Boers Overwhelm British In South Africa Defeat
News from London reports a severe British setback in South Africa. General Methuen was wounded and captured with 1,100 troops after a Boer assault led by Delarey. Four British guns fell to the Boers, with additional casualties and many missing.
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London
Great Britain
South Africa
Methuen
England
Anis
Delarey
Methiuen
House of Commons
Brodrick
Kitchener
Maj
Paris
Wynburg
Lichtenburg
Grenfield
Krasipan
Faris
Poisoned well discovered before anyone died
Joe Green, a 65 year old Civil War veteran, defends himself in police court against a serious poisoning accusation. A well serving many colored families near Mill and Thirteenth streets showed paris green residue. Police found green water and sediment when a bucket was drawn for evidence.
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Joe Green
Paris Green
Mill and
Thirteenth-sts
Paris
Green
Old line Democrats win county committee control
Primaries to select precinct committeemen were held Monday. W. W. Spencer is a receptive candidate for the chairmanship and would accept if thrust upon him. Elliott Hooten is expected to be vice chairman as the old crowd retakes control of the party.
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W. W. Spencer
Elliott Hooten
Mayor and Safety Board Clash Hidden Behind Secrecy
Tensions rise as undisclosed disagreements between the city mayor and the safety board come to light amid confidential conversations and withheld information. Officials demand transparency while defending necessary secrecy in sensitive safety matters.
Irvington Officials Meet On Police and Fire Coverage
Monday the safety board and the town mayor conferred in the boss's office with the fire chief present for part of the time. They declined to discuss politics orweather, but hints suggested talks on hiring six new policemen and fire protection for the recently acquired Suburb.
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Willam Schoppenhorst
Conrad Keller
Bob" Bryson
Ite
Irvington
Bond Filed by Marion County Heating Company
The Marion county hot water heating company filed a $25,000 bond with the authorities Monday to guarantee faithful compliance with its contract. The territory in which the company may operate has not been designated yet.
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Marion County Hot Water, Heating Company
Ita
Policemen to Wear Coats Open With Linen Vests
William Schoppenhorst proposes allowing police to wear coats with the top button undone and linen vests beneath to ease summer heat. He notes cost about $1.25 for dark linen vests and argues officers would prefer the comfort and still look neat. The Sun previously pushed for relief but Jim Quigley opposed the change.
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Board of Safety
Whiliam Schoppenhorst
Jim” Quigley
Complete success in smoke test report on coal savings
Prof Henry G Cox reports on a smoke test showing 18.67 percent coal saved on the day the consumer was served and steam production comparable to day one. Friday averaged 61 pounds of steam pressure. Saturday pressure varied. Nine hours of steam use cost 18 cents, with over 1900 pounds saved. Boil ers ran without the device Friday and with it Saturday. Also notes relief from itching piles with Dean's Ointment at 69 cents.
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Henry G. Cox
Ministers Debate Modern Books At Denison Meeting
Rev Nathan Sheppard of Seventh Christian Church defends Dr Willets and accuses critics of labeling him unorthodox. He argues conclusions come from isolated sentences. Rev J P Myers delivers a paper on Martin Luther's religious conception tracing his life and impact leading to the Reformation.
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Nathan Sheppard
Seventh Christian Church
Denison
Sheppard
Willets
Nightly brawls land 46 men in Police court with black eyes
In Police court Monday morning 46 men faced the court as evidence of street fighting compiled, 23 men showing three black eyes each from fists, knuckles, falls and head wounds. Bailiff and Judge Stubbs imposed large fines and workhouse sentences for the disputes.
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Saunas
Charles Dawson
Stubbs
Coots Plans Glass Window Fire Alarm Boxes in City
Chief Coots will install two sample iron boxes with glass windows for fire alarms to eliminate keys. Boxes numbered 45 at Meridian and Washington streets and 92 at Georgia and Meridian streets will be tested. Each box costs a dollar.
Three new smallpox cases listed by health board
The health board reported three new smallpox cases on Monday. They were Jos Van Horn age 2, John Vossler 14, and Wm Shelby 26, all white, with addresses on Twenty sixth street Eugene street and W Washington street. Clerk Carter noted Shelby was exposed and urged quarantine. he predicted cases would rise among white residents.
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Health’. Board
Jos. van Horn
White
Twenty-sixth-st
John Vossler
Eugene-st
Wm. Shelby
W. Washington-st
Carter
Board of Health
Shelby
Pana
Insane Man Indicted Over Rail Obstruction Case
The Marion grand jury indicted George Bridgford for obstructing a railroad track. Bridgford, about 20, was found insane by an insanity commission but confinement details delayed hospital transfer. A passenger train narrowly avoided a derailment after hitting the rail obstruction near the Big Four line on February 12.
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Down
George Bridgford
Bridgford
Justice Smock
Edenharter
Central Insane Hospital
Methodist Ministers Back City Sunday Baseball Law Action
Indianapolis ministers issue a statement urging church members to vote on Sunday baseball on March 23 and support the mayor in enforcing the Sunday law. Rev. Joshua Stansfield read the meeting’s paper. A symposium next week will discuss church and labor relations.
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Indianapolis
Methodist Ministerial Association
Joshua Stansfield
Alleged Combine of Public Contractors Baffles City Bid
The Board of Public Works suspected a contractor combine after sewer bids on Kenwood Ave. One bid won by George W. Seibert. another pair bids from J. L. Hudson and H. C. Roney drew attention. Both bidders later withdrew citing pipe price rises. The board may require new estimates if an investigation confirms a price-fixing scheme.
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Kenwood Ave
George W. Seibert
J. L. Hudson
H. C. Roney
Roney
Hudson
Board of Works
Nelson
Maj
Megrew
Change of Venue Sought in Damages Suit Over Liquor Death
Mary Newland asks Superior Court for a change of venue in her damages suit against Jacob Van Blaricum Mayor Bookwalter Terre Haute Brewing Co. and Francis Bailey. She claims her son died after drinking at Van Blaricum's West Indianapolis saloon and that the defendants can influence Marion county jurors.
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Superior Court
Mary Newland
Jacob van Blaricum
Mayor Bookwalter
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Francis Bailey
Bookwalter
County Treasurer Stops Removal of Pottery Goods at 13 W Washington
Goods tied to Hamilton Tile and Pottery Co. are held as the county treasurer delays removal until transient merchant license is paid. The school fund claims 250 for license against the owners, who have bought stocks for a New York store. A suit challenging migrant merchant licensing is pending in superior court.
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Washington St
Lcense
New York
Hamilton Tile, and Pottery Company
Hamilton
Pempte
Horner
Denison area notes and business changes in CITY LIFE
City Life reports Wheelway league stockholders meet at the Century clubrooms in Denison Monday at 4 p.m. Henry C. Cox leaves Cox & Layne for an independent office. Dr A Williams buys L Binford & Son real estate loan and insurance business. Old Denison hotel cafe to reopen as a ladies cafe with grill room kitchens and renewed frescoing. Y P.S.C.E meets at Y M C A to plan state convention June 26 to 29 with appointed chairs for entertainment finance press reception junior department usher hall decorations and pulpit supply. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup touted for coughs.
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Wheelway League
Century
Denison
Henry C. Cox
Cox & Layne
Law
Dr. A. Williams
D. A. Williams Produce and Commission Company
L. Binford & Son
N. Pennsylvania-st
Pennsylvania St
Y. P
C. E.general State Committee
Hall
Charlee J." Orbieon
Laurie O. Brown
Crates Sz Johnson
Indianapolis Named for Four-Company Army Post
Indianapolis is in line for a four company army post to be stationed at the arsenal grounds. Secretary Root is expected to approve the board of general officers report recommending the Indianapolis post. The War Department has not set a timetable for action or establishment.
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Dianapolis
Root
Board of General
Indianapolis
War Department
Central Ave Cars Drive Patrons Into Sudden Madness
Jimmy Jones of the Indianapolis street railway company introduced three large new Central-ave cars on a weekend run. Patrons, once steady, displayed signs of temporary insanity, with scenes of revelry then sobriety after church attendance. Officials fear potential lasting mental effects and plan a possible fireworks fundraiser and public meeting.
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Jimmy Jones
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Central-ave
Central Ave
Elliott
Twenty-first-st
Insane Asylum
Abused Hazel Orme In Hospital With Family Hopes
Hazel Orme lies in Eleanor hospital as doctors predict recovery while her mother posts bond and visits daily. Mrs Orme says Hazel seems contented and hopes for better health. The mother also sought police help to secure her husband’s release.
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Hazel
Mrs. Orme
Poice
Brayton Questions Mayors Stance on Coroner Race
Dr. A W Brayton visited Mayor Bookwalter to dispute reports that Dr. Dunlavy enjoys administration support in the coroner race. He urged the mayor to stay out of the contest, calling the fight already lively without official backing.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis vicinity period
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 11 calls for threatening and warmer conditions with showers Tuesday. Early temperatures ranged from 40 at 7 am to 65 by 2 pm with fresh southerly winds and partly cloudy skies likely rain along the Ohio River.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio River
Engagement Rumors Surround Tarkington and Miss Fletcher
Rumors sweep through Indianapolis circles that Newton Booth Tarkington author of The Gentleman from Indiana may marry Miss Louisa Fletcher daughter of Stoughton J Fletcher of the Fletcher National Bank. Tarkington and Fletcher both refuse to confirm or deny the claim though friends believe the engagement is likely.
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Newton Booth Tarkington
Indiana
Monsieur Beaucaire
Louisa Fletcher
Indianapolis
Tarkington
Miss Fletcher
Stoughton J.fletcher
Fletcher National Bank
Unclear medicinal ad fragment mentions Grove signature
Fragmentary notice references laxative and quinine tablets with E. W. Groves signature on a bet. No clear event or outcome.
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E. W. Grove
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Mayor and Safety Board
Safety Board
William Schoppenhorst
Marion County
Coots
Wolsel
Marion Grand Jury
M. E
Board of Public Works
City Life
Dr. Wood
Norway
Army Post
Washington
W. B. Fletcher
Hazel Orme
Eleanor Hos
Pital
Criminal Court
A. W. Brayton
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