Indiana Governor vows action over Roby gambling case
Rumors fly after a court decision reshapes the Roby dispute across the state line. Governor Matthews meets Attorney General Ketcham to unveil a new plan, with militia mentioned as a possible option to curb Chicago gambling interests and uphold the Roby law. He asserts the bill’s validity and says steps will be taken to present the matter anew.
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State House
Gillette
Roby Clique
Ketcham
Tum Sun
Matthews
Roby Association
Roby
Chicago
Indiana
Cook County
Illinois
Elliott
Military Department
Coakley Death Attributed To Drinking On Roadside
Early Sunday morning farmer Coakley was found unconscious beyond North Indianapolis and died Monday. Witnesses report he had been drinking and the odor of liquor lingered on his breath when discovered in a high seat spring wagon. The dying word was Addie Manninger, daughter of a saloonkeeper on Indiana Ave, whom Coakley had pursued.
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Addie
Coakley
Indianapolis
Castor
Addie Manninger
Indiana Ave
Train Plunges After Broken Rail Kills Man at SiLex
A southbound St. Louis & Hannibal train derailed in SiLex Missouri on Tuesday afternoon when a broken rail caused the track to rip up for 100 feet. C Meyer of St Louis was instantly killed in the wreck, with the accident prompting an investigation into rail condition and safety.
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SiLex
St. Louis & Hannibal Road
C. Meyer
St. Louis
Cuban rebels seize two Cuban provinces
The news notes Cuban rebels now control two provinces amid various global and domestic incidents. Also reported are a Tuesday win for Owl at Newmarket, Spain recruiting convicts in Cuba, and a fire at La Fama cotton mills in Monterey Mexico.
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Newmarket
Owl
Spain
Cuba
la Fama
Monterey
Mex
Worcester
Mass
Manitoba
Hostetter Tobacco Company
Lancaster
Paul Schulze
Tacoma
Wash
Homestead Steel Works
Dno
Shaw
Warwick
Ont
Kansas City
Sons of Veterans of Illinois
Chicago
Washington
Board of Trade
Virginia
Potomac
Antwerp
America
Montreal
Ten Men Die in Saw Mill Boiler Explosion
Winsville New York May 15 a boiler in the Peck Haskel Cobb saw mill exploded striking ten men who were waiting for a belt to be put on. Claude English Jas Mowers Eugene Merrick Lyman Perry and Chas Grover were instantly killed. Caleb Converse Albert De Gravet and Dell Gridley were badly scalded and expected to die. The boiler had been condemned.
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Winsville
N. Y
Peck, Haskel & Cobb
Claude English
Jas
Mowers
Eugene Merrick
Lyman Perry
Chas Grover
Caleb Converse
Albert de Gravet
Dell Gridley
Governor denounces Wallace plan to alter memorial statue
Gov. Matthews blasts Gen. Wallace's monument proposal as ridiculous and says completion should end with crowning figure. He notes $1500 already spent and $75,000 to modify crowning statues, urging Morton and the current statue remain. G W Menzies filed a $10,000 bond and declined to comment.
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Gen. Wallace
Indiana
Carnegies Liberal Wages Rise for 24000 Workers
Pirrspure May 15 Carnegie steel company plans a 10 percent wage increase for its 24 000 workers starting June 1. It follows 1891 unrest ending in Homestead violence and contrasts with lower scales at some Carnegie mills versus the amalgamated standard.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Carnegie
Treasurers protest as court sticks to fee law ruling
The state supreme court refused to modify its fee and salary construction, leaving county treasurers without compensation. Treasurers report settlements with the note under protest, signaling discontent with the court's decision.
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Supreme Court
Monument Wrangling Over Indiana Soldier Monument Plans
A plain citizen denounces Gen Wallace for adding new bones of contention to the Indiana soldiers and sailors monument project. He urges ending the quarreling, preserving the original plan, and completing the monument promptly and decently.
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Eprron Son
Geo. Wallace
Indiana
Gen. Wallace
Board of Regents
Chas Haag Dies After Stroke at 7 O'clock
Charles Haag aged 31 Broadway dies from paralysis Tuesday night at 7 o clock. Born in Germany in 1813 he came to the United States soon after. One of the city's oldest citizens he long owned a drug business. He leaves a large family with sons prominent in the drug trade. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder award noted in the piece.
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Chas. Haag
Charles Haag
Broadway
Mr. Haag
Germany
Brother Bruning in Court: Love Gifts and Dark Secrets
Mrs. Copeland testifies about her confession to her husband in 1894 alleging a criminal assault by her brother, Wm. Bruning, and recalls gifts and good deeds that contrasted with the accusations. She details financial strain after marriage and a debt tied to a train robbery claim, while her brother’s defense highlights kinder acts and the knightly removal of suspicion.
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Wm. Bruning
Copeland
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Madame Jabber Arrest and Guilty Plea in New Albany
A 18 year old clairvoyant known as Madame Jabber pleaded guilty to swindling in a New Albany federal court. Judge Baker fined her ten dollars and ten days in county jail, but suspended the sentence due to her prior long imprisonment. Her release drew sympathy from reform school superintendent Miss Keeley who labeled the case a shame.
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Reformatory
Woman’s Reformatory
Madame Dubber
New Albany
Baker
Bradbury
Madame Jabber
Miss Keeley
General discharge of dispatchers shocks Minnesota rail system
May 15 General superintendent McKenna of the Great Northern discharged all train dispatchers in Sr. Croup Minnesota, accusing them of leadership in the American Railway Union. The move caused transportation delays and safety concerns as trains faced difficulties on Wednesday.
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A. R
Sr. Croup
Minn
McKenna
Great Northern
American Railway Union
Larkin Lankford Sentenced in Indiana Assault Case
Vincennes Indiana May 15 Larkin Lankford aged 60 was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary for a criminal assault on Dora Little aged 12 last July. Office Desks of all styles Wm. L. Elder. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Vincennes
Ind
Larkin Lankford
Dora Little
Wm. L. Elder
Nordica Triumphs At May Festival In Tomlinson Hall
Nordica, famed for dramatic fire and deep sympathy, dazzled Indianapolis crowds on Tuesday night with a radiant performance. Roses showered as she sang, encores followed, and she bowed amid thunderous applause. Melba’s audience drew larger receipts, while Nordica’s voice drew praise for breadth and fullness.
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Nordica
Tomlinson Hall
Melba
Ellen
Mr. Mills
Watkins Mills
Will of John Herron Likely to Be Probated Soon
In California a fire killed John Herron recently and the will, estimated at $200,000, may be probated within days with most assets to benevolent institutions. Miss Anna Turrell of 830 College Avenue was with him and remains injured from the blaze while caring for her feeble blind uncle. she dragged him to safety after a grate spark caused the fire.
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John Herron
California
Anna Turrell
College-ave
Miss Turrell
Plot suspected as nitroglycerin plot targets Heed and Baxter
Three vials containing nitroglycerine were found on Deering street near ex Speaker Heed and Mayor Baxter residences. Police believe the discovery indicates a plot against their lives. An unintelligible note was also recovered.
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Porrttland
Alay 15
Deering St
Heed
Baxter
Indiana Weather Outlook for 36 Hours Ends May 16
Forecasts for Indiana show cloudy skies with occasional rains. The period covers Wednesday night and Thursday with continued chances of showers and unsettled conditions.
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Indiana
Wages of sin and Ringling Bros to visit Indianapolis
Amusements note the play Wages of sin continuing all week at the Park with matinees and a farewell engagement by Mr. and Mrs. Kendal at the Grand next Monday. Pinero’s The second Mrs Tanqueray and The ironmaster are listed while Ringling Bros circus makes its first Indianapolis appearance next Monday with Liberatti’s 56 piece band and a morning street parade. Also advertised are Lemon Tonic Laxative, Lime and Cement by Shellhouse & Co at 271 B Washington st.
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Kendal
the Grand
Tanqueray
Pinero
Indianapolis
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Ringling Bros
Arenic
Liberatti
Wrecks on the Lake Five Feared Dead After Collision
Milwaukee news reports evidence of a collision near Kenosha that sent a schooner to the bottom with its five crewmen. The Pred Engle recovered wreckage including a plank marked Kate Kelley a nameless yawl and a bucket marked Steamer Petuskey. The Chicago owned Kelley is identified. Nyack captain confirms widespread wreckage near Kenosha.
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Milwaukee
Engle
Kenosha
Kate Kelley
Petuskey
Kelley
Chicago
Lyman
Stermship
Nyack
Emmerich Resigns as Principal of High School No. 8
The Indianapolis school system reels from the resignation of Prof. Emmerich, praised for his school work but entangled in clashes with Prof. Mary over the manual training school. Reports say Emmerich briefly accused Prof. Emery of insubordination, with board debates and a Friday meeting pending.
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Emmerich
No.8
Indianapolis
Tim Sun
Mary
Ile
Tor Sun
Emery
Emory
Ex Gov Ira J Chase to be honored in Indianapolis
The body of ex Governor Ira J Chase left Boston at 3 p m Tuesday and arrives in Indianapolis at 11 p m Wednesday. A simple reception by personal friends will occur. The casket lies in the state house Thursday forenoon before a 1 o'clock procession to Central Christian church escorted by Grand Army men. Two militia companies A and D will attend the funeral Thursday. Flag half mast will fly over the capitol as his body crosses the state line. Remains lie at Whitsett morgue after arrival. The capitol rotunda and colonnades will be elaborately decorated for the ceremonies.
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Ira J. Chase
Boston
Indianapolis
State House
Central Christian Church
Grand Army
Armstrong
Street Railway Company
Alabamast
Crownhill
Whitsett
Capitol
Religious crank Gabriel nearly mobbed in Kansas City
John Gabriel, dressed in white, proclaimed himself Jesus Christ and offered salvation through him. A mob shouted Lynch him as cries rang out in Kansas City on Wednesday, with three policemen needing to intervene and guard him in the station.
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Kansas City
Kas
John Gabriel
Jesus Christ
Washington orders Grant to sea patrol over Behring Sea
May 15. Orders have been sent to the revenue cutter Grant to prepare immediately for sea. The move results from the British authorities not renewing Behring Sea regulations and the United States aim to communicate with its cutters patrolling that sea.
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Washington
Revenue Cutter Grant
United States
Corbett Accused Of Insult In Jackson Fight Talks
Lonpox May 15 The National Sporting Club replies to Manager Brady declining any contest between Corbett and Jackson due to insulting remarks by Corbett and Brady toward the club. The note states they will not entertain a fight proposal.
Stella Ming Case Spurs Indianapolis Arrests
Stella King and Otis Armstrong are jailed on charges of improper relations after Armstrong's wife accused them of infidelity. Mrs. Armstrong flew from Grand Rapids to Indianapolis to investigate her husband, tracing rumors to Stella King and a companion Stevining living with Armstrong near New Jersey and Market streets.
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Otis Armstrong
Kurtz
Stella King
Armstrong
New Castle
Ind
Grand Rapids
Stevining
New Jersey
Marketsts
General Harrison Leaves East for Several Weeks
Gen Harrison and family depart the Pennsylvania system at 2 5 on Wednesday afternoon heading east. He plans a several week trip with suspected political aims, though he denies this. Destination is New York. News from Tacoma reports sugar trust interests plotting with Rocketeer to control Northern Pacific via mortgage bonds. Also: Big Four brakeman Richard Padgett killed in Anderson Indiana after a train incident. Former California governor Peter Burnett, first of state, is dying in San Francisco.
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Harrison
Pennsylvania
New York
Tacoma
Wash
Havemeyer & Searles
Sugar Trust
Rocketeer
Northern Pacific
San Francisco
Peter Hardiman Burnett
California
City Life and Local Civic Moves in Logansport
The Citizens' telephone company with capital stock of 15000 was incorporated Tuesday. Masons of Logansport filed articles for a 25000 capital stock and plan a 50000 temple. An Hen Dricks club meeting led by Col J B Maynard discussed the silver question. Edward Rector was arrested Tuesday for idling. case dismissed Wednesday by Judge Stubbs. Y M C A gym prize went to Harold Conduitt. second through fourth to Coleman, Reece, Shilling. A list of local families and recent deaths with ages and causes followed by a string of license transfers and local ads.
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Citizens’ Telephone Company
Masons
Logansport
Col. J. B. Maynard
Hendricks Club
Edward Rector
Asche
Stubbs
Harold Conduitt
J.,coleman
C. Reece
H. Shilling
Brutus
Julius
Hannah Kellermeyer
Determined to die escapes hospital in bare feet
Henry Neff, 61, escaped City Hospital at about 2 am in bare feet after weeks of morbid resolve to end his life. Once frozen feet and self inflicted throat wound left him near death, he warned he might jump into Fall Creek near the facility, with local officials fearing he may be dead.
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Henry Weff
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Ife
Neff
Fall Creek
Boy drank strychnine after a family row near Bates Street
John Donaghue known as Red, 16, living on Georgiast, was found in the gutter in front of Sullivan's saloon at 301 Bates St about 9:30 Tuesday night. He drank strychnine after trouble with his father but revived after being taken inside. A one-ounce phial lay beside him. His sister said life is too sweet for him. he had been drunk and once worked as a bartender for Harry Kennington.
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Sullivan’s Saloon
Bates St
John Donaghue
Georgiast
Red
John
Harry Kennington
American aeronaut Essie Viola falls from balloon
Essie Viola, an American aeronaut, ascended 1000 feet at Gympie when the balloon caught fire. She detached a parachute but flames reached it. She plummeted but a 300 foot gust kept the parachute open, sparing her from serious injury.
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Vieronts
B. C
Mionera
New South Wales
Essie Viola
Gympie
Lumber yards blaze in Detroit causes $100,000 loss
The Dwight lumber company suffered a major fire at its Detroit facility on Wednesday. The flames started in the planing mill and caused an estimated loss of $100,000. Fire crews battled the blaze but the yard and equipment were heavily damaged.
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Detroit
Dwight Lumber Company
Planing Mill
Hugh McCulloch Stricken by Illness in Washington
Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch rests quietly in Washington on Wednesday after a period of illness. The report notes his condition as stable and he remains under medical observation.
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Hugh McCulloch
Washieton
Secretary of the Treasury
Rear-admiral Almy Worse in Wash Indon Report
Rear-admiral Almy, aged 80, was worse on Wednesday in Wash Indon. The family despairs of his recovery.
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Almy
WashIndon
Political tips push for mayoral race in North Side
M. M. Cummings campaigns hard for Republican mayoral nomination while a prominent politician urges attention to John Holtzman as the likely Democratic merger nominee. The excerpt also advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative and Pioneer Prepared Paint from local shops on Washington Street.
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John Holtzman
Merger
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Lew Wallace
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Wm. Copeland
Spaan
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Festival Association
Shellhouse & Co
Washington St
Fred Lingle
Gov. Chase
Corbett
THE
National’ Sporting Club
Brady
Jackson
Stella Ming
Fter
Anderson
Richard Padgett
City Life
Washington-st
Henry Neff
Alister’s Recommend
M. M. Cummings
Tom
Sun's
Page
Pioneer
E. Washington St
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