Nominating Gen Benjamin Tracey Shocks Tammany Backroom
New York Sept 29 The Republican city convention at Carnegie Hall adjourned after nominating Gen Benjamin Tracey for mayor with A F Fitch for controller and R T Antropon for council president. The evening featured Pratt and crowd cheers for Platt, with Worth recalling Seth Low’s prior bid and urging unity against Democratic splits. The Tracey and Low clash signals factional strain that could widen New York political rifts.
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New York
Enjamin Tracey
Beaver
R. Tt. Anpteron
Brooklyn
Carnegie Hall
O'Clark
Pratt
Aire. Flatt
Platt
Lemuel J. Quige
Edward Tauterbach
St. Louis
Sirfeteattorney Olcott
Benjamin
Split in party over nominations heats up city race
Ene turning down of Low already nominated by the Citizens' union and his decision to stay in the fight signals a republican split. George's nomination puts Tammany in hot water as his support could only come from a free silver platform, risking votes from silver supporters.
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Tracey
Jacob Worth
Woodruff
Mr. Worth
Seth Low
Brooklyn
Gen
Low
Greaer New York
Worth
Citizens’ Union
John M. Ward
Gen. Tracey
Henry George
Silverites
Ene
George
Tammany
Tammany Jubilant Over Brooklyn Mayoral Nomination Tilt
New York, Sept 29. Tammany outlook shifts as Tracey faces retirement vow if a more available candidate appears. History may repeat with Low possibly stepping aside for Tracey and vice versa. McClellan touted by Croker, Germans press for Lohmer, Gaynor entered by Hugh Mclaughlin, Henry George wary unless a yellow dog is named.
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New York
Tracey
Brooklyn
Seth Low
Platt
Low
Tammany J
Braves
George B. McClellan
Croker
McClellan
Board of
Aldermen
Coupress Te
Wigwem
Pammany Hall
William Lohmer
Gaynor
Hugh Mclaughlin
Henry George
George
Tammany
Block Millinery Opening Draws Crowds and Praise
Crowds of women flocked to the Wm. H. Block company store for a tall millinery opening with music and display of French models. Manager W. S. Craig highlighted duplications by Block milliners at lower cost, noting rich materials and a shift to all colors being stylish. Mourning goods and fashionable hats, including mirrored velvet and ostrich feather trims, drew large attention as colors like gray gain popularity. Large turnout signals strong interest in seasonal fashion offerings. The liquor league prepares for its fifth annual convention with delegations forming in Dakota, Nebraska, California, and efforts to host in 1928 in Omaha and Columbus.
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Wm. HH. Block Company
W. 5
Craig
Wedanesday
The
Liquor Let
National Liquor League
Dakota
Nebraska
California
Omaha
Columbus
Fire Dept Sets New Alarm Record for Month
The fire department reports a record number of alarms this month with 5 o'clock Tuesday evening reaching TS alarms, the next highest 76. One day remains in the month and officials expect the total to be the department’s largest ever for a single month.
Parr on Trial as State Denies Insanity Claim
John C. Parr’s criminal case, charged with perjury over a St Washington drug store sale to A M Calkins, was continued due to attorney illness. Calkins says a mortgage was hidden from him when Parr bought the store and later repurchased it. The defense pleads insanity while the state argues it is a sham. Dr Boynton testified on morphine use affecting responsibility, noting past forgetfulness could imply dishonesty. Parr remains frail and largely confined to a couch during the proceedings.
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John C. Parr
Hovey
Parr
St. Washington St
A. M. Calkins
Calkins
Boynton
Spake Flavius and Harding Rally Voters in Virginia Avenue
Reports note Clemency and candidates of the Citizens municipal ticket addressing about 100 men at a fiery gathering on Virginia Avenue. Hon F F Van Vorbis spoke against treachery to silver supporters and warned of political traps while recounting city street paving and franchise history.
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Oman
Wagwart
My. van Vernis
Reacs
Weneh
van Verhis
Combany
Atine
John Be. Prenzel
Veen
Ordie
Mor
van Vorhis
eAliy
Michigan-st
Political rally appeals to colored voters in Think and Towardst
About twenty African Americans heard Gurley Brewer Matson Negley and Luther Bagby speak at a Think and Toward street corner Tuesday night chaired by Willis Kersey. They urged support for the Republican ticket, recalling slavery and equal rights while warning against the Democratic slate. Harding arrived late promising city jobs for colored residents and emphasized loyalty of white voters to secure a large victory.
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Gurley
Wredertel
Alatsen
Plerry Negley
Luther Bagby
Harding
Willis Kersey
Republican Party
Gurley Brewer
Brightwoord
Horonsville
Matson
Negleyv
Mr. Harding
John Devine
Devine
Cnurt House
State House
Cuba Crisis Reflected In Madrid And Washington
Washington reports deny sensational Spain repeal. Cuban leaders Gomes Suarez Rodriguez Licuse urge independence as the only safe path, warning of continued U S intervention. Sagasta peace talks push autonomy with Spain shouldering part of Cuban debt amid political negotiation. Madrid postures for limited autonomy and Weyler recall debate grows.
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The
Heraldo
Senor Sagasta
Cuba
Giberga
Warashington
Sagasta
Spain
Wanted Her Husband At Evil Resort Fight
Mrs Elia Bruner of 415 West Market Street confronted landlady May Miller at 235 BE Court Street Tuesday evening. A quarrel led to Mrs Bruner’s arrest while Miller avoided detention. Acting judge Remster delayed judgment after hearing both sides.
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Elia Bruner
W. Market St
BE. Court-st
May Miller
Remster
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours ahead
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for slightly warmer and fair conditions through Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures expected to rise by noon on Wednesday with clear to mostly clear skies and light winds.
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Indianapolis
Singing teacher advert by Whitsett undertaker
An old classified style notice offers Mary M. Shedd as a singing teacher using Italian method with free voice tests. It promotes affordable options and handsome rigs, quiet management, and best of everything with minimal charge, attributed to Undertaker Whitsett.
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Mary M. Shedd
Undertaker Whitsett
Nervy thief nabbed after coat theft at Washington street
Patrolman John Boylan stopped a man calling himself Frank Hart near Gunther's bar and R. R. Miles tailoring on W Washington, after he was seen unbuttoning a coat on a dummy. Hart admitted guilt in police court, receiving one dollar and nine days.
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Frank Hart
Boylan
Gunther
W. Washington St
R. R. Miles
W. Washington
Littl
Pal
Miles
Boxlan
Hart
J. Penat
Smreeny
Remster
Mysterious cave found near Michigan Street bridge
Police discovered a cave near the Michigan street bridge over the river believed to be a hideout for city crooks. Officers searched it for days but found no new clues. The underground chamber holds a well, cooking utensils, market baskets, and a suspended sand pile suggesting ongoing digging with no visible exit other than the narrow entrance.
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Michigan-st
Oflcers
Was It Wilder Related Sighting Affects Indianaplis Scenery Work
Scenic artist Tom Moses in Indianapolis to paint for the new English opera house, was startled by two large men with Winchester rifles near Fairview river bottoms. They claimed to hunt squirrels but searched for Murderer James Wilder, suspected to be hiding nearby. An old woman with a basket and a couple near the river were seen acting suspiciously.
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Tom Moses
Indianapolis
Englsh Opera House
Fairview
Mr. Moses
James Wilder
Thompson Winner In Grand Hotel Cup Shootout
Moe M. W. Thompson of the Lafayette gun club won the amateur championship of Indiana Ohio Kentucky Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin and the Grand hotel cup after posting 91 on ten targets. Notable scores included Rike 88 Wallace 88 Beck 87 Parry 85 Stone 85 Apperson 85 Robbison 84 Corbett 84 Britton 83 Myers 83. The Limited gun club event ended with two entries as the tournament continued to Wednesday.
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Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
O. V. Bhelsisor
New
Ius Net
Christians mull five missionary society merger at city convention
The city Broad Ripple Disciples hall loss from a recent explosion prompts churches to discuss consolidating five missionary societies at the upcoming Christian churches convention. Opposition to the plan is anticipated as talks begin.
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Broad Ripple Disciples
Convention of Christian Churches
Norman Oder
Massachusetts Ave
Richmond
Young Women's Christian Association
Foley
Crownhill Cemetery
Cemetery Association
Co V. Roberts
Danville
Indianapolis
Campaign Barroom Fight Over Checks and Bets at Denison Hotel
In Denison Hotel bar room Republicans and Democrats clashed over bets on a forthcoming election. Rhody Shiel backed wagers with Pearson’s checks, tensions rose as Pearson disputed the checks’ value. Shiel renewed betting with new checks while Pearson’s holdings were unsettled, leading to a chaotic scene and threats of personal violence. A bystander was knocked to the floor during the uproar, and the betting continued with Shiel taking two bets and arranging a hedge via a mutual friend. Also noted: death of Grace Mooney, 70, mother of Wm. J. Mooney and Larry J. Mooney.
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Rhody
Pearson
Shirl
Jerry Voley
Hhiel
Pearson Cdn
Charlie Bieler
Shisl
Bieler
Malott
Hed
Rhody Shiel
John C. New
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