Epworth League crowds flood state house for registration
Report from Indianapolis describes Epworth League delegates arriving by train and from across the U S and Canada for a convention. J L Steeg projects about 6600 registrations by noon Thursday with expectations of 12000 attendees before day one ends. The Indiana headquarters at First Presbyterian hosts lively activities as reception teams guide entrants and badge booths buzz.
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Steer
State House
Steeg
Indiana
Illinois
Canada
Homes Committee
Louisville
Chicago
Minnie Ei
Oliphant
Juanita Glee Club
Ilinois Epworth League
League resolutions meeting postponed to Friday
The leagues resolutions committee planned to meet Thursday but postponed due to the absence of Mr Tunnell. They will decide on the canteen issue Mormonism of Congress and the combined league Christian endeavor and Baptist young people's union joint convention in 1901 with the first two likely failing and the last passing.
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League
Tunnell
Registration Outlook At Union Station Heavy Expected
At 11 a.m. Mr Steeg counted 4405 registrations and found many arrivals had not signed in. Officials indicated the crowd at Union Station was larger, and the registration is expected to be as heavy Friday as Thursday.
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Steeg
Union Station
Southern Negroes Sing at State House Impromptu Service
An impromptu hymn service was held near noon Thursday at the state house led by William Singleton of Roanoke Virginia. A choir from Southern states including Alabama Mississippi Georgia Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia performed for several hundred attendees.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
William Singleton
Roanoke
The Troubles of Jim at the Convention Tent
Congressman James Watson faced shifting duties as he delivered a welcome address at the convention. He was placed to fill in for Senator Fairbanks, then for Gov. Mount, before learning the governor would attend. A missing tent speaker and “Rushville Jim” being urged to sub come up again as a speaker.
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James Watson
Jim
Senator Fairbanks
Mount
Rushville
Hennig
Tomlinson Hall
Indiana Welcoming Address At Tent Meeting
Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton presided as Gov. Mount delivered the welcome address praising Indiana's growth from log cabin origins to churches and colleges. He urged steadfast service and sacrifice, noting Indiana’s wartime resolve and pledge to uplift the fallen, with Eli Ritter welcoming leaguers and delegates from the M E and Canadian Methodism addressing the gathering.
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Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton, Inc
Gov. Mount
Indiana
Eli Ritter
Indianapolis
Jas.°. Jones
Bristol, Tenn
W. X.ninde
Detroit
A. Carman
Silver factions swirl at Chicago Democratic meeting
At the Sherman House Chicago heavyweights and local figures discussed the Illinois fight and a possible independent silver party. Ex Gov Stone is seen as dominating the party with Belmont Whitney and Bryan movements shaping the agenda for 1900.
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D. H. P. Belmont
Democratic Committee
Chicago
Democratic National Executive Committee
Sherman House
Coun
Senator Fairbanks in Washington Hears Alaskan Boundary Talks
Grave Washington July 20 Senator Fairbanks of Indiana head of the joint high commission visited the state department Thursday for a conference with Secretary Hey ex Secretary Foster and John A Kasson. He gave no clear indication that a solution had been found and suggested the situation is grave. A postponement of the joint commission meeting may be decided with a new policy announced at the gathering.
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Washington
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Joint High Commission
State Department
Fairbanks
Hey
Foster
John A. Kasson
Mob kills Louis French in Freelands ville
In Vincennes Indiana a mob killed Louis French by shooting him a dozen times after a quarrel with bystanders. French drew a revolver and fired into a crowd before dying instantly. Coroner Held holds an inquest. no arrests reported.
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Vincennes
Ind
Louis French
Freelandsville
French
LeRoy and Cates Sent to Grand Jury in Lock Game Case
Robert M. LeRoy and Will Cates were sent to the grand jury by Judge Cox on larceny and bunco steering charges. They allegedly swindled Emmett Nead of Kelso Indiana out of 20 dollars in an old lock game early Tuesday. Frank Smiley, arrested with them, was found not guilty of common gambling and then charged with banco steering. Al Tipton, Knightstown, who lost 10 dollars, identifies the trio as suspects fitting the snarpers’ profile.
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Robert M. LeRoy
Will Cates
Cox
Bunco
Emmett Nead
Kelso
Ind
Frank Smiley
N. East St
Banco Steering
al Tipton
Knightstown
Tipton
Cates
LeRoy
Smiley
Clifford Buck 10 Injured in Ice Wagon Fall
Clifford Buck aged 10 of 1225 Twenty-fifth Street was seriously hurt Wednesday night when he fell from an ice wagon near Liberty and Massachusetts Avenues and was stepped on by a following horse. Four ribs were broken and he was taken home by an ambulance.
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Clifford Buck
Liberty-st
Massachusetts-ave
John Clark Dead at 91 Pioneer of Putnam County
John Clark of Putnam County Indiana died at his daughter Mrs. John Harrison’s home in Greencastle after noon Wednesday. Born in Washington County Kentucky he moved to Indiana by wagon and aided clearing a forest farm near Greencastle. A longtime Mason and Methodist he supported Asbury University and had ten children. His brother Elisha, 92, lives in Staunton Indiana.
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John Clark
John Harrison
Pennsylvania
Washington County
Indiana
Putnam County
Clark
Greencastle
Asbury University
Andrew Jackson
Wihig
Republicaw
A. N. Clark
J. H. Clark
Elisha
Staunton
Ind
Olympia Arrives at Trieste Admiral Dewey In Residence
The U S S Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard reaches Trieste on a Thursday. Adm Dewey plans to stay about two weeks and use the Olympia as headquarters while visiting Vienna. American consuls in Austria and U S Minister Harris and entourage go aboard to pay respects. The governor of the province is absent and no official welcome is recorded.
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Trieste
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
U. S.S
Harris
Austria
Garisbad
Resignation of War Secretary Alger Accepted by President
Gen. Russell A. Alger handed his resignation to President McKinley at the White House after advising the president to publicly praise his war conduct. The president declined to do so, and Alger stated the resignation would take effect at the president's pleasure, with Merkle Johnson acting temporarily and various names mentioned for the permanent post. The move follows a two and a half year tenure amid political debate and speculation.
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A. Alger
McKinley
White House
Alger
Lfe
War Department
Merklejohn
Griggs
Harrison Gray Otis
California
James H. Wilson
Delaware
Teddy Roosevelt
New York
Elihu Root
Francis V. Greene
Horace Porter
York
Gen. Alger
Meiklejohn
Seals Star in Forepauga Sells Circus Performance
Immense crowds witnessed new acts at Forepauga Sells with trained seals on pedestals smoking cigars and tooting horns. Seals swirled batons with torches, one sang with a banjo backed by a seal, and a clown band mimicked Sousa causing the leader to feign discord.
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John Philip Sousa
Bicyclist Fined for Carrying Child on Bike
Mr and Mrs Allison were halted after a police officer found a light issue on their bicycle. In police court the light defect was deemed minor and Mrs Allison was found not guilty. The officer charged her husband with carrying a child under four years on a bicycle. he was riding with a three year old in a swing attached to the handlebars. Allison was fined one dollar plus costs.
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Allison
State board to assess about 100 telephone lines this year
The State board of tax commissioners will assess the incorporated telephone lines in the state this year, numbering about 100. A circular letter is sent to each company requesting wire costs, total construction costs, stock value, and past assessment amounts.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Nolting to Speak on American Democracy at Mozart Hall
Henry T. Nolting will address the American democratic club at Mozart hall Thursday night on the present condition of American politics. The session is timed as part of ongoing political discourse in the city.
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Henry ‘T. Nolting
American “Democratic Club
Mozart Hall
Blockaded Sidewalk Leads Court Fine for Grocer
Moses Stuart proprietor of the Court house grocery was fined one dollar and costs by Judge Cox Thursday for blocking the sidewalk on Alabama street near his store rear entrance where goods are piled awaiting delivery.
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Moses Stuart
Alleged Counterfeiters Arrested In Morning Sweep
Sergeant Scheigert and Patrolmen Cronin and Rockafellow arrested Taylor Williams and James Dickson, both colored, Thursday morning, charged with passing counterfeit money. It is said they disposed of a bad dollar.
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Scheigert
Cronin and
Rockafellow
Taylor Wiliams
James Dickson
Kissel Garden Opening Attractions Announced
The Kissel Garden begins July 17 with daily matinees and evening shows featuring Lilly May Prima Donna Mamie Livingstone Serio-Comic and Baritone Charles W Mi ner among other acts.
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Kissel Garden
Lilly
May
Mamie Livingstone
Charles W. Miner
Latest le Rarness and Low Prices at Grand Hotel Cafe
Local ad lists meee and Nillus at 37 Monuments Place offering meals at a discount. The Grand Hotel Cafe promotes low prices and brief meal deals.
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Grand Hotel Cafe
Talk's Cheap Feature Duel In Friday Matinee Races
The program centers on a showdown between D. B. Shideler's Major and Alvin Cavett's Pat Murphy at 2 p.m. The card lists numerous entries across several races including 3 minute, 2:40, 2:30, and 2:40 groups with names such as Sleeping Beauty, Barrister Walker, Jack Pointer, Gladwell, and Zoo Zoo among others.
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D. B. Shideler
Alvin Cavett
Pat Murphy
Don B
Baby Fielder
Nettie King
Lady Constant
Hattie L
Geneva
Dr. Wilie
Billy S
Grand Jury Waives Exam In Criminal Operation Case
Mrs Jennie Hamilton 411 N Senate Ave and Clara Smith of Hamilton County waived examination in police court Thursday and went to the grand jury. The young woman is at Door of Hope and is expected to testify. Prosecutor Garver seeks evidence against Dr I W Davenport also charged with performing a criminal operation. The man responsible for the girl's predicament will be prosecuted.
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Jennie Hamilton
Senate Ave
Clara Smith
Hamiliton County
Hope
Wold
Hamilton
Garver
Hamilton County
Indianapolis
I. W. Davenport
That
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p m July 21. Weather remains fair Thursday night and Friday. Early temperatures show 7 a m reading of 72 with a higher noon reading. precise noon value not provided.
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Indianapolis
Makepeace Appoints the Teachers in Center Township
Trustee Makepeace announces the next year's teaching staff for Center township with assignments to follow. Named are W. H. Cooper, Margaret McFarland, India Stubbs, Della Brown, Anna Hatfield, Ure Scrimger, Flora Hoover, Edna Newland, Lottie Lockman, Nelle Whitson, Alce Pillet, Dora Klepfer, Mattie Sparks, Mira Montgomery, Naomi Marver, Mary E. Morris, Alice R. Boyer, Ida Harris, Ena Johnson, Lena Howard. Also mentioned are local ads for watches, jewelry, and new upright pianos with installments.
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Makepeace
Center Township
W. H. Cooper
Margaret McFarland
India Stubbs
Della Brown
Anna Hatfield
Ure Scrimger
Flora Hoover
Edna Newland
Lottie Lockman
Nelle Whitson
Alce Pillet
Dora Klepfer
Mattie Sparks
Mira Montgomery
Naomi Marver
Mary E. Morris
Alice R. Boyer
Ida Harris
Ena Johnson
Lena Howard
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Toronto
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P. L. Cobb
Nashville, Tenn
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F.C. Stephenson
Will M. Paine
Mr. Pritchard
Committee On Resolutions
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Texas
Terry
Texas Rangers
Dewey
Silverites
Try
New Silver
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Narty
American Bimetallic Union
League of Bimetallic Clubs
Ohio
Independent National Silver Party
Warner
Tarvin
Democratic Organization
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George Fred Wiliams
Bryan
Stone
Ilinois
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Iowa
H. P. Belmont
Hoe
Wm. C. Whitney
Europe
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Kansas City
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Michigan
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O. H. P. Belmont
Democratic National Committee
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Porter
Paris
Evening World
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Cavett
Ene
Gage
Marcy
Schissel’s Loo
Wulschner
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