Dangerous Split Among Marion County Republicans
A notable rift among Marion County Republicans over Eugene Sauley’s sheriff nomination is described as organized opposition readers out of the party by County Clerk George B. Feiliott. The faction seeks to block Sauley while fearing broader fallout for Congressman Overstreet and the county slate, with schemes like marking ballots to hide straight-ticket votes and threats of clashes if the party acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sauley
George B. Feiliott
Sauley
Marion County
Megrew For Mayor Debate Over Candidacy And Alleged Motives
Councilman Harold Megrew denied seeking the Indianapolis mayoral nomination amid questions about his political furtivity and possible aim to succeed T. Taggart. Some critics doubt his suitability for the nomination while others see potential intent to enter the mayoral race.
Burke’s Scheme Gains Votes With Imperialism Paradox
Democratic congressional nominee Frank Burke touts a private argument to win voters by promising Republican support for McKinley’s administration to check imperialism. He tells skeptics that GOP voters in the district will back him to vote against imperialism while preferring a Republican administration.
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Frank Burke
McKinley
Burke
Political activity and party organizing in Indianapolis
Finance committee gathers donations for the National Democratic Clubs meeting on Oct 3 and 4. Republicans plan a rough riders parade in Indianapolis on Oct 11 during Governor Roosevelt’s visit. Christian Endeavor union backs voter guidance against liquor-friendly nominees. Rev R V Hunter calls liquor ‘evil’ paramount. German American club forms with Conrad Bender president and Otto Steerhhan secretary. Republican state committee declines to send a woman orator. Merrill Moores named election commissioner for Marion county. Woessner democratic club forms in ward 11 with officers named. Pike township rough riders perform amid a large crowd, watermelons unloaded by midnight. Rescue Riders club forms in precinct 18 ward 3. Ward 1 marching club to open in Blisckwell’s hall with brief addresses by A F L Zearing and L D Buenting.
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National Association of Democratic Clubs
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
The
Christian Endeavor Union
R. V. Hunter
Conrad Bender
Otto Steerhhan
Republican State Committee
National Committee
Indiana
Bob”’ Mansfied
Speakers’ Bureau
Merrill Moores
Marion County
Woessner Democratic Club
J. Broderick
M. Chapman
P. J. Delaney
Joe Ferguson
Frank Littleton
Fred Matson
Lafayette Road
Pike Township
Rescue Riders
Precinct 18
Ward 3
W. Middlest
Ward 1
Blisckwell
Martin~dale-ave
Nineteenth St
A. F L. Zearing
L. D. Buenting
Globe notes Kruger and Rietz to back Bryan in U S
A New York dispatch says President Kruger and Secretary Rietz will travel to America in October to campaign for Mr. Bryan in the election.
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London
the Globe
New York
Kruger
Rietz
America
Bryan
Hunting Ballots and Campaign Moves Across States
Nebraska Republicans open the campaign in Lincoln with Senator Barrows to speak. Adlai Stevenson spoke at Manion, Tr. Tuesday. Ohio Republicans renominated Shattuck and Bramwell. Wharton Barker argues party split ratios and forecasts Bryan’s unlikelihood. Prohibitionists seek Hughes support after Cleveland removal. Senator Heilfeldt predicts Bryan carry Idaho. Croker bets big on Bryan victory. Vanderbilt declines New York assembly nomination after recent entry to politics.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Senator Barrows
Adlais. Stevenson
Manion
Ohio
Shattuck and
Bramwell
Heilfeldt
Idaho
Bryan
Croker
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Assembly
New York
Lost valuable pin draws Sun liners attention
A valuable pin has vanished and The Sun's popular liners promise insights on page seven. The notice urges readers to read through the page for full details and hints at rewards for information.
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SUN
Indianapolis Consideration of $1000 Appropriation
Controller Johnson wavering on recommending the $1000 appropriation for Galveston sufferers. He questions authority and fears improper allocation if funds are not available. He supports the coffers and wants to help but cannot commit personally.
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Johnson
Galveston
Council
Unionists Demand Union Labour On Indianapolis Work
The electrical union's executive board sent members across Indianapolis to enforce union labor. Non unionists were found working on the Star store annex under C. W. Merkel's contract. Union carpenters and painters warned proprietors of a strike if non union workers stay. Henry Victor of the South side Turnverein discussed the club building work done by Sanborn company non union labor, insisting the contract requires union men. The union seeks removal of current workers and completion by union trades.
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Electrical Union
Indianapolis
W. Washington Jr
Star Store
C. W. Merkel
Henry Victor
Southside Turnverein
Sanborn Company
Myr
Victor
Central Labor Union
Baseball Park
Heartless men jeered the boy to his death
Police and Coroner Nash search for colored men seen on a Wa bash street bridge and canal when 11 year old Andrew Samuels drowned Saturday after being urged to jump into the water. Eye witnesses report jeers and threats as the boy hesitated. no precise descriptions available.
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Nash
Wabash St
Andrew Samuels
Andrew
Plot Revealed to Slay King Charles in Bulgaria Links
Dispatch from Paris reports a plot against King Charles of Roumania uncovered by the Macedonian committee. Documents implicate Roumanian officers and officials with origins in Bulgaria. The plan aimed to free Macedonia and annex Roumania to Bulgarian crown lands, with the murder set for spring.
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Paris
Charles
Roumania
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Allen declares for Congress while serving in the Philippines
Capt D F Allen, campaigning from the Philippines, accepts the Democratic nomination for Congress in District 9. He invites veterans and voters of all parties to back Bryan for president, asserts support for the Kansas City platform, and says the Philippine conflict continues despite proclamations.
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D. F. Allen
Phlippines
Kansas City
United States
Democratic Party
William “J. Bryan
Receiver for the Gas Trust Revealed by Council Action
The plan behind Councillman Moriaritys resolution is to place the Consumers gas trust company under a receiver per the Sun project. If the investigation shows profits to repay stockholders and 8 percent additional a stockholder can seek a court appointment of a receiver, allowing price reductions per the city charter. The trust office notes 8 percent of stock refunded and 8 percent interest paid.
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Moriarity
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
SUN
Circuit Court
Race War Rumors Rise After Neighborhood Clash
A race confrontation erupts near Capitol Ave and Sixteenth St as high school and manual training students clash with local African American youths over bicycle thefts. A guard is posted, rocks fly, and both sides retreat when neighbors intervene. Residents warn of worsening race tensions amid ongoing practices.
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Manual Training
Capitol Ave
Sixteenth St
Salary Sliced Halts Pay for New Indianapolis President
A new president for the University of Indianapolis will be chosen immediately with Rev. M. L. Haines as the likely successor if he desires. Subscriptions raised years ago to fund the university will now stretch over three or four years as delayed payments come in, allowing the incumbent to hold another position and easing financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Indianapolis
Burris A. Jenkins
M. L. Haines
Jenkins
Council finance committee edges toward fire department funding
The council finance committee resumed review of the appropriation and tax levy ordinances on Tuesday afternoon. The special fire department committee was called in and both panels aim to agree on the needed amount for improvements in the fire department.
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Council
Special Fire Department
Ballot and election logistics figures for state voting
The secretarys project 1 489 520 ballots this year with 2 000 extras per county for about 650 248 voters, costing around 15 000. About half the ballots may be burned on election night and 9 906 blue pencils plus copies of election law and sample poster notices are planned.
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Gibson County
Bostock the Showman Arrives for Indianapolis Carnival
Frank C. Bostock proprietor of the Bostock shows arrives in Indianapolis from Louisville on Wednesday. He will stay until after the carnival and bases at the Fall festival society office at 42 Circles. Receptions are planned as his magic circle acts spread across streets reserved by the Board of Works and at Broad Ripple Park. The shows, largest of their class, were featured at the Paris World Fair for several weeks.
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Frank C. Bostock
Bostock
Indianapolis
Louisville
Fall Festival Society
Board of Works
Broad Ripple Park
Secretary Gilkison Resigns From Municipal League
A letter to Denver mayor H V Johnston says B F Gilkison secretary of the League of American Municipalities will resign and that the executive board arranged for a successor. Indianapolis has been a league member since its 1817 start by Columbus mayor Sam Bleck. Gilkison is accused of using his office for personal advantage and embarrassing the league.
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Fron
H. V. Johnson
Denver
B. F. Gilkison
League of American Municipalities
Indianapolis
Sam Bleck
Columbus
Gilkisorn
League
Miners Driven From Jeansville Amid Strike Violence
In Jeansville Hazleton Pa on September 18 striking miners were driven from the pit by a mob of youths who pelted them from the bank. Police sent from Hazleton failed to arrest anyone. The colliery remains idle as more miners join the strike and switchmen brakers threaten to refuse handling scab coal.
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Hazleton
Jeansville
Scranton Strike Shuts Down Coal Industry Across District
Scranton reports a coordinated coal strike by switch men and brakemen affecting five railroads. Mines and washery operations idle as districts 7 and 9 threaten full disruption by Saturday night. New York officials likely to act after seeing miners’ resolve. two remaining collieries in Pittsburg district idle as valley mines close.
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Scranton
Londay
Seat
Mitchell
New York
Lackawanna Valley
Pittsburg
Trust arms its men in Scranton strike
In Scranton on September 18 the D L W distributes batons and revolvers to guards protecting company property. Strikers face heavily armed deputies sworn as coal and iron police. Dilcher claims confidence, urges miners to stay away and warns against importing guns or inciting action.
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Scranton
Coal and Iron Police
Miners Held Prisoner At Laurel Hill Mine
Eight men were allegedly sent into the Laurel Hill mine Sunday night with others to operate but only they were chosen to enter. When the elevator failed to descend they became trapped, escaping later through old workings and another shaft. A supposed participant recounted the episode.
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Wazleton
Laurel Hill
Strikers Gain in Pennsylvania Coal Districts
In Scranton Hazleton Shamokin and Wilkes Barre the strike tightens. Union numbers grow with 400 new members Monday and similar gains Tuesday. Local collieries remain shut while the tie up deepens across the area.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Wulschner's Offers New Pianos at Sixteen Dollars
Usona gold and silver polish touted as best. New pianos priced at $16.00 available at Wulschner's.
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Usona
Wulschner
Engagements and Weddings in Last Week's Notices
J. P. Mullally at 2 Monument Place advertises a $25 diamond ring as an engagement ring. The text highlights numerous engagements and weddings currently noted in local notices.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
German Fire Tornado Insurance Market Report
C B Turner serves as agent for German Fire Tornado Insurance in a brief market note. The snippet mentions 150 KB and market activity, with no further specifics on dates or figures.
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Turner
Galveston aftermath tallies 15000 dead in wreckage
Galveston reports estimate 2500 more victims beneath ruins and a total death toll possibly reaching 15000. Mayor Jones cites 20000000 dollars in losses as 8000 residents flee and 130 bodies cremated weekly. Bridge repairs allow limited train passage while relief efforts and census by wards continue.
Death at Haughville Malleable Works Under Review
John Smith, a colored employee at Haughville Malleable Iron Works, was found dead on the floor of his home on Holgnes Street Tuesday morning. A broken lamp lay nearby and Jesse, his only housemate, found the body. The coroner conducted a post mortem at the morgue and reported a blood clot above the heart and extreme heart congestion, concluding death was natural.
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John Smith
Haughville Malleable Iron Works
Holgnes St
Smi
Jesse
City Lance
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Ends Sept 19
Weather outlook for Indianapolis through 36 hours ending 7 PM Tuesday. Warmer, unsettled conditions with rain possible. Temperatures rise from 50 at 7 AM to 57 at noon and to 62 by 7 PM.
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Indianapolis
Vanity
Small-Pox Case Report From Cornell Avenue
Miss Carrie Shaffer, 30, contracted mild small pox at 1927 Cornell Avenue after arriving from Indiana a week ago. Quarantine placed on the family. Dr. Clark of the health board Rotary declares no danger. The patient cannot explain how she contracted the illness.
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Carrie Shaffer
T. R. Norton
Cornell-ave
Ind
Clark
Rotary
Coroner Investigation Prompted Over Burn Deaths
Coroner Nash was called Tuesday to investigate the death of Mrs. and her son who were burned. The attending physician allegedly neglected to inform the coroner until hours before the funeral. Dr. Nash says many people are careless about cases when the exact cause is known by the law to be investigated.
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Nash
2Iur
Local Wagon Collision Ends With Arrest for Drunkenness
A wagon driven by F W Weghorst grocer 1115 Linden street collided with a Tenth street car at Lasalle street Tuesday at 12 30 am. Weghorst was thrown and one finger mashed. Patrolmen Ley and Alberts found him intoxicated and arrested him.
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F. W. Weghor
Linden-st
Tenth-st
Lasgalle-st
Weghorst
Patrolmenley
Alberts
Worth Dentist Removal from Stevenson Building Notice
A local message seeks to remove a dental practice from the 433 Stevenson Building and mentions old beds and mattress springs as buy or remedy options. The fragmentary note references Mahorney's and Massachusetts but lacks clear dates or full context.
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Z Worth
Stevenson
Tela
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