Hoosiers Fall to Boston in Nine-Inning defeat
Boston beat Indianapolis 6 to 3 in nine innings as Clarkson and Kelly held the visitors in check after an early burst. Moffatt and Buckley starred for Boston while Moffatt steadied after the first inning. Base hits favored Boston 8 to 7 with numerous errors by both sides.
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Boston
Hoosiers
Clarkson
Kelly
Moffatt
Buckley
Brack
Bostons
Lynch
Lassstetbess
Sokib
Indianapolis
Detroit Beats Phillies With Sharp Offense But Errors Hinder
Detroit wins 11 base hits and 4 errors while Philadelphia collects 7 base hits and 6 errors in a 4 to 2 game. Detroit finishes with 11 hits to Philadelphia's 7 in a high scoring matchup.
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Detroits
Philadelphia
Phillies
Detroit
Sheridan Bill Creates General of the Army Post
The Sheridan bill passed the House and became law. President Cleveland signed the measure, creating the office of general of the army and nominated Gen. Sheridan, with the Senate confirming the nomination.
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Washington
Sheridan
House
Cleveland
Gen. Sheridan
Senate
Stricken Division Commander Under Sheridan Dies at 58
New York June 1 Gen Henry W Birge a famed division commander under Gen Sheridan in the Shenandoah battle was stricken with paralysis and died Friday morning at age 58.
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Sheridan
New York
Henry W. Birge
Shenan- Quab
Prohibition Press Officers Elected at Denison Meeting
The Prohibition Press Association held an adjourned meeting at the Denison house Thursday at 7 o'clock and elected officers. Geo. RB. Scott of the New York Pioneer was named president, I. K. Funk of the New York Voice vice-president, J. i L. Thomas of the American press association secretary, F. B. Cressy of the Detroit Centre treasurer, and J. B. Cranfill of the Waco Advocate executive, completing the executive committee.
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Prohibition Press Association
Denison House
Geo. RB. Scott
The
New York Pioneer
Dr. I. K. Funk
New York Voice
J. i L. Thomas
American Press Association
New York
F. B. Cressy
Detroit Centre
J. B. Cranfill
Waco
Texas
Advocate
Police Scramble Halts Yonkers Boxing Bout
A crowd of 100 gathered at a Yonkers hostelry to watch welterweights Tom Murphy of New York and Hugh Daly of Chicago battle for 200 dollars. A police cry caused a stampede and the bout was postponed for a week.
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New York
Yonkers
Tom Murphy
Hugh Daly
Chicago
Death by Own Action At Shannon West Middlesex
Mattie Cook a 19 year old girl was found dead in her room at West Middlesex on Thursday with an empty bottle beside her A letter left addressed to Charles Heasley who had called the night before The couple were soon to be married police report the suicide note and the upcoming marriage in Shannon Pa June 1
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Shannon
Mattie ‘Cook
West Middlesex
Charles Heasley
Heasley
Bicyclists Urged Space At Fair Grounds
A citizen proposed dedicating space at the fair to bicyclists. He said a track would keep powerful-legged riders off sidewalks and reduce hazards. The suggestion was presented Friday morning as policy.
Bloomington Building Loan Association Incorporates
Articles of association for the Mechanics' building loan fund and savings association of Bloomington with a capital stock of 1,000,000 were filed with the secretary of state Friday. Also filed were articles for the Limeay street railway company with a capital stock of 25,000.
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Association of the Mechanics’ Building, Loan, Fund and Savings Association
Bloomington
Limeay Street Railway Company
Washington correspondents depart for St Louis convention
Forty two Washington correspondents arrived in the city Friday morning at 6 40 oclock en route to the St Louis convention. They were breakfasted at the New Denison and given a short ride about the city resuming their travels toward St Louis at 8 oclock.
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Washington
St. Louis
New Denison
Brilliant banquet honors President Carnot in Paris
Baron Von Mohrenheim Russian ambassador hosted a brilliant banquet and reception Thursday night in Paris in honor of President Carnot. Ministers, diplomats, and leading men attended the event.
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Carnot
Paris
Dune i
Baron von Mohrenheim
Big Lake of Timber Sale Reported in Wisconsin
Cureprwa Wisconsin June 1. A D Lonthas sold 90,000,000 feet of standing timber for 4,000,000 to speculators. The activity indicates a large timber harvest tied to Big Lake timber holdings and nearby Crafter partnership in Timber For. 8400,000.
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Cureprwa
Wis
A. D. Lonthas
Poisoned ice cream sickens village in church social
BonpvinllE Virginia June 1 A church social in Russell four miles from BonpvinllE ended with ice cream serving. Within hours about 100 attendees were poisoned. Mary Fleming Horace Johnson Mrs Cannon and a child died. Dozens remain ill as doctors race to treat the victims and authorities investigate how the toxin entered the dessert.
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Bonpvinlle
Russell
Christian Church
Enemies in the Camy Gray Kot Solid for Indiana Democracy
A prominent Indiana Democrat says Gray Kot lacks wisdom and leadership and that ill will toward him exists within Hendricks club. He cites Gray's gubernatorial record, reluctance to speak at conventions, and possible rail against Thurman for vice president. He predicts Indiana voters prefer Thurman as second on the ticket.
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Gray Kot
Indiana
Hendricks Club
Gray
St. Louis
Joe McDonald
Democratic Party
Washington Post
United States
Thurman
Three Lives Lost in Eureka Iron Works Blast at Wyandotte
A boiler explosion at Eureka iron works in Wyandotte Michigan Friday morning tore the building apart. Eight men were inside. three were killed Geo Green M Armed Terry McCloy night watchman Patrick Finn Jr water tender and five others badly burned or injured including Left Cur H F Pocock and Joseph Willis. The great plate mill 90 by 100 feet with a 60 foot high floor was shattered.
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Wyandotte, Mich
Eureka Iron Works
Wyandotte
Geo. Green
Terry McCloy
Patrick Finn, Jr
H. F. Pocock
Joseph Willis
Saloons Knocked Out As Brooks Law Closes 4000 Philadelphia Stores
Philadelphia reports that at midnight the Brooks law shut down over 4,000 liquor stores. On Thursday many closed permanently and continued to sell until the last moment. By Friday morning the city tally dropped from over 6,000 saloons to 1,340.
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Philadelphia
Seven fears sentence for burning of a school building
Harthorn Crvvy Indiana June 1 Allen Pyle a notorious character was sentenced Friday morning to seven years in the penitentiary for burning the Calf school house north of the city.
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Harthorn Crrvy
Ind
Allen Pyle
Youthful Murderer in Lake City Tragedy
In Lake City Minnesota on June 1 a six year old boy son of B Rogers struck five year old Walter Montgomery over the head with an iron rod during a quarrel causing his death. The case presented a shocking incident highlighting violence among youths and prompting local investigation and discussions on safety and parental supervision.
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Lake Crry
Minn
Sps
B. Rogers
Walter Montgomery
What the Convention Did for Us
A Washington Street merchant cites two clear gains from the prohibitionists convention. It drew three to four thousand visitors to the city, leaving a favorable impression and likely future benefits. Hotelier Cullen estimates at least $10,000 in delegate spending, while Secretary Gillett laments a lost promotional opportunity and broader state representation.
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Washington-st
T. J. Cullen
Grand Hotel
Gillett
Board of Trade
Real Estate Transactions Show Light Market Activity
The weekly real estate report notes very light activity with seventeen building permits totaling $6,525 and average under $200. Transfers were down from prior weeks though Friday had thirteen conveyances totaling $13,415. Notable Friday sales include Lytle J. Hunter selling a circle lot to Mary E. Reeves for $2,150 and Mary A. Daniels selling a Mississippi street lot near Indianaav to G. N. Joss for $4,500.
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Circle
Lytle J. Hunter
Mary E. Reeves
Mississippi-st
Indianaavy
Mary A. Daniels
G. N. Joss
Rich old gambler buys Sun papers from newsboys
An elderly, slightly drunk man stands before the post office, handing out nickels to shouting newsboys and buying copies of The Sun. He boasts of having money to spare and enjoys the scene, while a regulator shouts and hustles the crowd to intervene.
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Thz Sun
Gas mains under construction in Indianapolis streets
The Indianapolis Gas Co is laying an 8 inch high pressure main on South West Street from Washington Street. The Trust Co has reached Seventh Street with its pipelines and is extending them from Central Avenue in both directions. A trench is dug on Alabama Street to Home-age. At intervals Thursday evening gas was introduced into the Trust pipes for cleaning, producing a roaring noise heard in distant parts of the city.
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Indianapolis Gas Co
S. West-st
Washington-st
Trust Co
Seventh-st
Central-ave
Alabama-st
Trust
Brewers Paid in Cincinnati Lockout at Workmen’s Hall
In Cincinnati on Friday locked out Brewers received five dollars each from funds raised by local and New York sympathizers. Joseph Kumli Fred Heuss and William Armbrasher, formerly with Morlein, got eviction notices from Justice Horneberger to vacate Brown street premises owned by Mrs Gerst, Morlein foreman. They say they are current on rent and blame malicious motives for the action.
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Cincinnati
SIL
Workmen’s Hall
New York
Joseph Kumli
Fred Heuss
Wm. Armbrasher
Morlein
Justice Horneberger
Brown St
Wmn. Gerst
Morlein’s
Weather update for Indiara and Tlinois-Light
Fresh northerly winds bring fair conditions across Indiara and Tlinois-Light. Skies remain mostly clear with comfortable temperatures and no precipitation anticipated. Highs around seasonal norms.
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Indiara
Tlinois
Damaged Affections Suit Filed In Kansas City
Miss Bila E. Wing formerly of Excelsior Springs sues Christian Frank a retired merchant for breach of promise. She seeks damages of fifty thousand dollars. The case arose in Kansas City on June 1 as a Special to the Star.
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Kansas City
Bila E. Wing
Excelsior Springs
Christian Frank
Woman shoots Whitney in Rawson court drama
In Cricado on a Friday morning Judge Jamison’s court saw Mrs. Rawson fire five shots at Col. H. W. Whitney, mortally wounding him. She surrendered to arrest as the Rawson case drew renewed attention after her husband’s divorce suit and earlier son’s shooting. Whitney’s wound is from the left side. The case has drawn extensive court attention and featured several previous confrontations.
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Cricado
Rawson
Whitney
Italians sought for trust company work force
A Sun reporter observed many Italians on the trust company's lines, with an overseer saying good men could be found if widely known. A trust representative proposed forming an employment bureau to supply laborers, noting natives willing to work should be placed, and that labor societies could help rather than criticize.
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Sun
Trust Company
Gibney
Made Husband lecture to be delivered at Memorial church
A Friday night lecture titled Made Husband will be given by Will Cumback at Memorial Christian Church. The report notes local health concerns with diphtheria scarce but scarlet fever and measles affecting children.
Abused Wives Seek Divorce In Superior Court
Helen Stroyer charges husband Lewis with abuse, no support, suspected infidelity in Ohio and state, and drunkenness. She seeks $400 alimony from his $100 monthly railroad engineer income. Married in Aramantha. Collins also seeks divorce from Cornelius Collins after months of drinking and repeated beatings, a 30 day workhouse sentence, and further vandalism leading to recommittal.
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Helen Stroyer
Lewis Stroyer
Superior Court
Lewis
Ohio
Aramantha
Collins
Cornelius Collins
Wrork House
Dissolution Sought for Cincinnati Planning Mill Co
Cincinnati June 1 The directors of the Cincinnati planning mill company have petitioned for dissolution claiming insolvency with 9500 liabilities and 3000 assets. The co operative concern formed after the carpenter strike. officer I Henry Brackhaus is named as creditor while others say he collects funds for the company and does not account for them.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Planning Mill Company
I. Henry Brackhaus
Cincinnati Ladies Invite Mrs Cleveland to Exposition Opening
A Cincinnati delegation led by Mrs Alphonso Taft visited the White House on June 1 to invite Mrs Cleveland to attend the Cincinnati exposition opening next month. Introduced by Mrs Carlisle they were joined by Congressman Butterworth and Cincinnati chamber president Goodale. Mrs Cleveland welcomed the visitors and expressed hope she and the president could attend.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Alphonso Taft
White House
Cleveland
Carlisle
Butterworth
Goodale
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Emperor Frederick and Empress Head to Potsdam Palace
The emperor and empress with Sir Morell Mackenzie and a few attendants traveled by steamer Friday morning to Potsdam. They will reside at Friedrickton palace, which has been specially prepared for the emperor.
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Berton
Morell Mackenzie
Potsdam
Friedrickton Palace
Slashing of Railroad Rates Shifts Local Travel Costs
The Panhandle lowers Chicago to Cincinnati round trip to six dollars while the Monon counters with a three dollar Indianapolis to Louisville rate. The Monon offers Greencastle routes, potentially forcing Panhandle cuts. W H Fisher of the C H & D plans a June 12 2.50 round trip from Indianapolis, trimming Cincinnati rates.
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Panhandle
Chicago
Cincinnati
Monon
Louisville
Indianapolis
Greencastle
W. H. Fisher
A Lusher Before the Mayor in Police Court
Three drunks and two fugitives faced the police court docket on Friday morning. Euphonius Sands, fugitive from Clayton, charged with forgery, was sent back to Clayton. Charles Hansen, a ticket of leave, was returned to reform school. All the drunks were ordered to the work house.
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A. Lusher
Euphonius Sands
Clayton
Charles Hansen
Reform School
National Committee organizes officers after convention adjournment
After adjournment of the convention the new national committee met in the Denison parlors and elected officers: Chairman Samuel Dickie Albion Michigan Vice-Chairman A A Stephens Pennsylvania Secretary J B Hobbs Illinois Treasurer S D Hastings Wisconsin.
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The
National Committee
New National Committee
Denison
Charman
Samuel Dickie
Albion
Mich
A. A. Stephens
Pennsylvania
J. B. Hobbs
Illinois
S. D. Hastings
Wisconsin
Counterfeiter John Wildman Pleads Guilty in Court
John Wildman of Geneva Adams county signaled a plea on Thursday after noon but retracted before Judge Woods. Friday morning he confessed guilt and received a one year sentence at Michigan City plus a $100 fine. He will likely be taken north Friday.
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John Wildman
Geneva
Adams County
Woods
Michigan City
George Wise Pleads Guilty in Book Theft Ring
George Wise, aide to William Harrison, admitted guilt in a Bowen-Merrill company book theft case and drew a one year term in the northern prison. Harrison faces trial on Saturday in the same criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wise
William Harrison
Bowen-Merrill Company
Harrison
Big Judgment Against Fletcher in Wallace Receiver Case
Judge Sullivan in the circuit court Friday morning awarded William Wallace as receiver a judgment of 20569.23 dollars against Elijah T. Fletcher. The suit concerns yearly notes issued to the Fletcher and Sharpe bank, with Wallace acting as receiver for the bank.
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William Wallace
Elijah T. Fletcher
Sullivan
Fletcher and Sharpe Bank
Wallace
Goblet Speech on Tisza Incident Draws Praisepress
Paris June 1 Special report notes the moderation of Mr Goblets remarks on the Tisza incident in the chamber Thursday night surprised many. The speechs dignity and firmness earns praise across the press.
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Paris
The End Near for General Sheridan in Washington
Washington June 1 Spl News reports General Sheridan sank further as doctors warned of grave danger. With multiple physicians consulting and heart specialist Dr Pepper summoned, the ailing commander showed no real improvement and a crowd gathered outside his hotel as the end appeared near.
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Washington
Sheridan
Lincoln
Dr. Pepper
Philadelphia
Gen. Sheridan
Wouldn't Stay at the Poor Farm Escapes
John Benson a Missouri pauper valued at ten thousand dollars escaped Friday morning from the county asylum where he had been a voluntary inmate since last fall. He had arranged to be kept until death with ten thousand dollars in four percent bonds reverting to the county upon his death. Albert Sahm served as his guard at the asylum.
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John Benson
Missouri
Benson
Albert Sahm
Fires Cause Small Damage to Homes and Stables
Several small fires damaged structures in the city Friday morning. Stables at 316 and 318 East Washington Street and dwellings at 812, 314, and 321 East Court Street sustained light burns with total damage around 150 dollars. The home of Chris Wishmeyer at 258 North David Street also suffered about 50 dollars in root damage. Nearby lawn chairs at Wim L. Eider's were affected as well.
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E. Washington-st
E.court-St
Chris
Wishmeyer
N.david- Bor-Shes
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Michigan
Seven Fears
Will Cumback
Memorial Christian Church
John Connors
Campbell Friday
Sammy Durand
Macauley
Macauley Sr., Drank A Cup of Rye Thursday. Dr. Fletcher
Tammany Braves
W. J. Ripley
Indianapolis Water Company
Taylor
G. R. Root
Union Railway Company
Judge Howe
State Teachers’ Association
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Robert Spencer
Evansville
E. J. Bryan
Vincennes
Lillie Martin
Western Female Seminary Association
Norris
Fish
Shultz
Bettie Wishard
Oxford
Vance
Foster
Powell
Jones
Fraus
Emperor Frederick
Lamourns
Wim. L. Eider’s
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