Oddities and scandals mix in city and nation
A collage of short items: Rubsam's will leaves $300,000 to his child amid a court fight, a reformed preacher accused in a counterfeit ring near Cairo, odd meteor-like calculations of a billion dollars, burglaries and a 108 year old woman advocating centenarian exhibits, a collapsed captain's widow, locust invasions in Algeria, a New York arson try, a dynamite disaster aftermath, legal notices, and a cow’s ghostly court tale over a railroad death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer Rubsam
New York
Miss Enochin
Rubsam
Crook From China Swindled Banks and Vanished
London reports the sudden disappearance of Gen. Tcheng-Ki-Tong acting as first secretary of legation in Paris and London. He allegedly secured loans totaling millions from Banque de Paris and other banks, authorizing large sums for the Chinese legation. He departed for China from Marseilles after debts and defalcations surfaced, with immunity tied to his diplomatic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
London
Paris
Tcheng-Ki-Tong
Banque du Faris
Times of
Libung-Chang
Tcheng
Chins
Marseiles
Banque de Paris
Times
China
Military encampment seeks top bands for prize contest
Management plans a strict selection from premier military bands only and is in correspondence with leading ensembles nationwide. Entries pour in as Rockville light battery plans a strong bid under Lieut Edward Lambert to win Indiana’s first artillery prize. Indianapolis women will showcase beauty as sponsors with maids of honor representing each company in colors to champion the encampment cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toiday
Rockville
Ind
Indiana
Edward Lambert
Indianapolis
Confessed Murderer Kenny Sentenced to Life in Indiana
In Richmond Indiana May 23 a tramp named Kenney pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the Oliver Morgan case near Lynn. He confessed fully and was sent to the state prison for life. Kenney, en route from Richmond to the southern pen, stayed briefly at Marion county jail with turnkey Bob Emmett. Other items include Duncan charged with attempting to murder his wife in Wales and turmoil at Star Rubber, Hamilton Rubber, Trenton China, and Wovenhose in New York facing possible assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramp Kenny
Ricrmond
Ind
Chas. New
Oliver Morgan
Lynn
Kenney
Richmond
South Pen
Bob Emmett
Marion County
Duncan Arrainged
Carnarvon
Wales
R. UC. Duncan
Washington, D. C
Betws-Y-Goed
North Wales
Duncan
Trenton
N. J
Alffaira
Star Rubber Company
Hamiton Rubber Company
Trenton China Company
Wovenhose Company
New York
Modest Jim Corbett Fights for American Title Claim
In San Francisco May 28 Jim Corbett said if he could redo the fight with Sullivan he could defeat Jackson and claim the American championship. He downplays his injuries, notes Jackson’s shoulder weakness, and cites offers for future bouts including $10,000 for a Slavin match and a $7,500 purse plus $2,500 shares for each fighter from the California athletic club after Shuar day’s fiasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
San Francisco
Jim Corbett
Jackson
Corbett
Bud Renaud
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Slavin
California Athletic Club
Bicycle boom brings new factory to Indianapolis
Indianapolis plans another velocipede factory as a bicycle craze grows. Backed by Conyersville capitalists, the plant signals strong demand. Traveling salesman Theodore Coyle recounted seeing a homemade Indian bicycle in Joppa Missouri, built from a carriage wheel and a small wheel from a wheelbarrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Conyersville
Thaddore Coyle
Joppa
Old Preachers Draw Attention at Presbyterian Assembly
May 23 report from Jennoit notes Rev. W. C. Cattell of Eaton, Penn. spoke in favor of aged and dependent preachers with strong feeling from delegates. Afternoon excursion to Ann Arbor hosted by Gen. BR. Alves to dedicate McMillan hall, donated by Senior dime McMillan. Barnum's Show Coming promises a circus push with Barnum Bailey ads and Fred Lawrence as press agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennoit
W. C. Cattell
Eaton
Pinna
Belbsif
Ann Arbor
BR. A. Alves
McMillan Hall
Dimes McMillan
San Francisco
Barnum
Barnum, Bailey
Fred Lawrence
Sanitary officer condemns 3000 quarts of strawberries
Sanborn condemned about 3,000 quarts of berries Saturday morning at the 5. Delaware street commission houses. Peddlers waited to buy the fruit and it was said much of the city’s sold fruit came from spoiled lots picked over by the commission men for almost nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn
Delaware-st
Bicyclists of Indianapolis Parade Personalities
A colorful survey recalls local figures and their bikes with vivid portraits. Lou Jones rides a large epiritied machine, Rexford treats his safety with care, and Thomas J. Hay shows off grace on wheels. Frank Hancock pilots a big safety, Adolph Schmuck chases an elusive item, Irwin fosters a family of riders, and Prof Heeb exudes professional dignity on a safety. Dr Harty gains confidence with practice, C C Gilmore steers a Columbia safety with a flourish, toeing in and swinging the landing. The piece captures town characters, their habits, and the bicycle boom’s lively scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Jones
Cashier
Rexford
Indianapolis National Loans
Thomas J. Hay
Hay & Willets
Buffalo Bill
Frank Hancock
Massachusetts-ave
Adolph Schmuck
the News
Mr. Irwin
Kregele’s
Sun Bicycles
Irwin
Prof
Heeb
Indiana Business University
Prince Albert
Dr. Harty
C.C. Gilmore
Wayne Insurance Company
Undea
Columbia Safety
Ths
Immigrant arrivals surge in April with 85,001 landings
In April 85,001 immigrants landed in the country. T. A. Wood is the Republican candidate for the Kentucky governor's race. A portion of the Knoxville iron company in Knoxville Tennessee burned Friday causing about $50,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Wood
Kentucky
Knoxville Iron Company
Knoxville
Tenn
Sunday Services at City Churches
Sunday worship schedules list Second Presbyterian led by Rev Milburn with morning memorial exercises. Roberts Park Methodist with Rev Van Anda morning service on Laborers together with God. Seventh Presbyterian with Rev Hunter morning and evening sermons The church and charity and Borrowed trouble. Central Christian with Rev Lucas morning Lessons from the charity conference and an evening memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
Milburn
Roberts Park Methodist
van Anda
Seventh Presbyterian
Hunter
Church and Charity
Central Christian
Lucas
Charity Conference
Dalton Hatter and Shoer Offers Hats and Shoes
Balton's Head and oot Store advertises Dalton Hatter and Shoer at Bates House offering hats and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balton
Dalton
Bates House
Liberty or Prison His Trial Begins Monday
Horton's gang figure in Marion criminal court as Lemon E. Reinhold faces trial for alleged involvement in an attempted robbery. Maj. Mitchell and Attorneys Davis and Martz defend him, with witnesses from Burglar Horton’s circle expected to testify, while local sentiment remains skeptical of Reinhold's innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon E. Reinhold
Marion Criminal Court
Maj. Mitchell
Davis
Martz
Reinhold
Court House
Reinheld
Oeurery Onen
Geo. Reinolds
North Penitentiary
al. Myers
Horton
John Patterson
Heinhold
Patterson
Otto Smith
Thad Stevens
Smith
Smilin
Cincinnati
N. Delaware St
Stevens
the Sentinel
Bob Emmett
Reynold
Reynolds
Myers
Hilton Brown
Cox
Pierce Norton
Entertaining recital by Mrs Prunk and pupils at Grand Opera House
Mrs Hattie A Prunk and her pupils presented an admirable program at Grand Opera House Friday. Notable items included Lilian Atkins's poem Sir Rat Amelia Plaiber's dialect piece She wanted to learn elocution Giorgia Lewis and A S Chatfield in Romeo and Juliet balcony scene Nellie Smith reading Her letter Bret Harte Lusea Florence Mitchell recital Leah the forsaken Maud Dudley dramatic readings and a pair of youthful encores by Florence Atkins and John Dryer The show closed with The governess Upcoming acts include Mattie Goodrich Grizzly Adams Golden Gulch and Faust- mail at Englishs and Park theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie A. Prunk
Grand Onera House
Lilian Atkins
Rat
Amelia Plaiber
Giorgia Lewis
A. S. Chatfield
Romeo
Juliet
Nellie Smith
Bret Harta
Florence Mitchell
Lusea
Maud Dudley
Leah the Forsaken
Florence Atkins
John Dryer
Lacha
Hattie A
Prank
Gospel temperance talk at Military Park Sunday
The Rev. F N Dexter will address Ball Campbell's gospel temperance meeting in Military park Sunday afternoon, inviting local residents to attend and hear calls for temperance reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Dexter
Ball Campbell
Gospel Temperance
Military Park
Poison or Not Polluted Water Near Noblesville Strawboard Mill
Letter writer from Dayton argues water in White River near Noblesville strawboard works remains clean. He cites muriatic acid use and oil foam, asserts oil washes away and Polish claims of pollution are unfounded, noting Indianapolis and other mills also draw from the river. He claims Noblesville mill does not harm water or wells. Bramwell Booth losses in stock broker failure raise Salvation Army fund questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawboard Works
White River
Noblesville
Indianapolis
H. F. Flora
Dayton, C
Ta Sun
the Sun
Tam
Dayton
G. Ll, Hawes Co
City Water Works
Lennon
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
John Taylor
Tts
Booth
Salvation Army Fund
Portrait of Washington Found in Isle of Man Collection
A full length portrait of President Washington by Gilbert Charles Stuart was discovered in an Isle of Man collection formed by a former American resident. The painting was sold at auction this week and is believed to be purchased by the National Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxton
President Washington
Gilbert Charles Stuart
Haan
Isle of Man
National Gallery
Multiple City Sports Scores From A Busy Friday Card
Northwestern Terre Haute 5 Dayton 4 Evaneville 2 Pedria 5. Bleenfield club beat Worthingienus 8 to 2. Llee & Colemans vs Sham rocks at stock yards Sunday. Lotonia derby Saturday. Biveman Valiera Balpowan among entries. Butler DePauw cross bars at old Y M C A park Saturday. Harry Staley released by Philadelphia. Brooklyn seeks him. Grand Avenues Indianapolis lost to Franklin Eccles 9 to 2. Jackson Corbett each awarded 2500 for Thursday exhibition. 7500 offered for rematch. Louisville races times listed. Chicago winners results. Daltons and Grand Avenues to play Sunday 3 p.m. at St. Eoan's Brighthen Grounds. League games: Cincinnati 3 New York 2. Cleveland 5 Boston 3. rain halted other games. Russo described as speedfast pitcher. Association results: Boston 7 St. Louis 7. Columbus 7 Baltimore 15. Athletics 8 Cincinnati 5. Washington 9 Louisville 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Terre Haute
Dayton
Evaneville
Pedria
Bleenfield Club
Worthingienus
Llee & Colemans
Shamrocks
Stock Yards
Lotonia
Biveman
Valiera
Balpowan
Butler
DePauw
Y. M. G. A. Park
Harry Staley
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Grand Avenues
Indianapolis
Franklin Eccles
Jackson
Corbett
Louisville
Longshore
Greenwich
Chicago
Hockseye
Dollie Noble
Daltons
Mr. Casey
Mr. Schaub
St. Eoan
Briehten Bresch Grounds
Cincinnati
New York
Rhines
Harrington
Walch
Clark
Cleveland
Boston
Young
Zimmer
Nichols
Ganzel
Russo
Sever
Chicago Post
Association
St. Louis
O'Brien
Daley
Farrell
Griffiths
Boyle
Columbus
Baltimore
Haston
O’connor
Cunninghan
Townsend
Athletics
Callahan
McKeough
Dover
Vaughn
Washington
Foreman
Mctuire
Daily
Ryan
Can Cancer Be Cured Says Dr Clemmer Offers Remedy
Doctor C Clemmer of 24 E Ohio St claims cancer is curable and guarantees an absolute cure or no pay. He has cured many cases and invites investigation and correspondence. Also advertising window shades and wall paper by Carl Richer at 101 E Washington St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Clemmer
Ohio St
Carl Richer
Washington-st
Promises For Wife Lead to Brief Sentence
Harper the larcenist, a pale 19 year old with two young women beside him, asked the judge to spare him for his wife who is alone and without support. He pled to keep his word and return to trouble if freed. The judge gave 60 days in the workhouse. His father recently pardoned from the penitentiary, and the young wife’s father died in prison. Her maiden name was Howardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Board of Public Holidays
Teamsters
St. Clair Hall
Thompson
Supreme Court
Donnan & Off
Washington St
Elmer Smith
Nlinois-st
S. Wast-st
Smith
Justice Feibleman’s
Haughville
Mia
Louie Wilhelm
Harper
Cox
Tere
Mny
Dever
Teari
Acton
Ind
Howardon
Artillery Drill Team Exhibition At Independence Encampment
The Indianapolis fight artillery will not enter the prize drills at the encampment but will perform exhibition drills for visitors. The exhibition team includes Capt Curtis, Ed Johnson, W H Meyers, Fred Dietrichs, Harry Callon, Homer Van Wie, E H Miller, Chas Renry, W A Heath and A L Willard. The first seven belong to the prize team that won the Kansas City drill last year. Local forecasts predict clearing weather with cooler temperatures tonight and through Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Fight Artillery
Capt. Curtis
Ed. Johnson
W. H. Meyers
Fred Dietrichs
Harry Callon
Homer van Wie
E. H. Miller
Chas. Renry
W. A. Heath
A. L
Gladstone recovers from influenza attack reports
Fresh foreign dispatches note Gladstone fully recovered from his recent influenza illness. Paris experienced a cyclone and water spout on Friday causing substantial property damage. Sir RobertNicholas Fowler MP died in London on Friday from heart disease. Military guards coal lighters at Acapulco to prevent Esmeralda from taking coal by force. The Popes encyclical has been published in full, focusing on capital and labor questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Paris
Robert Nicholas Fowler
London
Acapulco
Esmeralda
Indiana political intrigue and a mounting republic press rumor
The fragmentary report critiques Gov Hovey and calls for an Indiana extra session to address key economic issues. It recounts political chatter about Michener, the court system salaries, and a canceled plan for a new republican daily amid surrounding figures and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovey
Commonwealth of Indiana
General Assembly
Kelly
Gleasner
Supreme Court
Hiliott
McBride
Olde
Coffey
Miller
Tim Griffin
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Holmes
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Delos P. Phelps
Congress
Edward H. Colyer
Newark
Mr. Colyer
John Whitman
Richard K. Fox
Whitman
St. John’s Park
Whitwean
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Gaulrapp
Lansingburg
N. Y
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Schoharie County
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Duff Opera Company
Benjamin Wakefield
Cape Porpoise
Wakefield
Algeria
M. Herculais
Ludlowst
Tarrytown
Michael Monace
Hudson River
Edward Finnegan
Finnigan
Angelo Cinbritto
City Life
Dr. Cravens
Propylaeum
North-st
Murcer
Modest Jim Corbett
The
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Liberty
O’dowd
English’s
Louis Frank Linden
Park
Mattie Goodrich
Golden Gulch
Carter
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Louis T. Michener
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