Two Rail Wrecks Rocks Illinois and Lindsey
Two railroad wrecks mar Aug 7 headlines. Peoria division freight 42 split on descent to a river bridge near Danville with multiple injuries and buried crew, while 44 and a rear-car struck, bridge damage expected to be fixed by Tuesday. Lake Shore No 9 wreck at Lindsey, sleepers derail into a freight, killing Engineer Lafferty and J. S. Spaine, injuring noted passengers and crew, rails spreading blamed.
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Danville
Ill
Peoria
Big Four
Conley
Daniel O’connor
Flannegan
Stone
Chas
Jackson
Grow
O'Connor
Indianapolis
Connelly
Peoria & Eastern Road
Sun
Wabash
Danville Junction
Urbana
Lake Shore
Fotepo
Lindsey
Fremont
Lafferty
Juiesman Spaine
Robertson
Bruno Kniffter
Cleveland
A. H. West
Chicago
Porter Stevens
Burglar Captured After Neighborhood Chase in Ill
A 17 year old burglar fled from Mrs Johnson and Mrs Simpson, then jumped from a porch roof as Patrolmen Ballard and Ward chased him. Captured on W Second near Howard, he gave the name Geo Pinsly. A gold watch stolen from Frank Potter on July 4 was recovered.
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N. Illinoia
Ballard and Ward
OG. F. Johnson
Johnson
Ballard
Ward
W. Second St
Howard
Geo. Pinsly
Frank Potter
Potter
World market moves and political shifts in one day
Monday saw wheat futures rise on the Chicago market while New York stocks remained lively. In Chicago the Great L A W meet opened, Liabilities of a local iron and steel firm neared 90000 dollars. Reports note currency stabilization in India and failed attempts to push exchange rates below 151-12 amid global tensions. Details mention U S senator vacancy in Wyoming with A L New expected to succeed Beckwith and Gov McKinley urging clear tariff stance to restore confidence.
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Chicago
Chicago Iron and Steel Company
New York
Congress
India
A. ©. Beckwith
U. S
Wyoming
A. L. New
McKinley
Furniture at Wm. L. Elder's Dyeing and Cleaning
Emith edge works at 67 N. Pennsylvania Street advertises furniture cleaning and dyeing services under Wm. L. Elder's. Unclear full business scope but indicates cleaning options for household items.
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Wm. L. Elder
Emith’edge Works
Pennsylvania-st
Indiana Day Proclamation Plans Hoosier Convention
Gov. Matthews issues a proclamation setting August 22 for a general Hoosier convention branded Indiana day at the world's fair. The event will be in a hall yet to be named with speakers including ex-President Harrison Gen. Lew Wallace and James Whitcomb Riley. Expect a large attendance and brief remarks rather than formal addresses.
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Matthews
Indiana
Harrison
Lew Wallace
James Whitcomb Riley
Sidewalk dispute settled andKenyon address board meeting
Representatives of a long distance telephone company spoke to the Board of Public Works seeking permission to operate. They pledged to underground wires within a half mile of Monument Place and to comply with ordinances. The panel will reconvene Tuesday morning. A grading contract for Beville Avenue was set at 1.49 per foot to M Kirkpatrick. The board refused to move Broadway sidewalks to the curb. Hamilton was told to stop sprinkling Pennsylvania Avenue between St Clair and Seventh streets. Kenyon plans to improve by hand work.
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Kenyon
Ort
Long Distance
Board of Public Works
Monument Place
Beville Ave
Michigan
Washington Sta
M. Kirkpatrick
Broadway
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
St. Clair
City wrPrs. County rights of way and local notices
County commissioners grant a right of way to a long distance company. Civil and legal notices report a variety of local matters including medical society visit, insurance claims, auction house lease, lawsuits, labor day events, water quality checks, criminal cases, accident injuries, religious preaching, habeas corpus actions, memorial church pastor inaugural address, and a list of licenses births deaths and marriages.
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Marion County Medical Society
Ferguson
City Hospital
John Jenson
Farmers’ and Breeders’ Livestock Insurance Company
Progress Manufacturing Company
Georgia St
Metcalf
State Health Board
J.N. Hurty
Hartford City
Win. Moore
Martinaville
Brown
Cadi
Harry Lowes
McGuff and
Stout
Cal. Divine
University Park
Lowes
Hayes
Delaware St
Eleanor Mullen
Indiana Reform School For Girls
Katie Fay
Reformatory
Sullivan
Frank Ballard
Memorial Presbyerian Church
Brutus
Jas
Lulu Dobbs
Dan
Mattie Crockett
Richard
Mrs. Clark
A. 2
Sylvia Hovey
Frank
Mrz. Davia
Geo
Mrs. Hughes
Chas
Ophelia Harris
Ella Welburg
Anna Coffin
Frances Davis
Dazaras
W.N. Hanetthill
Ada V. Jennings
Mary Redlinger
Aug.a. Moore
Jacob J. Steinmetz
Lillie C. Steinmetz
George W. Pence
Cigra F. Williams
Samuel Rabingon
Sallie Brown
Jesse D. Day
Stella May Carothers
Frederick A. Abel
Louitta Hartfield
John McAlister
Alice Gales
Fire Destroys Schmidt Ice Houses and Surrounding Property
Heavy flames swept the McCarty area on Monday afternoon causing about 15000 dollars in damage. The Schmidt brewery ice houses at 236 E McCarty st were first struck and quickly spread to 224 and 228, gutting multiple homes and a stable. Two accidents occurred during the blaze including a worker’s fall and a runaway wagon killing a horse.
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McCarty
Schmidt Brewing Company
E. McCartyst
A. O. Ward
F. J. Myers
Peter Olsen
East-st
S. New Jeresy St
Schmidt
New Jersey S
Webster
IlMnoia-st
American Express Company
South-st
Boyd's Resignation Shocks Citizens' Railway Face
President Mason declines to discuss Supt Boyd's resignation amid rumors of a shake up in the Citizens' street railway, noting no successor named and that conductors deny theft allegations. He hints at possible director meetings and a future return to his law office.
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Mason
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Boyd
McKee
Bir. Boyd
Fue Stn
Citizens’ Company
Supt. Boyd
Street Railway
Beating on N Pennsylvania Street Prompts Arrests
Deeter, a Gale Street resident, was assaulted on N Pennsylvania Street by Larry McKeon and John Smith. He was knocked down and beaten unconscious with a heavy cane after remarks toward the assailants. Dr Marsee treated injuries and Deeter was taken to City hospital as a crowd gathered.
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Deeter
J. A. Deeter
Gale St. Brightwood
N. Pennsylvania St
Larry McKeon
John Smith
McKeon
Smith
Wages Cut By Local Contractors Prompt Labor Strike
Local contractors’ decision last week led teamsters and laborers to resume work Monday at reduced pay. Teamsters drop from 3.75 to 2.50 dollars per day and laborers from 1.75 to 1.50. Workers agreed with poor spirits but will hold a meeting likely Monday night to decide further action, including potential strikes.
Government Ownership of Railroads urged in Congress plan
A nationwide plan advocates government ownership of railroads. Washington, Aug. 7. Geo. Washburne of Boston and Col. A. A. Fisk with western populists meet officials and financiers to push a scheme to issue bonds for two thirds of railroad value and treasury notes for the rest. They claim relief and unprecedented prosperity would follow as bonds buy lines west of the Mississippi, with routes moved at cost to aid crops and commodities. Washburne heads to Washington to seek congressional backing.
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Cuicano
Washburne
Boston
National People’s Party Committee
Col
A. A. Fisk
West
Treasury
Mississippi River
Washington
Congress
Whitecaps Attack Indiana Brothers In Boone Township
In Harrison county Indiana on a Sunday dawn a mob of young men attacked the Conrad house after a warning to leave. Gunfire killed Ed Jimston Isaac Clowe and two others, while Wm Wiseman and John Timberlake were mortally wounded. The Conrads escaped and may face lynching if captured.
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Corroon
Ind
Sam
Bill Conrad
Conrads
Boone Township
Harrison County
Conrad
Fred
Conrad House
Conrad Fort
Conrada
Ed. Jimston
W. T
Sanger's Bad Luck at Milwaukee Track Race
Walter Sanger, Milwaukee rider, escaped death after a crash at the South Side track during preliminary heats. He was knocked from his wheel as riders turned the second bend, five others piling on. Though no bones appeared broken, he is badly injured and unable to move a finger.
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Cricaso
Ill
Aus
Walter ©. Sanger
Milwaukee
Board of Safety Meeting Cites Ordinance on Fast Electric Cars
The Board of Public Safety met Monday and reviewed dry monthly reports. Frank Kelwig pressed that a city ordinance bans fast electric cars, while Supt Colbert’s bid for department uniforms was rejected due to unsatisfactory Cincinnati bids. Hose driver John Costello was fined two days pay for not pulling to the proper fire plug, claiming horses stopped him. The board allowed press members to buy and number badges for fires. President Hawking was absent.
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Board of Safety
Board of Public Safety
Orange
Frank Kelwig
Colbert
Cincinnati
John Costello
No. 2
Hawking
Architects to map city for visitors at encampment
Vonnegut and Bohn, architects, prepare a city map for visitors at the encampment. Souvenir programs will have illuminated covers with pictures of buildings and points of interest. Encampment committee on grand stands meets Monday evening to finalize the principal stand at the corner of Washington and Mericiansts. Dr J. Tl. Bailard, former secretary Board of Health, Vincennes, Ind., has moved to this city.
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Vonnegut & Bohn
Washington and
Mericiansts
3. Tl. Bailard
Board of Health
Vincennes, Jud
Congress to Hear President Message on Silver and Tariffs
Washington reports the new Congress prepares to receive the president's message likely advocating repeal of the Sherman Act and silver parity with gold. Bourke Cochran and WmoD Byrum named anti silver readers, with Culbertson and others pushing for free coinage. Debate expected to begin Tuesday as members, attendees, and press await the message.
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Washington
Congress
House
United States
Bourke Cochran
New York
Wmod
Bynum
Indiana
Hug
Bianch
Culbertson
Cochran
Senate
Springer
Holman
Wilson
West Virginia
Hinetros
Crisp
Reed
Simpson
Judge Crisp
James F. Crisp
George F. Crisp
Charles F. Crisp
Butler
Quay
Pennsylvania
Pasco
Florida
Beckwith
Wyoming
Wasntineroy
Cox
North Carolina
Stanford
California
Big Postof Pich Steals Report Sparks Indiana Probe
A dispatch claims a major Fort Wayne postoffice robbery is under investigation with Postoffice inspector Holden to visit Indianapolis to inspect the report. Local officials express skepticism while notes on bank receivership and affiliated companies hint at further sensational disclosures and potential prosecutions.
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Rolden
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Holden
Thompson
U. S
Hawkins
State Tax Board Meets With Full Attendance
The State Tax Board met with full attendance and sworn in members by Clerk Sweeney of the supreme court. The day was devoted to organization and general discussion. State Auditor Henderson reported 74 railroad cases filed. the board will begin its slow grind Tuesday morning.
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State Tax Board
Stonday
Asch
Sweeney
Supreme Court
Henderson
Sullivan's Diam A Satirical Take On Campaign Bustle
In a wry Aug 7 item a satirical voice mocks political promises and voter woes. The text references fatigued constituents, a lingered saloon question, a playful jab at a board member, and a plan to fetch an animal trainer for mischief, all framed as a comic political lampoon.
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Morris Defrees
Evansville Railway Workers Hold 10 Percent Wage Stand
Evansville Indiana August 7. Firemen brakemen switchmen and conductors of the Evansville and Terre Haute railway have decided to oppose a 10 percent wage cut. They are willing to loan the company 10 percent of their wages. The engineers meeting outcome will be known later. The company will maintain its position and a large strike may follow.
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Evansville
Ind
Evansville & Terre Haute
Forecast for Indiana Promises Warm, Clear Weather
A transcription of a weather forecast notes Indiana will see fair and warmer conditions with Monday night and Tuesday turning warmer and sunny. Across the country skies are clear except in the Atlantic and Gulf states, and overall indicators point to fair weather.
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Indiana
Atlantic
Gulf States
Park Theater Opens Season With Zeb Comedy
The Park theater begins its season Monday with Zeb a comedy by Harry Hardy. Hardy, manager, claims a novelty with a movable sidewalk scene using 16 280 feet of scenery. He avoids depicting the delicate war between fair lady managers, noting Zeb is a lighthearted production not fit for grim melodrama.
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the Park Theater
Herry Hardy
Zeb
Troubles of Stop Gentlemen Seem to Spur Cleanup
The board of health acted last week to arrest garbage contractor Woodard and his crews, yielding fewer kicks and some wagons immobilized. Yet the system remains flawed as few property owners receive advance cards, and collectors still target boarding houses, leaving small property refuse to pile up.
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Board of Health
Woodard
Taos
Democrats nominate Crisp for speaker in caucus vote
In a Saturday evening caucus the Democrats nominated Crisp for speaker by acclamation and Kerr for clerk by acclamation. Yoder and Snow stood for sergeant at arms with Snow defeating Yoder by one vote, while Ruthwaite and Tom Johnson campaigned against him over Republican appointments. Hood's Sareaparillan is praised as beneficial to others.
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Crisp
Kerr
Yoder
Snow
Sergeant At-Arms
Herman W. Snow
Ruthwaite
Tom Johnson
Base Ball Tuesday at Lanham's with Indianapolis and Cincinnati clubs
The Indianapolis baseball club meets the Cincinnati league club at Lanham's on Tuesday with a 3 30 p m start. Batteries are Shepard and Schaub and Sullivan and Murphy. Indianapolis batting order lists Fischer second base F Schaub c Broderick right field Donovan left field Sanders first base Keifer catcher Barnes eight Schaub second base Shepard pitcher. The End of a Scandal Paris Aug 17 M Ducret editor of Cocorde and Norton forger of documents purporting to show state secrets sold to Great Britain by high French officials were convicted of forgery Norton three years Ducret one year Norton confessed implicating Ducret.
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Indianapolis Baseball Club
Lanham’s
Shepard
Schaub
Sullivan
Murphy
Indianapolis
Fischer
F. Schaub
Broderick
R. F
Donovan
J. F
Sanders
Keifer
C. T
Barnes
R. Schaub
Paris
M. Ducret
Cocorde
Norton
Great Britain
Ducret
Nortona
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Wirk
Board OF Works
Schmidt Brewery
Sanger
Byrum
Grover
Simmmen
Postof Pich
Examiner Young
Hawins
Edward Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Harbor Point
Mich
Lafayette
Haughey
Hawkine
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Indianapolis Glue Company
Indianapolis Curled Hair Works
Uns
Indianapolis Nations Bank
County Recorder’s
Glue Company
Schuyler Haughey
Theo, Haughey
Ics Company
H. Fef
James Stevenson
Indianapolis Curled Hair Company
Schuyler
Wil
Bank of Commerce
Win, Scott & Uo
State
Ansville
Terre Haute
The
Park Theater
Rive Washington
Hood
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