Convention in Full Swing at Republican State Meeting
Delegates gather as James R. Henry quits the state auditor race forcing Hart and Sherrick to contend. Amid crowd pressure and party banners, nominations open at 10 with Proposals for secretary of state and other posts, while Smoky hall buzzes with cheers, roars, and the telegram to Uncle Dick Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Henry
Hart
Sherrick
Dick” Thompson
Republican War Horse
Jno
Santiago
Wests
Heary
Fairbanks
James RR. Tienry
W. J. Hart
David Jr. Sherrick
Tys Hart
Marion County
Henry
Orange County
Peace talks near end as Spain hints acceptance in Washington
Secretary Day met with the president in the morning while no French envoy appeared. Officials expect a peace treaty to follow a swift armistice with Spain possibly confirming terms by Saturday or early next week. Spain pressed concessions on Manila and evacuation timing, but Washington indicated Manila would remain under U.S. control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Day
White House
State Department
M. Cambon
McKinley
Spain
Manila
Sagasta
Philippines
Secretary Day
United States
Manila Bay
West Indies
Alger
Long
Madrid
Convention Tussle for State Offices Draws Crowd
Delegates at a crowded convention witness heated contests for auditor treasurer and attorney general. Hart defeats Sherrick for auditor. Levy leads treasurer race but falls short, with Oren and Flynn also tallying. Taylor is named for attorney general as Brown and Higgins vie for clerk of the supreme court amid luncheon chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCray
Thomas Hanna
Taylor
Jesse W. Weik
Greencastle
A. M. Fliggins
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
Robert A. Brown
District 7
Hendricks County
Mr. Darnell
Jake’ Arly
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Higgins
Brown
Marion County
Weil
Weik
Battle Near Aibonito Signals Key Puerto Rico Clash
Strong American forces close in on Aibonito where 5000 Spaniards hold the San Juan road. Gen Brooke advances from Guayamo to attack from the rear as the decisive Porto Rico battle looms. Nearby, Wasp and Gloucester landed to secure Ponce and raise the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening Journal
Aibonito
San Juan
Porto Rico
Brooke
Newport News
T Brooke
Guayamo
Ponce
Terito
Lieut. Wood
Gloucester
Arroyo Surrenders Ponce Area During Puerto Rico Turmoil
Arroyo, a city about 30 miles east of Ponce and 20 miles from San Juan, surrendered on Tuesday amid unrest near Ponce. The report notes strategic moves as authorities consolidate control in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
P. R
Arroyo
San Juan
All night vaudeville program set for Park Theater
An all night program at the Park Theater includes 28 numbers for a ten hour show. Top acts include Dickson & Talbott and Murray and Mack with dates weathered by Peters, Kersands, and the Georgia Minstrels. Wrestling match Sammy Murburger vs Jake Snyder for 200 dollars headlines. Officials selected include Isaac B. Potter as honorary referee and Walter W. Wilson as clerk of the course with a full slate of judges timers and starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park Theater
Dickson & Talbott
Murray and Mack
Phil Peters
Billy Kersands
Dan Avery
Harry Fidler
Fogarty
Francesco
Georgia Minstrels
Herbert Cawthorne
Susie Forrester
Sammy Murburger
Jake Snyder
St. Paul
Tom
Nat Butter
Isaac B. Potter
Albert Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
A. W. Robinson
Boston
H. S. Dixon
Dixon, Ill
E. H. Croninger
Cincinnati
Fred Gerlich
Chicago
Parents fail to act against Dr Malone in alleged marriage feud
J C Macliver, the bride’s father, denounces Dr Louis A Malone amid a contested marriage to Mrs Flora MacIvor. He cites a Jacksonville divorce for cruelty and infidelity and notes libel actions and hospital ties. Dr Flora MacIvor remains seriously ill from the affair’s stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora MacIvor
Jessie
Bradley’s Delegate Pleads Guilty in Immorality Charge
James F. Bradley, claiming to be a delegate to the Republican convention from Elwood, pleaded guilty in police court to associating with an immoral woman. He was found with Belle Smith at 119 West Chesapeake Street when officers investigated another matter. Bradley was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
James FB. Bradley
Elwood
Belle Smith
Chesapeake St
Acetylene Gas Promises Safer Lighting for Homes
Acetylene gas offered as safer lighting for country houses and stores, claimed easier to light than coal oil lamps. Advertisement by C. H. Walcott of 142 North Pennsylvania Street. Also promotes Lap Dusters and Fly Nets by Strawmyer & Nilius at Monument Place.
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C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania St
Strawmyer & Nilius
Flags Asked for Porto Rico Campaign Supplies
Dispatches from Gen. Miles reported to the War Department on August 4 regarding Porto Rico operations. He inquired whether his request for national colors had been fulfilled and noted a need for a large supply of flags for the Porto Rican population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Miles
Porto Rico
Department
United States
Deserter Geo Walker Re-enlists at Army Station
A deserter from Capt Buckner's Mount Camp is identified as Geo Walker who enlisted ten days earlier and wore a uniform. He appeared later at the regular army recruiting station on North Illinois Street claiming never to have served before. Walker was sent to Fort McPherson after initial misstatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Walker
Buckner
Camp Mount
N. Illinois St
Fort McPherson
Bueckner
Capt. Black
Walker
Russell Harrison
First
Indiana
Jacksonville
Whariison
Tee
Havana
Disappointing Reply Ends with 45 Day Town Leave
A well dressed colored man identified as George Strauss faced police court on loitering and associating with thieves charges. He requested to leave town and was told to depart in about 45 days. Louisville Chief Hanger identified him as George Slaughter a known professional thief. Strauss was in a lodging house with a known thief Hubbard. He received fines totaling 5 dollars and 30 days in two cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strauss
Louisville
Hanger
Strauss
George Slaughter
Banco
Haager
Hubbard
Indianapolis Forecast and Bethany Mission Notes
Forecast for Indianapolis area for the next 36 hours calls for Thursday night warmer and fair conditions with Friday air. Temperatures recorded 64 at 7 am and 73 at 2 pm Thursday. In Bethany park the Christian women's board of missions meets with papers on Indiana's stand by Effie Cunningham and Indian address on mission work in India. Bethany assembly stock directors elected James R. Henry Maud E. Showers H J Hall Samuel Harris William Everman and Thomas M. Wiles. Directors to choose officers next Wednesday. Elders ordained by the Pentecost band encamped at Broad Ripple. Encampment ends Sunday.
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Bethany
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Bethany Park
Effie Cunnigham
Indiana
Ada Boyd
Blaspur
India
Bethany Assembly Stock Association
James R. Henry
Indianapolis
Maud E. Showers
H. J. Hall
Franklin
Samuel Harris
Wiliam Everman
Pentecost Band
Broad
Ripple
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Nick Henley
Monrovia
Hernity
Mr. Hernly
Delaware St
Wv. V. Williams
Bedford
Hernly
Marion
Billy” Schmidt
Capt
Union B. Hunt
Frenry
Schmidt
Nick Brown
John Shea
Billy
Marel. DE Motte
Hall
WR. C. Winstanley
Bladeord
SUN
FR. C O. Stawkins
Tahe Plank
Ipairbanks
Tll
Meh Kinley
F Tlendee
Andersen
Mle
A. W. Jones
Mitchile
Kinley
la Feollette
Harvey la Fallette
Jas. R. Henry
Hunt
WM. M. Munsen
Coffin
Chaney
Mr. Coffin
Combine
Ohio County
Scott
Gobs
Wads
St. Joseph
William E. English
Liddls Sherrick
Mr. Sherrick
David Flynn
Lafayette
Leopold Levy
Huntington
Wiliam H. Oren
South Bend
Levy
Hoss
Flynn
Oren
Scholz
Huntington Council
Treas
Urer
Eigan
Jie
T. Taggart
Aiboneto
MR. Maccivor
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