Indiana Republicans Name Hanly as Chairman of State Convention
The Republican state committee selected J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette to chair next week's state convention, a move seen as friendly to John L. Griffiths for governor. Waggard and Haggard react with bitterness, while rumors persist of plans to boost Griffiths by shifting key senate posts and McKinley era appointments.
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J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
Republican State Committee
Haaly
John L. Griffiths
Haggard
Denison
Hanly
Griffiths
Political deals shift as parties name delegates
Vermont Republicans select four uninstructed national convention delegates. Carl Brown of Coxey army fame advocates Adlai Dewey at a populist gathering in Kansas City. Tennessee Alabama and New Jersey Republicans meet to name delegates amid splits. North Carolina populists back Bryan. Tom L. Johnson will vote for Bryan in Kansas City. McKinley drafts Ohio Republican platform. McLean silent on Dewey. Thurston favors Manderon for vice president. Sherman may do if unavailable. Grosvenor says nomination settled before convention. vice presidential choice to follow. A boss-like routine is described as a past example of fixing nominations.
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Vermont
Carl Brown
Coxey Army Fame
Karas City
Adiial Dewey
Dewey
Tennessee
Alabama
New Jersey
North Carolina
Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Kansas City
McKinley
John R. McLean
Thurston
Mandergon
Nebraska
Sherman
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Washington
Congress
Decison
Contention Flares Over State GOP Chair Selection
Comment turns to the Republican State Central Committee and Hanly as chairman. Revolt rumors spread among Republicans as disputes over who held power to appoint the chair emerge. Foster named sergeant at arms sparks chatter of further conflict ahead of the convention.
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State Central Committee
Republican State Committee
Hanly
State Committee
Hernly
Organization Committee
Ing
Durbin Faction Fights in Indianapolis Gubernatorial Race
In Marion county Durbin interference rumors rage as ward 9 and ward 6 hint at fixed outcomes. An attache linked to a Durbin slate pushes in ward 8 and ward 2 to influence ballots for Griffiths, then rally Durbin supporters on later ballots regardless of Griffiths’ status. Politicians remain uncertain if this is Durbin strategy or rival factions seeking seats. A ward worker close to a Durbin-leaning politician denies the claim, pledging support for Griffiths. Ward 6 reportedly mollified a prior rift.
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Durbin
Ward 2
Griffiths
Friday
Democrats Push Bid to Sue Over $100000 Misheld Funds
Democrats press to compel county to sue ex treasurers Hott and Schmidt for $100000 linked funds. Campaign plank pledges pursuit. Republicans allegedly seek to forestall by urging action. County officials resist, citing fear of full prosecution and political backlash.
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Hott
Schmidt
Holt
Brown
Bookwalter
McCaslin
Dems promise to press taxes and suit over unpaid sums
Democrats claim Holt faces $40,000 owed and Schmidt $70,000 to $80,000 with no GOP collection effort. They warn a lawsuit against Holt’s bondsmen must be filed before September 3 as the statute of limitations nears, and Holt may be pursued personally after. The tactic aims to sway voters by stressing alleged tax overpayments.
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Holt
Schmidt
Retired Banker Powell Likely To Seek District 4 GOP Nomination
In Indianapolis Nathan Powell a wealthy retired Madicon banker has declared willingness to accept the Republican congressional nomination in District 4. The district faces internal Democrat tensions as Jefferson county chairman George Miles presses for an early convention and delegates supportive of Griffith. Madison reports warn against Miles while Bartholomew county Chairman James F Cox confirms dissension and praises Powells candidacy. Democratic Secretary Hawkins downplays potential manipulation insisting delegates will be chosen properly.
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Indianapolis
Nathan Powell
Madicon
Powell
George Miles
Jefferson County
Miles
Greensburg
Francis M. Griffith
Congress
John Overt
Griffith
Madison
Madison Democrat
James F. Cox
Bartholomew County
Democratic
Cox
Thos. McNutt
McNutt
Nathan Powel
Hawkins
Democratic State Committee
Marion county races hinge on Griffiths, Hogate gains noted
The article reports Marion county Republicans weighing ballot support as Griffiths battles for strength while Hogate, with rising backing, could benefit if Griffiths falls. Hogate previously backed the New street car law amendment ending all franchises in 1901, boosting local popularity.
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Durbin
Marion County
Griffiths
Hogate
Posey
Indiana State Senate
Selection revives the stampede bid for Hanly at deadlocked convention
The text argues that a push for Hanly to gain the convention's backing clashes with Griffiths’s plan to appoint him senator after Fairbanks resigns to pursue higher honors. The tension centers on leadership moves during the deadlock and succession.
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Hanly
Griffiths
Fairbanks
Senator Newby Sees Providence Rule Indiana Gubernatorial Fight
Senator L P Newby of Knightstown says the lieutenant governor race is in Providence hands as Indianapolis reports split county delegation among multiple gubernatorial candidates. The Indiana race momentum shifts as local leaders weigh their choices.
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L. P. Newby
Knightstown
Indianapolis
Leutenant
Providence
Newby’s Marion Prospects Clouded by Unpopularity
The article notes Senator Newby faces slim chances in Marion due to broad unpopularity. It highlights one strength: his legislative vote against a bill to imprison a negro who married a white.
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Newby
Marion
Senator Newby
Gilbert Favored in Local Delegation Fight
Most candidates for lieutenant governor made little progress as the delegation selection occurred late the night before the convention. Politicians favor Newton Gilbert of Angola, whose current chances are the brightest among contenders.
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Newton Gilbert
Angola
Best $3 Hats At Seaton's Hat Store
Catalog style notice advertises three dollar hats at Seaton's hat shop. Fragments mention horse feed oats and a grand hotel cafe. Hoyt's poison cure appears as an odd product line in the fragmented text.
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Best
Seaton’s Hat Store
Fireman Frank Mankin Dies After Amputation
Fireman Frank Mankin, age 31, died after leg amputation following severe burns at the Cones factory. The operation was last resort but shock proved fatal. Funeral plans were set by Captains Leech and George and Fireman Ripley with about 50 firemen to attend. Mankin, from Greenfield, had joined the service last September and was described as a promising fireman by Chief Barrett. He leaves a father and a sister, a teacher at Vories business college.
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Frank Mankin
Cones’ Overall
Leech
George
Ripley
Bud Mankin
Chief Barrett
Greenfield
Vories Business College
Mankin
Delaware St
Brooklyn Democrats Frosty Dinner Targets Bryan Silver
In Brooklyn on Wednesday a small Democratic dinner criticized Bryan and silver. Ex-President Cleveland’s letter urged adherence to old principles amid party splits. Judge Willett and ex-Gov. Campbell led sharp attacks on Chicago platform and free silver. Admiral Dewey’s nephew stirred gentle notice as Van Wyck’s name drew stronger cheers.
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New York
Jefferson
Brooklyn Democratic Club
Brooklyn
Bryan and
Silver
Cleveland
Augustus van Wyck
Jos. J. Willett
Alabama
Fred. W. Hinrichs
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Grover Cleveland
Bryan Ward
Bryan
Boies
Waterloo
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Judge Willett
Jas. E. Campbell
Ohio
Willett
Chicago
Campbell
Will Jail Strikers at Croton Dam N Y
A new tactic aims to quell Italian strikers at Croton dam in New York. Leaders will be arrested and jailed with soldiers assisting the sheriff. Thirty warrants were issued for rioting. by 10 a m eight Italians were jailed and others hunted from hiding places.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Croton Dam
Molloy
Camp Roosevelt
Woman Files $5000 Damage Suit in Circuit Court
Mattie Holland sues Gen W Payne colored for 5000 alleging false accusation of theft while living in Payne’s Missouri street residence. Trial opened in circuit court as Judge Allen adjourned briefly due to noise from the Josh Sprucebey band drawing spectators to windows. Attorney Clarke disappeared then reentered court as proceedings resumed.
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Mattie Holland
Gen. W. Payne
Holand
Payne
Missouri St
Allen
Josh Sprucebey
Attorney Clarke
Clarke
Hale Addresses Butler Students On Living And History
Eu Hale visits Butler University as classes end. He contrasts Indiana history with national events and shares three life rules: live openly, mingle with all ranks, and converse daily with a superior. A ministerial association hosts an open parliament led by Dean Hall, while women bound for a missions congress are to be entertained at Downey Avenue Church in Irvington.
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Butler College
Edward Everett Hale
America
Dr. Hale
Butler
Paul Revere
Indiana
New Ministerial Association
Dean Hall
Coleman
Congress of Missions
New York
Downeyave
Christian Church
Irvington
Buschmann stock sale approved and offers held open
Henry Kothe receiver of the Buschmann hardware and grocery company reported in superior court room 2 that he may sell the stock after futile sales attempts until the Wortham brothers bid 60 percent of the appraised value and agreed to hold the offer open until noon Thursday.
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Henry Kothe
Buschmann Hardware and Grocery Company
Fort Wayne Ave
Superior Court Room
Wortham Brothers
Adultery Case Sees Three Arrests and Fines
On information from J W May Kansas Ir his wife and George Bell saloonist were arrested Wednesday night charged with adultery. Each was fined 60 dollars and sent to the workhouse for ten days. She recently came out of the reformatory. They are colored. The case was appealed.
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J. W. May
Kansas
George Bell
Reformatory
Mrs. Fellinger Dies at 100 Near Flackville
Mrs. Elizabeth Fellinger died near Flackville on Wednesday at age 100. Born in Germany she moved to the farm with her husband and brother-in-law six years ago, where they built a log house still standing. She leaves four sons and one daughter. three sons reside nearby, one son in Kansas. Funeral Friday at North Liberty church with Flanner and Buchanan in charge. burial in North Liberty cemetery.
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Elizabeth Fellnger
Flackville
Germany
Flanner & Buchanan
North Liberty Cemetery
Butler Baseball Lineup Listed for Friday Game
The Butler lineup for Friday features Watson at third, Mc Gaughey on the mound, Kelly at second, Hill in center field, Thompson at first, Cunningham catching, Darnell in left field, Anthony at short, and Gillum in right field. Manager Pred Kelley leads the team.
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Butler
Watson
McGaughey
Kelly
Hill
Thompson
Cunningham
Darnell
Anthony
Gillum
Kelley
Suspect Arrested in Two Year Grand Larceny Case
Detectives Dugan and Lancaster arrested John Woods of 405 West North Street Thursday on grand larceny charges. They say Woods, a porter for the Star store, stole goods for two years and routed most possessions to his wife now at 716 Muskingum Street after their separation.
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Dugan and
Lancaster
John Woods
W. Northst
Star
Muskingumst
Vision of phonographic books spoken literature
A prophet predicts a future where books are read aloud by phonography devices. Leaves turn and speak like a phonograph while people of all literacy levels receive their daily literary treat. The forecast envisions spectacles discarded as reading becomes universally accessible.
Easter Diamond Sale at J. P. Mullally Jeweler
Easter Sunday sale offers a large selection of diamonds and wedding rings at J. P. Mullally located at 23 Monument Place. The store promotes each sale as highly recommended for happiness this holiday.
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J. P. Mullally
Monumentplace
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m April 20. It calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with mild temperatures. Readings expected around 48 at 7 am, near 64 at noon, and 66 by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Viccinity
Nook
Mary McCarthy Burned to Death in Kitchen Fire
Mrs. Mary McCarthy aged 63 died after suffering severe burns when lighting a gas stove at her home 231 North Davidson Street early Thursday. Her daughter Katherine, employed in H P Wason's store, was seriously prostrated. The fire caused clothing to burn away and left the victim unrecognizable before she died at 6 a.m. The daughter remained in bed from shock while neighbors aided the stricken household. Mrs. McCarthy had lived in Indianapolis about 38 years and funeral services were set for Friday from St. Joseph's church.
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Mary McCarthy
N. Davidson St
Katherine
H. P. Wasson
Catherine
Dr. Wend
Finley to Visit Lebanon as Guest of Pedigo
Charles Finley ex secretary of state of Kentucky, detained in Indianapolis after his indictment as an accomplice in the Goebel murder, will go to Lebanon as the guest of M. T. Pedigo postmaster at Glasgow. A public reception is planned Friday evening with Finley to speak informally on Kentucky affairs before returning to Indianapolis Saturday.
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Charles Finley
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Goebel
Lebanon
M. T. Pedigo
Pedigo
Glasgow
Finley
Bank suit goes to appellate court over double tax claim
Rowland Evans, new appellate court lawyer, argued for the state as commissioners of Morgan County appeal a circuit court ruling that First National Bank of Martinsville is owed 1326.77 and state liable for around 400 after taxes allegedly paid twice. The bank sought 2800. Evans appeared for the state.
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Rowland Evans
United States Courts
Morgan County
First National Bank
Martinsville
Evans
Lamp Explodes in Home Fire Cause Noted
White Mrs. Elmer B. Allen of 521 B Ohio Street was sewing when a lamp jolted from the sewing machine and exploded. It set fire to carpet and curtains but an improvised bucket brigade extinguished the blaze. Mr Allen is in the court house grocery.
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Elmer B. Allen
Ohio St
Allen
Court House
Fought Over a Cat Lands Fred Blackburn in Court
Fred Blackburn, a colored man, was fined 65 and costs by Judge Daly on Thursday for assaulting a man named Sussman after a dispute over a cat. The quarrel began with an argument about a four cat.
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Fred Blackburn
Daly
Sussman
Marriage in police matron's office ends in charge
Rev William Wheeler officiated as John E. Whelan and Marie Finnell wed in the police matron's office on Thursday. The couple faced charges of living together and faced a choice between marriage or the workhouse.
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William Wheeler
John E. Whelan
Marie Finnell
Roberts Starts on the Boer Trail in Campaign Notes
London reports on April 19 that military leaders believe General Roberts has begun his advance toward Wepener. Dispatches suggest Boer forces have fallen back as British units press the line north of Bloemfontein. A delayed message from Lorenzo Marquez claims Winterbach at Kooman Poort learned of Boer surrender at Wepener.
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London
Lord Robs
Pretoria
Wepener
Bloemfontein
Boers Quit Near Wepener Reported By Telegraph
April dispatch from Bloemfontein says all Boers around Wepener have vanished with most moving northward and a party heading toward Bethul res. A Chicago ambulance corps member reportedly exchanged Red Cross badge for Mauser guns in Pretoria. Rumors mention Gen Warren’s recall after Spionkop defeat. Buller reportedly seeks relief.
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London
The
Telegraph
T S
Bloemfontein
Wepener
Bethulte
Daily Man
Lesrenzo
Ambulance Corps
Chicago
Pretoria
Mauser
Red Cross
Hay
Washington
Dog tax ruling upholds constitutionality in U K case
Judge Alford declares dog tax law constitutional amid many prosecutions for nonpayment. William J Powers appealed a fine from Squire Hawk Court as attorneys Wiltsie and Joe Kealing dispute the assessor’s authority. Prosecuting attorney argues the act uses police powers to discourage dogs, not for revenue.
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Alford
Theam
Willam J. Powers
Squire Hawk Court
Wiltsie
Joe Kealing
Kendall to be unanimously elected Indianapolis schools leader
At a school board meeting tonight Calvin N Kendell is expected to be unanimously chosen as superintendent to succeed Goss whose term ends June 2. No major changes anticipated in the next year as the new leader settles in and keeps existing officers in place.
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Calvin N. Kendell
Haysen
Indianapolis
Supt. Goss
Nate
Never Lived Together and Wants a Divorce
Jennie has sued Dick Hammons for divorce in Indiana courts. They wed years ago as youths. she claims they have never lived together and he has shown no disposition to support her. She resides at 15211 and works for Everett's pany, asking to regain her maiden name.
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Jennie
Dick Hammons
Vorce
Ind
Diangpolis
Everett's
Pany
Mayor Taggart Cabinet Reviews Fire, Hospital Plans
The mayor s cabinet took no definite action on proposed fire department and City hospital improvements, ordering boards to submit recommendations and cost estimates at the next meeting. Controller Johnson reported receipts from Jan 1 to Apr 15 totaling 276 048 56, down from 293 450 27 the previous year. Vehicle licenses reached 32 923 versus 37 300 last year. Brightwood water plant showed a 407 57 loss in 1898, with debate on enlargement and future self support.
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Johnson
Board of Works
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EU. Hale
Buschmann
North Liberty
Mary M’carthy
Moerried
Roberts
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Aptsie
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Wepence
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Spionkop
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