Beef Scandal Report Nears Completion On Army Food
Washington reports the war investigation committee will send a nearly complete 40 000 word document with a 500 page appendix to President McKinley. The findings exonerate most officials while naming Gen Miles and Gen Breckinridge, faulting inspections and supply controls throughout the service.
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Washington
War Investigation Committee
MacSinley
Miles
Breckinridge
War Department
Santiago
Secretary of War
Shafter
Telegrams tie Brine to beef trust investigation progress
The Journal publishes telegrams alleged from G. J. Brine in Washington to a Chicago beef trust representative. Gen Eagan allegedly advised Brine while Col Denby’s role in the commission’s report is cited. A Jan 24 message notes Denby’s five hour work session and doubts about Daly’s statements.
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New York
Journal
G. J. Brine
Washington
Beef Trust
Chicago
Gen. Eagan
Brine
Investigation Commission
Col. Denby
C. M. Favorite
Denby
Daly
Generals Miles and Hagan Meet Casually at Arlington Hotel
In civilian dress at the Arlington Hotel lobby on Sunday night Gen. Miles and Gen. Hagan faced each other but did not salute or acknowledge one another. Gen. Hagan then left the hotel shortly after the encounter.
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Miles
Hagan
Washington
Gen. Miles
Gen. Hagan
Arlington Hotel
Mails to Be Fumigated in Smallpox Alarm
City health officials consider mail fumigation to curb smallpox spread though only a few cases exist. Postmaster Hess says vaccination and targeted fumigation possible. mail from infected homes already limited. Quarantine at 619 Market St and measures to vaccine thousands continue amid calls for school vaccination and potential lawsuits.
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Hess
Board of Health
Department
Kuetemeier
BE. Marketst
Clark
Taggart
Hubbell Receives Frequent Blooms as Senatorial Courtesy
Monday opens with a bloom-filled desk for Senator Hubbell who has received roses many times, while the day features a flurry of bills. The senate and house debate anti lynching measures, National Guard funding, tax reforms, and state land sales as lawmakers push reform and security initiatives.
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Noel
Eichhorn
Gilbert
157Th Indiana Regiment
Indiana National Guard
National Guard
Bil
Gov. Mount
Shea
Nusbaum
Senate
Gill
Hugg
State House
Ball
Boards of County Commissioners
Finnce Committee
Agnew
Burns
Hubbell
Leich
Newby
Winfield
Baker
Whitley County
Hall of Representatives
Anyle
Portraits and a Beveridge column in Sunday World
The Sunday World presents portraits and a column about Senator Albert J. Beveridge along with items labeled as facts and non facts. It notes medical mentions of heart pains and danger signals, and advertises chocolates as a remedy at 60 cents in druggists.
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New York World
Albert J. Beveridge
Dan Storms Use of Reform Movement Cited in Indiana Tale
In Lafayette a story portrays Dan Storms, Esq., as the clever organizer who rallied county commissioners in Indianapolis to resist reform efforts. He returns home boasting reporters missed the ploy and notes he had to release a car bagged at Indianapolis upon arrival.
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General Assembly
Dan Storms
Fsq
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Gant
Rodney King Charged With Assault in Police Court
Rodney King, described as colored, faces assault and battery with intent to kill in police court after a Sunday incident at the Normandie cafe. Abraham Turpie, also colored and a victim, is in critical condition. King, intoxicated, stabbed Turpie when Turpie tried to eject him. Police subdued King after a chase. case continued until Friday.
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Rodney King
Abraham Turpie
King
Normandie
Turpie
Streit and
Lancaster
Bank sues transit firm for large sum over transfers
The First National Bank of Fort Wayne sues the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company for $20,000 on notes totaling $20,714.74. Allegations claim funds were given to R. T. McDonald, then moved to Fort Wayne Electric Corporation and signed over to the bank. A further request for another receiver is included.
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First National Bank of Fort Wayne
Indianapolis & Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company
Nates
R. T. McDonald
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
M Coy In It Again Placed On Fugitive Charge
Indianapolis youth Oliver McCoy, who deserted the 158th Indiana regiment multiple times and faced court martial, is again confined at police headquarters on a fugitive charge. Detectives Kinney and Thornton captured him days ago and authorities are coordinating with military officials to locate his whereabouts.
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House
Newby
Committee On Medicine, Health and Vital Statistics
Compton Pass
Joe Powers
Caraway
Barlow
Owen
Joe
Cravens
Washington
Feist
Roots
Oliver McCoy
Indianapolis
158Th Indiana Regiment
Kinney
Thornton
Coroner Reports Two Deaths in Local Area
Elizabeth Schervefsen 75 died from concussion after a bed fall at the sane hospital. Her home was in Switzerland county. Anna Sears, a domestic living at 316 Week St., died Sunday from neuralgia of the heart per the coroner.
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Elizabeth Schervefsen
Switzerland County
Anna Sears
Week St
Walter Milliken
Pennsylvania St
Myron Reed Dies Noted Denver Preacher and Pioneer
Rev Myron W Reed pastor of Broadway Tabernacle and early Indianapolis pastor died Monday in Denver He led G A B Colorado Wyoming and was linked to Debs cooperative scheme His sermons were terse and his eccentric mix with people sparked many stories The W Bowen Merrill book Temple Talks features his sermons and thoughts
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Denver
Colo
Myron W. Reed
Broadway Tabernacle Congregational
Myron Reed
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Haines
Mr. Reed
Reed
Wbgowen-Merrill Company
Forecast Delivers Cold Wave For Indianapolis Area
The 35 hour forecast through 8 p m Tuesday calls for colder dry weather with a cold wave. Readings show 5 degrees below zero Sunday in Indianapolis and a drop to 9 to 16 degrees by afternoon as Wappenhans notes temperature swings from Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa. Gas shortages and fires were reported as the cold intensified with temps dipping to near 10 to 16 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Wappenhans
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ripper Strikes Three in Solingen daylight attack
In Solingen near Cologne on Sunday a man known as the Ripper stabbed three girls in broad daylight before vanishing. Police report no trace of the assailant and the victims provide only vague descriptions. The spree had previously reached Cologne and Muenster.
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Cologne
Ripper
Muenster
Solingen
Here
Kosciusko and Martin representatives visit Indiana reformatory
Representatives Shideler and Baker of Kosciusko and King Roose spent Sunday with Warden Hert at the Jeffersonville reformatory. They highly commended the institution.
Debates Roar Over Army Bill As Johnson Fights Floor
In Washington on Monday the army bill debate raged as Rep Johnson Indiana pressed to speak amid disrupted proceedings. Champ Clark delivered a fierce attack on McKinley and his wartime leadership, branding officials with sharp epithets while Republicans blocked floor attempts and pressed for votes.
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McKinley
Hay
Cleilan
New York
Johnson
Indiana
Payne
Dearmond
Missouri
Hull
Hall
Dockery
Missuri
Hayl
Virginia
Cannon
Joss
Grosvenor
Mazimos
Ways and Means Committee
Carin
Bar of
Maine
Republican Party
Body of Capt J 9 A Sturte vant Found Near Fort St Philip
Telegrams from New Orleans report the body of Capt J 9 A Sturtevant pilot of the yacht Paul Jones found near Fort St Philip. He was 65 and likely asleep when the vessel blew up at night. The yacht’s owner and Mr Jones believe the ship anchored when disaster struck and other crew may be found. A victim named Puree Jones, 18, of Fern Ridge St Louis county is also identified among the casualties.
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A. Sturte
Vant
Paul Jones
Fort St. Philip
Sturtevant
ST. Louis
Puree Jones
Fern Ridge
St. Louis County
Taggart
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