Deadly Mayon Volcano Erupts Across Philippine Villages
Reports from Tacoma detail the Mayon eruption on the island of Luzon. Flames, lava, and ash threaten Baccaca Malipot and Liberi with hundreds dead and towns destroyed while hemp plantations suffer heavy damage. The eruption has caused widespread destruction since late June.
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Tacoma
Wash
Mayon
Lazen
Hong Kong
Onl
Baccaca
Malipot
Liberi
Duty or Death For Resting Patrolman Seaman
Patrolman Joseph KR Seamans was dropped from the payroll for neglect of duty after refusing to continue patrolling late at night. He told commissioners he would die at his post if needed, but witnesses said he rested at the west district road houses and near the insane hospital.
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Joseph KR. Seamans
Commissioners of Public Safety
Police Department
Seamans
Stoddard
Mount Jackson
Capt
Quigley
Sergt. Kruger
D. M. Dove
Burt Miller
Washington and
Delawarests
Miller
Dove
Police Report Highlights City Safety Efforts
Commissioners of public safety received monthly department reports on Wednesday. Supt. Colbert reported 494 arrests including 72 females and 92 under 20, with 144 for assault and battery and six for burglary. patrol wagons logged 649 miles and 273 prisoners were taken to the station. $2,950.12 worth of goods recovered. Chief Barrett cited 50 alarms, 615 miles traveled and 17,230 feet of hose laid.
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Commissioners of Public Safety
Colbert
Police Department
Barrett
Office Desks and Tailor Advertisements in Illinois Notice
An OCR snippet shows an assortment of ads and notices including office desks and tailor services connected to Illinois. It includes names like Jones and Jan Dusiless and references to St. Illinois. The readable text hints at classifieds or trade notices from a local newspaper page.
Rattlesnake Pete Survives Major Bite With Kerosene Treatment
Peter Gruber known as Rattlesnake Pete in Pennsylvania oil fields was bitten by a six foot rattler while cleaning a cage of snakes at his saloon. After failing remedies a newspaper man recommended kerosene oil. Gruber's hands were immersed and the poisoned blood oozed from the wounds, leading to recovery.
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Rochester
Peter Gruber
State
Pennsylvania
Pete
Gruber
Miss Conner's Release From Insane Hospital
Clara May Conner, once a Shelby county singer, has been released from Central hospital for the insane through habeas corpus after her New York friends and Prof L G Parma aided her. Her father Charles Conner died, leaving 317 owed on the estate. She resides with cousin Mrs Alma Conner at 221 Senate Avenue.
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Clara May Conner
Shelby County
Central Hospital For the Insane
L. G. Parma
New York
Charles Conner
Indiana Trust Company
Suar Gian
Alma Conner
Senate Ave
Indianapolis Weather Forecast Brief
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 6 p m Aug 4 calls for cooler conditions with occasional rains overnight and Thursday morning, followed by fair skies Thursday afternoon. Noon temperature Wednesday was 76 and 2 p m reading was 73.
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Indianapolis
Princely Knights Honor Minor Officers At Park Meeting
Bethany park officials face a deficit as attendance must rise next week. Election of officers occurred Wednesday with no major scramble. The Princely Knights of Character Castle, a new boys group, showed strong presence during a two week park camp. Rev D R Toucas spoke on perils of boys, Rev W F Switzer on knights work, Mrs T S Adams on knights at home. Prof H A Willett continued bible study lectures.
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Bethany Park
Princely Knights of Character Castle
D. R. Toucas
W. F. Switzer
T.S. Adams
H. Ta. Willett
Cashier terms clash with new county rule
The legislature set county treasurer terms to begin January first, but Bartholomew county chose Henry W. Rithwick as treasurer until January first after John Walker’s term expired August first. The attorney general says the constitution fixes a two year term and Walker cannot stay until January first, affecting many cases statewide.
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John Walker
Bartholomew County
Henry W. Rithwick
Rithwick
Morton Monument plan discussed by Denison committee
The Morton monument committee met in Denison on Tuesday and endorsed placing the monument on the south approach to the state house. They discussed four fundraising plans totaling 40000 dollars, including a one dollar assessment on 25000 G A R members and a Morton day with public offerings. Lt. Gen. Haggard, chair, will contact sculptors. next meeting set for fair week.
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Morton
Denison
State House
Gev. Haggard
Military Park Concert Program by First Regiment Artillery Band
The First regiment artillery band will perform at Military Park on Wednesday evening in March. The program includes Thelma A Pleasant Evening Serenade Piccolo solo by Mr H D Kaiser Light Cavalry Return of the Troops Darbys Dream Waltz Chinese Lantern Selection El Capitan In the Village Tavern Polka Infernal Gallop.
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Military Park
Regiment Artilley
Thelma
H. D. Kaiser
Light Cavalry
Belief in Hinshaw Innocence Persists Amid Confession
Mrs Qyer mother of Thurza Hinshaw, murdered victim, maintains Hinshaw’s innocence. She has written a letter hoping Noah Raney’s confession will free him. Raney is due for arrest when released from prison on August 20.
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Hinshaw
Qyer
Thurza Hinshaw
William E. Hinshaw
Noah Raney
Raney
Whitsett Funeral Stock Promises Largest Up-to-Date Selection
The Whitsett funeral stock in the city advertises the most extensive and modern assortment, claiming to exceed three competitors combined. It guarantees products ranging from the cheapest to the finest, at lower prices and with no charge for certain items.
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Charles T. Whitsett
Miners Across Regions Reach Strike Expansion
In Columbus Ohio President Ratchford cites De Armitt’s mine closures as boosting the miners cause and plans a West Virginia focus. A Illinois Duquoin district strike adds 1000 workers, with brewer and locomotive unions contributing funds. Italian miner Joseph Goiazzani is beaten to death in Corinth West Virginia amid rising violence as Iowa miners spark renewed action at Forbush Rathbun and Centerville mines.
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National Brewery Association
New York
Union of Brewers
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Stainers
Corinth
WL Va Aus
Joseph Goiazzani
Censured Katie Wade Fined for Profanity in Racial Dispute
Katie Wade was fined one pound and costs by Justice Lockman for profanity after a racial argument with neighbor Mary Morrison. The case, appealed to the criminal court, involved taunts about color and a remark that Mary was a black cow, later softened by the tail remark.
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Katie Wade
Justice Lockman
Criminal Court
Katie
Mary Morrison
Summerst
Morrison
Mary
Ye Singin Skale Of Ye Olden Time In Mapleton Hall
A Wednesday evening program titled Ye singin skale of ye olden time will be held at Mapleton 1. O. O. F. hall under Sylvia Rebekah lodge. Nov 441 assisted by St Paul M E christian endeavours. Admis sion ten cents. Proceeds go to the fund for an old peoples home by the Rebekah lodges of Indiana. Located on eight acres between Mapleton and Fairview park.
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Mapleton 1
O. O. F. Hall
Sylvia Rebekah Lodge
St. Paul
Pugilist Reverend Lectures on Africa at Broad Ripple Meeting
Rev. Edward Matthews ex-pugilist explorer spoke at a Pentecost bands meeting in Broad Ripple Tuesday night. He joined Stanley in the Livingston search and shared missionary experiences and needs in Africa's missionary fields with the audience.
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Edward Matthews
Africa
Broad Ripple
Stanley
Livingston
Humorous Camp Sessions Limit Lectures to Cool Hours
Lazy Actor and heat dampen camp activities at Acton with lectures shifted to cool morning and evening. Evangelist Hartsock preached twice as Epworth League members hosted a sunny lawn social titled dolce far niente on Wednesday.
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Acton
Evangelist Hartsock
Epworth League
Swirl of Society Notes From Local Social Circles
Mr and Mrs Edwin Farmer plan to return to Indianapolis around August 15. Mrs Wells hosted Meridian W C I U at her home on Broadway. Mr and Mrs Annis Burk left Wednesday for Nashville for ten days. Mrs Frederick P Rush entertained informally with coffee for Miss Rice and Miss Von Starkloff Portland. Miss Esta Tucker and Mr Frank B Garner quietly wed Tuesday evening and left for an eastern trip. Mr and Mrs L A Linsey hosted a barn dance at 354 College Ave Tuesday night in a newly opened barn with wheat oats and corn emblems and electric lighting Japanese lanterns and hand painted programs.
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Edwin Farmer
Indianapolis
Wells
Meridian W. Co. I. U
SB Groadway
Annis Burk
Nashville
Tenn
Frederick P. Rush
Miss Rice
von Starkloff
Portland
Esta Tucker
Frank B. Garner
L. A. Ixinsey
College Ave
Citizens Street Railway Tax Fight Before State Board
The State Board of Tax Commissioners hears an appeal from Mallen County citizens Wan Vorhis and Shepard arguing the Citizens Street Railway should be assessed higher. They claim the road’s value near $5,000,000 with $4,000,000 in bonds and point to stock value and past court testimonies to support a higher assessment. They contend current values ignore franchise and income aspects while real estate is undervalued.
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Daily Reporter
Afr van Vorhis
Messrs
van Vorhis
Shepard
Bross
Tse
freHikes
Marion County
Ford
Winter
Counts Board
Ue State Board
Scheperrd Furthei
New Man
Supreme Court
Tie
Rozpd
Mfant
Fletcher’s Bank
Street Railroad P
Buskirk
Bicycle Campaign Heats Up In Mayor Race
The campaign centers on Bookwalter and Harding in a clean fight for mayor with both claiming broad support. Clerkship nominations pit Bolly Haysa and Chas. Eliott as Bookerwalter friends push Elliott and Harding backers push Harding. Ex Judge Stubbs opposes for police judge with possible last minute candidate chatter. Burdock Blood Bitters touted as cure for skin and blood diseases.
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Kerflu
Bookwalter
Harding
Hack
Bolly Haysa
Chas. Eliott
Elliott
Mr. Harding
Maltsters Seek National Trust Control With Sugar and Oil Backing
A Herald report details a proposed maltsters trust valued at 25 million dollars with 80 percent of U S output. Seymour Scott recruited firms from Milwaukee Watertown Syracuse Buffalo and more to form a temporary leadership and plan a meeting to decide action. The glucose and sugar trusts are said to back the move linking to broader standard oil interests.
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New York
the Herald
Seymour Scott
Scott Malting Company
Lyons
N. Y
Manhattan
Milwaukee Malt and Grain Company
Wraus-Merkel
Hamsel Malt
William Gerlach & Co
Milwaukee
William Buchheit Malting Company
Watertown
Wis
William Rahr Sons Co
T. M. H. Pettit Malting Company
Wisconsin
W. H. Purcell Company
Rice & Bullen
the Brand, Bullen & Gund Co
Hales & Curtis
John Carden
Carden Malting Company
I. Jd. Aaron & Co
A. Schwill & Co
Chicago
J. Weyl & Co
Pittsburg
Jacob Wesehler
Lhie
Curtis Estate
Buffalo
Hamilton
United States
Glucose Trust
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil
Matt
Franks Diller Dead A Popular County Treasurer Clerk
Frank Us Diller aged 82 died at his mother’s home 27 School St at 3 50 this Wednesday morning after a five week illness of phnid fever He long served in the county treasurer office since September and was a former railroad clerk He was a baritone singer in local groups and a member of the Arion glee club Survived by his mother sister Rose brother George in the fire department and other relatives Funeral Friday afternoon with Irvin Adaras directing
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Treasury
Frank Us. Diller
County Treasurer's Office
School St
Lawrencebays
Indianapolis
Prank Diller
Big Four Railroad
Flo
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Arion Glee Club
Marion
Rose
George
Irvin
Adaras
Habeas Hearing Set For Carr and Gohegan In Ivy Case
Attorneys for George Carr and Robert Gohegan seek habeas relief as charges remain assault with intent to kill over the Brightwood murder of Charles Ivy. They argue Carr acted in self defense and ask for release on recognizance or bail at Thursday morning proceeding.
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Dickson & Hynes
George Carr
Robert Gohegan
Charles O. Ivy
Brightwood
Carr
Missing Kate Holler Leaves Orphan Home
Kate Holler aged 14 fled from a German orphans home a week ago after an evening out. Authorities suspect her aunt in Morristown may be involved and are conducting a careful investigation into the disappearance.
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Kate Holler
Morristown
Hoosiers on Deck for 1897 L A W National Meet
Philadelphia hosts the eighteenth national meet of the L A W with 3404 members registered from coast to coast. Indianapolis officials push to land the 1897 event, presenting reasons to delegates and hosting a Walton Hotel base and Mayor Taggart leading the bid.
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Philadelphia
America
The
Leagihe
Browd
Ciherrsasts
Pllace
Pacific
Atlantic
Lins Angéles
Cal
Associated Cycling Clubs
Indianapolis
ISI
Walton Hotel
Tinggart
Andara
Delaware
Tington Park
Noted Durham faces indeterminate sentence law quandary
A New Point D D Durham, linked to forgery, questions the indeterminate sentence law as he faces 1 to 4 years in Indiana while still under parole. He claims other states cannot hold him after release, and he may be removed only on proper warrants. Durham appears relieved to avoid return to Carol where forgery charges loom.
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D. D. Durham
Indiana
Durhem
Durham
Carol
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Jan Dusiless Cais
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de Armitt
Ohio
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Mnesses
State Board of Tax Commmissioners
Street Railway
Citizens’ Street Railroad
State Board of Six Commissioners
Llen County
Wan Vorhis
Bockwalter
A Harding
Standard Oil Company
Frank Diller
Hoosiers
Hon. T. Taggart
A. W
Wallace and
Holtz
Floyd
Matrin
Greenfield
Manning
Char
Indiana G Mining Company
L. Louis
Board of Trade
John E. Turner
Northern Pacific Railroad
Klondike
H.T. Conde
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Denison House
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