Frosty Lay Meet Sees Low Attendance At Milwaukee
Milwau kee July 12 opening day of the twenty first annual meet of the League of Americans wheel s drew about 700 members. Critics blame dangerous track construction for riders reluctance to enter speed events. Some say Buffalo may host the next gathering as the Pan American exposition looms as an added attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
League of Americans Wheels
Nightértaltiers
Ufffalo
Dynamite destroys Williamsmurg house. two killed
In Williamsburg Ohio a three room frame house owned by Henry Wilson Was was blown up at midnight by dynamite. Wilson was away. his son William died on the scene and his aunt Mrs Katie Tucker, sleeping with the boy, suffered painful injuries. Wilson and wife are separated. Tucker is also separated from her husband. No clue to the attacker.
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Williamsburg
Henry Wilson
Wilson
William
Katie Tucker
Tucker
Various 1899 Indiana items include fires and legal notices
A patchwork of items reports small losses from a shed fire on Hill Avenue and a post office expansion plan. Mentions executrix appointment for Gottfried Becker, fines for Nancy Galaway, and a divorce-related court order. Also notes trains to state fair, blue and gray reunion travel, suicides and insanity cases, local club meetings, and various municipal and business notices. Independent figures appear for receipts and expenditures, with several names and locations in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feotee Méyer’s
Hill-ave
Gottfried Becker
Boyd
Carey
Beveridge
Europe
Monon
Fair Grounds
Carroll Countyahs
Indiana pioneer dies of a broken heart at 104
George Wray, an Irish-born early Indiana settler with a large Brown County farm, reportedly died at his daughter Mrs. James Beatty’s home near Indianapolis. The 104 year old man, who married three times and valued county tax receipts, allegedly died after news of selling his homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler College Board of Directors
A.E. Armstrong
Auncey Butler
A. R. Benon
Butler
Indianapolis
J. O. Clarke
Noblesville
Stoker
Wabash
Guy Chas
Chansh
George
Wray
James Beatty
Ireland
America
Indiana
Brown County
State adopts sliding pay scale for county clerks
The state fee and salary commission approves a plan paying county clerks ten cents per capita up to 15 000 population and seven cents per capita thereafter plus a share of fees: 25 percent of the first 1004, 20 percent of the next 1000, 1 percent of the third, and 10 percent of all sums beyond 4000.
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State
Battenburg
Trial begins for Powers in Goebel assassination case
Georgetown Kentucky July 12 jury selection completed Thursday in the Powers assassination case. Ten Democrat and two Republican jurors. no peremptory challenges, so jury composition may shift by trial start. Judge Cantrill barred reporters from outside news while court proceedings unfold. Be. B. Golden sworn as prosecuting attorney after surviving the Capital hotel shooting in Frankfort.
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Georgetown
Powers
Goebel
Cantrill
BE. B. Golden
Capital
Frankfort
Damaging Evidence Reveals 1871 Wichita Trial Facts
In New London Missouri on July 12 Joseph Richardson a Kansas secretary of state recording clerk testified about justice of the peace records from Wichita Kansas in 1871 during Alexander Jester’s preliminary trial. Charles Haelhurst testified that Gates traveled from Illinois to Kansas in 1870 and that the items in Jester’s possession matched those from the Hazelhurst home. Prosecution funds witnesses from a distance for time and expenses.
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New London
Joseph Richardson
Secretary of State’s Office of
Kansas
Justice of the Peace Court
Wichita
Kas
Alexander Jester
Charles Haelhurst
Gates
Ilinois
Jester
Hazelhurst
Wingis
Jewelry valued at $1766.25 in Tate probate inventory
The late Helen J. Tate’s probate file lists 192 items including wearing apparel, fur niture, horses, a parrot, and jewelry. The jewelry portion is appraised at $1766.25, covering nine diamond rings, a diamond cross, brooch, pin, hair ornament, and enameled jeweled watch, plus other lesser pieces and an "old jewelry" parcel valued at $95. The total jewelry appraisement stands at $1766.25.
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Helen J. Tate
Admid Kempff dispatch on Pekin fighting reaches Navy
A belated dispatch, likely from Admiral Kempff, reports from Peking that German troops burned the Tsungji yamen while Chinese moved field guns to wall positions. Chinese subjects advised to leave legations as heavy firing was heard after leaving Pekin. Dispatch dated July 2 from Pao and sent via Siberia to Nagasaki.
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Washington
Admiral Kempff
Secretary of the Navy
American minister Clongér amid Pekin Boxer uproar
English papers in Japan and China question Clark Clongér policy after the Boxer uprising. Hong Kong press accuses the American minister of opposing Pekin guards and belittling the movement, noting he was unsupported before guards were finally sent to protect the legation.
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San Francisco
Japan
China
Pekin
Hong Kong
Clongér
Indian cavalry units sent to China from India
All set to move are the Sixteenth Bengal Lancers the Third Bombay Cavalry and Battery C as they receive orders dispatched from Allahabad on July 12 to proceed to China amid widening tensions in the region.
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Allahabad
Bengal Lancers
Bombay Cavalry
China
Nieh Enters Pekin With 9000 Men After Street Fight
Report from Shanghai dated July 12 says General Nieh diverted to Pekin with 9 000 troops and battled Prince Tuan s army to force entry. Nieh reportedly lost 250 men and rescued Prince Ching beset by Boxers. Foreigners safety status as of July 7 remains doubtful.
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Shanghai
Nieh
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan Reported Mad in CHE FOO
Prince Tuan is reported to have gone mad as of July 12 in CHE FOO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Tuan
Che Foo
Old Man Murdered for His Money in Vincennes
Prof. Z. M. Candless, 60, magnetic healer and former soldier, was found with a fractured skull on a Vincennes street near the post office Thursday morning. He died two hours later. He left his boarding house with several hundred dollars the prior evening, but only 6.45 remained on his body. Papers noted possible ties to Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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Vincennes
Ind
Z. M. Candless
Fort Smith
Ark
Populists Renominate Poynter and Accept Fusion Ticket
Lincoln July 12 Populists renominated Gov W A Poynter by acclamation and, after a long wrangle, assigned one fusion ticket spot to Democrats and one to Silver Republicans The Democrats win attorney general and state treasurer slots The fusion ticket totals 4 for Populists 3 for Democrats and 1 for Silver Republicans Bryan backs the national ticket and Poynter’s administration is endorsed The convention endorsed Bryan Towne and favored reappointment of district lines.
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Poynter
Lincoln, Neb
W. A. Poynter
F E. A. Gilbert
York County
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Towne
Democratic campaign orators listed for Lincoln
Lincoln Neb July 12 The Democratic campaign speakers in order of desirability are Bryan first followed by Charles A Towne of Minnesota David B Hill of New York Webster Davis of Missouri George Fred Williams of Massachusetts Tarvin and Blackburn of Kentucky and ex Gov Altgeld of Illinois
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
David B. Hill
New York
Webster Davis
Missouri
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Tarvin and Blackburn
Kentucky
Altgeld
Ilinois
Bryan administration appointment guesses as election nears
Lincoln dispatch lists imagined cabinet picks for a Bryan presidency. Possible secretary of state Hill or Gorman, treasury Towne, navy Williams, war McLean, private secretary Willis Abbott, London consul Metcalf, printer Woodson, with influential backers Stone, Jones, Altgeld, Croker, Tillman, and Oldham named among supporters.
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Lincoln
Neb
Hill
New York
Gorman
Maryland
Treasury
Towne
Minnesota
Navy
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Admiral Dewey
John R. McLean
Ohio
Willis J. Abbott
Chicago
London
Richard L
Metcalf
Omaha
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Bryan
Stone
Missouri
Jones
Arkansas
Altgeld
Ilinois
Croker
McLean
Tillman
South Carolina
Oldham
Nebraska
Unclear Phrase Cites Nepraskan Objection to Bryan
A fragment notes skepticism that western Nepraskans would endanger Bryan’s chathces, reflecting skepticism about local threats and the seriousness of the stated concern. The passage remains incomplete and cannot establish a full incident or outcome.
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Worst
Bryan
Chathces
Political Mill Highlights Party Nominations Across States
Maine Democrats name S S Lord for governor while West Virginia Republicans nominate A 4 White. Possible move of national democratic headquarters from Chicago to Columbus. Fusionists in Paola Kansas name Peters for Congress district 2, defeating J P St John. Kentucky district 7 Democrats run two candidates. Bo ilers at Paris name Moody. St Paul Minnesota prepares for the National League of Republican Clubs meeting next Tuesday.
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Maine
S. S. Lord
West Virginia
Hon. A. 4. White
Paola
Kas
Manon
Peters
Congress
J. P. St. John
Kentucky
Boiiers
Paris
Moody
St. Paul
Minn
National League of Republican
Tied Up For Four Dark Weary Hours
Four hours of Saturday night service disruption left 200 Greencastle visitors and Indianapolis picnickers stranded as Broad Ripple streetcars ran late. The Big Four train operated until 1 a.m. Thursday with little information from the traction company. Officials blamed a Ney wire break that toppled several poles, leaving passengers at the station in darkness from 8:30 to 12:36 while Green Castle party members and Presbyterian Sunday school attendees waited nearby.
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Broad Ripple Hne
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Traction Company
Claypool
Fire alarm failure sparks barn blaze at Market Street
A fire alarm was not returned from a box when a small blaze was found in a rear barn at 514 E Market St on Thursday noon. A caller told the fire department it was minor, a chemical was sent, but by the time crews arrived the barn and nearby sheds were engulfed, causing several hundred dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Market St
Tragedy at Washington Park Lagoon Claims Three Teens
Three youths Otto Flory 17 Netlie Gun ther 17 and Emiel Ruhlin 18 drowned when a boat capsized Wednesday night in Chicago at Washington park lagoon. Rescue efforts failed as currents swept the victims beneath the water.
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Chicago
Washington Park Lagoon
Otto Flory
Netlie Gunther
Emiel Ruhlin
Morss Explains Omission of Income Tax Plank
Editor S E Morss writes in the Sentinel that the Democratic platform lacked an income tax plank due to haste by the resolutions sub committee. He denies any deliberate omission to favor Senator Hill or others and predicts Mr Bryan will state his party position in his acceptance letter. He notes Bryan supports the income tax and that the party remains united on the issue.
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S. E. Morss
The
Sentinel
Resolutions Committee
United States
Hill
Morss
Bryan
Democratic Party
Eldorado Camp Sinks Into Gloom Amid Despair
In June 30 reports from Nome via San Francisco on July 1 describe Eldorado camp collapsing into gloom. Hundreds seek return home unable to pay passage while 20 job seekers per vacancy, and gold mining gear fails to cover costs. Pesthouse under Gen Randall, widespread poverty, a woman killed her husband and committed suicide, with lawlessness and imminent danger from pestilence.
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Nome
San Francisco
Eldorado
Randall
Fire losses quote Indiana insuranc e state earnings note
The state is entitled to 3 percent of net gains from fire insurance companies every six months. For the first six months of the year, about one third of companies reported, yet Indiana has received nothing because fires exceed premiums. For the prior six months, July 1 1899 to Jan 1 1900, the state collected 25576.28. Life insurers show increased net earnings.
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Indiana
Boys Released After Petit Larceny Dismissal
Charges of petit larceny were dismissed against Aaron Stern Charles Miller and LeRoy Clements in police court Thursday. At the July 4 picnic by the associated railway men managers suspected about 1000 tickets stolen and had the boys arrested without warrants. The thefts then dwindled to about a dozen and finally no manager appeared to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Stern
Charles Miller
LeRoy Clements
Associated Railway
Bertha Ballard Home Opens With Public Preview
The Bertha Ballard home for worthy young women will open the new building with a public viewing on Tuesday from 3 to 5 pm and a formal reception Monday night. A rummage sale will be held at the old stand, 211 E New York St, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Mount
Atlanta
John B Boyce
Morris Sr
John Beckwith
River Ave
New Albany
Dr. McCurdy
Washington
W.W. “Robbing
N. Charles-st
Gordon and King
Lions
Butler
Whitlock
Bertha Ballard
New York St
Populists threaten national ticket over state posts
Lincoln Nebraska July 12 Western Nebraska populists vow to resist losing two state ticket spots to Democrats. A populist delegate fired up the crowd daring the Democrats to compel concessions as tensions rise over party control and ticket composition.
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Lincoln Neb
Nebraska
Bet on McKinley Victory Topped by Kansas City Man
A New York man wagered ten thousand to three thousand that Republicans would win the coming election. The bet was placed Wednesday via J. B. Bracken of Swartz, Dupee & Co. in Kansas City. The Bryan side was taken by W. S. Shelton of the Shelton commission company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York
McKinley
J. B. Bracken
Swartz, Dupee & Co
Chicago
Bryan
W. S. Shelton
Shelton Commission Company
Murderer Schildmeier Case Delayed In Police Court
Christian Schildmeier charged with murdering his wife faced a partial police courtroom hearing Thursday. Due to a lack of witnesses the case was adjourned to 11:20 Friday for further proceedings.
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Christian Schildmeier
Attempted ruse to coerce confession in sheep case
Police court prosecutor Groninger pretended drunkenness and was jailed at police headquarters to draw confessions from John Davidson, an elderly man who disposed of a flock of sheep at the state yards. Davidson outsmarted investigators. the case was continued for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Groninger
Davidadn
Lightning Burns Ferguson Barn Sees $4000 Loss
Washington Ferguson's barn in Conneraville, Indiana, was hit by lightning on Wednesday night. The blaze destroyed 800 bushels of wheat and two stallions, a mate and a colt, totaling a loss of about $4,000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Conneraville
Ind
Washington Ferguson
Property sale listing at 1968 Delawarest
A brick building at 1968 Delawarest Wansola Williaim Malaolt is sold for 12500 dollars in cash by Peter Pritz on a lease rate of 6000 per front foot. The details suggest a front foot pricing of 6000 and a sale totaling 12500.
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Delawarest
Wansola
Williaim
Malaolt
Peter
Pritz
Feeding for Health Directions by a Food Expert
A health oriented diet plan urges a complete change of diet to improve health. For ten days start with two soft boiled eggs, fruit, toast with butter, four heaping teaspoons of Grape Nuts with cream, and Postum Coffee. Lunch repeats breakfast. dinner should include meat and vegetables with no desserts.
Union Stock Yards Prices for Cattle Hogs and Lambs
Indianapol is Union Stock Yards reports Thursday receipts of 360 cattle and 4 000 hogs with shipments. Cattle good to prime steers 1 1560 lbs and up, fair to medium steers 1 350 lbs and up, good to choice calves 1 150 to 1 300 lbs, and various stockers and cows priced from 3 00 to 4 90. Hog receipts 4 000 with good to choice medium and heavy packing weights quoted 5 05 to 5 35, and yearlings to 5 30. Spring lambs listed to 5 30 with mixed bulls and cows also priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Ccce
Beoels
Roadia
Stabbed in the Back and May Not Recover
Thomas Grinfey of 630 South West Street was stabbed in the back near his home Wednesday night after returning from a balloon ascension contract. Doctors say recovery is possible but uncertain. Grinley suspects a former crowd of boys he arrested last winter for snowballing his wife may be involved.
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Thomas Grinfey
S. West-st
Grinley
New Ocean Record Set By Deutschland Steamship
New York July 12 The Deutschland of the Hamburg American line set a maiden steamship record on a Plymouth to Scotland route. The 19 foot shorter ship completed the voyage in five days 17 hours and 138 minutes, beating the Kaiser's time by 55 minutes for the same distance. Previously held by Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the same line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutschland
Plymouth
Scotland
Interstate Live Stock Market report at Interstate Stock Yards
Interstate Stock Yards on July 12 reports cattle receipts 126 with Thursday shipments 79 and varied prices for cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs. Notable quotes include feeder prices around 43 to 51, prime export steer ranges about 1,330 to 1,500 pounds, and hogs at about 53 to 54 cents per pound for good to choice lights. sheep and yearling prices shown in the text.
Forfeits Posted for Fitzsimmons Combats
NEW YORK July 14 forfeits posted for the clashes involving Fitzsimmons Ruhlin and Sharkey Fitzsimmons. Sharkey and Ruhlin each deposited 2500 dollars while Fitzsimmons posted 5000 dollars for his two bouts. Three training camps began concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitzsimmons
Ruhlin
Sharkey
Missimmons
Market Prices for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay Report
Grain and forage prices listed for wheat corn oats and hay with numbers for firm bids and monthly figures. Wheat No 2 red and No 3 red bids shown with July rates. Corn White and mixed lots priced across Nos 1 to 4 plus mixed categories. Oats weak prices for No 2 and No 3 white and mixed. Hay weak bids for No 1 and No 2% timothy and totals. inspections show car counts by grade and quality for Wheat Corn and Hay with several cars rejected and totals tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Chicago grain and dairy quotes show widespread declines
Wheat sentiment was bearish with losses across August and September futures. Corn and oats posted small declines while provisions moved lower with pork and lard easing. Butter and cheese prices varied by grade and region, and live poultry and eggs quoted with modest shifts reflecting a lean market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Twins
Young America
Hmeburger
New
FOR SALE Cider and vinegar 25 cents a gallon
Notice lists multiple small ads. Cider and cider vinegar offered at 25 cents per gallon by W. W. Barnum and H. E. Market St with a New phone 191. Also an agent ad for a new fast e elder company at 3 N. Pennsylvania. Lost glasses in red case with Plymouth church contact and reward. Card of thanks to Jos Beman Ertzer Shreve and family for kindness after a death on the Big Four railroad near Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Barnum
H. E. Market St. New
Plymouth Church
Jos
Beman
Ertzer Shreve
J. B
M. &. Stimson
John A. Stimson
English Ave
Decatur
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Riverside
John
Moura
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Buffalo
Nancy Galaway
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Martinsville
FEE and Salary Commission
Tate
Sung
LI Yamen
Conger
Tuan
National Democratic
Columbus
Morss Explains
AAA
Schildtmeier
Davidson
WM. H. Block CO
Equa
Tadigeaislewee Lee Coee
Mennen
COSMO
Ces Als
Thomas Grinley
West-St
Interstate Live
Interstate Stock Yards
City Grain Market
Illinois
N. East
U. S
N. Pennsylvania
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