Precinct Meetings Stir Political Fire Over Trusler
A Wednesday political furor unfolds as Dr. Wagner and Chas. Bookwalter accuse city chairman Smith of fixing precinct meeting calls for Trusler allies. Wagner supporters claim undisclosed meetings and plots to dominate the Republican convention with Trusler influence, while rivals threaten a reckoning. Rumors also tie Trusler to redistricting moves to cement favorable ward delegation, sparking GOP tensions.
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Dr. Wagner
Chas. Bookwalter
Smith
City Committee
Sun
Wagner
Trusler
Bookwalter
Dan Ransdell
Harrison
Rotten Indianapolis Milwaukee game ends in fiasco
The Tuesday contest between Indianapolis and Milwaukee devolved into a parade of errors. Blackburn struggled for the locals, Newell mishandled plays, and a chorus of misplays dominated the field as Hoosiers slugged through a rough showing with three-base hits, home runs, and numerous walks while fans groaned at the comedy of errors.
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Indianapolis
Milwaukee
George Woodford
George
Mr. Woodford
Blackburn
Brewers
Jack Newell
Hogan
Baker
Pap” McCauley
Larry Twitchell
Glen
Cabanelas
Canavan
Glenalvin
Motz
Wood
McFarland
Newell
Klopf
Sharp
McCauley
Roat
Glenalyin
Palls
Twitchell
McWhirter Says Mayor Denny Favored by Prohibitionists
In The Sun of Monday Prof McWhirter is quoted saying that Mayor Denny would be preferred by prohibitionists. The piece notes the prohibition party does not back a candidate from a party that supports balloon licensing. Robert Denny.
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Denny
Eortor Sun
the Sun of
McWhirter
Prohibition Party
Robert Denny
White caps terrorize Brown County in tar and feather attack
In Brown County Indiana a band of masked men beat John Wagner and his housekeeper Rose Scofield before tar and feathering them and warning them to flee within 24 hours. The victims traveled to Nashville for medical aid while authorities investigate. Locals fear further violence as tension rises after a recent death linked to white capping.
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Columbus
Ind
Brown County
John Wagner
Wagner
Rose Scofield
Scofield
Spearsville
Nashville
Morgantown
David
Wagener
Wreck on Pennsylvania line leaves one dead and one injured
A Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Norristown occurred when a defective drawbar pulled out on the Trenton cut off. Sixteen freight cars derailed. fireman William Wissinger of Harrisburg was instantly killed, while conductor Samuel Reese of Harrisburg sustained life threatening injuries with both legs fractured and a scalp wound. The latter is listed in critical condition.
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Norristown
Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Wissinger
Jarrisburg
Samuel Reese
Counterfeiter Ring Arrested by Secret Service
New York authorities held Frank Carr alias Conkey his wife Bella Carr Al Brown alias Bill the brute and Harry Kingdon in 35000 bail each after a Tuesday night arrest by secret service men. Carr may lose a leg due to injuries from a failed escape attempt.
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New York
Frank Carr
Conkey
Bella Carr
al” Brown
Bill
the Brute
Harry Kingdon
Secret Service
Carr
Mayor's Dispatch and Fairview Camp Opening
The mayor reports a delayed telegram to Chas H Flinn of American Reduction Co Pittsburg with assurances the company is fine. The article notes a possible retention in New York of Flinn and his father Senator Ilma. Also announced is the Fairview military encampment opening next Sunday with a dress parade and five bands, hosting up to 10,000 spectators.
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Denny
Chas
HE. Flinn
American Reduction Company
Pittsburg
Kelley
New York
Flinn
Ilma
Metropolis
Fairview
Were Tights on Her Wheel
Ogicaco reports Hattie Strage of 1017 Dearborn Street rode a South-side boulevard Sunday night in a bloomer suit with fresh colored tights and a short jacket. A policeman captured her and she was fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct.
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Ogicaco
Hattie Strage
Dearborn St
Made a New Record. J W Stocks on a single bicycle
London July 17 J W Stocks bicycles solo. Walters and Black on a tandem cover 50 miles north from London in 2 hours 18 minutes new distance record. Calls On the Banks The Comptroller of the Currency issues a call on national banks for reports of condition as of July 11 Washington July 17.
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London
J. W. Stocks
Walters and Black
Wash Hineton
Comptroller
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity 36 hours
Forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. Thursday call for cooler fair weather with Wednesday night and Thursday remaining fair. Stambuloff may not shuffle off as M. Stambuloff shows signs of improvement and recovery may be possible.
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Indianapolis
Major Doxey's gubernatorial bid sparks Republican split
In Indianapolis the announcement of Major Doxey for governor divides Republicans. Some fear his gas belt background could hurt rivals, while Lieut. Gov Nye quietly trains for the post. Nye, who once ran with Gov. Matthews, claims he sparked Indiana's earlier silver debate.
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Major Doxey
Indianapolis
Meteo
Nye
Matthews
Indiana
Holmes Denies It in Great Crime Tale From Toronto
Philadelphia July 17 Holmes the insurance swindler read sensational Toronto tale on the Pietzel children findings then denied the charge claiming they were in Europe with Minnie Williams He said Hatch a bad man aided their travel and money was sewn into clothes for Europe prosecution seeks extradition while Toronto autopsy begins on Alice and Nellie Pietzel bodies and Detroit remains a mystery with Howard cremated in a Detroit furnace.
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Philadelhepia
H. H. Holmes
Toronto
Moyamensing
Holmes
Graham and Bartlow
Europe
Minnie Williams
Miss Williams
Hatch
Minnie
Alice
Nellie
Dlatch
Williams
Ijlolmes
Thlmes
Derrott
Indianapolis
Forest Ave
Howard
Scaled by Elevator Injures Workshop Clerk
Henry Emmelmann, a J L Moore clerk, was pinned by a descending freight elevator at his Meridian street workplace. He remained conscious, scalp severely torn with skull exposed, but doctors say skull not fractured and he should recover at home after initial treatment by Dr Bell.
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Henry Emmelmann
Smithsonst
Emmelmann
J. L. Moore
Meridian St
Emmelman
Beggar Ex-Convict Turned Out In Stripes At State House
A recently released convict appeared at the state house Tuesday wearing a prison striped shirt with his number on the back and trousers eight inches too long. He lacked funds and said he was widely recognized as an ex convict. An officer urged humane treatment and noted funds exist to clothe prisoners upon release. A sheriff had already provided clothes to another man released this week. The change in policy removing $15 and clothing is blamed for hardship on departing prisoners.
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State House
Hle
Still They Wait Dr J A Norton on Indiana rail taxes
Dr J A Norton special agent for Baltimore and Ohio and Chicago railroad spoke to the State tax commission on Wednesday. He warned that the line is proud yet poor noting no valuable Indiana terminals and heavy tribute to enter Chicago. He cited a $2 000 Indiana business gain this year and a $870 000 drop last year, arguing taxes are excessive and should be reduced from the current $59 000 in the state. He said the road has borrowed money for three years and relies on hope for recovery.
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J. A. Norton
Baltimore & Ohio & Chicago Railroad
State Tax Commission
Indiana
Chicago
Toledo Construction
Greenwood
George J. Larrimore
Indianapolis
Clara Mitchell
William
Chas. Hill
New Albany
Grand Hotel
Board of Works
Sewer
Massachusetts-ave
Pogue
Quohash Club
W. H. Ross
C. J. Arnold
Walter Cormick
Incorporated
News Publishing Company
Stantington
Capital
Wabash Bridge and Iron Works
Atlas Engine Works
Indianapolis German Mutual - Fire Insurance Company
Haughville
J. M. Lewis
Urbana
Lewis
John Gassaway
Oklahoma
Chris Zimmerman
St Eaglen
Gassaway’s
Panic at a fire rescuing inmates at Hester Street
A five story tenement at 75 Hester Street caught fire on Wednesday morning. The blaze caused a panic and police had to rescue the frightened inmates with great effort. Many sustained injuries while evacuating.
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New York
Hesterst
Greenwood electric line prep starts within ten days
The Toledo construction firm may begin work on the Greenwood electric line within the next ten days. The span of topics includes deaths, lawsuits, arrests, municipal projects, insurance, fairs, births, and marriages with numerous local names and events listed.
The Loss of the Liberals In England Propels American Home Brew Pride
The note asserts resilience in the United States amid England's liberal losses and praises home brewing, mentioning bottled by Home Brewing Company and Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. It frames patriotism and conservative drinking as enduring American values.
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England
Columbia
The
Home Brewing Company
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Meeting in Dennison Seeks Texas Laws to Halt Fight
A large group of Christian residents in Dennison Texas on July 17 began a petition to the governor urging all measures to stop the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in Texas. They request an extra legislative session to pass ironclad laws to cover the case.
East St Louis Officials Inspect Midwestern Pavements
Mayor N F Barber and councilmen from East St Louis along with City leaders visited Springfield Ohio to inspect an asphalt plant and will review Indianapolis pavements and sewers before returning Thursday. Gov Matthews Mayor Denny and public works members joined a Wednesday lunch as local authorities promised aid for the inspection of improvements.
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N. F. Barber
W. UW. Hill
C. D. Morrison
Herman Hauss
L. D. Sexton
John Kickham
H. A. Abend
East St. Louis
Denison
Springfield
Indianapolis
Matthews
Denny
Board of Public Works
Judge Brown rules on Gratt-Clark Wayne township election
In a contested Indiana case Judge Brown held paupers have voting rights and that the poor farm is the inmates residence, granting them the vote in the poor-farm precinct. The plaintiff failed to prove unsoundness of mind. The case advances to the supreme court for final decision, a first in Indiana.
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Brown
Gratt-Clark Wayne Township
Supreme Court
Indiana
New Appointments at Southern Prison Directors Meet
The prison south directors met at the State bank on Wednesday and named Deputy Warden Arthur Myers of Jeffersonville, Chaplain Wm Woods of Salem, and Steward T H Jenner of Evansville. Dr Peyton to continue as prison physician until convict health improves as 800 men work and 540 idle. State maintenance costs rise due to idleness.
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Prison South
State Bank
Arthur Myers
Jeffersonville
Wm. Woods
Salem
T. H. Jenner
Evansville
Peyton
Yachts sailings and preparations for Defender and Valkyrie III
The Valkyrie III departs London bound for New York on Saturday. Defender has been towed to Larchmont for Saturday races and will return to Bristol after racing to fit new spars and larger sails. The new gaff and a six foot longer boom have arrived and will be installed at Providence.
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London
New York
Bristol
Larchmont
Sandy Hook
Providence
Government rebels peace talks in Rio Grande do Sul
Reports say negotiations in Rio Grande do Sul between the government and insurgents include general amnesty and a national arbiter appointed by the government alongside Castilhos. Few believe the plan will succeed. lasting peace hinges on Castilhos resignation.
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Rio Jargenno
Rio Grande Do Sul
Castilhos
Deeper in the Soup Liberals Lose Ground in London Returns
London July 17 reports indicate the liberal lead shrinking as unionists gain. The governing party holds a majority of 984 with current standings Conservatives 209 Liberal Unionists 31 Liberals 45 Parnellites 4 McCarthyites 14 Labor 1.
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London
Labor
Cincinnati Silver Service Presentation to Cruiser Cincinnati
New York on July 17 the cruiser Cincinnati formally received an elaborate silver service presented by citizens of Cincinnati. The ceremony began at 1 11 in the yard with Mayor Caldwell as spokesman and Admiral Bernice accepting the gift.
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New York
Cincinnati
Citizens of
Mayor Caldwell
Bernice
Suicide of a New Orleans bookkeeper Israel Thompson
Israel Thompson aged 50 a bookkeeper formerly a traveling man in New Orleans suicided Wednesday in New York due to illness. The death was reported from the city and details indicate a self inflicted act driven by illness.
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New York
Israel Thompson
New Orleans
Lincoln Denies Gas Trust Financial Embarrassment
Robert FE. Lincoln, president of the Chicago gas trust, denies that the organization is in a financially embarrassed condition.
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Robert FE. Lincoln
Chicago Gas Trust
Golden Santos Coffee and Price’s Cream Baking Powder Ad
An old classified teaser lists Golden Santos coffee fresh roasted daily by George R. Popp at 31 North Pennsylvania Street and promotes Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder with a reference to the World’s Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
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Éo. R. Popp
J. N
Pennsylvania-st
Golden Santos
Geoge R. Popp
Pennsylvania St
Dr. Price
Corpse in a Box Found in Irvington Woods
A coroner and officials discovered a box containing a ball of old sock and a horse blanket near the Irvington line at Michigan and National. Reports say rusty coopers’ tools, a dead body part, and a bloodstained hammer were found, suggesting murder. Investigation to trace remains and tampering begins.
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Irvington Corporation
Michican
Board of Health
Sheppard
Medical College
Sun
Coopers
GH. L. Manning
Saratoga Regatta Draws Crowd Amid Betting Stir
Saratoga on July 17 resembled a seaport town as crowds thronged hotels and streets to ride the double decker to the National Association regatta. Oarsmen trained Wednesday morning as betting surged with Hawkins favored to beat Nagle in singles. Future races may drop the turn as clubs balked at it.
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Saratoga
Indianapolis poised to host 1997 National School Superintendents Meet
Plans move to secure the 1997 meeting of the National School Superintendents Association in Indianapolis promoted by Superintendent David Goss with aid from State Superintendent Geeting. The Denver teachers meeting announced Indianapolis will bid, with February expected for the selection. About 2,000 attendees attended the meeting.
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National
Depositors Move to Prosecute Bank Officials
Depositors of the Merchants' National Bank plan to file criminal charges against bank officials. They seek funds for the effort and claim substantial evidence. They intend to act under the state law that makes it a felony for bankers to accept deposits while insolvent.
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Eim
Merchants’ National Bank
Cotton Rises on Liverpool Rates and Government Crop Report
The cotton market advanced seven points on a Wednesday session in New York, driven by higher Liverpool rates and a bullish government crop statement. The note underscores market optimism amid supply expectations.
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New York
Liverpool
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Wm. Bollen
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