A Great Attraction Plan to Lure Bucolic Visitors
The State board of agriculture and the local business groups seek a major night attraction for the fair week to draw large crowds and keep visitors in town. They consider grand open air productions, a YMCA ball park, and costly spectacles to compete with other cities while noting finances and timing.
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State Board of Agriculture
Board of Trade Committee
Cincinnati Orchestra
Barnaum
Circus
Pekin
Troy
Babylon
Independence
St. Louis
Board of Agriculture
Coma
Tua
Rubber Syndicate Collapse Sends Rubber Prices Down
New York reports the rubber syndicate of Paris New York and London headed by John C. Gonalve Baron de Gondoriz has failed, forcing liquidation of about 95 percent of world crude rubber. The collapse stems from an inability to hold supply while buying Brazil’s coming crop, pushing prices from 85c to 4e and signaling a return to normal levels benefiting manufacturers and trade.
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New York
Paris
London
John C. Gonalve
Vienna
Baron de Gondoriz
Brazil
Charles R. Flint
Flint & Co
Fire bug hunted after West Indianapolis blaze
West Indianapolis residents feverishly search for the arsonist behind the Shonessy block fire and Rarding's saloon as police anticipate possible arrests Friday. The suburb lacks water works and firefighting apparatus, spurring efforts to secure an early connection to the city water mains.
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Indianapolis
Fusion Plan Reported in Democratic Committee Session
Will Fuse and Sr. Pauw discuss a fusion with the former alliance approved by the Democratic committee. They aim to endorse S. M. Owen for governor and, if the legislature is carried, elect a Democratic senator to replace Davis. The platform favors free coinage of silver and tariff for revenue only.
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Will Fuse
Sr. Pauw
Tis
Amesting
Democratic Committee
Alliance
S. M. Owen
Davis
Fastest Bound Brook train runs record time
A Bound Brook railroad run between Neshaminy Falls and Langhorn Thursday set a new time record. Engine 206 drew two coaches and President McLeod’s private car. The mile in 39 45 seconds, five miles in 3 minutes 26 45 seconds, ten miles in 7 minutes 12 seconds, averaging 43 seconds per mile. Harvest peasep?ss gloom hits England as barley and Kentish hops suffer from heavy rains and storms bruising crops.
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Philadelphia
Bound Brook
Neshaminy’ Falls
Langhorn
McLeod
Flea Epidemic Strikes Washington in August
Washington notes a severe flea infestation sweeping the city with New York as the likely origin. Fleas fill carpets and cracks, forcing residents to stand on chairs while dressing. Cats and dogs are heavily affected, and social events suffer as the pest spreads through closed homes. one woman reports killing 1,000 fleas in three days while scientists are asked for a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Pilgrims Drift Down White River In Shanty Boats
Three shanty boats with ten occupants each paused near Morris Street bridge in West Indianapolis. Officer Wheeler ordered them away but they anchored mid river and defied arrest for days. Thursday night they departed after a quiet farewell to locals, origin and repeats of annual trips unclear.
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White River
Morris St
W. Indianapolis
Locka
Marshal Wheeler
W. Indianapolia
Indianapolis
Collision at Sea as Two Vessels Sunk in Minutes
In Port Philip heads Australia the steamship Easley rammed the Gambier, crushing her sides and flooding her compartments. Gambier sank within seven minutes, taking five saloon and fifteen steerage passengers and six crew. Many were asleep and panicked as the ship went down. Hasby of the rescue effort saved some souls but rapid sinking hindered rescue. No cause given. night was clear and calm. lookouts blamed as contributing factor.
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London
Easley
Gambier
Port Philip Heads
Beye
Hasby
A Distilling Divine Rev Pickett Fights For Rights
In Atlanta on August 23 a split in the Bilijay Baptist association arose over prohibition. Rev Thaddeus Pickett and brother Rev Julius Pickett opposed it. Julius started a government licensed distillery producing Pickett's Mule whisky, linked to bloody brawls. The association prohibits clergy distilling though drinking remains allowed.
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Pickett
Atlanta
Bilijay Baptist Association
Thaddeus Pickett
Julius Pickett
Rey
Julius
Mr. Pickett
Tax assessors hear bank pleas for lower rates
The Evansville and Randolph county banks led requests for reduced tax assessments as Gov Hovey and a touring troupe faced light attendance. Bank figures cited losses from forgery and business conditions, with calls for relief from high rates while several appeals were dismissed and others met with executive session.
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Theater de
Tim Griffin
Gov. Hovey
Tosa
James F. Rabey
Union City Commercial Bank
Tlinois St
Mr. Rubsy
S. D. Coats
Randolph County Bank
Winchester
T. F. Worman
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Farmersburg
Judge Gooding
Gteensburg Natural Gas Company
Danville Fire Destroys Large Business Block
A Friday morning blaze in Danville destroyed half the west side of the public square, including Dr Todd’s residence and several businesses such as Barnhill’s barn grocery, NeCleland furniture, Christy Bros harness, Dungon drug store, law offices, bank, and wool valued at 10 000. Insurance covers 30 000. Dr Lawson injured by falling stair. Origin undetermined, suspected incendiary.
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Tur Sun
Danville
Gowyer
Theublic Square
Court House
Barnhill
Dr. Todd
O. H
Lawson
Daniel II Ordered To Leave Town In 24 Hours
Daniel II who attempted escape from Officer State was given 24 hours by the Mayor on Friday to leave town. he is gone. Bert Wilson, 16, arrested by Detectives Crane and Boylan on Tuesday, charged with bicycle theft. he is a lamp-lighter and the bike allegedly taken from 9 yard at 415 Broadway. Henry Stumps, fined for assaulting Emmett Jones, is in jail paying the fine. Jones later caused a warrant for Stumps’ arrest, but Stumps was released after appearing before Justice Feibleman.
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Daniel II
Officer State
Bert Wilson
Crane and Boylan
Broadway
Henry Stumps
Justice Habich
Emmett Jones
Stumps
Feibleman
Myers
The
News
First Democratic Fiddle
Binras
William
McCotter
S. J
Anna Murray
Frank
Josephine Gardner
John
Catharine Comper
M. Conley
Mattie Gresh
Malett Ave
Arthur Kupeh
Anna Gardner
Frank Ryer
Fannie Wilson
Henry McFee
Rebecca Circle
Phillip Monroe
John Kean
Long Range
Yandes St
Priday
Monroe
Kean
Chilean Revolution Reports Dismiss Surrender Claims
Washington dispatch notes no new notices from congressional envoys on Chile operations. Senor Foster says insurgent forces of 5,000 to 6,000 are in a strong position near Valparaiso, with no immediate attack on Balmaceda. Tactics focus on harassment until stronger for decisive action. no movements planned or expected shortly.
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Washington
Congressonal
Chili
Senor Foster
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Congressional Party
Council Deadlock Delays 50 000 Loan Vote
Democratic quorum failed to assemble for a Friday council session to authorize Controller Woollen to borrow 50000 for 60 days. Councilman Sherer refused to stay, urging no action as ward issues blocked progress. The American Watch Club showcased latest designs in watches and diamonds on Lt. Pennsylvania street.
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Woollen
Sherer
American Watch Club Co
Pennsylvania St
Electrical Transit Turns Mule Power to Electric Lines
A Sun reporter tours the Louisiana Street power house and explains Citizens' electric transit plans. New equipment expands to 700 horsepower with a twin engine setup and multiple generators. An expert discusses the storage battery with guarded caution and notes its limited success.
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Jewell
Citizens’ Company
Louisiana St
Lie
Wueres
Power House
Ilinois St
Hazelton
Thompson-Houston
Ad Lee
Irvington
N. Indianapolis
College-ave
Fr. Daweli
Collision on electric railroad leaves one dead three hurt
In Brooklyn on Friday morning a motor with two trailers carrying passengers collided with a brewery wagon on a level stretch of the new electric railroad through Bay Ridge Bath Beach and Bensonhurst. One man died and three others were seriously injured. the motorman could not slow or warn the wagon driver.
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BrRooklyn
New Electric
Bay Ridge
Bath Beach
Bensonhurst
Mob Hangs Suspect From Tree After Jail Break In Georgetown
A heavily armed mob surrounded Georgetown jail at 2 AM and hanged Frank Dudley, the man who killed farmer Frank Hughes. Federal authorities fear further mob violence as Squire Kendall and his associate, jailed for a triple killing, remain imprisoned.
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Georgetown
Frank Dudley
Frank Hughes
Squire Kendall
Great rains cause rail damage and flood fears in Troy
Water pours through Troy after heavy rains since Thursday night. Railroad tracks washed out, trains delayed, and officers fear Burdan's lake dams may fail, risking lives if breached.
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New York
Troy
N. Y
Burdan’s
Fife
Russian fleet to visit Cherbourg next month
The Russian fleet under Admiral Kasnakoff will visit Cherbourg next month. A Gallipolis Ohio post office was burgled last night with stamps and money stolen. Heavy rains caused widespread damage in England and Ireland with crops under water and potato blight spreading. A Munich paper reports China’s situation is serious and powers face inaction amid calls for joint action.
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Kasnakoff
Cherbourg
Gallipolis
Ohio
England
Ireland
Munich
China
Harlem triple murder suicide shocks tenements
New York on Friday discovered a scene on the third floor of a Harlem four story building where John Baxter and his wife Mary and their two young children Kate and John lay dead from gunshot wounds. A revolver with three cartridges and four empty shells lay nearby and a letter to Baxter's mother indicated a premeditated murder followed by death. Authorities deem Baxter likely insane as neighbors report hearing shots Thursday night.
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New Yor
Harlem
John Baxter
Mary
Kate
John
Baxter
Houe
Taster
Camp Grays Sensation Over Bayonet Publication
Comrade Tarkington accuses Bradwell of backing the Bayonet, a camp Gray issue edited by secretary Isaac Bradwell. Tarkington says a political scheme is behind the paper, noting allied officials in the courthouse and auditor offices as “recognition” amid the furor.
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Tarkington
Bradwell
Gray
Isaac Bradwell
Court House
Tieney
Capt. Hayard
Auditor’s Office
Joe Bristow
Harper's Court
Abner Newland
Jacob Emrich
Serenaders attacked prompt chaos in Monticello family riot
In Monticello Arkansas white boys serenading were attacked by a group of chosen negros. Jas Bashey died and John Ben net and Louis Burk were seriously injured. The incident follows a volatile string of violence in the region as authorities investigate possible motives.
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LitTle Rock
Monticello
Jas
Bashey
John Bennet
Louis Burk
Features of Sporting Lier: varied races and matches report
Dunkirk defeats Hartford City. St John Patrimony colt at Monmouth. several trotting and pacing results across Frankfort Gosport Greensburg Terre Haute Knightstown and other towns. Notable performances include Nancy Hanks in Independence heats and Roy Wilkes winning a free for all. major league scores listed for Boston Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia and others.
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Dunkirk
Hartford City
Sto B. Kelly
Sheepshead Bay
Monmouth
St. John
Patrimony
San Juan
Prather
Bermuda
Frankfort
Harry Hornet
Doe Bowers
Gosport
John A. Logan
Redwood
Greensburg
Lottie C
Decatur
Y. M. C. A. Park
Knightstown
J. B. Curtis
Lady Hunt
Terre Haute
Miller Ward
Lou
Major
Nightingale
Hartford
Conn
J. B. Richardson
Frank Dorich
Nancy Hanks
Independence
Roy Wilkes
Constantine
Boston
Cleveland
Clarkson
Kelly
Beatin
Zimmer
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Maddock
Murphy
Grim
Killen
Louisville
Athletics
Pasverieny Meekin
Ryan
Bowman
Toss
Lime and Cement Sewer Pipe Case at Grebricis
Moyer and Co report lime and cement sewer pipe work at Grebricis. ABU N Mise-ob a small contractor noted for the project.
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Grebricis
Moyer & Co
Abu N Mise-ob A
Widow Referred to as His Bride Suits Over $700 Gift
Iowa veteran Robert C Wheeler advertised for a wife. Cordelia Burkholder of Michigan answered. Wheeler paid $700 into her keeping, she refused marriage, and he sued. They settled with Wheeler taking $200 dower and the widow keeping $500.
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Robert C. Wheeler
Iowa
Cordelia Burkholder
Belding
Mich
Wheeler
G. A.B
Detroit
Youth Baillett Executed by Guillotine in Douai
Paris dispatch reports Baillett, a youth convicted of multiple murders, put to death Friday by Douai's guillotine. He remained jovial to the end and cried Vive la Republique moments before the blade fell.
Cushion tires eyed for tall bicycles in talk
The Zizzag club plans a Sunday trip to Andera with about 50 members and aims for a 100 mile dash from here to Richmond in September. Dr. Bigger bought four bikes for his family this year and a local doctor reportedly rode 10 000 miles in seven months to visit patients. Labor Day bicycle races at the fair grounds promise two events with 15 and five entries and two gold medals as prizes. A theft report notes Frank L. Griffith of 415 Broadway had his bicycle stolen from his yard Wednesday evening. A perfumery sale is advertised at the New York store with a noted dealer from New York conducting a sale at the New York.
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Andera
Bigger
Richmond
Fair Grounds
Frank L. Griffith
Broadway
Free Mail Delivery in Small Towns Fails to Impress
Washington reports on a federal trial of free mail delivery to 48 small towns. Average annual town cost was 192.42 dollars, with mixed results in office receipts. Navy officials deny rumors that 28 seamen deserted Pensacola. ship undergoing repairs before redeployment to Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B
WasHington
Navy Department
Pensacola
Honolulu
Twenty Killed in Statesville Train Wreck on Creek Bridge
CHARLOTTE August 28 The Western North Carolina road wreck near Statesville left 20 dead nine injured and about 20 shaken. The train jumped a 65 foot stone bridge into Third Creek crushing cars and passengers. Engineer West’s body was recovered in pieces and most dead were severely mutilated. All in the Pullman perished but track and bridge were not seriously damaged and service resumed on schedule.
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Charlotte
N.C
Statesville
North Carolina Road
Third Creek
West
Famine price control debated in Moscow and Volga region
In Moscow on August 28 the low council debated forcing employers to supply workers rye bread at normal prices about half current levels. Grain experts doubt the ukase will deter only a few dealers hoarding grain for famine price profits. At St Petersburg distress rises as German Volga colonists face hardship and rioting erupts to stop rye exports.
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Moscow
Low Council
Ukase
Petersburg
Volga
Thirteen Funerals From Park Place Disaster
Thirteen victims were buried today in Evergreens cemetery New York three per grave several identified several unidentified and marked died August 22 791 at Park Place disaster burial details report. In Minneapolis John J West head dynamo man at Brush Electric light station killed by 3000 volt shock. At Seymour Ind an incendiary fire in Atkinson dry goods store caused about 11000 loss, fully insured.
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Park Place
New York
Evergreens
Minneapolis
John J. West
Brush Electric
Seymour
Sigmour
Ind
Atkinson Dry Goods Company
Friday on the Street in Indianapolis Showcasing Summer Tiebacks
A nostalgic column notes Miss Indianapolis returning, detailing summer social scenes, arts and crafts, and street changes. It observes electric streetcar wires thickening near Washington and Illinois streets, safer shelters, flower beds on Ohio Street, and minor flower thefts amid a public mood of urban bustle.
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Londoyn
Harrison
Vermont
Proctor
New York Express
Cape May
Ottawa
Ont
MacKenzie Bowell
Srranon
St. A. Williamson
Indiana Regiment
King of Perfumers
Elimgelf
Hter- City
Biia
Rock
Isaac Frauthal
Conway
Ark
Charles Mulligan
Kar
Old Dominion
New Jersey
Hays
Walter Carr. & Co
Ann Arpor
Andrew Campbell
Sporting
Lier
Omer Frechette
Montreal
J. B. Masse
Masse
Wichita
Kas
Mra
Ivopolite
Mr. Lease
George Moore
Jika
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Mr. Moore
Fezekiah Davis
Deacon Davis
Sarah M. Victor
Columbus
Foraker
Bicycle Notes
Wm. L. Eiders
New Yorks
Washington News
Adolph Moeller
Havana
Russia
Miss Indianapolis
Sinoissts
Washington and
Wiinoissts
Ohio St
Pennsylvania
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