Bayonets Again Glisten in Kentucky's Capital
In Frankfort on March 23 the rival Democratic and Republican forces faced each other within 500 feet as trials of Powers, Davis, and Culton loomed. Guarded court and jail, militia from Lexington and Winchester arrived, and Sheriff Suter swore in 150 deputies.
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Frankfort
Jona Davis
William H. Culton
Wm. Goebel
Sergt. Golden
Lexington and Winchester
Gov. Beckham
Beckham
Suter
Court House
Taylor
State House
Court House During the Trial A Clash Is Almost Certain. — Gov. Beckham
Moore
John Young Brown
J. C. Sims
Three Prominent Prisoners Stand Trial in Kentucky
FRANKFORT KY March 23 Sergt and two other noted inmates are placed on trial in a major criminal case. Authorities say the proceedings will draw wide public interest as prosecutors seek conviction on charges tied to the alleged crimes and conspiracies.
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Frankfort, Ky
Indiana Governor Allocates Funds for Insufficient Hospital Laundry Fire
Gov Mount uses 4000 from a 30000 emergency pool to rebuild the Northeast Hospital for the Insane laundry at Logansport after a Wednesday night fire. Dr J G Rogers reported the fire and immediate need as hospital funds were unavailable. Loss estimated at 4000 or more. laundry had operated 12 years and cost 10000. No insurance carried.
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Northeast Hospital For the Insane
Logansport
J. G. Rogers
Gov. Mount
Machinists Strike Paralyzes 44 Cleveland Shops
About 1,400 men have walked out in 44 Cleveland shops after a 24 hour strike. Seven shops granted demands. The Manufacturers' Association vows to fight, plan to replace strikers with non union workers as molders and pattern makers also halt work.
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Cleveland, CO
Manufacturers’ Association of Cleveland
Labor Federation seeks congressional probe of Johnson
The federation of labor asks Congress to investigate Claude M Johnson director of the bureau of engraving and printing over alleged improper relations with female employees. President Gompers was directed to pursue the inquiry.
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Congress
Washington
the Federation of Labor
Claude M. Johnson
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Gompers
Local machinists remain silent on Chicago and Cleveland strike
No local action yet as machinists stay frozen and refuse to discuss relations with Chicago and Cleveland strikers. Archibald Hall, treasurer of the local union, said the union has received no orders from Chicago and cannot gauge the strike’s effect locally.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Archibald. Hall
Fifty Men Lose Out at Indianapolis Chain Works
The Indianapolis chain and stamping works discharged about fifty employees during the dull season. The factory ships roughly 3,300 chains daily with a capacity of 80 miles per year. The laid off workers will be phased out through April when the plant closes. Manager M. L. Wainwright says the firm supplies three fourths of U S manufacturers and plans machinery overhaul for an August restart.
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Indianapolis
M. L. Wainwright
United States
Ex-Officer Holt Acquitted In Theft Case
Henry Holt a former police officer was acquitted in criminal court of receiving stolen goods. The grand jury had heard Ben Grider, imprisoned for lumber theft from John E. Christian and Lewis C. Thompson, accuse Holt of complicity. Evidence indicated Grider sought Holt’s permission to place a barn on Holt’s Columbia Avenue property, with Holt denying knowledge of the crime.
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Holt
Henry Holt
Ben Grider
Northern Prison
John E. Christian
Lewis C. Thompson
Grider
Columbianve
Kentucky men freed on loitering charges in police court
George Inman and John Baker, Kentuckians described as mountaineers, were tried and released Friday in police court on loitering charges. They claimed to be from southern Kentucky and seeking work after walking to town. officers found a bottle of whisky on each. The prosecutor noted their Kentucky origin, while the judge did not comment on the quip.
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Kentucky
George Inman
John Baker
Seyfried
Detective Trail and Thomas Maxwell Arrested in Horse Stealing Case
Detective Trail, Terre Haute, and Thomas Maxwell were stopped at police stations for about three hours Friday. Maxwell was arrested in Martinsville and sought in Terre Haute on a horse stealing charge. An indictment against him in Martinsville charges the same offense as that alleged in Terre Haute.
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Trail
Terre Haute
Thomas Maxwell
Martinsville
Nervy bandit holds up a train at Langdon station
A lone robber disguised with grease and paint boarded Kansas City St Joseph Council Bluffs No 22 at Langdon station at 4 30 a m Friday, went through coaches, took about 500 dollars in money and valuables, escaped before the train departed as trainmen missed the robbery.
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ST. Joseph
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Langdon Station
Mafeking Rumors Persist Amid War Silence
London reports conflicting rumors on Mafeking with claims of relief and Boer attacks. The war office denies knowledge of relief or Plumer defeats while observers await Lobatsi and Kimberley dispatches. Public appetite for authentic news grows as Boer resistance persists.
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London
Mafeking
Daily News
War Office
Johnsons Boom in Fight Over Democratic Chairmanship
Indianapolis silver democrats reject Washington reports that Tom L Johnson is the gold men’s choice for national chairman to replace Senator Jones. They call him a greenbacker despite Chicago platform ties and Bryan friendship. A quiet movement favors Johnson if Jones cannot serve, while local democrats push Thomas Taggart for the post.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Tom L. Johnson
Senator Jones
Johnson
Chicago
Bryan
Seniator
Jones
Mark Hanna
Thomas Taggart
Parted With Tears as Two Divorces Are Granted
Sadie Weisznewski Rankin was granted a divorce from John Leathers with Rankin restored. she accused drunkenness and a razor threat. John denied the charges and wept after the decree, then left with counsel's urging. Rena Smith Tincher also obtained a divorce from Chas. D. Tincher, with custody of their two children.
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Sadie Weisznewski
John
Leathers
Rankin
Rena
Chas. D. Tincher
Smith
Denny Guilty Too Say Roth and Davis
The article reports on disputes over fire force records during Mayor Denny's tenure. Chairman Roth and Clerk Davis review rosters, noting 62 Republicans and 1 Democrat under Denny, and later 92 Democrats and 78 Republicans, with contention over who counts as firemen and party designation. Davis defends, while Roth questions access to records.
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Denny
Roth
Davis
SUN Man
Missing Miss Selvage Searched Across Townships
Edward Selvage toured Washington Center and Lawrence townships Thursday hoping to locate his missing sister. Local children and residents reported sightings and possible connections to Lebanon, Zionsville, and Mapleton as crews traced her movements from the city toward the canal and beyond.
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Edward Selvage
Washington
Center
Lawrence
Mary Harper
Miss Selvage
Frank Michials
Mapleton
Joseph R. Morgan
Thirtieth-st
Lebanon
Zionsville
Flackville
Mr. O'Donnel
Lebanon Road
Pitiable Case Of Deaf Mute Boy Taken From Washington St
A young deaf mute boy, unnamed by police, was found on Washington Street and brought to headquarters by Patrolman Scott. He has reportedly been in trouble with his parents on Eleventh Street for years and previously remained at the institute for deaf mutes until he was removed for violent behavior, making him dangerous to others.
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Washington St
Scott
Eleventh- St
Institute For
Druggists Pay Fines in Liquor Law Violations
Otto Schopp and his clerks Otto and Charles Burgoyne were the only druggists who paid pond for alleged liquor law violations on Friday morning. Schopp's store is at 602 S. Minoisst. Prosecutor Pugh says more than half of the druggists have appeared and paid fines, and he thinks it likely none will fight the cases.
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Otto Schopp
Otto
Charles Burgoyne
Pond
Schopp
S. Minoisst
Pugh
Fears of Free State Resistance at Springfontein
A Times correspondent reports in Springfontein that Free Staters are seen as insincere by another capture, noting surrendered fighters yielded mainly inferior weapons and remain opposed in spirit.
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London
The
Times
Springfontein
Southern
Free State
Plumer Withdraws to Crocodile Pools in Rhodesia Action
A Bulawayo telegram dated March 19 reports Col. Plumer moved north from Lobatsi to Crocodile pools on March 16 while the hospital returned to Gaberones. Lebatsi dispatches dated March 16 describe heavy Boer attacks and indicate the Boers were stronger than Col. Plumer.
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London
Bulawayo
Plumer
Lobatsi
Crocodile Pools
Gaberones
Lebatsi
Col. Plumer
Boers Prepare Desperate Stand at Kroonstad
A Sloemfontein dispatch reports President Kruger personally overseeing deep intrenchments at Kroonstad as Boer forces gird for a major, potentially decisive resistance.
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Sloemfontein
Kruger
Kroonstadt
Rebels Surrrender in Cape Colony District
Reports from Barely East Cape Colony indicate large rebel surrenders as looting persists and police presence tightens. The local mayor and staff have been imprisoned amid the unrest.
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Cape Colony
Sun Publishing Company Letter Over an Advertising Error
The Sun Publishing Company explains a March 9 1847 ad error in Rogers Bros spoons priced 17 cents instead of 34. They claim they sold 25 dozen at the advertised price after notification and enclose a $51 bill for the difference. They note 81 calls in one day for the item traced to The Sun alone, signed Efroymson and Wolf.
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Star Store
The
Sun Publishing Company
Sirs
Rogers
BROS
SUN
Efroymson & Wolf
Boer deserter reports Kruger claims London seized by Russians
A Bloemfontein deserter says President Kruger declares England in dire straits as Russians occupy London and claim it as Russian territory.
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Bloemfontein
Kruger
England
London
Sapho Viewed as Mild Farce in New York Protest
An Indianapolis man and wife returned from New York where they saw Olga Nethersole’s Sapho. He called the play no worse than most stage farces and noted its plot of a woman seeking a better life after gin. He blamed the New York World for stirred controversy and said Camille and Carmen are worse. The play was halted by police after a late-night audience included Indianapolis people.
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Indianapolis
New York
Olga Nethersole
Sapho
New York World
Camille
Carmen
Indianapoli
Very Rev Denis O Donaghue made auxiliary bishop in Indianapolis
Papal briefs appoint Very Rev Denis O Donaghue vicar general of Indianapolis to a defunct North African see and as assistant to Bishop Chatard. He will likely bear much of the diocesan work, remain parish pastor, and be the first Indiana born bishop. Easter consecration expected with Archbh Elder officiating.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Chatard
St. Patrick’s Church
Elder
Cincinnati
O’donaghue
St. John’s
St. Patrick's
Indianapols
Cromwell
Ireland
Father O'Donaghue
Battle Over a Dead Dog Heads to Supreme Court
Jacob Vantreese sues Ralph Magee over the carcass of a dog valued at $2. The suit began in a Decatur county justice court with $34.40 costs, then appealed to the circuit court where Magee won on a demurrer. Vantreese seeks the carcass and $1 in damages. The ruling is pending a Supreme Court decision.
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Supremee Court
Decatur County
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Jacob Vantreese
Ralph Magee
Vantreese
Vanfreese
Johnson Denies Charge Over School Board Hiring
Controller Johnson denies Prosecutor Pugh’s claim that the school board hired men who supplied evidence of liquor violations to the grand jury. He says the board hired only one man to identify unlicensed dealers, and that individual has never appeared before the grand jury.
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Johnson
Pugh
Grand Jury
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Cooler and cloudy conditions expected for Friday night with occasional rain. Saturday outlook remains unsettled with temperatures rising from 42 degrees at 7 a.m. to 50 degrees by noon and 2 p.m. in the vicinity.
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Indianapolis
Kissel Plans Fight On All Indictments
Billy Kissel will contest every indictment from the grand jury though trial date is not set. He claims ignorance of the lottery share sales and will not discuss details. Attorneys Chas Wiltsie Edward Raub and possibly A R Hovey of Harding Hovey are to defend him.
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Billy Kissel
Kissel
Chas. Wiltsie
Edward B. Raub
A. R. Hovey
Harding & Hovey
Mr. Hovey
A Strange Hallucination Case at Local Hospital
John Cransfield was taken to the insane hospital Friday after an arrest Thursday evening. He caused disruption among prisoners claiming they locked him up and kept him from his family all night. He claims a 600 pound stove for sale and foretells death and six month resurrection as a new man.
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John Cransfield
Cain
Indiana National Guard mustered into service at court house
The twentieth company of the Indiana National Guard was mustered in on Thursday night at the court house. Adjutant General Miller and Colonel J. R. Ross spoke to the gathering. Officers chosen from Spanish-American War veterans include Captain Taylor C. Power, First Lieutenant Walter A. Escott, and Second Lieutenant Robert L. Moorhead.
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Indiana National Guard
Court House
Miller
Col
J. R. Ross
Taylor C. Power
Walter A. Escott
Robert L. Moorhead
Health Officers prepare for national meeting in Indianapolis
Committees from the Commercial club and the Marion county medical society met at the Commercial club Friday to arrange the American Public Health Association meeting in Indianapolis the first week in October. William H. Armstrong was made chairman and Dr. Hurty secretary. Finance reception and entertainment committees will be appointed. About 500 delegates are expected.
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Commercial Club
Marion County Medical Society
American Public Health Association
Indianapolis
William H. Armstrong
Dr. Hurty
Poor Warrants Drawn After County Suit
The county auditor is ordered to draw poor warrants after a friendly suit by the commissioners. Deputy auditor Shepherd says two months worth of allowances will be paid, and warrants issued within days. He notes the two months’ accumulations were held pending court decisions and will be distributed as soon as possible.
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Shepherd
Doran Sues L B E and W Railroad Over Child's Death
Henry Doran sues the L B E and W railroad for 1999 dollars for the death of his child Bennie at the Twentieth street crossing on September 29, 1899. The defendant is a non resident corporation and the suit aims to keep the case from federal court.
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Henry
Doran
L. BE. & W. Railroad
Bennie
Twentieth-st. Crossing
Polish Doctor Seeks Indiana Location For Practice
John Zietkowski a Polish doctor of Chicago applies to Indiana Secretary of the State Board of Health for permission to locate in Indiana. He submits certificates of graduation license to practice in Illinois and papers showing he is medical examiner for several societies.
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John Zietkowski
Chicago
Indiana
Harry
State Board of Health
Ilinois
Contractors Discuss Reorganization of Association
Contractors examined plans to reorganize the General contractors' association Thursday night but did not reach a definite action. Future steps will depend on the trades unions involved.
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General Contractors’ Association
Feed your Horse Janes Dustless Cats Grand Hotel Cafe
A fragment notes a meal promotion at the Grand Hotel Cafe. The line mentions feeding a horse named Janes and a product described as dustless cats, with unclear context and pricing. Further readable specifics are absent.
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Janes
Puerto Rican tariff bill splits Senate and House aims
Washington March 23 Republicans in the Senate seek to recruit recalcitrant members for a solid vote on the Puerto Rican tariff bill while attempting to separate civil government measures from House passage and push the package through. Senator Beveridge remains firm for free trade with the island and plans a speech next week to argue the amendment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Iowa
Puerto Rico
Northwest
Beveridge
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