Still Very Doubtful Republican Primaries Foretell Outcome
Republicans on the South Side hold a hot primaries night with large attendance and few ruptures. Denny backers claim a first-ballot win, Wagner supporters push for Wagner strength, and Gates and Erwin remain options for mayor. Joyce for city clerk is touted as a contender. Delegates chosen amid clashes. precinct 5 shows a Denny lead, precinct 19 leans Wagner. Street improvements and alleged overpricing by the Board of Public Works become campaign issues with four business travelers to major cities to study asphalt costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Dr. Wagner
A. B. Gates
D. P. Erwin
Presa
Trusler
Wagner
Ward 10
East and
Chiosts
Harry Smith
Royal Hammer
Rob’j. Metzger
Hammer
Chas
Elliott
Robert Metzger
Cosas. Sanders
Chas. Solomon
Chas. Elliott
R.C. Hanna
Hez. Dailey
C. Es. Thornton
H. Plummer
R. W. Cole
W. A. Wildhack
J. W. Hadley
J. W. Sawyer
Wildhack
Plummer
Board of Public Works
Cleveland
Louisville
Omaha
Denver
Grand Continual Excursion to Chicago on Monon Route
A historic advert invites travelers aboard the Monon route for a four dollar fifty cent round trip with six trains daily in each direction. The 7 o’clock morning train features a Pullman parlor car promising a cool and happy journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicocago
Monon
Settlement for South-side Loan Association Debtors
The South-side building and loan association, solvent after trusteeship by Attorney Albert Wishard, nears settlement. About 890 depositors hope for quick payouts. Wishard aims for at least 50 cents on the dollar, with talks of 40 to 48 percent possible. He travels to West Indianapolis to sell property to fund obligations, while a committee presses for immediate wind up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-side Loan Association
South-side Building and Loan Association
Albert Wishard
Wishard
West Indianapolis
Association
Liquor Dealer Ryder Arrested Over Counterfeit Labels
Joseph M. Ryder, liquor and cigar dealer on West Washington Street, was arrested Saturday on counterfeit union cigar label charges. The case moved from justices court to the criminal court, and Ryder posted bond of 1509 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Ryder
W. Washingtons Sr
Criminal Court
Ryder
Bids and court actions mark Indianapolis notices
Saturday notices list estate administration for Rachel J. Birt with John D. McCune named administrator and Walter J. Hubbard signed as George J. Schofield’s signer, bond set at 20 000 dollars. Local churches plan a basket meeting at the fairgrounds Sunday. Various city incidents include injuries from a pole collision on Blake street and a fall at Louisiana and Alabama streets. Court updates cover manslaughter cases, reform school petition, a mistrial motion, and a fatality death of Julia Underwood aged 70 while names of many couples and licenses appear among the brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. MicCune
Rachel J. Birt
Walter J. Hubbard
George J. Schofield
Blackford St. A. M. E
Zion and Antioch Baptist
Fairgrounds
Incorporated
Upland
Ind
Improvement Company
Handy Furniture Company
Evensville
Charles Able
Blake St
Pettijohn
Vories
Elizabeth Shaffer
Frank Bowles
Carpenter
Louisiana and
Alabama-sts
Michigan Ave
Haughville
Chas. Peck
William Gilbert
Martin
Judge Brown
Circuit Court
Emma King
Jimma Prince
Reform School For
Emma
Iown
Harry Paris
Cox
Julia Underwood
Dillon St
Mra
Underwood
Geo. Martin
Brrrus
Geo
Emelia Derleth
Walter
Ida Jones
Katie Graham
Ad. L
Anna Mansur
Sam
Eirza Valentine
Thomas
Mrs. Scott
Marie Pasch
David
Mrs. Alrey
Darras
HB. Martin
Mary Jane Buneau
Christina Lehema
Lillie Sedan
John Gallivan
Mary Collins
Bridget Hennessee
Leroy ©. Miller
Sarah Swartzwelder
Thomas DM
Phillips
Mary Louisa Banks
Banks Quarrel Triggers Riot Act Warning in New York
A.J. Weil & Co clashed with Manhattan Bank over suspicions of payment failure. Stock Exchange President Sturgis read the riot act to brokers, warning against false reports amid financial distress as rumors spread about bank collapses and bank leaders urged caution and stability across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A.J. Weil & Co
Manhattan Bank
Sturgis
The
Stock Exchange
H. G. Weil
Weil
St. Louis
Apa
Citizens’ Bank
Ashfield
Ada
Vernon
Texas
State National Bank
Louisvillle
Bank of Louisville
Knoxville
Tenn
Milwaukee
Milwaukee National
George H. Noyes
J. McClure
J. H.andd. D. Imbush
Millwauxign
Southside Savings Bank
Denver
Kansas City
Sub-Treasury
Martin man killed by Irvington motor then widow in doubt
The Martins remains were sent to Berrien Springs after Henry Rinnie advised a plain casket and first train shipment. Coroner Beck took charge with little value found besides a gold watch. Mrs. Furry of New Jersey suspects deception as Martin’s marriage plan and store ownership arise, while Mrs. Mary Huffer testifies about the fatal crossing incident on a dark night at New Jersey and Washington streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrier Springs
Mich
George Martin
Irvington
Henry Rinnie
George H. Martin
Berrien Springs
Midh
Ere
Whitsett
Beck
Furry
New Jersey-st
Martin
Hving
Mississippi
Firetsts
Mary F. Huffer
Washington At
New Jersey
Washington Sts
VRAUD IS CHARGED HERE James N. Duffy Says He has Been Duped
James WN. Duffy sues Addison Bybee Charles C. Hull David L. E. Parry and Julius F. Pratt officers of the Indianapolis wagon company alleging a debt of 38121.80 before Aug 25 1891. He says failure to publish the companys condition misled him and notes issued to American Wheel Company were accommodation paper, threatening creditors. He seeks 3000 in judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Duffy
Indianapolis Wagon Company
James WN. Duffy
Addison Bybee
Charles C. Hull
David LE. Parry
Julius F. Pratt
Bybee
Pratt
American Wheel Company
Wagon Company
Wheel Company
Whit Starr’s Leap Erupts Into Notorious Escape
Notorious Whit Starr escaping from a Monon car near Nora Indiana while en route to serve a three year sentence for petit larceny. The train was about 35 miles per hour as Starr leaped from the car, deputies caught only part of his coat, and he vanished before the train halted. Sheriff Hemmett searched Nora for Starr, who is deemed a dangerous crook. The page also carries Bland's Views from St Louis criticizing the Sherman Act and money stringency, advocating repeal with free coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Starr
Northern Penitentiary
Parr
Nora
Indianapolis
Hmmett
Starr
Bland
St. Louis
Wall St
Approves His Policy on Silver Purchases in London Market
WasHindron July 22 Secretary Carlisle approved Director Preston's policy to refuse silver purchases except at the London market price, which is far below American rates. Siam Prays for Time in Ultimatum by France. Paris July 22 the Siamese minister seeks more time to reply to France's ultimatum, with expectations that open war may be avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHindron
Carlisle
Preston
London
Siam
Paris
France
Preparing His Message to Congress on Silver Question
President Cleveland spent Saturday afternoon fishing while preparing his special message to Congress on the silver question. The report notes he remained busy and focused on finalizing the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzza Arp’s Bay
Cleveland
Congress
Zigzag club heads to Acton and Fort Wayne races
News on wheels reports the Zigzag club traveling to Acton on Sunday with Black the Cleveland trick rider in city events Saturday night. Noting Johnson rests and Ife’s warning to quit if he cannot beat Sanger, the piece covers training for Fort Wayne races, Key in South Bend, and anticipation for August 24 international races with a $1000 gold cup prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Johnson
Ife
Sanger
Black
Cleveland
City
Minor
Marmon
Munger
Waller
Fisher
Lowe
Fort Wayne
Key
South Bend
Cranks
Carl Fisher
N. Pennsylvania-st
Dear Boy Charles Stirs School Board Clash At Friday Meeting
The school board opened the new pedagogical year with a dramatic, contentious session. Star Frenzel and Vonnegut clashed over a $3,000 annual interest claim on school funds and bank security, ending with Vonnegut’s defeat on a key resolution. The finance report showed $18,258.97 spent last month and A I Dotey was hired as algebra instructor at $1,000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenzel
Vonnegut
Coffin
Adam
Hd. G. Cornelius
P. H. Fitzgerald
Finance Committee
Jones
Yornesut
Tsp
Star Frenzel
Mr. Vonnegut
Charlie Martindale
Wrensel
A. I. Dotey
de Pauw University
Peculiar Death at Sulphur Spring Incident
Benjamin Thomas died after inhaling fumes from a shallow sulphur spring at Newport Kentucky while drinking from it in the early hours. His son attempted rescue but was overcome. Bystanders rushed to help but the father perished and the son remained in a dying condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Benjamin Thomas
Newport
Thomas
Lynching Fear Follows Capture of Suspect Lee Walker
A telegram from Sheriff S. Stellendon at New Albany Miss reports the capture of Lee Walker a Black man who assaulted Miss McCadden and a young colored girl. Walker confessed and warns that unless protected or spirited away he will be lynched by mobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memmis
Tean
SteLendon
New Albany
Miss
Lee Walker
Two Deaths Result From a Quarrel of Suitors
Victoria Mexico July 22 Francisco Villareal a law student and Juan Rangel a young business man quarreled over the same girl. A fight followed with Rangel wounding Villareal with a knife and Villareal firing a pistol striking Rangel. Villareal died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Mex
Francisco Villareal
Juan Rangel
Rangel
Villareal
Y M C A Leaders Visit Monroeville Indiana
Y M C A officials including Y H C A secretary JT A Hildreth visited Monroeville Indiana on Thursday to inspect repairs at reading and entertainment rooms. Harry McHose led the Saturday night meeting with a song service. Sunday program featured five speakers including J H Clark Geo Hyatt Ed Collamore W A McCulloch and T A Hildreth each delivering ten minutes. Monuments 243 E Washington St Au Diener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. A. Hildreth
Monroeville
Ind
Y. M. C. A. Reading and
Harry McHose
J. H. Clark
Geo. Hyatt
Ed. Collamore
W.A. McCulloch
T. A. Hildreth
Tve
Garbage collection controversy ends in near collapse
Complaints about the garbage collecting system grow as it appears the entire plan may fail. Mr Woodard says profit comes only from hotels restaurants and commission houses, while proprietors label the rates highway robbery. The health board will not prosecute other haulers if they use covered wagons as hotels and merchants seek alternatives. A hotel men’s meeting discussed the crisis and the health board president warned the system must be fixed within days. Dr Morrison noted wagons delay and external district pickups fail, with a three hour effort to clear Ellsworth Street raising resident anger over fees and yard access.
Fire Ravages Little Goose Canyon As Smokers Cause Blaze
Sheridan Wyoming July 2 A cigarette smoker’s carelessness sparks a terrible fire sweeping through Little Goose Canyon fourteen miles from the city. Citizens labor to battle the flames amid extreme heat and dangerous conditions as the blaze advances across brush and timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Goose Canyon
Sheridan
Wyo
Sim Coy Lookalike Appears at County Building Ward Politics
A man resembling Sim Coy circulated around the county building during ward politics. The imposter, Duff Callahan by some accounts, dressed modestly but mirrored Coy’s stance, smoking and watching the crowd as the elusive vote to cover moves ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Duff Callahan
Ex-Governor Porter Nominated by GOP at Convention
A Columbia club meeting of about 30 prominent Republicans discussed nominating former Governor Albert G. Porter to defeat Denny. They expect a long first-ballot fight, plan a Porter surge on the floor, and hope to keep the bid quiet until the convention. Porter may accept if the nomination is unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Porter
Columbia Club
Porter
Oloser
Stunday
Thema
Lumbia Club
Lively Ac
Sullivan's Diary Parodies Pepys With Wartime Whimsy
A fragmentary diary entry recounts a comic, chaotic day with social satire. The narrator jokes about republican neighbors, a failed street railway safety claim, and a melon laced with liquor from Sim Coy. The tone mixes self mockery and political jabs while noting a governor nomination.
Victoria court martial drags on at Valetta Malta
News notes a prolonged Victoria court martial in Valetta Malta. Also mentions Secretary Herbert visiting Grover at Buzzards Bay, a weak London stock market, fires in Lancaster New Hampshire, and potential Sunday work disputes amid Adventist and court conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Valetta
Malta
Herbert
Grover
Buzzard’s Bay
London
Edgerton
Lancaster
N. H
Kilkenny
Lord Dufferin
France
Siam
Paris
Nicaragua
Michigan
Davis
Dye Works Target High Grade Brand in Market
A North American market note accuses dealers of pressure from competing brands. Ewmith's dye works at 67 N. Pennsylvania is cited in relation to dyeing and cleaning practices used to influence sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewmith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waener
Joyce
Clerk
Schroer
Lee Nixon
Rash
A. J. Joyce
Schrorer
John Q. Hicke
Frank McCray
Wm. Fessler
Geo. W. Stubbs
Fessler
Indiana
Quigley
Woodard
Beecham
Martins
Vraud
News ON Wheels
Charles
Prenzel
Y. H.C. A. Noths
E. Washington St. Au
Diener
Cat
Ginger
Terry Cullen
Denison House
Nadly
Park Theater
Rome
Wm. L, Elder’e
Sullivan
Pepy
Lord Frenzel
Sim Coy
Sama
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