Indiana Populists Deny Fusion With Silver Democrats
Editor Matthews of the Nonconformist denies reports of a fusion between Indiana Populists and the silver wing of the Democratic party. He says Taubeneck is out of favor with Indiana populists and claims the Populists remain the original advocates of free silver while other factions must come to them.
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Fusion
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Tur Sun
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St. Louis
Omaha
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Dan
Festival a Financial Success Gift to Prof Arens
The May music festival closed with a grand carnival of song. Receipts totaled 14 500 dollars with 12 000 dollars in expenses. Net earnings will not exceed 600 dollars due to a contract granting 7 percent of receipts over 12 000 to Mr Stewart of Boston. Nordica delighted the audience with roses carnations and handkerchief waves. At closing, Prof Arens received a bust of Wagner from the chorus and an apology speech from Andrew Smith.
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Stewart
Boston
Nordica
Avith
Wagner
Andrew Smith
Harrison
Newark
The
New Jersey Historical Society
United States
Benjamn Harrison
Indiana Weather Forecast 86 Hours May 18
Forecast for Indiana calls for fair conditions with possible local showers. Expect showers Friday night and Saturday, with cooler conditions likely into the weekend.
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Indiana
Bargain Highlights From Local Shops
The Progress urges readers to explore deals at Geo Marott for footwear, Messenger’s furniture, Arcade clothing bargains, Star store get there bargains, Pap shirts, New York store nouveautés, Model Ruben’s misfit, parlor options, Wasson’s column, Chas Mayer leg rests, French Thompson tidy boys, Hagle bar gains, Kahn tailoring low prices, Kreitlein tux reach, Granger dry goods spring times. Also Danbury Hat Co ballot for Indianapolis infielder and ongoing bargain leadership despite weather or repairs. Lemon tonic offered as a 50 cent spring laxative tonic.
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Geo. Marott
Messenger
Arcade
Star
Pap
New York
Model
Ruben
Wasson
Chas. Mayer & Co
French & Thompson
Hagle
Kahn Tailoring Company
George Kreitlein
Pettynops Sparks Dirty Play In Tight Hoosier Bout
In a sharp baseball game, Toledo pitcher Pettynops drew boos for a bungled delivery as Indianapolis and Toledo battled. Motz reached for a foul from the bleachers, Canavan made a dirt-streaked stop, and Umpire O'Brien ruled the play clean. Final: Indianapolis 6 Toledo 0. Fisher and McFarland featured plays. Hogan snared five catches.
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Chauncey Fisher
Toledos
O’brien
Hogan
McFarland
Indianapolis
Toledo
Gallagher
Newell
Canayapy
Fisher
Soths
Let the Dead Rest Opposes Proposed Greenlawn Sewer Through Cemetery
Citizens clash over a 908 foot sewer route through Greenlawn cemetery in Indianapolis. F W Hamilton, whose father lies there, argues the burial ground should stay sacred and vows legal action. Mayor Denny says اثر the project is needed and will rebury disturbed remains with ceremony. at least 100 lots may be disturbed.
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Mayour Denny
Communion Service Roast Prompts Call for Individual Cups
Indiana Institute physicians deride Protestant communion practice as pernicious urging single use cups. Dr W T Gatt of Crawfordsville criticizes shared cups as spreading disease and cites saliva contamination. He also urges higher funding for the state health board. Grand jury fails to indict state house rioters. Barney Ginsberg Jacob Stein and Yetta Boenshaft indicted for conspiracy to defraud street car company. DeWitt C. Ney charged on three counts. Chas Smith on four. Samuel Green David Jordan and Martin Wells indicted on single counts.
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State Health Board
State House
Barney Ginsberg
Jacob Stein
Yetta Boenshaft
DeWitt C. Ney
Vinton Block Fame
Chas. Smith
Samuel Green
David Jordan
Martin Wells
Indictment Returned Against Editor Jas Wilson
A federal grand jury adjourned on Wednesday returned a two count indictment against Editor Jas Wilson of the People. The charges allege publishing and mailing obscene literature.
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Federal Grand Jury
Jas. Wilson
The
People
City Life News Briefs From frost to fire and bonds
Thursday night a fire damaged the Grand hotel kitchen with $10 loss and cause unknown. Friday morning a $75 blaze at Mrs Overtrue’s home 415 W New York St due to a defective flue. Calvin T Roberts a West Indianapolis merchant dies at his home from lung trouble. A large Presbyterian rally is planned for Sunday at Tomlinson Hall with Rev C L Thompson to preach. The case of Abraham Long charged with incest by his 12-year-old daughter is continued to May 22 with bond raised to $5500. Richard R Martin missing a $250 diamond stud at the Tuxedo saloon suspects he was touched. Births listed as Henry and May Schroder a boy Peter and Faette Deery a boy. Dratus Maggie Carter 6 ill with grippe. Marriage licenses granted William Spreen to Lizzie Wagner Edward Williams to May Zehring Lorenz Gregory to Ora Harrod. Wabash valley gas company files for capital stock of 1 750 000 and plans acetylene gas in a new ten story building at Pennsylvania and Maryland streets.
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Maryland Sts
Broad Ripple Park Opening Delayed Until May 26
The opening of Broad Ripple Park is postponed due to cold weather and will now take place on Sunday May 26.
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Broad Ripple Park
Insanity Question Lasted Three Hours in Court
Friday morning in criminal court focused on a single hypothetical question posed by Henry Spaan to Dr BE C Reyer about Copeland. The expert answered instantly that Copeland was of unsound mind, amid a dramatic morning that included Mrs Copeland fainting and being assisted from the room. Dr Copeland aided his sister during the session as she recovered enough to potentially testify.
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BE. C. Reyer
Attorney Spaan
Copeland
Madison
Rives
Copeland Fainis
Loyal Indianapolis teachers may strike over parade duty
School commissioner Russe proposed that all city teachers and their pupils march to the state fair on Decoration Day. Teachers recall the Liberty Bell parade to Chicago when many children fainted and mothers grew anxious. Miss Ridenour said the plan would be a hardship but reflects patriotism.
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Lourd
Chicago
Miss Ridenour
Ex-Gov Chase Laid To Rest At Crown Hill
Under walnut shade near Oliver P Dorton and the Hendricks tombs ex Governor Chase was buried at Crown Hill on a late Thursday afternoon. War veterans stood near the casket as Col Walker led the G A R service and Gew Matthews spoke impressively. The widow, nearly blind, was aided by her son as dusk fell and the final prayer was given by Dr Lucas before taps and the burial.
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Oliver P. Dorton
Thos. A. Hendricks
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Bugle
Navy feud at Brook lyn surfaces from Civil War ties
Washington May 17 A rebuke of Admiral Meade over his criticism of President Cleveland and Secretary Herbert, plus the medical director Kershner's trial in Brooklyn, highlights enduring friction between the secretary of the navy and subordinates. The dispute traces to Herbert being a former Confederate officer, feeding resistance to orders from a superior who once fought the Union.
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Wire Cutter Strikes Homes On Park Avenue
North-side residents report a man dubbed the wire cutter damaged the Park Avenue residence of D. M. Shradbury by cutting and bending electric wires and gas lines as the home nears completion. Electrician C. A. Lonergan notes similar damage to other new houses. Conductor Wm. F. Whedon of the J. M. & I. was arrested on two indictments for embezzling $300 from the company and posted a $2,000 bond. witnesses in the Copeland case and possible other conductors tied to Hood's Sarsaparilla promotions are mentioned in court-house chatter.
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Copeland
Court House
Pennsylvania
Monument commission meets as Wallace resigns
Startling surprises mark the first regular meeting of the monument commission. Gen. Len Wallace, in a stiff black suit and braided trim, submits a $10 000 bond and then resigns after four hours of regency. Maj. Menzies pushes a resolution to keep contracts and standards, while restructuring staff and plans. A scramble for positions follows as Kneifer is named superintendent and Menzies chairs meetings.
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Ben Hur
Lew
John
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Jaber
Ywnen
Indiana
Des
P. Moulton
Schanidt
Foaitittis
Wm. H
Clark
Parkhill
Gen. Kneiler
Died After Mistaken Chloral Dosage By Doctor Dubois
Richard Dubois, a veteran physician in Troy New York, died after taking a large dose of chloral by mistake on Friday morning. The report notes a lemon tonic laxative bottle priced at 50 cents and a claim that a spring tonic was of value to ladies.
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Troy
N. Y
Richard Dubois
Yale
Tryit
Adam in District 8 Campaign a Ruse Claim
In district 8 a controversial candidate Adam is accused of using a ruse to gain votes through Democratic allies. The spread accuses him of labeling rival Will iams as a Frenzel candidate and notes concerns over funds, while noting hesitant voters and opposition among Frenzel supporters.
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Adam
Williams
People’s Choice
Frenzel
Poca
Galvin
Fermans
Tach
Adina
University expels student over man eating sausage report
Ann Arbor May 17 The faculty voted 6 to 1 to expel Norman Cameron a student who sent Detroit News a story claiming a medical student at the college ate a human sausage. The faculty investigated and acknowledged the tale but ruled its publication harmed the university and was indecent.
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Norman Cameron
The
Detroit News
Forest fires threaten Buckley area in Washington state
Tacoma reporters describe wildfires burning within fifteen miles of Buckley Washington creating heavy smoke. Firefighting efforts rely on rain to prevent immense losses as crews battle advancing flames. The report notes a steamship Gravina lost off Capones with Antwerp Lisbon voyage and only two or three survivors.
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Sarai
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Savannah man sentenced for attempted suicide in Central Park
Larry W. Ball of Savannah, Ga, after attempting death by his own hand in Central Park on May 6, received a one year state penitentiary term from Recorder Goff. In Brightwood area, Walter Shelby and Emanuel Rowe clashed at Frank Tatman’s dairy with Rowe striking Shelby with a pitchfork, breaking a arm and inflicting head injuries. Rowe charged with assault and intent to kill, preliminary hearing set for May 24. Arthur Heiser, bookkeeper for Fort Johnson and Helin stock dealers, was arrested on embezzlement charges totaling about 2500 dollars, alleged to cover several years.
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Jamesy
New York
Larry W. Ball
Savannah
Central Park
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Walter Shelby
Emanuel Rowe
Frank Tatman
Brightwood
Rowe
Shelby
Ile
Squire Lockman
Arthur Heiser
Fort, Johnson & Helin
Heiser
McLean St
Big London Fire at Leather Market Warehouses
Lennox May 17 report describes a large blaze consuming several warehouses and factories near the leather market on Friday. Estimated loss reaches $1,000,000. Fire crews battled the flames through the day as districts evacuated portions of the area.
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Lennox
Prospects Bright as Major Mercantiles Raise Wages
May 17 in Chaco reports several large mercantile establishments voluntarily raising wages. The move signals improving conditions for workers and reflects broader economic optimism in the region.
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Chaco
Miners called out in Pittsburg district strike
Miners in the Pittsburg district are to be called out as reports from Wall Street claim the income tax will be struck out. The Chickasaw patrols drilled at Memphis encampment on Thursday. Three children from wealthy families were kidnapped Thursday in Hyde Park Chicago. American capital plans a national bank in Venezuela by invitation of its president. Mayor of Charleston rejects a municipal delegation from Columbus Ohio due to a colored member. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Memphis
Hyde Park
Chicago
Venezuela
Republic
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Columbus
Old Man Seeks Eloping Couple Near Bryant to Detroit
M T S Hannon of Bryant Indiana arrives in Detroit seeking his son in law CG L Whiteman and his daughter Celia who ran away together. The farmer explains he learned of their elopement, fears for Celia, and laments lack of clues, hoping to find them before returning home to a distressed wife and family.
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M. Ts. Hannon
Bryant
Ind
CG. L. Whiteman
Dilimabeth
Celia
Chris
Harrison visits New York for White House portrait
Gen. Harrison arrived in New York to have his picture taken by Hastman Johnson. He said there are no deep-laid schemes behind the visit and that he has been tied up for four months with a lawsuit, leaving him unsure of the political or financial situation.
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New York
White House
Hastman Johnson
Ife
Richmond heir sues will with Cleveland possibly testifying
New York May 17 Rosalind Richmond eighteen granddaughter of railroad magnate Dean Richmond plans to sue to contest his 6 million dollar estate. President Cleveland is believed to have written letters on the matter and may be called as a witness. In Kansas City wheat rose to 75 cents a bushel as seed imports begin for the first time due to crop failures. A Brooklyn bridge incident ends with a halted suicide attempt. Tren Tsin troops at Shan Hai Kwan revolted looting the city as refugees flee.
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Cleveland
New York
Rosalind Richmond
Dean Richmond
Kansas City
Kansas
Chicago
Tren Tsin
Shan Hai Kwan
London Belles Vallade Extravaganza And Boxing Match News
The London belles vaudeville is the DPark's bill for next week with the Grand hosting the first three nights featuring The second Mrs Yanqueray The jrepmaster and The queen's shilling This is their last appearance here Harry Parker arrives from Cleveland to spar with Heab Hale at English's opera house Saturday They weigh in at 3 p m and the match will be intensely contested with both men confident and eager to win. A lemon tonic ad promotes a 50 cent large bottle and Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is praised as World’s Fair Highest Medal end Diplomad
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