Ruined by thieves A traveling men accident company in crisis
The Indiana traveling men accident association of South Bend faces over $9,000 in unpaid claims with only the April dues on hand. Membership dropped from 9,500 to 2,360 after mail thefts and robberies. Directors weigh pro rata settlements versus appointing a receiver to wind up the affairs.
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Crnorxnatt
South Bend
Lud
The
Enquirer
Indiana Traveling Men’s Accident Association
Jong
A New Deal In Venezuela Matter Worries Uncle Sam
A Fairbault Minnesota dispatch reports Donald Grant a wealthy contractor W H L Fisher former Duluth & Winnipeg manager and J A Bowman a Grand Rapids banker returning from Venezuela with a concession at the Orinoco mouth. The grant covers 125 miles south and 15 to 50 miles wide with minerals mahogany rosewood and dye woods. They also gain rights to mine asphalt on a Trinidad island. The syndicate plans substantial investment and Fisher will manage. The grant heightens tensions among Britain Venezuela and the United States over the dispute.
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Venezuela
Sam
Washineron
Fairbault
Minn
Donald Grant
W. H L. Fisher
Duluth & Winnipeg Railroad
J. A. Bowman
Grand Rapids, Minn
Orinoco
Trinidad
Fisher
England
Britain
Uncle Sam
Yard foreman crushed in yard accident
James Wickey, yard foreman at the Vandalia yards living at 162 Englishage, was knocked down and run over by a freight car on Tuesday night. One leg was crushed and his leg was amputated at the thigh at St. Vincent's hospital. He is expected to recover.
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Vandalia
James Wickey
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Chicago area landmarks and political results pieced from older papers
The news item lists the Grand Pacific hotel demolition in Chicago, editor D. M. Stone’s death in New York, and denies any resignation rumor about Secretary Gresham. It notes the Shiloh battle anniversary on April 5, a G A R reception in Atlanta, a Brooklyn case about Bertha Valentine, a strike settlement with U S Glass, and midwestern and northern Republican victories in Wisconsin Michigan St Louis and Chicago with vote margins.
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Grand Pacific
Chicago
D. M. Stone
New York Journal of Commerce
Gresham
Battle of
Shiloh
Lawler
Atlanta
Park
New York
Bertha Valentine
Brooklyn
U. S. Glass Company
St. Louis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Tornado devastates Boone County landmarks in Kentucky
A severe tornado struck Boone County on Monday night near Walton and Big Bone Springs, damaging the Odd Fellows building and a large hotel. The storm started with a cloud burst near Hamilton, toppled a river signal station, felled trees, killed several farm animals, and left only one of ten houses standing in Lewisburg. No fatalities reported and few injuries.
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BrRuancur
Boone County
Big Bone Springs
Walton
Oddfellows
Hamilton
River
Big Bone
Food Exhibit Opens in Indianapolis Hall with Novel Booths
Tomlinson hal leads a busy scene as exhibitors arrange booths for the Indianapolis Pure Food Exhibit now open to the public. Louisville decorators Kremer and Harper fine tune displays. HH Steinz & Co. handle pickle exhibits. Indianapolis Brewing Co showcases bottled beer and ale on a hops bed. Cocoanut Lutter, a coconut oil butter substitute, draws attention alongside Pettijohn’s California breakfast bear display.
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Indianapolis Brewing Company
Pure Food Product Company of
Chicago
Pettijohs
California
Wrsong
Parrott & Taggart
Bryce
Presbyterians Ask Rev William Cleveland to Resign
In Chaumont Jefferson County the Presbyterian congregation urged Rev William Cleveland brother of Grover to resign after a fiery meeting. Though politics were blamed, Cleveland says he did not engage and will appeal to the presbytery for a ruling.
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Watertown
N. Y
Presbyterian Church
Chaumont
William Cleveland
Grover
Cleveland
Giant powder blast kills two at Ohio mine in Prescott report
Prescott Arizona dated April 3 describes a blast of about 100 pounds of giant powder at an Ohio mine of the United States mescal mining company. Two people died and three were seriously injured. Separate notes quote Squire Feibleman saying he will run for police judgeship and discuss Democrats nominating Buskirk amid ward worker influence and saloon loafers.
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Marry Roach
Harry Roach
Roach
Prescott
Ariz
Ohio Mine
United States Mescal Mining Company
Squire Chas
B. Feibleman
Buskirk
Lost in a Shipwreck near Jacksonville
Jacksonville, April 8. P. Jones and wife of Richmond are reported lost with the wrecked sloop Robinson Cruso, chartered by William Zeigier of Brooklyn and John G. Wells of Prenton.
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Jacksonville
Fla
P. Jones
Richmond
Robinson Cruso
Wm. Zeigier
Brooklyn
John G. Wells
Prenton
Emperor Li Hung Chang seeks audience with the Mikado
April 3 dispatches report Li Hung Chang has been instructed by the Emperor of China to seek an audience with the Mikado and express thanks for permitting an armistice. Chang is described as rapidly recovering in Shimonoseki.
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Li Hung Chang
Shimonosekt
Chang
Cornice Workers Meet at State House Session
About 40 delegates from the national tin sheet iron and cornice workers gathered in room 93 at the state house on Wednesday to discuss business. W. B. Prescott delivered the welcome.
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National Tin, Sheet Iron and Cornice
State House
W. B. Prescott
Slightly Warmer Weather Forecast Ahead
Weather forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Thursday calls for slightly warmer conditions with fair weather expected, continuing from Wednesday night into Thursday.
Buckeye steamer capsizes in Hernan bay disaster
The steamer Buckeye capsized in Hernan bay with several passengers missing. Early reports indicate a chaotic scene as crews search the wreck, awaiting full casualty details. Local authorities and rescuers coordinate efforts as the incident unfolds near New Wyatcom.
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New Wyatcom
Mase
Buckeye
Hernan Bay
Smallpox Breaks Out Among Spanish Soldiers in Cuba
Tampa dispatch reports smallpox spreading among Havana troops causing alarm. Cuban insurgents led by Gen Masso defeated a Spanish convoy of mule trains on March 13, seizing provisions and ammunition. Several Cubans flee to Mexico seeking safety after the clash.
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Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Havana
Revolutionary Party
Masso
Look Out For Yellow Jack Alert
Washington on April 3 reports southern quarantine stations told to watch for yellow fever. The advisory emphasizes vigilance against the disease and urges rapid reporting of suspected cases.
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Washington
City notes and notices from a bustling 1890s day
A collage of local items: street work by 100 men under Street Commissioner Fisher, water woes after rains, and chicken thefts in the northwest. Firings include petitions by Tinworkers at the capitol, and a home shelter serving 3000+ women since 1897.
Griffin Arrest Stuns Chicago Finances Over 50 000 Defalcation
Cariaco reports F. W. Griffin assistant cashier of Northwestern National Bank was arrested on a defalcation charge for taking 50 000 dollars. He broke down and confessed to those around him as officers gathered him in Chicago.
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Cariaco
Financal
F. W. Griffin
Northwestern National Bank
Griffin
Jerry Collins Announces City Clerk Candidacy
Jerry Collins reveals to Tak Sin his decision to run for city clerk after serving days as an aide in the U S marshals office. He predicts a Democratic win with a strong ticket and notes Matt Anderson will run against him.
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Jerry Collins
Tak Sin
Jerry
U. S. Marshals ' Office
Matt Anderson
Dusty Dusty Problem Sparks City Sprinkler Plan
The Board of Works discussed running electric tank sprinklers on street car tracks to reduce dust in summer. Water concerns centered on price, but F A W Davis of the water company offered to charge city sprinkler rates and install fill pipes. Mr Atkinson doubted the plan would be carried out.
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Board of Works
F. A. W. Davis
Water Company
Atkinson
Sen
Cal’s Friends Petition Rejected. County Owes Costs
The circuit court dismissed Hon. Cal Darnell’s petition to relieve Fall Creek’s tortuosity in the city’s northwest. The county was ordered to pay costs of 8564.50 and recover from the petitioners. On Wednesday several men named on the petition said they never heard of it and asked to be relieved of the assessment.
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Cal. Darnell
Fall Creek
Cal
Jail Wedding Quietly Ties Thornton and Clay
Justice John W. Sears officiated a jail marriage Tuesday evening between Schofield Thornton of Toronto and Edith B. Clay of Louisville. They had been arrested after a Saturday night incident near Capitol Ave. Judge Stubbs continued the case, Edith later pleaded against returning to jail, and attorney Ripley confirmed Thornton’s single status.
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John W. Sears
Schofield Thornton
Edith B. Clay
Capitol Ave
Stubbs
Edith
Ripley
Thornton
Toronto
Canada
Louisville
Foster’s
Grocer Christian H Schweir Dies After Suicide Attempt
Christian H Schweir an E Washington Street grocer who cut his throat died Tuesday at Dr Pantzer's sanitarium. He was improving before a relapse. His son stayed with him Monday night and left him unaware. Dr Pantzer cites grip complications as the cause of death.
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Christian H. Schweir
E. Washington-st
Iron Queen Fire At Antiquity Burned Steamboat
On Wednesday at 8 o clock while unloading freight at Antiquity twelve miles above Pomeroy the passenger steamboat Iron Queen caught fire and burned A chambermaid is missing The boat had departed Cincinnati for Wheeling on Monday
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Pomeroy, O
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
Wheeling
State treasurer Scholz to return Friday for board talks
Scholz, the state treasurer, telegraphed Deputy Zaring that he will come home Friday and that the state appointing board will attempt to settle several vexed questions on that day.
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Scholz
Zaring
State Appointing Board
Gée Whiz Glee As Swift Elected Mayor
George B. Swift, a Republican, is elected mayor by a tally of 41,000 votes in Curcaco on April 3. Dr Price presents Cresim Baking Powder as a world fair success with medals and diplomas awarded for its claim of highest quality.
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Curcaco
George B. Swift
Governor testifies on courtroom quizzing and elevator fracas
Gov Matthews appeared before the grand jury Wednesday smiling as he recounted a lengthy tale of a late hour. Witnesses Jim Iornaday and Berty Schonacker testified about the house right incident while Schonacker observed the elevator fight. Secretary King remains seriously injured and undecided about filing damage suits amid rumors of more subpoenas.
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Matthews
Court House
Grand Jury
Jim
Jim, Iornaday
Berty Schonacker
Schonacker
King
Bryan's Trouble A Chicagoan Persecutes Bryan in Indy
Dr. David C. Bryan was arrested Tuesday night by Chicago detectives on a grand jury warrant. Gov. Matthews approved a later habeas hearing after a forged claim. Bryan contends persecution while denying misrepresentation in a real estate deal involving 14 Morris and Fourteenth street lots.
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Bryan
Mandley Thompson
Chicago
Morris
Fourteenth St
Indianapolis
Hampton
Harper
Harvey
Shelby County
Warvey
Wilde Libel Case Opens at Old Bailey Amid Sable Sights
In London on April 3 Justice Collins hears the Oscar Wilde libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry. Queensberry pleads not guilty and asserts the libel was true and for the public good. Wilde defends, claiming he rarely writes what he believes to be true and cites self realization as life’s primal end. In Newark, Roy Culver disappears after ten days away in Syracuse while his brother Cooper travels from New York seeking word on his condition.
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Loxpown
Old Bailey
Marquis of Queensberry
Oscar Wilde
Collins
Queensberry
Wilde
Newark
N. J
Roy M. Culver
Syracuse
Cooper Culver
New York
Coroner Castor Bills County For Inquest Fees
Coroner Castor billed the county commissioners for 402 dollars and 50 cents on Wednesday. The charge covers the sum he did not collect under the old law for two months when he charged ten dollars per inquest.
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Castor
Wilson Becomes Postmaster General in Washington
Washington April 3 Wilson assumed the portfolio of postmaster general at 11 10 Wednesday morning Chief Justice Fuller administered the oath.
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Washington
Wilson
Fuller
Ladies Await Easter Millinery at Mrs Park Hill Falks
The ad invites shoppers to wait for Easter week at Mrs Park Hill Falks near the corner of 8 Illinois and Maryland streets. It promises the lowest prices in the city for Guest goods and highlights new millinery arrivals after Easter.
Patton-Spades Case Dr Jordan Testimony In Court
In a Patton-Spades case proceeding Judge Cox led testimony from Dr Joseph Jordan who testified about a March 1804 office interview with Grace Patton. Grace interrupted, accused the doctor of lying, and cried as she was removed from the room.
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Joseph
Jordan
Patton-Spades
Grace Patton
Cox
Vincent’s
City Hospital
Oean
Indiana Eclectic College
The
Beach Medical Institute
Ife
Charles Tilghman
Grace
Conway
Pete Conway
Pete
Tilghman
Lincoln Park
Pope and
Sheigert
Pometine Av
Clara Morris
Squire Apple
Lawrences Township
Patton
Spades
Spaetlis
Women council forms committee on school board candidates
The local council of women appointed a committee on Tuesday afternoon to consult prominent men about the advisability of presenting one or more women as candidates for school board honors. The committee comprises Mrs. Holman, Mrs. T. C. Day, and Mrs. Geo. Merritt.
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Holman
T. C. Day
Geo. Merritt
Charming Marie Wainwright at the Grand This Week
Amusements note a full Grand schedule: Marie Wainwright drew a big audience Tuesday with Daughters of Eve, continues Wednesday. Sousa's band arrives Saturday. Walker Whitesides appears Thursday to Saturday in Hamlet Richelieu Othello. Lillian Russell next week in The Grand Duchess La Perichole. The Park reports strong crowds with The Two Johns. Also mentions Lemon Tonic Laxative and millinery sale by Mrs Falk.
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Marie Wainwright
Sousa
Walker Whitesides
Richelieu
Lillian Russell
Talked in a trance Prof Wiggin lectures on spiritualism and spirits
Fred A Wiggin a famed US medium describes his trance guided by the spirit of actor John McCullough and other figures such as Edwin Forrest Booth Barrett and Thos A Hendricks He recounts early life baptismal schooling and how he began preaching then fell under mediumship while citing Humboldt and other spirits in private seances at G A R hall with readers and guests.
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Sun
Fred A. Wiggin
United States
Lie
G. A. RB. Hall
Wiggin
Madison University
Somerville
Mass
John McCullough
Alexander von Humboldt
M. Wiggin
Humboldt
Day Gould
Filthy Lucre
Edwin Forrest
Booth
Barrett
Charlotte Cushman
McCullough
Faust
Ar. Wiggin
Thos. A. Hendricks
Passover begins Monday with unleavened bread in Cincinnati
The Passover starts Monday night lasting a week with unleavened bread eaten only. In Cincinnati special dispensation provides matzoz crackers baked for communicants and sold by the synagogue janitor. Flour is ground clean for this purpose. The zeder family supper is held on first and last nights as the Exodus is recited. The feast recalls Moses leading Jews from Egyptian bondage, paralleling Easter in part.
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Cincinnati
Moses
Clevelands Move to Woodley and Wilson Sworn In
Washington briefs show the Clevelands moved to Woodley on Tuesday. Postmaster general Wilson is set to be sworn in on Thursday. A Bible once owned by Ben Franklin will be used.
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Clevelands
Woodley
Wilson
Ben
Franklin
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New American Medical College
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Theodore E. Brown
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Martin Anderson
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Myrtle Mountjoy
Bertha Clay
Rush Bond
Jessie Gude
York
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Oo. Wildis
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H. A. Pease
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Wildman
Johanna Grand
Morton St
Judge Cox
Dr. Jordan
Farkhill Falk
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