Mayor Bookwalter’s New Picks Stir City Hall Gossip
The incoming mayor faces a crowded field of appointments from safety to police and fire departments. кандидат Richard C Herrick and Harry A C Hubbard are named for commissions. Contenders for the controller post include George Breunig and Harold McGrow, with changes rumored throughout ranks.
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Board of Safety
Harry AC. Hubbard
W. B. Holton
Denny Board of Works
William Schoppenhorst
Dunn
George Breunig
Harold Mcgrew
Capt. Dawson
Fir
Coots
Marion Club
Logsdon
Board of Works
Fred Joss
Big Chopping Bee at Police Station Implies GOP Purge
The scene foresees a major cleansing of officials with the G.O.P. brand of axes. Ig¢ley pledges resignation on demand by Bookwalter. Tom Hedian is also mentioned as a key figure in the volatile political moment.
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Bookwalter
Tom Hedian
Republicans debate Bookwalter choice for city attorney
Republican lawmakers express doubts about Fred Joss as city attorney. They warn his political notoriety could handicap the administration and compare the move to nominating Mark Wanna for president, while praising Senator Hanna as capable but politically risky.
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Fred Joss
Bookwalter
Mark Wanna
Hanna
Joss
McGregor Says He Aims No Reward From Bookwalter
In a Wednesday remark among Republicans the claim surfaced that John McGregor deserves something from his rival Bookwalter after a fair defeat in the party primaries. McGregor acknowledged defeat, said his coat is off for Bookwalter, and stated he has no ambitions or expected reward.
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Bookwalter
McGregor
Republicans to caucus for council presidency
Probable Republican caucus Thursday morning will pick a president for the new council. Likely candidates include Negley of ward 1 or Megrew, with Crail, Bilingsley also referenced. Crail is retiring from the presidency, while Bilingsley will not run. Ed Logsdon expected to join the Board of Works after serving as assistant custodian at the state house.
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Ward 1
Megrew
Crail
Bilingsley
Billingsley
State House
Ed Logsdon
Board of Works
Second Trial of Caleb Powers Begins at Georgetown
Georgetown Ky October 9 The delayed prosecution witnesses in the Caleb Powers trial for Gov Goebel assassination arrived as the state declared ready for trial at 9 45 am More than 30 new witnesses will be called by the prosecution and some are expected to give material testimony The defense also brings many witnesses including Basil A Duke Dora Baker Clifton J Pratt Arthur Goebel and Tom Campbell Ex Gov Bradley is subpoenaed.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Gov. Goebel
Bradley
Basil A. Duke
Dora Baker
Ripley
Clifton J. Pratt
Breckenridge
Arthur Goebel
Tom Campbell
Prohibitionists Rally Over Voter Turnout Update
Growing, by Ginger, reports that 107 precincts show 1,010 votes for prohibitionists with projections toward 1,500 total. Secretary Clark notes watchers were denied access in precinct 13 ward 1 but later admitted after rapid contact and urging by Clark.
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Allen Succeeds Collins as Fireman in City
John Allen, a colored firefighter, is appointed to succeed Emanuel Collins who was dismissed. Allen will serve at No 16 engine house after being discharged previously on the recommendation of Police Surgeon Christian who declared him unfit for duty. Allen claims the injury from a ladder fall caused his condition and that Christian blamed the incident for his stiffness.
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Emanuel Colins
Allen
No. 16
Christian
River Explosion Damages Desk At Chicago Commission Offices
A Chicago river section exploded on Wednesday morning tearing a chunk from an oak desk in the canal commissioners offices. The fragment, stored in a gallon bottle, was retrieved near the Armour slaughterhouses and kept as evidence in a case accusing the Armours of polluting the river.
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Chicago
Canal Com
Schley court of inquiry hears Bristol testimony
A day session in Washington on October 9 reports Lieut. Mark L. Bristol continuing his testimony with no new statements. Rear-admiral Taylor, commander of the Indiana, could not tell how close the Brooklyn and Texas were when the Brooklyn looped, but noted the Texas appeared still in the water.
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Mark L. Bristol
Schley Court of Inquiry
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Indiana
Brooklyn
Texas
Marion Club Plans Jolly Thursday Bookwalter Event
The Marion club will jollify over Bookwalter’s event Thursday night. The gathering will be near the purposed venue and aims to boost festive spirit.
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Marion Club
Bookwalter's
Six Foot Snake Shot and Beaten in Chicago Street
A six foot boa constrictor was found on the sidewalk in front of the Brevoort hotel in downtown Chicago at daylight. A hotel watchman spotted the reptile as it crawled toward the hotel corridor and it was shot repeatedly then beaten by several policemen. The creature drew a panicked crowd before dying. it is believed to have escaped from a museum.
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Chicago
Republicans use Yim to block Democrats at precinct vote
At precinct 6, ward 13 Republicans deployed Pang Yim to influence voting. Yim produced his 1880 naturalization papers, allowing him to vote after a tense confrontation. Democrats were kept from the polls as the crowd swelled, with only one Democrat managing to vote as booths filled with Republicans.
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Charles Egger
Joe Harter
Yim
Harter
Egger
Chinaman
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby regions
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p m October 10 with continued clouds and rain overnight and Thursday, followed by fair and cooler conditions. Temperatures ranged from 58 at 7 am to 65 by 2 pm with varying wind directions across Indiana Illinois Michigan Kentucky Ohio regions.
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Illinois
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Kentucky
Troubles of husbands in court seek divorce relief
Frederick Haneman asks the court to untangle his marriage to Frances on grounds of alleged infidelity. William Nelson also petitions, claiming his wife Nannié has been convicted of drunkenness larceny and associating with evil persons.
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Frances
William Nelson
Nannié
Reward offered for Logansport deputy attack suspects
Columbus Ind Oct 9 State fish commissioner Sweeney offers a 50 reward for the arrest and conviction of those who fired on deputies at Logansport Monday night.
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Logansnért
New plains price push at Wulschner's for horse feed
Sales ad notes plains starting at 165 dollars and up at Wulschner's offering horse feed and oats for Janes Dustieds, with emphasis on affordable feed options for riders and farms.
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New Plains
Wulschner
Buchanan's Bones Found In The Ruins
In Conners, Ind, the skeleton of a tramp believed to be Robert Buchanan, 50, who vanished three years ago, was found in the Clark saloon ruins. Buchanan, once superintendent of the Logansport and Wabash gas company, was known for sprees and carrying money. Clark, jailed for murdering Jack the jagger, faces a new murder charge related to Buchanan's death.
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Robert Buch
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Logansport and Wabash Gas Company
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Kidnapped Missionary Surrounded by Troops in Constantinople
Advices report 18 brigands guarding American missionary Ellen M. Stone, seized earlier, located on a hill and surrounded by troops near Constantinople. The delay in rescue attempts heightens tension as forces close in to free Stone.
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Ellen M. Stone
President Roosevelt calls inform Indiana and nation on race and state matters
Indiana Republicans report President Roosevelt plans to contact conditions in each state before Congress. Senators Beveridge Yairbanks New and Bishop Abraham Grant have or will call on him after letters inviting such visits were sent. The piece recalls Facker T. Washington’s recent visit and contrasts with McKinley-era action.
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Y ¥ Airbanks
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New
Abraham Grant
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McKinley
South
City Life Notes of The Week
Market and Pennsylvania streets peanut stand owned by Frank Catalani was broken into Tuesday night with nuts stolen. John Doe arrested Wednesday as insane after escaping Julietta hospital twice in two weeks. Harry Lucas sues street car company for fifteen thousand dollars over a September rear end collision at fair grounds. Samuel Northcut, 19, to appear in police court October 12 for bicycle theft from Paulding on Adelaide Street and attempted sale. William Young, 1026 North Missouri Street, to have police court trial October 11 for stealing a folding bed from his home. a woman who lived there bought it. The bed was left in charge of Mrs. Young, valued at twenty dollars.
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Ed Little
August
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John Doe
Julietta Hospital
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Fair Grounds
Samuel Northcut
Paulding
Adelaide St
Wm. Young
Missouri St
Sal
Roosevelts to Open Washington Social Season
Washington Oct 9 Following the close of mourning for McKinley President and Mrs Roosevelt plan a quiet start with small dinners and luncheons Mrs Roosevelt will meet cabinet ladies public receptions at the White House are set for Dec 14 21 and 28 due to Lent early in season Rent ads and Ash Wednesday fall on Feb 12 State dinners likely on Tuesdays and Thursdays Receptions planned to revive many social features and the season is billed as brilliant in Washington
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McKinley
Roosevelt
White Houses
High Courts Rule On Travel And Concealed Weapons
Supreme Court upholds state appeal that traveling 15 miles from Sullivan to Linton does not meet the traveler definition for concealed weapons. Appellate court reverses ruling on expenses in Huddleston vs Big Four case taxed to Randolph county. Henry county not allowed $45 for a court reporter. Benton county jury fines Ote Sheetz $50 for betting chips in poker.
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Supreme Court
Sullivan Circuit Court
Herb Smith
Delaware Circuit Court
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Henry Counties
Henry County
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Randolph County
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Board of election canvassers nearly derailed by Groves dispute
In the police court room on Wednesday the Democratic clerk Groves argued with Horace Smith over misread figures during vote duplication. Smith refused to leave as Groves quit in a huff after a second error. Chairman Steinhauer kept the session moving while W. Spencer tried to keep Groves at work. Capt. English observed his precinct delivering a GOP gain.
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Geckler
Horace Smith
Smith
W. W. Spencer
Michael Steinhauer
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Max Gundelfinger Dead Prominent Indianapolis Citizen
Max Gundelfinger aged 54 died at 9 a m Wednesday at his home 1018 N Delaware St of Brights disease after an illness lasting a year. Born in Germany he came to Indianapolis in 183. He and his brother founded Arcade clothing store retired in 1884 and became a capitalist. A charitable man, he supported many city institutions. He married Sarah Kantrowitz in 1872 and is survived by a son Dr Bb M Gundelfinger and Mrs L H Schwabacker. Funeral at 10 a m Sunday from his residence with burial in the Jewish cemetery.
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Vanderbilt coaching party reaches Trenton on schedule
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and his coaching party traveled from New York to Philadelphia and back within 24 hours, arriving in Trenton at noon. One minute was spent changing horses before resuming the journey. Bargains on upright pianos at Baldwin's.
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N. J
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
New York
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Rhode Island Wedding of Abbey Aldrich to John D Rockefeller Jr
Providence reports the wedding of Miss Abbey Aldrich and John D Rockefeller Jr at Warwick Neck Rhode Island. 700 guests attended a lavish ceremony and reception with elaborate florals and gifts including a $50,000 diamond tiara from Mrs Rockefeller Sr. The couple departed on Senator Aldrichs yacht Wild Duck and guests traveled by steamers and electric cars to the estate.
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Rhode Island
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Aldrich
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Standard Oil
Europe
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Jas. J. Vose
Everett
Sherry
New York
Bose
Wedding of Hill's Daughter in St Paul
Miss Charlotte Hill third daughter of J J Hill and Theron F Slade of Scranton Pa married in the Hill home drawing room in St Paul. Archbishop John Ireland performed the ceremony with Rev Thomas Gibbons assisting. Attendants included sister Rachael Hill and best man James N Hill. The couple depart for the East and will reside in New York.
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James N. Hill
Yale
Brrds
East
New York
City awaits next move after earthquake like upheaval
In a downtown courthouse basement the aftermath of an election upset is staged. Officials discuss blame or cause while packing belongings and preparing for new jobs, as Bookwalter edges Maguire for mayor. Several staff reveal plans for future positions or travel, with some moving to editorial or commercial roles and others heading to farms or private work.
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Maguire
Taggart
Taggartian
Sahm
Myron King
Bert Spencer
Record attendance at Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
Attendance at the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo will likely set a record. By 1 o'clock Wednesday nearly 90,000 people had passed through the turnstiles.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Punish the Rebels in Samar Mission Ordered by General
Manila Oct 9 General Smith with a battalion of the Seventh infantry sailed to Samar to punish rebels who massacred over 30 men of Company C Ninth Infantry near Kalingaga. Reports detail the corpses showing horrific indignities inflicted on the dead Americans.
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Manila
Martial Law Proclaimed in Cape Colony Port Towns
Martial law has been proclaimed throughout Cape Colony including the port towns. Authorities expect swift action to restore order and curb unrest as military patrols take control of key districts and checkpoints are set up to enforce curfews and security measures.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Witwer Case Developments In Dayton Habeas Bid
Mrs Belle Witwer has hired an attorney and will likely pursue habeas corpus to gain release from custody. No new developments occurred Wednesday in this ongoing case, in which she is suspected of multiple murders.
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Wer
Atchison Dividends Declared By Rail Line
NEW YORK October 9 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad company declared a semi annual dividend of 2 percent on its common stock placing the stock on a 4 percent basis Died of Old Age The funeral of Mrs Mary place Wednesday arteryhome on Corast aid age
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
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