Militia Not to Roby Race. Ketcham Calls Action Corker
Attorney General Ketcham asserts the militia will not be used and officials at the state house deny plans to deploy force for Roby racing. A new legal move aims to challenge racing, with affidavits alleging crimes to secure a restraining order from Judge Gillette. The governor’s office remains quiet as lawsuits threaten to test the state’s plan.
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Ketcham
Lake County
Roby
War Department
State House
Myron King
Gillette
Roby Association
Struck by Car Injures Young Girl Near McCarty
Pretty little Goldie Lewis, five, of 51 Chadwick St, attempted to cross West Street near McCarty when Car 334 approached. She was struck, knocked by the lifeguard and carried several feet into 469 S West St. Venders report neighbors' screams. Physicians at the city dispensary treated bruises and injuries, with doctors predicting recovery.
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Goldie Lewis
Chadwick St
Weat St
McCarty
S. West-st
Is Decoration Day a Public Holiday
Authorities announce plans to settle whether memorial day deserves official status and a true public holiday. Past attempts to close saloons on Decoration Day met limited success, and this year saloons may be allowed to operate widely with at least one arrest likely, a case that could go through courts to a final ruling.
Gascogne Distress Reported Near New York Harbor
The steamer Gascogne, overdue by five days, was sighted Wednesday morning and appeared to be in distress as it slowly approached port. Nearby, Sheriff Womack’s delays in appointing a woman deputy sparks a local council of women inquiry into law enforcement and jail conditions. Fire at Anentica destroys six stores and Selver's opera house, with losses near $100,000. A noted thief, John Williams alias Murphy, attempted suicide twice in his cell after arrest in New York.
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New York
Gascogne
Womack
Helen ‘Holman
Grace Clark
Mary Moody
F. F. McCrea
Anentica
Selver
John Williams
Murphy
Owas
Sullivan
Caught in a Wheat Deal in Kansas City
Kansas City firm Schroeder commission company failed for 135000 dollars after a wheat deal left it short with no assets remaining. The May 22 report notes the collapse and lack of recoverable property for creditors.
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Kansas City
Schroeder Commission Company
Cotton Warehouses Fire Wipes Six Blocks at Bootle
A fire swept through six cotton warehouses at Bootle on Wednesday. The blaze consumed about 4,000 bales of cotton as firefighters battled the flames through the day. Local authorities investigated the cause of the blaze and noted the extensive property damage in the area.
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Liverroot
Bootle
Weather forecast for Indiana and state of Hamilton
Weather outlook for Indiana covers 36 hours to 8 pm May 23 with warmer fair conditions. Wednesday night and Thursday expected to stay clear and mild. Also notes Miss Dodge and Gails Washington May 29. Hamilton is still living at noon Wednesday but very low in condition.
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Indiana
Miss Dodge
Washington
Gail
Hamilton
Brass and Iron Bedsteads Awarded Gold Medal
Brass and iron bedsteads receive a gold medal at the Bidwinter fair. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder noted for excellence alongside Pioneer Wnetihouse Co. and other exhibitors.
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Dr. Price
Terrific Nitro-Glycerine Explosion Kills Dozens in Bay Area
A massive blast at the California powder works near San Francisco on Tuesday killed at least fourteen people and injured many in the glycerine mixing department. The blast hurled body parts into the bay and scattered debris for miles, leaving a ruined three story brick building. Foreman Clarence Johnson and foreman W D Taylor are identified among the dead alongside nine Chinese workers and others from Pinole Oakland Martinez.
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San Francisco
California Powder Works
Bay
Clarence Johnson
D. A. Doane
Pinole
M. Minahah
Oakland
C. Vergas
Martinez
W. D. Taylor
Old Shoemaker Found Dead in Buckboard Murder Suspected
Anderson May 22 An old shoemaker known in Summitville Elwood and Orestes was found dead in his buckboard Wednesday morning. William Snelling traveled his shoe mending route and was apparently murdered. His skull was crushed his face bruised and valuables missing with no clue to the criminals.
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Anderson
Wm. Snelling
Summitville
Elwood
Orestes
City Life News Briefs Span Accidents and Local Happenings
Judge McMaster requires licensed gardeners wagons while miscues of 65 year old Michael Riley’s sudden death and a Shelby Street crash case. local clubs plan whist challenges. ward meeting targets saloon laws. police matron ill, nurse friendship with a prisoner noted. Burn injuries from waste paper fire affect two women. jail inmate pleads guilty to mail-box burglaries. Paul Dunbar entertains Y M C A audience with dialect selections. County treasurers seek to test a 791 fee law with Vigo’s suit, Terre Haute attorneys on contingent fee. A long list of marriages, deaths, and the infamous “tonic” ad end.
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Presbyterian Church
Nicholson
Buchanan
Yetta Boenshoft
Woodson Barnhart
Mary Meyer
Church St
Wm. Boylan
Baker
Paul Dunbar
Y. M
A. Hall
Dunbar
Grand Hotel
Vigo County
John H. Wilson
John Lamb
Terre Haute
Birras
Geo
Mrs. Rehm
Mrs. McDowell
Emery
Nona Edwards
Edward
Lillie Harmening
W. A
Josie McClure
Harry and
Mamie Cook
Frank
Maggie Aukenbrock
Albert
Carrie Wick
Chas
Kate Anterbust
Tom and
Mary Cordan
George
Martha Miller
Fred
Matilda Bucham
E. L
Mrs. Olcott
Mrs. Norviel
W. P
Mary Herod
John
Annie Wilson
Ridgely
Mary Hililane
Clarence ‘Butterworth
Lulu van Cleve
Mary Gray
Heéeton Baker
Adele Klebes
Mary M. Baar
Fannie EK. Hamilton
H.H. Wilson
Louis Vansickle
Frank M. Hagley
Grace R. Slider
Fort
Julia Moran
John Riley Stamm
Nettie Alice Gilphin
Thomas Riley
Mary Hett
Francis M.kenny
Florence Griffin
Joseph P. Loving
Hattie Myers
George M. Swain
Daisy Swartzel
Charley A. Lackey
Alica A. Morris
Peter Travers
Mary Rogers
Voorhees Defies Sun with Boastful Age Claim in Seymour Visit
Senator Dan Voorhees, angered by a Sun insinuation, asserted his independence as a free 21 year old citizen visiting Seymour. At Terre Haute he read the paper and confronted the reporter asking about his motives, then remounted to dinner at the Grand hotel with Marshal Hawkins watching. The senator’s dramatic, triumphant exit drew a crowd in the lobby and left readers buzzing about his politics.
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Dan Voorhees
Indiana
Daniel
Terre Hauteau
Seymour
Grand Hotel
Marshal Hawkins
Tau Sun
Jason Brown
Ture Sun
8UN
Tam
Copeland Case: Witnesses Challenge Mental State Claim
Madison residents and neighboring county witnesses testified about William Bruning’s mental condition and Copeland’s motives after the shooting. Old man Bruning’s mind was said to be sound by Gray, while Page recalled Bruning expressing concern for Copeland and misused funds. Mrs. Cooper described her boarding house as respectable and noted Copeland’s wife’s family connections.
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Madison
Copeland
Wm. Bruning
Bruning
Wm. H. Gray
Mr. Copeland
Benjamin Franklin Page
Page
Mary B. Cooper
Brightwood Schools
New York
Leavenworth
Kas
Indianapolis
Mr. Bruning
Mra Copeland
Cooper
Missouri and Michigan push new criminal and election bills
The Missouri legislature passed a pure election measure while the Michigan Senate approved a bill reinstating capital punishment. Frosts hit Lyons New York and Middlesboro Kentucky Tuesday night as Gresham and Deputy McCulloch encountered a similar incident Wednesday.
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Missouri
Michigan
Senate
Lyons
N. Y
Middlesboro
Gresham
McCulloch
Minnehaha Slide Feels Like Top of List as Cowboys Lose
In Indianapolis an uneven clash ends with the Cowboys toppled while ex mayor Sullivan revels in a key strikeout. Cadi Buskirk, Newton Harding, Henry Spaan and others are named among attendees as Motz and Newell spark efforts with a late three-bagger and strong defense.
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Cowboys
Hades
Cadi” Buskirk
Newton Harding
Henry Spaan
Thos. L. Sullivan
Roger R. Shiel
Stoughton Fletcher
W. B. Clark
Geo. Buskirk
W. HH. Hawkins
Myron King
Indianapolis
Ohiost
Klusman
Sullivan
Motz
Newell
Farland Leads Win as City Teams Stir Up Race
Farland sparked a win while Minneapolis fell behind. The scoreline shows Indianapolis ahead with Toronto? and Kansas City trailing. notable hits include McCarthy and Kinsman with two base hits and Hogan Motz Era contributions. Era out records credited to McFarland and Klusman Berge.
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Farland
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Mdlanaapolis
McCarthy
Kinsman
Hogan
Motz
McFarland
Hernon
Klusman
Berge
Outspoken Enmity With Candidate Trusler Draws G A R Denunciations
Commander Galvin of Sheridan post says the Grand Army does not speak for its members on candidate support. He notes most posts condemn Gen Weaver’s interview in the Sun and threaten denunciatory action. Posts J Thomas Gordon Ruckle Sheridan may denounce or withdraw G A R from city politics.
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Galvin
Grand Army
Gen. Weaver
Weaver
the Sun
Preston Trusler
G A. R
Galven
Sheridan Post
Col. Trusler
Wilde On Trial As Second Case Returns To Court
London May 22 Oscar Wilde’s second trial opened with a crowded room as the defendant appeared weary. The proceedings covered the same gross indecency charges for 1893. The Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Alfred Douglas dispute a Piccadilly fight story. Both men were bound over for six months. The Marquis, who offered to fight for 10000, was seen leaving for the Old Bailey to attend the trial.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Marquis of Queensberry
Lord Alfred Douglas
Piccadilly
Lord Alfred
Lord Douglas
Old Bailey
ROPED BASIN SUSPECT WANTED ENCOUNTER
Early Wednesday Chief Splain and detectives pursued Clarence Jackson at Susquehanna and Michigan. Jackson, a former burglary convict, fled when ordered to stop. Detectives fired several shots in the air then captured him for loitering. Case continued to Saturday.
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Splain
Susquehanna
Michigan-sis
Clarence Jackson
Jackson
Clarence
Struck by a Train Injures Veteran Flagman at Depot
Veteran flagman Pat Lamorry stationed at the Massachusetts avenue depot was struck by a Big Four train Wednesday morning. He sustained severe head injuries, a loss of hearing, and was unaware of the approaching train as he attempted to cross the tracks. He was bleeding heavily and taken home after Dr. Tinsley treated him.
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Pat Lamorry
Massachusetts Ave
Tinsley
Sharp St
Kendals engagement ends with The Queen's Shilling Wednesday
The Kendals engagement closes Wednesday night with The Queen's Shilling. London belles draw big houses at the Park as the attraction runs all week with the same bill. Lemon Tonic Laxative offered, large bottle 50 cents, touted as best spring tonic for ladies. Try It.
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Leman
Postmaster Sahm Returns From Texas With Tales
The Popular Postmaster Sahm arrives back in Indianapolis after a Texas trip filled with colorful observations. He recalls greasers in San Antonio, a Sun photo on a bucking bronco, and the gambling rooms of San Pedro. Sahm notes Arkansas rain, Little Rock, and the vast sewage contract in San Antonio while meeting Vic Backus and Geo W. Russ.
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Sahm
Texas
Federal Building
Tux Sun
Ollie Reveal
Indianapolis
Mr. Sahm
Arkansas
Little Rock
San Antonio
Tim Sun
Wilding, Marshall, Backus & Mines
Vic Backus
Backus
San Pedro
New Braunfels
Germany
Geo. W. Russ
Gov. Williams
Presentation at the queen’s drawing room noted
Miss Herbert, daughter of the secretary, was presented at the queen's drawing room on a Wednesday in May as part of a formal court display. The event underscores ongoing royal ceremonial duties and households.
Political Points and Smear as Mayoral Sprees Rise
John Ward and Joe Moppiany clashed in the courthouse corridor over Dy Wagner and Pres. Trusler with Ward denouncing Trusler and Denny while warning of reforms and outsiders. Foppiano warned of Illinois connections if Wagner wins as Will Taylor withdraws from the race. Marion club members skewered Police Supt Powell and pressed Judge Stubbs for leniency. Leman Laxative ad ends the item.
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John Ward
Fourth Ward
Dy. Wagner
Joe Moppiany
Pres. Trusler
Court House
Ward
Trusler
Cale Denny
Wagner
Marion
Foppiano
Illinois
Altgeld
Marion Club
Powell
Judge Stubbs
Temple of Justice
Stubbs
Hardy on Harrison and the Honey Question
Congressman Hardy visits the city and ratings Harrison as a receptive candidate with Reed as next choice after Harrison. He cites tariff and deficit issues, calls Harrison a double-standard man, praises his foreign policy, and notes Col. Hardy will not reveal contents of letters from Speaker Reed amid chatter of a Reed boom.
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Hardy
Reed
House of Representatives
Harrison
Sun
Gen
Clarkson
Indiana
Gem Harrison
McKinley
Gen. Harrison
Col
Harrison meets a group of political figures in New York
General Harrison greeted a notable mix of politicians in New York on Wednesday morning. He received Senator Elkins of West Virginia and editor Charles Emory Smith, then spoke with Senator Carter of Montana and Dr. Rathbone of Hartford among others before proceeding to his studio.
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New York
Harrison
Elkins
West Virginia
Charles Emory Smith
Carter
Montana
Rathbone
Hartford
Atlanta duel report unsettled as officials refuse comment
In Atlanta on May 22 Col. Rountree and Dr. Westmoreland are both in the city and refuse to be seen on Wednesday. Neither will issue a statement regarding the report that they were dueling.
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Atlanta
Col. Rountree
Dr. Westmoreland
Embezzlement Charge Against W P Robinson in New York
W P Robinson was arrested Tuesday night in New York and charged with embezzling $10,000 from Tillotson and Sons, literary purveyors. The theft is reported to have occurred over several years.
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New York
W. P. Robinson
Tillotson & Sons
Pointed Order to Hire Only Native-born Election Officials
New York on May 22 reports Police Commissioner Roosevelt will appoint election inspectors poll clerks and ballot clerks only if they are native born and of intelligence and integrity. The directive targets the foreign element in local elections.
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New York
Roosevelt
Roth Opponent Meet to Name District 7 Candidate
In South-side club rooms at 300 Virginia-ave Friday evening leaders and voters discuss likely challenger to School commissioner Roth in district 7. Dr. Bigger and Dr. Ferree emerge as top contenders with plans for a selecting committee as in Adam's district. The push aims to defeat the popular Irish hill booster.
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Roth
Virginia-ave
Bigger
Ferree
Adam
Irish Hill
All Over But the Hissing Diplomatic Moves Sharpen
YoxuoHama May 22. Diplomatic relations between China and Japan have been resumed. Hayashi has been appointed minister to Pekin and Bokuyeiko has been appointed acting premier of Corea.
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YoxuoHama
China
Japan
Hayashi
Pekin
Bokuyeiko
Corea
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