Rioting at West Indianapolis Works Leaves Several Injured
May 24 reports from Indianapolis describe clashes between striking workers and non union men at the West Indianapolis Ot Works. Frank Madsen assistant foreman was beaten, J N Hinkley foreman stood by as a crowd fired shots. deputy marshals arrived and rioters were driven off. Reports say a mob member may have been shot but could not be verified.
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Indianapolig
West Andiduapelis
Frank Madsen
J. N. Hinkley
Madsen
Hinidey
Midgen
Circus Parade Runaway Horse Kills One Injures Many
A parade at a circus in May ends in disaster as a frightened horse bolts into a dense crowd on Street A. One woman is dead and sixteen are injured with several in critical condition. The horse, from a livery barn, was rented for the day by Thomas Walch. Carriages were smashed as riders fled.
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Circus 7
Wort
Wayne
Tod
Jeasle Devan
Catherine Leway
Rbinuche Racine
Florence Racine
Jonnie Welnert
Emma Welimaert
Brn
Thomas Walch
Lorillard ‘Tobacco House
Itm
Minly
Princess of Wales Attends Final Drawing Room
Princean Lovine represents the Queen at a London drawing room held at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales was not in attendance. A small gathering included Americans Miss Herbert, daughter of the Secretary of the Navy, Mrs. Draper wife of Congressman Draper, and Mrs. Neal with Miss Peck of Chicago.
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Princean Lovine
London
Kautse Qmarehtoness
Lorne
Daugier
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Princess of Wales
Misa Herbert
the Navy
Herbert
Draper
Congressman Draper
Massachusetts
Neal
Missee Peck
Chicago
Diplomatic Break Threat Looms Between France and Venezuela
May 24 St Paul report notes the US urged as intermediary in a growing crisis as France and Venezuela threaten full diplomatic rupture after Paris demands and Venezuelan actions. France reportedly recalled its ambassador from Caracas, while Caracas expelled the French envoy, prompting a major international row. A June 14 event at the Metropolitan Opera House plans to raise funds for a gift to the International Navigation Company for the steamship St Paul.
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Somny Peasemaker
Wrehington
Mary
United States
France
Venezuela
Caracis
Legation
Parla
St Paul
Metropolitan Opera
Elty
International Navyigation Company
St. Paul
Union officers elected in Milwaukee meeting
The International Union of Journeymen Horse whorers elected officers today in Milwaukee with John T. Collins named president Frederick Harris as first vice president George Newman as second vice president and Khodiy Kenehan Teonver as secretary treasurer.
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Hornewhoera
Milwaukee
International Union of Journeymen Horsewhoers
John T. Collins
Washington
Prederick Harris
George Newman
Detroit
Khodiy Kenehan Teonver
Jargent Transaction Records Wisconsin River Land Sale
A historic sale reported May 24 in Hemlock Morrill Wisconsin records the purchase of 8 440 acres by the William Ida Company of Stoneham Massachusetts from the Wisconsin River Cand Company The deal is valued at about 80 million dollars and represents one of the era’s largest land transactions centered along the Wisconsin river corridor.
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Hemlock
Morrill
Wia
William Ida Company
Stoneham
Masa
May Die at Aur Time Washington May 244
The commission of Mary A. Yee Gail T Hamilton is critical and death is looked for at any time.
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Washhington
Mise
Mary A. Yee
Gail T Hamilton
Great Crowd of Men at Kickapoo Border Rites
A large crowd travels toward the Kickapoo border on May 24 with horseback riders. Town leaders and 100 horsemen parade, four abreast, through the streets. Railroads offer cheap fairs and trains arrive crowded. beds in town fully booked. Weather cool as townsfolk anticipate the opening of a new hotel and restaurant venture.
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Mateo
Oklahoma
Okla
Kickapoo
Chie Thorming
Ivestaurint
Eli
Dogs Must Be Muzzled Proclaimed by St Paul Mayor
St Paul May 4 Mayor Smith issued a proclamation urging all dog owners to muzzle dogs at large or on public thoroughfares due to rabies concerns. The notice states the safety measure is necessary for public health and applies within city limits.
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Smith
Paul
St. Paul
Smith Yeaterday
Public Khaakh Department
Robert A. Smith
I. A. Smith
American Pilgrims to European Shrines Set Sail
Under Rev William Smith the second American national pilgrimage to European shrines will depart New York July 10 aboard the Western World. Following last year's success, this voyage is undertaken at the special request of Pope Leo.
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New York
William Smith
Leo
Pilgrims Return After Continental Tour
A large party of pilgrims plans to visit many shrines across Europe with Rev. Father Smith guiding in languages and customs. The journey will feature an American Hag as a symbol of patriotism, and the travelers expect to return home around September 9.
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Father Smith
Supreme Court declares income tax act unconstitutional
Washington May 22 The Supreme Court split five to four ruling that taxes on rents and income from real estate and personal property are direct taxes and must be apportioned. The decision voids sections 27 to 37 of the 1884 tariff act, remanding cases with instructions to grant relief. Dissenters urged constitutional revision amid potential revenue impact and refunds to taxpayers were considered.
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Harlan, Jackson
Brown
Waller
Field, Gray
Brewer
Shires
Harlan
White
Jackson
Memphian Conference Opens In Pursuit Of Currency Reform
The Memphian Mercantile Bodies hosts a convention at the Auditorium in Memphis with over 8,000 present as W. Crawford presides. Delegates nominate Congressmen Catchings as permanent chairman after remarks by John G. Carlisle. Resolutions condemn free coinage of silver but back bimetallism and subsidized coinage, with a committee to supervise distribution and organize Southern money clubs. The gathering adjourns after adopting routine rules and preparatory actions.
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Memptia
Memphis
Tenth
Ates
O'Cloek
W. Dh. Crawford
Catchings
Wnanimone
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Checred
M. Tose
New York
Souic
Lt N Veaident
Mie
Alia Die
Ohio State Food Commissioner Finds Royal Flour Pure
In a formal audit of baking powders, the Ohio State Food Commissioner reported that all examined brands met impurity standards except the Royal, which was found to be nearly pure with less than ten percent impurities.
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Ohio State
Steam burns injure boilder at Sleepy Eye mill
Sleepy Eye Minnesota May 24 Edward Hu a boilermaker from Mankato was badly burned while repairing a boiler at Sleepy Eye Milling company. A night watchman opened a blow-off valve causing a jet of hot steam to strike his arms and breast. He suffered severe burns but is expected to recover.
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Sleepy Eye
Minn
Edward Hu
Mankato
Bleepy Eye Milling Company
Barrow
Ian
Anysis
Thurston's Withdrawal from Hawaiian Mission
Washington May 24 The state department confirms the withdrawal of Mr Thurston the Hawaiian inspector.
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Thurston
Washington
State Department
Intiiteter
Kouzn Worth co. closed on mortgage at La Crease
La Crease Wisconsin May 24. The Kou zgn and Worth company musical instruments was closed up on a mortgage this morning by J B Bradford of Milwaukee. The threatening attitude of other creditors forced the action.
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la Crease
Wis
Kouzgn & Worth Company
Musical Instrumenta
J. B. Bradford
Milwaukee
New Receiver Appointed in Hyansville and Richmond Road
Washington Ind May 24 H Barlow president of the Bryanville and Terre Haute railroad was today appointed receiver of the Hyansville and Richmond road vice Col James Montgomery resigned The action places a new manager over the line amid corporate shuffles in the region
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Washington
Ind
H. ©. Barlow
Byanaville & Terre Haute Rilvoad
Hyansvile & Richmond Road
James Montgomery
Marquis of Queensberry bound over for peace
At Marlborough Street police court London this morning the Marquis of Queensberry and Alanson Turd Douglas were bound over in 500 pounds each to keep the peace. The case stemmed from their encounter in Lecadiily.
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London
Marlborough Street
Marquis of Queensberry
Ila Son
Turd Douglas
Lecadiily
Banker's Death in Cleveland Noted at Age Eighty Eight
Banker Henry Wick, a veteran figure in U S banking, died in Cleveland Ohio at age eighty eight. He was among the oldest bankers in the country, with a long career noted in financial circles and local commerce. The obituary references his standing in the Cleveland banking community and his lengthy service.
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Banker Read
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Wick
Deliberate Murder in Pana Sees Man Shot by Visitor
In Pana Illinois on May 22 George Bannon was mortally wounded by a man named Burroughs. Burroughs and his wife fled after the shooting as Bannon tried to untangle the fate of their young daughter. Burroughs lured the youth to walk and shot him when he refused.
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Pana
George Bannon
Rank Burroughs
Bannon
Burroughs
Crookston Bids for State Experimental Station Site
Crookston offers the state the site for a new experimental station. A $4,000 bonus is prepared for approval by the town board. The Great Northern Railway donates 476 acres, with 66 cultivable, to aid grading draining and tiling the lands, showing strong local support.
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St Paul
Croakstantas
Secretary of State
Great North Ork
Fally Ag
Crookston
Garnest
Latipatian Wedding With Dwarfs In Bijou Cast
A May 25 Latipatian wedding witnessed at Nicollet house in the purlara. George Laibel and Miss Annie Nelson, both dwarfs, acted as groom and bride while Mrs Gen Tom Thom's company performed at the Bijou. The ring was unusually tiny and the bride’s mother Afr Nelson traveled from Louisville. The license lists the groom as 34 and the bride as 30, their combined height barely matching that of the tallest man present.
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Miouveapella
Nicollet House
High Nann Tday
George Laibel
Annie Nelson
Tom Thom
Bijou
Nelson
Louisville
Cuban Leader Guy Marti Dies in Battle for Cuba
Washington May 23. Word reached here of the death of Guy Marti Cuban leader in a fight with government troops. Marti's death is seen as a major event since Gen Campos began his campaign. Other Cuban leaders Gomey Maceo and Borrero were only known by name here but Afard o was widely known for long service as head of the Cuban party in the United States. Fo hag spent much time in Washington with notable service including 180 delegates to the Pan American monetary conference.
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Tapsargenta
Washington
Guy
Marti
Gen. Campos
Gomey
Maceo
Borrero
Afardo
United States
Fo Hag
Hig
Royal Baking Powder Sets Standard in Purity and Leavening
The Royal baking powder is renowned for purity and superior leavening power. Honest dealers and manufacturers of cheaper brands cannot claim equal quality. Its virtues are now widely known to housekeepers, contrasting with dishonest sellers of lower grade products.
Odd Mellowa of South Dakota elects officers in Yankton
In Yankton South Dakota May 25 the grand assembly of Odd Mellowa closed its session electing A. Heath of Canton grand patriarch GC A.Priledium of De Suet high priest George A. Wus ky of Madizon grand scribe D. 5. Wilde of Canton senior warden G. 1. Grove of Huron grand treasurer G. Bellew of Aberdeen junior warden Ann Fred Behumber of Yankton grand representative
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Wew
Yankton
Odd Mellowa
South Dakota
Af. A. Heath
Canton
A.priledium
de Suet
George A. Wusky
Madizon
Wilde
Grove
Huron
G. Bellew
Aberdeen
Ann Fred Behumber
James Farmer sues to restrain city over aiding House of the Good Shepherd
A judge in Bt Paul on May 23 accepted a case brought by James Farmer seeking an injunction to stop the city from compelling women to attend the House of the Good Shepherd and to block payment of funds to that institution.
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Lesal
Bt Paul
James Farmer
House of the Good Shepherd
Woman in Minneapolis Cuts Throat Over Husband Abuse
Mrs. William O Connell attempted suicide in Minneapolis this morning by cutting her throat with a razor. The act followed alleged ill treatment by her husband. Police and medical staff responded. condition not stated.
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Minneapolis
William O'Connell
Hill Denies Northern Pacific Deal as Talks of Consolidation Fade
James J. Hill arrived in St Paul and addressed reporters while resting under medical care. He denied selling or discussing a Northern Pacific deal, insisted no consolidation with Great Northern, and said autonomy of Northern Pacific would be preserved while development and land sales would proceed.
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James J. Gill
Great Northern Railway Company
Ling
Hmm
Delgen
Lila
Summit Avenue
Hill Wis
Moat
West
New York
Jn Pring
Mr. Hill
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Retiring Admiral Meade After Disciplinary Rebuke
President Cleveland approves Rear Admiral Richard W. Meade retirement from active service under section 1483 amid a sharp rebuke for conduct at variance with a commendable purpose. The action follows Meade’s May 4 application to the Secretary of the Navy and cites concerns over propriety and discipline.
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Washington
Meade
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Richard W. Meade
Grover Cleveland
Patriotism Circular Urges Memorial Day School Services
May 22 St Paul state Superintendent Pendergasten issues a circular to county superintendents urging patriotism by holding special Friday afternoon services in all schools before Memorial Day. Schools should cooperate with local G A R posts where possible, per Judge H Torrence commander of Minnesota G A R.
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St Paul
Pendergasten
H. Torrence
Department of Minnesota
Presbyterians Extend Control Over Seminaries Vote
In Pitaburg today May 22 the Presbyterian general assembly approved a plan to grant the assembly absolute control over the theological seminaries by a 432 to 8 vote.
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Pitaburg
Presbyterian General Assembly
Assembly
Jo Perrien abduction case nolle pressed in Detroit
The cases against Billy Considine and others for complicity in the March abduction of Joseph Perrien were nolle pressed today on the prosecuting attorney's motion in Detroit Michigan.
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Milly Goen Free
Detroit
Mich
Billy Considine
Joseph Perrien
Nolle
Barber and traveler clash over trimming in France tale
A story recounts a French barber arguing with a traveler over how much hair to remove, claiming local custom requires more cutting. The tale contrasts English restraint with French bluntness as the barber asserts Britain differs from France. The piece also cites U S government tests showing Royal baking powder leads in leavening strength.
The Largest Spider in Ceylon Entomological Wonder
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record recounts a colossal web spanning five to ten feet in diameter built by a large spider in Sri Lanka's mountainous regions. Its net supports span five to twenty feet, the creature's body reaches four and a half inches, and its prey includes birds and large moths. The report also touches on a household dog and cat tale and ends with a baking powder recommendation for Royal.
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Ceylon
Rocka
Spanish gar yants and the at home joke in Madrid
A Madrid tale relayed by Harper's Round Table recounts a gossiping household where a visiting sister pretends to be at home to all callers. The butler unknowingly confirms the ruse, revealing a comical mix up about who is actually home, highlighting cultural stereotypes.
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America
Madrid
Indy
Atola
Harper
To Smoking Horn A Genins Professor Remark
A fragment from Chamber's Journal quotes a professor advising students to smoke as a harmless pastime. He likens tobacco to hay, claims he does not partake, and implies youths become beasts of slaves by indulging in the habit. The tone is affable yet cautionary.
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Genins
Chamber's
Desperate Attempt to Price Ruby Mapa Arrested
A report describes a young man confronted by a stranger over pricing a pair of ruby items. The confrontation escalates as the stranger tries to threaten to call the police, prompting a tense exchange and an apparent act of recognition.
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Sweley
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