Edward VII Takes Throne As Queen Victoria Dies
London reports the privy council ceremony confirming King Edward VII succeeded Queen Victoria. Crowds watch as mourning rules public life, with Parliament to assemble at 4 pm for allegiance. Markets close amid nationwide sorrow.
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The King's Speech Declares Title Change at St James
The king spoke before his council at St James on Wednesday extemporaneously. He announced a decision to assume the title of award VII in line with his mother's wishes and expressed a resolve to honor Prince Albert's name while pursuing a worthy reign.
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King Edward VII Leaves Osborne for London in Queen's Death
King Edward VII and the prince of Wales accompanied by other nobles depart Osborne for London at 9:50 a.m. The queen's body lies in state in the room of death with watchers. Embalming completed. funeral plan undecided. Australia cruiser fires a salute for each year of the queen's life at noon.
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Edward VII
Prince of Wales
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Earl of Clarendon
Osborne House
London
St. Paul's Catedral
Australia
King Arrives at Victoria Station for St James Visit
The king reached Victoria station at 1 35 p m and was driven straight to St James Palace in London officials said.
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Victoria Station
St. James Palace
Papers Confiscated for Anti British Content in Vienna
The official censor confiscated several anti British papers printed articles reviling Queen Victoria.
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Vienna
Queen Victoria
Chicago Man Declares Return of Allegiance to King Edward
Chicago on January 23 reports Robert Dawson as the first man in the city to declare his intention to renounce allegiance to King Edward VII of England, marking a notable political shift.
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England
Chicago
Robert Dawson
Memorial Service Prayers Change for Royal Family
At St Pauls memorial service on Wednesday the form of prayer was altered to include for our sovereign lord the king for the queen consort the duke and duchess York and all the royal family.
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London
St. Paul's
Duke
York
King’s condolence reply signs as Albert Edward
London officials report that in replying to the Mikado’s message of condolence the king mistakenly signed himself Albert Edward, prince of Wales. The lapse was noted as a forgetful signing in the record of the exchange dated January 23.
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London
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales
Queen's funeral plans withheld as Osborne stay possibly ten days
London dispatch reports no official funeral arrangements yet announced. Unofficial guidance suggests the queen's body may lie at Osborne for ten days or a fortnight before final plans are released.
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London
Osborne
Return of King Edward Chanted in London Streets
King Edward returned from St James to Marlborough House after taking the oath to a cheering crowd. Shouts of God save the king echoed as he entered the residence.
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Edward
St. James
Marlborough House
God Save the King
Wulschner's Adds New $23 Piano for 16
Local shop Wulschner's advertises a new piano priced at 23 dollars for buyers seeking budget music gear. The listing targets cost-conscious customers and notes available stock.
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Wulschner
Pope conducts funeral mass for Queen Victoria
The pope celebrated a funeral mass Wednesday for Queen Victoria after learning of her death on Tuesday. He reportedly fell to his knees and prayed upon being informed.
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Rome
Queen Victoria
Mayor Van Wyck Declines to Lower Flags for Queen Victoria
New York reports state that Mayor Van Wyck refused to lower flags after Queen Victoria's death. Citizens and many buildings observed half mast, while city hall and other city buildings kept flags at full mast. The mayor’s stance prompted adverse comment as officials and residents debated proper tributes.
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United States
van Wyck
Flags at town buildings stay raised until official orders
The post office flag floated at the mast top on Tuesday as U S marshal Kercheval, custodian, said it will remain until the war department directs otherwise. Arsenal authorities echoed the stance. The county courthouse flag staff had no flag, only weather emblems fluttering at the top.
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Nervy witness Chauncey I. Bunn faces grand jury
After two weeks in county jail Chauncey I. Bunn stayed in the witness chair with a tense smile as Prosecutor Collins questioned his nicknames Bunn Lamb and Carter. He struggled to explain his route to Canandaigua New York claiming a memory lapse on the lake shore line and Big Four routes. The case proceeded to the grand jury.
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General McGinnis Commission Arrives for Four-Year Post
The commission of Gen. McGinnis, post master, arrived on Wednesday to begin a four year term.
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Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted in House Safety Phrase
A light historical line states it is unsafe to be without Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil at home as accidents can happen any moment, reflecting period consumer hype.
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Dr. Thomas
Dustress Data Best Photos or Buttons at Bennett's
Fragmentary ad notes a sale or display at Bennett's located at 35 E Washington St featuring horse related items like photos or buttons. Reads as a brief catalog tease with unclear details and no clear date or price.
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Washington-st
Senate wrangles and bills pass amid Indiana actions
Indiana Senate stalled seeking a preacher and debating contracts and funds. Governor Durbin signed a 10000 appropriation. Johnston drew 7.60 on the first show-down. Several bills were reported favorable, including real estate contracts, a livestock sanitary program, and a statewide sinking fund for Indianapolis.
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Victoria
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Grant
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Rail reform and local political shifts in Indiana
The article notes bills aimed at railroad rates and a two to two and a half cent per mile structure with half fare for children and baggage limits. It reports on a political push to unseat Democrat Skidmore in Clinton County and seat Republican Arthur L. Cooper, amid a split majority on grounds for ousting. It also mentions James F. Statesman’s return after illness, and Waterloo ward reductions pursued by Democrat Jackman amid a Republican town.
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Clinton County
Arthur L. Cooper
James F. Statesman
Peru
Jackman
Town of
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Jackaman
Reactions in House on Queen Victoria death session
The House opened with Rev. O C Helming noting Queen Victoria's death and offering blessing. Mummert introduced a resolution deploring her passing, which was adopted. Leave of absence requested for Conner of Cass due to a family death. Gillett's township library bill reported favorably. A minority report on Dickson's promissory notes listing bill was offered. party lines split on adoption.
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The Reason Why Smith Left Home
Samuel B. Smith of Gallaudet reported his son Earl 19 vanished after a buggy mishap near Ebenezer church. The youth fled to Guthrie Oklahoma via train after wrecking three rigs, saying the fourth would end his horse and buggy days. He left with his cousin for the southwest.
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Old Farmer Saves BIS Land and Court Ruling
The appellate court ruled Thursday that Daniel W. Neible and wife could not hold Delphi Citizens Bank liable for a $3,000 note. A corn thief was shot in Neible’s field, leading to arrest of Neible and two sons. After hiring Delaware attorneys for $3,000 to defend the sons, the boys were released, the note assigned to the bank, and the court held no consideration for the defense, a finding later affirmed on appeal.
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Delphi Citizens’ Bank
Neible
Delphi
Nieble
Gov Durbin III Drafted Home From Office
Gov Durbin III was ordered home from his office Wednesday forenoon by his physician due to a severe cold sore throat and general rundown from heavy recent work and numerous callers.
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Gov. Durbin
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m January 37 calls for rain at times tonight. Wednesday night will be colder and clearing. Thursday should be fair with temperatures around 31 at 7 am and 36 at noon and 38 by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Miners Convention Reports Upset Election Plans
The 17 million dollar gain from the miners shows per capita growth as a year’s report cites 56 dollars per person. President Mitchell and other officials faced questions over an embezzlement rumor as reports were postponed and executive session discussed a minor shortage that was reportedly settled.
Mitchells report highlights coal strike history and labor gains
President Mitchell's four page report details the great anthracite strike of 1900, its peaceful course, and its victory for workers. He notes payroll increases of 12 million dollars for bituminous miners and five million for anthracite, rising memberships and costs, and urges wage basing on run of mine, a joint arbitration board, a women's auxiliary, and centralized miners' control over strike actions.
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Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Secretary report shows defense and relief funds and June convention
The secretary's report details defense funds of 173629.40 and relief paid to strikers 154676.82, with weekly strike benefits around 5000. Receipts totaled 373323.42 and expenditures 245516.08, leaving a Jan 1 balance of 127807.33. Mother Jones arrives as a convention delegate from West Virginia amid miners' sentiment on Brother Jones.
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West Virginia
Pneumonia and Grip Reach Fatal Pace in Indianapolis
In ten days Indianapolis reports 85 deaths with 38 from pneumonia or grip. City health officials note higher pneumonia cases than last year, blaming changeable weather. Dr. Clark predicts deaths will drop once weather stabilizes.
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City Board of Health
Clark
City Sani
Harry H Stout Dies After Illness and Grief
Harry H Stout 77 of 1015 Holbrook street is near death after a period of unconsciousness starting Wednesday morning Relations were notified He is father of Squire Harry B Stout whose father’s illness traces to his wife’s death two years ago The elder Stout was stricken with paralysis a year ago and is a well known old soldier with a long residence at his current home
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Holbrook St
Squire Harry B. Stout
Squire Stout
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Bondsmen Seek Restraint Over Mann Ringgold Work
The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland bonds Mann contractor in a suit to stop the city from paying him for Ringgold road work. The complaint alleges unpaid labor and materials. Judge Carter issued a temporary restraining order.
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Maryland
James E. Mann
Mann
Ringgold
Carter
City Life Notes From Fort Wayne District
Marion county democracy will meet on Wednesday night January 23 in Morrison's hall Circle-st. Louis Pelter Jr Fort Wayne's oldest citizen is critically ill first funeral director in Fort Wayne. Maurice H Lawer a haberdasher seeks bankruptcy with 35122.46 owed and 31917.50 after 690 exemption. Maguire and Sahm visited Martinsville to see Joseph Smith seriously ill. Monnahan a workhouse trusty captured after skipping from a potato patch. Williams formerly of Indianapolis is dead in San Diego where he moved in 1887. Getter suit against street car company for 300 damages undecided after two juries hung. Y M C A elected directors Josiah K Lilly president Henry M Dowling vice president James L Gavin secretary James Somerville auditor Dr Green V Woolen treasurer Knepper resigned. Detectives arrested Sim Williams known as Dooley on loitering charge at 358 Indiana-ave after reports of loitering around the New York store.
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Fort Wayne
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Charles Maguire
Albert Sahm
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Andy Monnahan
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Haley
Sim Williams
Dooley
New York
Indiana-ave
Chicago
Twill Tie Us Up For Two Years in Indianapolis Improvements
Debate over the Commercial Club improvement bill splits a city committee in Indianapolis. The majority allows appeals from the Board of Works to the council and then to courts, while the minority would empower any property owner to appeal directly to the courts. Opponents warn the measure could halt public improvements for years as disgruntled owners delay projects.
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Morgan
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Whitcomb
Board of War
Governor Durbin Tightens Office Hours and Access
Gov Durbin’s private secretary announces shortened hours from nine to twelve and one. Secretary Wilson states no such fate shall befall Durbin and visitors must make a strong case for calls and executive car access. Senators and representatives may adjust hours. state officers have priority for conferences.
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Mount
Durbin
Notable Legislature Nears End of Session
After adjournment, lawmakers rushed to clerks for warrants, then to the auditor for state warrants, and finally to the treasurer for funds. Members and employees received ten days’ pay totaling $6 each plus mileage, with a net diem of 89,200.
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Johnston
Waite
Martin
Levy
Can No. 13 Survive? Battle Over Installment Lease Recording
County recorder Lew Aikin spoke on the house floor Wednesday about bill No. 1 to require recording all leases of goods sold on installment plans. He warned the law would need about 46 clerks and be impracticable in cities or rural districts. The bill has been repeated in past legislatures, with opponents arguing its fate tied to its unlucky number 13.
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Lew Aikin
Wedneday
Cottry
Bills Scarce in Senate Compared to Last Session
Up to Wednesday noon only 175 bills have been introduced in the Senate while 212 had been present at the same point last session. Many committees are active with committee reports moving bills forward, some postponed indefinitely, and in the House 216 bills have been offered versus 335 two years ago.
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Senate
Prema’ Graves
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Pure Health Boost
An ad claims Burdock Blood Bitters improves blood quality and tones the system. It asserts the product strengthens the blood to promote vigor and overall well being.
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