Cambridge City Sees Industrial Boom Lock In Pace
Cambridge City Indiana reports a continuing industrial boom with real estate up 20 percent in two months and no vacant houses. The land and improvement company sold 38 lots at 200 dollars each to lure factories, while Standard Furniture will employ 50, Cambridge City Casket 15, National Drill of Dub inning 50, and a large homing mill moved from Muncie boosts growth, the strongest since the Whitewater Canal era.
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Cambridge City Land and Improvement Company
Standard Furniture Company
Cambridge City Casket Company
National Drill Company
Dubln
Muncie
White Water Canal
Discrepancies Claimed In Decatur County Officials Funds
Greensburg Indiana March 13 county experts report alleged shortages in Decatur officials funds. Names and amounts listed for former officials include Tackett Meek Elder Nation Puttmann Gaston Wright Miller Anderson Broor Daily totaling 6898.87. Current officials Pleak Brott Meek Kincaid show smaller sums. Experts say fees were legally withheld at settlements but should have been turned in.
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Ind
Decatur
M. D. Tackett
T. F. Meek
Elder
John W. Nation
John B. Puttmann
B. F. Gaston
M. L. Wright
Augustus Miller
Jamlin Anderson
M. G. Broor
W. D. Daily
C. ¥. Pleak
W. T. Brott
J. C. Meek
W. J. Kincaid
Jones Ready for Trial in Abduction Case at Peru Ind
Roy Jones, accused in the Nellie Berger abduction case, seeks a new attorney and says he will stand trial anytime. A pauper attorney is now assigned after his prior objection. Misa Merger’s deposition notes illness preventing court appearance. Nelson, Perry township teacher, acquitted of whipping pupil Ellis Lamb. Brig Gen John W Wolpert’s wife with twins weighing 19 pounds total. Nickel, German resident, leaves for three months in Bavaria.
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Peru
Ind
Roy Jones
Nellie Berger
Misa Merger
Nelson
Perry Township
Ellis Lamb
John W. Wolpert
Catholic Knights of America
Valentine “Nickel
Bavaria
Geldreicht Murder Case Haunts Spencer County History
Thirty years ago Geldreicht, a leading farm owner in Spencer County, faced tragedy after returning from Troy to find his wife and two sons murdered. His youngest son survived by hiding under a bed. Although money was the motive, none was taken. Geldreicht was jailed on suspicion, acquitted after months, then spent about $25,000 seeking the killers and eventually wandered.
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Spencer County
Troy
All Ride Free and Push for Franchise Privileges
In Anderson Indiana on March 13 the Union traction company gave street car tickets to Mayer Dunlap city attorney Ballard the firemen police and city officials who are freely using them. An effort is said to be made to rush through an ordinance at the next council meeting granting the company extra franchise privileges.
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Union Traction Company
Mayer Dunlap
Ballard
Trade loss blamed on Anderson smallpox quarantine
Anderson Indiana reports a $30,000 trade loss attributed to a quarantine against the city over smallpox exposures. The notice notes business downturn linked to the measures and their economic impact.
Irish settlement taps liquor license renewal protests
Fayette in Boone county has protested renewing John Murphy's saloon license amid claims of disturbances. Local plans include plowing many acres of wheat and replanting with oats in response to the dispute.
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Lebanon
Ind
Fayette
Boone County
John Murphy
Elderly Woman Found Dead in Noblesville Room
Noblesville Indiana Mary Parish an elderly woman was found dead in her room Tuesday morning The cause is unknown with possibilities including heart disease suicide or murder awaiting autopsy results and further investigation
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Noblesville
Ind
Mary Parish
County settles with ex treasurer for four thousand eight hundred fifty four
Crawfordsville Ind March 13 The Montgomery county commissioners accepted 3454 as settlement from ex Treasurer William Johnson The initial claim was 3195 40 but credits were later found The case netted the county a final sum well under the original demand
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Montgomery County
William Johnson
Johnson
Citizens Rebel Against Garbage Master in Anderson
In Anderson Indiana on March 13 citizens accuse the garbage master of failing to collect most loads, leaving trash to pile up in back yards while only occasional pickups occur. Local residents plan protests until service improves.
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Anderson, Ind
Indiana Inklings and Farm News from Muncie Area
In eastern Indiana crops suffer as wheat, peaches, and clover ruined. Farmers plow under wheat and replant with oats. John Richman, longtime Muncie resident, dies at his home. Country roads improving for travel as winter eases. Local miners report activity near Evansville amid weather and activity notes.
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Indiana
John Richman
Muncie
Wabash College Gym Opens in Crawfordsville
A roundup of Indiana items notes Crawfordsville’s Wabash College now has a full-fledged gymnasium. Other notes include Hartford City glass blowers on strike for union wages, a fixation on Rosy Rhodes, and local curiosities from Valparaiso to Mitchell and beyond.
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Crawfordsville
Hartford City Glass
Carnegie Steel and Andrew Carnegie Deny Frick Suit
In Pittsburg on March 13 the Carnegie Steel Company and Andrew Carnegie filed a general denial to H C Frick equity suit. The answer is a voluminous document and denies Frick's charges.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Andrew Carnegie
H. C. Frick
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Wise wins Virginia seat in House by 132 to 126
R A Wise, a Virginia Republican, was seated in the House on March 13, replacing Democrat W A Young. The vote tally stood 132 for Wise and 126 for Young, marking a party shift in the seat.
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Washington
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Virginia
Will of Archbishop Hennessy Devised to Catholic Institutions
In Dubuque on March 13 the late Archbishop Hennessy’s will is released. It leaves the bulk of the estate to Catholic institutions while giving his sister, brother, and two nieces a home each. His brother in Ireland receives 2500 dollars and 2000 dollars is set aside for masses for the Archbishop’s soul, plus a modest memorial. A further total of 110000 dollars is designated for Catholic institutions.
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Hennessy
Dubuque
Ireland
The Work of Robbers in Hitchcock Bank Fire
The Hitchcock bank safe was opened after a Friday night fire, with about $11,000 reported missing. Authorities now suspect bank robbers. fire investigators previously blamed a defective flue for the blaze.
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Maroh
Bank of Hitchcock
Lady John Scott Spottiswoods Dies at 9 Percent Age
Edinburgh reports the death of Lady John Scott Spottiswoods, famed songwriter linked to Annie Laurie, occurring Monday. The obituary notes her long career and status as a notable literary figure.
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John Scott Spottiswoods
Annie Laurie
Hornaday’s Sentence for Embezzlement in City Office
Grant Hornaday pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced to state prison for one to five years. While serving as chief clerk in the city civil engineer’s office he misappropriated 2500 dollars in fees.
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Grant Hornaday
City Civil Engineer’s Office
Rhodes Plans Monument Study Tour Abroad
Cecil Rhodes intends to dispatch architect Mr. Baker to Egypt Rome and Athens to study mausoleums for a planned monument. The travels aim to inform design choices and architectural inspiration for the project.
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Athens
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Uspieten
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Gamblers Bossed Police and Graft Allegations Surface
Testimony before a city council investigation linked gamblers with police orders to free arrestees and alleged political use of officers. Sergeants Corrigan and Wallace described repeated releases ordered by Capt. Dawson, while other officers spoke of payments, undercover work, and aiding Democratic committee rooms ahead of the election.
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Wallace
Council Investigating Committee
Dawson
Saloon Shooting Scrape Leads to Questioned Orders
Corrigan reported a saloon shooting scrape on Columbia Ave at Nine teenth St prompting Supt Quigley to tighten watch. He nabbed 12 men at a rear room crap game, seized dice and 2.85 dollars, released the gamblers on Captain Dawson’s advice, then furnished a full report. Dawson was reprimanded and Corrigan later handed back the money to owners or the saloon keeper as directed. More gambling activity was noted at Cedar St and Virginia Ave where pairs of dice were tossed and players dispersed. no arrests were made and Dawson was again reprimanded.
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Dawson
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Virginia Ave
Quarrel Over Police Pay and Meeting Remarks
Attorneys Bell and Harding spar over whether policemen were stationed at committee rooms for pay. Testimony includes gamblers, saloon talk, and a plan to fire Supt. Quigley. Ex patrolmen recount remarks about a speaker and alleged threats as a committee meeting resumes with late reports on arrests and violations.
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George W. Powell
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Mrs Rusie Very Til In Illness At Home
Mrs A W Rusie mother of Amos Ruste, the balleen is seriously at rouble home.
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A. W. Rusie
Amos Ruste
Foraker Wins Civil Puerto Rico Government Bill
Washington reports a Senate approved path to a civil government for Puerto Rico with free trade for American products and a 15 percent Dingley tariff on Puerto Rican exports. A resident commissioner would be appointed pending full territorial status and a delegate in Congress. The decision marks the end of military rule and signals a civil government for the island.
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Foraker
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Lee for Governor Will Please Cuirass-Tebaccs Smugglers Easy
Cincinnati dispatch notes Havana rumors of Ludlow's removal and Fitzhugh Lee named military governor, with opposition to troop reductions. Col Bass authorized to buy revenue cutters amid ongoing coast smuggling, including Mexican tobacco repurposed for Havana cigars.
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Jeffersonville Army Depot Sends Alaska Supplies
Assistant quarter master general Barnett ordered 16 car loads of supplies from the army arsenal in Jeffersonville Indiana to Alaska. The shipment follows the president's order creating a separate Alaska department.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Barnett
Army Si Depot
Department of Alaska
New Jewish Congregation Formed in Logansport
Jewish citizens in Logansport Indiana have organized a congregation with Rabbi Joseph Leisher of Lafayette to conduct services starting this month. A temple is planned to be built at a later date.
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Logansport
Ind
Joseph Leisher
Lafayette
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