Kealing Barred From Chair as Indiana GOP Power Shifts
A wobbling Indiana Republican scene foresees Kealing unable to win re election as district chairman after McKinley’s death and Roosevelt actions. Talk of Fairbanks Durbin influence weakening, Roosevelt civil service stance, and a reorganization of the state committee in January fuels battles in Tippecanoe and Benton counties over Hanly Wood rings and district leadership.
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Kealing
United States
Republican State Committee
Jim Goodrich
Hernly
Fairbanks-Durbin
Nat A. Hill
Roosevelt
O. Reser
Lafayette
Indiana
Will Wood
Tippe
District 10
George Maywood
Theser
Innapolis
T. J. McCoy
Ao ‘Ough
Joe Sleeper
Oxford
Bentonaty
Fowler
Sleeper
Benton County
Desperate self-harm attempt shocks Milwaukee hotel area
Thomas Bosford a traveling man from Indianapolis reportedly from New York checked into the Davidson hotel then rode to Emil Hobus's house. He cut his throat with a penknife lit a cigar and held a hat to catch the blood as it spurted, offering no reason for the act and saying he did not want to soil the floor. He was found alive by a police officer and may survive.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Thomas Bosford
Indianapolis
Davidson Hotel
New York
Emil Hobus
Basford
Harry Moist Missing After Bicycle Ride
Harry Moist has been missing since August 4 from his uncle W Z T Sleight's home. Railroad detectives have searched and police have been urged to assist. He took a bicycle ride and did not return. he carries $11 and a gold watch and belonged to the Modern Woodmen.
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Harry Moist
W. Z T. Sleight
Cresceus Wins First Heat In Abbott Cresceus Race
Readville Massachusetts September 21 Cresceus wins the first heat of The Abbott Cresceus race in 2 10 4 The Abbott wins the second heat in 2 08 1 The stake is 20000 with fifteen thousand in the race
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Cresceus
the Abbott
Diamonds and Jewelry Ad Outsells Nearby Stores
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Mullally at 28 Monument Place and Ponder's Photos on Massachusetts Avenue. Claims high rent discounts of at least ten percent and a promise to please ladies.
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Elng
Mullally
Roosevelt predicts Cuban government by May
President Roosevelt says Cubans will govern by May first after a meeting with Gen Wood who will return to Havana. He vows to be president of all the people not favoring any section, and notes selecting three southern officers and one from New York when naming army leaders.
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Pritchard
Klutz
North Carolina
Livingston
Georgia
New York
Saloon arrests over license renewals spark city probe
A SUN reporter traced delinquent licenses during August and September and found nine renewals overdue plus several saloonkeepers cited for expired licenses. Billy Miller, arrested September 14 for not renewing, cites political motive. officials say renewals were not timely.
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George J. F. Moser
Madisonave
McCarty
Jordan
Lla N. Alabama St
Billy” Miller
E. Court St
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Taggart
Quigley
Manning
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Explosion Kills and Injures in Parkersburg Ferryboat Blast
Word reached this city of an explosion at Parkersburg on Saturday afternoon. Several persons are reported killed and a number injured when a ferryboat using gasoline for fuel exploded.
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Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Ex-Judges to Defend Czolgosz at Trial
Ex-judges Robert Titus and Loran Lewis decided to defend Czolgosz. Judge Titus said we have to defend this fellow and declined to outline the defense. District attorney Penney, Sheriff Caldwell and Supt Bull planned crowd control for the trial, with Carelton EB Ladd assisting in the defense.
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Buffalo
N. F
Robert
Titus
Loran
Lewis
Czolgosz
Penney
Caldwell
Supt
Bull
Carelton EB
Ladd
Uriah Culbert and David Coulter Touch Prison Board Talks
Uriah Culbert ready to resign from the Michigan City prison board amid concerns over his stock ties to a prison labor contractor and the bond held by David Coulter of Frankfort. A lawyer notes a bondholder may still be affected by the contract, while Coulter is willing to resign if advised it implies fault. Nicholson of the State board of charities reportedly visited the governor to discuss prison affairs.
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David Coulter
Frankfort
Michigan City
Coulter Hias
Culbert
Uriah Culbert
Board of Control
Coulter
Allen Manufacturing Company
Timothy Nicholson
State Board of Charities
Governor's Office
Odd Fellows Grant Bars Hotel-keepers with Attached Bars
The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge by majority decided hotel owners who run bars with their hotels are saloon-keepers and ineligible for membership. Some committees favored exceptions. others opposed. Other measures discussed included a sanatorium tax at Hot Springs Arkansas and exchanges with Manchester unity. The lodge adjourned sine die after prayers and thanks.
Excerpt Claims McKinley’s Death Unpreventable
Philadelphia Medical Journal asserts no doctors could have saved President McKinley. It commends Pan-American Expo emergency care, Dr M D Mann’s timely surgery, Milburn House nurses, and dismisses critiques of mouth feeding. The report notes toxemia signs appeared unexpectedly and quotes the president’s dying words.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Philadelphia Medical Journal
M. D Mann
Milburn House
A Lilliputian’s Brobdingagian Jag in Police Court
Little Doc Sullivan a 40 inch tall man was jailed for drunkenness after officers found him dead drunk on the street. Known from past show work and a stint at Model clothing, he later toured city streets with a patent medicine agent before drinking again. He disrupted court by trying on his hat and was let off with suspended sentence as he swaggered out.
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Doc” Sullivan
Doc
Model Clothing
Old Ring Reenters Mayoral Battle Anew
Reliable sources report a renewed anti Bookwalter movement led by old political figures tied to the Schmidt and Ross circles. They allege these veterans press anti Bookwalter aims through the Columbia club and Ward 2, amid claims the old ring remains active despite managers saying otherwise. A prominent physician notes ward conditions improving even as calls for vigilance continue.
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Billy” Schmidt
N. Delawarest
Old Ring
Bookwalter-Joss-Gates
Schmidt
Columbia Club
Bookwalter
John Allen
Trains Collide. Eight Die, Nine Hurt Near Vienna
A petroleum train crashed into the Vienna express at Palota Hungary on Saturday. The wreck burned out both trains. Casualties totaled eight dead and nine injured.
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Vienna
Palota
Hungary
Lena Webber Charged With Shoplifting in Police Court
Lena Webber of 1117 River Avenue faced police court on Saturday for shoplifting. She admitted taking many small items from the Star store New York store and Knoxs after being arrested in the Star store Friday afternoon by a floor walker. A house search uncovered more stolen articles. Her husband, a moulder earning 12 a week, supports her. she claimed she needed none of the items and gave no defense. Police suspect kleptomania.
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Lena Webber
River Ave
Star Store
New York
Knox’s
Starstore
State printing board to set bid specs for two year contract
The State printing board meets Monday to agree on specifications for a $75,000 to $86,000 annual state printing contract over two years and to arrange advertising for bids. It may favor Indianapolis firms during the legislature, with Burford and Levy Bros. expected to bid.
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State Printing Board
Levy Bros. & Co
Conkey Printing Company
Hammond
Wis
Donkey Company
Indianapolis
Allen Rules Stuart Lacks Standing to Sue Bonded Officials
Circuit Judge Allen ruled Saturday that Romus F. Stuart has no standing to sue ex-Treasurers Sterling R. Holt and Wm. H. Schmidt on their official bonds. Stuart, a taxpayer, claimed the ex-officials owed the county large sums. The ruling holds a taxpayer who simply pays taxes cannot maintain such an action. the court notes the county auditor or commissioners might pursue the suit.
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Inaoa
Commissioners -Have
Uit
Schmidt
Ana Eat
Carnival committees named by Fall carnival president
President Mortimer Levering announces the general committees for the Fall carnival association. Lists include Executive with Albert Lieber John J Appel Ford L Mayer George W Bliss D M Parry, Transportation, Finance led by Mayer Bliss Golt Henry Kahn Geo A Gay, Public Safety and Comfort led by Chapman Evans Woolen Jno Kern E M Johnson W B Wheelock, Publicity featuring Barry New May W J Richards Chas Williams F L Purdy Samuel E Morss Joseph Miller, Reception with Durbin Taggart Bookwalter Maguire Morrison Kirkwood Spann Mason Jones W Fairbanks Capt W E English W L Taylor W F Churchman S J Fletcher Jr E B Porter John Perrin Nathan Orris Albert E Metzger C F Sayles P Erwin Robert Martindale Albert J Beveridge Jesse Verstreat H B Hibden John Carey O N Frenzel John H J Holiday Andrew Sydney John L Griffiths and Chale Ried weshner’s.
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Fall Carnival Association
Albert Lieber
John J. Appel
Ford L. Mayer
George W. Bliss
D. M. Parry
F. Daly
W. W. Richardson
R. P. Algeo
H. M. Bronson
John 8. Lazarus
Geo. W. Bliss
Henry Kahn
Geo. A. Gay
Board of Safety delays on Quigley charges amid confusion
Ed Davis clerks the Board of Safety explains no call to act on the Quigley charges amid repeated meetings and unclear directives. McMillen Mahoney and Hyde deny knowledge while stating there is no business to discuss and no formal action planned.
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McMillen
Hyde
Davis
Quigley
Mahoney
Civic Alliance
Quinine Tablets Promoted as Cold Cough Remedy
An old advertisement claims quinine tablets stop the cough and work off the cold with the slogan No Cure, No Pay and lists price details. The fragment resembles a mid 20th century medical ad.
Dramatic Testimony in Navy Courtroom Drama on Harber
Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Schley attended the session as Commander Harber faced cross examination about blockade pickets near Cienfuegos. The exchange included sharp moments over signals, speeds, and towing a collier, with Barer resisting and Harker defending his statements.
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Rayner
Sehley
Scorpion
Dupont
Castine
Harber
Texas
Brooklyn
Schies
Santiago
Lemley
Massachusetts
Harebor
Harker
Commander Schroeder Notes Unfinished Actions in Colon Raid
During the May 31 afternoon session Commander Schroeder cited two uncompleted steps that could have aided the Colon destruction. He suggested the American vessels might have drawn closer and steamed more slowly during the bombardment.
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Schroeder
Colon
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area
The 36 hour forecast calls for fair skies in Indianapolis with warmer conditions through Saturday night and Sunday. Early temperatures are 48 at 7 am, 66 at noon, and 70 at 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
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