Henry's Chances Fade in Republican State Convention
Amid hotel corridor chatter at the Denison, Henry’s campaign loses steam as the Republican state convention nears. Hart and Sherrick factions push for a ticket including Hart for secretary of state and Jones leading for superintendent, while Machan and Brown vie for clerk and supreme court seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Fairbanks
Harvey LaFollette
Schmidt
Nnt
Hart
Oren
Levy
Taylor
Brown
Weik
Supreme Court
Machan
Blatchley
Dowling
Hadley
Baker
Supreme Bench
South Bend
Marion County
Welk
Higgins
Figgins
Sur
Indiana Republican Convention at Tomlinson Hall Endorses McKinley Policy
A large Indiana GOP gathering in Tomlinson Hall listened as Senator Fairbanks, named permanent chairman, delivered a long address praising President McKinley and his war and foreign policy. The platform endorsed the Mall law arbitration commission and reform in elections and local government, with portraits of war leaders and governors displayed around the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Hernly
Fairbanks
McKinley
Congress
St. Louis
Arbitration Commission
Dewey
Sampson
Grant
Sherman
Logan
Harrison
Mount
Senator Fairbanks
Assembly hall setup for delegates and press
The seating was arranged amphitheater style with stage seats in the rear and first class accommodations for delegates, press, and visitors, all raised slightly above the chairman's platform.
Caraway Wins at Republican Joint Representative Convention
At the Wednesday 10 meeting in midsummer style, 149 delegates from Hancock and Marion counties selected Morgan Caraway of Greenfield as joint representative. Al Moore led a late bid. Moore’s nomination surprised many, while Caraway secured 57 votes to 74 for Moore. Caraway, 50, is a farmer with a notable oratorical voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Tomlinson Hall
Hancock County
Marion
Sauley
Jas. Noel
John Corcoran
Hancock
Lewis Hasselman
Marion County
al Moore
Wm. Grover
Judge Black
Morgan Caraway
Grover
Moore
Tyancock
Caraway
Greenfield
Gov. Mouni
Joss Nominated At Marion Morgan Senatorial Convention
The Marion Morgan joint senatorial convention sat after 11. Lynn Hay chaired, John Wall Marion and Frank Singleton Morgan secretaries. Fred Joss backed by Charles Bookwalter Alfred R. Hovey by A C Harris and Wm B McCord Morgan by Lawyer Matthews. A ward 12 tangle over Fraugott proxy prompted a brief rift before Joss was nominated unanimously after McCord move. The vote was Flovey 49 McCord 22 Joss 7s. Joss a young Indianapolis lawyer known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion-Morgan
Lynn Hay
John Wall
Marion
Frank Singleton
Morgan
Fred Joss
Chas. Bookwalter
Alfred R. Hovey
A. C. Harris
Wm. B. McCord
Morgan County
Matthews
Ward 12
Brown
Corrigan
Louis Fraugott
Joss
Indianapolis
Snappy Speech Fires Up County Republican Leaders
County Republican chairs and secretaries met at the State House on Wednesday at Chairman Hernly's invitation. He delivered an energetic address urging a campaign of war and McKinley, praising the state government's record, and pushing for a September poll deadline. He framed the effort as a ratification campaign for Congress, the president, and state officers, noting Indiana's platform foreshadows 1900 money plank. He said he seeks no office for himself and sparked Methodist camp meeting enthusiasm at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committees
Representatives
State House
Hernly
McKinley
Indiana
Schmidt Is It Chairing Marion County GOP Delegation
The Marion county delegation to the Republican state convention met in criminal court room on Wednesday morning and quietly selected William H. Schmidt as chairman. James W. Billingsley was chosen secretary with Lee Rothschild and William Bosson as assistants. The district organization followed, with H. A. McAlpin as vice president and other committee selections. Schmidt’s election was by consensus with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Criminal Court Room
Wm. H. Schmidt
James W. Billingsley
Ecretary
Lee Rothschild
Wm. Bosson
H. A. McAlpin
Martin Hugg
Roscoe Hawkins
Wm. 8. van Buren
F. EF. Matson
Schmidt
Fireman Injured in Collision with Frightened Horse
James W. Taylor a fireman of engine company 13 is confined at home with injuries from a Tuesday afternoon incident. He lost a line and was hurled against the curb as his horse became frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Taylor
Engine Company 13
Spain Accepts Peace Terms Amid Cuba Puerto Rico War End Theories
Washington dispatch reports Spain has accepted President McKinley's peace terms though Madrid factions seek to salvage some wares. Ciphered Spanish note translated with care to avoid word changes. Senators may call a special session once a treaty is negotiated, possibly in two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Senate
Madrid
Sagasta
West Indies
Informattion
Senate to Be Called Washington President Directive
Washington August 3 The president announces the Senate will be convened under special order. Details remain to be announced as officials confirm procedural steps for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dr Malone Marries Despite Family Objections
Dr Louis A Malone and Miss Jessie Melvor wed in Justice Nickerson’s office amid parental opposition. The Melvors accuse the groom and the bride’s sister alleges the bride’s insanity and morphine use, with plans to seek commitment to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Malone
Jessie Melvor
Justice Nickerson
John C. Melvor
Alabama St
Melvor
Squire Nickerson
Squire
Flora Medliver
Malone
Melver
War telegrams note Iowa battleship cross with Pelayo ally
A letter to Dr. George Q. Coughlin from Captain Robly D. Evans of the Iowa praises allied plans with Admiral Camara and Pelayo and commends Santiago land forces for their grit. A War Department telegram to Mayor Taggart says Sergt. Jacob Tolin of Troop BR First U.S. Cavalry was wounded at Santiago, but his condition and location are unknown. Tolin is brother of local street department foreman William Tolin, prompting the mayor to seek news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Q. Coughlin
Robly D. Evans
Bob
Iowa
Admiral Camara
Pelayo
Santiago
War Department
Taggart
Sergt
Jacob Tolin
Heavy Man Run Down In Rain by Delivery Wagon
Willis Floyd of Whitestown Indiana, weight 273 pounds, was struck in heavy rain Tuesday evening while seeking shelter. A delivery wagon ran over his head, knocking him senseless and causing a severe concussion. City hospital doctors report his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Floyd
Whitestown
City Hospital
Useless Precaution Against Caterpillar Banding
Florists' association members said bands of cotton and fly paper on tree trunks are useless as caterpillar eggs hatch on leaves and ants do not harm the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florists’ Association
Pro Bono Cigar at ic Prompts Good 10c Smoke Try
A brief item notes an event at ic offering a pro bono cigar promotion labeled a Good 10c Smoka Try. It highlights free samples to attract attendees and mentions potential crowd response and program aims.
Imprisoned Cubans Plea for Spain Peace Move
President McKinley faces a proposal to free Cubans jailed by Spain for political offenses as part of a peace settlement. Tomas Estrada Palma leads the push, noting about 500 Cubans in Spanish penal colonies like Ceuta over the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McIinney
Spain
Ceuta
Tomas Estrada Palma
Washington Note on Peace Negotiations
Secretary Tony said the president had received no reply from either the French ambassador or Madrid regarding peace talks. He suggested Madrid may have been contacted by Cambon, but the government could not release further details until officially advised by Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tony
White House
Madrid
M. Cambon
Spain
Floating Body Reported From Bourgogne Disaster
A Halifax telegram says a woman’s body, about five years old with gray hair, has been recovered among Bourgogne sinking victims near Sable Island. The description matches Mrs. Dillon, but a diamond and iron ring found on one hand casts doubt on identification. W C Perry of Kansas City and Dillons hired the Hiawatha to recover their family bodies. Lawyer Clay leads the expedition off Sable Island, at work for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. Ditlon
Halifax
W. C. Perry
Kansas City
la Bourgogne
Dillon
Clay
Sable Island
Soldier Fined For Affair With Girl In Building
Ed H Bartlett a veteran living at K S Alabama Street was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 180 days by Police Judge Cox after admitting a technical assault on 12 year old Nellie Kerfoot. The girl said the assault was more serious but showed no injury. She was visiting an aunt in the same building when Bartlett offered blackberries and lured her to his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed H. Bartlett
K S
Alabama St
Cox
Nellie Kerfoot
Bartlett
Mayor Taggart's Detroit Return Implies Possible Wednesday Night Arrival
City brief with Mayor Taggart likely returning from Detroit either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Gouvernor Mount appoints Supt.-of Police Quigley as Prison association delegate. convention to meet here. Police seek eloping Hammond couple John Tope and Hattie Miler. theft case ends in not guilty for Major Ix Gleason. fire department responds to gas leak at Menninger's Saloon. fine for Mort Woods after assault in Tron's Saloon. arrest initiated over a stolen watch by Juouis Beck against Ralph Thompson. miscellaneous civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Detroit
Mount
Quigley
The
Prison Association
Hammond
John Tope
Hattie Miler
Ix. Gleason
William T. Covert
Board of Works
Cornellave
Menninger
Ilinois
Chiosts
Denison
Mort Woods
N. Illinois Sr
Dick Harrison
Tron
Juouis Beck
Ralph Thompson
Stevens Sr
Thompson
Beck
Transports for Porto Rican Reinforcements to Port Tampa
Transports have begun to arrive at Port Tampa and Porto Rico sailing will start once ships load. The Aransas begins loading grain hay and camomile supplies with others like Clinton Mallory San Matco Saratoga slated to depart. A force from Camp Alger under Gen Coppinger will sail, with Brig Gen Rodgers commanding artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Tampa
Tampa
Porto Rico
Saratoga
Miles and Miles Dispatches Signal Puerto Rico Campaign
Washington officials anticipate a mature report from Porto Rico. No tremor in the administration’s confidence in a successful campaign from start to finish. Gen Wade’s provisional division may face hard service. Gen Miles has pushed a quarter of the distance to San Juan and could reach the capital by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ven
Miles
Porto Rico
Wade
San Juan
Fonce
Ordered to Move And the Men of the Ninth Illinois Are Happy
The Ninth Illinois Regiment under Col. James R. Campbell is ordered to move to Jacksonville Florida to report to Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee. Soldiers greeted the order with great rejoicing at Camp Tanner Springfield Illinois on August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Illinois
Camp Tanner
Springfield
James R. Campbell
Jacksonville
Fla
Fitzhugh Lee
Troops Move from Camp Alger to Manassas
Moving day begins as the Second division including the Third Missouri Twenty second Kansas 159th Indiana Third New York Second Tennessee First Rhode Island Seventh Ohio and Sixth Pennsylvania marches toward Manassas Virginia. The First division is to leave within 24 hours as Typhoid cases rise and Gen Graham orders a full army move. Col Colby remains in command at Camp Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Manassas
Graham
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana
New York
Tennessee
Rhode Island
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Camp Alger
Col. Colby
Cavalry to Return to America From Cuba
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Consul Wildman says Aguinaldo prisoners including monks are treated humanely and that reports of mistreatment are false. In Cuba the cavalry now there will go back to the United States with Gen Wheeler’s troops transferring to Montauk Point and expected to reach home within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Wildman
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Cuba
America
Shafter
Wheeler
Montauk Point
Engineer Bennetts Mishap at Tipton Crushed Both Legs
Erastus Bennett, a passenger engineer on the Louisville division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, was badly injured at Tipton Wednesday morning. He attempted to climb from his cab before the engine halted, slipped and fell under the wheels, losing both legs below the knees. He was known by most railroad men in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Bennett
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Tipton
Indianapolis
Pendleton Man Reports Lost $70 After Walk With Two Women
Pendleton resident Charles Clark tells police he met Essie Taylor and Nellie Johnson two colored girls on Washington street near Missouri and walked about a block with them before realizing a roll of $70 vanished from his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Chas. Clark
Essie Taylor
Nellie Johnson
Washington St
Missouri
Naval plans discuss a large European squadron after the war
Washington officials weigh a strong European fleet to deter future aggression and show Spain its power. They envision two battleships an armored cruiser and supporting vessels stationed in European waters, reflecting renewed U S naval presence postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Indies
United States
Tisre
Spain
Atle
Sigsbee Likely to Command the Texas Battleship
New York August 3 Capt Sigsbee of the St Paul is expected to become commander of the battleship Texas. Captain Philip will be promoted to commodore next month and must relinquish his ship. Sigsbee also to leave the St Paul as it returns to the American line. The Texas would be the first of its class to hold such a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigsbee
Texas
Fhiliy
New York
St. Paul
Philip
Sigshee
St Paul
Portorico customs rates set at minimum tariff
Washington reports Secretary Alger has telegraphed to enforce the minimum tariff on Porto Rico imports in response to Gen. Miles request. The rate, about 10 percent below the general tariff, applies to Spain and other treaty countries, while U.S. articles will face roughly a 10 percent cut from prewar levels due to the absence of a Wilson Gorman treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Porto Rico
Alger
Spain
United States
Expedition sails from Clifton to raise sunken ships
An expedition leaving Clifton on a barge and four wrecking pontoons will work to raise ships sunk at Santiago. Led by Lieut. Hobson, the crew of 35 carries diving gear and wrecking equipment. The target is the Cristobal Colon, with Maria Teresa expected to be freed first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santiago
Clifton
Frederick 4. Sharpe
Merritt- Chapman Wrecking Company
Lieut
Hobson
Cristobal Colon
Maria Teresa
Sharpe
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity, 86 hours ending Aug 4
Forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending 8 p m August 4. Expect fair weather through Wednesday night and Thursday. Early today 7 a m temperature 68 with noon reading 3 and 2 p m temperature 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
City Board Adopts Resolutions on Sidewalks and Roads
The Board of Works approved multiple infrastructure measures including cement walks on Ohio and Pennsylvania avenues, Massachu sets Ave. and other streets. Final actions cover brick and gravel roadways, wooden blocks, sewers, and gutters with several asphalt and additional concrete plans deferred for later decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Ohio
Meridian
Point
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Massachusets Ave
Eleventh
Capitol
Senate
First Alley
Washington St
Bergilleave
Keystone
Twenty-fifth
Central
Osage-st
Washington
Georgia
Park-ive
Adelaide-st
North
St. ‘Clair-st
Delaware
Alabama
Vermont St
Noble
Liberty
Chesapeake
Missouri
Chicago-st
Northwestern- Ave
Canal
State-ave
Michigan
Beville-ave
Tacomarave
Pogue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry
Jenry
Sherrick
Bill" Schmidt
Cord and Hovey
Big Boss Hernly
the Estate Department AT
Presi
Dr. Malone
Long
John Dillon
City Life
Gen
Mum
Ela
Aransas
Clinton
San Matco
Fressing
Bennett
Sigsbee Is
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!