Banker's Defiant Act Shocks Pella in Bank Closure
June 3 report from Wasarxoton notes First National Bank of Pella Iowa closed after Ed R. Cassatt, ex state senator and bank president, attempted suicide following heavy speculations on Chicago boards. He was found with throat wounds and leg injury, liquor cited, doctors say wounds may not be fatal.
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Wasarxoton
First National Bank of
Pella
Ed. R. Cassatt
Cassatt
Chicago Board of Trade
Mr. Cassatt
Gold Discovery Triggers Patterson Excitement
Patterson New Jersey residents rush to rumor of a profitable gold find near the Passaic River. The oldest inhabitant recalls 1849 days as reports spread of a paying strike whose full extent remains undetermined.
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New Jersey
Patterson
N. J
Passaic River
Secretary Gresham's Successor May Be Named Tomorrow
Washington June 3 President Cleveland plans to name a new secretary of state after cabinet meetings. Attorney General Olney is widely favored for the post with strong support in Washington. If Olney is chosen Uhll may move from first assistant attorney general to replace him.
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Washington
Cleveland
Buzzard's Bay
Gresham
Olney
Edwin F. Uh
Treasurers Expulsion Stuns Jersey City Suicide Club
Frank Smith, treasurer of the Jersey City Suicide Club, was expelled in disgrace after failing to die as selected for Memorial Day. The club, long involved in mortuary affairs, cited his refusal to follow through as grounds for dismissal, highlighting a notorious case linked to a prominent New Yorker’s death.
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Jersey City
Suicide Club
N. J
Frank Smith
Smith
Longtime Indiana man dies with bullet in brain
Robert B. Scanlan of Evansville Indiana died at Bellevue hospital after living 14 years with a bullet lodged in his brain. An autopsy by Dr Weston revealed the bullet had been encased in a membranous sac four inches from the temple, with a channel from the old wound to the brain. Scanlan’s fits since 1881 were attributed to the pressure of the bullet. His widow at 103 Lyon street Evansville Indiana received the body.
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New York
Robert BE. Scanlan
Evansville
Ind
Bellevue Hospital
Weston
Scanlan
Lyon Street
Formosan Republic Faces Resistance Amid Foreign Naval Presence
Report from Loxpon cites a Formosan president Tung Ching commanding 12,000 warriors and militia units in Hakka territory, all armed with Mauser and Winchester rifles. Redbreast and a German gunboat sit inside Tamsui harbor to shield foreigners as Tai Pei Pu readies to repel Japanese advances. residents doubt Chinese defense of fortifications.
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Loxpon
Hong Kong
The
Times
Tamsui Harbor
Tai Pei Pu
Ke Lung
Memorial Sermon Honors Ex Governor Ira P Chase
From Columses Indiana a memorial sermon for ex governor Ira P Chase praised his service as citizen and soldier. The pastor recounted his last illness and noted his wealth giving, while his destitute wife’s condition was highlighted. A statewide subscription started aims to raise at least 10000 dollars for his widow and lasting care.
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Columses
Ind
Christian Church
Sweeney
Ira P. Chase
Indiana
Strike Ends at Olneyville Mills Reopens in Providence
Providence R I June 3 The strike at Olneyville Mills is believed resolved as the plant reopened. About one eighth of the strikers returned to work with more expected to follow. Owners hope for a full staff by week’s end, mostly seasoned operatives. A large crowd gathered at sunrise but no interference or disorder occurred as workers reported.
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Providence
R. L
Olneyville Mills
East End
Pennsylvania Railroad
They Go Back Reinstate Police Officers by Court Order
Police Captain Wm. Devoy and Wardman Glennon, recently discharged, were restored to the force by order of the court. The court ruled they were not heard in their own defense during the prior hearing. Rumors say further reinstatements may follow.
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New Yor
Wm. Devoy
Glennon
Officer Downed in Street Fight by Bartender Henry Flickenstein
In a daytime street altercation, officer Hardendorf was overpowered by bartender Henry Flickenstein who hauled the lawman onto the pavement. The incident ends with Flickenstein's involvement in the assault.
Simple case of assault on Calhoun Street escalates in court
On Calhoun and Main a bartender Henry Flickenstein clashed with Officer Hardendorf in a sidewalk altercation witnessed by multiple merchants and bystanders. The mayoral and legal maneuvering followed as affidavits and venue changes teased a fair trial, with public opinion split over police conduct and assault charges.
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Bell
Ninde
United States
Oakley
Flickenstein
Hardendorf
City Considers River Water as Pumping Strain Mounts
In an interview with Thomas D De Vilbiss chairman of the board of public works the Times Post reports that within days the waterworks department may be forced to draw from the river The city runs a single pumping station with capacity above five million gallons per day serving over five thousand consumers The drought has increased consumption and Wednesday night two hours before Decoration Day parade saw the basin drop seventeen feet with at least two million gallons used The wells can meet demand but the existing pumping capacity is insufficient The Van Buren street well is promising but better pumping is needed to avoid river dependence
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Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Calhoun
Main Streets
Henry Flickenstein
Harry Wiebke
Officer Hardendorf
Foulks
Flickenstein
Timms- Post
Wiebke Bros
Hardendorf
Mr. Wiebke
Haardendorf
R. C. Bell
Mr. Bell
Sommers
Board of Safety
Ninde
Thomas D. de Vilbiss
Board of Public Works
Times-Post
DeVilbiss
van Buren Street
Not Till September Election For County Superintendents
The new law delays elections for county school superintendents until September. Trustees in many counties met today to elect under the old schedule. Democrats may challenge the law’s constitutionality, arguing a court ruling could render the statute inoperative. County Auditor Edsall said Allen county trustees will not meet before September, but could if they chose.
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Edsall
Tur Times-Poat
Weather notes and upcoming free lunch invitation
Northern Indiana will see fair weather and a hot spell tonight with possible showers and storms tomorrow followed by cooler temperatures. St Louis reports what may be the hottest day in bureau history with 91 at 9 am and rising. New York records 87, the highest for the date. Next Saturday night Frank Belchin’s saloon at 54 East Main offers a free lunch of genuine deep sea green turtle soup. all invited.
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Chicagee
Indiana
St Louis
Weather Bureau
Mercury
New York
Frank Belchin
East Main Street
Frank
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association Set for Fort Wayne Meet
The fourteenth annual Indiana Pharmaceutical association gathering opens tomorrow in Fort Wayne with 150 to 200 members expected. The program spans two days and includes reports, elections, papers, a banquet, and a city tour. hotel headquarters are at the New Aveline.
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Fort Wayne
Wayne Club
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Haynie
Evansville
Aveline
Hirschberg
Oakley
W. H. Stocker
G. G. Allen
Mammoth Breweries
Association
Eight Men Arrested In Calhoun Street Gambling Raid
Police raided Harry Gilbert's saloon on Calhoun street after a tip of a game in progress. Eight men were arrested and fined fourteen dollars and fifty cents each after bail was posted for police court. The raid followed a period of suspicion and a clash between Captain Bergman and Gilbert. Names of the arrestees include Harry Gilbert Norris Lambert A J Garner J B Lane Edward Wilson Edward Hutchen A Parker and F Johnson.
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Harry Gilbert
Calhoun Street
Liggett
Borgman
Dasler
Jewell
Harkenrider
Sharp
Bowers
Tanner
Bergman
Gilbert
Norris Lambert
A. J. Garner
J. B. Lane
Edward Wilson
Edward Hutchen
A. Parker
F. Johnson
Cathedral Choir Reforms With $1000 Easter Appeal
Major upgrades to Cathedral music follow Easter Sunday special numbers. A subscription to fund the improvements has already drawn $1000 in pledges. The choir will feature some of the city’s foremost vocal talents.
Gas Break at Ossian Y Point Delays Service
A new break in the main gas line at the Y near Ossian disrupted supply after a morning discovery. Henry C. Paul announces the fault will be repaired to prevent recurrence, with mains moved and the Y gate relocated to firmer ground, expecting full gas service by night.
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Ossian
Warners
Henry C. Paul
Times-Post
Paul
Funeral of Albert Palmer Son Sparks Street Car Runaway
During the funeral for Albert Palmer Jr., a street car dashed past the cortege on Lafayette Street between Wayne and Berry. A frightened horse bolted, overturning the buggy and throwing Mr. and Mrs. Palmer. He escaped with minor injuries while she suffered internal injuries and received care at George McCrory’s home before returning home. The car did not stop until reaching the alley between Washington and Wayne.
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Little Albert Palmer
Albert I. Palmer
Lafayette Street
Wayne
Berry
Albert Palmer
City League title race tight after Lakeside pair
In a Lakeside Park doubleheader the Stars beat the Spy Runs 14 to 8 and the Eagles defeated the Broadways 23 to 6 to tie for first place. Eagles batteries were Avis Poole and Broadways batteries Thomas Geake Kees. A large crowd watched the afternoon game. Two games are scheduled for next Sunday.
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Lakeside Park
Broadways
Stars
Eagles
Avis and Poole
Thomas, Geake
Kees
Three liverymen allege fast driving horses on Decoration Day
Humane Officer Schlau drof has heard complaints from three livery stable owners about horse treatment on Decoration Day. An affidavit was filed in Squire Huser's court charging Schlenker with fast driving on that day. Schlau drof vows to pursue any future cases and file affidavits as needed.
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Schlaudrof
Huser
Schlenker
Harrod Resting Quietly After Wound
Deputy Sheriff Harrod rests easily this afternoon after a bullet wound. He had complained of soreness last night but is improving, with the pain regarded as a normal effect of the injury.
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Harrod
Marriage Licenses for Powell Deahl and Walker Gray
Public notice lists marriage licenses issued to Wm. H. Powell and Polly Amanda Deahl and Frank Walker and Della Gray. Also advertises durable rubber plates from U.S. Dental Parlors. August 2.
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Wm. H. Powell
Polly Amanda Deahl
Frank Walker
Della Gray
U.S
Notre Dame Golden Jubilee to Crown Indiana Institution
Notre Dame in Indiana celebrates its golden jubilee with June 12 and 13 events. Archbishop Elder will open with a pontifical high mass, followed by department tours and alumni programs. Notables include Bishop Rademacher and Will P. Breen. speeches by Rev. Kilroy and E.J. McLaughlin, plus a governor's remarks. The second day features mass for deceased alumni, a regatta on St Joseph’s Lake, and musical and oration programs culminating in a grand finale.
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University of Notre Dame
America
Notre Dame
United States
Canada
William Henry Elder
Cincinnati
Ryan
St Paul
St. Edward's Hall
Brownston Hall
Washington Hall
EF. B. Kilroy
E. J. McLaughlin
Niel Dame
Timothy Howard
Supreme Court of
Indiana
W. P. Breen
Matthews
Rademacher
Nathan J. Mooney
Chicago
St. Joseph’s Lake
University Orchestra
Maurice Frances Egan
Liberty
Koneve
Danial P. Murphy
Lewisburg
Oscar F Schmidt
Tae Eustace Cullinan
San Francisco
Orpheus Mandolin Club
FoBee
Thomas D. Matt
Los Angeles
Cal Vocal Quartet
Bishop Spalding
Peoria
Columbia
Crawfordsville
Ind
Samuel A Walker
Grafton
N. D
Dehall
Fidelio
Preston
Daniel Vincent Casey Ofgrees
Persistent Suitor shoots Madrid captain general
Maprio June 3 report of a lieutenant in the army who sought the captain general's daughter. After the father refused the match the suitor shot the captain general. The accused is in custody.
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Maprio
Madrid
Riots Destroy Mission Stations in Chingtu Zechan
Riots at Chingtu Zechan have destroyed the French Catholic and English American Protestant missions. Missionaries sought refuge with native officers who provided protection and safety.
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Suanenak
Chingtu-Zechan
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