Specials Committee to Host Admiral Dewey in New York
In New York on September 23 reports say preparations for Admiral Dewey’s reception are nearly complete. A special six member committee will attend him, with three members named as Richard Croker, St Clair McElway and William McAdoo. Governor Roosevelt had directed that the Grand Army be given the right of line but Gen Roe ignored the order, deeming it interference. The land parade is set for 11 am and the breakfast for September 30 was postponed to the following Monday.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Wll
National Guard
Gen. Roe
Committee On Plan and Scope
Grand Army
Roosevelt
Iris
Richard Croker
St. Clair McElway
Wiliam McAdoo
Navy
Roosevelt backs Hobart for vice president in 1900
Gov. Roosevelt, visiting Cleveland, endorses Hobart as the logical candidate for vice president in 1900. He says he cannot influence the Dewey parade committee if it ignores his request to assign G. A. R. posts, asserting his authority over the committee.
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Teddy
Cleveland
Roosevelt
New York
Hobart
Dewey
Divorces Granted in Saturday Sessions
The divorces granted include Badie from George Chivis for abandonment, Ellen from Daniel W. Gaylor for cruel treatment, Matilda from James Ix Sloan for cruel treatment, Lids from James K Vaught for cruel treatment, Anna from Isaac Burris for drunkenness, Bessie from William T McAfee for failure to provide, William A from Lizzie Morgan for abandonment, and Jennie from Sylvester Overton for cruel treatment, among others.
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Badie
George Chivis
Samuel
Mary E. Gedard
Ellen
Daniel W. Gaylor
Matilda
James Ix. Sloan
Lids
James 3K
The Austrian Ministry Resigns Over Language Dispute
The Austrian ministry led by Count Thun has resigned amid ongoing conflicts with the reichsrat over the language question. A new commissioned ministry is expected to form to handle the issue on different lines. The Thun government began in March 1598.
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Vienna
Count Thun
Thun
Reichsrath
Min’stry
He Felt War Fears as He Turned Over Estate Funds
Henry Stelte delivered $25 to the court as the remainder of the estate of Thomas Tollhorst, an aged pauper who died in 1888. Tollhorst, wary of medical colleges, left $69 to Stelte for burial. The $23 remains in his hands while a supposed heir waits, but none has appeared.
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Henry Stelte
Thomas Tollhorst
Totthorst
Stelte
Stolte
Requisition Honors Marion County Prisoner Job Return
A requisition from Governor Tanner honors a request by Governor Mont for Charles H L Six who was sentenced in Marion county Illinois for theft. He was paroled and employed at seven dollars fifty cents per month plus board by Springfield Boiler and Manufacturing. He fled the state and is now under arrest at Anderson.
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Mont
Tanner
Chas. HL Six
Marion County
Ilinois
Springfield Boiler and Manufacturing Company
Anderson
Halliday Dead Capt W P Halliday Dies at 72 in Chicago
Capt. W P Halliday 72 president of City National Bank of Cairo Illinois died at the Lexington hotel at midnight. His estate is estimated in the millions and he was widely known across the United States.
Car Explodes on Wade Park Ave Injuring Motorman
A Wade park avenue car blew up on Friday night in Cleveland. The motorman was slightly injured and the car trucks were smashed. There was only one passenger who escaped unhurt and there was no crew aboard.
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Cleveland
Wade Park-Ave
Births and marriage license notice in city paper
Birth announcements list several births with addresses and parents including Neff Brown Brown McCarty Prigger Aldridge Dempsey and Dempsey. Also notes deaths from meningitis and heart disease with ages and street addresses. Marriage license recorded for William Gilmore and Birdie Fry.
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John and
Mary
Neff
St. Clair-st
Brown
Mrs. Grimes
Senate Ave
Edward and
Ida Prigger
N. Priest
Matthew and
Mary McCarty
Vermont St
Geo
Daisy Brown
Ohio St
Birl. Harrison
Lacetta Aldridge
Seventeenth-st
Ella Dempsey
W. Merrillet
William Gilmore
Birdie Fry
Dispensary Cases At Fair Grounds Injury Reported
Dispensary records show Gordon Donaldson colored, 383 W Eleventh, stepped on an open knife at the fair grounds Saturday, injuring him. The wound was dressed at the city dispensary. An ambulance carried Allen Solsberry55 from North and Alabama to the dispensary Saturday. The text also notes confusion about a Beene1 and mentions an elderly man deemed demented with unclear details about hospitalization.
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Gordon Donaldson
Eleventh St
Fair Grounds
Allen Solsberry
North
Alabama
BiSne Pisco Overs 0f 5 Emat Iron Softy Va
Fragmentary report describes unclear events involving people and a delayed week, with references to a bottle and heatseal. Details are garbled. readable items mention a slow week and a possible incident affecting an individual or group. No clear names or actions emerge from the legible text.
Backing Roosevelt in Akron Opens Ohio Campaign
The Akron rally marks a grand GOP launch as Roosevelt frames the Ohio contest as national, denounces Democratic issues of expansion, trusts, and free silver, warns against retreat from the Philippines, and urges resolve to maintain U S leadership rather than yield to weaker hands.
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Akron
Roosevelt
Ohio
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Goy Roosevelt
Philippines
Dreyfus May Come to San Antonio
Saturday morning mail from France confirms capt. Dreyfus will likely come to San Antonio soon. A letter to Leon Dreyfus from a brother in Nancy says the family, while hopeful for pardon, has nearly given up on acquittal and would move to America with him and his family if pardoned.
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San Antonio
Tex
France
Capt. Dreyfus
Leon Dreyfus
Nancy
America
Jessie Miller Arrest in New York Disrobe Incident
A New York dispatch reports Jessie Miller, daughter of Thomas J. Miller of Indianapolis, arrested after attempting to undress on Times Square. The Sun cannot locate the father.
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New York
Jessie Miller
Thomas J. Miller
In@ianapolis
Caiansquare
Farmers Ignore Injunctions Over Pipeline Cas Policy
Muncie Indiana September 23 farmers show indifference to the injunctions against pipeline companies seeking to pipe cas outside the state. The report notes limited local impact and no strong public response to the legal actions.
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Muncie
Ind
Bowlers to Meet Chicago Team in Anson’s Parlor Match
PINS AND BALLS led by Schlake Geilow Allen Jay Knox Zwicker Miller and Wexler travel to Chicago Sunday to face a Chicago bowlers squad in Anson's bowling parlors. The Indianapolis ten pin league has set a 28 week schedule starting Oct 11 with clubs Blue Labels Columbias Meridians Nationals Calumets Linux Stars and Standards. Washington Oneida Marion and Independent Turner alleys will host matches.
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Messrs
Schlake
Geilow
Allen
Jay
Knox
Zwicker
Miller
Wexler
Chicago
Anson
Indianapolis
Odd Tales of the Wires Briefly Reported Incidents
In Findlay Daniel Guy, sick, briefly held a neighborhood at bay in his night robe with a razor and empty shotgun until three policemen subdued him after nearly an hour. Other items note a wind driven kite accident near Rochester where seven year old Charles Lewis was carried over a cliff and wall, with no serious injuries.
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Rochester
Charles Lewis
Mt. Morris
Police dispute funding for extra duty pay in 1900
Meyers Taggart proposes paying policemen for extra time from emergency funds and future appropriations amid disputed ordinance details. Council and mayor give inconsistent replies while 20 to 40 officers work 12 to 16 hour shifts at the fairgrounds and parades without extra pay.
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Meyer Taggart
Taggart
Johnson
Fairgrounds
From & A. m
De Gallifet Forces Wartime Dreyfus Row in Paris
Paris dispatch reports General Gallifet the war minister did not end the Dreyfus affair with his army order. Cabinet tensions rise as colleagues seek his removal claiming tacit guilt by the ex-prisoner. Dreyfusard papers renew pressure alleging innocence and denouncing the minister's action.
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Paris
de Gallifet
Greyfus
Gallifet
Dreyfus
Dreyfusard
Dreyfus Offered Lecturing Tour by Savoy Owner
Vancouver based Savoy theater proprietor W. R. Jackson cabled ex Captain Dreyfus on Friday offering him a lecture tour in America and Canada for a thousand dollars per day plus expenses.
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Dreyfus
Vancouver
B. C
W. R. Jackson
Savoy Theater
America
Canada
Ex Captain Dreyfus Awaits Children in Carpentr as
Ex Captain Dreyfus, in Carpentr as France, awaits his children this weekend and plans to tell his son the story of his case, signaling a personal recount after years of controversy.
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Carpentras
France
Dreyfus
French Consul Miffs Parade Appointment in Chicago
CHICAGO September 23 Henri Merou French consul in Chicago has withdrawn the appointment of a president for the French portion of the all nations day parade due to the Dreyfus verdict mood.
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Chicago
Dreyfus
Henri Merou
Patent renewal seeks to protect husband’s animal form buildings
Anderson Indiana September 2 Mary C Lafferty widow of James V Lafferty Philadelphia architect who first conceived the idea of erecting buildings in animal forms has filed an application for the renewal of her husband’s patents She also intends to bring injunction proceedings to stop the erection of the gigantic buffalo at the Buffalo exposition and the figure fish planned as the centerpiece at the Ohio centennial in Toledo
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Anderson, Ind
Mary C. Lafferty
James V. Lafferty
Philadelphia
Bringine
Toledo
Four Tramps Tied to Kesler Murders Near Paw Paw
Four dead near Paw Paw in Kesler murder case. Two tramps arrested in Berkeley Springs West Virginia on suspicion of involvement. Victims include Mrs Dollman and her young daughter. Kesler reportedly withdrew 1600 dollars from a local bank last week. robbers believed to have taken it.
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Cumberland
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Kesler
Paw Paw
Abstracts Secured For Block 36 Property Matters
Nine of the fifteen abstracts of property in block 36 have been secured by A W Wishard United States attorney. Suits will not begin until all abstracts are in. The measure aims to allow one board of viewers to complete the work faster.
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A. W. Wishard
United States
Killed Brother Instead of Dog in Virginia Yard
Frank Jones of Greenville county shot at a barking dog in the night and killed his brother Henry who stood in the yard in Petersburg Virginia authorities reported the accidental fatal shooting occurred when the assailant fired through a window shortly after dark local time.
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Petersburg
Frank Jones
Greenville County
Henry
Chosen Friends Adjourn Meeting To City Reunion
A group described as chosen friends adjourned their session at 1 p.m. Saturday and planned to meet again in the city two years hence, signaling a future gathering without specific names or locations.
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Bae Gorges
Sis
Deadle Smallpox Seg in APLES Excerpt
Fragmentary OCR notes reference smallpox, a Seg god eae in APLES and an African link to the United States. Names Wheeler and Ary appear as readable person marks amid garbled text.
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Wheeler
Eric Ary
Africa
Siaee
Riches Found After Klondike Prospecting Mystery
Two years of prospecting in the Klondike yield a fortune for a man who learns he is heir to Capt. George Archibald of the English army. He discovers the estate through a Dawson mining camp, where a police circular reveals Mrs. Dawson’s father died in London, leaving no heirs and naming the husband as the search target.
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Klondike
George Archibald
Chicago
Dawson
India
London
Wrath of Women in Toledo Calls Out Mayor
In Toledo on September 23 mayor Jones refused to exceed the golden rule for a National Veteran Women’s Society request, offering only $1. A soldier’s widow solicitor received the gift, which was later returned with a rebuke. Local U V W A members plan a censuring resolution at the October meeting.
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Toledo
Jones
National Veteran Women’s Society
National Veteran Woman of America
Jones’ Dollar
County Council Adopts Budget Revisions Before Adjournment
The county council adjourned Saturday after passing all ordinances under discussion for three weeks. A single change raised Wayne township assessment to 1100 dollars from 700 as the assessor cited 3000 more assessments. The group approved the general appropriation ordinance the tax levy at 33 cents the gravel road rate at 412 cents and the refunding of 200000 of bonds by new issue. The council will not reconvene until September unless the auditor calls a session.
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Wayne Township
Owenboro Woolen Mills Fire Causes $103,000 Loss
Owensboro Kentucky September 23 The Owensboro woolen mills burned Friday night. Loss is $103,000 and the fire is believed to be incendiary in origin.
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Owensboro
Owenstoro
Brief Tales of Murphy and a Council Race Mixup
Maurice Murphy faced a comic misfortune after running out of tobacco and ordering Polar Bear from a saloon, only to drink beer instead. He shared the incident with Bert Feibelman, calling it his last nickel. In court, councilmanic candidate Negeleisen testified, causing a confusion as Rudelhaus asked who he was and Negeleisen quipped councilman at large while Republicans laughed.
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Maurice Murphy
Maurice
Murphy
Bert Feibelman
Negeleisen
Attoiney Rudelhaus
Nageleisen
Tvo
Illinois steel firm and Chicago glass plant proposed
Wire items report Illinois steel company and a plan for a Chicago erecting a $300000 plate glass factory. Gass to be produced from slag. Various military movements and incidents across the country are noted, including volunteers sailing, yellow fever deaths, and a mayoral fare policy. A theft and a shooting are also mentioned along with a planned execution in Talbotton.
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Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
Yellow fever toll rises at Key West and New Orleans
Surgeon general Wyman reports 38 new yellow fever cases at Key West on Friday with five deaths. New Orleans sees two deaths, no new cases, total under treatment five as cool, favorable weather prevails.
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Key West
Washington
Wyman
New Orleans
Roth Denies Threats to Saloon Patron Supporters
Mr. Roth, of the Board of Public Safety, denies the claim he threatened saloonist OBrien to sway support for Bookwalter. He would not confirm visits to OBrien’s saloon, says he did not intend to threaten anyone, and notes Supt. Quigley runs the police force with orders issued by the Board of Public Safety.
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Roth
The
Board of Safety
O’brien
Bookwalter
Polster
O'Briens
O Brien
Quigley
Board of Public Safety
Miners Return to Work Under Labor Chief Tour
Labor commissioner Schmid returns from Dugger and Newberg where he resolved strikes. At Dugger 1285 miners resumed work with a 20 cent daily wage raise. In Newberg 30 miners went back. He notes strong demand for cecal and district operators say 1000 more miners are needed.
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Schmid
Dugger
Newberg
John Archbold
Brazil
Big Four Freight Dashes Into Trolley Car in Tiffin
A Big Four freight crashed into a Tiffin Pastoria electric car at midnight. Ten passengers aboard were jolted. Sale Genner of this city and Miss Pierce of Anderson Indiana were seriously injured while others escaped with minor bruises. The brakes failed and the rear of the trolley was demolished.
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Tiffin.o
Slae Geiner
Miss Pierce
Anderson
Ind
Local Magnets Venture With Noted Directors Names
A fragmented notice from Indianapolis describes an incorporated magnet company with directors J. F. Johnson John Runs and Mrs. N. A. Johnson. Capital listed as $2.00. Additional names include S. O. Knudsor Fieldiner L. Mercer William Braimann and W. R. Oyler. Capital shown as $6,500. unclear text remains.
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Indianapolis University of Magnets
J. F. Johnson
John Runs
N. A. Johnson
S. O. Knudsor
Fieldiner L. Mercer
William Braimann
W. R. Oyler
Manchester
Umber Art Tors
Norcent
Drug advertisement refund offer on Grove cold remedy
The ad promotes Cure A Cold medicine from E. W. Grove with a refund guarantee. Each box carries Grove's signature and is priced at 26 cents, promising money back if not effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W
Grove
Anniversary reception for Rev. H. Alerding’s 25th pastorate
A reception will be held at Y. M. S. hall on Gil E. North street Sunday evening to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of Rev. H. Alerding's pastorate at St. Joseph's church.
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Y. M. S. Hall
Gil E. North St
H. Alerding
St. Joseph's Church
City Grain Market Inspections Report Saturday Prices
Inspections show wheat and corn varied by grade with multiple car totals. Wheat firmer with No. 2 red at 19 1 4c and No. 3 red at 54 1 2c September. wheat stronger at No. 2 red 69c and No. 3 red 65 68c, September. Corn firmer across grades with No. 1 white 22 3 4c and No. 4 white mixed around 29 1 4c. Oats firmer with No. 2 white 25 4c and No. 3 white 24 4c. Hay prices No. 1 Timothy 8.35-9.00 and No. 2 Timothy 8.00-8.50.
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Timothy
Indianapolis Stock Market Report Sept 25 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Indianapolis stock market notes cattle receipts light Saturday shipments none market steady prices unchanged export 26 shipping cattle weights good to prime steers 156 pounds and up fair to medium steers 1356 to 1350 pounds good to choice 110 to 1150 pounds fair to medium 1150 to 1300 pounds stockers and veal calves prices quoted butchers cattle cows and calves hogs and sheep market activity noted with heavier weights and mixed classes priced per 100 pounds or head. details include prime to fancy export bulls and various cow and heifer categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Siessere
Lme-Ib
Ead Osagoobee
Shiel and Co Live Stock Market Report Indianapolis
Indianapolis September 23. Light receipts, market strong and higher. Mediums and heavies quoted at PLATIL to 34.580, choice 160 to 4 dollars at high to 4.75, pigs 110 lbs up and light Yorkers 4.05 to 4.70, cattle market steady.
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Indianapolis
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