Political meeting at Tom Taggart's hostelry draws crowd and backroom plans
A large Democrat gathering at Tom Taggart's hostelry reflects wavering hopes and factional tensions. Shanklin, Allen county candidate Naper, Welman, Herff, and Voorhees figures feature in canvassing, with debates over presidential prospects and veteran support. The Grand Hotel caucus discusses blame for gloom, while Gov. Matthews and other leaders outline rosy prospects amid internal strife.
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Tom Taggart
Geo. Washington Shenklin
Evansville
Gil
Cleveland
G. M. Naper
Allen County
Shanklin
C. W. Welman
The
Sullivan Times
Supreme Court
Jerome Herff
TH Sun
Welman
Voorhees
Indiana
Faulkner
Ripley County
Br. Hoffman
Ignee
Matthews
State House
Tom Teggart
Grand Hotel
Sheerin
Teggart
Gov
Matthewa
Myers
Pug Smith
D. E. Williamson
John W. Kern
Business Brevities: Local merchants advertise Fourth of July offerings
Hay and Willits claim the Waverley bicycle leads the market while Harry Krause offers tips to stay cool in the heat. Chas Mayer & Co advertise a full Fourth of July stock, Baker & Randolph bind portfolios, Arcade promotes timely men’s suit specials, Foley Bros plan plumbing work, H P Wasson markets millinery, and Wheo lists prices. Read the notices and prepare for the races at the fair grounds July 4 5 6 with admission noted.
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Hay & Willits
Waverley
Harry Krause
Chas, Mayer & Co
Albert ‘Gall
Baker & Randolph
Arcade
Foley Bros
H. P. Wasson
Big Trust Company Planned Amid Boardroom Doubts
A group of prominent businessmen drafted plans for a large trust company with Albert Sahm as a possible president. The project stalled due to business conditions and a switch from a debenture bond scheme but is not yet dead. Proposed capital stood at 200000 dollars, aiming to offer general trust services like Union and Indiana Trust.
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Ecch
Chas. Thompson
Barrett Law
Herman Lieber
Frederick Mayer
Board of Public Works
Franklin Vonnegar
Mr. Lilly
Lilly & Stalnecker
Henry Kothe
Chas, Thompson
Albert Sahm
Union
Indiana Trust
Thompen
Tub Sun
Strikes Spread as Illinois Central Faces Walkout
June 27 reports say Illinois Central yards show the only strike sign with few suburban trains running. Police guard Grand Central to shield Great Western trains amid potential broader actions. A window was broken on a Pullman car entering the city. The Colored Railway Union offered to fill vacated posts with colored railroad men. Washington noted no boycott impact locally as trains continued normal operations.
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Carcano
Illinois Central
I Ilinois Central
Grand Central
Great Western
Colored Union Railway
Atrixera
Thelinois Central
American Railway Union
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Centre
Baltimore & Ohio
Washingtton
Labor Union Scrutiny Provokes Mixed Reactions
Epstern Sun quotes a Central labor union defense claiming purity and nonpartisan handling, while criticizing unresolved issues in the Schmidt case, public meeting financing, and political delegation actions. The piece notes dissent from Salesmen’s group and asserts a new federation will proceed without political interference or office seekers.
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Grusliac
Epstern Sun
Central Labor Union
Schmidt
Ola
Lovscenberg
Salgysmiea
Sully
Ontral Labor Union
Rotlins
Basotyub
Los
Beauery
Upiod
Cepira Federation
Alice Bolder
T. MM. Gauss
Fort Wayne Publisher Pleads Guilty in Post Office Case
J I Shober publisher of the Fort Wayne Times pleaded guilty in federal court to violating postal laws. He says a May lottery ad was printed and circulated, and copies were mailed while he was away. Two Fort Wayne businessmen who mailed ads were arrested. Shober surrendered in Indianapolis and was bailed at 500 with Chariss Bookwalter as surety.
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Fort Wayne
J. I Shober
Shober
Fort Wnayne
Indianapolis
Electric road scheme pursues rapid transit link
Washington and New York may be connected by an electric road if a bill to incorporate the National rapid transit company passes. Ex-Representative Hemphill leads the project with backing from Washington capitalists. Proponents claim trains could reach 120 miles per hour. The tariff and income tax are challenged in Congress as the debate opens.
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Washinecrown
Senate
Hill
Washington
New York
Congress
National Rapid Transit Company
Hemphill
Washington Capitalism
Nellies Diamonds Cause Trouble in Court Case
Nellie Payne formerly of Greencastle and a DePauw alumna faced a civil dispute with Messenger over two diamond rings and furniture bought on installments. Messenger retrieved property after travel from Chicago. Nellie left unsettled payments. Judge Winters ruled for the defendant.
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Nellie
Nellie Payne
Payne
DePauw University
Greencastle
Jerusalem
Messenger
Nellia
Massenger
Chicago
Fleeced by usurious lenders claims against Baum trio
Kia Thoms sues Louis Baum Harry Baum and Frank Archer with Shillie Mackey alleging a conspiracy to move debtors between lenders to avoid exposure. She says she borrowed 15 dollars, paid 115, and faced demands of 125 to avoid foreclosure on a chattel mortgage. She contends she signed under a misunderstanding due to near blindness and illness and seeks mortgage cancellation and title quieting.
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Kia Thoms
Louis Baum
Harry Baum
Frank Archer
Shillie Mackey
Ridgeville College organized with stock and events
The Ridgeville classical college in Randolph county is organized with 50 000 stock. A pressant song recital by Louise Schrader and Edward Nell was held for the college of music. A separate item notes a 21 body discovery in Greenlawn cemetery, followed by burial orders. Copyright application filed by J F Callen for The bench and bar of Indiana with W A Wilkins supervising the literary portion. Casual note of cereal luxuries at Van Pelts.
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Ridgeville
Randolph County
College of Music
Louise Schrader
Edward Nell
Girton
Greenlawn
Earp
J. F. Callen
Bench
Bar
Indiana
W. A. ‘Wilkins
the Sentinel
Journal
Presbyterian synod banquet marks split from New York board
Lev Haines hosted a banquet at the Commercial club to celebrate the Presbyterian synod's separation from the New York board. John Brush and Elsie Lombard Brush returned from their honeymoon, while Bertha Ems was declared insane amid fears of a looming earthquake. Local issues include a street filth problem on Alshima ct and a court dispute over Langtree home title. The Muncie police game, a land deal controversy, and a long list of births and marriages are noted among broader city happenings.
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Presbyterian Synod
Aegsion
Commercial Club
Lev. Haines
New York Board
John VII
Brush
Saratoga
Old Point Comfort
Cincinnati
Daniaon House
Elsie Lombard
Midnight Bell” Company
Bertha Ems
Alshima Ct
Washington
Market St
Knights
Isdhes
Bank of Commerce
Bank
Order
Brown
Muncie
LePorts
Supt. Miller
James W. Langtree
Pennsylvania St
John WM. Hatton
Winters
White County
Hatton
Langtree
Birtns
Mary Clemmons
Andrew
Belle Childers
John
Emms Moss
Louisa Lombard
Carrie McKnight
Robi
Mary Parker
Theodore
Alice Snowton
Chas
Kate Lowry
Ira
Mattie
Henry
Mrs. Iaker
GustaVie
Mra
Martha Mills
Willie L. Etchisan
Sam Newman
Rosa Garrett
Alberta Lieber
Louisa Mueller
Graham A. Wells
Manutaceur- Censes
William Russell
Kate C. Neising
Fred 4. Hendricks
Ella
A. Karrer
George F. Hawekotte
Clara M. Mueller
William R. McKernan
Margaret Smith
David J. Mein
Louisa G. Gross
James C. Martin
Rebecca Williams
Patrick K.weeda
Lizzie M. Deibrugge
William K. Mead
Mary BE
Tanchore W. Smith
Bertha E. Smith
Daniel Harrington
Nellie Broderick
Worries Over Custody as Mother Seeks Decree Aid
In county clerk office a middle aged mer sought to sue the divorce decree in Jennie KCrann versus Thomas McArain. Mrs. McArain, granted divorce and child custody about a year ago, fears father will take the children from Nowa Dame university during summer. A certified copy of the decree could aid recovering them if the father flees with either child. Mrs. McCrain, living in the city, is deeply concerned for the children’s safety.
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Mer
Jennie Kcrann
Thomas
Thea
Prandergast seeks to discharge lawyers in court case
CircaGo June 27 report that Prandergast asked the court to let him defend himself after experts testified he is mainly guided by religion. A separate note invites ladies to races at the fair grounds from July 3 to 6 promising a great event.
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CircaGo
Prandergast
Maine
Fair Grounds
Kentucky elopement ends in wild revenge wedding
The tale from PsinosvilLE Kentucky tells of Helen Witten, a farmer’s daughter, who defies stern parents to marry Henry Wilcox. After being stripped and locked in her room she uses chloroform to subdue six family members, then escapes to wed Henry. Parents may later forgive in true Kentucky fashion.
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Helen
Henry Gack
Kentucky
Psinosville
Helen Witten
Henry Wilcox
Geomereason
Witten
Henry
Abe
Turmoil Across France as Riots Erupt Nationwide
Paris and Lyons report vast unrest with over 2000 arrests in the Italian quarter of Grenoble and riots at the Italian consulate. An assassin’s act against Carnot stirs revolutionary fervor while Louise Michel praises it. protests spread to Lyons and Paris with public officials and crowds clashing amid a tense national mood.
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Lyons
M. Lillot
Rome
Grenolle
Carnot
Pantheon
Victor Hugo
Lazare Carnot
Perrier
Paris
M. Casimir
Pezier
France
M. Dupuy
M. Brisson
M. Michelin
Romer
Crispi
Santo
Legas
Marseillen
Milan
Cegarlo Santo
Poste Reatante
Bal Set
Phew “Syapathy
San Francisco
Italy
WHDDHL IN COURT OVER Slop Ordinance And Carpet Wedding
In police court on Wednesday the slop ordinance case drags toward the supreme court with Judge Stubbs overruling a motion to quash affidavits. Attorneys Hord Perkins and Miller argue civil limits for garbage cages while the court adds a new yellow Brussels carpet. Henry Heine and Annie Simpson wed after licensing, and several violators including Wm Patterson Sam Blaylocks and Wm Gass are fined for running a policy shop. Sargent Schwab Balcom Hyland lead raids on 50 W Washington area, arresting many in a wide gambling operation. Pat Murphy saloonkeeper at 289 W Washington fined for assaulting the officer. an appeal follows. Ed Harmening fined for assaulting the inspector Balcom during wagon license checks.
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Supreme Court
Stubbs
Hsaling
Hord, Perkins and Miller
Hage
Seurgeent Dawson
Henry Heine
Annie Simpson
W. Washington Sr
Pat Murphy
Washington St
Sargeant Schwab
Murphy
Ed Harmeninog
Waaterm Paving Company
Balcom
Acquittal in Bank Embezzlement Trial at Terre Haute
John Beach president of the Patrial City bank, closed in the panic, was acquitted after a jury instructed to return a not guilty verdict. Chicago health authorities deny Mrs. Alice Scott as small pox patient. a pesthouse death of Thos. Scott noted. Local quarantine on Mrs. Scott continues amid uncertainty over exposure.
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Terre Haute
TexrRe Haute
John & Beach
Pratria City Bank
Alice
Chicago
Board of Health
Alice Scott
Thos. Scott
Lombard Block Nuisance Fight Over Odors From Woods Fan
In a Lombard block dispute residents threaten an injunction against Liveryman Woods over a fan at Woods livery stable blowing odors toward rear occupants. Health officials inspected Woods. a government courier reported counterfeit coins from Louisville. Forecasts for Indians predict fair weather with possible thunderstorms and a schedule notes races at the fairgrounds starting July 3 with 60 cent admission.
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Merle Walker
Lombard Building
G. m. Walker
Woods’ Livery Stable
Woods
Lombard Block
Sun
Liveryman Woods
Health Department
Kickers
Death of Uncle Johnny Smith Casts Gloom on Family
J C Smith known as Uncle Johnny 57 died by hanging in his cellar after a long career with the Big Four railroad. His wife’s death years earlier left him grieving as he cared for his grandchild and worked a Chicago to Cincinnati run. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Harry Smith
Frank
Johnny” Smith
Johnny
Big Four Railroad
Crown Hill Cemetery
Nene
South St
Freddy
Harry
Sories
Frank Smith
O. R.C
Hasselman Commandery
Masonic Order
Cincinnati
Chicago
Flanner & Buchanan
Train Hold Up Near Homerville Nets $1222 in Loot
SavVannan Georgia June 2. The express train due here at dawn was held up near Homerville. Two men boarded the train at this station then four more masked men forced the express messenger Calder to open the safe. A dynamite blast damaged the door. $1222 was taken. The robbers uncoupled the engine and fled about 72 miles into thick woods as the sheriff pursues with hounds.
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SavVannan
Ta.m
Tusasday
Homerville
Calder
Locks Blue. Several strikes hit Indiana coal regions
The Nellis mine with 200 workers went on strike over not being allowed a checkman. Other strikes are said to be likely. The governor expects workers to return in a few days. Also reports on Synod work and other local items follow.
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Indiana
Nellis
Hebie
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