Sheldon’s scheme on christian principles courting criticism
The piece reports on Professor Sheldon’s plan to run a daily paper guided by Christian principles from Butler College and Indianapolis University. It notes mixed reactions from Forrest Coleman and B S Ames, praising demand yet doubting daily implementation. discussion centers on news objectivity versus religious influence and feasibility.
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Sheldon
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D.forrest
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Coleman
Bible School
B.S. Ames
Jesus
Moses
Aristotle
Napoleon
Glimpse of ghastly scenes at Spion Kop battlefield
A young medical officer narrates a brutal day at Spion Kop. He describes shell and bullet wounds, the arduous dressing station, and the grim resilience of wounded soldiers. He recounts rescuing officers, sharing medicines, and later encountering Boer officers and German aides amidst the chaos.
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Spion Kop Battlefield
London
Spion Kop
Hic
Red Cross
Spionkop
Thorneycrofts
Democrats Seek Harmony in Precinct Committeemen Choice
Democrats agree that the precinct committeemen selection dispute is paused for the current campaign. The future policy may be debated at the county convention as anti-Taggart elements mock the mayor’s address. Possible nominees include A G Smith and John W Kern, with Bailey viewed as a favorite of the Taggart camp. Local gold Democrats wait on Kansas City.
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A. G. Smith
Joseph F. Fanning
Leon O. Bailey
Bailey
Indianapolis
New York
the Sun
James E. McCullough
John W. Kealing
Frank B. Burke
John W. Kern
John
United States Senate
Joseph E. Bell
Kern
Smith
Kansas City
Prosecution witness testifies on Couet d Alene inquiry
J H Forney the special prosecuting officer testified about arrests in the Couet d Alene case. He described prisoners placed in a bull pen due to unsanitary jail conditions and said many were released after it became clear they were not agitators. He acknowledged errors in arrests and discussed martial law. He denied threatening Johnson in court and noted Simpkins' possible arson indictment, not yet made public.
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Washington
Couet d'Alene
J. H. Forney
Simpkins
Johnson
Forney
Maine Monument Unveiled in Key West Ceremony
A terse report from Key West details the unveiling of a Maine monument by Fin tech officials. Limited readable words suggest a ceremonial event with the monument standing as a symbol, though specifics are truncated in the OCR.
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Maine
Key West
Fin
Tech
Ohio anti saloon league aims at Marcus Hanna
The Ohio Anti Saloon League declares war on Marcus A Hanna. Clark, author of the defeated local option bill, warns of trouble for Hanna and says the league may back rivals in the Republican party to retire Hanna from leadership. He hints at opposing Hanna’s backed candidate Laylin for secretary of state and would avoid challenging McKinley. Clark has been a Hanna leader in Franklin County.
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Antisaloon League ‘of
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M. A. Hanna
Clark
Senate
Marcus A. Hanna
Republican Party
Marcus Hanna
Hanna
Laylin
League
McKinley
Franklin County
Highbinder War May Draw U S China Pact in Chinatown
In San Francisco the tong feud intensifies since December as talks with China and the United States arise. Chief Sullivan seeks bonds and deportation for unruly Celestials while Ho Yow struggles to influence the violent groups. Five murders and five assaults in two months illustrate the deadly clashes between rival secret societies.
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China
United States
Sullivan
Ho Yow
Tongs
German American Democratic Club Elects Officers
The German American Democratic Club elected officers on Thursday night. President Fred C. Grossert and vice president H. F. Habeney led a roster including secretary August Tamm assistant secretary Joseph J. Bauer financial secretary Michael Robinson treasurer Julius F. Reinecke marshal Chas. P. Froschauer assistant marshal Henry Thienes doorkeeper Jacob C. Hintkley directors Joseph H. Schaub Albert Sahm George Roth Henry Stolte George Herpick Harry OG. Thuchum Charles H. Stuckmeyer Fred Schrader Fred W. Nolting and John Rauch.
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Democratic Club
Fred C. Grossert
H. F. Habeney
August Tamm
Joseph J. Bauer
Michael Robinson
Julius F. Reinecke
Chas. P. Froschauer
Henry Thienes
Jacob C. Hintkley
Joseph H. Schaub
Albert Sahm
George Roth
Henry Stolte
Acquittal in Henry Corbett trial shocks Racine firm
Henry Corbett of Racine was acquitted on Thursday in the sensational trial accusing him of killing Reverend and Mrs. David Cheney. The day’s jury verdict ends a high profile case tracing back to a complex web of testimonies and alleged motives across Wisconsin.
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Racine
Vis
David Cheney
Texas
Montgomery
Ala
Red Lodge
Butte
Mont
Fred Brown
Pension Bureau
Washington
Charles H. Parkhurst
New York
Grand Jury
Devery
J. Dvorak
Chicago
B. T. Jones
Cigarmakers Strike Urges Widespread Action in New York
New York on March 16 reports a growing cigarmakers strike after 2,500 workers of clerbs Wertheim & Shifter walk out for higher pay. Nine firms with over 5,000 workers plan half time to block aid to strikers, risking a broader walkout. Harbour Harriet Evans of Hinsdale endorses One Minute Cough Cure for croup and lung illnesses.
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Clerbs, Wertheim & Shifter
American Trust
Harriet Evans
Hinsdale, NL
Rug price drop at Badger store on Washington Street
A Wool Smyrna Rug priced at $1.38 features at Badger furniture store. The note contrasts with the usual Saturday price of $2.25 and mentions store locations 125 and 127 on Washington Street.
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Badger Furniture Store
Washington-st
Quaker Bread seeks license to sell alcohol in Indianapolis
WM M Goldsmith announces to voters in the First ward Center township Marion county Indiana that at the April term 1900 he will apply to the county commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spiritous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room at 1202 Malott Ave in Lot 37 Alvord’s sub. Known as ward No. 1 Center township.
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First Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of
Indiana
Malott Ave
Alvord
BE. T
S. K. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Milton County
Malottave
WM. M. Goldsmith
Railroad Time Card Shows Daily and Seasonal Train Listings
A dense roster of rail schedules lists trains by line and type such as daily sleepers parlor dining and chair cars. It notes ticket offices at Wall Street Chicago and Indianapolis areas and provides multiple departure and arrival times for connections including Cincinnati Cleveland St Louis Peoria and Columbus with various express and accommodation services across dates including Sundays.
Train schedule notes for Lake Erie & Western lines
Partial timetable snippet lists Lake Erie and Western routes with various connections. Entries show times for Tol and Mich City express, Peru and Plym etc, including ex and Toledo services with morning and afternoon departures and arrivals.
Liquor License Petition From Center Township Voter
The voter of the Tenth Ward Center Township seeks a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking at a room facing west on Pennsylvania Street. The business is located on part of lots 8 and 9 in square 6 percent in Indianapolis Marion County Indiana and known as No 33 Debeens in ward No 10 VE azaTKo.
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Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis
Indiana
Debeens
VE Azatko
Train schedule fragment with unclear entries
A fragmented timetable lists No 4 leaving at 5 45 am No 18 departing 3 2 pm No 32 arriving 10 40 pm with unclear annotations. The text appears to be an incomplete schedule note attributed to H M Bronson A.
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