Man Killed in Farm Dispute After Fight Over Blackberrying
Richmond Ind July 30 George Jenkins and William Gates of Richmond are jailed after the death of 77 year old Rariden Meek a respected Wayne county farmer. The men entered Meek’s farm while blackberrying and a dispute ensued Gates allegedly struck Meek in the mouth causing instant death.
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Richmond, ‘Ind
George Jenkins
William Gates
Richmond
Rariden Meek
Wayne County
Gates
Jenkins
Meek
Bones Found Near Princeton Amid Rainwash Mystery
Human bones were found Sunday around Jordan hills near Princeton Indiana after heavy rains. Locals debate origin with theories of murdered travelers or Native remains, though preservation suggests unlikely. The discovery prompts possible further investigation.
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Princeton
Ind
Jordan Hills
Broom Corn Shortage Pushes Up Prices Across Indiana
A string of local items reports crop shortages, accidents, and social notes from Indiana towns. Miss Laura Munsell of New Albany killed by a suburban train. Fred Todtenbier of Connersville dies in a lumber accident. new coal fields to open near Riley. Studebaker builds 12 wagons for China. several legal, medical, and daily life items appear from Muncie to Columbus and beyond.
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Laura Munsell
New Albany
Riley
Terre Haute
Fred ‘Todtenbier
Connersville
Hs Studebaker Company
South Bend
China
Grosvenor predicts McKinley Roosevelt lead in electoral votes
Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio declares 278 electoral votes surely for McKinley and Roosevelt and 132 for Bryan and Stevenson. He lists Kentucky Nebraska Utah Wyoming as doubtful and Colorado Idaho Montana as leaning McKinley, presenting his table in London on July 30.
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London
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
Stevenson
Kentucky
Nebraska
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Grosvenor
Johnsons Statement on July Bills and City Finances
Controller Johnson reported to the Republican council on Saturday night that $97,353.59 is needed to cover July bills due August 1, including a $22,138.14 water bill. The report lists cash in treasury at Friday night $13,038.03, an unexpended balance of $1,342,716.32 appropriated for the year with $753,139.32 left, estimated salaries for July to October totaling $100,131.38, and other budget details such as street repairs, sprinkling, bridge funds, and taxes collected up to July 27 with projected receipts later in July.
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Republican Council
Treasury
New President to Be Chosen by University Directors
University of Indianapolis directors meet to elect a president after ex-President Jenkins resignation. Initial view said no election was necessary, but the directors have changed their minds and will fill the chair. Rev. M. L. Haines is among the candidates considered.
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Jenkins
M. L. Haines
Mysteriously Stung Leaves Eagletown Man in Agony
Levi Davis of Eagletown visited the city dispensary with a badly swollen hand after a sting on his little finger a week earlier. The hand is twice normal size, the finger black, and severe pain prevents sleep for three nights.
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Levi Davis
Eagletown
Interurban Line Bid Details and Marott Option
The Interurban railway company plans a northward extension from Logansport and has been given an option by George J. Marott on the Logansport street railway. If the deal proceeds, funds over 100000 are to be deposited with the Indiana Trust Company by Wednesday. Marott says the option prevents hindering a movement that would aid Logansport.
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Interurban Railway Company
Logansport
George J. Marott
Indiana Trust Company
Mr. Marott
John Casserly Injured In Stable Accident
Horse dealer John Casserly was thrown from his horse at 828 E Washington Street on Monday. He sustained a broken left leg and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
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John Casserly
Washington St
St. Vincent’s
Sunday society notes and political items across the nation
Thomas B. Reed may stump for Republicans while Wm. Kramer of New York dies Sunday. Otto Pennington of Owasa kills his wife then dies. Sixty six couples wed at St. Joseph Michigan Sunday. A 250 pound shark caught in New York bay Sunday. Costa Rica adopts gold standard. Nashville to replace Polk residence with a new block. Arizona officers plan a southern bandit raid. Gov Candler says 100,900 US soldiers should go to China. Charles Holbert drunk. A man kills and wounds then commits suicide in Denverside Indiana. Red Boy pigeon flies Denver to Pittsburgh in two and a half days. Illinois GOP lists Beveridge for campaign speeches. Democratic headquarters open in Chicago. Chairman Jones expected from New York Thursday. Notables: H R St John inventor, R D Yellard artist, D J O’Boullivan musician.
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Thomas B. Reed
Wm. Kramer
New York
Otto Pennington
Owasa
St. Joseph
Mich
New York Bay
Costa Rica
New Block
Polk
Nashville
Tenn
Arizona
Beveridge
National Democratic
Chicago
Jones
H. R. St. John
Cleveland
R. D. Yellard
San Francisco
D. J. O’boullivan
Mount Azuma Volcano Slays 250 In July Eruption
Japanese papers report Mount Azuma's July 17 eruption killed about 250 and left hundreds injured. An eye witness described cannon-like detonations followed by flames, lava, and falling boulders as panicked residents fled the blaze.
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Mount
Azuma
Drink Invites A Fatal Bullet
Harry Duncan age 38 of Franklin was found dead in his Occidental hotel room Sunday afternoon with a gun in his hand and a single bullet wound to the temple. He had returned intoxicated from a Saturday night outing and a muffled gunshot was heard by attendants but his death was not confirmed until attempts to rouse him failed. Duncan, a well known and popular Franklin resident and a member of the Knights of Pythias, had recent sprees and his death is attributed to an act of self destruction. His body was brought back to Franklin Monday by his brother J F Duncan of the local hardware firm.
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Harry Duncan
Franklin
Occidental
J. F. Duncan
Mounts Speech Praised By Ex-Rebel From Atlanta
Julius L. Brown of Atlanta sends Gov. Mount a battle field tree fragment with a shell from Chickamauga. He praises Mounts Atlanta reunion speech, saying it breathed more southern love than any northern governor's. He, an ex rebel, thanks him for a patriotic speech upholding the flag and Constitution.
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Julius L. Brown
Atlanta
Georgia
Chickamauga
South
President Sahm Declines Mayor Chance
Albert Sahm president of the Board of Works said he would not accept the mayoralty under any circumstances, dismissing persistent campaign talk and claiming he has no desire for the office.
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Albert Sahm
Board of Works
Burned By Electricity In Toledo Street Car Crash
Ten people were injured in a Toledo street car accident late Sunday night with one fatality and two serious injuries. The worst hurt included Miss Lida Hartzell and Mrs Ott and her daughter as a car reached Twenty third street when a blinding electrical flash and smoke threw passengers into the street. Injuries described as extremely painful.
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Toledo
Lida Hartzell
Ott
Twenty-third St
Joe Patchen to Feature at Boston Elks Fair Harness Meet
The iron horse Joe Patchen will be the main attraction among light harness horses at the Elks fair at Combination Park starting Monday. On Wednesday he plans to race the half mile to chase the world record of 2 044 set at this track.
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Boston
Joe Patchen
Iron Horse
Elks Far
Combination Park
Center Township Democratic Convention Called for August 4
The call issued for Center township democratic convention sets 1:30 p.m. August 4 at Masonic hall to nominate a trustee assessor three advisory board members two constables and four road supervisors J F Barrett of ward 15 is willing to be assessor.
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Center Township
Masonic Hall
J. F. Barrett
Ward 15
May Dump Minneapolis drops on poor baseball attendance
The attendance at Minneapolis ball games has been so slim this season that the city may be dropped from the American League next season. The club faces a financial hole, and the franchise may move to Louisville next year.
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Minneapolis
Louisville
Woman 75 Struck by Garfield Park Car at South and Meridian
Mrs. Maggie Dirk, 75, was hit by a Garfield park car at South and Meridian streets Monday. She was badly bruised and taken by ambulance to her daughter Mrs. Chas. Buenagie at 710 S East Street. Her hearing impairment prevented her from hearing the car.
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Maggie Dirk
Garfield Park
South and
Meridiansts
Chas. Buenagie
S. East-st
Fourth Week Opens in Alexander Jester Murder Trial
NEW LONDON Missouri July 30 The fourth week of the Alexander Jester murder trial began with arguments as the day wore on The case will be given to the jury on Wednesday Jester is very weak.
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Jester
New London
Alexander Jester
Musician Burns In Roepke Saloon Torch Blast
Walter Eckhouse of 2036 North Meridian Street was badly burned Saturday night while performing with a band at Roepke’s saloon 1357 Shelby Street when a gasoline torch exploded above him covering him with burning oil. Advertised in the piece is a claimed quick cure from One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung troubles now sold by all druggists.
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Walter Eckhouse
N. Meridian Sr
Roepke
Shelby St
McKee Denied Issuing Canteen Permit During Guard Encampment
Governor Mount stated any sale of intoxicants inside guard lines last week was likely illegal and would be prosecuted. He would consult Gen McKee before acting and questioned reports of a canteen and bottled beer at the encampment. Adjt gen Gore denied giving written permission and blamed a BNN reporter for the canteen mention.
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Gen. McKee
McKee
Gov. Mount
State Guard
General McKee Denies Canteen Permits at Fairview Camp
Gen McKee denies issuing permits for a canteen at Fairview Camp and says if any existed he did not know it. A beer stand north of the camp operated early in the week before being torn down upon orders. Anheuser Busch's Bieler says no permit was issued but beer was sent to the camp for commissioned officers. Soldiers report no official canteen but many battalions had liquor cellars and wares were sold from unmarked wagons.
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Mr. Bieler
Hutson
Fairview
Trade mark dispute between Flint & Walling and R G Marcy
Upon return from vacation supreme judges will face one of the largest records, 1 236 pages, in the case Flint & Walling Manufacturing Co Kendallville versus R G Marcy Manufacturing Co Bluffton. The suit seeks to enjoin use of a similar mark. lower court ruled for Flint & Walling.
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Flint & Walling Manufacturing Company
Kendallville
R. G. Marcy Manufacturing Company
Bluffton
Flint & Walling Company
John the Baptist Arrest Report and Insanity Hearing
A man arrested Sunday at 1506 Columbia Ave. claimed to be John the Baptist and said he could turn men to stone. On Tuesday a commission will decide whether Mike Welsh is insane.
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Mike Welsh
Columbia Ave
John the Baptist
President Kruger to travel through Switzerland to Delagoe bay
Lorenzo Marquez reports in July that President Kruger is expected to trek through Switzerland toward Delagoe bay for a scheduled meeting or activity.
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Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Switzerland
Delagoe « Bay
Murope
City Markets Indianapolis July 30 1901 Prices
Local market report lists provisions and groceries with extensive price data. Smoked meats including hams and bacon, dried beef and sausage sizes. pickled meats and lard prices. Vegetables fruits nuts and confections with case and bag pricing. canned produce fish seeds and dairy with per unit and per case costs. Also notes live poultry, coal prices, drugs and various oils.
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Indianapolis
California
Indiana
Tierces
Brazil
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal
Windsor
Ridgewood Extra
Yellow
Navy
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Singapore
Imperial
Young Hyson
Lima
Union Stock Yards seeks five year lease for Exchange hotel
Bids due July 31 1900 at Belt railroad and Stockyard company office for a five year lease starting September 1 1900 covering the Exchange hotel and refreshment privileges. Improvements planned include enlarging the bar lunch rooms office kitchen and new bath. Call to inspect premises. Company may reject all bids. Water provided and electric lighting at reasonable rates. References to accompany bid. 8 E Rauh president.
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Belt Railroad and Stockyard Company
Exchange Hotel
E. Rauh
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