Woman drinks acid at mother's grave in Indianapolis tragedy
Miss Kate Sheehan, grieving over her mother's grave in a Catholic cemetery south of Indianapolis, swallowed carbolic acid. She was taken to her sister Mrs. Hannah Finn's home where she died shortly after. Relatives cite long mental illness and family turmoil surrounding deaths and inheritance disputes.
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Catholic Cemetery
Indianapolis
Kate Sheehan
Mary- Cova
S. West St
Hisehbeiss
Chicago
Hannah Finn
Brie
Finn
Benjamin
Doughty
Lauddénum
Michael Finn
Sannah Sheehan
Only 407 Wheelmen Enter National Meet at Milwaukee
Milwaukee Wis July crowds note only 407 wheelmen entered the national meet amid gloomy prospects for racing. Officials blame poor track safety and railroad rates. The century ride from Chicago proved tough with many stragglers arriving by night. G B Lankenheim and William A Felts finished in 12 hours. Walter McGray, aged 10, was the youngest rider with few distress signs.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
G. B. Lankenheim
William A. Felts
Walter McGray
Ated
Wheeler Says No Filipino Government Possible
Brigadier general Joseph Wheeler, commander of the Department of the Lakes, told Columbia post 706 G A R at a Chicago reception that a Filipino government cannot exist as the seven archipelago tribes will not accept any ruler among themselves. He added that an outside power must ultimately control the islands and plans to address University of Chicago students next Tuesday.
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Chicago
Columbia Post 706
Jos. Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Wheeler
University of Chicago
Indianapolis Holds 4-3 Lead in Third Inning
In Indianapolis versus Minneapolis, after three innings Wednesday afternoon the home team led 4 to 3. Batteries Kellum and Powers pitched for Indianapolis with Harvey and Fisher catching for Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kellum
Powers
Harvey
Fisher
Democrats Hunt a Location
Chicago July 1 J K Jones head of the national democratic committee D J Campau from Michigan and Thomas Gahan from Illinois inspected rooms offered for headquarters The selection awaits the formation of the new executive committee and Jones plans a trip to a northern summer resort soon.
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Chicago
J. K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
D. J. Campau
Michigan
Thomas Gahan
Unois
National Committee For
Jones
Faithful Daughter Saves Father From Bull Attack
In Rockford Illinois on July 11 Agnes Col Upton 18 used a pitchfork to drive off a raging bull after it knocked her father Charles Col Upton 7 to the ground. She dragged him to safety. The farmer sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover.
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Rockford
Ill
Charles Col. Upton
Agnes
Colloran
Five Big Guns Are Looked For Event in Indianapolis
The Indiana democratic campaign plans open September 5 6 with a National association of democratic clubs meeting. Expected attendees include Bryan Stevenson Towne Williams and Senator Jones. The Democratic commercial travelers club backs the ratification meeting at Tomlinson hall Saturday night. Henry A. Johnson ex district congressman joins Democrats as a speaker. Thomas I. Caster returns from Kansas City noting moblike convention and mixed silver plank reception. Commercial club directors met to invite the Bryan notification gathering.
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Indiana
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Martin
Bryan
Stevenson
Towne
Williams
Senator Jones
Tomlinson Hall
Prom
Democratic Commercial Travelers’ Club
Thomas I. Caster
Kansas City
Hill
Indianapolis
Chinese Retake Arsenal North of Tien Tsin Reported
News from Tien J Psin says Gen Mah recaptured the Chinese arsenal north of Tien Tsin after it had been taken by the allies. Reports indicate Japan is sending another division to China. Russian troops are said to be under control. Two Russians were shot Friday for looting foreign houses.
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Shanghai
Tien J Psin
Mah
Tien Tsin
Japan
China
Cabinet reshuffle rumors half of president's official family may leave
Washington reports claim Attorney General Griggs may decline a second term due to loss of income in private practice. Secretary Long plans retirement. Hitchcock and Smith likely to depart. Hay Gage Wilson Root expected to be reappointed.
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Griggs
New Jersey
Hobart
Navy
Root
Bryan Gets Down to Bir
LINCOLN NE July 11 Bryan began Wednesday on the material he is to supply for the democratic campaign text book. Stenographer Rose of the national committee has been assigned to Bryan and he will stay with him throughout the campaign. He said no plans exist for a vacation before mid August and no decision has been made about speeches or how many he will give.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Rose
National Committee
Changes in city health and public works staff
Joseph B. Gwin resigns as chief clerk of the Board of Health and George K. Paetz is appointed to succeed him, with Gwin taking another post. W. D. Welsh replaces Preta. The Board of Works orders removal of a billboard at Illinois and Fourteenth Streets and investigates a signboard on 220 W Washington for pedestrian danger. A search is noted for $112,000 on Tuesday.
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Joseph B. Gwin
Board of Health
George K. Paetz
Assessment Bureau
Gwin
Health Commissioners
Board
W. D. Welsh
Preta
Board of Works
Illinois and Fourteenth Sts
Star Store
Washington St
sensational day promised in Alexander Jester murder trial
New London reports the high profile Alexander Jester case with defense secrets to be revealed before sundown. Prosecutor T Rodes opened the case Wednesday morning describing a cross state journey from Missouri to Oklahoma and a murder attributed to W A Hill alias Jester. The aged prisoner sat immobile as witnesses spoke to the jury.
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New
London
Alexander Jester Vaurder
T. Rodes
United States
Fiyet
Kansas
Missouri
Middle Grove
W. A. Hill
Alexander Jester
Tiliois
Indiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Jester
Street Car Pay Increase Announced for Chicago Workers
Chicago union traction company announces Aug 1 wage hikes affecting about two thousand workers on North side lines. Minimum rises to 1.50 a day with gripmen and grip car conductors at 2.76 a day or 2 cents an hour for 12 hours. motormen and other conductors get 21 cents an hour. Total payroll rise about 100000 yearly. Workers told to spruce up and quit chewing tobacco while staying ready to assist passengers.
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Chicago Union Traction
Roger
The Barbers Fight Over Sunday Opening
Boss barbers favor opening shops on Sunday and plan to test the law by opening on Sunday. A meeting at Russell's Virginia Ave shop is set for Wednesday night. If needed a suit is filed and possibly the Supreme Court appealed, with a legislative push if defeated. hotel proprietors defend Sunday shaving as a guest necessity.
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Russel
Virginia-ave
Supreme Court
Denison House
Are Yankees Beaten News Shake on McKinley Autonomy Plan
London dispatch says a New York special reports President McKinley preparing a deal with Filipino insurgent leaders to proclaim autonomy in the Philippines around mid September. The piece contrasts U S optimism with fears of upheaval as events unfold.
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New York
McKinley
Philippines
Fever in Havana Dwindling As Other Tragedies Emerge
Reports note yellow fever waning in Havana while a series of violent and unusual incidents spread across the country. Killed or missing include John Shaw and Christopher Bents in Astoria, boiler collision deaths in Oregon, ax homicide in Kentucky, and a Delware elder’s dying years as a recluse.
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John Shaw
Christopher Bents
Astoria
Ore
Ben Herders
St. Louis
Astor Flees England Amid Royal Ban Rumor
London reports William Waldorf Astor left for Germany during the London season. He canceled engagements and recalled invitations for a Thames house party, amid rumors the move followed a ban by the Prince of Wales over insults to Sir Milne.
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London
Wiliam ‘Waldorf Astor
Germany
The
Thames
Astor
Prince of Wales
Sir Milne
Births and Deaths in Local List of Notices
Births include Charles E. Curley and Carrie Curley s boy Ada Cissette and Charles E. Curley s boy Fred W. Comstock and Marion Comstock s girl Edna Keller and 254 Mulberry girl numerous other births listed Deaths include Paul J. Hartley meningitis George Koniger excessive heat Addison Mitford abscess and several other causes Mary E. Ewing paralysis Myrtle Hizer inanition Gladys Healey dysentery Marie Fitzgerald dysentery Fred Taylor inanition Edith Brown inanition Jerry Haley heart failure Rosa Gardner heart failure Infant Armstead cholera infantum Minerva Septius pneumonia Guido R. Pressler brain trouble George A. Lusley cerebral effusion and more Marriages listed: Charles M. Scott and Flora B. Wilson Frederick Fesster and Bessie M. White Arthur C. Demaree and Edna E. Edwards Willam Mazurette and Olga Junghaus Robert Rice and Mary Wacker William S. Staley and Anastasia Blair
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Birtha
Charles E
Carrie Curley
Ada Cissette
Senate Ave
Fred. W
Marion Comstock
Pennsylvania St
Edna Keller
Nuts
Bessie Morris
Door of Hope
Albin
Coffin
Birch-ave
Paul J. Hartley
Hillside Ave
George Koniger
Mulberry St
Addison Mitford
W. Washington St
Bessie P. Harris
Silver-ave
Florence Cowan
S. Olinois-st
Mary E. Ewing
Maryland St
Myrtle Hizer
Indiana-ave
Gladys Healey
State-ave
Marie Fitzgerald
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fred Taylor
Agnes-st
Edith Brown
Alabama-st
Jerry Haley
Prospect-st
Rosa Gardner
Center-st
Infant Armstead
Smith St
Minerva
Charles M. Scott
Flora B. Wilson
Frederick Fesster
Bessie M. White
Arthur C. Demaree
Edna E. Edwards
Willam Mazurette
Olga Junghaus
Robert Rice
Mary Wacker
William S. Staley
Anastasia Blair
Building Permits for Cottage and Additions in City
E M Niven Buckle street near Mine Teenth street files a cottage permit valued at 3900. John Osterman at Tenth and Hii nois streets seeks an addition costing 1500. A W De Haven 1215 Ash street applies for repairs of 150. Gesma Rover at Churchman avenue and Minnesota street proposes a shed worth 100. George Schmidt 1246 S Meridian street seeks an addition of 25. D B Brenneke 608 N Illinois street requests repairs totaling 500.
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E. M. Niven
Buckle-st
Mineteenth-st
John Osterman
Tenth and
Hiinois-sts
A. W. de Haven
Ash-st
Gesma Rover
Churchman-ave
Minnesota-st
George Schmidt
S. Meridian St
D. B. Brenneke
Illinois St
Sheep Stolen Claim Fails as Davidson Detained
John Davidson is held at the police station after driving a large flock to the Interstate stock yards at 4 am on Wednesday. He claims ownership of the sheep but his lack of references prompted police contact and suspicion.
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John Davidson
Goebel Cases to be Heard With Witness Attachments
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 11 the court opened with Col Jack Chinn searched for a revolver found none. The Commonwealth seeks a ten month continuance while 84 witnesses are absent and 14 others referenced. Judge Cartrill overruled the continuance and authorized attachments to secure witnesses, with returnable dates set for next Tuesday.
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Jack Chinn
Georgetown
Col
Jack
Commonwealth
Sttorney Franklin
Bult 14
Brown
Cartrill
Farmers Try to Wreck a Train at Edgerton
Detectives have chased months of clues before arresting two farmers William Sanford Neve 29 and Samuel Vangilder 15 in Edgerton Michigan. They stand accused of attempting to wreck a Grand Rapids Indiana train at the town.
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Edgerton
Mich
Grand Rapids’ & Indiana
Wm. Sanford Neve
Samuel Vangilder
Interstate Stock Yards Live Stock Market Report
Interstate Stock Yards July 1 receipts include cattle 120, shipments steady. Good to prime export steers 1,350–1,500 lbs average 5.49 to 5.65. fair to medium export steers 1,200–1,400 lbs 5.25 to 5.40. heifers and cows range with prime to fancy exports at 4.25 to 4.50 and 3.30 to 4.25 respectively. Hogs receipts 2,450. good to choice lights 4.0 to 5.5. mixed and heavy packing 5.37 to 5.40. sheep and lambs light offerings with spring lambs 4.50 to 6.00 and yearlings 2.75 to 3.75.
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Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Bryan Opens Campaign in Lincoln with rally crowds
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 11 the Democratic presidential campaign opened with afternoon and evening ratification meetings led by Bryan Towne and others. About 33 000 people heard speeches as Bryan urged voters to back the party in November and defend the nation’s liberty against imperialism.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Towne
Stevenson
America
South Africa
Postum Compared To Coffee As Aid For Nervous System
Dr Jas Wood of Philadelphia warns coffee harms the nervous system causing dyspepsia weak eyes heart palpitations kidney disorders skin eruptions and fatigue. He promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe alternative supplying phosphate of potash and nutrients to rebuild nerves while tasting like coffee.
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Jas. Wood
Philadelphia
Indignant Woman Accuses Detectives in Larceny Case
Mamie Denker of 26 Buchanan Street went to police to denounce Detectives Asch and Griffin for accusing her of stealing money from Ada Baker, restaurant keeper at 27 Virginia Avenue. Denker admitted tossing Baker's purse into a vault but claimed she got the five dollars from her husband. As the baby was with her, she was detained on larceny charges. Capt Kinney notes she admitted the purse act but asserts the money came from her husband.
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Mamie Denker
Buchanan Sr
Asch and Griffin
Ada Baker
Virginia Ave
Kinney
Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Prices Diary
Indianapolis Union Stock Yards reports Wednesday receipts with cattle and hogs prices. Good to prime steers range around 525 to 525 per 1 500 pounds. fair to medium steers near 480 to 525. heifers and cows chart 410 to 435 for good to choice and common grades. Hogs mixed and heavy packers priced 5 30 to 5 40. lightweights 5 40. sheep and lambs listed with values around 1 50 to 4 50 for various weights and grades.
Grain and hay market brief with mixed grain prices
Wheat shows firmer futures with several red varieties around 8 to 8.04 cents and July around 0.803 dollars. Corn weak with white and yellow lots across Nos 1 to 4 at 4 to 4.9 cents. Oats show weakness with No 2 white at 27 percent and No 3 white at 26 percent. Hay figures list No 1 timothy at 12.50 to 13.00 dollars and No 2 timothy at 11.50 to 12.00. Inspections log multiple cars by grade and color across wheat corn and oats.
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Hay
Timothy
Y MI Capital Council to Meet for Timothy Kelly Funeral
Members of the Y. M. I Capital council No. 276 are asked to meet at their hall Friday at 8 a.m. to attend the funeral of Brother Timothy Kelly. Members of other councils are invited. Wear badge and gloves. Wm. P. Duffy, president.
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Y. MI Capital Council
Timothy Kelly
Wm. P. Duffy
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Four injured as stairway falls at Chicago terminal
Four persons were badly hurt Wednesday when a stairway collapsed at the Chicago terminal station at Sixteenth and Halsted. Police and rescue crews responded to the scene to aid the injured and investigate the incident.
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Chicago
Trenter Railway
Sixteenth and
Halstedsta
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