City Builds Fireproof Structures Lead Growth of Homes and Edifices
Indianapolis enters a busy building season with many brick and stone projects. The city library at Opio and Meridian streets rises as a notable public work alongside a four story jail planned for Alabama and Maryland streets. Vonnegut and Bohn, and R. P. Baggett & Co. push major blocks on the Commercial club block and Ohio Meridian streets. Residential projects include a premier Schmidt residence and the bishop’s brown stone complex near Meridian and Fifth. Modern fireproof designs feature tiling floors iron girders and limited woodwork.
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Indianapolis
Jesser
Opio and
Meridianste
English’s Hall
Soldiers’ Monument
Dayton, O
Alabama
Maryland-srs
Willemove
Bida
Vonnegut & Bohn
R. P. Baggett & Co
Ohio
Meridiansts
Co- Gum
East Sts
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Meizgar Botiling Works
Watern
Schmidt
Meridian and
Fifth Ats
East
New York Sts
Illinois
North Sis
Government Efforts to Meet Small Notes Demand
Washington reports Treasurer Nebker pushing to satisfy the public need for small notes. The bureau of engraving and printing struggles with shortages of $1 $2 $5 $10 and $20 notes, despite the new wing. Presses run overtime as it works to avert delays in meeting the demand.
Week at the Grand Park Theaters Features Stars and Acrobats
Theaters offer strong attractions during fair week with Blue Jeans at the Grand and Sanger’s Mr Potter of Texas and Mr Barnes of New York at English’s. Pete Baker performs The Emigrant and Bismarck. a Cincinnati orchestra with 84 musicians visits Tomlinson hall midweek. soloists Hans von Schiller and Miss Hittlich. The Nelson specialty company headlines the Park with premier acrobats and singers though Billy Bird has retired from the stage after long service as the versatile horse star.
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Blue Jeans
Sanger
Mr. Potter
Texas
Barnes
New York
Pete Baker
Bismarck
Cincinnati Orchestra
Tomlinson Hall
Strauss
Hans von Schiller
Miss Hittlich
Nelson Specialty Company
Nelson
Billy Bird
Billy
Siberia
Frank
Sly but Not Quiet Meeting Passes $50,000 Loan
Democrats in the council push a Friday afternoon session to approve a $50,000 loan via a revised deadline. The chamber filled with late arrivals, quarrels, and accusations of illegality as R A Woollen and officials argued over notices and attendance before the resolution finally passed with Stechhan voting with the Democrats.
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Gauss
Stechhan
Sherer
Weber
Coy
Hicklin
Court House
Martin Murphy
Auditor's Office
McGill
Dick Nolan
Mr. Woollen
Shearer
Olson
Ton Markey
Mike Byrne
Moorphy
Abrams
Mr. Ganes
Gasper
Woolen
Schwab
Trusler
Woollen
Republican Primaries Held Saturday Afternoon and Evening
Republican candidates were nominated across wards with contests in several races. Chas. B. Fletcher leads in the first ward. Stecihan and Myera contest second ward, with Coop er and ex-councilman Cummings also in. Caterson faces Geo N. Catt ree in the third as Young or Schroer are potential nominees. Fifth ward backs Dr. Pettijohn. sixth sees Cooper and Joe Gasper. seventh, large field. tenth J Connelly appears favored. eleventh Jas Sanders shows strong candidacy.
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Chas. B. Fletcher
Stecihan and
Myera
William Dd. Cooper
Cummings
Geo N. Cattereon
A. A. Young
H.H. Schroer
Jes
Prior
A. G. Kinney
Dr. Pettijohn
Cooper
Joe Gasper
J. Connelly
Jas, Sanders
Died From Lockjaw In Milwaukee Fight
Coroner Manker described Milton Barnett’s death as caused by lockjaw after a pie on the thumb during a Columbia avenue melee. Two Corkicrs boys, jailed awaiting trial for murder, admit being with Barnett that night but refuse further comment. The coroner's report states the fatal infection followed that injury.
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Milton Barnett
Manker
Corkicrs
Columbia Ave
Barnett
Hoosier Guards Drill Prep for Omaha Prize Event
OxTV LiFs reports Hoosier guards drill weekly at Mansur hall with 32 average attendees as they prep for a prize drill in Omaha next year. The piece notes railroad hearings finished by the board of equalization and banks lobbying Gov Hovey on county rates.
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Hoosier
Omaha
Mansur Hall
Board of Equalization
Gov. Hovey
Marion County
Excelsior Lodge
No. 25
K. of P
Bros
William and
Mollie Snapp
Romeo and
Allie Depew
George An
Kate Memmer
John and
Mary Bruwan
Richard
I Butler
Joseph
Kate Fers
Emma Kleffer
Herman
Anna Bienke
Czaris
Fred Bishop
Maryland St
James Patterson
Roanoke-st
Joseph Johnson
Bellefontaine-at
Infast Webber
Hanaway-t
Ianition
Manarage Licenases
Louis McCann
Maggie Bailey
Alien Vorhies
Lucy McCune
Morrison's Genius Draws Billy Herod’s Prospects
A satirical piece lampoons Doc Morrison as he sketches “Billy Herod’s” political chances and his own salary. The ironic drawings critique pretension and idle industry while exposing the forum’s hopes for Herod in sharp, cutting humor.
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Billy
Herod
Indus
Nerve and Struggle On Market Street Corner
A Sun reporter witnesses a squabble between a hungry, smooth talking tramp and a perfumed youth on Market Street. The bum pleads for a dime while the youth refuses, then the pair press others for a “lift” as a procession of refusals ends with weary wanderers seeking shelter at the workhouse. A separate note explains a federal court dispute over a Trail Creek drawbridge between L. H. and W. and Michigan Central, with rent and right of way at stake.
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Sun
Pennsylvania
Denison
Feller
Market St
Goto
Meridian
Page
al. Taffe
Michigan Central
Michigan City
Trail Creek
Local man in jail on forgery charge in Indiana
Henry Pettitts was jailed in Lepanon on August 29 accused of forging signatures on fruit tree orders. He allegedly solicited orders for Fairview Nursery of Tippecanoe City, Ohio, then raised the signed purchases.
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Lepanon
Ind
Henry Pettitts
Fairview Nursery
Tippecanoe City
Balmaceda Falls as Chilean insurgents seize Valparaiso
Washington reports Consul McCreary at Valparaiso said Balmaceda's forces were routed in a decisive battle. Valparaiso surrendered to insurgents and was placed under allied naval protection. Balmaceda reportedly fled. Santiago cut off. Battle lasted under five hours with heavy casualties. Balmaceda's fate and the war's outcome unsettled, with authorities cautious on recognition.
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Washington
State Department
McCreary
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Santiago
Egan
Admiral Brown
Baltimore
San Francisco
Mir. Lascano
Chili
Asiday
Vila del Mar
Barbosy
Alserreca
Canto
Barbosa
Alserreco
Balmacada
Buenos Ayres
New York
Flint
W. R. Grace & Company
Areute
Agan
Senor Montt
Congressional Party
Lima
Jauique
Baldaceda
Old Man Bolinger Defends Porch In Porch Fight
Ezekiel Bolinger and neighbor John Wilt thwart a drunken assailant on a Woodside porch. Bolinger’s wife struck the intruder with a sled-tanner, while Wilt, though small, stood by. The attacker James Gibson, a laborer, received 104 days in the workhouse after testimony in court.
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Ezekiel Bolinger
Woodside
John Wilt
Bolinger
Bolibnge
Wilt
Guesa
James Gibson
Man Survives Five-Story Fall in Unfinished House
A carpenter Joseph Gordon fell five stories in an unfinished building on Friday, broke his neck yet survived and faces further injuries but may recover. Separate dispatch from Gorge Town, Kentucky reports a lynching aftermath with widespread arson and armed patrols, causing fear in the city. Also notes consumer ads and local shop items as part of the page.
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New York
Joseph Gordon
Yeally
New Cruiser Tests Coffer Dams of Cellulose at Water Line
In Wilmington Cramp's yards the cruiser No 9 will test a novel material for naval use. A five foot thick belt of cellulose at the water line provides buoyancy and passive resistance to projectiles. Perforations seal quickly, potentially revolutionizing ship armor by replacing heavy steel with lighter, resilient armor against modern artillery.
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Wilmington
Del
Cramp’s Yards
Subas
Excitement Endures After North Carolina Bridge Disaster
In Statesville North Carolina on August 20 excitement over the bridge disaster remains high despite rain. The entire train is believed to be saved with Joel A L Sink and his bride alive though he is seriously injured. Auditor Sanderton has likely to be discharged soon. About a hundred railroad workers 25 convicts and several officials keep removing debris as the death toll stands at 22.
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North Carolina
Statesville
N. C
Fire destroys home as wife dies in bed lamp blaze
In Bineramter on August 29 a fire at Hi Rammer's dwelling fatally burned his wife who slept beside a lamp. Rammer was away. authorities believe she toppled the lamp while reading in bed, causing the deadly blaze.
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Bineramter
Hi Rammer
Rammer
Oliver Wendell Holmes Seventy-Eight Notable Health Peak
Oliver Wendell Holmes, aged 82, celebrated at Beacon Street home as he marked the weekend with good health aside from slight fall ing eyesight. The item also notes ongoing fair preparations, band contest interest, weather outlook, and international politics from Toronto and Paris.
Huron Futurity Start After Corrigan Victory Says Judge McAdam
Judge McAdam of New York ruled the horse case in Corrigan's favor and Huron begins Saturday in the futurity race. Bank reserves fell by 1 341 975 last week but exceed legal requirements by 12 769 075. Buffalo Shoe House offers solid leather School Shoes at one third lesson price. Knights of Labor committee on privileges to be at exposition grounds each Sunday afternoon to locate refreshments.
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Washington St
Knights of Labor Committee On Privileges
Exposition Grounds
The Chilian Trouble and Balmaceda War Policy
Wartime turmoil in Chile centers on President Balmaceda whose 183% constitution era liberties clashed with modern rule. Insurgent forces gain sympathy in the United States as Chile fights to end Balmaceda's regime amid strict curfews and public punishments. Americans join the struggle. Admiral Brown commands ships near Valparaiso.
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Chili
United States
Balmaceda
House of Representatives
Buenos Ayres
Chile
Spain
Santiago
Peru
Admiral Brown
U.S
Charleston
San Francisco
Hoe
Washington
Valparaiso
Minstrel Show Sitting Sparks Legal Threats in Wilkesbarre
Primrose and West face a $10,000 damages claim after Cushman mocked William Frothingham during Scranton performances. In Wilkes-Barre a capias was served to the show’s proprietors amid a dispute over an alleged insult.
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Wilkesbarre
Primrose & West
Scranton
Cushman
Ond
William Frothingham
Frothingham
Wilkesberre
Tennessee Legislature Considers Abrogating Convict Lease System
Nassuvinis Aug 29 Great interest surrounds the upcoming legislature deciding whether to end the convict lease system in Tennessee. Dissenting miners at Coal Creek and Briceville, whose earlier resistance stirred upheaval, will have limited representation. It is believed the statute will be revisited early in the session.
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Nassuvinis
Tennessee
Coal Creek
Bricaville
Orioles Stall Wise and Bakery as Hanlon Sore
Baltimore releases Wise and Bakery amid word Ned Hanlon suffers a sore limb and fears of blood poisoning. Boston association claims a contract signed by Kelly. Easterns and Daltons scheduled for Coy's Sunday. several track and harness results listed, plus scattered league scores and batteries.
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Baltimore
Wise
Ned Hanlon
Kelly
Shelbyville
Boston Association
Ancon
Comiskey
Easterns
Daltons
Coy
Chicago
Nellie C
Osborn
Bart Jordan
Crab Cider
Umatilla
Silverado
The
Kingston
Marion C
Virgo d
Xace
Y. Uc. A. Park
Terre Haute
Apple Jack
Raymond Wilkes
Boone Wilson
Erie
Monbars
Independence
Vascar
Tabasco
Dolly Wilkes
Charleston
St. Louis
Stivetta
Darling
McMahon
Bobingon
Athletics
Columbus
Weyhing
Milligan
Twitchell
Knell
Donohue
Milwaukee
Washington
Killen
Vaughn
Casrey
Sutcliffe
Philadelphia
Kling
Clements
Vickery
Schriver
Pittsburg
New York
Baldwin
Miller
Buckley
Backus Declines to Name Personal Business Until After Election
In a courthouse corridor Vic Backus, the Treasurer-elect, refuses to disclose the nature of his personal business with certain officers. He condemns a Sun letter and says he sent two personal communications. He will reveal details after the election.
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Vic
Backus
Court House
Sun
Mr. Backus
Hendricks Club
Elecou
ROW IN THE CAMP Fourth Ward Colored Voters Split Up
Fourth Ward colored voters met at Douglass and North streets and forced H C Kinney to withdraw from councilmanic contention. John Puryear and allies protested a white candidate being pushed. Threats to withhold the colored vote led to Kinney's exit, aiding Henry Sweetland’s faction and Bushong’s Democratic nomination gains.
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Fourth Ward
Douglass and
North Sts
H.C. Kinney
John Puryear
Kinney
Henry Sweetland
Puryear
Henry
Public safety crisis in Rome and bandit plunder rise
From Rome reports warn of extreme public safety issues in the city and provinces with crimes and raids by armed bands. Citizens fear traveling by carriage as highways are said to be overrun by bandits, though some doubt the claims. Diaz enacts firm economic policy amid foreign money stringency in Mexico City. Two editors wounded in a duel, and Chilean damages sought over Esmeralda coal incident near Acapulco.
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Lonxnon
Rome
City OF
Mexico
Diaz
Southern Railway
Esmeralda
Acapulco
Insurgente
Blaine Divorce Fight Now to Be Fought in Court
James G Blaine jr and wife Mrs Marie Nevins Blaine plan a vigorous contest to the divorce suit. Mrs Blaine resists Judge Aikens trying the case amid suspicions and tension as the matter moves forward. In other items, horse racer exhibitions loom for Independence fair while party factions settle some disputes but clash over control of local committee seats.
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James G. Blaine Jr
Cortest
Wilfe
Sioux
Marie Nevins Blaine
Blains
Geo. Dickson
Frank Walker
Independence
Nelson
Allerton
Nancy Hanks
Mr. Walker
Burrato
Sheehan
Democratic Party
Shehan
Guy, Hill
Cleveland
Goldsmith Dead in Newburgh at Walnut Grove Farm
James H. Goldsmith 38, noted horseman and son of Alden Goldsmith, died of consumption at Walnut Grove farm after returning home from Buffalo. Local business manager J J Bieler has taken charge of the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association branch in St Louis. Livery stables Woods and the American Watch Club Co advertise new designs. fashion plates feature in their lines.
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Goldsmith
Newburgh
James H. Goldsmith
Alden Goldsmith
Walnut Grove Farm
Buffalo A
J. J. Bieler
Sachs-Pradens Brewing Co
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis
American Watch Club Co
Iln
Pennsylvanis St
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boston
Oliver Wendall Holmes
Beaconst
Bagley
Board of Agriculture
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Fenton
Mich
Bellstedt
Cincinnati
Waverly
Middletown
Laporte
Greenwood
Agricultural Society of
Hitchcock County
Neb
Indiana
Toronto
Ont
the Globe
Liberals
Abbott
Paris
Descamps
Dardara
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Paxton
Charles Lansman
Tas Sun
Robert Paxton
Lansman
Harrison St
Celia Lansman
Lanaman
Panhandle
Sporting Life
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