Republicans Swap Eaton and Koehne for Saulcy in Marion Ring
The Marion county political scene heats as ring insiders allegedly trade Eaton and Koehne to aid Eugene Saulcy against independent Republicans. Koehne and Eaton deny strong ties, while Sauley faces organized opposition from veteran Republicans. County-wide clashes spill into veterans groups and local gatherings as candidates and electors are waged in disputed contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Club
Eugene Saulcy
Koehne
Sauley
Eaton
Elliott
Squire Hay
Dan L. Brown
Senate
Brown
Saviey
Old Settlers
Broad Ripple
Jacob Woessner
Marion County
Woessner
Higgins Votes With Republicans Over Sidewalk Plan
Council meeting action shows Higgins siding with Republicans after Billingsley was absent. They passed a 73 cent tax levy ordinance amid disputes over fire department funding and bond needs. Democrats argue for a smaller levy as penury in funds looms. comptroller estimates were trimmed by 15,000. An ordinance taxing breweries and agencies at 1000 yearly will add about 10,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billingsley
Higgins
Commodore
Mickelst
Board of Works
Hories Business College
Charles Bridges
Flo
Ensemcia Ing
Jess
Sid Conger J
Tt Methodist
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area Ends Sept 20
36 hour forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity predicts rain Wednesday night into Thursday forenoon. Observed temperatures 7 am 60, noon 65, 2 pm 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gowdy Not Coming Home From Paris Campaign Plans
Consul general Gowdy will not return from Paris to participate in the campaign. Robert A. Brown relayed to informants from Paris that Gowdy should stay there during the exposition. It is believed he fears Indiana Republican leaders may be jealous of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowdy
Paris
Robert A. Brown
Dom Jack
Indiana
Fire Department Needs Outlined by Joint Committee
A joint committee report to the mayor and council outlines Indianapolis fire department requirements. It calls for a new central fire station near Kentucky avenue and Maryland street with modern engine, hose, aerial truck, and reserve wagon, plus upgraded alarm system, new engines at key hose houses, at least 10 000 feet of hose, four cisterns of 2 000 gallons, an extra man per central house, and extensive station renovations. A plan to buy the Board of Trade building for a central station is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Fire Department
Board of Trade, Commercial Club, Merchants’ Association
Indianapolis Fire Insurance, Association
Kentucky -Ave. and
Marylandst
Russell Ave
E. Washington St
Board of Trade
Daring Canal Suicide Triggered Death Probe
Andrew J. Samuels 1¢ died after being dared to dive into a canal on Wabesh street. Coroner Nash seeks the older boys who pressured him. James Cooney, 15, cites two unnamed youths who urged Samuels to jump, with a risk of manslaughter charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Samuels
Wabesh St
James Cooney
Vermont St
Merchants arrange two Meridian Street land sales
Samuel D. Spellman sells a lot at Meridian and Thirteenth streets to H. H. Hanna for 10000 dollars. Margaretha Schutle purchases two lots from Mary W. Matz for 13000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Spellman
Meridian
Thirteenth-sts
H. H. Hanna
Margaretha Schutle
Mary W. Matz
Million Kids At The Fair Open With Rich Exhibits
The state fair opened with horse shows under the grand stand and a larger stock exhibit. Premiums began to be awarded for horses cattle hogs and sheep as crowds noted the immense displays. Attractions included a cooking lecture by Mrs. Rover and a corn exhibit by Tu B Clore Franklin with corn houses a corn pyramid and a cornfield scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Crowers
Tu. B. Clore
Franklin
Uncle Sam
Mr. Clore
J. R. Overstreet
Veterans In Blue Fight The Great War Over Once More
In county courts on Wednesday soldiers held reunions and traded war tales. The Thirteenth infantry in Judge Carter's room with Dr Anthony recounts maneuvers before Winchester. Gen Robt S Foster led the regiment as they chased rebels toward a confederate camp, until darkness. A Forty-Seventh veteran recalls Charley Williams dying at Stone River and a mule mishap near the cook wagon. The Fifty-Fourth and Twenty-Sixth Indiana regiments swap stories in other courts, sharing memories and foraging fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Infantry
Judge Carter
Dr. Anthony
Winchester
Robt. S. Foster
Thirteenth
Grand Jury
Snow White
Charley Williams
Stone River
Charley
John Morgan
Vicksburg
W. F. Verbarg
North Vernon
Thirteenth Cavalry
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Hood
Verbarg
Reunion of Indiana regiments in state house memories
Serial reunions in the state house recount Civil War service. Officers elected for the 61st Indiana regiment included Charles A. Woodward as president and Jesse Miller as chaplain. The Twenty-seventh Indiana met with about 30 members present. The Ninety-ninth Indiana veterans recall Sherman’s march to the sea and a scarce supply episode in 1864 with Chaplain Lucas retelling two Confederate prisoners and a ham found in a saddlebag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Regiment
State House
Charles A. Woodward
Indianapolis
Benjamin Jears
William L. Day
Laurel
Ind
John Caster
Newpoint
William Kaler
Andersonville
Jesse Miller
Connersville
Twenty-seventh
Indiana
Ninety-ninth
Alexander Fowler
Bronson
Kas
D. R. Lucas
Sherman
Resecca
Lucas
Joseph Williams
Chalmers
Mrs Rorer Demonstrates Simple Cooking at State Fair
Mrs Sarah T Rorer wears last year’s gown and teaches hundreds of women about simple cooking. She argues temperance linked to diet, criticizes cow milk for babies, and cautions against hot breads and rich baking powders. German puffs and a cheese souffle are prepared, with egg yolks and melted cheese folded in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah T. Rorer
Bright
Trust
Bruce Strodes Disappears After Embezzlement Arrest
Bruce Strodes, released on a $2000 bond furnished by Councillman Higgins after an embezzlement charge involving $504 from Williams & Co. contractors for courthouse steam fitting, has vanished. Higgins says Strodes was about to surrender when he disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Strodes
Councillman Higgins
Mr¢Williams & Co
Court House
Higgins
Pistol Standoff at Star Store Sparks Union Tensions
At Illinois and Market streets non union and union electrical workers clashed after five non union men faced off on the Star store job. Revolvers and a hammer were allegedly drawn during a heated exchange. Union leaders and labor officials met to prevent further disruption as work halted awaiting an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merkel Electric Company
Lickets
Star
John Blue
Central Labor Union
Johnson
Electric Workers’ Union
McCormack
Ilinois
Market Sts
John Mertz
Mertz
Nis
William Martin
Blue
Martin
Kruger to sail on Dutch ironclad warship
Dispatches report President Kruger agreeing to ride a Dutch supplied ironclad from Lorenzo Marques to Europe. An Nelspruit telegraph notes Stephenson’s brigade occupying the area, while Methuen’s force captures 39 Boers, ten wagons, and cattle near Lichtenburg. Hildyard records two white flag outrages near Utrecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Ixruger
Lorenzo Marques
Europe
London
Nelspruit
Stephenson
Methuen
Lichtenburg
Hildyard
Utrecht
Courts in a Predicament Over Courtroom Water Issues
A plumber warns the courthouse project may take five to six more months. Judge McMaster contemplates delaying jurors due to lack of water and basic amenities. The basement toilet room, the only water source, is described as a pigsty beside the Board of Health office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaster
Board of Health Office
Galveston Weighs Massive Dike Plan After Disaster
In Galveston Texas engineers discuss building an enormous dike to shield the city from another flood. Rescue work continues with more than 400 bodies recovered along the beach. one pile yielded 20 bodies burned. Texas City marshals guard Galveston entry as martial law persists. John Jennings, a workhouse custodian who escaped, was captured near Emrichville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Texas City
United States
John Jennings
Emrichville
Dean's Ointment Promoted for Delicate Skin Care
An advertisement urges parents to avoid eczema and similar skin conditions by using Dean's Ointment. It states the product is safe for the most delicate skin and available at drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
German Fire Tornado Insurance Agent Pfisterer Promoted
Peter Pfisterer, agent at 26 Virginfa are, promotes German fire tornado insurance. Bennett’s photos show pricing details and the SE wash context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Turner
Peter Pfisterer
Virginfaare
Bennett
Price
S E. Wash
Readiness in Troops Tied to Miner Strike Crisis
Scranton dispatch reports Thirteenth regiment captains told to ready soldiers for Hazleton. Strike leaders vow to close every bituminous mine if needed. Mitchell cites 118,000 out. Dilcher warns of nationwide shutdown. Many train crews laid off as coal traffic slows. Some miners head to Colorado and New Mexico. New Mexican railroad and mining co seeks 200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hazleton
United Mine Workers’ Union
District 1
International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Dilcher
Mitchell
Arthur
Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland
Colorado
New Mexico
C. B. Eddy
New Mexican Railway and Mining Company
Strikers Set Back At Mocanaqua Coal Yard
Strikers fail to halt operations at Mocanaqua as Western mine workers return to work under Pinkerton guards. Union plans a broader tie up. Hoyt shaft in Pittston also blocked. About 5,000 miners left for soft coal regions near Pittsburgh. no coal is moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Western
Mocanaqua
Pinkerton
Hoyt
Pittton
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Bloodshed Feared as Strikers Set March to Williamstown
Harrisburg dispatch reports tense clash feared at Williamsted between Lyken valley strikers and non union men. About 1,000 workers at the Williamstown collieries were on duty. 500 strikers may march from Lyken to Cotoganl at 1 pm Wednesday, with bloodshed feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Williamsted
Lyken Valley
Williamstown
Lyken
Eotoganl
Bridge Dolla Electric System Prepared for Power Surge
The street car company lays heavy copper cables under Whites and Washington streets as backup power near the bridge. Current feeds across the bridge, with new dynamo to a 2.60-hor tower engine providing ample juice to run five dynamos. Plans include more feed wires to fins and Washington streets as distribution points and stricter transfer rules limiting slips to 12 minutes.
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Washington St
Indianapolis
Finois
Washington Sts
Cire
Kettlehake Trial Near End in Noblesville Court
The state's evidence in the Kettleha trial at Noblesville finished by Wednesday noon and the defense began. Kettleha maintains his stance as the strongest tests fail to move him. His attorney plans to claim he killed Erick Simon in a fit of insanity at Vermont and Nob Indianapolis. Reuter Pugh predicts the trial may end Friday or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettleha
Noblesville
Wednday
Ketlehake
Erick Simon
Vermont
Nob
Indianapolis
Reuter Pugh
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Saulcy
Armin Koehne
Mari
English Hotel
Hernly
Sullivan
R. A. Brown
Supreme Court
Pops
Samuel Williams
Vincennes
Williams
James C. Stewart
West Baden
Walters
Board of Public Safety
SUN
JOINT
Andrew J. Samuels
Fifty-fourth Regiment
Judge Leathers’ Court
Naches
Comannes
Charles Merrifielaé
Second Cavalry
Rorer
Samter
Janes
Kruger
Williamall Town
White River
Kettlehake
Wulewind
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