Tales of the Blue Coats A look at Bill Colbert and Joe Stevens in police life
The piece recounts Bill Colbert joining the police wagons crew with a comic trial as he leads a cow on his first day and Joe Stevens enlisting as a boy soldier then serving with Sherman. It recalls a German saloon keeper outfoxing officers enforcing Sunday closing and why Indianapolis policemen work in pairs to build cases in Buskirk's court.
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Supt
Colbert
Bill
Schafer
Force
Schaler
West End
Nein
Indianapolis
Quigley
Buskirk
Gome
Gome Patty
Western Union to Cut Wages of Telegraph Operators
Western Union plans wage reductions to cover losses amid market distress. St Louis staff already notified of pay cuts and operators nationwide likely to receive notices soon as business volumes fell in the past two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
St. Louis
St 3 Aald
Train Burned After Collision on Jersey Central Line
A freight train split in two while descending a heavy grade near North Branch Somerville New Jersey at 1 30 a m. The two sections crashed fire followed when an acid carboy exploded setting cars ablaze. The engine and 15 cars wrecked and the entire train was burning.
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Somerville
N.J
Jersey Central Road
North Branch
Death in Shannon Boat Disaster Drowns Seventeen
Douin Aug 16 A boat crossing the Shannon at its widest point with a large merrymaker party capsized on Wednesday morning. Everyone was thrown into the water and despite rapid rescue efforts seventeen people drowned many clung to the keel or floating debris and were saved.
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Dougin
River Shannon
Bodies Sought After Missing Husbands Near River
Searchers lined the river below Fall creek in a coordinated effort after reports of three missing husbands in the city. A boy named Harry Halfrich swore he saw and touched an unknown man’s body while seining Sunday evening, prompting divers and undertaker Fitzhugh to continue the hunt at Barber's hole. Authorities suspect the body may be from one of the missing men, given the fully dressed condition of the sighting.
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Fall Creek
Harry Halfrich
Halfrich
Woodruff Place Residents Offer to Share Sewer Costs
Woodruff Place residents told the Board of Public Works they would bear part of the Clifford Ave sewer expense if the assessment is legal and the sewer route modified to include them. The decision was postponed pending the city attorney’s ruling. Paving contracts were awarded on Summit Street sidewalks to H C Roney, North Avenue sidewalks to George McCray, Linden Street grading to John Greene, and Fayette Street cement sidewalks to Acme Paving. Final action approved to grade and gravel Brookside Avenue and asphalt Delaware Street.
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Woodruff Place
Board of Public Works
Clifford Ave
Summit St
Keller and
Chiosts
H.C. Roney
North-at
Douglass
Blake-sts
George McCray
Linden-st
Prospect
Orange-sts
John Qreene
Fayette-st
St. Clair
Flrat-sts
Acme Paving Company
Brookside-ave
Clifford
Orange-aves
South
Washington-sts
Fire at Keeler Jennings Carriage Works Causes Large Loss
Rocursion North Carolina August 16 owners Keeler and Jennings suffered a fire loss estimated at $100000 at their carriage factory on N Washington street. Ground floor housed a large stock of carriages valued at $30000 saved. building gutted with rest of stock destroyed. Authorities believe incendiaries started the fire.
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Rocursion
N. C
Keeler & Jennings’ Great Carriage Factory
N. Washington St
Night sessions heard four big corporations at tax board
The State tax board held night sessions as four large corporations spoke. A. H. Snow for Western Union argued capital stock depreciation and looming dissolution if assessments persist. James Meagher urged lowering valuations for Michigan Central and Pullman Wabner cars. W. H. Lyford pressed reduction of Chicago and Eastern Illinois at 200000 dollars per mile.
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State Tax Board
A. H. Snow
Indianapolis
Western Union Telegraph Company
James Meagher
Michigan Central Railway Company
Pullman and Wapner
W. H. Lyford
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Encampment Prep Sees 40000 Veterans in Parade
Encampment parade committee reports 40000 veterans expected on parade day. A three-person committee to petition the Board of Public Works to repair main streets is named, with Nicholas R. Buckle as chief of staff. Advance guard, the fakirs, already arriving, with detectives watching for con artists and pickpockets.
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Board of Public Works
Nicholas R. Buckle
Carnahan
Capt
Splan
Englewood Lot Sales Resume Amid City Growth
Lots are selling again in Englewood as buyers deem it the eastern city’s best choice. Large plots with improved streets and cement walls attract buyers. Electric car transfers and around-the-city agents facilitate purchases in this resumed market.
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Englewood
Beckner in the Tolls Ailing wife's plea as husband hunted
County jail hold for Key H Beckner of Beckner and Dugan furniture firm after a late Tuesday pursuit by Sheriff Emmett and Deputy Collins. Indicted for grand larceny, Beckner fled after bond of 500 dollars, tied to a saga of receiver actions and a $2,000 transfer. Mrs Beckner, ill and penniless, urged dismissal of the indictment while Beckner reportedly visits from outside the state.
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Key H. Beckner
Beckner & Dugan
N. Illinois St
Emmett
Collins
Beckner
Habibh
Brown
Deckner
Holtzman
Great 126 Square Foot Painting by P Cal deron Cameron
A Philadelphia born artist, P Cal deron Cameron, born in Scotland, displays a 126 square foot painting titled Niagara in winter on the fourth floor free exhibition of a New York store. The scene shows Prospect Point with towering ice, Canadian shores, and Goat Island details. the work emphasizes both breadth and precise winter effects. The painting, valued at $50,000, has toured Philadelphia Boston Worcester Springfield New York Hartford Salem Reading and other eastern cities after first premiering at Wanamaker's in Philadelphia.
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P. Calderon Cameron
Philadelphia
Scotland
New York
Niagark
Prospect Point
Goat Island
Winoamaker’s
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
Hartford
Salem
Reading
Wage Cut Sparks Pittsburg Steel Workers Talk Strike
Pittsburg district announces a 10 percent wage reduction for 8000 machinists molders patternmakers and laborers to take effect next Monday. Workmen claim the cut is unjust and twenty six firms are affected. In New York cholera cases among the Karamania passengers show no new infections and the last patient has left Hoffman Island.
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Pittspurc
Pittsburg
New York
Hoffman Island
Jenkins
Indiana 36-Hour Weather Forecast Ends Aug 17 8 PM
Indiana forecast for 36 hours ending at 8 p m on August 17 calls for local rain and cooler temperatures Wednesday afternoon and night followed by cooler and fair weather Thursday.
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Indiana
Columbia Avenue hire damages and bond papers update
On Columbia avenue near Ninth street a hiring incident early Wednesday caused $50 damage. Controller Woollen received a Wednesday letter from an New York Life Insurance Company stating that papers in the purchase of defaulted bonds had arrived and would forward funds if found legal.
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Columbia Ave
Ninth St
Woollen
New York Life ‘Insurance Company
Miseries of Dyspepsia Cure Claim by Simmons Liver Regulator
The advertisement asserts that Simmons Liver Regulator provides a certain and speedy cure for the Miseries of dyspepsia and accompanying physical and mental distress, claiming it relieves almost every unpleasant feeling associated with the disease.
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Simmons
Republicans Split Over Prohibition At Des Moines Convention
Des Moines Iowa August 16 Republicans split over prohibition at the state convention. Cold water and whisky factions pressed for past record defense while liberal wing sought concessions. J S Lawrence urged blame on Democrats for current conditions and favored bi metallic money standards. Nomination talks linger with Frank Johnson leading governor bid and Lafayette Young in second as adjournment looms.
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Dus Mongus
Aus
Iowa
Lawrence
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Des Moines
Stete
Frank Johnson
Lafayette Young
Harlan
Gen
Blake
Funeral Honors for Judge Taylor at His Home
Floral tributes filled the home at Illinois and KEighthsia as services followed church rites of Christ. Rev. A R Benton of Butler University praised the judge as a beacon of right and justice, noting his denonity simplicity and trustfulness and his heroic care for the poor and needy. Remains then moved to Crownhill cemetery for interment.
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Taylor
Illinois and
Keighthsia
Crownhill Cemetery
Church of Christ
John Sulliard Ranger
Christ Episcopal Church
A. R. Benton
Butler University
Judge Taylor
Crownhill
Benton
Tornado Destruction Hits Farm Area Killing Cattle
A tornado devastated John Turnbull's farm south of Pawnee Giry Neb on Tuesday. His hired girl and baby were killed. Five inches of rain drenched the area and bridges were swept away. In Washington the Union National Bank of Racine Wis failed and German rational stock holders seek resumption.
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Pawnee Giry
Neb
John Turnbull
Here
Washington
Union National Bank of
Racine
Wis
Dropped From A Train Inhuman Mother Suspected
A farmer near Fort Wayne Indiana reports a passenger train No. 11 passing Jilida station when a baby reportedly dropped from the train. The infant was found injured and died hours later. Conductor says a similar complaint occurred on his run and authorities seek the unknown mother.
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Fort Warne
Ind
Jilida Station
Jaws Smiths Picnic and Silver Debate News
Aug 16 in Wasutseron reports a lively Silver debate with McCall pushing bi metalism and Bryan condemning the presidents tariff stance. Senators Voorhees Manderson Quay push civil service critique and silver measures. burglaries target James Boyse area with a mare lost.
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Wasutseron
McCall
Massachusetts
U. S
Coombs
New York
Bryan
Nebraska
Senate
Voorhees
Cass County
Ind
Manderson
Treasury
Senator Quay
Meltby
Cholera Reported at Military Camp Near Vienna
Virnnxa Aug 16. A cholera case is reported in the military camp at Bruck 23 miles from Vienna. The patient is isolated and every precaution has been taken to curb spread of the disease.
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Bruck
Vienna
Gossip of the Street and G A R Fireworks Tales
A crowd comments on a homely Indiana man, Nebeker’s uncle, and a calf herder. G A R encampment fireworks will dwarf prior displays with 70 pound bombs and 500 rockets, a giant balloon badge, and a long equestrian figure. An artist recalls a patent medicine firm ordering a portrait of a homely man.
Temperance Speaker Francis Murphy to visit Acton Park
Francis Murphy, noted temperance speaker, will speak at Acton Park next Sunday. He will deliver several addresses with assistance from the Gospel temperance leagues.
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Francis Murphy
Acton Park
Park
Gospel Temperance Leagues
GUNNING FOR EACH OTTER
Government dispatches report Bombay ripped by religious riots as moslems and hindus clash violently. Troops powerless amid massacres and panicked Europeans. governor censured for weak handling. Gunboats to land marines.
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Loxpon
Bombay
Sullivan's Diary Tells of Rain, Camel Ride and Public Funds
Sullivan quips on rain and admirers, claims riding a Cairo street camel amid fair chatter. He notes the cadi's World’s Fair visit, Moorish palace visions, and a finance proposal to buy British Columbia. He calls for inspectors to spend wisely and boost public finances.
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Sullivan
Cairo
Sim Coy
British Columbia
Persistent depositors seek examiner's report from bank case
Depositors of the Indianapolis national bank plan Thursday night meeting in the criminal Court room to push for the examiner's report from the controller. An investigating committee will meet Thursday afternoon at Vinson Carter's law office to prepare a submission and hire an attorney to press the claim. District Attorney Burke left the city for an extended east trip after returning from Jeffersonville.
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Indienapolis National Bank
Ceriminal Court
Vinson Carter
Carter
Burke
Jeffersonville
Mamie Tackett’s Morphine Attempt Ends Briefly in Death Wish
Ma mie Tackett, inmate at Bassie Bell's place on W. J Siarket sr., consumed 15 cents worth of morphine Tuesday night intending suicide. Found unconscious Wednesday at 6:30 am, Dr. Thresher from the City dispensary saved her life, though she later insulted his assistance and said she did not want to live.
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Mamie Tackett
Bassie Bell
W. J Siarket Sr
Beaten Again in Prince Albert Yacht Club Cup Race
London Aug 16 Britannia Navahoe and Calluna raced twice around a 4 1/2 mile course for the Prince Albert yacht club cup valued at £90. Britannia led at start Calluna second Navahoe third Navahoe overtook to finish second Britannia first Calluna second Navahoe third. Also Bank Breaks in Racine Wisconsin Aug 16 Union National Bank failed with capital around 150000 and total resources near 892000 deposits 248000. other banks posted 30 days notice continued operations noted at Wm L Elders desk.
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London
Britannia
Navahoe
Calluna
Prince Albert Yacht Club
Racin
Wis
Union National Bank
Robbed of Her Diamonds at Asbury Park Cottage
Miss Helen Taber heiress from New York had her summer cottage at Grand and First avenues looted Tuesday night. Thieves took about $5000 worth of diamonds and jewelry, with no clue as to the burglars and a theory that an insider aided the plan.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Helen Taber
New York
Grand and
First-aves
Miss Taber
Reverend Ranger Denies Resignation Rumors at Christ Church
Rev John Hilliard Ranger of Christ Episcopal Church insists rumors of his resignation are groundless. He tells a Sony reporter there is no truth to claims of discontent with his pastorship and he believes the article was concocted by the reporter.
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John Hilliard Ranger
Christ Episcopal Church
Sony
John Bray Returns to Barrel House Circle
John Bray, former leader of the barrel house association, escaped the workhouse a year ago and moved to Chicago. He returned wealthy and gave away his coat to Ras Everson to sell. Detectives caught Bray while Kas tried to sell the coat, and Bray was sent back to the work house amid resolutions of sympathy from the barrel house gang.
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John Bray
Barrel House Association
Chicago
John
Lafe Shipman
Ras Everson
Kas
Bray
Barrel House
New Candidates for Judge Taylor's Old Seat Anxious Field Grows
Two more applicants appeared Wednesday for the vacancy on the superior bench created by Judge Taylor's death. Attorneys W W Spencer and Judge Millard F Cox of the criminal court join the race. Spencer wields influence with a county political faction while Cox seeks the bench to position for a future nomination. observers doubt his chances due to possible dual appointments. The Cass County cases highlighted petty neighborhood disputes with a talkative courthouse scene and a self defense finding in a late assault case. Further notes recount a mid August fair in Chicago with natl and Dartmouth participants, a Washington infantry parade, and a grand international ball ending in the early hours.
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Taylor
W.W. Spencer
Millard F. Cox
Criminal Court
Spencer
Cox
Superior Court
George
Richelieu
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Washington Infantry
Pittsburg
Plaisance
Pennsylvania
Natatorium
Midway Plaisance
George Francia Train
Sheriff Seizes Gilbert Car Works in Troy Over $150,000 Judgments
In Troy on August 16 the sheriff took possession of the Gilbert car manufacturing company on several judgments totaling about 150000 dollars in favor Gilbert company members. The firm, organized in 1823, operates large works with many orders but poor collections caused financing troubles.
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Troy
Gilbert Car Manufacturing Company
Gilbert Company
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Tales OF the Blue Coats
Bill Colbert
Joe Stevens
Police
Joe
Statton
Gore
Sherman
Western Union
DEATH
Shannon
Inchendiarins
Pilani
Jaw-Smiths
Congress
James J. Boyse
Milton Murphy
Mr. Boyse
Sliss Indiana
Nebeker
Mr Pepy
Wm. L. Elder
Ranger
Ccadi
Cadi
Columbus Alley
Honora
Bella
Laura Harris
Joshua Sigriis
Laura
Joshua
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