Signature sleuths reveal the quirks of penmanship
The article discusses handwriting experts and signatures with two notable samples from Langsdale and Cunningham. It recalls Langsdale, former Greencastle postmaster and Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission president, whose signature puzzled a distant recipient who pasted Langsdale's name on the envelope to match a reply received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigs
Langsdale and Cunningham
George J. Langsdale
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Commission
Greencastle
Ind
Langadale
The Illustrated American Graphology and Cartography Note
The piece details the Illustrated American’s graphology department run by a pen name expert Inconnue. It notes a cartographic expert’s first effort for Tip Sun and offers a playful critique of a writer whose hand reveals a wandering mind and apparent piety.
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Illustrated American
Tip Sun
Chinese puzzle engraver linked to Bates house register
The expert comments on a Chinese puzzle and a signer described as simple and fearless of the afterlife. The engraver will recover from the work, while the signer is accused of trivial crime and unlikely to attract insurance scrutiny due to his exhausted vitality. Cunningham traveled from Jivansville to inscribe his name on the Bates house register.
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Tir Sen
Tne
Sid
Cunningham
Jhivansville
Bates House
Writer's Bold Signature Mark Sparks Grim Prediction
A reporter notes a writer's penchant for a heavy pen and ample ink as he begins a work whose fate remains unknown. The text hints at violent death, implying danger from someone who reads his writing. The scene centers on the writer's dramatic self-expression and signature style.
Weather Forecast Teases and Storm Warnings From Harrington
A weather forecaster in Washington reports multiple local storms and rain for Tuesday night with fair conditions by Wednesday. The whimsical writer predicts the weather shop will face criticism if the forecast proves wrong.
Cleopatra at English’s draws modest crowd with Davenport as lead
Fanny Davenport’s Cleopatra captivates a small Monday audience at English’s with strong support from MacDowell as Marc Antony. The old Homestead musical comedy and the Park’s Binge’s Landing add lively scenes, wowing the crowd with standout singing and humor.
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Cleopatra
Fanny Davenport
MacDowell
Marc Antony
Hingelf
Lawyer Howe appeals for clemency in Carlyle Harris case
In Allaxy, April 1, lawyer William Howe urged Gov. Flower to commute the death sentence of Carlyle Harris for poisoning his wife Helen Potts Harris. Howe challenged key testimony as unreliable, cited a 45,000-signature clemency petition, and presented expert notes to dispute prosecution evidence.
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Howe
Linst Eiffort
Allaxy
William Howe
Tuasday
Gov. Flower
Carlyle Harris
Helen Potts Harris
Bro. Potts
Supreme Court Advances Indiana Tax Cases for Argument
The U S Supreme Court Chief Justice Fuller moved to advance the Indiana railroad tax cases on the docket to be argued the second Monday of next term. The cases challenge the constitutional validity of Indiana’s new tax law enabling a practical confiscatory rate on corporate property while state courts have upheld the law. Also briefly noted are local criminal cases: Al Kerr arraigned for larceny and may plead or change, Fred Sherman fined five dollars and imprisoned for a year for stealing forty five dollars, and Richard Williams, 15, fined one dollar and assigned sixty days work for stealing clothing.
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Washington
Juatha Fuller
Indiana
al Kerr
Cox
Fred. Sherman
John Ansbrow
Richard Williams
Lawrence Tolliver
City items brief and scattered in a busy municipal page
A Tuesday filing in the supreme clerk office frames a mixed local docket. An early Monday horse scare on Washington Street led to two slight injuries. The Municipal Reform League forms with Albert Krul as president and COO Johnson as secretary to address a street railway franchise. An exhibition at Tomlinson hall drew praise for gymnast performances. Grames v. C. I. & L. rail case yielded a $9,000 verdict after a $10,000 claim, appealed. The Williams group faces venue conflicts at Park. Life-insurance men vote to join a standard board, while Y M C A members elect officers and plan a mock trial. West Toledo board paves streets. James Iageerty seeks $100 for levee damage. The Central insane hospital conducts dismissals in a surprising purge, with Frank Clark hired as engineer. Unlicensed cleaners target city properties after a health order, inflating bills. Prices for cleaning rise on the North side as con artists push out-of-scope work.
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Iron Hall
Washington St
A. Ji. Shirley
C. Johnson
Municipal Reform League
Albert Krul
O. Johnson
Turnverein
Tomlinson Hall
Osterhild
Grames Ve
C., I. & 8. L. Railway
Grames
Y. M. C. A. Literary Club
J.J. Elder
Les Moon Firat
N. A. Cribbs
A. Drover
Frank Athles Treassurer
West Todiang
James Iageerty
Annie Moser
BR. B
Mra. Roberts
Fred
Anna Bogler
Percy Boyd
Gates St
Stennett
Kingan
Trenderson Davia
Norna F. Leonard
Washington
Mariage
John Prantlinger
Lavina Cory
Fred Toland
Isabella Brock
Central Insane Hospital
Capt. Kelley
Michael Kelley
Edward Caine
Thomas Caine
McClaren
Board of Health
Italian Liberals Fear Papal Conclave Brochure Threat
A high authority states the Italian government plans a brochure to push for overthrow of the pope's democratic policy at the next papal conclave. Vatican officials dismiss the impact, amid rumors Cardinal Gibbons could be elected.
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Lexpes
Pope J.26
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Vatican
Mannip
Japan
Pelew Islands
North Pacific
Spain
Philippine Islands
Lisoon
Carlos
Jée
Namie Solomon Azancot
Azancet
Kke
Pauts
Lorient
Department of
Morbinhan
Strange death of 15 year old boy by umbrella rib
Last Sunday afternoon Charles Lyzett 15 living near Jiatheran cemetery was playing when an umbrella rib pierced his head just below the eye about an inch. Dr Schaefer treated him but blood poisoning developed and he died Monday night. Coroner Eck planned to investigate Tuesday afternoon.
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Charles Lyzett
Jiatheran
Schaefer
Shepard Will Filed In New York Court
The will of Col. Elliott F. Shepard, late Mall and Express owner, was filed in court on April 11. The estate valued at about 1.5 million dollars with two thirds real estate is to support his widow, children, and brother August D. Shepard. Bequests include 100000 and 50000 to trustees of the New York Presbyterian Hospital and St Paul’s Institute. 180600 to Asia dlinor.
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New York Presbyterian Hospitel
St. Paul's Institute
Asia Dlinor
Colored Folks New Washington Paper and Enterprising Bury
Editor Cooper’s Freeman is sold to Bates house barber and a new Colored American prints in Washington DC. A local tailor notes colored people’ fashion influence boosting business. Lanier the colored barber hopes to stay in the capital, while Christie seeks a district recorder post but is unsuccessful. A Tus Lux quote cites many colored people entering saloon work, with Chicago’s classy bars run by colored men and bartenders valued for attentiveness.
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Editer Cooper
The
Freeman
Bates House
Washington, D. C
Colored American
Taylor
Lanier
Barrison
Washington
Denison House Grup
Cleveland Igro
Ndster Christie
Indianapolis
District of Columbia
Oitiea
Chrisse
Ducktown
Chicago
Demands of Hod Carriers Amid Strike Stall
The hod and mortar carriers in Indianapolis continue a weather hampered strike with no wage settlement. About 59 strikers gather in the Griffith block hall to push increases from 25 to 28 cents and 28 to 30 cents per hour as contractors hint at replacements. With 400 to 500 hod-carriers in the city and a building boom, delays loom until a committee-led agreement is reached.
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Hodcarriers
Triffith Block
Indianapolis
The Sack Sorters Union Strike at the Mill
A misread protest note leads Bates to discover two boys formed the Sack sorters union at the mill. They claim to organized yesterday and expect more members. The issue was settled amicably before any work stoppage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bates
Samiall
Union
Meikves
Johnny
Groves Trips West for Cleveland to World’s Fair
Arrangements for President Cleveland’s Chicago trip for the opening of the world’s fair near completion. The party will travel via Pennsylvania railroad in a palace on wheels presidential train. Most cabinet members and their wives expected to join, with departure from Washington around May 1 and return from Chicago that evening.
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Washincros
Cleveland
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Ayelal
Tphoetein
Aveisi
Enamel Works Fire Wrecks Iowa Plant in Explosion
Deriveenrla April 11 fire at Dubuque enamel ing works the country’s only plant of its kind was destroyed by a petroleum explosion. Two men watching the furnace suffered severe burns, one fatally. Fire losses reported at 50 000 with 11 000 insured.
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Deriveenr
Dubuque Enameling Works
President nominates diverse senior federal officials in April
Washington April 1 1900 The president sent to the Senate a slate of nominees including Edward Stroble as third assistant secretary of state and Daniel Morgan to be treasurer of the United States. Also named were Caprads Jordan as register treasurer New York Elisha Robers resigned Enos Nebeker successor Henry Peckham and more. The article notes Morgan a Bridgeport leader and Strobel a Madrid lawyer. The fourth class postmasters total 177 with 144. resignations or deaths. Democrats forced an executive session in the Senate amid Republican opposition.
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Washington
Senate
Edward HW. Stroble
New York
William M. Grinnell
Daniel N. Morgan
Connecticut
United States
Enos H. Nebeker
Caprad N. Jordan
New York City
Ells H. Roberis
Llenry ¥. Johnson
Colorado
Daniel Morgan
Bridgeport
Conn
State Senate
Conrad L. Jordan
Cleveland
Edward Strobel
Ans
Madrid
Daniel H. Browning
Clinois
Benton
Frank Armatrong
We Indian Bureau
Cuires
Louisiana
Wasiaton
Gorman
M. Hoar
Yers
Perley
World’s fair work resumes after wage dispute
Four thousand union workers returned to the job at the fairgrounds on Tuesday after a strike driven by a wage dispute. The Carpenters union demanded a minimum scale and arbitration for differences while the trade council conceded to hire only union men. The administration backed down from its earlier stance, reducing labor friction and signaling few troubles ahead. Edward Dippel, 26, of 25 Frank St, was adjudged Indian and described as believing himself an Indian chief. His delusion is linked to earlier dime novel reading. his father is a wood carver. A dog attack on a passerby near Tennessee Street left the victim with a severely cut chin requiring stitches from Dr. S E Croce.
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Mair Steric Metoarnio Wovi
Crocaco
Trade Council
Council of Administration
Eliikers
Edward Dippel
Frank St
Ingiana
Dippel
No Dippel
Sida Walters
Y. Hving
T. S. Tennessee St
New Union Scales Limit Deductions in Hanger Trade
The union paper hangers set a new weekly scale this week limiting deductions from a worker's wagon to 10 percent, down from 20 percent previously. The Centril labor union denounced Judges Ricka and Tait over recent Lake Shore strike cage decisions. A public mass meeting on a new street car franchise was discussed for future open consideration.
Total Abstinence Life Association Under Fire
State Insurance commissioner Hubbard completed an inquiry into the Total Abstinence Life Association of America on Monday, reporting 15 legal violations in its organization and conduct. Attorney general Mahoney may seek removal of officers or dissolution. allegations include misused guarantee funds in a real estate venture run by Barriman, Tennessee prohibitionists, and directors listed as in good standing without cost. Col Ritter defended the company, dismissing charges as political and asserting proper organization and compliance with law.
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Gescaco
Hubbard
Total
Abstinence Life Agsociation of America
Mahoney
Barriman
Tenn
Gen. Singleton
A. J.dutkins
Walter T. Mille
Chicago
E. F. Ritter
Snillanapolis
T. C. Richmond
Madison, Wis
G. W. Bain
Lexington
Stw
Col. Ritter
Oaceday
Stig
Republican Morning Paper
Dispatch
Indiana
Insurance Commissions of
Lilinois
Nice Young Men Face Court For Disturbance At Resort
Cadis callers James Cummings Kyle Runnell and Harry Walden three dental students dressed in spring outfits faced charges after visiting Lens Hunter resort and causing a disturbance. Cummings also faced assault and battery. others pleaded guilty to drunkenness and trespass. Mrs Eagle was found not guilty of petit larceny after selling a cosmetic formula.
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James Cummings
Kyle Runnell
Harry Walden
Lens Hunter
Cummings
Lena
Adclidt
Hig
Wiliam Sweeny
Wiliam
William
Cadi
John Hofmacher
Join
Hagie
Board of Children's Guardians vows to persevere in good
Charles Martindale, director, says the Board of Children's Guardians will continue its work despite Judge Taylor's decision, which will be appealed to the supreme court. About 200 children are under its care as the board reports cases of reform and protection, including custody actions and the welfare of girls in difficult homes.
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Judge Tastogine
Charles Mertiedale
Taylor
Supreme Court
Laura Hepburn
Bras Tlepburn
Hepburn
Gyri T
Tha
Thora Asems
Elster
Uuus
Ble Doatg
BareAg
Fis
Sin Ch
Conference on Molders’ Unity Stalls in Secret Session
The executive boards of the machinery and iron molders met in the council chamber Tuesday morning with about 20 present from several local unions. After two hours no agreement was reached though aims to adjust grievances and possibly consolidate or form a union were discussed. Representatives from three unions nationwide joined at 2 o'clock to resume talks on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhoods of Machinery and Iron Molders
Agrin
Cut Flowers Floral Imbioms at Paseream Bros
Paseream Bros, ST, offers cut flowers and floral imbioms at 43 Masa-ave Tol.
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Paseream Bros
Masa-ave
Indiana G A R dates stir debate on monument unveiling
An Indiana G A R member recounts resisting the unveiling of the Soldiers and sailors monument until dates on it are altered. He cites statewide support for preserving dates, while noting political pressure from Langsdale and potential legislative action. Other items mention hospital staffing changes and arms import limits amid Ulster tensions.
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Bire
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Noetta Ransford
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T.nanon
St. J
Homer Patterson
Kentucky
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Tain
Sun
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Priday
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Groves
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Luanklin
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Pinsa
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Illinois
Selitled
Total Abbstinence Life Association
CADIS
Charles B Martinds
Board of Children's Guard
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G. A. Rymen
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