Coal demand surges as Indianapolis faces cold winter
Hoist of 50. Cents Is Now Com to Keep Warm. Coal prices rise with winter. demand at least four times last year. Dealers report customers stocking up to 22 to 40 tons as gas prospects fade and car scarcity hinders supply. Anthracite at 37 per ton, block coal around 4.25, wood demand increases with beech wood $1.50 small load, $3.50 large load.
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Indianapolis
Indianapols
Lucy
Jackson
Iisland City
Rushing Troops Stir Pretoria as Martial Law Looms
Reports from Pretoria indicate the high court closed on Saturday and martial law is expected imminently. Special trains with troops departed for the frontier, signaling a looming crisis as tensions with the Boers escalate. In Cape Town, officials warn Dutch disloyalty will be punished severely with imprisonment and fines, and Boer authorities reject England's final terms, portending hostilities.
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High Court
Frontier
Cape Town
England
Transvaal
England Sees War Approaching, London Warns
London reports growing consensus that war is near as September 54 observations suggest escalating tensions and possible imminent conflict.
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England
London
Two Firemen Quit After Board Investigation
Thomas McQuat a fireman at headquarters and Al Kenyon of engine company 1 resigned by request after Chief Barrett reviewed charges. McQuat admitted finding bicycles claimed by John B Orman and later more bikes were found at the fire HQ garret. Orman declined to prosecute. McQuat paid him. Kenyon left after failing to explain possession of shoes. McQuat a Democrat and Kenyon a Republican.
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al Kenyon
Engine Company 1
Barrett
McQuat
John B. Orman
Massachusetts Ave
Orman
Garret
Kenyon
Suits Against the City Over Fire Loss at 1439 Illinois St
The Queen Insurance and Greenwich Insurance sue the city for 32009 and 1000 dollars claiming a sewer engine park started a fire that destroyed a house at 1439 North Illinois Street.
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Queen Insurance Company
Greenwich Imsurance Company
N.liinoisst
Costs in peace proceedings against Mosher and wife
The records show combined costs assessed for Lewis M. Stegner and Tillie Myers totaled 97 dollars rather than 110. Myers sought bond for Mrs. Mosher and Stegner pursued a similar bond action against Mr. Mosher, though no bond was imposed on Tillie Myers.
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Lewis M. Stegner
Tillie Myers
Jonathan Mosher
Found Dead in Bed at Insane Hospital
Sarah Hardwood, 41, was found dead in bed at the insane hospital Saturday morning. Coroner Nash ruled tuberculosis caused death. She had resided in the hospital since 1886 with a brief return before 1890. Her home was in Montgomery County.
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Sarah
Hardwood
Insane Hospital
Nash
Montgomery County
Man Steals Diamond Stud From Sleepy Victim
Henry Young, a colored man, picked a diamond stud from John Heitkam’s shirt while he slept and was sentenced Saturday to one to 14 years in a criminal court.
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Henry Young
John Heitkam
Heitkam
The Divorce Machine
These divorces were granted Saturday. Lua from James B Vaught cruelty and drunkenness noted. Anna from Gran Bradshaw drunkenness. Joseph from Maggie Lindsley abandonment. Lillie from Warren Fatout cruelty. Belle from Frank Richards cruelty. Margaret from William Burnett cruelty. Colmel from Maribelle Kemp adultery. Bertha from Wm Matthews cruelty.
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Lua
James B. Vaught
Anna
Gran Bradshaw
Joseph
Maggie Lindsley
Lillie
Warren Fatout
Belle
Frank Richards
Margaret
William Burnett
Colmel
Maribelle Kemp
Bertha
Wm. Matthews
Stealing Charge Fined and Jailed in Washington Street Case
Joe Selig of 332 W. Washington fined five dollars and given 180 days by Judge Cox on a charge of stealing clothing from Shane's store at 321 W. Washington. Frank Bailey and George Patterson were charged similarly but continued until Oct. 4.
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Joe Selig
Washington-st
Cox
Shane
Frank Bailey
George Patterson
The Beat Man Wins in Prize Fight Lesson
A clipped fragment notes prize fighting as a lesson and contrasts the unyielding health champion Hestetter's Stomach Bitters with forty years of use. It mentions Apepapain and Borage Kami as items covering the deck of the battle, reflecting era advertising language.
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Hestetter
Constitutionality Challenge to Board of Children's Guardians
In Irvington, Judge McCray argues the Board of Children's Guardians overstepped authority and illegally deprives rights. He seeks dismissal of the petition and appeals to Supreme Court, contending lack of jury trial, unpaid service, special privileges, and improper local and executive powers. The case, heard by Judge Allen, may be appealed.
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Irvington
J. F. McCray
Della Griffin
Kate
James
Margaret Finley
McCray
Supreme Court
Allen
Ban Johnson talks on Western league plans in Chicago visit
President Ban Johnson of the Western league passed through Indianapolis en route to Chicago from Spencer county Indiana after squirrel hunting He downplayed any baseball significance of the stop and criticized the new plague urging more evidence of stability He floated the idea of a Western league team in Chicago perhaps replacing Grand Rapids and noted St Paul’s weak position but said Chicago could support both leagues He expected to return to Chicago Saturday night
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Chicago
Spencer County
Indiana
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Brush
Grand Rapids
Loftus
St. Paul
Mr. Johnson
Impassioned Address by Rev Clinton Stirs Conference
In Akron a Black M E church meeting heard Rev W D Clinton of Pittsburg denounce racial oppression. He contrasted funds for Cuba with the lack of aid for protecting Black citizens and warned that if persuasion and voting fail, the race may resort to force.
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M. E. Church
W. D. Clinton
Pittsburg
Cuba
Congress
Nine Buildings Burn in Irondale Fire
Nine structures including the post office were burned on Saturday in Irondale. Loss estimated at $35,000 with several buildings left in ruins and authorities investigating the fire origin.
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Irondale
Uncertain Times Rise Across Cities and Territories
Reports flare of yellow fever death in Jackson Mississippi, stores robbed with two thieves killed in Stockdale Pennsylvania, a Kentucky assassination Friday, three inch snow in Northwestern Pennsylvania, and Chicago fearing coal shortages. A steamer Clyde sank near Cairo Illinois causing heavy loss. Wyoming mayor enforces church entertainment licenses and McKinley accepts honorary membership from Chicago masons.
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Jackson
Miss
Alex Wastlish
Stockdale
Elihu, Taylor
Clay County
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Union
Bride and Mother Named in Bond Heist Suit
William W. Foley of Broad Ripple sues to annul his Sept. 19 marriage to Marietta Bremmerman alleging she and her mother conspired to secure $3,690 in bonds he gave as a bridal gift. A temporary restraining order was issued to halt disposal of the bonds.
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William W. Foley
Broad Ripple
Marietta Bremmerman
Foley
Carter
Deed Transfers Indiana Bicycle Plant to Trust
The deed transferring the Indiana bicycle company real estate to the American bicycle company or bicycle trust was filed with the county recorder. The recorded consideration shown by revenue stamps was $100,000. The company also owns houses and lots behind the factory along Georgia street.
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Indiana Bicycle Company
American Bicycle Company
The
Bicycle Trust
County Recorder
Georgia-st
After Mounts Mantle Durbin Seeks Governor Nomination
Co W T Durbin of Anderson pursues influential nominations for governor. He has discussed candidacy with state politicians and appeared at many public gatherings, including a Washington county fair visit. Durbin, born in Washington county, is favored by the McWinley administration and has been called to Washington for advice. W S Haggard, lieutenant governor, is also active in canvassing Indiana, claiming confidence in the nomination.
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W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Washington County
Durbin
MelWinley
Washington
W. 8. Haggard
Indiana
Ohio Democrats Open Campaign in Hamilton
Thousands flocked to Hamilton for the Ohio Democratic campaign kickoff. Governor hopeful John R. McLean and Congressman Lentz spoke on war aims, trusts, money, and democracy. McLean backed Cuba but opposed Philippine policy and imperialism, urged expansion yet warned against trusts as burdens. Lentz condemned imperialism and trusts and declared Roosevelt’s policy flawed.
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John R. McLean
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McLean
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Philippines
Beny
Lentz
Gov. Roosevelt
Aguinaldo
Bowling League Sees Teams Withdrawn in Marion County
In Friday night action the second teams from the Stars and Nationals withdrew due to incomplete squads. They were replaced by the Nonpareils from the Marion club and the Stone Palace club, expanding the league to seven clubs: Algonquins, Nonpareils, Oneidas, Orientals, Centrals, Stone Palace and Apollos. The schedule starts October 13 using the Marion club Oneida Independent Turner and Washington alleys.
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Nationals
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Algonquins
Nonpareis
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Centrals
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Oneida
Turner
Washington
Allen Silent On Campaign Issues After Election
Councilman John F. Allen refuses to discuss campaign features until after the election. He neither confirms nor denies a report that he was not nominated for councilman at large because the Indianapolis Gas Company allegedly opposed his support by the Republican party.
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John F. Allen
Indianapolis Gas Company
New North Indianapolis Pastor Named for Home Church
Rev J E Brown of Princeton will become pastor at Home Presbyterian Church North Indianapolis and deliver his first sermon on October 8. He was previously pastor of the Sixth Church Indianapolis.
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New North
Indiana Grand Jury Targets Lottery Sharks
In Jeffersonville the grand jury probes lottery sharks as Logansport sees a wave of petitions to pardon banker Johnny Johnson, the defaulting figure. Union City reports a dairy wagon accident with T. W. Lyons injured, while Franklin notes dry goods price wars with blankets at 19 cents and umbrellas at 20 cents. Crown Point prepares for injunction hearings to block a proposed courthouse in Hammond for the Superior Court, set for Monday.
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Jeffersonville
Logansport
Johnny” Johnson
Union City
T. W. Lyons
Court house-at-Himmond
Republicans Hold Rally At Wilant Bradshaw House
The Republicans met at Wilant Bradshaw's home in Pennsylvania with a full front room and crowding into the kitchen. Speakers included Conrad Keller and Otto Huffman, who urged victory after election while Democrats held rival meetings at Michel's hall and Leary hall with Stuckmeyer and others as speakers. Blackburn, new to campaigning, contrasted English and American politics.
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Wilant Bradshaw
House
Pennsylvania
Otto Huffman
Armin C. Koehne
John Kelley
Twe Democrats
Michel's Hall
Church and Raysts
Leary
Majority of 4 500 Ward 7 Republicans hear Bookwalter
The Republican precinct committeemen of ward 7 met Friday night at Hammond's hall to rally support. Bookwalter spoke on economy versus extravagance in city government and predicted a 5000 vote majority, though later estimates lowered to 4500 at the courthouse gathering. Gurley Brower, colored, added remarks.
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Hammond’s Hall
New York St
Massachusetts Ave
Bookwalter
Court House
Gurley Brower
Gas talks mark democratic meeting at Masonic hall
The crowd attended a Friday night democratic rally in Masonic hall though turnout fell short of expectations. Mayor Taggert’s speech was brief while John R. Holtzman and A. G. Smith led the principal addresses urging Taggart’s re election and warning that a Republican win would freeze the city out this winter. Holtzman supported three cent fares but endorsed the Taggart settlement and urged democracy duty. Smith warned gas supplies hinge on Taggart and backed track elevation for safety, with Geckler Coleman and David Erdman also speaking.
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Masonic Hall
Taggert
John R. Holtzman
A. G. Smith
Holtzman
Taggart
Smith
Geckler
R. M. Coleman
David Erdman
Democrats United in Indianapolis Precinct Meetings
Democratic precinct committeemen held Friday and Saturday meetings across Indianapolis to assess city conditions. Leaders reported Democrats are more united and ready for a fight, with mayoral direction cited as ensuring a precise citywide condition check.
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Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Campaign to Get Voters to the Polls
Both parties push get out the vote efforts with timed block systems. Republicans aim to contact voters at specific hours and will pursue those absent by 10 a.m. Democrats use a similar plan, making it hard for eligible voters to avoid precinct workers on election day.
Affidavit by Carpenters Union Member on 1897 Home Alterations
Samuel L. Temple a carpenter union member swears that Charles A. Bookwalter during home alterations in 1897 used nonunion carpenters. The affidavit documents union disputes over labor in the project.
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Samuel L. Temple
Carpenters’ Union 21
Chas. A. Bookwalter
Parade Honoring Dewey Draws Millions Along Seven Mile Route
A nationwide parade commemorating Admiral Dewey stretched seven miles from the Grant tomb to the Washington arch. About five million spectators lined elaborately decorated stands as visiting troops were greeted. Dewey reviewed the procession from Madison Square, admiring the arch he first saw.
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Grant
Gen. Washington
Madison Square
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Manila
No Love for Dewey in Santiago de Cuba
In southern Cuba all Americans honor Admiral Dewey with public decorations but local papers show little appreciation for his role in Cuba’s freedom from Spain. They urge Americans to leave soon, warning the Cuban machetes remain sharp.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Cuba
Admiral Dewey
Lectures on Spiritualism and Public Notices at Shover's Hall
The Society of Spiritual Science at Shover's Hall 328 E Market St announces Mrs Lee F Prior will lecture Sunday Oct 1 at 10 45 am and 7 43 pm with platform tests after the evening talk. Mrs Mary Ellen Lease to give two lectures Sunday Oct 15 morning on The politics of the Lord's prayer and evening on The economic mission of spiritualism. Public invited and music noted at all Sunday meetings. Separately numerous small ads list FOR SALE FOR RENT and WANTED items and services with locations around the city.
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Society of Spiritual Science
Shover’s Hall
E. Market St
Lee F. Prior
Mary Ellen Lease
Kansas
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. It notes refunds if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box with a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Skirt Dancer Detained After Meridian Street Incident
A senior Carrie Kisling from E Court was arrested Saturday after a skirt dancing display in Meridian street wholesale district. A policeman took her to the station, ending a sensational scene.
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Carrie Kisling
E. Court
Indianapol is Stock Market Cattle and Hog Prices
Indianapolis price report lists cattle receipts of 130 head and hog receipts 3 300 with Friday shipments. Markets show good to prime steer prices unrelated to exact pounds, with values for heifers cows calves and bulls. Hogs and lambs are noted as active or quiet with price ranges and weights.
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City Grain Market Inspections Report Weekly Wheat and Corn Prices
Saturday market inspections show No. 3 red wheat rejected total eight cars and mixed results for corn from No. 1 white to No. 4 mixed. Prices list by grade include No. 2 white at 32 1 6 to 32 1 4 cents, No. 3 white at 32 1 4 cents, No. 2 yellow at 32 1 2 cents, and assorted mixeds. Oats steady with No. 2 white at 25 cents and No. 2 mixed at 23 1 4 cents. Timothy hay offered at 38.50 to 9.00 per unit.
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Timothy
Shiel Co. reports steady anti-teast market at Indianapolis yards
B R Shiel & Co notes good receipts at Interstate stock yards Indianapolis on Saturday September 30 1899 with cattle and stock steady to firm. Prices cited include 220 lb heavy and medium grade from 4 85 to 4 70 at dock 4 75 light stock 4 60 to 4 75. Ten buyers at new yards versus one at old yards. urging consignments to the interstate yards.
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Indianapolis
Ind
B. R. Shiel
Interstate Stock Yards
Commission
Interstate
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