Matthews Eyes Presidential Nomination and Silver Debate
Governor Claude Matthews discusses possible presidential candidacy and stance on silver. He names Gen. Harrison as the most available Republican choice and avoids committing to a silver position, asserting his past record and denying plans for a Matthews organ in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Harrison
Matthews
Claude Matthews
Sun
Indiana
Harrison
Judge Ellison
Anderson
Indianapolis
Modjeska Expelled From Russia Over Polish Speech
The Warsaw court ruled against actress Modjeska in her suit to play in the city, prompting an imperial decree expelling her from Russia. The Polish nationalist speech at the world’s fair congress of women is cited as the cause, accusing the government of Russian cruelties. Modjeska, long in Italy awaiting the ruling, may now return to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Londox
Modjeska
Warsaw
Russia
Modijeska
Guaranteed Spring Water Cure Claim by Parrish Co
An advertisement touts natural spring water guaranteed to cure rheumatism gout Brights disease and kidney complaints including gravel or stone in the bladder and stomach. State agents A W Parrish & Co. 7 St?st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Parrish & Co
Burglars Secure $35 000 In Port Royal Store
Early Wednesday the Noah Hertzler store in Port Royal was robbed of stocks bonds and cash totaling 35000. The safe was blown open and burglar alarms failed to deter the thieves who entered via a cellar hole cut in the floor. The haul included 25000 in Pennsylvania Traction stock and several government bonds along with bank stock and a Keystone land and lumber bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirrrintown
Noah Hertzler
Port Royal
This County
Pennsylvania Traction Company
First National Bank
Keystone Land and Lumber Company
Missouri
Uncle Sam Draws the Rein On Great Britain War Warning
Washington reports state department seeks intervention in Britain’s Nicaragua pressure with potential force. Nicaraguan leaders expect good offices for delay in indemnity. In London, Rear-admiral Stephenson ready to land 400 marines at dawn if British demands fail by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Corinto
Central American
State Departments
Ambassador Baynard
London
Henry F. Stephenson
Coronito
Admiralty
Directors For the Southern Prison Selected
The Southern Prison appointing board deadlock ended on Thursday selecting Capt James R Cleary of Indianapolis W Carpenter of Brazil and John Nugent of Evansville The slate backs A F Wurt of Brazil for warden Gov Matthews declared the fort held and approved the result The voters may now proceed with the wardens election and board appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Prison
Jas. R. Cleary
Indianapolis
Carpenter
Brazil
John Nugent
Evansville
Ketcham
A. F. Wurt
Gov. Matthews
General Robbins chosen chief marshal for decoration day parade
A local help note lists Gen Irvin Robbins as the new chief marshal for the Decoration Day parade. Also noted are a defective flue causing property loss on 276 West Court Street and several local obituaries and marriages listed in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Robbins
Wm. Monroe
W. Court St
Central-ave
Board of Works
Wm. Windhorst
Williamst
Birrus
Lewis
Ica Beckman
Joy
Lahn
Amnie Hawkins
Harry
Maggie Dutley
Nancy Shortridge
Phillip Richards
Morris Miller
Bridget Kinzel
Wm. Wicht
John Engleking
Fred M. Milter
Julia Coughlin
Lula M. Power
W. P. Richmond
H. W. Neal
William T. Shipp
Mollie Nixon
Jacob Bearsiwell
Rosa Krinken
William C. Swendsen
Louisa Kempf
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
San Francisco Midwinter Fair awards Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder a gold medal. City ads urge ladies to call Mrs Parkhill Falks at Corner S Witness and Marylane streets for hat purchases at the least money with daily goods arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Witness and
Marylane Sts
Blood stained room in Emanuel church sharpens Durant alibi fight
In San Francisco Emmanuel church the pastor's study yielded blood stains and splashes on a wash room and walls, prompting claims of possible murder linkage to Pastor Gibson. Durant seeks to prove an alibi for Miss Lamont’s disappearance, with classmates to testify he was at a lecture at 3:30 pm though the roll call may be unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Emmanuel Church
Gibson
Durant
Pastor Gibson
Emanuel Church
Berkeley
Lamont
Miss Lamont
Miss
Blood feud ends in Alabama highway shooting
In Brnaineham Alabama on April 25 an old feud between planters Marshall Chambers and Harry Myers ended with Myers dying after being shot on a highway. Myers named Chambers as the shooter before he passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brnaineham
Ala
Marshall Chambers
Harry Myers
Myers
Chambers
Forged Note Ties Millionaire Flood to $200100 Theft
A forged $200100 note signed by Millionaire Flood and endorsed by W W Corcoran of Washington art gallery fame has surfaced in San Francisco. Believed to be executed by Stroud Starbirn who forged J G Fair’s $300000 note endorsed by Leland Stanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Millionaire Flood
W. W. Corcoran
Washington Art Gallery Fame
Stroud Starbirn
J. G. Fair
Leland Stanford
Doctor Fletcher’s Long Tour Ends After 17000 Miles
Dr. C. J. Fletcher and Mrs. C G L Fletcher return Thursday from a long international tour spanning Europe Asia Minor the Holy Land and the Nile region. They logged over 17000 miles and the doctor calls the journey the most enjoyable of his experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Fletcher
CG. L Fletcher
Europe
Asia Minor
Holy Land
Nile Region
Brewers End War With 15 Defectors Agreeing to Join
Chicago action on April 25 reports 15 holdouts from the brewing combine agreeing to enter the ring after a Wednesday meeting. The move marks a practical end to the brewing conflict as they plan to join on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brewers
Combine
Indiana Weather Outlook for 36 Hours Ends April 26
Forecasts for Indiana call for cooler, fair conditions for the next 36 hours ending 8 p m April 26. Thursday night may bring local showers while Friday remains cooler with improving conditions overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sailor Report and Trade Notes From The Coast and Rails
The schooner Lizzie Carter lies ashore off Highland Light Massachusetts and fifty sailors desert the cruiser Olympia at San Diego California over alleged cruel treatment. Rumors claim a rye flour surplus in St Louis affecting wheat markets while New Orleans eyes the next Democratic national convention. In Nebraska an Indian uprising rumor circulates near Winebago reservation. Michigan retailers face a uniform malt liquor tax of 500 dollars annually after May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Carter
Highland Light
Mass
St. Louis
New Orleans
Winebago Reservation
Nebraska
Michigan
Olympia
San Diego
Cal
Montgomery paintings auction at Grand hotel tonight
The Montgomery collection on display in the City of Homes at the Grand hotel will be offered for sale tonight and Friday night. W. G. Elder presents sideboards and works described as gems for Siangaoa with prices set at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Grand Hotel
Rivalry Deepens Over Trusler Fight for Mayor Seat
Andrew Kramer, once a public works member, pursues Trusler in a heated political clash. A past dispute over Kramer’s travel expenses from a Buffalo conference sparked the feud. Mayor Denny mediated, but Kramer remains determined to defeat Trusler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. C. Trusler
Republian
Andrew Kramer
Kramer
Board of Public Works
Denny
Meyers
Xramer
Trusler
Thing
Boards of Public Works
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Overdose of Morphine Ends Life of Milwaukee Man
Joseph Michaels a 43 year old German born former Indianapolis police officer, living at 98 North Alabama Street, died early Thursday from a morphine overdose after a fall and chronic headaches. His family had just moved to the city. Doctors failed to revive him despite antidotes. An empty morphine envelope was found by the bedside. He leaves a widow and a young daughter, grief-stricken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Michaels
Alabama St
Indianapolis
Pup
Forest Fires Rampage Across Wisconsin Communities
Fires sweep Prerley and Prentice areas as villages face near destruction. Dry conditions linger with 30 days without rain, fueling extensive wildfires between Prerley Cumberland and Cuiprewa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Prerley
Wis
Here
Cumberland
Cuiprewa Farls
Prentice
Lamp Fire Kills Infant. Home Destroyed in New York
A lighted lamp toppled onto Frank Schmidt's infant killing the child and destroying the family home on Washington Street. In politics, a surge of Republicans in Ward 2 backs Francis H. Carter, a Massachusetts druggist, for ward councilman or at-large council seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Schmidt
Washington St
Ward
Francis H. Carter
Massachusetts
Cream Baking Powder Ighost Medal and Diploma
A fragmented OCR item mentions Cream Baking Powder in connection with an Ighost Medal and Diploma, suggesting a recognition or award tied to the product. The readable bits indicate a parade of honors or a ceremonial display featuring the brand name and an accolade.
Wound to Heal Over Safety Board Actions
The Colored People denounce the board of safety for denying Taylor a patrol position after he passed civil service exams. Colored leaders demand reparation and note a white Republican replaced him while Democrats received appointments. Crowds at the courthouse discuss civil service fairness and race in staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Board
Taylor
Board of Safety
Tyler
Court House
Betrayed Minister Faces Extradition for Murder in England
Detroit April 25 A case centers on Rev Jonathan Bell of England suspected in the Emily Hall murder. Police expect extradition. Bell allegedly arranged for Hall’s operation while in America and fled to St Clair Michigan before returning to Britain. Prosecutors eye legal steps to secure his transfer.
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Bell
Detroit
Jonathan Bell
England
Emily Hall
Michigan
America
St. Clair
Mich
McDonnell
William Pease
J. Bell
F.N. P
H. Parkes & Co
Halesowen
Halenowen
Emma Hall
Toplady
Adams Garden Slugfest Over Frenzel Aids School Board Bid
South-side Republicans held a mass meeting at their club rooms to denounce Frenzel ally Adam for district 8 school board, with opponents rallying candidates Morris Goheen and Smith. A committee plan to unite behind one candidate was formed as George Galvin praised Martindale while others predicted Adam’s defeat. Separate notes covered Willis declining a district 4 run and Maus’s pledge to back Chandler. Eastern Star officers were elected at Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. TH. Adam
Frenzel
Republican Club
Roth
Adam
Cruse
Chas. Egger
Indianapolis
Wim Morris
Dietz
Frank Goheen
Chas. L. Smith
Murphy, Hibben & Co
Joe Dines
E. L. Williams
W. W. Mitford
Chns
Koehring
Jas. Twiname
Thos. Tallentire
Geo. W. Galvin
Martindale
Renzel Tool
C. M. C. Willis
Tig Sen
Mr. Russo
Chandler
Russe
Goss
Maus
Frank Maus
Supreme court rules extra assessments allowed in Wohlford case
The Supreme Court in the Wohlford case, brought up from Huntington County, holds that building and loan associations may levy extra assessments on stock to cover losses. This decision, issued Thursday, clarifies a key financial authority for associations and their members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wohlford
Huntington County
Western criminals seize escape loot in prison car dash
In St Louis on Wednesday Bill Cook and 21 other western criminals arrived in a prison car. At Cheltenham a dandy was allowed to enter the car. The prisoners made a dash and took everything he had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bill Cook
Cheltenham
Mrs. Parnell Still Alive in Bordentown NJ
Bordentown New Jersey April 25 Mrs. Parnell remains between life and death as her condition hovers between critical and stable with no immediate change reported in the latest bulletin from local physicians.
Grand Theater Lineup With Shifting Week Attractions
Nat Goodwin opens Thursday in A Gilded Fool at the Grand. Shore Acres by Jos A Herne follows for the last half of next week. Ada Gray stars in East Lynne at the Park Thursday night and the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Goodwin
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Factory Prices
Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented offered at factory prices. Pumps available at the factory. Contact Butts at 183 Indiana-age for details and arranging service by phone.
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Dick Talley
Trouble
Horace Wood
Monument Place
Wood
Talley
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
City Life
Rey. Gibson
Frisco
Wm. G. Elder
Cramer
Do” Trusler
Preston
Him
Carter
The
Council
Christ
Eastern State Officials
Masonic Hall
Order of the Eastern Star
Olive McGrew
A. W. Hempleman
Echmond
Peter Hass
Kokomo
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