Hoosiers Victory Over Pittsburg In Opening Contest
A large crowd watched Indiana beat Pittsburg 11 to 9 in the season opener at Pittsburg Park. Healy and Daily held the mound for Indiana while Henderson, Miller started for Pittsburg. Denny Glasscock Esterbrook and McGeachy led Indiana with multiple runs as Pittsburg fumbled defensively and fell behind early before a late rally fell short.
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Pittssure
Indiana Boys
Pittsburg
Henderson
Miler
Hoosiers
Healy
Daily
Smoky City
Maul
Pittsburgs
Denny
Hines
Hoosier
Glasscock
Esterbrook
McGeachy
Baseball scoring fragment with team and error notes
Fragmentary note lists players and teams for a baseball game with lines referencing Detroit Chicago Cleveland and St Louis. Mentions base hits and errors, unclear scores, and obscured phrasing. Strong entities include Chicago Detroit Cleveland St Louis and base hit counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saraia
Seeeeeatt
Grand Bennett
Detroit
Baldwin
Chicago
Extors
Chi Cago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Clevene
Court Dismisses Some Alleged Offenders After Advice
Thomas Dalton admitted drinking and stealing three pairs of shoes from Aldag’s on EH Washington St and selling them to Lefkowitz the second hand dealer. The court fined him on both charges. Morris White faced a potential jail term for throwing at a moving tram but was dismissed for assault instead, with a fine imposed. Maggie Willis and Charles Evans were dismissed for fornication after the court chose not to send the seventeen year old girl to the workhouse and offered wholesome advice. Amanda Wilhite could not be located after searches by officers, and the cow ownership ordinance was deemed unconstitutional with decision reserved. The German Ladies Social event at the M. AAS parlors drew about 3000 young men after a musical program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dalton
Aldag’s
Washington St
Lefkowitz
Dalton
Morris White
Cox
White
Maggie Willis
Charles
Evans
Amanda
Wilhite
Sergt
Lowé
Capt
Campbell
Sergt. McKinney
Messrs
Pattérson
Denny
Chicago May 24 bank fraud probe reveals eight hundred fifty thousand
A garbled May 24 report from Chicago indicates an internal probe shows the firm mishandled about 850 000 in funds. Samuel is named among those connected. the exact role and actions remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Re Hing Peep
Saus Samuel Ne
Pirates battle passengers aboard sinking San Pueblo
The San Pueblo wrecked off Turnabout Island in the Formosa straits after striking a sunken rock. Pirates from the mainland attacked as passengers and crew fought them off with revolvers and hoses. The vessel burned, passengers fled to Hong Kong, and about twenty pirates reportedly died. The ship was valued at $500,000.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Pueblo
Turnabout Island
Formosa Straits
China Coast
Reed
Hong Kong
Crushed to Death in Double Tragedy on Rail Lines
Two deadly railway accidents unfold in Indiana and Pennsylvania. In Lawrenceburg, Big Four No. 2 rear-ended by a gravel train, wrecking one car and the caboose. only one gravel worker, John Williamson, suffers a broken leg, no passengers harmed. In Pittsburg, ex-councilman Dick Ray and officer Tom Chidlow die as a passing train cuts them to pieces at Roup station. gruesome remains removed in buckets.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
John Williamson
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
Roup Station
Dick Ray
Tom Chidlow
Unhappy wives seek divorces in superior court
Female plaintiffs accuse husbands of cruelty abandonment and failure to provide. Nancy M Hannon born June 1884 seeks separation custody of one child. Anna Hooker married August 1875 alleges repeated neglect drinking abandonment custody of three children. Flora Gilbert married June 1878 says husband abandoned and abused with custody of two children. Henrietta Bowman married June 1878 cites infidelity with a Miss Edith and seeks divorce and support. William S employed at ten dollars weekly.
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Nancy M. Hannon
John Hannon
Anna Hooker
Johnud. Hooker
Flora Gilbert
William M. Gilbert
Henrietta Bowman
W. 8. Bowman
Hendricks County
Edith
William S
Cyclone Death Toll Feared In Kansas Town Devastation
A powerful cyclone raked the region in Kas many stores and homes blown down in a near demolition of one town. Several people are missing or dead. In Texas the storm caused further destruction with high winds wrecking dwellings churches and a school. one Black resident was killed and officials injured.
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Arizonia
Kas
Texas
Benram
Married Man Dies in Hallway as Wife Is Held
Jersey City May 24 A married man James Merritt visited widow Connolly on Jackson Street and afterwards died in the hallway of her rooms after a bottle of wine at a saloon. The widow Connolly was arrested as police search for clues to the mysterious death.
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Jersey City
Hatch-Scofield
New York
James Merritt
Connolly
Jackson St
Woman Suffrage Topic to Dominate Convention Platform
Secretary Wm B Hale of the prohibition state central committee says woman suffrage will be a major platform issue at the upcoming convention with heated debate. He estimates supporters slightly outnumber opponents and expects the convention to decide against the question, while the committee builds a fund and compiles a complete state poll list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.b. Hale
Prohibition State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Emperor Frederick Improves As Royal Wedding Preparations Reach Final
Berlin reports the emperor rested well after a period of illness and appeared cheerful. He walked in the park and joined preparations for the wedding of Prince Henry and Princess Irene at Charlottenburg with the emperor and empress attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Berlin
Henry
Orewe
Prince Henry
Princess Irene
Charlottenburg
Kidnapped Chicago Girl Enticed From Home
Annie Raymond, a six year old girl from 2610 State Street in Chicago, was decoyed from the vicinity of her home by a strange woman on a Wednesday. Her parents and the police searched through the night in a frantic effort to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicaago
Annie Redmond
State St
Notorious shoplifter eludes Boston officers for liberty
Mrs Myers, a notorious New York shoplifter, was arrested in Hovey's dry goods store in Boston Wednesday. She laughed at officers during search. bail set at 400 dollars. A concealed belt containing 396 dollars was found on her during a prison visit by a man claiming to be her husband. He gave her 4 dollars to reach the bail amount and she was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Myers
New York
Hovey
Lliberty
Strike resolution leaves conduct to local choice
The C B and Q strike leaders agreed to let strikers decide locally whether to continue. Several Iowa and Nebraska points have abandoned the strike, while Illinois still sees unity. A general surrender seems likely as the union cannot raise the 6,000 monthly funds to pay workers.
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C. B
Chicago
Arthur
Iowa
Nebraska
Clisois
Pursuing a Desperado in Knoxville May News
Reports from surrounding counties say Hicks Carmichael, a Negro desperado who murdered Deputy Sheriff Shipe, was captured after a reported death near Newport. He is held in jail amid an angry mob as Knoxville authorities urge calm and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Hicks Carmichael
Shipe
Carmichael
Newport
Cook County
Dakota Mob Hangs Man After Outrage of 9-Year-Old
In Morpoint North Dakota on May 24 a mob abducted Frank Johnson from the jail and hanged him after news that he assaulted 9-year-old Katie Mercer. The body was buried in a potter's field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morpoint, Dak
Sps
Frank Johnson
Katie Mercer
Potter’s Field
Gas company caulker buried in trench collapse
Shortly before noon Al Brummell, a caulker for the Indianapolis Gas Company, was buried beside a trench on Alabama Street in front of the police station when the ditch caved in. He was dug out in a nearly exhausted state and taken to his home in the southern part of the city.
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al. Brummell
Indianapolis Gas Company
Alabama St
Judge Irvin Sentences Burglary Suspect at Carrol Residence
Samuel Garter a known burglar was found guilty by Judge Irvin in the criminal court and given a two year sentence to Michigan City. George Washington Smith received four months at the workhouse for petit larceny. William Zanesly and John Zerns faced trial for theft of wine and tomato cases from Ben Kersting's restaurant.
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Irvin
Samuel Garter
Walter Carrol
Tennessee St
Criminal Court
Michigan City
George Washington Smith
William Zanesly
John Zerns
Ben Kersting
Heirs sue for unpaid $2000 life policy in Phenix Mutual
The heirs of the Wilson estate in Fountain County filed suit Wednesday to recover a $2000 life assurance policy held by the legator in Phenix Mutual Insurance Company. At its maturity April 26 it was unpaid and remains so. Wilson left an estate valued at $50,000.
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Life Assurance
Wilson
Fountain County
Phenix Mutual Insurance Company
Corner Stone Laid at Catholic University by Cardinal Gibbons
Washington May 24 Cardinal Gibbons laid the corner stone of the new Catholic University at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon. The ceremony drew church and civic figures and marked a milestone for the institution.
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Washington
New
Catholic University
Cardinal Gibbons
Convention of Democratic Clubs Held in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 24 the convention of the Democratic clubs of Pennsylvania opened with between 800 and 400 delegates in attendance. John A. Low of Philadelphia was named temporary chairman.
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Democratic Clubs
Harrisburg
Democratic Clubs of
Pennsylvania
John A. Low
Philadelphia
Shaller Bros Garnishment Case Against Iron Hall
Shaller Bros. of Cincinnati sues the Supreme Lodge of the Order of the Iron Hall in garnishment over a $1000 policy with John Brewer as beneficiary. John Brewer is named as the beneficiary. An answer was filed admitting an indebtedness of $287 to the plaintiffs.
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Shaller Bros., Brewers
Cincinnati
Supreme Lodge of the Order of the Iron Hall
John Brewer
They'll All Go To St Louis Trip With Hendricks Club
The Hendricks club has secured a low trip rate for its journey to St Louis and will bring all members and many friends to the national democratic convention. They depart at 8:30 a.m. on June 3 after completing drill training led by Capt. J. B. Curtis with a chant of Gray! Gray! Isaac P. Gray!
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Hendricks Club
St. Louis
Gray
Isaac P. Gray
J. B. Curtis
Mrs J M Kennedy Reports Prison Work Progress
Mrs J M Kennedy toured Jeffersonville prison and reports the institution is in better condition than ever. The Mantle family is in dispute as Minnie Mantle’s husband filed a cross complaint seeking separation on grounds of cruelty.
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J. M. Kennedy
Jeffersonville
Mantles
Minnie’ Mantle
Walker declines state treasurer nomination
Chicago May 24. C H Walker rich brewer nominated for state treasurer on the democratic ticket declines to accept the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicago
C. H. Walker
Rich Brewer
Merchant Tailor Walsh Makes Assignment in Chicago
W J Walsh a tailor in the McDougall block on South Illinois street made an assignment on Thursday morning to James Doherty. Liabilities are fixed at 1200 dollars and assets, wholly stock, about the same amount.
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W. J. Walsh
South Thinois St
McDougall
James Doherty
Walsh
Fifty Years for Murder in Chicago Shooting
Chicago May 24. Charles Casey, who shot and Massey a short time ago, has been prierre for to fifty years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sel Oharles Casey
Massey
Prierre
Prohibition Convention in Toledo Nominates Samuel Well
Ohio delegates fill a well attended prohibition convention in Toledo with about 1,000 delegates present. Samuel Well is nominated for secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Toledo
Samuel Well
Sheridan Better. General Sheridan Improves Health
Sheridan is reported in Ton to be much improved after his illness. The brief dispatch notes General Philip H. Sheridan showing signs of recovery, with conditions improving and strength returning as doctors monitor progress.
Black Bass Minnow Casting Tournament Draws City Notables
The canal tournament draws Gen Lew Wallace and judges to watch a sham fishing event by the Fily fishermen's club. Competitors cast from a flat boat, distances reach 127 feet with counts for distance and accuracy, amid light breezes and steady spectator interest.
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Lew Wallace
Fily-fishermen’s Club
Byron K., Elliot
P. G. Hunt
Francis T. Holliday
McGinnis
Edward Neumeyer
Harry Newgarten
Wim. M. Johnson
Alex Jameson
I. Brown
B. B. DillJine
Gen. Wallace
Harry New
Mr. Dildine
Brown
G. F E. Fehring
Pehring
Harlem
War
W. H. Tucker
Trial Sought After Defective Bail Bond
A new trial is requested in the suit of James Mc Kennedy against Sinker and Davis. The hearing occurred Thursday morning in Judge Taylor's court. The defendants posted a bailer for McKenn y, deemed defective, resulting in a judgment for damages against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKennedy
Sinker & Davis
Lansdowne Farewell Sailed Amid Cheers in Quebec
Lord and Lady Lansdowne sailed from Quebec on Thursday after a welcoming crowd cheered their departure. The scene reflected warm public sentiment as the couple left.
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Lansdowne
Quebec
Lord and Lady Lansdowne
Outrage as White Caps Attack Strice and McKain in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Indiana on May 24, a band of White Caps dragged Jacob Strice from his bed and beat him near his home after accusing him of intimate relations with a neighbor’s wife. Salem McKain suffered 150 lashings and was left bound after being accused of neglecting his family. Citizens vow to organize a defense as authorities fail to protect residents.
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Leavenworth
Ind
Jacob Strice
Bogard’s Fork
Strice
Salem McKain
McKain
Real Estate Growth Shows City Building Boom
Real estate transfers rise with many small deeds and strong demand for vacant lots. Building permits indicate steady growth as at least fifty houses plan an average expense of 1000 dollars. Henry Schnull to build 5000 dollar brick home on Central Avenue near Homeway. M L Hare to build 8000 dollar frame at St Jos and Pennsylvania. C Eden & Co erect several dwellings on city edge and took permits for three 2000 dollar houses at Ash and Irwins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schnull
Central Av
Home-ay
M. L. Hare
St. Jos
Pennsylvania
C. Eden & Co
Ash and
Irwinsts
Morgan seeks governor aid after high court says no
Blinky Morgan awaiting death for the Ravenna detective murder asks attorney Sam Eddy to appeal to Governor Foraker. The plan seeks clemency or a brief reprieve to allow the pardon board time to act.
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Blinky
Dumke Hangs Self in Jail for Wife Murder
Alfred Dumke, on trial for the murder of his wife, was found dead in a cell Thursday. He left a note stating he wished to save the county the expense of hanging him. Omana reports the death occurred after the Wednesday trial in May.
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Omana
Alfred Dumke
Wheat and corn bids on Thursday at Indiana market report
Inspector's report shows bids on wheat No 2 Mediterranean 94 cents, No 3 93, No 2 red 94, July 81. Corn No 11 white 59 1/4, No 2 white 58 to 60, No 2 yellow 55, No 2 mixed 50. Oats No 2 white 87 78 to 88, No 3 white 66 60, June 30. Wheat firmer locally, corn in better shipping demand but scarce, oats firm with local consumption. Indiana market receipts: hogs 0, cattle topatts 4 cars, sheep 2 cars.
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Indiana
U.S
Indianapolis
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