Ripple Regatta Promises Penn Crew Attention at Broad Ripple
Promoter Rufus M. Barnes expects a 30 000 crowd for the Broad Ripple regatta on August 17. The University of Pennsylvania crew has been secured after lengthy persuasion, with Crescent of Philadelphia possible as a rival. Multiple eight oared crews and other boats are planned, with invitations to major clubs nationwide and extensive advertising.
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Rufus M. Barnes
Philadelphia
Broad Ripple
Park
Barnes
University of Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Crescent
Saratoga
N. Y
Pittsburg
G A R Encampment Program Details for Louisville Event
The national G A R encampment in Louisville Kentucky unfolds from September 9 to 16. Visitors arrive September 9 with evening speeches by notable figures, naval veteran parade on September 10, grand parade of 75,000 veterans on September 11, business sessions September 12 to 13, and Kentucky barbecue and farewell on September 16. Excursions to Mammoth Cave Chattanooga and Chickamauga monument dedication planned. Sons of Veterans encampment at Knoxville September 16.
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Lovuisvillee
Jarrison
Gordon
Henry Watterson
Warner
Rutherford B. Hayes
John A. Logan
K. of P
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Music Hall
Mammoth Cave
Chattanooga
Chickamauga Monument
Atlanta
Knoxville
Tenn
Sons of Veterans
Confessed Knifeman Details Murder of Joan Cain Wife
The July 31 report from St. Louis says Emmet Rivers, moved from Hannibal, has confessed to a brutal crime against Joan Cain’s wife. He describes entering the Cain home, forcibly taking rings, tying her, and slitting her throat. Authorities halted mob action by jailing Rivers.
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St. Louis
Emmet Rivers
Joan Cain
Hannibal
Cain
Heavy Fine for Handling Game Out of Season at Kewanes
H. Clay Merritt was convicted of illegally dealing in game and fined $28,600 on Tuesday. He appealed but must post $10,000 bond. The state game warden plans two more suits for handling 2,700 quail and duck out of season, risking total fines up to $110,000.
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Kewanes
H. Clay Merritt
Merritt
Roloff expedition lands safely in Cuba with arms
In Tampa on July 31 positive information confirms the Roloff expedition, which departed in June, has reached Cuba safely. The group carried a large cargo of arms and ammunition and about 200 patriots. They endured many privations and once hid along the coast while the vessel carrying Gen Campos approached near Cienfuegos.
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Tampa
Fla
Roloff
Cuba
Campos
Valenzuela
Cienfuegos
Ailsa Leads Munster Yacht Club Race for Queen's Cup
At Munster yacht club race day in Queenstown on a calm Wednesday Ailsa led the field at the start followed by Isolde Niagara and Britannia. Prices mentioned baking powder and a World’s Fair medal reference appear in the brief note.
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Queenstown
Munster Yacht Club
Ailsa
Isolde
Niagara
Britannia
Brewers Succumb To Hoosiers In Slugfest Defeat
The Brewers allowed 11 runs on 10 errors as Chauncey Fisher dominated on the mound and Milwaukee’s fielding floundered. Newell homered with two singles, Worthy and Mae also homered, while Keat starred at short. Three Milwaukee batters did not reach safely. 3,000 fans harshly critiqued the team.
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His Majesty
Chauncey Fisher
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Hoosiers
Freddie Keat
Newell
Mev Worthy
Dear Mae
Motz
McFarland
Fisher
FR. Fee
IL Tihwaskee
Nicol
Baker
Republican convention moved to Tomlinson Hall on Saturday
The Republican convention will be held in Tomlinson Hall after approval from the Board of Works for 50 dollars for painting and repairs with crowd control. Backers of Judge Stubbs predict his strong stance at the event despite ongoing clashes with Supt. Powell, who faces criticism from Stubbs supporters as the race narrows.
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Tomlinson Hall
He Board of Works
Smith
Stubbs
Powell
Stubls
Indiana
Bennett
Evansville
State-treas
Scholz
Hvansville
State House
Mgr
Poisoned His Family In Frustration Over Support
San Francisco July 81 H H Edwards a traveling photographer who came from Los Angeles poisoned his wife and two children Tuesday night then killed himself. The elder daughter is expected to recover. The man had been unable to support the family.
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San Franceiscuo
H. H. Edwards
Los Angeles
Camp Meeting Sayings at Bethany Park
Many people gathered at Bethany Park on Tuesday for a Bible talk by Prof McGarvey. He argued the rich story was trusted by Jesus, noting his frequent references to Genesis. He stated that every man with a wife loves to believe she came from his side near his heart.
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Bethany Park
Prof. McGarvey
Jesus
Golden Santos Coffees Fresh Roasted Daily
Local roaster George R. Popp advertises 25 cent packages of Golden Santos coffee fresh roasted daily at 31 North Pennsylvania Street.
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Golden Santos Coffes
Geoge R. Popp
Pennsylvania-st
Jealous Husband to Die for Wife's Murder
John Czech called Fish John was sentenced in New York to die on October 1 for killing his wife in a jealousy driven crime.
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New York
John Czech
Local notes span civic tasks and incidents across town
A packed local page reports Aug. 5 Young men’s Institute meeting at St. Patrick’s hall, bonds sold with premium, church organ dedication, a house fire on Chestnut street, and Meridian Sev enth streets home project. Probate and court actions include perjury charges, deputy appointments, and embezzlement pardon. numerous births and deaths follow, with marriage licenses and a city fair prep noted.
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St. Patrick's Hall
Irvington
Iddteher Place
George Hermann
Chestnut St
Sterling R. Tait
Meridian
Seventh Sts
State House
Pekin
W. TL. Bullen
Tumlinson Hall
John A. Wilson
Little Ida's Death Grips City With Suspicions
Exclusive report traces investigators toward Bob Wyatt and discussions with his father in law Dunbar. Ida Gebhard’s mother Mrs Gebhard testifies at the coroner's inquest while neighbors recall alleged whipping. A well near the Gebhard home yields a tuft of golden hair as officials pursue a motive and the suspect's statements. The piece also notes state tax assessments and county appeals amid the broader news.
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Sun
Marshal Perry
Danville
Jil
Little Ida Gebhard
Bob Wyatt
West Indianapolis
Watt
Wyatt
Mr. Dunbar
Ida Gebhard
Liver Ave
Gebhard
State Tax Commission
Glimpse of light in Holmes case as employee testifies
In Chicago on July 31, Clinton Sherman Dalton Illinois testifies about Emily Cigrand Holmes relationship and Holmes crimes. He describes bodies found in a basement, moving remains, and Holmes claim of graves. Police uncover bone fragments and a private账 book showing early insurance deals and mysterious Dora payments.
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Corcaco
Clinton Sherman
Dalton
H. N. Holmes
Sherman
Emily Cigrand
Holmes
Ile
Richardson
Emily
Hoe
Tee
Itichards
Emma
Pietzel
Iylines
Patrick Quinlan
Chappell
Emeline Cigrand
Peter Cigrand
Hlil. Holmes
Chicago
Philomena Cigrand
J. B. Cigrand
Police
Badenoch
Fitzpatrick
Bary Ronard
Sixty-third-st
Sixtythird-st. House
A Plum for Indianapolis
The International iron molders union endorses the local strike and says the next international convention will meet in Indianapolis with about 400 delegates expected. Indications point to Indianapolis hosting the headquarters after the convention.
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Indianapolis
International Iron Molders’ Union
Pinafore Returns to Wildwood For Midweek Shows
Amusements column notes that Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore will be performed again at Wildwood on Wednesday and Thursday evenings by popular request after last week's unmet demand.
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Wildwood
Nay Missing in Court as Bond Forfeited in Local Trial
In a criminal case against Charles Smith and others, Dewitt C Nay failed to appear Wednesday. Bailiff calls elicited no response and Judge McCrazy forfeited Nay’s $1,000 bond. Smith was sentenced to 14 years. Nay’s location remains unknown. Duncan, Nay’s attorney, was present.
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Royster
McCrazy
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Chas. Smith
Nay
John Duncan
Race riot rocks Alabama mining town near Brookside
In Brookside Alabama a White miners clash with Black residents left multiple dead and many wounded. Deputy Baxter was shot. Sheriff Morrow and Chief McDonald sent to quell the riot. Later reports say six Black and two White people killed and tensions remain high as authorities intervene to prevent lynching.
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Brookside
Here
Jim Biggers
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Tie
Baxter
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Morrow
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Juhy
Brooksice
Sherif Morrow
Board Rejects Contractor Proposal For Street Block Inspection
The Board of Works considered Browder Shover Co send an inspector to Washington mills to inspect cedar blocks for Meridian street paving. They proposed paying all expenses except salary. The board replied they will send an inspector only if the firm covers full salary and travel, and insists inspections remain rigorous regardless of the inspector’s presence. The board asked if the proposal is acceptable.
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Browder, Shover & Co
Washington
Meridian St
St. Clair
Seventh-sts
the Boar
State auditor office vacancy fills quickly
Twenty four hopeful women crowded the marble floors of the state house on Wednesday seeking the girl wanted job in the auditor of state's office. The role offered light work and short hours with a salary of 60 dollars a month, created by a wedding. Many state officers had feminine friends seeking the post, but it was filled last Saturday. Auditor Dailey received many applications and the vacancy was filled within five minutes of occurrence.
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Gebhard
George Gebhard
Alvs
Ida
Mre
Dirs
Sizes
State
Auditor of State
Dailey
Burglary at 326 South Street Targeted Tailoress
A burglar forced entry Tuesday evening into Kate Kendal a tailoress staying at 326 South Street. He blew out the lamp seized her valuables but she fought back regaining a watch while the pocketbook containing $4.50 was stolen.
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Kate Kendal
326
South St
End of a lengthy garbage contract dispute during council meeting
A stormy closed session between the mayor, Board of Works, and American Reduction Co officials failed to seal the garbage deal. The company bid 19,800 with a missing check, leading to blame and exits by Board members and the mayor. City leaders doubt the contract is final and await further word from representatives in New York and Pittsburgh.
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American Reduction, Company
Denny
J. B. Campbell
The
Reduction Company
CG. B. Flynn
Pittsburg
Scott
Holton
John L. Griffiths
Atkinson
Osterman
Sux
Tom
Kelly
Campbell
New York
Woman Declared Insane After Horsewhip Attack
Sarah Bruce attacked Dr Hodges with a horsewhip on Tuesday and was deemed insane on Wednesday. She has prior whip use and harbors belief of conspiracies to deprive her of liberty. Indiana forecast notes fair and warmer conditions through Thursday. Ad copy promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and cites an award at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Dr. Hodges
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