Pardon Stakes Rise Over Goebel Case in Kentucky
In Frankfort on May 4 excitement ran high as supporters of Governor Willson claimed he would likely grant clemency to Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, convicted in Gov William Goebel’s murder. Rumors warn Goebel supporters may react violently. Willson has studied the case and may announce a decision before his May 11 trip to Washington for a governors conference.
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Washington
Conference of Governors
Auto Hit by Train Injures Three at State Street Crossing
An automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania train at the State Street crossing at seven Sunday night. The machine was splintered and three people were hurt none seriously. The injured are Mr and Mrs George Richards of 441 N Tacoma Avenue and Miss Anna Meads. The car was on the track when the locomotive lifted it off.
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State Street Crossing
George Richards
Tacoma Avenue
Anna Meads
Murder Suicide Ends Tragic At Budenberg Chateau
Berlin report says Faronesa Udo Von Ruexleben died after fatally shooting her husband at their chateau Budenberg near Dortmund on May 1 then shooting herself.
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Berlin
Faronesa Udo von Ruexleben
Budenberg
Dortmund
Deserter Father, Court Tears at Family Hardship
Judge Stubbs probes wife desertion as Frank Cale’s family pleads in tears for support. Cale has prior court time for nonpayment. judge orders $10 weekly maintenance while divorce actions proceed. John McGregor returns to active role in county board amid graft investigations and liquor license discussions. Noel’s future in county affairs remains unsettled as meetings continue.
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Cale
Superior Court
McGregor
Mendenhall and
Roberts
James Noi
Noel
Merchants’ Association
Nagel Becomes U S Citizen After Long Indianapolis Stay
Augustus Nagel, after more than 50 years in Indianapolis, will exercise his new American citizenship at the next fall elections. He first began naturalization papers in 1855 amid early railroad delays and legal hurdles.
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Indianapolis
Augustus Nagel
Coal Rate Case Heard by Indiana Railroad Commission
The Indiana railroad commission heard the coal rate case involving coal mine operators against the Vandalia and Wabash railroads regarding freight rates through Hammond and Gary to Aetna Indiana. It showed southern Indiana mines to Hammond at 70 cents per ton and Hammond to Aetna at 40 cents per ton on the Wabash line, with Gary to Aetna at 1.10 per ton though Gary is one mile from Aetna. The operators seek a reasonable joint rate.
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Wabash
Hammond
Gary
Aetna
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Indiana
Democrats in Marion County Eyes Primary For May Fifteenth
Aspirants rally in Marion County as 75 or more Democrats seek legislative judicial county and township posts. A Monday smoker at the Commercial Club will unite ward chairmen and precinct committeemen to organize fair primaries and boost turnout for May 15. Republican activity lags behind Democrats who press for informed voters and cohesive effort despite talk of factional slates.
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Marion County
Democratic Organization
Frank S. Fishback
Two Wards Ready to Jump on Water Cart
The county commissioners court heard about 75 liquor license applicants and as many temperance supporters. The licenses for B F Gump of River Avenue and Ira Brown of Olive Street were held for investigation amid a strong temperance push from Second and Eighth wards seeking to eradicate saloons and blind tigers.
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B. F.gump
River Avenue
Ira Brown
Olive Street
Fort Wayne Hotel Ruins Leaves 11 Known Dead
Fire at the New AVeline hotel in Fort Wayne Indiana destroyed a five story building early Sunday. Rescue teams searched the ruins for bodies believed to number twenty with eleven already recovered. Dead include R S Johnson I J B Miller and others. Injured residents and guests were treated as rescue efforts continued.
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Ankenbruck
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Pana
Wis
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Chicago
W. A. Pitcher
Duluth
Minn
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Philadelphia
Morris Hirsch
Mary Burkett
Mishawaka
Fear a Collapse Any Time Cleveland Is Worse
Reported health decline of former President Grover Cleveland spurs doctors to withhold information amid conflicting signals. Dr Jos D Bryant remains at his side as the Lakewood hospital tightens security and nurses cover eight hour shifts. News notes the Cleveland children may be brought from Princeton if needed.
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N. J
Jos. D. Bryant
New York
Six Narrowly Escape From Fire At Rooming House
Six occupants escaped death from a blaze in a Chateau avenue rooming house. Firemen removed all to safety with Mrs Margaret Leary, weighing 200 pounds, carried three stories down a ladder by Fireman Michael Mitchell.
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Chateau Avenue
Margaret Leary
Michael Mitchell
Indictments Held Back In County Inquiry
Grand jury holds back indictments though sufficient evidence exists to return several names. Jurors prefer to wait for Geneva round up as exam of accounts across offices continues. Authorities say work will be pushed rapidly to finish this portion of the investigation.
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Wvith
Igs
Hers
Woman Alleges Harm From WWE Words Revealed
Julia Kemper has filed a damages complaint in circuit court alleging that WWE related remarks harmed her good name. The filing seeks redress for defamation and reputational injury.
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WWE
Julia Kemper
Etrcuit
Court
Ferrycapsize on Dnieper Drowns 120 Peasants
At Bikhoff in Mohileif government yesterday a ferryboat with 150 peasants and many children returning from church capsized on the Dnieper River. About 120 passengers were drowned.
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ST. Petersburg
Bikhoff
Mohileif
Dneiper
City to ban brass knuckles and similar weapons
Chief of Police Robert Metzger will introduce an ordinance in the city council on Monday to prohibit safes or displays of brass knuckles slung shots and other weapons in shop windows. A heavy fine and sentence are contemplated. Police say such displays attract youths from smaller towns and lead to first fights with dangerous weapons.
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Robert Metzger
Boulevard S Assured and 45000 for Boulevard Work
The city finance committee will report favorably on buying land for boulevard purposes and spending 45000 immediately for boulevard work. Of the 345000 mentioned, about 15000 funds property for the general plan while the remainder, 80000, will be used to hire labor.
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Council
Armour Rivalry Triggers Historic Wheat Market Surge
In Chicago on May 4, J Ogden Armour and James Patten clash over May wheat and May corn as prices hit new highs. Armour dictates May wheat to about 1.25 while Patten controls corn, with oats also rising and shorts facing ruin in a volatile Board of Trade session.
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J. Ogden Armour
James Patten
William H. Bartlett
Patten
Armour
Thade
Shorts
P.ces
Blazing Hoof Falls Warn Sleeping Ones
Charles Barnes and wife escaped a fire at their cottage on Brightwood Avenue early Monday after the roof collapsed. The blaze also damaged E P McPherson’s home, with the Barnes residence described as a one story frame dwelling engulfed in flames from a defective flue.
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Charles Barnes
Brightwood Avenue
Mrs. Barnes
E. P. McPherson
Barnes
Divorces Granted in Christian Louise Case
Harry Christian was granted a divorce from Louise Christian on Monday on grounds of abandonment. Custody disputes over their son were noted, with a fight described over who would gain custody.
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Harry Christian
Louise Christian
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