May wheat panic as financier squeezed for 7 million
Chicago Board of Trade sees a panic as May wheat opens at 98 cents and fluctuates wildly. Brokers deny investor Bigelow’s involvement beyond cash dealings while Milwaukee banks and local brokers face losses and market unease grows.
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Chicago Board OF Trade
Windy Guy
Bigelow
May Wheat
Bcripps M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Bank Ria Itr
Milwaukee
Breelow
Wallst, Tracy & (O
Herm
Chicaro
New York
Springfield nurse dies self inflicts death over work stress
REPORTS from multiple cities include Annie Mertz a Springfield nurse who committed suicide citing inability to find work Ali Salmon Kalsa9 in Hamilton was acquitted of a murder charge Teheeva Roxenbiom of St Louis died from carbally acid after despondency Arte and Schtoers family near St Louis escaped injury when a tree fell on their carriage Gas and electric magnates lobby Illinois legislature to influence policy Fifty stockmen summoned before federal grand jury in Omaha Severe storms in the southwest cause widespread damage including downed wires flooded streets and washed out bridges
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Springfield
Annie Mertz
Hamilton
Ali Salmon Kalsa9
Hamer
ST. Louis
Teheeva Roxenbiom
Atr
Lawrence
Arte
Schtoers
Ill
Thea Matenoose
Omaha
Federal Grand Jury
Lawson
Snyder
A Sword Mislaid and The Voting Machine Fiasco
Editorial page notes discuss a mislaid sword and a voting machine fiasco. Readers are reminded of the Sun’s strong opinions on civic and political machinery and public discourse.
Body Identified and Shipped as Mrs Gibson
Frank Lewis of Niles Michigan identified the body of Mrs. Sarah Gibson in Indianapolis as his sister after a delay over burial arrangements. The administrator James Riley confirmed the kinship and the body was released for shipment to Michigan. Mrs. Gibson died from injuries after falling down stairs at her Indianapolis residence amid local undertaker disputes. Bailey reports no substantiation of rumors about her being married to a wealthy Ohio man.
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Frank Lewis
Niles
Mich
Indianapolis
Sarah BE. Gibson
James A Riley
Yvo
Gibson
Michigan
Moapital
Maresachusette
Bailey
Ohio
Indianapolis Traction suit for $5,000 damages heard
Mrs Jennie Fearnaught sues Indianapolis Traction and Terminal company for damages after a carriage driven by her husband and child was struck by a Pennsylvania steer on April 13 18 this year. The collision threw them to the curb and left all injured while the horse was killed.
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Jennie Fearnaught
Indianapolis Traction and Termainal Company
Wmnceisst
Tennsylvania
Horge
Briggs Dead After Heart Trouble at Home
G. Briggs longtime contractor died Monday night at his home 16 W. Bright. He came here in 18a. Survived by Elia and three children.
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G. Briggs
Wivfizan G. Briggs
W. Bight
Elia Wits
Japanese Warship Damaged In Formosa Strait Battle
Reports claim a German cruiser damaged a Japanese man of war in Formosa Strait while aiding another crippled vessel. Admiral Rozhestvensky’s fleet may have engaged Japanese forces, with heavy cannonading noted as the Russian fleet moved toward Halna. Details remain uncertain about the extent of Russian losses or ship appearances.
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Qcrifph-Rcrae Prep Association
Tsing Tau
Bperber Reparty
Formosa
THEIS
Rojest Veneley
Togo
Iland
Halnan
at-Helnah
NO WORD FROM RUSSIANS London experts believe a
London experts say there has been no word from Russian authorities or factions in the hours after the latest developments. Officials stressed caution and awaited further signals while examining possible routes for diplomatic contact and verification of any claimed statements.
Carolinas Ex-Residents Directory Formed in Indiana
J. M. Wilson of Indianapolis appears in the Indiana Society of ex Caroliniana directory. The society, incorporated with the secretary of state on Tuesday, gathers former Carolinas residents and their Indiana-born children to honor their old home. Officers include W. M. Liarold Warren president A. B. Nowdermilk Liberty Center vice president W. N. Irwin accuracy Warren and W. C. Shaw treasurer Warren.
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J. M. Wilson
Indianapolis
Indiana Society of ex-Caroliniana
Carolinas
Indiana
W. M. Liarold Warren
A. B. Nowdermilk
Liberty Center
W. N. Irwin
Warren
W. C. Shaw
Weather Forecast For Tuesday Through Wednesday
A fragmentary forecast notes scattered showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Cities like Auburn Bloomington Lafayette Vincennes and nearby areas appear with cloudy conditions and possible sprinkles. Local ads mention Harmon Hall and Gregemetz Bros and a line about oats and feeds.
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Auburn
Maze
Bloomington
Farmland
Lafayette
Maron
Vincennes
Diamond Importer and Jeweler Ad On Monument Place
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a diamond importer and jeweler located at Mt Monument place with unclear business claims and vague experience. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Father Steals Millions to Shield Son in Milwaukee Bank Scandal
A Milwaukee crowd gathered near First National Bank as it faced a financial panic. Frank G Bigelow, suspended president, confessed after turning his assets over to the directors amid accusations of embezzlement tied to his son Gordon Bigelow of Chicago firm Tracy & Co. Federal grand jury proceedings began, with other bank officials sought on warrants.
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Qcmippral
RAS
Milwaukee
First National Bank
Clearing Hate Association
Nnon
Wis
Frank G. Bigelow
Cordon Bigelow
Chicago
Gordon Bigelow
Tracy & Co
Manker Bigelow
Ataouint
Bigelow
Ater
Yank
Tewan
N Brown
Federal
Henry G.ell
Mal Con
Jin Minging
Bigelow Named Ideal Banker Arrest Clouds Milwaukee Bank
Banker Bigelow, once head of the Eiret Natlout bank in Milwaukee, under arrest for misappropriation of funds totaling unknown. A large crowd gathered as authorities kept order while depositors awaited word on whether First National Bank deposits would be fully paid.
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C Bigelow
Eiret Natlout Bank of
Milwawke
Aganciaton
Franklin
Robert Louis Stevenson
Milwaukee
Chieneo
First National Bank
Mtte
Riots and a suspected old showman linked to 1899 violence
Indianapolis police say they identified J T Cooper as the man behind a 1899 medicine show riot that injured two officers. Capt Hyland and Patrolman Rockafellow testified about rocks, a broken nose, and ongoing concerns as Cooper refuses to testify in person despite sending a written statement.
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Rockafellow
Cooper
Indianapolis
J. T. Cooper
WNO
Martin Hyland
Harry Tulewiler
Ina
Ilinois
Pratt Su
Hyland
C. W. Rockafellow
Avery Smight
Bupl
Chris Kruger
Nere
Kengo
Police Hunt Man After Rock Attack Kills Father Eye
Police have not yet apprehended Ernest Lowden of 430 Chadwick Avenue after a Saturday night attack in which he struck his father Thomas Lowden in the eye with a rock, resulting in the loss of the eye.
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Ernest Lowden
Chadwick, At
Thomas Lowden
Will Pay For Funeral Cyrun Haskell Died Two Weeks Ago
A fragmented notice states Cyrun Haskell who died two weeks ago will be given a decent burial by workmen. The text references a collection connected to O & Marmon's works and a funeral arrangement.
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Cyrun Haskell
O & Marmon
Central Labor Union seeks organizer for Indianapolis drive
The Central Labor Union voted to ask the American Federation to send an organizer to Indianapolis to strengthen city and state unions. It aims to identify those selling counterfeit union labels on hats and plans to prosecute guilty parties. The group also considered federation contact before paying per capita assessments amid charter disputes with National Steam Fitters Union and United association.
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Central Labor Union
American Federation
Indianapolis
Central Union
Central
Federation
National Steam Fitters
Urison
United Association
National
Five Year Old Killed by Milk Wagon Accident
Robert Cordell five, of 2131 Shriver Street, was found gasping in the street and died after being run over by a wagon while playing. Coroner investigating. Driver Henry Burton of wagon 54 detained. Witnesses say the child appeared fine when passed.
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Robert Cordell
Shriver
Eine
Kimping
de. A. R. Cunningham Waa
Covent
Police Department
Mra. Weller
Shriver-are
Mra
D'Feiffer
Cl Shriver-are
Henry Burton
Polk Sanitary Milk Company
Haley
Solan
Burton
Bourton
Ohe
Report Names to Grand Jury on Smokers Crackdown
Indianapolis police launched a campaign to stop tobacco use by smokers and collect names and addresses plus where purchases occurred. The effort, reversed by Judge Whallon for adults, targets children under six who will be arrested for smoking and referred to Juvenile Court.
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Indianapoliy
Bupt
Police
Krugce
Ant Ny
Thomas C. Whallon
Engineer Jeup to Confer with Railroad on Track Elevation
Engineer Jeup will hold a conference with representatives of the Pennsylvania Railway company Thursday about general track elevation. Plans prepared at the engineer’s office will be submitted. Jeup believes the Pennsylvania company will show a disposition to come to terms with the city.
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Jeup
Pennssylvania Railway Company
Anya
Pennsylvania Company
Boyd Reports Coroner Completes Review Of Bedfall Death
Thomas Cox seven year old died after falling from bed at the Poor Farm on Monday night. Coroner Duntavy and Superintendent Harcourt both noted the death as natural causes despite inquiries. Cox had lived near Green Castle before moving to the farm with his daughter several years ago. New pianos advertised.
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Thomas Cox
Bays
Boyd
Duntavy
Harcourt
Cox
Greencastle
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Wash
Gregemetz Bros
Harmon & Hall
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Washington St
Park Theater
Frank Bigelow
Gregatow
L. T. Cooper
Masonic Temple
Indiannapolis
Harry Tutewiler
Tutewiter
Indianapalia
Resoner
Christian Kruger
In-Dianapolis
Waroner
W. J. Moweire
Howell
Patrehnan Lyons
Kenger
George Stanley
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