Concessions Made on City Rail Franchise Terms
Friday the Greenwood line urged a five cent fare to deter local riders from cars. The board extended the franchise to 34 years and reduced car taxes. A $15 license per car per year from 1902 rising to $25 later was set, with Indianapolis tickets still usable. Henry pressed for local discrimination against outsiders, Sahm resisted. Irwin requested a two hour conference extension.
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Indianapolis Company
Henry
Sahm
Irwin
Property paid for buildings allocated to federal use
The note states that $626,000 and related funds have been distributed and the condemned building for the new federal facility is now government property. A. A. Young, collector of customs, becomes custodian. Christ churches buildings will stand until leases expire, longest two years. Plymouth and First Presbyterian churches likely undisturbed for some time. School No. 8 on Meridian Street remains under review by a special board. The board may not be hampered if the school closes, possibly used for one more year.
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United States
Noble ¢. Butler
Federal
A. A. Young
Plymouth
First Presbyterian
Special School Board
Meridian St
Sloan
Vandals threaten flag of battleship Indiana
Shutt of the state house surprised men suspected of stealing or cutting pieces from the battleship Indiana Place flag displayed in the rotunda. He observed two men pulling the flag toward the east side after cutting the west side string. They escaped as he tried to approach.
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Engineer Shutt
State House
Indiana
Vhile Shutt
Shutt
Petty charged in brutal assault on Tinder after religious meeting
Elmer Petty and two others face trial for luring Elizabeth Tinder from a religious meeting and assaulting her so severely that she was reported to be despaired of for a time. Tinder’s mother cites illness as a factor in her daughter's resistance. Trial set for August 16.
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Elmer Petty
Patterson Jr
Elizabeth Tinder
Herife
Petty
Small-Pox Epidemic Warning For Coming Winter
Dr Hutty warns of a looming small pox outbreak as deaths attributed to measles or chicken pox are suspected to be undiagnosed small pox. He predicts the next winter could be the fourth such outbreak with death rates rising from 2 percent to 35 percent.
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Hutty
Litter Boxes Planned by Charles H Stuckmeyer Franchise
Charles H Stuckmeyer holds a 20pears franchise to place waste paper boxes on street corners. The first ornament boxes are due early September. The contract requires 50 face by January 1 1901 and 400 more scattered during the following year, with right to place 400 in total.
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Charles H. Stuckmeyer
Fall carnival to fence Monument Place with arches
The carnival plans an eight foot fence along the outer sidewalk edge at Monument Place with four illuminated entrances. Washington Street toward the river will be decorated to honor the entrance of Tecumseh and his tribe from that direction.
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Washington-st
Old Tecumseh
Betting on Hoyt Poisoned Blood Cure Sparked by Gimmick
A sensational prospect warns that a druggist faces risk if he bets $100 on Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. The claim centers on a supposed blood medicine marketed this year with sixteen bottles. The note implies dangers in purchasing or promoting the product.
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Hoyt’s
Bryan Speech Draws Broad Political Reaction Across Party Lines
Senator Hoar denounces Bryan as promising an immediate extra session to surrender the Philippines while opponents call his imperialism critique masterful. Mark Hanna notes Bryan omits himself on free silver era. Senators Scott and Wellington comment on Bryan’s claims and prediction of presidency.
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Hoar
Bryan
Congress
Philippines
House of Congress
Philippine Islands
Mark Hanna
Mark
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Through Aug 11
Warm, fair conditions continue for 36 hours ending 8 p m Aug 11 with highs around 92 and lows near 76. Thursday night showed hot temperatures with a late evening drop from 89 at 6 p m to 74 by 6 a m. Continuous warmth expected Friday night and Saturday with little change from earlier nights.
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Indianapolis
Nationwide Heat Wave Yields Deaths in Multiple Cities
A Thursday heat wave hit across the country causing three deaths in Philadelphia and four each in Louisville and Pittsburg while Milwaukee reports three deaths. Prostrations were widespread in listed cities and many other locales also tallied deaths and heat-related illness.
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Philadelphia
Louisville
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Burglar Shot Fled After Home Invasion in Chalfant
At 3 34 a.m. Friday occupants of Chalfant and Michigan streets heard a pistol shot in a house. W L LaRue, a custodian, woke to a burglar flashing a light in his face and fired. The intruder claimed to be shot but fled, with no blood found.
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Chalfant
Pennsylvania
Seybold Recalled to Jeanette After Sister's Death
Indianapolis center fielder Ralph Seybold was summoned to Jeanette Pennsylvania Friday due to his sister's death. Geier will play center until his return and Wickey shifts to third.
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Ralph Seybold
Indianapolis
Jeanette
Geier
Wickey
Bankruptcies Filed Against Soudan Manufacturing and John Williams
The First National Bank of Elkhart seeks bankruptcy declarations for Soudan Manufacturing Company, bicycle dealers, claiming debts of 96,100. John M. Williams of Alexandria seeks discharge as a bankrupt, citing debts of 42,202.77 against assets of 1,010.
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First National Bank
Elkhart
Soudan Manufacturing Company
John M. Williams
Alexandria
Peace Negotiations Begin as Li Hung Chang Appointed
Report from Shanghai says Pekin issued an edict appointing Li Hung Chang to negotiate with the powers for peace. Washington notes Minister Wu sent a message identical to the French note urging sufficient force at Pekin to safeguard 800 foreigners and 30 native Christians. Count Von Waldersee named commander in China with czar’s suggestion. Austria France Italy subscribe, England assents.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Adlee
Department of State
Count von Waldersee
China
Austria
France
Italy
England
American Loss Reported Nine Killed and Sixteen Wounded
Conger cites nine killed and sixteen wounded in the incident. Capt. Meyers and Dr. Lippitt, among the wounded, are listed as doing well.
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Conger
Meyers
Dr. Lippitt
Desperate circus persists through Tien-Tsin siege
Indiana circus manager Mr. Pluester was killed by a stray shot during the Tien-Tsin siege while War ren's circus continued performances in a be leaguered city. The big tent stood in a vacant lot as shells fell and the crowd left after the band played God Save the Queen.
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Indiana
Tien-Tsin
Warren
Pluester
Czar Suggested Waldersee
Berlin reports on August 10 that a czar suggested General Waldersee as a potential option in ongoing discussions.
Holes in tunnel roof prompt city repair inquiry
Councilman Kelly and Controller John son pressed the Board of Works on why railroads avoid repairs to the Illinois street tunnel. President Sahm blamed the city’s responsibility after an engineer report, while Kelly claimed holes bored by railroads drain train sheds and cause leaks. A resolution opened Senate avenue through the old steel mill, delayed by Central steel’s operations and now idle. Residents on Shelby and Highland place pressed paving plans, with remonstrances and overruling. Weekly pay rolls totaled 722.40 across street sewer and bridge gangs plus street repair payrolls.
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McCartyst
Central Steel Company
Shelby St
Pleasant Run
Raymond
Sahm
Highland-place
China Defenses Break as Allied Push Advances
London reports grow that Chinese defenses are cracking and a quick end may follow as foreign commanders take control north of Yangtsun. Prince Tuan’s flight from Pekin is noted and Li Ping Heng leads 15,000 troops toward Yangtsun to halt the allied advance.
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London
China
Yang- Tsun
Tuan
Pekin
Shanghai
Sheng
Li Ping Heng
Yangtsun
Message to Conger on Pekin Escort Arrangements
Aug 10 dispatch to Canton relays a presidential reply to Conger. It warns him not to leave Pekin with Chinese escort unless safety is assured. It notes U S forces are marching to escort foreigners and converts and directs him to press the Chinese government to allow troops to enter Pekin.
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Washington
Conger
Canton
Pekin
United States
Poor Wheat Crop Triggers Holton Company Assignment
The W B Holton Manufacturing Co assigns to Robert B Keith trustee. Debts and assets are not stated. The firm, led by the Indianapolis buggy company, faced receivership of the parent and crop failures driving the assignment of the agricultural implements maker.
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W. B. Holton Company
Indianapolis Buggy Company
Holton Company
Tragic Death by Carbolic Acid Ends Woman’s Struggle
Mrs Annie Moore a 35 year old colored woman of 2344 Carolina street died from carbolic acid in an apparent suicide after suffering ill health. Her husband Martin Moore mentions health as motive. Coroner Nash and Dr Egbert were involved. The case also notes morphine use alleged by authorities though denied by the husband. Moore’s nervousness persisted through the night as undertaker arrangements were made. The Moore child, six, is gravely ill at City Hospital with severe stomach distress and a coated tongue.
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Annie Moore
Carolina St
Coleman
Doctor Testifies on Infant Davis Death at Coroner's Inquest
Dr Stewart of the Orphans' Home testified Friday to the coroner that Infant Davis died from inanition due to formaldehyde in milk. The coroner's verdict omits formaldehyde, citing too many hands in the incident to assign blame.
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Stewart
Orphans' Home
Davis
Hinds
12 Story Building Planned at Market and Illinois
A New York investment company contemplates the erection of a 12 story building at the northwest corner of Market and Illinois. The proposal signals a major addition to the business district and reflects ongoing development plans in the area.
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New York Investment Company
Market and
Illinois-ats
Stolen Sums and Gem Losses Reported in City Crime Flurry
John Burns of New York used to steal 35 dollars from his employer. Mrs. C A White of Harrisburg loses 20000 dollars in gems on a street car. motorman Lynn Burdick is under arrest. A Harrisburg express agent’s package worth 1000 dollars is stolen Thursday. A New York thief steals a 900 dollar diamond from Betsy Krulewitch’s car. Bridget Liston of Cincinnati sews 2000 dollars in her petticoat, is hospitalized, and dies as the money goes missing.
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John Burns
New York
C. A. White
Lynn Burdick
Harrisburg
Express
Betsy Krulewitch
Bridget Liston
Cincinnati
City tests seek poisons in milk preservatives
The city health board reports testing preservatives such as benzoic acid and borax as possible adulterants in milk while formaldehyde use declines. Dr. Clark notes potential prosecutions and limited milk inspectors hinder sample collection from dairies. testing was to cover the McCready dairy after a public incident, as sanitarian Clark supports a new ordinance banning preservatives in milk.
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City Health Board Department
City Sanitarium
Clark
Two Aunty Parties Convene As Nominating Efforts Shape Up
Two more conventions are planned for next week. The National party aims to nominate a third presidential ticket at the Commercial Club on Tuesday and seeks an endorsement from the Anti imperialistic league meeting Wednesday and Thursday. The anti imperialists are not expected to back the ticket, with support anticipated for Bryan.
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National Party
Commercial Club
Anti-imperialistic League
Bryan
Beer Gardens at War Close Fairbank West Gates
Tron closes Fairbank west entrances accusing Kissell of guiding visitors to Kissell s garden via Fairbank. Kissell counters he did not expect Tron to react and denies wrongdoing while patrons switch checks between the two locations.
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Tron
Fairbank
Kissell
Henry Cavett Declared Insane in Indianapolis
Henry Cavett longtime keeper of the Union Stock Yards hotel was declared insane on Friday. He believes everyone is against him and his case is noted as a sad chapter for a well known Indianapolis figure.
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Henry Cavett
Union Stock Yards
Mr. Cavett
Indianapolis
Chas. Fellow
Wabash St
William
Willam
Henry Drake
Napoleon
Pleasant Run
William Smith
McCray
Garfield Park
R. S. McCray
Shelby County
Bart Diabols
Hancock County
Frank McCray
August Shooting Stars Display Continues Friday Night
The annual display of shooting stars began Thursday night and will continue Friday night, inviting observers to view meteor activity amid clear skies.
Orman and Hood Open New Downtown Restaurant
John B. Orman and George W. Hood open a restaurant at 236 Massachusetts Ave. Pagoda spring water from Mount Clemens, Michigan is served free on all patrons tables. The venture inspires strong local popularity for Messrs Orman and Hood.
Insurance Rate War Likely After 20 Percent Indy Increase
The Western union of insurance companies in Chicago has voted a 20 percent rate hike in Indianapolis due to the city fire department’s poor condition. Many policyholders fear and seek rewrites as agents warn a price war may follow, with the increase mainly affecting businesses and manufacturers.
Real estate bargains advertised in Sun liners page
Readers are invited to peruse page 7 of The Sun for real estate and other items for sale at bargains. The page promises profitable results for buyers and notes advertisements may yield payments to sellers.
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the Sun
Town Talk notes and incidents from Indianapolis
Miss Elizabeth Sullivan returns from the east while Lige Williams faces a petty theft case. A series of local items include a Bryan convention date, a car shop injury, school officials returning from Paris, a horticultural meeting, masons recovering from heat, a few trials and thefts, and a battalion bound for China, with civic notices on mail delivery and public events.
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Elizabeth Sullivan
N. Pinesi
Lige Williams
Anna Soobe
National Party
Commercial Club
Bryan
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Haugh
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Marion County
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W. H. Ballard Ice Cream Company
United States Infantry
Cuba
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George Carter
Joseph Franklin
India
Christian Endeavor
Bethany Park
W. D. Foulke
Col. J. M. Gore
Ohio
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Matilda Smith
Col
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Kentucky
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Women’s Home Missionary Society
Acton
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Mary. Meek
A.W. ‘Wiliams
Shelbyville
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