Fitzsimmons Jeffries Title Fight Set at Coney Island
Robert Fitzsimmons and James Jeffries prepare for a heavyweight title bout at the Coney Island Athletic Club Friday night. Bets pour in from New York and out-of-town backers as receipts near $75,000. Weigh-in expectations place Fitzsimmons around 165 pounds and Jeffries near 210 pounds.
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New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
James 1
Pro Jeffries
California
Coney Island Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
James 5
Corbett
Carson City
Wender
Witzsimmons
Vitali
Sullivan
Dempsey
Jeffries
Shy
Cherries
Asbury Park
Dowling
Coney Island
Tommy Ryan
Jack Daly
Billy Delaney
Charles Jeffries
Dan Klickey
Martin Julian
Jack Everhardt
Fitz
Devery
Hugh Mclaughlin
Brooklyn
Cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla Share Experiences
A patient chorus proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. Those who have recovered urge others to try the medicine and report their renewed health and satisfaction.
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Hood
Smallpox Case Reported in Pension Office Clerk
A new smallpox case is reported Friday morning at 608 Tenth Street. Henry D. Kaiser, a pension office clerk, lives with his wife in a dense, panicked neighborhood after a red health card was posted. Kaiser resisted removal to the pesthouse, while health officials consider enforcement as others at the pension office fear infection. Kaiser had shown illness for four to five days and feigned acceptance of care.
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Tenth-st
Henry D. Kaiser
Kaiser
Fort Wayne
Henry Kaiser
Pension Department
Citizen Fletcher At Cincinnati Gas Franchise Hearing
Citizen Fletcher told Cincinnati board of city affairs he would seek a gas franchise on terms from 59000 to 1500000 dollars. He says the Dieterich syndicate seeks another free franchise and notes Indianapolis gas expansion and bond issues totaling 2.9 million dollars with 704000 bonds. He argues natural gas is worthless for the new Cincinnati system due to long piping demands.
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Allen M. Fletcher
Cincinnati Board of City Affairs
Dieterch Syndicate
Mr. Fletcher
Cincinnati
Dieterich
Fletcher
Cincinnati Board
Indianapolis
Dieterichs
New York
Indiana
Plumbers bid on multiple school buildings in special board session
The school board held a special meeting to review heating and plumbing contracts. Cruse & De Wenter priced work at No 15 and No 16, Peck Williams bid on No 32, and fire escape requirements noted. bids on No 9 were rejected as too high. The district also plans to buy a lot next to No 19 for 3000 dollars.
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Cruse & de Wenter
Mrs Dunmeyer Dead After Illness at Home
Mrs. Frederick W. Dunmeyer of 514 FE Ohio street died early Friday at home from heart trouble. She was German born and survived by a husband and several children including Emma Beatty Charles Annie and George Dunmeyer Fred J Dunmeyer St Louis Ed Dunmeyer and others. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at the German Lutheran Church Ohio and East streets.
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Dunmeyer
Frederick W. Dunmeyer
Ohio St
St. Louis
Ed Dunmeyer
E. Market St
George F. Miller
Liberty-st
Ed Brinkmeyer
Wm. Holtmann
Wamilton-ave
German Lutheran
Railway postal clerks end convention set to resume in San Antonio
The railway postal clerks fold their convention and plan next year’s meeting in San Antonio Texas. They feel reclassification and salary readjustment are near. The group blames Thomas B. Reed as a block to the measure, which has passed the Senate twice but failed in the House. Gen Henderson is named possible new speaker and a supporter of the measure. C W Eddin of Atlanta was elected vice president in the Thursday election.
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San Antonio
Tex
Thomas B. Reed
Senate
House
C. W. Eddin
Atlanta, Ga
Senator Fairbanks Visits Tacoma For Lumbermen Meeting
Senator Fairbanks of Indianapolis arrived in Tacoma and spoke to the Pacific lumbermen in session in the afternoon. In the evening he delivered the graduation address at Puget Sound University.
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Fairbanks
Tacoma
Wash
Senator Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Pacific Lumbermen
Puget Sound University
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area June 10
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 pm June 10 calls for occasional rain Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures recorded at 7 am 65, noon 76, and 2 pm 76.
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Indianapolis
Bridges and gas affairs dominate city planning meeting
A secret meeting of city leaders approved 150000 for new bridges and repairs along Fall Creek, White River and Pogue and Pleasant runs. Plans call for stone or stone and steel Fall Creek bridges at Meridian and Illinois streets and a White River steel span at West Washington Street. The council also convened on a gas franchise review with examiners to cost gas production and praised readiness of Hetherington and Berner for a new creosoting plant within 43 days.
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Board of Works
Jeup
Fall Ereek
Meridian
Illinois Sts
White River
W. Washington St
Pogue's Run
Pleasant Run
Taugpart
Fall Creek
Indianiapolis Creasating Company
Delawarest
Pere Tree
Downing
Hetherington & Berner
Indianapolis Creasol
Gallup tax case argued before the supreme court
The attorney-general and W F I Miller argued in the Gallup tax case Friday. The state seeks 341 223.59 after the Barton circuit court ruled omitted taxes of 99h6 percent on the estate of William P. Gallup who died a bachelor. Edward P. Gallup was sole legatee and executor, a Lebanon resident. Miller contends due notice was not served. the state argues non resident status arises after settlement.
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W. FI. H. Miller
Supreme Court
Gallup
William P. Gallup
Edward P. Gallup
Barton
Lebanon
W. H. H. Miller
Infant Ills and Fresh Air Mission Outreach
The Fresh Air mission will serve sick babies and children once fully opened in two to three weeks. A 2 year old was removed Thursday for daily care until recovered, with parents noting notable improvement after a single outing. Donations to the mission include Mrs. Alice Snider, £0. Hon. Benj. Harrison, £25. Gladdis Morris, $2. Phoebe M. Taylor estate, $30. Young Women’s Missionary Society, $10.60. Plum, $10. Mrs. Hy Hanna, £25.
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Alice Snider
Benj. Harrison
Gladdis Morris
Phoee M. Taylor
Young Women's Missionary Society Second Presbyterian
Plum
Hy, H. Hanna
Tales of Woe and Divorce Case at Friday Court
Judge Leathers heard William and Minnie Cutshall share tales of woe in a divorce suit. William alleges his wife stabbed his injured hand during a tantrum, then sent for a police officer who supposedly blamed the wife. Both sides accuse each other of fidelity and support issues.
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Judge Leathers
William
Minnie Cutshall
Cutshall
Spanish merchants claim 50600 for Cuban soldiers to Brooke
Havana June 9 Spanish merchants present to Gen Brooke claims for money advances to Cuban soldiers totaling 50600 dollars. Brooke says he will pay the claims if Gen Gomez endorses them.
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Havana
Brooke
Gen
Gomez
Railroads raise tonnage rate and list new depots plan
Local lines now pay 27 a ton for rails that cost 22 last fall. Railroads will install electric fans in sleepers to run while cars stand in depots. Special fruit and vegetable trains north boast express-like schedules. General manager Shaw of the Columbus Bloomingto is
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Money Railroad
Shaw
Columbus
Otis Tops Schurman In Philippine Policy Rift
Washington dispatches report the U S government will back Gen Otis plan to press the war in the Philippines while Prof Schurman favors negotiations. Schurman may resign as Philippine Commission president upon return. Otis criticizes Schurman and the two clash over campaign conduct and Manila festivities.
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New York
Washington
Philippines
Otis
Schurman
of the Philippines Commission
Gen
McKinley
War Department says dispatches contain no alarming news
Washington June 9 The War Department reports dispatches from Gen Offs continue to arrive but details are not public and contain no alarm.
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War Department
Washington
Actory Meiklefonn
Lawton Routed the Paris Junta in Manila Dispatch
A Manila dispatch in The Matin claims General Lawton has routed the Filipino forces and Aguinaldo’s ranks have regained territory. It reports General Luna capturing hundreds of American prisoners and Manila under Filipino siege, a claim the French press reportedly accepts.
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Paris Junta
Paris
Matin
Macnila
Lawton
Aguinaldo
Luna
Manila
Greensburg Faces Rumor Over Orphans Home Contract
A state committee letter to Judge Chipman unsettles Greensburg residents by linking Contractor Pulse to cancel the odd fellows orphans home. Rumors that Indianapolis would obtain the home are unfounded. the Commercial club denies any recent discussion. The council plans to keep the home in Greensburg with street improvements and fire protection.
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Chipman
State Committee
Pulse
Odd-fellows
Greensburg
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Washington St
Hobart Retires From 1900 Presidential Race
Washington June 9 Vice president Hobart retires from public life due to physical incapacity and will not seek renomination next year. Speculation centers on a Roosevelt succession with three homes discussed as potential options.
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Didate
Washington
Hobart
Roosevelt
Sena
Plot of Cubans Threaten Wide Cuban Fires Over Independence
A private letter to the New York Herald from a distinguished Cuban now in the United States claims irreconcilable Cuban leaders plan to invite American intervention and if independence is not granted within two years they will start fires across the island to destroy foreign investments. The letter cites cane fields and tobacco wealth as targets and warns of extensive property loss.
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New York
The
Herald
United States
Cuba
Havana
Bids Opened for Riverside Park Roadway Dam and Bear Pit
Park commissioners opened bids Friday for Riverside park roadway dam and bear pit with over 18000 in certified checks. Bids include Riverside Construction dam and roadway 3550 and other firms bidding. awards planned at Monday park board meeting. Discussion also on offering Art Association a free site for a proposed museum with two week delay for consideration. Payroll for laborers in new parks set at 1304.19 for week ending June 3.
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Park Commissioners
Riverside Park
Riverside Construction Company
Park Construction Company
ML. Backus
Kess
Art Association
Advance Guard Arrives for A O U W Convention
Officials chiefly lead the advance guard of the Ancient Order of United Workmen as they arrive in the state house for the national convention starting Tuesday. About 180 attendees are expected with 15 ladies forming the degree of honor. Headquarters are at the Grand.
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Order of United Workmen
State House
M. W. Sackett
Meadsville
Supreme Recorder
H. C. Sessions
Sioux Falls
N. D
W W. W. Wilson
Detroit
Mich
Alfred Orendorf
Springfield
Illinois
Altgeld
J. W. Kinsley
Helena, Mont
W. W. Walker
Louisville
P. G. Palmer
Colorado
A. P. Riddle
Minneapolis
Kas
T. D. Neal
Indianapolis
Fun in court over Badger Creek mining case
In a circuit court case the Badger Creek Consolidated Gold Mining Co. seeks 25 000 shares from Wm H Schmidt for settlement. Lead litigant Harry B Gates portrays the matter as a joke between friends. Schmidt testified and laughed at Gates office anecdote as court urged restraint.
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Badger Creek Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Wm. H.schmidt
Harry B. Gates
Schmidt
Gates
Harry
Westerners Favor Western Running Mate for McKinley
The Chronicle reports Western Republican members favor a vice presidential pick from west of the Mississippi. During Henderson’s Chicago visit the running mate question was discussed as fully as the speakership, with Hobart's New Jersey ties noted as a concern. Senators Davis Minnesota Thurston Nebraska Wolcott Colorado and ex Mon Nebraska are cited as potential western contenders.
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McKinley
Chicago
the Chronicle
Mississippi River
Henderson
Hobart
New Jersey
Trusts
Davis
Minnesota
Thurston
Nebraska
Wolcott
Colorado
Mon
A Fine Exhibit Of Manual Training School Pupils Work
An exhibit of arts and crafts from the Manual Training School opened Friday in the school building. The displays show marked progress, with students in wood and iron work and sewing, cooking, and mending. Teachers note improved craftsmanship and many students remain in the program despite space limits.
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S Vail
Ruth Bosart
So Lghe
Tream
Mae Nmerson
Morin Iegard
Remi
Wilbretta Southerlane
O Toore
Edith Cockwiler
Thes Wer Inc
Angi Ivre
Stark
Emma Blank
R. C. Wolliday
Alien
Wildhack
Walter du
Dirty Work Moves Against New Stockyards Project
The West Indianapolis residents sign a petition asking the city to investigate removing Klondike Avenue from Morrissey Kentucky, arguing it would cut through property the Interstate Stockyards Co plans to locate its yards. Board president Downing reportedly has strong ties to the old stockyards firm backing the new venture.
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New Stockyards Company
Board of Works
Indianapolis
Klondike Ave
Morrisse
Kentucky
Interstate Stockyards Company
Downing
Alumni Association Formed At Manual Training High School
An alumni association of Manual Training High School will be formed Wednesday evening in the school auditorium. Graduates are invited to attend. After formation a social will be held in the library. No graduate meeting has been held this year. The event is called by a joint committee of the graduate clubs.
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Manual Training High School
Indiana Local Bets Dwindle for Fitzsimmons Jeffries Bout
Indianapolis sports fans show little wagering as Fitzsimmons versus Jeffries draws scant bets. Local sentiment favors Fitz but odds are not published and few wagers above $1,000 change hands in the city.
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Indianapolis
Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Fitz
Dr. Kluge Agah Faces Fine Over Sick Horse Case
Dr William Kluge was fined 15 in criminal court for driving a sick horse from Greenfield to Indianapolis where the animal died after arriving. The case was appealed from Squire Hays court. A charge of practicing without a license remains pending against the physician.
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Kluge Agah
William Kluge
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Squire Hay
Hazardous Trip Ahead From Atlantic City
Captain William A. Andrews plans to sail from Atlantic City on June 18 in a small craft described as a 12-Hot skirt. He aims to cross the Atlantic again after a failed attempt last summer, saying he has 20 years of experience in voyaging and enjoys solo ocean sensation.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wm. A. Andrews
Three Guns for Indiana in War Department Notice
Governor Mount learns from the War Department that three Spanish guns captured at Santiago have been allotted to Indiana and will be forwarded to designated state agencies or corporations as directed.
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Indana. Gov. Mount
War Department
Santiago
Indiana
Sforward.d
Looks Like War as England Stands No More Monkey Business
London reports rising talk of war with the Transvaal as Bloemfontein talks break off. The Daily Mail urges forcible intervention. 21,000 outlanders petition the crown for rights under Boer rule. Milner’s delegation walks out over franchise terms. Britain seeks 1,300 military transport wagons.
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London
England
Transvaal
Nome
Colonial Office
Bloemfontein
Sruger
Alfred Milner
the Chronicle
British To Maintain Force Of 32000 In South Africa
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener working at the War Office on plans to raise the British effective force in South Africa from 9 406 to 32 000. Of the total, about 2 000 are British troops and 10 000 will come from India and Australia. Canada may also send regiments.
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England
South Africa
New York
London
The
Evening Journal
Lord Witchener
War Office
Transvaal
India
Australia
Canada
Trust Cycle Trade Ties Raise Indianapolis Chain Plant Deal
The Trust Cycle trade papers say an option may be given to the American Bicycle Co or the Bicycle Trust by the Indianapolis Chain and Stamping Co. President Arthur C. Newby calls it private business and offers no denial, while acknowledging a possible deal. The Indianapolis plant on Senate Avenue and Georgia Street is the nation’s largest, turning out about 700,000 chains yearly and employing several hundred workers.
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American Bicycle Company
Bicycle Trust
Indianapolis Chain and Stamping Company
Arthur C. Newby
Newby
Senate-ave
Georgia-st
Finch bequests reveal family gifts and trust in heirs
John A. Finch left 500 to his sister in law Anna Conner 6000 to Helen T. Conner and 500 to Julia C. Thompson wife of Charles N. Thompson. He called Helen and Julia his daughters noting Julia had already received more and was happily married to a man he fully trusted and felt no further help was needed.
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John A. Finch
Anna Conner
Helen T. Conner
Julia C. Thompson
Charles N. Thompson
Helen
Julia
Mr. Finch
Fishing club may form for Shannon Lake in Marion county
Hereabouts reports a German community considering forming a fishing club and purchasing Shannon's lake the sole water in Marion county where fishing is legal. Also notes Oliver W Somerville named Morgan county recorder to fill an unexpired term and a mail wagon collision at 555 Massachusetts Ave injuring a bicyclist.
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Shannon's Lake
Marion County
Oliver W. Somerville
Morgan County
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