City Board Wary Over Alley Vacation Near High School
The Board of Public Works discusses vacating the rear alley to allow a school expansion and avoid buying the Nicketts property. Property owners led by W T Mallett oppose, fearing damages, while Mayor Denny and the board weigh legal powers and potential injunctions. Pupils critique the plan amid debate over funding and room shortages.
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Board of Public Works
Board of Works 13
Nicketts
Kickers
W. T. Mallett
Ricketts
Moyers
Tae Sun
Wildman
Denny
Ilinois
Twenty-second-sts
Fall Creek
Llinois
No. 11
Kittie King
Josie van Tresac
Chas. Edmunds
Mamie King
Nina Toon
Roy Poole
Illinois
Admirable Performance by the Commercial Club in Encampment
A veteran compares figures from the last G A R encampment in Indianapolis with Pittsburgh. He notes Indianapolis provided free quarters for about 45 000 people and had stronger decorations. He asserts Indianapolis spent less and left more funds than Pittsburgh, vindicating the Commercial club amid earlier criticism.
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Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Tae Sun
Morton Wins Nomination For Governor In New York Ballot
At the Republican state convention in Sanarcas New York Levi P Morton won the governorship on the first ballot with support over Sloat Fassett. C T Saxton was named lieutenant governor and Judge Haight for the court of appeals. Resolutions denounced Gresham’s foreign policy and favored a bi metallic monetary standard. A Baptist church committee planned to invite Rev Hahn to Springfield Mass for pulpit duties. Indictments were returned in Waco Texas against cottonseed oil makers for anti trust violations.
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Sanarcas
N. Y
Levi P. Morton
C. T. Saxton
Judge Haight
Court of Appeals
Gen. Tracy
Morton
Sloat Fassett
Democratic Party
Brand Gresham
Rev. Hahn
Prof
Crowel
E. E.barnes
First Baptist Church
Springfield
Mass
McCarthy and His Bat Wins Ninth Inning Contest
A lively ninth inning gives McCarthy the winning run for Indianapolis over Minneapolis as Crooks and the Minnehahas contest a snappy game. Freddie Schaub in left and Vepper on the mound form the forest-tire defense, while Hines narrowly misses a home run margin and Crooks questions the call. Roat delivers a rattling effort as attendance climbs and Indianapolis eyes a win over Grand Rapids.
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Crooks
Senate
McCarthy
Che Hoosiera
Vepper
Freddie Schaub
Indianapolis
Miller Bar
Sherhian
Mills
Freddie
Jeddie
Hines
Mott
Sheridan
Mr. Hines
Roat
Grand Rapids Gang
Asphalt bids shake up old firms in city contracts
Trinidad asphalt refining company entered competition with local firms and bid record low prices on major jobs including the depot paving and several blocks on Louisiana and Jackson streets. Western paving and Indiana Bermudez among bidders. Massachusetts plans to study Indianapolis relief methods, led by chairman T. K. Dewey.
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Trinidad Asphalt Refining Company
Board of Works
Wildman
K. Washington
Indiana Bermudez Company
Western Paving Company
Warren- Scharf Company
McCreast
Jackson Place
Louisiana St
Western Company
Louisiana-st
McCrea
Meridian-st
Trinidad
Western
Jackson
Ilinois-st
Hugo Reed
Massachusetts
Pompeii Night Festivities Sparked Public Interest
Tuesday and Wednesday social events unfold with fireworks and talks by Dr. Lawrence and others before a teamaters and shovelers gathering at lulg E Washington. A temperance meeting in criminal court room Wednesday features B G Connelly stating no political ties, while Indianapolis gears for state fall week events with waived carriage fees. Births include multiple couples and several deaths listed. marriages confirm Canada Glidwell to Mamie Parker and others amid a busy community week.
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Pompeii
Odd Fellows
Dr. Lawrence
Lulg E
Washington-at
Criminal Court Room
B. G. Connelly
Susan Wiedlander
Kate Page
Maggie Wingard
Canada
Glidwell
Mamie Parker
James L. Beatty
Lizzie Tramby
John H. Herder
Fannie Riggs
Thomas Culter
Sarah Kaney
Edwin M. Davin
Nellie F., Hogan
Edward Sanford Fuhler
Mary Alice Foster
Thomas H. Nellan
Bridget. McManamon
Dispute over Sunderland’s discharge from city bridge gang
Peter Sunderland, a Republican ward worker, claims he was unfairly dismissed from the city bridge gang at the urging of Democrat Meyer. Mayor Denny will investigate allegations that Meyers pressured payment of an old $20 bill and that Sunderland was targeted for political reasons amid broader complaints to the Board of Works.
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Peter Sunderland
Massachusetts Ave
Mayers
Board of Worksepublicans
Sunderland
Denny
Mr. Meyers
Meyers
Sun
Lisher
Civil Service Board
Thirteenth Indiana Meet Holds Reunion in Circuit Court
About 50 comrades of the Thirteenth Indiana gathered in the circuit courtroom Wednesday morning for the Thirteenth Indiana annual convention, with speeches by Joan OC Lawler of Salem Dr Scull of Lebanon and Jen Foster before a luncheon at Capt Ketcham’s home. An executive committee selected officers led by President A J Robinson and Vice President L H Lawler. This marked the twelfth annual reunion. The Seventy-ninth Indiana also held a reunion in the courthouse Wednesday, noting its Civil War exploits on Mission Ridge Chickamauga and its record of 18 batteries and 1,000 men captured, with Gen Fred Knefler reelected president.
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Thirteenth
Indiana
Swealfth
Thirteenth Indiana
Joan OC
Lawler
Salem
Dr. Scull
Lebanon
Jen. Foster
Capt. Ketcham
W. A. Ketcham
A. £. Newland
D. S. Durham
A. J. Robinson
L. H. Lawler
George Lowry
Seventy-ninth
Mission Ridge
Virginia
Chickamauga
Fred Knefler
Geo. W. Parker
Chrs. J. Manning
Out in Brightwood suburb busy with events and changes
Brightwood reports little sickness as about 200 children attend the state fair on children's day. Town board to meet Wednesday night with business on deck, including possible removal of the marshal. Rankin leaves Big Four shops for fireman post in St Louis division. An injury at Bent wood works and a tubeway accident are noted.
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Tis
Chas. Rankin
St Louis
Jnstead
Bentwood
Board of Health
Brightwood
Ohio State Democratic Convention Platform Supports Cleveland
The Ohio State Democratic Convention adopted a platform praising Cleveland and denouncing McKinley era policies. It calls for further tariff reductions to abolish protective duties, critiques the McKinley law for hurting business, wages, and farm prices, and endorses direct Senate election by the people. Tom Johnson adds a call for a future senator to gain legislative support. A disruption arose over resolutions against Senator Brice and John Clark’s attack on the U.S. government.
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CoLumgBus
Frank Hurd
Cleveland
Congress
Puch
General Assembly
Union McWinley
Tom Johnson
State Central Committee
Brice
United States
John
Convention Secrecy Frustrates Public on Chicago Single Tax Resolution
Report from a convention of carpenters notes high secrecy around delegates and possible fines for discussing proceedings outside sessions. The Chicago Single-tax club pushed a resolution for independent wage action amid opposition. Local unions planned further social events and the Lorraine building reception entertained visiting delegates.
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Stave House
Tle
Frenor
New York
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Chicago
Lorraine Building
Commer
Washington St
Capitol Ave
Union No. 290
Campaign speakers line up across county events
Hon Jason B Brown and Hon John E Lamb will speak at Masonic hall Saturday evening. Bill Bynum's campaign race course covers five county spots with talks. Republican convention. Msannerchor hall. about 450 candidates. Democrats open state campaign next Saturday. Peg Smith to stump. Notables include Senators Voorhees Turpie Governor Matthews Gil Shanklin. W W Thornton emerging Republican for legislature. former deputy attorney general and supreme court librarian. author of many legal texts. World’s Fair medal noted.
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Jason B. Brown
John E. Lamb
Masonic Hall
Bill” Bynum
Msannerchor Hall
N Diay
Peg” Smith
Voorhees and
Turpie
Matthews
Gil. Shanklin
W. W. Thornton
Fle
Baldwin
Supreme Court
Indiana
Naval clash off Yalu leaves ships sunk and wounded
News from Siananar reports a six hour sea battle between Chinese and Japanese squadrons off Yalu. Chinese ships Yang Wei Cheo Yun burned while remnants retreated. Admiral Ting severely wounded though alive. Japanese losses include four ships. transport landings succeeded and Wei Hai Wei safety reached. Pekin erupts in excitement as emperor assumes control amid government unease.
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Siananar
Yalu
Chih Yuen
Yang Wai
Jtigs
Ting
Yannikin
Shrancoat
Yang Wei
Cheo Yun
Chin Yuen
King Yuen
Chi Yen
Wei Hai Wei
Pekin
Gang robbers arrested after Santa Fe express heist
A band of robbers who failed to rob the Santa Fe express were captured. Two are jailed and one is dying from a shoulder wound. Brothers George and Frank Overfield and William Conners were also arrested as accessories before the fact.
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Jaib Keroxck
Santa Fe Express
George
Frank Overfield
Willam Conners
Indiana brewing suit seeks to keep exhibit in Woman's Building
The Indianapolis Brewing Company filed for an injunction in superior court to stop the State Board of Agriculture from removing its 30 by 20 foot exhibit in the Woman's Building at the fair. The company had spent $1000 on decorations for the display. Judge Winter granted a restraining order, served to fair officials on Wednesday afternoon.
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Superior
Indianapolis Brewing Company
State Board of Agriculture
Trewing Company
Winter
Ati P
Reuben and His Susan at the World’s Fair Day
Temperate Wednesday morning crowds linger about warm stoves as Reuben and Aunt Saray Ann visit the Indiana exhibit from Purdue in agricultural hall. Roosters, tricks, and an electric piano entertain, with racing plans, musicians, and a brisk crowd on a breezy fair day.
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Uncle Reuben
Saray Ann
J’urdue University
Agricultural Hall
Indiana
Plaisance
Iva
Tiller
Soi
Susan
Elevating City Rail Tracks Discussed by Commercial Club
The Commercial club elevated track commission met Tuesday night to hear City engineer Brown's plans for elevating the railroads entering the city. Proposals call for a four track road from White River to near Prie Street, built on solid earth between 15 foot retaining walls or a steel trestle, at an estimated cost of about 2 076 400 dollars. The plan promises safety gains, reduced switching costs, and better Union station capacity. A legal review said the city has full power to compel elevation for public safety, and railroad officials have been invited to Thursday’s 4 o’clock meeting.
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Commercial Club
Elevated Track Commission
Brown
White River
Prie St
Union Station
Whisky trust ouster sought by Illinois judge
Judge Gibbons sustained a demurrer to the amended pleas of the whisky trust in the quo warranto information and ordered the attorney general to prepare a judgment of ouster. The decision leaves formal matters unsettled from the main ruling three months earlier. the defense will appeal. The notice appears in Chicago dated Sept 19.
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Gibbons
Whisky Trust
Curcaco
Band to Chiles Love and Marriage Plans
William Cook, 22, a bandit, secured a license here for marriage to 19 year old Martha Pullman. Cook is in Cherokee country, while his sweetheart is a white girl. In Chicago authorities raid Condon's gambling house on Wednesday, seizing keepers and costly gaming equipment under civic federation orders.
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Woda
Muscocer
William Cook
Dhiss
Martha Pullman
Gbhicago
Constablea
Civic Federation
Condon
Wquliamey-St
Tin Plate Mills Suspend Operations in Ohio and Missouri
Tin plate mills at Niles Ohio have suspended operations. Nelson Morris the packer has resigns as a whisky trust director. Nellinghan stamping company St Louis has closed its rolling mills and tin plate works due to the new tariff. About one hundred out of work.
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Niles
Nelson Morris
Packer
Whisky Trust
Nellinghan Stamping Company
St. Louis
Slate plotting headlines county convention in Shelby
A smoky bid for legislative and judicial slates surfaces in Shelby County politics. Merrill Moore leads a quiet meeting at the county committee HQ to push Adama Coburn and Chambers Spooner for the legislature with Winters Harvey Snow on the judicial slate. Rival leaders fear a fierce convention fight over Snow Winters and the broader schemes backed by Frenzel Schmidt and the “sleek six.”
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Merrill Moores
Merrill
Ventlemen
J. C. Adama
Henry Coburn
Smiley Chambers
Samuel Spooner
Bruce Bagby
J. M. Porter
Bagby
Porter
Begbey
Denison House
Dr. Allen
Merry Merrill
J. WH. Winters
L. HM. Harvey
Alpheus Snow
Adams and Coburn
Chambers
Spooner
Harry Smith
Wm. Schmidt
John P. Frenzal
Shelby County
Supreme Court
Smith
Schmidt
John P. Frenzel
Marion County
Wm. Pollard
W. C. van Arsdale
W. W. Thornton
McMasters
Harvey
Snow
Sun
Judge Winters
Billy” Schmidt
Rose Hawkins
Doy Hawkins
Ross
They Beat the Sheriff and Shot His Son
Aura Sept 19 reports Sheriff Lambert's son was beaten and shot by three county prisoners after an attack Tuesday night. The prisoners were recaptured. Also Reno Sept 19 notes Senator Jones will resist resigning until the Nevada legislature meets, then resign and seek re election, stating he has not joined the populists but the silver party.
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Aura
Ian
Lambertson
Jones
Reno
Jones Hea
Nevada
Silver Party
Best Baking Powder Victory Declared by World’s Fair Jury
The dispute among baking powder firms ends with Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder upheld by a world’s fair jury. The Sun highlights the brand’s full page advertisement and notes rising city sales, urging readers to try and judge for themselves.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
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Wera
TRE Sun
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