Secretary Alger Resignation Report Denied by Alger
Washington telegraphs that Secretary Alger placed his resignation with the president for approval after seeking an investigation of the War Department. The president’s stance is uncertain. Alger denies having offered resignation when requesting inquiry during a Washington visit.
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New York
Washington
the World
BR. A. Alger
Executive Mansion
McKinley
War Department
Verbsky
Alger
Lexington, Sty
En Inves
Twenty seventh pattern pay and port defense notes
The Twenty-seventh pattern paid off Monday night at the armory. Private pay had not been received since June and no fines were issued. Capt. Curtis warned more absences delay furloughs, and emphasized turning in property when due. The piece recalls Porto Rico service, the canteen fund debates, and humor about Spanish attacks.
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Seave
Curtis
Cmfas
Court to Hear Democratic Image Suit Without Argument
The four Democratic imagery ships’ suit against the state election commissioners moves to the supreme court without oral argument. Attorneys Krorhly and Gavin for nominees and Metehim for the board agreed to a finding by quo nomines Tarapne and that the law is constitutional. Judge Allen said he would not bear responsibility for ruling without argument but would consent to a finding and an immediate appeal, aiming to decide before the upcoming state election.
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Supreme Court
sAiterners Krorhly
Gavin
En. Metehim
Allen
State revenue dispute over fee for a war exhibit
The Indiana supreme court ruling on a private board forces payment of a $10 fee. A Wak FEE example shows the board as a private corporation, denying public status. The manager cites contract terms for a Manila exhibit and faces a demand from the internal revenue office.
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Internal Revenue Office
Revenue Office
Indiana Supreme Court
Pain’s
Manila
Kennedy
Jie
State health board report lists Indiana physicians by county
The 1896 and 1897 State board of health report is released with material from the press. A new feature lists physicians licensed by the State board of medical examination and registration, arranged by counties for easier access. An official register of midwives, numbering 162 in the state, is also included.
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State Board of Health
Indiana
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for the next 36 hours ends at p.m. September 21. Fair weather tonight with increasing clouds and showers Wednesday. Early Tuesday temperatures ranged from 60 at 7 a.m. to 71 at noon and 73 by 2 p.m.
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Indianapolis
Hoosiers Scarce in G A R Sessions Aide Says
Department commander Daniel Ryan urges posts to avoid delegates who cannot attend sessions. He notes Indiana’s poor showing at the Cincinnati encampment and calls for trustworthy representatives.
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G. A. BR
G. A. R. Department
Daniel Ryan
Indiana
Cincinnati
Acid-Throwing Trial of Mrs Goodin Opens in Court
The case against Mrs Maud Goodin for complicity in an acid attack on Dr Aimee Haskinson begins in criminal court on Monday. Lulu Klein has admitted carrying out the act and says she was urged by Goodin.
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Maud Goodin
Aimee Haskinson
Lulu Klein
Goodin
Town Talk notes ill attorney and local moves
Attorney W. P. Fishback is ill with multiple diseases. Misses Luella and Ethel McWhirter return to DePauw University. Andrew Heigman, intoxicated, fell under an ice wagon and his horses kicked him in the head. city dispensary treated him. Charley McFarland of the county clerk’s office will visit New York and call on Clerk Fesler in the naval service as cadet. Paul Teichert, a reporter on the German Tribune, became a naturalized American citizen after arriving in Indianapolis from Berlin three years ago. He is a Berlin graduate and former imperial army member.
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W. P. Fishback
Luella
Ethel McWhirter
DePauw University
Andrew Heigman
Charley McFarland
County Clerk’s Office
New York
Fesler
Naval Service
Paul Teichert
German Tribune
Mr. Teichert
Indianapolis
Castle Garden
Berlin
For a Good 10c Smoke Sry Bono Cigar at 5c
A compact advertisement notes a cigar sale offering Bono branded cigars at five cents each, a reduction from a ten cent list price. The line hints at a promotional item for readers seeking affordable tobacco products.
City engineers defend Indianapolis water plant purchase
City officials will hear the Jeup Hill report on the Indianapolis Water Company after a $3,500,000 sale proposal. The analysis cites tangible value near $2,000,000, with depreciation and earning capacity estimates between 2.4 and 3.0 million, plus recommendations to increase capacity and fix the Snow engine and wells. Mayor Taggart favors prompt action and a public meeting to discuss options with civic groups and residents.
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Jeup
J. W. Hill
Cincinnati
Indianapoliis Water Company
Hill
Indianapolis
Board of Works
Messrs
Hil
Taggart
Fake employment bureau swindlers nabbed in Baldwin block
Detectives arrested Charles M Manahan and Henry Zwick on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from a scam labeled the Indianapolis commercial exchange. The pair allegedly ran a fake employment service since July 28, taking deposits from hundreds of applicants who received no jobs. Victims paid 50 cents to 2 dollars, with some deposits reaching 20 and 30 dollars. Authorities expect more witnesses from the agency’s books.
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Thorton and Weible
Charles M. Manahan
Henry Zwick
Baldwin Block
Manahan
N. Illinois Sr
Moore
Zwick
Exchange
Isaiah B. Harrell
John L. Hearn
Incorporations update in Indiana with several new firms
The Lowell water works company of Lake county filed articles of association with the secretary of state on Tuesday. Capital stock 1400. Whitewater beveling and mining company of Fayette county with 10000 capital stock. Harrison township oil company of Wells county with 5000 capital stock. Hymera whitewash coal company with 5000 capital stock. Marion cycle works with 30000 capital stock. Also Jeremiah H Service and Geo H Service, partners in banking, filed a petition and schedules a voluntary bankruptcy in the federal clerk's office on Tuesday.
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Lowell Water Works Company
Lake County
Whitewater Beveling and Mining Company
Fayette ‘County
Harrison Township Oil Company
Wells County
Hymera Whitewash Coal Company
Marion Cycle Works
Jeremiah H. Service
Geo. H. Service
New Carlisle
St. Joseph County
Federal Clerk’s Office
Lap Dusters and Fly Nets Advertised by Btrawmyer Nuivs
Fragmentary ad item lists Lap Dusters and Fly Nets from Btrawmyer Nuivs with stray spellings. reads like a local shop notice in a period paper. Names and exact prices are unclear but product types indicate a general retail listing in a small town.
Compromise ends Pittsburg miners strike in Third pool
The Pittsburgh strike in the Third pool ends after a late Monday night settlement. Pits including Jones and Jutte resume work Tuesday at 66 cents. Wages withheld are to be paid, prosecutions dropped, and the matter referred to three judges for Chicago contract terms within 30 days.
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Pittsburg
Jones, Jutte
Washington County
J. H. Jones
Dolan
Chicago
Allegheny
Washington
Republicans skew at Bailey keynote in Greenwood
The Republican charge says Bailey spoke little on free silver, signaling Democrats have dropped the money issue. Albert J. Beveridge opened the Fort Wayne campaign, noting audiences grew uneasy when money questions were raised. He recounts crowd fatigue and later apologies for hearing too much about the topic. Democratic speakers reportedly share the same sentiment.
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Leon Bailey
Greenwood
Albert J. Beveridge
Fort Wayne
Spain Prepares for Potential War as Cuba Stand Sealed
Capt. Gen. Blanco sent word via Gen. Pando that the army in Cuba will fulfill its duty if peace talks fail and hostilities resume. Spaniards prefer evacuating Havana and the island’s western end last, signaling readiness for a final stand at Havana if Paris peace terms falter.
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Madrid
Blanco
Pando
Cuba
Peace Commission
Havana
Spain
Spaniards Stubborn Evacuation Debate in Havana
American commissioners consult Washington on extending evacuation to February 28. They seek rapid movement and may use other vessels if Spanish trans Atlantic liners cannot supply enough steamers. Meeting planned Tuesday to decide evacuation method. Americans oppose eastern island start and want swift control of Havana. Volunteers likely to surrender arms to Spanish army. Spanish troops may take arms home.
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Havana
Washington
Spain
Esterhazy in England and Dreyfus Fronts Spark New Debates
In London Esterhazy wavers between self harm and confession after giving a verbal confession to three people but withholding a written version. In Paris extremist papers intensify Dreyfus coverage with La Siecle urging prosecutions and La Libre Parole calling for anti semite actions, while Clemenceau and Jaures press for a public trial and Le Soleil wants Dreyfus recalled.
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London
France
Maj
Esterhazy
Dreyfus
England
Paris
la Siecle
Paty du Clam
Gonse
la Libre Parole
Mm. Clemenceau
Jaures
le Soliel
Roosevelt Rough Riders Honor McKinley In East Room
President McKinley met a dozen of Roosevelt's Rough Riders in the East Room on Monday. He praised the plainsmen as they cheered with an Indian war whoop and three cheers. A rider pledged to go to Cuba again if needed, and the president smiled.
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Washington
McKinley
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Cuba
Exs
Live Stock Exchange on Hog Scale Dispute with Shiel Co
The live stock exchange discusses dropping R. R. Shiel & Co. from the stock yards. Other firms say Shiel insisted on weighing all hogs on one scale to force longer alley waits and seller shrinkage, while Shiel hints he may comment on the scale business later.
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Live Stock Exchange
R. R. Shiel & Co
Shiel & Co
Shiel
Captain Lee of 160th Indiana Tours Governor’s Office
Capt. Lee of the Huntington company, 160th Indiana, visited the governor Tuesday. A retired regular army man, he was chosen by privates for captain and says his company is well trained and has a printed bill of fare.
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Lee
Indiana
Huntington Company
Judge Baker Opens Em Bank Books Case in Hammond
Judge Baker authorizes the United States marshal to inspect the First National Bank of Hammond to locate stock owned by President Marcus M. Towle, amid an execution issued days earlier to Wm K Sullivan. The bank had refused marshal access to the records.
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Baker
Isaker
United States
National Bank
Hammond
Marcus M. Towle
Wm. K. Sullivan
Bank
Mars
Italian man choked to death in New York tenement
Andrew Cassagne, an Italian resident of Williams burg, was strangled in his bed Monday night. His wife awoke to a throat grip while a would be killer fled. Cassagne's $500 savings were missing and two men were arrested as police investigate the homicide.
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New York
Andrew Cassagne
Cassagnes
Wiliamsburg
Cassagne
Cagsagne
Spain Troops Begin Evacuation From Puerto Rico
San Juan Sept 19 The embarkation of Spanish troops for Spain began with 200 sick soldiers and 20 engineers boarding a Havana bound steamer. Two to three transports reportedly sailed from San Juan. Evacuation of Lares Aguadilla and San Sebastian occurred Monday, American flags raised as Spaniards retired. US troops now occupy all islands except northeast sectors. evacuations planned but space limits halt further moves. Sickness persists but not worsening. no malignant diseases reported.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Spain
Havana
Lares
Aguadilla
San Sebastian
Viequez Isis
Humasaa
United States
Arrebio
Aibonito
Cayey
Higgins Dignity Dominates Uneasy City Council Meeting
President Mahoney absent, Colter presided as Higgins pressed for action on ordinances. Harston complained his measures were withheld, Higgins moved to strike ordinance 49 banning steam calliope use, but motion failed. The council passed a street name change to Kareherst and approved a fire and police salaries ordinance later.
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Mahoney
Colter
Harston
Dr. Clark
Higgins
Little
Bernauer
Bernaust
Clayburn Arrested In Fairland Robbery Probe
Detectives Asche and Dugan arrested Willis Clayburn early Tuesday on loitering charges as they seek identification in the Fairland robbery case. John Whitney, arrested Monday, is identified and connected to the Noah Baney confession in the Hinshaw case. Both men have prior police records. witnesses were summoned to identify Clayburn.
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Asche and Dugan
Willis Clayburn
Third Death Of Louis Boothroyd In Indiana Band
Louis Boothroyd cornet player with the 158th Indiana band died at Mount Hospital Tuesday morning from peritonitis and typhoid fever. He lived in Delphi, where the body was shipped Tuesday afternoon. His father had been with him for five days as Sepatien hospital staff attend to his case.
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Louis Boothroyd
158Th
Indiana
Mount Hospital
Delphi
Sepatien Hospital
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