Wanted Star Actor They Seek Mayor Candidate For renomination
Announcement by Mayor Sullivan that he will run again sparks debate over who could mount a strong GOP challenge. Speculation centers on Ex Mayor Denny Daniel Grubbs Chas Dryer and David Wallace with Wallace favored by some for his energy. Critics fault the Board of Public Safety and redistricting plans as major issues may shape the fall race. Encampment notes report new features including lady sponsors and night parades. Funeral notices mark the day’s obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Denny
Daniel Grubbs
Chas, Dryer
David Wallace
Simeon Coy
Wallace
Aten
Board of Public Safety
Sun
Thos. L. Sullivan
Ofublic Safety
Bigham Lisl
Supreme Court
Wim
Bob Catterson
Sterling Holt
Smith
Martindale
Curtis
Light Artillery
Illinois
Police Inquisition Tests New Regime For Night Force
In a private police station office, Holt Catterson and Clerk Stegg along with Superintendent Colbart preside over an official examination of the night force. Hachman studies a rules book as officials quiz each man on policeman duties and public relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt and
Catterson
Board of Public Safety
Stegg
Colbart
Night Force
Hachman
Steg
Holt
Trishman
Police force slashed amid budget cuts in Cuicano
May 29 Cuicano reports Chief McClaughrey ordered 209 policemen discharged today with another 209 to be dropped tomorrow due to an insufficient annual appropriation. The force is currently inadequate and the move is expected to cause considerable inconvenience, though it is regarded as necessary.
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Cuicano
McClaughrey
Indiana Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting Report
The regular annual meeting of the Grand Lodge I O O F of Indiana opened in the Odd Fellow block with many visiting delegates. W Leedy Indianapolis and other officers attended as committees were formed on state of the order legislature finance and accounts subordinate lodges appeals petitions and appointments unfinished and miscellaneous mileage per diem and degree of Rebekah. The afternoon continued routine business as important subjects were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellow
W. Leedy
Indianapolis
A.Z. Wiley
Fowler
George Ford
South Bend
B. I. Foster
Theo. P. Haughey
Degraa
Rebekah
Charity Officers Elected at Conference
The charity conference elected officers including Myron Reed of Denver as president and Ales Johnson of Indianapolis A G Warner of Washington A L Welch of Colorado as secretaries and W P Letchworth of New York as treasurer Isabel Barrows of Boston was named reporter and editor. From this city committees were formed including Alex Johnson on reports of states John Elder on insane care Miss M S Elder on reformatory work N S Roseman of Buffalo appointed superintendent of the exhibit at the world’s fair Rev Oscar McCulloch to the international conferences committee. Delegates were hosted at the female reformatory then discussions on Pearl and reformatory systems followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Conference
Myron Reed
Denver
Ales. Johnson
Indianapolis
A. G. Warner
Washington
A. L. Welch
Colorado
W. P. Letchworth
New York
Isabel Barrows
Boston
Alex, Johnson
John Elder
M.S. Elder
N.S. Roseman
Buffalo
Oscar McCulloch
Season nears as coaching begins and folk seek cures
Receipts from the first day of music festival seats exceed $5,060. An attorney general notes that a Financing association certificate for money borrowing mirrors a promissory note and is taxable. Marriage licenses issued for eight couples including Blythe Jacobs and Housh Davis. Multiple obituaries and notices listed with names and ages.
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Peple
Brratas
Thomas and
Mary Moore
Fred
Annis Buddle
Mrs. McKinnis
Alfred
Lilly Weizman
Henri and
Marie Witzel
William
Mrs. Fogate
Charles and
Bertha Kritsch
Josephine Wagner
Charles
Lizzie Schneider
Henry and
Hattie Boles
B. P
Julia Ralph
Dentus
Richard Shellner
Douglass St
Margaret White
Root-st
Ti. J. Smith
Broadway
Jagrippe
William Blythe
Jeanette Jacobs
Charles Housh
Minnie Davis
S. M. Robinson
Mary Kreiger
Walter Hanna
Bhlmor Vestal
George Gebhardt
Carrie No
New Rockers at Wim L Elder and Dalton's Store
New lines of footwear and headwear arrive at Wim L Elder's and Dalton's Head and Foot Store. Dalton the Hatter and Shoer at Bates House invites readers to view hats and shoes.
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Wim
L. Elder
Dalton's Head and Foot Store
Dalton
Bates House
Devastating dynamite explosion kills 18 along Hudson line
A dynamite-laden flat car exploded near Tarrystown on the Hudson river railroad. Eighteen dead, thirty-three injured, and four missing as flames hurled victims into the river. Only two Italians escaped by diving into the water. scene described as horrific with wreckage strewn over 600 feet of track.
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Tarrytown
Itill
Hudson River
Holmes’ Point
Tarrstown
Irvington
Wm. Brannigan
George Hecker
Lagnard Pam
Third party movement looms at Cincinnati union gathering
At the Cincinnati National Union Conference on May 20 nearly 1,500 delegates from the west north west and prohibitionists attend as the third party sentiment grows. Indiana’s 180 delegates mostly favor it amid ri se in support and a lively session includes Gougar’s provocative refutation of a local official.
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Cincinnati National Union Conference
Cincinnati
National Union
West
Northwest
East
South
St John
Farmers’ Alliance
Union Soldier
Confedrate
Lockless
Simpson
Indiana
Tnatina Donnelly
Gen. Weaver
Cinncinnati
Committee On Credentials
United States
Helen M. Gougar
Burckhauser
Committee On
Funeral Directors Elect Officers After Morning Session
The Funeral Directors held a short merry session Wednesday morning and adjourned at noon. Elected officers include President Rodney Straw Logansport Vice President W R McClellan Danville Secretary O T Davis Williamsburg Treasurer Chas Wall Logansport A Richmond board of health paper on the care of the dead was read and many reports were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Straw
Logansport
W. R. McClellan
Danville
O. T. Davis
Williamsburg
Chas. Wall
Richmond Board of Health
Young Wife Fires Self in Worry Over Breakfast Absence
Mrs. Sherman Mackey, 23, wife of a College-ova streetcar driver, crashed through despair with a 32 caliber pistol at 10:30 AM. Wounded in the left breast and neck, she implored to die, then repented, with Dr Dunlady saying recovery likely. The motive remains unclear. neighbors heard the shot and found her on the bed. The couple lives at 3831 Alvord Street and have been married about a year.
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Sherman Mackey
Alvordst
Warrant Issued In Domestic Dispute At Fetbleman Office
Mary Wasson filed a complaint against Mrs Stephenson for assault and battery after a Tuesday warrant. Stephenson pled guilty on Wednesday, paid a $10 fine and costs, then argued loudly with Wasson using insults and tempers in a noisy courtroom scene before leaving with umbrellas in hand.
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Mary KE. Wasson
Squire Fetbleman
Stephenson
Mr. Stephenson
Halls of
Justice
Way of the World and scattered 19th century notes
A column of fragmented items notes Huma Richenberry of St. Louis a four year confinement in her home after an act of disapproval by her mother. A Detroit stage troupe confronts officers as the company is forced from a house. John Young Brown Kentucky Democrat candidate gains support via his daughter's campaign efforts. Ge0 Hardy accused of stealing $550 and $53 from his bride in New York with a similar alleged offense in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huma Richenberry
St. Louis
Sho
Emma
Detroit
Simon Legres Kelly
Topey Kelly
Snyder
Foggs
John Young Brown
Kentucky
Young
Congress
Ouinville Courier-Journal
Geo. Hardy
New York
Hertha Kate
Hardy
Hoe
Chicago
New York Store Offers Wide Range of Wallpapers and Carpets
The New York Store advertises a broad selection of wall papers including low, medium, and high cost options and claims unbeatable venue prices. It also promotes carpets as reliable goods at fair prices, inviting shoppers to visit the store.
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New York
East End Gas Scheme Faces Board Scrutiny
The East end gas dispute surfaces as CO-OPERATIVE GAS CO proposes to lay mains under a $50,000 bond while claiming to serve stockholders only. The plan challenges the city gas ordinance and would draw backing from the Trust and Indianapolis concerns. Board members heard the long document but reserved decision. Matt Rodgers resumes duty at No V engine house as driver, and four trustees are elected to manage the relief fund under the legislative act. Firemen will contribute 1 cent to 1 percent of salaries, totaling about 75 pounds monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tucker
Chas
A. Thompson
Caleb
Denny
Jas. T. Layman
Board of Public Works
Conduitt
Mr. Tucker
People’s Natural Gas and Light Company
East End
Trust
Indianapolis
Consideraten
Matt Rodgers
No. V’s
Geo. Diller
Department
Board of Public Safety
Charity Conference Denounces Trap Shooting At Session
The National conference of charities closed with a denunciation of trap shooting as inhuman. Miss Minnie Diener led a tearful rendition of Home Sweet Home as delegates departed. Immigration topics dominated, with reports criticizing pauper influx and policy plans. Indianapolis charities funded the session including 500 for reports, while Horst of Albany presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Charities
Minnie Diener
Indianapolis
Brighton Beach
Chas. A. Horst
Albany
C. Wrightington
Fall River
Mass
Poland
Cadwalder Biddle
Philadelphia
Boards of Charities
Commissioners of Immigration
Fairview Park
H. J. Schonacker
John L. Geiger
James Whitcomb Riley
Frightful Smallpox Spreads Across Mexico and Nearby Areas
May 20 report from City of Mexico details rapid smallpox spread to Chiapas Yucatan Campeche and Tabasco with many deaths. In Secomusco towns the dead are carted away and buried in rough pine coffins with lime. Guatemala reports harrowing progress as well.
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Mexico
Chiapac
Yucatan
Campeche
Tabasco
Secomusco
Guatemala
Story of a House Dispute In Indianapolis Court Case
Mr Miller, away in Europe, rented his Coburn Street home to Charles Kirk. Mrs Miller returned to claim possession, Kirk had her arrested for provoke, and later pleaded guilty to provoke with assault charges dropped. The case links Lemon Rein, Kirk's attorney, accused of actions in West Indianapolis.
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Miller
Coburn St
Europe
Charles Kirk
Squire Feibleman
Mr. Kirk
Kirk
Shooting Tournament Sparks Loud Blue Rocks At Brighton Beach
James Dobbs and a large crowd witnessed a high volume of sparrows released from cages at Brighton Beach. Scores listed include Dennin Elliott Jones O Nusll with 10 points in event 18 and Spencer Adkins Vories with 19 in event 14, among others. The tournament continues Thursday with live birds and over 1,500 sparrows already trapped for entertainment before the final day. Fred Erl of Lafayette and other prominent shooters are set to compete for top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dobbs
Aida
Brighton Beach
Dennin
Elliott
Jones
O'Nusll
Spencer
Adkins
Vories
Mngland
Schick
Skinner
Veries
VanCamp
Pahoer
Allen
Hayes
Désvis
Park
Fred Erl
Lafayette
Steamers Collide on East River Injuring None Seriously
On May 20 thick fog and heavy traffic caused several river collisions on the East and North rivers. The most serious crash involved the steamship Allanborn and the ferry Garden City. Garden City’s midships cabin was struck, half the paddle wheel damaged, a 15 by 20 foot hull hole torn. No one was hurt and passengers were landed safely. Allanborn sustained minor injuries and could not sail to Baltimore on Wednesday.
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New York
Garden City
Allanborn
New York & Baltimore Transportation Company
Baltimore
Langsdale Charged With Assault In Store Fight
Langsdale, son of Ginerge 3b president of the smianiment cowl on, runs a job printing establament at 38S and 40 Alar vlands. He appeared before squire Feiblaman charged with assault on Sos¢ Lewark, a boy who testified. The case was continued to Wednesday for additional witnesses. A Fatal Leap occurred May 20 in New Yor. Mrs Catherine Hussey jumped from a fourth story window to her death, fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Run Langsdala
Ginerge
Smianiment
Squire Feiblaman
New Yor
Catherine Hussey
Argentine Finances and Sporting Notes Prompt Busy Headlines
The governor sent a bill to congress to establish a new national bank with 59 million dollars in capital. Sports chaos erupts as records, horse racing results, and a brutal boxing match dominate the page with names like Bowen and Meyer highlighted amid a collage of scores and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PREGS
Congress
Sporting Lite
War in the Troupe Miss Snyder Quits After Tempest Rift
A review of The Red Hussar at Grand Opera House details a backstage dispute between Maria Tempest and Miss Leonora Snyder. Tempest’s temper and staff drama preceded Snyder’s resignation amid tensions within the Duff Company. Reporter notes drama, cast moves, and related company tensions across the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Hussar
Grand Opera House
du Opera Company
Maria Tempest
Leonora Snyder
Miss Tempest
Miss Snyder
Tempest
Emma Judh
English’s
Opera House
Sach
London
Duff
Mr. Duff
Fires and Fights Stir Multiple Cities Across Nation
Tuesday reports describe five firemen seriously hurt in New York amid a blaze while Labor unrest in Grand Rapids led to a deadly clash between drivers, deputies, and an angry mob. Separately in Providence a sewer incident buried workers and Italians, with casualties. in Knoxville two killings followed a love triangle between Shelton and Stanley. A company advertises lime and cement supplies by A. B. Meyer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kg Charles
Portugal
Davis Shoe Company
Bolton
Custein
Providence
R. I
Blaine
Grand Rapids
Shelton
Stanley
Knoxville
Tenn
Sheltons
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Jesse Dougherty
St. Johns Cathedral
Powers, Blackwell & Demmerly
City of
Paris
Myron W. Reed
W. P. Fishback
Anderson
Cotterell
John Brassington
Louisville
Noblesville
Jonathan Colburn
City Life
Aton
Co-Operative Gas CO
Trust and Indianapolis
MrpuiEeTon
Ohio
Harry Snyder
Heno
August Borger
Northwestern
Terre Haute
Hvansville
Wayne G. Tis
Brooklyn
David Pulsifer
Tenny
Pitcher Finsted
Kansas City
Husted
Harry Smith
Coverton
Titty
Protection
Odrey
Bilgowan
Association
Columbus
Washington i
Casey
Lehaman
Easton and
Gconmner
Athletics
Meakin
Callahan
Cross
Griffith and Hagan
Radbourne
Mullane
Clark
Harrington
Clarkson
Tucker
Bennett
Andy Bowen
Billy Meyer
New Orleans
Myers
Meyer
Nace
Bowen
Marie Tampest
Juch Opera Company
St. Louie
Duch
Louise Meisslinger
Mics Juch
Hedmont
Locke
Srata
Jainter
A. B. Meyer & Co
N. Miss-st
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