Pauper Attorney Shirley Earnest in Police Court Defense
The Sun's pauper attorney Foster Shirley began work in police court with two days of notable success. He meets prisoners in the cells to learn their side before court, earning praise from Police Judge Stubbs and Prosecutor Collins for efficient, fair handling while avoiding unnecessary delays. He plans daily court presence.
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the Sun
Foster
Shirley
Stubbs
Collins
O. B. Orton
SUN
Samar Rebellion Ends as General Surrenders Island Force
Gen Guevarra agrees to surrender his entire force and arms on Samar. Gen J H Smith U S forces accepts armistice to ease surrender. Guevarra reportedly commands about 400 riflemen and will be paid 30 dollars per rifle. Gen Chaffee believes active rebellion ends.
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Manila
Guevarra
Lucban
Samar
J. H. Smith
United States
Smith
Gen. Chaffee
Power 100 On War Path Against Apple Borer
Power 100 plans a city park pest battle against the apple tree borer. Inspecting lower tree sections for signs of worm activity, they will wash trunks with whale oil soap to deter eggs and fertilize the soil. The borer lifecycle spans three years, with beetles laying eggs in early summer and worms boring through inner bark. Two borer types affect Indianapolis trees.
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Supt
Power
Board of Parks
Indianapolis
Mr. Power
Mayor Bookwalter Falls Ill While In Chicago
Mayor Bookwalter reports severe stomach pain traced to a Sunday accident. He plans to undergo examination during a rest trip to Chicago. He describes counting steps and a fall at a friend’s yard eight steps above the sidewalk, followed by pain that has persisted since.
Italian worker uncovers $2000 in tunnel work box
While digging a new Pennsylvania railway tunnel near Gallitzin, an Italian laborer unearthed a box containing 2000 dollars in gold and silver. Authorities have no knowledge of who concealed the coins or when.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Railway
Gallithan
Balrington Booth Unable to Lecture in Indianapolis
The Y M C A announces Maude Balrington Booth will not appear in Indianapolis Saturday for her engagement in the association lecture course due to illness.
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Maude Balrington Booth
Indianapolis
the. Association
Appellate Ruling Over Nose Erosion Cancer Lotion Case
An appeal from Washington county in the case of Henry W. Blake v G. S. Hancock centers on an instruction error. The circuit court’s claim that a physician citing himself as a specialist is judged only by general practitioner standards was reversed in Hancock's favor. Blake alleges Hancock treated him as a cancer specialist and used a lotion that damaged the end of his nose. The parties reside in Campbellsburg.
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G. S. Hancock
Washington County
Hancock
Blake
Campbellsburg
State Geologist Presses Annual Reports Printing
State geologist Blatchley blasts the printing board for not guaranteeing annual reports, citing law that they shall be printed yearly. Officials vary in view, with attorney general and auditor arguing about legality while the board dithers over biennial printing. Blatchley notes wide demand for the reports and possible broader impacts on industry and oil and mineral statistics.
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Blatchley
State Printing Board
Hart
Hunt
T. J. Carter
Natal
South Africa
Carter
City Attorney Fred Joss Welcomes a Son John Hubbard Joss
Fred Joss city attorney announces the birth of a son named John Hubbard Joss. The family reports mother and baby are doing well and the city official is elated by the new arrival.
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Fred Joss
Stork
John Hubbard Joss
Fire chief urges electrolytic damage rule for rails and pipes
Assistant fire-chief George Holderman urged the Board of Works Wednesday to require Terminal and interurban contracts to hold companies responsible for damage to gas and water mains from electrolysis. He favored a double trolley or underground system, noting current from the Indianapolis street railway travels via mains and causes hot, leaky pipes.
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Gested
Board of Works
Mr. Holderman
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Washington St
Kaiser Wilhelm Bans American Meats From Germany
A decree signed in Kiel with Sept. 1 effect bars imports of American fresh and canned beef bacon hams and pork into Germany. The ban cites borax and boric acid in preservation and would cut about $6,000,000 in US exports. Experiments claim boric acid keeps food wholesome.
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Germany
Prince Henry
United States
Parker seeks removal from interurban franchise petition
J W Parker Jr of Bellefontaine Street filed a petition with the Board of Works to remove his name and a dozen others from a franchise petition for the Interurban Terminal Company. He says they believed the petition sought a three cent fare rather than five cents. Parker opposed the terminal because it would use Bellefontaine Street.
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J. W. Parker, Jr
Bellefontaine St
Board of Works
Any Parker
Red Light Riot at Jennie Balser House
Police raided Jennie Balser's home at Eleventh Street and Senate Avenue Saturday night as about 100 Black attendees gathered for a supper and dance. A glass paper weight struck Patrolman Lee on the head during the disturbance. Mary Dehorney pleaded guilty to throwing the weight and several participants were fined by Judge Stubbs.
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Jennie Balser
Eleventhe St
Senate Ave
Lee
Mary Dehorney
Stubbs
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. March 20 calls for fair conditions Wednesday night and Thursday with increasing clouds and probable rain. Warmer temperatures are expected with 7 a.m. reading around 24, noon near 34, and 2 p.m. about 33. Southerly winds noted across Indiana and neighboring states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Liveryman Loses Tower After Horse Nips It Off
In Greencastle Indiana March 19, Thomas Bivin a liveryman is minus his tower cap which was playfully nipped off by one of his horses.
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Greencastle
Ind
Thomas ‘Bivin
Classified list of property items and repairs with prices
A sequence of names and addresses notes various property items such as sheds houses and barns along with repair or construction costs. Entries include John Whitlock 238 Minkner shed 415, Emilie Pohlkotte LaSalle near Washington house 1147, J Starr 228 Minkner house 200, and others with minor generational spelling variations and currency markers. The text ends with a medical advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla claiming remedy for scrofulous dyspeptic rheumatic and kidney complaints.
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John .Li. Whitlock
Minkner-st
John Herman
Brookside-ave
J. W. Hensley
Pratt and Dorman-sts
Chas. W. Backfield
W. Tenth-st
Frank Otto
Bright-st
Minnie C. Tarlton
E. Twenty-second-st
Ashland Ave
Bouse
Peter Burns
Fayette St
Addition
Drinking Contest Proposed in Chicago Aldermanic Race
In Chicago on March 19 David L. Frank challenges Alderman John Coughlin of the First ward to a drinking bout as the aldermanic contest nears a decision. Frank offers to drink Bathouse John under the table and invites wagers or a council seat as proof of his claim.
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Chicago
John Coughlin
David L. Frank
Frank
John
Commercial Club Plans Factory Site Purchase and Lots Sale
The Commercial club agrees to buy 90 acres on the Bell railroad near Churchman Avenue Raymond Street and State Avenue for a factory site cluster. Eleven incorporators form The Commercial Club Factory Association and 30 acres are set aside for factory sites with 60 acres subdivided into sale lots. The first 200 lots sell at 200 each with installment payments. funds cover land layout sidewalks streets and track switches. Several named incorporators and three factories are already in sight.
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Commercial Club
Bell Railroad
Allen M. Fletcher
Churchman-ave
Raymond-st
State-ave
Commercial Club Factory Association
Gale
Geo. E. Hunt
John J. Appel
James Disette
Gordon
John’s. Lazarus
M. B. Wilson
S. S. Kiser
Gavin
John W. Holtzman
J. C. Andrews
Frank D. Stainaker
Police Knew Him: Dayton Card-Game Murder Ties to Indianapolis
George Dehorney, an Indianapolis man murdered in Dayton Ohio after a card game, was known to local police for fleeing the city with loot. In police court, his cousin Mary Dehorney faced charges for striking Patrolman Lee with a paper weight causing a severe scalp wound.
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George Dehorney
Indianapolis
Dayton
Dehorney
Kruger
Mary Dehorney
Lee
Mayor to push anti wineroom ordinance after Chicago copy
The mayor plans a city ordinance similar to Chicago’s to curb winerooms. He is in Chicago to obtain copies and will decide in a few days. He did not disclose how the local council of women’s plea affected him before departure Tuesday.
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Chicago
Council of Women
Licenses and Fines Prompt Police Action on Delinquent Fees
William Bogardus warns that unpaid bicycle and vehicle license fees will trigger police action starting April 1. So far 1,579 bicycle licenses issued, 1,128 fewer than last year. 712 fewer vehicle licenses issued than the previous year. Citizens will be prosecuted as examples.
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Wiliam Bogardus
Cure Grip in Two Days Laxative Advertises Bromo-Quinine
An old advertisement claims a two day cure for grip using a laxative product with Bromo Quinine and features E W Groves signature on every box, highlighting a patent medicine tone of the era.
William P. Ransford 80 Dies in Windsor Home
William P. Ransford, 80, died Tuesday night at his Windsor home after a five month illness. He leaves no children. widow Nettie Ransford, grand secretary of Indiana Eastern Star, editor of the monthly paper. A lifelong Mason, he was born in Norwich New York and lived in Indiana, Michigan City and Laporte as a merchant. He owned mining interests near Denver and helped found a town near Omaha. He served as state agent for Continental Life Insurance in Indianapolis for decades. Funeral planned for Friday afternoon.
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William P. Ransford
Windsor
Nettie Ransford
Indiana
Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Star
Ransford
Norwich
N. Y
Michigan City
Laporte
Nebraska
Omaha
Colorado
Denver
Indianapolis
Continential Life Insurance Company
Amalgamated Copper Shares Slide on Wall Street Rumors
In New York on March 19 the Amalgamated copper stock opened at 62 5/8 on the exchange, continuing its downtrend from 181 1/8 last week as investors wonder where the slump will end. Reports of mysterious heavy buying surface amid chatter that J J Hill and BE Harri man are maneuvering for control.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper Company
Wallst
Amalgamated
J. J. Hill
BE. H. Harriman
Chinese Rebels Defeat Imperial Troops in Two Engagements
Reports from Hong Kong say rebels defeated imperial forces at Popak in Kwang Si and Sek Shing in Kwang Tung. The viceroys in Chili and Canton discuss sending reinforcements to Gen Ma amid the rising insurrection.
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Hong Kong
Popak
Kwang Si Province
Sek-Shing
Kwang Tung
Chili
Canton
Washington Street Wire Still Up Says McGowen
Manager McGowen said he has been busy with other matters but the wire will come down in a few days. The note indicates the Washington Street line remains elevated or active despite delays.
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McGowen
Borrowed Babies at Center of Damages Suit
Mrs. L W Russell of Tipton county Indiana sues Mrs KR L Burch for 5000 claiming the infant now in Mrs Burchs possession is not her own. The charity prank involved borrowing three babies of similar age and appearance during a visit, leaving contention over the childs true parentage.
The Big Shooters Convene In Town For National Shoot
The leading shooters from across the country gather in the city to contest honors at the Limited Gun Club. Target shooting begins at 9 30 a m Wednesday with ideal weather and high expectations for record scores. Jim Head of Peru Indiana, once earning two thousand dollars yearly, now pursues national glory with a noted powder company. The schedule runs Wednesday and Thursday with the Grand Central handicap and live bird events on Friday.
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English’s
Peru
Jim Head
Knights of Pythias Rally Draws 20000 Knights in Chicago
Knights of Pythias from seven midwest states will gather in Chicago for a grand rally at the Coliseum. About 20,000 knights are expected to participate in ceremonies and contests to determine team rankings for a state representation. Governors and senators from the states are set to nominate candidates for ranks.
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Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Middle West
Order
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Minnesota
Kentucky
Gov. LaFollette
Senator Beveridge
Cuban Reciprocity Triumph in House Conference
In Washington on Tuesday night Cuban reciprocity advocates won a house conference victory with a 85 to 31 vote. The measure provides a 20 percent duty reduction until December 1, 1903, a knockout blow to beet sugar interests and moves to the full house and senate for official consideration.
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Washington
House
Senate
Railroads Moorish merger talks Linked in Chicago reports
Chicago authorities report possible consolidation between the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern railways. Stocks of both lines have surged in ten days, with Moore syndicate led by William H and James H Moore negotiating to take Olivers holdings in Northwestern. William B Leeds is named as a candidate for president of the merged lines.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
LaSalle
South Bend
Ind
Moore Syndicate
Wm. H
James H. Moore
Olivers
Northwestern
Moores
Rock Island
Wm. B. Leeds
Consolidated Roads
Vanderbilts
Northwestern Railway
Judge Willard New Faces Threat to Sight in New York
Judge Willard New, a leading Indiana Democrat and judge of the Scott Jennings and Ripley circuit, is in New York for eye treatment. Doctors warn removal of an eye may be needed to save the other, ending his consideration of a congressional run in district 4 against Francis Marion Griffith.
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Willard New
Indiana
Scott, Jennings
Ripley
New York
Judge New
Congress
Francis Marion Griffith
Holman
New
Oil Firms Plan Large Knox County Drilling Campaign
Barboursville Kentucky reports the Atlantic & Pacific oil company will drill 18 new wells in Knox county, while the Bell oil company adds 16 more on Stinking creek. About 50 new companies are expected to drill five to 20 wells each. Ex Gov Stone of Pennsylvania visited recently to inspect the area, joined by Gov McMillan of Tennessee, Rep Wm J Froelick of Wisconsin, and Sen Kittridge of South Dakota.
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Barboursville
Kyr
Atlantic & Pacific Oil Company
Knox County
Bell Oil Company
Stinking Creek
Gov. Stone
Pennsylvania
Gov. McMillan
Tennessee
Wm. J. Froelick
Wisconsin
Senator Kittridge
South Dakota
No word on President Mitchell's illness at UMW headquarters
The United Mine Workers headquarters said on Wednesday no news had arrived about President Mitchell's illness in Denver. He is not expected to return until April 2.
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United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Denver
North Manchester street railway company formed
Incorporated with $10,000 capital to connect Marion and Goshen towns with Wabash and Warsaw under North Manchester leadership. Incorporators listed include J. W. Domer, David Ginther, J. W. Strauss, Thomas Arnold, I. E. Gingerick. Other new concerns named: Troy telephone company, Lewis Gunckle Harlan company of Union City at £8,000, Jonesboro Commercial club at $5,000.
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Marion & Goshen Street Railway Company
North Manchester
Wabash
Warsaw
J. W. Domer
David Ginther
J. W. Strauss
Thomas Arnold
I. E. Gingerick
Troy Telephone Company
Troy
Lewis, Gunckle, Harlan Company
Union City
Fatal Collapses At Two Ohio Plants Kill Two Men
In Steubenville two workers died and another was fatally injured when a sewer caved in at the La dalle iron works on Wednesday. At the National steel works another man was killed by a heavy iron piece striking him. The victims were foreigners.
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Steubenville, O
Ladelle Iron Works
National Steel ‘Works
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Endorsed by E W Grove
Cold damp air prompts reminder that taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets may help ease symptoms. The advertisement features E W Grove's signature on the product box, urging readers to use promptly.
Royal Goat to Travel on Special Train for K of P Jubilee
Mayor Bookwalter, Guy A. Boyle and Dr. D. H. Oliver went to Chicago to prepare quarters for the royal goat belonging to Indianapolis lodge 56, K. of P. A special train carrying local members and friends leaves Indianapolis at 8 a.m. Thursday with the goat aboard. Headquarters are at the Palmer House and the big meeting will be in the Coliseum.
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Bookwalter
Guy A. Boyle
D. H. Oliver
Chicago
Indianapolis Lodge 56
K. of P
Order
Indianapolis
Lodge
Palmer House
Coliseum
Street Car Extension Sought From Haughville Citizens
The Board of Works heard a request for another street car extension. A mass meeting decided to ask Bis marck avenue to Tibbs avenue on Eleventh street. The board has the matter under its hat.
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Board of Works
Haughville
Bismarck Ave
Tibbs-ave
Eleventh-st
Fire destroys First Baptist Church in Shelbyville
A fire leveled the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville Indiana early Wednesday causing about 2000 in damage with 5000 in insurance. Pastor Rev L As Gould lost a valuable church library and has recently been succeeded by Rev H H Hulten.
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Shelbyville
Ind
First Baptist Church
L. As Gould
H. H. Hulten
Woman Arrested for Petit Larceny at Home
Fanny Roberts colored, arrested at 21 S Liberty St by Detectives Dugan and McGuff on petit larceny charges. Police say she stole plush from the Central chair factory during the night while the watchman was alert. She confessed and detectives pursued her reported sweetheart employed at the factory.
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Fanny Roberts
S. Libertyst
Dugan
McGuff
Roberts
Central
State Deaths and Local Notices Compile Obituaries
Obituaries mention Jeff Hoover Oakville Catherine Mills Seymour Leroy Swank Williamsport Pearl Nuting Elwood Samuel Sanders Muncie fire captain Alonzo Doughitt Greenwood Shelbyville and a church dedication. Classifieds list New Pianos starting sixteen dollars, Wulschner's Feed, Janes Dustless Data Good second hand upright pianos priced around 125 dollars at Baldwins.
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Jeff Hoover
Oakville
Catherine Mills
Seymour
Leroy Swank
Williamsport
Pearl Nuting
Elwood
Samuel Sanders
Muncie
Alonzo Doughitt
Greenwood
Shelbyville
New Christian Church
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George Holderman
Fire Department
Sug
Hoch der Kaiser
Kaiser Wilhelm
Parker
Horse
Bivin
Hood
Tanglefoot
Bath
John” Coughlin
Payton
Wineroom Evil
E.W. Grove
ST. Market
Washington-st
Binghamton, N. Y
Sps
L. W. Russell
Tipton Coun
KR. L. Burch
Albert
Jonesboro
Wulschner
Baldwin's
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