Italy Intervenes Over Wabash Wreck Near Peru
The Wabash hospital at Peru refused entry to an Italian charge d affaires representative for wounded Italians after the Cass wreck. Italian claims say the victims spoke little English and required aid. Indiana Governor and Assistant Secretary of State consider requesting hospital access to prevent evidence-collection for possible lawsuits.
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Charge D'Affaires
Razwadaski
United States
Indiana
Wabash Railroad Company
Razwadashis
Wabash Railroad
Letters From a Citizens League Warn Saloon Owners
Henry Seyfried, attorney for Philip Hoffbauer, says the Sunday closing letters were part of a larger war between Indianapolis and Terre Haute brewers led by Peter Schwab of the Cincinnati company. Seyfried notes Schwab’s 75 to 80 Indianapolis saloons selling his beer and alleges a letters campaign signed Sax came from an unknown committee.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Cincinnati Brewing Company
Iamilton, C
Peter Schwab
Schwab
Brewers’ Association
Seyfried
Battle Royal
Hamilton
Good Citizens’ League
Sax
TBP
AG Seyfried
Cincinnati Company
Cincinnati
Squire Smock
David Search
Search
Broad Ripple
Japk Clemens
Frank Hay
Brave girl killed while saving boy in Cleveland
Lizzie Kaufman a domestic life lost while trying to save little Joe Sheridan on July 1 in Cleveland. The boy wandered onto a streetcar track and ignored her warning. A west bound car struck them both as she dragged him off the track. She died instantly and the boy suffered severe injuries.
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Kaufman
Joe Sheridan
Local Farmer Seeks Lightning Strike Ends Hit by Bolt
Crisfield Maryland July 11 A resident Philip Walls a farmer publicly defied thunderstorms attaching a lightning rod to his head and circling a field calling for a strike A bolt struck a great oak near him shattering the tree splinter hit Walls and left him unconscious but he is expected to recover.
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Crisfinld
Ajax
Philip Walls
Walls
Lottery of 6 Million Acres Open At Elreno
On July 29 in Elreno Oklahoma Territory a vast lottery will raffle almost 6 000 000 acres of Indian lands owned by Uncle Samuel. Some 50 000 tickets will yield about 12 000 homestead prizes while 88 009 people may draw blanks. Questions arise if the operator violates his own laws. The scheme aims to prevent riotous scenes.
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Washington
Elreno
C. T
Iana Lottery Company
Halcyon
Samuel
Three Pythian Assessments Discussed in Chicago
The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias met in Chicago on Thursday to discuss resolutions for expulsion of John A. Hinsey by endowment rank leaders H B Stoke and Charles E Kessler and W B Kennedy editor of the Pythian Tribune. A plan to include Dr A R Bouilier is proposed if better order preservation is not found. Special assessments of October 1901 and April 1902 are set for about 70 000 endowment rank members with a 50 cent levy on all members. Hinsey has resigned from the board of control, likely to avert expulsion.
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John A. Hinsey
Board of Control
Knights of Pythias
H.B. Stoke
Charles E. Kessler
W. B. Kennedy
Pythian Tribune
Supreme Lodge
Isnights of Pythias
A. R. Bouliiier
Hinsey
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Wappenhans
Bridge Span Collapse Kills Eight Workers in Pennsylvania
A span of the Nickel Plate bridge at West Springfield gave way trapping three cars and 17 workmen. Conductor Philmore and seven other men were killed and six injured in the Pennsylvania accident reported July 11.
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Erie
West Springfield
Philmore
Father reports daughter elopement after disappearance
Patrick Donahue of 47 S East Street told police on Thursday that his 16 year old daughter Goldie eloped and vanished the prior night at midnight taking three dresses.
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Patrick Donahue
S. East St
Goldie
Rich political intrigue surrounds new U.S. marshal deputy
Lafayette figures dominate a district appointment as David Rankin prepares to be sworn in as deputy U.S. marshal. The move follows Harry Overisch declining the post for a higher life-insurance salary, fueling rumors of future shifts and political maneuvers tied to Senator Beveridge and Crumpacker in the looming 1916 contests.
Officious Custodian Bars Boys From Court Upstairs
Courthouse dispute over Custodian Alexander Craig denying three clean boys access to the second floor. One boy, son of Stenographer Metcalf, was allowed after the worker learned his relation, while other youths were stopped. Metcalf asserts public access rights. commissioners deny any such order. Craig claims authority from commissioners. officials dispute it.
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Alexander Craig
Metcalf
Craig
Court House
South-Side Market Likely To Be Closed
The Board of Safety may recommend discontinuing the South-Side Market after prolonged trials. McMillen notes the market brings in only enough to cover the custodian’s $75 monthly pay, and stores for police needs are lacking. He says a storage site would allow bulk purchases to lower prices.
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Board of Safety
McMillen
Wall Street Dispatch Reports Steel Strike Settlement Reached
A Pittsburg dispatch to New York says conferees negotiating the steel strike have reached a satisfactory settlement. The report notes the agreement is considered final and will be presented for formal approval.
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New York
Wall St. Financial House
Pittsburg
Collins Faces Uncertain Path in Police Judge Race
The Republican nomination fight for police judge is in doubt as ex Judge Stubbs enters the race and gains Bookwalter faction support. A party insider notes Stubbs would likely outraise Collins at the polls, citing Stubbs’ experience and strong following.
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Stubbs
Bookwalter
Collins
Beckwalter
Elliott
Criminal Court
Collins’ Benefit
Scream Disturbance Reported at 13 Broadway Home
Neighbors heard piercing screams between 9 p m and midnight in a quiet area above Seventeenth street. The sounds were linked to Rev. Alexianian 1714 Broadway, an Armenian, amid rumors of wife abuse. He denied any trouble when approached by a reporter.
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Broadway
Seventeenth St
Kruger
Alexianian
National German American teachers meet at German House
About 100 representatives from across the country attend the National German American teachers association meeting at the German House. A midday recess precedes talks by Prof. Starr Williard Cutting of the University of Chicago and Prof. Adolf Kramer of Cleveland on German contributions and social pedagogy.
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Ers’ Association
Starr Williard Cutting
University of Chicago
Adolf Kramer
Cleveland
Fairview Park
Turner Park
Taylor
Albert Sahm
Watts Keeps Court Waiting Over Shoe Shine Box
Attorney B F Watts waited in a criminal court room for a shoe shiners box to be changed. A boy shouted shine and Watts kept the box after the boy ran off. The outfit was valued at a few cents and Watts grumbled that pay would not return.
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Watts
Zaring Named Sporting Editor for Washington Fest
Eli D. Zaring, longtime Indianapolis reporter, accepts the sporting editorship of the Washington Fest and will join the Washington team in Detroit on Monday. He previously served as sporting editor of THE SUN and later the Press, a move viewed as highly desirable.
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Eli D. Zaring
Indianapolis
Washington
Detroit
Zaring
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SUN
Late Press
Interurban Franchise Holds Fire Till After Primaries
Republicans control committee and plan a wait party to avoid giving opponents campaign capital. They favor a do nothing stance until after the July 3 primaries, while Democrats show little concern about timing. Inside precincts expect personal leadership battles and possible organize efforts for a Moore ward contest.
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Billy
Moore
Nonpartisan Conference on Primary Ballot Future
A 4:30 p.m. meeting at the attorney general's office aims to standardize primary procedures for both parties. City chairmen Logsdon and Fanning, Republicans Merrill Moores and Jos per, and Democrats W. W. Spencer and Bell will discuss using the Australian ballot versus the old ballot box system and associated costs.
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Logsdon
Fanning
Merrill Moores
Jos
W. W. Spencer
Bell
Are Expected When Democratic War riors Come Together
A reader notes a lack of interest as Democratic factions, described as warriors, gather on the South Side amid ongoing tensions and political activity. The piece hints at mobilization and local response without detailing specific events or participants.
Dunn’s Gone Who’s Mayor
Acting mayor controversy swirls as Controller Dunn departs for Logansport to lecture editors. Deputy controller John Sullivan is deemed acting mayor by court-house talk though he declines to sign the voting machines ordinance for ward 15.
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Taggart
Lick
Logansport
Dove Johnson
Court House
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Prosecutor Says New Evidence Reframes Banks Case
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus states the grand jury report against John Banks differs from the prior indictment. He cites additional testimony from Mayor TaggartPolsterStramer and others in Banks' favor and notes any grand jury within two years may return an indictment.
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John Banks
Banks
Taggart
Polster
Stramer
Forecast for Indianapolis and Midwest Warmth Ahead
The weather forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m July 12. Warm fair weather is expected Thursday night and Friday with temperatures 75 at 7 a m 94 at noon and 95 at 2 p m For the region including Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio and lower Michigan generally fair with moderate temperatures is forecast despite recent heat and a lack of storms. Local officials comment on tropical heat prospects with cautious optimism about the near term.
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Indianapolis
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Farmer Robert Holderness Faints From Heat in City
Robert Holderness, a farmer, collapsed at 1 50 p m Thursday near South and Delawarests. He struck his head, requiring stitches after being rushed to the City dispensary by ambulance.
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South
Delawarests
City Dispensary
McGregor offers to fund election officers for primaries
John McGregor republican mayoral candidate claims he can pay election officers in every precinct if needed. He criticizes the city committee's ballot box plan and says he will ensure officers are willing to serve, expressing confidence in his nomination and the committee’s actions.
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Logsdon
McGregor
Abccregor
Ballot Choices Narrow In Local Election Ballot Draft
A New Richmond ballot shows multiple candidates including T Taggart and J J Appel with Albert Sahm listed as a contender. Ballots show 212 new forms sent to the Sun ballot editor with tallies for several names and notes on support from various groups and corporations.
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SUN
Corn and Oats Rally on Heat Damaged Crops
In Chicago July reports tell of hot dry weather causing heavy trading in corn and oats. Prices rise as western crop damage drives demand and oats demand appears limitless.
Diamonds and Jewelry Ad at 28 Blonument Place
A local jeweler promotes women’s solid gold watches with diamond stones priced at $25.00. J. P. Mullally, Diamonds and Jewelry invites customers to call and visit to view the selection.
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J. P. Mullally
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