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Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

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Judges Rule Civil Service Does Not Shield Deputies

Samuel E Bercheval US marshal Indiana may remove his deputy Democrats and appoint Republicans. Judge Baker ruled the marshal acts within his authority and civil service rules have not changed the law. The decision ends the petition of Charles P Taylor seeking to enjoin removals.

Indianapolis Samuel E. Bercheval United States Indiana Baker United States Circuit Court Charles P. Taylor Civil Service Civil Service Commission Executive Department Hawkins Marshal Hawkins

Indiana AG Sent to Versailles to Prosecute Mob

Indianapolis reports the governor ordered the attorney general to pursue mob law violations after the Versailles lynching. A Ripley county prosecutor's letter said the grand jury adjourned without indictments and warned more actions may follow. In Osgood, Francisco Willis and Kelley were sued by Vigilant Committee to leave town or be lynched, with twenty six others slated for similar notices.

Indianapolis Ripley County Versailles Osgood Ind Harry Francisco al Willis Jack Kelley

Pointer and Patchen Set Fresh Track Marks at Readville

Terre Haute Ind Sept 29 two latest miles in one day fastest quarter pace and yet world pacing record stands Star Pointer set pace at Readville slow start due to a sore tooth McClary driving wide of the pole From the half he surged with 28 third quarter and 58 half mile time Patchen in top form but pacemaker lagged finishing 2014 for the mile and quarter of a second faster than his previous record

Terre Haute Ind Star Pointer Readville Joe Patchen Pointer McClary Patchen

Drought Ravages Indiana Waterways on 30 Mile Ride

Jeffersonville Indiana observers describe a severe drought across the state. A thirty mile wheel ride reveals dry watercourses with dangerous fords that once carried men and horses, underscoring the rigors faced by residents.

Jeffersonville Ind Indiana

Girl dies in barn fire sparked by playing with matches

Emma Timmerman seven year old daughter of Perry Timmerman of Bridgeton area was playing with matches in her father's barn and started a hay fire. The flames spread rapidly and she died before rescue. Two horses perished in the blaze.

Brazil Ind Emma Timmerman Perry Timmerman Bridgeton

Indiana truancy board meets after education law takes effect

The state truancy board held its first meeting since the compulsory education law began. Indications show 50,000 more pupils enrolled in Indiana than last year with large attendance gains in parochial and private schools. The board directs that truancy officers inform the nearest priest and seek friendly enforcement to bring children into school.

Indianapolis Indiana

Kokomo Women Organize Oil Drilling Company

The Kokomo group organizes an oil venture with $10,000 capital all subscribed and payable next week. Mrs Laura Scofield is president and Mrs Dana Cottey treasurer. A drilling contract will be let this week for the first well on Mrs Cottey’s land.

Kokomo Ind Laura Scofield Dana Cottey

Thompson Wins Amateur Gun Cup at Indiana Shoot

The Limited Gun club tournament in Indianapolis opened with 29 shooters at 100 targets for the Indiana Kentucky Ohio Illinois and Michigan amateur championship. W. Thompson from Lafayette Gun club broke 91 targets to claim the cup.

Indianapolis Indiana Kentucky Ohio Illinois Michigan W. Thompson Lafayette Gun Club

Receiver reports August results for L E St L railroad

Indianapolis, Sept 29 Receiver Jarvis filed August report for the Louisville Evansville and St Louis railroad. Total receipts 197817.82 dollars and disbursements 182255.91 dollars. On hand cash 60303.80 dollars.

Indianapolis Jarvis Louisville Evansville

Committees Named by Monetary CommissionPresident Edmunds

President Edmunds announced the committees for the Monetary Commission in Washington. Members include C Stuart Patterson Louis A Garnet J Laurence Laughlin on metallic currency. Robert S Taylor Stuyvesant Fish J W Fries and George F Edmunds on demand obligations. Charles B Fairchild T G Bush W B Dean and George E Leighton on the banking system. A recess was set to Oct 11 with sessions to refine and organize received suggestions.

Washington Monetary Commission Edmunds C. Stuart Patterson Pennsylvania Louis A. Garnet California J. Laurence Laughlin Illinois Robert S. Taylor Indiana Stuyvesant Fish New York J. W. Fries North Carolina George F. Edmunds Vermont Charles 8. Fairchild T. G. Bush Alabama W. B. Dean Minnesota George E. Leighton Missouri

Ratekin resigns after Duffield and Longly dismissal

Marshalltown Iowa September 29 Substantial action follows the discharge of Surgeon Duffield and Quarter Master Longly for misconduct and incompetence by Commandant Ratekin of the Iowa Soldiers Home. A special session via telegraph was convened to review the cause and Ratekin offered his resignation which was accepted.

Marshalltown Ratekin Iowa Soldiers Duffield Board of Commissioners

Weather Outlook for Midwest and Iowa Areas

Weather indications for the next twenty four hours from 8 p.m. yesterday show Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin experiencing fair weather with warmer temperatures and fresh southeasterly winds. Iowa also reports fair weather with southeasterly winds.

Washington Indiana Ilinois Michigan Wisconsin Fair Iowa

Chicago Board of Trade quotes and livestock market wrap

Chicago prices from September 28 show wheat, corn, oats and fats with varied futures and cash quotes. Park October grain and December oats traded alongside live stock ranges for hogs cattle and sheep, with receipts estimates and price brackets across grades and categories.

Chicago Board of Trade Ohio Jerevey Western Rangers

General Tracy Nominated for Mayor of Greater New York

Benjamin F. Tracy former secretary of the navy is nominated by the regular Republican organization for mayor as Seth Low trails in the vote. The convention adopts a platform linking the issue to the Chicago platform and urges support for Tracy while opposing Tammany and Bryanism.

New York Benjamin F. Tracy Navy Republican Organization Greater Seth Low Citizens’ Union Vrea Hisses Jacob Worth Platt Low Republican Committee Brooklyn Committee of Fifty Purroy Democracy Tammany Purroy Henry D. Purroy Brooklyn Committee Fred S. Gibbs Quigg Senator Platt Olcott General Tracy Tracy Schroeder R. Ross Appleton Brooklyn Chicago Greater New York St. Louis

Williams Nominated for Massachusetts Governor by Democrats

George Bred Williams of Dedham was nominated for governor at the Massachusetts Democratic state convention held in Worcester on Sept. 29. Other nominees include Christopher Callahan for lieutenant governor and C. D. Nash for secretary of state. The convention was noted as disorderly at times.

Massachusetts Worcester Mass George Bred Williams Dedham Chicago Christopher T Callahan Holyoke C.D. Nash Whitman John “A. 'O'Keefe Lynn T.A. Watson Boston J. LE. Chalifoux Lowell Illiams

Veterans at the State Fair Attend Old Soldiers Day

Veterans gathered in Springfield Illinois for Old Soldiers day and regimental reunions at the State Fair. Attendees hailed from many states with ten thousand veterans noted, while regiments from Iowa to Massachusetts and beyond formed bonds for yearly meetings at fair time.

Springfield Tlis Iowa Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota New Jersey New York Ohio Penyvania West Virginia Wisconsin Uni New Hampshire Indiana North Carolina Missouri Veccans

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