County Superintendent Charged With Grand Larceny
Flavius J. Meyer, county poor farm superintendent, faced grand larceny charges in police court after investigators alleged he stole goods valued at $100 from the county. A wagonload of materials, including china and textiles, were found at his home during a search. Meyer was released on $1000 bond and the case was continued with defense by Attorney Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavius J. Meyer
Greer
Meyer
Harding
Christian Meyer
Explosion Destroys Home In Portland Gas Blast
A natural gas explosion wrecked the residence of N. B. Hawkins, cashier of Citizens' Bank, at 1 o'clock Saturday morning. Five family members miraculously escaped unharmed as the entire city woke to the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
N. B. Hawkins
Citizens’ Bank
Race Riots in Pana After Negroes Open Fire on Miners
Fourteen black workers with rifles attacked a frame cottage housing union miners at 3 a m in Pana. A white man was wounded while gunmen occupied the Penwell coal company stockade. Denunciations blame mine owners for arming the men amid threats of lynching if foreigners do not leave. President McKinley and Gov. Tanner declined federal action, citing no disruption to federal property or railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Penwell Coal Company
South Carolina
Washington
McKinley
Griggs
Tanner
Italian anarchist Luccen condemned to life in windowless dungeon
Geneva reports Luccen the Italian anarchist condemned for the empress murder in September is sentenced to life. He will be confined in a 20 foot deep cell with no windows, a door hole providing air and daily food, and complete darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Luccen
Austria
Fie
Electric wire permit sought and rail franchise filings
D A Chenoweth seeks city permission to string electric light wires on the South side and may form a new company. Morris and Henry request Hancock and Marion county franchises for an Irvington to Greenfield electric railway. Mayor Taggart supports women on the park board as advisors. Indianapolis fire department lent an engine to Anderson amid pumping station trouble that weakened pressure. Dustless Oats ad copy and low daily bargains noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Chenoweth
Nathaniel N. Morris
Charles R. Henry
Hancock and
Marion County
Irvington
Greenfield
Taggart
Indianapolis Fire Department
Anderson
Wreck of the Atalanta Off Oregon Claims Few Survivors
Late reports confirm only two of a 30 crew survived the Atalanta disaster off Alva Bay, Oregon. Names aboard the ship varied, with enlistments filed through the British consul and U.S. shipping commissioner. A survivor blames Capt McBride for alleged reckless racing that led to the wreck amid fog and a reef collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
United States Shipping Commissioner
Mr. Alexander
D. F. Green
Dublin
J. W. Webber
New York
A. Jacobson
Stockholm
J. Smith
Finsbury
G. Cavans
Callao
J. Tones
Valparaiso
N. Sorensen
Bergen
G. Frazier
Philadelphia
R. Codd
Liverpool
J. Marks
Indianapolis
Alva Hay
Oregon
McBride
Marks Family Traces Brother Believed Missing
The dispatch ties J Marks to John Marks, a former Big Four car shop employee in Brightwood. His father is a yard boss at Atlas engine works, with brothers Pat and George also in Brightwood. Supposedly he left Indianapolis three years ago for Peoria then California and may have perished in the Attalanita disaster. He was 25, unmarried, with a large Indianapolis Brightwood family. Ed serves in the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
J. Marks
John Marks
Big Four
Brightwood
Atlas Engine Works
Pat
George
Indianapolis
Peoria
California
Attalanita
Tom
Will Marks
Anna
Mary
Great Louisville Fire Destroys $100000 in Wholesale District
A massive blaze in Louisville Kentucky damaged the wholesale district in the early hours. Property losses total about $100000 with the Rent Bowles drug company accounting for $80000 of the value due to newly shipped stock. Adjacent S Shapinsky Co. dry goods and Robinson Bros. hardware suffered about $5000 in damage. Fire found at 2 am with origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Rent Bowles Drug Company
S. Shapinsky & Co
Robinson Bros
Base Ball Players Fined by Police Court
Judge Cox fined each member of the Kansas City club one dollar and trimmings in police court on Saturday morning for playing on Sunday. The Indianapolis and Kansas City clubs were arrested in July and the cases were continued. Earlier arrests had led to fines and appeals to criminal court where the players were found not guilty. Attorneys agreed to a guilty finding for half the defendants to clear the docket. Dr Bull s cough syrup is claimed to prevent consumption and cure colds. one fifth of city deaths are from consumption due to neglected colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Kansas City
Indianapolis
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo
Advertisement notes quinine tablets promise one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. Each tablet labeled L B Q. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. The genuine product carries the initials on every tablet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Has.l.b. Q
Gas Company Ordered to Answer Interrogatories in Suit
In a February 21 1898 federal case Judge Baker overruled the gas company's demurrer to the city's cross complaint. The ruling allows either side to compel disclosures via interrogatories to reveal facts about the validity of the ordinance setting gas at 75 cents per 1000 cubic feet and its impact on property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Gas Company
Baker
Nickum Indicted in Federal Case Over Perpetual Light Claim
S B Nickum of Logansport inventor of a “non flickering ever safe” perpetual light was indicted by a federal grand jury in five counts for using the mails to sell rights to territory and taking payments from several named buyers. Additional indictments include counterfeiting postal and revenue violations and liquor license issues across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Nickum
Logansport
B. Chapin
Gainsville
Fla
IL. Z. Rethey, Wilkesbarre, Pa.: the Same Sums From Wm. Harrison
Louisville
J. W. Crum, Jr
Perkins, O
Nickum
Spain to Press Exact Peace Terms at Next Paris Session
Washington explains postponement of the Paris peace commission meeting to allow American negotiators to draft the precise heads of the peace treaty. Spain is to relinquish sovereignty over the Philippines and transfer Porto Rico Cuba and the Ladrones. The next session aims to formalize the terms, with Heilo surrender shaping control and protection for Spaniards awaiting repatriation.
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Washington
Paris
State Department
Spain
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Ladrone Islands
United States
Heilo
Anti car crowding society conducts streetcar protest
In Omaha on November 19 the Anti car crowding society seized a streetcar, a dozen members issuing a stern command to passengers to yield or be moved. The car proceeded and organizers warned that if service does not improve they will seek court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Nance Guilford Returns Home Amid Death Case
Dr Nancy Guilford CT midwife arrives at New York on the Lucania in the custody of Detective Cronan after a Bridgeport death case. She suffered seasickness and declined to speak about the charges. The pair proceed to Bridgeport to face the investigation and await family at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nancy Guilford
Connecticut
Emma Gill
Bridgeport
Lucania
Cronan
Old Nance
War Department Reports Porto Rico Anarchy Exaggerated
Officials say late Friday reports of widespread anarchy in Porto Rico were exaggerated. One complaint came from a coffee plantation owner seeking protection from roving bands. Gen Brooke to investigate with a report expected. if serious disorder is found, steps to restore order will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Porto Rico
Brooke
Cruiser Topeka Ready to Sail for Havana
The navy department reports the cruiser Topeka at Philadelphia is fully fueled and prepared to sail for Havana following orders issued two weeks ago. Officials hope she can depart Saturday or Sunday after hurried work to ready the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Havana
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m on November 20 calls for cooler and fair conditions. Saturday night will see fall temperatures with Sunday trending cooler. Saturday morning temperature was 41 with readings at 7 a m and 2 p m near 45 and 46 degrees respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Moon
Knights of Labor elect officers in Chicago convention
The Knights of Labor convention elected officers led by General Master Workman John N. Parsons of New York and re-elected I. D. Chamberlain of Colorado as general worthy foreman and John W. Hayes of New Jersey as secretary treasurer. The executive board includes Parsons, Chamberlain, S. Fitzpatrick of Montreal, J. G. Schonfaber of Baltimore, and A. D. Best of Brooklyn. The next meeting is set for Boston. Parsons also heads the National Association of Letter Carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Knights of Labor
John N. Parsons
New York
Worthy Foreman
I. D. Chamberlain
Colorado
John W. Hayes
New Jersey
Fitzpatrick
Montreal
J. G. Schonfaber
Baltimore
A. D. Best
Brooklyn
Boston
Parsons
National Association of Letter Carriers
Craven Seeks 500000 Monthly Allowance From Fair Estate
Mrs Nettie R Craven renews her bid in San Francisco for a family allowance from Senator Fair’s estate. She asks 5000 dollars per month from the death date December 28 1854, after rejecting a 250000 compromise offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nettie R. Craven
Senator Fair
Elected Officers and Adjourned by the American Republican League
The American Republican College League adjourned after electing officers Friday. President A L Davis of Michigan led the slate with vice presidents H J Crane of Syracuse H R Dougherty of Illinois and George W Billings of Harvard. F H Wurzer of Notre Dame was secretary F W Sargent of South Dakota treasurer and I B Whitney of Williams College named national executive committeeman and campaign manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Republican College League
A. L. Davis
University of Michigan
H. J. Crane
Syracuse
H. R. Dougherty
University of Illinois
George W. Billings
Harvard
F. H. Wurzer
Notre Dame
F. W. Sargent
University of South Dakota
I. B. Whitney
Williams College
Those Brassy Men Involved In Streetcar Brass Heist
Jacob Noble and Robert McCracken faced grand jury action from police court after being charged with stealing brass trimmings from street cars. Morris Goldstein was charged with receiving the stolen brass but was found not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Noble
Robert McCracken
Morris Goldstein
Mayflower Church to host food exhibit November event
The ladies of Mayflower Congregational Church will stage a food exhibit at the church from November 25 to December 3. It mirrors previous exhibits at Tomlinson Hall with many leading national manufacturers represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Mayflower Congregational Church
Tomlinson Hall
Arrest of Dr Karchener for Practicing Medicine Without License
Harry N. Karchener, 131 N New Jersey street, was arrested at the request of the Board of Health on a charge of practicing medicine without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Karchener
Harry N. Karchener
N. New Jerseysr
Board of Health
City Life and Crime Notes From the Street
Taylor Stiles a colored bicycle repairer at 638 Indiana Ave was arrested Saturday. A wheel from a New York store was found in his possession. A horse donated by Capt W B English to the Little Sisters of the Poor will be awarded Saturday at 8 pm in Jos Keblers office 531 Stevenson. Those building tickets are asked to be present. Isabella Williams and Ellie Jackson colored waived examination on a charge of receiving stolen goods in police court Saturday. Some of the clothing stolen by Fred Conner and Peter Bell was found in their house.
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Taylor Stiles
Indiana Ave
New York
Capt
W. B. English
Little Sisters of the Poor
Jos
Fred Conner
Peter Bell
Harvard Triumphs Over Yale In Muddy Classic
In a rain soaked Yale Harvard gridiron matchup Yale faced Harvard before 15009 fans in New Haven. Harvard built a 3 0 halftime lead with a TD by Dibblee and a second by Dibblee plus a miss from Houghton. In the second half Harvard added a TD and a kicked goal to win 17 0 as Yale failed to score.
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Chamberlain
Harvard
Houghton
Yale
Dudley
Durston
Warren
Crimson
Dibblee
Dinblee
Hagevard
McBride
Townsend
New Haven
Conn
State panel to draft township county reform bill
The State board of commerce will attend the joint commission session next Tuesday to draft a bill for township and county government reform. Representing are A. L. Mason Lucius B. Swift S. E. Morss and J. E. McCullough from Indianapolis Alexander Johnson Fort Wayne W. H. Craig Noblesville and C. J. Murphy Evansville. The State federation of labor will voice sentiments through E. A. Perkins John F. White E. P. Barry John Padden Thos Blackburn and two others to be named. The State bar association committee on reforms will meet the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Commerce
Joint Commission
A. L. Mason
Lucius B. Swift
S. E. Morss
J. E. McCullough
Indianapolis
Alexander Johnson
Fort Wayne
W. H. Craig
Noblesville
C. J. Murphy
Evansville
State Federation of Labor
E. A. Perkins
John F. White
E. P. Barry
John
Mixed World News Notes and Local Returns
A collage of brief items: Ted Sloane arrives in New York as crime and political notes flash from Washington to Minnesota. Reports mention a mistaken rail accident, a Chinese murder, a library group forming in Washington, and a Cleveland judge’s death. Multiple crimes, political shifts, and social tensions color a wide news snapshot.
Brewers alliance reshapes Indiana saloons warned to close
An Indiana brewers alliance led by Albert Lieber forms a unified group. Saloon operators resisting the plan seek estimates from Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis breweries as licensing inspections rise. The liquor league aims to bar sales below seven dollars and twenty cents per barrel while officials deny discussing local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Albert Lieber
Combine
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Indiana Liquor League
Brownsburg youths charged in cattle theft ring
Detectives arrested Lloyd Cox and another youth from Brownsburg after confessions linked them to stealing five head of cattle from a Brownsburg area farm. The pair allegedly hired a buggy, drove the cattle to the stockyards near daybreak, and attempted to dispose of them. Cox claimed he acted for his father, a local farmer, as a Danville man stood nearby during questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Cox
Brownsburg
Brown
Dugan
Indiana Volunteers
Cox
Danville
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Charles Royster
Messrs
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ARERE
Marcy
Dr. Bull
Dr. Bulls
Light Man
W. G. Wilson
Marion Soldiers
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Jack Niles
N. Adams
Chas. Shoiton
Otto Call
Chas. Moore
Ed Conley
Terre Haute
John S. Rider
M. E. Bricker
Edgerton
Postal
W. G. Schadewald
John Councelman
Thelma
Bernard Deck
John Mayhew
Frank White
Frank Bulger
Rensselaer
Thos, Gordon
Elwood
Ed Tipps
John S. Jolly
Nance IS Home
Topeka
Nettie Craven
City Life
Eli
Tigers
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Princetonians
Loualy
New Haveners
Hallowell
Daly Durston
Dibblee Dudieys
Warren Townsend
Cosee Reid
Eddy
Milk Trust
Ted Sloane
Jockey
Minnesota
U.S
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Samoa
King
G. Chandler
Cleveland
Erie
John Brisben Walker
Croker
New Democracy
Rosser
Col. Waring
Arthur Hoyt
Dayton
Missouri Pacific
Col
Jacob Samuels
Columbia
Fleming
Panghai
China
G. S. Harrison
Alton
Wade Grant
Barry
Parkersburg
National Asso. of
Frankfort
Flower
New York Democratic Club
A. Kustke
Hempstead
L. I
John Sizemore
Ruston
Miss
Farmer Pitts
Farmer Neighbors
Garden City
Kas
Westport
Elsa Taylor
Sealover Station
Clayton
John Temple
Mexico
Arizona
Wynn
Catlett Tipton
Sevier County
Tennessee
Wm. Whaley
Liquor League
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