War on Railroads in Indianapolis Merchants Strike Plan
Wholesale merchants of Indianapolis threaten to unite and divert traffic to one railroad to force rate changes. They accuse rail lines of discrimination in demurrage and depot handling, and seek relief on elevated tracks costs and closing time rules. The group includes wholesale merchants commission dealers and grain traders, who have lobbied the board of trade with no action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Car Service Association
Board of Trade
Nine Indians Escape Drowning In Lake Michigan Storm
Nine Indianians on a small raft off South Haven, Indiana polis, Terre Haute, Crawfordsville, and nearby stops faced a fatal squall ten miles from St. Joseph, Mich. The waterlogged party signaled distress and were rescued by the tug W. G. Harrow under Captain M. A. Susask after their boat began sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
A. J. Henley
Angeline
Mable Melrose
Henry Hf. Tierce
Indianapolis
Albert Hallett
R. E L. Kenney
Terre Hauie
Franklin Hendricks
John Lowrey
Crawfordsville
South Haven Beach
St. Joseph, Mich
W. G. Harrow
M. A. Susask
Boy shoots himself after fake marriage rumor
Otto Cottom aged 16 shot himself through the breast at his Terre Haute home and will die. He allegedly had been married in July to Miss Lou Chandler of National City, a claim his relatives say was a joke, yet his strange behavior followed. He disappeared Tuesday and returned Thursday morning after leaving a note to his sister denying knowledge of any marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Otto Cottom
Lou Chandler
National City
Chandler
Prisoner Froggett Confesses Theft After Workhouse Escape
In Muncie Indiana on August 2 William Froggett, jailed for intoxication, escaped twice and was chained with an iron ball. Captured he claimed deafness, then spoke when a doctor arrived. He confessed to stealing a horse and buggy from John Anderson, leading to an arrest for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Wm. Froggett
Froggett
Starr
Jno. Anderson
Government building plan judges named for Indianapolis contest
The secretary of the treasury designates five architects to pass upon plans for the United States government building at Indianapolis Indiana. D H Burnham Henry Van Brunt H Langford Warren E B Green and James Knox Taylor will oversee the competition. Specific entrant architects have not yet been chosen.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Indianapolis
Ind
D. H. Burnham
Chicago
Henry van Brunt
Kansas City
H. Langford Warren
Boston
E. B. Green
Buffalo
James Knox Taylor
The
Treasury
Great Oil Dent Reported
Marion reports Bettman Watson Bernheimer oil firm plans transfer to Standard Oil. The deal allegedly totals 1 million dollars and covers operations in Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bettman, Watson & Bernheimer
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Standard Oil Up
Guiteau Assassin’s Brother-in-law Seeks Notary Help
Indianapolis Aug 2 George Sco ne who defended Guiteau the assassin applied to the secretary of state for a notary. Mr Scoville, living in retirement at Bass in Starke county, was Guiteau’s brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George Scone
Guiteau
Evansville Boy Kills Brother by Accident
In Posey county on August 2 John Cox aged 12 accidentally shot his eight year old brother with a shotgun. The fatal injury to the head occurred when the weapon discharged at close range. Local authorities investigated as a tragedy in a Posey county family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
John Cox
Posey County
Corn harvest explodes in Indiana while wheat falters
Indianapolis report notes Indiana corn prospects sharply up with estimates rising from 150 million to 175 million bushels as acreage grows. Wheat output remains low with mills receiving few new Indiana wheat loads and turning to Missouri and Kansas for supplies.
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Thdlaniapolis
Indy
Freddy Rush
Tndiana
Indiana
Marion County
Missouri
Niansuas
Subsidy vote on railroad extension fails in Muncie area
In Muncie Indiana on August 2 the special election on a 15000 subsidy to extend the Chicago Indianapolis and Eastern line from Mathews to Muncie through Washington township was defeated 373 to 11. General Manager Drew said the route would shift to Wheeling and work on the extension would start immediately. Grading on the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie line used as the C H and D airline to Chicago began south from Muncie, with another Washington township election planned to vote a 5000 subsidy.
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Muncie
Ind
Chicago, Indianapolis & Eastern Railroad
Mathews
Washington Township
Drew
Maston
Wheeling
Cincinnati, Richmond
Physicians Convene on Protection Against Non-Payers
Muncie Indiana August 4 arrangements have been made for a convention of physicians to form a state organization to protect members from non paying patients and to issue an unfair list of delinquents. The local Physicians Protective union lists every reputable physician in the city. Unions have formed in Marion Anderson Indianapolis Fort Wayne Terre Haute Lafayette Wabash and other cities and will send representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Physicians’ Protective Union
Marion
Anderson
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
la Fayette
Wabash
Boy James Haverty injures neck in baseball accident
In Brazil Indiana on August 4 James Haverty aged 14 was struck at the neck during a base run by James McGuire. The blow fractured the base of Haverty's skull and left him in critical condition as doctors from Brazil and Terre Haute were summoned for aid.
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Brazil
Ind
James Haverty
James McGuire
Haverty
Terre Haute
Indiana mother charged after morphine death of infant
Vincennes Indiana Aug 3 Mrs Ed Phillippi of Bicknell gave morphine to her baby to sleep while she went to church. The child died an hour later from the drug s effects A prior paregoric dose had failed to calm the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes, Ind
Ed. Phillippi
Bicknell
Former treasurer jailed for false claim case in Indiana
Shelbyville Indiana August 4 Former treasurer J Marsh Wilson convicted last term for filing a false claim in the name of Campbell Wild Co for 1600 as financial agents and sentenced July 3 to two to fourteen years started for Michigan City accompanied by Sheriff Schoelch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
J. Marsh Wilson
Campbell, Wild & Co
Michigan City
Schoelch
Fire destroys Evansville grocer's shop causing rescue
Evansville Indiana August 4. The grocery store of George Venneman was destroyed by fire. Mrs Lou McGhee and three children who lived above the store were rescued by firemen after nearly suffocating. Venneman's loss is ten thousand dollars.
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Evansville
Ind
George Venneman
Lou McGhee
Venneman
Doctors report formaldehyde in milk harming children
Physicians in New Albany Indiana warn of several cases where formaldehyde was found in milk. They have filed the matter with the board of health which will investigate and assign blame as appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Board of Health
Lightning Strike Kills One In Indiana Barn Fire
Seven men sheltered in a barn owned by Charles Saleville near Montpelier were struck by a lightning bolt. Patrick Pender was killed instantly and the others were badly shocked.
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Portland
Ind
Charles Saleville
Montpelier
Patrick Pender
Farmer James Welch Dies by Morphine Self-Destruction
Union City Indiana report states James Welch a prosperous 46 year old farmer died by his own hand after taking morphine. He leaves a widow and a married daughter. No reason for the act can be learned at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Ind
James Welch
Prohibitionists Hold Eleventh District Convention in Peru
In Peru Indiana the Eleventh district prohibitionists met on Thursday with figures including Chas Eckert of Auburn and Johnson among coordinators for congressional action. The event aimed to rally support and outline plans for the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Prohibitionists
Eleventh District
Chas. E. Eckert
Auburn
Fe Emor
Nation
Johnson
Trade review notes lower prices but rising demand
The Dun and Co weekly review sees declining commodity prices yet hints at improving buyer confidence. It cites large steel and iron activity with 90 cent bars at Chicago, 1 25 basis, and 110 900 tons of bars and plates in contracts. It also reports mixed outlooks on crops and rail earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Dun‘& Co
Review of Trade
Iran
Bar
Irdh Frm
Agricultu
Trate
United States
Canada
Bradstreet’s
Noted historian Ridpath dies after long illness
John Clark Ridpath, LL D., renowned historian and former DePauw professor, died in Presbyterian Hospital at 5 30 PM Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Putnam County Indiana in 1841 he earned top honors at Asbury University and wrote many major histories and biographies including Life and Times of Gladstone and Cyclopaedia of Universal History. He also served as editor of Arena Magazine and ran for Congress in Indiana on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
John Clark Hidpath
Putnam County
Ind
Asbury
de Pauw) University
Thorntown
Lawrenceburg
de Pauw
United States
Garfield
James G. Blaine
Gladstone
Arena Magazine
Boston
Congress
Indiana
The
North Carolina election yields Democratic majorities
Returns show a 64 678 Democratic majority and 5 125 fusion majority, net 59 553. Senate: 38 Democrats 9 fusionists with 3 seats doubtful. House: 95 Democrats 13 fusionists with 12 seats in doubt. Rumors on national politics follow, Simmons pledges Bryan. black turnout suppressed.
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Raleigh
Jy. C
Senate
House
Butler
North Carolina
McKinley
Simmons
Democratic
Bryan
Democrats Open State Campaign in Peoria
Campaign openers in Peoria Illinois mark the start of the state campaign. A county convention nominated no ticket. A parade led to the Tabernacle where state candidates spoke. George Parsons addressed imperialism, James Todd spoke on trusts, and Samuel Alschuler drew enthusiastic praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Tabernacle
George Parsons
James Todd
Samuel Alschuler
Wolcott Accepts Post as Ambassador to Italy
Washington Aug 2 Roger Wolcott has accepted the president’s tender of the ambassadorial post to Italy. Rice Draper resigned and his commission issued. Draper’s resignation takes effect in about six weeks, allowing Wolcott to assume office in the fall after a brief Paris visit back to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roger Wolcott
Italy
Rice Draper
Draper
Paris
United States
Horses for German Army Purchase Trip Returns Big Prices
Dr. Eddy, a Stockton veterinary surgeon, left on a horse buying trip to Nevada, Utah and Montana. He has been employed to purchase 3,000 cavalry and light battery horses for the German army. Some animals will go to China and some to Africa. The shipping purpose is not known, but demand has pushed prices up materially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Eddy
Nevada
Utah
Montana
China
Africa
Imperial Edict for Ministers Communication and Escort Ordered
Dispatches from Shanghai report an imperial decree dated July 30 ordering Jung Lu to provide an escort for Chinese ministers traveling to Tientsin and allowing them to communicate with their governments. Washington and Cape May news note minister Wu’s statements and State Department updates on safety and messages from Conger Squiers and Goodnow.
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Paris
Cheng
Shanghai
Peking
Tientsin
Cape May
N. J
Hung Chang
Washington
Conger
State Department
Goodnow
Department of State
Ragsdale
Legation
Squiers
Sheng
Jung Lu
St Il
Taota
Yuan Shih-Kai
Shantung
Fowler
Chefoo
Tsung-Lyamen
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Foreign Office
Royal Wedding in Belgrade Ends With Amnesties
King Alexander wed Mme Draga Maschin in Belgrade on Sunday with great pomp. The ceremony was followed by an amnesty and pardons, including for former radical premier Tauschanovich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Alexander
Mme
Draga Maschin
Tauschanovich
Debs Accepts Social-Democratic Nomination Letter
Eugene Debs, presidential nominee of the Social-Democratic party, has sent his letter of acceptance to William Butscher, national secretary, in Springfield Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Springfield
Mass
Eugene Debs
Social-Democratic Party
William Butscher
Death of a Veteran in Detroit on August 6
Detroit August 6 Thomas B Roberts veteran is reported dead in the city obituary notice. The brief item notes his service and the loss to his family.
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Detroit, Mich
Thomas B. Roberts
Taft Taft Taft Philippines Legislative Commission takes power
A Taft headed Philippine commission will become the island’s legislative body on September 1 with power to appropriate insular funds and establish judicial and educational systems. Judge Taft will appoint judges and officials. Gen MacArthur acts as executive head until a civil governor is appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
MacArthur
Manila
Gerestal
Alstaetter
Taft
Gen
McKinley
Boers Derail Train as Consul Stowe Survives Crash
London reports Gen Hunter has surrendered 3348 men and captured 3046 horses with three guns. A train near Kroonstad was derailed attacked. four killed, three wounded, and United States Consul Stowe was aboard with the American flag, later released at the consul's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Hunter
Tan Hamilton
Rustenberg
Magaliesberg
Col. Rhodes
G. A. Williams
Kroonstad
Algernon Lennox
Pretoria
Christian de Wet
Reitzberg
Macnadodorp
Hamilton
Botha
United States
Stowe
Henigspruit
Stevenson Welcomed Home by Bloomington Community
Adlai E. Stevenson returned to Bloomington Illinois from Lake Minnetonka to a nonpartisan welcome in Franklin Park. Mayor Thomas and Judge Lawrence Weldon, both Republicans, led the event as Stevenson urged vigilance against growing wealth and unrest and looked toward the new century with hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Hil
Adlai E. Stevenson
Lake Minnetonka
Kansas City
Franklin Park
Thomas
Lawrence Weldon
Stevenson
Italian King Thanks McKinley for American Sympathy
Victor Emmanuel I sends a message from Monza dated August 3 to President McKinley expressing heartfelt thanks for the American people’s sympathy and for strengthening the bonds of friendship between Italy and the United States. The note cites shared grief and the enduring alliance between the nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
McKinley
Monza
William ‘M McKinley
Victor Emmanuel
Death of Ex Gov Cox of Ohio in Massachusetts
Former Ohio Governor Jacob D. Cox died Saturday afternoon in Magnolia Massachusetts. He served as governor from 1866 to 1867 and was secretary of the interior under Ulysses S Grant. He had recently lived in Oberlin and leaves a son Jacob D Cox Jr in Cleveland. Baron Muench, ex reichstag member, arrested in Berlin for alleged murder on his estate at Muegringen. He is described as insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Ohio
Cleveland
Jacob D. Cox
Magnolia
Mass
Grant
Oberlin
Jacob.d. Cox, Jr
Berlin
Baron ‘Muench
Reichstag
Muegringen
Attempt on the life of the shah of Persia in Paris
A man broke through police lines as Shah Muzaffer ed-Din left his apartments and tried to reach the royal carriage but was captured before harm occurred. A threatening letter warned of an assassination during the shah’s Paris stay. Additionally, King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy mourns Humbert I, pledging unity and liberty, as Humbert’s remains are prepared for burial. New Jersey Gov. Voorhees says investigations into monarch plot claims will proceed with Italy’s information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Persia
Muzaffered-Din
Piazza di
Naples
Italy
Monza
Victor Emmanuel III
Humbert
Savoy
Rome
Margherita
House
Railroad train robbery ends in deadly shootout near Limon
On a Pullman train near Limon two robbers stopped the car and collected cash and valuables from passengers including Fay of California and Kansas City lawyer Charles V. Fyke. Fay fired as one robber shot him in the head, killing him. the bandits escaped after plundering the rear and forward cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
California
Denver
Charles V. Fyke
Kansas City
Mr. Fyke
Mr. Fay
Limon
D. B. Smith
A. J. Fay
Drowning Tragedy Near Muskegon Lake Claims Two Lives
In Muskegon Michigan on August 25 a boat accident left two men and a young woman dead. The drowned are John Erickson and Selma Telefsen. Three other occupants were saved. The Marys were rowing when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon,’ Mich J
A. Young
Muskegon
John
Charles ‘Erickson
Selma Telefson
Rowil
Tragic conjugal duel ends in double death in Duffryn Mawr
In Philadelphia on Saturday night Arthur Sinclair and his wife died in what appears to be a duel. Neighbors found their bodies in the Sinclair home garden with pistols in each hand. The motive remains a mystery with three leading theories: mutual self destruction, a duel with both firing, or the wife killing the husband and then taking her own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Arthur Sinclair
Duffryn Mawr
Sinclair
Anarchists barred from Turner hall after Humbert assassination
Chicago police blocked a Sunday plan by anarchists to meet at West Twelfth Street Turner hall in response to King Humbert's assassination. Officers guarded the area, five arrests were made, and Mrs. Lucy Parsons was hauled to a patrol wagon after resisting removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Twelfth Street
Turner Hall
King Humbert
Lucy Parsons
Maxwell Street
Plan Approved for Washington Centennial Celebration
President McKinley approves provisional plan for December centennial events in the District of Columbia. The program includes a morning reception at the executive mansion for governors and officials and a city parade marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Columbia
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