Russia evacuation plan rejected by the powers
Washington dispatch reports that allied powers will reject Russia's plan to withdraw international troops from Pekin and keep forces to garrison the city. Germany England Italy and Austria urge negotiations in Beijing. Japan and the United States favor the peacemaking approach, while France, Germany, and Russia face likely continued occupation through winter. Native resentment grows as mission stations are destroyed and trade declines, threatening wider rebellion.
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Washington
Pekin
Russia
United States
Germany
England
Italy
Austria
China
Japan
France
State Department
Rebellion spreading as outbreak fears southern provinces
Hong Kong dispatch reports growing rebellion across southern provinces with officials warning of rising unrest and potential spread. Authorities brace for further incidents as regional tensions escalate and security measures tighten in major cities.
Warrum replies to F L Littleton defending Burke's record
Henry Warrum, law partner of Frank B. Burke, responds to The Sun editorials by listing Burke's support for the trademark law screen law minors protection acts labor day eight hour law wage rules for female workers anti Pinkerton act and repeal of conspiracy law He defends Burke against charges of opposing anti trust and arbitration bills, notes clashes with railroad interests and a proposed city charter amendment, and says Burke would seek labor justice in Congress not represent any special class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Warrum
Frank B. Burke
THE
SUN
Burke
Frank L. Juittieton
Littleton
Senate
Alley and Bannister
Railroad Men's Committee
Congress
Sound Money League
Wasson’s New Store Expansion Opens Saturday
H P Wasson Department store adds about 10,000 square feet across three floors occupying the former Atlantic and Pacific tea company site. The first floor will enlarge all departments including gentlemen’s furnishings, the second floor houses the muslin department, and the third floor will feature oriental rugs. The owner plans basement expansion later, with annex work at the Circle starting next year to form a single arcade between the Circle and Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Wasson Department
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Wasson
Circle
Washington St
Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold and More
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Weed your horses and disties data even. Case of smallpox in one family at Comer, 16 miles from Rensselaer. Gre child died Monday. Bey Beget's Volsene’d Blocé Cure.
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Comer
Rensselaer
Empress Defiant Edict Calls for Unity and Retaliation
Shanghai dispatch reports an imperial edict dated Tai Yuan Fu Aug 20 stating the court fled Pekin due to Boxer Christian disturbances and fear the emperor would die. Dowager Empress signs the edict urging viceroys to unite avenge injuries, raise taxes, and enroll troops in a defiant tone.
Ward Urges Methodists to Repudiate Christ's Wine
A campaign letter from John Ward of New York urges the Methodist church and the W C T U to denounce Christ's wine symbolism in the Lord's Supper. He claims Jesus erred in endorsing wine and advocates supporting Bryan over McKinley to curb trusts and imperialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Methodist Church
McKinley
Christ
Methodist Episcopal Church
State may have to pay back overdue school fund interest
Expert Ayres and Mr. Lesley examine why $40,000 back interest on the school fund was paid by the county to the state treasurer a year ago. The fund totals about 960,000 with the state collecting 6 percent interest regardless of county cash flow, based on old land sale records from the 1820s and 1830s.
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Ayres
Lesley
Marion County
Court House
Mr. Ayres
Li Hung Chang pressures powers over Pekin retreat
A Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang using the Chinese minister in St Petersburg to urge Russia to quit Pekin. He then seeks London influence to persuade England. Li allegedly promises Russia three provinces in return for withdrawing allied forces and securing favorable peace terms.
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London
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Russia
Pekin
England
Earl Li
Dore Johnson admits tax levy miscalculation
Dore Johnson city controller and aide to Mayor Tagegart conceded on Wednesday that his fall estimate of a 59 cent levy was too low. He attributed shortfalls of about 60 000 in taxes and exemptions totaling around 12 090 plus 10 000 in brewery taxes, concluding the levy should have been about six cents higher and noting potential borrowing needs for year end.
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Tagegart
Johnson
Three Good Democrats heating and lighting company formed
The Home's heating and lighting company incorporated on Wednesday plans to heat Indianapolis and Woodruff Place by hot water and provide electricity and steam. Location of the plant is undecided. Capital stock is $250,000 with directors Samuel E. Rauh Crawford Fairbank and Edward Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Indianapolis
Woodruff Place
Samuel E. Rauh
Crawford Fairbank
Edward Hawkins
County allocates 3500 for Central-ave repairs
The county council has approved 3500 dollars for repairing Central-avenue north of Fall Creek. John McGregor says work will begin immediately, targeting the stretch and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central-ave
Fall Creek
John McGregt
McGahre Urges Baich to Rethink McKinley Support
John McGahre of Brooklyn asserts that Mrs Baich has made a grave error. He claims McKinley is a man of destiny on the Lord's side and warns prayers will go unanswered, predicting she will be glad later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGahre
Brooklyn
Wyandot man pledges prayers against black Republicans
James L. Dorcas of Wyandot Michigan declares he will repeat a prayer five times daily or until opponents of Bryan are defeated. He describes Bryan as a thorough temperance man and expresses political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Dorcas
Wyandot, Mich
Bryan
New York Woman Urges Asylum For Fools After McKinley Win
Jennie Ott writes sharply about a political opponent, insulting her and her sex, suggesting she be sent to an asylum and urging the removal of a prayer chain from the closet as McKinley is elected by a vast majority. The letter mixes personal attack with politicized scorn and admonitions toward a rival's marital status and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Ott
New York
McKinley
R. C
Murder Rumor Malone Barber Shop Tragedy
Bicycle-cops Trimpe and Streight report a murder rumor after a dead man found in a barber shop at 1408 West Street. Barber D. E. Farrell, 26 Chadwick Street, quarreled with his wife Tuesday night and was discovered in an unnatural position beside a window, prompting suspicions of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimpe
Streight
West-st
D. E. Farrell
Chadwick Sr
Letter Calling McKinley Defeat Aiding Cutan Independence
Mrs V V Anderson of New Rochelle declares support for McKinley’s defeat. She cites her late noble son who opposed McKinley as unworthy, urging publication of his months long writing that arraigns McKinley and his administration to aid the Cutans in gaining independence.
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V. V. Anderson
New Rochelle
McKinley
William McKinley
Canteen Debate Stirred by Soldier's Letter
Clark J. Wade of St. Louis defends military canteens in a lengthy missive to Mrs. Batch. He recalls serving 1866 to 1878 without canteens, condemns the W C T U for aiding saloon-keepers and divebars, and argues abolishing the canteen promotes vice and crime. He portrays army posts as surrounded by vile establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark J. Wade
St. Louis
Electricians' Strike Unlikely in Indianapolis
Electricians did not strike Wednesday morning and are unlikely to strike. If a strike occurs, wages would not rise. employers pay all workers union and non union the union rate, while Charles Merkel pays two thirds more than the union demand. Leaders of two large firms say a strike would not help the electricians, as there are not enough union men to field all work and they refuse to force union membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Merkel
Indianapolis
Not Guilty For Teen Climbs Theater Skyhole Trespass
Ray Hedges a 15 year old from Massachusetts was found not guilty in police court of trespass. He climbed to a theater roof Tuesday night with intent to drop through a skylight after lacking money for the Empire show. Special policeman Wilson spotted him before any harm.
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Ray Hedges
Massachusetts
Wilson
Weather Forecast for Indianapolia and vicinity
Weather forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 PM September 6 calls for fair conditions, possible thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. Wednesday night may bring activity with a rise to around 90 by Thursday afternoon. Temperature readings include 71 at 7 AM, 87 at noon, and 90 at 2 PM. Diphtheria sore throat croup remedies advertised for instant relief and permanent cure by Dr. Thomas' Elect ria Oil available at drug stores.
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Indianapolia
Thomas
Persimmon Brigade to Hold Sept Reunion in G. 44 R. Hall
The Persimmon Brigade association comprising Indiana volunteers from the With, 6th, With and N8th regiments will gather for their annual reunion on September 19 at the G. 44 R. hall at 139 N. Delaware. A campfire will follow in the evening amid plans made at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs J J Bolton at 22% Central Ave. A 5 o'clock dinner for attendees was arranged.
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Persimmon Brigade Association
Indiana
R. Hall
N. Delawarest
J. J Bolton
Centralave
Teulom
Burglar Chased At Benzer’s Dry Goods Store
Patrolman Hite and Mellen confronted a burglar at Benzer’s dry goods store located at 30 W. Washington on Wednesday morning. The suspect fled through the back as officers entered the front and dashed five blocks down Westyst. He disappeared into an alley and was not located. nothing appeared to be missing from the store.
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Hite and
Mellen
Benzer
Washington St
Westyst
Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure and Bennett Photos for a Dollar
A compact market note lists remedies and goods including Ry Hoyt's blood cure claimed to address poisoning and Les Bennett's photographic services priced at one dollar. The item appears with a street corner commodity listing in downtown Washington.
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Ry Hoyt
Model Farm For Sale Near City On 160 Acres
For sale a model farm of 160 acres two miles from the city. Includes 4 percent acreage capture. Contact Gee P. Plisterer at 26 Virginia Ave for details and negotiations.
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Gee P. Plisterer
Virginia-ave
English's Letter Converts 30 In Frankfort Says Chairman Hernly
Capt W E English who left the Democratic party is active in campaigns across Indiana. In Frankfort he converted 26 residents while 100000 copies of his letter are circulating in country papers. Scott County erects an English day to read the letter to every family as Republicans hope to swing the 1896 Democratic edge.
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W. E. English
Alum Springs
Roosevelt
Indiana
Hernly
English
Frankfort
Scott County
Scott Eotunty
Ervin
Fairbanks Speech Hailed as Biggest Campaign Effort
The Indiana Republican campaign opens with Senator Fairbanks delivering the largest effort of his career at English's opera house. John L. Grims presides while the Marion marching club escorts Fairbanks from Denison house. The Marion glee club will provide music and new uniforms debut.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
English
Opera
Marion Marching Club
John L. GriMbs
Denison House
Marion Glee Club
Eckels to Speak in Four Cities for Republicans
Former currency controller Eckels has pledged four speeches for the national Republican committee. The selected cities are Indianapolis Minneapolis Cincinnati and Cleveland. State chairman Hernly has not been told when Eckels will visit Indianapolis. He is described as a gold Democrat.
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Indianapolis
Eckels
National Republican Committee
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Hernly
German American voter agitation committee opens headquar ters in Lombard
Assistant secretary J W Loeper of the German American club agitation committee opened headquarters in Lombard next to the state democratic committee lit rooms on Wednesday All matters regarding the German American voter will be referred to this committee Loeper seeks feasibility of translating Bryan's speech into German for German language papers in enclaves where English papers are printed Some state papers have already printed the speech in German.
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J. W. Loeper
The
Lombard
State Democratic Committee
Loeper
Bryan
Duncan named state statistical agent backs McKinley
Democrats disclose that W. C. Duncan of Columbus recently endorsed McKinley and serves as state statistical agent for the federal agricultural department Indiana. He supported McKinley in 186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Duncan
Columbus
McKinley
Government Agricultural Department
Indiana
Burke voices anti imperial view at Bryan tent event
In Prospect and Nelson streets, Tuesday night Frank Burke claimed Filipinos are savages and questioned whether Americans are better suited to govern. He asked what experience the U S has in ruling savages and urged a harsh stance on their governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Prospect
Nelson Sts
Frank Burke
Cox Chosen Chairman by Democratic Clubs Finance Committee
The finance committee of the National Association of Democratic Clubs met on October 5 and elected Charles E. Cox as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Charles E. Cox
Youthful Tacoma keg theft case heard in court
W C T U workers along with Charles Kruger, Albert Karweik and Louis Seilaff appeared in police court Wednesday morning to answer for a keg of beer said to be stolen from a Home brewery wagon. Several youths aged 11 to 15 were held pending investigation. The notice ends with an advertisement for Burdock Bleed Bitters and new plans priced at 185 dollars from Wulsch.
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Charles iXruger
Beville-ave
Charles and
Albert Karweik
Rural St
Louis Seilaff
Tacoma St
Tacoma
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Ileters
John Ward
W. Tenth St
Rox
Richard Coe Alden
Balch
John G. Woolley
C. A. Bowers
Chicago
Dore
Dore” Johnson
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Jennnie Ott
Screed
Empire Theater
Les Bennett
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