Democratic State Platform Focuses On Local Issues
In Columbus on May 2, the Democratic state convention adopted a platform centered on state matters, rejecting any reassertion of national platforms and deferring national questions to St. Louis. The convention opened with State Chairman W. L. Finley presiding, a conservative faction clashed with progressives, and John J. Lentz and Jim Ross debated the resolutions report, culminating in a 50 to 12 vote in favor of the majority report.
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Columbus
Loula
W. L. Finley
Committee On
John J. Lentz
Jim Ross
Ross
Lentz
Emanuel Baptist Church Pie Drive Seeks Gift to Building Fund
Men women and children at Emanuel Baptist Church organize a pie bake and overtime work fundraiser to clear debt on Laurelm and Waoglaws church property. Shares are one dollar with weekly contributions averaging over ten cents. Women sew, men donate overtime, boys sell papers, and a Ladies Aid sale raises funds Fridays for a bake sale on Saturdays. Indebtedness April 1 was 3750 dollars. 700 dollars has been raised since. Reverend J R Henry hopes the balance will be raised in time.
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Eman-uel Baptist Church
Laurelm
Waoglaws
Bome
J. R. Henry
Rochester Woman Claims German Estate Heirs
Mrs Alice Emerick of Rochester Indiana completes family history proving her as the heir of John Emerick in Germany. The estate valued around 335,000,000 has been in trustees’ hands since his death in 1877 with many claimants who could not prove their claims. Mrs Thos K Moffatt of New York City is named as heir and plans to sail for Germany on June 10 to pursue the claim.
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Rochester
Ind
Alice Emerick
Hersalf
Thos K. Moffat
New York City
John Emerick
Germany
Moffatt
Alkali Ike Dead At Arand Encampment Fort Geete
Daniel Bellows, the famed Alkali Ike frontiersman and guide, died Monday in his cabin on the Plast river near Fort Geete. A veteran of the West before the Union Pacific, Bellows Rose to prominence as a notorious frontier character, hailing from Ip Lapandence Missouri.
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Arand
Alkali
Ike
Mill Nye
Plast River
Fort Geete
Mkali Ike
Union Pacific
Daniel Bellows
Ip“lapandence
Man Fined After Dog Altercation Case
The case framed around Christopher Robinson, described as colored, who allegedly beat and choked Mrs. Mary Hart’s dog. Judge Whalton fined him $2 and costs after Hart testified Robinson strangled the dog. Robinson insisted the dog came to his house and he did not feed it. The trial’s credibility was questioned, with the record noting Robinson took the short end of the deal amid a disputed account.
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Becaues
Christopher Robinson
Mary Hart
Whalton
Strike Threatens Looming Mill Walkout In Wisconsin
Appleton Wisconsin reports a looming strike at more than 290 paper mills statewide. Manufacturers demand workers return to long hour schedules by Saturday night, threatening widespread stoppages on Sunday. Panama plans investment of 9 million dollars in canal bonds via New York mortgage bonds. The Yucatan voyage brought commissioners Arias and Morales to announce the canal concession funds. President Roosevelt returned to Washington from Pinehurst, Massachusetts.
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Wietonsin
Wau
Appleton
Win
Panama
New York
Yucatan
Colon
Ricardo Arias
J. Morales
Arias
Divorce Petition Details Wives Allegations and Custody Request
John Stuch, a Cincinnati firefighter, files for divorce from Katie Stush whom he married in 19%. He alleges she slept with another man and threatens violence. He seeks custody of their 3-year-old son and notes other minor marital woes in the petition.
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Cincinnati
Meg S
John Stuch
Katie Stush
Stuth
City works board warns over flat-wheeler streetcar issue
Col Downing of the works board tells THE SUN the board will force the traction company to remove a flat-wender car on the Broad Fipple line if patrons report the nuisance. He says the board will act only if someone informs them the car is running and causing racket, bumping, and danger to riders.
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Central-avenue
Meridian Height
Col. Downing
Works Board
SUN
Whett
Tinian Traction Company
Indianapolis Company
Somehody
Still Scrapping Over the Convention Date
Chairman Smith reports progress as a meeting of the Republican county executive committee is set for 4 30 p m Wednesday to decide the legislative convention date. Factions push for an early convention or postponement after the national gathering with candidates for United States senator and the Indianapolis delegation at stake. The legislative nominees urge quick action to avoid prolonged uncertainty amid campaign costs.
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Smith
Republican County Executive Committee
United States
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Durbin
Indianapolis
Excitement at Ball Game Kills Edwards
Youngstown reports S W Edwards superintendent of Republic Iron and Steel Works died Wednesday from the effects of excitement over a ramsh ball game between Niles and iron workers here Tuesday. He leaves a widow and four children.
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Youngstown
S.W. Edwards
Republic Iron and Steel Worka
Niles
In¢ Iron
Oil Strike Near Oxford Sparks Farm Excitement
At a farm six miles southwest of Oxford a well bored for water struck oil at nine feet depth. The find drew strong interest from nearby landowners and raised land prices. A sample was sent to Dickson in Indiana Harbor for analysis. In Elwood, Ind, the local Eagles lodge dedicated a new home with 300 guests at a ceremony led by William Edwards, grand Worthy vice-president, followed by a banquet.
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Oxford
Clifford Aore
Oxfond
Monre
Tod BO Dickson
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Eagles
Elwood
Order of Eagles
Parge
William Edewards
Grand Worthy
Anderson
Woman Sacrifices Life to Save Ten Children in Wisconsin
In Kenosha Wisconsin May 75 Mrs Charles Luke of Salem sacrifices herself to shield ten children from a enraged bull. She leads the children to safety but is fatally gored and trampled as her husband and bystanders intervene to drive the animal away.
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Kenosha
Wis
Charles Luke
Salem
Had a Good Time But Will Knock Off a Spell
Gaines a colored driver for the Hanapelis transfer company was arrested by Directives Simon and Manning on Wednesday and accused of robbing James Lee Martineville of 312 dollars and 30 cents. A confession followed after a search uncovered $9 in a trunk at his home. He claimed the money had brought him happiness and good days.
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EG Gaines
W. Northest
Canal
Gaines
Indiani Ave
West Indianapolis approves complete sewer plan for annexed suburb
A resolution in West Indianapolis endorses a full sewer system from Cafvelagym to White River, to serve the annexed suburb. The project, backed by local officials, aims to run along main streets and arterials, providing service to most residents. Also included are livestock market notes from Chicago with cattle and hog price ranges and Thursday estimates.
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West Indionagalis
Remoneicanes
West Indianapolis
White River
Indianapolis Live Stock Market Snapshot May 25
Receipts total 1 80 shipments 2M with market weaker than yesterday. Good to choice steers 1400 lb and up, common to medium stockers, and various cattle grades shown. Pigs and sheep also traded steadily with mixed demand. Cincinnati livestock and city wagon market data included with grain and fodder prices.
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Chicago
Seth
Edianapolis
Vrongha Poo
Shipmenin
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
FUG AG
Ea.botz
East Buffalo
Witterh
Canton extradition demand sparks tension with Portugal
The viceroy of Canton demanded extradition from Matto of a fugitive, risking a clash with Portugal. Four Chinese gunboats reach Macao to support the demand as Portuguese forces attempt to reenter a landing. Macao lies near the China Sea off the Chinese coast, about 1,000 miles south of Canton, and belongs to Portugal.
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Tong-Kong
Canton
Matto
Portugal
Macau
Macao
China Sea
No-trial proceedings amid court notes and misadventures
Fragmented report recounts judge Whyton and jurors in a chaotic scene with sailors, a canal incident, mobsters raided from a building roof, and a car crash injuring Howard. It also mentions doctors sparring with stereotypes about Italian women and a playful remark about a sewing machine.
Pleasure trip delayed by judge Whallon
Robert Sneed told police court he came from Louisville for a pleasure trip and planned to return Sunday. Judge Whallon replied the trip would be extended after evidence showed he struck Lowe Howard with a chair leg, adding 60 days in county jail.
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Louisville
Robert Sneed
Lowe Howard
Whallon
Rensselaer to Get New State Bank
Rensselaer will welcome a new bank named The Klute bank of Rengselaer after Articles of Incorporation were filed with the secretary of state. The capital stock of 50 shares at 48000 dollars is largely held by Delcs Thompson and John Deer. Eger serves as president and a Thompson as cashier. All of the 13 stockholders are Rensselaer residents.
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Rensselaer
Klute Bank of
Rengse-laer
Delcs Thompson
John Deer
Eger
Thompson
Rengse~ Laer
Marion Indys Carnival Queen Crowned Amid Crowds
Atisa Laura DePsy chosen queen of the Central trades council carnival in Marion. Mayor Honest John Kitey to crown her and present a diamond ring. Ceremony seen as lively yet orderly despite mixed crowds and a wedding-like mood. Nearby, other notes include Mothers conference in St Louis with delegates arriving and program details.
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Marion
Indy
Atisa
Laura DePsy
Central Trades Council
Mise DePoy
John Kitey
Trades Council
Harry D. Cooper
Nolte Wrnre
ST. Lols
National Congress of Mothers
Pope Blesses Local Couple on Anniversary
In Hamilton D May 25 the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George C Bramiage drew special papal attention as Pope Pius X sent a blessing to the couple. The message featured an engraved papal signature and seal and was noted for its ceremonial formality amid the celebration.
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Hamilton, D
George C. Bramiage
Plus X
Bramiage
Failed To Pay Board Bill In New York
Police detain a woman who calls herself Anne B D Smith and a young man named Dennleon Smith posing as her son for failing to pay a DIN of FH at Navarre hotel. Mrs Smith was arrested at the Aldine. The manager says Mrs Smith owes the hate. The will of Johanna Manington was probated. James Harrington left a son, with the balance to Humphrey. Dennis, Maury and Josephine Harrington are heirs.
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New York
Anne BD. Smith
Dennleon Smith
William Dennlann
Onto
Lincoln
Deanna Harringtos
Johanna Manington
Bellefontainest
James Harrington
Humphrey
Dennis
Maury
Josephine Harrington
Rheumatism Claims From Drabis Cures In Michigan
A fragment reports cures by the Drabis for rheumatism in Ann Arbor and Jackson Michigan. Names include H. C. Van Valkenburg and James Gilbert with long histories of pain. A note from T. Van Vieck of Duckeon Michigan confirms personal relief and ongoing use in practice.
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Mra
Wherimar
Jurge Sarriman
Ann Arbor
Mich
H. C. van Valkenburg
Providenes
Aris
T. C. Pendictor
Jackson
Mion
Mis
Casper Vobradorfer
Michigan
James Gilbert
Locomotive Dept
Bier
Cent
van Vieck
Duckeon
One Killed and One Dying Feud Near Jefferson
Bioux City dispatch reports a family feud between the Chilleau and St. Pierre families near Jefferson, South Dakota. On Tuesday night Clarence Chilleau aged 18 was killed and Albert Chilleau aged 7 was fatally shot by John St. Pierre.
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Bioux City
Chilleau
St. Pierre
Jefferson
Clarence Chilleau
Kis
Albert Chifleau
John St. Pierre
Painters in Boston vote to strike at Fanehall meeting
Painters and decorators in session at Fanehall voted to strike. About sixteen hundred men are affected. Demands include a minimum wage of 5 for painters and 4 for decorators. Bank may reopen in Cape May after receiver expects resumption following closure Tuesday.
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Boston
Fanehall
Cape May
N. J
First National Bank of
Capa May
Barn Fire After Lightning Strikes Near Frergille
During an electrical storm in Marion Indiana on May 26 lightning struck a barn owned by Homer Pry near Frergille igniting the structure and its contents. The blaze destroyed the building and two valuable horses.
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Marion
Ind
Homer Pry
Frergille
Venezuelan vice-consul killed by explosion in Paris apartment
Senor Quire, the Venezuelan vice-consul, died asphyxiated after an explosion in his Rue Ville apartment in PARIG on Wednesday morning. Herr Von Mumm, a renowned wine merchant, is reported dead in FRANKFORT on May day. The state bank of Rensselaer reports capital stocks at 536 000. sifik a hardware company: Warmionteni panel's.
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Niceconsul
Parig
Senor Quire
Rue Ville Just
Herr von Mumm
Frankfort
State Bank of Rensselaer
Sifika We Hardware Gowmpans
Warmionteni Panlial’s
City Grain Market Wheat Prices and Totals
Grain prices listed for No 2 red and white wheats with track deliveries for May June July. Includes No 3 white and mixed grades, corn and hay quotes, with car counts and total cars noted. Prices appear fragmented and imperfect but show market activity and sample bids across multiple grain types.
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Sewagon
Lear
Tovah
Hay
L Iieathy
Howe Prairie
Pittsburg Live Stock and New York Produce Highlights
Market notes from Pittsburg and New York show varied prices across cattle, sheep, and hogs, with receipts steady in the Midwest and bids fluctuating. Butter, cheese, and eggs move with regional demand while oats, corn, and wheat futures trace modest shifts amid overall stock market unease.
Wholesale prices on foods and chemicals list from market
A dense OCR list catalogs wholesale prices by crate and per unit for fruits vegetables meats and canned goods. It also lists chemicals and fuels with prices, weights, and packaging notes, including specific regional product references and transportation terms.
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