Woollen Investigation Dominates City Council Session
Democrats rail at Republicans over salary issue while a chaotic council meeting erupts in interruptions and a social scene of expunged records. Janitor OConnell sparks window fiasco as officials spar over an ordinance on Deere Manufacturing and a railroad switch. Pearson defends Woollen report amid a partisan clash, then a motion to expunge passes. Weather note ends item.
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O’connor
O'Connor
Sam Perrott
Michael
Mr. Yontz
Bailey
Council Chamber
Llligant
Bad Swifts
Bilious Hickdin
Yontz
Tom Markey
Deere Manufacturing Company
Kentucky-ave
Olsen
Mr. Trusler
Nolan
Simeon Day
Myers
Kentucks Ave
Markey
Gauss
Hmil Rassnan
Board of Public Works
Realson
Ways and Means Committee
Bossman
Pearson
Winter & Elam
Trusler
Woollen
Mr. Gauss
Political Buncombe
Delawarest
Trusier
Buscombe
Gould Satisfied With Western Traffic Meeting
New York July 21 Jay Gould denies reports that he was thwarted by colleagues at the Western Traffic Association session. He says the deferment of action on the joint agency question until October had unanimous support and that harmony prevailed. Gould cites neuralgia as his reason for missing later meetings and rejects claims of Cable opposition.
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Jay Gould
New York
The
Western Traffic Association
Joint Agency
Association
Gould
Cable
New Cathedral Planned for Meridian Street Site
Bishop Chatard unveils plans for a Renaissance style cathedral on the Meridian street property recently bought by Catholics. Designs by Renwick Aspinwall Russell and Coulter feature two domes, Bedford stone, and a front on Meridian of 200 feet. The project includes a chapel and bishop’s residence, to be completed by September 15, cost about $100,000. St Johns remains in place.
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Chatard
N. Meridian St
Meridian St
Rome
Pater and Paul
Arthur Jordan
St. Johns
Mrs Parnell Named Secretary in Parnell Household
Edmund Yates reports Mrs. Parnell has become secretary to Charles Stewart Parnell replacing Campbell who left over eccentricities. The note mentions a forthcoming religious ceremony and William O Briens political and financial troubles threaten his parliamentary seat through bankruptcy proceedings. Lord Salisbury's lawyers seek to recover litigation expenses.
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New York
Edmund Yates
London
the Tribune
Campbell
Parnell
Wm. O’brien
Lord Salisbury
O’brien
O'Brien
Ritchie shoots rival lover then fails to shoot self
Miss Lee Ritchie fired at Howard Bikens in Prera Gorda amid love triangle. Bikens wounded just above the heart and likely fatal. Ritchie arrested as prominent society figures discuss the case. In New York Frank Sherman fate hangs as Gen Obeline weighs evidence of American birth for a stowaway on the England. In Baurmort Nicholas Hoffman, linked to a prior murder, faces new arrest for Nagie’s drowning. Morley retirement rumor in the Irish question stirs Dorin reports with skepticism.
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Azad
Prera Gorda
Fia
Lee Ritchie
Howard R. Bikens
Bikene
Miss Ritchie
New York
Frank Sherman
Obeline
England
London
Sherman
Chicago
Baurmort
Nicholas Hoffman
Wm. Blaney
Peter Nagie
Nagie
President Harrison’s Views on Vatican Bishops Stirs Rome
Cable despatch from Rome reports President Harrison’s ideas on Cahensley and St Raphael societies outlined to Cardinal Gibbons at Cape May on July 15. The Vatican says the pope, in a favorable mood, never backed appointing nationalist bishops for U S Catholic communities, and the matter is considered closed.
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Rome
Harrison
Herr Cahensley
St. Rapheal Societies
Cardinal Gibbons
Cape May
Vatican
United States
Terr Cabensley
St. Raphael Sorieties
Denby comments on firemen relief fund petition and distribution
Former Mayor Denby discusses a circulating petition among donors of the firemen relief fund seeking the remaining 3000 loaned by the committee. He says the committee intends to distribute funds as recovery prospects clarify and stresses no desire to withhold support for injured firemen. A surgeon's certificate on status and recovery is urged as final.
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Relief Committee
Denby
No Officers Seem Disposed to Stop the Hall Fitzsimmons Scrap
Gov Merriam faced a large citizen response seeking to halt the Hall Fitzsimmons fight. He said the attorney general’s ruling bars interference and would urge city authorities to enforce laws. Warrants may be issued for both principals and trainers as betting runs brisk. the board of trade urged Mayor Smith not to interfere.
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Hall-Fitzsimmons
Pau
Merriam
Hall- Fitzsimmons
Smith
Board of Trade
War Looms as Miners Rally in Briceville District
Hundreds of miners gather near Briceville while militia move in from Knoxville to preserve order after coal mine owners hire convict labor. Miners demand surrender, escort convicts away, and vow to resist convicts and militia. Reports say 400 state troops are en route and the situation grows tense with possible bloodshed.
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Nashviele
Tenn
Briceville
Mmines
Buchanan
Eugene Merrill
Ericaville
Coal Creek
Knoxville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Clinton
Chattanooga
Bloomington fatal shooting shocks Noonday clash
Bloomington Ind July 21 Elzie Edwards shot and mortally wounded Robert Shaw in a noon Tuesday confrontation. Edwards says Shaw attacked him with a stone hammer. Edwards is described as an excellent young man.
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Bloomington
Becomington
Ind
Elzie Edwards
Robert Shaw
Edwards
Shaw
Local notes and incidents sweep through city events
U S Marshal Dunlap improves after a two week ban. Detective William Gerber dies of consumption and will be buried in Madison. Mrs. Sarah Davis of Anton street is logged as 183 years old in a death return. Furniture workers organize a union at Mansur hall with Kennedy and Kertz addressing. Judge Gresham attends Alfred Harrison funeral in Meridian street. Harugari society hosts a summer night festival at Phoenix garden. Braden’s house on Nordykeave near York street burns for 1200 dollars. next door John Woodley’s house loses 1500 dollars. West Indianapolis town board meets. Cobb resigns, Joe A. Baker elected. Findlay firm bids 80000 for water works, board faint. J C Adams arrested by federal authorities on contempt of court. Insanity inquest finds no signs against John Keating. Dockstader and troupe present two entertainments Friday and Saturday with acts including Baby McKee and “Comrades.” Freight car collision at Kentucky avenue crossing injures one, passengers escape. Sunday 45 Poles picnicked at Golden Hill. fight ensues, Poles Glueck knocked out. Mrs J B Mattock returns home after misreport of missing. she explains she visited Hendricks county relatives and jokes about the mystery. Hand’s Sarsaparilla touted as cure for impurities and ailments.
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U.S
Dunlap
Wm. Gerber
Madison
Girton
Sarah Davis
Anton St
Mansur Hall
Kennedy
Nicholas Kertz
Judge Gresham
Chicago
Alfred Harrison
Meridian-st
Harugari Society
Phoenix Garden
Braden
Nordykeave
York St
John Woodey
West Indianapolis
Cobb
Joe A. Baker
Findlay
J.C. Adams
Illinois
Dre
Earp
Beck
Squires Smock
Ferbleman
John Keating
Young Featherstone
Dockarader
Dockstader
Baby McKee
Stock Yards
Kentucky Ave
H. Whitaker
Golden Hill
Ed. Stewart
Glueck
Stewart
J. B. Mattock
Washington St
Star
Hendricks County
French Revenge in West Africa Clash Kills Two
Advices from West Africa report a French expedition avenging French deaths by Ashantee natives clashing with 1,200 rifle armed warriors. Two Frenchmen were killed and fourteen wounded while natives suffered heavy losses in a four hour fight. Paris dispatch July 21. CHICAGO capitalists form 5 million dollar firm to develop pine and hardwood districts in western Michigan with mills and rail plans. Zanzibar reports Tippo Tib meeting the sultan after arriving from the interior.
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France
Chicago
Michigan
Chief Ross Dies En Route to Cherokee Barbecue
Ex-Chief Wm. P. Ross of the Cherokee Nation, age 71, collapsed at his Fort Greson home on Monday while preparing to attend a political barbecue at Pangons. Ross was one of the territory’s most prominent figures.
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Fort Greson
Pangons
Wm. P. Ross
Cherokee Nation
Al Muellers New Jewelry Store Gaining Local Favor
The shop at 48 South Illinois Avenue offers watches clocks and jewelry with a motto of reliable goods at low prices. The high daily customer call volume indicates a growing local reputation for value and service.
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al. Mueller
Il'nois
Aia
Their Hearts Fluttered Then They Were Man and Wife
A row of East and Michigan street chatter centers on a rumored elopement at 250 North East Street. Will B Judah and Ella Bray, a Belt Railroad clerk and a Bray daughter, reportedly wed after a license was issued, though no record of such license is found in the county clerk within the month.
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East and
Michigan-ste
N. East St
P. L. Bray
Will B. Judah
Belt Railroad
Union Station
Ella
Washington-st
Judah
Bray
Will
Bedford
Ind
Miss Bray
SUN
Street Talk on New Fire Stick Fad Among Youths
A column notes men stealing matches from stores are thwarted by a new lighter embedded in small boxes with an emery coated strip. It discusses fashion influence between colored and white youths and fears of the latest trends spreading before white youths can adopt them, highlighting social tension and fashion rivalries.
Judge Gresham Visits Gresham Meeting in City
A large contingent of editors arrives in the city for a Gresham gathering scheduled for Tuesday night. Judge Gresham, who is in town for Alfred Harrison’s funeral, is expected to attend and aid in planning coverage for the upcoming campaign. Rumors say he will consult with backers of a new Indianapolis paper launching a campaign against the administration.
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Gresham
Judge Gresham
Alfred Harrison
Hickory Nut
Indianapolis
Roaring Mike Brown in Saloon Brawl and Arrest
Mike Brown keeper of a Pratt and West street saloon, drunkenly fought customers, fired shots shaving sideburns, chased a stranger, struck Tara Tracey, and faced assault and battery charges. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs for Tracey assault and 5 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace, with mayoral advisement on three other charges.
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Mike Brown
Pratt and
West Sts
Slike
Mike
Tara Tracey
Tracey
An Old Soldier’s Pranes Disappears After Pension Scam
Frank Scrum, claiming to seek a $4,950 pension from Limbert, Kan., moved into Mrs. John Flaskanap’s home in Malottave two months ago. He promised riches and ordered expensive furniture, then vanished after the family’s rent became due. The daughter calls him worthless. furniture was left at the house and refused. The family suspects the pension plan was a sham.
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Frank Scrum
John Flaskanap
Malottave
Scrum
Limbert
Kan
Albert Gall
Sun
Brooklyn Ball Club Coach Reports Player Health Update
Dr. McLean, the Brooklyn ball club’s physician, said Collins sustained a concussion with his condition improving. He stated Tuesday morning that Collins would be able to play within two weeks, Burns also recovering and expected back soon.
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Brooking
McLean
Brooklyn Ball Club
Collins
Burns
Omaha season reorganization ends campaign run
Chicago results list Lakeview Mollie Y Topgal lant Farina Ray Borealis. Northwestern games show Grand Rapida 2 Fort Wayne 1 Evansville 5 Terre Haute 2. Western lawn tennis ends in Chicago with Chase champion. Melbourne bout sees Jon Goddard defeat Choynski for 10000. Advance trotter earns 25000 to Nuttal Michigan via Howard Cunningham Knoxville. New York Brooklyn game leaves Collins Burns injured after clash. mayor and governor stay out of Hall Witzsimmons fight in St Paul as national crowds gather. Major league scores include New York 6 Brooklyn 4 and Boston 6 Louisville 5. St Louis 3 Baltimore 1. Columbus 13 Athletics 4. Cincinnati 5 Washington 2.
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Omaha
Chicago
Lakeview
Mollie Y
Topgallant
Farina
Ray
Borealis
Northwestern
Grand Rapida
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Terre Haute
Chase
Melbourne
Jon Goddard
Choynski
California
Advance
Trotter
Nuttal
Michigan
Howard Cunningham
Knoxville
Collins
Burns
Witzsimmons
St. Paul
Baloit
Wis
New York
Brooklyn
Rusie
Buckley
Lovell
Kinslow
Pittsburgh
King and Mack
Hutchinson and Kittridge
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Mailans
Harrington
Young
Boston
Louisville
Fitzgerald
Murphy
Meekin
Ryan
St. Louis
Baltimore
Stivetts
Boyle
McMahon
Robinson
Columbus
Athletics
Dolan
Khelil
Donohue
Weyhing
Milligan
Washington
Dwyer
Kelly
Carsey
Lohman
Mysterious Dr Prank case in Hibben house shocks city
Police cracking a sensational case tied to Dr Daniel Prank at 182 Blackford St. with Miss Johnson as the alleged patient. Detectives Crane and Boylan gathered evidence of an operation, the suspect seized bonds, and a medical nurse confirms the girl’s name and refusal to talk. Investigations raise questions about Mrs Hibben’s complicity and police handling. The article also notes municipal tax debates and a Cambridge election contest.
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Blackford St
Hibben
Crane and Boylan
Daniel Prank
Dr. Prunk
Ovis Renkert
Washington St
Ason
Johnson
Splaza
Crane
Duncan
Louis Rinkert
J. H. Kerr
Prank
Cranes
Mrs. Hibben
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