Widows Press for Bulk Funds in City Hall Meeting
Five widows of firemen killed in a Bowen Merrill blaze confronted Mayor Sullivan and the firemen's relief committee to challenge the plan for distributing their late husbands' money. They demanded control of funds, arguing an annuity was insufficient and homes could not be sold. The committee defended the plan citing pension law and prior approvals, while reporters were kept out during the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edward Sullivan
Lowery
Glenn
Mra. Hoffman
Jones
Woodruff
Bowen-Merrill
Firemen’s
Mr. O'Connor
Mrs. Glenn
Keifer
Mrs. Lowery
Tanner
Venice
Missing railroad agent linked to $5000 loss betting on races
Edwin J. Elliott, assistant local passenger agent for Louisville & Nashville in Louisville, is missing along with about $5000 or more of the railroad's funds. He allegedly manipulated mileage books and is said to have gambled heavily on horse racing at the Louisville track on June 13.
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Louisville
Edwin J. Elliott
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Four Drowned When Bulli Creek Overflowed
In Maysville Kentucky on January 13 a heavy rain overflowed Bull Creek drowning Mrs May Hasi er and her three daughters who lived three miles up the stream. A separate note reports Acting Judge Dryer dismissing a $10,000 injury suit against Vandalia road due to lack of affirmative proof that the plaintiff checked for approaching trains before crossing. The ruling echoes last week’s Mary Howard decision and spurs debate on corporate liability for employee negligence.
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Maysville
Jane
Bull Creek
May Hassier
Dryer
Albert Mueller
Vandalia Road
Supreme Court
Mary Howard
Berkshire
Money rolling in for Cumberland Gap monument
Middlesborough Ky June 13 Sol Money for the proposed Gran i Lea monument at Cumberland Gap is rolling in and $14,000 have already been received. Columbus O June 13 The Street car traffic was resumed Friday afternoon. The conductors get $1.70 and the drivers 10 cents less.
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New York
Middlesborough
Cumberland Gap
Columbus
Search for Sunken British Sloop Holds Ten Million Gold Hope
The steamer Rescue sails from Staten Island to Cape Henlopen to recover ten million dollars allegedly buried in the sunken De Braak from 1798. Capt. Demarest believes wreck evidence supports the gold’s location as US and international efforts to claim the treasure unfold. A separate item recounts a dog crushed by a streetcar and denied aid by a pharmacist.
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New York
Rescue
Stapleton
Staten Island
Cape Henlopen
Demarest
de Brask
Spain
United States
Uncle Sam
International Sud-Marine Company
New Haven
Ocean Wrecking Company
Philadelphia
American Wracking Company
Merritt Wrecking Company
Cape
Stone cutters deny strike over pay and hours
Aramor reported the local stone-cutters heard rumors of a strike, but the foreman of the workers on the soldiers' monument told a reporter that the union rumor is unfounded. He said they are paid 40 cents an hour for an eight hour day, work is plentiful, and relations with bosses are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aramor
Soldiers’ Monument
Stone-Cutters
Local arrests and incidents cross town events
George Band was arrested on Thursday for stealing clothing. Jerry Wilhite faces indictment for attempting to kill John Cooper at a 50Gial event last week. Flora McNeely, 6, fell into a cistern but was rescued unconscious. A civil filing by Flora McNeely’s address notes the incident.
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George Band
Jerry Wilhite
John Cooper
Flora McNeely
N. Liberty Sr
Wes
Washington Street Railway Company
Capital
Secretary of State
George Davis
Church
Page
Jeff Dillard
Dora Cannon
Kate Yeo
Harry Crawford
Cahill
Perry Township
New Jersey and
Market Sts
Nak¢y
Henry Wessling
Een
Elftieg
New York Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Congress
Magdalena Faber
John J. Faber
Balle Redgerath
James Hedgepath
Thomas Kifer
English Ave
Martha A. Hanna
Jere Vanlaningham
Hendricka Monument Association
Tommis Jenkins
Langesberg
Langenberg
Charles Madison
Charley Goins
Daggett & Co
Reform School
Madieon
Gevere
Meyer Sullivan
Crash on the Rail at Newburg Crossings Kills and Injures Many
A fog bound Norfolk style wreck at the Connotton Valley and Cleveland and Pittsburg crossing in Newburg results in multiple deaths and numerous injuries. Rescue work, ambulances, and hospital aid respond as officials sort reports of fatalities.
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Cleveland
Newburg
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Windey
Gonnolton Valley
Daga
Messaiian
German vote in four districts to decide district races
In four districts German voters will cast ballots with no expected change to the husidany layout. German supporters back Garver and Galvin, while teaching faction favors Vonnegut in district nine and Laspar in district six. Frad Mick’s withdrawal nearly altered district six, but both sides vow fierce campaigning at polls. District specifics list school Nos. 3 1 9 and Union street vicinity with opposing anti German and German candidates and names W Loeper Ruppie Grennan Fesler Vonnegut.
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Friends of
Garver
Galvin
Vonnegut
Laspar
Frad J. Mick
John J. Garver
Garman
Ohio
Meridian St
John Galvin
John Ruppie
McCarty
West-sts
Union St
John
Fesler
J. W. Loeper
Davidson
New York
J. W. Grennan
Clemens Vonnegut
Indians Seek Revenge After Being Cheated in Rosebud
The Indians in Rosebud Montana say they have been cheated and want vengeance. Sailors are alarmed and fleeing to the fort as tensions rise amid growing accusations and fear of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forte
Committee delays report on alleged cruelty case
The committee investigating alleged cruelty to Mrs. Miller at the insane hospital did not report Thursday afternoon because Bir Ritter could not attend. The committee will reconvene Friday at 2 o'clock.
Salvation Army attacked in Barmen riot charge
In Barmen Rhenish Prussia on June 13 a mob attacked the Salvation Army post injuring many. Police were powerless as Catholic priests reportedly led the assault.
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Salvationists
Barmen
Rhenish
Prussia
Spli
Salvation Army
Fishermen Arrive Hungry from Newfoundland Heading North
About 150 emigrants from Newfoundland, all fishermen, reach Montreal en route to the northwest. They report local fishermen are starving and the island may be deserted as they move inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MounTreal
New Foundland
Twelve Mule Survivors Found In Mine After Fire
A party of nine experts led by Superintendent Gey explored the Nerbon shaft in Shamokin Pennsylvania and found twelve of sixteen mules alive after a month trapped by fire. The animals had been without food and water but fed on chopped hay bran and water, while several mules remained bound and weak.
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Shamokin
Supt
Gey
Nerbon
Meredith Stamiey Threatens Fatal Bridge Jump
Cincinnati report outlines Meredith Blantsy planning to jump from a nearly 600 foot bridge next Sunday. Officials seek to deter the act while authorities warn the ramp and connection to Kentucky officials may draw scrutiny. Stanley vows to jump. newspapers prepare coverage.
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Meredith Stamiey
Cincinnati
Meredith Blantsy
Ha High
Excurelin
Kentucky Stats
Williaise Hand
Thag
Eaeae
Stanley Asaya
Instropulitan Papera
CLOUD BURST HITS WABASH AREA WITH DAMAGE AND SMASHED LOADS
Waxsasa Indiana June 12 Spl There was a terrific cloud burst at 2 50 oclock Thursday afternoon Flooding smashed fences damaged several houses and ruined gardens The report notes a chaotic scene with downpours and scattered incidents as residents cope with the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Waxsasa
Ind
Streste
Evansville and others shine in varied torments of sport
Evansville beat Quincy 6 to 1 while Chicago league clubs won 16 to 11 against Cleveland. Pitcher Anderson released by Philadelphia. Michigan state tennis slated for Detroit. Louisville, Toledo, St. Louis results. Bluffton, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Anderson, Peru, Muncie, Marion in state league games. Several player moves highlighted, including Billy Earle and Billy Crowell signings. Indianapolis rebuilt squad wins decisively over Burlington in 11 innings as Pettiford, Broderick, Burke contribute in a wide set of Michigan and Western league activity.
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Evansville
Quincy
Chicago
Pittsburg
Chicago Brotherhood
Cleveland
Anderson
Philadelphia
Great
Rhinos
Detroit Lane
Thuresay
Louisville
Teledo U
St. Louis
Columbia
Toronto
Saginaw Bay City
Detroit
Port Huron
Fort Wayne
Odgen and
Brandenburg
Bluffton
Tebeau
Dixon
Kokomo
Elkhart
Peru
Muncie
Marion
Conover
Cincinnati
Derrick
Waco
Texas
Billy Earle
Billy Crowell
Burlington
Slagle
Haley
Indianapolis
Youngeter
Noblesville
Daltons
Roney
Burlingtona
Pettiford
Broderick
Burke
Huilsioshoe House Advertises Ladies Oxfords at 75c
The Huilsioshoe House at 66 E Washington Street will offer tomorrow a line of Ladies Oxfords at 75 cents. Other dealers advertise similar shoes at 1.00, a value of 21.25, encouraging customers to get a pair.
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Huilsioshoe House
Washington St
Shaffer Trains Trial Run Set for Friday
Report outlines Mr Shaffer and M C A directors meeting with Presbyterian ministers about Sunday car service. A trial trip from Thirteenth Street to Carysa will test routes and safety. Public service plans include reduced fares, five cents, and no transfers. Details cover power lines, track wiring, and passenger conduct.
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Shaffer
M.C. A
Second Presbyterian Church
Mr. Shaffer
Tos Qoguarameta
Thirteenth-st
Fcge
Seventh-st
Trolly Sias
Syatam
Valle
Enliva
Syatein
Tha Vail
Habla
Indiana
Cara
Groesing
Washington Walts on Tobacco Tariff and Election Law
Washington declines tobacco tariff increase as Senate finance panel stalls. Honee caucus seeks federal election law. Senator Evarts, weak in voice, opposes free coinage. Pennsylvania enumerators clash with Hungarian, Pollah, and Italian miners in Lackawanna Luzerne Carbon counties. House appropriations requests 570000 to cover pension deficiency, totaling 167,419,731 for pan slate this session. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as remedy for dyspepsia and fatigue.
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Senate
Honee Caucus Committee
Panslone
Base Ball League Games Ended By Rain Delays
Baseball results show multiple rain shortened games. New York defeated Brooklyn 12 to 6, Brooklyn 11 to 6 in the same day, with Cincinnati beating Cleveland 9 to 1 and Boston Philadelphia and Buffalo Pittsburgh matches postponed by rain. Batteries listed: Rusie Buckley Lovett Bushong Rhines Harrington McDermott. Umpires McQuaid Powers Jones Knight.
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Josie Eoiladelphie
New York
Brooklyn
Errora
Rusie
Buckley
Lovett
Bushong
McQuaid
Powers
Cleveland
Cincinnat
Cincinnati
Batterine
Beatin
Zimmer
Rhines
Harrington
McDermott
Boston-Philadelphia
Buffalo- Pittsburg
Arrows
Batteries
van Haltren
Kinstow
Crane
Brewer
Jones
Knight
Prolonged litigation over Rutledge will shocks Cheyenne
The late Thomas Rutledge left a vast estate to his wife and four children. Dr J A Rett ledge of Fielding contests the will, alleging a second marriage was unannulled. His evidence ties Rutledge to a long Westward life, forging a sensational accusation that unsettles numerous Cheyenne businessmen and prompts dower-right questions under Wyoming law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Forn Rattiedge
Cheyenne
Namori Pottery
Rattiedgs
Wes Mads
Dozsons
Lom
Ruttledge
A Complete Hank Failure and Final Bank Report
Judge Robert N. Lamb, receiver of Harticon's bank, filed his final report to Judge Walker on Thursday and was discharged. Liabilities at failure totaled 562679.99 dollars. Assets yielded 70264.03 dollars, after deducting 7025.40 for the receiver's services, paid to creditors as a total dividend of half a hundred percent. Of this, 22506 dollars is ready for distribution now as a second dividend of 4 percent. The failure was the most complete on record and wiped out 87000 dollars of City treasurer Pattison's funds.
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Hank
Robert N. Lamb
Harticon’s Bank
Walker
Retealiver
Hendricks Monument Foundation Progress Near Completion
The foundation for the Hendricks monument is progressing slowly and should be ready to receive the figures in about two weeks. Workmen express confidence the unveiling will be held on July 1.
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Hendricks Monument
News of labor strife and crimes across regions
Reports span a Columbus street railway strike dispute and a Louisville printers’ union dispute while Illinois upholds shop suppression laws. Massive social issues appear with a London police resignation, a Albany murder suicide, and a Chinese detective search in Albuquerque. Investigations touch on wool growers, leprosy teachers, and a chaotic mix of city nameless crimes.
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É Besos Company
Columbus, C
Ilinois Supreme Court
Society of Christian Endeavor
St. Louis
Gourier-Jourcel
Louisville Printers’ Union
White Cape
Fred Rogers
Athol
Mass
Chief Munro
London Police
Home
Aurensbach
Albany
Ore
Uutrue
Eugene Cowles
Hale
Montreal
Greenhill Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Galvastop
Tex
WhKinley
International Typographical Union
E. T. Plank
W. S. McClary
Atlanta
J. P. O'Day
Cleveland
Tyler
Wire Works
O'Day
New York
Rusk
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Foo Choo
Wan Lung
China
J. A. Vincent
Ceveland
Charita O’ Conroz
Caar‘eo
Bet
Vicoont
Died of Hydrophobia in New York Case
A French-Canadian, Corriveau, died at Bellevue Hospital after contracting hydrophobia from a terrier bite. Doctors described his extreme thirst, inability to swallow, and severe throat spasms, noting his calm demeanor despite torture and his death from muscular contractions affecting respiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
José Monday
Bamund
Corriveau
Paton
Cotriveau
Vinay Be
Duiko
Coryriveau
Hms Possibie
Ms. Place
Horrible death of Patrick Cannon on Bee line tracks
The severely mutilated body of Patrick Cannon, a 36 year old machinist, was found on the Bee line tracks between Ohio and New Yorkers. Coroner Wegner ruled it an accidental death after examination at Krogelos morgue. Cannon boarded at 87 John street and had no local relatives.
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Patrick Para
Hari
Ohio
New
Atlas Engine Works
Cannon
John At
Wegner
Remaina Ard
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City Lips
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Hurte
Cleveland, Q
Sal
Connotten Valley
Noons
Wreeez
State House
Tadiana
Oceia
S. Mavidinset
Bradley
Sault Ste. Marie
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Tony Hamilton
Barnum’ Show
Union Depot
Annie Rooney
Hamilton
New York Press Club
Tairtean Club
Sol. Hathaway
Indapendent
Nero
Rome
Washington Walts
Hood
Brotherhood
the News
Bata
Lebanon
Chas. Davie
Boone County
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