Convention Clashes End Fight Over Nominations
In LLE Kentucky on June 2 the demo rate convention adjourned after a brawl led by Del iad Saulsbery and Capt. Jim Williams. Saulsbery accused of being struck by a powerful blow and a revolver drawn as tensions rose over Stone and Goebel faction control with nominations uncertain.
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Deliad
Saulsbery
Jim
Stone
Aine
Sauls
Williams
Allighments
Johnson
Hurada
Stone-Goebel
Hardin
Goebel
United States
Tank of Naptha Launch Paul Jones Found Near New Orleans
Capt. M P Doulette of the Independence reports locating the naptha launch Paul Jones tank in the gulf. About 42 feet of the hull remains attached, suggesting a cut or collision. Mayor Taggart questions the find and notes conflicting reports of hull recovery and possible explosion.
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New Orleans
M.P. Doulette
Independence
Paul Jones
Gulf
Taggart
Indiana Census Supervisors Named as Merriam Pursues Appointments
Washington reports Census Director Merriam lists twelve Indiana names as likely census supervisors for districts one through twelve with district five omitted. Examinations occur in September across six cities, with most clerk appointments deferred to next year. Director Merriam projects a national population near 72.5 million.
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Washington
Merriam
Indiana
Senator Beveridge
Charles G. Covert
Evansville
John C. Billheimer
Joseph D. Poutch
New Albany
Chase WW
Lee
Sugar Branch
Joseph Frankford
John Thompson
New Castle
Vingent
Clifford
Indianapolis
K. Lee Bluffton
Eli N. Norris
Valparaiso
QO. A. Somers
Kokomo
Sol A. Wood
Angola
David B. F. Shaffer
South Bend
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paut
Omaha
New Orleans
Atlanta
Mayor Jones shifts stance on party and trusts in Ohio
Toledo mayor argues principle above party and condemns trusts. He cites Cleveland street railway strike and advocates municipal ownership of street railways and common ownership of land and natural wealth. He notes reform through initiative and referendum.
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Jones
Leveland
Toledo
Republican Party
Hwever
Cleveland
Bryan renomination and free silver dominate party view
The interhyron source expects James H. Eckels to be renominated and predicts Bryan will be defeated for president next year. Liberals fear the 16 to 1 issue will fade, allowing the party to realign toward conservative principles.
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Bryan
Eckels
Chicago
Jas
H. Eckels
Ryan
Breaks Neck in Lynching Verdict in Dan Patrick Case
In Nton Mississippi on June 22 the coroner's verdict states Dan Patrick colored died from a fall while climbing a tree, the death ruled accidental after being lynched for alleged crimes against Miss Bessie Ireland. The report notes the coroner’s finding and the case context surrounding the lynching.
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Dan Patrick
Bessie Ireland
Sneak Thief Steals 10000 From Boston Bank Teller Desk
A thief entered the Metropolitan National Bank in Boston at 12:35 PM Thursday and took a bundle containing 10000 in currency from the paying teller. The money was in denominations of 50 100 500 and 1600 dollars.
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Boston
Jne
Metropolitan National Bank
Foraker and Cox Dragged Into Times-Herald Fallout
The Times-Herald in Chicago on June 22 labels George B. Cox as Foraker's wicked partner in a reckoning over the Nichols bill provisions on taxed transfers freight lines pipelines and utilities. The piece also cites Cox’s hostile rise from bootblack to powerful figure and notes Foraker’s role in passing the Strehli street railway ordinance.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
George B. Cox
Foraker
Cox
Times- Herald
Cincinnati
Strehli Street
Senator Foraker declines comment on Times-Herald publication
In Washington on June 22 Senator Foraker refused to discuss the Times-Herald's latest issue. He called Kolisaat a closed incident and labeled him a convicted liar, adding that no reputable man can engage in controversy with him. The senator smiled as he spoke.
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Washington
Foraker
Times-Herald
Judge Rules Street Improvement Tax Unconstitutional in Missouri
Judge Philips holds Missouri law authorizing city street opening and paving costs against abutting property owners unconstitutional. If upheld, this ruling would cancel hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax bills and ease obligations for thousands of property owners. City attorney Sern notes possible impact on Indianapolis if the decision stands.
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Kansas City
Philips
Missouri
Sern
Indianapolis
Petrifying case at St Luke’s hospital shocks New York
William A Bloomer once chief engineer on the New York harbor staff is rapidly ossifying after two years in St Luke's hospital. He entered with rheumatism, knee joints swollen and now is practically helpless with excruciating pain. He estimates life until about January 1.
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New York
William A. Bloomer
St. Luke's Hospital
Bloomer
New York Harbor
President McKinley Rules Out Philippine Deployments
A dispatch from Adams Massachusetts reports President McKinley said on Wednesday night he had no intention of sending either General Miles or General Wood to the Philippines.
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New York
Adams
Mass
McKinley
Gen
Miles
Wood
Philippines
Catholic Priest Seeks Congress Seat in Democratic Bid
CHICAGO June 22 Father George D Heldmann of St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church announces his candidacy for Congress on the Democratic ticket. He notes only one other priest ever sought Congress, in 1837 when a priest was ejected from Detroit.
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Congress
Chicago
George D. Heldmann
St. Paul's
Priset
Detroit
Elevator accident injures worker at Meyer & Bro cigar store
Albert Richter was running the elevator in Charles Meyer & Bro. cigar store when his hand was badly mashed by the machinery on Thursday morning. Dr. Griffith treated him at the City dispensary before he was moved to his home at 903 South East Street.
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Albert Richter
Charles Meyer & Bro
An omen of war over London clouds a sword light
A brilliant shaft of light appeared across the evening sky over London from 8 to 9 p m on Wednesday. Onlookers, many superstitious, believed the display portends war with the Transvaal.
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London
Transvaal
Bell Elected President of Antioch College
Springfield June 22 Prof William A Bell of Indianapolis ex editor of the State School Journal has been elected president of Antioch College Yellow Springs vice D A Long resigned
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Springfield
William A. Bell
Indianapolis
State School Journal
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
D. A. ‘Long
Big Fight Looms Over Typographical Union Edict
The International Typographical Union seeks to absorb all composing room workers from the International Association of Machinists by July 1. About 200 machinists and helpers resist. A meeting among I T U President Donnelly AFL-CIO President Gompers Pressmen's Union head Bowman and Brewers' Union Bechtold was held to address the issue, with a likely showdown around June 28 in major cities.
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International Typographical Union
International Association of Machinists
Typographical Union
Machinists
Donnelly
I. IT. U
Gompers
A. F
Flour millers convene in Evansville with national association
Three hundred millers from nearly all states and Canada attend the gathering in Evansville Indiana to form a branch of the national association. A business reception is planned for Thursday, an excursion on the river and a boat banquet Friday, and Saturday delegates will tour all the prominent mills.
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Evansville
Ind
Union
Canada
National Association
Figur
Harrison Plant Sold to Boston Firm Amid Losses
The Russell Harrison street railway and electric lighting plant in Terre Haute sold by the receiver to Lee Higginson & Co. of Boston for 360000, signaling a net loss of over a million dollars and heavy impact on local stockholders. Rough Riders' Reunion in Las Vegas advances as Col. Brodie and ex governors arrive. Gov Roosevelt expected to join Saturday.
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Las Viegas
N. M
Col
Brodie
Rough Riders’ Association
Adams
Colorado
Otero
New Mexico
Roosevelt
Horse influenza epidemic hits Muncie horses
An influenza outbreak affects many fine horses in Muncie Indiana with numerous animals stricken and gatherings canceled as owners monitor affected stock.
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Muncie
Ind
Births Deaths and Marriages Notices
Births list several families announcing newborn boys from Huebel May and Francis households. Deaths record individuals including McClintock Adair Renn Parker Cobler and others with causes and residences. Marriage licenses show multiple couples and neighborhoods with partner names and spouses.
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Robert McClintock
Minnesota-st. Mary Adair
W. Washington-st
Isvan Renn
Guffin-st
Isaac Parker
Ollie Cobler
S. Noble-st
William Reed
Ora Spires
John Schulz
Ida Huber
Theodore Garrison
Ida Wilhite
Chas. Blizzard
Anna Taylor
Aude Murray
Lilly Burkline
Carl Pietsch
Ella Waterman
Samuel Goins
Anna Cooper
Fred Maeyernse
Frances Schorr
George Yolanz
Eleanor Isalb
Otto Kuehrmann
Amelia. Beermann
Will Steeg
Maud Ryan
Edward Schrader
Mary Colter
Edward Gill
Catherine Hanlein
William Mayers
Mattie Boyer
James Anderson
Nellie Harris
George Thompson
Burglary Plea for Juvenile Twins in Minnesota
Maggie Koerber and Dottie Walker both under 14 were arrested in St. Cloud for alleged residence burglary. They pleaded guilty but received a severe reprimand and were allowed to go.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Maggie Koerber
Dottie Walker
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Cure for All Piles
The ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe pile remedy without opiates or minerals. It cites testimonials from Major Dean, Dr. J W Meagan, James Jamerson, and Mrs. M C Hinckly claiming long-term relief or cures. Cruggists sell 50 cent and one dollar packs, with a mail offer for a cause and cure book from the Pyramid Drug Co.
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J. W. Meagan
Leonardville
Kan
James Jamerson
Dubuque
Iowa
M. C. Hinckly
Mississippi St
Indianapolis
Ind
Cruggists
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Casimir-Perier to testify at Rennes court martial
The Vienna correspondent reports M. Casimir-Perier will testify at Rennes court martial, claiming a German official gave France the information leading to Dreyfus's arrest. He will withhold his name until the moment of declaration. The Austrian foreign office reportedly holds the key to the affair.
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France
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Rennes
Germany
M. Casimir-Perler
Casimir Perler
Republican Pow Wow Delays National Convention Site Hint
June 22 report from Washington says Secretary Dick of the Republican National Committee announced no meeting before December. Denver has filed a request to host the convention and must provide a suitable auditorium and quarters. The committee has long been funded by the convention city, with St. Louis paying about $60,000 in prior debts.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Denver
National Committee
St. Louis
Virginia Woman Injured in Car Ride Accident
Mrs. Theodore Horner of Virginia visiting at L. J. Hupp's home on East Market Street was injured during a car ride on Wednesday night. She was thrown to the ground while moving seats, sustaining a fractured right shoulder and serious bruising to the head and limbs.
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Theodore Horner
Virginia
L. J. Hupp
E. Market Sr
North Atlantic squadron sails from Boston to Newport
Ita reports the North Atlantic squadron has left Boston for Newport. A separate note says Cleveland and Chicago discuss parks and transit and a mass gathering in Cincinnati raises funds for teachers.
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Boston
Newport
Standard of! Company
Ohio
Thomas Liston
Shamrock
Fred M. Kerns
Parsons
W. Va
Lucy Day
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indiana trust building owners warned on ladder escape liability
Factory inspector McAbee notified owners they may install a ladder escape but will not relieve them of liability for damages. He doubts the law covers such a building and awaits owners’ decision. They say there is no space for a balcony and steps escape.
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McAbee
Indiana Trust Building
Thieves Hitch Mule to Steal Potatoes in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on June 22 Burt Foster reported 30 bushels of potatoes stolen from a car on a railroad siding. Foster suspects James She, arrested, as the only man able to hitch the mule. Thomas Truax, known as Battle Ax, arrested in Indianapolis, will be brought here on a charge of complicity.
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Muncie
Ind
Burt Foster
Foster
James She
Thomas Truax
Battle Ax
Indianapolis
Carroll County Association elected officers at picnic
R A Brown clerk of the supreme court was chosen president and A M Grant secretary of the Carroll County association. The group held a large picnic at the fair grounds on Wednesday with over 100 attendees.
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Carroll County
R. A. Brown
Supreme Court
Carroll County Association
A. M. Grant
Fair Grounds
May Goelet to Wed Prince Henry D'Orleans
New York social columns report Miss Mary Goelet will marry Prince Henry D Orléans. The prince known as an explorer is popular with the French public and is wealthy.
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New York
Sociaircles
Mary Goelet
Prince Henry D'Orleans
Mount Summit Farmer Files Bankruptcy Petition
Frank B. Chambers of Mount Summit filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court on Thursday. His liabilities total 3256 dollars and assets 861 dollars.
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Frank B. Chambers
Mount Summit
A. O. U. W. Convention Closes Quickly
The A. O. U. W. convention wound up its business in a hurried style, Wednesday evening, and most of the delegates have departed.
Miners Rioting Trials Begin in Idaho Wardner
Trials of miners charged with rioting at Wardner Idaho began Thursday at Wallace. Kansas coal operators and miners reached a settlement averting a general strike. In Chicago packing houses about four hundred men struck Wednesday seeking higher wages. firms conceded and workers gain from 15 to 25 cents a day.
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Wardner
Idaho
Wallace
Kansas
Chicago
Deaths From Shootings and Drownings Reported Nationwide
A series of fatalities and suspected homicides are noted: John H. Marshall of Henderson Kentucky died by self inflicted gunshot. Gertrude Allen, her child, and Callie Lew is, all colored, drowned in Norfolk Virginia. Fred Gmelin of Milwaukee attempted to kill his wife before killing himself, the wife seeking a divorce. Michael Tobin of Mound City Illinois killed Major Thomas F. Fitzpatrick, tied to Tobin losing his cemetery job. James Copely and Geo Richardson of Casey County Kentucky pursued the same girl. Richardson is dead.
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Henderson
Gertrude Allen
Callie Lewis
Norfolk
Fred Gmelin
Milwaukee
Michael Tobin
Mound City
Thomas F. Fitzpatrick
Tobin
Fitzpatrick
James Copely
Geo.Richardson
Casey County
Kentucky
Richardson
Low Round Trip Fares to Californias and Colorado
Round trip rail rates via the Monon Route are advertised with contact details for ticket information. The terse notice stresses low fares to California and Colorado and points readers to consult the service desk for pricing and schedules.
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Californias
Colorado
Last Case Goes To Trial In Bank Wreck Perjury Charge
The final case against Isaac F. Winstandly and Clarence Fredericks, accused of wrecking the New Albany bank and leaving 325 creditors $110,000 short, goes to trial for perjury in affidavits filed during a prior trial in Jeffersonville Indiana.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Isaac F. Winstandly
Clarence Fredericks
New Albany
Record Disputed Over Fastest Mile Ride Claim
The claim by Charles M. Murphy of Brooklyn that his Maywood mile ride paced by a locomotive is the fastest on record is challenged by supporters of E. E. Anderson. Anderson rode on August 10, 1896 near Oldenburg Illinois in one minute three seconds, two seconds faster than Murphy, and Anderson’s time is the official record approved by the L A W.
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Charles M. Murphy
Brooklyn
Maywood
L. 1
E. E. Anderson
Roadhouse
Anderson
Oldenburg
Lil
Murphy
S. Anderson
Gov Mount Absent From Office As Auditor Office Closes
State events report Gov Mount resting at home on Thursday causing the governor’s office to be closed along with the state auditor’s. A crepe hung on the door signaling the vacancy and uncertainty in state operations.
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Gov. Mount
State Auditor
Hart
Mary B Macintire obituary and rental ads
Mrs. Mary B Macintire widow of Rev Dr Thomas MacIntire dies at 73 funeral at C C Foster residence 1414 N Pennsylvania Saturday 18 o'clock burial private Rentals include alcove room with bath 28 W New York room for gentleman 420 N Capitol ave and furnished/unfurnished rooms north central seek housekeeper aged 50 to 60 or 65 plus sale of phaeton very cheap 804 N painters
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O & Sun
Suit Seeks $10,000 for Alleged Cash Misappropriation
Union Trust Company as receiver for Mutual Reinsurance Company of Indiana sues Chas Oliver and his daughter and son-in-law Benton Billingsley for $10,000. The complaint claims Oliver, then an officer, improperly appropriated $8,635 for his own use while the company was mutual and he had no right. Oliver is said to have fled to England.
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle and Hog Prices Steady
Indianapolis June 22 market notes cattle receipts light but steady prices unchanged export cattle and veal calves quoted with good to prime steers at 1350 lbs and up. Hog receipts 50% Thursday and market active with prices higher. Sheep and lambs steady with spring lambs good to choice and common sheep noted.
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Indianapolis
Iceace Cence Seereseeesee
Ccee
Neeesaees
Sessnes
Market prices for grain and hay in City Grein
On Thursday June 22 at City Grein Market traders reported wheat No 2 red at 69 73 cents with firm tone and a 39 car total. Corn steady with No 1 white 85 cents and No 2 white mixed 34 34? cents. Oats steady No 2 white 2 cents and No 2 mixed 27 28 cents. Hay prices ranged No 1 timothy 9.00–9.50 dollars and No 2 timothy 8.00–8.50 dollars.
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City Grein
Corm
Hay
Timothy
Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report from Shiel & Co
Receipts were good on Thursday and the market was about steady. Chicago showed about 3,000 head at 27.2 to 25 cents lower, with cattle bids ranging from 25 to 350, price quotes around 3.90 for various weights. Slightly lower cattle market overall.
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R. R. Shiel & Co
Indianapolis
Chicago
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