Housing Boom Fills Indianapolis Suburbs With New Homes
Indianapolis and suburbs see rapid building revival with four to five room cottages in high demand. Move in pace accelerates as owner-occupied homes rise, flats scarce, and renters rush to desirable small dwellings. Sightseers note expansion in Brightwood Haughville North and West Indianapolis as hundreds of new houses rise.
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Indianapolis
Brightwood
North Indianapolis
Haughville
West Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Ford Franchise Bill Passes In Albany After Amended Version
The legislature passed the Ford franchise bill on Thursday afternoon in Albany after amendments reflecting Gov. Roosevelt's guidance. Gov. Roosevelt and Senator Platt had several talks about the measure before the extra session call. Platt resisted radical changes, while Roosevelt maintained his stance. Reports claim Platt may lose Roosevelt's support for his presidential ambitions, as he publicly backed a second term for Mr. Meclesimey.
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Albany
Roosevelt
Senator Platt
Platt
Meclsimey
Paris Accident The Manacles Theory Questioned
In London on May 26 Captain Creek of the British Admiralty discussed the wreck of the steamer Paris. He doubted magnetic attraction at the Manacles and noted even if such force existed it would align along the usual polar line. He cited Australia’s Cossacks cliffs where iron deflects compasses by about 30 degrees.
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London
Creek
Compass
British Admiralty Office
Paris
Australia
President’s aid presents personal check for Dewey fund
In Maknley Washington on May 26 Acting secretary Certelyou met with Vanderlip, head of the Dewey home fund committee, delivering a personal presidential check for a handsome amount. The president expressed deep interest and pleasure in supporting the patriotic drive to secure a home for the hero of Manila.
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Washington
Certelyou
Vanderlip
Dewey Home Fund Committee
Manila
Must Stand Trial in Philadelphia for Counterfeiting Case
In Philadelphia on May 26 the court heard the motion to quash three indictments against ex U S district attorney Thery P Ingham and former assistant Harvey K Newitt for conspiracy bribery and aiding and abetting the Jacobs Kendig counterfeiting gang. Judge McPherson overruled the motion and demurrers were refused without argument. Trials are set for Monday with a possible postponement.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Thery P. Ingham
Harvey K Newitt
McPherson
Death reports from Havana and Santiago listed
Washington dispatch shows May 24 death reports for Private Fred O. Howes and Private Harry Gordon White of the Seventh Cavalry from typhoid at Sancti Spiritus and a civilian employee Frank M. Thompson in enteritis at Santiago. Signed Brooke, commanding.
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Washington
Havana
Quenados
Fred O. Howes
Seventh Cavalry
Sancti Spiritus
Harry Gordon White
Santiago
Frank M. Thompson
Brooke
McKinley Plans Western Trip After Philippine Homecoming
President McKinley intends to start his western journey after Minnesota and South Dakota volunteers return home from the Philippines. If no public business interferes, he will visit the Pacific coast.
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McKinley
Washington
Minnesota
South Dakota
Philippines
Pacific Coast
Kindergarten The Report Of Mrs President Eat The Vy
A fragmented note mentions Mrs President and a report related to kindergarten affairs. The readable items point to a local school matter involving leadership and a dining context, without clear dates or outcome. Further details are unreadable.
Iron and steel price boom shocks Pittsburg market
Apvajicn x IRON reports the iron and steel trade surging with record price gains driven by demand and tight supply. Bessemer pig quot es reach 17 with forecasts of 20 to follow while billets trade around 27 to 28.50. Nearly all metal products rise as brokers note prices may rise further.
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Pittsburg
Bessemer Association
Cleveland
Fittsburgs
Cuban revolutions leader asked to account for funds
The Cuban American League led by W O McDowell and A A Aguirre demanded an itemized accounting from J Estrada Palma, head of the Cuban junta in the United States, for money received and disbursed. Palma had claimed sole control of the junta and about $1,000 with a small balance, and the request was mailed with no reply received.
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New York
aAlay
Gen Funston Report Highlights Actions in War
The War Department released Gen Funston's report from Caloocan detailing Twenty-Ninth Division actions in the war with notes on participants and commendations. It praises Metcalf for splendid conduct and publicizes Stotzenberg's report, noting his death in battle while serving with United States volunteers.
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Marnetcall
Caloocan
Washington
War Department
Fue
Dransas Unie &Olunteers
Dex Hi
Wnr
Metcalf
I. Stotzenberg
Pegee
Runaways Involving Thomas 14 Involve Fatal Injuries
An incident near Toledo New York left several people fatally injured after a runaway in a forward motion. The report names Charlie, an engineer, and Victor from Toledo Ohio among those injured.
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F. Br. Thomas
Charley
Ictor
Toledo
Fango
N.Y
Mrs Barham Wins Health Restoring Cure Claim
Mrs Barham of Newville recounts chronic digestion and vertigo relief after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She reportedly weighed 112 pounds before treatment and 140 pounds after, with husband and friends noting improvement. The ad promotes Dr Pierce's remedies as unmatched and invites symptom letters to Buffalo, New York for free case evaluation.
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Martita E
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Brooklyn Handicap Likely Won by a 3-Year-Old Favorite
New York May 26 There is wide spread belief among horsemen that the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend on Saturday will be won by a three year old. Filigrane owned by the Morrisses and Jean Bere aud owned by Whitney show notable trials, with trainers split on any other probable winner. Older division contenders Ben Holliday Bana Star Don De Oro Algol George Keene Box and Warrenton also show form and aim to contest the big prize.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bana Star
Don de Oro
Algol
George Keene
Box
Warrenton
Wires report on fraud sale and fires
W. B. Preston of Cincinnati is jailed on charges of intent to defraud over refrigerators claimed to cut ice costs by 75 percent. A Philadelphia session elected Rev. W. J. Robinson as moderator. Nightingale’s silk mill in Paterson NJ burned with losses above 50 000. Ninth immunes mustered at Camp Meade PA. Agnes Winn of Cleveland died from poison candy bought in a candy store. Dreyfus case hearing postponed due to delayed report. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for sleep and nerve support.
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W. B. Preston
Cincinnati
United Presbyterians
Philadelphia
W. J. Robinson
Allegheny
Nightingale
Paterson
N. J
Camp Meade
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Texas
Agnes Winn
Cleveland
Dreyfus
An Old Nurse for Children Ad for Mrs Winslow Syrup
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the mouth ease gums cure wind colic and relieve diarrhea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
Cincinnati Baseball Trip Card Announcement
Package includes a $1 Cincinnati and return fare via C H D for Sunday May 28. Two trains depart at 6:50 a m with stops at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. The 7:15 a m train runs non stop. Baseball game Basehall Cincinnati vs Baltimore. Return from Cincinnati at 6:25 p m.
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Cincinnati
Sundnay
Rushville
Connersville
Liberty
Oxford
Hamilton
Basehall
Baltimore
Do Not Forget the Old Reliable Union Co operative Laundry
Union Co operative Laundry urges patrons to return for service at the trusted neighborhood shop. The firm emphasizes reliable washing and prompt pickup and reminds customers to contact by phone number 1269 for inquiries and orders.
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Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry
Luncheon Deals and Bicycle Ads in The Sun
Daily business lunch from 10 to 2 all for ten cents with ladies' lunch on the second floor at Ormonde 16 W Pearl. Bicycle ads invite buyers near White and Featherstones 332 S Washington. Sun Popular Liners available. call or phone 80 for details.
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Ormonde
W. Pearl-st
SUN
Marseilles
Selig Dry Goods Company
South
Illinois Street
Selz & Co Big Closing Out Sale Opens on Meridian Street
Thousands flocked to 16 North Meridian Street as Selz & Co. opened a massive clothing sale at 9 am. Bargains drew crowds all day with suits, pants, furnishings and hats selling rapidly. Shoppers raced to carve out bargains before piles shrink and afternoon crowds surge.
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Selz & Co
North Meridian Street
Anderson
G A R State Encampment Train Schedules 1899 Indiana
H SELZ & CO releases details for the G A R W R C and Ladies of the G A R Terre Haute event May 23 25 1899 with round trip 1 45 from Indianapolis and state rates. Regular trains depart Indianapolis 7 30 am 11 45 am 4 30 pm 11 20 pm arriving Terre Haute 7 00 1 36 7 00 pm 1 28 am Returning depart Terre Haute 1 50 am 8 00 am 3 02 pm 4 26 pm arriving Indianapolis 4 05 am 10 30 am 5 40 pm 6 10 pm Special Grand Army Train May 28 carries principal Indianapolis posts and related groups arriving Terre Haute 1 40 pm then returns 7 15 pm 9 45 pm May 28 24 after encampment closing through Terre Haute to Indianapolis.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Grand Army
Streight Circle Ladies of
G. A. R. and
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Dinner Sets and Lamps Sale with Globes and Shades
Special prices on lamps sets with globes and shades offered at exceptionally low rates. The bargain aims to draw interest from shoppers seeking complete dining and lighting pieces.
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People’s Credit Clothing Co
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