Grand Jury probes Higgins bribery case in Marion county
The Marion county grand jury met in special session Friday to investigate bribery allegations against Councilman John Higgins. Prosecutor Pugh expects a report by Saturday but may extend sessions. councilman Berinauer’s case may also be reviewed. The panel includes J F Fesler Anthony Bals Geo Hanch Wm Moore Whos Shufelton and Wallace Maine. Higgins is a Democrat. Judge Alford gave broad instructions allowing inquiry into any aspect of alleged council corruption.
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Marion County Grand Jury
John Higgins
Pugh
Higgins
Ber- Inauer
J. F. Fesler
Anthony Bals
Geo. Hanch
Wm. Moore
Whos
Shufelton
Wallace
Maine
sHiggies
Alford
Testimony tightens hinge on switch ordinance
D M Parry chief witness against Higgins was early on hand and stayed most of the morning. Fred Adams Parry's clerk testified he heard the conversation between Higgins and Parry. James Osgood landowner in West Indianapolis testified Higgins asked about the value to push the switch ordinance. Negley councilman testified after lunch and was said to have light on the Parry story. De Witt Moore Pennsylvania railroad assistant engineer testified in afternoon. Higgins went to the grand jury room Friday and declined to say what he will testify to.
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D. M. Parry
Higgins
Fred Adams
Parry
James Osgood
Indianapolis
Negley
de Witt Moore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Grand Jury
Dassent
Hedges
MaNady
West St
Wilhelm
W. Washington St
Mallady
Robbins
James Madden
Concord St
Mrs. Wilhelm
Gunder
Quigley
Bernauer Returns Amid Grand Jury Hints Of Voluntary Testimony
Councilman Bernauer returns from West Baden as charges surface that he and Councilman Higgins sought money from D. M. Parry to influence votes for a policy switch. He says he will testify before the grand jury and plans to confer with Prosecutor Pugh. Early witnesses include Deputy-city clerk August Tamm and city staffers Spencer Brennan.
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Bernauer
West Baden
Higgins
D. M. Parry
Parry
River Ave Bridge to Undergo Repairs Next Week
The street railway company notified City Engineer Jeup that next week it will begin repairing and strengthening the River Ave bridge over White River to improve access to West Indianapolis. The project includes new flooring, stronger structure, and first class track work after delays caused by prior improvements and use of transfer devices.
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Street Railway Company
Jeup
River-ave
White River
West
Indianapolis
Well Known Clerk Stricken At Work
Albert S. Upham of 528 Hamilton Avenue, a clerk in the Big Four freight office, suffered apoplexy at his desk Friday morning. Dr. Thompson of the City Dispensary attended him. Upham is a longtime employee and his condition is reported not dangerous.
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Big Four
Thompson
Four Men Held in Murder Case of Mrs. Wilhelm
Detectives press case in Indianapolis murder of Mrs. John Wilhelm. Four men including John Wilhelm, William Mallady, Felix Robbins and Frank Hedges face loitering charges now upgraded to murder. New witness places Robbins with the victim at 7 p.m. Hedges denies guilt. Mallady silent. The son James Madden corroborates parts of the father's account. Preliminary hearing set for Tuesday.
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John Wilhelm
William Mallady
Felix Robbins
Frank Hedges
Mallady
Hedges
Aganst Hedges
Robbins
John Wilhelm, Jr
Quisley
Capt
Kinney
Police Theory Shrink Wraps on River Murder Case
Police favor Mallady as the killer in a murder case tied to Mrs. Wilhelm and Mallady’s alleged accomplice Hedges. They sketch a plan to lure her to the river bottom, choke her, and hide the body, with coroner deeming the death strangulation.
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Mallady
Hedges
Ben
Leopards Nellie Delivers Four Jaguar Cubs at Zoo
A birth occurred at S Bostock's new Zoo on Friday as leopardess Nellie produced four cubs from Cartouche the jaguar. The mother and cubs are doing well and will be shown at the Zoo opening on Saturday. Extra precautions were taken to keep Nellie calm due to the danger she perceives to her young.
Dowie Claims $1000 Baptism Charge From Chicago Trip
In Mishawaka Indiana the administrator of the Mary Redding estate reports a bill of one thousand dollars from John Alexander Dowie. He says the charge covers a baptism trip about 90 miles from Chicago to administer the rite for Mrs. Mary Redding.
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Mary Redding
John Alexander Dowie
Chicago
Boarder Exposed as Robber Hidden at 1101 Marloweave
Gustav Heinze reports his boarder Max Luber stole 2360 dollars and a gold watch after Luber convinced him to withdraw funds from the bank. Luber disappeared Tuesday and is believed headed toward Germany. Heinze, an Atlas engine works machinist, had saved for a home.
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Gustav Heinze
Marloweave
Max Luber
Luber
Heinze
Germany
Atlas Engine Works
South Africa
What can be done over the loan desk to help readers
Miss Margaret Mann of the University of Illinois library school presented a paper at the Indiana Library Association opening session in the state house on improving reader choice at the loan desk. Twenty delegates peppered her with questions as Miss Mann spoke. Miss Helen Tracy Guild of Bloomington, association president, gave an address. A session is planned for Friday night and the group will adjourn Saturday.
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Indiana Library Association
State House
Margaret Mann
Champaign
University of Hivols Library School
Board of Works payroll trims pavement plan halted
The Board of Works payroll for street repairs dropped to 802.69 from 844.40, remaining higher than summer levels. The board rescinded sidewalk cementing from New York to Washington streets amid a large remonstrance. Chairman Sahm said pavement would be laid next year if council permission is obtained.
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Board of Works
Caplitolave
New York
Washington Sts
Sahm
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Box Ad Copy
A compact Cascarets candy Cathartic box described as handy for a purse or vest pocket and claimed to prevent illness. Advertising copy notes all druggists carry it at 10 or 25 cents.
Colored men addressed mob in Shelbyville courthouse rally
Allison W. Sweeney, Alex E. Manning, Philip Jones and William Miller spoke to an audience in Shelbyville courthouse Thursday night. Afterward a mob of colored and white hoodlums followed them to the train. Sheriff Schoelch and deputies aided by citizens stopped the attack.
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Allison W. Sweeney
Alex E. Manning
Philip Jones
William Miller
Indianapolis
Shelbyville Court
Schoelch
Near Fatal Strychnine Poisoning Suspected Suicide
Mee Rogers of 209 West McCauley street nearly died after strychnine poisoning Thursday night. Dr J M Rhodes treated her for three hours and expects recovery. Neighbors note she had threatened suicide over domestic troubles, though she denies an attempt. medicine found on a dump by her children.
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Mee Rogers
W. McCauley-st
J. M. Rhodes
Hatchet Buried Between Governor Bradley and Col Young
Senator Culberson criticizes Bryan under campaign strain. Chicago Republicans plan 125000 parade marchers for Saturday sound money event. Employers accused of pressuring workers to join. Democratic National Committee secretary claims Chicago board of trade closing signals GOP. Roosevelt parade slated with 47 bands in New York Friday night as Bryan counters Saturday. Senator West denies a renewed senate candidacy.
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Col. Young
Kentucky
Senator Culberson
Bryan
Chicago
Jones
Walsh
National Democratic Committee
Chicago Board of Trade
Congress
Roosevelt
New York
Teddy
Fifth-ave
Prohis Wax It to Kern and Durbin in Seven-Column Display
The Patriot Phalanx brands Kern and Durbin as friends of liquor, alleging Durbin owns interests in two Anderson drug stores selling liquor and keeps fine drinks at home. The piece cites liquor league quotes, church figures, and a Royal Arch News reprint denying Kern’s support for the Nicholson bill.
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Anderson
Durbin
Sam Leveen
Royal Arch
Leveen
David H. Durbin
Liquor League
Young Durbin
Canada
Kern
Phalanx
Royal Arch News
Nicholson
Taggart and Croker Money Talk Stirs Indiana Link
A prominent Republican on Friday asserts Taggart received $50,000 from Boss Croker for Indiana purposes. He claims county bills were settled after Taggart’s return and notes Tammany figures corroborate the payment. The speaker argues Croker cares little for Bryan’s election but aims to thwart Hill later by control of convention delegates.
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Boss Croker
Indiana
Tammany
New York
Croker
Bryan
New York City
Hill
Indir “x
Indiana Democratic events span cities with notable speakers
Senators Beveridge and Aillison and Speaker Henderson addressed Evansville on Thursday night in a long meeting. The Indiana Dental College Democratic Club organized with B J Stembel as president and Frank Peterson as vice president. Ex Secretary of State W R Myers spoke in Greenleaf Hall North Indianapolis, followed by Frank Burke Capt W E English and J Frank Hanley in Richmond on Thursday night as Main Street was packed.
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Beveridge
Aillison
Henderson
Evansville
Indiana Dental College
Democratic Club
B. J. Stembel
Frank Peterson
C. D. Lucas
Bert van Gilder
W. R. Myers
Anderson
Greenleaf Hall
Indianapolis
Central Ave Trolley Poles Moved to Street Sides
County commissioners order the street car company to remove poles from the center of Central Avenue north of Fall Creek and relocate them to the street sides as Central Avenue undergoes repairs. Seaton the Hatter advertises the best $2.00 hats.
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THE
SUN
Street Car Company
Central-ave
Fallcreek
Seaton
WASHINGTON BRYAN HITS NEW JERSEY STREETS IN MASS RALLY
Col. W. J. Bryan spoke at Hoboken theater at 8 30 am on Saturday concluding a heavy New Jersey canvass with multiple speeches planned. Supporters worship him while leaders debate funds of about 200000 to energize the campaign.
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Hoboken
N. J
W. J. Bryan
Grover Cleveland’s Registry Spot Remains Silent
In Princeton on October 26 Grover Cleveland’s name appears on the voter registry outside the post office but he declines to say whether he will vote or which way. The sphinx like response puzzles onlookers as the registry draws attention.
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Cleveland
Senator Jones on Gen. Wheeler backing Bryan
Chicago October 26 Senator Jones asserts Gen. Joe Wheeler told him in person he will vote for Bryan. The remark ties Wheeler to the Democratic front in the 1900 campaign.
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Bryan
Jones
Chicago
Gen
Joe Wheeler
Roosevelt Praised at Syracuse Demonstration
Syracuse residents packed a mass rally Thursday night to honor Gov. Roosevelt. He said the ratification would sway wavering voters and announced a speech at Madison Square Garden Friday night to continue his campaign momentum.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Get
Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
Betting Board Notes Indiana McKinley and Bryan Wagers
Friday saw bets on Indiana results with McKinley favored. New wagers appeared on Bryan surpassing 1896 votes, and on Durbin and Koehne, while several bets on McKinley carrying Indiana were placed or erased. The best odds moved to $100 to $70, with mixed activity from Harry Walker and others.
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Denison
McKinley
Indiana
Bryan
Durbin
Harry Walker
Koehne
Laila Cantata To Be Repeated At Central Ave Church
The cantata Laila presented last week by the Sunday school under Mrs. Jacob Barth’s direction will be repeated tonight at Central Ave M E Church. The performance was a great success and admission has been reduced to ten cents.
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Laila
Central-ave. M. E
Jacob Barth
Freight Trains Crash Across South Leaves Several Dead
In Columbus Mississippi a freight train hit a switch engine killing Engineer Card and Fireman Holmes. At Chattawa Mississippi a fast freight rear ended a combination train killing H. G. Pretty, B. Kennedy and C. H. Gunn. Merrouge Louisiana saw Engineer Wheeler killed while Lafayette Louisiana endured a head on collision injuring Mrs. F. R. Tol ton of Iberia. Buffalo Bills wild west train in Lafayette crashed into by a Southern Pacific freight. Engineer Whelan sustained a broken leg.
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Miss
Card
Holmes
Chattawa
H. G. Pretty
B. Kennedy
C. H. Gunn
Merrouge
Wheeler
Lafayette
Buffalo Bill
Southern Pacific
Whelan
F. R. Tolton
Iberia
Insurgent Battle Report From Luzon Details Losses
General MacArthur wires Manila details of a fight near Narvican Ilocos Sur 400 insurgents to 1 040 allied troops. Casualties include 4 missing 9 wounded and 6 killed among U S forces with 29 horses missing. Regiment organized at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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V. Heidle
Third Cavalry
Ilocos Sur
Luzon
Juan Villamor
Timos
Bath
Villamor
George II
Charles A. Bindenberg
William fF.son
Andrew T. Johnson
Farrier
Guy E. McClintock
Regiment Cavalry
Thirty-third Infantry
Floyd McPherson
John W. Grace
Floyd H. Heard
Harrys. Johnson
Adam R. Wachs
Alfred Downer
Charles W. Martin
Oscar O. Bradford
Wm. E. Hunder
Slight
John J. Boyd
Samuel P. Harris
Samuel Davis
Fred Schwed
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
DITCH AND RUN FLOOD CONTROL FUNDING FIGHT
The Board of Works discusses cleaning the state Gitex north of Twenty first street. It will not call a special council session for 1800 dollars before the election. Sahm favors cleaning the state shutch and Pogue's run to curb flood damage, while the city controller pushes a 5000 dollar appropriation for next year and aims to obtain funds this year.
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Twenty-first-st
Board of Works
Friary
Sahm
Pogue
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas covers the next 36 hours ending 8 p m on October 27. Expect fair weather tonight Friday night and Saturday. Temperature readings include 62 at 7 a m 76 at moon 76? 2 p m 79.
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Indianapolis
Moon
Protest Payment Tied to Jung Brewing Money Claim
The Jung brewing company sent $1,000 to Controller Johnson with a formal protest. Captain Bieler of the Anheuser-Busch agency notes the outcome could trigger demands for refunds, but Johnson says he will not return any funds until his course is clear.
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Jung Brewing Company
Johnson
Capt. Bieler
Anheuser-Busch
Mr. Johnson
Busy World in New York Wealth and Crime Notes
Standard Oil shares rise to 45 in New York. A Klondike gold lump valued at 154765 arrives in the city. J B Arnold, son of Sir Edwin Arnold, wanted in England for embezzlement, is in New York with detectives. C D Snapp, Memphis figure, has skipped after embezzling 32000 from Caldwell and Smith. A Choctaw council grants a first tribal pardon. John son Jacobs, an Indian, slated for execution. first tribe pardon. Pennsylvania Republicans urge a Washington statue for John Sheypan. Federal officers arrest five men in Anniston for conspiracy and counterfeiting. they claim money was earned by negroes. They confess intent to fraudulently earn witness fees.
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Standard Oil
New York
Klondike
J. B. Arnold
Sir Edwin Arnold
England
C. D. Snapp
Memphis
Pennsylvania Republican Association
Washington
John Sheypan
Fve
Anniston
Ala
Feed Your Horse Janec Dustress Osta Planes
A brief note mentions new planes, 16.0 at, tied to Janec Dustress Osta and Wulechner. Details are sparse and uncertain due to fragmented OCR.
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Janec’Dustress Osta
Wulechner
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