Gambling raid closes Wilsons place and arrests multiple
Police raid targets Wilsons gambling room as ten men including Rahke Forel Ber Amos Mor and Barmfuhrer face pleas of guilty. Supt Quigley says other resorts warned and raided nightly. Wilsons establishment shut after crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice ‘Wilson
Gus “Rahke
Adolph Ber‘Forel
John Amos
Joe Mor
Fiorel
John Barmfuhrer
S . Washington St
Quigley
Wilson’s Place
Rough Riders to Hold October Reunion in Ohio
Roosevelt's Rough Riders plan a four day reunion in Ohio in October for the postoffice cornerstone ceremony. Gov Roosevelt approved the plan to quarter the men in Columbus area hotels and Chicago may cover transport costs for about six to seven hundred riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Regint
Queen's Life Threatened by Man at Theater
Pa Moya, described as a lunatic, attempted to reach the queen at the Comedia theater on Friday night. He carried a revolver, dagger, wrench, and scissors, resisted arrest, and raved about harming the queen before being overpowered and led away. The royal party remained until the show ended.
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Crank
Rid
Pa. Moya
Comedia
Nickum's Light Office Inspectors Return From Cuba and Porto Rico
The article notes inspectors Leatherman and lore will return from Cuba and Porto Rico next week to assist the case of Mickum, the Logansport light man. It indicates they will stay in Indianapolis upon returning and may remain there during the grand jury proceedings and indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatherman
Lore
Cuba
Porto
Pres
Federal
Therman
Mickum
Logansport
Publiss
Pre
Indianapolis
Treason Charged Against Atkinson Says Manderson
Ex Senator Manderson says Edward Atkinson and Anti imperialistic League leaders should be fed by the government and tried for treason for sending literature to soldiers in the Philippines. He calls the act seditious and demands a stronger government response.
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Atkinson
Manderson
ICAGO
Manon
Edward Atkinson
Anti-imperialistic League
Philippines
Emperor William Sends Cordial Cable to President McKinley
The German emperor dispatched a personal cable to President McKinley thanking him for authorizing a German cable landing on U S soil. The message sent from Philadelphia expressed friendship as the Coghlan incident, Samoa arrangements, and a potential German reciprocity treaty moved forward with cautious progress.
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Washington
William
McKinley
Inm
White House
Philadelphia
Coghlan
Kautz
Samoa
Germany
United States
Governor Mount Responds to Madison Birth of Triplets
The letter from Mrs. John Starling reports the birth of triplets on April 18, 1899, naming them Dewey Sampson and Hobson. Attending physician Dr. C I Williams says all three are progressing well and likely to survive. Governor Mount declines comment, awaiting the farm period to address the situation.
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Gov. Mount
Madison
Fran
Dewey
Sampson
Hobson
C. I. Williams
John Starling
Beef Court Closes After Investigating Army Rations
The court of inquiry adjourned sine die after reaching findings on Gen. Miles charges that bad beef fed the army in the Spanish war. Assistant secretary Meiklejohn said the findings would not be made public.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Miles
Spain
Meiklejohn
New Laws Suspend Donations to Some Charities in County
County commissioners on Saturday decided to prepare a list of charitable institutions that will no longer receive county donations under the new laws. They admitted they had not thoroughly studied the law before deciding who is affected.
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Jaughn
Aughn
Jason
Vaughn
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Mr. Greer
Mrs Jessie Sloane Divorced Then Weds Perry Belmont
New York April 29 Mrs Jessie A Sloane who on Thursday won a divorce from Henry T Sloane married Perry Belmont in Stamford Connecticut and the couple are spending their honeymoon in Washington.
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New York
Jessie A. Sloane
Henry T. Sloane
Perry Belmont
Stamford, Conn
Washington
Sullivan merchant ships counterfeit to marshal for thanks
A Sullivan merchant sent a counterfeit looking quarter to the U S marshal in a piece of cardboard and asked him to buy a gin fizz if possible. The coin proved genuine though cracked and missing its sterling ring. The marshal will receive the coin and draft a letter of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kercheval
United States
Esterhazy Testimony in French Court Details Dirty Work
In a continuation in Le Figaro Esterhazy testifies he did the dirty work for the general staff and laments staff abandonment after M Cavaignac became war minister in 1898. He claims a staff plot to dismiss him and says a cousin’s swindling suit was revenge for withheld documents proving staff complicity.
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Paris
Figaro
Esterhazy
Court of Cassation
M. Cavaignac
Cavaignac
IN THE CLOSET Martin Seeley Divorced From Susan
Martin W Seeley testified he found another man hidden in a closet when he returned home unexpectedly, contradicting Susan’s denial of an affair. The court granted other divorces including Sadie from John Johnson cruelty and Emma C. from Henry H. Moats failure to provide.
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Martin W. Seeley
Susan
Sadie
John Johnson
Emma C
Henry H. Moats
Thomas
Frances Randolph
Margaret
Charles Bolander
Kate
William Archey
Flora
John G. Gransling
Mary A
Urban Co. Wilhite
Joseph
Anna Tobin
Walter
Amanda Hawkins
Grace Greenland
Ex-Recorder James Thomas Hit With $8000 Claim
Civil proceedings filed by Prosecutor Wiggins in Greenfield Indiana allege former Recorder James Thomas collected fees without proper reporting. The complaint covers a four year term and seeks eight thousand dollars.
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Greenfield
Ind
James Thomas
Wiggins
Thomas
War on Buddhists escalates in Asian provinces
Advices by steamer Olympia report Mussulmans in Kansu Shensi and Chinese Turkestan have rebelled and declared extermination of Buddhists. Thirty Chinese Buddhists have already been massacred at Kansu. The region remains in turmoil as the conflict widens.
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Tacoma
Wash
Olympia
Kansu
Shensi
Chinese Turkestan
Koehler Trio Killed in Grade Crossing Crash
In Lansdale Pennsylvania on a Friday night a fast express of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad struck a wagon killing Herman Koehler 23 his sister Mollie and brother Robert 5. Robert was found alive on the engine pilot but died minutes later.
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Lansdale
Herman Koehler
Mollie
Robert
Fast Express
Philadelphia & Reading
Robert Koehler
Davis Succeeds Henry
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General Geo W Davis assigned to command the department of Porto Rico at San Juan in place of ill health relieved Major General Guy V Henry. Henry is ordered home and Davis will sail from New York on Wednesday to assume duties.
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Davis
Henry
Washington
War Department
Geo. W. Davis
Court of Inquiry
Department of Porto Rico
San Juan
Guy V. Henry
Gen. Davis
New York
Black farm hand killed in Columbia township shooting
In Columbia Missouri on April 29 a Black farm hand age 40 died after being struck by William Conklin. Peter Conklin then fired at the victim missing him as the father and son surrendered. Conklin said he fatally wounded the man for taking advantage of his sister.
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Columbia
John Benton
Wm. Conklin
Peter Conklin
William
Three Butchers Held for Murder in Chicago
Mrs. Annie Wunderach died after being stabbed by her husband a Chicago butcher. He is held on a murder charge. Wunderach becomes the third German butcher confined awaiting trial for wife murder, joining Emil Rollinger and August Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Annie Wunderach
Waunderach
Emil Rollinger
August Becker
Fisher Suspect Apprehended in Hamilton After Indy Robbery
Detective Asch arrives in Hamilton Ohio to secure William Fisher wanted in Indianapolis for a South Side home burglary. Fisher moved from Indianapolis to Hamilton where he was arrested and given six months for possessing burglars tools. His sentence expired.
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Fisher
Asch
Hamilton
William Fisher
Indianapolis
Dowager Empress Introduces Scoop Shovel Army
PEIN reports in April that the dowager empress dismissed most foreign drill basters over a proposed scoop shovel weapon. Troops are being armed with the tool to decapitate enemies, following counsel from a viceroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pein
Foot Lost in Streetcar Accident Lawsuit
John S. Jolly sues the street car company for 20000 damages claiming a car started suddenly at Pennsylvania and Market streets threw him under the wheels and severed his right foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Jolly
Pennsylvania and Market Srs
Faith cure girl Delia Harrison improves in hospital
Delia Harrison, once treated by faith cureists for appendicitis and sent to City hospital by the Humane society, sits up in bed and is expected to be dismissed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Harrison
City Hospital
The
Humane Society
Union match company incorporated with $10 million capital
TRPNTON N J April 29 The Union match company was incorporated Saturday with 10 000 000 capital.
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Trpnton
N. J
Union Match Company
Conflicts Persist in Havana as Bank Linkages Surface
Daily clashes persist between soldiers and Cuban police in Havana with serious results anticipated. Andrew Miller of Cobden Illinois died by his own action, the third Cobden bank alumnus to die. Harry Wilson from San Francisco was released on worthless sureties amid sensational developments. Dr Houck of St Louis is mentioned among the unraveling details.
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Havana
Andrew Miller
Cobden
Ill
Cobden Bank
Harry Wilson
San Francisco
Dr .Houck
St.’ Louis
Kanawha Abandoned Crew Rescued After Suffering At Sea
The steamship Kanawha of New York foundered 100 miles off Bermuda on April 6. Its 16 crew members took to boats and were rescued by the American brig Atlanta. They endured severe hunger and thirst before rescue near San Juan Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Kanawha
New York
Bermudas
Atlanta
Democrats Seek Injunction Over Ballot Names In Indiana
In Lewisville Indiana April 29 Democratic candidates sue to stop printing ballots with opposing names claiming certificates of nomination were not returned within 15 days of the election and that the party failed to represent 1 percent of Indiana votes in the last general election.
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Lewisville
Ind
Indiana
Births and deaths and marriages notices
E W and Alice Roberts report a boy at 2285 West Fifteenth Street and John Dampier and Frieda Dampier welcome a girl at 1268 South Illinois Street. A list shows births, deaths and marriages with names, ages, causes, and addresses including unusual details such as measles and drowning, followed by two marriage licenses Elijah Hatfield to Josie Ulrey and George Kornbroke to Mary Van Jalgerhuis.
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E. W
Alice Roberts
Fifteenth
John and
Frieda Dampier
S. Ilinois-st
Omer
Daisy Miller
North-st
Chas
Anna Long
S. New Jersey
Anthony and
Mary Stick
Stevens Place
Bey
Will
Emma Childers
Ringgold St
Louise Lane
Elijah Hatfield
Josie Ulrey
George Kornbroke
Mary van Jalgerhuis
Political Gossip on Ward 2 Nomination Fight
Gossip circulates about the Hawkins Schmidt New ring opposing John R. Allen. A ward 2 nomination story claims Bob Adams beat Allen to alter outcomes while church bells drawn volunteers to support him. Remarks insist Allen cannot be nominated and would not win if nominated.
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John R. Allen
Hawkins- Schmidt-New
Denny
Bob Adams
Allen
Alen
One Per Cent More in Bank Receivership Sale
Edward Hawkins, receiver of the Indian apolis national bank, is authorized by Judge Baker to sell remaining assets privately before May 3, with public sale if unsold. He will prepare a printed asset schedule for creditors and stockholders, may reject bids, and offer assets first singly, then in lots, then whole. About 60 percent dividends have been paid, with roughly 1 percent more expected. 2,500 creditors await asset lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Glue Company
Curled Hair Company
Judge Baker
Treasury drafts for Spain obligation reach Paris treaty funds
Assistant secretary Vanderlip delivered to Secretary Hay four drafts on the New York sub-treasury for five million dollars each. The gold payable drafts will be sent to Ambassador Cambon for transmission to Spain likely Monday, honoring the Paris treaty obligations.
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Washington
Vanderlip
The
Treasury
Hay
New York
Militia Called In At Buffalo Over Docks Riots
The Sixty fifth regiment is ordered to assemble at the Broadway arsenal for field service due to disturbances by grain shovelers union No 514 and fears of riots along the docks. Political enemies of contract holder W J Connors are linked to the unrest. Samuel Gompers aims to mediate the dispute.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Broadway Arsenal
W. J. Connors
Union No
Rowland Blennerhasset Mahany
Connors
Samuel Gompers
Insurance Notes Readmission Policy Limits Tontine Plans
Berlin reports no readmission of American insurers into Germany with Tontine policies barred as harmful to German firms. In New York, Prussian insurance officials Von Kueber Doebertz Von Bieberstein and Von Bismarck Plate arrived to seek information on matters related to tin work and Mutual life operations.
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Berlin
Germany
New York
von Kueber-Doebertz
Marshall von Bieberstein
Baron von Bismarck Plate
Prussian Insurance Department
Maher Sues for 3000 Damages Over Gutter Ice
Mary E. Maher sues Anna J. Comstock for 3000 damages alleging a renter’s gutter was not repaired, causing water to freeze and she slipped and was badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Maher
Anna J. Comstock
Indianapolis Stock Market Report of Cattle and Grains
Indianapolis on April 29 reports cattle receipts at 100 and hog receipts at 2 500 with Saturday shipments. Market shows activity in cattle with price ranges for prime steers to common stockers and various cow, veal, and bull categories. Hogs are sluggish but show higher prices for heavy lots, while sheep and lambs remain active with mixed levels. City grain markets note wheat firmness and mixed No 3 white corn prices, with oats and timothy hay quoted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Moefritale Pfelate
Seecge Peccese
Csaassnenseese Ees
City
Timothy
Shiel & Co Market Report From Indianapolis April 29 1899
R R Shiel & Co reports light receipts and steady hog market in Indianapolis reflecting anti trust pressure. Pigs and Yorkers higher by 5 cents amid limited sales. prices quoted for 200 to 230 pounds at around 4.00 to 4.04 per hundredweight and 250 to 350 pounds at 3.95 to 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Eae
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Upper Leather Trust
Leopold Levy
Mrs. Levy
City Life
Rowning
Texas
Tomlinson Hall
Ashansky
E Zionists
Nicatian
Sun- Sen
Naaman
John
Emperor William Cables
Martin Seeley
Thomas Withholds
Lola Baxter
N. Missouri-st
Elmer Martin
Hadley-st. Mary Bond
Rose Smith
New York-st
Elmer Bowlby
Union-st
Carrie Rankin
Hunter-st. Ham Johnson
Oxford-st. Maud
Wales
College-ave
Williams
Empire State
Mat Tanner
Hamilton Street
Albany
Tanner
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Haughey Bank
Uncle Sam
Insurance Notes
Washington Lodge No. 114
Knights of Honor
Sharp
S. W. Wales
Geo. Young
H. J. Jacobsen
WM. Larsh
N. G. H. J. Jacobsen
Taylor & Lane
Tenth St
James M. Taylor
John H. Lane
Pennsylvania
N. Tilinois-st
N. Tast-st
Massachusetts
Bath
Vermont
East-st
N. Liberty-st
E. Market-st
Downey-st
Drake-st. Inquire
Drake-st
Ed Nolan
South-st
Sun
Central
Alabama
Liberty
E. South
Ous House
R.R. Shiel & Co
Anti-trust
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