Ex President Hinney claims Arkansas bill aid to railroad
The item reports on former President Hinney asserting the Arkansas legislature is not unlike other bodies and that a $5000 endowment rank money aided a railroad bill. It notes doubts about Hinsey’s honesty and suggests possible indictments for lawmakers and himself. Also mentions illegal fees charged by justices of the peace and critiques editor J Pratt Dunn’s views on temporary debts.
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Hinney
Supreme Lodge K. of P
Arkansas
Hinsey
E. of P. Endowment
Municipal Frustrations Mark Indianapolis Board Work and Health
A derailed interurban franchise fight, delayed elections, and city office laxity provoke distrust in Indianapolis governance. The board of works, health officials, and prosecutors face criticism for delays, bribes, and mismanagement, while residents await action on beer regulation and public-works oversight.
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Board of Works
I.em
Aries
Chicago Politics and Proposals Stir City Life
A bustling jumble of city topics fills the page including population growth, annexation questions, a bank incident in Cleveland, the elevated track case on appeal, and calls for better hours from the Chicago servant girls' union. Ward 3 Republicans eye a split while councilors neglect the city clerk, and residents debate counter proposals for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Servant Girls’ Union
Sketches and Songs of a Singer Vacation Dream in Verse
A city couple plans a pastoral retreat to mountains and streams as a playful dream. The man jokes about ice and unpaid bills haunting him, while in the park a man reflects on those who never seem to catch up and points to a street musician playing a slide trombone.
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Jack Gribbons
Jack
Quiet Swim Session Recount From Carded Dialogue
A keen-eyed doctor questions a boy about his swimming. The boy admits he swam once, entering at 1 PM and exiting at 5 PM, describing a four hour stay in the pool.
Preacher Questioned Over Childrens Song Belief
Aunt Mandy asks why the preacher said children should not sing I Want to be an angel. Uncle Hiram suggests the preacher wants to see how his picture looks in print.
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Aunt Mandy
Uncle Hiram
Mabel and George Share a Moment and a Sewing Request
In a curious domestic scene George asks Mabel to sew on two missing suspender buttons after a whispered proposal. She agrees to help while the visitor arrives, and the servant notes Mrs. Brown is out but not out of sorts, adding a tense, intimate mood to the exchange.
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Mabel
George
Insanity Talk Sparks Reactions Across Indiana Papers
Editorials from several Indiana papers criticize claims of widespread insanity among citizens and attacked mental health fraud while contrasting political and financial concerns. Writers urge reforms and mock the idea of mass mental illness affecting public policy.
Man Across Street Runs Soda Fountain Biz
A neighbor claims a local man is successful while others view his work as a fizzle. The man is identified as Edward Singer and is said to manufacture soda fountains.
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Epward Singer
What the Papers Say Barrel explosion in Louisville kills man
A Louisville whisky barrel explosion Saturday afternoon killed a man. The blast, reported by multiple papers, was near catastrophic and narrowly avoided greater loss.
Why He Broke a Record
A humorous note describes Dr. W. B. Clarke racing down the street to catch the first car to the ball game. The scene contrasts a medical caller with a playful rush for an ordinary outing.
Senator Beveridge Kept In View By Topeka Journal
The Topeka Journal warns publishers not to be overly harsh on Senator Beveridge as he ages, suggesting he may understand more in time.
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Senator Beveridge
Topeka Journal
Mother's Alleged Cruelty Reported in West Indianapolis
A complaint alleges Mrs. Lulu Bryant disciplined her 3 year old child by whipping and placing an apron over the child's head then securing it in a high chair near a wall for about ten minutes, presented before Justice Hawkins.
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Lulu Bryant
Justice Hawkins
West Indianapolis
Notable Deaths and International Apology Pursuit
Richard P. Hubbard former minister to Japan dies in Dallas. R. H. Newell aka Orpheus C Kerr found dead in Brooklyn. Rev. M. W. Knapp of God's Bible School jailed for disruptive meetings. Baron Von Ketteler murder prompt apology trek from Pekin to Berlin. Leslie S. Colburn among C. and A. wreck victims. Columbus Press-Post hit by reporters strike halting publication. Norton and Co. notes trade outlook remains bright with prices firm.
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Richard P. Hubbard
Japan
Cleveland
Dallas
Tex
Prince Chinn
Pekin
Berlin
Baron von Ketteler
Leslie S. Colburn
Paw Paw
Mich
Norton
Mo. Dunn & Co
R. H. Newell
Orpheus C. Kerr
Brooklyn
Rev. M. W . Knapp
God's Bible School
Columbus Press-Post
Frank J Cheney oath on hall's catarrh cure payment
Frank J Cheney swears he is senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured or not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. sworn before me December 6 1896.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Halls
The Sun's Gallery of Great Men Jim Quigley Police Chief
The Sun’s portrays Jim Quigley as Indianapolis police chief for three years, noting harsh discipline including firing about 20 officers for congregating and winking. It claims he protected two officers who drank above a saloon and sassed a superior, while praising his demeanor and responsiveness to citizens and the mayor.
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Indianapolis
W. Washington St
Citizens quoted on politics and daily life in Indianapolis
A crowd of diverse reflections from city officials, doctors, merchants, and residents on politics, public services, health, transportation, and daily life in Indianapolis. Notable voices include coroner Brayton, council members, reporters, and business leaders commenting on insanity trusts, transit habits, and local governance.
Parks Greenfield interurban draws crowds to Spring Lake park
The Greenfield interurban line brings large crowds to Spring Lake park for boating bathing and daily entertainment. Week program starts Sunday with the Meiers family water wonders high diving by Nolan and Murphy Irish comedians Russell and Dunbar blackface act Jennette Knox bag punching and illustrated songs by Stevens Photo Entertainment Company moving pictures and band concerts Sunday Tuesday and Thursday. Cars depart Indianapolis every 30 minutes.
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Spring Lake Park
Meiers
Nolan
Murphy
Russell and Dunbar
Jennette Knox
Raymond C. Wilson
Stevens
Photo Entertainment Company
Moving Pictures
Indianapolis
Personal Matters. A quirky city page tale with odd feats
Drs Young and Cullane of the City dispensary race for facial hair growth. Cullane leads with 27 hairs, Young admits though few, they are increasing. Col J C Hinckley shows a city job gain and 14 pounds lost. Annis Burke vaccinates Dr Hurty in a bold health office moment. Charles Mayer praises clerks as his store closes early Saturdays in warm weather.
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Annis Burke
Sentinel
Michigan City
Rising Sun
J. N. Hurty
Burke
State Board of Health
Hurty
Harry
Charles Mayer
Life insurance payout to Mrs. Eleanor Hord noted
Washington life insurer pays Mrs. Eleanor Hord, wife of F. T. Hord, 520,000. She has received 76,500 and a 70,000 policy in an eastern company is in settlement.
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Washington Life Insurance Company
Eleanor Hord
F. T. Hord
Teachers urged newspaper reading before convention
Before the German American teachers convention on Friday, Professor Schoenrich advocated introducing newspaper reading in schools, arguing it would materially enhance educational work.
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Prof. Schoenrich
Sunday Church Services Schedule
Sunday services listed for multiple churches. First Baptist under Rev T J Villers at 11 and 7 45. Central Christian with Rev A B Philputt at 10 45 a m. Third Christian led by Rev A J Frank at 10 45. Plymouth Congregational at 10 45 with Rev H C Meserve. Central Ave M E at 10 345? with Rev C C Lasby. Meridians M E and Roberts Park M E with Rev H D Hilton and Rev C E Bacon at 7 45 p m. First Presbyterian with Rev Charles E Dunn of Freeport at 11 and 7 4. Second Presbyterian joint service with First Church. Tabernacle Presbyterian at 11 a m with Rev J Cumming Smith.
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Plymouth Congregational
H. C. Meserve
Central-ave. M. E
C. C. Lasby
Roberts Park
M. E
C. E. Bacon
First Presbyterian
Charles E. Dunn
Freeport
Second Presbyterian
First Church
Tabernacle Presbyterian
J. Cumming Smith
Whispers and Local Anecdotes From A Busy Day
Prof George C Tilden of Denver is dangerously insane from overexertion. Max Passchitz of the German embassy in Washington visits Marian and Hollingsworth shipyards regarding a new yacht per Emperor William. Col George C Quick 88 sues for divorce from Maria. he is an invalid and alleges neglect and past abuse. Rebecca Cuyler, stepdaughter of Rev W DeWitt Talmage, rides a horse to Edwards Drug Store and drinks soda without dismounting.
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George C. ‘Tilden
Denver
Samuel J. Tilden
Max Passchitz
Washington
Marian & Hollingsworth
Tiday
Emperor William
George C. Quick
Black Hawk
Illinois
Maria
Quick
Rebecca Cuyler
DeWitt Talmage
Hampton
S.E
Edwards’ Drug Store
Y P S C E Election Rally in Cincinnati Names Indiana Officers
The Indiana Y P S C E union held a rally in Cincinnati replacing a convention. Officers elected include President Rev C S Medbury Angola and Vice Presidents Rev R V Hunter Indianapolis O P Nusbaum Richmond Rev C S Johnson Indianapolis Dr S Newlin Kokomo Rev Landis Princeton Rev G R Hammond Elkhart secretary Miss Anna L Minnich Indianapolis treasurer Frank Boyd Rockville superintendent missionary dept Mrs C J Buchanan Indianapolis superintendent intermediate dept Mrs E L Sellers Terre Haute superintendent good citizenship work Rev J O Rose Lebanon transportation manager Co Winnedge Indianapolis. Fletcher family union plans Tremont temple Boston meeting Sept 1.
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Indiana Union of the Y. P. S.C. E
Cincinnati
C. S. Medbury
Angola
R. V. Hunter
Indianapolis
P. Nusbaum
Richmond
C. S. Johnson
S. Newlin
Ixokomo
Landis
Princeton
G. RR. Hammond
Elkhart
Anna L
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Jttice
Orward
Justices of the Peace
J. Pratt Dunn
Joan
Pyardly
Stubbs
Collins
THH Sun
Marion County
City Board of Health and
Rot of Safety
State Health
Anderson
Col.m
Ander- Trmy
Stinses
Indiana
Democratic Party
Gubleans of
Ward
Ian
Crall
Th of
Thorns
Chicago
Supreme Court
Council
Ward 3
Bailiwick
Capt
D. F. Allen
Lockman
You
Spirit OF the State Press
Central Asylum
Rockville
Waterloo Press
Wall St
Brazil
Terre Haute Tribune
Absalom Bryan
Marion Chronicle
Louisville
Minneapolis Times
St. Paul Dispatch
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Detroit Free Press
Fenner
Ioan
Fredonia,s
THE
Jim” Quigley
Thomas Spafford
Cuba
Brayton
J. H. Gasper
Gamewell
James Moriarity
C. E. Covert
Park Board
Riverside Park
Late Press
Nashville
Tenn
A. W. Brayton
Congressman Crumpacker
George Fate
Feltman
Central Labor Union
al Taffe
John Geckler
W. T. S. Dodds
F. R. Wappenhans
C. H. McDowell
N. Pennsylvania St
C. L. Dietz
Yna
Charles Martindale
Taggart
Taylor Power
John Wolmer
Insanity Trust
EE. Glick
Lafayette
Eli D. Zaring
H. McNelis
Bookwalter
Charles E. Wilson
Gov. Durbin
Armin C. Koehne
Samuel Schutt
Ohio
Zanesville
W. B. Clarke
Col
J. C. Hinckley
Mrs
New York State
Batiste
Dimities
Bailey
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Security Trust Company
Janapoy
North
Pennsylvania St
Pos
Americus C. Daily
Orlando M. Packard
George J. Marott
Gavin L. Payne Treas
Wm. F. Churchman
First Baptist
T. J. Villers
Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
A. m
Third Christian
A. J. Frank
H. D. Hilton
Columbia National Bank
Onl
American National Bank
East Washington Street
the Central Trust Company
Fletcher Family Union
Tremont Temple
Boston
Union Trust Company
Hood
Company
E. Market St
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles 8S. McBride
JOS
S. PennsylvanIa St
Ind
Indiana National Bank
Indiana Trust Co
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