McKinley Will Filed for Probate in 1897 Estate Plan
Wanton Ohio September 28 President McKinley's last will was filed for probate. Judge Day and Secretary Cortelyou named as administrators with the will annexed at Mrs McKinley's request. The will provides for a $1,000 annual life annuity to his mother during her life, with the balance of income to his wife Ida S McKinley and a residual share to his siblings. The estate is estimated at 225000 to 250000 dollars, including 67000 dollars in life insurance. Mrs McKinley declined to be executrix after hearing the will read.
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Wanton
Mc Kinley
Ida S. McKinley
Helen McKinley
City of Washington
District of Columbia
William M’kinley
G. B. Cortelyou
Charles Loeffler
Safety board delays Quigley trial amid heated hearing
Eli Ritter pressed the safety board to allow a reply to the alliance charges against Supt Quigley Capt Kruger and Patrolman Shine, forcing a new hearing date for Oct 11 after election. The board heard officer reports on August 18 and September 1 finding saloons closed. charges include Ed Bernauer James Buckley Fairbank Tron Harry Walker Henry Smith and O’Brien on Alabama street. Coal contracts awarded to A B Meyer Co and McGettigan Co for police fire departments.
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Quigley
Kruger
Shine
Eli Ritter
Alliance
Ritter
Hyde
Mahoney
Dawson
Paulsel
Pope
Montgomery
Kiser
The
Griffiths
Ed Bernauer
James Buckley
Fairbank
Tron
Harry Walker
Henry Smith
O'Brien
E. Collins
Zolored
Hos
Collins
McMillen
G. Bkoons
John Belch
Patrick. Doherty
J. F. Kurtz
F. M.richardson
Creen
Bailey
Richardson
Jem
A. B. Meyer & Co
Brazil
McGettigan Coal Company
Pittsburg
Jackson
Crowds Gather for Maguire Campaign Meetings in City
Despite two Friday night appearances at saloon-adjacent venues with free beer, Maguire drew small crowds in Hast and Minnesota streets and at the old Shelby house. Report notes Maguire spoke briefly, endorsing Taggart’s admin while critics pressed Bookwalter’s charges amid light attendance and live political tension.
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Maguire
Hast
Minnesota-sts
Taggart
Little
Tamm
Burke
Shelby House
Shelby St
Bell Railroad
Mountain Climber Gains12 Pounds After Food Change
A 77 year old Colfax California man claimed to gain 12 pounds after a doctor advised quitting coffee and using Postum Cereal Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts for breakfast. He reports renewed strength for mountain trips previously impossible, attributing the improvement to nourishment from grains rich in phosphate of potash and albumen.
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Warren
Grogers
Coal Retailers Form Defensive Alliance In Midwest
Members of the Michigan and Indiana retail coal dealers association met at English's hotel with Indianapolis dealers Friday night to form a defensive alliance. They aim to block direct factory and bakery purchases from wholesalers and favor those who do not support trades infringing on retailers’ business. The group plans to curb price-cutting by backing wholesalers who refuse to sell to price-cutters.
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Michigan and
Indiana Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
English’s
Indianapolis
German Hop Short Sparks Price Hikes for Beer
Berlin reports a severe hop shortage in Bavaria for the current crop, with German hop growers aiming to lift beer prices to offset lost yield. Officials say harvest may fall 250 million pounds short of 1900 levels, signaling tighter supply for American beer imports.
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Berlin
Bavaria
Roosevelt Opens Eight Hour Workday At White House
President Roosevelt starts at 8 a.m. daily, prompting White House staff to rise early and begin work at once. Secretaries who used to arrive after 9:30 now greet him as he enters his office, with others adapting to similar hours. He may be recommended for brevet brigadier general of volunteers by the army board meeting Monday.
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White House
Roosevelt
Board of Army Officers
Wall Street Signals and Rumors From New York Market
On Wall Street trading notes report firm London market, Americans at par or above, with bull talk on Erie and Amalgamated Copper activity. Insider buying seen in Vanderbilt and St Paul shares, with extra dividend chatter on Pennsylvania. Bank cash gains, loans down. yacht races kept brokers away Saturday.
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New York
London
Erie
St. Louis
Southwestern
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt Junior
Amalgamated Copper
Berwind
Atchison
Dun
Vanderbilt
St. Paul
Iowa Central Preferred
Erie & Western
Market Weekly Review Sees Gains After Dull Summer
The week ending Sept 28 shows improved general bond and stock activity as cautious mood from Roosevelt policy announcements fades. Demand remains solid for national banks and trusts, Belt railway stocks, Indianapolis street railway, and high grade municipal bonds with several issues trading steadily.
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Roosevelt
National Bank and Trust Company
Belt Railway
Indianapolis Street Railway
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Traditon Guaranty and Title Company
Capital National
Central Trust Company
Columbia National
Indiana Trust Company
Anbus Marion Trust Company
Indiana
Merchants National Bank
Union Trust Company
Gas and Lighting Companies
Indianapolis Gas Company
Doe Indianapolis Gas Co
S., Light and Powefp
Eccessseeee LO Insurance
Indianapolis Fire Ins. Co
Annes Indiana Ims. Co
Requernon Insurance and Trust
American Central Life
Hale and His Firemen at Fall Carnival Week
The carnival managers have contracted with Banda Rossa for October 14 to 19. Kansas City fire squad led by Chief Hale will perform daily exhibitions at N Capitol Ave with an electrical fountain centerpiece. About 30 shows planned, half free. Mrs. Mary Delaney, wife of Captain Peter Delaney, of the fire department, died Friday afternoon at St Vincent's Hospital after surgery for appendicitis.
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Kansas City
Hale
Capitol Ave
Mary Delaney
Peter Delaney
Fire Department
Vincent's _hospital
Molineux to Get New Trial in Poisoning Case
New York, Sept. 2. The court of appeals is said to have voted for a new trial for Roland B. Molineux, convicted of poisoning Kate Adams. The grant is described as on technical grounds, with a broad rule about not excluding evidence that could fix responsibility. The decision is expected next Thursday.
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New York
Court of Appeals
Roland B. Molineux
Kate Adams
Molineux
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claims Quick Cure
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with a no cure, no pay offer and a price of 25 cents. The wording emphasizes rapid relief and a money-back commitment.
Cincinnati Special Trains Offer Sunday Excursion
Two special fast trains depart 6:50 a m and 7:15 a m with limited stops to Cincinnati and run via H D and D. The return trains leave Cincinnati at 6:20 p m. Fares are $1 25 to Cincinnati and $1 55 round trip via the same service.
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Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Fall Festival Association
Pennsylvania Short Lines Sunday Excursions End Season
Sunday round trips to Dayton and Madison listed with pricing at 1.25 round trip. Special trains depart Dayton 6 30 a m and Madison 7 30 a m with return departures in the afternoon. Passenger service labeled as last of season with specific times and locales.
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Pennsylvania Short Lines
Dayton
Madison
Lake Erie and Western Excursion to Michigan City
A Sunday excursion train fare of one dollar from Indianapolis is offered. The trip departs Indianapolis at 6 30 a m on Sunday October 6 1901. The event promises a day trip to Michigan City with round trip access on the Lake Erie and Western Railroad.
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Michigan City
Indianapolis
Railing to Mark McKinley Shooting Spot at Temple of Music
In Buffalo on September 28 a plan to mark the spot where President McKinley was shot at the temple of music moves forward. Officials will install a railing to identify the location for visitors and reduce explanations amid security concerns and ongoing debate on the temple’s post incident disposition.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley
Temple of Music
Czolgosz
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Kinley
the Board of Safety
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Civic
Hear Maguire
Judge Cox
Taggart 2
Charles Remster
Bookwalter
COAL
Washington
Wall ST
Meyer & Kiser
Securities
DR. Reinhart
Tomson
Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis, Ind
Scone
W. M. Wingard
Bringhurst
Ind
Perry Hughes
N. East St
T. C. Phelps
Newcastle
J. J. Valdenaire
Bloyd-ave
C. A. Stockton
Findlay
Ohio
Warren Purvis
Needham
August .Haug
Downey St
Anna Fed
Broadway
John Kipper
Hoyt Ave
Michael Mtter
Chestnut St
J. T. Fogas
Capitolave
Deparator Medical Company
Illinois St
W. S&. Rowley
M. D
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Ponder
Massachusetts-are
D. Ay
General Worth
C. W. Kriel
Wilhite & Holloway, Fotogreasers
Pennsylvania St
Denison
Bretzman
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Indiana Oil Tank Line
Oliver and Hadley Ave
Vonnegut’s
Vories
Monument Place
Gregg
Stock Exchange
Armour
Baker's
Seasces Ncassones
WM. H. Block CO
L. C. Johnson
Indiana Sanitarium
West 16Th Street
Rhoda B. Johnson
Steinway
Hazelton
Krakane Kurtzmann
Regent
Crown
Knabe
Starr
A. B. Chase
Haine
Eas
Pearson’s
S, Illinois
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