Plot to kill President Roosevelt shocks Walla Walla
Pendleton butcher Joseph Becker is held on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Roosevelt. He allegedly told acquaintances he had one bullet for Roosevelt and another for Wilhelm II. Becker was arrested after a rifle was found, with police quiet about the case until the president’s departure. Local crowds in Starbuck briefly greeted Roosevelt with cannons and rifles. The president praised wartime heroines and met Captain Steinman of the Washington Volunteers at Ellensburg, acknowledging his unit’s Philippine War sacrifices.
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Harrison
Ida
Foonevelt
Starbuck
Teddy
Secret Service
Womar
Roosevelt
Yakima Valley
Ellensburg
Grand Army
Gong
Capt. Steinman
Washington
Fairbanks and Beveridge Face Indiana Party Split Risks
A prominent Indiana politician warns a Be veridge defeat would trigger a bitter Republican rift statewide. He says Fairbanks backing any faction would harm both men and the party, urging unity and opposing attacks on Beveridge while supporting Goodrich as state chairman and Fairbanks for president if desired.
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Alee
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Roynda
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Beveridge
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Fairoanie
Teveridge
Goodrich
Ain
Four Killed in Washington County Coal Mine Disaster
Four men were killed and several injured in a Chartlers coal and coke heat incident in Pennsylvania. Authorities report an explosion or blast occurred during a shift change, with federal investigators called to determine cause and fatalities. Local teams assisted, and the scene was secured as emergency crews worked through the aftermath.
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Hitysburg
Chartlers
Mitchell Home Will Manage Local End of Strike
President John Mitchell of United Mine Workers arrives in Indianapolis from Smnoia to oversee the local end of the West Virginia strike. He will stay to supervise until Vice President Lewis can leave Liberty and return to Indianapolis as talks with operators from New River and Loup Creek districts loom.
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Presient
John Mitchel
United Mine Workers, Ie
Indianapolis
Smnoia
Mitchell
Civic Federation
New York
West Virginia
Lewis
Liberty
New River
Loup Creek
West Virgina
New Hier advertisements on the ninth page today
Advertisements include washerwoman wanted untarnished rooms for rent a delivery wagon for use a dressmaker wants situation eleven acres for sale a pearl brooch lost Roy about 16 wanted magazines for sale woman wanted housekeepings rooms for rent read all the “Unérs” on the ninth page
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Stessmaker
Roy
Magasines
Bridge delay threatens forfeiture and costs at White River
Commissioners doubt enforcing the $80 daily forfeit on the White River bridge contract at Washington Street. Delays likely exceed 175 days beyond December 1902, risking $432,750 penalties on a $149,000 contract. John McGregor cautions against universal forfeiture. suggests high water and other impediments slowed progress. In court, Catherine Crutchfield fainted while awaiting trial, causing a disruption feared dead as rumor spread.
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White River
W. Washington Et
Unis
John McGregor
Catherine Crutchfield
Lin“Jr
Tucadey
New Car Tickets Fall Out Of Favor
Street chatter says new car tickets are unpopular among shop girls clerks and business men. Complaints cite dirt easy wear tear and lack of distinct color. Street railway officials note standard stock and changes from old tickets.
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Stenographers
Tien
Modern Woodmen Camp Heads For Indianapolis Event Details
Preparations near completion for the Modern Woodmen of America head camp in Indianapolis from June 35 to 30. Foresters from across the country will compete for liberal cash prizes judged by nine regular army officers. The camp site will feature white housing, a city water system, drainage, a commissary, and a hospital led by the surgeon general. Delegations from California and Oregon arrive, bringing floral and fruit displays and other state products to be shown at a Claypool hotel event.
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Woodmen of America
Indianapolis
Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Wberal
Regular Army
The
Foresters Applicationa
Calfornia
Oregon
Claypool
Contributions Coming In For Jewish Relief Fund
Rabbi Messing chairs the committee collecting funds for Jews harmed by Kishinoff atrocities. Indianapolis residents are rallying support. The drive began Monday and has surpassed expectations. Funds will be sent away at week’s end. Committee members include Gustav Efroymeon and Joseph Twineman.
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Mr. Messing
Indianapolis
Messing
Dale
Gustav Efroymeon
Joseph Twineman
IEP Of Chicago Freight Threatens Repeat Tie Up
Chicago May report notes freight handlers press for wage gains of a percentage, risking a repeat of last year’s disruption that froze thousands of tons of freight, including perishables, in yards for weeks. Merchants rush orders, publishers stockpile paper, and storage facilities fill as railroads may concede or stand firm on a permanent wage cap.
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Chicago
Prohibition Campaign Sparks Clergy Clash in Indianapolis
A prohibition ratification meeting at Alliance Hall drew strong attacks on city preachers. Thomas R. Lewis urged ministers to back the ticket or risk souls in their churches. F T. McWhirter promoted banners reading Hits or Hell as a blunt rallying cry. Clergy leaders urged restraint and conservatism, while Rev A L Orcutt and Rev E W Lawson echoed calmer counsel amid chants.
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Thomas R. Lewis
Prohibition
F. T. McWhirter
Alliance Hall
Indianapolis
Hitz
McWhirter
Missing Washing Case Leads to Juvenile Court
Mrs A D Dickson reported a young colored girl came asking to stay after washing, saying Frankie Stilla left her. Clothes dumped in rear alley except for some children’s garments missing. Police questioned and detained 10 year old Mary Rhodes to juvenile court Wednesday.
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A. D. Dickson
Pennsylvania-at
Frankie Stilla
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity May 27
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 96 hours ending 8 p.m. May 27. Partly cloudy with threats of rain and possible showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures 7 a.m. 72, noon 61, 2 p.m. 68. Includes Indiana and adjacent areas.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Fairview Park Food and Equipment Sale Report
Fragmented notice mentions Fairview Park with ice cream, lunches, and meals. It also references a typewriter purchase, a pen and hand machines, and a BS Monument Plese. No clear event or outcomes yet.
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Fairview Park
D. Shera
BS Monument Plese
Doctors Did No Good In Tuberculosis Deaths
Deputy Coroner Gess investigated the deaths of Mrs. Lulu Carter of 1449 Brooker Street and Fred White of Latayttert Street, both colored. Dr Geis found physicians had been secured but the patients were deprived of proper care, as families treated at home to save expenses.
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Coroney Gess
Tueaday
Lulu Carter
Brookerst
Fred White
Welman Case Dismissed After Neighbor Dispute
The state case against Salen B. Welman for assault and battery on Mrs. Andrews at Bellefontaine and Sixteenth streets was dismissed in Justice Stout's court. Welman told THE SCN the matter stemmed from a neighborhood quarrel sparked by Mrs. Afis drawing his cousin into the dispute and by alleged sleepwalking incidents. Andrews testified no assault occurred. she claimed she fell from a porch and Welman helped her inside, with bakers across the street growing angry over language and contributing to the case’s collapse.
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Birs. Andrews
Bellefontaine
Sixteenth Sts
Justice Stouts Court
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SCN
Afis Drewss
Abs. Andrews
SUN
Welman
Ant
Refugees Arrive in New York Amid Tight Immigration Ebb
About 400 Jewish refugees from Russia reached New York aboard the Vaderland from Antwerp. In separate reports, alleged newspaper thieves faced police court proceedings and a grand jury action, while the Behoo Club hosts an afternoon entertainment at the St Joseph training school with Carte as the feature.
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New York
Russia
Vaderland
Antwerp
Bt. Joseph Training School Club
Laskey
Holtzman Aims at Reading Mayor Nomination
Democratic candidate John W. Holtzman formally announced his bid for mayor. He noted the honor and responsibility of the office and pledged honesty and economy as guiding principles, asserting the position would be a public trust. He is the third candidate to declare, following James FE McCullough and Winans F Moore.
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Bronday
Hela
James
Reading
The
James FE. McCullough
Winans F. Moore
Holtman
Smith Charged With Bribe Attempt in Public Works Case
Arthur Stahl detective describes Jamen Smith, now under arrest, accused of offering a bribe to Edwin D. Logadon of the Hoard of public works. Smith denies allegations, shows engraved watch charm, and faces a hearing at 3 pm Tuesday before Police Judge Whallon.
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Arthur Stahl
Jamen Smith
Edwin D. Logadon
Sinn
Bianymen
Washington
Campaign on in earnest next week in Indiana polls
The text describes Republican and Democratic campaign activities with headquarters openings and staff details. It notes Oran Muir as secretary at Republican rooms, chairman Logsdon aiding committees, and Mutr overseeing a room. Democratic efforts include James L. Keach and Secretary Rank at their headquarters with multiple Joatera in apparent charge.
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Bull
Oran Muir
Logsdon
Mutr
de Soto
James L. Keach
Democratic
Ng Data
Democratic Committee
Alines
Keach
Indiana
Hanna Must Fight or Run In Ohio Convention Fight
Roosevelt endorses his administration sharpening Hanna Foraker clash. Hanna faces a choice to oppose Roosevelt at Ohio convention or yield. Indiana signals support for Fairbanks and independence from renominating Roosevelt, complicating party strategy nationally.
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Hanna
Cyclone spawns severe damage across Midwest towns
Archer Nebraska reports seven killed as cyclone strikes the town and surrounding areas. Lincoln and Omaha suffer fatalities and widespread destruction. Turtle Creek, Springfield and nearby locales flood or have buildings washed away. In St Joseph Missouri, unroofed homes and damage follow a storm from Kansas. In Terre Haute Indiana Jonas arraigned on bond and held to federal court in Indianapolis.
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Neb
Archer
Here
Tursdey
Lincoln
Hart
Springfeld
Breigen
Tt de
Mopciones
Alparnie Raymond
Tancaly
Atlind « Udexy
Continuance in Police Court for James Smith or Archie Stahl
In police court Tuesday the defense sought a continuance for James Smith or Archie Stahl charged with offering a bribe to Fd Logsdon. Stahl is represented by Henry N. Spano who asked for the delay until Wednesday. Judge Wharton indicated the continuance would be granted. In Washington Senator Foraker declined to comment further on the president's statement, saying it speaks for itself and he wishes no interview. He suggested Ohio's endorsement will be viewed as a friendly or unfriendly vote in the renomination context.
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Roosevelt
Walla Walla
Hanna-Foraker
Ohio
Hanns
Hanna
Malone
California
Forawer
Ehat
Mimucl
Hoona
Co Mne
Payne
Indiana
Fairbanks
Pairbanks
Hanne
James Smith
Archie Stahl
Fd Logsdon
Stahl
Henry N. Spano
Wharton
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