Judge Woods Chosen for District Court Post in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS May 3 The selection of Judge Woods to succeed Judge Gresham on the District Court deepens the rift within Indiana Republicans. Senator Harrison had backed Judge Hines, while President Arthur favored Gresham's choice, signaling a potential party split and debate over bench qualifications amid past service and reputation.
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Woods
State Supreme Bench
Gresham
District Court
Republican Party of
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C. ©. Hines
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Hines
Circuit Court
Stone River
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Iss
Insane Woman Clara Johnson Dies in Atchison
Ten days after setting fires in Atchison notables recount Clara Johnson’s violent decline in custody. Despite efforts by Dr Ferguson and Sheriff Blair the patient died at 5:30 AM after chloral sleep and failed resuscitation. County to bury in potters field unless parents claim remains.
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Clara J.hison
Atchison
Exposition Grounds
Bethany
Harrison County
Ferguson
Blair
Treed
Potters’ Field
Indian Supplies biding sees sharp competition from bidders
Chlef ak Lockwood of the Interior Depart has returned from New York and served on the Indian Supplies board. He says reports of few respectable bidders are false. Si bidders entered, with many top firms competing. tobacco prices held, taxes adjusted. A San Francisco firm offered cheaper woods laid down in New York than in San Francisco. Supplies rated higher grade than last year.
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Chlefak Lockwood
Interior
New York
San Francisco
Lockwood
Ex-Senator Pomeroy and Dr Stoddard Seek Vice Presidential Candidate
Ex-Senator Pomeroy of Kansas and Dr Stoddard pursue a colored man as a candidate for vice president on an anti-secret society ticket. They addressed Register Bruce of the treasury department, urging his approval of the nomination. Bruce declined to sever ties with the Republican party unless success seemed likely.
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Washncrox
Pomeroy
Kansas
Stoddard
Register Bruce
Treasury Department
Republican Party
Eminent Lincoln Physician Dr J M Lemmons Dies in Truxton
Dr J M Lemmons of Truxton Missouri aged 57 died at his home under mysterious circumstances after a day of declining health. A Confederate Army surgeon, his practice covered the county and neighboring counties often summoned for consultations. A presentiment of death was felt by some in the hours before his dissolution.
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J. M. Lemmons
Truxton
Lincoln
Semmons
Adrians
Hrappers
Hot Springs improvement contract awarded to lowest bidder
In Wasminator DC May 2 the contract for the Hot Springs improvement was let to Arthur Firmin of Washington DC the lowest bidder after the tower bidder failed to meet terms. The report notes a lower bid and mentions a Sanat yl Kea af The com and unclear details due to damaged text.
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Wasminator
Hot Springs
Arthur Firmn
Washington
DC. C
Tragic Sand Bank Collapse Kills Laborer in Kansas City
May 3 in Kansas City Missouri a trench bank collapsed burying Edward Coleman and injuring two other workers on Twelfth Street. Coleman died from chest injuries as companions freed him and doctors were summoned, while Stillwell survived with facial injuries.
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Twelfth More Avenue
Iea Ieee
Ieee
Twelfth
Twelfth Street
Ing
Coleman
Donnelly
Edward Coleman
John Bossmad
Stillwell
Rosedale
Infanticide Reported at Bush Home Near GueEnspuin
In GueEnspuin Indiana on May 2 a w oman living with Isaac and Mrs Bush was found to have killed her newborn infant born at full term the day before. The infant died from strangulation with a cord found in the room above the Bush household. Authorities suspect foul play as the mother fainted at the foot of stairs and concealment followed.
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GueEnspuin
Ind
Isaac Bush
Tragic fall mystery at Missouri depot ends in death
Geo A Smith traveling salesman for Abbott Bag company Chicago was found unconscious near the Missouri Pacific depot at Ixpre ndenc Mo. He suffered severe injuries including two broken ribs and internal damage. He died the next morning at the hotel with watch and chain missing fueling suspicions of foul play. Remains were sent to Chicago by his brother.
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Geo. A. Smith
Abbott Baguy Company
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Private affray in Larrie Rock ends in fatal shooting
In Joneshoro County three strangers attacked the residence of Mrs. Julia Irwin near 10 p.m. A warning shot fired by C. L. Irwin killed one assailant. Lovel was arrested but no charges proven. Local officers continue the investigation into the mysterious incident.
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Ark
Joneshboro
Julia Irwin
C. L. Irwin
Tuckivy
Irwin
Bix Oliver
Mr. Irwin
Seong Lovel
Erie
Skating rink opens under National Guard oversight uproar
On a skating rink opened with Company A aid and plans to have it ready by a target time. The event drew anger from churchgoers and a vandal attack struck Rev Horace Reed's home with large black letters on the front walk and the word skating rink open on Sunday. The act drew strong condemnation from the community.
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Company A
Iliine
National Guards
Ae Panser
Horace Reed
Mist Episcopal Church
Temperance Union sessions draw many visitors and speakers
The second day of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Aranta for the Fourteenth District drew many temperance workers from outside the district. Notable attendees include Neltie Bayley of Chicago, Mrs. Babcock of Monmouth, Hathaway of Normal, Mise West of Galesburg, and Miss Helen Walker of Barry. Mrs. Reyer delivered Chalk Talk to public school children. Captain Lincosi of Grand Rapids spoke to a large Murphy audience last night.
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Woman’s Christian Temorance Union
Fourteenth Congressional District
Neltie Bayley
Chicago
Babcock
Monmouth
Hathaway
Normal
Mise West
Galesburg
Helen Walker
Barry
Saloonkeepers Protest New Des Moines Liquor Rule
In Des Moines on May 4 saloons stayed closed as keepers refused a $7,000 DP under the new ordinance seeking a law modification and lower fee. If denied they will reopen and sell pop water and whiskey, risking action under existing statutes.
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Man Killed By Gravel Train In Indiana Valley
Wanasa Indiana May 3 Charles Allen died after falling between two cars of a gravel train on the Wabash St. Louis and Pacific line at North Manchester in this county He was Wesley years old and unmarried.
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Ind
Charles Allen
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific Road
North Manchester
Allen
Wesley
Cattas Tex May 3 Report On West Texas Cattle Disease
A report from Cattas Texas dated May 3 notes cattle in parts of west Texas are suffering from a disease described as Secatia by iovos. The report cites affected herds and calls for further investigation and vaccination efforts.
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Tex
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Iovos
Od Eested
Jae Proclaims War Soot Rop Hitters
Ma T. W. Galatia states she has ready general plans to deploy in response to rising hitters concerns.
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Ma. T. W. Jae
Galatia
Local Youth Sudden Tragedy Shocks Meexcastle
In Meexcastle Indiana on May 3 a tragedy is reported as a youth named Seth Larkins age 1 dies after a fall during a fit of temporary illness. The incident occurred yesterday and leaves the town in shock with little additional detail available.
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Meexcastle
Ind
Seth Larkins
Diamond Dyes Color Tapestry Unequaled for Cloth
A clipped promotional note extols the Diamond Dyes as the color standard for velvet and satin fabrics, claiming unmatched brightness and fastness for home sewing and professional textile work.
Two More Invincibles Sen The Pork Question Again
England London May 3 bullion into Bank of England on balance £147 000. Dunkin May 3 Patrick Delaney and Thos Caffrey charged in Cavendish and Burke murders arraigned for trial. Delaney pleads guilty claiming innocence but says he saw murders in the park. Caffrey insists he knew nothing until after. Judge explains crime and sentencing. Grand jury summoned to consider conspiracy to murder. Remanded Murphy Natl list trial for refusing to testify. Internal revenue receipts show tobacco tax movements. overall outlook remains mixed with tobacco likely fall but whiskey up. May yield over £1 million shift possible.
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Wehber Delaney
Cavendish
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Joe Brady
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Mullett
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O'Brien
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North German Gazette misrepresents Sargent pork report
Bertin explains the North German Gazette reproduction of Minister Sargent's report to Secretary Frelinghuysen on the pork question. The Bertin piece says the New York Handels Zeitung translation caused the mis impression. The Bertin column finds the apology inadequate and the Gazette guilty of gross misrepresentation.
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Bertin
New York
Sargent
Frelinghuysen
New York Handels-Zettung
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Tru
King Opens Universal Exhibition at The City
The King opened the Universal Exhibition amid delays as the American department remains unfinished. Officials warn the event still requires additional preparations before full public access.
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Thueeday
Dramatic Festival in New York Draws Mixed Review
Will Winter reports from New York on the Cincinnati festival noting the Musteriall unsuitable for drama and the Madison Square Garden setting despite strong effort. He cites distorted acoustics and stage limitations, praising vigor yet criticizing governance and artistic balance amid crowds and high receipts.
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Cincinnati
Will Winter
Madison Square Garden
Tony Lainypkin
Dutin Caesar
Met
Bigneas
Reestablish Paducah KY in WashtxCToN delivery effort
May 3 report notes efforts to reinstate Paducah Kentucky as part of the delivery area. Appointments include L. Mowe Jr and George Little, with Plum Crees among named participants.
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Paducah
Yaries L. Mowe
Iil
George Little
Plum Crees
Gy Benson's Skin Pore: A Quack Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Gy Benson's Skin Pore as a universal cure for skin diseases with many patients testifying to its efficacy despite lingering questions about the product and its credibility.
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Benson
Civil Service Commission Ready For Business May First
The Civil Service Commission prepares to begin work on May first as only modified rules from a recent President and Cabinet meeting remain. Discussion centered on Keim’s nomination and whether action could be taken without a commission request, with some belief the President may refrain until asked. Congress pressure continues for appointments. Eaton is seen as opposing the Pennsylvania stalwart and may urge withdrawal if allied with another member.
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Keim
Eric
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Kelm
Dorman B. Eaton
Pennsylvania
The Lady Who Threw Water in the Judge's Face
Mitwatser May 3. The jail toam crowds Mixes Here Kane sharing a cell with Mar Stevens suspected in the murder of Jacob Zunter a Soldiers Home inmate during a drunken arouse in Menomeonce Valley woods Kane refuses to pay a $60 fine saying the case is about principle and duty not public ridicule.
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Kane
Mar Stevens
Jacob Zunter
Menomeonce Valley
Miss Kane
Christ
Tn Watkee
Mallory
House of Correction
Bloodless clash of two newspaper men in Washingross
May 3 report of a fight between Allison of the Pittsburgh Leader and Towle of the Boston Traveller in front of a telegraph office. Towle was assaulted after Allison took exception to Towle's communication about Allison's dismissal from the Patent Office and a related Marble controversy.
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Washingross
Telegraph Office
Minneapolis Mills Struggle Over Wheat Prices and Output
In Minneapolis about sixteen of twenty two mills were operating in the first part of the week with some running at full capacity. Production of flour is expected near 14 20 barrels per day versus 11 300 previously and mills foresee price pressures as wheat might drop soon.
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Mao
Good
Bond health committee resumes steamboat inspection on Mississippi
Washington May 3 The executive committee of the national bond of health resolved to resume steamboat inspection on the Mississippi river at once. The service will likely start May 10 after procuring a new vessel since the old Ship F craft is disabled. A refuge station at Ship Island Mississippi was ordered once details are arranged. Inspection services in New Orleans and the Mississippi River district were organized for work.
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National Bond of Health
Mixwieippi
Ship Island
Mixs
New Orleans
Mixsinsi River
Personalities and curiosities in early press notes
The item lists oddities and brief notes about public figures and incidents. It mentions Louis Venitiot, a Paris journalist, dueling stories, a Chicago glove dealer using large rings to alter perceived hand size, and fragmentary references to Irish convicts, Philadelphia papers, and a Baltimore neighbor attack near Coriane Me with Parkman noted.
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Paris
Chicago
Philadelphia
Katie Puteam
Pilton
Ge Wae
Readable Fragments Highlight Local Medical Relief Claim
Fragmentary notes mention a person named John Bundar and a remedy from Browns Bitters used for relief. The text is incomplete but implies personal medical experience and a reported benefit without clear context or dates.
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Siete
Mie
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