Overstreet Says Republicans Must Fight Like Trojans
Chicago reports from the Republican headquarters as Congressmen Babcock and Hull meet with Secretary Overstreet. He warns gains depend on holding western districts while recapturing eastern ones, noting fragile margins and the need for unity to secure a Republican majority in Congress.
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Life at Fairview Camp A Soldier City Admired
Tented life at Fairview Camp draws visitors as officers and regimental tents form a bustling, orderly regimental headquarters. Gen. McKee and Col. Frank oversee daily routines while cooks prepare onion pie and hot roasts, delighting officers and guests in a disciplined, homelike atmosphere.
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Imperial troops purge Boxers in Shanghai
Report from Shanghai dated July 23 notes fugitives claim imperial Chinese troops kill Boxers on sight, accusing Boxers of deceiving them into a hopeless struggle. The dispatch underscores a brutal crackdown amid ongoing unrest.
Li Hung Chang Still Confident in Foreigners Safety
A Shanghai dispatch to the Times quotes Li Hung Chang affirming foreigners in the capital are safe and promising to refuse negotiations if the Manchu party killed them. He notes fighting has ceased, foreign troops south of Yuho bridge, Tung Fuh Siang's forces north of it, and plans to await ministers moving news before heading north with 10,000 escort troops.
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Italian minister at Pekin confirms legations report
A Rome dispatch quotes the Italian foreign office receiving a satisfactory telegram from the consul at Shanghai. The message from Marquis Raget the Italian minister at Pekin confirms the report of the safety of the legations.
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Italian Warship Elba Commander Reports Pekin Losses
Rome dispatch from Taku quotes the Elba commander stating that foreign detachments in Pe kin have suffered heavy losses while the ministers remain safe. The report notes cautious optimism amid ongoing conflicts and mentions unidentified foreign forces.
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Taku
Pekin
Minister Wa Under Double Guard at State Department
Washington July 25 The minister is under double guard with two detectives posted at the state department's request to thwart cranks and accidents and remote possibilities.
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State Department
Attorney general blocks tax evasion in express case
Attorney general Taylor filed an answer in federal court to American Express Co. complaint seeking to stop Hart from certifying county assessments in Indiana. Claims about 15 million dollars of notes and bonds in New York are used in the express business and taxed nowhere else. Temporary restraining order granted. trial likely Saturday. Also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve warning about counterfeit products.
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American Express Company
State-andciter Hart
Indiana
New York
Progress pants sale offers steep discounts tomorrow
The Progress announces a great pants sale with $3.00 pants marked down to $1.05 tomorrow and a $7.00 pants sale reduced to $4.95. The notice emphasizes bargain pricing and limited-time offers for shoppers seeking low-cost apparel.
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Progress
Swindle in Indiana Portland Farm Deal
Two men identified as W. H. Harris of Indiana and W. C. Brown of Hamilton Ohio swindled farmer John Franks out of 2500 dollars during a farm purchase negotiation. A satchel claimed to hold Franks' money and 5000 dollars for the swindlers was found to hold only newspapers and novels when opened.
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Ind
W. H. Harris
Indiana
W.C. Brown
Hamilton
John Franks
Franks
Downey Sworn City Leader as Washington Council Shifts
Washington Indiana on July 23 reports the city council elected Democrat John Downey to replace Republican Fabe Summers who resigned. The move gives the Democrats a majority and the party immediately discharged all policemen firemen and street workmen and appointed Democrats to those posts.
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Ind
John Downey
Fabe Summers
Right heart bullet detail in Merlin Moon case
Autopsy reveals Merlin Moon died from a 32 caliber bullet fired by Tilman Sparks. Moon was killed Sunday at Cartersburg. Coroner has not yet ruled. report notes the heart was on the right side of the body. In a separate item, lightning struck Wm Whitenger’s barn, injuring him and his two sons. barn and contents burned. All three victims expected to recover.
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Ind
Merlin Moon
Cartersburg
Tilman Sparks
Frankfort
Wm. Whitenger
Whitenger
Continental fraternal union settlement delayed in Indiana
Richmond Ind July 25 Effort to close Continental fraternal union affairs failed as Terre Haute parties refused the compromise settlement. The receiver’s final settlement is indefinitely delayed as a result.
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Terre Haute
Richmond factories adopt Saturday half holiday
Impure milk sickness among Lafayette children. Thad Fields of Bedford raised a two pounds 2 quarter tomato. Jeffersonville depot to ship 40 carloads to China. Six-months-old babe of Charles Thode went stone blind. Dropsy of the brain, Anderson may buy Columbus franchise. Interstate league entry. Marion cycle works to manufacture more than bicycles. Tippecanoe battle reproduction postponed at Kokomo powwow. Lightning killed William Walker’s horse near Brazil. Arch Newman missing from Greenfield writes from Chicago he will not return. Note from wife to George Albertson. Coroner to investigate Allen Chamberlain in Evansville poorhouse accident. Rev. David W. Potts sues Maitland Claycomb for injuries. Myrtle Wicker unconscious at mourners bench. Councilman Smith of Logansport finds double. Will of Adam S. Baker provides marriage pay. Clevenger and Pence clash. squire injured. Rev. Williams sues lampkins for criminal libel. Marriage license issued to Arthur Israel and Olive Miltenberger. Bride-to-be bought license and remarked It’s A lunatic created considerable etches.
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Logansport
Rochester
Adam S. Baker
South Bend
Emma M. Schwartz
Charles Clevenger
Luther Pence
Anderson
Vemillion
Squire
John F. Williams
Second Baptist Church
Sherman Lampkins
Williams
Lampkins
Arthur Israel
Middletown
Olive Miltenberger
Goshen
Kinney
Austrian Wedding In Diamond And Elkbart Street Incident
The report notes an Austrian wedding at Diamond with extended celebrations, friends taking charge, lavish tables, and a wreath of artificial flowers sold to bidders. It also mentions a man on Elkbart's main street wearing knives and a leather collar with wire nails during a test. Lucinda Ware of Greentown sues her son Oliver for $5,000 in real estate, claiming she was not mentally responsible when she conveyed it to him amid his opposition to a second marriage.
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Diamond
Lucinda Ware
Greentown
Howard County
Oliver
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice Card
Births record various families with names and addresses listing newborns a boy or girl at specific streets. Deaths note several residents with ages and causes including tuberculosis pneumonia and exhaustion. Marriages list multiple couples with paired names and venues followed by building permits for homes and alterations with addresses and costs.
Liners Defeat Young Hoosiers On Orchard Grounds
The Liners beat the Young Hoosiers 9 to 4 on Wednesday at Orchard grounds. Battery pairs were Gallagher and Ingleking and Nieber and Costello. Liners remain open for games with clubs under li.
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SUN Liners
Town Talk items mix damages fires taxes and notices
A string of local notes covers Harry L. Jones seeking damages from an Indiana warp company after a machine mishap. an Indianapolis gambler reportedly wins 1290 at John Alexander’s gambling house in Columbus by roulette fix. Arthur Scott’s barn at 2121 College Ave burns Tuesday, loss 300, cause unknown. firemen suspect arson. M M McManus for Wa bash railroad asks state tax commissioners to cut a road assessment of 30151 per mile. stevenson building boss barbers meet with no action until Keller’s hall on Washington St. Mrs John Rambo dies at her daughter’s home on Wright St with survivors including Mrs Zimmerman and Mrs Meltzer, funeral Wednesday 2 pm, Crown Hill burial. ads note Dr Thomas Electric Oil and clothing sale offers. local services and business listings round out the town chatter.
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Indiana Warp Company
Indianapolis
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Columbus
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College Ave
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Wabash Railroad
Boss Barbers
Stevenson
Keller's Hall
Washington St
John Rambo
Ernest. Zimmerman
Wright St
Zimmerman
Meltzer
Crown Hill
City Markets Provisions and Groceries in Indianapolis
Indianapolis July 25 market report lists smoked hams, bacon, shoulders, sausage, and pickled meats with varied prices. Also covers fresh produce, fruits, nuts, canned goods, fish and game, oats, flour, oils, cheese, butter, live poultry, coal, and drugs with detailed per unit or per case rates.
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