Perry Heath Opens Republican Throttle
Chicago dispatch reports Perry Heath secretary of the national Republican committee arrived to organize the campaign. He announced appointments for the speakers and literary bureaus and said the speaking campaign would largely begin between September 1 and 15 with Governor Roosevelt and President McKinley as key figures. Heath also noted Senator Beveridge’s letter from Rangely Lake, Maine.
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Chicago
Perry
Heath
National Republican Committee
Munday
Cleveland
Hanna
Maj. Hedges
Mansfield
Hedges
Sherman
Charles R. Buckland
New York Commercial
New York Tariff League
H. H. Rand
North Greenfield
Wis
Roosevelt
McKinley
Beveridge
Indiana
Rangely Lake
Maine
Deadly shirt waist blast kills two girls in Chicago
In Chicago on Sunday Annie Poch cleaned a gasoline soaked waist and lit a match causing a flash and explosion. Both Annie and Margaret were badly burned. Annie leapt from a window and fell 20 feet while Margaret fled downstairs to the street. They died from their injuries.
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Annie
Poch
Margaret
She Will Get a Duke
New York report says the Duke of Manchester plans a visit to claim an American heiress for his bride. Helena Zimmerman, a Cincinnati girl from Narragansett Pier, is touted as a future duchess. her father E Zimmerman is a railroad contractor worth about ten million dollars.
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New York
Duke of Manchester
Helena Zimmerman
Narragansett Pier
Cincinnati
E. Zimmerman
Discouraged by illness Jean de Reazke retires from singing
London reports that the once magnificent voice of Jean de Reazke has faltered due to ongoing illness and fatigue. He announces he will not attempt to sing again this year, citing love for the art and his health as reasons.
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London
Hil
Jean de’ Reazke
Bunday
Jett
Indiana Recruits Surge Over China War News
The Indianapolis recruiting station sees crowds of hopeful soldiers as China war talk spreads. By Monday morning about 20 applicants had appeared, with examinations held and most to be sent to Fort Snelling to join the Eighth heading to China.
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Indiana
China
Indianapolis
Fort Snelling
Republicans May Lose Washington City Government
Washington Indiana July 23 190? The city council was split five Republicans and five Democrats with a Republican mayor. Fabe Summers resignation gives Democrats a majority and they will elect a successor. Republicans fear mass dismissal of Republican city employees and a potential quorum crisis. A prior similar tie led to a Republican death and Democratic discharge.
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Washington
Ind
Fabe Summers
Summers
Chicago
Copperas
Elwood
Hartford
J. A. Hindman
N. O T. Fulton
Syrian pastor resigns to form New Age Church
Rev. Abraham Rihbany of Auburn resigns from the Congregational church to form a new organization called the New Age Church. He denounces old testament stories as absurd and plans a new Bible edition separating ethical teachings from legendary lore.
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Abraham Rihbany
Auburn
Syria
Congregational Church
New Age Church
Death of W. C. Vajen at 22 E Vermont Street
William C. Vajen, born October 1851 in Indianapolis, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday from pernicious anaemia. A prominent businessman, he organized Wajen & New Hardware, ran Vajen real estate, and co-founded American Tribune. He invented a smoke-protector helmet in 1893. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Robert Stimson, and son Edward. active in many clubs and freemasonry.
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William C. Vajen
Vermont St
Indianapoli
Earlham College
Richmond
Whittenburg College
Springfield
Germany
Europe
Wajen & New Hardware Company
Lilly & Stalmaker
California
Vajen Real Estate Exchange
P. H. Fitzgerald
American Tribune
Robert Stimson
Edward
Columbia, Commercial, and
Raper Commandery
Knights Templar
Mystic Shrine
Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs
International Association of Chief Fire Engineers
Paroled Michigan City prisoner confesses to old killings
John Killenberg freed from Michigan City prison claims he killed Abe Lorens, a Huntington peddler, twelve years ago. Lorens’ body was found near Killenberg’s home and stolen goods were found on his premises. He was given a life sentence despite denying guilt. Reportedly the confession covers two additional murders.
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John Killenberg
Michigan City
Abe Lorens
Huntington
Lorens
Killenberg
Boy Dies Threatened By Horse Kick Near Plainfield
The four year old son of Walter Moon living west of Plainfield Indiana sustained a kick to the temple by a horse on Saturday evening. Dr. Carter and Dr. Cooper operated to remove fractured bone sections but the doctors hold little hope for recovery.
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Plainfield
Ind
Walter Moon
Carter
Cooper
Female hobo travels through Muncie bound for New York
Saturday night in Muncie a female hobo identified as Julia Winslow from Omaha arrived while walking eastward to New York City for the experience. She told officers she was traveling from the west.
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Muncie
Ind
Julia Winslow
Omaha
New York City
Professor Heise Speaks on Anti-Imperialism in Jeffersonville
Professor Philip F. Heise of Omaha planned a talk on anti-imperialism in Jeffersonville Saturday night but only four men attended to hear him.
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Philip F. Heise
Omaha
Jeffersonville
Infant drops purse on train near Hagerstown
Mrs. Francis W. Cox slept aboard a train near Hagerstown when her infant child cast the purse from the window. The purse contained a $350 certificate of deposit and a $10 bill.
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Francis W. Cox
Hagerstown
Births and Marriages in Local Notices
Birth notices list E. E. and Allen. Alfred and Hamilton. W. E. and Coffman. Gus and J. Lout. William F. P. and Maggie Lotz. N. A. and Imogene Moore. William H. and Minnie Vehling. George R. and Ida Mattox. Mike and Rosa Traugott. Robert J. Sitzman. Eva C. Robbins. George W. Massey. Elizabeth Green. Mabel A. Race. Joseph Hessman. George Schurman. Thomas E. Dawson. Edward L. Hodge. John B. Bunnemeyer. Lizzie Menuel. Lloyd E. Foster. Marguerite Hooker. Marriages include William Banks and Eliza Hawkins. Robert Summel and Mary Tirell. E Parker Smith and Florence Nunn. Richard K. Stout and Mary Swisher. George W. Tingle and Mary Rushton. Thomas E. Courtney and Margaret Anderson.
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E. E
Allen
Eixth-St
Alfred
Hamilton
W. Washington-st
W. E
Coffman
Dorman-st
Gus
J. Lout
Harding-st
William FP
Maggie Lotz
EB. Washington-st
N. A
Imogene Moore
N. Tillnois-st
Wm. H
Minnie Vehling
Dearborn-st
George R
Ida
Mattox
Mike and
Rosa Traugott
S. Illinoisst
Elizabeth Green
Mabel A. Race
Bellefontaine St
Joseph Hessman
Keystone-ave
George Schurman
Charles-st
Thomas E. Dawson
E. Washington-st
Edward L. Hodge
Fayette-st
John B. Bunnemeyer
Meridian-st
Lizzie Menuel
Downey-st
Lloyd E. Foster
Glens Valley
Marguerite’ Hooker
South-st
William Banks
Eliza Hawkins
Robert Summel
Alary E. Tirell
E. Parker Smith
Florence L. Nunn
Richard K. Stout
Mary F. Swisher
George W. Tingle
Mary Rushton
Thomas E. Courtney
Margaret M. Anderson
Local Resident May Be Baked in New York Process
Edward W. Green of North Judson is described as ossifying with a rigid body and only the face showing perspiration as authorities plan transfer to New York for the baking procedure.
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Edward W. Green
North Judson
New York
Marion women clash over love in store incident
Two Marion women infatuated with the same man fought in a local store over affection. The bizarre clash disrupted a routine shopping outing and drew attention from bystanders and store staff alike.
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Marion
Rowdy Moon Shot in Cartersburg Stand Off
In Cartersburg Indiana deputy constables Oakley and Sparks confronted Rowdy Bert Moon after he allegedly assaulted a boy and a woman. Moon was shot and died at his doorway as Sparks and Oakley fired, Moon collapsing after running outside. Sparks claims one shot. Moon leaves a wife and infant, despite his rowdy rep.
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Moon
Sparks
Fred Oakley
Cartersburg
Oakley
Till Sparks
Harry Snodgrass
Harry
Maria Snodgrass
Allt
Bark Embleton Sinks After Collision With Cunard Campania
The bark Embleton sunk off Holyhead after a collision with the Cunard liner Campania in fog. Embleton carried 20 tons of dynamite and gunpowder. Seven crewmen were rescued and eleven, including the captain, drowned.
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Liverpool
Campania
Holyhead
Hoosier Thief Sought in West Virginia Requisition Issued
William Morton wanted in Fort Wayne for stealing 300 dollars from Herman Heersche. a requisition was sent to West Virginia where he is held in Wheeling. The prosecutor made four copies by mistake and paid sixteen dollars. eleven will be refunded as Indiana no longer charges for requisitions while West Virginia demands five dollars.
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West Virginia
William Morton
Fort Wayne
Herman Heersche
Wheeling
Emmett V. Emrick
Indiana
Busy World Highlights From Global News Stretches
Natural gas discovery near Pana Illinois. Columba falls to insurgents. Sixty four couples wed at St Joseph Michigan. Two Russians duel to death near Aberdeen North Dakota. Mexican troops scatter Yaquis into bands. National Democratic Committee begins work in Chicago. Texas wool stockpiles two million pounds awaiting higher prices. Detroit Minnesota boy reports suicide in vacant lot. Sam Kelly 60 Owensboro Kentucky kills brother in law 70 Sunday. Eighth Regulars travel from Cuba to Fort Snelling Minnesota then to China. Amur returns from Klondike with 90 passengers and one million dollars in gold. El Paso officers seize fifteen Italians smuggling into US. Dr Bellinzaghi Brazilian experiments claims cure for yellow fever. White Boxers attack Wah Kee Escanaba Michigan. John Howard Bryant 93 birthday celebrated at Princeton Montana. Wm Rockefeller auto accident near New York leaves bruised millionare. Buena Vista graves to be disinterred for reburial in San Antonio Texas. Messenger James F Smith carries sympathy to President Kruger from 29 000 American schoolchildren returns to Philadelphia. Patrolman Eck Marinette Michigan accidentally kills prisoner Joseph B Mitchell. friend rescue attempt fails as Eck fires and hits wrong man.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Aberdeen
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
Texas
Detroit
Mtehh
Sam Kelly
Owensboro
Robert ‘Bryant
el Paso
Tex
United States
Bellinzaghi
Escanaba
Wah Kee
John Howard Bryant
William Cullen Bryant
Princeton
Rockefeller
Marinette
Joseph
Mitchell
Bunday
Building Permits Report From Indianapolis Area
Crawfordsville road pumping station project listed at 95 000 dollars. Schooley family at Walter near New York street receives a frame house permit for 2500 dollars. R B Johnson Fort Wayne avenue gets a frame house permit for 500 dollars. L A Coleman 910 West Thirty first street approved for a frame house at 1500 dollars. E J Wiesman 808 Tacoma avenue for kitchen work 50 dollars. M B Biddle 231 East New York street frame house 75 dollars. C M Dickson 1321 Nordyke avenue adds 250 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Tacoma Ave
M. B. Biddle
E. New York-st
C. M. Dickson
Nordyke Ave
Dyspepsia Cure Claim Promoted in Odd Toast
A garbled excerpt describes a gentleman cured of dyspepsia who quotes Burns and touts a product named Kodol's Dyspepsia Cure. The text asserts immediate relief and radical cure of indigestion, with a boastful tone about meals and digestion.
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Kodol
City Markets Provisions and Groceries Prices
Indianapolis, July 3. City markets list wide ranges for meats fresh produce canned goods and staples. Prices shown include smoked hams dried beef lard sausage bacon various beans, cornmeal sugar and coffee, with peaches apples pears and berries among daily offerings. Markets note prices for oysters, meats, and dairy products with regional supplies from Indiana and Tennessee.
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Indianapolis
Weeld
California
Indiana
Tierces
Sic
Brazil
Ridgewood
Phoenix A
Empire
Ideal
Windsor
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Makepeace Tuition Waiver Limited to Days Taught
State Superintendent Jones rules that Center township students transferred to Indianapolis school use only ten months tuition waiver but only for the 181 days actually taught. The decision affects Township Trustee Makepeace and the transfer arrangements within the Indianapolis school system.
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Jones
Makepeace
Center Township
Indianapolis School Corporation
Deaths From Accidents and a Daring Fall
In Chicago a kettle spill during a bath scalded a 2 year old and caused death. New York reports Rebecca Murphy died after blood poisoning from a kitten bite five weeks after an earlier bite. Paterson notes Hugh Taft dived from a phase bridge into the Passaic falls basin after wagering a dollar.
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New York
Rebecca _ Murphy
Miss Murphy
Paterson
N. J
Hugh. Taft
Oscar Wright
Passaic Falls
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Ion Awa
Minnor
Isaac Newton
Perry Heath
de Resske
Vorce
Hie
Aka
W. C. Vajen
Robert J. Sitzman
Eva C. Robbins
Broadway
George W. Massey
Garfield-ave
Indiana Inklings
Olle Frazier
D. M. Snyder
Peru
Laporte
Mary B. Wilson
Shelbyville
Hiram I. Bearss
Philippine Islands
Ruth
Hesse- Cassel
J. T. Whitlock
Aurora and Rising Sun Telegraph Company
Charles M. Walters
Frankfort
J. C. Little
Rossville
Walters
Charles G. Offutt
Greenfield
William A. Hennegat
Tippecanoe County
Democrats
Casto
Terre Haute
Joshua ‘Hoover
Matty Gatsland
John Cataland
Nottingham
England
Ernest. Norris
Mulberry St
U. S
Central Christian Church
Columbus
Ithmar, Néssor
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Wantd
Rowdy
Bert Moon
Oakley and
Tillman Sparks
Road St
Hendricks County
Merle Moon
Young Moon
Embleton
Pana
Ill
Colon
Columbia
Cuba
Minn
Amur
Klondike
City Markets
Tennessee
Singapore
Young Wyson
Johnson
Geoma
Timothy
Kentucky
Canada
Neas
Iske
W. S
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Limburger
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Winifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Island City
Slack
Blessburg
Makepeaces Will
Ivan Pijouwski
Lump and
Crush
Indianapolis Gas CO
Christ
East Washington St
Osories
Vonneguts
Vonnegut
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