Indiana Capitalists Seek Site for New Industry Frontier
An Indiana man, dubbed an hero, and English capitalists scout a site for a new industry dubbed the Kickers. The report notes acquittals on a second trial, a philanthropic railway, and cross-continental investment moves. It covers Mr. Rodgers on England’s restrictive labor unions and America as world market, with mentions of Marion citizens weighing proposals and U S manufacturing trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moston Tye
Bert
Realgers
United States
Pas
Tesson
Pittsburg
Indiana
Marion
Rodgers
England
America
Bubo nto Prague At Ann Arbor Disputed Medical Board Hearing
Dr Virters t Maughan and others testified before the State Board of Health about bubonic plague work at the University of Michigan. They acknowledged cases amid precautions, while Dr Nove wore protective garments and self injected preventive serum in a contagious ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spocha
Ododrenr
Nove
Hare
Viogareen
Veiga
Ims
Nothwajile
Murisch
Beeali Bartsch
Muller
Acquitted on Second Trial in Unknown Tramp Killing
James Matthews, Civil War veteran, was acquitted on the second trial Tuesday of killing an unknown tramp. In the first trial he was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two to twenty-one years. New evidence raised doubt about the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
James Matthews
Independent Pauper Farm Seath Poem Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows a rough account of a pauper or farm issue with scattered phrases about a detachment, payments, and a long period of time. The readable pieces mention a farm, a pond, a detachment, and a long stay with references to a state and other unclear details.
Apprentices Trained at Elkhart Railroad School
At Elkhart log shops a railroad company runs a night school for apprentice boys. Attendance is compulsory. the company covers all costs. Courses are technical, focusing on machinist and mechanic work with night sessions led by head draughtsman NeeC Tennier and engineer Mma Werk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Neec AL Tennier
Whe Bors
Mma Werk
March Deaths in Indiana and Indianapolis Rise Decline
The State Board of Health reports 2,272 deaths in Indiana in March raising the state death rate to 15.3 per 100. Indianapolis shows 236 deaths in March up from 29 in February. Marion County reports 211 deaths.
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Board of Vital Statistmns
State Board of Health
Indiana
Indianapolis
Marion County
Unclear OCR: Case Involving Carrie Nater and Nateon
Fragmentary report details a court appearance involving Carrie Nater and Nateon on a drug or assault related charge. A judge presided, with a postponement or arraignment noted and a potential conditional release or court visit mentioned.
Incomplete OCR Review of Washington Session Details
Fragmented text from a Washington session report references the reelection effort and state officials. Mentions Governor, a commission, and an interview context but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to establish a concrete event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Pete
Kerrie
Chene Rad Tate
Buarture
Neigend Realm Falls After Turmoil in Neded
Thombay cenits Pon Ruaschhi recovers The Kingdom of Neded es atrab Ara bia after Maharomuk Sheik of Nowest Witsteerntis seized Negeat sal. Their forces overwhelmed enemies at GQ marrow gore while fleeing fugitives reach Bell ports claiming many were killed. Fate of Muaburonk remains unknown.
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Thombay Cenits
Neded Es Atrab
Arabia
Maharomuk
Sheik
Nowest
Negeat
Rasen
Maharonkhed
Bell Ports
Muaburonk
Ducal Ambassador Marlborough Heads to Notify Edward VII Access
The Duke of Marlborough appointed by the King of England as special ambassador to inform our government of Edward VII’s accession. He travels to the United States with his wife Consuelo Van derbilt. New York society and Washington social circles anticipate events during the Marlboroughs’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Marlborough
England
Edward VII
Great Britain
United States
Consuelo Vanderbult
New York
Washinegion
Marlboroughs
Childless Palaces Exposed in New York Inquiry
A New York special reports stark contrasts in child presence between wealth and tenements. It finds four times as many children in a single East Side tenement as in a mile of Fifth Avenue mansions, with fifteen children in the mansions and sixty three in the tenement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Marvel of Luxury Train for President McKinley Tour
A presidential rail car set, Olympia, will carry McKinley and cabinet across the continent. The private rooms include vermilion dining, Mexican mahogany finishes, and separate toilet facilities. The seventy foot car seats nine, with a dining and composite section and specialized servants apartments. The Pacific coast stage will depart from Washington in April.
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McKinley
Olympia
Pacific Coast
Washington
Ted A. Om
Banks Urged to Act Conservatively amid Market Frenzy
Washington and New York officials warn of over-capitalization in many industrials and frantic speculation on Wall Street. Treasury officers fear legitimate capital diverted to speculation could trigger a broader market crash and hurt general business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Tribune
New York
Nks
Treasury
Wall Street
Ashington Special Y
New Zealand Trooper Kills Boer Then Is Killed
A New Zealand trooper who followed Boer forces into a bush fight shot one Boer dead and wounded another before being killed by returning Boers. Midland farmers report ninety Boers killed in the Dansenville engagement, described as the Boers' crushing defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
New Zealand
Kimberley
Dansenville
Philippines trade ships ordered for war end readiness
Contracts signed by Capt John Crawley for two seven mast schooners to serve Philippine trade. Cramps to build one at Philadelphia and Bath Iron Works the other, Fech to carry 6.64 tons freight. Each vessel costs about $200 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John Crawley
Boston
Philippines
Cramps
Philadelphia
Bath Ironworks
Fech
Press Suspends Publication After Plant Sold
The Indianapolis Press suspends publication after its plant, goodwill, and circulation are purchased by the Indianapolis News. The paper, started by Holliday and Richards, faced persistent losses, with reports that the founders invested up to $320,000, and the venture never paid expenses in its brief run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Press
Indianapolis News
Messrs. Holliday and Richards
Holliday
Indianapalis News
Havehards
Death of Ex Lieutenant Governor Hanna
Ex Lieutenant Governor Hanna died suddenly Saturday at his Indianapolis home of apoplexy. Funeral was Tuesday with interment at Greencastle. Born in Lawrence County in 1941 he attended DePauw University briefly before enlisting in the 115th Indiana during the rebellion. He practiced law in Greencastle until his election, then returned to Indianapolis after his term to resume law practice. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Lawrence County
Depauw University
Indiana
Grencastle
Governor Durbin announces healthcare and election board appointments
Governor Durbin announced appointments to the State Board of Health Dr. W N Wishard of Indianapolis reappointed Dr Clark Cook of Fowler to the board Voting Machine Commission members include Frank L Powell of Madison Albert R Thompson of Indianapolis and Hugh Dougherty of bid
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Durbin
State Board of Health
W. N. Wishard
Indianapolis
Clark Cook
Fowler
Voting Machine Commission
Frank L. Powell
Madison
Albert R. Thompson
Hugh Dougherty
Biud
Floating Exhibition Ship to Tour Gulf and Caribbean Ports
A proposed floating exposition to showcase American goods moves forward with a Buffalo organized exhibit planned for summer. The concept, backed by the treasury bureau of statistics, envisions a vessel carrying manufacturer displays to Gulf and Caribbean ports before touring global destinations over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf and Caribbean Sea
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
United States
National Geographic Magazine
National Board of Trade
Frain
South America
Asia
Ovceania
Africa
Europe
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Buffalo
Labor in Politics in New York Labor Unions Form Independent Party
Twenty one city building trade unions decided to enter politics for the first time since their organization and to form an independent labor party. The move follows court decisions striking down prevailing wage and stone dressing laws, seen as a setback to labor. Philip Wiensemer presided, highlighting a shift as officials failed to back labor in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Wiensemer
Amalgamated Association of Plumbers and Fitters
Court of Appeals
Yhose
Lost Negro Gordon Dor near Portal lynched in Sylvania
A reported lynching occurred Friday night in Sylvania after Kennedy Gordon, a nineere, was allegedly seized near Portal following an attempted assault on David Cowart’s daughter. He was arrested in North Carolina Tuesday and fled, later wounded by buckshot, then taken to Reckus Ford and handed to a Portal crowd amid gunfire. Authorities say he was thought dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Kennedy Gordor
David Cowart
Portal
Gordon
North Carolinga
Reckus Ford
Gorman
Milwaukee Zionist meeting backs Holy Land plan
About 1500 Hebrews gathered Sunday in Milwaukee to support a Zionist scheme to fund the purchase of Palestine from the Turks and establish a refuge for persecuted Jews. Dr. Caro of Milwaukee is among the leading promoters of the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrews of
Milwaukee
Palestine
Caro
Fight With Gypsies near Lilly Kills One
In the mountains near Lilly Pennsylvania a clash between gypsies and a posse of officers left one gypsy dead and a gypsy woman wounded. Foreman Tider of Gallitzin and his assistant Frank Coons were shot with Coons badly wounded and expected to die. Officers attempted arrests on theft charges, followed by several gypsies being captured and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Lilly
Tider
Gallitzin
Frank Coons
Young Milo Hughes Saves Monon Train Near Frankfort
Eight year old Milo Hughes spotted a burning bridge by Kilmore creek as a Monon passenger train approached. He waved frantically guiding the train to stop a few rods away, avoiding a disaster and earning praise from passengers and train crews. Trains were diverted by Lafayette until the bridge was repaired.
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Lafayette
Will Force War China Demands Emperor Return to Pekin
Pekin cables report Japan preparing for war as Russia and Japan may clash. Japanese minister Ikomouri Yutaro and Gen Yamaguchi met Prince Ching to press for Emperor Kwong Su's swift return to Pekin. They warn foreign troops would intervene if needed to preserve Chinese integrity and Manchuria would see international force if Chinese troops cannot quell disturbances. Li Hongzhang was not consulted and warned of immediate reply.
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Pekin
Russia
Japan
Taku
Nagasaki
Ikomouri Yutaro
Gen. Yamaguchi
Prince Ching
Kwang Su
Manchuria
Ching
China
Li Plunge Chang
Jekyll Hyde Case Shocks Williamsburg
Joan Albert Skoog, known as Albert A Brown, allegedly led a double life in Williamsburg. A pursued shooting left him paralyzed on the right side, and hospital doctors doubt recovery. Neighbors recall a philanthropist photgrapher with a top floor press producing kroner notes and Uncle Sam currency.
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Journal and
Skoog
Williamsburg
Albert A. Brown
Grand Street
Joliet
Leonard and Griggs Avenue
Brown
Robin Hood
Bank of Scotland
Four Officers to Receive Commissions in Regular Army
Washington dispatch reports rewards for officers who accompanied Gen Funston in the Aguinaldo capture expedition. Lieut Mitchell of the 40th Infantry to be made First Lieutenant. Capt H W Newton of the 24th Volunteers Capt R T Hazzard and Lieut O P M Hazzard of the 11th Volunteer Cavalry to receive similar honors. Decisions await Gen MacArthur and Funston recommendations.
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Washington
Funston
Aguinaldo
Mitchell
40Th Infantry
H. W. Newton
24Th Volunteers
R. T. Hazzard
O. P. M. Hazzard
11Th Volunteer Cavalry
MacArthur
Staff Corps
Signal Corps
Battle on Mountain Top Ends in Deaths and Wounding
Whitesburg Kentucky report details a violent clash between Sheriff Wright and deputies and a robbing gang on a mountain top between Boone's Fork and Millstone Creek. Two posse members died Willie Wright 18 and Isaac Millard 21. John Reynolds gravely wounded. Osborne injured and Creed Porter and John Reynolds among ten assailants. More than 300 shots exchanged.
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Whitesburg
John W. Wright
Jemima Hall
Boone’s Fork
Millstone Creek
Wright
Morgan Reynolds
Newsom
Isaac Porter
Creed Porter
John Reynolds
Porter
Willie Wright
Isaac Millard
Osborne
Favoring Home Markets in British Beef Policy
London officials confirm a six month experiment to supply the army with only home grown beef starting in June. The rule covers refrigerated beef bought in London and will barely impact U S trade as the army uses 240 000 pounds weekly, about 2 percent of imports. The action aims to aid home industries with little price difference, while frozen mutton replaces beef portions for Tomm y Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British War Office
Associated Press
England
United States
Cuban Constitutional Convention Rejects Platt Amendments
Havana cable reports the Cuban constitutional convention voting against the Platt amendments by a large margin, opposing certain clauses and the way they are drawn, citing concerns over violated terms and content. Conservatives say the move limits future commissions sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
TS To Woon
Washington
Sion
Whipped Without Mercy in Filton City
In Filton Kentucky a young man from Newbern Finland was whipped Saturday for insulting Miss Ruby Baird. He was captured after a police chase and fined 200 dollars. a mob threatened lynching until police protected him for a train departure. The crowd dragged him from the post and brutalized him with a barrel until his back was raw before he left.
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Filton
W. OW. White
Newhbern
Fenn
Ruby Baird
Ant
Ine
Bob Baird
White
Indiana Patents Granted to Indianapolis and Other Inventors
Washington special reports patents issued to Indiana residents including Sar tel Rifkin of Indianapolis for a band cutter and feeder from National Machine Company of Columbus. George K. Davis of Indianapolis for a bevel brake. John I. Hoke of South Bend for a cultivator. Elias Lewis of Terre Haute for a slack adjuster for draft rods. Rider F. Obenchain of Logansport for a corn husking machine. Andrew J. Russell of Auburn and W. O. Wright of Butler for a wire fender. George Van Camp of Indianapolis for cording iron.
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Washington
Indiana
Sartel Rifkin
Indianapolis
National Machine Company
Columbus
Ind
George K. Davis
John I. Hoke
South Bind
Elias Lewis
Terre Heute
Rider F. Obenchain
Logansport
Andrew J. Russell
Auburs
W. O. Wright
Butler
George van Camp
Codering Iron
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Kickers
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Rogerk
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Rakemon
Iridza
Patel
Port Warner Richers
Manilla
Uncle Sam
Manila
Neo
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J. . Read
Jtoms
Evans & Co
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James
Read
Siem
Frank Ho Lawton
S. Bo LA Tremain
Fivans & Cel
Furni
Coronel Wondrutt
Pitt
Boars &G
Gils
Eiamisseary
Coom- Tissary
Bubonto Prague
Ann Arbor
Charles BO Hare
Publiewo
Mes Nateon
Kansas City
Rane
Carrie Natier
Absi Rai
Phe
Pudge
Roth Sthes
Cab See
Wartesd
Aloe
Sjie
Visht McKinley
Jansenville
Manufacturers OF America
Labor IN Politics
Georgia
Milo Hughes
Frankfort
Joan Albert Skoog
Kentucky
Fulton, Ky
Orfers
Oryerenee
Greee
Cincinnati
Sean
Toledo
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