Schley court resumes as Evans disputes report
The Schley court of inquiry reopened with Rear Admiral Evans correcting a published claim about boasting of destroying the Spanish fleet. Evans sought to read a letter from Captain Cook but was told it would be heard when Cook testifies. Lieutenant commander Sharp testified on Cuban blockade duties and the Brooklyn battle scene.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Evans
Washington Post
Fost
Post
Capt
Cook
Admiral Schley
Rayner
Schley
Brooklyn
Rasner
Admiral Evans
Capt. Lemly
Lemly
Alex Sharp
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Sharpe
Texas
Colon
Questioning Keith execution site in Nora Kifer murder case
Supreme court justices hear arguments on whether Joseph D. Keith shall be hanged for Nora Kifer's murder. Defense contends key notes and timelines contradict the state’s case while the prosecution maintains Keith’s guilt or involvement by others.
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Elberfield
Warrick County
Supreme Court
Joseph D. Keith
Nora Kifer
Frank. B. Posey
Dewitt Q. Chapelle
Evansville
Keith
Taylor
Atty
Lindsey
Folley
Elderfield
Cassady
Steel Trust Reports $54.9 Million Profit in Six Months
New York October 2 The Dig steel trust announced via press that in its first six months it earned about $54.94 million. The figure implies roughly $109.04 million annualized at about 1 percent on its large capital. The report notes earnings despite infancy and labor troubles.
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Steel Trust
Miners Strike at Vincennes Prospect Hill Mine
Twenty five miners walked out at the Prospect Hill mine in Vincennes Indiana on Tuesday after the company refused to reinstate two men laid off for two weeks Strikers demand employment for the two men before returning to work. Grand lodge Knights of Pythias announced R A Browns appointment as stead instructor a key appointive role in Indiana with duties to greet knights nationwide and expenses paid during travel Browns is clerk of the supreme court.
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Vincennes
Ind
Prospect Hill
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Charles A. Bookwalter
R. A. Brown
Brown
Supreme Court
Tax levy set at 75 cents by Mayor Taggart
Mayor Taggart signs the 75 cent tax levy ordinance fixing the levy for the coming year and authorizing a $500 transfer from City Hospital funds to meet appropriations.
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Tag
Nance
Street laborers vote in county courthouse partisan display
A crowded scene at the county courthouse shows laborers from diverse backgrounds lining up to be paid while political funds are discussed. Cashier Smith notes allocations for Bookwalter and Taggart campaigns as backers place bets on the election outcome amid talks of district favors and franchise politics.
Wrathy Republicans Play to Move Odds on Bets
Two Republicans faced the wrath of party managers after accepting a pile of republican bets to create false confidence in Democratic success. They bought and then laid off bets on Book walter, aiming to swing odds and profit from the smelter odds while offsetting losses from two to one moves. They informed Republican leaders about their plan.
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Maguire
Harry Walker
Bookwatker
Carrie Phelps Sues for Breach of Promise
Miss Carrie Phelps of Lockport New York sues Charles N. Anderson a civil engineer from Evansville Indiana for breach of promise seeking 25000 dollars. She alleges they eloped and traveled across the country while her parents are described as prominent. A capias was issued for Anderson's arrest on Tuesday.
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Philadelphia
Charles N. Anderson
Evansville
Ind
Carrie Phelps
Lockport
N. Y
Thumb chewer: Appellate ruling limits Dudley benefits
The Indiana appellate court ruled Wednesday that Oliver J. Dudley cannot collect on a Northwestern benevolent association policy after a drunken brawl in Farmersburg left his thumb bitten off by his brother in law W. P. O’Haver. The court cites preponderant evidence that O’Haver knowingly attacked, orders a new trial, though likely never pursued.
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Oliver J. Dudley
Northwestern Benevolent Association
Sullivan
W. P. Oliver
Dudley
O'Haver
Farmersburg
Joe Riggs
O’maver
O’haver
Ol’ Dudleys
Weather outlook for Indianapolis region 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p.m. Oct. 3 calls for fair skies Wednesday night and Thursday with cooler temperatures. Readings at 7 a.m. 60, noon 64, 2 p.m. 63 as a mild seasonal trend is expected. A separate court note covers the liquor law case against saloonist John Shea on W Pearl Street.
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Indianapolis
Political party locations and leaders listed in attendance
Democratic venues include Agnes and New York streets with St. Clair hall and Indiana avenue. Republican spots cite iron league on Indiana avenue and Wheat's residence at 564 N Beville. Prohibition marks Germania avenue, Tenth street and Division street with Oliver avenue and Fountain Square areas.
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Agnes
New
New pianos 165 and up at Bennett's 36 E Wash
Auction note lists new pianos priced from 165 dollars and up. Includes reference to Wulschner and Dustress Ogts, with fine photos available at Bennett's located on 36 East Washington.
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Wulschner
Bennett's
E. Wash
Victor Talking Machine Call and Hear It Carlin Lennox
A brief item notes the Victor Talking Machine call and the phrase hear it associated with Carlin and Lennox in an era advertisement. The compact notice highlights brand names and speakers to attract readers.
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The
Victor Talking Machine
Carlin & Lennox
Negro Vote Powers Shifting in Local Politics
Democrats admit Republicans will gain about 5000 black votes while downplaying past efforts to mobilize the colored electorate. Irish and German communities on the South Side felt slighted as Democratic support waned. now campaigns urge the colored vote to return to Republicans. Colored workers lead more meetings nightly and big rallies are planned for weekend and Monday nights.
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Southside
Think It Over tract highlights South Side transit bias
A small folder named Think it Over circulated on the South Side alleging abuses by the current administration. It cites trolley schedule disparities with North Side lines running in three to four minutes while South Side lines stretch to ten or twelve minutes, criticizing Garfield Park travel and overall service.
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Taggart
Board of Works Authority
Taggert
Southside
Northeide
Washington St
Northside
Sfos
Garfield “Park
Back of Mrs Fishback Burned in City Home Incident
Mrs Samuel Fishback, a black resident of 28% West Ghost street, is hospitalized with extensive burns after a Tuesday night fire started when a lamp allegedly struck by her husband ignited her clothes. He is in custody on assault charges as police investigate which party caused the blaze. The couple quarrelled prior to the incident. witnesses include a coachman who aided the burning woman. Her condition remains serious but not believed to be immediately fatal. police plan police court action once her injuries are stabilized.
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Samuel Fishback
W. Ghiost
Ict
Fishback
San Jose scale spreads death among fruit trees
Investigators under deputy state entomologist J Clyde Power report San Jose scale infestations across West Indianapolis harming apples pears vines and roses. Infected owners will receive notices to destroy plants and burn remaining wood with kerosene. The pest spreads quickly and could cover a city of this size in about six years.
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San Jose
J. Clyde Power
Indianapoli
Morton Place
Brookside Ave
Newman St
Power
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Promises Yearlong Health
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a health preserver for the household, claiming it keeps the family in health all year. The copy notes price points of 1c 25c and 50c and targets general grocers and customers.
Fatal riot among Empire miners in Kentucky
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on Tuesday night about 25 men attacked Empire coal and mining company homes in North Christian. Albert Burts a nonunion man was shot in the eye and fatally wounded as shots were fired and residents fled to safety. Miners and guards repelled the attack and a small force returned to work next day while authorities investigated. The motive and attackers were linked to Hopkins county.
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Hopkinsville
Empire Coal and Mining Company
North Christian
Albert Burts
Empire
Burton
Emepire
Hopkins County
Treasury to Create Yellow Fever Institute
The treasury department under the Marine hospital service will establish a yellow fever institute. It will collect all facts about yellow fever and conduct investigations. One aim is to assess whether mosquito transmission findings justify changing current quarantine rules.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Marine Hospital Service
Direau
City Life: Robbery Case to be Heard by Grand Jury
Willam Mitchell charged with robbing the safe of Fred Sly at his saloon of 48 dollars. grand jury to review the case after police court. Horace Rosedell farm-hand reports theft of clothes and 22 dollars from a barn on Bluff road. Richard Walker, 9, to face police court Saturday on a confidence racket charge. Mrs. Snottswood at 906 N Alabama prompted inquiry after man sought money by telegraph and left after receiving cents. prior bicycle license theft noted.
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Willam Mitchell
Fred Sly
Margaret Snottswood
Alabamast
Ioan Association
Kentucky murderers lynched by a quiet mob
A mob secretly seized Jumbo Fields and Clarence Garnett from Shelbyville jail and hanged them from a trestle near the depot after they were charged with the murder of Will C. Farr, a printer. The killings occurred early Wednesday amid a brief, silent uproar as officials were unaware.
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Kentucky
Shelbyville
Jumbo Fields
Clarence Garnett
Chesapeake & Ohio
Will C. Farr
Democrats Fail to Appear in Court over Inspectors
In Judge Leathers court on Wednesday the Democrats did not appear to defend a suit seeking to enjoin the election board from recognizing Republican inspectors. The court issued a temporary injunction considered permanent, leaving the case to trial which now has no objective. A Democrat lawyer said the party will not contest inspector appointments, having arranged to have watchers at the count. The decision aligns with Judge Leathers ward 15 ruling and ends the contested appointment issue for this campaign, with no appeal to the supreme court expected.
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Leathers
Election Board
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upholds Railroad Death Benefit Award
Lettie R. Martin administratrix receives 37,250 from P., C., C. & St. L. railroad for husband W. M. Martin’s death, a Monon engineer crushed when a Pennsylvania train struck on a switch near Indianapolis. The court affirms the lower ruling, noting joint track rights and city speed ordinances.
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Washington St
Httle
Pennsylvania
Martin
Supreme Court
Monon
Massachusetts
Fania
Indianapolis
Paker
Impetigo Contagioso Preoccupies Orleans Schools
Health officer R E Baker seeks State board guidance as impetigo and other skin conditions spread in Orleans. Officials clash over authority to bar affected children, while 25 new cases prompt fears of rising contagion. Smallpox keeps urban landlords in dispute over rent and nuisance status.
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Pr. Baker
State Board
Harry
State Health Board
Baker
Moonn
Wilnet
Steel trust surplus funds to back bridge works in Pittsburgh
The New York Commercial reports a portion of the steel trust surplus of 12 million dollars will fund bridge projects in the Pittsburgh district. The plant will provide employment for about four thousand workers.
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New York
Steel Trust
Pittsbuug
Shideler's Shoes and Martins Feet
Frank Martin, deputy state auditor, elected warden of the Michigan City prison to succeed G A H Shideler, will not say if he will accept until after an interview with the board of control. The board offered the position informally. he previously refused. Martin is a leading Republican candidate for state auditor amid other contenders. Local politicians warn of party factions around the prison job.
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Frank Martin
Michigan City
G. A. H. Shideler
Hart
Martin
Frank Doran
Laporte
James R. Henry
Indianapolis
Davil Sherrick
Noblesville
Doran
Settlement ties Manila hemp scandal to Hawkes job
Washington reports McIntyre testified Hawkes would gain office through a settlement with Col. Heistand in the hemp affair. He indicated Meikeljohn would appoint Hawkes after the settlement. Indianapolis wrestler Kid Meyers has accepted the challenge of Doc for a 105 pound catch can match.
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Washington
Manila
W. C. McIntyre
Maj. Hawkes
Meikeljohn
Hawkes
Meikelsohn
Col. Heistand
McIntyre
Hakkes
Kid” Meyers
Indianapolis
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Miller
Dunn
John E. Sullivan
Wm. I H. Schmidt
Nordyke & Marmon Company
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Anderson
Shea
John Shea
W. Pearlst
Henry Spaan
Marshall & Seyfried
Janes
Dustress Ogts
Southsiders
Mrs. Sam Fishback
City Life
Lebanon
Shelby Sentinel
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Fields
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Garnett
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