John Sherman Dies Quietly in Washington Home
Ex Secretary of State John Sherman died at his Washington residence early Monday morning at 6 40. The 1823 born Ohio statesman served 43 years in public life including multiple terms in the House and Senate and as Secretary of the Treasury and briefly in McKinley’s cabinet. The funeral details were not announced.
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John Sherman
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Sherman
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William R. Day
United States
Gnan
White House Closed to Visitors and Cabinet Meeting Held
The president ordered a cabinet meeting and resolutions to be drafted for signature. A floral piece was prepared in the White House conservatory. Mrs. McKinley left a card at the Sherman residence. The president will attend Secretary Sherman's funeral in Mansfield after services in Washington.
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Mansfield
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Kerr
Mary S. McCallum
Washington
Miners Riot In Wilkesbarre Strike Turmoil
A 350 strong mob shuts Stanton washery in Wilkesbarre causing brutal beating of foreman John O Hara and damage to tools. O Hara flagging a work train after injury, and police guard the scene while coal and iron officer John McCalla is shot at but escapes. A separate clash occurs at Glen Lyon between Polish workers and strikers with injuries reported.
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Stanton Washery
John O’hara
O'Hara
John McCalla
Wilkesbarre
Mocanaqua
Glen Lyon
Both Sided Determined Over Powder Question
Scranton Pennsylvania reports a stalled strike with operators and miners debating the powder question. Rumors say some operators may concede if miners accept terms, while others expect withdrawal of offers. Operators aim to settle the issue to avoid future strikes, while pickets press for favorable conditions.
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Scranton
Stock Exchange Case Heard On Dissolution Plea
The Indianapolis live stock exchange case to dissolve the company is heard in circuit court. Prosecutor Pugh alleges non incorporation, rising entrance fees, and boycotts against nonmembers. He says the board acts like a corporation with by laws and a corporate seal. Witnesses are numerous. trial may last two or three days.
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Central Ave Grading and Road Work Begins
Central avenue north of Fall creek starts cutting and grading. The Thirty-second street hill will be cut and dirt used to widen the avenue toward the east. The greatest cut will be about two and a half feet with lowering from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-first. Streetcar service continues during construction.
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Gen Ben S Harrison Tribute to the Late John Sherman
Ex President Benjamin Harrison voiced sorrow on the death of John Sherman. The general praised Sherman as a storied figure in U S history from Kansas troubles through the war to the present, noting his age and valued service. He described Sherman as reserved yet pleasant in personal relations.
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National Democrats Debate Indiana Prospects After Bryan Omission
Readers see factions argue Indiana loss is possible as Bryan is kept from speaking locally. Officers Johnson Taggart and Martin visit headquarters while other leaders travel to Washington seeking a Bryan appearance ahead of the New York date on October 27.
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Jones
Bryan
Indiana
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National Democratic Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Hill
New York
Tillman
Local Betting Markets Favor McKinley Across Milwaukee
Milwaukee bettors favor McKinley with a flood of Republican money and few Democratic takers. Bets center on Indiana and Kentucky margins with scattered wagers on New York and Wisconsin outcomes. Several larger stakes remain untaken while a Bryan win garners quick support at one counter.
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McKinley
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Kentucky
Walker
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Maots
Wisconsin
New York
Illinois
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Marion County
John McGaughey
Democrats procrastinate on brewery tax collection
The article notes no breweries have paid a 1000 tax as Controller Johnson remains in Chicago and plans to hand the matter to License inspector Manning. Manning is ill but expected to resume duty soon. Republicans allege Democrats delay the tax to avoid brewery opposition before an election amid a tight city treasury.
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Chicago
Manning
Jobseon
Judges Restrict Divorce Records As Courts Delay Settlements
Judges are moving to curb public publication of divorce filings. Judge Leathers may bar clerks from listing divorces in court records sent to newspapers, while bailiff George Bone warns the change could reduce reported cases. A proposed bill would have plaintiffs pay $10 to fund defense, but was opposed as impractical.
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George Bone
Leathers
Plaine
Athout
Marion County Superior Judges
Judiciary Committee
Mayor Taggart Deflects Graft Questions About Higgins
A reporter presses Mayor Taggart on councilman Higgins known as a graft protector. Taggart declines to condemn Higgins or call for impeachment, then walks away without answering. George Dickson of Dickson & Talbott testifies Higgins never tried graft on his theaters.
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Higgins
Taggart
Higgins Reprimanded After Outburst at Public Session
Councilman Higgins deflected charges during a Monday Board of Works session replying that his lawyer advised him to answer all questions from reporters. The outburst, overheard in the office, caused a ripple. Supt. J Q VanWinkle of the Big Four denied any bribery or favors and said the company has never paid for permission to lay switches.
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Board of Works
J. Q. VanWinkle
Big Four
Boy Sent to Reform School After Court Appearance
Leo Delisle left criminal court for reform school after three recent appearances. He was placed on probation despite crying and his mother being pushed aside by Deputy Sheriff Koerner who told her to move away.
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Leo Delisle
Criminal Court
Reform School
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Young men fined after poolroom raid
Fletcher Buchanan and six others were fined five dollars and costs in police court after a raid on Buchanan's poolroom at 212 North Pennsylvania Street. They faced charges of shooting craps and visiting a gambling house. Bert Wilson and Will Adams had judgment withheld.
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East-st
Frank Lowell
E. Tenth-St
George W. Scott
BellefontaMe-st
Charles Cary
Central-ave
Harry Goodwin
Pennsylvania-st
Charles Wright
N. Noble-st
Bert Wilson
Ash-st
Will Adams
Bellefontaine-st
Buchanan
Barnes Has No Chance After Street Car Crash
Eaton Barnes remains in critical condition after the Brightwood street car and a L. E. R. and W. switch engine collision on Thirteenth Street Friday night. He is delirious and barely kept in bed. Dr. David Ross reported that Mrs. Liddy Weeks of 449 Madison Avenue will probably recover. Only two of her ribs were broken. the other injured are recovering.
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Brightwood
Thirteenth St
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Morday
Liddy Weeks
Madison Ave
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m on Oct 23 calls for occasional rain Monday night and Tuesday. Morning temperature around 66 degrees, noon 71 degrees, and mid afternoon near 73. Salient notes include a weather update and related medical patent remedy promotion.
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Indianapolis
Beer Meeting Turns Slaughter House Into Campaign Stop
A Sunday beer gathering in a rear slaughter house at 2920 East New York Street drew a small German Democratic crowd. Candidates Woessner Sindlinger and Clark spoke on trusts and county politics while pledges to drink flowed and the audience debated amidst Bryan portraits and a Hanna likeness hung on a meat hook.
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Ward 8
Slaughter House
New York St
Jacob Woessner
Peter Sindlinger
Marion Clark
Bryan
Hanna
Mark
Local Candidate Wilstard Switches to McKinley Ticket
J Walter Wilstard of Lafayette announces candidacy for state senate on the Democratic ticket. He previously supported Bryan and ran two years ago. now he backs McKinley.
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J. Walter Wilstard
Lafayette
State Senate
McKinley
Bryan
Kern Denounces Trade of Bryan Votes by Durbin Faction
John W. Kern condemns rumors that his supporters would trade Bryan votes for Kern votes. He offers $25 for the name of any alleged friend who made such an offer and denounces such methods as the worst sort of enemy. He vows to win honestly and warns the people to reject dirty tactics.
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Makry
Col. Durbin
Indiana
Republican optimism from Gov Mount on silver policies
Gov Mount, visiting district 8, says conditions favor Republicans with rising votes. He notes farmers once swayed by Bryan’s price theory now seek no change, labor is content, and Randoph County may see populists return to GOP. He declines to cite incidents and plans a week in district 5 starting Montezuma on Tuesday.
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Bryan
Randolph County
Mount
Montezuma
Parke
Vermilion
Special Train Excursion From Indianapolis to Cincinnati
Sunday trip departs Indianapolis at 7:00 am and runs nonstop to Cincinnati. The last excursion of the season from Champaign and points on the Florida & Eastern is scheduled for Sunday October 2.
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