Oak Hill district to gain sidewalk improvements under plan
Councilman Negley will introduce an ordinance to extend Bloydave and Greenbrier lane sidewalks from Brightwood to Hillside avenue in Oak Hill. Residents on Bloydave seek a walk as Mud and water hinder school access at Oak Hill School. The plan would include Greenbrier lane and Heeewar Eve, with a new petition after ordinance passage.
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Negley
Bloydave
Oak Hill
Brightwood
Hillside-ave
Bloyd-ave
Greenbrier Lane
S Board of Works
Howe Pump Works
Heeew
Pittsboro Men Hurt In City Street Car Crash
Peter Thompson and Richard Noland horse traders and farmers from Pittsboro were injured when a street car struck their buggy on W Michigan between the river and Hiawatha Street Friday at 1 pm. Noland has a compound leg fracture and head bruises while Thompson suffered severe bruising. They were found unconscious in a ditch. one carried $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Thompson
Richard Noland
Pittsboro
Jealous Lover shoots couple in Amsterdam murder
Fred Bankert forced entry at the Green home in Amsterdam New York and fatally shot Wm Green and mortally wounded his wife before killing himself. He had been released from prison last spring for attempting Mrs Green’s life after she rejected him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
N. Y
Fred Bankert
Wm. Green
Green
Bis
Bankert
Cora Harrison
Politicians mull speaker race and Washington tips
Anderson editor Dale Crittenberger and Rochester editor W. H. Barnhart met Gov. Durbin while Madison’s Nathan Powell joined in. Durbin and State Auditor Hart saw Ben Hur in Chicago. Lafayette’s Henry Marshall seems likely for speaker if re-elected as Statesman vies for speaker. Rumors say President Roosevelt’s inquiry into federal judgeships mentions Kokomo’s C. C. Shirley and Indianapolis’ Edward Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Crittenberger
Anderson
W. H. Barnhart
Rochester
Gov. Durbin
Nathan Powell
Madison
Durbin
Hart
Ben Hur
Chicago
Henry Marshall
Lafayette
Statesman
Peru
Marshall
Washington
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
C. C. Shirley
Kokomo
Edward Daniels
U. S
Attleboro Man Foils Abandoned Baby Start
Neil Burgess who was playing at The county fair in Attleboro Massachusetts adopted an abandoned infant, named it Neil Burgess Jr, and will provide for it. A comely young woman left the infant at the Attleboro house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro, Mass
Neil Burgess
Neil Burgess, Jr
Attleboro House
Bitter-root stock farm to plant sugar beets on 45000 acres
Helena Montana November 2 sugar beet cultivation announced for 45000 acres of the Bitter-root stock farm once owned by Marcus Daly. The move signals a revival of the historic property and its agricultural prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena, Mort
Marcus Daly
Dietrich to Push Carnation as National Flower
Senator Dietrich will introduce a bill in Lincoln to name the carnation the national flower in tribute to the late President McKinley his favorite bloom. The paper highlights a medical recovery story of a blind paralyzed man named John Hunter as proof of modern science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Hunter
Judge rules a single spanking not grounds for divorce
In Chicago Nov 2 Judge Chettain dismissed the case of Anna V Harris who testified her husband spanked her after she tried to caress him. The judge said one spanking does not prove extreme cruelty and the suit was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chetlain
Anna V. Harris
Chettain
Skeleton Passenger Stuns Indiana Interurban Conductor
In Muncie Indiana on November 2 conductor Rollin Younce aboard an interurban nearly jumped when a supposed passenger turned out to be a skeleton wearing a hat and robe. The outfit valued around 800 was reportedly stolen from a doctor and abandoned on the car by Halloween miscreants and remains unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Rollin Younce
Interurban
Halilowe
British Deaths and Wounds in Brokenlaagte Battle
London reports 58 British killed and 160 wounded as Boers attack the rear guard near Brokenlaagte eastern Transvaal. Gen Kitchener lists dead officers including Col Ben son and Maj Murray. Boers retreat east. 13 officers severely wounded. two British guns lost. The engagement dampens royal welcome for the Cornwall and York tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. .Thoroald
E. V. Brooks
BE. Shepherd
A. J. Cornett
Eyre Lloyd
Kitchener
Haldman Resigns Then Reconsiders After Mayors Talk
President Haldeman offered to resign as councilman to Mayor Bookwalter after a caucus over Megren's successor. The mayor tore up the resignation and urged him to think it over. Haldeman says he may stay to protect friends on committees and questions the conduct of various members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Megren
Haldeman
Leap
Maldeman
Billingsley
Crall
Hele
Bilingsley
Negley
Mégren
Trust Controls Large Share of Iron Ore Output
New York November 2 report claims the United States Steel Corporation now controls about nine percent of iron ore production in the north. The figure would guarantee a multi year supply and position the trust to steer industry direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
North
Abe Crois Shoemaker Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court
Abe Crois a shoemaker was fined 31 for drunkenness after being found asleep in Military park on Saturday. Judge Stubbs remitted the docket fee and reduced the total to six dollars in honor of the newborn, with a warning not to drink again and Abe promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Crois
Military Park
J. Jefferson
Abe
Stubbs
Mosquito Campaign Improves Health in Havana
Havana efforts against yellow fever show strong results with March 1900 to November 1900 efforts across ponds and stagnant water. Authorities report only two deaths from yellow fever and 11 from malaria since April 1, a drop from 52 and 22 respectively the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havana
Hoosier Fought Burglar In Huntington Gridlock
G W Purcell of Terre Haute Indiana member of the United Mine Workers executive board grappled with a negro burglar in his room Saturday night. Purcell and others pursued and captured the intruder who escaped with $1500 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
G. W. Purcell
Terre Pa Ind
United Mine Workers
Purcell
Terre -Haute-man
Minister Charles Johnson Bonds For Trial In Fraudulent Marriage Case
Charles Johnson, a colored minister about 24, posted bond in Justice Mock’s court on Saturday to appear next Thursday for the trial of a suit brought by his wife Ode Belle Johnson under a statute targeting those who fraudulently marry to avoid prosecution. The case cites a previous prosecution two years ago by Ode Belle Majors, a colored woman, and notes Johnson’s marriage followed by his departure from the city. Johnson now seeks to have the marriage set aside, claiming fraud. His wife has filed charges in Smock’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Bond
Mock
Ode Belle Johnson
Johnson
Smock
Ode Belle Majors
Smeck
Bride-To-Be Flies 13000 Miles To Wed Millionaire
Miss Mollie L. Brickley of Baltimore sails to Callipoosa Chill to wed Samuel McCrea a millionaire ten years her senior. They were sweethearts in youth and kept up a correspondence after he inherited his brother’s fortune in South America.
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Brickley
Baltimore
Liverpool
Callipoosa
Chill
Samuel McCrea
Miss Brickly
McCrea
South America
Jane Toppan to be tried for murder of Mrs Gibbs
Barnstable dispatch reports Jane Toppan will stand trial for the murder of Mrs. Gibbs. Officers say the motive tied to Mrs Gibbs knowing details of ten other deaths in which Toppan served as nurse and is suspected in those cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnstable
Mass
Jane Toppan
Saloonkeepers Fined for Slot Machines in Marion
Twenty-one saloon-keepers in Marion Indiana were fined 25 dollars plus costs each on Friday for having slot machines in their establishments. They paid 1250 dollars to the police judge as the court ordered the machines smashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Walter F. Clowes Charged Over Fake Veterans Fund
Walter F. Clowes is held at the police station on a charge of soliciting subscriptions and advertisements totaling 45 dollars. He allegedly promoted a bogus history connected to John F. Buckle camp No 336 Sons of Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Clowes
John F. Buckle
Sons of Veterans
Arrest after theft accusation ends with recovered roll
Mrs Honorah Leary 1101 Bates Street had $50 in her dress pocket when James O'Brien allegedly stole the roll. Supt Hyland pursued him for six blocks and brought him in in front of a gun. O'Brien is under arrest and the money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honorah Leary
Bates Sr
James O’brien
Supt
Hyland
O’brien
Night English and Italian Night Schools Planned
Night classes will open at Manual Training High School at 7 30 Monday for English speakers. An Italian night school at Union and MecCartysts opens Nov 6 once a teacher is secured. Instruction free for all over 14 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manual Training
Union and MecCartysts
Controller Breunig Seeks Funds For Temporary Loans
Breunig will ask the council Monday night for 196 433 33 dollars to cover temporary loans and interest due December first. He expects to need more to pay bills inherited from the Taggart administration and believes five thousand dollars will cover it.
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Breunig
Taggart
Winslow Heiress Inherits $125.09 From California Uncle
Sarthe Winslow, daughter of a poor Sackett's Lake farmer, becomes heir to $125.09 left by her late uncle John Winslow who died in California.
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Middleton
N. Y
Sarthe Winslow
Sackett’s Lake
John Winslow
California
Prison trusty Bunyan flees Jeffersonville jail
Charles Bunyan, a trusted inmate at the Jeffersonville prison, escaped on Thursday evening and has not been heard from since. He was imprisoned for grand larceny in Vermilion county court. Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised as a cure for croup with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Charles Bunyan
Vermilion
Courty
Bull
Royal Party Arrives in London Amid Vast Crowds
The royal party reached London at 1 p.m. on Saturday with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain as master of ceremonies. The king and queen sat in the first carriage and the duke and duchess of York in the second as the route was lined by the largest crowd seen since Queen Victoria's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chamberlain
Duchess of York
Queen Victoria
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Dyspepsia Adage
An old advertisement notes relief for indigestion after meals and belching using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The copy touts cures for dyspepsia and nausea and ends with a slogan about meals.
France to Punish Turkey Over Protectorate Dispute
Paris reports the sultan has paid the Lorando claim but confirms French ships will proceed with action against Turkey for defying France's religious protectorate in the orient.
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Paris
Turkey
France
Orient
Union Glass Factory Delays Due to Trust Cut
Anderson Indiana November 2 It is stated the Union glass factory will not begin operations because the trust announced a 30 percent reduction in glass supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
Union Glass Factory
Local Fragments Hint At Names In A Booneville Notice
Fragments from a Booneville Indiana clipping mention individuals with surnames like Ivan Doukns and Browners to identify a local notice. The readable text is incomplete and does not specify event, date, or official action.
Diamonds for sale offered by Mullally Jeweler
A Mullally Jeweler announces a forthcoming sale of diamonds this week. Prospective buyers are asked to call to arrange an examination and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P., Mullally
Local Fire and Police Chiefs Named in Board Hopes
The Sun reports likely safety board appointments for Monday. Harry Wallace as police superintendent, Martin Hyland and Chris Krveer as police captains, John T. Glazier as fire chief, Dawson as police court bailiff if he accepts. Barrett becomes fire captain and moves to Virginia are hose company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glazier
Hyland
Kruger
Barrett
Harry Wallace
Martin Hyland
Chris Krveer
Virginia Are
Turned Down Custodian Appointment Sparks City Hall Confusion
Charles Stapp a colored politician of ward 6 created a scene at the city hall and police station on Saturday claiming he had been appointed custodian of the police station. Superintendent Hyland Ed Davis and Henry Brunaugh denied any knowledge of the appointment and Stacy did not begin work. He demanded Mayor Bookwalter return home to explain the matter.
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Charles Stapp
Ree
Kork
Supt
Hyland
Ed Davis
Henry Brunaugh
Stacy
Bookwalter
Indianapolis Area 36 Hour Forecast For Nov 3
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair and warmer weather through Saturday and Sunday with increasing cloudiness and a risk of light rain and cooling afterward. Temperatures recorded 7 am 46, noon 60, 2 pm 62. Rain possible Sunday across Indiana Michigan Illinois with southerly winds extending to Ohio and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Railroad liability verdict over wreck damages in Brazil
Brazil Indiana November 2 The circuit court awarded John Lyester eleven thousand dollars in damages against the C E I railroad for injuries from a wreck The railroad will appeal the ruling and seek relief in higher court
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Brazil
Ind
Circuit Court
John Lyester
C. & E. I. Railroad
Halloween attack blinds Marion girl in corn-throwing incident
In Marion Indiana on November 2 a Halloween prank turned violent as prowlers threw corn at 12 year old Myrtle Nelson, shattering her left eye sight and prompting a police investigation.
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Marion
Ind
Hallowe’en Prowlers
Myrtle Nelson
City Life Briefs Include Divorces and Local Deeds
Abram N Pollard seeks divorce from Lillie for cruel treatment. A defective fuse caused 20 pounds damage at Mr Richards home. Catherine James 45 New Albany at large after leaving sewing room at insane hospital. Army of the Tennessee to hold 33rd annual meeting in Indianapolis Nov 13 14. Ezra E Robards awarded 700 against Indianapolis street railway for personal damages. Band concert reception at Vories business university. Gen Z T Sweeney to lecture at Morris Street Christian Church on The Golden Age. Thomas Moon 97 and wife 80 visiting nephew Charles J Linton in Indianapolis. Grasslands farm blooded horses sold noon sale. M L Hare exits business. Catherine Reinkin dies aged 71 in Indianapolis after 45 years residence. Funeral Sunday 2 pm. Knights of Maccabees lodges move to new quarters on West Meridian Street with music and festivity.
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Catherine James
New Albany
Insane Hospital
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Indianapolis
Ezra E. Robards
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Thomas Moon
Martinsville
Charles J. Linton
Renwoodave
Moon
Ohio
M. L.hare
Catherine Reinkin
Henry Reinkin
E. St. Clair-st
Henry Reinkin, Jr
the Knights of Maccabees
Man Proclaims Sanity After Escape From Illinois Asylum
Aaron Morgan 61, once a Danville florist, arrived in Indianapolis to prove his sanity after escaping Kankakee asylum. He was briefly jailed as insane before release. Dr Fletcher deemed him cranky not insane. Friends fear renewed confinement if he returns to claim property worth about 8000.
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Danville
Aaron Morgan
Indianapolis
Church
Lodge
Morgan
J. G. Kingsbury
The
Indiana Farmer
Kingsbury
Friendly Inn
Illinois Insane Hospital
Kankakee
Insanity Trust
Kankakee Asylum
Chicago
Michigan
W. B. Fletcher
CentraYr
Inediana Insane Hospital
Fletcher
Park Board to Install Winter Amusements for Children
The Sun reports the park board will provide a toboggan slide at Military Park and keep Riverside and Garfield parks ice ready for skating this winter. Heating shelters are planned at Garfield and possible partial heating at Riverside, with priorities on comfort and warmth over exterior design to protect skaters from cold while enjoying winter recreation.
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Park Board
Military Park
Riverside
Garfield Parks
Orparks Power
Garfield Park
First Ward Improvement Club Forms in Hillside Area
In the first ward a group met at 1714 Hillside Ave to form the First ward improvement club aiming for public improvements. Councilman Negley reported on sidewalks and improvements under consideration by the Board of Works and council. M. L. Clawson was elected president with A. L. Arbuckle as vice president and F. B. Reeves as secretary. meetings set for every Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Hillside Ave
Negley
Board of Works and Council
M. L. Clawson
A. L. Arbuckle
F. B. Reeves
May Appeal Over Grand Jury Indictments Contempt Ruling
Civic alliance may appeal Judge Alford's contempt ruling for not punishing some Marion county grand jurors who did not indict saloon-keepers. Alliance attorney Eli Ritter hinted an appeal is possible and said further action will be determined, not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Grand Jury
Civic ‘Alliance
Alliance
Eli Ritter
Marion County
Carcarets Candy Promises Quick Liver Uplift
An old advertisement touts Carcarets Candy as a remedy to revitalize a lazy liver and improve health with a brief product claim. The copy uses dated slang and pricing of 25c and 50c, citing a laxative style benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIX Druggista
Wreck on Big Four at Delaware Kills Conductor Tracy
A rear end collision on the Cincinnati division of the Big Four at Delaware Ohio on Saturday caused nearly 725000 in rolling stock damage. Conductor Philip Tracy, in his caboose, was instantly killed and his body burned. The fire department extinguished cars that burned from the headlight of the second locomotive. Tracy was a well known figure and president of the Mutual Insurance Company of the Big Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, O
Cincinnati
Big Four
Philip Tracy
Tracy
Mutual Insurance Company
Real estate bargains and modern homes teased in pages six
The notice advertises live bargains in real estate across pages 3 6 and 7. It promises homes with small cash down and monthly balance options and notes modern houses priced from eight dollars to seven thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aittle
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