Ford's Theatre Falls in Washington Disaster
Ford's old opera house now the government medical museum collapsed Friday morning. About 300 clerks were inside and an estimated 100 may be buried. Lincoln was assassinated there, and the floors gave way due to excavating a cellar. Ambulances, firemen, and hospitals rushed in to remove the dead and wounded as the building was condemned.
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Ford
Government Medical Museum
Lincoln
Wranth Miloris
Dserpe
Bhupmeceity
James M. Stewart
Stewart
Cliffe Lowe
Mr. Lowe
L. 8
Lowry
Third-st
Tenth-st
C. A. Huper
George Arnold
Basil Lockwood
P. Im
Howard
Miller
Ohio
A. G. Stunt
Gettysburg
Wood
Jarvis
George M. Arnold
Colored
Virginia
B. HB. Muter
New York
John Bussius
Edwin Booth
Booth
Winter Garden Theater
Tr. Ford
Theater
At & Gepot
Robert Lincoln
Mr. Booth
Collapse at Ford's Theater Kills and Injures Clerks
Wasmington dispatch reports a disastrous collapse at Ford's theater exca vations exposing pension and records rooms. Over 400 clerks were present when the structure fell, with at least 10 dead and many injured as police, soldiers, and medical staff rushed to rescue and treat victims. Basil Lockwood aided dozens by ladder rescue, while reports note massive chaos and national officials coordinating aid.
Despondent Wife Tries Suicide After Domestic Troubles
Mrs. Lena Kiel of 56 N New Jersey st attempted self destruction Friday morning. She undressed in her nightgown and cut five gashes across her throat with a butcher knife, then tried to sever arteries in her wrist. The room was soaked with blood as neighbors restrained her until aid arrived. She was taken to City hospital after learning her husband had left and taken their clothes. Her children were reportedly placed in an institution, and Kiel refuses to disclose their whereabouts.
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Lena Kiel
New Jerseyst
Kiel
Hirschmann
Borden Murder Trial resumes with hatchet finding and witness claims
The Borden murder trial resumed as Officer Fleet said the hatchet was found in the cellar partly covered by ashes. Officer Harrington refuted the outsiders theory by testifying Miss Borden told him she found her sister dead 20 minutes after she left him reading. She said she was in the barn about 20 minutes.
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Borden
New Beproxp
Mass
Fleet
Harrington
Miss Borden
Coroner Beck Disgusted by Tarpey Murder Testimony
Coroner Beck says he is completely disgusted with the testimony and witnesses in the Tarpey murder case. He believes someone present that night knows all about the murder and suspects protection. His theory aligns with the detectives, and he has summoned the wife and sister in law of John Shaw for possible illumination.
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Beck
John Shaw
Strow hat theft case sent to grand jury
Geo Melcomb charged with stealing a strow hat from Cheap John at the market. case forwarded to the grand jury Friday. Fire on Farms Ave near Mt Jackson reported Friday noon. Pine houses belonging to Earnest Spicer damaged about $2,000. Wao E Givens, colored, sued for $5,000 after allegedly being ordered out of Little's Restaurant Virginia Ave due to his color.
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Geo. Melcomb
John
Grand Jury
Tarms Ave
Mt. Jackson
Earnest Spicer
Wao. E. Givens
Little’s
Virginia Ave
Little
Diver Kearney Speedy Performs 100 Foot Feat
An aged newspaper ad promotes Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula and then announces a sensational diving act by Kearney Speedy at Fairview. He will dive 100 feet this afternoon at 6 and again tonight at 4 tomorrow afternoon, drawing crowds to witness the feat.
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Kearney Speedy
Fairview
Bandits Rob Express in Daring Hatchet Attack
In June near Corumsia Illinois a six bandit raid on the New Orleans express on the Mobile and Ohio line netted 10600 dollars plus valuables. Two masked men threatened the engine crew, four forced open the safe, Messenger Branford was bound and gagged after a hatchet blow. Pursuit by over 40 detectives covers territory toward Forest Lawn as passengers react and witnesses may identify suspects.
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Sherif
Here
Forest Lawn
New Orleans Express
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Branford
Bank directors face press blackout on resumption plans
Capitol National Bank directors met in a private office Friday amid questions about successors to Doherty and Wilson and the bank's reopening. Attorney Chambers repeated the press pledge as Manager Young declined comment. Directors said they do not know the controller's instructions, while Young claimed the bank suspended unnecessarily but may resume if feasible.
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Mxammer Young
Paek
Capitol National Bank
Smiley N. Chambers
Messrs
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Wilson
Hamminer Young
Mgr. Young
Ors OG
EO Tomi Bene
Sheriff Seeks Governor Guidance on Roby Race Club Actions
Lake County Sheriff asked Governor for instructions to curb alleged illegal actions by the Roby Race Club. Club figure O Keilly denied violations while Columbian Artistic Club filed incorporation and announced first exhibition for Monday. Governor instructed Sheriff Frederick to enforce sports laws strictly.
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Lake County
Iuriday
Roby Race Club
O'Kiallay
Algo
Columbian Artistic Club
Frederick
Public official urges open news on city dispensary policy
Reporters pressed Dr Morrison of the health department Friday about a rule at City dispensary restricting news. Morrison disputed the rule attributed to Dr Biotlitt and called for abolition, arguing the public has a right to all news from the dispensary.
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Biotlitt
Dr Morrison
Health Department
Mellits
Bloilitt
Morrison
Hudson Savings Bank Fails Amid Tight Money Market
June 9 report from Humpson Wisconsin notes Hudson Savings Bank failing today due to a strained money market. Deposits total about 700000 with many farmers and laboring men affected. Private banker Joseph Miggine of 84 Washington Street with Illinois branches failed Friday. Wm. L. Sherwood cloth dealer also failed Friday with 40000 in liabilities.
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Jorceace
Joseph Miggine
Washington St
Illinois
Wm. L. Sherwood
Humpson
Wis
Hudson Savings Bank
Tday
Disappearances Tied to Grain Dealers Avoiding Assignment
Wanasa Ind and John Overman, Amboy grain dealers, disappeared amid financial trouble. Reports say they became involved with Ohio parties who loaned funds and sought repayment, prompting their departure to dodge assignment.
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Wanasa
Ind
Spi
Thos
John Overman
Amboy
Ohio
Pleasant verse from Jornal on a bilmy day
A short, whimsical verse notes pleasant weather with lines about a bilmy day and future showers. It mentions Dyeing and Cleaning and cites Smith's dye works at 57 W. Pennsylvania-st.
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Smith's Dye Works
Pennsylvania-st
Ex-Consul New Opposes Home Rule in London View
Hon John G New ex consul returns to Indianapolis after visiting Baltimore Washington and New York He plans rest not active work for now He criticizes Gladstone and home rule as impracticable saying leaders seek personal gain He will focus on family and not return to journalism
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Tondon
Iss
Denison Hotel
Teaneseoost
Mr. New
Toy Sun
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Tishins
London
Lyritian
Home Rule Party
People’s Party
Hingland
Hagas
Defense closes in Eyster murder trial with long Kealing speech
The Eyster murder trial neared verdict as attorney Kealing finished a ten hour defense argument after noon Friday. Bleafe and Parker remained calm in court with pink shirts as Prosecutor Holtzman wrapped up the state case and the judge prepared to charge the jury.
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Eyster
Kealing
Parker
Kafee
Holtzman Posca
Gox
Simpie Pineerel Services for Booth Funeral
The article notes simple funeral services for Booth the actor at a small church near by. Potter performed the rites with attendance limited to theater professionals. Floral tributes were many. The remains were taken to Boston by special train for burial at Mt. Auburn.
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Simpie
New You
Hishop Potter
Booth
Martinsville Electric Light and Power Co Assigns Assets
Tantinsville Indiana reports the Martinsville Electric Light and Power Company assigned its assets for the benefit of stockholders and creditors on Friday afternoon. Assets total about $17,000 with liabilities around $10,000. 1K. Scott was appointed assignee.
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Tantinsville
Ind
Martinsville Electric Light and Power Company
Scott
Never Fails Furniture at Wn Elder’s
A historical advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal remedy for bilious secretions indigestion constipation sick headaches and kidney support framed within a dealer notice for Wn Elder’s furniture display.
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Wn. L. Elder's
Simmons
Pulliam Case Dismissal Motion in State Court Fight
Attorney W V Rooker argues to dismiss Pulliam v S J W railroad in Indiana. Judge Bartholomew resists, U S court restraining order prompts debate, appeal likely. Proceedings set for June 20 with further papers prepared in Bult case.
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W.V. Rooker
Bartholomew Tfriday
Pulliam
United States
Indianapolie Bar
Baker
United States Court
Indiana
Bxrtholomew
Booker
Con
Bartholomew
Court of Appeala
Closing session of the Indians Pharmaceutical Association meets at state house
The twelfth annual meeting of the Indians Pharmaceutical Association closed at the state house on Friday after a heated discussion on where to hold the next gathering in Vincennes and Indianapolis. Officer elections included President John Kennedy Vincennes and Secretary W H Stocker Indianapolis with several vice presidents. An evening tour visited Premier steel works and local parks while earlier sessions debated topics from Hydrastia to pepsin theories and education trade matters.
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Indians, Pharmaceutical Association
State House
Helding
Ind
I. G. Eberhardt
Indianapolis
Rank Cartar
J. N. Hart
Ladisnapolis
Sxecativs Camapilitles
Arthur Timberlake
Tudianepolis
Committee On Education
Crownhill
Eairview Park
Strike at Bartell overall plant suspends wages
Sixty girls at Adam Bartell's overall factory in Rictimony Indiana walked out Friday morning over wage cuts. Supported by local unions, they vow to hold out until regular wages are restored.
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Rictimony
Ind
Adam Bartell
Attention Mothers Hat offer at Dalton's Bates House
A catalog style notice invites mothers to buy a straw hat for boys at Dalton's Bates House hat store for 43 cents. The brief advertises low price and location, aiming to attract shoppers with a simple daily purchase.
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Dalton’s
Bates House
Wheeich Artists and Modern Art Plans Revealed
WHEECH ARTISTS WILL GO Modern Art notes Gruelle’s book on Walters collection and bronzes for a future volume. Walters favors Aly. Bowles to publish in this city. Sundry artists including Miss Ketcham and Mrs. Steventon travel to fairs and Europe, with others linked to New York art leagues and the News.
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J. M. Bowles
Gruelle
Welters
Walters
Aly. Bowles
Gentle
Ss Modern Art
Ts Raneto
Orsytha
Hliss Ketcham
Shinnecoux
Margaret Stevenson
New York
France
Gastond
Bir
Steeledge
New York Art League
Mr. Galloway
Edwin Booth
the News
Jiss Ning
Slliss Ads
Court orders World’s Fair Sunday closing injunction
Federal court in Chicago rules the world's fair must be closed on Sundays and will be enforced, with potential military support. About 1,000 soldiers at Fort Sheridan could be summoned if needed. Judge Woods allows an appeal but denies a supersedeas bond and directs an injunction order matching the decision. Attorneys seek further action from Chief Justice Fuller for a supersedeas.
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Chen the
Wasningros
Chicagzo
War Department
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Curersco
Woods
Mrnday
Walker
St. Clair
Directory
Justia Fuller
City Health Chief Explains Hospital Delays Over Delirium Tremens Patient
President Morrison of the City health board says Ferguson of City hospital refused Jiryan Melingh on Thursday due to an ordinance masking delirium tremens cases. He notes Ferguson sought guidance and later admitted the patient once authorized, though some delay occurred.
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Fergeson
Bename
Morrison
City Health Board
Ferguson
City Hospital
Shera
Meliigh
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