Ex President Grover Cleveland Dies at Princeton
Ex President Grover Cleveland died at his Princeton home at 8 40 this morning from heart failure after weeks of illness. Mrs Cleveland stayed by his side throughout a seven week milk and egg diet period, her steadfast vigil marking a long battle for his health.
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Joseph L. Bryan
New York
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John Hays Hammond
Roosevelt
Washington
Mrs. Cleveland
Sherman Dies or Surgery Hinted for Vice Presidential Nominee
Congressman James Sherman, Republican nominee for vice president, lies in Lakeside hospital Cleveland after a restless night. Doctors prepared for possible operation if deemed necessary with Dr. Bull of New York summoned to attend. Condition described as critical but near normal at times.
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Cleveland City Hospital
Bull
New York
Cleveland
James §. Sherman
Lakeside Hospital
Vote Drift 15 Toward Democracy in Indiana
A former Republican postmaster near Indianapolis speaks out amid UiTher drift toward democracy. He criticizes the Democratic governor nominee's declarations and asserts bold stance, signaling party tensions as the campaign unfolds.
Sherman’s Ninety Chance to Recover Seen by Doctor
Indianapolis physician and surgeon Dr. D. A. Anderson says Sherman has about ninety chances in a hundred for recovery. The report notes there may be an operation, but the odds for a favorable outcome are strong.
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Sherman
D. A. Anderson
Indianapolis
Republican outlook dampens as candidate battles strain
A daybreak bulletin reports Mr Sherman’s fever peaked at 102.8 and respiration held at 28 with fluctuating pulse. Doctors warn he may be weakened and his campaign duties threatened by illness. Dr Bull is sought in Cleveland. misfired wires delay his return. National committee faces uncertainty if Sherman cannot run. A veteran ex-GOP official recalls 1904 sentiments shifting toward Democrats as voters discuss on trolley cars.
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Indiana
Parker
Prohibition
Bryan
Marshall
Taft
Burglars Touched Ladder Then Fled From Home
Burglars carried a ladder to the porch of Louis Hillman at 920 Michigan Street and fled when frightened away before entering the house. Family members reported waking Wednesday morning to a ladder propped against the home and noting the attempted break in.
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Louis Hillman
Michigan Street
Citizens Gas Company Assessment Draws Debate
The Citizens Gas company, formed to supply Indianapolis residents with artificial gas, was valued at 147380 by the county board of review. Despite arguments from counsel and promoters that certain time deposits were not to be included, the assessment reflected the cash return, cash in bank, and time deposit certificates. Mains belonging to the concern were not assessed as they were not productive at the time.
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Citizens’ Gas Company
Indianapolis
County Board of
Vic. Wife Sues for Divorce in Fractured Case
Alice Quinn sues John C Quinn for divorce alleging fault and failure to provide support. The plaintiff claims the defendant has not met obligations and that one cent was given as part of arrangements. The terse filing signals a contested matrimonial action with unresolved terms.
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Alice R. Quinn
John C. Quinn
Wife pleads for man who wounded her in failed murder plot
A forgiving wife testified for Fred Worden in criminal court as Judge J A Pritchard suspended his sentence after Worden pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to kill. Worden, 37, had planned to kill his wife and himself following a dispute over her working late to 9 p m. He was rehired by the Big Four Railway. sentence two to 14 years on future offenses.
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Worden
Big Four Railway Company
Little Mary Allen Testimony Details Stepfather Abuse
In circuit court eight year old Mary Allen testified about cruelty by her stepfather including beating and neglect. Judge Allen comforted the sobbing child. David S. Allen seeks custody after his wife’s divorce decree modification. The mother Mrs. Allen Boyer wept as the witness spoke. worn shoes were shown as evidence of inadequate clothing.
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Mary Allen
Circuit Court
Charges Dismissed Against Five Men
William Wolfengperger among several indicted persons discharged in criminal court Wednesday as state pressed charges. Others include Leonard Snodgrass Edward Terrell Dye Hall and J H Boyer all charged with defrauding purchasers.
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Nelle
Leonard Snodgrass
Edward Terrell
Dye Hall
J. H. Boyer
Roosevelt Pitches Hay Then Heads to Yale Harvard Race
Roosevelts hay cutting in Oyster Bay precedes his departure aboard the Mayflower to attend the Yale Harvard boat race the next day. Hammond Gives Ten Thousand to University
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Oyster Bay
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University
Chicago
John Hays Hammond
George ‘Washington University
Bryan Declares Roosevelt Ideas Repudiated
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 24 W J Bryan charged the Republican platform repudiates nearly every Roosevelt principle. He criticized silence on senate leaders blocking the railroad rate bill and said the platform fails to credit Democrats for backing the president. He warned the currency plank allows Congress wide leeway and called the trust plank a disappointment, adding the negro receives his quadrennial quota of taffy.
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Phone Girls Get Ice Cream Free of Charge at Central Union
Operators of the Central Union Telephone Company are treated to free ice cream during the hot spell. Arrangements were made at the start of the heat to provide the ice cream, and the ladies express appreciation for the cool refreshments.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Wife tips police on husband wanted in Chicago assault
The wife of George Pulupatis alias George Fisher of 1210 E Tenth Street told police her husband is sought in Chicago for assaulting a man and is also wanted on a charge.
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George Pulupatis
George Fisher
Tenth Street
Chicago
Tributes Paid Mr. Cleveland From Taft and Fairbanks
Vice-President Fairbanks and Secretary Taft lauded ex-President Grover Cleveland after learning of his death. Fairbanks praised him as a rugged, level headed statesman guiding public and private life with conscience. Taft called Cleveland a great American with broad statesmanship and indomitable courage.
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Grover Cleveland
New Haven
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Taft
GRA FTER SENTENCED FOR VAGRANCY IN POLICE COURT
J C Nickelson known as L iz McKelson and Lauritz Mikelson faced police court on vagrancy charges. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse after Masonic relief committee complaints. He has claimed London as home and used multiple lodge names while seeking aid. Authorities say he often visits lodges for funds and has appeared under various identities in several cities.
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Indianapolis
L.iz McKelson
Lauritz Mikelson
Nickelson
London
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Willis D. Engle
Market Street
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Engle
A.mer Smythe
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Kitzmiller
Glasgow
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Cal
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