Night School for Foreigners to Be Established in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis school board plans night schools for foreigners aged 14 to 35 to learn English at the district’s expense. Locations and teachers are to be arranged, with about $2000 funding for a Nov 1 to Apr 30 term. Factory owners support the effort while Moores warns of social issues in the current climate.
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Lis School Board
Sendall
Indianapolis
Haughville
Moores
U. S
Admiral Schley Testifies On Santiago Battle Witness Stand
Admiral Schley described his command of the flying squadron from Newport News to Hampton Roads and Santiago. He testified about ship movements, preparations on the Brookyn and Massachusetts, and the ensuing chase of Spanish vessels with Capt. Clark and others corroborating the narrative.
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Santiago
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Newport News
Massachusetts
Hampton Roads
Texas
Minneapolis
Marblehead
New Orleans
Scorpion
Sterling
Murphy
Colon
Schley
Parson Ready Bride Declines Wedding in Rockport
Miss Lily Russell, 18, of Owensboro, angered by Sam McMurtry and his sisters, halted their planned marriage in Rockport. The minister began the ceremony before Russell left, citing revenge for past refusals. The clerk refused to refund the license fee.
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Owensboro
Lilly Russell
Sam Mc Murtry
Rockport
Randa Hotel
Russell
McMurtry
Fire Rips Through Hogan Stables Killing Horses?
A Thursday afternoon blaze at Hogan transfer company stables on West Georgia Street trapped 16 horses on the lower stalls. Only one mare escaped, while two animals in the upper stall were badly scorched and may be killed. Firemen could not reach the stalls as flames cut them off. damage is pegged around $300.
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Hogan Transfer Company
W. Georgia St
Pollution clash at state hearing over Buck Creek streams
Farmers from Delaware county confront Dr J N Hurty and Matthews in the state house room 12 over Buck creek and White river pollution by Muncie pulp mill and Consumers paper. The hearing considers revoking permits issued without due hearing for May to December. farmers seek action to stop polluted water and damage claims.
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Charles X. Matthews
State House
J.N. Hurty
State Health Board
Buck Creek
White River
Muncie
Consumers’ Paper Company
Matthews
Indianapolis
Hurry
Indianapolis Water Company
Hurty
Dr. Hurty
Journal
Wishard
Harry
Forrest
Dr. Hurry
Jacob Harvey Koontz
Edward Pullen
A. F. Wiggerly
W. M. Wiggerly
Alex
John W. Lovett
Muncie Pulp Company
Baker
Jacob H. Koontz
Strawboard
Indiana
Dr. Forrest
Providence
Bass
Disappearance of Frank House Reported
Fire crews investigate the reported disappearance of Frank House. A freight train operated by Big Four is mentioned in connection with the incident as authorities search for clues.
Four Muncie Chinese Charged Under Exclusion Act
Four Chinese men named Mark Eng Moy Sun Mark Boy and Mark Yen were jailed in Muncie after arrest on the Chinese Exclusion Act charge. They faced U S Commissioner Moores in Indianapolis and await trial next Wednesday. The cases involve certificates of legal status and potential deportation. A fifth man, Charles Pong, was also arrested and to be tried with them. Frank House the Big Four fireman on a freight train disappeared near North Indianapolis and searchers found no body.
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Frank House
Indianapolis
Moorefield
White River
George Foster
Fletcher Ave
Thomas Splann
Prospect St
House
S. Illinois St
Undertaker Beck
Mark Eng
Moy Sun
Mark Boy
Mark Yen
U.S
Moores
United States
Muncie
Foley
Boyd
Sauley
Ajil
William H. Dean
Detroit
Kealing
China
Charles Pong
Burglars Ready to Blow Post Office Safe in Plainfield
Plainfield awoke to a nighttime gun battle when watchman Henry Lawrence confronted two intruders at Joe Prewitt's store and the post office. The trio fled toward the creek after firing on the nightwatchman. pennies totaling about $3.50 were taken. No injuries reported. The break-in showed professional marks with the safe not blown.
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Plainfield
Little
Henry Lawrence
Joe Prewitt
K. of P
Postoffice
Lawrence
Frewitt
Philadelphia director rides Denison lines with McCulloch
J. L. Jones of Philadelphia and director of the Union traction company is registered at the Denison. He rode over the company lines with George McCulloch Thursday. Jones was often seen in Indianapolis promoting the old Citizens' street car company.
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J. L. Jones
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Denison
George McCulloch
Jones
Indianapolis
Old Citizens’ Street Car Company
Six Barns Burn in Park Avenue Fire Blitz
A big fire July evening destroyed six barns on Park Avenue from 1402 to 1410 and 1406 Park. Incendiary origin suspected as flames spread to adjacent stables and damaged houses. Firefighter John Allen nearly suffocated but rescued. losses totaled about 6 880 dollars. About 200 Central union phones cut out.
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C. S. Roney
Park Ave
John Cain
Parkave
Julia R. Cummings
R. N. Lamb
W. C. VannArsdel
Centralave
John Allen
Ash and Sixteenth-sts
Cross
Roney's
Jackson's
Williams
Sullivan’s
Cummings
Lamb's
Central Union Company
Police Court Whippings For Jovial Forgery Boys
In a reform era judge in a police court orders parents to whisk their unruly sons after sentences for forgery and burglary. Charlie Wilson 12 Jimmie Hamilton 8 Raymond Lafforge 12 receive fines with suspended judgments if whipped by parents. Hamilton endures tears and a stern farewell from his mother while Monahan 13 receives a similar parental discipline. Others in the case, Bergman and Reede, avoid corporal punishment.
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Stubbs
Council of Women
Daly
Charlie Wilson
Jimmie Hamilton
Raymond Lafforge
Atlas Engine Works
Sneeds
Jere Kinney
Tom Griffin
Hamilton
Herman Monahan
Mayor Deliberates on Health Board Names
Mayor Bookwalter deflected questions on forming a new Board of Health, urging a joking warning about reconciling doctors. He plans no immediate announcement, and says he is still considering the slate. He also aims to relocate the endowment rank headquarters to Indianapolis, though progress was limited.
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Thurstday
Board of Control of
Endowment ‘Rank, K. of P
Rank
Indianapolis
Tragic Death At Julietta Insane Hospital
Alma Brown a 22 year old patient at the Julietta insane hospital was found dead in bed after a week’s admittance. She suffered epileptic convulsions Wednesday and Wednesday night and the coroner was summoned. Dr. Young attributes the death to a convulsion and her parents will claim the body.
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Alma Brown
Julietta Insane Hospital
Young
Burglars Enter House Through Window at Union Street
Burglars gained entry by a window at the home of J. H. Wagoner 1605 Union St Wednesday around 7 pm while the family was away. They turned the house upside down and took about 50 dollars in jewelry including two gold watches and a brooch.
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J. H. Wagoner
Union St
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby region
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday. Skies mostly fair with cooler air arriving Thursday night and Friday. Temps rise from 52 f at 7 am to 60 f at noon and 61 f by 2 pm with northerly winds. For Indiana Illinois and Lower Michigan mostly fair with similar northerly winds. Kentucky and Ohio also fair with fresh northerly winds diminishing by Friday.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinois
Lower
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio
Supreme Court Orders Chapman's Release on Inadequate Evidence
The supreme court on Thursday ordered William Chapman freed from prison after a Jeffersonville trial for attempted arson. The court ruled the evidence against Chapman was altogether inadequate, while a separate note describes William Routh finding an empty cigar box with a hole in it near his house.
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Supreme Court
William Chapman
Chapman
Jeffersonville
William Routh
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Claims all druggists refund the money if it fails. Includes E W Groves signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Bargain Jewelry and Odds at J P Mullallys Jewelers
A local ad offers pianos priced from 16 dollars and up and discounts on horse feed and oats. J P Mullally, jeweler at 23 Monument Place, invites buyers to call, view, and examine a selection of diamonds offered at bargain prices this week.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Color man charged with cutting rival in Indianapolis fight
George Moore, colored, cut Preston Vinson, colored, in the face during a Tuesday night fracas on Indiana avenue. Moore was arrested Thursday. The National American Milling Company of Indianapolis, incorporated Thursday, for 40 000 dollars. Julius Dubiel, Robert Duncan and Henry Lincoln are incorporators.
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George Moore
Preston Vinson
Indiana Ave
National American Milling Company
Indianapolis
Julius Dubiel
Robert Duncan
Henry Lincoln
Interurban Franchise Talks Held In Closed Session
The TALKED Interurban Council committee on contracts and franchises met with the Board of Works in a closed session Wednesday night. Chairman Negley said the aim was to let new members discuss the franchise without road representatives or public debate. Commissioner Togsdon supports a loop to avoid Washington street, though likely not in the first five years. A public meeting with interurban roads and merchants is planned soon.
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Board of Works
Noth
Ing
Negley
Togsdon
Washington St
Merchants’ Association
Indiana Shiloh Park Commission Budget Ruling
The attorney-general construes the law creating the Indiana Shiloh park commission and its $25,000 appropriation for monuments and markers. He limits expenses to $1,000 for commission costs, $21,000 for monuments and markers with $4,000 for markers, and specifies $15,900 available by Oct 31, 1901. The commission's life ends by gubernatorial order.
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State House
Shirtridge Pupils Clash Over Oratorical Association
Shirtridge high school pupils argue about continuing the oratorical association with a decision expected soon. The school has won two first places in interscholastic contests.
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Shirtridge High School
Swords Points
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George C. Cross
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