Indianapolis Woman 76 Ends Life With Acid Suicide
Mrs. Louisa Ratze aged 76 of Chicago committed suicide in an alley off Dougherty Street Indianapolis after traveling from Chicago. She drank carbolic acid in the morning and died before doctors arrived. Family ties and a deceased daughter are noted, with the bottle labeled from Rich rd s drug store near Union station.
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Louisa Ratze
Dougherty St
McKerran and
Wright Srs
Augusta Ratze
Alline Ave
Chicago
Indianapolis
Shea
Henry R. Fisher
Prospect St
Fishers
Augusta
Louisa Meyer
Olive
Buchanan-st
Koehler
Richrrd
Union Station
Olivest
Ju- Hus
Death of William Rucksot Linked to John Rucksot
A Chicago hospital telegram reports marks on William Rucksot’s body match John Rucksot’s identification provided by brother George F. Tucksot of Rural Street. The body will be sent to Indianapolis for burial. Rucksot was well known in Indianapolis where he lived for years. No death details given.
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Chicago
William” Rucksot
John Rucksed
George F. Tucksot
Indianapolis
Ruckset
Sacred Heart Jubilee at Palmer Street Parish
Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Palmer and Union streets marks its silver jubilee with a Sunday service led by Franciscan fathers. A $2500 altar is to be consecrated by Bishop O Donaghue the day before. Bishop-elect Alerding will celebrate a mass for the deceased, followed by a parish supper in the school hall attended by about 3000 parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Palmer
Union-sts
Ishop O’donaghue
Hugulinus Storff
St. Louis
Alerding
Union Men to Complete Wiring After Settlement
Dr Franklin Hays of the building committee says the strike is settled and work has been done. No further work is in progress until other workers are ready for the remainder of the wiring, and union men will complete it when they can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Club
Union Electricians
Franklin Hays
Board of Works approves Scioto Street vacation and alley sale
The Board of Works on Friday approved the vacation of Scioto Street and the first alley west of Pennsylvania Street from Ohio to New York Avenue in squares, for the new federal building. Eugene Sheehan was awarded the contract.
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Board of Works
Scioto St
Pennsylvania-st
Ohio
New York-at
Federal Building
Eugene Sheehan
Card Up His Sleeve Weighs on Marion County Negro Vote
A Marion county race centers on a 6000 strong black electorate as Tom Taggart allegedly holds a decisive play to mobilize the colored vote. Republicans flood clubs and speakers while Democrats claim they lack funds and plan a late repayment to swing loyalty.
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Fom Taggart
Iley Tom
Taggart
Gurley Brewer
James Lott
W. E. Henderson
Iron League
Hidden Eyes Bryan Stalwarts to Observe Election Day
Bryan volunteers from the stalwarts group will actively monitor polling sites for fraud on election day. Many members remain unnamed, but organizers expect effective coverage and oversight.
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Bryan
Democrats claim path to Bryan victory through New York and Kentucky
A Democrat asserts Bryan will win by repeating four year ago results. McKinley carried 95 electoral votes, including 36 in New York and 12 of Kentucky's 13. The plan is to hold those states and gain 48 more to reach victory.
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Bryan
McKinley
New York
Kentucky
Mid Road Populists Back Bryan Support Lines
State secretary John Medert of the fusion populists reports letters from former mid-roaders pledging fusion allegiance. M C Rankin of Terre Haute formerly national treasurer of the People’s Party outlines reasons for backing Bryan. Parda D Drain Evansville editor of Coming Events endorses Bryan. Pat Carroll Evansville also declares for Bryan. L W Hubble Francisville challenged Sister Mike Walter as fusionists press for a joint debate. Walter offered a substitute, which Hubble declined.
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John Medert
Fusion-Populists
Mid-Roaders
M. C. Rankin
Terre Haute
The
People’s Party
Bryan
Parda D. Drain
Evansville
Medert
Pat Carroll
L. W. Hubble
Francisville
Sister Mike" Walter
Walter
Hubble
National Democrats want Tracey at Indianapolis conference
National secretary Frenzel of the gold Democrats expects Gen Tracey the national chairman in Indianapolis the last of next week for a conference The committee was notified Friday that John Parish of California cannot make further speeches in Indiana and that Gen Bragg cannot come despite hopes to bring him.
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Frenzel
Gold Democrats
Gen. Tracey
Indianapolis
John Parish
California
Indiana
Gen. Bragg
Mattie’s a Tartar as Divorce Sparks Claims of Brine
William I seeks a divorce from Mattie Baxter alleging she is cross and ill natured, profane, and brutal, accuses her of loving another man and refusing to provide meals while often staying away.
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William
Mattie Baxter
Indiana Campaign Fears Over Last Minute Funds Return
Republicans fear a hidden influx of money into Indiana just before the election as state chairman Martin and National committeeman Taggart travel from Chicago to New York. A Chicago dispatch notes Taggart avoids the Croker money story while both leaders meet with National committeeman Jones, signaling a tied race with finances a key concern.
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Williams
Chicago
Taggart
Croker
Martin
Jones
Indiana
State Committee
New York
Bryan's New York Trip Saddles Democrat Voters
Chairman Martin of the Gold Democratic Campaign Committee says Bryan's eastern tour alienates old Democrats as his deal with Croker and Tammany Hall becomes public. He warns the president nominee risks disgust and political backlash.
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Martin
Bryan
New York
Gold Democratic Campaign Committee
McKinsey
Croker
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Shank Declines Debate Challenge in Campaign Campaign
Republican Tom Shank refused a joint debate with prohi candidate C. E. Newlin, saying it is too late in the campaign and that Newlin only wanted to draw a crowd for himself.
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Tom Shank
C. E. Newlin
Prohim
Labor union leader awaits state labor commissioner post
John Blue, president of the Indianapolis central labor union, is reported to be promised a four year term as a state labor commissioner if Kern is elected governor. Current commissioners have two and a half years left and will not be removed from politics by the legislature.
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John Blue
Indianapolis Central Labor Union
Kern
Flags rise above streets as building inspector backs down
Downtowns streets see more McKinley and Roosevelt flags after Building Inspector Bedell initially outlawed two flags from the National Gold Democratic Committee. He later reversed to avoid a charge of political motive. A large flag appeared near the York office on Pennsylvania Street and another from Republican State Headquarters.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Bedell
National Gold Democratic Committee
Pennsylvania St
Yrost
Will Papa Come With Santa Claus in Mareville Courtroom
In Marysville Ohio on October 19 the Ferrell murder trial opens with Detective Foster testifying about the gun found at Plain City and Ferrell's reaction. Public opinion splits on death vs mercy, as Ferrell’s good looks charm some and Mrs Lane mourns her lost husband and child seeks Papa at Christmas.
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Marysville
Foster
Columbus
Ross Ferrell
Plain City
Ferrell
Messenger Lane
Barron
Tyler
Terrell
Ross
Papa
Santa Claus
Royal Arch Ponders Nominees and Law Repeal
The Royal Arch lodge on S Delaware street met Friday to hear a committee report on legislative nominees and the Nicholson law. It favors repeal and may oppose nominees not pledged against it. Delegates were appointed to Cincinnati for a convention to vote on reorganization amid internal disputes over finances involving Supreme organizer Rogers and his son.
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Lodge
of the
Royal Arch
S. Delaware St
Supreme Secretary
Cincinnati
SUN
Supreme
Rogers
Rogerses
Dowie Again Routed by London Medical Students
Medical students in London refused to let Dr Dowie speak and were met by twenty police officers who cleared the hall after the disturbance.
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London
Dowie
A Pauperized Victim of the Panic of 93
Mary Catalno once rich and queenly now declared insane after business collapse. Dr Bigger testified Friday as her husband’s debts and mortgage losses left the Virginia Ave property to suffer. The widow, aged and poverty stricken, raged and wrecked her home after the panic era.
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Mary Catalno
Dr. Bigger
Virginia Ave
Veedersburg Seeks City Status and Big Four Fines
Fountain circuit court ruled for the Big Four after the town of Veedersburg sought city status. The legislature requires a public timetable on trains and a larger blackboard. Each omission carries a 25 dollar fine, totaling up to 3 000 dollars. The state appealed to the supreme court.
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Veedersburg
Big Four Railroad
Fountain Circuit Court
Supreme Court
James Shea
Scott County
Pennsylvania Company
National Live Stock Exchange Holds Annual Meeting
The National live stock exchange delegates from major markets met at the Commercial club on Friday afternoon with about 100 delegates present. W. H. Thompson Jr of Chicago presided as president C W Baker of Chicago was secretary and Levi P Doud of Chicago treasurer. The delegates banqueted at the Grand hotel Friday night.
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National Live Stock Exchange
Commercial Club
W. H. Thompson, Jr
Chicago
C. W. Baker
Levi P. Doud
Grand Hotel
Salvage Corps Saves Furniture Worth 700 in Fire
The salvage corps led by Herman Newman saved about 700 dollars of furniture for Mrs. Mary Kelly during a fire at her home on Illinois Street Thursday afternoon. It marked the corps first practical test since its establishment.
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Herman Newman
Mary Kelly
Tllinois St
Old Timer's Celebration For Panhandle Railroad Master
William Swanston master mechanic at Panhandle shops marks fifty years of service with the railroad. A Glasgow mechanics institute alumnus and son of a former instructor, he rose through steady effort to his current position.
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William Swanston
Glasgow Mechanics’ Institute
Removal. Dr. J. 8. Jordan removed to 20 North Meridian street
Dr J B Jordan has been moved to 20 North Meridian Street in an official record update. The notice records the removal from previous location at 8 J M Jordan address for filing and public access.
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Dr. J
Jordan
North Meridian Street
Stops the Dough and Works of the Cold
Advertisement notes laxative Bruinine Tablets as a cure, toutting relief from cold symptoms and digestion support. Product claims include gentle action and quick comfort. No further context or endorsements provided.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World
Hoyt's poison blood cure appears in a brief medical or promotional note claiming a remedy labeled as a cure for poisoning. The compact item references a supposed healing claim linked to a named product or figure from historical advertising or medical lore.
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Hoyt
Impeachment Closest Step Yet for Protector Case
City council debates moving toward impeaching Councilman Higgins amid talks of a grand jury probe. Prosecutor Pugh signals the jury may study the case upon Parry’s return, with Democrats expected to initiate action and Republicans split on party lines.
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Pugh
Grand Jury
Higgins
D. M. Parry
Keller brothers doubt action against Higgins in Ward 15
Councilman-at-large Conrad Keller from Ward 15 says action may be needed but he does not know if it will. He dislikes initiating changes as discussion is scant in his largely German ward. Otto Keller, his brother, also hears little and doubts any challenge to Higgins will arise from Ward 15.
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Conrad Keller
Keller
Otto Keller
Higgins
Quigley Declines Comment on Higgins Impeachment
Supt. Quigley, asked Friday about impeaching Councilman John Higgins, refused to be quoted and said Higgins dragged him into the mess. He added he pities Higgins and would make no public statement.
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Quigley
John Higgins
Higgins
Councilman Munro urges Higgins impeachment from party lines
Republican Councilman Munro says Higgins harms his party and that Democrats should initiate impeachment. He adds Republicans will act if Democrats refuse and argues a Republican would have been removed already if charged as Higgins.
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Munro
Higgins
Noncommittal Crall on Higgins and possible impeachment
President Crall of the council remains noncommittal about Higgins. He says if the charge is serious Higgins ought to be handled but does not indicate his own stance. Mr Crab hints the grand jury may take up the matter.
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Higgins
Council
Crall
Crab
Grand Jury
Miss Wales Dies After 20 Years as Indianapolis Teacher
Miss Ririanna Whiiker Wales, a longtime Indianapolis schoolteacher, died Thursday afternoon at 1223 College Avenue. She served as principal of schools 14, 15 and 28 during her career.
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Ririanna Whiiker Wales
Indianapolis
College-ave
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity ends Oct 20
Indianapolis and vicinity forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday calls for warmer fair weather. Friday night will be fair and Saturday remains fair. Temperatures noted 7 a m 45 degrees, noon 64 degrees, 2 p m 69 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Moen
Police Captain Acquitted in Parade Crowd Incident
The Board of Safety acquitted Captain Charles F. Dawson after testimony that he acted properly when riding into a crowd during an allegorical parade. Reddington, slashed across the face by Dawson’s riding whip, claimed fear of being run down as he grabbed the horse’s bridle.
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F. Travis
Charles F. Dawson
Reddington
Herron
Dawson
Marty Hugs
P. J. Riley
Miller
Capt. Dawson
Quigley
Carnahan
George W. Powell
Harry Negley
Supt. Quigsey
Kruger Sails Secretly to Holland to Escape Boers
President Kruger slipped aboard a ship to Holland at dawn on Friday to avoid possible attacks from Boers angry over his departure. His grandson Klaas moved ahead to arrange a European residence for Kruger in Belgium. Mrs Kruger remains in the Transvaal and details of family plans are unclear.
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Lorenzo Marques
President Kruger
Holland
Kruger
Klaas
Europe
Belgium
Transvaal
Sharp Scrap With Boers Near Jagersfontein
Lord Roberts reports armed Boers in the southwestern colony engaging the British near Jagersfontein on October 16. The clash left nine British killed and two wounded, while Boer losses reached twenty killed, including their commandant.
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London
Lord Roberts
Jagersfontein
Major Peterson Remembered For Duty And Tragedy
Maj Peterson died of yellow fever in Cuba. His wife killed herself an hour later. He had led military tactics at Purdue University before joining the Spanish American War and came to Indianapolis during the outbreak. Friends in Indianapolis recall him as an excellent man. His funeral was held in Havana.
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Maj. Peterson
Cuba
Indianapolis
Purdue University
War Department
Maj. Peters
Havana
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