Butler Students Debate Annual and Debating Society
In Butler, the senitors finally decided to publish an annual this year after a factional debate. The motion was killed despite a minority vote, leading to caps for next term. The Philokurian debate touched on intoxicating liquors. the Athenians elected Brewster as president, Adney as vice president, and Miss Tritt as secretary. A campus poem about Brewster sparked a stir. A Thanksgiving football game is planned in Indianapolis against DePauw with other matches set versus Beriham, Indiana University, Franklin, and Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwho
Fe Literary Societies
George ‘Brewster
Roy Adney
Miss Tritt
University
George Brewster
Mary Smith
Anshager
Indianapolis
DePauw
Beriham
Indiana University
Franklin
Snowstorm Delays Rail Service and Buries Parkersburg Deeply
A heavy snowstorm dumped about 36 inches on Parkersburg and neighboring areas with roofs crushed and trains delayed. The storm, extending across Hampshire and neighboring towns, left streets impassable and rail service significantly slowed. Local reports note in central state depths near 20 inches with widespread disruption to daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
T. Hampshire
Town Talk items from a busy city page
A busy column covers a March reception at the Commercial Club for H. H. Hanna, a hotel stay in Philadelphia by G Williams, and a high mass led by Rev Father Chartrand at St Patrick's on Dougherty Street. Other items note a $10 fine and 129 days for William Hampton for theft, a snowbound return of Mayor Taggart from Decatur, a death and funeral plans for Dr Charles F. Woelz, and multiple police and court actions including a jail term for Joshua Munden and fines for John Lotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club Board of Trade
H. H. Hanna
G. Williams
N. Capitolave
Hotel Hanover
Philadelphia
Father Chartrand
St. Patrick's Church
Dougherty St
William Hampton
Kingan & Co
Judge Daly
Chicago Set to Join American League in 1900s
Chicago executives met with American league officials led by President Johnson to finalize a compromise on the Chicago question. A further meeting is planned for April 24 to 27 to outline the league schedule, while reports about Indianapolis being dropped are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
James Hart
Johnson
Hart
Watkins
Young Shocked by Freedman Refusal to Sign Reduction Pact
President Nick Young denounces Andrew Freedman for not signing the reduction agreement. He warns that if Freedman refuses, seven other major league magnates must cover his share of the costs. The dispute centers on Freedman wanting Mercer and not Slagle from the Washington roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nick Young
Andrew Freedman
Freedman
Young
Mercer
Slagle
Freedman Faces Pressure Over Player Payments
New York reports say Freedman will be pressed at a league meeting next week to cover his share of reduction expenses for the Giants. If he refuses, other clubs may boycott a New York date. Hanlon and Robison finalized deals for McGraw, Robinson, and Keister, with Brooklyn securing funds, and a St. Louis game likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Freedman
Giants
Hanlon
Frank Robison
McGraw
Robinson
Keister
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Man Arrested After Squeeze Incident In Cerealinetown
Gorden Lyke, 22, of 1411 Rembrandt sr., visited Mrs. Mary Johnson in Cerealinetown while her husband was away. He allegedly squeezed her, she screamed, neighbors were alerted, and Lyke was arrested. He paid a $30 fine and faces $3 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorden Lyke
Rembrandt Sr
Mary Johnson
Representative Grow Nearing Death in Washington
In Washington on March 17 Representative G. A. Grow of Pennsylvania, the oldest member of the House, lies dangerously ill with erysipelas heart trouble and bowel complaint. He was first elected in 1851 at age 28, served as speaker of the thirty seventh Congress, declined a Rus sian mission in 1879, and was repeatedly reelected to the fifty third through fifty six congresses. Born August 31, 1823.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grow
Washington
G. A. Grow
Pennsylvania
House
Congress
Russia
Hayes
Woman found in opium den with two Chinamen in San Francisco
A well educated woman identified as Sadie Brown from Baltimore was discovered Thursday night in an opium dive with two Chinese men. Police say she was once the wife of a friend of Ah Sing, a Celestial, and that on the death of her husband he willed her to Ah Sing. She asserts eastern seminary education and refined birth, and her appearance supports this claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ah Sing
Baltimore
Sadie Brown
Eastern Seminary
Franchise Requested for Electric Line to Western County
Rich mond Indiana March 17 P J Freeman and J M Lontz asked county commissioners for a franchise to lay an electric line to the western county via Cambridge City and other points they are said to represent outside capital A hack driven from Lynn to Richmond plunged over an embankment on Chester Saturday morning passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
P. J. Freeman
J. M. Lontz
Cambridge City
Lynn
Chester
Sailed for Guam with first consignment cargo
The brig John D. Spreckels departed San Francisco on Friday carrying the first goods sent to Guam from the port. The shipment valued at 26000 dollars includes stock for a complete general store and a telephone system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John D. Spreckels
Guam
St Patrick’s Day Parade and Picnic in Sulzer’s Park
New York City observed St Patrick’s day with a grand parade by Trish societies on Saturday afternoon followed by a picnic at Sulzer’s park. The weather was perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
All Loyal Sons of Brin
Trish
Sulzer
Bad Split in Texas Politics Shifts National Roles
In Austin on March 17, reports say BR H.R Green, son of Hetty Green, is being groomed for vice president as factions within Texas Republicans split over the national committeeman race. The party shows a sharp internal division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
H.R Green
Hetty Green
Republican Party
Texan
Suit Filed Over Child Custody And Alleged Wrongful Removal
Attorney Frank Hendricks sues the Board of Guardians and Mary J Williams for Eliza Howard seeking 10000 dollars. Claims Carrie Moore was removed in 1896 without legal process and placed with Williams, alleging the mother’s unfitness and cruel treatment. Also mentions a related custody suit and 29 witnesses supporting the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hendricks
Board of Children's Guardians of 189
Mary J. Williams
Eliza Howard
Hendricks
Howard
Moore
Circuit Court
Turkey fears Russian moves over 1878 indemnity profits
In Constantinople cabinet meetings rise as rumors spread that Russia plans to seize revenues from Asiatic Turkish provinces in exchange for the 1878 war indemnity. Dispatches say Russia may demand an Aegean port, push for Asia Minor railroad concessions, and concentrate troops at Odessa amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Russiia
Turkey
St. Petersburg
Russia
Aegean Sea
Asia Minor
Odessa
Chain Combine Formed By Ten Firms In Pittsburgh
New York March 17. After months of effort capitalists launch a chain combine with ten firms in the group and a capital of 3 million dollars. Members include Hayden Saddler hardware Columbus Franz Krei Marion Lebanon Lebanon St Marys Baker Allegheny Garland Rankin Carlisle York Nes York. The Standard company will operate with its main office in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hayden-Saddler Hardware Company
Rolling Mills
Columbus
Franz Krei Manufacturing Company
Marion
Ind
Lebanon Chain Works
Lebanon
Frank Krei Chain Company
St. Marys
Baker Chain and Wagon Iron Manufacturing Company
Allegheny
Garland Chain Company
Rankin Station
Dower and Malloy
Carlisle
John C. Schmidt & Co
York, Pa
Nes Chain Manufacturing Company
the Standard Company
Pittsburg
Germany to Acquire Elka3 Island and Chinese Territory
A Berlin dispatch reports Germany planned to seize Elka3 island in the Persian Gulf and gain more land in China. It also notes a commercial expedition led by Dr. Fitzner headed for Anatolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
Berlin
Germany
Persian Gulf
China
Fitzner
Anatolia
Detective rules as Mary Smith suicide in canal case
Detective Bem Thornton concludes the drowned Mary Smith killed herself citing numerous suspicious circumstances and finds no murder case to pursue. The statement frames the incident as a suicide rather than homicide despite the drag detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bem Thornton
Mary Smith
Nho
Phi Psi Meeting Elects Officers In Indianapolis
Phi Psi's Indianapolis alumni association met at the Commercial club Saturday noon to organize. Officers elected are President Judge H C Allen Vice President Francis L Littleton Recording Secretary E H Knight Corresponding Secretary Frank Groninger. The society begins with 39 charter members including Judges J H Jordan F E Baker W D Robinson Merle A Walker Johan L Griffiths W E Henry and Thomas L Sullivan. A monthly hotel dinner is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Phi Kappa Tsi
Commercial Club
H.C. Allen
Francis L. Littleton
E. H. Knight
Frank Groninger
J. H. Jordan
F. E. Baker
W. D. Robinson
Merle A. Walker
Johan L. Griffiths
W. E. Henry
Thomas L. Sullivan
Boers Strength Near Drakensberg Passes Reported
Dundonalds hots reconnoiter Free State border and describe Boer units at Van Reenan pass and Tintwas pass into the Drakensberg. Two British soldiers wounded at De Beers pass. German ambulances with the Boers found abandoned at Modderspruit and later repatriated to Boer lines for care.
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Ladysmith
Dundonald
Free State
van’ Reenan’s Pass
Tintwas Pass
Drakensberg
de Beers Pass
Modderspruit
Death Penalty For Dinsmore Murder Verdict
In Lexington Nebraska on March 17 the jury found Dinsmore guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced him to death after a two hour deliberation. He collapsed when read the verdict. Mrs Lane, linked to the crime, was shaken by the decision. Defense lawyers filed a motion for a new trial and plan to appeal to the supreme court on a technical point, possibly proceeding to federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinsmore
Lexington
Neb
Supreme Court
Federal Court
Collier predicts court ruling delays Democrat control of state house
Frankfort dispatch reports Gen Collier asserting Democrats will not seize the executive building or mansion until all courts decide the Taylor Beckham injunction suits. He expects the US Supreme Court to rule for Republicans. Collier says Taylor and Bradley will not be arrested and notes women show strong interest in the political standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Collier
State House
Taylor- Beckham
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Last Resort
Taylor
Bradley
No Federal Troops for Taylor Prediction
Washington dispatch says McKinley will not dispatch federal troops to Kentucky. Officials note no aid application has arrived and attorneys agree the president cannot pardon Powers et al without a federal conviction.
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Taylor
Washington
McKinley
Kentucky
Powers
Taylor Heads to Louisville for Aid Appeal
FRANKFORT Ky March 17 Gov Taylor traveled to Louisville where reports say the conference began Friday on appealing to McKinley for aid. A detail of 20 soldiers escorted him to the train.
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Taylor
Louisville
Frankfort
McKinley
Mendham Twins Spark Morristown Hometown Feast
Morristown readers hear a Mendham tale of six newborns born within four hours to three sisters, Mrs J W Garrabrandt, Mrs Chas Freeman, and Mrs Frederick Guerin. The village doctor grumbles about overwork and considers hiring an assistant in response to the deluge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
Chas. Freeman
Frederick Guerin
Merridham
Has Cupid the Right to Shoot Boston Case
Boston March 17 Judge Richardson rules a Sunday night marriage contract is not void under the Sunday law. He notes common knowledge of Sunday marriage acts and that the point has not been tested in Massachusetts or U.S. courts. The defense objected and the case goes to the supreme court for ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Richardson
Commonwealth
United States
Supreme Court
McGill Testifies in Coeur d'Alene Inquiry at Burke
Allen F. McGill of the Tiger-Poorman company testified that military arrival at Burke Ida disrupted mining operations and led to his arrest by Major Morton who ordered a house search. He was released after hours detention and traveled to Wardner to secure mine operations, presenting affidavits claiming innocence for several men amid tensions with deputies.
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Washington
Allen F. McGill
Tiger- Poorman Company
Burke
Ida
Couer d'Alene
Morton
McGill
Wardner
Sinclair
Cnur Tau Phn
Carey
Lieut
Lyons
Irish St Patrick’s Day celebration closes with Kathleen Mavourneen
A St Patrick’s event ends in Masonic hall this Saturday night with the four act Irish melodrama Kathleen Mavourneen. Past figures include Fred W. Burton John H. Sharkey Wm P Cosgrove John M Sullivan Edward O Mahoney and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesspool
Masonic Hall
Kathleen Mavourneen
Fred W. Burton
John H. Sharkey
Wm. P. Cosgrove
John M. Sullivan
Edward O'Mahoney
F. J. Mc
St Patrick’s parade police lineup noted by heritage
The article lists officers in the St Patrick’s Gay parade, naming German represented police like Sergeant Scheigert and Patrolmen Trimpe Kitzmiller Rader Huhn Moninger and Kimple, followed by Irish descent Sergeants Corrigan 2nd Giblin Patrolmen Hagerty Lawlor Haley Naughton Raferty Hanlon Cronin. Supt Quigley ordered the menu for 1 p.m. service, typewritten with a green ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Scheigert
Trimpe
Kitzmiller
Rader
Huhn
Moninger
Kimple
Corrigan
Giblin
Hagerty
Lawlor
Haley
Naughton
Raferty
Hanlon
Cronin
Quigley
Actor Patton's Troubles In Columbus Society Circles
Allen Patton formerly with the Grand stock company has been brought home to Columbus from Cincinnati by Col. Patton. Three times in one week he was treated in Cincinnati hospitals for drink and drugs. His condition was severe enough that his father hardly recognized him before a hospital treatment and return to Columbus. He was a well known amateur actor and singer in Columbus and had rejoined the Grand stock company before resigning over parts he felt unworthy of his talents.
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Columbus, O
Allen Patton
Grand Stock Company
Columbus
Cincinnati
Col. Patton
Patton
Puerto Rican tariff bill faces two week delay in Senate
Washington March 17 observers expect at least two weeks before a senate vote on the Puerto Rican tariff bill. With 44 straight Republican votes, the forecast is that no legislation will pass except the civil government bill, as tariff opponents predict a final victory for free-trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Weather Delays Brickwork at National Automobile Plant
Cold weather halts brick laying at the National automobile factory on East Twenty second Street but work will resume Monday. President Dow pledges every electric vehicle will run at least 30 miles per charge. The Indianapolis transfer company refuses a line of automobile omnibuses claiming they would not exceed 18 miles per charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobile Factory
E. Twenty-second St
Dow
Indianapolis Transfer Company
Conservatives renew obstruction over Lex Heinze in Reichstag
In Berlin on Saturday conservatives renewed obstruction of the Lex Heinze bill empowering police to judge artistic decency. Socialists resumed filibustering and predicted neither the Lex Heinze nor the meat inspection measure would pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Cuban Dissatisfaction After Root Talks in Havana
Secretary Root departed on the Sedgwick after meetings with Cuban leaders in Havana. He promised independence with a caveat on a stable government, fueling Cuban disappointment and sparking dissatisfaction as negotiations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Root
United States
Sedgwick
Cuba
Cuba Libre
Annexation hearing set on north of Fall Creek area
A city council committee will meet Saturday night to consider the ordinance annexing territory north of Fall Creek between Meridian Street and Central Avenue. Citizens are invited to attend and offer pro or con views. Meeting in the city clerk's office.
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Fall Creek
Meridian St
Central-ave
Queen Favors Irish Regiment Formation
London March 17 The queen has decided to consent to the formation of a regiment of Irish life guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Irsh Life Guards
Split results reform in Indiana benevolent groups
The Catholic benevolent association of Indiana incorporated on a Saturday, a break from the Catholic benevolent league. Disagreement last fall over assessments led to Indiana department seceding, with chief offices to be in Fort Wayne. The National order of American plowmen, Logansport, reincorporated and the Seymour planing mill company incorporated with $5,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Benevolent Association of Indiana Incorporated
Catholic Benevolent League
Indiana Department
Fort Wayne
National Order of American Plowmen
Logansport
Seymour Planing, Mill Company Incorporated
Boiled to the Bone Died From Fright in Fire
Mrs C T Root of Chicago died of fright during a Friday night fire. Glenweed Inn in Huntington West Virginia burned Saturday with losses around 25000. Fire in the old Western Union building in St Louis Friday caused 25000 damage. Sub committee of the industrial commission to investigate Chicago labor troubles. Bryan not expected in Kansas City for the national democratic convention. A 3 million dollar stock company to develop Mexican copper mines being organized in Chicago. Alex Jester to stand trial at New London March 26 for a murder 30 years past. Mrs Katie Bedinger of Normal Illinois seeks 25000 from W H Bedinger and wife over separation from her husband. Bernhard Hichberger of Chicago, missing on eve of wedding, reported in west Cincinnati visiting relatives. Coffin makers in Chicago seek to unionize grave diggers to refuse bodies not in union coffins. Rev H H Barbour of First Baptist Columbus Ohio to install a transmitter so sermons reach sermon listeners by telephone.
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C. T. Root
Chicago
Glenweed Inn
Huntington
W. Va
Western Union
St. Louis
The
Industrial Commission
Bryan
Kansas City
Alex. Jester
New London
Katie Bedinger
Normal
Ill
W. H. Bedinger
Bernhard Hichberger
Fanny Goldsmith
Cincinnati
H. H. Barbour
First Baptist Church
Columbus
Saloonist Bergmann Arrested on Indictments at Washington Street
Saloonist Charles Bergmann of 320 East Washington Street was arrested Saturday afternoon on two grand jury indictments charging obstruction of the view in the saloon after legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bergmann
Washington St
Missing woman last seen near St Mary's Church
A woman left home on March 4 and said she was going to St Mary's German Catholic Church. She has not been seen since and authorities seek information to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Bishop Potter Returns and Praises Yankee Soldiers
New York March 17 Bishop Potter of New York arrived from Europe. He has seen the Philippines as a church envoy and possibly carried a government commission. He called the Philippine rendition satisfactory and said the war is practically over. He praised American soldiers as fine, splendid men in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Potter
Europe
Philippines
Protestant Episcopal Church
Postum Converts Coffee Drinkers With Digestion Relief
A grocer relays a testimonial about Postum easing family indigestion caused by daily coffee. He notes belching and stomach pain after coffee but finds relief after switching to Postum, detailing preparation tips and praising its stronger flavor versus weak claims. The letter cites H H Bidwell of Springfield Missouri as another satisfied user and emphasizes enduring benefit for both adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bidwell
Springfield
Monsignor Guidi Dies Delays Consistory Proceedings
Rome reports the sudden death of Monsignor Guidi an auditor of the consistory and a cardinal candidate. The consistory proceedings are postponed following the death announced March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsignor
Guidi
Rome
Monsignor Guidi
Fire at Henry Hagselberg home causes property loss
A faulty flue in Henry Hagselberg s house at 428 Harding Street started a blaze at 10 45 am Saturday causing about 400 dollars in damage before it was subdued. The furniture in the front parlor was damaged by smoke and flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hagselberg
Hom
Harding St
Wei ‘Gaved
Ribbon shades entice shoppers at New York store
The New York shop showcased a green ribbon counter attracting customers on a Saturday morning. Two young ladies asked a floor walker about ribbons and, after trying many pieces at the counter, resumed their habit of trying on ribbons around their necks and in their buttonholes, ending with the blonde remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
LUMPY JAW terror grips Mantz man
Joseph Mantz of 116 Millstreet carries a peculiar ailment that resembles cancer at first glance but a City dispensary doctor says it shares no cancer features. He notes the condition resembles anthrax or lumpus jaw common to cattle, causing local concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mantz
Kachner
Mantz
Interstate Live Stock Market Report March 17
Interstate Stock Yards reports Saturday receipts: cattle 30, hogs 700, sheep 190. Cattle grades range good to prime with weights 900 to 1,550 pounds. hogs mix heavy packing to lights 120 to 180 pounds. sheep and lambs include prime to fair lambs and common to good sheep. Prices indicate mixed demand across livestock classes with various bids per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Ana Wpwart
Peers
S.ee
Avetaec
Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Escers
Esse Eenesenses
Scots Res
Weuseune
City Grain Market Report for Saturday March 17
Agricultural bulletin lists grain bids with corn No 2 white 13 cars No 4 white 1 car No 2 yellow 10 cars No 3 yellow 4 cars No 2 mixed 5 cars No 3 mixed 3 cars and 28 total. Wheat No 2 red firm was tic track. corn and oats价格 shown with multiple grades and prices. timothy hay bids given for No 1 and No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Ae Zic
Hay
Timothy
Union Stock Yards Prices And Chicago Markets Report
Union Stock Yards receipts and detailed cattle hogs and sheep prices listed for Saturday. Includes figures for various classes from fair to prime, with quantities and weights. Chicago markets show wheat corn and Provisions prices, with notes on crop damage from cold and historical price points from St Patrick's Day.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. N. Hurty
Board of Trade
Taggart
Decatur
Charlies F. Woelz
Meridian
Washington Srs
Indiana
Co. B. Cones Company
Singer Sewing Machine
W. Washington
Gregoire and
Reisner
Marion Field
C.ed
Union Station
Joan
W. Ryckman
Edward Moxey
W. Market St
John W. Wishard
Persia
E McGettigan
Chas. DePauw
Premier ‘Steel Company
Omnée
Hidiane
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Milwaked
Denison
Walla ‘Lotz
Hamilton Ave
Washington-st
Meridian-st
Lotz
Clifford
Schwartz
Eays
Sid
Young IS
Nother
Texas
Board OF Children’s Guardians
Chain Combine
Orient
Thornton
Phi Psi
Doctor
Hood
Cupid
Sincclair
Mr. Dow
Catholic Benevolent Association
Bergmann
Rosa Hansmann
Bishop Potter
Toledo
St. Patrick's Day
Limburger
Dricks
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