Ogden sees U S soldiers begging for food in streets
A Chicago Tribune dispatch from Ogden Utah reports soldiers of the Forty sixth United States volunteer infantry from South Framingham Mass begging in the streets for bread and meat. The men are pale and sickly looking and complain of the food. Citizens donate money and provisions. Desertions have increased since departure for Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
United States
Forty- S Sixth
United States Volunteer, Infantry
Framingham
Mass
Manila
Archbishop Ireland Responds to Funston Charge
Arch bishop Ireland in Chicago defers to Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans on Funston remark. He notes a Catholic paper accused Funston of taking a church vestment for his wife and says if true, the public will judge. if false, Funston should correct it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ireland
Funston
Congress
Chapelle
New Orleans
Grant Arrives Safe in Manila with Volunteers
General Otis reports the safe arrival at Manila of the Grant on Tuesday along with the Twenty-sixth volunteers and new recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
O. K. Washington
Otis Calles
Manila
Natives Surround Calamba in Philippine Skirmish
A large native force surrounds Calamba and may reoccupy the town. The Twenty sixth infantry arrived Tuesday aboard the Grant and moved to Iloilo. Capt. Guy Howard’s funeral, for a death near Arayat, was held Wednesday with many officers and men attending. The procession escorted the body to the transport Belgian King.
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Manila
Calamba
Iloilo
Guy Howard
Arayat
Troops From Otis Debark for Manila Movement
Three companies of the Thirty-first Infantry and about 100 recruits boarded the transport Maniense on Wednesday morning. The Tartar carried the headquarters band and eight companies of the Twenty-eighth Infantry, while four more companies joined the Newport. All three ships are scheduled to depart for Manila today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
San Francisco
Thirty-first Infantry
Maniense
Tartar
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Newport
Manila
Mrs Lewis Bound Over On Criminal Operation Charge
Mrs. Anna Lewis was bound over to the grand jury on $2,000 bond after being charged with a criminal operation on a colored girl, Anna Miller, who died at City hospital last week. Dr. Cunningham said Miller told him before dying that Mrs. Lewis was responsible. Lewis claimed she used a magnetic salve and refused further aid. She said she did not know the girl after death because Miller had told her she lived on Yandesst.
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Anna Lewis
Grand Jury
Anna Miller
City Hospital
Cunningham
Yandesst
Bond on Mrs Lewis Reduced in Criminal Case
Mrs Anna Lewis faced a criminal operation charge involving Anna Miller. The court lowered her bond from 2000 to 1500 on Wednesday morning.
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Lewis
Anna Lewis
Anna Miller
Rockefeller to Face Industrial Commission Questioning
Washington reports indicate upcoming hearings of the industrial commission will resume next month with key witnesses. Thomas Rice of Marietta and John D Rockefeller are slated to testify around the same period as Wanamaker of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial’ Commission
Rice
Marietta
John
Rockefeller
Chi Nm” Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Y ‘York
Th. Srcpapettalih Hs
Indianapolis Demands Gas for Winter Supply
The Indianapolis Board of Works urged the Indianapolis Gas Co. and Consumers’ Gas Trust to attend a Thursday conference over gas supply for the winter. It cites contract terms from 1887 requiring four ounces pressure and supplies for all applicants, accusing the firms of under delivering heat while charging prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Indianapolis Gas Company
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
John R. Pearson
Bement ‘Lyman
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area through Oct 26
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather through Wednesday night with possible rain Thursday. Temperatures rise from 56 at 7 am to 75 by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Arbor Day Tree Planting at Englewood Church
Englewood Christian Church on Rural Street near Washington plans an Arbor Day event Friday afternoon to plant trees in the church grounds. The lot measures 104 by 280 feet and is sparse in trees. members will care for the saplings after planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
Out of Temptation in Police Court Case
John McPeak and Otis Harvey appeared in police court on Wednesday charged with loitering and being known thieves. Detectives say they habitually mix in downtown crowds and were removed to spare them temptation. They will be tried Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McPeak
Otis Harvey
Questions for Pupils From Department of Public Instruction
Questions are being sent to teachers statewide for the upcoming bimonthly examinations. The pupils will answer the questions, not the teachers, according to the notices, and the papers will be sent back for grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Epidemic Report From Topeka Seeks State Aid
Topeka reports an epidemic of scarlet fever in Lagrange county and states authorities will not call physicians. The State Board of Earth is urged to review information and responsibility for disease spread rests with local authorities.
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Topeka
Lagrange County
State Board of Earth
Widow Lied To Wed Twice In Indiana Case
Shelbyville Indiana reports a widow who married Charles Ashburry after his letter urged her to wed. He later wed another woman, Mrs Ashburry, in September. When inquiries began, both wives discovered the deceit and teams of searchers look for Ashburry as questions of bigamy arise.
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Shelbyville
Ind
James Rude
William Nicholson
Jackson Township
Charles Ashburry
Rude
Wife No. 1
Ashburry
Hitle
Indianapolis Engineer Davis Files Bankruptcy in New York
Lewis K. Davis of Indianapolis Cincinnati and New York filed for bankruptcy in New York. Liabilities total 70540 with assets listed as none. Once engineer of the Indianapolis water company he promoted a sand filtration venture and pursued water contract nullifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
New York
Davis
F. .A. W. Davis
Indianapolis Water Company
Horace J
Wood
Columbia Club
H. Lieber Company
Boers march on Ladysmith as British hopes wane
Reports from London warn of Boer forces outnumbering the British three to one as columns push toward Ladysmith. Uncertainty surrounds Yule White junction and Kimberley’s fate, with anxiety over possible shelling and a flag of truce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
White
Yule
Dundee
Cape Town
Ladysmith
Battis
Mafeking
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by President McKinley
President McKinley issues a proclamation naming Thursday November 30 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. He cites prosperity in trade and industry, strong national finances, abundant crops, and improving moral and educational conditions. He notes peacetime gains with foreign nations and relief efforts after the Porto Rico hurricane, while insurrection continues in Luzon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Luzon
Wm. McKinley
Davitt Announces Resignation From Parliament Over War
Irish nationalist leader Michael Davitt announces in the house of commons that he will resign on Thursday over England's war in South Africa. He vows never to support the war for an Irish republic and declines the Chiltern hundreds, signaling the end of his parliamentary career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Michael Davitt
Mayo
House of Commons
Davitt
High Court Reverses City Damage Award and Sewage Suit
The appellate court reversed Kosciusko County War saw case awarding 3690 to Leander Fisher for a defective sidewalk. In Valparaiso, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court order to enjoin sewage discharge into Salt Creek, upholding public health needs over private damages.
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Kosciusko
Warsaw
Leander T. Fisher
Fisher
Comstock
Black
Henley
Porter Circuit Court
City of
Valparaiso
Herman Hagen
Supreme Court
Salt Creek
Librarians Convene as Indiana Welcomes State Meeting
State librarian Henry 2 voices caution at the gathering of state librarians in the lieutenant governor’s parlor. Gov Mount greets visitors as Indianapolis cements its status as a convention hub. Papers discuss cataloguing skills and the evolving role of state libraries in saving memory and time.
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Henry
Gov. Mount
Indianapolis
Arthur H. Chase
New Hampshire
Remains of Dr Stackhouse Layed In State
Dr Hugh Stackhouse lay in state from 10 a m to 2 p m at Hayt ave M P church Wednesday. Former pastor and leading churchman viewed the body in a floral casket. Funeral followed at 2 p m with service led by Dr F M Hussey and remarks by Dr S H Flood Rev W W Lineberry and Rev W L Martin. Pallbearers were ministers from several cities. Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery.
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Stackhouse
Hugh Stackhouse
Haytave
F. M. Hussey
S. H. Flood
W. W. Lineberry
W. L. Martin
Crown Hill Cemetery
Water mains demand and bridge petition stir ward four
Councilman Munro and ward four residents urged more water mains in the north part of the ward while Le Grandest area residents asked for a bridge over Pleasant Run. City engineer to investigate. The board paid Dr E M Eisenbeiss 25 for treating Fred Reinecke of Union street who worked on the bridge repair gang and was unable to work for weeks.
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Munro
Board of Works
le Grandest
Stielby-sts
Pleasant Run
The
E. M. Eisenbeiss
Fred Reinecke
Union-st
Reinecke
Kentucky-ave
Bei
Phillips Shot Injures Man in Missouri Street Incident
Henry Phillips of 334 North Missouri Street, described as a colored man, was shot Monday by John Mitch Ell. He remains in critical condition as officers assess the wound believed to have penetrated his bowels. the prognosis is uncertain with chances about even.
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Phillips
Henry “Phillips
Missouri St
John
Mitchell
Aladdin Incandescent Lamp Co Forms in New Albany
Incorporated in New Albany with capital of 10 000 dollars. The Aladdin incandescent gas lamp company is established in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aladdin- Incandescent Gas Lamp Company
New Albany
Queen Thanks Canada for Loyal Response in South Africa Aid
Ottawa notes the queen expresses gratitude to Canada for its loyalty and patriotism in volunteering troops for South Africa. The cable from Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain conveys Her Majesty’s thanks and wishes God speed and a safe return for the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Governor General
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonial Secretary
South Africa
Boer Forces Estimated Over Ninety Eight Thousand Strong
The Transvaal delegation provides a breakdown of forces available to oppose England totaling over 98,000. Regulars number 33,000 with 1,250 artillery and 1,750 police. Orange Free State regulars 35,000. Natal Dutch 3,000. Rhodesian Dutch and Cape Colony recruits 6 60. the foreign legion adds 4,000 Germans 6,000 Hollanders 2,000 Irish 1,000 Scandinavians 600 Americans 60 French and others. 200 Jews in police work.
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Brussels
Transvaal
England
Orange Free State
Natal
Cape Colony
Foreign Legion
Boer Chief Voiced Prayer Over War Fears
Gen. Joubert writes from London to Dr. Clark expressing belief that God may ordain loss of independence under Chamberlain and filibusters. He notes prayers from South Africa for war to be averted and condemns Rhodes and allies as parasites seeking charges against Chamberlain.
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London
Joubert
Clark
Transvaal
Chamberaine
England
Chamberlain
God
Africa
Rhodes
Nis
Parifa
Transvaal Urges Suppression Amid Power Debate
Commentators demand swift suppression of opposition as the Transvaal confrontation intensifies. The debate centers on power and authority, with authorities insisting decisive action is required to restore order.
British Losses In Reitfontein Skirmish
London reports the Orange Free State sharpshooters wounded and killed officers in a Reitfontein skirmish. Colonel Wilford was killed while a major and five lieutenants were wounded. The engagement showed sharp shooting effectiveness on both sides.
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Cal
Wilford
London
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Reitfontein
Free State Proclaims Annexation of Diamond Region
A Telegraph dispatch from Cape Colony reports the Orange Free State proclaims annexation of British territory including the diamond rich area around Kimberley and also aims to seize Graqualand West.
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London
de Aar
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Kimberley
Free State
Griqualand West
Boers Take Kripdam Between Kimberley and Mafeking
Reports say Boer forces occupy Kripdam with Assistant Magistrate Harmsworth and his clerk taken prisoner. Fears rise that Douglas further west may fall next as messages from Douglas seek aid.
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Kripdam
Cape Town
Kimberley
Mafeking
Harmsworth
Douglas
Boots
British losses near Ladysmith and war moves abroad
British casualties north of Ladysmith on Tuesday totaled 12 killed and five wounded. Montreal sent its war contingent to Quebec on Wednesday. The Berlin Tageblatt reports Germany did not join any intervention scheme. Klondike dispatch mentions Dawson offering 100 expert riflemen. Baron A A Schlippembach Russian consul in Chicago hosted Tuesday. The Russian consul at San Francisco Artsimovitsch. Both diplomats dismissed cable reports of Russian intervention plans.
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Ladysmith
Montreal
Quebec
Berlin Tageblatt
Germany
Klondike
Dawson
Baron A. A. Schlippembach
Chicago
Artsimovitsch
San Francisco
Russia
Gen Yule Near Gen White, Reducing Tension at Front
Gen White reports Yule is within three miles to the north, relieving uncertainty about Yule’s location as forces press near Ladysmith.
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Yule
Dundee
Glencoe
George Stewart White
Ladysmith
British Lieutenant Colonel Moller Captured by Boers
The war office reports unofficially that Lieut colonel Moller and a squadron of the Eighteenth hussars with eight other officers have been captured by the Boers. The unit pursued the Boers after the Glencoe battle on Friday and has not been heard from since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
South Africa News Curbs and Transvaal Battle Outlook
The piece laments severe press censorship by Britain in South Africa during the Boer War era. It notes London as the primary news hub, limited foreign coverage, and delaying reports of battles in Natal Mafeking while signaling that true fighting only later unfolds in the Orange Free State and Transvaal. It explains how favorable news is emphasized to blunt political and financial impact.
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New York
South Africa
England
Otis
Blanco
London
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Natal
Mafeking
Cape Colony
Daniels Bound Over In Hadley Fritz Drugstore Holdups
James McDaniels was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Daly under a 3000 dollar bond for his alleged role as a Meyers associate in the Hadley and Fritz drugstore robberies. Keys to the case include partial identifications by druggists and officers and a positive identification by Policeman Feiltznogle. Meyers waived examination and was sent to the grand jury. McDaniels claimed Cincinnati residence and offered an excuse about empty shells found in his gym.
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James McDaniels
Chas
Meyers
Hadley
Jfritz
Daly
Feiltznogle
Washington St
McDaniels
Cincinnati
German Deaconess Association Meetings in Zion's Church
The German deaconess association met at Zion's church to discuss the question box contents, focusing on education and training for deaconesses and hospital management. The financial report shows gifts up by 860000 from the prior year, real estate valued at 90006, and 25 new deaconesses added. Hospital patients rose from 7000 to 10000 this year across all German denominations involved.
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German Evangelical Zion's Church
Experts Resume County Book Auditing Sparks Tension
Bookwalter and McCaslin quietly resumed examining Marion County treasurer books after claiming vacation. County commissioners were not consulted and McGregor denounced the move as unauthorized. The two may seek successors Lesley and Appel if removed, with Greer and Harding expected to explain upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bookwalter
Geo. Fy. McCaslin
Bookwalter
McCaslin
McGregor
SUN
Greer
Harding
Bookwalter and McCaslin
Patrolman Tompkins Arrested for Assault on Domestic Worker
William P. Tompkins, a colored patrolman, is jailed on charges of assaulting Mary E. Cutter, a white domestic worker for Samuela K. Hammerly at 3527 North Illinois Street. The incident followed repeated advances and an indecent proposal after he was asked to guard the residence. The case, brought by anonymous tip and police sergeant Taporte, is set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Tompkins
Mary E. Cutter
Samuela K. Hammerly
N. Illinois Sr
Tompkins
Taporte
Deadly Anthrax Rages in Porter County Cattle
Porters County reports anthrax among cattle in the western area. State board of health to be notified and Sanitary Livestock Commission to act at once. City boards consider abating nuisance from sweeping by Furnas contractor as dense smoke from pneumatic sweepers draws concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter County
State Board of Health
Sanitary Livestock Commission
Board of Works
Furnas
Property Value Ranges Named by Appraisers
Appraisers Wolf Steete and Barnett report property values along Harian street from Woodlawn to Prospects street at 12000 dollars. Fourteenth street segment from Pennsylvania to Delaware assessed at 54300 dollars. Alabama street stretch from twenty third to twenty fifth valued at 43400 dollars.
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Wolf, Steete
Barnett
Board of Works
Harian St
Woodlawn
Prospects St
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Alabama St
Setting Out: Robes Blankets Harness and Trunks
A fragmentary inventory lists items including robes blankets harness and trunks attributed to an individual labeled Hafee Janes with unclear context. The text appears as a historical ledger or notice fragment lacking full details or connections to events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derpoel
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Gen. Funston
Calumpit
Mrs. Lewis Held
Charles Ashbury
Lew.k. Davis
Lewis K. Davis
Him
M’kinley
Librarians
State House
Charles B. Galbreath
Ohio
State Library
Galbreath
Ms. Chase
George H. Dodson
Oklahoma
George E. Reed
Maud Thayer
Illinois
Gen. Joubert
Gen
Wdaniels
Money Matters
Hood
Agregor
Marion County
Bockwalter and McCaslin
Ieay
Hafee Janes
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