Head split death after church visit in Greenfield
Charles Shumway 21 was found dead beside Panhandle tracks near Greenfield Indiana at 5 am Wednesday. He took Emma Stevens home from church Tuesday night and told her he planned to flee by midnight freight and would not write to his parents or her. Police ponder whether suicide or accidental train fall amid unclear circumstances.
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Greenfield
Ind
Charles Shumway
Orlando Shumway
Panhandle
Shumway
Emma Stevens
Woman in Vision Haunts Vandalia Official
Insanity proceedings opened in the Vandalia railroad office case of Jos Smith. He reports constant vision of a young woman he barely knows, seen at work, on the street, and at home, while his wife and children remain unaware of the delusion.
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There Haute
Ind
Jos. Smith
Vandalia Railroad Company
Sixth district W R C convention set for Knightstown in October
Richmond Ind August 30 The Sixth district W R C convention will be held at Knightstown in October. Attractions for the lecture course this season include Booker T. Washington Max Bendix the Catherine Ridgeway concert company Joan Temple Graves Edward P Elliott and F Hopkinson Smith. Lawrence a dentist has joined the Thirty first regiment en route to Manila to perform dental work for the soldiers.
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Richmond
Ind
Knightstown
Booker T. Washington
Max Bendix
Catherine Ridgeway
Joan Temple Graves
Edward P. Elliott
F. Hopkinson Smith
Lawrence
Thirty-first Regiment
Manila
Seven year old girl blinded after snake sighting
In Terre Haute Indiana on August 30 a seven year old girl, daughter of Wm Marshall, arrives for optical treatment. Doctors say she is totally blind after seeing a large blacksnake on her father’s farm.
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Terre Hauthsh
Ind
Wm. Marshall
Indiana News Blotter Mixed Local Notes From Across State
The itemized notes report gas leaks glistening streets in Muncie and annexations in Anderson, while Marion YMC A runs streetcars for charity. A big shovel factory payroll and a fire at Terre Haute gunstock works show economic strain. deaths include Henry Ball in Knightstown and Isaac Ketterman in Albany.
United Brethren Open Fifty Fourth Annual Meeting
The United Brethren Church in Christ White River conference opened its 54th annual meeting at the Central-avenue and Twenty-first-st church. Eleven students were examined in the three year course for ordination and promotion. The session heard reports on a recent church trial involving Rev. Mont Greenewayke of Hartford City for unbecoming conduct toward two young women.
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United Brethren Church In Christ
White River Conference
Central-ave
THE
SUN
Mont Greenewayke
Hartford City
Roberts
She Loves the Convent Case in New Orleans
Mrs Adelina Prieto widow of Cuban magnate Jose Prieto seeks custody of daughter Maria Teresa Prieto now 18 from St Alphonsus Convent of Mercy. Prieto brought her to the convent in 1898 for education and safety. girl now refuses to leave.
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New Orleans
Adelina Prieto
Jose AL. Prieto
Cientfuegos
Cuba
Maria Theresa Prieto
Habeas Corfus
St. Alphonus Convent of Mercy
Cienfuegos
Trusts Targeted by License System Says Bryan
Winnemucca Nevada August 30 W J Bryan urged a licensing plan for corporations to operate beyond their home states He argued all firms should obtain a general government license before doing business outside their state The license would impose conditions to reduce water stock and curb monopolization of industries
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Indus
Mad Race for Life In a Brewing Vat in Paterson
Abraham Sapiero crawled into an empty Watt brothers brewery mash vat to repair a rotating knife. Engineer Thomas McKay started the knives by mistake and Sapiero ran for five minutes as blades chased him. workers stopped the machinery and Sapiero, though exhausted, survived unharmed.
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Sapiero
McKay
Hull predicts Congress will back army expansion plans
In Chicago Iowa Congressman J A T Hull says the coming session will pass legislation for a regular army and a state militia system. He argues lack of authority left Aguinaldo uncrushed, calls current legislation expensive and unsatisfactory. In San Francisco private C W Freeman of Colorado regt amused Manila with craps winning a circus and $9000 before returning the prize to the owner.
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Chicago
J. A. T. Hull
Iowa
City
Congress
Aguinaldo
Manila
San Francisco
C. W. Freeman
Colorado Regiment
Philippines
Aggie's Secretary in Montreal on Manila flight
Aug 2 Montreal reports Prof. Ponce secretary to Aguinaldo the Filipino leader is en route to Manila to join the insurgent corps continuing his travels from Montreal toward the Philippine front.
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Aggie
Montreal
Montreat
Ponce
Aguinaldo
Manila
Rebels win in San Domingo over currency troubles
A U S government report says Dominican revolutionaries toppled the government amid currency turmoil. Capt Longnecker aboard the New Orleans sent the message via Santiago de Cuba. Consul Simpson in Puerto Plata confirms towns fall except Monte Cristi.
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San Domingo
Washington
Simpson
Puerto Plata
Santa Domingo
Monte Christi
Scarcity of Steel Drives Up Costs for Large Buildings
Chicago reports unprecedented steel shortages and rising prices affecting construction nationwide. Structural mills are four months behind in deliveries, pushing totals for ongoing building projects higher than a month ago.
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Chicago
Eleven Dead From Coliseum Collapse In Chicago
Chicago August 30 John Marshman an iron worker at the wrecked coliseum died Tuesday night marking the eleventh death from the collapse. Foreman John Johnson is missing since shortly after the incident and an acquaintance said he threatened self harm after the accident.
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Chicago
John Marshman
John Johnson
Johnson
Alaska boundary deal denied by colonial office
London authorities deny a report that an agreement has been reached on the Alaska boundary. Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada and Colonial Secretary Chamberlain will discuss the entire question before the joint high commission.
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London
Colonial Office
Alaska
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Chamberlain
Joint High Commission
Democratic Feast in Texas Draws 100000 Expected
In Dallas on October 2 and 3 not less than 100000 Democrats are expected to attend a large reunion. A dinner to raise funds has profits to go to the national Ways and Means Committee. Notables invited include Bryan Sam Cook, M C Wetmore, Croker, Belmont, McLean, Carter, Harrison, Tillman and Goebel.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
National Ways and Means Committee
Bryan
Sam. Cook
Will
Croker
Belmont
McLean
Carter
Harrison
Tillman
Goebel
Chicago Fall Festival Program With McKinley Visit
The Chicago fall festival schedule outlines events from October 4 to October 10. President McKinley and other guests are expected, with openings including a public reception, parades of all nations and illuminations, religious meetings, sacred concerts, a federal building cornerstone laying, a charity ball benefiting Porto Ricans, and a banquet.
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Chicago
McKinley
Federal Building
Stirring Opening At African Methodist Session
The African Methodist State Conference began its annual session at a new chapel with a stirring morning. Bishop W. Arnett of Wilberforce opened with a sermon and urged singing Are we yet to see each other's faces as a sign of fellowship. Members greeted each other with vigorous handshakes and warm smiles.
Extra Strong Bridges Weigh on City Plans
At the mayor's cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning several departments submitted reports on routing matters. Officials discussed constructing bridges by the Board of works and urged extra strength over street railway crossings as city plans account for larger cars. The city engineer aims to finish bridge plans by Monday and initiate contract advertisements.
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Board of Works
Wife sues over insurance policy amid divorce dispute
Mary Stone wife of John W. Stone sues Union Central Life Insurance on a $2 policy held by her husband since 1&1. She says the policy was originally for his first wife Eldora Stone and was transferred after divorce, with a later policy and assignment procured. The divorced wife allegedly seeks an interest and the court is asked to arbitrate.
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Mary ©. Stone
John W. Stone
Union Central Ne Insurance Company
Stone
Eldora ©. Stone
Dr. Pierce
West Indianapolis rioters discharged in police court
The 36 youths, 18 white and 18 colored, who formed the gang in West Indianapolis last week were charged with rioting in police court on Tuesday afternoon and discharged. No member was positively identified.
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West Indianapoli
Death linked to Hudson Bay supply policy in Alaska tragedy
John Enright of Chicago confirms Rollin Ford of Erie died on the Alaska trail. Ford’s death stems from the policy of Hudson Bay Company officials sending men with scant provisions, a short supply that contributed to the fatal outcome.
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Tacoma
Wash
John Enright
Chicago
Alaska
Rollin Ford
Erie
Ford
Hudson Bay Company
Shackelford Succeeds Bland In Missouri Special Election
In Lebanon Missouri Aug 30 returns from the Eighth Missouri district show Democrat Dorsey W Shackelford elected to fill the late R P Bland s unexpired term over Republican W J Vosshall by about 2200 votes.
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Shackelford
Bland
Lebanon
Missouri
R. P. Bland
Dorsey W. Shackelford
W. J. Vosshall
Missing Miss Estelle Emerich Sought by Police
Relatives of 25 year old Estelle Emerich of Emericksville ask police to locate her believed to have joined the Pentecost band.
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Estelle Emerich
Emericksville
Dean's Ointment Relieves Persistent Leg Sore
A customer from Bowling Green Ohio reports quick relief from a burning itching leg sore using Dean's Ointment. The remedy allegedly stopped pain and itching and effected a permanent cure, according to the testimonial.
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Dean
Big Four Route Ticket Offer
The advertisement promotes a New York round trip at 16.55 dollars with sales on September 1 through 4 and return validity through September 30. It invites callers to the office for tickets, sleeping car space and full information under H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A.
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New York
H. M. Bronson
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Quick Relief
A Bluffdate Texas reader quotes their child falling ill with a severe cough and catarrhal fever for a month. After trying many remedies, they report One Minute Cough Cure relieved symptoms immediately and cured the child in a few days.
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L. Nance
Prin. ‘High
Bluffdate
Texas
Anti imperialists plan Chicago conference in October
A committee formed by anti imperialists from various parts of the country announces a conference to be held in Chicago around Oct. 17. The goal is to organize leagues and committees nationwide to oppose the president's policy. Respondents are asked to confirm attendance and suggest additional invitees. Signed by Edwin Burritt Smith and Erwing Winslow.
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Boston
Mass
Chicago
Edwin Burritt Smith
First National Bank
Erwing Winslow
Fatal Disease in Cayman Fears Amid Jamaica Reports
Kingston Jamaica Aug 30 There is fear of a disease resembling Asiatic cholera spreading from the Cayman islands where 40 deaths have occurred. Local officials monitor symptoms and await word from authorities.
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Cayman
Kingston
Jamaica
Cayman Islands
Yaqui Forces At Potama Surprise Mexican Army
Yaqui forces along the river near Potam Mexico are far larger than expected. Mexicans withdraw troops to headquarters to avoid risk, planning to rest on arms until reinforcements arrive may take a month or more. Once Gen. Torres enters the field, Indians are expected to be kept on the run until either side is wiped out.
Gas mains extension petition before city board
Wednesday the Board of public works received a petition to extend Indianapolis gas company artificial mains in Villa-ave from Prospect to Woodlawn. The company was ordered to appear Sept. 6 if it desires to refuse the petition. The board modified an improvement resolution on Eleventh street paving making it creoloted wooden block pavement. A new resolution calls for cement walks on Fourteenth street from Pennsylvania to Delaware.
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Board of Public Works
Indianapolis Gas Company
Villa-ave
Prospect
Woodlawn
Central
College
Fourteenth St
Pennsylvania
Delaware
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