Former Indiana clerk Sullivan surrenders after 11 years
John E. Sullivan ex County Clerk of Marion County returns to Indianapolis and confesses to defrauding nearly $52,000. He explains debts from a cold storage project and tally sheet forgeries tied to city officials, seeks restitution, and faces a bond for $50,000 with hearing set.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
John E. Sullivan
Marion
Taggart
Sullivan
Greencastle
Here
New York
Buffalo
Toronto
McLean Foe Fails to Carry Slate at Ohio Convention
Norton hid in the day as Dowling and Bernard failed to carry their slate. Finley’s 202 votes helped defeat Haskell and Hull. Kilbourne won delegates from every county except Mercer, signaling primaries and open convention for the next State and Senate contests.
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Ohio
Norton
Dowling
Bernard
Fifteenth
Silver
KE. B. Finley
Finley
Haskell
Hull
Kilbourne
Mercer
R. M. Dittey
State Central Committee
United States
A. J. Warner
Chas. W. Baker
Cincinnati
Haskell Accuses Layton of Treachery in Heated Exchange
Haskell accused Barney Layton of treachery, which Layton denied as a lie. Haskell raised his fist, but Walter Ritchie intervened between the two statesmen to prevent violence.
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Haskell
Barney Layton
Layton
Walter Ritchie
Ohio Democratic Convention in Columbus Sees Fierce Voting
Delegates in Columbus on June 13 endure long delays and loud clashes over seating and rules. Dowling and Wilson factions battle for control as ballots swing between Farley and Wilson, with Kilbourne and Patrick emerging on the late ballots for delegates at large.
Croley and Shott avert war at convention meet
Special despatch reports Croley of Franklin county quarrel with Shott of Hamilton over belief under oath. Shott resented the insult, threats of a duel arose but Croley made amende honorable, preventing a personal clash before the convention closes.
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Tribune
Columbus
Pat ‘Croley
Shott
Hamilto County
Committee On
Southern Hotel
Croley
Mr. Shott
Hamilton County
Ohio delegation holds tonight in Columbus for Kansas City
Special Despatch reports in Columbus on June 18 that delegates and alternates for Ohio gathered with a large group from the “Big Four.” Colonel Kilbourne and Lewis G. Bernard were chosen as a committee to secure quarters for the delegation and will depart for Kansas City next Sunday.
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Columbus
Kansas City
Ohio
Chapman
Kilbourne
Patrick
Lewis G. Bernard
Shuff Distributes Horse Show Prizes At Park Event
John L. Shuff took part in a social function near Hamilton County and then appeared as prize distributor at a one day horse show at the park. Ten class exhibits were judged and Mrs Worthington Babcock, daughter of Governor Nash, won the first prize silver cup which Shuff presented along with three further prizes won by ladies.
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Hamilton County
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John L. Shuff
Snn
Worthington Babcock
Nash
Shuff
Puerto Rican Tariff Ruling Upheld by General Appraisers
U S Customs Appraiser Kolker reports the Board of General Appraisers ruled the Puerto Rican tariff valid and not protestable by importers. The board states Puerto Rico aided the United States but is not part of the national domain by act, so Congress may levy duties on imports. The issue was raised by a Cincinnati importer.
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U. S. Customs
Kolker
Board of General Appraisers
Puerto
United States
Congress
Cincinnati
East Norwood Ladies Host Salvation Army Nursery Outing
The East Norwood ladies entertained 27 children from the Salvation Army Day Nursery at Mrs. John Weyer home. Ages ranged from 9 months to 6 years. W M Davis of Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Co provided a bus and four horses for transport.
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Salvation Army Day Nursery
John Weyer
Norwood
W. M. Davis
Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Company
Governor Nash and Foraker Help Argue Land Fraud Case
Governor George K. Nash and Senator Foraker appeared as associate counsel in the United Circuit Court of Appeals to represent the plaintiffs in Corwine versus Thompson National Bank. The dispute concerns the validity of deeds to 8,500 acres in Ross and Pike counties over alleged fraud. Financial interests are pegged at about $100,000.
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U. S
George K. Nash
United Circuit Court of Appeals
James D. Corwine
Thompson National Bank
Putnam, Conn
Ross
Pike
Food Cure Persuades Recovery With Grape-Nuts Postum
A businesswoman recounts recovery after grippe through diet changes. She quits mocha coffee for Postum and uses Grape-Nuts breakfast food daily, claiming restored health, steadier energy, and fewer colds. Details include a recipe with hot milk eggs and Grape-Nuts. She attributes her improved condition to the diet and Postum.
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Woodward
Grenada Bt
St. Augustine
Fla
Roberts Met Botha in Finish Fight as British Hold
London dispatch notes Roberts and Botha fought a final clash with full results uncertain. De Wet reportedly escaped with forces intact. Kruger allegedly has three million pounds in gold and plans to move to Nelaus, Machadodorp. Schreiner and Milner resignations shock Cape government.
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Swaziland
Lord Roberts
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Swazi
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Cape
Alfred Milner
London
Afrikander Bund
M. H. Donahue
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Roberts' Report From London on Pretoria Residency Despatch
A June 12 despatch from the Pretoria residency, relayed via Major General Knox, details Lord Roberts' Pretoria surrender followed by Botha's retreat eastward. It describes Smith and Hamilton led cavalry to flank, Methuen and Kitchener moving to secure Vredefort and Heilbron, and reassurance of army security in South Africa.
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Dixon
Hutton
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Broadwood
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Ridley
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Vaal
Kitchener
Vredefort
Heilbron
South Africa
Rhenoster
Boers May Establish New Stronghold In Lydenburg Area
Berlin dispatch notes little current focus on the South African war. Kreuz Zeitung reports a good chance that Boer forces will hold Lydenburg and the Zoutpans district, creating a new stronghold and leaving English territory. Guerrilla warfare could continue with no reduction in effort.
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The
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Th ‘Lydenburg
Zoutpans
Despatch Reports Casualties in South Africa Engagement
From London June 13 Lord Roberts reports Methuen’s force suffered one killed and eighteen wounded in yesterday’s action at Katsbosch. Lieutenant Cearle of the Twelfth Yeomanry among the wounded. Derbyshire Militia record 36 killed and 104 wounded, all in the Yeomanry hospital captured by Boers and retaken by Methuen.
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War Office
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Katsbosch
Methuen
Cearle
Yeomanry
Mr. Allison's Trip and Cox War Heats Ohio Politics
The article reports on Mr. Allison and campaign activity around Ohio politics. It notes photographers shadowing the Senator near a Walton venue, mentions a Griscom country home, and describes a banquet for the Blaine Club. It highlights the Cox contest for Ohio’s National Committee seat and the dispute with General Dick over protests and memorials.
Ohio Delegation Set for 10 A M Meeting Next Thursday
General Dick confirms he is out of the race for committeeman and will serve as Secretary of the new Executive Committee. Ohio delegates gather at Walton Hotel headquarters in Columbus to select standing committees and the Ohio National Committee member.
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Nazi 1 Committee
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George B. Cox
Ohio
National Committee
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G. O. BP
Executive Committee
N. Fields
Columbus
Erenga
Walton Hotel
Wm. J. Burns
Columbus (O
Republican National Committee Moves to Exclude Alabama Delegates
The Republican National Committee at Hotel Walton in Philadelphia began investigating Alabama contest cases to form the temporary roll for the national convention. The panel adopted a resolution to exclude Alabama delegates except Ninth District choices A D Wimbs, J W Hughes, and their alternates.
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Republican National Committee
Walton
Alabama
Joseph Manley
Maine
A. D. Wimbs
J. W. Hughes
Payne
United States
Republican Party
Transfer of Philadelphia convention hall to national committee
About 300 people witnessed the transfer from the Building Committee to the Citizens National Convention Committee. Murrell Dobbins, chairman, turned the hall over to Mayor Ashbridge in a brief ceremony while Sergeant-at-arms Wiswell offered praise for the convention city.
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Convention
Building Committee
Citizens’ National Convention Committee
National Committee
Murrell Dobbins
Ashbridge
Wiswell
Bryan Arrives in Chicago Meets Democratic Leaders
William Jennings Bryan reaches Chicago and spends the day meeting Democrats including National Committee Chairman James K. Jones. Mayor Harrison, Chairman Johnson, Robert E. Burke and other figures join a luncheon at the Sherman House.
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Commercial Tribune
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James K. Jones
National Committee
Harrison
Mr. Bryan
Johnson
Robert E. Burke
Sherman House
Infamous Democratic Plot Against Governor Taylor
Governor James A. Moore Co. of Kentucky refuses to honor a requisition for the return of Governor Taylor. He denounces a political drive to subvert justice and demands speedy trials for twelve indictments tied to the Goebel murder. He warns of a mockery of justice if the case proceeds without fair process.
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Commonwealth
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Partizan
United States
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J. W. Co
Kentucky
Murder at the Japanese Legation in Peking Raises Tension
Halt signals openness to a single power taking charge as the murder of the Chancellor at the Japanese Legation in Peking stirs fears of serious consequences. Japan has not yet decided on political measures to address the crisis.
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Peking
Japan
Navy to send battalion of marines to Philippines
Washington reports Admiral Remey requests a battalion of marines for the Philippines. The plan aims to defend Cavite Peninsula and naval stations including Olongapo and Manila. The bulletin notes existing steps to reinforce Manila and replace Marines sent to Chinese waters.
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Navy Department
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Cavite
Basilan Island
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Castine
Shanghai
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Remy
Philippines
More Britons for China Depart for Tien Tsin
Orders issued for British troops assembled in Hongkong to sail for Tien Tsin on June 14 under Major Morris of the artillery. The steamer Hation chartered to carry 600 troops, fitted by the Terrible artificers. Troops drew field equipment. departure date not announced.
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Tien Tsin
Morris
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Hation
Rumor Claims Settlement With Dowager Empress Forgiven
Shanghai reports widespread rumors that the powers have settled the Chinese question by forgiving the Dowager Empress and her Manchu advisers if they promise to reform their conduct in the future.
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Shanghai
Empress Dowager Indicates Tolerance of Foreign Troops
Official dispatches from a major continental power report the Dowager Empress has told the Chinese minister in Peking she will not object to foreign troops on Chinese soil. The shift surprises diplomats who expected the Empress to resist foreign intervention amid the Boxer uprising.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Tsung Li’'Yamei
China
Legation
Inen
Philip May
Li Hung Chang Denounces Beheadings by Empress
Honolulu dispatch to the Chicago Record cites a letter claimed to be from Li Hung Chang praising reformers but says he can do nothing against the Mandarins and Empress. The letter, signed by the late statesman’s supposedly the grandson, cautions reformers to persevere yet be careful.
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Cal
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Li Hung Chang
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Shanghai
Germany denies plan to preserve Chinese dynasty says no alliance
Berlin June 14. Foreign Office calls Paris reports that Germany supports the Boxers idiotic. Officially rejects English press claim that powers agreed to sustain the present Chinese dynasty and government as untrue.
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Berlin
Paris
Foreign Office
Democrats Take Immediate Possession Of State Offices
The Court of Appeals issued an order allowing Democratic contenders to seize state offices and records by discharging the supersedeas bonds of minor Republican officials. The ruling leaves the merits of the contests for the fall term, but clears the current transfer to Democrats, providing relief to Republicans amid the complications.
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Court of Appeals
Breckinridge
Tragedy in Wheatfield Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on June 18 Ganison Pettus, a tramp hand, shot and killed Stephen Stewart of James Radford's farm after Stewart accused him of shirking work. Pettus escaped.
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Ganison Pettus
Stephen Stewart
James 8
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Pettus
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