Notable Indiana fishing and local crisis mix in ink
A Sun interview with Chief Justice Elliott highlights his fishing prowess and sharp nerves as he mingles with Gen. McGinnis. the piece recalls hot spots on Tippecanoe, White and Blue rivers, Sugar Creek and Uncle Sol’s cabin lore. A New York labor note follows with brewers unions seeking free beer and altered shifts, amid city strikes and weather notes.
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Elliott
Supreme Bench
Sun
Indianapolis
Indiana
Judge Elliott
Gen. McGinnis
Tippecanoe
Flat Rock
White River
Gosport
Blue River
Sugar Creek
Montgomery County
Solomon Bell
Turkey Run
Uncle Sol
Sol
la Prioye
Manitou
Turkey
Martinsville
Supreme Court
Wrecked Steamer Off Persian Coast Near Baku
Reports say a steamer carrying 200 passengers and cotton cargo foundered off the Persian coast near Baku. The vessel was heavily overloaded and most or all passengers are feared lost.
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St. Peterssonre
Baku
Fight with Hungarians at Rising Sun hotel ends with injuries
John Wagner proprietor of the Rising Sun hotel in Hazleton Pa hosted guests Sunday when six Hungarians broke in and fought with patrons. Charles Siegfried was stabbed multiple times and John Spofko was wounded by a shot fired by Officer Wallace as a posse pursued the attackers. Siegfried is in critical condition.
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Hazareton
John Wagner
Rising Sun Hotel
Wagner
Charles Siegfried
Wallace
John Spofko
Spofko
Siegfried
Congress May Remove the Duty From Refined Sugar
The Wall Street Journal reports a House bill to repeal the refined sugar duty with expected Senate support. Sherman urges action to curb the sugar monopoly under the anti trust law. If Congress delays, the government may pursue the sugar trust soon. Evans has friends in the school board dispute over Librarian Evans duties. The library committee met but did not appoint an assistant. Evans’ name may reappear at the next meeting with divided support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
Wallst. Journal
Washington
House
Senate
Sherman
Evans
Dr. Garver
City Life Highlights From Local Short Items
The art association holds its annual meeting at the Propydeum on Tuesday afternoon. Press Davis, a Johnson Williams prize fight participant, is fined $50 by Judge Cox. Spiritualists mark their 54th anniversary at Lorraine hall with a music program. An 8 year old child of Daniel and Lydia Welch was placed with the Board of Children’s Guardians. Fred Kreuger faces grand jury after a fire at Bernd Bros wagon works. County jail prisoners need clothing. board orders purchase. Births, marriages, and notices include several names and ages. licenses issued. John Martin promotes Rock Island convention plans and announces land opening for homesteaders April 15. reports of two White men shot by Indian police. Martin contemplates moving his family to Minneapolis after weather and finances settle.
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The
Art Association
Propydeum
Press Davis
Johnson-Williams
Cox
Lorraine Hall
Daniel
Lydia Welch
W. Maryland Sr
Board of Childrens’ Guardians
Fred Kreuger
Bernd Bros
Maple and
Morrissrs
George and
Mary Haas
Joe
Mary Hugh
Louis
Sophia Marley
Oxarus
Jenny Singleton
City
Mary Anderson
Missouri St
Floyd Loom
Hoyt Ave
Bertha Psholl
Pennsylvania-st
Patrick Walpole
Vermont-st
Bettie Watkins
Tremont-st
Daniel N. F. Burns
Elizabeth Kelly
Charles Tyre
Alice Strange
John Martin
Rock Island
Minneapolis
Martin
Sinseton
Wahpeton
Four Towns In Ruins From Cyclone Chaos In Kansas
Cyclone and tornado wrecked towns including Towanda New Haven Augusta Smolan in Kansas causing about 60 deaths with 30 killed outright. Reports describe wrecked homes, blown cattle, and a cow perched on a house roof in Haven River before it was killed. Names of victims organized by town list many farmers shopkeepers and families amid extensive destruction.
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Kansas City
Towanda
New Haven
Augusta
Smolan
Butler
Greenwood
Hila Thorne
Eggers
Butler County
James Wilson
Greenwood County
James Horton
Horton
James Conners
Haven River
Herschel
William Barclay
J. D. Godfrey
John Blake
William Blake
Anna Robinson
J. B. Kerr
Earl Kerr
C. L. Westcote
Rose Hill
Carl A. Finney
Wm. Bransfield
Wamego
Albert Eggers
Robert Eggers
Ruth Eggers
Joseph Johnson
Joseph Taylor
Fritz Reiser
Strong City
William Rischer
Theodore Glosser
George Blosom
T. W. Maxwell
Thomas Ramsey
Lorena
Charles McPherson
Adam Smith
Isaac J. Plummer
Miss Britton
Vine Creek
Samuel Smith
South Haven
H. H. Maple
Samuel Maple
John Morehouse
William Little
Florence
Timothy Dunn
Louisville
Harmon Hoskins
Albert Barnes
William Rhodes
Among the Churches Church Membership and Calls
Sixteen new members joined Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday. St Pauls in New York City has extended a call to Rev G A Carstensen, who will preach at St Pauls next Sunday as the vestry considers the offer. Gospel meetings will run each evening at Central Christian Church led by the pastor with a song service by Andrew Smith before sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Church
G. A. Carstensen
St. Bartholomew’s Church
New York City
St. Paul’s
Central Christian Church
Andrew Smith
Second Presbyterian Church
Milburn
John Baltzley
Fond du Lac
Blaine Nomination Rumors Open on Capital Hill
Washington reports gossip that Blaine will not seek the presidency and that his letter of declination is final. In the House Geary pushes the Chinese exclusion bill, which passes 179 to 42, while tariff debates resume in the committee of the whole. Senator Teller notes free coinage faces a shaky fate in both chambers.
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Blaine
Washington
Minneapolis
Senate
Morgan
Dawes
Geary
Messrs
Hooker
Hitt
Downing
China
Springer
Teller
Democratic Party
House
Indiana Man Spirals In Woodside Trouble
A resident named Thomas Urian created a disturbance in Woodside after drinking illicit liquor in Indianapolis. He brandished a revolver a neighbor and William Mitchell confronted him, leading to his capture. Urian claimed to be an imported machinist from Panhandle shops and warned of injury, resulting in a $100 fine and 30 days in jail imposed by Judge Buskirk.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Urian
Woodside
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Asch
Fickle
Urian
Panhandle
Buskirk
No Brigadier Need Apply
New governor of the soldiers' home will not be Gen Stanley or Gen Kelton or any brigadier general. A senator reported the White House favors a dark horse with lower rank for the post. The president aims to honor a worthy officer previously passed over for promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Soldiers’ Home
Stanley
Kelton
White House
Dark Horse
Gas Trust Promises Free Gas Then Charges Fees Claim Explodes
Reporter exposed a scheme by the Consumers Gas Trust offering gas to residents who donate 20 to 40 dollars per connection. Clerks admitted charging 40 dollars to connect eight rooms, with gas only to property lines and no stock issued. Attorneys call it a scheme to wipe out debt under the guise of generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Gas Trust Office
Consumer’s Gas Trust Company
Sun
Weils
Gunfire strikes hospital ambulance driver near Mt Jackson
Henry Winnis, a driver on an insane hospital ambulance, was shot twice in the head while driving past Belmont Ave. in Mt. Jackson. He says no one was in the car. A posse led by Capt. Quigley searched the area but found no clues. Winnis, a union man, was taken home after treatment.
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Henry Winnis
Douglass St
Belmont Ave
Mt. Jackson
W. Washington St
Flanner & Buchanan
Quigley
Sun
Pat Griffin
Winnis
Wilnis
They Are After McCaslin in County Treasurer Affair
Notary public J. A. Fullen sworn affidavit alleges Democratic nominee Hunter McCaslin gave substantial printing work to James B. Wilson of a non union shop in late December or January. Affidavits from Jos. Gibson and Geo. W. Hall back Fullen’s charge as Henry Bowser, a county notary, notes the dispute.
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McCaslin
Henry Bowser
J. A. Fullen
Central Labor Union
Typographical Union No. 1
Hunter McCaslin
Jaoe
James B. Wil‘son
Fullen
Jos. Gibson
Gibson
Geo. W. Hall
Ministers Discuss Funeral Etiquette And Skepticism
City ministers at the Y M A building discuss cheaper funerals urging minimal public invitations and family presence at graves. Dr Lucas laments costly ceremonies while Dr Hunter suggests ministers be consulted. Dr Steck stresses faith and expectancy in preaching.
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Y. M
Lucas
Steck
Elén
Christ
Woman's cooperative laundry to open at 14 and 16 N East
The union laundry girls purchase Unexcelled laundry and plan a cooperative venture named the Woman's cooperative laundry. T. E. Somerville named manager, capital $5,000, all girls holding stock from two to three shares at $10 each. Location move to Virginia Ave in six weeks, aim to provide work for unemployed girls and earn patronage.
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N. East-st. T
Woman’s Co-Operative Laundry
T. E. Somerville
a_ Sey
Moiday
Virginia Ave
Opening Night Touts Grand Wi ape A April
A fragment hints at a promotional event with tobacco and cigars, promising tunes and a tempting lineup. Details are unclear but advertise entertainment and product offerings to attract visitors.
Terrific Sunday Storm Drenchs City Causing Floods and Fire
A historic Sunday downpour dumped 2.08 inches, the heaviest in four years, flooding streets and damaging lawns. The Brinkman barn at Oak Hill burned after being struck by lightning, destroying a cow and shed. Russell's flour mill at Millersville lost part of its roof before firefighters contained the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brinkman
Oak Hill
Pozue
Washington St
Fall Creek
City Hospital
White River
Russell
Millersville
Hotel plan scrapped as bids open for sprinkling districts
Bids for districts 14 15 and 17 were opened by the board of public works. Rehling Raeuke won district 14 at 46.50 per 10000 sq ft for three sprinklings daily and 58 for four. District 19 went to Harry Roberts at 44.70 per 16000 sq ft for three sprinklings. District 17 saw sucre Riley bid 46.90 for three sprinklings and 49.89 for four. A complaint about Dugdale Street prompted promises of action and a requested audit. A proposed six story hotel at 70 000 was abandoned with repairs planned for the surgical institute.
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Surgical Institute
Board of Public Works
Rehling & Rae]ke
District 14
Harry Roberts
Te “Ohne
Sucre & Riley
Dugdalest
Chas. E. Reynolds
Stem
Reynolds
Russian banquet honors American ship officer
In Lunar April 4, Count Dobrinsky presents Captain Finley of the steamer Missouri with a Russian tea service at a formal banquet attended by Russian notables. Finley thanks Americans for charitable offerings. A grand banquet for American visitors and three American commissioners is planned for Wednesday evening.
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Russia
Wwe
Dobrinsky
Capt
Finley
Missouri
Coal Miner Strike Paralyzes Durham District Supply
A Durham coal miners strike stalls fuel to large factories and empties river Tyne berths. Idle vessels occupy the Tyne and large coal yards fall silent as the period of dullness and inactivity continues.
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London
Durham
Tyne
Rane Conspiracy Shakes Buenos Ayres Officers Arrested
London April 4. The plot to overthrow the government in Buenos Ayres is out. Gen Garcia and 40 officers are under arrest as a state of siege is declared. Radical journals are suppressed and guards doubled. A court martial will deal promptly with the conspirators.
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Buenos Ayres
London
Garcia
Patti Weeps as Dog Dies During Matinee
Patti sang The Last Rose of Summer at a New York matinee and wept as her hairless Mexican dog Ricci died of heart disease. The pet’s remains were embalmed and will be shipped to her castle in Wales for burial in state.
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Patti
New York
Ricci
Mexico
Wales
Destructive Cotton Fire Ravages New Orleans District
A cigarette sparked a massive fire on a Sunday morning in New Orleans destroying the Fire-proof, Shippers, Independences and Orleans cotton presses along with about 0.5 million bales of cotton. Loss nears 2.5 million dollars as four blocks burn and hundreds become homeless. Fire Capt. Alfred Dupree and Lieut. Shaw and Pipeman Bordeaux were injured but rescued. A second blaze in a nearby block consumed more homes as residents fled with valuables amid a frantic, wind driven outbreak.
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New Orleans
Independences
Orleans
Alfred Dupree
Shaw
Bordeaux
Daurel
Anantion
Second
Third-ste
Thrace
Laurel
Nist
Rica Rou
Troublesome Pogue Run Contract Debate
John Caren pressed the board of public works over an electric light contract on Pogue's run and sought to exempt overflow areas from buried conductors. The board agreed the ordinance may be amended and that a parallel contract could cover non exempt parts. Councilman Ryan promised a later hearing for Mr. Caren before the committee on franchises and contracts.
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Pogue
John Caren
Board of Public Works
Caven
Sullivan
Bailey
Cayen
Gounell
Ryan
Council
Political Outlook and Indiana GOP slate
Chairman Gowdy names Indiana Republican state executive committee members including Pierce Danville Homan Anderson McLain Indianapolis Milford Indianapolis Knox Indianapolis Young Vincennes Hendrickson Indianapolis Shockney City Tripp North Vernon Winslow Hammond. Reports note Cleveland support among Democrats and criticism of George Chase for prioritizing country over home.
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Gowdy
R.F. B. Pierce
Indianapolis
J. B. Homan
Danville
W.T. Durbin
Anderson
Moses McLain
W. M. Milford
Geo. Knox
Geo. M. Young
Ek Vincennes
A. P. Hendrickson
eSdianapolis
Theo. Shockney
City
E. H. Tripp
North Vernon
A. A. Winslow
Hammond
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Eish
Ellicott
Brewers’ Union
Lmit
Pelham Hod
eYham
Huna
Sugar Trust
City Life
Kansas
Wreenina
W. Va
Martin’s Ferry
Burnington
Kas
New Yor
Blackwell's Island
Mars Area
Pei
Lake Moon
Court House
Western
Warren-Scharf
George Zimmerman
McArthur Bros
Chicago
Lee Fulmer
Fulmer, Seibert & Co
Blackledge
Schubert
Pitch Lake Asphalt
Warren-Scharf and
Western Companies
Barber Company
St. Paul
GAR
Br. Lucas
Robert Emmett
Wm. Ewald
Clgarmackra
Emmett
Morrison
Sim Coy
Enxsmett
Coy
Oscar Brown
Wa. Ewald
Rane
Feast OF the Flame
Bart Equares
Morss
Sentinel
Tribune
Old
Chicago Times
Pri
Cleve
Gil Shanklin
Hig
Cleveland
Chicago Herald
Denver Sun
Geor'Chase
Muncia
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