The Great Actor's Exit Edwin Booth Dies in New York
Edwin Booth dies at the Players' Club in New York after a brief illness. Attending were his daughter Mrs Grossman and son-in-law, Supt. McGonigie, and friends. Funeral set for Friday at 9:30 in the Little Church Around the Corner with Bishop Potter presiding.
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Ags
Booth
St. Clair Smith
Mr. Grossmen
McGonigie
William Bisham
Thomas Farrell
Narapansett
New York
Edwin Booth
Potter
Houghton
C. M. Bisham
Washington
Joseph Jefferson
A. M. Palmer
Justice Daily
Park Goodwin
East Johnson
Horace Farish
William Bishoem
Boston
Auburn Cemetery
St. Gaudens
Players’ Club
Great Excitement in Quiet North-Side Neighborhood
A Levey family sought plumbers at 887 S New York St triggering a scare of robbery. Police surveilled overnight as two plumbers worked. later a younger family member revealed the real reason for calls. detectives found no robbers and the plumbers continued work. Separate case: Fireman Michael Mountain faced a board of public safety over an insult to Mrs Palmer of 67 Huron St, with a threat from Mr Palmer and a noted concern for safety pending board advisement.
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S. New York St
Levey
McGutt
Thornton
Michael Mountain
Geo. Palmer
Huron St
Board of Public Safety
Mountain
Talking to the Jury in Eyster Murder Case
Deputy prosecutor Cox opened the Eyster murder case with a four and a half hour statement. Defense attorney Hugg argued that all evidence is circumstantial and that Parker and McAfee were at the scene but not proven culprits. The defense assailed police bias, while supporters of the defendants claimed a biased push by officials and cited Detective Thornton’s testimony as supporting innocence.
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Cox
Eyster
Atttorney Hugg
Parker
McAfee
Thornton
Silent Orators Commencement at Deaf and Dumb Institute
The semi-centennial class of twelve graduated on Wednesday at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb with seven boys and five girls. Gov. Jlautthews attended and gave an address. ex-Gov. Porter spoke to the graduates, with sign language interpretation. Rev. Frank Tlood gave the invocation and Dr. Randthaler spoke on "The annual visitor." Board members Chas. H. Haugh and Joseph J. Blase were present. Some graduates spoke or recited in sign language. notable themes included Washington Irving, The world of to-day, Work, and a farewell from Whittier, with speakers from Centerville to Mishawaka.
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Deaf and Dumb Institute
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Gov
Jlautthews
Porter
Frank ©. Tlood
Randthaler
Chas. HE. Haugh
Joseph J. Blase
Board of Trustees
Michael Hoar
Margaret M. Loose
Washington Irving
Chas. B. Krueger
Centerville
Mary KR. Given
Indianapolis
Wim. H. de Poy
Star City
Walter Finley
Xlarmony
Used-To-Be
Gertrude IE. Wells
Mishawaka
Dora Tanner
Nora B. Bennett
Faxmersbore
Joel L. Gilbert
Strawus
Bank Crush Strikes New Albany Ind Bank Closes
The New Albany banking company shut its doors Wednesday morning. Director W L Brey fogle extended a deed of trust for 300000 dollars of Chicago property to benefit creditors. Assets total 212000 with 100000 liabilities. Parousa Wash First National Bank also closed its doors Wednesday, linked to Spokane bank failure. Fire in San Francisco Wednesday destroyed a whole block, two firefighters killed by falling walls.
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New Albany
Ind
New Albany Banking Company
W. L. Breyfogle
Chicago
Parousa
Wash
First National Bank
This Place
Spokane
San Francisco
Prgest
Local incidents and lawsuits cross 19th century record
Fire chief Pat Fanning fell from a ladder injuring his arm while Everett Thorp was fined $500 for drawing a revolver on clerk Miss Holliday over a love dispute. John K. Allen seeks foreclosures and back salaries totaling thousands on Castle engine works. A supreme court decision upheld a $7,000 award for Waldron in a theater ejectment case from 1887. Multiple births, deaths, and marriages listed along with numerous license records for marriages and names in the period.
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Pat. Fanning
Everett Thorp
Miss Holliday
New York
Cadi
John K. Allen
Castle
Ife
Supreme Court
Geo. A Dickson
Henry KE. Waldron
Taylor
Waldron
Park Theater
Bliss
John
Angel Wharton
Mrs. Green
Charles and
Ernestine Cravens
Amanda Wiilheit
Chas. Jones
James Fletcher
Id. Markey
Wm. Pyler
Charles Hy ‘Trotter
Gertha Viola Shaw
Warner J. Coordes
Louisa Steinmeyer
William T. Slider
Anna M. Smith
John B. Wood
Jessie J. Inning
Jessa KE. Mann
Electrc Leatherman
William J. Poorman
Kate H. White
Charles H. Schmid
Margaret O. Reifel
Frank
P. Aspinwall
Pannie Pearl Wallace
Clarence Sullivan
Tincy Sutherland
James M. Leathers
Unda Carnahan
Daniel Weinbrecht
Mollie Brooks
William Barker
Minnia Meekner
George Sauer
Helen Schmutte
Edward Culbersson
M. Myrtle Martindale
Vwillisia Wright
Mamie Slarper
James Harrison
Mary Willett
John J. Madden
Josephine T. Owingo
Rufus V. Webb
Minnie Miller
RITUAL IN GERMAN AT KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SESSION
Second day of the Grand Lodge session debates German ritual printing after last year's English-only decision. Delegates amid contention elect Russe as supreme representative, signaling support for German ritual in Indiana. Also notes officers elected, finances, and Pythian Sisters convention updates.
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Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
W. W. Blackwell
Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Jas. E. Watson
Winchester
Jas. M. Hatfield
Huntington
C. F. S. Neal
Lebanon
H. D. Grahas
Union City
J. H. Russe
Lawrenceburg
Shively
A. C. Hawkins
Jivansville
Dir. Russe
Indianapolis
Indiana
Mr. Russe
W. W. Blakewell
Knights of Pythias of
Blakewell
Wim. D. Kennedy
Wilmington
Del
Order
Willey
Delaware
Pythian Sisters
Lorraine Hall
Tuesaday
Norassex
Columbus
Josephine Nelson
Della Dunn
Rushville
Flora Kelly
North Judson
Crand
Mabel Teague
Indianpolis
Edith Jackson
Richmond
Emma Green
Friends of the Order
Masonic Hall
McKinley Nominated Likely At Republican Convention
Columbaus Ohio June 7 The Republican state convention opened with strong support for Gov. McKinley while bitterness from the senatorial fight subsides. Charles R Grosvenor chaired temporarily as delegates awaited a Thursday session likely to see a tariff plank clash.
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ColumaBus
Gov. McKinley
Foraker
Sherman
Chas. R. Grosvenor
Prophet Wappenhans Predicts Warmer Thursday Night
Prophet Wappenhans asserts heat will rise after Wednesday and hints at a bright Thursday afternoon and night. The weather outlook suggests warmer conditions with continued clear skies into the evening.
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Wappenhans
Dalton's Bates House Hat Store Straw Hats Sale
Mothers encouraged to buy two sturdy straw hats for their boys at Dalton's Bates House Hat Store for 26 cents.
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Dalton’s
Bates Bouse
Testimony in Borden case reveals strange visitor theory
New evidence unfolds as Miss Gordon and witnesses recount the morning after the tragedy in Naw Breerorp. Kiernan maps the house and describes sightlines to Mrs. Borden’s body while Morse, uncle of the accused, recalls being in the area and hearing Lizzie move about before the murders.
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Mass
Borden
Miss Gorden
Thomas Kierna
Kiernan
Lorders
Lizzie
Mrs. Lorden
Mr. Borden
Jordens
Pigot
Miss Borden
Indictments in Green Town bank case name ex governor
Grand jury report reveals fraud charges against ex Governor Chiese and directors John W. Paris and cashier Lewis S. Walden in the Green town bank failure. Paris and Walden face multiple counts including embezzlement false pretenses and receiving money while bank insolvent. warrants issued for arrest. Dwiggins cleared for lack of involvement. Chase resides Irvington. wife notes he is away in Pennsylvania and will preach Sunday in Plainfield.
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Roxomo
Ind
Greentown
Chiese
John W. Paris
Lewis S. Walden
Chase
Paris
Walden
Dwiggins
Ubase
Chage
Irvington
Sun
Lathers Union Faces Scab Recruitment Amid Strike
No agreement yet between Lathers' union and contractors. President J Kandel says ads for scab workers have appeared in Chicago papers by Persifor Tall. Randall notes one scab worker arrived and left on the spot. Union demands 50 cents more per day. contractors expected to meet soon. Ayer's Sarsaparilla ad appears at end.
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Lathers’ Union
J. Kandel
Chicago
Persifor Tall
Randall
Tan Sun
Indianapolis Anti Liquor League Eyes Mayoral Hopefuls
An energetic anti liquor league member says the group will be strong enough by election time to help elect or defeat candidates. David W. Coffin is named as a potential mayoral candidate, with others like Sullivan Downing Martindale and Denny discussed. The league plans growth, targeting 100 members per Protestant church by fall, and broader labor support, while district races for school commissioners proceed with multiple Democratic hopes and factional maneuvering. Vonnegut seeks re election in district 9 asserting two decades of service and progress. Garver criticizes election inspector selections as Frenzel influenced, vowing to challenge at the ballot box.
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Anti-Liquor League
Tue Sun
Legenue
Sullivan
Downing
Martindale
Denny
League
Tie Sun
David W. Collin
Indianapolia
Coffin
Californias
Kenzel
J. J. Garver
Garver
Wrenzel
Jacob W. Loeffler
Borst
Frenzel
Clemens Vonnegut
Augustus B. Coeppers
Vonnegut
Ren
Tam Sun
Abrams
Dr. Garver
Gen. G. W. Koontz
W. L. Becks
James M
Judge Rules Demand Must Precede Court Action in Street Lien Case
Judge Hammer held in the Indianapol is Union case that a street sprinkling lien requires a prior demand for assessments before suit. The decision, in Myers et al v. railroad, says many similar suits arise from small principal sums and costly costs, with liens prioritized over taxes. The ruling sustains the demurrer and costs awarded. city Board of Public Works meets on grading and paving projects including Summit and Tecumseh streets, and notices for cistern, sewer, and brick pavement work.
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Hammer
Oliver C. Myers
Indianapolis Union Railroad Company
Mahog County
Bafora
Board of Public Works
Summit St
Keller
Chiosts
Tecumseh-st
Clifford
Orangeaves
John
Spann
Seventh-st
Hillave
Drake
Market
A. Bruner
Meridian-st
Ray
Morris-sts
Nhe
Linden-St
Prospect
Orange-sts
Michigan-st
Biske
Westers
St. Clair-st
Massachusetts-ave
Alabama-st
Clifford-ave
Tarphys Murder Shows Gaps In Witness Accounts
The Haughville case over John Tarpey’s shooting fuels distrust of initial explanations. Conflicting testimony about a masked murderer and the missing money drawer prompt investigators to doubt the robbery theory. Tom Shaw reiterates honesty of statements while deputies and locals question what truly occurred. Deputy Thorpe arrived soon after the shot, with crowd behavior unclear.
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Hye
Haughviille
John Tarpey
Onsen
Tom Shaw
Tun
Thorpe
Pressure on governor over supreme judgeship
The governor faces heavy lobbying for the supreme judgeship. Candidates include Judge Robert Lowry of Fort Wayne and Thomas Marshall of Columbia City, with others from Fort Wayne Connersville Richmond and more. A decision is not expected before next week as all applicants seek a fair hearing. It is likely either Lowry or Marshall will win. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised at 67 N. Pennsylvania-3.
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Bing
Robert Lowry
Fort Wayne
Lowry
Thomas Marshall
Columbia City
Goody- Koontz
Samuel Hench
Taos. Hillston
D. W. McKee
Connersville
Thomas Study
Richmond
Judge Lowry
Marshall
Briggs Urges Presbyterians to Fight Heresy, Rally for Smith
Dr. Charles Briggs in the New York Evangelist calls for a legal and doctrinal mobilization within the Presbyterian Church to defeat a perceived minority driving heresy trials. He condemns public prosecutors against acquittal verdicts and supports Prof. Henry Smith, now awaiting trial, urging presbyteries to unite and defend church unity.
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New York
Presbyterian Church
Charles Briggs
General Assembly
Gulf
Appellee
Briggs
Revolutionary Party
Henry Smith
Notre Dame Welcomes Papal Legate Satolli
Lavorty Indiana June 7 Spl 1 Merc Satolli representative of Pope Leo left Notre Dame at noon Wednesday for Washington. Faculty extended homage to the Italian with cordial meeting between the delegate and Rev l father Soris founder of the order. Satolli praised Notre Dame as magnificent credit to its founder builders and president after a Washington hall reception and Sacred Heart prayers before leaving for Vandalia depot.
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Washington
L’ather Soris
Satellissus Notre Dame
Washington Hall
Satolli
Church of the Sacred Heart
Vandalia
Batolli
Indiana
Swindling Picture Enlargement Agents Reported in City
City authorities warn of fake picture enlargement schemes similar to Louisville operations. Agents solicit homes with a speech about enlarging a family portrait for material costs, collect 65 to 75 cents, then vanish. Supt. Colbert notes many victims and warns residents to avoid dubious firms while distinguishing them from legitimate dealers. The notice ends with a reference to a shop at Wm. L. Hider's.
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Supt. Colbert
Tau Sun
Louisville
Colbert
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