Indiana G A R appoints staff with Fesler leading
Keteham names staff for the Indiana G A R with Col. John R. Fesler Indianapolis as assistant adjutant general and William Warren Evansville as inspector. Others include Dino Waneh Tipton as chief ministering officer and R S Chamberlain Elk hart as color bearer with James Roach Monticello as chief trumpeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keteham
William A. Keteham
Indiana
John R. Fesler
Indianapolis
William Warren
Levansville
Dino Waneh
Tipton
R. S. Chamberlain
Elkhart
Charles W. Wheat
de Camp
Eh Defoot
James @. Roach
Monticello
A. A. Jones
Battleground
A. S. Kerwood
Muncie
Mrs Helen Gougar Dies At Home In Indiana
Mrs Helen M Gougar, noted lecturer and writer, died suddenly at her home in Indiana from heart trouble. She was about 65. Gougar was a militant political figure who supported William Jennings Bryan and often stirred public sensations with her outspoken views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Gougar
Luntaserre
Padi
Murder Probe After Body Found in Canal at Cleveland
Marion Majalsky, 45, was found in the Ohio and Erie Canal in Cleveland tied head to toe with fine steel wire. Authorities believe the man, employed at a wire mill, was murdered after a severe struggle and are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conad
Marion Majalsky
Ohio and Serie Canal
Cleveland
Ohio
Majalsky
Sister of McKinley plans to donate Canton homestead
Mrs. McKinley’s sister, Mrs. Barber, intends to donate the old McKinley homestead in Canton, Ohio, to the McKinley National Memorial Association if it can be purchased from the President’s brothers and sisters, to whom the property passed under his will.
Tragic Arsenic Pie Fatal to Parson and Injures Children
In Trucksville Pa the home of John Montgomery a parson is dead a child faces probable death and several other youngsters remain in serious condition after eating pie laced with arsenic. Housekeeper Mrs Kelly mistook arsenic for baking powder and used it in the baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ples
John Montgomery
Trucksville
Kelly
Steals to Provide for Wife
Chas Bueche 21, released on suspended sentence in South Bend Indiana after admitting theft to obtain food and medical care for his seriously ill wife. court judge Feldman ordered the lenient disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Bueche
South Bend
Ind
Feldman
Lost boy Nickie Shepard found dead in Minnesota swamp
Eight year old Nickie Shepard of Solway Minnesota was found dead in a swamp three quarters of a mile from home after going missing for several days. Frank Klingbell and a setter dog located the body in foul weather with no signs of a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickie” Shephard
Minnesota
Hls
Gowan
Nickie
John Shephard
Solway
Minn
Ilis Hise
Jong
Gueh
Frank Klingbell
Klingkell
Shephard
Seaurclins
Kiinghell
Tragic Fire Kills Four at Long Branch Estate
Walter W. Schiffer, cigar maker of New York, Marion Schiffer aged ten and two servants Mary Ditter and Pilly Ménthon perished in a blaze that destroyed the Schiffer mansion in Long Branch. Mrs. Schiffer was severely burned and in critical condition, two guests were seriously injured fleeing from a window, while the governess and others also suffered burns or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter WW. Schiffer
Fowesithy
New York
Marion
Mary Ditter
Tli
Jacale Torhschidd
Mr. Schitter
Long Branch
Mrr
Schiffer
Citroen Mil Mo Direier
Besa
Crime Curbed by City Courts in Reform Era
Municipal courts reduced crime during the period, with fewer arrests and more convictions. Chief Justice G son led the case push while the court docket reached 15,510 civil cases, disposing of most and covering expenses. Public cost data indicate revenue offset by fees and investments in the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Chiense
Court of Appeals Affirms Savannah Contract Fraud Sentence
The Savannah court sentence in the James Greene back Cansuor case, convicting him of valuing a five hundred thousand dollar government contract in Savannah labor, was affirmed by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Each defendant faces four years in prison and a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanah Court
Tames Greene Back Cansuor
Savannah
United Shits Circait Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Three Die of Asphyxiation in St Louis Rooming House
Three people died from asphyxiation in a Law son avenue rooming house in St. Louis. The dead are Joseph R Gabler and his wife Ida, and Daviel Dwrer who crowded a room adjoining that of the Gablers. A fourth occupant was overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lawson Avenue
Joseph R. Gabler
Ida
Daviel Dwrer
Gablers
Negligence of Road Blamed in Fatal Bradley Crash
A San Francisco navy investigator blames Southern Pacific negligence for a fatal Bradley California crash. He cites decaying ties rusty rails and dilapidated equipment as the cause for the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Nau
Bradley
Cal
Baby Prince Enlists in Royal Regiment Roles
The baby prince of Spain enters the regimental roll and wears a gold number on his bib. A bed in the barracks is set aside, marking him as the latest recruit in the royal unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Tragic shooting suicide after address dispute in Vitteburg
Patrick Seardon, 23, shot two men Thomas Morton and M M Moorhead when they could not tell him the address of a young woman. He then killed himself. Morton and Moorhead may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Seardon
Thomas Morton
M. M. Moorhead
Vitteburg
Moorhead
Morton
Earthquake Kills 4000 in China Reported by Shawmut
The steamer Shawmut arrived in Victoria B C with news that 4000 people were killed by an earthquake at Hsing Kiang China. The disaster prompted immediate relief appeals and international coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut
Victoria
B. C
Hsing Kiang
China
Great Forest Fire Threatens Northern Canada Timberlands
Dave Essan, operating a logging camp in Kuay Tay Thurlow Islands, reports the largest coast fire as logs burn and boundaries rapidly extend. Fires threaten towns and forests from Masson’s camp to Bear Lake on Vancouver Island. downpours needed to curb the blaze and protect property and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Essan
Kuay Tay
Thurlow Islands
Vancouver
Cassia
Katy
Masson
Knox
Vancouver Island
Bear Lake
Boy Plans Murder At School To Get Even
A 17 year old boy admitted intent to kill Chicago principal Gustave Melionis at the filelines school usingchloroform to seek revenge for alleged grievances after vandalism and a break in that target desks and blackboards. Police questioned several suspects including Tartezrein and the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hos
W. Melionis
Filelines School
Tth
Morgan Streets
Chicago
Cimec
Gustave Faw
Captain Storen
Knadlewaood Poller
Tartezrein
Pative Gai Principat Metoinnis
Reform in Chak Mow Forces Mayor to Pay Reform Costs
The town of Chak Mow reformed to uplift itself but voters balked at reimbursing the mayor who paid for detective work against saloon gambling and vice. The court ruled the mayor had no authority to spend city funds without council approval, leaving taxpayers to pick up the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri City
Chak Mow
iHegal Tegner
Naoeds Im Nansas
Candle Fire Tragedy Damages Philadelphia Factory
A candle started a fatal blaze damaging the Northeast Phonograph Company building on North Street. Martin suffocated in the fire. The Daniels Millinery Co. also sustained damage as did nearby properties. Grace Poerverse, a 16 year old girl from hast City, confessed in juvenile court to leading a burglar gang and robbing several East End houses with teen accomplices. her father cried during questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Sens
Martin
Northeastern Phonograph Company
North Stl
Warne
Daniels Millihery Company
Grace Poerverse
Fifth Street
Cleveland
East End
Boy Aged 9 Faces Murder Charge Over Playmate
Sidney Hamond aged 9 is under arrest and Ballimere charged with the murder of his 1 year old playmate William Griffin after a marble game quarrel. Witnesses say there was a fight and Hamond then shot Griffin inside a house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Sidney Hamond
Ballimere
Wiliam Grifin
Ekarmond
Griffis
Elevator accident at Akron plant claims seven lives
An elevator fell several stories at the Goalyear Tire and Rubber Company plant in Akron Ohio injuring about a dozen workers. Seven people were killed as a result of the plunge with others seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goalyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Springfield man visits family then arrested on old embezzlement charge
James McMillen returned to Springfield Ohio from Mexico after three years. He was seized on an old charge of embezzling $28 000. He had come to visit relatives. Farmers in Omaha organized to keep wheat at a dollar a bushel and aimed to corner 1007 and future crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMillen
Springfield
Ohio
Mexico
Omaha
Britain Ends Irish Reforms After Dublin Rejection
Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman announced in the House of Commons that the government would drop the Irish reform bill after the Irish Nationalists' convention in Dublin rejected it. He said the government will instead pursue an eviction and tenants restoration measure, repeal licensing, and introduce a comprehensive education bill next session to reorganize the education system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell-Bannerman
Youte of Commons
Dublin
Iis
Trish
Missions in Turkey Rejoice Over U S Pressure on Sultan
The European Turkey mission at Monastir passed resolutions praising the United States for forcing Sultan to grant privileges to American institutions in Turkey. They thanked Ambassador John A. Geischman for backing the efforts and protecting projects in Sadontes and Monastir, including schools and an orphanage, during the Ottoman delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sultan
European Turkey Mission
Monastir
Turkey
France
Wwe
John, A. Geischman
Auccicultural and
Jodaistrici Institute
Sadontes
Vanian
Kartel
Goria
Ottomaan
Fire on Queenpies steamer Queenpies holds New York
Fire struck the White Star steamer Queenpies in New York and burned five hours. Crew fought flames from steerage berths as 87 barrels of glucose fueled a hot blaze. Fire spread to cargo outside. after hold and perishables were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanic
New York
Gmb
Pittsburg Bookkeeper Convicted of Bank Misappropriation
The jury found George E. Ralston guilty on three counts of misappropriation and aiding Lee Clark. seven counts of false entries were not proven. Also noted, thread prices climbed as The Clark O. N. TL of Newark and Coats and Brooks of New York join a price increase affecting spools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George E. Ralston
Enterprise National Bank
T Lee Clark
Clark O. N. TL
Newark
Coats and Brooks Companies
New York
Body Found in Furnace at Ryan Soup Works
Police report fragments of a mutilated body found in the furnace of the Ryan soup works on Spring Grove Avenue in Cincinnati. There is no view to the identity of the man and authorities believe evidence of a brutal murder was uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Soup Works
Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati
Widow Receives 200000 Inheritance From Michigan Lumberman
Mrs. Charles Gillis of Crawford County Ohio inherits a 200000 fund left by Charles K. Moore a wealthy Michigan lumberman. Moore died after a long illness in a Detroit hospital where Gillis nursed as a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gillis
Crawford County
Ohio
Charles K. Moore
Michigan
Detroit
Outlaw Marvin Kuhns Shot While Escaping Near St Marys
A man believed to be the outlaw Marvin Kuhns was shot in the right shoulder groin and nose while fleeing after stealing a horse from Arthur Smith five miles north of St Marys Olio. He died a few hours later from his wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kuhns
Arthur Smith
St. Marys
Olio
Fatal inshoot ends life of Batter William Steth
William Steth aged 20 of Swanville Minnesota died after a pitched ball struck him on the head during a game. He was at bat when the ball hit his ear and caused a fatal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steth
Swanville
Minn
Steth
Chicago Trade Outlook Signals Strong May Activity
Dun's Review of Trade notes Chicago sees no specific grounds for declining confidence. Bank clearings reach a record May level while money supply improves and discount rates fall. Breadstuffs markets quiet but prices firm. crop conditions expected to improve. consumer goods demand rises with higher temperatures. Failures in the district run 71 versus 68 prior week and 20 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agvinst
Dun
Review of Trade
Unseasonable Weather Hurts Retail Trade and Iron Markets
New York reports persistent cold and wet May conditions hurt retail sales across the northern half, leaving large inventories. Shoe and weather markets are quiet. Show manufacturers seek orders but remain unsatisfied while pig iron stays strong in price. Steel futures booking rises with May deliveries and upcoming demand for structural steel. US business failures show weekly totals near 30 to 50 with year over year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tron
Sis
Birmingham
Mayo
Structural Steel
United States
Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Across many markets cattle hogs and sheep show wide price ranges with wheat corn oats rye and butter quoted. City by city figures include Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Cincinnati Toledo and Detroit with prices in dollars and cents for various grades and varieties of livestock and grains.
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ST H
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Atte
Ste
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Appointed Maine Judge Seen Without Formal Portrait
Notes of Current Events report Judge Charles T. Woodruff, recently named to the Maine Supreme Court, has never had his photograph taken. In Greenville Mississippi Police Chief William Quinn killed himself in front of his daughter. Sam Moor, a Black man, is charged with poisoning four people, two men and two women, all Black, with an arrest in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Woodruff
Maine Supreme Court
William Quinn
Greenville
Misa
Sam Moor
Roanoke
Vase
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