Missing All the Fun and General Miles in Hard Luck
A New York Journal note remarks on General Miles facing severe misfortune as an Indian uprising threatens his plans. The piece contrasts optimistic Washington reports of Senator Reed and tariff talks with talk of McKinley declaring war on Spain to boost Mark Hanna’s Senate bid, reflecting a charged political climate in Charleston West Virginia.
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Miles
Nnil
New York Journal
McKinley
Spain
Mark Hanna
Senate
Charleston
W. Va
Fanatics' Stronghold Falls in Brazil
Rio Janeiro June 7. Federal troops captured Canudos the fanatic stronghold led by Antonio Conselheiro after a desperate battle with over 6000 rebels. Snow fell in New Jersey today but melted on impact drawing wide attention in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Orancc E. N. J
Record Day for Fourth-Class Pay Masters Appointments
Washington June 7 The Post-Office Department ruled vacancies expiring by July 15 to be vacant. Today 153 fourth-class pay masters were appointed the day’s record. Seventy two removals formed the bulk of vacancies.
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Washington
Post-Office Department
Storm Strikes Texas Towns Ruining Crops and Homes
A severe hailstorm north of Tex as well as Waelder and Holland reports damaged crops and houses. The Allen farm residence two miles north was blown apart injuring Gragner Tex residents, including a family of five. Wayne Miller was killed when lightning struck N F Miller’s residence at Waelder. Churches in Holland were wrecked and multiple houses unroofed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recents
Tex
Gragner
Waelder
N. F.miller
Wayne Miller
Undertaker finds mystery as Russell dies in Lewiston store
Ira M. Russell, a Lewiston merchant, collapses dead in his shop. A man posing as the coroner's assistant and nephew urged news of the death to be broken privately, then vanished, leaving the family puzzled by the missing visitor. Nearby commentary notes political dissatisfaction by Anderson Percefield and opinions on Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Maine
Ira M. Russell
Mr. Russell
Paradise Park Referred To as Jumping-Off Place by Locals
The World notes residents call Paradise Park by this name while outsiders refer to it as the jumping-off place. The exchange frames the suburb Tom moved to as a local landmark with divergent labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Tom
Paradise Park
World
Cartoon Rivalry Fails to Move Weary Wanderer
In the Indianapolis Journal a backhanded exchange has Watts dismissing a tale as impractical while Weary Watkins retorts that struggle proves nothing will work. The exchange captures a satirical clash over perseverance and plausibility.
Rebellion murmurs shadow Reed era in Chicago Tribune
Mutters of opposition to Czar Reed surface as critics warn the dissidence will fade with time and become history, a stance echoed by the Chicago Tribune. The piece frames dissent as temporary and contained within the broader arc of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar Reed
Chicago Tribune
Question Masters and Answers in Month Riddle
A San Francisco Examiner passage recalls a classroom riddle where a boy answers all months have twenty eight days. The moment highlights quick wit and classroom humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Examiner
Mister Brown and Stranger in Cable Car Dialog
A brief dialogue shows Mr Brown asking the stranger for the time in a cable car. The stranger admits he checked his watch but cannot confirm the time, citing curiosity about whether the time remains visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Bit
Horace confesses he is not an author but a chemist and jokes that every book he writes becomes a drug on the market. The exchange with his wife reveals his self described talent and the humorous title Bit.
Local residents travel through Indianapolis and surrounding towns
Numerous residents depart and arrive in the region with many moving on errands and visits. Names include Sapt Bonebrake Charles Wills B W Taylor Frank Lucas Chas Kerr and City Marshal Wm Schooler. Others travel to Franklin Seymour Rushville Nashville Madison Indianapolis Lowell and Cincinnati for business leisure or family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schooler
Indianapolis
Living America lecture attracts attention at Christain Church
Local notes describe Mrs. Brockman repairing a corner, Amory Irwin attending a commencement, and the Christian Church hosting Rev Kenna for a Living America lecture. Virginia businessman M Erskine Mise dies in California. Evansville Courier ownership dispute involves National Democrats and Silverites. Also mentions a marriage rumor, a child injured by a needle, whiskey bond debates, political rumors about Mr Sapp, and county elections progress.
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America
Kenna
Christain Church
The Selfish Passenger Conductor Cartoon
In a crowded car a passenger jokes about space on a strap as the conductor scolds him for hogging it. The exchange captures urban commuting humor in a New York Weekly style.
Greeks Lose Popularity Surprises Shock Critics
The Indianapolis Journal notes a surprising drop in Greek popularity amid war coverage. It hints the change began after reports on war correspondents' horses and suggests broader reputational shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Local News Bits and Business Openings
Job work advertised for J A George while Reeves Seward Cycle & Co offer bicycles from 28 to 75. Dr Wright owns a room to be turned saloon for J F Toohey. Ed Moore buys a cigar store from Phil Trenkenshuh. Fire bell rings after water works battery check. Robert Henry's horse causes Fifth street excitement as it slips and falls in the gutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Seward Cycle & Me’h Co
Bill the Burglar and the Lawyer Conversation
A quoted dialogue shows Bill the Burglar blaming a lawyer for leaking the whole case. Murderous Maddigan remarks on pleading with the judge to go to his mother, while the judge knows his mother is serving seven years.
Spurned Suitor Cited by Mildred in Cleveland Leader
Dialogue shows Mildred refusing Charley Middleton for not meeting family status. The exchange notes his great-grandfather in the Revolutionary War and mentions his parents recently taking up bicycle riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Charley Middleton
Alice
Cleveland
George Cummins offers low prices on fishing tackle and croquet sets
Local store George Cummins advertises deep discounts on fishing tackle, hammocks, and croquet sets with special low prices for shoppers seeking outdoor recreation gear this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cummins
Montgomery declines bid for Congress in Holman successor race
Hon O H Montgomery declines a congressional run to succeed late Congressman Holman. Though not a candidate he supports the Republican nominee and has broad backing from district leaders who regard his leadership and alignments as strong. A light note mentions Stabaugh’s Fountain offering real ice cream with an ice cream soda.
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Holman
Bicycle Ring School Competent Trainers at J A George
Reeves Seward Cycle advertises reduced prices on top bicycle models. Competent trainers in charge at J A George offer guidance. Finest bikes are on sale now, inviting buyers to visit the Reeves Seward Cycle showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. George
Reeves Seward Cycle & M’c'h
Commencement Held for Columbus High Class of 1897
The Columbus High School Class of 1897 held commencement at Crump's Theatre. Nine of twenty graduates spoke on topics including citizenship, shadows, Canada relation, and arbitration. Diplomas were presented by Prof. Wertz as the orchestra performed and Rev Holst gave the benediction.
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Columbus High School
Crump’s
W.5
Sigmund
Nellie Gysie
Will Hogue
Sue Wilson
Joe Irwin
Canada
George Pence
Sue Hoagland
Will Lincoln
Wertz
Peruvian postmaster hopeful snubbed by seeds gift
William Arnold of Peru seeks the postmaster position and complains after Congressman Stegle sent him a bundle of seeds pumpkin squash rutabaga Hungarian grass Egyptian wheat Bohemian oats and similar items. The Peru Chronicle notes Arnold would accept land with the seeds but without it the gift feels like mockery. Dr Arnold accepts the hint but questions being labeled a gardener rather than a post master.
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Peru
Icle
Mr. Arnold
Major Steele
Aimule
Dr. Arnold
Local Ads Highlight 1951 Columbus Nation Store offers
A clipped set of 1951 ads notes Columbus Fuel and Ice Co selling wood and a dry handle factory item, Stahlhutbs fountain offering palatable phosphates, and Reeves Seward Cycle offering 25 percent off all bicycle grades.
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Columbus Fuel & Ice Co
Jno A Geo Offers Bicycles Livery and Repair Services
In a case noting Michael Emig versus Andrew Perkinson guardian of Melissa Glanton in a partition action, Dave Emig attorney represents the plaintiff. Also Lessie Boeschen sues John Boeschen for divorce with $1000 alimony. Duncan and Beck serve as plaintiffs' attorneys.
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Micheal Emig
Andrew Perkinson
Melissa Glanton
Dave Emig
Lessie Boeschen
John Boeschen
Duncan & Beck
Runaway horse crashes buggy near Reynolds home
Joe Young drove a horse with Fred Nesstrop and a boy named Kissle. The horse bolted on north Washington street yesterday afternoon, running south past Dr. Reynolds residence. It struck Mrs. Reynolds phaeton, breaking its hind wheel and overturning Joe's buggy, which was demolished.
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Joe Young
Fred Nesstrop
Kissle
Washington-si
Dr. Reynolds
Monday Literary Club entertains at Mrs Swift home
The Monday Literary Club was entertained at Mrs Swift's north Franklin Street home yesterday afternoon with an excellent programme. It was the season finale and plans for next year were distributed. Mrs Carnagey sent her paper read by another member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stockton
Carnagey
J. G. Saxe
Ong
Robbery at Rev Swift Home on Franklin Street
Sometime Monday night thieves entered Rev Swift's residence by the east sitting room window. A watch and chain and about 15 dollars in silver and paper were stolen from Swift's vest. Bloodhounds tracked to Seymor then Crothersville before the trail went cold. A suspicious figure was seen about an hour and a half before the dogs lost the scent.
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Rev, Swift
Franklin St
Trey
Mr. Swift
Smith
Seymour
Mr. Smith
Crothersville
Mr- Smith
Court Judgments and Admin Appointment
In Stevenson and Son vs Hamblin the plaintiffs received a 659.20 judgment. The McCormack Machine Co. obtained a 200.00 judgment against Jno and Jacob Davis. Emaline Lacy and Frank Lacy divorce case was dismissed. James Nevill appointed administrator of the late B F Nevill.
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Stevenson & Son
Chas Hamblin
McCormack Machine Co
Jno
Jacob Davis
Emaline Lacy
Frank Lacy
Mary Minter Seeks Ellen Mary Sweeny via Capt Webb
A letter from Mary Minter of County Clonmal Ireland asks Capt Webb to locate her sister Ellen Mary Sweeny. Sweeny, originally from County Rossmore, left forty nine years ago for Louisville then moved on. The note mentions Ellen Mary Sweeny's first husband Butler.
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Mary Minter
County Clonmal
Ireland
Capt. Webb
Ellen Mary Sweeny
Mr. Butler
Sweeny
County Rossmore
Louisville
Jeff Journal
Carter’s Cascara Pills Ad
M C Dunnington druggist offers a refund if Cure fails to cure sick headache. Price 25 cents. Includes a promise of value in a compact pharmaceutical ad.
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Carter
M. C. Dunnington
Edinburg Man Pitches Ball in North Vernon Visit
Mr Will Otto of Edinburg traveled to North Vernon to pitch a game of ball. Daily of Brownstown, staying with J C Freese, is a blind Justice of the Peace and insurance agent. Remains of Charles Hayes, father of Mrs M Daimbert, reburied in Columbus then laid beside Mrs Daimbert’s mother in Indianapolis. Hayes died twenty years ago in St Louis. coffin decayed, bones placed in a box for reinterment with B F Jones and Mrs Bessie Hamilton of Columbus accompanying.
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Will Otto
Edinburg
North Vernon
Wu. Daily
Brownstown
J.c.freese
Mr. Daily
Indianapolis Blind Asylum School
Charles Hayes
M. Daimbert
Columbus
Banifil
St. Louis
Mr. Hayes
B.F. Jones
Bessie Hamilton
Greensburg
Lost Appetite and Credit in Banter
Mollie notes Max is eating very little while Max clarifies he has not lost appetite but his credit. The exchange hinges on a witty punchline about finances rather than food.
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Max
Catawba Phosphate Among New Drinks at Stahlhuths Fountain
A new beverage list includes Catawba phosphate served at Stahlhuths fountain. The addition reflects evolving menu options at the local refreshment stand.
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A. Fab
Greater
New York
Tom Reed
Canudos
Antonio Conselheiro
New Jersey
Texas
William Ashworth
Holland
Russell House
Anderson Percefield
Bartholomew County
Hawley
Griffith
Watts
Watkins
T. D
Horace
Bonebrake
Charles Wills
B. W. Taylor
Frank Lucas
Capt. Lucas
Reto
Chas. Kerr
Evansville
Ed. Rumey
Franklin
Fred Dahn Sr
Ella Carter
Mrs. Baldwin
Indiana
Rushville
James Rhea
Nashville
Madison
Rhea
P. C.C
St. L
Harry McCormack
Lou Thompson
Frank Everroad
John Crump, Jr
Bert Waltman
Lert Kinney
Lowell
Ter. Armen
Lizzie Jackson
Charlie Jackson
Adulth
Harris
Oscar Fiegenbaum
Cincinnati
Albert Otto
Dwight Wetz
Whiteall
Illinois
Will Lake
Mechanicst. Grocery
Sim Henry
Robert Boyer
the Croker
Lizer Co
Nick” Bennett
Dick Gaston
Danny Smith
Mike Locke
H. D. Harring
Henry Brockman
Fourt and
Pearl St
Amory Irwin
M. Erskine Mise
Virginia
California
John Echols
National Democrats
Te Silverites
Evansville Courier
William Colts
George Daugherty
Lydia
Harvey Land
John Davis
Mary Clark
Franklin-sts
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association of America
Wash
James H. Clark
Barrett
Major Strickland
J. B. Barrett
W. HW. Aiken
Wmn. Kenney
Hope
Bacon and Clay
Georgia
McEnery
Louisiana
McLaurin and Tillman
South Carolina
Martin
Rawlins
Utah
Whiite
Plenty O
New York Weekly
Potts
Ed Moore
Phil Trenkenshuh
Robert Henry
Fifth Street
St. Denis
O. H. Montgomery
Congress
Cmp
Montgomery
Seymour Rep
Stabbuth’s
Bicycle Ring School
Elizabeth Ruddick
Mayme McCullough
Lewis Clark Sims
Mary Mahony
Jupiter
Capitoline
Lou Stevens
Reynolds
Florence Morgan
Scottland
Stevens
William Arnold
Stegle
Stahlhutbs Fountain
Reeves Seward Cycle & M’c’h. Ca
Jno.a Geo
Rev. Swift
Circuit Court
James Nevill
B. F. Nevill
Cin
Stahbuth’s
Dr. Brown
Chicago
Chicago Congressional Association
C. O. Brown
San
Will Keller
Sadie Hamilton
Leyi Hege
William Beatty
Miller Hoser
Tobias Conn
Seymour Dem
Freese
Emma Hord
Hayes
Donner
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