Next War Will Be With Germany Says Admiral Dewey
The Herald reports Admiral Dewey told a Trieste interview that the next war will be with Germany. He urged a larger thoroughly equipped navy and noted England as a natural ally despite Venezuela and fisheries disputes. Dewey also explained Diederichs was relieved from Manila for timing, not as a concession to the U.S.
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the Herald
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England
Germany
Diederichs
Dewey
Manila
Bookwalter Enters Richmond Mayoralty Race
Chas A Bookwalter announces mayoral candidacy backed by Republican city organization and allied with Senator Fairbanks and Congressman Overstreet supporters. He vows unity across party factions and says the investigation into county books may continue at commissioners’ option while his run proceeds. Other candidates named are Daniel Kanscell and Councilman John H Adlen.
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Senator Fairbanks
Congressman Overstreet
Pteeple
Beokwalter
Daniel Kanscell
John H. Adlen
Elliott for City Clerk Faces Bipartisan Battle
Chas. Elliott is out for city clerk and reports say he has begun a careful fight with backing from both factions. He has served two terms as secretary of the county Republican committee and spent 10 to 12 years in Vandalia’s claims department.
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Chas. Elliott
County’ Republican Committee
Vandalia
Recuperating Democrats Prepare for Fall Fight
RECUPERATING Chairman Joe Fanning of the democratic city committee is at Old Point Comfort attending a meeting of elk trustees. He will return, Tuesday. Floyd Woods and Joan E. Coockrum are at Atlantic City, N. D. Joe Kealing and Fred Joss are absent from the city. It looks as if the politicians are recuperating for a hard fight this fall.
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Joe Fanning
Democratic City Committee
Old Point Comfort
Elk Trustees
Floyd Woods
Joan E. Coockrum
Atlantia City
N.d
Joe Kealing
Fred Joss
McGregor withdraws from mayoral race amid new job hints
Commissioner John McGregor announced Saturday he withdrew from the Republican mayoralty race. He said he will support the convention nominee though he avoided committing on backing Bookwalter. Rumors say he seeks the federal building stone work inspector post, a job likely paying about ten dollars daily and sustaining several years of work.
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John McGregor
McGregor
Bookwalter
Federal
Trace
Stoneworkers’ Union
Cablegram from Nagasaki Delivers No Further Details
A terse cablegram from Consul Harris in Nagasaki Japan reports Beveridge is all right with no additional particulars provided.
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Ashington
Harris
Nagasaki
Japan
Bays
Beveridge
Allright
Filthy Home Scandal Over Chloroform Addict Mother
Police seize a deteriorated home at 1122 Chestnut Street after neighbors report a chloroform addicted mother Mrs Lillie Volpp. The woman, described as emaciated and repulsive, has caused extreme harm to her children through drug use, neglect, and threats. Father William Volpp to be asked to support the children in the German orphans' home.
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Lillie Volpp
Christian
William Volpp
Pink
Rejison
Martin Need
Volpp
Volpo
Mitchell Downplays Evansville Crisis Quiet Handling Expected
President Mitchell insists no word from Evansville signals calm rather than danger. He says reports exaggerate risk and that the situation is moving forward quietly, with no imminent bloodshed and his men would inform him if threats rose.
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Mitchell
Evansville
Alaskan boundary dispute and Canadas free port thesis
Information on the Alaskan boundary settlement is guarded in Washington and by the British embassy. A free port for Canada could provoke an anti administration backlash amid rumors of an England alliance. Debates center on whether granting Canada a free port would undermine tariff laws and U S territorial claims along the Lynn canal and panhandle coast.
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Canada
Bailey
Texas
England
United States
Alaskan Panhandle
Lynn Canal
Burglar Rob inson Captured After Grim Stand At Home
John Rob inson and Robert Johnson of Chicago were captured at 2110 N Alabama St by Dr J T Alexander and residents after a dramatic scene. The burglar wore a rope noose and was restrained by the Groenwaldt family and others until police arrived. He waived exam in court and awaits grand jury, confessing hunger and intent to steal for food. A skeleton key set and a bike lamp lantern were found on him.
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John Robinson
Robert Johnson
Chicago
J. T. Alexander
Alabama-st
A. J. Groenwaldt
Groenwaldt
Dr. Alexander
Miss Groenwaldt
Burglars Held After Courthouse Grocery Theft Catch
Shortly after 1:00 a.m. Saturday, Wheeler and two bicycle officers busted burglars at the Courthouse grocery. They seized two men, William Hunt and Ed Gillman, who each claimed the other entered. Both confessed, with Hunt mentioning another “job” on E Washington. They were sent to the grand jury.
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Holtz and
Bray
William Hunt
Ed Gillman
Huater
Hunt
E. Washington Sr
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area for July 20 period
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending at 6 pm July 20. Cooler conditions possible with showers Saturday night and Sunday. Noon temperature 87, 2 pm temperature 88.
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Indianapolis
Sp. m
Postmaster of Greenfield faces accusing probe
W. S. Montgomery postmaster and Greenfield Republican editor is under a postoffice investigation led by Inspector Fletcher. Allegations include underpaying deputies Thomas Hendricks and Effie Jeffries, diverting funds to himself, paying debts with stamps, and using post office receipts for business obligations. Hendricks is reported fired and Jeffries resigned. Montgomery denies the charges and blames free silver factions for the dispute.
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W. S. Montgomery
Greenfield
Hancock County
White Metalis
Hendricks
Montgomery
Labor union boycott suit over Park Theater work
Joseph FR Adams a painting contractor brings circuit court action backed by the Master painters' association to determine if a labor union may initiate and sustain a boycott. Defendants include the Brotherhood of painters and decorators of America local No. 47 and its members. The suit seeks perpetual injunctions against boycotts of nonunion contractors and their firms, aiming to curb alleged unlawful conspiracy. The case stems from a July contract and subsequent union threats that led Dickson & Talbott to replace nonunion workers with union painters. The Central labor union boycott against Fertig & Keevers is cited as precedent. the Master painters' association is expected to back Adams.
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Joseph FR. Adams
Adams
Master Painters’ Association
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America
Dickson & Talbott
Park Theater
Circuit Court
Indianapolis
Central Labor Union
Indianapolis Athletic Association
Fertig & Keevers
Bed in the Barn Ends Politics at Home in Logsdon Camp
Information from reliable sources says the wife of Edwin Logsdon, chairman of the Republican City Committee, has given him a bed in the barn as the campaign begins. It is noted she planned this to ease domestic strains from political strain. The piece hints Logsdon may sleep away from home during campaigning.
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Edwin Logsdon
Republican City Committee
Logsdon
Explosion on Euclid Beach Line Strikes At Transit Chaos
Cleveland dispatch reports a streetcar on the Euclid Beach line blown up near the Like Shore & Michigan Southern crossing. Passengers escaped with cuts and bruises as debris filled the car, while two railroad detectives nearby did not confirm further suspects. Strikers press on with makeshift buses as rival lines attempt to cover routes amid the upheaval.
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Cleveland
Cyremiter
Consolidated Ines
Euclid Beach
Shore & Michigan Southern
Callinwood
Union Tases
Wade Park
Street Railroad
Tie up of labor halts Chicago brickwork
The Chicago brickmakers strike threatens major disruption as building operations halt citywide. Officials warn Tuesday will see a complete cessation of labor due to brick shortages, risking delays in ongoing construction projects.
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Chicago
Dynamiter Arrested in New York After Dyn a- Stick Found
Frank J Curran once a motorman was arrested in New York after police found a flattened dynamite stick with percussion caps on both ends wrapped in tape and 75 pounds of dynamite stored in his room. The caps were arranged to explode if driven onto a car track.
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New York
Frank J. Curran
Currai
Chicago man Burt Gates ends life attempt at Bates House
Burt P Gates of Chicago was found unconscious in his Bates House room on Saturday morning and is in critical condition at City Hospital. He reportedly took a dose of bromide of potassium Friday night. He worked in insurance and had a wife in Chicago. His finances appeared dire with unpaid bills and no cash on hand. He was about 33 years old and well dressed.
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Burt P. Gates
Chicago
Bates House
City Hospital
The
Bates
Sun Stroke Strikes Allen Caylor in Heat Wave
Allen Caylor of 832 North West Street fell victim to sun stroke while collecting for the ice business on a hot Thursday. Rescued at home, his condition eased to slight improvement by Saturday after a recent foot injury kept him indoors.
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Allen Caylor
West St
Health concerns prompt state health board investigation
Citizens allege water purification issues as Mancie calls for analysis by the State Board of Health. Reports from Valparaiso note disease fears, with references to smallpox and drinking water safety. A letter from Porto Rico hints at medical oversight by the state health board and local physicians.
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Mancie
State Board of Bealth
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