Brickmason Falls Three Stories to Die in Plant Accident
A brick mason named Kimasy Johnson, 5 from the third story of the Piel brothers starch works plant near West Indianapolis, fell when a wall gave way at 10 p.m. Tuesday. He sustained a fractured skull and multiple leg fractures, died two hours later at City Hospital. He was unmarried. a married sister lived elsewhere in Indiana.
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Kimasy Johnson
Piel Brothers Starch Works
Indianapolis
Dobomo
Kha
Cuny Mepennary
Crockett
Wag
Jonnesux
Indiagapotts
Kernen Seeks City Chairman Post Amid Shift in Stance
John Kern publicly declares intent to run for city Democratic chairman after a prior denial. Report quotes a brief exchange about his candidacy and political prospects, noting his reversal and polling questions from reporters.
Shall It Be Cleveland Shall It Be Cleveland
The Ene quirer editorial from Cincinnati discusses Grover Cleveland emerging as a political force. It notes Roosevelt and McKinley tensions, Booker T. Washington’s stance, and asks whether the party should back Cleveland to win presidential elections or risk defeat with another candidate. It questions regional power dynamics and the nation’s mood.
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Cincinnati
The
Enequirer
Grover Redivivua
Grover Cleveland
Booker Washington
New York
Keller
Sme Kinley
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Cleveland Wuls
Louis
Col. Bray
Grave Robbers Plead Guilty in Pending Court
Teor Dunne and Cindy Nel are to plead guilty Thursday morning and receive the minimum sentence. Attorney Fred Rheetes says others in the group will plead guilty as well. The lawyer predicts all defendants will be collectively registered guilty and Dale will close the remaining cases, with several charges dismissed.
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Teor Dunne
Cindy Nel
Fred Rheetes
Hia
Nestas
Sheetes
Allornes McCyay
Taylor Gronningar
Nates
Dale
Beveral
Liner Advertisements on Ocean Page Highlight Listings
Liner advertisements appear on the overview page with items for sale and service notices. The cluttered text lists wares for sale, a craftsman call for Rebecca grips, a parlor for rent, a second job wanted, and a manual laborer sought for housework.
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Ove Enth
Opera Gianner Fest
Rpbecca
Dog Poisoning Scare Strikes State House Area
Reports of wholesale dog poisonings near the state house yard ongoing for weeks. Owners say state house officials are responsible. Three valuable dogs were killed and several others died after suspected poisonings. A witness near Washington Street opposite the capitol claims to have seen a man place poison and obtain some of it. An elderly man and a state house employee named as suspects. Margaret O'Brien’s Scotch terrier valued at 25 dollars and A M Kavin, a druggist, totaled losses. A large bull mastiff and a big shepherd were among the animals lost last Friday.
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State House
Washington St
Capitol
Probing Elyria Murder Inquest Opens Without Strong Evidence
Elyria Ohio May 6 The Reichlin murder inquest began Tuesday but police likely lack evidence to hold Father Walaber. Capt Ketchum testified about mud on a ladder and room floor suggesting entry from a window. Other witnesses included Cagimir Kelehiin Father Walser P J Masterson and several local officials.
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Elyria
Relehtin
Father Walaber
Ketchum
Lorain
Reichlin Howne
Agatha
Reichlin
Hody
Wers
Cagimir Kelehiin
Father Walsher
P. J. Masterson
George Jennings
J. H. Kuller
Martin Reighlin
Wm. Sheehan
J. J. Hoffman
Noah Spruchin
G. J Braman
W. J. Hille
Bishop Chats Sister Arrives For Anniversary Events
Sister Juliana arrived from Emmitebure to attend the twenty fifth anniversary of Bishop Francis Glas Chit tard. In Indianapolis she will visit St. Vincent's Infirmary. The Knights of Columbus Knights Council plan a reception at the Propylaeum next Tuesday in honor of Cardinal bons and Bishop Chatard. State Knights meet to elect officers and delegates to the national council. Officers mentioned include John G. Ewing Notre Dame supreme knight Willem H. Toll a, Ma qi, state treasurer Edwin J. O'Reily Indianapolis secretary Rev. McCabe Otterbein chaptain.
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Juliana
Emmitebure
Theetley
Francis Glas Chittard
Glater
Sintern
Ehpyity
United States
Indianapolia
St. Vincent's Infirmary
Knigtte of
Knights of Columbus State Council
Atate Council
Knights of Columbus
Atate Offcera
National Council
Thare
Andranspolis
Rev. McCabe
Otterbein
Abolition of dangerous Sherman Drive grade crossing approved
The Board of Works secured an agreement with the Pennsylvania Railroad to begin immediate work on eliminating the Sherman Drive grade crossing south of Washington Street. An iron bridge and stone abutments will be built, lowering the street, with the project financed by the city’s effort to remove dangerous crossings. Trains from the Brookville road will use the new span, keeping Sherman Drive open to traffic, and the council will receive the ordinance granting the switch.
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Board of Works
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Shermay Drive
Washington St
Khawn &3
Turedo
Pennsylvania Company
Indianapolis
SUN
AIDC
T&d
Mrains
Pennsylvanto
Shertan
Washington St. Sith
Brookville
Washingtidn
Brookyilin Road
Sampany
Bnetiman Drive Gras Crossing
Worka Board
Cummings Launches Independent Mayoral Bid on Business Platform
M. Cummings, planing mills operator of 10 Dindenst, announces he will run for mayor as an independent on a businessman's platform. A South Side resident for years, he says he has never been a party member and aims to manage the city as he would his own business. Backers include Jerry Griffin Mack Mulles Frank Moupert and Patrick Grimin.
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Citizens
M. OF. Cummings
Dindenst
Cummings
South
Mr. Cummings
SUS
Mr. Cimmings
Jerry Griffin
Mack Mulles
Frank Moupert
Patrick Grimin
Home Stove Co Faces Strike Over Wages
Home Stove Co refuses wage demands as 55 molders walk out amid claims of 39 percent raise in three years. President George G. Ally defends pay, says workers earn 26 to 50 per week and disputes union pressure. Strike coincides with slow season. employers reject higher raises. Roosevelt visits Santa Fe, New Mexico, during campaign trip.
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George G. Ally
Home Stove Company
Willke
Mike
Mr. Alig
Strika
International Transmolders’ Union of North America
Indianapolis
Honaver
the & Moldern
Collision in Chesapeake Bay Drowns 38 People
A May incident near Chesapeake Bay reports the steamer Hamilton colliding with the Merchante and Miners steamer Toreday. Lewis, a survivor, says 38 persons were drowned in the disaster. Authorities and rescuers searched the area.
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Newport News
Hamilton
Chesapeake Bay
Munk
Lewis
Ex-Mayor Ames Faces Bribery Trial With Insanity Defense
Minneapolis May 3 Ex mayor A A Ames faces bribery and extortion charges with insanity as the sole defense. State case closed after a long, unsavory sequence of testimony. Defense lawyers plan to move for dismissal and may enter a plea of mental incompetence.
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Ames
Minneapolis
Minn
A. A. Ames
Ita
Amen
Jentency
Knapp's Sisters Confront Police Over Family Rift
Mrs Edy ward Kling sister of Alfred Knapp the self confessed murderer of two women visited police headquarters seeking access to her mother. She filed complaints against her sister Mrs Radle Wentsell and her younger brother alleging jealousy and denial of entry to the Knapp home. Her husband told Hamilton police Knapp was five times murderer as Mrs Wentsell supported her brother, revealing a strained family feud amid the Hammond trial environment.
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Edyward Kling
Alfred Knapp
Hammond Wate
Ing
Knapp
Abe
Avarene
Mra
King
Hamilton
Wentaell
Attendant Implicated in Freemyer Death Case
Mayo Andrew Freemyer, a wealthy resident of Worta roanty, died at the cisine hospital on Monday from injuries believed caused by an attendant. Nine ribs and the breast bone were broken. Guard Costin, in charge of the ward, is under rest as the investigation continues.
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Josep Ath
Mayo
Andrew F. Freemyer
Wortaroanty
Cisine Hospital
Amautopey
Guard Costin
Freemyer
Indianapolis Gas Rates Draw Freight Trade Complaint
Indianapolis traders protest coal and gas belt rate disparities after railroads raised charges during a coal shortage. The Board of Trade discussed options to seek better rates and service for Indianapolis and grain merchants object to extra side tracking charges.
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Indianapelia
Board of Trade
Raitrasda
Indianapoda
Chicago
B.C. Atkins & Co
Tax collection tensions at county treasurer office
Deputy Henry Smith faces persistent pleas from residents seeking tax relief or payment today while reminding that the deadline passed Monday. He notes some delays due to illness and attempts to enforce delinquency rules amid ongoing inquiries from residents and business heads.
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Henry Smith
Henry
Tadinnanotts Company
Indiana Town Election Chaos Hints at Split Races Across Counties
In Indiana towns on Monday voters weighed local issues with mixed results. Broad Ripple elected the citizens ticket while current officers were re-elected. several towns saw Republicans dominant, others Democratic or mixed. Contests over traction franchises and local offices produced a broad patchwork of outcomes across Grant, Madison, and surrounding counties.
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Indiana
Loont Jones
Cgne
Merton County
Woodruft
Broad Ripple
Citizens
Bouthport
Indianapolio Northern Traction Company
Danville
Republicen
Sullivaa
Memocravic
Greenwood
Wentville
Fowlerton
Upland
Swayxer
Democrata
van Buren
AC Ingalls
Politcal Parlen
Crit Yona
Republicats
Pendleton
Lapel
Wets
Keamville
Michigantown
Dtrwcermainy
Kirklin
Nanhvilie
New Caste
Prastieton
Team Ore
Oeland City
Judge Holds Labor Leader, Three Union Men In Contempt
Chicago judge Sage Holdom harshly rebuked labor unions during a strike and sentenced three Gas Workers’ Protective Union members to jail terms. Dan Thompson one day, Willam Sloan twenty days, Arthur Albro seven days, while J. J. Laverty faced ongoing charges ruled on a technicality. The judge called Laverty morally most guilty and blamed him for the trouble. The ruling was described as one of Cook County’s most remarkable labor cases.
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Chicago
Sage Jeane Holdom
Mille Ty
Gaa
pick= ming
People's Gas Hglt Andl Coke Company
Judee Holdom
Gas Trust
Sapor Wal
Gam
Laverty
Koldom
Cook County
Marster
Monitor Arkansas Must Hustle to New Orleans
Advices from Commander Vreeland aboard the Arkansas at St. Louis warn the monitor risks stranding as Mississippi River conditions worsen. The Navy Department orders an immediate return to active duty and movement to New Orleans to avert danger.
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Washington
Navy Department
Vreeland
Arkansas
St. Louis
Monitor
New Orleans
Primary timing uncertain in Kern bid campaign
Reports from Monday meetings claim Joan W. Kern may be named chairman with a city committee session possible Saturday to set primaries for next week. Also noted are a workhouse death of Dwight Price from heart disease and Beveridge hosting Burton Holmen dinner after Siberia travel, plus a fatal mistaken event in Jeffersonville involving Laura White.
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Alent
Joan W. Kern
Thempresson
Coartman Fanning
Benster
Clue
Benator Beveridge
Columbia Club
Burton Holmen
Senator Beveridge
Mr. Holmen
Siberia
Asia
Clerk Elliot Replies To Citizens League Read Aloud
Council applauded Elliott as he defended his handling of city finances. The clerk claimed his books show over 317,000 dollars more collected and urged a thorough audit by the Citizens’ League or any party. A council committee was appointed to investigate the clerk’s accounts amid discrepancies and accusations.
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Citizens’ League
Elliott
Chartes I. Eliott
Citisena
Ineagie
Cntisel
Veh Colnet
Monddmentett
League
Inter
Ellioty
George Edwin Hunt
Hunt
Fliott
Stubbs
Gillett
Ely
Costa
Ucles
Thoreough
Coungltmen
Negley, Croll and
Wahl
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John Kern
CTY
John W. Kern
Adlp
Tke Democrulye Eity Enmenilee
Sau
Agi
Elae
Enquirer
DOG
State House Yard
Miss Agatha Reighlim
Bishop Chatard
Eggie Man
Sherman Drive
Planing Mill
New Mexico
Banta FE. N. M
Stoosevelt
Wle
Mate Ay
Atute Rove
Cesepeake Bay
In. Hyde
Fairview
Workhouse
Dwight
Price
Work House
Toring
Prite
Jeffersonville
Ind
Migs
Laura White
Dore
George Hunt
Indianapollo
Wichity
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