Japan presses toward Mukden in fierce battle
Reports from Scripps-McRae Press Association in Tokio describe Japanese forces near Mukden advancing under heavy bombardment. Russian positions fall and retreat appears likely as Gen Kuropatkin's forces attempt to withdraw toward Tie Ling pass amid renewed shelling and snowbound fighting.
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Cripps-Aprae Press Association
Tokio
Marel
Mukden
Tevasian
Oku
Niles
Port Arthur
Scripps-M KA
Mun River
Nogl
Port Arthur Vet
Trang
Ligo
Erdugon
Petersburg
Caphel Ne
Karapatkin
Karopatkin
Brothers in Poverty Walk to New Destinations
Two Civil War veterans, Harry and William Willome, trudged from Danville to Indiana seeking aid and work. Worn, ill, and near exhaustion, they pressed on from the Friendly Inn toward Marion and Cincinnati with hope for shelter and a future. They lacked funds and immediate support, parting in a poignant farewell.
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Harry
Wiliam Willome
Friendly Inn
Henry
Danville
Ube
Marion
Ind
Willam
Cincinnati
Yesra
Dbs
Seibert
Tragic Farewell for Jarreltis Family in Indianapolis
Ralph Jarrelis, 4, an iron worker known as the friendly boy of Indianapolis, died after a pneumonia battle. His mother Mary Jarrelis speaks of the loss as the father James Jarrelis lay near death. The family, long tied to the local Red Men and structural iron workers union, plans a Monday funeral at Fagen and Ard's undertaking, with burial at Crown Hill.
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AR HA
Deaconess
Lalph Tarretls
Mary
Jarrell
Lyn
Delaware ST
Ilph Darrelis
James Jarrelis
Ralph Jarrelia
Nankie
Fagenard
Stiernon
Etnek
Gurnet
Crown Hue
Red Men
Strusturat Iren
Unten
Senate Accepts Bill Reducing City Officer Terms
The senate accepted amendments to the cities and towns bill Friday morning. Municipal officers will face a four year term when the law takes effect, with other officials receiving the benefit of the change to be elected in the coming November election. Officials may serve two terms in succession.
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Nuate Senate
City Fire Record Cites Odd Local Details
Fragmentary notes from a city fire record mention a Friday entry at 88 Meville, occupant Isaac Collen, with uncertain times and names such as Thuradaw and Richardam. Includes addresses 121 S. Weat and references to a frame dwelling, a railroad, and vague actions like Marding.
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Mevillesave
Isaac Collen
Nonay
Thuradaw
Oblast
Cubs
Richardam
Am. Briday
S. Weat
Phumas Williams’ Geen
Toma
Ile
Uf Dumber
P. & E. Railroad
Marding
Jos
Doctor Sues Plumbers Over Damaged Horse
Dr A Lawson sues Mathias J Dewald and Andrew H Wahl of Indianapolis plumbers for damages. He claims they negligently blocked a ditch on Tenth Street causing a horned animal to fall in and be injured, making it unusable.
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A. Lawson . Stackename
Mathias J. Dewald
Andrew H. Wahl
Plimbers
Cry
Indianapolis
Uhal
Death on Tracks Attributed To Bowler Mania
Coroner Tutewiler hears testimony from 19 witnesses that Thomas C Bowler died on February 2 due to an obsession with walking on streetcar tracks. The interurban near Halbyville is cited as the fatal setting as Bowler reportedly moved toward the tracks and was struck.
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Tutewiler
Thomas C. Bowler
Halbyville
William Cook Sentenced for Murder in Indiana
Latest dispatches report William Cook found guilty of murdering Preston Sanderson near Hartford City Indiana and sentenced to life in prison. Other items note Garfield’s beef trust report to Congress, a Warsaw revolt with Cossack casualties, a Vancouver collision report, a neglected girl found dead in Anderson, a suspected poisoning in San Francisco, and ongoing battles near Mikden with czarist appeals.
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Bluffton
Ind
William Cook
Preston Sanderson
Hartford City
Washington
Garfield
Congress
Fridla Berlin
Warsaw
London—Exchange Telegraph Company
Liverpool
Dominion
Vancouver
Mediterranean
Anderson
Spied Husband in Longstanding Divorce Court Case
In a diverse suit filed by Henry M Lach a well known town farmer Gerlich charged his wife with infidelity. A detective testimony described spying on Mrs Gerlach and Kelley the alleged lover on a farm and witnessing a tense confrontation as he feigned illness. The trial, held Friday, revealed details of the suspected affair and the detective’s role.
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Nwa
Henry M Lach
Gerlih
Matthew Welly
Gerlich
Raymond
Sherlick Holmes
Gerlach
Kelley
County Assessors Lose Salary Battle in Marion County
Marion County lawmakers amend a bill to shield county assessor Marion Eaton from a pay cut. The measure removes a $1 per diem for three days of Board of Review duties, while Eaton’s salary is bumped from $1.8 to $1,900 to offset the loss.
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Marion County
Marion Eaton
County Board of Review
Eaton
Perater
Lessons in Legislation Gallery Visit Sparks School Pupils
A Kinjamin Morrigon School group visited the senate on Friday. Mies Hil led the pupils as they occupied the gallery while Prof. Staley from Charlottes vie and J. J. Modxes from Morrigtown instructed the high schoolers in the chamber.
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Senate
Kinjamin Morrigon School
Mies Hil
Prof. Staley
Charlottesvie
J. J. Modxes
Morrigtown
Chicken thief captured in Anderson raid
Henry Dillard was arrested at 1 o clock Saturday morning driving into town with three sacks filled with chickens. An accomplice escaped. Dillard admitted stealing the fowls and led officers to his home, where three dozen more were found. He is linked to a gang raiding farmers' hen roosts for several nights.
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Anderson
Ind
Marrit
Ilenry Milard
Duilard
Dillard
City Needs Auto Clubhouse For Indianapolis Drivers
Our City Indianapolis argues for establishing a regional automobile clubhouse outside the city to host day trips and evening events. The piece notes eastern cities already enjoy such clubs and suggests Marin County examples, urging construction to boost automobiling pleasure and organize local owners.
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Indianapolis
Gany
Stand By Durbin Blood Flows
Former Gov. Durbin's financial plan for the state was shared by the senate as Gov. Frank Hanly's recommendations were ignored. A tax bill was amended to move the sinking fund to the general fund for three years to avert state debt, with funds used to operate one state and avoid a loan. Durbin opposed using sinking funds and aimed to rely on transfers to the renewal fund over three years. party lines marked the vote, echoing Hanly's address. A Warsaw telegram notes revolutionary unrest after the Imperial manifesto, with factories attacked, mobs fought Cossacks, and many arrests and casualties reported.
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Durbin
Senate
Frank Hanly
Honda
Maturite
Guy
Hanly
Sovernor
Tie
Scripps-M'Rar Press Association
Herlin
Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Whala
Burglars Enter Frankton Home For Jewelry Worth
burglars broke into the Frankton residence of Mr Farlow and his wife while they were away at a lodge and a neighbor visit. They stole jewelry valued at 0, according to the report.
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Bun Anderbon
Mareh
Knox and Graham wed after creek baptism in Kentucky
In Camptonw Ky on March 3 Miss Dora Graham and James Knox both of Bowen were married almost as they were immersed in a creek. The groom was baptized first while standing in the water and the bride followed immediately. Rev J M Wolasia officiated, reading the marriage ceremony.
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Scripps
S'Hak Press Association
Camptonw
Dora Graham
Jamea Knox
Bowen
J. M. Wolasia
Weather Spotter Confusion at Denison Report
A garbled weather note from Denison references an event on a date in April with unclear actions. The fragment mentions barer bop and trimming, but lacks concrete details about forecast or observers. Further readable content is needed for a complete card.
Beef Trust Profits Shown In Major Packing Firms
Washington reports Indianapol is among cities using only a small share of meat supply from the allied beef trust led by Armour Swift Morris National Packing and Cudahy. The six firms known as the beef trust account for minor profits per head amid limited interownership and private car line returns.
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Scripps-Avrag Press
Washington
Indianapolis
Tde
Allied “Peer Trust
Commladtiner
James H
Boston
Philadelphia
Providence
Baltimore
Department of Justice
Secretary of Commerce
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Natonal Packing Company
Schwarauchild & Sulzberger Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Cudahy Company
Tir Companion
Nation Packing Company
Despondent brakeman swallows morphine, later saved
Charles William, a Big Four brakeman distraught after his wife left him two weeks ago, drank morphine at night. He then went to his mother in law’s home at 1 Ringgold Street, collapsed, and was saved after a physician treated him.
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Charles William
Ringgold St
New Piatios 65 and wp. Wulechnara
A fragmented local advertisement notes a price of 2.00 per ton for coal and mentions goods for stores. The garbled text includes hours and locations such as Ohio and Mo but lacks complete details or a clear event. The readable items suggest a sale or supply notice for coal and furnace fuel.
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Fee Furnace
Ponta
Mais
Angered Representative Baker Appears Before Grand Jury
Representative Ananias Baker testified before Indiana legislature bribery grand jury amid rumors of more incriminating information. Prosecutor Benedict notes two lobbyist types and seeks bad actors while witnesses from Watse, Pars tor, and Noble counties recount limited bribery ties. The investigation progresses slowly with multiple representatives testifying and Benedict expressing mixed disappointment at outcomes.
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Ananias Baker
Special
Grand Jury
Benedict
E. A. Maker
Wat
GA. Baker
Ananias
C. A. Baker
Tobacco Trust
D. A. Baker
Legishnoras
Beneaters Warrica
Joseph Folk
Indiana
Benedict Motice
John M. Patton
Parstor County
Jay
Jengdle
Bethery
Frank N. Wade
Powes
Nanan AL Abter
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Kuropatkin
Shahke River
Chantan
Opbuves
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Wanpassan
Wilosan
Brothers
Sebatee
Deaconess’ Hospital
BILL
Muncipal
City Fire Record
Mikden
Perry Township
Anna Eae
H.T. Hearsey
Frankton
Knox
Miss Graham
Creek
Perature
Connerbville
George Hendrick
Brownsville
Denison
Atria
Herat
Piatios
Wulechnara
East
Ohio
Dake
Dance
Howe Dance Hall
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