Resolutions and rancor split Indianapolis colored Republicans
A Tuesday night meeting at Wrights hall in Indianapolis with 800 to 400 attendees urged the election of Thomas Taggart and denounced rival Preston Trusler. The document attacks Harrison’s detractors, criticizes the Indianapolis Journal, and notes council actions that sparked public discontent over parks and a water tower.
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Wrights Hall
W. New York St
Thomas Taggart
James Thomas
Campbell
Second Christian Church
Allison Sweeney
Willis Martin
Geo. Goins
Wm. Miller
B. J. Morgan
Tuomas Taggart
Indianapolis
Indianatuis
Alr
Truster
Oir
Cleveland
Tageart
Preston Trusier
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Minneapolis
Lrusier
Mx. Harrison
Yrusler
Central Democratic Colored Club
Indianapolis Journal
Republican Council
Council
Contractor John T. Waller Arrested Over Assault Charge
Mary C Evans accuses contractor John T Waller of assault and battery in a dispute over a house on Pennsylvania Street near Twenty second. Waller says personal trouble began with the first brick laid while Evans sues for 5000 dollars. Justice Daniels will hear the tale.
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John T. Waller
Mary C. Evans
Justice Daniels
Walker
Evans
Pennsylvania St
Twenty-second
Haytave
Strike Ends At Oliver Iron Steel Company
The four month strike for recognition of the Amalgamated association at the Oliver iron steel company is declared off with the strikers defeated. Gotham's Park Board Resigns. New Yorks park board sent resignations to Mayor Strong to take effect Oct. 1. New things in Parlor Goods at Seaton's hut store.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Oliver Iron Steel Company
Gotham’s Park Board
New Yorks
Park Board
Strong
Seaton’s Hut
Pennsylvania-st
Corpse exhumation by Celestials in Ohio graveyard
Six Chinese men from Mt Vernon and Columbus received leave to exhume four Celestials from Greenlawn cemetery in Columbus. They opened coffins and dismembered Mee Ling, finding the body unusually preserved. The group performed rites, then held a feast of boiled rice and pork at the graves, burning colored papers.
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Columbus, O
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
Greenlawn Cemetery
China
Mee Ling
Mr. Lung
Mr. Mee Lung
Greenlawn
Trilby heart fading as rain-seeking Grangers urge park aid
Local notes report the Commercial club backing a $50,000 park appropriation while sermons resume and political events fill the season. Judge Stubbs attends a reunion in Carthage. a 2 am fire on Center Street caused $130 in losses. A forged letter scheme targets missionary funds, and many community figures advance plans for lectures, church organization, and licenses amid a busy civic week.
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Walker
Beck
New York
IE. P. Bicknell
Marion Club
Hlatt
Gorham Harding
Agricultural Hall
State House
Harding
Theosophical Society of America
McBride
Adam Ball
Emil Wulschner & Son
Oakst
Justice Lockman
Anderson
Elks Ball Club
Qhiost Park
Indianapolis
Harry Darling
Udell Woodenware Works
Marsee
Darling
Indiana
Matthews
Henry Beville
John Bates
George Fate
A. C. Ward
Brutus
Anton
Anna Rekel
Mrs. Roberts
Mary O’donnell
Kate Windram
H. F
D&arus
Myrtle Smith
Helen ©. Russell
Fred Skoepler
Clarence Hendricks
Mollie Barbee
Frances Watts
Win, Hillman
Hannah Madson
Ienry A. Wetzel
Lottie Mahoney
Horace A. Comstock
Florence EK. Spahr
James Powell
Nora Robinson
Christian F. W. Hartman
Nora V. Wilson
Thomas Mason
Anna Grosch
Henry F. Woessner
Minnie L. Miller
George Laswell
Birdie Brewer
Hinshaw murder trial moves with expert on brain injuries
In Danville Indiana defense calls Dr. John A Comingore of Indianapolis to testify on cerebral localization and gunshot wounds. He notes motion and functions may be affected but disputes full clarity. Testimony recounts post mortem findings and potential actions by Mrs Hinshaw and Mr Hinshaw. Witnesses describe affectionate husband wife relations and non sleeping attire. Court adjourns as deposition set for illness.
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Danville
Ind
John A. Comingore
Indianapolis
Hinshaw
Mr. Spaan
Mrr. Smith
Mr. Hinshaw
Mr. Smith
Phillips
Oyler
J. W. Trotter
Otis Oyler
Florence Walker
Dr. Dryden
Meredith Lfinshaw
Abel Breedlove
Wood
Belleville
Sylvia Bayliss
Lennie Rushton
Thurza
Father Hinshaw
William
Danvully
Samson Tincher
Verner Visits Denison Amid Franchise Tensions
Murray A. Verner, owner of a street railway firm, spent Wednesday in Denison after arriving from Pittsburg Tuesday. Mayor Denny doubts officials will pursue talks with this administration, noting time is short as he leaves office October 10 and Verner’s presence may not signal a franchise settlement.
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Murray A. Verner
Street Railway Company
Denison
Pittsburg
Denny
Verner
Crown Hill Transit and Booth's Stables Listing
A fragment notes fares and services including a two fifty hack to Crown Hill, a three dollar cab fare to Crown Hill, and a thirty three dollar telephone item linked to Booth's stables. The readable text suggests a historical city transit and stable services directory.
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Crown Hill
Booth
There'll Be a High Time for Hoosier Fans in Tipton
A large crowd from Indianapolis will meet the Western league champions in Tipton next Monday. The Hoosiers leave Peoria next Sunday by sleeper decorated with Indianapolis banners proclaiming Western league champions for 1845. A $1 round trip fare via L. E. & W. trains will bring fans to Tipton to escort the team home, with a 7 a.m. departure and 10 30 p.m. return. A tally ho parade and 3 30 p.m. game highlight the day, followed by a Grand hotel dinner for the champions.
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Peoria
Indianapolis
Golt
Grand Hotel
Chicago
Columbus
Toledo
Faith Cure Sparks Health Inspector Probe in Diphtheria Case
Sanitarian Wynn investigates Grace Selby age 12 with nasal diphtheria at the Haytave home. Parents rely on faith care and previously refused physician aid in a West Indianapolis case where Paul Trenary died. Wynn urged medical treatment and placard was removed after the father appealed. He plans further action to ensure timely medical care.
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Sanitarian Wynn
Grace Selby
Haytave
Paul Trenary
Indianapolis
Trenary
Wyon
Hadley
Selby
Sergeant Frederick Questions Peary Arctic Find
Sergeant Frederick of Woodruff place, survivor of the Greely expedition, disputes Peary's claim that bones of a Greely party member were found. He asserts the five unaccounted-for bodies were left at Cape Sabine and Cape Isabella, with currents and ice unlikely to preserve or expose bones. He notes Independence Bay is not shown on official maps as Peary described.
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Sergeant Frederick
Peary
Woodruff Place
Greely
United States
Cape Sabine
Cape Isabella
Frederick
Baffin’s Bay
Indépendence Bay
Ohio miners press for 60 cent rate after October
Massillon Ohio reports the coal miners convention voting to demand 60 cents per ton after Oct 1, up from 51 cents. Operators may offer 56 cents from Pittsburgh. Miners cite a 59 cent company store rate as a basis. If refused, a strike is expected.
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Massinion
Coal Miners’ Convention
Ohio
Pittsburg
London belles at Park draw crowds with balanced company
The London belles attract strong audience interest at the Park with a well balanced troupe. Crawford Bros presents a 40 performer show opening Thursday and running through the week. Empire theater sees standing room in demand on Tuesday night while City club bids fail against Mora as a drawing card. Benny Scotland at the Grand promises a romantic tale with Scottish scenery and a quartet of trained voices.
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Crawford Bro
Empire Theater
City Club
Benny Scotland
Crags
Glens
Scotland
Tammany Delegates Leave Hall After Split in New York
Syracuse dispatch reports a dramatic party split at a state democratic convention. The state democracy walked out over a one fifth representation compromise, returning as spectators then departing on the 3 pm train. Tammany Hall would gain recognition as the regular party in New York County with mixed representation, while a unity plan allocated voting weight. The ticket nominated included Horatio Ningings, Daniel Griffin, Orton Chase, J B Judson, Dewitt Ward, and John Teller, with a platform urging home rule in excise and city matters. The Hill faction’s excise plank was defeated amid turmoil and calls for harmony.
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Syracuse
Thill
State Democracy
Committee On Credentials
Tammany Hall
Tammany Fall
New York County
Tammeny Hil
Belmont
Jax-Gov
Flower
Ife
Cleveland
Horatio G. Ningings
Daniel G. Griffin
Watertown
Orton Chase
Albany
J. B. Judson
Gloversville
Dewitt UC. Ward
Oneida County
Court of Appeals
Joho
Teller
Auburn
Tammany
Hill
Kirkland versus Board of Public Works case over Washington street sewer
Supreme court ruling reverses remonstrance by property owners on Indianapolis improving Washington street and sewer. Court finds sewer drainage for street, not private use, and upholds front foot assessment by the Board of Public Works.
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Washington-st
Supreme Court, Wedness
Kirkland
Board of Public Works of
Indianapolis
W. Washington-st
Water Shortage Threatens Susquehanna Valley Counties
A water scare across Luzerne Schuylkill York Lebanon Lehigh Montgomery Northampton and Carbon threatens drinking water unless rainfall occurs within days. Wilkesbarre faces an alarming situation as high mains pressure prevents river water from entering the system and the Mahanoy valley endures severe shortages.
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Susquehanna Valley
Philadelphia
Luzerne
Schuylkill
York
Lebanon
Lehigh
Montgomery
Northampton
Carbon
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna
Water Works Company
Mahanoy Valley
Fifteen Thousand Parade Against Sunday Alcohol Laws
In New York on September 23 the 15000 marchers will parade Wednesday afternoon with brass bands and American flags. Commissioner Roosevelt says he arranged to review the parade, organized by the United Societies for Liberal Sunday Laws.
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New Yorks
Roosevelt
United Societies For
New York Central Paper Train Sets Fast 148 Mile Record
A New York Central paper train ran 148 miles to Syracuse in 180 minutes averaging 63.63 mph, beating all former records. The run took place on Wednesday, with Syracuse, N Y cited as the destination.
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Syracuse
N. Y
New York Central
Harlans Boom For the Presidency Popular With Silverites
Renewed talk centers on Supreme Court Justice Harlan as a presidential candidate with strong support from silver states. Weather forecasts for Indianapolis and nearby areas call for cloudy conditions tonight and mostly fair Thursday, ahead of a 86 hour period ending 8 p m Sept 26. Unclear ad line mentions cider vinegar pickling spices and various health products from local merchants.
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Washington
Harlan
Indianapolis
Indiana centennial plans stir state house meeting
The Indiana centennial commission met at the state house with most of its 30 members in attendance. They discussed inviting Northwest territory states to participate, or holding a purely Indiana celebration in Indianapolis in fall 1909. Proposals included a permanent exhibit of Hoosier progress and products, with questions about funding and the Corydon capitol’s fate and a possible historic bell.
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Indiana
State House
Northwest Territory
Indianapolis
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Corydon
Corydon State Building
Man shoots brother in law after family quarrel at Walnut Fayette
Bert Ferguson of 8 Margaret Street admitted shooting his brother-in-law during a dispute over family matters at the Walnut and Fayette streets corner after midnight. Smith, found at 61 Fayette with a bullet wound in the hip, was treated and Ferguson jailed. The case is set for hearing October 5.
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Bert Ferguson
Margaret St
Ferguson
Walnut
Fayette-sts
Smith
Fayette-st
Claims Of Canadian Sealers Trigger Ottawa Return
Ottawa reports Lord Aberdeens hastening to England to meet Sir Julian Pauncefote as the British envoy presses for immediate payment of Canadian sealers claims under the Paris award after the U S senate blocked an appropriation.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lord Aberdeen
England
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
Paris
United States Senate
Soldiers Dying in Madagascar at Forty a Day Reported
Dispatches from Madagascar reveal that provisions stored at Majunga were spoiled by high tides and that French soldiers there are dying at about 40 per day. The reports come from Toulon dated September 25 and indicate severe shortages affecting Majunga garrisons.
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Madagascar
Toulon
Majunga
Prominent Citizen Robbed and Battered in Connersville
Connersville Indiana report notes George Whiteford, a well known local figure, was attacked on West Third Street around 10 PM Tuesday by two rough strangers. He carried a sizable sum and yelled during the assault, causing the assailants to flee. He sustained heavy head wounds with bleeding.
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Connersville
Ind
George Whiteford
W. Third-st
Whiteford
Irrepressible Attorney Defies Court in Coffin Trial
U S judge Baker orders silence and contemplates contempt penalties as G D Boulton testifies about drafts from Indianapolis cabinet company routed to London through Chicago banks. Defense witnesses, including F Rainer of New York Fourth National Bank, corroborate drafts on the London branch.
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G. D. Boulton
Chicago
Winter
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
London
Indianapolis
Indianapolis National Bank
Attorney Winter
Baker
U. S
Mr. Winter
F. Rainer
New York Fourth National Bank
London House
Cabinet Company
Remarkable Kentucky Family Day with Death Birth and Marriage
In Mortonsville near Versailles on Tuesday a fatal heart trouble claimed Mrs. Mary Hackney, 50, and, within the same hour, her daughter gave birth, while Mrs. Hallie Hackney, her niece, wed Nicholas Harmon in Versailles.
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Kentucky
Versailles
Mortonsville
Here
Mary Hackney
Streetcar layoffs sting Crownhill and College avenues
The car service to Crownhill and the fair grounds via College avenue has been laid off. Central avenue residents lack transit, forcing suburbanites to walk to College avenue loop or Twenty-sixth Star Illinois, sparking sustained criticism of the street car company.
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Crownhill
Fair Grounds
College-ave
Central-ave
College Ave. Loop
Illinois
Empress of India Brings Light Passenger List
Vancouver reports the Empress of India arriving from Yokohama with a light passenger list. China claims justice as over one hundred arrests follow the Ku Cheng massacre satire. The Japanese cholera outbreak is waning.
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Vancouver
Yokohama
China
Japan
Landslide Sinks Town in Yemen Province
Constantinople reports Hudeya town in Yemen province wiped out by a mountain landslide. The disaster claims about a hundred lives and leaves the area in mourning as rescue work commences.
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Constantinople
Hudeya
Yemen
Only Vets Will Hereafter Be Sent to Fight Patriots
Mapgip Sept 25 The government decides to deploy only veterans to Cuba for suppressing the insurrection.
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Mapgip
Cuba
Drunk man from Chicago tied to house entry attempt
Frank Howell of Chicago, intoxicated and seeking work, tried to enter 290 EH Louisiana St late Tuesday. A resident pursued him. Howell was captured and jailed in police court and fined 28 dollars. Wilde bankruptcy stirring support. friends subscribe 18000 pounds.
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Chicago
Frank Howell
Louisiana-st
Howell
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