Thrifty Neely sails for Cuba to face embezzlement charges
Charles F. W. Neely formerly of Muncie Ind and ex chief of Cuban postal finance sailed for Havana on the steamship Mexico in the custody of federal marshals Daly and Adler. He is charged with embezzling 36000 dollars from Cuban postal funds and will be turned over to Cuban authorities for trial. He had been imprisoned since May and traveled to the pier in a tense departure.
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Muncie
New York
Charles F. W. Neely
Ind
Bureau of Finance
Havana
Mexico
Daly and
Adler
Neely
Cuba
Manila Liquor Saloons Plentiful Amid Rigid Regulation
Secretary Root cites the Philippine commissioner's report noting Manila regulates traffic more tightly than any large American city with 400 native and 83 American saloons. Washington lists 513 saloons, Cleveland 1,888, and Cincinnati 1,727. Manila's population is 300,000 and liquor licenses vary from 3 to 16 dollars, Mexican.
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Washington
Root
Manila
Nesbitt Acquitted in Swazee Murder Trial
Marion Indiana January 26 a jury acquitted Marcus Nesbitt in the murder case of Frank Stillwrell at Swazee Nesbitt had been tried previously with a hung jury in the same charge.
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Marion
Ind
Marcus Nesbitt
Frank Stillwrell
Swazee
Nesbitt
Kept Alive by Salt in Centerville Patient
Isaac Evans of Centerville lies at death’s door from eight days of nasal hemorrhages. He has been kept alive by injections of salt and doctors believe he may recover due to the treatment.
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Marion, CO
Isaac Evans
Centerville
Births and Deaths Chronicle Names and Ages
Birth notices list Henry C Russell and Sadie Russell at 140 West Street for a boy. A J Cullings at 2410 Hovey Street for a boy. many other couples with births. Deaths include meningitis for John McClemment aged 28 and senility for Martin Hourigan aged 103. pneumonia for Charles L Holstein aged 56. multiple other ages and causes. marriages noted for several couples.
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Henry C
Sadie Russell
Westst
A. J
Aliie Cullings
Hovey-st
Haward
Florence Bray
Ashland-ave
August
Mary Huber
S. Reisner-st
Susie Harris
New Jersey-st
M. M
Ida Crabill
John McClemment
Michigan-st
Martin Hourigan
Olive-st
Chas.l. Holstein
Lockerbie-st
Welch
Naomi-st
Srrp
Iran H. Stout
Holbrook-st
Grip
Anson A. McGill
Alabama St
Marlatt
N. Tenth-st
Martha A Lenox
Fowler, Md
Hazing at Mercer College Involves Electric Shock and Branding
A Mercer University student was initiated by Zeta Chi in Atlanta with severe hazing. He was stripped, dangled from a roof, tied with ropes, and subjected to an electric current, hot tallow, and branding. Professors reportedly participated as the student learned the fraternity signs and was told to sue for damages.
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Atlanta
Mercer College
Zeta Chi Fraternity
General Tagunton Killed in San Isidro Clash
Manila dispatch reports Gen Funston’s men killing five insurgents near San Isidro on Friday and engaging a second insurgent force led by the famed brigand Gen Tagunton, who was killed while escaping. The Taft commission rules that insurrectionists after March 1 are ineligible for office. Advices from Iloilo note about 50,000 Filipinos have sworn allegiance in Iloilo province.
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Manila
Funston
San Isidro
Tagunton
Taft Commission
Lloilo
Tloilo
Fisher Tries Ruse in Street Spouse Dispute
Easton reports Frank Fisher confronted his wife and George Gardner on the street. Fisher offered Gardner a half dollar in exchange for his wife, who then went to Gardner's home. The woman is 20 and her husband two years younger.
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George Gardner
Fisher
Lizzie
Gardner
Arsenic Found In Beer And Glucose Sparks Debate
Dr Arthur C Langmuir a chemist stirred a meeting of the Society of Chemistry by claiming in all tests of beer and glucose he found appreciable arsenic. He cited English beer poisonings and promised demonstrations at his laboratory while several brewers and glucose house chemists questioned his findings.
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New York
Arthur C. Langmuir
Society of Chemistry
England
Langmuir
County Won’t Pay Greek Letter Over Court House Basement Overtime
Janitors at the county court house sought extra pay for overtime during heating plant work. The Board of Works referred the claim to the county commissioners. Commissioner Greer opposed it and County Attorney Hugg advised against payment. Albert Sahm called it right and promised by Commissioner McGregor that workers would be paid.
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Board of Works
Court House
Sahm
Ment
Board of County Commissioners
Greer
Countyttorney Hugg
Works Board
Albert Sahm
McGregor
Martin Hugg
Rumor on President McKinley’s Health Denied
A circulating rumor claimed President McKinley suffers Brights disease and may not finish his second term. The White House denies the report, stating the president’s only ailment is the grip from which he has practically recovered.
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White House
McKinley
Bright
Theresident
Box Mover Faces Fire Vandalism Complaint
Litter-bag contractor Stickmeyer moved a box from in front of Pomeroy's drug store after Mr. Pomeroy complained. Stickmeyer says five or six boxes were burned by arsonists, calling the act a dirty trick.
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Stickmeyer
Pomeroy
Stuckmeyer
County commissioner greer refuses to discuss suing ex treasurers
Union labor wins in Chicago as Judge Tuley orders a not guilty verdict for several union men charged with conspiracy to injure a non union contractor. The case rested on a circular against the non unionist and the judge noted the law allows truth about a rival's business even if it harms the other.
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Greer
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Tasurers
Chicago
Tuley
State Department denies Conger demands death penalty for Chinese princes
Washington Jan 26 reports from Pekin claiming Mr Conger demanded death penalties for all Chinese princes are denied by the state department. The department says such stories misrepresent his actions and his adherence to instructions.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
Conger
Department
Lincoln partner judge Somers dies in Urbana
URBANA ILL Jan 26 Judge W D Somers once a law partner of Abraham Lincoln died at his Urbana home Friday night. He was born in North Carolina January 22 1812.
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Urbana
W. D. Somers
Abraham Lincoln
North Carolina
Stolen Stamps Worth Seventy Five Thousand From Peoria Vault
In Peoria Illinois a government building vault was entered during the night and internal revenue stamps totaling seventy five thousand dollars were stolen. The vault contained one hundred thousand dollars in stamps Friday night and all large denominations were carried away. the entry was quiet with drilling indicating professional thieves.
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Peoria
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Department
Boers Capture Train and Troops Near Kimberley
A Kimberley dispatch reports Boers captured a train laden with military stores near Fourteen Streams north of Kimberley. Troops aboard the train and a small portion of the Dublin Fusiliers were taken prisoners.
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London
Kimberley
Dublin Fusileers
Senator Stillwell Signals State Senate Resolution
A Democrat senator may introduce a resolution instructing Gov. Durbin to honor a request for Gov. Taylor and Charles Finley if Gov. Beckham issues another. The move aims to draw Republicans into a debate on the subject.
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Stillwell
State Senate
Durbin
Gov. Taylor
Charles Finley
Beckham
Various 1900s Wire Items Include Crimes and Donations
Lieut Hobson seen out again and Capt W T Morgan beaten and robbed in Portsmouth. A Chicago small pox worsening. Robert Fosburg of Pittsfield charged with murdering his sister. John Wolff 18 killed Sheriff Sommers in Magison county Montana. Frank Byrum killed Wofford Rich and fatally wounded peacemaker J C Merxibbons in Birmingham. John English killed by John Hunter in Dallas. John D Rockefeller donates 200000 to Oberlin with 300000 needed by 1902. Some Texans head to Liberia. Senator Knox proposes private corporal punishment. Southern Pacific buys 100000 acres in Texas oil belt. Pan-Amer. expo asks 750000 of stock. Chinese inspector Ketchum captures boundary crossers at North Burke. Annapolis cadets urge hazing inquiry. one says none for two years. Counterfeiters nabbed at Binghamton.
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John Wolff
Sommers
Magison County
Montana
Frank Byrum
Wofford Rich
Birmingham
Ala
J. C. Merxibbons
John English
John Hunter
Dallas
Tex
John D. Rockefeller
Oberlin College
Texarkana
Ark
Liberia
Knox
Delaware
State Senate
Southern Pacific Railroad
Texas Oil Belt
Pan-American Exposition
Buffalo
Congress
Expo Company
Ketchum
Little Girl Taken by Circuit Court to Guardians
A three year old girl was removed from Betty Ross by the circuit court on Saturday and placed with the Board of children's guardians. She is employed as a housekeeper for a Haughville saloon keeper, and police report the kitchen opens into the saloon. When the bar was crowded with men, the child reportedly played in the saloon and the mother allegedly gave her beer.
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Betty Ross
L Board of Children’s Guardians
Haughville
Joyce
Montgomery Bank Closes Doors Saturday
Montgomery bankers report Josian Morris & Co private bankers closed its doors on Saturday, signaling an abrupt halt in operations and prompting concerns over customer deposits and financial stability.
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Montgomery
Ala
Josian Morris & Co
Doors
City Life Sleighing Returns and Probates in Local Notes
First sleighing of the season wins headlines while city controller reports no building permits for two days. Eva McAdams will probate leaves property to children with husband and two brothers named administrator and guardian. Frank Smith, 25, Irvington, arrested on old warrant for larceny. later accused of stealing brass trolley wheels. Bailiff Mendenhall hosts a birthday feast after work. gloves found at station turned in by officer. Garfield Washington and Morris Lynch face grand larceny and receiving charges. Lynd Fort Wayne linked to pawned goods case involving description from two months prior.
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Eva McAdams
Thomas Moran
Frank Smith
Irvington
Asch and Wallace
Mendenhall
Criminal Court
West Newton
Finland
Garfield Washington
Morris Lynch
L. J. Warriner
Vermont St
Indiana
Lynd
Fort. Wayne
Washington
Lawn
New Banks Opening in Indianapolis A National Bank Debuts
The American National Bank, started by Indianapolis capital, will open February 4 at 22 and 2 E. Washington St. Over 55 prominent businessmen support the institution with a board including H Bates Jr, W Dugdale, F W Lewis, H Lieber, A Metzger, E E Perry, J C Schaf, and H Severin Co. A separate department for ladies will be a feature. Staff includes H A Schlotzhauer cashier, Theo Stemphel discount clerk, Andresv Smith paying teller, Ed F Zeigel receiving teller.
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American National Bank
Indianapolis Capital
E. Washingtonst
H. Bates, Jr
Indianapolis Homing Mills
Win. Dugdale
Tugdale Canning Company
Frank W. Lewis
Indianapolis Foundry Company
H. Lieber
H. Lieber Company
A. E. Metzger
A. Metzger Agency
E. E. Perry
Indiana Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Joseph C. Schaf
American Brewing Company
H. Severin & Co
H. A. Schlotzhauer
Theo. Stemphel
Andresv Smith
Ed F. Zeigel
Nation's Wife Plans Women's League to Top Saloons
Mrs Nation visited Ottawa Kansas on Saturday and announced plans to end her own work and organize a woman's league in every county to wage war on saloons. She appeals for funds to cover transportation hotel bills and to carry assault cases to the courts.
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Woman's League
Twin birth and regional notes from Sherman and Seymour
Sherman McKinnis and wife of Mount Vernon celebrate the birth of their fourth set of twins. Clem Graves of Bunker Hill sold a three year old cow for 3700 at the Kansas City Hereford show. Seymour recalls King Edward VII’s passage through the city during his American visit. Desperado Kuhns reward claims number at least six. J E Basiey of Lebanon once made shoes for Queen Victoria in London.
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Sherman McKinnis
Mount Vernon
Clem Graves
Bunker Hill
Kansas City
Fireman Fatally Hurt in Udell Works Blaze
A four story Udell woodenware plant in St Louis was destroyed by fire Saturday. a fireman named Joerder fell from the second story and is fatally hurt. Fire sparked by electric wires. a fireworks plant adjoins the ruined building. Udell-Sampson works suspected. loss estimated at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Moc
Udell Woodenware Works
Joerder
Laxative Bromo Quinine Brand Promoted as Cause Preventer
The advertisement asserts that Laxative Bromo Quinine prevents the cause of discomfort by removing the underlying issue. It promotes relief through a cleansing action and positions the product as a preventive measure for everyday stomach troubles.
Arney Arrested After Upstairs Escape At Pearl Street Saloon
Deputy Louis Keifer arrested Clifford Arney Saturday at 27 West Pearl Street on a charge tied to activities in a Frederers saloon. Arney claimed to be upstairs then came down in shirtsleeves after a whisper identified him. He posted a $359 bond.
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Clifford Arney
Louis Keifer
W. Pearl St
Arney
Keifer
Verdi Death Rumor Denied by Milan Reporters
Milan dispatch clarifies that composer Giuseppe Verdi is alive though gravely ill. A rushed call to relatives and friends had sparked rumors of his death.
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Milan
Verdi
Grape-Nuts Helped Woman Lose Taste for Sweets and Heal
A California woman recounts years of ill health including liver kidney and stomach issues. After adopting Grape-Nuts for a month her appetite for meat pies and pastries faded, her digestion improved, sleep and mood stabilized, and she gained about 40 pounds with a renewed sense of energy. She notes the change began with the cereal and allows verification by Postum Cereal Co. records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Maurice Thompson Fails to Improve at Crawfordsville
Author Maurice Thompson shows no material change in health at Crawfordsville Indiana on January 26 and does not gain strength, discouraging hopes for his ultimate recovery.
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Crawfordsville, Ind
Maurice Thompson
Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Jan 26
Union Stock Yards and Interstate Stock Yards list cattle hogs and sheep receipts with ranges for Good to prime steers and cows, fair to medium categories, and prices per 100 pounds. Includes hog and lamb figures and notes on Saturday shipments and stockers in various weight classes.
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Interstate Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards
Stoops Locceeccen
Caveceese & Oog
Grocery Price List Highlights Starch Oil and Staples
A crowded list of everyday grocery items with prices and brands. Items include Block’s Starch Pearl Soap Red Sallye Gold Dust Pancake Flour Oatmeal Shredded Codfish Flour Hominy Tapioca Honey Maple Syrup Rolled Oats Apricots Prunes Peaches Cocoa Peas Tomatoes Corn Olives Pork and Beans Coffee Lemons Crackers Salmon and Ball Dressing Macaroni and more. Prices noted per pound, per bottle, or per sack.
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Abe
AL Bel
Ceeseaceeenanees Chisele
Herkimer
New York
Sersssreeee
Wm H Block Co Grain Prices and Inspections Report
The catalog lists Wheat No 2 red prices 161gc and 7214 1414e with freight, Corn No 1 white 33c to No 4 white 35417c and mixed varieties, Hay timothy prices, and multiple inspection tallies showing counts of wagons and cars for Wheat Corn Qats and Hay with no established grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Grain and livestock prices on Chicago markets
Chicago quotes show May wheat at 64 and 64 1/2 cents, corn 39 1/4 to 39 1/2, oats 34 1/4 to 34 1/2. Provisions list May pork 13.95 to 13.9732, lard 7.42 to 7.47, ribs 7.00 to 7.05. Dressed poultry inclines Turkey 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 cents, chickens 74 to 80 cents, capons 12 cents, ducks 9 1/4 to 9 1/2, geese 6 1/4 to 6 1/2. live poultry shows chickens 6 1/4 to 7 cents, turkeys 6 cents, ducks 8 1/2 cents, geese 6 1/2 to 6 3/4. Butter ranges creamery extra 20 to 21 1/4 cents, firsts 16 to 17, seconds 11 4 to 11 1/2. dairies choice 17 to 18, firsts 4 1/2 to 5, seconds 1/2 to 1. cheese list includes full cream and Swiss and limburger at various prices. Eggs at 18 1/2 to 19 cents.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Help Yourself to People’s Popular Liners
A feature on how using The Sun’s Popular Liners page 7 can guide readers to secure exactly what they want with confidence, based on the experience of thousands in the city. Readers are invited to try and list their needs.
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Cuban Postal Department
Flora Redmann
Beville Ave
Girl
M. Heissenberg
Bradshaw St
Louisa Rainear
Washington St
Heniy Gauss
Park-ave
Lilim Dawood
Julia Amar
Frank Gardner
Laura Thompson
Walter Henry
Maude Braden
Allie Moore
Alice Rice
Nast Podit
Mercer
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Mercer ‘University
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Gen. Tagunton
Gether
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the Board of Works
Reer
Lincoln
Senate
Robert D. Fosburg
Pittsfield
Mass
May
City Life
Nation
Ottawa, Kas
United States
J. ¥. Denton
Greencastle
Seymour
Prince of Wales
King Edward VII
America
Desperado Kuhns
J. E. ‘eBasiéy
Lebanon
Queen Victoria
Udell
Udell Company
Indianapolis
Udell-Sampson Works
Thompson No Better
Interstate Live Stock Market
The
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City Grain Market
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