Smallpox Found In City Two Cases Quarantined At Pest House
Two well developed smallpox cases among William Middleton and another man are at the city pesthouse. Four houses remain under strict quarantine as city health authorities act to prevent an epidemic. The afflicted men have moved about the city while authorities tighten safeguards.
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William Middleton
Middleton
Dixon
Dixons
Alvord St
Joshua Churchhill
Middletons
Dearborn St
Court House
Indiana Ave
William Dixon
Elmer
Pest House
Pennsylvania St
Avas
City Hospital
Fail Creek
Kischner
Board of Health
Thomas Gruelle
Gruelle
Board of Health Office
Supt
Poucher
Joe
T. A. Wagner
Dixon Home
James Harvey
Dixon House
Lurch Xock
Smallpox Quarantine Enforces Citywide Measures
The Spring Street and Elmer Dixon households, plus the Middleton home, are under strict quarantine for smallpox. Sanitary officers guard the sites as cases Middleton and Dixon are treated at the pesthouse, with disinfectants spread and local residents urged to stay indoors. An old ambulance and city staff, including Dr. Kischner and Thomas Gruelle, handle care and containment as authorities trace movements of affected individuals and potential contacts.
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Spring-st
Elmer Dixon
Alvord-st
Dearborn-st
Middleton
Dixon
Paul Jones disaster reports and search developments
A New Orleans dispatch notes a possible additional Paul Jones victim and an Indianapolis minister linked to the party, while authorities deny the tale. Seamen say the wreck likely occurred far from Bird Island as wreckage scattered widely. some salvage finds include four fancy pillows and cabin debris. Searches by the Doult and others extend across lagoons and bays, with hope fading that any survivors reached land. Naptha fire is blamed for the explosion, with expert remarks from L. D. Sampsell and coverage citing the Philadelphia Times on inland ship design versus open sea needs. Controller Johnson briefs Mayor Taggart’s family as the mayor remains in New Orleans, and Marion County democracy passes resolutions offering sympathy and prayers for his daughter’s loss.
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New Orleans
Paul Jones
Indianapolis
Miss Yocum
Controller Johnson
Seamien
Faul Jones
Bird Island
Zeta
Doult
Cubbitt's Gap
Paulstones
Liverpool
Naptha
Johnson
Taggart
Marion County
Thomas Taggart
Marion County Democracy
Tageart
J. Reinhard
Albert Sahm
George J. Dudiey
Sympathy for the Mayor Resolution Called by Mahoney
President Mahoney convenes a special council meeting Monday night to adopt a resolution of sympathy for Mayor Taggart. Some councilmen criticize the move as hasty arguing that next week would suffice for passage.
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Mahoney
Taggart
Stolen Fat Hat Suspect Arrested in Deake Coats Robbery
Harvey Rider was arrested by Detectives Asch and Dugan on Monday. He faces charges as a gang member in the Deake clothing store robbery at 1024 Virginia Ave about a week ago, wearing one of the stolen hats and admitting the crime.
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Harvey Rider
Asch and Dugan
Charles Deake
Virginia Ave
Lieut Marsh Visits Indianapolis Friend Before War Duty
Lieut Charles C Marsh private secretary to Admiral Sampson stayed with Philip B Mutchner at 1521 Broadway Indianapolis while visiting Indiana relatives. A native of Muncie he leaves Tuesday to resume duties after serving in New York during the Santiago battle.
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Charles C. Marsh
Admiral Sampson
Indianapolis
Philip B. Mutchner
Broadway
Indiana
Muncie
Lieut. Marsh
New York
Santiago
Annual Tug of Tongues at Plymouth church
Oratorical supremacy among state colleges will be decided Friday night at Plymouth church. Speakers include Wm. Hovey Stout State university F A Risner Franklin G C Levering Earlham Joseph Silas Miller Wabash C Herbert Bass Butler W A Oldfather Hanover and George E Farrar DePauw.
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Plymouth Church
Wm. Hovey Stout
State University
F. A. Risner
Franklin
G. C. Levering
Earlham
Joseph Silas Miller
Wabash
C. Herbert Bass
Butler
W. A. Oldfather
Hanover
George E. Farrar
DePauw
GROCERS IN ARMS OVER EXCLUSIVE AGENTS IN SENATE BILL
A busy legislative session features a pharmacy bill with Horner voting yes and debate over mileage cuts. House prayers reference Mayor Taggart's family, and a string of proposed bills aims at railroads, education funding, and public safety including penalties for trespass in fields and a two cent railroad fare petition.
Boom in Wall Street Sparks Possible Three to Four Year Prosperity
New York traders report a stock market boom with many issues at record highs and broad confidence that a general business upswing will last years. Analysts note Europe’s debt and a massive trade surplus fueling money inflows, while working people are seen as beneficiaries of consolidated interests and rising production.
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New York
Wall St
Guv. Flower
Europe
War department says no plan to muster out Indiana regiment
Washington Jan. The war department says there is no intention of mustering out the Indiana regiment. Part of the regiment is in Cuba and the rest is ready to sail.
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Indiana
Cuba
Miss Melxinley Sings at St Pauls Church Crowded
Miss Melxinley, niece of the president, assisted in Sunday services at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church. She sang two selections as the edifice was crowded with worshippers.
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Washington
Mabel Melxinley
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Evansville Dismissal After Acquittal in United States Court
Following Albert Wade's acquittal on Saturday night, the United States court dismissed the remaining cases against B. E. Rosencranz on Monday morning. Court officials have departed for Indianapolis, and no further cases are expected.
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ATL
Evansville
Ind
Postal Telegraph seeks injunction against New Telephone wire plan
The Postal Telegraph asks the superior court to prevent the New Telephone Company from stretching wires along the National road toward Terre Haute. It argues that Postal carries government messages and crossing wires could interfere with delivery.
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Postal Telegraph Company
Superior Court
Terre Haute
City Life Notes From Indianapolis Preview
Last week car movement totaled 27335, slightly above 1997 levels. Rev F E Dewhurst lectured on Robert Burns. Mrs Chas E Scoville died in Evansville. Indianapolis elk group plans a St Louis reunion discuss June events. Banquet for railroad men union local and oyster supper for relief fund announced. Frances C Branham J died at 309 E Walnut St. funeral from 2932 N Illinois St. Socialist and single tax factions debated at Mansur hall with no decision.
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Chas. E. Scoville
W. N. Wishard
Evansville
Indianapolis
Shover
Mansur Hall
Wm. B. Castenhoz
Philip Rappaport
Charles Kraus
J. H. Springer
John White
Criticism of County Investigators Over Divorce Dockets
Critics say county investigators three weeks into work have found nothing. They focused on clerk docket costs, despite orders allowing divorce cases to be omitted. A Republican quips about job security at $40 weekly, while others argue an assistant bookkeeper could handle the task for far less.
For s Good 10c Smoke Iry a Pro Bone Cigar
The fragment mentions a tobacco and cigar listing with the Weed and Dustless Oats branding, but detail is sparse. Readers see a trade line listing a horse-jane and oats alongside tobacco items. Limited coherence prevents a fuller event or person identification.
Fainting and Spells Noted in Pert Report
Fragmentary notes describe fainting spells and traces of unsettling behavior. The text mentions attention from attenders and unclear references to heart events, with archaic phrasing suggesting a historical or religious context. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Death and resistance in the Philippines noted by Gen Corbin
Washington dispatch quotes Gen Corbin linking delayed peace ratification to deaths of American soldiers in the Philippines and to resistance by Aguinaldo forces. Otis reports hospitals in Nagasaki and Corregidor successes, with movement toward mountains for recuperation. Agoncillo's delegation arrives in Washington to form a Philippine junta and press credentials for Jose Lazaro Luna and Capt. Burgeos as the Filipino cause gains support.
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Philippines
Otis
Aguinald
Corbin
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Nagasaki
Senad
Zealandia
San Francisco
Gen. Otis
Senate
Gen
Agonciile
America
Jose Lazaro
Juan Luna
Marti Burgeos
Burgeos
Aguinaldo
Philippine Republic
Tangle over electric road franchises in Hancock county
Hancock county commissioners faced a clash between two rival electric road proposals to Greenfield. The Indianapolis Greenfield & Eastern Indiana rapid transit company seeks six miles in Irvington, claiming unlimited capital and readiness to build. Two Hancock firms reportedly merged, headed by Nathan Morris, but a final franchise decision was deferred as attorneys warned an agreement between rivals may be impossible.
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Greenfield Company
Indianapolis, Greenfield & Eastern Indiana Rapid Transit Company
Banenck County
Irvington
Hancock County
Indianapolis
Nathan Morris
Atv
Morris
Benford
Valuable Letters and Temporary Injunction Filed
The Agricultural Epito mist publishers seek a temporary injunction against Postmaster Hess to stop delivering mail addressed to S H Pile to Shelton H Pile. Pile, once an employee, left the company and refuses to let the firm receive letters containing money and farmers names. A disinterested person is asked to open the letters to identify private contents.
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Agricultural Epitomist
Hess
S. H. Pile
Shelton H. Pile
Pile
Great Frigid Pole Expedition Plans Reported
King Humbert discussed the Arctic expedition of his nephew the duke of Abruzzo sailing from Copenhagen in months. Nansen proposed commanding the vessel. the duke refused despite warned dangers. After Franz Josef land experiments the party will push north for the pole with 150 dogs for sledge work. Mistake, says Mr Harvey. ED. THE SUN correspondence requests correction about arrest of Charles Wiley and niece.
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Kan
Humbert
Duke of
Abruzzo
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Nansen
Franz Josef Land
Pole
Mr. Harvey
the Sun
Charles Wiley
Harvey
Ind
Street car deals loom in Citizens' company bid
Reports from Philadelphia and Indianapolis indicate ongoing street car negotiations. Denials from John P. Frenzel and John B. Cockrum contrast with rising Citizens' company stock and chatter that Broad Ripple may be acquired for around 175000 dollars, with McDonald estate holdings central to the deal. James R. Henry travels to Chicago without disclosing details.
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John P. Frenzel
John B. Cockrum
Mr. Cockrum
Chicago
Laporte
Citizens’ Company
Philadelphia
McDonald
Allen County
James R. Henry
Broad Ripple Company
Open Court Martial for Gen Bazaz Beginnings Reported
Gen Merritt the Eagan court martial president and members plan to arrive in Washington to set trial steps Col Davis as judge advocate will organize the case The court will sit at the Ebbitt house begin hearings Thursday Open sessions are expected and arrangements are made for newspaper coverage.
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Bazaz
Leedings
Washington
Merritt
Eagan
Col
Davis
Trial Army
Ebbitt House
Finger torn off by bicycle sprocket in court case
John McBride sues Herman Weinberger for $1,000 in superior court alleging an accident two years ago while cleaning a bicycle. McBride had the machine upended on saddle and handlebars when Weinberger, in playful manner, gave the rear wheel a quick turn, catching McBride's finger in the sprocket and severing it. The suit seeks damages.
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John McBride
Herman Weinberger
McBride
Weinberger
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Three-Hour Window
Forecast for Indianapolis calls for cooler conditions with showers. Overnight flurries possible Monday night. Tuesday expected to be warmer. Temperature readings show 0 at 7 am and 50 at noon. Central Christian chapels referenced.
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Indianapolis
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