Great Strike Threatened Near Railroad Hiring Push
Reports say a major strike threat looms as G D Avery seeks railroad workers at the Princeton hotel for the Chicago and Northwestern line out of St Paul. Applicants undergo strict testing for qualifications and readiness, with pay offers below regional standards and transportation provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Avery
Princeton
Chicago & Northwestern
Mr. Avery
Auestiers
St. Paul
Panhandle
Chicago &Northwestern
Pardon Plea Linked to Sing Sing Inmate Max Rosenberg
Sheriff reports a letter from Warden Addison Johnson of Sing Sing seeking information on Max Rosenberg who faces a two year sentence for bigamy. Rosenberg, convicted January 1897 with Judge McCray presiding, was released after six weeks. Johnson cites strong New York connections and asks for verification. Sheriff replies the man should be still imprisoned.
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Crk
Addison - Johnson
New York State Prison
Sing Sing
Max Rosenberg
Rosenberg
McCray
New York
Clark
Poor Bills Pending as Auditor Refuses Warrants
County auditor cites township reform law and attorney advice in refusing to issue warrants for poor services. Bills from Porter and Lowes Warren township J N Kitley Harrison township and Dr Thomas Curry Perry noted. Commission next week will review, but auditor would withhold warrants pending test case.
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Smith
County Council
Porter & Lowes
Warren Township
J. N. Kitley
Harrison Township
Thos. Curry
Perry
Superstition Meeting Draws Methodist Preachers
Attendance at the Methodist preachers meeting fell to about half on Monday morning due to cold. Dr W R Henderson of the American Bible Society Chicago spoke on society work and the upcoming convention in Central-are M E church February 13. Dr W S Haven of New York and other speakers were announced. Rev H J Black of Brightwood read a paper on Christian faith psychologically considered noting faith uses the whole soul will and mental faculties and distinguishing fanaticism from superstition as faith gone ignorant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Henderson
American Bible Society
Chicago
Central-are
M. E. Church
W. S. Haven
New York City
H. J. Black
Brightwood
Milliners Face Trial in Judge Carters Court
In Judge Carter's courtroom Monday the case of Fanny Dildine against Raphael Raphael for a contract dispute was heard. About a dozen milliners attended, and after negotiations the parties reached a compromise ending the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Fanny Dildine
Harry Aphael
Ildine
Raphael
Oliners
Baliff
Jap Rottt Site Acquisition Sparks Art Board Debate
Albert Metzger reports the Art association aims to buy the Fairbank-Kissel site for the Herron museum with a target around 50 000 dollars though pledges exceed 8 000. Directors consider whether to stick with the Talbott site after stipulations, while Evans Woollen leads the Talbott subscription drive as canvassing begins Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Metzger
Art Association
Fairbank-Kissel
Herron Museum
Talbott
A. P. Stanton
Coramst
Evans Woollen
Train Robbery Foiled at Holden Missouri
John Jackson a railroad detective was fatally shot during a foiled Missouri Pacific train hold up in Holden. A posse captured two armed suspects. two more fled as a posse pursues the remaining robbers. Public warnings had led to armed trains and vigilant local forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Holden
Hardy
Jackson
Pesthouse Site Bids Open as City Seeks Ground
The Board of Works heard bids to sell land for a pesthouse site amid little interest in leasing. Offers ranged from Anna Kissel at 12 000 for six and a half acres to John Postma at 1 500 for five acres and J G McCullough at 3 000 for 11 1/2 acres. Dr Morrison urged against country hospital relocation citing weather and practicality.
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Board of Works
Anna JL. Kissel
Fair Grounds
J. G. McCullough
Crawfordsville Road
Michael Sells
Kentucky Ave
John Postma
Perkins Pike
John W. Ray
Brightwood
Pendleton Pike
Warren Township
A. F. Morrison
Eagle Creek
Fanning
Morrison
Board of Health
Court case and civic notes from Marion area
Peter Kensler faces a domestic violence charge in Judge Daly's court with the case continued to Wednesday. A 206 member Marion Club marching group plans a Feb 12 special train to Anderson for a Lincoln League state meeting. Wayman White's murder case is postponed to Feb 22 due to other minor cases. Labor Commissioner Schmid met with woodcarvers amid pay demands and a settlement hope. State charity agents plan moving 17 children from orphan homes to families as applications surge.
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Peter Kensler
Chestnut St
B. Frank Schmid
Indianapolis
Board of Charities
Battle Disaster at Ladysmith Darkens British War News
London reports and European capitals react to Gen Buller’s setback near the Tugela. British losses cited at 1,500 killed and 150 prisoners with heavy wounded totals as White’s relief effort stalls. Jameson wounded rumored, Boer claims push total casualties past 10,000.
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Ondon
Janu
Buller
England
Ladysmith
Tugela
Glencoe
Aguinaldo Chase and Mountain Escape Report
Gen Concepcion warns Maj March that Aguinaldo will disguise himself to escape pursuit. The article notes Spanish prisoners released in Lepanto, clashes in Sabangan, and Igorot guides aiding Maj. March as they trek the mountains seeking the elusive insurgent leader.
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Gen. Concepcion
Maj. March
Insurgenta
Manila
Aguinaldo
Monte Cristo
Pilar
Tiland Pass
Don Emilio
Concepcion
Lepanto
Cervantes
Sabangan
Bontoc
March
Aguilalde
Maj
Igoroteland
L. Keen
Buller summarizes withdrawal after Spionkop attack
Gen Buller relays Spearman camp dispatch detailing a failed Jan 23 attack on Spionkop. Water scarcity and steep slopes hindered artillery, yet troops fought bravely. After Woodgate was wounded, the decision to abandon the summit was made on Jan 24 and executed by Jan 27 with no casualties or losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Spearman
Acton Homes
Spionkop
Tugela
Warren
Spion Kop
Woodgate
Gallant Boers: Boers scale Spion Kop in dawn assault
At dawn the Heidelberg and Carolina contingents with others ascend Spion Kop facing entrenched English lines. Boers cross open veldt under heavy fire from rifles and field guns. Three forces move up three spurs with Krupps and other artillery covering fire. English bayonet attempts fail as Boers press forward until a white flag signals surrender of 150 men in the front trenches.
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Bopr
Heidelberg
Carolina
Spion Kop
Krupps
Lord Dundonall’s Cavalry Safe Across Tugela River
London dispatch reports Lord Dundonall’s cavalry, once feared cut off in the hills north of the Tugela, have crossed to the river’s south side and are now safe.
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DundOnall
Tugela
Ladysmith Fevers Report Fatalities and Wounds
An official dispatch from Pietermaritzburg on January 28 reports one killed and 15 dead from fever in Ladysmith. Spearman's camp confirms Major Massey of the Royal Engineers killed and Lieutenant Falcon wounded.
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London
Pietermaritzburg
Ladysmith
Spearman
Maj. Massey
Royal Engineers
Lieut. Falcon
London casualty lists update from Gen Buller
From London on Jan 29 Gen Buller reports further losses on Jan 24. Major Strong of the Second Cameronians dies of wounds. Cameronians add 16 killed 59 wounded 1 missing. King's Royal Rifles add 16 killed 61 wounded 1 missing. These figures align with Friday's totals for the same regiments.
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London
Maj. Strong
Cameronians
King’s Royal Rifles
Cameronian
Smallpox Fears Spread Across Indiana Regions
The State board of health fights an ongoing Indiana smallpox outbreak with high energy amid public indifference. Vaccination refusals in Washington county reach 90 percent as three new cases appear in Clay county and others in Chesterton Porter county Brownstown and Haubstadt. Officials dispute a false report about Bloomington University closing over the outbreak.
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State Board of Health
Hurty
Washington County
Clay County
Chesterton
Porter County
Brownstown
Haubstadt
Princeton
E. D. Laughlin
Orleans
Campbellsburg
Murty
State University
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Democrats balk at Bourke Cochran plan clash
Indiana party leaders react to Cochran interview in New York with mixed views. Charles Cox and Millard Cox oppose concessions and unity with Cochran while George W. McDonald says alliance possible but warns gold Democrats won’t back Bryan. Samuel Pickens declines to comment for now.
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George W. McDonald
State
Golf Democratic Committee
Cochran
Bryan
Gun Explodes on Wheeling Killing Two
A gun on the United States gunboat Wheeling exploded during a salute for the German emperor's birthday. Gunners Campbell and Nelson were killed, while Lieut. Beatty and gunners Conroy and Bite were seriously injured.
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Hong Kong
United States
Wheeling
Campbell
Nelson
Lieut
Beatty
Conroy
Bite
The Sun Promises Engaging Liner Garanties
The Sun emphasizes daily reading of its popular liners and calls attention to guarantees attached to its liners. It highlights the aim to keep liners readable and interesting while ensuring The Sun earns revenue from them.
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SUN
THE
Hners
Parry Discusses Jenney Electric Franchise Details
Mr Parry writes D M Parry who asked permission from the Board of Works to string electric wires along the north side of town under the Jenney Electric Motor Company's 1891 franchise. He notes the company has supplied electricity to bicycle firms, is a joint stock entity, and that he bought the franchise in August 1894 becoming its vice president. He recalls offices on 85 Illinois Street and later along the Belt railroad near the C H D railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Parry
Board of Works
Jenney Electric Motor Company
Kern
Jenney Company
Illinois St
Parry Manufacturing Company
Keeley Defends Drug Contract At Reform School
Miss Sarah Keeley superintendent of the reform school for girls and women's prison says there was no cover up in awarding the contract for drugs to Daniel Stewart's company. Gov Mount ordered Haag bid accepted despite Keeley's note that Stewart offered the better bid. She cites bid selection rules and clerical marking of items as caused by requisition notes. In other news James Douglass is fined for assault at the stock yards hotel after a dispute with Jennie at the table.
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Sarah Keeley
Reform School For Girls and Woman's Prison
Daniel Stewart’ Drug Company
Stewart
Louis E Haag
Massachusetts Ave
Mies Keeley
Stewart House
Gov. Mount
James Douglass
Stock Yards
Jennie
Orday
Walts
Mabel Murray Taken Into Care After Poisoning Attempt
Mabel Murray ingested morphine at the Poodie cog saloon on West Market Street Saturday night and was moved to a local hospital. She recovered enough Sunday to be placed in the Salvation Army’s custody for care and investigation.
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Mabel Murray
W. Market St
Salvation Army
Indianapolis Board Orders Street Rail Repair and Gas Mains Work
The Board of Works ordered the Indianapolis street railroad to complete repairs on Bloydave街 after track tearing caused citizen complaints. The gas company failed to object to extending artificial gas mains on Union Street. The city engineer was tasked with preparing creosote block pavement plans and cement walk improvements on several streets including Noble, New York, West, Shelby, and Noble again, with notices to interurban electric franchises to prevent ground electricity issues. Vice-president Davis of the water company sent another letter seeking referrals to the city attorney.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
Union-st
Palmer-st
Carson-st
Davis
Indianapolis Water Company
Noble-st
Michigan
Massachusetts
New York-st
Silver Ave
First Alley
Weghorst-st
Leonard
Shelby-st
Pleasant
Bradbury
Ohio
Selling Out Robes and Blankets and Horse Gear
A terse advert notes liquidation of robes blankets and harnesses with trunks. It mentions Van Derpool and Dustiea Oats and lists hotel meals at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Derpool
Ctand
Cate
Miners Deadlock Over Coal Wages and Run-of-Mine Basis
The scale committee failed to agree on coal wages with miners demanding a 20 cent raise and screen basis while operators favor run-of-mine terms. A sub committee redirection led to a joint conference held in frigid conditions as eastern trains were delayed and talks continued into Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dloor
Morday
Weather synopsis for late January brief forecast
The forecast covers a 36 hour period ending 8 p m January 30. It calls for slightly warmer conditions and fair weather through Monday night turning colder but still fair on Tuesday. The 7 am temperature is one above and noon temperatures at 12 and 2 pm are noted.
Cold snap forecasts and temperature readings across cities
The report notes a sharp cold snap with temperatures dipping near zero in parts of Chicago and Cincinnati, while Louisville temperatures stabilized around six above. Prophet Wappenhans predicts slow warming through Monday with moderating conditions anticipated for the next few days unless trends shift.
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Wappenhans
Chicago
Cincinati
Louisville
Saya
Local Court Fines Assault With Intent to Rob
Judge Daly sent the workhouse for 19 days and fined the defendant for assault with intent to rob. The report notes an incident involving Mrs Ida Garber and two colored men near Pennsylvania Street, with police notified.
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Geo. Williams
Arthu Ups
Daly
Ida. Garber
Pennsylvania-st
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