Street improvements loom large in city plans this year
In a city with over 400 miles of streets, only about 30 are first class. Street-commissioner Da Ruiter spent 24000 this year with another 10000 seen, as 142628 feet of improvements cost 148019 dollars. Suburban gravel roads and sewers extend the program with 234000 more in estimates, while ongoing asphalt projects on major avenues promise to shape a landmark roadway system.
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da Ruiter
Sesson
Ohio
Washington
Pennsylvania
Shawver
W. E. Bird Dead and Ww. Ensley Bira Dies at Red Cloud
W. E. Bird died Wednesday night at 64 Park Avenue after dropsy linked to a war wound costing him his left arm. He leaves a widow and two children and belonged to Co. G, 38th Indiana, Thomas Reed Post G A R, Red Cloud tribe I Oof, Phelan Lodge I O C F. Funeral will be held Sunday.
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W. E. Bird
Ensley Bira
Park-ave
Co. G
Indiana Volunteers
Thomas Reed Post
Red Cloud Tribe
Order
Rad
Phelan Lodge
C.F
Slavery Traffic Revived Across Coast Under German Proclamation
Zanzibar reports that a German proclamation has revived the slave trade along the coast. Brokers’ houses are filled with captives recovered under the license that permits running away. Iran natives are reportedly at higher risk of kidnapping as the traffic resurges to levels unseen in thirty years.
Freight Wreck Near Goshen Wrecks Poles and Cars
An early report from Goshen Indiana describes a freight wreck on the C W I road at Sodus where a car splitting through a deep section caused telegraph poles to fall and damage cars and contents. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars. Separately an epidemic report notes four new diphtheria cases on Yandasat and five on Lexington avenue with six deaths to date.
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Goshen
Ind
Sodus
Here
Yandaa
Lexington Ave
Yandesat
Second Bloom Pear Tree Graces Fletcher Residence
A large pear tree in front of S. J. Fletcher’s residence at the corner of Ohio and Alabama streets is festooned with unusually abundant white blossoms. The tree, described as very old, presents a springlike scene despite the fall season.
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S. J. Fletcher
Qorner
Ohio
Alabama-sts
Insane hospital crowded. Evanaville opening awaited
Sept 17 reports from Boston and German town describe crowded conditions at hospitals and a delay until Evanaville opens. The Republican convention in session draws large attendance with contests for many places. In Dems news Pattison nominated for Congress. Forecasts predict warmer, fair weather for Indianapolis area. An auction ad promotes bargains with goods “given away.”
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Boston
Usare
BROW IN THE CHURCH Firing Sparks Prohibition Clash
In Shelbyville Indiana the Christian Church faces a rift as trustees J K R Clayton Geo Hammond and B Waller terminate Rev A L Oris on Sept 1 for alleged prohibitionist views. The congregation opposes the move, claiming they have raised funds to keep him. This marks the third firing tied to political stance.
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Shelbyville
Ind
J. KR. Clayton
Geo. Hammond
B. Waller
A. L. Oris
Daclara
Cri
WIFE AND $15,600 GONE In Chicago missing wife case
Sept 17 CuicaGco Mrs Lara sou wife of Dr Larasop Salt Lake City left South Paablo for the city to meet her husband. She wired she would be at the Biggs house and has not been heard from since. She had $18 001 on her person. Foul play is feared. In a separate scene on Meridian street John Zapp a man in a sulky was thrown to the curb after a runaway colt struck him. He was taken to the city hospital with a forehead gash and is not seriously hurt. Nomin at Not Guilty LaPorte Ind Sept 17 The republican convention district 18 nominated Wm Haynes Notre Dame by acclamation. A L Brown was found not guilty of embezzlement and will be tried on other indictments. Brown is a prominent attorney and insurance agent.
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Chicago
CuicaGco
Larasou
Larasop
Salt Lake City
South Paablo
Biggs
Sinse
Fesrad
Suiky
Pyle House
Moridan
Onio
John Zapp
Zapp
W. BR. Ketcham
Meridian St
Sa Wan
City Hospital
LaPorte
Ind
Wm. Haynes
Notre Dame
A. L. Brown
Brown
Philadelphia
Buffalo Brotherhood Club
al Johnson
Kelly
Boston
Cleveland
Cooney
Brothexhood
Brooklyn
Oclavaland
Pittsburg
Cinsinnati
Louisville
Tenor
Meckie H
Nika Ardisr
Tom Rogers
Cataipa
Mattie Fonso
Gravyeses
Harus
Eon
Castaway IL
Bakely
Freeman
Tom Arden
Clavaland
Rochester
Syracuse
Athletics
Baltimore
Columpus
St. Louis
Toledo
Tommy Warren
John van Herst
Hiie
van Herst
Warren
Bert Myers
Peoria
Lewrie
Myers
Mass
Andy Bowen
Jimmy Carroll
New Ohesne
Olympic Club
Carroll
Bowen
Carroill
Kittridge
Nagle
Nichol
Fuller
McCarthy
Browne
Cincinnati
Yragk Bronel
Brotherhood
New York
Buffalo
Ward
Johnson
Branell
Whittaker
von der Ahe
Phelps
Collonada
The
Great Brotherhood
Association
Manhattan Athletic Club
Salford Harriers
Detroit
New York City
N. D. Morgan
T. LE. Nicholas
W. H. Morton
We Parry
G. H. Morris
J. H. Hardwick
Bezellii
Irvin
Petit Laxvcuny
C. Dassanis
Ara Praparad
Jatoba
Somineon Hall
Addison Followsy
Institute For the Heat and Dumb
Henry Jemez
Gay
Graud
Caplas Tuasay
Gas Trust Company
Robert Geedier
Haagsville
Car‘es
Fred Love
Wil. Akers
Pett
Teyre Haute Mining
Capital
Eadiang Mining
Flep
Fannie Kaplan
George W.stout
Jade Taylors Court
Stouts
Scott Wilson
Jennings County
E. Courtsf
Woodward
Massachusette
Ave
N. Dalawarest
William B. Walls
Howland
J. L. F. Steeg
Steeg
Walla
Rebecca Jenkins
Silas Jenkins
Hendricka County
Gavin Payne
Bentinos
Memphis
Mercure
Tau Sun
Lswyare
Clark Avary
Taylor
Tae Dili
Sentinel
Panhandle
Fort Waynes
Jim
Illinois-st. Barber
Onglaasr
Bill
Dunkirk Hill
Deankirk
Washington Prairia
Ilas
Wild Bill
Firat
First
Slaven
Dismissal of Dynes suit over city printing to The Sun
In Judge Walker's court on Wednesday the case James A. Dynes v. the city was dismissed. The report mixes sports notes including results from Tuesday league games and various athletic and boxing events with unidentified names and curious anecdotes about club and association activities.
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James A. Dynes
The
Sun
Kali Style Hats and AN Grades at Seaton's Store
Seaton's Hat Store at 27 North Penn offers Kali style hats with AN grades and low prices. The shop emphasizes budget options and a compact selection for headwear shoppers.
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Seaton’s
North Penn
Strest
Sun Wheel Contest Opens for Young Subscribers
The Sun announces a closing date of Oct 1 for the wheel subscription contest. Earl Irvin, a 28th winner, highlights a push by young canvassers including Karl Irvin, urging accurate name and address reporting and prompt receipt of profits, while stressing only Sun subscribers count toward eligibility.
Turkish Outrages in Armenia Reported by Hq
London dispatch Sept 17 says Turkish forces in Alashgerd Armenia committed brutal acts against Christians. Soldiers killed men and children on sight in a story described as horrific by the war office noting widespread barbarities.
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Armenia Tin Broad
London
War Office
Alash
Gerd
Armenia
Albasy Swain Wreckers Admit Willingness
Conphrisd The Albasy Swain Wreckers confess to acting on their own to damage the New York Central line. Three men Raad Cain and Barratt claim no labor or organization sanctioned the act and all were under arrest for attempted wrecking. Joseph Gaw, earlier jailed in Cambridge City for census duties, was released under the poor convict act. In Berne the federal government plans to crush the Ticino rebellion with decisive action on Thursday.
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Troy, N
Joseph Gaw
Cambridge City
Distant Murders Burglaries Fires Plague Headlines
Disjointed dispatch summarizes deaths in the west and a horseman assault in New York. Reports mention a Bank of The Dalles heist worth 10600, a fatal shooting in New York, a Utah house fire with two boys cremated, and a Vermont park outing. Also notes ambulance funding and a blooming switchmen’s mutual aid association.
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Robert Ray Hamilton
Far West
Jo. Green
American Orthopedic Association
Philadelphia
Sherman
Jagera
Dalles
Chas. B. Young
New York
Geo. Deistel
Francie Birk
Laiter
Deistal
M. Dumonteil
M. Marmeix
Geneva
J. W. Savaga
Park City
Utah
Rhoderdyon Park
J.C. Carson
Vendome
Chicago
Provincetown
Maas
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Bensfita
Earth Tremor Report From Hinton Area Shakes County
A report from Hinton West Virginia dated September seventeenth describes a powerful subterranean explosion near Bicrota’s Knob. Witnesses compared it to a major earthquake with ground fissures and ground-level disturbances, sparking widespread alarm while officials gather details and assess causes.
Court reports and local notices from a late 19th century press
A dense mix of court actions and civic notices including a widow's damages claim against a car company for 9000 dollars after a fatal crash, minor theft convictions, a prison escape recapture, a welfare of a heat and dumb institute opening, a gas stock subscription, mining company articles of incorporation, a child custody requisition, and various local incidents such as a missing horse and buggy and a morphine overdose death. The page also notes political and social movements, including a city dyke assessment group hiring counsel and a few mild scandals within the Memphis commercial staff.
Stories of rail journeys and near disasters from old timel
A veteran conductor recalls wartime rail life with soldiers packed in leaky cars and improvised meals while townsfolk join in with gifts. The account shifts to a brake man tale on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago line about a Sabbath break, a near catastrophe, and the crew waking just in time. Also notes a Republican state convention in Rutland, N H, and Fremont family need in Los Angeles.
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Eremeonuti
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Fremont
Unruly Horse Rack Brings Injury At Lancaster Shop
A Tuesday display of an unruly horse at Lancaster & Kight’s Kentucky Avenue shop drew a crowd in Lancaster. RB H Lancaster, injured with two broken ribs while attempting to shoe the horse, described the creature as vicious and prone to flipping. A new contraption, a two–rack horse-shoeing device, restrained the animal with harnesses and pulleys, enabling shoes to be applied. The first 1600‑pound gray horse struggled but was shoed, while the second horse submitted after brief restraint.
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Avite
Lancaster & Kight
Discksri
Hentvcky Ave
RB. H. Lancaster
Lancaster
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Osea
Pullass
Hoosier State Fair Week Opens With Noise and Activity
Tim Griffin presents an illustrated hay harvesting lecture as a loud mower roars through weeds while State Fairy Herxror touts the big exhibition. 500 more entries arrive in the departments, speed is the rule for a Glass car, and trainloads of fair articles begin to arrive with gate admission set at 50 cents for pumpkin seeders, threshers, and straw-stackers. The Weather Service is endorsed by Rev Goble as “fixed” for splendid weather, and theaters announce a top fall lineup as Hoosier capital readies for a grand fair week.
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Eng Suwa
Bis
Geromwim Hip
Department of Agriculture
Tha
Heron
Tim Griffin
Faiy Hberxror
Avery Glass
Punkin
Goble
Bummin
Tiuda
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Pearls Vacancy Case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday overruled Wm A Pearls petition for rehearing challenging a vacancy during the election and whether Pearls was the lawful incumbent. The court upheld the original ruling and the case moves back to the lower court for a rehearing.
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Mit Peekllie
Supreme Court
Wm. A. Pearls
Pelle
Appelles
General Assembly
Shot Her Seducer Dead in Scorrspur Indiana
John Rader and Maggie Howard drove west Monday night and returned at midnight. Maggie declared she was pregnant and demanded the man marry her. He started to leave when she shot him with a revolver. The couple, once prominent in society, drew attention as a fatal domestic dispute unfolded. The second item notes a legal fight over control of an Indians medical college where Dr J A Cominger withdrew a suit and a new suit was filed alleging improper transfer of property to a new organization without stockholder consent.
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Scorrspurg
Ind
John Rader
Maggie Howard
Maggie
Ehs
Sisene Lovar
J. A. Cominger
Wednas- Gay
W. B. Fletcher
Republican convention to name opponent for Bynum
The Biame Tha republican congressional meeting at Anderson Thursday will likely nominate Attorney Henry of that place to oppose Bynum in the district. The convention is described as a straightforward affair.
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Efenry
Anderson
Henry
Bynum
Financial Crisis Recedes as Business Resumes Normal Channel
The Crisis Paar New York reports the financial crisis past and business resuming its formal channels as of September 17.
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Crisis Paar
New York
Finan Cial
Dusiness
Indian Chief and Young Mule Die in Tongue River Clash
In Milea City Montana on Monday afternoon Head Chief and Young Mule were killed during a battle at the Tongue river agency. A father attempted to surrender fugitives and offer ponies for immunity, but the men refused negotiations and fought to the death.
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Caroaco
Milea City
Montana
Tongue River Agency
Agent Cooper
W Urdurere
Teile
Gidentia
Oattis
Young Mules
Trylee
Young Mule
Tae
Peculiar divorce suit in Judge Taylor's court
Jennie Cornelli known as Jennie Graves sues Edward Cornelli, florist at Pratt and Illinois, claiming marriage in January after Ben Graves left her 15 years ago. She seeks alimony one third of earnings about 15000, while Cornelli denies marriage or ever being her husband and testifies he lived with her for months. The case stalls between claims of marriage and cohabitation with no clear verdict in sight.
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Jennie Tormelli
Hayward
Eoen
Taylor
Jennie Cornelli
Edward Cornelli
Pratt and
Illinois Sts
Jennie Graves
Ben Graves
Cornelli
Vincapnes
Corpell
Tuseday Cornelli
Let Us Give Thanks as Congress Gears for Break
Washington Sept. 17. The prospect is that congress will adjourn in the next fortnight no extra session will be called. The house’s work from now on aside from the Kennedy resolution is expected to be dull.
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Washington
Congress
House
Seance Planned With Lincoln Park Property Owners
The judiciary committee of the board of aldermen will hold a seance with Lincoln Park property owners Wednesday night to discuss the Dyka assessment kick.
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Judiciary Committee
the Board of Aldermen
Lincoln Park
Senate Acts on Land Forfeiture and DRL Purchase
Blaine notes recur letters as the senate agrees to the railroad land forfeiture bill and passes a DRL measure to buy war records for 80000. A $50000 monument proposal for John Erickson is introduced in the house. Conference on the tariff bill expected to report next Monday after acceptances of amendments. Reed blocks Enloe while Kennedy resolution work proceeds with Democratic alternative bills.
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Blaine
Senate
Enloe
Kennedy
Judiciary Committee
John Lricsson
Washington
House
Reed
Enlce
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Wright
Evanaville Hospital
Tenpgress
Germantown
J. M. Pattison
Indianapolis
Marcy
Hark Ervin Wiss
Weéus
Winuers
Tus Sun
Fuhe Sun
Earl Irvin
Karl
Paul
Tou Sun
Cara
Fae Sun
Nest
Conphrishd
Albasy Swain Wreckers
Wheir Willising
Berne
Ticino
Wikke
Shelby
Virginia
Hinton
W. Va
Knob
Thia County
Bemmagys
Tine Tatay
Tim Lidi
Ony
Rew
Wm. L. Elders
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Lds
Sassafras
Tim
Cenrnbern
Ana
Fisia
Loolkka
Rutties Coxcord
N. H
H.A. Tuttis
Sightin
South Side
Blanch
Smith Shop
Boch
Trey
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Whey
Ham
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