Vast Venezuela quake leaves thousands dead
The Caracas dispatch reports a powerful earthquake on April 24 in northwest Venezuela decimating Merida La Quipillas Chiguara and San Juan and extending into Colombia. Up to 10000 people are feared dead with the worst suffering in affected towns. the US minister requested aid from Washington as details unfold.
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New York
Herald
Caracas
Venezueia
Merida
la Quipillas
Chiguara
San Juan
Republic
Andes
Republic of
Colombia
United States
Here Thau
State Department
Washington
Punishing Veterans In Court Over Pensions
In Dayton police court Benj Belk and Pat Brophy, two old soldiers, were fined 10 and 3 dollars for vagrancy and drunkenness after failing to leave town and spending pensions on drink. The judge urged pension checks and warned that enforcing laws will curb such cases. He noted prior letters to the interior secretary about abuses and the need for reform.
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Benj. Belk
Pat Brophy
Ranaway
Dayton
Union condemns use of Workhouse prisoners on public works
A local note reports the Teamsters and shovelers union condemning a mayoral plan to use Workhouse prisoners for public improvements. Also, veterans in state poor houses may gain admission to the Marion home upon application.
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Teamsters’ and Shovelers’ Union
Marion
Louis Brunt
W. Morris
McMuhlen to Speak After Controversy at Intercity Oratorical
The interstate oratorical contest at the English opera house Thursday night will feature Adam McMuhlen of Nebraska allowed to speak after a board debate over allegations he sought influence in judging. DePauw and other Indiana colleges send large delegations amid a “hobo cut” hair trend and yellow ribbons among students.
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English Opera House
Fred Staff
Beloit
Mien
N. P. Wilfley
Central College
Fayette
J. W. Wetzel
Southweat Whansaa College
Winfield
Ins
C. F. Wishart
Monmouth College
Monmouth
L. F. Dimiitt
DePauw University
Greencastle
Lund
J. F. McConnel
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
C. E. Burton
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
J. Stanley Edwards
University of Denver
Denver
Adam McMullen
University of Nebraska
J. B. Argall
Ann Arbor
H. A. Cleveland
Erie
Marmeduke
Mitsouri
Matthews
Indianapolis
Caldwell
Cincinnati
Nebraska
Bir. McMullen
Lincoln
McMullen
Indiana
DePauw
Two Men Lynched After Murder Conspiracy
May 10 report from Kas details Fred McKinley aged 17 admitting he killed Charles Carley under pressure from his father William and brother Lewis McKinley. The three men urged Carley to pay for marrying the daughter, the plan failing led to Carley’s murder. Fred confessed, William and Lewis were lynched at the bridge after mob seizure.
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Snaron Speriics
Kas
Fred AlcKinley
Charles Carley
Wm. McKinley
Lewis
Carley
McKkinley
McKinley
McKinleys
Fred
William
Arly
Hred
Boiled to Death at Bicetra Hospital in Paris
A Swiss lunatic confined there died after being fastened in a hot bath for treatment. Water was very hot and he was boiled to death in a brief time. The incident will be thoroughly investigated by authorities. College and Man in Luck. Supreme court affirmed lower court rulings awarding Franklin College 15000 from Helen M. Barnet estate after multiple challenges. Clinton county court award of 10000 to Geo J Miller for injuries in a Monon wreck was also affirmed.
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Chas. Linden
Biorrissr
West Indianapolis
Mary Bunger
J.W. Bunger
Fred J. Theime
Fort Wayne
Central Ave
College Ave
Reinhart
Appellate Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Voluntary Relief Association
Lexsers
Pennsylvania Company
National Bank of
Hirshville
T. H. Jones
Rosnville
Supreme Court
Indiana Bermudez Company
Weaterm Company
New Jersey-st
Thos
Anna Jones
Ambrose
Sarah Hedges
W. H
Mrs. Morman
Drarus
M. D. Williamson
Jos. Moore
Sophia Renkert
Horace Roberts
Hansberry
Frederick J. Thieme
George Fines
Charlotte Mitchell
David L. James
Mary E. Mclain
E. Charles Newman
Lizzie Belser
Charles L. Hamner
Minnie Sharpe
Edward C. Miller
Amanda WN. Carr
Jas. Brown
Lydia M. Frakes
Paris
Bicetra Hospital
College
Franklin College
Helen M. Barnet
Clinton County Court
Geo. J. Miller
Foley Bros
Olaf Glasn
Naonie Parkbill Park
Howard
Steam
Divychata
Hh.t. Conde Implement Company
Harrod
Virginia Ave
Tt Ie
Klany
Bryce
John B. Morrison
When Black
Parrott & Taggart
Battle near Yakama fuels calls to deploy troops
At Yakama Washington on Wednesday night an industrial clash left deputy marshal Jolleck dead and another wounded as 100 deputy marshals rushed from Tacoma to North Yakama. Reports say regular troops from Walla Walla may be summoned to subdue Coxeyite train stealers amid rising tensions.
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Tacoma
Wash
Yakama
Jolleck
Chideater
George Weaver
Seutre
Coxeyite
North Yakama
Bureday
Walle Walla
The Wrong Man in Jail in Grand Larceny Case
In police court Lee Coates colored was bound over to the grand jury on grand larceny after a watch theft from J D Brown. Joan Perkins colored already serves a workhouse sentence for the same crime. Brown identified Coates as the thief, while Perkins faced arrest earlier but avoided it on insufficient evidence. Brown later worried he may have mistaken.
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Lee Coates
J. D. Brown
Joan Perkins
Perkins
Coates
Brown
Thornton
Eeeu Xround
Ms. Brown
May Gest Ons Paper into Serious Trouble
General Frey faced a rumor scandal in Indianapolis as multiple papers debated his supposed engagement to an unknown local girl. A Sun reporter learned it originated as a veterans joke and that innuendo spread after a claim linked a young woman’s name to the tale. Lawyers work to prevent a possible damage suit.
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Gen. Frey
Indianapolis
Sun
Venersi
California
Tom Sun
Enquirer
Shelbyville
Sirs Castor's Case Waives Examination in Court
Mrs. Mary Castor, charged with murdering her infant, waived examination in police court on Thursday and was bound over to the grand jury now in session.
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Castor
Mary Castor
Babe
Tim Healey’s New Paper in Dusiin May 10
A new paper backing the Healey faction of the Irish party will be started here with support from wealthy liberals.
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Tim Healey
Dusiin
Healey
Irish Party
Dink
Albany
N.Y
Dink Wilson
Auburn Prison
Despondent man ends life by hanging in barn
Frank Lindar, 26, once sunstroke-weakened and despondent, was found dead hanging from a rope in a Wisconsin street barn after his employers left him alone. Autopsy showed mental disease and temporary insanity at the time of death. He lived with Henry Westphal, a dairyman, and his wife.
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Frank Lindar
Wisconsin St
Linder
Henry Westphal
Wisconsin-st
Westphalt
Linders
Lie
Hunter
Cropia
Highead
Slartin Et
Mrrs
Beautiful city enjoys grand parade and fashion talk
The text describes a May day in a crowded city with speeches by President Cleveland and others. It mentions the Mary Swashinator monument dedication, a colonial ball, and a breezy day. It includes fashion commentary on shirt waists and women drummers, plus a note on St Cecelia society's bold newspaper takeover and a lemon remedy advertisement.
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Mary Swashinator
Cleveland
Stetengon
Daniels
St. Ceceliz Society
Grand Riapids
Mich
St. Cecelia Society
Indianapolis
Central medical college ousts Dr Stillson from board of health
The directors and stockholders of Central medical college met to accept the resignation of Dr Joseph Stillson from the faculty amid board of health conflicts. Rumors say pressure from the college faction led to his removal. officials indicate further announcements and possible resignations may follow.
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Central Medical College
Joseph Stillson
Sudkie
Stilson
Board of Health
Central Colisto
Indiana College
Central College
Stilleon
Stillgon
Yuen
Ihe
Sila
Kasiman
Central Colleza
Jor
Ttllson
Tobs
Rasion
Auteamed
Oew
Tar
Goard of Health
Woual
Jenny
Sonier
Wea
Stilison
Mids
Faror Jenny
Bhermont
Waskles
Hare
Tin Sux
Dsnny
Beslth
Raindittie Douti
Tequest
Aio
Ebay Sarre
Ilayor Denny
Hieslth
Moffett
Iriemmond
Bien
Fall
S. de
Hammond
Kerumeon
Shila Thosa
Ile
Bank Trial Details and Courtroom Anecdotes From Thursday
The report outlines chaotic court scenes in the bank trial with varied witness testimony including Wm. Nutting and Alfred Byrd. It notes judge remarks, attorney frictions, and witness interruptions amid a stream of testimony about the Boston branch sale and related actions. Separate items mention cavalry from Fort Reno, Osage council tensions, a congressman’s death, and weather forecasts for Indiana through May 11, 1904.
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Kero
Post Office
Federal Court Room
Duncan
Voliin
Nutting
PB. Coflin
Pierce
Oeston Sranch
Collin
New York
Eela
Boatow
Grvs
Alfred Byrd
Lbyra & Ler
Ladis
A Woman's Woe and Strangy Murder Trial Speculation
The Parker and McAfee murder trial in Janiklin Indiana ends with life sentences. Prosecutor Holtzman returns with a worn voice saying Johnson County leaned against the prisoners and a confession may come. New trial motions, jury tensions, and a possible statement by McAfee loom as the case unfolds. A woman’s actions are cited as pivotal in sparing the defendants.
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Parker
RcAfas Im Janiklin
Ind
lMystar
Holtzman
Johnson County
Kichtea
Sentance
McAfee
Monuments 238 EH and Van Pelt's cereal goods notice
Monuments 238 EH on Washington street August Diener patrons the Asian Co operative Laundry. Their work is A No 2 Abirtsllc choice cereal goods at Van Pelts.
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Asian Co-operative Laundry
van Pelt's
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