Voters urged to defeat Thomas Taggart and his machine
A political tract from Indianapolis dated October 2 1699 argues against mayoral candidate Thomas Taggart describing his third bid as aided by a political machine. It warns the machine would control city offices and criticizes charter violations while urging voters to endorse the law over the incumbent.
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Old Bachelor Buys Bride Price Sparks Legal Bid
Fragmented text describes a man who reportedly paid 3600 dollars for a bride with extras like a horse and phaeton. The groom seeks nullification of the transaction while debates about compensation in various countries surface. The piece mentions Dr Foley and possible demands for money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New York
Dr. Foley
City Campaign Drama Raises Questions About Appointees
The passage critiques city administration campaign aims and claims charter intent bars appointees from political use. It recalls a Texas case of a convict severing his hand over divorce process, then notes local media dynamics and calls out editorial stances on gas meters and street railway settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Marion County
N. F. Johnson
Texas
Captain Carter Faces Questionable Dreyfus Comparison
A humorous note comments that Captain Carter has not managed to turn himself into a Dreyfus figure, implying limited notoriety or controversy. The remark uses a literary analogy to suggest lacking a high profile or political maneuvering.
Hoosier Pensioners and Their Varied Increases
A list from Original-Garvin Spire New Albany through Reissue-Warder C Hobbs Omega shows numerous Indiana pensioners with varied increases. Names span cities from Plymouth to Vincennes with figures ranging from $1 to $30, including Samuel Tyner Newburg and Andrew Summers English, reflecting a broad state program.
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Garvin Spire
New Albany
George Converse
Plymouth
Edmond Smith
Lafayette
Richard Kearns
Cresco
Andrew McDowell
Muncie
James H. Welch
Soonover
Timothy Clair
Raysville
Charles Bross
Crawfordsville
William H. Dunnington
Elkhart
George W. Browne
Winchester
George Maybee
Kensallville
John H. Miller
Spartansburg
Thomas A. Throp
Kingston
Moses Shaul
Booneville
Omer A. Kimball
Lima
Jacob Reiff Shearer
Caleb Smith
Zionsville
Elihu W. Cahal
Riley
John D. Karschner
Seelyville
George W Turner
Elizabethtown
George R. Kennedy
Josephus B. Gambold
Coatsville
Truman M. Smith
Knox
Samuel Louis Tyner
Newburg
Timothy L. Stratton
Portland
Nathaniel Krauss
Hartford City
Andrew Summers
English
George W. Nelson
Birdseye
Joseph G. Wright
Morocco
Edward Sands
Stone Bluff
David M. Dickinson
Scotland
Joseph Bailey
Jasper
Philip Hand
San Jacinto
Joshua Benson
Vincennes
Mesha Hamilton
Sullivan
William F. Harris
Cloverdale
John W. Fretts
Greensburg
John Key
Allen Lee
Freeman
James M. Starbuck
Greensboro
Andrew Loudermilk
Mooney
George W. Hl
Remington
Augustus Baker
Samuel Musgrave
Dariington
John M. Harrell
Memphis
East Lynne revival leads Grand week of entertainments
The Grand announces an elaborate revival of East Lynne on Monday night. Park to stage vaudeville for the first three days. America's Vaudeville Stars presents Wine women and song burlesque and opera at the Empire. Thad Rich benefit concert Thursday at English's. Friday features The spider and the fly extravaganza. Saturday matinee and evening Primrose and Dockstader minstrels perform.
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East Lynne
the Empire
Thad Rich
Spider and the
Primrose
Dockstader
TD Wabash and Extre Theater Delaware
New Indiana Bishop Preaches at Grace Cathedral
Rev. Joseph M. Francis, newly appointed bishop of the Indiana Episcopal Diocese, delivered his first sermon at Grace Cathedral urging deeper understanding of the church of Christ. A new pipe organ was blessed and dedicated at the Church of the Assumption in West Indianapolis with Rev. Weber and Rev. Shideler leading the services.
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Joseph M. Francis
Episcopal Diocese of
Indiana
Grace Cathedral
Church of Christ
Church of the Assumption
West Indianapolis
Joseph H. Weber
Anthony Shideler
Diocese of
Indianapolis
Washington Times
Episcopal Church
Washington
Bookwalter Affidavit Links Painter Hire in 1899
Harry I Simon of painters union 4f swears Chas A Bookwalter candidate for mayor had his house painted in 1899 by none union men.
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Bookwalter
Harry.i
Simon
Painters’ Union 4F
Chas. A. Bookwalter
Quack Doctor Smith’s Irish Adventure and Washington Anecdotes
A collage of sketches about F Hopkinson Smith including an Ireland mishap with a cliff side bath and a humorous Dewey reunion aboard the Olympia. The piece also recalls tales from Dr Newman Hall, a bishop host and a sulphuric speaker, plus obituaries and medical cures cited by a Canopy Florida editor.
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F. Hopkinson Smith
Holland
Smith
Ireland
Mark Twain
Authors’ Club
London
Twain
Painter
Big Four Route Ticket Sale Notice
Chicago and return tickets priced at $5.06 for sale October 2 through October 10 with return validity to October 14. Tickets must be deposited with the joint agent by the next day after sale to qualify. Issued by H. M. Bronson, G. P. A.
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Chicago
H.M. Bronson
BIG Four
St. Louis
St. Louis Fair
Wood
Democratic Party Mouthpiece Debate Cited Across Papers
A collage of editorials notes disagreement over leadership roles within the Democratic Party. Mentions include Hana Taggart’s meetings, Kokomo Tribune on party voice, and references to political clashes between governors and presidents.
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Anlerson
Hana Taggart
Anderson, Bulletin
Democratic Party
Kokomo Tribune
Iowa
Missouri
Chesterton Tribune
Reed
McKinley
New Albany Ledger
Teddy Roosevelt
Benton County Review
Indiana
Warsaw Times
Signs of Business Across Rail and Mills
The Belt railroad moved 19 157 cars and 1 082 livestock cars at the stock yards. Indianapolis packing houses killed 627 000 hogs since March 1 versus 664 000 a year earlier. Local mills produced 1952 barrels of flour in September, near half capacity, while millers struggle for wheat. Board of trade inspectors tested 69 000 bushels of wheat, 563 800 corn and 128 000 oats in September, down from 1898 levels. Local railroads handled 26 956 cars last week with 22 014 headed, down 46 loaded cars from the prior week and mixed year-to-year changes. The drop stems from a car shortage.
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Belt Railroad
Indianapolis
Board of Trade
Social whirl events and engagements announced
Mrs. William B. Hank hosts the Peru club Tuesday night. Ralph Lemcke hosts a theater club dinner Monday night. Mrs. Frank M. Baldwin invites guests to a reception on Oct. 10. Miss Upford hosted Christchurch Woman's auxiliary Monday afternoon. The engagement of Miss Clara Langsen kamp and William Clune is announced. wedding set for Oct. 25.
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William B. Hank
Peru Club
Ralph Lemcke
Theater Club
Frank M. Baldwin
Miss Upford
Woman’s
Christchurch
Clara Langsenkamp
Wiliam Clune
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Joose
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Dreyfus
Hoosier Pensioners
Hood
Regan
Morgan
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Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Sampson
Dewey
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Asheville
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Ransom
Charles P. Daly
Duke of Wellington
Judge Daly
Escitor
Fackler
Fla
Dr. Pierce
Annie Wells
Fergusson's Wharf
Isle of Wight Co
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Mark Murphy
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Sporting Goods
Chas. Mayer & CO
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Majestic
Gregory & Appel
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Physicians and Surgeons
W. B. Fletcher
Mary A. Spink
J.J. Rye
E. Obie St
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Cincinnati
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Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
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