Spain and United States near final peace terms in Paris
Reports from Paris indicate Spain may accept US demands on the Philippines and other territories with counter proposals discussed by Senor Montero Rios. Cabinet meetings in Washington considered late advices as Madrid signals possible acceptance with reservations. Analysts foresee a Monday signing of a treaty and a focus on trade arrangements in the Philippines.
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Paris
Spain
United States
Senor Montero Rios
Cuba
Porto Rico
Spanish West Indies
Ladrone Islands
Philippine Archipelago
Washington
Mindanao
Carolines
Canaries
Philippines
Hay
New York
Evening Journal
Madrid
Peace Commission
President Day
Rios
Philippine Islands
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Don Carlos
Winters Heist Leads to Workhouse Sentence
A crowd seized a half intoxicated suspect named Charles Winters of Harrison Street after a ham was found hidden under his coat. Winters pleaded guilty to petit larceny in police court and Judge Cox sentenced him to 30 days in the workhouse with a $3 fine.
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Cox
Winters
Four Will Wear Stripes In Embezzlement and Liquor Cases
A Marion soldiers' home inmate William G. Wilson was found guilty of embezzling 111 by selling transportation over railroads and keeping the funds. Sentencing set for Monday. Frank White of Madison County received two years in Columbus, Ohio, and a $5 fine for counterfeit passing after changing his plea. William E. Franklin of Sheridan pleaded guilty to illegal liquor selling and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Jonah Rhodes of Terre Haute also pleaded guilty to liquor selling and received the same sentence.
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William G. Wilson
Marion
Frank White
Madison County
Columbus
William E. Franklin
Sheridan
Jonah Rhodes
Terre Haute
Wreck of Pittsfield Express Hurts Several at Georgetown
The Pittsfield express on the New York New Haven Hartford line wrecked near Georgetown on Saturday morning. Baggage master Daniel Fitzgerald was badly injured and several others including a little girl sustained minor injuries. A broken baggage car axle caused the crash and a parlor car was telescoped by a freight car on a siding.
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Wilton
Conn
Pittsfield
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Georgetown
Daniel Fitzgerald
Whose Office Is It A Knox Circuit Prosecution Switch
In Knox County the newly elected prosecutor OW Hoover prepared to assume office as J Goodman the incumbent was reappointed to another term at the state house. The transition referenced the start of Hoover's term and Goodman's current status.
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OW. S. Hoover
Knox Circuit
State House
J. Goodman
Bank Robbery Shock Hits Wrentham in Nov Morning Heist
Burglars blew open the safe of the national bank in Wrentham Massachusetts early Saturday, stealing 2600 in cash and 65000 in notes. No trace of the burglars. Mrs Mollie Fullbright of 514 West Michigan Street is missing from her home.
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Wrentham
Mass
National Bank
Mollie Fullbright
Michigan-st
Earl Spain Convicted in Horse and Buggy Theft Case
Earl Spain was convicted for stealing John F. Woods' horse and buggy and sentenced to two to 14 years in the reformatory. His accomplice Fred Connors turned state's evidence, aiding in the case after prior escapes from Lawrenceburg. Connors had earlier faced burglary charges involving Andrew Steffen's cigar store. The elder Spain reportedly died of a broken heart after the conviction.
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Earl Spain
John F. Woods
Reformatory
Fred Connors
Spain
Lawrenceburg
Jesse Carter
W. Georgiast
Reform School
Stripes
Michigan City
Connors
Andrew Steffen
Neckbands put on free progress laundry
A garbled OCR snippet mentions neckbands, free provision, laundry, feeding a horse, and dustless oat noting unclear context. Missing concrete facts prevent a clear event or outcome.
Dime savings aid glimmers during cold snap
As freezing weather drives more people to withdraw after weeks of hardship, the Dime savings association, a Charity organization society branch, reports a surge in visits and withdrawals. Secretary C. S. Grout notes the service helps transform needy individuals into independent citizens, with Makepeace confirming similar activity in Center Township.
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Dime Savings Association
Charity Organization Society
Grout
Charity Society
H. B. Makepeace
Center Township
City Opens Aid Options for Homeless in Harsh Winter
With worsening cold in Indianapolis the police station no longer offers shelter for the hungry. The W Maryland street mission provides bed and breakfast tickets for approved men who work there. The Friendly Inn on Market Street also offers shelter with wood cutting duties. Supt Quigley urges a city run home for the poor and unemployed to replace police headquarters housing to cut disease risk and deter professional tramps.
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W. Maryland St
Miarket St
Quigley
Clerks Appointed in Recorder's Office and Resignations
George Lanham and George Wright named clerks in the recorder's office. Bruce Bagby colored deputy clerk resigns and will be succeeded by William Walden colored deputy sheriff. Bagby will resume law practice.
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George Lanham
George Wright
Recorder’s Office
Bruce Bagby
William Walden
Mr. Bagby
Scottie Balfour Fined After Eagle's Nest Incident
Scottie Balfour, bartender at the Eagle's Nest resort, was fined $1 and costs by Judge Alford after a disturbance in the crowd.
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Scottie
Scottie Balfour
Eagle
Defunct Order of Equity Near Dividend payout
City Life notes a defunct order nearing a 14 percent dividend. Lizzie Gabrel seeks separation from husband Jacob over support. Dr Taicas sermons at Sixth Christian church discuss world vs light and salvation. State G.A.R. urges first class post officer elections. Preliminary hearing for McCormack Estill Denny and Marks continued. A 20 minute paper on Loveliness and a first Thanksgiving sermon are planned at Roberts Park Church.
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Order of Equity
Lizzie Gabrel
Jacob
Taicas
Sixth Christian Church
Children of the World
Children of Light
G.A. R. General Order
Ryan
Frank McCormack
David Estill
Isaac Denny
Tom Marks
Anderson
Denny
U.S
Moores
L. T. Lewis
Woman's Social and Business
Monument-place Ad Pitches Pro Bono Cigars
A months old ad mentions Try For a Good 10¢ Smoke a Pro Bono Cigar at Monument-place. The fragment references robes style blankets and strawmyer 3d in a dealer or promotional context.
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Monument-place
Ex-Judge McCray Accuses Club of Unfair Trial
Former judge Frank McCray says the Marion club expelled him after a trial he calls unfair. He alleges no hearing was offered and cites “French method” procedures. McCray disputes Wiltsie’s role and notes Russell King attended and took notes at the trial.
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Merion Club
Frank McCray
Marion ”Club
McCray
Abbott
America
Wiltsie
Alford
Russell King
Mr. King
Wriksie
Earthquake felt across Blue Ridge region in Virginia and North Carolina
Dispatches report a tremor shortly after 3 p m Friday shaking the Blue Ridge in Virginia and the mountains of North Carolina. The quake caused alarm but no damage was reported at the time.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Blue Ridge Range
The Grab It Quick Game On The Streetcar
A new winter game called the grab it quick appears on streetcars. Players quietly board, choose seats near the rear and across the aisle, then watch others mirror the positions, while the first occupants claim seats by the heater in an echo of early settlers.
Indianapolis Weekend Forecast With Warmer Sunday Ahead
The forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity for two fair days Saturday night and Sunday with warming by Sunday afternoon. Early Saturday temperatures were 6 at 7 am and 10 at noon, rising to 13 by 2 pm. Overnight fall from 32 at 7 pm Friday to 6 above zero by 1 am Saturday is noted.
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Indianapolis
Saloonist Fined Under Nicholson Law
Lon McClellan saloon keeper fined ten dollars and costs in police court Saturday for violating the Nicholson law. His bartender George Buck was first arrested but discharged.
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Lon McClellan
George Buck
World in Brief: Ill Dreyfus and Global Turmoil
Bugle of rapid items reports Mme Dreyfus gravely ill in Paris amid rising unrest in Perw Jos. Van Allen frozen to death at Davenport. Mrs. W H Miles, actress, possibly survived poison. Rev W E Paine 88 and Mary T Ringer 85 wed in Golden City Missouri. John Leonard in St Louis despondent after Corbett loss to Sharkey. Emperor William seeks remedies for Germany’s domestic issues. Rev Joel T Gibson expelled from Georgia Methodist church for immorality. Anna Kayes New York widow commits suicide. Gordon Sapolsky cloak house fire in New York injures two firefighters. Four yellow fever cases aboard the transport Mississippi near San Juan Porto Rico. Pat Malone mortally injured in Nelson Morris packing house Chicago. Last Miami Indians council held at Miami Indian Territory with only 60 full-bloods remaining. Congressman Cannon pushes urgent deficiency bill. O H Rockefeller beggar dead in Chicago claimed cousin of Standard Oil magnate. Mrs William Santele near Guthrie Oklahoma Territory kills herself and child after quarrel. Youth BR E Lee Jr born at New Haven Connecticut.
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Mme. Dreyfus
Paris
Perw Jos
van Allen
Davenport
W. H. Miles
New York
W. E. Paine
Mary T. Ringer
Golden City
John Leonard
St. Louis
Corbett
Sharkey
Emperor William
Germany
Joel T. Gibson
Georgia Methodist Church
Anna Kayes
Gordon & Sapolsky
Mississippi
San Juan
Porto Rico
Pat Malone
Nelson Morris’ Packing House
Chicago
Miami Indians
Miami
I. T
Congressman Cannon
Congress
O. H. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
William ‘Santele
Guthrie
O. T
Babe
Political debates on Philippine annexation and open door policy
Senator Hale opposes annexation and calls for adherence to the Cuba policy, signaling a possible Senate extra session to handle the treaty. Senator Pettigrew also doubts annexing tropical peoples, while Congressman Dingey discusses the open door plan tied to a military admin. The piece notes Nicaragua canal questions and political maneuvering in Washington.
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Washington
Hale
Philippines
Senate
Mc Winley
Pettigrew
TCD
South Dakota
Congress
Tropics
County Board Adopts Several Late Claims and Indices
County commissioners approved a $1,?ng claim for plat books and mortgage indexes by ex-Recorder Win. ES, part of a $37,521.20 bill with $2,500 paid in June. Also allowed were ex-County Clerk Fesler bills for a general index and plaintiffs defendants indices. The election inspectors and deputy clerk Hare bills were referred to the county attorney for opinion before approval.
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Shilling
Fesler
Truster Makepeace
Hare
Mrs Osborn Accused Of Poisoning Her Husband
Elm Street wife Mrs Frank Osborn attempted suicide after alleging her husband loved another woman. She took morphine quinine and whisky Friday night, repented before Dr Martin arrived, and was deemed not in danger after hours of care. She said threats from her husband and sightings with another woman spurred her act.
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Frank Osborn
Elmst
Drunken wanderer collapses outside Claude Field’s drug store
A well dressed man at Claude Field’s drug store opposite Union station collapsed early Saturday, was found to be drunk, and taken to police headquarters. He gave the name T. T. Johnson, a traveling salesman from St. Louis.
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Claude Field
Union Station
T. T. Johnson
St. Louis
Chaplain Henderson Presents Porto Rico Campaign Lecture
Private Harry Henderson of the Twenty-seventh battery spoke in Tomlinson hall on Friday night with stere opticon views about the battery campaign in Porto Rico. A reception for the unit followed by the Ladies auxiliary.
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Harry Henderson
Twenty-seventh Battery
Tomlinson Hall
Porto Rico
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Duel Between Boys Probed In Tuxedo Park
Tra Morgan and Claud Ridlen, both residents of Tuxedo Park, were fined one cent and costs by Justice Lockman after a duel in which Morgan used an air gun and Ridlen hurled coal. Ridlen was shot on the nose and Morgan was arrested.
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Tra. Morgan
Claud Ridlen
Tuxedo Park
Justice Lockman
Morgan
Ridlen
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as aiding consumptives and curing incipient consumption It loosens phlegm and heals and is sold at two cents per bottle The copy leans on dramatic claims and old market phrasing with a brief product description.
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Dr. Bull
Victory celebrations honor Schley and Shuster in New York
Rear admiral Winfield Scott Schley and Major General William R. Shuster spoke at evacuation festivities in New York recalling Santiago battles. Shafter praised his army as the best and bravest, while Schley described the naval clash with Cervera and noted leadership decisions surrounding the fleet.
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New York
Winfield Scott Schley
Wm. R. Shuster
Santiago
Gen. Shafter
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Schley
Sehley
Sampson
Shafter
Brewers seek repeal of $1 per barrel tax
State brewers association executives from Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin met at the Bates house Friday to press repeal of the $1 per barrel beer tax. They say the levy forces higher prices or lower wages and that beer production has dropped about 20 percent, with only modest gains in government revenue.
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State Brewers Association
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Bates House
Ministers to discuss social purity in Anderson meeting
At the invitation of the Anderson ministerial association ministers from over the state will attend a social purity conference in Anderson beginning Monday. The effort aims to bind ministers not to marry a divorced person who in error...
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Anderson, Ministerial Association
Anderson
Battery units reorganized after muster out
The Twenty-seventh Battery was Mustered out Friday afternoon and steps are being taken to reorganize old Battery. The legislature is expected to authorize a four state organization.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Slogan
A brief ad style line touts a cold cure claiming rapid relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine and a money back guarantee. The jingle emphasizes a single day cure and warns of a genuine product.
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Caroline Group
Philippine
West Indian Islands
Hey
Uncle Sam
Ker
Boreas
Graut
Makepeace
Peclice
Foor
City Life
M&thod
Judge McRay
M'Kinley
Percy
Dingey
House
Ways and Means Committee
di Y
Tnian
Dingley
Nicaragua
Yglessis
Costa Rica
Nicaragua Canal Commission
State Department
Nica Tagua
Eagre-Cragin Syndicate
Trans-Continental
Pacific
Atlantic
Mac
Cullom
Frear
Honolulu
Hawaiian Annexation Commission
Fairbanks
Elkins
Carter
Gen. Miles
Faris
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
North
South Carolina
White House
Ennicking Bailey
Benton McMillan
Terinesse
Representative Bailey
Texas
Alabama
Missouri
Tennessee
CLAZ
Mrs. Osborn
Sife
Henderson
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