Root Will. Army growth eyed as path to honors
Washington October 28. Secretary Root's annual report urges raising the regular army to at least one hundred thousand men and transferring enlisted regiments to the regular establishment if approved. He backs Miles' plan to restore general grades, which could elevate Miles, Bates, and Lawton. Funston remains as brigadier general of volunteers. The next regular vacancy may go to MacArthur, positioning Lawton for future command. Also, Celso Moreno forwards Robert Wilcox for Hawaii governor with territorial government support. Wilcox, Hawaiian-born and married to a crown claimant, plans to visit Washington to present views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Congress
Gen
Miles
John C. Bates
United States Volunteers
Philippines
Sulu
Funston
Volunteers
Lawton
Anderson
MacArthur
Army
Celso Caesar Moreno
Hawaii
Liliouka- Janis
McKinley
Robert H. Wilcox
Honolulu
Wilcox
Teresa Owena Kaohelelani
Janis
Wiikokai
Europe
Rev Hugh Stackhouse Dies After Six Weeks Illness
The Rev Hugh Stackhouse a noted Methodist minister of the Indiana conference died Monday at 3 a m after six weeks illness due to nervous prostration. He preached from age 16, ordained at 19, came from Pittsburg 18 years ago and edited a Methodist paper. Survived by two children Cora May and Arthur Stackhouse. Body to be viewed at Haytave M E church at 10 a m Wednesday funeral at 2 p m burial Crown Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Stackhouse
Indiana
Stackhouse
Pittsburg
Morgan
Cora May
Arthur i Stackhouse
Haytave. M. EF
Crown Hill
Bridge Specifications Set for Fall Creek Over Illinois and Meridian
Bringes reports the Board of Works adopted bridge specifications for the Fall Creek crossing at Illinois and Meridian streets. Bids for contracts will be advertised immediately for both stone and steel structures, with selection based on price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Fall Creek
Illinois
Meridiansts
End the Board of Trade Gas Supply Standoff
After the mayoralty election the report on the gas supply remains withheld. Officials indicated a forthcoming statement would be released within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerninercwal
Board of Trade
To One Terrible Racket Costly Noise Dispute
John Fierce and wife Ella were involved in a night disturbance case. Neighbors objected to the racket. the judge awarded $20 and costs to John and $1 and costs to Ella, with the matter noted for Monday mor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fierce
Ella
Tooms
Judge D
Ohn
Cable chatter and Ni enna seeding of Healy
Cable chatter and Ni Enna discuss the seeding of Healy in a tentative setup. The brief notes focus on broadcast planning and potential matchups without final lineups or dates.
Hanna loses temper at Cleveland rally amid Bryan cheers
In Cleveland on October 23 Senator Marcus Hanna bristled at crowd heckling over Bryan and Jones. He ridiculed the Democrats and rivaled the Toledo mayor Jones for support while the audience cheered Jones and demanded action. The meeting broke up as Hanna clashed with hecklers.
Notorious McDaniels Identified After Robbery Arrest
Bertillon clerk Herrick identifies James McDaniels, arrested on a robbery charge Saturday, as a noted criminal known as Michael Silk of Chicago. Measurements link him to a long criminal record dating back to 1889 when he was known as John.
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Herrick
James McDaniels
Michael Silk
Chicago
John
McDaniels and Meyers in Robbery Case History
The article recounts McDaniels likely alias Michael Frazier with eight years in Joliet for attempted murder and multiple later detentions. It notes escapes and identifications via Bertillon photograph in Chicago. Meyers, named as McDaniels’ alleged partner in robberies of Fritz and Hadley, remains unnamed in the identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shelton
Michael Frazier
Joliet
N. Y
Chester
Buffalo
Frank Martin
Erie County
Columbus, O
McDaniels
Chicago
Bertillon
Moores May Fight Kirk in Supreme Court
Assistant attorney general Moores said the Dr. Kirk case may go to the Supreme Court after his acquittal in Brazil last week. Kirk was tried on a charge of obtaining a license by using a certificate with another physician’s name erased and was released. He could face further trials in Jasper and Vigo counties. it is unclear if he has left the state. Moores noted the judge’s objection that erasing a name does not prove Kirk did it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Brazil
Moores
Kirk
Jasper
Vigo
Trimmer At Deaths Door In Lafayette Hospital
William Trimmer once a prominent elk in Indianapolis lies at death’s door in St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after years of mental decline. He left Indianapolis six years ago and once managed the news stand at Union station and later the railway news depot on South Illinois street. Elks chapters in Indianapolis and Lafayette have cared for him, a move to an insane asylum failing. He spent time in Lafayette county infirmary before hospital care began.
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William Trimmer
Elk
Indianapolis
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Union Station
S. Ilinois St
Elks of
Brownsburg School Houses Opens After Four Week Delay
Brownsburg Indiana reports public schools reopen after a four week delay. The district announces the school house will be as healthy as any, with Monday morning opening and the past building seen as secured. Community notes indicate efforts to restore normal operations and public health standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsburg
Ind
Church meeting ends in knockdown and lead-out
A Sunday spiritualist meeting in Shover's hall devolved into a fist fight when Mrs. Prior criticized Prof. Lockwood's views. Barge and Woessner clashed, chairs toppled, women intervened, and both men were escorted away. The board later ousted Barge while plans for another lecture proceed.
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Lockwood
Barge
George Woessner
Weessner
Mrs. Prior
Factory strike prompts gender based injunctions
Indiana Oct. 23. State factory inspector McAbee will file injunctions against Nevins Glass Company to bar replacing striking boys with girls in bottle factory jobs. He warns that such assignments risk physical harm at furnaces and moral danger among workers.
Various World and Local News Snippets Daily Wrap
Israel Zangwill sails home as headlines report global unrest in Columbia progress and Chicago prairie fires. Rail industry notes include Vanderbilt acquisition chatter and a 100000 ton steel rail contract for $33 a ton. Other items mention a Illinois Supreme Court rehearing bid, a Peruvian-Colonial figure dying of war wounds, Montgomery Alabama race tensions, Canada Cup yacht challenge, Castro's Caracas reception, a youth enlisting for Manila, Missouri lawyer Victoria Conkling Whitney seeking New York bar admission, a Copenhagen refugee case in New York, and a Fidelity Journal insurance firm licensed in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Zangwill
Columbia
Chicago
Vanderbilts
Norfolk & Southern Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glucose Trust
Peoria. S
Illinois Supreme Court
Col. Rosario
Aguinaldo
Novaleta
Montgomery
Ala
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Chicago Yacht Club
Genesee
Hemphill
Detroit
Castro
Caracas
Venezuela
van Rensselaer Schuyler
Plainfield
N. J
Third
United States Cavalry
Manila
Victoria Conkling Whitney
Missouri
Bar of
New York
Roscoe Conkling
Hats At Senator City Store Seaitor Robes and Blankets
Unclear text fragment appears to describe hats robes and blankets at a city store. No additional readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaitor's
Boers Rout at Elandslaagte in Decisive Boer Losses
London reports the Boer defeat at Elandslaagte as decisive with about 400 killed or wounded and many prisoners. Gen Viljoen and Gen Koch were among the injured or captured, while Piet Koch was killed. British losses rise to around 150. Glencoe attacked again as northern Boer forces press. President Kruger reportedly favors unconditional surrender.
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London
Elandslaagte
Viljoen
Koch
Piet
Ig Schief
Scott Chisholm
Joubert
Glencoe
Free State
Napoleon
White
Boers Defeated in Second Glen Coe Attack
The Dalziel News agency reports from Cape Town two dispatches. One says Boers were badly defeated in the second attack on Glen Coe, while the other mentions Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agency
Cape Town
Glencoe
A Circle in the Sand Featured in The Sun
The Sun continues A Circle in the Sand and urges young women entering the workforce to read. the edition also highlights thoughtful coverage as it reaches 521 Indiana towns, illustrating the paper’s wide, up-to-date appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
the Sun
It's a Good Law Says Hurty Vital Stats Measure
Dr. Hurty of the State Board of Health praises the new vital statistics law as modeled on Michigan Massachusetts and other states. He notes a provision requiring coroners to disinter and report when a burial lacks a permit, ensuring deaths never escape record. He defends compulsory reporting of deaths births and contagious diseases by physicians and cites supportive letters from health authorities including Australia.
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Clark
Hurty
State Board of Health
Michigan
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Health Department
Indiana
Hard
Australia
Shelby sues Bailey for 44000 over alleged mailici ius
In Superior court Jesse Shelby sues Reuben Bailey for 44000 claiming mailici ius and prosecution. Bailey allegedly took about 30 dollars worth of articles from his mill. Shelby, acquitted by Justice Haworth, objects to the arrest and a humiliating search of his premises.
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Jesse
Shelby
Reuben Bailey
Bailey
Corm
Haworth
Jarvis Receives LE and TH August Disbursement Totals
Receiver Jarvis reports for LE and TH on Monday with August figures. Hand August 2 shows $86,089.93 in disbursements. August 31 totals reach $95,769.14.
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Jarvis
British losses loom large as front progress praised
London dispatch notes War Office satisfaction with front progress amid positive press comment on the battles of Glencoe and Elarsiaagle. Newspapers express deep impression at British losses, praise Boer courage, and caution that two victories will not end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Glencoe
Elarsiaagle
Powers May Intervene In Transvaal War
The article outlines expected intervention by major powers with Germany and France leading, Russia Italy Belgium and Holland backing them if hostilities end. The United States remains neutral and England prepares to defend its position while a London paper notes France and Russia pushing aids and a Mediterranean fleet departure may relate to the plan.
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Washington
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Belgium
Holland
United States
England
London
Levant
Dardanelles
Colbert Expected to Step Down as New Police Captain Likely
Detective Jere Kinney acts as captain during Colbert illness and is widely expected to be appointed captain when the new Board of Safety takes office. Kinney, long on the force, is regarded as one of the West’s top detectives and praised for his executive ability to lead the department.
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Colbert
Jere Kinney
Board of Safety
Kinney
West
Jeffersonsville Reformatory Report Shows Progress
Amos W. Butler reports from the Jeffersonsville reformatory that despite damaged buildings the institution is in satisfactory condition. The cellhouse and ship building were largely removed, the foundry remodeled, and space created for a new cellhouse. Inmates total 905 this year versus 936 last year. since April 1, 97 parolees have been released, with 57 unsatisfactory and 83 returned for parole violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Jeffersonsville Reformatory
Reformatory
Massive railroad consolidation rumored by Morgan circle
Chicago dispatch reports a high authority claims a sweeping reorganization of U S railroads will follow the Pullman Wagner deal. A financier tied to Morgan syndicate in Chicago says Morgan and allies aim to erase Vanderbilt and railroad rivals, with controls over about 20,000 miles of line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman-Wagner
Morgan Financial Syndicate
New York
Chicago
Vanderbilt
Marriman-Gould
Palace Car Companies
J. Pierpont Morgan
Pennsylvania Company
United States
Robbers Slay Officer in Doniphan Ambush
In Deniphan Kansas two men held up Charles Kuchs and killed John Braun. They shot Police Officer Robert N. Dickerson and wounded James Hallys during a woods battle. A 49 man posse led by Capt Greene moved from Atchison to surround the bandits, fortified behind logs, with Dickerson dead and the robbers likely unable to escape.
Kline Routs Natives at Colomba Front
Washington dispatch reports Colonel Kline at Colomba launching a vigorous morning attack on insurgents. He routs their trenches and pursues three miles. Casualties include one private killed and three wounded, while enemy losses are not disclosed. OTIS reports from Manila.
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Washington
Str Nens
Manila
Kline
Colomba
Otis
Scouts Fight Insurgents Near Manila
A 20 man scouting party under Lieut Ferguson of the Thirty sixth infantry engaged several insurgent groups near Manila on Sunday. They killed six Filipinos, captured eight prisoners and seized some rifles. The Americans sustained no casualties.
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Manila
Ferguson
Cap Howard Killed in Philippines Action Near Arayat
Maj Guy Howard assistant quartermaster killed near Arayat while on launch on the Rio Grande river by concealed insurgents. His clerk wounded as scouting detachment of Thirty-sixth volunteers encountered insurgents southwest of Santa Rita, scattering them and killing six capturing eight and ten rifles. No other casualties reported. Gen Lawton operating at San Isidro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guy Howard
Manila
Arayat
Rio Grande River
Santa Rita
Lawton
San Isidro
Otis
Gen. O. O. Howard
Omaha
Smallpox scare grips Wayne County after escaped tramp
Unease rises in Wayne County as a smallpox patient, detained in Hollandsburg, Ohio, flees to Indiana. Residents fear spread as officials hunt the possibly infected man and urge caution.
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Wayne County
Hollandsburg
Wayne Punty
Indiana
Wayne
Funston Rejects Inscribed Sword Return
Gen Funston informs Kansas friends he will not accept a $1000 sword on his return unless the inscription until my regiment is mustered out is removed. He says he did not reply to Gen Wheaton’s question during a hot engagement and will not take a blade bearing that phrase.
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Funston
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
National association of state librarians session opens in state house
The National Association of State Librarians begins its annual session in the state house on Tuesday afternoon with Gov. Mount delivering the welcome address. Arthur H. Chase of New Hampshire to respond. Wednesday features speakers including Charles B. Galbreath of Ohio and James E. Brown of Georgia. Elections of officers occur Thursday.
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National Association of State Librarians
State House
P.m
Mount
Delver
Arthur H. Chase
New Hampshire
Daniel Waite Howe
Jacob P. Dunn
Indianapolis
Charles B. Galbreath
Ohio
James E. Brown
Georgia
George “H.? Dodson
Oklahoma
George E. Reed
Vanie
Arthur
H. ‘Chase
Maud
Thayer
Illieis
Cl A
Gainer
Idaho
Mary C. Spencer
Michigan
Nannie Montgomery
South Carolina
Henry Co
Buchanan
Pauline’ Helm Hardin
Kentucky
Hoyte
McClain
Indiana
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Warm and fair conditions
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the next 36 hours ends at 8 p m on October 24. Warm and fair weather expected Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures noted 57 at 7 a m, 74 at noon, and 76 at 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
Yellow fever cases rise in Key West and Miami reports
In Key West on Oct 23 Jacksonville Fila reports nine new yellow fever cases bringing the total to 1,239 with 57 deaths. Dr Porter arrives noting Miami has eight cases. The report cites ongoing fever activity and words appear garbled from the original dispatch.
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Wellow
Jack
Key West
Jacksonville
Fila
Key
Porter Avires
Miami
Hough
Blizzard Hits Montana Slaughter of Sheep Reported
In northern Montana a severe blizzard left drifts up to ten to twelve feet in Choteau and three feet on the level. Snow buried numerous sheep bands and harmed cattle. Eight sheep herders’ bodies found in Teton with 15 others missing. Estimated 2,000 sheep perished in Teton and about 10,000 in Choteau counties. Weather and loss tied to Oct snowstorm. stockman Burton reports figures.
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Chateau
Helena
Mont
Montana
Choteau
Teton County
T. Burton
Teton
Choleau
Neighborhood House planned for Atlas engine works employees
Rev C C Rowlinson of Third Christian Church will open a Neighborhood House near Atlas engine works to aid the foundry’s employes. Backed by his church and others, the center will include a games room a library and a reading room and will be open day and night. No hotel or restaurant yet but likely later. Each Saturday women will learn cooking and children sewing Sunday school will be held Sunday afternoon and one weekly preaching service. Entertainments for the poor will be provided and the place will be made as attractive as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Rowlinson
Third Christian Church
Atlas Engine Works
Fre
Acquittal in assault case in split double housing
Moses Jones a colored man of 018 E Washing, accused by Viola Robinson a white resident in the neighboring side, of assault. Justice Hay found insufficient evidence Monday morning and acquitted Jones. The case notes shared hallways and tensions over cart and wringer use amid disputed blows and seating.
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Moses Jones
E. Washingon St
Viola Robinson
Justice Hay
Moses
Violla
Viola
Mos
AM Moses
Border Battle at Naco Leaves Several Dead
A clash at Naco on the border between Arizona and Mexico results in four Mexican officers and two American deaths, with two Americans and one Mexican wounded. Cowboys from Bisbee aided the Americans, firing upon pursuing Mexican forces. Jos Rhodes is wounded and jailed on the Mexican side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Naco
Arizona
Mexico
Ryan
Montgomery
Bisbee
Jos. Rhodes
Family disturbance at 315 E Washington st leads to fines
Thomas Smith and his wife Sadie and sister-in-law May Hannon caused a disturbance in their rooms at 315 East Washington Street at 8 a m Monday. In police court the judge fined Thomas five dollars and the two women one dollar each for disturbing the peace. Smith had previously been fined 500 dollars and given 480 days for a brutal assault on his wife, who suffered internal injuries and was not expected to live for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Daly
Thomas Smith
Sadie
May Hannon
Washington St
Thomas
Smith
Valuable deposit of infusorial earth found in Jackson County
State geologist Blatchley analyzed a specimen from A Harbaugh of Freetown Jackson County. The earth is a fine quality infusorial deposit usable for polishing powders absorbing dynamite packing for steam engines and soap making. The deposit is believed large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatchley
A. Harbaugh
Freetown
Jackson County
Mrs Zener to Buy Yohn Property for Apartment House
Mrs Robert Zener plans to purchase the Yohn property at Delaware and Vermont, paying about 21 000 dollars for the 101 by 195 foot lot. The site dates to 1848 when it sold for 1700 dollars. The old Yohn homestead stands on the lot.
George Hunt Vanishes From Workhouse Custody
George Hunt, described as colored, is reported to have left the Workhouse after a 210 day sentence. He previously served as superintendent’s private clerk and disappeared after hitching a horse in the evening, bidding farewell. Authorities caution against pursuing or harming him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunt
Drison
Bay
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Indiana M. BP. Church
Nienna
I Healy
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Cleveland
Mark
Bryan
Jones
Cleveland, CO
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Marcus
Harvard-st
William Jennings E Bryan
Jungs
Toledo
McDaniels and Meyers
Elks
Prof
Woessner
Inspector McAbee
Augustina
Natalie Riff
Lass
Copenhagen
Fidelity Jaurnal
Nfe Insurance Comepany
Libe Philadelphi
Mons Sa B
Gen. Viljoen
Gen. Koch
Kruger
Executive Council
the Dalziel News
Pretoria
THE
Jeff. Reformatory
the Chronicle
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Atlas Works
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