Overstreet Holds Back Preference in West Polis Appointment
Congressman Overstreet discusses the West Polis cadet appointment, delaying formal recommendation until after July 1. Vincent Clifford, a well known attorney, is among a small group of candidates from Johnson county. Overstreet maintains neutrality, noting few applicants and no haste, while denying talks of Indiana push for a speaker role.
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Samian
West Polis
Rigot
Vincent Clifford
Will
Fanapolis
Overstreet
Johnson ‘County
Overs
Undertakers Elect Leaders at Indiana Directors Convention
At the Indiana funeral directors association convention officers were elected: President J. N. Frist Clinton. first vice president Chas Johnson New Castle. second vice president I E Davis Alexandria. secretary and treasurer A V Weisinger Mount Vernon. Delegates to the national convention were Chas T Whitsett Indianapolis J Hel McCully Idaville J No Frist Clinton. alternates H C Downing Richmond M F Parsons Greensburg W H Hiss Plainfield. A resolution asked baggage masters at the next convention to devise a way to check a body to its destination. The day featured a lecture by C H McCully. afternoon talks by Dr J N Hurty Frank Munchoff and A Renevard. The week closed with a Wednesday afternoon altercation between the Whitsett faction and the license-believing group, ending without harm. The convention ended Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Funeral Directors’ Association
J. N. Frist
Clinton
Chas. Johnson
New Castle
I. E. Davis
Alexandria
A. V. Weisinger
Fount Vernon
Chas
T. Whitsett
Indianapolis
J. Hel McCully
Idaville
J. No-Frist
A. Renevard
Mr. Whitsett
Grooked Reports Against New York Police Chief Devery
A New York Mazetecom committee adjourns to May 21 after hearing on alleged police negligence. The panel believes evidence supports government action to remove Chief Devery. Commissioner Hess admits duty to close immoral resorts and questions the accuracy of captains' reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New _York
Hess
Judge Cox Holds Court With Aces And A Shocking Case
Court session reports Judge Cox delivering a terse trial. William Carter, described as a worthless negro, attacked his daughter with an ax but the girl narrowly escaped. Carter’s wife testified he was abusive. he was fined for drawing a deadly weapon and for assault and battery. Other petty charges include false measure, pawnbrokery, and a 12 year old charged with petit larceny amid harsh warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
iThursday
William Carter
Carter
Asault
Ad Davis
Harry Payton
Gust Miller
n’Thompson
Maggie Haskett
Fleming
Carey
Local notes hint at travels and a Virginia visit
A brief item mentions a party traveling from Seymour on Thursday to spend weeks in Virginia. It also notes birds under arrest at Rose and a horse in Pike County tied to an incident reported by the state auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irds
Rosetga Horse
Pike County
State Auditor's
England Delays On Transvaal Arrests Amid Kruger Clash
London reports England delays judgment on Transvaal arrests to avoid jeopardizing intervention plans. Kruger's charges loom large as conspirators allegedly aimed to seize Johannesburg with dynamite and Outlanders split between England and the Boers. The timing sought to influence Milner Kruger talks before a settlement.
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London
England
Transvaal
Kruger
Pall Mall Gazette
Johannesburg
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Physio Meds Quit Convention In Humorous Dispatch
The American physio medical association closed its convention on Thursday. Drs. Bedford and Anna Pryson presented papers. Bedford forgot his brother in law’s name during a erysipelas reference. Dr. Stafford praised antiseptics, attacked mercury, and noted his wife’s teeth improved after calomel. New officers named include A C Canfield of Ohio as president, C A Collins of Illinois and T J Martin of Kentucky as vice presidents, A W Fisher of Indiana as treasurer, with a Texas, Indiana, and Ohio slate on the executive committee. The next meeting is set for Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Physio-Medical Association
Bedford
Anna Pryson
Stafford
A. C. Canfield
Ohio
C. A. Collins
Illinois
T. J. Martin
Kentucky
A. W. Fisher
Indiana
R. L. Spann
Texas
FE. M. Haggard
G. H. Mayhugh
Columbus
Supreme Court rules Wadsworth term begins 1898
The Supreme Court reverses a Daviess county informas case determining John Wadsworth won election in 1896 and begins his term Jan 1 1898 under 1897 law. Aikman term extended 1895 to 1897. Albion Horrall appointed Aug 5 1897 to Jan 1 1898. decision upholds Horrall’s appointment. Court notes 409 supreme court docket, 33 decided since March, 13 rehearing petitions, 363 undecided. appellate docket 413 cases, 46 decided, 18 rehearing petitions, 349 undecided.
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Supreme Court
Daviess County
John Wadsworth
Henry Aikman
Albion Horrall
Aikman
Wadsworth
Horrall
Lincoln's inspiration in Kewanee sermon remark
Dr Frank VW Gunsaulus of Chicago told the Illinois Congregational Association on a Wednesday night that unprogressive orthodoxy is a heresy, and that the spirit of holiness and truth enters man with divine comfort. He compared Wesleyan songs and Tennyson to biblical psalms, and argued that true inspiration outweighs old sacred texts, citing Lincoln's emancipation spirit as surpassing other influences.
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Kewanee
Frank VW. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Illinois Congregational Association
Wesleys
Avid
Alfred Tennyson
Solomon
One in Four Suffer Piles Says Pyramid Cure Ad
An old newspaper ad claims one in four people have rectal disease with itching piles. It promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent cure for all forms, offering instant relief after first use and full removal with short use, noting it contains no cocaine or opium and sells for 50 cents.
Mail Carriers Strike Shuts Paris Mail Delivery
Paris May 18. Strike by letter carriers after senate failure to raise pay halts all collections and deliveries. Spread to Lyons Toulon and Marseilles. Municipal guards and girls sort letters amid chaos as authorities fear disorder and seek a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
Lyons
Toulon
Marseilles
M. Dupuy
AI. Mougot
Posts and Telegraphs
A queer coincidence as brothers die at same hour
John Wilmot former produce exchange member dies of heart disease in New York at noon on Wednesday. Simultaneously his brother Samuel 17 dies of heart disease at their New Castle Canada home. The two families note identical timings and remedies. John, who came from Canada in 1844, built a fortune. Samuel studied fish and led Canadian fisheries. They will likely be buried together in New Castle where born.
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New York
John Wilmot
The
Produce Exchange
Samuel
New Castle
Canada
Samuel Wilmot
Cuban anti American sentiment grows amid calls to surrender
In Havana on May 18 Gen. Gomez ordered Cuban forces to lay down arms, sparking a vigorous campaign against him. Anti American feeling rises sharply as Dario Mariano warns of a serious situation and interior towns report trouble from hostility to American administration.
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Havana
Gomez
Dario Mariano
Newcomer at Firstown Sees Escape Of Insane Man
Carmi V. De Seliem of Columbus leaned from a hotel window and fled naked into the street on Thursday. A crowd woke, he jumped into the river, swam across and back, then forced entry into Jas Stewart's house before being captured. He was temporarily insane and taken to Columbus.
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Newcomifrstown
Odd Fellows Building plan endorsed by grand lodge
Grand-master Craner proposal for a new Odd Fellows hall earns strong backing of Grand lodge. A committee will seek options for current hall and suitable locations, reporting at the next meeting. Details outline a three story building with offices, assembly hall, and lodge rooms.
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Craner
Grand Lodge
Cranor
Secon
Girondapasini
M. Oh
M. Oh. Chappel Knights Town: Degaicy. Thor: Ia Too Geesap, Boven Mond
Wrind Wetid
P. M. Bell
Dunkirk
Edwin Parer
Arctan Alexander Johmnsom
Fort Wayne
Daviditt
Lafayette
Hastings
Washington
Pryor
Martinsville
SP. Vorawasser
New Albany
M. Stephens
Newport
D. W. Ismsher
North Vernon
AW. HE. Eeder
J. A. Wildman
G. L
O. &. Cranor
Muncie
Grand Loge
J. F Wallick
Indianapoli
Battle With Students at Hrowh University Fire
May 18. Students celebrating baseball victory over Pinedon set fires on Tolgeoin field. Fire department damaged as hoses were cut and multiple blazes started. Police and firefighters failed to stop the vandalism as property damage mounted and the university faces large costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providenci
Hrowh University
Basehul Elus
Pinedon
Tolgeoin Field
Dinas
Hangeud
Tomball
Southwark
PIGGISH STOCKHOLDERS IN S&L CASE HEARD
Judge Allen weighs receivership to salvage a Washington savings and loan tied to alleged fraud. Vice president Hackedorn cites costs at up to 166 pounds monthly to settle. Testimony focuses on whether a few favored stockholders withdrew more than pro rata while current officers contest the extent of the improprieties.
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Wackedorn
Woman stabs two in crowd at Tiptonville killing one
In Tiptonville a conflict among several women led to Mrs Covington stabbing Mrs Mattox in the heart, killing her instantly, and fatally wounding Mrs Hid wards. Miss Brogden fled during the fray, leaving the scene to the others.
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Union City
Tenn
Tiptonville
Paul Jones Disaster Damages Filed Over Yacht Loss
Mrs Martha Jones sues the administrator of Harry Yocums estate for damages after her 11 year old son and Yocum drowned when the yacht Paul Jones sank in the Gulf of Mexico last January. The petition alleges negligence in taking the boy on an unsafe vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Martha Jones
Harry Yocum
Yocum
Paul Jones
Gulf of Mexico
Feud Roils Ellisville After Ambush Killings
In Ellisville Mississippi near Bunker Hill a bitter feud sparks killings. Steve Howell was killed in an ambush days ago and George Sullivan was slain soon after. Residents arm themselves buying two dozen Winchesters and large quantities of cartridges as sides form.
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Ellisville
Miss
Bunker Fi
Smith County
Steve Howell
George Sullivan
Fight over church annex sparks Buffalo strike
In Buffalo New York May 18 scoopers and Bishop Quigley are in a standoff after being refused further admission to the church annex. Scoopers threaten violence while 1,600 Marine firemen join in sympathy, signaling a serious flare up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Scoopers
Quigley
Fire-chief Barrett Issues Alarm Response Cautions
Fire-chief Barrett instructed firemen to observe great care when answering alarms. Drivers on straight streets must keep their horses under control, and on cross streets and car tracks they should proceed at speeds allowing safe right or left turns to avoid collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Courtland Bennett Seeks Divorce Claim Over Illness Note
Courtland Bennett files for divorce from Maylinda Bennett alleging she claimed he took medicine to feign illness to gain a pension increase. The couple married in 1869 and lived together until 1892.
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Courtland Bennett
Maylinda
Settlement Hinges on Union Label Plan in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana May 18 the carpenters union and planing mill men near a settlement based on carpenters recognizing union label lumber wherever purchased The final agreement awaits a union meeting Friday night and could avert ongoing labor friction between the groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Carpenters’ Union
Fire and Lightning Hit Multiple Local Properties
A Decatur pump plant in Columbia Tennessee burned with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. James Brown’s Weldon North Carolina barn destroyed by lightning causing about 8000 dollars in damage. The Bellaire Zanesville Cincinnati railway depot at Lewis Monroe Ohio was struck by lightning and burned with about 4000 dollars loss.
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Decatur Pump Company
Columbia, Tenn
James Brown
Weldon
Bellaire, Zanesville & Cincinnati Railway
Lewis
Monroe County
Ohio
City Life Erratic Note From Local Column
Mrs Dell Anderson of 434 East Wabash Street appears in a clipped local item as a resident with a small financial reference. The fragment also mentions county democracy politics and a ball related event, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
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Dell Anderson
E. Wabash Sr
Mao
County Democracy
Schley Heads West Through Urbana Crowd
Admiral Schley passed through Urbana heading west on Thursday morning and about 100 people gathered to shake his hand, greeting the notable visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Urbana
Admiral Schley
Woman Sues For Ten Thousand In Injury Suit
Cyrene Deputy seeks ten thousand dollars from the street car company claiming injuries at Washington and deiialists. She alleges that after alighting from one car she was struck by another approaching on a separate track without warning.
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Cyrene
Washington
Sawmill Boiler Blast Kills Worker in Howell
The Smiths sawmill near Howell Michigan was shaken by a boiler explosion on Thursday morning. Ned Carlin was killed when he was blown to pieces while D O Smith suffered serious injuries.
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Howell, Mich
Smith
Here
Ned Carlin
D. O. Smith
All Day Bargains Headlines and Fragments
A garbled ad page lists prints, fabrics, and groceries with varied prices. Items include prints yardage, cretonne furniture fabrics, men's shirts, seaside flannels, ticking, sheeting, muslin, velvets, sateen, percaliine, duck fabric, and candy. The ad also mentions salmon, hominy, jelly, and assorted fruits with several unit prices.
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Momtow
Argoese A Ree
Columbia River
Molten Metal Explosion Hurts Six at Missouri Furnace
Six men were injured Wednesday night in an explosion of molten metal at a Missouri furnace. About 30 tons of metal backed up by a crevasse burst free, striking a water pool and detonating. Jose Penturi was hurled 40 feet through the air and is in serious condition.
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ST. Luis
Missouri Furnace
Jose Penturi
Gambler Squires Draper Ends Life After Wifes Illness
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 18 Squire Draper a well known gambler left his dying wife at her bedside and went to a porch test firing two bullets into the ground before shooting himself in the head. He died instantly, investigators said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Squire Draper
Paralyzed General Kirkland Stricken in New York
Gen. W. W. Kirkland father of Hardee Kirkland of Grand stock company last season was stricken with paralysis in New York on Sunday and is very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kirkland
Hardee Kirkland
Grand Stock Company
New York
Miners' Troubles Prompt Officials Removal Across States
Sheriff Young and two Shoshone county commissioners in Idaho have been removed by the governor. Governor Jones orders Sebastian county Arkansas sheriff to disarm miners at Huntington where a battle occurred. General Merriam at Wardner Idaho says arrests are being made in strict compliance with state law.
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Young
Shoshone County
Idaho
Gov. Jones
Sebastian County
Arkansas
Huntington
Merriam
Wardner
Turks Renew Attacks on Armenian Christians at Diarbekr
In Diarbekr Asiatic Turkey reports say Turkish forces renew assaults on Armenian Christians. In Paris officials appoint 1000 special policemen and 100 detectives for duty at the exposition.
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Vienna
Diarbekr
Asiatic Turkey
Paris
Bankrupt petition filed for Jos Habig of Indianapolis
The bankruptcy petition shows debts of 2208 dollars and assets of 402 dollars, all absorbed by the exemption claim. Jos Habig is listed as the debtor, with filing occurring Thursday afternoon in Indianapolis.
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Jos. Habig
Indianapolis
City Grain Market May 15 Prices and Totals
Wheat steady to firm with No 3 red at 70 to 70 1/4 cents. Corn varied from 30 to 44 cents for white and yellow grades, with multiple lots reported. Oats dull with No 2 white around 30 cents. Hay No 1 timothy priced about 9.25 to 9.75 dollars, No 2 timothy 38 to 38.25 dollars.
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City
Shiel Anti-trust Market Report From Indianapolis
R. R. Shiel & Co notes light receipts and a steady market in Indianapolis on May 18. Eastern markets are strong, but the Trust refuses to sell. Quotes include 250 to 250 averages at about 8.92, 3.97, 15 and calves in demand as buyers show strong interest in cattle and calves amid patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Andree's Arctic Letter Found in Tucland Coast
Viking reaches tierut from Seydis Viord with news of a bottle letter by Herr Andree, famed Arctic explorer. The note, addressed to the Gothenburg polar expedition and bearing Andree's stamp, was found by a farmer on Tuc land's northeast coast in April and handed to a Thister Fiord merchant for dispatch to Gothenburg.
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Edpinburgh
Viking
Teirut
Seydis Viord
Herr Andree
Tucland
Gothenburg
Sweden
Andree
Thister Fiord
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle Prices and Shipments
Market overview shows active trading with cattle and hogs and varied quotes. Good to prime steers range 1.25 per lb, with several weight classes and quality grades listed. sheep and lambs also priced, hogs mixed. Shipments Thursday noted, cattle receipts around 200, hogs 6,500.
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Indianapolis
PS .Ceecaceres Sevesenesesenees
For Rent and Help Wanted Classified Fragments
Furnished room with light housekeeping at 712 Fort Wayne avenue. Wanted help, good girl for general housework in a small family at 1308 West Washington ex 0. Woman for general housework needed at 1119 North Senate avenue.
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Fort Wayne-ave
W. Washington
Senate
S. East St
N. N. East
Capitol
Alabama-st
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Mississippi
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