Sale of the News Prompts Quiet Political Storm
Speculation swirls over a possible transfer of control of the News to a Republican led group including Wm. H. Smith and Chas. R. Williams with partners Chas. Fairbanks and J. S. Clarkson. Officials say the paper may shift policy, likely backing Harrison opponents, while editors and staff face uncertain futures amid rumors of retirement and political maneuvering.
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Wm. H. Smith
Chas. R.williams
Intervest
Chas. Fairbanks
J. 8
Clarkson
Fairbanks
William Henry Smith
Harrison
Charles Fairbanks
Indiana
John Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Slant Vassett
New York
John S. Clarkson
Wm. Henry Smith
Chas. R. Williams
William Henry
Tix 8UN
Ti Sun
Holliday
Glass globe sign and assorted city notices on Vance block
A glass globe sizable enough for a man to stand in was set on the Vance block as an insurance company sign. Police and court items note indictments, judgments, restraining orders, robberies, and a wide range of local civic matters from paving disputes to water mains and a harsh family labor dispute ending in a $50 judgment for Mrs Ryan against her mother after a long court day with about 20 witnesses.
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Father Schnuck
Federal
Grand Jury
Backus
Brown
Big Four Railroad
Smith
George S. Tomlinson
Justice Daniels
Pittsburg, Chicago, St. Louis & Cincinnati Railroad
Southport
Pickens
Denny
Indianapolis Paving Company
Board of Public Works
College-ave
Sixteenth-st
Sixteenthst
Harper
Emma Williams
Alexander
John Millex
Massachusetts Ave
Walnut St
Swick
Miller
Bates House
Standard Oil Company
Robert and
Maud Presswood
Isaac
Nora Laport
Charles and
Belle Carroll
John
Cordelia Pearcy
J. N
Jlusleys
Henry
Minnie Rimer
James
Hurd
Charles
Ella Kreitline
Weiner
Louis H. Mackey
Linnie A. Thomas
Gerhard C. Buenting
R. Alice Hanner
Charles E. Smith
Pearl A. Parish
P. W
The
Water Company
N. Pennsylvania St
Seventeenth-st
Marion County
Alice Ryan
Bridget Cartwell
Ryan
Cartivell
Fletcher Sanitarium Moves to North Alabama Street
Roots W. 8. Fletcher's sanitarium has been moved to 124 North Alabama, three houses north of Ohio Street. It treats nervous and mental diseases.
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Fletchers
Alabama
Ohio
Doctor Promotes Noninvasive Cancer Cure Claim
A medical professional named Dr. Butkin argues a cure for cancer exists without surgery or danger. The claim appears in a brief report with limited corroboration, noting the surprising method and urging caution while highlighting ongoing debate in the field.
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Butkin
Dl-T
No Stock for Russell Harrison Ties Scrutiny to Yellowstone
Washington May 183 Thomas F Oakes president of the Northern Pacific railroad told the public lands committee the firm held 300000 in the Yellowstone park association and indirect ties to the transportation firm He described stock set aside for Russell Harrison and noted that the stock never issued after a directors vote He believed Harrison unaware of the matter Senate interstate commerce panel weighs a palace car bill against Chicago beef companies and equal access for small shippers The civil service reform panel backs veteran preference in federal hiring River and harbor bill gains 114000 while naval appropriations and Sibley tent relief measures move forward in Congress
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Washington
Thomas F. Oakes
Northern Pacific Railroad
Public Lands Committee
Yellowstone Park
Oakes
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone Park Association
Transportation Company
Russell Harrison
E. C. Waters
Gibson
Interior Department
New York
Department
Waters
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Chicago
Senate
Committee On Civil Service Reform
Prosecutor Wright Won't Seek Campbell Arrest
Sun reporter asks if Quinlan sought a warrant against Capt. Bob Campbell. Wright replies no warrant will be issued, indicates no danger of Campbell fleeing, and urges prosecution only if the grand jury returns a case. Attorneys in criminal court deem Campbell likely innocent and without a valid charge.
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Wright
Campbell
Frank Wright
Sun
Quinlan
Capt
Bob Campbell
Capt. Campbell
Grand Jury
Criminal Court
Ferdinand Ward’s country seat and second wife rumored
Rumors from Wall Street claim Ferdinand Ward bought a fine country estate near Stamford Connecticut and plans to marry again. It is also said he may open a Wall Street office soon for financial business.
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New York
Wall-st
Ferdinand Ward
Stamford
Conn
Wall St
Henry 8. Ives
Central Park
Fifty-ninth-st
Young man falls six stories in New York building accident
Archibald Hanley, 18, plunged the entire six stories of a Warren Street building through an open elevator shaft Friday morning. He was severely injured, with initial reports noting negligence for leaving the shaft door open as a possible cause.
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New York
Archibald Hanley
Warren St
Will
Seine
Political Battle Over Harrison Rumors In Indiana
A Chicago Sun report outlines Democratic and Republican maneuvering to defeat President Harrison. Indiana is described as a hot political battleground with whispers of secret Cincinnati conferences among senators and party leaders. The piece notes Rathbone’s possible role, Sherman faction ties, and looming nominations, warning of a volatile campaign ahead. The piece concludes that Indiana will be pivotal as editorials and party strategists line up for the fight.
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Indiana
Harrison
Sun
Cincinnati
Washington
Senator Cameron
Tom Platt
Quay
Cameron
Platt
Indianapolis
Rathbone
Sherman
Minneapolis
Ohio
Blaine
Gray
King Bee
White House
Massive strike looms as 50 000 workers may walk out
New York May 13 There was no change in the pavkage cutters union strike begun last Monday in support of New England stone workers. If the New England contractors association orders a lockout, about 50 000 stone cutters and handlers across cities may quit, with 10 000 in New York alone. Building trades unions plan to join, potentially halting work on major city projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pavkage-Cutters’ Union
New England
Alls
New England Contractors’ Association
Building Trades’ Union
Memphis Bridge Opens in Grand Mississippi Ceremony
The Memphis Bridge over the Mississippi River was formally opened with a daytime parade and a noon train crossing at 35 mph. Gov. Magle of Arkansas and Gov. Buchanan of Tennessee met on a decorated flat-car as Senator Voorhees spoke. the bridge spans 2,597.12 feet and ranks among the world’s largest.
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Memphis
Mississippi River
Magle
Arkansas
Voorhees
Geraldine Ulmer Wins Libel Verdict in London
Opera singer Geraldine Ulmer obtained a libel verdict for 1000 pounds against Tracy Greaves, London correspondent of the New York World, in a London court on May 13.
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Geraldine
London
Geraldine Ulmer
Tracy Greaves
New York World
New Rockers at Mass. Ave Floral Emblem and Botterman Bros
New rockers at 043 Mass avenue debut at Wm L Elders shop featuring Cut-Flowers Floral Emblem and Botterman Brothers. Local florist listings highlight services and address at 37 043 Mass. Ave with telephone number 840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Elders
Botterman Bros
Mass
Infanticide case in New York woman held for examination
Annie Vallas, a Hungarian servant girl, was seized in police court on charges of burying an infant without a permit. Valentine Leitschur reported finding the body in a cloak factory cellar behind 103 Attorneys Street. Vallas reportedly attacked him with a club when confronted. She claimed she found the infant while chopping wood and denied being its mother.
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New York
Annie Vallas
Valentine Leitzchur
Leitschur
Vallas
Miss Valias
Astor Will Codicil Alters Disbursements for Mrs Drayton
The New York probate filing reveals a codicil revoking part of the 1882 will and directing $850,000 in property to be divided into four equal shares for Mrs Coleman Drayton's four children. Bequests to daughters rise under codicils, with St Luke's Hospital Jacksonville receiving $15,000 and Mrs Drayton's life use revoked.
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Madelain Bis
Drayton
New York
Wm. Astor
Coleman Drayton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jacksonville
Fla
Caroline
Cigarmakers Win Victory in Price Compromise
At a special session the cigar makers union accepted a manufacturer compromise on prices. Scrape-work and seed work see a $1 and 50 cent advance respectively, two seed types $1, Havana and finest grades hold at $10 per thousand. Bosses who pushed higher rates must now align with the compromise. A Friday meeting aimed to unify the schedule, signaling a union victory.
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Havana
Daring Robbery by Walter Jackson the Atlanta Kid
A bold morning theft occurred about 8 o'clock Friday as Walter Jackson alias the Atlanta Kid rushed Fred Hecht’s butcher shop at State and Washington. He seized the cash drawer contents and fled, pursued by Hecht and two others. Police cornered him in a nearby hen coop. $53 was found on him, all taken from Hecht.
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Walter Jackson
Atlanta
Fred Hecht
State
Washington Sts
Jackson
Hecht
Laporte
James
Hecht’s
Methodist conference in Omaha faces bishop appointments talk
That Conference in Omaha on Friday saw Bishop Goodsell preside as rumors spread that the Episcopal committee may recommend two more bishops. Politicians Earl Cranston of Cincinnati and Dr Grandison of Bennett University were named as candidates. A resolution was offered to probe alleged debasing political methods by church office seekers.
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Omaha
Goodsell
Episcopal Committee
Earl Cranston
Cincinnati
Grandison
Colored
Bennett University
Panhandle Machinists Return From Chicago Conference
A group of Panhandle machinists returned Friday from a Chicago conference and declined to discuss the proceedings on extending the strike. They said the Friday night delegates hold the information in their pockets and no authority exists for reports that the strike would not be extended.
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Panhandle
Chicago
Aid For the Starving Russians Arrives in Russia Aid Vessel
The American steamer Conemaugh from Philadelphia carrying flour and provisions for starving Russians reached at midnight. Authorities formally welcomed the vessel on Friday as it delivered relief supplies.
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Ries
Philadelphia
Instant death in Knightsville mine pillar setting
Brazil Ind May 13 Jos Anderson 22 was instantly killed Friday by falling coal in Zellar Sigter s mine Knightsville while pulling pillars He leaves a wife and child
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Brazil
Ind
Jos. Anderson
Zellar & Sigter
Knightsville
Rival Medical Societies Battle in Indiana Meeting
In Plymouth church, clash between factions from the Central and Indiana medical colleges dominated the Indiana State Medical Society annual session. Beasley of Lafayette led the field against Elder of Indianapolis for president and several officers were chosen on a split ballot. Public notes, committee maneuvers, and a Friday lobbying scramble marked the tense election as 300 doctors registered and the event closed with pharmacy officers elected.
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State Medical Society
Central
Indiana Medical Colleges
Indiana Medical College
Beasley
Lafayette
Elder
H. D. Wood
Angola
W. H. Link
Petersburg
H. QO. Pantzer
Indianapolis
D.C. Schull
Lebanon
Committee On
Smythe
Greencastle
Efe
Plymouth Church
Walker
State Society
Joseph P. Remington
Philadelphia
Remington
Eli Lilly’s
C. S. Rooker
Castleton
Wyeth
Rooker
James F. Hibberd
Richmond
National Congress
American Medical Society
Board of Health
Wood
Augusta
Dr. Smith
Dr. Beasley
Drmith
S. Elder
C. H. Smith
N. N. Shipman
Seymour
J. O. Stilgen
Anderson Released In Police Court For Assault Case
John Anderson was tried in police court on Friday for assault with intent to kill John Walters. Witnesses testified to a fight at Hart's saloon in Michigan and Noblests. The body of Walters was found under a freight car at the Panhandle depot with both hands severed. Judge Buskirk acquitted Anderson on the presented evidence.
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John Anderson
John Walters
Panhandle
Walters
Anderson
Hart
Michigan
Wann
Washington St
Frank O’brien
Sun
O’brien
Gas trust company defeats Fletcher Place church
Judge Walker ruled against the Fletcher Place M E Church in its suit against Consumers gas trust company. The contract is void, and the trust will set charges as it pleases within municipal limits.
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the Consumers’ ‘Trust Company
Church
Walker
Fletcher-place M. E. Church
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
On the First Ballot Harrison Favored for Nomination
Washington May 13 a cautious forecast by Harrison allies insists he will be nominated on the first ballot with at least two thirds of states in support. They claim 416 pledged delegates including Alabama Arkansas California Florida Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin total.
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Washington, D. C
Harrison
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Florida
Ilinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Paving Bid Brawl Sets Prices for Street Brickwork
A flood of bids from diverse brick and paving firms for Fletcher avenue to Mississippi street outlines prices per lineal foot and curb types. Firms like Capital paving, Minnehaha granite, and Fulmer Seibert quote 4.64 to 9.44 per foot and varied curb styles as a petition seeks Mississippi street opening from eighteenth to Twenty-second streets.
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BE. P. W
Fletcher Ave
Piie St
Dillon
Capital Paving and Construction Company
Grape Creek
Frank Whitley
Hallwood
Gr. Berg
Roney & Hudson
Canton
Hadley & Panter
Brazil
Browder & Shover
J. W Cooper & Co
Indiana
Minnehaha Granite Company
Fulmer & Seibert
Daniel Foley
London
Harris & Jenkins
Noble To Pina
Wabash Clay Company
South St
Virginia-ave
Noble St
Rank Whitley
Hollwood
Robert Kennington
Gansberg, Roney & Hudson
Parkhurst
J. W. Cooper & Co
Wabuss
Jiondon
Berea
Mississippi-st
Einuteenth
Twenty-second-sts
Ravachol seized amid secrecy in France murder case
A French anarchist Ravachol was moved to St Etienne under tight secrecy to avoid demonstrations. He faces arraignment for the murder of two sisters, Marcou, as authorities prepare the case. In Budtkhem, Russo Prussian rail safety and a czar Berlin journey plan prompt 60,000 troops along the line. Naval maneuvers at Gibraltar simulate a torpedo boat assault, while Savannah endures a major blaze consuming seven houses with losses around 100000 dollars.
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Nother
Ravachol
Pants
Ravachok
St. Etienne
Marcou
Pauis
la Paix
Budtkuhem
Tis
Berlin
Gibraltar
Gibraltar Rock
Malaga
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Walter Lawrence
Allen
Arsenal Ave
Thomas Nagle
Nagle
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Medical Society
State House
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Halberg
Parry
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Grippe
Phort’s
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