State Board of Education Hears Mixed Textbook Proposals
The State Board of Education debated Monday proposals for school texts. Bowen Merrill and Indiana School Book Co offered priced copy books and readers yet all were rejected for lacking bonds. Van Antwerp Bragg Co sent a bitter sarcasm filled letter and were the only bidders. The physiology book was rejected for being too short. The board adjourned until July 9 after private session.
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State Board of Education
Bowen-Merrill Company
Indiana School Book Company
Standard Publishing Company
Indiana Company
J. M. Blythe
A. L. Bancroft & Co
Pacific States
John Carrol
Chicago
N. D. Magan
M. F. L. Sanders
Cambridge City
Ralph St. John Perry
George W. Michael
W. W. Williams
J. M. Stradler
U.S
Prof. Jones
van Antwerp, Bragg & Co
Lane
Evansville
Dalton’s
City Council Hears Electric Street Car Motive Power Deal
Banter and backroom talk mark a council session as Citizens' Bob-tail Co seeks power to test an electric storage battery for street cars. Darnell touts a broad grant. Massachusette ave line extension also sparks debate. Light committee roasts and vapor lamp plans split, while bids pay for legal fights and a proposed city hall purchase. Meeting adjourns to Friday night.
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Henry Clay Allen
Citizens’ Bob-Tail Company
Thomas C. Steele
Shaffer
Council
Steele
Allen
Darnell
Citizens’ Company
Trusler
Long
Inch
Cal
Bates House
Eliott
Massachusette Ave
Brightwood
City Attorney and Railroad Committee
Gasper
P. Calamity Trasler
Wright and
Taylor
Brush Company
Markey
Finance Committee
Messrs
Winter
Harvis & Hawkins
Curtis
Bigham
Pearson
Sun
Cincinnati and Return 83 30 to 8rd and 4th
Returning to July 5th, wt C., H. and D. half rates to all other points.
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Cincinnati
Sullivan and Kilrain Fight Feud Shapes Up in Rumor
Speculation swirls on whether Sullivan or Kilrain will win the looming clash. Muldoon touts Sullivan’s superior wind and grappling defense, while Kilrain backers expect a fierce rush and endurance. Both camps debate tactics as the Boston fighter trains for a long fight, with public sentiment split between short knockout and extended battle.
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New York
Sullivan
Rochester
Southwest
Kilrain
John
Gid Mitchell
London
Muldoou
Boston
Mitchell
Jake
Becauge
Bea
Balfast
Smith
Spanish Fort
Laxe Ponchartrain
Tuesaday
McBane Arrest Record Highlights Forgery Charge
Greenfield attorney William McBane, aged over 40, was arrested by Deputy Langenberg for forgery. He posted bond after allegedly presenting a $5 check to John C. Dalton, which was deposited for collection and later denied by Hughe’s bank. Dalton pursued the matter with the grand jury, which returned an indictment for forgery.
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McBane
William McBane
Greenfield
Langenberg
John C. Dalton
Bates House
Dalton
Hughe
Grand Jury
Mad dog panic on Malott and Massachusetts avenues
Consternation rose Tuesday morning as a supposed mad dog bit one or two animals. A fireman killed a shepherd dog, and an officer shot another afflicted with hydrophobia. Several dogs were attacked as they ran, with estimates of a dozen bitten. Special sale of summer shoes at Geo. P. Marott.
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Malottave
Houga
Massachusetts Ave
Geo. P. Marott
North Penn-st
Virgin of the Flood Not a Miracle but a Remarkable Incident
Father Gavish of St. John’s parish returns from Johnstown to weigh a flood miracle claim. The Immaculate Conception statue survived inundation unscathed, though the pedestal disappeared. Gavish avoids sensationalism, deeming it a remarkable incident rather than a true miracle, while parishioners cling to sacred symbolism.
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Gavisk
St. John’s
Johnstown
Mother of Jesus
Florence
St. John of
Mary
Fatherravish
Gavish
Long and Bitter Strike Follows Brazil Miners
A July report from Brazil and surrounding districts notes meetings held by striking miners show a majority favor protracting the strike and pressuring operators for terms. Proclamations spread through Brazil Center Point Knightsville and Carbon. Some districts favor resumption, but overall mood points to a prolonged struggle with unsatisfied concessions.
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Brazil
Center Point
Knightsville
Carbon
Board of Charities
Knocked From a Train in Columbus Fatality Report
Columbus Indiana July 2. Charles Miller a brakeman on a fast freight was knocked from the train near here Monday night and fatally injured. He lived at New Albany and had been on the road only a few days.
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Columbus
Ind
Chas. Miller, J
New Albany
Pinched for Dealing Counterfeit Bills at Washington St
L Piero, trading with two residents behind 189K Washington St, eyed $100 bills for $30 real money for three weeks. When 6:30 am transfer neared, a supposed partner claimed counterfeit notes hidden down the street. Police nabbed all, with J B Johnson, Oxie Moon, and L D Ashcraft jailed as suspected conspirators. authorities doubt they moved real cash and fear a mutinous boodler plot. Sensational Cronin matter in Chicago and New York reports follow with talk of investigations and public outcry.
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B. Piero
L. P. Piero
Washington St
Piero
J. B. Johnson
Oxie Moon
L. D. Ashcraft
Johnson
Curcago
Cronin
McInery
Philadelphia
Luke Dillon
Chicago
New York
The
Herald
America
GERMAN FARMER STEINBLOCK HANGS HIMSELF NEAR MURDER INVESTIGATION
In Gresham Oregon July 2 a German farmer Steinblock killed himself in a barn amid a grand jury probe into the Leavitt murders of two young girls. He had been suspected after quarrels with Leavitt and testified with difficulty due to language. A letter says his claim of innocence and fear of being seen as killer.
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Bea
Gresham
Gerd Steinbleck
Steinbleck
John Leavitt
Leavitt
Steinblock
Safe Blowers Strike Broad Ripple Store
Early Tuesday morning a large explosion woke Broad Ripple residents as safe blowers wrecked Jackson and Shelly's dry goods store the post office site. The safe was charged and windows shattered as thieves fled with 75 dollars in cash checks 18 dollars in stamps and assorted dry goods. A witness saw two men run toward the river one dropping an item possibly clues for investigators.
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Broad Ripple
Jackson & Shelly
Insanity asylum abuse claims spark shocking testimony
The Rochester insane asylum inquiry reveals allegations by former housekeeper Eva Bartlett of immoral brutality by attendants in 1987. Swede Mrs Munson and Barbara Bueckle report brutal treatment, with Theresen Hitz accused of choking patients. Food for the sick reportedly poor.
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Paul
Rochester Insane Asylum
Eva Bartlett
Munson
Barbara Bueckle
Theresen Hitz
Man Defeats Wife Then Burns Body in Kentucky
A grave crime report from Leesburg, Kentucky states James North defeated his wife to death with a flat iron and set the body ablaze. The dispatch also notes weather forecasts for Indiana and mentions a Rome Chronicle correspondent describing the pope discussing possible departure from Rome and arrangements for refuge in Spain.
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Louisville
Leesburg
James North
Tne
Spain
Loynven
Rome
the Chronicle
Parrots for Sale at Schrader's on Washington Street
A fine lot of parrots just received and for sale at Schrader's store located at 74M Washington Street. The listing notes availability of multiple birds and invites buyers to inquire in person.
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Schrader's
Washington St
Harrison Gossip From Washington on Baby McKee and Indiana Appointments
Washington dispatches report President Harrison enjoys time with Baby McKee while Indiana politicians press for patronage. Postmasters at Columbia City and other offices are said to be chosen from the White House with Haford. Hoosier demands grow as delegates recount Chicago heat and sacrifices for Harrison.
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Curiaco
the Herald
Washington
Harrison
Indiana
Baby McKee
Baltimore
Benny
White House
Columbia City
Haford
Huston
Don Austen
Thone
Jis
Indianapolis
Callar
Ban Harrison
Post Office
Chicago
Ben Harrison
New Richmon d Enters School-book Field With Bid
The state board of education met in Supt La Folletts office to receive bids for state wide text books under the new law. Fort Wayne book company and a group led by Josephus Collett Terre Haute W Fleming R C Bell Evansville James Murdoch Michigan City Edward Hawkins submitted a bid with capital stock of 300000 pledging to supply a superior line of recently compiled books and to act in the public interest.
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State Board of Education
Supt. la Follett
Fort Wayne Book Company
Josephus Collett
Terre Haute
W. Fleming
R. C. Bell
Frantic Frenzel Balks At School Board Roster Move
The old school board met Monday night and the new one began its term. Commissioner Haughey praised retiring president Dr. Jameson, while Frenzel opposed the measure as in bad faith. New officers were elected with J. H. Greenstreet as president, A. R. Baker as secretary, and E. L. Williams as treasurer. Imma Ridenour was reelected secretary at a $1,500 salary, and H. C. Hendrickson was chosen building and supply agent.
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Frenzel
Haughey
Dr. Jameson
Hughey
Dr.Jameson
J. H. Greenstreet
A. RB. Baker
E. L. Williams
Imma Ridenour
H.C. Hendrickson
Dead Infant Found In Street Box Near 65 Springrst
A starch box in the gutter before Charles Hi Muellers residence at 65 Springrst. hid a dead infant when overturned Monday evening. The body was taken to Girton's morgue and the coroner will investigate.
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Charles Hi. Mueller
Springrst
Mueller
Girton
Wreck on N and W Line Near Thaxton Station Kills Forty
East bound N and W Railway passenger train wrecks thirty miles east of Lynxcierra Virginia near Thaxton station. Reported forty passengers killed as bridge failure blamed on flood. Details scarce. telegraph access limited. Cincinnati dispatch notes Dr. McDow under scrutiny amid threats of lynching and denouncement from rival Sun.
Local Judge Delays All Trials to September
Judge Gresham postpones the trial of all his local cases until September. Several city matters are noted, including market house closure and ongoing divorces, burglaries, and court actions in Howland and surrounding venues. Public notices cover arrests, property motions, and a busy week in Marion County legal affairs.
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Gresham
Curbstone
Jeffercon H. Montgomery
Dallas Tyler
Seymour
Howland
Chase Schaler
Wm. Hubbard
Lawrence
Laura McMania
James Moriarity
James Harley
DD. A. & B. M. Ralston
Nick Benson
Sauiré Alford
May Palmer
Metropolitan Police Force
Scs
James
Annie Hagan
John C. Johnston
Parca
Circuit Court
Charles Fritz
Notary Public
Edward
Taylor
Chas. Webb
Ella Lupton
Parkeave
Marion County Library
David C. Bryan
N. B. Taylor
J. H. Varen
John R. Wilson
D.C. Bryan
Bryan
Police Board
Wm. Gaston
Court House
Mra. Snodgrass
Washington and
Meridiansts
Albert S. Gomstock
Comstock
Concordiant
Hammond’s Grove
Board of Children’s Guardians
John
Annie Hogan
Hogan
TaeSon
Mr Gore's Home Runes and a Baseball Classic
Indianapolis July 1. Three consecutive defeats failed to affect attendance as New York and Indianapolis clashed in a pitched game. Gore and Tiernan starred for the home team with several long drives, while Keefe pitched for New York. Final: Indianapolis 6 New York 5. Other scores note Pittsburgh over Philadelphia and Boston over Chicago. A domestic incident followed the sports section as Philip and Elizabeth Colin face a public dispute and marital woes.
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Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Ind
Keefe
Brown
Hoyle
Buckley
Fessenden
Seery
Hatfield
Connor
Glasscock
Jack
Danny Richardson
Denny
Hines
Tiernan
Emmett
McGeachy
Richardson
Mr. Gore
Enery
Roger
Rourke
George Myers
Whitney
Bassett
Boyle
Epie
Hixes
Gore
Bescett
Tiernane
Myers
O'Rourke
Manhattans
Seely
Capt
Worthy
Mac
Mary
Charley Bassett
Black
New York
New Yorks
Mr. J. Denny
Philip
Elizabeth Colin
Johnson Block
E. Washington St
Pants measuring deal at Kahn & Co in Washington Street
Kahn & Co at 14 East Washington Street offer pants toe measure from any cassimere or cheviot in stock for four dollars. The goods were formerly sold for seven to six dollars.
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Kahn & Co
Washington St
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BB. & W. Mailway
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the Sun
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