Bookwalter Testifies on Corruption in Indianapolis Mayor Case
Charles A. Bookwalter former mayoral candidate testifies before a grand jury about alleged corruption involving the mayor, councilmen, newspapers, and a key figure linked to park and street car deals. Witnesses include real estate dealer Charles W. Phillips and others as the jury probes posters and political influence, with summons now by telephone.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Prtis
Mr. Taggart
Charles W. Phillips
Lemcke
Bookwalter
Allen
Do. W. Lefler
Timberlake
College-ave
Sixteenth St
Lefler
W. J. Richards
neneNee
Ed Clark
Prohit
Lawton Pursues Aguinaldo as Forces Press East
A Washington dispatch cites Gen Otis reporting Aguinaldo located and Lawton's forces pushing toward Tayug and Aringay with Young leading cavalry and Macabebe scouts. MacArthur operates north of Tarla n, and Dickman’s troops in Jato engage insurgents with casualties and prisoner captures.
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Washington
Otis
Aguinaldo
Manila
Lawton
Tayug
Young
Aringay
Trinidad
Bayombeng
Wheaton
MacArthur
Railroad
Tarlann
Iloilo
Dickman
Jato
Window Glass Trust Case Set for Anderson Trial Next Week
The window glass companies of Madison County face trial before Judge Ryan in Anderson on November 28. C C Hadley, deputy attorney general, visited Anderson to confer with Prosecutor Edwards. The state argues the firms joined a trust in violation of their Indiana charters and could lose their charters with receivers appointed. Taylor predicts this statute enforcement will solve Indiana's trust issue.
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Anderson
Taylor
Madison County
Ryan
C. C. Hadley
Atttorney-General
Edwards
Indiana
Bankruptcy Proceedings Spark Retailer and Agent Details
Bankruptcy notices list Sam Mel and Crow connected to an Elkhart clothing store manager with assets $0 and liabilities $15,405.72. Habits shows $21,220.92 while Barton W Indianapolis agency holds no assets and $15,405.72 in liabilities.
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Sammel, Crow
Tyler Lynching Case Defense Challenges Liability Claims
Attorney John B. Cockrum led the defense asserting no liability by the sheriff and that only the widow suffered damages since Tyler was worthless to her. The defense argued the sheriff failed to protect the prisoner amid extensive talk of lynching, with closing remarks from defense and plaintiff’s counsel and a jury deadline set for 5 p.m.
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John B. Cockrum
Tyler
John B. Elam
Indiana
Eckley
Gobin
William Rice
Mr. Eckley
A. G. Smith
Terrell
Marion Tyler
Joseph Shea
William V. Rooker
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Hears Home Sale Plan
More than 700 representatives and 300 past grand officers filled the hall at Washington and Pennsylvania streets. Secretary Leedy reports four new lodges instituted, no delinquent lodges, and 4,548 members aided with 108,274.52 dollars distributed. Trustees may sell the current home and buy a site for a new exclusive building. options were not yet received. The decision was deferred to the afternoon session.
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Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows Meeting
Washington
Pennsylvania-sts
W. H. Leedy
Grand Lodge
Boers Occupy Greytown and Threaten Ladysmith
The Boers seize Greytown a strategic point as women and children flee the town after refusals to swear allegiance. Reports from Kaffir sources say looting north of the Mooi river and remote news from Durban heighten anxiety. Clery’s relief expedition remains near the coast, delaying aid to Ladysmith and prompting impatience over delayed action.
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Durban
Mooi River
Ladysmith
Clery
Mstcourt
Ciery
Sun Co ad request ends sale of store by Mrs Nottmeyer
Nov 22 1899 letter from Mrs Nottmeyer at 525 E Ohio St to The Sun Co asking to stop the "For sale, miscellaneous" advertisement for a base-burner store, noting it sold quickly and that the ad should be halted.
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the Sun CO
Mrs. Smith Nervous Shock After Shoe Store Accusation
In superior court Mrs May E Smith of N Illinois fights a 5000 damage claim after being accused of stealing shoes at Star store Her daughter worked there as a clerk and Mrs Smith says a floor walker and watchman seized her cloak and questioned her causing a severe nervous shock The shoe clerk later explained the misperception and apologies followed A courtroom moment features attorney remarks about consulting and fees.
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Superior Court 2
May E. Smith
N. Ilinois Sr
Star
Smith
Maj. Holstein
Judge Leathers
Boers Occupy Greytown and Expel German Settlers
Reports from Greytown near Pietermaritzburg say Boers occupy the town and threaten Ladysmith relief plans. After seizing Greytown they allegedly evicted all German settlers who refused to swear allegiance to the Transvaal, including women and children.
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Kruger
Durban
Greytown
Pietermaritzburg
Ladysmith
Woomen
Transvaal
Correspondent Colett Released From Doers in Cape Town
A private dispatch from Cape Town says Sr. Colett, the London Daily Mail correspondent, has been released after being arrested by the Doers and taken to Bloemfontein. He was carrying a letter from Cape Premier Schreiner to President Steyn of the Orange Free State when seized.
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London
Cape Town
Sr. Colett
Mail
Bloemfontein
Colelett
Mr. Schreiner
Cape
Steyn
Orange Free State
Armored Train Repulsed by Boers Near Mooi River
An armored train advancing a mile north of the Mooi river met a large Boers force and retired. The Boers raided a stud farm north of the Mooi, taking 399 brood horses.
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Durban
Mooi River
Mooi
Transport Skildowan Castle Arrives With Troop Load
Cape Town reports the transport Skildowan Castle, described as a world troop ship, arrived on Wednesday with 30 troops aboard. Ships and military officials confirm the vessel carried a substantial infantry contingent amid ongoing naval activity in the region.
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Cape Town
Skildowan Castle
Indiana lynching case revived before judge in Chicago
In Chicago the Versailles lynching case is revived as Lula C. Jenkins seeks $10,000 against Ripley County Sheriff Henry Busching and seven bondsmen. She argues administration letters in Cook County were fraudulently issued after her husband’s 1897 murder. Jenkins, once Levy, has engaged in federal suits against Versailles residents.
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Chicago
Indiana
Versailles
Ind
Illinois
Jenkins
Cook County
Ripley County
Toy Battleships Lead Holiday Toy Surge
Toy retailers predict a big holiday season with more mechanical toys and battleship sets. Charles Mayer notes rising but barely noticeable prices as manufacturers tailor stocks to public taste. Battleships range from a few cents to 30 dollars, with the top models fully motorized.
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Charles Mayer
Duich Joins the Boers Amid Proclamations Vibe
The Cane Duten appear to be joining the Boers in large numbers and the stern proclamations by General Buller and Sir Alfred Milner seem to have boosted the high spirits of Duich farmers in CAPE TOWN Navy 22.
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Duich
Cape Town
Gen. Buller
Alfred Milner
Boers Fortify Belmont As Methuen Relief March Looms
Cape Town reports Belmont, on the Kimberley line, is being fortified as Gen. Methuen’s flying column nears to relieve Kimberley. News of Nauan Poort’s relief by British forces brings satisfaction. Belmont’s rail link to Port Elizabeth and Dear is key for reinforcements. Indications point to Boer withdrawal from the southern Free State border to concentrate near Kimberley.
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Cape Town
Belmont
Kimberley
Methuen
Dear
Port Elizabeth
Free State
Five Killed In Wreck On the B and O
Auburn Indiana reports that a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train crashed at McCool in Porter County on Wednesday morning. Early counts suggest five killed and several injured with crew missing. another report says twelve killed at Me al Me al Me al and a coroner was summoned at noon to Mc Cook. The accident was caused by a collision between a freight train and a milk train.
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Auburn
Ind
McCool
Porter County
What the Officials Say
Baltimore officials report the west bound passenger train was halved by two engines near McCool Indiana four miles from Chicago injuring four people two engines derailed and no one believed killed.
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Baltimore
Indiana
Tihain
McCool
Ind
Beut
Chicago
Train Wreck Claims Engineer Near Valparaiso
In dense fog near Valparaiso Indiana a passenger train wreck killed Engineer Bradford on the second engine. Firemen and another engineer were injured as two engines and three express cars plus two postal cars piled up at high speed. No passengers were hurt according to road officials.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Bradford
Fengineer Larber
Collision at Bloomfield injures two on crossing
OmPied Indiana Nov 22. An Monon engine collided with a freight car at the crossing in Bloomfield. The crash injured two people including brakeman Enoch Carter who lost his right hand. The Monon engine suffered damage and trains disrupted.
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Bloomfield
Ompieid
Ind
Bk. & Ineal
Enoch Carter
Brakempam
Sister Maura Elopes With Hospital Inmate at La Salle
In La Salle Illinois on November 22 Sister Maura of St Marys hospital renounced her vows, donned a traveling gown, and eloped with inmate John Gray after a days acquaintance. The scandal rocked church circles as Gray had been an inmate for months and Maura is 25 years old.
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LA Salle
Ill
Maura
St. Mary’s Hospital
John Gray
Gray
The High Coal Prices Rise With Demand and Car Shortage
President Mitchell of the mine workers cites strong industry demand as nations run at full throttle. He notes coal demand outstrips transport capacity due to cars diverted to factories, swelling prices. Annual US coal use stands at about 220 million tons while mine capacity exceeds 400 million tons. Miners work roughly 169 days per year.
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Mitchell
United States
Professor Skifs Vanishes From Kokomo Church Following Heist
Mrs Morris reports to Kokomo police that her husband the so called Professor Skifs palmist medium and pastor of the Church of the Soul has fled, taking much of her money and jewelry. He led a large following and ran midweek social dances.
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Kokomo
Ind
Morris
Church of the Soul
Damage Suit Against Railroad Involves Administrator
The Chicago and Erie railroad company versus Samuel M. Thomas, administrator of James T. Platt, was argued before the supreme court. The case, appealed from Huntington county, concerns Platt's 1852 death while crossing the railroad tracks. The administrator won. the company appeals to have the judgment set aside for contributory negligence.
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Chicago & Erie Railroad Company
Samuel M. Thomas
James T. Platt
Supreme Court
Huntington County
Platt
Rural Route Money Keeps Rural Mail Program Safe
Local office reports the free rural delivery fund will cover the current fiscal year with renewal expected. If funds run dry, existing routes stay active but new route establishment would halt. W. F. Conger of Prairie du Lac Wisconsin oversees the system in Wisconsin and Iowa and praises its thriving state.
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W. F. Conger
Prairie du Lac
Wis
Conger
Wisconsin
Iowa
Admiral Dewey Breaks Silence Over Gift House Transfer
Washington sees Admiral Dewey express distress over public attacks after transferring the Dewey home to his son George Dewey Jr. He recalls Manila Bay service, laments lack of defense from the American people, and says he would have declined the gift if he foresaw the backlash. The deed indicates Mildred McLean Dewey and George Dewey conveyed the house for $10 with a life interest arrangement.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
George
Manila Bay
Sam
Mana Harbor
Nanviral
Manila
Dewey
Mildred McLean Dewey
George Dewey
George Dewey, Jr
Admiral Dewey Teary Moment Reported Image
Tears flowed down Admiral Dewey A A's cheeks as he spoke, he wiped them away with a handkerchief. The sight was noted in the accompanying description of the scene and the admiral's emotional display.
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Admiral Dewey AA
James R Henry Marries Grace Logan Wilson in St Louis
James R Henry of Indianapolis wed Grace Logan Wilson of Collinsville Illinois at the Piant es hotel in St Louis at 10 30 a m on Wednesday. Rev A J Smith of Collinsville and Rev 4 T Sweeney of Columbus Indiana officiated. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple traveled by private car to Indianapolis where a large reception will be held at the Bates Wednesday night. St Louis friends accompanied the bridal party to Indianapolis.
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St. Louis
James R. Henry
Indianapolis
Grace Logan Wilson
Collinsville
Piantes’ Hotel
St Louis
A. J. Smith
T. Sweeney
Columbus
Ind
Henry Weft
Bates
St. Lou
Indianapols
Dewey's Political Foes Start The Rumpus Says John R McLean
John R McLean brother in law of Admiral Dewey criticizes ongoing attacks on the admiral as insidious political foe driven. He argues the transfer of the Dewey house was a courteous act meant to please Mrs Dewey and their son and predicts public backlash against perceived unfair character assaults.
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Washington
John R. McLean
Admiral Dewey
Dewey House
Kerins Green Wedding at St Patrick’s Church
Miss Anna Kering and John Green wed at 9 a m Wednesday at St Patrick s Church with Rev O Donaghue officiating The bride wore blue cloth gown and matching hat Ushers were James one the groom s brother from Springfield and M Woodruff After a wedding trip to Louis they will live with the bride s mother at 921 Harrigon St
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Anna Kering
John Green
Weather forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending 8 p.m. Nov 2
Forecast calls for cloudy weather with occasional rain tonight and Thursday. Io noon temperature 57 and 58 by 2 p.m. Read as local weather update with brief temperature notes. Grand hotel cafe offers meals while hats sold at Season's Hat Store.
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Indianapolis
Railroad officials converge in Indianapolis in transit changes
Supt W H Duane of the St Louis division Big Four and Supt J W Cowper of the Big Four maintenance of way are in Indianapolis along with Supt O M Peckwith of the Chicago division Big Four. J B Safford of Pittsburg Charters and Youghingheny rail road, formerly Chicago division Monon, also in Indianapolis. Train callers at Union station are being changed with Albert Paten and Frank Holloway noted in transitions.
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W. H. Duane
St. Louis
Big Four
Indianapolis
J. W. Cowper
O. M. Peckwith
Chicago
B. Safford
Pittsburg, Charters & Youghingheny Raiload
Monon
Ini
Annual meeting of Boys' and Girls' national home board
The executive board meets Thursday at 3 p m in the Commercial Club rooms. Col Hogeland will present his annual report detailing cities visited during the year. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as a health tonic available at local drug stores.
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Boys’ and Girls’ National Home and Employment Association
Col. Hogeland
Mass Is Settled Dewey and Wife Have Life Interest
Washington November 22 A deed records a life estate arrangement for Dewey and his wife in the family home. The document outlines the transfer while preserving their residence rights, detailing the terms of occupancy and future control of the property.
Future of the Deweys and Washington society gossip
Washington social circles fret over precedence with Mrs Dewey rising in status as Dewey’s vestryman role at St John’s signals a social move. Rumors hinge on religious shifts and a planned marriage for George Goszap intertwined with Dewey household plans amid Manila battle disputes.
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New York
Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Hobart
Lady Pauncefote
Mrs. Dewey
Dewey
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John
St. John’s
Episcopal Church
Vienna
Young George
Goszap
Admiral
Mit
Ambug
Crowninshield
Manila
Naval Institue
Mania Bay
Secretary of the Navy
Qin
Carter Quits As Guardian in Hartman Estate Case
Wednesday Frank Carter settled with probate commissioner Walker as guardian for Eferman Hartman’s children. Hartman, the former guardian, resigned when arrested on embezzlement charges raised by Kothe Wells & Bauer. Carter to sue Hartman’s bondsmen Frank Linderman and C H Rosebreck. bond set at 100 dollars, but shortage remains.
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Frank Carter
Walker
Eferman Hartman
Hartman
Kothe, Wells & Bauer
Carter
Frank Linderman
C. H. Rosebreck
Dewey in poor health amid criticism over gift house
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey is ill and near returning to the Dewey home committee the gift house. Many believe the recent flood of criticism will prompt the return of the home to the donors led by George Goodwin Dewey.
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Chicago
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Dewey Home
George Goodwin Dewey
Sewer Fight Loss Affirmed Against Pennsylvania Railroad
The supreme court on Wednesday affirmed the Marion circuit court ruling for James D. Hawks and associates against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The case involved a suit to enjoin the collection of an assessment levied for sewer construction.
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Supreme Court
Marion Circuit Court
James D. Hawks
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Town Talk and Courtroom Briefs Near Big Four Railroad Crash
Mrs Joseph Beatty plans to visit McKeesport for holidays with daughter Mrs J A Flenniker. Frank Zanzier a barber was fined ten dollars for attempting to knife his wife after a beer gathering at his sister in law's home. Jerome B Coffman seeks twenty thousand dollars in damages in a Big Four railroad collision that seriously injured a worker on Fletcher avenue last December.
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Joseph Beatty
Mclxeesport
J. A. Flennikerr
Frank Zanzier
Sanders Sr
Ryan
Jerome B. Coffman
Big Four
Four
Fletcher-ave
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Odd Fellows
Field Reports
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Mrs. Smith
Valparaiso, Ind
Chesterton
Ohio
Mr. Mitchell
Skifs
Kerins
Grand Hotel
Efailrogaders
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