Family row over Moses Fowler Chase sparks legal battle
Moses Fowler Chase, heir to a fortune, is guarded at the Waldorf Astoria as his uncle and aunt, the Duhmes, resist abduction accusations. Governor Pingree of Michigan issues requisition papers for the Duhmes and Peterman. Detectives head east. the Duhmes vow to fight, while Chase remains under protection in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moses Fowler Chase
Waldorf-Astoria
Charles E. Duhme
Cincinnati
Detroit
Pingree
Mrs. Duhme
George Peterman
Young Chase
Duhmes
Fred Chase Vanishes After Receivership
Lafayette Ind June 22 Fred Chase who recently had a receiver appointed for his son's estate has disappeared Attorneys refuse to disclose his whereabouts and details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chase
Lafayette
Ind
Chase at Yale and the telegraph office tale
Moses Towler Chase of Lafayette Indiana entered Yale class of 1900 but was moved to 1901. He failed to keep up and did not return that year. Eccentric yet wealthy, he telegraphed home for funds regularly and was famous as the telegraph office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hayasss
Conn
Moses Towler Chase
Lafayette
Ind
Yale
Telegraph Office
Sam AnS at Peace and Abolished Kingship in Samoa
A dispatch from Bartlett Tripp reports peace restored in Samoa, Malietoa Tanus has re signed, the kingship is to be abolished, and a provisional government will be established as the commission upholds Chief Justice Chambers in the contested king election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bartlett Tripp
United States
Samoa
Island
Chambers
King
Malietoa Tanus
Philadelphia arrives with Samoa casualties at port
The cruiser Philadelphia reaches San Francisco after a ten day voyage from Honolulu, bearing two coffins draped with the flag for Lieut. Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan killed at Vailele, Samoa. Admiral Kautz defends his actions and says he will prove his duty and seek redress.
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San Francisco
Philadelphia
Samoa
Honolulu
Lieut
Lansdale
Monaghan
Vailele
Kautz
Like a Beast Young Woman Found Locked in Family Prison
New York on June 22 James Allen agent for the Gerry society uncovered a cruelty case in New Brighton. The victim Olive Stone an imbecile claimed by relatives to be 21 but Allen believes she may be 12 to 14. She was confined in a three by four stone cell in the basement of E R Carter’s house where her mother also lives. Her cries led to discovery and she was transported to an infirmary. Authorities prepare to begin legal action against her wealthy relatives.
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New York
James Allen
Gerry Society
New Brighton
Olive Stone
Allen
E.R. Carter
Ain
Tag Has a Cinch: Suburb Gets Gas Franchise Lower Rates
Indianapolis agrees to grant a new gas franchise to the Indianapolis Gas Company ensuring Brightwood residents pay the same rates as city citizens. Mayor Taggart backs the move after a Thursday conference with Vice-president Pearson, aiming to end protracted litigation over suburban gas prices. The suburb’s annexation had prompted suit, now aligned with central rates, with other franchise details under discussion.
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Brightwood
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Company
Pearson
Taggart
Healers Still Claim Cures From Street Corner Works
Healers and Cyclone Johnson clashed on a street corner as crowds pressed in for healings. E L James the Occidental barber says rheumatism vanished after a few rubs, while a 6 year old girl showed brief arm improvement and a man named Johnson was claimed cured of blindness despite neighbors doubting the illness.
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Johnson
E. L. James
Occidental Hotel
James
County superintendents discuss teaching music in schools
Prof H. E. Owen of Terre Haute led a discussion on the value of music education. A lank superintendent questioned teaching rote singing and handling voice changes, while Henry urged traveling library support and towns to build own book collections. State Supt. Jones added remarks on recent school legislation.
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H. E. Owen
Terre Haute
Owen
Henry
New Castle
Fort Wayne
Jones
Fifteen Graduates at Butler College Commencement
The Butler College and University of Indianapolis held graduation in Irvington on Thursday morning. The 15 member class heard Rev. Allan B. Putt deliver the address urging focus on learning and service over fame. Diplomas were presented by President B. A. Jenkins. An alumni reunion and banquet followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler College
University of Indianapolis
College Chapel
Irvington
Allan B. Philputt
Central Christian Church
Butler
B.A. Jenkins
State health officers push vaccination to curb small pox
Indiana health officers meeting in the state house warn of a possible deadly small pox form this winter. They urge immediate vaccination and revaccination, reject weak opposition, and discuss tuberculosis reports and beer testing while promoting local medical societies and physician certs.
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State House
Indiana
Taylor
Crawfordsville
State Health Board
W. S. Dodds
Indianapolis
Sheets
Clarke County
Jeffersonville
Curryer
State Medical Board
Focal
Indiana War Revenue Drive Surpasses Goals in Year One
Indiana reports $3,000,000 donated to the Spain war effort as the first year of the general revenue law closes. Local offices contribute about $500,000, with the sixth district yielding a $35,000,000 revenue run and half directed to the war fund. Col. John B. Glover notes little impact on taxpayers. John Lovett completes a $415 revenue stamp transfer for the Anderson iron works sale, the second largest single deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Leavenworth
Indianapolis
John B. Glover
John Lovett
Anderson
Ind
Army reinforcements ordered for South Africa from London
The War Office issued orders for two engineer companies and two army service corps companies with officers and men from other corps to proceed to South Africa. Ammunition and stores are prepared. Plans for additional reinforcements are under consideration.
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London
War Office
Transvaal
Army Service Corps
South Africa
County Board of Review Grinds Through Assessments
The County board of review undertakes property assessments this week. Among the corporations assessed, on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, the session proceeds with formal reviews and determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
New Smoke Ordinance Takes Effect Saturday
The city enacts a new rule banning dense black smoke from chimneys starting Saturday after publication in a morning paper. Enforcement steps are unclear. Police Superintendent Quigley is away at the Elks convention in St. Louis, with officials declining to comment. Opponents predict constitutional challenges and a potential test case at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
St. Louis
Riders Fined for Scorching Speed to Newby Oval
Harry Endicott Elmer McGruder Walter Carr William Snyder and Frank Campfield were fined $1 and costs each in police court for scorching. Bike-cops Streit and Lancaster arrested them Wednesday night speeding to or from Newby Oval. Judge Cox warned future violators face a $5 and costs limit totaling $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Endicott
Elmer McGruder
Walter Carr
William Snyder
Frank Campfield
Streit
Lancaster
Newby Oval
Cox
Hmit
Miners Strike Turmoil Shifts in Indiana
In Evansville Indiana on June 22 the Sunny Side mine closes after the departure of black workers. Activity moves to the firs ave mine where Kentucky men were smuggled in the night of the attack. Imports from Illinois and Pana are urged to leave as authorities probe a Wednesday riot. Grand jury and union officials are examined with no arrests yet.
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Evansville
Ind
Sunny Side
Ave
Hentucky
Pana
Indiana
National
Tilcher
Purcell
Kennedy
Dilcher Ordered Out of Evansville by Citizens Committee
A Evansville committee of citizens orders National committee member Fred Dilcher to leave the city by threat of consequences. Dilcher refuses to depart. Report says operators seek to have him arrested on charges tied to causing the riot.
Mrs. Mintire Dies. Widow of Rev Dr McIntire
The widow of Rev Dr Thomas McIntire died at her daughter Mrs C C Foster’s home on North Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis Wednesday night at age 74. Her husband once led the state and Michigan deaf institutions and later ran a similar school in western Pennsylvania. Daughters include Mrs Merrick Vinton of New Rochelle New York Mrs Foster Mrs Morris Ross and Mrs Chas Martindale. Funeral Saturday at 10 a m at the residence.
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Thomas McIntire
C. C. Foster
N. Pennsylvania St
First Presbyterian Church
State Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Michigan Institution For the Deaf
Flint
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania. Mrs. McIntire’s Daughter, Mrs. Merrick Vinton
New Rochelle
N. Y
Indianapolis
Foster
Morris Ross
Chas. Martindale
Battle Over Ballots Electrifies Union Election
The union election drew heated debate after a scratched ballot could shift the secretary treasurer result. William Webb and Will Loomis faced scrutiny while J H Bowman of Chicago was installed as president. Officers include Henry Preil Pittsburg and D J McDonald Boston with Corcan and Hoffbauer as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board
William Webb
Will G. Loomis
New York
Loomis
Webb
New Yorker
Bowman
J. H. Corean
R. H. Kelly
Insane Christopher Mildner Declared by Commission
Christopher Mildner of 2 South Missouri Street was ruled insane by a commission on Thursday. His family says he fears someone will cut his throat. He showed no signs at police headquarters. His wife and son August visited. Mildner motioned them away, claiming they were trying to get rid of him. The son said it would have been better if he had hanged himself when he threatened to leave home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Mildner
S. Missouri St
August
Leadquarters
Bear Killing in Philadelphia Chaos After Escaped Animal
Paris reigned for more than an hour as an escaped dancing bear wandered near Bird and Woltsts. Panicked residents fled while police chased the animal. A fusillade of revolver shots frightened crowds and finally ended when one shot struck the bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Paris
Bird and Woltsts
Spaniards Hold Mass for Cervera Squadron Souls
In Santiago de Cuba on June 22 Spanish authorities say a special mass will be held July 3 for the souls of Admiral Cervera's squadron. The group requested and received permission to display the Spanish flag and will be protected by military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Cuba
Admiral Cervera
Divorce Fight Over Property Heats Courtroom Scene
The divorce case of Sam Dawson versus Kate Dawson was heard by Judge Carter on Thursday. The Dawsons, related to the late John Dawson who left a 600 acre farm near the Perry township line, face a bitter fight over property amid allegations of desertion cruelty and infidelity. A prior habeas corpus case brought by the mother over the 5 year old child was ruled in her favor by Judge Harvey.
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Sam
Kate Dawson
Carter
Dawsons
John Dawson
Perry Township
Harvey
Grocers Picnic Set At State Fairgrounds
The Retail grocers annual picnic will be at the state fairgrounds next Wednesday and promises to be the most successful yet. Prizes totaling 1000 dollars will be awarded with events including ladies guessing matches jockey races bicycle races and foot and sack races. A horse race among grocers owning fast horses is planned and two bicycle races will be open to professionals and amateurs while others are for grocers and employees only.
Judge weighs Myhan versus Sheriff over property levy
Judge Carter considers Mrs. Anna Myhan and Sheriff Clark case to bar sheriff sale of jointly owned property. Frank W. Keeler collected a $400 judgment from his father in law Myhan for alleged malicious prosecution in a wife desertion case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Anna Myhan
Clark
Frank W. Keeler
Myhan
Fulmer Seeks 25000 From Asphalt Barons Suit Filed
Leander Fulmer sues the Indiana Bermudez asphalt company seeking 25000 in damages alleging financial harm from the defendant. The action centers on a contractual dispute and alleged breach of payment obligations.
Forty Days in the Shade. James Jordan and Albert Hiney From Police Court
James Jordan and Albert Hiney, both colored, were sent to the works for 40 days after a police court appearance on Thursday. They were arrested with Ernest Alexander, who now faces grand jury proceedings on burglary and larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jordan
Albert Hiney
Ernest Alexander
Insane Declared Woman Claims Friends Plot Murder
Nellie Runyon declared insane on Thursday claims friends are trying to murder her. The fragmentary report also mentions a Martin Zimmerman as declared to be of sound mind.
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Nellie Runyon
Cost of Philippine War From World Figures
The New York World reports Washington figures on the Philippines war cost. It cites 664 American lives lost and about 6,500 wounded with many invalided, estimating daily army spending around 299,000 dollars and war duration costs over 1.27 million for 137 days, plus naval expenses and a total subjugation cost near 200.9 million dollars.
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New York
the World
Washington
Luzon
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Asiatic
United States
Spain
Gen Wheeler to Inspect Otis Force Before Manila Return
Gen Wheeler likely ordered to the Philippines to inspect the army under Gen Otis then report to Congress after resigning to return to the House. The move aims to provide information to Congress, with Miles or Breckinridge declining the inspection to avoid complicating Otis.
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Washington
Wheeler
Philippines
Secon
Alger
Otis
Congress
House of Representatives
Miles
Breckinridge
Gen
Manila
Shafter
Santiago
Admiral Dewey visits Colombo and receives silver souvenir
Dewey reports to the navy and departs for Colombo Ceylon. The Olympia salutes the forts and returns the admiral's salute. A chamber of commerce party presents a silver casket as a keepsake. He expects to stay about a week and is in fair health after an enthusiastic reception.
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Dewey
Colombo
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy
Ceylon
Olympia
Chamber of Commerce and Planters’ Association
From a Spanish Standpoint
Madrid dispatches report the American position in Manila growing erratic due to losses and disease. Fresh troops are described as badly needed to restore control and supply lines amid mounting sickness and fatigue.
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Madrid
Manila
Hounds Her Brother Charged in Murder Case
W H H alias Alexander Jester, charged with the murder of William Gates near Paris Missouri on May 2 1871, arrives from Shawnee Oklahoma to be jailed. His sister Mrs Cornelia Street vows to pursue justice claiming her life was ruined by the affair and that she spent fortunes chasing him. Shawnee residents doubt her story.
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Wichita
Kan
W. HH
Alexander Jester
Wm. Gates
Paris
Shawnee
O. T
Cornelia Street
Gates
Street
Unclear War Report Highlights Casualties and Illness
Washington dispatches reveal deteriorating conditions with two more yellow fever deaths in Cuba. Names listed include prisoners and soldiers from various infantry units. a hospital ship sails to San Francisco as Gen Brooke reports ongoing sickness and fatalities.
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Washington
Wired
Manila
San Francisco
Brooke
Cuba
Wm. J. Moore
Founteer
Columbus Stuart
Santiago
H- Wright
Range
del Rio
Divorce Suits Filed and Dismissed in Court Docket
Judge Leathers called his docket for the morning session. multiple divorce suits were dismissed for want of prosecuting. Names appear in scattered fragments including Mary Hollingsworth and Margaret Hughes among others. A stray line mentions talking machines and prices ranging from four to one hundred eight dollars.
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MR. Duhme
Gov. Pingree
Moses
Duhme
Chase
Malietoa Taunus
Ene
Ld Aea
T. Tag
Healers
Pearl Parker
St. Clair-st
Hying
Washington St
Seaton’s Hat Store
Dr. Bosworth
Winchester
Supreme Court
State Board of Health
England
Cape
Board OF Review
Cerealine Manufacturing Company
Bene Tee Cette Enna
Commercial Electric
Comstock & Coons Company
Chandler & Taylor Company
Badger Furniture Company
Brooks Oil Company
New Interstate Hotel
Eeeaee
Columbia Club Oe
American Brewing Company
Beween
Climax Baking Powder
New W. D. Cooper Shoe Company
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Courtry Club
Crescent Paper Company
Dean Bros.’ Pump Company
Dugdale Canning Company
Indiana Manufacturing Comarterees
Indianapolis Homing Mills
Premier Steel Company
Scorch
And
Mitchell
Mr. Archer
James A. Archer
Denver
Archer
Fulmer
Leander Fulmer
The
Bermudez ‘Asphalt’ Company
Gen. Wheeler
Eh Orient
Vanderpool
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