Ames noted for military service and political roles
Ames, a brigadier general in the Civil War and a figure in Civil and political life, is described as holding to his posts under fire and resisting a storm in a campaign. He resigned from the regular army in 1870 and later commanded brigades in Spain. He is the son in law of Ben Butler and served as U.S. senator from Mississippi 1870-73 and as governor 1874-76.
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Asimas
Ames
Fords
Spain
Santiago
Ben ‘Butler
Mississippi
Agreed to Die Together in Missouri Motel
William Hummel and his wife Frances were found in a Olivette hotel room with gashes from a knife in an apparent joint suicide attempt. He survived with poor prospects. she is not believed in danger. They had traveled from Mexico City two weeks earlier seeking money lost in racing ventures and planned their deaths after two sleepless nights. They were married six years ago in Covington, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Satury
Covington
Americans Rally Supportive Notes From Hague Conference
The American delegates at The Hague receive letters of sympathy from across the United States and express surprise at the broad interest. The conference schedules three divisions for separate war discussions with sessions starting Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday.
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the Hague
United States
Eens
Snow in England Reported in May Snowfall
Heavy snow fell in Yorkshire and Westmoreland counties on May 22, reporting unusual late season wintry weather across England with residents surprised by the icy spell and flurries noted in several towns.
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England
London
Yorkshire
West Moreland
Birth and Death Notices From Local Ledger
Births list several families and newborn girls and boys with addresses in Chicago area including James and Emma Farrell Olive and 1117 Olive. Deaths note various ages with causes such as hemorrhage rheumatism consumption heart disease and pneumonia across many streets including Turner Turner and Bergen.
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James
Emma Farrell
Sheffieldee
J. E
Catherine Mower
Olive
Lillie Trindle
N. Pennsylvia St
William and
Barbara Black
Lud- Pow-Ave
Mhos
Lizzie Shea
W. Merrillboy
Ulake
Fredericka Kierdorf
Kanas F.girk
Oly Wh
Laura Williams
Dearborn
Chellst
Shinand
Cora Shaffer
Tacoma Ave
Congressmen Debate Trusts and Overcapitalization
Congressman Overstreet downplays the sharp split with Congress and previews action on anti trust matters. He cites the Sherman act case before the Supreme Court and warns over capitalized schemes relying on wind and water. He notes job losses and shifts in public sentiment ahead of a likely platform change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Overstreet
Congressman Landis
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Rag picker Charles Stone Arrested for Attempted Assault
Rag gatherer Charles Stone was arrested Monday by Bike-cops Schroeder and Hauser for an attempted assault on Addie Burnett of 456 West Court Street. He was seen carrying a rag bag and a nearby scream frightened a bystander before Stone fled. The girl was not harmed and Stone is described as simple minded and not regarded as responsible for his acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stone
Schroeder and Hauser
Addie Burnett
W. Court-st
Sven
Stone
Ile
New Post Office Site Considered by Washington Officials
Supervising architect Taylor, after inspecting Indianapolis for a new post office site, has filed his report with the secretary of the treasury. He offers no firm recommendation but Mr. Tavinr may give an opinion on location. The key issue is whether enough space exists to remodel the old building or whether the site should be completely rebuilt.
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Washington
Washington, DL UL
Taylor
Indianapolis
Postofice
Secretary of the Treasury
Afr
Tavinr
Tremendous Explosion Destroys Powder House in Millers Station
At midnight the Black powder-house of the Aetna powder works near Millers Station Indiana was destroyed by an explosion. No fatalities occurred. The blast shook the earth for miles and caused unspecified property loss.
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Millers Station
Ind
Aetna Powder Works
Dentist shot by former teacher sparks divorce suit
In Ogden Utah May H K Fisher a prominent local dentist and a married man was shot by Lauren Geer a former public school teacher after a quarrel in the doctor's office The incident followed a dispute and a divorce suit filed by Mrs Fisher in the days prior to the shooting.
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Ma'am
Ogden
Utah
May
Hk. H. Fisher
Wes
Lauren Geer
Fisher
Review shifts to independent evening paper in Crawfordsville
The Review, a democratic morning paper, announces it will become an independent evening paper in Crawfordsville Indiana on May 22. The weekly edition will remain democratic, and the paper says it was not fairly treated by rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
the Review
Democratic
Argus- News
Calf-killing mule terrorizes Loganport farm
In Logansport on May 22, farmer John Debo reports his herd harmed by an old mule released back into fields. The animal reportedly seized a calf by the neck and shook it to death before resuming work in the furrow.
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Logansport
John Debo
Child Swallows Tack Two Years After The Fact
Lawrenceburg Indiana May 22 The two year old son of William Wilson coughed up a carnet tack that it swallowed two years ago The child had wasted away until it was a skeleton now recovering after the needlelike object was expelled from his stomach
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
William Wilson
Corea Seeks Eight Million Dollar Loan From Russia
Tacoma May 22 Corea requests a loan of eight million dollars with Russia to secure critical concessions as a bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea
Tacoma
Wash
Russia
Town Talk: Multiple Arrests and Incidents Reported
Dolly Johnson was arrested for allegedly stealing a watch from William Sogemier. Sandy Sanders was arrested on W Washington Street for allegedly stealing Dr Morrison's watch. Mrs M M Landis was knocked down by a scorcher but not seriously hurt. Mary Dillon was taken to the station after being seen acting queerly near W Eleventh Street and heading toward the canal. she was described as insane. Nelson D Brayton, son of Dr A W Brayton, has returned from Bellevue Medical College and will work in New York. Celery-Vese cures headaches and neuralgia. harmless and pleasant.
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Dolly Johnson
William Sogemier
Sandy’’ Sanders
Washington St
Bray and Holtz
W. Hleventhst
Nelson D. Brayton
A. W. Brayton
Bellevue Medical College
New York
Rug catalog list of varied fabrics and sizes
Reversible fiber rugs 26x4 inches 2.02 to 2.43 each. BrusseLine reversible 30x60 inches 2.00 to 2.39. Moquette rugs 21x64 inches 2.00. Mattings China varieties 20c to 0.14. China heavy grade 3c. Japanese selection 20c to 0.30. Ingrain carpet designs Japanese 30c.
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China
Ingrain
Nottingham
WM H Block Co Faces Row Over Ow 13 Payment
Local note reports the WM H Block Company linked to an ow 13 payment issue with the firm named as a party. Court or financial records are not detailed in the readable text.
Indiana City Courthouse Fines Divers for Gambling and Brawls
Judge Cox presided as gamblers and craps players faced fines up to ten dollars in Indiana Ave raids. Several defendants, including Arlen Pool and Charles Wardell, were released after “push” incidents. Hair-pulling and assault cases yielded modest penalties. A local laborer received a one dollar fine for disorderly conduct. May 2 in Tusville noted Nancy J. Hurst’s eighty third birthday with five generations present at a Baptist pastor’s home.
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Judge Cox
Schroeder Stone
Indiana Ave
Andrew J. Liouston
James. Booker
Henry Thompson
Harry Williams
David Cooper
Wesley Young
Arlen Pool
Henry Vwleming
Charlies Haskett
Charles Wardell
Sturday Ht
Sergeant Schwab
Paireman Shafer
Lawler
Leber
Tusuville
Ind
Nancy
Hurst
Indiana
Hlomer
Turst
Commercial club weighs White River navigability
Indianapolis leaders support examining White River navigability. WW English, president of the Commercial club, says developing water navigation would bring immense regional benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
White River
KE. English
Indianapolis
Wire Whispers From Across the Nation
Perry Belmont and wife left Kentucky for New York. A Detroit burglar with 15 gold watches and 99 opals is arrested. A babe found along a riverbank near West Virginia is believed motherless. After Second volunteers left Savannah privates refused to let certain officers ride. Archbishop Ireland dined with King Leopold in Brussels. Transport Sherman sails for Manila with Sixth Regulars. Elopement and murder attempt in Glasgow Kentucky. Smallpox in Owensboro. Delphian jailed for assault on a minor. jail guarded to prevent lynching. Anti-saloonists seek local option. saloonists threaten tax list action. Various crimes and incidents unfold from Ohio to Washington in brisk wire-service style.
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Perry Belmont
Kentucky
New York
Charles L. Buel
Trevor
Chicago
Toledo
Traction Company
Tyntle Dich
America
Detroit
West Marshal College
W. Va
Savannah
Archbishop Ireland
U.S
Bellamy Storer
King Leopold
Royal Police
Brussels
Frankfort Meade
Ponce
P. R
United States
Franz Leiter
Berlin
Sherman
Manila
Fred Grant
Newton Gibbs
Arizona Hufford
Glasgow
Hufford
Gibbs
Charles
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan College
Jefferson Kelly
Wilhelmina Tucker
Leroy
Alton Railroad
George Jessup
Will Reinig
Jack Hite
Paducah
McKinley
Washington
Gen. Brooke
Injured Driver Thrown During Runaway Crash
The right ear of Thomas Hastings of 2451 East Washington Street was nearly torn away, with a broken nose and numerous bruises after horses bolted while unloading. Hastings, a driver for Wow Beek, was crushed between wheels and horses as he was struck and thrown.
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Thos. Hastings
Washington T
Mendix
Wow
Beek
Meat Man
City Grain Market Report May 22
Wheat prices mixed with No. 3 red at one car, Corn bids include No. 0 white and No. 4 White across several car lots. Timothy and oats show dull to steady activity with No. 1 timothy at high bids and mixed offerings in smaller lots.
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City
Hiay
Timothal
Timothy
Wheni
Quici
Tse
Wagan
Corn—Laul
Anti trust live stock market report from Indianapolis markets
R. R. Shiel & Co report light receipts for the season with strong prices in eastern markets. Squire & Co bought 427 double decks in Chicago, with demand from eastern buyers, while the Trust blocks open markets. They claim to have a wide buyer network and promise higher returns for stock sent to them versus Trust trading.
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R. R. Shiel & Co
Anti-trust
Sicek Marke
Indianapolis
Ind
Tse
Inc. P. Squire & Co
Chicago
Lqurie & Co
Chienase
Squires & Co
Parsons
Squire
Petition Drives Bridge at Central Avenue Center
Taxpayers sign a large petition urging a stone bridge at Central Avenue. The document, presented to the commissioners on Monday, notes many Central Avenue residents support the project and hints at a broader town movement to push it forward.
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Central-ave
Monda
Central-av
Bicycles for sale and assorted classifieds in Featherstow
A late collection of classifieds lists items and notices including high grade bicycles at 2% each with Bell and Iama brands, furnished room wanted with private family at M 16, a young lady seeking any kind of work on 42 E Market St, rooms for rent at 106 E Michigan St, job ads for Dugdale Can Co workers at S Meridian St and Belt Railroad, a good housekeeper or chambermaid sought at 18 W New York St, two painters at 2264 Corewell Ave, and archery event this evening after 6.
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Featherstow
Bell
Iama
I. Ghiostey
SUN
New York-st
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