Decorative Children's Bath Robe and Lady's Evening Gown Styles
A pale blue bath robe for a small boy features a hood, simple seams, and blue silk cords, pitched as a Christmas gift. Also described is a dove gray velvet hat with plume, a matching coat with pink satin lining, and gloves for a girl. An elegant petunia colored mousseline de soie evening gown for a married lady precedes a princess style winter gown with velvet and fur trim, a black velvet hat with plumes, and a pearl gray crepe de chine semiformal ensemble for a young girl.
Defaulting Postmaster Surrenders After Two Years in Hiding
Samuel Heiney, former Moreland Indiana postmaster, turned himself in to federal authorities in Indianapolis after fleeing with 167 dollars in government funds two years ago. Indictment had been lingering until district attorney renewed pursuit. Heiney admits guilt and seeks to expiate his crime, claiming luck guided his life.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Heiney
Moreland
Randolph County
Henry
Heiney
United States Marshal
Oil Boom Near Marion Spreads West of City
Standard Oil representatives have leased over 1 000 acres west of Manrox Indiana amid renewed belief in oil beneath the area. Local landholders who leased to the company urge immediate wells as excitement grows after past oil shows near the Kiley farm.
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Manrox
Ind
Standard Oil Co
Kiley
van Buren
Dunkard Baptism Tragedy Claims Young Vernon Bigler
Vernon Bigler, son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Bigler, died after being baptized in Pine Creek following pressure to join the Dunkard church. The incident occurred in the Dunkard settlement ten miles north of Goshen Indiana. Neighbors debate possible coroner action as tensions rise within the community.
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Goshen
Ind
Dunkard
Vernon Bigler
Aaron Bigler
Bigler
Pine Creek
Indiana Pension Awards and Railway Damages Verdict
Indiana awarded pensions to numerous individuals with increases in amounts ranging from 8 to 14 dollars, including Sullivan Smith and others in towns like Chesterville Heltonville and Stilesville. In Lebanon a jury awarded John J. Houlihan 18000 dollars in a damage suit against Union Railway Co of Indianapolis for a 1895 locomotive strike injuries.
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Washington
Indiana
Sullivan Smith
Chesterville
Edward Turpen
Heltonville
William A. Hubbard
Buddha
Francis M. Osborn
Stilesville
Hiram McReynolds
Lynneville
Henry Dreyer
Lafayette Hicks
Don Juan
Edward B. Woten
Salamania
Dollarbary A. Golding
Sparta
Lillie Fletcher
Evansville
Emma S. Inwood
New Harmony
Martha H. Miller
Mooresburg
Lebanon
Ind
John J. Houlihan
Union Railway Co
Indianapolis
Houlihan
the Belt
Varied fashion in millinery with Paris violet velvet toque
The piece describes fashionable hats for the season from small bonnets to wide brimmed Gainsborough and Marie Antoinette styles. A Paris import features a violet velvet toque with a scooped front, back plumes, and a violet dotted veil, praised for its charm and versatility.
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Gainsborough
Marie Antoinette
Paris
Beet Sugar Factory Planned After Land Purchase
Jamison and Heidrich of Peoria Illinois bought 1 180 acres in North Jupsen Indiana from Danielson and Ellingson of Hamlet for 30500. They may build a beet sugar factory if the Indiana legislature enacts a bounty law. Beets tested 22 9 percent sugar on the land last year. The firm has an option on 1800 more acres and possibly more tracts.
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North Jupsen
Ind
Jamison & Heidrich
Peoria
Danielson & Ellingson
Hamlet
Indiana
Destructive Blaze Hurts Brownstown Businesses
A major fire in Brownstown Indiana damaged the Benton block after starting at the rear of F Schwein's grocery. Losses include stock and buildings for several owners, with R H Crib badly injured while fighting the flames and origin undetermined.
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Brownstown
Ind
F. Schwein
Benton
Clara Durland
A. J. Broadbecker
Banner Printing Office
C. F. Benton
H. W. Wacker
Applewhite
Apple White
S. W. Shields
R. H. Crib
Belle Houser Found Guilty by Federal Jury
Belle Houser was found guilty by a federal jury in Indiana of using the mails to defraud. Judge Baker sentenced her to one year in the Woman's Reformatory and fined her $50, noting she was a dangerous, deceitful figure and that her stories were not believed.
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Belle Houser
Ind
Baker
Evansville Goose Grease Boom Powers Local Industry
Evansville from Indiana reports a booming goose processing trade. John Schumacher plans to buy over 500 geese this winter, curing and smoking hams and breasts while turning the rest into lard and producing about 1,500 pounds of grease for cooking use.
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Evansville
Ind
United States
John Schumacher
Murder Suspect Held in Illinois Killing Case
New Albany Indiana dec 10 Joseph Smith horse trader arrested Thursday on charge of killing John King at Minoak Illinois last July. The men fought over a horse trade. Smith denies guilt and says another Smith committed the murder. Minoak officers notified.
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New Albany
Ind
Joseph Smith
John King
Minoak
Smith
Doctor Ferguson Undergoes Finger Amputation
In Indianapolis Dr. Frank Ferguson, a renowned physician, had the index finger of his left hand amputated at the first joint to prevent blood poisoning. The finger was removed completely on Friday amid concerns it may still worsen his condition.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Ferguson
Deadly Havana clash after Garcia death shocks city
In Havana crowds clash between Cubans and Spanish officers after Gen Garcia dies. Allegretto and others react. shots wound Arturo Tizet and Jesus Sotolongo. Gen Greene and staff intervene as Spanish guards restore order. Washington reports confirm the fight. U.S. troops remain as occupation plans advance.
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Havana
Garcia
Tacon
Allegrello
Allegrette
Spain
Inglaterra
Arturo Tizet
Cubins
Jesus Sotolongo
Lieut
Fitzhugh Lee
Gen. Greene
Greene
Eustaquio Lemus
Pedro Blesa
Senor Jiminez
Capt. Cole
Stevens
Gen. Castellanos
Washington
War Department
Adjt
Corbin
White House
Value of Iowa's crops in annual report
Des Moines reports the aggregate value of Iowa soil products for the year at no less than 225000000. Corn yield reaches 259214850 bushels at 34.5 per acre with many counties above prior estimates. Spring wheat 19152352 bushels, winter wheat 3163916, oats 139915346. About ten percent of crops are unmerchantable.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ecc
Sage
Iowa ‘Weather and Crop Service
Miss Anna Boyd Dies After Lockjaw From Thumb Injury
In Washington Indiana Miss Anna Boyd died Wednesday from lockjaw a week after a minor thumb splinter injury. She was a highly educated school teacher and sister of Samuel B Boyd editor of the Daily Democrat.
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Washington
Ind
Anna Boyd
Samuel B. Boyd
The
Daily Democrat
Blume Denied Bail After Murder Charge in Indiana Resort
William A. Blume, who killed Grace Harvey at a local resort in Iptan Paois Ind, was heard on Tuesday and remanded without bail. He had been in the hospital for months after a failed suicide attempt cited as his motive.
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Iptan Paois
Ind
William A. Blume
Grace Harvey
Squire Ephriam Keigwin Dies at 67 in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville mourns Squire Ephriam Keigwin 67 who married over 9 000 couples chiefly elopers from Kentucky before dying at 2 a m Thursday night from cystitis. He lived in Jeffersonville most of his life and was a longtime local figure.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Squire Ephriam Keigwin
Kentucky
Bezenah Wins 20 Round Boxing Match in Covington
In Covington Kentucky Eugene Bezenah faces Jimmy Murray of Cincinnati over 20 rounds. The referee awards Bezenah the decision after a hard fought bout Friday night in Wayx Indiana.
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Bezenah
Wayx
Ind
Eugene Bezenah
Covington
Jimmy Murray
Cincinnati
Aged Lady Dies of Gas Explosion In Home
Noblesville Indiana December 7 Mrs Sarah Smith aged sixty five died Tuesday of asphyxia from a gas stove explosion. She was found alone after falling asleep and inhaling escaping gas.
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Noblesville
Ind
Sarah Smith
Victim of His Own Joke In New York Fight Scene
Congress hopeful Oscar Turner Jr. attended the Corbett Sharkey bout in New York with John W. Vreeland of the Farmers Home Journal. A Lenox Athletic Club crowd saw Turner snatch a ring swatch from Vreeland amid a momentary commotion as two detectives moved in.
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Oscar Turner, Jr
Louisville
New York
John W
Jeffersonville man fatally shoots self in family crisis
In Oregon township Jeffersonville Indiana Williams Amick aged 40 killed himself Wednesday morning in his home amid despondency. He acted in the presence of his wife and children and left no note.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Willams Amick
Oregon Township
Amick
Miller Wins County Attorney Race in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 10 Daniel V Miller was elected county attorney defeating James P Stankard. The result signals a victory for the Hears faction over the Filbeck faction within the Republican Party.
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Ternee Haute
Ind
Daniel V .Miller
James P. Stankard
Hears
Filbeck
Republican Party
Coal Mine Tragedy Kills Miner Alonzo Colbert
In Wilson's coal mine near Washington Indiana on December 8 a slate fall crushed 50 year old miner Alonzo Colbert killing him instantly. The accident occurred while he was working underground as the slate collapsed from above.
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Washington, ‘Ind
Wilson
Alonzo ‘Colbert
Military govern Havana under Gen Ludlow with full powers
Secretary Alg er designates Gen Ludlow as first military governor of Havana city with full powers to handle local questions he departs soon Gen Greene at Hawaii will stay until Ludlow arrives then return home to retire Great Northern to build a 3 000 000 bushel steel elevator at West Superior next spring machinery contract let elevator on St Louis bay Bryan resigns and armed forces report acceptance at War Department</s>
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Washington
Alger
Gen. Ludlow
Havana City
Greene
Havaiipa
Ludlow
West Superior
Wis
Great Northern
St. Louis Bay
Gyp the Rambunctious Dog’s Many Narrow Escapes
A Ramseys New Jersey dog named Gyp owned by Jacob Storms has endured multiple dangerous episodes. He survived a freight train impact, a house fire’s smoke, a fall from a second story, a road accident with a broken leg, and brutal muskrat battles. Now missing most teeth and with a stubbed tail, Gyp remains lively and loyal.
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Gyp
Ramsey's
N. J
Jacob Storms
N. XY. Sun
Honest Man Sent To Talk To Mille Lacs Chippewas
In 1862 Mille Lac Chippewas aided settlers at Fort Ripley Minnesota. The interior secretary praised their help and promised protection from removal. A later push to move them from Mille Lac faced resistance. A Minnesota figure urged them to sign a treaty saying he was an honest man sent to aid them. The chiefs spoke of enduring winds and remaining steadfast.
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Fort Ripley
Miane
Mille Lac
Minnesota
Bears as Subjects of Compassion and Misunderstanding
The piece argues not all bears are cruel and credits some with good nature. It compares captive bears to jailed children and suggests missionary work could reveal gentler sides, recounting a Colorado tale of a ranch girl and a feral mother bear encountered in the mountains.
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Colorado Springs
Zoe
A Little Girl and the Bear in the Foothills
A Cincinnati Enquirer item recalls a little girl who befriends a bear after a hunting party visit. The bear becomes a family companion, learns manners, wears a harness to pull a cart, trips to Colorado Springs, and ends each day in a treehouse bedroom as candy and affection shape their unusual domestic life.
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Colorado Springs
Cincinnati Enquirer
East Indian Wealthy Visitor Claims Calcutta Connection in New York
A young East Indian of wealth arrived in New York and claimed acquaintance with a gentleman met in Calcutta. The tale suggests social intrigue and potential connections between distant places as the narrative hints at cross Atlantic social circles.
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New York
Calcutta
Longest Beard in Europe Captivates France
A 74 year old metal worker from Van denene near Nievre France holds a claim to the world’s longest beard. Reportedly grown since youth, his beard has reached ten feet ten inches when unrolled. He balances the long hair in a skein under his arm while walking, likened to ancient Roman senators.
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Europe
Vandenene
Nievre
France
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