Ex-President Harrison Declines Candidacy Position Clarified
Indiana report details a conference of Harrison allies including John C. New and John K. Gowdy. Harrison states he is not a candidate and will not seek or discourage a nomination. New authors an interview to define his stance for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oinpianapolis
Ind
John C. New
Harrison
New
John K. Cowdy
State Central Committee
Frank Millikegan
Will Dunlap
United States
Smiley N. Chambers
Kk. P. Thompson
Gowdy
Mr. Harrison
Mr. New
Indiana
Harmony effort in Albany county aims for new democracy
In Albany county a notable effort to secure democratic harmony unfolds with figures like United States Senator Hill and Cary Herrick leading among participants. The drive involves prominent stockholders, legal figures, and political ties as the state explores unity despite factional strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Albany County
United States
Hill
Charles Tracey
Port Louis
W. Pratt
Rny N. Brady
Murphy
Frank “Ty
Harry Peckham
Peckham
The
Court of Appeals
Cary. Herrick
United States Supreme Sons
Republicans and Democrats Weigh Mayor Candidate in City
The Republican faction split over a mayoral candidate with Dele hanty and Peckham leading. Fusion mayor Wilson is backed by one wing while regulars push their nominee. Democrats favor John Boyd Thacher and may win cross-party backing if he is chosen, potentially settling the long running dispute.
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Messrs Delehanty
Peckham
Wilson
John Boyd Thacher
New Democracy
Bicycle rider killed by electric car in Milwaukee
William Tate a 32 year old Davidson theater electrician was struck by an electric street car on his bicycle as he tried to reach safety after the rear wheel was clipped. The collision threw him onto the asphalt. no lamp was on the bicycle and the motorman A S Johnson could not stop in time. Tate leaves a widow and two young children.
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Milwaukekik
William Tate
Davidson Theater
Tate
A. S. Johnson
Fitzsimmons Eyes Any Location If Dallas Fight Fails
San Antonio report fields Fitzsimmons stating he will claim the $2,500 forfeit from the Florida Athletic club if Dallas bout cannot occur and he will fight Corbett anywhere from Mexico to Coney Island. He discusses referee selection, training in Corpus Christi, and weight. Governor Culberson vows to suppress prize fighting and anticipates supreme court action October 10.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fitzsimmons
Corpus Christi
Sitzsimmons
Corbett
Dallas
Florida Athletic Club
Mexico
Indian Territory
Coney Island
Brady
Jrady
Maher
State of New York Steamer Sought Shelter Near Point
A telegram from Cleveland reports the steamer State of New York, whose safety was in doubt, lying under Long Point in shelter from the weather. The message appeared in the Times-Poar job office text.
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Cleveland
State of New York
Long Point
William Parker Pleads Guilty Faces Fine and Jail
Parker pleads guilty and receives a fine and jail sentence. The case against August Henkennius is dismissed by the state.
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August Henkennius
Myers Pleads Guilty In Provocation Charge
In circuit court Judge O Rourke disposes of most criminal cases. Charles Myers pleads guilty to provoking Josie Watterson and is fined ten dollars plus costs and about 30 days in jail. Henry Duffy faces trial for attempted fatal harm to Deputy Harrod. William Parker receives 90 days in jail and a one dollar fine for passing a forged order on James Noonan. August Henkenius case dismissed for lack of proof of force. A warrant issued for Bowser’s arrest for hurting Mr Hettler. Nat Black people and Abe Fredenberg set for trial for intent to cause fatal harm. Adam Hines awarded 500 dollars against Fort Wayne Glass Co. in Judge Dawson’s court.
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O’rourke
Henry Duffy
Harrod
William Parker
Huntertown
James Noonan
August Henkenius
One Bowser
Hettler
Captain Hettler
Nat Coons
Abe Fredenberg
Lindsay
William Henze
Adam Hines
Fort Wayne Glass Company
Dawson
Lawsuit Filed Over Public Insults in Crawfordsville
Miss Edna Campbell sues Dr G Irwin for 10000 alleging his wife and two children assaulted her at Irwin’s office on Sept 19. She says the family accused her of immoral conduct, and the doctor failed to intervene, injuring her spine and forcing bed rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Edna Campbell
G. Irwin
Irwin
Laports
Minnie Rosenburry
Nashville
Tenn
John Rosenburry
Michigan City
Rosenburry
Slow arrival of lawmakers delays Texas anti prize fight session
Austin reporters note very few legislators have reached the Capitol to answer Governor Culberson's call for a special session to pass an anti prize fight law. Most arrivals oppose prize fighting and sentiment favors enacting the bill, with a quorum unlikely tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Culberson
Cubans Seized on Ship Antibar Arriving in Quarantine
The steamer Antibar arrived in New York in quarantine from Nassau with eight Cuban passengers who planned to go to Cuba with arms for insurgents. They were seized at Nassau and their arms and ammunition confiscated. The Cubans returned to the Antibar discouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nassau
Cuba
Antilliar
Keeley liquor license shut at Fort Leavenworth home
U S internal revenue officials in Leavenworth received Washington notice to collect a retail liquor license from the Keeley institution at the National Soldiers home. The issue rests on liquor sold to inebriates and a dispute over government ownership and partnership in the Keeley care program.
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Uncle Sam
Leavenworth
Kan
United States Internal Revenue
Department
Washington
Keeley Institution
National Soldiers’ Home
Fort Leavenworth
Keeley Care
Water Theft Inquiry by Grand Jury Urged
Judge Payne directs the grand jury to investigate water theft by major packing companies at the stock yards. An earlier inquiry found large packing houses using city water for years without paying rents.
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Cuicano
Payne
Marriage Licenses Granted in City Records
The city issued licenses for Julian De La Grange and Mary J. Tierman Gustave Hirrigan and Wilber H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian de la Grange
Mary
J. Tierman
Gustave
Swallowed a pin ends in strange Middletown death
Vera Christman 13 of Frank Christman died after a long illness traced to a pin swallowed over six years earlier. Post mortem finds the pin pierced a vertebral sut ure and caused decay of four vertebrae and supporting ribs. Indianapolis doctors call the case unprecedented.
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Muncie
Ind
Middletown
Vera
Frank Christman
Indianapolis
Shenandoah to Headline Temple Program Next Week
The Temple will stage Shenandoah Bronson Howard's war play next Thursday with a specially chosen cast. Friday and Saturday feature Lawrence Hanley in The Player a modern twist on David Garrick tracing love at the theater and the backstage world with a stage within a stage.
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The
Temple
Bronson Howard
Lawrence Hanley
David Garrick
Bodies Sold for Bricks at Female Hospital Scandal
The St Louis female hospital faces a confirmed tale of bodies sold and coffins filled with bricks, stones, and logs. Graves were opened. no bodies found. Health commissioner vows warrants. search continues for missing Dick Kerley amid Maggie Dalton’s arrest and claims of 80 corpses sold.
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St. Louis
Maggie Dalton
Dick Kerley
Maggie
Burden of Debt Weighs on Spain in Cuba War
Advices from Cuba note 80,000 Spanish troops as of Sept. 15 and monthly military costs ranging from 2.5 to 3 million dollars. Cuban estimates favor over 3 million, signaling rising debt and a possible shift in Spanish sentiment against the current war approach. Senor Segasta calls for home rule for Cuba as the war’s solution.
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Wasumeron
Cuba
Spain
Senor Segasta
Liberal Party
Prominent Indiana Capitalist Dies at Whist Table
Henry Peters aged 65 a leading Indiana capitalist died suddenly of heart disease at his Jeffersonville home while playing whist with friends. He held large stock in the Galt House First National Bank and Louisville Jeffersonville Ferry company. He was widely known in financial circles nationwide.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Henry Peters
Indiana
Galt House
First National Bank
Louisville and
Louisville
Prizes for Sport Highlight Centennial Bicycle Events
The centennial celebration features bicycle parades and six road races on Washington Boulevard with prizes totaling $3,500. Visiting clubs compete for silver trophies and cash awards, with Fort Wayne clubs barred. entries incur fees for races while parades are free. Will Colerick, secretary, handles inquiries.
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Fort Wayne
Will Colerick
Field sports promise big prize event in Fort Wayne
The centennial committee staged a two day field sports program in Fort Wayne with $1,000 in prizes and plans for strong amateur participation. The tilt includes throwing events, sprints, jumps, and a football game with potential National League teams Chicago and Cincinnati as exhibition opponents. A bicycle and baseball program is also listed.
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Fort Wayne
Centennial
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pacer Smith Held After Murder Attempt in Decatur
Charles N. Smith known as Pacer Smith is jailed in Decatur charged with murdering 17 year old Edna Buchert and attempting to kill his wife and daughter. He fired at them at the Buchert home using a six shooter, then confessed intent and feared lynching. Louise is expected to recover but partly paralyzed.
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Decatur
Ill
Charles N. Smith
Pacer
Smith
Edna Ruchert
Frank Buchert
Edna Buchert
Louise
Bartender Arrested in Saloon After Change of Venue
Officers Phipps and Fligner entered Rudolph Beverforden’s saloon and found bartender Jacob Bohner with six patrons. Bohner and Beverforden were arrested under the Nicholson law restricting patrons after hours. bail posted. Cases set for trial tomorrow in police court after a venue change request.
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Phipps
Flickinger
Rudolph Beverforden
Jacob Bobhner
Bob Rhoades
Bohner
Beverforden
Oakley
Squire Huser
Mob chases bank president in Perry Oklahoma
A Pawnee messenger reports that Cashier and President C. L. Berry of the Farmers' and Citizens' bank was pursued by angry depositors after word that the bank would not open and a receiver bill was being prepared. Attachments on bank assets reached thirty thousand dollars. Berry escaped as deputies controlled the mob.
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Perry
Pawnee
Here
Berry
Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank
C. L. Berry
Battery Boys Reunion Invitation and Local Fire News
Invitations issued by John Otto and William M. Glenn call Eleventh Indiana battery members to a reunion October two at Alexander Bowers home with a 10 am meeting and 12 pm dinner. Campfire at 2 pm follows reminiscences of Civil War battles. Also notices Lake Erie and Western rail fare to Atlanta for the International Exposition and Elwood Box Factory burned. loss about 10000 dollars with no insurance. plant to be rebuilt within ninety days.
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John Otto
William M. Glenn
Eleventh Indiana Battery
Alexander Bowers
Creighton Avenue
Thomas Street
Battery
Exwood
Ind
Elwood Box Factory
Result of family feud cited fault on woman
A report states the woman is described as at fault in a family feud dispute. The article notes tensions within the household and references related social dynamics. No further details on individuals or outcomes are provided in the accessible text.
Tapp and Stoll Arrested After Court Affray
In a courthouse confrontation Mrs. Robert Tapp and Mr. Henry Stoll exchanged blows in the hallway. Both were arrested as affidavits and charges of assault and battery were filed. The hearing before Squire France was scheduled for this afternoon.
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Tapp
Robert Tapp
Henry Stoll
Fired on the Briton by Spanish gunboat near Jamaica
The British steamship Alene reported three shots fired at it by a Spanish gunboat off Cape Maysi while en route from New York to Kingston. The gunboat pursued briefly then withdrew. Many Americans aboard expressed indignation. Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt plans to wed the Duke of Marlborough on November 14 at Grace Church with Bishop Potter presiding.
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Kiveston
Jamaica
New York
Kington
Cape Maysi
Miss Vanderbilt
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
Grace Church
Henry C. Potter
D. D
Huntington
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