Band Talk Sparks City Campaign Rumors
A gossipy preview outlines Democratic contenders including Franklin Sanders and John Murphy with hints of backing from old guard pols. Capt Ward and Tim Griffin discuss possible nominees as anti liquor reform and Nicholson law influence loom over mayoral race plans.
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Franklin Sanders
Sue Reliable
Win
Myers
W. Marple
Alurphy, Lubheuk Co
le Jas
Mathter
Capt
Ward
John
June
Dore
Kik
Daw
Oriher
Hi Ritter
Cone Legal
Denny Peru
Doemay
Peaple
Gartael
Wien
Law and Order
Cii Su Ulan
Teague
Nicholson
Hand of God lecture at First Presbyterian Church
Rev Dr Stanley missionary to Japan spoke Sunday night on Gods hand in the orient at First Presbyterian Church. He noted zero literacy among Japanese and cites 134 newspapers in 27 years. He argued Japanese victories over China stem from Christian ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
First Presbyterian Church
Japan
Flowery Kingdom
A Warning Given to Young Men By a Suicide's Letter
Frank McFarlane was found dead in Washington Park with two bullets in his left breast in a Sunday morning suicide. A letter to the public explains his stock market failures and warnings to young men to beware of the Board of Trade. Also included are Indiana forecasts for the next 86 hours and a note on Lemon Tonic Laxative at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubico
Frank McFarlane
Washington Park
McFarlane
Stock Exchange
Board of Trade
Crushed Under Wheels Claims German Tailor
Jacob Huber a well known tailor dies after falling from a moving tramcar step in Washington Street. His right leg is crushed by a trailer wheel and he dies in his home after ambulance transport. Born in Germany he came to America in the 1860s and leaves a widow and three children. Funeral private at Crown Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Linder
E. Washington St
Tie
Washington and Delawere Sts
Ifiber
Fle City
Terrell
N. Ulivisst
Pink
Alt. Pliber
Consciane
Germany
America
Tle
New Rneland States
Crown Tai
City notices and public developments from a crowded week
The itemized column records health department probes, property tax cases, and civic matters. It notes theft incidents, water pipe trouble, labor union activity, and forthcoming speeches. Numerous deaths, marriages, and birth announcements populate the social section amid legal actions and city affairs.
Lemon Tonic Laxative Drugstore Advertisement
An advertising blurb touts Lemon Tonic Laxative with 50call druggists, promoting access and availability. The sparse copy emphasizes the product name and distribution point without additional details.
Elocutionist Belle Bird Laid To Rest In Crown Hill
Belle Bird, once famed as an elocutionist who lost her sight in youth, died of consumption and was laid to rest in Crown Hill cemetery. Friends recall her prophetic talents and serene resolve, as a sister and neighbor prepared a snow white shroud for her burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bird
Crown Hill Cemetery
Miss Bird
Spades Block
Maxsachuscusaive
W.C. Birdie
Celia
World Fair Rugs and Fine Then A Widowed Crowd In Court
Police court heard a rowdy display of shaumrocks as locals and two Turkish subjects faced charges for selling without a license. Several pleaded guilty to minor offenses, with penalties including fines of five dollars. A defendant with heart trouble received a one dollar fine, while Clark paid three dollars for resisting an officer. The defendants claimed to be in the country to attend the world’s fair and needed funds to return home.
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Mond Worming
Nhw
Mike Bola Itobert Balleesa
Clark
Minwin
Harlow
Daniel Welsh
W. Aubert
Dallas Whiteheat
Welsh
Turkey
Parnete
Rach
Stibbs
Mean Wretches Target Claysburg Family With Vicious Notes
In Claysburg Indiana a stable burned at dawn and an hour later Mrs Tom Conrad was assaulted in the yard. A note warned the barn and house would burn if she did not leave. In four days the Conrads received 15 similar notices. No suspects yet.
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Jewfpersonville
Ind
Claysburg
Tom Conrad
Conard
Bank Failures and Ship News Sweep National Headlines
The National Bank of Kansas City failed to open on Monday while the Schooner Yale lay ashore on the Massachusetts coast. The American loan stood at 6 percent as premiums moved in London. Stevenson & Co of Topeka assigned. J R Herod named secretary of the Japan legation. The government delays in Union Pacific foreclosure. Wm Thompson and Wm Harrison of New Orleans were arrested in St Louis with a counterfeit kit. Schooner Wahlberg released to San Diego after arms allegations tied to Hawaiian royalists.
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National Bank of Kansas
St. Louis
Wahlberg
San Diego
Cal
Rumor of Spanish Warship Sparks U S Government Denial
In Key West officials deny any Spanish reply to U S demands after reports a Spanish warship fired on and sank an American schooner in Cuban waters. Secretary Gresham and treasury sources say no authoritative word has been received from Madrid as of Monday afternoon.
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Cuban
Wasatheron
Thurber
Mivision
Key West
Treasury
Department
Spain
Washineton
Gresham
State Department
Taylor
Madrid
Llurugua
Sun serial title to be announced in tomorrow’s issue
In Panestink on March 16 editor Sen says the Sun will reveal the title of its next serial story in tomorrow’s issue while letters continue arriving. Readers are urged to avoid elect pages and request a Ring story.
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the Sun
Tins Sen
Panestink
Sen
Tim
George
Forstar
Isp
Sun
Flaggard
L. B. Brooks
Harry Brooks
M. Woop
Survivors Recount Harrowing Ship Wreck Near Marshfield
March 18 The Yeeman disaster survivors Daniel Clark and Thomas Moore arrive in Marshfield Oregon detailing a squall that capsized the ship. Clark describes fourteen days adrift with only sixteen crackers and gal water. crewman Paul Hessing died after being swept from the topsail yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsufield
Ore
Daniel Clark
Thos
Afoore
Wile
Paul Hessing
Startling figures on sanitary science discussed by Prof Jon
Prof Jon spoke to Progress club about sanitary science saving 400 lives a year and reducing sickness, plus the cost of implementing systems. He estimated milk adulteration costs the city 52000 annually, criticized the garbage system as lame, and warned that poor sanitation causes 800000 in losses and 2070 preventable deaths each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Progress Club
Yoor
Tle
Turty
Returned as dead man found in North Carolina
RaLeren Newcomb of Petersburg Virginia, believed drowned after falling from a steamer bound from Baltimore to Norfolk last September, was found alive in Greensboro North Carolina after his family mourned and life insurance of ten thousand dollars was paid. He wandered after the incident, his mind affected by exposure and fright.
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RaLeren
N.C
Greensboro
Trunk of John L Sullivan Sold at Auction in Jacksonville
A trunk once owned by John L Sullivan was auctioned Saturday in Jacksonville to raise funds for temperance lecturing. Bidders included Col Chandler and Eugene Hawkins of the Salvation Army. Hawkins won the trunk for four dollars seventy five cents to illustrate lectures on riotous living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
John L. Sullivan
John L
Col. Chandler
John
Eugene Hawkins
Salvation Army
Hawkins
Myron King Talks Rib Injury and Veto Controversy
Myron King explains his rib fracture from the legislative clash and recounts the veto timing. He says Adams of Parke attacked during the elevator and that the bill’s destruction could void claims to office. House clerks report a fish bill died in the house after senate passage and gubernatorial signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron King
Br. Cary
Sun
Adams
Parke
Amy
Aadams
Billy Colbert
King
House
Senate
Corrigan's Star Play In Runaway Heroic Rescue
Officer John Corrigan blocked a runaway Texas pony dragging a vehicle with two ladies during a St Patrick's day parade crowd at Washington and Pennsylvania streets. He stepped into the path, grasped the bridle, was dragged about 20 feet, then halted the horse, prompting cheers from spectators.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Pennsylvania Sts
Virginia-ave
Washington St
Corrigan
New Spring Millinery Opens With Elegant Display
Hundreds flocked to a New York store for its annual spring opening on Monday. The second floor presented a floral decor dream with glass cases protecting fine headgear. Wide brims and ostrich tips marked the season as birds were modest in trimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lemon Tonic Laxative Parlor Goods Ad
Ad notes Lemon Tonic Laxative priced at 50 cents at all druggists and promotes wares from Wa. L. Elder's. Mentions Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with a World’s Fair medal diploma.
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Wa. L. Elder's
Dr. Price
Feared Grave Robbers Inference After Gas Fatalities
Jacob Goldberg and his wife died from natural gas fumes and were placed in Crown Hill cemetery vault in the same hearse. Goldberg's body was moved after he was found unconscious at 98 Eddy Street near his wife. Jewish community fears grave robberies and delays burial at the Jewish cemetery, keeping remains at Crown Hill for a month.
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Jacob Goldberg
Eddy St
Goldbergs
Crown Hill Cemetery
Blanchard
Crown Hill
Fatal Druggist James Nutt Dies After Apparent Overdose
James B. Nutt a druggist at 207 West New York Street died early Sunday after being found insensible Saturday morning. He lived at 216 East South Street. The family deny suicide. A mistaken call of morphine versus antipyrine was reported as the cause while he suffered grip. The store door was locked when he was found. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM.
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James B. Nutt
New York St
South-st
D.F. Miller
Nutt
Sun
Aller
Bargain sale planned for unclaimed DPS goods and funds
The second section of house bill 315 requires disposal of unclaimed money and property after six months. Supt. Powell inventories goods held unclaimed at the police station, estimating about $20,000 in property accumulated over five years. Preparations for an early grand bargain sale are underway with weekly public auctions announced in a city paper.
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Department of Public Safety
Powell
Escapee Pietro Gia Boneo Found Near Bear Creek
Denver reports Pietre Gia boneo, one of the mob murder escapees from Bear creek last week, located Saturday night ten miles from the scene. He was exhausted and frozen, having laid in the snow to rest. Antonio Gabatto, who fled with him, deserted him. The three Italian victims were buried on Sunday. The Italian consul continues collecting evidence as Italy seeks reparations from the United States.
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Denver
Col
Pietro Giaboneo
Bear Creek
Antonio Gabatto
Pietre
Simday
United States
Chained Down at Chicago Juvenile Home
Legislative committee probing the Chicago Home for juvenile offenders reports frail girls were chained to the floor for minor offenses. Iron bands wrapped around their bodies kept them face downward, sometimes for two days with little food. Likely removal of the current board of trustees.
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Chicago
Marked for Death Cappo Johnson Jacob Execution Respite
March 18 Cappo I T reports an execution delay for Johnson Jacob Choctaw murderer as a courier brings a supreme court respite moments before the shot. Superstitious locals note pink snow fall with no dust or mineral deposit found on examination.
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Cappo
I. T
Johnson Jacob
Jacob
Lawrence
Winchester
Supreme Court
A Great Week At Wulschner and Son Ad Starts Tomorrow
A brief local notice promotes a big sale at Wulschner and Son beginning tomorrow, urging readers to read the paper for details about the event and offerings.
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Wulschner & Son
Woman's Courage: Mrs Perkins Attacked by Footpad
Mrs Emily Perkins 54 of 462 North Alabama Street fought off a stout mulatto footpad as he tried to snatch her handbag at six pm near Delaware and Pennsylvania streets. The thief escaped after tearing the bag loose. police were alerted by telephone from Potter's drug store. The bag held gold spectacles a library book and 170 in change.
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Emily Perkins
Alabama St
Ft Wayne - Aye
Delaware St
Pennsylvania St
Potter’s Drug Store
Falling Wall Destroys Wabash Round House
Torrepo March 18 A Wabash round house at South street burned Sunday morning as a roof collapse crushed 14 men. Rescuers freed survivors while water doused the flames. Bohlman died within an hour. J. J. Preston and Join Bowen suffered fatal injuries. Eleven others injured. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Preston
Bowen
Wife Found Dead in Bed After Week of Lung Pain
Arthur Newell awoke Monday at 4 am to find his wife dead in their home at 147 Harlan Street. The mother of three, including an eight month old, had recently suffered lung pains. The body was sent to Blanchard's for Coroner Castor to view. The coroner reported Mrs Newell had been addicted to morphine, averaging a quarter ounce per week, and took a dose prior to retiring Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Newell
Harlan St
Port Norris Man Ends Life by Driving Into Water
James Blizard a Port Norris resident committed suicide by driving his horse and buggy over the wharf into the water on Monday morning Briocerron New Jersey March 18 the act described as a desperate self inflicted death by action with his horse and buggy.
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Briocerron
N. J
James Blizard
Port Norris
Mine Explosion Kills Four at Verde Mine
News from Minas, Pridas Sonora, Mexico reports a giant powder explosion at Verde mine Sunday. Four men were killed and one injured in the accident.
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Nocares
Ariz
Minas
Pridas Sonora
Mexico
Verde
Ingersoll Lecture Seats Go On Sale At Grand Opera
Sale of seats for the Ingersoll lecture on March 26 opens Friday at 9am at the Grand opera house. The Haliday sisters colored specialty company performs at English's Monday night. Park offers Special delivery during the latter half of this week. Next week the Newest devil's auction appears at English's Tuesday and Wednesday. The company includes Miles Chitton Bartoletti and Amore with new ballet moves and True Irish hearts opens at the Park Monday for a half week, featuring Miss Lillian Keerie. Grand scenic effects include lakes of Killarney and the miser's cave. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Awarded Gold Medal Midwinter Fair San Francisco.
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Ingersoll
Grand Opera House
Haliday Sisters Colored Specialty Company
English’s
Devil’s Auction
Miles
Chitton
Bartoletti
Amore
Lillian Keerie
Killarney
Abbey
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Dore Johnson
Wihat Yapt
Iitter
Hand OF God
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Davis
Magic
Freeman “Somerby
Ib of
Dubes
Frederick Feines
Comiesionen
Rmetinonia
Uirionst
Board of Health
Noah Huseff
Gof
Sireat
Foreman Phipps
Dr. Kennedy
Central Labor Union
Prepaliga
Rer
Tory Tore
Pwill
Ninth-st
College-ave
Boswen- Merrill
Bowes- Merrill Company
Pallottavin
Dle
Thomas J. Wood
International Machine Woodworkers’ Union
Fecall Woodworkers
Giyal
Criminal Court Room
Blackledyve & Thornton
Norman
Byram
Kane Taggart
Oma
Corolia Johmson
Carolina Robinson
Michomas
Catherine Baehl
Frank
Clara Miller
F. ‘Cand
Josephine Linder
George and Stemke
Alfred
Mary Wendling
Chris
Mary Christofferson
Elmer
Sallie Martin
John Pettrie
Alfred Vandyke
James Hendricks
Tennessee Bird
Catherine Mertz
Sophia Herman
William HE. Dalton
Susan Mitchell
Otto Leonard
Ida Jacobs
Edward Sullivan
Flora Traver
Herbert Stout
Emma Catterson
William Rush
Maggie Grace
Arthur Fish
Ida Sayer
Martin Nelson
Ida McVey
Bell Bird
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Institute For the Blind
Harty
John LS Trunk
Corrigaar
Board of Safety
Patrick Dogherty
Ferguson
Thomas
Sours
Hoelgen
Stout
Dogherty
Ira Leet
John Foltzenlogl
J. H. Beatty
Oscar Bailey
B. A. Bell
Simpson
Bole
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