NEW POINT RAISED HAVE WE A FIRE DEPARTMENT OR NOT
Learned attorney states the fire department lacks current board appointment under the new charter while police officers were resworn. The Board of Public Safety delays action on 75 to 80 firemen applications, plans changes under Chief Webster, and warns of possible removals of officers like William Stevens and John Mountain. The board toured engine houses to plan repairs and relocations to boost city fire protection. Sanitary orders force vault cleaning at the west market, with inked notices to ensure clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Board of Publicafety
Police and Fire Departments
Police Department
Howver
Board of Public Safety
Thos
Stevens
John Mountain
Webster
No 5’S
Board of Health
Conduitt
Board of Public Works
Sanborn
West Market
Ripley
Watering Capital Stock Intrigue at Georgia Central
Ridgeway Smith of Augusta files an injunction in Savannah to stop the Georgia Central from issuing 13 million dollars in bonds and mortgaging to Central Trust of New York. He owns 100 shares and alleges directors acted beyond charter authority. If bonds sold, road’s debt would exceed its 7.5 million capital. Local forecast included for Indiana with showers, clearing, cooler Sunday.
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Watering Capital Stock
Savannah
Spl
Ridgeway Smith
Augusta
Georgia Central Road
Central Trust Company
New York
Smith
Washburne
Chicago
Charles Wood
Indiana
Washington
Charles S. Hamilton
Milwaukee
Francis Hayward
Boston
Kilbourne Knox
Soldiers’ Home
Greenwich
Meridian
Hansford
Tex
Paladora
C. T
Okemulgee
Alta
Raymond Foster
Walter Smith
Ohio River
Marietta
Charleston
Maj
Ben BP. Talbot
Philadelphia
la Grippe
J. M. Hill
Cincinnati
Allen Myers
Enos Garrett
West Chester
New Publications Highlight Late Music Hit and Novels
A parade of new books and works advertised including When my ship comes over the sea by Will L Thompson 259 Wahbasitave Chicago priced 40 cents. The tale of wealth by James Paxton Voorhees published by W H Morrison Washington and sold by Bowen Merrill Indianapolis. Her first adventure by Egbert G Roe published by Edward Brandus Co Broad St for leisure reading. Money by Zola praised for vivid lifelike scenes and strong moral themes with a dramatic bank collapse and promoters. Nile Publishing Co lists it alongside other works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will. L. Thompson
Chicago
James Paxton Voorhees
W. H. Morrison
Washington
Bowen-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Egbert G. Roe
Edward Brandus & Co
Broadst
Zola
Balzac
George Sand
Universal Bank
The
Nile Publishing Company
Judgment Day Scene on Soldiers' Monument
A vivid line imagines Gabriel blowing his horn and locating a convenient perch on the soldiers' monument, just as it stands, suggesting a dramatic, symbolic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel
Prisoner Taken From County Jail and Change of Venue
Mabbit was removed from the county jail by Sheriff Langenberg Saturday morning and taken to Lebanon Boone county for a change of venue. Reinbold appears discouraged after nights confinement and anticipates trial the week after next. Judge Howk appointed to Floyd county circuit court by Gov Hovey. News briefs cover Indian deaths, a priest killed in Vienna mass, Parnell manifesto, and Harrison’s Texas trip.
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Mont Mabbit
Langenberg
Lebanon
Boone County
Reinbold
Lemon E. Reinhold
Horton Gang
Hawk
Hovey
George W. Howk
Bicknell
Fifty Second Circuit
Floyd County
Howk
Supreme Bench
Vienna
City Lith Blaze at 83 Virginia Ave Causes $100 Damages
A fire at a rat factory on 83 Virginia Avenue caused about $100 in damages around 6 am Saturday. The incident is noted amid a local news roundup including divorces, school board actions, and death notices.
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Blaze
Showitzkie
Virginia Ave
Sue Ingersoll McWilliams
Indianapolis
Mary A. Shumar
John
Chas Pringle
Amanda
Supt. Jones
Grippe
Wave
BimrHs
Hugo
Emma Klingstein
Paul
Emma Klinegstein
Henry
Annie Speigel
Martha Stanley
W. First-st
Lucy J. Pool
Jefferson and
Williams-sts
David Wood
Alabama-st
Sarah Stierbraker
Mire
Ninth-sts
la Grippe
Fred Large
Otto Ellis
Douglas-st
Hiram Moore
Malott Ave
Broad Ripple railroad contract passes council with Edison backing
The Broad Ripple line contract wins unanimous council approval amid absentees. Edison Company backs the $200,000 project with Hiraya A. Gooch directing construction. work starts next week as Simeon Coy helps seal the deal.
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Broad Ripple Railroad
Simeon Coy
Col? Hicklin
Mr. Markey
Yoniz
Sherer
Woollen
Steckhan
Broad Ripple Line
Mr. Olsen
Sim Coy
Kissel
Bud Swift
Bassman
Murphy
Messrs
Yontz and
Hicklin
Preston Curry Trusler
Mr. Murphy
Emil
Cog
Rassman
Trusler
John I. Leges
Edison —_ company
Edison Electrical Company
Hiraya A. Gooch
Liliputians at Grand Promise Comic Vaudeville Variety
The Liliputians comedy troupe headlines at the Grand next week with a 20 to 48 inch cast led by Franz Ebert 28 inches tall. They perform A pupil in magic a lavish Berlin Paris staged wander tale with dazzling scenery and a gold shower finale. The act is praised for skilled singing and vivacious performers while avoiding skirt dancing.
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Liliputians
London
Berlin
Paris
Metropolitan Opera House
York
Europe
North Pole
Kiralfy
Kert
New
Political capital fuels council battles over Broad Ripple tangle
A republicans celebrate Broad Ripple franchise approval citing political capital gains and mayoral support while decrying Democratic majorities. The absence of Yontz and Hicklin is noted as affecting positions, with emphasis on rapid transit and street improvements for the North side and perceived snubs for the South side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple
Mr.Yontz
Wm. Hicklin
Citizens’ Company
Tajik
Poe
College-ave
Southeast End
Vletchcr Ave
Circulars on counterfeit money highlight local scam risks
Harley Richardson handed a government secret service official counterfeit money circulars from a New York green goods man to aid investigation. Maj. Carter noted many similar cases. dupes are common as criminals exploit offers of cheap C money, with arrests and light sentences for culprits. Edward F. Gall dies at 45. he was a grain dealer and board of trade member. Funeral plans pending arrival of Mr Rush from Georgia. Separate items: Trezzas murder stay granted. Benzares quiet despite regional unrest in Benares.
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Eina
Harley Richardson
Southport
Major Carter
Government Secret Service
New York
Richardson
Maj. Carter
Sun
LaFayette
Police Gazette
Edward FP. Gall
I. P. Rush
Pratt and
Tennessee-sts
Gall
F. B
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Weber
Rapier Commandery Kuidhts Tompar
Rueh
Georgia
Fresh Foreign Facts Denial Rome Leave Minister Porter
Reciproc ity treaty with Spain approved in Madrid. Italian papers attack Blaine Rudini exchange. Gladstone opposes India opium ban. Steamer St Catharine wreck off Caroline Islands with ninety deaths. Portugal cabinet crisis eased, ministers stay. Vienna gunman kills priest then himself. Bismarck declares opposition to current ministry. Mary Anderson rumored mother, but unhappy wife fears return. British plan to destroy temple for waterworks sparks antiarchy in Bepares, troops sent.
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Porter
Rome
Spain
Madrid
Blaine
Rudini
Gladstone
India
St.Catharine
Caroline Islands
Portugal
Vienna
Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Mary Anderson
Old World Oddities and Upright Scandals Across Cities
A collage of sharp notes on social foibles from Marysville to Oshkosh and Chicago. A schoolroom bite incident prompts schoolyard outrage. Nat Goodwin faces Players’ club scrutiny and withdraws. Kellum pursues Mrs. Reedy under a gawking cop’s gaze. the kiss shifts fate. A Chicago man slaps a streetworker, costing him $100. Bishop Grafton faces high church controversy at Fond du Lac amid incense and private chapels. An Indian Jain sues for libel over caste pollution rumors, asserting dining with Europeans and use of his own utensils.
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Grafton
Fond du Lac
Church Times
India
Europe
Indecisive Mayoral Race Media Day Updates
In a heated Indianapolis mayoral fight former candidate J C Foley backs David Wallace as Sullivan leads while A L and others urge Albert R Baker. The Sun declines to publish a full letter, ballots show Wallace leading in votes with scattered names and a call for readers to mail in ballots for the daily tally. Also reported are arrests in London for procuring girls, Cleveland's Buffalo visit, Farmers' Alliance organizing in New York, and a spotted fever outbreak in Shelby County with multiple deaths and precautions.
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David Wallace
THE
SUN
J.C. Foley
A. L
Baker
Tur Sun
T.sullivan
Densuses
P.C. Prosler
J.T. Brusa
G. G Tanner
W. P. Hishback
Wm. Hicklin
W. W. Woollen
W.S. Canfield
G. W. New
W. Wells
A.R. Baker
Tis Sun
Emil C.rassmann
A. W. Conduitt
GJ. Wranks
E.B. Sent
Valentine Born
F.C. Reannae
Tim Splag
Simeon Coy
I? Ek, Catterson
M. Devgan
B. Grover
CH. Darnall
Tito Stechban
Wr. Greinsteiner
Ed. Seguin
Jne, Caven
Red
Bammann ii
J. Brennen
A. Egan
M. J. Riley
Mhaaner
BR W. Lowry
Kranklin
W.H. East
Gid
B. Thomp
A. Keifer
Lynn Martindale
Fi.a.cleveland
Encampment Funds Progress At Board Of Trade Meeting
Committees are securing 80 liciting funds for the encampment with strong momentum. A cavalry prize is likely, and several crack companies plan to compete. Southern papers boost exposure while Indianapolis gains advertising. The railroad committee met at the Board of Trade, subdividing to aid the canvas and will report Saturday.
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Southern
Indianapolis
Board of Trade
General Hamilton Dead in Minneapolis April 18
Major General Charles H. Hamilton, Civil War veteran and classmate of Grant, died Saturday morning in Minneapolis. The obituary notes his long military service and ties to national history. His passing marks the loss of a prominent figure in military circles with a notable era of service.
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Hamilton
Charles H. Hamilton
Grant
Religious Evening Song Services Across Meridian Area
Meridian churches schedule varied programs with several events. First Baptist hosts Rev Taylor in evening, Plymouth Congregational presents illustrated songs led by Rev McCull oon, Central Christian features Dr Lucas in morning and “The facts of christianity” in evening, Sev enth Presbyterian hosts Rev Tom Marshall in morning, First Presbyterian in evening, Central Ave Methodist with Dr Bashford discussing John Wesley’s influence, and Sypaghet Leyden Tomlinson Hall holds an evening talk on why Catholic schools are condemned by Rome.
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Meridian Methodist
First Baptist
Taylor
Plymouth Congregational
McCulloch
Central Christian
Lucas
Tom Marshall
Seventh Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
Central-ave
Features of Sporting Life No Sunday Baseball for Cistein
A fragmentary sports column notes Cistein may skip Sunday baseball this year and questions Tenny's retirement from racing. It covers local teams and players including Hustlers, Easterns at Cey's park, a possible purse fight between Reddy Gallather and Id. Smith, and mentions Baltimore's contentment with its ball club. It also lists figures like Michael Kelly of Baseball Friday Association and other league chatter.
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Cistein
Tenny
Cey's Park
Reddy Gallather
Id. Smith
Baltimore
Michael Kelly
Baseball Friday Association
Louisville
Cincinnati
St.Louis
Columbus
Tuck Ewing
Yale
Harvard
Cornell
Gambrinus
Turners
Sweazer’s Alley
Cleveland
Geo. Slosson
Carter
Schaefer
Johnson
Clevelands
Cincinnatia
Steve Cowan
Anderson
Tommy Miller
Jimmy Galvin
Pittsburg
Mammoth Republican League Meeting Parades and Speeches
The fourth annual meeting of the Republican League of the United States will draw about 1000 delegates with large outside attendance. It opens Tuesday at Music Hall with noon start, mass meeting at 4 p.m. presided by Hon. John Langston and speakers including Blaine Reed Foraker and McKinley. A grand street parade and reception follow on Wednesday at the Armory. Delegates are to report to headquarters as railways arrange travel.
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Jno
M.langston
Depew
Foraker
G. E. McComas
James G. Blaine
G. C. Spooner
William B. Allison
Alger
Wm. McKinley
Thomas B. Reed
Jno. Sherman
John McLeviston
Music Hall
Armory
Ab Headquarters
Grand Ec
Ares
Shoreham building girders fall through five floors
The Shoreham building near collapse after a girder being installed fell from the sixth floor, breaking through five levels to the basement but injuring no one. Investigators await tests as rumors about Shoreham safety swirl, while unrelated reports note Indian tensions and political shifts in Morgan's office. A separate incident reports the steamship Connecticut wrecking near New York with two women injured after a collision with a schooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoreham
Goes Morgan
Wasuincroux
Morien
Washburne Predicted as Chicago's Future Mayor
A compact notice outlines a series of early 20th century events and deaths including Washburne labeled as Chicago's future mayor. The item lists multiple incidents such as a former governor, militia withdrawals, a disastrous fire, a tornado, executions, and suicides across several U.S. locations with dates marked Friday.
Pennsylvania Line to Chicago Improves Indy Route Options
The morning train from Indianapolis offers an elegant Pullman parlor car and departs at 11:6 with arrival in Chicago by 5:10 pm. The evening service features a Pullman reclining chair and sleeping car, leaves at 11:30 and reaches Union passenger station in Chicago by 7:30 pm, a short walk to the leading hotels.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Union
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