Resignation of Sterling Holt from Park Board
Sterling R Holt has resigned as a member of the city park board. The resignation, placed in Mayor Taggarts hands Thursday afternoon, was promptly accepted. The document written on Grand Hotel letterhead suggests mayoral involvement. Cries of political plotting surround the move as Democrats debate its impact on upcoming elections. Also noted are separate cases: James Martin, 13, and Robert Rushton sentenced for burglary, with Martin sent to reform school and Rushton to the Jeffersonville reformatory. both incidents involve Adah IUGenns' home burglary and are carried out by two colored youths.
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Sterling R. Holt
Board of Park Commissioners
Tageart
Holt
Dorief
Grand Hotel
Sterling R. Nout. Tyler
Tagearl
Park Board
Mgr. Holt
Taggart
White River
James Martin
Henry W. Murphy
Reform School
McCray
Robert Rushton
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Adah Lugenns
Justice Hay Sued Over Paternity Arraignment Case
Charles Oley sues Justice of the Peace Hay for 1000 dollars alleging he was arraigned on a paternity charge and jailed after marrying the woman, with the charge later withdrawn and no release granted. The suit seeks accountability for the endured detention and related claims.
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Justice Hay
Justice-of-the-peace
Hay
Charles Oley
Oley
E Squire
Burton Taken Away as Murder Suspect Is Moved
James Burton, accused of killing Wireman Frank Redmond, was moved to Hancock county jail in Greenfield for a change of venue trial likely by December 1. Sheriff Shufelton transported him. Burton plans his own defense, has warned reporters away, and may seek extra legal help as local officials prepare the case.
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James Burton
Frank Redmond
Hancock County
Greenfield
Shufelton
Burton
Marion County
Gail Harver
Philips
Greenwood
Phillips
Marvel
Blarney
Sutton
Fire Department
Order of Red Men
Redmond
C. H. Starret
John Spahr
Fulmer & Seibert Challenge City Specifications in Meeting
The Board of Public Works and City Attorney Curtis met with Pulmer Seibert and their lawyers Thursday. Engineers claim the White River interceptor not complete. the contractor cites satisfaction milestones. Curtis states acceptance hinges on engineer approval and completion. J eup list cites many defects such as Jenks, missing pans, omitted catch basins, and missing horse connections.
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Board of Public Works
Curtis
Pulmer-Seibert Construction Company
White River
Jew
Board of Works Amtng
Jeup
McLean Place
Despondent Woman Detained After Tragic Death Link
Mrs Jennie Line of S44 W Washington st, linked to the death of her lover Thomas Harris, attempted self harm after his suicide. She was restrained by Dr Trenary and later revived by a stomach pump after admitting laudanum ingestion. She testified at the coroner's later that day and remained under observation.
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Jennie Line
W. Washingtonst
Thomas Harris
Trenary
Harris
Quoiting Match Set for October At Munro Park
A return quoits contest between Tom Kearney and J S Ramsey is planned for Saturday October 10 at 3 30 P M at Munro’s Park North Indianapolis. The previous game ended Ramsey 41 Kearney 39.
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Tom Kearney
J. S. Ramsey
Munro's Park
North
Indianapolis
Ramsey
Kearney
Walker Whiteside at Grand and Park draws full house
Pembroke arcade ticket office reports brisk advance sales for Walker Whiteside in the Grand’s first half of next week. The engagement features Riche Heu, The man in black, and Hamlet with Whiteside headlining a strong company. Election returns will be read from the Grand and Park stages next Tuesday night. standing room only all week at the Park and vaudeville across town.
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Pembroke Arcade
Walker Whiteside
Hamiet
Mr. Whiteside
Frederick Paulding
Grand and the Park
Murray
Mack
Gresh's Dancing Academy Ad Opens Daily Classes
Gresh's Dancing Academy announces daily classes at wishes block 120 EB Market street opposite the post office. Elevators available for access and convenient entry.
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Gresh’s Dancing Academy
Wishts Block
Market-st
Taggart Challenged at Notable Northeast Meeting
A large crowd gathered Wednesday night at Caniol-ave Seventh-st for a political meeting in the northwest wind. W. W. Woolen chaired with speeches from Addison Harris and Congressman Jesse Overshert criticizing Taggart’s administration and suggesting higher city debt.
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Old Hall Park
Caniol-ave
Mii
Political scandal and treasury strains in a city
A chaotic report outlines a money squeeze in the Republican treasury with claims of a $5,000 sewer contract kickback involving Holt and Taggart. Democratic and Republican figures clash over Holt's alleged role while Tadgarrt is pressured. A separate legal case centers on the burial of Henry Wolf and a writ of sequestration. A U.S. appeals court in Chicago rules that advertisements are not subject to copyright.
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Taggart
Holt
Chicago
Jenkins
United States Court of Appeals
Insurance rates cut in Indianapolis fire protection plan
Insurance rates for Indianapolis dwellings fall 15 to 60 percent as of Saturday morning after improved fire department service. The new tariff lowers brick and frame rates within and beyond 500 feet of water plugs, with suburbs gaining the greatest savings and Mayor Taggart praising the move.
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Indianapolis
the Insurance Union
Chicago
Taggart
Taggart Gets a Frost at Brightwood Meeting
Mayor Taggart and allies Cox and Stuckmeyer spoke twice on B Tenthest after a Brightwood meeting Wednesday night. The first session drew about 106 people to a garden stage near the street car line. Councilman Dudley spoke in German while awaiting the mayor.
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Taggart
Cox
Stuckmeyer
Brightwood
Pritch
Dudley
Herr Waggart
Bufkin Noble plans Indianapolis plant for band cutters
News notes state Bufkin Noble manufacturing of Indianapolis filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. capital stock set at 360000 to produce band cutters and feeders. also, Governor's secretary Wilson on vacation in Chicago. escort plan for Mayor Harrison's party in Indianapolis Thursday night.
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Charles I. Wilson
Chicago
Bufkin-Noble Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis
Harrison
Grand Hotel
Ben Mitchell
William
John Krantz
Hay
McCray
Gov Mount paints dire winter wheat outlook
Gov Mount warns of the poorest winter wheat outlook he has known. He stresses the need for rain within two weeks or wheat will largely fail. He has traversed the state, notes wheat sown in dust, little sprouted, no pasture, and farmers feeding stock heavily.
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Gov. Mount
Willow fever scare subsides as inspection dropped
The fever scare has eased thanks to cooler weather. Initial quarantine talk gave way to inspection, but Dr. Murty, secretary of the State board of health, states that even inspection is unnecessary. He notes high humidity and temperature accompany yellow fever.
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Murty
State Board of Health
Tor. Hurty
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 Hours and Rally Notes
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 5 p.m. Thursday. Temperatures ranged from 41 at noon to 68 at 2 p.m. Thursday with a fair outlook for Thursday night and Friday. Christian Church rally at Central Christian Church aims to plan for the upcoming Christian Church convention here. Applications already received and space for about 1,100. later applicants may reach 2,020. A rally next Sunday seeks additional pledges. A 109 chart for drilling by Prof. Balenor organized by Charles F. Kennedy includes portraits of James A. Garfield and Ira J. Chase. Fire damage reported on North Delaware Street. stables at 416 N Delaware St and adjacent properties damaged. total loss about $50,000 with $200 on Dr. Jameson’s barn. Alamie Carter and James Jones were tried for robbery but discharged. Carter woman sent to workhouse for loitering. Jones is sibling of ex-Representative Gabriel Jones. Carlson Rech, agent of a local brewery, involved in a separate attempted robbery but not identified in court.
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Christian Church
Central Christian Church
Balenor
Charlies F. Kennedy
James A. Garfield
Ira J. Ghase
Delaware St
Henry Jameson
Delaware Ct
Solomon Murter
N. Delawere-st
Jameson
Alamie Carter
James Jones
Carter
Jones
Gabriel Jones
Seren
Freight Wreck Near Maywood Claims Fatality
A freight wreck on the N and W road near Maywood early Thursday disrupted traffic little. An extra freight train split, derailing several cars as the sections rejoined. Michael Hullihan, 24, died Wednesday at St. Vincent's Hospital from injuries suffered when crushed under a Big Four engine in the yards about ten days earlier. Hullihan, a recent immigrant of three months, lived with sisters at 259 English Ave. Renihan Lane and Blackwell handle the funeral arrangements.
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Maywood
Michael Hullihan
English Ave
St. Vincent's Hospital
Hullihan
America
Renihan
Lane & Blackwell
Ferriter Murder Trial Opens With Workhouse History
The Ferriter murder case opened in Martinsville with Prosecutor Sedwick arguing cold blooded murder and seeking the death penalty. Ferriter testified about a life spent in reform school, workhouse, jail, and prison, claiming Officer Ware acted in self defense during a brewery confrontation. The defense pressed Ferriter’s prior arrests as cross examination continued.
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Henry Habing
Sedwick
Ware
Ferri
Wiltsie
Fie
Reform School
Oflicer
Ferriter
Flo
Tyrat
Ian
Rosecuttor Willsie
Perriter
Bynum in FHE carry and Kentucky gold rush
W D Bynum national chairman of the gold democrats, recently moved to New York, visited Indianapolis en route from Kentucky to Iowa where he will speak in each congressional district. He notes Kentucky silver democrats turning toward gold, predicts Low will win in New York’s mayoralty, and says George’s nomination could shift property interests steadying or hurting Tammany.
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W. D. Bynum
The
Gold Democrats
New York City
Indianapolis
Kentuck
Iowa
Kentucky
Bynum
New York
Low
Henry George
Tammaty
George
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