Indiana Delegates Split as McKinley Outlook Shifts
Indianapolis May 6 delegates to the Republican convention show rising anti-instructions sentiment. McKinley supporters press for a unanimous Indiana slate while Harrison’s backers seek to block binding instructions and push him as anti McKinley candidate. Local leaders report a last ditch fight to nominate McKinley or elevate Harrison amid factional maneuvering and rumored deals.
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Indianapolis
McKinley
Indiana
Gowdy
Beavers
St. Louis
Harrison
Minneapolis
Mount
Slayers to Hang Pronounced by St Louis Judge
In St Louis on June 18 Judge Hirzel sentences 17 year old German boy known as Cottonhead Schmidt and Sam Foster to hang after conviction for a brutal crime. The May 6 report from St Louis notes the defendants are to be executed.
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Bertram Attwater
Chicago
Webster Grove
Hirzel
Clayton
Bass
Schmidt
Missouri
House of Refuge
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Sam Foster
Henry P. Scherer Elected Mayor by Tremendous Majority
Henry P. Scherer lands a sweeping victory in the mayoral race, securing a tremendous majority and signaling strong support from voters. The outcome shapes city leadership as officials tally results and confirm Scherer’s mandate.
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Henry P. Scherer
Silent Fort Wayne Vote Delivers Quiet Democratic Victory
The city saw an unusually calm election as polls opened at six and closed without incident. William Glenn is slated for a council seat, with Monning winning easily amid a peaceful civic mood and perfect weather.
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Fort Wayne
NEW COURT HOUSE PROPOSALS FILED BY NATIONWIDE FIRMS
County commissioners yesterday rereceived plans for a new court house and announced that proposal time had expired at noon. Submitting firms include J Lee Erie Pa Proudfoot & Bird Des Moines Ia M E Bell Chicago D L Stein Toledo Kremer & Hart Columbus Oh Beebe & Son Buffalo Michaelson & Knickerbosker Detroit Brent S Tolan Fort Wayne Yost & Packard Columbus H E Siter Cincinnati Wing & Maturin Fort Wayne Lehman & Schmitt Cleveland Alfred Grindie Fort Wayne Route & Laycock Indianapolis.
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Court House
J. Lee
Erie
Proudfoot & Bird
Des Moines
M. E. Bell
Chicago
Kremer & Hart
Columbus
O. D. L. Stein
Toledo
Beebe & Son
Buffalo
Michaelson & Knickerbosker
Detroit
Brent S. Tolan
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne to New York City Daily Transit
A daily service departs Fort Wayne at 11 45 noon and arrives in New York City at Grand Central Station the next morning by 10 30. The schedule promises a convenient early arrival for travelers seeking the big town.
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Fort Wayne
New York City
Grand Central Station
New York
Wabash Railroad
The Return of Theodore R. Graham Disappears
Theodore R. Graham, a geese member based in Philadelphia, mysteriously disappears on May 6. Local authorities appeal for information as neighbors report unusual activity near his residence and urge anyone with tips to contact police.
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Philadelphia
Theodore R. Graham
Geese
Oakley defeats Scherer in Fort Wayne mayoral race
Fort Wayne saw a citywide election ending with Scherer winning by 1336 votes as 9106 ballots were counted. Scherer carried all wards except the Fifth and Sixth where Oakley led slightly, while Manning won by 705. Celebrations filled the streets late into the night.
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Scherer
Fort Wayne
Oakley
Shambaugh
Manning
Election tallies show large Democratic majorities for city council
In eight ward results Buhr leads 61 to 322 with a 299 majority. ninth ward Schuler 480 versus Kintz 370 with 110. tenth ward Borkenstein 498 over Brill 383 with 115. Dems Fisher Mohr Walfemath Meyer Purcell win as councilmen at large by over 1000. Waterworks trustees William Butler Murray Hartnett and E. H. McDonald win by 1000 to 1200 majorities.
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Buhr
Soliday
Ninth Ward
Schuler
Kintz
Borkenstein
Brill
Messrs Fisher
Mohr
Walfemath
Meyer and
Purcell
William Butler
Murray Hartnett
E. H. McDonald
Sanctified Saints Arrests After Alleged Child Abuse Near Grand Junction
Officer Beasley returned from the Sanctified Saints camp grounds to arrest Charles Orr and Jeremiah Cole on charges of starving and maltreating a girl named Eva Acres. Ora Strong and Clifford Lundey, aged 15 and 17, testified that two women stripped Eva to her underwear and Cole mercilessly whipped her. Eva denied guilt, insisting on her innocence after the whipping, and Beasley says arrests will be made immediately. The sect claims a holy state and direct guidance by God, with annual world meetings and fervent prayers.
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Allegan
Mich
Beasley
Grand Junction
Charles Orr
Jeremiah Cole
Ora Strong
Clifford Lundey
Eva Acres
Cole
Acres
Open the Inter-state league season in Fort Wayne today
Open day at Lakeside park as Fort Wayne hosts Jackson in the first Inter-state league game. Knell will pitch for Tebeau's squad aiming for a win while Criger rests behind the plate. Fort Wayne seeks crowd encouragement to boost performance as Toledo and Newcastle results hinge on early standings.
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Lakeside Park
Cranks
Fort Wayne
Jackson
Tebeau
Toledo
Knell
Criger
Colts
Newcastle
Youngstown
Crosby
Gilboy
Spade
Ziman
Wheeling
Washington
Pennsylvania
Meclvane
Briggs
Johnson
Shaw
Defiance
Robb
Westminster concert program titled excellent tenor solo
The program outlines a Westminster concert with tenor solos and various pieces including Night in Vieues, Toresdor's song, Carmen Bizet, Faust, and Sarasate works. It names Mrs Root and Mr Root among performers, with orchestral and piano accompaniment.
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Westminster
Saainake
Ra Teatre
Mi Eis
Vieues
Toni M
Mrs. Root
Toresdor
Faust
Mr. Root
Adjournment set and Hawaiian cable subsidy debated
Congress adjourns May 18 as foreign relations panel reports a Hawaiian cable bill. It allows the postmaster general to contract with a company to lay a cable and provide a $160,000 yearly subsidy. Other notes report light punishment for social reformers, Rhodes and Ball resignations confirmed, and fugitive George Taylor seen near Shelton Nebraska.
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Wasmeton
Congress
Senate Committee On Foreign Regalations
Postmaster General
Lonpox
Cecil Rhodes
Alfred Ball
Funeral procession plan announced by St Pauls German Lutheran
The St Pauls German Lutheran Congregation announces deaths and funeral details for Rev H G Sauer. Viewing Friday 8 am to 1 pm, service Friday 2 pm at the church. Schoolchildren meet Friday 10 am for procession with students professors delegates hearse and family. Train info to New York via Wabash offered for travel.
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H. G. Sauer
H. Prerrier
New Church Building Groundbreaking Planned in South Wayne
The West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ has bought the southeast corner lot at West Creighton and Miner Streets and plans a 55 by 90 foot church. A groundbreaking service with music and speakers is set for 7 pm on Wednesday May 6. Citizens and church members are urged to attend and help by throwing four shovels of dirt. In Milwaukee a separate note reports no applicants for strikes at the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company after a notice about automatic discharge for those failing to return by noon.
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West Creighton Avenue
Church of Christ
Miner Streets
South Wayne
Milwaukee, Wis
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
Holmes seeks reprieve for Holmes case in Chicago offer
In Philadelphia a letter from H. H. Holmes to Mrs. Pitzel, widow of Benjamin F. Pitzel, proposes a Chicago house and lot free of debts and 2000 cash if she helps secure a reprieve. Holmes asks to delay execution until May 18. No action will be taken on the letter.
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Philadelphia
Undertakers to Organize Price Fixing in New York
News from New York on May 6 reports about 1400 undertakers secretly organizing to raise burial prices. C. W. Senior of C. M. Senior & Son states there must be an organized effort to maintain a fair price scale or many firms in the city could fail.
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New York
New York City
C. W. Senior
C. M. Senior & Son
Woman seeks divorce after husband’s near fatal beating
John De Vaux of St. Joe township has been jailed on a bond for assault after a week of reports on his brutal beating of his wife. Mrs De Vaux objects to the marriage dissolution as Election Day passes without any further assault arrests.
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John de Vaux
St. Joe Township
de Vaux
Grim canvass notes death toll and undertaker losses
A fragment discusses a canvass of about 1400 in the city including sextons, noting it is a business with many losses. It cites about 850 deaths per week, not counting those buried by societies and the city, and hints at undertaker challenges.
Langtry Jewels Case Settled In London Court
Mrs Langtry's action against the Union Bank of London over $200,000 in jewels deposited for safekeeping was settled with the bank paying £10,000 costs. The judgment by agreement kept the jewels as Langtry's property, with any amount beyond £25,000 going to the bank up to £10,000. The court was crowded and notable attendees included Mrs Henry Asquith.
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London
Henry M. Stanley
Port Dute
Rules Adopted by Lutheran Synod for Seminary in Springfield
The Lutheran Synod approved a 175 student cap for the new Springfield seminary and set age limits for scholarships from 17 to 25. Applicants from other Lutheran institutions require prior college approval, with exceptions only in special cases. Resolutions mourn Pastor Sauer, and a large Emanuel church service followed.
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Springfield
Ill
Springfield College
Sauer
Emanuel Church
Zuerer
Iowa
Missouri Synod
Deaths and Funerals Eggeman 43 at home
Lydia Eggeman 43 wife of Conrad Eggeman died at her residence 74 Pontiac street after cancer. Funeral Sunday from Baptist church under Degree of Honor and A. O. U. W. membership. Also notes railroad promos, a penholder offer, M E Conference May 1 in Cleveland with Nickel Plate low rates, and local prices on dairy and produce.
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Pontiac Street
Lydia Eggeggan
Conrad Eggeman
Baptist Church
Degree of Honor
M. E
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
B. F. Horner
Skirt Styles For Men Women Children In Latest Fashions
An item noting available skirt styles for men, women, youths, and children across all uses, highlighting the latest fashion trends and broad selection as advertised by the seller.
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Taylor
Shelton, Neb
George Taylor
Carrollton
Kearney
Neb
East Main Street
J. G. Jackson
St. Paul’s
Holmes
Mrs. Pitzel
Undertakers
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Henry B. Monning
New City Clerk
Union Bank
Laura de Vaux
Louis Ganzer
Brenzinger Baking Company
Ganzer
Devaux
John DeVaux
Justice Bullerman
Bullerman
Squire France
George Ayers
Florentine McKay
West End
East End
John Ott
Ott
Ernest Brooka
Huser
Hodekin House
Tomorr
Jacks
Wayne
Lutheran Synod
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
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Wabash
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Fruit House
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