Reward Offered for Return of Oscar A Baker
Governor Hanly announces a 3000 reward for the apprehension and return of Oscar A Baker, accused of trying to bribe an Indiana House member during the sixty fourth General Assembly. The case stems from an exposure by Representative Ananiag Baker and ensuing grand jury indictment in Marion County.
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State
Ananiag Baker
Indiana House
Frank Hanly
Capuloy
Indiana
Baker
Atarian
Wheras
General Assembly
State of
Inétona
House of Representatives
Oscar A. Baker
Urthe
Marton County
Criminal Court
Central Assembly
Sixty-Fourth
Gener Assembly
J. Prank Hanly
State of Indiancy
Marion County
Perann
Sherif
Fe Capito
Indianapolis
United States
Fred A. Time
Anaias Baker
Rochester
Ind
Woman 18 Detained Over Minnie Williams Conduct Inquiry
Minnie Williams, labeled one of the nation’s notorious shoplifters, is detained by detectives Kinney and Morgan for questioning to determine if she committed thefts in Indianapolis department stores. A mug shot and measurements were circulated to police, noting she denies past thefts and claims two years of respectable conduct in Chicago. Her prior arrests span Chicago Kansas City St Louis and other western cities. She has a sister and a husband, and recently visited relatives. authorities continue questioning with no admissions.
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Mingie Williams
Palse
Kinney
Morgan Tursday
Indianagglis
Bertillyn
Willems
Bert Perrott
Mingle Wiiliame
Chigagoi
Chicago
Kansas City
St Louis
Indianapolis
Ute
Manning
History of the Burton Case
Timeline of Burton case actions from 1904 to 1906. Indicted in St. Louis for voting as attorney to block a fraud order involving Rialto Grain while a senator. multiple trials, reversals, and appeals. Burton resigns senate seat June 4, 1906. Gov Moeh appoints F D Cabrro to succeed.
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St. Louis
Rialto Grain Company
Muilly
Adams
Brewer
United States Supreme, Court
United States Supreme Court
Verdier
Siz
Burton
Moeh
Kansas
F. D. Caburo
New Officers Named in Dogeville Tonopah Firm
The Dogeville Tonopah Binding Company at 41% Traction Terminal names D. F. Swain as President A. C. Dunn as First Vice President Carl L. Roast as Second Vice President E. O. Matlock as Treasurer C. D. Trowbridge as Secretary Directors include D. F. Swain E. O. Matlock A. Dunn B. Cohen A. C. Kynette G. B. Rost Carl F. Rost.
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Dogeville Tonopah
D. F. Swain
A. C. Dunn
Carl L. Roast
E. 0. Matlock
C.D. Trowbridge
David F Swain
EO. Matlock
A. Dunn
B. Cohen
A. C
Popular Sunday Cincinnati Fares Debate Patched Ups
A newspaper note reports that a $2 fare hike on Sunday Cincinnati trips reduced patronage yet operators expect continued growth in passenger earnings. Public pressure grows as some officials advocate restoring last summer’s rates for June excursions to boost ridership and revenue.
Thunder and heavy rainfall disrupt city as storms sweep in
The weather office forecast fair and warmer conditions on Thursday but a line of strong storms altered plans. A multi hour downpour Monday produced 1.39 inches, with 1.75 inches in one hour, flooding basements and blocking tunnels. Lightning struck two buildings, damaged fuse boxes, and a horse was killed. Indianapolis endured the country’s heaviest rainfall, with the storm spreading into Tuesday, raising the chance of more storms Tuesday night and Wednesday. A note on local ads follows, mentioning medicine and carpet cleaning services.
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Weather Department
Nomeone
Binkent
B. Ohloat
Indianapolis
Game Called Off by Wet Grounds
Opening game between the Millers and Hoaslers was postponed due to wet grounds. Weather left the field unusable, with the ground too damp for play.
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Millers
Hoaslers
Grace Van Studdiford to Sing at Fell Bank Park This Week
Grace Van Studdiford, famed soprano with the Bostonians and later leading her own company, will perform at Fell Bank Park this week after rain postponed Monday’s show. The management confirms Tuesday afternoon’s performance, with many fans expected to attend. The Indiana native, formerly Alex Grace Quivey of North Manchester, combines beauty and trained voice in a noted concert presence.
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Grace van Studdiford
Donna Sopramos
Aga Star
Red Feather
Fell Bank Park
Ainger
Beautify Park
van B Studdiford
Indiana
Alex Grace Quivey
North Mavehester
Burton Resigns Senate After Appointment in Kansas
Special to Topeka reports Gov Hach names FD Coburn to fill an unexpected term as Burton resigns from the United States Senate. The Kansas farmer tale notes 12 dollar monthly wages and a hometown affection for Burton who is described as a man of integrity.
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Kas
Hach
FD. Coburn
Btate Board of Agriculture
Dofenh
Burton
United States
Burdina buys cigar stand in Spencer hotel lobby
The Burdina sugar company of Winnapolis has purchased the cigar stand in the lobby of the Spencer hotel Bis The new senator is a native of Jefferson Inds and it td xard will rapidly ae gounty Wisconsin and about 6 years quite other similar stands The company is a new ont and tx introducing several to Hee walked of age Thirty-Hee years ago he walked ee eee gare om his native home to Kanu landing 4M Franklin county cund firing on as a farm hand at plz per month His duties were to care for care After years of Ward Work he fought a farm of his own He it was who during a corn famine some years ago demonstrated to farmers thug they cad profitably feed their sur pln of wheat to their stock He proved that alfalfa was a profitable crop He became editor of a Hyemtack journal and later his Red tine Seles of Tamphlets on farm work came In great demand Mr Coburn will not make a crop pre Getwon although be in better qualified to do so then any other man in the west He has a coatem of crop reports which are greatly sought after and are eagerly watched for by all who are Interested Im the subject which js by spectiators They report scient Mates but conditions His two key words are work and accuracy
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Burdina Sugar Company
Franklin County
Hyemtack
Coburn
Bailey Bailey May Fail To Appear At Convention
Texas orator and Democratic meeting stalls as Bailey silence sparks doubt. State central committee plans a Wednesday conference at Wetnessex. rivals and candidates gather at Grand hotel to map strategy amid possible Bailey absence. Boiler kills three in Lyons Kentucky. mill explosion injures several others.
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Texas
Grand Hotel
Tuemiay
State
W. H. O'Brien
Joseph Beiley
Joseph Bailey
Bailey
Benator
State Central Committee
Miners Awe as Ohio Troops Arrive in Dillonvale
In Dillonvale on June 3 1900s era report recalls a mine strike and arrival of 1207 National Guardsmen. Troops, under Gen Speaks and Col Weybrecht, patrol the district with signal and hospital units. Union miners protest state troops while awaiting Columbus conference results.
Abilene Loyal to Burton in Senates Scandal
A special to the Sup describes Abilene Kansas on June 5 as Joseph Ralph Burton, long a Kansas senator, faces conviction for violating a statute and receiving fines and imprisonment. The piece traces his rise from Indiana origins to Abilene’s boom era, his reform rhetoric, and the public reaction to his legal troubles.
Flood Destroys Scottown as Two Women Die
A severe flood in Scottown swept through the town at 2 am, washing away bridges and destroying two stores and several houses. Two women drowned and four others were fatally injured as two hours of heavy rain inundated the area, with nearly every building left unrooted from its foundations. Farmers suffered heavy losses as the creek overran its banks.
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Scottown
Altars Lighted by Storm Torch at Dobson Wedding
Morning ceremony at Holy Cross church in Wolcott featured Miss Katherine Ryan and Miss Anna Dobson as bridesmaid with a high nuptial mass. The stormlighted altar flickered as the couple departed to a secret wedding tour amid rain and a small reception at 318 Waientrat.
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Katherine Ryan
Pp. W. Ryan
HS Wolcottat
Joby W. Dobson
Postal ‘Telegraph Company
Holy Cross Church
James W. Wade
Anna Dobson
Jos. W. Greenan
Orman
Lohengrin
Pal
Wehers
M. J. Maddtrn
M. J. Dobnon
Anna Ebert
Emi H. Ginnsz
St. John's Choir
Kyrie Elleson
Gloria Lin Rxcetss
Milfard
Mary Cantion
Cradley
Vytarty Grady
Ave Afarti
Avalieria Rusticana
Cantlon
Mendelssohn
Deluged Telegrams Rally Against Rail Rate Law
Washington scene shows heavy lobbying as the railroad rate regulation bill opens in the Senate With almost 100000 petitions and about 1000 telegrams from railroad workers groups protesting anti pass provisions Vice President Fairbanks presents a union telegram The bill reportedly restricts passes for railroad employers and families Deluge of messages follows opening remarks and anticipated conferees’ stance.
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Scrippe-LeMay
Washington
Senate
Fairbanks
Deluga
Iil
Harmon
Washington-av
Chamberlain elected as governor in Oregon race
Partial returns from Portland indicate Democrat George Chamberlain leading for governor by more than 20, with Republicans sweeping the U.S. Senate race. Jonathan Bournes appears set for another term as senator, and Fred W. Mulkey elected for the short term, shaping the state ticket.
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Kerippe-McRa¢ Brees Association
Portland
Ore
Dune
Murder Case at Shelbyville Involves Guard McEachern
Hector McEachern, indicted months earlier for killing William Griffin, faces trial at Shelbyville after a change of venue. Prosecutor Henry Spaan leads the case in Shelby County with defense by Michael Ryan, John Ruckele Yaus, John Kta, and Alonas UWnlz.
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Hector MeEachern
William Griffin
Shemyyie
McEachern
Reo
Connan
MecEachern
Henry Spaan
Hasari
Doctor Exonerates Doctor After Coroner's Verdict
In Danville Indiana on June 5 the coroner’s jury returns a verdict exonerating Dr. Georgy Adens after the body of Mieq Rose Rarian arrives from Waynetown by order of the white attorney. Death is listed as peritonitis from unknown enurer, and Attorney J F Lawrence pursuing damage settlement is noted.
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Danville
Jory
Mieq Rose Rarian
Waynetown
Ind
Wiite
Georgy Adens
J. F. Lawrence
de Eden
Ofice
Bryan to Return From Europe for Mass Democratic Rally
New York reports that William Jennings Bryan plans a mass meeting upon return from Europe to rally Democrats around a safer, more conservative platform. The reception is organized by the Democratic Commercial Association with James J. Willett presiding, and Tammany Hall awaits to leverage the event against Hearst.
McCows 10 Testify as State Introduces Last Witness
Special to the Sem Princeton Indiana June 3 a delivery boy from Fort Worth baker helped probe a cake batch poisoned to uncover pillaging of a wagon. Fifteen sick bars triggered town calls for the navy and later all recovered. The baker chose not to prosecute, believing others guilty. Monticello trustee in bankruptcy Chapman testified as last state witness in bank case. The defense prepared to present ten days of evidence at Magementz Bro IN. Both sides attacked the other’s case.
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Princeton
Tnd
Bue
Montichnlo
Ind
INES
Chapman
McCoys
Chin
Aveeta
Tme
Magemetz Bro
Celdry Velce Presents For The Graduate Sale
A local ad offers diamonds watches and jewelry with a sales prompt to call and compare before buying elsewhere. It lists J P Male and Amond Importer and tampler at Monument Place with unclear contact details.
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Call and
Davg Linnerd
J.P. Male
Imiz
Amond
Monument Place
Riot Tangles Iron Workers and Stone Masons in Massachusets Ave Clash
A riot between striking iron workers and nonunion masons on Massachusets Avenue near Pennsylvaniast ended with police intervention. Charles Wright, an engineer, was struck on the head with a sharp tool. Henry Coch, a stonemason, suffered a severe cut. John Gilbert and Harry Lionpairs were arrested for assault and inciting a riot as the crowd dispersed after patrols arrived.
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Charles Wright
Pheinter
Henry
COCH
Stonemason, Sons
Worl
CME
Ender
Harry Summers
Iron Wacker
Joan Gilbert
Bright-st
Trans
Pythtae Grand Castle
Crowds and Police Tense Over Stone Mason Iron Worker Clash
Report describes a dense crowd of Hindreda by a work site where stone masons and iron workers faced a threatening tone. Police intervened as tensions rose with claims of attempts to start trouble and accusations of blows exchanged among workers.
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Jong Masnachurette
Thowe
Uney
Wright
Scoch
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