Weather Summary for February from Indianapolis Records
February weather outlook based on Indianapolis Weather Bureau records over a year shows normal temperature 31 degrees, warmest month 18 percent with 4 inches, and average high around 72. Notable extremes include February 9 1899 low of 18 below and February 20 1882 precipitation peak at 5.02 inches. Average monthly snowfall records 46 inches on February 1 1898. Prevailing winds northwest, with wind gusts up to 44 mph from west on Feb 58 1901 and 44 mph from south on February 1901. average clear days six, partly cloudy nine, cloudy days remaining.
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Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Icches
Divorce Granted in Seven Minutes for 70-Year-Old Wife
Judge McMaster granted a divorce in seven minutes to Elizabeth Davis aged 70 from Wm. C. Davis on desertion. He left their home in this city and has not been heard from. rumors say he is in California. Davis's first husband was a Civil War veteran who drew a pension. upon remarrying, the pension ceased, and she sought the divorce to renew it.
Maryland Statues Added to Capitol in Washington
Maryland presented two new statues to the Capitol Charles Carroll and John Hanson in bronze, with formal ceremonies in both chambers. Governors, staff, and the statue commission attended, while the house floor welcomed the governor and party. Also notedが a separate item: More of the Wagner forger’s record was revealed by Rochester police in a letter. Wagner previously served four years after forgery in Monroe County. In music news Indianapolis musicians plan a concert and dance at Germania Hall with a varied program. A Cleveland jewelry store was robbed of watches and diamonds worth several thousand dollars.
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Washington
Capitol
Senate
House
State of
Maryland
Charles Carroll
John Hanson
McComas and
Wellington
Moor
Massachusetts
Depew
New York
Dolliver
Iowa
Pearce and Schirm
Maryead
Ad Dalgell
Pennsylvania
Wagner
E. D. Wagner
Middle West
Michigan City
Gerber
Rochester
Monroe County
Mother Gray Powders Sold With Name of Nurse
Ad copy claims Mother Gray, famed nurse at New York Childrens Home, now offers powders in drugstores for heless ailments. Cites uses for constipation headaches teething and worms. List price 2c with offer to try. Names Adrian Allen and Olmsted LeRoy in accompanying text.
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Nother
Adrian Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
State sues over ownership of 100 acre Indiana farm
The state of Indiana files suit in superior court against William and Margaret McCaslin of Marion County for possession of a 100 acre farm three miles west of Indianapolis on Rockville road. The complaint traces ownership from state ownership during Gov Hovey’s era to a disputed 19th century sale and subsequent transfers ending with the McCaslins.
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Indiana
Superior Court
William and Margaret McCaslin
Marion County
McCaslins
Indianapolis
Rockville Road
Miller
Gov. Hovey
Carr
Auditor of State
Gottahall
Gottshall
Gottehall
Edit. Robinson
Marlon Count
Charles Johnson
Metaslin
Trainmaster Porter Doubles As Brakeman On Inspection Train
In Kokomo Indiana on January 3 Train master C V Porter of Richmond and Spt Peters of the Pennsylvania road arrived for an inspection tour bound for Logansport. Porter dressed in overalls and jumper helped assemble an eastbound freight in minutes with conductor Meagan directing. He rode atop a car giving signals and orders, aiding drops at Elwood Anderson Middletown and New Castle before the train reached Richmond on time. Porter began as a brakeman and rose to his present post.
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Kokomo
Ind
C. V. Porter
Richmond
Spt. Peters
Pennsylvania Road
Logansport
Porter
Mike Meagan
Meagan
Elwood
Anderson
Middletown
New Castle
Tracks Under Water Cut Renovo Service On Susquehanna
A large ice gorge on the Susquehanna at Renovo has flooded tracks near Williamsport. Pennsylvania railroad service is suspended as rivers rise and ice jams block transit for miles.
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Williamsport
Susquehanna River
Renovo
Pennsylvania
Ready for Business Commercial Trust opens with Indiana leadership
The Commercial Trust Company formally opened after delays caused by missing blank books. Located on handsomely turned turmanea or ees in Fitzgerald parade, the firm shows a prosperous start. Officers W W Hubbard president H Macke Agen vice president C Mercen secretary Julius M Martens treasurer. directors Everett Wagner G Lupton Hartrobe Seybold Logansport. Authorized capital of 900000, over half sold.
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Commercial Trust Company
Indiana
W. W. Hubbard
Bank Robbery Ring Solved In Steeleville Case
The alleged ringleader Jerry Richtmyer, 19, is in custody after a Steeleville bank strongbox was blown by dynamite. Police recovered over $1,000 in loot from Richtmyer’s home where a large package of money was found. investigators note he was on his honeymoon when arrested and his marriage triggered the investigation.
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ST. Louis
Steelevile
Jerry Richtmyer
Yusener
Steeleville Ban
Richtmyer
Tal Priest
Move to buy Morton homestead for Richmond memorial
A movement in Richmond Indiana seeks to persuade the state legislature to purchase Oliver Morton’s Centerville homestead to convert it into a history memorial and museum. The plan aims to preserve the historic site as a public legacy.
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Richmond
Ind
Majana
Oliver Morton
Centerville
Automatic baby nurse device could soothe infants at cradle
A Swiss mechanic in Geneva claims to have invented an automatic baby's nurse. The cradle carries attached air-wave wires to trigger a phonograph crooning a lullaby when the baby cries, while clockwork rocks the cradle until the crying stops.
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Geneva
City Life School Board Sets Special Meeting
The school board will hold a special meeting Saturday night to plan utilizing the relief bill passed by the legislature. Bids for the school bond issue of $00.00 will be advertised at once.
Multicontinent Deaths and Local Disasters Span July News
Marla Osborn a 103 year old colored woman died in Cincinnati while Judge J M Browning of St Louis heads Bricht's disease. Clarence Darrow a Chicago attorney runs for mayor. Alabama passes a bill on gate of charatte paper. Eight thieves and one constable killed in Ormoc West Leyte. James Barker M K T passenger agent dies in San Antonio of Kwright disease. Clinch Valley coal company lands in Richland VA burns, loan of 29000. Patrick Johnson Jesse Huff and William Redman hurt in Mayling KY powder explosion when a match dropped into a keg. Interior freight handlers' association elects officers in St Louis with L J Curran and M J Donnelly. Miner Breggio North Fork vadet kills his sister-in-law Mrs Antonio Cardina then is shot by arresting officer.
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St. Louis
Bricht
Clarence
Darrow
Chicago
Alabamao House
Charatte Paper
Ormoc
Leyte
Jamcs Barker
San Antonio Tex
Kright
Clinch Valley
North Fork
Vadet
Antonio Cardina
Cure a Cold in One Day Pill Ad
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day with a money-back promise. It mentions a signature on each box and claims additional products like Lung Renovator as a preventative for smallpox scarlet fever and measles. It also alleges protection against tuberculosis using a germicide remedy and notes availability at all druggists.
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ATV
Free Swamp Root Sample Bottle From Kilmer Co Mall Ad
The ad promotes a free sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York for kidney liver or bladder trouble. It claims prior doctors and medicines failed and urges writing to receive the sample and a testimonial book without cost. It notes a nationwide mail offer and mentions inexpensive hemp liners and two phone lines.
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Swamp Root
Thore
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Eloped in a Balloon Story From Ashland
Henry Prater of Letcher county says his young bride vanished after joining a balloon ascent at a town fair. The balloon was found uninjured, but the woman and her companion disappeared, leaving Prater convinced she still lives with the other man.
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Henry Prater
Ashland
Letcher County
Prater
General Miles Visits King Edward at Windsor Castle
Lieutenant General Miles of the United States army is the guest of King Edward at Windsor Castle over Sunday. He dined and slept at the castle by the King's special invitation.
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London
Miles
United States Army
Edward
Windsor Castle
Oiling His Memory and City Notes Mix in News
Senator Whitcomb of Terre Haute seeks to identify an anonymous correspondent who questions prison terms and penology policy. The letter, partial and dated Indianapolis, hints at Republican loyalties and long-standing views on sentencing. Also included: New York tipping scandal lore and Chicago live stock market briefs.
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Senator Whitcomb
Terre Haute
Werden
Abe Lincoln
Notice request for selling items by mail
Small classified notice advertises selling a dog guitar barge wagon by mail. Mentions 20 cents per six words and Renulta guaranteed. Provides Office and phone numbers for contact.
Baron Von Sternberg Reaffirms Monroe Doctrine Stance
New York January 31 Baron Von Sternberg Germany’s envoy asserts the Monroe Doctrine would not permit a German coating station or territory in South America while noting his respect for American policy. Also details on the Jersey Central wreck heroine Mia. Larkpan and local relief efforts, plus brief market notes from Chicago and other cities.
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New York
Baron von Sternberg
Germany
Washington
Baron Anid
Moon
Toledo Grain Prices on January 31 Warped by Markets
Toledo market report lists wheat at cash and January 7 to 7c, May 8 3 4c, July 7 6 4c. Corn delayed at January 46c, May 44 1 4c. Oats January 2s 9e, May 1 Wie. Rye No 2 at 9c. Cloverseed January 1.15, March 37.20, alsyke 8.10.
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Chicago
Toledo
Wall Street in Jan markets show mixed gains and rail looks
In New York on January 31 Union Pacific and Erie led rail shares higher while Reading rose modestly and Pennsylvania stayed barely steady. Delaware & Hudson jumped then retraced, bank loan news pressured overall market. government bonds unchanged. Closing levels cite weak sentiment with few notable gains. The Sun highlights include page six seventh page columns on real estate and sales.
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Gy Meyer & Kiser
New York
Union Pacific
Harriman
Hart
Frisco
Grestsinger
Southern Railway
Dun
Bradatreet's
Erie
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware & Hudson
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Southern Pacific
Atchison, &7
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Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific
Indianapolis Markets Poultry Eggs and Groceries Prices
Indianapolis markets list broad price quotes for poultry eggs butter cheese and meats. It catalogs fowls ducks geese tenderloin hams bacon lard and sausage with per unit and per weight figures, plus flour bran and a wide range of groceries, produce, canned goods, and chemicals. Also reports East Buffalo live stock receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges.
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