Capt Van Schaick Tells Story of Slocum Horror
Tremont New Hampshire dispatch reports Capt Van Schaick, veteran captain of the ill fated steamship Slocum, detailing equipment neglect and inspector practices at the inquiry. He describes life preservers, tests, and inspections as witnesses faced questions amid his fading condition and medical care.
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Capt. van Schaick
Tremont
Corboer Berry
Hose
Gena Slocum
van Schaick
Eticer
Slocum
Barnaby
Steamboat Company
McManus
Coronal
van Schalck
Vegeel
Knickerbocker Company
van Sehsick
Larnaty
Atkinson
United States
300 000 Soldiers Readied for Great Battle
A St Petersburg dispatch reports a looming major clash between Russian Kuropatkin and Japanese forces led by Gen Oku, Gen Kuroki, and Gen Nogi. About 300,000 troops along with outposts stretch across the front as both sides maneuver toward a decisive engagement. Reports detail movements around Liao Yang, Kinchou, and Tatchekino with skirmishes and prisoner losses.
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ST. Petersburg
Sakharof
Geo
Kuropatein
Gena
Kuroki
Oku
Kuraki
Halcheng
Kurapathin
Kinchou
Yanchukovsky
Kyych‘kof
Red Cross
Ryachker
Serpurhovitinare
Japanese seize Fen-Shui-Ling after six hours of fighting
The Japanese, after six hours of severe fighting, occupied Fen-Shui-Ling, 38 miles northwest of Siu-Yer on June 97. Battleship Stranded reported near Port Arthur as another Russian battleship is believed wrecked while retreating after Thura-Gay night.
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Tiona
Secere
Fen-Shui-Ling
Siu-Yer
Tokio
Tiger Rack
Port Arthur
Thura- Gay Onight
Coroner urges lifebuoys and bathing safety plan
Coroner Tutewller told THE SUN that Marion County had 18 drowning deaths last year and 11 this year, with bathing season starting. He urged passage of an ordinance to ban bathing on streams except at designated sites with lifebuoy equipment and supervision, including sheds for changing and a man at each site.
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Capt. van Sehalck
Slocum
Pease
Trafic
Knickerbocker
Witicases
Tuteailer
James Ila Billingsley
Accidene
Tutewller
Marion County
SUN
Miei
Indiana Should Get Into Procession on Tuberculosis
Dr. Hurty tells The Sun that tuberculosis costs Indiana millions and must be suppressed. He cites Massachusetts curing 19 percent, Rhode Island, New York, Maryland building sanitariums, and Ohio funding one. He argues Indiana should build a sanitarium now and opposes further commissions.
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Hurty
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
Maryland
Ohia
Michigan
Indiana
Local boy struck by streetcar on Morrleat rails
Seven year old Thomas Lelater, son of William Lelater of 82 W Morris, was playing on the Morrleat racks when a special westbound streetcar struck him Tuesday afternoon. He was knocked from the track with injuries to chest and limbs. no bones appear broken and doctors say he may survive.
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Thomas Lelater
William Leister
W. Morris
Morrleat
Phyalelase Sly
Confession Reveals Bribery Ring in St Louis Officials
Charles Gutke, ex-member of the House of Delegates, confessed to a sprawling bribery scheme in St Louis city government. He detailed payments from 2.50 to 75000 dollars, naming specific bills and bribes tied to the suburban, central traction, and lighting projects. He warned the boodle gang could seize control, as confessions are turned over to the grand jury.
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House of Delegates
ST Betts
Charles Gutke
Hole of
Circuil Attorney
Folk
John Lehmanns
Thirthy
Afr
Falk
Lang
Combine
Union
Cenetral Traction
Lincoln Trust Cympany
Gutke
St. Louls
America Demands Port of Arzalia
A public demand statement accuses officials from Port Arzalia and Gays Mgorigh of mismanagement. Citizens rally to pressure authorities for oversight, transparency, and urgent reforms affecting trade and regional security. Local groups organize protests and call for accountability.
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Arzalia
Gays Mgorigh
Tangier coopers with US over coaling station demand
United States warships anchor at Tangier amid reports that America seeks Arralla as a coaling station following the kidnapping of Jon Perdicaris and C Varley. A Moroccan authority notes the current moment as favorable for pressing the claim. The town of Ayeaity lies about 30 miles southwest of Tangier.
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Morocco
United States
Tangier
America
Arralla
Jon Perdicaris
C. Varley
Americar
Ayeaity
Autoist Gates Found Guilty In Police Court
Autoist A. D. Gates was found guilty in police court on two charges, speeding under the mobile ordinance and assault and battery. Fines were $5 and costs, plus 24 hours, with Fred Kindle of the Indianapolis News as complainant. The accident occurred over a month ago at the corner of Merleman and Washington streets, and the case had been continued as Gates could not appear. The incident spurred police to prosecute violators, leading to many arrests.
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A. D. Gates
Fred Kindle
Indianapolis News
Merléan
Washingtonsts
Tim
Ynodle
Polices Department
Baking Powder Battle Between Cincinnati and Wabash Firms
Federal court filings allege Hevkin pice company of Cincinnati and Wa bash baking powder company of Wabash clash over powder brands. Hevkin asserts powder lines “Hasting’s Red Star Old Kentucky” and accuses rival of using similar labels with those names. Plaintiff seeks $2,000 in damages.
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Hevkin Pice Company
Cintinnati
Wabash Baking Pew Company
Wabash
Te Heckin Company
Hasting
Red Star
Old Kentucky
Powuera
Pleasant Run Boulevard Assessment Findings Reviewed
Park board considered the Pleasant Run boulevard project and viewed the route. Assessments of debts and damages will likely be modified, but no formal action was taken. Members drove the proposed route to inspect ground conditions before decision making.
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Park Board
Tragic Death: Young Wife Takes Poisons Over Affair
Grace Wasson dies by poisoning in her Indianapolis home after being pressured by a married man to leave her husband Harry Wasson. Her husband and aunt describe years of strain, with Grace allegedly enticed by another man who urged separation. Emmet Tolle, 9, and others recount the sequence as police investigate.
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Mra. Tolle
Mex
Grace Wasson
Harry Wasson
Grace
Wasson
Ite
Witz
Toile
Tells
Babies Named After Senator Fairbanks Acknowledged
Campaign notes show parents across the country sending congratulatory letters and requests to name babies after Senator Fairbanks. Tennessee voices led the first wave, with widespread follow‑ups. The senator accepts the honor though some political critics remain.
Five Years Wait Ends in City Mill Wedding
Nancy Emery, a colored woman, married Zaeharial ell after Tev. Whreter of the Keacue mission officiated at City Mill on Tuesday morning. Officer Gana served as best man. Blanche Shepard and Blanche Turner also wed there that day.
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Nancy Emery
Matrona
City Mill
Tev. Whreter
Keacue
Zaeharial
Weather outlook and local crime notes from past issue
Continued cloudy and warmer trend with rising temperatures and variable winds across Indiana. Reports claim Clinton W. Jones was killed last year when a derrick owned by Moarée-Muar eld Construction collapsed. Dottie M. Jones seeks 5009 in damages. On the road, three suits for stolen clothing and goods led to a judge sending defendants to trial status. A saloonkeeper, Jess H. Moddrell, faced charges for immoral conduct with his defense that his building was a hotel. case continued to July 6.
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Clinton W. Jones
Inritanopolis
Moarée-Muareld Construction Company
Dottie M. Jones
Pegg Blames Dispute Over 31 55 for AssaultWarrant
John Pegg faced police court on Tuesday charged with assault and battery against George Burtlett over a disputed 31 55 fuse. Pegg admitted striking and said he wore out a whip, while Judge Whallon noted mitigating circumstances and potential justification.
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Nim
John Pegg
George Burtlett
Fuse
Whallon
Deyty
Woman Laughs and Flirts at Colored Cop in Court
Mattie Jones, a colored woman, faced a rash charge after making "goo goo" eyes at a colored police officer. When asked for a response she said nothing, laughed, and offered no defense. She was fined three dollars plus costs.
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Mattie Jones
Path of the Reaper obituary notes for Keeters and others
R G Keeters longtime Indianapolis photographer died at his brother Leof Keeters Danville Indiana. Funeral services held at Central Christian church with burial at Crownhill. James Cunningham died Tuesday. remains to Acton for burial. Bertha Native Herta a resident of 28 West Wasnt Township noted in brief.
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R.G. Keeters
Indianapallo
Leof. Keeters
Danville
Ind
Central Christian Church
Crownhill
James Cunningham
Mifteenth-st
Acton
Ancient Drug Store Fixtures Being Moved in Norfolk
Norfolk Neb June 2 A report details relocation of old shelving from the Frank H Carter drug store on Washington Street to a new site. The walnut fixtures previously served Browning and Brian drug store for about 25 years. The final destination remains unknown as Carter anticipates changes. Uncle Joe's Baby Wed: Congress member Burton J Frenen of Idaho marries Winifred Bartley and plans a July 4 oration in Sta cov Idaho before returning to duty. Wilson's drug remedy ads note pneumonia prevention and cough relief at Wilson's Drug corner Witness and Matyiandats.
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Frank H. Carter
W. Washington
Washington-at
Heston & Lanarn
Joe
Norfolk
Neb
Lune
Burton J. Frenen
Idaho
Mon Winifred Bartley
Bride
Stascow
Ida
Woman Sues for 115000 Damages Over City Street Incident
Mina Catherine L. Denby sues Street Cat Co for 115000 alleging permanent injuries from an attack by a street cat while attempting to wet off a cart near Tony's restaurant. Plaintiff claims cat emerged and threw her to the ground.
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Mina Catherine L. Denby
Olt
Street Cat Company
Abe
Bris
Miles and Stewart duel over Miles bid at Chicago rally
In Indianapolis on Monday Gen Miles looked set to sweep the field but private rooms in the Claypool hotel became a focal point for anti Miles sentiment. Stewart and allies push to show restraint and target prohibition while Miles supporters fear a split. Cartoonist John T. McCutcheon mocks the Miles platform urging tariff increases and army cuts as the convention looms.
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Indianapoli
Miles
Chairan Stewart
Claypool
Mr. Stewart
SUN
Stewart
Brewart
Stowe
Miles Tate
Friends of
Heifig
Chicago
Homer Castle
Pennsylvania
Prohls
John T. McCutcheon
Chivago Tribune
Gen
Monk
Esterom
Yank
Vlank
United States
Watertown
Wis
Stewart Explains His Position Regardin Miles
Oliver W. Stewart clarifies his stance on General Nelson A. Miles for the Prohibition nomination. He supports Miles if he endorses the party’s faith. otherwise Stewart opposes him. Miles’s reply asked to postpone the Prohibition national convention after the Democratic gathering in St. Louis. Stewart dismisses fusion with Democrats as unlikely and discusses Prohibition vote projections and party positions.
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Nelson A. Miles
Oliver W. Btawart
Stewart
Gen. Miles
Prohibition Party
St. Louis
Me. Stewart
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