Witness to Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre legend told
William H. DeMotte, sanitary commission chairman and Grant lookalike, recalls witnessing the Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre. He describes the tense night from the box to Booth's attack, the audience's shock, and Washington’s vast black draping as mourning swept the capital.
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William. H. DeMotte
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Sanitary Commission
Washington
Gen. Grant
W. H. Demolte
Mr. DeMotis
Pennsylvania Ave
Prderiles
Grant
DaMotte
Lincoln
Ford
Siiver
Tex Sun
Wilkes Booth
Booth
Postponed relay bicycle race begins in Springfield Illinois
The bicycle relay race started Wednesday morning in Springfield with 31 Zig-zag club members to cover an eight mile relay chain ending in Indianapolis. Gov. Altgeld and Gov. Matthews are to receive messages en route with Kentucky and Indiana wheelmen coordinating the delivery to New Albany and beyond.
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Springfield
Ill
A. A. Billingsley
Iinois
Rockville
Ind
Capt. Fisher
Indianapolis
Good Women Visit Miss Wagner in the Bastile
Annie Wagner the alleged murderer of the Koosters receives visitors at the county jail. Mrs. Flora McDowell and Miss Albrecht called in the morning, with a German conversation and a prayerful scene as Wagner clutched a prayer book and proclaimed her faith in God. She later spoke of innocence and again faced more visitors in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wagner
Bastile
Annie Wagner
Ilora McDowell
Roberts Park Church
Miss Albrecht
M. I. Mission
Annie
Misa Albrecht
Run Down At Sea off English Channel
The steamship Servia from New York arrived on June 7 after colliding with the American ship A. McCallum from London. The McCallum sank shortly after the accident. Servia rescued 24 crew members, with one man drowned.
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Quluenstown
Servia
New York
A. McCallum
London
McCallum
Public Works Board Delays Action On Bids And Roads
The board opened bids for garbage removal but delayed action as President Conduitt requested time to decide. They finalized Talbott Avenue improvements with bids due by July 10. A Brookside-Ivc petition seeks grading and gravel on that street. Kentucky Avenue from Water Street to the river was requested to be opened to bypass railroad tracks. Contracts were awarded on several streets with brick and curb work to Kennington and others at specified prices. A Sunday closing movement against the world’s fair gained traction with ten national associations meeting at the Tabernacle church and planning pamphlets for distribution. Rev. W. T. Crafts of Pittsburg attended and voiced optimism for Sunday closing.
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Board of Public Works
Conduitt
Talbott Ave
Brookside-Ivc
Clifford
Orange
W. L. Taylor
Kentucky Ave
Water St
South St
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Robert Kennington
McCarty St
High
Meridian
Louisiana St
Tabernacle
W. T. Crafts
Pittsburg
Drowned While Fishing at Three Rivers Junction
Frank Bailey, 15, drowned while fishing at Three Rivers junction near Fort Wayne. He stepped into a deep hole recently made by a dredge during Wednesday noon fishing, authorities report.
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Fort Wayne
Frank Bailey
Three Rivers Junction
Gossip at DePauw Feud Over Miss Nelson Graduation
Greencastle residents discuss alleged cheating by Miss E Jean Nelson in a German exam at DePauw University. Faculty reportedly bars her from graduating along with rival O'Hair amid claims of unfair aid. Nelson previously won the interstate oratorical prize and planned to study at Cornell. President Byram announced Capital Bank resumption next week with Norman Byram as president.
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Greencastle
DePauw University
Jean Nelson
Miss Nelson
Oratory
Frank Nelson
Putnam County
Methodist
Kansas
Cornell
Byram
Capital Bank
Capital National Bank
Norman
Robbers Cornered Near Whitehead Station
News reports that the Santa Fe train robbery near Cimarron last Saturday has led cavalrymen to surround the bandits near Whitehead station in Cherokee Strip. Reinforcements have been requested as the robbers are well armed and outnumber the soldiers. U. S. Marshal Grimes has proceeded to the scene.
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Wicusins
Santa Fe
Cimarron
Whitehead Station
Cherokee Strip
U. S
Grimes
Adjourned the Inquest Over Ford Theater Case
Washinevon June 14 The district supreme court dismissed Col Ainsworths mandamus to let him be represented by counsel at the Ford theater inquest The court held the coroner not a legal officer making the inquest invalid and that presence by counsel is discretionary with a coroner In view of the decision coroner Schaeffer adjourned the inquiry until Thursday no body has been viewed by a legally constituted jury and exhumation may be required Tirton June 14 The Tipton city council granted a 30 years franchise to G A Gerner Noblesville to operate an electric railway connecting the gas belt towns
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Washinevon
District Supreme Court
Col. Ainsworth
Ford Theater
Wasnine Ron
Supreme Court
Schaeffer
Tipton
Tirton
Ind
G. A. Gerner
Noblesville
Gas Belt
New Reprono
Mass
Borden
Marshal Billiard
Flo
Borden House
Coughlin
Lizzie
Imma
Morse
Gov. Robinson
Brrs
Isanks Giffors
Bordens
Miss Borden
Lucy Collet
Emma
Mr. Robinson
Max Hyman Retires From Daily Record
Max R. Hyman, longtime business manager of the Daily Record, has severed his connection with the paper and departed for Chicago. Management says it will endeavor to continue operations without him despite prior dissatisfaction with leadership.
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Max Hyman
Max R. Hyman
The
Daily Record
Chicago
Record
Mr. Hyman
Kings Daughters and Sons meet at art institution
In Crucaco on June 14 the international order of Kings daughters and sons held a three day gathering at the art institution. Members discussed international papers on the order’s work though attendance was modest.
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Crucaco
International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons
Art Institution
Insane Wife Kills Four Children and Herself in West Virginia
Mrs Kate Kerch of Pankenstone, ten miles away, poisoned two of her youngest with strychnine in milk, threw two others into a well, and then killed herself. Eight children total. 1- and 10-year-old daughters fought to save four. Family described as well off. no motive known as husband was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankenstone
W. Va
Kate Kerch
Mollie
Anxious Saceza Leaves U S Ally Quest in Corinto
June 14 Manaaua Nicaragua The deposed president Saceza is blamed for republic woes. Surrounded by relatives of fallen supporters, he secretly heads toward Corinto to board the U S cruiser Alien, which had sailed to Panama two hours earlier. He plans to leave the country at first opportunity.
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Manaaua
Nicaragus
Saceza
Republic
Sacaza
Corinto
Borden Case May See Damaging New Testimony
The Boston era report notes jurors divisive views as Lizzie Borden case testimony continues. Witnesses including Mayor Coughlin and Mrs Borden's acquaintances recount barn and house scenes while doctors and officers search for a mysterious note and evidence.
Burtons Fine and Workhouse After Colt Fired Incident
Wesley Burton received a ten dollar fine and costs and was sent to the workhouse after Officers Wilson and Laporte detained him on Columbia alley for displaying a gun on Tuesday. William Peterson was arrested after drawing a deadly weapon, claiming provocation due to his wife leaving him for another man. Infanta Eulalia of Spain departed Chicago after ten days as Mayor Harrison and others saw her to the train at Michigan Central depot.
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Caci
Wesley Burton
Wesley
Wilson
Laporte
Columbia Alley
Wiliam Peterson
Cadi
Eulalia
Chicago
Caroaco
Infanta Eulalia
Spain
New York
Palmer House
Michigan Central Depot
Harrison
Rushville Graphic Sold to J. H. Manon of Alexandria
J. H. J. Manon of Alexandria has purchased the Rushville Graphic from Jobo K. Gowdy and Dr. McMahan editor of the Western Horseman. Manon, a well known newspaper man, is connected with Dyeing and Cleaning operations. The notice notes the sale in Rushville Indiana on June 14.
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Rushville Graphic
Rushville
Ind
Safety at Ohio and Pennsylvania crossing questioned
President Hawkins of the Board of Public Safety responds to public complaints about the lack of a police guard at the busy Ohio and Pennsylvania Street crossing. He cites no formal petitions, notes limited force of about 75 patrolmen, and says new crossings cannot be guarded until broader appropriations are approved.
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Hawkins
Ohio and
Pennsylvania St
Guard of Public Safety
The
Boar of Public Safety
Wee
Yu Sun
Indianapolis
Natrolmeid
Air Board
Pension reforms could save 16 million for treasury
Washington reports pension commissioner Lochren will redirect 5 to 10 million of a 195,000,400 appropriation into the treasury. The savings are claimed to come from pension office reforms, with 205 certificates issued daily against the trend.
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New You
Dune Li
the Worlds
Washington
Lochren
Treasury
Was Courtess
TUG
Tani
Infant death under coroner's investigation at 32 Noble
An infant seven months old, child of Minnie Ritchie, died Tuesday morning without a physician at Effie Sharp's home in White River township. Coroner Beck suspects inanition but sees no criminal act. the guardian claims proper care was provided. The affair remains under review with no further action planned. Closing days at Butler feature commencement events and exhibits led by President Butler. Grand jury reports eight indictments including assaults with intent to kill related to Ora Durst shooting. The body of "Pauper Joe" Miller remains unrecovered after a river drowning.
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Effie Sharp
N. Noble
Minnie Ritchie
Rushville
Beck
Sor
Butler
Albert G. Porter
John Miller
John Mackey
Eugene Gritfin
Harry Robinkon
Ora Durst
Lugense Boston
George Harrison
Weather and Local Politics Mention Sullivan Again
Indianapolis area weather outlook suggests generally fair skies with scattered rain and possible thunder storms. In local politics the Downingites argue Sullivan should quit the race due to democratic fatigue while Sullivan supporters allege a clamor for change and hint rapid removal of Morris Defrees and another public works board member if the mayor wins re election.
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Indianapolis
Sullivan
Morris Defrees
Board of Public Works
Run on a Gotham bank sparks panic and fraud findings
A run at Irving's savings institution reveals $70,800 in overdrafts by officials including Chirence Heaten and William H. Buyton, who have resigned. Bank assets total about $7.886 million with $6 million in liabilities. District attorney Nicoll will present to the grand jury as deposits are drawn and a large portion of losses has been offset by securing assets.
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Irving's Savings Institution
Bankkr
Latimer
Preston
Chirence Heaten
William H. Buyton
Stern
Nicoll
Ouana
Omaha Savings Bank
Patesvunn. O
Lake County Bank
Aaron, Wilcox & Co
Cleveland
Fane
Baackes Wire Vall Company
John Riddle
Lockwood
Nailor G Co
Lork
Philadelphia
Toronto
Ontune
J. F
Laughlin
County superintendents meet at state house session
The County superintendents association opened at 10:30 AM with Devotional led by W H Fertich Covington. Supt Mott Wayne county spoke on funding county institutes, and Supt Neber Whitley county led a discussion on licensing teachers.
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County Superintendents’ Association
State House
Jackson
W. H. Fertich
Covington
Ind
Supt. Mott
Wayne County
Supt
Neber
Whitley County
American Book Company
St. Louis,Ginn & Co
American Company
Cotton
Henry County
Wes
State Normal
Parsons
Tompkin
Levee Break Near Baton Rouge Threatens Vast Damage
New Orleans June 14. The levee broke just below the oil mill at Baton Rouge at 10 30 Tuesday night. By midnight the gap was 30 feet wide and water rushed through at a terrific rate. A train crew was sent to the scene Wednesday morning to repair the break if possible. If the breach widens, immense damage will be done.
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New Orveans
Lea
Baton Rouge
Undertaker Dave Smith dies after kick from horse
Tirron Ind June 14 Dave Smith village undertaker at Carl Smith was kicked in the stomach by a horse Tuesday night and Wednesday he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirron
Ind
Dave Smith
Carlsmith
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Health and Beauty
Advertises Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy to improve appetite, strengthen the system, purify the liver, cleanse skin, and remove boils for new life in the blood. Also notes mothers urged to buy a straw hat for boys at Dalton's Bates House hat store for 43 cents.
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Simmons
Dalton’s
Bates House
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Word
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Lorgdon
King’s Daughters
Thien
Bhr
Vougie Luce
Sacesa
Vicaracur
Csilw Hib
William Tbeight
Peru
Jones
Ami
Hoe
Martin Sullivan
Stephen Sullivan
Stephen
Bartholomew's Court
Martha McIntyre
Harvey
Doc
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Charlea Krauss
Allen Hightshoe
Krauss
Charles I
Kragelo
Dodge City
Tarper
Therelo
Pullman Palace Car Company
George G. Swain
Fulmer & Seibert
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Swain
Nora Gell
Malottave
William Reece
Reece
Afra
Gell
Dogberry
Justice
Shylock
Jeibleroza
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J. R
Clara Spalding
Dominick
Anna Dean
John
Mrs. Corrigan
Bridget Catalina
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Minnie Moore
Edmund
Jennie Buxton
Thomas
Sarah Keating
Mrs. Maier
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Mary Carr
Elmer
Anna Red
Duarns
Hattie Robeson
Fern Pelley
Martin Geier
Wise A. West
Ruby Biddle
Birdie Cameron
Chris A. Mauer
Mary L. Bevan
Join Knurr
Louisa Eberly
Herbert Roysy Howe
Elizabeth Holt Davenport
John Thomas Williams
Pils Donivan
William Hunter
Rosa Kaufman
George W. Rowe
Vora B. Laney
Mrs. Borden
Indiana
Antoinette D. Leach
Greene County
Hackney
Simith’s Dva Works
Pennsylvania-st
Pherough
Penstown
Joe
Yexter
Joe” Miller
White River
Wim
L. Hitler
Gotham Bank
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