Denial of Allen backing in ward 2 ticket spillover
An unnamed Columbia club member argues John R. Allen opposed the ticket over fear of Fred Joss as city attorney and Bookwalter’s lack of promise to spare Joss. Allen denies contacting Bookwalter and calls the rumor of a Board of Works offer a lie while asserting Joss is a trusted ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Allen
Ward 2
Columbia Club
Charles A. Bookwalter
Fred A. Joss
Allen
Bookwalter
Fred Joss
Aen
BarSdell
Nie Ronsent
Frenzel
Corporation Fellows
Joss
Schley inquiry hearings focus on Texas and Massachusetts actions
The Schley court of inquiry resumes as Rear Admiral Sampson prepares to retire and Schley allies dispute firing ranges at the Colon. Testimony from Commander Heilner describes Texas maneuvering and Brooklyn’s near miss, while log details show coal aboard Massachusetts and coaling timing influencing fleet movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston Navy Yard
Schley
Staston
New York
Navy Department
Schroeder
Admiral Schley
Higginson
Colon
Admiral Sampson
Felanna
Massachusetts
Hanna
Santiago
Guantanamo
Masachusetts
Comander Lewis C. Helilner
Texas
Cienfuegos
Heilner
Brooklyn
Oregon
Norfolk State Insane Asylum Destroyed By Fire
A severe fire at the Norfolk Nebraska state insane asylum burned the entire complex, destroying eight buildings. About 300 inmates were rescued, with 100 sent to Beatrice, 50 to Hastings, and 150 to a local hospital for temporary care as efforts planned to rebuild begin. The loss exceeds $300,000 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Feeble-Minded Institute
Hastings Hospital For the Insane
Insane Hospital
Factory Inspectors Meet at Niagara for New Questions
D H McAbee and deputies J H Roberts and H A Richards left for Niagara on Monday to attend the national convention of factory inspectors. McAbee says the key issue is social conditions in factories such as dining rooms baths and libraries, shifting from emphasis on safety devices and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. McAbee
J. H. Roberts
H. A. Richards
Niagara
McAbee
Czolgosz Pleads Guilty as McKinley Assassin Goes to Trial
The trial of Leon F. Czolgosz for the murder of President William McKinley opened in Buffalo at 10 10 a m with heavy guard and strict security. Judge Truman C White presides as District Attorney Penney and Assistant Haller prosecute while ex Judges Loran L Lewis and Robert C Titus defend with Carleton H Ladd counsel. Czolgosz pleads guilty but the court enters not guilty in his name, citing legal procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czolgosz
Justice White
Supreme Court
Truman C. White
Penney
Haller
Loran L., Lewis
Robert C. Titus
Carleton H. Ladd
City Hall
Dors
Boston
France
New York
Leon F. Czolgolsz
Lincoln
Garfield
District of Columbia
State of
Kemmler
Fitzham
Clarence Robinson
Montgomery Gibbs
Mr. Fenney
Leon F. Czolgosz
William McKinley
Mr. Penney
White
Titus
Unpleasant Duty of Judge Titus Describes Court Appearance
Judge Titus explains why he and his assistants were present, noting he was out of the city when assigned to defend the prisoner. The statement emphasizes the circumstances surrounding their appearance and the duty they fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Plotted 10 Kill Plot Involving McKinley Assassin Revealed
Waldeck Czolgosz confessed that he sent money to his brother Leon under the name Frank Snyder at West Seneca New York. Detectives believe the plan to kill President McKinley was conceived a year or more ago while the Czolgosz family lived on a farm in Orange township. John D Knox recalls overhearing talk of shooting the president before the end of his second term. A Cleveland crowd frequented the Czolgosz home and questions rise over how the handkerchief tied to the hand was formed without help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Waldeck Czolgosz
Leon
McKinley
Frank Snyder
West Seneca
N. Y
Schmunk
Czolgosz
Orange Township
John D. Knox
Cleveland
Bullets Not Poisoned in Czolgosz Revolver
City chemist Herbert M Hill reports bullets from Assassin Czolgoszs revolver contain no poison after chemical and bacteriological tests. In Spring Valley Illinois citizens demand editor Cincebella of L Aurore remove himself amid threats of trouble. In Troyes France commercial traveler Tels arrested for anarchistic speeches praising McKinleys assassination and threatening President Loubet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assassin Czolgosz
Cincebella
L'Aurore
Czalgosz
Troyes
France
Tels
McKinley
Leon Czolgasz
Loubet
Pair Fined For Trespass After Fruit Safe Theft Attempt
A man and his wife, George Hand of 613 North Blake Street, were fined one dollar and given 30 days in police court after a trespass incident. Patrolmen found Hand in the rear of 633 Blake Street with a fruit safe, while his wife stood outside the yard with a wheelbarrow. Hand claimed he was inspecting the house to rent it. his wife said he was drunk and she was helping bring him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hand
N. Blake-st
Samuels and
Morgan
Blake-st
Shea Charged With Saloon Offense and Political Ties
Jack Shea saloonkeeper on Court Street faces charges under the Nicholson law after police say he kept his saloon open past hours and fled with companions to Phil Kiley’s place. The case links to his involvement in Democratic primary politics and alleged attempts to bolt the ticket. Henry Seyfried and Henry Spaan to defend. trial date to be set by Judge Daly. Superintendent Quigley says he learned of the arrest only on Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Shea
Kiley
Riley
Matninea
Sh2a
Joe Fanning
Henry Seyfried
Henry Spaan
Seyfried
Daly
Billy” Miller
Quigley
Wallace Donnan Dead After Fall From Water Works Roof
Wallace Donnan a contractor fell from the roof of the water works building on West Washington Street last Friday and died at City hospital at 11 30 a m Monday His home was at North Delaware Street.
Most Arrested in Corona Red Rally as Police Clash
Johann Most the anarchist was arrested again after addressing 500 supporters in Corona Long Island. Several group members were seized as clashes broke out with police with blood noted from scalp wounds. The meeting hall owner faced excise violations and others faced disorderly conduct and drunkenness charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johann Most
Corona
L. I
City Life Notes include court case and society items
William H. Baker a railroader will face police court on September 26 for venting and biting his wife after a dispute over infidelity. An executive monument dedication committee meets in the governor’s office Wednesday seeking ideas. Minnie Lewis was fined one dollar and thirty days for prostitution after an alleged $30 theft from a saloon cash register. Zulu Storms of 819 North Senate avenue appears before Judge Daly on September 24 for allegedly altering gas connections at the urging of the Indianapolis Gas Company. Col I N Walker reports the engagement of Eleanor Cleveland to Fremont D Orff, with Orff from Minneapolis and Cleveland formerly a pastor in Indianapolis. A Plainfield reform school graduate in Fort Vancouver’s army seeks a commission with gubernatorial and board support. W C Van Arsdel of the board discusses the case with the governor at the state house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Baker
Washington St
Minnie Lewis
James Hanlon
Senate Ave
Daly
Indianapolis Gas Company
Col
I. N. Walker
Eleanor
Horace Cleveland
Fremont D. Orff
Mankato
Kas
Orff
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Meridian-at. M
W. C. van Arsdel
Board of Managers
State House
Mob Attacks Anarchist-Held House. Man Killed in Shooting
Sunday night a mob attacked a house in McKeesport Pennsylvania occupied by anarchists recently forced to leave. An occupant under arrest fired at the mob and killed Frank Stemm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs
Notable deaths in Romanian rail smash near Turnu Severin
Vienna dispatch reports Hermann Witte and Eric Falconer medical students from Baltimore and Edith Johnson of St. Louis were killed in a railway crash at Turnu Severin Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
the Post
Bucharest
Herman Witte
Eric Falconer
Baltimore
Edith Johnson
St. Louis
Turnu Severn
Roumaunia
Daly Holds Fees Up Over Prosecutor Share
City prosecutor fees totaling about 700 dollars have been held by Judge Daly who seeks an opinion from Assistant Attorney General Moores on whether the first payment of fines should go to the prosecutor or to the school fund. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus says he expects the money goes to him, while Daly notes prior practice and ongoing collections from delinquent bonds men. City clerk Geckler vows to keep collecting as long as in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Towa
Texas
Lemly
Rayner
Admiral Dewey
Broklyn
Heil
Santiago
Cienfuegos
Daly
Moores
Ruckelshaus
Geckler
Two Wives Seek Divorces Over Fear of Husband Killings
Myrtle Realy and Minnie Baldock file divorce petitions alleging their husbands John and William threaten to kill them. Realy says threats endanger her life. Baldock accuses her husband of keeping a gun at home for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Realy
John
Minnie Baldock
William
Indianapolis Weather Forecast and Social Notices
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through the 36 hours ending 3 p m on Sept 24 calls for fair skies with cooling tonight and Tuesday and warmer conditions tomorrow. Temperatures: 57 at 7 am, 75 at noon, 79 at 2 pm. Maj Robert Anderson W R C 44 hosts a tea Tuesday evening at 909 W Senate Ave. Dr and Mrs O C Lukenbill travel to Buffalo and Toronto for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Anderson
Mrs. Miltender
Senate Ave
Mrs. O. C. Lukenbill
Buffalo
Toronto
Indiana Horse in Bunco Game and Russian Consul Investigation
A Russian consul in Chicago investigated a horse fraud case tied to Indianapolis figures. John O. Spahr received an engraved card for Valen tine Shuler to depose and forward evidence to Russia. The horse had a 2.1614 mark at Minnesota and Minneapolis races before changing names and selling for 1200 dollars, with a Sexton-like scam exposed by Tommie Mack’s recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Baron de Schlippenbach
Valentine Shuler
N. New Jersey Sr
Russia
Mack
Shuler
Chicago
Oslund K
Minneapolis
Qoslund L
Hiad
Opening displays at J. P. Wasson Co hats and gowns
The autumn opening at J. P. Wasson Co features new millinery with ostrich plumes and lace trimmings, Esquimo felt hats, and chiffon accents. Green and black white schemes dominate, with Moorish decor by James Black and a broad range of dresses, waists, skirts, and evening gowns organized by managers Cleaver and Muller on multiple floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Wasson & Co
James Black
Black
Cleaver
R.J. Muller
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Washington
Miral Sampson
New Hampshire Ave
Ordnance Bureau
Kansas City
Norfolk
Baldwin's
Wulschner
Zolgosz
Mkinley
Presi
Dent McKinley
Mon
M’kinley
Nows
City
Herbert M. Hill
Spring Valley, Ill
Maguire
Jack’' Shea
Court St
Man Cronin
Phil Kiley
Wallace Donnan
Ware St
Red
City Life
Roumania
Nominee Maguire
FRANC
Srakt
Indiana
Brightwood Big
Eebuunul
J. P. Wasson & C O
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