Toothache Went the Rounds at a Carpet Bee
A Honey Creek township carpet rag sewing at Mrs. William Hendricks home sparked a contagious toothache that Dr. Sturdevant from Russiaville treated by pulling fifty seven molars. Lebanon notes tell of William Wright’s hidden double life and a Cuban trip plan involving Governor Durbin’s party. Indianapolis reports Prince Henry of Prussia will stop in April, while local machine rhetoric and art rumor unveil long separated brothers reunited after a tale of a Martha Washington painting.
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Kokomo
Honey Creek Township
William Hendricks
Sturdevant
Russiaville
Henry
Inienapolis
Goavernor Durbin
Wsendo Mo
Othe Gdverport
Indianapolis
Cuba
Pensacola
Fla
Miami
Havana
Cy Yeeton
Boa
Tharlestan
Tnedianapeadis Uy
Prince Henry
Prussia
Maken Nis
Padimas
In- Manapolis
C Pal- Hier
Cinelinmath
Winfield Tolarkin
Indiana
Ind
Prince Henry of Prussia
Taspa
James L. Marshall
Fort Wayne
Martha Washington
Bell
Hell
Mr. Lowe
West Hebron
America
Scotland
Nine Marriages Nine Divorces Woman Seeks Yet Another Divorce
Myre Redsonia Arims-Hroop, long noted for numerous marriages, plans a ninth divorce in county courts after her latest husband deserted her after a two day honeymoon. Noah Hoop, a local farmer, is cited as the most recent victim of her schemes. Elder Clifford of Anderson officiated their ceremony before the couple returned to the city. They lived together briefly before the husband left, and Arims-Hroop remains undeterred and ready to remarry.
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Bmlwood
Myre
Redsonia
Riot at Union Mission over Emma Dugan preaching
In New Paris six miles east, trouble erupted during revival services led by Rev. Oscar Eddy and Mrs. Emma Dugan of Chicago. Eddy opposed Dugans claim that heaven and hell are earthly themes, sparking a riot and a scuffle with Marshal Barber before authorities intervened and the matter was patched up.
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Richmond
Special
Union
New Paris
Here
Emma Dugan
Chicago
Oscar Eddy
Mr. Eddy
Dugan
Heaven
Hell
Eddy
Marshal Barber
Indianapolis Telegraph Operator Innovates Bicycle Attachment
Marion E. McCormick of Thomaston, a young telegraph operator, has invented a bicycle attachment enabling an ordinary bicycle to run on railroad tracks. The simple, cheap device could revolutionize railroad inspection by reducing reliance on subordinate officers. McCormick first built a wood prototype and then refined it using bicycle tubing.
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T. E. Dumas
Knox
McCormick
Indianapolis
Marion E. McCormick
Thomaston
Living Up to the Prophecy in Union City
Union City reports William Murray a young farmer recently released from prison voluntarily told patrolman Buck he stole an overcoat from the Hotel Mason and sold it. He requested to be placed behind bars and was admitted. A past fortune told him he would spend much time in prison, influencing his thefts since school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
William Wright
Whitestown
Charles T. Wright
Chicago
Wright
Elizabeth
Brandorn
Union City
William Murray
Buck
Mason
Murray
Indianapolis horse trader trial over false pretenses
Charles Poland, a Mt Jackson horse trader, was tried in Indianapolis police court on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses after a complaint by farmer Robert Jelly. Bind over to the grand jury. a pony trade dispute surfaced with a rival assertion the horse was doped, aided by a veterinarian's opinion.
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Indianapolis
Charles Poland
Mt. Jackson
Robert Jelly
Stubbs
Jolly
Poland
Smith
Jolin
Joly
Indianapolis Relatives Decline Prince Henry Reception Rooms
Indianapolis relatives of Mr and Mrs James Proa of New York state they declined to provide their elegant New York apartments for the entertainment of Prince Henry of Prussia. The Proas own lavish suites said to span nearly a floor of Sherry's while a New York committee arranges the prince visit and reception.
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Indianapolis
James Proa
New York
Prince Henry
Prussia
Sue
Sherry
Inspector's formaldehyde spray causes downtown panic
In Indianapolis a noon scare erupted in a downtown restaurant after a cook exposed to smallpox was quarantined. Inspector Noble of the city health board entered and sprayed walls with formaldehyde while patrons ate. Despite protests and threats, Noble returned to vaccinate on duty cooks.
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Indianapolis
Noble
City Board of Health
Orlando J. Lotz Dies at 38 After Typhoid Fever
Muncie special reports the death of Orlando J. Lotz aged 38 on Wednesday night from typhoid fever. He was elected to the appellate court bench in Indiana and was the only Democrat ever chosen for the Delaware County circuit court bench. Lotz faced Congressman Cramer in his first election, reducing Cromer’s anticipated majority by one half. His father has held government positions in Washington for thirty years.
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Muncie
Orlando J. Lotz
Indiana
Delaware County
Cramer
Cromer
Washington
Maimed by Irate Passenger on Chicago and Florida Limited
Dexter Gardner of Vincennes a leading business man and police commissioner may die from injuries after a fellow passenger crushed his foot with a reversed seat on the Chicago and Florida limited train. Amputation of the great toe occurred and doctors warn his leg may be removed to save his life. The assailant with wife and two children rode from Terre Haute and left at Chelvura.
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Sullivan
Dexter Gardner
Vincennes
Board of Police Commissioners
Chicago
Florida
Terre Haute
Ghelvura
Eleven Lives Lost In Bitter Winter Hotel Fire
A early Sunday blaze at the Empire Hotel on Olive Street in St Louis destroyed a three story lodging house. Ten men and one woman died, eight were injured, many frostbitten. About 35 to 40 people were in residence. the loss to building and contents estimated at 20000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Empire Hotel
Olive Street
A. Goldberg
Schwab Sees King Edward at Marlborough House
Mr Schwab and Sir Thomas Lipton had a half hour audience with King Edward. The King greeted the American visitor cordially and discussed the friendship between the United States and Great Britain. Schwab called the interview most enjoyable with fond recollections.
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Jondon Cable
Schwab
King Edward
Marlborough House
Thomas Lipton
United States
Great Britain
Atlantic
Associated Press
Edward
Carnegie's Hoboken Address on Stevens Institute Opening
In Hoboken at the Stevens Institute of Technology opening Andrew Carnegie received a casket with a piece of the first rail and praised Robert L. Stevens. He called Stevens indispensable, saying few names belong on a short list of geniuses and quipped about his own invention-free approach.
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New York
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
Andrew Cagnegie
Gore
Robert L. Stevens
Anarchist Charges Roil Baltimore Methodist Meet
In Baltimore a Presbyterian minister Rev. Oliver Hemetreet denounced anarchists in a fiery address on Anarchy. He claimed the church was an anarchic force and that President McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist who reaped what he sowed. Methodist pastors plan to take up his charges for discussion.
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Baltimore
Oliver Hemetreet
Tolstoi’s Agent Reports Russian Reformer’s Ill Health
Vladimir Tcherikoff, Count Tolstoi’s agent in England, reports alarming news about the reformer in the Crimea. The reformer’s health has fluctuated with a recent relapse causing serious anxiety due to heart failure and lung inflammation.
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Count Tolstel
London
Vvladimir Tcherikoff
Count Tolstoi
England
Crimea
Generous New York Doctor Proposes Vivisection
Dr James E Russell of Brooklyn offers to submit to vivisection claiming to aid science and be useful to vivisectors. He states his wife and family would be cared for if he dies and his pledge would continue experiments until exhausted or until he wishes release after a year.
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New York
James E. Russell
Brooklyn
Russell
De Wet breaks through British cordon with cattle herd
London reports Lord Kitchener telegraphs a large British advance aimed at trapping General De Wet. The plan formed a wide line along the Liebenbergs Vlei west of Frankfort, with blockhouse defenses and railroad patrols. De Wet dispersed with cattle, suffering heavy Boer losses while British casualties were modest.
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London
Wolvehock
Holland
Hellbron-Frankfort
Doornkloopf
Kroonstadt-Lindley
de Wet
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Wolvehoek
Frankfort
Lindley
Kroonstadt
Hnes
Steyn
STRICTLY A WOMAN'S AFFAIR AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
The Professional Women's League leases Madison Square Garden for May for exhibits covering women’s professions and interests. Items range from baby incubators to a steam yacht designed by women, with departments for designers, blacksmiths, nurses, teachers, dentists, doctors and other female led trades. The fair aims to show homemaking, care and earning a living through women’s work.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Professional Women's League
Wireless record broken by Marconi signals to land
The steamship Philadelphia of the American Line set a new mark for distance in wireless messages. On Feb 1 off the Lizard at 12 13 PM and continuing to midnight, messages were exchanged with land as Philadelphia stood 150 miles away. Officials in England sent the message to Captain A R Mills aboard the Philadelphia.
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New York
Philadelphia
American Line
Marconi
Lizard
England
A. R Mills
Battle on the Lake Shore ends with fatal shooting in Chicago dispute
Frank Kirk, a watchman for a property claimant, was shot in the head during fighting between Streeter's followers and watchmen on what is billed as Chicago's aristocratic Lake Shore Drive district. Police surrounded the Lake Michigan shanty as McManners Block and Hoeldtke were arrested. Streeter surrendered after a barricade standoff. Kirk died later at Passavant Memorial Hospital.
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Chicago
Winchester Rifles
Lake Shoore Drive
Frank Kirk
Lake Shore Drive
Lake Michigan
George W. Streeter
North Side
Illinois
City of
Ilinois
Streeter
Henry Cooper
O'Malley
Streeters
Cooper
William McManners
William Blocks
John Hoeldtke
Samuel Porteous
Kirk
Porteous
East
Chicago Avenue
Revere
McManners
Blocki
Hoeldtke
Captain Revere
Parileying
Block
Farwell
O. W. Potter
Franklin MacVeagh
Potter Palmer
Passavant Memorial Hospital
Missouri
Frank James A Reforming Figure Challenges Stage Play
Frank James former James gang member files in circuit court to bar a local theater from presenting The James Boys in Missouri The suit argues the play glorifies outlawry portrays the James family as train robbers and bank looters and could injure youth The case addresses whether a private citizen may be depicted on stage without consent regardless of credit or discredit.
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Kansas City
Frank James
James
James Boys
Missouri
Presidency of United Bates Trust Offered to Lyman J Gage
Reported in financial circles that the Bates Trust Company of the city offered the presidency to Lyman J. Gage former peace envoy. The acceptance by Gage remains unconfirmed as of this filing.
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L. Gage
New York
United ‘Bates Trust Company
Lyman J. Gage
Navy construction and repair costs reported to Senate
The navy announces total outlays of 990,903,928 dollars for construction and 99,433,25 dollars for repairs on completed vessels. The figures, compiled by navy department employees over the past year, were sent to the Senate by the Secretary of the Navy in response to a February resolution.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Santos-Dumont's Air Ship Voyage Over Bay
Report recalls Santos-Dumont's third sea crossing by air ship over the bay. Weather was splendid as the aeronaut completed a thirty minute flight to his starting point, returning amid cheers from the crowd at the docking area.
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Monaco
Santos-Dumont
Aeronaut
Lynching of Tom Brown in Nicholasville Kentucky
A mob in Nicholasville Kentucky hanged Tom Brown a negro accused of assaulting white girl Della Powell. After threats at the jail Wednesday and Thursday crowds escorted by officers took Brown to identify at the Powell home where Powell identified him and he was hung in the courthouse yard. The incident sparked major excitement.
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Nicholasville
Tom Brown
Della Powell
Brown
Brent
Powell
Miss Powell
Court House
Great Britain and Japan seal China alliance shocking world
London reports reveal a parliamentary paper detailing a practical alliance between Great Britain and Japan to preserve China and Korea. Lord Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi sign the agreement aimed at preventing disruption of the Chinese empire and maintaining the regional status quo.
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London
Great Britain
Japan
China
Korea
Lord Lansdowne
Tokio
Claude McDonald
Baron Hayashi
Russia
Wei-Hai-Wei
Bank vice-president held after Detroit bank collapse
Frank C. Andrews, vice-president of City Savings Bank, was arrested Monday night in Detroit on banking law violations after the bank closed. Bail set at 10,000 with February 21 exam. Cashier Henry R. Andrews is seriously ill, while allegations claim overdrafts and certified checks totaling over 1,000,000 tied to five local firms.
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Detroit
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Henry R. Andrews
F. C. Andrews
Andrews
Deserters Hanged in Albay Province Philippines
Edmund A. Dubose and Lewis Russell of Company E Ninth Cavalry were hanged on February 7 at Guinobatan Albay for desertion and arms theft. The execution occurred before about 3000 Filipinos, overseen by Captain Henry H. Wright. Clemency petitions were rejected as breaches of military code in wartime were cited.
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Manila
Edmund A. Dubose
Lewis Russell
Ninth Cavalry
Guinobatan
Albay
Henry H. Wright
West
Morris Reiman Will Section 13 probate filing
The will of Morris Reiman filed in probate court states a bequest to the Boston Investment Company for distributing Robert Ingerson lectures to Christians and a sum of 3000. It also mentions a bequest of 700 acres to the Hebrew Benevolent Association of New i.
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Chicago
Boston Investment Company
Boston
Mass
Robert G. Ingersoll
Morris Reiman
Benevolent Association
New
Archduke Leopold and Archduchess Fly Balloon to Breslau
Archduke Leopold and Archduchess Blanche conducted a balloon ascent from Vienna aboard the Meteor with two companions. The craft landed near Breslau, about 200 miles away, after a four and a half hour flight reaching 10,000 feet. The pair were accompanied by an aide and participated in a coordinated European balloon effort.
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Vienna
Archduke Leopold
Blanche
Breslau
Don Carlos
Archduke
Here
Will Revise Part of Creed in Philadelphia Session
The Presbyterian committee on creed revision devoted most of Thursday to the sub committee on textual revision. Rev. Dr. William Hf. Roberts announced tentative revisions including the third chapter of the Confession by declaratory statement and changes to chapters X and XVI. Sub committees were named to draft the final form and Friday will review the doctrine statement for popular use.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Committee On
William Hf. Roberts
The Wrong Daniels Named as Arizona Marshal
The newly named Arizona marshal is alleged to be Fr Benjamin Daniels who served three and a half years in Wyoming for stealing government property from Camp Carl in 1879. Senate delays confirm. Cripple Creek friends deny any violent record and link him to a ranching past in New Mexico.
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Benjamin Daniels
Lerebd
Wyoming
Cripple Creek
Vrisen
Complex skin grafting on five year old marion weaver
Physicians report one of the most difficult skin grafts completed in Chicago. A 219 square inch graft covered the chest abdomen back and sides of five year old Marion Weaver after a five month process with operations every fortnight due to the boy's weak vitality.
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Chicago
Marion Weaver
Emperor William Acts to Curb German Christian Science Movement
Emperor William has intervened to stem the faith healing cult in Germany. A long conference with peace chiefs aimed to counteract the Christian Science campaign in Berlin society. It is claimed therapeutics should be illegal in Germany.
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Erlin
William
Germany
Chiefs of Peace
Christian Science
Berlin
Dreyfus Refused Apartment Rent by Rothschild House
The agent for Edmond Rothschild refused Dreyfus access to a rental in a house owned by Rothschild. Rothschild, then in Australia, ordered a break in negotiations at any price. He stated he would not accept that tenant.
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Dreyfus
de Matin
M. Dreyfus
Edmond Rothschild
M. Rothschild
Australia
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Judge Lotz
ST. Louis Hotel
Edward Haves
Carnegie
Wil Bean
Kitchener
Houlevard
Court House Yard
Britain
Lord Lansdowpe
Frank G Andrews
Debose and
Clerk Roberts
Presbyterian Committee
Daniels
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