Hoosier poets and Hamilton theme brightens school program
High school No. 1 grade B pupils staged a Hamilton tribute with portrait, bust, violin quartet, and readings. Students recited essays from Hamilton’s life, letters, and related Hoosier poetry, while a late exhibit revealed a knife found on Ben Pedro linked to a jail chicken theft plot.
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Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Isadore Feibleman
Eddie Kahn
Nathan Kabn
Elmer Smith
Ernest Burford
Miles Burford
Max Barr
George ‘Given
Newell Lodgers
Alvin Schmidt
Charles Tucker
Albert Cole
St. Nevis
Aaron Burr
Bertie Bales
Oung Hamilton
Americ
Fannie Gondelfinger
Lottie McVey
Hugh
Knox
Washington
America
Luella Emris
Heawiston
Miss Schuyler
Nold
Nellie Johnston
Helen McKay
M. Elzareh Davia
Nelson Baker
New York
Estella Wilmington
Streabdeath Org
Fisher Ames
Mamie Clay
M. Elizabeth Davis
Johanna Frey
Mary Greenleaf
Posta
Katherine Armstrong
James Whitcomb Riley
Lew Wallace
Meredith Nicholson
Ben. D. House
Poame
Mary H. Krout
Sarah K. Bolton
Lewis D. Hayes
Dr. Waterman
Indiana
Margaret Guenther
Harriet Newell Lodge
Mamie Brown
Dr. Butterfield
Lizzie Bereting
Emma Carleton
Mattie Lester
J. F. Brown
James Barnett
Freeman E. Miller
Paetry
Bessie Franklin
D. M. Jordan
Florence East
Louise M. Boyd
Barlow Hatfield
Lee O. Barris
Helen Dalrymple
Louise Andrews
Robert Hicks
Maurice Thompson
Maud Lucas
Mary H. Brout
Nellie Fraehafer
Kate M. Ola Inger
D. House
Tat
Waterdessie Bird
Hitcomb Riley
the Blank
Ben Elberon
Annie Torrence
D. L. Paine
John Butler
Lewie D. Hays
Bestrong
ae + Plantz
H. M. Butler
Henrietta Carpenter
Hichard Lew Dawnon
Grant S Tomb
Emma Stumph
Jacob P. Dunn
Sonmet
Keats
Mabel Breedlove
Wilburn
Abbott
Christmas
Edith Conkling
Reader
Burns
Old Spring House
Pedro
Ben Pedro
Turntay
Emmett
Rumors of Big Rail Purchases and Local Office Hints
The article sketches rumors of C H and D contracting for large fast engines and Kansas City and Southern expanding about a 100 mile line. It notes Mr John Blair as self‑appointed president and owner of record, mentions Supt Turreff of the Big Four, and hints at upcoming local offices in Union Depot. It relays accident details on the C H and D line, a life insurance payout, and a story of a minister’s death. It ends with rail safety tests and colorblind, deafness screenings for engineers, including color flag concerns and signal reliability.
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Kansas City & Southern Road
John S. Blair
Blair
John I. Blair
Turreff
Union Depot
Nelson
W. K. Rollis
F. W. Wetherben
Neilson
Mr. Wetherbee
Wetherbee
Cleveland
Ashtabule
Ewan
Graan Flaga
Man gets six months for peeping at girls in Hoffmann case
In New York court, Dr Frederick Fairchild self represented as Hannah Compton testified that the defendant stood at a window with an opera-glass and watched rooms behind 25th street. He asked about how many girls slept there and dances. Justice Kilbecht sentenced him to six months in the penitentiary, with separation from patients. Also a wreck on the B&O near Zanesville left brakeman Frank Nurr dead as a passenger and freight trains collided.
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So Doinz
New York
Aly W. Twenty-fifth-st
W. Twenty-fourth-st
Hannah Compton
Hoffman
Hanna
Zanesville
Daesenger
Here
Frank Nurr
Washington Waifs and Statehood debate mix
Reports note Senator Voorhees' daughter will be at home February 4 in Washington. Idaho statehood opposition, fair committee impasse, and Mrs Horton’s rapid improvement are mentioned. Grip, German papers on Samoan treaty, Ingalls speech on race questions criticized as less biting than usual, with unclear final remark.
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Voorhees
Idaho
Horton
Grip
Ingalls
Anditira
No Sensation Reported at Knightstown Orphans Home
The State Charities Board visited the Knightstown soldiers and sailors orphans home amid rumors of a sensational reveal. Gov. Hovey says no charges or imminent superintendent removal, trustees to choose next leader. Board later reported the institution sound, with minor concerns about the industrial department and compliance with age-based trades training.
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Hovey
State Board of Charities
Knightstown Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Board of Trustees
Hovey Salad
Morvis
Concarna
Morris
Ice Industry Hopes Rise As Cold Slump Abates
Ice dealers report thin ice across Marion County with none on canals or ponds yet. Kankakee reports eight inch ice and Chicago shows twelve to thirteen inches as cold snaps persist. If weather holds, a week may bring abundant ice suitable for harvest, boosting local dealers. Maxinkuckee and Sterling Holt see similar slow start but improving outlook, while Tom Taggart notes under twenty five carloads available countywide.
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Marion County
Kankakee
Chicago
Maxinkuckee
Sterling BR. Holt
Tom Taggart
Chester White Swine Breeders Split Over Debt
The national Chester white swine breeders association faced a $300 debt after an assessment failed to receive member payment. During Thursday’s meeting Secy Moody presented the case, leading to a dispute and withdrawal of nonpaying members. A new association will form while the old continues in Chester county, Pa.
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Chester
Hreeter
Chester County
Erin Disaster Claims Steamer and Sixty Crewmen
The National line steamer Erin from New York to London is lost with her sixty crew aboard. An empty lifeboat was recovered by the Oriole, with wreckage found nearby. The Erin, 26 days out, carried a general cargo and no passengers were aboard at the time.
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Erin
Spit
National Line
Tyson
New York
London
Snowbound Trains in Baker City Amid Harrowing Plight
Eight passenger trains are trapped by heavy snow near Baker City Oregon and passengers endure terrible conditions with three deaths reported. Indiana swine breeders met at the state house on Thursday, hearing President's address and two papers by W. W. Hughes Brownsburg and H C Orlan Russiaville. One breeder complained that only Poland China breeders benefit from the organization through absorption, reflecting tensions at the convention.
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Baker City
Ora
Pession
State House
W. W. Hughes
Brownsburg
H- C. Orlan
Russiaville
Salvation Army
Alabama St
Smith Myers
G. P. Butter
J. H. Low & Co
Cincinnati
Auburn Hat Company
Boone’s Court
Herman Bamberger
W. D. Ocheltrae
W. D. Hoffman
Mary van Syckle
Virginia Ave
Union Tracks
Shaffer
Brightwood
Irvington
Crown
Washington Cold Storage Company
William Gerber
Charles Jones
J. H. Walters
J. Falrengle
Pete Smith
Thomas Brannon
H. F. Cleary
George Violet
Fuitz
Dorman St
Central Christian Church
Wells
Gillette
Board of Trade
Parrott & Taggart
Illinois
Fim
Oil Well Supply Company, Limited
Pennsylvania
Noblesville Foundry and Machine Company
U. S. Circuit Court
Naplesville Company
International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Indiana
E. F. Owens
W.C. Clapham
State Board
Harmony in Indiana Republican district conventions
District conventions across Indiana elected state central committeemen amid broad harmony. Maj. H. A. Mattison won in Evansville. Thos. B. Adams and other incumbents were endorsed or reappointed. Harrison and Hovey received broad support, with multiple districts endorsing their administration and tariff positions.
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H. A. Mattison
Evansville
Harrigen and Hovey
Thos
BH. Adams
Harmony
Smiley
Gladstone
Hevey
Carter
Harrison
Hovey
M. B. Salzer
Danville
Chas. F. Hammod
Chicago
Aarrieon
Brown County
Jabe W. Macy
James G. Blaine
W. T. Brush
C. C. Shirley
Andora
Crumpacker
Wm. Hazen
Wm. Bunyen
H. D
Sensible pointers on Capitol Dome and Court House design
The author notes the state house corridor, marble columns, and its 500 foot length, urging removal of interior glass to restore the dome view. He suggests renovating the court house with street-visible improvements, repurposing stone walls, and a thorough scrape to remove coal smoke, arguing for brighter, cleaner exteriors and interiors.
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Capitol Dome
Court House
State House
United States
Dr. Clarke
Washington
Perry
Fletcher’s Bank
Ice water romance ends in New Year wedding
Harriett Brainard, a Custer school teacher, quit before year end after a romance with Henry Jameson. A December ice accident near Otter Tail River led to a rescue, and Jameson reportedly fell in love and married Brainard on New Year’s Day.
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Minneapolis
Harriett Brainard
Custer
Henry Jameson
Miss Brainard
Otter Tail River
Bea & Man
Appeal For Justice In Han Murder Trial End
The Han murder trial concluded with State's attorney Mitchell emphasizing the confessed motive and mental state. Judge Irvin warned the jury on insanity and passion, urging careful scrutiny of expert testimony to ensure justice. At 14:10 the jury retired and the defendant, with his mother, was jailed for dinner.
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Aszman
Tt Ware Cercerne
Mitchell
Altman
Wagner
Sun
Chicago
Astman
Duncan
Irvin
Nellie Bly Heads to New York City in Record Pace
Nellie Bly arrived in Chicago at 7 o'clock Friday morning, two hours ahead of schedule, greeted by reporters at Joliet. She visited the Chicago press club for a brief reception before boarding the Pennsylvania express at 10:30 for New York City, where she is due Saturday afternoon.
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Lobe Trotter
New York City
Chicago
Nellie Bly
Joliet
Chicago Press Club
Pennsylvania Express
Baseball notes and league contract talks across teams
Orria to play with Brooklyn brotherhood. Guy Hecker to manage Pittsburg league team. M. J. Cody called brother of Buffalo Bil. Saginaw and Bay City join international league. Kilroy, brother of Mat the Matthew, signs with Athletics. Orr pledges two weeks in Columbus then signs brotherhood contract. Arbitration appeals as Swartwood vs Hamilton over release. Brunell asserts Pittsburg stays in players league. Des Moines disputes Cody on reserve. Reach expects Washington and Indianapolis to stay. possible Washington Baltimore amalgamation. Tucker is sole lefty to win American Association batting title. most champions were right-handed. Watch and clock cleaning ad from Louis Burghelm Co. 56 W. Wash. Bates House.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Indianapolis
Ap Peraiste
Baltimore
Tom Tucker
American Association
Browning
Reilly
O’neill
Stovey
Esterbrook
Orr
Hamilton
Marr
Johnson
Tucker
Lane's Crime and Robbery of Mails Highlight Pittsburg Case
Lane a postal clerk in Pan lendle was arrested in Pittsburg after a mail car stop led to discovery of opened letters and decoy packages. He admitted theft of registered letters totaling $3445 amid a history of service and retirement during Cleveland’s era. Five other incidents, legal notices, and local civic notes fill the page with reports from Cincinnati to Maysville and beyond.
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Thia
Lane
Pittsburg
Holmes
Central
Cleveland
Bothanapolis
Frank H. Sialjo’s Pennie case at Ns Pennie
Readable fragments indicate a Frank H. Sialjo matter involving a Pennie case in a northern state. Details are sparse but imply a legal proceeding or financial dispute with named party. Further context is needed to confirm entities and outcome.
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Frank H. Sialjo
Boston Howard Athenaeum troupe stranded in snow blockade
Denver dispatch reports the Boston Howard Athenaeum company trains blocked mid Sierra snow, safe but imprisoned on a side track near Shady Run between Colfax and the summit. Relief uncertain as storms again halt snow plows. travel west and eastbound trains stranded or delayed.
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Denver
Boston Howard Athenaeum Company
Denever
Sierra
Frisco
Ceo
Colfax
Blue Canon
Truckee
Walker Opera House
East Lake
Tabor Grane
Central Pacific
Howard Alberaum Company
Shady Run
Sierras
Hold by the Enemy at Park Theatre Draws Large Crowd
Amusement notes describe the Virginia Avenue Rink Carnival show Held by the Enemy drawing a big audience with knights of Psthias and a comparison to Shenandoah. Cast praise includes Minnie Dupree Susan McCreery Maud Haslan and Chas Stokes, while Gov Hovey attends in regimentals and a watermelon man entertains.
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CreLornama
Atlanta
Knights of Psthias
Shenandoah
Reid
New York
Shenardorh
Gillette
Susan McCreery
Jennie Buckthorn
Susan
Howard
Will Mandeville
Bean
Joseph Humphrys
Minnie Dupree
Maud Haslan
Chas. Stokes
Wm. Harcourt
Joline Butler
H. A. Morey
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Appeal For Justice
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Wilkes County
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Covington
Mentucky
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