Spain Backs Down Over Competitor Case
United States pressures prompt Spain to postpone executions of American citizens condemned aboard the Competitor while treaty questions are reviewed. Havana dispatches report rising Spain US tensions and criticism of Consul Williams fueling public ire. Weyler may resign if Madrid diverges from Washington on sentences.
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United States
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Maprio
Spain
Congress
Cuba
Havana
Weyley
Weyler
Consul Williams
Ramon O. Willama
Williams
Avana
Imparcial
Man Declares New Religion Founded By Sitting Bull Heir
IndianaPouis May 11 George Bradshaw claiming divine inspiration seeks to start a new faith in Richmond. He designs a unique eight corner temple with gables each housing a communion room. Bradshaw plans to charge admission and auction gable rooms during services with dedication set for July 4.
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IndianaPouis
George Bradshaw
Sitting Bull
Richmond
Bradshaw
Stabbing Murder Near Peebles After church outing
A 24-year-old farmer Nathaniel Dodge was killed on a country road near Mineral Springs Adams county after a confrontation with George and Sylvester Taylor and two brothers. Dodge was stabbed twice as the four men attacked him in view of his sister. Sylvester Taylor was jailed while brothers of the slain pursued. fear of lynching looms if he is not moved to jail.
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Peebles
Mineral Springs
Adams County
Nathaniel Dodge
George
Henry
Sylvester
Thomas Taylor
George Taylor
Young Dodge
Dodge
Sylvester Taylor
Taylor
West Union
Fort Wayne Leads the League in Tough Battle
Fort Wayne seized the league lead after a hard fought win over the Saginaws. The game featured a pitcher’s duel with Knell overpowering Hemphill and Cap tabeanu not protesting a disputed strike. Attendance neared 2000 as spectators remained orderly throughout.
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Saginaws
Fort Wayne
Tebeanu
Popkay
Hempkill
Pop
Game by Inning Describes Bases Loaded Rally
The account recalls a weekday baseball game with Gray, Blake, Tebeau, Criger, and Ed O Meara delivering a three run center field hit. Snyder fumbled a ball, Lynch reached first, and the inning saw a flurry of activity as visitors Heller McKeritt Thorp Ganzell Hemphill and Snyder contributed but produced little. Captain Thorp and Pitcher Ferry held a discussion in the second inning as the tense play continued.
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Blake
Tebeau
Criger
Ed O'Meara
Lynch
Snyder
Early
Heller
Thurston
McKeritt
Thorp
Ganzell
Hemphill
Ferry
Fort Wayne Seals Hit Allen and Heim Safely in Rout
In Saturday's game the Seals overwhelmed the visiting Colts with Robb used for a stretch as the score grew mammoth. Fort Wayne's Tebeau Grey O Meara and Thurston led the hitting while Toledo beat Jackson 12 to 7 and other intercity games produced wide margins. The Flannigans defeated the Blakes 11 to 10 in eleven innings and the Brick Yards outscored Broadway Stars 66 to 5 at Eckert's field.
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Colts
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Heim
Swayne
Robb
Tebeau
Grey
O’meara
Thurston
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Jackson
Michigan
Flannigans
Blakes
Tail Flats
Brick
Eckert’s Field
Local Lakeside Scene Ended by Patrol Wagon Alarm
Neighbors in Lakeside were roused by loud screams as a man fled an attempted burglary. A Philadelphia lawyer later clarified the events as police arrived, chasing the suspect and restoring order after a tense night.
Eleven innings decide brick yards game and more headlines
In a long brick yards game Kemp and Reed formed the battery for the Brick Yards while McGuire and Smith caught for the Stars. The South Side Stars fell 12 to 10 to the West Ends at McCulloch's park. West Ends batteries Tegtmeyer O Niel Beyer and Wagner Crosby faced Stars.
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Kemp
Reed
McGuire
Smith
Stars
Toledo
Tebeau
Colts
South Side Stars
McCulloch’s Park
Tegtmeyer
O’niel
Beyer
Wagner
Crosby
Street Superintendent Appointment Pending for Frank Webber
The board of public works considers Frank Webber, previously deputy street commissioner, as the likely choice for street superintendent. The appointment has not been finalized, with the board still deciding and awaiting confirmation.
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Frank Webber
Board of Public ‘Works
Minnesota geographer claims Missouri River source 4221 miles from gulf
St Paul reports J V Brower state geographer asserts the Missouri River begins at a mountain hole west of Henrys Lake Idaho near the Montana border. The river runs through Red Rock 20 miles from its source then west north and east to Three Forks and finally to the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico through 13 states, totaling 4221 miles.
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J. V. Brower
Missouri River
Gulf of Mexico
Missouri
Red Rock Lake
Montana
Rocky Mountains
Henry’s Lake
Idaho
Red Rock
Red Butte
Beaver Head Rock
Three Forks
Mississippi
Armenian Horrors Move Fort Wayne Audience to Aid Armenians
A small crowd gathered at the Masonic yesterday for a mass meeting to aid Armenians. Ex Mayor Oakley opened, Dr. Moffat prayed, and Linden quartet sang. Serailian described Turkish savagery his father endured at Harpoot, including being shot then hanged and cut to pieces. Judges Taylor O Rourke Zollars spoke, a collection raised nearly 160 dollars, and Linden quartet closed with a hymn.
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Masonic
Oakley
D. W. Moffat
Linden Quartet
Serailian
Fort Wayne
Harpoot
Serashan
R. S. Taylor
Edward O'Rourke
Allen Zollars
Local permits and social notes from Fort Wayne
William Haller receives a permit to build two one story frame houses on Bass and Hanna addition at $900 each. Dar win Root sings farewell at Westminster church before moving to Chicago. A party visits Neirester's grove including Misses Traub Koegel Presslers. Pat Kane hosts a hot picnic at Centlivre’s park for friends. European School of Music recital for Fort Wayne Relief union at Standard hall Wednesday. Windsor McCoy Akra Swift Holaworth Strack Chauvey Perquinot licensed to wed. William H Friend resigns as parks assistant superintendent to become florist at the Feeble Minded home.
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William Haller
Bass & Hanna
Westminster Church
Darwin Root
Chicago
Clara
Tillie Traub
Emma Koegel
Lillie
Emma Pressler
Neirester’s Grove
Pat Kane
Board of Public Works
Centlivre’s Park
European School of Music
Fort Wayne Relief Union
Standard Hall
Ottis A. Windsor
Zellie McCoy
John Akra
Jennie V. Swift
John Holaworth
May F. Strack
Charles Chauvey
Josephine Perquinot
William H. Friend
Canton High School Class of ’97 Fights Cigarette Habit
In Canton Ohio on May 11 the girls of the class of 1897 at the high school formed an anticigarette league. They burned a wardon cigarette and pledged to quit, urged by friends to reform and join the effort to curb smoking among students.
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Canton
Suit Over Bulldog Shooting Prompts Damages Claim
A singular damage suit in superior court by Johanna Graney against Frank T. Beney claims a $300 award for grief from the April 18 bulldog shooting. Mary Graney sues for $1000, alleging St Vitus dance relapse from the shock. Separate case: Frederick Figel seeks $500 for injuries from an April 27 assault by Geoge Abdon. Other notes: Elizabeth McQuiston vs No testen et al, $1900. German Security Bank vs John Christian on a note.
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DeWald Street
Frank T. Beney
Mary Graney
Johanna
Keegan and
Ninde
Frederick Figel
Georee Abdon
Elizabeth McQuiston
Peter Notestine
German Security Bank of Louisville
John Christian
Railroad News From Pittsburg Shops And Local Depots
Foreman Mat Batches of the Pittsburg shops at Wellsville visits the city. Nickel Plate brakeman W H Barlow reports for duty after illness. Indiana Car Service association moves 18 267 cars in April with 1.71 days detention. Nickel Plate fireman W Brumfield returns from fishing. Lutheran delegates depart depots spark unusual activity. J M Wells Nickel Plate conductor back on duty after private leave. Pennsylvania mail volume falls amid rising road competition. Central Passenger association may issue a 5000 mile ticket at 2 cents a mile. Grand Rapids and Indiana engineer Smith injured lightly in wreck at La Otto. New 80 lb steel rails by the Wabash weigh 80 pounds to the yard, taller than older 63 lb rails. Boorman’s son Albert, lost yesterday, found later in the afternoon in the Third ward.
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Pittsburg
Wellsville
W. H. Barlow
Nickel Plate
Indiana Car Service Association
W. Brumfield
J. M. Wells
Pennsylvania
Central Passenger Association
Engineer Smith
Grand Rapids
Indiana
la Otto
Albert
Boorman
Ward Engin
Bnai Brith Session Attends Grand Lodge Meeting in Kalamazoo
The 28th annual grand lodge session for Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska opens in Kalamazoo with 100 delegates. Officers elected include President A Norden Chicago and Judge Philip Stein Chicago as vice president and committee member. A public meeting features Rabbi E G Hirsch of Chicago and a banquet is planned. The district grand lodge at Coumstos Ohio Indiana Missouri Colorado New Mexico convened with Leo Wise of Cincinnati criticizing the new ritual.
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Chicago
D. Fisch
Sol Degan
Ottawa
Academy of Music
E. G. Hirsch
Coumstos
Grand Lodge
The
Independent Order of B’nai Birth
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Colorado
New Mexico
Leo Wise
Cincinnati
Wayne Wilkes Dies in Double Barn Fire Near Randall Hotel
Early morning fire destroyed John Double's two story barn behind the Randall hotel. Wayne Wilkes, famed bay trotting stallion, perished alongside another Double horse. Estimated loss about $300. Owners Dick Townsend and Will Fleming valued Wayne Wilkes at over $2000.
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John Double
Randall Hotel
Wayne Wilkes
Mr. Double
Dick Townsend
Will Fleming
Red Wilkes
Red Bell
Indiana
Nydia
Hazel Wilkes
Wayne Chief
Cash Boy
Kiser Wilks
Centlivre Wilkes
Chicago Produce Market May 11 Prices and Openings
Chicago produce market report for May 11 shows Wheat May 61 to 61 1 2 c, July 61 64 c, September 65 c. Corn May 28 c, July 30 30 1 2 c, September 31 31 1 2 c. Oats May 188 c, July 20 c, September 20 46 c. Pats and Lane quotes with mixed openings and closings. Spare Bross figures given. report furnished by Commission Merchants, White Bank Block.
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White Bank Block
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