Roosevelt Accepts No Bodyguards For Public Walks
President Roosevelt declares no bodyguards needed as he walks to lunch and to the Cowles home unaccompanied. He trusts his fists and enjoys riding, with Lieut Col Whitney arranging a cavalry horse. He plans cabinet briefings and routine familiarization after arriving at the White House.
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Millard
Dayton
Storm
Livingston
Carroll D. Wright
Binger Herman
Capt. Ayres
Tenth Cavalry
Schick
Lazarre A Novel From the Press by Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Bowen MERRill publishes Lazarre a historical novel by Mary Hartwell Catherwood with vivid illustrations by Andre Castaigne. Eleazar Williams narrates a frontier clash over rightful French rule. the tale blends history and legend in a chivalric tone appealing to Indiana readers.
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Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Lazarre
Bowen-Merrill Publishing Company
Andre Castaigne
France
Eleazar Williams
Court rules out expert testimony in Schley inquiry
The Schley court of inquiry ruled witnesses must present facts not opinions, shortening the investigation. Admiral Higginson was asked whether every effort was made to destroy or capture the Spanish steamer Colon at anchor in Santiago harbor between May 27 and 31.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Admiral Higginson
Schley
Colon
Santiago
Court trims questions on Schley probe witness disputes
In a naval court inquiry, objections over a question seeking opinion were sustained. Captains Chester Harber and others testified on coaling feasibility near Cuoa, harbor approach, and ship movements during the blockade as new coal and fuel details surfaced.
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Admiral Schley
Wilson
C. M. Chester
The
Cincinnati
Schley
Cuoa
T. N. Wood
Massachusetts
Higginson
G. B. Harber
Texas
Harbor
Brooklyn
Oregon
Judge Halts 29th Street Improvement by Board
Judge Carter on Saturday restrained the Board of public works from proceeding with the improvement of Twenty-ninth street from Northwestern avenue to the canal. The halt remains until the court decides if the remonstrance is signed by a majority of local residents.
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Carter
Board of Public Works
Twenty-ninthst
Northwestern-ave
Canal
Grain and Hay Market Prices and Car Inspections Summary
Wheat and corn values show steady to firm prices across grades with No 2 red at 70 percent for track and milling freight and No 3 red around 66 to 68 percent. White and mixed corn prices range from 59 to 64 cents with several No 2 and No 3 white grades. Oats deliver 38 to 42 cents for No 2 and No 3 white, while timothy hay bids sit around 12.25 for No 1 and 10.25 to 10.76 for No 2. Inspections report mixed car counts by grade with corn, white and yellow cars totaling 23, and hay and mixed car totals of one to two.
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Hay
Timothy
Java
Rio
Bourbon Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dillsworth’s
Iar
Gates
Columbia A
Windsor A
Ridgeway A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor
Ridgewood
Ebran
Kinney
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
Hogs Receipts at Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis
Receipts at the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on September 21 totaled 300 shipments. Quotations for hogs ranged from 5.25 to 7.20 for good to choice assorted weights, with common to good pigs 5.25 to 6.50 and rough hogs 5.25 to 6.50.
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Interstate Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Vandals Damage Delaware County Schools
Delaware county authorities report extensive vandalism in district schools across Muncie Indiana with smashed desks and windows, oil poured in wells, and floors littered by water melon rinds. no clues to the culprits exist.
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Muncie, Ind
Delaware County
Spooks Case Ends in Franksfort Will Dispute
The Bradley will case known as the spooks case ends with Judge Vinton issuing the final decree. The Knights Templar lodge receives about 318,000 with 9,000 to lawyers. after expenses around 5,000 remains for the templars. The will allegedly involved spirits speaking to Attorney A H Boulden at a dance. The widow Mrs Isaac Miller fought the case and will not appeal.
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Frankfort
Ind
Bradley Will
Vinton
Knights Templars Lodge
Templars
A. H. Boulden
Isaac Miller
Two Carmel Men Sue Each Other Over Affairs Feud
Near Carmel Indiana Frank Harvey of Carmel sues Frank McShane for ten thousand dollars claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. McShane counters with a ten thousand dollar suit for personal injuries. Both are well known. neighbors on adjoining farms. More trouble is feared.
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Noblesville
Ind
Frank Harvey
Carmel
Frank McShane
McShane
Harvey
Muncie Laborer Accused of Offense Faces Mob Threat
John Acres, a German laborer from Muncie, narrowly escaped mob violence at Summitville after a misinterpreted remark about McKinley. An officer protected him, bringing him to Muncie where a German-speaking officer clarified the incident.
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Muncie
Ind
John Acres
Summitville
McKinley
McKinley Funeral Absence Sparks Mill Employment Dispute
In Terre Haute Indiana on September 21 a shift at the South rolling mill of Republic Iron and Steel was discharged for taking a day off for the McKinley funeral. The other shift threatens to refuse work unless their colleagues are reinstated. The Amalgamated association local lodge has taken up the issue and the entire plant could be drawn in.
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Terre Haute
Ind
South Rolling Mill
Republic Iron and Steel Company
McKinley
Amalgamated Association
Fire damages at Davis medical and Baltes block in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne on September 21 the Davis medical company sustained 7000 dollars in fire damage and the Baltes block 3500 dollars. The fire origin remains a mystery.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Davis Medical Company
Baltes
Frank Arnold Dies After Self Inflicted Wounds
Goshen Indiana reports the death of Frank Arnold aged 40 who recently cut his throat and ear and died Friday night after the injuries.
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Goshen
Ind
Frank Arnold
Wheat sowing begins and various early 20th century reports
Reports from Indiana recount burglaries at Sullivan stations with small losses, deaths of Clairton Polk at 92 in Princeton and Israel Wolf at 70 in Goshen, a gas line tank explosion injuring Henry Schmink’s iron works, and Bertram Bedson’s death after a nickel plate train crash. Other items note a $35 000 hotel and station contract, a manslaughter conviction in Bloomfield, temperance efforts in Johnson county, a near wreck of a Wabash freight, railroad corridor links, strikes by Republic iron workers in Terre Haute, a deadly accident involving a 12yearold boy near Flora, and comments on Rev. J Wilbur Chapman’s recovery influence.
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice List
A chronological list of births deaths and marriages with dates and residence details. Includes names ages and causes such as dropsy consumption hypertrophy of heart angina pectoris and inanition plus accompanying physicians.
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Herbert Parker
W. Twenty-eighth-st
R. L. Westover
Mary Watson
N. Westst
E. J. Brennan
Mary Nickum
F. E. Stewart
G. W. R. Ward
N. Capitol Ave
Cc. R. Crow
Otto Golinisch
S. Illinois St
E. 5. Knox
Marguerite Thamann
Blake St
B. F. Prank
Figures From the Sixteenth Antantry Journal and Local Reactions
In Luzon a small fourfolio from the Sixteenth Antantry is sent to Mrs. Falconburg by her agent C. E. McPhierson, an apprentice aboard the Queros. Joe Pelfree of Martinsville, once whitecapped for joy over McKinley’s shooting, struggles to relocate after being shunned in Paragon. he will stay in Bloomington with his family. George Scoville of Bass Lake defends Guiteau’s act as insane egotism and urges equal punishment for all who murder, saying Czolgossz represented a broader oppressional mindset.
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Antantry
Apirra
Luzon
Falconburg
C. E. McPhierson
Queros
Philippine
Joe Pelfree
Martinsville
McKinley
Paragon
Bloomington
George Scoville
Bass Lake
Guiteau
Garfield
Czolgosz
Scoville
Wallace Donnan Hurt in Fall at Waterworks Station
Wallace Donnan of 1704 North Delaware Street fell from the West Washington Street waterworks station Friday afternoon and is in serious condition at City Hospital with internal injuries and poor recovery chances.
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Wallace Donnan
N. Delaware
W. Washington St
Doctor plans daily carriage outings for Mrs. McKinley
Dr. Rixey described Mrs. McKinley's grief as intense and stated she is doing as well as could be expected. He plans daily carriage outings when weather permits to aid her recovery.
Death in Evansville Opens Court and Guardian Hearing
A federal jury has been drawn for Evansville and Judge Baker will open court there on Oct 7. Otto Gollrich was found dead in his daughter's home at 518 South Illinois Street and death is attributed to heart failure by Deputy-coroner Knox. A hearing on removal of Bertha Lovell's guardian, filed by her mother, was held before Probate Judge Walker. Bertha secured guardian duties through her sister-in-law amid accusations of her mother drinking and misusing pay. The court filed a blank resignation of the guardian to be effective upon proven future complaint.
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Otto Gollrich
S. Illinois St
Knox
Bertha Lovell
Walker
Bertha
Guardian
Chicago market notes grain and livestock prices
Wheat and corn futures move higher with September wheat at 68 3/4 cents and December at 70 1/2. May wheat at 74 1/4. Corn ranges rise with September 56 and December around 58 1/2. Oats steady to higher, soybeans not listed. Provisions show January pork at 16.25, lard near 9.55, ribs 8.44. Eggs and dairy trade provide varied quotings, butter and cheese values, and full creams to brick at mid single digits. Live poultry prices include chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese per dozen facilities.
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Chicago
Property Repairs and Additions in City Neighborhoods
Listed owners and addresses report improvements and costs on homes and structures. Eben Davis adds a frame house for 950 dollars. Mary Hughes adds to a property for 50 dollars. B F Bowen builds a veranda for 50 dollars. G W and A Shelby add to a residence for 420 dollars. M Shannon builds a cottage for 700 dollars. Margaret Lingenfelter’s stable valued at 125 dollars.
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Eben Davis
Beville-ave
Washington-st
Mary Hughes
Burton-ave
Adellst
B. F. Bowen
N. Senate-ave
G. W
A. Shelby
English-ave
M. Shannon
Margaret C. Lingenfelter
Broadway
Cattle and Hogs Prices Reported at Union Stockyards
Cattle receipts 150 shipments list prices by weight for Good to prime export steers and heifers, fair to good feeders, and cows. Hogs receipts 2,000 with quotations for heavy, mixed, lightweights, and pigs. Sheep and lambs receipts 400 with ranges for good to choice sheep and various lamb grades.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
The Jobbing Trade Poultry and Produce Prices
Prices paid by shippers for poultry and cheese items including Mia turkey hens at 8c, old toms 8c, young turkeys 6c, fowls 8c, cocks 4c, ducks geese 4c, spring chickens 8c, New York fall creams 11c, Domestic Swiss 11c, Umbugeser 2c30.
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Sc Ib
New York
Peruna Endorsements From Congressmen Across States
Congressman Crowley from Illinois praises Peruna as a swift remedy for coughs colds and catarrhal complaints and notes Mrs Crowley’s nervous relief. The letter cites multiple lawmakers including Romulus Linney A T Goodwyn W N Roach H W Ogden G W Smith D Meekison Stephen R Mallory M C Butler W V Sullivan J M Thurston H G Worthington Willis Brewer and others endorsing Peruna as tonic and cure. Stop offers free advice from Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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Joseph B. Crowley
Illinois
Robinson
Peruna
Crowley
Bors
United States
Romulus Z. Linney
Taylorsville
N. C
A. T. Goodwyn
Robinson Springs
Ala
W. N. Roach
Larimore
N. D
H. W. Ogden
Benton, la
G. W. Smith
Murphysboro, Ill
Geo. W. Smith
David Meekison
Napoleon, C
Mallory
Pensacola, Fla
Stephen R. Mallory
M C. Butler
South Carolina
M. C. Butler
W. V. Sullivan
Oxford
Miss
J. M. Thurston
Omaha
Neb
H. G. Worthington
Nevada
Howard
Ft. Payne
M. W. Howard
Willis Brewer
Haynesville
Pering
General Store Price List of Groceries and Produce
A detailed price list covering butter and eggs, hides and tallow, coffees and sugars with multiple grade names, canned goods, canned fruits, and produce. Also includes flour, molasses, rice, beans, oil, honey, citrus, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, pineapples, watermelons, and coal prices. lists many specific brands and package sizes. United States currency shown for each item.
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New Orleans
California
Indiana
Indiana Market Listings and Price Guide Blast From 19th Century
A dense listing shows groceries and drugs with varied prices from lump coke to opium, saltpeter to balsam copavia. It includes Kingan & Co. price marks for hams bacon lard sausages oysters fish and more with per unit and per barrel quotes.
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Castile
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Republic Irons and Steel
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Flora
J. Wilbur Chapman
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Fort Wayne College
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