Doctor's secret drives care of child by Indianapolis woman
Dr J W Pennington died in City hospital after leaving a strict one year contract with Mrs Johnson to care for his baby boy Henry and his older son. He left unclear motives and whispered a final question about his child, while relatives suspect mental strain from his wife’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pennington
Denny
Louisville Medical College
Eli Lilly Drug Company
Miss Smith
Allen’ Smith
John F. Johnson
N. Senate Ave
Henry Pennington
McComb, CO
Pennington
Henry
Twenty-eighth-st
Bloomington
Mrs. Johnson
H. F. Barnes
Davis
Louisville
Republicans Begin Hunt For County Nominations
The article notes a contest within county Republican ranks focusing on the prosecutorship between Edwin Pugh and John C. Ruckelshaus, with four candidates for coroner including Nash and Brayton. Surveyor John V. Coyner faces reelection amid changes to duties and a 4 percent county fee, earning about $2,500 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Pugh
John C. Ruckelshaus
John V. Coyner
Coyner
Nash
A.W. Brayton
A. L. Wilson
Bary Méores
SHUGGLERS PLAY MANY SHARP TRICKS
Capt Tozier of the revenue cutter service describes smuggling tactics across the Canadian border. He cites opium hidden in spmits of butter logs and drowned cans tied to sloops, noting improvements but ongoing illicit trade despite reduced duties and patrols along 2 500 miles of coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Tozier
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Alpbrecht
Woodruff Place
Washington
Tozier
Pugst Sound
Canadian
China
British Columbia
Seattle
Capt. Tozier
Six Story Building Collapses in Chicago
A six story structure at 139 111W Lake Street collapsed Wednesday night in Chicago, apparently after a dust explosion at S F Leonards feed store. Three men died Joseph B Docter Frank S Hanson Henry Hilton and three people including an unknown woman are missing. About 200000 in damage plus injuries to bystanders and adjacent walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. Lake Sr
S. F. Leonard
Joseph B. Docter
Frank S. Hanson
Ienry Hilton
Charles Mullens
C. Williams
Snickers Nee Operation Questioned After Forced Assessments
Rumors circulate among police that officers who refused to pay campaign assessments faced dismissal or worse. Henry Steinecker's resignation, accepted by the Board of Safety, is cited as the second outcome. Patrolman Theodore Grubb quit after declining a $10 assessment, saying he would spare superiors trouble. Another resignation is reportedly demanded but not submitted, with a planned public statement possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steinecker
Board of Safety
Theodore Grubb
Stienecker
Rumor on McKinley Philippine Message Sensational Claims
A Washington rumor suggests President McKinley may sensationally frame the Philippine uprising in his message. Reportedly he holds evidence blaming Americans who incited Aguinaldo and pledged support in Congress, and may present it to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
Inter-Ocean
McKinley
Aguinaldo
American Congress
Congress
New Telephone Conduits At Risk In Block 86 Site
The board of federal appraisers weighs damages to the New Telephone Co if block 86 is chosen for the post office site. Conduits run east from the Meridian Street exchange and divide at Scioto Street, with routes through alleys that would be destroyed. Officials argue service won’t cease. appraisers assess property values in block 86 while consulting experts on tangles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Federal Appraisers
New Telephone Company
Block 86
Meridian-st
Ohio
New York-sts
Scioto-st
Meridian
Pennsylvania-sts
Wishard
Sheerin
Four Big Damage Suits Against Railroad Receiver
Four lawsuits filed in federal court allege damages from the Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City railroad. James A. Seawright seeks 10000 for engineer John D. Field’s death in a Silverwood wreck. Peter Zehert sues for 20000 over injuries to his body in Sims Indiana in 1897. Georgie McBee seeks 100000 for death of Robert F. McBee in the same wreck. Thomas J. Secrist sues for 10000 after his dog’s death when he was knocked under the wheels. Nettie Secrist asks 10000 in his widow’s suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Howard
Clinton
Samuel Hunt
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad
James A. Seawright
John D. Field
Silverwood
Ind
Peter Zehert
Sims
Georgie McBee
Robert F. McBee
Vield
Thomas J. Secrist
Kokomo
Nettie
Filipino rebel statement claims large forces and resolve
The Filipino committee in Madrid reports a potent force in the field with room to grow declaring abundant ammunition and food. It says Aguinaldo’s camp is united only a few pro American Filipinos act from selfish motives. It pledges continued resistance until Philippine independence, asserting the United States will not hold any part of the archipelago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Philippines
United States
Aguinaldo
Philippine Archipelago
Appellate Affirms Judgment Against Western Assurance
The court holds that a valid insurance contract requires a complete offer and acceptance. An oral contract may exist when an agent accepts a risk and promises to deliver a policy. A contract can begin at acceptance even without premium payment or policy delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Nov 3 calls for threatening weather Thursday night and Friday with rain possibly turning to snow flurries and continued cold. Temperatures recorded at 7 am 87 and noon 87 with a dramatic drop to 39 by 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Will Expel Senator Mason from Old Tippecanoe Club
Chicago dated report says the Inter Ocean states Senator Mason will be expelled from the Old Tippecanoe club at the next meeting and asked to resign from the U S Senate over his Philippine stance. The move targets Mason for his position on the Philippine question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Wm. IE. Mason
Tippecanoe Club
United States Senate
Churches Left Intact As Troops Advance
Sergeant Charles Wodak of the signal corps testifies there is no opportunity for U S soldiers to pillage churches even if tempted. He notes churches are deserted by natives and not destroyed, except when insurgents fortify them and are bombarded to rout them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wis
Charles Wodak
Signal Corps
Otis
United States
Actress Olney dismisses marriage stories as press agent ploy
Miss Olney denies engagement to J Henry Kolker calling the reports a press agent dream. She shows clippings proving various claims while noting a possible subsequent engagement elsewhere and her interest in newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kagel-Eyenl
Chanez Olnney
J. Henry Kolker
Grand Stock Company
Miss Olney
Bates
Mr. Kolker
Syra- 20
Kolker
Grand
Gas Meters Likely Recommended by City Committee
The joint gas committee of the Commercial Club and Board of Trade met at the Commercial club with E. B. Martindale presiding. A report favoring gas meters is expected to be submitted to the full committee Friday. Albert Sahm, a member of the full committee and former Democratic city chair, may oppose the meter recommendation and present a minority report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Sahm
Commercial Club and Board of Trade
John T. Brush
E. B. Martindale
Albert Sahm
Democratic City Committee
Pugh Scrapes Up Street Car Talk
Prosecutor Pugh gathers evidence against alleged bribers tied to street car franchise. Grand jury meets Monday. Judge Alford may issue special instructions. Prison cases may occupy early jury focus as investigators seek statements from potential witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Pugh
Grand Jury
Hobartward: Hobart’s illness grim as McKinley sends regards
Vice president Hobart rests in Paterson New Jersey after a night without change. Doctors stay at his bedside as his law partner predicts no real hope of recovery, while President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley send words of affection. A Kokomo healer claims he can cure him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Suit Over 200 Cabbages in Haughville Court
In Justice Emmerich's court at Haughville, John Mefford sues Fletcher Brown Wm Drake and Edward Morgan for $25 damages. Mefford alleges Drake removed about 200 cabbages from his garden amid a dispute rooted in Clermont property dealings involving Brown Morgan and the Drakes. Brown faces a peace bond after Mefford complained.
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Emmerich
Haughville
Reinhold and
Williams
John Mefford
Fletcher ,Brown
Wm. Drake
Edward Morgan
Mefford
Drake
Brown
Clermont
Morgan
Drakes
General Funston Sets Filipino Value Based on Chinese Labor
Gen. Funston said in La Junta that the Philippines offer little value without Chinese workers. He argued natives are shiftless, while Chinese labor under contract is cheap and efficient, enabling profits if a proper supply is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Junta
Colo
Funston
Philippines
Snow and Blizzard Sweep Texas and Midwest
Snow fell across Sycamore Illinois and Cincinnati Ohio on Thursday with cold wind. Reports from St Louis Dallas and Texline note snow and a Panhandle blizzard extending into northern Texas. The early winter weather is described as the earliest in years in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Mo
Dallas
Tex
Clarendon
Washburn
Texline
Panhandle
Texas
Postoffice Clearing Department Opens In Indiana
On its first day the new post office clearing department and the Indiana National Bank processed postoffice money orders totaling eight thousand dollars. Postmaster ness estimates this large start signals strong early success for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Clearing Department
Indiana National Bank
Postoffice
Ness
The Temple Fair Opens at Tomlinson Hall
The Temple fair at Tomlinson Hall drew a liberal crowd on Wednesday night. All expenses were covered on the first night and the Temple fund will gain substantially from the remaining evenings. Gib son’s pictures will be shown Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Temple Fund
Gibson
The Jolly Didn't Work in County Voucher Line
A county auditor's office crowd waited hours as workers received vouchers in alphabetical order. An impatient man tried to jolly the process by addressing Col. Smith, but the desk stayed focused. He waited three hours, left, then returned Thursday to receive his order.
Boy Soldier Imprisoned in Philippines Case At Issue
Oliver, a 15 year old who claimed 18 at enlistment, is said to be in the guardhouse awaiting trial. His parents and Congressman Overstreet are involved, with Senator Beveridge likely to be appealed after parents’ statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van den Broeck
S. Meridian Sr
Oliver
Philippines
Congressman Overstreet
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Monument Place offers lowest city prices on lap robes and capes
Strawmyer and Nilius advertise lap robes blankets driving gloves and coach man capes at the lowest prices in the city. The notice highlights Monument Place as the location for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawmyer &Nilius
Yale Alleged Post Office Thief Brought to Indianapolis
Frank Yale was brought to Indianapolis on Thursday and jailed to await grand jury action. Bound over by a U S commissioner at Greensburg, Yale is charged with breaking into the Lawrenceburg post office and was found on the premises before stealing anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Frank Yale
Indianapolis
United States
Greensburg
Lawrenceburg
Surgeon performs life saving operation on infant
A difficult surgical procedure was carried out Wednesday by Dr. Rilus Eastman on the infant son of Christ Rutenburg at Henry Baase’s home at 1106 Chestnutst. The baby was born without a rectal passage. Dr. Hastman created an opening and the operation was successful. The child will live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rilus Eastman
Christ Rutenburg
Henry Baase
Chestnutst
Hastman
Matinee Racing Ends for the Year
The Matinee Racing season ends as weather disrupts plans with no upcoming races until spring. Gentlemen’s Driving Club notes the track will lie idle due to unreliable conditions and robin nests delaying the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Hoffbauer v Citizens Street Railway Case Declared Off
The appellate argument in the case of Nicholas Hoffbauer against the Citizens Street Railway company was declared off by the lower court for failure to comply with court rules. Hoffbauer had secured judgment against the company.
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Nicholas Hoffbauer
Citizens’ Street Railway
Hoffbauer
Aga Mpathy
Fine Water at 321 Feet in Julietta County Asylum Well
A new county asylum at Julietta reports a steady water supply from a well 321 feet deep. The water level sits 20 feet from the top and does not fall with pumping. The well features an eight inch pipe and appears to maintain a constant yield.
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New County
Julietta
Augur in Hatband Scheme Suspect in Raising Bills
Zed A. Augur, staying at 1681 College avenue, took a hat to Harvey Hand in Virginia Avenue for cleaning. A two dollar bill hidden under the sweat band was being altered toward a five, leading Hand to alert federal authorities. Augur, brought before Commissioner Moores, originated from Columbus Indiana and was reportedly engaged to a College Avenue fiancée.
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Zed A. Augur
College Ave
Harvey Hand
Virginia-ave
Hand
Augur
Moores
Columbus
Ind
College-ave
Nineteenth-st
Escaped From Pen Fugitive Recaptured in Memphis
Charlies Smith alias John Ferguson a colored man who escaped from Alabama penitentiary was recaptured in Memphis after earlier arrest in Indianapolis for burglary. He had served 20 years and was tracked by the Bertillon system with Chicago and Memphis stations aiding. Detective Thornton notes surprising use of a colored man in detective service.
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Charlies Smith
John Ferguson
Indianapolis
Alabama
Bertillon
Chicago
Memphis
Thornton
Fred Smith
Old Gold Advertises Syrup Cure for Colds
Dr J H B Adams promotes Syrup as the surest cold remedy with druggists, while Gardner's markets Old Gold and new elab at 59 Commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. B. Adams Couch
Ad Druggists
Gardner’s
Elab
Butleme
Boers Press the Fight at Ladysmith as City Bombarded
An official Ladysmith dispatch dated Thursday reports the bombardment continuing with Lieut. Egerton of the cruiser Powerful seriously wounded. The note mentions the risk to the Colenso bridge and the siege of White-Kimberley by 6 060 Boers while British relief is sought.
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White
Kimberley
London
Ladysmith
Lieut. Egerton
Powerful
Boers Besiege Kimberley as Harmsworth Reports Arrival
Magistrate Harmsworth, reported captured, arrives at Hopetown and says Kimberley is besieged by 6030 Boers with a heavy cordon around the town. Garrison in good condition but awaits relief. Boers move into Zululand northeast of Natal and have taken Pomeroy.
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Cape Town
Harmsworth
Hopetown
Cape Colony
Kimberley
Transvaal Agent predicts Ladysmith surrender soon
Brushing aside uncertainty Dr Leyds Transvaal agent claims Ladysmith will capitulate to the Boers within days His assessment emphasizes the morale boost expected from White s left wing fall and its impact on Afrikaners in Natal and at Cape Town
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Brussels
Dr. Leyds
Transvaal
Ladysmith
White
Natal
Cape Town
Prisoners Sent to Pretoria Reported in War Update
The Star cable reports 20 dead and 100 wounded at Nicholson Nek where White’s left was captured. Eight hundred and severity British prisoners have been sent to Pretoria.
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Pretoria
London
The
Star Cable Company
Wnicholsom Nek
White
Fears For the British Besieged at Ladysmith
Cape Town reports grave anxiety over Ladysmith as Boers threaten Colense 20 miles south. The key railroad bridge would isolate White if destroyed. General White would abandon Ladysmith without the vast military stores there, half of Britain s South Africa reserves.
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Ladysmith
Durban
Natal
Colense
White
South Africa
Boers Unveil New Batteries as British Bombardment Persists
At Ladysmith on October 21 a delayed dispatch reports the Boers revealing new artillery positions that are suppressed by fire yet reappear when shots calm. The naval brigade has four long range guns mounted and the bombardment, though not serious, may aim to draw attention while Boers reposition to the town’s rear.
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Ladysmith
Naval Brigade
Glossary of Dutch terms from the Boer War
London reports a concise glossary of Boer War Dutch terms with translations. The list defines words such as Commando Nek Ikraal Fonstein Veldt Poort Dorp Drift Kopje Spruit and Donga, describing their meanings from war levy to village, ford, hilltop, river channel, and hollow water-filled donga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nek
Ikraal
Fonstein
Poort
Dorp
Drift
Kopje
Times questions mule stampede tale from Lady Smith
London dispatch challenges The Times discredits the capture of White left at Lady Smith as a mule stampede. It notes trained Indian mules marching at night without mishap and questions native muleteer involvement or Boer tampering. The piece suggests drivers may have fled after border rolling signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Lady
Gladys Loucks Will Recovers After Incident
Gladys Loucks, age 14, was involved in a running incident as witnesses report a garden path mishap near a church. Doctors expect her recovery as authorities investigate on Wednesday.
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Gladys Loucks
Churchman
Tha Gardene
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Taggart
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A Clermont Rew
Justice Emmerich
Sycamore
Cincinnati
Colenso Bridge
Zululand
Pietermaritzburg
Zulue Land
Pomeroy
Ig Boers
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