Ricketts Property Purchase Passed by School Board Amid Turmoil
The school board approved the minority report after a heated session over the $60,009 Ricketts property purchase despite public opposition. Members Appel Martindale Roth and others backed the majority, while Blackledge denounced irregularities and warned of looming litigation and costs. Conscience Charlie defended the deal, praising a future building and noting debates over vacation plans and damages.
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Licketts
Blackledge
Martindale
Roth
Appel
Chicago
New York
Sun
Board of Public Works
Susquehannant
Ricketts
Mr. Blackledge
Charlie
Russe
Adam
Loeper
The Gruntings of a Hog in Sioux City Baseball
The Indians left fielder Hog rives to the bench amid constant arguing and a late benching. Marr replaced him to spark a decisive scoring burst with a home run, three-base hit and eight RBIs as Indianapolis fell short. Schaub and Pepper starred as Hoosiers showed weak defense and wild pitching while Sioux City built a late rally.
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Hogriever
Sioux City
Capt
Comiskey
Cincinnati
Hog
Sheridan
Marr
Mr. Hog
Schaub
Pepper
Roat
Westlake
Billy Gray
Rae Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Mills
McCarthy
Hoat
Holohan
Camp
Hemerua
Henry
Shields
McCauley
Hart
Koat
Beri
Baby Carriage Tragedy Sparks Inquiry in Indiana
In Indiana, 15 month old Charles Moulton died after a Monday carriage upset. A 16 year old relative cared for the child when he was hurled to the pavement and fatally injured. The cause remains unsettled, with possible neglect or wind down the curb. Coroner Beck was not notified until Saturday. The infant’s burial occurred two days ago amid potential exhumation plans.
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Blanner
Charles Moulton
Partlow
Indiane Sve
Beck
Cement dominates city sidewalks and cisterns
Have You Noticed What a powerful factor cement has got to be of late. the best sidewalks In the city are cement sidewalks, this is also true about cement cisterns. If you want your cistern kept filled with good rainwater before and have Frank Butts cement it. The cost is only 1.0. Call 1791. All work guaranteed. If you want good work patronize the Union Cooperative Langary. Shirts 1c.
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Frank Butts
Indiana-arye
Fireman killed by switch engine near Brookside avenue
Charles Howard a Big Four fireman was struck and killed by a Cleveland division switch engine at 1 am Saturday near Brookside avenue and Massachusetts avenue depot. The engine, operated by August Rost, could not stop in time. Howard, about 30, had sat on the track, perhaps sleeping, and died of head injuries after being thrown. Identified later by Flanner & Buchanan. He had come from Hattoon three months ago to fill a vacancy left by a striker.
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Charles Howard
Big Four Company
Cleveland
Brookside Ave
Massachusetts Ave
August Rost
Howard
Flanner & Buchanan
Hattoon
Friday’s RacHes At State Fair Open With Close Finishes
Friday at the state fair featured crowd racing with close finishes in multiple heats. In the 2:18 trot Williem Penn led the first heat, David B. swept the next three heats, and William Pons placed second overall, with Cantab and Forelia winning several heats in the 2:25 and 2:14 events. Separate reports include a 2:10 pace sequence and a 2:14 unfinished trot won by Jewell, plus early details on the 4-year-old pace won by Brookside. A second item notes Chicago bridge tender A L Sawyer burned to death in bed, with details of a fatal home fire.
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Williem Penn
David B
Viletta
Prince Hershell
William Pons
Piletta
Jewell
Black Dick
Lottie Loraine
Ke Sure
Brookside
Ba Sure
Sidmont
Dick Pennell
Fiorelis
Bella Woat
Jira
Morelia
Cantab
Tommy Brown
Forelia
Ouicaco
A. L. Sawyer
Eleton-ave
Grand shows end of week as vaudeville and drama fill theaters
Busy Friday and Saturday crowds fill English's and the Grand as multiple acts close or begin engagements. The Neuvilles bow at Park in The boy tramp while Kendsy's matinee opens The police patrol. Grenier's lyceum comes Thursday for half-week, plus Sam T Jack's extravaganza next week with The bull fighter. Willie Collier shifts from farce to drama in A back number with Benjamin and Shiftless Ike, and Lemon Tonic Laxative ad closes.
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Lif
St English’s
Blue Jeans
Neuvilles
Kendsy
Grenier
Lyceum Specialty Company
English’s
Sam T. Jack
Mendozas
Kitty Ripley
Willie Collier
Irom
Hoss
Boss
Grama
Edward &. Kidder
Collier
Dresa Ha
Benjamin
the Bennett
Benjamin Bennett
Ike
Desha Breckinridge and Livingstone Hotel Altercation
In Lexington on Friday night Desha Breckinridge confronted James Duane Livingstone at the Phoenix hotel after a political feud. Breckinridge drew a dirk, Livingstone blocked the blade with his hand, a cut issued, and Breckinridge supporters prepared to reengage before authorities intervened.
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Lexincton
Desha Breckinridge
James Duane Livingstone
Phoenix
Livingstone
Owens
Desha
Breckinridge
Cyclone Rips Through Minnesota Towns Killing and Wounding Many
A Friday night cyclone swept central Minnesota and nearby states bringing heavy rain and hail. Reports confirm deaths and extensive damage in Lemnetsburg Foley area and other towns including St Paul race Homer Lowther and New Heaven Riceville. Wrecking trains, destroyed depots and injured residents marked the widespread destruction across multiple communities.
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Des Moines
Lmmetsburg
Foley
Alexander Golden
Oylindey
Lowther
Minn
Riceville
New Heaven
Nasan City
Mgr
Haddon
Spring Valley
Biinn
Winona & Southwestern
Gead
Beaten by Whitened Mob In Westfield Farm Incident
Nanteeavilly Ind Sept 22 report says David Swain of Westfield was dragged from bed by masked assailants tied to a tree and whipped after allegedly beating his wife earlier in the evening. The mob intervened, lashes left welts, and Swain was found intoxicated during the assault.
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David Swain
Westfield
NanteEsvilly
Ind
Whitescupa
Swain
CLAUS CAN WORRY ALONG THE SUGAR HING SAYS EUROPEANS PRAISETARIFF BILL
Among passengers aboard the American liner Paris in New York on Sept 22 Clara Spreckels and William Rockefeller commented on the tariff bill. Rockefeller said he could live with a lower sugar duty, while the sugar king cared little about the change. Rockefeller noted many European manufacturers were pleased. The Vigilant's second race season on board yielded a better than expected performance with one surprise victory. He predicted the Vigilant could beat English challengers in calm seas and anticipated Gould issuing a Cape May Cup challenge next season before the yacht returns for American races.
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Yous
Paris
Clara Spreckels
William Rockefel
Armored Capture of Chinese Transports Rumored
Shanghai reports rumor that Chinese transports Chin tung Haeting Hainga and Toonan carrying troops on the Yalu river were seized by Japanese forces. Fleet of 32 transports with warships believed to have arrived at Chemuipo with 7,000 soldiers 8,000 coolies and 2,000 horses bound toward Seoul for potential attack.
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Shanghai
Chintung
Haeting
Hainga
Toonan
Yalu
Chemuipo
Seoul
Will Goon the Mede
Populists Clash With Guards at Monument Meeting
A Friday night gathering of about 1,000 Populists clashed with monument authorities after being denied use of the steps. Speaker Kent of Nebraska and Allen Jennings were slated to address fireworks and a picnic, but Coatding Clark ordered the meeting halted. Langsdale, president of the monument commission, refused appeals and the crowd grew irate. The incident drew sharp criticism of government at multiple levels for alleged intrusion on liberty and public order.
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FE. B. Cummings
J. Kent
Nebraska
Allen Jennings
Anna Wise
Ballard
Kent
Coatoding Clark
Monument
Langsdale
Monument Commission
Pops
Wea
Brightwood Holds Vote On Water Works Plan At Convention
In Brightwood the water works election drew turnout away from a city convention. Polls closed at six with officials predicting a large majority in favor of installing water works. A stand pipe, fire protection, and eventual electric lighting are planned, funded by town ownership. The Brightwood commercial club backs the improvements and expects further upgrades.
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Brightwood
Brightwood Commercial Club
Margaret Bruce Sues Over Barn Fire Linked to Pompeian Show
Margaret Bruce, owner of a barn near Lincoln Park, sues Pain & Son operators of the Pompeian spectacle for 1950 damages after a Friday night fire blamed on falling rockets. Estimated barn damage about 300 dollars. Plaintiff seeks 1999 dollars to avoid federal court.
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Itive Bence
Mer
Maz
Margaret Bruce
Park-ave
Seventeenth-st
Pain & Son
Lincoln Park
Engineer in Stammoth mine kills wife then takes life
In Wirt Prunstx Arkansas on September 42, engineer Thomas E. Crist from Denver murdered his wife Friday evening and shot himself in the temple after the act. Jealousy is the stated motive.
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Prunstx
Ark
Thomas E. Crist
Stammoth
Friday
Denver
Desperado Watkins Arrested After Years On Run
In Aransas City Arkansas United States marshals captured Charles Watkins famed desperado after eluding officers for a decade. Authorities say he murdered cattlemen and officers and has confessed to killing a sheriff. Also reports Chicago man Charles Worris arrested for a Texas murder ten years prior claiming self defense. Wylie bike rider reports progress toward a 254 mile two day record and a New Jersey hotel fire destroys Grand View with estimated insurance. Mexico plans a 12-ship fleet per Cadiz firm plans. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised in multiple lines.
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Arbansss Crry
Ark
Charles Watkins
United States
Chicaco
Charles Worris
Campbell Letlore
Texas
Frenzel-Snow-Winters slate toppled in Indianapolis primaries
In West Indianapolis the Frenzel Snow Winters clique was routed as John Henshen led the anti Moores faction. Delegates chosen 21 with 14 judicial and seven legislative, signaling a decisive shift against the boss influence. Harvey, Carter and Blakely contested nominations amid a noisy county convention.
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Moores
Henshen
Hennshen
Harvey Mets
Hezekiah Dailey
Geo. W. Stubbatt
Stubbs
Carter
Snow
Dailey
Blakely
Marion
Shelby County
Mannesxchor Hall
Merrill Moores
N. S. Byram
Merrill
Mr. Byram
Marion County
Plymouth Rock
Conger
Shelbyville
Wn. L. Blakely
Ward 11
Burnsides
Bistrill
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Trumbull
Consciance
Bii
Mr. Adam
John Lee Frenzel
Martindal
Hendrickson
Vonnegut
Tur Sux
Tur Sun
Board of Works
Ephe Umpliy
Indians
Blarr
Sionx
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Indiana
Gotham Pavers
Montreal
Union Cooperative Langary
Carlisle
Gray Gables
Gee Shallhouse &Co
Washington St
Minnesota
Han
Lexpos
Steinhest
Hamburg
Torcrogs
Wear Dartmouth
Rew
Ninport Memorial
Clifford and Eystone Aves
H. Liebhart
Schneider
J. Cooper
Pxonta
The
Whisky Trust
St. Louis
Mound City
Chestnurst
Omey Lieu
Gov. McKinley
Yoorkees
Terry Hut
Attorney Ashby
Albion
Ida Reed
Central Ave
Fromlinson Hall
Lillian Johnson
Alabamas
Carson
Bravas
Joseph
Lose Nolan
John
Rosa Groves
Wmirs
Shoemarter
Chas
Anna Miller
H. J
Kate Jacobsen
Anton
Megdalenus Angrick
Jeremiah
Mary Cresdon
Liza Hazlerig
Silas C. Wright
Eliot Kurkman
Zidell Young
Mos
John Hoopfinger
Eliz, Mauer
Herman Kluge
Annie Rosenberg
Indiana Ave. Phong
Capitol Laundry
Reliable Brand
Wal Pelt’s
Dr. Price
Claus
Rockefeller
Pekin
Loxnox
Yokohama
Lord Kimberly
Riunsiam Vinister
London
Daily News
Count Cassini
Llitrovo
Kio
Jang
Prom Bright Wood
Wylie
N.Y
Latie Hiennanns
N. J
Grand View Hotel
Mexico
Mixico
Cadiz
Spain
Smithereens
Winters
Harvey
Superior Court No. 2
Getling
Chas Kahlo
Indianapolis Light Artillery Company
Kehblo
San Francisco
Henry Knox
Atrikea
Sacramento
Yolo County
Wikkk
Appomatox Court
Hallas
Ashland
Brackinridge
Price’s
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