McKinley Declines Third Term in Cabinet Statement
President McKinley issued a personal statement at the White House on June 10 denying any pursuit of a third term. He said he would not be a candidate or accept a nomination and vowed to continue serving through a second term. The move aims to quell third term talk and influence political maneuvering.
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Depew
Grosvenor
White House
Cortel
Fairbanks
Hoosevelt
Odell
Foraker
Park Swing Incident Sparks Police and Parent Outrage
In Riverside Park two boys aged 15 to 17 were arrested after a swing broke. Park police demanded payment for damages, totaling $2, with some claiming a $5 levy. Supt Power insisted on payment or prosecution for malicious mischief. The boys, who had $1.93, were released after a nickel from another boy. Parents call the actions high handed as the old swing, deemed unsafe, had been neglected.
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Park
Earl McMahan
Cornell Ave
Fred Adams
Victor
Fifteenth St
Charles Cavender
St. McMahan
Victor Adams
McMahan
Power
Park Board
Walter Brandon
William Hill
Adams
Faullt
H. J. Cavender
Indiana lawmakers discuss volunteer army commissions tests
Congressmen and senators in Indiana oversee a program allowing 14 volunteers for regular army commissions to be examined by Chicago boards. Reports say several failed while a college professor passed. Questions include math like logarithms and a history section naming presidents. Reexaminations occur in Washington if local boards fail. Smallpox quarantine at 815 Chadwick Street ends.
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Board of Examiners
Chicago
Taunton
Washington Board
President OConnell Re elected Headed Machinists Meeting
In Toronto on June 11 the machinists in convention elected officers led by James OConnell as international president and P J Conlon as first vice president. A W Liehmes and George Mulberry were named as vice presidents with Thomas N Wilson as another. A fifth vice president, editor, general secretary and a general executive board remain to be chosen.
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Toronto
Ont
Machinists
James O’connell
International
P. J. Conlon
Siouxity
A. W. Lhieimes
Canada
George Mulberry
Chicago
Ther
Thomas N. Wilson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Post Office Robbery Jury Finds Three Guilty in Asheville
In Asheville on June 11 a jury convicted three men of robbing a post office. The penalty is death. The postmaster was shot during the burglary, many believed he would die, but he recovered and testified against the defendants.
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Asheville
N. C
Emma
Port Royal mine blast leaves 15 trapped in West Newton
West Newton reports the Port Royal mine disaster as time heightens danger. Three men were rescued while 15 workers remain imprisoned in the burning shaft. Rescue crews race to reach the trapped men amid rising flames.
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Pittsburg
West Newton
Port Royal
Gen Knefler Said To Be Dying From Brights Disease
Gen Fred Knefler is gravely ill with Brights disease and may not survive. He has been bedfast for about two weeks, growing weaker, with poor nourishment and a greatly weakened constitution. Three years ago he faced a similar attack but initially rallied, though this time a recovery seems unlikely.
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Fred Knefler
Bright
Interurban Lines Ready for Franchising Battle in Indianapolis
George McCulloch of Union Traction Company, leader of Muncie based Interurban lines, travels to Indianapolis to seek a franchise from the Board of Works. He promises excellent service and a five cent fare aligned with the street railway, with Shelbyville line awaiting financing once approval is secured.
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McCulloch
Union Traction Company
Board of Works
Indianapolis Company
Charles L. Henry
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
United States
Express Companies Planning to Combine
New York June 11. Despite denials, a consolidation of eastern express firms is reported. Plans call for merging American Adams and United States Express, with Senator Platt as president. George Gould aims to bring Pacific Express and its transcontinental line into a eastern merger to face competition.
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New York
Wall-st
American Adams
United States Express
Thos. C. Platt
George Gould
Pacifexepress
Hungry boarders left with unpaid bills and missing owner
Mrs Seymore ran a large boarding house at 223 Nikilnois St. She sold meal tickets to many boarders then vanished on a Saturday night. Breakfast on Sunday found no meals, unpaid wages, rent and bills, and the cook gone. A note claimed she could not be found. The owner claimed part of the furniture and the rest had been taken by Seymore in installments.
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Nikilnoisst
Judge orders boy removed after prayer treatment rules
In Chicago on June 11 Judge Tuthill ruled Christian Science treatment failed to heal Albert Chamberlain’s sprained ankle. The boy, treated by prayer for two years, had a leg that shrank and became shorter than the other. He was sent to a crippled children’s home from his parents.
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Chicago
Christian Science
Tuthill
Albert Chamberlain
Chandler's Case Goes Up In Superior Court
The case of Archie Chandler charged with repreviative bicycles won in the decoration day road race from T. O. Gordon and R. E. B. Springsteen goes to superior court Wednesday or Thursday. Defendants will seek judgment in Justice Stout's court and appeal, with trial on questions of law before the court, not a jury.
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T. O. Gordon
R. EB. Springsteen
Superior Court
A Babe Left On Doorstep Found By Owner
Mrs Perditta Kistner of 710 Madison Ave found a smiling girl baby in a basket on her front doorstep shortly after noon Tuesday. She had been away since about 1 o clock and the infant had been left since that time. Mrs Kistner plans to adopt the child.
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Ison Ave
Battle With a Desperado Near Mayilla Georgia
A sheriff posse including Sheriff Means and five deputies confronted Hance Riley near Mayilla on Monday. Riley opened fire as they tried to arrest him for assault with intent to murder. The posse returned fire and Mathias, a prominent citizen and posse member, was fatally wounded.
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Mayilla
Here
Hance Riley
Sheriff Means
Tiler
John Mathias
Death of Mrs Elizabeth McConnell at Indianapolis home
Mrs Elizabeth McConnell aged 86 died Monday night at her daughter Mrs J De Shong’s home 909 E Georgia St widow of William McConnel long time Cumberland tavern keeper well known to National Road travelers Miss Jane McConnell her daughter is very ill in Indianapolis since her husband’s death in 188.
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Elizabeth McConnell
J. de Shong
Georgia St
William McConne
Cumberland
Connell
Indianapolis
Jane McConnell
Mullally Diamonds Promises Low Expert Prices
J. P. Mullally, Diamonds and Jewelry at Monument Place advertises buyer benefits from low expert prices.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Road trip tips mention Cascarets candy
The note advises travelers to carry Cascarets Candy Cathartic for relief on long drives. It mentions druggists sell them in 1c 25c and 66c sizes and notes adjustments to water and food during journeys.
You Eat Em While You Walk Cascaden Brick Ice Cream
Street vendors sell Cascaden brick ice cream called You Eat Em While You Walk. The product is marketed for on street consumption in urban areas. No specific dates locations or company details are provided.
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Cascaden
Monte Carlo at West Baden hosts high rollers from multiple cities
Poker and horse racing thrill West Baden Springs amid dull season rumors. Ed Ballard runs the gambling under hotel control, with five cent slots and a $500 table, while readers bet on St. Louis and Chicago races from a private upstairs room marked WWBC.
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Baden
Ind
West Baden Springs
Springs
West Baden
Monte Carlo
West
Ed Ballard
Ballard
Opera House
W. B.C
Tron
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Charles F. Turner
West Baden gambling rooms draw weekend crowds
A casino report describes crowded roulette and faro at West Baden with a slick operator predicting outcomes and customers losing heavily. Despite rules, poker and cards run late with guests sitting in, while hotel management allows open gambling to a select guest list.
West Baden gambling and town contrast rise
The article describes West Baden’s gambling scene with guests from Chicago and Louisville and says most locals work for the hotel. It notes nearby French Lick has no gambling, church chimes protest the vice, a hotel newspaper is controlled by the springs company, and liquor is banned at the springs though alcohol is available in the village.
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Chicago
Louisville
Detroit
Cincinnati
Dayton
Indianapolis
West Baden
Charles Turner
Hot Springs
Mr. Turner
French Wick Springs
Taggart
French Lick
West Iinden
Ballard
Orarge County
Sinclair
Register
W. J. Prow
The
Springs Company
Durbin May Collide With Veterans Over Monument Date
The soldiers and sailors' monument doors arrive and weigh about 11000 dollars. The project aims for early dedication this fall with October favored by many veterans. The governor’s supporters urge a committee decision, while opponents push for earlier action before the board’s term ends. Union veterans and Terre Haute G A R post may weigh in at meetings this week.
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Maj. Menzies
Union Veteran Legion
2. G. A. R. Post
Terre Haute
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m June 12 calls for warm fair weather in Indianapolis with rain showers elsewhere. Early temps show 75 at 7 am, 89 at noon, 85 at 2 pm. Ohio and neighboring states also expect showers and warm conditions.
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Indianapolis
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