Market Prices and Racing Result Highlight Local News
Home markets list prices for Wheat Corn Oats Timothy and Clover with per unit costs and livestock values. A racing report from Louisville notes Eddie Bald of Buffalo defeats Owen Kimble in a three heat race at Fountain Ferry Park, detailing times and margins, followed by local notices and ads.
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Fountain Ferry Park
Eddie Bald
Buffalo
Owen Kimble
Wile
Kimble
Bald
President's Message Urges Aid for Destitute Americans in Cuba
Official estimates show many Americans in Cuba suffer destitution lacking food and medicines. Rural workers displaced to towns lack work and money. local authorities cannot aid them. The President recommends an immediate appropriation of at least 50000 dollars for relief under the State Department, including possible transportation home for those unable to return.
Dear John Ovemeyer Targeted by Times Critique
A fragmentary letter attacks John Ovemeyer with accusations about political alignment and media influence. Mentions of Rev Chas Tinsley, Paris Green, a K of VP group, and travel notes for Mrs. Mary R. Bradley and Dr Whitesides appear in the garbled text.
Federal Prisoners to Ohio Penitentiary Move Ordered
An order from the U S attorney general designates the Ohio state penitentiary as the future site for Indiana federal prisoners. The Indiana legislature had prohibited long state imprisonment for federal prisoners. The first prisoner under the order is Edward Hammerwack of Kokomo, sentenced to two years for altering a one dollar bill to a five. The passage notes various local notices and snippets from Greensburg and Columbus papers.
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United States
Ohio State Penitentiary
Indiana
Baker
Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle Local News Briefs
The Decker well in Indiana produced twenty million feet with little oil, a gas find but disappointing to oil men. Greeks routed by Turks at Domkos and retreating from Thessaly. Senate approves $50,000 for destitute Americans in Cuba. Col William Starr dies at 75 in Richmond Ind a known Fighting Quaker. Trials of Havemyer and Searles postponed to the 26th. Kinney and Kinney insurance ad. Firemen Ball ticket urged. George Hart loses a finger at Brinkley Furniture. City council caucuses back Scott Henry to fill McCullough vacancy. Henry praised as a capable longtime resident.
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Indiana
Pension attorney Rominger acquitted in Indianapolis case
W. T. Rominger of Hartsville was acquitted in federal court at Indianapolis of unlawfully taking a $10 fee in pension claims for a widow Mobley. The jury found the testimony did not prove the charge.
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W. T. Rominger
Hartsville
Indianapolis
Mobley
Personal notices show travel and visits across towns
A string of locals traveled yesterday to cities such as Chicago Indianapolis Hastings and Greensburg with guests including Mr and Mrs Levi Hege Fritz Rooths baker Charley Rev Noah Harper and others Also Hon Andrew Pervifield seeks a congressional nomination and M Cahn and L T Fisher were active in business and sales The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company held a district meeting in Indianapolis and local figures Mr Coningsby and Mr M L Sweet traveled yesterday morning
Ball Pen Arrangement for Old Fashioned Ball Pen Game
Notices announce an old fashioned Ball Pen game with players over fifty. John Vorwald to umpire unless he captains one side. Also a county claims filing deadline under a new law requires claims to be docketed five days before commissioners court starts. Claims for the term due by Monday May 31 1897 per Auditor J B Barrett.
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John Vorwald
John
G A R Memorial Services Set For May 23 1897
Memorial services for G A R will be held at the M E Church Sunday May 23 1897 at 3 30 p m Reverend T Sweeney will conduct with Reverend Geo L Curtis assisting The W R C P C S A and the public are invited Comrades meet at the Post Hall at 3 p m sharp 3 D Halbirt
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M. E
T. Sweeney
Geo. L. Curtis
W. R.C
Community Notes From Flat Rock and Shelbyville Area
Local sightings include Katie Hanley visiting Shelbyville, Rev Jones lecture drawing crowds, and a dog show comment on training. Shown are visits by Mrs Lottie Dye and Mrs Beena Young, shipments by A J Winterroad, and a Christian Ender Society organization.
Simidon: Simonton on the Deck
Simonton stands on the deck as Simidon appears in the scene, with the phrase He Wo suggesting a spoken cue or fragment indicating action or dialogue. The readable text centers on a stage moment or performance cue.
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Simonton
Local Notes and Appointments Across Town Yesterday
Miss Emma Volland traveled to Crawfordsville and Mrs. Fred Volland rode to Indianapolis while Assistant Superintendent Sweet also headed to Indianapolis. J A Glanton delivered two fine hall trees to Ferguson's photograph gallery. Sheriff Cox escorted the blind man Simonton toward Franklin to face judgment and potential jail time. George Werner displayed two signs resembling dressed beef quarters.
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Ferguson’s
Cox
Franklin
Simonton
Mr. Simonton
Firemen's ball on the 20th draws big crowd hopes
A Thursday night ball by the city firemen is expected to be well attended as the fire boys seek support. Citizens are urged to buy tickets for the fundraiser even if they cannot attend. Late last night officers Jackson and McGalip found a drunken man with severe injuries behind John DeZos' restaurant and sent him to jail with help from depot Policeman Michel and a patrol wagon.
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Fire Boys
Michel
Local notices and voter tally amid census listing and ads
The clipping shows a fragmented poll tally with candidate names and numbers, a housing rental ad listing cottages and a two story house, a notice seeking a good girl or middle aged woman, firemen charity ball ticket appeal, a church notice with recent accessions, and a town dining venue suggestion for meals and lunches at the Fashion across from the post office.
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