Republicans Eye City Mayoral Seat After McGill Death
The Republican leaders in the city anticipate success in the coming municipal contest. Simeon Coy looms as a potential candidate while John F White of ward 9 draws strong public support for councilman at large. Dr Henry Jameson’s railway directorship triggers ineligibility questions for mayor. A Citizens ticket and independent labor movement are forming amid factional strife and promises broken by Democrats.
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John F. White
McGill
Suullivan
Simeon Coy
Citizens
Wilk
Simeon Dvy
Jian
Coy
White
Simeon
Mr. White
Burial of Carlile Tarrig in Rural cemetery
May 10 reports Carlisle Tarrig buried in Rural cemetery after arrival from Sing Bing. Mrs Harris, Allen Harris, relatives attend. Rev R A Chapman conducts grave service. Mrs Harris remains composed as casket lowered.
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Harris
Any
Carlile Tarrig
Susaday
Sing Bing
Allen
R.A. Chapman
Office Desks and Dye Works in North Pennsylvania
Fragmentary notice references Won L. Older and Smilth's dye works at 57 North Pennsylvania with dying and cleaning services and office desks mentioned in a damaged OCR snippet.
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Won L. Older’s
Smilth's
Pennsylvania
Republicans Convene in Louisville Witness Derby Ride
Nearly 1,000 delegates gathered at Macauley’s theater Louisville for the National League of Republican Clubs convention. James Clarkson urged broad platform, protection for industry and labor, and equal rights for Black citizens while criticizing Democrats. The session adjourned after committee appointments and Carter remaining chairman.
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Loumvieh
National League of Republican Clubs
Macauley
J. J. Heywood
Tyler
J. J. Crawford
Newport
State League
Col
Andrew Cowan
James
Clarkson
Iowa
League
Lincoln
Grant
James G. Blaine
Cleveland
Hagat Honolulu
Republican Party
Henry Watterson
Lberty
Lefferring
Congress
National Republican Committee
Thomas H. Carter
Joseph Manley
Maine
McComas
The Saucy Mayor Refuses to Read Fishback Note
Mayor Sullivan dismisses W P Fishback statement calling it foolishness. He says he has too much to do to monkey with such remarks and has not read the morning paper’s criticized note. The exchange highlights local political tensions and media attention.
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Fishback
Sullivan
W. P. Fishback
The South-Side’s Joy Electric Car Reaches Shelby Street
South-side residents erupt as Citizens' street railway announces a test of electric car No.149 from Union Station to the Shelby Street barns and back along the Virginia Avenue line. The run, led by Mend offhar Lewis, faced no fare collection, with conductor Jewell aboard, awaiting how cars handle the Tommy Sullivan viaduct incline. Local figures, including ex-councilman Bill Hicklin, react with mixed skepticism and excitement as rails along the Virginia Avenue line show readiness for this rapid transit milestone.
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Noah
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Union Station
Shelby St. Barns
Virginia Ava
Tommy Sullivan
Offhar Lewis
Jowell
Sux
Bill” Hicklin
Mr. Hicklin
Olsen
St. Louis
Kokomo
Virginia
Shelby St
College Ave
Jewell
Gerover Names Appointments Across States
The president announced several federal posts on May 16. Frank H. Jones of Springfield became first assistant postmaster general, Edwin Myers Gilkerson of West Virginia was named collector of internal revenue, Erastus D. Fennar of Louisiana as special examiner of drags in New Orleans, Edward C. Russell of Oregon as assessor in Washington and Oregon, Stephen Condon of Tennessee as marshal for the eastern district of Tennessee. Jones is noted as a young Missouri political leader active in organizing the youth in presidential campaigns.
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Wasuixervon
Frank
Oregon
Stephen Condon
Tennessee
Frank H. Jones
City Life Notes and Local Court Actions
A stream of local items reports a woman alarmed by a dog under her bed in Gertie Bowers case, a burglary at a Surrey grocery causing small losses, and Jane Whitcomb Riley joining the Press club entertainment planned for May. The Bank of Commerce sues Henley Smith & Co for 6000 on a note, while Indiana School of Art elects Rev W F Taylor T E Hibben and Bernard Vonnegut as directors. Also: county bids to gravel roads for one year. paper-hangers strike status unchanged with a Wednesday hall meeting to decide further actions. Alma Pavia seeks divorce from George over cruel treatment. Postmaster Thompson faces Washington charges with little hope of action before his farm expires. HR Buckner to answer perjury charge. Beckner jailed on $500 bond, and a fine tied to the outcome.
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Gertie Bowers
Surrey
Virginia-ave
South-st
Janes Whitcomb Riley
Press Club
Bank of Commerce
Henley, Smith & Co
Indiana School of Art
W.F. Taylor
T. E. Hibben
Bernard Vonnegut
County Commissionera
Pennsylvania
Maryland-sts
Alma Pavia
George
Thompson
Washington
Buckner
Habich
Beckner
Y M C A Convention Opens in Indianapolis
The Y M C A convention began Wednesday morning in Indianapolis with hundreds in attendance. Notables include Elbert B. Monroe, chairman of the international committee and U S Indian commissioner, and Thomas McPheeters of St Louis, leading Missouri Y M C A work. Also present were Richard C Morse of New York and P Augustus Wieting, longtime international committee secretary. The gathering featured readings, prayers, and the order of officers: G W Bierce president. vice presidents from Canada, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and more. J A Dummett secretary. assistants Ball Reid and Dick sop. Benediction by Rev. Carstensen. The afternoon session opened at 2 o'clock.
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Indianapolis
Elbert B. Monroe
New York
International Committee
United States
But & Boy
Thomas. McPheeters
St. Louis
Ratlring
Iis
McPheeters Quaraneuse Company
St. Louls
Saldon P. Spencer
Tax Sun
Spencer
Dr. Brooks
Yale
Morse
Richard C. Morse
The
New York Observer
Mr. Morse
Association
P. Augustus Wieting
Galick
Gullick
Springfield
Mass
Chicago Association
I. L. W. Mesger
Chicago
Y. M. C. A. Association
Kh. R. Burney
H. Thane Miller
Mt. Auburn
Ind
Robert A. Orr
Pittsburg
W. Woods White
Atlanta
Buffalo, N. Y
Mr. Carstensen
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
British Squadron Departs New York After Naval Review
The entire British squadron that attended the naval review left New York on Wednesday with Blake heading to Halifax and the rest to Bermuda. As they passed American ships they dipped colors while their band played God Save the Queen and American crews cheered. In a separate incident two youths named John Lyons and Ed Thompson were arrested for tearing down Farapaugh show bills and fined five dollars each plus coats.
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John Lyons
Ed. Thompson
Coats
Norfolk lawyer accused in pension fraud case
Washington reports arrested Norfolk attorney W R Drewry on charges of securing fraudulent pensions. Examiners say he aided ninety three percent of 1890 act cases by filing false declarations and forging a notary seal and Richardson’s name. About 100000 dollars in back pensions are involved with dozens of victims identified.
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Washington
Pengies
W. KR. Drewry
Norfolk
Pension Department
Drewry
Noble
Albert
G. A. Richardson
Offica
United States Court
Pensica
Street Manda and city railway case discussed by lawyers
A.C. Harrin and Judge Elliott, attorneys for the new City railway company, conferred on mandamus against the Citizens' company over streets assigned by the city. Elliott said to expect papers soon but would not discuss grounds. The Citizens' company was given a deadline to respond, but showed no concern. Public opinion shifts against the old firm as the new company stalls, having done little beyond on-paper planning.
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A.C. Harrin
Judge Elliott
New City Railway Company
Citizens’ Company
City Company
South
Eliott
Tue Sun
Frenzel
Mason
Tve
Jealous Actor Fatally Shoots Self During Theatre Row
In Lamberg Galicia during a Tuesday performance Herr Delc zuk, an actor, shot himself in view of the audience after jealousy over a young actress who flirted with another man. Women fainted and staff were horrified as the act ended with the self inflicted gunshot.
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Vinnxa
Lamberg
Galicia
Herr Delczuk
Delezuk
Delevauk
Ring within a Ring Slaughterhouse Complaints Rally State Board
A Carmel resident writes to the State Board of Health about a nearby slaughterhouse, accusing it of offensive odors and alleging local conflicts of interest. The letter hints at a church war over the issue and notes a railroad incident involving immigrants denied clean bills of health. The state board commends railroad actions and urges broader diligence.
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Carmel
State Board of Health
Auburn
Mnd
HE. A. Gould
Victoria Opens Imperial Institute Amid Royal Procession
Queen Victoria opened the British Imperial Institute with a royal procession from Buckingham Palace attended by Princesses Christian and Beatrice and a full household. The six carriages included the silver and gold sticks, Sir Henry Ponsonby, and Prince Henry of Battenbury. Military bands played the national anthem as the queen entered the building and a ceremonial key activated the institute’s tower with a chime and artillery salutes.
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Loxnox
Ueen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Christian
Beatrice
Sir Henry Ponsonby
Privy Purse
Prince Henry of
Imperial Institute
Postponed pavement plan in N Illinois St shows hick up
The Board of public works postponed final action on an asphalt pavement project for Clinovis street between New York and Seventh streets after Judge Claypool pressed questions about property owner costs near streetcar tracks. They approved fixes on Washington street to the river and Massachusetts avenue to Bellefontaine street, while considering Excelsior avenue grading.
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Board of Public Works
Clinovis St
New York
Seventh-sts
Judge Claypool
Ile
Washington-st
Missouri-st
Massachusetts-ave
College-ave
Bellefontainast
Excelsior-ave
Clifford-ave
Monroest
Yommy Sullivan
Woodruff Place
Rids for the Next Annual Session at Machinists Meet
The International Association of Machinists elected D. Douglas Wilson of Birmingham as chairman with a slate including A. D. Eearle Toronto Robert Ashe Boston Vouel Chicago and H. Goodwin Caey enone J. DD. Ferguson Muskegon Mich J. Glenn Las Vegas N M The board will pick a Journal editor after adjournment and next convention site bids from Boston Kansas City Toronto Omaha and Cincinnati were considered.
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The
International Association of Machinists
D. Douglas Wilson
Birmingham
Ala
A. D
Eearle
Toronto
Robert Ashe
Boston
Vouel
Chicago
H. Goodwin
Caeyenone
J. DD. Ferguson
Muskegon Mith
J. Glenn
Las Vegas
N. M
Kansas City
Omaha
Cincinnati
United States
James J. Creamer
International Segecation of Machini
Quckmond
Pogue
Metropolitan Iron Works
Richmond
Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works
Louisville
Pittsboro
Harry I. Easton
Machinists
California
Globe Iron Works
Cleveland
Boiler makers at Chandler Taylor's shops strike continues
The boiler makers helpers at Chandler Taylor’s shops remain out with work at a standstill. They proposed a lower figure than first demanded but the firm refused. Pirm says it cannot afford any raise at all.
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Chandler & Taylor’s
Pirm
Fate Against Him The Body of Murderer Roehl Found
The body of murderer Frank Roehl, who escaped Sing Sing with Pallister on April 20, was found in the Hudson near Stockland opposite the prison. Fishermen Cronk Flynn and Stratton hauled Roehl aboard and alerted Sing Sing officials. Roehl’s body showed a bullet wound, a pocket photo of two children, and investigators consider Pallister the shooter. The other missing escapee Pallister is presumed dead. coroner to convene an inquest.
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Sine Sing
NL Y
Frank Roehl
Palliister
Sing Sing
Hudson River
Stockland
Fred Cronk
Benj. Flynn
Benj. Stratton
Jackson
Connaughton
Tust
Roehr
Roshi
Toshi
Pakistar
Doubtiass
Weehl
Pallistar
Roehl
Rost
Pallister
Patrolman Perry Olds Dies After Long Struggle
Patrolman Perry Olds aged 24 died at his home near Virginia avenue and Coburn street after a three month illness. He joined the force about 18 months ago and suffered through multiple family losses that worsened his mental state. Despite medical advice and social outings, his condition deteriorated and he died with his revolver by his side. Olds, born near Martinsville, will be buried there as fellow officers mourn and the Board of Public Safety paid tribute, ordering police headquarters draped in mourning.
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Perry Olds
Virginia-ave
Coburnst
Force
Harp
Ilia
Ali Ahouch
Mr Olds
Bartinsville
Board of Public Safety
Olds
Po- Hee
Mutilated body of Emma Werner found near Dudley Street
Curcaca May 14 The mutilated body of Emma Werner a missing child was found in a valley behind 21 Dudley Street Wednesday morning. Her parents reported her missing after she did not return from play Friday night. Fred Brum a brewery wagon driver discovered the body. Police had no clues.
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Curcaca
Emma Werner
Dudley St
Polica
Fred. Brum
Weather Prophet Foresees Fair Skies Despite Fears
A weather prognosticator named Wappenhaus predicts fair, warm, and bright conditions for the coming period, warning of potential showers lasting thirty six hours. The forecast urges cleansing, referencing Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood impurities.
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Wweather
Wappenhaus
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