Races and outcomes from a crowded state pacing event
The article details a state pace event with a large crowd and late-night finish. Ione won the 2:09 pace after a tough start, Fred the Kid won the second heat, and a fierce free-for-all pace saw Marty Q. triumph over Edith W. in the end. Abba, Jesse, Fletcher’s mare drew spectator attention before a judge’s ruling altered her placing.
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Ione
Fred the Kid
Fred
Marty Q
Edith W
Abba
Jesse
Fletcher
Larry O
Atlantic King
City Schools Readying for Monday Openings Across District
The block plan shows Benjamin Harrison and Shortridge annexes opening with new Lincoln school adding eight rooms. A new colored school No. 26 will serve northeastern areas with eight rooms and 350 capacity. Manual training staff expands to five teachers. Spellers return after state grade book changes. Superintendent Kendall to brief 600 teachers at Shortridge Saturday.
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Benjamin Harrison School
Washington School
Sheldon St
Shortridge High-School
Shortridge
Shortridge High School
Lincoln School
Palmer-st
Indiana
State Board of Education
Indianapolis
State Board
Franklin S. Hoyt
New Haven
Conn
Nebraska Cropsey
Supt
Kendall
Kisses Replace Punishment For Young Incorrigible
Chicago dispatch reports Herman Blahre five and small for age faced private asylum threats after harsh punishment by parents. Emma Debbiestein fourteen confessed to arson theft and destruction of 708 dollars in the Kiahre residence while nursing Herman and his sister. The girl admitted setting fires and damaging furnishings saying she cut the baby's hair and contemplated worse harm.
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Chicago
Herman Blahre
Emma Debbiestein
Herman
Kiahre
Senator Hanna Refuses Further Interviews in Ohio Home
Greveland Ohio Sept 21 Senator Hanna returns to his Lake Avenue home after a day at the office and ends interviews with a terse statement I am done with being interviewed for all time He declines further public comment on Rooseveltan policy or the next administration Syracuse reports 3000 square feet of sidewalk laid this year.
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Syracuse
New Controller Ridgely backs United States bank plan
William Barret Ridgely, named controller of the currency, advocates a United States bank like the Bank of England and opposes the subtreasury system. He argues the bank would keep money circulating and ease financial stringency, while criticizing loopholes in the gold standard act and noting no immediate move to retire greenbacks.
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Chicago
William Barret Ridgely
United States
Bank of England
Ridgely
Mexican Official Arrested for Embezzlement in Juarez
Senor GC, a Pani and chief government engineer for Mexico, was arrested in Juarez on a federal warrant charging embezzlement. Authorities say he is short about $25,000 in his accounts.
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EL Paso
Tex
Senor GC
Pani
Republic of Mexico
Juarez
St Louis Exposition Notes and City Health Totals
Mrs Laura Hyde arrives after her husband Dr N A Hyde died in Ludlow Vt. Remains will be interred at Crown Hill. Crown Hill and Maguire respond to civic alliance on law enforcement pledging impartial enforcement. Roy L Burtch performs Childhood happy days at Art hall with Wulschner exhibit. Robert Aull of the 1908 St Louis world fair agriculture dept says livestock show will be finest yet. City health board reports diphtheria 95 cases 16 deaths measles 2044 cases five deaths scarlet fever Ad cases seven deaths typhoid 25 deaths smallpox 1225 cases two deaths.
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Laura Hyde
Ludlow
N. A. Hyde
Hyde
Crown Hill
Bookwalter
Maguire
Civic Alliance
Roy L. Burtch
Art Hall
Fair Grounds
Wulschner Music Company
Robert Aull
Agricultural Department
Committee On Agriculture
Board of Health
Smokestack at Bates House Falls in Dramatic Blaze
At about 5 30 p m Friday the 80 foot tall 7 by 7 foot base smokestack of the Bates house on Washington and Illinois streets toppled after its base was weakened. Bricks were removed and replaced with wood to burn the structure, and a kerosene soaked blaze caused flames to climb half way up before the stack finally fell in a controlled collapse drawing crowds and souvenir seekers.
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Bates House
Washington and
Illinois-sts
Hanlon
Superba
Crowds Pack Reims For Czar Visit Amid Large Military Review
Crowds of visitors crowded Reims before sunrise as Paris trains arrived at five minute intervals. Gates opened causing a crush and panic injuring several as 140000 men in full campaign equipment lined up for the review. Officers in full dress surrounded by staffs along a path from the station to the czar's pavilion.
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Bethany
Reims
Paris
Navy department plans big ship build up
Washington September 21 the board of construction of the navy department is preparing annual recommendations for the Secretary for the navy increase. It is believed the plan will urge two battleships two armored cruisers six sheathed and coppered cruisers about 2000 tons displacement six gunboats about 600 tons displacement ten light draught gun boats about 100 tons displacement three colliers one transport and one repair ship.
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Washington
Board of Construction of the
Navy Department
Republican Melon Feast Opens Ward Clubhouse
Maj. Herold Megrew, head of ward 6 for the Republicans, orders a 60 by 80 foot tent on vacant property at West and Chiosts to serve as a temporary ward clubhouse. It will be electrified and open nightly for meetings, with a watermelon feast planned to start Monday if ready and 100 melons engaged.
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Herold Megrew
West and
Chiosts
Ice Cream Social Promises Protection After Local Riot
Republicans held an ice cream social Friday night at Wayman chapel in a Colored neighborhood at Yandes and Seventeenth streets. Bookwalter pledged protection for the colored race. Gurley Brewer J H Lott William Lewis and the church pastor spoke briefly about the incident several months earlier when a colored man shot a white man near the area.
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Wayman Chapel
Yandes and
Seaventeenth-sts
Bookwalter
Gurley Brewer
J. H. Lott
William Lewis
Quesada Sees Cuban Prospects Amid Economic Crisis
Senor Quesada, Cuban commissioner, in Washington with Senor Tamayo, says sugar and tobacco in Cuba are nearly paralyzed. He reports President McKinley may seek additional authority for a reciprocity treaty, and endorses Estrada Palma as Cuba’s future president, stressing unity to elect him unanimously.
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Island
Estrada Palma
Cuba
McKinley
Canton
Congress
Palma
Battle at Bocrs Del Toro Yields Rebels Killed
The steamer Stillwater reports that near Bocrs Del Toro 40 rebels were killed and 30 captured by government forces. Government losses were two men. The clash marks a sharp engagement with heavy rebel casualties and prisoners.
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Stillwater
Bocrs del Toro
Metropolitan Life Acquires Mutual Life Industrial Book
New York City reports a major deal as Metropolitan Life Insurance absorbs Mutual Life’s entire industrial business. The transaction covers over 20 million dollars in outstanding policies and transfers all Mutual industrial risks in California Oregon Washington Montana and Utah to Metropolitan.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
San Francisco
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Utah
Switchmen Strike Ties Up Regional Freight Operations
In Louisville Kentucky on September 21 forty switchmen from the Kentucky and Indiana bridge walked out over wage scale. Foremen earn 2.85 dollars daily and switchmen 2.30, denying freight for Monon B. S. W. and Southern lines. Josselyn seeks replacements from other cities.
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Louisville
Kentucky and Indiana
Josselyn
Chicago
Monon
Southern
Royal couple in Ottawa greeted by crowds at Parliament Hill
Ottawa residents line the streets Friday to welcome the duke and duchess of York. A large procession escorts the royal party to Parliament hall where Mayor Morris greets them. They will remain in the capital until next Tuesday noon.
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Ottawa
Ont
Duke and Duchess of York
Capital City
Canada
Parliament Hall
Morris
President appoints Ridgely comptroller succeeding Dawes
Washington announces the president has named William Ridgely of Illinois as comptroller of the currency to replace Charles G. Dawes, who resigned. The official confirmation came on Saturday.
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Washington
Wm. Ridgely
Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Baby photographed at Bretzman's Studio on Illinois Street
A brief item notes taking the baby to Bretzman s Photograph studio located at 1428 Illinois Street for a portrait session. It also references Fine California Wines, Bradies, Bottled goods and Schuller s at 210 N Meridian Street in the same report.
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Bretzman
Illinois-st
California
Schuller’s
Meridian-st
An Old Nurse for Children patent remedy advert
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child, soften the gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic and diarrhoea. The bottle price is twenty five cents.
Indiana Dental College Clinic Hours Listed
Indiana Dental College operates at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chniosis, accepting patients from 8 p.m. to 3 p.m. for all types of dental work.
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Indiana Dental College
Druggist Sloan Honored At National Pharmacy Meeting
George W. Sloan Wis became an associate member of the practical pharmacy department of the American Pharmaceutical Association at St. Louis on Friday. F. F. W. Stedem of Philadelphia was elected chairman and W. Kammerer of Columbus, Ohio, secretary. Lyraan Keebler of Philadelphia was elected chairman of the dispensing and scientific sections, and J. W. England of Philadelphia was secretary.
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George W. Sloan Wis
Practical
American, Pharmaceutical Association
St. Louis
F. F. W. Stedem
Philadelphia
W. Kammerer
Columbus
Lyraan Keebler
J. W. England
Government seizes cash in embezzlement case linked to Carter
In Huntington West Virginia authorities seized 200000 dollars in cash and securities tied to the embezzlement now involving Capt. Oberlin M. Carter who is serving time at Fort Leavenworth. Officials say they have recovered 360000 dollars of the missing funds once tied to Atlanta Georgia.
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Chicago
Huntington
W. Va
Oberlin M. Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Allanta, Ga
Wall Street Rundown Signals Mixed Copper Board Tensions
Market wrap notes friction on the amalgamated copper board with talk of extra dividends and legal hindrances. Copper prices drift, tin plate workers near return, and bank reserves look strong despite broader trading uncertainties.
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New York
Dunn's
Bradstreet
Tammany
London
Steel Trust
Stock Exchange
Southern Pacific
Paris
Mayor Taggart Pledges Full Effort to Democratic Ticket
Mayor Taggart vows to devote all available time to aiding the election of the Democratic ticket and to work incessantly for the committee until votes are counted, aiming to be of substantial use to the effort.
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Taggart
National Tube, Bellaire Steel Plan Resume Nonunion Work
Orders from the National Tube Co and National Steel Co set Riverside works and Bellaire plant to resume full production next Monday, both nonunion. The move marks a return to operation amid earlier labor tensions.
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Wheeling
W. Va
National Tube Company
Riverside Works
Nonunion
National Steel Company
Bellaire Steel
Proclamation to Weak Men Promises Free Remedy
Nevada Mo citizen W S Harter promotes a free treatment for lost vitality and nightly emissions after personal recovery. He claims 75 percent of seven hundred State Asylum No 3 patients are endangered by the condition and urges readers to mail name and address for a no charge supply of the remedy.
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W. S. Harter
Nevada
Brother Lodge
Huarter
Mr. Harter
Harter
W. 8. Harter
Ash-st
Reorganization of Seventh National Bank of New York
Comptroller Dawes approved plans for the reorganization of the Seventh National Bank of New York. The old bank’s affairs are adjusted and every depositor will be paid in full. A new bank named Federal National Bank is formed with 5 million dollars in paid up capital.
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Washington
Seventh National Bank of New York
Dawes
Federal National Bank
Vanderbilt passes exam for second lieutenant post
Cornelius Van derbilt took his examination Friday night before the brigade to qualify for the position of second lieutenant. He passed with top marks, receiving 100 percent. He was recently elected second lieutenant in Company G, Twelfth regiment.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Newspaperman Beriah Pierce Declared Insane
Beriah Pierce aged 66 of 4717 Washington Street has been declared insane and will be sent to Central insane hospital. He exhibits homicidal tendencies and has become very violent believing every man to be his enemy.
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Beriah Pierce
Washington St
Central Insane Hospital
Morgan buys Oriental Grove on the Sound for million
New York on September 21 Morgan acquires Oriental Grove near Great Neck Long Island and plans a 1,000,000 improvement. He will present the estate to his daughter, wife of Herbert Satterlee.
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New York
Morgan
Oriental Grove
Sound
Great Neck
L. I
General Worth Cigar Offered at First Class Drug Stores
A high grade five cent cigar named General Worth is on sale at first class drug stores. Distributed by C. W. Kriel.
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C. W. Kriel
Domestic Outing Flannels and Comfort Calico Styles
Catalog note advertising domestic outing flannels for comfort coverings and large plaids with heavy weighted fabric both sides. Highlights comfort calico and robe prints in fast oil colors with large floral designs. Promotes regular quality fabrics and styles.
Prizes Awarded by Wm. H. Block Co. for Odd Fellows
Friday night in Tomlinson hall saw awards to multiple cantons and individuals in the Odd Fellows and Rebekah contests. Prize recipients include Canton Elwood Indiana with 1000 and Canton Wright Wooster Ohio with 500, plus several 200 to 75 dollar awards across Indiana Michigan and Chicago for various degrees and honors. Special merchant prizes recognized encampment parade banners colors and popularity with sponsors including New York stores and Webber-Burton company among others.
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Tomlinson Hall
Patriarchs Militant
Canton Elwood
Ind
Canton Wright, Wooster
Rebekah
Rebekah Degres
M. C. Lilly Copany
Mt. Nebo
Boston
Mass
New York
Sto
Irvington Lodge
Diamo Rebekah
Bessie Skinner
Canton
Cap
H. K. Landis
Indianapoli
Canton No. 2
Rebekah Order
Webber-Burton Company
Miss Holdson
United States
Webber- Burton Company
P. H. Weiler
Center Lodge
Indianapolis
W. H. Armstrong & Co
Cuyahoga Lodge
Cleveland
Caterer Charles C. Delmonico Dies in Colorado Springs
Charles C. Delmonico, 50, famed caterer and nephew of C. C. Delmonico founder of the first Delmonico restaurant in 1827, died of pulmonary troubles Friday in Colorado Springs.
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New York
Charles C. Delmonico
Colorado Springs
C. C. Delmonico
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Indianapolis Resident
A Dallas reader reports relief from kidney and bladder troubles after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at a local drugstore. Frank G. Smith, a Panhandle watchman, credits the pills with easing back pain and regulating secretions after physician care failed. Foster Milburn Co. distributes in this region. price is 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Dean
Henry J. Huder
Cen Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Tal
Evans–Pullman wedding at Old Point Comfort
Lieut. Frank Taylor Evans youngest son of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, married Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Pullman daughter of Army Captain Pullman at Old Point Comfort on Friday evening.
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Norfolk
Frank Taylor Evans
Robley D. Evans
Gertrude Elizabeth Pullman
Pullman
Old Point Comfort
Business Is Booming Across the United States
New York report from Dun and Bradstreet states that business nationwide is in splendid condition with higher prices in most lines and heavy sales underway.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet Commercial
Boers Capture Horses and Cattle on Tugela Frontier
From Pietermaritzburg Natal on September 21 reports say Boer forces seized a large number of horses and cattle on the Upper Tugela during Monday’s actions. The item also notes school pupil reports detailing morning and afternoon class locations and grades.
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Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Tugela
Pennsylvania Lines Special Train Schedule
Louisvile and Return price listed as 1.50 on Sunday Sept 22. A special train departs Indianapolis at 7 a.m. Returning service leaves Louisville Fourteenth Street station at 7 p.m.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Louisville
Indianapolis
Louisville Fourteenth St
Cincinnati Return Fare and Tickets for Fall Festival
The notice lists round trip fares 3.30 and 4.40 via Cincinnati Fall Festival with tickets sold on September 16 18 20 28 25 27 and 16 to 28 respectively. Return validity extends to the day after the event or to September 30 for the higher fare.
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Cincinnati
Rail Fare Listing for Lake Erie and Western Route
Travel offer lists a two dollar round trip to Chicago and return with connections via Lake Erie and Western and Michigan Southern lines. Includes details on departure from Indiana and accommodations such as berths and chairs at city depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & W.tern
Michigan
Indiana
City
Riveter survives 105 foot fall from East River bridge
Emanuel Knight an 18 year old riveter on the new suspension bridge across the East River fell 105 feet Friday losing balance and turning two somersaults before landing in sand. He suffered a fractured arm and a contusion to the left hip and later said he did not realize the fall until he found himself half buried.
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New York
Emanuel Knight
East River
Knight
Railroad rate policy during McKinley funeral causes clash
Pennsylvania officers refused special funeral rates citing sacred occasion. Panhandle engine 18 on Pittsburg division runs 386 miles daily for 36 days with repairs, hauling the fast mail west and returning with fast train 14. Big Four spends £37,000 on maintenance between Cleveland and Indianapolis for August. Union station baggage and package checking reports unprecedented business.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Canton
Mcinley
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Big Four
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Union Station
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Charlie Downing
Ausson Wilkes
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CROO
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S WJ. Wilson
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Muncie Bell
Gressheimer
International Stock Food
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C.c. Cee
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Moody
Barnes
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AMES
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Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows
Chimney Falls
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Russia
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Quesada ‘Say Sdn ‘S
ANSI
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Secretary of State
Bocas del Toro
New Orleans
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Sloan
Carter
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Indianapolis Street Railway
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Union Traction
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Central Trust Company
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Trust Company
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Merchants National Bank
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Indianapolis S Company
Bree Indianapolis
Gas Co
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Insurance and Trust
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Indianapolis Improvement
Law Building
Seren Boiler
WM. S. Harter
Carolina
Santa Claras
Wetmore
The
Wm. H. Block Co
Caterer
Delmonico
Frank G. Smith
E. Morrissr
Via
Auringer
Braidwood
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshail, Mich
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