Row and Rumpus Over Revenue Office Controversy
A dispute in Indiana's revenue department centers on Collector Cravens in the Indianapolis district. Allegations claim party friction due to slow democrat firings to favor Republicans, amid proposed district consolidation from two to one. Indianapolis leaders and figures like Horace McLay and Loy weigh in as changes threaten Cravens' position and appointments.
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Internal Revenue
Cravens
Stadiana
Indianapolis
Sosa
Golugisong
Daputy Gas
Barvay
2 Repuodtican
Isin Chargs
Bat Tin
J. W. Ginpis
Bia
John F. Liezoldt
Lawresesbureg
Distrista
Tndianapolis
Atster
Horace McLay
Indiana
Ravenue
Tina
Tima
Craven
Uncle Sen
Mrr
Graveus
Lawrenceburz
Arezetir
Cerayeas
Noderetand
Hig
Gaea
Knights of Aurora Session In Indianapolis Elects Officers
The Supreme Temple of the Knights of Aurora met at the Bates house in Indianapolis Friday morning. Nine members, one from each state, organized the temple as a fraternal society in 1876 and made changes of national interest. Meetings shifted to biennial, a new degree added, temples planned in Minnesota Iowa and Kansas, and a proposed fund reallocation updates mortality and reserve finances. Officers elected: John L. Gauee Minnesota supreme commander. Francis M. Hui Indiana vice commander. Rev A Le tarand Powers Minneapolis supreme oracle. Anson T. Foster Wisconsin supreme regent. O T Rogers Minnesota supreme recorder. Willis A. McDowell Minnesota supreme treasurer. J M Powell Philadelphia supreme messenger. C I Rogers Minneapolis supreme medical examiner. C P Bennett Cincinnati sentinel. Trustees Foster, Gravee, Metzger. Next meet at Cleveland Ohio.
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Entianapensis
Knights of Aurora
Bates House
John L. Gauee
Minnesota
Trancis M. Hui
Naw Castle
Ind
Rev
A. le Tarand Powers
Minneapolis
Mian
Suxpreme Oracle
Anson T. Foster
Sparta
Wis
Supreme Regent
0. T. Rogers
Minneapola
Minn
Supreme Recorder
Willis A. McDowell
Supreme Treasurer
J. M. Powell
Philadelphia
Supreme Messenger
C. I. Rogers
Supreme Medical Examiner
C. P. Bennett
Cincinnati
Sentinel
Trastens
A. T. Foster
C. O. Gravee
New York
L. A. Metzger
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Ives Refuses to Testify in High Profile Case
In New York on September 20 Spl Ives remains unsettled by a major shift favoring him. His counsel motions to compel Julius Dexter to appear, alleging Dexter interfered with witnesses as the trial proceeds. In San Francisco on September 20 Spl it is claimed that Chinese importation is rising despite the exclusion act. The latest steamer carried 169 Chinese, excluding embassy members. Moorehead Minn reports Joseph Thomas Raymond alias Tom Brown was hanged in the jail corridor for the murder of Policeman Paull last November.
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New York
Ives
Julius Dexter
Dexter
San Francisco
Mooorehead
Minn
Joseph Thomas Raymond
Tom Brown
Paull
Frightful Rockfall In Quebec City Traps Residents
Crumbling rock at the highest cliff in Quebec City collapses onto a narrow street, burying homes and injuring or killing residents. Rescue works mobilize. by Friday morning authorities report 15 dead and 15 wounded, with hundreds still feared buried as the disaster widens.
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Frida
Bes Keu
Taksa
Cat
Stilibea
Rina
Fosrox
Sepp
Fusbeo
Cape Drawmord
Elope Merges Bradley and Lydia Wit in Dubuque Society
William M. Bradley Jr., son of a major real estate figure and partner in Giasesr & Franisy, elopes with Lydia Wit to West Union. The marriage scandal shocks aristocratic circles. Lydia’s background is modest and her mother a Turkey Bridge widow. Bradley’s father denounces the union amid high society upheaval in Dubuque.
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Baeioty
Wadnesdar
William M. Bradley, Jr
Debugus
Giasesr & Franisy
Ani Wert
Lydia Witere
Tywo
Nias Withers
Brunetta
Turkey Bi Ie
Firma & Bradley
Lorimer Hone
Misa
Cherze
Dradhay Beceme
Bradley
Dubuque
Jie Enown
Woree Play Review and Local Theater Notes
A mixed theater page laments weak performances by a touring cast with Amy Ames praised for her ambitious Irich mother role while others stumble. It notes Hoyt’s Midnight Ball as closer to real comedy and calls for lighter song and dance acts to rest. Also brief items on Warner’s return, a Deer Park assignment, and local weather and legal tidbits.
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Grattan Donnelly
Amy Ames
Irich
Sol Aiken
Col
Bolivar
Thara
Accansoriaa
Jennelly
Hoyt
Yor Herven
Hoplish
Legislature on the Warpath Over School Debate in Georgia
In Atlanta proceedings the legislature clashed over an industrial school for girls. Signor of Miscogee opposed, fearing moral danger, while Atkinson accused Signor of ordering the school not to admit. A heated exchange followed. A second row saw Felton accused by Humphreys of sheltering wounded Confederates, Felton denying the charge as a bold lie. A third duel threat arose as the chamber adjourned to avoid further turmoil.
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Atlanta
Gan Sapt
Fsplj
Gitle
Signor
Miscogee
Atkinson
Humphreya
Tumphrays
President Brush Saga and Rumors Shock Baseball Circles
In a rumor that surfaced Friday morning baseball circles disputed Pitcher Shreve who was released by Indianapolis and signed by Detroit. President Brush denied any deal and said no such arrangement existed. Shreve may stop in the city to visit friends and could pitch several games, while other trades and legal notices also drew attention in a busy chapter of local affairs.
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Brush
Shreve
Indianapolis
Detroit
Hay York Sarias
Atu
Shreya
Charley Wood
Mrade
Burkit
Worcester
Atlantic Bazon
Fanning
Jon T. Fanning
County Commissioners’ Court
Negie Still on Rang
Spl. dispatches from San Francisco and Washington report on police action after a killing, a likely pension commissioner appointment, and a fatal restaurant fire in Decorah Iowa, with brief notes on unrelated sensational rumors and a citywide price reduction ad leading to public interest.
Smooth Jurist Smythe Faces False Report Claims
New York dispatch details Recorder Smythe as a stern yet kindly judge who defends press integrity amid sensational false reporting. A Brooklyn incident follows with a swindling reporter, Philp, who misleads a coachman and issues a faked dispatch, exposing the dangers of improvised journalism and public deceit. The episode ends with Smythe’s stance against sensationalism and a patient push to restore trust in the press.
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New York
Smythe
Ehaven
Oace
Panera
Hari
Herel
O. Ca
Hs Bour
Apd
Ansiete
Brooklyn
Philp
Gortral
Substantial Robbery Report From Cleveland and Baseball Update
A Cleveland report notes bonds valued at $20,000 and jewelry stolen from C Morris at 803 Prospect 31. Other items include yacht Leo crew activity and a window glass blowers strike settling in Amanta. Baseball details cover St. Louis upgrade, McGeachy and Bausett’s performances, and Chicago’s 18 to 10 win over Cleveland with Heston fined for insolent conduct.
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Rome
Cleveland
C. Morris
How We Will Eat Siste Will be First and God Nextome
A New York dispatch surveys coming table decoration trends for the season. It says formal and informal dinners will be chief entertainments with emphasis on the table setting. Exuberant but affordable options in china, silver, and embroidery are highlighted, with prices cited for luxury pieces and advice to use white china as an elegant alternative.
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Pia Sssson
Yreatha
Bouy Ala
Goylies
Colt
Broadway House
Bacchus
Forgat-Me-Nois
Haya Ornamental Corbers
Mrs Hamilton Convicted for Assault on Nurse Donnelly
To the Prison Cet Mays Landing New Jersey Sept 20 Mrs Robert Ray Hamilton was convicted Thursday evening of atrocious assault on Nurse Mary Donnelly. She bowed her head at verdict and had no friends present. She was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay costs in the case. The items listed include School Suis A the Original Eagle and ty Wwards for $2.50.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Robert Ray Hamilton
Mary Donnelly
Costa
Bob Martindale Faces Republican Fallout In Ward 11
A heated interview with Bob Martindale sparks Republican ire and prompts plans for a ward 11 primary next Tuesday to nominate Peter I Bryce while censuring Martindale. Jim Davis denounces coverage. editors question party unity as Sullivan faces scrutiny and labor-era politics echo through local cliques.
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R Rappublicanm
Bob Martindale
Executive Committee
Bob
Peter I’. Bryce
Sun Man
Pri
Bia
Sid
Local cases mix of theft, divorce and court rulings
A jumble of Indianapolis legal notes covers larceny at Vermant Street, bond moves to New York, state funds sought by the attorney general, and a Windsor Canada suicide note. Divorce requests amid cruelty claims thread through with cases against saloonkeepers and a shooting linked suit. A police court hearing includes Modestus Felt and Dave Sanders amid a chaotic scene as bail is set.
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Érpiana
Vermant
South St
Namical
Andy Tillop
Marehal
Baughville
Lameke
New York
Michener
Jeacga
Omer Thomas
Solomon Roy
James Hargarry
White
Larceniais
Reform School
Anna Knox
Tlingia
Littleste
St. Vincent’s
Silas Dinsmore
Windsor
Canada
Walter Dinsmore
Indianapolis
George Robinson
Woods
U. S. Court
Bell Telephone Company
Ve. Cassius
Irwin
Walker Friday
Susan M. Berson
Conrad Wulf
Beacon
Lid. Neimyer
Wulff
Benson
Ida May Stewart
John T
Taylor
Kate Howard
Frack
Hasband
Howe
Wm. Huey
Modestus
Dave Sanders
Andrew Fox
Sanders
Boyle Hits the Ball as Hoosiers Beat Pittsburg
Indianapolis wins 12 to 6 in a 9 inning game at Athletic Park. Key players include Boyle, Huckley, Staley, Miller, Denny and Rowe. Attendance around 1,600. McQuade umpired. Hines and Seery contributed notable plays for Indianapolis.
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Duntag
Danny
Paulus
Lesry
Mr. Rowe
Andrews
Baskley
Mr. Andrews
Nove
Foghorn Miller
Baeer
Rowe
Beckley
McGeachy
Miller
Denny
Beakley
Glasscock
Staley
Buckley
Fields
Nona
Boyle
Hanlon
Bucklay
Evel
Fisht
Bassett
Hikes
Biesell
Hines
Wells
Gigsecock
Seery
Benny
Denny Eccring
Glacecock
Pillshure
Miler
Antabacer
Pingls
Canter
Backley
White
Eee
Banlon
Boyleour
Darsell
McGeacy
Bassatt
Dunlap
Gissecock
Howe
Bells
Flay
Seary
Nixey
Barcett
McQuaide
Seerer
Rowe Seery
Balla
Pittsburg. Co
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Baseball score report from early games in New York and Boston
The Gampas beat Philadelphia 14 runs on 12 hits with 2 errors while Philadelphia had 5 runs and 7 hits with 2 errors. Battery: O Dayard Ewing Casey and Shriver. Umpire Knight. Washington game June 2 with 6 hits and 8 errors. Boston game June 6 with 6 hits and 3 errors. Batteries Clarkson and Bannatt. Umpire Powers. Athletics 12 Brooklyn 10.
Americans killed as warship heads to Navassa riot scene
A Kingston Jamaica cable to the state department says a riot at Navassa left several Americans dead. An English warship has been sent to protect Americans and Secretary Tracy ordered the U S S Galena stationed at Bayti to proceed at once to the area.
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Washington
State Department
Kingston
Jamaica
Navassa
Tracy
U. S. S. Galena
Bayti
Two Girls Sentenced for Moo Chee’s $200 Heist
Lettie Carney and Dora Fitzpatrick were sent to the female reformatory by Judge Irvin on Thursday after admitting they took $200 from Moo Chee at 174 B.E. Washington St. The Carney girl testified she learned of the money during a prior visit to the Chinaman’s laundry and returned with Dora to pocket the cash.
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Lettie Carney
Dora Fitzpatrick
Moo Chee
Washington St
Irvin
Carney
Dora
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MR. Crayven
Revenue Department
Congressman Brown
Merace Mcitiar
Knights OF
Aurora
Warner
Maj
Kansas City
Deer Park
Tanner
Vicinity
Hilted
Louisiana
Sam
Murray
Macome
Ill
Geo. P. Marott
N. Penn.st
Penntey
Dodge Franklin
Columbia Alley
Mabel Green
Armeread Kemp
Seresa
Kemp
Mabel
Hal
James Mullikin
Wash Jones
Jones
Maurlikin
Michael Delory
Mallikin
Cigarmakers’ Union
M. Ryder
H. N. Spann
Ryder
Negie
Oudga Field
Nagle
Terry
Gen. Merrill
Bea
Decorah
Julius Meyers
Meyers
Eva
Robt
Ray Hamilton
Fanner
Bird
Crown Hill
Cty
Offica Bates House
Big Pobbery
Sena
Leo Cama
Amanta
St. Louis
Bausett
Louisville
Hoosier Boys
Byrne
Stern
Darby
Isn
Chicago
Knight
Young
Anson
Bishop
Heston
Siste
God
Sant
Peter Arata
United
Ars90
G. P. Riva
School Suis A
Eagle
Ty Wwards
Brea
Davis
Ere Gees
Jelp
Sullivan
Walker
Tuaza Sullivan
Hoosiers
Grant
Harlin
Kricking
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