Taxpayers League Pushes Saturday Reply on School Board Legislation
The local Taxpayers League sent twenty eight letters to legislative candidates on four tickets asking for positions on proposed school board and board of works reforms. Warren Tate volunteered to fund efforts against the Ricketts property purchase. The group seeks responses on amending the city charter to require bid notices and 30 day periods for street improvements and to need all school commissioners to approve contracts for real estate purchases.
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Taxpayers’ League
Warren Tate
Ricketts
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Yudic Works
Board of School Commissioners
Unknown Canal Victim Lingers In Morgue Without ID
The unidentified man, found in the canal at Broad Cut a week ago, lies in Franrer and Buchanan's morgue. Despite hundreds seeing him, letters to Peoria and other inquiries have yielded no clue. Suspected age ranges from 35 to 83, weight about 170 pounds, sandy dark hair and thin mustache. He wore a black suit, white shirt with lay down collar and black tie, and carried a tobacco box scratched with Philip. A scar marks his right forehead.
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Franrer & Buchanan
Broad
Peoria
Philip
Operator's Mistake Triggers Fatal Train Collision
A Southern Pacific stock train collided with a passenger train near Walker, Texas, injuring and killing several. Conductor Marion Hess and brakeman Bruce Scornsbury died, engineer Conrad Connors and fireman Hunsacker were badly injured, and the operator at Stafford misread orders, causing the crash after the passenger train cleared.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
Walker
Marion Hess
Bruce Scornsbury
Conrad Connors
Hunsacker
Stafford
Train Robbery Suspect Confesses Ties to Aquia Creek Gang
Washington October 24 reports firmly link C J Searcey and Morganfield to the Aquia Creek train robbers. A pouch with most of the loot was found near Cavelerton Virginia after directions from Searcey. Morganfield remains hospitalized in Cincinnati and may face Virginia trial. maximum penalty is death. A Swedish schooner Alena laden with gunpowder exploded near Peteruvap Scotland. crew perished.
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Washineton
C.J. Searcey
Cumberland
Morganfield
Cincinnati
Cavelerton
Searcey
Virginia
Pereruvap
Scotland
Alena
Restoring gilded frames with careful dusting and warm water
Torab describes cleaning lamp chimneys with salt before washing to brighten them. The guide suggests restoring gilded picture frames by dusting with a soft brush and using warm water in gentle steps to preserve the gilding.
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Torab
Infant death after cradle incident in Coroverbeck
The coroner's verdict follows Linda Schleske, wife of a 114 Meerst resident, claiming she found her infant unresponsive in its cradle after a routine day of chores. The weeks-old child, identified as Linda, had shown weakness since birth and was deemed to have died from unknown causes. Coroverbeck authorities consider possible ignition as a factor in the infant's death.
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Rother
Linda
Schleske
Meerst
Coroverbeck
Sudden Worsening of Czar’s Health Reported
Reports from Sivyipra Paris and Su Petersonia on October 24 indicate the czar’s condition deteriorated through the night. Grand duke George renounced his succession rights citing hopeless condition while Grand-duke Michael was proclaimed heir to the throne. Officials in Paris reported death expected within hours.
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Sivyipra
Paris
Odessa
Sr Prrensvune
Grandduke George
Su. Petersonia
Michael
Nicholas
REGULAN BALL AND CHAIN Lifts Mortgage Stand
Indianapolis light artillery unit works to raise 4500 dollar mortgage on its property. Colonel Kehlo says about 3000 dollars have been raised and 1500 more will likely be obtained without trouble. Efforts continue quietly as subscriptions are slow but citizens may provide further help.
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Indianapolis
Court Sentences Two Bums in Vagrancy Case
James Davis and Harry Edwards appeared in police court on vagrancy charges. Judge Stubbs fined each five dollars after Davis grimly anticipated board at the workhouse, asking the court how much the wages would be. In Moamohis, the Lemayne Institute for young colored men and women burned Tuesday night with heavy losses.
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James Davis
Harry Edwards
Davis
Stubbs
Moamohis
Lemayne Institute For
Lady Windermere’s Fan comes to Grand theater runs
The Grand presents Lady Windermere’s Fan in London and New York success with Frohman company. Otis Skinner’s Triboulet and The King’s Jester draw strong praise. Ada Rehan with Daly’s company to English’s Opera House next week draws heavy demand as three performances are planned. Seats sell briskly with few left by Monday.
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Lady Windermere
London
New York
Frohman
Oscar Wilde
Lady Windermoera
Oscar Wilda
Otia Skinner
Mr. Skinner
Otis Skinner
Victor Hugo
Booth
First Baptist Church of ATSU seeks new pastor
The First Baptist Church remains without a pastor as Rev. Hahn of Springfield and Rev. Jackson of Grand Rapids decline calls. Letters to Rev. Jackson failed to lure him from Grand Rapids, and the committee contemplates a new appointment after a surprising round of refusals.
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Grand Rapids
Py. Vagionn
Attorney Pickens
First Baptist Church
Hahn
Springfield
Alass
Rev
Juckson
Inch
Br. Waolen
Jackson
Anderson Ind is Having a Time With Thieves
Organized burglars have been plundering Anderson Indiana during the past week. Sunday banker Nixon's house and several stores were looted. Tuesday night County clerk Scott City Attorney Artman and Councilman Arshitell were robbed. Bloodhounds will be put on the track of the robbers.
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Anderson
Ind
Nixon
Scott
Artman
Arshitell
Postmistress nabbed by government for fraud in Michigan
Dermarr Oct 24 Mrs Holland a North Grand Rapids postmistress for six years was arrested for defrauding the government by issuing false money orders and the illegal sale of stamps Lerson is implicated and confessed The mother denies the charges Also reported are carpet thefts burglaries and arrests in various towns with further notes on court proceedings weather and local notices
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Michigan
Dermarr
Holland
North Grand Rapids
Lerson
Pensioners Urged to Follow New Voucher Instructions
War Veterans urged to secure pensions with careful vouchers. Spencer issues steps: signers, official seals, proper envelopes, correct postmaster duties, witnesses for signatures, read checks before signing, and return errors promptly. If signer is ill or signing by mark, witnesses and postal addresses must be provided. For widows, include children and sworn proof of non remarriage and living children.
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Cireut
Hia
Weir Dales
Nim
Indianapolis man story of attempted robbery at Cincinnati hotel
Frank Myers of Indianapolis lodged at the Galt house in Cincinnati late Saturday night and said he and his wife were robbed. He claimed a man in ordinary clothes entered via the transom, dropped back when challenged, and that Myers thrashed the intruder when pursuing him. A nearby room was occupied by a woman calling herself Miss Ather Hannah, who said her companion was a St. Louis traveling man and a printer by trade. Myers’ home address is unknown.
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Indianapolia
Galt House
Cincinnati
Elgers
Hes
Siyers
Miers
Myers
Hannah
Myera
St. Louis
Silgers
Indianapolia Union Stock Yards
Rabid dog panics crowds on 125th street in New York
A rabid dog caused a panic on 125th street in New York with people fleeing the scene. James Fil Duster, 11, was severely bitten and several others injured before a police officer killed the attacking animal. Superintendent Powell filed charges against Patrolman Dugan for conduct unbecoming an officer after he reportedly spent minutes inside a private residence while on duty.
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New York
Dugan
Powell
Wegel Registering
New York police have evidence against 250 persons illegally registered. The grand jury is expected to find indictments Wednesday.
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Wegel
New York
Model underwear sale and driving service advertisement
Regular one dollar garments offered at 74 cents for Thursday and Friday only at the Model. Wells offers driving at 40 cents per foot. Frank Butts lists 188 Indiana phone 1791.
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Frank Butts
Ava
Good Citizens League under Fire in Political Inquiry
The Good Citizens League faces questions over misquotes and replies from Democratic figures. Holtzman and Merrill Moores defend party lines while promising to answer inquiries. readers are urged to await official written statements as local clergy resist public comment.
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Clifford
Good Citizens’ League
Sun
Tolitaman
Democratic County Committees
League
Sun Snd
Tor Sun
Ritter
Holtzman
Solon N. Goode
Good Citizen's League
Dhar Sin
Beyve Bo
John W. Hontzmay
Merrill Moores
Moores
Owss Amster
Ood Citizens
Aghaabean
Cyclorama
Tun Sun
Robert Denny
Rev Wilibrees
J. A
Milbura
Surprised 11 year old fights deputies in Vale y st
In Curacao on Wednesday morning 11 year old Valentine resisted deputies Tom Scanlon and Frank Arkenbrock at the Meiers home on Valley Street. The boy retreated to an outbuilding, blocked the door, and forced a retrieval by overturning the structure. A scuffle ensued with the boy biting and kicking as officers struggled, leaving Scanlon injured and dirtied, yet Valentine was jailed. Also note the ex mayor Heath funeral held earlier in Curacao with officials and citizens in attendance.
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Tom Scanlon
Frank Arkenbrock
Meiers
Valley St
Valentine
Scanion
Curcaco
Heath
Woman Swallows Teeth During Laugh, Near Death
In Goshen Indiana on October 24 Mrs Emanuel Troyer laughed and swallowed her false teeth. Doctors report the teeth remain in her stomach causing intense agony and say she may die from the ordeal.
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Goshen, Ind
Emanuel Troyer
Powerful new labor group forms from metal trades at Chicago meet
A new labor organization named the Federal Metal Trades of Americas is formed after a congress in Chicago. Officers elected include Lee Johncoon of Kansas City as president and James O Connall of Richmond as vice president. The group plans central bodies in each city and retains existing memberships. A public meeting is set for Machinists' Hall on 8 Illinois Street.
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English’s
Metal Workers’ Convention
Chicago
Lee Johncoon
Kansas City
James O’connall
Richmond
Wiliam Anderson
St. Louis
Federal Metal Trades of Americas
O'Connell
A. Rt. U
Machinists’ Hall
Illinois St
Quartet Faces Forgery and Conspiracy in Police Court
In police court, Richard W. Smock and his wife face forgery charges while Edward Lindley and William Bell are charged with conspiracy. The four are held for the grand jury over a real estate fraud scheme involving a $1,000 loan and a forged deed related to property owned by George W. Long in West Indianapolis.
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Sarah
Edward Lindley
William Bell
Smock
Partisa
Charles W. Gorsuch
George W. Long
Wabash
Indianapolis
Bell
Mr. Long
Sand
Recorder
Oice
Gorsuch
MacMorrow & Prather
Long
Powell
Cass
Lindley
Airfair
West
Expelled From Hayti and Other News Briefs
An American, Eugene Wiener of New Orleans, expelled from Jeremie Hayti, plans to seek relief at the state department in Washington. He claims he was targeted as an enemy agent. four hours’ notice to leave Jeremie. Also reports Switchmen meeting to unite associations. Crisp declines gubernatorial bid. a smallpox epidemic with 17 cases in Manchester, Michigan. Adlai Stevenson heads to New York after visiting St Louis.
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New York
Fontabelle
Eugene Wiener
New Orleans
Jeremie
Hayti
Becauss
Wiener
Washington
State Department
Dy Price’s Cream Powder Wins Gold Medal at Fair
Midwinter Fair in San Francisco awards Dy Price’s Cream Baking Powder a gold medal. Scouts’ Ulster sale listed for Tuesday and Wednesday with items including ulsters in size 30 priced at 10.44 and 12. The ad notes limited quantities and a sale price of 28.50.
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Dr. Price
Price
San Francisco
Ulster
Cleveland hesitant on staying or voting in New York
In New York on October 24 President Cleveland, his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Benedict arrived at 10 am after leaving Greenwich at 9. Officials report Cleveland did not indicate how long he would stay or whether he would give a speech endorsing Hill. He avoided interviews and left with his wife.
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New York
Cleveland
Benedict
Greenwich
Conn
No Friction Among Synodical Mission Societies
The twelfth annual meeting of the woman’s synodical mission societies met at Second Presbyterian Church with about 300 attendees. Rev J A Milburn led communion. Mrs O W Conner of Wabash spoke on Heroes from the Denver meeting. Mrs D B Wells of Fort Wayne, president, praised Indianapolis as a leader in mission work and described missionary hardships. Lunch followed at First Baptist Church.
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Woman’s Synodical Mission Societies
Second Presbyterian Church
J. A. Milburn
Indianapolis
First Baptist Church
Stockholders Demand Removal of Receiver at Illinois Building Association
Stockholders of the Illinois National Building and Loan Association, a major firm now under receivership, held a heated meeting and an investigating committee charged reckless management bordering on criminality. They will petition the court to remove the receiver and appoint a successor. Vice-president Stevenson and his son have been involved with the association.
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BnLoomineron
Jil
Illinois National Building and Loan Association
Stevenson and Son
Lexaw Committee Arrest Shocks Jersey City Observation
New York Oct 24 Lexaw investigating committee arrests an important Chicago witness on a Pennsylvania train in Jersey City. Two detectives who had her in charge are held on kidnapping charges. Investigation was adjourned.
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Lexaw
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Plague Breaks Out Among Spokane District Miners
A mysterious plague has broken out at Wardner in the Coeur d Alene mining district. Several hundred people, mostly miners, are affected. No deaths yet but grave fears of spread. Origin and nature unknown.
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Spokane
Wash
Wardner
Coeur de Alene
Barrison's Speeches A Hosanna In Indiana
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dry threat and a product promotion for Hommes Extra Dry sold by Metyger & Co with a telephone contact, indicating a misplaced advertisement or editorial aside from a newspaper page.
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Barrison
Indiana
Metyger & Co
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