Campaign turmoil and park land sale rumors spark suit tale
A Republican HQ report links a four acre Garfield park parcel purchase to a tailor made suit for Park Engineer Power. The tailor says Power paid $29, Power denies influence, calling the tale idiotic. Separately, Weller Shaffer returned a $21 commission from Hildebrand Hardware after city officials demanded repayment.
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Republican
Park Department
Garfield Park
Fred Schlegel
Virginia-ave
Power
Schiegel
Mr. Power
Park Board
Schlegel
Mr. Schlegel
Bell Isle Park
Detroit
Weller Shaffer
Shaffer
County Investigators Delve Into County Fees and Salaries
County attorney Brown works on an opinion about the delinquent tax collection fees and recorder Donnelly's status under the fee and salary law. He aims to present to the county commissioners by September 1, barring illness, while some critique the investigators for overstepping their scope in legal questions.
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Brown
Recorder’s Office
Donnelly
Treasurers Creeping Fees Spark Marion County Probe
County investigators report treasurers statewide retain delinquent tax fees and small service charges. State officials cite 1895 and 1897 changes, with a 6 percent collection rate, while counts from 14 counties show treasurers earn far more than other officers. The fee and salary commission launches formal inquiry.
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Miss Indiana
Marion County
State Fee and Salary Commission
General Assembly
Wm. Wilkins
Supreme Court
Fee and
Fes
Fears For The Canal At Joliet Sanitary District Guards
A Joliet report says guards at the drainage works and Lockport camp have sparked fears a crank may try to blow up the canal with dynamite. Sanitary trustees worry about attempts to contaminate or destroy the canal and its water supply ripples to St Louis and other cities. Police vigilance along the line has been increased.
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Chicago
Joliet
Lockport
Sanitary District
St. Louis
Sanitary Trustees
Kronmann murder mystery tied to cousin arrest
Police claim to have solved the Kronmann case with the arrest of William Neufeldt 25 a cousin of the victim. He was nabbed Friday night while disposing of diamond jewelry from the Kronmann flat. Neufeldt an ex convict named a black man Luce as the giver and was identified by Mrs Mary Innes at police headquarters Thursday. He cried and appeared to confess saying It is all up with me.
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New York
Kronmann
William Neufeldt
Annie Kronmann
Neufeldt
Luce
Mary Innes
Brain Work and Exercise Advocated in Health Note
An old item argues brain work damages brain tissue more than physical activity and promotes Hostetter Stomach Bitters as a tonic for dyspepsia. The ad touts a fifty year record of cures and mentions a price and a restaurant note.
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America
Prussian Diet Rebuffs Canal Bill Amidst Royal Fury
The third section of a north German canal project, the Kaiser's pet scheme, was rejected by the Prussian diet 228 to 126. The defeat shocks observers as opposition gains, with rumors of imminent dissolution and royal anger over the setback. Conservatives oppose cost and agrarians demand compensation before backing the plan.
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Berlin
Germany
Indiana Governor seeks merit based federal reserve commissions
Gov Mount plans to consult colonels from five Spanish American War regiments to appoint two men from each regiment and possibly one from each battery. He rejects personal appeals, requires applicants to file records and recommendations, and insists politics will not influence the process. He aims to avoid appointing incompetent favorites and will judge merit before naming officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philippines
City Elevation Committee Explores Chicago Rail Plan
City engineer Jeup and council railroad committee members returned from Chicago at 4 a m after studying elevated tracks. Chairman Knight fell ill but also traveled. several councillors stayed longer. They found Chicago conditions differ from Indianapolis and plan a late week meeting to decide future steps.
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Jeup
Council Railroad Committee
Chicago
Knight
John Higgins
Albert Harston
Indianapolis
Carpenters’ Labor Dispute Edges Toward Resolution
John A. Schumacher & Co. asked Walking delegate Decker for extra days to decide on employing only union carpenters. Decker expects a favorable outcome from Thursday conference with the Columbia club and anticipates smooth operation before Friday primaries.
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John A. Schumacher & Co
Decker
Columbia Club
Farmer William Freel Driven Insane Over Nellie Berger Abduction
William Freel a Rochester farmer has gone insane over the Nellie Berger abduction case. He believes the girl remains in the clutches of Jones and threatens those around him. Guards were posted but he escaped and may be wandering in the woods.
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Rochester
Ind
William Freel
Nellie Berger
Jones
Hoosierisms Brief Ailing Soldier Home From Front
In Muncie G Carl Southian enlisted for service in the Philippines but fell ill at the Presidio California and planned to return home. Denver police telegram reported he arrived with a bullet wound. He had been in a Utah wreck where a Red Cross nurse aided him, details unclear. Rochester reports 85 year old William Whittenberger has died after never riding a railroad train though a line runs through his farm.
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Muncie
G. Carl Southian
Philippines
Presidio
California
Denver
Louthian
Utah
Red Cross
Rochester
William Whittenberger
Man Attempted Suicide In Brownsville Ambition
Bert Teeguarden aged 26, married, took ether Thursday morning in Brownsville Indiana in a failed suicide attempt. Physicians could not revive him and the motive remains unknown.
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Brownsville
Ind
Bert Teeguarden
David W. McFarland files bankruptcy petition
David W. McFarland of Ridgeville petitions for bankruptcy on Thursday with liabilities of 2 589 dollars and assets of 110 dollars.
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David W. McFarland
Ridgeville
Mose Selig
Capitol Ave
Red Cross Society
J. W. Billingsworth
Senate Ave
Marion County
Old Settlers
Broad Ripple
Gerber
Morgan
Herrick
Amos Helms
Spencer House
Fierce discord in Dan Ransdell and Bookwalter factions
In a heated Republican city convention in Dan Ransdell ward and Allen's ward, Bookwalter and Ransdell followers jockey for delegations. Betting odds favor Bookwalter, with both sides funding efforts. Allegations claim Schmidt and New pressure loyalists and threaten workers who oppose the machine.
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Dan Ransdell
Allen
Ransdell
Bookwalter
Ransdel
Billy
Schmidt
Harry New
Billy’’ Schmidt
McGowan
National colored women’s clubs face disruption over officer vote
In Chicago on August 17, at the convention Mrs Mary Church Terrell was re elected for a third term as president. Elizabeth Carter of New Bedford announced her plan to resign as recording secretary despite efforts to persuade her to stay. Mrs Josephine B Bruce of Indianapolis was elected first vice president.
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Chicago
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs
Mary Church Terrell
Elizabeth Carter
New Bedford
Mass
Carter
Josephine B. Bruce
Indianapolis
Odd Tales of the Wires Drowning Rescue and Deaths
Reports from Milwaukee Centerville and Chicago recount a butcher Henry Ehlers dying from a nine day nosebleed. James Rankin born in LaSalle seeks life insurance with a chest deformity and protruding lung yet claims sound lungs. W L Stevens rescues 12 year old Ralph Peterson from drowning, keeping a cigar clamped in his teeth as the boy is saved.
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Milwaueker
Wis
Henry Ehlers
Shane
Centerville
James Rankin
Rankin
LaSalle
Chicago
W. L. Stevens
Ralph Peterson
War Department to Form Ten New Infantry Volunteer Regiments
The War Department issued orders under the 1899 act to organize ten additional infantry volunteer regiments. Names include regiments thirty-eighth through forty-seventh with listed colonels and stations such as Fort Snelling Minnesota Camp Meade Pennsylvania Fort Riley Kansas and Fort Niagara New York. Also named are lieutenant colonels and officers from various regiments. A conference between the quartermaster-general and Secretary Root set a Manila landing goal of 86500 troops by November 19 1895.
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Washington
War Department
Secretary of War
Congress
George 8. Anderson
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Fort Crook
Nebraska
Second Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
J. H. Dorst
Fourth Cavalry
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
W. S. Schuyler
Fifth Cavalry
South Framingham
Mass
Walter Howe
Fourth Artillery
Camp Meade
Pennsylvania
BH. B. Pratt
Twenty-third Infantry
C. J. Crane
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Byrne
Sixth Infantry
J. S. Mallory
Second Infantry
E. H. Crowder
James Parker
Francis Michler
W. B. Wilder
J. H. Beacom
John Bigelow
Root
Philippines
Manila
Night messengers strike over the dilly pay issue
Five former A D T night messengers Fred Majors Roy Johnson Clyde Christie Clifford Forrester and Neal Connerton claim they were fired after demanding the ten cent dilly for deliveries outside the mile square. They threaten a full strike as talks with the day force and C L A proceed and wage cuts are disputed.
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American District Telegraph Company
Mile Square
Fred Majors
Roy Johnson
Clyde Christie
Clifford Forrester
Neal Connerton
Tillman attacks Tolberts over whitecap outrages in South Carolina
In Greenwood on August 17 Senator RB Tillman labeled whitecap crimes as the work of white cowards and blamed the Tolberts Republican faction for the trouble. He urged locals to kill the Tolberts to uproot evil while condemning violence against Black people and warning of Yankee scrutiny on race tensions.
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Greenwood
S. C
RB. R. Tillman
Tillman
South
Robbed in the Workhouse by Handkerchief Theft
John G. Blake, a member of the county board of charities, visited the workhouse to collect statistics on habitual criminals. While greeting old inmates, he left with two silk handkerchiefs quietly taken from him, revealing petty theft even inside the institution.
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Essmann
John G. Blake
County Board of Charities
Hismann
Reform School
Plainfield
Pugilist Fra ney Paralyzed After Fight in San Francisco
Jim Franey of Cincinnati was knocked out by Frank McConnell in the 14th round. Franey remained unconscious for ten minutes, was taken to the city hospital, and lapsed into coma again. McConnell and all seconds were arrested. police seek National Athletic Club President Grooms for organizing the bout. Doctors cannot determine if the blow or the floor contact caused the condition.
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San Francisco
Jim Franey
Cincinnati
Frank McConnell
Franey
McConnell
President Grooms
National Athletic Club
WIRE LIFTINGS AND CITY TRANSPORT PLANS
Doctors in Rennes decide not to extract a bullet from M Labori. Cleveland will run auto cab line opposing street cars. KC, P and G railroad may be bought by Standard Oil interests of C and A. Detroit council requires railways to sell eight tickets for 2 50 cents. Restraining order issued. hearing set for Sept 4.
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M. Labori
Rennes
France
Cleveland
Standard Oil
C. & A. Railroad
Detroit
Mich
Calicoes and Quality Goods Sale Listing
A fragmented catalog item lists SIMPSONS CALICOES with black grounds and varied colors, and DISH PANS ten-quart retinned heavy, then SHOES FOR BOYS brown canvas and leather, SALTS AND PEPPERS colored glass, WHITE UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS best muslin reinforced, VESTS FOR LADIES cream low neck no sleeves, HOSE FOR CHILDREN fine ribbed cotton fast black, durable $1 quality, SKIRTS white pique double stitched hems, with price ranges and stock notes, all described as quality goods on offer.
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Simpson
Oeadie Salta Et Cine
Bargains From 2 30 to 3 30 P M Only
A cluttered sale listing offers limited time bargains on muslin, wash rags, lawn fabrics, night shirts, boys suspenders, soap, buttons, shears, writing paper, envelopes, women’s low shoes, trimmed hats, sailors braids, shirt waists, bicycles suits, corsets, dresses for children, rolled oats, biscuits, and more with assorted prices and quantities.
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Elite Ntenancae
Masonville
Bidlust
Milan
Ariday
Cambria
Diaeipecar
Mnitat Dolteld Detebteleitnciale
Seaceer
ZAC Lion Coffer
Clyde Jones Taken to Jail After Peaceful Crowd in Peru
Clyde Jones the abductor of Nellie Berger was brought from Kokomo for a hearing but waived preliminary exam and was bound over to circuit court. A large orderly crowd gathered at the mayor's court and he was escorted to jail by 15 guards. No demonstrations or trouble reported.
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Peru
Ind
Clyde Jones
Nellie Berger
Kokomo
Sheridan is sane after insanity inquest ruling
A commission declined to find Oscar Sheridan insane after he slapped Rev. Thomas W. Cox of Clermont on Washington Street last Sunday. He was tried in police court with judgment withheld until the insanity inquest concluded. Judge Cox fined Sheridan $1 plus costs when released, which were paid.
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Oscar Sheridan
Sheridan
Thomas W. Cox
Clermont
Washington St
Cox
Despondent Husband Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Charles F. Futter killed himself in Fort Wayne Indiana on Thursday by shooting himself in the head. He died instantly and had become despondent after his wife filed for divorce and refused reconciliation despite his pleas.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles F. Futter
Help Wanted and Rentals Mixed with Market Report
Classified notices include several help wanted ads for a housemaid cook and irons hands, plus room rentals in various locations. The Indianapolis Stock Market section reports cattle receipts, wheat and corn prices, oats, and hay values with noted market firmness and range shifts.
Terre Haute distillery cattle tax appeal case heard
The State board of tax commissioners revisited Terre Haute distillery cattle assessments. Crawford Fairbanks and Rosenbaum Bros appealed, claiming a little over 4,000 cattle though taxed for 6,000. The assessor testified he counted one row and estimated the rest citing safety concerns with walking among the herd.
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Terre Haute
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Crawford Fairbanks and
Rosenbaum Bros
William Fawcett recalls William Windom’s early life
An aged Quaker from Plainfield Indiana recounts Windom a poor boy who learned tailoring to fund study law. He left Ohio for Minnesota to practice, and Windom’s pictures appear on the 81 2 silver certificates.
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Williiam Windom
Plainfield
Ind
William Fawcett
William Windom
Waterford
Fawcett
Windom
Ohio
Minnesota
Shiel & Co Market Report on Live Stock Prices
Indianapolis August 17. Fair receipts and a market 5 to 10 cents lower. Prices quoted for cattle averages range from 4.72 to 4.80 per hundredweight with heavies between 4.70 and 4.73. Cattle market steady on good cattle and a shade lower on common.
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Indianapolis
Passaia
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