Board of Works Faces Electrolysis and Transit Disputes
The Board of Works reviews protests from gas and water firms over electrolysis damages and interurban contracts. A five cent fare dispute involves Greenwood cars and school riders. Street grading Shelby street is ordered. New York street grade fixed. fire protection concerns rise as several local blocks face deterioration. Wires through North Side tied to Parry franchise. Fall Creek bridge project eyed. residents urge action on paving and pesthouse controversy looms.
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Board of Works
Davis
Water Company
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Harry Wright
Greenwood
Shelby and
Bradbury Srs
Greenwood Company
Shelby St
Pleasant Run
New York St
New York Investment Company
Fleece Charged With Forgery Before Judge Daly
Edgar Fleece arrested Saturday by Detectives Gerber and Fort on forgery charges appeared Monday morning before Judge Daly, waived examination, and awaits grand jury action. Accused of passing a forged check on the Indiana National Bank with Joseph Sellars as indorser, which detectives say Sellars did not indorse. The check bore the name of B. E. Davis of North Salem.
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Edgar Fleece
Gerber
Fort
Daly
Indiana, National Bank
Joseph Sellars
Sellars
B. E
Davis
North
Salem
Militia Funding Push at Interstate National Guard Meeting
Delegates from Illinois travel to Indianapolis for the Interstate national guard gathering to press Congress for increased federal aid. Talks cite boosting equipment funding from 400000 to 2300000 yearly with Krag rifles as a goal, while Gov Mount hosts a reception with state officials and guards members.
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Southern National Guard Association
Southern Association
Inter- State Association
St. Louis
Southern
United States
Congress
Adjt
Gore
Indiana
The
National Guards
Board of Trade and Commercial Club
Kendal Stars at Bates in Busy Three Night Run
The Kendals from England open a three night engagement at English's opera house starting Monday. A small hotel messenger reports Mrs. Kendal is too busy to be seen and regrets she cannot meet patrons. The note hints at past American remarks by the Kendals and jokes about Indianapolis money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Goes to Washington on Gen Lawton’s Body Route
Gov Mourtt sent a telegram to the secretary of war seeking decision on the route for Gen Lawton’s remains to Washington and whether Indianapolis was favored for the burial procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen. Lawton
Gov. Mourtt
Secretary of War
Indianapolis
The Cow and the Bed Quilt Incident
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 22 a cow named Abraham Cortlevon ate a bed quilt hung on a clothes line. The animal broke into the yard and devoured the entire quilt, dying about half an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Abraham Cortlevon
Indiana Governor Receives Mining Congress Delegation Request
Gov. Mount has received a letter from T. J. Sullivan secretary of the Mining Congress that meets in Milwaukee June 19 to 23 thanking him for his interest and asking him to name Indiana delegates. Mount referred the matter to the president of the miners federation.
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Gov. Mount
T. J. Sullivan
Milwaukee
Mining Congress
Indiana
Miners’ Federation
Ladies' Shoes Bargain At Stout's Massachusetts Ave
A clipped advertisement announces ladies' shoes on sale at Stout's 318 Massachusetts Avenue this week. Each purchaser receives a free car ticket with their purchase. The notice appears in The Bun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout's
Massachusetts-ave
Small-pox Reported Across Several Indiana Counties
Clay City faces confirmed small-pox with new cases while Owen, Washington, Miami, Putnam, and Jackson counties report suspected or spreading infections. Health officers, including Dr. Hurty and Dr. Brayton, organize quarantines, vaccination drives, and official action as regional outbreaks prompt expert consultation and public alarm.
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Clay City
Hurry
Brayton
State Board of Health
Modisett
Hurty
Owen County
Cox
Owen
Washington County
Mayfield
Cummings
Jackson County
Brownstown
County Board of Health
Ine
Miami County
State Board
A. W. Brayton
Putnam County
Ferguson
Greencastle
Butler
DeKalb County
Ridgeville
Randolph County
Richmond
Special master Butler hears Vandalia railroad case
In the state versus Vandalia railroad over school fund money, Special master Noble C. Butler sat in the federal grand jury room Monday morning to hear evidence and argument. He noted a back crick after sitting long, while ex-Attorney-general Ketcham and Lawrence Maxwell spoke. Butler will likely deliberate for weeks before reporting to Judge Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble C. Butler
Vandalia Railroad
Federal Grand Jury Room
Ketcham
Prayer Meeting Advice by Rev Oren Orahood
Rev Oren Orahood of Olive Branch Christian Church urged better prayer meetings at a Christian ministers gathering. He criticized repetitive tunes talks and phrases and urged broad participation. He recommended a well lit heated and ventilated room sized to fit the crowd.
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Oren Orahood
Olive Branch Christian Church
Christian Ministers
Santry McGovern Bout Looms For Featherweight Title
Chicago boxing fans await the February 1 Tattersall's clash between Eddie Santry and Terry McGovern. The bout is expected to decide the featherweight championship with McGovern seen as the favorite due to his rapid knockouts and impressive ring record.
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Chicago
Eddie Santry
Terry McGovern
Tattersall’s
McGovern
Santry
Lester Named Postmaster at Lesterville Ind
Washington January 22 J W Lester was appointed postmaster at Lesterville Indiana on Monday to fill a fourth class position in the rural mail service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Washington
J. W. Lester
Lesterville
Ind
He Has Two Hearts Claim Met by Doctors Curiosity
Frank Johnson, a colored man from Philadelphia, claims to possess two hearts. Doctors at Hahnemann College examined him and found no diaphragma or pericardial sac, yet noted a movable lump in his groin that can pulsate like a heart. They require further study to identify the lump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Johnson
Hahnemann College
Johnson
Attempt to Expand Presidential Powers At Mine Union Meeting
The miners meeting discussed constitutional changes including empowering the president to remove officers and appoint new ones with board consent. Delegates debated representation rules, dues reinstatement, and officer salaries, with votes adopting several amendments and rejecting others amid tense debate.
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National Organization
National Executive Board
Brounis
Mitchell
Roberts
Indiana
Vnions
Evans
Mine Workrs’ Journal
Scott
Miners Election Narrows Vice Presidential Race
In the miners election no vice president was chosen on the first ballot. W D Van Jorn of Indiana finished third and is eliminated. Remaining contenders are John P Reese and T E Lewis. Board members elected include Fred Dilcher Nelsonville C Benjamin James Jeansville Pa James Burton Sparta Ill Henry Stephenson East Bank W Va W R Fairley Pratt City Ala G W Purcell Terre Haute Edw McKay Buena Vista Pa. Ditcher received the largest vote ever for a board member.
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W. D. van Jorn
Indiana
John.p. Reese
T. E. Lewis
Fred Dilcher
Nelsonville
Benjamin James
Jeansville
James Burton
Sparta
Ill
Henry Stephenson
East Bank
W. Va
W. R. Fairley
Pratt City
Ala
G. W. Purcell
Terre Haute
Ind
Edw. McKay
Buena Vista
Ditcher
Battle at Taal Defeats Insurgents in Manila Area
Maj. Johnson with two companies of the Forty sixth regiment and Maj. Muir with three companies of the Thirty eighth defeated eighty insurgents at Taal. They captured three cannon and many arms. American losses were two men wounded. Gunboat Marietta assisted the troops.
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Manila
Johnson
Regi
Panies
Taal
The Sun Liners Promise Big Week Of News
During the past week the Sun published about 1 800 liners matching only one other paper in the city. The liners covered matters of broad interest and suggest a great variety for the present week. Readers with any wants should read the Sun liners as they pay.
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the Sun
SUN
Little Phil Smith Burned In Sunday Morning Accident
Four year old Phil Smith of 1405 St Paul street suffered severe burns while his mother was away from him dressing for Sunday school. He was found at the door ablaze after playing with matches, with burns on the neck face and hands and his long curls singed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Phil
George Smith
St. Paul St
Phil
Five Drawings of New Federal Building Presented
U S marshal Kercheval received five drawings showing the perspective of the planned federal building designed by supervising architect James K Taylor. Drawings were sent to the Columbia Marion Commercial clubs and the Board of Trade with one kept for framing in his office for public comments. A consensus of opinion will be sent to Washington within a week or ten days. The supervising architect noted competitive designs may delay work by several months.
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U.S
Kercheval
Federal Building
James K. Taylor
Columbia Club
Marion Club
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Washington
Fortville Plans Comprehensive Drainage System
The town adopts Dr. Hurty’s guidance and hires an expert engineer to create a drainage plan. Damp houses cellars and wet streets have troubled Fortville as health officer Dr. A A Stuart pushes for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortville
Hurty
A. A. Stuart
Olga Nethersole Detained by Cold Delays Sappho Opener
New York January 22 Olga Nethersole who was to open at Wallack's theater Monday night as Franny Le Grand in Sappho is detained in Washington by a severe cold. Her physician says she will likely be able to play Tuesday evening.
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Interstate National Guard
Illinois
Col. Breyer
Association
House of Representatives
Commercial Club
Club
Board of Trade
New York
Olga Nethersole
Wallack
Franny le Grand
Sappho
Washington
Founders Day events at Butler College on Feb 7
Butler college announces Founders Day with chapel at 10 and a lecture by Dr. W D MacClintock from Chicago University. Afternoon play The first time acted by Ann Butler John Atherton Carl Locp Miss Ethel Roberts and Miss Mary Griggs. Evening banquet at Bates. Phi Delta Phi party and basketball game with Y M C A lineup Emmett Huggins John Cunningham Carl McGaughey Ovid Butler Pierre Van Sickle E P Wise Charles Dyes Earl Dobson.
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Butler College
W. D. MacClintock
Chicago University
Ann Butler
John Atherton
Carl Locp
Ethel Roberts
Mary Griggs
Ovid Butler
Pierre van Sickle
E. P. Wise
Charles Dyes
Earl Dobson
First Baptist Evangelical Services With Rev Myers in Chicago
Rev Johnstor Myers of Immanuel Baptist Church Chicago assists at First Baptist Church in gospel outreach. He preaches The Holy Spirit Monday and Hindering the Gospel Tuesday at 3 30 and 7 30 p m with nightly services continuing through Wednesday. A boys and girls service is set for 4 15 Wednesday afternoon. Meals are advertised at Grand Hotel cafe three cents.
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Johnstor Myers
Immanuel Baptist Church
Chicago
First Baptist Church
Pat
Myers
Pond
Buller reports advances as Ladysmith relief fight continues
Crowds gather at the war office in London awaiting Gen. Buller's fresh advices on the Ladysmith relief campaign. Warren's operations on the Boer right face delays, while Buller asserts efforts to relieve pressure and probe enemy strength. Buller and Warren face difficult terrain and stubborn resistance with British losses mounting.
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London
War Office
Buller
Ladysmith
Warren
Hart
Clery
Spearman
Warren's Men Riddled in Boer Fire at Spearman's Camp
London dispatch reports Warren's forces on Sunday made little progress against Boers hidden behind boulders on a ridge. Capt Henley of the Dublin Fusiliers fatally wounded. Casualties include Maj Childe killed, Capt Phillips and Maj Shore wounded, 13 and 21 died from wounds and disease, with 7 missing.
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Gard
London
Spearman
Warren
Henley
Dublin Fusiliers
Buller
War Office
Childe
South African Horse
Phillips
Maj. Shore
Engineer Patch who saved Sherman’s staff dies
Wm Wallace Patch, famed for saving General Sherman and his staff from capture by Confederate forces, died in Galesburg Illinois. While running a Memphis bound train, Patch halted the engine under threat, forced the Confederate sympathizer to drive on, and kept Sherman’s party safe from an ambush near Corinth.
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Galesburg
Wm. Wallace Patch
Gen. Sherman
Confederattes
Patch
Memphis
Corinth
Thizer
Hasia
Mrs Luetgert Alive Rumors In Summit County
Akron Ohio January 22 Sheriff Kelley denies telephone report from Chicago about a possible Luetgert sighting in Summit county He hints developments may come in a day or two Two men including a German visited him last week seeking Luetger information and he suspects they are on the right track A prior 2 year old rumor claimed she lived in Summit county
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Akron
Kelley
Chicago
Luetgert
Summit County
Luetgers
High Lonesome Night Ends With Robbery and Arrests
Henry Goldstein spent $9.05 on a hack to Brighton Beach where he and Jessie Thurber and F A Pierce were robbed of $85 and a gold watch. Mrs Thurber accuses William Preston. Preston and Thurber are jailed for grand larceny and highway robbery. Joseph Wambaugh owned the watch and claims he bought it from Pierce for $1. Cases continued to Jan 23.
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Henry Goldstein
Henry
Jessie Thurber
E. Washington Jr
F. A. Pierce
Brighton Beach
Goldstein
Hackman
Family Tragedy in North Orangeburg County
In North Orangeburg County R A Jeffcoat recently separated from his wife after deeded farm to her. His sons William and Ernest sided with him while James stayed with the mother. James shot the employer, William blocked him, and the father then shot James, then mortally wounded Ernest with a shotgun blast to the stomach.
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Columbia
8. C
Orangeburg County
R. A
Jeffcoat
William
Ernest
James
Two Men Rescued From Sewer Collapse in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on a Sunday sewer cave event, John Eckhart and John Mitchell were pulled from entombment alive. Night foreman Wm Paully is believed trapped and dead, with John Beajes buried beyond the cave and several others unheard from, hindering communication.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John Eckhart
John Mitchell
Wm. Paully
John Beajes
Ee Ghar
Inocah
Senator Allen to demand records on deposits in National City Bank
A Washington special reports Senator Allen of Nebraska will introduce a senate resolution seeking full information from Secretary Gage about government deposits in National City Bank. He will ask what reply was given to Hepburn, details of a Philadelphia meeting with Stillman and Morgan, and records of treasury messages with the bank and Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Allen
Nebraska
Senate
Gage
Hepburn
Stillman and Moergan
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
National City Bank
Standard Oil Company
Weather bulletin notes cold spell with thaw expected
Fragments show an 8 p.m. January 28 weather notice predicting heavy cold Monday night and Tuesday with temperatures at night around mid twenties and at noon near forty four degrees.
Pulpit Language Urges Clear Speech in Sermons
Rev Scott Hyde of Irvington church urged Methodist ministers to use correct language and study literature. He argued that plain straightforward English strengthens preaching and that poor language undermines a preacher’s effectiveness.
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Scott Hyde
Irvington
Silk Worm Loses Its Job in Paris Invention
Paris dispatch reports silk manufacturers adopting an artificial silk cocoon designed by mine Farkase. The created fabric is claimed indistinguishable from real silk and threatens the traditional silk output. A cautionary note mentions neglected colors and a reference to Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup among misprinted lines.
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Paris
Irons
Mine Farkase
Farkass
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Indianapolis Gas Company
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Clark
D. M. Parry
Canal
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Jenney Electric Motor Company
W. W. Spencer
Senate Ave
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United Mine Workers
Brazil
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Pearce
Chris Ivans
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Little Phil Smith
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Sherman
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Ohio
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