Big Day in Camp as Governor Matthews Reviews Indiana Guard
At Fairview park Indianapolis on July 26 Governor Claude Matthews and staff reviewed the Indiana national guard. Thousands flocked to witness the parade as 15,000 riders and 2,000 vehicles created a bustling scene surrounding the camp. The governor praised the camp’s cleanliness and proficiency, with Gen. Wallace noting surprise at troops’ skill despite limited drilling. The parade featured regiments forming in lines and artillery on the field as the governor and staff observed from the west field.
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Indiana National Guard
Fairview Park
Claude Matthews
Thomas L. Mclean
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Park
Charles Kahla
Matthews
Orison P. Lee
McKee
Wallace
Carnahan
Nicolas Ruckle
Miller
Defrees
Gen. Wallace
Street Railroad Company
Mlinois Street
Mob nearly lynches suspect after assault on girl in Indiana
West Indianapolis police arrest Charles Davidson for assaulting Ida Hutchinson 11. Citizens outraged by Ida Gebhard murder form a mob within minutes of Davidson’s jail transfer. Officers drive Davidson to safety as crowds demand hanging. The girl is not seriously hurt and police seek the Gebhard killer. Linson remains in custody but deemed innocent by police. Davidson, 18, denies the charge as investigations continue. Old Crow and Gibson whiskey ad follows.
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Indra AnaApolis, Ltd
West Indianapolis
Charles Davidson
Ida Hutchinson
Little Ida Gebhard
Davidson
Indianapolis
Gebhard
Linson
Militia Review Impresses Crowds Under McKee and Governor
Thousands gathered as General McKee led staff and the governor in a ceremonial review. Each regiment displayed its band as the Indianapolis light artillery drew cheers along the line. The scene, grand and imposing, heightened by marching troops and inspiring music.
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Middle
McKee
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Law Sustains Nicholson Act In Indiana Saloon Cases
Judge McCray ruled the Nicholson law constitutional in two test cases. Philip Zaph ran a restaurant with his saloon and refused Sunday closing, while Sam Dinnen continued musical instrument operations in his saloon. Arguments claimed indefiniteness and unconstitutionality, but the court upheld police regulation power.
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Inpianaports
McCray
Criminal Court
Philip Zaph
Sam Dinnen
Telegraphers May Strike Over Schedule Cancellation
Fort Worth Texas July 26 D O Freeman state secretary of the Order of Telegraphers says that if Superintendent Holson cancels the current schedule between telegraph operators and the Cotton Belt railroad on Sunday as planned there will be trouble. The operators will resist the order.
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Fort Worth
Texas
D. O. Freeman
The
Order of Telegraphers
Holson
Cotton Belt Railroad
Deep oil well at Hobart and West State streets gushes flood
In Los Ancinas California on July 26 a deep oil well at Hobart and West State streets burst into a rapid gushing flow. The oil floods the surrounding area and remains uncontrolled as crews struggle to contain the spill.
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Los Ancinas
Cal
Hobart and
West State Streets
China Threatened With Revolution
Ho Tung a Hong Kong banker warns that uprisings swell in China and the empire nears a revolutionary engulfing as observers track unrest spilling beyond coastal cities and into inland provinces amid mounting political tension.
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Tion
San Francisco
Ho Tung
Hong Kong
China
Come One Come All Parade Announcement on Calhoun Street
A town parade is planned for tomorrow afternoon beginning at 8 o clock along Calhoun Street, described as the main route for spectators. Letter heads, pill heads, and envelopes can be obtained at the Tums-Post job office.
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Calhoun Street
Tums-Post
They Multiply Several More Murders Charged Against Holmes
A new wave of charges is filed as authorities pursue Holmes in connection with additional murders. Investigators outline linkages to prior cases and outline potential motives while detailing the ongoing case against the suspect.
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Holmes
Pat Quinlan in Sweat Box Linked to Holmes Child
Chicago July 26 Pat Quinlan janitor in Holmes building was questioned in the sweatbox while police press for admissions. His wife faces questioning as authorities tie the Quinlans to a murdered child found at the Holmes castle and seek broader links to Holmes crimes. Amelia Cigrand disappearance linked to Holmes case as officers probe missing girl claims and compare with Mrs Conner and Minnie Williams victims.
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Chicago
Pat Quinlan
Holmes
Quinlans
Curiaco
H. H. Holmes
T. W. Doyle
T47 West Sixty-third Street
Badenoch
Amelia Cigrand
Minnie Williams
Williams
Conner
Englewood
Doyle
Julia L. Conner
Miss Cigrand
Calfornia
Holmes Castle
Minnie
E. H. Robinson
Castle
E. Davis
Dr. Robinson
Amelia
Fitzpatrick
Mrs. Doyle
Ti7 West Sixtythird Street
Letter Carriers Spotted In Spotting Campaign
Washieron July 26 The work of post office inspectors spotting letter carriers in free delivery offices continues to bear fruit First Assistant Postmaster General Jones has ordered postmasters in Indianapolis Toledo and Syracuse NY to suspend or discharge several carriers on charges of loasing and intemperance.
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Washieron
Post Office
Jones
Indianapolis
Toledo
Syracuse
N. Y
Beam hanged for murder at district prison
Joseph A. Beam was hanged in the district prison this morning for killing his stepdaugh ter Annie L Leahy on December 22 last. He died penitent. William Fredericks hanged in San Quentin for the murder of William Herrick, cashier, March 22, 1894.
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Washington
Joseph A. Beam
Annie L. Leahy
William Fredericks
San Francisco
San Quentin
William Herrick
San Francisco Savings Union
Cheapest Niagara Falls Excursion Offer
The August 8 excursion to Niagara Falls is priced at less than half a cent per mile. Tickets may be secured at the north depot, 252-12, with a call to try the Tunes:Post want column for details.
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Niagara Falls
North Depot
Record Divorce Case Breaks Timeclock in Buck Suit
Across the past day two new divorce filings emerged in superior court. Mary Haiber won a divorce from George Haiber in 25 minutes with $1200 alimony and custody of four children. Charles Buck’s divorce from Celesta Buck was granted after an amended complaint alleging cruel treatment. Elizabeth Noble seeks divorce from William Noble citing desertion and cruelty. Celina Boitet sues Frank Boitet for divorce and $5000 alimony amid violence claims. The report notes rising divorce activity alongside marriage license figures.
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Dawson
J. M. Robinson
Mary Haiber
George Haiber
George W. Haiber
Buck
Charles W. Buck
Celesta A. Buck
Elizabeth Noble
W. & B. Leonard
William H. Noble
Mrs. Noble
Celina Boitet
Prank Boitet
A. A. Parman
Burke Bound Over In Police Court Larceny Case
In police court Justice Huser bound over Edwin P. Burke to the circuit court in 100 dollars for larceny after he pleaded guilty. Edward Rhodes, 17, admitted vagrancy and received 15 days in jail. Rhodes claimed a town home but had not returned for months. Humane Officer Schlaudroff will contact parents to consider sending him home.
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Justice Huser
Oakley
Edwin P. Burke
Edward Rhodes
Hensen
Towa
Schlaudroff
Two Performances Set at Centlivre’s Park Next Sunday
Manager Harry Clark announces two Centlivre’s Park shows next Sunday. The first performance begins at 2 PM and the second at 8 PM in the evening. Top talent has been engaged, and admission is free.
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Centlivre’s Park
Harry Clark
The Shaker doctors concerts and lectures draw crowds
Big crowds attend nightly events by the Shaker doctors with phrenology talks drawing praise and amusement as they examine heads and diagnose character. Tonight the program promises more phrenology and a Georgian minstrel performance. Also advertised are sweet breads with tomato sauce for Saturday night and a Rome City round trip offer from Columbia Street station.
Michael Dissents on Fort Wayne and Decatur gravel road value
Michael delivers a minority report to county commissioners disputing a $1,625 appraisement and proposing a value of at least $3,150 for the road. He cites historical assessments, dividends totaling $1,670 since 1890, annual returns above 6 percent, and a $7,200 construction cost with $5,500 cash invested and $1,700 from earnings. His key point is valuing the road at $1,000 per mile, totaling $3,150.
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Herman Michael
Fort Wayne and
Decatur
Michael
Messrs. Warcup
Gloyd
Board of Review
Silver in England forces defense of pernicious doctrines
Londoners report the Bimetallic league expanding activity after recent elections. Posters in Wales push bimetallic propaganda highlighting Harcourt's stance while McNeill claims conservatives align with bimetallic views. Currie, head of Gold Standard Defense, debunks practical plans and labels bimetallists as ill advised agitators.
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Londox
Bimetallic League
League
Cornhill
Wales
William Vernon Harcourt
McNeill
Associated Press
Harcourt
William Harcourt
Montague
Shaw- Lefevre
England
Times
Bertram Currie
Gold Standard Defense Association
Glyn, Mills, Currie & Co
Henry C. Gibbs
Bank of England
British Bimetallic League
Gold Defense Association
Currie
Dr Morse Harrod Thrown In Runaway Carriage
This morning while driving to visit a patient Dr Morse Harrod’s horse bolted after a hand car at a railroad crossing. He was thrown, severely injuring and bruising him though not seriously, and he can continue his professional work. The carriage was damaged and the horse injured. Also contains a small classified ad snippet about a price drop in a dealer’s shop including 24 East Columbia.
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Morse Harrod
Disaster at Berchum Mine Leaves Dozens Dead
A coal mine disaster in Berchum Westphalia after a fierce storm triggered a firedamp and coal dust explosion. Twenty five men confirmed dead and eleven injured with more expected to die as crowds of women and children watched in grief. Rescue efforts entered the mine this morning.
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Bern
Prince von Preussen
Berchum
Westphalia
Desperate Hatchet Attack on Two Daughters
In Tacoma Washington on July 26 Mrs Eliza beth Wildgrub of Lake Bay attacked her two daughters aged 7 and 10 with a hatchet as they slept. The girls awoke and escaped, saving their lives. The mother was confined and likely to be sent to an asylum, having long been considered insane.
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Tacoma
Wash
Elizabeth Wildgrub
Lake Bay
Board of Works Sets Evening Meeting and Projects
The board of public works will hold a regular meeting this evening to dispose of several matters. The sewer in the alley north of Erie street is likely to be accepted and the sidewalk on the east side of Winter street. Contracts for three small sewers will be let. A flagstone sidewalk contract on the east side of Harrson street from the alley between Main and Columbia to Columbia will be let. No notices have been sent to property owners about Fifth street widening west of Calhoun street.
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Board of Public Works
Erie Street
Winter Street
Harrson Street
Main
Columbia
Fifth Street
Calhoun Street
Cuban forces rout insurgents near San Louis Cuba
Advices from Havana report Lieut. Col. Tejada Guerilla's forces rout Cuban insurgents near San Louis in Santiago de Cuba province. The insurgents suffer 15 dead and retreat with wounded, while troops incur three killed and nine wounded. Some rebel ammunition is captured.
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Havana
Tejada
San Louis
Santiago de Cuba
Market Close Report From Cuicano Grain and Hog Prices
July 26 report shows wheat at 7le with close at 694c, corn 434c, oats 223¢, pork 10.67, lard 6.30, ribs 6.12. Hogs receipts 9,000, market strong 5c higher. cattle receipts 5,000, market steady. sheep receipts 5,000, market strong. Closing prices mirror opening with minor shifts.
Plea for Clemency in Marie Barberi Case
More than 25,000 people have petitioned clemency for Marie Barberi the Italian girl sentenced to die by electricity for murdering her lover in New York on July 26.
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Marie Barberi
New York
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