Croker Attacks Investigation as New York At Center
Richard Croker blasts the Mazetters and traces the probe to Tracy Boardman and Platt. He calls the inquiry a scandal and says Europe portrays New York as unsafe. He attacks examining counsel Moss and links anonymous enemies to the questions. Price denies bribery claims by Simon Buttner and explains closing Broadway garden for thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Croker
Tracy
Boardman
Platt
Democratic Club
Tracey, Boardman and Platt
Europe
Croker
Moss
Carroll
Assembly
James W. Price
Tenderloin
Simon Buttner
Broadway Garden
Gombassy
Price
Eighteen Veterans Meet With Capt Madden and Recount Days
Eighteen members of Company A Ninth Indiana Volunteers gathered in Indianapolis to honor stirring 38 year old memories. Capt Thomas Madden of 1333 Illinois St hosted the reunion at dinner and later the group called on Gen Thomas Morris, former regiment commander, noting limited numbers of surviving veterans. Joseph T Landrey editor of the Argentine Republican attended his first reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden
Indiana Volunteers
Delphi
Ind
Camp Morton
Indianapolis
Thomas Madden
N. Tllinois Sr
Joseph T. Landrey
Kas
Republic
Indianapolis concert band forms with 31000 dollar guarantee
The Indianapolis Concert Band is organized with a 31000 guarantee fund. Free summer concerts and winter performances at popular prices are planned. Rudolph Knauer will direct. The first concert in May will be at Tomlinson Hall with several prominent vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Rudolph Knauer
Tomlinson Hall
Weather and unrest report for Indianapolis and China
Forecast for Indianapolis area shows 36 hours of showers and cooler temperatures with 54 degrees at 7 am and 59 by 2 pm. Also reports a Salan Muslim uprising in Kausi province of China with 30 Buddhist Chinese killed near Sanchon and threats to the northwest provinces if the unrest spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Victoria
B. C
Salan Mussulmans
China
Kausi
Sanchon
Northwest
Japanese riot at Kabuki plantation juried for murder
Twenty three Japanese linked to the Kabuki plantation riot face trial in Honouull. Six are charged with murder and seventeen with rioting in a dramatic legal action reported from San Francisco via Gel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honouull
San Francisco
Gel
Kabuki Plantation
Vigo warehouse company files articles in Terre Haute
The Vigo warehouse company of Terre Haute filed articles at the state house on Tuesday with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Also the Cannelton electric light heat and power company registered with capital stock of 33000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo Warehouse Company
Terre Haute
State House
Cannelton Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Appellate Court Limits Private Home Drinking Ruling
The appellate court in an opinion by Judge Robison reverses a Jasper county conviction of William B. Austin for giving champagne to friends in his office on New Year’s Day 1898. It rules the legislature has not extended private home restraint to individuals, urging clear language before restricting private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appelate Court
Robison
Jasper County
William B. Austin
Hensselaer
Bat
Hanors
Austin Rullty
Woman denied license by state medical board
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the State Board of Medical Registration in denying Mrs. Eliza Coffin a certificate for gross immorality. Affidavits alleged a sanitarium with a bone vat and horrific tales, but the case was settled by agreement by an interloper Robbins, now voided. The court orders retrial on the merits and notes the death of William Nimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Baker
Eliza Coffin
Starke County
Lourd
Robbins
Glazebrook
Worth Indiana
Coffin
Wm. Nimball
Lawibrarian
Cure for Consumption Told by Dr Veeder at Club
Dr Veeder of Tuyons New York outlined a method to cure consumption in five of six cases. He explained lowering lung temperature by about a degree beneath normal to kill the germ, a system he has developed after two years of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veeder
Albany
Young Men’s Club
Tuyons
Two Fishermen Recover Baby Body From Ohio River
April 18 report from Cincinnati states two men pulling a trot line in the Ohio River found a baby boy about two months old tangled on a hook. A pillow-slip weighted with a stone bound the body, which had been in the water a short time, the fishermen said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Interment of Windsor Hotel Fire Victims in Mount Kensico
The 23 unidentified victims of the Windsor hotel fire were buried Monday at Mount Kensico cemetery New York. Rev. D. P. Morgan and Rev. W. A. Gardiner officiated as a large service was held and plans call for a handsome monument on the vast interment lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Hotel
Mount Kensico Cemetery
New York
D. P. Morgan
W. A. Gardiner
County Commissioners Lay Down Electric Franchise Rules
The county commissioners announce provisions for electric company franchises. Applicants must obtain a petition from at least four fifths of residents along the franchise route, pay 25 dollars yearly into the county road fund per mile of road used starting in 1900, and charge a maximum passenger fare of one and two fifths cents per mile. Companies must accept these terms to negotiate.
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County
Poisoned Bon Bons Motive in Viola Horlocker Case
Hastings reporter details Viola Horlocker's alleged plan to harm Mrs. C. F. Morey to get at Morey. Infatuation, unhappy home life, and bicycle outings are cited as factors. Evidence described includes Horlocker's dining room scene and a poisoned candy box found at Mrs. Morey's door.
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Hastings, Neb
Viola Horlocker
C. F. Morey
Morey
Mliss
Mrs. Morey
Indiana appeal over assessment legality in Barrett law cases
Bedford attorney in three appellate cases challenges front foot assessments for Ivenhoe Avenue improvements. Oral argument May 19. Court considers whether assessments reflect benefits or violate due process, referencing the Norwood Baker U S Supreme Court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McBride
Supreme Judge
Bedford
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Norwood
Illen R. Baker
Ohio
Indiana
Gray
Shiras
Gell
Johnson
Barrett Law
Post mortem suit over $1.89 dispute in circuit court
The estate of Emsley Wright is sued by the administrator of Clara Ix Wright’s estate for $1.89 plus interest. The claim states Wright received the sum from his wife in 1853, dissipated it, and failed to account. The action for her children targets his estate. Wright, once a Washington township leader, was involved in a past tramp shooting incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Rial
Emsley Wright
Clara Ix. Wright
Clara
Wright
Washington Township
Transport Charles Nelson arrives. 887 recruits head to Manila
A wire report notes Transport Charles Nelson arrives at Homaljulu and 887 recruits depart Columbus for Manila. Other items include a Philadelphia firm securing 45 locomotives from India and various incidents from across the country.
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Charles Nelson
Homaljulu
Columbus
Manila
Philadelphia
India
Gus Moody
Bud Riggins
Clarksville
Chicago
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
New York
Admiral Spotts
Badger
San Francisco
Laura Hill
Prince Kannote
Japan
Prince Lichreowski
Germany
Yokohama
Charles Metcalf
Pittsburg
Senator Prye
New Fork
Goats and Cigars Ad Focuses on Prices at Vanderpool
An old ad shows Vanderpool at 228 Meridian Street promoting Goat 10 Smoke Try. It highlights Bono Cigar as a featured product under a promotional line.
Lawyer Accused in Court Over Brisco Grand Jury Action
In a criminal trial Tuesday William Brisco and his wife Maggie Brisco faced charges of stealing a dress from Jennie Willems and pawning it. The dress was recovered, Willems testified, and Brisco’s attorney denied threats to influence her testimony. Prosecutor Pughs questioned witnesses amid heated exchanges with J. Vance Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brisco
Maggie Brisco
Maggie Davis
Jennie Willems
Brisco
Miss Williams
Pughs
J. Vance Lewis
Lain
Mr. Lewis
Cain
Lewis
Puch
Hanged for Assault in Kentucky Jail Yard
Bob Blanks a Black man was executed by hanging for criminal assault in Maye Eld Ky on a Tuesday morning. A large crowd gathered around the jail but the scene remained quiet as he faced death with a final plea for mercy and a moment of defiance. He confessed innocence, bade farewell to his family and supporters, and asked to be buried with his child.
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Maye
Blanks
Raleigh Cruiser a Center Of Attraction In New York Visit
The cruiser Raleigh arrived Saturday and crowds board her daily in New York. Capt Coghlan and officers receive many invitations to receptions and dinners though no official date is set yet. The ship stays until April 24 before sailing to Philadelphia. A ceremony featured southerners honoring Mrs A W Haywood who christened the ship at launch, presenting punch cups to Raleigh officers to match Raleigh’s punch bowl.
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New York
Raleigh
Coghlan
Jackies
Philadelphia
A. W. Haywood
Disarmament Conference Casts Shadow Over Hague Talks
Odessa dispatch reports Russian displeasure with some delegates to the upcoming Hague disarmament conference. Neither German envoy is acceptable to Russia, notably Prof. Von Stengel who derided perpetual peace efforts. Russian press grows skeptical, saying Russia must lead by example to compel others to cut armaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Odessa
Daily News
The
Hague
Russia
von Stengel
A Colored Man's Sudden Death in City
Martin Davis a whitewasher of 819 Fort Wayne avenue died suddenly Monday night. An autopsy Tuesday found congestion of the lungs as the cause. Davis was seized by violent coughing and used cough syrup not found to be harmful by Dr. Furniss. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Davis
Fort Wayne-ave
Davis
Furniss
Keeran denies L A W backing New York Trace meet
President Keeran of the L A W returned from the east and rejected rumors from the press agents claiming the association guaranteed the New York associated cycling clubs against loss if they held a Trace meet. He said the L A W is not in race promotion and called the report fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Keeran
Erst
New York Associated Cycling Clubs
Style, Prices Highlight Strawmyer & Nilius Ad
An old newspaper fragment advertises Lowest Prices at Strawmyer and Nilius with offerings for horse feed and oats. Mentions Beaton the Hatter and a Monument location, indicating a local retail promotion and product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawmyer &Nilius
A Deadlock Broken as B F Jones Nominated Senator
In Harrisburg on April 18 the general republican conference decided to elect a Republican senator. Senator Magee named B F Jones of Pittsburgh as the candidate. Jones, an iron manufacturer with Jones & Laughlin, is a former chairman of the Republican National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Jones
Quay
National Committee
Harrisburg
Chalters
Magee
Allegheny County
Scott
Luzerne
Hosack
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin
London Paper Sees America as England's Deadliest Rival
The Financial News urges England to join Spain in South American ventures while warning that Anglo American alliance is folly. It declares America is and must remain England's deadliest rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Financial $ News
England
Spain
South America
Bandits Captured Near Santiago by Major Harrison
Major Duncan B. Harrison of the Ninth Immunes and seven enlisted men pursued a gang of bandits who killed teamster Andrew Goetischalk near Santa Ana. After stiff resistance, two bandits were killed and three wounded. the attackers fled, leaving prisoners, including guerrilla chief Prudencio Breal known as Trocon. Harrison was shot in the leg but survived. he single handedly subdued the bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Duncan BE. Harrison
Santiago
Andrew Goetischalk
Santa Anna
Prudencio Ebreal
Trocon
Col. Dieguex
Harrison
Napoleon Bonaparte Price Denies Police Court Punishment Claim
Mrs Price testified that Napoleon Bonaparte Price beat her at their home 424 BE Wabash St. He claimed Knight of Pythias protection and fraternal pull. Judge Cox reprimanded him and questioned his membership. Later records showed he belonged to Columbia lodge No. improved order of K of P.
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Napoleon Bonaparte Price
Judge Cox
Knights of Pythias
Price
Napoleon
Cox
Columbia Lodge
Order of K. of P
Lee Nixon Reports Riots and Mosquitoes in Port Rico Town
Police Captain Dawson received a lengthy letter from Lee Nixon once private secretary to Congressman Overstreet now with the post office in Ponce Porto Rico. Nixon describes nightly riots between natives and troops with clashes quelled by native police and American soldiers. He recalls a Kentucky regiment keeping order and notes persistent mosquitos and fleas making sleep difficult under netting. He calls the surrounding countryside very beautiful.
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Dawson
Lee Nixon
Congressman Overstreet
Post Office
Ponce
Porto Rico
Flo
Nixon
Strike Continues as Miners Reject Offer
In Brazil Indiana on April 18 the machine miners held a mass meeting and rejected the operators scale with minor Pittsburg-scale variances, continuing the strike.
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Brazil
Ind
Machine
Pittsburg
Filipinos Said Open to Peace Talks for Autonomy
Manila April 18 talk grows of a possible peaceful settlement. A committee of influential Filipinos is said to have been appointed to meet the American Philippine commission to discuss cessation of hostilities on the basis of liberal autonomy. Corbin believes the report true and notes signs of a speedy settlement amid doubt over the insurgent government's authority.
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Philippines
Manila
Besthning
Philippine Commission
Filipino peace talks report seen as improving Philippines
Washington April 18 no official advices have been received about a Filipino committee proposing to meet Americans and sue for peace but the report is not doubted. State department officials have expected such negotiations for some time and Gen. Corbin says it shows an improving situation and possible speedy settlement in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Corbin
Philippines
Will Treat for Peace in Manila Junta Formed
April 18 report that twenty prominent Filipinos formed a Junta to arrange conferences between the Americans and the insurgents in Manila. A recruiting office was raided. three Filipino officers and 14 recruits captured and imprisoned. Insurgent funds of 106000 dollars seized by Maj. Gen. Otis.
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Manila
Otis
ED L. Keen
Mazet Wins Divorce Amid Meeting Plot Details
New York April 18 Assemblyman Robert Mazet chairman of the investigating committee has obtained a divorce from his wife Jane on statutory grounds. He married in 1890 and lived with her until August when a letter from Neilson Parker of New Brunswick fell into his hands. Mazet with two detectives located his wife and Parker registered as Charles M. Vanecoe and wife. Divorce proceedings were not made public.
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New York
Robert Mazet
Jan.e
Mazet
Neilson Parker
New Brunswick
N. J
Gen Shafter Talks on Philippine War Strategy
Chicago dispatch reports Gen. Shafter arriving to visit his brother in Sycamore Illinois en route to recuperate. He comments on Gen. Lawton’s call for 160000 troops and says a large force may be needed to end hostilities. He notes Filipinos’ suspicion and asserts a tough campaign to force reforms.
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Chicago
Shafter
Sycamore
Lawton
Philippines
United States
Measles cases reach 1073 by Tuesday noon
Measles totals for the year stood at 1073 by Tuesday noon with reports of cases continuing from Monday. The brief notes input indicate ongoing tallies without additional regional breakdown.
Tragic Fire Claims Wife and Infant in Cereal Springs
A house fire in Cereal Springs fatally burned the wife of Oscar Johns and left an infant in danger. The blaze also affected occupants including John Erskine and others. a tenement at Stone Gap burned, with Frank Res2 noted as badly burned in the suspected incident.
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Oscar Johns
John Erskine
Joplin
Mfo
Stone * Gap
Frank
Stuart
Mysterious Moving Light Shrouds Haubstadt Gambit
In Haubstadt Gibson county a strange movable light near the BK and T railroad has puzzled locals since last December. Geologist W W Blythe sent a query to state authorities describing the phenomenon and seeking expert opinion. He notes the light shifts from Big Creek bottoms to hills and hollows, appears on varied ground, and seems tied to moonlit or clear nights, with no clear explanation.
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Haubstadt
Gibson County
W. W. Blythe
Big Creek
Blatchley
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Leges
Ohio River
Miss Horlocker
Vanderpool
Meridian St
Grand Jury
Pegh
Hell
Bob Blsarks
Mayfield
NGTED
Maj. Harrison
Gen
Gen. Shafter
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