Races Reported by Telegraph A Reporter Sees Costa Rica Win
Indianapolis readers watch races by telegraph as Costa Rica leads from Saratoga with Oberlin and Montague in pursuit. Bookmakers post odds, bettors risk money, and the telegraph wire relays every turn to fans in a crowded pool room. The fairgrounds crowd sees crashes and fines as drivers struggle in heats and a late finish awaits Friday morning.
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Indianapolis
Saratoga
Monmouth
Herses
Sunman
Telegraph
Oberlin
Montague
Sade
Ballyhoo
Costa Rica
Tallyrand
Lewis
Sayls
Ober i
Virginia
Eattery
New Bat Racks at Wm L Elder's
Lime and Osment, nee Dipe, hair plaster fire brick A B Moyer Co 450 50 IN Missa3 New bat racks introduced at William L Elder's store with materials listed.
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A. B Moyer & Co
Wm. L. Elder
Night of laughs and kinks at city eateries
Comical and pathetic incidents unfold as out of town visitors chase meals at Kershner's and June's. Patrons fail to cover bills, mishear orders, and mistake regular for general suppers, while a depot crowd camps overnight, paying only curbstone rates for lodging.
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Kershner’s
Pennsylvania
Market Srs
June
Union
Denot
Fight for fish sparks injunction against Noblesville strawboard mill
A looming injunction suit against Noblesville strawboard works threatens to halt dumping into White River. Local farmers and fishing clubs back the action as fish and livestock suffer from polluted water. Lawyers Harris and Hatch say a legal move hinges on forcing a filter and cleanup, costing thousands, to protect river health.
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Strawboard
Noblesvilla Strawboard Works
White River
Noblesville
Broad Ripple
Dennis
A. C. Harris
A. W. Hatch
Harris
Collision Kills Three on Fast Freights at Hawleyville
In Hawleyville Connecticut on Thursday night a collision of two fast freights killed Engineer Wm Day Fireman Larner and Brakeman Sprague. Fireman Stevens died of injuries. Conductor Conrad and Engineer Peters were missing, and the crew including Fireman McDonuage fled. In Washington the withdrawal of Representative Herbert of Alabama from the inter state commerce commission contest is announced as advisable at present.
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Conn
Here
Day
Larner
Sprague
Stevens
Conrad
McDoniage
Peters
Washington
Herbert
Alabama
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Montgomery
Why the Duchess Died in a carriage accident
Moscow reports Grand Duchess Paul died after a carriage accident caused a premature accident. A surgical operation was performed and was successful, but she gradually sank and never regained consciousness. The news caused profound sorrow in Athens.
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Moscow
Paul
Athens
Jury Awards 325 to False Imprisonment Plaintiffs
The jury in the Savage and Dawson suit for false imprisonment after a 24 hour confinement returned a verdict of 325 in favor of the plaintiffs. Savage, described as a wealthy man, is unlikely to face an appeal. Local officials and politicians stirred crowds with speeches at two street corners Thursday night.
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Savage
Sun plan invites readers to try new liners
The Sun endorses a plan featuring "Mwen for Little" and "Mach" returns with low expense. Liners are Tun on this scheme and welcomed broadly, encouraging Try'em and All are welcome to participate.
Betting Less Wildly in City Campaign Struggle
A long political piece notes tightened wagers after Mayor Sullivan’s renomination, the shift to calm expectations, and a close outlook. It cites Sim Coy’s exit from politics, the Yontz streetcar measure clash, and the reduced involvement of Coy Hicklin Burns in party activities as part of a broader republican effort facing a hesitant, evenly matched electorate.
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Spencer
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B’gosh
Spancer
Tom Sullivan
Goa
Sim Coy
Coy
Sim
Yontz Street Railway
Youtz
Sullivan Straightway
Yontz
Hicklin, Coy and Burns
Detective Len Crane Entangles Peach Stone Pickpocket
Detective Len Crane, in disguise at the fair grounds, chases a pocketwatch thief after a tug on his chain. The scene ends with Crane realizing the man was not a thief and apologizing, then sending his twin to the station to dispose of the peach stones and plant peach trees on his grave.
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Fair Grounds
Dick ‘Turpin
Old Sleuth
John Boylan
Mr. Crane
John
Twin Boylao
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Hia ‘Nan
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Cama
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Haw’s
Ben Wallace
Twin Boylan
Nis
FWO Murders at Havel Over Almore Gambling Dispute
Workmen at Havel brick works and mills turned to the game Almore. A quarrel during a Thursday night session led to two men killed by opponents and tossed into the street. Police learned of the killings upon discovering the corpses. Witnesses later provided the account of the murders.
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Almore
Howevever
Center Township Funds For L D W Car Shops Case
In 1870 Center township provided 65000 to aid the L D W railroad for car shops as a condition of building the road. The money entered the county treasury after being raised. The railroad changed hands, and in 1880 the township sued for its return, arguing the road failed to fulfill the contract. The superior court ruled against the railroad, while the supreme court on Sunday found the road had been properly built and that funds should be paid to the railroad treasury.
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Center Township
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Killer Stabbed Man Over Woman At Wyoming Dance
During a quarrel at a dance in Elk Mountain Wyoming on Thursday night over a woman, William Kelley was stabbed to death by Thomas Hail. Hail has been arrested.
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Elk Mountain
Wm. Kelley
Thomas Hail
Rev Dr Burchard sinks as condition worsens
SaRaroca September 25 reporting that peritonitis extended upwards in the case of Rev Dr Burchard Friday morning and he is sinking rapidly. Instructions hint at sea travel offerings by The Son's liners appear as a distractor in a fragmentary notice.
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Burchard
SaRaroca
Firemen Lose Nine, Many Injured in Moore Wood Carving Fire
Hightteen firemen in Minneapolis were called to the Moore wood carving machine plant. A massive explosion amid rescue efforts sent flames and debris skyward. Eighteen firefighters were severely wounded, with the death toll not yet confirmed. Property loss estimated at 197500 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Moore Wood-Carving Machine Company
Railway Conductor editorial backed Bradbury on L B W strike
The Railway Conductor, the organ of that order, defends General Manager Bradbury and deems the workers demands unjust. It argues proper requests and appeals to organizations could have avoided the strike and financial loss, warning labor groups against small sparks leading to wider roadwide unrest.
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Bradbury
Réiny
Fort Keogh Officer Predicts Impending Global Clash
Capt A 4 Forse of Fort Keogh Montana, visiting Lovely Edrove, warns that great power military moves signal an imminent major conflict. He notes widespread preparation, saying a clash will erupt sooner rather than later, with rival nations watching each other rather than taking decisive steps.
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A. 4
Forse
Fort Keogh
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Europe
Bomar
City sees no contract with Sun vapor light firm
Efforts by Agent McGuire of the Sun Vapor Light Co fail to secure a definite city contract. Extra lamps totalling 546 burn under the old rate as the board delays on a combined gas vapor electric deal.
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Agent McGuire
Sun Vapor Light Company
Mr. McGuire
Wind-up near for fair with crowds and exhibits fading
Friday drew a large crowd as exhibitors prepared to pack up and depart Saturday. Fakirs, mules, and birds drew attention while the women’s department and cake displays impressed judges. Motor and buggy exhibits strained space, and pace races were rescheduled, with top trot contenders listed for the final events.
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Asytha
Lsmonads
Bagley
Merrifield
Ailra
J.A. Coleman
E. V. Brown
Board of Agriculture
Nebraska
Minnesota
Howland
St. Catherine
Lady Vic
Lucy
Harry Hornet
Jack Sheil
Prince Weho
Venture
T. B. Curtis
Frankie C
Crimera
Lillie H
Silver Bill
Triumph
Benson Controversy At Bethel Colored Ministers Meet
The fifth annual session of the colored UM ministers at Bethel church on West Vermont Street closed with reports from committees. Rev. John Benson of Frankfort faced a charge that he harbors the spirit of the devil. Benson admitted sleep talking, night walking, and violent dreams but denied intent to harm. Ministers and elders debated his case, deciding Benson would continue preaching and was not deemed responsible for his sleep talking. A boycott talk against the World newspaper surfaced, but editor Christia denied any boycott and said conference members had subscriptions.
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W. Vermont St
John Benson
Frankfort
Bys
Benson
Ind
Sam
Rev. Benson
M. W
The
World
Christia
the World
Sun
Suicide reported in Coral Wykoff case near city
Coroner received word Friday afternoon that Coral Wykoff a young girl living south of the city had committed suicide. Report claims a love affair was involved.
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Maker
Coral Wykoff
Bruce family opposes College avenue improvement dispute
At a Friday Board of Public Works meeting attorney Will V. Rooker for James and Margaret Bruce demanded halting the College Avenue project claiming the Bruce property from Bruce to Seventeenth is private and would lose gas and water service if trenches are laid. He warned no paving payment would occur if gas and water mains work proceeds. The dispute centers on dues totaling 13,100 dollars assessed against the Bruins for paving from Bruce to Seventeenth.
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College Ave
Board of Public Works
Will V. Rocker
James and
Margaret Bruce
Hansen
Indianapolis Paving Company
College-ave
Seventh
Sutherland Srs
Gaa
Rooker
Bruce
Sutherland
Seventeenth St
Brace
Dames and
Margaret Brace
Gould Avoids Dividend for Missouri Pacific
A New York commission house head, aligned with Gould, says Gould stayed with Missouri Pacific after the dividend was skipped, expects no resumption soon, and plans to reduce engagements and focus on a few properties to ease anxiety. He asserts the dividend was not warned and Gould had the courage not to pay it.
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Gould
New York
Missouri Pacific
Railroad collision near Apain leaves many dead and injured
Reports from the Bur goes to San Sebastian crash on Thursday say 20 people were killed and 23 injured, with four fatalities. Most passengers were asleep when the train wreck occurred. Victims included several English travelers and many children, with whole families lost, including Victoria’s judge and his family. Maurice Long, British vice-consul at Malaga, is reported killed.
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Mapai
Burgoes
San Sebastian
Victoria
Maurice Long
Malaga
Nine Die as Dynamite Explodes During St Rocces Day Event
Nine people are dead and 40 wounded after a dynamite blast linked to St Rocces day festivities by Italians. Many victims are Italian workers, with several Americans among the injured. hospitalized individuals may die. The incident occurred Thursday night in Nrewakk N D.
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N. d
St. Rocces Day
Blaine Heads Home as Nomination Quietly Denied
Secretary Blaine left for Augusta with Senator Hale after a Washington dispatch claimed he would publicly decline the presidential nomination, a report Hale said contained no truth. Caleb Denny on a Pennsylvania Street car announced plans to expose figures about Judge Sullivan's event, while Ottawa reports a parliamentary division sustaining the government by 15 votes amid scandals. Buenos Aires priced oil at 30.6 percent.
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Blaine
E._uworth
Augusta
Hale
Washington
Ottawa
House of Commons
Hector Langevin
100 Small Pox Cases Reported in Campeche Mexico
News brief notes 100 small pox cases in Campeche Mexico and related health concerns. The item references widespread illness and potential public health impact in the region, with no further details on containment or response.
Albert Gall introduces new carpet and decor line in Indiana
The Name Albert Gall stands for rich stylish carpets wall papers window shades and draperies in Indiana A portion of the mammoth store at 17 and 19 W Washington St moved to the upper floor of the Ex position building at the state fair Avoid calling to view it.
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Albert Gall
Indiana
Washington St
Shot Him Neighbor in Enmity Over a Lighted Match
Thursday evening John Virtress shot Henry McIlvaine near Sacond street and the canal in a long standing feud. The bullet perforated the lung and lodged under the opposite arm while the assailant claimed self defense after McIlvaine’s boy lit a match. Virtress surrendered. bond set at $3,000. physician warned of possible pneumonia.
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John Virtress
Henry McIlvaine
Sacond St
Canal
Virtress
Mellvaine
MelIlvaine
Virtresa
McIlvaine
Unity in the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors debated at Louisville
At the Louisville convention the Brotherhood of railway conductors debated fusion with the Order of railway conductors. Debs urged unity in a masterful address prompting applause. A committee escorted Debs to the hall. A secret session continued to Thursday night with plans pitched for a liberal amalgamation terms. Over 200 representatives attended, signaling growing unity. Separate discussions at the Cigarmakers convention considered Australian voting and July elections. Monks attacked in northern Chanel. vicar apostolic missing and orphanage in peril.
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Louisville
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Afra
Brotherhood
Order of
Eugene V. Debs
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Willard
S. Kelcher
Carmen’s Journal
C. W. Martin
National Federationist
Debs
Brotherhood of
Miale Steels
Alaim
Hhrough
Cigarmakers International
Paris
Office of
Catholic Missions
Lyons
Chanel
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