Bowlus withdraws from clerks race in city turmoil
The newspaper reports the surprise withdrawal of City Clerk Bowlus from renomination and the rapid rise of Michael W. Toomey as a new clerk candidate. Taffe's strength is noted as a likely factor in the first ballot, with ward 22 seeing shifts and a busy scene as Democrats and Republicans weigh nominees. Prohibitionists announce multiple ward nominations, while the GOP contemplates candidates Col. Charley Millard Gen. Coburn Gen. R. S. Foster and Granville Wright amid strategic withdrawals and district dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlus
Phoenix
Michael W. Toomey
Taffe
Miles
Scandal Sifted Over Navy General’s Daughter Marriage
Washington Sept 13 A big society scandal is knocked. Reports about Maria Wales daughter of the ex surgeon general of the navy and a baby born at Atlantic City are clarified as she was married over a year ago to Minor Goodlett.
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Washington
Maria Wales
Navy
Atlantic City
Miss Wales
Minor Goodlett
President to Deer Park After Tanner Settlement
Poet Edwin Arnold is charmed with the president. Secretary Halford regains strength slowly. The Tanner case ends with the president staying at Deer Park until October. McKinley disputes the offered shoes rumor, saying Speakership or nothing. Dan Ransdell influenced the Tanner resignation at midnight. the Iroquois repair delays a planned Honolulu voyage.
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Edwin Arnold
Halford
Deer Park
McKinley
Tanner
Dan Ransdell
U.S. S
Heated clash at Baptist foreign mission convention
Dr D K Love led a fractious Friday session at the Second Baptist Church as preachers clashed over membership and church interdependence. The fracas ended with committee actions, elected officers, and calls for funds to support church needs.
Who Was He A Young Man Claiming Fugitives Past Life
A creamery man, R W Furnes, recalls a secretive driver named doho Richardson and a Swiss worker named Fred Hartman who befriended him. Hartman left for New York claiming wealth and family links while Richardson believed Hartman a detective. Richardson confessed to being a fugitive from New Jersey and planned to flee to Canada. Furnes seeks more light on the mysterious pair and their true identities.
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R. W. Furnes
Furnes
Sun
Asdoho Richardson
Furnas
Fred
Hartman
Richardson
Republic
Washington
Lincoln
New York
New Jersey
Canada
Taccott
Goethe
Son of Veterans Charles I Griffin Elected Chief
Charles I Griffin, secretary of state, was Thursday elected commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans at their national convention in Patterson New Jersey. Born in Crown Point Lake county eighty two years ago he rose from illness to law teaching and political service becoming the youngest secretary of state in Indiana and a national convention delegate. A celebration by G A R and Sons of Veterans is planned on his return to Indianapolis.
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Charles I. Griffin
Thoreday
Sons of Veterans
Patterson
N. J
Destiny
Mr. Griffin
Crown Point
Lake County
Charl
Griffin
Auaker
Om Riley
Republican
Laks County
James G. Blaine
Indiana
National Reville
Chicasu
G. A. B. and Sons of Veterans
Park Arrested Over Alleged Abortion Case in City
Deputy sheriff Langenburg waited in police court for Dr Hiram A Park to appear on a charge of abortion against Dora Sparks dated Aug 31. Park, on $300 bond, forfeited after failing to show. Indictment and suspect flight noted. Park later denied involvement and said he only treated for a cold. He was arrested at his office Friday noon.
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Henry Langenbere
Hiram A
Park
Dora Sparka
Eluth
Jake Goodnnough
James A. Park
Rioting at Ruckers Ville After Camp Meeting Clash
Atlanta, Sept 12. About 50 Negroes indicted for rioting after a church gathering near Ruckers Ville. A dispute between two elder brethren sparked a brawl among over 1500 worshippers. 390 men fought with fence rails, knives, razors and pistols. Several sustained cuts and bruises. no serious injuries reported.
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Atlanta
Ruckers Ville
Rain Delays Phillies and Indians In Two-Game Plan
The Indianapolis club arrived for a three game set with the Phillies but rain halted the first game. Both teams are hampered by weak pitching and it remains unclear if two games will be played in one day. Behind results show Boston beating Cleveland 3 to 2 in the first game and 5 to 0 in the second. New York and Chicago were rained out. Washington and Pittsburgh also postponed.
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Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Washington
Phillies
Capt. Glasecock
Boston
Cleveland
Clarkson
Bennett
Bakely
Zimmer
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Woman Faces Divorce Fee Bar In County Clerk's Office
A Sun reporter overhears a remark about needing two dollars to file for divorce, a fee charged by the county clerk with cases delayed until the sum is paid. Julia Taylor versus David is the only complaint filed Thursday, alleging failure to provide and abandonment.
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Sun
Julia Taylor
David
Thuraday
Wreck and flood devastate Atlantic City area storm aftermath
Reports from New York and Atlantic City describe a severe storm causing extensive flooding, wrecked ships, and loss of life along the coast. Across Delaware and New Jersey waters, several vessels were wrecked, crews stranded in rigging, and life-saving efforts saved many but cost lives. City hotels filled with evacuees as waters rose rapidly, rescuers carried children on shoulders, and trains moved slowly as residents fled to higher ground. The storm prompted a public safety response including troop movement for court protection in Kentucky.
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Delaware Brockester
Iis
E. I
Bryan
Staamére
Ithera
Gistresa
Atlantic City
New Ireland
Mary
Houes
Philadelphia
Mr. Hoey
Adams Express
Seabright
Robert Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Jersey City
New York
Chinese Highbinders Target San Francisco Victim Murder Attempts
In San Francisco on September 13 a wave of violence by Chinese highbinders is described. Mah Goey, living in Chinatown with his wife, refused to leave town after warnings from the Suay Ong fraternity. He was shot at 4 am near Fisherman’s Wharf, shots hitting his back but his shirt saved him. Police lack a confession as witnesses stay silent. The article notes a second shooting in Chinatown within three days and mentions past anti-Chinese night patrols. It also covers a local theater review of Adelaide Ober in Old Homespun at England’s Opera House, praising some performances but noting flaws and length. The piece ends with a court scene in which Attorney Orton mocks a drunk case, eliciting laughter from the crowd.
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Bowlus
Asrlp
Sun
Gowlus
Ofice Coon
Taffe
Taffa
Taiffe
Edward H. Dean
Charley Millard
Thomas E. Chandler
Joan Coburn
R. S. Foster
Coburn
Granville
Wright
Dean
Col. Millard
San Francisco
Mahoey
Hish Goey
Chigas
Mah Goey
Chinatown
Maeher
Lim Shere
Mah
Oakland
Fin
Suay Ong Hisbbinder Fraternity
Mah Goay
Lim
Fishelly
Accassin
Piace
Adelaide Ober
Englieh
Ebhan Elderkin
Old Harespun
Hicden
Adelaide
Shea
Horaca Preston
Eben
Eciymettiah
Preston
Warries
Almira
Ethan
Obar
Stulf
Jin Breury
Orton
Alex
Davis
Jin
Henry Barber
Hamilton
Elizabeth Colton
Elijah
Ales. Jackson
Grace M. E
Oscar S. Gillett
Walker
T. J. Morse
Fifth Presbyterian Church
Blackford
Meridianste
Richard Miller
Irvin
Indiana Water and Light Company
Shelljville
Coifroth
Niblack
Portland
Jay County
Charles H
Rentsch
Fred
Margaretta Leukens
Jed Leukens
Williams
Kate Williams
Elizabeth
Board of Children’s Guardiana
Patrick Manley
Pat
Manley
Newark Machine Company
Greenley B. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Newark
Huller
Eagle Machine Works
Cap
Joe Bailara
Black Tomas
Issh
Ons
G. F
Co. L. Clancy
Edinburg
Indianapolis
Union Stock Yards
Sch
Grand jury report on farm indictments and jail inmates
The grand jury issued its final report for the current term. It examined 228 witnesses and handed down 47 indictments, many against inmates already in custody. The report notes the poor farm's condition, a recurring monthly line.
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Eta Wingk
Taurscay
Lizzie Young Released After Suspension of Judgment
Lizzie Young, accused of stealing 45 from a colored woman at Fannis Wiley's place on West North Street, reportedly had the cash taken from the woman's stocking and hidden under the carpet. She was released from jail Thursday on suspension of judgment.
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Lizzie Young
Fannis Wiley’s Place
W. North St
Tanner in Tears at Fall as Vision Offer Announced
Sl.1 Cor poral Tanner is at his suburban home prostrated over his fall and weeps at the realization that all is over. The notice then shifts to a cheap spectacle sale by Edmondson Opt at 1850 23 B Washington St offering 25 percent off every pair from Sept 13 to Sept 21.
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Tanner
Corporal Tanner
Alt
Edmondson
Washington-st
Steamer Collision Near Brockville Sinks One Vessel
The steamer Rothesay with a large excursion aboard and the tug Maria collided twenty miles north of Brockville Ontario on Thursday night. The Maria sank immediately and three crew members drowned. The Rothesay was beached and the passengers among the shipboard crowd remained hopeful all escaped.
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Brockville, Ont
Rothesay
Maria
Here
Meria
Creamer
Tailors End Strike In Loston With Victory And Accord
In Loston on September 13 the journeyman tailors end their strike after a victory for the workers. A satisfactory compromise regarding the documentation is also believed to have been reached.
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Loston
Hamilton County Acasi Books Holdout Ends
Hamilton County refuses the new acasi books while all other counties adopt them. Various court actions include Elizabeth Colton seeking a divorce, Chas H Gillett obtaining a judgment, and incorporation filings for Indiana Water and Light Company. Police court cases and a spurious stock market dispute are noted along with a racing event review and a local stock journal feud.
Ploxiing Claim at Chas J Kuhn’s Store
A local note reports a successful ploxiing by using pure cider vinegar and pure spress at Chas J Kuhn's located at 48 M street. The item emphasizes quality and distinct product selection offered by the establishment.
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J. Kuhn
A Cinch On Baseball Brotherhood May Take Over League
Chicago dispatch reports a proposed baseball brotherhood to control the national game next year with clubs in New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago and Washington or St Louis. Each city to contribute 20000 for players and salaries, no Sunday games or liquor, profits shared, and prizes for top finishers. Skepticism remains from Indianapolis and local executives doubt the plan, with questions about Spalding’s grounds and league rivalries.
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Chicago
Spalding
Brotherhood of Ball Players
Brothershood
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Fred Pieffer
Baseball Brotherhood
Indianapolis
Brugh
Hoosiars
Strector Schmidt
Dispatch
Brotherhood
League
Gizantia
Thms
Plevera
Tn the 2 40 trot at breeders meet shows winner
The 2:40 trot at the breeders' meeting on Thursday afternoon paid a $200 purse. D. K. Folcom's Ayres won first money in three straight heats, Mias Sprague finishing second. Time 2:15. The green trotting race for foals of 1863, half mile heats, was won by Orser Wilson in 1:30 and 1:58, with Wantasma in third.
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D. K. Folcom
Ayres
Mias Sprague
Orser Wilson
Interstate rail fare talks and long transcontinental routes
A report discusses the Big Four retirement from Oct 1 and an interstate commission meeting in Cincinnati. It notes plans for low fares on Indiana state fair routes, half fare in effect all week, likely by Thursday, plus potential mileage-based rates. It mentions Bee-line dissolution, a long route near the Andes, and ticket scalping issues along with public comment from travelers and agents.
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Thomas Peck
Interstate Commission
Inc
United States Court
Detroit
Canada
Bolph Pelt
Bes
Cinchenati
Paseanser
Thei Tratha
Waal
Exposition horse race and schoolwear sale notice
A fragmentary notice outlines a horse race at the Exposition and a sale promoting school suits at 22.50 and up, school caps, hats and caps for men and boys, and durable outerwear. It invites readers to visit Original Eagles Band 7 West Washingtons.
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Eagles
West Washingtonsf
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