All Eyes Turn Toward Mafeking in British Relief Drive
London dispatches report growing public expectation of Kitchener’s relief for Mafeking after Tadysmith and Kimberley. A Brussels message claims the siege has been raised, but no official confirmation. Roberts’s latest telegram notes British camp nearer Bloemfontein with 5,000 to 6,000 Boers on the front. another clash anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Kitchener
Kimberley
Mafeking
Pretoria
Mare
Transvaal
Vaal
Brussels
Roberts
Onfontein
Kipling Seen among Parliament Riot Mob Spectator
The article notes Yard Kipling led the mob that invaded Parliament House on Saturday, but he reportedly left when recognized. The anti Dutch demonstration followed news of Ladysmith relief, with mobs stoning Dutch papers’ offices on Friday and hoisting the union jack at Government House to protest the Schreiner ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yard Kipling
Parliament House
Kipling
Ladysmith
Government House
Schreiner
Will Crumpacker Reach The Gubernatorial Race
The piece weighs Crum packer as a potential Indiana governor candidate after his stance in the House against a Puerto Rican tariff. Supporters hail him as level headed and suitable for the governorship, while GOPs fidget over ship subsidy and tariff bills influencing renomination and fundraising dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Puerto Rean
Democrats Hold Peace Council at the Grand
Democrats hosted a council at the Grand hotel Friday night with Mayor Taggart presiding. He spoke on conditions and urged the gathering as timely for calling such a peace-oriented meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
Taggart
Kruger and Steyn Meet as Peace Talks Likely
The Times reports President Kruger has left Pretoria to meet President Steyn at an unidentified location. Observers think the gathering signals the start of peace negotiations after the war began. Baden-Powell commands 1500 irregulars defending Mafeking, with officers including Lord Edward Cecil and Capt. Fitzclarence. Mafeking’s garrison faces prolonged shortages, expected to hold out to June if needed.
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London
the Times
Lorenso Marquez
Kruger
Pretoria
Steyn
Ately
Cronje
Baden-Powell
Fifth Dragoons
Edward Cecil
Lord Salisbury
Fitzclarence
Cavendish Benthick
Mafeking
Women in the trenches report from Colenso
A Colenso dispatch dated February 28 describes two women found in Boer trenches after Pieter's kill. One woman lay dead, the other dying with a head wound. She said most men left the trenches three hours before the British charged. the 19 year old woman wished to flee but her husband would not let her.
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Pieter
Laval students riot in Montreal over Star office
In Montreal 53,090 Laval University and French residents demonstrated in front of the Star building. The British flag was torn down and trampled as the crowd sang the Marseillaise. A free fight followed with revolver shots and injuries. Victoria rifles were placed on guard to protect the drill shed amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Laval University
The
Star
Victoria Rifles
Col. White
Memorable Scene as Dundonald Enter Ladysmith
General White greeted Lord Dundonald before a vast crowd of soldiers and civilians in Ladysmith. White thanked the people for their heroic support during the siege, admitted cutting rations hurt, then praised keeping their flag flying as the crowd sang God Save the Queen in tribute. The moment marked a memorable scene of relief and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Gen. White
Lord Dundonald
Dundonald
White
Queen
Rudyard Kipling Accused in Cape Town Mob Incident
In Cape Town on March 2 a delayed report from the South African News accuses poet Rudyard Kipling of involvement in a mob incident. The terse item catalogues the accusation amid tense local unrest and limited details.
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Cape “Town
Rud
Democracy Speakers Rally Unity in Marion County
John Holtzman urged harmony while Frank Burke defended a pro mass platform. Millard F. Cox led cheers for a united Marion county democracy and August Kuhn and William Jungelaus pledged support despite past illness. Judge Edgar Brown likened Puerto Rican bill votes to the Boston Tea Party of 1876. Other speakers included Charles E. Cox and J. B. McCullough among many.
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Marion County
Indiana
John Holtzman
Frank Burke
Millard F. Cox
Kuhn
William P. Jungelaus
Edgar Brown
Boston
Charles E. Cox
J. B. McCullough
Henry N. Spaan
Henry Warrum
J. E. Bell
W. V. Rooker
John J. Rochford
T. P. Davis
Jerome Herff
Frank E. Gavin
W. W. Spencer
Henry Seyfred
Major to invest $1,000 monthly from book income
Shelbyville Indiana March 3 Charles Major earns about $1,000 per month from his book When knighthood was in flow and plans to invest earnings in Shelby county real estate. Friday his $60,000 bank balance grew by $17,000 to pay for a new farm.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Charles Major
Shelby County
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the period ending 5 p m on March 4. Fair weather expected. Saturday night and Sunday likely clear. Temperature readings show 7 am reading near freezing and noon around 34 degrees with 2 pm near 34.
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Indianapolis
Mrs Dean Sues Again For Support
Mamie Dean files a new suit against husband Matthew Dean for support after an earlier suit was dismissed. Dean, an engineer for the Big Four earning $125 monthly, allegedly has $400 of his salary withheld by the company from the first suit, which is named a party. She seeks $50 monthly for herself and two children.
Robinson slaying case man in jail ill at hospital
Paul V. Robinson, jailed for a year after shooting his wife in the Carter block weeks ago, is now sick at City hospital. His father asserts insanity and seeks transfer to the insane hospital.
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Paul V. Robinson
Butler Debaters Triumph Spark Irvington Ruckus
Butler students celebrate a decisive win over DePauw in a joint debate. Cheers fill Union Station as 50 honor the yellow ribbon march, bell tower peals ring through the night, and campus figures praise originality over oratory while suspensions are revisited and jokey hoaxes circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
de Pauw
Scot Butler
DePauw
Union Station
Greencastle
Glee Club
Irvington
Mehtine
Johnson and Thompson
Karslake
Jenkins
Plymouth Church
James Cunningham
Mehring
McKinley
United States
Gigantic Labor Troubles Loom Over Chicago Strike
Chicago fears a broad labor clash as machinists in metal trades threaten to strike. If extended, up to 94,400 directly affected and 236,000 indirectly, including 560 packing-house workers, could ripple across the city. Builders pause on the $7,000,000 federal building as unrest spreads among employers and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Metal Workers’ Industry
Secesversseaseee
McKinley
Kansas City
Fiano
Contractors’ Council
Bad Gas Short Oil Complaints Hit Indianapolis Gas Service
John B. Pearson, assistant to the president, says artificial gas quality and pressure exceed city standards though customers report weak sputtering. He blames exposure in cold service pipes for slowed flow and denies natural gas mixing. Also notes oil wagon measures questioned for full quantities.
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John BR. Pearson
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
The Marching Infantryman Joins Monument Corner
The large stone Infantryman has taken a permanent post at the southeast corner of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The barrel of his gun was cemented on after remaining too long for removal. A cavalryman of identical size will stand beside him in about four weeks, with sailor and artillery figures placed on the north side.
Brakeman Arnold Killed Near Covington on Big Four
The body of Joseph G. Arnold, a brakeman on the Peoria division, arrived home after being crushed by a freight train near Covington. He fell while attempting to catch a moving car following a running switch. Burial planned in Stockwell, Indiana, where Arnold’s parents reside. his wife is prostrated and their three month old baby survives.
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Joseph G. Arnold
Peoria
Big Four
Covington
Traubave
Arnold
Stockwell
Ind
City woman awarded $1000 verdict in damages suit
A jury awarded Julia Fletcher $1000 against the city for injuries on March 8, 1898, after being thrown over a 30 foot embankment where Fall Creek had washed away part of Tenth Street.
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Julia Fletcher
G. A. R. Plans State Encampment Committee
A G A R committee met at the Commercial club on Saturday to appoint an executive committee for the state encampment in Indianapolis May 16 and 17. D. M. Parry was named chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Rt
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
D. M. Parry
Mops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Ad Claim
An advertiser touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for colds, promising relief in one day with the slogan No cure, No pay and urging readers to pay the stated price. The copy presents a quick remedy claim and payment terms in a compact sales promo.
New Plaza Restaurant Opens Under First E E Plaza
A new management team takes over the city’s best meal spot, Plaza restaurant, promising improved service and a stronger focus on value with meals offered at 15 cents. The venue at Monument Place announces reopening with new leadership and a streamlined menu.
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Ee Plaza
Monument Place
Ice Trust Collapse Sparks Ice Price Rise Outlook in Indianapolis
The ice trust, a $7,000,000 concern with English funds, failed to materialize and could not float bonds, though it planned to absorb plants in Indianapolis and surrounding cities. Options expired then were extended, but were not taken up as the scheme fell through. Expect higher ice prices in Indianapolis due to a small, thin winter crop and reduced output from artificial providers. Heavy natural ice users will drive up artificial ice costs.
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Ice Trust
Indianapolis
New York
Cleveland
Toledo
Columbus
Dayton
Cincinnati
Chicago
Dooley Pleads Lack of Jurisdiction in Indiana Case
William Dooley files a plea to the jurisdiction in Superior Court Room 3 over a suit brought by Samuel Heckman. Dooley contends James Vance colluded with Heckman to bring claims for dissolution of partnership and slander arising from a cattle sale in McLean County Illinois, and that Heckman planned a deposition in Indianapolis to compel Dooley’s appearance despite long residence in McLean County. He asserts improper jurisdiction and mileage backstory to force the case into Indiana courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dooley
Superior Court Room 3
Samuel Heckman
Dooley
James Vance
McLean County
Vance
Indianapolis
Heckman
Panthers
Indiana
Handsome Gifts President Hints at Endowments
Jenkins of the University of Indianapolis anticipates substantial endowments. He cannot name donors yet. If they materialize, the plan to unite the university’s four colleges on a common site will be largely resolved.
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Jenkins
University of Indianapolis
Women Robbers Hold Up Saloon Keeper
In Mishawaka Indiana two women robbed saloon proprietor William Thayer on Saturday morning Seizing a 28 a2 watch and other jewelry they locked him in a wineroom boarded a train and escaped The bold daylight robbery ended with the suspects fleeing by rail clarification of amount 28 a2 appears from OCR but is reported as jewelry taken
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Mishawaka
Ind
Wm. Thayer
Guardianship Move Aims to Remove James Johnson
Probate Commissioner Walker on Saturday ordered Ebenezer Marquis to file a petition to remove James Johnson from guardianship of his daughter Elsie Marquis. Johnson, former justice of the peace, was arrested Thursday on charges he forged his niece’s name to release a $600 mortgage. Trust property for Elsie Marquis totals $175.
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Walker
Ebenezer Marquis
James Johnson
Elsie Marquis
Johnson
First Spanish-American War Vet Gets $12 Pension
Bert Young, injured with a Colorado volunteer regiment in the Philippines, is the county's first pensioned veteran from the Spanish-American War. Also items note lap robes and blankets at cost and various local advertisements for oats and meals.
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Bert Young
Shelbyville
Ind
Philippines
Real Estate Offerings Highlighted in The Sun Liners
Those interested in city town and country real estate will find a number of offerings of consequence in The Suns liners on page q. There are other liners of rare interest as well. Read the whole page. Remember that The Suns liners pay.
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THE
SUN
Power hall company directors form site committee
City Life reports the Power hall company directors met at the Commercial club on Saturday and appointed a site committee consisting of C. E. Coffin A. A. Barnes and Fr. A. Maus Col French of Chicago Salvation Army will lead services at the army halls 122 E Market st Sunday afternoon and Roberts park church Sunday evening Officers of the different corps will meet Monday morning and an enrollment of officers Monday evening
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Power Hall Company
Commercial Club
C. E. Coffin
A. A. Barnes
A. Maus
Col. French
Chicago
Salvation Army
Army
E. Market St
Roberts‘ Park Church
Up to Date Jewelry Offers East Coast Diamond Designs
Returning from the east, J P Mullaly announces latest jewelry designs and a complete stock of carefully selected diamonds. He labels each stone a gem and highlights optical work at 2 Monument Place.
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J.P. Mullaly
Republican county convention opens amid cold hall drama
At 9 15 Saturday the two bands rallied delegates at Tomlinson hall as candidates Sautey Koehne and Metzger waited in the Denison lobby. The Puerto Rican tariff bill sparked cautious debate while John O Spahr’s withdrawal left John C Ruckelshaus nearly unchallenged. County chairman Aikin gavelled the start as a nasal Full Weight hymn led by a uniformed quartet. Delegates crowded the floor and radio trying to catch a signal as the hall grew colder. Chairman Taylor presided and the organization committee backed Wm C Taylor for permanent chairman with Ensley secretary and Bone sergeant at arms as delegates noted the new lineup.
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Tomlinson Hall
Sautey
Koehne
Metzger
Denison
Mr. Sautey
John C. Ruckelshaus
Spahr
al Purdue
Aikin
Ward
Siip Vesuvius
Taylor
Stes
All Ney-General
Tam
Chiire Man Taylor
W. W.thornton
Frank’ ‘Lattle Ten
Committee On Rules
Sirs Thornton
Mr Thornton
Floyd Wiveie
Lerze
Tha
Harvey
Organization Committee
Wm. C. Taylor
Oliver BP. Ensley
George Bone
Co.rge
Chairman Taylor Tackles Politics With Statistical Flair
The speaker praised Republican efficiency and tax restraint, citing improvements funded without higher levies. He pivoted to national matters, addressing the Puerto Rican question with belligerent metaphor, invoking Lawton and the flag, urging Puerto Rico toward territorial status, and envisioning its seat at the table with Spain’s tariffs fading. The room stayed comparatively quiet as the talk continued into final remarks.
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Taylor
Philippines
Lawton
Sons of America
Pacific
Aguinaldo
Philippine Archipelago
Cvil
Puerto Rico
Congress
Spain
Mr. Akin
Honest Promises and County Reform Show in Summit Meeting
L. P. McCormack presented the resolutions summary praising the administration and pledging honesty in governance. The delegates endorsed the present Republican state and county administrations, supported primary election reform and voting machines, and approved township reforms. Debate centered on Puerto Rican tariff matters, with Thornton calling for a resolution to table the tariff issue as McCormack’s hand trembled yet the report was adopted amid applause.
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L. P. McCormack
Summittee
MacCormack
Clavel
Thornton
Slate Victory Reported in Local Council Meeting
John C. Ruckelshaus led the effort as prosecutor by wards. The motion to make the decision unanimous failed to gain more than a single supporter. A loud shout accompanied the conclusion as Ruckelshaus emphasized enforcing all laws.
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John C. Ruckelshaus
Lars White
Mr. Ruckelshaus
Koehne Nomination Acclaimed Amid Ward 1k Vote Confusion
Armin C Koehne faced an acclamation for nomination as ward 1k returns and the slate shows a win. Koehne indicated support amid sparse expression and unclear assertions.
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Armin C. Koehne
Koehne
Fragmentary Shelbyville Note Cites Doctor Kennedy
Fragmentary item from Shelbyville dated March Saturday references Dr T Kennedy and a skin related case or description about a bed cited in the garbled text. Authorities or precise details are unclear due to OCR corruption. The readable portions indicate a local note involving a physician and a medical matter.
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Shelbyville
Ind
T. Kennedy
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Tadysmith
Mafe
King
Democratic Harmony
Grand
Colenso Disputch
Cape
P. m
Robinson
Building Trades’ Council
Machinis's Place
Mr. Pearson
G. A. R. Plans
U. of I
Eeecape
Strawmyer & Nillus
Jance
City Life
John C. Rueckles
Shaus
Armin Kodine
Sherif
Eugenie Sauley
Dist. I
Teka
Sarge
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