Tally-Ho Horn Triggers Camp Durbin Arms Call Chaos
Two alarm calls echoed through Camp Durbin on Thursday night causing confusion. Brig. Gen. McKee ordered a drill while Col. H B Smith of the Second Regiment thought a fire call triggered the march out. Regiments of First Second and Third regiments responded then recalled, with reports timing from 2 to 54 minutes. Memorial services followed at the gospel tent with Gov Durbin present.
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S. Logsdon
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E. F. Thayer
J. J. Backman
W. J. Coleman
Lieut. Schreeder
Young Fosburg Cleared in Manslaughter Trial
Pittsfield Massachusetts July 26 The Fosburg trial ends with Robert Stewart Fosburg found not guilty by a 12 man jury in eight minutes from arraignment to verdict The court dismissed the manslaughter indictment and Fosburg was discharged amid a quiet audience demonstration The Fosburg family moved to the Hotel Wendell as hundreds offered congratulations
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Burg
Robert Stewart Fosburg
Young Fosburg
Stevens
Fosburg
Wendell
Indianapolis man believes Elkins lynching victim may be his brother
Ed Brooks of 1734 Olive Street Indianapolis writes Elkins authorities after his brother William Brooks is lynched in a public park in Elkins West Virginia for shooting a police officer. He recalls past events and asks for confirmation while noting family anxiety and a recent letter dated Thursday.
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Ed Brooks
D. Somers & Co
Olivest
William Brooks
Elkins
W. Va
Brooks
Indianapolis
Irish Hill
Boo Gang
Albert Krull
Vizcaya captain says Schley was not coward at Santiago
Cadiz Spain special to the Journal quotes Capt Eulate commander of the Vizcaya on July 3 in front of Santiago. He says Rear-admiral Schley did not act cowardly during the battle and notes the Brooklyn altered course while Cervera and the Teresa attempted to ram.
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Santiago
Eulate
Viscaya
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Brooklyn
Teresa
Cervera
Nothing to Do but Roast Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m July 27 calls for continued warm fair weather Friday night and Saturday. Temperature readings show 81 at 7 a m to 95 at 2 p m with generally fair in Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio and Kentucky. Weather discussion notes heat area moving back and forth and includes a humorous forecast jab about Louisville. Reports of rain in Texas and good cotton crop prospects with rains in Indian territory and light rains in Iowa and Nebraska.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Wappenhans
Louisville
Texas
Indian Territory
Iowa
Nebraska
Heat Wave Grips Indiana Cities With Prostrations and Deaths
A record one tenth of an inch of rain fell at Logansport while the state remained dry. Prostrations hit several individuals including Eugene Williams and M C Johnson. Evansville, Princeton, Wabash, Portland, Sullivan, Terre Haute, and Valparaiso reported deaths and numerous prostrations. James Fitch of Jeffersonville became insane from heat and Mrs. Eliza Fagg of Terre Haute died after taking morphine amid heat distress.
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Logansport
Eugene Wiliams
Douglass Sr
Grand Hotel
M. C. Johnson
East and Market Srs
Evansville
Princeton
Wabash
Portland
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Valparaiso
James Fitch
Jeffersonvills
Eliza Fagg
Russia Orders American to Leave St Petersburg
George Ikennan, an American author, was ordered by a high police officer to depart Russia by 10 p m Friday. Officials cite political untrustworthiness and say the interior minister can expel undesirable foreigners. Kennan notified the U S minister Tower but did not request intervention.
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ST. Petersburg
George Ikennan
Russia
Kennan
U.S
Tower
It Will Be a Cold Day The Haines Megally Voting Case
Alvin Haines faced Megally voting charges in Justice Shuck's Haughville court on Friday afternoon but no trial occurred. Republicans expected venire to Justice Emmerich where Democrats hope the case will be dismissed by a different judge. Attorney W W Spencer warned the case would not be tried until cooler weather.
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Alvin Haines
Mexican exhibit may move to Indianapolis for free quarters
The Merchants' association reports word that the Mexican exhibit at Buffalo could be relocated to Indianapolis if suitable quarters are provided free of charge. The Mexican government is weighing a permanent U S display with New York and Indianapolis as preferred locations.
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Indianapolis
United States
New York
Break on Brooklyn Bridge Reopens Safety Concern
New York reports a fresh break on the Brooklyn bridge near the recent suspender failure. FE engineer Martin judged it not serious and an official report Friday deemed the bridge perfectly safe.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Martin
Insanity Trust Probe Report Examines Marion County
Deputy Attorney General Cassius Hadley presented findings to the attorney general on insanity proceedings in Marion County. The report highlights a surge in discharges from the insane hospital and suggests many commitments were not appropriate. It cites affidavits from city dispensary, police, and hospital staff as drivers of inflated discharge rates and outlines irregular billing and witness practices.
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Insanity Trust
Hadley
City Hospital
Justice Leckman
Justice Steeck
Justice Stout
Justice Rickerson
Justice Shepard
Justice Lockman
Justice Smock
Justice Nickerson
Postal Clerk Charged With Robbing Mails At Union Station
Frank M. Smallwood railway postal clerk living at 1717 Park Ave was arrested by Postoffice inspectors A. R. Holmes and W. T. Fletcher on charges of robbing the mails. Ten stolen letters and several packages were found in his lunch basket at Union Station. He admitted the thefts and was held on 2000 bond for the grand jury.
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Frank M. Smallwood
Parkave
A. R. Holmes
Cincinnati
W. T. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Union Station
Smallwood
Spencer House
U.S
Moores
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Holmes
Kansas
Inspector Fletcher
Fletcher
Col. W. E. Bundy
South
Col. Bundy
United States
Southern
Ohio
Police discuss unbuttoning coats for hot weather
The Sun reports that the Board of Public Safety may amend summer rules to let policemen unbutton their tight coats during heat. Commissioners Hyde and Mahoney said they would consult the superintendent, noting no formal complaints but recognizing officers’ discomfort. Superintendent Quigley said coats are light but hot and will seek a balance of discipline and relief.
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Board of Public Safety
Hyde
Mahoney
Mr. Hyde
Quigley
Milwaukee
Secretary Bishop Aims to Pressure Morgan in Steel Strike
Columbus July 26 Secretary Bishop of the state board of arbitration may travel to New York to urge J. P. Morgan and associates to arbitrate the steel strike. Eighteen Ohio mills are affected. Bishop denies considering Mark Hanna as mediator.
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Bishop
State Board of Arbitration
New York
J. P. Morgan
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Rubber trust formation eyed in major consolidation push
Reports out of New York indicate talks for a nationwide rubber business merger modeled after the United States Steel Corp. plan. The deal would unite leading crude rubber firms with Chas. R. Flint and other large players linked to the rubber trade suspected of backing the move. Also noted is the reported death of Mrs. Wilson wife of Rev. J W Wilson, longtime Mayflower church pastor, formerly of Council Bluffs Iowa.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Chas. R. Flint
Wilson
J. W. Wilson
Council Bluffs, In
Mayflower Church
Here
Germ killers cite Cascarets as modern cure method
The ad proclaims the modern way to cure disease is to destroy its germs and promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartics as germ killers and cleansers sold by druggists for 10 and 25 cents.
Appel Still Leads Ballot Contest Amid Broad Field
The near completion of balloting shows John J. Appel maintaining the lead. Usamim holds second with Tax in third place as other candidates including Holtzman Marott Brown and numerous others are listed as runs. The text lists many names and hints at ongoing vote counts with arrangements and notes attached.
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John J. Appel
Usamim
Tax
Holtzman
Marott
Brown
Mnishi, Ve
Cooler At St. Louis Provides Relief Amid Heat
The cooling breeze brought relief to residents, lowering heat suffering and death rates as relief measures continue. Forecasters warn further warming to come with Friday expected to bring more heat and joy among the populace.
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Diction Weather Bureau
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