Indiana civil war claim check held by governor aide
A $625,000 Indiana civil war claim check arrived at the governor's office but Col. Charles E. Wilson would not commit to confirming its arrival or timing. Governor Durbin, away fishing in Michigan, is due back in a week. officials say steps to evaluate the claim will be taken upon his return, with no delays or complications stated.
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Indiana
Charles E. Wilson
Durbin
Michigan
Col
Wilson
Panama
Bintet
States Receive Civil War Reimbursement Checks
Illinois Governor Yates received by mail a warrant for 1 005 129 9 for advances in arming troops in the Civil War. He will endorse it, credit the revenue fund, and issue a collection order. Michigan Governor Bliss received 587 167 62 from the federal government for interest on Civil War bonds. The check goes to the state treasury.
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Springfield
Ill
Wates
Illinois
United States
Yates
Auditor of Public Accounts
McCullough
Wil Mamoon
Lansing
Mich
Bliss
Michigan
Three Men in Swimming Near White River Bridge
Three grown men bathed unclothed in White River near the Kentucky perenne Wagon bridge were seen on an island with bicycles on the west bank left as custodians of their clothes. Police pursued, they fled, later used three barrels for cover, and the clothes were brought to the station. Also injured was Henry Cee junior, eleven, struck by a streetcar on South Meridian street. he sustained head wounds and a concussion but received medical care. The Williams Pump Company of Indianapolis was recently incorporated with capital of 16,000 dollars, and Richmond Athletic Association Inc. reports capital stock of 10,000 dollars. Trust Company notified of a capital increase to 100,000 dollars.
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White River
Kentuckyperenne
Streit
Losh
van Camp
Henry Cee Injarea
Henry Cee
Benry Coe
South Meridian Street
Co. 1
Indiana
Williams Pump Company
Indianpolis
Andrew C. Franke
Lee H. Wil
Frederick Zwicker
Richmond Athletic Association
M. C. Henley
C. A. Gaar
H. HM
Richard Sedewick
John J. H. Litebtentels
C. Jessup
Trust Company
of State
Dr William F Curryer Dies After Sudden Stroke
Dr William F Curryer a recognized Indianapolis physician died suddenly yesterday about 11 30 am likely from a stroke. He collapsed in Connor optical store on Monument place after visiting Deaconess Hospital for a consultation with Dr Carl Winter. He expired en route to his home at 122 College avenue. He had served as secretary of the State Board of Medical Examination and helped shape medical law. Funeral at 18 1 2 College avenue tomorrow at 4 o clock with private Crown Hill burial.
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William F. Curryer
Curryer
Deaconess Hospital
Carl Wintey
Monument Place
Charles W. Connor
Connor
Dr. Curryer
Carl Winter
Dr. Winter
Shelbyville
Winter
State Board of Medical Examination
Mount
Butler County
Ohio
Boone County
Indiana
Thorntown
Eclectic Medical College of
Cincinnati
Bellevue College
New York
National Association of Eclectics
Indiana Eclectic Association
Marion County Eclectic Association
Homeopathic Association of Indianapolis
Central Avenue
M. E. Church
College Avenue
Hiram
Michigan State Normal appoints I H Jones president
I H Jones, formerly superintendent of Indianapolis schools and later Cleveland, Ohio, schools chief, has been named president of Michigan State Normal School. Rumor had circulated that Frank L Jones might be a candidate, but he was not. The offered salary is reported at $6,000 per year.
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I. H. Jones
Indianapolis
Cleveland, O
Michigan State Normal School
Frank L. Jones
City News Notes and Community Updates
Dr J A Conkey returns from a three week East and Canada holiday. Major Robert Anderson W R C to present stereopticon and music at Pearson's Hall Wednesday. Henry C Olin Jr Indianapolis grocer files bankruptcy petition with assets $528.78. Mrs H B Holloway injured in tallyho overturn and confined at home with severe sprain. Frances E Willard W C T U to meet at Mrs W M Williams 18344 North Illinois street Tuesday 2 30 pm. Woman's Auxiliary railway postal clerks meet tomorrow at 2 0 o'clock with Mrs E O Smith North Delaware street. Twentieth annual Old Settlers reunion at Broad Ripple Park Thursday Aug 4 with picnic. Indianapolis Male Quartet to perform at Broad Ripple Park today. Body of Mrs Emma Sparks to be taken to Richmond home after death at St Vincent's Hospital. Cronbach of city earned high honors at Cincinnati University after Shortridge High School January class of 19% entry Hebrew Union College Cincinnati and Cin-
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J. A. Conkey
East
Canada
Robert Anderson W. R. C
Pearson's Hall
Henry C. Olin, Jr
Indianapolis
H. B. Holloway
Frances E. Willard
W. M. Williams
North Illinois Street
E. O. Smith
Delaware Street
Entertainments at Morrison Hall and local notices
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians will host an entertainment Tuesday evening at Morrison Hall Monument Place. L GO H and AOH divisions are invited. Mrs Bettie Fisher, 70, died Friday at her daughter’s home 180 North Meridian Street after a 10 day illness. Funeral at 11 am from Mrs Kahn’s home. President Sheerin of the New Telephone Company signed contracts to extend long distance lines with Vincennes Bloomfield Clay City and Worthington. Trinity M E congregation in West Indianapolis witnessed the burning of the church mortgage after paying a 1500 debt for recent remits.
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Auxtil
Order of Hibernians
Morrison's Hall
Monument Place
L. GO. H
Bettie Fisher
David Kahn
Kahn
North Meridian Street
Sheerin
New Telephone Company
Vincennes
Bloomfield
Clay City
Worthington
Indianapolis Company
Trinity M. E
Indianapolis
July Heat Presses On As Thermometer Rises
The forecast calls for hot dry weather for two or three more days as temperatures climb. Yesterday’s high reached 91 at 3 pm with a 74 degree low at sunrise. The day was unremarkable yet uncomfortable, with a slight breeze moderating the heat. The high is a few degrees above last year’s and above early July normals.
Union pressure on retailer over early Sunday closing policy
An Indianapolis scene erupted as the Retail Clerks Union executive committee pressed Frank M. Ryan to close his store at 9 30 pm Saturdays. Customers lingered inside while union members blocked entry and police kept the crowd back. Ryan defended finishing purchases before closing and pushing a barricading clerk, while praising the humane aims of early closing.
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Indianapoli Retail Clerks’ Union
George B. Rubens
John B. Kirkwood
Fred Kingston
A. C. Crook
Frank M. Ryan
South Illinois Street
Ryan
Hull and
Griffin
Union
George Rubens
Washington
Attempted murder at the workhouse guards
Prisoner Fred Williams, a negro inmate at the workhouse, grabbed Guard Thomas Howells’s revolver and shot him in the head during a dining-line confrontation. Howells survived with a scalp wound. Williams, serving for assault, was placed in the dungeon. Williams’ term ends May 1903 amid reports of prior insubordination.
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Fred Williams
Thomas Howells
Williams
Howells
Be Straw Hats! Straw Hats! Aton's Hat Store Route List
Indiana routes have been chosen as the official path to the National Educational Association convention in Minneapolis from July 7 to 11. The Indiana Official Train will depart Indianapolis at 11 3 a m on July 11, offering first class coaches and parlor cars with a special fare. Extra fare details and tickets available via local agents and W W Richardson. Additional summer travel offer to Atlantic City for June 17 at 15 dollars round trip, with stopovers at Sandusky Chautauqua Lake and Niagara Falls.
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Pennsylvania
Vandalia
Indiana
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Minn
Indianapolis
W. W. Richardson
New Methods Win Relief From Chronic Ailments
A regional health advert claims Dr Sparnhurst is a top osteopath offering a new mechanical treatment. Testimonials from Prof W T Ayres and T J McMillan praise immediate relief from asthma, rheumatism, catarrh, and digestive issues after treatment. Jno M Whitney reports lasting gains and resumed work after fourteen pounds gained. Free examination and personal attention with registered osteopaths at the Sparnhurst Institute.
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Sparnhurst
W. T. Ayres
de Pauw University
Spannhart
T. J. McMillan
Greencastle
Ind
Spaunhurst
United States
Jno. M. Whitney
Douglass Street
Brewer & Love Brothers
Spathurst
Crown Hill
Indianapolis Arsenal Sale Proposal and Army Post Site Plan
Official statement from Adjutant General Corbin follows Secretary Root authorization to sell the Indianapolis arsenal and to purchase land near the city for an army post. The fate of the plan hinges on local proposals to buy the arsenal grounds and to sell land for the post as Indianapolis is urged to act promptly with a technical school funding effort led by A. C. Harris, P. H. Jameson, and G. W. Brown.
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Root
Indianapolis
Corbin
Ludington
Ruhlen
Quartermaster's Department
Arsenal
National Technical School
A. C. Harris
P. H. Jameson
G. W. Brown
Fashionable summer shirtwaist set with matching pins
A complete four pin belt pin trio offers matching patterns described as exclusive, beautiful and popular for the summer girl. The set sells for four to six dollars and fifty cents, appealing to shoppers seeking coordinated accessories.
Technical Institute seeks funds to buy arsenal grounds
A committee formed to raise funds for the National Technical Institute plans to purchase arsenal grounds. A Winona conference included Addison Co Harris and Dr P H Jameson among others, with participation by the Winona Assembly, University of Indiana, and city officials led by Mayor Bookwalter. The effort faces continued meetings and fundraising steps.
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Arsenal
National Technical Institute
Winona
Addison Co. Harris
P. H. Jameson
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W.f.curryer
Marion County Eclectic Medical Society
William Curryer
F. M. Culver
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C. R. Crow
E. G. Winter
C. W. P. Best
Homeopathic Society
Indianapolis Homeopathic Society
O. 5
Runnels
W. F. Curryer
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Curyer
Drs. George
Drs. Stewart
C. B. McCulloch
W. A. Spurgeon
Muncie
Indiana Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Michigan State Normal
L. H. Jones
City News Notes
Abraham Cronbach
Cincinnati University
Cronbach
Shortridge High School
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
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Aton’s Hat Store
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Failles
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Langsenkamp Bros
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Leo Lando
Pennsylvania St
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Wood
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Meyer & Newcomb
E. Market St
Herrington’s
East Market
Jess Gol
Cottes
E. J. Heeb
Tudor Hall
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Fredonia Allen
J. Cumming Smith
Knickerbocker Hall
Stone Residence
Morton Place
Jos. W. Selvage
Lombard
Knabe Pianos
Starr Piano Company
North
Pennsylvania Street
Adjutant General
Gibson
Rsenal
May Wright Sewall
Theo. L. Sewall
Julius C
Walkegon
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Plymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
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Patricia
Moltke
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Hambure-American Line
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Frenze! Bros
Holland
R. M. Mueller
Delaware and
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Mt. Clemens
Clinton River
Detroit
Lake St. Clair
F. Tt. Eastman
Chamber of Commerce
Royal Frontenac
Deutsch Tailoring Co
South Ilinois
Kipp Brothers Coo
Haldwin
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Buffalo
Harmon & Hall
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