Governor visits Reform School praised for humane discipline
Secretary Roberts accompanied Governor Hovey to Plainfield to inspect the Reform School for boys. He defended the facility against criticism, saying it provides decent meals, clean quarters, and practical trades training. The governor reportedly was pleased, noting the institution’s constructive influence and disciplined environment.
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Roberts
Gov. Hovey
Plainfield
Reform School
Robarts
Atate
Himelf
Tae Sun
Three Girls Drowned in Michigan Wisconsin River Gorge
Three women from Wisconsin, Alice McGillan Nellie McCabe and Lizzie Farrell aged 24 23 and 23, drowned after crossing the river in a small dugout near Tilace. Divers searched the gorge using dynamite but failed to locate the bodies as hundreds of men combed both shores. The dugout was found wedged near the Wisconsin shore in the Sturgeon Horse race gorge, about six hundred feet long.
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Iron Mountain
Mich
Alice McGillan
Appleton
Wis
Nellie McCabe
Dapere
Lizzie Farrell
Wisconsin
Napereon
Michigan
Sturgeon Horserace Gorge
Burned School to Remove Rival in Browna Town
In Manistee district Browna town a schoolhouse was set ablaze two weeks ago. James Holmes, initially denying involvement, has confessed after arrest. Holmes claims George Miller paid him 25 to help. Miller, to marry Miss Nettie Kenney, allegedly sought to oust village schoolmaster Edward Leclair who boarded with the Kenneys. Both Holmes and Miller are under arrest.
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Manistee
Brownatown
James Holmes
Holmes
George Miller
Muller
Nettie Kenney
Edward Leclair
Kenneys
Miller
Rolmes
Williams Warns Noble Over Dayton Soldiers Home Vote
In Washington on August 2 Congressmen Williams of the Dayton district warned Secretary Noble that maintaining pressure on Commissioner Tanner could trigger 2000 inmates at the Dayton soldiers home to vote the Democratic ticket. Williams says Foraker will win the governorship but the legislature will close.
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Washington
Williams
Dayton
Noble
Tanner
Foraker
Not Sigel's Son Denied as Gen Sigel Heir
A young man jailed in St. Louis for theft claimed to be the son of General Franz Sigel. The New York report states he is a liar and not related to the veteran general.
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Sigel
New York
St. Louis
Franz Sigel
Pennsylvania St
Washington Waifs and Washington Post Feud
The Yorktown gunboat is hailed as a success. Tanner faces investigators while Oyster is removed for demo cratic party ties. Behring sea seal fisheries predicted quiet at the state department. Proctor’s regional bias sparks Southern anger over commission appointments. Hatton and Roosevelt feud as Hatton accuses Roosevelt of misused funds in New York mayoral bid.
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Yorktown
Tanner
State Department
Proctor
Frank Hatton
Washington Post
Little Tad
Roosevelt
Analysis of a Mine Operator Affidavit At Brazil
The Jumbo shaft miners receive 70 cents for two weeks. Watson, Little & Co. published a sworn payroll aiming to sway public opinion and fundraising. The statement shows 15 workers averaging 2.07 dollars per day for 12 working days, raising questions about guaranteed employment and the impact on strike support. The miners cite K of L and K or P actions boosting morale.
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Brazil
Watson, Little & Co
Chicago
Indianapolis
Kvaraville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
K.of L
K. Or P
Hoosiers Rally In Pittsburg Exhibition Showdown
In an Aug 2 game at Pittsburg, the Hoosiers edged the Smoky City squad in a tight contest. Boyle Buckley Galvin and Fields powered the offense while McQuaid officiated. A good crowd watched Indianapolis fall behind early but mount a strong rally to win.
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Hoosiers
Smoky City
Boyle
Buckley
Galvin
Fields
McQuaid
Inndianapolis
Pittaburg
Indianapolis
Pittebure
Tragic Suicide of Brooklyn Belle at Glen Haven Hotel
Miss Lillian Dumont, visiting Skaneatles lake, ended her life in the ballroom of the Glen Haven hotel. She entered a toilet room, loosened a cord and tied it about her throat. The motive remains unknown.
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Glen Haven
Lillian Dumont
Brooklyn
Skaneatles Lake
Thoradeyight
Saloonkeeper Fleming Faces License Prosecution
Thomas Fleming, owner of a North Indianapolis saloon for 15 months, defied city license rules. Mayor Denny refused another extension after Fleming asked for more time to deposit the fee. If prosecuted, Fleming faces a $50 fine and costs. He could not pay and went to the coop. wife hoped to raise funds to release him. Surveillance may follow if he tries to operate by the quart to evade payment.
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Fleming
Deserts cities found in Chiapas with high ruins
Authentic reports from the government describe vast deserted cities unearthed in Chiapas state. Structures four and five stories tall emerge among great forests. Bronze lamps fine carvings roads are nicely paved and an exquisite scripture was found at the site.
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City of
Mexico
Chiapis
Woman's gum chewing causes facial paralysis stop in Kansas City
Edana Seldon traveling on the Santa Fe road arrived with facial paralysis. A doctor diagnosed paralysis caused by gum chewing. She was relieved and sent on her way rejoicing.
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Kansas City
Edana Seldon
Santa Fe
New Streetcar Driver Draws Harsh Gossip
A new streetcar driver on the college avenue line is described as ugly and controversial. The conductor of the car says he is a “rocky” figure whose mug makes his face turn the switches, in a blunt remark comparing him to the French murderer Prado.
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Sis
College-Ave
Prado
Ohio Governor Race Spotlight Influences Tariff Issue
Jim Campbell of Ohio declares the tariff should drive the Ohio gubernatorial campaign. He warns protected interests would flood in if tariff becomes the issue. A separate note reports the Ripley mills and lumber company burning Friday with an estimated loss of $200,000.
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New York
Jim Campbell
Ohio
America
Rivesey
Ripley Mills and Lumber Company
Gossip and romance mix with city plans at great day
A saloon near the Park theater features a nervous drinker who switches to seltzer after spotting oversized flies under electric light. A tale of kissing on trains sparks a brakeman’s firing threat, and a couple who rose from poverty to wealth is recalled. Preparations for the soldiers’ monument day include traffic arrangements, music by Prof Barus, and a large 14 ton stone. A New York racing scheme envisions a glass covered Jerome Park with winter racing via electricity.
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Park Theater
Jay Bride
Soldiers’ Monument
Barus
Geo. C. Harvey
Danville
Indiana
Sons of Veterans
Pilervresa
New York
Pierre Lorrillard
Jerome Park
Law and books in Indiana schools stir debate
Supt. La Follette enforces the new school book law with requisitions for Fort Wayne and Washington Davis County. Critics claim orders cover too few pupils, while Indiana School Book Company argues numbers reflect attendance trends, private schooling, and age. The move aims for gradual book adoption to ease transition.
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Indiana School Book Company
LaFollette
Ft. Wayne
Washington
Davis County
Journal
Suot
la Follette
the Sun
LaFollella
Michenar
Indispa School Book Company
la Folle
Wasca
Iba
SUN
Edward Hawkins
Todiana Echool-Book Co
Alaza
Brutal assault arrest shocks Columbus mother
Brutal assault report from Columbus Indiana states Garey was arrested after returning home with a keg of beer. He allegedly struck his mother when she refused entry with the weaponless confrontation, injuring her severely including losing an eye. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for optical tests at Comstock's Jewelry Store.
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ColumBus
Ind
Garey
Comstock
Optician
The
Edmondson Optical Association
E. Washington-st
Bank Teller and Bookkeeper From Wheeling Rob Bank
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 2 police arrested Henry Seybold teller and George Henning bookkeeper at the Bank of Wheeling accused of a years long scheme stealing four thousand five hundred dollars. The burglars even took from their fathers and were aided by women described as gay girls. Also in Urpan A C White Caps abducted ex City Solicitor A N Middleton beating him after gagging him on his porch claiming he had abused his family.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Henry Seybold
George Henning
Bank of Wheeling
Seybold
Henning
Urpan A, C
White Caps
A. N. Middleton
Travis
Henry Durand
Virginia-ave
Local News Summary from Indiana County Patrol and Courts
Numerous small city notes report a range of incidents including a fire aftermath odor dispute at Raith’s bone meal plant, chicken thefts near Patterson and Vermont, a Webster-head counterfeit bill arrest and release, a guardian appointment for Hannah M. Dickson, and various court actions. Police remain active with ongoing liquor license concerns and nuisance abatement discussions.
Powderly Conflicts Over Tom Furlong Secret Service Appointment
Philadelphia report details Powderly's disclosures on Tom Furlong's probable headship of the secret service, conflicts within Knights of Labor in St. Louis, and pressure from Harrison allies to modify protests. Powderly stood against Furlong while officers urged withdrawal, leading to altered stance by General Master Workman.
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Philadelphia
Powderly
Tom Furlong
Secret Service
Furlong
St. Louis
Knights of Labor
Merrimer D. Shaw
United Ploza
Powder
Ra3sell Harrison
Russell Harrison
Harrison
Wincom
Porlong
Fairpees
Fulious
DILLY DALLYING ON BICYCLISTS ON SIDEWALKS
A Lux man and about six attorneys say Indiana law makes sidewalk bicycling a misdemeanor with fines up to eight dollars. Police officials acknowledge the issue and plan to seek legal advice before possibly issuing enforcement orders at Friday night roll call.
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Lux
Indiana
Supreme Court
Travier
Rob Campbell
Advics
Jesse Johnson Returns to Town Amid Murder Case
William Jesse Johnson, once indicted for attempted murder, arrived in the city Monday night with a quiet visit noted by a Sun reporter. He previously sold his stake in the Johnson block on Washington Street for 14 000 dollars about a year earlier and now seeks to sell more property. Authorities hold a capias in the sheriff’s records as Deputy Langenberger tried to effect an arrest Friday morning. Johnson appears in good health and has gained weight.
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Johneson
William dJesee Johnson
Sun
Johnson
Washington St
Capias
Langenberger
Diverse Camp Meetings Draw Big Crowds in Kentucky and Indiana
In Pineville Kentucky on August 2 a crowded Bethany Park meeting featured declamation for the Semerest medal with Grace Toner and Katia Boyle of Martinsville among the winners. Camp Acton drew large crowds as Rev. B P Brown and Mrs L O Robinson led services and Rev Potter of Chicago preached. Culver Park assembly near Lake Maxtacuc kee closed its first annual meeting after two weeks of services led by Tal mage Sam Jones Benj Deering and Prof Excell. The Culver brothers of St Louis funded the park with about 13000 in improvements. In Ottawa Ontario Mrs Galloway, wife of a farmer, revived at her funeral service and lies in coma after the face flushed during the church service. A spark spreads a rifle strike in PrtspurG.
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Bethany Park
Semerest
Grace Toner
Katia Boyle
Martinsville
Camp Acton
B. P. Brown
L. O. Robinson
Potter
Chicago
Culver Park Assmbly
Lake Maxtacuckee
Talmage
Sam Jones
Benj. Deering
Prof
Excell
Culver Park
Culver Brothers
St. Louis
Ottawa
Galloway
Hoosiers Fall as Pirates Beat Home Team in Opener
The first game between the Hoosiers and home team drew a large crowd. Getzein and Paily pitched for the visitors while Sawders and Miller supported the home lineup. Indianapolis and Pittsburg traded runs in a high scoring affair with final counts suggesting a Pirates win.
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Hoosiers
Getzein
Paily
Battery
Sawders
Miller
Indianapolis
Serrore
Pittsburg
Indiana's Hoosiers Fall to Pittsburg in Fifteen Inning Thrill
In an extended showcase at the second game 4,090 attended as Pittsburg captured a 3 to 10 win over Indiana. Key moments featured Hanlon and Glasscock in fielding plays, Beckley and Denny contributing for the Hoosiers, and Miller and Rowe delivering hits. The lengthy contest included multiple innings with runs, muffed plays, and decisive seventh and ninth inning sequences. Pittsburg's Bassett and Moyers provided critical hits while Hoosiers Battled through a late rally, culminating in a dramatic, error-prone finish.
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Staley
Hoosiers
Jonah
Miller
Agdersop
Myers
McQuaid
Pittsburg
Ned Hanlon
Hopeiar
Carroll
Balla
Beckley
Carrell
Hanlon
Anderson
Glaceseck
Bassett
Glasscock
Denny
Lippy Dunlap
Ardereon
White
MelGeachy
Sullivan
Rowe
Rigsi
Rugner
Alrready
Newry
Hines
Starls
Maul
Dunlap
Deacon White
Deacon
Nad
Moyers
McGeachy
Bassatt
Grace
Jeff
Rowa
Cramahon
Glegseock
Lesry
Daesett
Pitttsburgers
Buckley
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Jim
Ohulo
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Ena
Perribly
City Life
Billy Keay
Hoes & Palmer
Chas, Bates
Twe Sty
Michael Sells
California
le Hai
Mr. Sells
D. B. Martin
Bates House
Wiliam H. Reiohamer
Shelbyville
J. O. Dickson
Hannah M. Dickson
Dickson
Koward
Rnion
Raith
Patterson
Vermonters
John Quigley
Justice Judkins’ Court
Rollins Raymond
Quigley
Joseph Geis
Sehmidt
E. Morris
Chas. Bonington
Indiana Legion
van Buren
Herman Altman
S. Meridian St
Altman
James Manning
Hung Lung
W. Washington Sr
Anot
Manning
Hung Lang
Moulton
Mt. Dion’s
J. B. Bartlett
J. B
A. M. Fletsher
Bartlett
Prince Russell's
Rot Boling Itsuly
Jesse
Fen Dowi
Tentuchy
Pineville
Pritspurg
Hrouosiers
Fach
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