Wall Street Panic and White Co Failure Roil Markets
New York May 5 The collapse of S W White Co after a volatile session triggered widespread panic across Wall Street. Reports described frantic selling, heavy losses in General Electric and National Lead, and rumors of more failures as traders watched a market in turmoil.
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New York
Exchange Court
Wallat
White
Commission
Chicago Gas
General Electric
Clyde
Ney Yor
National Cordage Company
Paul L. Theband
Cardiga. Company
Ferris & Kimball
W. White
W. L. Patton, & Co
W. L. Patton
Henry L. Labinstatl
Broadway
Manhattan
Sugar
Kowal Fire Devastates Polish Town Killing Many
A large fire in Kowal near Warsaw, Poland destroys 116 homes including the infirmary and asylum. Eighty people die and 300 families lose their homes in the blaze, affecting Kowal’s 4,600 residents.
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Kowal
Poland
Warsaw
A Brave Judge and a Mob Driven Out of Town
In Brownkuaven Mississippi on May 5 a mob demanded bail for men indicted on arson murder and shooting. Judge Chrisman refused and led a posse to eject the mob. A military company formed and Governor Stone planned a public address on disorder when the trial begins next Monday. Carlyle Harris faces execution Monday as the prison prepares for the electrocution with his mother en route. Mrs Harris and Allen Harris arrived at Sing Sing to visit the condemned man.
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Brovnkuaven
Miss
Chrisman
Gov. Stone
Harris
Stuxe
Queen Victoria Receives Recall Letters From Lincoln and Waddington
On May 6 at Loxton United States envoy Robert Lincoln and French minister M. Waddington called on Queen Victoria to deliver their letters of recall. The visit marked a formal exchange as both governments reasserted diplomatic contacts and the queen received the documents in an official audience.
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Loxton
Robert Lincoln
United States
M. Waddington
Queen Victoria
Bicyclers Finish Relay Run From Fremont to Chicago
From Boston to Chicago relay cyclists passed Fremont Ohio at 5 55 AM Thursday and reached Chicago by 8 48 AM Friday morning.
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Curverann
Boston
Chicago
Fremont
Judge Kicks Scored Protest Over Involuntary Servitude Ruling
Machinists in Meridian Hall adopted resolutions denouncing Judge Ricks and federal judges for alleged abridgment of liberties, urging Congress to amend the interstate commerce law. Samuel Gompers addressed the convention to ease tensions between machinists and the federation. a committee thanked him for his interest.
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Meridian Hall
Ricks
Woledo
Ohio
International Association of Machinists In Grand Lodges
Rives
United States
Senate
House
Samuel H. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
National Organization
Rompers
Ingersoll Delivers Lincoln Biography at Englishs Opera House
Robert G. Ingersoll spoke Thursday night on Abraham Lincoln before a capacity crowd at Englishs. The orator, though briefly strained, used simple gestures to illuminate Lincoln as a statesman not a politician and closed with a graceful tribute to the martyr president.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
English
Opera House
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Ingersoll
Lincoln
Chase
Albury
Artemus Ward
Republic
Stanton
Albany
Besauss
Tancoln
Did She Shoot Him Payne Trial Nears Verdict
The sensational Payne trial in Indiana builds to a close as prosecutors rest with strong evidence against Mrs. Payne accused of shooting her husband Jim. Her husband James testifies of suspicion and strange conduct after the night of Feb 14 while defense calls seven witnesses without a point in her favor. The jury may reach a verdict Friday night amid questions about her moral character and the revolver found with her initials.
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Fowzen
Ind
Payne
Drs. Wills
Bolce and Brier
Jim
Leila
Clark
Richmire
Ed. Blake
Payne House
Mrs. Payne
Packase
Judge Taylor Improves Amid Forapaughs Show Suit
Corry LIFE reports Judge Taylor much improved on Friday as managers of Forapaughs begin stress training order suit against the Indianapolis bill posting company. The faded item references remedies and health claims for readers.
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Judge Taylor
Forapaugh'a
Srea
Indianapolis
Sudden death shocks city as young man dies at home
Coroner notified Friday of the death of 24 year old rector Proctor, a colored man living at 4 Susquehanna street. Undertaker Willis secured the body and, deeming the case suspicions, contacted the coroner. A colored woman Birdie Crenshaw said Proctor and his wife had stayed in her house for two weeks. Proctor grew ill Monday, several doctors were summoned and pronounced the case favorable. Coroner Beck viewed the body at 3 o clock.
Somebody Lied Terribly At the Poole Court
Alice Battish, colored, told a Friday morning court that her husband William tried to stab her Thursday afternoon, a corset stay saving her life. A struggle left William with a cut hand. he said she attacked him. The judge urged witnesses by Saturday to prove who lied.
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Alice Battish
Polca Court
William
Arsenal-avenue Battle Over Paving Plans Stirs City Hall
At the Indianapolis board of public works meeting residents from Arsenal Avenue demand brick paving, while the board approves asphalt and assigns Acme Paving Company to lay bricks on West and South streets. A speaker mocks majority rule as officials defend contractor delays and sidewalk orders across Coburn and Delaware streets.
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Board of Public Works
Defrees
Indianapolis
Arsenal Ave
Delaware St
Mr. Scherrer
Robert Kempt
Gaylog
Coburn St
William H. English
Kempt
Mr. Eaglish
English
West-st
Kentucky-ave
Morrin-Bt
South-st
Pennsylvania-st
Delaware-st
Acme Company
Louisiana-st
Alabama-st
Virginia
Hines & Jenkins
Maryland-st
Separated From the Husbands Maud Jones Story
Mrs Band Jones obtains a divorce from Albert H Jones before Judge Harper. She recounts a marriage on April 3 1800 and his gambling and bad checks in Denver Memphis and elsewhere causing destitution. She seeks custody of their child and mentions Laura Goldsmith’s divorce from Louis with a two year non remarriage condition.
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Maud Jones
Band Jones
Albert H. Jones
Harper
Ife
Indianapolis
News
Uley
Laura Goldsmith
Louis
Winter
Arch Collapses Injuring Four Workmen in Meridian Street
A construction arch at Meridian Street on a Home Baking Company site collapsed Thursday afternoon. Four workers were injured: George Luddy contractor from Chicago. George Watson of 281 B North Street. Harry Peacock of 6 Clifford Avenue. and John Warner of 30 Melximat. Peacock suffered a severe head wound. Watson had scalp injuries. Luddy was seriously hurt while Warner escaped heavy harm. Doctors Earp and Commodatore attended the scene. No warning preceded the fall.
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Constructon Et Ihg
Meridian St
Home Baking Company
George Luddy
Chicago
George Watson
North-sty
Tlarry Peacock
Clifford Ave
John Warner
Brickmason
Peacock
Watson
Luddy
Thornton Incident Report Dismissed as False Claim
A Friday morning tale claimed Detective Thornton was shot during an arrest, but the report proved inaccurate. Thornton and McGuff detained a colored boy named Davidson on theft suspicions. a crowd attempted to free him, and Thornton used his revolver to disperse them.
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Thornton
West End
McGuff
Davidson
Permission Granted for Potes on Viaduct Streets Debate
The Board of public works read a letter granting the Citizens' company the right to place poles on the Thomas J. Sullivan viaduct and to face wires while reserving city ownership. The city engineer will decide on lowering the tunnel floor and the asphalt street cut, with a decision promised soon. Public opinion shows a shift toward viewing the Citizens' company as a possible fraud.
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Potes
Board of Public Works
Citizens’ Company
A.hinds St
Atvirneys Winter
Halley
Allen
Psider
Mre
Maeeen
K. Scher
Ant Vot van Ieara
Uitizene
Parker
Mason
Sun
Mr. Mason
Sterling Holt
Sr. Holt
Wil Improvementa
Virginia Ave
Leon Dailey
Henry Gals
Tun Sex
Mn 1
Jim
Local cooking main stirs rivalry among chicken owners
In a field south of the Shelbyville pike crowds watched Indianapolis owned chickens clash for bragging rights. Several birds fell to spurs as a local sportsman’s fowl won and will represent the city in future cooking mains against neighboring towns. Br. Carl Barnes notes a Pennsylvanian crew challenge to Cornell at Minneapolis on July 4 with $200 medals for each winning crew member.
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Shelbyville Pike
Indianapolis
Br. Carl Barnes
Rufus M. Barnes
University of Pennsylvanis
Erroucire
Thet University
Cornell
Minneapolis
Pennsylvania
Biallas
Philadelphia
Ameur
L’ennsylvania
Ithaca Lake
Mr. Barses
Revolution in Nicaragua Splits Nation as Granada Falls
A revolution erupts in Nicaragua with the eastern department clashing the western, led by ex president Ravais. Granada, the provincial capital, has fallen to insurgents amid claims of garrison treason. U S minister Shannon and family depart, while President Sacaza warns of a brief conflict and vows strong force.
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Sama
Nicaragua
Ravais
Granada
United States
Shannon
Sacaza
DPaper-hangers Confident in Impending Settlement
The paper-hangers report progress toward an end to their dispute. Ten new members joined since Wednesday night, four firms have agreed to sign the proposed 16 percent cut, and most small dealers back the action. A Sun reporter notes a tentative settlement possible Saturday with firms Albert Gall Eastman Schleicher Lee resisting last year's scale. Union telegrams urge paper-hangers to avoid Indianapolis to deter outside reinforcements.
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Sun
Albert Gail
Eastman
Schleicher & Lee
Chicago
Indianapolis
Tragic Death of Miss Mattie Sawyer by Poison
Miss Mattie Sawyer a well educated young woman living with the Wambaughs at 640 N Illinois Street died Thursday night from poison after a note asking forgiveness and assurances of innocence. Her death followed despondency amid failed relationships with Robert Hollinger a locomotive engineer out of work. The body was taken to Girlin Stone Miller's morgue pending relatives in Taylorville, Illinois.
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Illesith
Iors
Mattie Sawyer
Dogeon Waubaugh
N. Ulinoisst
Ivy
Carrie
Washiveton-st
Robert Hollinger
Illinois Honge
Chicago
Girlin
Stone & Miller
Taylorville
Miss Sawyer
Wambaugh
David E Folsom Dead Well Known Express Agent
David E Folsom, popular express agent for the American Express Company, died Friday at St. Vincent's hospital after brain congestion followed surgery. Born at De Kalb Junction, he never married and kept horses, owning Ayres with a 32:4 record. He leaves about $10,000.
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David E. Folsom
St. Vincent's Hospital
Wrngs Company
Ted
DeKalb Junction
American Express Company
Ayres
Waiters Return Deadline Looms At Denison And Grand
The Last Chance story notes that waiters have until Friday night to return to work. Cullen at Denison and Foot at Grand hotels extended the deadline. Cullen may hire more white waiters and possibly employ only white staff. Foot has many applicants and expects to staff the dining room with experienced workers.
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Siday
Messrs
Cullen and
Foot
Denison
Grand Hotels
Cullen
Foor
Chicago
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