Monticello Seminary Faces $5000 Damages Suit Over Store Boycott
Miss Harriet Hackett, Monticello Seminary principal, barred students from visiting John Roberts store after alleged surreptitious notes from young men. Roberts claims loss of trade and has filed suit for $5,000. The case draws city attention as the school controverts social conduct.
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Aton
Monticello Seminary
Vassar
Harriet N. Heskett
John Roberts
Miss Hackett
Roberts
Womans temperance note stirs Kentucky edge in politics
Missouri W C T U sends greeting to Kentucky sisters urging them to oppose Col Breckinridge's re election to Congress from the Ashland district. The letter emphasizes Kentucky honor and the sons and daughters of the state.
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Lexrnerox
Lexington’ Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Missouri Union
Missouri W. Co. T. U
Kentucky
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Col. Breckinridge
Congress
Ashland
Missouri
Congress blamed for present business mood and policy
Geo Gould, before Europe trip, argues Congress failed to pass laws causing low business mood in the United States though crops look up. He favors railroads pooling earnings to aid business and cites slow improvement.
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Congress
New York
Geo. Gould
Europe
Burglar Suspect Tied To Sheriff Frontman Home Burglary
The residence of Sheriff John M Frontman in Lebanon Indiana was burglarized Wednesday night with a substantial sum of money stolen. Jail inmate Jesse Hall serving 90 days for burglary is suspected and remanded. Coal famine disrupts shipments as Grand Trunk bars freight. 600 workers displaced as Edgar Thomson steel works close. In Jefferson Texas a mob hangs Henry K Scott after arrest for assault on his stepdaughter.
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Lebanon
Ind
John M
Jesse Hall
Curcace
Grand Trunk
Brapopock
Purnaces H, I
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Jefferson
Tex
Henry K. Scott
Rent-Free Room Offer Prompts Quick Occupancy
A brief notice advertises a limited time offer to rent a room at no charge for three days. It urges action for landlords and individuals to fill vacant space through a free trial arrangement.
Senate to Probe Bribery in Tariff Bill and Sugar
The senate approved a resolution to investigate bribery charges tied to the tariff bill and alleged sugar trust interference. It will also probe whether any senator speculated in sugar as of Thursday afternoon. Representative Clarke of Missouri remains critically ill.
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Senate
Iallinger
New Hampshire
J. B. Clarke
Missouri
Wisconsin flood damages and arson case report
Damage reports from Wisconsin describe rivers flooding towns including Chippewa Falls and Menominee with extensive property loss. Separate items note arson by youths Gould and Koob, with jail terms and ongoing investigations.
Smallpox Cases Rise in Pulaski Fulton and Marshall
Dr Metcalf visits the infected district and returns home in disgust as 31 smallpox cases are reported in Pulaski Fulton and Marshall counties with nine deaths. Health officials are blamed for neglect and a strict sanitation plan is placed under Dr Overmeyer with possible quarantine likely. Governor's secretary Myron King notes prior secrecy in the plan.
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Metcalf
Foulton
Pulaski
Marshall
Jr. Metcalf
D. I. Overmeyer
Myron King
Bom
Birfing
Odd Fellows Diamond Anniversary Celebrated in Indianapolis
The Odd Fellows closed their celebration with a crowded English’s Opera House and a Grand-mentor presiding. Speakers praised the order and a 1,000 attendee Grand Lodge event followed a parade. Canton Elwood won drill prizes and a lively crowd viewed trains and social scenes after midnight.
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Clio Quartet
Teursama Club
Ili
Clarence'l. Campbell
London
Ontario
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Order
Grand Lodge
Canton Elwood
Monumentsi Place
St St. Louis
Usion
Sista
Youth 15-Old Victim Assaulted in Lebanon
In Lebanon Indiana on Thursday May 17 a 10 year old girl, daughter of clothier Max Deg saur, was assaulted by 15 year old Jessa Livingston after she was lured into his house near her grandmother's. Neighbors heard screams and Livingston was captured and jailed. This marks the city’s fourth crime in six months amid community tensions. Knights of Columbus creditors report assets twice liabilities and plan liquidation within about one month. Supreme purser Paramore oversaw meetings to secure a satisfactory settlement.
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Ind
Decarl
Max Degsaur
Jessa Livingston
Livingston
Heo
Knights of Columbus
Supreme Purser Paramore
Knights
Tir Sun
Murder Victim Fatally Wounded During Arrest Attempt
Warkhan Massachusetts May 17 councilman James Farrar Rutland was killed while trying to arrest a burglar. The murderer named Harratt allegedly a Burglar agent. Burwado May 17 the Evening Times nominates Congressman Daniel N Lockwood for governor.
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Warkhan
Mass
James Farrar
Rutland
Harratt
Agenl
Dan
Burwado
the Evening Times
Daniel N. Lockwood
Police order targets street walkers on night streets
Supt Powell orders arrests of women of unsavory reputation seen at night. Citizens complain of the class known as street walkers. Receiver Farley reports iron hall funds status nationwide. Missouri New Jersey Iowa and Massachusetts have settled with him. Arguments heard Thursday, eight hundred claims.
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Powell
Farley
Winters
Iron Hall
Missouri
New Jersey
Iowa
Massachusetts
Bank Case Brings Witnesses in Long Trial Session
A lengthy bank trial featured witnesses from New York banks detailing drafts and credits connected to the Indianapolis cabinet firms. Frayed nerves and court drama marked questioning about officers and records as the defense probes straw branches and asset values amid ongoing proceedings.
City debates taxing utilities for street use
City authorities consider a tax on gas and water company mains for street use. The finance committee took up the issue but reached no conclusion as a Republican caucus nears. Mayor Denny pushes for swift action and Controller Trusler may handle initial steps as cabinet meetings discuss the proposal. The proposed levy could be up to three cents per foot on mains.
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Isat
Tun Sun
Trusler
Denny
Mara
Young man punished for horse beating by superintendent
A youth admitted to whipping a horse on Seventh Street and was sent to Supt Powell by clerk Gene Harris. Powell rebuked him and ordered a formal meeting, where the offender promised never to beat a horse again. The superintendent said the reprimand was more effective than an arrest.
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Tian
Supt. Powell
Gene Harris
Powell
Liarris
Two Indiana Politicians and a Bet in a Grand Hotel Lobby
In the Grand hotel lobby Tom Taggart is pegged as one of Indiana’s slarest politicians. A wager ensues over whether he’ll admit that his party’s outlook is dubious, with Taggart implying the Democrats are failing and that Smith is effectively finished. A separate note mentions Jake Smith selling short measures and facing a court hearing.
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Grand Hotel
Tom Taggert
Slessest
Indiana
Firas
Thomas
Mr. Taggart
John Browning
Harry Smith
Smith
Browning
Smithy
Jake Smith
Smith Alrege
Melody filled the air at a city music festival
A Wednesday evening festival drew a crowded audience as 400 locals packed the venue with standing room sold early. Performers like Li Towne and Watkin Bulls drew praise, while Mme Eames won applause for Pleurez mes yeux. Police helped manage crowds. overall, the concert was hailed a grand success.
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Columbus
Li. Co. Towne
Watkin Bulls
Mme, Kames
Emsure
Boorsno
Lames
Dagarad
Esme
Eames
Bir
Arthur Freidheim
Gertrude Stein
Arens
Ali Gidea
Kerketst
In Inet
Moale
Meijlenhauer
Mies Judh
Indianapolis
Marceau
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Cereal Luxuries at Van Pelt's
Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised by AU druggists and mentioned with 62 other druggists. Cereal luxuries highlighted at Van Pelt's with Monuments 235 E Washington St August Diener noted.
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van Pelt’s
Washington-st
Diener
FADING FACTIONS IN STRIKE RIOTS AND UNREST
In Unrortown Pennsylvania on May 17 a clash of about 200 strikers and coke workers ended with deputies dispersing the mob and several injured. Foreign workers at the Asing company were discharged and negroes will fill their places. The Cleveland session of the all coal conference loosened as owners depart with talks failing to close the rift between miners and operators. Newton Upper Isles reports silk mill employees striking, Fishkill district shows fractured solidarity with two yards operating, while Frick's Kyle coke works face a guard-influenced standoff as deputies clash with strikers.
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Board of Public Works
Asphalt G Company
Unrortown
Martin and Igle
Asing Company
South
Cleveland
Newtown
Basa
Silk Milla
Newton Upper Islls
Pougukersie
Atrika
Fishkill
Aldridge
Baikouanek
Small Property Owners Face Tax Burden in Sewer and Levee
Controller reports the Georgia Street sewer cost 32400.50 with 6462.11 unpaid in bonds. the Fall Creek levee cost 5564.10 and 3071.64 in bonds. Most affected are small property owners while many business leaders show ready cash.
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Georgia St
Truslar
Tim Sus
Ex President Harrison Not a Candidate Says Palmer
Six Senator Thomas W. Palmer of Michigan, once minister to Spain, visits New York and reiterates his belief that ex president Harrison will not seek office. Palmer recalls Harrison’s prior interview asserting non candidacy and cites Cleveland's term as influencing that decision.
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The
Enquires
New York
Thomas W. Palmer
Michigan
Spain
Harrison
Palmer
Bir F Garrison
Wsa
Cleveland
Point of Law That May Be Interesting to Sheriff Himmett
Lida Mobley a 15 year old girl declared insane was taken to the hospital by three deputy sheriffs. A state law requires a female attendant accompany female insane patients during conveyance. The provision has never been observed by Sheriff Emmett or predecessors.
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Lida Mobley
Emmett
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