Illinois Volunteers Suffer In Transit Bungling
First Illinois volunteers arrived in Long Island City on their way to Weehawken amid heat and delays. Soldiers were exposed for hours without food or water, wagons were used for the sick, trains unavailable, and a rescue effort finally moved them to New York aboard the Shinnecock before a storm halted progress. Col Turner denounced the mishandling as bungling and threatened to seize trains to move his regiment. Six men collapsed and were sent to emergency hospital. several named soldiers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island City
Weehawken
Montauk
Col. Turner
Sapeiere
Stephen Hajek
W. A. Levine
HW. Hi. Drake
Fred Martinson
Arthur C. Wright
Charlies McAuliffe
Aged Citizen Killed by Big Four Train Near Acton
Lemuel J. Montague, well known in eastern county, was instantly killed Wednesday evening at the first crossing east of Acton when struck by a fast Big Four train. He was in a buggy and likely did not see the locomotive. Montague resided near Acton and left five children: Wallace L. in the 158th Indiana, W. T. in Erie Cal, John C., George W. in Acton, and Mrs. R. J. Stewart of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel J. Montague
Acton
Montague
Wallace L
158Th
Indiana
W.T
Erie
Cal
John C
George W
R.J. Stewart
Indianapolis
Aged Sisters Reunite After 69 Years Separation
Mrs. Ellen Johnson 74 returns to St. Joseph Missouri after visiting Mrs. Mattie Russell 71. The sisters, raised in Kentucky, had not seen each other in six years since childhood when their parents died. They sought contact for years. a recent trace brought reunion. Mrs. Russell has lived nearby nearly 20 years. both in good health. Mrs. Johnson travels alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Johnson
St. Joseph, Mo
Mattie Russell
Downeyst
Kentucky
Trace
Russell
Johnson
City Line and Reunion Notes From Indiana
City Line reports the Husky Fourth Missouri regiment with a fine band passed westward through Indianapolis on a Wednesday afternoon. Wm. E. English wins a $4,221.03 rent judgment for English's opera house with interest. appeal promised. At Cincinnati the Sixty-eighth Indiana regiment held its twelfth annual reunion with resolutions about Geo. Snider’s death, former president of the regimental association. An insanity commission declared Mrs. Elizabeth J. Blue sane amid a family quarrel. her husband Dr. Uriah L. Blue filed the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
Missouri
Indianapolis
Wm. E. English
English
Dickson & Talbott
Sixty-eighth
Indiana Regiment
Cinenati
Geo. An. Snider
Elizabeth J. Blue
Uriah L. Blue
Paydays and furloughs for 187th at Camp Mount in Elkhart
Troops near home leave plans on Saturday as paymaster McClellan arrives with $30,000 to settle accounts. Sick list drops to about 220 names with 90 patients at the state hospital. 25 expected to return home soon. Names of discharged soldiers listed. A large property tent rises near Col Studebaker HQ to house regimental property during 30 day furloughs. Sport Goldman the mascot endures hardships from Tampa to camp.
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187Th
Camp Mount
Bates House
McClellan
State Hospital
Orlando Knapp
Clyde Smith
Carl Bartholomew
J. W. Davidson
James Cobert
Park Hathaway
Eugene Bryant
Mac Waller
Andy Traska
Henry Schrum
A. BD
Yingling
Fort Wayne
Col. Studebaker
Li7th
Maj. Burnett
Runnels
Pevrer
Sport Goldman
Sport
Goldman
Elkhart Company
Sergt. Goldman
Tie
Tampa
Jie
Jean Guarda
Jean
Senator Fairbanks Home For Three Weeks From Canada
Senator Fairbanks returned to Indiana for a three week stay after leading a Canadian commission in Quebec. He discussed walls around Quebec and urged Republicans to pursue winning causes this fall. The commission will tackle 12 major issues including Behring Sea fur seals, fisheries rules, Alaska Canada boundary, transit of merchandise, alien labor laws, mining rights, customs duties, 1817 naval treaty, strait line marking, cross border custody trials, and wrecking and salvage reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Quebec
Canada
Canadian Commission
America
Indiana
Behring Sea
North Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Strontier Line
Fragmentary note on medical procedure at hospital
A damaged excerpt describes handling a poisoning incident where immediate scratching accelerates harm and rests for a deadly application from the hospital surgeon is advised. The fragment lacks clear dates or names but implies urgent medical control.
Serious Trouble in Manila as Aguinaldo Ordered From Suburbs
A message from Maj. Gen. Otis to President McKinley says Aguinaldo must retire from Manila’s suburbs within 24 hours or be driven out. The move signals escalating hostilities and may force the government to deploy at least 30,000 more troops to Gen. Otis. Aguinaldo is reported to take an aggressive stance as Gen. Merritt ordered insurgents from trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Manila
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Asuinaldo
Merritt
Gen. Otis
Plot to Gas and Kill Czar in Moscow
London reports a daring Nihilist plot to blow up a house along the czar’s Moscow procession route by gas and a lightning strike. A conspirator named Kolonoff triggered the blast, killing a staff officer and his wife and wounding about 30 others. The czar and czarina passed the spot 20 minutes later. Numerous arrests followed as the Russian press is restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Moscow
Alexander I Kolonoff
Kolonoff
Wiolonoff
A Big Event For Battery A Receives Welcome
The Twenty seventh Indiana battery returns from Porto Rico to New York and Indianapolis for a grand reception and feast. Congressman Overstreet promises to wire exact arrival times while Mrs Webb and Mrs Palmer prepare to greet them. A light luncheon will precede a parade and a grand spread at Tomlinson hay with over 1000 committee appointees.
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Indiana
Porto Rico
Congressman Overstreet
New York
Indianapolis
Webb
Palmer
Adies’ Auxiliary Society
Hoosier
Tomlinson Hay
Overstreet
Victory in 1900 General Conference Plan Abandoned
The Methodist laymen decide not to meet in Indianapolis this month, believing equal representation in the conference has been achieved. John W. Ray notes favorable spring conference actions and expected fall conference outcomes, ending a 40 year pursuit. They anticipate victory at the General Conference of 1560.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Ray
Plans for Opening of Republican Campaign
A list of campaign venues and speakers for the Republican opening shows Sept 17 in multiple districts with speakers including Senator Fairbanks J Frank Handy Union B Hunt W D Owen A J Beveridge C B Landis R S Taylor A J Beveridge again in Fort Wayne Frank Posey and others. Beveridge speaks in two places while Harrison’s participation remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Senator Fairbanks
Bloomington
J. Frank Han
New Albany
Columbus
Union
Indianapolis
Hernly
Gen. Harrison
Heat drives teen to fatal frenzy in Plainfield tragedy
Walter Dennis, 19, of Steelton, Pa, collapsed on Pennsylvania railroad tracks after escaping a locked house and leaping from a second story window during a heat wave. His mind unraveled, he fought his mother on the rails as she signalled a stopped train with her red skirt, and he died Wednesday evening in Plainfield, New Jersey.
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Plainfield
N. J
Walter Dennis
Steelton
Dennis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Senator C K Davis Speaks on War and Peace Commission
Senator C K Davis delivered a Sept 8 address in Minneap olis stating the government will secure from orient and waters whatever American courage and honor have gained. As a peace commission member his remarks outlined the stance he will take when the commission starts work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnepapolis
C. K. Davis
Orient
Peace Commission
For a Good .10c Smoke Try Pro Bono Cigar at bc
A concise promotional item highlights a new cigar offering priced at ten cents and branded Pro Bono. The notice invites readers to sample the smoke at the bc venue, emphasizing value and novelty for patrons seeking affordable tasting experiences.
Misery's Realm Divorces and Alleged Cruelty Cases
John Kelly seeks divorce citing long absence by Ellen after over two years. Maggie Nobile alleges husband William threatened murder and drove her from home. Milton W. Edgings seeks divorce from Mary for neglect and attention from other men. Emma Frederick seeks support from John W. Frederick alleging abandonment. he filed for divorce the day before, claiming cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Ellen
Maggie Nobile
William
Mary
Emma Frederick
John W. Frederick
Frederick
Cheers for Alger and Sickles at Grand Army encampment
Cincinnati hosts the thirty second annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Music Hall with Gov. Bushnell and Mayor Tafel welcoming delegates. Gen. Gobin receives a Grant door-gavel as reports praise the order while Sickles’ entry stirs speculation on a new commander. Patriotism reports push military instruction in schools as Gov. Pingree faces heckling at the camp fire.
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Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Music Hall
Bushnell
Tafel
Gobin
Gen. Gobin
Grant
Gen
Sickles
New York
Alger
Committee On Patriotism
Wagner
Philadelphia
F Pingree
Gov
Pingree
Alrer
Melish
Two Dead and Many Hurt in Severe Gale at Wilson Line Pier
New York September report details a devastating gale at the Wilson line pier. Two men were killed and 14 injured among 1235 workers. 40 were blown or jumped into the river and rescued. 16 died in the wreck. names include Samuel Patterson and John Leonard. George Lilly among the injured is expected to die.
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New York
Wilson Line
Samuel Patterson
John Leonard
George Lilly
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends Sept 9
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 9 calls for cool fair weather. Thursday night and Friday night to stay clear. Temperatures recorded 7 am 52, noon 68, 2 pm 69.
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Indianapolis
Not Guilty for Mantel Over Liquor to Minors
In Copper region news Judge Cox ruled Emil Mantel not guilty of giving liquor to minors. Thursday, William Hart received $1 and 30 days in police court for robbing the Acme laundry. J C Lucy aimed to steer soldiers into a saloon and was arrested for loitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Mantel
Judge Cox
William Hart
Acme J
J. C. Lucy
Smith
William B. Mohr
Chris Zimmerman
Mary Patton
Frank Fivecoat
Mary Whitts
Wes Stout
W. Market St. Beer Garden
Fivecoat
Mohr
Miss Patton
Miss Whitts
Lunch or Dinner Question at The Kershner
Local ad notes meal pricing breakfast dinner or supper at The Kershner 140 East Market Street with related items Lap Dusters and Fly Nets from Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Miles Stirred Em The President Will Try to Patch up Peace
Washington dispatch reports ongoing Miles Alger controversy may be hushed with private presidential request. Secretary Alger remains silent as Gen Miles plans Washington visit and possible interview with the president. Miles asserts his criticisms were in a carefully prepared statement and says no further comment until then.
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Miles
Washington
Mary
Miles-Alger
Alger
Gen. Miles
War Department
Army
Corbin
Gen
Tes
Corin
Chiiver Miles
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Afce Winley
Our Standard Exposé on Marion County Licenses
The bulletin accuses county authorities of lax licensing for retail liquor sales. Editor J F Callen claims nearly 1,000 people pay government licenses, but only 486 pay the $100 county tax. He asserts over $50,000 is lost to the state school fund yearly due to negligence, noting 500 unlicensed hop ale venders. He promises proof and lists names of licensees.
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Boc
Callen
J. F. Callen
Marion County
K. of. Py
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