Is It A Feeler Or Taggart In Earnest For Mayor
Thomas Taggart announced he will not seek a third mayoral term citing weariness and unpopularity. He declined a definitive answer when pressed about accepting a nomination if party leaders rally to him. Democrats and Republicans debate his sincerity with some predicting another bid and others urging fresh candidates.
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the Sun
Indianapolis
Taggart
Court House
Ransdell
Kealing
Beveridge
Hawkins
Will English
Col. Downing
Board of Public Works
John Kern
John Carlin
Albert Sahm
Dove Johnson
James Coppinger Cotter
Hmself
Boo Gang
Divorce Sought by Prominent Young Couple
Nellie A. Burford sues Miles W. Burford for divorce citing cruel treatment over a long period. The couple have been living apart and she asks to resume her maiden name Nellie A. Carnahan. Proceedings noted before Judge Garter. Caldwell County area family ties mentioned.
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Nellie A. Burford
Miles W. Burford
Fight With Cubans Ends In Shootout At Surrender
Unconfirmed Puerto Principe report says insurgents surrendered arms faced guard and cash chest. American troops fired on mob, nine killed and many wounded. Escapees fled after the clash near Habana June 27.
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Havana
Puerto Principe
University of Indianapolis law department selects faculty for 1900s
The executive committee of the law department announces the 1900s faculty lineup with W P Fishback continuing as dean and W P Kappes leading moot courts. James H Rohbash will serve as secretary after moving from Iowa State University. The list includes Elliott, Harvey, Mason, Dowling, Moores, Coffin, Ewbank, Walker, Tonley, Trusler, and Scott. Trustees shift supervision to Indianapolis University board. attendance expected to rise.
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Law Department
University of Indianapolis
W. P. Fishback
W. P. Kappes
James H. Rohbash
State University of Iowa
Western Reserve University
Iowa
William F., Elliott
Lawson M. Harvey
A. TL. Mason
H. M. Dowling
Charles W. Moores
C. K E. Coffin
L. W. Ewbank
M. N. A. Walker
Morris McD. Tonley
T. J. Trusler
J. E. Scott
Indianapolis University
Lured to Death from the Cottage City Tragedy
Miners arriving on the Cottage City report six drownings and possible murder near White River after two unknown workers perish at Hunter Creek. Names include John Beauet and T. C. Orchid from Chicago, and Harry Scott from Dawson, with other victims unidentified. John D. Rockefeller and family return from Alaska as the ship carries about 500000 in dust and drafts.
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Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
John Beauet
Chicago
T. C. Orchid
Harry Scott
Dawson
Hunter Creek
White River
John D. Rockefeller
Alaska
J. C. Miller
Edmonton
Doolittle
Liard and
Dease
German Delegate Attacks Armament Curb at Hague
At The Hague on June 27 Col Gross Von Schwatschoff of Germany denounced disarmament while arguing factors like service length railways mobilization and economics shape military power. He dismissed peaceful limits as unreal to a military expert and said arbitration support is now instructed by German delegates. The Russia proposal was nearly rejected before his speech and the conference aims to end in early July.
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Col. Gross von Schwatschoff
Germany
Col. von Schwatschoff
Russia
Pirates in Crisis Vessels Rally with Transvaal Force
London dispatch reports Clan-na-gael emissaries in New York Philadelphia and Chicago urged Boers to resist Britain and offer Irish volunteer crews for Transvaal privateering. Claims 20 knot ships ready in American ports manned with Irish crews could target British commerce for rich prizes. The group seeks authority rather than money to proceed.
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Nagael
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
South Africa
Transvaal
England
Opposition to Klondike Avenue Opening Grows in West Indianapolis
A remonstrance signed by 37 citizens protesting the Klondike Avenue opening through the Interstate stock yards grounds was filed with the board. The document includes names of residents who once supported the street but now oppose it due to anticipated assessments. The board will hear both sides on Wednesday with a hearing date to be set.
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Klondike-ave
Interstate Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Yellow fever outbreak in Santiago de Cuba ends 11 dead
In Santiago de Cuba on June 27 the yellow fever outbreak has produced 11 deaths and 95 cases. The death rate indicates a more malignant strain than usual. Soldiers in a camp south of the city remain in good health.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Chase Case Receivership Dismissed in Lafayette Bank matter
In Lafayette Indiana on June 27 attorneys for Moses Fowler Chase in the Duhmes receivership case dismissed the appeal to the supreme court after a mutual agreement. The Lafayette Loan and Trust Company with a 500 bond takes control of Chase property until further orders from Judge Taylor. The agreement removes a major complication and simplifies the path forward. On July 3 the guardian application returns to court with expected heated arguments.
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Ind
Moses Fowler Chase
Duhmes
Supreme Court
Lafayette Loan and Trust Company
Young Chase
Taylor
Guardian
Flames Devour Coney Island Lot In Massive Fire
A blaze at Coney Island Tuesday morning destroyed Koster's Volks garden and restaurant and several nearby properties valued at about $55,000. Fifty actors and actresses slept in Easter's building and escaped with difficulty. Louise Waldey Amy and Det Clauson were injured while Blanche Edwards suffocated on a stairway but was revived. Officials suspect incendiary origin.
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Coney Island
New York
Koster
Easter
Louise Waldey
Amy
Det Clauson
Blanche
Judge Cox Decision On Cyclone Johnson Case
Judge Cox announced Tuesday he will not try the case against Cyclone Johnson the street preacher. He warned that if he found Johnson guilty and sent him to the workhouse Johnson would claim the verdict was sparked by his circulars attacking the judge.
Mechanical genius Austin Ballard dies at 7
Austin Ballard aged seven weeks died Monday from paralysis of the pharynx after a week of illness. He lived at Bellefountain Street and was descendant of a family long noted for a repair shop on Monument Place. His shop supplied printers with furniture and repaired musical instruments. Ballard aided Richard Gatling during gun development and created lodge seals still in use. He later moved to Massachusetts Ave and Quk Street, spending his final years in a workshop behind his home. Funeral is private at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial at Crown Hill.
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Austin Ballard
Bellefountain St
Monument Place
Richard N. Gatling
Ballard
Laura Ballard
Charles Ballard
New Palestine
Crown Hill
Pawnee Burned at Sea off Cape Henry
The Clyde line steamer Pawnee carrying cotton was burned at sea. The burning hulk was spotted by the City of Macon near Cape Henry with no signs of life. Capt. Savage suspects crew evacuated. ship’s size was 1504 tons, 203 feet, speed 12 knots. Built as a favored passenger wooden vessel, left Brunswick, Georgia Friday under Capt. Ingram. passenger status unknown.
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Clyde Line
Pawnee
Cape Henry
Macon
Savage
Brunswick
Ingram
Youth Emil Storms Case Stalled Again Until July 11
In police court Tuesday the case of Emil Storms, who accidentally shot Charles Nichols in the 44 Washington street ice cream parlor, was continued until July 11. Nichols, improving, is expected to testify. he had said immediately after the shooting that it was an accident.
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Emil Storms
Charles Nichols
Washington-st
Nichols
Drunk duo cleared after buggy overturn in court
George Markal and Cora Cokemiller appeared in police court Tuesday after their buggy toppled and threw them out. Patrolman Murphy testified they were drunk, but his was the only such account and both were discharged.
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George Markal
Cora Cokemiller
Murphy
Poison Scare Ends With Whisky Rescue
Early Tuesday, Dr. Todd of the City dispensary responded to 428 East Washington Street where Minnie Crawley allegedly took poison. He administered whisky and recovered a half pint, finding no poison on her.
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Todd
City Dispensary
Washington St
Minnie Crawley
The Pope Delights Over Rome Council Results
Rome voters elected 20 clerical candidates in municipal council races, including some moderate liberals but no socialists. The pope expresses joy as the city remains Catholic.
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Rome
Recruits Named Include Thompson Adams and Greer
The latest recruits listed are John Thompson, John Adams, Woodford C. Greer from Indianapolis, James W. Goode from Smailth Grove Ky, and Alonzo J. Litten from Spencer.
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John Thompson
John Adams
Woodford C. Greer
Indianapolis
James W. Goode
Smaith Grove
Alonzo J. Litten
Spencer
Bankrupt Woman Emma J. Holaday Files Petition
Emma J. Holaday, an eight month milliner of Muncie, filed a bankruptcy petition on Tuesday. Her liabilities total $900 while assets amount to $347.
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Emma J. Holaday
Muncie
Mob Attacks Nonunion Street Car Crew in Cleveland
A South Brooklyn mob assaulted two nonunion Cleveland street railway workers, motor man C. L. Holtray and conductor W. Donnion, both Chicago men. Donnion was knocked unconscious while Holtray was beaten and taken to Holmden avenue barns. The mob briefly held a Jennings avenue car and pressured the crew to quit. no arrests were made.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn
Street Railway Company
C. L. Holtray
W. Donnion
Chicago
Holmden Ave
Deathly smallpox spread leads to hospitalization of Avery family
James Avery his wife and child were removed to Isola- Hom hospital by health authorities due to Mrs. Avery contracting smallpox. Authorities deem it cheaper and safer to quarantine at the hospital rather than at 1010 North Missouri Street.
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James Avery
Isola- Hom
Plainfield Electric Road Incorporation Under Way
The Indianapolis, Plainfield and Western rapid transit company filed articles of incorporation at the state house on Tuesday with a capital stock of 100000 dollars. Directors for the first year include Daniel P. Erwin, D. M. Parry, Taylor Reagan, Henry C. Adams, Geo. C. Webster, Oscar Hadley and Daniel M. Ransdell. Stock subscribes 1000 dollars each from several individuals and trustees, to fund an electric line linking Indianapolis, Plainfield, Danville, Cartersburg and other Indiana points. No meeting yet, aim to start before severe winter. steel scarcity and higher prices hinder progress.
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Indianapolis, Plainfield & Western Rapid Transit Company
State House
Daniel P. Erwin
D. M. Parry
Taylor Reagan
Henry C. Adams
Geo. C. Webster
Oscar Hadley
Daniel M. Ransdell
Indianapolis
Plainfield
Danville
Cartersburg
Indiana
Jos E B. Prewitt
W. N. Harding
Eugene Sauley
Missing Youth Fred Fry Wanders From Home
Fred Fry, a feeble minded youth, wandered away from his home at 224 N Senate Ave and has been missing for several days. Relatives are greatly worried. He wore a night suit of clothes and a straw hat.
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Fred Fry
Senate Ave
Haz
Wulschner's Offers Watches and Jewelry at Low Prices
Advertisement notes Upright Planes and a $10 down offer at Wulschner's 128 130 Pennsylvania Street to buy watches jewelry diamonds and silverware with low prices and a monthly payment option at Marcy's place.
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Wulschner’s
Pennsylvania-st
Marcy
Marion County Gets $4686 Back Taxes Case Upheld
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a Marion circuit ruling that $46,966.07 plus interest and penalties from the Wm. P. Gallup estate are owed for back taxes. Judge Hadley wrote the opinion. The suit, brought by county treasurer Wm. H. Schmidt, argued notice to executor Edward P. Gallup in New Hampshire was adequate under Marion county laws. The court rejected claims of premature action and allowed the auditor’s backward estimate of annual 3 percent growth to stand.
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Supreme Court
Marion Circuit Court
Hadley
Wm. P. Gallup
Wm. H. Schmidt
Edward P
Edward
New Hampshire
Gallup
Edward Gallup
Wm. Gallup
Edward Gillup
Salamonie Drainage Appeal Upheld by Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court affirms Jay county court ruling in a drainage dispute. Remonstrators outnumbered petitioners 1,499 to 2,763 signatures. Experts testified a new channel would pass through Portland while petitioners argued lack of circuit court jurisdiction. Costs for witness fees denied to petitioners. Also, an appellate ruling fixes truancy officer pay at $178 for two days, ruling duties are annual, not limited to 12 weeks.
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Tioners
Circuit “Court
Supreme Court
Robert Sauntman
Eta Aeningt
George Maxwell
S Preme Court
Victor
T Board of School Commissioners
John C. Marr
Fountain County
Marr
Kissel Case Advanced by Supreme Court This Week
The Supreme Court advanced the Kissel case on Tuesday and is expected to decide it this week before adjournment for the summer. An injunction currently prevents Kissel from operating his garden on North Capitol Avenue.
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Kissel
Supreme Court
N. Capitol Ave
Traitors Must Hold Their Tongues
Washington June 27 An abrupt return of President McKinley is linked to Mrs McKinley illness though some suggest Philippine affairs drove the move Cabinet discussions will cover Otis dispatches and options to raise 60 000 troops or more punitive steps against anti imperialists. Debate within War Department and cabinet over manpower and policy is expected while prosecutions may follow if conduct does not ease.
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Washington
McKinley
Otis
War Department
Grant Arrival At Manila With No Casualties
Made by the Grant carrying Sixteenth Infantry in Manila. General Otis reports the transport Grant arrived Tuesday with no casualties during the war. The ship left San Francisco on May 3 and achieved a voyage record for the distance.
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Washington
Enemy massing near San Fernando fronts Manila report
June 27 dispatch says enemy forces are massing before San Fernando while MacArthur's troops rest nearby, signaling a probable upcoming engagement between opposing forces. The report notes substantial foe concentrations in the area as of this morning.
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Manila
MecaArthur
San Fernando
McArth
Traitor Warren on Gen Otis statement in Boston
Winslow Warren an anti-imperialist declares no matter Gen Otis or others remarks the Filipinos or any country, the battle for liberty remains the priority. He says supporters aim to overthrow the administration if the aim is liberty and will not be swayed by foreign interests.
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Boston
Otis
Winslow Warren
O' Or
Ireland
Greece
Dewey Kicked by Filipino Pony Near Manila Siege
June 27 report from San Francisco describes Admiral Dewey shielding a party of ladies from a Filipino pony during heavy fighting near San Pedro Macati. The horse kicked, Dewey sprang aside, and soldiers captured the offending footwear amid cheers and laughter.
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Dewey
Manila
San Pedro Macati
Gen. King
Tcoo
Admiral Dewey
KISSING BUG SPREADS TO NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK
The kissing bug, melanolestes picipes, has appeared in New Jersey after being found in Washington D C. The half inch black insect bites the upper lip at night with a painless sting that swells the lip into a dark scar within hours. Entomologists warn the bacterium bearing insect can cause severe swelling and pain depending on exposure.
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New York
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
New Jersey
New
Bartender Frank Stratman Fined For Sunday Liquor Sale
Frank Stratman, bartender at the Valhalla saloon, was fined $10 in criminal court on Tuesday for selling liquor on Sunday. The case was appealed from Justice Clark's court. A similar case in Justice Lockman's court was recently dismissed for want of prosecution.
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Frank Stratman
Justice Clark
Stratman
Justice Lockman
Valhalla
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