Want Miles for Marshal on G A R Parade
Grand Army veterans urge General Miles to be marshal of the Washington encampment parade in October. Letters to Commander-in-chief Torrence advocate a Civil War veteran for the honor, despite Miles' initial refusal. Miles may alter plans to attend, as thousands favor his leadership at the parade.
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Grand Army
Indianapolis Journal
Washington, D. C
General Miles
Torrence
Miles
Washington
Deficit in Post Office Dept eyed for cuts
Washington Aug 17 The Post Office Department runs an annual deficit near 3 million dollars. Auditor Henry A Castle suggests three measures to wipe it out without hurting efficiency. Proposes trimming free franking for other departments and Congress, curbing railroads payments for mail transport, and reforming second class mailing abuses to stop loss of funds.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Postoffice Department
Henry A. Castle
Congress
Post Office Department
Post Office
United States
Madden
Peddler Plunges From Thirteenth Floor In NYC Skyscraper
A peddler entered a New York skyscraper and climbed to the thirteenth story where he was kicked down the stairs. Tenants on the twelfth floor rushed to the scene and pushed him further toward the street, shouting in excitement as he descended. He stood briefly, marveled at the fall, and exclaimed in German about the building’s “system” and lack of elevator.
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New York Press
Ballot and Ballet in Off-Year Election Talk
A visitor from New England says residents pay less attention to off-year elections. A Kentucky interlocutor counters that local issues still draw early activity at the polls, noting shootings have occurred before daylight in past off-year cycles.
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New Eng
Comment on Democratic unity in a rural dialogue
A conversation features Farmers Mowesbacker-Waal and Hornbeak-Mebbe discussing the need for a united Democratic front to win. Eben is urged to accept that moving from a broken back to an unbroken stance is a significant step.
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Puck
Farmer Mowesbacker
Gas Muncie Plans Higher Rates and Metered Meters
Muncie Natural Gas Company reveals a winter plan to supply gas at 50 cents per 2000 cubic feet with higher rates for excess usage and to limit heating gas to paying customers. Elwood will install gas meters this fall, charging 18 cents per thousand cubic feet starting October 1, with installations beginning immediately.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Culver Academy Hosts Naval Cadet Ball by H. H. Culver
The Culver naval cadets held the season’s social highlight at Maxinkuckee with a blue and white affair at the Culver academy. Japanese lanterns and electric nautical designs lit the grounds and gym. Mrs. Culver fired the opening cannon, a grand eight-foot model ship was presented, and over a hundred couples joined in a grand march escorting the Culvers. Prominent Indianapolis guests attended the lake event.
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Indianapolis Journal
Culver
Ind
Culver Naval Cadets
H. H. Culver
St. Louis
Academy
Naval Cadets
Gignilliat
Naval School
Culver Summer Naval School
Indianapolis
Prisoner spirited from Illinois into Indiana by a deputy sheriff
A Boone county deputy sheriff, Smith Cox, arrested John Mutchler in Danville and spirited him back to Lebanon without requisition papers. Mutchler, once sent to Jeffersonville Reformatory five years ago, had escaped after two years and was hiding despite ongoing efforts to recapture him.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Smith Cox
Boone County
John Mutchler
Danville
Cox
Mutchler
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Reformatory
Depty
Death by own action of a rejected lover at Muncie
Samuel Hughes aged thirty committed death by own action by taking morphine in Muncie after a woman he asked to marry refused him calling him a drunkard. He earlier told his brother he would kill himself after Miss Mattie Miller jilting him. He ingested poison at Forest Park schoolhouse and was found dead an hour later. His parents are well to do people living seven miles north of the city.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie, Inc
Samuel Hughes
Richard Hughes
Mattie Miller
Hughes
Forest Park
Poe Ine
Bartender Clubbed in Anti Saloon Clash at Alexandria
In Alexandria an anti saloon drive backed by the Anti-saloon League led to violence at a saloon. Special deputy constables tried to enter. bartender Lee Abbott resisted and was struck, losing consciousness briefly and remaining in serious condition. The Rev Sidney Bennett of Anderson led protesters. District farmers institutes announced by Purdue University with events Aug 24 and 27 in Princeton with A. W. Butler and Prof. W. C. Latta.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Aus
Alexandria
Anti-saloon League
Sidney Bennett
Ansterson
Lee Abbott
Flehe
Aboott
Abbott
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Princeton
A. W. Butler
W. C. Latta
Elks carnival and farm institute set readings across Indiana
A district stockmen Institute will be held at Anderson on Aug 2 with speakers including W E Stone Purdue Virginia C Meredith and J J W Billingsley. Central Passenger Association offers one fare round trip from Indiana points for certificate holders signed by W C Latta. Elkhart hosts Elks carnival with Gaskill Mundy attractions and a lighted avenue. In Muncie two new cold roll sets boost Midland mill capacity. Richmond reports Fred Johnson’s corn husking machine patent and testing advances.
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W. E. Stone
Purdue
Virginia C. Meredith
Cambridge City
J. J. W. Billingsley
Indianapolis
Central Passenger Association
Indiana
W.C. Latta
Lafayette
Farmers’ Institutes
Professor Latta
Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Gaskill-Mundy Company
Main Street
Elks
Muncie
Midland
American Sheet-steel Company
N. D. F. Wilson
Richmond
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Canada
United States
Central Bottle and Supply Plant to Restart in Elwood
The Central Bottle and Supply Company plant in Elwood Ind will restart September 2 under local ownership led by Dr C N Suttner. A new six ring tank has been installed and other improvements made, boosting employment to over 200. A gas producer is en route and will be installed this week ensuring abundant fuel.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Central Bottle and Supply Company
C. N. Suttner
Body of H. E. Ellis brought for interment in Lebanon
The body of H. E. Ellis found Friday along the Big Four near Greensburg was identified by the Journal description and brought to Lebanon for burial. The coroner’s inquest ruled death from a fall from a west bound train near Greensburg Thursday night, concussion of the brain causing almost instantaneous death. Ellis, unmarried, was a son of Nancy J. Ellis of Elwood. Separately at Elwood the annual picnic and schoolmates’ reunion of Madison Hamilton and Tipton counties drew over 300 attendees at Beckner grove with a morning reunion of nine Sunday schools joining in a choral program, marking a larger turnout than before.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
H. E. Ellis
Big Four
Greensburg
Ellis
Nancy J. Ellis
Elwood
Madison
Hamilton
Tipton Counties
Beckner Grove
Terre Haute Companies Win Pythias Prizes in San Francisco Return Reception
The friends of Terre Haute firms that won prizes at the Knights of Pythias encampment in San Francisco plan a reception on their return. Captain Duddietson earned best company commander prize, a distinction he previously won at Toronto two years ago. His company also took first prize in Class A at Toronto.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Duddieston
Toronto
Salem paper ban on fair prize promotion disrupts mail
Postmaster in Salem ordered the removal of Salem papers and advertising matter about the fair prize drawing for a rubber-tired buggy. The ticket holders were to draw the free prize in a scheme common to the region.
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Indianapolis Journal
Salem
Ind
Dennis
Post Office Department
Father Delaney of St Patrick's Dies in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana on August 17 the Rev Father J F Delaney of St Patrick's parish is reported. Details of his life and service are noted, with emphasis on his parish work and local impact.
Irremovable rector named by Bishop Wording
The church in this city announces the appointment of an irremovable rector by Bishop Wording. The news came today. Thorntown Indiana Aug 17 Stephen Ward, known locally, was kicked by a horse yesterday in the breast and is severely injured with uncertain recovery prospects. Ridgeville Indiana Aug 17 Anna Zimmerman, wife of Emmanuel Zimmerman of Emmettsville, died Aug 14 aged 73 leaving a widower and eight sons. She emigrated from Germany over fifty years ago. Dublin Indiana Aug 17 William Mitchell, 64, died today of dropsy at Germantown. Civil War veteran. Mrs Elizabeth Ward, 67, widow of Sylvanus Ward, died of paralysis at her daughter’s home near Dublin.
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Indianapolis Journal
Thorntown
Ind
Stephen Ward
Ridgeville
Anna
Emmanuel Zimmerman
Emmettsville
Wettenberg
Germany
United States
Dublin
William Mitchell
Germantown
Elizabeth Ward
Sylvanus Ward
Walter Henly
Prohibition Aims to Organize Anti Crime Society in Muncie
The Rev. Sidney Bennett of Anderson plans to organize an anti crime society in Muncie on Monday night with Prohibition party supporters to aid in Delaware county. The group seeks to suppress crime and bolster Prohibitionist activity in the area. Davis and Roberts announce a new brick shop on Anderson street in Elwood as part of a block of brick businesses near the opera house and Northlane building. The Helen Hunt Club of Cambridge City, founded 1889 by Mesdames Marson Shutts Meredith, plans a colonial history season with new work ahead.
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Anderson Street
Richmond
Indiana
Helen Hunt Club
Cambridge City
Mesdames J. W. Marson
Ophelia Shutts
Virginia C. Meredith
The
United States
Steel Plant Planned by J J Hill in Montana
Great Falls reports that J J Hill of the Great Northern Railroad will build a monster steel and iron plant after plans were drawn. He bought a half interest in the Conrad iron mines in Chateau county for 25000 dollars. Mines lie in the Sweet Grass hills with ore enough to supply for a century per Hill’s experts.
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Great Falls
Mont
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad Company
Hill
Conrad Iron Mines
Chateau County
Sweet Grass Hills
Epidemic of Crime in Jackson County Illinois
Six persons have died violently in Jackson County in the past week. The latest shooting near Reddlesville killed William Smith, while his son Jacob was wounded but expected to recover. A game of craps at a negro picnic sparked the assault, and the scene lies two miles from where Levee Commissioner Riley was slain in bed last Thursday.
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Murphysboro
Ill
Jackson County
William Smith
Jacob
Reddlesville
Riley
Theaters Showroom Books for Upcoming Plays
Seats go on sale at English's this morning for Al G Field's ministress to be staged Thursday evening. The Park Theater presents The Darkest Hour today with Charles A Gardner in the principal role, featuring the German comedian.
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al G. Field
the Park Theater
Charles A. Gardner
Montani to Visit New York For Week
Mr Tony Montani will leave tomorrow for a week's visit in New York. Mr and Mrs J B Kaufman and daughter Edith have returned after a two weeks outing at St Joseph and vicinity. Miss Kathryn Coyle of Peru who has been the guest of Miss Mary McNellis for a month returned home last night.
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Tony Montani
New York
J. B. Kaufman
Edith
St. Joseph and Vicinity
Kathryn Coyle
Peru
Mary McNells
Home Dressmaking Hints by May Manton
Simple blouses suited to formal occasions are in demand and fill a recognized need. The pretty blouse shown adapts to many materials and combinations and is both in style and becoming. The original is of lettuce green.
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May Manton
Lace blouse and vest pattern from The Journal Indianapolis
Patterns and instruction describe a louisine silk blouse with a cream lace vest, reversible cuffs, tucked sleeves, and gathered front waist. It gives yardage for 41 inch and 27 inch widths, size busts 32 to 40, and notes pattern coupon details and address for Pattern Dept. The Journal Indianapolis.
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the Journal
Indianapolis
Ind
Concord littering from vacation crowds harms literary heritage
Boston Herald notes visitors litter the Concord streets leaving papers lunch boxes and debris near historic shrines and landmarks. The piece laments the impact on Emerson Hawthorne Alcott Thoreau and other writers whose reputations suffer as Concord battles waste and aging streets.
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Boston Herald
Concord
Root
Branch
Emerson
Hawthorne
Alcott
Thoreau
Bethany Park Bethany Assembly Ends After Successful Meeting
The Bethany Assembly at Bethany Park concludes its last Sunday of the season with morning services by Frank Hyatt Smith and Ira Billman, a Lord's Supper, and evening messages by E. T. Lane and local performers. Managers anticipate next year to open debt free with improved grounds and cottages.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bethany Park
Bethany Assembly
T. J. Legg
Frank Hyatt Smith
Buffalo
N. Y
Harris
Richmond
E. T. Forsythe
Frank Thomas
Ira Billman
Indianapolis
Harris Sisters
E. T. Lane
Bainbridge
Christ the Model
Assembly
Bethany
National Bible Conference Opens at Winona with 1000 Ministers
WARBAW Ind Aug 17 The eighth annual National Bible Conference opens in Winona with about 1000 ministers in attendance. Rev J Wilbur Chapman preaches on church coldness and lack of Christ in preaching. Rev George Johnston Ross of St Paul’s Westbourne Grover London preaches on the Glory of Christ. Outdoor hillside service by Rev James Mursell attracts nearly 3000. Evening sermon by Rev George Jackson of Edinburgh. Sunday school attendance reaches 2000, largest in Winona history, as W W C Hall from Indianapolis announces plans to make Winona the Sunday school center by securing annual meetings of the International committee.
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St. Paul's Church
Westbourne Grover
London
United States
Northfield
James Mursell
Upper Clapton Baptist Church
Mursell
F. B. Meyer
Christian Endeavor Movement
Europe
George Jackson
Methodist Tabernacle
Edinburgh
Scotland
Winona
W.W. C. Hall
Indianapolis
International Committee
Spiritists' Chesterfield Camp Draws Thousands in Indiana
In the Anderson Spiritists camp at Chesterfield about 4500 people enjoyed the day until rain interrupted the band concert and other features. Speakers included J. Clegg Wright of Cincinnati Mrs. Harlow of Boston and E. W. Emerson of New Hampshire. The meeting will last one more week.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Spiritualists
Chesterfield
J. Clegg Wright
Cincinnati
Salem Church of Christ Opens Catholic Building In Salem
Salem ind August 17 hundreds attend a basket meeting to open the Catholic Church building now used by the Church of Christ without formal dedication. Co Reverend H H Adamson of Ellettsville leads services as dinner is served in Court Park. Lafayette ind August 17 ten thousand attend closing Battle Ground camp meeting with six excursion trains from here. Rev Ostrom presides tabernacle services as many testify.
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Indianapolis Journal
Salem
Ind
Church of Christ
Court Park
H. H. Adamson
Ellettsville
Lafayette
Battle Ground Camp
Ostrom
Tabernacle
Rifle Range Tragedy Halts Minnesota Guard Practice
In Minneapolis on August 17, three year old John Krisko, near Columbia Ridge, wandered into the line of fire during target practice by Company F, First Regiment, Minnesota National Guard. Captain P A Walton fired at what he thought was a sheet of paper from a bush, and the boy collapsed and died fifty yards away. Walton offered to assist police and was not arrested.
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Minn
Minnesota National Guard
Columbia Ridge
John Krisko
P. A. Walton
Walton
Roosevelt and family attend Christ Episcopal Church
Oyster Bay Aug. 17 President Roosevelt and family attend Christ Episcopal Church. Dr P M Rixey surgeon general of the US Navy and Mrs Rixey spend the day at Sagamore Hill and plan to return to Washington tomorrow. He says Mrs McKinley’s health remains satisfactory after recent contact.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Christ Episcopal Church
P. M. Rixey
United States Navy
Rixey
Sagamore Hill
Washington
McKinley
Burglary Suspects Battle Police. One Killed in Detroit
In Detroit Edward Lenehan died from a bullet wound after four burglars tried to enter a local grocery. Policeman Lemond exchanged fire, wounding Lenehan in the hip and abdomen during the early morning incident.
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Mich
Edward Lenehan
Polleemman
F. J. Lemond
Lemond
Lenehan
Nebraska Sees Record Heat Across State
Lincoln Nebraska August 17 heat peaked as the hottest day of the year with temperatures from to 10 percent. Fairbury recorded over 100 degrees for six hours as hot winds swept the region. Corn in spots suffers for lack of rain.
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Neb
Nebraska
Fairbury
Senate clashes shake public respect in Arkansas Gazette
The Arkansas Gazette reports that Democratic readers fear Senate brawls harm national esteem as members clash with each other, the street car conductor, and others, signaling a crisis in public trust and governance.
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Arkansas Gazette
United States Senate
Census Finds More Bachelors Than Spinsters Nationwide
The Census Office reports 726,779 bachelors aged twenty or over and 4,195,446 maidens, a national tilt of 2,531,333 more single men. East states show surplus of bachelors, with Wyoming leading in ratio. West states offer wider marriage odds, notably Idaho, Montana and Oregon.
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Kansas
Obituary of Col William Hemphill founder of Atlanta Constitution
Colonel William Arnold Hemphill, founder and longtime business manager of the Atlanta Constitution, died at his Peachtree Street residence. Aged sixty, he was born May 15, 1842 in Athens Georgia, served in the Confederate Army, wounded at Gettysburg, and moved to Atlanta in 1887 to help found the Constitution.
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Atlanta, Ga
William Arnold Hemphill
The
Atlanta Constitution
Peachtree Street
Hemphill
Athens
State University of Georgia
Gettysburg
Atlanta
Constitution
Notable Local Leaders and Commemoration Losses
An obituary roundup notes former Atlanta alderman and mayor Colonel Hemphill who led several city institutions and had two marriages, with the second occurring this past year. CHESHIRE Mass on Aug 17 reports M Hopkins of New York dying suddenly on a streetcar from araemic poisoning. he wrote on science and authored Experimental Science. his burial will be in Albion. LA CROSSE Wis on Aug 17 records Capt R C Morris, founder of the first G A R post named for McKinley, a leading G A R figure, dies at fifty eight.
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Capital City Bank
Atlanta Trust and Banking Company
Atlanta Streetcar Company
Hemphill
Cheshire
Mass
M. Hopkins
New York City
R. C. Morris
United States
McKinley
Hangman's Bill Paid From Army Emergency Transport Fund
Washington reports a War Department auditor recounts a strange voucher for a hangman hire. The bill appeared irregular yet was charged to the emergency transportation fund, justified as necessary emergency transport. The tale ends with the bandit to Ballygoo journey described as essential for public service.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
War Department
Black
Ballygoo
Bottum Toast Sparks Anecdotes at Milwaukee Banquet
Mr. Bottum, introducer John Johnston, and Attorney E. H. Bottum share memories at a Milwaukee bank banquet. Bottum recalls childhood jokes about hell, a Bottum-leaf pit, and a painful move into the Pabst building, ending with a humorous strawberry box comparison.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Bottum
John Johnston
E. H. Bottum
Pabst
Herouse
Notable merit and lineage in Oliver Wendell Holmes
The Washington Star comments on Oliver Wendell Holmes as an example of individual merit tied to distinguished ancestry. It notes the phenomenon of great men proving worthy of parentage and laments that diligent students often attract less attention than the more wayward.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Indiana Farmer Vows Debt Free Gratitude by Voting Republican
A farmer in Indiana thanks the Lord for being out of debt and vows to express gratitude by keeping his ballot dry and voting the Republican ticket in the upcoming election.
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Philadelphia
Indiana
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