Gen Botha Gives Britain Another Shock
London dispatch says Boer forces under Botha captured three companies of mounted infantry near Utrecht in southeastern Transvaal after a fierce fight. British losses included two officers and 14 men killed, five officers and 25 men wounded, and five officers and 150 men captured. Gough escaped. estimated 1,000 Boers in the assault. French reports Smuts broke the cordon at Elands River Poort with British losses of three officers killed one wounded and 20 men killed with 30 wounded.
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London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Botha
Gough
Utrecht
Transvaal
Smuts
Elands River Poort
Miller saloon forced to close amid police orders
Police halted Miller’s saloon during fair week after orders from headquarters to close on time and prevent after hours activity. Miller disputes the campaign fund claim and says he will post a closing sign while Supt Quigsey confirms a general order to close all saloons during fair week with gambling banned.
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Cratic
Hagerty
Sindars
Miller
Polster
Bookwalter
Bernauer
Quigsey
Poll books predict Republican victory in city race
A Republican with access to 30 day pollbooks claims the city election shows Republicans ahead by about 2000 votes, with Bookwalter favored to win and possible margin up to 4000. He cites 2500 Democrats unlikely to vote for Maguire and 450 to 900 Republicans wavering earlier, now shrinking. Chairman Logsdon denies lax campaigning and notes planned meetings in 150 precincts Friday night and a surge next week.
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Bookwalter
John Allen
Logsdon
Republican City Committee
Hoar Praises McKinley As Beloved Leader In Funeral Talk
Senator Hoar at the Worcester funeral exercises for President McKinley extols him as a favorite of the people and a sunshine leader who loved liberty. He analyzes the assassination by a Polish immigrant and urges security against future crimes while preserving constitutional liberty.
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McKinley
William McKinley
Senator Hoar
Our
Republic
Mens
Franchises, gas rates, and local verdicts in state news
A new 40 year telephone franchise is approved for Logansport with residential rates set at 315 per year and business rates at 25. Alexandria Gas Company threatens to enforce 16 19 and 20 cents per 1000 for three years or stop gas. The ordinance fixing the rate is likely to pass amid bitter feelings. Coal dealers begin advertising in local papers as residents buy wood and coal. In Rushville the jury in Casey v Capp awarded 15 000 damages to the defendant.
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Logansport
Alexandria Gas Company
Rushville
Albert N. Casey
Frederick A. Capp
Memorial services for McKinley at Central Christian Church
Indianapolis remembers President McKinley with a solemn service at Central Christian Church. Revered speakers, hymns, and readings honor his death and call for national unity, mercy, and renewed faith while reflecting on Lincoln and Garfield as examples. Carrie's Hyatt piano and Mrs. Philip Goetz's song accompanied prayers and addresses by Rev. C. C. Rowlison and Rev. D. R. Lucas.
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Central Christian Church
United Congregations of All Christian Churches
Beautiful burial service at St Paul’s Church
The Episcopal burial service was held in St Paul’s church with a full audience. Rev Lewis Brown led the rite, assisted by Rev Peters and Rev C B Sargent. Bishop Francis spoke in an address describing the service and its significance.
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St. Paul's Church
Lewis Brown
St Paul's
Mr. Peters
Grace Cathedral
C.8. Sargent
St. David's Church
Francis
A. L. Mason Delivers Sermon at Meridian Street Church
The Meridian street M E church held services at 11 15 with full galleries The grand lodge of Odd fellows occupied the middle tier A L Mason gave the main address praising McKinley as a servant of the people and noting his unspotted record and leadership amid prosperity The sermon urged divine help to quell anarchism and crime and prayed for the widow in grief.
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Meridian-st. M. E
Grand Lodge of Odd-fellows
T. A. Goodwin
Indianapolis
A. L. Mason
McKinley
Times
Washington
Lincoln
Congress
Solemn Music at the Fair Grounds
At the State fair grounds memorial program began at 1 30 with a sacred Sousa concert drawing thousands who preferred a tribute to the dead president as music. The program featured hymns and pieces from Wagner to Rosini and addressed by John L. Griffiths and Frank R. Burke.
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State Fair Grounds
Sousa
America
Wagner
Chopin
Rossini
John L. Griffiths
Frank R. Burke
Washington
Lincoln
William McKinley
McKinley
Frank B. Burke
United States
A Plea for Civic Respect Over Bloodshed
A speaker argues that assassinations reflect wider societal ills and urges elevation of public opinion and reverence for law. He notes history of political killings, calls for stricter crime discovery while warning against excessive government power and noting rising violence and brutal tastes.
Mobbed store in Chicago honors dead president
In Chicago on Thursday a remarkable business suspension occurred to honor the dead president. Saloons and many shops closed. a downtown fruit store was mobbed for not closing, saved only by the proprietor suspending business during the day.
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Chicago
Democratic Committeeman Foresees Voter Loss Before Wedding
Democratic committeeman Keach of ward 10 says a groom planned to wed and move into a new house, but would have lost two votes if the couple moved before election. The groom chose to postpone the wedding until after the election to preserve party loyalty.
First Frost Brings Light Damage Probe to Tomato Crops
A light frost Wednesday night marked the season's first. Weather observers say it caused little harm. Tomato growers inspected vines and found no damage.
Peruna Promoted For Kidney Catarrh Cure
John Herziger of Neenah Wisconsin describes kidney catarrh relief and cure with Peruna after two years of suffering. The ad cites many similar testimonies nationwide and an endorsement from Congressman J H Bankhead. It urges prompt letters to Dr Hartman for free medical advice.
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John Herziger
Alderman Herziger
Neenah
Wis
Neenah Young Men's Club
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Commercial St
Neenah, Wis
Peruna
Wisconsin
Union
Bright
Bankhead
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Samuel R. Sprecher
Beadle Court
Angelina
Los Angeles
Cal
Crowds Flood State Fair As Attendance Surges
By noon on Thursday 35 000 people had entered the state fair grounds and cars kept arriving. organizers expected record crowds. The day’s schedule proceeded without change as the huge turnout swelled toward new records.
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State Fair Grounds
Memorial meeting at Woman's Prison and Reform School
A memorial service was held at the Woman's Prison and Reform School for girls at 11 a m in the chapel with all prisoners present. Mrs Geo W Huiford spoke praising the president, the women sang Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee, Assistant-supt Dye led prayer. The service moved the inmates as a president's picture was draped on the platform with flags and flowers.
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Woman's Prison and Reform School For Girls
Geo. W. Huiford
Dye
Fire at Norwood Grocery Blocks Subpost Office Station
A small Friday night blaze at E B Hot tel s grocery in Norwood caused minor damage but neighbors and parish volunteers helped extinguish it. The postoffice corner escaped damage and no injuries were reported. The Salvation Army harvest festival, previously planned for this week, has been postponed to September 3 and 29.
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E. B. Hottel
Norwood
Salvation Army
Comprehensive Market Prices for Poultry Produce and Groceries
Market report lists turkey hens five cents per pound, old toms four cents, fowls six cents, ducks six cents, various cheeses and butters with price ranges, eggs thirteen cents, hides and tallow values, coffee grades and prices, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, fruits and vegetables with per unit or per bushel costs, coal and coke rates, and assorted groceries including bacon, lard, sausages, beef, oysters, clams, and crustaceans with specific price points. Major entities include Kingan & Co price list, Old Government Java, New Orleans molasses, and Delaware Valley meat items.
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