United States and Russia Reassure Manchuria Commitments
At a Friday State Department meeting Secretary Hay and Russian Ambassador Cassini affirmed the United States’ commercial interests in Manchuria. Russia agreed its consuls would protect American trade, while troops concentrate at Liao Yang and Hai Cheng to resecure territory along the Liao River as part of broader movements in the New Chwang line. The talks, described as frank and cordial, aim to prevent any political intervention by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Russia
Manchuria
State Department
Hay
Count Cassini
Consis
Mukden and
Antungy
Cassini
Mane
Far East
Peking
Jan Pa-eok
Consmar
New Chwang
Jing Yang
Hai-Cheng
Lao River
Great Wail
Chwang- Shar Hathwan
Gee Chinese Rai
Daring railroad thefts hit Achland Wisconsin
Police uncover an extensive scheme stealing thousands of tons of coal and merchandise from railroad cars. Investigators report many coal cars sent to the mines over the past years were found short by hundreds of pounds. No arrests yet, but rail line detectives have leads to pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achland
Wis
Cead
Mufley
Railrod
Thirty four hurt in Detroit street car collision
A Grand Trunk passenger truck collided with a heavy passenger car at Uracle and Dequantine streets injuring 34. Seven were taken to hospitals and 27 to homes. No fatalities reported though some may die. Ambulances rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Clore
Uratlet Avenuc
Dequindere Street
Thorry Qourite
Syvery
Occane
Counterfeit notes flood Manchuria report
Washington January 16 Commercial Agent Richard T Greener reports Manchuria swamped with Russian counterfeit notes traced to Japan and Shanghai. Measures ordered to destroy and arrest distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard T. Greener
Vinciveostock
Siberia
State Department
Japan
American Marines Arrive to Protect Citizens Abroad
In Seoul on January 16 an extra squad of 64 American marines landed to protect U S citizens, who outnumber other nations except Japan and China in the region where American commercial interests are strong. Two St Louis brewers William Smith and George Tinker died, with Smith dying Friday and Tinker buried earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
St Louis
William Smith
George Tinker
St. Louis
Mr. Smith
Mr. Tinker
Tauredar
National Live Stock Association Adjsurns To Denver
The seventh annual convention of the National Live Stock association adjourned in Portland to meet in Denver next year. H. J. Hagenbarth of Utah was elected president. Warble Workers' Strike Ended in Chicago with settlement. International Marble Workers in Chicago reach agreement with employers ending their September strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Live Stock Association
Portland
Ore
National Live Stock Association
Denver
H. J. Hagenbarth
Utah
Warble Workers
Chicago
Tnternational
Association of Marble Workers
First Session of Panamanian Constitutional Convention Opens
Panama, Jan 16. The junta and consular representatives attend the inaugural session where Dr. Pablo Arosemena, temporary president, delivers an opening address praising probity and independence. The junta renews support for the convention and outlines revenue impacts tied to canal treaty ratification and military costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Pablo Arosemena
Arosemena
Burges
Junta
Republic
Postal Trials Begin as Machen and Groff Defendants Face Evidence
In Washington on January 16 the trial of August W. Machen the Groff brothers and Mr Lorenz for conspiracy to defraud the government opened with defense objections to government evidence. Judge Pritchard sustained the ruling limiting documentary proof linking defendants to transactions. Douglas asked for reprimand of Wynne for remarks about a former post office employee, while Perry Heath and Johnson testified on post office administration and free delivery practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. Machen
Groff Brothers
Pir
Lorenz
Douglass
Justice Pritchard
Wynne
Post Office Department
Baltimore
Wryane
Perry&. Heath
Salt Lake City
Johnson
Calaveras Groves A National Park Proposal
The Cavaleras big tree committee urges Congress to establish a national park including the Calaveras groves. The president notes the grove is a national inheritance and calls for full government action to preserve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cavaleras Big Tree Committee of
California
Queen Lilis Claim Payment Proposed by Senate Panel
Washington January 16 the senate committee on Pacific islands and Porto Rico endorsed Senator Blackburns bill to pay Liliuokalani former Hawaiian queen two hundred thousand dollars in full settlement of all claims to the crown lands in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On
Week's Business Failures Reported in New York and Canada
Business failures for the week ending January 4 reached 309 in New York, up from 262 last week. Canada reported 25 failures, down from 40 the prior week, with year comparisons cited to 1993, 1902, and 1901 benchmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
Negro National Democratic League meeting set in St Louis
Buffalo announces that the executive committee and the league’s vice presidents will convene in joint session in St Louis on February 18, as disclosed by Secretary James A. Ross. A separate military post order created an Atlantic division at Governor's Island and Maj. Gen. Corbin assumed command. In Burwell Nebraska a 60 year old farmer Geo Smith killed himself after forcing his 10 year old son to pull the trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro National Democratic League
Buffalo
N. Y
James A. Ross
St. Louis
Corbin
New York
War Department
Governor's Island
Burwell
Neb
Geo. Smith
Smith
Halls and Churches Closed Amid Ongoing Event
The brief report notes halls and churches shut as circumstances force closures. Details remain unclear from the fragment, but reference to civic venues and community spaces suggests a coordinated halt to gatherings.
Miners Converge in Indianapolis for United Mine Workers Convention
United Mine Workers gather in Indianapolis with about 1 600 delegates to address a possible wage cut by operators. The ten day session will lead to a joint conference with 300 operators from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois to set a wage scale for central competitive fields. President Mitchell and officers are expected to be reelected amid ongoing strikes affecting thousands across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoli
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Holtzman
John Mitchell
Mitchell
William B. Wilson
Lewis
Wilson
United States
West
Meyersdale District
West Virginia
Powell Keeps Lid On San Domingo Incident Aboard New York
United States Minister Powell intervened during a tense clash over letters taken from a shipping agent as President Morales demanded surrender. Powell insisted the agent be protected and letters returned, a dispute that ended with Morales complying. He then arranged guard for American vessels as revolutionaries threaten the Anna and other ships near San Isidro, while Navasso seizes an American estate. Powell cites insufficient naval strength and calls for a larger warship Newport to safeguard property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
United States
Powell
Clyde Line
New York
Morales
Maxwell
Anivitam Company
Anna
San Isidro
Newport
Mentz
Navasso
la Fe
American guard reinforced at Seoul legation
The Navy Department reported that two officers and 64 men from the U S S Vicksburg have arrived in Seoul to reinforce the American guard at the legation. They carry a machine gun and bring the total U S troops at Seoul to over 100. Native press reports are said to be inflaming against rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
United States Legation
Seoul
U.S
Vicksburg
Cheniulpa
Reyes delays voyage of Colombia envoy to Cartagena
Gen Rafael Reyes Colombia's special envoy to the United States did not sail on the Alleghany for Cartagena as planned. He cited no reasons for the change and said he would start at an unspecified later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rafael Reyes
Colombia
United States
Alleghany
Cartagena
Hofman House
Gen. Reyes
Umpire Al Warner Inherits From Family Estates
Al Warner a well known St. Louis umpire and former National League official has learned his mother and brother each left estates. Her estate valued at 12000 and the brother 70000 with Al to receive most of the money. In Honolulu Taft Receives Honors And Reviews National Guard Before Sailing Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
al Warner
St. Louisan
Taft
Honolulu
Corea
San Francisco
National Guard
Territory
Elderly man convicted of first degree murder in Buffalo
Charles Bonier, 74, was found guilty of murdering Franz and Johanna Frehler in their Buffalo home on November 19. The jury imposed the death penalty, delivering a death sentence with the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles Bonier
Franz
Johanna Frehler
Japanese Attache Arrives in New York for Return Home
Col. T Kurada the Japanese military attaché in Rome arrived on the steamship Lucania en route to Japan. He was ordered to return home due to the likelihood of imminent war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Col
T. Kurada
Rome
Lucania
Japan
Death of Francis A White Remains In San Francisco
Francis A White aged about 80 from Everett Washington died in San Francisco on Sunday. He helped promote the New York Consolidated mining stock exchange in 1876 and was well known on Wall Street about 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. White
San Francisco
Everet
Wash
New York Consolidated
Mining, Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Death of Ex Consul Hyatt in Williamsport
Williamsport Pa January 18 Dr Pok lock F Hyatt former United States consul in Cuba for five years before the Spanish American War dies at his home after a long illness. He was a respected diplomat and public official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyatt
Williamsport
Poklock
F-Hyatt
United State
Ae Senevice de
Cuba
di J
Chicago Theaters May Reopen This Week
Chicago officials moved to accelerate action on a proposed theater reopening ordinance. Aldermen, influenced by petitions and business losses from closures, expect a vote Monday night. A clash over theaters above street level on La Salle Street and Sam T. Jack will shape the outcome and could delay action again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
la Salle
Sam T. Jacks
Mrs Hobson Dead in Boulder After Illness
The mother of Richmond P. Hobson died at Shirley Davis’s home Sunday after a long illness. She will be buried in Greensboro, Alabama, with the body leaving Monday. Sarah Croon Pearson Hobson was born February 24, 1843, at Richmonds Hill, North Carolina, and suffered from dyspepsia for 29 years. She came to Boulder last summer for her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Cot
Ricmond P. Hobbson
Shirley Davis
Greensboro
Ala
Sarah Croon Pearson Hobson Wrs
Richmonds Hill
N. C
Missionaries Warned as Danger Looms in Korea
Jackson Mississippi reports Bishop C B Galloway of the Afetheodist Episco pal church south orders all Methodist missionaries in Corea to move to Seoul at once or depart for Japan. He cites advice that missionaries face imminent danger and possible loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
C. B. Galloway
Episcopal Church South
Corea
Seoul
Japan
James L. Blair Dies in Florida Health Search
James L. Blair of St. Louis and former counsel for the World's Fair died in Eustis Florida after a five week stay seeking health. His condition had seemed to improve until last week when it worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Blair
Florida
Eustis
Fla
Jas. L. Blair
St. Louis
Counse
Mr. Blair
No Federal Officeholders as Delegates to GOP Convention
San Antonio Texas January 18 Private instructions have been given to leaders of the Republican Party in Texas that no federal officeholders are to be permitted to go as delegates to the national Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Republican Party
Texas
Journey of 25 000 Miles Ends for Pan American Rail Chief
Charles M. Pepper, U S representative for the Pan American railway, wraps up a 25 000 mile tour visiting 21 capitals before returning home from Mexico City on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Charles M. Pepper
United States
Mass Meeting Denounces Polygamy and Mormonism
In Philadelphia at Horticultural Hall on Sunday leading women’s clubs adopted resolutions denouncing polygamy and Mormonism at a mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Horticultural Hall
Steel Mills Accept Wages Cut at Illinois Steel Co
South Chicago mills resume work as tonnage men in open hearth plate and slab departments accept the wage reduction imposed by Illinois Steel Co. The decision follows the company's cut in wages and allows operations to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Chicago
Ilinois Steel Co
Eight Horses Burned to Death in Springfield
In Springfield on January 18 a dramatic incident occurred at the Peter Vredenburg property where eight horses were burned to death. Local authorities reported the fire destroyed stables and caused significant losses to the stable owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Peter Vredenburg
Daring Echo River Rescue In Marmot Cave
Eighteen delegates to a National League of Commission Merchants convention were saved after their boat in Echo River near Marmot Cave sank. Guide John Nelson kept calm, and Charles A. Muehlbronner of Pittsburgh risked his safety to secure a chain and lead passengers to a bank. The party waited hours for rescue, escaping to daylight with a lantern light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpuisville
National League of Commission Merchants
Echo River
Manimota Cave
John Nelson
Charles A. Muclbronner
Pittsburg
W. J. Harris
Chicago
G. S. Weil
Cincinnati
I. S. Owens
Meehlbronner
Muehrlbronner
Panama Debate Dominates Senate and House Sessions
Washington reports show the Senate debating the Panama question from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16 with speakers condemning and defending the president’s Panama policy. The House passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling 329 711 700 and struck out then restored the civil service commission funding amid amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Panama
Colombia
House
Civil Service Commission
Hepburn
Rep
Carmack
Bingham
Newlands
Depew
Panama Canal
Latimer
United States
Post Office Department
New Mexico
Arizona
Teller
Man Who Uttered Anarchistic Words Fleeing Soldiers
Marion Indiana January 15. Deville P Ballard in the Marion soldiers home received barracks room words of anarchistic sentiment and fled pursued by angry comrades. He shouted support for Chicago anarchists and opposition to McKinley monuments triggering pursuit by old comrades and guards. Ballard, a former member of Company A 23d Iowa infantry, escaped with discharge and swords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, Ind
Deville P. Ballard
Marion
Ballard
Chicago
McKinley
Mee
Lfe
William McKinley
23D
Iowa Infantry
Schools in Porto Rico annual education report
Annual report of the Commissioner of Education in Porto Rico shows 1095 schools in operation and 77126 enrolled students, about 19 percent of the island’s school population. Expenditures included 547 707 from appropriations with 5495 108 spent, totaling 517 815 for education in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Smithson's Remains Arrive for Washington Reinterment
United States dispatch ship Dolphin arrived in New York after navy orders to await the North German liner Prinzess Irene bearing the coffin of James Smithson founder of the Smithsonian Institution. The Dolphin will escort the vessel to her dock and transfer the coffin for reinterment in Washington with ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Dispatch
Dolphin
J. H. Gibbons
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Genoa
James Smithson
Smithsen Star Institution
New York Lower Bay
Washington
Lynn Shoe Makers Set New Record Total Value
Sayville board statistics show Lynn produced 21,879,424 pairs of shoes worth 28,443,251 dollars in the year ending January 14. This surpasses all previous years, with 1902 values listed at 25,000,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayvnn
Mass
Board of Trade
Lynn
Boiler Makers Strike Calls 509 Workers in Chattanooga Area
Grand President John McNeill of the Boiler Makers of America directed a Sunday strike against Walsh & Weidner Boiler Co. Ure Lookout Boiler Manufacturing Co. and Lonkmount Iron Works at Battrelie Alabama. Over 509 workers affected amid charges manufacturers hire non union men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cgrand
John McNeill
The
Boilermakers of America
Walsh & Weidner Boiler Co
Ure Lookout Boiler Manufacturing Co
Lonkmount Iron Works
Battrelie
Ala
Hepburn Bill Extension Clears House Panel
The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce on Friday moved to report favorably the Hepburn bill extending the laws prohibiting interstate transportation of obscene literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Inter
Representative Williams Confined by Illness in Mississippi
Washington dispatch reports Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi confined to his room with a cold. Doctors fear the illness may develop into pneumonia and monitor his condition closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Sharp Wiliams
Mississippi
Two Men Learn of Mothers’ Fatal Fires in Coincidence
In St Paul Indiana on January 16 Jasper Yarlisle and Arens Cantwell heard of tragedies striking their families. Carlisle’s mother perished in a fire at home, and Cantwell’s mother suffered fatal injuries after falling into an open fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Ind
Jasper Yarlisle
Arens Cantwell
Waldron
Mr. Carlisle
Carlisle
Cantwell
Western Indiana Traction Co Elects Officers In Vincennes
Evansville Ind Jan 16 The Western Indiana Traction Co elected officers: President Samuel W Williams Vincennes. vice presidents Fred C Robinson Clover and Edward H Benham. secretary Edgar DeWolf. treasurer John Lasroix, all of Vincennes. The firm plans to connect Terre Haute and Evansville with a traction line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Western Indiana Traction Co
Samuel W. Williams
Vincennes
Fred C. Robinson
Clover
Edward H. Benham
Edgar DeWolf
John Lasroix
Terre Haute
Recovered Nearly All the Money in Transit Robbery
Mrs Edward Benton of Boston traveling to Indianapolis with funds to hire attorneys for her husband was robbed of 609 dollars in Buffalo. The stocking with the money was cut open in a Buffalo hotel and most of the funds were recovered after Souhan acknowledged the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Edward Benton
Boston
Buffalo
Little Mother and Bouncing Baby in Middletown
Middletown Indiana January 15 Mrs Hutsonpiler claims the county's smallest woman gave birth to a seven and a half pound baby. Mrs Hutsonpiler weighs 40 pounds and stands about 43 inches tall. The father is a man of medium size weighing around 159 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Ind
Huntsonpiler
Hutsonpiler
Nan
Futsonpiler
Securities of American Sedominity and Assurance Co. Sold
Indianapolis Jan. 15 stacks and securities with face value 73000 sold for 16 pounds in the superior court. The items belonged to the American Sedominity and Assurance Co. of East Chicago, for which a receiver was recently appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Superior Court
American Sodemnity and Assurance Co
East Chicago
Bailey Declines Panama Treaty Vote
Senator J. W. Bailey says he will retire from public life rather than vote for ratification of the Panama treaty, declaring the act would dishonor his state and party. The statement comes from Houston Texas dated January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
J. W. Bailey
Death of Dr B G Dysart in Paris Missouri
Paris Missouri January 18 Dr B G Dysart ex surgeon of Cockrell s brigade Confederate army died Sunday at his home after pneumonia at age 70 He was a close friend of United States Senator Francis M Cockrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Dysart
Paris
Cockrell
5 Brigade
United States
Francis M. Cockrell
Italians Emigration to United States Surges in 1903
Rome reports the United States remains the main destination for Italian emigrants with about 250000 leaving Italy in 1903. The article notes the U S as the chief objective for those seeking new opportunities abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rome
Robbers Try to Wreck Train Near Muscat
In Pensacola on January 18 a group attempted to wreck a Louisville and Nashville passenger train at Muscat. Cross-ties and obstructions were set on the track but were found before the train was harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Louisville & Nashville
Muscat
Hearing Dates Set for Groesvenor Bill Against Injunctions
The committee on judiciary set February 24 25 and 26 for hearings on the Groesvenor bill against injunctions. Opponents will be heard first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Dog Ends Its Life by Its Own Tail in Local County
A strange incident from Fast Germantown, Richmond, Indiana, reports a dog attempting twice to end its life before finally suiciding, with multiple eyewitness accounts backing the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Germantown
World’s Visible Cotton Supply Drops in New Figures
New Orleans Jan. 16 Secretary Hester reports the world’s visible cotton supply at 3,915,185 bales, down from 3,932,743 last week. American cotton totals 3,181,185 bales, down from 3,240,743.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hester
Officers Elected at Hed Carriers and Building Laborers Union
At the convention in Trenton on Friday January 16 the International Union of Hed Carriers and Building Laborers elected officers. Press fert Herman Lillian of Chicago was chosen president and J A Stemburgh faverly of New York selected secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
International Union of Hed Carriers
Pressfert
Herman Lillian
Chicago
J. A. Stemburgh Faverly
N. Y
Commodore William W. Dungen Dead in Baltimore Home
Commodore William W. Dungen retired U S Navy is dead at his Baltimore home. Born in 1836 he served on a navy department advisory board during the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungan
Baltimore
William W. Dungen
Navy Department
Navy officer reassigned to command new Cleveland cruise
Commander W H Southerland US Navy requested transfer from hydrographer duty to command the new cruiser Cleveland currently at the New York Navy Yard. The move takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. H. Southerland
United States Navy
Cleveland
New York Navy Yard
Appointment of James H. Canter as Sea Collector
Washington January 15 Secretary Shaw appoints James H Canter as collector for the state of Sea in the Collector of Customs post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
James Ih. Canster
State of Sea
Sale of Wabash Bridge and Repair Company Property Planned
Wabash Indiana reports an order of sale for the Wabash Bridge and Repair Co property. The sale will occur February 13 with real estate and equipment sold separately. Assets amount to 50 000 while liabilities run to 260 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Wabash Bridge
Rep Co
Metzger to Wed Miss Appias in Shelbyville Sensation
Shelbyville Indiana Tan 16 report of a sensational announcement that 45 year old wealthy bachelor Peter Metzger will marry 18 year old Carrie Appias daughter of John Appias the bentwood manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Tan
Peter Metzger
Carrie Appias
John Appias
Woman Drops Baby as Wagon Strikes Child in Street
In Alexandria Indiana on a January evening Mrs. Ed Allen dropped her baby girl when fleeing a runaway horse. A wagon then ran over the child in the street. The incident occurred in front of witnesses and authorities are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
Ed Allen
River Conditions Threaten Ohio River in Indiana
Ice reappeared on the Ohio River at Evassville Indiana on Thursday and local pasks running for several days were forced back to the Green River amid rising concerns about ice conditions on the waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evassville
Ind
Ohio River
Green River
State Health Board Pushes Venereal Disease Antitoxin Plan
To Erect x State: Plant Indianapolis Ind Jan 15 The state board of health is advocating the erection of a plant to produce an antitoxin to combat venereal disease. The report notes interest in a state sponsored solution and outlines proposed steps for funding and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Board ‘of Health
Wardle family deaths near Atherton under murder theory
Abs Elizabeth Wardle and her two daughters perished in a house fire near Atherton eight miles north of Terre Haute Indiana. Creminated bodies found. coroner notes crushed skulls and brain matter outside skulls as key murder theory supporting potential homicide. Irwin Wardle, husband, is in penitentiary for criminal assault on an 11 year old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Elizabeth Wardle
Bessie
Edith
Atherton
Abovt
Irwin Wardle
Taber
Negroes in Normal City Brace for Friday Night Tussle
In Muncie Indiana Sheriff Swain pledged full readiness to protect Negro families if mobs attempt to drive them from Normal City on Friday night. Deputies may be sworn in and troops could be requested if needed after a January 14 assault on Mrs Emmett Hogan. A note from Normal City Negroes warns they are armed to resist removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
W. N. Swain
Normal City
Swain
Emmett Hogan
Bride Bravely Visits Pesthouse for Soldier Groom
Indianapolis Jan 14 Chauncey Barr 27 and Belle Green 23 will wed in the Marion pesthouse as Barr lies with smallpox. Barr is poor and funds were lacking for the ceremony. Green, vaccinated but not immune, begged to be by his bedside and was allowed. Barr becomes keeper of the pest house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Chauncey Barr
Belle Green
Marion
Barr
For Love of the Cook: Kokomo Man Jailed in Dynamite Attack
Kokomo Indiana January 14 Samuel Michaels 74 jailed on a charge of destroying the Shack residence by dynamite. Three others William Waener Carrie Waener and Joan Bowen arrested for complicity. The 16 year old Miss Mabel Barnes resisted the old man and prompted the arrests. All accused held pending preliminary trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Mabel Barnes
Aaron Shack
Samuel Michaels
Shack
William
Carrie Waener
Joan Bowen
Jury Unable to Agree in Kroener Riot Case
Evansville Indiana January 14 The jury in the Kroener riot case at Princeton was discharged after out two days of deliberation and could not agree on a verdict. Kroener faces another trial on charges tied to the July Evansville riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
William I. H. Kroener
Princeton
Kroener
Boy Walks 59 Miles From Parker City to Marion
Eight year old Cecil R Eldridge walked from Parker City to Marion to find his sister. She told him to go home. The president of the orphans home took charge of the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Cecil R. Eldridge
Parker City
Tie
New
The
Orphans’ Home
State Board of Health Pushes Sewage Dumping Reform
Indianapolis Jan 15 The state board of health will seek legislature action to bar towns and cities from dumping sewage into rivers and streams across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
State Board of Health
Indiana banker offers property to receiver refused
Elkhart Ind Jan 16 President Broderick of the Indiana national bank offered to turn over his property to the receiver but the offer was refused as it was found the involuntary bankruptcy proceedings might grow from such a transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart, Ind
Broderick
The
Indiana National Bank
Elected Directors of Wabash & Rochester Railway
In Wabash Indiana stockholders elected the railway company board Friday. The line will open an office here next week and begin construction early in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Wabash & Rochester Railway Co
Lawrenceburg Man Found Guilty of Assault
Lawrenceburg Indiana January 15 The jury convict Robert Harsitt of assault on Myra Chilton and Judge Downey sentences him to the penitentiary for an indefinite period starting Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Robert Harsitt
Myra Chilton
McCulloch Announces Indiana Office Authorization
President George F. McCulloch of the Indiana Union Traction Co announces an official office in Anderson Indiana on January 15. The statement confirms two reports and notes all three Indiana polls and verified actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Anderson, Ind
George F. McCulloch
Indiana, MI
Traction
Indiana
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