Rules for street improvements debated by Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works drafted tabulated rules guiding street improvements. The basement of the county courthouse may come under janitor Dugan’s cleaning scope. Appraisers Hanried and Tin appointed to inventory city property as $1,890,000 in obligations looms. Major issues include a proposed Seventh street brick sewer and repairs to crossings, with a special council meeting possible.
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Board of Public Works
Janeiter Dugan
Hanied
Tin Board of Public Works
Detrees
Cyrnicns
Nicholas Dugan
Butidhie
Board of
Uulitie Works
Court House
Honot
Dugan
Adolph Scherver
John & Spann
Wmn. Bosseri
Seventh St
Pennsylvanis West
Weridhard-st
Albert J. Beveridge
Manchester-st
Conduitt
Grubbs
Tilinois St
Washington
New York Sts
Grabbs
Supreme Court
Set Railway Company
Finlte
Jas. Ross
Iiyvissts
Kentucky
Bossman
Washington St
Cal. Larnell
Illinois St
Second-st. North
Sayers
Mayoral ballot turmoil and new candidates surface
The Suy mayoralty race tightens as ballots with improper forms arrive. three new candidates enter the contest: Col. William Hicklin, William Woollen, and W.S. Canfield. The Sux urges voting in the official Democrat or Republican form and notes editor Caleb Denny’s interest. In Police Court, Leary, Githens, Quinn, and others face loitering charges. Githens vows to leave town, while others are fined. Carpenter strike talks resume with P. J. McGuire arriving to mediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scex
Col
William Hicklin
Willian
Wesley Woollen
W.S
Morss
Denny
William Wesley Woollen
SUV
Cottretl
S. HR. Holt
Beniy
Eddy
POUL
Uisiol
G.C. Tanner
J.T. Brusnese
U. Hilgenberg
W. B
Wisnaul
Bicklin
W. W. Woollen
W.S. Canfield
Tn Sus
Tn Sey
Das. Leary
Wm. Githens
Chas
Ed. Quinn
Reiday
Ai Eratch
Githens
Anderson
Morris
Local Notices and Legal Actions and Marriages Reported
A series of brief notices records incidents and records from the week. James Parey, 11, was wounded by a 22 calibre bullet after being unaware of spacing. Kregelo escorted him to 7 y Virginia Ave. Supt Colbert ordered high hour street stops and questioning of stragglers after roll call. John H. Pruner sues for accounting and dissolution of Pruner and Wilty partnership. Several names listed with illnesses and ages, including pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, meningitis, diphtheria, heart failure, grippe. Marriages reported: Rekind Kennedy with Alvina Coleman. Jasper M Wood with Matlig McCannack.
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James Parey
Kregelo
Virginia-ave
Colbert
Stauver
John H. Pruner
Pruner & Wilty
N. Ilinois St
Willy
Fred
Eliza Stiibey
Wenry
Jennie Reis
William and
Jessie Millard
Dnarus
Nathan Lane
Vine-st
Win
Tindall
W. Market-st
Cacolide Anderson
Washington-st
Caarlette Kore
Wisconsin-st
Fannie Hurle
Indianapolis
N. Noble
Karl Hancock
West-st
Enoch Cook
Mariet-st
Ana Klein
N. Wast-st
Diptheria
Luer Wilson
S. Tilinoisst
Mary Ea. Irwin
Sut College-ave
Dora C
Runnels
Meridian-st
Grippe
Anenie Burnside
Collees-ave
Marriaces
Rekind Kennedy
Alvina Coleman
Jasper M. Wood
Matlig McCannack
Mob Lynches Suspect After Lynch Murder in Kentucky
In Clarkson Kentucky March 27 a black man Tom Hunter killed telegraph operator J A Burke in a saloon. He fled but was captured later. 60 armed men seized him in a ravine, hanged him to a tree, and riddled his body with bullets. Burke, from Shelby City, was a well known telegraph operator.
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Clhrerland
Teon
J. A. Burke
Tom Hunter
Hunter
Burke
Iit
Middlestinroan
Shelby City
Brush electric light battle over city contract sparks warnings
In a town dispute the Brush Electric Light Company pressures for a city lighting contract, threatening to shut lights for months if not granted. Western Electric’s lobbyist warns locals as the Board of Public Works weighs terms, while a rival Electric Illuminatise Company plans to bid.
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Ain
Wonder
Western Electric Companys
Marion
Board of Public Works
Wiepene
John Caven
Tae TV
Ebe
Brush Electric Heat Company
Cavan
Brush
In- Ganapolis
Wailer
Tan
Teanatford
Hlectric Illunminatise Company
Renunciation of Catholic Faith At Local Church
Henry C Berg a 62 year old former monk from Germany renounced Catholic belief and joined the Christian Church after baptism by Rev Dr Lucas at a Delaware and Chiosts church service. He left the monastery life after ten years in Milwaukee and Columbus, donated 15000 to the cause, and explained doubts about papal infallibility purgatory and indulgences. He will pursue a business career and chose baptism as immersion.
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Delaware
Qchiosts
Henry C. Berg
Christian Church
Dr. Lucas
Berg
Germany
Hmoe
Milwaukee
Columbus
McGinn
New York
Henry George
Bere
Tucas
W. H. Munnell
Louisville
Plumbers Union Rejects Eight Hour Week Lockout
Bosses and several plumbers firms offered an eight hour day with seven and a half on Saturdays and pay to be negotiated. The plumbers union declined to sign, triggering a citywide lockout of all shops except Brennan Bros. and George W. Keyser, the union counting over 80 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbers, Steam and Gras Fitters
Prisoners Escape From Jail by Sawing Bars
Six prisoners escaped from the jail Thursday morning by sawing the bars. None have been recaptured, and authorities pursue leads as crews inspect the facility for security lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escaye
Pisu Bi Ark
Grand to Close for Week Amid Theatrical Notes
A long rundown of local theater acts and personnel, noting the Grand will close all next week. Highlights include Grimes cellar Goor, Levis Morrison in Faust, and a satchel carrier tale. Star billing for James and Mackie, with Nye and Burbank at the Grand Opera House on April Tth.
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Muetisi’s
Grimes
James
Mackie
Bil Nye
A. P. Burbank
Grand Opera House
Drunken gunfire and burglaries hit local street
A drunken man fired a revolver at 175 on that street narrowly missing harm, then was arrested. James Forrest, about 40, faced drunkenness and carrying concealed weapons. Later a burglar robbed Denison barber shop, stealing cash and a dress suit while leaving with an umbrella. A New York actor Henry Hollant died from alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Forrest
Gilded Palace
Cad White
Vorrést
Policu
James
Denison House
Ayers
Asa
Jim
New York
Henry Hollamt
Bellevig Hospital
Astoria Club to pay for Hall Fitzsimmons field
In Astoria Oregon the athletic club will offer 17 006 for a Hall Fitzsimmons field. Independent reports note plans for advertising and cross promotions as sports figures seek events and backing.
The Waters Gurgled Aml the Sad Young Fan
A soaked passerby gazes into Pogue's Run as a storm floods a riverside area. The man, penniless and homeless, wanders pessimistically along the embankment debating a plunge into the murky water while a rainy night lingers.
Wardered and died in St Charles Mo
A man named Jesse Hachi of Indianapolis died in St Charles Missouri a few days ago. He had been failing in health and grew despondent after borrowing ten dollars from his wife and disappearing. A letter from St Louis said he was destitute. A hotel proprietor in St Charles sent a photo of the dead man to Chief Colbert, noting he had a wife in Indianapolis. His brother goes to Indianapolis. body to be brought home. Death by his own hand is suspected.
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Chicago
Decatur
Chinatowne
Jay
Miss Hormby
Koch
New York
Chinatown
Avery
Grim Salire
Esse Hachl
Indianapolis
Str. Charles
Alo
Jesse Hachi
Madison-aye
St. Charles
Hir
St.Louis
Colbert
Tadianapolis
Two French brothers die in Indiana mystery
Terre Haute Indiana March 27 two young farmers Daniel and John French died within hours of each other. Cause unknown rumors say poisoning and the coroner investigates. Also a burglary at Peells Taylor's law office in Pennsylvania and a temporary injunction in a postal telegraph damages case. Hamburg Germany plans abattoir for 2000 cattle import trade. Parliament member John Connor ill in Boston with grippe. Lenanos Indiana bootlegger caught robbing Wyson's hardware. A big fire at Rusmuvile Ont. loss estimated at 360000.
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Terre Haven
Ind
J— Daniel
John French
Here
Buraum
Spl
Postal Telegraph Company
Janes XK. Miller
Miller
McGregor
Hamburg
Phelps
Berlin
Johnson
Parvell
Bostos
Mass
John Connor
Tiperary South
Trish
Parker House
la Grippe
Warrant for Refund Tax Arrives at State House
A U S warrant for STO. 11103 amounting to over 15 million glasses of beer price and tax refund arrives at the state house. The paper note, printed in light orange, bears U S Treasurer J N Huston’s signature and travels in a Chicago sub treasury envelope carried by Treasurer Gall to the governor for payment. Spring fever months and liver regimens are mentioned as aside color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
State House
J. N. Huston
Altho
Washington
Gall
Chicago
Harrison the Man Predicted for McKinley Nomination
A Tennessee congressman declares Harrison controls party machinery. The Ohio race and McKinley’s campaign plans frame a national local clash, with battles over appointments and the push for renomination. McKinley mobilizes Canton aides and Ohio figures as the contest centers on Blaine Harrison and Naliian.
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Congressman Mestillan
Tennessee
Mweinley
Ohio
McKinley
Tom Reed
Blaine
Harrison
Steve Hiking
Naliian
Iat
SfieKhaler
Rison
Hearst Funeral Train Sparks Mourners Tale
Mrs Helen Gougar testified about the Hearst funeral train run from El Paso to St Louis on March 27. She described a rowdy return trip with senators and their families, depicting a scene of excess and waste including empty bottles and thirsty travelers fueling controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Graffon
A City of Sorrows and Grim Grippe in Chicago
Chicago endures a deadly grip of the grippes with reports of record deaths and mournful cemeteries. Amid a city of sorrow a forced marriage case emerges with a 14 year old girl married at gunpoint. authorities seek the girl's father as she stays in a shelter. Weather notes forecast rain or snow for Indiana and a cold front moving through Indianapolis and nearby areas.
Fresh Foreign Facts and Global Happenings Update
Parnell spoke at Stigo Ireland on Thursday as London prepares a large naval exhibit on May 2. The Bank of Leghorn in Rome has sailed for 100000000 lire. An Italian pamphlet has released a full history of the Mafia. Survivors of the steamer Utopia sailed Thursday for New York. Prince Bismarck began a Thursday visit to Count Waldersee at Altoona. The czar presented President Carnot with the Order of St Andrew on Thursday. San Domingo named a minister to seek reciprocity with the United States. Russia is building two highways to Persia to move troops. Two men were killed in a sun slide at the Leemis phosphate mine near Uttowa on Thursday.
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Parnell
Stigo
Ireland
Thursty
London
Bank of Leghorn
Rome
Pawels
Utopia
New York
Prince Bismarck
Count Waldersee
Altoona
Carnot
Order of St. Andrew
San Domingo
Russia
Persia
Leemis
Uttowa
Ont
Thursilay
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Connci
Cauncilman
John Pearson
Pittsburg
Ciucas
National Card Company
Shelby St
Pleasant Run
Board of Pubic Safety
Juhn Dade
Rev. L. Weisel
J. I. Hignight
Kerth
Dwest Sts
Democernat
Sorma
P. J. McGuire
National Trades and Labor Council
Mrr. Mezuire
AE Lisas
Tom Bunter
Hin
Brush Company
Benry C. Gers
Ws Monastery
Ais Statement
Hesitsatox
Grace Glasgow
Spokane Walls
Wash
Harry FF. Fleming
Atsris
Avas
Zeiguklys
Ped Ereson
jSph
Cureau
fSpl
Din
Uroshy
Howard Crosby
Ekin
Lavisvinian
Liv
James Akin
Seat States Army
Amusemmnys
Grann
Louis James
Virginius
English
Levis Morrison
Buen
Nickson & Talbott
Haly
Rado
Withelo
Mawin Ferry
Lewis
Morrison
Faust
Mephisto
Carrie
Carter
Martha
Tomlinson Hall
Central-ave
Blaster
Alton's
Getrom Kasler
Dalton
Hitter
Bates House
Union Station
Jivery
Nancy Fave
Golden Gate
Sau
Ravei
Cathe
Dacusands
Hall
Fitzsimmons Dasseut
Astoria
Ore
Hall-Fitzsimmons
Andy Sommers
Wempuis
Roeber
Muldoon
Slavin
America
Arphis
Spaulding
Hart and Anson
Tug Wilson
Harry Murphy
Minnesota
Sullivan
St. Joseph
Harriman
Manneapolis
Tudianapolis
Augusta
Ae . H. Rembart
Adams
Gao
Wyatt
Reinhart
Metraire
Sheible
Kessler
Elder's
Parrott & Taegart
Grover
oSeaved Om
Peells Taylor’s
NS Pennsylvan
Uiast
Lenanos
Samuel Nealis
James Nealis
Wyson
RusmusvitLwe
J— C, Russ, Son & Co
New State Board of Agriculture
Tike
Wasuixeros
Harry Martin
White House
Lutie
Kenny
Vance
Sten-Son
Canton
Charley Foster
Indiana
Chuehso
Lacrippe
Calvary Cemetery
Vraneasen Carbona
Giovani Largigno
Japonara
Church of Our Cady of
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