Day of the Great Encampment ends with prize bets and parade
Report of Camp Curtis activities as National fencibles drill, prize awards, and social events unfold. Gov. Hovey hosts a reception with Camp Curtis and Miss Society, while observers and judges react to drills and pageantry. Saturday and Sunday promise further contests and religious services. Prominent visitors attend the inter-state gathering in Indianapolis.
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Iris’ Poola
Cuartis
Miss Society
Joey
Liberty
Camp Curtis
Camp
Guy
Hovey
Will Roberts
E. G. Bailey
Columbus
OMTO
Enigin
Bng
Lia
Indianapolis
Beldam
Dick McAllister
Heyman
Democratic City Convention Narrowly Expected to Nominate Sullivan
The report says Mayor Sullivan and Judge Norton will likely be renominated at a short four hour city convention. Dissenters push for a broader slate as factions from the Southside and German-American groups mobilize against Sullivan. Bud Swift faces opposition from ex Alderman Reinecke and Grey Club members as loyalty shifts and internal friction rise.
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Sullivan
Norton
Democratic Executive Committee
Pask
Aus
Morera
Thera
Bud Swift
Onn
Reinecke
Bad
Sam Perrott
Bud
Sam
Woollen
Bir
Grey Club
Denuty Parrott
Writing and Penmanship Styles Through Time
A discussion of historical penmanship and teaching trends. Proponent J H Collier demonstrates 25 hands and 30–40 words a minute, advocating muscular movement over finger work. Notes on Spencerian hand, running form, and the shift to legible, rapid script. highlights need for better instruction and growing demand in business colleges. Also reports on a Springfield to Kansas City furniture train, sports and local notices, and a unicycle inventor.
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Horace Greeley
United States
Sun
J. H. Collier
Gertieman
Collier
Hirsry
Spencer Bros
Cleveland
Evening sermons at First Presbyterian and others
Rev Haines themes Modern business life at First Presbyterian in the evening. Dr Lucas preaches In the beginning was the world at Central Christian in the morning. Rev Wilson at Mayflower Congregational speaks on Liberty its conditions and its perils in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Haines
WIRE WHISPERS AND SHIPS IN WATERS AND WRECKS
Wire dispatches report the U S S Marion sailing to the Behring Sea. An Omaha rail line freight wreck near Mendota caused $50000 in losses Friday. Engineers say the mysterious Colorado lake cannot be expressed. A bold thief stole $8000 in diamonds from Wisgger's Nashville store Friday noon. The Herald claims Columbus first landed on Watling's Island Bahamas and places a monument there.
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U. S. S. Marion
Behring Sea
Omaha Railway
Mendota
Colorado
Wisgger’s
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Herald
Columbus
Watling
Lime and cement supply note in sewer pipe deal
Min Chea fire brick and A B Moyer and Company appear in a compact trade snippet referencing lime and cement for sewer pipe work, with the figure 450 indicating a price or quantity related to the contract or material.
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A.B. Moyer& Co
Pavement decision debate at College Avenue hearing
A crowded College Avenue hearing over brick versus asphalt pavement ends with a clash between Col Cochrane and Attorney Ketcham. Both claim two thirds support from property owners, as the board’s brick choice prompts a contested modification potential.
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Ketcham
Collegeave
Wlevanth
Seventeenthsis
Col. Cochrane
Mr. Coubrane
Ketuhawn Angriy
Cochrane
An Artificial Lake Plan for Indianapolis Canal
A Sun reporter sketches Indianapolis canal life and a proposed two mile long artificial lake along the western canal bank. The piece notes boating, a Venus canoe club with about 35 members, and a drowning accident at the canal. It imagines a boulevard and lakeside drive to attract residents and visitors.
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Indianapolis
Tennyson
Oscar Bell
Tudinnaave
Tndianapolis
Venus
Turbulent Steamer Fireman Incident and Odd Local Tales
On the steamer Harry traveling from Rocky Point to Fall River a fireman was pelted with hot coals sparking panic and four women fainted before the engine was stopped. A ballplayer named Seme Urae helped restrain the fireman. In a separate note Little Ethel Tompkinas of Sing Sing was treated after swallowing a silver dollar. medical aid arrived but the coin executed its route. James White of Chicago faced a government money order case with NZ origins and a dispute over payment. A Brooklyn marriage led to a jealous son and new stepmother scandal ending in spankings and a brief arrest, later resolved by a kiss ban. Furniture at Wm. 1 Elder’s.
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Harry
Rocky Point
Fall River
Mass
Preston
Seme Urae
Ethel Tompkinas
Sing Sing
Ni Yi
Taney
Othel
Toseph Poiret
Brooklyn
Joseph
Haya Sinces
Germans resist mixed bishops in United States church
Rev Father Gavish comments on Cabensley memorials to Pope Leo XIII seeking German bishops for the United States. He argues American Catholics should have English speaking bishops, insisting bishops must reflect the language and culture of the country. He warns against foreign national influence and urges Americans to assimilate.
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Father Gavish
Leo XIII
Herr Cabensley
Germany
United States
Tather Gavish
St. John’s Church
Indianapolis
Cahensley
Herr Cubenssey
Peocle
America
Cabensley
Herr Cahensley
Cabersley
Lensiga
Isast
Germen
Orwenzh
Avis
Trishman
France
Gernice
Cleveland
Hunter
Fresh Foreign Facts and Weather Notes From London and Europe
A jumble of brief items reports Barlin's men in London and Emperor Willie, India's wheat outlook poor with no rain, Europe cooling yearly, and political denials about Munster. It mentions Briain's stance on Chile and various personal misfortunes, then a sales pitch for Hood's Sarsaparilla promising health and cheer.
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Barlin
Ius
Etrilka
Willie
London
India
Europe
Bismack
Briain
P Rpell
Hes
Balmaceds
Cuili
Huasco
Fireworks Mania Sparks American Craft and Danger
The article extols American fireworks innovation led by Japanese origin, detailing perilous designs. It describes electric light strips, battery cannons, balloon skies, giant dynamite crackers, tiny baby crackers, six pound sky rockets, twin parachute rockets, meteoric rockets, jeweled rocketry, and a price-driven six factory scene. The Camp Curtis display promises Washington on a horse, an American eagle, and a grand three hour finale ending with a 5 by 7 foot Good-night.
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Hach
Camp Curtis
George Washington
Corrected list of Erie railroad accident dead
A corrected list names victims including Henry Gildea John Macarer Patrick Ryan T Hauf Burns J Kimball Owen Hardeman Thomas Nolan Thomas Kevil and others from Ravens C and Brooklyn. The failure to flag the freight in time caused the collision. only coroner inquiries may identify the brakeman. The事故 remains grim with few new details available.
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A. Gunthrap
Brocken
W. Kain
Brooklyp
N. Y
Iakenan
Financial report shows 2 balances totaling 45522.47
The Thasebosl board met Friday and 2 balance in 45522.47 was reported on hand by the treasurer. The pope's encyclical on the labor question will be read at both masses Sunday at St Johns cathedral. A fire at Knapps drug store caused a brief scare with little damage. The soldiers' monument stood tall on the natal day amid flags. Chemist Latz explains river water analysis differences tied to sampling dates May 26 and June 14.
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Thasebosl Board
St. John’s
Knapp
Bates
Latz
van Nuys
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