Populists Endorse Hearst but Postpone Convention
Louisville May 21 The Times reports Joe A Parker national Populist chairman says Hearst has national party support if Democrats nominate him. He favors delaying the St Louis convention two weeks to see Democratic choice and whether Hearst can be named by the party.icago
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Louisville
the Times Ioday
Joe A. Parker
Hearst
Kentucky
Parker
St. Louis
Hhe
Flood Damage In Cheyenne Poudre Valley Tops One Million
Fort Collins Colorado May 21 Estimates reveal flood damage in the Che La Poudre valley from one million dollars upward. Head gates and irrigation ditches washed away, embankments wrecked, risking water for this year's irrigation. About 150 houses at the sugar factory Russian settlement north of town were destroyed. one Russian man’s body was recovered.
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Fort Collins
Col
Che la Poudre
Tima
Four Bodies Recovered After Cheyenne Floods
Cheyenne Wyoming May twenty first four bodies recovered from last night flood. Rain fell twenty four hours before cloudburst at four o clock. Crow creek ran bank full as six foot wall of water swept through lowland areas near Cheyenne. Many residents fled in night clothes. other casualties and multiple washouts reported. Telegraph and telephone lines down. Union Pacific traffic impeded.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Crow Creek
Union Pacific
Indiana Rural Routes Established and Local Society Marriage
A Washington dispatch reports Indiana rural routes set to begin June 1 with routes to Gosport in Owen county and Kempton in Tipton county plus additional routes 3 and 4. Columbus Ross named rural carrier at Mungle. Dr H B Grayston and Miss Mary Truman, Huntington society figures, wed Thursday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Indiana Rural
Gosport
Owen County
Kempton
Tipton County
Columbus
Ross
Mungle
H. B. Grayston
Mary Truman
Huntington
Eighth Bishop Named After Prolonged Ballots
Los Angeles May 21 On the eleventh ballot at the Methodist general conference no bishop was elected. J R Day led with 298 votes, R J Cook 288, H C Jennings 30, W A Quayle 29, J W Bbowan 13. Day then led on the fourteenth ballot with 407 of 898 votes. Ad journment set for Monday morning.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Methodist General Conference
J. R. Day
R. J. Cook
H. C. Jennings
W. A. Quayle
J. W. Bbowan
Kansas City
B.C. Jennings
W. Smith
Cook
J. BR. Day
Syracuse University
Africa
Asia
Presbyterian Assembly Reading on Church Union Move
Buffalo N C May 21 The session witnessed the reading of an AP dispatch from Mobile Alabama reporting Southern Presbyterian approval of union efforts with the General Assembly. Dr G B Erdman explained ministerial relief duties while Dr G F Agnew noted about 3 000 churches contributed nothing amid financial misunderstandings.
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Buffalo
N. C
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Associated Press
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Mobile
Aln
GB. Erdman
Philadelphia
G. F. Agnew
Presbyterian church union overtures adopted in Mobile
At the opening session of the general assembly in Mobile on May 21 Dr J B Liyous announced overtures from Buffalo. The reply recommended by the committee was adopted expressing joy at the Buffalo assemblys action to remove aspersions on the churches character and readiness to pursue closer relations through over tures under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Liyous
Committee On Foreign Correspondence
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
Presbyterian Church In
Police head Magrew under inquiry over capitol film scene
A Washington dispatch reports Captain James P. Magrew of Lafayette Indiana, head of the capitol police, is under inquiry for permitting Dockstader the minstrel man to film men impersonating the president and Booker T. Washington on capitol plaza. Magrew had not yet arrived at his office when the scene occurred and two witnesses did not act. Officials say no law against filming at the capitol exists and it is likely no action will be taken.
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Indianapolis
Washington
James P. Magrew
Lafayette
Ind
Capitol
Dockstader
Capitol Plaza
Booker T. Washington
Magrew
Russians Score Brilliant Sortie At Port Arthur Defeating Japanese
St Petersburg May 21 report confirms General Stoessel led a successful sortie from Port Arthur, defeating Japanese forces with over 1,000 killed or wounded on the Japanese side and 116 Russian casualties. The attack used a munitions train and wireless links, then the force returned to Port Arthur.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Russians Hold Kin Chou After Battle North of City
The general staff reports Generals Stoessel recount the fight north of Kin Chou on Monday. Three Russian regiments faced two Japanese divisions with four artillery batteries. Russia suffered 160 killed or wounded, including a brigadier general as an officer was killed and Nadeln slightly wounded. Japanese losses are believed heavy. their advance was checked.
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St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Kin Chou
Nadeln
Lost His Mind At Springheld Fight
Springfield Ill May 21 State Senator Robert E Fort of Lacon died at St Johns hospital here of pneumonia after arriving May 17 under the name Robert Downey his home Lacon He was delirious and only learned last night from his mother that he was the senator He was here for the Republican state convention as a candidate for lieutenant governor Colonel John Hi Strong a member of Governor Yates military staff suffered serious illness with pneumonia at the Leland hotel Mrs Strong is nursing her husband at the hotel Myrtle Bend will visit Toledo tomorrow
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Springfield
Ill
Robert E. Fort
Lacon
St. John’s Hospital
Robert Downey
Fort
John Hi. Strong
Yates
Leland
Strong
Jafs Capturs Kai Chou In May News Brief
May 21 at noon reports on good authority claim Japanese forces have captured Kor Chou and driven Russian troops back. No official confirmation yet.
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JAFS
Kai Chou
Toldo
Kor Chou
Hamlet Grows the Size of a City
Omaha Neb May 21 The town of Bonested in Gregory county South Dakota has grown from a village of 300 to a city of 8000 in less than a month. Bonestesl sits by the Rosebud reservation edges and is a Chicago and North Western terminus. The government will open the 46000 acres to homesteaders by lot and a registration office will soon record applicants for the drawing. The Indies of Deborah lodge will be entertained next Wednesday at the home of Mrs Thir bold 950 Erie street by several ladies.
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Omaha
Neb
Bonested
Gregory County
South Dakota
Bonestesl
Rosebud Reservation
Chicago and Northwestern
Bonesteel
Deborah Lodge
Thirbold
Erie Street
King
Chapman
QHIO SAVINGS BANK CLOSED ITS DOORS IN Newark
Newark Ohio May 21 The Newark Savings Bank failed to open and a receiver W G Taefel was appointed by the court. Rumors of trouble had circulated for two days with a small run last night. Discrepancies were found in the treasurer James F Lingafelter books though he has not been arrested. Officials promised a formal statement soon.
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Newark
Ohio
Newark Savings Bank
W. G. Taefel
Tnaefel
James F. Lingafelter
Plans of Japanese Move Toward Port Arthur Amid Coastal Fortifications
Reports from New Chwang on May 20 indicate Japanese forces are maneuvering from Feng Wang Cheng toward Liao Yang and Hai Ghwang to lure Russian troops northward and enable a Port Arthur capture. Fortifications along the Talien Wan and Kin Chou neck include sandbagged rapid-fire guns. A spy fire damaged the local railroad water tanks, suspected as part of an rail plot.
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Kerr Bay
Kin Chou
Talien Wan Hay
Feng Wang Cheng
Liao Yang
Mukden
Sino Yang
Tehikinu
Tashi-Chia
New Chwang
Kai Chou
Liao Tung Peninsula
Kin Chou Bay
Taku Shan
Dayan River
Yaiu
Feng Wang Chong
Hai Ghwang
Port Arthur
Fong Wang Cheng
Talien Wan
Bogatyr Not Blown Up Near Vladivostok
Reports from Russian sources say the protected cruiser Bogatyr is still aground near Vladivostok and not blown up. Rear Admiral Jessen is pursuing salvage with a hopeful outlook, while Japan may oppose salvage efforts given the ship's location and a nearby large dock for repairs.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Vladivostok
Jessen
Viadivostox
Quarrel with Witt Drove Him to Sin
Louis P. Schaffner a machinist living at 1518 Kennington Street was found dead in an alley off Bloyd Avenue. The neck was broken after he burglarized a store and fell from a window. He had served two years for burglary and married seventeen years ago. A quarrel with his wife two weeks earlier preceded his death. A separate note mentions a dance event by the U. K. club Plumadore orchestra at Hawker academy.
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Indianapolis
Louis P. Schaffner
Kennington Street
Bloyd Avenue
Uohaffner
Mary
Children Drown in Water Near Arcola
Two Allen county children die in accidental drownings on Saturday. Anthony Fox aged two falls into a stock tank near Adams township and dies before rescue. The other victim, a six or seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Christman, drowns in a fish pond near their Arcola home. Neighbors alert Fort Wayne, undertakers travel to Arcola as coroner investigates.
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Alexander Fox
Adams Township
Jacob Christman
Arcola
Fish Pond
Allen County
Anthony Fox
Adame Township
Christman
Nicholas Kinder
Fort Wayne
Qnd
Kinde
Schone Undertaking
Stults
Fox
Undetaker Schone
Bash to Speak at Fort Wayne High Commencement
President Charles S. Bush of the school trustees will give the principal address at Fort Wayne high school's commencement at Masonic Temple on Friday evening June 17. Secretary Allen Hamilton will confer diplomas. Hamilton missed the board meeting due to illness. Teachers for next year to be appointed Monday. Prof. Chester T. Lone returned from Terre Haute after inspecting the state normal school as a member of the state board visitors. Mrs. Maria A. Kimple of Converse has been appointed receiver of Bond & Powell hardware of Converse.
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Charles S. Bush
Board of
Fort Wayne
Masonic Temple Eel
Allen Hamilton
Hamilton
Chester T. Lone
Terre Haute
State Normal School
State Board of Education
Republicans Fix Convention Date for County Meeting
The Republican county convention is set for Saturday, June 25, in this city likely at the Saengerbund hall, convening at 10:30 a m. The date, chosen at a party meeting in the Berry Street church building, was two weeks after the Democratic gathering. Delegates will be apportioned one for every twenty votes cast for Secretary of State Storms, totaling about 353.
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Saengerbund
Republican County Committee
Petty
Berry
M. B. Church
Aty Harrison and
West Berry Streets
L. P. Sharp
Amoe
Aity
Sharp
Gillespie Trial Underway In May Sun Murder Case
In Rising Sun Indiana on May 21 the Gillespie trial moved forward with defense testimony seeking more time to present witnesses for the murder of Elizabeth Gillespie last December. Fannis Delmer testified she was in Barbour kitchen and unaware of the shooting until Mrs Barbour spoke. Mrs Barbour denied telling the grand jury about a peculiar look from Elizabeth Barbour as she recounted the event. Court adjourned until Monday to allow new witnesses and defense preparation.
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Rising Sun
Ind
James Gillespie
Belle Soward
Barbour
Elizabeth
Gillespie
Fannis Delmer
Darbours
Banker Offers 30 Percent Settlement To Ellison Bank Creditors
Rollin Elis, owner of the defunct Ellison bank, may pay 30 cents on the dollar to settled creditors who already received 10 percent. Trustee Gannard meets creditors at Lagrange to gauge opinion before any formal offer. A 40 percent proposal could be recommended if proceedings costs are covered.
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Rollin Elis
Ellison Bank
Lagrange
Gannard
Gainard
State Medical Assn Plans Statewide Campaign Against Consumption
The Indiana state medical association resolved to start an active state wide campaign against consumption. In towns lacking spitting on sidewalks laws doctors will push ordinances and ensure enforcement. Cooperation with county health boards will be sought and the effort will be vigorous.
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Indianapolis
State Medical Association
River Man Is Dying and Local Death Attempt Report
Madison Ind May 21 Captain Samuel S Fearn United States inspector of storm boats is near death from paralysis. Henry Johnson known as Posy tried suicide at his Rochester home by cutting his throat after bidding his wife farewell in a tender manner.
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Madison
Ind
Samuel S. Fearn
United States
Henry Johnson
Posy
Rochester
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Tokio
Taoku Shan
Wang Chi Tung
Taku Soan
Siao Tung Peninsula
Myrtle Bend
Toledo
Qhio Savings Bank
Bogatyr
Witt
Hawker Academy
U. K
Plumadore Orchestra
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MR. Bash
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Converse
Bond & Powell
River Man
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