Broad Ripple rapid transit petition seeks 5 cent fare
A citywide petition to the Board of Public Works seeks an independent right of way for the Broad Ripple line into central Indianapolis. Backers, led by business leaders, demand a five cent fare to Broad Ripple park and a five percent gross receipts tax to the city treasury. President Light confirms the offer remains valid and notes widespread signatories.
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Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company
Board of Public Works
Citizens’ Company
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple Park
Broad Ripple Company
Light
Sudden Death of Indianapolis Man John Keen
John Keen died suddenly at his home 271 Indiana avenue early Friday. The coroner cites heart disease. He was 46, a long-time Indianapolis resident and a veteran in the picture frame trade. Survived by six sisters, a brother, a widow, and two daughters. a Catholic, buried from St Bridget's church Sunday.
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John Keen
Indianaave
Kennedy
Massachusetts Ave
From &T. Bridget’s
Keen
First Chinese bicycling club formed in Philadelphia
Parmapenphia reports the First Chinese bicycling club of Philadelphia founded with Woo Head and Sun Sing as leaders. They leased a Race street hall near Tenth for headquarters and a cycling academy. An interview notes plans while Woo Head avoids a direct answer on bloomers, stating Chinese wear the same suit as bicycles.
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Parmapenphia
America
Philadelphia
Woo Head
Sun Sing
Race St
Tenth
Indians plans to return to Jackson Hole for hunting
Green River Wyoming August 16 In dian agent Teter reports to the Indian affairs commissioner that Indians intend to move back to Jackson Hole after the haying season to hunt claiming a right to do so and warn they will starve next winter without meat He urges keeping them on the reservation to prevent bloodshed and proposes starting a large irrigation ditch project on the reservation to provide immediate employment or raise rations
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Green River
Wyo
Teter
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jackson’s Hole
McCormick sues Met Life over lapsed policies
Joseph McCormick sues the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 300 dollars alleging inducement to drop family policies running about five years. He says four to five weeks ago he was told his premiums were in arrears and that the policies had lapsed, though his records show payments up to date, and he seeks to recover the premiums.
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Joseph McCormick
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Yap Heavy Hurricane Devastates Caroline Island Town
San Francisco August 16 The bark Helen Almy reporting from Butaritari says Yap was nearly destroyed by a hurricane while the vessel cruised through the Caroline islands. The ship was at the opposite end of the group and escaped the destruction.
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San Francisco
Helen Almy
Butaritari
Caroline Islands
Yap
Nothin Without trying to get it through Tae Son's one
A terse fragment mentions Tae Son and a phone price of 80 dollars, with a line about risking nothing. The text is incomplete and lacks clear narrative. Named entities include Tae Son and a dollar figure.
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Tae Son
Grime of a Lad: Winchester rifle kills baby girl
Bartow Florida August 16 parents left seven year old Johnnie to care for a two year old sister. On return they found the infant dead with a bullet through the brain. The boy says the gun fired twice to quiet her but shows no clear remorse.
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Bartow
Fla
Jesse Kirkland
Johnnie
Mayor Denny Seeks Reply From New York Reduction Co
After delays and silent letters from the New York reduction company, Mayor Denny and the Board of Works confront sluggish responses. A scorching missive prompts a reply dated August 15 1895 from American Reduction Co stating they await Mr Kelly’s return from Bar Harbor to address communications with Jundiannapolis.
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New York
Denny
Board of Works
Reduction Company
Caleb S. Denny
Jundiannapolis
Kelly
Bar Harbor
American Reduction Co
Grave outrage at Stam buloff burial site
At Serra in Aug 16 funeral proceedings for Stam buloff a wooden cross at his grave head was destroyed and an attempt made to exhume the ex premier's remains police intervened preventing further vandalism
Concord grapes and seaside buckles headline city life
Mosquitoes have come to the city while Concord grapes sell for 15 cents a basket. The latest belt buckle imitates a seashell. State senator McHugh leaves for hay fever relief, Mary L. Jacks sues Mrs. Miles for 7000 for alleged slander, and a Rembrandt photograph joins the Indianapolis high school collection. There are fires, thefts, divorces, reunions, and marriage licenses noted across city items.
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McHugh
Mary L. Jacks
BR. R. Miles
P. H. Fitzgerald
Georgia
Christ Church Committee
Monument Place
Fannie Powell
Blackford Sr
Joseph W
Thirteenth Indiana Regiment
Louisville
Indianapolis
Syndics
Rembrandt
R. R. Miles
Miles
Washington St
Mollie Wintersmith
Ohio St
Geo. Harris
Scott
A. H. Retter
Fourth St
Jessie Staton
Albert
Maggie Magel
Duarns
Earl White
Frank Krohn
Ella Green
William R. Kingen
Sarah F. Aikin
Manson Peters
Jennie Cress
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Wins Top Honors
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder secured the world’s highest medal and a diploma, signaling its outstanding quality. The award highlights the product’s esteemed reputation and continued consumer trust in its reliability and performance.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Downtown electric system plans heavier rails and fixed fare
The Citizens' company plans to upgrade downtown electric lines with 93 pound rails from 73 and repair sections after franchise decisions. They claim 100 plus miles of lines, many motors, and 25 to 30 trailers. An official supports a 33 tickets for a dollar fare, believing higher fares won’t cut earnings. Debate includes sliding fare scales and a possible two to three cent rate after a term.
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Citizens’ Company
Tru Sun
Bank Trial Prep Trails Through Court Delays
Subpoenas were ordered for witnesses to appear on September 10 as Indianapolis national bank cases, including Frances A. Coffin Percival Coffin and Schuyler C Haughey, await fresh proceedings after prior trials. Jurors faced bribery charges, with Coffins sentenced then released on bonds, while Haughey remains in Indianapolis under bond. The three cases are set to resume in federal court this fall.
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U.S
Indianapolis National Bank
Frances A
Percival Coffin
Schuyley C. Haughey
Harlan
Schuyler C. Haughey
Indianapolis
Fire destroys Peoria distillery in Leavenworth blaze
Leavenworth Kansas August 16 Friday morning a seven story distillery owned by Ed Sherman of Peoria Illinois was totally destroyed by fire. Loss placed at 110000 with no insurance. Ruthenberger’s cooperage adjoining sustained damage estimated at 10000.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Ed. Sherman
Peoria
Ruthenberger
Figaro Says European Warships Near East Post Massacres
Paris report notes The Figaro contends that the recent missionary massacres in China bring Europe closer to a collective warship expedition to the far east, suggesting intensified pressure after Japan’s advance on Pekin.
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Paris
the Figaro
China
Far East
Pekin
Supreme Court Grants Stay In Riz Barton Murder Appeal
Naswville August 16 A supreme court stay postpones Riz Barton coloreds execution for the murder of Andrew Brown colored. Case set for hearing in December.
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Naswviille
Supreme Court
Riz Barton
Andrew Brown
Burglars Attempt to Blow Morristown Post Office Safe
The Morristown New York post office safe was ruined Thursday night in an attempted blow open burglary. The store was robbed of revolvers cutlery and cigars.
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Morristown
N. Y
Cholera Outbreak Expands to China Corea and Four Mosa
Advices from Viadivostock report a spreading cholera outbreak across China Corea and Four mosa becoming serious.
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Sr. Prienspere
Viadivostock
China
Corea
Fourmosa
Railroad Shops Burned in Cotorapo City Blaze
Midland railway shops in Cotorapo City Col are burning with losses expected above 75000 dollars. Gen J D Imboden, noted Confederate cavalryman, is reported dead in Asinepon Virginia on August 16.
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Cotorapo City
Col
Midland Railway
Asinepon
Corbett Marries Vera Stanwood After Split
Champion James Corbett wed Miss Jessie Taylor known as Vera Stanwood at his Asbury Park cottage after returning from Buffalo. The ceremony was private with three friends, followed by a wedding tour to Buffalo Niagara Falls Saratoga and Thousand Islands before training for the Fitzsimmons bout.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Corbett Cottage
James Corbett
Jessie Taylor
Omaha
Neb
Vera Stanwood
Corbett
Buffalo
Wm. A. Brady
A Brute's Confession in Frightful Parricide Case
Wm Zeigler, arrested in Burrato for assaulting his mother Johanna Zeigler, confessed Wednesday to the murder. He will be held for first degree murder after a district attorney confrontation revealed a microscopical test confirming guilt. The details are revolting. Zeigler twice struck his mother last Friday morning and she died Saturday morning.
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Burrato
Zeigler
Johanna Zeigler
Tar and Feathers Threat Looms Over Indian Agent Action
Pantaska in Osage nation seethes after Col. W. B. Freeman, acting Indian agent, shut down the Wah Sha She News and banished editors J. T. Palmer and John Tinker, amid alleged scandals involving the agent. Indians, supporters of the editors, threaten to tar and feather Freeman.
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Gutariz
C. T
Pantaska
Osage Nation
Col. W. B. Freeman
J. T. Palmer
John Tinker
Palmer
Tinker
Freeman
British Tourists in Nebraska Pay Fines and Demand Redress
Coleman Nockolds and Edward Clegg two British visitors arrested in Chapton Nebras ka for fast bicycle riding have paid their fines and now seek redress. They mailed an extended written statement to the British consul alleging an outrage by U S authorities and reconsider their willingness to serve sentences.
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Chapton
Neb
Coleman Nockolds
Edward Clegg
United States
Seats On Sale For Roeber Richards Match At Grand
The Roeber Richards wrestling match tickets go on sale Monday at the Grand. The bout is set for Tuesday night. Also announced, the original Georgia minstrels perform at Inglishs opera house next Friday night with Billy Kersands and favorites. Broad Ripple Auditorium reopens Saturday with a new stock company presenting Mabel Heath or the Shadows of a Home.
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Roeber-Richards
Georgia Minstrels
Inglish’s
Opera House
Billy Kersands
Broad Ripple Auditorium
Mabel Heath
Finnigan
Jury Search In Durant Emanuel Church Murders
San Francisco August 16 The jury selection for Theo Durant’s murder trial proceeds with four jurors still needed and police intensifying a scene search to counter defense evidence about Durant’s claim he was repairing faulty electric wires in the church loft when Blanche Lamont was slain. A new witness, Mrs Leak of Emanuel church, says she saw Durant with Lamonte enter the church on April 30 the day she was last seen.
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San Francisco
Theo. Durant
Emanuel Church
Durant
Blanche Lamont
King
Iking
Durrant
Gan
Damupring
Leak
Blanche Lamonte
Indiana tax commission to adjust real estate valuations
The State tax commission will raise real estate valuations in all counties of northeastern Indiana. It notes current assessments are out of proportion to other counties given the property character. Commissioners say they may raise in fifty counties or reduce there to correct proportion, choosing increases in a few counties to avoid broad reductions.
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State Tax Commission
Indiana
Presidential appointments listed for Tennessee Indian Territory
Washington Aug 16 The president made appointments including Charles B Simonton U S attorney for western district of Tennessee Charles L Stow marshal for southern district of the Indian territory and George H Cleaves surveyor of customs at Greens Point N?
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Washington
Chas. B. Simonton
U. S
Western District of
Tennessee
Chas. L. Stow
Indian Territory
George H. Cleaves
Greens Point
Getting Ready for the Races in Erie Basin
New York reports that the Defender and Vigilant were docked at Erie basin Friday forenoon for measurement and final grooming prior to next week’s trial races. Both ships await official checks and the start of competition.
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New York
Defender
Vigilant
Erie Basin
Guilty of Murder Verdict Involving Geo Diesel
Guilty verdict returned against Geo Diesel for the murder of his grandmother Mrs Levi Pierce in Goano Haven Michigan. The jury reached its decision early Friday morning after testimony and deliberation in the case. In New York on August 16, authorities announced a shipment of four hundred thousand dollars in gold bound for Europe scheduled for Saturday delivery.
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Goano Haven
Mich
Geo. Diesel Wore
Levi
Pierce
New York
Europe
Whitney and Matthews eyed for 1906 ticket in Illinois
A Washington dispatch reports a close Cleveland ally suggesting Whitney and Matthews as a strong presidential ticket. He praises Matthews as a capable Indiana governor and says Illinois remains solidly Republican, while Chicago Democrats might back the pair if they gain convention support, with Morrison and Hopkins looming.
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Rociington
N. Y
Herald
Washington
Gov. Matthews
Cleveland
Ilinois
Capitol
Whitney
Matthews
Claude Matthews
Indiana
Illinois
WH. C. Whitney
Chicago
Morrison
Besieged Puerto Principe Falls Under Gomez Assault
Gen. Maximo Gomez closes in on Puerto Principe with 6500 troops, one field piece, 600 spearmen. Two week investment since Aug 5. capitulation expected. Spanish sorties on July 25 27 and 28 meet repulse, July 27 rally, but final surge forces insurgents toward woods. Mello withholds pursuit to keep fortress shelter.
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Gomez
Puerto Principe
Nugvitas
Cuba
Maximo Gomez
Mello
Up the Flume Egan Tailoring Company Folds Under Assignment
The Egan tailoring firm at 218 Meridian street collapsed Friday morning under a deed of assignment to Wilmer Marshall. Assets listed at 0 735 56, liabilities unspecified. Three chattel mortgage filings followed, securing notes to M S Egan, Capital National Bank, and John L Jones. Manager Thomas Gan attributed the move to unpaid bills and creditors scattered at lakes and shore, while Mr Egan estimated liabilities under 2000 and framed the action as protecting creditors and assets.
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Egan Tailoring Company
Meridian Sr
Wlmner Marshall
M.S. Egan
Capital National Bank
John L. Jones
Egan
Thomas Gan
Woman Drives Vanishes as Horse Dash Shatters Show Window
A unnamed woman was driving up Virginia Avenue Thursday night when a frightened horse bolted. It dashed into the Model store window, smashing the large plate glass and breaking the buggy shaft. No one was injured.
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Virginia-ave
Bond of Billy Schmidt To Be Filed With Officials
County treasurer-elect Billy Schmidt will submit his 1,000,000 bond to the county commissioners and must furnish an additional 1,000,000 bond to the city. The item references erase and loaded bedstead mentions.
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Billy” Schmidt
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