Row in Camp Gray to be Reformed Under New Name
A bitter split threatens Indianapolis Democratic circles as Camp Gray nears disruption. A powerful quartet allegedly seeks control to push their ends, with plans to reorganize as Jackson league. Gen Koontz and others are named in a brewing power struggle dating back to 1888.
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Gray
Indianapolis
Jackson League
Gen. Koontz
Haseen
W.P. Smith
Col. Shaw
A. C. Newlin
Isaac N. Bradwell
W. P. Smith
Camp Gray
Messrs. Smith
Shaw
Koontz
Maj
W. W. Robbins
Jake” Emrich
Capt. Tarkington
Abner Newlin
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Hungary and Regions
The Standard's Vienna dispatch reports Sunday’s earthquake was felt in Moravia southern Hungary Dalmatia and Laibach with daily shocks continuing in the area. Serious tremors were also recorded in the Ionian islands and London notes the event from May 20.
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Hungary
London
Standard
Vienna
Moravia
Dalmatia
Laibach
Ionian Islands
WRECKED Ceylon Barks Crew Drowned Near Dover
The Norwegian bark Ceylon capt Olsen was wrecked near Dover England on May 20 six of its crew were drowned. For the Ford's Theatre victims in Washington a congressional committee began its labors on May 20 to investigate the surviving victims and report to Congress. Sam L. Douglas manager of Billy Tron pool room was arrested Monday on gambling device charges, posted bond, and was released after prior trials ended with a hung jury.
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Dover
Eng
Ceylon
Olsen
Washington
Congressional Committee
Ford
Congress
Douglas Agaain
Sam L. Douglas
Billy” Tron
Mrs Holden Dies After Long Illness At 78
Mrs Maria Holden aged 78 died Sunday afternoon after prolonged dropsy at the home of her daughter Mrs Dr L C McLain 710 North Alabama street.
Mrs Lease to Practice Law in Topeka Kansas
Washington dispatches note Mrs Lease will practice law in Topeka Kansas while stubs report St Albans Virgin Islands suffered a 400000 fire Sunday Mexico enacts death penalty for train robbers three men perished in Birmingham Alabama Sunday Gen Harrison posed for a White House portrait in New York Saturday Carlisle departs Washington on southern speaking tour Mrs Frank Leslie to England to visit Mrs Wilde former wife crest lost steamer Chicora ashore near Benton Harbor Michigan Robert Tyler son of President Tyler dead in Washington Also ad copy for Lemon Tonic Laxative and Home Brewing Company products mentioning prices and a telephone number
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Lease
Topeka
Kan
St. Albans
Mexico
Birmingham
Ala
Gen
Harrison
White House
New York
Carlisle
Washington
South
Frank
Leslie
England
Wilde
Chicora
Benton Harbor
Mich
Robert Tyler
Tyler
Presbyterian Rally in Tomlinson Hall for Home Missions
A large Sunday morning gathering at Tomlinson Hall featured Presbyterian congregations from the city. Led by John H. Holliday and Mayor Denny with Prof. Arens directing music, the rally supported home missions and raised about $2,000 plus $100 in subscriptions.
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Holliday
Indiana
Commonwealth
C. I. Thompson
General Assembly
Mr. Holliday
H. C. Long
Croton Oil In Custard Pie Sickens Workers At Indy Plant
Four "scab" moulders at the West Indianapolis car works fell ill Saturday after eating custard pie laced with croton oil. Dr Morrow found the contaminant. all recovered quickly and returned to work. Union member D F Vance alleges company motive, but union officers deny and refuse to name victims.
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Indianapolis
Morrow
D. F. Vance
Dog bite scene at Circle House leaves man injured
Frank Walton frescoer of 52 Bradshaw Street was bitten in the left thigh by a large Newfoundland dog lurking near the Circle House. He fled toward his home, fainted at the Washington Pennsylvania corner, was treated at the dispensary, and fears hydrophobia. The dog’s motive remains unknown.
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Frank Walton
Bradshaw St
Circle House
Walton
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Darnell
Drunken brawl ends with throat slashing at saloon
A drunken fight at the Big Four saloon on Seventh Street left Samuel Halton severely gashed in the throat. Jacob Weeks and Leonard Tharp were arrested for assault and battery with intent to kill. Halton's injuries delayed the case to June 4. Weeks claimed all were drunk and denied further comment.
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Big Four
Seventh St
Samuel Halton
Lafayette St
Harold
Jacob Weeks
Leonard Tharp
Halton
Weeks
Tue Sun
Anna's Bloomers Arrest Highlight Weekend Drunken Escapade
Anna Phillips appeared in public in bloomers while drunken and attempting to ride her bicycle on West Seventh Street Saturday night. She refused to reveal her address. Police-matron Buchanan processed her, and Monday she was ordered to pay five dollars plus costs in police court before Judge Stubbs.
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Anna Phillips
W. Seventh-st
Buchanan
Anna
Police Court
Stubbs
London bells and park entertainments this week
Amusements note that the London bells troupe of 20 girls will perform at the Park all week with song and dance. The Grand opens Monday with The Second Mrs Tanqueray, then The Ironmaster on Tuesday and The Queen's Shilling on Wednesday. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for health and vigor.
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London Bells
Mayoral Nomination Fights Shape Up In Meridian
Meridian merchants and Republicans push Fielding T. Lee a top candidate for mayor. Trusler faces opposition from Grand Army veterans led by Gen Weaver who vow not to back him. Debate centers on business credentials versus political ties as league events impact support.
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Preston Curry Trusler
Grand Army
Trusler
Gen. Weaver
Tuk Sun
G.A.R
Adjt
Smock
Ambrose Hamlyn Charged With Mail Robberies Missing Bond
Ambrose Hamlyn a veteran letter carrier failed to appear before Commissioner Van Buren for his 1000 dollar bond forfeiture after being charged with abstracting valuable mail packages. Federal agents sought him after a string of thefts, with Mrs Snyder’s package found on his desk and later identified items recovered. Hamlyn was detained briefly but released on own recognizance as authorities pursued him.
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Ambrose Hamlyn
van Buren
Collings
Fletcher
Hamlyn
Atal Wena
Indianapolis
Andrews-st
Deery
Ir. Deery
Washington
van Wye
Geo. Snyder
Meridian-st
Washington St
Jie
Commissioner van Buren
Julius Walk
Hamilyn
Mayor weighs plan after streetcar track change
IT STARTLED HIM But He Believes It Is the Best Plan After AIL News reached the mayor Saturday afternoon that the street car company on Washington st between Illinois and Mississippi sts replaced torn asphalt between rails with boulders while outer driveways were asphalted to the rails He consulted the city attorney and city engineer but will not announce results until Tuesday before the board of works He told Tux Sun Monday Previous nineteen inch spaces on outer sides of the track troubled vehicle wheels and the new arrangement places boulders in the center where a carriage seldom travels which he believes is better He plans to speak before the Board of works on Tuesday
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Illinois
Tux Sun
Board of Works
Astern Stars
Brightwood
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Young Maroons
Loyals
Young Unions
Yonkers
New Drop
Etons
Owls
Eas Trust
Chas. Smock
Monarch
James Benson
Indianapolis
Theodore Morgan
Ilinois
Southsts
Hetherington & Berner
Bartholomew
Smith Pane
Mat Hamilton
Chief Splann
Johnnie Simcox
Station House
W. Washington
Dugan
Johnnie
Board of Safety
Joseph Beatty
Coulins
Roberts Park Church
First English Lutheran Church
Seventh Ward
NO COLOR LINE Chicago Women Lift Ban at Club
The Chicago Woman's Club has eliminated the color line after a heated Saturday night session led by Dr. Sarah Ackett Stevenson. The victory, while significant locally, faces further test in the Federation of Women’s Clubs and allied southern clubs where similar challenges may provoke longer disputes.
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Chicago Woman’s Club
Sarah Ackett Stevenson
Fannie R. Williams
Chicago
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago Club
Federation of Labor
Rachel Moved Only When She Had the Inclination to Do So
A proclamation of excitement rang at the police station on Monday afternoon when Idachel Barber, described as a 300 pound colored woman, was brought in for uncontrollable thirst. Patrolman Recer arrested her on West Washington Street. she filled the patrol wagon and resisted removal. She resisted force, claiming JT won’t run away, and Turnkey Taffe persuaded her into the barn room where she promptly settled on a cot, causing a disruptive crash.
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Idachel Barber
Recer
W. Washington St
Novel Features In Ringling Bros Parade At Indianapolis
Ringling Bros parade introduced novel features amid heavy crowds in Indianapolis on a misty Monday forenoon. One Ringling led in a carriage with other family members in fine traps, joined by principal performers. Beautiful horses, superior bands, and a sweet liberty bell chime marked the procession, while well-groomed animals drew crowds as tents filled for the afternoon show on West Washington street.
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Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Ringling Bros. Circus
Ringlings
Indianapolis
W. Washington St
Reading Letters Show No Great Animosity In Copeland Trial
The trial of William Copeland for shooting William Bruning focused on letters from Mrs. Copeland to her brother over years. The state aimed to prove ongoing family cordiality despite severe charges. An attachment for Mrs. Letta Strader of Madison was issued and a witness failed to appear. Copeland is not expected to testify this week.
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Wm. Copeland
Wm. Bruning
Copeland
Bruning
Madison
Fire Bugs Hit Fortieth Street Flats in New York
A six story double flat at 107 West Fortieth Street was set ablaze in two spots on Monday morning. Several other buildings suffered fires as arsonists menaced the vicinity. Authorities report no clues yet. Residents fled in night clothes as damage remained limited.
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New York
Fortieth St
Wilde and Taylor arraigned for retrial at Old Bailey
London reporters note Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were arraigned in criminal court at Old Bailey on Monday for retrial. Wilde appeared healthier and more buoyant while Taylor’s case was heard separately. An attempt to try Wilde first failed and his case may be postponed to the next session with only a slim chance of conviction.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Old Bailey
Wilde
Taylor
Fire Leaves 500 Homeless In Sr. Ansons Wisconsin
A Sunday fire in Sr. Ansons Wisconsin renders about 500 people homeless. Private losses are estimated at 500 dollars while a government building nearing completion is a total loss. Sheltering locations include churches and schools.
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Sr. Ansons
Insurgents raid railroad near Holguin disrupt tracks
A Holguin dispatch reports insurgents raided a railroad near the area, tearing up the track for a distance. They were driven off and the rails replaced. Also included is Indiana weather for the 86 hours ending 8 p.m. May 21 with light showers Monday night and fair Tuesday.
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Havana
Holguin
Indiana
Nettie Clegget Trial Opens in Greenfield For Smothering Child
The trial of Nettie Clegget, the colored woman arrested by Detective Thornton for smothering her infant, began in Greenfield after a Marion county venue change. She confessed at arrest, with Thomas Hanna of Indianapolis listed as one of her attorneys.
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Greenfield
Nettie Clegget
Thornton
Marion County
Thomas Hanna
Indianapolis
Miss Dodge Worse in Washiner May 20
Gail Hamilton reported Miss Dodge much worse on Monday as doctors monitored her condition and extended concern over her health.
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Miss Dodge
Washiner
Gail Hamilton
Wife-poisoner Buchanan to Be Resentenced to Die
Aubany New York May 20 The court of appeals has ordered Dr Buchanan to be taken before the court Monday at 1 oclock to be resentenced to die by electricity Delaware s New Senator Washington May 20 Senator Higgins says he has consulted the best legal talent in the country and is now confident that Henry Dupont has been duly elected senator Constitutional lawyers are almost unanimous in holding this view
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Buchanan
Aubany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Delaware
Washineton
Higgins
Henry Dupont
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Award at Midwinter Fair
A historical note records Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder receiving a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. The item highlights the product's recognition and mentions the event location without additional details.
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Dr. Price
San Francistos
Political tips hint at mayoral nomination fight
A. G. Smith is mentioned as a possible democratic candidate. The ex-attorney general heads to Mountabia. Tom Taggart is repeatedly named as a potential nominee, with Oily Tom open to the bid. Prohis delay nominating until old parties present tickets, with Felix McWhirter and Captain Ritter as two rumored contenders.
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A. G. Smith
Mountabia
Felix McWhirter
Capt
Ritter
Indianapolis masses shape city's bone and sinew
The bone and sinew of Indianapolis are the masses. They represent 9 out of every 10 residents and are Tum Sun's readers. You can reach them by Tau Sun.
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Indianapolis
Tum Sun
Tau Sun
Circus Parade Delays Regency Appointment After Disruption
The circus parade disrupted the regency commission selection to replace Gen. Wallace on Monday. Gov. with baby Claude onlooked as the steam calliope resonated. State secretary Owen and Auditor Daily observed. Treasurer Scholz vanished in the shuffle. Maj. Mulkey, Gen. Packard, and Giere Studebaker named as initial candidates.
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Jasper N. Packard
Giere Studebaker
Gas committee to meet this week in Indiana city
A compressed update notes Cvix Lips reports the gas investigating committee will likely convene this week. Chickamauga commission holds in room 12 at the state house on Tuesday. Sanitarian Wynn calls for a complete overhaul of plumbing at Tomlinson hall.
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Chickamauga
Ottoeller
Wright St
Detective Blue
Myron King
Louis H. Gibson
Greenfield
Walker
Pennsylvania St
Bicknell
State Charities Board
New Haven
Conn
National Charities Conference
Lieber
Indiana Music Teachers’ Association
Max Leckner
New Albany
Supreme Court Declares Income Tax Unconstitutional
Washington May 20 The U S supreme court declared the income tax unconstitutional Chief Justice Fuller read the opinion and the court held that taxes on real estate and personal property are direct taxes and the tax provisions 27 to 87 of the act of 1894 are void The decision follows a private conference with opinions in manuscript and a ruling that the entire income tax law is invalid and to be remanded for relief.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
Fuller
Field
Gray
Brewer
Shiras
Larlan
White
Brown
Jackson
Two Girls in Circuit Court Over Mischief
Two colored girls aged fourteen and fifteen, Alice Lawson and Mabel Halil, appear in circuit court on accusations of misdeeds. Witnesses describe nightly forays, mud throwing, and doorbell ringing. Mrs Lawson seeks reform school placement, but the judge delays ruling after learning the mother acted without her husband's knowledge.
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Alice Lawson
Mabel Halil
Alice
Mabel
Admiral Meade Retired By Presidential Order
Washington May 20 The president signed an order directing Admiral Meade be retired. Ex-Secretary McCulloch and Gen Coggeswell were reported worse Monday morning. Representative Hill’s condition is unchanged. Secretary Grisham is suffering restlessness at night and has not improved in two days.
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Washington
Admiral Meade
McCulloch
Gen. Coggeswell
Representative Hill
Grisham
Daughters of Rebecca Convene at Odd Fellows Hall
At least 200 women attended the Daughters of Rebecca session in Cleveland. Delegates listed include Mrs J P Ross Mrs Beatty Mrs Mollie Pugh Mrs Hunter of Marion and Mrs M O Jones of Fowler. The gathering opened with organizing activities ahead of the Odd Fellows annual conclave.
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Odd Fellows
N. Pennsylvania St
Daughters of
Rebecca
L O. O
Roxa Hathaway
J. P. Ross
Beatty
Mollie Pugh
Hunter
Marion
M. O. Jones
Fowler
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