City Debates Garbage Contract as McCarthy Failures Mount
City officials including Mayor Taggart push to void the bargain with contractor McCarthy over poor garbage collection in a South City district. Fines escalate to spur action while health inspectors report neglect and union of public works leaders debate ending the contract and hiring direct collection at contractor expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
McCarthy
Board of Health
S. Meridian St
Union St
Drs. Morrison
Cline
Col. M. A. Downing
Board of Public Works
Board of Works
St. Louis
Tragic Indiana Child Burned To Death After Oil Can Explosion
Tie May De Hart, six, daughter of Sylvanus De Hart of North Indianapolis, died Friday afternoon after a coal oil can exploded. Mrs De Hart found her child enveloped in flames upon returning from a neighbor. She extinguished the fire but could not save her. The child’s entire body was burned and it is believed she tried to pour on more oil, following her mother’s example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie May de Hart
Sylvanus de Hart
Indianapolis
Elections a Knights and Daughters of Tabor Officiers
At the Tabor session Friday officers were elected for the grand temple and tabernacle of Illinois led by Chief Grand Master G G Phelps of Cairo and other named officers from Chicago Quincy Keokuk Evanston and Springfield. Installations followed in Tomlinson hall with a Chicago ladies drill and a July meeting planned in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Johnson
Springfield
Ill
Fanny Washington
Cairo
C. G
Cyrus Farrer
Evanston
Mary O. Miller
A. J. Burton
Silas Bozart
Quincy
Emma Sterles
Bloomington
Fanny Johnson
Dodson
Indiana
Illinois
Tomlinson Hall
Ladies’ Corps of
Chicago
The Noble T Tag at the Business Men's Driving Club
Crowds fill the grandstand as Thomas Taggart and Sterling Holt race the half mile. Eight entries compete in the 3:00 class with John B and Black Stone winning first and second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taggart
Sterling R. Holt
Emma Wilkes
Mar
Kaehne
Alma K
W. W. Baker
John B
C. B. Shideler
Black Stone
C. E. Shover
Charlie Bay
Bert Pendleton
Myrtle
Nick W Harrison
Belle
Blair
Short
Billy Briggs
Jim B
Alvin Cavetts
Fat Murphy
J. C. Sipe
Robert C
Pat Murphy
Pat
Lynched For Alleged Treatment Of Wife Near Jackson's Hole
Wyoming report states John D. Sargent of Machias Me was lynched by a mob near Jackson's Hole. His wife Addie Crane Sargent, from Machias, died after destitution and exposure found by passing soldiers. Father Henry Sargent a prominent citizen fears threats turned deadly.
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Machias
Wyoming
John D. Sargent
Jackson's Hole
Henry Sargent
John Dpd
Sargent
Robert Ray Hamilton
Wyoming Ranch
Hamilton
Addie Crane
Rainy weekend forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m July 25 calls for occasional rains Saturday night and Sunday with two strong thunderstorms passing over the city late Friday night. Noon temperature Saturday was 78 and 2 p m 81. Thunderstorms brought 0 38 inches of rain in a brief spell and high winds up to 33 miles an hour. some tree limbs were blown down but no serious damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wappy
Births and deaths reported with charity drive details
The list records numerous births with parents and addresses across the city, followed by a deaths section noting Robert M. Gee and others with ages and causes. A charity update notes the fresh air mission caring for over 100 children and Miss Sarah Ernest succeeding Miss Ashby as head nurse. At Wildwood on Thursday night 16 percent of proceeds go to the mission fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresh Air Mission
Sarah Ernest
Ashby
Wildwood
Mission Fund
Tariff Bill Passed Amid Party Alignments and Signing
Senate approval of the Dingley tariff bill came 40 to 0 as McEnery and Stewart supported the measure while Teller and Allen did not vote. Populists Butler and Heitfeld were paired against. President signed it into law after the vote amid crowded galleries.
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Stewart—Tfeller
Butler
Heitfeld
Washington
Senate
McEnery
Alabama
Teller
Allen
Stewart
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Clinton
Clay
Cockrell
Faulkner
Gorman
Jones
Arkansas
Lindsay
Mallory
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Morgan
Murphy
Feitus
Roach
Smith
Tillman
Tur Jey
Turner
Turpie
West
Walthall
White
Harris
Wanna
Mr. Rawlins
Utah
Hobart
Allen's Tariff Tirade Marks Senate Session
Washington July 24. The senate met to take up executive business and reopen after a brief pause. Senator Allen criticized the tariff bill and predicted public anger, saying the senate is driven by partisan aims like a ward caucus. He refrained from voting as populist senators advised. Senator Caffery then spoke on sugar provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
O'Atock
Allen
Chamber
Congress
Pettifoggery
Democratic Party
Caffery
Louisiana
Nominations Confirmed by Senate for Canal Commission and Federal Posts
The senate confirmed Rear-admiral John G. Walker Captain Oberlin M. Carter and Lewis M. Haupt to the Nicaragua canal commission. Also named were Norris D. Wickersham William D. Wright Creighton M. Foraker Albert D. Elliott Andrew L. Morrison John C. Ivynch William S. Clinton George B D Greene Miles Cavanaugh William R. Manning for various U S posts in Alabama Tennessee New Mexico California Montana and District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
John G. Walker
U.S. N
Oberlin M. Carter
Lewis M. Haupt
Pennsylvania
United States
Norris D. Wickersham
Alabama
William D. Wright
Tennessee
Creighton M. Foraker
New Mexico
Albert D. Elliott
Ohio politics debated with Norton backing Democrats
Congressman Norton, touring Ohio from Washington, predicts Democratic victory in gubernatorial and legislative races. He faults Bushnell as weak, notes Hanna faction splits, and cites scandals in Cincinnati. Norton highlights campaign funds and Sorg’s integrity, while McLean seeks influence with limited state presence. A Sabbath observance debate at Acton camp meeting ends without a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Norton
State Tax Board
B. & O. Railroad
Washington
Tax Board
Gov. Mount
Ohio
Republican Party
Hanna
Foraker
Cincinnati
Bushnell
Mark Hanna
Republican
John R. MeLean
Senate
Paul Sorg
Congress
McLean
Indianapolis Men Form Prospecting Group For Klondike Gold
A slate of Indianapolis businessmen forms a prospecting company with capital of 350000 already partly subscribed. Daugherty, a metallurgist, joins as tester with 60 laborers and engineers to go in spring. Dr. O A Ward will serve as physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Klondike
Daugherty
O. A. Ward
Sam Small Takes Divorce Case to Court Battle
Rev Samuel W. Small announces he has enlisted Senator Daniel and John Wise to defend a divorce suit filed by his daughter Loretta Ford against her husband. He denounces the charges as forged and vows to defend her chastity while exposing his son-in-law’s alleged associations with gamblers and thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Samuel W. Small
Daniel
John
Wise
Loretta Ford
Sam W. Small
Adam
Lightning Strikes Herrick Home Damaging Structure
The 2122 Cornell avenue residence of R. C. Herrick was struck at about 1 40 Saturday morning. Herrick and his son Frank were slightly shocked but uninjured. Plaster fell from walls, and the lightning rod protected house while observers joked about a loud shirt or a warning to leave the Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Herrick
Cornellave
Mr. Herrick
Frank
Herrick
Cal Darnell
Democratic Party
Two Railroad Tax Pleas Before State Board
W W O'Brien for the Grand Rapids & Indiana and Cincinnati Richmond & Fort Wayne railroads argued their 139 mile system before the state board of tax commissioners. He cited 1893 gross $205000 and net $88000, while last year showed gross $232000 and net $37000, proposing Michigan style taxing on railroad earnings to cut current taxes. In police court James Comerford, found roaming Friday with a $30 money order, presented a parchment claiming service as a sober, industrious English soldier. He denied Tamany ties and was released with a suggestion to hire a guard for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. WH. O’brien
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Tammany
Higgins
Is it saving or robbery in Indianapolis loan case
A party paid $575 to an Indianapolis loan association over two years. With dividends of $28.47, the total is $603.47. The company said after three months $525.97 would be repaid, implying a loss of $77.50 or 1244 percent of the amount paid in. Explain the loss. CURIOUS, Dodged His Wife. KF W Prosch of Logansport, whose wife sues for divorce, is accused of returning to Logansport while she searched for evidence in Indianapolis.
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Sun
Indianapolis
KF. W. Prosch
Logansport
Presch
Prosch
Artie Beemer
Michigan St
Funeral for Hiram B. McCune Held at Family Home
The funeral of Hiram B. McCune, once a leading figure in wholesale groceries, is set for Sunday at 2 PM from his daughter Mrs Abner Lewis's home at 530 Central avenue. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Samuel Socwell and Joseph T. McCune.
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H. B. McCune
Hiram B. McCune
Abner Lewis
Central Ave
Samuel Socwell
Joseph T. McCune
Local Society Notes Highlight Mayors and Marriages
Mr and Mrs William A Brown travel east while Mr and Mrs William H Smythe visit Mr and Mrs Mortimer Wye in Laporte. Mrs Mary Gray Béarns arrives from Minneapolis to see her father Col S F Gray. Mrs Thomas D Hastman returns from Europe and stays with her mother in Crawfordsville. Dr Hastman to return to America in four weeks. Hartford City sees Ora Six wed George Maret at the bride’s mother's home with Rev Craven officiating.
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William A. Brown
Wiliam H. Smythe
Mortimer Wye
Laporte
Mary Gray Béarns
Minneapolis
Col
S. F. Gray
N. Capital Ave
Thomas D. Hastman
Europe
Crawfordsville
Hastman
America
Hartford City
Miss Ora Six
George Maret
Rev. Craven
The
Presbyterian Church
See the China Closets at Wm L Elder’s Sale
Horse owner Janes visits Wm L Elder’s showroom to view the China Closets as part of a sliding sale, with catalog items and featured furniture on display.
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Wm L. Elder
Debs Calls For Action Amid West Virginia Coal Strike
In Columbus reports say West Virginia strike leaders claim growing support with miners marching to band together. Debs and Mahon plan speeches in Clarksburg Worthington Moundsville and Wheeling as the strike spreads to central Pennsylvania and hunger for coal grows amid freight-rate refusals.
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Columbus
Pearce
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Wheeling
Ratchford
Samuel Gompers
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Columbia County
Hallings
Cleveland
Baltimore & Ohio
Two Real Women at Court Over Sassy Slipper Remark
In a Saturday courthouse scene Mrs. Lilly Sprecher accused Mrs. Alida Bartels of an insult, while Bartels claimed Sprecher struck her four times with a slipper. Judge Cox imposed a $1 fine plus costs. Attorney John W. Blake noted the legal proceedings.
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Lilly Sprecher
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Johnnie McCarthy
Tabor
Mongy
Sribernacle
International Order of Knights' and Daughters of Tabor
Twabich’s Court
the Noble T. Tag
Fred
Olga Renier
Henry and
Mary Wischweeier
August
Wilhelmina Miller
Hamilton Ave
Lizzie Thau
Hendricksst
Ernest and
Lina Rieman
Weghorstst
Margaret McNamara
Tajion-st
Loy
John and
Mery Thompson
Bright-st
Julius and
Margaret
William and
Fredrica Ostheimer
Vermont-st
Robert M. Gee
Willie Killian
W. Fifth-st
Ed Henderson
West and
Georgia-sts
Mwenery
Ler
Yeas
Aldrich
Allison
Baker
Burrows
Carter
Clark
Davis
Bebse
Hikins Fairbanks
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Wale
Hansbrough
Havney
Hoar
Toflge
Mechride
McMillan
Mason
Morrill
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Platt
Conn
Pritchard
Preetor
Quay
Sewell
Shain
Spooney
Thurston
Warren
Wetmere
Bama
Mr. Caffery
Business Office of
the Sun
Christ
Denison House
Acool Hale Million
Falls
Buckeye State
Norton
Acton
Meridian St. M. E
Hilton
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
Central Christian
J. E
Pounds
Christ Episcopal
A. J. Graham
Blackford St
M. E
C. W. Crooke
Roberts Park
W. T. Bradford
Central-ave
Ju. G. Adkinson
New Orleans
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle
Presbyterian
C. Smith
St. Chapel
J.C. ‘Smith
Mount Jackson Chapel
C. J. Forsythe
Guré
Hood
Sam Small
the Devil
Richard Herrick
Janes
Debs
Virginia Field
Fitchford
Fairmont
W. Va
Fred Dilcher
Thurman
New River District
M. D. Ratchford
Fey Columbus
James W. Rea
Painters and Decorators
Clarksburg
Mahenu
Worthington
Moundsville
Rivesville
United Mineworkers
Palatins Aurora
Monongah
Kings
Miler
Debs and
Mahon
Campbell
Parkersburg
Erator
R. Hite
Eugene V. Debs
Monongahi Union
John W. Blake
Baldwin
Busines
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