May festival collapse leaves Nordica and Reid as headliners
Disappointment mounts as Dam voseh orchestra fails to secure, forcing cancellation of the May festival. Instead a grand Monday concert will feature Madame Nordica and Margaret Reid, with $20 sums refunded for festival tickets. Miss Reid will not sing, as a telegram failed to reach her manager and the program was revised. Ticket sales opened Saturday at 2 pm and sold briskly.
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Ehad
Joan P. Frenzel
Madame Nordica
Mar- Reid
Chliewen
Miss RE
Margaret Reid
Festival Musical
Siubens
Boston
United States
New York
Anchorage
Gloucester
Rockfront
Mass
Full dress suit prank at Ideal dancing club
Gus Steblin sought a one night rental for a full dress suit from Joseph Mizbugh. The Ideal club members inspected the display in Tomlinson hall and were shown coats with no backs used for corpses. Mizbugh revealed the ruse, ending the sales attempt and leaving the secretary embarrassed.
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Gus Steblin
N. West St
Ideal Dancing Club
Tomlinson Hall
Bir
Steblin
Joseph Mizbugh
Stehlin
Bushugh
Aly
Mr. Streilir
Mysterious tipster sweeps Yvon’s pool hall for big win
An unknown man visited Yvon's pool hall Thursday afternoon and placed bets at a lively rate. He reportedly won a large amount and departed suddenly. The cashier called it a small loss, while the bookkeeper denied any visitor. Other pool rooms say the man with a tip did not go there.
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Yvon
Couhier
Wealthy Knox County banker Daniel Paul missing in Toledo
Conmaupes Ohio May 20 Daniel Paul a retired banker and prominent Knox county figure disappeared after leaving home May 9 to conduct legal business in Toledo. He carried a substantial amount of money and is feared murdered and robbed.
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Conmaupes
Daniel Paul
Knox County
Toledo
Take Brech am's Pills Indigestion Warning
A brief ad style note warns readers not to fool with indigestion and endorses Brech am's Pills as a remedy. The warning emphasizes caution and urges using the product for stomach relief.
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Brecham’s
Frenzel Bobs Up Again in Refund Bond Bids
Controller Woollen opened bids to refund $421,000 in bonds. Indiana Trust Co offered 358,900 for about 48 percent, 10 cents on the dollar. Coffin Staunton bid 621,000 at 41.5 percent, par, with 4 percent commission. Seasongood Mayer offered par at 4 percent. Other bids failed to meet specs. council must grant special permission for Coffin Staunton. Mayor Sullivan consulted with Woollen and Sissman.
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Woollen
John P. Frenzel
Indiana Trust Company
Coffin & Staunton
New York
Seasongood & Mayer
Cincinnati
Nho
Sisssman
Sullivan
Sunday's World Fair Sparks Olney Intervention Debate
A flood of letters to Attorney General Olney urges injunctions against opening the world’s fair on Sunday. Protests come from Massachusetts and other states. some call for troops at gates. Olney says federal law, tied to Sunday observance, would be enforced if the fair opens. The issue dominates discussions at the Presbyterian assembly as observers watch government stance.
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Wasuineros
Attorneygen
Olney
Massachusetts
Worcester
Mass
Fort Sheridan
Lamont
Carlisle
Washington
Morntntion
Presbyterian Assembly
Hey. J. G. Paton
Ilvasions
New Ilebrides
Hns
Australaia
Tasmania
Jed. Neckar
Evangelical Church
Geneva
Porerseel
National Commission
Cicace
Judiciary Committee
Bia
RIGHT LIVES LOST AT SEA LORD TEMPLETON HURRICANE
The British ship Lord Templeton arrived at Queenstown after a severe hurricane on May 1. Eight sailors aloft drowned, another killed by a yard, and seven injured. Survivors urged the captain to head for Greenstown. Reports also note the steamer Creighside foundered off Nova Scotia with many missing or saved, and bedding washed ashore feared to be from an unknown steamer.
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Queenstown
Lord Templeton
Hawthorne
London
Philadelphia
Bombay
Matehoud Bootewain
Greenstown
Wurminap
N.S
Creighside
Fatazas
Montreal
Hanuma
N. B
City of Ghent
Cape Canto
Nova Scotia
Creeghside
Chester
Vleet Island
Fashions and Friendship Echo in Quotations
A collection of aphoristic lines notes style and social sentiment. It highlights style as a reflection of character and the value of friendship in seeking help during troubles.
Powdertown shanties burned near White River
A small collection of shanties near White River on Kentucky avenue, known as Oklahoma or Powdertown, was nearly destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The origin remains unknown, starting in a shed rented by a man named Evans. Firefighters arrived too late to save several shacks, but no powder houses exploded.
Jaco Miller Dies Suddenly in This City
Jacob Miller found dead in bed at his son in law Frank Lin Spahr's 30 Broadway Street home Saturday morning. He had been well Friday and was seen walking in the streets. The death, due to organic heart disease, was sudden after he had been living with ten children all residents of Indianapolis.
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Jaco Miller
Jacob Miller
Franklin Spahr
Broadwayst
Indianapolis
Local incidents roundup from a midwestern city
A series of short items recounts minor accidents and events: Father Bessonies was knocked down by an electric car on North Illinois street and slightly injured. Nesler beat ayless 100 to 70 in a Denison house pool tournament. a $10 weekly clerk bought festival tickets for himself and a girl and celebrated on Saturday. coals from a timer furnace set fire to Chris Watterman’s roof at 314 East Ohio Avenue, loss $25. about 250 girls from the Girls Industrial School spent Saturday at Fairview Park with free transport. Mitchell and Rug from Richmond Ky crossed through on bicycles en route to Yellowstone. Palace Hotel owner Pritchard returned home with Charles Taylor, charged with robbing the Palace hotel safe of $125, who declines to speak. a careless teamster struck Mrs Barnkamp at Park Avenue and Washington and Illinois streets, overturning the buggy and causing injuries. the Fort Wayne Feebie minded institute inquiry has not reported yet, secretary Johnson notes press reports are opinions. December past Bailey Wiles, a deputy constable, was fined $100 for carrying concealed weapons, remitted by Gov. Matthews after learning Wiles’s good reputation. two engines on the New York Central and St. Louis railroad collided near Argos, Ind., injuring engineer Julian Perriguey. Perriguey sued for damages and won $12,000 in Wells circuit court, Judge Hackney reversed Friday.
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Father Bessonies
Girls’ Industrial School
Fairview Park
Street Railway Company
Mitchell
A. P. Rug
Richmond
Yellowstone Park
W. HH. Pritchard
Palace Hotel
Columbus
Cras
Taylor
Barnkamp
Parkave
Washington and
Illinois-sts
Fort Wayne
Johnson
State Board of Charities
Cach
Bailey Wiles
Wiles
Billy
W. Washington St
Matthews
N. Y
Open Court Murder Shocks Indiana Town
In Danville Indiana attorney C S Wesner was shot and killed by Cola Brown during a court session at noon Saturday. Brown, president of Lebanon gas and light, surrendered and is jailed. The shooting followed remarks by Wesner about Brown during a damage suit involving a man named Joe.
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Danville
Cols Brown
Lebanon Gas and Light Company
Joe
L. Wesner
Lebanon
Wegner
Brown
Wesner
Indianapolis
St Andrew Brotherhoods Convention Opens In Indiana
The St Andrew Brotherhoods convention met at Christ Church, Indianapolis, with S A Haines as chairman and W F Stilx as secretary. Rt Rev J B Kniskerbacker delivered an address. committees formed. other speakers included Thomas Usfleore and Joh Ve Wood. A public welcome was planned. meetings extend through Sunday. News items report President and Carlisle agreeing on financial policy including income tax and Sherman act repeal, with tax on incomes over 5000 likely. Local items note contractor Kennington avoiding work on a Friday start. a Rochester divorce case ends with remarriage. Ku Klux Klan of Panhandle reports a member exposing secrets. Weather forecast: fair with light local rains, cooler Saturday. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertising is noted.
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Pean of
Thomas Usfleore
Indianapolis
Plbs
Penick
Joh Ve Wood
New York
W. Se Sterling
Chigagzo
Jin
Sullivan
Sv. Louis
Republic
Washington
Carlisle
Vie
Congress
CIGARS ARE A NECESSITY IN DIVORCE CASES REPORTED
A string of divorce related actions fills a Saturday docket. Minnie Webber seeks support from James Webber in Indianapolis after desertion and infidelity. a Caffee girl involved, with settlements ending the charges. March sees Minnie Lanpher separation from Charles over abandonment. George McHlanis and others see filings dismissed. A judge rules cigars a necessity in a support case, while Amy Dean’s failure to pay prompts an attachment. Additional notes on reorganization talk and Jennie Carr pardon petition.
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Minnie Webber
Indianapolis
Decatur
James Webber
Webber
Everett
Cuatfee
Weber
iCokomo
Lve
Cailee
Mewie Dean
Matthew
Larner
Dean
Jlami
Mamie
Kiarper
Mahala & Stanyard
Jacob
Winter
Minnie Lanpher
Charles
Iillen
George Mc Hlanius
Amanda
Severe Wells
Margaret
John Lippura
Julia
William Stewart
Taggart Returns From Washington Quiet on State Run
Tom Taggart returned from Washington to discuss political moves in Indianapolis. He hinted at a possible run for state auditor while downplaying immediate campaigns and confirming Sullivan’s backing in the mayoral fight. Other items note Bray and Sullivan, local appointments, and a Nicaragua armistice rumor.
Latonia Races Open Amid Sultry Sky and Light Showers
The Latonia track opened on a sultry May evening in Cincinnati with a partially clouded sky. Light showers briefly dampened the course as spectators watched the opening events unfold.
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Latonia
Cincinnati
Righty Women Tumble at Woman's Congress Session
Shrieks and groans filled the Wesnein hall as a Mooring 20 by 30 foot section collapsed during the closing day of the Woman's congress auxiliary. Eight people were injured but none fatally. Ada Jack and several others reported serious injuries amid chaotic rescue efforts.
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Onicaco
Woman’s Congress Auxiliary
Washington Hall
Art Institute
Brig Ada Jack
Forty-second
Michigan
Jeftlex
A. C. Briggs
Argyle
Woble
O. Greeley
Michigan Ave
Minerva Greeley
Chicago
Townsend
Grand Rapids
C. Northrup
Auburn Park
Ankie Burt
J. Je Laing
Leftley
Guroaco
Davis
Spanish Princess Visits Washington Amid Reception
The Spanish princess and her party stayed at the Arlington hotel in Washington after a White House reception. They were escorted by the Spanish minister and Commander Davis, with breakfasts served royal style and crowds cheering as the princess praised Mrs. Cleveland and Washington.
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Carriaves
Sumer
Arlinetou Hotel
Infan Ulalia
Spain
Senor
Don Pedro
White House
Siva
Cleveland
Wasinscron
Alay
Davia
Justice Habich fines Albert Hutchins for beating wives
Hutchins was fined and released on promise to leave Indianapolis after Saturday. Saturday morning Robert 8. Gano sued William Ti. Smith for 2000 dollars, claiming purchase of half interest in the Carpenter Smith cigars firm and that debts and stock security were undisclosed. New rockers at Wm L. Eider's.
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Habich
Albert Hutchins
Hutching
Indianapolis
Robert
Gano
William Ti. Smith
Carpenter-Smith Company
Smith
Triy Bros
Cincinnati
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Smith’s Dye Works
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Capital City Fence Company
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