Professor Elisha Gray Dies Suddenly Inventor of the Telephone
Newtonville, Jan. 2. Professor Elisha Gray, born near Barnesville Ohio in 1835, died of heart trouble after collapsing on Walnut Street. A pioneer of electrical devices, Gray helped develop the self adjusting telegraph relay and other innovations including the telephone, telegraph repeater, and typewriting telegraph. He died at the home of Mrs. Kyle after being taken there from the sidewalk.
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Kyle
Prof. Gray
Barnesville
Oberlin College
Gray
Cleveland
Boston
Mayor Fleischmann Refuses Comment On Saengerfest Fight
Cincinnati January 21 Mayor Fleischmann declined to discuss the Saengerfest fight. He said he would meet with the promoters Monday or Tuesday and would stand firm to issue the permit two days before the Jeffries Ruhlin contest.
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Cincinnati
Fleischmann
Chicago swindler jailed after bogus check attempt
H F Allen alias W O Perry, a railway man, lawyer and politician, is jailed for trying to swindle Tremont house clerk with a bogus Texas bank check. He is said to have duped Mayor Harrison out of a neat sum.
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Chicago
H. F. Allen
W. O. Perry
Tremont House
Harrison
Three Juveniles Arrested in Junk Shop Theft Attempt
Wilker Newburg age 12 John Gorman age 13 and Stewart Donnelly age 1 were arrested Sunday for stealing old hardware from Louis Hyman's junk shop at 816 W Washington St. Police chased the burglars as they used a bag of metal. The trio resisted authorities during transport to the station. In Milwaukee a Central repair train crashed through a burned bridge near Fond du Lac injuring crew members including Engineer McKenna and Fireman Kath with Kath possibly dying.
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Wilker Newburg
Blake St
John Gorman
California+st
Stewart Donnelly
Ohio St
Louis Hyman
Washington St
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Fond du Lac
Morday
McKenna
Kath
Tuttle
Brown
Dixon
Adaline Thornberry awarded $500 damages in Indianapolis suit
A superior court jury ruled Adaline Thornberry earns $500 from an Indianapolis rubber company. She claimed poisonous fumes from a solution she was required to use in the factory damaged her health.
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Adaline Thornberry
Indianapolis Rubber Company
Building Valuations and Activity in Indianapolis 1900
Inspector Bedell reports for Indianapolis in 1900 that new building valuation reached 2,256,215.75 dollars, with 2,288 licenses issued and 2,223 inspections conducted. Fourteen factories were built and 63 houses torn down, reflecting urban development and enforcement activity.
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Bedell
Indianapolis
Boers Attack Helvetia Repulsed in Transvaal
London dispatch reports that Lord Kitchener said Boer forces attacked Helvetia in the eastern Transvaal and were repulsed at long range, indicating a failed assault and ongoing skirmishes in the region.
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London
Lorih Kitchener
Helivetia
Transvaal
Robert's Park Epworth league to hold two socials
City items note the Robert's Park Epworth league will host two socials in church parlors on Tuesday night. Other notices include real estate transfer, a judgment, a purse snatching arrest, a mayoral message, and a ladies group moving into a church building.
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Robert's Park Epworth League
To Cure the Grip in Two Days
Claimant markets a remedy promising two day cure for grip with Laxative Bromo Quinine stated as removing the cause and restoring health.
Poison mystery ties lovers’ deaths in Harlem hotel
New York report says Clarence N. Davis of Troy found beside dead fiancée Maggie Travis 19 in Thegbold's hotel Harlem. Davis and the girl reportedly ingested poison. police suspect Davis planned immorality and killed her then self poisoned. Davis used alias A L Smith and wife.
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Clarence N. Davis
Troy
Thegbold's
Harlem
Maggie Travis
St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Home
Davis
A. L. Smith
N. Y
Smith
Phir
Boston Postmaster Suspect Confesses Theft in Cuba
John Sheridan, money order clerk of the Havana post office, was arrested for stealing 1300 dollars. He came from Boston and once served as Matanzas postmaster. He claims to refund the stolen sum. An investment of 1500 dollars in Boston stocks drew initial suspicion.
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Havana
John Sheridan
Boston
Matanzas
Brutal Prize Fight Rumor Reported Near Reisner Mor-Tissis
Police investigate an alleged bare knuckles prize fight during roll-call at Reisner and Mor-Tissis. Witnesses describe two fighters knocked out and a bystander offering to fight the victor. no official report was filed and residents deny knowledge. A druggist recalls a girl alerting him to the scene and a young man needing arnica for an eye injury.
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Reisner
Mor- Tissis
Oficer Crabb
F. A. Hall
Morris St
Archbishop Ireland cardinalate report denied
Dispatches from St. Paul claim Archbishop Ireland was officially notified of his elevation to the cardinalate are contradicted by the prelate's secretary who says the report is false.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Chicago Chinatown figure files bankruptcy petition
Sam May, a prominent Chicago Chinatown leader described as mayor and general officer, filed for bankruptcy on Monday. The petition lists total liabilities of 13 007 dollars and assets of 135 dollars.
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Chicago
Sam May
Chinatown
McKinley Receives Visitors In First Office Call In Weeks
President McKinley spent two hours in the White House office on Monday morning receiving senators and representatives who came to offer congratulations after a two week interval.
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Washington
McKinley
Army eyes dogs as scouts in the Philippines
Captain Matthew F. Steele of the Sixth Cavalry now major of the Thirteenth Infantry in the Philippines urges adopting dogs as scouts for U S forces in the islands noting their tracking ability and usefulness in jungle terrain.
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Washington
Matthew F. Steele
Sixth Cavalry
Thirteenth Infantry
Philippines
United States Army
Islands
Judge grants double pay to juries for overnight work
In Higgins case Judge Alford ruled juries keeping to be paid double. He said Banks juror will receive the same, noting overnight confinement in court, and warned the practice could cost counties if extended to all courts and especially the superior courts.
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Alford
Superior Courts
Senate Divines Prays for Queen Victoria in Washington
Washington January 21 The senate session opened with a prayer by the blind chaplain urging Queen Victoria's recovery. He praised her piety virtue and life, calling her a great sovereign for impartial justice. Pettus introduced a national conservatory bill. Loud reported the post office appropriation bill. House reserved Monday for District of Columbia business. Army reorganization bill to be reported with Senate amendments likely to be disagreed to and a conference requested.
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Senate
Queen Victoria
Pettus
United States
Loud
Post Office
House
District of Columbia
House Committee On Military Affairs
Raiders Carry the Day in State Legislature
Lax TOT Layman reintroduced a measure on adulteration of linseed and flaxseed oils. Wood pushed a bill to widen city court jurisdiction with fines up to 500 and county jails for culprits. Creger proposed a constitutional resolution “the constitution follows the flag” to become a Wednesday special order, sent to federal relations. Reagan offered free peddlers licenses for blind persons.
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Lax
Fortune
Wood
Creger
Rush County
Democrat
Committee On Federal Relations
Senate
Reagan
Marion County
Leading minority figure advocates to prevent gerrymandering
A prominent member of the minority group calls for reforms to prevent gerrymandering, highlighting the need for fair districting and political balance. He remains a central voice in the ongoing debate over electoral boundaries.
Free Exchange of Coins Proposal Heard in Congress
Chas A Conant of the Indianapolis monetary convention told the House committee on coinage weights and measures that interchanging standard coins at the treasury would make the gold standard unassailable. He urged free exchange of all standard coins issued by the United States to put the $5 090 000 in circulation on equal footing with gold.
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Washington, Jan
Chas. A. Cornent
Indianapolis
House Committee On
Conant
United States
Saloonist Leads Chicago Morality Crusade At YMCA
Frank Hall a saloon keeper whose license was revoked met with YMCA leaders to outline a plan for anti vice reform A 15 member committee will draft resolutions to push midnight closing Sunday liquor bans and stricter law interpretation Hall's wife started a league pledging funds toward a $5000 goal with Dr P S Henson to manage the effort
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Chicago
Frank Hall
Hall
P. S. Henson
Wages Boosted for Union Traction Workers in Indiana
In Anderson Indiana on January 21 two hundred mintormen and conductors on the Union traction company lines were notified of a wage increase and shorter working days. The new schedule pays 17 cents extra per hour on all local systems and lines radiating from Anderson to Indianapolis Marion Elwood and Muncie.
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Dred
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Indianapolis
Marion
Elwood
Muncie
Joseph Smith described as very ill in Martinsville
Joseph Smith of the Board of Works in Martinsville is reported seriously ill and confined to his bed. Doctors say his condition is painful but not dangerous.
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Joseph Smith
Board of Works
Martinsville
Boers Near the Sea Reported at Cape Town
CAPE TOWN Jan 21 A small band of Boer invaders is reported to be within sight of the sea near the coast, signaling a potential advance toward the shore.
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Cape Town
Notable Uproar and Incidents Across Several Cities
Sarah Bernhardt visits Chicago while schooner Allen runs aground near West Dennis Massachusetts. The National Retail Grocers Association meets in Detroit as the Marine Benevolent Association convenes in Cleveland. Japan plans a 22 million yen military tax for China. Blanche Atherton, 17, elopes with James Horton, sparking gossip in Nashville Illinois. A revolver discharge kills Martin Wright in Utah. John Wiser drowns crossing Niagara River. John Marsh survives. In Sandoval Illinois two men flog two Black residents Sunday. Several southern towns refuse Black residents.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Chicago
Schooner Allen
West Denis
Mass
National Retail Grocers’ Association
Detroit
Toneka
Kas
Marine Benevolent Association
Cleveland
Japan
China
Blanche Atherton
Nashville
Ill
James Horton
Martin Wright
Bt. George
Utah
John Wiser
John Marsh
Niagara River
Falls
Wiser
Marsh
Senate records corrected over spelling of Johnson name
Discovery on Monday reveals senate roll calls and journals contain a spelling error. The clerk has long used Johnson of Montgomery and Johnson of Jay. the correct form is Johnston. Henceforth the name should be Johnson and Johnston.
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Senate
Johnson
Montgomers
Jay
Montgomery
Johnston
Primary Election Bill Set as Special Order for Jan 29
The primary election reform bill is designated a special order for January 29 after favorable reports from the elections committee and printing. Marshall urged a next Monday special order, Whitcomb of Marion proposed replacing Monday with Tuesday to avoid absences. The measure targets urban districts and is not expected to provoke strong opposition.
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Elections Committee
Marshall
Whitcomb
Marion
Poking Up Committees In Evening Session
House committees met Monday afternoon with more sessions planned for Monday night Speaker Artman hoped second readings would occur soon The judiciary committee Bonham reported a bill to require prosecutors and deputies to administer oaths was postponed A Barker measure was recommended for passage Roberts Jefferson estate settlement law favored Marshall Fountain prosecutor fees moved to the fees and salaries committee
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Artman
Judiciary Committee
Bonham
Owen
Barker
Roberts
Jefferson
Marshall
Fountain
Voting machine set up in senate lobby with attendant
A voting machine has been installed in a senate lobby with an attendant on duty at all times to explain the machine’s workings to voters and ensure smooth operation.
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Senate
Absentees Due To Illness And Busy Schedule
Several representatives asked for leaves of absence on Monday due to pressing business or illness. Representative Statesman was among the absentees because of illness.
Desperado Kuhns allegedly jailed in Plymouth interview
Representative Clay Metzier of Marshall County met Sunday with Marvin Kuhns the desperado jailed in Plymouth. Kuhns denied his identity but praised the jail soup, claiming it matched his grandmother's cooking.
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Clay Metzier
Marshall County
Plymouth
Marvin i Kuhns
Kuhns
Representatives Cruson Proposes Constitutional Amendment
Representative Cruson of Scott and Jennings counties plans to introduce a constitutional amendment he believes will address the issue under study. He outlined the proposal during yesterday’s session, citing potential impacts and the need for legislative action.
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Cruson
Scott and
Jennings
Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards
Interstate Stock Yards on January 21 shows light cattle receipts with no Monday ship ments and varied bids for steers, heifers, cows, calves, and bulls. Sheep receipts are nominal with quotes for lambs and ewes while stockers and feeders trade per hundred pounds and hogs show moderate bids.
Market Reports Union Stock Yards Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Union Stock Yards reports light Monday receipts with prices for cattle hogs and sheep. Good to prime steers range around 4 40 to 4 60 per 100 pounds while mixed lots and feeding cattle show 3 10 to 4 25. Hogs quoted at 5 25 to 5 40 per 100 pounds with various weights and conditions. Lambs and sheep listed 4 75 to 6 25 for good lambs and 2 50 to 3 00 for stockers and feeding sheep. cattle and hog totals shown with several weight classes and grade notes.
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Interstate
BNA Upwata
Iveevens
SECIS
Seccienee
Seeevs Ei Ieee Conven
Chicago market prices and poultry fruits
The report lists May grain futures and meat prices in Chicago with figures for corn oats and provisions. Dressed poultry items include turkeys chickens capons ducks and foie gras with stated per dozen or per pound prices alongside butter cheese and eggs market quotes.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Limburger
Big Unloading Sale of Muslin Underwear at H Block Co
Local advertises a large unloading sale of muslin underwear at H Block Co. Items include night gowns in various muslin and cambric, umbrella skirts, underskirts, drawers, corset covers, ladies garments with embroidery and torchon lace, all offered at heavily reduced prices with many styles and multiple quality levels.
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PTR
H. Block Co
the. Wig. H. Block Co
Masonville
S.escse
Seeee
Sda
Cael
Sale Notice for Black Taffeta Silks 20 to 36 Inches Wide
Black taffeta silks offered in widths from 20 to 36 inches. Several quality grades listed with prices ranging from 0.00 to 2.00 and higher. Items described as 10c to 91.25 quality with multiple price points.
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Ethbia
City Grain Market Report Shows Mixed Prices and Stable Hay
Wheat and corn prices move within narrow ranges with No. 2 red wheat at 71 78 cents and No. 1 white corn around 38 13 cents. Oats and hay hold steady with No. 1 timothy at about 12 to 13 dollars per ton while inspections tally four to thirty four cars across wheat corn and hay.
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Hay
Prairie
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