New Republican council faction to control leadership and committees
The newly elected Republican council members hold a caucus and plan to appoint Harry M. Haldeman as president, moving to run the council their way while excluding old Republicans. Old members fault the move as high handed and parliamentary improper, amid ongoing jockeying for the presidency with Moriarity favored over Kelly.
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Harry M. Haldeman
Acne
Haldeman
Negley
Marion Club
Moriarity
Kelly
Civic alliance seeks action on police officials over Sunday closing law
President Hyde reports the Civic alliance will charge Supt. of Police Quigley Capt. Kruger and Patrolman Shine for failing to enforce Sunday closing laws. Board members consider appointments as Bookwalter aims to replace leaders while McMillen praises Chief Barrett. Hyde notes high blank application rates for colored applicants in police and fire departments.
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Old Board of Safety
Civic Alliance
Quigley
Kruger
Shine
Bookwalter
McMillen
Barrett
Ed Davis
Narrow escape from smoke in Meridian Street store fire
Mr and Mrs Barney Co near suffocation when fire and dense smoke from a blaze at Coyle s shoe and dry goods at 1625 S Meridian St drove them from their ground floor sleeping area. The store lost overshoe stock and the building was insured with minor damage. Fire started near the stove amid rubbish and papers.
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Mrs. Barney Co
Coyle
S. Meridianst
Albert Stolte
Stolte
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old ad claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund from druggists if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on the box.
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E. W
Grove
Election Bets Parade For Maguire On Washington Street
A man with a wheelbarrow and a drum led 40 noisy boys through Washington Street to celebrate Maguire after placing bets on the election. Ed Davis, clerk of the Board of Safety, lost $10 more than expected as early returns favored Bookwalter then Maguire. He later bet $10 to $25 on Maguire, hoping for better results that never came.
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Maguire
Pennsylvania-st
Ed Davis
Board of Safety
Davis
The
Sentinel
Murder case against Henry Miller delayed as Mills worsens
The Friday police court will hear the case of Henry Miller colored charged with shooting Henry Mills white near a Columbia avenue merry go round. Mills remains ill with relapses and a possible murder outcome looms. detective Haley seeks an ante mortem statement while Miller stays jailed.
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Henry Mills
Columbia Ave
Mills
Haley
Froon Mills
Miller
Bookwalter Becomes Mayor As Taggart Steps Down
In a crowded courthouse crowd of Republicans and black supporters, Bookwalter takes office as Mayor succeeding Thomas Taggart who ends six years in the role. Taggart offers no speech. Bookwalter pledges a cautious, business like administration and public improvements with party unity.
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Thomas Taggart
Charles A. Bockwalter
Court House
Taggart
Ssor
Elliott
Geckler
Police
Stubbs
Faggart
Release of Ralph Reed Sparks Jail Mystery
Judge Daly defends that Reed’s release from county jail was mishandled by a forged signature. At city clerk’s office on Thursday three men with access to Daly’s facsimile signature were questioned. Dan O’Connell Geckler and August Tamm deny involvement or knowledge of the blank release.
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Ralph Reed
Daly
Ture
Dan O'Connell
Geckler
August Tamm
New Council Members Sworn In As They Arrive
City clerk Elliott administered oaths to the new council members on Thursday afternoon. The body planned a Thursday night organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president and to discuss committee appointments.
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Elliott
Delegation of Colored Republicans Sweep City Offices
Before Mayor Bookwalter's inauguration a delegation of colored Republicans marched through city offices led by a drum corps from the Iron league. Another group of colored men with new brooms pretended to sweep the offices illustrating the promise to make a clean sweep.
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E. D. Bryant
Taggart
Bookwalter
Iron League
Leiper contradicts Folger on Santiago harbor approach
Lieut Leiper testified before the Schley court detailing the fleet's movement past the harbor at six to eight miles offshore. He supported partial success of the May 31 reconnaissance noting Spanish batteries fired slowly and carried guns smaller than six inches.
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Washington
Leiper
New Orleans
Schley Court
Folger
Santiago
Directors ordered to pay 50000 for bank negligence
Supreme court upholds decision against the defunct Citizens' Bank of Unioa City directors. The receiver Canaday alleged gross negligence, including improper loans and unbonded officers, with 109 charges. Court says the injury was to the corporation and affirms the trial ruling.
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Unioa City
Supreme Court
Dowling
Monks
Randolph County
Jesse Canaday
Canaday
Nathan Cadwallader
Charles
Charles Cadwallader
Delaware
Reciver
Auditor of State
Quigley Faces Move While Praising City Department
Supt. Quigley announces plans to leave his desk as Bert Perrott receives a release letter. He defends his record, claims Indianapolis police administration is clean, and cites future employment offers while criticizing The Sun. Tom Hedian confirms a good job in view near police headquarters.
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Supt. Quigley
Bert Perrott
Quigley
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
the Sun
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Tom Hedian
Supt
Carnival News Highlights Big Parades and Events
Carnival managers report 1100 entrants for Thursday parade and 150 from the Marlon club. Parade starts at 7 pm with amusements at the Beautiful Orient for 10 cents. Flower parade grows. floral float from Manufacturers' association to enter. Woodmen schedule log rolling day for Tuesday. business leaders urged to decorate for carnival week with yellow colors.
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Marlon Club
Orient
William West
Hale
Kansas City
Crystal Palace
London
Carnival Association
Manufacturers’ Club
Manufacturers’ Association
Meridian St
Monument Place
Ohio
Mrs Florence Dillon Seeks Divorce Over Desertion
Sterling Illinois October 10 Mrs Florence Dillon petitions for divorce from John Dillon claiming desertion. Dillon is the son of wealthy wire maker W M Dillon. Four years ago they married under a agreement barring cohabitation for five years.
Natalie Still Mad Belgrade Controversy Over Czar Visit
Ex queen Natalie of Servia reportedly sent compromising letters and cheques to the czar, upsetting King Alexander's planned visit. The act is linked to her opposition to her son's marriage to Madame Draga Maschin and reflects ongoing hostility to the present queen.
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Servia
Natalie
Alexander
Draga
Draga Maschin
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby for 36 hours
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m October 11 calls for fair conditions on Thursday night and Friday. Early temperatures: 54 at 7 am, 70 at noon, 74 at 2 pm. Illinois Indiana and lower Michigan face partly cloudy Thursday night and unsettled Friday with variable winds. Ohio sees fair Thursday night and Friday with cooler north, light to fresh southwest winds. Kentucky trends toward fair Thursday night and Friday with increasing clouds and possible rain in the far west, variable winds.
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Indianapolis
Illlinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Vacancy Ad Promises Free Listing in The Sun
A compact classified note offers no-cost advertising for a vacant room for rent in The Sun. The snippet implies a free listing option to attract tenants without charge.
Disappearance of King Rid ward VII Explained in Carnival Plot
Copenhagen reports the alleged cause of King Rid ward VII's disappearance as a prurient urge to attend a carnival. The czar of all the Russias was to appear in the parade to promote his whisker style, marking a sensational link to the event.
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Copenhagen
Ridward VII
Indianapolis
Ruassias
Inmate at Insane Hospital Clings to Grand Ambitions
Dr. Wiles in charge of Alf Per at the insane hospital reports little hope for recovery. Admitted Sept 5, the man still proclaims himself the greatest man alive and predicts future governorship and presidency. He resents confinement and threatens to sue the state for 100000 if released, offering half to the doctor.
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Wiles
Alf Perdue
Russian moves in Afghanistan remain unconfirmed
London dispatch reports no confirmation of Russian military activity on the Afghan border and says internal Afghan conditions must develop before any move. Diplomats claim Russia waited years to enter India and see no haste. Cabul notes describe only quiet conditions and no typhoid epidemic at Vincennes.
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London
Russia
India
Cabul
J H Smith Former County Infirmary Superintendent Dies
J H Smith ex superintendent of the county infirmary died Thursday afternoon. Details of his life are provided on another page of The Sun.
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J. H. Smith
County Infirmary
Nother Biff At The Insanity Trust In Marion
A special committee of the Marion county medical society appointed to probe the City dispensary will present findings to the society. Chairman Dr. Frank Ferguson leads Drs. Tolin Cline Haslep and Denson who say the report was delayed to avoid influencing city campaigns. Members keep contents private amid debate over a possible minority report and questions about committee representativeness.
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Marion Creunty Medical Society
FrankFerguson
City Health Board
Apache Indians adopt four Hoosiers at Buffalo exposition
In front of about 4000 spectators at the Buffalo exposition on Wednesday T. M. Heims of Indianapolis was adopted by the Apache Indians. Geronimo gave him the title Chief sells good drugs. Also adopted were Grace Duvall and Dr. Franklin Hays, both Hoosiers.
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Buffalo Exposition
T. M. Heims
Indianapolis
Geronimo
Dr. Winslow Dies Suddenly in Chicago
Dr. F. C. Winslow, superintendent of the Jacksonville insane asylum, died suddenly in Chicago on Thursday morning, October 10.
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Chicago
F. C. Winslow
Jacksonville Insane Asylum
Jewelry and equine feed sale at J. P. Mullaby Jewelers
Advertisement lists new pianos from 16 dollars, Wulschners feed for horses, Janer Dustless Oats for ladies, a handsome enameled watch and catelzine for 8 50, popular price diamond rings from 15 to 50 dollars, at 28 Monument Place.
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J. P. Mullaby
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