Bates Takes $10 000 to the Sultan in Good Will Move
Manila dispatch reports Gen John Bates leaving for Jolo to negotiate with the Sulu sultan regarding relations with the United States. He carries a $10,000 present to demonstrate American good will and to meet Spanish obligations for the sultan and his chiefs. Lieut Reeves of the Seventeenth Infantry is wounded but repels an insurgent Bolomen attack near San Fernando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
San Fernando
MacArthur
Lieut. Reeves
Seventeenth Infantry
Bolomen
Reeves
John C. Bates
Jolo
Sulu Islands
United States
Gen
Otis
Gen. Bates
Sulu
Medical Board Revokes Licenses and Prosecutes forgeries
Merrill Moores and the State medical board announce revocations and upcoming court actions against several doctors. Felix Hazelwood faces forgery charges over a altered license. David Boyer allegedly lied about a graduate credential from a discredited college. Thomas Rowe’s affidavit claiming Louisville College of Physicians and Surgeons graduation is disputed. Curtis physio medical college is not recognized. overseas schools also face non recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Moores
State Medical Board
Felix W. Hazelwood
Crawford County
David K. Boyer
Lake County
Illinois Health University
Illinois Supreme Court
Thos. C. Rowe
Clay County
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Louisville
Curtis Physio-Medical College
Marion
United States
Mayor urges caution on track elevation ordinance
Mayor Taggart writes to the council railroad committee urging no action until city engineer finishes detailed construction plans. He recommends visiting Chicago to study elevated tracks and stresses protecting life while safeguarding commercial and railroad interests. Chairman Knight cites uncertain next meeting. council meets Monday but passage is not expected then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Council Railroad Committee
Chicago
Knight
Horn Is Sentenced For Burglary At Stillwell And Tenth
Fred Horn, 20, received a two to 14 year term in the reform school by Judge Alford after a July 4 attempt to break into a Stillwell and Tenth grocery. He had been released on good behavior from a prior burglary, and the suspended sentence was enforced. Horn’s earlier break in the same decor of the store occurred a year before, but police did not take him to the station then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Horn
Reformatory
Alford
McCray
Stillwell
Tenthists
Horn
Epworth League Convention Attendance Dips Over Tent Row
Delegates to the Epworth league convention shrink as distant groups cancel lodging plans. Missouri’s 700 strong delegation dwindles, New England estimates drop from 250 to 75, and tent disputes are blamed. Despite losses, organizers expect as many locals as capacity allows, aiming for a turnout close to the Detroit meeting. Indiana delegates receive a silk badge that doubles as a bookmark for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
New England
Detroit
Christian Endeavor
John Wesley
Indiana
North Indianapolis Fracas Ends With Fines for Assault
Lena Wadsworth and Dolly Johnson of 420 East Wabash Street clashed near Alfree manufacturing in North Indianapolis after heavy drinking. Dolly claimed Lena tried to tear off her clothes and the pair, with John Howard of Greenfield, were arrested. In court, Johnson said she married three times and planned to wed Howard in October. Each offender paid fines with additional costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wadsworth
Dolly Johnson
E. Wabash Sr
Alfree Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis
Lena
M Dolly
Alfree
John Howard
Greenfield
Johnson
Howard
Mooresville Barber Refuses Info In Court
Theonard Russie a Mooresville barber appeared in police court after officers found him intoxicated in a railroad yard and attempting to whip them He resisted arrest jumped from the patrol wagon and was recaptured Judge Cox fined him for drunkenness noting his appearance suggested punishment had already been served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theonard Russie
Mooresville
Ruggles and
Tomlinson
Man Dies of Morphine Poisoning in City Hospital
Andrew Meyer a 54 year old carpenter of 1019 Walnut street died at City hospital from morphine poisoning. The coroner concluded death by morphine with no confirmed motive. Family denies any friction and says he recently faced a personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Meyer
Walnut St
City Hospital
Meyer
Charles Wollenweber
Germany
America
Dunlavey
Mayer
Yorktown Lodge KX of P Midway and Bluffton Oil Co Note
Yorktown lodge No 448 KX of P The Midway oil company of Bluffton report capital stock 30000 dollars in this brief local notice with minimal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown Lodge
P. the Midway
Oil Company
Bluffton
Knotts Fumbles In DeMotte On Malicious Trespass Case
The tale centers on Armanas F. Knotts the Lake and Jasper county legislator visiting DeMotte to mediate a boundary dispute between Leon Granger and a neighbor. Knotts argues lines should be resolved civilly, while Halleck cross examines, accusing Knotts of backing the controversial fish law. The jury delivers a verdict against Knotts’ client.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armanas F. Knotts
Lake
Jasper
Hammond
Mr. Knotts
Indianapolis
Chicago
General Assembly
Izaac Walton
DeMolte
Kankakee River
Leon Granger
DeBotte
Granger
Knotts
DeMotte
Halleck
Ile
Thal
Supreme Court of the United States
Lock Jaw Kills Ten July 4 Patriots
A July 4 toy pistol craze causes multiple lock jaw deaths across states. The report lists victims including John Indorf 18 Oscar Estaumburger 10 Patrick McLaughlin 19 Horace Gender 13 Harold Clark 14 Joseph Grotsky 1 Hugh Savage 17 Wilebur Lindburg 14 Margaret Jacobs 17 Charles Washburn 22 with several others feared fatally affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Indorf
Oscar Estaumburger
Patrick McLaughlin
Pittsburg
Hugh Savage
Wilebur Lindburg
Wm. Sweeney
Bank Firing Sparks Wary Moment In Irvington
An employee at Capital National Bank fired a loaded 32 revolver by mistake wounding Otis Astley a messenger boy from Irvington. Witnesses mistook the incident for a hold-up though the wound is not serious and Earl Heller is the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital National Bank
Otis Astley
Irvington
Earl Heller
Astley
Attorneys Seek 400 Fee in Flaherty Assignment Case
Attorneys Fickens and Cox filed a final report for Edward Flaherty as assignee of Albert BE Long. They state Flaherty has gone to Tennessee and his address is unknown. They report $508.72 collected and seek an allowance of 50 as attorneys plus a $273.54 claim on a note signed by Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickens & Cox
Edward Flaherty
Albert BE. Long
Flaherty
Tennessee
Hoas
Long
Attempt on Gen Booth in Stockholm
An attacker struck at Gen Wim Booth of the Salvation Army with an iron pipe as he arrived in Stockholm. Aiding officer blocked the blow but the general escaped unharmed while his aide suffered a broken arm. The assailant fled amid the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Wim. Booth
Salvation Army
England
Naval crisis looms as Guatemala bonds spark foreign ships
The Picayune reports England and Germany plan naval demonstrations before Guatemalan ports after Guatemala repudiates bonds held by foreigners. Two English and two German warships are said to be headed to Guatemalan waters, with a possible U S protectorate outcome looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Guatemala
England
Germany
Guatemalan
United States
Two Troubles in Court Amid Indianapolis Tandem Theft
Wilbur E. Peck, a traveling salesman for an Indianapolis chemical house, is jailed in Madison County on a charge of stealing a tandem. Anna Mack, hotel keeper's daughter from Pana Illinois, threatens to complicate matters as she accuses him of bringing her to Indianapolis on a broken promise of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur E. Peck
Indianapolis
Madison County
Anna Mack
Pana
Iron Moulders Union Press Clash At Meeting
The iron-moulders union press committee at a Masonic hall convention faced a tense moment when President Cox barred a Sun reporter from the room after a disputed request for longer notices. Delegates smoked and fanned themselves with advertising material as the scene unfolded during the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron-Moulders’ Union
Masonic Hall
Cox
Young thief slashes boy and robs mother in court case
In police court Mrs Mary Kelly and her nine year old son Lettie Holly faced charges after a string of thefts and an assault. The boy allegedly stole from a grocery till and shared cash with companions while his mother faced potential reform school action. Judge Cox released Kelly on recognizance. The boy faces reform school detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelly
Mille St
Lettie Holly
John Victor
N. West St
Flodty
Cox
Parkave
Victor
Reform School
Grand Jury
Stores to close Saturdays at 1 p m through summer
William Haerle F M Herron Julius Walk and Albert Gall announce Saturday afternoon closing at 1 p m for July and August. The Commercial club committee on city interests expects banks to close at 1 p m on Saturdays. If banks join, it will not create a broader Saturday close as merchants cannot do business when banks are shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haerle
F. M. Herron
Julius Walk
Albert Gall
Holding
Commercial Club Committee
A Bike Romance Elopement Ties Goode and Camden
Two Indianapolis youths Charles Goode and Bertha Camden eloped and married July 4 in New Point Indiana after Goode secured a Greensburg license. They rode from Batesville, with Goode leaving his bride in Decatur county as the families reportedly kept the secret. Mrs Goode declined to discuss the elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Indianapolis
New Point
Charles Goode
Solon L. Goode
N. Meridian Sr
Bertha Camden
Mr. Goode
Goode
Batesville
Orangemen Parade Spurs Belfast Clash on Bourne Anniversary
Orange men parade in Belfast on Bourne anniversary attracts about 9 000 marchers. Nationalists along the line throw bricks, paraders retaliate with fists. Several constables mauled and some heads broken during the rough street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Bourne
William III
James IT
County Board Reviews Property Assessments in Session
The county board spent Wednesday in executive session discussing a city property inspection drive and objections to assessments. It is not believed many assessments will be lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Bandits Rob Colorado & Southern Train Near Folsom
Four men held up a Colorado and Southern passenger train south of Folsom New Mexico. The express car was blown open with dynamite and searched, but officials say nothing was secured. No mail car theft. Robbers rode off after firing shots. a posse pursues. Reported large sum in express safe and valuable matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dpenver
Colo
Colorado & Southern
Folsom
N. M
Wells-Fargo Ana
Races Set At Conductors Picnic At Fair Grounds
At the conductors picnic at the fair grounds the Businessmen's driving club will present races plus several running events. Entries include Lizzie Mack Captain Tripp Lady Young Norseman Minnis Mercantile Free Mason Wyona Mary Talbert Scheubar Duncan Bell Miss Anita and Den O Fallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businessmen’s Driving Club
Fair Grounds
Lizzie Mack
Captain Tripp
Lady Young
Norseman
Minnis
Mercantile
Free Mason
Wyona
Mary Talbert
Scheubar
Duncan -Bell
Miss Anita
den O'Fallon
Weather forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending July 18
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather. Wednesday night and possibly Thursday remain dry. Temperatures reach 76 at 7 am, 88 at noon, and 91 at 2 pm. Linen and hats available at Seaton's hat store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Seaton
Instructional Swim Lesson at Schissel's Bathhouse
A note describes a swim lesson at Schissel's bathhouse with a single Jes song priced at 40 cents and a focus on learning to swim. The item mentions temperature and basic instruction, reflecting a small urban public facility offering affordable aquatic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schissel
A Kissing-bug Scare At 115 Emmett Street
A boy near 115 Emmett Street was bitten by a bug or reptile on Tuesday afternoon. Doctors suggested the Hobson bug or a spider as the cause, but the child recovered quickly without serious symptoms. The notice then pivots to promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and briefly mentions local ads for Harness and the Grand hotel cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett St
John Stromberg
Taylor
Dalzell Criticizes Alaska Boundary Pact as Impudent
Seattle July 12 Congressman Dalzell returned from Alaska and condemned Canadian demands for a new boundary line. He warned the United States must not yield any part of the treaty guaranteed territory, expressing confidence in defending U S rights against Canadian attempts. Congressmen Heatwole and Steele weighed in noting no war over Alaska is desired and urging careful settlement to avoid disrupting broader boundary agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United States
England
Congressman Heatwole
Sizele
Steele
Alaskan
Congress
Tax levies debated by Barlowe and board members
H C Barlowe former president of the B and T H told the State board of tax commissioners that valuations rose since 1891 but levies did not fall, with state levy cuts noted and county excess blamed on official extravagance. The E and T H is valued at 9000 a mile for the main track and ex-president Mackay is described as recently recovering finances and working in a distant factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Barlowe
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Mackay
Anderson
Otis Selects Officers for Two Regiments in Manila
Washington dispatch reports General Otis recommends officer appointments for two United States volunteer regiments in Manila. Listings include colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors, captains, first and second lieutenants, and surgeons for the Thirty-sixth and Twenty-seventh regiments, with numerous named officers and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
United States Volunteer
Infantry
J. Franklin “Bell
Seventh Cavalry
Wm. R. Grove
Collorado
Maotra
Wm. H. Bishop
Twenttieth' Kaneas
John Q. A. Braden
Leutenant
South Dakota
M. L. Lathn
Adtant
H. F. Titus
Laala
United States - Robe Infantry
Robert Boullace
Montana
Thomas R. Hamer
Idaho
Frank Cheatham
Tenesse
Chase T. Boyd
Fourth Cavalry
Henry B. Orwig
Twentieth
Kansas
F. A. Winter
Local Entertainment Ad Teases July Garden Pot Show
Fragmentary notice promotes a July 3 afternoon and night event with performers Lillian Waltona contralto Van Berg comic baritone Claude Shrenfeld and other attractions. Also references a cigar offer and a horse feed product.
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Bates
Tom
Council
Elsey Kremm
Tinathe
Coron
Epworthians
Carpenter Meyer
Armanas Knotts
Lock-Jaw
Elizabeth
N. J
Horace L. Gender
Montclair
Harold
Clark
Wilkesbarre
Margaret Jacobs
New Albany
Ind
Charles Washburn
Gen. Booth
Orangemen
Board of Review
Hood
Harness
Vanderpool
Meridian St
Grand Hotel Cafe
Uncle Sam
Congressman Dalzell
Seattle
Wash
Dalzell
Gen. Otis
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