Iron Market Boom Pushes Metal Prices Higher
Iron and metal prices surge from Indianapolis reports with a boom driven by supply shortages. Pig iron rises from 10 to 14 dollars a ton recently and could hit 20 dollars soon. Wages for metal workers jump 10 to 25 percent as manufacturers trim concessions.
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Indianapolis
Henry W. Bennett
Indianapolis Stove Company
Bennett
Jemima
Lake
George R. Sullivan
London
Sullivan
Great Octupus tale of Rice bribe rumors shakes Ohio trust
George Rice of Marietta arrives in New York after revealing an alleged $500000 bribe offer to Ohio Attorney General Monnett to halt Standard Oil prosecutions. He alleges a Cleveland base of operations and notes idle oil and railroad harms, calling for government ownership or revolution. Squire questions the bribery claim while others dispute the size and source of the offer. The tale intertwines with Watson’s illness and a plan to move him to Baden and replace him with a government-friendly figure.
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New York
George Rice
Marietta
Standard Oil Trust
Ohio
Monnett
Standard Oil Company
Rice
Columbus
Cleveland
Windsor Hotel
Griggs
Co. B. Squire
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Oil Trust
Frank Monnett
Mr. Squire
Bright
Standard
Wratson
Baden
Germany
Watson
Campbell
Gov. Campbell
Alleged Bribe Plot Involving Watson Reported
Columbus Ohio March 8 The Standard claims to present the authentic story of an attempted bribe involving ex Attorney General Watson. The article indicates the case details and the alleged bribe incident, though wording suggests it is a purported account. Further specifics are unclear from the fragment.
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Columbus
Watson
T. A. Goodwin
Jonah
Lot
Elijah
Samson
Mr. C. 7
Sharpshooters Captured as Manila Clash unfolds
In Manila Gen Hale withdraws troops while insurgents regain ground overnight. Capt Linck’s Idaho company seizes nineteen sharpshooters within the lines. Private Champlain of Company M Fourteenth Infantry is killed by a sentry in the dark. Negros and Cebu expeditions land without opposition. native civil officials retained by American administration.
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Neeres
Cebu
Manila
Hale
Linck
Idaho
Champlain
Fourteenth Infantry
Negros
Forecast for Indianapolis Area Through March 9
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m March 9 calls for warmer, fair conditions. Wednesday night and Thursday expected to be fair with rising temperatures. 7 am temperature recorded, noon reading 26, 2 pm 20.
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Indianapolis
Eight story flat to rise at busy city corner
City Life notes an eight story apartment with modern luxuries planned at Pennsylvania and St Clair streets. An amateur musicale will meet Saturday at Miss Estelle Selig’s home 2006 College avenue. local building and loan groups seek voluntary liquidation. divorce and lawsuits, a fatal heart disease ruling, and domestic strife are also reported with brief local notes.
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Pennsylvania
St. Clair-sts
Estelle Selig
College-ave
Washington and Crescent
Horace Price
Amelia
Mason McFerren
JuHn Chandler
Chas. C. Adams
Wasteful Stationery Spending in 1897 Legislature Criticized
A dated critique details lavish stationery purchases by both House and Senate, noting high costs for pens, knives, blotters, and bill pads. It cites committee orders, including the congressional apportionment and temperance panels, and notes many items went home with lawmakers.
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House
Senate
Congressional Apportionment
Senate Temperance Committee
Electric line to Kokomo proposal near state fair
Promoters of a Kokomo to Indianapolis electric line approached the State board of agriculture seeking right of way along the west end of the state fair grounds. They plan to use Indianapolis streetcar tracks to reach the city and board members favored the project for cheap transportation to the fair.
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Kokomo
Tipton
Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis Street
Fair Grounds
Was a High Roller Missing Edison J Gil Lies Co Cashier
New York report notes Herbert W. Smith former cashier at Edison J Gil lies and Co coffee importers is missing. Thirty thousand dollars of the funds he handled has disappeared. Smith reportedly enjoyed wine and women. He left an aged mother a young wife and child in grief and poverty.
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New York
Herbert W. Smith
Edison J. Gillies & Co
Smith
Jonah
Lot
Abbott
Buckles
Advocate
Doctors and Dyehouse Sign Watch on Ohio Street
A fragment notes doctors along Ohio Street between Meridian and Illinois, with a close observer often smiling at signs as engines pass. Named physicians include Heath Maxwell Jordan and others.
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Ohio St
Meridian
Illinois
Heath
Maxwell
Jordan
Gomez Eyes Presidency Amid Cuban Power Struggle
Havana dispatch reports Gen. Gomez seeks the Cuban presidency aided by U S backing to disband the army for 3 009 000 with promises of 10 000 000 more. assembly backers fear his autocratic rise though Gomez remains popular with the public and plans a Washington trip with ally Gen Julio Sanguilly as a key ally and potential successor to Garcia and Maceo.
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Havana
Cuba
Spl
Col
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Gomez
Assembly of
Hts
United States
Porter
Assembly
Garcia
Maceo
Gen
Julio Sanguilly
Sanguilly
Ias
Sanguiny
Washington
W. A. Varty, JR
Spelling Bee and Canty Jubilee in Bellefontaine Hall
The best spellers from Toad Levis Dees tick led by Prof Wiseacre and the Lick Skillet academy led by Miss Tillie Lightfoot will compete in Bellefontaine hall on Thursday evening March 1 wearing old time costumes. A candy Jubilee will follow with 1 pound of candy given to the audience. The entertainment will be by the ladies of Rockie corps 40 W R C.
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Toad Levis
Deestick
Wiseacre
Lick Skillet Female Academy
Tillie Lightfoot
Bellefontaine Hall
Ladies of Rockie Corps
Deaths in Cuba Reported by General Brooke
Washington March bulletin lists troop deaths in Cuba. Sergeant Benjamin Hollins of Company L Eighth Illinois died at Puerto Principe from causes including acute hepatitis. Louis W. Channel, private Company I Eighth Massachusetts, died of typhoid aboard the Missouri in Havana. Private Christ Shoon of Highth cavalry also noted.
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Washington
Brooke
Havana
War Department
Cuba
Santiago
Benjamin Hollins
Eighth
Illinois
Puerto Principe
Christ Shoon
Highth Cavalry
Missouri
Louis W. Channel
Massachusetts
Fires Ravage Towns Across Regions Leaving Heavy Loss
Fires destroyed three Reid Bernese Alps businesses Bunker Hill Til Loss 30000 and razed an opera house and other structures in New Berlin causing 53000 in damage. A Boston block suffered 100000 in fire losses to factories amid broader blazes. An Alaska hotel fire started by a drunken guest threatened Dyea. A steamer near Brixham was seen on fire and disappeared at sea.
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Reid
Bernese Alps
Bunker Hill
Til
New Berlin
Charlestown St
Boston
Dyea
Alaska
Brixham
London
Pro Bono Cigar Event Ties to Dinner at Valhalla
Fragments indicate a pro bono cigar event linked with a dinner at Valhalla. Details are unclear due to OCR gaps but local notices point to a charitable gathering and a class table exchange.
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Valhalla
Ory
Wesley's Followers in Upheaval Over Bible Truths
A New York dispatch report on a weekly Methodist ministers meeting stirs debate in Indianapolis. Clergy defend literal biblical accuracy against Cadman’s liberal interpretations, urging adherence to core Bible beliefs while acknowledging possible past misreadings.
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THE
SUN
New York
Methodist Church
Christ
Jonah
Bacon
Rev
Cadman
Metropolitan Temple
Bishop Andrews
Amdr
No-ma
Lot
Adam Clark
Park Board Forms New Leadership and Staffing
The new park board held its first meeting on Wednesday afternoon with William English elected president. J Clyde Power will be retained as engineer and the clerical staff will likely stay the same. The board’s office is room 13 in the court house basement.
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New Park Board
William English
J. Clyde Power
Court House
Whispers of Royal News and Global Moves
Lord Salisbury suffers a cold while Lord Beresford arrives in London. Queen Marie Henriette of Brussels shows health improvement as Cornelius Vanderbilt recovers from rheumatism. Canada plans a Yukon telegraph line. Collier Brutus reaches San Francisco from Manila with four naval officers. Central Passenger Association debates summer tourist rates in Chicago. Mr Benth, a French explorer, arrives in.
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Lord Salisbury
Lord Beresford
London
Queen Marie Henriette
Brussels
Cornelus Vanderbilt
Yukon Territory
Collier Brutus
San Francisco
Manila
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
Mr Benth
Musty Estates Probation Chief Seeks Estate Settlements
Probation commissioner Walker targets 1500 citations to executors trustees and guardians to settle old estates. He pressed the sheriff for service but the latter refused citing lack of fees. Walker believes costs must be fixed and many estates are two years overdue.
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Walker
Guardiare
Walkey
Joaquin Miller and California President Mentioned in March Washington
The fragment references Joaquin Miller connected to California leadership and a Washington March context. It mentions Riley and a Hoosier figure Miller described as a poet, but the copy remains unclear on roles or dates. The sparse text suggests a historical note about individuals in political or literary circles.
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C. C. Lasby
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William A. Quayle
Meridian-st. Church
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Frank A Hamp
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Clyde Power
Musty Estates
Sherif
Joaquin Miller
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