Prohibitionists Rally as Dems Face Internal Strife in City
The Democratic Party suffers factional split ahead of October elections. Reports say Mayor Sullivan may resign the city committee chairmanship to avoid political peril. Prohibitionists plan a full ticket and a court-house convention on September 13, while Republicans prep primaries and legal action over apportionment.
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Tommy Taggart
Business Administration
John F. White
Sullivan
Tom
Sun
Taggart
Prohibition
Col
Eli — Hitter
Thorpe
Court House
Sim Coy
Felix T. McWhirter
Col. Ritter
Denny
I. J. McWhirter
State Central Committee
Outraged and Murdered in New Mexico County
Report from Las Vreas New Mexico dated August 8 describes the brutal murder of an elderly woman in the eastern county area. An 11 year old girl who was outraged was killed as well. The home was robbed and no clues have been found.
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Las Vreas
N. M
Park Zeb the Clodhopper at the Park
The Park opened to its largest crowd in history on Monday with the cyclorama Battle of Gettysburg. Ushers in new dapper attire welcomed a packed house as Rose Melville delivers strong character work in the current show. Next week features Our Married Men.
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Zeb
Clodhopper
Gettysburg
Matt Adkina
Rose Melville
Directors hearLife guards plan and manager posts at Citizens street railway
The Citizens street railway directors met Tuesday with H Sellers McKee M A Verner John J Morand A A Zion and Tom Steele present from Pittsburg They discussed life guard suppliers but no firm plan emerged President Mason favored Buffalo guard The vacancy for Superintendent drew applicants Morand Zion and Steele presented bids in person Verdict expected soon Also wage cuts for teamsters to be discussed at next meeting Baum s grocery Ohio and East streets robbed Monday night $7 cash and cigars and tobacco taken by removing front window glass.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
H. Sellers McKee
M. A. Verner
Pittsburg
Mason
Buffalo
N. Y
Boyd
John J. Morand
A. A. Zion
Tom Steele
Messie
Verner
McKee
Baum
Ohio
Eaststs
Hawkins Heads Suspended Bank Affairs and Appointments
Receiver Ed Hawkins assumed control of the Indianapolis National Bank noting a likely wait for full information. He appointed Attorney John W. Kern as legal advisor and Walter T. Golt as permanent secretary. Sparks of rumors persist about assets liabilities and unsecured loans to the Indianapolis Cabinet Company.
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Mr. Kern
Indianapolis National Bank
Young
I. A. Collin
Percival
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Sun
Cabinet Company
T. P. Haughey
Mapleton
Ed. Hawkins
Fred. Johnley
Ilenny Lawrence
Frank M. Dell
Indianapolis
Jaz
Hawkins Esys
John W. Kern
Hawkins
Hig
Walter T. ©. Golt
Ashia Permanent Povuretary
Eagle Attack By Mammoth Bird in Marsh Fight
Maynes and Garquin frog fishing near a city marsh were charged by a giant eagle. The bird seized Maynes between the shoulders, tearing his coat and flesh while thrashing its wings. The men subdued the animal with a spear and rope, identifying the seven foot wingspan and three pound weight, noting the russet plumage and four and a half inch beak.
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Torepo
Joseph Maynes
Peter Garquin
Maynes
Magnes
Barquin
Question of Authority in Mull en Habeas Corpus Case
Judge Cox weighs where he is in authority as Eleanor Mull en seeks release from Indiana reform school. Attorneys spar over police court power, with expectation of release if the case is properly presented. Also brief notes on two unrelated items: a writ decision and a streetcar robbery in Omaha with nickels seized.
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Eleanor Mullen
Indiana Reform School
Cox
Hiesner
Reform School
Sullivan
Katia Fay
Lady Managers
Everetts
Winter
Board
Criminal Court
Dissatisfied Congregation Plans to Ask Resignation of Pastor
The Christ Episcopal Church at Monument Place and N. Meridian is poised to request Rev. J Hilliard Ranger’s resignation after the next general conference in October. Vestry member Richard Talbott confirmed trouble exists but did not deny potential action. Parishioners blame dwindling membership and poor music on Ranger, who is currently on a health vacation in Michigan with his wife away.
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J. Hilliard Ranger
Christ Episcopal Church
Monument Place
N. Meridian St
Ranger
Richard Talbott
Junger
Michigan
Being a Vast Improvement Over Me in Aug 8 Reign Remarks
An early diary style entry notes drought and ongoing dreath with jokes about Sim Coy and rain seeking. It mentions ice catching fire at a brewery and a fear of ice famine despite ice machines and Morris Deirees on the Board of Public Works. A call to repeal garbage man and the moon law is hinted. Patsy Sorman complains about a famed diamond and a plan to hatch solitaires. Lord Irenzel becomes receiver of a cabinet industry firm.
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Perry
Sim Coy
Morris Deirees
Board of Public Works
Congress
Patsy Sorman
Patsy
Lord Irenzel
Cleveland
Escape to Neaintuck: Harrison county fugitives elude capture
Sam and Bill Conrad, accused of killing five Harrison county white caps in Indiana, fled from their log hut Sunday afternoon with their mother and sister Fanny. They crossed the Ohio River at Mosquito creek into Kentucky and warned a ferryman they would kill those involved in their father’s alleged death. The Harrison sheriff will make no effort to pursue, as locals approve the self defense claim.
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Wastrornt
Sam
Bill Conrad
Harrison County
Ind
Fanny
Ohio River
Mosquito Creek
Bill Neil
Kentucky
Death of Mrs G E Hunt at 199 N Pennsylvania St
The wife of Dr G E Hunt died Tuesday forenoon at the family home after a brief illness. Previously well, she suffered brain congestion last Saturday and rapidly declined. She was formerly Miss Trace Morrison, married in October. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon.
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G. E. Hunt
Pennsylvania-st
Snow Hill Fire Wrecks Six Buildings in Maryland
Snow Hill Maryland suffered a devastating blaze Monday night with six structures saved from total ruin. Estimated loss reaches three hundred thousand dollars.
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Snow Hill
Chantibun
J. F. Miller
Milwaukee
Dayton, O
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
President Presses Silver Policy in Congress Debate
President Cleveland’s message urged immediate repeal of the silver purchase program, warned of currency instability, and called for rapid legislative action. The Senate and House debated repeal and related finance bills as the country faces gold and silver parity challenges and mounting gold outflows.
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Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Cleveland
Treasury
Law 60 Control the Action of the Secretary of the Treasury
Bint
Nicous
TSG
United States
Pew
Senator Hill
New York
Stewart
Nevada
Committee On Finance
Senator Lodge
Board of Works Advances Money as an Accommodation
The Board of Public Works quietly funded a $4496 electric bill as an accommodation after tests lagged. The bill was later paid. the company filed in writing that the 60 day testing period had not expired. President Conduitt denied secrecy. Bart Parker claimed prior knowledge but withheld comment.
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Board of Works
Board of Public Works
Electric Light Company
Conduitt
Bart Parker
Wes
Rainmaker’s Folly and Indiana Weather Outlook
A poem-like piece mocks a self described rainmaker who caused crop damage and foul weather, warning against overreaching. The forecast for Indiana calls for warmer temperatures and dry conditions Tuesday through Wednesday. State tax board prepared for heavy workload while Anderson belt railroad faces appraisal and possible tax reduction. Attica Covington Southern and Baltimore Ohio railroads discussed in session.
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Tomaz
Indiana
Montana
State Tax Board
Anderson Belt Railroad
Attica
Covington & Southern
Baltimore & Ohio
Impaired Digestion Cured by Beechams Pills in Era
A fragment notes Beechams Pills curing impaired digestion. It mentions a brane titled Admiral as the most popular in market, claims largest sales since December, and asserts Admiral is not made by a trust. Also references office desks at William L Elders.
Receiver Appointed for Indianapolis Cabinet Works in Reorganization
Judge Brown ordered the Indianapolis Cary Company placed in the hands of Indiana Trust Company as receiver after New Todd sued for debts totaling about 335000 with notes due on a 280000 mortgage. Franci A. Coffin testified insolvency. John Frenzel to accept receivership. The bank holds 400000 of the firm’s paper. An inventory and lien review to follow.
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Indianapolis
New Todd
Pring Paul
Franci A. Coffin
Indianapolis National Bank
Cabinet Works
Edward Hawkins
Fight With Thiby 23. Safe Blown Open At Lagrange Post Office
In Lagrange, a Chicago suburb, three expert safe blowers forced entry to the post office safe on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Merchant E. Wood woke, grappled a robber, fired and freed a captive, while the other two fled, with no loot taken.
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Cucaco
Lagrange
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
E. 2. Wood
Wood
One Man's Prospects in Illinois Town
In Recovery Illinois on August 8 James Burns a tramp assaulted the ten years old daughter of Frank Krussell in the suburbs Monday afternoon. A brother raised the alarm and Burns hid. He was found near the tile factory by Martin Larsen who arrested him. Burns was identified and jailed as lynching threats rose. Russell vows to shoot Burns on sight.
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Recvery
James Burns
Frank Jkrussell
Martin Larsen
Russell
Burns
A Muldehrous Son and Tragic Farmhouse Shootings
In Hannipat Missouri John Nelson, enraged after John Stahl sheltered his aged parents, shot Mrs Stahl dead and mortally wounded Stahl. Nelson jailed. Also reports Gov Corts resigning in disguise from La Plata, Argentina. Cholera declared extinct in Alexandria, dying in Naples. Hoof’s Sarsaparilla advertised for health.
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Hannipat, Mo
John Nelson
John Stahl
Stahl
Buenos Ayres
Corts
la Plata
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Senator Petter
Paul Vandervort
Todd
Ross Hawkins
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Henry County
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W. T. Steele
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Alabams St
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Phoebe
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Indiana Ave
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Kearsage
State House
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Chadwick St
Grand Stands
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Stock Exchange
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Jacobs
David T. Yates
Woodlawn Ave
Yates
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West Indianapoli Board
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Frank Smith
Mulberry St
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Emmaihlbeck
August
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Louisa Sanders
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Elvira Tolle
Vorr
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John
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Wilkhelm
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Emma Branch
Geo
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Duwatrus
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James E. Sham
Omea T. Durham
Walter Finnbon
Frank Vinton
George Sample
Sarah Bolton Reese
Jessie Arnold
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Lamont
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Guaine
Hoon
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Lowell
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