Ford's Theatre Disaster Toll and Aftermath
Washington June 10 debris cleared at Ford's Theatre and a revised list shows twenty dead and five wounded. Names include George Allen and others from Pennsylvania Virginia New York and Kentucky. Officials blame criminal carelessness from Congress and workers who undermined walls to install lights. The war department morgue held a gruesome scene as survivors received aid and inquiries begin into blame and safety reforms.
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Washington
Ford’s
George Allen
Pennsylvania
George W. Arnold
Virginia
J. W. Boody
New York
Samuel P. Lene
Government Printing Office
Winder
War Department
Wnsite
Wasitincron
Dunsi
A. N. Gerault
New Jersey
Ele
Wasiis Gros
Hull
Jol Ainsworth
Record Department
Pension Bureau
Congress
Found infant left in outhouse behind Hui N Alabama street
A four week old white baby boy with unknown parentage was discovered in a rear outhouse behind 388 Hui N Alabama Street near a Swedenborgian congregation. A white man was seen entering Friday afternoon and a strong cord tied to a rafter was found the morning of the discovery. The infant, neatly dressed, had two bottles of milk and food in the basket. Neighbors are caring for him until arrangements are made.
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Hui N
Alabama St
Wirlis
Train held up near Ormmonoon Kansas by bandits
The California express No. 3 westbound on the Santa Fe road was stopped at 1 30 Saturday by five bandits who seized $2 000 and blew open the express car with dynamite. Messenger Whittlesey was wounded yet refused to surrender and will recover. The robbers escaped on horses. Cincinnati bank in Millsboro closed by controller. deposits 270 000.
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OrmmAnoon
Kas
California Express
Whittlesey
Dalton
Red Rock
Monuments Weather Gossip and Indiana Forecast
A whimsical weather note from Washington Street and Aug Diener predicts cooler temperatures with increasing clouds and local rains. The piece references the Gay Weather Man and stray lines about sprinklers and inspectors needing rest. Indiana forecast remains generally fair with sporadic clouds and a slight dip in temps through the weekend.
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Forscoth
May &T Times
Indiana
Ban on Supreme Judge Appointment Narrowed to Applicants
Governor Matthews weighs all applicants for the vacant supreme judgeship with an impartial hearing. He has nearly decided who to appoint, and no solicitation is likely to change his mind. Judge Marshall of Columbia City is favored by friends. A Bluffton delegation urged Judge Daily for the post.
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Supreme
Matthews
Marshall
Columbia City
Bluffton
Judge Daily
Cholera on the Increase Across Cities
The dispatch reports 70 cholera deaths in Mecca on Friday signaling a rising outbreak. It notes appearances in Narbonne on the Bordeaux to Cette railway, the death of Dr Mecle of Warbonne hospital, and President Fowler’s order to tighten port watch and end summer leave for medical attaches in Britain.
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Alexandria
Mecca
Paris
Narbonne
Bordeaux
Cette
Mecle
Warbonne Hospital
London
Fowler
Political maneuvering heats up for city convention
The executive committee faces a split between Downing and Sullivan factions over timing of the nominating convention. A petition calls for a June 1 meeting at the Kheureks club rooms to set dates for a convention no earlier than June 28 and no later than July 1. Mayor Sullivan seeks to rally ward support while Downing backers push for an early gathering.
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Downng
Taggart
Sullivan
Tris
Thos. Taggart
Ely
Isr
Kheureks Club
Ibape
City Vietyard
Transauion
Downingites
Tayeart
Sullivan Folks
Prosecution Faces Conflicting Hatchet Testimony in Borden Case
Repvomp Massachusetts June 10 The prosecution fights contradictory witness accounts on the handle of the hatchet found in the Borden residence cellar. Edson testified the hatchets were carried away in a bag while others said they went with a searcher. Medley’s testimony described a hot barn scene with undisturbed dust and clear footprints, while Bliss Borden noted the barn door was fastened.
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Borden
Repvomp
Mass
Edson
Fall River
Lie
New Bupronin
Nelson
Fleet
Mima Borden
Robingon
Mullaley
Marzi Meet
Quicer Medley
Iedley
Bliss Borden
Dead Cincinnati magnate reappears after years missing
L W Davidson of 193 Christian Ave encounters Arthur Gainsford in a downtown restaurant. Gainsford, once a prominent Cincinnati businessman believed dead since 1886 after Europe romance with May Ogburn, confirms he is alive and prospering. The tale details Gainsford's vanished years, his presumed Venice death, and family disposal of his estate. The story links to Gainsford’s sisters in Cincinnati and a Niagara Duke visit with a gold plaque amidst fair celebrations.
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L. W. Davidson
Christian Ave
Arthur Gainsford
Cincinnati
Gainsford
Wnauker
Joke on Morris ends in fake arrest in Indianapolis
Morris J Brush and Bob Springsteen plot to scare traveling buyer Fred Morris with a mock arrest in a store. Harry Springateen, aided by a deputy, appears with a fake warrant as a crowd watches. Morris is led to a cellar, then released after the prank. The event ends with Morris accepting orders for goods and the prank declared the best joke on record. Local court cases note a dog bite award and a railway yard case. local saloon league officers are listed.
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Velen Stora
Fred. Kiorris
New York
Morris
Sole Coods
Cheit
Cand
Ore
John Brush
Brush
Rush
Etere
Mr. Brusa
Bob
Apo Morris
Yates House
Morria
Ami
Springsteen
Upos
Sida
Larry Springateen
Tmikins
Bharry
Fred
Piast
Nana
Harry
Tiorris
Borris
Ierry
Washington St
Pete Bond
Bo Springsteen
Morris Ramas
Géeng
Clorris
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nerve and Body Strength
An old ad copy claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves nerves fatigue and tiredness, with a bold promise of renewed strength and relief from headaches.
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Hood
Riot at Romeo Ends in Multiple Deaths among Strikers and Negroes
June 10 dispatches describe a brutal canal-area clash near Romeo between contractor armed workers and strikers. Accounts differ on who fired first. at least five killed, twenty wounded, and several captured. Gov't militia deployment followed as tension rose in Will and Cook counties.
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Carcado
Romeo
Lemont
Will County
Ling
Yook County
Newroes
Beteen
Jaudwig Ruger
Pian
Negrosa
Joliet
Cireaca
Li . G
Jeston & Special
Chicaxo & Alton
Juemont
Sherif
Oviock Y Puie
Hughes
Cook County
Cottey
Canal Contracto
Bank directors elect Norman Dyram as president at Capital National
Shy Dad has BMW Pasay Westley reports Capital National Bank directors elected Norman Dyram president and ex president Wilson vice president of the Rearway Bank. Chas J Doherty re elected cashier. Examiner Young declined presidency, staying in government service. Resumption set for June 14 with aim to have at least $750000 on hand, extension likely. Examiner Young to retain control until controller’s notice. Curesona June 12 world fair open Sunday. injunction stay granted. bond filed. injunction hearing next Thursday. Straw hats advertised at Dalton’s Bates House.
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Westley
Capital National Bank
Norman
Dyram
Wilson
Rearway Bank
Chas. J. Doherty
Young
Doherty
Curesuo
Fuller
SOHIGL BOARD ELECTIONS Quiet district contest and protestant angle
The SOHIGL board election proceeded with light turnout, Char s Martindale leading in the third district amid German and aero element support while others like O Brien and Dooppers vie in the sixth, fifth districts. Circulars via A P A circulated urging Protestant votes, sparking Catholic sympathy for Loepper. final tallies expected under 490.
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Thas
Chas
Martindale
Chag. Martindale
Aero
Garver
James V. Cifat
Pridag Aigia
A. PL AL Lut Ldo
Daniel Ou’ Brien
Vyhere
Qoigrien
Gelvin
Mr. O'Brien
Offut
Kenzel
Argust Doeppers
Partic
A.D. A
George Borst
J. W. Loepper
SUN
Yrenzel
Logpper
Lorst
Aix. Oxist
Loepper
A. [Oe Oh’ss
Catho Biy
Lis
Lis Only Reply Was: “Lai
Trains Collision Claims Dozens in Nicaragua
June 10 near Sabana Urande two trains collided after a night conductor and engineer left a standing train unlit on the track. A passenger train plowed into the stalled car, killing nearly a dozen and injuring many. Separate Marion county meeting heard awards for strawberries and fruit. court delivered first degree murder verdicts against Ed Weadee and John Parker in a sensational case with jurors, witnesses, and alibi disputes surrounding the Lyster murder.
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Manacua
Nicaragua
Sabana Urande
Hyster
Parker
McAfee
Ed. WeAdee
John Parker
William Tiamilton
Iuyster
Cox
Lyster
Ifattie Hutchell
Deus
Dar
Holtvman
Nyster
Davon
Stee
Carrie Spaulding
Tealing
Kealing
Criminal Court
Wes Pack
Aps
Frossenter Holtman
Nellis Wilson
John Lawrence
Chas. Jackson
John Wilton
A. Spauliding
Ae Bea
Parker and McAfee
Harry Siet
Charles Hyster
Charles Kyater
Ile
Anu Mertes
Holtzman
Lyster Parker
Weaver and York Visit Sparks Third Party Support in Indiana
In Ladora Indiana on June 10 Gen James Weaver and Hon George York of Michigan drew a large crowd of labor and industrial groups from northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Weaver spoke at length on current issues and predicted the third party triumph in the next campaign. The gathering marked the first in a series to unite the party for aggressive work.
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Latorrn
Ind
J—Elkhart
Jas
Weaver
George Ll. York
Michigan
Indiana
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Committee On Public Buildings
Ford
John Bussius
District Columbia
Arthur L. Dietrich
Kentucky
Jeremiah Daley
James R. Fagan
Kansas
Joseph B. Gage
David C. Jordan
Missouri
M. M. Jarvis
J. Boyd Jones
Wisconsin
F. B. Loftus
Flw Mueder
B. F. Miller
Stoward
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William Schriever
Maryland
Tf. S. Wood
J. J. Chapin
South Carolina
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Capt. Dowd
Flo
Mr. Furniss
Abe Springsteen
Theater
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Citizens’ National Bank
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Lim
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Bite
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Ofey Dre
HW. Hobbs
John Mescell
Superior Court
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Supreme Court
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Board of Public Safety
Union of
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Nestoss
Vouley
Hanks
Shy
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Dalton’e Bates
Yeats
Sohigl Board Elections
Morer
A. P
Biers
Westie Ulyen
Newsercu
N. Y
Brown
Frank Leslie
William
KK. Wilde
Qsenn Wilde
Gress
Vulgny
Srd
Frines
Marion County Agricultural and Horticultural Soclery
State House
Theodore Wilson
J. N. Catton
Benjamins Fyner
A. E. Eichoif
W. B. Flick
B. Plick
W. W. Woollen
J. A. Norwood Sched
Tee Eyster
Parker and
Adah
Ivster
Hindge
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