Senator Joseph Ewing McDonald dies at 41
The eminent Indiana senator Joseph Ewing McDonald died after a long illness in his home. Born in 1819, he served as attorney general, congressman, and US senator, known for hard money and protective tariff stances. He faced death bravely, received last rites, and left a large public and private legacy with tributes from colleagues and family.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Milburn
Sr. Haines
First Presbyterian Church
Hr. McDonald
Christ
Dr. Runnels
Jeffersonville
Wm. D. Kerr
Statesman
Joseph Ewing McDonald
Butler County
Ohio
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Ind
Asbury University
Indianapolis
Congress
Oliver P. Morton
United States Senate
Gray
McDonald
Cleveland
Hendricks
Indiana
United States Supreme Court
Senator McDonald lauded as leading city lawyer and statesman
Feibleman recalls Senator McDonald as a great man and capable bar member admired for private life and family values. He notes McDonald’s kindness and emphasis on home, calling him one of the ablest and most influential Laon era politicians in the country.
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Cox
Squire Babich
McDonald
Eleanor Piatt
Donn Prattt
Ohio
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Mus
Josna
Indiana
Joseph B. McDonald
D. W. Voortmass
West Virginia
Charleston
Joseph E. McDonald
War
L. Wilson
Bynum
Washington
Aster G. Carutil
Késter Echols
The
Sentinel
Xeephines
Malcom
Feibleman
Imen
Storm Damage Hits Indiana and Kentucky
Cincinnati reports Saturday storms across southeastern Indiana and northwestern Kentucky caused heavy damage with wrecked buildings and miles of blown crops. Several lives reportedly lost and two attempted suicides noted, including Mrs. John Smith of Haughville and Wm. Reiman of 266 S. Delaware St.
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Cincinnati
Indiana
Kentucky
John Smith
Haughville
Wm. Reiman
S. Delaware St
Morhing
Governors tie inspires quick orders for quilts
At the State House Supt Vories mends slowly in the sizzling days Gov Hovey expected home Tuesday or Wednesday morning Incorporated South Whitney wooden ware company capital 12000 Private secretary Roberts has a satin blue tie with white spots and will craft it into a quilt piece for orders from ladies seeking the governor's necktie souvenir
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Vories
Hovey
South Whitney Woodenware Company
Capital
Roberts
Quil
Visiting Turners Enjoy a Festive New Event
The Turnufest hosted by visitors from Memphis and Louisville drew a large crowd as 623 turners paraded in formations, while rope climbs, drills, and a grand finale to the tune of Dis wacht am Rhein highlighted the two day gathering. Mayor Sullivan hosted and rain tempered the celebrations, with nights lit by flambeaus and serenades filling the grounds.
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Turners
Capt. Dawson
Sergt. Barlow
Frances Mueller
William Fleet
Moreman
Louisville
Memphis
Tenn
Stnman
Win
Pfaff
Tennessee Regiment
Cincinnati
H. M. McCullough
Dublin
John
Germany
Indianapolis
Boiler explodes at Adams Brick Yards killing engineer
A boiler blast at Adams brick yard on Shelby street south of the Belt road fatally injures Peter Haskins, who died within minutes after being blown from the furnace. The boiler and shed are wrecked. a bystander boy is lightly injured by flying brick.
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Adams
Shelby St
Belt Road
Peter Haskins
Kregelo & Whittsett
Haskins
Prank Adams
Orive St
Allen
Gipner
Queen Vic's Old Shoe Ceremony At Wellington Barracks
London June 22 Col Montgomery of Scots Guards married Monday in Wellington barracks chapel to Miss Alberta Ponsonby daughter of Sir Henry Frederick Ponsonby secretary to her majesty Queen Victoria and the princess of Wales attended the ceremony with about 1000 guests The Queen's first appearance at such a ceremony in years and she showed special interest in the groom as he was presented during her recent sojourn at Grasse A full choral service with a military band accompanied the nuptials.
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London
Col. Montgomery
Scot's Guarde
Wellington
Alberta
Ponsonby
Henry Frederick Ponsonby
Queen Victoria
Princess of Wales
Grasse
Lost Annie Fredericks Believed Felt Lost In Forest
In Wilkesbarre a missing girl, Annie Fredericks, wandered with her dog into a deep forest last Tuesday. A search by 800 men began Sunday, with the child possibly exhausted or captured by bears. The expedition carried two days provisions amid rumors of unpatriotic conduct.
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Wilkesbarre
Annie Fredericks
Police court actions and local happenings in Marion County
Monday sessions sent five to the work house for petit larceny while another was bound for the grand jury. Officials note new superintendency at Knights town orphans home and fines levied on gaming house visitors. A buggy accident injures Mrs Woods. Insane asylum and county improvements described, including a 700 foot tunnel and court room renovations. Local deaths and marriages listed among broader city news.
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Wn. Embers
A. H. Graham
Rushville
Knightstown
Geo. Miller
Sam Stonfield
Isaac Lutz
Chas. Crone
D. EB. Thompson
Charles Smith
Sergt. Barlow
Thompson
Frankfort
Mrs. Woods
Greenwood
Washington St
Marion County
Hall of Justice
Mamie Evans
W. Indianapolis
Robert Lagerty
Robert
Constable Moore
Squire Habib
Bob Emmett
Emus
Henry
Hattie Lohmann
Frederick
Hortense Webster
Caroline Frineh
Levi
Mary‘Haellay
W. W
L. Hutchins
Jacob
Catharine Sherman
Wiliam
Jennie Felcuff
Dcbn Davis
Georgia-st
Rhoda Gilliland
Garden-st
Mrs. Smallwood
Garrie Read
N. West-st
Charles Webb
Lafayette-st
Agnes Edwards
Daugherty
Bertha Mail
Samuel Hunsucker
Stella Chambers
James McKessick
Clara Brooks
David Gilpin
Mary Fisher
Charles ‘Dunkie
Edna Thomson
George Moore
Katie Rider
John Myers
Ora Kimbell
G. J. Brazelton
Hilla Owings
David Fessler
Emma Kuechler
Illinois Support and Contenders Seen for Nomination
Springfield resident D E Littler predicts Illinois will back Callom for the presidential nomination or split if he cannot win. He argues Callom deserves consideration for long service and notes Illinois may divide if not chosen. Chicago reports Senator Custom favors a free-for-all, with Harrison seen as best chance.
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D. E. Littler
Springfield
Ill
Oglesby
Europe
Callom
Littler
Harrison
Blaine
Illinois
United States
Chicago
Custom
Iriagis
Blainé
Viaduct Bill Sparks Legal Scrutiny In Indianapolis
In a Monday exchange at City Hall Union railway treasurer Cannon paid damages of 80.63 to Virginia-are property owners for the proposed viaduct. The board’s Alabama-st. vacation resolution faces charter compliance questions and remonstrance handling, casting doubt on legality of the measure.
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Union Railway Company
Indianapolis National Bank
Fletcher’s Bank
Virginia-are
Alabama-st
K.P. W
Board of Public Works
Meridianst
Twelfth-st
Pennsylvania-st
Seventh
N. Meridian-st
Twentieth-st
Twenty-sixth-st
Water Works Company
St. Clair-st
Wim. Bentley
Fstreet
Shelby St
G. I. Payne
N. Penn.st
Caven
Brush Company
City Hospital
Boy Drowns At White River Now Under Iron Bridge
Johnny Lee aged, and his older brother, went swimming in White river between two bridges on West Washington street. Johnny drowned after venturing beyond their depth. his brother reached shore and alerted help. The body was recovered about 20 minutes later under the iron bridge and taken to the morgue. The ambulance crew and bystanders witnessed a distraught father, Michael Tee, a Kingan's packing house worker, sobbing during the transport.
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Johnny Lee
Johnnny Lee
White River
West Washington St
Johnny
Flanner & Buachanan
Kingan
Bhoy
Michael Tee
Kingan’s
Kingan’s Block
Rioting in Botany as Troops Fire on Mob
Desperate unrest in Botany leads to four killed and seven wounded after socialist agitators incite workers to attack the town hall. Police powerless. troops deployed, many arrests of socialists reported. Nearby city boards discuss sewer projects and street improvements amid other municipal matters.
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Budapesth
Botanya
Balloon Disaster Kills Four In Paris Suburb
A large balloon owned by Count Apraxine burst after rising with gas-filled car occupants. Four men died instantly as the craft plunged to ground amid a crowd gathered near Paris. Another incident at Bois de Colombes saw a balloon torn by a squall, injuring M. Gauthier and an amateur, with the craft sinking after losing gas.
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St. Petersburg
Apraxine
Paris
Bois de Colombes
M. Gauthier
Motion for a New Trial Overruled in Marion County Court
The Marion county criminal court halted the appeal over a motion for a new trial. Judge Norton overruled the motion and sentenced Reinhold to 10 years in the penitentiary. Attorney Martz asked for a brief delay to wrap up business before transfer.
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Criminal Court Room
Marion County
Court of Justice
Langenberg
Lemon Reinhold
Tom Sheehan
Political intrigue blocks burial of rebel ashes at Notre Dame
Montrest June 22 reports Count Mercier of Quebec wiring Paris to influence the pope and prevent Dr Chenier the rebel leader's interment in consecrated ground. Fifty thousand French Canadians marched to Cote Des Neigres cemetery but the archbishop's decree sparked cries of shame and the crowd dispersed.
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Montrest
Count Mercier
Quebec
Paris
Fabre
Dr. Chenier
Cote Des Neigres
Archbishhop
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