Elliott Favored To Win City Clerk Fight By Two Hundred Votes
Report from the contested election case shows Elliott ahead by about 200 votes as Judge Allen reviews ballots from Ward 23. Several contested ballots were rejected for irregular markings, torn corners, or ink/pencil issues while destruction of dozen ballots raised questions about tally accuracy.
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Charley Elliott
Id Logsdon
City Republican Committee
Falliott
Allen
Elliott
John F. Geckler
Niott
Bell
Geckler
Ward 1
German butcher dies by own action in Knoxville
John Hipple, an aged German butcher in Knoxville Tennessee, killed himself with carbolic acid on Monday. The man had thirteen prior suicide attempts including a 200 foot fall from a bluff that cost him a leg and a hanging attempt the previous day.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John Hipple
Hipple
Clark renews charges on governors role in liquor law case
The article notes Edward Clark, a prohibitionist, testifying at a criminal court proceeding about Governor Mount and ministers from Elwood. It quotes the governor’s recorded remarks urging ministers to prove charges or face libel liability. The piece references police commissioners, saloon license issues, and political pressures around liquor enforcement.
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Edward Clark
Criminal Court Room
Mount
Elwood
Quincy Lee Morrow
Baltimore
McKinley
Blwood
Gov. Mount
Etwood Police
Bion
Themelves
Enforce the law on saloon traffic and closed doors
A railing call urges authorities to strictly enforce liquor laws. The speaker insists officers must make an honest effort, not feign action, to close saloons and back doors, stressing thorough enforcement.
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Indiana
Aiken Named Chairman of Marion County GOP
The Columbia and Marion clubs end factional rift to back Ju G. Aiken for county committee chair. Bookwalter and Schmidt concede the post, Elliott becomes secretary, Bookwalter treasurer. Republicans unite, Democrats watch as party harmony returns.
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Columbia
Marion
Ju. G. Aiken
Charles A. Bockwalter
Billy” Schmidt
Aiken
Marion County
Bookwalter
Schmidt
Charles N. Elliott
Eilliott
C. A. Bookwalter
Statements Endorse Akin for County Chairman
Local party figures including William H. Schmidt Charles A Bookwalter A A Young Joe Kealing and Fred A Joss say they support Mr Akin as county central committee chairman noting he is a capable agreeable and satisfactory choice for the party harmony and leadership.
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William H. Schmidt
Bockwalter
A. A. Young
Akin
Joe Kealing
Fred A. Joss
Major General Henry W. Lawton Killed at San Mateo
Manila reports Major General Henry W. Lawton shot and killed in front of his troops at San Mateo. A Civil War veteran from Ohio, Lawton commanded during Indian campaigns and led brigades in the Spanish American War before her death near Santiago.
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Manila
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Ohio
Geronimo
Lawton
McKinley
Senate
Santiago
Philippines
Cabinet Delays Belief On Lawton Death Rumor
Washington dispatch reports the cabinet debating the reported death of Gen. Lawton in the Philippines. Officials refuse to believe the news without official confirmation from Gen. Otis, noting no word by 2 p.m. and expressing cautious hope the report is false.
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Washington
Gen. Lawton
Philippines
Gen
Otis
Griggs
Lawton Statue Proposed at Monument Place
During a Commercial club meeting Tuesday noon officials learned of Gen Lawton's death. Capt. Wm. E. English urged a bronze statue of Lawton for Monument Place to symbolize the Spanish American War. The resolution was adopted and other figures will mark additional war periods.
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Wm. E. English
Gen. Lawton
Monument Place
Brave Fighter Gen Lawton Remembered By Brig Gen Anderson
Chicago reports Brig Gen Thomas M Anderson expresses sorrow at Gen George W Lawtons death in the Philippines noting Lawtons bravery efficiency and leadership. He predicts difficulty finding a successor and recalls Lawtons calm courage and popular regard among troops and officers. Lap robes blankets driving gloves coachman capes offered by Strawmyer Nilius at 37 Monument Place.
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Lawton
Pilippines
Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument Place
Beveridge's Tribute to Gen Lawton Bravest Man Seen
Senator Beveridge recalls General Lawton as the bravest man he ever met. He describes Lawton as tall and soldierly, unflinching under heavy fire, calm yet energetic, seeking exposed combat and fighting back with vigor. He adds that Lawton never sought shelter and inspires affection through fearless conduct.
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Lawton
Philippines
Beveridge
Gen. Lawton
Perilous Position of Methuen at Modder River
Reports from Cape London on December 19 indicate Gen. Methuen's forces are perilously placed along the Modder river with Boer entrenchments forming a semicircle around the British camp. Some rumors of Buller crossing the Tugela are denied. White reports Lady Smith in good order. 65 enteric fever cases noted in town.
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London
Methuen
Modder River
Buller
Tugela
Modder
Ladysmith
Dundrea
Malta
Armenian Village Sacked by Turks Across 25 Mourned
A Turkish force and Bashi-Bazouks attacked the Armenian village of Pakhouder on Saturday seeking revolutionaries. They burned homes and murdered 25 people including women and children. The Armenian patriarch protested to the sultan, calling it the second such outrage in a fortnight.
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Constantinople
Pakhouder
Bloodied Saloon Brawl Lands Two Men in Custody
Henry Brown and Will Hickman, both described as colored, were arrested after a blood smeared fight at Henry Bloom's saloon. Brown faced assault and battery with intent to kill, Hickman charged with assault and battery. Bartered amid insults, Brown drew a knife, Hickman a shovel. both sustained injuries and were jailed at the police station.
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Henry Brown
Roanoke St
Will Hickman
Lafayette-st
Hickman
Henry Bloom
Brown
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours Ends Dec 20
Forecast calls for colder and freezing conditions with fair weather through Tuesday night into Wednesday. Temperatures note 7 am at 32, noon 34, 2 pm around 34, with Indianapolis and vicinity expected to stay cool and dry.
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Indianapolis
Wall Street Patriots Save Market in Professional Ruse
An analysis argues that financiers manipulate a rising market to trigger a panic then rescue with bank aid. It claims big houses trigger inflation in industrials and use margin loans to squeeze smaller traders, while patriots buy undervalued stocks like Lake Shore and St Paul to prop up prices and later cash in.
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Morgan
Gould
Vanderbilt
St. Paul
New York Central
Lake Shore
South Africa
Boston
Erain
Uncle Sam
Grand Jury Witness James Somerville Back Before Panel
James Somerville a Fletcher's bank bookkeeper returned to the grand jury Tuesday as a witness in the street car investigation case. He has appeared twice already and is suspected of being sent back to the bank to verify personal accounts not recalled from memory. The method replaces banks sending books to the grand jury.
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James Somerville
Fletcher's
Grand Jury Room
Grand Jury
Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Drive for Indianapolis
The Salvation Army plans a noon Christmas meal for 1,000 worthy poor at 216 and 218 North Pennsylvania Street. Additionally 200 baskets will be distributed to families. 116 families’ names are on file. Adjutant Simonson accepts donations at 516 Washington Street or by telephone at old toll 2700 two rings, for turkeys hams bread and other provisions.
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Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania St
Simonson
Washington St
Man Falls From Roof Then Returns To Work
Chicago reports Charles Pritcher fell four stories from the Comstock building in Evanston Monday evening. His fellow workers, rushing to aid him, were startled to see him rise and resume his duties. He escaped with no injuries and without his watch.
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Chicago
Charles Pritcher
Comstock
Evanston
Stocks Show Initial Gains After Clearing House Support
New York traders opened with improved sentiment as government aid and clearing house activity boosted confidence. Stocks led by Continental Tobacco, Metropolitan, New York Central, Rock Island, St Paul, and Tennessee Coal and Iron rose fractions to over percent, tobacco up two. Panic earlier in the day faded as banks offered funds and the market steadied around midmorning.
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Ues
Metropolitan
New York
Boston
Dilloway & Starr
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Jéndera
Burlington
Clearing House
Dilloway & Starr Assigns To BE. G. Hovey In Boston
In Boston on December 19 the banking firm Dilloway & Starr assigned to BE. G. Hovey. Their New York correspondents are Oppenheim & Co. The firm was a major holder of United States mining stocks for Clark & Coolidge, margined at about 29,000 shares valued around $20, while other firms were margined lower.
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Boston
Mass
Dilloway & Starr
BE. G. Hovey
New York
Oppenheim & Co
United States
Messrs. Clark & Coolidge
Well Known Firm's Trouble Forces Bank President Resignation
Christian Devries resigns as president of the National Bank of Baltimore amid embarrassment caused by the Charles A Vogelery company, manufacturers of St Jacobs Oil. The bank is owed 15090 dollars and faces broader debts to outside banks and firms.
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Baltimore
Christian Devries
National Bank of Baltimore
Chas. A. Vogelery Company
St. Jacobs Oil
No new clearing house applications in Boston banking scene
In Boston on December 19 there were no new applications for clearing house certificates. The Globe National Bank has fully drawn its $3,500,000 line, though $300,000 has been repaid as paper matured.
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Boston
Globe National Bank
Berlin Bank Rate Raised to 7 Percent
In Berlin on December 19 the financial stringency led to the bank rate being increased to 7 per cent.
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Berlin
Northern London Bank Suspends Payment Amid Market Strain
London reports the Northern London Bank with a capital of two million dollars has suspended payment. A squeeze is expected and several failures are anticipated on the Hanadan exchange at the next sitting.
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London
Capital
New York Bank Weakens A Receiver Appointed
A temporary receiver is appointed for the Franklin National Bank in New York until its annual meeting in a few weeks. The move weakens the bank and signals potential financial instability during the interim.
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NEW York Bank
Fran’lin
New York
Fran National ‘Bank
The Sun Echoes Concise News Approach
The Sun prints brief, readable news items in a compact form. It emphasizes concise reporting and accessible language across topics.
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SUN
Naither
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