Fourth of July in Libby Prison Capt. Wright Recalls Flag Tale
Capt. D Z Wright recalls a 1863 Libby prison Fourth of July celebration forged from torn shirt strips to create a makeshift flag. Prisoners sung patriotic songs as Maj Turner and Gen Dow clashed over the uprising, while Grant’s Vicksburg banner echoed in consolation. Emma Wright, nee Harrison, suffers beri beri at her mother’s home.
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Libby
Richmond
the Sun
Jes
Dend
Chen
Ald. Streight
Deniel Dow
Temperance Lechuiras
Fle
Maj. Turner
Gen. Low
Turner
Maj
Aman
Majner
Gen. Grant
Vicksburg
Jefferson Davis
Emma Wright
Emma Harrison
Maria St
South America
Eorge L. Servoss
Miss Wright
Bahia
Brazil
Receiver Sought for National Savings Loan Association
Harry L. Gaines petitions the superior court to appoint a receiver for the National Savings Loan Association. He alleges officers voted themselves salaries and emoluments in violation of the law, that unpayable loans were made, and withdrawals were paid out unlawfully. the officers deny the allegations.
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Harry L. Gaines
Superior Court
National Savings Loan Association
Firing Pistols Mark Chickasaw Fourth Feast and Dance
Indians in Chickasaw Nation held a fourth of July feast mixing peshevey barbecue and dancing with cross racial attendance. The event featured a mixed heritage crowd, with white, Indian, and Black participants, and included oration by John Nolatubee and a late night dance and photos. Governor Bird attended the feast and the day closed with wagons and market notices.
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Indian Territory
Our Republic
Chickasaw Nation
Texas
Kansas
Arkanisas
Judes Cellebration
Chickasaw
Stomeworth
Arkansaw Travelon
John Nolatubee
Tibet
Tito
Washington den
Desgland
Gov. Bird
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TWO BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN TOWN
A thunderstorm causes two three story brick structures on Water Street to collapse. Rescuers search for two imprisoned men as bystanders escape. Several workers and residents narrowly survive as the buildings crash, trapping debris and wreckage around the Broad Street area.
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Phorta
Tee
Pol Georee Athans
Gehris
J. Woungstrom
Bilding
Water Sr
Ranstiehl
Jie
Casper Bradman
Weater St
Bhai
Carpente
Broadsman
Collision at Market and Pennsylvania Streets Injures None
College avenue car 300 bumped into a North Indianapolis car at Market and Pennsylvania streets Saturday morning. The College avenue vehicle lost a headlight and sustained major damage while the other car had a battered dash. No injuries were reported though several people were frightened. Motorman braked as wheels slid on newly sprinkled rails.
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College-ave
Market and
Pennsylvania-sts
Gowdy Stricken By Illness Delays Return To Duties
Rushville reports Capt Gowdy state Republican chairman is not improving his stomach troubles linger. He may be unable to resume duties for several days unless his condition improves.
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Mr. Gowdy
Rushville
Capt. Gowdy
Republican Party
New Pastor Chosen for Third Church in Kansas City
A meeting of the board of elders and directors of the Third Christian Church selected Rev. Jenkins of Kansas City as pastor. Since Rev. D R Van Bus Winnis left months ago, the church preached by interim ministers until Jenkins accepted the call. He previously served Mississippi and Missouri churches and will relocate to Indianapolis by July 10 to begin duties the following Sunday.
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Riley
Boa
Jenkins
Kansas City
Ivaitioin
D. Ro van Bus- Winnis
Fridie
Trey
Medenisins
Lie
Alel
Vifan
Ermren
Dle
Bhawali
Mir
Doukios
Indianapolis
Harvard
Morning paper estimates rival candidates strength
The Saturday edition lists candidate support figures for Bland, Matthews, Parson, Russell, McLean, Plnckburn, Stevenson, Tillman, Wohlte, and others. Totals show free coinage leading over sound money, with many uninstructed delegates and incomplete preferences. Arrival of additional delegates expected within four days.
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Bland
Uss
Boles
Matthews
Parson
Russell
MicLean
Teller
Plnckburn
Stevenson
Tillman
Wohlte
Ryan
Soldiers Seek Plank in National Democratic Platform
At Camp Gray meeting on Friday evening Isaac Bradwell was chosen to travel to Chicago and urge the Democratic National Committee to adopt a plank similar to Indiana prior to the national platform. Camp Gray compares this to G A R practice for Republicans. Bradwell plans to depart Chicago early next week.
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Camp Gray
Isaac Bradwell
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Camp Cray
Capt
Bradwell
Mother of Will Kohnle Dies at 60 in Indianapolis
Mrs. Kohnle, 60, mother of Will Kohnle formerly with the Wilbur opera company, died at her home 253 N Capitol Ave at 5 am Saturday after years of rheumatism. Surviving are four sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Weather: for Indianapolis and vicinity, 88 hours to 8 pm July 5, possible showers Saturday night, cooler and fair Sunday.
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Kohnle
Will Kohnle
Wilbur Opera Company
Capitol Ave
Tfo
Indianapolis
Bank president resigns over free silver views
W. P. St. John, president of the Mercantile National Bank in New York, has resigned after directors opposed his advocacy of free silver. The move signals tension between banking leadership and monetary policy debates in the era.
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W. P. St. John
Merecantile National Bank
New York
Second Water Wells and Local Trades Ads
Frank Butts of 133 Ind.ave offers hardswood mantels and grates with phone 1791. Jno M Lilly advertises a service related to oats and horse care, mentioning Dustless Oats and potential horse care products in the ad.
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Ind
Frank Butts
Ind.ave
Jno
M. Lilly
Janes
Murder at Covedale Leaves City in Shock
Cincinnati July 4 A hired man William Haas confessed to the murder of Mrs. Brader in her home at Covedale suburb after initially denying the crime. The room showed a brutal scene with the body on the floor, blood trail, and a missing $80 from the bureau. Haas claimed innocence in a later coroner's interview, while Brader’s husband swooned as neighbors described a wife killed in her chamber and a suspect captured at Hamilton.
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Cincinnati
U. P
Wm. Brader
Covedale
Wm.Hias
Hamilton
Wm. Boyer
Mrs. Brader
William Haas
William Brader
Price Hill
Milcreets
Ferguson
Umminsville
Faerr
Brader
Arrs.rader
Cumminsville
Thi
Bac
Dade
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Pantatorinin
Century Club
Denison Hotel
Jno. M,lilly
Gurfettini
Pickien
PWO
Seye
Third Christian Church
Wit
National Democratic Platform
WM. Haas
Derer
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