Elliott pushes Sauley in county race amid printing fight
Antis claim County Clerk George B. Elliott is backing Sauley for sheriff to shift county printing to his relatives paper. They allege Elliott directs legal ads through the clerk’s office to the Daily Reporter, while the sheriff’s ads go to the Journal, with broader political pressure noted. The piece traces party tensions, hints at reconciliation efforts, and recalls political figures and Alaska explorers linked in the dialogue.
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George B. Elliott
Sauley
Cy Clark
Daily Reporter
Ell
Sheriff’s
Sheriff's
Journal
Journal and Sentinel
Elliott
Elliot
Antis
Grand Hotel
Ringsters
George Eliott
Editorial Sparks Confusion Over County Lumber Costs
An editorial in Thursday morning's Journal caused unrest among Republicans. It references County Attorney Brown's remarks and implies the city paid low lumber prices under former Mayor Denny. The piece speculates about past county versus city spending, with Denny unsure of any lumber purchases in his era.
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Brown
Journal
Denny
Sullivan
Mexican labor views Bryan under silver policy contrast
A U S government biologist in Mexico for nine years, though a Republican, argues that Mexico's silver premium supports Bryan's ideas. He notes gold prices spike and exchange rates shift, boosting U S capital and local industries while labor costs stay low. He cites tariffs and factory labor ease amid few strikes and mentions two false rumors near Mexico City.
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Mexico
Bryan
United States
Nelson
Debates Tea Party Sparks Sullivan Speech Plans
State populist leaders F J S Robinson Joseph Airhart and A W Ross sent to Republican chairman Hernly with a challenge for a joint debate between R A Brown and Judge Samuel Williams in Sullivan on Friday. Hernly entertained the idea but did not answer as he was out of town. Brown and Williams are billed to speak in Sullivan Friday.
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F. J. S. Robinson
Joseph Airhart
A. W. Ross
Hernly
R. A. Brown
Samuel Williams
Sullivan
Robinson
Walter
The
Pops
Brown
Williams
Indiana Republicans Aim To Beat Bryanism In Fall Election
HERNLY THAWS OUT. CHICAGO, Sept. 2. Hernly, Indiana Republican state central committee chairman, spoke at national headquarters. He cited a 19,009 margin for the state ticket two years ago and eyed a similar or better result for the national ticket this fall. He said the trust issue has gained attention and Republicans are distributing literature on the topic.
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Chicago
C. S. Hernly
Indiana
Republican State Central Committee
Republican National
Park board finance under mayoral control sparks dispute
Controller Johnson notes park board budget includes 20 400 from the street car company and will not exceed that amount. Deputy city attorney Bell says funds are unavailable to the board until council appropriation. Johnson says the board is guaranteed 20 000 yearly, with potential appropriation changes at council discretion. The board maintains 30 000 is its own and separate from the street car fund.
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Johnson
Park Board
Bell
Black man dies in warehouse break in and cremation in Galveston
A Black man attempting to break into a Galveston warehouse Wednesday night was not identified and his body was burned. Captain Page of the Dallas rough riders reports there are about 1,090 ladies still missing in the ruins.
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Galveston
Yex
Page
Dallas Rough Riders
Wolcott Declines Ambassadorship to Italy
Roger Wolcott, former Massachusetts governor, who had accepted the post of ambassador to Italy, resigned in a state department letter dated Thursday, declining the honor offered after Draper.
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Washington
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Italy
Draper
State Department
Sapho Extended Run Keeps Grand on Stage
The Grand managers announce Sapho will continue for another week. Indianapolis residents report sold out seating, with fans unable to secure tickets for this week's performance.
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Sapho
Indianapolis
Bryan Campaign Tour and Party Plans Across States
Roosevelt visits Utah on Thursday as Democrats plan to invade Ohio with many speakers. Bryan will tour Friday and Saturday, two short train trips to Nebraska near Lincoln, three speeches daily. Edgerton concedes Wyoming may fall over immigration, Minnesota possible. Grover Cleveland and Richard Olney invited to speak in Chicago against McKinley and for Bryan. Olney to speak. Cleveland uncertain. A GOP campaign document by Gen. Grosvenor on what Bryan’s election would mean to U S workers is imminent.
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Ohio
Buckeyedam
Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Edgerton
Wyoming
Minnesota
Chicago
Transuois Club
Grover Cleveland
Richard Olney
McKinley
Gen. Grosvenor
Republican
United States
Adjt gen Corbin acts as secretary of war until Saturday
Terminal stores New York warned Thursday about a loss of 366156 dollars. Two children of George Sharp of Point Pleasant Virginia started a fire with kerosene. both perished. Boxers are said to be plundering Shantung. Chillard reportedly secured over 142 taels in raids.
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Adjt
Corbin
New York
George Sharp
Point Pleasant
Shantung
Chillard
Beware labeling of Bromo Quinine laxative tablets
Public notice warns buyers that Bromo and Bromide differ and urges checking labels on Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists in Me. The guidance emphasizes correct spelling to avoid incorrect remedies and ensure proper product identification.
Missing Indianpolis woman linked to art school trip
Mary Gorham Brooks, a 17 year old from Indianapolis traveling with her aunt to study art in New York, disappeared after being seen leaving the railroad station in a cab with a dark haired man. Her trunk arrived later, no trace found, family and guardians deny knowing her. authorities and relatives seek information about her fate.
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Elizabeth L. Whipps
Obe
Ninth St
Catherine Jefferson
Miss Brooks
Kaisers Proposal Turned Down by United States
Washington reports the government will refuse Germanys demand to hand over chief instigators of anti foreign outrages in China for punishment The United States says accountability should follow established guilt and details will be settled during negotiations A reply to Prince Chings peace talks request with Li Hung Chang is being prepared and to be sent late Thursday
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Washington
Germany
China
United States
Prince Ching
Conger
Li ‘Hung Chang
SQUIRE SMOCK HEARS A JANGLE OF PIANOS
In Justice Smock's court a trade dispute pits Wulschner's against Baldwin's over a piano traded with a janitor and his wife. The case hinges on contracts with both spouses and the piano's remaining ownership, with the judge ruling Wulschner and Baldwin partners for the suit.
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Squire Smock
F. W. Stier
Wulschner
Baldwin
Wulschners
Baldwins
Baldwin Company
City Forester Proposal Prompts Charter Change Debate
Councilman Negley urges a city forester and a required front yard tree planting ordinance. He says a forester is needed to keep trees trimmed. A Manual Training School civil government class has a debate on the issue this week.
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Negley
Manual Training School
Civil Government
State Forester advocacy at forestry association meeting
A special Forestry Association meeting at the Commercial Club Thursday afternoon heard from Secretary John Brown of Crawfordsville who reported traveling 10 000 miles since taking office in the association. A resolution will probably be adopted urging the next legislature to appoint a state forester.
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Forestry Association
Commercial Club
John Brown
Crawfordsville
Veterans of Indiana volunteer firemen form state group
About three gray haired veterans of the volunteer firemen association met on Thursday to organize a permanent state body and elect officers. Delegates came from Indiana towns with fire departments. Secretary B. E. Gresh of 315 E. Ohio St. joined early service, while J. J. Terstegge joined New Albany company in 1855. The veterans, lively and cheerful, rued the shift from old hand engines to steam engines.
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Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Indiana
B. EF. Gresh
Ohio St
J. J. Terstegge
New Albany
Miss Shaffer Expected to Fully Recover
Miss Carrie Shaffer a smallpox patient at 192 Cornell avenue is improving and Dr Clerk says she will recover without difficulty. No new contagion has been reported.
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Carrie Shaffer
Cornell Ave
Town Talk and Local Court Notes
Sheriff Clark plans to provide Bibles for jail prisoners. Charles N. Naylor is admitted to the Marion county bar. John W. Rogers, a Frankfort merchant, seeks bankruptcy with liabilities around 750 dollars and assets about 1,052 dollars, all claimed exempt. A South-side man resembling W. J. Bryan was pictured but unnamed. some say he resembles Bryan less than A. J. Lauck the undertaker, who is connected to carnival parade speculation.
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Chas ‘C. Wiltsie
Charles N. Naylor
Marion County
John W. Rogers
Frankfort
W. J. Bryan
McKinley
Bryan
A. J. Lauck
Undertaker
Tom Taggart
Miners Strike Expansion As Archdiocese Leader Plans Visit
Fifty non union miners at Minocqua joins the strike. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia will tour the anthracite regions and address the miners. He favors arbitration. Heavily armed police guard North Franklin collieries at Trevorton as strikers threaten to march on Williamsport. Organizer Dilcher aids President Mitchell in Hazleton district 7. Guards patrol Carbondale properties. Miners seek work elsewhere while some New York dealers raise anthracite by 1.50 to 2 dollars a ton.
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Minocqua
Ryan
Philadelphia
Trevorton
North Franklin
Wiliamstown
Dilcher
Hazleton
Mitchell
District 7
Carbondale
New York
Admiral Remey Dispatch From Taku Regarding Hung Chang
The navy department received a dispatch from Admiral Remey noting that Lt Hung Chang arrived Sept 18 in a merchant vessel at Taku and will proceed to Pekin. He sends sincere thanks for the consideration shown by the United States government.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Taku
Hung Chang
Pekin
United States
Fate of Chinese Empress Dowager May Be Sealed
Vienna reports a Politische correspondent states the powers have agreed on the empress dowager’s fate and death is thought decided. It denies Russia would protect her if Germany views her execution as recompense for Baron Von Ketteler’s murder.
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Vienna
Politische
Russia
Germany
Baron von Ketteler
Empress Willing to Return if Protected
Pekin reports the empress is ready to return if guaranteed protection. Commanding generals refuse to take responsibility. Indications point to about 10,000 troops, mainly German, staying in the area through the winter.
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Pekin
Howard Denies All in Goebel Case Testimony
In Frankfort Kentucky on September 20 Jim Howard again testified as court convened. Attorney objections disrupted questions about whether Howard gave Mahaffy or Clay County the impression he killed Goebel and that the jury should be discharged. The judge overruled the motion but sustained the objection. Howard recounted meeting Judge Tinsley in London court house but denied any remark of congratulation or receiving payment for coming to Frankfort. Judge N T Tinsley of Barbourville was later asked about congratulating Howard for actions in Frankfort.
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Frankfort
Jim Howard
Owens
Campbell
Mahaffy
Clay County
Goebel
Howard
Tinsley
London Court House
N. Tinsley
Barbourville
Bicycle Ice Trip From Dawson To Skagway Highlighted
E P Leroy reports a 500 mile Arctic ice journey from Dawson to Skagway on a bicycle taking eight days amid a severe snow storm. He notes Arctic scurvy and stomach trouble from canned foods and credits Grape-Nuts for steady energy and easy digestion, claiming it supported his entire diet on the trip.
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E. P. Leroy
Dawson
Skagway
Alaska
Commercial Club Presses For Firemen Headquarters Move
President Coffin of the Commercial club states the group did not reject the plan to bring the locomotive firemen’s headquarters to Indianapolis. The club sent urgent invitations and gathered information to encourage relocation, offering to host any inspecting committee and seeking Des Moines guidance. Members urged a larger delegation vote, but officers lacked authority to fund it. Attorney general Taylor was involved and met with a committee that dismissed the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Coffin
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Brotherhood
Taylor
Panic in School No 9 Sparks Brief Fire
A small basement blaze at School No 9 on E Vermont street caused a panic among children Thursday afternoon. The alarm spread through the building. teachers tried to lead a fire drill orderly exit, but smoke frightened students into a chaotic rush. Loss was trivial.
McKinley Courted for West Campaign Speeches
Chicago September 20 President McKinley faces western demands from campaign managers asking for a few speeches. The requests go to Chairman Hanna who will present them to the president in Canton or Washington and await his judgment.
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Chicago
McKinley
West
Hanna
Canton
Washington
Mary Reddington Funeral Held At St John’s Church
Mrs. Mary Reddington died at her home on Tuesday and was buried Thursday in St John’s church. The funeral drew a large attendance as church altars bore many offerings. Rev. F H Garsisk led the service with several priests assisting, including Rev. Joseph Chartrand and Rev. James McCool. A brother, William Garrity, is studying at the American College in Rome.
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Mary Reddington
W. South St
St. John’s
F. H. Garsisk
Joseph Chartrand
J. Donaghue
Victor Brucker
James McCool
Joseph Duffy
William Garrity
American College
Rome
To Cure a Cold in One Day Cure with Laxative Brome Quinine
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back guarantee if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is two cents.
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E. W. Grove
Boer Army Dissipates as Last Stand Fades in Africa
London reports Lord Roberts notes the Boer army appears dissolved after their retreat from Machadodorp. Of 3000 Boers, 760 crossed into Portuguese territory, others deserted or fled toward the Kemati river and Lshompo mountains. Destruction of banners and field guns leaves only scattered marauders, with small clashes at Doomburg Bronkhorstfontein Potchefstroom Groetvlies and prisoner captures.
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London
Lord Roberts
Nelspruit
Machadodoro
Kemati
Lshompo
Shelly-ienny
Doomburg
Rundle
Bronkhorstfontein
Hast
Lieber Zouaves Disband After Legacy in City
The Wieber Zouaves, one of the oldest companies of its kind in the city, has disbanded with its arms turned over to the state on Thursday. Low member turnout and waning interest, leaving the armory above the courthouse unused.
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Wieber Zouaves
Court House
Chicago market report shows mixed commodity shifts and price ranges
Chicago wheat and corn futures edged lower with September and October contracts quoted. oats and provisions also moved within narrow bands. Butter cheese and eggs display varied price levels across creamery, imitation, and import grades. live poultry and turkey prices listed with per dozen figures.
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Chicago
Iéc
Wheat and Corn Prices and Freight Rates Report
Wheat quotations show No 2 red and No 3 red with varied prices and a September note, with milling freight and wagon terms mixed into the listing. Corn prices for No 1 to No 4 white and mixed grades appear alongside mixed lots, with several Car entries and steady hay noted. Inspections list multiple car counts for red and white wheat, white and mixed corn, and timothy hay, totaling a busy station report. EVERYBODY Should read and make uses of THE GUN'S Liners, Seventh page.
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Timothy
Hay
Purdue Professor Reports Sam Jose Scale Threat to City Trees
Professor J Troop of Purdue University notes Sam Jose scale in West Indianapolis trees, orders cutting of affected trees to curb spread. He warns imported trees introduced the pest and that danger could spread citywide.
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Sam Jose Scale
Judge doubts indictments over cigar store gamblers
Criminal judge Alford on Thursday questioned whether indictments can be returned for cigar store gamblers due to lack of evidence. He urged police to act against the gambling evil, saying enforcement is their duty, not the grand jury's.
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Alford
Live stock market prices at Indianapolis Union Stock Yards
Cattle receipts 60 head and hogs 4 00, with mixed and heavy packers buying good to prime steers 1,350 lbs and up, and good to choice cows. Cattle pricing includes fair to medium steers 1,300 lbs, common to good feeders, and heavy bulls. Hogs receipts 1,000 with quoted prices for mixed and heavy packing 3 30 to 5 50, good to choice 1,150 to 1,300 lb steers, and several categories for cows, calves, and veal. Sheep receipts 30 with good to choice and common to medium classifications for sheep and yearlings.
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Indianapolis
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards Receipts and Prices Report
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle hogs and sheep receipts for Thursday with price quotes. Export steers and butcher steers show varied ranges by weight, feeder and heifer categories list several price bands, hogs and lambs provide bid ranges and classifications, with shipments and receipts noted for the day.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Lindley
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Miss Shaffer
Sheriff Clark
Chang
Vancouver
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Japan Mail
Shanghai
Miss Rice
Cooper
Judge Tinsley
Vermont St
M’kinley
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Enserea LO
Mvatev Po
Jake
Lieber Zouaves
City Grain Market
Prof
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J. Troop
Purdue University
Judge Alford
Union Live Stock Market
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