Women Aid Cubans and Red Cross Society
Capt M D Ellis explains society work providing money food and clothing to the needy. Miss Barton emphasizes women and children in suffering Cuba. Mrs Irene Webb leads newspaper partnership and a general meeting. Indianapolis officers listed include Mrs C W Fairbanks as president and other vice presidents recording secretary and treasurer roles.
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M.d.ellis
Clara
Miss Barton
Irene Webb
Red Cross
Indianapolis
C. W. Fairbanks
Thomas Hanna
J. W. Kern
Belle Hosman
Albert Baker
A. Hornady
Confederate reunion marks address by Gen Wheeler in Charleston
May 11 Charleston C I May 11 The Confederate reunion opening session led by Gen Gordon heard Gen Wheeler deliver a speech on The men of 61 and 98 Wheeler praised the American soldier and southern military history noting southern influence in territorial expansion Wheeler did not join the parade upon arrival Wednesday visiting Judge Brawley’s home The historical committee praised Wheeler Hobson and Blue in a report while mentioning McKinley’s grave proposal without recommendations
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Charleston
8. C
Gordon
Wheeler
Judge Brawley
Historical Committee
Wheeler, Hobson
Blue
McKinley
Coal strike in Evansville district grows tangled
In Evansville Indiana on May 11 miners' strike actions show division. Operators refuse to meet United Mine Workers officials and prefer talks with their own crews. Operators claim the district is not in a competitive region and prices must fit local conditions while blaming agitation by miners' representatives. The workers reportedly gave no demands and were ordered to strike.
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Evansville
Ind
United Mine Workers
Mob harms two Black people in Pitt County case in Norfolk
Two Black individuals were fatally harmed by a mob in Pitt County North Carolina as white storekeeper Wilbur Turnage faced charges. A white man allegedly instigating the incident was reportedly in mob hands at the last reports.
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Norfolk
Pitt County
Freddie Yoa kum Faces Rare Brain Tumor Case
In Wincie Indiana on May 11 Freddie Yoa kum, age 3, has glioma of the gena? optic nerve, a rare condition found in about four of 50,000. The French physician says it kills a patient in ten to eighteen months unless surgery removes the brain tumor and severs the nerve.
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Wincie
Ind
Freddie Yoakum
Plants grow in water says Loganport observer
Nickum from Logansport Indiana demonstrates growing plants in pots filled with water and glass pebbles or metal fragments claiming soil is unnecessary. He argues plants can thrive without earth and presents the methods as proof.
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Logansport
Ind
U.S
Gasoline Blow Up and Fires Reported in Indiana
A 15 gallon gasoline can exploded Thursday on a Mishawaka run fatally injuring Amos Wiberg’s wife and one child, with two other children seriously hurt. In Portland a series of crimes including a dining room fire at the Mier restaurant is noted amid a string of unsolved murders. London results show Tod Sloane taking multiple wins at Newmarket, including the flying handicap and breeders plate. A California bootleg profit claim and other scattered notices close the reel.
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ne _MISHAWAKA
Ind
Amos Wiberg
Wiberg
Fehildren
Tod
London
Newmarket
Sloane
Fhattino
Beresford
Noted Old Man Davis Seeks Governor Over Civil War Escape
A Henderson County poor farm inmate nicknamed Kim Davis, famed for guiding Judge Hadley of the supreme court out of North Carolina during the Civil War, visited the governor on Thursday with a remarkable cane carrying a clock, match box, level, compass and thermometer among other items. North Carolina offered a $1000 reward for his capture due to aiding escaped prisoners.
Cleaner Made That Won’t Scratch or Wear Surfaces
A new cleaner is described as capable of cleaning the dirtiest surfaces without scratching or wearing them. It emphasizes safe use on delicate materials while delivering effective grime removal. The product positions itself as a versatile solution for household and professional cleaning tasks.
Factory Inspector Flags Exits at Two Stores and Park Theater
The factory inspector and two assistants inspected two department stores and the Park theater on Thursday. Inspector McAbee praised the Park for adequate exits but found the department stores lacking. He will instruct upgrades to balcony and stair escapes due to close stairways and elevators that could hinder escape.
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Park Theater
McAbee
Park
Fire kills man trapped in rail car at Mount Vernon mills
In Baltimore Maryland on May 11 a freight car near the Mount Vernon mills burned trapping Clarence Kemper who died inside. The fire followed an attempted arson by two men who locked the car after Kemper and another sleeper Alder refused to admit them. Property loss reported at fifty thousand dollars.
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Baltimore
Mount Vernon Mills
Clarence Kemper
Alder
Kemper
Soldiers stampede Chicago area on pay day spree
Regulars at Fort Sheridan went on a rampage in Highwood on pay day destroying store windows lamp posts and street signs. Deputy marshal Richtenwald confronted them and was struck with stones and sticks leaving him unconscious and in critical condition.
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Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Highwood
Richtenwald
War of Extermination in New York Healers Probe
May 11 report notes rising prosecutions of divine healers energizing the cults. Evidence shows adherents pushing on with superstition against science, amid a crusade that exposes conflicts between religious practice and modern medicine. The article cites widespread scrutiny of 61,000 believers amid ongoing tensions.
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New York
Shay
Ex-State Senator J Lee testifies on Standard Oil practices
Ex-State Senator J Lee of Pittsburg testified before the industrial commission on May 11, detailing Standard Oil’s market tactics. He claimed the company crushed about 199 independent firms by cutting prices and freezing them out.
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Washington
J. Lee
Pittsburg
Industrial Commission
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Cruel Woman Suspected After Child Rescued From Vault
In Cincinnati Ohio on May 11 police near 408 Woodward Street prepared to arrest a woman seen with a living child shortly before it was found in a vault behind the building. Firemen heard the child's cries and rescued it alive. The motive and identity of the suspect remain under investigation.
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Cincinnati
Woodwardst
Kenyon Emerges as Beveridge Ally for Mayor Run
Clarence Kenyon surfaces as a leading Beveridge faction mayoral candidate in Indianapolis. He supported Beveridge in the recent senatorial battle and is now positioned as a potential mayoralty contender for the party.
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Clarence Kenyon
Beveridge
Indianapolis
County Bridges Contracts Awarded for Stone Work
The county commissioners let three contracts for stone work on bridges. The Crooked Creek bridge on the Cline road goes to Wm Fife at 7.90 per coubie yard. Bean Creek bridge on the Churchman pike goes to Robins and Frazer at 6.75. Grassy Creek bridge on the Brookville road goes to Wm Fife at 8.46.
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Crooked Creek
Cline Road
Wm. Fife
Coubie
Bean Creek
Churchman Pike
Robins & Frazer
Grassy Creek
Brookville Road
Denied bid to run garden pending case adjudication
Supreme court refused Fred Kissel's petition to permit garden use until final adjudication. Hamilton circuit court had injunction and garden closed about two weeks. Kissel offered bond to cover damages. judge marked the petition with "Denied." Attorney John Spahr plans to have Kissel lease the premises to Mrs Kissel to reopen.
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Supreme Court
Fred Kissel
Hamilton Circuit Court
Wissel
Kissel
John Spahr
Nolan as possible Evansville party chair advances
Jack Nolan, witty chairman candidate for the Evansville democratic city committee, visits the Grand with Spencer. Democrats discuss his possible succession to Parks Martin as state central chair. Nolan, former Cleveland postmaster, claims no thought given to the matter and says the next chairman should come from Marion County. He backs Taggart for governor in the First district.
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Marion
Jack” Nolan
Evansville
Democratic City Committee
Grand
Spencer
Nolan
Parks Martin
State Central Committee
Allen Clark
Marion County
Taggart
Letter from Samoa Chief Justice describes Mataafa looting
Dr. P F Chambers reports from Apia that rebels led by Mataafa looted his house on April 6 and caused about 81000 in damage, per a letter dated April 20, 1899 from his brother, Chief Justice Chambers.
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New York
P. F. Chambers
Justice Chambers
Samoa
Apia
Mataafa
Wage World Strikes Hit St Louis Workers
Foundry employees in St. Louis threaten to strike for higher pay as Crystal Glass Works in Bellaire Ohio shuts down after a 10 percent wage advance was refused 200 days ago. Over 400 workers remain out of work as Illinois Steel Co in Chicago announces its second 10 percent wage increase since January.
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St. Louis
Crystal Glass Works
Bellaire
Ilinois Steel Company
Chicago
Deaths and accidents in scattered reports
Reports list multiple fatalities and injuries including Mic hilee in Elkton Kentucky from a fishing incident, a Cincinnati swimmer struck by a log, Whitmore in Leadville Colorado dying of heart disease, George Ach and son killed by lightning in South Webster Ohio while shelling corn, and William Curl at Antimosa Ja penitentiary killed by a hammer blow from inmate Burns.
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Will. 2 & Whitmore
Leadville
Col
New York
George Ach
South Webster
Wiliam Curl
Antimosa
Burns
Odd Tales of the Wires and Local Notices
A mixed wire service snapshot from Cleveland and Chicago on May 11 reports a postage stamp sized letter to Miss Bertha Glass in Lightsville QC, unclear delivery. Chicago notes a wife seeking arrest of her husband over a live snake threat tied to heart disease. Elreno records Mountain View, a newly surveyed town in Washington county, with 50 settlers and immediate city officer elections. Classifieds list multiple help wanted ads for store work and housework, and rooms for rent. a rooming house sale is also noted.
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Cleveland
Bertha Glass
Lightsville
Chicago
Charlotte Bray
Bray
Elreno
O. T
Mountain View
Washington County
City Life Brief: Ernest Alexander Detained 30 Days
Ernest Alexander, a colored water boy at the workhouse, received 30 days in custody after walking away on Thursday. Separately, stockholders of J. and W. held their annual meeting in Supt Mansfield's office Thursday afternoon, with directors chosen.
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Ernest Alexander
Supt. Mansfield
Thousands visit gunboat Nashville in St Louis event
May day news covers crowds touring the gunboat Nashville in St Louis while reports note a death in a tenement, lynching trials in Indian territory, a wife elopement murder in Kentucky, a child assault case in Cincinnati, and Alaska blaze losses.
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St. Louis
Nashville
Kewin McLortie
Ishorer
Indian Territory
Sem Mattingly
Brush Grove
Herman Blumenthal
Cincinnati
Alice Goldstein
Skagway
Alaska
James
Clarkson
Merly
Iowa
Senate
Burton Meek
Bargain List From Nine To Eleven A.M.
A chaotic price sheet lists undershirts, hosiery, handkerchiefs, toilet soap, paper, and fabric goods with assorted prices. Items include boys undershirts, ladies hose, moth balls, writing paper, gloves, collars, skirts, wrappers, hats, window shades, matting remnants, doilies, and infants wear. Several prices are shown, with discounts highlighted and many items described as quality or sale items.
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Betcees
These Bargains on Sale Air Day
Hundreds of dollars worth of desirable merchandise to leave the store by tomorrow night. Swiss lappets yard wide for windows and bed set starters, velours plush fabrics in green garnet and brown, fancies in damasks and silks, tapestry silks and lamp shades, lace curtains, nottingham and irish point curtains, floor denims, and more, all marked down to half to two thirds off to clear stock.
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Nottingham
Brussels
Drank Poisoned Buttermilk at Colored Revival
BUENA VISTA Ga May 11 A dozen sick at a colored revival meeting after drinking poisoned buttermilk Rev John Donaway died two other preachers may die Indianapolis Star May 11 Receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep listed with market notes and grain prices for Thursday May 11
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Buena Vista
John Donaway
Shiel Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report May 11 1999
Indianapolis report notes good receipts with a steady market for heavies and mediums a shade lower for lights. Pigs and light workers down five cents. Quotes show 30 averages at 3.90 to 3.95 and 306.8.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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