Missing Indiana Ave clerk Louis Strausman sought by police
A Plymouth Rock Pants Co branch on Indiana Avenue reports a $200 to $300 shortage tied to Louis Strausman who was in charge of money and collections. Police are tracking him after he vanished from the city while maintaining a clean reputation and trust from his employers.
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Sun
Tuesaday
Plymouth Rock Tailoring
Louis Strausman
Indiana-ave
Plymouth Rock Pants Company
N. Pennsylvania Sr
Plymouth Rock
Council Humor and Gas Tax Favor Pass in Local Meeting
The common council held a brief session Monday with P. Ryan delivering jokes while Mr. Drew took the lead on agenda items. A petition from street foremen seeking wages and a gas mains tax ordinance were discussed, with the tax favorably concurred and the drafting left to the city attorney.
Indiana Coal Regions Brace for More Turmoil
Reports from the Indiana coal districts on Tuesday describe unrest as miners delayed work at Star City and rumors spread that armed groups near Alamance plan resistance to Wednesday operations. General McKee holds discretionary powers to push a decisive action as crowds gather. A separate item notes a Stockton launch fire with 16 aboard, forcing a near-escape. two injured. Another brief reports Geo Grimm, a south city resident, detained as insane for refusing clothing and claiming a reform influence.
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McKee
Star City
Blonday
Alamcava
Geo. Grimm
President arrives as tariff bill faces Senate return
Washington notes report the president arrived on Tuesday and the House will rush the tariff bill when it returns from the Senate. Quay has given up delaying the tariff measure. Senate work on the tariff bill Tuesday shows increased duties on ink and ink powders to 25 percent and removal of a four free paragraph. eggs reduced to three cents a dozen. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised.
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House
Senate
Quay
Editorial Meeting Brouhaha Halts Gov Matthews Resolution
A West Baden editorial convention produced a planned resolution praising Gov Matthews and coal dealings, but Jake Dunn of the Sentinel derailed it after hours of debate. The thwarted measure would have backed his senatorial ambitions, and Dunn secured his revenge by blocking the resolution.
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West Baden
Matthews
Euphenius
Jake Duan
the Sentinel
Jake
Voorhees
Jake Hss
Kelley special policemen ready to greet the General
Reports from across Indiana describe Kelleyites and Coxey migrants causing upheaval as governors authorize drafting of special police in New Albany and Jeffersonville to block tramp bands. Police chiefs vow no landing and militia readiness noted. The piece also covers Coxey march activity in Lamar Julesburg Louisville and a children’s concert in Tomlinson Hall with a broad program.
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Kelley
Coxey
Janeville
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Brosken
Coxey Armies
Denver
Lamar
California
Julesburg
Coxeyited
Platte
Carter
Utah
Louisvillle
Liave Elworth
U.S
Children’s Select Chorus
Tomlinson Hall
Arens
Irene Berryhill
Laura Gilette
Horace Lancaster
John Logan
Rubinstein
Rio
One
Robert Griffith
Clair Hillman
Emma Lizinos
Lillie Adams
Cavatini
Laura Gillette
Missing McGuire Man Sparks Local Fear Over Disappearance
Jas McGuire, 80, vanished from his 64 Hayr Ave home a week ago after bidding his wife farewell on Monday. A Koch's Furniture collector at 8 Meridian St, he left for work and never returned. Police were told but investigation stalled. Relatives, including his Logenport father, search in vain as Mrs McGuire, a 20 year old mother, remains distressed and believes foul play is involved. The couple has a young daughter and a comfortable home.
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McGuire
Hayrave
Koch’s
Meridianst
Logenaport
Dairymen Bruised In Broadway Twenty Second Crash
A street collision at Broadway and Twenty second injured Dairyman Boover badly. A West Indianapolis council meeting Tuesday nulled ex Marshal Aleholm's $265 bill and ordered 500 feet of water mains. A fire damaged the home of Tom Lewis at 567 Ash street by unknown causes Tuesday morning. The Miennerchor celebration ended with a moonlight parade at Cottage Grove drawing over 1,500 people Monday night. Supt. Craig’s seven year old son was badly hurt after falling 20 feet from the Michigan road bridge onto rocks. Central Isber union claims only three attended the Sunday federation launch. Miss Nellie Stockwell was badly hurt in a buggy bicycle collision at Meridian and Twelfth-ats Monday night. The city engineer was asked to define the north line of Engine House No. 1 property amid saloon strip rumors. Board of Trade installed new officers with J. W. Smith re-elected secretary and Ed Dunn as chief grain inspector. Park questions discussed at a Grand Hotel lunch with Sloan and others. Fishermen report a fine catch despite rain. river reportedly teems with the fish tribe. Local obituaries note several residents including Thos Spellmas and Eva Merrick. Marriage licenses show several couples pairing up in the week.
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Broadway
West Indianapolis
Craig
Lilly Varnish Company
Michigan Road
Central Isber Union
Nellie Stockwell
Stockwell
Meridian
Twelfth-ats
Chas. Polster
Board of Trade Governors
J. W. Smith
Ed. Dunn
Sloan
Grand Hotel
Evarts
Ham Kerr
John McGuffin
Griffin
Brooklyn
Braius
Albert
Walter Adams
Mary Massing
Alexander E. Thompson
Louisa Stevens
William D. Vanarsdale
Mahala J. Hilderbrand
Conard M. Sue
Hattie M. Bills
John I. Martin
Minnie S. Slocum
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Hardware Adalesce
An old classified style notice promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative at 62 cents from all druggists and advertises hardware supplies from Shellhouss & Co at 271 273 275 Washington Street including plate glass and builder's materials.
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Shellhouss & Co
Washington-st
Erratic Baseball Report From High Tension Contests
A chaotic account describes a Monday baseball game featuring Michigan and Grand Rapids. Elements include injuries, misplays, and humorous asides about Connie Murphy and Irish heritage amid a rough, error-filled pitching and fielding display.
Reader letters mix humor with political mood and ads
A blend of satirical letters and chatter references Enron Sux and local figures, with remarks on a streetcar to Broad Ripple and police tactics. The column quotes opinions from various papers and ends with an ad for Leaky Creterns Cemented and Van Pelt's graham flour at 183 Indiana ave.
Leyhely Rights Brew Between Loan Associations
A heated dispute pits two city loan associations the State and Union against claims of false representations and irregular dealings. Oliver I. Thornburg seeks court action to halt transfers after alleging coercive stock transfers and solvency concerns to switch from Union to State association. Police Court notes follow with multiple local cases and a sale notice.
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Sogangaccission
Wis
Boasen
Union National and Savings Association
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Union
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Usgo
Ldwin Munger
Stats Auso
Wm. Bossen
Asso
Union Asso
EEO
Wreck on Wisconsin Central Claims Many Horses Killed
Four injured and nine horses killed in a Stillman Valley wreck on the Wisconsin Central after a broken coupling caused cars to leave the track and overturn. A lamp fed flames. figures list injuries to Riley Lynhey and others and note the value of horses at ten thousand dollars with possible further losses.
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Caicaco
Wisconsin Central
Stillman Valley
Duo. Riley
John Lynhey
H. F. Christian
Michael Woods
Rolier
C.J. Kelley
Hawthorne
Bunneapolis
Hiley
Calpwwrll
Lellatre Road
Kionday
Here
Allen
Smith
Old Mambes Vigil and a Fatal Floater Tale
A colonial era fragment tells of Aunt Cissie guarding a grave on John Clark’s plantation. She defies a sale by clinging to the cabin and insisting the land belongs to the little girl and her enslaved guardian. A storm, the cabin’s collapse, and Aunt Cissie’s body by the grave close the tale as a grim vigil amid a regional boom.
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Clankspale
Migs
John Clark
Cissie
Dilsie
Clark
Angtresa
Nebbar
Ole Marsts
Gabriel
Ole Marsta
Jess
Ain’ Neilin
Aunt Dilsis
Clarkadsie
Missue
Unusual Funeral Sermon by Rev Chambers for Wife
Rev. Andrew J. Chambers preached his wife Jettie J. Chambers funeral at Bethel R. Church Bronday afternoon. He praised her devotion and charity and spoke through tears before the casket, then the remains were buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Vermont
Columbia Ste
Bronday
Andrew J. Chambers
Jettie J. Chambers
Pho Gecesbed
Cincinneri
Willis
Hey
Chambers
South
Cemains
Crown Hill Cemetery
Police Tensions Rise After O'Neil Shooting and Riots Rumors
Local police face rumors of further officer attacks amid unrest following the shooting of Jerry O'Neil by Officer King. A crowd threat near a West Washington Street saloon was unfounded, while loyal American Legion and Board of Trade members condemned the shooting and urged punishment for Officer King. O'Neil's condition shows some improvement as doctors report cautious optimism.
Sailors of the James Allen Reported Lost at Sea
From Atka Island a diverging crew story says captain and first mate drowned when the whaling bark James Allen struck a rock on June 7 and sank. About 15 others remain missing as 51 hands were aboard. The Dora rescued 20 men after days living on seal meat while two boats escaped toward unconfirmed destinations.
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San Francisco
James Allen
Atka Island
Dora
Alaska Commercial Company
Allen
Key
Oonzlaska
Color Line Adopted by American Railway Union
The American railway union voted 113 to 102 to establish a color line excluding Black workers. The Tuesday decision followed a debate among members in Chicago. Weather outlook for Indiana through June 20 calls for generally fair, warmer conditions.
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American Railway Union
Indiana
Blair & Baker Horse Auction Slated for June Sale
Blair & Baker announce their regular semi monthly horse auction at Blair & Baker sale rooms, featuring coach horses and a strong lineup of road and speed horses. Sale takes place Wednesday June 90 at Capitol-age location, formerly Tepnessee street.
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Blair & Baker
Capitol-age
Tepnessee St
Infants custody case and fraud arrests shake local court
Habeas corpus proceedings ended in compromise as Patrick O Donohue recovered his infant from Mrs Jenny Graves after a $30 board bill dispute. Separately authorities pursued U S Express for failing to file annual receipts, seeking $225000 with $100 daily penalties, plus injuries and counterfeiting cases. Ida Martin, Purdue graduate, was arrested for obtaining goods by false pretenses claiming to be the step-daughter of George Willits, with extensive dress purchases found at her home.
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Patrick O'Donohue
Jennie Graves
East-st
Graves
Donohue
Hery
Ida Martin
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Mondey
George &. Willits
Birs
Willits
C. &. Cummings
Dirs. Martin
Marshall Fields Co
Martin
Cree sun dance ends in brutal ritual
Havre Moat June 19 reports a three day Cree sun dance ending with horrific torments. Three braves were hung by hooks driven through their chests, slashed by the chief while others fainted. A youth had his shoulders cut and buffalo skins attached with thongs, eighty flesh chunks kept as trophies. Sheriffs ordered to stop dances.
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Havre
Moat
Breckinridge’s Franklin County Support Shifting
In Franklin county Breckinridge’s organization is rapidly moving to Settle. Maj. Shelby, his law partner, is at Frankfort attempting to repair his broken fences. The prevailing belief is that Breckinridge has lost Franklin county and opponents foresee an easy defeat if he does not withdraw soon.
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Louisville
Breckinridge
Franklin County
Maj. Shelby
Frankfort
Is It Cholera A Strange and Fatal Disease in Arkansas
A disease in Paris Arkansas eight miles west is feared to be cholera by doctors after 57 cases and several deaths. The report notes the outbreak and cites medical concern and local impact on residents.
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Arkansas
Paris
Ark
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