Prize Singers Saengerbund Closes Fort Wayne Grand Concert
Fort Wayne hosts the fifth annual Indiana and Ohfa Saengerbund closing concert with no officers elected for the next year. Prizes go to the Toledo Lelvetia Singing society, Indianapolis Socialer Saengerbund, Marion Maennerchoir, Alexandria Concordia, and South Bend Maenner choir.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana and
Ohfa Saengerbund
Alexandria
Lelvetia Singing Society
Toledo
Socialer Saenger
Goshen Girl Commits Suicide After Piano Request
Hulda Culp, 24, daughter of H J Culp of Goshen Indiana, died yesterday from carbolic acid ingestion after returning from a country outing with her sister Nora. The sister Nora was playing the piano when Hulda asked her to perform. the odor alerted Nora and Hulda gave no reason for the act. A doctor arrived too late.
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Goshen
Ind
Hulda Culp
H. J. Culp
Nora
Hulda
Thrashers' Trust aims at better bridges and mutual insurance
Newcastle Indiana residents report the Henry County branch of the Thrashers National Protective Association plans future action. Members say the group will not raise prices but seek improved bridges and mutual insurance. Farmers doubt the framing and oppose the move.
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Newcastle
Ind
Hlewry County
Thrashers’ National Protective Association
The
Thrashers’ Trust
Combine
Freight train wreck in Brazil Illinois kills two
A Big Four freight train wrecked between Perth and Carlon in Brazil Indiana. Four men were stealing a ride from Lena to Terre Haute when an axle broke as the train descended a steep grade. Two were killed instantly, both pinned under a car, and two were injured including one with a broken arm and another with both legs broken.
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Brazil
Ind
Perth
Carlon
Lena
Terre Haute
Desperado Alonzo Henderson Shot by Marion Police
Marion Indiana June 17 four officers brought down the desperado Alonzo Henderson after a running gun battle. He was seriously wounded and may die though doctors expect recovery. The raid ended a weeks long terror in northern Indiana.
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Marion
Ind
Alonzo Henderson
Indiana
Carnival Opens in Logansport with Royal Purple Decor
Logansport Indiana on June 17 hosts the Folks' carnival and state meeting. The city is lavishly decorated with royal purple coverings and thousands of incandescent lights illuminate the business district at night.
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Logansport
Ind
Tragedy After Crossing Train Tracks Claims Child
In Evansville Indiana on June 17 a young girl named Olwa Ruth was struck by a second train while attempting to cross after a first had passed. She was killed. the child was ground to pieces.
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Ebyansville
Ind
Jiame
Olwa Ruth
Knapp Charged After Fire and Threats in Redkey
In Redkey Indiana during June 1727 John TH Knapp drove his family from their home set the house on fire and threatened neighbor Thomas Knox. Police arrested Knapp who then attempted to cut his throat with a pocket knife during the incident.
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Redkey
Ind
John TH. Knapp
Thomas Knox
Knapp
Wife Murderer On Trial In Portland Court
Charles Shepherd stands trial in Portland Indiana circuit court for the murder of his wife at Redkey. The defense plans to argue he was insane.
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Portland
Ind
Charles Shepherd
Redkey
Accident Claims Roy Brewer Near Pleasantville
Roy Brewer was accidentally killed while hunting near Pleasantville in Sullivan County Indiana when he climbed a rail fence and the gun discharged after the trigger caught. In Lafayette Indiana there is word of a potential strike as contractors decline to recognize trade unions, signaling possible labor tensions.
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Sullivan
Ind
Roy Brewer
Pleasantville
Lafayette
Congress Passes Memorial and Pension Measures in House
Washington June 17. The House approved 25 000 for Lincoln memorial plans 100 000 for a prison ship martyrs monument and 10 600 for a Fredericksburg memorial to General Hugh Mercer. Two pension amendments were moved restoring widows who remarry and raising rates for total disability and dependent soldiers. Senate then passed the London dock charges bill and debate moved to the Isthmian canal project.
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House
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Brooklyn
Fredericksburg
Hugh Mercer
Senate
London Dock
Militia Withdrawn After Pawtucket Streetcar Strike Calm
Ten prominent citizens including Mayor Fitzgerald and Chief of Police Bice decided tranquility had returned in Pawtucket and the militia ordered by Governor Kimball would be withdrawn. A meeting at the state armory with Governor Kimball Brigadier General Tanner and fifty business men led to the plan. Only three stone throwing incidents occurred. streetcars ran in Pawtucket and Central Falls, but were later withdrawn last night. The troops will be retrieved and other militia sent in as needed.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Fitzgerald
Bice
Kimball
Tanner
State Armory
Central Falls
Negro murderer hanges self in Maryland jail before execution
John Johnson awaiting execution for murder in Baltimore area yesterday set fire to his clothing and hanged himself in his cell. Guards found him and he resisted when cut down. A straightjacket was put on him. Johnson and Frank Jones are to be hanged Friday for the March murder of Israel Radolsky.
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Eilientt Clty
John Johnson
Johnson
Frank Jones
Israel Radolsky
Morgan mood in Adriatic letters sparks Berlin chatter
Berlin reports on J Pierpont Morgan amid a shipping deal with German lines. London replies that Morgan’s yacht letters show him in a jolly mood. Also notes Indiana editor Clay Metsker running for Democratic House leadership against Terrell Slack. Obion river drowning fatality in Missouri and Mississippi tributary incidents.
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Berlin
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Shipping Combine
Berliner Tageblatt
London
Secretary Root Accepts Responsibility for Gomez Payments
Washington June 17 Secretary Root takes full responsibility for money paid to General Gomez by General Wood during the Cuba occupation. He offers to provide strong proof the payments followed prudent statesmanship. Congress seeks why large sums were paid, noting Cuban funds financed the disbursements while US administration governed Cuba.
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Washington
Root
Gomez
Wood
Cuba
Congress
United States
War Department
Department
Gomes
Philippines
Spain
Brooke
Bodies found after Filipino ambush near Rizal province
Manila reports the bodies of a sergeant two corporals and four privates of the Fifth cavalry captured May 30 by Ladrones at Hin angonan, Rizal, were recovered. Several arrests have been made with some identified as Tadcones band members. The soldiers were buried together.
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Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Hinangonan
Rizal
Teresa
Morong
Fierce Race War Over Color Question in Eldorado
The Eldorado race conflict, ongoing since May 29 after a mob attacked the Colored Normal and Industrial Institute, includes stoneings, threats, and homes left due to fear. Five families remain, two ready to depart. Rev. Peter Green’s house was stoned. fear of colored labor in nearby mines grows. President Jefferson D. Alston heads the school for life amid strong opposition. The board will meet June 27 to decide removal or a new president, with Governor Yates asked for protection.
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Eldorado
Iis
Colored Normal and Industrial Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
Peter Green
African Methodist Church
Jefferson D. Alston
The
Normal
School For Life
Mitchell
Harrisburg
Yates
Baseball Scoreboard From City Leagues
National League games listed with Boston Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St Louis results. American League scores show St Louis Baltimore Detroit Washington. American Association matches include Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul.
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National League
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
American League
Baltimore
Detroit
Washington
American Associaticn
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Queen Wilhelmina Recovering At Schaumburg Castle
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland convalesces at Castle Schaumburg in the Lahn valley, drives out daily with the queen mother, and smiles as she greets travelers. Emperor William deferred a visit, and invitations pour in for President Roosevelt to visit western points this autumn.
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Berlin
Wilhelmina of
Holland
Castle Schaumburg
Lahn
William
Roosevelt
Taft
Vatican
Philippines
James Edgarton
New York Evening Post
Theouthern Paddle Railway
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebracke
Missouri
Leous Westrop
Martin, Miss
Market Report Prevailing Grain and Livestock Prices
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock reports June 16 prices. Wheat No 2 red steady at 77 cents, Corn steady at 59, Oats No 2 mixed at 44 cents. Cattle steady at 2757, Hogs 107.62, Sheep 5.00, Lambs 65.90.
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Saatches
Lund
Fragmented 19th Century Livestock Prices and Terms
The passage lists mixed lots and cattle terms with prices and notes on sheep and corn. It references No 2 mixed, No 2 antied ibige, cattle active, sheep steady, and various measurement terms. The garbled OCR shows a market-style record with commodity names and price cues but unreadable specifics.
Sixth Week of Anthracite Strike Shows Quiet, Reports Vary
The sixth week of the anthracite miners strike began with rain and widespread idleness among 150000 workers. Reports cite sporadic assaults on workers but no serious injuries, while editors debate if many quit or stayed at work. Leaders discuss support from the International Teamsters association and possible soft coal actions in central Pennsylvania.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Casper Clark
Toledo
Ohio
International Team Drivers’ Association
Ife
National Association
Central Pennsylvania
Patrick Gilday
Fiim
West Virginia
Diplomatic Movements and Civic Honors Abroad
United States consul Louis Fr Ayme arrives at San Juan from Guadaloupe aboard the Potomac. Reports mention reporters and officials aboard the Cincinnati as a U S cruiser. Awaiting possible move to New York from Cincinnati with Air Avie. In Philadelphia, former President Cleveland receives an Augustinian degree at Villa Nova College, first in the United States to do so.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Louis Fr. Ayme
United States
Guadaloupe
Martinique
Ditt
Cormminder Tas
Melosi
Cluiser
Cincinnati
Dieutenant
Benj Bo Abe Cormick
Potomaie
Flo
New York
Whilladelphia
College of St. Thomas
Villa Noval
Thin City
Cleveland
Fayette County Taxables Up by 245443 in Recent Year
County Assessor W T Murray filed township reports for Fayette County including Connersville. Total assessed valuation across taxables reaches 3 315 283 with gains in funds lands and improvements and personal property. Dog population 1 082 males 77 females. poles total 2549 up 105 from last year. Detailed taxables list to follow.
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Fayette County
W.T. Murray
Connersville
Contetevidle
Murrey
Memorial service draws 196 K of P members in New Castle
The local lodge led a parade despite cold weather with 196 members in attendance. Hon. Anion B. Hunt, Secretary of State, gave the keynote address described as one of the best ever in the city. Graves of deceased members were decorated with flowers.
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New Castle
Cambridge City
RB. Lodpen
Alsc
Coltun
Glenwood Land
Anion B. Hunt
Sate
Grard
Order
de Gorate
Howere
Memorial Address Invitation From Hon George W Steele
An old letter from Hon George W Steele expresses gratitude for a favor dated May 26 and invites delivery of a memorial address in Columbia. The writer accepts the invitation, plans to attend, and asks for prior notice to arrange travel and reunion with friends from boyhood.
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Georga W. Steele
Gbwarthington
Robert Utter
Columbia
Dean
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