U.S. rejects mass Chinese executions in favor of targeted punishments
A State Department official says the United States and powers oppose wholesale decapitation of Chinese leaders over anti foreign unrest. Instead seven principal offenders are to be punished with possible inclusion of Gen Tung Fuh Siang and Gov Yu while avoiding broad massacres. Minister Conger reportedly disagrees with some in authority and possesses a longer list of suspects.
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China
State Department
Moody
Christ
Tung Fuh Siang
Yamen
Conger
Department
United States
Germany
New and Walsh Forecasts Clash Over Party Results
Col Harry S. New of Indiana and C A Walsh of the Democratic National Committee compare notes on election prospects. Walsh assigns 262 for Bryan and 78 for McKinley with 10 doubtful. New, tallying both, places 273 for McKinley 136 for Bryan and 38 doubtful.
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Chicago
Harry S. New
Republican National Committee
Indiana
C. A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
New York
New York State
Walsh
Bryan
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Laursiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
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North Carolina
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texs
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Irginia
McKinley
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Rhode Island
Vermont
California
Connecticut
Ilinois
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Col
New
Republican Committee
West Virginia
Apathy Drops as New York Voter Registrations Soar
In Greater New York on October 13, massive registrations show 254,957 compared with 165,611 two years ago. Early returns indicate big gains across districts and a predicted landslide for one side on election day.
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New York
Greater
Bryan draws large Ohio crowds in political tour
W J Won t Answer Teddy The Lancaster rally drew 10000 people as Bryan attacked state Republicans for ousting Attorney General Monnett over antitrust actions. He praised Saturday receptions in Portsmouth Circleville and New Lexington where crowds of 5000 to 760 cheered. He defended Roosevelt questions as a campaign document and said no reply will be made.
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Lancaster
Bryan
Ohio
Monnett
Portsmouth
Circleville
Roosevelt
New Lexington
Bryan addresses 4000 from train in Zanesville crowd
Bryan spoke to about 4000 people gathered in Zanesville Ohio after arriving by train. He was greeted with a bouquet bearing the name Old Soldier and the crowd hailed him as William the trust killer.
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Zanesville, C
Bryan
William
Judge Alford Eyes Special Grand Jury on Gambling Probe
Judge Alford announced on Saturday that he will convene a special grand jury next week to probe gambling if the prosecutor provides evidence. The prosecutor declined to say whether he will seek or gather evidence at this time.
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Grand Jury
Bryan the Greatest Danger Speech Summary
Concord Massachusetts October 13 Senator Hoar spoke on the stump praising President McKinley and urging cautious policy toward imperialism. He argued Bryan bears responsibility for Philippine policy errors and downplayed trusts as a boil rather than a cancer. He expressed confidence in the president and support for self government for Aguinaldo Mabini Booker Washington and Robert Small.
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Concord
Mass
Hoar
Bryan
McKinley
Aguin
Aldo
Mabini
Booker Washington
Robert Small
Fursy Battle Sparks Copyright Monopoly Debate
The Republican National Committee attacks William J. Bryan over his remarks on monopolies and patents citing his book The First Battle as copyrighted. They argue the copyright creates an absolute monopoly that raises costs for farmers, workers, and laborers, prompting questions about patent control.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Roosevelt's Indiana tour packs 524 miles and 35 speeches
Gov Roosevelt travels across Indiana covering 524 miles and speaking in 165 towns to address 350000 people across 11 congressional districts. He shakes hands with 10000 residents, receives one Rough Rider hat and 60 bouquets, and hears Stars and Stripes Forever 55 times.
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Gov. Roosevelt
Indiana
Grace seeks divorce from Oscar Hinsley alleging cruelty
Grace files for divorce from Oscar Hinsley claiming he is a drunkard who threatened to kill her, professed not to love her, and unjustly found fault with her cooking.
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Grace
Oscar Hinsley
Gen Wool Postpones US Trip From Havana
Gov gen Wood has postponed his trip to the United States until Tuesday of next week. The Havana council has made a liberal subscription to the fund for the Galveston sufferers.
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Havana
Wood
United States
Galveston
He Breaks Away From a Paroled Mad House in Paris
Paris report states Moses Fowler Chase, American heir to nearly 1 million, disappeared from a private asylum near Paris after traveling with Mrs. Duhme of Cincinnati. Once sane in Indiana, he earlier suffered sunstroke at Yale in 1899 and was later sent abroad. A Chicago detective in Paris is said to be seeking him.
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Paris
Moses Fowler Chase
Duhme
Cincinnati
Chase
Lafayette
Ind
Yale University
Michigan
Duhmes
Moses Fowler
Ohio
Fowler
Chicago
Reformers on the War-Path Near Canton and Wai-Chow
News from Hong Kong reports rebels capturing Wai-Chow and killing sixty in battle with imperial forces. Rebels, allied with Kang Yu-wei and Sun Yat Sen, plan to move toward Sung-Tong then Canton, causing fears of uprising in Canton. Count von Waldersee to move headquarters to Pekin due to dysentery in Tien-Tsin region.
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Canton
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Wai-Chow
Ing
Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Central Ave. Fill Contract Awarded to Roney
County commissioners awarded C R Roney the Central Ave fill from Fall Creek to Thirty-fourth St for 2952 dollars under a 3500 dollar appropriation. Work to start immediately and finish within 60 days with a five dollar daily dock if late. Roney helped build the stone bridge. Central Ave was blocked last winter.
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Fall Creek
C. R. Roney
Harding
Greer
Roney
Central Ave
Fire alarm system bond to fund new engine houses discussed
Councilmen Cral and Billingsley met with Controller Johnson on Saturday to push a bond issue for a new fire alarm system and engine houses as urged by the committee Commercial club and Board of Safety. Supt Quigley reported the police telegraph system needs about six months to complete and may run parallel with the fire project.
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Cral
Billingsley
Fire Department
Johnson
Committee
Commercial Club
Board of Safety
Quigley
Police Department
Safety Board
Poor Gov Alf Ferdue Seeks Ballot Spots in State
Alfred Fer due of Muncie circulated a petition to place his name on the gubernatorial ballot. The State election board will ignore it as the petition lacks proper form and many signatures are fictitious, including several William McKinleys and William Jennings Bryans.
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Alfred Ferdue
Muncie
State Election Board
Mount
Wiliam McKinleys
Wiliam Jennings Bryans
Boy Wanted For House Work In Sun Columns
A notice advertises a job for a boy to do house work. It mentions using The Sun’s popular “finner” columns to guide solving the servant question and notes that the columns pay.
Mrs Shilling Case Moves to Appellate Court
The motion for a new trial in the Mrs Munroe Shilling case was overruled in criminal court Saturday and the charge of prostitution appealed. Police said she was found in bed with a colored man at a Court Street resort. Her husband, a mail clerk, sues for divorce. She was sentenced to the works in police court and fined five dollars in criminal court after fainting during trial.
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Munroe Shilling
Boiler Explosion Probe Testimony Sparks Coroner’s Inquiry
Robert Parkhurst, owner of a woodyard at Kansas and Meridian, testified in the coroner’s court that the boiler explosion that killed Reason Browntry was caused by the ground-sheet giving way. His testimony marks the first witness in the inquest, with the coroner's verdict not yet issued.
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Robert Parkhurst
Kansas
Meridiansts
Reason Browntry
Battle Over William M. Rice Fortune Opens in Court
In New York on October 13 rivals dispute four wills attributed to William M. Rice. Capt James Baker files a probate will leaving 80 000 to relatives and the rest to the Rice Institute in Houston Texas. Albert T Patrick and Jones claim the other will, with Patrick near sole heir. Forgery and conspiracy allegations loom as experts doubt signatures.
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New York
Wm. M. Rice
James Baker
Texas
Rice
Wm. M. Rice Institute
Houston
Tex
Albert T. Patrick
Young Jones
Patrick
Jones
Knights of Honor Lacks Indiana Insurance License
The Knights of Honor, sued by the widow of Dr. Ridpath, lacks a license to operate in Indiana and is awaiting compliance with the state’s new internal insurance law. Auditor Hart may extend a temporary allowance or refuse the license if requirements remain unmet. Existing policies may continue, but no new business or agents are allowed pending resolution.
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Order of the Knights of Honor
Dr. Ridpath
Indiana
Hart
Deputy nabbed Milburn in net search on White River
Deputy Roy King, armed with a search warrant, pursued a boat on White river where two men cast a net. The older man proved to be Henry EB Milburn of a Washington street house boat, who was taken to Justice Smock's office with two nets after a brief swim by one suspect.
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Roy King
White River
Henry EB. Milburn
Washington St
Milburn
Nets
Justice Smock
Scalded Worker Hurt In City Plant Accident
SCALDED B. F. Hill of 831 College avenue, employee of Daniel Stewart drug company, was seriously scalded at the ware rooms and factory on South Delaware street Saturday morning. He stepped into a ditch where steam escaped after the engineer opened a valve, was rescued by coworkers, and taken to St. Vincent's hospital before being moved home. His limbs were badly burned but not considered dangerous.
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B. F. Hill
College-ave
Daniel Stewart Drug Company
S. Delaware St
Hill
St. Vincent’s Hospital
City Dispensary Ambulance
Rose grows in memory as widow mourns in Indianapolis home
Funeral for Mrs. George Weaver will be held at her former Haughville home where she kept a rose planted last spring. She suffered illness before death and reportedly tied to grief after family losses, including a son killed by streetcars and two brothers killed on the railroad.
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George Weaver
Haughville
Bigger
Indianapolis
N. Illinois St
Illinois St
Seven Tickets On The Ballot In Democratic Ticket Shuffle
Democratic electors ineligible for holding office refused nominations. Chairman Parks Martin filled vacancies with Edward P. Richardson John M. Lontz F. M. Field Reuben P. Hughes John A. Thomas Ammon Beasley and others. The state ticket was certified to the election board on Saturday, completing seven ballot tickets.
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Parks Martin
Edward P. Richardson
Petersburg
Thomas W. Lindsay
John M. Lontz
Richmond
Charles D. Morgan
F. M. Field
Spencer
Samuel B. Boyd
Reuben P. Hughes
Evansville
John A. Thomas
Bentonville
George L. Gray
Ammon Beasley
Remington
Ira W. Yeoman
Ex-Gov J B Hogg in Indianapolis Predicts Bryan Victory
Texas former governor J B Hogg, en route to Chicago, expresses confidence in Bryan's election and criticizes Hanna Roosevelt on trusts and disfranchisement. He defends Hanna, attacks Roosevelt’s book positions, and recalls the Galveston disaster while predicting Galveston’s recovery and prosperity.
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J. B. Hogg
Texas
Indianapolis
Chicago
National Democratic
Bryan
Hanna
Roosevelt
Residents pledge to camp at Board over dusty avenue
A group led by Dr. Joseph Miller of 3829 N Capitol Ave plans a Monday morning call on the Board of Public Works. Miller says the delegation will camp with the board until the avenue is sprayed. Residents complain dust blows through their front doors as the special appropriation funds are exhausted and the board weighs using alternate sparkling funds.
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N. Capitol-ave
Joseph Miller
Board of Public Works
Bell
Maguire
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Then Weekend
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending at 5 p.m. Sunday. Fair conditions expected tonight and Sunday with mild temperatures. Temperature at 7 a.m. 55, at noon 70, and at 2 p.m. 72.
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Indianapolis
Charge Against Dawson Not Discussed by Board of Safety
The Board of safety met Saturday and passed monthly bills. The charge against Capt. Dawson for alleged assault with a riding whip on John Reddington during Wednesday’s parade did not come up. Chairman Hyde said it would probably be taken up next week and referred to Supt. Quigley. The board praised the police for their carnival work amid compliments.
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Board of Safety
Capt. Dawson
John Reddington
Hyde
Quigley
One Woman's Woe: Fred W. Granted Divorce and Custody
Judge Allen awards Fred W. divorce from Mary Deem and custody of three children Daisy 10 Belle 8 and Kate 5. The kids reside in the guardians' home and will attend Catholic school. Deputies previously escorted the children from their Noble Street residence to the guardians' home amid a scene outside a grocery store.
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Fred W
Mary Deem
Allen
Daisy
Belle
Kate
Bible Stash Survives Home Burglary
Burglars broke into Marion Scott’s home at 817 Maple Street Friday night while the family was away. They ransacked beds and desks, spreading contents on the floor, but missed over 25 dollars in paper and silver hidden in the family Bible and a gold watch on a dresser. Entry was gained via two unlocked windows.
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Marion Scott
Maple St
No Queer Pushed At Indianap City Carnival
In Indianapolis crowds this week, several events drew spectators while no counterfeit money was passed. Thomas Halls of the United States secret service notes the absence of counterfeits amid carnival and political demonstrations, a remarkable outcome.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Halls
United States Secret Service
Fun Makers Who Won Prizes in Grotesque Parade
Judges J Clyde Power William Knight and Henry Balz awarded prizes in three groups grotesque organizations unique features and individual features. In organization class Elks lodge circus won first English zouaves awkward squad second Haymakers rural scene third. For unique features South side turnverein and Bundschuh with Dark town fire department won first Charles Zimmerman and his band of ballet girls second City club bowling team with a full-fledged bowling alley on wheels third. For individual features Charles Balz and William Klein with the horseless carriage first Henry Sprenfield as Ben Hur with an old dray for chariot second Ed Sourbeer with four of the boniest horses on earth hitched to a home made chariot third.
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J. Clyde Power
William Knight
Henry Balz
Lodge of Elks
Charles Zimmerman
Ballet Girls
City Club
Charles Balz
William Klein
Henry Sprenfiel
Ben-Hur
Ed Sourbeer
Fighting Joe Wheeler Backs Bryan Ticket in Alabama
Florence Ala October reports quote Gen. Joseph Wheeler stating he remains a Democrat and will vote for the Democratic nominees. The Florence Herald editor notes enemies circulate a claim he spoke for McKinley in Florence on September 10, while Wheeler avoids endorsing or criticizing the McKinley administration.
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Cincinnati
Florence
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Joe’ Wheeler
W. M. Bunting
Wheeler
Alabama
McKinley
Jewelry line at J. P. Mullally Monument Place
Direct from the cutter. We also carry a first class line of jewelry sold at J. P. Mullally on Monument Place.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Political campaign activities fill Indiana county venues
The Gold Democrats open headquarters in rooms 336 and Lemoke building with Henry Wessell directing. Ex-Controller Eckels to address a Wednesday meeting at English's Opera House. Overstreet campaigns across townships from North Indianapolis with dates set through Oct 26 at Broad Ripple Traders Point Johnson county Southport Warren township West Indianapolis and Haughville. Republican veterans plan a Tomlinson Hall speech by Corporal Tanner on Nov 1 and a J H Clark railroad club meeting in Masonic hall with Theodore Shockney as guest.
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Lemoke Building
Henry Wessell
Duncan Dewar
English
Opera House
James H. Eckels
Eckels
Gold Democratic National Committee
Overstreet
West Newton
Alford
John W. O'Hara
Peru
North Indianapolis
Broad Ripple
Traders’ Point
O. P. Merton Club
Johnson County
Southport
Warren Township
West Indianapois
Haughville
J. H. Clark Railroad Men’s Club
Masonic Hall
Theodore Shockney
Union City
George A. Dively
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Saloon Keeper Fred Heier Arrested on Gambling Indictments
Fred Heier, a South New Jersey street saloon keeper, was arrested Saturday on three grand jury indictments charging him with keeping a gambling resort. His rooms above the saloon were notorious, and police had largely left open gambling houses during the carnival. Additional indictments, believed to be gamblers, were not public.
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Fred Helier
S. New Jersey St
Heier
Marion marching club heads to Connersville for Beveridge speech
The uniform Marion marching club will travel to Connersville next Tuesday afternoon where Senator Beveridge will speak. Louis P. Munier and William P. Carepenter are named substitute post office clerks. Fort D. Needham of Indianapolis and Robert T. Lindley of Westport are named substitute railway mail clerks. Governor Mount approved a requisition from Illinois for Harry W. Fisher, held at Fort Wayne, wanted in Lovington Illinois for burglarizing the Wabash ticket office. Interstate Construction Company of Indianapolis is incorporated with $100,000 capital. directors include Melvin L. Bowlin Tipton William A. Bristol Henry S. Farnum John M. Gore William Smith John N. Milliken and James H. Willard.
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Marion
Connersville
Senator Beveridge
Louis P. Munier
William P. Carepenter
Fort D. Needeham
Indianapolis
Robert T. Lindley
Westport
Gov. Mount
Illinois
Harry W. Fisher
Fort Wayne
Lovington
Wabash
Interstate Construction Company
Melvin L. Bowlin
Tipton
William A. Bristol
Henry S. Farnum
John M. Gore
William Smith
John N. Milliken
James H. Willard
Bedford
Beating the Bushes Campaign Tour Dates Listed
Senator Blackburn of Kentucky will speak in Indiana on Oct. 30 31 and Nov. 1. Gov Hogg of Texas will appear in Michigan City Oct 18 South Bend Oct 19 and Tipton Oct 20. West Virginia democrats say Republicans are colonizing negro votes in close counties. National committeeman Woodson of Kentucky predicts Bryan wins Kentucky by at least 15000.
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Blackburn
Kentucky
Indiana
Gov. Hogg
Texas
Michigan City
Ind
South Bend
Tipton
West Virginia
Woodson
Bryan
When You Are Cramped for Room Folding Beds Ad
An advertisement promotes elegant Iron folding beds from Justin Mahomney at 249 Massachusetts Avenue. It also touts Uson a gold and silver polish and Heyt a Poisoned Blood Cure as remedies.
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Justin Mahomney
Massachusetts
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