No Moral Ticket Looms for Mayor Race In Indy
A prominent Good Citizens’ League member says an independent ticket is unlikely, while Populists plan a city ticket with labor support. The party debates nominees with Democrats touching on enforcement of laws and Likely Taggart as a candidate, as campaigns prepare and alliances form around silver and corporate backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Trusler
Good Citizens’ League
Sun
Trusler
Tae Sun
Indianapolis
T. Taggart
Taggart
G. O.p
Denny
Ripple Company Eyes Independent ROW Down Bellefontaine St
Petition signatures flood drug stores as the Ripple Street Car Company seeks an independent right of way into the city. If granted, lines could extend down Pennsylvania Street to Twenty second Street then east across Central Avenue and Fall Creek, with a southward reach through Grand View to central Indianapolis.
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Ripple Company
Broad Ripple Street Car Company
Pennsylvania St
Twenty-second-st
Central-aye
Fall Creek
Grand View
Bellefontaine
Political fight over street-car deal tightens with affidavits
Democratic councilmen file sworn statements as Mayor Denny and Board of Works deny premature contract. Costello and Colter describe August 9 meetings behind closed doors with Citizens' company representatives and discuss a 80-year franchise offer. Affidavits from A. O. House and others corroborate ongoing negotiations amid court challenge by Holtzman Leathers for Frank Mays and Wm Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtzman & Leathers
Frank Mays
Wm. Gordon
Board of Works
Costello
Colter
Ile
Toayer
Scott
Mu. Winter
Clay
Verner
Holton
Citizens’ Company
Costello Amd
Davis
Attorney Winter
Denny
Winter
Mr. Scott
Mr. Verner
Pittsburg
Mr. Costello
Jed
Sir. Scott
Sr. Costello
Durant Trial Ties Church Visit to Missing Blanche Lamont
In San Francisco on August 22 the Durant trial resumed after a week. Prosecution links showings of a candle and sightings by Hedge mark and wife near Emanuel Church to a crime in the church loft. Witness accounts from Tiledemark couple corroborate a Durant entrance between 6 and 7 pm and a lighted candle in the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durant
Charles Tiledemark
Durant
Hedgemark
Bank Officer Donates 800000 for Hawalian Education
San Francisco August 22 Charles R Bishop an officer at the Bank of California has given eight hundred thousand dollars toward the education of the Hawaiian islands. The gift aims to support schools and educational programs in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chas. R. Bishop
Bank of California
Civil service row over street labor rule violation
Foreman Joseph L. Fisher ignored the eligible list and hired three laborers to cut weeds, prompting the civil service board to demand a hearing. Fisher claims the rule causes delays and calls it red tape, while board members insist he must answer for noncompliance and failing to notify the Board of Works. He was later found at home, claiming ignorance of the trouble and criticizing the rule as a nuisance.
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Civil Service Board
Board of Works
Foreman Fisher
Mayor Denny
O. Pickens
Edward Daniels
J . White
Civil Service
Mr. Fisher
Herrick
Joseph L. Fisher
J. F. White
Trim Sun
Wisher
Fisher
Luron St
Ture Sun
Board of Health
Hoodoo on Meridian street pavement prompts dismissal
The Meridian street pavement is called a hoodoo. City engineer Brown notified the Board of Works that Inspector Davidson is neglecting duties and foreman Stornaday, with Browder and Shaver, is laying 4.5 to 5 inches of concrete instead of the required 6 inches. The board ordered Davidson dismissed and Browder and Shaver to remove the foreman, plus approval for a wooden bridge over Crooked run at Templeave not to exceed 175 dollars.
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Meridian-st
Board of Works
Brown
Davidson
Stornaday
Browder & Shaver
Tornaday
Crooked Run
Templeave
Full ticket nominated with ex governor Campbell head
The Democratic state convention at Springfield Ohio named ex Gov Campbell by acclamation to lead the ticket in a day when he had previously declined the nomination. The slate includes John B. Peasles as lieutenant governor James W Knott as state auditor W B Sholer as state treasurer W T Mooney as supreme judge George A Fairbanks as attorney general Harry B Keffer as board of public works J W Cruikshank as clerk of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Campbell
John B. Peasles
Hamilton County
James W. Knott
Richland County
W. B. Sholer
Gallia County
W. T. Mooney
Auglaize County
George A
Driven Wells 40c Per Foot Ww Indiana Age
Indiana water well service advertises driven wells at forty cents per foot under the WW era phone listing 1791. An ad style line item noting contact method and service scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana-age
Hogriever's Daring Slide Features Hoosiers Win
Indianapolis defeats Grand Rapids in a lively game on ladies day. Hogriever steals home after a misdirected delivery by Bumpus Jones, drawing thundering applause as lorde slides in safely. McParland belts a notable home run, while Glenalvin shows strong fielding for Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hogviever
Bumpus
Jones
George
McParland
Trapped by the Governor on a Fishing Offense Tale
Indiana Governor Matthews hears many complaints about fish being destroyed across the state. The fish commissioner says he has seized many seins and traps, but funds for travel are scarce. A farmer confessed to spear fishing near Valparaiso, joking he would not want the governor to know.
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Matthews
Indiana
Wabash
White River
Ohio
Valparaiso
Tnd
Mr. Matthews
Quick Justice: Mob Hangs Colored Murderer in Ohio
In Cincinnati on August 22 Noah Anderson, a Black man accused of killing banker Franklin Friedman on a farm near New Richmond, was taken from jail by a mob and hanged from a tree after pleading for mercy. Authorities were unable to stop the lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Noah Anderson
Franklin Friedman
New Richmond
Here
Friedman
Anderson
Postmaster General backs current carrier order
W H Lamar acting first assistant postmaster-general writes to Postmaster Sahm defending the order reprimanding carriers. He sees no reason to change it and favors extended eight hour service. Sahm notes boundary lines enlarged but winter may challenge carrier coverage. One case will go to the department as unjust. Also note 8 H Knox & Co to open a national and house furnishing store at 24 W Washington St with T White as resident manager.
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Sahm
W. H. Lamar
A Careless Bicyclist Strikes Miss McMath in Street
Miss Kate McMath and her mother, residing at 434 North Delaware Street, stood at the corner of Pennsylvania and Pratt streets Wednesday evening when 19 year old Fred Schad of 875 North Capitol Avenue, riding without heed, struck Miss McMath, throwing her to the ground and rendering her unconscious. The girl was taken home, Dr. Morgan attended, and fears of internal injury were raised. Mrs. McMath urged Schad’s arrest, but he remained at large.
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Kate McMath
Delaware St
Pennsylvania
Prattsts
Fred Schad
Capitol Ave
Miss McMath
Shad
Dr. Morgan
Grand Rockland hotel fire at Congers devastates guests
Stampede at Guests. Nyack Nyack Aug 22 The Grand Rockland hotel at Congers burned early Thursday morning causing $50 000 in losses. Guests escaped in their night clothes and no baggage was saved.
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Nyack
Grand Rockland
Congers
Earthquake Damages Coin Town in Andalusia
Maprio Aug 22 reports a severe earthquake shaking Coin in Andalusia causing serious damage. Coin, with about 10 000 residents, experienced significant structural impact and ongoing aftershocks were feared.
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Maprio
Coin
Andalusia
Ravages of Cholera in Japan Reported Losses
Since the outbreak of cholera in Japan there have been 25,000 cases and 16,000 deaths. Hat racke ofl: kinds at Wm. L. Elde's.
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Yoroyama
Japan
Wm. L.elde ’A
British encroachment on Alaskan border noted
The report warns of Great Britain encroaching on the Alaskan border while detailing a frosty Nashua New Hampshire on Wednesday night. It notes events in New York with a whisky trust electing officers next Thursday and 27 employers yielding on Thursday as 1,000 striking clothing workers return to work. The Republican state convention is set for Wednesday in Harrisburg Pennsylvania with Quay and Gilkeson factions claiming a majority.
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Nashua
N. H
Whisky Trust
New York
Harrisburg
Quay
Gilkeson
Outrage by Mob Attacks Foo Chow American Mission
A large enraged mob attacks the Foo Chow American mission injuring four native scholars and wrecking the chapel and school. Foreign teachers escape as anti foreign feeling spreads through the city streets with cries to drive out the foreign devils. London dispatches confirm the attack and authorities send reinforcements. In a separate note, city transit announces track and street improvements on Central avenue with temporary service changes to accommodate the work.
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Hong Korn
Foo Chow
London
Newell
Detroit
Iart
Public schools open September in Cliey area
reports note September 9 opening of public schools. Major Richards bicycles to work. New white ceiling at central building. Keeley convention secured by Commercial Club for 1896. Diamond rumor at state house. Belt engine wrecks delivery wagon. driver slightly injured. Judge Stubbs rules resisting officer charges fall under state statute. Local baseball results and a long list of residents mentioned. Funeral for Dr Joseph Wilson at College Avenue residence. 78. Crown Hill burial set. New stock yards company directors named. capital stock $500,000.
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Richards
Keeley Care Association
Commercial Club Committee
Geo. Duke
State House
Indianapolis Creamery
Charles Bailey
Stubbs
Ben Unrs
Young Tigers
Farrell
Pettijohn
Greiner
Bloomers
Davis
Stansberry
Daggett
Kingan & Co
Henry F
Tarleton Embry
Price’s Magazine
South
John Metsall
N. Mississippist
Birtus
Lewis
Mrs. Ebing
Otto
Elwina Schmidt
Jas
Nettie Adams
Ilenny
Stella Stille
O. W
Hattie Saffell
Chas
Elinor Ford
L. N
Annie Howe
Martin
Mrs. Westfall
R. E
Mrs. Kelso
Samuel A. Coyner
Magpie Smith
Wm. M. Shortridge
Emma A. Brown
John T. Murphy
Retta E. Crouch
Edward W. Davis
Hallie Wilson
Herbert L. Cotter
Alta May Dill
Samuel
James W. Taylor
J. F. Aldrich
Roy Fielding
Frank Owings
Wm. Donovan
A. F. Lenaghan
Harry Davis
W. L. Warmeley
W. B. Thompson
Ed. H. Foullois
John Carroll
W. H. Porter
A. C. Pierson
Geo. Schicketana
Chas. D. Stringer
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Low Price
Butts at 135 Indiana Ave advertise cement work with leaky cisterns repaired and cleaned for $1.50 while promoting factory price pumps. The ad notes Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder won a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Indiana Ave
Dr. Price
San Francisco
C.F. Gordon
Washington-st
Gil Shanklin in Indiana Democratic Governor bid controversy
Evansville editor Gil Shanklin visits Indianapolis amid criticism from local Democrats who view him as tied to the silver faction. The Evansville candidate’s prior faith in the “pocket” statehouse race has drawn lukewarm support, with officials noting newspaper backing and union opposition. Myron D. King and J. T. Fanning offer contrasting views as rumors swirl about Matthews’s potential successor.
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John Gilbert Shanklin
Pocket” Statesman
Evansville
Democratic Editorial Association
Shanklin
Indianapolis
Gov. Matthews
J. 0. Henderson
Myron D. King
J. T. Fanning
Joseph Reilly
State Central Committee
Gil Shanklin
Claude Matthews
Indiana
Crescent City
Fiore Matthews Taik
Joseph T. Fanning
New York
Seashore
Thz Sun
Grand Hotel
Tammany
Bold Thieves Prized Open Window Steal Five Wheels
Burglars pried a screen window at H. T. Hearsey's bicycle shop at 116 118 N Pennsylvania St and stole five bicycles with an estimated loss of 350 dollars. A witness heard a noise but could not identify the culprits. Three bicycles were new and on display in the front window. There was no crew observed.
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H. T. Hearsey
Pennsylvania St
Sam White
Nicholas McCarty
McCarty Yard
Debs Stays But Other A B U Officers Released From Jail
Curiaco Aug 22 all American union railway officers serving contempt sentences were freed from Woodstock jail on Thursday except Debs who has three months more to serve. All men endured confinement well except Rogers.
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Curiaco
American Union Railway
Woodstock
Debs
Rogers
Amusements notes from Finnigan ball and Park crowd
Amusement items report arrivals by carriage for Finnigan’s ball company and Loring sisters receiving Munger bicycles. Plays and players troupe sends a five foot floral horseshoe to the Park next week. Gracie Cummings and Victor Minelli receive bouquets and a telegram from Chicago announces Mina Gennell’s birth of a baby girl. Park crowd fills venue as Plays and Players with 20 members perform.
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Finnigan's Ball
Loring Sisters
Munger
Gracie Cummings
Victor Minelli
Chicago
Mina Gennell
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Dove Johnson
Baid
the Sun
Johnson
Bellefpontaiene ST
Democratic
Abso In
Blanche Lamont
Glimuer
Elephant
Hogriever
Rae
Grand Rapids
McCarthy
Wogriever
Metz
Shields
Farland
Phillips
Callaps
Lampbell
Iuit Phillips
Dones
Bull
Brealt
Ian
New Business House
Central-ave
Fort Wayne-ave
Tenth-st
Fair Grounds
College-ave
Alabama-st
Gil
Hearsey’s Bicycle Establishment
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