The Leaded Child Burton Day Faces Court
Burton Day a bright ten year old appears in Commissioner Van Buren's court for passing a counterfeit dollar. shopkeeper Fred Schuetzer and Casper Hedrick testify as the coin is produced. The judge laughs at the scene before committing the boy to jail to reflect on his prospects in life.
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Burton
van Buren
Washington St
Fred, Schuetzer
Schuetzer
Casper Hedrick
Teuton
Man Strikes Wife on Capitol Ave Near State House
On Capitol avenue near the state house a man struck his wife Mrs. Charles Lake causing her to fall. Police later arrested him. In court she shielded him but witnesses testified he hit her three times. Judge fined Lake 100 dollars and ordered 120 days in the workhouse.
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Capitol Ave
State House
Charles Lake
Capitolave
Ohio St
Charles
Lake
Vanderbilts in New York and Paris obituary notices
The Vanderbilts arrive in New York aboard the steam yacht Valiant after departing in 1893 with Mrs. Vanderbilt amid ongoing gossip. In Paris a deputy and former minister of commerce Pierre Legrand has died, marking notable deaths in the news.
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New Yor
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
Valiant
Paris
Pierre Legrand
Commerce
Holden company closes Park engagement with Roxy the waif
Amusements note Park theater updates include new electric fans ahead of Monday start of continuous performances. For three days Passion's slave leads the bill with vaudeville acts. Performers include Bonnie Lottie, the Boomans, Moreland and Thompson, Dixon and others. Jas McCoy signs with Gale's comedy company for next season, noted for playing 19 instruments and drum major skills.
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Holden Comedy Company
the Park
Roxy
Park Theater
Passion
Bonnie Lottie
Boomans
Moreland
Thompson
Dixon
Bowers
Irvin T. Bush
Victor Ellis
Mendoza Sisters
Harry B. Castle
Ed Eagleton
Roberta
Doretta
Indianapolis
Jas
McCoy
Gale
Old Sol Won't Be Outdone In The Heat Wave
Weather reporter notes extreme heat across Indiana and Ohio with drought, wind, and scorching temperatures. Cutworms devastate crops while farmers suffer. Walter Hansom of 606 E Eleventh St endures a severe sunstroke. ambulance brings him home, prognosis doubtful.
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Dore Johnson
Court House
Walter Hansom
E. L Eleventh St
Heat Wave Prostrations Rise in New York on Saturday
New York reports four heat prostrations by midmorning with 86 degrees at 10 o clock and rises to 92 by 1 PM intensifying conditions in sweat shop and tenement districts. Washington notes 80 to 85 in the middle Atlantic and Ohio valley as a hot wave is expected to ease by Saturday night.
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New York
Mercury
Washington
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Love and Bloomers Break Up New York Lovers
Minnie Fruhan ends engagement after her suitor Jacob Kuntze objects to her wearing bloomers for bicycle riding. The couple, both from Manhattan, had planned a May 28 wedding but the disagreement over attire led to the split, with Minnie declaring she will continue to ride and wear bloomers.
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New York
Minnie Fruhan
Sullivanst
Minnie
Jacob Kuntze
Willettst
British Warships to Probe Jeddah Consul Killing
Report from Jeddah says several British warships head to the port to investigate the assassination of Consul Richardson. He died after eight Bedouin Arabs opened fire as he walked with British vice consul Brandt, who was badly wounded. Fifteen arrests reported. authorities promise punishment, even if Britain makes no requests. Also notes the sudden demise of a five month old collie pup named O Grady in the Johnson family.
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Jeddah
Consul Richardson
Brandt
O’grady
Dove Johnson
Johnsons
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented for Sale
Advertisement notes leaky cisterns repaired and cemented at $1.50, with pumps offered at factory prices. Contact Butts at 133 Indiana Ave by phone for details.
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Indiana-ave
Tax Levy Debate and School Board Debt Concerns
A Sun article quotes County Commissioner Reinecke backing Roth in district 7 and criticizes the school board's rising levy. It notes $700,000 debt amid claims the board misuses funds, detailing historic levy increases from 1890 to 1894 and questioning care of tax money.
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Roth
Reinecke
the Sun
Magill
Ricketts
Manual Training School
Indianapolis
Tar Sun
Paris Green Fatal Misadventure Sparks City Panic
Boarse of 272 i Court St consumed Paris green after a despondent evening over a talkative workman. He left home to wander away, returned at 4:15 a.m. pale and ill, with Dr Wands summoned. Baase shows signs of recovery.
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Chris
Boarse
I. Court St
End of a Snap Iron hall receivership near end
Judge McMaster stated the Iron hall receivership will be a nominal trust by July 1 as the end nears. All claims must be filed by June 10 and the final dividend projected to total between 35 and 40 percent.
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Iron Hall
McMaster
Prince Linguaglossa challenges Cavallotti to duel
In Rome on June 1 Prince Linguaglossa, son-in-law of Premier Crispi, challenged Deputy Felice Cavallotti, leader of the extreme radicals, to a duel over Cavallotti's accusations against the premier.
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Rome
Prince Linguaglossa
Crispi
Felice Cavallotti
Waverly bicycle company opens new building in city
Saturday evening between 8 and 11 the 162 incandescent lights of the Waverly bicycle company building at Pennsylvania and Chiosts will glitter for visitors. The new structure features plate glass windows on two sides, a handsome interior, and flowers for decoration. Sig Maroni will attend, and young ladies and gentlemen from the main office in evening dress will hand out roses to guests.
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New Waverly Bicycle Company
Pennsylvania
Chiosts
City clinic interns plan strike over dormitory conditions
Four internes at the city dispensary endure a cramped, overheated room as winter chills persist. Dr Lambert has spent a solid month seeking relief from the Board of Works to improve the dilapidated building and sleeping arrangements.
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Lambert
Board of Works
Government to sue over Shelby seizure at sea
Victoria reports on June 1 that the British government has hired a leading attorney to pursue action against the schooner Shelby. The vessel was seized by the United States cutter Corwin for entering prohibited sealing grounds with unsealed sirearma aboard.
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Victoria
Shelby
United States
Corwin
Murder Motive Robbery Suspected In Croncher Case
Deputy Severn cites evidence of a meticulous murder tied to robbery in Ironton cattle financier Fr. A. Croncher who vanished last week after cashing 118. The National Detective Bureau chief Ainge returns from Chicago with claims of solid proof and predicts dramatic developments soon. He reportedly flew to Cincinnati after appointments at the office.
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Fr. A. Croncher
Ironton, O
Ainge
National Detective Bureau
Chicago
Cronadier
Grand Hotel
Severn
Cincinnati
Doane Reports Cleveland Carlisle on Gresham Train
Chicago dispatch notes an interview about the Gresham funeral train where Cleveland fears the free silver craze could alarm foreign investors over a 50cent silver dollar. Carlisle says the craze is abating in the south and used the trip to gauge sentiment. Washington report adds Crutchfield predicts free silver wins in Kentucky.
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Chicago
John W. Doane
Cleveland
Carlisle
Gresham
Washington
Journal
Crutchfield
Garlisle
Kentucky
Indignant Soldiers Dismantle State Cannon Fleet
On memorial day at Vienia Kansas a salute exploded injuring Privates Fennell and Walker as guns aged be neglected pattern. In a span of night soldiers broke into artillery HQ and spiked every gun with rat-tail files destroying all state artillery beyond repair.
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Kansas
Vienia
Kan
Fennell
Walker
Vessel Colima Sinks After Cargo Shifts in Storm
San Francisco June 1 reports Mazatlan special stating all Colima survivors were badly bruised. The captain and officers drowned at their posts as the cargo shifted and the vessel failed to right. Boats capsized. those picked up by the San Juan endured heavy suffering.
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San Francisco
Examiners’ Special
Mazatlan
Colima
San Juan
More Arrests Target Schoenholz Fire Bugs
New York police fire marshals and the district attorney announce a coordinated effort yielding new information that implicates many suspects at large and suggests further arrests within days in the Schoenholz arson case.
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New York
Schoenholz
City Board Sets Sidewalk Rates and Contracts
The Board of Works met Saturday to set sidewalk charges and approve cement walk contracts. The city engineer will charge five cents per lineal foot for private brick walks surveyed. Ohio street cement walks between Mississippi and West awarded to B Porter at 91 cents per foot. Julius Keller contracted for Meridian street cement walks at 1.32 dollars per foot and 12 feet wide, plus Maryland street works at 1.79 for new walks and 50 cents per foot for resurfacing. A petition seeks a new bridge over Pogue's Run at Clifton Avenue. Sanitarian Wynn reports multiple Meridian and Broadway catch basins in bad condition and emitting odors. Foreman Phipps directed to investigate.
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Board of Works
Satuday
Ohio St
Mississippi
West
B. Porter
Julius Keller
Meridian-st
Madison-ave
Merrill-st
Maryland St
Linois-St
Kentucky-ave
Pogue’s
Clifford-ave
Sanitarian Wynn
Meridian St
Broadway
Foreman Phipps
Court Disunites Local Couples in Saturday Proceedings
Saturday sessions severed unions among Lola and Geo Williams Rosa and Harry Church Martha and Willard McGuire Albert and Maggie Reardon Jennie and Geo Verney Jennie and Wm Hart Nancy and Simon Davis and Wm and Alice Jackman in a series of separations.
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Lola
Geo
Williams
Rosa
Harry Church
Martha
Willard McGuire
Albert
Maggie Reardon
Jennie
Verney
Hart
Nancy
Simon Davis
Alice Jackman
President Diaz Ill in Mexico with Eye Inflammation
June 1 report states President Diaz is seriously ill with inflammation of the eyes. The brief item notes the condition while not detailing diagnosis or prognosis, reflecting a cautious health update from official channels.
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Diaz Il. Crry
Mexico
Diaz
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Laibach Capital
Two sharp-earth quake shocks were felt in Laibach the capital of Carniola. The downtown tremors startled residents and caused brief alarm as reports described the quake striking in the Vienna June 1 telegrams.
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Vienna
Laibach
Duchy
Carniola
Lord Sholto Douglass Marries Loretta Addis in California
San Francisco reports Lord Sholto Douglass wed Loretta Addis after a rushed ceremony at a court house in Garden City. The Marquis of Queensberry’s son recalled marriage plans once sober and said he might return to England if his father approves. Local reporters note the couple spent the day traveling and dining before boarding a train back to the city.
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San Francisco
Lord Sholto Douglass
Marquis of Queensberry
Loretta Addis
Bakersfield
Cal
Sholto
Loretta
San Jose
Garden City
Court House
Lord Sholto
England
Captured Patriot Leader Arrives in Cuba From America
Havana reported June 1 that Azcuy Diva, authorized by New York revolutionaries, arrived to form rebel bands in Pinar del Rio and land an expedition by Enrique Colazo. Police halted him from swallowing a paper bearing the name Cornel. Homes searched. rebel chiefs captured. Jacksonville report says Marti alive and Comez wounded tale false.
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America
Havana
Marti
Comez
Justice Refuses Hull Plea in Contempt Case
Justice Lockman fines James Hull ten dollars and costs after Hull allegedly knocked his wife down. Hull denies the charge. Mrs Hull failed to appear despite a subpoena, and a constable was sent to compel her attendance.
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Justice Lockman
James Hull
Squire
Hull
A Step Toward Fairness Pirrspure Wage Increase
The 10 percent wage raise covering Carnegie's 25,000 employees took effect Saturday, marking a notable step toward fairness as workers receive higher pay.
City Life notes and local incidents from May
City life itemizes May events including 1000 treated at the City dispensary, a Detective Thornton returning from Cincinnati with William Walker, a Gosport man indicted for counterfeit dollars released on recognizance, a band schedule change to Saturdays on the Grand hotel balcony, a mugging on 282 W Washington street with no clue, a Hall place boys brigade win 17 to 9, heat-related injuries at the Sherman house, a bicycle collision with a dog, Justice Lockman sentencing Emanuel Rowe for a pitchfork incident, laws from the last legislature delayed, and Railway conductors aiding Billy Wheedon in a fare dispute defense.
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HH. Severin
Europe
Thornton
Cincinnati
Wm. Walker
Wagner
Gosport
Jas. Jefferies
W. Washington St
Hall Place Boys’ Brigade
Meridiansts
Wesley
Arnold
Queisser
Rouse
Woodbridge
A. Glassman
S. Ilinois St
Emanuel Rowe
Walter Shelby
Brightwood
Burford
Matthews
J. E. McCullough
John H. Holliday
Frank Coffin bond reduced after pale appearance
Frank Coffin appeared in federal court and moved to set aside a $25,000 bond forfeiture. Judge Baker canceled the forfeiture with the district attorney's assent and lowered the bond to $5,000. Hannah Swift and John Roberts signed the instrument obligating Coffin to appear on September 10 for the second bank cases trial.
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Francis Coffin
Baker
Frank Coffin
Hannah Swift
John Roberts
Coffin
Kidnapped Child Reunited With Mother In Kokomo Case
Hazel Scott six is found near an Indiana town after being abducted by her divorced father William Scott. Indianapolis detective Oscar Wiltey and a constable traced the boy to Ludlow and Knoff residence. Scott fled when the search warrant arrived. the child led officers to the grandfather’s home before being returned to Kokomo with her mother.
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Lupnow
Hazel Scott
Kokomo
Ind
Oscar Wiltey
National Detective Bureau
Indianapolis
Wm. Scott
Knoff
Scott
Nine Die in Epinpurau Colliery Fire Collapse
The Fifeshire colliery shaft at Epinpurau caught fire on Saturday morning and remains burning. Nine workmen were killed when a section of the mine collapsed during the disaster.
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Epinpurau
Fifeshire
Drowning Tragedy In Clinton Narrowly Claims Siblings
In Clinton Iowa on Friday night the son and daughter of William Nagle drowned while attempting to save a drowning brother. The boy fell into the Mississippi River and the girl leaped in to rescue him. The siblings, identified as the Nagles, perished in the attempt.
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Clintor
Wm. Nagle
Mississippi
Capt Eli Ritter Describes Big Dinner on Decoration Day
Captain Eli Ritter recounts a long awaited meal shared with Noah Mann in Morgan County during decoration day events. He recalls an old fashioned country dinner with every delicacy, noting he felt fit and ate full rations while observing the weather’s hot, rainy, torrid atmosphere on decoration day.
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Ritter
Eli Ritter
Morgan County
Noah Mann
Sailors Desert Philadelphia Crew Over Patriotism Dispute
New York June 1 Crew aboard the new American liner Philadelphia deserted Friday night over alleged patriotism issues and pay disputes involving foreigners. Officials blame two disgruntled sailors but say the ship will sail as scheduled with a full allotment.
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New York
Philadelphia
Maddog Wound Spurs Wild Chase in Duncan Area
A maddog created consternation near Delawzarest and Duncan on Saturday. An officer shot the animal but it was not killed, the bullet only wounding it and making it more aggressive. The dog ran down the street and disappeared. no bites were reported.
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Delawzarest
Duncan
Half Million Fire Loss at Harburg Controlled
A Friday petroleum blaze in Harburg burned five oil tanks and other property before being brought under control. Inner tanks remain ablaze with losses estimated at 500000 dollars. The Galser factory and the American petroleum works were saved.
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Hampare
Harburg
Galser
Denver Weather Fears Flood Recurrence After Deluge
Denver authorities warn of renewed flood danger as heavy rain and snow over several days threaten to repeat last year’s disaster. Railway managers brace for possible disruption and damage to tracks and services.
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Denver
Police Parade in Brooklyn Amid Heat Wave
In Brooklyn on June 1 the annual police parade was held despite extreme heat. About a thousand officers formed the line and were reviewed by the mayor.
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Brooklyn
Aged Woman Assaulted by a Tramp in Riverhead
In Riverhead New York on Friday night Mrs. Mary Ranor an elderly widow was waylaid and severely beaten by a tramp demanding money. The incident reflects a random street assault in the area as police investigate this crime.
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RiverRac Ead
N. Y
Mary Ranor
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Sol
Ingalls Block
Lake Superior
Indiana
Ohio
Terre Haute
Wappenhans
Economic Board of School Commissioners
Paris Green
J. Frenzel
Chiefy Ainge
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City Life
Woods
Wim, L, A. Elder
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