Schley Inquiry Hearings Hear Darting Orders and Rival Tales
Testimony before the Schley court alleges Schley ordered a turn to avoid torpedo boats, with Hodgson claiming the Brooklyn favored time by a loop to the east. The court debated Sampson’s letters and a Dear Schley missive referencing Santiago, adjourned until Monday.
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Washington
Schley
Hodgson
Brooklyn
Texas
Cienfuegos
Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
Havana
Rayner
Kidnappers In Ohio Towns Lead To A Narrow Escape
Walter Ballard aged seven was kidnapped from Kenton Ohio on Thursday night after being sent for bread. A man seized him and placed him in a wagon covered with a blanket. The boy crawled free and returned home about midnight, with authorities suspecting gypsies were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton, D
Walter Ballard
Dayton Kidnapping Report Confirms False Lead
Dayton Ohio October 5 two mysteries unfold as Walter Mechlin three years old remains missing after a kidnapping in Amanda Ohio. A wagon passenger dropped a boy in Germantown but authorities say he is not the Mechlin boy. The real child is being cared for until claimed.
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Dayton
Walter Mechlin
Amanda, O
Germantown
Mechlin
Insane Gallimore Escapes Jail Threat to Kill Witnesses
Claude Gallimore, an insane inmate in Kokomo Indiana, escaped on Friday seized a revolver and two butcher knives and sought to kill those who testified against him in lunacy court. He went to Dr Harrison’s office but the doctor was away. Police pursued him, he fled to Frankfort where he was captured and jailed. Also ex commissioner of Shelby County was declared not guilty by a jury for fraud.
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Havana
Cienfuegos
Lemly
Santiago
Rayner
Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Hodgson
Navy Department
New York Sun
Rarner
Kokomo
Ind
Claude Gallimore
Shelby County
George Ray
Ex-Cashier Davis files eight suits against gamblers
SUED THE GAMBLERS, WASHINGTON Ind Oct 5 Ex Cash ier Richard C Davis of the People's national bank who was recently discovered 71000 short in his accounts has filed eight suits against gamblers to recover 988000 lost by him at craps cards and roulette The suits are against Matthew Kelly Addie Dillard Dallas Tyler Charley Hart and John Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ier
Richard C. Davis
People’s National Bank
Matthew Kelly
Addie Dillard
Dallas Tyler
Charley Hart
John Brennan
Marion man charged with bigamy and desertion
Lee M. Chain felter, assistant quartermaster at the Marion soldiers' home, is jailed in Marion Indiana on charges of bigamy and wife desertion. He reportedly has a wife and three children in Key West Florida and recently married a widow in Marion said to be worth $50 000. His trial is set for October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Lee M. Chainfelter
Key West
Fla
Lavina Fike Sues Metzler for 20000 Breach of Promise
Miss Lavina Fike of Wabash Ind sues Abraham Metzler a farmer for 20000 alleging he jilted her for a young widow Mrs Tillie Kemper The action filed on October 5 reports the breach of promise claim and seeks damages from Metzler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fike
Abraham Metzler
Tillie Kemper
Powell Dies at 80 a Noted Indiana Attorney
New Castle Indiana October 5 Simon T Powell aged 80 a well known attorney died Saturday of paralysis His estate valued over 160000 He was a friend of the late Gov Morton He built a 30000 home in New Castle His will leaves the wife 200 acres the mansion and 10000 The son receives business blocks in New Castle and 100 acres Also notes Powell's local prominence.
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New Castle
Ind
Simon T. Powell
Eight Noble County Schools Abandoned for Low Enrollment
Kendallville Indiana October 5. Eight Noble county schools have been abandoned due to insufficient pupils. Children are now transported to town schools for instruction.
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Kendallville
Ind
Noble County
Prominent Dr Gudgel Dies Suddenly in Indiana
Dr. John F. Gudgel aged 52 from Hazelton collapsed and died Saturday in Vincennes Indiana. He was a noted mason woodman and member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
John F. Gudgel
Hazelton
Tragic Accident Claims Young Lyons Boy
In Lyons Indiana on October 5 a 5 year old boy, son of J T Meredith, discharged a revolver accidentally killing his 2 year old brother. Authorities investigated the incident and the device was reportedly in the child's possession at the time.
Various local ills and developments across Wayne and surrounding counties
Apple butter ripens. Hickory nuts fail. Mt. Pleasant oil found. Brazil printers union formed. Bluffton mitten factory to enlarge. McCordsville schoolhouse burned with $9000 loss. Stilesville Baptist church remodeled. Dana to get First National bank. coal found near Ellottsville. Rev D Tillotson to visit Jerusalem. Wayne infirmary to be lit by electricity. Lafayette soldiers home crowded. 16 divorce cases in Bartholomew docket. robbers crack Centerville safes. booty 33 cents. Putnam poultry association forming. Hendricks no marriage licenses since Sept 18. Portland fair thieves and confidence men at large. Elwood streets flooded by water main break. 400 delegates at WCTU Kokomo. talk of shelling 100 bushels corn a day. J A Skidmore killed by train in St Louis. Martinsville mayor comments on street fair and confetti ban.
Indiana Clippings Spanning Farms Churches and Court News
Unprecedented demand for Indiana farms. Rev J E Flosd of Kokomo takes Washington Christian Church pastorate. Temperance groups in Bainbridge and Russellville push to close saloons. Joseph Mackfisher of Vincennes sues B and O for 1500. Injured crossing track. George Wileford Jr of Washington hurt in football, in St Vincent hospital. Newport touts first exclusive male show in US. New 4000 organ for St Pauls M E Lafayette ready for Oct 13 dedication. Peach tree in Seymour yields second crop since spring. Automatic parallel gang cultivator trial by Mat Shaw of Cambridge City at East Germantown. Adjutant general Smock orders new post at Redkey. old post disbanded. Epworth League hospital in South Bend opens costing 70000. Miss Margaret Brennan in charge. Miss Clara Carr nurse boss. Delaware County court sends Cadiz negro Charles Jordan to indeterminate prison term for assault on two infirmary inmates. Clinton County bar backs Albert B. Anderson for federal judge to fill Woods vacancy. Obits: Warren Cash, Ladoga. Mrs Barbara Heatwole, Elkhart. Jacob A Hinshaw, Winchester. Hinshaw linked to convict father in a murder case.
Four Lives Lost In A Freight Wreck Near Reading
Four men were killed in a freight wreck on the Lebanon Valley division of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad between Harrisburg and Hummelstown at 2 a m on Saturday. The dead are engineer Thomas F Dolan conductor Pat Kerr front brakeman Charles E Mays and fireman Wm McComsey all from Philadelphia and all married except Mays. The track was torn up and the wreck was not cleared by nearly noon as signal systems were being installed as far as Hummelstown.
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Reading
Lebanon Valley
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Harrisburg
Hummnelstown
Thomas F. Dolan
Pat Kerr
Charles E. Mays
WM. M'Comsey
Philadelphia
Mays
Patlin Ie
Hummelstown
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m Oct 6. Fair tonight into Saturday night with increasing clouds and a chance of a shower Sunday afternoon. Warmer temperatures with 7 a m reading 42, noon 60, 2 p m 63.
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Indianapolis
Reciprocity Convention Invited To Meet In Indianapolis
Gov Durbin will write to Theodore C Search president of the Manufacturers association inviting the national reciprocity conference to meet in Indianapolis The executive committee of the association will meet in Philadelphia Oct 18 to set a date and place for the convention The plan aims to gather accredited delegates to craft practical reciprocity steps without touching tariff principles or revision. Public officials expect liberal reciprocity laws if agreement is reached and the next congress acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Durbin
D. M. Parry
Theodore C. Search
Manufacturers’ Asociation of
United States
Indianapolis
Parry
Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Search
McKinley
Buffalo
Congress
Bedell to push smoke ordinance cases in police court
Building inspector Bedell plans to bring about 20 pending cases for violation of the smoke ordinance before police court on Monday. He accuses a business men's committee of delaying action since early summer and says he is tired of the arrangement.
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Bedell
Finiss
Business Men’s’ Committee
First Snow Falls in Cleveland on Friday
Senator Hanna denies discussing a new ship subsidy bill with Senator Frye. Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, his longtime leading lady, depart London for New York on Saturday.
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Hanna
Senator Frye
Sir Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
London
New York
Jeweler Adverts Watches and Jewelry Priced From Eight Dollars
An ad for Jy PL Mullally jeweler at 38 Monument Place promotes enameled watches and hats priced 8.50 with time guaranteed and popular prices. Diamonds rings range from 15 to 50 dollars per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jy PL
Mullally
Politics Move in School Board Race Sparks Debate
In a heated school board election, Democrats push for Matthews while opposing Sickels and favoring Sweeney and Matthews. Allegations claim Democrats aim to replace Business Director John E. Clelant when his term ends, by winning three seats over four years. Henry Russe seeks re-election but faces poor odds.
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Matthews
Zickels
Demo
Crats
Moores
Sweeney
Sickels
John E. Clelant
Henry Russe
Betting On New York Election Opens Briskly
Betting on the municipal election opened with a rush in New York as Seabury offered to wager 10000 dollars at even money on Seth Low with Considine and the Bank of New Amsterdam named as stakeholder. Judge bet 1000 with Mendham Bros that Low would win mayor. Smaller bets followed.
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New York
Geo. B. Seabury
George Considine
Seth Low
Considine
Bank of New Amsterdam
J. J. Judge
Mendham Bros
Spectator urges Roberts return to South Africa and Kitchener recalled
The Spectator argues Gen Roberts should return to South Africa to restore order while Lord Kitchener is temporarily recalled to act as commander in chief of the army in England.
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London
the Spectator
Gen. Roberts
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
England
City Life Notes From Terre Haute and Indianapolis
Ter re Haute resident David G Steinroeck seeks bankruptcy with debts totaling 3096 while assets total 1065. Indiana trust company sells Fred Ig saloon in Indianapolis for 2200 to John Huegele. Capital stock increase proposed for Railroad men's building and savings assoc of Indianapolis from 2 million to 3 million. Cornelia Oil Co of Indianapolis incorporated with 5000 capital stock. Local suits allege Big Four railroad injuries totaling 3000 by Merriman Grabb and Grabb. Ruckelshaus to probe gambling at Cleveland club and other sites with witnesses. Gideons group to meet at Roberts Park Church Sunday. Constable George Henderson arrested for embezzlement. bondsmen paid. Property sold: 1624 N Meridian St. residence to Mrs Washington C DePauw for 18500 cash. Court talks on Finley and Taylor requisitions. Gov Durbin absent. Muncie petition seeks late filing relief with weather excuse.
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David G. Steinroeck
Terre Haute
Dan Ransdell
United States
Enate
Columbia Club
Fred Ig
Virginia Ave
Indiana Trust Company
John Huegele
Gideons
Roberts Park Church
First Baptist Church
Beaver Dam
Wis
George Henderson
Squire Smock
John G. Kepen
Albert EE. Metzger
Washington C. DePauw
Florence
Los . Angeles
Cal
Meridianst
Durbin
Finley
Taylor
Campbell
Indiana
Louisville
J. Frank Mann
Muncie
Mann
May race again with crews changed
The Boston Journal proposed a Shamrock versus Columbia race with different crews. Sir Thomas Lipton would gladly agree to such a test of yachting if the opposing side consents, aiming to compare the boats with American and English crews swapped.
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Boston
Columbia
Shamrock
Boston Journal
Sir Thomas Lipton
Cant
Barr
Columbie
Sycamore
Lipton
Taft and Militarys Clash Over insurgent policy in Manila
An English merchant returning from Manila reports Civil governor Taft and the military authorities clash over how to handle insurgents. Court martialed natives face execution while Taft commutes sentences to brief imprisonment or fines. Military claims harsh measures are needed to counter plots in Manila and Malbar moves freely in South Luzon.
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London
England
Manila
Taft
Sass
Malbar
South
Luzon
Worker fatally scalded at Uvalde asphalt plant
Herbert Fanning 26 fell headfirst into a boiling asphalt vat at the Uvalde plant in Jersey City on Friday night. Fellow workers pulled him out as the asphalt cooled, leaving a half inch crust. He was conscious and asked for a priest, but he did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Herbert Fanning
Fanning
Efe
Denew to Be Married to Miss Palmer in New York
Senator Chauncey Denew admits plans to wed Miss May Palmer daughter of the late Henry Palmer founder of Merchants' Bank. The announcement places the marriage in New York with a forthcoming date.
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New York
Chauncey
Denew
May Palmer
Henry Palmer
The
Merchants’ Bank
Roosevelt appoints Fairbanks as McKinley memorial trustee
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt has named Senator Fairbanks as a trustee of the McKinley memorial association. A meeting is planned for next Thursday in Cleveland at Senator Hanna's office to discuss preliminary memorial plans for the late president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
McKinley Memorial Association
Cleveland
Hanna
New Primary School Planned Near Atlas Engine Works
The school board plans a primary school in Jackson Place near the Atlas engine works to help children living beyond the Belt railroad, avoiding dangerous walks and Belt crossings. A temporary room will be secured for the little ones until a proper building is erected, with a viaduct or footway proposed under the Belt tracks at Sheldon Street.
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Jackson-Place
Atlas Engine Works
New Washington School
School-com Missioner
Shel ton brothers injured when horse bolts near new Shelbyville house
While driving toward the Getty Saturday the Sheltons John and Alonzo Shel ton living six miles out on Shelbyville road were thrown when their frightened horse ran into a rail fence after passing a new house. John's leg fractured below the knee and Alonzo was slightly skinned. Joe Hanson driving by in a spring wagon helped and took John to the City dispensary. buggy demolished.
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Getty
John
Alonzo Shelton
Shelbyville Road
Joe Hanson
Irvington Woman Wins Prize for Word Craft from Peoples
Mrs Layton Allen of Irvington won a contest by Peoples outfitting company for the most words made from the letters in Peoples. She constructed 48 words.
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Layton Allen
Irvington
People’s Outfitting Company
People’s
Indianapolis Banks Show Record Gains and Stability
September statements reveal all banks in Indianapolis upturns in resources and deposits with notable growth at Columbia National gaining 56,056.49 and American National increasing 782,698.69 since July 15. Indiana Merchants Fletcher Capital and others also rose, totaling a year rise of 2,761,522.22.
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Indianapolis
Columbia National
American National
Indiana
Merchants
Fletcher
Capital Nationals
Julius A Haag for School Commissioner
A local election notice urges votes for Julius A Haag as School Commissioner candidate. It notes he is Haaz's Liver Pills manufacturer and claims he will fight for the home and citizens, stating he is the fifth on the ticket and expected to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haaz
German bids debated by Rev Hunter and party leaders
Rev R V Hunter of the Anti Saloon League interprets Bookwalter’s pledge to Germans as permitting country use of beer within law. The piece compares hatchery metaphors for political predictions, noting Republicans expect a larger yield than Democrats in a district split between North and South side factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antisaloon League
Campaign windup with Saturday rallies in multiple venues
The political campaign nears its close with a large Republican rally in ward 2 at a tent near Ninth and College. Speakers include Bookwalter John L. Griffiths Attorney General Taylor Congressman Overstreet and others. Additional meetings planned at the Columbia and Marion clubs with vaudeville at Marion. Senator Fairbanks Attorney General Taylor Congressman Overstreet and Capt. English set for both clubs. Bookwalter promised. Colored Republicans meet at Jones Tabernacle and at Twenty third and Oxford sites with Gurley Brewer and others to speak. Prohibitionists plan street-corner meetings Saturday night. Democrats say no more large meetings will be held.
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Ward 2
Nineteenth
College Ave
Bookwalter
John L. Griffiths
Attorneygen
Taylor
Overstreet
Columbia
Marion
Fairbanks
Capt. English
Jones’ Tabernacle
Corner North
Blackford-sts
Twenty-third
Oxford-sts
Gurley Brewer
J. T. Lott
M. N. Clawson
W. E. Henderson
Sahm
Democratic Committee
Mayor vows crackdown on secret service election spies
Mayor Taggart says Republicans plan to bring 15 top secret service men to monitor the city election and will arrest any outsiders or non officers who interfere. He orders Supt. Quigley to enforce a clean setup and denounces federal involvement in the local vote.
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Taggart
Secret Service
Quigley
United States
Republican City Committee
Counting Their Chickens Politician Eggs Begin Saturday
Politicians began counting their political eggs Saturday though the context remains fragmented. The report hints at early campaign activity with egg related metaphor signaling anticipation of results or strategy.
Moore Denies Offer of Board of Works Seat
William F. Moore denies being offered a place on the Board of Works by Democrats. He says he has not spoken with Democratic managers and remains active in Terra Haute. The rumor aims to appease Moore allies opposing the current ticket while he avoids committing to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Moore
Board of Works
Moore
Terra Haute
Works Board
Taggart
Egg throwing disrupts city speech at Fountain Square
During a Friday night address at Fountain Square, eggs were thrown at Mayor Taggart and City Clerk Geckler from the rear of the speakers stand. Both escaped unharmed as the crowd dodged the projectiles, with Taggart halting his remarks to label the assailant a coward. Two boys who fled were pursued but escaped.
Final pay for campaign labor draws crowd at county treasurer
A Saturday payoff at the county treasurer's office drew a long line of workers including E O Jester and W H Champion. Warnings about campaign funds and refunds surfaced as cashiers paid warrants ranging from eight to twelve dollars while many new hires appeared on the payroll last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Jester
Jester
W. H. Champion
Champion
J. J. Hogan
Gus Perkins
William Russie
Russie
Amos Rusie
Henry Smith
Tom Taggart
Bookwalter
John Condon
Smith
Republican Fund
Condon
Mr. Smith
August Kunzer
Paw Kruger
Kunzer
Mr. Kunter
Pat Bowe
Cigar Strike Turmoil Hits Halloran Factory and City
In Tampa on Friday night striking cigar makers set fire to Halloran Bros factory and six other buildings as mobs terrorize residents. Authorities harshly compel workers to return or face jail, fueling further unrest and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Halloran Bros
Carnival prepares grotesque parade with five prize classes
Carnival managers announce a five class grotesque parade with prizes for first elags second best organized boat and vehicle display third best organization among participants fourth best grotesque animal and fifth best grotesque individual. Work begins Monday on the fences enclosing the midway with eight foot high panels and decorated entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeconu
Vote for Julius A Herag For School Commissioner
A local political notice urges voting for Julius A Herag for School Commissioner. It cites his claim as manufacturer of Haug's Liver Pills made originally for his mother and portrays him as the sole anti meter reformer devoted to home and fireside interests. The brief endorses his election.
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Court OF Inquiry
Ohio
Kenton Lad
Hoosifroom
Madman
Washington, Ind
Marion Soldiers’ Home
Abe
Lavina
S. T. Powell
Earl Ramsey
Orvile Sutton
Herald
Amos
Olumblus
Logansport
Theresa
Elizabeth Beasey
Brother
Indiana Inklings
Mt. Pleasant
Brazil
Bluffton Mitten
McCordsville
Stilesville Baptist Church
Dana
First National
Ellettsville
D. Tillotson
Lebanon
Jerusalem
Wayne County Infirmary
Crawfordsville
Lafayette Soldiers' Home
Bartholomew County
Centerville
Putnam County
Hendricks County
Portland
Elwood
J. A. Skidmore
St. Louis
Martinsville
Thal
J. E. Flosd
Washington Christian Church
Bainbridge
Russellville
Joseph Mackfisher
S. W
George Wileford, Jr
St. Vincents’ Hospital
Newport
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Lafayette
R. J. Johnson
Seymour
Mat Shaw
Cambridge City
East Germantown
Smock
Redkey
Epworth League Hospital
South Bend
Margaret Brennan
Clara Carr
Delaware County Court
Charles Jordan
Cadiz
Clinton County
Albert B. Anderson
Federal Court
Woods
Warren Cash
Ladoga
Barbara Heatwole
Elkhart
Jacob A. Hinshaw
Winchester
Hinshaw
Cleland
Roberts
City Life
State House
Railroad Men’s Building and Savings Association
Cornelia Oil Company
A. .N. Fisher
J. E. Kepperiey
W. ©. Gouldrick
A. 2
Wiley
Charles E. Barrett
William M. Merriman
Martin Grabb
William Grabb
Big Four Railroad
Westst
N. Capitol Ave
Ruckelshaus
Cleveland Club
Frank Fitzgerald
W. S. McMillen
Board of Safety
Wulschner
Bennett's
E. Wash
M’kinley Memorial
Julius A. Haag
Rev
Hunter
T. Tag
Logsdon
Washington St
the Mayor
Tom
Julius A. Herag
Haug
Ife
Wil
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