Thousands in Hospitals The Brave Kansans on Firing Line
Letters from Twentieth Kansas in the Philippines describe dire conditions after 125 days on the firing line. Officers ill and casualties mount as troops endure tropical heat and sickness, with calls to relieve regulars. Nearly 3,900 sick soldiers in hospitals nationwide.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Philippines
Lieut
Swartz
Manila
Hong Kong
San Fernandino
Unknown Man Found Drowned In White River Near Belt Bridge
The body of a well-dressed unknown man, about 16, was found by two women fishing in White River, three feet deep, near the Belt railroad bridge. Coroner Nash identified the deceased as George W. Kingery, who reportedly could be Kingery from ten years of acquaintance. death appears self-inflicted as coat lay neatly folded and hat atop it.
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White River
Pearl St
Charles Foxlow
Kansas-st
Streit
Lancaster
Will Koerner
Chestnut St
Wal Ott
S. Meridian St
Lauck
Morse
George Kingery
Nash
George W. Kingery
Kingery
Mrs. Westover Dead After July Fourth Fall
Mrs. Mary Westover aged 79 of 1840 Meridian Street died from injuries after a fall on July 4. Survived by five children Hilen Goodnow Lorraine Smith Indianapolis Sarah J Oyler Mount Pulaski Ill and Charles and William Westover Indianapolis. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p m from Sixth Presbyterian Church. Husband died four months ago. They had celebrated their golden wedding six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Westover
Meridianst
Hilen Goodnow
Lorraine Smith
Indianapolis
Sarah J. Oyler
Mount Fulaski
Ill
Charles and
Wiliam Westover
Charles ‘Westover
Nordyke & Marmon’s
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Westover
Mount Names Delegates to National Prison Congress
Gov. Mount has named Charley Harley, A. T. Hert, T. J. Charlton, Sarah F. Kee ley and Aios Builex as delegates to the national prison congress to be held in Hartford Connecticut from September 28 to 27.
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Mount
National Prison Congress
Hartford
Conn
Hats Cheap at Seaton Store and Baggage Transfer Notice
Hat prices advertised as cheap at Seaton store amid a baggage delivery notice. Frank Bird Transfer Co agent directs return of railroad checks for baggage delivery times at Main East of the Enion Station.
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Seaton
Indianapolis
Frank Bird
Quiet association holds national convention in Sho vers hall
About 250 delegates from across the country attend a quiet association convention in Sho vers hall led by M. L. McPhial of Chicago. C. T. Russell of Alleghany writes Millennial dawn 709000 copies sold. Headquarters are in Alleghany Pa with meetings in halls or homes as size warrants. Indianapolis hosts a long standing branch at 623 W Michigan St. The group aims to freely distribute religious literature and holds universalist faith elements.
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Quiet Association
Shovers Hall
M. L. McPhial
Chicago
C. T. Russell
Alleghany
Indianapolis
Association
C. A. Owen
Michigan St
Stole Epworth Badges Arrests in State House Theft
Burton Cottrell and Harry Wallace, both teens wearing Epworth league white caps, were arrested in a police court on Saturday for stealing 300 Epworth souvenir badges from the state house. Detectives Kinney and Thornton filed charges. They admitted guilt. Judge Cox suspended a $1 fine and 65 days due to good reputations and respectable families.
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Burton Cottrell
Ludloware
Harry Wallace
Spruce Sr
Epworth League
Kinney and Thornton
Epworth
State House
Cox
Threatens to kill his wife and wife sues for divorce
George W. Chivis a Negro sport and would be politician was jailed for 30 days and fined ten dollars by Judge Cox for loitering after wife filed for divorce. He warned he would kill her by August 1 if she did not reconcile, and the judge quipped about extending her life until September 11.
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George W. Chivis
Overstreet Denies Involvement in Site Choice for Federal Building
Congressman Overstreet says he has not received any treasury letter about selecting the north part of the square south of University Park as the federal building site. He repeats he took no part in the site selection and will not act until an official site is chosen, then he will assist in securing title.
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Otis
Aguinaldo
Overstreet
Treasury Department
University Park
Federal
Health officers meet in Bluffton August eight
Wells county health chief Dr Brose Horne calls a convention of Wells Blackford Jay Huntington Allen Adams health officers to assemble in Bluffton on August 8. Dr Hurry of the State Board of Health says the district convention is a new idea and endorses it. Several noted sanitarians will speak.
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Brose
Horne
Wells County
Bank Tax Opinion on Taxing Unincorporated Banks
Attorney General Taylor has issued an opinion to the State Board of Tax Commissioners on the assessment method for unincorporated banks. The ruling states such property is charged directly to the owners since there is no stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
State Board of Tax Commissioners
New Upright Pianos at Wulschner's with Easy Terms
Advertisement notes latest style harness and lowest prices from Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place. piano buyers are offered uprights for ten dollars down plus monthly payments. includes a swim lesson offer at Schissel's bathhouse for 40 cents and a quoted temperature of eight degrees.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Convention Crowd Estimates Clash Over Attendance
Reports on the convention's first days show figures ranging from 18 000 to 25 600, with registration problems and shifting venues. Supt Zion cites 18 000 while Schell predicts 25 600. Quigley praises the reception committee, and press coverage obscures actual turnout.
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Supt. Zion
Supt
Quigley
Schell
Frisco Wins 1901 Epworth League Convention
San Francisco secured the 1901 Epworth league convention over Los Angeles and Denver after a committee vote. Denver and Los Angeles led early, but California prevailed due to Western influence and heavy advertising by the Southern Pacific railroad.
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San Francisco
Epworth League
Los Angeles
Denver
Ninde
Carmen
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Frisco
Claflin Students to Present Free Concerts in Parks and Churches
Six colored students from Claflin University Orangeburg South Carolina will give free concerts at Roberts Park Church Monday night and Central Ave M E Church Tuesday night. Invited to sing at the Epworth League convention they remain to perform these city concerts after touring major eastern cities and earning praise.
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Claflin
Claflin University
Orangebury
S. C
Roberts Park Church
Central
Are
M. E
Epworth League
Junior League Meeting at Roberts Park Church
A Saturday junior league gathering at Roberts Park Church drew a large crowd of young girls aged 18 to 40. Speakers from various cities addressed topics on church membership, junior meeting conduct, books for children, and junior methods, with a star over the pulpit and images of McKinley and Queen Victoria flanking the platform.
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Roberts Park Church
McKinley
Queen Vic
Holly G. Armstrong
Ripley
W. Va
Sadie Bowers
Hamilton
Ont
Mary Huron
Topeka
Irian
H. L. Beech
Huston
Tex
Meridianst
M. E. Church
Roberts Park
Marie E. Harwick
Atlanta
Byron E. Helman
Cleveland
John Morrison
London
Carrie G. Piper
Berwyn
Reverend Sisson Attacks Bryan as Politician
Omaha minister Rev. F M Sisson, acquainted with William J Bryan, calls Bryan a smart fellow but a politician first. He accuses Bryan of seeking glitter and public attention and says Bryan would back free silver if it suited popular fancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Sisson
Omaha
Neb
William J. Bryan
What Barbour Thinks
Frank M. Barbour former state cabinet president calls the convention the grandest ever held by the league or any Christian body. He praises the event's scale and impact.
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Barbour
Frank M. Barbour
State Cabinet
Jeague
Convention finances show net positive from fair program
W C Van Arsdel reports the convention at the fair grounds and surrounding meetings drew large crowds Friday. Receipts at four places suggest funds will cover expenses plus subscription gains, though totals are not yet fully counted. Van Arsdel oversees the finances and expects a paid outcome.
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W. C. van Arsdel
Epworth Leaguer’s Bold Confrontation Creates Notable Tableau
A 25 year old Epworth Leaguer with a wheat head mustache rushed a female friend after leaving the tent on Friday. He proclaimed a desire to put his arm around her and she consented. Their affectionate embrace formed a striking tableau at the convention.
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Epworth
Sweet singer and preachers fill English’s opera house
An 9 a.m. program at English's opera house featured speakers and music. Dr. Frank Mason North of New York spoke on Methodist outreach to the poor, urging sternness is unfavored. Atlanta’s Charles B. Tillman sang a solo, followed by Miss Henrietta Bancrofta of Washington, D C., who discussed Methodist philanthropy.
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Frank Mason North
New York City
Charles B. Tillman
Atlanta
Opera
Henrietta Bancrolta
Washington, D. C
Registration Troubles Plague Tent Visitors Leader Faults Change
Rev. C. C. Lasby blames tent relocation for registration failures. He says the method was sound if the tent stayed on state house grounds, but moving it prevented most visitors from being registered.
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Gov. Mount
State House
C. C. Lasby
Comments on Ingersoll from clergy and colleague
Bishop Fowler says he will not attack a dead tiger while Dr. Spencer recalls Ingersoll praising Methodists for having real God, heaven, and hell. The exchange notes a belief in giving a man a chance to rise.
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Ingersoll
Bishop Fowler
Dr. Spencer
Delegates Register Over 11000 Names At Tomson Hall
Chairman Steeg reports more than 11 000 names in the bound volume of delegates registered Saturday morning in Tomson hall. 209 more entered that morning as the convention proceeds. A crowd jostled the table as people sought to strike out names for friends, annoying the registrar.
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Steeg
Tomnson Hall
Mr. Steeg
Elihu Root Accepts War Post Succeeding Alger
Elihu Root of New York accepts the secretary of war position, to replace Russell A. Alger, with Senator Platt arranging the authorization. Root is described as tall and analytical, a friend of Gov. Roosevelt, and a Union League Club president. He plans to handle grand issues of new possessions while military matters remain to Mei keljohn and the adjutant general.
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Washington
Hiihu Root
New York
Platt
Root
Elihu Root
Alger
Southampton
L. I
Ettha Root
Clinton
Oneida County
Hamilton College
Senator Platt
Francis V. Greene
Meikeljohn
Corbin
Elan Root
Russell A. Alger
Mr. Root
Through the Heart He Takes Own Life at Home
Christian Matthaus 56 shot himself in an outhouse at 715 E Morris St after a Friday heart attack. He died instantly. the 32 caliber revolver lay by him. He leaves four children, had worked seven years at Schmidt brewery, and Coroner Nash ruled suicide.
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Christian Matthaus
E. Morris Sr
Matthaus
Schmrit's
Germany
America
Schmidt Brewery
Vehling
Nash
Lewis Ordered Out of City After Court Release
Saturday afternoon, J Vance Lewis a colored man charged with conspiracy to commit a felony was brought to criminal court and released on a $600 personal bond with the understanding that he must leave the city by Tuesday evening.
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J. Vance Lewis
Leaguers Declare Vast Victory Amid Cheers
Reporters describe a strong consensus of success across leagues with jubilant crowds. The ruling signals a significant win for organizers and participants, reflecting broad support and momentum heading into upcoming events.
Miss Oliphant's Girls Shine in Denison Balcony
The Miss Oliphant's Girls presented an impromptu performance in Denison Balcony while the Juanita Glee Club from Chicago drew much attention. The item appears continued on the second page.
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Denison
Chicago
Fer a Good Ten Cent Smoke Try a Pro Bono Cigar
Readable text fragments mention a smoking offer and horse related terms with odd phrasing but no clear event or names to anchor a proper news summary. The stanza-like line appears promotional or garbled and fails to yield verifiable entities or a coherent incident.
Boy Tries to Burn Dog Sparks House and Sheds Fire
Earl Divine, five, attempted to set his dog afire at 1424 Yandes street and instead ignited parts of Mrs. Mary Williams's house and seven sheds backing a row of frame homes 1418 to 1430 Yandes street. Neighbors saw him strike matches and warn him. Firefighters faced delays as water was cutoff for nearby main work. Williams lost laundry equipment and Divine and mother left home briefly Saturday after neighbors urged action.
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Earl Divine
Yandes-st
Mary Williams
Williams
Bridge Appropriations Move Through Council Meeting
A special council session called for Monday night will introduce an ordinance creating the South-side market and assigning Board of Safety jurisdiction. The measure would fund $75 monthly for a market master $45 for a janitor and $40 for a garbage hauler. An ordinance requesting $150 000 for bridges is expected to receive favorable report.
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O. Ked
Board of Safety
Weather forecast for Indianapolis period ending July 23
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for generally fair weather with possible thunder showers Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures: 7 am 74, noon 83, 2 pm 85.
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Indianapolis
Wagon Collision Injures Two Women In Town
Ann and Mary Weidner were struck by a Furnas creamery wagon while riding bicycles to work on Saturday morning. The wheels were demolished but the sisters escaped with only light bruises.
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Ann
Mary Weidner
Furnas’ Creamery
Park and Company Capital Stock Entries
A note listing capital stock details for the Pierceton park association Darlington telephone company and the Hanna Brackenridge company of Fort Wayne with amounts 300 1000 and 5000 respectively.
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Pierceton Park Association
Darlington Telephone Company
Hanna-Brackenridge Company
Fort Wayne
Kissel Garden Stage Presents Varied Afternoon and Night Acts
The Kissel Garden opens July 17 with daily matinees and evening shows. Lilly May, Prima Dei Danza, Livingstone, Serio-Comic, Charles We. Mi nor and other attractions comprise the program for the venue’s summer season.
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Lilly May
Livingstone
Charles We
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Tomlinson Hall
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Philadelphia
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