Mayor Tom Dismissed Veto Affects Election Inspectors
Judge Leathers ruled the city council could appoint election inspectors despite the mayor's veto, deeming such appointments executive and not subject to veto. The decision ordered the city clerk to recognize council inspectors and allowed the election board to receive ballots and supplies for the upcoming election. Deputy city attorney said he would appeal to the supreme court.
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Messrs. Geckler
Spencer and Moores
Board of Election Commissioners
Spencer
Geckler
Board of Commissioners
Moares
Lawyers debate judge ruling on city council election
Democratic and Republican attorneys show little surprise at Judge Leathers ruling. Democrats privately admit their bluff was forced as the court questions rule breaking. W. W. Spencer notes the decision impacts a potential appeal and major election outcomes. Deputy Bell ties the ruling to a pending appeal and inspectors’ appointment. Republican Logsdon indicated election plans hinge on the ruling, with no Republican candidate for councilman and minimal public interest expected.
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Leathers
Geckler
Billingstey
W. W. Spencer
Bell
Logsdon
Norton attends state tax board denounces national platform
Congressman Norton of Tiffin Ohio appears before the State tax board wearing his signature beard and smile. He recalls his free silver congressman stance and supports the Ohio Democrats refusal to reference Bryan or the money question while noting disaffection among Republicans may aid their chances. He attributes Bryan trampled likeness to accident and doubts GOP funding claims by Dick, Ohio Republican chairman.
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Norton
Tiffin, O
State Tax Board
BK & O
Ohio
Bryan
Congress
Tarlton Nears Regular Army Appointment
Lieut Tarlton is slated to pass a mental examination in Chicago, following a disqualification for eye problems and a successful appeal to Washington. After weeks of political maneuvering, the lower board's ruling was overruled and the final test is imminent as he studies algebra and geography in preparation.
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Chicago
Tarlton
Washington
McGregor Says Offer to Buy Him Off by Bookwalter Ally
Republican mayoral candidate John McGregor confirms that William Bosson offered a good board position to him to withdraw. Bosson, a Bookwalter ally and nonresident voter, discussed arranging a conference with Bookwalter through his “right people” to fix the matter.
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McGregor
Bookwalter
SUN
William Bosson
City Finance Battle Over 160000 Temporary Loans
Controller Dunn faces council opposition as Republicans refuse a single 160000 loan. He proposes installments totaling 160000 with interest starting at delivery. Bankers say installment loans offer no better rate than separate loans and banks gain little from future delivery.
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Dunn
Council
Megrew
E.az Mckee
Indian National Bank
A. Sehlotzhauer
American National Bank
O. N. Frenzel
Merchants’ National Bank
Columbia National Bank
I hereby declare my choice for mayor at convention
A reader states their pick for mayor subject to the democratic city convention decision. The note includes an address line for the signer.
Weather Brief For Indianapolis Midwest Fair And Showers
The forecast covers Indianapolis and nearby areas for 36 hours ending 8 p m on July 18 with fair conditions Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures ranged from 76 at 7 am to 91 at 2 pm, then thunderstorms and cooler weather expected with variable winds. Rain fell in Cambridge City Farmland Lafayette and Washington. Indianapolis saw a tenth of an inch in the morning. The southern and southeastern city sections reported light to heavy showers with Woodruff Place and Irvington noting rain.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Cambridge City
Lafayette
Washington
Weather Bureau
Woodruff
Irvington
Above 100 In the West Dispatches To The Sun
Mer cury readings topped 100 Wednesday afternoon in Lincoln Nebraska Kansas City Missouri Springfield Illinois and Sioux City Iowa. Cincinnati reported up to 98 at noon with one death and eight prostrations. Both Sioux City and Lincoln suffered a death.
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SUN
Mercury
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Springfield
Sioux City
Cincinnati
Curtiss Fears He Will Not Live From Injuries
Curtiss suffers a concussion of the brain two broken ribs and internal injuries amid concerns for his survival as doctors report his condition and prognosis remains grave.
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Curtiss
In Critical Condition Luther Conklin Struck by Train
Luther Conklin of 124 Miley Avenue remained in critical condition Wednesday after being struck by a Big Four train at West Michigan Street and the Belt. Dr.
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Luther Conklin
Miley Ave
W. Michigan St
Belt
Julius Cohen Missing From Home
Mrs Hattie Cohen of 755 West North Street reported to police that her husband Julius Cohen left home July 15 and has not returned leaving her to care for four children.
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Hattie Cohen
W. Northst
Julius Cohen
All Want Divorces In Kentucky Suit Row
SCOTTSVILLE Ky July 1 Wednesday Dick Jones his son Samuel and daughter Mary instituted suits for divorce on leading statutory grounds.
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Scottsville
Dick Jones
Samuel
Mary
Blood Purity Claim in Patent Medicine Ad
An early 20th century advertisement pledges that pure healthy blood yields a clear complexion and promotes Cascarets as the remedy. The copy urges readers to obtain the preparation from druggists for 25 or 50 cents.
Great Strike Near An Eng Pittsburg Pa July 17
A New York source says the sheet steel and tin plate workers strike may settle soon as Amalgamated officials in Pittsburgh and New York coordinate by long distance calls. Shaffer notes potential nonunion mills could be organized and vows to resist nonunion production while supporting union principles amid tense negotiations.
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Pittsburg
New York
Amalgamated
T. G. Shaffer
Wellsville
Mingo Junction
P. F. Smith
American Sheet Steel Company
Nonnunion
Mingo
Monessen Tin Plate
Shaffer
Arms
Steel Trust
Amalgamated Association
American Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Firemen Quit Strike Hits Scranton Valley Mines
Firemen in Lackawanna valley stationary strike cripples nearly every mine. Delaware and Hudson and Lackawanna coal fields face closures with coal not mined in many collieries. Some mines resume or threaten to stop as workers weigh action amid the disruption.
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Delaware & Ifidson Company
Tin plate workers leader voices stance in Indiana
A VOCICE FROM INDIANA Ellwood July 17 President George Powell of the tin plate workers international protective association said the federation would consider actions aimed at improving wages and working conditions pending further discussion with local chapters and national officials.
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Ellwood
Ind
George Powell
The
Tin Plate Workers’ International Protective Association
Federation Aids Strikers Amid Steel Industry Tensions
In Pittsburg on Wednesday, the Amalgamated Federation of Labor and allied unions pledged support for the steel strike. Thomas Flynn, AFL general organizer, promised full aid and urged members to donate wages and per capita tax to sustain strikers. The union plans to deploy workers, including colored men, to bolster organizing efforts across regions amid mill conflicts and leadership moves.
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Pittsburg
Thomas
Flynn
Americam Federation of Labor
Amalgamated
Twestisd
Mr. Flynn
Amd
Tir National Company
Shaffer Wits
Clark’s
Shaffer
Aix
Republican leader seeks arrest over double voting in primaries
Republican city chairman Logsdon gathers evidence to arrest a Democratic precinct committeeman elected after voting in both primaries. An affidavit may be filed within 24 hours. Logsdon says the man claimed Republican support while voting as a Democrat, risking fines up to 500 dollars and up to a month in jail. The man, unnamed, is said to reside in a Southside ward.
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Logsdon
Aliough
Shamrock II fast, Lipton claims trials satisfactory
London reports Lipton stating Shamrock II trials were eminently satisfactory and the boat is fast and credit to all concerned and the flag it represents. Chicago item notes Elders Speicher and Piper n2 Dowlettes in Evanston were dismissed after signing but suburb authorities seek to hold further meetings and notify police. Local board met Tuesday amid reports of arrests and promotions in the post as details unfold.
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Chicago
Speicher and
Piper
Dowlettes
Evanston
Cleico
Indiana National Guard Camp Opens This Saturday
The Indiana national guard units begin annual camp of instruction at the fair grounds this Saturday and continue through the following Folly Saturday. Maj Harmon L Hutsen leads preliminaries with the 7 lis battalion among the early arrivals, moving along streetcar routes to the camp and coordinating company movements. Bargains in uprights and pianos, with new pianos priced from 165 dollars and up, plus Dustless Square pianos from 25 to 50 dollars, are advertised by Carlin Cox and Balk within the same notice.
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John
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Lew Akin
Wm. H. Schmidt
Dan Ransdell
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Hiram Brown
T. Taggart
Dore Johnson
J. J. Appel
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Vans Woollen
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Ramus Stuart
Wee Iestigtaw
W. H. Messenger
Moore
Charles Maguire
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Albert Sahm
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Fred E. Hamlin
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John Stuck
Will V. Rooker
Wwe
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Eng
Pittsburg, Pa
Gamated Association
Lackawanna Valley
Scranton, Pa
Delaware & Lackawanna Coal
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Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
Temple Coal and Iron Company
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London
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