Tammany nominates Van Wyck for mayor amid Bryanite chants
The Democratic convention in New York nominated Robert A. Van Wyck for mayor, B S Coler for controller, and Jacob Ruppert Jr for president of the council. The platform avoided Chicago platform and Bryan references while endorsing home rule and municipal ownership of franchises. The crowd booed Bryan mentions as Van Wyck and Ruppert secured votes, with Henry George’s potential entry looming.
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New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Manhattan
B. S. Coler
Brooklyn
Jacob Rupert, Jr
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Bird
Coley
Wiliam J. Bryan
Jacob Ruppert
Ite
Grand Central Palace
Sentinel
VanWyck
Colter
Ruppert
Yallers
Henry George
Biryan
Bryan
Sherhan
Union
Tammany
Seth Truw
Two Years To A Day After Husband's Death Mrs Ferguson Dies
Mrs Mary Ferguson aged 43 living 144 miles east of Irvington died Thursday exactly two years after the death of her husband Charles Ferguson. She was aunt to Charles J Buchanan of Planner Buchanan firm. Funeral at Old Bethel Church Saturday morning.
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Mary Ferguson
Marx Ferguson
Irvington
Charles Ferguson
Charles J. Buchanan
Planner & Buchanan
Indianapolis Area Weather Outlook for Early October Weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p m October 2. Friday night and Saturday bring cooler air with a high sky. Noon Friday temperature was 4 and by 2 p m the reading reached 8.
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Indianapolis
Parrots at Klepper's third store and other local ads
A collage of shop notices highlights multiple merchants and sales. Robert Drake promotes coffee, Monarch groceries offers a 90 cent sale, Saks & Co. advertises Saturday bargains, and various outlets like Danbury hats, Earle's shoes, Wasson's list, Badger furniture, Progress clothing, Chas. Maguire's shoes, Coughlin & Wilson dentistry, Chicago Bankrupt dry goods, Chas. Mayer & Co. knives, and the New York store feature bargains or specials. It ends with a nod to a June or seasonal sale and a stray line about nurses.
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Klepper
Robert Drake
Danbury
Monarch
Ruben
Socwell
Saks & Co
Earle’s
Coughlin & Wilson
Chicago
Chas. Mayer & Co
New York
People’s Outfitting Stores
Bertsch Beef and Provision Company
Pension Clerks Suspended in Washington Case
Joseph L. Reiley chief clerk of the United States pension agency and clerk George Schaefer were suspended Friday morning by Agent Leighty. Both await Washington’s judgment on charges described as neglect of duty and offensive partisanship. Reiley vows to fight the charges while others say Spencer’s removal mirrors broader actions against them. Final determination date unknown.
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Joseph L. Reiley
United States Pension Agency
Leighty
George Schaefer
Spencer
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Reiley
Schaefer
They Are The Men. Highway Robbery Suspects Identified
Residents near Plainfield and Danville report nine or ten cases against Jacobs and Jenkins in highway robberies on the outskirts of the city. Eli Peacock and Eli Rogers picked Jacobs from two suspects as one of the robbers who stopped them two Saturdays ago. John Neat could not confirm Jenkins in the same incident. Citizens travel with revolvers and seek protection, noting a lack of night police coverage near West-side roadhouses. Ida Noll was injured in a bicycle collision with a coal wagon on FE New York Street near Liberty and is recovering at home.
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Jacobs
Jenkins
Eli Peacock
Eli Rogers
Plainfield
John Neat
Danville
Otis Nichols
Frank Richard
Neat
Ida Noll
Georgia
Shelby Sts
New York St
Liberty
City
New York
Havana
Cuatro Carminos
Winder
Cuervo
Palos
Pasito
Valerio
Vertlias
Thomas Facts and Democratic Rally at Columbia Hall
In the Thirteenth ward a Democratic rally drew about 300 workers and a few supporters to Columbia Hall at Delaware and McCartysts. Mayor Taggart Clerk Stahekmeyer Judge Cox and Edward Bermaur spoke as Smith and other candidates defended policies and refuted Republican charges about the fare law.
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Taggart
Stahekmeyer
Cox
Edward Bermaur
Columbia Hall
Delaware
Trouble Looms as Sagasta Named Liberal Cabinet
New York Oct 1 Gen Sanguilly says a liberal cabinet will not end Cuban insurgency and autonomy talks may mislead Cubans. Weyler resigns as Captain General amid ministry collapse. Sagasta plans a new liberal government and opposes Weyler's Cuba policies.
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Sagasta
Paris
Cuba
Smith Campaign Stops Draw Crowds Across Indiana Ave Blake and Senate
Report covers candidate Smith touring three meetings near old yellow bridge, Blake and Novih streets, and Senate and Fourth streets. About 46 onlookers at first, 150 for the last, with remarks on colored voters and streetcar franchise policy set for 1997. A Denison barroom betting roundups closes the note.
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Smith
Phurseay
Yellow Bridge
Indiana-ave
Blake and
Novih-sts
Mengby
Senate
Blake St
Denison
One Man's Opinion on Charley Cox for Police Judge
A republican speaker at Yimberlake's drug store praises Charley Cox for police judge, noting his careful handling of youths. He describes Cox's approach of suspending judgments for good behavior and requiring regular reports, combined with fatherly guidance that often redirects troubled boys toward the right path.
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Charley Cox
Yimberlake
Collese-ave
Sixteenth-st
Tye
Downnard
Cox
War unrest and Cuban clash reported from Havana region
Disjointed dispatches describe ongoing fighting near Havana with insurgents under Castillo raiding Cuatro Caminos and pressing a brutal toll on Spanish and Cuban forces. Reports cite hospital fire, mass casualties, and mass displacement as rebels gain arms and retreat to safety while Spanish forces pursue.
Justice Hay Criticizes Northern Virginia Ave Viaduct
Justice of the peace Frank M. Hay condemns the northern approach to the Virginia ave viaduct for poor paving. Bicyclist Mr Bay complains of mud splashing when crossing at night and says water poured on the streets and heavy wagons deepen ruts. He argues wheelmen must ride in the tracks or the sidewalk.
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Justice Hay
Justice of the
Frank M. Hay
Virginia-ave
Bay
Squire Hay
None Better-None Cheaper Rigs and Quiet Management
A promotional notice touts offerings by Undertaker Whitsett claiming handsomest rigs, perfect arrangement, quiet management, and best of everything at the least cost or no charge. The fragment emphasizes value and service quality without providing concrete terms or timelines.
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Undertaker Whitsett
Regents Seek Mandamus To Stop Monument Fund Draws
The Board of Regents asks a court to compel the Auditor of State to pay monument improvements from the general treasury rather than the monument fund. It cites a 1897 appropriation levy and lists installment payments to architect Bruno Schmitz, with totals for drawings and deliveries in Indianapolis. It also seeks to bar further drafts for pumps and gas engines from the monument fund.
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Board of Regents of
State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
State
Bruno Schmitz
Lowe
Indianapolis
Board of Regents
Connersville Blower Company
Capital Machine Company
Monument Fund
Helen Schneider Dies After Injuries
Helen Schneider, aged, died Thursday afternoon following injuries described as severe and extensive. Michael Schneider is connected to the real estate business on Virginia Street. The incident occurred near Willow and Olive Streets.
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Helen Schneider
Owelorle
Herles
Michael Schneider
Reid
Virgindes
Willow and
Olive Sty
Village Avenue Improvements Awarded by Board of Works
The Board of Works awarded contracts for improving gravel roads and cement walks along Villa Ave from Woodliffe to Nail Streets, Tingush Ave Auburn Ave and Villay Ave from Pro Peclst to 9 Wondlawn Ave. Rogers & Dunlop awarded for sodding and cement walks at nine to sixteen sites with Bayers and Brewer crews.
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the Board of Works
Villa-ave
Stears Miiag
New Jerse
Brewer & Sheave
The Good Mr Beat at Grand Opera House in City This Week
The Good Mr Beat is presented as a musical comedy in the Grand Opera House, featuring RB. AL Roberts, John Sparks, Julius Whitmark, Joseph Coyne, Mrs. Annie Yuans, Camille Cleveland, Josie Sadler and Merri Osborne. The storm scene in Under the Dome at Park Theater, Lincoln J. Carter’s company, and Bruns Nina’s vaudeville act at the Empire are also highlighted with top acts and spectacular staging.
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Mr. Beat
Tadianapolis
Mr. Beso
AL Roberts
John Sparks
Julius Whitmark
Scorgs
Joseph Coyne
Cheppie
Annie Yuarans
Camille Cleveland
Josie Sadler
Ine
Merri Osborne
Mr. Best
Mary M Shedd Announces Italian Singing Method Trial
Mary M Shedd, teacher of singing, offers free voice testing at 74 When building, part of an advertisement. It promotes the Italian method and invites interested individuals to try the technique.
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Mary M. Shedd
Blocked A gain Macadam Work On N Capitol Ave
Filings filed Friday morning seek injunction against awarding the N Capitol avenue macadam contract after a suit by John C. Hamilton William J. Riley and Thomas Ti Cyrleton owners of property on the street contending the proposed specifications deviate from the approved improvement plan. The Board of Public Works prepared bids included various granite and asphalt curb options with Berlin and Casparis granite prices. the suit challenges whether the resolution covers paving wings lawns sidewalks and seven year repairs.
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Capitol-ave
Improvement
City and Board of Public Works
Improveme
John C. Hamilton
William J. Riley
Thomas Ti. Cyrleton
Proper
Hawkins
Baird
Meller W Fe
Sob
Berlin
Paris
Indiana
Bermudez
Aney
Sue
Wisconsin
Germén
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company
Gea, We Crey & Co
Wiren
Susgeint Berlin
Iserlin
Dr Fred Wines to Attend State Charities Conference
Dr Fred F H Wines secretary of the Illinois board of charities says he will attend the state conference on charities at Evansville Get 9 90 He was removed by Gov Altgeld for political reasons then restored by Tanne He handled statistics on crime and dependents in 1880 and 1890 censuses and is a noted penology writer Burglars stole two watches two diamond rings and opera glasses from the residence of N K Rantrowitz 1618 N Merican st early Wednesday This is the second burglary of the week following a break at Harvey Blantys residence Pennsylvania and Eleventh st nine nights earlier
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Fred FH. Wines
State Board of Charities
Evansville
Get
Dr. Wines
Illinois Boar of Charities
Altgeld
Tanne
Drr. Wines
United States
Rantrowitz
Merician-st
Harvey Blantys
Pennsylvania
Eleventh-sts
Propylaeus reception and city affairs noted
City life column reports a Friday reception for the Propylaeus president, quarterly payrolls totaling 85,000 for city needs, plus remarks by Mayor Stephens and councilmen after a Mayors conference in Columbus. Also mentions typs and state filings and a Texas requisition honored by Gov. Mount.
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Propylaeus
Celal
steemmMoyrs
Stephens
Miller Furviture Capeny
Lafayette
CG Reno
Henry Com Perry
Terre Haute
Dianapolis
Denison
Thaigopolis
Prent
J. C. Tarkington
Indianapolis
John G. Mott
Michigan
John R. Wilson
Indianapol
John D. Pugh
Shelby-vill
John Mazen
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Maxvor
Newark Law Servanl
Tamtertin
Jett
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Hengvily
Seth Low
George
Fewitt
Bachelor Vanwyck
Janes
Dustlese Osta
Wood
Thomas
Thirteenth Ward
Waggart
Journal of March
Denny
Stuckmeier
Stuckmeyer
Comeilmat Jayne
Dudley
Congress
Weyler
Tulio San
Guilly
Gen. Lee
Hotel Vendome
Senor Sagasta
Sanguilly
Wayler Rheshins
Twavana
Gen. Werler
Aladrid
Weiner
Mia
Pruths
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Stubbs
Cox Harding Hayes
Harding Stuckmeyer
Stubbs Harding Stuckmeyer
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Taggart Hayes
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Madrid
Senor Gamazo
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H. D. Money
Mississippi
Spain
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France
England
Great Lakes
Park Theater
Lincoln J. Carter
U. S
Trenton
New York Harbor
The
Empire
Bruns & Nina
Bruns
Nina
McMillan and Shields
Prof
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Immerson
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Wm. L. Bider
N. Capitol-ave
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