Street car corruption grand jury adds more witnesses
Indianapolis News reports another witness called to the grand jury probing a street car deal. Hunter McCaslin, Bookwalter, and Blodgett testified, with several News staffers and workers from the Big Four power house appear. Prosecutor Pugh notes possible perjury indictments though bribery cases remain undecided.
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Indianapolis News
Grand Jury
Blodgett
John S. Duncan
Charles R. Williams
Hilton A. Brown
J. P. Horneday
Henry Palmer
W. J. Richards
William Blodgett
Hunter McCaslin
Maj. Richards
The
News
Fred ‘Stuckey
Big Four Power House
Frank Clark
Clark
Tom Sherfey
Pennsylvania St
Pugh
Fred Heier
al Harston
River flood wipes out Lummi village in Whatcom County
Heavy rain sent the Nooksack River over its banks in Whatcom County. A log jam a mile long redirected the water through Lummi village, which was completely destroyed along with a church, school, and stores. The town held several hundred residents.
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Tacoma
Wash
Nooksack
Whatcom County
Lummi Village
Inspector files affidavits over underage workers at Lapel plants
Harry J. Richards deputy state factory inspector filed affidavits Wednesday against Lapel bottle and Lapel flintlass companies in Lapel Madison county for employing boys under 14. No excuses were made and affidavits show Wagner glass in Ingalls recruited boys in Indianapolis.
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Harry J. Richards
Lapel Bottle Company
Tha ‘Lapel
Flintlass Company
Lapel
Madison County
Anderson
Wagner Glass Company
Ingalls
Richards
Indianapolis
Crider Sues Estate for 40021.60 Over Note
Mary J. Crider of Ottumwa Iowa sues the estate of Noble Warrum alleging a note from 1873 for 18500 and interest from Jan 1 1890 at 6 percent totaling 40021.60. The suit filed in federal court denies Warrum issued the note.
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Mary J. Crider
Ottumwa
Noble Warrum
Greenfield
Slater 18 A Stunner Show Headlines Power
Slater 18 a stunner features a power move to Indianapolis. The Sunday night showcase promises a dramatic performance with bold display and strong reaction from spectators.
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Slater
Indianapolis
Aged flagman dies at his post on I and W tracks
Charlies Clark aged 73, flagman for the I and V railroad, was found dead in his shanty at Kentucky avenue and the I and W tracks after watching the 11 am train pass. He had worked 30 years for the company and lived with his son in law and an unmarried daughter at 424 South West street. The city ambulance took the body to the morgue. He was born in Ireland and came to America as a young man.
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Charlies Clark
Flagman
Kentuckyave
S. West St
Mrrs
Ed Condon
Ireland
America
Worthington, Inc
City Ambulance
City
Grand Lodge Of Indiana Odd Fellows Elects Officers
A report from the Indiana Grand Lodge session details officers elected including Grand Commander M. H. Chappell and others. The hall disposition was referred to trustees for sale and new site proposals, with a report due at the next meeting six months hence.
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Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd-Fellows
H. Chappell
Knightstown
Thomas R. Jessup
Richmond
W. H. Leedy
Indianapolis
J. A. Wiliams
John F. Wallick
Grand Lodge
William BR. Louden
Columbus
Arkansas
Board of Health
Odd- Fellows
I San
Odd Fellows
Rumor of Arrest and Embezzling Conspiracy Afloat in Berlin
A circulating rumor claims M. Dewitte Russian finance minister was arrested in St Petersburg and attempted suicide. A czar ordered M. Muravieff to prosecute him for alleged speculative acts. Reports say officials face proceedings and the affair is described as a vast embezzling conspiracy. Dewitte’s wife reportedly sought an audience with the czar but was denied.
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Berlin
M. Dewitte
St. Petersburg
Deitsch- Zeitung
M. Muravieff
Turkey Prices Likely Drop As Bartholomew Hendricks Lead
EK Keister of Arthur Jordan Co notes Bartholomew and Hendricks counties send the most turkeys to Indianapolis for Thanksgiving. He expects prices to fall to seven cents a pound next week as farmers hold back stock. An estimated thousands of birds will be eaten in the city on National Thanksgiving Day.
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Keister
Arthur Jordan Company
Bartholomew County
Hendricks County
Indianapolis
Schley barred from directing ships without orders
A Washington dispatch reports that Rear Admiral Schley is instructed by the Navy Department not to direct any vessels of the South Atlantic Squadron to African waters without explicit orders. His friends call it continued persecution, noting flag officers in good standing usually may travel within their station.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Schley
Navy Department
South Atlantic
Department
City sues to force gas supply as battle opens
The Indianapolis gas company defends before Judge McMaster, arguing the city lacks legal power to mandate gas delivery. City attorneys contend the case hinges on city governmental capacity versus proprietary duties, with Friday set for further argument on sufficiency of facts to sustain a cause of action.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
McMaster
Indianapolis
Taggart
Jackie McMaster
Ford Winter
Kern
R. N. Lamb
Consumers’ Si Trust Company
Stern
Winter
Tomlinson Hall
Mr. Winter
Fort Ringgold to be abandoned after riot
Gen Mesobin said Fort Ringgold will be abandoned and dismantled following Monday night trouble. Reports list two deaths including Talrico James and a Mexican child named Lopez. the child's mother was wounded by Gatling fire and Pedro Ninokasa was seriously wounded amid an ongoing investigation.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mesobin
Fort Ringgold
Talrico James
Lopez
Rio T Grande
Pedro Ninokasa
Jury Still Deliberating in Tyler Lynching Case
The federal jury in the Tyler lynching case remained undecided after lengthy deliberations. Out since 4:15 p m Wednesday, they returned to their room with Judge Baker's instructions and resumed deliberations Thursday as speculation grew on a possible small verdict for the plaintiff.
Arnold Dies After Shooting by Officer Rupe
William Arnold lies in critical condition at City hospital after being shot by Policeman James L. Rupe on Tuesday. Physicians report eight punctures in Arnold's intestines and note he attacked the officer following an alleged courtroom testimony.
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Wm. Arnold
James L. Rupe
Arnold
Time Card Rules Pinch Early Arrivals at Public School 13
Public School 13 enforces early arrival limits under Miss Jydia R. Blaich. A Beville-avenue boy and a Woodruff Place girl were kept after school for arriving before 8 30 and 8 45 respectively. The superintendent notes no district policy, and the principal cites her building only.
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Michigan-st
Beville-ave
Jydia R. Blaich
Woodruff Place
Fire drills prompt swift evacuation at Public School 44
An overheated stove caused a small fire in a room of Public School 44 at Nine teenth Street and Sherman Avenue. The alarm reached teachers and students were orderly led outside before firefighters extinguished the blaze. Loss estimated around $25.
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Nineteenth St
Sherman-ave
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ending Nov 24
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Nov 24 calls for cooler cloudy conditions Thursday night with cloudy or partly cloudy Friday. Temperature readings show 7 am 40, noon 42, 2 pm 42.
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Indianapolis
Mrs Smith Awarded Two Thousand Dollars in Damages
A superior court jury awarded Mrs. May E. Smith of North Illinois $2,000 against the Star store proprietors. She claimed the firm accused her of stealing shoes when she had permission to carry them to her daughter employed in another part of the store. She suffered severe nervous shock from the action. The jury deliberated Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
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May E. Smith
N. Mlinoissr
Star Store
Goodalls Released After Abduction Row on Michigan Street
John and Will Goodall brothers were released in police court at noon Thursday at the request of the state. The pair, described as colored and residing at 525 Scioto Street, had confronted a colored man to force disclosure of their sister Ragtime Liz who, it is said, had been abducted. A happier pair would be hard to find.
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John
Will Goodall
Scioto-st
Michigan St
Liz
Terry McGovern In Town For Four Round Boxing
Terry McGovern bantamweight champion visits town on Thursday to box. The modest fighter boasts 60 battles with no facial cuts and emphasizes straight punching over flashy artistry. Manager Scribner offers 350 to any local fighter within five to eight pounds who can win a decision against him in four rounds.
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Terry McGovern
McGovern
Scribner
Pugs
Impressive Ceremonies Arranged for Hobart Funeral
Paterson New Jersey November 28 funeral arrangements for the late Vice President Garrett A Hobart are completed. A special train with President McKinley and cabinet will arrive about 1 p m Saturday. The president and escort will visit Attorney General Griggs home then proceed to Carroll hall for private service. Public service at Church of the Redeemer follows at 2 30. Limited seating for 700 restricts attendance to family close friends and Washington colleagues. The service will be simple with pastors Dr Milburn Magee and Shaw taking part and Dr Magee conducting. The casket rests before the pulpit in plain English oak. Interment at Cedar Lawn cemetery immediately after. Remains lie in state Friday afternoon in Carroll hall library with thousands expected to view. Messages of condolence pour in as visitors from across the country arrive.
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Hobart
Paterson
N. J
G. A. Hobart
McKinley
Attorneygen
Griggs
Twelfth St
Washington
W. H. Milburn
Chaptin
United States Senate
David Magee
Charles LD. Shaw
Second Presbyterian Church
Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Carrol Hall
Thursda
Agoncillo Plans Hong Kong Transfer of Filipino Junta
Paris reports Aguinaldo believes the Philippine rebellion nears its end and directs the juntas to operate from Hong Kong. Agoncillo prepares to close the Paris junta and move operations across the China Sea to pursue legal action against the United States.
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Paris
Agoncillo
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Philippines
America
China Sea
Man Fined For Drunkenness And Threat With Knife
Chas Crawley, colored, was fined 5 dollars for drunkenness and 3 19 for drawing a deadly weapon by Judge Daly on Thursday morning. The story says Crawley, intoxicated, climbed behind a wagon posing as a detective and drew a knife when ordered out. He claimed the blade was only a tin knife and became too excited to stay in the chair.
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Chas. Crawley
Sympathy for Dewey receives nationwide sympathy
Admiral Dewey's frank statement on Wednesday about transferring the gift house quelled criticism as telegrams of sympathy and congratulations poured in from across the country. He hopes the incident is now closed and is pleased by the response.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
New Women General Committee Meets for Suffrage Convention
A meeting of the general committee in charge of arrangements for the women's suffrage convention will be held at the Propylaeum on Saturday at 3 p m. The convention is set for December 7 and 8 with Miss Susan B Anthony expected to attend. Prominent society women have joined committees and a local suffrage association may be formed at the event.
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Propylaeum
Susan B. Anthony
Master Mechanic Appointed at Union Railway Shops
Owen Ti. Jackson of Prescott Arizona, master mechanic of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix line, becomes master mechanic of the Union railway shops. John Gordon, formerly master mechanic, has resigned.
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Owen Ti. Jackson
Prescott, Ariz
Santa Fe, Prescott &Phenix
Union Railway
John Gordon
Mitchell in St Louis Talks with Belleville Operators
Mitchell is in St Louis conferring with Belleville operators and Illinois state officials. No action will be taken until his return.
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Mitchell's
St. Louis
Busquehanna” Coal Company
Mitchell
St.Louis
Belleville
Illinois
Mayor Taggart Avoids Office Hours Amid Appointment Shuffle
Report says Mayor Taggart missed the courthouse and Grand hotel contact Thursday. Officials and the public were told he went home sick at noon and nothing serious was wrong. Observers claim he is busy compiling recommendations and distributing disappointments to hundreds seeking office, with time for earnest prayers apparently past.
Man Injured In Shaft Incident At Kingan Co
Charles Cordell, an employee of Kingan & Co., was badly hurt Wednesday while repairing electrical machinery. A nut on a revolving shaft fouled his clothing and spun him multiple times before the machine was stopped. He suffered a broken rib and severe ankle sprains. Attendants at Deaconess Hospital said Thursday he was resting well and not in immediate danger.
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Charles Cordell
Kingan & Co
Deaconess Hospital
Grand hotel cafe meals go for a quarter
A brief note from the grand hotel cafe lists meals priced at 25 cents and mentions items like robes plonkets and driving gloves in a small advertisement style entry.
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Grand Hotel Cafe
Conn Jury Deliberations Extend 27 Hours in Suit
The jury in Nancy Conn versus the streetcar company over the death of her former husband John Reed had not reported by 2 p.m. Thursday after 27 hours in the jury room, with a hung jury anticipated.
City Life Police Court Releases On Pelts Theft Case
James Hedges and Thomas Geoegha were freed in police court Thursday after no owner for the three cowhides and four hoghides could be found. Arthur Ingram, 17, was examined and sent to the grand jury under bonds of 1020 dollars for grand larceny including a $25 bicycle.
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James Hedges
Thomas Geoegha
Arthur Ingram
St. Clair and Newman Srs
Special Thanksgiving Dinner Offer At Local Restaurant
Fragmentary ad notes a 25 cent special Thanksgiving dinner for a location described as a local restaurant near a monument. The readable text suggests a promotional line but omits clear full details such as exact venue and date.
Strike Threat Looms at Republic Steel Plant Frankton
A general strike is threatened at the Republic steel plant in Frankton if workers do not receive a raise from 12 to 15 cents an hour. Edgar A. Perkins, president of the Indianapolis federation of labor, travelled to Frankton on Thursday to mediate the dispute.
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Republic Steel
Frankton
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis Federation of Labor
Postoffice Closes Saturday in Honor of Hobart Funeral
Postmaster Hess received a Washington order directing all US post offices to close from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday November 23 to honor the public services of Vice President Hobart whose funeral is that day.
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Hess
Washington
United States
Hobart
Public Hall Armory Plan in Capital City
A note from the Attica Armory Association proposes raising capital to build a public hall for armory or theater use. Project funds amount to $5,000, with Indiana Pental Journal listing Indianapolis as a related location.
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Indiana Pental Journal Company
Indianapoli
Attica
Armory - Association
Boers Press the Front as Estcourt Battle Looms
Reports from Pietermaritzburg and Durban say Boers shell the Mooi river camp while a major clash near Estcourt is anticipated. Dispatches claim 4,000 to 6,000 Boers north of the Mooi river and a force of 7,000 commanded by Gen. Joubert may be poised between Mooi river and Pietermaritzburg. Local inhabitants arm themselves in expectation of a dash on the capital.
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Durban
Estcourt
Mooi River
Dundee
Glencoe
Pietermaritzburg
Three British Generals Lead South Africa Campaigns
London reports three British generals Clery Methuen and Gatacre will command separate, coordinated moves in Natal Kimberley and Queenstown. Clery advances to relieve Ladysmith, Methuen fights across open veldt toward Kimberley, Gatacre aims to clear northern Cape Colony and threaten the Orange Free State.
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Charles If’. Clery
Natal
Ladysmith
Paul Methuen
Kimberley
Wiliam F. Gatacre
Queenstown
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
India
Egypt
South Africa
Clery
Methuem
Bechuanaland Guards
Gatacre
Kitchener
Wheeler
Corus Passes
Miethuen
Ike
Bis
Methuen
Wil
Matnhuen
Flcemfontein
Tyne Gushmen
Message from Kruger on way to the British
Cape Town dispatch reports that several prominent Transvaal officials boarded at Delaga Bay for Town carrying a message from President Kruger. The tone of the message is not yet ascertained. Best hats available at Seston's Hat Store.
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Cape Town
Argus 9
Transvaal
Delagea Bay
Town
Kruger
Best
Seston’s
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