Ex Governor Ira J. Chase Dies in Maine of Erysipelas
Ira Joy Chase, ex governor and prominent figure in Christian church and Grand Army of the Republic circles, died Saturday in Lubec Maine after an 11 day illness from erysipelas. Born December 4 1834 in Rockport New York, he lived in Indianapolis and Irvington after a varied career as evangelist and public servant. Funeral plans were unsettled amid financial strains, and reports said his burial may be in Indianapolis.
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Lubec
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N. Y
Medina
Chicago
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Gov. Hovey
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Irvington
Electa
Frank
Soldiers’ League
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Marion County
Greentown
Indianapolis
Barrington Cemetery
Indiana
Savaged by dogs wounds a Port Henry leader
Eliza Berutown New York May 13 Rev W R Woodbridge of Port Henry prominent mason and politician suffered a broken left arm lacerations to both legs and probable fatal injuries from dog attack on Sunday night Leinan Sonic Laxative sales pitch included with the notice Best spring tonic advertised for ladies priced 60 cents
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N. Y
W. R. Woodbridge
Port Henry
Murder of State Senator by Jealous Mistress
State senator Peter R. Morrissey was murdered in his bed at 3 AM by Maude Lewis at 2519 Washington St. in St. Louis. He was shot twice in the head. the couple had lived together for years and jealousy sparked the deed. The distraught suspect was restrained by force, placed in a hospital cot, and later arrested. The item sits among notes on labor day events and unions.
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St. Louis
Peter R. Morrissey
Maude Lewis
Washington St
Morrisey
Deacon Ellis Secures Calopy. Hoosiers Hit Hard in Cincinnati
It was a rough baseball day as Deacon Ellis urged President Johnson to reinstate third baseman Calopy. Indiana’s lineup pounded the ball, with Eddie McFarland hitting two home runs and Chauncey collecting four hits. Wittrock was removed after a tough first inning, and both teams showed uneven defense in a game that featured several homers and key pitching changes.
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Ellis
Cincinnati
Johnson
Calopy
Bugs
Hoosiers
Eddie McFarland
Canavan
Motz
Wittrock
Fisher
Chauncey
Indianapolis
Wricht
McCarthy
Roat
Wheelock
Donahue
Kilroy
McFarland
Visher
Parker
Angry Soldiers Protest Confederate Prisoner Memorial
John F Bucklepost led Saturday night resolutions condemning Chicago memorial day dedication of a monument to Confederate prisoners who died in the war The post argues the effort revives the spirit of sacrifice for a cause as wrong today as in 1861 Phil Sheridan post calls the move an attempt to praise treason.
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John F. Bucklepost
Chicago
Post
Phil Sheridan
Missing Missionaries Rescued at Sea
In Victoria on May 13 the missing ship Glad Tidings crew and missionaries were found by the steamship Danube. All aboard are reported safe and unharmed.
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Victoria
Danube
Gresham was better Monday and other brief notes
Street car men strike at Carbondale Pa. Hon Eckley B Coxe dies at Hazleton Pa. German Reichstag rejects tobacco tax bill. Western states suffer frost. Congressman Bland speaks on silver in Denver. Ex President Seely dies at Amherst Mass. Four men drown in Ohio at Portsmouth. Boat upsets. Galveston carpenters strike ends as men yield. J C Buck crosses English Channel by cycle boat. May brings record heat and cold. Ice at Monticello N Y. Snow at Oshkosh Wis. Kaiser may demand resignations after anti revolution defeat. A P A adjourns at Milwaukee and pledges state supremacy. Lemon Tonic Laxative ad promotes 50 cent bottle. Son and unemployed readers urged to use Son’s want columns. Complimentary notices. phone 880. Office 79 E Ohio.
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Galveston
Tex
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English Channel
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Oshkosh
Wis
Milwakee
Copeland Trial Becomes Stage for Shocking Testimony
Witnesses recount Copeland’s dramatic childhood career and a troubling tale of his wife’s alleged mistress, insults, and threats. The testimony describes Copeland’s behavior during a long recounting of family troubles, court room lights dimmed, and his escalating agitation suggesting possible insanity.
Bloody murder at county infirmary ends in death
In Findlay Ohio a violent clash at the county infirmary left Abe Wise semiparalytic dead after John Karg inmate age 76 stabbed and slashed him with a butcher knife during a quarrel Saturday night Wise died shortly after the assault.
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County Infirmary
Here
Abe Wise
John Karg
Wise
Karg
Gen Harrison Prepares for Eastern Trip Refuses Money Talk
Gen Harrison will start his eastern journey on Wednesday afternoon and go directly to New York. He declines to discuss money questions and says the trip has no political significance. He is expected to meet prominent New York politicians and stay several weeks in the East.
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Gen. Harrison
New York
Woman Dies by Jump From Fourth Floor Amid Typhoid Fever
Mrs Eva Rosen aged 26 leaped from the fourth story window at 171 Eldridge street in New York on Monday while suffering from typhoid fever. The fall proved fatal.
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New York
Eva Rosen
Eldridge St
Glass Works to Be Sold Out in Frankton Auction
ANDERSON IN May 13 Judge Diven of the superior court ordered Receiver French to advertise and sell the Quick City glass works at Frankton within the next two weeks. Included is Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised as a large bottle and a spring tonic claimed priceless value to ladies.
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Anderson, Ind
Diven
Superior Court
French
City Glass Works
Frankton
Gen Lew Wallace seeks big changes to soldiers monument
Gen Lew Wallace attacks Miss Indiana atop the Soldiers Monument and urges removing the statue, altering the south and west figures, and placing four new male figures who fought for Indiana. He also criticizes the existing fountain and calls for a grand Rome style fountain using water from the White River.
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Lew Wallace
Wallace
Ndiana
Indiana
Geo. Rogers Clark
Capt
Spencer
Tippecanoe
Capt. Kinder
Buena Vista
Gen. Hackleman
Corinth
Gov. Morton
Gen. Canby
Morton
Capitol
Treves
Rome
White River
Wreck Kills Horsemen and Horses Near Thres
A Erie road wreck three miles west of Thres killed S. M. Steward and Robert Plater of Mercer Pennsylvania and an unknown negro groom. Brakeman Thannelly was badly cut, LE Foster of Sandy Lake injured. Eleven horses were killed. eighteen horses were aboard the damaged car, their names not learned.
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N. Y
Erie Road
Here
S. M. Steward
Robert Plater
Mercer
LE. P. Foster
Sandy Lake
Thannelly
Fuster
May festival of music at Tomlinson hall opens
The May music festival begins Monday night at Tomlinson hall with Melba singing three arias accompanied by Mons C H Mole Mass Jennie Walker will perform The creation duet with Mr Heinrich pianist Mr Wm H Sherwood A Sunday rehearsal was highly successful Madame Nordica arrived after a long journey at the Bates house and rested in her room after a travel worn start
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Heinrich
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Madame Nordica
Bates House
Henderson to Paris trip over Sentinel deal
J. O. Henderson plans a quick journey to Paris to confer with Le Consule de Paris about purchasing the Sentinel. Rumor says he can obtain 49 parts in 100, but the Consul demands a controlling stake.
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Paris
le Consule de Paris
The
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le Consule
Baby show prizes awarded to several youngsters
The event named numerous winners and prizes including Zora McCormack for prettiest eyes winning a diamond ring and gold spectacles, Miss Ball for handsomest child a cold watch and six cabinets, Marguerite Iler for cutest a baby shoes and hammock, and Herman Henkins for smartest and most beautiful neck among others listed with addresses and prizes.
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Zora McCormack
Ohio St
Miss Ball
Ellen
Marguerite Ilerold
Paca-st
Arthur Kerns
Freddie Mettler
Grand-ave
Rolla Butterfield
Bradshaw
Herman Henkins
Clara Daley
Coburn
Merle Rigler
Dougherty
Burdel Smith
N. East-st
Best
Herman Herman Henkins
Dedication Services At Fourth Presbyterian Church
The Fourth Presbyterian Church at Alabama and Tenth streets held dedication services Sunday. Rev G B Burroughs of Wabash College delivered the address with Rev Dr Maxwell of Cincinnati assisting. A $5158 day’s collection was raised toward the $10,000 debt, and Rev G L McNutt of Urbana Ill, a former pastor, preached in the evening.
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Tenth Sts
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Wabash College
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Cincinnati
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Urbana
Ill
Prof Heine Dead noted blind violinist dies in New Brunswick
Joseph Heine once of Indianapolis and pupil of Ole Bull died in St Johns New Brunswick from apoplexy. He achieved recognition as a violinist and performed before Queen Victoria. His wife accompanied him at his death.
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Indianapolis
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Ole Bull
Queen Victoria
Soldier Fears More Surprises in China Japan Situa tion
Paris reports the Soldier warns the China Japan situation remains unsettled and many issues await resolution. The remark reflects ongoing anxiety about potential developments and future steps.
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Paris
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal at Midwinter Fair
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder was awarded a gold medal at the San Francisco Midwinter Fair. The honor highlights the product’s quality and the company’s standing among industry competitors during the event.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Uncle Coffin Trial Delayed to September Due to Deficit
Trials of Francis and Percival Coffin and Schuyler Haughey were postponed from May 28 to September 10 in federal court. The delay stems from lack of funds to pay witness fees, with Judge Baker ordering the continuance after Marshal Hawkins warned of exhausted appropriations. District attorney Burke denied illness as a cause.
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Percival Coffin
Schuyler Haughey
Uncle Sam
Marshal Hawkins
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Burke
Francis Catlin
Wm H Sourwine Pleads Guilty in Fontanet Train Wreck
Terre Haute Ind May 13 Wm H Sourwine implicated in Fontanet wreck during last summer strike pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received ten years Roberts, his companion sentenced to life last December will be recalled Monday and had sentence changed to five years
Moulders Strike Near End as Firms Sign Scale
The moulders' strike is nearly finished with most firms agreeing to the new scale. About 20 workers left for Cleveland on Saturday and several headed to Pittsburgh on Monday seeking better prospects, while remaining operators will not be pressured to join.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg
Banquet toast, sidewalk ban, and court case in Evansville area
Tenth street will be asphalted from Talbot to Central Avenue. John L. Griffiths to respond to a toast at Evansville press club's first annual banquet on May 24. Mayor Denny seeks a strict ordinance restricting bicyclists on sidewalks. The French-Harley wardenship case transcript reaches the Supreme Court. John Schmidt injured when a sick horse falls on him. Congressman Bynum relocates his law practice. Plans for the Seventieth Indiana regiment reunion with Gen. Harrison. Aug 19 at Bethany Park. Patrick Farbear sues the West Indianapolis school board for 5000 dollars over job termination. The mandolin prize awarded to Miss Dua Rodenberger. Funeral of John Herron, burned in Los Angeles, held in Indianapolis. Mrs. Martha B. Smith dies at 85. Ex-President Harrison receives invite from Rhinelander school in New York. Mary A. Shepherd asks to set aside her husband John Shepherd's will. George Dickson and others discover a barn fire on Home Ave and help extinguish it. Deaths listed and marriage licenses issued for several couples.
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Emil Wulschner
Milton Smith
Ingram St
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Rhinelander
Childrens’ Aid Society
New York City
Mary A. Shepherd
John Shepherd
Geo. Dickson
Fred Bachman
Paul Krauss
JJ. R. Pearson
Pierre Gray
Home-ave
Brretus
Tol
Mary Fisher
Walter Elliott
Minnie Langenberg
Estella Shafer
Christian Madsen
Nicolie F. Long
James Ward
Geo. H. Davidson
Nellie May Young
Kate Southern
Thomas P. Harper
Jimmie M. Hassey
Charles IF. Wilson
Maggie. S. Hancock
Andrew M. Grace
Millie Rogers
Alfred Porter
Rosa Hale
John H. Duffy
Jessie Davis
Clarence D. Millspaugh
Dartha Clark
Price Lockland
Carrie Simmonds
Charges Against a Wife in Darling Case
The dying statement of composer E I Darling accuses Dr Spranger of poisoning him to marry Darling's widow. Darling describes illness, alleged arsenic or antimony in whisky, and claims his wife plotted to control him with medicine and rumors. His mother supports the claim as prosecutors analyze medicines. the couple travels abroad amid pending arrest.
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E. I. Darling
Aly
California
Dr. Spranger
Darling
Tie
Spranger
A Bad Countess Arrested in Europe Case
Vienna reports Countess Marie of Leiningen Westerburg has been arrested on charges of fraudulently obtaining large sums and acting as an intermediary to mislead an English girl. The girl is under British ambassador protection. The countess, born Fischel, is said to be a fugitive from New York.
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Marie
Leiningen Westerburg
Fischel
New York
Justice Jackson Meets President at White House
Washmeron May 13. Justice Jackson met with the president Monday morning at the White House. The president arrived from Woodley and the meeting appeared by appointment. Considerable interest surrounds the event.
Indiana 36 Hour Forecast Rain Then Cooler Spell
Weather forecast for Indiana calls for rain on Monday, then cooler fair conditions Monday night and Tuesday. The outlook covers the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. May 14, with no severe conditions noted.
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Indiana
Wages of sin at Park and Ringling Bros. circus in Indianapolis
Amusements note a week of drama at the Park starring Mr and Mrs Robert Wayne and strong praise for the Ringling Bros. show. Liberti’s band and cornet solos draw music lovers, with a full circus program including a Roman hippodrome revival and a grand street parade. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and hats at Wm L Elder's.
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Robert Wayne
Ringling Bros
Liberti
Indianapolis
Woman's confession uncovers nationwide streetcar swindle ring
A Chicago case reveals Joseph Stein, Barney Ginsberg, and Yetta Boenshaft accused of staging fake injuries to extort settlements from streetcar companies. The scheme linked to earlier frauds in St Louis and Chicago, with multiple arrests and pending charges including perjury, blackmail, and conspiracy.
Slavin Challenges Corbett for England Fight for Prizes
In Lonpox on May 13 Frank Slavin challenged James Corbett to a bout in England with purse to from two thousand to five thousand pounds. The note refers to a world’s fair highest medal and diploma.
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Lonpox
Frank Slavin
Corbett
England
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