Brutal assault on Bertha Rocap shakes West Side
Miss Bertha Rocap bicycled home Friday night when a burly negro stepped from shadows near Belt railroad and struck her. He dragged her into weeds, attempted to choke her, but she fought back, forcing him to flee. A dog and bystander pursued to White River Park before losing the trail. Police and citizens chased leads into the night, with hopes he boarded a Belt freight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Rocap
New York St
Robert Riley
Maxwell St
John Harris
Mr. Riley
Miss Rocap
White River Park
Miss Rocan’s Terrifying Friday Night Assault
Miss Rocan describes a brutal attack while cycling on Michigan Street near Belt railroad. A heavyset assailant pursued her, struck her with stones and fists, knocked her from the bike, and dragged her to a vacant lot before she used sustained resistance and quick thinking to delay capture.
Greshs New Academy to Open with Reception
Prof and Mrs B F Gresh will host the first reception and dance at the new dancing academy on Market Street in the Wright block next Tuesday night. The rooms are renovated with new furniture and a polished floor. Gresh, president of the Western association and normal school of dancing, plans to introduce the French pirouette waltz as a modern alternative to the French lancers. He says the waltz, long valued for grace, will gain prestige, while the two step remains a standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gresh
Market St
Wright Block
Gresh
Western Association and Normal School of Dancing Mast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinityOct 24
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the six hours ending 8 p m Oct 24 warmer fair Saturday night and Sunday. Temperature at noon Saturday was 64 at 8 p m 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Connell's new President takes oath amid police force
Supt Quigley Capt Kruger and Seret Boylan took the oath Friday night at rail call in the mayor, board of public safety and police presence. Mayor Taggart and officials praised the new leaders and speeches followed the oath. Council caucus chose John H. Mahoney for president, with Dr BE H Pritchard to fill councilman at large. Isaac W Bradwell named deputy city attorney, backed by Camp Gray and silver forces. Bradwell known as an honest lawyer and former Bayonet editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Kruger
Seret
Boylan
Taggart
Board of Public Safety
RFR
C.aterrick
John H. Mahoney
T. J. Montgomery
Montgomery
Board of Works
BE. H. Pritchard
Mahoney
Messrs. Colter
Costello
Clark and Raith
Clark, Mahoney
Dr. Moffett
Colter
Dr. Pritchard
George W. Shaffer
Kern
Isaac W. Bradwell
Bradwell
Bronte M. Aiken
Camp Gray
Democratic Veterans’ Organization
Isaac N. Bradwell
Samuel Ralston
Lebanon
Struck It Rich At Board Of Trade On Wheat Jump
Saturday morning at the board of trade many lamented missed chances as wheat jumped over three cents on Friday. A trader reportedly netted about 1350 from a $40 play. Speculators watch if wheat will hit 93 then 97 before retreating to 92. A century bicycle run to Frankfort starts from the Journal office at 5 30 a m Sunday inviting any capable rider to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade and Bucket Shops
Frankfort
Journal
Fall and Winter Suits to Order at Jones the Tailor
Advertisement notes Metropolitan prices at Progress Laundry and offers tailoring for fall and winter garments. Mentions Mary M Shedd as singing teacher and an Italian method voice test described as free. Contains fragmentary line about building at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Mary M. Shedd
Quaker conference ends with calls for unity in discipline
The International Quinquennial Conference of the Society of Friends adjourned Saturday at 1 pm, leaving a committee to draft plans for uniform church discipline and potential reassembly. The meeting discussed pastors authority, secret societies, and the role of ministers in politics, with varied views from Western and Eastern Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Friends
Conference On Secret Societies
S. Edgar Nicholson
John FR Dalais
Gregson
Joh Douslass
Nicholson
Douglanés
Congress
Thomas C. Brown
Western Yearly Meeting
James Wood
New York
Dancing Academy Ad in Market Street Block
Gresh's Dancing Academy offers daily classes at Wright's block 20 E Market opposite the post office. Take the elevator. Feed your no Janes' Dustless Oats. Melding Reds at all prices Wm L Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresh’s Dancing Academy
Wright’s Block
E. Market St
Postoffics
Wm. L. Hitler
Jealousy drives brutal divorce cases in Kentland court
In a Kentland circuit court session Judge Allen heard Minnie Marley recount her husband's jealousy. He denied finances, restricted her movements, read her letters, and wielded threats and a pistol to enforce control. The court granted Minnie a divorce and awarded custody of the baby, noting the husband’s abusive behavior and neglect. Additional divorces followed with varied grounds. The Sons of Veterans planned a meeting at 604 E Washington St to organize a guard company, led by Maj. Chas J. Russell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Minnie Marley
William
Kentland
Willian
Marley Wan Pot du Court
Newton County
Airs
Marley
S. Illinois Sr
McMaster
Kershner
Martha Jackson
George
Harvey
Sidith
Michael van Every
Mollie
Michael MacInery
Camerron
Lucy Merriwether
Nora M
George Cummings
Elizabeth
Hart B. Weaver
Martha F
Henry Claffey
Robert
Mary EE. Walker
Louesia
George Wuensch
Mayme
Douglass Cotterell
Anna
John Jtuther Moon
Sons of Veterans
Washington St
S. of
Gladiator star Downing tours with strong tragedy act at Grand
Amusements note that Foebert Downing’s Gladiator preserves his heroic traits after 12 years and drew applause at the Grand. Eugene Moore and Adelaide Fitz Allan are praised for their rivals pieces while the supporting cast draws mixed reviews. Saturday adds Ingomar and Othello bills, with Tuesday’s wrestling match at Pembroke, featuring Farmer urns and Dan McCod as top heavyweights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foebert Downing
Vere
Downing
Mr. Downing
Eugene Moore
Adelaide Fitz Allan
Eugenie Blair
Harriet Sterling
Es “Waustina
Alexander Carleton
Tribune
Ingomar
Pembroke
Farmer” Urns
Dan Mclcod
Columbia Club Plans Luxurious New Home on Monument Place
The Columbia Club elected to keep politics as a membership condition and selected Henry Ives Cobb to design a six story, fireproof building fronting Monument Place. The plan includes Turkish baths, a bowling alley, swimming pool, libraries, dining rooms, and a roof garden with 21 sleeping rooms across six floors. Funds will require at least 65 new members and a dues increase from 20 to 30 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ives Cobb
Stevenson Block
Monument Place
T. S. Hacker
I. S. Gordon
D. M. Ransdell
Franklin W. Hays
Allen M. Fletcher
Cuban Cipher from Madrid Sparks White House Visit
Reported 2900 word cipher from Minister Woodford in Madrid prompts Secretary Sherman to rush to the White House. Officials mum on details while whispers grow that the United States plans to resolve the Cuban war, with Madrid dispatches hinting at policy shifts before Oct 30. Rumors mount about Sagasta ministry in relation to Cuba and possible broader conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Madrid
Sherman
White House
Nene
State Department
McWhinley
United States
Spain
Cuba
Judge Dey
Ohio
Sagasta Ministry
Madrid Cuba dispatch tensions rise in Spain
In Madrid on October 23 U S minister Woodford sent a 2000 word cipher dispatch to Secretary Sherman about Spain s reply to U S demands on the Cuban question The dispatch reportedly unsettles Spain with accusations that Americans foment war by filibustering expeditions and sympathy The Madrid press hints at unresolved hostility while officials deny imminent hostilities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
U.S
Woodford
Sherman
Spain
United States
Cuba
Street Car Company Considers Coal Stove Heating
Supt. Elliott says the street car company has not decided but may heat its cars with coal stoves this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Elliott
City Life and Local Notices Mixed in Brief
Small boys and marbles line the sidewalks while fall fashion features bulldog-toed shoes for men. Wills filed include Lauretta Bates leaving her estate to son Charles E. Bates. the William A. and Sarah E. Owsley joint will provides 10000 to the survivor. Ludwig Sahm names Albert Sahm executor for seven children. An ice rink question near a monument and a Salvation Oil ad for rheumatism cures conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauretta Bates
Charles E. Bates
William A
Sarah E. Owsley
Ludwig Sahm
Albert Sahm
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Westside Life
Wight
Mo Clue
Miss Rocan
Miss Roccro
Michigan-st
Miss Recap
Grandview Ave
Gresh’s New
Conneil
Progress Laundry
Nick Was
Conference of Friends
Ted
Iowa
Dmund Stanley
Kansas
Tsom Wooton
Jowa
Thomas Brown
Isom Wooton
West
Baltimore
Moses C. Stevens
Purdue University
Purdue
Lulu
Charles Kershner
Wis
Superior Court Room No. 1
W. Doings
Columbia Club
Lts
NEW Columbia Club Building
Gen. Woodford
Washington
Him
Woodfford
City Live
Salvation Oil
W. B. Graig
Wood
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