Fire damages Harsheim clothing factory in Meridian
A midnight natural gas pressure surge caused a 4 30 a m blaze at R G Harsheim's clothing factory on Meridian and South streets. The three story brick building suffered heavy losses, with contents on upper floors destroyed and repairs looming. Harsheim vows to switch from gas to coal as the firm plans to resume operations soon. Building owner Lewis Hitzelberger estimates losses under 5 000 while the structure is valued at 15 000 with 8 000 insured.
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R. G. Harsheim
Meridian
South-sts
Harsheim
Hitzelberger
Improper Conduct At Marion County Poor Farm Under Review
Marion county commissioners vote to investigate the county poor asylum after rumors of mistreatment and poor food. Secretary Butler and John R. Elder from the State board of charities say management will be centralized in the superintendent who will hire and fire staff, aiming to curb insubordination.
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Butler
John R. Elder
State Board of Charities
Marion County
Marion County Asylum
Harding
William T. Brown
Ingersoll Denounces Thanksgiving Proclamation
Col Robt G Ingersoll delivered a lecture titled Supersition in New York attacking religion and Christianity. He criticized President McKinley for asking gratitude to God for the war with Spain and declared he would not thank God for Manila Bay victory praising Admiral Dewey and his men instead.
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Dewey
Manila
New York
Col
Robt. G. Ingersoll
Col. Ingersoll
McKinley
Spain
Manila Bay
Tillie Graves Held Over Theft Case At Workhouse
Tillie Graves accused of stealing knives and forks an ax a wash boiler a bushel of coal a lamp and a pair of shoes from Mrs. Ward her employer. She went to the workhouse with five dollars and thirty days to stay after a police court agendum.
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Tillie Graves
Three Happy Hoosiers Appointed in Washington
Miss Martha L Metcalf and Mrs Nellie Lewis of Indianapolis have been appointed to assist at a bureau in Washington with McDonald of the staff.
Ripley defies Marion club on coinage and ballots
Warwick Ripley denounces party lines in a letter to Marion club members. He cites past platforms and election law while asking four pointed questions about free coinage, discussion limits, and expulsion risks, ending with a pledge to defend the club and party.
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Warwick Ripley
Marion Club
Overstreet
R. S
St. Louis
Garfield
A. R. Hovey
Republican Party
Warwick H. Ripley
Indianapolis Forecast for 36 Hours End Nov 29
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity shows cloudy skies with occasional showers expected Monday night and Tuesday. Warmer Monday night with temperatures ranging from 28 at 7 am to 34 by 2 pm. Continuous monitoring advised for residents and travelers.
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Indianapolis
Colored men charged with two highway robberies in police court
Ernest Lynch James Williams and William Franklin, colored, went before the grand jury Monday from the police court charged with two highway robberies on Sunday night. John Lovelle of 608 Arch Street was knocked down and robbed near the monument. Fred Sink erbeinne of 1521 Byram Place was held up and relieved of his watch pocketbook knife and 25 cents. the robbers were found with the knife.
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Ernest Lynch
James Williams
William Franklin
Grand
Polices Court
John Lovelle
Arch-st
Fred Sinkerbeinne
Byram-place
Blizzard Buries New York as Storm Paralyzes Coast
New York and New Jersey endure the blizzard of 1898 with 12 inches of snow and winds up to miles per hour. Cities shut, trains stalled, ships wrecked, and at least ten people die from exposure and accidents across the region. Roosevelt travels delayed as coastbound vessels suffer wrecks and crews face hunger.
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New Jersey
Long Island
Michigan
New York
New England
Boston
Col. Roosevelt
New London
Justices Debate Salaries and Case Sharing Plan
Justice Lockman doubts replacing fees with salaries arguing work load and constitutional hurdles could worsen access. Justice Nickerson supports salaries arguing they curb fee grabbing and propose four justices per township, higher civil jurisdiction, and elected township clerks to assign cases. Justice Smock backs Nickerson’s outline.
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Wm. H. Lockman
Nickerson
Alms Should Not Be Given Indiscriminately Says Maj Richards
Maj W J Richards at English Opera House anniversary remarks urged limiting alms to prevent idleness. He argued aid via township trustees risks fostering dependency rather than self respect and supported issuing tickets through Friendly Inn to deter fraud. The Charity Organization Society and Indianapolis Benevolent Society hosted the event with a large crowd.
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Maj. Richards
Charity Organization Society
Indianapolis Benevolent Society
Opera House
Maj. W. J. Richards
Richards
Indianapolis Pioneer Jonathan Franklin Dies At 24 Years
Jonathan Franklin a longtime Indianapolis resident since 1834 died aged about 24 born at Bearsburg Pa He lived in the same house at Illinois and Michigan A skilled shoemaker he later ran a lumber business and a stove and tin store He served as charter member of First Lutheran church gave 4000 and belonged to Uniform Rank K of P He survived by two sons I L Franklin and Augustus Franklin Funeral from the First English Lutheran Church at 2 pm Wednesday
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Jonathan Franklin
Indianapolis
Bearsburg
Illinois
Michi@ansis
Madison
Tice
Harrisburg
Indiana Trust Building
I. L. Franklin
Pennsylvania
Franklin
First Lutheran Church
Augustus Franklin
First English Lutheran Church
Spain Accepts Most Treaty Terms as Peace Talks Advance
Paris reports indicate Spain accepts most U S terms though signing not yet completed The Spanish commission faced pressure from European powers and Madrid and Montero Rios exchanged notes on details The next joint peace meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon The U S seeks ratification with treaty text soon ready for final adjournment and possible reaffirmation of prior treaties
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Paris
J. B. Moore
American Peace Commission
Spain
Sener Ojada
Spanish Peace Commission
Judge Day
Philippines
United States
Madrid
Senor Montero Rios
Washington
Moore
Department of State
Death of Lucy Wells from house fire injuries
Eight year old Lucy Wells, colored, died at City hospital after Sunday noon burn injuries from a coal fire spark. She lived with son Richard Wells at 905 W Wailruct street and was helped by her son and Officer Barbee to extinguish flames before she died Sunday night. She had lived in Indianapolis many years and was a mother of a large family.
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Lucy Wells
Richard Wells
W. Wailructst
City Hospital
Barbee
Robbed Pocket Book Found in Mail Box in Illinois
A mail collector recovered a pocketbook at a Illinois street corner containing receipts and a check made out to Jacob Farlow of Winchester. The check drawn on a Columbus bank suggests Farlow, a horse-trader, may be the owner. The article posits Farlow was robbed and the thief returned items of value via the U S mail system.
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Illinois
Southsts
Jacob Farlow
Winchester
Columbus, O
Farlow
Uncle Sam
Food Exhibit and Sale at May Flower Church
May Flower church hosts a food exhibit and sale starting in May with a Monday evening event. Leading manufacturers donate canned boxed and bottled goods notions kitchen utensils stationery and more. The Friday evening exhibition is free and features a musical entertainment.
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Mayflower Church
Political and crime notes sweep across the scene
Senator Lodge remains in Washington without comment on expansion. Ha vang endures a carnival of crime with frequent robberies and hold ups. Dreyfus reports good health to his wife. London Times backs a U S army rise to 160000. A recent storm may claim 100 lives on Atilla island near Honduras, destroying banana crops. Bailey faces personal attacks and seeks re election as Democratic leader. Anthony moves from reporting the Maine blast to acting in Red White and Blue. Gen Rios reports 4000 of 12000 Luzon prisoners dead from starvation amid abuses observed by Americans.
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Senator Lodge
Washington
Havang
Dreyfus
London Times
Alger
United States Army
Atilla Island
Spanish Honduras
Joe Bailey
Congress
Bill Anthony
Maine
Sigsbee
Board of Trade Delegates Named for National Municipal League Meeting
The Indianapolis Board of Trade appoints delegates to represent the board at the National Municipal League meeting. Named are Albert Baker Nicholas McCarty Albert Sahm George G Tanner A M Wletcher J H Holliday W H Cooper R O Hawkins.
Indianapolis University Sues Hogan Transfer for $500
The Indianapolis business and university claim Hogan Transfer Co. failed to deliver three books from the state fairgrounds to the campus on September 17. The suit seeks five hundred dollars in damages.
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Indianapolis
University
Hogan Transfer Company
It. J
Ithe’ Sity
Joston
Marcy's Window for Daily Bargains
Marcy's advertises daily bargain watches and reduced prices for customers. The copy invites contact and emphasizes small business appeal and practical liners for daily use.
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Marcy
Bruce Reports Safe From Disappearance in New Orleans
Joseph G. Bruce, who vanished from 1419 Woodlawn Ave ten days ago, has telegraphed from New Orleans. A letter to Adams Express manager John J. Henderson requests a recommendation for work, while brother George Bruce travels to New Orleans to aid the inquiry.
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Joseph G. Bruce
Woodlawn Ave
New Orleans
John J. Henderson
Adams Express Company
Bruce
Henderson
George Bruce
Chicken Bill Teaser Leads to Shooting Arrest in 19th Century Case
In criminal court Monday morning Paul Rogers a Blue Front restaurant cook was fined five dollars and sentenced to ninety days in the workhouse for firing at Harry McMillen. Rogers called Chicken Bill fled after a 2 am gunfire incident prompted by May Williams who lived above the restaurant.
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Paul Rogers
Harry McMillen
Rogers
Blue Front
May Williams
Doc
Chicken Bill
McMuhen
Josh Mundon Testifies in Court as Prosecution Witness
Joshua Mundon, long jailed, faces George Gray in police court where Mundon testifies about a brick assault claim. Gray counters Mundon’s accusation, saying Mundon abused his blind sister after returning from prison. The judge dismisses Mundon’s testimony, noting familiarity with his patterns.
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Joshua Mundon
George Gray
Gray
Josh
Tey
Fire causes $300 loss at 1222 address
Early Monday morning a fire damaged a house at 1222, resulting in an estimated $300 in losses. The dwelling, occupied by Chas Haas, overheated and fire officials suspect accidental causes.
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Chas, Haas
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