Dan Jiansdell Sees Harrison as Likely GOP Nominee
Indiana politicians say General Harrison will not seek the nomination but would accept it if the convention acts unanimously. Ransdell notes Harrison’s past office and foreign policy strength may drive support, with Whitney favored for president and Matthews for vice president if Harrison is out.
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Ransdell
Harrison
Indiana
Whitney
Gov
Matthews
New York
Whittney
Democratic Party
Who Did Le A Petition That Nobody Was Willing to Shoulder
A North Indianapolis school board meeting reveals a long eloquent petition for more school room. Names present hint at authorship but deny it. The board elected Bertha Vogel German teacher at 500, A J Griffiths high school English teacher at 1200, Landonia Williams critic at 750, and set salaries for Mary Connor 800 Lizzie Meskill 800 Theresa Ward 450 and Roland A Trees 1200. A German class was approved for schools 5 15 and 86.
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Indianapolis
Charlie Martindale
Charles Bookwalter
John L. Griffiths
Bertha Vogel
A. J. Griffiths
Landonia Williams
Mary Connor
Lizzie Meskill
Theresa Ward
Roland A. Trees
Grandmother Sues for Grandchildren in Cincinnati Custody Case
Bridget Sears of Indianapolis sues in Cincinnati courts after being appointed guardian of her two grandsons on Sept 8. The boys, currently with Michael Ryan and wife at 4681 W Highth St, Cincinnati, refuse to surrender. Ryan’s brother-in-law James Consadine died years ago. the widow later died. Sears contends the children belong with her despite family opposition.
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Cincinnati
Bridget Sears
Indianapolis
Michael Ryan
James Consadine
Gowdy and his Rural Smile in Indiana Campaign
Organizing for the eee Campaign The Make up of Indiana delegation is widely discussed. Republicans opened state headquarters with Gowdy present daily to greet all. A committee meeting is planned between Oct 15 and 20 with time to be fixed. Biennial conference set for December. Efforts this year focus on Republican literature for next year. Rhody Shiel and La are candidates for delegation spots. possible change in how delegates are apportioned based on past vote.
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Gowdy
Columbia Club
Indiana
Rhody Shiel
Y& New
Pasteur Burial Procession in Paris
The funeral for Professor Pasteur moved from the Pasteur Institute at 10 50 am with General Saussier leading troops. Wreaths and floral tributes adorned the coffin as family ministers senators deputies and delegations from scientific societies and foreign nations followed to Notre Dame where service began at noon.
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Paris
Pasteur
Pasteur Institute
Saussier
France
Notre Dame
Pension Joy Ends in Tragic Fall
Prirrspure October 1 Horace A Butler a Seventh Ohio volunteer of 17 Annst Ife died after shouting with joy upon learning he would receive 88 a month pension. He collapsed while waiting for an elevator to the pension office after years of heart disease and dropsy.
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Horace A. Butler
Ohio Volunteers
Annst
Ife
Fly wheel blast at Hudson County works kills man
Carl Anderson was instantly killed and two others seriously injured by the bursting of a fly wheel at the Hudson County Electric Light Company works located at Fifteenth and Bloomfield streets in Hoboken on Saturday.
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New York
Carl Anderson
Hudson County Electric Light Company
Fifteenth and Bloomfield Sts
Loboken
A Trick for Fhignight Court Case Ends with Ruling
The ancient case of saloonist James R Hignight against Mayor Denny was decided by acting Judge Carter. Both sides agreed to the decree as the mayor leaves office. A perpetual injunction prevents the mayor from arresting Hignight over a license revocation and sets aside the revocation. Hignight appealed after the mayor revoked the license.
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James R. Hignight
Denny
Carter
Hignight
Indianapolis urged to fund proper fire department equipment
Rough Notes argues citizens pay $100,000 annually in unnecessary fire insurance if Indianapolis firefighters lack proper gear. It recommends arming the department adequately and endorses purchasing a water tower to improve protection.
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Indianapolis
The
Journal
A Good Fish Story on Central Ave Bass Booms
A small man with an active tongue on Central Ave says bass are biting well after a recent outing. He boasted catching eleven bass in 27 minutes using crickets, while others nearby also pulled in fish as the activity at the river crick increases.
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Central Ave
Fair Grounds
Bass
Tales of Trouble Mattie Faces Off In Divorce Court
In Marion county a Saturday divorce day saw judges hear cases of cruelty and misconduct. Mary Mitchison seeks separation from Gren Hutchinson while Christina and Albert Statzip Yi’s marriage ends with a two year remarriage ban for Christina. Josie Boswell gains divorce with two year prohibition. Essie Cook’s abusive marriage to Theophilus ends in divorce and a two year wait. Florence Dutton’s custody dispute follows a fatal boarder confrontation. Mattie Mace whose quarrelsome conduct fills Judge Bartholomew’s room ends with a decree for her husband.
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Marion County
Mary I. Mitchison
Gren Hutchinson
Jindge McMaster
Alury
Ste
Christian
Josiu Goswell
Beston Boswell
Kentucky
Josie
Essie F. Cook
Theophilus
M Cook
Florence
Albert Datton
Albert
Dutton
Mattie
Mr. Mace
Asthama
Ny Church
Governor Pardons John Melee and Orders Immediate Release
John R. Melee, formerly with Nerson and Mekvo, was pardoned by the governor for embezzlement and released at once. Despite delays and a late pardon telegram, he walked free from the jail after the sheriff notified him of the pardon and he left for the North-side home of friends.
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John R. Melee
Nerson & Mekvo
Meee
McFee
Melee
Jno
R. Melee
Tie
Womack
Ketcham
Mclee
Monkea
Ill Gen Mahone Wears Out In Washington
Rebel activity continues on Crete amid Turkish government tensions. Lawyer Choate of New York is engaged to defend the Leland Stanford estate against a government claim totaling 15 million dollars.
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Mahone
Washington
Wauaker
Crete
Choate
New York
Leland Stanford
All Kinds of Pump Repairing
Gordon offers pump repair services at 20 E Washington St with phone 798.
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Gordon
E. Washington-st
Grandchildren Held for Grandfather’s Slaying in New York
Abraham and Rebecca Koenig aged 18 and 17 were jailed after their grandfather was found unconscious in front of his home Friday night. The elder man had $20,000 and had frequent money quarrels with the children, who claim they were asleep in bed at the time.
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New York
Abraham
Rebecca Koenig
Dispute Ends With Note Left At Police Station
Wal ter D Edwards and Chas Steinwender clashed over politics. Steinwender, who noted a fight with Edwards, hid from police by stating he would be at Elliott Butler's abstract office at Market Street from 8 am to 5 pm. Edwards, deaf and mute, had Steinwender arrested. case continued to Oct 11.
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Walter D. Edwards
Chas. i
Steinwender
S'unday
W. D Edwards
Elliott & Butler
Johnson Building Condemned in Indiana City Action
The three story Johnson building east of the Indiana National Bank was condemned by the Board of Works on Saturday. Tenants must vacate by January 1, 1906, and demolition will begin within ten days. The frame structure at 144, 116, and 118 Virginia Street was ordered torn down within 80 days. A sidewalk contract on Virginis Ave was awarded to Dearinger dy Niemier.
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Johnson
Indiana National Bank
Board of Works
Daniel
Scotte
Lean
Llabian
Jam
First Execution in County Since John Brown Era
Oct 3 saw the county's first execution since the John Brown incident. Andrew J. Scott was hanged at 11:08 after an 11 six-foot drop, dying in 17 minutes from strangulation for his wife’s murder. He had bought arsenic to flavor tea, causing her death, with papers linking him to the crime. Mayor Denny’s cabinet discussed war-related messages amid gatherings at PA Avenue.
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W. Vir
John Brown
Bricay
Baker
Andrew J. Scott
Menott
Scott
Criminal Court
Serkely
Dr. Bishon
Andrew Simpson
Rinia
Bishop
Nance
Saloonkeepers Alarmed by Police Liquor Prosecutions
Digest of city news notes reports saloonkeepers' consternation as twenty four are arrested and sixteen judged, covering every saloonkeeper in the city. Also noted are incendiary fire finds on a railway yard, a new Indiana National Guard magazine, a court of inquiry into militia looting at Peru, and various local incidents and marriage licenses.
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Saloonke Moavseiestrion
Indiana National Guard
H. ©. Castor
Joseph Blake
Evansville
Robbins
Peru
Alatthews
Irvington
Moon
Abraham
Annie Cottrell
Amaila Windhirst
W.C
Margaret Wetter
Mattie Read
Carl and
Jennie Fearnaught
Robert
Gertrude Madden
Chas
Mary Henry
August
Amsee Miller
Lizzie Higgins
A. G
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented and Pumps Ad
Cleaning and cementing leaky cisterns offered for $1.50. Pumps available at the factory, likely located at 13 Indiana Avenue with contact via phone.
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L Buits
Third Spanish Cruiser Reported Lost Amid Caribbean Turmoil
A Savana dispatch reports the Spanish cruiser Conde de Venadito, sent to aid the wrecked Cristobal Colon, may be lost. If true, it would be the third Spanish warship lost in three weeks, a vessel that fired on the Allianca last winter.
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Mapa
Savana
Herald
Conde de Venadito
Cristobal Colon
Spain
Dr J D John Defeats Ingersoll in Public Debate
Dr J D John a Methodist minister contested Bob Ingersoll’s agnostic claims at Englishs Friday night. He challenged God’s cruelty and creation arguments with simple logic and colorful examples. The audience cheered as he dismantled Ingersoll’s points, including the light before the sun and the impossibility of making two and five.
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J. 2
D. John
Bob Ingersoll
Englishi’s
Triduanapolis
Ingersoll
John
Wesley
Ingersall
God
Moses
Orion
Found His Child After 11 Years Discovery of daughter Bertha by George Whitecotton
After an 11 year lapse George Whitecotton of Anderson learned his daughter Bertha is alive. Bertha, remarried and living in Irvington, had been placed in an orphans home, then taken by the Spaulding family before a Gardener married her. Whitecotton and wife had believed her dead.
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George Whitecotton
Anderson, Friday
Bertha
Geo. Butcher
Irvington
Whitecotton
Spaulding
Gardner
Hogar’s Feat at Ballpark Sets 100 Yard Pace
At the ballpark on Saturday Hogan ran 100 yards in 9.4 seconds in an attempt to lower the world record, paced by Hogriever.
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Hogan
Hogriever
Local political chatter on Seventh district candidates and ward loyalties
Friends of John W. Kern expect a Democratic bid in the new Seventh district covering John son and Marion counties. Prominent Republican hopeful is Attorney Newt Harding as district lines rival party strength. In Second ward, scorn for GOP dominance unsettles Democratic councilmanic nominee Jas. 13. Heywood who laments party advantage. Prohis met at the courthouse vowing to vote straight Sun ticket, with F. T. McWhirter and others urging unity. Betting circles discuss Trusler and Taggart stakes with ($500–$1,000) wagers failing to move.
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John W. Kern
Johnson
Marion
Driven Wells 40c Per Foot Advertisement
A compact ad for drilling services lists price and contact at 133 Indiana Ave with telephone number 179. The message promotes driven wells at fourty cents per foot as the service offered.
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Indiana Ave
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Dan Jiansdell
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Jno, M, Lilly
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John Hfee
Vogmther
Wm. L. Elder
Duo
M Lilly
Frank Butts
Hreetings
Pennsylvania- St
Caiiaco
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Kinzie
CID
Ingursoles
Dye
Hogar
Newt. Harding
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F. T. McWhirter
McWhirter
Dr. McNabb
B. F. Watson
L. E. Scott
Robert Denny
Meons
Trusler
Taggart
Denison
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