Indiana militia encampment forms at Armstong farm near North Indianapolis
The Second regiment of the Indiana militia arrived overnight forming a camp on Armstrong's farm with tents and picket lines. Adjutant General Buckle visited with aides as regiments, bands, and officials set up quarters near Fall Creek while water pumps and supply depots were arranged for the encampment. A guard and hospital setup followed with Private Farnsworth injuring a knee during table construction and a lawsuit filed by Thomas Brake against the railroad company for 5000 dollars due to a defective freight door incident.
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Legion
Indiana Legion
Indiana Militia
Armstrong
Indianapolis
W. J. Mckee
Big Four
Adj
Buckle
A'derman Smith
Adjt
Gen Buckle
Ao Caken
I’. H. Glazier
Fall Creek
SUN
Huckle
Virat Regiment Light Artillery
Fort Wayne
Hatse
Frank Rawls
Rochester
Cincinnati
Oliver
North
Joseph P. Pope
Farnsworth
Thomas Brake
Blake
Secret Meeting of the Clan in Vanderbilt Hotel
Members of the Cronin faction of the Clansna Gael held a secret meeting Monday morning in a Vanderbilt hotel parlor. Luke Dillon of Philadelphia was present as a visitor staying in the hotel.
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New York
Cronin
Clansna Gael
Vanderbilt Hotel
Luke Dillon
Philadelphia
Gossiping color man relates escape with papers and pay
An elderly man named John Hampton at a union depot recounts his birth from a white mother and colored father, his freedom papers, a 19 year journey to Morgan county, and a siding with law over a slaveholder. He notes ten children and ties to Gen Wade Hampton.
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Union Depot
John Hampton
Hampton’s
Wade Hampton
Boas
Turner
Hut
Hampton
Morgan County
Wat and 35 to the steager Witety is wilt Hi
A ragged placard beside Dalton's hat store draws attention to a tall No hat contest. Vendors recall a boy with a misshapen head, failing to win the prize, while two others called Turkey Tim Clark and Bismarck Richter drop out. The piece also mocks Kaybo, a local figure, detailing a bizarre water drink and comic demand for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton’s
Jnst
Turokey
Tim Clark
Bismarck Richter
Kaybo
Tom Smith
Police arrest record details Sunday roundup
Forty arrests were made by the police Sunday with over half of those detained in saloons after a Sunday ban. Frank Summers, found in Bellefontaine street grocery with stolen money, was sent to the grand jury by the mayor. August Rahke and others faced gambling fines. Thos McNulty had a partial hearing for selling liquor to a minor. Joe Turner paid for assaulting his former boss John Quartermano.
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Frank Summers
Melaurel’s Crocery
Bellefontaine St
August Rahke
Dr. Hamier
John Jenkine
Wm. Jackson
Washington St
Thos. McNulty
Joe Turner
John Quartermano
Drowned Farmers and Politicians Reported in Telegrams
Drowned farmer Stephen Hillsby in White River while searching for bodies of Scott Todd and Charlie Hoover near the same spot. Meanwhile Congressmen Houk and Taylor of Tennessee and Coleman of Louisiana reportedly joined the revolt and aim to elect Houk as speaker with Democratic aid. Madison M. Burley of New Albany appointed third auditor of the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Stephen Hillshy
White River
Scott Tood
Charlie Hoover
Washington
Houk and Taylor
Tennessee
Coleman
Louisiana
Houk
Marley" Job
Madison M. Burley
New Albany
the Treasury
Silk Mills Strike Holds. 800 Idle in Patterson News
In Patterson New Jersey the silk mills strike continues with no wage reduction and about 800 workers still out. Reports from Jackson Michigan note no update on a missing aeronaut, while Hammond Indiana reports H E Pugh appointed consul to Newcastle. Local notices mention a jewelry price offer.
TALKED SASSY TO EM ie Biuita the Germans on Bates
Coroner Theodors A Wagner spoke with a reporter about his Europe trip and return to the United States. He described interactions with German editors over Bates and the Samoan commission, defended Bates, and criticized German pork policies while praising American poultry. He noted passport tax issues and the Paris exhibit.
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Theodors A. Wagner
Truman
SEN
Europe
Rhine
Strasburg
Cologne
Vienna
Berlin
America
Metz Reitung
Bates
Bismarck
United States
London
New
Romeo Johnsing
Paris
France
Germany
New York
GLH FOR PALS DELEGATES LEAVE ST LOUIS FOR PARIS
Nine delegates, part of the Scripps League American workingmen’s expedition to the Paris exposition and European workshops, departed St. Louis Monday morning via the Bes-line. Mayor Noonan wished them God speed, with Hon. Norman J. Coleman among those replying for the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps League
St. Louis
Chronicle
American Workingmen
Paris Exposition
Europe
Bes-line
Noonan
Norman J. Coleman
Six Hundred Covington Water Works Workers Strike for Back Pay
Six hundred employees of the Covington water works struck Monday morning demanding back pay and wage increases. The action disrupts the plant and leaves officials negotiating for resolution with the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cixcipxaty
Covington Water Works
Washington Wales Renovation and Political Tidbits
Decorators and mechanics work on the white house while Blaine had planned a Hayti gathering blocked by Harrison. The president and Mrs. Harrison will stay two weeks at Deer Park before Harrison joins Blaine’s Bar Harbor visit. Mrs. Harrison urges enlarging the white house for future presidents. Senator Cullom warns on Blackburn and Chandler remarks, threatening to reveal details if denied.
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White House
Blaine
Hayti
Harrison
Deer Park
Bar Harbor
Cullom
Blackburn
Chandler
London Tracks False Ripper Confession and Street Brawl
Londoners hailed a captive killer after a man named Brodie confessed to Jack the Ripper style murders. He was released from jail last August, had delirium tremens, and had just returned from Africa when the claim arose. A street quarrel near London Bridge triggered the frenzy, with police revealing it was a drunken dispute, not the killer. The episode shows the city’s fevered fixation on the Ripper myth across Whitechapel and beyond.
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Jack the Ripper
Brodie
Africa
Eyland
St. George's Buildings
London Bridge
Ippar
Lim
No- Hee
London
West
Judge Irvin Sentences Franklin to Three Years
Monday afternoon Judge Irvin sentenced John W. Franklin a colored man to three years imprisonment after the case had been under advisement since Friday. Early last month Franklin shot at Wesley Kiekiam, wounding him in the left ankle during a quarrel between the injured man and his wife, who had taken shelter at Franklin's house after leaving her husband.
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Judgs Irvin
John W. Franklin
Franklin
Wesley Eekiam
City News Flashes and Court Actions Across Town
Local items include upcoming liquor license hints and a Tipne cacoe Club picnic at Crown Hill Aug 1. Burglars stole pants and $5 from I M Browns Alvord St home Sunday night. Prohibition club at True Vriend Hall plans a full ticket for city campaign. Amos D Loy argued for a pew trial in the attempted murder case. venue changed to this county with a four year sentence. Edward Drinkett Edward Wilson and Wo Harris in a till tapping case await Mayor's court next Tuesday. Insurance probes at Connecticut mutual Life show assets 57 500 000 liabilities 52 211 000 surplus 5 340 000. Wm Harrington pleads guilty to petit larceny and gets three years. Allen Pierson released on own recognizance after forging an order for 250, now in county records. Major Mitchell notes no prisoners ready for trial. Patsy Welch to be tried later for alleged rape, John Taylor postpones murder hearing to September. John Withen, deranged, attempted self harm then wandered 813 miles east. found and treated. An insanity inquest pending as docketing proceeds.
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Tipnecacoe Club
Crown Hill
I’. M. Brown
Alvord St
Mrr. Brown
Prohibition Club
Amos D. Loy
Criminal Court
Loy
Hendricks County
Edward Drinkett
Edward Wilson
Wo. Harris
Platw
Drinkett
Tyler
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Joseph A. Moore
Irvin
Wm. Harrington
New
Allen Pierson
Pierson
Major Mitchell
Patsy Welch
Haughville
John Taylor
Mitchell
John Withen
Greer-st
Eight Wives Tale of A B Ward Stumps North Dakota
Grand Forks North Dakota July 22 A man posing as A B Ward arrived in 1887 with a young wife and letters from prominent western figures. A lawyer and speaker he gained a large practice and during the Harrison campaign stumped Indiana. He allegedly forged letters from senators and the president elect to gain patronage and borrow money before skipping town with a wife in tow. Investigation shows eight wives living from Nakota to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
North Dakota
A. B. Ward
West
Indiana
Harrison
Dakota
Ward
Juay
Cape
Bismarck
Territorial Council
Walsh
Annington Buckingham Wadsworth
Spokane Falls
W. Tj. Ward
Winnipeg
Montreal
New York
Nakota
Florida
Detectives Tighten Net After Webster Head Counterfeit Bust
Indiana detective Carter returns from Dayton and confirms a raid on the Webster head counterfeit gang. Jim Guyon, the principal fugitive, escaped with plates. two captures, Driggs and a French housekeeper, yielded $45,500 in bogus money. Plates valued at $100,000. About 15 more pushers likely to be caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Telia
Payton
Carter
Sacral Service Department
Indiana
Dayton
Jim Guyon
Rascal
Fost
United States Hotel
Drigge
Guyon
Illinois
Cairn
Old Nelson Driggs
Juyon
Gertie Driggs
Driggs
Editorial mockery vows toward Bowlus and the News
A deputy denounces Evening News for misrepresentation while defending City Clerk Bowlus. He recalls two years ago when the paper praised Mayor Denny’s nomination, criticized Bowlus, and warned Bowlus would fail. Ballot counts gave Bowlus a plurality, challenging the editorial board’s past forecast.
Steamer Lorenzo Baker Burns at Sea off New Bedford
The Lorenzo Baker of Boston caught fire while carrying fruit to Boston fruit company and burned at sea. The 21 crew members and six cabin passengers arrived at port aboard the whaling ship Franklin the next morning. Insurance coverage stood at 850000 with cargo valued at 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Benrorp
Mass
Lorenzo Baker
Boston
Boston Fruit Company
Port Inday
Franklin
World of Labor factions seek unity in Chicago carpenters
The K of L board in Chicago strives to harmonize carpenters factions while seeking financial aid from assemblies for Brazil and Braidwood miners. Wisconsin troops were sent to West Superior to quell striking miners riots. Powerly urged laborers in Dubuque to abstain from party politics, blaming corporate monopoly for national lawmaking and advising against seeking relief in Congress.
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K. of L
Chicago
Carpenters’ Organization
Brazil
Braidwood
Wisconsin
Baen
West Superior
Powerly
Dubuge
Congress
Indiana Weather Outlook Turns Warmer Then Cooler
OBSERVERS LOCAL FORECAST for Indianapolis and vicinity notes fair weather on July 28 ending at 8 a.m. with warmer temperatures followed by decidedly cooler weather on Tuesday. The report cites a fair sky and rising temperatures before the cool spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Dr Lucas Sermon on Baseball as National Amusement
Dr Lucas argued baseball is America's premier pastime with less vice than stage, ballroom, and liquor venues. He urged fair critique of costs and seating, noting high pay and expensive games, while praising the sport's social and spiritual value amid camp meeting comparisons and public enthusiasm.
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Lucas
Central Christian Church
Oor
Sid Tles
America
Peter Cartwright
Lideon
Belial
Two Shootings Reported in Sunday Incidents
A colored pair, Patal Shootings, Jtbho Cook and Joe Dixon, were involved in a razor incident that led to a gun discharge injuring Dixon. investigators deem it accidental as both were friends. Cook surrendered to police after the event. In Springdale, 18-year-old Harry Krause was fatally wounded by John Cassiday during a quarrel over a revolver. Cassiday surrendered claiming self defense, while Krause’s wound proved fatal and Cassiday posted bond.
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Jtbho Cook
Joe Dixon
Njajipe
Lisk
Wabasher
Dixon
Cook
Dison
Geomee
Nixon
Hyland
Klystone-arge
Springdale
Harry Krance
Woodruff Place
John Cassaday
Excelsior Ave
Cassiday
Krause
Cassidy
Potts
Twenty Five Lives Lost in West Virginia Storms
Parkersburg West Virginia July 22 The Daily Journal in its Monday issue cites 20 to 25 deaths from last week's storms and a property damage figure of $200 000. Meanwhile Attorney Billy Herod sought a warrant to bind Marcus L Brown a prominent politician over a year of alleged harassment Brown six feet two inches tall is a former city councilman and alderman now in the lumber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
The
Daily Journal
Billy Herod
C. B. Feibleman
Marcus L. Brown
Shepard
Brown
Herod
Steve Brodie Arrives to Jump Niagara Bridge for $2000
Reports say Steve Brodie has arrived to jump the Niagara suspension bridge for two thousand dollars. Bridge officials state he may jump as often as he pleases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi
Niagara Fours
Steve Brodie
Labor Law Violations Prompt 13 Monday Arrests
Cincinnati dispatch reports 13 arrests Monday morning for violating the Sunday labor law. Two men among those detained were beer wagon drivers.
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Cincinnati
Niagara Falls Excursion Circular From C H D Rail
The C H D circular details a full annual excursion to Niagara Falls leaving Indianapolis August 1. It outlines the route, all expenses, hotel rates, baggage rules, stop over privileges, and every detail a tourist needs. Contact C H D office at Illinois Street and Kentucky Avenue or write W H Fisher, General Agent, Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Illinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
W. H. Fisher
Groundin Bad Condition and Wild Pitches Marked Giants Win
New York defeats Indianapolis 8 to 5 in soggy Polo Grounds with wild throws and lake hazards. Rusie and Myers pitched for the visitors. Welch and Ewing starred for the Giants amid fielding miscues and a chaotic, rain affected game.
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New York
Hoosiers
Giants
New Yorkers
Rusie
Myers
Welch
Hwing
Polo Grounds
Grove
Glasscock
Tiernan
Seery
Ewing
Roger Connor
Roger
Glarssesek
Saery
Richardson
Glasecock
Erike
Danny
Dirsa
Whitney
Conor
Littl Johnny Ward
Rourke
Rusia
Hines
Mickey
Sullivan
McGeachy
Bassett
Ward
Connor
Richardecon
Soarer
O’ Rourke
Jonny Ward
Fly
Fuaible
Conner
Denny
Gore
Eplore
Steal Glasscock
Tiernan Cams
Richard
Son
Rons
O’rourke
Leff
Visitor Glasscock
Big Connor
Hoosiera
Baccon Balla
Rosie
Connors
Man
Bagsett
Steal
Indianapolis
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H. E. Pugh
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Biuita
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Horder
Wales
Ripper
Duman Valeace
Franklin WillGotp
Lipz
Hyeryhousy
Hurler Pusgbgrs
Evening News
Cityclerk
Bowlus
the News
World OF Labor
DR. Lucas
Actidrntai
Gilles
West Virginia
Niagara Excursion
Savery
Circle House
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