Poll Book Theft in City Politics Sparks Heat
The Republican city committee blames a Democratic emissary for stealing eight poll books and other items from the committee rooms. The motive is tied to altering ward six results and exposing a larger plan to manipulate voters, including a failed attempt to seize all 60 day poll books.
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Republican City Committee
Smith
Sim
Democratic Committee
Republican Committee
Tir Sun
Joyce
Tux Sun
Haughville
Electric line upgrades amid tunnel work and staffing notes
The W. Washington street electric line begins operation with cars every ten minutes. Trailers are moved to W. Washington barns for mule haul to the asylum. Lillingis street tunnel work starts lowering floors. expect electric service to expand within days. No new superintendent named after Mr. Boyd resigns. he seeks a two month vacation after 24 years of service.
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W. Washington-st
East-st
Shelby-st
Lllingis-st
Boyd
Suicide of Maj John Lulimas in Louis, Missouri
Maj John Lulimas, director at the German American Savings Bank and noted real estate dealer, shot himself in the head in front of a mirror at his home on N Cardinal Ave., August 21. Authorities say mounting business troubles may have driven his act.
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Louis, Mo
John ©. Lulimas
N. Cardinalavye
Indianapols paper plant fire leaves ruin and losses
A frame plant at the foot of Maryland street in Indianapolis burned Monday, leaving smoldering ruins after logs burned out in an hour. Loss estimated at $20,000 with $15,000 insured. Stockholders named include 8 Ki Urmston and Joseph Lindsey, and I V Sutphen of Cincinnati. A man named Greinsteiner was injured by a fall during the fire.
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Indian-apoks Paper Company
Maryland St
Ki. Urmston
Joseph Lindsey
I. V. Sutphen
Cincinnati
the Enquirer
Greinsteiner
Crisp Names New Committee Chairs in Congress
Speaker Crisp appoints Ways and Means chair Wilson of West Virginia and others to key panels including Sayers Texas for Appropriations. Springer, passed over for Ways and Means, laments loss after long tariff study as Silver debate dominates Washington.
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Wilson
Sayers
Springer
Washington
Crisp
West Virginia
O. Ferrall
Virginia
Texas
Bland
Missouri
Ilinois
Culbertson
Holman
Indiana
McCraery
Kentucky
Blanchard
Louisiana
Hatch
Wise
Outhwaite
Ohio
Cummings
New York
Page
Rhode Ialand
McRae
Arkansas
Pendleton
Wheeler
Alabans
Reilly
Pennsylvania
Allen
Mississippi
McGann
Martin
Ind
Moses
Georgia
Beltzhoover
District of Columbia
Heard
Enloe
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Pew Ways and Means
Westoa
McMillan
Turney
Montgomery
Whiting
Mich
Cochran
Stevens
Massachusetts
Bryan
Nebraska
Breckenridge
Lynam
Yarsney
Reed
Maine
Burrows
Michigan
Payne
Winters Named to Fill Unexpired Term on Superior Court
The governor appointed J. M. Winters to serve the unexpired term of the late Judge Taylor on the superior court bench. The move stirred local democracy with German American club pressure for Reinhard. Governor says late Judge Taylor favored Winters, a Republican, and cites that influence. Weather outlook for Indiana shows slightly warmer, fair conditions for Aug 22.
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J. M. Winters
Taylor
Reinhard
Winters
Indiana
Miserable Sufferer Seeks Relief with Simmons Liver Regulsior
An advertisement urges constipated readers to try Simmons Liver Regulsior for quick relief from constipation dyspepsia and biliousness. It promises easy use no continual dozing and a low price of a trific while claiming a cure.
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Simmons
Feeding the Multitude at Camp Wallace Could Be Managed
Camp Wallace encampment planners anticipate no famine risk as they prepare lodging and meals for veterans. Officials outline hotel, school dorm, and private home provisions with strict meal pricing and a detailed menu to feed thousands daily.
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Columbus
Fortune
Commercial Club
Washington
Denison
Bates
Kershners
Col. Lilly
Moltke
France
Laycock
University Park
Virginia-ave
Washington-at
Swept by Flames at Hallivax destroys Morrow granite block
A large fire at 2 AM destroyed Stacy Morrow's granite building on Water Street Hallivax. The blaze spread through blocks toward Sackville Street and Hollis Street, injuring several firefighters and causing extensive losses to property and nearby hotels.
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Hallivax
Stacy Morrow
Lower Water St
Sackville-st
Hollis-st
Bank Scandal Rumor Ties Lamb to Washington Shield Move
The Indianapolis National Bank case faces alleged criminal-suit suppression via John S. Lamb and Senator Voorhees’s influence. Depositors fear hidden facts as Receiver Hawkins notes ongoing asset schedules and potential litigation. Bank ties to others and withdrawals cited as treachery, with hopes for court action by depositors.
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Indianapolis National Bank
John S. Lamb
Haughey
Lamb- Voorhees
Washington
Lamb
Terre Haute
Voorhees
Examiner Young
Lamb-Voorhees
Blonday
BNN
Hawkins
Goit
Rex
Itinughey
Clearing House
Clearing House Association
Teppling Bank
Benret
Bank of Commerce
Bosson
Sullivan Diary Breaks from Pepys Style York Tale
August 21 report shows Sullivan distressed by poll book theft linked to rivals who seek publicity for their cause. Mention of Cale Denny, grand army encampment approach, and city hall government under scrutiny. Patsy Gorman ordered to dull a diamond boom as Edison shifts to sapphires and cheap diamonds.
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Grand Army
Sullivan
Patsy Gorman
Patsy
Order
Edison
Bill English
Simon Yandes
Choctaw Treasurer Assigns Lease Money Amid Rumors
J. T. Cappo reports that M. C. Curtain, treasurer of the Choctaw nation, has assigned nearly a million dollars in lease money from the government, bond fixed at $30,000. Rumors of dark developments follow. Delta Tau Delta national convention opens at the Denison house Monday for three days. Arch chapter meets Friday.
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Cappo
J. T
M. C. Curtain
The
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Denison House
Arch
Furaday
Italy in turmoil as mob attacks French embassy in Rome
Riots across Italian towns flare over the Aiguesmortes massacre. In Rome a furious mob besieges the French embassy, troops barricade the building, and 45 rioters are arrested. Germans express support as Italians demand an apology and indemnity for the killed workers.
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Rome
Italy
Aiguesmorte
France
Germany
Secret Route Talk Delays Board Meeting on Street Use
Representatives of a long distance telephone company met with Tacoma’s board of public works Monday to discuss a proposed route and street-use terms. A special meeting was set for the afternoon. Pierce defended an elderly standkeeper near the block, arguing the city’s removal order was unjust. He noted rent of 13 dollars monthly and questioned city equity. The board offered no promises.
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Pierce
Public Worts
Tacoma
Elder-st
Decatur-st
Washington-st
Sixteenth-st
Meridian-st
Illinois-st
North-st
Pennsylvania
Meridian-sts
College-ave
Seventh
Highthste
Darry Pierce
Marketsie
Mr. Detrees
Mr. Pierce
Horrible Fete of a Woman and Two Children Burned
A fire destroyed a cabin five miles north of Usis place in CuarnLeston Missouri on August 21 leaving an elderly paralytic woman and several children dead or missing. One child died from burns and another severely burned died hours later. a 10 year old is missing, suspected burned.
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CuarnLeston
Usis Place
Encampment Week G A R Arrivals and Preparations Across States
The Department of Michigan and Blair post in St. Louis plan to send and lodge 5 000 and 500 veterans respectively. Ohio members arrive Monday. the Committee on Escort meets to prep for visitors. Gen Hurst of Ohio may seek commander in chief. Gov McKinley will present his name.
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Department of Michigan
Blair Post
St. Louis
Department of Ohio
Wesk
Committee On
Masonic
Gen. H. Hurst
Ohio
G. A.R
McKinley
Apt
Wallace Foster
Nettie Ransford
Women's Relief Corps
Union Depot
Eingland
Grand Army
Central States
Mother Acquitted in Shawn Murder Case Courts Reaction
In Trenton on August 21 the jury found Mrs. Shaun not guilty in the Shawn murder case. She fell to her knees in court and offered thanks as her daughters embraced. The charge claimed she murdered her son for life insurance with a claimed intrusion by three masked men who removed the stomach from the body. The prosecution argued she aided the crime to impede a chemical analysis.
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Trenton
N.d
Shawn
Shaun
Standard Bicycle Company Empassed Assigned by Union Trust
The Standard Bicycle Company and The Standard Manufacturing company assigned Monday afternoon. Union Trust Company named assignee, taking all bicycles on hand contracts accounts and notes totaling 470 dollars. Company offers no clear indication of condition, noting only inability to meet indebtedness. Known for Planet Arrow Century makes with Chicago branch. factory at 251 Virginis Ave. Local riders bought many wheels through clubs with member incentives.
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Standard Manufacturing Company
A. L. Teetur
Henry C. Smithers
W. F. Cornelius
Union Trust Company
Arrow Makes
Chicago
Century Make
Virginis Ave
Slingshot Attack Leads to Knife Wounding on West Street
William Shipman a Yandes street teamster was stabbed in the breast and arm after a sling shot attack by a half grown boy near First and Second streets on Monday noon. The assailant fled after the clash. Shipman received treatment at Eichrodt's drug store and was sent home with injuries not considered serious.
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William Shipman
Yandes St
N. West-st
Shipman
Eichrodt
N. West St
France and Siam seek accord under world fair concert
France and Siam work to mend differences while the international world’s fair concert proceeds. The British government reports satisfaction with India’s move to a single monetary standard. By noon, Republicans are credited with gaining 46 seats in the French elections.
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France
Siam
India
Local notes and incidents from city scene
A compilation of small city items including a suicide attempt with a pump rescue, lawsuits dismissed or compromised, insurance and arson-related claims, drunk driving mini-scene, labor day parade decisions, a poisoning incident saved by surgery, a shooting in pursuit of a burglar, several fires and property losses, infant welfare case, multiple birth and death notices, and miscellaneous local records such as marriages and births.
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Tillie Hewitt
F. J. Louden Company
Bryan Merchandise Company
George A. Mclfee
Royal Insurance Company
Wajen
Maggie Mays
Lily Banks
Greenfield
E. Washington St
Labor Day Committee
Lizzie Cheech
Alvord St
Durham
Moses Bush
Chattanooga
Thornton
Church St
William Dimebar
Jeruaslem
State St
Lehr
Richard
Harriet Ghent
Mrs. Newman
John
Mrs. Kiefer
Hugh
Mary Riley
Frank
Agnes Wills
Clark
Julia Colman
W. ©. Thomas
Sophia Behning
Henry C. Shufelton
Laura B. Gorsuch
Ludwig Meyer
Serene Liewallyn
Henry B. Ogden
Alfred W. Beans
St. Matthew O’connor
Hanney Gallivan
Andrew J. Jones
Plorenas
E. Eck
McAndrew Zeller
Hunger Relief Secret Meeting Promises City Proclamation
A labor leaders committee held a secret session to craft a public proclamation about starving conditions in New York City. Thousands queued for giveaways at a Broadway saloon as officials struggled to provide organized relief amid rising unemployment and disorder.
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New York
Klinkenstern
Broadway
Newark
N.J
Haynes
Woman recants in assault case as witness threats prompt court
Henry Bright faced police court for assault on his wife after a severe head wound from a club. A key witness initially refused to return, then relented, while boot-black Jesse Winyard received five dollars fine and 30 days for loitering. An Italian, John Legevon, faced a companion charge of carrying a dangerous item and the case was continued.
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Henry Bright
Bright
Cadi
Thomas
Jesse Winyard
John Legevon
O’conner
Italy
Labor Day Parade Safety Plan Delayed by City Leader
The labor day parade committee asked the Board of Public Safety for police to guard the march ring and attend Armstrong Park. President Hawkins resisted sending officers out of town, recalling a prior out of town assignment for a shooting club picnic. The neighborhood around Martindale Ave sought fire and police protection, a petition the board tabled. Hawkins announced all engines and fire houses would be decorated during the encampment.
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Board of Public Safety
Armstrong Park
Hawkins
Colbart
Martindale Ave
Board
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