Officials face findings on county clerk and sheriff accounts
A public release of the experts Bookwalter and McCaslin review cites missing cash book entries and uncredited items totaling about 33 608 68 for clerk Fesler and 15 376 61 for three sheriffs. The report calls for a better cash system and raises questions about riding bailiff allowances and other fees not turned over to the county. County Attorney Brown will decide on possible legal action after reviewing the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter and McCaslin
Fesler
Robert Emmett
Albert Womack
Thomas P. Shufelton
Fester
Emmett
Board of Children’s Guardians
Asyium
Renee
Reformatory
Board of Children’s Guards
Grand Jury
Diem Criminal Court
Tergia
Work House
Aadas
Boss
Reform School
AMS Weaevee
Cieee
Gu SA
Circuit Court
Seuseeeesmere
Brown
Thomas Shuffelton
Lie
Rvice
Residents pressure board over clay paving bids in Indianapolis
Besieged members of the board of works face frequent street residents urging strict adherence to specifications before awarding the creosoled block paving contract. One man from N Delaware st threatens an injunction to halt improvements this season if his street’s bid wins, while saying rival bids should meet all specs. Board members refuse to disclose Friday’s planned action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Indianapolis Creosoling
N. Delaware Sr
Fire escapes questioned by Indianapolis inspector
Factory inspector McAbee reports most buildings in Indianapolis lack proper fire safety along escape routes. He notes hotels and numerous structures fail to meet law without altering interior layouts. Time is nearly up as county commissioners consider withdrawing the order issued for asylum buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAbee
Indianapolis
Thal F
Death and Suffering of Arctic Prospector Miners
From Seattle the Laurada reports severe losses among American prospectors on the Wrangel to Edmonton route. About 200 men are said to have perished from exposure starvation and scurvy as relief efforts by Hudson Bay Company and police begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Laurada
Wrangel
Alaska
Edmonton
Hudson Bay Company
Mounted Police
Railroad official plans tobacco sales at Brightwood Y M C A rooms
J Q Van Winkle, Big Path railroad superintendent, proposes selling cigars and tobacco at Brightwood Y M C A rooms defying Y M C A rules. Secretaries note opposition as a matter of principle while Big Four and Van Winkle supporters may mobilize against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. van Winkle
Big Path Railroad
Brightwood Railroad
Y. M. Co
Romes
Ebucco
East St. Lows
Brightwood
E. W. Titus
Bertwood Railroad
Supt. van Winkle
Y. M. Ta
Prince
Haus
van Winkle
Big Four Road
Mr. van Winkle
Nga
Wistieas
Police Hold Fitzsimmons Jeffries Bout to First Hard Blow
New York June reports Chief Devery will stop the fight at Coney Island when a hard blow lands or a man is knocked down. The gate nears 44000 dollars as Democratic leaders hint Devery may let the bout go to a finish. McCoy challenges the winner and the Denver Athletic Club offers 25000 for the title bout if Fitzsimmons wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Devery
Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Tammany
Coney Island
Police Commission
Brooklyn
Sharkey-McCoy
Geo. Siler
Kid McCoy
Denver
Fitzsimmons
Denver Athletic Club
Government to Sell Old Indianapolis Post Office Site
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Saylor announced plans to sell the old Indianapolis post office site and purchase a new one. Advertisements will be issued for offers on a new site at University Park, with property owners invited to bid. Officials expect University Park to be chosen despite offers for the old site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waentington
June
Treasury
Saylor
Indianapolis
Franklin Hays
Dispatch
Postoffice
Federal
University Park
Tegal
A. A. Young
Prosa Sl
Wa Shou
Dreyfus to Return to France After Court Ruling
Dreyfus plans to depart for France on Friday after learning the cassation decision. He sends a dispatch to his wife urging a return to France, declares joy, and says he will wear his Captain's uniform on arrival. He appears in good health though his features look drawn. The cruiser Sfax will take him to Brest near Rennes for the court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayenne
Dreyfus
France
Court of Cassation
Sfax
Vince
Brest
Rennes
L. A. W. RACES Open National Circuit in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis cycle track association plans the national circuit races for June 22 opening in the city with eastward legs. Thursday night is chosen over Friday. a Commercial travelers' club circus and a baseball game on June 24 led to avoiding that date. Top riders like Harry Gibson Major Taylor the Butlers are expected to arrive early to train for the big event and several substantial purses are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Cycle Track Association
Commercial Travelers’ Club
Indianapolis
Harry Gibson
Taylor
Butlers
Herbert W. Foltz
L.A. W
Railcar Postal Clerks Delegate Convention Elected Leaders
Delegates at the railway postal clerks convention recovered from a banquet as the committee reports dominated Thursday. C L Shaffer George Wood and James Elliott were reelected as president secretary treasurer and association editor. The vice presidency election continued into the afternoon and adjournment will follow an auxiliary led program at Denison parlors with a 36 minute address by Mary J Wood and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rail- Cay
D. E. Barnes
George A. Shively
Ways and Means
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Denison
Mary J. Wood
James Eliott
St. Paul
C. L. Shaffer
Paris Plot Aimed to Install Duke of Orleans
A Paris to Chicago dispatch details a planned anti Louhbet demonstration to seize the French throne. The plan involved bringing the Duc D Orlean to Paris by ship then into Paris to be proclaimed king amid a staged attack intended to render leaders unconscious and seize control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Paris
Duc D’orleans
France
Seine
Puteaux Club House
Loubet
Loubert
Duke of Orleans
Johnston Dies After Stroke Plagued Life of Farmer and Stockman
Alexander W. Johnston age 72 died early Thursday at 1419 N Capitol Ave after long illness linked to a paralysis stroke from 15 years earlier. He moved to Indianapolis 11 years ago from Rush county where he was a noted farmer and stock raiser. Survived by widow and five children, including Charles M. Johnston Nordyke Marmon foreign correspondent, and daughters Mrs. Wm. C. King Bloomington and Mrs. James G. Pratt Colorado Springs. Burial at Richland cemetery Rush county noon Tuesday. Vlanner & Buchanan to conduct service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander W. Johnston
N. Capitolave
Mr. Johnston
Indianapolis
Rush County
Charles M. Johnston
Nordyke-Marmon Company
Marshal C
Summer business plan for merchants excursion refunds
Merchants association met at the Commercial clubrooms to discuss summer trade. They proposed refunds of railway fare for any traveler from across the state who spends $50 or more with members, replacing last year’s set excursion days. WH. K. Chapman of Saks & Co. was named advertising committee chair to boost summer commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Aes Aviation
WH. K. Chapman
Saks & Co
Hanover College Trustees Return from Meeting in Bloomington
R. A. Brown, clerk of the supreme court, will travel to Bloomington Friday night to deliver sheepskins and swear in graduates of the law department. Amos Butler and John Holliday, trustees, report thriving enrollment and expanding scientific departments with a liberal athletics allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Brown
Supreme Court
Bloomington
Law Department
Amos Butler
John Holliday
Hanover College
Butler
Four Chicago youths accused in string of arsons
Four Chicago youths aged 14 to 26 have been arrested on a charge of setting fire to 105 buildings in the past three months. Authorities say the blazes caused more than 200000 dollars in losses and indicate robbery was their motive. The prisoners named are Ceorge Keu zer, Dan O'Brien, George Voxel and Harry Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
June &S
Ceorge Keuzer
Dan O'Brien
George Voxel
Harry Lange
New Upright Pianos Sold With Down Payment Deal
Advertisement lists upright pianos for sale at Wulschner's 128-130 North Pennsylvania Street with 1310 down and monthly payments. Also mentions horse feed, oats, and tobacco products offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulschner
Pennsylvania-st
Jubilee Singers Prepare for Epworth League Convention
Geo Knox, on the Indianapolis Epworth league committee, reports offers for 1 000 colored leaguers plus 200 sleeping rooms from local households. He expects 1 500 colored leaguers from Indiana, with 3 000 from the south including a Jubilee singers band to perform at Rev Lasby’s church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Knox
Epworth League
Indianapolis
Mr. Knox
Indiana
South
I. Garland Penn
Dr. Lasby
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends June 9
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m June 9 calls for fair weather, with possible showers Friday. Morning temperature 73 degrees, noon and 2 pm readings also 73. Adds local ads for straw hats and harness at Monument Place and Meridian Street stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Aguinaldo Declares Dictatorship as Uprising Shifts
Manila dispatch June 8 reports Aguinaldo dissolving the Filipino congress and declaring himself dictator. General Lawton adopts flexible tactics north of Baguna de Bay as Hall and Whalley ready to advance on short notice. A Filipino peace commissioner’s son challenges Luna after an insult claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aguinaldo
Filpino Congress
Lawton
Baguna de Bay
Hall
Luna
Lunax
ED L. ‘Keen
Otis Reports Filipino Requests for Protection Amid War Moves
Gen Otis says natives seek personal security in Manila as insurgents retreat from Tong province. Manila reports 25 dead on the enemy side and four killed on our side with few wounds. Troops withdraw to ports leaving Morong garrisoned. Homecoming delayed with Oregon troops to depart and Hancock sailing in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Manila
Mo- Tong
Antipole
Morong
Bay
Oregon
Portland
Ohio
Newport
Sixth Infantry
Rations At Manila Report Details Supply and Losses
War department releases Capt. Kreyenbuhl report from Manila dated March 19 praising ration adequacy. Fitzhugh notes continuous supply through movements with two days travel rations on hand and a notable beef and vegetable delivery. One meal loss reported. Nebraskan volunteers advanced with breakfast skipped. Also note Mrs. Mabel Mot Platt’s death in Manila sentinel to Hamilton, Ohio.
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Washington
War Department
Kreyenbuhl
Manila
Robert H. Fitzhugh
Australia
United States
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Womack
Vinson Carter
Wm T. Grown
B. Preston
Trenton
N. J
Harry Hitchcock
Texas
Lt. Bremener
I’. Preston
Philadelphia
Capt. Mason
C. P. Smith
St. Louis
H. P. Munson
H. Reardon
Cincinnati
J. P. MecCrumm
Pittsburg
Fritz Klingman
Buffalo
W. Z. Brook
P. Neely
Sault Ste Marie
C. Richie
Arthur M. Collins
British Columbia
Valentine Wendler
Great Slave Lake
Michigan
Graham
Dawson
Neely
van” IS
Fitz
Lim Eoe
D’'Orleans
A.W. Johnston
At’ Fc
Jubilee Singers
Dr. Lashy
Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument Place
Vanderpool
Seaton's
Aggie
Gen. Otis
Fisher
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