Forces guard Atrate head to block Colombian advance
The Boston cruiser and Chucutto detachment leave Darien as guard posts tighten at Atrate head. Petre sails north with sealed orders, rumored to join Asiatic squadron or head for Panama. Venezuela may invade Colombia, with 15,000 rifles and 10,000,000 cartridges readied in Willemstad.
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United States
Boston
Chucutto
Darien
Chepo
Chucuto
Atrate
Gulf of Darien
Eeces
Istlanus
San Francisco
Petre
China
Panama
Willemstadt
Island of
Curacoa
Dec
Venesuelan
Colombia
Rain or Snow Today With Colder North Winds
Forecasts across states show rain or snow Wednesday with increasing southerly winds. Thursday brings fair skies, colder temperatures, and stronger west to north winds. Reports note snow on Wednesday in Wisconsin Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota with warmer trends by Thursday. Tempertures and precipitation totals listed by Blythe, weather director.
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Washington
Dec
Indiana
Linois
Anace
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Cheratey
North Daket
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wednesfair
Thurs
Lake Superior
Anderson carpenter carries on after severe barn fall
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Edward Whitley of McCordsville fell 110 feet from a barn on Frank Lyttleton’s farm. Weighing over 200 pounds, he was thought to be dying. A traction car rushed him to Anderson hospital where his maimed foot and leg injuries were treated. He recovered enough to be dismissed and return home, a remarkable case in the county.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson, Kint
Dec
Edward Whitley
McCords- Ville
Frank Lyttleton
Anderson
Ted
J. W
Lee F. Hunt
Bluffton
Ind
Lucy Wolfe
John W. Terrell
Wolfe
Jacob Wolfe
Jacob Wolfe. She An Wolfe Were Married On Nov. 2, 1901, By Squire M. W. Walbert
Cal Blair
Melvin
Terrell
Terrell Home
Lafayette
Vinton
Miller
Lauramie
Lauramie Township
Washington
Millers
Mitchell Ditch
Laurare Township
Mier
W. James M. Zion
Robert Trantow
Johnson
Pittsburg Telegraph Operator Fights Off Assault at Park Tower
In Pittsburg three Black assailants attacked telegraph operator BR Larond alone at the Pittsburg Lake Erie Railroad tower in Park. He was beaten into unconsciousness and robbed of about 50 cents. The trio bound him in a chair before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
BR Larond
Lake Erie
Park
Meeting Called to Curtail Cotton Production
A national meeting of all cotton manufacturers will be convened soon in response to a resolved plan for curtailing the production of cotton manufactured goods. The decision came from a Charlotte conference of cotton men, marking a unified effort to address surplus concerns and market stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
United States
Conference of Cotton Men
Movements of steamers and a court case in Indiana
Steamship notices report arrivals and departures at New York Plymouth Bremen Naples and Antwerp with ships including Kaiser, Victoria, Patricia and Saxonia. An Anderson Indiana court case involves Judge Ryan and John Hartmen as receiver of the Gas and Oil Company over a partnership dispute.
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New York
Kaiser Im II
Bremen
Victoria
Auranta
Algiers
Rhein
Victorian
Liverpool
Pass- Ua
Naples
Plymouth
Patricia
Hamburg
Furnessia Laurentian
Grosser Kurfverst
Calebria
Aestoe
I & Minnehaha
Antwerp
Zeeland
Saxonia
Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Ryan
Maison Superior Court
John Hartmen
O11
Smallpox Epidemic Hits Woodland Near Seaford Delaware
An outbreak of smallpox affects Woodland a small town near Seaford Delaware. Of about one hundred residents five cases are reported. Health authorities impose strict measures to control the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Dee
Woodland
Seaford
of Mearth
Judge Taylor backs Panama policy and takethis into own hands
Fort Wayne report quotes Judge R. S. Taylor praising the President's Panama stance. He argues for eminent domain rights, noting international police power, and asserts the United States would build the canal if Colombia blocks the treaty, possibly seeking arbitration for payment disputes. He adds support for Theodore Roosevelt.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Dec
Taylor
Panama
Colombia
Congress
Panama Canal
Indiana
International Federation
International Law
International Court
Cuba
Spain
Hague Tribunal
Theodore Roosevelt
Traction Line Opened Evansville Princeton First Cars Delighted
Evansville Indiana December 8 opening day for the Evansville Princeton Traction Company the first road of its kind in southern Indiana. Hundreds from Evansville Princeton and nearby towns visited Princeton hosts were welcoming. The twenty eight mile line offered souvenir tickets sold by merchants and manufacturers along the railway.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Candidates Booming in Wayne County Political Battle
In Richmond Indiana several candidates announce for county offices with January onset. For county recorder four contenders emerge Williams the incumbent Conley Parsons and Fisher. County treasurer hopefuls include Myrick Albertson Benton and Dynes. Commissioners see Clark and Dynes seeking nomination. Mayor race lists W W Zimmerman and J M Bulla. Republican strength ends contests. Democrats quiet with talk of a county chairman candidate.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
County Recorder
King R. Williams
Aaron A. Conley
Benjamin F. Parsons
Harry F. Fisher
B. B. Myrick, Jr
Albert R. Albertson
Robert A. Benton
Elwood Clark
John F. Dynes
Charles A. Tennis
John F. Taggart
W. W. Zimmerman
J. M. Bulla
Six suits filed against Richmond and Zacatecas Gold Mining Co
Six civil actions totaling 28000 dollars were filed in Richmond Indiana against the Richmond and Zacatecas Gold Mining Company, led by president Fred Curtis and secretary Jesse M Williams. The company, incorporated in West Virginia with Mexican property, faces claims from multiple local businessmen including Daniel W Walters and Aaron G Compaeis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Fred M. Curtis
Jesse M. Wilthess
Daniel W. Walters
Willam Unthank
Aaron G. Compaeis
Campfield
Judy Makes Denial In Lafayette Grand Larceny Case
John P. Judy testified in his own defense in Lafayette Indiana detailing a sweeping denial of charges that he stole horses and mules from farmer Andrew Hanger. He claimed a $250000 net worth and that cattle selling drove his enterprises with a legal mortgage on Hanger and that his lawyer advised seizing the animals to satisfy the claim.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
John P. Judy
Andrew Hanger
Judy
Circuit Court
Henk Stansbury
Leutenant
Sam Hunter
Hunter
Clayton
Thirteen Begin Nunnery Vows at St. Marys Woods
Thirteen young women at St. Marys of the Woods pledg e to become Sisters of Providence in a ceremony led by Bishop Chatard. Twenty-one sisters completing ten years in the order renewed final vows. Two dozen nuns attended, with music from a fifty-voice choir, harp, and pipe organ as Father Sherman gave lectures.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Order
Sisters of Providence
St. Mary's of the Woods
United States
Chatard
Beore
Growth of the Grangers urged by Aaron Jones in Indiana
In Warsaw Indiana Aaron Jones urged the State Grange to focus on good country roads noting their cost-saving potential and the need for a complete coin road system. He cited federal river and harbor spending and a proposed ship canal to ease transport costs and benefit manufacturers merchants and railways.
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Indianapolis Journal
Warsaw
Ind
State Grange
Aaron Jones
Indiana
National
He i
Coney Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Grange
F. P. Wolcott
Kentucky State Grange
Creditors Reach An Agreement In Bank Failure Suits
Elkhart Indiana December 8 Receiver Bosworth of the Indiana National Bank and counsel P L Turner with certain law firms agree to hear some cases in Circuit Court to avoid Federal Court litigation. Depositors endorse the plan to ease burden. One case involves John Lusher of Nappanee who seeks an accounting though he claims settlement after profiting 21000 from selling his business block. the bank books show a 17000 debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Bosworth
Indiana National Bank
P. L. Turner
Indiana
Circuit
John Lusher
Nappanee
Lusher
Knights of Pythias Jubilee in Muncie
Knights of Pythias and D. C. K. K. of Muncie fill the city for the annual jubilee with a dinner at the Braun House. Silver Shield and Welcome lodge perform. Daniel Storms and Union B. Hunt speak, followed by a Red Men’s Hall toast and a banquet, then forty new members join the D O K K.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Order
Braun House
Silver Shield
Welcome Lodge
Daniel Storms
Union B. Hunt
Charles F. Hernly
New Castle
Red Men's Hall
Omen Leffler
Thedd. K. K
Adolph Co. Silverburg
Amiehte of
Pythias
I. Reasoner
Fight on water works in Aurora court challenge
In Aurora Indiana a suit will be filed Tuesday in federal court to enjoin the city water works contract of 6000 dollars with a twenty nine year purchase privilege. Taxpayers including Joseph C. Small H B Hill W W Howe and William E Stark oppose the deal claiming the plant could cost less and vow a hard fight as the nearly completed works already cost thousands and the water works board led by Aurora's prominent citizens defends the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Aurora
Ind
United States
Joseph C. Small
H. B. Hill
W. W. Howe
William E. Stark
Water Works Board
Knights of Maccabees Open Meeting Initiates in Atlanta
Windfall Indiana December 8 report notes the Windfall Tent No 187 degree team led by Elmer E. Trimble and others visited Atlanta to perform initiation of several candidates into the Atlanta tent. A large turnout from the Tipton tent attended, followed by a supper prepared by the Atlanta tent and a social hour.
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Knights of Maccabees
Indianapolis Journal
Windfall
Ind
Knights of the Maccabees
Atlanta
Elmer E. Trimble
John E. Butner
Lewis H. Siler
Wilber H. Dean
Aubrey W. Legg
Frederick M. Fisher
Jacob Cyphers
William Bergman
Carl G. Murphy
Shelley Fisher
Tiptom
Richmond Doctor Faces Trial For Alleged Unlicensed Medicine
In Richmond Indiana, Dr James Charles a long time resident and seller of electrical appliances for disease cures is to stand trial this term for allegedly practicing medicine without a license. The medical profession is watching to test new licensure requirements.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Dec
James Charles
Charles
Wages Cut Sparks Labor Strikes Along Big Four Rail Improvements
In Lawrenceburg Indiana wages for laborers on the Big Four Railway project between Lawrenceburg Junction and Sunmans drop from 1.75 to 1.50 dollars per day. Fifty five workers at Camp Campbell near Guilford strike, joined by sixty five at Camp No 4 of Shutt Improvement Company. A St Louis carload arriving to seek work at Manchester Station camp reportedly refused to work upon learning of the wage cut.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Lawrenceburg Junction
Sunmans
Camp Campbell
Guilford
Shutt Improvement Company
St. Louis
Manchester Station
Old Scale
Judge rules for railroad in Winekoep case in Fort Wayne
Federal Court judge Anderson ruled for the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Winekoep versus railroad suit filed in Fort Wayne Indiana. The lengthy proceedings centered on a boy who suffered an injury when his foot became caught in a cattle guard years earlier and the record showed minimal damages or negligence evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Anderson
Winekoep
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indi ana Hydraulic Power Company defeats land condemnation suit
In Shoals Indiana today the Indiana Hydraulic Power Company won the final point in its suit to condemn land. The court overruled objections and judgment was entered in favor of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Shoals, Ind
Dec
Indiana Hydraulic Power Company
Burned in a Boiler At Ohio Oil Station Near Marion
William Clifford and John Hartman were inside a boiler at a pumping station six miles east of Marion when gas was ignited by a torch. They were enveloped in flames and crawled six miles to Marion for medical aid, suffering severe burns but likely to survive.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
William Clifford
John Hartman
Ohio Oil Company
Sunday closing fight in Daleville stirs temperance clash
In Daleville Indiana a heated clash between temperance and anti temperance factions centers on John Brady known for running a saloon. Prosecuting Attorney Clarence Dearth filed fifteen affidavits charging Brady with Sunday liquor sale as Rev Herman G Porter and farmer Joseph Pugsley lead the opposition to Brady’s pending liquor license and a broad remonstrance is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Daleville
John Brady
Clarence Dearth
Brady
Herman G. Porter
Methodist Church
Joseph Pugsley
Receiver Appointed for Alexandria Gas and Oil Co
Judge Ryan of the Superior Court appointed John Hartman as receiver of the Alexandria Gas and Oil Company a cooperative with activity in the southern city area. Shareholder dissensions arose among the thirty members though the plant may be bid upon by the Alexandria Natural Gas Company which seeks its control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Alexandria
Ind
Ryan
John Hartman
Alexandria Gas and Oil Company
Alexandria Natural Gas Company
Drake poisoning case enters second trial in Covington
In Covington Indiana the second trial of Mrs Elmira Drake on the charge of poisoning her husband Robert Drake with sulphate of zinc and tartar emetic will begin tomorrow and extend for two weeks as prosecutors prepare for jury selection. In Lafayette Purdue civil engineer Prof George Waesche told county commissioners that Main Street has been found safe after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Covington
Ind
Elmira Drake
Robert Drake
Lafayette
George Waesche
Purdue Civil Engineering Department
Board of County Commissioners
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure Ad Claims One Day Relief
An old patent medicine ad promises curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a money back guarantee if it fails and features Grove's signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Physicians In Session In Hammond Mass Meeting
Physicians and surgeons from across the Kankakee Valley gather in Hammond for the annual Kankakee Valley Medical Association meeting with about ten doctors in attendance. Participants include Dr. D. J. Loring of Valparaiso as president. Topics cover medicine and law amid a Lake County Medical Society banquet.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hammond
Ind
Kankakee
Kankakee Valley Medical Association
Michigan City
Lafayette
Logansport
Rochester
Chicago
Plymouth
Laporte
Valparaiso
D. J. Loring
Lake County Medical Society
Pilfered Goods Found On Arrestee In Paoli
Paoli Indiana reports a young man who gave the name John Price was arrested on grand larceny charges. Detained after a hotel theft where a valise possessed clothing, gold watches, revolvers, jewelry and other valuables valued at 125 dollars. He failed to post a 500 dollar bond and remained in jail.
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Indianapolis Journal
Paoli
Ind
John Price
Paoli Mineral Springs
Attempted murder bound over in LaPorte case
Henry Shoemaker was bound over to the grand jury on attempted murder charges in LaPorte Indiana. Complainant Joe Chiebowski, once in serious condition, alleges Shoemaker tried to beat him with a club. Shoemaker claims Chiebowski and three others attacked him using a pub in self defense.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Henry Shoemaker
Joe Chiebowski
Shoemaker
Chiebowski
Woman In Demented State In Indiana Filing for Custody
Mrs Will Bouse of Goldsmith, once somewhat demented, became violently insane yesterday. The Tipton sheriff was asked to place her in safe keeping until an adjudication. Bouse has a husband and six children aged two to twelve. He seeks care of the children and to have his wife taken to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Kempton, Ind
Will Bouse
Goldsmith
Tipton
Bouse
Mrs Wolfe's Evidence Details Abuse by Husband
The article presents Mrs. Wolfe describing years of abuse by her husband. She outlines repeated physical harm and fear, detailing specific incidents and the impact on her health and daily life. The piece emphasizes her willingness to testify and seek legal redress.
Portland to Open New Bucket Shop in Town
Portland readers learn a Cincinnati firm, the Odel Company, is establishing a bucket shop here and will open for business Monday. Other items note a farm accident injuring Joseph Knepper, a nine year old’s funeral from Muncie, and several Indiana town notices from Richmond Shelbyville Lawrenceburg Jeffersonville Marion Rushville Greensburg Alexandria and Wayne County.
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Portland
Odel Company
Cincinnati
Joseph Knepper
New Corydon
Joseph Bonifas
Russell Stevenson
Muncie
Union Traction Company
W. H. Conner
Portland Congregational Church
Richmond
Gravelle Bundy
Charles Moore
Bundy
Moore
Iss Kai
Jackson Tip
Shelby County
Farmers’ Institute
Manilla
Here
Rushville
Knights of Columbus
W. P. Wayne
A S of
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Tuesaday
Jeffersonville
William Desmond
George Burns
Indianane
United States
Marsha Boyd
Jacob Bonifas Farm
Artiers
Lawrenceburg
A. Wieman
Greensburg
J. E. Lough
New York University
Alexandria
Marion Ickman
Will Er Cesen
Ida F
Whedon
T Wayne
Rhoads
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Sac.co
Washington ST
Gerritt A. Archibald & CO
United States Court
Indiana Hydraulic Company
Temperance
Acer
Kankakee Medical Association
Aeolian
Monument Place
Sara
Edward
Ginger
Coleman
Charles Sterling
Joel R. Spahr
Presbyterian Church
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