Allied Forces Near Pekin Face Possible Massacre Fears
A World special from Che-Foo dated August 12 reports Allied scouts at Mathon about 20 miles north of Ho-Si-Wu with an advance column of 12 miles by Saturday and no opposition. US Ninth Infantry replaced by Russians in support of Japanese. British fears of a general massacre grow as legations face siege.
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Ho-Si
United States
Che-Foo
Pekin
Te Cheng
Tsuan Fu Tei
Tien-Tsin
Allies Near Pekin Advance After Ho-Si-Wu Capture
Washington dispatch notes allied forces close to Pekin with Ho-Si-Wu captured. Key targets include Ma-Thou and Ching-Chia-Wan as weath of Tung-Chow, defense forts, and expected hard fighting in final approach. Officials anticipate a Chinese deputation to negotiate minister transfers.
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Washington
Pekin
Ho-Sis Wu
Chaffee
Ho-Si-Wu
Ma-Thou
Ching-Chia-Wan
Tung- Chow
Tung-Chow
Gates of Pekin Must Be Opened
The United States has secured endorsement from Germany Great Britain Russia France and Austria for opening peace negotiations with China. Li Wang Chang is named as peace envoy and allied forces may enter Pekin to remove the ministers. Britain may land troops at Shanghai. the US says all powers may land troops to protect citizens and interests.
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China
United States
Wang Chang
Pekin
Great Britain
Shanghai
Hoosier Publicans Meet For Indiana Grand Lodge Session
The first annual meeting of the Indiana grand lodge eKnights of the royal arch and the organization of liquor dealers opened Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Mayor Taggart delivering the welcome. Forty five delegates from 29 Indiana cities attend as a 3500 member group conducts officer elections and a supper closes the gathering.
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Indiana Grand Lodge
Royal Arch
Taggart
Indiana
Fairbank
Deputies Appointed for Anti Imperialist Convention
Sergeant-at-arms C. W. Brouse named deputies for the anti Imperialistic convention on Wednesday. Newton M. Taylor C F Crary Morgan county Frank Caldwell Clarence E B War J F Callen T F Harrison Jags H Lowes Geo W Schofield and Fred T Loftin listed. Bennetts 38 E Wash.
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C. W. Brouse
Newton M. Taylor
C. F. Crary
Morgan County
Frank ‘Caldwell
Clarence BE. Wara
J. F. Callen
T. F. Harrison
Jags. H. Lowes
Geo. W. Schofield
Fred T. Loftin
Impure Blood Try Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure
An unusual remedy claim appears in a historical page advertising Hoyt's blood cure for impure blood. The ad markets a tonic said to purify the blood and restore health, reflecting 19th or early 20th century patent medicine promotion practices.
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Hoyt
Mystery in a Child's Death at 1503 N Senate Ave
Christine Hunter, 16 months, daughter of Dixon Hunter, died Tuesday morning from carbolic acid poisoning. Left in care of several boys while mother worked nearby, she was found by noon with burning on face and mouth. Bottle unlabeled, cork clean. neighbors and chemists deny selling acid recently. investigation continues.
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Christine Hunter
Dixon Hunter
N. Senate-ave
Princess Von Hatzfeldt Sails for Visit After Seven Years
New York reports Princess Clara Elizabeth Prentice Von Hatzfeldt, adopted daughter of Collis P. Huntington, among Majestic passengers sailing from Liverpool on Wednesday. She returns to grieve a benefactor's death, with no companion in the party, while Europe notes her yearlong gambling scandal.
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New York
Liverpool
Majestic
Princess von Hatzfeldt
Collis P. Huntington
Europe
Paris
Clara
Clara Elizabeth Prentice
California
Huntington
London
Unsettled Weather and Busy News for Indianapolis Area
The 36 hour forecast through 8 pm August 15 predicts unsettled conditions with possible thunder showers. Early temps show 70 at 7 am, 85 at noon, and 66 at 2 pm. Nearby items report labor activism, a Chicago clothing factory fire with $100000 loss, a mine accident in Gillespie Illinois, a murder-robbery lead in Virginia, and international notes including a Turkish sultan and Admiral Pasha.
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Indianapolis
Knights of Labor
New York
K. B. Olson & Co
Chicago
S. P. Baker
Gillespie
Mhs
G. T. Walsh
Norfolk
Pogue's Run waterway again under scrutiny in city
The County Council and public safety bodies reopen questions about Pogue's Run in Indianapolis. Citizens complain the stream is dirty from rotting weeds after years of cleaning, widening, and repairs costing around 30,000 dollars. The health board and Board of Public Works order an inspector to assess conditions following heavy rains.
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Pogue
Indianapolis
Health Board
Board of Public Works
Johnson
Milk thief chased through northeast city by residents
North east residents suffered repeated milk thefts by a thief who followed dairymen and stole bottles before residents woke. Sergeant Warren spotted the man on Monday morning as he returned from roll call, chased him with a neighbor, found him in a wagon, and fired several shots but could not catch the thief.
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Warren
Shop for sale highlighted on page seven
An old established shop is up for sale with additional wants and offers featured on page seven. Readers are encouraged to read the surrounding listings for related opportunities and details.
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Hner
Burglar Suspect Sent to Reform School After Court Laughter
Walter Davis faced criminal court on burglary charges from Ruggles' shoe store at 215 Massachusetts Avenue. He laughed in court, but Judge Alford sentenced him to reform school after prior suspensions. Co-defendant Raymond Sands received probation.
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Walter Davis
Ruggles
Massachusetts
Alford
Reform School
Raymond Sands
Mount name selects officials to fund visit to Chickamauga tombstones
Gov. Mount on Tuesday named Capt. P Co. McGannon of North Vernon Capt. Orvel T. Chamberlain of Elkhart Capt. Nichols Ensley of Indianapolis Col. E. F. Ritter of Indianapolis Col. H. B. Scribner of New Albany Capt. B. E. Haigmend of Lafayette to cover their own expenses for a trip to Chickamauga to verify if a prior commission correctly placed tombstones and markers at Indiana soldiers graves.
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Gov. Mount
Chicamauga
Indiana
P Co. McGannon
North Vernon
Orvel T. Chamberlain
Elkhart
Nichols Ensley
Indianapolis
E. F. Ritter
BH. F. Scribner
New Albany
BE. P. Haigmend
Lafayette
Dangerous Road to Be Improved by County Council
Commissioner John McGregor said the county will appropriate 4000 dollars to grade and widen Central Avenue north of Fall Creek. The project aims to raise the road and align street car tracks before November 8, after a tour of the street car offices and review of lighting plans at the Central Ave bridge.
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McGregor
John McGregor
Central-ave
Fall Creek
Centratave Bridge
Grant
Two Secret Weddings Revealed on Cornell Avenue
The concealed marriages came to light after Miss Cora Keller of 1217 Cornell Avenue wed Harry Byfield in January at Greenfield and continued to be seen together. A second wedding joined Ella Johnson of 1120 Cornell Avenue and Paul Albin, who works at the Parry Carl works, performed by Justice Shepherd after a Saturday afternoon downtown ceremony.
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Cornell-ave
Cora Keller
Harry Byfield
Greenfield
Ella Johnson
Cornell Ave
Paul Albin
Parry Carl
Justice Shepherd
Terre Haute & Wabash Valley Railroad Chartered
The Terre Haute and Wabash Valley railroad company, capitalized at 300000 dollars, was incorporated on Tuesday to build a line from Terre Haute for 75 miles to Merom Sullivan Clinton and Rockville. Directors include A M Higgins Joseph R Kendall Gurton A Conzman B G Hudnut Henry G Miller Fred B Smith and others.
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Terre Haute
Milton H. Piety
Wm. A. McFarland
David W. Henry
Laurel steam stone company and regional hardware deals
The Laurel steam stone company in Frenk lin county and Kelly hardware and implement company in Chalmers White county are listed with amounts of 24000 and 4200 dollars respectively.
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Laurel Steam Stone Company
Frenklin County
Kelly Hardware and Implement Company
Chalmers
White County
Spring Fry Contract Arrests Over Stolen Chickens
Amilel Conrad a restaurant keeper at 334 Norwood and Mrs Neff a North Alabama street restaurateur were arrested on Tuesday morning for receiving stolen goods. Two boys confessed the adults asked for chickens and offered one dollar per half dozen for spring fries retailing at three cents each, claiming ongoing supply to both eateries.
Hat and umbrella theft leads to arrest
Frank Morris was arrested Monday evening for stealing a hat and umbrella from H Blaker at 415 Lemcke building. Blaker caught him in the act and held him until police arrived. Morris claimed to live elsewhere.
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Frank Morris
Gilbert
H. Blaker
Lemcke Building
Blaker
Indiana Tax Board Faces Big Streetcar Assessments
Indiana officials review disputed tax assessments for the Indianapolis streetcar system and others. The state board reduced a $3,000,000 valuation to $2,500,000 amid appeals, while the Marion County board’s decisions on the News and other firms trigger future court actions.
Powerful hydraulic jack lifts 206 tons in Indianapolis
A new hydraulic jack excites West-side mechanics used for assembling street car engines and electric machinery. It can lift 206 tons with one hand operated by a single man, using water pressure to move heavy objects. A Chicago operator, related to a German naval officer, demonstrated the device while workers watched the armature segments join a dynamo.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Gott
Teney
Bridge Collapse Kills Three On Big Four at Cache Creek
A Big Four engine and caboose plunged through Cache creek bridge six miles north of Cairo Illinois. Brakeman Nim Whalen was instantly killed. Conductor Inglis and Brakeman Fred Arnold died of injuries. Engineer Lafferty is in critical condition. The bridge was old and a passenger train had crossed minutes earlier.
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Cairo
Cache Creek
Here
Nim Whalen
Inglis
Fred Arnold
Lafferty
Blue Wins Out at Central Labor Union
A letter from AFL President Gompers praising John Blue was read as local agents’ association sought federation charter ending a potential split. The body also heard Painters' union No. 47 complaints about wood finishers doing painters’ work for lower pay and decided wood finishers must join the painters' union. L. T. Putnam of St. Louis appealed for aid for striking street car workers.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
John Blue
Agents’ Association
Blue
Painters’ Union No. 47
Painters’ Union
L. T. Putnam
St. Louis
Jewelry Ad Promises Great Value at 28 Monument Place
Local ad urges readers to examine a jewelry line offered by J A Mulally at 28 Monument Place. Expert repairs and diamonds are highlighted as key selling points in a compact storefront notice.
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J. A. Mulally
Monument Place
Irwin Ready to Accept Term on Interurban Franchise
Joseph Irwin states by long distance call that his company is ready to sign, despite opposition to the transfer clause. Delays followed the death of Joseph Sweeney in Columbus, with a new date set as next Tuesday for board action. Greenfield firm resists passenger transfers, while the board contemplates franchise modifications and Indianapolis service for Hancock county fair.
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Madison County Board Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Samuel Born Company
Canoe County
Star Oil Company
Vanderburg County
Madison
Boone
Tipton, Bush
Montgomery and Hancock Co
Louisville
Compu
Ohio
Kentuc
Union
Indiana
Floyd Coin Board
Inturban
Board of ‘War
Joseph Swney
Columbus
Moday
Joseph Irwin
Hancock County
Zoe Zoe Charged In Ring Theft Case In Justice Court
In Justice Shepherds court Tuesday Prof Zoe Zee pal ist clairvoyant at 407 BK Markets is charged with stealing a gold ring from Mrs. Hilda Harmason of 1019 Mulberryyst. Harmason says the ring vanished last fall amid marital troubles and Zoe Zoe allegedly provided a worthless neck hoodoo and fled town. Zoe Zoe denies the accusation.
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Mr. Harmason
Shepherd's Court
Frank Hendricks
Zoe Zee
Hilda. Harmason
Mulbete Ryst
Zoe Zoe
City considers sinking fund to cover future debts
City controller Johnson says he will seek a new bill from the legislature to create a city sinking fund for future debts. Indianapolis once had such a fund but it was merged into the general fund about 20 years ago, and could be abolished by city council action.
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Johnson
Inianapolis
Ed Giroux Brings Black Minstrels to Park in Indianapolis
Ed Giroux manager of Rusco and Holland’s minstrel show arrives in Indianapolis for an engagement at the Park venue. The company plans two show slots in the first half of the week.
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Ed Giroux
Rusco and
Holland’s Minstrels
Indianapolis
Dentist Shop Names and Prices From Stevenson Building
An old listing notes a dentist at 433 Stevenson Building with a phone 29700, advertising new planes for sale at 16 dollars and a Usona gold and silver polish marketed as the best.
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EB. Worth
Stevenson
Usona
Eiiver
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