Right of Way Hurdle Delays Ind Lebanon Frankfort Line
WHITESTOWN Ind Sept 4 Landowners the Cragun heirs refuse to deed the first fifty feet of right of way delaying the Indianapolis Lebanon and Frankfort line project. Court rulings force condemnation of remaining land, leading to two sharp curves near the Your Railroad. Lime Fort Wayne interurban work begins at New Haven with 20 men and teams. Indianapolis Board of Works seeks franchise on streets north.
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Indianapolis Journal
Whitestown
Ind
Indianapolis, Lebanon & Frankfort
Cragun
Cragon
Lafayette Traction Co
Townsend, Reed & Co
Buileits
Lafayette Company
Big Four
Townsend, Heed & Co
Crain Hetre
Arace
Indianappelis Journal
Fort Wayne
New Haven
W. Stanley
Adianapolis
Board of Works
Van Buren Council Grants Franchise For Traction Line
Marion Ind Sept 4 The Van Buren Town Council last night granted a franchise to the Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Genveny which proposes to extend its Wabash to Marion through Van Buren completing the traction lines from napolis to Fort Wayne.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
van Buren
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Trac- Genveny
Wabash
Van =ios
Fort Wayne
Prisoner in Bloomington Jail Hangs Self With Blanket Rope
In Bloomington Edward Graves of Harrodsburg attempted suicide by hanging in jail this afternoon. He twisted a bed blanket into a rope, looped it over a crossbar, and lowered himself until his toes touched the floor. He was cut down and is said to be mercifully unconscious. Graves, 25, faced a murder-accusation from a man he had allegedly attempted to kill.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Edward Graves
Harrodsburg
Graves
Monon Residents Raise Money To Mourn Unidentified Railroad Victim
In Monon Indiana the unidentified man killed in the railroad yards was exhumed and interred as found after the accident. Citizens raised money to buy new clothes and embalm the remains, a second sum collected that morning and the body buried this afternoon amid indignation at the coroner's orders.
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Indianapolis Journal
Monon
Ind
Seclind
Morey
Reverend J C Murray Vindicated in Honor Case
Richmond Indiana September 4 The ministerial trial court in progress here for two days investigated a charge of immoral conduct against Rev J C Murray a faculty member at Gammon The Seminary Atlanta Ga The jury vindicated Murray and the prosecution reserved the case for annual conference at Noblesville spring Murray will resume work at Gammon The case is not expected to be revived
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
J. C. Murray
Gammon
Atlanta
Noblesville
TREASURER ROSE $11 205 SHORT
In Wabash Indiana on September 4 the examination of John B. Rose treasurer's books revealed a shortage of 11 205 and that misappropriation began in 1980. Experts Elihas Scott and Fremont McLees found smaller takings earlier, suggesting a long running deficit.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash, Indé
John B. Rose
Elihas Scott
Fremont Mclees
Rose
Defalcation S Hazy City City Clerk Rose Case Involving Wabash Bank
The report notes a bank defalcation in which bondsmen demand transfer of funds from Wabash National Bank. $185 found in a vault drawer, cash book missing, and a $4 tax check cashed by Rose last Saturday. Bondsmen meet at 9 tomorrow to decide steps, with no arrest yet.
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Wabash National Bank
Mcleos
Rose
C. E. Cowsill
Wabash National
First National
Section Man Killed by Train at Hillsboro Crossing
William Nipp a section man was killed instantly when a Brig Four passenger train struck him at the Hillsboro crossing north of New Castle Ind He warned buggy occupants as the train approached and died at about fifty leaving a wife and four children He was brother to James Nipp proprietor of Nipps Springs A colored boy found near Stinesville unconscious near Monon Railroad and not expected to survive.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Castle
Ind
Brig
Wiliam Nipp
Hillsboro Crossing
Nipp
James Nipp
Here
Bloomington
Monon
Stinesville
Jefferson Litton
Unconscious man found near Kokomo may have fallen from bicycle
A man identified as Louis Meagle of Wheeling West Virginia was found dying beside a road a mile northwest of Kokomo on September 4. He wore a Knights of Pythias badge and is being cared for by local knights. He sustained a spinal injury and a bicycle found nearby suggests a possible fall from the bike.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Louis Meagle
Wheeling
W. Va
Portland Woman Injured In Fall Near College Corner
Mrs. William Force of College Corner two miles south of Portland fell in a cellar and was found unconscious by her husband. She suffered a scalp wound and gushing mouth bleeding. Condition is serious and details of the accident are unclear.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
William Force
College Corner
Here
Elder Aaron Wilker Dies at 78 in Kokomo
Elder Aaron Wilker a renowned Kokomo minister lecturer and author died at his home aged seventy eight He spent fifty seven years in Christian ministry founding more churches than any Indiana minister His career began in the anti slavery era and included 189 public discussions and multiple religious works Born in 1826 he served in Indianapolis before retiring last year Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Kokomo
Ind
Aaron Wilker
Indiana
Longtime Spiceland minister Rev Pennington dies at 85
Rev John P Pennington aged eighty five died this morning in Spiceland Ind He was born in Barnesville Ohio in 1817 moved to the county in 1823 and lived there most his life A traveling salesman in youth he later served about forty years as a minister in the Friends Church He escorted Mrs James G Blaine and sister on an East trip and is survived by widow and two children Levi T Pennington of Spiceland and Mrs Allen C Dicks of Fairmount.
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Indianapolis Journal
Spiceland
Ind
John P. Pennington
Barnesville
Philadelphia
New York
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
James G. Blaine
Friends’ Church
Levi T. Pennington
Allen C. Dicks
Fairmount
Mrs Townsend Dies. Clergy Couple Linked to Elkhart Pastors
Elkhart, Ind. learned of the death in Bedford Pa of Mrs Townsend wife of Rev H B Townsend former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart for eleven years and a Fort Wayne Presbytery member. The Townsend family left Elkhart in January after he accepted a Bedford call. She had been in frail health for some time and the funeral is set for Friday at Montgomery Square Pa where she was born.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Bedford
Townsend
H. B. Townsend
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Wayne
Montgomery Square
Death of County’s Wealthiest Citizen in Rising Sun
Capt. Hiram Barricklow aged seventy five prominent land owner and leading figure in Rising Sun died at his home after a brief illness. He was the county’s wealthiest resident and an influential local figure.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rising Sun
Ind
Hiram Barricklow
William Ryan Dies in Bedford Saloon Owner's Death
William Ryan aged sixty five died of heart failure at his Bedford home last night after years of running a saloon and recent retirement. The obituary notes his long service in the trade and his residence in Bedford.
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Bedford
Ind
William Ryan
County fair draws large crowds and hints at relief for deficit
At Lafayette the county fair drew over five thousand for horse show and races, with cattle sheep and horses judged and premiums announced. Greenfield hosted a floral parade led by Miss Danay Patterson and a queen, drawing crowds and promising more attendance Friday and Saturday. Salem fair reports strong live stock exhibits and sizable crowds, with attractions pleasing attendees.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Greenfield
Danay Patterson
Isses Pearl Trees
Kate Watson
Nellie Peck
Carrie Brooks
Roxa Patterson
Hazel Loehr
Sharons
Friand Baterdey
Dodging Labor Questions Faces City Leaders
TERRE HAUTE Sept 4 The Democratic City Council again dodges the union labor issue after a spring vote favored union printing. Printing remains with nonunion Gazette, which has not endorsed the new administration, while union labor watches to see if the referendum is honored. MUNCIE Ind Sept 4 A Democratic conference convened with State Chairman W H OBrien and other officials. meeting kept quiet with no stated objective.
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Democratic Council of
Terre Haute
Indianapolis Journal
Democratic City Council
Democratic Council
Gazette
Democratic
Muncie
Ind
W. H. O’brien
J. M. Adair
Portland
Albert Schoonover
Attica
R. H. Hartford
United Brethren Conference Targets Mission Debt Elimination
United Brethren Conference at Marion discusses wiping out a $30,000 debt from the general missionary board. A bank offering and Christmas gift are planned. The board urges closer cooperation with the Women's Missionary Society and unified leadership for education and native ministry training. There is emphasis on evangelistic activities, tent meetings, and a large overflow gathering. Special reports cover missions and church elections.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Conference of the United Brethren Church
General Missionary Board
Mission Board
Women's Missionary Society
Noa
J. E. Shannon
Iss Lou Rubush
Indianapolis
Women’s Missionary Society
M. Weekly
Dayton
W. R. Sunk
C. C. Mower
Geneva
Alonzo Meyers
Shelbyville
J. E. Paddock
Selma
W. M. Dawson
Montpelier
Arrested In Store He Burglarized In Portland
PORTLAND Ind September 4 Ed Circles establishment burglarized of tobacco and supplies Horace Bennett a young man arrested in the store he robbed Bennett confessed and a quantity of stolen goods checks a revolver dirk knife and other items found in his pockets A search at his home uncovered the remainder of the goods.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Horace Bennett
Bennett
Harmons jailed for theft and county council actions noted
Elwood residents Harry and Cora Harmon, jailed in Marion for theft, had visitation leniency linked to the grand jury action. St Joseph parochial schools opened a ten month term with over 300 attendees. Wayne County Council adjourned, approving 135,776.47 in appropriations and a 6 cent tax rate cut, while denying a 3,500 grant for a Lafayette Home cottage. Other items: device for streetcar safety, Bye family reunion, shale gas strike, Vigo regiment reunion, Christian Endeavor convention, new pastor acceptance, Vigo teachers' institute, Adams County road election plan, bicycle accident, Carthage Record lease, Madison sidewalk contract.
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Harry
Cora Harmon
Marion
Harmons
Harry Shepard
Richmond
Wayne County Council
Grand Army
Wayne County
Lafayette
C. T. Green
Sweetser's Park
Elizabeth Rodney
Idianapolis
Portland
Bye
Charles Bye
Delaware County Christian Endeavor Union
Westside Park
Charles 8. Medbury
Anna
Anna Louie Minnich
Indianapolis
Bloomington
James D. Barr
New Wilmington
United Presbyterian Church
Angola
Teachers' Institute
R. L. Kelly
Earlham College
Georgia Alexander
J. F. Kinsey
Chicago
Decatur
Adams County Board of Commissioners
Evansville
Main Street
Thomas Cooney
Negro to be sold in Shelbyville Kentucky
Fisher Million, a negro indicted in 1901 for vagrancy and at large since, was captured in Lawrenceburg. He was found guilty today by a county court jury and sentenced to twelve months servitude. If sold, Sheriff Briggs will put him on the block. officials fear no buyer may be found.
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Shelbyville
Fisher
Lawrenceburg
Davis
Briggs
Fairmount Lodge Awards Building Contract to Local Contractor
In Fairmount Indiana the local Knights of Columbus lodge in regular session approved a contract for a new three story building to William H Minnick the project will use aged brick and modern design and construction will start next Monday with completion targeted later.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fairmount
Ind
1. Co. O. F. Lodge
William H. Minnick
Beasen
Bettors find odds at Kenilworth Park despite rain
Cold weather and a light shower at Kenilworth Park did not lift an ordinary racing day. Winners listed with odds include Shrine at 2 to 1, Belle of Bohemia at 7 to 5, Lone at 3 to 1, and ae at 8 to 6, with M. F. at 5 to 1.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Kenilworth Park
Shrine
M. F
Belle of Bohemia
Lone
Ofl Man
Capture of Two Government Gun Boats in Panama Bay
Washington reports a translated rebel official account of the July naval action in the Panama Bay. The Padilla defeated the gunboats Boyaca and Chucuito and captured the Aurora with crews, three generals, five colonels, 65 officers, 250 troops, and vast munitions. Prisoners to Las Tablas. ships to Chitre.
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Washington
Bay of Panama
Rafael Santos V
Padilla
Herrera
Boyaca
Aurora
Agua Dulce
Chucuito
Orge J. Lozano
Chitre
Salvation
Las Tablas
Median age rises as whites age faster than colored
Census Bureau data show rising median ages from 1900 to 1910 with whites increasing more than colored populations. White median ages climbed from about 22.4 to 23.4 across decades, while colored ages rose more slowly. factors include medical gains, fewer births, and immigrant inflow shaping older-age cohorts.
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
Anti-Imperialists vow to oppose Roosevelt policy
The New England Anti-imperialist League executive committee issued a declaration signed by George S. Boutwell and Erving Winslow. They reject rumors of pausing agitation and pledge to back Congress members opposing continued Philippines occupation and favoring immediate independence.
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Boston
The
New England Anti-imperialist League
George S. Boutwell
Erving Winslow
Roosevelt
Congress
Philippines
Big Four Enjoined Over Hay and Cotton Shipping Rates
An order from the United States Circuit Court flags the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad for not charging Planters' Compress Company equal rates for baled hay and grain. It also bars higher charges for shipping compressed cotton from East St Louis to New York for export than domestic rates, noting previous overcharges tied to a carload weight listed as 0.00 pounds.
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Springfield
Ill
United States Circuit Court
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
East St. Louis
New York
Puzzle coin found under Newark horse's shoulder
Portland Press reports a half-dollar piece lodged in a horse shoulder near Newark. Purchased last May for delivery, the animal showed a swelling that yielded the coin when lanced. Dr. James C. Corlles notes the 188?-dated quarter, suspecting concealment during healing, though no old wound traces were found.
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Newark
James C. Corlles
United States Losing Big Orders For Locomotives
Washington reports that Italy, India, Denmark and Siam have placed locomotive orders totaling about 1.3 million dollars with Germany. The State Department release cites a Solingen dispatch from Consul Langer dated August 2. The notice notes 1898 figures and the impact on U.S. exports.
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Washington
Italy
India
Denmark
Siam
Germany
State Department
United States
Langer
Solingen
Senos Deane
Aneires
Rogers Defeats Hubig in Third Round Boxing Bout
In Greenfield Indiana a middleweight bout at Gant's Opera House ended with Harry Rogers of Louisville winning over Henry Hubig of Greenfield in the third round. Earlier Jack Cullen and Jack Ryan staged a three round McGovern Erne mock fight. The sheriff weighed the gloves as part of the event.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greenfield
Ind
Gant’s Opera House
Harry Rogers
Louisville
Henry Hubig
Jack Cullen
Jack Ryan
Indianapolis
McGovern
Erne
Ryan
Cullen
Hubig
Rogers
Jimmy Blackwell
Peter Trainor
Forbes KO's Mackey in second round in South Bend
Harry Forbes of Chicago stopped Biz Mackey of Findlay in the second round tonight. Mackey began the first round aggressively and clipped Forbes's face several times. Forbes countered with a right to the jaw, sending Mackey to the canvas for a nine count, then dropped him again and again before the referee counted ten.
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South Bend
Ind
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Biz” Mackey
Findlay
Mackey
Forbes
Differences in Public Service Under Low Administration
The New York letter praises the Low administration for open publicity and prompt reports, contrasting it with the Van Wyck era. It highlights Mayor Low's weekly talks and department heads' transparent reporting as timely and informative. Prior administrations delayed reports, reducing their usefulness and public interest.
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New York
van Wyck
Low
Murder in the Second Degree in Prison Memoir
A life prisoner at a U S federal prison writes a four line portion titled Murder in the Second Degree. It presents a dramatic multi chapter tale in verse form with strong imagery of a bullet breath and a long lifetime awaiting death. The fragment appears tied to a broader discussion in May Be of Service and Philadelphia Record noting Lieutenant General commanding and a non self imposed task.
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Atlanta Constitution
United States
Philadelphia
Philippine of
Mindanao and India Fighter Referenced in Executive Order
In obedience to an executive order action is outlined. The text notes rough-and-tumble fighting on Mindanao island and calls for enabling the greatest of living Indian fighters to smooth the pathway to success in that direction.
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Mindanao
Diary of a Flight Aguinaldo Core by Gen Funston
Brooklyn Eagle highlights a Sunday feature publishing a diary kept by Emilio Aguinaldo’s secretary. It chronicles Aguinaldo’s 16 month escape from Bayambong to March 11, 1900, detailing jungle travel, clashes with US troops and Igorde bands, and the mutating dynamics of pursuit versus mobility under Funston.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Emilio Aguinaldo
Bayambong
Funston
Aguinaldo
United States
Burmah
Philippines
Ippines
Monument to McKinley. A commentary on memorials and public subscription
The Atlanta Constitution argues the McKinley Memorial Association failed to raise funds for a grand Canton monument. It contends Americans value practical, philanthropic memorials and that a Confederate soldiers' home on the cornerstone might have drawn donations.
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Atlanta Constitution
McKinley Memorial Association
Canton
McKinley Monument Association
Atlanta
One Effect of Soft Coal on Philadelphia Homes
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes damage from widespread soft coal use affecting households. Blackened or yellowing wall papers and curtains illustrate property impairment while miners seek arbitration and operators resist. Homeowners bear higher coal costs amid disputed compensation.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Will Work Both Ways, Kansas City Journal
President Mitchell argues a short coal shortage this winter will prompt people to see labor unions as selfish and disregardful of the public's rights, drawing attention to the issue.
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Kansas City Journal
Mitchell
Another Blow to the Mosquito Editorial Aimed at Mosquitoes
The Washington Post editorial titled Another Blow to the Mosquito argues a single effective action can quell the pest threat. The text also marketizes Mr. Austin's Pap cake Flour as a superior product, urging readers to request it from grocers.
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Kansas City Journal
Washington Post
Mr. Austin
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