Polling the Precincts and City Nominating Contests
The Republican municipal convention reconvened to nominate six councilmen at large with a Sept. 12 meeting date chosen by executive committee chair Smilay N. Chambers. Precinct primaries Thursday will feature several contenders across wards 1 to 15 while A Haines appears likely to head the Prohibition ticket for mayor amid general talks of a full municipal slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. A. Haines
Prohibition
Councilmank
Smilay N. Chambers
John Schmid
Simeon Cay
Wm. C. Sturphy
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Thomas B. Linn
Louis Tuttle
John BR. Allen
A. A.young
John Cook
F. W P. Smith
Jacob Scholl
Cornelimen Cooper
W. A. Rhodes
Leon Kaln
Henry Speigel
Henry Magel
G. W. Stephens
Chas, Koelring
Walter Seurveer
J. Ryan
Pst Sullivan
Chas
Bookwalter
Cholera in Naples Report Exposes Filthy Slums
A Paris cable reports Naples suffers daily cholera deaths near forty for a week, tracing the outbreak to a Carmine district feast. Poor residents drink contaminated well water, live in filthy cellars, and hide the sick amid rumors of aristocratic poisoning, with authorities banning fruit sales and burning infected clothing.
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New Yor
Paris
Naples
Carmine
Postic
Humbert
Madden In Hospital After Collision Near Second Street
William Madden an 80 year old Illinois streetcar conductor remains in critical condition at St Vincent hospital after a pole contact near Second street last week. He is often unconscious with little nourishment and his recovery is doubtful. Also reported New York August 10 Patrick Egan ex minister to Chili and his family arrived on the steamer Columbia from South America.
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William Madden
Illinois-st
Second-st
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York
Patrick Egan
Chil
Columbia
South America
Neal Leads in Ohio Democratic Convention Fight
The Ohio Democratic convention sees Col. Neal's delegation surge strong as the platform backs Cleveland’s silver stance while Neal secures the nomination on the first ballot. Taylor Baker and Clark receive minor support. Ness, Sater, Blackburn, Bailey fill posts as party unity forms amid rapid speeches and a Liverpool cable from Col. Neal.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Resolutions Committee
Neal
Lave
Hamilton County
Baker
Barger
Columbus
Grover
Republican Party
Ohio
Chillicothe
Col. Neal
McKinley
Brice
Yladorm
J. P. Seward
Mansfield
Giant
Chicago
Bret
Taylor
Clark
Lentz
Ness
Jol
Wm. A. Taylor
Columbue
NOW HE'S TALKING About Tae Sun misun derstood him
A.A. Anderson ex secretary of the street car company denies seeking the superintendency and says he is not a candidate for any top job. He chafes at reporters asking for more and jokes about becoming president or something worthwhile. He declines to comment further on the desk business.
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A.A. Anderson
Tae Sun
Anderson
Sud
Weather outlook and state fair notes from Indiana
The forecast calls for warmer, partly cloudy conditions in Indiana Thursday night and Friday morning with thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon or night. Cooler by Friday night. Local rains from scattered points in the west. Minnesota and Wisconsin saw heavy rainfall Thursday at the fair. Louisiana day at the fair featured a creole concert a parade of Louisiana troops and a governor reception. Thursday night a war dance on a float in the lagoon and a lantern parade by visiting bicyclists is planned.
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Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chcaco, I
Louisiana
No Combine Admirals Merit Not A Trust Claim
The statement asserts that Admiral cigarettes are not produced by a trust and attributes their popularity to solid merit, denying implied corporate concentration and marketing claims.
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Combine
Admiral
Brown surrenders over alley assault on John Ryan
John Ryan steamster aged 53 was assaulted in an alley near Alvord and Ninth streets. He suffered a fractured skull and serious cuts after a man struck him with a heavy board as his team bolted. Brown, 75, later surrendered at police claiming self defense with a conflicting version of events.
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John Ryan
Alvord
Ninth-sts
Ryan
Peru-st
Kerket
W. 5
Brown
Bicycle Prices Plunge as Eastern Firm Auctions Stock
Prices tumble across bicycles with $140 machines down to $50 and 2100 wheels selling for 37 dollars. Demand rises for cheap makes while standard brands remain sought at old prices, buyers lack guarantees. Local dealers report lingering demand for standard models despite a flood of cheap inventory.
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Nian Ak
Ryda town cup regatta results reported
The Navahoe Reses Acain, Loxnon, Aug. 10. The Ryda town cup regatta occurred Thursday with Sateniia Navahoe Britannia and Celluna participating. Britannia finished first, Setantia second, Calluna third, and the American yacht Nevahoe fourth.
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Loxnon
Sateniia
Navahoe
Urittannia
Celluna
T ‘He Britannia
Setantia
Calluna
Nevahoe
Bank of England bullion drains to U.S. markets
Loxpon Aug 10 The Bank of England bullion has fallen by 2,290,700 pounds in the past week with most of the decline flowing to the United States. The report notes a sharp outflow of gold and currency reserves amid unsettled market conditions.
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Bank of England
U.S
New York
Europe
United States
State tax board meets in executive session all Thursday
Judge Grown cannot hear further proceedings on the Born assignment suit due to illness. Rov. Matthews spoke at an old settlers’ gathering in Cartersburg, Hendricks county. Patrolman Simpson, facing bribery charges, will be tried by the Board of Safety Thursday night. A $46 robbery occurred at the Massachusetts avenue depot during ticket seller absence. Auditor Henderson issued a warrant on the state treasurer for $28,427 for July maintenance of the Central insane hospital. Detectives Kinney and Richards arrested KK. H. Wynn for grand larceny. accused of stealing a bicycle from Dr. Chavis. L. W. Lloyd sues C., C., C. & St. L. for $5,000 alleging involvement in a wreck at Sydney last August. Robert Strton, colored, bound over to grand jury on burglary. Fr. G. Dittman reported missing change. he confronted the thief Wednesday night and later identified Staton. J. M. Phelps fined $10 for peddling without license. case appealed.
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State Tax Board
Grown
Matthews
Old Settlers
Cartersburg
Hendricks County
Simpson
Board of Safety
Massachusetts Ave
Henderson
Central Insane Hospital
Kinney and Richards
KK. H. Wynn
Chavis
L. W. Lloyd
C., C., C. & St. L. Railroad Company
Sydney
Robert Strton
Grand Jury
G. Dittman
Tennesgee St
Staton
Mr. Dittman
Steinruck and
Alberts
J. M. Phelps
Wanted Help Ads Shrink as Newspaper Lays Out Listings
The notice notes that Think Well of it THs Sus prints ten word help ads three days a week for free under categories such as Wanted Rooms and Situations. It mentions listings for male or female help and various rooming needs.
Doctor Dr. Robeson Vanishes From Indianapolis Life
Dr W C Robeson a Indianapolis physician disappeared after leaving his office with Dr Beck and later staying with Dr Young on E Washington St He texted he was going east on business and would return none of his whereabouts are known His wife claims July 11 as the last day and says he sent a letter from Arcanum Ohio but refused to provide a forwarding address The missing doctor faced unpaid notes and debt and authorities may investigate his absence as relatives in Arcanum Ohio may have clues
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W. C. Robeson
W. Olient
Indianapolis
Beck
Dr. Young
E. Washington St
Virginia-ave
Young
County Board of Health
Li Young
Sun
California-st
Indivia-Ave
Arcanum
Greenville
Lissetier
Dir
Stobegon
Dr.obeson
Miss. Robeson
Stullavanstes
Constable Cook
Poll questions from Tom Tee gart disturb Misspelt fable
SCULLIVAN''S PHARY Aug 10 A mock poll by ringmaster Tom Tee gart surveys voters on politics illumination methods taxes saloons streetcar policy and the mayoral emergency fund with sharp satire. The whimsical inquiry mocks civic issues and officials, exposing local political theater.
Mortgage filings report transfers and missing fees
A Chicago mortgage was filed in Marion county to transfer Sundew to Samuel H Wheeler against six notes totaling 750 dollars but not recorded due to missing fee. The horde on RKJ Wilson’s farm near Ruaville includes horses Sundew and more. A second Haughey mortgage transfers horses Homeline Irene Tromby Arsene Comedy Edell Amrine Zelzoh to the Indianapolis National Bank for notes totaling 29773.79 with 13 notes stated but only 12 listed.
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Chicago
Marion County Recorder
Schuyler Haughey
Samuel H. Wheeler
RK. J. Wilson
Ruahville
Young Haughey
Homeline
Irene
Tromby
Arsene
Comedy
Edell
Amrine
Zelzoh
Indianapolis National Bank
Bank Wreck Faulted as Depositors Fear Collapse
The Indianapolis national bank faced examination for overdue notes totaling over 175000 dollars. Receiver Hawkins warned the bank was in a gloomy condition and expected criminal action to follow after further investigation. Officials discussed private warrants for alleged wrecking and a depository meeting in the criminal court room.
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Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Rceiver
Examiner Young
Washington
Young
Rawkins
U.S
Ven Buren
Frank Berke
Sless
Sun
Fawkins
Court House
Alleg
Farmer Falls From Window in Ricamonp Tragedy
Moses Conowly a local farmer near Ricamonp Indiana fell from a second story window Thursday night and broke his neck according to reports.
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Ricamonp
Ind
Moses Conowly
State official blackslistes multiple insurers across states
State insurance commissioner Duke blacklisted several companies for failing to comply with state insurance laws. Named firms include Northern Fire Insurance Company in Charleston West Virginia Farmers and Mechanics Fire Insurance Company in Alexandria Virginia Westmoreland Insurance Company Colonial Beach Virginia Anchor Fire Insurance Company in London Great Northern Fire Insurance Company Winnipeg Manitoba and the Protection Company of Charleston Virginia.
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Duke
Northern Fire Insurance Company
Charleston
W. Va
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Fire Insurance Company
Alexandria
Westmoreland Insurance Company
Colonial Beach
Anchor Fire Insurance Company
London
Kog
Great Northern Fire Insurance Company
Winnipeg
Maanitoba
the Protection Company
Cherleston
Cherokee strip clearance plans and dates
General Miles prepares troops to remove all unauthorized persons from the Cherokee strip ahead of a presidential proclamation. The move aims to keep the land clear until occupancy is authorized, with publication expected within days. A Washington dispatch notes the opening day could be between September 1 and 15.
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Ciiiaca
Miles
Schofield
Cherokee Strip
Washington
Secretary Smith
A Child's Narrow Escape From Falling Sign
A 15 year old girl Minnie Burroughs was struck by a heavy eighteen foot sign over Keely's mantel store at 61 Massachusetts avenue. The flesh was gouged and her arm lacerated to the fingers. She lost consciousness and was taken home on South Vermont street. If the sign had veered two inches further west she likely would have been killed.
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Minnie Burroughs
Massachusetts Ave
Keely
S. Vermont St
Offer to accept New York Life bond takeover proposed
The council is poised to approve an ordinance allowing the city controller to accept New York Life Insurance Company offer to take up defaulted bonds. The move, seen as best solution to the city’s embattled position, faces little opposition. Meanwhile the Street Car company damaged Washington and Delaware streets, cutting asphalt after earlier warnings from the Board of Works. Officials at the courthouse remain noncommittal on any action.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Streat Car Company
Washington and
Delaware Sts
Board of Works
Court House
Anti-Parnellite Victory in West Mayo Vacancy
London August 10 The West Mayo parliamentary vacancy caused by John Deary resignation produced an unopposed selection of Dr Ambrose An anti Par nellite candidate.
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London
West Mayo
John Deary
Ambrose
Market and conflict brief amid panama dynamite plot
Sharp recovery in New York prices and lower American railway securities in London. Rebels in La Plata Argentina surrender to the federal government. A monstrous dynamite plot to trigger terror in Panama has led to seizures of arms and explosives. Dyeing and Cleaning details at 07 N Panosylvania.
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New York
London
Panama
Mullen Sues Over False Imprisonment at Reform School
Eleanor Mullen, released from the Indiana reform school for girls, seeks $50,000 damages against Mayor Sullivan Merron Keeley and the three female directors. Her attorney claims police judge Thomas L. Sullivan lacked authority to sentence her and that she was confined without legal warrant. Sirs. Mullen may pursue her own action. prison authorities may appeal Judge Cox's release decision.
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Eleanor Mullen
Indiana Reform School For Girls
Sullivan
Merron Keeley
Liveretis
Thomas L. Sullivan
Miss Mullen
Reform School
Sirs. Mullen
Everetts
Cox
Garbage plan sparks debate at health board meeting
Woodard the garbage contractor asked the Board of Health Thursday if trash could be hauled to a stock farm outside the city for free. He hinted at pig-raising schemes. Dr. Cook said the Board of Works must approve any changes to the contract, while Dr. Morrison urged Woodard to comply with the current ordinance. Complaints keep arriving by letter and telephone as officials grow weary of the present pickup system.
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Woodard
Board of Health
Cook
Board of Works
Morrison
Health Board
Lawsuit and mortgage foreclosure in Indianapolis case
William H English sues John Johnson and eight others for 15000 and mortgage foreclosure tied to notes totaling about 7000 secured by a Johnson and wife mortgage from 258% with 5 percent interest. Delinquent tax sale property, others claim title. New York reports easier money market with 2 percent premium on currency and gold. Wabash blaze in Wallasy destroys stalls and buildings, fully insured. In Curaçao, Edward Herzman found dead from gas in bed. death suspected accidental.
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William H. English
John Johnson
Curcaco
Edward Herzman
Encampment activities plan for veterans and reunions
Lyons Post St. Louis will send 500 veterans, Buckley post Akron 200 soldiers, and Rousseau’s brigade will hold a reunion during the encampment. A 150 piece drum corps will lead the war pageantry parade Thursday night. Committees meet Wednesday to arrange Brand parade. Senators Manderson and Generals Stanley Woods will join encampment week with Gen. Knetler. Fourth Indiana cavalry quartering at end of College Avenue by Fall Creek. Ex-prisoners of war meet Friday at 851 Market to arrange encampment features. Allan Hendricks, secretary, asks for lodging and funds details. Vicksburg veterans’ association meets Thursday at 118 BE Washington St. Masonic hall secured for the occasion.
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Collegeayve
Fall Creek
Lilly
Allan Hendricks
Citizens’ G. A.R
Vicksburg Veterans’ Association
Washington St
Impaired digestion cured by Beecham's Pills
Beecham's Pills advertised as a cure for impaired digestion. The notice promotes availability at Wm. L. Elder's, with beaming endorsements and ready stock for customers seeking relief.
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Beecham
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A. Haines
Prohibition Party
E.G. Anthony
F. ‘F T. Mic- Whirter
State Committee
Denny
Gamete Tee
John F. White
Tha
Tommy Taggart
Madden
Chili
the Democracy OF
Haushly Beast
Mr. Brown
Webster
Blind Asylum
Maeland
Cage Vies
HP Robeson
Belens
Rtesson
Scullivan
Sir Pepy
Tom Teegart
E & City
Street Railroad
John P. Frenzel
Sim Coy
Board of Public Works
Morris Defrees
HS Inyrmstigalion
Thas
Oak County
Nashville
Venn
American Nations Bank
Safety Deposit and Trust Savings Bank
Kewsmeron
Caldwell County Bank
Exchange Bank
Polo
John D. Cos
Scour
Kas
First National Bank
Hansas
Vincenso Cagilostro
Hoffman Island
Vincenzo Moracio
Nasuviate
Tenn
East Tennessee
Fort Anderson
Sifeurikiyi—alutes Committee Appuiniud
Waswington
Congress
Bland
Silverites
Crisp
Carisle
House
Senate
Gorman
Maryland
Pulliang
Yeas
Uays
Motou
Cockrell
Cutchings
Outhwaite
Reed
Burrows
Council
Wirh
Smith’s Gye Works
N. Panosylvania
Anssess Mullen
Coi
Layer Rhiliivan
Abatron Keeley
Wallasy
Wabash Agricultural Society
Wm. L. Elder
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