Heroic death of Commander Roper
Washington April 1 Admiral Remey cables the death of Jesse Mims Roper commander of the gunboat Petrel while attempting to rescue others at Cavite He suffocated in the Petrel s sail-room at 7 45 am after going below twice Twenty two officers and men were prostrated but recovering The department sends condolences to Mrs Roper and notes the heroic sacrifice The Petrel was at Manila Bay with Dewey Roper born June 25 1868 in Missouri Mrs Jessie Mims Roper widow rests at the Iroquois New York with sister Mrs Fay of Longwood Wass now awaiting further word
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Remey
Roper
H.F. Fay
Longwood
Mass
Jesse Mims Roper
Missouri
Dewsy
Manila Bay
EK. P. Wee
New York
Jessie Mims Roper
H. F Fay
Wass
Married at 1 30 A M in Richmond facts
Chas L Clawson a Salem Ia cattle man and Sallie W Terrell of Auburn Mills Va wed in Richmond after a Friday meeting by correspondence. License midnight ceremony 1 30 AM. They traveled to Iowa after. Terrell the daughter of a plantation owner. Also listed racing dates claimed for Indiana events across numerous cities through September.
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Richmond
Ind
Chas. L. Clawson
Salem
Sallie W. Terrell
Auburn Mills
Clawson
Clawson and
Wife
Iowa
Indiana News In Brief From Terre Haute And Surrounding Areas
Terre Haute reform club will raise funds to secure a factory employing 800 men. DePauw University faculty begin revival meetings led by former students. Alexandria churches inaugurate a new 9000 dollar Congregational church. Burglars raid Lake Wawasee cottages including those of Eli Lilley and W H Hoops. John Schueler of New Albany commits self harm in his stable. Indiana University property to be turned over to the state. New professors named in science languages and law. several staff granted leave. Ex convict Steven Evilisher pleads murder in a wife stabbing. Disfranchisement for selling notes hits several near Frankfort. ten others sentenced. Union City reports malignant measles. Three daughters of John C Heming die within 24 hours. Brook trout planted by Daniel Swank for experiment. Mrs Catharine Smith accused of killing son-in-law discharged. Robert Binkley to recover after shooting by brother. Deputy clerk John A Curry buys the Sullivan Times. High schools in Columbus Greensburg Rushville Seymour and Shelbyville announce a May 4 field meet. Elwood pioneer David M Leeer dies from injuries after a street fall. William Bates of Hartford City sentenced to 18 years for assault. Juvenile Yates of Jennings hangs himself. cash and silverware stolen from Dr C A Michigantown home.
Multiple Indiana items mix tragedy and local events
News notes a string of incidents and plans across Indiana. A murder case linked to Noah Johnson is cited as driving insanity rumors. Other items report a river bridge riot, a Masonic temple cornerstone in Seymour, factory closings in May, and a fatal railroad accident in Muncie. A wedding cancellation story involves Samuel Deeter and Lucy Havens, with Havens described as a professional fat woman.
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Samuel Deeter
Union City
Lucy Havens
Laporte
Miss Havens
Deeter
Kaiser Refuses Bremen Play Of Events In Politics
Berlin April 1 Kaiser replies to a Prussian chamber deputation arguing his actions aren not guided by Bremen events He says he is in God s hands and will do his duty He expresses deep indignation at the assertions and mentions the Wei land blow as a reference point
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Bremen
Kaiser
Weiland
Dean's Ointment Promises Fast Skin Relief
Eczema scald head hives and itchiness are claimed to be instantly relieved and permanently cured by Dean's Ointment available at any drug store.
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Dean
Cuban committee may visit Washington on Platt Amendment changes
Administration circles expect a Cuban constitutional convention to name a special committee to travel to Washington and seek modifications to the Platt Amendment. Officials say the United States will not grant changes to provisions on naval stations or intervention powers, as Congress defines Cuban relations.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Goodbye to Supt Charlton at Plainfield Reform School
Supt and Mrs T J Charlton of the Reform school for boys received a farewell reception Sunday night with officers and trustees present. They leave Monday for Hanover as the school’s management temporarily passes to its officers.
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Plainfield, Ind
T. J. Charlton
Reform School For Boys
Hanover
Boer Prisoner Says Botha Went to Vrede to Consult
A Standerton Boer prisoner reports Gen. Botha traveled to Vrede to confer with Gen. Dewet. This marks the first official admission that Vrede is under Boer control.
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Pretoria
Standerton
Botha
Vrede
Dewet
Heirs Pay Back Tax on Copper Mining Stock
Richmond Indiana April 1 heirs of Anna H Sutton paid Morgan County over 9000 dollars in back tax on five hundred thousand dollar copper mining stock.
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Richmond
Ind
Anna H. Sutton
Grain and dairy price roundup from Chicago market report
Chicago market report lists wheat and corn lower since Saturday with oats down as well. Provisions show pork and lard trading higher, eggs and butter prices mixed across creamery and dairy categories, with various cheeses and live poultry prices noted by item and unit.
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Chicago
Erik
Dairies
Young Americas
Cheap California colonist tickets offered via Southern Pacific routes
Special low rate colonist tickets to California available from February 12 and every Tuesday through April 30. Fares include Chicago 33 0, St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans 27 50, Omaha and Kansas City 2, with corresponding rates from other eastern points. For details contact Southern Pacific agents.
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Southern Pacific Company
Ogden
California
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleana
Omaha
Kansas City
Gunmort
Southern Pacific
W. A
City Grain Market Reports Mixed Wheat Corn and Hay Prices
Wheat weak No 2 red prices around 7544c and 7144c with milling freight noted. Corn firm No 1 white 44c and No 2 white 44c plus multiple white mixed and yellow grades around 39c to 48c. Oats firm No 2 white around 30c and 29c. Hay steady No 1 timothy about 12.50 to 13 and No 2 timothy 11 to 12. Inspections list various car totals by grade including several No 3 and No 2 white and mixed lots.
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Timothy
Hay
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