The Cigarette Fiend in a City Ambulance
Emerson Conrad a 28 year old cabinet maker of 925 W Thirtieth st was found convulsing in a field two miles south of the city line and begged for a cigarette while recounting his craving. He had smoked four boxes daily for years but quit a year ago until a relapse on Saturday led to an ambulance ride home and repeated convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Conrad
Thirtieth St
Corporation
Meridian
Streit
Lancaster
Conrad
Lauter
Indianapolis
Pianos and Harness Prices Highlighted in Ad Copy
An old classified section advertises pianos at ten dollars down and thirteen ischner terms, plus latest style harnesses at low prices from Strawmyer. Also appears a monument claim for Nil lus with a dollar pricing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piace
New Regiments Formed for Volunteer Infantry in 10 Regiments
Washington announces recruitment for ten U S volunteer regiments numbered twenty six to thirty five to serve through June 30 1901 with ten regiments of infantry each comprising 50 officers and 1300 enlisted men plus specifics on districts ages 18 to 85 height minimum five feet four inches weight 120 to 190 pounds and eligibility including Spanish American War service. Enlistment targets 1309 enlisted men and 350 officers per regiment with two year terms.
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Washington
Infantry
United States Volunteers
Adjutant General's Office
Regular Army
Plattsburg Barracks
New York
New England
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Fort McPherson
Georgia
Department of the Gulf
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Tennessee
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Department of
Eight Colonels Named For Volunteer Regiments
The president appointed seven additional colonels of volunteer regiments. Maj James M Bell of First Cavalry to command the Twenty seventh. Col James S Pettit to command the Twenty eighth. Capt Edward E Hardin to command the Twenty ninth. Capt L A Craig to command the Thirty second. Col Luther R Hare to lead the Thirty third. Maj William Wehbe to command the Thirty fifth. Capt Cornelius Gardner to Manila. Col Rice to command the Twenty sixth. Colonels for the Thirty first and Thirty fourth not yet selected.
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Washington
James M. Bell
First Cavalry
Twenty-seventh
Pennsylvania
Thirty-sixth
Ohio Volunteers
James S. Pettit
Twenty-eighth
Edward E. Hardin
Twenty-ninth
Seventh Infantry
Second
New York Volunteers
Spain
L. A. Craig
Sixth Cavalry
Thirty-second
Military Academy
Missouri
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third
Seventh Cavalry
William Wehbe
Third Artillery
Rio Grande
Philippine Islands
Lawton
Cornelius Gardner
Nineteenth Infantry
Manila
Col. Rice
Flood Death Toll Surges in Texas Tragedy
News from Dallas reports hundreds dead as Brazos and Colorado river floods devastate Waller, Washington, Fort Bend, Grimes and surrounding counties. Negro families suffer heavily with many drowned while rescues continue and cities mobilize aid.
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Dallas
Tex
Waller
Washington
Fort Bend
Grimes
Brazos River
Fire ravages Rural Street home. family escapes
At 4 a.m. Thursday a fast spreading blaze at Rural and Sixteenth streets engulfed a home, injuring W. A. Hayes and forcing his wife and two boys, ages nine and three, to flee in night clothes. Losses include $1,000 in household goods and two $100 engravings. the house, valued at $800, is insured. Origin unknown though balloons were noted in the area.
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W. A. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Hogg Foresees Glacial Period From Texas Floods
Ex Governor Hogg of Texas links recent unprecedented Texas rainfalls to a looming ice age. He cites an unnamed astronomer who warned of axis shift and predicts a rapid approach to a special period, noting Texas droughts and fertile belts amid loss of life concerns.
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New York
Hogg
Texas
Manchin Volunteer Enlistee Rejected Dares Prison Guard
James McFarland of Manchester Indiana a member of an Indiana volunteer regiment sought enlistment in the regular army to fight Filipinos. Rejected for optical defect he drank liquor in Indianapolis started trouble at police headquarters and built a straw fort in his cell before being fined one dollar and costs and sent to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFarland
Manchester
Ind
Indiana
Indianapolis
Yaffe
Second Alarm Fire At People's Outfitters Store
A small second story blaze at the People's outfitting company store on West Washington Street caused a second alarm at 11 a.m. Thursday. Fire apparatus raced to the scene with hundreds fleeing in alarm as the alarm system malfunction led to the taps being held up, prompting Chief Barrett to call off water pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Outfitting Company
W. Washington Sr
Barrett
Singers Wanted for Three Big Choruses at Epworth Convention
A church call invites singers of all denominations to a Friday rehearsal at Rob erts park church led by Em Wulschner. The grand chorus will split into three groups under Excell, Krick, and Hemphill in different venues, aiming for 80 voices. Mrs mil Wulschner wrote "Ours national welcome" for the Epworth convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Park Church
Em Wulschner
Prof
Excell
Krick
Tomlinson Hall
Hemphill
Opera House
Mil Wulschner
Epworth
Levee Property Taxes Prompt Board Review of Assessments
The Board of review heard complaints from J. M. Winters about the N. Winters street recruiting station property valued at 37 000. Winters claims no tenants due to nearby saloons and offered empty store rooms. Other disputes covered include Henry D. Pierce’s Market and Pennsylvania property front foot valuation and a request to assess Sinker Davis parcel as railroad right of way. Col I N Walker seeks freight depot assessment. Geo W Stout challenges cerealinetown lot values.
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Schmidt
Henry D. Pierce
Market
Pennsylvaniasts
Talbott
Col. I. N. Walker
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sinker & Davis
Geo. W. Stout
Vacation school to open next Monday at No 5
A vacation school funded by private subscriptions will open Monday July 10 at No 5. The Local Council of Women committee led by Mrs. Philip Rappaport met to organize the program. Teaching staff include principal Miss Josephine Bauer and Misses Nell Ashbrook Alice Braydon Adelaide Carmen Amy Algo Edna Stephens Theresa Bell Mr Herman Boos and Fred Fields.
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Washington
California-sts
Council of Women
Philip Rappaport
Josephine Bauer
Nell Ashbrook
Alice Braydon
Adelaide Carmen
Amy Algeo
Edna Stephens
Theresa Bell
Herman Boos
Fred Fields
Boy survives powder incident after stove experiment
Frank McGraw, 15, tested toy cannon powder by pouring a bit on the kitchen stove at 721 E. Georgiast. He burned his face and Dr Griffith at the dispensary removed glass and powder fragments from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGraw
E. Georgiast
Griffith
Old Man Is Found Unconscious Near Central Ave Tracks
Philip Reichart, 66, was found unconscious beside the street car tracks on Central avenue near Nineteenth street Wednesday night. Dr. C. E. Galloway treated him for a concussion from a fall. He lived at 1829 Central avenue. There were no witnesses and the exact cause remains unclear.
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Philip Reichart
Central-ave
Nineteenth St
C. E. Galloway
Dishonorable Discharge Ordered for Garman over Age Claim
A war department message ordered a dishonorable discharge for Benjamin R Garman who enlisted claiming to be 21 but is 19. The release followed a July 4 recruitment surge with several men passing examinations including Charles Foster Charles L Bullock and Harry E Cole. A shipment of recruits was sent to the Presidio in San Francisco Thursday afternoon.
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B. R. Garman
Charles Foster
North Vernon
Charles L. Bullock
Darlington
Scar Glover
Gleesville
Frank Jones
Swayzee
L. T. Ashley
Kentland
Harry E. Cole
Union City
Athenen Wade
Lafayette
James T. White
Indianapolis
Lieut
Rowell
War Department
Benjamin
R. Garman
Incorporated bowling club of Albany and milling firm
A terse entry notes an incorporated bowling club in New Albany and a milling company in Albany with capital stock listed at 7700 dollars. The brief mentions corporate structures and a single financial figure tied to the two entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Albany
Milling - Company
Card firm to move operations to Indianapolis
John Om wake, secretary of the United States playing card company, said the directors favor moving the firm to Indianapolis citing better gas incentives and superior railroad links. The United States card company plans to run in connection with the National card company, with Indianapolis offering magnified inducements.
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Cincinnat, O
John Omwake
United States Playing Card Company
United States Card Company
Indianapolis
National Card Company
Woman pleads guilty to assault and battery in jealousy
Cornelia Eckert of Meridian street faced assault and battery charges after firing three shots at her husband Charles in a jealous fit. She pleaded guilty in criminal court Thursday and received a $2 fine. The couple, living together again, appeared as happy as ever.
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Cornelia
Eckert
Meridian Sr
Charles
Judges and Bar Clash Over Judicial Politics and Reform
Wm A Ketcham former Indiana attorney general addressed the State Bar Association on political fund raising for judicial candidates. He urged lawyers to resist partisan pressure and defend clients, warning that judges risk overstepping authority when politics intrudes on court decisions. He called for united action by bench and bar to end political assessments and safeguard impartial justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Ketcham
Indiana
State Bar Association
Supreme Court Room
State House
John R. Wilson
Ketcham
Benton County
Benton
Bench
Bar
Baker Frederick Heiz Found Dead In Indianapolis Room
Frederick Heiz, a Parrott & Tageart baker, was found dead in his room at 5314 E Washington St. The body showed decomposition. death likely occurred Sunday night. Officers Holtz and Bray moved him to the morgue. Friends funded funeral costs. Heiz, about 60, was formerly a Knight of Pythias member. His widow is in an insane hospital and a daughter lives in Canada.
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Frederick Heiz
Parrott & Tageart’s
Washington St
Holtz and
Bray
Hotz
Hetz
Pythias
Indianapolis
Insane
Canada
No Witnesses Found In Bicycle Theft Case
John Edwards faced a criminal court on a bicycle theft charge but prosecutors could not locate witnesses. The case was continued indefinitely due to absence of witnesses.
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John Edwards
For Good 10c Smoke Try a Pro Bono Cigarette
Local ad fragment markets smokables and wares at Marcy's shop offering watches stewartry diamonds and silverware. Promote discount wordings appear garbled but imply low prices and varied items for sale.
Wall Street Secretary-Treasurer Sought in $500000 Theft
Detective Heidelberg tracks a Wall Street secretary and treasurer who vanished after a $500000 shortage was found. The man sailed from Boston on a tramp steamer and a woman linked to him reportedly already travelled to Paris.
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Louis
Europe
Wall St
Heidelberg
Boston
Paris
Interesting Figures From Fee and Salary Commission
The commission reviewed past and future work and set start dates for county visits. Reports came from 22 clerks 29 auditors 40 recorders 43 treasurers and 31 sheriffs totaling 165. Clerks salaries 96 200 for 1897 to 1889. paid 60 181.74. Fees taxed 110 212.47 fees collected 103 465.26. Recorders salaries 116 0. paid 106 895.30. Fees taxed 118 603.29 fees collected 117 899.17. Sheriffs salaries 115 000. paid 52 280. Fees taxed 100 764.98 fees collected 113 266.98. Treasurers fare well with delinquent tax collection aiding them.
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Wilkins
Reporters Strike In Kansas City Union Clash
President Donnelly of the International Typographical Union faces a new conflict as Kansas City reporters form a branch of the Newspaper Writers' Union, subordinate to the ITU. The Kansas City Journal manager demands they quit or lose work, while Donnelly urges resignation and signals union support. The Detroit ITU meeting will discuss the matter. machinists in Denver and Chicago show signs of crumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
International Typographical Union
Kansas City
Newspaper Writers’ Union
Kansas City Journal
Typographical Union
Reporters’ Union
Detroit
Denver
Chicago
Conover Seized After Violent Outburst and Furlough Return
William F. Conover, 921 E Wabash, is jailed after a dramatic night of driving his family from home and clashing with saloonkeepers and officers. Police believe long-term drinking worsened his condition. he was released from an insane hospital on furlough last February and may be teleaged after confinement.
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William F. Conover
E. Wabash Sr
Holtz and
Bray
Conover
Christian
Hone
Indianapolis Area 36 Hour Weather Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for generally cloudy skies with occasional showers. The 7 a.m. temperature was 63 degrees, rising to 76 by noon and 78 by 7 p.m. Actions: showers expected Thursday night and Friday, with mild temperatures through the period.
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Frecast
Indianapolis
Man Returns from Klondike with One Hundred Thousand
Albert Gray, who left Muncie penniless in 1896, has returned worth $100,000 earned in the Klondike gold rush. He came back to his hometown after decades of prospecting.
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Muncie
Ind
Albert Gray
Klondike
Learn to Swim at Bathhouse Offers Lessons
An old-time notice invites patrons to visit a bathhouse for swimming lessons priced at around four-tenths of a dollar. The brief item notes a single-rate offering in a public facility with basic temperature details implied.
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toBchiss
The Kissel Garden Commencing July 3
The Kissel Garden opens July 3 with daily and nightly performances by Lillian Waltona contralto Net tie Van Berg serioso comed and Claude E feld baritone and other attractions in a summer program for entertainment and music lovers.
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Kissel Garden
Lillian
Waltona
Nettie van Berg
Claude
Efeld
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Garettes
Dr. Loop
Colorado
Waller County
Burleson County
Calvert
Tafyeon
THE
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Constable
Marcy
Fee and Salary Commission
Insane Hospital
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