County treasurer short 126 and $367.97 unaccounted
Martinsville Indiana Sept 12 The examining board reports L B Kelley current treasurer is short 126 and 367.97 unaccounted for while delinquent lists could not be produced. Ex-auditor Julian faces $1,665.20 alleged illegal fees. Lankford ex-treasurer reviews books for credits. Golden wedding celebrated by Mr and Mrs William Williams three miles north of here. he 84, first white male child born in Morgan county, couple had one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Kelley
Perry
Lankford
M. Julian
Grubbs
Board of Review
Williame
Morgan County
Explosions Prompt Roof Repairs at Car Foundry
Labor commissioner McCormack and Supt. Frazier of American Car and Foundry Co in West Indianapolis discussed wage payment and roof repairs after near explosions. Two petitions urged action. one backs weekly wages though biweekly pay at Jeffersonville. Frazier warns weekly pay requires overhaul of accounting. state officials demand roof improvements to prevent rainwater entering hot metal. Over ten men work at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Supt. Frazier
American Car and Foundry Company
West Indianapolis
Frazier
Jeffersonville
Roscoe Conklin’s Berth Adjutant’s Clerk in Philippines unit
Col Harry B. Smith of the 158th Indiana reports via Everett B. Cole that Roscoe Conklin, the Indianapolis newspaper man now with the eighteenth infantry in Iloilo Philippines, has been made adjutant's clerk a much easier position than the ordinary private.
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Harry B. Smith
158Th Indiana
Everett B. Cole
Unar
Iloilo
Philippine Islands
Cutkimauga
Cole
Roscoe Conklin
Indianapolis
Grace Presbyterian to Build 32000 Frame Church
Grace Presbyterian plans a new 32000 frame church in Harrison hall at Thirty-second and Capitol Ave. Work begins Wednesday. Pastor Rev. W. H. Elliott, elders J. C. Hamilton L. H. Fesler C. A. Roush and John Peele, trustees E. Offenbaugh Charles T. Beach Clinton W. Parker G. A. Riley and J. C. Hamilton, lead a congregation of about 70 members.
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Grace Presbyterian
Harrison Hall
Thirtieth
N. Linoissts
Apitol Ave
W. H. Elliott
J. C. Hamilton
L. H Fesler
C. A. Roush
John Peele
E. Offenbaugh
Charles T. Beach
Clinton W. Parker
G. A. Riley
John Highland Auctioneer Dies at 62
Auctioneer Joe W. Highland, 62, died at his home 221 Wellefontaine St Tuesday morning from stomach cancer. Known for his original sayings while offering horses, he was born near Mount Sterling Kentucky. Survived by a widow and four children. Daughter Myrtle Jones of Haughville. son James of Champaign.
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Joe W. Highland
Wellefontaine St
Mount Sterling
Myrtle Jones
Haughville
James
Champaign
Movement to organize Commercial travelers' and hotel men's league
William Hoge of New York leads a drive to form a national Commercial travelers and hotel men’s league to fight trusts. Using a chain letter, 660 members have joined with hopes to rally all 350,000 traveling men. The letter warns that trusts threaten the travelers' business and urges action. In Minneapolis traveling men show interest in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Hoge
New York
Commercial Travelers’ Association
Commercial Travelers’ and Hotel Men’s League
Hoge
Manapolis
Colored officers to recruit regiments for war effort
Lieutenant Jas Thomas of Jefferson Barracks Mo and Lieutenant Jas Powell of Indianapolis plan to depart for Fort Thomas Ky to organize the Forty-ninth and Forty-eighth colored regiments. Both formerly led separate Indiana companies in the Spanish American war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Thomas
Jefferson Barracks
Forty-ninth Regiment
Jas. Powell
Indianapolis
Fort Thomas
Forty-eighth
Indiana
Discovery of Life Plant Reveals Vital Leaves
An obscure discovery describes a plant full of life whose broken leaf, planed to a warm wall, causes another plant to grow. It touts Montetter’s Stomach Bitters as vital to easing overworked stomachs and sluggish livers, urging readers to seek the private bottle sealing on the neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sclence
Montetter
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine to Cure a Cold in One Day
An ad promising rapid cure for a cold suggests taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails, mentioning Rose Grove's signature on each item.
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Ss Rose Grove
Bept 12 Trd Spary J D McFerran Disappears After Sale
Shelbyville report says grain dealer J D McFerran disposed of his property to Joseph Pite and vanished. A rumor of an assignment stirred talk. Monday night Mrs David Talbert was assaulted by McFerran’s wife and daughter who beat her with buggy whips and poured cayenne pepper in her eyes. Police notified. McFerran not yet located. The scandal involves alleged long term infatuation with Mrs Talbert and has caused great public excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Spry J. D. McFerran
Jos. Pite
Talbert
Lodge Must Pay After Appellate Ruling on Disability Policy
The appellate court in Mt. Vernon IL affirms a lower court ruling in favor of Theodore P Randolph for permanent disability under a fraternal trainmen policy. The Broth erhood of Railroad Trainmen Grand Lodge was blocked from overturning the verdict by a provision requiring rejected claims to be presented to the grand lodge before legal action. The decision bears implications for other fraternal insurance societies with similar rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Grand Lodge, Brotherhood of Railroad
Theodore P. Randolph
Randolph
Lodge
Grand Lodge
Malta
Colored candidate files petition for school commissioner
William H. Furniss of 1206 Orange street filed a petition for school commissioner. The canvassing board will rule on timely filing within 30 days, Sunday marking the thirtieth day. Furniss is the only colored candidate with strong support. John E. Bowlby, 707 Union street, also has a file on record. petition filed Saturday at the mayor's hotel. A total of 24 candidates are listed. Canvassing board members are Mayor Taggart, Controller Johnson, and City Treasurer William Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Furniss
Board of
Taggart
Johnson
Wiliam Schmidt
Trolley Line Held Up Paris Food Rope Trick
Paris police uncovered a novel food supply method used to aid M. Guerin. A parcel fell from a rope stretched between his house and a neighboring building in Rue Chabrol and three men operating the rope were arrested with seized provisions.
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Paris
M. Guerin
Guerin
Rue Chabrol
Man Demands 40 Million Dollars In Bank Grab
A middle aged man rushed into Jarmulowsky and Co at 44 Canal Street New York on Monday and demanded 40 000 000 dollars and 12 cents. Clerk Mintz wrestled with him as furniture toppled. Police subdued the suspect who claimed to be Max Burnch and he was sent to an insane hospital.
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New York
Jarmulowsky & Co
Canal St
Alex Mintz
Smog Consumer Test Planned For Local Mill
A smoke consumer test will be tried at a mill located at Bates and Davidson streets on Tuesday. If successful, the city may enforce the anti smoke ordinance. Building inspector Robinson said enforcement is impossible without a genuine smoke consumer.
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Bates and
Davidson Sts
Robinson
Captured the Right Lad Near Little Rock
Charles Johnson aged 20, identified as the assailant who attacked five women in August. An innocent man was nearly lynched over the crimes, but there is no current danger of mob violence in Little Rock Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Charles Johnson
Palmer and McGovern Fight Sends Palmer Down in Bout
The Brooklyn style fighter Palmer faced McGovern in a dramatic match. Palmer, cheered by Jeff Thorne and Denny Murphy, took the sunlit corner after winning the toss but was knocked out by McGovern with a left hook and body blow at 2 32.
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Palmer
Jeff Thorne
Denny Murphy
McGovern
al McMurray
Sam Harris
Joe Fairburn
Tim Kearns
Brooklyn
W. Rourke
George Dixon
Charley Harvey
Oscar Gardner
Terry
Dreamland
Census Supervisor Appointed for Seventh District
Vincent G. Clifford of Indianapolis is named census supervisor for Washington state’s seventh district covering Marion and Johnson counties. He estimates 250 assistants will finish the two week June census, with special enumerators in factories. Enume rators are paid by names collected, with rates from two to three cents per name. Clifford expects about two precincts per enumerator, promising roughly $40 for two weeks, but doubts securing enough competent workers. Appointments will be made by the census bureau on his recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vincent G. Clifford
Indianapolis
Marion
Johnson Counties
Ditford
Saday
Clifford
Census Bureau
A SHAMEFUL HOAX ON LATIN AMERICA FEARS
Washington officials dismiss a Sunday yarn from Mexico claiming Latin American alarm over U S actions as a German merchant plot to taint American commerce. The report angers Mexican and Central American publics as President Diaz readies a U S tour and canal construction prospects brighten.
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Washington
Mexico
Brazil
North
Latin America
United States
State Department
South
Central America
D'az
Mexico City
Laborer Injured by Falling Barrel on Law Building Site
George Miller of 112 S Illinois is injured at the Law building project when a rubbish barrel swung down from a pulley and jerked him off the ground. He clung to the rope to rise about 30 feet before releasing. He suffers heavy bruises but no broken bones.
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George Miller
S. Illinois Sr
New Law
Miller
Otis May Resig in Manila Dispatch
A Manila dispatch reports Gen Otis furious over American press attacks and vows to resign if Washington does not relieve him. He is quoted stating I ll relieve myself in that event. President McKinley and officials have not announced a change.
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New York
Manila
Otis
Washington
Ethan Allen kin wed Italian duke in Homburg
Anne Allen great granddaughter of Ethan Allen married the Duke of Tante Montefettro Della Rovere in Homburg on Monday. The ceremony connected American colonial heritage with European nobility, highlighting cross continental ties.
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Ethan Allen
Berlin
Anne Allen
Homburg
Duke of Tante Montefettro
Della Rovere
Murderer Released in Thorntown After Good Behavior
Charles Patterson, 35, who spent most of his life in prison, is released on good behavior from the penitentiary where he served five years for aiding in the 1895 murder of Hiram McDonald in Thorntown Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntown
Ind
Charles Patterson
Hiram McDonald
Twelve New Yellow Fever Cases At Key West
Twelve new yellow fever cases were reported at Key West on Tuesday morning, signaling continued health concerns as the outbreak unfolds. Local and federal health officials monitor the situation and advise precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Key West
Police Court Notes Involving Assault and Curfew Incidents
In police court James Corydon waived examination on a charge of criminal assault on Ada Wild a 14 year old and Gladys Cloud. The pair allegedly enticed the girls to a room over an Illinois street saloon where they stayed all night. Robert Franklin, caught sacking a residence, was sent to the grand jury. After court the boy claimed an attorney waived examination without authority. James Dacey, a frequent workhouse visitor, was fined $10 and costs for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corydon
S. West St
Ada Wild
W. Washington-st
Gladys Cloud
Singleton-st
Illinois-st
Robert Franklin
Rebecca Allen
James Dacey
Larles
Cooper
Cooper Westsat
Rufffans
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice
Birth announcements list Samuel and Margaret Todd a girl J and E EB Richardson a girl B F and R Mullen a boy Elliott and Sallie Davis a boy Fred and Anna Miller a girl. Death reports Everitt Curran meningitis at Linwood avenue Paul Powell eight months colitis at 2414 N Pennsylvaniast. Marriage licenses Max Feldman Lena Selig Frederick Miller Marie Johantzen Herman Lower Emma Busking Joseph Stacy Gussie Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel and
Margaret Todd
Jefferson Ave
J. and
E. EB. Richardson
River Ave
B. F
R. Mullen
McGill St
Elliott and
Sallie Davis
Garfieldplace
Fred and
Anna Miller
Brightwood
Everitt Curran
Paul Powell
N. Pennsylvaniast
Max Feldman
Grievances Filed by Big Four Brakemen and Conductors
Grievance committees for the Big Four railroad presented petitions to the company on Monday evening seeking resolution of labor disputes. The action outlines union concerns by brakemen and conductors and signals formal talks continue to address demands and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Beveridge Returns From New York Visit To Oyster Bay
Senator A J Beveridge came home from New York at 12 25 Tuesday after meeting Gov Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and spending time in Washington where he had four interviews with President McKinley. He is in prime health, has lost none of the 15 pounds gained in the orient, and plans to resume work in his office until Congress convenes in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beveridge
New York
Gov. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Washington
McKinley
Beveridge
Philippines
Orient
Congress
Frozen Up Two Years Near Hudson Bay
Montreal reports a remarkable sea incident as the whaling schooner Gray from New Bedford, long frozen in Hudson Bay, emerges after more than two years. Captain of the Era aboard the Gray is seriously ill. Captain Batty of the Enterprise provides medicines and directs the schooner toward New Bedford.
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Montreal
Que
Enterprise
Manchester
Batty
Straits of
Belle Isle
Gray
New Bedford
Mass
Hudson Bay
Republicans Must Win in Indianapolis City Campaign
The Republican state central committee met in Denison on Tuesday to discuss the Indianapolis campaign and its link to the next state race. Members pressed for an aggressive push, warning that Indianapolis’ defeat would threaten broader Republican prospects across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central
Denison
Indianapolis
Favors More Pensions for Union Soldiers
Albert D. Shaw, commander-in-chief of the G A R, advocates pension legislation and suggests a patriot pension bond issue if the pension roll grows large. He argues soldiers saved the nation and that posterity should bear the interest via bonds, with maturity covering the principal.
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New York
Albert D. Shaw
A Long Wheel Ride from Washington to New Orleans
Washington dispatch reports Harry Lee of Lions Falls South Dakota begins a 20000 mile long distance wheel ride from Washington aiming to set a world record. He plans to reach New Orleans then circle the coast, seeking completion in about 345 days. Lee already holds the New York to San Francisco and return record of 8241 miles in 212 days.
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Washington
Harry Lee
Lions Falls
S. D
New Orleans
Leo
New York
San Francisco
Ex-slaves reunion in Chattanooga features notable speakers
In Chattanooga on Monday night an ex-slaves reunion organized by local colored citizens occurred at the Auditorium. Speakers included J. Vance Lewis of Indianapolis attorney Rev D D McNaury of Washington DC and Prof N H Dickerson of Nashville. The crowd enjoyed a cake walk after the talks with picnics and barbecues planned for Tuesday.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
J. Vance Lewis
Indianapolis
D. D. MecNaury
Washington, D. C
N. H. Dickerson
Nashville
Mob scours Worth county for two alleged assailants in Georgia
In Tifton Georgia on September 12 a mob of about a hundred armed men hunted Worth county for two Black men accused of assaulting Mrs Johnson Monday evening. Report says the pair slipped up from behind, one grabbing her around the waist while the other attacked her.
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Tifton
Worth County
Two men jailed after mob threat over Vickers murder
In Valdosta Georgia on Sunday morning two Black suspects were saved from a mob and placed in jail for the murder of Henry Vickers. No witnesses to the killing exist but blood traces led toward a well where the mutilated body was recovered by boys.
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Valdosta
Henry Vickers
Four Killed in a Rock Island Train Collision
IOWA CITY Sept. 12 Two Rock Island freight trains collided near Oxford Tuesday killing engineer T. Y. Quinn fireman A. H. Polson and two tramps. The crash halted traffic while crews cleared wreckage and investigated the cause.
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Iowa
Clty
Rock Island
Oxford
TY. Quinn
A. H. Polson
FOR RENT Large room and auction sale notices
Classified items include for rent rooms in New York addresses 616 W New York Fletcher Ave and 331 N Noble plus unfurnished room to business couple. An auction sale Thursday Sept 14 at 9 30 am lists furniture and fixtures at 001 S East St by T J Leman. City Grain Market reports Tuesday inspections and varied wheat corn hay prices with No 2 red wheat around 67 68 cents and hay prices about 8 50 to 9 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Eastst
T. J. Leman
New York
N. West
Fletcher-ave
Virginia-ave
Indiana-ave
N. Noble. Ie
City
Hay
Timothy
Hoosier Ball Team Heads to Chicago for Big Showdown
The Indianapolis ball club travels to Chicago to face the crack colored team, the Chicago Unions, on Sunday. Chicago offers a liberal rain guarantee and six percent of gate receipts. Indianapolis, Western league champion, has never played in Chicago and is expected to draw a large crowd as the day’s sole major game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
Chicago Unions
Indianapolis Art Association Reg War Meeting Noted
Tuesday afternoon detectives arrested Kattes Aliller on charges of stealing bass and lead from the New telephone company where he worked. Plunder was found under his coat as the case unfolded in city life reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Art Association
Kattes Aliller
Asch Und Dugen
Bass
New Telephone Company
Hla
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle and Hog Prices Strongly Mixed
Indianapolis stock market report dated Sept 12 notes cattle receipts of 8,0 with small shipments and a quiet market. Prices show variation across categories from prime steers at 1,350 per head to veal calves and cows with multiple quotes. Hogs receipts 3,000 with fairly active market and slight price declines. sheep and lambs demand steady with active market and diverse price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Carih
S.eeclitag
Abe
S.am
Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis
R. R. Shiel & Co. reports slow market in Indianapolis on Sept 12 with good receipts. Prices ranged 2 to 5 cents lower. choice cattle averaged 2.00 to 4.65, many classes around 4.55 to 4.65. Veals and heifers mixed, cattle market noted as slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Shiel & Co
iIndianapolis
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