Governor Mount Clashes Over Warden Hert Expenditures
The Jeffersonville reformatory board and Warden Hert met Gov. Mount in the parlor to contest an appropriation dispute. Mount questions the warden’s luxuries, alleges misused funds for the warden’s house and table, and demands evidence salaries are needed before releasing state money. A Denison lobbying episode and a denied $104 meals bill add fuel to the controversy.
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Reformatory
Carter
Board of Managers
Mount
Hert
Ketcham
Harley
Sharp
Denison
General Assembly
Auditor of State
Indianapolis
Dr. Sharp
Daughter of Barnato Claims Fortune in London
Cleveland woman Mrs. Blackman, claiming to be Barney Barnato's daughter, plans to travel to Johannesburg then London to pursue her share of the late diamond king's estate. Her dubious claim is met with skepticism by Alice Holbrook in New York, while London awaits the Scot’s arrival with Barnato aboard.
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Cleveland
Barney Barnato
London
Barnato
Annaister
Pinkertons
South Africa
Blackmans
Cray
Waeland
New York
Alice Holbrook
Blackman
Cleveland, O
Barowski
Miss Holbrook
Ohio
Barney
Cape Town
England
Southampton
Hardy
Willensden
Rival Contestants at Indiana County Superintendents Meeting
The thirty fourth annual Indiana county superintendents association opened in room 12 at the state house. About 75 percent are Republicans, with more than ever before in office. Topics included nature work in the grades and duties of county superintendents, amid debate over the new compulsory education law and anticipated rival contestants from Vigo and Martin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. H. Senour
Franklin County
Elijah McFarland
J. T. Morris
Martin County
Vigo County
Brick Prices Hit New Lows Amid Cheap Lumber
J. C. Adams notes brick is selling at five dollars twenty five cents per thousand, a level so low it yields no profit. He says he has sold millions previously at eight to twelve dollars, and claims builders can now construct homes cheaply as lumber and materials fall, blaming hard times and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Adams
Serious Charge Against Norwood Man in Assault Case
Robert Ross of Norwood was sent to the grand jury from police court on Wednesday charged with assault and battery with intent to rape six year old Gertie Wertz of 246 West Pearl Street. Ross said he found the child and was taking her home but could not name or locate her residence.
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Robert Ross
Norwood
Gertie Wertz
W. Pearlst
Ross
Dean's Ointment offered as universal skin remedy
An advertisement claims Dean's Ointment instantly stops all itchiness and eczema on any body part and guarantees safety. Free samples are available at Henry J. Hudman, druggist, Washington and Pennsylvania streets, Indianapolis, with the notice dated June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry J. Hudma
Washington
Pennsylvania-sts
Indianapolis
Queen’S Jubilee Plans Altered By Queen’s Blindness
London reports say the queen has become almost totally blind, forcing changes to Jubilee arrangements. She will not ride in the procession or leave her carriage at St Paul’s on the Luce day services, with the prince of Wales to follow in the line of travel. The cause remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure Ling
Prince of Wales
Free Silver Rally Echoes with City Boss Talk and Circulators
A Bridges Stuart Johnson faction of free silver supporters crowded Tron hall on Tuesday night for speeches and a canvass. New officers were elected led by J. H. Himan as vice president and I. M. Branthoover as secretary, with 3,089 members reported. The gathering discussed forming new allied organizations and favoring a compromise on the money question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges-Stuart-Johnson
Tron Hall
Terrible shock to widow as Thatcher slain near farmer Leonard
A new witness testifies to drunken row in farmer J Leonard's barn where James Thatcher was killed. Thatcher's body was moved to his Indianapolis home on 7514 Massachusetts Ave. Funeral likely Thursday. widow Mrs Thatcher returned from Chicago after learning of the tragedy. Leonard and son Louis are in county jail. investigation unfolds amid tense community reaction.
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J Leonard
James Thatcher
Tenry Leonard
Michigan Road
Massachusetts Ave
Union
Sulion
Leonard
Louis
Phateher
Bali
Thatcher
Pairbank
BP. Callen
Foram
Moiay
Injunction Fight Over Three Cent Cars Heads to Hearing
A move to dissolve the injunction against the Citizens' Street Railroad and Central Trust Company moves toward a federal hearing. Curtis and Fern filed the motion after a demurrer to the original bill and request for an examiner, with 15 days given for answers and a prompt hearing urged due to public interest and a recent Supreme Court decision.
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Judes Showalter
Stresh Car Company
Showalter
Central Trust Company
Plaimiiirs
Federal Clerk's Office
Cliv
Curis
Weinesaday
City of
Indianapolis
Central Inust Company
New York
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Indiana
Curtis and
Fern
Supreme Court
Indiana State Geological Survey Annual Report Summary
The twenty first annual report of the state geologist Blatchley details volumes with maps and half tones, outlining natural resources, petroleum industry, caves fauna, and Florida. It includes new popular-style chapters, county vegetation notes, limestone studies, oil supervisor insights, and Vigo county flora by J T Seavel and Blatchley.
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WS. Blatchley
Delatehsey
Indiana
Wyandoaie
Foerste
Clark
Jefferson
Tipley
Deninings
Decatur
T.C
Fedford
Visher
Heil
Vigo County
J. T. Seavel
Blatchley
Indianapolis Forecast and Court Case Highlights
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 26 hours ending p m June 17 indicates generally fair weather with possible thunderstorms Wednesday night or Thursday. Court notes include Conrad Schellachmidt tried in criminal court over a quarrel over a dollar, fined for assault and profanity, with other charges unresolved. Benj F Havens sues the state for 1500 alleging unpaid entertainment expenses related to the world fair.
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Indianapolis
Conrad Schellachmidt
Alfred Houghton
Schellschmidt
Houghton
Benj. F. Havens
Board of World’s Fair Managers
Indiana
Flo
Board of Fair Managers
A New Theater Hints at Cyclorama Lease to Sackett
A strong probability exists that the Cyclorama building on West Market street will be leased for ten years to James E Sackett of Chicago for theatrical use. Plans for remodeling show about thirty thousand dollars in work including roof, ceiling, new floor and wall coverings. Four exits will be added with main access through the Miller block Illinois street. Sackett, a former Park theater owner, believes Indianapolis will support continuous performances.
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W. Market St
James E. Sackett
Chicago
Sackett
Indianapolis
Miller Block
Ilinois-st
Capitolave
Market St
Park Theater
Challenge Iceberg Refrigerators at Hildebrand Hardware Co
Col John W Blake's law office is in room No 18 Baldwin block and the firm lists Challenge Iceberg Refrigerators at 52 and 64 S Meridians as part of its property or notice.
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Col
John W. Blake
Baldwin Block
Witness accounts reveal Thatcher-Elvis party near barn before shooting
In a murky statement Braydon said the Thatcher-Elvis gathering lingered in Leonard’s barn shortly prior to the shooting. A witness claimed Leonard might be released, while remarks suggested he could be out plowing on rented farmland. The report notes confusion and scattered details as authorities investigate.
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Braydon
Wermasday
Mer Leonard
Panion
Contempt fine issued over court noise by contractor
After weeks of court disruption from hammering near the stone ward, contractor Fritz was fined 20 dollars for contempt. Judge Cox, noting persistent disturbance, ordered removal of the stones to reduce noise and a temporary shift of session to the council chamber. The county attorney reported little further satisfaction.
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Dudee Cox
Fritz
Cox
County Commissioners
Nnd
Friv
Fritzimir
Hovey
Passion's Slave at Wildwood Draws Crowd Again
Wildwood hosts a second night of Passion's Slave melodrama drawing a strong audience. Bicycles kept at the entrance prove popular with attendees. Public safety board to meet Wednesday night as charges reportedly loom against Patrolman Hulsman for sending a boy to police HQ, though papers are not yet filed.
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Wildwood
Board of Public Safety
Commissioners
Capt
Quighey
Hulsman
Herrick
Man Fined After Horse Death At West End Livery
John P. Duffy of 145 Blake Street faced cruelty charges after renting a horse from C s livery stable in the West end. The horse died within an hour of returning it. Judge Cox fined him five dollars plus costs. he appealed the judgment.
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John P. Duffy
Blake St
C ‘S
Westend
Hawaiian Annexation Treaty Moves to Senate
The Hawaiian annexation treaty drafted from Harrison era terms was signed in Washington with Secretary Sherman and Hawaiian minister Francisco M. de M. stating the pact eliminates pensions to Mrs. Dominis and restricts Chinese laborers. The administration argues the move clears obstacles to tariff passage while Japan protests and the treaty is sent to the Senate for ratification with eight articles.
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Gil Harrison
Japan
Senate
Ednesday
John W. Foster
Harrison
Scripps-Mclrac Press Association
Dominis
Fkelmani
Hawaii
United States
Hono~ Tulu
Timmere Jn
Retary-Of
Executive Mansion
Sherman
Tour Horshi
State Department
Sudden Death of Mrs. Isaac Shultz
Mrs. Isaac Shultz of 852 South Illinois street died Tuesday night from a heart blood clot. She was joking with family when she collapsed and died before a doctor could be called. Survived by husband and seven children. She ran a china stall on the market for years. Undertaker Whitsett will handle the funeral.
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Isaac Shultz
S. Illinois Sr
Free Distribution of Deans Remedy for Kidneys Illness
Public notice promotes a free distribution of Dean's remedy for kidney illness. It directs readers to Henry J. Huder, druggist at Washington and Pennsylvania ad, Indianapolis, with the date June 19th. The ad urges public interest in the remedy's availability and benefits.
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Dean
Kidmey
Sidney Pillar
Henry J. Huder
Washington
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
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