Prospective clash at New York convention noted
Albany April 18 reports say New York prospects for a shakeup at the national convention. Parker supporters expect instructions to vote for him, with Hearst forces feared to trigger a fight as factions move to influence platform language on finance and the Panama Canal.
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New York
Albany
S. C
Grover Cleveland
New York State
St. Toute
St. Louis
Alton
Parker
Sim
McTiellan
Hearst
McCarren
Committee On Platform
Natlines
Panama Canal
Floods Spark City Sanitation Debate and Prison Break News
Spencer predicts floods will threaten wealth, while City engineer Jeup argues sanitation benefits arise from improvements. reports describe White River and Pogues Run flooding, with washed sand and clogged streets improving sewer access, but some water contamination locally. April Gordon Williams and Kartry Thomas escaped a penitentiary, slipping past guards at power halls. bloodhounds on their trail.
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Spencer
Jeup
Sato
Fall Creek
White River
Mimnamnds
Jepperbon Cody
Gordon Williams
Karty ‘Thomas
Grasshoppers Ravage Texas Crop Areas
In Port Worth Texas on April 18 reports describe grasshoppers devastating crops of unidentified species in the Brazos region. The insects are causing great damage with estimates suggesting many tops will be ruined and crop losses rising.
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Port Worth
Tex
Fifteen Pretty Girls Compete for Park Theatre Vacancy
Advertisers note Indiananatin cies seeking roles in The governors sun show at Park theater. Contestants audition for a chorus position with chance to join the regular company. One hopeful will be chosen. others face elimination after a theater panel review. Meanwhile a severe hailstorm at Port Worth Texas killed about 400 sheep on a hillside.
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Admoich
Indiananatin Cies
Governors Sun
Park Theater
Xirkavbi
Canada
Siorcestul
Port Worth
Tex
Webbenanty
Fire alarm mixup in Belhaven double house blaze
Early Monday a fire destroyed two neighboring houses at 3 N Beville Ave in Belhaven. Charlie Lapage alerted his mother after seeing flames but an alarm lever was not pulled. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze, with furniture and contents heavily damaged. Mrs. Gikinson and Mrs. Wildman faced losses estimated around $1500, with Mrs. Stot’s family also affected.
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Bevileave
Beville-ave
R. Helen Wildman
Charles Leaphart
JH. Likens
M C. Gikinson
Loulea Stotneblower
Likens
Leaphart
Hugh
Alout
Greenfield Interurban Car Fined for Stop Violation
The complaint by Carl Rosenberg alleges a Greenfield Interurban car failed to stop for him on February 14. The company was fined $50 previously for a similar offense against J. G. Patterson and has not paid. Controller Dunn warns the company to pay or face charter forfeiture actions by city authorities.
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Carl Rosenberg
Vna
Adivixem Cait
J. G. Patterson
Cortroller
Dunn
Boar
Talks Without Tongue New York Drama Figure Learns Speech Again
New York April 18 Theatrical man Tom McGuire who had his tongue cut out to save him from cancer is learning to communicate again. Though his voice is lost he can now be understood in a painful but growing manner as he trains to express himself with simple words like a child. He smokes two cigars daily and cancer affected the larynx, but his improvement continues with alphabet practice to tell friends how he feels.
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New York
Tom" McGuire
McGuire
Fa Threat
Joanna
Avi
Utis Fashing
Harry Branaugh
Miyor Bookwalter
Branaugh
Boktiz
Stonday
FREEDOM GRAND JURY REPORTS TWO MEN DISCHARGED AT JAIL
The grand jury reported Monday and discharged two men held in Jal during investigations into murder charges. James O Teary has been jailed months while the panel investigated his suspected involvement in his wife’s death at City hospital from pneumonia. The jury found no sufficient evidence to warrant an indictment, releasing Vyrun Mabbard who faced a charge of killing his brother in a Martinialy leave saloon brawl. The death appeared to result from an in self defense hit after a quarrel with Cyrus Lubbard in another saloon. Charity officials urged replacing the county institution with a larger Home for Friendless Children, noting the present facility is too small and should be sold to fund a bigger one.
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Jal
James O' Teary
Prand
Pheumania
Phasiclang
Vyrun Mabbard
Cyrus Lubbard
Cyrus
Childrren
Complications Rise in Distribution of Wealthy Indianapolis Estate
In Indianapolis, disputes over a large estate of Charles Tt Erwty unfold as a court hearing before Judge Carter. The Central Pres company seeks construction of the will and guardianship arrangements, while infant heirs challenge the guardian’s power and the validity of a trust or contract governing property distribution and duration.
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Indianapolis
DLP
Erwin
Carter
Central Pres Company
Charles Tt Erwty
Bewin
Abirin Huge
Mystery Airs Over Indiana Campaign Visit
A fragmentary report describes Floyd Woods hosting a party with figures including Jerry Matthews in Indianapolis. Names such as William F. Taylor and Secretary Lt Yoliert are mentioned, with references to a governor race and political intrigue. A cryptic dialogue hints at undisclosed matters and shifted anxieties.
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Floyd Woods
Jerry Matthews
Indianapollc
Wood Wooods
Ageroof
William Fs Taylor
Yimhews
Dot
Ole
Washington
Omatiere
Alatthyws
Woolf
Robbers assault a Ohio grocery store in dawn break in
A morning raid at a Tiber Ohinsie grocery ended with three gunshots fired by an armed thief as owner Litchenberg confronted intruders. Detectives canvassed the scene while Capt Kinney noted uncertainty over whether the crime was amateur or orchestrated by professionals.
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Tiber
Ohinsie
Grocer
Liten Merk
Tye Raticers
Ad Jruet
Litchenberg
Wits
Ghout
Yhari
Este
Noehing
Wer
Lichenberg
Ubrowel
Kinney
Amageura
Murderer Confesses Amid Prisoner’s Final Farewell
Chicago April reports a confessed desperado Niederneie recounts his planned attack after gouging his wrist with a lead pencil, bleeding in the cell as guards restrain accomplices. He describes a dramatic struggle with Dr. McNamara and attendant Uiion, vows death is welcome, and cites motives and a planned murder belt.
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Chicago
Tandy Reydermeter
the Desperado
Pr. McNamara
Weather and local notices from Indiana forecast and bids
Fair weather expected Monday night and Tuesday with temperatures at 7 am 33, noon 58, 2 pm 59. Winds variable across Indiana and neighboring states. Bridge bid notices from Comite commissioners for 12 small Lawrence and Warren County bridges. no contracts awarded. Miscellaneous items include Piso's Cure for Consumption advertisement and The Practical Hatter line of new hats. Union National Bank invites business. President William J. Richards noted.
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Indiana
Comite
Reef
Lawrence
Warren Fornatips
Soro
Divorces and Scandal Roil Town Court Docket
A divorce suit filed by Grier B. Fennessy against James J. Fennessy outlines estranged spouses and disputes over damages while a separate case accuses James J. Fennessy of assault arising from tensions during travel. The record also references a recent marriage to Aimee Morand and a prior death in the Fennessy family. In political news, Harry Branaugh, aide to ex Mayor Bookwalter, signals a bid for the upcoming legislature, with party insiders noting preparations and chatter Monday.
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