Factional Democratic Nominations Reported Across City Wards
Nominations for Democratic candidates dominated by a close fight in Ward 13 where Barry led Ed Bernauer and Moriarty and Colter contested unclear outcomes. In Ward 9 James Reilly defeated Clark while Willis Smith led in the Fifteenth. Turner Hall hosted rallies near Morris Street Meridian with observers noting heated exchanges and shifting loyalties as results pointed to a tight citywide contest.
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Pelmart
A Berets
Moffett
Ward
Phe Yoling
Turner Hall
Morris-st
Meridian
Higgins
J. F. Barrett
E. R. Hooten
John Martin
Hooten
Martin
Barry
Ed Bernauer
Colter
James B Moriarty
Canlon
M. C. Kelly
Phil Hoffbauer
Sup
Willis F. Smith
James Reilly
Clark
von Spreckelsen
Indiana G A R feud over $250 Ryan flag money
The Indiana Grand Army of the Republic faces a dispute after Governor allocates $250 for the return of Terry’s Texas Rangers flag to Ryan department commander. Grand Army officials protest lack of consultation and question who may spend the funds. The act delegates duties to the governor and Ryan with union soldiers as appointed.
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Ryan
Indiana
Department of Indiana
Grand Army
General Assembly
Dunlap
State House
Wilson
R. M. Smock
Boundary dispute chills Chicago post office visit request
E W Fitzpatrick of the treasury returned from Ottawa after inviting the governor general and cabinet to Chicago for the corner stone laying of the new post office in October. The reception was chilly as Sir Wilfrid Laurier cited press misrepresentation on the boundary issue and feared insults from some Americans. He may reconsider.
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Washington
E. W. Fitzpatrick
Treasury Department
Ottawa
Chicago
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Five Drownings Reported In Patapsco River Disaster
Five persons were drowned Saturday morning when a small rowboat capsized in the Patapsco river near Baltimore. Drowned: Andrew Deems, William J. Lyman, Edward Gaconey, Edward Garrack, and Mrs. Hoover. Mrs. Andrew Deems, who was in the party, was saved by a policeman. All bodies have been recovered.
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Baltimore
Patapsco
Andrew Deems
Wm. J. Lyman
Edward Gaconey
Edward Garrack
Hoover
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice List
Births record multiple families with names and addresses including Skegeges Wise Stewart Schott Koorey Adams Donley Aichorn Jameson Thomas and others. Deaths include Délbert Gulley Anna Holloway Nora O'Donnell Mary Mull and Joseph Howard with causes and residences. Marriage licenses note Levy Imbler and Pearly Peterson John Goodall and Mattie Temple.
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Robert and
Mary Skegeges
W. Mary- Jand-st
Mrs. Wise
Blake-st
Willis
Lula Stewart
College Ave
Richard and
Anna Schott
Kentucky Ave
Harris
Katie Koorey
Madison Ave
Ghas
Anna Adams
Wis EB
Laura Donley
Park-ave
Chris and
Tillie Aichorn
Beville-ave
Chas
Louise Jameson
Prospectat
Charlotte Thomas
Parkave
Délbert Gulley
Anna Holloway
Nora O'Donnell
Mary Mull
Joseph Howard
Levy Imbler
Pearly Peterson
John, Goodall
Mattie Temple
Washington Affairs and Economic Projections
Washington affairs note cabinet action to admit 50 000 high bred cattle into Cuba duty free. Lead U S production 1898 222 000 tons. Mint director estimates world gold production 1898 at least 284 000 000 with Africa 80 800 000 Australia 67 500 000 United States 64 468 000 Russia 25 000 000 Canada Klondike 14 000 000. New Haven telegraph operators 300 survey shows over 500 ready to strike if pay rise denied.
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United States
Mint
Africa
Australia
Russia
Mexico
Canada
Klondike
New Haven. Conn
New’ Haven ‘Railroad
John’ R. Cardinal
Officers Deny Persecution Linked to Resignation
WEST POINT Aug 5 Officers and cadets of the United States Military Academy deny any persecution connected with the resignation of Sig Albert of Lancaster Pennsylvania or those other Hebrews.
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Point
Nloy
United States Military Academy
Sig Albert
Lancaster
Rich Yet Starving Patients In Care Debate
A fragmented snippet notes wealthy patients and care issues, mentioning Hostetters Sromeck and a grim perception of treatment. The passage hints at medical revenue pressure and the tension between affluence and access within a hospital or clinic setting.
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Joey
Merchants Lunch at Entei Station Restaurant
A readable fragment mentions merchants and a restaurant named Entei station, with a token reference to lunch and a remedy labeled LERY-VESCE for headache. Harmless and pleasant tones are implied in the fragment.
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Atey
Merchants
Entei ‘Station
Dreyfus Affair Sparks Deputies Protest in Rennes
A Rennes cable says MPs demand a chamber assembly to stop harming France, accusing Jews of ruining the country. They claim the Dreyfus affair has depressed rail and national defenses, with generals sacrificed and courts influenced by politicians.
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Chicago
Rennes
The
Tribune
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Dreyfus
Altgeld on Goebel and Kentucky crisis
Ex Governor Altgeld in an interview discusses the Kentucky situation. He predicts Goebel will be crushed at the polls, says Kentucky Democrats will not tolerate actions overriding the people’s will, and notes Bryan will likely oppose Goebel.
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Chicago
Altgeld
Kentucky
Goebel
Bryan
Blood Feud Trial in Kentucky Narrows on Kin Allegiances
Barbourville Ky Aug 5 The Baker Howard feud stirs anew as five Howard witnesses accuse James Baker of taking part in a deadly encounter. About 20 Bakers offer alibis while Emma Baker and John Baker testify against their kin. Emma identifies Jim as part of the assassinating party and says he threatened her after the killing. The Howards allegedly paid witnesses to testify against the Bakers.
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Barbourville
Tom
James
Jessie Barrett
Hioward
Baker
Howard
Tom Baker
Bul Howard
Clay County
John Baker
Emma Baker
Jim
Emma
Howards
City Board to settle stall row Tuesday
The Board of safety will meet Tuesday to decide the space distribution dispute on the new market grounds at Market and Alabama streets. If Goebel fails to reach a deal with gardeners, spaces will be sold at auction. Officials plan to keep Washington and Delaware streets clear of marketers and review next year's appropriation estimates.
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Goebel
Board of Safety
Market
Alabama Sts
Washington and Delaware Sts
Market St
Tomlinson Hall
Johnson
Militia Company Organized in Martinsville Event
A state militia company was formed Friday night in Martinsville Indiana. Adjutant general to muster the unit on Thursday. The street fair is confirmed for September 26 to 30. Nancy Campbell of Jackson township was returned to Haughville insane asylum. Objections arise to L E Ballard Mooresville for district truant officer.
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Martinsville
Ind
Nancy Campbell
Jackson Township
Haughville Insane Asylum
L. E. Ballard
Mooresville
Gasoline Explosion Wrecks Store In Philadelphia
Gasoline explosion at the grocery store of George A. Jones at 62nd and Vinests, Philadelphia, wrecked the two story building and injured four people. The injured are Malcolm Alcorn 15 seriously burned Ada Jones Mrs Mary Leich and Charles Leich. Total loss estimated at 35000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
George A. Jones
Malcolm Alcorn
Ada Jones
Mary Leich
Charles Leich
Alcorn
Bad lightning destroys Shelbyville business and telephone plant
Shelbyville Indiana August 5 lightning Saturday morning struck the Mutual telephone plant and Morrison and Deprez drug store destroying both. Hazel Nelllis the night operator had just removed the head telephone and stepped from the switchboard when the bolt flashed she was uninjured but would have been killed otherwise. Loss on telephone plant 4509 dollars loss on drug store 2000 dollars about 400 instruments dead.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Mutual Telephone
Morrison & Deprez
Hazel Nellis
Lava Covered Hawaii Areas Reported By Passengers
The Japanese steamer Hong Kong Maru arrived from Honolulu reporting lava covered about 35 square miles near Hawaii's recent volcanic eruptions.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Hawaii
Assault on 15 year old girl shocks Massillon
Crystal Springs reports a brutal attack on Miss Tillie Reese, 15, by an armed assailant along the C L W track Friday night. She was knocked down and gagged with clay, left in critical condition as a posse hunts the suspect.
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Massillon
Crystal Springs
Tillie Reese
Philip Reese
Miss Reese
Steel Observer at State Tax Board Proceedings in Michigan
State treasurer Steel of Detroit observed the State board of tax commissioners on Saturday as they plan to centralize assessments, hire clerks, and examine counties. He notes Michigan lacks county assessors and cites parallels with Indiana tax methods. The board heard the Gaff estate appeal over debt deductions and witnesses including Capt. Lostuetter and Oscar Montgomery testified on ownership and corporate status.
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Steel
Detroit
Mich
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board of Auditors
Michigan
Indiana
Board of “Auditors
Russell A. Alger
Alger
Mr. Steel
Pingree
Gaff
Dearborn
Gaffs
Cincinnati
Capt
Lostuetter
Thomas Gay
Isbell & Co
Oscar Montgomery
Tax Board
Drowning Report From Galveston Seeks Details On Dunkinson
Police received a Galveston telegram naming W. R. Dunkinson son of John Dunkinson of Indianapolis as drowned Saturday morning with few specifics. He was 25 a telegraph operator a former Scripps McRae and Associated Press worker. He married in Terre Haute and had not long been in Galveston where he had gone for his wife’s health. Dunkinson was known in Dayton and Indianapolis as an expert swimmer.
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Galveston
Tex
W. R. Dunkinson
John Dunkinson
Indianapolis
Beast
Bray
Terre Haute
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Dayton, O
Herald
Associated Press
Track Elevation Rally At Prohi Convention Nomination
In a criminal court room at 2 45 p m Saturday the Prohi convention nominated a city ticket with Rev W R Proctor leading prayer. Rev A L Or cutt named permanent chairman and J F McWhirter or M E Race eyed for mayor. A committee proposed a track elevation platform and municipal ownership of street railways while denouncing natural gas meters and city lax enforcement. The platform drew anticipated opposition to partisan attacks.
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Prohi
Criminal Court Room
W. R. Proctor
Lincoln-ave
M. D. Church
A. L. Orcutt
Englewood
Clark
The
Phalanx
Murderer Dunham Arrested in Louisville
In Louisville a man giving the name C F Netherfield but suspected as James C Dunham, wanted in Santa Clara county California for the murder of six people in Col R C McClinsey’s family, was arrested around noon. A reward of 11000 dollars remained for his arrest.
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James C. Dunham
Santa Clara County
California
Col
R. C. McClinsey
Dunham
Emperor William Returns From Norway Visit
Emperor William arrived Saturday by imperial yacht Hoehenzollern after a rough sea voyage. The cutter ferrying the Kaiser to shore nearly jammed against the quay as it was rammed by waves and struggled to land.
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Emperor William
Kiel
Norway
Hoehenzollern
Kaiser
Ghost Haunts Him in Arkansas Lynching Case
Wiley Bunn, a self confessed negro killer, has been returned to Calhoun county Arkansas. He says he will be glad when he is hanged. Bunn killed planter Martin six years ago and claims Martin's ghost visits him every Tuesday night and struggles with him. Three men were lynched for the crime.
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ST. Louis
Wiley Bunn
Calhoun County
Arkansas
Bunn
Martin
Fire ruins Newton Priest barn in Jackson township
PORTLAND Ind Aug 5 Newton Priests large barn in Jackson township burned Friday night He had just insured it and had not received the policy.
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Portland
Ind
Newton Priest
Jackson Township
Fire destroys village of Kiehelle France
Wires report that the village of Kiehelle France was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Other items note July deaths in Havana and a New York school trustee election in Poughkeepsie. Labor shortages in the northwest send harvest workers to fields at two dollars a day. Three unknown young men said to be hunters die in a wagon collision with a train at Humboldt Kansas. General Aristoi company of Rochester New York is incorporated with five million dollars capital to deal in photographic supplies. Milwaukee health official F C Schultz urges a bill for medical exams of all men applying for marriage licenses.
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Kiehelle
France
Havana
James Roosevelt
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Northwest
Humboldt
Aristo’ Company
Rochester
F.C. Schultz
Mir ‘Waukee
Headless Body Found in North Canadian River
The headless body of an unknown man was found in the North Canadian River at Oklahoma City. Police are investigating the grisly discovery as a suspected homicide and are seeking clues to identify the victim and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Oklahoma
City
O. T
North ¢ Canadian Rive
Man Falls From Wagon on Southeastern Avenue
Police learned at 11:45 p.m. Saturday that William Litchmier fell from a wagon at Southeastern Avenue and Trowbridge Street and died shortly after from his injuries. Dispensary ambulance transported the body.
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Southeastern-ave
William Litchmier
Trowbridge St
Grand Rapids Opens the Game With a Vengeance
In a baseball game, Grand Rapids leads early as Indianapolis fails to score through three innings. Grand Rapids plates a run by the end of the second inning as Bat Kellum and Hayden Jones contribute to the offense.
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Grand. Rapids
Indianapolis
Grand: Rapids
Kellum
Hayden
Jones
Sovereign Citizens of the United States Army Draws Near
Carl Brown of Gen Cox ey’s staff leads a movement called Sovereign citizens of the United States. The group plans a staged march from Wichita to Rockland by Christmas and a capital march to Washington on January 1, 1900 to press for anti trust legislation.
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Kansas City
Carl Brown
Coxey
Army of the Commonweal
Washington
United States
Wichita
Kan
Rockland
Yellow fever deaths rise in Hampton region
From Yellow Jack Virginia the daily fever report notes three more deaths since Friday with no new cases. Authorities report the tally as of today in the Hampton area, stressing continuing vigilance and quarantine measures.
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Hampton
Cattle and grain market notes from Indianapolis Aug 5
Cattle receipts light with a steady market and minor price shifts. Export and shipping cattle include good to prime steers from 1350 lbs up, and various grades of feeders, butchers and calves listed with bid ranges. sheep hogs and prices also noted. City grain market reports wheat corn oats and timothy bids and receipts for Saturday show mixed activity and steady to firm tones.
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Indianapolis
Seecis Coi
City
Timothy
Shiel and Co Antitrust Live Stock Market Report
Indianapolis August 5 reports good receipts and a strong market. Prices range from 1% to 160 with mixed mediums and en at 3.60 to 3.85. market strength noted with slight gains in several classes.
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Rg. RB
Shiel & Co
Indianapolis
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