Cross Complaint Reveals Poetry Allegations in Divorce
Mrs Laura Neal wife of ex Judge Stephen Neal files cross complaint claiming he called her Judas and wrote bad poetry about her She traveled to California to see a sick son not to leave her husband while there she received letters signed XX May alleging affairs She seeks custody of the children and 1300 dollars alimony.
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Lebanon
Ind
Laura Neal
Stephen Neal
Judas
California
Indianapolis
Getting Back at Patten Wife Denies Poisoning Him
Mrs Patten denies accusations she poisoned Dr Patten in Terre Haute Indiana. A relative claims any attempt to take a life came from the doctor. Dr Patten says he used chloroform and was awakened by fumes on several occasions. Friends say he sought divorce from his former wife after learning she was widow of $100000.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Schnell Behind Bars After Embezzlement Indictment
Jeremiah F. Schnell, indicted for embezzlement and grand larceny, was jailed in Fort Wayne's county hospital department with his wife as nurse. He led the J. F. Schnell loan and investment firm and allegedly misled Fort Wayne residents while carrying a Bible. A separate report notes two boys found an infant's body in the Mau Mee river near Walton street bridge after it flowed from a sewer entrance. no clue to its origin.
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Schnell
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jeremiah F. Schnell
J. F. Schnell Loan and Investment Company
Durbin denies threats after muster of 161st Indiana
Jeffersonville Ind April 27 A telegram from Col W T Durbin commander of the 161st Indiana guards off reports that soldiers threatened to settle scores with officers after muster and that the Savannah Ga camp was overrun by thieves and murderers are unfounded Durbin said no trouble will arise and no overrun occurred
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Jeffersonville
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Indiana
Rader
Savannah
Leprosy Case Found in Owensville Investigated
A genuine case of leprosy has been found in Owensville, Princeton area physicians report. Health authorities have begun an investigation to determine source and scope.
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Owensville
Princeton
Ind
Indiana News Byte Jammed With Oddities And Alec Facts
A mix of local incidents and notices fills columns. Topics include a fishing club funding, alleged law violations, a Fort Wayne sightseer, misused funds in Johnson and Hendricks counties, a body found near Tipton, and a traveling show car displaying odd exhibits. Also covered are deaths, court suits, and fraternal anniversaries across Indiana towns and cities.
Last of the Great Scouts Book Tour in Indianapolis
Miss Jester, Buffalo Bill’s handsome niece, promotes the history of Buffalo Bill’s life in Indianapolis. The Buffalo Bill show arrives May 5, and the book by his sister will go on sale then.
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Jester
Buffalo Bill
Indianapolis
In His Brother's Tracks
Robert Roman, a woman who has appeared in court, was sent to the grand jury from police court on Thursday. He is described as a petty thief. His brother George, who began his criminal career years ago, is now in the Frankfort Kentucky penitentiary for shooting an officer.
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Martin
Bloomington
Robert Roman
George
Frankfort
City Life Updates and Local Notices
Dr W S Beck travels to Chicago for two weeks of business. Uniforms for the new I N G will be made by J H Hirsch Co Chicago at 2 62 a suit. Building inspector says St Charles hotel 225 McCreast has no permit for a sidewalk veranda and it must come down or face court. Rev John F Isensee longtime Indianapolis resident and former Lutheran minister dies at 414 N California St widow and eight children survive. A U W national meeting will be in Indianapolis starting the second Tuesday in June for 14 days with about 300 delegates. Thomas Mack of Indianapolis sails from New York to Russia to work as czar’s horseshoer at 1500 a year, living with his mother on Cornell Ave.
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J. H. Hirsch & Co
Chicago
Robinson
St. Charles
McCreast
John F. Isensee
Indianapolis
Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Best in the World Cough Remedy Praised
A reader touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best in the world after a severe cold and cough. the product cured them before finishing half a bottle, citing repeated advertisements as a basis for purchase.
Baltimore City Election Forecast Shapes 1900 Campaign
Baltimore's April 27 report frames next Tuesday's city election as a national forecast for the 1900 presidential race. Democrats accuse Republicans of courting black voters while independents drift back to Democrats, boosting chances for a Democratic gain in Maryland.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Wellington
Malster
Child Struck By Buggies On Eleventh Street
Emma Butler a four year old colored child was run over by a buggy on Eleventh street in front of 367 West Eleventh. One wheel passed over her neck causing injury and a second wheel grazed her forehead. Dr Furniss holds hope for recovery. Howard Carpet Co. buggy owner denies rapid travel and says the child darted into view. A colored man named Johnson drove the other buggy.
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Emma Butler
Eleventh St
Howard
Liberty Howard
Fire Chief Hugh Benner Resigns for Fire College Work
Hugh Benner, chief of the New York fire department, resigns after 46 years to help run a fire college aimed at instructing best protection methods. He has rescued many people and saved millions in property and pioneered modern apparatus including the first water tower. Rumors say Deputy Chief Edward Croker, nephew of Richard Croker, may take the position amid political machinations.
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New York
Hugh Benner
New York Fire Department
Benner
Fire Department
New York City
Edward &. Croker
Richard Croker
Chartrain painting sold for 20000 to H C Frick
Chartrain's work The signing of the protocol has been sold for 20000 to H C Frick head of the Carnegie Steel Company. The painting, not yet finished, is advanced enough to win approval from President McKinley Judge Day and M Cambon. It closely mirrors the well known photographic depictions of the event with minor figures omitted.
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Washington
Chartrain
H. C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
McKinley
Judge Day
M. Cambon
Pope drinks cordial as fatigue limits papal audiences
In Rome on April 27 the pope rests after short 15 minute audiences and drinks a cordial every two hours to sustain his strength. Vatican officials consider Cardinal Girolamo Gotti of Genoa, a Carmelite monk, as the likely successor to Pope Leo due to his learning and piety.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
Vatican
Leo
Girolamo Gotti
Genoa
Poisoned Her Husband in New Haven Case Verdict
After nine hours the jury found Margaret Anderson guilty of manslaughter for poisoning her husband in New Haven. She, 22, aimed to remove him to wed her lover, and received a ten year prison sentence.
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New Haven, Conn
Margaret Anderson
Beresford Says Britain Lags in Naval Electric Power
Rear-admiral Lord Charles Beresford told a London dinner that England trails the United States in using electricity as motive power on warships. He noted American ships rely on electricity where Britain still uses steam and that American vessels run cooler as a result.
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London
Lord Charles Beresford
England
United States
New York Spring Water Trust Formed for Baratoee Mines
A New York syndicate forms a spring water trust aiming to acquire all principal Baratoee mines in the region. The move signals a new consolidation trend in resource control, with details of participants and exact holdings not fully disclosed.
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A Water. Trust
New York
Spring Owater Trust
Princlmine Baratoee
Croker Critiques Platform Talk Before Europe Trip
Richard Croker spoke before sailing for Europe addressing Bryan and the Democratic ticket. He opposed free silver and a silver platform for 1900, disapproved of annexation plans, urged pacifying and then disposing of the Philippines, supported anti trust principles, backed underground rapid transit for New York, and called the Mazet committee a farce.
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New. York
Europe
Richard Croker
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
America
Philippines
Croker
New York
Court Martial Ordered for Colonel Du Paty de Clam
Paris April 27 Gen De Freycinet refuses Col Du Paty de Clam's request to testify again before the court of cassation. The war minister will order De Clam's court martial, a move protested by the court of cassation.
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Col
du Paty de Clam
Paris
Gen. de Freycinet
Col. du Paty de Clam
Court of Cassation
de Clam
Paris Dispatch Forged In Dreyfus Case Testimony
The Figaro reports witness Paleologue stating the Panizzardi dispatch to the war office alleging Dreyfus involvement is a forgery. The original dispatch, sent by Col Panizzardi the Italian military attaché in Paris, does not implicate Dreyfus. It was seized by French authorities.
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Paris
the Figaro
M. Paleologue
Panizzardi
Dreyfus
War Office
Col
Navy Letters From Admiral Kautz Do Not Spark Outrage
Washington reports that attempts to inflate Admiral Kautz letters to a Cincinnati relative into a grave offense are likely to fail. The German ambassador has not acknowledged Capt Coghlan and shows no intent to view the German consul reference as insulting. Navy officials, lacking formal representation, trend toward caution and a quiet stance.
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Washington
Kautz
Cincinnati
Arave
Coghlan
Navy
Ex-Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling 8000 in Boone County
Boone County grand jury on April 27 indicted ex city treasurer Charles T. Bryan for embezzling 8000 from Lebanon city funds. He was arrested and released on 1000 bond. The panel also urges impeachment of County Commissioners James McLean and John A. Dylan for approving 19000 in illegal bridge claims and recommends hiring an expert to audit county books.
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Lebanon
Ind
Boone County Grand Jury
Charles T. Bryan
Bryan
James McLean
John A. Dylan
McKinley Opens San Pedro Harbor Rock Dump
President McKinley in the White House library pressed an electric button signaling the first load to tilt a barge at San Pedro harbor. Crowds cheered as rock dumped amid steam whistle blasts and cannon booms marking the start of the project.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McKinley
White House
San Pedro Harbor
Brattan Fends Off Protestor With Revolver At Hall
Henry Brattan, manager of a colored ball in colored oddfellows hall on Indiana avenue, faced a crowd refused entry on Wednesday night. He armed himself with a revolver, described by Judge Cox as a cannon, and was later taken by Patrolman Lawlor. Brattan paid $20 fine in police court on Thursday.
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Henry Brattan
Colored Oddfellows’ Hall
Old Man Hurt When Horse Took Fright at Streetcar
Carl Maske aged 60 of 2005 Shelby Street was thrown from his wagon at the south end of Meridian Street Wednesday evening. Several ribs on his right side were broken and he is recovering at City Hospital. The horse took fright at a street car.
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Carl Maske
Shelby St
Meridian St
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Indianapolis Testimony
An Indianapolis citizen, T. J. Myers of 84 Daugherty street, reports lasting kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He suffered back pain, irregular kidney secretions, and dizziness for over a year before buying from Henry J. Huder's drug store. One box cured his back pain and normalized secretions, confirming the product's efficacy.
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T. J. Myers
Daugherty Street
Indianapolis
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Dean's
Kedney
CITY MARKETS INDIANAPOLIS April 27 vegetables and drugs
City markets list a wide range of provisions for Indianapolis readers. Smoked meats, canned fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, oils, flour and seed, groceries, salts, and coal prices are detailed with extensive per unit and per bulk pricing. The report notes slight changes in vegetables and drugs.
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Indianapolis
California
C. Cottage
Hamlets
Indiana
Tierces
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