General Otis on Verge of Mental Collapse
A dispatch from New York reports General Otis, commander in the Philippines, near a mental breakdown unless he returns to the United States. Surgeons accuse him of denying sick leave to officers and men needing climate relief, amid unnecessary deaths. The Sheridan carried military prisoners from Manila March 6 to San Francisco under hospital guards. Guerillas and Ladrones in Luzon are active as towns are burned and telegraph lines cut.
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New York
Evening World
Otis
Philippines
Essary
Manila
San Francisco
Sheridan
Luzon
Free Delivery for 211 More Homes in Indianapolis
Postmaster Hess aims to extend free mail delivery to the remaining 211 houses inside the city limits by July 1. Five new carriers, two mounted, would be needed, with a major redistricting of routes and a 3000-dollar annual cost. He also seeks space by recommending acquisition of land south of the current post office site.
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Hess
Indianapolis
Lmits
Imit
Indianapolis stamp sales fall short of mail handled
Indianapolis post office handles far more mail matter yearly than the stamps it sells. Postmaster Hess notes that many people from country post offices buy stamps in Indianapolis and use them locally, with little recourse when smaller denominations cannot be exchanged for larger ones.
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Indianapolis
Hess
Tom Johnson Makes 4 Million From Third Ave Railroad Stock
New York March 27 Tom L Johnson is said to be the biggest individual winner from the Third Avenue railroad stock surge. After rumors of absorption by the Metropolitan street railroad, he bought heavily on Wall Street and the stock climbed rapidly. He reportedly cleared four million dollars by closing out on Monday and avoided comment when seen at the Waldorf Astoria Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom L. Johnson
Third-ave
Metropolitan Street Railroad Company
Metropolitan Combination
Johnson
Wallst
Waldorf-Astoria
Labor union picket rights upheld in Chicago ruling
The link belt company injunction against the machinists union was denied by Judge Chetlain. The ruling affirms union picketing rights and seen as a victory for labor. Separate testimony to the industrial commission criticized unions and linked them to social harms.
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Chicago
Link Belt Manufacturing Company
Machinists’ Union
May Force Kern in Race Against Overstreet for Congress
Democratic supporters push John W. Kern to run for Congress to oppose Congressman Overstreet. Kern declines, saying he seeks no nomination and has no new political plans. Friends fear a bid now could jeopardize a 1903 U.S. Senate chance amid expected Democratic control of the legislature.
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John W. Kern
Congress
Overstreet
Kern
the Sun
United States
Church organ rift linked to estate bond in Indiana
In Jeffersonville Indiana on March 27 F L Piers administrator of Fred Schardein estate filed a new bond for 50000 dollars. The Borden church split over the organ dispute with Schardein a nonmember who died two months ago. Bondsmen came from both factions as he presented his appeal amid envy and questions from the other side.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
F. L. Piers
Fred Schardein
Christian Church At
Indiana Board Learns of Mississippi Smallpox Plague
The State board of health reports Mississippi has seen three years of mild smallpox, but in February in Hinds county the disease grew severe with over 100 deaths in six months. Indiana faced similar diagnostic doubts and delays. Terre Haute plans a new city hospital with an infectious disease annex as fear rises.
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State Board of Health
Mississippi Board
Hinds County
Mississippi
Indiana Board
Terre Haute
Rummage Sale Proceeds Aim for 1500
The rummage sale has cleared 1200 dollars by Monday night and expects 1500 by Wednesday close. Remaining items will be auctioned Thursday morning. A red felt table cover was stolen Tuesday morning. An old woman sought pants on Tuesday as organizers hurried to locate pins. A feature item is an oil dress titled Miss Rumamge.
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Will
City Charter Violated in Police Department Staffing
The city board of safety reportedly appointed 14 more Democrats than Republicans to the police force, breaching the charter which requires equal political division. Clerk Davis refused to disclose exact counts and urged reporters to verify figures themselves. February payroll shows 89 Democrats and 75 Republicans among listed officers.
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Davis
Board of Safety
Roberts Silent Ahead of Boer Advance
London dispatch reports Gen Roberts mum on front lines as preparations for a general advance are believed to be near completion. Kitchener is believed to be aiding Methuen Buller and Olivier travels toward Kroonstad, with Buller’s recon parties active near Biggarsberg in Natal as the main campaign nears.
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Gen. Methuen
Buller Ig
Biggarsberg
London
Roberts
Prieska
Kimberley
Methuen
Transvaal
Natal
Buller
Device to keep trolley on wire tested by rail firms
George B. Rubens, a Saks & Co. electrician, invents a V shaped trolley guard with a rubber bumper and brass spring to catch a derailed trolley and raise it only 18 inches above the wire. Chicago railways and an Indianapolis line are testing the device with Romelius approving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Rubens
Saks & Co
Chicago
Indianapolis Company
Irvington
Co. Romelius
British Cavalry Reconnaissance Near Brandfort
Cavalry reconnaissance moved toward Brandfort about 30 miles north of Bloemfontein. British maneuvers drew Boers from their positions but failed to outflank them. Casualties were few.
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Bloemfontein
Brandfort
Here
Hundred Preachers Attend Second Disciples of Christ Congress
The second annual congress of the Disciples of Christ opened at Central Christian Church with over 100 ministers already arrived and about as many more expected. Rev. ZT. Sweeney led the afternoon session. Hiram Van Kirk spoke on the history of sacred scripture and G. A. Peckham on interpretation. Ex-Gov T M Drake of Iowa will preside Tuesday night, with J H Hardin T O Power C C Smith and Mrs Helen E Moses set for addresses.
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The
Disciples of Christ
Central Christian Church
ZT. Sweeney
Hiram van Kirk
G. A. Peckham
T. M. Drake
Iowa
J. H. Hardin
T. O. Power
C. C. Smith
Helen E. Moses
Mafeking Report Cites Cattle Taken and Boers Killed
London dispatch from March 27 quotes Col Baden-Powell describing Mafeking actions dated March 13. British patrols have loosened cordons, rushed an entrenchment, and captured 26 head of cattle while killing 12 Boers. British losses totaled two killed and three wounded.
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London
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Capt Patten Dies? Illness Plunges Noted Official
Capt James B Patten, president of the Fidelity building and savings union, is dangerously ill at his home 1313 Prospect street with diabetes after years of ill health. He has held high state positions and been active in politics. Tuesday he was unconscious and no hope of recovery is entertained. He was formerly warden of the Jeffersonville penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Patten
Fidelity Building and Savings Union
Bedfast
Jeffersonville Penitentiary
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict in Dr Oliver Case
After three and a half hours the jury in Squire Smock's court failed to agree on Dr John W Oliver's guilt in provoking Mrs Alice Kramer a Ladies of the G A R officer The panel stood nine to three for conviction and a second hearing is set for April 20 in Streight circle about six weeks earlier
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Squire Smock
John W. Oliver
Alice Kramer
Ladies of the
Streight Circle
Attempted suicide case in Krupp's saloon scene
G. C. Singleton 35, living with his sister at 119 E Morris Jr, attempted to take laudaum just before noon Tuesday. He swallowed a half ounce and was rushed to City Dispensary where Dr. Burner fought to save him. He hid the bottle in a cuspidor after the act, and cried as he begged for life.
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G. C. Singleton
E. Morris Jr
Burner
City Dispensary
Krupp
Pennsylvania
Norwood Sts
Girl Led a Mob and Lynching at Belair Jail
Miss Annie Mc Ilvaine led about 200 people with a pistol at Belair Maryland jail to drag Lewis Harris from his cell. Harris confessed to a crime and was hanged at a tree as shots rang out. Sheriff Rhinehart fired into the mob. a bystander was wounded in the shoulder and a young man in the hand.
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Belair
Annie McIlvaine
Lewis Harris
Coyle To Testify In Fletcher Trial Immunity Promised
The trial of Dr. Calvin I. Fletcher opened with a ten member jury panel including B M Clifford and J Routen as jurors. The state announced Thomas Coyle will testify under immunity while Laura McDaniel's nurse Mary Rigsby reappeared to confirm her absence.
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Laura McDaniel
Calvin I. Fletcher
B. M. Clifford
Perry Township
H. M. Morton
John Routen
Decatur Township
Wm. Compton
T. W. Love
Indianapolis
A. J. Snyder
J. N. Hadley
Samuel Smelser
Pike Township
John W. Johnson
Wayne Township
J. E. Myles
Lawrence Township
E. S. Toon
Franklin Township
Rubney Conroe
Mary Rigsby
Blackford St
John W. Kealing
Dr. Fletcher
SUN
Thos. Coyle
Thomas Coyle
Mr. Kealing
Coyle
Marquette
Chas
Raymond McDaniel
H. S. Curtis
Danville
Ind
Hendricks County
L. F. Lawson
Grafton Seaton
W. M. O'Brien
Clayton
Curtis
Chas. G. Ferguson
Indiana Medical College
Duncan
Aaron Acton
George W. Nash
Marion County
Fletcher
Suing His Physician Over Unkept Cure and Fraud Claim
Edwin Jones sues Dr. Joseph M. Hansimair and wife for 75 dollars claiming the physician failed to relieve his nervous troubles and kept his money. He says Hansimair moved from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and refuses to refund. The suit also alleges transfer of Indianapolis property to the wife to defraud creditors and asks that conveyance be set aside to repay the money.
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Edwin Jones
Joseph M. Hansimair
Hansimair
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Scottish Rite Meet to Convene in Indianapolis
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Indianapolis hosts a reunion from Tuesday to Thursday on Pennsylvania Street. Grand masters and officers lead a multi day program with a 5 pm banquet on Wednesday and about 100 candidates expected for degrees. A 19 member choir will perform under T W S Belcher as roughly 1 000 members are anticipated to be registered by midweek.
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Valley of Indianapolis
Pennsylvania-st
T. P
Nicholas R. Ruckle
Charles L. Hutchinson
Lewis Morrison
Chalmers Brown
John L. McMaster
T. W.S. Belcher
Tarbell Death Attributed to Fright in Robbery Case
Postmortem findings in Joliet reveal John B Tarbell son of a prominent businessman died of heart failure due to extreme fright after a failed attempt to break into a Lamont store. Town marshal reported several shots in the air as Tarbell was found dead.
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Chicago
John B. Tarbell
Joliet
Lamont
Tarbell
Fred
Don't-do-Nothin' Druggists Meet at Bates House
A group labeled Don't-do-Nothin' Druggists from Ohio Indiana and AHinda meet every two or three months. They gather at the Bates house with about 20 participants to conduct routine business only.
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Ohio
Indiana
Ahinda
Bates House
Powers Held Without Bail in Goebel Assassination Case
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Moore keeps Coles Powers Republican secretary of state jailed on charges of complicity in the Goebel murder. Spectators are excluded as the trial opens with双方 agreeing to submit without testimony and discussions on the Taylor pardon.
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Frankfort
Moore
Coles Powers
Polsgrove
Brown
Angry Kentucky lawyers clash during Powers investigation
In Frankfort Kentucky Monday afternoon an altercation erupted between attorneys Campbell and Denny during the Powers secretary of state inquiry. Knotted tempers, shouting and a near riot prompted bench banging and panicked exits before order was restored and Campbell apologized.
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Frankfort
Campbell
Denny
Moore
Golden
Powers
Goebel
Caleb Powers
White flag raised as raftsmen retreat toward Frankfort
A crew of about 20 log raftsmen gathered at Highbridge to descend the Kentucky river toward Frankfort. Rumor of armed mountaineers marching on the Democratic militia prompted locals to cable word of danger, prompting the raftsmen to hoist a white flag upon sight of the capital.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Highbridge
Kentucky Republican Arrives to Help with Washington End
Leslie Coombs, a prominent Kentucky Republican, has arrived to assist in the Washington end of the Kentucky insurrection. Secretary Root reiterated that there is no reason for the United States government to intervene in Kentucky affairs and it would not do so.
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Taylor
Washington
Leslie Coombs
Kentucky
Root
Tuescay
United States
Shot in the Back A New Story In the Goebel Case
An Indianapolis businessman told Charles E. Wilson of new information about the Goebel assassination plot. He claims a Kentucky friend of Goebel witnessed events after the fatal shot and says doctors privately believed Goebel was shot from behind. The witness would not testify further, fearing enemies.
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Kentucky
Goebel
Finley Story in Indianapolis Discredited
A rumor that Kentucky auditor Charles Finley was hiding in Indianapolis to avoid arrest as an accomplice in the Goebel murder is debunked. Police and detectives report no official request or confirmed sighting, and Governor Mount's stance on a Kentucky requisition remains unresolved.
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Charles Finley
Kentucky
Indianapolis
William Goebel
Gov. Mount
the Sun
Gov. Beckham
Cincinnati
F. D. Mead
Finley
Indianxapolis
Charles Wilson
Mount
Ft Beckham
Isdiana
Inedianapolis
Wilson
Quigley
Finkey
Youtsey Arrested in Goebel Murder Case
Henry Youtsey of Newport is jailed in Frankfort on charges of being an accessory to the Goebel murder. Detectives identified him on a bicycle as the man to whom John Powers handed a key to the secretary of state’s office the day of the assassination. He allegedly claimed the prosecution promised not to arrest him and had violated the agreement.
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Frankfort
H E. Youtsey
Newport
Sweeney
Goebel
Sergt. Golden
Youtsey
Court House
John Powers
Iee
Armstrong
Toutsey
Taylor's In The Cole
The meeting reaffirmed its resolution to keep hands off the Kentucky matter and decided the president should not recognize Taylor as governor. Puerto Rico discussion noted but no action taken.
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Washington
Kentucky
Taylor
Puerto Rico
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Chetlain
Tory
T. H. Jones
Kennedy
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French
Thaba
Chu
Olivier
Kroon
Stadt
Patten
Girl
Kealing
Secretary OF State
Wm. Goebel
Franklin County Grand Jury
Gev. Goebel
Culton
Caleb
Legislative
Bill Coombs
Bill Cufton
Lagrange
Charles E. Wilson
Goel
Henry Youtsey
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