Small-pox spreads as quarantines grow in Indianapolis
The 10:30 Saturday list names Elmer Dixon Henry Middleton Walter Gammins Eva Kuetemeier and three Kuetemeier children as cases in Indianapolis with 615 Spring 317 Dearborn 2011 Alvord 2009 Alvord 423 W Fourteenth 1411 Missouri 1416 Spann Ave quarantined. School No 28 closed and vaccination rush under way as authorities fear an epidemic.
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Johnson Attacks Army Bill in House Floor Battle
Indiana representative Henry A. Johnson denounces the army bill as elastic and misnamed to expand to 160 000 men. Speaker Cannon defends the president while Johnson recalls voting for wartime measures and urges opposing expansion in a heated exchange with Democrats and Wheeler.
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Indiana
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Johnson
Philippines
Congress
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Massachusetts
Policy on Independence Sparks Voter Preference
A leader advocates granting independence to those unhappy with the status quo. He argues that when people seek self rule, the proper remedy is to support their bid for independence rather than suppress it. This stance frames a broader debate on national self determination and political reform.
Fletcher and Coyle Face Grand Jury Review of Criminal Operation Claim
Dr. C Fletcher and Attorney Thomas Coyle appeared in police court asking to waive examination on charges tied to a criminal operation against Miss Laura McDaniel. John S Pinean and Henry Spaan joined the motion to have the case sent to the grand jury and a premilitary hearing set for Feb 1. The Hendricks County Republican notes the funeral period included an incident where Miss McDaniel’s son allegedly threatened Dr. Fletcher with death to obtain the truth.
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C. ¥. Fletcher
Thomas Coyle
John S. Pinean
Henry Spaan
Fletcher
Laura McDaniel
Coyle
Hendricks County Republican
Miss McDaniel
Big Cut in Glass Forces Flint Weare Trust
McKee & Bro of Pittsburg the world’s largest flint glass maker has slashed prices by 10 to 25 percent after failing to secure a voluntary flint ware trust. They warn of a flood of new prices and plan to push rivals into a trust to protect themselves. The firm says it can endure a $100000 loss to compel competitors to join.
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Pittsburg
McKee & Bro
McKees
For a Good 10c Smoke Try Pro Bono Cigarat Se
A brief note references a pro bono Cigarat Se trial and a promotional effort tied to low cost smoking aids. The fragment mentions feeding a horse and dustless data in a cryptic context.
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Cigarat
House Reforms and Smallpox Scare Dominate Indiana Assembly
The Indiana House debated the township high schools bill with amendments, loosened duties for trustees, and added a 15 graduate requirement. A smallpox scare led to a new doorkeeper and potential special police. other actions included tobacco taxation discussions, judiciary circuit reshaping, and several bills advanced or rejected by party lines.
Uncle Joe Powers Defends Bill to Curb Endless Appeals
In Jay County Uncle Joe Powers speaks against endless litigation as he leads a fight in the Indiana General Assembly over a bill to limit appeals from justices courts when the amount is under $50. The minority supports the measure while Powers lashes at attorneys, cites cases of poverty from prolonged suits, and wins passage of the minority report amid cheers.
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Hendricks County
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Boone County
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Jay County
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Horrors of Klondike: Copper River Prospectors Perish
SEATTLE Jan 28 The Cottage City from Alaska reports several Copper River prospectors dead at Valdez glacier. Named victims include Charles Khron C P Smith Ole Evjen George Henderson George Sweeney George Poalowitz Sylvester Grog and Holver Evjen. Evjen father and son froze. the son sacrificed warmth to save his father then died in snow. One miner died as toes froze and blood poison followed to burial in a rough grave. Others perished in the cold with many unnamed.
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Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
Alaska
Valdez Glacier
Charles Ehron
C. P. Smith
Ole Evjen
George Henderson
George Sweeney
George Poalowitz
New York
Sylvester Grog
St. Joe
Holver Evjen
Evjens
Charles Khron
Valdez
Min Kers
Manhattan Mining Company
Sweeney
Mayor Taggart Hopes for Paul Jones Survivors
The mayor says there is a faint hope only a 1 in 10,060,009 that the Isund Paul Jones crew were picked up by a passing vessel. He returned home Friday after a fruitless search of gulf islands and marshes for his daughter Florence. Shattered by loss, he remains forthright and grateful for public sympathy as friends visit City Hall.
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Gulf
Florence
Paul Jones
Wie
City
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Tageart
Minavor
Eagan Guilty On Both Charges Dismissal From Army Likely
Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan is found guilty on two charges by a military court martial. The court sentences him to dismissal from the Army with no clemency recommendation, though the president may grant clemency or suspend the sentence. The record will go to General Alger for review before final presidential action.
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Charles P. Eagan
Gen. Eagan
Gen. Alger
Judge Advocate General
O Bannon Bill Advances Inheritance Tax Plan
The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously for O Bannon's bill to tax inheritances gifts and legacies. The plan taxes inheritances over 10000 at 2 percent with higher rates up to 6 percent for distant relatives. The law directs tax revenue to the state treasury and names the prosecuting attorney and judge as primary enforcers.
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O’bannon
General Assembly
Ilinois
Ohio
Hendricks County Electri c Railway Petition Filed
Wm A Pickens petitioned the county commissioners for a franchise to use the National road from the city limits to the west county line for an electric railway with terminus at Cartersburg Hendricks county Representing E C Crawford George W Bell T J Charlton T S Hitt James R Henry Wm L Higgins Addison Ballard and others The line would pass through Bridgeport Plainfield and other small points to Cartersburg Commissioners will consider the petition in the usual way.
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Wm.a. Pickens
West County
Cartersburg
Hendricks County
Mr. Pickens
E. C. Crawford
George W. Bell
T. J. Charlton
T. S. Hitt
James R. Henry
Wm. L. Higgins
Addison Ballard
Bridgeport
Plainfield
Park Probe Opens Next Wednesday on Land Purchases
A council committee on investigation and impeachment will begin examining park land purchases at a special meeting in the council chamber next Wednesday night. Stenographer Frank B. Ross will record testimony as witnesses who sold land to the city are summoned to address alleged corruption.
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Berin
Council
Council Chamber
Frank B. Ross
Township association's rep keeps seat in third house
The Township trustees association has held a representative in the third house since the general assembly began. Trustee Flynn of Cass county has been there almost constantly.
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Township Trustees’ Association
General Assembly
Flynn
Cass County
Veterinary Surgeon Dr W B Craig Office at Wood's Stable
Dr W B Craig veterinary surgeon treats dogs at the office in Wood's stable. Telephone 1097 appears in the entry with other ads noting lap robes blankets and a shop at 37 Monument Place. Mentions Marcy's safe gold filled watches and a product titled Toothache Gum cures while warning about substitutes.
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W.b.craig
Wood’s Stable
Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument Place
Gen Fagan court-martial finding expected soon
Washington January 28 It is expected that an early announcement will be made of the finding of the court martial in the case of Gen Fagan The record was completed and was delivered to Judge Advocate Davis Saturday morning The finding will probably be communicated to President McKinley Saturday and made public Monday Gen Eagan will not perform official duties and will remain under arrest at home.
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Washington
Fagan
Fridant
Penalty Talks After Eagan Conviction Rumors
Reporters note that general Eagan is believed convicted with debate over his penalty. Supporters cling to hope and await possible sentence reduction while warnings hint at a court martial if military law permits.
WEAT Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for 36 hours ending 8 p m January 29 calls for colder conditions with occasional snow flurries. Saturday night will be very cold followed by Sunday. early morning reading around 10 degrees, noon about 23, and 2 p m near 20.
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