Will He Consent Gen Harrison May See Mel Ninley Nomination
A Sun dispatch from Indianapolis reports friends urge Gen. Harrison to run for president to block McKinley. They argue a conservative, protectionist candidate could unite the party and prevent a bitter nationwide campaign. Harrison is seen as potentially rescuing the Republicans, though many doubt he will alter his stance.
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New York
U. P
Sun
Indianapolis
Harrison
Mel Ninley
St. Lotis
McKinley
MckKinley
St. Louis
McKin Jey
Gen. Harrison
Badly Injured Mrs Holt After Buggy Runaway
Badly injured Mrs Ela Holt was thrown from a buggy on the Michigan road north of Fall Creek bridge Tuesday when a runaway horse caused the accident. She was carried to a nearby roadhouse and then to her home by city ambulance. A physician noted heavy liquor in her system and observed convulsions and hemorrhage. The husband was reportedly intoxicated, delaying admission until a police officer arrived. Mrs Holt remained in serious condition but was expected to recover. the companion in the buggy was not identified.
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Ela Holt
Michigan Road
Fall Creek Bridge
W. Washington Sty
Sistant Interne
Disher
M Mither
Aierath
Lanmion
Hood
Seth
Bamgdon
Tas
Sprive
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Pron
Spire
la Fon
Altoona
Dun
Samuel Py
Philadel Charced
Don
Stetirath
Goud
Ener
Alipad
Dian Enoroess
Hedi Thayer
Peerduan
Uwe
Pj Geneer
Ales
Angdoen
Ae Borte
James Vey Heohyer
Tys
Miles
Lanedon
Allegheny County
Coliege
Ice floe drift near Saginaw bay men hope for safety
Bay City Mich March 25 U P gale subsided and the ice floe breaking away Tuesday returned toward shore carrying 50 to 150 men. Old fishermen say there is no danger of loss though many are on the vast ice sheet. Patrolman Newton Jackson faced controversy after arresting two loitering boys. charges were dismissed after two investigations. Local citizens back Jackson, pledging protection for life and property.
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Newton Jackson
Indianapolis
Jackson
Board of Safety
Colbert
Warmer with possible rain for Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 86 hours ending 5 p m March 26 calls for warm conditions with possible showers on Wednesday night and a clear cooler Thursday. The brief notes mention London March 23 and the interment of author Thomas Hughes at Brighton. Includes advertising lines for Hood's Sarsaparilla and various home goods.
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Indianapolis
Bugelies
London
J. P.j
Thomas Hughes
Brighton
Warrant Issued for Plumber in Saloon Shooting
A warrant was issued for TH. MM. Smith a plumber at 100 Massachusetts Ave charging him with shooting with intent to kill John Vannoy bartender at Jones saloon corner of Massachusetts Ave and Vermont St. Vannoy says Smith intoxicated entered the saloon fired at him but the bullet struck the wall. Smith reportedly said he intended to murder someone tonight and aimed at Mr Jones but left. Officer Leppert filed the warrant Tuesday morning. Smith lives at 91 Woodruff Ave.
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Vannoy
Smith
Vitnney
Fd Jones
Vanney
Leppert
Woodrult Ave
European nations heat home lightship boon admired in America
Washington March 2 The success of experiments on the light house board to establish communication between ships and shore has drawn European governments to consider adopting the American method. Treasury copies of the report have been sent to foreign ministers. the Sandy Hook system could operate abroad if funds were available.
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Wasitington
Heht-house Board
Treasury Department
Washington
Sandy Hook
Congress
United States Service
Fire Island
App
Two More Players Join Jinlianepolis Ball Squad
Astermuht and AfcCormick arrive for the Jinlianepolis team with McCormick claiming added Southern league experience has sharpened him. Astermuhl earns a first base trial while Bronnae, a Hops pitcher, stands tall and stout as a tap-notel amateur.
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Astermuht
AfcCormick
Jinlianepolis
McCormick
Astermuhl
Bronnae
TS Ves
Indiana Children of the American Revolution Elects President
Mrs. inil Wulschner, appointed by National vice president Mrs. Mary Harrison, becomes president of the Indiana C A R. Eligible members aged 18 to 21 for boys and girls meet at 10 N. Mericden St Thursday at 4 PM with full names and parental grandparent national numbers. Dues start at 40 cents the first year, 25 cents annually thereafter. The group pursues goals identical to the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution.
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Mary GG. Foss
Mary Harrison
Inil Wulschner
Children of the American
Indiana
Wulschner
N. Mericden St
Indiana saloon count drops under Nicholson law says Good Citizen
The Good Citizen reports two thirds of Indiana’s saloons have closed or moved to county seats since the Nicholson law. Officials from Cloud Citizens probe show overall state saloons declined, with especially rapid changes in Indianapolis. Debate heats as Republicans and Democrats weigh effects ahead of elections. The piece notes possible court action and federal bills addressing liquor licenses.
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Indiana
Cloud Citigens Ivague
BL TuLier
Perth
Pete Son
Democratic State Committee
Voorhers
Purpie
Dad Cannat
Supreme Court
TeGisos
eConcress
Ardent Fiend Fireach
Federation council meeting backs eight hour move and unions
The American federation of labor council met, pushing for an eight hour standard to become permanent. Executives praised progress on key trades issues while a mass carpenters meeting in the local courtroom drew attendance and reports of declining union membership.
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wWimerican Federation
Idhor Closeit
Weelesstas
Cnepene
Hationabl
Paige
I Wi
Conployers Co
Carpenters
Timioal Court Room
Lsti
I. el. Baris
Proj. Meare
James R. Duncan
James O'Connell
Molder fined in police court for drawing deadly weapon
Wm. Perkins, non-union molder for Chander & Taylor, was fined $20 and costs after being charged with drawing a deadly weapon on James Scanlon last Saturday morning. The case was appealed. The defense claimed Scanlon’s brother attacked Perkins with a knife. Judge Cox criticized promiscuous carrying of deadly weapons.
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Wm. Perkins
Chandier & Taylor
James Scanlon
Scanlon
Perkins
Cox
Arctic explorer Nansen may reach Norway this autumn
At the St Petersburg geographical society meeting Baron Toll read a March 1 letter from Prof. Brogger in Christiana stating he believes Dr. Nansen has succeeded and is returning from the north pole. Brogger expected the Fram to reach Norway next autumn and suggested a new expedition to explore the Siberian islands if Nansen does not arrive.
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Nansen
Brogger
Fram
Norway
Baron Toll
New Siberia Islands
Sannikof Land
Leadville Weather Hits 58 MPH Wind and Damage
A Colorado Leadville gale reached 58 miles per hour by noon with abnormally warm sun, causing considerable property damage on Wednesday morning. Heavy cloud cover forced street lamps to be lit despite daylight at the 11,000 foot elevation.
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Denver
U. P
Leadville
Colo
Pottsville Signs John Stricker for Second Base
Philadelphia March 23. Manager Lawson of Pottsville in the Pennsylvania state league has signed John Stricker to play second base. Stricker is a former National League player who in 1894 and 1895 played for Providence in the Eastern League.
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Goimeg
Philadelphia
U. P
Lawson
Pottsville
John Stricker
Stricker
Providence
President signs bill to pay pensions by check
The president has signed Overstreet's Bill providing for the payment of pensions by check. Senator Hill's bill removing the restrictions placed years ago on Confederate soldiers passed the house Tuesday. Lemon Tonic Laxative ad notes energy appetite and clear brain in large bottles 50c.
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Jno
M. Tihy
Overstreet
Senator Hill
House
McDonald Donates Half Million to McGill University
Montreal March 24. M C McDonald the tobacco magnate has given $500000 for a new building to McGill University to house chemistry mining and architecture studies. This gift raises his total contributions to the university to $2000000.
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Montreal
U. P
M. C
McDonald
McGill University
Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats
See Samuel G. Bartel practical architect 8 Germania Ave Haughville Ind for building advice and plans. The fragment references horse feed and a local architect, indicating an advertisement or notice in a historical newspaper.
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Samuel G. Bartel
Germania Ave
Haughville
Ind
Waller Refuses Release Conditions in Damages Case
London dispatch reports ex Consul Waller’s solicitor declining French release terms and preferring prison to waive damages claims. Waller’s letter to stepson May reveal intent, while US and British officials weigh implications and costs for potential action against Iran.
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New York
O. P
London
Waller
Times
Nimes
Paul St. Bray
Clare
Dardon
de Cone
Hay
London Dispatch
Warler
Depen
United States
Wadler
Americas
Iran
Walker
France
Jameson Expedition Wire Cutting Report Delayed Trial
In London on March 2 a police court heard testimony about damage to wires cut behind Jameson's expedition. A witness described the incident as a sabotage setback. The trial was postponed until April pending further evidence from authorities in South Africa.
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London
Jiameson
Mafeking
Jameson
Apel
Atvics
Irving and Terry Star in Guinevere at Bardwood
A London stage review lauds Ellen Terry and Henry Irving in Guinevere with vivid praise for Terry’s performance and the dramatic electricity. It notes Irving’s vocal steadiness but minor faults in cadence and timing and admires the stage scenery and supporting cast including Lancelot and Mordred. The engagement closes with Merchant of Venice as audiences cheer and clap.
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Bern
Archuw
Imus
Tennyson
Henry Irving
Irving
Ellen Terry
Lancelot
Blaine
Mordred
Morgan le Way
Irving-Terry
Sphele Named to Board of Soldiers Home Managers
Washington March 8 Gen Franklin of Connecticut Thomas J Henderson of Illinois George L Beale of Maine and Gen W Steele of Indiana named to fill vacancies on the national soldiers homes board reports to the house military committee. Franklin and Steele succeed themselves Henderson to replace Gen John C Black Beale replaces Gen Fessenden. Beale’s appointment follows Fessenden declining a reap pointment.
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Board of Soldiers’ Home Managers
Washington
U. P
House Military Commission
Franklin
Connecticut
Thomas J. Henderson
Illinois
George L. Beale
Maine
Gen. W. Steele
Indiana
Board of Managers of
National Soldiers’ Homes
Franklin and
Steele
Henderson
Congress
John C. Black
Chicago
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Warrison
Beale
Gen
Fessenden
Annie Downs Insanity Case Raises Court Question
Annie Downs, 61, declared insane Wednesday, fears doctors will dissect her body. She believes med students will cut her for medical study and that she will be arrested for killing her husband and carried away by saints. She resides at 36 Holbrook Street.
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Annie Downs
Holbrookst
Dispatch From Havana Sparks Uproar In U S War Fervor
New York March 23 A special dispatch from Havana reports growing belligerent sentiment in Congress and the public as a minister depuy de Lome cable threatens broader action. Havana papers publish sensational extras while Spaniards clash in tone over the news. An insurgent expedition aboard a New York steamer to Cuba landed on the Cuban shore, with Gen. Calixto Garcia leading the party and assumed to be in the insurgent camp.
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New York
Herald
Havana
Aminister Depuy de Lome
House of Representatives
Aed
ARCA
Cueba
Calixto Garcia
Ghastly discovery at city medical college dump site
Officers from the Board of Health investigated a dump near W. Vernious Street where bones and decayed remains were found buried in sawdust. A head, limbs, and other human material were reported by passersby and boys who alerted police, indicating disposal from medical colleges and troubling conditions at the site.
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Board of Health
W. Vernieutst
Teel
Tordfergusen
Health Board
Jeeves
Bond bids for 4 percent notes fall short
Controller Johnson weighs offers from Newton Paul Indian par flat, Chicago bid at 1-10 percent, Nam LVgus at par, and Todd’s with a certificate. Todd’s bid, tied to Carmhell Wilder & Co’s earlier offer, is accepted with payment of $0.7 interest due Jan-Apr. $10,000 bonds rise in seven yearly $10,000 lots, 4 percent.
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Weilfeld Johnson
B.A. Chicago
Todd's
Carmhell, Wilder& Co
Pei
Nce
Johmson
Tart
Ares Anderson
Dndge
Dee Lipo
Todd
Johnson
Toki
Pastor Brown Acquitted In Extortion Case In San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 25 U P Pastor Brown testified as a witness in the Mrs. Mary A Davidson extortion case. He admitted paying 500 dollars not due to fear. The judge ruled no extortion and the jury acquitted Davidson. Brown had just been acquitted of immorality by a church council.
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San Francisco
U. P
Brown
First Congregational Church
Mary A. Davidson
Jie
Gen Casey Dies in Washington Heart Trouble
Gen Thomas Lincoln Casey former chief of engineers died in his room at the new congressional library in Washington about 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He suffered a heart attack, was placed on a lounge and died almost instantly.
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Washington
U. P
Thomas Lincoln Casey
New Congressional Library
Indianapolis Asphalt Bidding Sparks Competition Say Reform
A wave of bids and revised specs for paving streets in Indianapolis signals a shift from an asphalt ring to open competition. The Wuern-Lhambriele Construction Co of St. Louis gains favored status as specifications are altered, detailing streets from Seventh to Powell and Washington to Massachus, plus several blocks and avenues. The move draws in Libertys Street and Senate Avenue, with a focus on using TrinKdael asphalt and ensuring timely contracts, while bids and prices are scrutinized for fairness and efficiency.
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Indianapol
Ieard
Worl
Wruin-Lhambriele Con Struction Company
St. Louis
Asphalinge
Indianapolis
Illinois
Beventh
Pwelliless
Libertys
Wwashington St
Massachus
Eanes
Senate
St. Fee
Pegm
Diana Iermude
Ohio
St Chad
Warren-Sehart
York-st
West-st
Wesidia Paving and Supply Company
Penner-st
Meridian
Martison-ave
Indiana
Bermudez Compu
Magsc
Tragic Train Crash Kills Warner as Scott Hurt Near Schultz Plant
In Inspang Chicago March 25 two Schultz Baking Co employees Christian Warner and Robert Scott were struck by a southbound train at the Fifty third street crossing on Rec Island Road. Warner died instantly and Scott was fatally injured as open gates and no signals were reported. Gate tender Hugh ONeill was arrested.
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Chicago
U. P
Christian Warner
Robert Scott
Schultz Baking Company
Fifty-third-st
Reci Island Road
Warner
Scott
Hugh O'Neill
Divorce Suit Triggers Violent Fatalities in Pendleton
Louisville Kentucky March reports Syd Smith killed Robert W Vance then wounded himself after a divorce suit involving Vances sister. In another item O P Smith of Woodbine sentenced in Council Bluffs to 18 months and a $10 fine for bootlegging. Robert Anderson, VP of Canada Merchants Bank, is dead in Montreal leaving $4 million estate.
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Pendleton
Syd Smith
Robert W. Vance
Smith
Vannce
Omaha
U. P
Woolson
Counci Bluffs
O. P. Smith
Montreal
Robert Anderson
Merchant's Bank of Canada
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