Indignant Republicans Move on Griffiths in Supreme Court Row
A faction of the Indianapolis Tin Horn Republicans pressed for an investigation into Supreme Court Reporter Griffiths over his retention of Democrats in office. A committee was formed, with a report due next meeting, as internal divisions and appointment tensions lingered into local party strategy.
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Supreme Court
John L. Griffths
Tin Horn Republicans
Griffiths
Offen Han
Sun
Indianapolis
Republican Club
Grifthe
Sabollins
Grifith
Tin Horn Boys
Denny
Conmittes
Gifffiths
Griffithson
Charles Heckman
KR. D. Fisher
Will V. Rooker
Charles Wiltsis
J. E. Harvey
Wold
W. W. Thornton
Ainffithe
Gilliths
Griniths
Thornton
Great Pedcicatory Exercises Aug 22 Monument Ceremony
A detailed program for August 22 outlining the cornerstone laying of the State Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The day includes sunrise artillery, a visitors’ forenoon, a 12:20 signaling procession, and 1:00 parade to the monument. Music by Kate Hammond, flag raising, and a series of addresses, songs, poems, and renderings by prominent figures including Gov. A P Hovey, Gen. M D Manson, Capt. Lea O G Harris, President Harrison, and A J Beveridge. The evening camp fire at Tomlinson Hall features multiple performances, prayers, and the final program concluding with a benediction.
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Kate Hammond
Gov. A. P. Hovey
Co. M. Walker
M. D. Manson
Crawfordsville
Columbia
John Coburn
Indianapolis
Lea OG. Harris
Greantisid
Harrison
Benediction
Tomlinson Hall
C. M. Travis
Dept. of
Lodiana
H. J. Talbott
Fire Monument
Indiana
W. B. Myers
Anderson
The President's Coming to Lay Soldier Monu ment
In a personal letter to a local friend President Harrison replies he will go to the hotel and give himself up to the committee during the lay ing of the corner stone ceremony. The monument committee and reception committees have long anticipated his visit.
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Harrison
Soldiers’ Monument
Toliows
Mine shaft rescue at Pratt No 1 alive after three weeks
In Birmingham on August 16 a fire trapped seventeen men in Pratt mine No 1 shaft with no provisions. After three weeks rescuers found the workers alive amid smoke and danger, confirming they survived the ordeal.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Mine No.1
HU FUNDS CHALLENGE TO GAS TRUST IN COURT
Cases against the Consumers' Gas Trust were submitted to Mayor Denny after an admission of facts. John P. Frenzel testified the company cannot meet council orders due to funds shortage. Extensions would cost about 420,000 with only 10,000 in treasury and 2,000 in labor debt. Foreclosure risk looms if interest on 514,000 mortgage is not paid. Prosecutor argues the failure is willful. the company claims it acted under compulsion. Mayor Denny will scrutinize ordinances and defense before ruling.
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Tuose Sukta
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Denny
John P. Frenzel
Tas Couccis
Smith
Bound over to grand jury in charge of theft case
Clarence Ishzson bound over to grand jury on a charge of stealing Reury Molen's watch chain. Other items note George Millar injured at Carey's Cooper shop, Henry Guelcher jailed for operating without a license, and various local court actions.
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Clarence Ishzson
Tory
Reury Molen
George Millar
Carey
Cooper Shop
S. West St
W. Georziast
Kregero
Henry Guelcher
Fred Ems
Buchanau St
Chrie
Harmoning
Officer Ward
Squire Dohnaton
Jason Bowen
Hocking
E. Washington-st
Big Four
Iodianapolis
Milwaukee
Chris Wilenkamp
Prospect Sr
Shariff
Martin
Stout
Ellenkamp
Bond
Adolph Ruth
Linkarst
OC. T. Fletcher
Mt. Zion Church
Morton
Wxchangs
Denny
Wix
Cavin
Z. T. Sweeney
Panhandle
East
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Jerusalem. Mr. Sweeney
SUN
Columbus
Knights Templar
Orient
Turkey
Indianapolis
Galesburg, Jr
Noah Clark
Parman
Trial heats as Justice Field faces conspiracy claim
In San Francisco Aug 16 Justice Wield and Judge Sawyer are guarded amid threats from Judge Terry or allies. Nagle faces bail talk next Wednesday while a separate sworn information accuses Field and Nagle of being accessory to Terry's killing.
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San Francisco
jSpb
Justice Wield
Sawyer
Terry
Miller
Nagle
Field
Wasfragt
Justices Field
Justice of the Peace
H. V. Swain
Stockton
Cal
Cascorener
Justice Field
Judee Sawyer
Nagie
Win
United States
Sarah A. Ferry
Sant Joaquin
Ihisibat
David S. Terr
Malise
Stephen Field
David Nagle
Ferry
King of
Buffalo
San Francisco Bulletin
Lila
Sarah Albea Hil
St. Vincent’s Convent
Caps Girardeau
Missouri
Sarah
Wm. Sloan
Sharon
Pacific
Fr Ban Prancisco
Clinton & Terry
Chas. L. Ackerman
Clinton
Sarah Althea Hil
Porter
Campaign tensions shape city elections with early conventions
A Sun report outlines a likely shortened city campaign as Republicans delay their convention past Sept 7 while Democrats also adjust. Charles H. Holstein is named as a possible mayoral candidate, with James P. Baker and J. W. Hess among Republicans discussed for leadership roles. Peter Bernd is mentioned as a potential strong GOP vote in Ward 25 amid intra-party dissatisfaction.
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Peter Bered
Bernd Bros
Repubs
Young Blaine Causes Stir in Bar Harbor Society
In Bar Harbor Aug 16, Jim Blaine famed for his antics with his mother during Presidents Harrison stay impressed locals. Despite his marital troubles he acted as a body guard to the president and faced no one without permission, though he had abandoned his wife and child.
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Jimsne Blaine
Ban Harbor
Jim Blaine
Harrison
Jimmy
Bar Harbor
Cincinnatus invites Harrison to Cincinnati visit
An Aug 16 notice reports the Cincinnati chapter of Cincinnatus passed a resolution inviting President Harrison to stop in Cincinnati. The plan aims to give residents a chance to pay him respects during his visit.
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Harrison
Guscinnaty
Mexico
Order of Cincinnatus
Cincinnati
Grand hotel owner assaults landlord over rent in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana at the Grand hotel Jos Graeter owner assaulted landlord William Betz after a rent dispute. Graeter was fined for assault and Betz has filed a $2000 damages suit.
Christian women's board convenes annual session at Bethany park
Thursday at Bethany, the Christian woman's board of missions began its annual session. Rev. M. L. Streator spoke on Montana and Mrs. P. L. Christian gave the assembly address on 'Christ or Battle.' Several other speeches followed.
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Bethany
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Bethany Park
M. L. Streator
Montana
P. L. Christian
New Factory Coming to Indianapolis by Austed & Co
Austed and Co manufacturers of carriage and buggy springs move from Racine Wisconsin to Indianapolis. Dixon building leased for new operations starting by September 1. About 100 men will be employed.
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Austed & Co
Indianapolis
Racine
Wis
Dixon
Fowl Play Feared in Indiana Boy Death
In Valparaiso Indiana on August 13 the body of 15 year old John Ritter was found in a wall pond with a bullet through his head. Foul play is feared.
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Valparaiso
Ind
John Ritter
Hutchinson Nominated for Governor at State Convention
At the state convention on Thursday August 15 the event saw Hutchinson nominated for governor with Payner for lieutenant governor Anil and Wheeler among Hutchinsons strongest opponents.
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Eillich
Drs Mores
Butchinson
Payner
Anil
Wheeler
Hutchinson
Indiana Fair Weather Forecast For Indianapolis Area
TOCAL FORECASTS indicate fair weather for Indianapolis and vicinity. The 24 hour outlook ending 8 a.m.Aug 17 1988 calls for fair conditions with a warming trend across the region.
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Indiana
TOCAL
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Benson's Neck Saved The Story Of A Cold Blooded Murder
Governor Hovey commuted William Benson from death to life imprisonment after he killed William Mottweiler and badly wounded Mrs. Mottweiler near Crawfordsville. Benson claimed he acted for Sally Snyder and feigned insanity to avoid mob violence. He confessed details to reporters after conviction and stated his motive was Sally.
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Hovey
William Onson
Hobarts
Jeffersonville
Patten
Bspson
Myr. Robsins Rand
Hoe
Pica
Ciims
William Banyon
William Mottwiler
Crawfordsville
New Albany
Sallia Mr. Snyder
Sirs
Eien Mottwelfer
Benson
Saltie
Pencon
Franklin Township
South
Sally
Divorces and damages lead Friday filings in county clerk office
Complaints center on divorce applications and damages claims. Frederick C. Free alleges a ladder collapse at Indianapo lis plaping mill left him unable to work, seeks 10000. Jessie Johnson Mellinger sues Isora Griffin for heartbreak and loss of earnings after a canceled wedding, asking 3000. George W. Galvin seeks 1000 against Asa and Hazekiah Shimer for alleged malicious conspiracy tied to an assault charge.
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Frederick C. Free
Indianapols Plaping Mill Company
Wood Turner
Tha
Jessie Johnson Mellinger
Isora Griffin
Isora
Jessie
George W. Galvin
Asa
Hazekiah Shimer
Cosen
Washington Waifs and Naval Ambitions Hit National Headlines
It is generally conceded there will be an extra session of congress as talks swirl around building a new battleship, to be named the Texas, modeled on an English design. The hesitancy of W. H. Hart of Indiana to accept the treasury post unsettles many in the capital.
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Congress
Texas
W. H. Hart
Indiana
the Treasury
Mayor Prosecutes Saloonkeepers In License Crackdown
Mayor Denny and City Prosecutor Smith pressed liquor license enforcement Thursday morning. James Chadwick paid 25 for operating Belmont-area saloon without a license. Fred Richter faced 250 plus fees. George Knarzer offered cash to pay and was dismissed. Several cases adjourned for further investigation or cash settlements.
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Denny
Smith
James Chadwick
Belmont-are
Fred B. Richter
Russell-are
Lilinois-st
George Knarzer
Frad
Huns
Rintilar Rencops
Emrich
Eaid
Jacob Schickentasz
Wealth and wills twist in Orange Catholic case
A New Jersey woman alters a will after learning of a Newport aunt. Miss Sarah Harvey stands to inherit 3.6 million on 23rd birthday in 1892 if she renounces Protestantism, attends Catholic worship, supports a convent, and names any future child Sarah Harvey Wilber. An annual 1000 dollar gift to the convent is required. Conditions include keeping maiden name and possible loss of inheritance for failure.
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Rly
Barney Wilbur
Orange
N. J
Newport
Sarah Harvey
Sarah Harvey Wilber
Turer Pagned Beat Causizen With a Party of Young People
Dayton Tenn August 16 While crossing the river a few miles north of here Thursday night on the way home from a party a party boat containing John Taylor Will Holton and two Hughes sisters ventured onto the water and all four persons were drowned The accident occurred when the group attempted to ford or reach shore after leaving the party and the boat capsized in the river
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Dayton
Tenn
Here
John Taylor
Will Holton
Hughes
Taylor
Five murderers to hang at Tombs in Brooklyn plan
In New York on August 15 Jon Atkin the hangman works to arrange gallows for five awaiting prisoners. He has three ready and must craft two more, seeking machines to execute Guiteau by drop and to ensure simultaneous deaths. An inventor offers a drop device, while Atkin prefers the traditional gallows.
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Great Fernand
New York
Jon Atkinson
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Atkinson
Earth
Grand Opera House Opens Season with Thatcher Primrose Minstrels
Amusement notes describe a full Grand opera house on Thursday for Thatcher Primrose Wests minstrels opening the season. Harry Lemon, advance representative for Haverly Cleveland, arranging a Grand performance next Saturday. Thursday night next Thayer comedy at English’s and Geo Morris presents A Legal Wrong at the Park all week.
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Grand Opera House
Thatcher
Primrose & West
Harry Lemon
Haverly-Cleveland Minstrel Combination
the Grand
Thayer Comedy Company
English’s
Geo. O. Morris
Park
Elixir of life plans fall through amid mishmash talk
The article reports on doctors unable to secure Thursday to test an elixir of life using lambs or dogs. Dr Clarke in The Sun suggested dogs, while Dr Fletcher contends lambs cannot be harmed and will test dog elixir. A separate item notes a Chinese leprosy case in New York and a plan to exile the patient to a leper colony in Ina.
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Fletcher
Putnam
Clarke
Indianapolis
Saquard
New York
Ab Trong Sem
Ina
Great Rush At the Cyclorama Admission 25 Cents
On Thursday afternoon and evening the Cyclorama hosts a sale with ladies admitted for 25 cents. A free ticket offers a chance to win a music box on display in the window, drawing in attendees for the event.
Seery Leads Hoosiers In Scrappy Exhibition Clash
A crowded Indianapolis scene visible as Seery drives three hits including a homer for Hoosiers in a noisy matinee against Philadelphia. Hines, Hallman and Glasscock spark early action. Final tallies show Indianapolis 6 Philadelphia 8 with 18 Philadelphia base hits and 10 Hoosier hits amid chaotic defense and multiple doubles.
Embezzlement Claim Hits Butler Co. Employee
Philadelphia August 15 news reports William James a longtime employee at E H Butler Co publishers of educational books has departed the city leaving an alleged $40 000 shortage in his accounts. An unrelated notice announces Edmondson Optical Association offering free scientific ocular tests and low priced spectacles at 28 E Washington St with no drugs used.
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Philadelphia
Wm. James
E. H. Butler & Co
Opticians
The
Edmondson Optical Association
Washington St
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