Opening statements in Copeland trial attack Bruning
Attorney Henry Spaan portrayed Wim Copeland as a husband and legislator wronged by his brother in law William Bruning. He alleged Bruning coerced Copeland's wife, sought to seize property, and attempted arsenic poisoning, while Copeland’s defense claimed insanity related to family troubles.
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Henry Spaan
Wim. Copeland
Wm. Bruning
Copeland
Miller Winter
Elam
Spaak
Bruning
Iowa
Evansville
New York
Failiure
Madison
Indianapolis
T. W. Forshee
Wm. Copeland
They Desire Annexation by the United States
Strong sentiment grows among Nicaragua's better class to annexation or a U S protectorate. They argue peace and prosperity will follow from uninterrupted development of natural resources. May 10 at Manxacua Nicaragua.
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Manxacua
Nicaragua
United States
Insurance Fraud Scheme Uncovered in Philadelphia Case
In Philadelphia on May 10 a nationwide accident insurance fraud ring is exposed by Dr. Soupeoff confession. He admits a recent claim was fraudulent and two physicians certified injury. Operators used quarterly policies and staged accidents with a common ailment called Synovirus. Authorities say all firms have been notified and arrests are anticipated.
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Philadelphia
Soupeoff
Delaware's Senatorial Muddle
Wilmineton May 10 Col Dupont, who had the highest votes for senator and was declared elected despite lacking a majority, refuses to discuss the matter. A legal fight will be the certain outcome. Washington May 10 It is held by many that the Delaware muddle will prevent the republicans from organizing the senate.
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Delaware
Wilmineton
Col. Dupont
Washington
Senate
Diamonds seized from ship Duke of Argyle off Australia
Port-Inspector Buck and customs officers in Santa Barbara report the seizure of diamonds valued at $10,000 believed smuggled ashore from the ship Duke of Argyle from Australia. Authorities say the contraband was seized after Customs inspection on May 10.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Buck
Australia
Christian Madsen Dead on Mississippi Street
Christian Madsen, former mail carrier and co owner of a Pearl Street saloon with Gottlieb Traub, is found dead at his home on Mississippi Street. Traub previously shot himself. note urges readers to see Montezuma's Daughter in tomorrow's Sun.
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Christian Madsen
Mississippi-st
Pearl St
Gottlieb Traub
Madsen
Little Trixie opens at the Park to good crowds
Amusements note the Thursday matinee and evening show at the Park drawing solid audiences. May Robbins stars as Trixie keeping the plot lively. The run continues through the week as the baby show at Masonic hall draws large crowds as a novel feature.
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the Park
May Robbins
Trixie
Masonic Hall
Exaggerated Campaign Promise in Cuban War
Reports from Santo Domingo and Tamra indicate Gen Campos failure to quickly exterminate Cuban rebels. Insurgents gain strength with long, costly conflict ahead. Steamship Mascotte reports insurgent optimism as Camaguay repelled and Guimaro besieged. Consul Springer confirms release of correspondent Manuel Fuente.
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Santaco
Cuba
Martez Campos
Tamra
Oia
Mascotte
Camaguay
Goines
Guimaro
Wasnineros
State Department
Consil
Springer
Tavana
Manuel Fuente
Frenzel and Chandler feud stirs district 4 school board
In district 4 a heated battle over school integration and classifica tion of colored pupils dominates politics. Chandler backs controlled mixing with strict grading while Frenzel allies push brewery and business influence to sway voters. Critics accuse Frenzel of boss rule and charter abuses as Maus and PettiJohn rally against him.
Body Dispute Over Italian Suicide Remains in Dispute
In Denver Calo Perri consigned himself to death in Idaho before execution for murder. The coroner and Italian consulate clash over possession of the body with a signed agreement about dissection and a $10 bequest. Broad Ripple seeks arrest of a gambling suspect as cleanup of saloons continues.
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Denver
Cal
Calo Perri
Lalian
Pocatello
Tda
Rrucker
der. Rucker
Perri
Perris
Rucker
Irvington merchants urged to stop selling cigarettes
A wide appeal led by women persuades Irvington merchants to cease cigarette sales. The report also notes arson trials for Geo. Schopp, Jesse Erwin, and John Boley. a safety board fine against Jesse J. Settle. local weather, politics, and social notices. and various brief items including bridge plans, railroad stockholder meeting, and public notices.
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W.C. T. GC
Irvington
Geo. Schopp
Jesse Erwin
John Boley
Sav Ti
Patroluian
Jesse J. Settle
Board of Safety
Samuel J. Rice
Mercury
Matthews
Greensburg
Loyal Legion
Ft. Wayne
Tomlinson Hall
Charles L. Thompson
Madison-ave. Church
New York
Henry Stevens
Third Christian Church
William WV. Leighter
Olivest
McMaster
Pennsylvania Company
White River
Greenlawn Cemetery
Board of Works
Supreme Court Tax Ruling Expected Monday Week
It was expected the court would rule after the income tax argument though no conference was held in the capitol. Judge Jackson’s position remains conjectural. The decision is anticipated to oppose the law as a whole.
State Board to Probe Exam List Frauds in Bartholomew County
The State Board of Education meets Monday to discuss wholesale traffic in examination lists in Bartholomew and adjoining counties. The grand jury missed indictments, and the board may demand impeachment. X-Supt. Voices will report full details of the fraud to the board.
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State Board
State Board of Education
Bartholomew
Ship Missing With Ten Ministers From Port Simpson
The missionary ship Glad Tidings, which left Port Simpson ten days ago for Victoria with ten delegates to the Methodist conference, is long overdue. Grave fears for her safety are entertained as a special committee works to gather information on the vessel.
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Vutonia
BL Cy
Glad Tidings
Port Simpson
Victoria
Chicago scandal claims public funds stolen in payroll fraud
Chicago public works commissioners report a payroll fraud system and evidence of theft of one million dollars. The case will be submitted to the city legal department. In Parkersburg West Virginia the Standard Oil Company discharged workers across refineries and cooperage, leaving a large stock with no market.
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Curcaco
Commissioners of Public Works
Parkersburg
W. Va
Standard Oil Company
Carpentry unions receive funds to rebuild membership
The central office in Philadelphia has provided financial dispensation to local carpenters' unions enabling them to reinstate all suspended members and admit as many new ones as wish to join. The aim is to expand union membership rapidly.
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Carpenters
Philadelphia
Weather outlook for 36 hours ending May 11
Cooler and generally fair conditions are expected through 8 p.m. on May 11 with local showers possible on Saturday and much cooler temperatures thereafter.
Bargains and sales fill the hot weather shops
Local ads tout summer specials from Pap's shirt sale to Maguire's Granger store offerings. Stores like Danbury hat shop and The New York store promote discounted straw hats and summer goods as crowds flock to bargains.
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Maguire
Granger
Danbury Hat
Arcade
Boston Hat
George Kreitlem
Wasson
Bates House
Charles Mayer & Co
French and Thompson
Star
New York
Messenger’s
Freed as an object lesson in adultery case
Fulton Gordon, who killed his wife and Archie Brown, was discharged by Judge Thompson in Louisville on May 10. The court said it could not hold the prisoner and released him as an object lesson to other adulterers, prompting loud applause and mixed reactions from onlookers.
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New York
Copeland
Smith
Indianapolis
Attorney Smith
Allison
Ife
Duncan
Llanover College
Cushman
Louisvillle
Fulton Cordon
Archie Brown
Thompson
Gordon
New Book Sheds Light on Early Indianapolis Masonry
Advance sheets of Will Fe. English’s A history of early Indianapolis masonry recount Center lodge history. The narrative covers Jeremiah Jolson’s barefoot 66 mile trek for a marriage license, 120 miles for his bride, and six weeks wait for a minister. It notes 1850 fanatic persecution, early lodge officers, and a Hungarian patriots visit. Bowen Merrill Co. publishes a 28 page pamphlet as Indiana history.
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Will Einensiv
Will FE
English
Indianapolis
Tite cx
Hernelly
Indiana Grand Lodge
Lischerbiest
Geo. Lugkersbie
Pastor Flees Town After Warrant Issued
Rev. W. W. Gales, pastor of Chippey chapel in New Brenswick New Jersey, returned Friday morning to find a warrant for his arrest on charges of leading astray the daughter of Janes Parsell, a church trustee. He immediately left for Philadelphia.
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New Brenswick
N. J
W. W. Gales
Chippey Chapel
Janes Parsell
Philadelphia
Commodore predicts next mayor as Rogers looms
Commandore Higgins tells a Sun reporter the next mayor will be E Lt Geo Rogers and that he will likely win the position. He notes he supports any strong Democrat. Two candidates for city clerk emerge Conrad Myers and Zearing, with Zearing mailing notices to precinct committeemen. The German American Republican club endorses Dr Theodore A Wagner for mayor and touts its 300 Teutons as active backers.
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John Higgins
Conrad Myers
Mr. Zearing
Indianapolis Cabinet Works
Wagner
Ex President Harrison closes his career as a lawyer
Ex President Harrison delivered the closing speech for plaintiffs in the Morrison will case in Richmann Indiana. The packed courtroom included notable figures from Ohio and Indiana. His private secretary Tibbetts asserted this would be Harrison’s final appearance before a jury as he plans to abandon legal practice.
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Harrison
Richmann
Ind
Morrison
Ohio
Horrison
Fettle
Tibbetts
Larrison
Flo
Molders Meet Demand as Four Firms Accept Scale
Four firms including Sinker & Davis J B Allfree Atlas works and Silliis & Welfenferger agreed to the union’s scale on Friday afternoon. The Atlas company doors opened for old workers to return. Chandler & Taylor says Chandler firm will meet the scale for a limited number of men, not all at old pay. The proposed rate is two dollars and thirty five to two dollars fifty cents per day.
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Sinker & Davis
J.B. Allfree & Co
Atlas Works
Silliis & Welfenferger
Atlas Company
Op i
Thomas Chandler
Chandler & Taylor
the Sun
Populists deny fusion with Indiana free silver democrats
Mortimer Rankin secretary of the national committee denies a Chicago India nalapolis report that Populists seek fusion with Indiana free silver Democrats. He says Taubeneck is ill and no maneuvering is underway. Rankin claims Gov. Matthews’ allies are pushing a scheme to pull the governor away while Democrats must meet Populists who refuse to waive party principles for free silver.
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Terre Hay
Ind
Mortimer Rankin
National Committee
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indiana
Taubeneck
Rankin
Matthews
Pops
Man Kills Woman Then Self in Philadelphia Tragedy
August Tepper a Philadelphia designer of novelties shot Clara Herbold alias Schmidt twice in the chest on a sidewalk at 816 N Seventh Street and then killed himself. She refused his attentions and both died.
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Philadelphia
Tepper
Nobtest
Clara Herbold
Schmidt
N. Seventh-st
Fire Burns North Parma Town in New York State
Rochester reports North Parma, 16 miles away, nearly wiped out by a Thursday night fire. The page notes varied items including weather temps in Iowa and Kansas, a mock novel teaser, and multiple short world and local notes.
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New York
Rochester
N. Y
Parma
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Frank Sims
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Frank Maus
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Recity
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Marott
Tryit
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Republican Club
Theodore A
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San Francisco
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W. N. Tucker
Shilling
John Paver
George H. Thomas Post
Lafayette
Wuerenine
W- Va
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Wheeling Steel and Iron Company
the News
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Pittsburg
France
Green
Elizabeth
West
John Cameron
South Carolina
U.S Circuit Court
J. B. Leckie
Alex. Nichols
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Leckie
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Trayn Washington
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