Feud Brings Bloodshed in Clay County Kentucky
The Philpot and Griffin clans clash in a large Clay County feud. A battle left Aaron Morris, Harve Griffin, and Hughes Griffin dead or dying. Dozens armed prepare for further fighting as Governor Bradley weighs suppression plans.
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Clay County
Philpots
Aaron Morris
Iarve Griffin
Hughes Griffin
Manchester
Ed Fisher
Philpot
Robert Philpot
Green Griffin
Barbourville
Chadwell's
Griffin
City Readers Prepared as Epworth League Set to Open Convention
The Epworth league preparations for a big convention proceed with a large reception committee, colorful decorations, and decorated headquarters at the Indiana delegation site. Indiana aims for strong representation. rail officials anticipate moderate turnout, with estimates around 15 000 visitors.
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Epworth League
Denison
Lasby
Meridian-st. M. E
Massey
State House
Pritchard
Union Station
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Indiana
League
Washington-st
Uncle Alf Sees Governor in State House Visit
Purdue known as Uncle Alf toured the state capitol and met officials including Governor Wilson and audit gen Gore. He mused about the governor’s chair and the office salary while noting the town offers cheap board and his own hints at future candidacy. Purdue calls himself “governor” in conversation and admires official dress, planning a broadcloth suit.
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Alf
Purdue
State House
Capitol
Madison County
Durbin
Wilson
Gen. Gore
Beat the Little Child Beating Case in New Jersey Court
Mrs. Effie Walker colored was fined $10 by Acting police judge Remster on Wednesday for striking Stella White a 7 year old with a buggy whip. The child’s face was bruised and swollen though Walker claimed her 3 year old daughter caused the injuries with a stick. Several witnesses testified they saw Walker beating the child about the head with the whip as she ran outdoors.
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Effie Walker
Kn N. New Jersey Sr
Remster
Stella White
Street Car Route Change Set For Next Tuesday
Beginning next Tuesday morning street cars will stop at the far crossing instead of the near crossing. Cards were posted to inform riders of the new stopping point and a note indicates the change will take effect Wednesday.
Probing of Holt's Books Resumes Amid Political Tension
County commissioners ordered the investigation into Sterling Holt's books to continue. Experts Beckwalter and McCaslin began work in the treasurer's office, while Greer and McGregor avoided comment. Officials dispute whether political pressure influenced the probe and note the auditor's records hold the key to possible charges.
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SUN
3ricGregor
Beckwalter and
McCaslin
Sterling R. Holt
Gree
Mr. Greer
Charles A Howe Dead at 66 in Indianapolis
Charles A Howe 66 of 311 Blake street died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. A longtime butcher and 40 year Indianapolis resident he ran a shop near the Oddfellows hall after the war. He left a widow and three children Joseph H Lizzie and Mattie.
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Charles A. Howe
Blake St
Indianapolis
Oddfellows’ Hall
New York
Blake Sts
Joseph H
Lizzie
Mattie Howe
Two Mishaps Reported In City After Tuesday Night Incidents
Jennie Duncan of 212 Detroit Street rode into a buggy on the wrong side of the street and was taken home by city ambulance with only bruises. Mrs. Sarah Lananigan, 18 North State Avenue, was thrown to the pavement while boarding a WMichigan Street car and was also taken home by city ambulance after claiming the car jerked as she stood on the running board. Traces mention harnesses and trunks, and WM Vanderpool at 2 Meridian Street.
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SUN
Harding
Greer
Steel Trust
Indiana Steel Company
Fremier Company
Chambers
McGettigan
Higgins
Senate-ave
Jennie Duncan
Detroit St
Sarah Lananigan
State Ave
Michigan St
Boar
Lenox
Amsterdam-ave
Twentythird
Fifty-ninth
116Th-St
Pines
Broooklyn
Parsons
Railroads Seek Tax Relief From State Board Hearing
John T. Dye testified for the Big Four before the State board of tax commissioners arguing railroad property is overvalued compared with farms and other property. Wabash official J Ramsay urged a reduction of rolling stock assessments by at least $1,000 per mile as board members weighed higher valuations across Indiana.
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John T. Dye
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Big Four
Joe Moses
Tax Board
John Wheatley
J. Ramsay
The
Wabash
Attorney Sims
Lafayette
Bradford
L. & N. Railroad
Henderson Bridge Company
Indiana
Saloon Keeper Ward Fined For Violating Nicholson Law
Anthony Ward a saloon-keeper at 665 Russell Ave was fined $10 in police court for violating section 3 of the Nicholson law. He refused to pay the fine and was sent to the workhouse. He claimed persecution by police for patronizing rivals to the Indianapolis Brewing Co. Peter J Ivory of Illinois and Southsts was fined $10 for giving away liquor on Sunday.
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Anthony Ward
Russell Ave
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Peter J. Ivory
Illnois
Southsts
Reed Smokeless Furnace Co Incorporation in Indianapolis
The Reed smokeless furnace company of Indianapolis filed articles of incorporation at the state house on Wednesday. Capital stock is $100,000. The firm will manufacture burners and furnaces. Directors are Lyman W. Louis, Chas McGuire, Frank M. Reed, H. Cowen and O. T. Bryan. Officers: Lyman Louis president, Frank M. Reed vice president, O T. Byram secretary, Chas. McGuire treasurer.
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Reed Smokeless Furnace Company
Indianapolis
State House
Lyman W. Louis
Chas. McGuire
Frank M. Reed
H. Cowen
O. T. Bryan
Lyman Louis
O T. Byram
Garden Opens July 17 With Notable Entertainers
The Hissel Garden begins July 17 offering daily afternoon and evening performances. Featured acts include Lil May Prima Donna Gillian Waltone and Contralto Charles W Minor with a baritone, plus other attractions during the run.
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Hissel Garden
Lil, May
Gillian Waltone
Charles W
Explosions and Streetcar Strike Grip Brooklyn and Manhattan
A New York City streetcar strike spreads from Brooklyn to Manhattan with midnight urging, while two dynamite blasts damage a Brooklyn L pillar near Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street. Police move to deter further violence as arrests rise and lines are disrupted across multiple avenues.
Rattling program for Newby Oval bicycle races
A high profile program is set for Newby Oval Saturday night with a five mile pursuit between L O Gordon and Charlie Pease and a series of amateur and professional events. Each rider bets $50 of his own money to settle who is the better rider as races begin at 8 30 with a Marion county championship and handicaps across multiple distances.
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Newby Oval
L. O. Gordon
Charlie Pease
Marion
Paroled men ban from crossing river to strike sites
Superintendent Hert of the Jeffersonville reformatory and Gov. Mount agreed that paroled convicts cannot replace striking laborers. Iron moulders prompted the issue after men crossed the river to Louisville for vacant positions. Hert reported 300 workers in the Louisville foundry with only five paroled men present, none in strike roles.
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Tory
Gov. Mount
Louisville
Supt. Hert
Frankfort Merchants Seek Bankruptcy Response
Elias Campbell and Samuel Catterlin of Frankfort filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. Their liabilities total 5415 dollars with no assets listed.
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Bu’sted
Elias Campbell
Samuel Catterlin
Frankfort
Dynamite Violence Resumes in Cleveland Street Strike
In Cleveland on July 19 dynamiters blew a switch and burned a mail office and waiting room at Murray Hill. No clues to the perpetrators were found. Streetcars ran on seven lines by the Big Consolidated Company with little opposition, then halted at night. Both sides adopt secrecy, offering no information.
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Cleveland
Murray Hill
Big Consolidated Company
Strike ends as Metropolitan lines resume near schedule
Brooklyn and New York lines reopen after a morning strike with about 16 percent of workers idle. Officials claim normal service will return within 24 hours while a riot breaks out at Forty fourth Street and Second Avenue with stones and missiles. Police make several arrests and a $3500 reward is offered for proof that a legitimate striker harmed others.
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Rossiter
New York and Queens County Railway
Llegal
Brooklyn “L
Fifth-ave
Thirty-fifth-st
New York
Forty-fourth-st
Secondaye
General-master-workman Parsong
Milk adulteration crackdown leads to multiple warrants
Milk inspector Arnold swore out warrants for the arrest of W F Kerr Creamery at 1431 N Capitol Ave Fountain Square Creamery 105 Virginia Ave and several dairymen for using formaldehyde as a preservative in milk and cream. Sick people prompted arrests and two samples tested heavily adulterated. Dr Clark warns more prosecutions as tests continue.
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Arnold
W. F. Kerr
N. Capitol-ave
Fountain Square
Virginia-ave
A. G. Brown
Churchman Ave
P. L. J. Jasenhour
Flackville
J. .E. Mann
Churchman Pike
A. A. Mickerson
Maywood
Charles Ormes
C. E. Wright
Tuxedo Park
Board of Health Office
Clark
Indianapolis Weather Forecast 36-Hour Outlook
Fair weather expected in Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m tomorrow. Wednesday night and Thursday show dry conditions with pleasant temperatures. Morning reading around 7 a m is expected near 60 degrees, with noon temperatures near 82. Light southerly winds and a slight rise in humidity possible.
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