War over Alger begins as crisis hits War Dept
The Herald reports official ostracism of Secretary Alger as a move to force resignation. He was not invited to a Roosevelt Roosevelts conference with the president and other top officials, and he has no role in organizing the provisional army. The president has relieved him of duties in the Philippines.
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Provisional Army
New York
the Herald
Washington Dispatch
Watr Alger
War Department
Alger
Roosevelt
Hay
Long
Griggs
Corbin
Philippines
Dreyfus Sits Up All Night Reading Papers
Rennes cable reports Dreyfus in intense study of documents from his lawyers as he contemplates damages for illegal imprisonment. Mme Dreyfus questions fatigue while he jokes about asking 20 cents, the legal minimum, a bid the lawyers may try to persuade him to drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rennes
the Tribune
Dreyfus
Mme. Dreyfus
France
Loucas Named Governor of French Guiana Penal Settlements
Paris reports M. Loucas appointed governor of the penal settlements of French Guiana to succeed M. Deniel who is removed. Deniel was director of the penitentiary and guard of Dreyfus and allegedly pressed harsh measures to obtain a confession. He sent a report to the colonial office claiming Dreyfus guilty, relying on the prisoner's appearance and disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Loucas
French Guiana
M. Deniel
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Colonial Office
Epworth league convention prep draws huge anticipated crowd
Rev. C C Lasby predicts the Epworth league gathering in Indianapolis will attract at least thirty thousand attendees as preparations wrap up. He notes the music committee continues work on choruses and praises the convention's wide promotion. The exact attendance remains uncertain though the estimate starts at 30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
C. C. Lasby
Indianapolis
Mitchell Prepares to Fight the Operators
President John B. Mitchell of the UMWA returns from the west to confront Indian Territory operators pushing to eject strikers. He wires the interior secretary to send a representative to collect evidence and ensure the strikers are well represented at the meeting.
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John B. Mitchell
Indian Territory
Secretary of the Interior
Mitchell
Tracks to be removed on Bellefontaine Street
Morning work on Bellefontaine Street removes unused railroad or streetcar tracks north of Thirteenth Street. The Board of Works requests removal to improve service, with transfers to Halle and nearby properties expected to benefit.
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Board of Works
Bellefontaine-st
Thirteenth-st
Halle
Murderous Bootjack Attack Ties Botkin Trio To Dover Case
Wilmington reports detective McVey cites California authorities linking Mrs. Cordelia Botkin to additional crimes as she shifts affection from John P. Dunning to Frank McFarland. Guards Louis Kirschbaum and Frank McFarland fought during a prisoner interview, McFarland allegedly struck Kirschbaum with a bootjack leaving him in critical condition and McFarland in custody awaiting Kirschbaum’s outcome.
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Wilmington
Del
Bernard J. McVey
Delaware
Cordelia Botkin
San Francisco
John P. Dunning
Joshua Deane
Dover
California
Kirschbaum
Mccfarland
Kircchbaum
Malaria Fears Rise At Duke Refugee Camps
Sickness breaks out among refugees at Duke Texas after flood relief. Twenty two cases reported as doctors rush from Galveston to prevent malaria. Overcrowding and rapidly decaying refuse in box cars worsen conditions as tents may be deployed to ease crowding.
Rural mail delivery organized in western division
Francis M. Dice, special agent, met seven division agents in the federal building to apportion territory. Present were W. J. Conger Henry Casson George Olson Thomas Howard Samuel Rathbone Charles Lynn and E. H. Hathaway. W. A. Annin of Phoenix, Arizona was absent. Indianapolis becomes the western division headquarters as the system expands beyond the Mississippi and toward the Ohio River.
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Francis M. Dice
West
Grand Jury
Federal Building
W. J. Conger
Henry Casson
George Olson
Wisconsin
Thomas Howard
Minnesota
Samuel Rathbone
West Virginia
Charles Lynn
Chicago
E. H. Hathaway
Boston
Indianapolis
W. A. Annin
Phoenix
Arizona
Mr. Dice
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Qohia River
Indiana Line
Transit line clears 805 dollars in June
Receiver Cockrum reports for June that the Indianapolis & Broad Ripple rapid transit line earned 805.09 in clear money. Cash fares totaled 2330.90 with receipts 3800.15 while expenses were 2995.06, under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company
Cockrum
Local recruiting station opens for Thirty-first regiment
The local recruiting station begins examining applicants for the Thirty-first regiment of volunteers. Several are sworn in, with service through June 30, 1901 in the Philippines. The station serves as headquarters for recruitment. A batch of 11 was sent to Presidio, California, and five recruits arrived from Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-first Regiment of Volunteers
Philippines
Presidio
Cal
Terre Haute
Sheriff Clark Purchases Closed Transport Vehicle
Sheriff Cyrus J. Clark buys a new fully closed vehicle to transport the insane to the hospital following incidents surrounding ex Judge Buskirk’s removal to the asylum weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus J. Clark
Buskirk
Champion Pie Eater James Bradt Dies in Michigan
James Bradt of Mendon Michigan, famed champion pie eater, died of heart failure. Bradt once consumed ten pies in an hour and his first pie went in 44 seconds.
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Niles
Mich
James Bradt
Mendon
Michigan
Bradt
Army Appointments List Shows New Lieutenant Colonels
Washington July 10 announces regular army officers promoted on Monday as lieutenant colonels in the new volunteer organization. Maj. A. Bell of Kentucky serves with the Seventh Cavalry. The notice outlines official appointments and commands within the evolving force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington
A. ES “Bell
Kentucky
Enduring Fear Grips Indianapolis Man Near Death
J H B Nowland an Indianapolis resident since 1820 lies near death at 1110 North Dearborn Street after six weeks of severe fright from a vicious dog. He refuses doctor aid though Dr J C Stephenson treats him, insisting the appointed hour has come and healing is useless.
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J. H. B. Nowland
Indianapolis
N. Dearbornst
Mr. Nowland
J. C. Stephenson
Stephenson
Capt
John Byrne
Lewis' Troubles in Fraud Case and Disbarment Bid
J. Vance Lewis, colored attorney, is jailed on $500 bond tied to an alleged scheme to obtain a fraudulent divorce facilitating a bigamous marriage. State attorney general Moores seeks contempt findings and disbarment. Lewis has five days to prepare a defense as the hearing set for Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vance Lewis
Lewis
Joseph Tobin
Desperate Poetess Storke Faces Murder Attempt Charge
Yda Addis Storke, known poet and novelist, now faces a murder attempt charge after allegedly entering court opponent Grant Jackson's bedroom Saturday. Authorities say she cut a window screen, carried two pistols and poisons, but Jackson woke and wrestled her, with police summoned. Jackson had been the libel case's principal witness.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Yda Addis Storke
Grant Jackson
Jackson
Odd Tales of the Wires Headlines
Edward Jones 25 shot in head by friend William Slater after inviting a shoot game. Jones remains alive or dead unclear. Thomeas Clark, 38, serving five years for bank robbery, runs a prison groceries trade supplying convicts via express men. cellmate Col Cooper warns the operation could grow into a department store in his cell.
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Laurel
Del
Edward Jones
William Slater
Slater
Jones
Trenton
N. J
Thomeas
Clark
First National Bank
Dover
Express
Col. Cooper
Incorporate Jeffersonville Light and Power Company
The note records capital stock of 59,500 for the Jeffersonville Light and Power Company as part of incorporation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville Light and Power Company
Gasoline heater blast at syrup refinery causes multiple burns
Lizzie Hoerger of 304 Athonst died at City hospital from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion at Champion syrup refinery near W Tenth St and the Belt railroad on Saturday. Several others were hurt while melting solder with the heater. Supt Steinle and others battled flames. Walter Nageleisen and Supt Steinke also injured. some may have minor injuries.
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Lizzie Hoerger
Champion Syrup
W. Tenth St
Belt Railroad
Miss Hoerger
Fler
Hvir
Charles Rh. Steinle
Steinle
Walter Nageleisen
Tudianaave
Steinke
Kidnapped Spaniard Held for Ransom in Cuba Mountains
Gutierrez Celis a wealthy Spaniard from San Cristobal was kidnapped by bandits a week ago and is held for an $8000 ransom. Friends heard from him on Saturday he is prisoner in the mountains. Rural guard have begun searching for him as word spreads that other rich Spaniards have been warned of planned kidnap attempts by the same bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gutierrez Celis
San Cristobal
Missing Brooklyn Girl Lizzie Cassidy Vanishes
New York July 106 authorities search for Lizzie Cassidy a two year old girl who disappeared from her Brooklyn home. She was last seen in a carriage near the curb and her parents fear kidnapping though police doubt that theory. authorities suspect she may have fallen into the East River a few blocks away. She could not walk unaided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nalice
Lizzie Cassidy
Brooklyn
Lizzie
East River
Cassidy
Pope Inspired Peace Conference Excluded by Italy
The Catholic World for August reports the peace conference was inspired by the pope. Mgr. Tanassi carried a secret mission to St. Petersburg proposing the czar begin his reign by urging all nations to seek peace. Italy’s animosity led to the pope's exclusion from the conference, a major blow to the pontiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Catholic World
Mgr. Tanassi
St. Petersburg
Ezar
Italy
Pontifé
Jones Will Not Resign as Democratic Chairman
A letter from Senator Jones of Arkansas announces he will not resign his post. He plans to attend a Chicago meeting July 20 and will resume political work after returning from abroad. Jones regards Bryan as the logical candidate.
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Washington
Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
Chicsto
Bryan
Woman Found Slashed Body In Vault Bin Near Paterson
Jennie Mc Cartney, 18, a servant for George P Gutherson, was found in a vault bin Sunday with her throat cut and a carving knife beside the body. Neighbors say a young man had been visiting her recently and they quarreled days earlier.
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Paterson
N. J
Jennie McCartney
George P. Gutherson
Stone Bridge Idea Persists for Central Ave Project
Commissioner McGregor maintains support for a stone bridge on Central Ave. He expects bid openings to show a stone structure can be built at a reasonable cost, influencing the commission to approve its placement.
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McGregor
Central Ave
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area July 26 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather through the 26 hours ending at 2 p. m. Monday. Early morning temperature 68 degrees, midday reading 82 degrees, 2 p. m. 81 degrees, with Monday night and Tuesday remaining fair.
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Indianapolis
A Kissing Bug's Victim
In Trenton New Jersey on July 10 Helen two year old daughter of Frank Leisch died from the effects of kissing bug bites suffered Sunday.
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Trenton
Helen
Frank Leisch
Spend Your Vacation in the Mountains
A travel blurb invites readers to spend their vacation in the mountains. It highlights scenic views and outdoor activities as a general guide for travelers seeking a peaceful alpine retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Beuroed
Public urged to vaccinate against smallpox in Indiana notice
The Indiana State Board of Health issued a circular urging vaccination to prevent a possible virulent smallpox outbreak next winter. It explains a safe method using physician sterilization, glycerinated lymph, and a protective plaster. A papule forms in days, then a vesicle, with protection complete by day eight if properly done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Indiana
Suicide Attempt Averted In Washington Street Incident
Eva Payne was found on the stairway at 1122 W Washington st with an empty morphine paper nearby. Doctors Berner and Deiteh pumped out the poison and she regained consciousness mumbling I want to go to little Margaret, she is an angel. She is expected to recover.
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Eva Payne
Washington St
His Lady Love Didn’t Come Leaves Man Wounded
Albert Middleton, colored, is hospitalized in City with a bullet wound to the right breast. He wrote a note to a woman from Alexandria who failed to meet him at the depot and warned of his death when she came. He will recover. Mrs. Dora Marsh, living in a box car near 1319 Lee Street, attempted chloroform after a quarrel over her husband’s children. doctors say she will recover.
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Albert Middleton
Flo
Alexandria
Dora Marsh
Leest
Indianapolis
Griffith
Woman Held Over Insanity Charge After Party Brawl
Mrs Agnes Shannon of St Louis visited her brother in law Patrick Shannon at 905 Maple St. She was brought to police headquarters after a party at Shannon’s home turned into a general row. The charge of insanity was dismissed Monday morning. Shannon says she went there after an officer and her brother in law had her confined.
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Agnes Shannon
St. Louis
Patrick Shannon
Maplest
Boycott on Nonunion Coal Gains Signatures in Indiana
A committee of striking miners in Evansville reports 11 000 signatures from business houses manufacturers and citizens agreeing to burn only union mined coal Kentucky mines can supply the coal. Twenty five strikers moved to Shelburn Indiana to work there and a telegram asked for 95 of your worst strikers. A Pineville Kentucky mine manager requests 723 union men and offers full union scale.
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Evansville
Ind
Kentucky
Shelburn
Pineville
Petition Urges Dust Sprinkling on Washington Street
Merchants complain dust harms merchandise and on Monday a petition was sent to the Board of Works requesting street sprinkling. Sprinkling inspector Garrard was ordered to investigate the issue and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Works
Garrard
Building inspector moves to enforce local anti smoke rule
Building inspector Robinson announced steps to enforce the anti smoke ordinance in effect for weeks. He has notified several firms that smoke consumers must be secured or face prosecutions, and those notified said changes will be made promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Mrs Elizabeth Driesbaugh Dies at Market After Heart Attack
Mrs Elizabeth Driesbaugh aged, died at the market Saturday night with her husband near 622 East Street. She collapsed to the floor and died within minutes from heart disease, the third attack she had suffered recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Driesbaugh
S. “Eastst
Bungaloo Gang Fracas Ties Up West Side Court
In police court Judge Cox releases the Bungaloo gang after key witnesses refuse to name members. The notorio us gang’s terror is shown by Friday night rocks and fire threats. Seventeen or more youths were arrested over the weekend following clashes between colored and white factions.
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Cox
Brown to Sell Indiaty News Paper at Auction
Hilton A. Brown receiver announces sale of the Indiaty News to the highest bidder on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the courthouse steps. Only bidders present include W. J. Richards and Delavan Smith with Chas Williams, while outside parties face restrictions and deposits. Richards denies planning a paper to back any candidate and says he would sell if offered full value. he says he will be on good terms with both senators regardless of control.
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Hilton A. Brown
Apols News
Court House
Atasher
Brown
W. J. Richards
Delavan Smith
Chas Williams
Perry S. Heath
Richards
M. Richards
Ards
Sam
Yam
Indianapolis
Raid on craps game ends with mass arrest in saloon room
A police raid at Wachstetter's saloon on Indiana Avenue led to 26 men, mostly from a single group, pleading guilty to gaming and fined $5 each. Lookouts at nearby ranches prompted a bold inquisition as two thieves escaped, causing a panic and damage before officers restored order.
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Wachstetter
Indiana Ave
Cox
Schwab
Holtz
Bray
Masonic hall hosts Irma-molders convention with 315 delegates
About 315 delegates attended the Irma-molders' union of North America convention in a Masonic hall setting, with Thomas Markey and John W. Kern speaking for local unions and the mayor respectively. The meeting saw credential committee action and adjournment by 2 p.m. little major business noted aside from constitutional revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Irfa-molders’ Union of North America
Thomas Markey
John W. Kern
Opa
Tageaui
Martin’ Fox
Transvaal Crisis Ambiguity Amid Kruger Proposals
Reports from London and Cape Town outline the Transvaal franchise proposals as the crisis lingers. President Kruger signals potential settlement while England remains wary of new terms, with Schreiner urging adequacy and Afrikanderbond sympathy complicating Milner’s position.
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Kruger
England
Transvaal
Wruger
Iin
Cape Town
W. P. Schreiner
Trasvaal
Schremer
Africanderbund
Ich
Alfred Milmer
Rome
Matt Pupa
Kruwer
Great Britain
Modern Preacher Critique and Saloon Opposition Meeting
A Meridian street Methodist church Sunday morning adopted a motion urging ministers to explain the anti saloon league aims to congregations and seek cooperation against saloons. Rev Brown discussed Elijah and modern preachers while two escapes and recaptures from Marion and Knox counties were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Meridian St. M. E
Ution
Anti-Saloon League
W. A. Quayle
Dewey home fund receipts rise to thirteen thousand one hundred forty five
Disjointed items note funds for the Dewey home reaching 13145 dollars. A report mentions Howard Canning of Nazareth losing a prize dog and himself missing. A theft at Carrollton station lifts 2261 from a box. Texas Tampa cigar maker dispute leaves workers out. King Roberts expelled from congress. President Angus M Cannon of the church in Salt Lake City is linked to polygamy.
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Dewey
Howard Canning
Alps
Rader
Nazareth
Johnstown
Tampa
Fla
Carrollton
Roberts
Congress
Angus M. Cannon
M.church
Salt Lake City
New Letter Carriers Appointments and Army Nominations
E Miller named a new letter carrier in Neville Indiana Haynes appointed post at Moorland Indiana M Base of Indiana promoted to proofreader in government office Guilford S Garber Madison editor named as second lieutenant in provisional army to be captain in 15th Indiana Kissel Garden announces hiring July 3 with attractions in Waltons including contralto and operatic acts Meals 25 cents and local ads promote Dean's Ointment as curative with drug store mention
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Re E. Miller
Neville
Ind
Haynes
Moorland
Ind. M
Indiana
Guilford S. Garber
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Celis
John
Middleton
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T. Markey
Janes
Dustress
Jaty
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Canada
Adwich
Paul
Peter
Baal
Iton
John Platt
Knox County
William Powell
Michigan City
Marion
Washington Notes
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Wet“Berg
Claude Bbrenjhitone
Él Cate
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