Electric cars parade through town in old story reborn
A streetcar demonstration travels south on Illinois street drawing crowds as Mr. Shaffer and officials ride the new electric car. Bystanders, including Bloomington residents and a banker, watch the ride past Crown Hill cemetery while horses and mules react to the novel sight. The article mixes humor and local color to describe the spectacle.
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Owaet
Patsonal Bank
Steele
Sun
Sentinel
Peter Smith
Illinois St
Richmond
New York
Anyony
Vic Backus
Tom Hibben
Meg Margilles
Sspan
Mulet
Methusalah
Methusaleh
Crown Hill Cemetery
Willard
Supreme Court reversal ends famed alimony dispute
San Francisco June 13. The supreme court reversed the lower court ruling awarding Sarah Althea Hill Terry seven thousand dollars alimony from the Sharon estate. The decision ends the celebrated litigation, leaving Sarah with little estate to pursue further action and likely closing the case permanently.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
Sarah Althea Hill Terry
Sharon
Sarah
Report on Mrs Miller Treatment at Insane Hospital
A citation reports a Friday committee finding bruises on Mrs Miller, inmate of Dearboro’s insane hospital, tied to ward 5 attendants Christie and Kain. It notes Dr Wright’s willingness to investigate, physician negligence, and failure to report injuries and causes by staff.
Wreck Victims Found Amid Sand in Maysville Train Crash
In Maysville Kentucky on June 14 workers reached the wrecked freight engine buried in sand to the cab. They found C. C. Broadcap severely injured with a monkey-wrench through his body and his hand on the lever. Fireman Wm. Honsker lay beside him with heads out of the cab windows as the engine had been reversed by Broadcap.
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Elis Heaud
Maysville
C. C. Broadcap
Wm. Honsker
Two Girls Killed by Train in Webster Mass
Aloise and Annie Felkir of Wilsonville Conn were instantly killed when struck by a railroad train near Webster Massachusetts on Saturday June 14. Local reports note the tragedy as the lead incident among a run of small town misfortunes in the region.
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Webster
Mass
Aloise
Annie Felkir
Wilsonville
Conn
Hale Committed in Montreal Shooting Case
Judge Desnoyers commits Hale Cowles' brother in law to grand jury after ruling there was no excuse for the shooting. Across the coast in San Francisco a newly built city wall is deemed so poorly constructed it must be torn down.
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Hale
Montreal
Desnoyers
Cowles
Grand
San Francisco
Turbulent Era Headlines Echo Global Tensions
A chaotic array of reports details Hawaii resisting annexation to the U S along with German reception of Americans abroad. Czarist intrigue in Russia and visits to the United States are noted amid civil unrest in Philadelphia and Chicago. Violent crime in Philadelphia, a large fire in Frankstown, and poison of public policy spark debates. Indigenous land cessions to the United States and ongoing clashes between U S troops and Cheyenne tribes are reported. Religious authorities decry indifference to the church as a pope predicts divine vengeance. Premier Salisbury contends with internal strife and police resignations as public bills face opposition. Ten thousand disabled citizens seek aid from Father Mclingear in Allegheny.
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Germany
Philadelphia
Peterhof Palace
Harrodsburg
Uncle Sam
William Collins
Chas
Dermot
Binosale
Chicago
Qnick
Father Mclingear
Salisbury
Munro
Gladstone
Frankstown
How Howe Can Run A Judge Talks Politics And Candidates
Judge Walker says Howe is eligible for county clerk if he consents to run, noting the constitution limits a judicial term ending with the new term. He suggests no barrier if Howe agrees to seek the office. Report mentions other potential candidates for treasurer sheriff and a possible superior judge race. Rosa Hawkins and Dan Ranedell are backing A N Joyce for clerk though Joyce is not a current candidate.
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Walker
Howe
Sun
Judge Howe
Ceat
Charles J. Many
Edward Dunn
Frederick Ostermeyer
Santine
Tissid
Rosa Hawkins
Dan Ranedell
A. N. Joyce
Judge Bowe
Howland
Moses
Casting Flies At Fy Fishermen Club Tournament In Indy
The Fy fishermen club of Indianapolis held its third annual casting tournament at Tomlinson hall on Saturday afternoon. Ten entries competed in distance and delicate accuracy tests with a 70 foot tank, judges Meyerd, McGiuffay, and Fisher, timekeeper Holliday. B McDougal led with 71 to 73 feet in the first test as other scores ranged across the field. A combination as a sa fras and cedar 8 14-ounce rod was used.
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Fyfishermaen
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
M. D. Butler
Chas. Meyerd
McGiuffay
D. A. Fisher
F. J. Holliday
B. McDougal
B. Dardine
Lou. Hanford
BL. Douglas
M. D. Bauer
A. T. Back
Gen. McGinnis
Dr. Clemmer
Divorce suit filed by Juliette Geisendorff Howard
Juliette Geisendorff Howard sues Pred W. Howard alleging desertion lack of support and cruel treatment after a year of marriage. They wed in Mar tinaville after running away, then faced parental forgiveness. She claims no clothing or funds from him, with help from grandfather and mother, and that he sent a false dispatch claiming he had dropped dead and later threats to kill her. He has been prowling her home for weeks.
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Juliette Geisendorff Howard
Pred W. Howard
Charley Ward
Martinaville
Brightwood
Eha
Judge awards Spayd judgment over property sale dispute
Judge Walker grants Mrs E M Spayd judgment against Lemuel Ballsy and W H Woods for 1795 dollars after a Saturday hearing. Defendants sold two lots on Virginia Avenue to Mrs Spayd but conveyed a lower value waterlogged lot in Braden's Riverside Addition instead.
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Walker
Mra. E. M Spayd
Lemuel Ballsy
W. H. Woods
Mra. Spayd
Virginia Ave
Braden
Riverside
Wool Manufacturer Ladd Fails for Large Sum
Spencer June 14 Wool manufacturer G P Ladd, a leading figure in the local industry, has failed for 106000 dollars. The event marks a major financial setback for the regional wool trade and economic circles.
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Bratied
Spencer
Masc
G. P. Ladd
Sunday church services listed with clergy and topics
Central Christian Dr. Lucas morning message Dues to God and Caesar Murphy gospel temperance meeting First Baptist Rev. Taylor morning The right observance of the Lord s day Seventh St M B H church Dr. Tevla morning Imaginary happiness evening A church on fire Plymouth Congregational Dr. McCulloch morning The great invitations evening These all died in faith Sunday observance meetings at Roberts Park and Seventh Presbyterian Meridian Methodist Dr. Cleveland morning The beauty and gospel of things that grow in field and garden evening The gospel of straight forwardness Dyspepsia s victims numbered by thousands 50 restored to health Hood s Sarsaparilla Get 2 Deal Room How Insert a ten word notice in Ton Sun s free liner column
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Central Christian
Lucas
God
Caesar
Murphy Gospel Temperance Meeting
Rev. Taylor
Tevla
Plymouth Congregational
McCulloch
Roberts Park
Seventh Presbyterian
Meridian Methodist
Cleveland
German fight stirs voters at No 8 school district race
Unusual vehicle traffic and brisk activity marked the No 8 school house scene as German voters rallied for Dr J J Garver and W C Thompson in a county commissioner contest. By noon 170 votes cast. Thompson supporters claimed 40 ballots. Other districts showed Vo nn gut Galvin Loeper leading and expected to win. J T W Hill urged German voters to back the language faction.
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Bown
No. 8
Dre. J. J. Garver
W. C. Thompson
Dr. Thompson
J. T. W. Hill
Volorad Mugwurimp
Iiangzogs
Political Meeting Denounces Labor Policy Amid Disorder
A large gathering in the suburb protested the emperor's labor policy and cuts to interferences in German matters. The meeting ended with presentations and dubious court actions. amid reports, several local incidents include burglaries, indictments, and embezzlement cases. Tenants discuss street repairs and a blind asylum advisory dispute, while a furor over precinct redistricting is noted. Local business ad advertises shoes and slippers.
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Bestix
Applakata
Co? Moabit
British Scheme Hints at Rule Over Lower California
A sensational Harvard dispatch from Esenade Lower California describes British plans to expel Americans and establish a protectorate. It claims a well organized, large scale scheme with a British flag to be raised, and that Mexico has been offered a high price for the peninsula.
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California
Mexico
New Yorks
Harard
Esenade
Lower
Widespread Liquor License Victory In Second Ward
STHLASZR WINS and the Linewar in Ward Tavo Writi the Hitter informs county commissioners Inez and decided they had no right to refuse John H. Stehtin a lianas to salt liquor in the second ward and granted him one. Col. Bitter, representing the second ward, stated appeal to Circuit court. Stehlin's friends boast of a profitable operation amid opposition. August Erbrich of Aurora brewing company is backing Steblin and the saloon will stay open until license expires. Stehlin aims to sue remonstrants for damages and calls charges malicious. An indignation meeting of second warders is set for Saturday night at the church at Bellefontaine and Seventh, to plot further steps.
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B. Ushden
Clark Edwin C. Hedé
The
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Terre Haute
Jarry Wilhite
John Copparata
Col. McKes
Fletcher-ave
Straet Ganz
Institution For the Blind
W. Washington-st. Marchante
Mississippi-st
Page
Jeff Dillard
Dora Cannon
Kate Yeo
Barry Crawford
Florence A. MeDl
Zanesville
Ohio
Indianapolla
C. C. McCulloch
John Griffiths
Splan
H. Latimer
W. D. McComber
Hartford Sife Insalance Company
Chicago
McComber
Logansport
Latimer
National Headquarters
S. of V
Chicago Camp No. 1
Michener
American
U. S. Express
Dryer
Malindf
Samuell
Service Pension
W. A. Ketcham
G. A
Service Pension Alliance
Kcalars
Ooo
Supt. Jacobs
Miss Bryant
Misa Hoskins
Stilleen
Sant.Tasaka
Tavo Writi
Inez
John H. Stehtin
Col. Bitter
Stehlin
August Erbrich
Aurora Brewing Company
Steblin
Notorious Robbery Suspects Identified in Texarkana
Respectable Hobbers Texarkana report that John Williams Napoleon McDermott and James Radcliffe are the men linked to a recent daring train robbery. All are well known, Radcliffe is dying from wounds, and all are in jail. Radcliffe is described as a rich planter.
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Texarkana
Ark
John Williams
Napoleon McDermott
James Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Destructive Dakotas Iowa Storm Kills Several
Reports arriving Saturday indicate an extensive and very destructive storm struck Dakota and northwestern Iowa Thursday night. Several people were killed and crops and property suffered vast damage. The report notes widespread devastation in the region with ongoing damage assessments.
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Chicado
Dakota
Lowa
Train Derails In Ohio River Washout Kills Three
In Newport Ohio a freight train derailed at Springdale after a washout. The engine fell into the Licking River. John Barton Charles Roach and N Housker were killed. All trains delayed about 20 hours. In Dayton Iowa a package house opened with locals paying little heed until a drunken boy spurred the proprietor to leave in a hurry.
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Newport, Ey
Springdale
Tas
Licking River
Jotn Barton
Charles Roach
N. &. Housker
Dayton
Republican ticket debate muddles county posts
Republican managers publicize a Thursday publication of the ticket amid talk of strong support. Questions arise over eligibility for clerk if elected, and whether Judge Bowe can serve a full term. Ban Franklin and Ed Conway faces party questions while Bob Groff’s countercircular aid helps Garner labor votes.
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Frederick Oatarmyer
Sould
Ban Franklin
Ed Conway
Groff
Hol. Gould
Bob Groff
Gould
Rain Interferes With Several Games In League Notes
Weather halted multiple games as rain washed out a Boston Philadelphia league contest and a Chicago Pittsburg matchup. Pittsburg defeated Buffalo 11 to 2 behind Bass hits and fielding errors, with Maul and Quinn battery for Pittsburg and Keefe and Mack for Buffalo. Umpires Gaffney and Barnes.
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Brotherhood
Pitsburg
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Maul
Quinn
Keefe
Mack
Gaffney
Barnes
Man fatally stabs neighbor over hog theft in Florida
A census enumerator William C Wilson killed Jesse Inman near Quincy Florida after a dispute over a hog theft accusation. Wilson fled and was not captured as a sheriff's posse searched the area. The incident occurred at Inman's home, with both men described as respectable white farmers amid local uproar.
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Quincy, Fla
Jane
Jesse Inman
William C. Wilson
Here
Wilson
Taman
Ion
Inmen
Inman
Tharexpon
Sheriff’s Posse
Sting of a Blue Fly Case of Spider Bite Poisoning Mystery
In a humble Ohio street scene, 17 year old James Baker died after a fly bite described as a spider sting. Coroner Wagner cites blue bottle fly contamination in the gruesome event observed at the home of Mrs. Jemma Baker. The coffin, service, and burial plans follow, with relatives distressed by the tragedy.
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Frank E. Manker
Geo. Reed
The
Christian Church
Wagner
Elopement Causes Turmoil In Toronto Society
Toronto society erupts over the elopement of Mrs. Smith and Edy Rutherford a prominent Toronto merchant’s wife and a bachelor from a leading family. Rumors say they were seen in New York with Mrs Smith tracing to Montreal and Boston. Mr Smith seeks answers amid potential tragedy. Also notes weather in Indiana and a separate crime report of a 16 year old shooting his father in Equipa and a San Francisco oil and lead works fire causing substantial damage.
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Toronto
Smith
Edy Rutherford
New York
Montreal
Boston
Devernaux
Rutherford
Washington Waits on Immigration and Civil Service Bills
Washington awaits developments as no immigration bill will reach Congress this session while civil service investigating committees censure Commissioner Lyman for lax discipline. Ben Butterworth proposes a standardized pension plan and has introduced related legislation. The sundry civil appropriation bill allocates 235000 for the Marion soldiers home and 25000 for a Lafayette public building amid alleged threats from the South to lawmakers over federal election law. Political capitals swirl as issues unfold.
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Congress
Civil Service
Lyman
Ben Butterworth
Earaals
A Clear Complexion Promised By Liver Regulator
An advertisement claims a clear complexion comes from purifying the blood by cleansing the liver and bowels. It asserts impurities in the blood cause blotches pimples and eruptions and promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as the remedy to normalize the liver and stomach.
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Simmons
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