Denouement sought in Belt railroad tax compromise dispute
City leaders and attorney Scott were asked to review a state tax board compromise with the Belt railroad company. A county official denounced the deal as an outrage, noting the state had won taxes and penalties, and arguing the city and county should not bear the loss of about $30,000 to $100,000 in the settlement.
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Denny
Scott
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Belt Railroad Company
Tacheeeuane
Tai Sun
Belt Company
Tax Commission
Secrets of Supt Powell Reveal Echoes of Old Dispatches
A Sun report recalls Supt Powell's secret methods linked to a German couple scandal and a later confession. The narrative contrasts Powell's perceived mind reading with the factual reveal of the German’s confession. In Key West the Mascotte reports a Sept 29 Cuban victory over Spanish forces. Spanish losses totaled 150 with 80 Cuban dead and wounded.
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Supt. Powell
Powell
Sun
Lassie
Indianapolis
Germany
Supt
Key West
Mascotte
Havana
Robin
Sanchez
Train Hits Cow Derails, Engineer Fatally Hurt in Houston
A northbound International and Great Northern train struck a cow Thursday night in Houston Texas derailing the engine. Engineer Lane was fatally hurt, a fireman and three others seriously injured. Also noted are details of Saturday contests in Indianapolis, Indian agency transport to Evanston for trials, and the imminent release of John R. McFee from prison.
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Houston
Tex
International & Great Northern
Engineer Lane
John R. MccFee
John R. McFee
Indianapolis
Walters
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis area through eight p.m. Friday night shows cloudy skies with possible showers and fair weather on Saturday. Also note: Hunter's tea store at 182 West Washington street lists new figs raisins currants and citron.
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Indianapolis
Hunter’s Tea Store
Washington St
Armenian Massacres Claims Challenged in London Report
Pall Mall Gazette says death toll from fighting near Senal Shemak and Ghelighuzan villages ranged 300 to 500 with no solid evidence of cold blood killings or mutilations. It notes 40 bodies found in a Ghelighuzan pit and disputes women leaping to escape dishonor as fictitious. A 40 Armenian deputation met the British embassy in Constantinople over Monday riots tied to a petition to the sultan.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Senal
Shemak
Ghelighuzan
Constantinople
Priday
Woman Reporter Stands Firm in Durant Trial Turmoil
In San Francisco on October 4 the Durant trial sparked shocks as Henry J. McCoy was fined 230 dollars for contempt after warning that the people would hang him if Durant were not hanged. Carrie Cunningham of a newspaper faced county jail for refusing to answer a question while Miss Lamont and Mrs. Leake figures formed disputed testimony.
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San Francisco
Cal
Theodore Durant
Henry J. McCoy
Young Men’s Christian Association
Truman
Durant
Ater
Carrie Cunningham
Vanished steamship sighted in heavy seas near Graystone
A large two masted steamship with a white banded funnel was seen in heavy weather five miles off Graystone Friday morning. The vessel disappeared suddenly and is presumed to have foundered.
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Loavos
Graystone
Hall and Williams involved in San Francisco stabbing
Nick Hall a famed horseman was stabbed three times with a pitch fork by J C Williams on Friday. Williams fired at Hall three times but missed. Both men are horse owners and trainers.
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San Francisco
Nick Hall
J. C. Williams
Hall
Gov Matthews Attends Kendasville Fair Fire Losses
Gov. Matthews returns from Kenda llville fair where around 15 000 people gathered. A morning barn fire killed over 50 horses but kept from main buildings by a light wind and quick action.
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Gov. Matthews
Kendallvile
Advert for household goods and remedies at Lilly shop
An advertising notice lists Andirons and iron things from Jno M Lilly at 182 W Washington St. It promotes Hunter's brand coffee and Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles, claiming energy and appetite benefits, with hardwood mantels and grates also offered.
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Jno
M. Lilly
Washington St
Lincoln comments on Republican nomination prospects
In Chicago Robert Te. Lincoln reacts to a New York Herald report that Gen. Harrison supports him for the Republican nomination. He denies speaking with authority for Harrison and praises several potential candidates while noting no candidacy is declared. He also defends Harrison's candidacy and reflects on his own uncertain prospects.
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Chcaco
Robert Te. Lincoln
New York Herald
Gen
Harrison
John C. New
Lincoln
New
McKinley
Reed
New York Merald
Dames
Llarrison
Ae . Platt
Quay
Benjamin Harrison
Mewinley
Allison
Washington
Board Approves fumigators and anti toxins amid diphtheria outbreak
The health board voted Friday to buy a second fumigator from Chicago at $15 due to the diphtheria surge. Sanitarian Wynn will place the order. Dr. Ferguson's past tenure and a $500 bill, tied to an 1879 ordinance, are challenged as invalid under the city charter.
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Board of Health
Chicago
Sanitarian Wynn
Chas. FE. Ferguson
Ferguson
Scott
Drunken Driver Hits Citizens in Manitowoc Tragedy
A north western train struck a backload of citizens in Manitowoc Wisconsin on Thursday night. The driver was intoxicated but unhurt. A. T. Weblin died and two others were fatally injured in the crash.
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Manitowoc
Wis
A. T. Weblin
Forgery Charge Arrests Solicitor Helmock
Detective Thornton arrested Dan Helmock a solicitor for Merchants Illuminated Advertising Co at 151g St Washington St on Thursday night. A forged note in the name of Strouse & Fullen sought work on a suit and charged to Merchants Illuminated. Helmock waived exam and was bound over to the grand jury after release on 1000 dollars bond.
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Thornton
Dan Helmock
Merchants’ Illuminated Advertising Company
Washington St
Smith
Illinois St
Strouse & Fullen
Helmock
F Helmock i
Same Old Dodge To Be Tried Again In New Trial Motion
Francis Coffin’s attorneys prepare to argue for a new trial before Judge Baker at 2 p m Saturday. The case features numerous exceptions to the jury instructions and a delayed verdict amid questions of guilt. If denied, Coffin’s defense will pursue further steps. The article notes a prior ballot 10 to 2 for conviction and a courtroom anecdote about Coffin’s demeanor. Schuyler Haughey’s trial preparations are described as the government compiles papers for quick access. Judge Baker plans to travel to Evansville Monday to hold court.
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Francis Coffin
Baker
Percival
Coffin
Collin
Tle
Dr. Collin
Schuyler Haughes
Schuyler C. Haughey
Evansville
Denison
Taggart
Trusler
Stuckmeyer
Powell
Monument Workers Prepare Vast Bronze Figures At Soldiers Monument
The army astragal, carved in Germany for the Soldiers Monument, has been moved and opened. Large bronze figures including horses and eagles will be placed on the north terrace with scaffolding in place. A German caster’s supervisor and Gen. Sfred Kneller serving as interpreter foresee about three months to set 64 600 pounds of bronze, with side groups also bronze and total bronze around 150 000 pounds.
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Promzac
Germany
Sfred Kneller
Fat verdict in Stokes Deitch case nets 6190.01 for plaintiff
Jury deliberated 18 hours and awarded Miss Is He Strickier 6190.01 against Jos. Deitch's estate after years of drudgery and alleged ill treatment. Attorney D W Howe said an appeal will be filed with Judge Brown.
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Stokes- Deitch
D. W. Howe
Brown
Miss Is He Strickier
Jos. Deitch
Gladstone Hints On Dispensary Plan in Letter
In a letter to the temperance congress Gladstone stresses the liquor question’s complexity. He backs local option but favors projected sale on public account in its best form. Separately Philadelphia reports a special train carrying the Liberty Bell to Atlanta, greeted by crowds across the state.
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Gladstone
London
Temperance Congress
Scandinavia
Philadelphia
Atlanta
St Paul Completes Trial Trip to Cape Ann
The St. Paul left anchorage at 5 am Friday for Cape Ann to make an official trip. It passed Rockport at 8 41 30 am with NW wind up to 80 miles an hour and a large sea. The vessel was sighted returning at 12 51 pm from horizons.
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St. Paul
Boston
Anchorage
Cape Ann
Rockport
Dr John at English Opera House Fri Night Quote
A Friday night program at the English Opera House features Dr John asking the question Did man make God or did God make man as part of a philosophical event.
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Dr. John
English Opera House
Diaz Opposes Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight In Mexico
Reports from Maxico and Ardmore show Diaz and Chihuahua officials balk at holding the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout on Mexican soil. U S attorneys say no legal barrier exists in Indian Territory. Florida club president Stuart receives bids from several states and nations. Fitzsimmons trains in Corpus Christi despite weather and warnings.
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Maxico
Diaz
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Chihuahua
Mexico
Aremoore
J. T
United States
Indian Territory
Moran Scott
U. S. Commission
Dallas
Athletic Club
Ardmore
Tamas
Tex
Stuart
Florida Athletic Club
Oklahoma
Butusimimmons
Wleathe
Corpus Cormisi
Fitzsimmons
Arena
Choctawas
Texas
Daallas
Ile
Camp Gray address at the court house Friday night
Capt Meyers will address Camp Gray at the courthouse on Friday night. The road citizens' league elected Sr. Nicholson president, E. Shiel secretary, and Kenneth Reid treasurer. Alonzo Rooker, wife murderer, waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. Seven barns in rear of N New Jersey and Alabama-sis burned, loss about $600. Origin unknown.
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Meyers
Camp Gray
Court House
Road Citizens’ League
Sr. Nicholson
E. Shiel
Kenneth Reid
Alonzo Rooker
N. New Jersey
Alabama
Sis
Vineston Collereave
O'Donnell
Chesapeake and Weststs
Wilcox
Westst
Chas
Harry Posdick
Martin Mountjar
Sheldon St
Ife
Richard Abraham
Hermann
Luthern Cemetery
Company A
Abraham
N. Pennsylvania St
French
Plymouth Church
Binras
Herman
Lizzie Ray
Flora Arnold
Frank
Susie Giblin
Loy
H. H
Clara Trout
Duarns
Louise Loesche
Mary Harris
Sarah C. Reams
Sarah Harter
B. F. Saylor
Jasper Mayman
Isaac C. Heustis
Olney Haase
Wim
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Bookcases Offer
An advertisement touts Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles for 50 cents promising energy appetite and clear brain. The notice also promotes a full line of bookcases from Wm L Ki Hiders.
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Wm. L. Ki
Political Tips Highlight Personal Campaign Calls in Indy
The Indianapolis race features candidates making personal home visits to persuade voters. Both mayoral hopefuls emphasize direct voter contact in a season usually filled with spectacle. A Democratic lawyer refutes a Journal charge that Lieber pushed Cox nomination, noting Lieber supported Woolen for police judge.
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Indianapolis
the Sun
Journal
Lieber
Charles E. Cox
Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Washington Street
C F Gordon 205 East Washington Street offers cemented cisterns and cleaned tanks with special bathroom tiles. Jno M Lilly advertises energy boosting products claiming to improve appetite and mental clarity.
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C.F. Gordon
E. Washington St
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Union Railway Company
Rosie
Grim
Dno. M. Lilly
Trey
Nick
Mik
Robert Lincoln
John C. New Enterview
New York
Heiffie Strickier Stokes
Deitch
Fitz
Corbett
Cley
Elias Wt AW
Fesler
Transfer
Truster
Whc
Thomas Taggart
Thompson
North
McCray
Bicycle Corps
Tarlton
Republican Bicycle Corps
Jno. M. Lilly
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