Was McPherson Murdered In Indianapolis Hotel?
An autopsy shows George McPherson of Orange County Indiana had a fractured skull suggesting foul play. Coroner Beck investigates after hotel staff found him unconscious in a Parker Hotel room, with no clear reason for a bed fall and no witnesses of entry or theft.
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Geo. McPherson
Beck
Pinsburg
Serr
Fiat City
Orange County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Parker Hotel
E. Washington St
City Hospital
Sidney McPherson
McPherson
Attempts to Rob His Father Ended by Murder
Boston May 3 Carl Wriss entered his father's house a prominent citizen and tried to rob him a brother interfered and was almost stabbed to death Carl escaped The Tron Hiairs Still Fives Cincinnati May 2 The first branch officers of the new iron hall were inducted and ten certificates transferred indicating many members of the original Indianapolis iron hall joined the new group
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Almoss
Boston
Carl Wriss
Carl
Cincinnati
Iron Hall
Indianapolis
Weather forecast and fires dominate Cambridge City report
The item notes Indiana forecasts for the 36 hours ending May 24 1804 with mixed outlook and cooler night. It also reports a Cambridge City fire destroying Hahn's dry goods and Ebert's grocery with losses around 10000 and limited insurance.
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Indiana
Ricumonya
Hahn
Ebert
Cambridge City
Coal famine shuts Princeton Ind industries and sparks nationwide strikes
Across Indiana and neighboring states miners walk out amid a coal shortage. Home Mining Co workers in Leavenworth gain higher wages but others in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Maryland see clashes and threatened militia deployment. Central Pennsylvania operators set a May 28 deadline before reassigning jobs and offering protection to returning workers.
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Princeton
Ind
Home Mining Company
Leavenworth
Tusaday
Farke County
Ferre Haute
Centralia
Ill
Danville
Mission Field
Ladalle
Ili
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Terre Haute
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Clinton
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Special sult sat BBle Read Tne by advertising columns
Special notice appears in advertising columns with unclear text about a sale or event. The fragmentary line hints at a sale or listing but lacks readable details, dates, or names to identify the exact item or participants.
The Blue Eyed Veteran Custodian of the Soldiers Monument
Robert Clark, a former minister and ex sailor, now guards the soldiers' monument. Born in Scotland, he served in the army at 15 and whaled the Arctic Ocean for three years. He shares vivid tales of near disasters, a whale tooth relic, and his conversion to religion in Laporte, Indiana.
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Robaert Clark
Mr. Clark
Toers
Clark
Haig
Jie
Scotland
Mastachugetis
Robert Burns
Marongo
New Bedford
Conn
Arctic Ocean
Hudson Bay
S Summan
Arctic
Grifly
Steward
Asilor
New Zealand
Laporte
Ind
McCullom
South Pacific
Suicide linked to crippling money troubles in saloon keeper
The body of Win Selking, an aged German barber turned saloon keeper, lies at his home as investigators reveal financial reverses drove his suicide. He mortgaged his property after a failed garden saloon venture and faced possible charges from a January grand jury. Family and physicians kept silent on the manner of death while locals note mounting economic pressure and a recent divorce.
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Win. Selking
I. Tenreszaest
Recorder’s Ofica
Marion
Miliine
Alosa
Prau
Selxing
Firemnan
Selking
Marrish
Ora
N.Y
Bose
Fallervel
Mern-Bi
Germany
Ap Porton
Felking
Herman Oshier
Salle
Dudge Winters
Oshier
Tie
Harvard scholarship funded by Harriet Heyder gift
Harriet Heyder has bequeathed 5000 dollars to Harvard to establish a scholarship for poor deserving colored students. In other news, Les Holtzman the liveryman was arrested for operating without a license and will challenge the city ordinance in court. The Monowai reports conflict looming in Samoa with government forces moving toward Atua and the king facing a deadline to submit to the Agno party.
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Harriet Heyder
Harvard
Les Holtzman
Alicenas
Holtzman
Samoa
Auckland
Monowai
Atua
Agno
Down to Their Graves in Lexingtone Conference
Confederate veterans and their auxiliary in Lexingtone engaged in a dispute over decorating graves. The ladies’ auxiliary refused to place flowers on Confederate soldiers’ graves unless Col Breckinridge is expelled, which the association officers said they cannot do, causing a adjournment in turmoil.
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Veterans’ Association
LexinectTox
Ats Meatinn
Confederates Veterans’ Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Breckinridge
Women’s suffrage petitions debated at New York convention
Albany May 25 petitions by Mrs Andrews Mrs Hiscock Mrs Belden and others against granting women suffrage were read to the constitutional convention and referred to the official rapporteur with amendments proposed. Adjourned until 10 pm.
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Albany
Charles Andrews
Frank Hiscock
James J. Belden
Constitutional Convention
Anfliege Committee
Lauferbach
Republican Club
Volcano activity prompts island evacuation in Lipari group
A violent eruption and frequent earthquakes drive residents of Stromboli to flee. Relief vessels have been sent to the Lipari Islands as authorities assess the crisis and evacuations proceed amid fear.
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Rerror
Rome
Stromboli
Lipari
Sicily
Republicans Nominate Hastings for Governor at Hannisword
The Republicans on Wednesday nominated Gen Hastings for governor at Hannisword. The brief notice mentions clothing deals offered by Arcadee today.
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Hannisword
Waednesday
Gen. Hastings
Cee Arcadee
Io Today
The brownies in fairyland to aid Flower illusion at Grand Opera House
The ladies of the society arrange the benefit performance for the Flower illusion at the Grand Opera House with seating from Thursday morning at the theater box office. W E Burton stars in Tom Sawyer at the Park theater with audiences large as a change of program Thursday afternoon offers The fireman's love for the rest of the week.
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Grand Opera House
Inglish
Ladies of the Sociaty
Grand
W. E. Burton
Park Theater
Ohio Forger Held for Extradition in Hamilton Indictments
John B Weal lace a suspected forger described as a socialite from Ohio was jailed in New York on Wednesday awaiting extradition papers to face eight Hamilton County forgery indictments. He allegedly used forged checks at the Miami Valley National Bank Hamilton and the First National Bank of Escanaba Mich and tried to pass a $4000 grocery bill on Austin Nichols & Co. after arrival in the city.
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Wildman
Board of Works
Turpie
Washington
Samual
Nrsevel
Oliford-sye
New Jersey
Hermudez Company
Massachusetts Ave
Daugherty
USA
Ginner
New York
John B. Weallace
Ohio
Bietropolitan
Hamilton, Co
Miami Valley National Bank of Hamilton
First National Bank of
Escanaba, Mich
Austin, Nichols & Co
Senate tariff vote looms as Democrats push for quick passage
In Washington on May 23 the Senate heard Gorman promote swift passage of the tariff bill as a major Democratic achievement. Teller’s motion to table the measure failed 28 to 35 with Populists backing Democrats and Hill opposing. The committee probes continue with Mrs. Buttz and Dunphy summoned, while reports show the cruiser Columbia's inspection deeming it highly economical and Lana improving speed.
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Washington
Senate
Gorman
Democratic Party
Genste
Teller
Tas
Hill
Ken
Columbia
Lana
Miners Strike Flares Across Several States
May reports show Pittsburgh and Ohio Valley operators forming a 15 member committee to decide which mines will open at the new wage rate. Checks posted at mines may meet miners to offer the 60 cent rate. refusal could open mines to any workers. Concurrent notes from Charleston and AlabamA districts mention imminent return to work or continued stoppage.
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Wiil Ter
Pittsburg
Oahlo Tside
Francis Isbbins
Onarieston
W. Va
Cleveland
Acme
Sneaday
Lasalle
Alliet
Coal Company
Crey Oy Mustco
Pennsylvania
Alavama
Mexico
Percy Coffin Comment Sparks Bank Trial Narrative
Reporter notes Percy Coffin railing at Deputy Corte's bank trial arguments as weak. Harvey recalls Wooten desk inventor royalty and questions Reed's intent amid cabinet company dealings. Ford Winter opens a second defense argument with characteristic vigorous courtroom demeanor.
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Percy Coffin
Sun
Iuesdey Svening
Corte
Alusing
Ae Harvey
A. &. Read
Mgr. Harvey
Wooten Desk Company
Richmond
Wooten
Genila
Stiil
Barney
Reed
Elient
Cabinet Company
Colfins
Ford
Winter
Populist Party Convening Amid Weather Delays
Joshua Strange, state committee chairman, arrived late as Populists gather for the state convention at Tomlinson hall with about 200 delegates planning three mass meetings that evening. Taubeneck and Paul Van der Voor attended events as J Harper of Illinois spoke at the Engels hotel.
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America
Brend
Joshua Strange
Ir. Strange
Sin
Taubeneck
Tomlinson Hall
Penalists
Englien Natal
Jesse Harper
J. Harper
Ilinois
Danville
Idl
Sun
Juralist
Dinois
National Committee
Paul van der Voor
Flooded towns report rising waters and damaged bridges
May 23 reports show Edinburg and exchange streets flooded with water three feet deep trapping Erle trucks. Front street banks overflowed filling cellars while Johnstown suffers another flood in the Conemaugh valley after Tuesday night rains. In Lewisburg two bridges washed out and more in danger as East Lewisburg faces great destruction and water begins to fall.
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Rocuustron
East Lewisburg
Hon Alexander H Stephens Mentioned in Regulator Ad
An item notes Hon Alexander H Stephens using Dr Simmons Liver Regulator for his condition. It references a product line from Van Patten’s graham flour and liver remedy context.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Dr. Simmons
Alex. H. Stephens
Water Mud Makes City Water Questionable
City water becomes muddy due to sewer and contractor work. Water company cites unsettled grounds and damaged mains as causing sand and mud to flow into pipes. City engineer promises proper backfill and slushing while officials weigh a formal water analysis and fair treatment.
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Aswer
Pany
Mr. Davis
Water Company
Wednesdey
Bsalta Board
St. Clerrst
Pullman Car Strike Decision Near as Rail Workers Meet
In St Louis on May 23 a secret meeting of railroad committees discussed how to handle Pullman cars amid a looming worker strike. Officials expect limited sentiment for a general walkout, focusing on contingency actions pending entitlements.
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St. Louis
Pullman
Masons Elect New Officers and Award Courtesy Thanks
The Masons held their session on Wednesday. During the morning the newly elected officers were installed and several associative offices filled. The Central Traffic Association was thanked for courtesies extended in the matter of sales.
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Central Traffic Association
City brief hits law, crime in Wednesday court actions
Lee Coates received 60 days after stealing eyeglasses. Harry Talbott sues for 5000 after elevator shaft injury at a foundry. Wm Laster given two years for horse theft. An accused dog harborship was acquitted. Gambling raids net four men using fictitious names. Pawnbroker clerk faces charge of unlicensed business. sale papers filed. railroad bond deal recorded. Names of marriages births and deaths listed. Paralyzed and fever cases noted. Marriages and removals filed.
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Lee Coates
Harry Talbott
Indianapolis Electrotype Foundry
Wra
Laster
Cumburland
Cox
Cranan
Wan
Stubbs
L. D. GS
Recorder’s Office
Gov. Sherman
Pepars
Srrtas
Gustav
Tresia Than
Charles
Celia Vannot
William
Mrs. Reising
Sanford and
Bartha Ress
Henry
Mary Steck
Edward
Ida Hohmann
William and
Hilizabath Caldwell
Margaret Shode
Mrs. @mmieling
John
Mrs. Annacker
Thaodore
Kata Hoffman
Mrs. Migenburg
Fred Weber
Myrtle Bridges
Henry Clark
Edith M. Clark
Late LeMay
Ellis Walker
Cora Allen
Louis Wolf
Sarah Ringoisky
Jake A. Kirsch
Mary M. Staub
Enterprise Row Auction Hooks Local Real Estate
In a crowded real estate column readers find listings for property deals and parcels, with brokers promoting opportunities amid market strain. Names of agencies and districts appear, reflecting a bustling card page of property offerings.
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Coroner
Geo. BU Pherson
Lloyd Steamship Company
Majestic
Teutonic
Wagrows World
Seot Ribels
A& Hose
Nebert Burns
bin Corpons Ami Ie Canta
Shleing
Pum Sum
Ita
Phe Poonle
Tun Sun
So. Louis
Gladstone
Giadstone
England
Queenstown
Thomas Feensy
Stooklyn
Abraham and Straus
Paris
Aurea
Emily Henry
Cate Terminus
Coie Foyat
Barvard
Lexingtor Egund Col
Cliterdave
Pacopis
Womsl
Ego
Americs Phoeohed
Csunore Warn
LO Goma Sean Boo
Oy Price
Coghlar
Curiaco
Bavaridge
Mra
Charles Coghlan Mo
Friends
Indy
Coghlan
Servia
Vienna
Servian
Belgrade
George Ms Kenyon
Supreme Court
Marcial. Sx. Paul
James A. Maney
Hedberg
Fort Sheridan
Fort Snelling
Capital Laundry
Paphe
Buttz
Senate Investigating Committee
Roe Commines
Sugar Trust
New York Sun
Dunphy
BRMAK
Julie Ter Pinera
Howard Benton
Schad
Washington St
Minora
Wes
James Campton
Fox
Saaraines
Buenos Ayres
House of Deputies At
Rio
Peixoto
Portugal
London
Hood
Tam Sun
Percy
Cobb
Barney Porks
Readi
Bampen
Tha Naw
Peopia
Graham
St van Palt’s
Merase
City Ute
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