Carter Harrison Wins Chicago Mayoral Race in Historic Sweep
Carter H Harrison Jr democrat won Chicago mayoralty by 2 222 over all with the largest plurality in city history as democrats sweep city council and nearby towns. Harlan Sears and Hesing split the anti Harrison vote while the GOP party machine faltered.
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Socialistic Labor
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Heidelberg
Yale
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Chicago Times
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Mass Meeting Supports Annexation of Haughville to Indianapolis
A large turnout in Haughville condemns Joseph Flack for filing an injunction against the town’s annexation. Citizens urge rapid annexation, declare Flack’s protest unnecessary, and appoint a three member committee to consult Indianapolis city attorney Curtis on protective steps.
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Indianapolis
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Joseph Harbison
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McGinnis Endorsed by Capital Businessmen in Indianapolis Post Race
Gen McGinnis appears favored for the Indianapolis postmastership with backing from many capital businessmen though Senator Fairbanks withholds support. Hess says no encouragement from Fairbanks while Thompson might accept if offered. The old Harrison faction seeks patronage amid McKinley administration tensions and Thompson's potential candidacy as a compromise.
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Getting it in Shape for Fire Loss Protection
Following a business men meeting last Friday a plan to form an association to guard members against fire losses was proposed. Chairman William H. Coburn named a committee to meet Commercial Club directors at the next monthly session to organize the body, including William B. Burford Russell Leeds Justus C. Adams M. S. Fluey Philip M. Hildebraid and H I E Mathews secretary.
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Philip M. Hildebraid
H. IE. Mathews
Public Works Overrule Remonstrance on Russell Avenue Improvements
The Board of Public Works on Wednesday overruled resident protests against asphalt paving on Russell Ave from Merrill Street to Meridian Street and Illinois Street from Russell Ave to McCarty Street, moving to take final action on the project.
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Folding Beds At All Prices At Wm Lv Elder
Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats. Folding beds advertised by Wm. Lv Elder with a range of prices.
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Rumors of a Plot Against Gen. Maceo and Rivera
A Havana Sun special reports Cuban fears of a Spanish trap and possible assassination of Generals Maceo and Rivera. It notes Rivera’s wounds and fever, likely from unclean care, denies poison, and cites Gomez fearing Werler’s peace overtures as a ruse. Rivera is reportedly en route to confer with Gomez.
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Mississippi flood relief bill moves in Congress
The Mississippi valley flood disaster spurs rapid relief action as Senate and House pass a relief appropriation of 200 600 dollars and extend aid to overflowed Red River districts. President McKinley signs the measure and exits the White House. The Senate resumes debate on Cuban neutrality while broader flood support advances through both chambers.
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Mississippi flood forecast threatens St Louis area
The Mississippi flood eased slightly with the river dropping about eight inches in 24 hours but remains dangerous as Missouri and Mississippi rivers rise. Flood waters are expected to swell the Mississippi, possibly three feet above danger, with out-of-bank flooding reported between Hannibal and St. Joseph. Life loss near Gunnison, Mississippi, cannot be confirmed.
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Graduation at English Opera House by Indiana Dental College
The Indiana dental college graduates staged a formal diploma ceremony at English's opera house on Tuesday night with faculty up front and students in full dress in back. Dr. C. N. Johnson of Chicago gave the address while Dr. J. N. Hurty presented the diplomas and a reception followed at the Propylaeum.
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Indiana Dental College
University of Indianapolis
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Chicago
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Dental Review
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Propylaeum
Humane Worker Sets Chickens Killed Record At Plant
J. F. Humann at the wholesale poultry house of J. W. Scrimsher & Co. in 169 171 W Pearl St killed and picked 221 chickens in three hours using dry picking. The feat shatters prior records for the method and marks a new standard in poultry processing.
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Weather outlook for Indianapolis 36 hours to April 8
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p m April 8. Expect cloudy or partly cloudy skies Wednesday night and Thursday. Noon temperature Wednesday was 45 degrees with a 2 p m reading of 4 percent.
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Porter names sail to India famine relief voyage
Mr and Mrs Z Addison Porter and D W Bates of the United States Navy boarded the Dolphin for a voyage south. The president signed a bill authorizing sending a vessel with supplies to famine sufferers in India.
Cigar Markets Lock In Havana Stock Ahead of Cuban War
A hotel dealer in WY warns cigar dealers hoard Havana stock to dodge anticipated price rises from a Cuban conflict. He cites slowing orders, possible higher prices for consumers, and large importers stocking goods to weather year end insecurity.
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Indiana cigar manufacturers protest Dingley tobacco tax
The Indiana cigar manufacturers and leaf dealers association drafted a protest to the Senate finance committee challenging the tobacco schedule in the Dingley bill. They argued manufacturers outnumber growers 20 to 1, grower demands are unfair, and tobacco exports exceed imports, negating tariff needs. Officers elected include Simon Schmalholz, Wim. Rottman, Andrew Steffen, and T. J. Hamilton. A separate shopfront toy novelty on Washington Street drew crowds, while George Curtis sought arrest for vagrancy and was released by Acting Judge Rochford after promising to leave town.
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Chicago
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Ray Held on Peace Warrant as Knife Threat Suspect
John Ray was tried in criminal court on a surety of the peace warrant. He admitted prior terms in Indiana and New York prisons. The prosecuting witness, Marion Strome, alleges fear Ray will kill him after a past quarrel in which Ray drew a knife and threatened to cut his heart.
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Greeks Demand War as Frontline Tensions Rise
Athens crowds shout for war amid Cyprus Crete reunification calls. Officials in Constantinople seek speedier Crete governance while Turkey calls for volunteers. Rome reports Italy unlikely to send further troops to Crete as crisis grows.
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A Good Witness in Geard Suit Delayed by Illness
The geard versus People's outfitters suit in superior court paused for a recess Wednesday due to the plaintiff illness. The plaintiff testified feebly about an assault by Constable Cook during attempted goods removal, including a choking hold and a blow to the face, witnessed by his wife. He weakened on the stand and was moved to the judge’s private room as the court adjourned.
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Bride and groom from Providence wed in Christ Church Marri
Miss Tisabella Nichols daughter of Willard C. Nichols of W Twentieth street and Bernard Gardiner of Providence Rhode Island were married in Christ Church on Wednesday at 11 o clock. Rev Andrew J Graeham officiated with Mendelssohn tunes played by Joseph Joiner. After vows the couple left for Washington Niagara Falls and Boston and will reside at Riverside Providence after May l.
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Minister Denies Resignation Amid Congregation Rumor
Rev. G A Carstensen rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church emphatically denied Wednesday morning rumors he resigned over church troubles. He said he remains on good terms with all members, has no plans to quit, and, though not in perfect health, is fully able to perform his pastoral duties.
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St Paul's Episcopal Church
Two Deputies Appointed in Indiana Districts
U S Marshal Kercheval announces Peter H Clark and Andrew Fite named field deputies. Clark will serve in the Terre Haute district and Fite in the New Albany district.
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Kercheval
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Terre Haute
Fite
New Albany
Dr Hiram C Castor Practice Hours
Dr. Hiram C. Castor at 288 Massachusetts Ave lists hours 9 to 11 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday hours 9 to 11 a.m. Also noted is 1¢? not interpreted.
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