Biggest Day At Fair Beats Records Despite Sousa Outcry
Thursday set attendance near 45 000 with record crowds for the fair as Sousa concert drew 25 000. Races and band performances attracted throngs while streetcars ran smoothly and police kept order. Senators Fairbanks and Levering joined rural visitors admiring Berkshire hogs and cattle exhibits as officials described waits for lodging and train departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Sousa
M'randy
McDonald
Bertha Lee
Hettie G
Doug Thomas
Bonatella
Dr. Leek
Princess Dora
Jim Remy
West
Haa Vneess Dora
Longfellow
Leveringe
Berkshire
John Philip Sousa
Enis MacQuowm
Union Station
Side Lights on Shire and pony mares and foals
A column notes two extreme horses, the Shire mare of Robert Burgess and her colt from Wenona Illinois, and the Shire mare Spot Brouse and her foal from Indianapolis. The Shire Micther stands three years old at 1800 pounds, while Spot’s pony mare weighs about 350 pounds and her month-old colt 49 pounds. Spot the pony is described as a funny animal that eats corn, grass, and odd treats. A Holsteins stable description mentions Clothilde owned by Thope and Blyery of Niles Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burgess
Wenona
Ill
E. M.broause
Indianapolis
Spot
Brouse
Rorer
Holeteins
Erwardd
Clothilde
Thope & Bliery
Niles
Ten Thousand Attend Fair as Purses Paid Friday
About 10,000 visitors enjoyed the fair Friday afternoon while management began paying premiums and purses. A little over $20,000 in premiums and purses were paid, with about $5,000 more to be paid Saturday.
No Ultimatum Cabinet Session Cheered in London
In London on Friday crowds gathered at Downing Street to see ministers arrive for the cabinet session. Joseph Chamberlain sparked prolonged cheers as the colonial secretary arrived. Police cleared the dense crowd while Premier Salisbury entered a private door. The cabinet adjourned at 2:35 p.m. and decided not to act immediately on the Transvaal note, instead sending another message to President Kruger after reviewing Boer replies and Steyn correspondence.
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London
Downing St
Jos. Chamberain
Salisbury
Transvaal
Steyn
Orange Free State
Kruger
Guns for Everybody in South Africa War Preparations
Cape Town dispatch reports continued war preparations in the Transvaal with hundreds of burghers receiving guns from Pretoria armories. Frontiers are fortified at Laing's Neck pass as British forces enhance defenses on the Natal side and work on a new railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Cape Town
Transvaal
Pretoria
Laing’s Neck Pass
England Prepares for South Africa Campaign Leader
London announces Sir Redvers Henry Buller will command British forces in South Africa in the field at some point, signaling England’s readiness for eventualities as the crisis is postponed after Friday’s cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Redvers Henry Buller
South Africa
England
Boers Try to Raise $500000 Loan in Europe
The Hague report says Boer agent Dr Lloyds attempted to secure a gold loan of 500000 dollars at 12 percent but the offer was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Dr. Lloyds
Europe
Ex-Husband Intervenes in Divorce Suit
In circuit court Judge Allen heard Mary Baenskin sue for divorce from Thomas Baenskin amid Will iam Hinkle’s unexpected move to hire attorney Schwartz without the defendant’s consent. Hinkle said he opposed breaking up homes and submitted a letter requesting the divorce for his wife. Mrs. Baen skin accuses desertion as the ground. The judge took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Thomas Baenskin
Cvenit Court
Allen
William Hinkle
Benskin
Schwartz
Saving in County Budget Reduces Next Year Expenditures
The county council plans to finish passing ordinances this week with a near nineteen thousand dollar saving. Corrected estimates show next year’s appropriations at 712,262.50, including 38,730 for the Julietta insane hospital and 65,000 for the heating plant, with 82,363 for gravel road funded by a special levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Hospital
Julietta Hospital
Train wrecked Manila raid wounds and deaths
Insurgents derailed a train near Angelus on Friday morning and opened fire as passengers fled. Two Americans were killed and five injured. Lieut. Lowe and a squad of scouts charged through the thicket, routing the attackers. Six Filipino dead found after the engagement. regular troops sent to clear the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Angelus
Lieut
Lowe
Home Fire Destroys Schwager House At Agnes Street
A blaze at 435 Agnes Street destroyed most of Charles Schwager's home at 10:25 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Schwager reported the fire began after she left for the pasture, with only clothing in a second floor wardrobe saved. Estimated loss about 1200 dollars. The fire spread to 433 Agnes Street, damaging Thomas Laffey's house for about 590 dollars. both properties were insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schwager
Agnes St
Thomas Laffey
Agmes St
Fire at Jones Home Destroys Dining Room and Parts of Two Dwellings
Seven visitors at the James W. Jones residence at 127 North Nobles Street returned to find the dining room a charred mass and most of the house ruined after a rear fire started by a flue. Losses sit around 300 dollars for Jones and similar for Mrs. Goza at 125. The blaze spread to 123 where painters were working, and a nearby barn also caught fire from the Nobles spark. Authorities report rapid spread before the fire department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Jones
N. Nobles
Stove fire causes two alarm scare at two city homes
A hot stove triggered a 35 loss in George Walker’s kitchen at 32 05 in the residence on 954 N California street. About thirty minutes later a scare brought responders to Fred E Howden’s home at 713 E Ohiost.
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George Walker
California St
Fred E. Howden
Ohiost
Cold Weather Pressures Coal Strike in Pennsylvania
President John B. Mitchell of the U M W A returns from Pennsylvania amid a largely unchanged strike. About 4,000 anthracite miners are out in Wilkesbarre and 2,000 bituminous miners are out in central Pennsylvania. Mitchell believes cold weather will push operators to meet demands. He also cites a new strike in West Virginia with 3,000 miners seeking higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
West Virginia
Watch Lost in Elevator Shaft at Monument
Mrs. Penrod of Independence dropped her gold watch from the top of the monument into an elevator shaft. Small pieces were recovered, confirming the loss.
Don Jaime resigns army post to promote steamship line
Odess a report notes Don Jaime son of Don Carlos the Spanish pretender resigns his Russian army commission to become a steamship company promoter. In Allahaba India the Pioneer claims England and Portugal plan to seize Delagoa bay. Bombay reports Pandua sailed for Natal with Nineteenth Hussars and brigade staff. Berlin says mobilization papers from Würzburg were sold to a foreign power. San Domingo welcomes forty political exiles from Porto Rico with enthusiasm.
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Odessa
Don Jaime
Don Carlos
Allahaba
India
England
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Bombay
Pandua
Nineteenth Hussars
Natal
Case of Assault and Battery Continued in Police Court
Talbott May and Gowdy, both colored, appeared in police court after Gowdy allegedly struck Talbott over the head with a spade. Talbott remains in a serious condition and may not live. The hearing was postponed for a week due to Talbott's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbott
Bilas
Gowdy
Henry ‘Talbott
Greenfield firms announce capital stock increases
Incorporated. The Kirkpatrick construction company of Greenfield lists capital stock at $60,000. Directors named C. M. Kirkpatrick, E. J. Binford, M. T. Smith, Jas. E. Kepterley, and Carey McPherson. Greenfield rapid transit company raises capital stock from $100,000 to $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick Construction Company
Greenfield
C. M. . Kirkpatrick
E. . J. Binford
M. T. Smith
Jas. E. Kepterley
Carey McPherson
Greenfield Rapid Transit Company
Ite
Capital
Taggart Denies It Replies to Denny Letter
Mayor Taggart responds to ex mayor Denny denying personal attack while asserting he never named Denny. He cites remarks at Haughville about police in plain clothes and claims credit for hospital and police station remodeling. He says he never criticized Denny’s administration except for the improved guarantee period and urges readers to review his utterances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Denny
Sir
Uoth
Haughville
Journal Reporter
Ty, Taggart
Payroll growth signals election near in city works
The weekly payroll for the street department shows rising totals as approved by the Board of Works, indicating campaign influence. Payrolls have grown for a month, with this week about $490 higher than the previous week and the prior week over $400 higher than the one before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
New Articles Adopted by Order of Chosen Friends
Articles of incorporation for the Order of Chosen Friends were adopted by unanimous consent on Friday and will be filed with the auditor of state on Saturday. The council installed new officers Friday. At 2 p.m. a carriage party of 100 members began the excursion to the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Chosen Friends
Auditor of State
Mansfield Denies Pennsylvania Lines Land-Deal Report
Superintendent Mansfield of the Pennsylvania lines declares he knows nothing about an Indianapolis report that the road is securing options on land for a possible Logansport line. He says he has no knowledge of any plan to build a Logansport connection.
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Supt
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis
Logansport
Hornady Indicted on Theft Charges in Fremont Case
Thomas B. Hornady of 1819 N New Jersey Street faced a jury indictment alleging theft of other people's property and a charge related to a thousand dollars. He has been removed to a hospital by relatives for treatment.
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Hornady
Thomas B
New Jersey
Awful Deed in West Virginia Home Leaves Three Dead
Cumberland Maryland reports a brutal robbery near Paw Paw West Virginia where elderly Absalom Kesler aged 80, his hired man John Gross 20, and housekeeper Anna Dolan were killed. The house was set on fire and both men beaten to death while the woman perished in the blaze. About $200 believed taken as Kesler had recently banked most sums. Kesler formerly worked for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Absolom Kesler
John Gross
Anna Dolan
Kesler
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Jubilant Jubilee for Rev Alerding at St Josephs Church
The Sunday jubilee marks Rev Herman Alerding’s 25th year as pastor and 31st year of priesthood, plus parish founding celebrations. A 40 hour devotion ends Sunday. reception in M. T. hall follows with remarks by Revs Maher Donaghus and Harrington, Miss Peele poem, and Montani's orchestra.
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St. Joseph's Church
Herman Alerding
Stephen J. Donaghus
Humphrey Harrington
Marie Peele
Montani
James T. Deery
Alerding
Newport
Newport School
Vincennes Seminary
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Bardstown
Meinrad’s College
Spencer County
Indiana
Verre
Ingalls
St Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Joseph's Hall
Ladies’ Good Will
Illegal choking by trusts cited in grocery letter
Alvin Butz, a Chicago wholesale grocer, writes to Indiana delegate William Fortune detailing how Diamond Match Company, National Biscuit Company and American Sugar Refining Company have used price and gratuity tactics to force grocers to buy only their goods. He urges Fortune to help curb trust power and halt illegal competition choking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alvin
The Doctor Bill
Physicians across the state argue that a new burial permit law allows payment before issuing the death certificate. The certificate states death cause and service terms, but officials insist payment does not affect burial permits. The assistant attorney general backs the doctor’s interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blurty
State Board of Health
Hurty
Deadly Typhoid Hits Indiana Soldier Return Home
State health reports reveal typhoid fever season is very prevalent in Indiana. Secretary Harry and sanitarians warn returning soldiers spread germs statewide as they mingled with water and other materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Board of Health
Harry
Hutty
Richmond
Straws Drawn To Order School Commissioner Ballot
The board of canvassers led by Mayor Taggam Controller Johnson and City treasurer Schmidt will meet at 10 a m in the mayor s office to review petition filings for school commissioner. Lots will determine the 24 candidates order on the ticket and the first five names are expected to attract most votes due to limited familiarity with candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggam
Johnson
Schmidt
Board of Works Rescinds Clyde Street and Cottage Street Actions
The Board of Works dropped all action on gravel roadway and cement walks on Clyde Street from Spruce to State and on Cottage Avenue from Spruce to State. Final action approved gravel roadway and cement walks on Draper Street from Cottage to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde-st
Board of Works
Spruce
State
Cottage-ave
Draper-st
Cottage
Minnesota
Uncomfortable Harness: Two Divorces Sought
Mary Florence Taylor seeks a divorce from Owen Taylor claiming he pushed her from bed during her typhoid illness. Hannah J. Howell seeks separation from Thomas Howell alleging he fired missiles at her, and she narrowly escaped harm due to her agility.
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Mary Florence Taylor
Owen
Hannah J. Howell
Thomas
Daily lunch offers full meal for 106 patrons
A daily business lunch from 10 am to 2 pm is offered as part of a full meal service. The venue is located on the second floor at Ormonde 16 W Pearl Street with style hats at Seaton's bat store nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Ormonde
W. Pearl-st
Seaton’s
Fraud Order Against Ex-Slave Mutual Relief Group
The post office department issued a fraud order against the ex Slave mutual relief bounty and pension association headquartered in Nashville Tennessee. The group collected money from African Americans in Indianapolis and other places by promising a likely ex slave pension law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post Office Department
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 0p.m. Sept. 23 calls for warmer, generally fair conditions. Friday night should be fair, with Saturday also fair. Temperature readings show 7 a.m. Friday at 4, noon at 72, and 2 p.m. at 74.
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Indianapolis
Notable Soprano and Baritone Singers Prevail Tonight
Evalin Erwin, a wonderful soprano, J Murray Smith a phenomenal baritone and comedian, and Chas W Minor the piano virtuoso and coon songist headline a packed garden venue. Come early for seats and an entertaining afternoon and night program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalin Erwin
J. Murray Smith
Chas. W. Minor
Throat and Lung Physician Ad in Indianapolis
An old classified style notice advertises free consultation with Dr. Jordan for catarrh throat and lung troubles at 36 W Washington St Indianapolis Indiana, inviting patients to seek help from a local medical practitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Washington St
Indianapolis
Ind
Dreyfus Ex Prisoner Travels and Speaks Freely
Paris dispatch describes Dreyfus and his brother Mathieu traveling from Nantes to Carpentras. He asserts his freedom after years of silence, speaks of rehabilitation, and notes letters from officers supporting his return to service. He criticizes Mercier as malicious and dishonest and calls Esterhazy a swindler. He plans to live at Carpentras with his wife and children, while reflecting on his past confinement and feelings about the army revival.
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Paris
the Figaro
Dreyfus
Nantes
Carpentras
Mathieu
Mercier
Esterhazy
Devil’s Island
France
Tie
Enos
Dresfus
Car
Pentras
M. Scheurer-Kessner
A Whirl at the Show in Paris Exposition Warning
Paris cable reports Sen Rene Beranger head of the high court commission and anti license society issues open letter to the commerce minister warning the 1990 exposition must not repeat 1839 vices. He says France's name is at stake and the expo should avoid a second Babylon. Regis flees to Spain after a disturbance. eight companions seized with him as warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paris
The
Tribune
Rene Beranger
Commission of the High Court
Society For the Prevention
Commerce
Beranger
France
Regis
Spain
Alguers
Max Regis
Odd Fellows Vote On Admission Policy
Fragmented notes report that the Odd Fellows voted against admitting Indians to the order. Other items mention Culpepper-Shannon College in Lebanon Missouri burning on Thursday with losses near $100,000, Gen Bates returning to Manila Cebu with reports on conditions, an international congregational session in Boston, and remarks about Admiral Montejo and Secretary Root directing actions toward Admiral Dewey. Government official Gov Lowndes is referenced.
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Culpepper-Shannon
College
Lebanon
Bates
Manila
Cebu
Tiona
International Congregational
Boston
Admiral Montejo
Root
Dewey
Army
Lowndes
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Muncie
Mac
Guns For Everybody
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Cape
Mario County
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Schwager
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Wuerzburg
Bavaria
San Domingo
Porto Hico
Thea
Mr. Denny
Sewer Gang
Bridge Gang
Dore
Paw Paw
W. Va
New Castle
Knightstown
Chatard
Dioceesan
Vermonts
Vincennes
Northaml Noblesis
Str
Faulk
Eline Galls
Bie Four
Alerdineg
Cincinnati
the Doctor
Taylor
Gen. Mercier
Babylon
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