Boy Killed by Brick in Street Fight Between Schoolmates
John Duncan ten died at his uncle home after being struck on the head by a brickbat thrown by Peter Schwartz twelve. The boys fought after a larger lad urged trouble as they walked home from school on Hendricks street. Duncan tried to flee when Schwartz threw the brick causing fatal injuries. Police soon investigated while Schwartz’s father headed toward police headquarters with the boy.
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John’ Duncan
Doney-st
Peter
Schawrtg
East-st
Demané
Duncan
Schwartz
Hendricks St
Bey
Duncam
Wim. BH. Hain
S. East St
UN- Schwartz
Gallant Boers Rally as Presidents Urge Fight for Independence
Kroonstad reports President Kruger and President Steyn addressing a large camp meeting. Kruger urged continued gallant resistance toward independence while Steyn claimed Boer casualties under 1,000 in six months and warned against trusting British proclamations. The crowd sang as officials spoke.
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Kroonstadt
Orange Free State
Kruger
Steyn
Bloemfontein
Free
AFL votes against Sidener and revokes agents charter
Washington March 21 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor ruled against Sidener after a cage investigation by a subcommittee led by President Gompers Morrison and Furnseth. The council revoked the charter of the American agents association while allowing in good standing local unions to affiliate with the federation. John Blue of the Central Labor Union led the Indianapolis union but could not be found Wednesday afternoon.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Sidener
Gompers
Morrison
Furnseth
American ‘Gents’ Association
Indianapolis
John Blue
Central Labor Union
George Ricker
Cigarmakers’ Union
Joseph A. Aldridge
Cornell Ave
Superior Court
Union
George H. Thomas Post
John Coburn
George W. Spahr
Horace McKay
Post
Gen. Thomas
Dennis Fagan
David Southerland
Langahan
Senate-ave
Merrilist
Central Steel Company
Robber Trials Involving Duffy Moran Finley Set For Thursday
The Robber Trials charged with breaking into several W. Washington street business houses will be heard Thursday afternoon. Martin Long testifies he helped, selling stolen liquor and cigars to barjo nist Hugh Dempsey who faces a hearing Thursday. Long says Dempsey bought the goods, while Dempsey denies receiving them. Three boys arrested Tuesday admit selling two overcoats to Louis McCaffery for 25 and 35 cents. McCaffery denies receiving the coats and says he bought a hat instead. He will be tried Friday.
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John Duffy
Pat Moran
John Finley
W. Washington St
Martin Long
Peter Ivory
South
Illinois Srs
Long
Hugh Dempsey
California
Maryland-srs
Dempsey
Louis McCaffery
Maryland
West Sts
McCaffery
May Court martial Longmire ends tense Kentucky guard clash
Lexington dispatch reports Col Williams of the Second Kentucky State Guard returning with word Capt Longmire’s act at the Lexington armory under Gov Beckham orders lacked authority. He says Longmire faces court martial. Separate item from Marion notes Charles Kirk has invented a chainless street car brake that attaches directly to the brake rod and can yield five tons pressure.
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Longmire
Lexington
Williams
Kentucky State Guard
Beckham
Marion
Ind
Charles Kirk
Murdered Indian woman found in Vancouver street
Mary Williams an aged Indian was found murdered on a Vancouver street Tuesday. Police say the killing was likely by Indians who had learned she had informed authorities about their cannibal orgies at Fort Neville.
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Nmancouver
B.C
Mary Williams
Fort Neville
American Fleet To Visit England Soon
PORTSMOUTH England March 21 The payor of Portsmouth received a letter from Secretary Long in Washington stating an American fleet will soon visit Europe though arrangements for the visit have not been made.
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England
Portsmouth
Eng
Cough Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief and Pay Promise
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for a cough in one day. It guarantees no cure means no pay and lists price details in terse terms.
Plot to Kill Senator Goebel Claimed at Republican Meeting
Lexington dispatch reports Sergeant Golden’s confession of a meeting at London Catchings hotel with Caleb Powers and other Republicans that sparked the Goebel assassination plot. Hotel register allegedly confirms attendance. Golden guarded in Phoenix hotel amid danger. Local nerves run high as Barboursville threatens retaliation against Golden’s return.
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Lexington
Sergeant Golden
Catchings’ Hotel
London
Caleb Powers
Wm. Goebel
Golden
Powers
Phoenix Hotel
Ayain
Frankfort
Colson
Capitol
Goebel
Howard
Harlan County
Barboursville
Plague in San Francisco Targets Chinatown
Reported bubonic plague in San Francisco prompts secret measures and restricted access to Chinatown. Four Chinese victims identified as health officials conduct disinfecting by baths, fumigation, and exposure control. Surveillance tightened while sewer workers clean streets with disinfectants. no city quarantine planned.
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San Francis
San Francisco
Chinatown
Board of Public Wnd Sewers Works
Health Board
Blank warrants spark Coeur d Alene investigation hearing
Allen F. Gill wrapped testimony in the Coeur d Alene inquiry showing warrants issued in blank signed by Hugh France an agent of Gov Steunenberg and ally of the Bunker Hill mine. Deputies could detain by simply writing a name on a blank warrant triggering parallels to lettres de cachet and Bastile.
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Washington
Allen F. Gill
Coeur A d’ Alene
Hugh France
Steuenberg
Bunker Hill
F. C. Robertson
Louis XV
Bastile
Merriam
War Department
Coeur d’Alene
Hart Adds 1.5 Million to Wealth From Rail Boom
Henry Hart former president of the Third Avenue Railroad holds 32 000 shares. Stock gains from absorption by the Metropolitan system increase Hart’s holdings by 1 500 000. William C Whitney, Metropolis promoter, plans a city wide transfer system for a single fare across Manhattan and the Bronx.
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New York
Henry Hart
Third-ove
Hart
William C. Whitney
Metropolitan Street Railroad
Lawton Commission Hires Sculptors for Monument Plans
At a Wednesday noon meeting Secretary Evans Wood en was instructed to contact sculptors and monument builders with references of designs and prices. About $4,000 has been collected for the project.
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Lawton Commission
Evans Wooden
Astoria Passes Rat Toll to Prevent Plague
The Astoria city council adopted an ordinance paying five cents for each dead rat delivered to the chief of police as a precaution against potential plague.
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Astoria
Ore
Improvement Meeting on English Avenue Upgrade
Citizens near English ave and Harrison st call Thursday night meeting at the corner to discuss improving English ave from Harrison to Shelby st. Complaint filed with State auditor Hart alleges John E. Youtz an insurance agent from Woodruff Place violated law by placing insurance with unlicensed Indiana companies.
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English Ave
Harrison-st
Englishave
Harrison To
Shelby-st
Hart
John E. Youtz
Woodruff Place
Indiana
Judges Decide in Favor of Charity in County Aid Suit
The superior court split the case into two divisions. One upholds township relief with limits, the other confirms county power over charitable institutions via the Home for the Friendless and required council authorization for funds. The judge notes the council may still grant relief within law, while the legislature may alter the tax-funded framework.
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Judgs Carter
Superior Court
Board ‘of Commissioners
Smith
County Reform Act
Fort Wayne
Clair
Rebuff by Judge in Divorce Suit Against Leibold
Judge Weathers denounced Frank J. Leibold for cruelty in a divorce action against Louise Leibold. The court found Leibold attentions to a Mrs. Sells and neglect of his wife and three children, and refused the divorce. The judge said he would grant Louise a divorce if a cross-complaint had been filed, with child support.
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Weathers
Superior Court
Frank J. Leibold
Louise
Leibold
London fraud probes threaten big sensational reveal
A London dispatch says disclosures of fraudulent contracts in victualling troops at the front promise a big sensation. Army officers are shown as deeply involved. Mr. Balfour pledges to fight fraudulent contractors and push wide instant publicity.
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New York
Journal
Balfour
Bargain Shoes Sale Details From Childrens To Ladies
The sale offers a range of footwear including two children's pairs one missies and two ladies shoes. Highlights include kid lace or button kid toe English or opera toes and satin calf styles with prices from 59 cents to 1.98 dollars for various sizes and styles.
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Aes Aces
West Indianapolis notes on courts, crime and business
A long town column lists bankruptcy, divorces, lawsuits, burglaries and property crimes. Items include James McLean bankruptcy, John G. Soeppen divorce, Mary McDonald suit for 5000, fire damage on 534 Lord St, burglaries on Woodlawn and Prospect, plus plans for street improvements, new firms and civic events in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Home Colonization Company
Columbus
James
McLean
Anderson
Sauley
Center Township
John G. Soeppen
Susie
Leathers
Mary McDonald
Gertrude Scanlan
Frank Dunbar
Lord St
Flora M. Hunter
Metropolitan School of Music
Propylaeun
Coke Alexander
Restaurant Keepers
G. E. Krauss
George Wonn
R. R. Foster
Chas. Miles
Navy to Portsmouth Visit Doubtful this Summer
The secretary of the navy received an invitation from Portsmouth England to send a fleet of American war ships for a courtesy visit this summer. An answer said there would probably be no ships to spare, but if possible an effort would be made to comply.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Portsmouth
Eng
Tragedy as Teen Siblings Struck by Belt Engine
In Chicago on Wednesday Jeanette Patterson age 16 was killed instantly when struck by a Belt railroad engine her sister Maggie age 18 sustained fatal injuries. Police and railroad officials investigate the accident and scene.
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Chicago
Jeanette Patterson
Maggie
Sheriff Roach Sues Indiana for Back Salary
David A. Roach files a lawsuit against the state of Indiana seeking 2500 dollars as back pay earned during his tenure as sheriff of the supreme and appellate courts from 1892 to 1899.
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David A. Roach
State of
Indiana
Supreme and Appellate Courts
Postum Coffee Replaces Tea and Coffee for Better Sleep
Visitor recounts trying Postum Food Coffee while staying with a relative in New Hampshire. Family avoided headaches and stomachs, swapping tea and coffee for Postum after a week's trial. The narrator, M. EB. Curtis of Canterbury Street, Boston, notes improved sleep and complexion after ditching coffee.
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New Hampshire
Boston
M. EB. Curtis
Canterburyst
Mass
Kentucky Shooting on Bone Creek Ends in Fatalities
In Pineville Kentucky on March 21 two men John Langley and Mose Sopher were killed and a third man named Johnson seriously wounded during a confrontation over Langley arrest of Sopher two years earlier for false pretenses. Johnson tried to separate the men when he was shot.
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Kentucky
Bee
Pineville
Marrow Bone Creek
John Langley
Mose Sopher
Johnson
Langley
Sopher
Child Burns to Death in Steubenville Fire
In Steubenville on Wednesday, 5 year old Charles Burnett died after his clothes caught fire from the fireplace. His mother, bedridden by illness, could not rescue him. The tragedy was reported with accompanying stockyard market items to follow in the issue.
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Steubenville
Charles
Burnett
Chicago Grain and Live Poultry Prices Report
Chicago bid for May wheat 66 4/5 to 66 3/4 cents, July 67 1/2 cents. May corn 87 3/4 to 87 7/8. oats May 24 to 24 1/4 cents. Provisions show pork 11.50 to 11.87 per barrel, lard 6.02 to 6.07, ribs 6.07 to 6.15. Butter and cheese prices listed. eggs, poultry and other dairy products priced across grades.
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Chicago
Grain Prices and Freight Rates Report
Market daily notes list corn, hay, wheat and oats with various grades and car counts. Prices show steady mills and milling freight values with No 2 white corn at 2c to 15 cars and No 4 yellow corn around 3c to 35%4c, hay steady, oats steady, and timothy hay priced at 11.50 to 12.0 per unit.
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Timothy
Tice
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