Filley Gets There As Lead Missouri Republican Delegates
In St Joseph Missouri on May 15 delegates to the Republican national convention were chosen. Chauncey J Willey was named among the four delegates at large with William Warner Niedringhaus and John H Bothwell also elected. Filley was instructed to join the national committee. The vote totals show Warner 262 of 675, Niedringhaus later elected unanimously, Kerens failing to match majorities, and Bothwell chosen on the final ballot. The two alternates at large were Louis Benke James Monroe Leon Jordan and J N Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
U. P
Col. Bittinger
Kerens
John H. Bothwell
Sedalia
St. Louis
Missouri
Chauncey Jr. Filley
Wiliam Warner
Kansas City
F. G. Niedringhaus
Louis Benke
Chariton
James T. Monroe
Leon Jordan
Jackson
J. N. Farmer
Chauncey
Filley
Matrimonial letter reaches Indianapolis mayor
A confusing letter arrived for Mayor Tageart in Indianapolis from a young woman in Cobden seeking a marriage ad. She mentions a saw mill father and a grandfather living 20 miles north on a farm. The writer signs as Ali and asks for more details to be published in a local paper.
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Tageart
Tndianapolis
Adellan
Cincinnati
Cobden
Indianapolis
Ali
Diaz for be heard in Chattanooga missionary letter
Diaz for be heard in Chattanooga. A Cuban missionary receives a letter from a man close to Senators Morgan and Daniel stating the foreign affairs committee wants Mr Diaz to appear and testify on the island’s state of affairs before the Southern Baptist Convention adjourns. The Baptists favor the missionary’s trip to Washington.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Southern Baptist Convention
A. J. Ding
Morgan
Daniel
Senate Foreign Affairs
Diaz
Washington
Derby duel reprise looms at Clarke stakes in Louisville
In Louisville on May 13 the Clarke stakes may echo Ben Brush versus Ben Eder. Dwyer questions Brush beating weights, Brush at 127 pounds vs 117 for Ben Eder, Derby winner unlikely to start. In Philadelphia stock exchange news, Thomas C Knight, longtime chairman, dies on the floor.
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Louisville
U. P
Ben Brush
Ben Eder
Dwyer
Brush
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Thomas C. Ixnight
Exchange
Mr. Knight
Pastor W R Mackay Dies at 55 in Pittsburg
Rev W R Mackay pastor of St Peters Episcopal church died Wednesday at Homeopathic hospital after stomach troubles. He was about 55, survived by his widow and several children. In Wheeling the B & O Cincinnati and Pittsburg express wrecked near Cambridge at 4 55 am. engine off track, no injuries.
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Pittsburg
U. P
W. R. Mackay
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Homeopathic Hospital
Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Cincinnati and
Pittsburg Express
Cambridge
Nomination of John C. Tarsney to Supreme Court
The president sent to the senate the nomination of John C. Tarsney of Missouri to be associate justice of the Supreme Court. Atlantic City fires devastate cranberry bogs and timber, causing loss valued in thousands of dollars.
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Washington
U. P
Senate
John C.tarsney
Missouri
The
Atlantic City
N.F
Creosoted Wooden Pavement Bids Let on Four Streets
Indianapolis votes on creosoted wooden block pavements with lower prices than untreated blocks. Contracts awarded to Hoosier Construction and Browder & Shaver for Illinois street Seventh to Twelfth, North Street Wayne to Massachusetts, Meridian to West, and Michigan from Indiana Avenue to East Street. Dinpins process will be used. life about 25 years longer.
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Board of Works
Indianapolis
Ti Gianapolis
Jeup
Pavir Iinois St., From Seventh St
Wall Creek
Meridian-st
Pavel
Seventh-st
Galveston
Tex
Tongs
Hilingisest
Floosier Construestion Company
Ullinois-st
Welfth-St
All Creek
Hoosier Construction Company
Parkhurst Curb
Sis North St
Bank Reports Questioned in Indiana Suit Over Defunct Bank
In Indianapolis, a suit by William Prescott and Abner Wines against directors of a defunct national bank adjourned to review admissibility of reports. The plaintiffs seek bank reports to prove deposits of 35000 sourced from allegedly fraudulent statements. Witness Malott argues bank reports inform the public and customers, urging transparency. the court weighs proofs and forged-name publication issues. Novelty Grates and Gaslogs advertised by Jno. M. Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. GE. Prescott
Abner Wines
Indianapolis National Bank
Superior Court
Dudze
Jucee McMasters
Pierce
Booker
Hawkins
W. T. Malott
Flo
Indianapolis
Malott
Indiana National Bank
Taggart by acclamation in Indiana primary race
The Indiana Third district fight tightens as four Democrats contend for delegates across nine counties. Rumors point to Taggart as a likely gubernatorial candidate with Mathews and Taft on the ticket, while local machines threaten ballot manipulation amid bitter rivalries.
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United States
Indiana
William T
Marsh
Jowett
Acoolaitation
Pom Taysart
Sovernor
Amition
SUN
Werdnesdas
Tageart
Matthews
Tus Fart
Btarion County
City Bids Awarded for Liberty Street Paving Project
Wednesday morning the Board of Works awarded the contract for paving Liberty Street from Vermont Street to Yohusetts Avenue with asphalt paving. Bids included Gspnalerven-Scharf and Indiana Bermudex. curb work by Western paving and supply, Parkhurst, and Warkhurst. Final award went to Indiana Bermudex Company with a $1.08 curb contract.
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Board of Works
Liberty St
Vermontst
Yohusetts 4Ve
gspnalerren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company
Western Paving and Supply Company
Parkhurst
Indiana Bermudex Asphalt Company
Warkhurst
Indiana
Bermiudex Company
Indianapolis Governing Board Chooses City Officials
Irsington town board names J Pinker as city attorney W C G Smith as city sleer and Simeon Frazier as inspector of Jemony Walks In court Judge Baker renders a morning judgment against Mrs Copeland on notes Indianapolis alumni association IXappa Sigma forms. next biennial conclave set for October in Tadianapolis Wholesale grocers elect O Conn or president Krag vice president Stout treasurer Peruvian fluid company Marion capital stock 310000 incorporated Jemba liming fluids disinfectants antiseptics to be manufactured Pupils from Indianapolis high school room 73 tour state house architecture Indiana eclectic medical association meets at state house Mayor Taggart welcomes attendees Hotelkeepers association Grand votes to seek anti dead beat law Government drills old town pump well at federal building water soon to serve pedestrians Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats Fancy marble mosaic floors J M Dilly
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Irsington
J. Pinker
W. CG. Smith
Simeon Frazier
Jemony
Wm. Tr. Brannit
Clara Copeland
Baker
Copeland
Indianapolis
Ixappa Sigma
Tadianapolis
Michael O'Connor
W. A. Krag
W. Stout
Indianapolis High School
State House
Mabel Albersmeier
Indiana Eclectic Medical Association
Taggart
Indiana Hotelskeepers’ Association
Grand
Federal Building
Old Town
Cuban revolt sketches from Capt Bartlett aboard Iodine
Capt Bartlett reports from the Cuban camp near Trinidad detailing skirmishes with Spanish troops, insurgent strengths, and the patriots' supply lines. He describes the escort of documents, a nocturnal swimmer delivering papers, a sugar plantation attack, and Cuban forces holding the field while Spanish forces faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Interior
Shfe
Hartlett
Wyrinidad
Cienfuegos
United States
American Central Sugar Refinery
Red
Machi
Dartlet
Bartlett
Ohio Bug Company Receivers Appointed in Chicago Court
In Chicago May 13 two receivers were named for the Ohio bug company amid claims of about 100000 in debt. Charles Warren, former superintendent, sought a creditor’s bill after fleeing, alleging a 123 judgment for a month's salary. Receivers Charles Y. Boyd and Clayton W. Black posted 19000 bond and will oversee Illinois assets. Black also serves as Ohio assets receiver for the Columbus court.
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Reeceivers
Ohio Ese Comey
Ctnicago
U. P
Ohio Bug Company
Charles Aa. Warren
Clayton W. Black
Illinois
Black
Columbus, O
Ohio
Post Offices Report April Receipts for 1893 and 1895
The gross receipts of the 30 largest U S post offices for April show $2,836,080 in 1893 versus $2,662,914 in 1895, a net increase of $173,115. New York leads, followed by Chicago Philadelphia Boston and St Louis. Cleveland Kansas City Washington and Louisville decline from 1893.
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Indianapolis
Washington
U. P
United States
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Kansas City
Louisville
Smoke Flows From Pine and Cedar Fires Near Woodward
In Woodward area of New Jersey, May 13, a brush blaze in pine and cedar tracts is expected to incur several thousand dollars in losses. The scene yields more smoke than flame, with reports of trains fleeing through fire dismissed as exaggerated by railroad firms that keep nearby property burned to prevent spread.
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Egg Harbor
N. J
U. P
Wood
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity May 12–14
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for increasing cloudiness and a cooler trend over the 36 hours ending 8 p m on May 14. The period includes a cooler Wednesday night and Thursday with gradually changing conditions.
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Indianapolis
Filtration of public water supply discussed by Dr Flurty
Dr Flurty, secretary of the state board of health, spoke to health officers in the state house about filtration. He explained sand filtration, cited London's low typhoid rates, and contrasted Indianapolis practices. Severance Burrage urged river pollution controls and protective legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flurty
State Board of Health
State House
Ferguson
Indianapolis
Harry
Maryland
London
Hurty
Indianapolis Water Company
Hinrty
TEE Sun
Burty
Europe
Severance Burrage
Purdue University
Brayson
Indiana Medical Journal
Relief Urgently Needed for Armenians in Sivas Province
Messages from Turkey report about 909000 Armenians in Sivas destitute and dependent on relief. Only minimal aid reaches foreigners. $50000 is needed to sustain distribution. Censuses show widespread hunger, sickness, and ruin from fire in Gurun and Gemerek areas. Vali’s restrictions hinder relief.
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Boston
U. P
Turkey
Sivas
Gemerek
Constantinople
Gurun
Republicans Renominate Thomas Settle in Fifth District
Raleigh May 13 Republicans in the Fifth district unanimously renominated Thomas Settle for Congress. The Third district Republicans declined to nominate a congressional candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
U. P
Thomas Settle
Congress
Cuba Mission Sentiment Roars Over Lee Appointment
A Washington special reports President Cleveland may act on Cuban affairs before the presidential campaign. Gen Fitzhugh Lee sails to Havana next week to report on conditions, with instructions to align findings to President Cleveland’s planned policy. Consul-general Williams maintains oversight in Havana during Lee’s mission.
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Gen. Lee
Cuba
Lee
St. Louis
Chicago
Havana
Tuee
Cleveland
Williams
United States
Genee
Murder in Mosholu Parkway Woman Found Dead
New York police report that an unknown woman about 45 was found with head and body injuries in a break in Mosholu parkway east of Jerome Avenue at 6:30 Wednesday morning. Police believe the cause of death to be murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. P
Kingsbridge
Charles Langford
Mosholu Parkway
Jerome
Representative Dingsmore Hurt Boarding Cable Car
Washington May 13 Representatives Dingsmore of Arkansas suffered a painful accident while en route to the capitol. His foot slipped as he attempted to board a cable car and the tendons of his right heel were broken. He will likely be confined to his room for several weeks.
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Washington
U. P
Dingsmore
Arkansas
Capitol
Death of John McKelvey President of the Lead Trust
A private telegram from Pittsburg on Wednesday morning reports the death of John McKelvey, president of the Lead Trust, in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKelvey
Lead Trust
Columbus
U. P
Pittsburg
Competitive exam for assistant surgeon in marine hospital service
Washington May 13 An upcoming June 15 1896 examination for assistant surgeon posts in the United States marine hospital service will select candidates aged 21 to 30. Successful contenders are commissioned by the president with a salary of 1600 dollars per year plus furnished quarters light and fuel. Full details available from the surgeon-general in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. P
United States Marine Hospital Service
United States
The
Marine Hospital Service
Washington, D. C
Moonlight fete planned for czar’s coronation display
Russian minister Mr E De Kotzebue arranges a moonlight fete on May 25 to honor the czar with outdoor music and fireworks. A grand banquet will reflect empire banquets of two continents, and Mme Kotzebue is expected to attend this loyal celebration in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. P
E. de Kotzebue
Mme. Kotzebue
British colony protests delay on boundary with Venezuela
The British colony in Demara protests the delay in settling the Great Britain Venezuela boundary dispute. It argues local interests suffer and urges an early settlement without sacrificing territorial rights.
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Colon
Columbia
U. Poj
Demara
Great Britain
Venezuela
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Pittsboro
Gene
Tarsney
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Wwe
MR. VV
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Resiker
Sir Pierce
Nu Pineh
Hood
Jno
M. Lilly
Kenisins
Dubois County
Marion
Australia
Jewell
Zenor
Ruskirk
Irk
Apolis Politiques
Guskirik
George Buskirk
Dien Trust
Cwey Whits
Jemba
Janes
J. M. Dilly
Ing
Inci
Philadel
Phia
Bartlet
DR. Horty
Armenia
Settle
Fitzhugh Lee
New York Park
Stpathsman
Congressman Winsmore
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