Indianapolis Gas Conference Row Over City Request
Mayor Taggart pressed to convene a conference with the Consumers’ gas trust and Indianapolis Gas Company as Judge Lamb argues the city cannot compel more gas or fund a ten inch main. Officials plan to hear Pearson and Lyman Friday on positions amid ongoing stock and dividend questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paggart
Lamb
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Board. Of.works
Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
Winter
Indianapolis
Board of Works
Pearson and
Lyman
Consumers’ Companies
Taggart
Sarah
Pany
Col. Downing
Judge Lamb
Johnson
New York
Chicago
Cel
Downing
Adams Home
Alabama St
Grane Hotel
Bankers Convene Elect Officers At State Meeting
Bankers concluded a state meeting after noon with papers by Charles S. Andrews of Brazil and John R. Wilson of Indianapolis on the negotiable instrument law and tax-untaxed deposits. Officials elected included D. A. Coulter as president and Hugh Dougherty as vice president, with a long list of executive council members and vice presidents from various Indiana cities. The group dined at the Bates house, with John H. Holliday as toastmaster and Charles L. Holstein as breaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Andrews
First National Bank
Brazil
Moe
John R. Wilson
Indianapolis
Mr. Wilson
O. H. Montgomery
Seymour
Committee On Nominations
D. A. Coulter
Frankfort
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
James F Evans
Crawfordsville
C. T. Lindsey
South Bend
W. H. Gardiner
John P. Frenzel
S. A. Morrison
Thomas B. Mill
Bankers’ Association
Edward L. McKee
James R. Henry
Mord Carter
Danville
H. W. Moore
Lafayette
Bates House
John H. Holliday
Mutual bene association of the Big Four road meet notable
The Mutual bene association of the Big Four road held its thirtieth annual meeting at the Grand hotel. Secretary’s report shows 1,639 members and $22,000 in benefits paid in the past year, with $618,933.15 paid since organization. Officers elected include Van Winkle president Fisher first vice president Garatang second vice president Hor ton general secretary Higgins treasurer Kreuttoffer auditor Burt Ingalls Houghton Bender Bayley executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Bene Association of
Big Four Road
Grand Hotel
Q.van Winkle
W. H H. Fisher
William Garatang
M. C. Hor‘ton
T. J. Higgins
E. E. Kreuttoffer
W. ‘Burt
A. S. Ingalls
H. J. ‘Houghton
G. W. Bender
WG Bayley
Alien to Be Ready to Hear Election Cases
Four weeks remain as Budge indicates the alien case review will proceed with hearings on election-related matters. Officials say both sides will be heard and decisions anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budge
Appellate Court Rules on Fidelity Trust Tax Case
The appellate court sustains a lower court ruling in Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault v city of Alexandria. It cites DePauw plate glass works as estoppel where a company benefited from city taxes after notice of annexation and failed to challenge taxes. Goshen vs Alford affirms a damages award for injuries from a city street hole, with the city appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault Company, Trustees
Alexandria
DePauw Plate Glass Works Company
Hadley
Supreme Court
City of
Goshen
Orville S. Alford
Elkhart
Alford
Rev Francis Lobdell Dies Suddenly in Buffalo
Rev Francis Lobdell rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Buffalo died suddenly at his home. He had appeared exhausted Wednesday after a long period of sleep loss and took a large dose of laudanum to sleep, which proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobdell
Buffalo
N. Y
Francis Lobdell
Trinity
Episcopal Church
State Printing Bids Invitation
State printing bids will be received at Boon, Aeong Ye Oct. The notice provides a terse call for proposals and the date line. It preserves the fragmentary OCR style with focus on the procurement action and location.
Tompkins Bound on Assault Charge in Domestic Case
Patrolman Tompkins, a Black officer, is bound over to the grand jury on a $3,000 bond after a police court hearing for assaulting Mary E. Cutter in the home of Samuel H. Hammerly. Witnesses testified about visits and intimate conduct. Cutter’s statements were inconsistent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Mary E. Cutter
Samuel H. Hammerly
Capt. Dawson
Miss Cutter
Cecelia Smock
Doer of Hope
Dr. Christian
T. A. Fegan
Jessie Francis
Mary Cutter
Smock
Hammerly
SUN
Capt. Dawgon
Carpenters Strike Halves Workforce at Stock Yards
Thirty five carpenters are out on strike at Interstate stock yards with three non union men remaining at Union stock yards. Walking delegate Decker says six of nine non union carpenters at Union have asked to join the union. The executive committee backed Decker’s call for the strike and expects an early settlement without violence. Contractor J E Shover remains hopeful and will answer when the settlement committee meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Decker
J. E. Shover
Carpenters
Shover
Carpenters’ Union
Last Three Quit
Three remaining men resign at Thursday noon as no hammering action occurs, signaling stoppage of work and possible walkout.
Railroad Y M C A Blow Out Fourth Anniversary
The railroad department of the Y M C A will celebrate its fourth anniversary at 3 p m Sunday in the Big Four shops at Brightwood. Addresses by Senator Beveridge international secretary BE L Hamilton state secretary E E Stacy and railroad officials. Supt Van Winkle to run a special train from Massachusetts ave depot at 2 30 for Beveridge and attendees. Train leaves Brightwood for return at 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Department
Brightwood
Senator Beveridge
BE. L. Hamilton
E. E. Stacy
van Winkle
Massachusetts Ave
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area October 27
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 85 hours ending 8 p.m. October 27. Colder, cloudy conditions with occasional rain expected Thursday night and Friday. Readings show 7 a.m. 62 degrees, noon 71, 2 p.m. 72.
Fires Sweep Kankakee Valley Amid Fresh Destruction
In LaPorte Indiana on October 2 fires reignited in the Kankakee valley scorching an immense area. Thousands of tons of hay and numerous buildings have burned as crews combat the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Kankakee Valley
Big Fires Near Laporte Prompt Matinee Races
No program exists for Friday afternoon matinee races but racing will occur. An impromptu card will be prepared from the nags that show up at Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Rain Soaks Manila as Officials Briefly Meet
Heavy rains hit Manila for two days while Col. Denby of the Philippine commission spent two hours with the president. McKinley plans to attend the torpedo boat Shubrick launch in Richmond Tuesday. Buck Skinner found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the Kennedy dock case. G B Glover of Newton received $1000 for water soaked bills found in the Housatonic river. Dwight Wakeman suspected of throwing money into the river while insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Col. Denby
Philippine Commission
President McKinley
Shubrick
Richmond
Buck Skinner
Buffalo
N. Y
Wm. H. Kennedy
G.B. Glover
Newton
Conn
Housatonic River
Dwight Wakeman
Sale Notice Fragment On Frid ay Morning Auction
Fragmentary sale notice indicates Friday hours from 9 to 10 a m with a five cent price for remaining stock if available. Names Ligon Enos Cot appear in the partial text.
Immigrants Flock to America Amid New Restrictions
Washington report calls for tighter immigration laws to curb indiscriminate arrivals. It notes 311,715 entrants last year, 3,798 refused including 2,599 likely public charges, 348 diseased, 82 contract laborers, and 796 paupers. Mentiones Hawaii, Cuba, and Philippines extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Russian Empire
Finland
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
Librarians Adjourn After State Library Meeting
The National Association of State Librarians adjourned after a vote of thanks to State Librarian Henry McClain and assistants. Officers elected include Charles B. Galbreath of Ohio as president and Le Carver of Maine as vice president. A committee on uniform distribution of documents was named. Immense good will come from yearly meetings, said Mr Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of State Librarians
Henry
McClain
Charles B. Galbreath
Ohio
Le’Carver
Maine
Hasse
New York Public Library
Hoyt WN
Indiana
Maud Thayer
H Nois
Lauderdam
Tennessee
X ray request in murder case sparks mental- state debate
Jailer Kepple says John Co. Duncan shows no signs of insanity while awaiting trial for hatchet killing of Mary Cole. Cole’s lawyers seek court permission to use X rays to assess Duncan brain condition. prosecutor may not object. Early expert opinions largely doubt a clear mental state for conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Co. Duncan
Kepple
Duncan
Mary Cole
Cole
Pugh
Hadley Haller workers back to ten hour days
Seven sheet iron workers from Hadley Haller at 146 Virginia Ave returned after disruption caused by pay for overtime. The company asked ten hour days to meet orders, the union urged a hold on overtime pay, and workers eventually returned to eight hour days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley & Haller Works
Virginia Ave
Miners to Convene National Meeting in January
President John B. Mitchell of the U M W A prepares for the national convention to meet here in the third week of January. About 750 delegates are expected. After the miners finish their labors, a joint convention with operators will be held with around 300 operators attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mitchell
Association
Quiet Senior Election At Indiana Law School
The senior class elected officers after several futile tries. Frederick Van Nuys was chosen president, James Hughes his opponent became vice president, James Sommers was secretary, Mr. Stratford serves as door sergeant, and Mr. Burris is class editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Law School
Frederick van Nuys
James Hughes
James Sommers
Stratford
Burris
Women form bowling club at Charlemont hotel
In city life notes the Charlemont hotel women organize a bowling club while divorce and court actions appear with Gertrude Simmons suing Paul B for divorce over adultery and Jennie Howell seeking surcease of Grant's alleged thriftlessness. Also reports funeral plans for Mrs. Mary Delzell and a bond release for Bennett Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlemont
Gertrude Simmons
Paul B
Jennie Howell
Grant
Mary Delzell
Brightwood
Crown Hill
Bennett Jacobs
Rouse &Son
Henry
Huber
Girele
Kirst
Baptist Church
Carriage Exhibit Dazzles at German House Smoker
At the German House smoker, five colored cake walkers and a accompanist were showered with coins by carriage builders, while the audience watched a lively scene of money rains. The event disrupted a song as the pianist was aided back to the stage and a dollar tossed in signaling renewed coinage. Meanwhile, exhibits in Tomlinson hall showcased new designs and a brake demonstration, drawing attention from Fernald’s aluminum-wheeled express wagon and other innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
J. Fernald
Fernald Manufacturing Company
Joanesville, C
S. W. Kent
Cazenovia
Meyercord Company
Willian F. Kramer
Dayton
D. M. Parry
Hall of Representatives
State House
W. H. Fitzgerald
New York
Morris Woodhull
G. H. Babceck
Technical School
New York City
E. M. Hotchkiss
Carriage Builders’ Association
Youngs Men's Institute
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Wallingford on Stand in Assault Case Involving Child
The Wallingford case for assault on Lola Starry continued in criminal court on Thursday. Wallingford testified he kissed the child but denied other charges and could not recall details. A large crowd gathered as his testimony proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wallingford
Lola Starry
Wallingford
Henderson Seeks Bankruptcy Declaration In Walkertown
Edgar Henderson of Walkertown asks to be declared bankrupt citing debts of 1900 dollars and limited resources to pay. He asserts he has insufficient wherewithal to meet obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Henderson
Walkertown
Prominent Figures Die Including Ex Mayor Black and Noted Figures
Obituary notes report the deaths of ex mayor John Black aged 71 in Milwaukee Judge Davis W Small aged 73 in Oconomowoc Wisconsin banker Frank L Henry aged 40 in New York Mrs Mary Ruby 87 Warrensburg Missouri sister of Kit Carson Hon Peter Mitchell Montreal a pioneer of the Canadian federation details vary by source year and city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Black
Milwaukee
Davis W. Small
Oconomowoe
Wis
Frank L. Henry
New York
Mary Ruby
Kit Carson
Warrensburg
Peter Mitchell
Montreal
Political Succotash in Nebraska Bryanites Rally
Ex Governor Altgeld tours Nebraska for Bryanites and Senator Fairbanks campaigns there before heading to Ohio for speeches. Rear Admiral Schley is reportedly willing to accept a vice presidential nomination if offered. The National Civil Service Reform League calls on the civil service commission to prosecute federal officers urging government employees to support the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Illinois
Nebraska
Fairbanks
Ohio
Schley
Bryan
National Civil Service Reform League
Civil, Service Commission
Carty
Mafeking Bombarded as Boer Forces Press City
Pretoria reports Gen Cronje began the bombardment of Mafeking on Oct 24 after evacuations. Eighteenth Hussars officers captured at Glencoe arrive in Pretoria and are housed at the race course prison. Mafeking defenders number about 2,000 under Lieut.-Col. Baden-Powell. Boer forces estimated five times larger. The town features a fort, entrenchments, barricades, and an armored British train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
Marquez
Pretoria
Cronje
Mafeking
Eighteenth Hussars
Glencoe
Elandslaagte
Baden-Powell
Steyn's Bold Move in Cape Town Annexation
President Steyn of the Orange Free State issues a proclamation annexing part of the Cape Colony. The act alarms the British and stirs local Boers to arm and aid their cause, with the move seen as protecting Boers in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Steyn
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
Street Railway Schedules Split on Illinois and College Avenues
Manager McGowan of the street railway company announced that beginning Friday Oct 27 the Illinois Street and College Avenue lines will operate separately. The Illinois Street cars will run from Union Station on a five minute schedule. The allege cars will also run on a five minute schedule. Cars for Fairview will run over the Illinois line on a twenty minute schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGowan
The
Street Railway Company
Tllinois
Typhoid Prevalence Cited By City Sanitarian
Dr. Clark of the city health department says typhoid deaths will exceed last year’s total but most cases entered Indianapolis from outside and not from local spread. Ten deaths occurred in September and a similar count is expected this month. Low stream water is linked to more cases, yet no serious epidemic is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Castle Hall
Supreme Body
Hudson
Qchiosts
Clark
Indianapolis
Georgia Lawmakers Meet in Regular Session
Reports from Havana indicate Cuban anger as fighting is barred. Atlanta residents label Lieut Brumby as Manila’s true hero. Seattle hosts the National W C T U silver jubilee closing. Miners in Oskaloosa Ta go on strike over wage disputes. Wm H Daniels of Lehigh Pa dies from neckjaw after broom wire injures his leg. Fall River Manufacturers' Association to confer with textile workers over wage increases. Hugh H Hammond of Chicago on trial for alleged murder of John T Shayne, linked to a divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Havana
Eoch
Atlanta
Lieut
Brumby
Manila
National W. C. T. U
Seattle
Wash
Oskaloosa
Wm H. Daniels
Lehigh
Manufacturers’ ‘Association
Fall River
Mass
Hugh H. Hammond
Chicago
John T. Shayne
Hammond
Mafeking afire under Boer shelling report
A message from Ladysmith reports Mafeking is afire in several places but flames are believed controlled as shelling by Boer guns continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Mafeking
General Symons Dies From Glencoe Wounds
Under-Secretary of War Wyndman told the House of Commons that General Symons, wounded at Glencoe, died of his injuries. The October report confirms his death as a result of battle wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wyndman
House of Commons
Symons
Glencoe
Joined Forces Gen Yule Arrives at Ladysmith
Gen White reports Gen Yule reached Ladysmith early Thursday with his troops in ragged condition and needing rest. No engagement with the Boers occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
White
Yule
Ladysmith
Martial Law Proclaimed in Natal
London reports martial law proclaimed throughout Natal and the governor-general orders out the Rifle Association to defend Pietermaritzburg due to rising unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Natal
The
Rifle Association
Pietermaritzeburg
Toledo's Big Show Explained to Indiana Commission
Indiana commissioners for the Ohio centennial and northwest expo met at the state house to organize with officers led by D M Parry as president. The group reviewed Toledo's push to outdo world fairs, Toledo park preparations, and a $500,000 Congress appropriation while planning Indiana's exhibit plans and upcoming Chicago meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
D. M. Parry
Toledo
State House
W. W. Ross
Evansville
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennea
Eli M. Hobbs
Salem
Benjamin MM. Hutchins
Columbus
Jesse W. Wei
Greet Cauelty
Charles Downing
Creenfield
D. Ms. Parery
George W. Hull
Northwest Territory
Congress
Chicago
Dee
Hurty and Morrison Clash Over Birth Reporting Law
Secretary Hurty threatens to impeach President Morrison and the city health board if they do not enforce a 15 day birth reporting requirement. Morrison opposes the provision arguing a 30 day limit is fair and fears strict enforcement will reduce reported births as physicians conceal records to protect families. An altercation occurred on Thursday, with Hurty warning of consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Hurty
State Board of Health
Dr. Morrison
Indianapolis
Morrison Stil
Total Eclipse of the Sun Observed in Athens Inquiry
Scientists from around the world will gather in Athens, Georgia, on May 28, 1900, to observe a total solar eclipse. The Coast Geodetic Survey selected the site for its central location and longer eclipse duration in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hamburg inventor plans water walking shoes
Cable chat reports Pare Crossman of Hamburg has created tinp shoes ten and a half feet long to walk on water. London dispatch notes rumors the king and queen of Belgium favor a prospective marriage between Archduchess Stephanie and Count Lonyay, but the union is reportedly being ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
London
Belgium
Daug Ter
Archduchess
Stephanie
Trian
Lonyay
Grand hotel sale tease with odd items listed
A fragmented item list mentions robes blankets driving gloves and a man’s apes. the text hints at a hotel or sale context with unclear and nonstandard phrasing. No clear entities emerge from the readable content.
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ITT
the Sun
America
Powderly
Washington
Gren. Powderly
Bureau of Immigration
United States
Librarians
Henry and McClain
City Life
K. OF P
Knights of Pythias
E. Chiost
Gen. Symons
Grand ‘Hotel ‘Atest
Feed
Janes
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