Guilty verdict in Scott Jackson murder trial heard
Newport Ky May 14 jury returns verdict of guilty with the death penalty in the Scott Jackson case. Prosecutor Lockhart closed his address with plea to rid society of a murderer. Jackson’s demeanor stays calm as he faces transport to jail amid crowd tension and possible mob concerns.
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Newport
Jackson
Thos
Scott Jackson
Col. Crawford
NM Oelock
Scout Jacckson
Col Crawford
Resources Report on Niagara Limestone and Cement Rock
State geologist Blatchley returns from Franklin county with findings on Niagara limestone used for curbing and flagging and now in Cincinnati. He notes Laurel in Franklin county also yields hydraulic cement rock of good quality suited to a potential county industry.
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Blatchley
Franklin County
Cincinnati
Laurel
Secret of A P A Opposition to McKinley at Washington
Washington May 14 The A P A convention adopted a resolution urging the advisory board to report by Sunday morning. The board delays likely until Saturday as it reviews the executive committee boycott action against McKinley. Affidavits allege Melville involvement and Governor McKinley’s ties to the Roman Catholic Church amid a tense national political climate. Baltimore is favored for next year’s convention.
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Washington
Thursdday
Srunday
MckKinley
Mennley
McWinley
Joseph Pritner
Lexington-ayve
Columbus
Melviles
Point Iim
State House
AL Ih
Alfred
Mel Kinley
Mitt
Baltimore
Indianapolis Water Scarcity Sparks City Company Clash
Dr Ferguson claims city and water company contract governs water testing by a chemist chosen jointly by boards. Mr Davis denounces the analysis plan as improper and warns that public confidence could suffer if Ferguson’s findings are disputed. Ferguson vows to fight on, recalling a prior sanitary survey in March showing typhoid cases tied to city water use and a condemned well at School No. 6.
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Board of Public
Board of Public Health and Charities
Indianapolis
Davis
Thivis
Pers No
Ron Her Wiieh
Ferenron
Dr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Office of the Health Board
Hurty
Doctors Debate Morphine Habit at Indiana Meeting
Physicians at the June 12 Indiana Medical meeting discussed morphine as a cause of inebriety and methods to treat the habit. A longbearded physician described a secret remedy claimed to cure in three days, while others urged caution over secret medicines. Several papers covered orthopedics, peritonitis, venereal disease, and other medical topics.
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Indiana Ieredient Association
Yoon
Paner
Or. &. Lo. Dimean
Crawfordsville
Alowiutlen
Speakjee
McMullen
Despondent Man Ends Life With Self Inflicted Shot
In St Louis on a Wednesday evening Bert M. Wile a 19 year old carpenter despondent and unemployed killed himself by firing a bullet into his brain at his boarding house. He had moved from Mount Vernon Illinois six months ago. A letter found in his pocket was signed Your loving sister Hadith from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. His stepfather resides in Mount Vernon and his mother is ?.
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ST. Louis
Bert M. Wile
Mount Vernon
Wilkesbarre
Pau
Hadith
Clea
Death In Wakefield Fences Gap Ends In Question
Robert Nt. Dolan a photographer living on Railroad avenue near Lake avenue Wakefield was found dead Thursday morning wedged between two fence pickets in front of his home. Initially suspected foul play, with two men arrested, but police now think death was accidental or self-inflicted.
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New York
C. P
Robert Nt. Dolan
Railroad-ave
Iaker-ave
Wakefield
Un der the palms charity event and local police cases in Indianapolis
Friday events include a benefit at Mick's hall for Blyde park M. B. E. church and a Plymouth church gospel service led by an eastern evangelist. Meanwhile James W. Riley is missing from Sheffield avenue, and Jay Voss is cleared after a sanitary ordinance vault case. Remus Couger faces horse theft and burglary actions as Judge Cox delays judgment for sheriff transfer.
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Mick
Llinoisst
Carnate
Blyde Park M. BE
James W. Riley
Sheffield Ave
Indianapolis
Christian Alliance
Plymouth Church
All Western Union Telegraph
Supt. Caldwell
Messenger Service
Jay Voss
Voss
Health Board
Remus Couger
Walker
Couger
Cox
Weather bulletin warns of dangerous southerly gales on Lake Michigan
Chicago reports a focal weather bureau bulletin warns of dangerous southerly gales on Lake Michigan expected Thursday afternoon and night.
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Chicago
U. P
Focal Weather Bureau
Lake Michigan
An Authoress Dead
Nora Perry, noted authoress and poetess, died Wednesday after a brief illness, according to a Dudley, Massachusetts dispatch reprinted in New York on May 14.
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New York
U.P
Dudley
Mass
Nora Perry
School Book Bids and Board Deliberations
The state board of education reviewed bids from seven firms to supply grammar books for Lincoln for five years. Bids met legal standards and bonds were approved. final votes on bids set for May 27. Publishers proposed various texts and prices. discussion also focused on Montgomery’s American History and a paragraph praising General Lee which required modification before final approval by officials.
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State Board of Education
Blake
Grammers
Linliani
Xramnars
Leach, Bhewell & Sanborn
Lin
Johnathan Rignon
Napus
Maynard
Peeimmarsy
D.C. Heath & Co
dJndiaian School Bank Cums Primario
Inlah Publishing Company
Finn & Co
ONO Tie Bank Ia
Haaso
Pete
Gen. Lee
Aty. Geeling
Mr. Gass
Convention denounces politics in Ancient Order of Hibernians
May 14 Philadelphia report: Ancient Order of Hibernians delegates condemn political meddling and denounce hostility from the American Protective Association. A resolution says bigotry is an emination of unenlightened aims and asserts confidence in American manhood and the nation’s tolerant principles.
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Philadealphta
Ancient Order of Hibernians
American Protective Association
Columbia
Sheridan's The Rivals at English's Opera House Sellout Stars Cast
Theatrical season highlight presents Sheridan's The Rivals next Tuesday at English's Opera House with a starry cast led by Joseph Jefferson William H Crane Nat C Goodwin Francis Wilson Robert Taber and Julia Marlowe Taber. Under direction of Charles B Jefferson and Joseph Brooks the one month tour promises an artistic production with special scenery and props. Tickets are on sale at Pembleton and excellent seats remain across the house.
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Sheridan
English
Opera House
Bob Acres
Joseph Jefferson
Anthony Absolute
William H. Crane
Lucius O Trigger
Nat C. Goodwin
David
Francis Wilson
Capt. Absolute
Robert Taber
Waulkland
Joseph Holland
Mag
M. Molland
Malaprop
John Drew
Gydia Languish
Julia Marlowe Taber
Charles 13. Jefferson
Joseph Brooks
The
Pembroke
Methodist bishops retire amid secret episcopal session turmoil
In Cleveland on May 14 the general conference of the Methodist church adopted a majority report retiring Bishops Bowman and Foster over concerns of non effectiveness after a secret episcopal committee session. The debate included sharp, emotional exchanges about secrecy and church unity. A second item from Colon,Columbia notes Demara British colony protesting delayed Britain Venezuela boundary settlement, urging early resolution to protect local interests.
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Cleveland
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Mallalieu
Bowman
I’ester
Board of Bishops
Bridgeman
Buckley
J. W. J. Sawyer
Lae
Methodist Church
James K. Chaffee
Minnesota
Uinahan
Baltimore
Episcopal Board
Maijalieu
Eis
Foster
Colon
Columbia
Demara
Great Britain
Venezuela
Kentuckians wear Carlisle tribute pins in Washington
In Washington on May 14, unionized reporters note Kentuckians sporting small pins showing a miniature image of Secretary Carlisle with the slogan For president, John G. Carlisle. The display is conspicuously worn, reflecting political sentiment among visitors.
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Washington
U. P
Carlisle
John G. Carlisle
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity May 15
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 15 calls for cooler conditions with occasional rain Thursday night and fair and cooler weather Friday Also note a feed recommendation for Janes Dustress Oats for horses Keep updated on any changes due to changing weather patterns.
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Indianapolis
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