Coroners verdict and sparsely reported notes from Brazil Indiana
In Brazil Indiana on March 13 the coroner's verdict blames the railroad in a fatal March 5 mining accident. An attorney from Chicago facing arrest for barattery is noted. Secretary Butler discusses shrinking prison populations nationwide, attributing changes to war enlistment and reform methods, with figures tracing Indiana penal institution trends from 1830 to 1899 and noting the 1880 to 1899 population ratio shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
Butler
Spain
Pestier ‘Ene
Indiana
City payroll raids halted by Mo m ruling on wages
New York March 13 Justice Whalen ruled that city workers from the past six years could claim excess pay above the existing wage rate. The decision followed claims of treasury looting since January 1 amounting to about 29 million dollars. Justice McAdam held the law was repealed in 1899 and, if in force, applied only to day laborers and mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mom
Whales Famous
Whalen
McAdam
Mysterious Shooting in Albany
Albany Indiana March 13 Frank Austin wounded by a pistol shot Saturday night. He refuses to name his assailant. O J Marks is under a thousand dollar bond accused of firing the shot. Cause and details of the encounter remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ind
Frank Austin
O. J. Marks
Maj Spahr Named For State G A R Commander
Jeffersonville Ind March 13 Maj J R Spahr's name will be presented to the state G A R encampment in May for department commander. He has long been connected with the government army depot at Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
J. R. Spahr
Government
German banker sells Meridian Street building for 30000
Charles F. Hahn of Westphalia Germany sold his building at 134-138 5th Meridian Street to Mrs J N Carey and Mrs Wilam Scott for 30000. The building houses Hollweg Reese wholesale china dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Hahn
Westphalia
Germany
Meridian-st
J. N. Carey
Wilam Scott
Hollweg & Reese
Won't Run the Farm on Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville Ind March 13 The Indiana reformatory farm will not be cultivated this season and prison supplies will be bought in market or raised on the truck patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana Reformatory
City council barred from paying vaccinator
Hartford City Indiana March 13 the city council has been enjoined from paying Dr C W Corey secretary of the Board of Health for vaccinating 1200 school children. Final hearing set for March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
C. W. Corey
Board of Health
Debate on finance bill near vote in Washington
In Washington on March 13 a large House attendance awaited the vote on the finance bill. Overstreet explained differences between the Senate version and the original House passage. The measure, once passed, heads to the president for signature and would fix a gold standard, with savings on government bond interest and widened bank note circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Overstreet
Senate
Williams
Illinois
Puerto Rico bill debate and fiery senator remarks
In the senate on Tuesday Turner was recognized for a speech before Allen denied altering his stance on silver's 16 to 1 ratio. Hour presented a memorial by colored citizens protesting Tillman language. Proctor offered an amendment to name a governor from active military lists. Turner argued the bill violates the constitution and assailed the Republican administration over Philippine policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Turner
Allen
Hour
Tillman
Landers $16500 suit over cattle mortgage and bank action
Martha B H Landers sues State Bank of Indiana over a herd of 107 cattle in Newton county and 101 head of steers in Morgan county. She alleges joint execution of a chattel mortgage by her and her husband Franklin to secure $8622.10 to Clay Robinson Co. and seeks $16500 and $10000 in damages for credit damage and farming disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha HB. Landers
State Bank of Indiana
Franklin Landers
Newton County
Morgan County
Clay, Robinson & Co
Nicazo
Democratic Plot Involving Goebel Murder In Kentucky
The Frankfort plot to link Republican leaders with Senator Goebel’s murder unfolds. Indictments may rely on grand jury testimony and a mountaineer confession alleging United States Senator Deboe attended meetings in Frankfort to discuss eliminating Goebel. Sawyer Campbell, brought from New York, holds more confessions and statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Gochel
Franklin Circuit Court
United
Deboe
Goebbel
United States
Sawyer Campbell
New York
Senator Deboe Named in Kentucky Warrant Arrest
Washington dispatch reports a Kentucky warrant issued for Senator Deboe. He said he anticipated action but was not disturbed and noted he attended only one Goebel Taylor dispute meeting, a lawyers’ session on lawful steps to remove Goebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
Deboe
Goebel-Taylor
Goebel
Republicans Adjourn After Last Senate Meeting
FRANKFORT KY March 13 The last dual meeting of the senate was held Tuesday morning and the Republicans adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Senate
Chicago Labor War Signals Factory Shutdown Crisis
Chicago on March 13 reports forty sash and door factories closing due to the Contractors' council and the Building and Trades' council dispute. About 6,000 workers, mainly union wood trades, lose jobs as unions relocate meetings to 17 halls daily. The Chicago association of machinery manufacturers says arbitration failed and no talks will continue with the International Association of Machinists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Irorty
Contractors’ Council
Building and Trades’ Council
Carpenters’ and Joiner's Union
Building Trades’ Council
Chicago Association of Machinery Manufacturers
International Association of Machinists
Heroic Work by Marine Hospital Service Leader
Dr Flurty returning from the pure food congress praises the United States marine hospital service under Surgeon-general Wyman. He notes public appreciation is lacking while commending daily efforts to prevent bubonic plague by strictly inspecting incoming ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flurty
Pure Food Congress
Washington
United States Marine Hospital Service
Sirgeon-gen. Wyman
Harry
Explosion Rumor Stirs City Police Quietly
City residents heard no confirmation of a Park-ave explosion reported Monday night as police, including Sergt. Frank Schwab and Patrolman Michael Rafferty, were elected pension fund trustees. Various local incidents follow, from broken jaws to divorces and a gas emergency, with church concerts and campus events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park-ave
Frank Schwab
Michael Rafferty
Police Pension Fund
William Russell
Naomist
George Pares
James W. Allen
Elizabeth B. Allen
Julietta Insane Hospital
G. W Moore & Co
New York
Lawton Monument Fund
Owen County
Danville
C. W. Kenley
Wm. Bachm
Washington St
Bachm
Etta Schissel
Frederick
Hoagland
Kruger and Steyn Appeal for Peace
Kruger and Steyn appeal for peace as a note on Bloemfontein. The town is described as barren with bowlders and low brush, its principal building the capital with a 300 foot ridge protecting fortifications on the eastern side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Peace talks gain ground as Boers demand submission
London dispatch reports progress in peace talks but no suspension of hostilities seen yet. English press and public demand complete Boer submission, with terms to be discussed later. Kruger and Steyn developments expected. Balfour says peace papers will be submitted soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kruger
Steyn
Balfour
House of Commons
Automobiles Promise Electric Cars for Indianapolis Transfer
The Indianapolis transfer company may add electric autos once battery power guarantees reach 25 miles per charge. A Wilker Brooklyn six four passenger brougham contract awaits a minimum 25 mile to ? per charge guarantee. A charging plant will be built at the stables to keep wagons charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Transfer Company
Wilker Company
Brooklyn
Floods Wallop Northern Illinois Rivers In March Deluge
Floods sweep northern Illinois as Illinois Des Plaines Fox Sangamon and Kankakee rivers rise. La Salle reports Illinois river 14 feet above normal and climbing. water works shut down. zinc plant may close. Factories damaged. livestock and property destroyed. Additional floods at Peoria Lorenzo Herget and Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winois
Illinois
Desplaines
Fox
Sangamon
Kankakee
LaSalle
Supreme Court upholds Indiana horseshop fire award
The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed an $8,000 award to the Indiana horseshop company of Marton against the Pennsylvania Railroad for fire damage to its plant caused by locomotive sparks on August 22, 1895. The Jackson circuit court ruling in Frank H. Gates vs B and O S W railroad was also affirmed. Gates, a conductor, lost an arm November 10, 1895 while uncoupling cars, with a special verdict granting £10,000 damages, later reduced as the railroad company prevailed on judgment petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Indiana Horseshop Company
Marton
Pennsylvana Railroad Company
Jackson
Frank H. Gates
Gates
Landor predicts Tibet future under foreign control
Henry Savage Landor, famed traveler to Lhassa, arrives in Chicago and warns Tibet could become Russian or English possession. He foresees Russia threatening India and notes troop build up on the Afghan frontier. He says England must finish the Transvaal war quickly to avoid further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Savage Landor
L’hassu
Tibet
India
Russia
Landor
England
Transvaal
Carmel man fined after hay check theft plea change
Cyrus Jeffries of Carmel Indiana was fined one dollar and costs in police court after being charged with obtaining money under false pretenses for a hay check of one thousand pounds. The charge was reduced to petit larceny after his explanation that he had no prior trouble, rented a farm to support a wife and three children, and owed a $70 doctor bill. the judge deemed him honest and gave a light sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus. Jeffries
Carmel
Ind
Clock that talks at Julius C Walks jewelry store
A watch repairer in Julius C Walks jewelry store has invented a phonographical clock that speaks the hours. It resembles a cuckoo clock but after the hour and half hour a human voice announces the time. The inventor is still experimenting and will not discuss the mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius C
Walk
Standard Oil Lobbies Hard in Washington Policy Battle
In Washington Standard Oil deploys a powerful lobbying operation with lawyers and experts from across the country. The drive targets three goals including ratifying the French reciprocity treaty, seating Quay, and retaining Clark, while projecting a $5,000,000 annual gain from favorable policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Mammoth Corporation
Congress Standard
Quay
Clark
France
Standard
Senate
Distress in Mafeking Report Warns of Starvation
A Times dispatch from Mafeking dated March 5 describes dire conditions as women and children die daily. The native population faces starvation with food scarce, water contaminated, and only horse flesh and bread from horse forage available in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mafeking
Times
War Office reports Paardeberg Kimberley casualties
London war office reports additional casualties from Paardeberg and Kimberley engagements: fourteen killed, two wounded and seven died from wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Paardeberg
Kimberley
Prize court frees Mashona but condemns flour cargo
CAPE TOWN March 13 The prize court ordered the release of the British ship Mashona seized last December for alleged contraband of war. The American flour in the Mashona cargo was condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Wellman Seaver to Build Canada’s Largest Steel Plant
At Mammoth Plant Cleveland March 13 The Well man Seaver engineering company of this city has closed a contract with the Nick21 steel company Hamilton Ont to build the largest steel and iron plant in Canada. The total capacity will be 2400 tons a day. The entire plant will cost nearly 30000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wellman-Seaver Engineering Company
Nick21 Steel Company
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
Robert Hardys Seven Days to Debut in The Sun
Rev Charles Sheldons latest story titled Robert Hardys Seven Days will appear in The Sun starting next Monday March 19. Readers are advised to watch for the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sheldon
Robert Hardy
Man fined for breaking his wife's nose
Vince Wilson, colored, was fined $25 and given 30 days on Tuesday for breaking his wife's nose. She had sent him to the work house weeks earlier for assault. he vowed revenge and carried it out, but she remains ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Association
Herron Truseum
Chris Roepke
Virginia Ave
Prospect Sr
Mose Simmons
Daly
Wesley van Eaton
Oliver Conger
Conger
van Eaton
Frank Perham
Frank
Charley Linn
Dr. Rogers
Whiteland
Til
Butler
May Carpenter
Chicago
Eagle
Kenwood Ave
Thirtieth St
Kenwood-ayre
Mary Flaherty
Insane Asylum
Irgane Hospital
First United ‘Presbyterian ‘Church
Menmmeeth
Vince Wilson
Indiana's Large Claim Against Government Advances
Prospects rise that Indiana will receive 640979.79 dollars from the government for discount and interest on civil war bonds of two million dollars to aid the soldiers. Principal paid. Fairbanks' joint resolution to pay the claim passed the Senate. Later review shows the claim is several thousand dollars less after some bonds were sold at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fairbanks
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Riot in England disrupts meeting in Starborough
A sympathy meeting for the Boers in Starborough England sparked a violent confrontation Monday night. A crowd smashed lights and windows, damaged shops of local promoters, and caused about £1000 in damage. The riot act was read early Tuesday and soldiers were deployed to clear the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Starborough
Eng
Co. H. Coster Dead in Banking Leader's Death
Charles H. Coster of J. Pierpont Morgan & Co. died Tuesday in New York. He served as a director for 46 prominent railroads and other corporations, shaping major finance and transportation networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Coster
New York
Charles H. Coster
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Snow slides stop overland traffic near Sandon
Great Snowslides report from Vancouver says melting snow and slides have wrecked the railroad, sweeping away a 150 foot Bear Creek bridge and blocking tracks with debris. Six Sandon houses were crushed, William McLeod buried, others injured but not fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Bear Creek
Sandon
Wm. McLeod
England Not Ready for Mediation Says Choate Note
The British government received a note from Ambassador Choate on behalf of the Washington government indicating the United States is prepared to offer its good offices if mediation is desired by England. The note suggests that the moment for mediation may have arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
United States
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice
Births list includes George and Cora Garton a girl James and Lillie Egbert a cur Clarence and Nora Smock a boy Joseph and Edith Gahn a boy G W and Emma Woolwin a boy Mr and Mrs Fishberg a boy Mr and Mrs Dorman a boy Deaths list Emily Ford 62 Edwin Vincent 8 months Edward Stewart 44 George W Bristow 25 John B Stout 59 Allan McClain 43 Marriages Harry W Griffith Jessie H Bird Edwin V Nye Dora A Noblitt Frederick Drinkatt Catharine Young Albert Fisher Abby Turner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Cora Garton
Rhode Island-st
James
Lillie Egbert
Lawrence-st
Clarence
Nora Smock
Ingram St
Joseph
Edith Gahn
River-ave
G. W
Emma Woolwin
Thaddeus-st
Fishberg
Washington-st
Dorman
Eddy-st
Emily Ford
W. Hleventh-st
Edwin Vincent
Trowbridge-st
Edward Stewart
N. Capitol-ave
George W. Bristow
Central Ave
John B. Stout
New York-st
Allan McClain
N. Liberty St
Harry W. Griffith
Jessie H. Bird
Edwin V. Nye
Dora A. Noblitt
Frederick Drinkatt
Catharine Young
Albert Fisher
Abby Turner
New York Journal debuts religious page edited by Rev MacArthur
The New York Journal introduces a religious page edited by Rev Robert S. MacArthur. The headline proclaims the page will present news and comment not as Jesus Christ’s divine wisdom but as a clergyman’s best representation of how it should be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New York
The
New York Journal
Sheldon
Robert S. MacArthur
Jesus Christ
Messages Reach Washington in South African mediation bids
Secretary Hay carried dispatches from President Kruger and President Steyn to a cabinet meeting asking the United States to mediate an end to the South African War. He refused to release contents. The State Department maintains discretion, with only the fact of the messages having leaked thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Kruger
Steyn
State Department
Reward Offered in Stout Murder Near New York Street
Detectives report no clue to the highwaymen who killed John B. Stout Saturday night and suspect the same robbers held up medical student W. M. Reser nearby. Holliday and Wyon employees have posted a $125 reward for the capture of the murderer. The funeral for Mr. Stout is set for Wednesday morning at 405 West New York Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Stott
W. M. Reser
Holliday & Wyon
Stout
Mr. Stout
New York St
Older men poised to lead GOP at convention
The text notes Bob Metzger slated for district 7 at the national Republican convention may not win the final selection. It suggests two older party members will instead receive the honors over Metzger and Harry B. Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob’’ Metzger
District
Metzger
Harry B.gates
Holtz Writes From Mangateran Philippines
From Mangateran in the Philippines F F Holtz writes to his brother Detective Wiliam Holtz under date February 2 describing a fierce battle that won Mangateran and noting continued hard fighting. He says the war is far from over and mentions General Otis did not know where Aggie was at that date. Holtz says he is mighty boney but well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangateran
Philippines
F. F. Holtz
Wiliam Holtz
Gen
Otis
Aggie
Holtz
Boney
Peculiar Death Of Child In Market Street Home
Herbert J. Pfau aged 4, son of Charles Brau, a traveling man for American Tobacco, died at his parents home at 1221 East Market Street Monday morning. Two years earlier he suffered diphtheria that ruptured a neck blood vessel and damaged his intestines. Sunday he ate candy, began vomiting and convulsing, and died a day later after remaining conscious until a few minutes before death. The case is described as peculiar with few similar on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Pfau
Charles Brau
American Tobacco Company
E. Market St
Capt Bundys Opinion From the Philippines
Capt Omar Bundy of the Sixth U S Infantry reports from the Philippines that while intelligent natives favor the United States the mass of the people hate the whites He predicts that insurgent bands will become outlaws once civil government is firmly in place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundy
Newcastle
Ind
Omar Bundy
Sixth
United States Infantry
Philippines
M. L. Bundy
United States
Door Contract Awarded for Monument Doors
The board awarded the six bronze doors contract to American Bronze Foundry Co of Chicago. Designs by Rudolph Schwartz of Indianapolis were used, with a total cost of 4800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Monument Regents
American Bronze Foundry Company
Chicago
Rudolph Schwartz
Indianapolis
Prayers For McKinley Move Through Methodist Church
Prominent church members plan specific days of prayer for President McKinley and Congress aiming to abolish the army canteen. McWhirter foresees the effort becoming universal, noting prayer for labor parties and related causes in the Methodist church as increasingly common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMcKinley
Congress
McWhirter
Methodist
Slept on the Track Leads to Bizarre Incident
LINTON Ind March 13 Whit sley D became intoxicated and see unclear report from the scene mentions a track related mishap or incident. The sparse text notes intoxication and an ill defined outcome with no further details on persons or consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Whitsley
Building Permits for Various Dwellings and Structures
A list of building permits approved for multiple addresses including Adolph Weilble 1223 E Marlowe Ave for a veranda and addition costing 200. S W Millikan Meridian St between 22nd and 23nd Sts for a dwelling costing 5000. J K Cooper 2139 Talbott Ave repairs 150. S M Richcreek Oxford St between Washington and New York Sts frame cottage 3500. Ed Melson 31 Hamilton Ave frame barn 100. H Guesking 35 E Georgia St frame shed 25. Fred Toke 6333 New Jersey St addition 650. J W Littleman 1012 Central Ave frame barn 450. Joseph Fisher 1205 Wright St summer kitchen 100. Don Ryder 1812 Fenniman Ave frame dwelling 900. Sallie Martin 1013 Hadley Ave addition 75. Gustav Ehmann corner Caverage and Bismarck Aves frame business and dwelling 1800. Gustav Ehmann corner Caverage and Bismarck Aves stable 125. L M Crawley 1019 S Illinois St frame shed 20. Fred Montain 510 Warsaw St repairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Weilble
H. Guesking
Georgia-st
Fred Toke
New Jersey-st
J. W. Littleman
Central-ave
Joseph Fisher
Wright-st
Don Ryder
Fenniman-ave
Sallie Martin
Hadley-ave
Charlottesville Fire Destroys $50,000 Block Monday Night
A major fire in Charlottesville North Carolina caused about 50 000 in damage on Monday night. The blaze damaged several buildings and prompted an extensive response from local fire crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
N. C
Ohio
Congress
Swift & Co
Eastman
New York
City Grain Market Report for Tuesday March 13
Wheat and corn prices shown with several carloads traded and rejects. No. 2 white and mixed categories listed, with percentages and track positions, plus wagon wheat and milling freight notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Timothy
Saturday Grocery Specials at Black's Store
Tomorrow at Black's store a long lineup of canned goods and staples is advertised. Items include sardines, salmon, crackers, soup mixes, vegetables, baking goods, condiments, and fruit. The ad highlights Ocean Gem sardines, Duchess oil sardines, assorted beans, pineapple, and fresh fruit selections with per unit prices and bulk offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Michigan
Polk
New York
Ladieeemenser
Cattle and hogs at Stock Yards report
Market summary from Stock Yards dated March 13 shows receipts of cattle, hogs, and sheep with price ranges. Entries include prime and choice beef prices, veal calves, bulls, cows, and lambs, along with shipment counts and weights for Tuesday trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spidtsina Panne Union
Secon
Interstate live stock market report from March 13
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts of 70, shipments 40, with varied classes for steers, heifers, cows, and calves and prices listed. Sheep receipts none. pork and other meats noted, while Chicago wheat and corn markets show declines and futures data, plus dairy and cheese pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Ana Wpwaare
B. Seuevs O
Vetare
Ceeenee
Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
Meérica
Limburger
Loi
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Maj. Spahr
S. Meridian-st
French Lick
Weller Shaffer
T. Taggart
Have
Wanazoe
City Life
Kruger and Steyn
Peoria
Lorenzo
Herget
Pontiac
Farmer Jeffries
Standard Oil Lobby
Beleagured
Mammoth Plant
Uncle Sam
British Columbia
Mr. Choate
Foreign Office
Choate
Herbert Pfau
Mkinley
Gustav Ehmann
Caverage
Bismarck-aves
S. Illnois-st
Fred Montain
Warsaw-st
WIRE
Cpp Hee
Black’s
Wm. H
Pope
Rome
Pepe Leo
Canossa
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