Roth to the rescue at Friday school board meeting
At a city school board session on Friday, President Martindale advocated relocating students from the Southside to a Northside building claiming better health and near-term capacity. The board clashed on site choices with Vonnegut arguing cost and distance. A special meeting was set for Tuesday to discuss further property deals and potential kindergarten mergers.
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van Dyke
Martindale
Ning
Warfle
Hieboena Wien
Evhool
Adam
Spn
Chay
A& Fons
Gale
Mr. Roth
Weilk
Fle
Mate Yrereus
Mir
Vonnesiti
Isc
Delaware
Claypool
Madison Ave
Raymond St
Vonnegut
Blackledge
Russe
Supt
Goss
Miss Crowsey
Menargers
P. Clemens
FY Lehrien
Wm. Kraas
Salisbury & Stanley
Clarkson Won’t Admit McKinley Nomination on First Ballot
New York May 16 James B Clarkson issues a statement on McKinley’s strength at the Republican convention. He breaks down delegates by state and contested seats, arguing victory at St Louis hinges on carrying key seats, while asserting broad support for a gold standard and public credit preservation.
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Chicago
U. P
D. W. Mills
Congress
Joseph * Bidwell
O’shaughnessy
McKinley
New York
James
Clarkson
Messiples
St. Louis
Meivilles
Missouri River
Pennsys
St. Keocis. Org
Kosland
Piltie
Melesinley
Unclear diplomatic notes shape Cuban mediation talks
A Washington dispatch reports a conciliatory mood amid protracted protests over the Cuban crisis. The piece notes mediation efforts and possible U S involvement, with references to Americans connected to fugitives and potential court actions pending updates upon arrival of officials from key parties.
Injuries at Grasselli plant lead to suit in U S court
John Myer of Hammond was injured when a heavy plank from an upper story struck him at the Grasselli chemical works. He sues for damages, claiming permanent injury. In a separate item, Rockford Watch Co assigns assets and debts amid a slumping industry, with Irvin Wrench named assignee.
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John Myer
Hammond
Grasselli Chemical Works
United States
Marty
Myers
Watch Company
Rockford
U. P
Rockford Watch Company
H. W. Price
Irvin Wrench
Verner Sees Quay Strong In Pennsylvania Prospect
Murray A. Verner, street car magnate, arrived from Pittsburgh. In an interview with The Sun he said everyone he knows favors Quay and that Quay is a serious candidate who will surprise people as the race develops.
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Murray A. Verner
Pitishburs
THE
SUN
Pennsylvania
Quay
Typhoid fears over Capitol-avenue sewer scare
A resident on N Capitol-ave reports rumors of typhoid from a new Capitol-ave sewer. He claims house connections are being made and sewage dumps into the creek from both Capitol-ave and Fourteenth-st outlets, risking severe pollution in hot dry weather.
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Capitol-ave
Banking statement shows mixed changes in reserves and loans
The Associated Banks weekly report indicates reserve fell by 31,665,150 while loans rose 2,401,700 and specie rose 653,400. Legal tenders declined 1,574,100 and deposits increased 2,977,800. Circulation rose 22,000 as banks hold 18,577,975 in excess of legal requirements.
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New York
U. P
Associated Banks
Plate glass window smashed in Peru drug store theft
Peru Indiana May 16 a plate glass window at Armstrong and Sullivans drug store was smashed early Saturday. A box containing 920 dollars as part of an advertising scheme was stolen. Local police investigated.
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Peru
Ind
Armstrong & Sullivan’s
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area May 17
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 17 calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain. The outlook covers Saturday night and Sunday with continued unsettled conditions and periods of showers.
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Indianapolis
Apportionment ruling reshapes Indiana politics
The piece describes reactions to a supreme court decision on apportionment led by Greene Smith. Democrats celebrate, viewing Gowdy as undermining the GOP suit. Judges Elliott and Wilson express mixed views on jurisdiction and constitutional rights, while Democrats face a changed outlook for the upcoming legislature and potential Senate gains. The report notes GOP confidence rising with potential control of both legislative chambers and a Washington seat possibility.
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House
Senate
Washington
W. S. Wright
Apportionment Opinion Deepens Split in Legislature
The passage notes that both branches of the legislature face a close fall election as districts fixed by the 1885 apportionment alter the balance. Democrats pursued large majorities while Republicans expect gains from a general shift among dissatisfied Democrats, a view shared by Republicans and echoed by Jack Gowdy before he challenged the 1885 law.
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Stoa
Jack Gowdy
Funeral for Josie Cannaday Held After Fatal Train Crash
Friends contributed seventy nine dollars to cover funeral expenses after Josie Cannaday was killed by a Panhandle train at Rural Street crossing on Belt road. The service at WM Thural Street Reve Payie church was led by a Christian minister, with remains sent to Mt Jackson. Local residents protest unsafe crossing conditions, citing near misses and lack of warning signals.
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Josie Cannaday
Cros
Dbo
Jsel
Aten
Union Rally
Enmypiuiy
Bern
Baird
Taggart Declines Gubernatorial Bid Amid Governor Hope
The report notes Taggart refusing any run for governor while remaining loyal to party duty. It cites Auditor Oscar Henderson predicting free silver policy will prevail in Indiana politics. Abe Shively is described as a prominent free silver advocate seen as a future governor candidate, with party success tied to free silver votes.
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Taggart
Ewart Lus
Abe Shively
Tiediana
Embezzling Treasurer Kenrys Rolp Sentenced in Omaha
Kenrys Rolp, former treasurer of Omaha, has been sentenced to 1) years in the penitentiary and fined $270,000, the fine double the amount embezzled. The sentence was handed down after a court conviction.
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Oatahla
Neb
Kenrys Rolp
Omaha
Indiana Brotherhood of St Andrew Holds Small Meeting
The Indiana state council of the Brotherhood of St Andrew met at Saforis 4 morning in the St church parish house with poor attendance. Rev. John Hazen White gave the welcome, S A Haines presided, committees were named and officers elected. Afternoon programs featured talks by Raymond and Houghing, with special services to follow at Episcopal churches and a St Pauls sermon by Rev Sessums then a mass meeting. Membership nears 500 statewide but about 360 attended, including R A Robinson Louisville N W Hermans Michigan City P O Graniss Richmond G S Wright Evansville W A Gray Michigan City and F C Coolbough Logansport. The group, a young men’s organization similar to Epworth League, aims to advance religion among youth.
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Indiana State Council
Hrotherhood of
St. Andrew
Saforis
St. Church
John Hazen White
S.A. Haines
Indianapolis
oMeers
Wes
WI AW. Raymond
J. JL. Houghing
Sun
Brotherhood
St. Paul's
Davis Sessums
R. A. Robinson
Louisville
N. W. Hermans
Michigan City
IP. O. Graniss
Richmond
G. 8S
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Evansville
W. A. Gray
F.C. Coolbough
Logansport
The
Epworth League
Epworth Leagues of Indianapolis Endorse Law Enforcement at Meeting
At a meeting of the Epworth leagues of Indianapolis held at the Central Avenue Methodist Church on Friday night the group adopted a resolution urging strict enforcement of laws in the city and community. The resolution also warned young people against saloons wine rooms road houses gambling dens Sabbath desecration and other evils in their midst.
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Epworth Leagues
Indianapolis
Central-ay Methodist Church
Forgery case bound over in Richmond circuit court
Teila Armstrong, a young woman charged with forgery, bound over to the circuit court under a $1,000 bond. She was arrested at Fort Wayne and brought to Richmond. JA Hiatt & Co., druggists, failed with liabilities around $3,500 and assets about the same.
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Richmond
Ind
Teila Armstrong
Fort Wayne
JA. Hiatt &Co
Ambassador Uhl Welcomed by Prince Henry in Berlin
U.S. Ambassador Edwin Uhl met Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of the emperor, in Berlin at 5 pm Saturday in a notable diplomatic reception signaling ongoing cordial ties between Washington and Berlin.
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Berlin
U. P
Edwin ®. Uhl
United States
Germany
Prince Henry
Prussia
Appointments Face Strong Opposition in Capitol Corridors
May 1 report from Washington states opposition looming over President's batch of appointments including Pension Commissioner Lochren and Deputy Murphy amid A P A agitation. Questioned is Dana's pension bill record, with concerns raised about age and health claims affecting confirmation prospects.
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Wastlinton
U. P
Capitol
U.S
Judego Rensselaer R. Nelson
Minnesota
Wiis
William Lochren
United States
Leng
Michigan
Tyominie
I. Murphy
Lorchren
Murphy
Maurphy
Napoleon J. T. Dana
New Dampshire
Cleveland
Cockerill's Body Arrives in New York for Honor Guard Procession
The remains of Col John A. Cockerill arrived by steamship Campania in New York from Liverpool. A public in state at Calvary Baptist Church precedes a funeral led by Rev Dr MacArthur. Masons, the Scottish Rite, and the New York club will participate before burial in St Louis, Missouri.
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New York
U. P
John A. Cockerillived
Mhoroille
Campattia
Liverpool
Buddy
Hell
Sundey
Calvary Baptist Church
Dr MacArthur
Col Cocksaell
Moon
Miks
Scottish Rite Hall
Howard
New York Club
Republic Lodse
I. A. AL AL
Serysin
Wensico
Chauncey M. Depew
St. Teouis
Two Youths Die in Lake Michigan Squall Rescue Search
St Joseph Mich May 16 T P Irving Jones and Howard Westfall aged 19 and 21 drowns after venturing four miles offshore to lift nets. A heavy squall hit the lake and the boat capsized, leaving them missing since Thursday afternoon.
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Mich
T. P.irving Jones
Hrward Westfall
Lake Michigan
Mrs Dyer declared insane in infant deaths case
London May 16 Mrs Anna Dyer the baby farmer who with her brother in law Arthur J Palmer was arrested at Reading on April 11 charged with murdering a number of infants whose bodies were found in the river has been legally declared insane.
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London
U. Pij
Anna Dyer
Arthur J. Palmer
Reading
Secretary Herbert weighs laying up ships in reserve
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Herbert contemplates decommissioning several vessels now in active service. He signaled this in his last annual report and has since urged a similar program for the United States. No ships on the North Atlantic station are expected to be laid up now, as the president wants a stronger home fleet amid the Spanish question. Hardwood mantels, grates. Ino. M. Lilly.
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Indianapolis
Garfield Park
Greenwood
Seelie
Jeter
Gern
New York
U. P
Aa Tribune Special
Washington
Herbert
North Atlantic
Darnell Voices View at District School Board Meeting
Cal Darnell attended the Eleventh district citizens meeting in Centennial hall Friday night. He warned against a clique planning to nominate a candidate for school commissioner without district input and urged a primary to let people choose. He supported John B. McNeely and warned of Meridian faction attempts to push a straight Republican slate to win the colored vote and defeat rival blocs.
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Cal Darnell
Centennial Hall
Cal
Meridianst
Nabels
Darnell
John Hh. McNeely
Jie
Hiis
Mare
John B. McNerely
Kruger Replies With Limited Indication of Love for Hull
Pretoria dispatch reports President Kruger replying to Mr Chamberlain’s note. He notes government will ensure full inquiry into allegations against the British South Africa Company and its directors. Madam Kruger’s health improves as executive council agrees to consider petitions for sentence mitigations. A separate Cape Town report claims a heli station plan faced a native attack with eight killed after a clash.
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John Hull
Pretoria
Meg W
Kruger
Mr. Chamberlain
Hercules Robinson
Cape Colony
Chamberlain
British South Africa, Company
Madame Wruger
Wruner
South Rice Republic
Areien Company
Directe
Weverie Mom
Cape Town
Themeen
Price
Local notes bit by bit from May 24 and various matters
A jumble of fragments covers court rulings divorces and baptist and methodist conference notes. Disputes include a bishop election tally at Cleveland with votes for De Mi Cabe Bowen and Tshamilt los and a sermon on temperance. Local items mention a sheriff or deputy awards, mail boxes in Indianapolis, a warrant for Robin Schultz for assault on Wanda Schultz, and a dairy operator near Shelbyville.
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Clevnland
Methodist
Joyce
Chattanooga
Tenn
Seoary Monroe
de Mi Cabe
J. W. J. Bowen
Aston
J. W. Tshamilt
Sadie
Nawrey
Paulding
Siler
Edward
Benjamin
Concir
Buck” Stanley
Ovaneport
Tin Gejpine & Green Boys
Texas
Matthews
Jud Allair
Whitley County
Sauley
Sahm
Indianapolis
Post Office Department
Wanda Schultz
Robin Schultz
Courtney
Schultz
Shelpyville Pike
Grille and Fret Work Designs by H L Spiegel
H L Spiegel offers original and artistic grille and fret work at moderate prices. Located at 316 E Verst, write for designs and prices.
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H. L. Spiegel
E. Verst
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