School Board Fight Ends With Salary Sparks
Friday session of the school board was polemic as Frenzel clashed with Vonnegut over votes and promises. The finance committee debated raising the superintendent’s pay and Miss Cleorgie Alexander’s clerk salary before Commissioner Supth resigned from the buildings and grounds committee.
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School Board
Frenzel
Vonnegut
Charlie Martindale
Heuke Bauke
Cain
Kr. Vonnegut
P. J. O'serr
Russe
Cleorgie Alexander
Jones
Supth
Indiana Poetess Sarah Bolton Dies After Illness
Mrs. Sarah Bolton, Indianapolis poetess and self made writer, died Friday afternoon at an advanced age. She came to Indianapolis in the early thirties with husband who founded the Indianapolis Gazette. Best known for "Paddle your own canoe." Funeral plans await Bolton Smith of Memphis.
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Indiana
Sarah T. Bolton
Indianapolis
Ring Lock promotes travel security device
A compact nickel vase style ring lock for securing to car doors trunks saddlebags satchels or bicycles is offered for six cents. Patented and owned by Indianapolis parties. Dealers are asked for the Ring Lock.
Man Asked to Name Celebrity Sparks Outrage on Casino Roof
A well dressed middle aged man angered a Casino onlookers by insulting President Cleveland during Depessele the lightning sculptor’s show. The audience roared and several moved to eject him as cries of “throw him out” rang out and the man retreated amid a torrent of hisses.
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Cleveland
New York
Casino
Depessele
Ela
A Complicated State of Affairs Is Brought to Light
In Judge Brown's court Friday the Born & Co receivership case was aired revealing the first receivership dissolved due to overtures to creditors Palt and Buennagel by Born. Valentine Born testified that mortgages to Conney Waller Deprez and Anderson Barry were prepared by O Bb Jameson on July 21 and that leases were assigned to Jameson then to Pueta and Buennagel, causing the earlier dismissal. He claimed erasure and date changes in the deed of assignment, with further complications possible, and more testimony was heard Saturday afternoon.
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Born & Co
Pueta & Buennagel
Sahm
Jameson
Born
Winter
New Labor Paper The Index Planned By Carpenters Council
Geo C Stoll ex secretary of the people's party state committee has arranged to start a new labor newspaper called The Index under the Carpenter's council. It will be independent in character published as a seven column folio on Wednesdays and Saturdays with Stoll as managing editor. The first issue will appear next Saturday in Indianapolis.
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Carpenters’ Council
Geo. C. Stoll
People’s Party State Committee
Carpenter’s Council
the Index
Stoll
Indianapolis Organized Super
Uncle Sam's Coffers Pile Up Pension Checks
Despite fewer applicants, over 1.5 million dollars in pension payments flowed into the Union block offices on Saturday. About 85 thousand dollars was paid that day to claimants appearing in person, with expected lower demand over the next three days to finish payments.
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Vunion
Jetriday
Harris in police court on assault drunkenness charge
George Harris, honorary member of the barrel house association, was in police court Saturday charged with assault and battery and drunkenness. He directed Clerk Hedian to inform Bart Parker to come up and settle his fine, claiming he is “in the push” and Parker must help. The clerk noted Parker should decide how to respond as a politician.
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George Harris
Barrel House Association
Hedian
Bart Parker
Works Board
Bart
Geo. Harris
Juan
Columbian club clam bake at Broad Ripple park Sunday
The Columbian club hosts its second annual clam bake at Broad Ripple park on Sunday. Barnum's store at 200 I Market st reports 23 dozen eyes touched Saturday morning by thieves in a wagon. Church events include St James choir at St George's Sunday. Wim Drill to sing and Rev Berry to preach.
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Columbian Club
Broad Ripple Park
Barnum'sa
I. Market St
St. James Church
St. George's Church
Wim
Berry
Thomas M. Guelle
Labor Signal
Albert W. Wishard
Wurtz
State Tax Commission
Boyd
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Robert Keller
Stuckmeyer
Retail Grocers’ Association
Keller
State House
Griffin
Morgan County
Arm strongs tied to jail plot in Tipton Illinois
In Tipton Indiana August reports detail a dramatic plot to break into the county treasurer’s office and free Calvin Armstrong amid a $60,000 shortfall. Confessions allege James J Armstrong aided conspirators with funds and shelter, while deputies planned to bolt the jail. Three masked men later raided the treasurer’s home seeking concealed money.
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Armstrong
Paddock on Oracles and Fated Prophecies
The piece muses on ancient lore and skeptical wit, citing deaths, decrees, and fate as unreliable guides. It hints at prophetic bets and public credulity, then abruptly shifts to a weather forecast for Indiana, predicting continued fair weather into Monday with slight cooling.
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Killehen
Ben
Morton
Indiana
And Thus Ends the Affair. Carcase Fire Indictments Dropped
The grand jury after thorough inquiry fails to return indictments in the cold storage warehouse fire, finding no evidence of criminality. In London the American yacht Navahoe defeats Calluna by several minutes in a 42 mile race for £75 and a silver medal.
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Carcase
London
Calluna
Claims of Silver Men at Washington Extra Session
Washington reports three or four leading free silver advocates waver under repeal pressure as senators try to keep weak members in line. Teller telegraphs that unconditional repeal of the Sherman law is impossible, with silver forces poised for compromise. New York delegation faces doorkeeping questions and currency remains in premium, with hoarded money likely to enter markets if rates hold.
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New York
Sun
Washington
Walcot
Stewart
Dreaver
Col
Teller
Times
Hea
Senate
Wasurvron
Crucua
Turner
Ny Yorks
Artificial Lake at Fairview Gains Public Support
Citizens including Smiley N. Chambers Sterling J. Holt Preston Trusler Myron King express approval for Tun Son's plan to build an artificial lake west of Fairview park in Indianapolis. Proponents cite value for recreation and potential boating revenue to help fund construction.
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Tun Son
Fairview Park
Ij Gee
Fairview
Smiley N. Chambers
Sun Man
Indianapolis
Sterling J. Holt
Preston
Trusler
Tie Son
Myron King
Vairview
Bank of Commerce to reopen within sixty days
Bank directors move toward resuming operations as creditors resist deep discounts. Receiver Ed Hawking to assume charge. examiner Young to finish book inspection. A separate Washington note reports President Cleveland arriving at the capital and White House reception.
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Bank of Commerce
Bosson
Ed. Hawking
Indianapolis National
Examiner Young
Studebaker Resigns From World’s Fair Commission
Hon Clemens Studebaker of South Bend resigned from the world’s fair commission to the governor on Saturday due to ill health.
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Studebaker
Clemens Studebaker
South Bend
World’s Fair Commission
Cincinnati G A R notes encampment plans and parade bids
PNCAMPMINS NOTES Cincinnati G A R posts will send 2500 veterans to the encampment. A committee on war pageantry will meet Saturday to set costs for 15 historical floats. Chairman Lazarus is arranging a one cent per mile rate with Central traffic for naval veterans' convention. Hiram Plummer seeks drum and bugle corps active in both parties to perform Sept 7 parade. F Noyes post Cincinnati contracts Ames union band Michigan City to lead the parade and arrange transportation for veterans unable to march.
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Cincinnati
G. A. R. Posts
Committee On War Pageantry
Lazarus
RE. F. Noyes
Ames Union Band
Michigan City
Editor fatally shot after contempt case dispute
In TeXARKana Ark on Aug 5 Captain W S Allen editor of the Daily Interstate News was fatally shot by Bowie County Texas Judge John J King after a month long dispute over Allen's alleged contempt of court. The ball entered his left side and passed through the body. doctors report little chance of recovery.
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Teexarakkana
Ark
W. S. Allen
Interstate News
John J. King
Bowie County
Texas
Allen
Commissioners’ Court
Ising
King
Garbage question stirs city offices over hauling rules
Woodard, head of the garbage contractor, pressed the Board of Health to answer three questions about hauling rights, crematory entry, and outside-city disposal. He alleges crews work for rivals to dump waste outside the city to increase trips, while hotel owners seek ordinance changes. Dr. Morrison says only the Board of Works holds the ordinance power and local haulers must meet covered-wagon rules. Woodard threatens legal action if he does not get justice.
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Board of Health
Morrison
Rick Woodard
Dr. Morrison
Board of Works
Health Board
Runaway Terre Haute Girl Found Drunk Near Saloon
An 11 year old girl calling herself Minnie Madison ran away from Terre Haute parents who allegedly abused her. Found intoxicated behind a saloon in Terre Haute by W. Stoltz of Evansville, she was taken to Union station and then to police. She stated her name Nellie Dodge and sought an aunt in the area, sobbing and willing to return home.
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Minnie Beadison
Terre Haute
Minnie Madison
Union Station
W. Stoltz
Tevansville
Buchanan
Nellie Dodge
Local Court Proceedings and Arrests Reported
Cadi Buskirk has gone to Chicago and Arthur Brown acts as judge pro tem. Samuel Taylor colored faced assault and battery with intent to kill Conductor McFarland during a fare dispute and was bound over to the grand jury. James Collier waived examination on burglary charges for stealing carpenter tools from 206 Blackford Street. Mig-man Stout arrested Frank Asch after a Saturday confrontation. Asch resisted officers and was bruised when Stout tore his shirt.
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Cadi Buskirk
Chicago
Arthur Brown
Samuel Taylor
Conductor McFarland
James Collier
Blackford
Stout
Frank Asch
Two runaways in custody of police chief
Doty Davis and Cora Bocius, both 18, are held by Police-mstron Buchanan after repeatedly running away. Found Friday night at Mollie Walker's home. Davis cites cruel treatment at home. the girls are not charged with a crime, but await court, guardians, or parental action.
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Doty Davis
Cora Bocius
Mstron Buchanan
Mollie Walker
Greenbury Walker
Davis
Board of Children Guardians
Alleged Forger Freeman Flees Jail in Indiana
In Wasasa Indiana on August 5 Saturday morning Fred King awaiting forgery trial was allowed by the sheriff to do odd jobs about the jail and then skipped out he remains at large. Also noted death of pioneer Mrs Rachael McCloskey aged 93 oldest Davies county resident. Y M C A notes report ongoing bathroom repairs Ora Pearson to lead song service and prayer meeting. M C A wheelman to bicycle races at fairgrounds July 24. physical director McCulloch attends international conference in Chicago.
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Liscanes
Wasasa
Ind
Fred King
Sherif
Washincton
Rachael McCloskey
Davies County
Y. M. QC
Ora Pearson
Highty. M. C. A
Wheelman
Fair Grounds
McCulloch
Chicago
International Conference of Physical Directors
New bookcases at Wm Elders Dyeing and Cleaning
Emith's dye works on ST N Pennsylvaniia offers new bookcases at the Woolworth shopfront, signaling updated inventory and improved display space for customers seeking cleaning and dyeing services.
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Wm. L. Elders
Emith’s Dye Works
N. Pennsylvaniia
Sullivan's Diary Aims at Roiling Queens Borough Politics
An excerpt from Sullivan's diary returns to last night's disturbances over councilman elections at the Hendricks club rooms. He quips that riots demand marching rules, mocks rivals Tom Taggert and Sim Coy, and contemplates political purges while lamenting dirty basement meetings and the toll on his own career ambitions.
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Tom
Leroy Templeton Visits City to Talk Finance
Leroy Templeton, former people's party governor candidate from Johnson county, spent time with Non-conformist groups discussing finances. He criticized Gov. Matthews and warned of dire times if Congress blocks free coinage. Templeton plans more speeches in the southern states.
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Leroy Templeton
People’s Party
Johnson County
Indiana
Sun
Roby
Matthews
Congress
Templeton
Queensland crew butchered as vessel seized by natives
Reports from Australia state a Queensland labor vessel off the Malayta coast was captured by natives. The white crew were killed, ship looted and burned. The Weasel was lured with promises of recruits, surrounded, and its men butchered. Elsewhere Wellsville pottery firm assigns assets over 73000 with 400 workers left without jobs. New Bedford safe deposit firm fails with 200000 capital. Decatur county banking firm assigns assets 471000 liabilities 315000. embarrassment described as temporary.
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San Francisco
Australia
Queensland
Malayta
Easy Liverecor
Pioneer Pottery Company
Wellsville
Lfour Hundred
New Reprono
Mass
New Bedford Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Lion
Decatur County Banking Resociation
Davis City
Garden Grove
Death follows train wreck victim in Indiana
John Walker died from injuries after being struck by a freight train Friday night near Bion Mony, Ind. The crash occurred Friday, and he succumbed to his injuries on the following Saturday.
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Bion Mony
Ind
Spl
John Walker
Stocks Opened Weak in New York and Abroad
Markets opened weak in New York while American railway shares rose in London. The California world’s fair celebrated Pioneer Day with many forty-niners present. In Sare province Siamese fought French, Siamese troops reportedly injured. New York health officers found no cholera aboard the Karamania. Federal and state officials will cooperate on plague control. Grover Cleveland arrived in New York en route to Washington, joking with reporters. Dan Lamont discussed hopes to repeal the Sherman purchase clause.
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New York
London
California
Sare Province
Siam
la Plata
Argentine
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Dan Lamont
Disorderly Democratic Convention Ends in Riot and Nomination
A tumultuous Hendrick’s club hall convention to nominate councilmen-at-large devolved into shouting, fights, and police intervention. After hours of uproar, Murphy Habeney Schrader Goebel led first ballot votes, Dan Menninger won on the second ballot, with adjournment near 3 am.
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Hendrick
Taggart
Barney Conroy
Ward
Fifth Ward
Berney Conroy
Billy” Peelle
Billy Hord
Jim Keach
Col. Hicklin
Jim Wreach
Vic Backus
Hicklin
Backus
Col
Bill
Hicksm
Murphy Schrader
Gobel
Jers
Murphy
Habeney
Schrader
Goebel
Dan Menninger
Ealcon
Struck by a pole on Illinois street car line
Wm Madden conductor on the Illinois street line was struck by a pole below Second street about 8 PM Saturday and fell unconscious on the car floor. Dr Beck and later Dr Marsee attended him at Muhl’s drug store corner Illinois and Thirteenth streets. By 10:30 PM he remained unconscious with very serious injuries.
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Wm. Madden
N. Tlinoisst
Second St
Beck
Muhl
Ilinois
Thirteenth-sts
Dr. Marsee
Madden
After the Ball You Hear This Song at Zeb Theater
The Park theater will open with a twist on a familiar tune next Monday when the stage hosts a humorous swap title called after the Wait, promising good natured fun for audiences. The note invites theatergoers to expect a playful musical kickoff.
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Zeb
Park Theater
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