Elwood Woman in Maniac's Cell Shocks Indiana News
Mrs. Mary McGuire of Elwood is jailed in a county cell after allegedly stealing a church supper table cloth. Her condition is described as a mania requiring chloroform restraint. The report lists other local and state incidents from Anderson to Noblesville, including accidents, crimes, and oddities.
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Anderson
Ind
Mary McGuire
Elwood
Edward
Hines
Volney Treep
Marion
Mary Wise
Treep
Squire Holman
Edward Smith
Spiritualist Leader Says 99 of 100 Mediums Are Frauds
In Anderson Indiana Harrison D Barrett of Boston head of the National Spiritualists Association says in Chesterfield that 99 of 100 mediums are frauds and recalls a $3000 offer to ease pressure. At Terre Haute Indiana a city stable row ends with an injunction delaying police interference with horses tied to officials.
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Barrett
Boston
National Spiritualists’ Association
Chesterfield
Banner of Light
Terre Haute
Ind
Hyland
Steeg
Prominent Knox County Farmer Dies After Headache Powder Use
Vincennes Indiana July 20 Ben V Beckes 53 a leading Harrison township farmer died Thursday night from the effects of headache powders He belonged to one of the oldest Knox county families and was active in local agricultural circles.
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Vincennes
Ind
Ben V. Beckes
Harrison Township
Knox County
Republicans Nominee Named for Congress in District 3
Hugh T. O'Connor of Corydon was nominated for Congress by Republicans in District 3 at New Albany on Thursday.
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Hugh T. O'Connor
Corydon
New Albany
Grasshoppers plague South Bend. new lake track planned
Infestation of grasshoppers sweeps South Bend while Notre Dame considers a one mile bicycle track encircling St Joseph's lake. George Butler of Dublin reports catching a carp in local waters.
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St. Joseph’s Lake
Notre Dame
Water Rates Compare With Other Cities
The Board of Works has written to other cities to compare water rates with Indianapolis. City aims to prove its rates are as low as peers of its class, a preliminary step toward a new franchise with the water company. Demand grows for the city to secure lower charges.
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Board of Works
Indianapolis
Water Company
Veterans Campfire Highlights GAH and United Confederates
Five thousand veterans from the G A H and United Confederates gathered for a campfire in Atlanta on Thursday night. Generals A E Shaw and John B Gordon, commanders of the groups, were cheered by attendees while Governor Mount of Indiana and President McKinley’s message expressing regrets they could not attend were noted.
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Atlanta
G. A. H. and
United Confederate Veterans
A. E. Shaw
John B. Gordon
McKinley
Shaw
Gordom
Gov. Mount
Indiana
British Forces Occupy Lockpoort Marked by Roberts Report
London dispatch notes General Roberts reports to the war office that General Methuen has occupied Lockpoort. He adds that Generals Hamilton and Mahon are marching north of the Delagoa Bay railroad toward the region.
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London
Roberts
War Office
Lord Methuen
Lockpoort
Hamilton and
Mahon
Delago Railroad
Convention Ends For Christian Endeavorers In London
The London program of the Christian Endeavorers closed Friday with services at Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s. Anglican rite observed and delegates gathered at entrances to sing evangelical hymns.
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London
Christian Endeavorers
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul’s
Bryan on Chinese question urges justice and fair play
W J Bryan calls for US protection of Americans in China and urges withdrawal to seaports while pressing for good faith from China. He says Congress may act if China fails to protect citizens and praises American policy of justice and mutual trade. Schrader tent clash ends with plan to pitch outside Chesterfield camp grounds.
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China
Congress
W. J. Bryan
Schrader
Chesterfield
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advert says early use of One Minute Cough Cure prevents consumption and treats coughs colds croup asthma grippe throat and lung troubles. Claims quick cures and recommends all druggists carry it.
Publishers consider joint trust to cut authors royalties
Bowen Merril l publishers issue circular for New York meeting July 25 to form a trust with booksellers. Plan ties dealers to only use association publishers and ties royalties to unit sales, proposing 5 to 10 percent for poor sellers and 20 to 59 percent for strong sellers. Curtis of Bowen Merrill declines firm support, saying authors should receive as much as possible and eastern houses face fierce competition.
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Bowen-Merrill Publishing Company
New York
Curtis
Bowen-Merrill Company
Spiritualism and a Will Case for the Knights Templar
The Frankfort commandery seeks part of a $40,000 estate from Mrs. Isaac Miller in a supreme court appeal from Clinton County. The case hinges on a claimed will allegedly made by Hiram H. Bradley to benefit the Knights Templar, with spiritualist mediums involved after Bradley's death. The widow disputes the will, and one witness, T. C. Parrish, testified about its making.
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Frankfort Commandery
K. T
Isaac Miller
Supreme Court
Clinton County
Hiram H. Bradley
Bradley
Miller
Bryan Stevenson Party Planned in Military Park
The Bryan-Stevenson surprise party will be held in Military Park in August with city paying about $200 for damages from removing flower beds and trampling grass. Mayor Taggart asked Park engineer Power about objections, he said none. Speakers stand will be at the park corner. Tomlinson Hall reserved for rain. Power quips about St Clair Park needing $30,000 for repairs.
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Military Park
Taggart
Power
Tomlinson Hall
St. Clair Park
Engineer Power
S J. Clair
Interurban Companies Seek City Franchises in Indianapolis
Greenwood and Greenfield interurban railroads ask the Board of Works for city franchises to enter Indianapolis. They oppose $100 per car yearly charges, threaten to halt at city limits, and gain two concessions: delayed payments until Jan 1, 1902, and no freight depots required, only rentals of rooms.
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Greenfield Electric Interurban Railroad Companies
Board of Works
Indianapolis
W. N. Harding
L. E. McDonald
Greenfield Company
C.f. Coffin
Greenwood Company
C. R. Henry
Anderson
Union Traction Company
Miller Coble Injured In Mill Accident At Franklin
J J M Coble head miller at William Suckow flour mill was badly hurt Friday morning when crushed between a pulley and belt his right leg between knee and ankle may require amputation. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve mentioned for burns and skin injuries.
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Franklin
Ind
J. M. Coble
Wm. Suckow
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Fire safety tests for Glazier nozzles on tall Stevenson building
Fire department and Board of Safety will test Glazier nozzles Friday night atop the Stevenson building with water pressure from the city main and nearby plants. Barrett doubts pressure can reach the top, so multiple engines will be used. A test at Kingan & Co. follows Saturday, after hours, with the plant already partly equipped. Saloon closure plan would trim city revenue by over a million as one third of 5700 saloons may quit by Oct 1.
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Stevenson
Fire Department
Board of Safety
Water Company
Cust Barrett
Kingan & Co
Chicago
Great stock reducing sale at Stersdorfer's store
Great stock reducing sale of ladies' and children's dress shoes. Stersdorfer's new store at 37 East Washington Street near Pennsylvania Street presents a clear shopping event with reduced stock and specified location.
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Stersdorfer’s
Washington St
Pennsylvania St
Train Fares and Schedules for Dayton and Denver Routes
Special fast train from Indianapolis at 7 00 a m to Dayton departure time not specified return time 215 p m Denver round trip via Monon Route tickets on sale July 2 and 33 final return limit August 24 priced 1 25 each way for Dayton and return 1 25 33 for Denver and return
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Dayton
Indianapolis
Denver
Return
Monon
Ladies Tan Oxfords on Clearance at Stersdorfer's
Great sale on ladies and children's shoes at Stersdorfer's store on Washington Street near Peasy. Regular styles reduced to two dollars and twenty five cents for small sizes, including ladies 9 B C and others.
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Tan Oxfords
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Muncie
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Middleton
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Peru
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Newport
Omer J. Dean
Milton Addison
Benjamin Duncan
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Greenfield Republican
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Robert Murray
Henry Wauters
Squire’s Court
Aaron Shelby
Evansville
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Noblesville
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Idianapolis
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O’connor
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South Bend
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