Indiana Gop Fight Narrows To Nebeker Gowdy Stakes
Bitter Indiana Republican contest centers on Cap Nebeker and Jack Gowdy for state chairman with potential cabinet posts. Sources claim Nebeker holds eight votes, while Gowdy seeks secretary choice, possibly Robert Mansfield of Muncie, with committee free to decide after chairman outcome.
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Nebeker
Tarrison
Indiana
Gowdy
Mr. Gowdy
Ile
Robert Mansfield
Muncie
Neheker
Rusell Reeds
Monilay
Asphalt reform urged in Hoard of Works annual report
The Hoard of Works annual report cites 1891 charter assessments totaling HAL8TH0L34 with $2,655,746.43 spent on asphalt brick and block pavements. It cautions against overburdening outlying districts, endorses gravel streets, and notes a $13,200 Sun Vapor Light Co judgment. It urges city ownership of water plant, better garbage disposal, and a new city building east of the market house. Jeup named city engineer, asphalt durability plans, and nine year guarantees proposed.
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Hoaert
Board of Works
Sun Vapor Light Company
Market House
Pogue
Broad Ripple
Jeup
Indianapolis
Wm W Morgan Dead aged 14 in Indianapolis home
Wm W Morgan colored died after long illness at 200 W Second st Sunday evening aged 14. Born a slave in Kentucky he served three years in a Kentucky regiment during the late war. He lived in Indianapolis nine years, belonged to Delaney G A R post as chaplain six years and was a.M E church member. A widow and four grown children survive. Funeral Wednesday afternoon. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised as energy booster.
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Wm. W. Morgan
Second St
Kentucky
Wm. Morgan
Indianapolis
Delaney G. A. R
M. E. Church
Sacramento Barroom Shooting Ends In Fatal Wound
In Sacramento at a masked ball a dispute over drinks led John Horley and companions to pull revolvers. Horley fired three times. one bullet hit Ingo Klaas in the abdomen, who died hours later. Klaas planned to wed Miss Fay Underwood of Kansas City.
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Sacramento
Cal
U. P.J
John Horley
Uurley
Joseph Hedeger
Ingo Klaas
Klaus
Wednesday West
Fay Underwood
Kansas City
Indiana to pay debt as press club names officers
Fragmented Indiana news items report General Harrison in good spirits at home and press club set to elect officers at 4 pm Thursday. Other notes mention public finances, a Texas visitor, a proposed pool by YOAL C A, injuries and legal actions, a Broadway burglary, and multiple marriages and licenses.
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Harrison
Press Club
Indiana
Gorman and his pet ring in Maryland politics
The Maryland Republicans in Annapolis plan to push seven member legislative inquiry into three decades of Democratic rule in the state and Baltimore. The proposed investigation would seek papers and records, report alleged bargains in legislation, inflated salaries, and multiplicity of offices to aid exposing officials.
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Maryland
Judge Probes Disappearance Of 20YearOld George Near Noblesville
Judge Stubbs reports no trace of George, 20, who vanished from his Noblesville home last Thursday after planning a short business trip and carrying about 126 dollars. He had a stock business and recently paid large debts. His wife and child are concerned.
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Stubbs
Creorge
Noblesville
Ife
Ile
Jie
Sola
Cuban Patriots in Hard Lines At Sabinalla
Havana dispatch reports rebels repulsed while attempting to burn Sabinalla. Seventeen insurgents killed and many wounded. Gen Luque defeats rebels under Antonio Maceo twice, many killed and about a hundred wounded. Maceo retreats into rough hilly country, abandoning 600 horses.
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Maparrin
U. P
Jmparcial
Havana
Sabinalla
Luque
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Jealous husband kills wife then takes own life
Gen W Baxter aged 39 killed his wife Celia with a hammer on January 27 in a frame building at 1114 Washington Ave. on the second floor then ended his life with a razor at 7 o clock. Jealousy is given as the cause.
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Mixneavenis
U. P
Dangerous derrick crash in Indianapolis street collapse
A loose rope caused a large derrick to fall onto a raised sidewalk in front of the Sayles building on West Washington Street. The falling structure narrowly missed two horses and a street car, brushing two men and three ladies. No injuries reported.
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Washington St
New Sayles
Joose
Stoves Connected Any Part of the City Gcents
Frank Butts advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles at 50 cents. Claims to improve energy appetite and mental clarity. Includes phone number 1791 for service or orders.
Clergy preacher debates Indiana offer and local church matters
Rev John J Pande preached at Christchurch in Sunday services while considering an Indianapolis offer. Y A C A anniversary in Central Ave with several addresses reported receipts of 4988 98 and a year end balance of 641 06. Dr Buchtel denounces a telegram lie about Gen Harrison. Sermons urged dropping slot machine prosecutions and church civic duty as Christian patriotism.
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John J. Pande
Christchurch
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Central Ave
MI. I
First Baptist
Buchtel
Gen. Harrison
T. J. Coulias
Ife
Parkhurst
Frozen Pumps Thawed Frank Butts at 183 Indiana-ave
Frank Butts of 183 Indiana-ave reports thawing of frozen pumps after a cold snap. Telephone 1791 provided for contact and service inquiries.
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Frank Butts
Indiana-ave
Mine Explosions Trap Nearly 200 Miners in Wales
Explosions rocked two coal pits at Pontypridd in Wales on Monday morning entombing about 200 miners. The fires destroyed the shafts. Initial death estimates rose to around 100, with 32 rescued by noon as rescue work continued to reach the others.
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U. P
Ponty-?ridd
Wales
Ponty-Pridd
Public School Powers and Commissioner Campaign
A flawed report laments mismanagement in schools driven by three commissioners up for re elections in June. It alleges incompetent teachers unfair pupil treatment and principal abuse, urging parents to mobilize against school leadership while noting a court session and a delayed Booker murder trial continuation.
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Mirtindale
Dune
Pfs
Multiple 1900s News Bits From A Fragmented Ledger
Kentucky declines another senator ballot as Berlin marks Emperor William's birthday. Lumber firm assigns for 200000 and a Philadelphia dealer for creditors. Glasgow shipyard strike ends. New York antique theft nets 20000. Turkish Russian alliance report reaffirmed by Pall Mall Gazette. Cedarville unearthed antique stone female figure. Alabama Republicans align with McKinley for St Louis. Omaha & St Louis sale reaches 15000000 to CG B Gold. St Paul liner still at sea. St Louis sails to Europe. Big Four December earnings 1150424, down 335149. six month rise 178728. Menelek offers peace terms to Italy. Abyssinian withdrawal demanded. Count Carolsfeld dies in Pittsburgh after son’s plea. New York Sunday liquor vote petition gains 115000 signers for Albany plan.
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Kentucky
Emperor William
Berlin
W. D
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Cedarville
Alabama
St. Louis
Omaha
CG. B. Gold
New York
St. Paul
Europe
Menelek
Italy
Count Carolsfeld
Russia
Pittsburg
Albany
US Ambassador Theodore Runyon Dies Suddenly in Berlin
United States ambassador to Germany Theodore Runyon died of heart failure early Monday at the embassy in Berlin after a day of illness and prior chills. His family arranged for his body to be sent to New York aboard a steamship departing the following Saturday. Runyon had been in good health and spirits despite a prior chill during a church service two weeks earlier.
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United States
Theodore Runyon
Tie
New York
Jianibure
Runyou
Mr. Runyon
Honday
Police Court Docket Highlights Domestic and Assault Cases
In police court on Monday Lillie Oills testified that Lee White offered to “relieve my head from my body” with a razor. he paid $10 and 20 days. Amey Stevens faced assault and battery charges on Oliver Banks after Banks said Stevens had “assassinated” him several times. Judge Cox fined Stevens. George Mixer, charged with assault on his wife Anna, claimed she grabbed his whiskers and he pushed her. she was described as frail. Mixer paid $10 and served five days.
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Lillie Oills
Lee White
Amey Stevens
Oliver Banks
Banks
Stevens
Cox
George Mixer
Anna
Amusements Highlight Russell Opening at Grand
Sol Smith Russell opens his engagement at the Grand Monday night with a double bill including An Everyday Man and Mr Valentine’s Christmas. He appears Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Wednesday matinee. The Park hosts The Struggle of Life starting Monday afternoon with special scenery. Rentz-Santley at the Empire features two one act pieces Robin Hood and Trilby satirical burletta selections.
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Sol Smith Russel
Marguerite Merrington
Rentz-Santley
the Empire
Bostonians
Cure a Cold in the Car and Laxative Remedies
An old advertisement touts Lemon Tonic Laxative and Bromo Quinine tablets for cold relief and energy. It claims refunds if the cure fails and promises appetite and brain clarity, with references to horse Dustless Cats and 160 count Cure bottles.
Watkins Pledges Strong Roosters Ahead of Season
Manager W H Watkins announces a stronger Indianapolis Roosters lineup with Conner and McCarthy in outfield, Tisher and Phillips on pitching, Astermudd and Canavan infield moves, Newell as emergency, and Reed behind the plate. notes players staying in shape and office opened in the city.
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W. H. Watkins
Roosters
Watkins
SUN
Indianapolis
Trogan
Conner
McCarthy
Hoghiever
Tisher
Phillips
Cross
Maung
Hansen
Motz
Root
Astermudd
Madison
Canavan
Jack Newell
Vic
St. Louis
Woon
Len
Butler
Hrooklyn
Grimm
Deputy’s Good Alarm In Arkansas Sheriff Shootout
At Powhattan a populist meeting disturbance led to a knife attack on Sheriff Childers. His deputy son Charles Childers shot Tom Hurst in the stomach to stop the assault after Hurst hurled wood at youths including Childers’ son. Tom Hurst died and Charles faced a deadly confrontation during a sheriff election.
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Hoxin
Ark
Powhattan
Sheriff Childers
Turst
Childers
Charles
Erst
Hurst
Tom Hurst
Sherit
Bowman Cleared In Murder Trial In Florence Hotel Case
A Birmingham jury found Peyton G Bowman not guilty of murdering Eugene Jeffers son of ex mayor Tom Jeffers. Bowman a prominent Birmingham lawyer claimed self defense alleging Jeffers drew a pistol on him at the Florence hotel saloon in June 1514.
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Washington
U. P
Birmingham
Ala
Peyton G. Bowman
Eugene Jeffers
Tom Jeffers
Florence
Criminal Court
MW Olclock
Bowman
Jeader
Jeffers
Marion County Delegates Chosen for District Convention
Marion county pops in convention on Saturday afternoon selected 38 delegates to the district convention in Greenwood on Tuesday to choose representatives for the state convention. Resolutions protesting attempts by party leaders to craft platforms for their own benefit were adopted and the Omaha platform was loudly approved.
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Marion County
Ship St Paul Remains Ashore Near Monmouth Beach
U P reports Capt Mulligan of Monmouth Beach life saving station says there was no change in the St Paul position at Long Branch on Monday morning. One lighter loaded with cargo was sent to New York Sunday. other Hechters are busy freeing the rest of the cargo.
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Sanpy Hoon
N. J
U. P
Mulligan
Monmouth Beach
St Paul
Long Branch
New York
Rates concession eyed by western rail chiefs for Minneapolis
Gen Carnahan told Tir Lux on Monday that the Western passenger association must concede the one fare rate to Minneapolis by February 15, or the desired rates will not be secured, as officers of the supreme K of P lodge press the demand. Indianapolis is favored to land the convention if deals hold.
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Western Passenger Association
Minneapolis
Supreme K. of P.lodge
Elf
Gen. Carnahan
Tir Lux
Indianapolis
Senate Oath for New Senators and Policy Debates
The article reports the swearing in of new senators, including Cannon and Arthur, with oath taken at the vice president's desk. It covers discussions on monetary policy, silver versus gold standards, and calls for adherence to preferred coinage, plus notes on land oil prospecting near Brow Ripple and foreign affairs resolutions in the House.
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Jan Eh
Journal of Brigua
Er. J. Cannon
Arthue Tors
Honator
Dubois
Idaho
Burrows
Michigan
Delaware
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D. R. Appleton
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BRU
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Middlesex Club
Massachusetts
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Broadway
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Geneva St
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Pompeii
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Clenry Severin
Frank Burton
William Burton
Freak Brandt
John Sawyer
Ernest Albright
Allen Benjamin
Insane Hospital
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Protestant Deaconness’ Society
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W. J. Grieve
A. W. Gekeler
J. A. Randthaler
J. C. Peters
J. Mueller
Martin Mason
Vandalia Railroad Company
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Geo
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Thos
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Jane Pierson
Lizzie Standon
D. G. Read
Marguerite Murphy
Ralph Hunter
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Lizzie Wengier
Milo Houston
Pauline Sandway
John A. Logan
Helen C. James
Joseph Richardson
Gussie Sowers
Martin P. Judge
Lizzie Brune
Albert Pallen
Mary A. Harless
Gorman
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Igues
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J. A Milburn
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