Allegations of Public Works Board Violations
ALISO DIRECTS to the Department as the city charter provisions are cited. The case concerns alleged violations by members of the board of public works contracting with Hupert John W Hill for water plant examination. Pugh states he gave no names and did not indicate an indictment, but jurors will decide whether to hear the matter. The jury took it under advisement.
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Hupert
John.w. Hill
Pugs Sige
Pugh
Bitter Clashes with Uncle Sam Over Miners Strike
President Mitchell of the U M W reports a cold reply from Secretary Hitchcock regarding mineral rights. A telegram from George W Britton vice president of the Indian territory and Arkansas district hints the government will ignore mineral issues. Indian agents may try to eject strikers from the territory, prompting protests from Mitchell who recalls earlier forced evacuations. Miners in Brazil buy powder at $1.75 a keg, now $1.95 per keg from a new supplier, while operators cite a company purchase clause.
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Mitchell
Suich
eFe
Brazil
Negro Methodists Open Tenth Annual Session in Jones Tabernacle
The tenth annual session of the Negro Methodists met at Jones tabernacle North and Blackford streets. Bishop Clinton of Charlotte presided and opened the meeting with prayers and scripture. Officers named include Rev. A. W. Rice secretary Rev. D J. Younes statistician Rev. T. H. Slater marshal Rev. W E Jackson Louis timer Rev Carr. Bishops Petty Walters and Dr F Huber of Livingstone College were present as notable financiers of colored colleges.
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Jones' Tabernacle
North and
Blackford Sts
W “Clinton
Charlotte
N. C
Daniel Mede
Paul
W. Rice
D. J. Younes
T. H. Slater
W. £. Jackson
Louis
Carr
Charles C. Petty
Newburn
Alexander ‘Walters
Jersey City
F. Huber
Livingstone Allege
Financiere. of Colored Colleges
Gas Field Pressure Declines as Waste and Leaks Rise
A State geologist Blatchley report notes falling rock pressure in Indiana gas fields from 264 to 181 pounds between 1895 and 1898, with November 1897 at 191 pounds. Salt water choking wells, widespread line leaks, and consumer waste drive losses. Recommendations urge gas inspectors to repair leaks at owners expense, penal provisions for prohibiting gas and oil escapes, and farmers to heat lines with small furnaces to curb freezing and gas waste.
Murderous Rampage Shocks Fishdale Family
In Fishdale Massachusetts on September 13 a farmer John King and his wife, both in bed, were killed by their insane son Peter. Peter, 58, killed his mother with a club and his father with a blunt instrument after fatally assaulting his brother Thomas, who barely escaped. Peter was wounded while attempting suicide and is in custody.
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Fishdale
Mass
John King
King
Peter
Thomas
British delay prompts 48 hour reply on war crisis
Reports from Pretoria indicate Britain demands an answer within 48 hours with an optimistic belief toward an affirmative reply. Bloemfontein notes Transvaal may join the proposed conference and accept a car l franchise if England pledges not to challenge Boer independence. Cockran urges McKinley mediation between Britain and the Transvaal amid tension threatening war.
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Pretoria
Great Britain
Cape Town
Bloemfontaine
Orange Free State
Transvaal
England
Cockran
York
W. Paurka
McWhinley
McKinley
Gain
England presses for immediate reply on Transvaal note
Brussels Sept 13 The full text of England's note to the Transvaal was published repudiating the Transvaal as a sovereign state. It says new raad members must speak Finglisha and warns that further delay risks danger. England insists on prompt acceptance of letters and an immediate response from the Transvaal government.
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Brussels
England
Transvaal
Firgland
Raad
Painters Strike in Philadelphia Demands Eight Hour Day
Philadelphia painters halted work with seven thousand workers striking for eight hours daily, time and a half for overtime, double time on Sundays, and union recognition.
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Philadelphia
Oldest newspaper man weds at VAUPARATSO in Indiana
VAUPARATSO Ind Sept 13 Judge Wm C Talcott 85 and Mrs Alice Boardman 74 joined in marriage Wednesday officiated by Judge Hogan 74 The groom is the oldest newspaper man in the state.
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Vauparatso
Ind
Wm. C. Talcott
Alice
Boardman
Hogan
Baltimore encampment of union veterans continues
The veteran legion encampment proceeds in Baltimore as reports list 4796 volunteers enlisted for ten new regiments. Other items cover a Paterson silk mill fire with $25,000 loss, a Wise county Virginia homicide, a wreck that killed two tramps near Murphysboro Illinois, and a push for reduced Dewey celebration travel rates.
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Union Veteran Legion
Baltimore
Julius Stanes
Paterson
N. J
Political intrigue as safe is procured for headquarters
Report describes tampered papers and guard over 35 day poll books as Republicans and Democrats study each other’s tactics. Detectives spy on opposition rooms, with claims of internal motives and funding surfacing. Names like Taggart and Roosewelt surface amid tense campaign maneuvers and platform debates.
Beparate or Not The Gas Niche Ordinances Question
Fragmented OCR text discusses a court order, a gas company, and civic actions involving a fine or payment. It mentions a trusteeship, a city notice, and a time frame related to a signing. The readable portions suggest a legal or regulatory dispute with potential financial penalties.
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Westin
Tadimenolis Gas Company
Sooxciacmee Io
Yellow fever cases rise in Key West report
Dr Porter in Key West reports two new yellow fever cases and one death on Tuesday night. By noon Wednesday ten more cases were added, bringing the total to 130 since the outbreak began.
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Jacksonville
Porter
Key West
Vandals Hit Telephone Company Buildings
Fire discovered between the New Telephone Company's buildings as detectives investigate. Secretary Gates initially blamed a fire bug but later suggested an employee may have dropped a match. On Tuesday a rifle-punctured cable in the alley east of Algheamin Street disrupted several telephones. investigators pursue leads.
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Gates
Algheamin St
Sixteenth
August Exports Report Summary
Washington reports August exports with breadstuffs at 25.58 352 and 319,909 units, an increase of 195. Provision goods rise to 4.75 and 183 rule and hogs. Cotton totals 33,660 68 with a decrease of 8,882. Mineral oils reach 6,565,003, up 591,502.
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Washington
Thieves Burn Barn After Stealing Pacer Near South Bend
In South Bend Indiana on September 13 horse thieves broke into Frank Bis singer’s barn four miles north on the Michigan state line. They stole a pacer and set the barn on fire causing a loss of 5600 dollars.
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South Bend
Ind
Frank Bissinger
Michigan State Line
Yom Kippur Observance Timeframe Noted
Yom Kippur is observed by Jews from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. Thursday. Most abstain from eating and drinking during that period.
County Council Hedges On Insanity Case Estimates
The county council wavered over several estimates on Wednesday and fixed none. They settled on Clerk Elliott’s estimate for insanity inquests and debated whether a $32,000 justice salary from Center Township covers duties on insanity commissions. The panel, weary from weeks of meetings, criticized perceived delays and questioned each other’s diligence.
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Elliott
Center Township
McCollough
Brram
Odd Tales of the Wires
fragmentary OCR notes referencing Fesommo case no BOOOD SM TI appear in a cluttered page segment. No clear names dates places or actions readable to form a complete summary.
Three men die in tunnel accident in Keswick Virginia
In Reg Ben tunnel near NTON West Virginia three men were asphyxiated and five others nearly suffocated after an air hose broke on a heavy freight train passing through the tunnel. Names Richard Hall and Tarrican Lewis of Keswick VA were among the dead. The cause was the air hose break that stopped the train inside the tunnel.
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Nton W. Va
Reg Ben
Tno
Richard Hall
Tarrican Lewis
Keswick Va
Inspector Drops Fine Clash With Indianapolis Police
Factory inspector McAhee sought to impose fines on Indianapolis police but the attorney-general ruled the law excludes municipal corporations. The inspector will not pursue the matter further.
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McAhee
Indianapolis
Methodist Conference Opens in Greencastle Indiana
The Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference convened in Greencastle on Tuesday evening. Bishop Claadsell opened Wednesday's services with a sacramental service. Officers elected include R. A. Memp secretary, W. J. Grimes statistical secretary, and E. P. Jewett treasurer. Committees were appointed and routine business filled the session.
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Methodist Conference
Greencastle
Ind
Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Claadsell
R. A. Memp
W. J. Grimes
E. P. Jewett
Columbus street railway and Minerva park sold for 1.3 million
In Columbus Ohio on September 13 the Colum bus street railway and Minerva park were sold to W. S. Rowe representing bondholders for 1,300,000. The appraisement stood at 1,060,620. The road will transfer to the Columbus rail road company.
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Columbus, O
Columbus Street Railway
Minerva Park
W. S. Rowe
First National Bank of Cincinnati
Columbus Railroad Company
Indiana News Items from Seymour to Terre Haute
Seymour notes a 338 year old family cane in William Weinland’s possession. Sullivan reports coal train conductor Harvey Cochran killed on the St. Louis and Keokuk line at the Merom gravel pit Tuesday night. Terre Haute covers a police raid challenged by a demand for damages by saloon keeper Charles Lutt. Laurel reports Harry Sanders’ livery stable burned Tuesday night with six horses cremated and other buildings damaged, losses about 10000 dollars with 4000 dollars insured. Origin unknown.
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Seymour
William Weinland
Sullivan
Harvey Cochran
St. L
LE & KE
Merom
Terre Haute
Charles Lutt
Laurel
Harry Sanders
Pennsylvania Lines Show Special Trip to Chattanooga
Special through coaches depart Indianapolis September 18 at 7 10 p m for a round trip to Nashville via Louisville and L N R R and the N C S L A R route. Reunion of Wilder's brigade and dedication of Indiana monuments mentioned. See agents or W W Richardson D P A for details.
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Pennsylvania
Chattanooga
Wilder
Indiana
Indianapolis
Louisville
Nashville
N. C
W. W. Richardson
Southern Railway Publishes Free Southern Literature Folders
The Southern Railway distributes "Southern Homes" folders large map folders Land of the Sky booklets Southern Fields Minerals and Mines books and more to any address free of charge. The Empire of the South, a 200 page illustrated volume, costs 250 cents including delivery. Address WM. H. Taylor assistant general passenger agent Louisville Ky.
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South
Southern Railway
Southern Homes
Southern Fields
Minerals and Mines
Empire of the South
Skirt Binding and Dress Accessories Price List
The ad lists skirt binding in corduroy with brush edge and new patented 10c kind in black, five yard pieces with velveteen, brass wire hooks and eyes, hump clasps, two dozen card, dress stays Twin covered in all colors and sizes, dress fields No. 2 and 3 warranted perfect two cent kind.
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Yale
Cijeesee Ug Renee Ieee
Pricciseeesee
Simpson
Insurance suit filed against 60 Indiana insurers
Insurance Trust in Portland Indiana reports that within the next two days a lawsuit will be filed against 60 insurance companies doing business in Indiana. The action charges unlawful combinations to maintain rates and the papers are currently being prepared.
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Portland
Ind
Indiana
Fitzsimmons Sets Out His Fight Plans Clearly
Bob Fitzsimmons says he will not fight Kid McCoy under any circumstances. He will only face the Jeffries Sharkey winner, and if Sharkey does not appear, he will be ready to step in. Also notes Hay denies any alliance with England beyond standard treaties.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Kid McCoy
Red Robert
Jeffries
England
Columbus
Republican Committee
Jolbn Hay
Wingland
Classified notices and listings for rentals sales and help
A dense page of classified items including notices to vacate and special prices on lodge regalia banners and flags. Rentals offer furnished and unfurnished parlors with bath and phone access at various addresses. Multiple help wanted ads for white girl housework janitorial and barber work. Also sale ads for a restaurant with rooms and a barber shop with cigar stand and other business listings.
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Lodge
Webber-Burton Co
Pennsylvania St
Vermont
Washington
Hadley
N. Miinois
College
W. Walnut
N. West
Talbott-ave
Hudson
S. Illinois
Hooten
W. Market
Reopening Dressmaking Dept at St Joseph’s School Opens Monday
The dressmaking department of St Joseph’s industrial school re opens on Monday signaling the return of skilled sewing classes.
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St. Joseph’s Industrial School
Indiananslis Stock Market Cattle and Hogs Report
Indianap olis stock market report dated Sept 14 shows receipts for cattle 0 and hogs 4500. Market active with prices largely unchanged for cattle and slightly higher for hogs. Good to prime and butcher cattle listed with wide price ranges and weights, plus stockers and calves. Sheep and lamb sections note steady demand and varied pricing. buns per 100 lbs. noted.
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Indianapolis
Sennerseneee TM
Cee
Silat
City Grain Market Report for Wednesday Sept 13
Inspections cover Wheat No 3 red and No 2 red with prices from 63 to 67 cents. Corn markets show dull activity across multiple grades with No 1 white quoted around 32 to 44 cents and mixed lots around 29 to 32 cents. Hay prices note No 2 Timothy at 9.00 and 8.50 to 9.00 for higher grades. oats firm with No 2 white at 24 to 25 cents and No 3 white around 23 to 24 cents.
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City
Hay
Timothy
Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis
Indianapolis market notes report good receipts and a steady tone. Cattle prices quoted with choice 200 head averaging $4.55 to $4.62, 160 to 180 at about $4.52, light workers around $4.40, reflecting a firm overall market.
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Indianapolis
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