Fire insurer Manufacturers' Mutual placed in receivership
Judge Walker appointed Wm J Brown receiver for the Manufacturers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the city after claims of unpaid losses and solvency risk. The firm, once earning premiums up to 900,000 yearly, faced heavy losses and insolvency fears, prompting immediate policy cancellations and liquidation.
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Walker
Wm J. Brown
Manufacturers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Clark & Whiting
Boston
Mass
George Merritt
A. A. Nora
Manufacturers’ Mutual
A. H. Nordyke
Charles B. Funston
Isaac Thalman
William Ki. Smith
Chicago
Cashard
Brown
Walter
Missouri
Lynn
Prem Amiums
World war era news roundup and varied events
The report covers coinage committee action on silver, Chicago World’s Fair director squabbles, Imperial meetings in Darmstadt, a damp Canadian business outlook, uneven harvests, Emin Pasha’s Africa mission with 600 supporters, Essex deputy sheriff Col E W Davis taking $10,000, Hilton alleged debt to A T Stewart, Vic Woodbul and Tennie Claflin arriving in New York with English spouses, Chinese immigration attempts from Lower California, New York grand jury on editorial libel, Frank Williams convicted in Frisco for stage robbery with life sentence, Little Rock crime investigation into John M Clayton case, Pat Brennan’s street suicide at Lexington Missouri, Rose King’s breach verdict in Wichita, Bismarck’s May 1 remark, employer employee antagonism noted, cloudburst floods in Dallas and Gainesville with one death, Mrs C M Brown elected federation president in New York, May Wright Se Indianapolis declining a leadership post for youth reasons.
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Chicago
Emperor William
Queen Vic
Darmstadt
Canada
Emin Pasha
Afrita
Col
E. W. Bavis
Essex County
N. J
New York World
Hilton
A. T. Stewart
Vic
Woodbul
Tennie Claflin
New York
United States
California
Martin
Bernard Martin
Tammany Leader
Frank Willame
U. S
Frisco
Little Rook
John M. Clayton
Thomas Hooper
Hooper
Pat Brennan
Lexington
Rose King
Wichita
Kas
James Tramblie
Bismarck
Dallas
Gainesville
Texas
C. M. Brown
Federation of Women’s Club
May Wright
Indianapolis
Fine Arts at Masonic Ball Exhibit Opens in Indianapolis
The seventh annual Indianapolis Art Association show at Masonic Hall runs through May 17. Highlights include a $8,000 Ayvazovsky painting from the Dostiekyan collection and works by Walter Mokwen, Oliver Dennett Grover, T. C. Steele, Troyen, and Ja cob Cox. Local artists Neal and Corot are well represented. Cox’s Mississippi river scene stands out as a curiosity.
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The
Art Association of Indianapolis
Masonic Hall
Ayvazovsky
Coar
Russia
Dostikyan
Chicago
Jesus
Christ
Walter Mokwen
McHwan
Oliver Dennett Grover
Chicago Society of Artists
Troyon
David Neal
Corot
Indianapolis
Jacob Cox
Nestor
Froebel Birthday Celebration by Tomlinson Hall Children
Bright, busy children celebrate Friedrich Froebel on the 108th anniversary of the educator’s birth. Over 800 youngsters from Tres kindergarten and the children’s aid society performed exercises, sang, and displayed kitchen and housekeeping lessons. The program featured a Froebel portrait, candy sacks, and a tune driven march as 4 to 16 year olds demonstrated domestic skills, with funds totaling about $4,000 needed annually by subscription.
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Tomlinsom Hmutl
Freidrich Froebel
Tres Kindergarten and
Childrens’ Aid Society
Tomlinson Hall
Froebel
Tomlin- 800 Hall
Chicago Crayon Portrait Company
Dante
Church Evening Plans At Several Local Congregations
Morning and evening lectures announced by Fourth Presbyterian Seventh Street and Central Christian churches feature Rev Whallon Dr Cleveland Dr Tevie and Dr Lucas along with Plymouth Congregational pastor Rev McCullough. Topics cover spiritual growth friendship truth patiently waiting and labor questions with remarks on how belief impacts action. Carl Moller advertises wallpapers in the same listing.
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Fourth Presbyterian
Whallon
Ideal Church
Meridian Methodist
Cleveland
Tevie
Christ
Lucas
Plymouth Congregational
Rev. McCulloch
Missing Official and Civic Scandals Across the Nation
Reports from Washington Fernandina and Boston detail a missing official Whitfield rumors of debt and illness. in Florida Geo Hubby faces a police probe after allegedly forcing a marriage. in Boston forger Bidvwall seeks clemency for his brother Austin, both tied to a major bank robbery case.
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Boston
Geo. Bidvwall
Bank of Hogland
Austin
George
Governor questions LA confession in Clayton murder report
In Little Rock on April 26 Governor Hegle comments on an alleged confession by a man claiming to murder Col. John M. Clayton in Los Angeles. He declines to state an opinion on the report’s validity, though his tone signals skepticism.
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Eagle
Little Rock
Ark
Hegle
John M. Clayton
Los Angeles
Cal
Merchant John Tosh Assassinated Near McArthur
John Tosh merchant at McArthur was called from his home Friday night and his head nearly severed from his body by a tukhowo Regro who escaped. The April 26 report notes the violent act and ongoing search for the suspect.
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Ave
Usta
John Tosh
McArthur
Tukhowo Regro
Says He Can Settle Creditors Control of Affairs
New York April 26 Attorney A B Bright lawyer for ex Governor Cornell says he can straighten out his affairs if creditors do not push him. Cornell has given Bright full control to settle.
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New York
A. B Bright
Cornell
Bright
Judge Thayer Rules 400 Republican Votes Illegal
In Hartrorp Conn on April 26 Judge Thayer invalidated 400 Republican ballots for bearing the words Citizens ticket, effectively electing the entire Democratic city ticket with one exception.
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Hartrorp
Conn
Thayer
Jury Harsh on Grand Trunk in $200,000 Rail Damage Suit
Toronto April 25 A jury awarded plaintiffs nearly all key points in a railway damage suit against the Grand Trunk. The St Louis express struck the St George bridge near Hamilton, killing about 15 and injuring many. The verdict faulted thin locomotive tires excessive speed 50 mph decayed bridge beams and delayed brakes. Judgment awaits counsel argument on the law.
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Toronto
Spl
St. Louis Express
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk Railway
St. George
Hamilton
Grand Trunk
Trio Captured by Officer In Jamestown
Officer Klingensmith nabbed William Abery, Dale Covey, and William McGill in Jamestown Saturday morning. They will be taken to Lebanon to answer burglary charges for Abery and Covey and arson for McGill. The trio spent Saturday at the local police station.
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Klingensmith
Jamestown
William Abery
Dale Covey
William McGill
Lebanon
Abery
Covey
McGill
Washington Waifs and Trade Bills Stir Political Row
The president signed the world's fair bill Friday. Republican senators oppose McKinley tariff and consider forming another bloc. Harrison reportedly disapproves the new tariff bill and will suggest changes. Congressman Bland proposes free list for imports exchanged for farm products. Nineteen Chinese nationals held at Port Townsend for exclusion act violations will be sent back to China by order of Secretary Windom.
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McKinley
Harrison
Bland
Port Townsend
Wash
China
Windom
Elopement and court ruling mix in West Virginia item
In Huntington April 26 a hotelkeeper's wife Nora Diboss fled with Emil Chaireler taking three children and 370 of her husband’s money. They were pursued and the husband received 50 to free his wife. The elopers continued west by train. Separately the Pennsylvania supreme court upheld a Knox county case over county superintendent William Johnson amid bond disputes under the new school book law.
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Sis
Huntington
Nora Diboss
Robertsdale
Shvd
Emil 8
Chaireler
Mt. Union
Elopers
West
Supreme Court
Knox County
Wm. H. Johnson
Johnson
Schoola
Tower Court
Farmers Alliance Forms State Organization in Indiana
Representatives of the Farmers alliance and allied groups met in the state board of agriculture room on Saturday to perfect a state body under alliance rules. Nine counties reported 120 semblances with 4 486 members, not including full state membership. Indiana Farmer editor Hestor Kingsbury urged a future meeting to push a bill in the next legislature to reduce county officers fees and salaries. A secret session completed the organization in the afternoon.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Farmers’ Wheel
State Board of Agriculture Rooits
Slilances
Hestor Kingsbury
Indiana Farmer
Indiana
Arrests and bonds in pension and revenue cases in Indiana
Friday in U S teuart reports Martha Hauk an African American woman arrested for pension law violation released on her own recognizance. James Thomas of Dunkirk arrested for internal revenue law and posted 200 dollar bond. McClelland Wade of Edinburg brought in for internal revenue law with 200 dollar bond. Chas A Henderson of Anderson also charged and bonded for 200 dollars. Trial jury convenes April 27. Local forecast says rain and colder weather for Indianapolis and vicinity with clearer conditions later.
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U.steuart
Martha Hauk
Anderson
James Thomas
Dunkirk
McClelland Wade
Edinburg
Chas. A. Henderson
U.S
Features of Sporting Life Headlines Mix of Scores and Notes
Kansas City sues Ingrata Pickett and the Philadelphia club. Cleveland crowd wins. Chicago excitement grows for the Brennan White bout. Cleveland beats Chicago 10 to 6 before 1,500. Anson predicts Chicago pennant glory. James Fallon dies from injuries after a Tuesday fight with John Murray. Courtney trains Cornell eight. called the county’s top oarsman. Weir fight financing questioned by California clubs. Nelson Hill seeks big fights. Viau released by Cincinnati, possible move to Columbus. Earle to St Louis. ten handball teams at YMCA. Cowen and Berner win. McCarthy targets Roddy Gallagher for a 154 lb weigh-in. Detroit tops Fort Wayne 9–3. Peru defeats Muskegon 5–0. Grand Rapids beats Anderson 14–5. Mancie over Springfield 5–0. Sullivan demands winner take all of 20,000 with side bet 20–30k. Pittsburgh and Cleveland attendance sparse. 150 at Players’ League game, 400 at Cincinnati-Pittsburg. Esterbrook begins first-base bid with New York leaguers. Tea Tray shines in Lake Stable at Brigton with 2-year-olds nearly ready. Buckley touts Rosie’s speed. Dick’s struggle with holding in Indy noted. A Glouster youth seeks facial reconstruction at Surgies Institute after burn.
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Kansas City
Ingrata Pickett
Philadelpha Club
Cleveland Brotherhood
Chicago Eporta
Cleveland
Chicago
Anson
Brotherhood
James Fallon
John Murray
Charley Courtney
Cornell College
Courtney
California Athletic Club
Weir
Robert Nelson Hill
Tom Sayers
Sullivan
Jackson
Viau
Cincinnati
Columbus
Earle
St. Loui
Fred Cowen
True Berner
McCarthy
Roddy
Gallagher
Detroit
Fort Wayne
Peru
Muskegon
Grand Rapids
Anderson
Mancie
Springfield
D. Sullivan
Great Brotherhood
Pittsburg
Esterbrook
Tommy
New York
Tea Tray
Lakeland
Brigton
Goss
Buckley
Rosie
Indianapolis
Macbeth and Shakespeare’s Macbeth History Inspirations
This piece reviews Macbeth origins and Shakespeare's sources, tracing the play to Holinshed and Boece, noting Macbeth’s real lineage and 11th century Scotland. It discusses Modjeska and Booth's upcoming engagement, historical context, and debates on authorship and inspiration.
Middleton's The Witch Influencing Shakespearean Writings
The article notes a strong similarity in witch scenes between Middleton and Shakespeare and argues Middleton, not Shakespeare, authored key portions. Clark and Wright assert Middleton survived Shakespeare and altered the Macbeth era. They blame weak scenes on Middleton and contend Shakespeare would have corrected them if alive.
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Thomas Middleton
Middleton
Shakespere
Clark
Wright
Rain Delays Many Camp Base Ball Schedule
Frigid showers wreck Friday games with several postponements. Resulting matches include Pittsburg 0 Cincinnati 5 and Brotherhood clubs falling to Cleveland 7 to 13 while umpires Gun ning and Mathews officiated. Police search continues for 15 year old Dercy Dunham reported missing after a night with Forsinger.
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Mercy
Dercy Dunham
Practical joke on street creates fake fishing pond scene
On 8 Meridian street a resident staged a humorous scene for the street commissioner. A large chuck-hole below McCarty street was lined with a dummy figure wearing a broad brimmed hat and seated beside a pond with a fish pole, fooling observers into thinking a crank was fishing.
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Meridian St
McCarty St
H. B. Claflin Company Stock Figures Given
New York April 25 Spl 1 The H B Claflin company which succeeds H B Cistkin Co is stocked at 9000000 with 30000 shares of preferred and the same amount of common stock.
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New York
H. B. Claflin Company
H. B. Cistkin & Co
Bucket-shop firm Doran Wright fails in New York
A Big Bucket Shop Farm New York reports the failure of Doran and Wright the largest bucket shop firm in America with branches nationwide. The brief notice notes the collapse of the company and its extensive network.
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New York
Doran & Wright
America
Puzzling missing child and city notices mix
A chaotic city page reports Raymond Goodpeele, age four, missing from 204 N Nodblest, plus various local items. It notes pigeon shooting at Brighton Beach, a postponed M C A league game due to rain, and Postmaster General Wanamaker suing for 4110.60 with land attachments. Also covered are theft arrests, a death of Nick Fox, political visits, social events, and crime investigations.
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Raymond Goodpeele
N. Nodblest
George Beck
Brighton Beach
John’. Foster
Janauscek
Wanamaker
Vance
Frank Hunter
Hurt
John Taylor
Chacehigbie
George Thomas
Nick Fox
Nick
Post Office Department
Indianapolis
Washop
Bill Holloway
Thosea
Ed Smith
Mike Cleary
Bates
Muldoon
Anderson
St. Louis
John
Gerber
Quigley
Splan
E. Market al
Mar
Carpenters’ Brotherhood
English’s Hall
Labor unrest spreads across Europe and labor strike
London and surrounding cities report rising anxiety as May Day nears with possible revolutions and riots feared in Spain Russia Germany and Italy. In Chicago area conflict grows as carpenters strike, talks fail, and bosses resist recognition while unions seek work replacement contracts to resume production.
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London
Spain
Russia
Germany
Italy
England
Galesburg league talks drift amid bluff or folly
John Martin notes the inter state league outlook is hazy as Galesburg reps claim no sale. A telegram shows willingness to talk business but the town answers they have nothing to sell. He warns costs to draw crowds could burden every resident.
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Galesburg
John Martin
Waeke
Forgery Charged in $20,000 Paper Scheme and Misuse of Funds
Salem Massachusetts reports a warrant for Geo B Ives assistant district attorney over forging 20000 dollars of paper and alleged misappropriation of 5000 of his wife s money and 7000 of another estate where he served as trustee. Meanwhile progress on the soldiers and sailors monument continues with 21 workers. construction remains on schedule with stone laid through July despite a scaffold delay.
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Salem, Mase
Splj
Geo. B. Ives
Acsistant
Langsdale
Gondoliers draw good crowd despite rain and plans for Booth
The show drew a strong Friday turnout at VIRGINIS-AVE with about 250 top gallery seats left for Booth and Modjeska. Januschek due May 4, Macbeth cast with Sandi and Will. Dan Mason to star in A Clean Sweep at the Park next week. A Geneva girl born with club feet seeks relief at the institute. her joy at correction is noted.
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Booth-Modjeska
Booth
Jim Montague
Dan Mason
Peck
the Park
Walla
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the News
Fine Arts
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Ehades
Tnoleums
Carl Moller
Washington-st
Ronmers
Bhubby
Washington
Smith T. Whitfield
Whitfield
Guanaing
Hubby
Fernandina
Fra
Geo
Mallory Steamship Line
Thorpe
Baltimore
John Deutech
Maryland University Hospital
Sporting Life
Glouster
Ohio
Surgies Institute
MR. and
Mrs. Macbeth
Pilagrarium
Edwin Thomas Booth
Helena Modrzejewski
Modjuska
McCullough
Richard YL
Modjeska
Cracow
Poland
Michael Opido
Asslar
Europe
Abe
Warsaw
San Francisco
Adrienne Lecouvreur
Mira, Chae
Bozenta Chalpowaki
Shakesperian Club
Critica
Macbeth
Duke's Theater
Scotland
James
Elizabeth
Queen Beas
Shekespers
Mr. Shakespere
Ted
Globe Theater
Blackfriars
All Scotland
Earl of Gowrie
Sinel
Finley
Rosa
Thane
Glamis
Malcolm II
Duncan
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth
Hector Boece
Holinsbed
Commonwealth
Schmitt
Miller
Freeman
Keenan
Pittsburgh
Umplie
Zacarias
Tcos
Staley
Carroll
Graber
Brennan
Gunning and Mathews
City LiFe
LABOR
Curcaco
Carpenters
Builders’ Exchange
Goldie
Carpenters’ Union
New Bosses’ Association
Chcaco
Elie
Siis
Januschek
Sandi
Geneva
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