Danville Lynchings Stir Funeral Attendees
In Danville Illinois on May 27 crowds attended the funerals of John Halls Jr and William Royce lynched after assault accusations. The town’s reaction mixed public approval of punishment with condemnation of lynch law, while leaders of the mob bragged at the depot and politicians debated indictments and pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ill
South Danville
John Halls
William Royce
Laura Barnett
Royce
Atherton
John Halls, Jr
Rbotth Halls
Wall
Indianola
Miss
Ed McCusker
Hall
Gr. Wilson
Bookwalter
Altgeld
Willis B. Cauble
William Noblett
Revell Breaks Silence For Free Coinage Of Silver
Alexander N. Revell, chairman of the Republican Campaign Committee, declares support for free coinage of silver. He argues gold is insufficient to back U S finances and counters silver critics as misinformed. Recorder Chase notes party splits and silver advocacy spreading among Springfield and Chicago figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Alexander N. Revell
Republican Committee
United States
England
Harvey
Chase
Revell
Chicago
David Revell
Springfield
Christopher Strassheim
Woman reports punishment fitting crimes in attack case
Miss Barnett, slowly improving, will likely move to her father's home at Indianola soon. She says Hall and Royce received deserved punishment for the horrible indignities she endured, and she expresses satisfaction with the outcome in the neighborhood where the crimes occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barnett
Indianola
Hall
Royce
Crop Conditions Dampen Kansas Wheat Outlook
Reports from Topeka and Leavenworth Kansas warn of worsening eastern Kansas wheat crop conditions due to insect damage. Farmers in Missouri River border counties plow under fields and shift to corn as losses escalate. In Massillon Ohio, Russell Co. suspends nearly 200 workers in traction engine and threshing machinery shops as grain conditions depress demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toprexa
Kas
Kansas
Leavenworth
Missouri River
Massimon
Russell & Co
Times Editorial Sees US Currency Debate Dividing Leaders
The London Times editorial from May 27 discusses American currency agitation. It argues opinions among leaders are so split that the presidential election likely won by other issues and that the nation will not abandon the gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonon
the Times
America
United States
Memphis Silver Convention Called For June Meetings
A Memphis appeal from the Central Bimetallic League calls a convention for June 12 and 13 to plan an educational campaign on monetary reform. It urges nationwide participation to promote honest money and independence from alien financial institutions, with leaders urging vigilance and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Boards of Trade
WN. Brown
Pres
Central Bimetallic League
D. H. Archibald
Vessel Wrecked Near Point Sur on Monterey Voyage
News from San Francisco reports the sloop Cyclone bound for Japan from Monterey wrecked last Thursday at Point Sur. The captain his wife a cabin boy and three sailors were aboard and are believed to have reached Point Sur light house safely.
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San Francisco
Cyclone
Monterey
Japan
Point Sur
Los Angeles
Point Sur Light House
Silver coinage move dominates several county Democratic gatherings
Across multiple Illinois towns on May 27 the Democratic meetings urged free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. In Cass county and Fayette county delegates were instructed to vote as a unit for silver. McDonough county endorsed 16 to 1 without opposition. Pittsfield caucus named June delegates for state convention trust position on silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viraisia Ill
Cass County Democrats
Vanparia
Fayette County
Springfield
Carro
Lil
Alexander County
Macomap
McDonough
McDonough County
Prorstrenp
Pittsfield Township
Secretary Gresham Waskaton in Worsening Health
May 27 dispatch reports Secretary Gresham is in a deteriorating condition with two relapses in 24 hours. Doctors acknowledge increased seriousness, though some officials hesitate to declare him in immediate danger. Otto Gresham and Landis remain close by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waskaton
Gresham
Otto
Landis
Seattle man seeks 50000 damages from Hawaiian government
Frank Honeck of Seattle, born in Missouri, filed a claim with Secretary Gresham for 50000 damages over false imprisonment and expiation by the Hawaiian government. He had been employed by the Hawaiian secret service to observe smugglers, especially arms smuggling, and was imprisoned after delays in reporting his findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Startie
Wash
Frank Honeck
Missouri
Seattle
Gresham
Woneck
Secret Service
Debs Habeas Corpus Plea Denied by Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court denies Eugene V. Debs a writ of habeas corpus after lengthy consideration of income tax constitutionality. The ruling marks a government victory and dampens Debs’s expectations based on prior assurances from Senator Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Supreme Court
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
Debs
Voorhees
Indiana
Widow of Gov Chase aided by local church movement
Rev Z T Sweeney of the Christian church led a relief effort at the close of his sermon to assist the blind widow of the late Gov Chase left in destitute circumstances. The move surprised many in Co lumbus Ind May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co.umsBus
Ind
Z. T. Sweeney
Christian Church of
Ra J. Chase
To Succeed Byrnes
New York May 27 Roosevelt expected to become police superintendent if no superior candidate surfaces. Herald notes commissioners likely to reach unanimous agreement on the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
New York
Gotham
The
Herald
Roosevelt
Weather Forecast for Northern Indiana
Curcaco reports fair and much warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday for Northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Market Summary for Wheat Corn and Hogs in Curiaco
May 27 report shows open July options and commodity prices for wheat at 80 8lc corn at 52?c oats at 29 8c pork at 12.80 lard 6.60 ribs 6.25. Wheat supplies fell 2.225 million bushels while corn rose 1.425 million. Hog receipts 45,000 with 5,000 left over. cattle receipts 18,000 market quiet. Sheep receipts 14,000 best: steady, others weak. close Wheat 73c corn 52 1 2 c oats 29 8c pork 12.02 lard 86.65 ribs 6.27.
Presbyterians wrestle with polygamy issue in India
Pittsburg May 27 The Presbyterian general assembly opens its last day with an India synod overture on polygamous converts. A Muslim with two wives was admitted to the church and debates whether the synod in India should decide such cases. The assembly adjourns sine die this afternoon after rebuking Congress for Sunday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspura
Presbyterian General Assembly
Synod of India
Muhammedan
General Assembly
India
Dr. Thompson
Morrison
Church
tAny
Ride
David
Union Theological Seminary
New York Presbytery
Congress
Bryan and Zeisler to Debate Silver Coinage in Chicago
Ex congressman William J. Bryan of Nebraska and Sigmund Zeisler of Curcaco will debate the money question at Central Music Hall on June 7. The event follows a challenge from Central Gold and Silver club secretary M W Meagher, with Zeisler accepting. The proposed topic: The Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver at 16 to 1 without international cooperation would be unwise and inexpedient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Sigmund Zeisler
Central Music Hall
M. W. Meagher
Central Gold and Silver Club
Zeisler
United States
Bryan
Springfield
Chicago
Water Works Plant To Supply 5,382,000 Gallons Daily
The city tested wells since cleaning and found 28 gravel wells now yield 3,019,000 gallons per day. Including rock wells, 47 wells total planned output is 5,382,000 gallons daily. Councilman Tigar called the supply sufficient with proper use amid officials vows Port Wayne will not suffer for water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigar
Port Wayne
Tramp Cooper Suspected In Wrench Theft In City
Deputies Harrod and Ryan search for a tramp cooper who stole two wrenches from the Standard Oil works west of the city. He was previously arrested and released for lack of evidence. Officers later recovered a driver’s overcoat from a circus day theft and believe the suspect may have fled the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrod and
Ryan
Standard Oil Works
Bohen
Sheepmen and cattlemen resumed war injuring four in Walcott report
A Walcott messenger reports renewed conflict between sheepmen and cattlemen in Rep Curr Colorado. Four men are seriously injured: William Mattna, Alexander Winslow, Tom Doe, and John Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Walcott
William Mattna
Alexander Winslow
Tom Doe
John Winslow
Cunning rogue nabbed with burglars tools on city street
Police arrest a 20 year old man on the Nickel Plate tracks near Harrison street for carrying a porch climber’s kit including rope and a hatchet plus a .28 caliber revolver. Detained on concealed weapons charge, he claims aliases as William Raymond and Raymond, from Valparaiso or Plymouth or Chicago, with jail time planned to identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foulks
Harrison Street
Lapp
Raymond
Valparaiso
Tanner
Plymouth
Chicago
Smith & Wesson
William Raymond
Fort Wayne Trades and Labor Fair Closes With Record Attendance
The Fort Wayne event drew the season’s largest crowd at the Sengerbund hall with over 1,400 tickets sold and an estimate of 1,800 people present. Winners included Joseph Druhot for the dining set, Eva Etehel for the silver tea set, Maggie McVey for the dinner set, and Lizzie Miller for the rocking chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Joseph Druhot
J. C. Kasten
Druhot
Eva Etehel
Maggie Motherwell
Lillian Johnson
Miss Etehel
Rosannette Keller
Maggie McVey
Miss McVey
Garrison
Faith Orr
Trades and Labor Council
Exposed His Person John Case Arrested on Indecent Exposures
John Case was arrested Saturday on Colerick street by Officer Foulks after complaints by Ferguson street residents. Mayor Oakley ordered 15 days in jail after hearing evidence, with a growing belief among police that Case is crazy and that an inquest and asylum might be appropriate for relief to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Case
Colerick Street
Foulks
Ferguson Street
Case
Oakley
Fire alarms in Harmony block and Harmer street fires
The Harmony block fire at A C Keel's West Berry residence caused smoke damage and was likely incendiary. A second blaze on Harmer near Huh street burned Frederick Webber's barn and threatened Henry Faust's home, with Webber bearing about 250 dollars in losses. Authorities fear a firebug ring.
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A.C. Keel
Harmony
West Berry Street
B. H. Baker
Harmony Block
Keel
Warmer Street
Times-Postr
Harmer
Huh Street
Frederick Webber
Henry Faust
Faust
Mr. Faust
Webber
Hilbrecht
Herman Tapp
King Streets
Tapp
W. J D. Miller
West Main Street
Four Drunks Sent to Jail
Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Perry Church of Bloomingdale caused a disturbance and were arrested. Mayor Oakley sentenced each to 11 days in jail. William Franks and Mike Chincey also received T1 days for drunkenness.
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Perry Church
Bloomingdale
Oakley
William Franks
Mike Chincey
Woman Severely Burned Partially Face by Gasoline Stove
Miss Pfeiffer living north of the city sustained severe facial burns while working about a gasoline stove this morning. Dr. C FE Stults attended and judged the injuries not serious.
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Republican Party
Alexander H. Revell
Republican Campaign Committee
Ohio
London
London Times
Memphis, Tenn
Central Bimetallic League of
American Congress
Ilinois
Isis
Mrs. Chase
Presbyterian Synod At
Pittsburgh
Colorado
Saengerbund Hall
Durance Vile
Coop
Globe Mills
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