Mrs McKinley Fails to Survive Final Illness
Canton May 24. Mrs McKinley’s condition remained serious with inability to swallow and loss of tongue use. Drs Portmann Hyman and Rixey report she has ongoing weakness and mental decline as she nears death, with brief moments of recognition and fading consciousness. A public notice ends with an unrelated real estate listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixey
McKinley
O. E. Portmann
Dr. Phillips
Canton
Dr. Portmann
Portmann
Buffalo
Local Jottings in Shelbyville Busy City Notes
Local items note visits by undertaker Lepell and A J Winterrowd, and Ern Mueller’s Interurban sighting. News mentions Gall bladder operation recovery, sale of a Shelbyville saloon, garden flower beds at the statehouse, Memorial day decorations, and various society events. Also reports on roller skates fashion, platform construction at the Lawton monument, and local political club ideas. Oats and corn crop notes, plus a nudge to place a Sun want ad.
Ketcham Heads Indiana A R encampment
Indiana G A R state encampment adjourned after officer elections. Department Commander W A Ketcham faced strong bid from James Barlow with B W Skelton named Senior Vice Commander. Next year’s gathering set for Kokomo amid parade attendance from numerous posts and officials.
Gaynor Praises the President at Kansas City Dinner
Justice Vic J Gaynor of New York assailed John D Rockefeller at the Knife and Fork club in Kansas City claiming railroads are public highways with equal tolls. He said Roosevelt has no Wall Street friends and praised continuing Roosevelt’s policies, denouncing judges who accept passes and private cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Kansas City
Justice Vic. J. Gaynor
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Wallst
Wall St
Gaynor
Cara
Battle Over Oil Trust Dissolution Begins in St Paul
In St Paul on May 23 the government and Standard Oil's counsel faced a circuit bench over the scope of the dissolution suit. The government seeks limited allegations post 1899, while Purdy Kellogg and Maerxon defend keeping the original bill's framing intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Oil Trust
Standard
Eighen
Milton B. Purdy
Washington
F. B. Kellogg
A. B. Maerxrison
St. Louis
Two Motormen Die In Interurban Collision
Grand Rapids Mich May 24 Two men died in a head on crash on the Grand Rapids Grand Haven Muskegon interurban line at Celery Farm east of Muskegon early today G D Betty of Grand Rapids and James Edmondson of Muskegon were the motormen killed instantly The line is a single track with telephone dispatching passengers unharmed
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Haven
Muskegon
Celery Farm
G. D. Betty
James Edmondson
Indiana Lawyer William A. Ketcham Ex Attorney General
William A. Ketcham born in Indianapolis in 1846 spent life in the city educated at Wabash and Dartmouth colleges. He served as a Union captain in the Civil War and began law practice in 1879 becoming a prominent Marion County attorney and two term attorney-general from 1894 to 1898. He was elected commander of the G A R in Indiana, a fact welcomed by his household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews and
Mount
Not Guilty of Contempt in Probate Court
James A. Rosebrough and two nurses faced Judge Merle Walker on contempt charges after refusing to admit Dr A C Kimberlin to Rhodius. They were discharged. The judge warned that if the guardian Martin Hugg cannot send a doctor for Rhodius, funds for health might be audited and possibly withdrawn. The defense showed the guardianship covered only Rhodius' estate, not his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becuse
A. C. Kimberlin
Rhodius
Warned Bad Men to Leave Boise in Haywood Trial
Boise May 24 A war has begun between Chief Francis and alleged professional bad men seen as witnesses or detectives in the Haywood Steunenberg murder trial. Three ex-deputies from Telluride and Cripple Creek warned to leave town by Sunday. Court sessions lengthen while veniremen are examined. juror selection viewed as slow with clashes between Hawley and Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Boise
Idaho
Francis
Haywood
Steunenberg
Telluride
Cripple Creek
McParland
Darrow
Hawley
Richardson
Richdavot
Tc. Arestig Fae
Two girl witnesses aid police in Stadfeldt case
New York May 24 Two young witnesses Julie Levowitz and Elizabeth Laub helped police probe the killing of 15 year old Amelia Stadfeldt. They described two men near the field and a bicycle rider who dismounted to stab the victim. Henry Becker is in custody on suspicion of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amelia Stadfeldt
Henry Becker
Julie Levowitz
Elmhurst
Elizabeth Laub
Sarah Levowitz
Julia
Amelia
Becker
Boyden Improves After Accident Injury Report
David Boyden, the flagman injured when an automobile driven by Elmer J. Whiteley struck him, remains in serious condition though improving. Paralyzed on the left side, he endures pain from multiple cuts and bruises. the 38 year old widower resides with his brother at 934 Beville Avenue. The car’s female passenger Viola Jacoby, also known as Viola Wilson, is reported injured and previously associated with Howard Nicholas in the Chicago murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Boyden
Elmer J. Whiteley
Muncie
W. L. Best
Whiteley
Viola Jacoby
Viola Wilson
Howard Nicholas
Margaret Leslie
Chicago
Woman pleads guilty to embezzlement and forgery
Special to The Sun reports Helen Dixon in Bloomington Illinois pleaded guilty in circuit court to embezzling 1300 dollars from the organ funds of the Gleaner society at the Second Presbyterian church and to forging a 300 dollar note after dismissing her lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Bloomington
Helen Dixon
Circuit Court
Gleaner Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Walton Fined for Drunkenness and Profanity in Court
Everett E Walton a well known insurance agent was fined one dollar and costs in police court Friday for drunkenness and one dollar and costs for profanity Walton said he had been riding with a woman living on Massachusetts avenue Later he tried to phone her but became involved in a telephone mix up in a Century Building saloon and used profane language after dialing the wrong number to reach B F Parrot on N Meridian Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surance
Walton
Massachusetts Ave
Century
B. F. Parrot
N. Meridinnst
Free Want Ad Offer For Vacant Rooms At The Sun
A newspaper notice invites readers to place free ten word want ads for vacant rooms for three days in The Sun, encouraging renters to use the columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Preacher Guilty in Extortion Case
In Des Moines Iowa on May 24 a federal jury convicted Rev John H Swift of Winterset Iowa of using his mails to extort money from banker W J Cornell. Swift threatened to expose alleged improper relations between Cornell and young women in Swift s church choir via letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Des Moines
John H. Swift
Winterset
W. J. Cornell
Swift
Cornell
Panic in Teheran as royal brother leads revolt
Teheran May 24. Reports claim Salar Dowleh, brother of the Shah, with about 15 000 followers, seized Navahend and moves toward Hamaden 165 miles from Teheran. Troops dispatched to Hamaden to quell the usurper amid growing panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-McRae Press Association
Teheran
Persia
Salar Dowleh
Navahend
Hamaden
Embalmers Take License Exam at Statehouse Room 12
A number of embalmers took the examination for licensure in room 12 at the statehouse on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statehouse
Detroit street railway workers vote on strike over pay raise
Detroit May 24 Street railway employees will vote Monday on a strike after the company refused to consider raising wages from 24 to 28 cents an hour. A two thirds vote is needed to strike, and radicals are not believed to have enough strength. Mantel clocks advertised by H. H. Bishop at 1002 Virginieeve.
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Scrippa-McRee Press Association
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Street Railway
Side Walk Roller Skates and Furnished Rooms Sale
Classified notice listing side walk roller skates with steel rollers for $1.00 by Gus Habibh at 121 West Washington Street and three rooms furnished for $125 from Fountain Pens with a solid 14 karat gold pen point offered for one dollar, by H. H. Bishop at 1003 VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Habibh
West Washington Street
The
People’s Outfitting Co
H. H. Bishop
Gould scandal rocks New York police ranks
May 24 report says detective chief McLaughlin could be retired if healthful. A three-physician board will decide if chronic bronchitis disables him from duty. Lieutenant Peabody allegedly confessed linking Gould case to his investigation of Kathryn Clemmons. McLaughlin sent in his resignation.
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Scrippsa-McRae Press Association
New York
McLaughlin
Howard Gould
Bingham
Gould
Lieut
Peabody
Edward Showles
Baltimore
Kathryn Clemmons
George Dawson
Capt. McLaughin
Police Department
Church Council Adjourns After Electing Officers
The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis council adjourned after electing officers and selecting clerical and lay delegates to the Protestant Episcopal church convention in Richmond Virginia. Officers include W W Tanmend secretary Arthur Booth assistant secretary C E Brooks treasurer Meredith Nicholson registrar George G Burbanck librarian A Q Jones chancellor.
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Episcopal Diocese of
Indianapolis
Protestant Episcopal Church
Richmond
J. D. Stanley
Lewis Brown
J. E. Sulger
Terre Haute
C. S. Sargent
C. E. Brooks
George Holmes
Wiliam J. Bray
Evansville
J. H. Stotseberg
New Albany
W. W. Tanmend
Arthur Booth
Meredith Nicholson
George G. Burbanck
A. Q. Jones
Died of thirst while prospecting on lava beds
J W Murray aged 69 died of thirst among the lava beds of Old Dad mountain in San Bernardino California. His body was found four days later by Indian trail ers. In delirium he tied his undergarments to a dead tree and clawed his face while frantically digging for water. Murray had prospected on the desert for 40 years and knew its dangers.
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San Bernardino
Cal
J. W. Murray
United States Weather Forecast Showers and mild changes
Showers and not much change in temperature expected Friday night into Saturday. Sunrise and sunset times noted. forecast emphasizes light precipitation with stable daytime highs across regions. Localized disruptions possible, but no major weather events anticipated.
Judge Seeks City Ordinance Stop To Indecent Post Cards
Judge George W. Stubbs and Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton press city action against Indianapolis indecent post cards sold in stores. They cite Indiana acts on pernicious literature and call for penalties up to 500 dollars and imprisonment. Juvenile exposure prompts demand for enforcement and a curb on displays near schools.
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Elliott R. Hooton
George W. Stubbs
Juvenile Court
Indianapolis
Metzger
S. Tilinoisst
the Sun
Pla
Washington
Jud Stubbs
Richard Mansfield Relapses in London May Move to Brighton
London May 24. Actor Richard Mansfield has suffered a relapse since arriving and will be moved to the Brighton sea shore when his condition allows. On arrival he seemed improved but the relapse alarmed his friends.
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Mansfield
Scrippia-McRae Press Association
London
Richard Mansfield
Brighton
Railroad seeks use of low bridge near LaGrange
Representatives of the G RR I railroad conferred with the railroad commission Friday to obtain permission to continue using a bridge at a Nickle Plate crossing near LaGrange that sits below the legal minimum height.
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G., R .& I .Railroad
Railroad Commission
Nickle Plate Road
LaGrange
Weber & Zimmer Offer Great Bargains on Page Six
An advertisement by Weber and Zimmer on Page Six promotes a great batch of bargains with a note that all women should read the listing. The notice highlights discounted goods and urges readers to view the page for details.
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Weber & Zimmer
Rogers 1847 knives and forks offer at $3.75 per dozen
H. H. Bishop advertises Rogers 1847 knives and forks for sale at three dollars and seventy five cents a dozen from 1002 Virginia Ave. Weber and Zimmers give away free post cards at 323 324 Virginia Ave upon request. See advertisement Page 6.
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Rogers
H. H. Bishop
Virginia-ave
Weber & Zimmers
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Drs. Portmenn
Hyman
Mrs. McKinley
Ida Saxton McKinley
Mr. Portmann
Lepell
Vaiparaiso
A. J. Winterrowd
Shelbyville
Ern Mueller
Henry Garritson
Kokomo
Louis Kuntz
Chris Ruepgert
Virginia Ave
Fountain Square
Junior League
Roberts Park Church
J. Roach
Seymour
J. H. Vincent
the Park
West Baden
Horace K. Buskirk
Paoli
Charles Lucas
Charley
J. A. Pike
Grand Iodge
White Rose Society
Engineers’ Hall
New York St
Massachusetts
John McGregor
Lawton Monument
R. N. Miller
Taft
Fairbanks
Charles Hurst
County Council
Irvington Lodge of
Mertons
Howard St
Blaineave
Martin Weaver
Raub
Ind
Ketcham
Indiana
A. R
Barlow
B. W. Skelton
Fort Wayne
Women’s Societies
W. A. Ketcham
J. F. Nosler
S. M. Hamilton
Comneraville
M. B. Walker
Fortvile
Council of Administration
J. P. Alexander
Bedford
I. H. C. Royse
J. E. Loughry
Monticello
W. W. Wood
Wabash
PD. C. Elder
Greensburg
Mr. Ketcham
James Barlow
Plainfield
Tucker
Marion
Mra
Elisa E. Browning
Women's Relief Corps
Alice E. Waugh
Tipton
Teast
Lafayette
South Bend
Frankfort
Decatur
Bluffton
Columbia City
Goshen
Kendalville
Plymouth
Andrews
Warsaw
H. L. Turner
James Watson
Charles A. Bowersock
Ohio
Michigan
Scrippe-Mekine Prees Association
Ney and
Man of
Affairs
William A. Ketcham Was
Walker
James A. Rosebrough
George Rhodius
Merle N. A. Walker
Scripps-McRae Press
Aesociation
Boyden
Flagman
E. E. Walton
Everett E. Walton
Shah
Virginie-eve
Denison Barber Shop
the Best
W. D. Haywood
WM. D. Haywood
Episcopal
United States
Hooton
Judge Stubbs
S. Ihinalist
Wulschner
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