Fiendish Assault and House Fire in RicuMont Murder Attempt
A man named William Routh, 88, attacked his wife with a towel-roller, slashed her with a razor, and set two fires before attempting suicide. The wife escaped from the roof. Routh survived a severe self-inflicted wound. The couple has two children, and the wife is gravely injured. Police say no clear motive. he was deemed sane.
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RicuMont
William Routh
Kouth
Itzira
Samuel Histon
Carlos City
Scheme Lets labor pay for shares in building venture
A new building and loan association in English plans to have shares paid by labor and materials. Tradesmen and laborers join by cash or material value while suppliers and mills provide goods. Members rent first houses against stock and deed ownership once costs are recovered. The project aims to grow assets to 100000.
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William F. Richards
Richards
William ‘. Carr
Joseph Lowe
Eligo Roberson
Receiver Failey Awarded 628,666 In Iron Hall Case
The Indiana superior court approved a total of 628,666 for the Iron Hall receivership. James F. Failey sought 7,600, but received 28,166. Attorneys Hawkins and Smith got 14,000, A C Harris 4,000, Harold Taylor 4,250, and D W Howe 4,600. Claims by Chambers Pickens Moores and Finch Finch were rejected.
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Indianapolis
Superior Court
Iron Hall
James F. Failey
Hawkins
Smith
A.C. Harris
Harold Taylor
D. W. Howe
Chambers, Pickens & Moores
Finch & Finch
Destructive Madison County Storm Damages Homes
A severe storm struck Madison County causing unroofed houses and downed trees in Anderson. Lightning shattered the high school dome and burned Curren Bell's barn and a gas well. Stephen Fund's barn burned. telephone system disabled. other interior damage reported.
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Madison County
Anderson
Madison
Curren Bell
Stephen Fund
Woman Found Murdered in Winamac Exhumation Planned
Great excitement in Winamac after the discovery that Alice Worth buried two days ago was murdered. She worked at Marion and her death was announced Saturday. The body arrived discolored with a head gash. Her employer, a prominent Swede of Marion, said she had been unconscious for six weeks, but new developments indicate murder.
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Winamac
Hure
Alice Worth
Marion
Knights of St John elect officers at Evansville meeting
The Knights of Bu Jun held a June 27 election appointing Supreme President Captain Henry Werst of Wapakoneta Ohio first vice president William Hernbuseh supreme secretary M J Kane of Buffalo New York supreme treasurer Leongia M Werner of Sandusky Ohio Dayton Ohio named as next meeting place four years hence.
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Golfcocks
Knights of St. Johnn
Evansville
Knights of Bu Jun
Henry Werst
Wapakoneta
William Hernbuseh
M. J. Kane
Buffalo
N. Y
Supreme Treaasurer
Leongia M
Werner
Sandusky
O. Dayton
Interviews Reveal Currency Controversy in Daily Graphic
At GHEbEGBURG on June 27 interviews published by The Daily Graphic show currency policy splits among Republicans and Democrats. Free coinage support includes editors and professionals. Democrats favor free coinage less than Republicans. A night clash in Tipton ends with Officer Evans firing on 16 tramps after they refused orders and attacked with weapons.
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Ghebegburg
Daily Graphic
Bkesult
Wkers
Tipton
Evans
Frankfort
Barhyinia
They
Poly
Tae ,i
Tramps Driven Out of Town After Attack on 106
Tramps assaulted 106 and were forced from the town by railroad men who came to aid him, carrying the wounded away as the mob dispersed.
Taggart Won't Call a Convention on Silver Question
Thomas Taggart, Democratic state committee chair in Indiana, says a convention on silver would be injudicious and split on the money issue. He identifies as a bimetalist but notes the committee’s sentiment opposes a convention. Ex congressman Bynum launches his sound money tour with dates in Spencer July 8 and stops through July 30 at multiple towns.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Democratic State Committee
Bynum
Congress
Msn
Spencer
Bloomington
Linton
Sullivan
Brazil
Washington
Franklin
Shelbyville
Crawfordville
Lebanon
Frankfort
Horse Dashes Through a Window at Bakery
In Lockwood's bakery Wildermuth block John Turicchi & Co. horse bolted and smashed a large plate glass window. About one hundred dollars of glass and inner show cases were destroyed. The animal suffered severe lacerations with a foreleg nearly severed.
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Moonberg
John Turicchi & Co
Lockwood's
Wildermuth Block
Important Newspaper Deal in Greensburg
Greensburg June 27 An important deal in newspaper circles has been completed with H D Donnell assuming R W Montgomerys interest in the Greensburg Review the leading Republican paper in the county The plant is valued at about 10000 dollars and is likely among the best in the state
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Greensburg
H. D. Donnell
R. W. Montgomery
Greensburg Review
Tarpie and Voorhees Consult on Testing Apportionment Act
Terre Haute June 27. Senator Tarpie sits with Senator Voorhees to plan securing an early date for testing the constitutionality of the recent apportionment act.
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Terre Haute
Tarpie
Voorhees
Perault Hale oil well flows at 160 bpd on Comstock lease
The Marion Junu number seven oil well at the Comstock lease near Van Buren is flowing at 160 barrels per day and showing good gas indications. Drilling will continue deeper.
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Marion
Perault & Hale
Comstock Luase
van Beren
Gasoline Explosion Injures Woman in New Salem
Miss Tate Downey, 22, of New Salem, was severely burned on the face and had her hair singed by a gasoline stove explosion in Rushville on June 27.
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Rushville
Tate Downey
New Salem
Girl Falls Forty Feet From Roof in Brazil
Jay Hubbard, 18, daughter of Mrs. George W. Hubbard, suffered fatal injuries after falling from the roof of a building in Brazil. The accident occurred June 27 as she reportedly tumbled about forty feet to the ground. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Brazil
Jay Hubbard
George W. Hubbard
Treasury posts first surplus in months for current month
Washington reports the treasury receipts for the month will exceed expenditures for the first time in many months. The surplus is expected to grow to July 1 as end of month spending remains light. The year to date deficit stands at about 46.6 million, with only a small portion likely to be covered before July.
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Washington
Treasury
Wisconsin street murder points to double homicide
TeLeDo authorities believe the finding of Mrs. John Manda's body under a Wisconsin street house confirms a double murder. Manda reportedly went to Detroit after leaving Toledo, telling his mother his wife would not accompany their child. The infant daughter is missing. orders go to Detroit to arrest Munda if located.
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TeLeDo, O
John Manda
Wisconsin Street
Manda
Detroit
Loledo
Munda
Kentucky Democrats Endorse Cleveland Aids Carlisle
At Louisville on June 27 the Kentucky Democratic state convention endorsed the administration and Secretary Carlisle amid sharp clashes over sound money. Free silver advocates lost ground in credentials and resolutions, while General Hardin was nominated for governor on a gold platform, despite a silver slate winning nominally.
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Blackburn
Pittsburg
Louisville
Kentucky
Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Memphis
Norman
Frankfort
W. M. Beckner
A. 3. Berry
Ciny
Almajuisy
Hardin
Lindsay
McCreary
Clay
Senator Blackburn Comments on Money and Patronage
Blackburn tells a correspondent he does not feel sore or have heart burnings but says it is impossible to win a fight against a combination of money and federal patronage, especially where both are supplied in unlimited quantities.
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Blackburn
Bankers association pledges gold standard at Storm Lake meeting
The ninth annual Iowa Bankers Association session opened with President Simon Casady urging action for a gold standard and necessary legislation amid a 125 delegate gathering. J K Daming of Dubuque argued gold is the currency basis and warned against excessive silver use and current commodity levels.
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Storm Lake
Ila
Iowa Bankers Association
Simon Casady
Des Moines
Casady
J. K. Daming
Second National Bank of
Pittsburg invites GOP national convention to meet there
A massive Pittsburg mass meeting in the common council chamber adopted a resolution inviting the national Republican convention to meet next year in the city birthplace of the party. A 10 member committee was formed to oversee the effort with room to expand and appoint subcommittees. C L Magee pledged 11 000 to promote the project. Public Works Chief Bigelow said two possible convention sites could seat 18 000 people.
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Pittsburg
Common Council
McK -Nna
William M. Kennedy
Allegheny
C. L. Magee
Public Works
Bigelow
New Jersey Republican Clubs Convene at Taylor Opera House
The annual convention of the New Jersey State League of Republican Clubs met at the Taylor Opera House in Trenton. The group reaffirmed commitment to sound money and planned a ratification meeting to support the recent state Republican convention. State Comptroller Hancock was chosen president for the coming year.
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Trenton
New Jersey State League of Republican Clubs
Taylor Opera House
Hancock
County Committees Back Free Coinage in Missouri
The Henry county Democratic central committee adopted resolutions favoring the free coinage of silver and urged Chairman Muffitt to call a state convention. Pettis county Democratic central committee also passed the same resolutions.
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County Committee
Clinton, Mo
Henry County
Democratic Central Committee
Muffitt
Pettis County
Nomination Fight Highlights Kentucky Democratic Convention
The Kentucky Democratic convention split over credentials and platform before nominating Hardin for governor. Hardin led in the final ballot 46834 to 8801 for Clay with Watterson and Stone far behind. Clay urged party unity while Hardin pressed for harmony and loyalty to the ticket as midnight adjournment ended the day.
Fallen preacher admits long misconduct in Kansas City
Rev. W. E. Broadhurst pastor of the M E Church south admits in a public card that after twenty one years of acceptable service he has fallen and was caught in a compromising situation with a congregant. He offers no defense and yes this confession is made in Kansas City Kansas.
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Kansas City
Kus
W. EK. Broadhurst
M.E. Church South
M. KE
Woman's strange recovery after tooth extraction linked to cough
In Belvidere Illinois two years after Mrs F J Evans wife of the city attorney underwent gas anesthesia and tooth extractions. She then suffered a persistent cough and poor health until a recent violent coughing spell expelled a tooth root and since then she has improved markedly.
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Belvidere
Ill
F. J. Evans
Split ownership allows separate taxation for land and minerals
The Ohio Supreme Court, in a Guernsey county case, ruled that when land surface and mineral rights are owned by different parties they may be taxed separately. Two coal companies had argued that taxing coal beds would amount to double taxation.
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Columbus, O
Supreme Court
Guernsey County
Globetrotting cyclist Miss Remle Londonderry arrives in El Paso
Boston born bicycle rider Miss Remle Londonderry reaches El Paso in good health on her world trek. She will likely stay until July 15 then proceed north to Denver on the way home. Londonderry has refused over 160 marriage offers and says she has saved about $1.50.
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Misa Remle Londonderry
Boston
Denver
Londonderry
Court authorizes Northern Pacific suit over unlawful profits
In Milwaukee on June 27 Judge Jenking allowed the Northern Pacific receivers to sue Meury Villard and any officers who may be found issuing secured profits as commissions or otherwise. The suit is expected to begin in New York.
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Milwaukee
United States
Jenking
Northern Pacific
Meury Villard
New York
Alplomas Prepared for Foreign Commiss on at Chicago Fair
Washington reports that Alplomas for the foreign commission at the Chicago World's Fair have been prepared and will be distributed within days from the department. Fifty eight of those folomas are mentioned.
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Washington
Alplomas
Chicago
Chamber Furniture Links Up With Price Increase Plan
MINNEAPOLIS June 27: Local furniture makers have formed a branch of their organization and agreed to advance prices by 10 percent. Each member has signed bonds to maintain the rise.
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Minneapolis
International Halfway Congress Opens in London
The fifth meeting of the International Halfway Congress opened at the Imperial Institute with a speech by the Prince of Wales praising American delegates and suggesting visits to Manchester and Crewe works. After an official welcome, delegates planned excursions across UK railways. Representative Hitt at Narragansett Pier shows improved condition since arrival. Weather outlook across several states indicates fair conditions and warmer temperatures.
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London
Imperial Institute
Prince of Wales
Italy
Manchester
Crewe
United States
James Bryca
M. P
Board of Trade
Congress
United Kingdom
Princes of Wales
Representative Hitt
Narragansett Pier
R. L
Hitchcock
Financial Market Report with Commodities and Livestock Quotes
New York money on call firm at 14 percent with mercantile paper 25403.6 percent. Sterling steady. bankers' bills and foreign exchange quoted. Chicago Board of Trade prices listed for wheat corn oats park and lard, plus produce and live stock quotes from June 24 to 26, including beef, pork and veal ranges and receipts.
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Sterling Exchange
Druys
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Beptenoer
Blackberriea
Illinois
California
Unis
Hoss
Texas
Cannibal Prisoner Narrates Africa to America Odyssey
A Virginia penitentiary inmate identified as Esp Aso or Antonio Frederick claims to be a king's son from eastern Africa who was captured as a youth and endured tribal wars, cannibal rites, and a long voyage to the West Indies and the United States. He describes battles, rituals, and his time aboard ships, including Mobile Bay, Fort Fisher, and his 1893 assault sentence.
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Virginia
Richmond
Esp
Aso
America
Antonio Frederick
Europe
Ife
Vin
Eso Aso
Wis
Binnu
Africa
Nindebar
Efromo
Negwi
Sikita
Kog
Nog
Haljealoji
Savannah
West Indies
Tennessee
Atlantic
Norfolk
Mobile Bay
Fort Fisher
White
St. Louis Republic
Press power and bicycle bloomers stir public debate
While General Booth toured abroad he logged 21 610 miles and spoke to 400 000 people. He gave 845 addresses and 816 letters, impressed by press influence. The quotes note newspapers as helpful tools and urban bloomers spark discussion across platforms, with the silver question dividing families over bicycles.
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General Booth
Boston Journal
California State Flower Assigned Poppy
A New York Penny note says California designates the poppy as its state flower. It also remarks on recent San Francisco developments and questions why the weeping willow claim has been overlooked.
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California
San Francisco
New York
Evaporated potatoes and preserved foods on the Pacific coast
The Atlanta Constitution notes a Washington firm is testing evaporated potatoes and prunes. The process uses potatoes treated with fluids to preserve them for an indefinite period while retaining most of their food value.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Columbian University Names New Chief
The Columbian University of Washington has elected Rev. B. L. Whitman as president, formerly head of Colby University.
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Columbian University
Corporation
the Columbian University of Washington
B. L. Whitman
Colby University
Coin's Financial School and its continuation promotion
An advertisement for W B Harvey's Coin's Financial School and its follow up Coin’s Financial School and Coin Up to Date. The catalog details editions, prices, and formats including paper and cloth bindings plus a bundle offer, with a note for readers to request price review.
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Loins
W. H. Harvey
Coin
Chicago
Financial School
United States
Times-Post
Fort Wayne
Niagara Falls Excursion to Lewiston Chautauqua Lake and Falls
Lake Erie and Western R R announces a special August 1895 excursion from multiple points to Niagara Falls with side trips to Lewiston on the Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands. Tickets include Sunday at the Falls and rearward travel options through August 15, 1895. Special rides by steamboat and Canadian bridge access offered on train.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Garfield
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Taggart
O.i
Gus
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Odea
Kentucky Democracy
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Himself
Ellis
Sarkastikal
Cassius M. Clay
P. Watt Hardin
W. J. Stone
Lee County
Henry Watterson
Rock Castle County
Buckner
Stone
Watterson
R. ‘J. Tyler
M.B. Brown
Qeoar Turner, Jr
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Menry Villard
Wales
Janu
Naois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Lower Michigan
New York Financial
Chicago Grain and Produce
Satan
California’s
Baal
Eve
Charles W. Hubner
Atlanta Constitution
Santi A
Lake Erie
Peoria
C. F. Daly
Gen. Pass
Ind
Pennsylvani
Sennaylvania Lnes
Pennsylvania Station
Wayne, Ind
Hicago Express
Hicago Mail
Western Express
Oval Freight
Stillon
A. W. Johnston
F. Horner
Q. M.&. Bankr
Fi. Hazee
Glneis
At & Louisville
Lake Erie & Western Railroads
Lovat
Connersville
Port Wayne
Wayne
Callme
S. Philley
Ft. W., C. and
L. Railroad
F Daly
Wank
Ae HC Parker
Boston Limited
Oledo Express
Atlantic Express
Lafayette
Tims
Bert Layne
New York Palace
Rand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Ojing
Grand Rapids
North
Rome City
Cincinnati
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
Embalmer
West Wayne St
Hamilton National Bank
Yue Hamilton National Bank
Charles Maclloch
John Mour
Cashiar
Emery
Cass and
Wells Streets
Gust. Schubert
Dyer
E. Main ST
White National Bank
Fort Wayne, Ind
MockKinnie
Propieter
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