Smallpox scare after chase at police station
Emma Leer, 17, suspected of smallpox caused a city scare after being arrested at police headquarters. Police delayed directing her to the dispensary, prompting health officials to conduct a lengthy, frustrated search. She had slept at 77 Nebraska st and Woodruff place while avoiding contact despite illness.
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Benj.Kaeckenbush
E. Washington St
Emma Leer
Sergt. Lowe
Nebraska St
Ti Nebraskeat
Woodruff Place
Morgan County
Bachenan
Loma
Broad Ripple Electric Line Franchise Details Revealed
Public draft of Broad Ripple franchise shows route from Superior and 26th to the park area, 20 year term, 5000 cash deposit, completion deadlines, and road repairs duties. Officials discuss entry to city via suburban railway act amid potential litigation and ties to parent company. Also notes Parker-McAfee murder trial, Texas bankruptcy, and a local laundry ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple
Superior
Twentysixth-sts
Twenty-eighth-at
Pennsylvania-at
Westfield
Shelby-at
Tte
Reinecke
Broad Ripple Company
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Supreme Court
Spencer
Doc” Light
Broad Stipple Company
County Commission
Bank Trial Drags On As Feller Robinson Probes Collins Case
The dull federal court session focuses on the Indianapolis bank scandal with Feller Robinson detailing cabinet company notes and overdrafts. Spectators weary, judges nod, and jurors fidget as the cross examination traces dealings from early notes to June 11, 1905, amid a grinding pace.
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Feller Robinson
Collins
Indianapolis
Federal Tribunal
Baker Wasssleep
Ile sHt
Robinson
Senator Peiffer
A. S. Reed
Teller Robinson
Colfins
Kreed
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Haughey
Cabinet Company
Telfer Robinson
First National Bank Fails in Central Missouri
The First National Bank of Sepa lia, among central Missouri’s oldest, failed to open for business one morning. With capital of 250000 dollars and a 25000 dollar reserve fund, depositors are believed to be paid in full. The city’s financial heart stops as the bank closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepalia
Bio
First National Bank
Missouri
Widow’s Loud Visit to Probate Office Sparks Scene
A disruptive widow loudly confronted Probate Commissioner Bryan over estate handling in Marion County. He retreated to polish shoes, then directed her to the circuit court. Attorney Blair sought pension access for a workhouse client, but Supt Powell blocked it despite Judge Stubbs ordering release.
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Bryan
Marion County
Ivan
Powell
Blair
Supt
Judge Stubbs
Sun
Stubbs
Saloon Suit Against Mayor Delayed by Injunction Ruling
Koerner, saloon keeper at S Meridian and Sprucests, seeks to block mayor Denny from revoking his liquor license in an injunction suit ruled on in circuit court. Hearing postponed to May 3 as both sides were not ready.
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Koerner
Denny
S. Meridian
Sprucests
Disastrous Fires Hit New London Dispatches Damaged Mills
Fire Friday morning in New London Connecticut damaged A J Bentley s saw mill and lumber yard with losses around 100000 Dupuy May 4 Arnold s drapery warehouse and three adjoining buildings burned on Friday morning in the same area
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New London
Conn
A. J. Bentley
Dupuy
Arnold
Coxey's Army Progress and Trials in 1894 Disturbances
In May 1894 Coxey and followers discuss moving camp sites as police court trials shadow the Coxey and Jones defendants. Reports describe food shortages, transport issues, and Washington politics while crowds react to the labor protest. Notices mention balloon plans and city meetings as disorder at various locales impacts public order.
Tax amendments and court report dominate Senate session
In Washington on May 4 the senate discussed amendments to a tourusl bill affecting corporate income taxes, exempting building and loan associations. The judiciary committee reported on Judge Jenkins. the report criticizes orders as void and beyond jurisdiction, urging statutes to define federal court powers over contracts and contempt. Railways and other firms face potential receivership rules. Nearby, the Ree river threatens flood in Fruros, Arkansas, while Clover fields in Clover Il'yeids draw green worms damaging Clover.
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Washineton
Senate
West
Missouri
Finance Committee
Tacoma
Building and Loan Association
House
Jenkins’ Cage
Judiciary
Jenkins
Northern Pacific
Were & Bross
United States
United Seourts
Independent ticket planned to challenge county nominees
Browning and Groff lead an expected independent slate to oppose the county convention ticket. Groff, defeated for recorder, and Browning for auditors, plan a public declaration of principles. Groff insists he is justified and seeks election, claiming underhand handling at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Groff
John Browning
Mc.Groff
Fire burns Clen house near Gonasee river
May 4 reports a house near the Gonasee river lower falls burned, Mrs Trarmory Mcintyre aged 70 cremated, others escaped. Loss cited at 15000. Nearby, quarterly pension payments began at Marylandst offices with over 2,000,000 to be paid and checks issued by Merchants' bank amid heightened police presence guarding veterans.
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Gil
Har.toumrster
MN. S
Clen House
Gonasee River
Lower Falls
Trarmory Mcintyre
Merchants’ Bank
Anarchy sentence echoes at Lexpos court
Italian anarchist Joseph Farana is jailed for two years hard labor and companion Francis Polti gets ten years. Farana shouts Vive l anarchy as officers seize him after trying to speak. Also notes a new counterfeit treasury note found by treasury officers in Washington.
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Lexpos
Joseph Farana
Francis Polti
Farana
Enarchie
Imegalf
Washington
Garvice
Treasury Nave
Treasury
Local notices and court actions fill week at city offices
Letters for C G Deweese at Tae Avy office. volunteer firemen postpone picnic to Terre Haute until May 24. JO class hosts reception Saturday 3 to 7 p m. Bradford Shinkle awarded 2206 50 from J D Sherman. Smallpox case notified to board of health. Star Brick Co Lafayette incorporated with capital 1000. John Fowler insanity examination. Lan O Connell declared insane. West Inchengpolia council dies. new council approves bonds. Manufacturers sue William and Wiseman couples. Hilton divorced. DePuy habeas corpus dispute continues. Druggist Joseph French assigned to Joseph Collier. School of Art annual meeting. Forsyth and Bliss Robinson stay. Steele engaged. Hensoldt lecture on Buddhism enjoyed at Plymouth church. Wagner festival rail excursions upcoming. sales at Wulechrer's. monument contract dispute over Schmitz 1 per cent. Reception for literary lights at Propylium. club receptions follow. Social notes list births, marriages, and anniversaries. Marriage licenses shown for Schilling/Harting, Braswell/Smith, Bruan/Kunitz, Gardner/Meek, Conklin/Meyars.
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Bradford Shinkle
J. D. Sherman
OD Gores
Tits Board of Health
Star Brick Company
Lafayette
John Fowler
Ila Ig
Lan O'Connell
West Inchengpolia
Indianapolis
Arpentire
Anion
Joel Williaie
Kridey
Isaac Wiseman
Elle Hilton
Aldo
Bartholomew
DePuy
Debuy
Joseph
Rench
Washington
Tennesses Sta
Joseph Collier
Suveczibers
School of Art
Forsyth
Bliss Robinson
Steele
Heinrich Hensoldt
Plymouth Church
Esataon
Wulechrer’s
Pue Smith
Katherine Merrill
Century Clubs
Henry
Jennie Roberts
Geo
Lizzvia Miller
Ia Baker
John
Cassie Kitley
Ella Wren
Chas
Lizzie Herdrich
Paulina Greengrass
Herman
Maria Wiedenhaupt
Samuel
Simmen Rocken
Drarus
Magdalin Br. Anthony
Francis Yeager
Frederick Schilling
Emma Harting
Albert Braswell
Anna Smith
Wm. Bruan
Sarah
Kunitz
Allen Gardner
Mary J. Meek
Joseph H. Conklin
Mary Jane Meyars
Dyspepsia Cure Promised by Liver Regulator
For the Miseries of Dyspepsia and they spread almost every unpleasant feeling that belongs to physical disease and mental wretchedness Simmons Liver Regulator is a certain and speedy cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Prey Will Leave Town Appeals for Aid for Army
An Indianapolis movement to march Gen Frey and his troops on foot from the city prompts an appeal to the public for support. Clergy refused conference. efforts to secure transport failed. Citizens and officials face sanitary concerns and danger from hostile press coverage as a public appeal spreads to raise funds, shoes, and transport.
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Fray
Indianapolis
Frey
Rey
Jiesa Mien
Col
Huckle
Hays
Writley
Comemander
Jennings
Issi
East State House
Buyor Denny
Denny
Cummings
Smallpox Fear Grips Chicago After Health Board Criticism
In Cuivaco Indiana on May 4 authorities fear about 1,000 smallpox cases in Chicago and accuse the health board of incompetence neglect and mismanagement. Doctors say recurring outbreaks show failure to fumigate and vaccinate and inspectors misdiagnose cases leaving infected locations open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuivaco
Board of Health
Bureau
Health Department
Two Rival Wives Reconcile After Priest Street Feud
Officer Laird served as arbitrator in a Priest neighborhood quarrel between two married women longtime friends. A purchase sparked a feud on Thursday evening, escalating to hair pulling before Laird separated them. They shed tears, kissed, and renewed their friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Rioters Attack Coke Plant as Women Lead Assaults
At Scottdale near Scottdale five men were killed or fatally wounded in a riot at the McClure coke works. Women led the march to force workers out. White and Roddy were beaten. Guards and deputies arrived as Hungarian mobs continued, with fifteen seriously wounded before calmer Friday reports. Local authorities plan arrests.
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ScorrmpaLy
bicClure’s Coke Works
Scottdale
McClure Coke Company
Sanford White
Ewing Roddy
Bosand
Wincheniarville
White
Roddy
Paforaigtance
Saveraz
Scorrpare
Hay
Virginia
Sharvey
Mountain Iron
National Guards
Virginian
Mesabz Range
Minea
Denarit
Mizaba Range
Argeisies Ol Te Bigig
Chyioso
Purington & Co
Blue Island
Nee Sheriffe
Vikkara
Wild-eyed crank seized City hall in doorway event
A wild-eyed man ran shouting at City Hall Friday morning, shouting for the mayor. Detectives detained him and identified him as the same person who made a threatening call two weeks earlier. He was sent to the detention hospital for the insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kago
Brayor
Curaco
County Suit Seeks 200.40 For Inmate Carpenter Work
Philip J. Marshal sues county commissioners for 200.40 claiming wages for carpentry at the boer farm after board deductions. The board denied the claim. Estate of the late John T. Pressly valued about 200000 to be divided between daughters Mrs. Asrson and Mrs. Cherowith. Taxpayers Union plans meeting at Dr Long's office Mansur block Friday evening to organize and transact business. Governor approves bill cutting sheriff fees in New York and replacing with a 20000 salary. Cited medicines promoted by vendors appear in notice text.
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Philip J. Marshal
County Commissioners
Boer Farm
Dex
Tax-payers’ Union
Tax-payers’ Protection Union
Dr. Long
Mansur Block
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SEEKL
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Stilange
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Housvinsros, da
Lily
Meg Ubeter
Shay
Helda
Browning
Groff
Groff Tals
Cammbripge
Mess
Harvard College
Bimsall Carson
Nev
M. E. Hazen
U. S. Department of Justice
Day
Tae Avy
C. G. Deweese
Twe
Terre Hauta
Siga
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Sharma
Colts
Draxviin
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Episcopal
Jean Hart
Henry C. Brown
Louisa Matthews
Esstort
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Wilson Lina Plar
Brooklyn
Arpany
Hood
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