Republicans Ready to Fight Election Contest Over City Race
Attorney W. P. Herod Chas N Thompson and Frederick Joss plan to file a recount petition Friday with a three commissioner panel. Democrats may challenge rights to inspect mutilated ballots while the contest seeks specific fraud allegations and potential supreme court review. Taggart remains mayor until final court order.
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W. P. Herod
Chas. N.thompson
Frederick Joss
Bookwalter
County attorneys sue former county recorders over fees
County attorney Brown filed suits against Maurice Donnelly and Wm EB Shilling ex-recorders for county fee deficits. Donnelly allegedly kept 8,912.62 more than salary in office after the fee law, seeking 10,000 with costs. Shilling allegedly drew 10,451.15 for seven months while salary was 6,613.89, seeking 4,500. Investigation by Bookwalter and McCaslin will resume. Greer opposes continuing their work.
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Brown
Board of County Commissioners
Maurice Donnelly
Wm. EB. Shilling
Donnelly
Peter Carson
Shilling
Benjamin Franklin
George Merritt
Samuel E. Perkins
Robert Emmett
Albert A. Womack
Thomas P. Shafelton
Bookwalter
McCaslin
Greer
Girl Laughs Five Hours In Public Hysteria Case
In Muncie a woman identified as Miss Hazel Malone laughed for five hours after a joke. Doctors Quick and Searcy stopped the fit, with Dr. A W Brayton saying it is a hysterical condition driven by emotional surplus. Cure involves distraction or narcotism methods.
Owassa avenue boulevard project eyed by city official
Park commissioner Merritt introduces a resolution for a new three quarters mile boulevard named Owassa avenue through an addition by the New York Improvement Company west of Agnes street and south of Michigan Street along the river. The company would donate small parks including Treaty Park near the Harrison treaty site, with an estimated cost of 10000 dollars and possible Riverside park extension.
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Merritt
New York Improvement Company
Agnes St
Michigan St
Improvement Company
Riverside Park
Michigan-st
White River
Ag‘nes-st
New York-st
Owassa-avve
Pegie
Berks
City Chairman Consideres Resignation Amid Talks with Mayor
Commissioners Coffin Merritt and King urged Chairman English not to resign. English said he would confer with Mayor Taggart soon and determine his action.
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Richie
Coffin
Merritt
King
English
Taggart
Park to buy 22 000 bulbs for fall planting
Park engineer Power has been authorized to purchase about 22 000 flower bulbs for fall planting. The Vail seed company and the Huntington Page company will supply them for a combined price of about 450 dollars.
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Park Engineer Power
Vail Seed Company
Huntington-Page Company
Wounded 67 Times and a Wooden Leg Story of Evansville Reunion
Br M Smock of the Grand Army reports the Blue and Gray meeting at Evansville. Confederate veterans were overwhelmed by a warm reception from Union foes. Tokens of former meetings appeared as wounds, one man claiming seven wounds and a wooden leg. No hostility remained as former foes shared tables and rides.
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BR. M. Smock
Grand Army
Evansville
Flo
Smrock
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Seeks Indiana Market Entry
The Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia has made application to do business in Indiana as an old line life insurer. Details are sparse due to the fragmentary source, but the filing indicates expansion efforts into the Indiana market.
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Fidelity
Mutual's
Mutual. Life. Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Jhas
Andiana
Life
Bryan Chosen Standard Bearer by Chicago and New York Democrats
In Chicago on October 13 Tammany Hall and Cook County Democrats declare Bryan the party choice for 1900. Admiral Dewey is dropped from presidential consideration and a push to support Bryan to secure renomination spreads, with Illinois and New York delegations pledged for Bryan.
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Chicago
Tammany Hall
Cook County Democracy
Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Burke
Croker
New York
Illinois
Hill Said to Be Drawing to Bryan Bandwagon
New York report states David B. Hill seeks to join William Jennings Bryan. Hill’s backers deny Croker and Murphy credit for pushing the Bryan resolution. Croker now deemed party leader in New York. Frank Campbell confirms Hill’s objections were about political expediency. Bell predicts Democrats nationwide will back Bryan at the next convention.
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Bryan
New York
David B. Hill
Nebraska
Croker
Murphy
Frank Campbell
State Committee
Hill
Frank H. Matt
McGarrem
Bell
Hanna plans December push for GOP convention bid
Senator Hanna intends to urge the Republican National Committee to meet in December in Washington. A convention is expected to be awarded to a city with a bidding slate including Kansas City Milwaukee San Francisco Denver Pittsburg St Louis Cincinnati Minneapolis and Chicago may also bid. An party address will present official documents and communications on the Philippines to defend policy.
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Chicago
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Washington
Kansas City
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Denver
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Lsa
McKinley
Dewey
Gen
Otis
Beveridge
Philippines
Union Dispute Over Cleveland Fence Plant Discharges
The Cleaveland fence company owners deny a strike and say no grievances exist after resuming operations with a largely new workforce. The molders claim a molder was fired for organizing a shop committee, while management says firings were for other reasons and not tied to union status.
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Tron Molders
Cleaveland Fence Company
No Race Off Due To Wind At Sandy Hook
At 12 15 p m on October 13 officials declared the race canceled due to unfavorable wind conditions off Sandy Hook New Jersey.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Attorneys clash as Pennsylvania railroad tax case heads for trial
Attorney general Taylor and railroad lawyers asked Superior Judges Carter and McMaster to set the suit for a permanent injunction for trial. The court ruled the road’s tax complaint could proceed if proof supported the facts. Differences on key points appeared so wide that a month or six weeks of trial were anticipated unless out of court settlements reduce the issues.
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Taylor
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Carter and
McMaster
Tragic Vault Death Of Paralyzed 3-Year-Old
Courtney Meyer, three, son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Meyer of 1503 Barth Ave, was found dead in a vault near his home. He had been missing about ten minutes when his mother found him lying head downward. The child was paralyzed on one side.
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Courtney Meyer
Theodore Meyer
Barth Ave
Buffalo Dental Students Clash With Medics Over Flag
In Buffalo on October 13, dental department students clashed with medical and pharmacy peers over a flag on campus. About 40 prisoners were paraded through downtown in wagons as the fight lasted over an hour, with roughly 20 scalp injuries and damage to the university building.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Dental Department
University of Buffalo
Ami
New Ball Park Plans Discussed After Chicago Meeting
President Golt returns from Chicago meeting as talks focus on a park for next season. He notes Tuxedo park is unlikely and promises a quick selection. He foresees longer season and Chicago and Cleveland in the league with Comiskey and Lotus tied to the teams. Connie Mack proposes a Nichol for Hoggriever exchange.
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Golt
Chicago
Tuxedo Park
Cleveland
Comiskey
Loftus Cleveland
Connie Mack
George Nichol
Milwaukee
George Hogriever
Hoggie
Payroll totals fall as Board approves street crew bills
The street repair gang payroll for the week ending October 12 was 1322.05, down from 2410.25 last week, the lowest since September 7. Bridge gang 160.30 and sewer gang 196.25. Additional Friday bills include 21803.44 to Indianapolis Water for hydrants and fountains, 4170.78 to R W Furnas for September street cleaning, and 262.10 to Indianapolis Gas for 185 street lamps in September.
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Board of Works
Bridge
Indianapolis Water Company
R. W. Furnas
Indianapolis Gas Company
Staite board to fight railroad tax case in all courts
The Staite board of tax commissioners met in closed session Friday and agreed the Pennsylvania railroad tax valuation was correct. It decided to pursue the matter through all courts, a decision reflected in the attorney general's general denial and request for an early trial in Marion superior court.
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Staite Board of Tax Commissioners
Pennsylvania Railroad
Marion
Indianapolis Firemen's Ball A Ninth Annual Benefit
The ninth annual Firemen's Ball for the Indianapolis pension fund will be held in Tomlinson Hall on Thursday night October 19. Invitations feature the list of artists and program. Miss Jeannette Or Walter Fugate and Mrs. May Howell Stowell, with George Hamlin, are listed among performers.
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Indianapolis
He's Sorry Now Taggart Bet Sinks After Returns
A railroad worker watching election returns scoffs at an $80 bet on Taggart as results tilt unfavorably. He offers to sell the stake for 50 cents, collects the cash, and hurries to catch his 11 o clock train. Taggart later comes back in to triumph or respond.
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Taggart
Taggart Says He Sees No Fears In Election Outcome
Mayor Taggart on Friday stated he has no fears about the election result if Republicans choose a course. He has not yet hired an attorney and asked Mr. Kern to handle the matter, noting a possible recount could alter the majority but not enough to affect his election.
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T. Taggart
Taggart
Kern
Miners Unveil a Monument in Central Illinois
Carlinville reports the 5,000 miners from Belleville Staunton Giles Clyde Marisa and other coal towns gathered in central Illinois for the first anniversary des of the Vid battle of Oct 512. The event marked a commemorative monument unveiling by the mining community.
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Carlinville
Belleville
Strike Probable in Big Four Telegraphers Vote
The Big Four Federated Union, spanning telegraphers and other crews, is expected to back a strike if the 5 telegraphers vote yes. A majority is anticipated, but a two thirds union vote would be needed to inaugurate a strike. Final decision rests with General manager Schaff after grievance committee talks.
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Our Federated Union
Frederated Union
Big Four
Schaff
Kidnapping Charge Rofloff Couple Sought in Danville
Detectives detain Carl Roloff and Maud Roloff, fugitives from a Danville kidnaping charge. They admit taking their 7 year old daughter to police headquarters in Indianapolis and say they will prove innocence. Danville expects requisition papers by Saturday.
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Carl Roloff
Maud
Gerber
Morgan
Danville
Roloff
Maryland St
Indianapolis
Boers Declare War on Great Britain in Transvaal
From Johannesburg Oct 13 the Transvaal government declared war on Great Britain. Reports say the Boers blow up an armored train and kill many. The retreat to the south is cut off and it is believed Mpfeking will not surrender. Rhodesia lies to the north, under Boer influence.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Great Britain
Mxfeking
Rhodesia
Train Blown Up Near Vryburg As Refugees Die
A British ar moored train from Mafeking was blown up and destroyed by Boers at Vryburg on Thursday evening. The loss of life is feared heavy as refugees including women and children were aboard, with an armed guard. The incident has inflamed Cape Town residents and Vryburg lies between Kimberly and Mafeking on the Cape government railroad.
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Cape Town
Mafeking
Vryburg
Tleing
Transvaal
Cape Colony
Kimberly
Cape Government
Orange Free State
Fifteen Soldiers Killed in Boer Train Destruction
A Cape Town dispatch reports at least fifteen soldiers killed when an armored train was destroyed by the Boers at Vryburg. The attack marks a lethal strike in the ongoing conflict.
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Cape Town
Vryburg
Cape Town Rail Cut Threatens Mafeking Isolated
British forces under Lieut.-col. Baden-Powell defend Mafeking as Boers advance from Jacobsdale toward the Modder river. Communications to Kimberly are likely cut off. the siege promises heavy fighting with Cronje leading 6,000 Boers against a smaller British garrison.
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Cape Town
Kimberly
Mafeking
Orange Free State
Jacobsdale
Modder River
Baden-Powell
Fifth Dragoons
Cronje
Mrs. Mary H. McMurray Dies at 70 in Indianapolis
Mrs. Mary H. McMurray, 70, of 315 N. Senate Ave., died Friday midnight from heart disease. She had suffered after a May accident when struck by a woman in a carriage near the engine-house on Indiana Avenue and never fully recovered. She was sister to noted poetess Sarah T. Bolton. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. C. H. Plumb of Chicago, sons S. B. McMurray Toledo and A. R. McMurray, and daughter-in-law Mrs. Marsha H. Judson of Indianapolis. Coroner Wash ruled heart disease as the cause. no doctor had treated her recently.
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Mary H. McMurray
Senate-ave
Indiana-ave
Sarah T. Bolton
Indiana
The
Sentinel
McMurray
C. H. Plumb
Chicago
S. B. McMurray
Toledo
A. R. McMurray
Marsha H. Judson
Indianapolis
Wash
Indianapolis man dies after taking strychnine
Andrew J. Dobson, 54, formerly of Zionsville, drank strychnine at 407 West Merrill Street in Indianapolis Thursday afternoon and died about 4 PM. He left a fatal message for Tom Taggart after voting for him. A city garbage wagon worker previously, he was despondent and survived by a widow and five children.
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Andrew J. Dobson
W. Merrill St
Dea‘d
Tom Taggart
Dobson
Indianapolis
Zionsville
Mullen
Fell From A Tree Injures Bates Street Boy
Charley Nelson ten year old of Bates street near Noble fell from a tree on Noble street Friday morning sustaining a compound fracture of the left arm and severe cuts on the head. A dead limb broke throwing him to the ground and he struck a stone curbing. He was attended by Dr. Joseph C. Alexander.
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Charley Nelson
Bates St
Noble
Noble St
Joseph C. Alexander
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at p m Oct 14. Fair Friday night with possible showers and cooler conditions Saturday. Temperatures recorded 7 am 62, noon 79, 2 pm 84. Marcy's Place offers watches jewelry diamonds and silverware at low prices. Horse Janes Dustress Nata best appears garbled. date in city.
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Indianapolis
London Cabinet Holds Quiet Meeting as War News Stirs City
London reports a routine cabinet gathering with no crowd in Downing Street while the nation reacts to Boer action. News of an armored train attack unsettles the city and raises concern for refugees on the Vryburg line. The lord mayor’s relief fund for Transvaal refugees reaches £35,000.
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London
Downing St
Vryburg
Transvaal
Rumors of German Advice on Boer Ultimatum and Enlistment
In Berlin and Paris on October 13 rumors circulated that Germany advised the Boers to issue an ultimatum to England and to attack British forces immediately. France sees a quiet push to recruit young adventurers to the Transvaal Boer army. Le Paria calls for revenge against England and urges action.
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Paris
England
Germany
France
Transvaal
British Reply Reported On Boers Ultimatum
London reports that Secretary of State for the colonies Chamberlain commented on the Boers' ultimatum. He said afternoon remarks indicate the demands are such that the British government finds it impossible to accept.
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London
Chamberlain
Lise
Rapid-fire notices from overseas conflict and fleet moves
President Steyn calls for burghers to unite and resist regression in the Orange Free State. London Irish deny British impeachment of Irish MPs over Transvaal ties. Sir Thomas Lipton offers passage for front-line workers. Geared freight rates soar as US and England lease many transports. Refugee trains visit Cape Colony. nine killed. England to enroll 500 Newfoundland fishermen in the naval reserve.
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Steyn
Orange Free State
London
Transvaal
Thomas Lipton
Geearm
United States
England
Cape Colony
Newfoundland
Naval Reserve
Steele Wins District 14 Case Over Soldiers' Home Voting
Judge Hadley, in Cashman v Grant county commissioners, sustains congressional reconveyance of Marion soldiers home to Indiana. The court rules inmates are not paupers but are electors under state rules. after July 7 1898 act, they may be counted in Center township precincts. Democrats appealed to the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Hadley
Cashman
Grant County
Marion
Wm. Cashman
Center
Indiana General Assembly
United States
Steele
Congress
General Assembly
Center Township
Neighborly feud leads to petition for peace bonds
Fletcher Brown of Clermont in Wayne township asks Justice Emmerich to allow an appeal of a surety of peace case to criminal court without trial. The matter stems from a long feud with John Mefford over possession and damages suits, poisoned fruit fears, and alleged threats. The justice will decide next Wednesday.
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Fletcher Brown
Clermont
Wayne Township
Emmerich
Brown
John Mefford
Mefford
geMefford
Bond
Oltis
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Westerville
Otterbein University
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Pennsylvania
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Janes
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Nata
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