Indiana House Fails Three-Cent Fare Bill by One Vote
A fierce floor battle over the three cent fare bill ends with a 49 to 48 defeat as the Citizens streetcar lobby wins and a reconsideration fails. Amid shouting and chaos in the Indiana House, the vote is announced at 10 39 and Indianapolis heads toward no three cent fares before 1907.
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Allen County
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Hermit of the Wabash Appears in Police Court
The so called Hermit of the Wabash Thomas Lenihan, aged about 60, appeared in police court after wandering the Vincennes region wearing a home made outfit from wheat sacks and leather straps. He spoke of a love disappointment and alleged priest interference. He planned to travel to Vincennes, aided by officials for transport.
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President elect McKinley praised amid Spain turmoil
The report describes President elect McKinley visiting the White House amid protests over Weyler’s recall and Spanish policy. It notes Gates at the Eb bitt Hotel, reception by Cleveland, and McKinley’s health and inauguration plans, with fraternity badge ceremony and discussions of consular tensions in Havana.
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Capture and reported losses in Cuban battle memory
The report notes heavy casualties among government troops and Cuban forces with over 250 government troops lost and about 125 Cubans. It mentions Captain Mirez, formerly in command at Guanabacoa, as missing after being captured. Claims of torture by Cubans are uncorroborated and unverified.
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Guanabacoa
Insurgent Victory Reported in Cuba Amid Chaos
New York dispatches via Tavana and Jacksonville confirm a Cuban insurgent victory led by Gen. Rodriguez at Carminez. Spanish officers killed, Cuban troops wounded or missing, and Monroso’s right arm nearly hacked off. Provisions train captured near Havana. Spanish prisoners returned with minimal uniforms. a tense crowd and police escort to barracks follow. Rodriguez warns against harming his wife.
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Slap At Marion County Levy Debate Surfaces
The Gibson bill spurs intense debate over tax levies and school funding. Marion County faces shifting rates from 11 to 14 mills as old laws enable extra levies to cover shortfalls, drawing criticism that poorer counties bear the burden while wealthier counties contribute more than their shares.
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Severe storms sweep Ing land and sinking of steamer
Severe storms moved across Ing land on Tuesday. The steamer Favorite sank in the river near Louisa Kentucky with cargo and boat lost. A call by Governor Bradley orders an extra Kentucky legislative session for March 16. Lt John Boyle is favored for the senatorship. Comstock and Cunningham, manager and cashier of the Mecosta bank at Big Rapids Michigan, have been arrested for misapplying funds.
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Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending p m March 4 calls for fair and cooler Wednesday with a high then fair and warmer Thursday. Noon temperature Wednesday was 27 and 2 p m 28. Also notes driven wells at 40c per foot. Frank ButtsPhone 1791 183 Indiana Ave.
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Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Lieber's Tree Plan aims to honor deceased faiths with park memorials
City committees form to arrange a plan selecting a woman from each congregation to raise funds from families for a park tree memorial. The plan emerges as clergy groups, revival progress at Central Christian Church, and multiple local court actions unfold.
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Albert Tieber
Tha
Bliss Accepts Cabinet Post in McKinley Administration
Washington dispatch reports senator elect Cornelius N Bliss will join President McKinley’s cabinet as secretary of the interior, with Mark Hanna present at breakfast when Bliss reconsidered private life. New York friends favor Bliss for navy, while Gov. John D Long is tapped to join Washington urgently. cabinet lineup lists Sherman, McKenna, Alger, Gary, and others.
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Iowa
Brilliant Victory Near Jaruco Rocks Spanish Mills
A report from Havama states Cuban forces attacked four large sugar mills near Carminez, burning them after trapping a Spanish column of about 700. Cubans used concealed positions in cane fields and a stone fort to repulse Spanish assaults, inflicting heavy losses before the Spaniards retreated toward Casigua and Matanzas.
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Dr Hiram C Castor Clinic Hours and Advert
Dr Hiram C Castor located at 988 Massachusetts Avenue lists office hours from 9 8 to 4 p m and 7 to 8 p m with Sunday 9 to 10 a m. The notice promotes feeding horses Janes Dustless Oats and mentions a wide variety of Taples wm L Hlder.
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Gas sewer explosion rocks South-side on Tuesday
A terrific explosion of gas in the Yeiser street sewer shook the South-side Tuesday afternoon. The sewer travels from McCarty street along East street to Downey street and Mulberry street then to Arizona street and Pogues run. From Madison avenue west, manhole caps blew off with some dispersing up to 25 feet. Cause uncertain between sewer gas and gas seepage from natural or artificial sources.
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Prestigious Press Club Benefit at Grant Opera House
The annual benefit will be held one week from Friday afternoon at the Grant opera house. The entertainment committee has secured Francis Wilson opera company members, and Chicago's George Ade and John McCutcheon will perform. Thad Rich, a 12 year old violin prodigy, has volunteered to participate.
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Doctor Calls for Real Motherhood and Companionship
Dr. Maria Smith addressed the Local Council of Women on Tuesday afternoon, denouncing mothers handing children to nurses and arguing that motherhood must be direct and more companionable between mother and child. She urged action to stop proxy motherhood and strengthen family bonds.
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Council of Women
Mrs. Sarah Smith Dies at 78 After Illness in Indianapolis
Mrs. Sarah Smith aged 78 died from grip and exhaustion at her son E. B. Smith's home in 187 S. Alabamas. She lived in Indianapolis for many years and was mother of eight children. Funeral services will be held in Lebanon.
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S. Alabamas
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Fire Damages Sander Becker Furniture Stores
A Tuesday afternoon blaze in the Sander and Becker furniture rooms at 115, 117 and 119 East Washington Street caused an estimated loss of $7,000. Stock valued near $95,000 and insurance coverage around $19,500 affected the disaster.
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Marion Trust Co Names O Connor President and Adds Tieber Filing
M OConnor is named president of the Marion trust company with his seat on the executive committee. The action includes a related filing by Herman Tieber Sr. for the trust's governance and records.
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Marion Trust Company
Herman Tieber, Sr
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