Frank Burke Named for Congress by Acclamation
At the district 7 Democratic convention in Cleveland hall, Frank J Burke was named the party’s nominee for Congress by acclamation after a tense session. Delegates debated free silver, opposed Indiana delegates to the national convention, and criticized authority figures while praising Burke’s readiness to challenge current officeholders.
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Frank Burke
Congress
Frank J B. Burke
Remus F. Stuart
Taggart
Organization Committee
S. P. Dixon
Tagerat
Dixon
Indiana
Parks Martin
National Resolutions Committee
Burke
Stuart
Fanning
China
Europe
Political rally in Indiana denounces Overstreet and backs Burke
A party convention denounces Jesse Overstreet as a pliant tool of the administration and nominates Frank B. Burke for congress. Burke promises to discuss district questions, questions the McKinley era imperialism, cites a beef and sugar trust critique, and asks voters to weigh McKinley versus Kansas City platform principles. Judge Buckingham and John W. Kern also spoke.
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J. T. Fanning
Resolutions Committee
Jesse Overstreet
Congress
Overstreet
J. E. Bell
Frank B. Burke
Bell
Spaan
Stuart
Burke
McKinley
Kansas City
Republic
Fairview
Hanna
Buckingham
Johnson County
John W. Kern
Republicans Hold Up City Wages to Avert Bankrupt City
Controller Johnson in a Saturday action suspended warrants to delay payments to park and street laborers while salaries were halted. City cash stood at 108 518 77 with bridge funds at 90 480 74 leaving 3 068 08 for general use. A special council session was set for Monday as five Republicans sought answers on finances and a temporary loan to cover July expenses.
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Park Board
Board of Works
Johnson
Joan
Political campaign talk and post office remark center interview
In a Friday interview Hanna described a business campaign as part of the political scene. Chairman Jas K Jones arrived in New York and joked about postal service size, while references to a senate race and vote market were noted amid the Black and White political clash.
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Hanna
Jas. K. Jones
New York
Jing
Hempstead
Arkansas
European Concert Smashes As Kaiser's Speech Roils Europe
London July 28 A sensational dispatch says the concert of powers is effectively shattered after Emperor William's Bremerhaven speech urging a path for Christianity by not yielding. Germany's hard line risks driving China policy while others fear renewed European tensions. An English official calls Tuan Asia's Boxer while the Kaiser becomes Europe’s.
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England
Germany
Kaiser
Prince Tuan
China
Europe
Tuan
Asia
Chinese Agent Reports Massacre of Foreigners
A Nu Schwang agent in Pekin confirms a Chinese representative’s claim that foreigners were massacred. The letter says ministers were killed, foreigners killed their families to spare them from Boxers, and Sir Robert Hart committed suicide.
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Nu Schwang
Pekin
Robert Hart
Ministers Alive Reported by Earl Li in New York
July 2 Tribune prints Li Hung Chang dispatch answering questions on minister safety in Pekin. It states ministers are alive and safe, with allied forces entering Pekin deemed unnecessary.
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New York
the Tribune
Li Hung Chang
A Bucket of Cold Water Near Washington Saloon Fight
William Mallady and Dave Stewart were fined for drunkenness and jailed for assault at 439 W Washington. Stewart says Mallady insulted his wife, sparking a street quarrel that moved from Mike Gunters saloon into an alley, leaving faces black and blue, teeth lost, and gashes on heads. A bucket of cold water interrupted the brawl just as Bike cops Schroeder and Hauser arrived.
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Stewart
Mallady
Mike Gunter
Washington St
Ministers May Be Held as Hostages In China Crisis
London dispatch reports Chinese minister Chi saying Gen Tung Fu Siang has ousted Prince Tuan and detained the ministers. Chi calls for Li Hung Chang to broker their release and says allies should cooperate with the throne against Tung Fu Siang.
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London
Chi
Tung Fu Siang
Prince Tuan
Gen. Siang
Li Hung Chang
Sir Chi
nhTe
Wreck on the I I and W causes death and injuries
A head on collision between two passenger trains No 1 and 2 on the L D W at Camargo Illinois Friday afternoon killed Fireman Arthur Geigis and left Engineer John Schadorf and Conductor Joe Mitchell seriously injured Brakeman George Allen of Indianapolis on his second trip left the switch open causing the crash mail cars and engines suffered heavy damage passengers unharmed Artie Derleth body brought to Indianapolis for burial with funeral planned Sunday afternoon
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Camargo
Ill
Arthur Geigis
John Schadorf
Joe Mitchell
George Allen
Indianapolis
Allen
Artie Derleth
Fridga
Illinois
Elderave
Alleged Edicts Reported From Che Foo Dispatches
Washington July 23 bulletin from the state department notes a dispatch from American consul Fowler at Che Foo. Gov Yuan reports the ministers are well and receiving provisions, and asks Fowler to relay the news to the allied admirals. A July 27 update says most ministers are well and provisions have been supplied to legations, except German ministers.
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Fowler
Che Foo
Shantung
Yuan
State Department
Uncertain Chinese News Holed by Shanghai Dispatches
London reports Chinese updates scarce with cautious hope for minister safety after earlier doubts. A Shanghai dispatch to the Mail claims Prince Tuan led a battle against revolting Boxers and was said to be defeated and killed, though credibility appears limited.
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London
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Tien-Tsin
Shanghai
Tuan
Finds Against Whitcomb in Savings and Loan Case
Judge Carter ruled Saturday that the Jong savings and loan association holds a net claim of 12,097.45 against Secretary Theodore C. Whitcomb. Whitcomb, who led the association for years, had filed about 5.00 for loans after receivership. the association countered with 21,000 alleged withdrawals. Excluding unproven items, the court set the net amount due Whitcomb as stated.
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Eureka Savings and Loan Association
Carter
Theodore C. Whitcomb
Whitcomb
Postoffice expansion request refused for lack of funds
Acting postmaster Shideler received notice from the postoffice department on Saturday that his request for more room and an addition on the north end of the postoffice building will be refused. The denial cites no available appropriation for building or higher rent.
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Tice
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Wright claims Santo Domingo rich in potential resources
W S Wright, once of Indiana and described as Santo Domingo's prime minister, writes to State geologist Blatchley asserting the country holds rich agricultural and mineral potential but remains largely undeveloped. He says he can secure any concession from the president, having visited at the president's invitation.
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W. S. Wright
Indiana
Santo Domingo
Blatchley
Washington youth falls from freight car breaking collar bone
George Washington aged 20 colored fell from a freight car on 543 East Washington Street and broke his collar bone. Dr. Brown at the dispensary treated the injury and mended it.
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George Washington
E. Washington Sr
Dr. Brown
Exposition Express Luxury Sleeping Cars Detail
The excerpt notes the Buffalo departure at 8 00 P M and arrival in New York at 7 53 A M via Lehigh Valley Railroad, highlighting the Exposition Express and its luxurious sleeping cars.
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Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Exposition Express
Schissel's Swimming Bath Opens at West and Canal
Local venue Schissel's Swimming Bath operates at the corner of West and Canal. Temperature remains a noted factor for swimmers as patrons seek comfortable water.
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Schissel’s Swimming Bath
West and Canal, Temp
Catarth Try Hoyt's Folsowed Blood Cure
Hoyt's potion titled Blood Cure is promoted at Wulechner's with a $16.0 price tag. The unusual product is framed as a new pig nutrition aid and medical tonic, drawing attention from local buyers and health enthusiasts. The ad emphasizes novelty and potential benefits while noting limited stock.
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Hoyt
Sixteen New Soldiers Enlisted at Indianapolis Station
The Indianapolis recruiting station enrolled sixteen men this week and has twelve still waiting, with several new applications received Saturday. This marks a busy period for the station.
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Indianapolis
Jewelry and spectacles at Mullallys on Circle
A brief notice from J P Mullally at 28 Circle advertises a general line of jewelry and spectacles and invites customers to purchase goods, noting that a child is safe in the process.
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J. P
Mullally
Twelve Shot to Death in a New Orleans Race Riot
New Orleans July 28 1900 12 people killed and 28 wounded in a race riot sparked by Robert Charles after a gun battle with police. Descriptions detail officers Day and Lamb killed, Charles slain after siege. mobs burned buildings, and National Guard and state troops mobilized in the city.
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New Orleans
Robert Charles
John T. Day
Peter J. Lamb
August Thomas
Baptiste Pilean
Lewis Taylor
Gabriel Porteus
Joseph Lally
A. van Kurem
Alfred J. Bloomfield
Southern News Company
Anna Mabry
Charles
Adolph Anderson
Parish
Col. Sullivan
Louisiana Field Artillery
Man in Jeannette barber shop stabs, then dies after lynching threat
In Altoona Pennsylvania on Friday Miss Maude Rumbaugh, 20, of Jeannette, went to a barber shop run by William Sanford. He made advances, she resisted, he locked the door and stabbed her. A lynching party formed but the sheriff intervened. Sanford drew the knife and stabbed himself, dying Friday night.
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Altoona
Two Men Fatally Shoot Suspect in Alexandria
In Alexandria on Friday Jaciés James a young Black man was shot and killed by F Squires and J C Squires after he reportedly confessed to attempting an assault on Alice Squires. The incident marks a fatal response in a case tied to protective action in a tense local scene.
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Father Fitzgerald
Alfred J. Bloomfield
Charles
Bloomfield
Alexandria
Jaciés James
J. C. Squires
Alice Squires
New Orleans Riot Fire Attacks Endangered Negroes
In New Orleans on Saturday a mob tried to burn Jos Dudley’s grocery and barroom, looting and saturating with kerosene. Militia dispersed the crowd. Mayor Capdevielle kept police ready. Autopsies were held. police corruption charges arise as public fear subsides and officials face scrutiny.
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New Orleans
Jos. Dudley
Capdevielle
Robert Charles
Bluecoats
Chil Gaster
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area July 29
The forecast covers the 36 hours ending at 0 pm July 29. Expect unsettled weather with periods of rain and possible thunderstorms. Saturday night may be cool and damp, with Sunday bringing lingering showers and a chance of clearing late. Temperature changes and wind shifts likely through the period.
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Indianapolis
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