Tragic shooting ties city man to mysterious death
A man named Lewis died early Monday after a gunshot wound to the right temple, MRS Lewis and detectives puzzled over the motive. He was a bridge iron worker from Silverwood Indiana, with a family in Brooks Station Kentucky and two brothers. An autopsy was deemed unnecessary. the weapon used was an automatic revolver. the shooter remains unidentified.
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Indianapolis Opts for Flag Display Ahead of Roosevelt Visit
Local notes reflect a city buzzing with Memorial Day plans. Talks center on Decoration Day, the Lawton monument unveiling, and President Roosevelt's Indianapolis visit with emphasis on displaying national colors and service flags across homes and businesses along the president’s escort route.
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Lawton
Roosevelt
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City Hall Coliseum Suit Opens with Debates on Debt
Judge Carter presides as attorneys for the mayor and contractors outline claims that city officers planned a coliseum and that bond authorizations for a city hall exceed constitutional debt limits. The case, arguing legality of expenditures totaling 323000 plus 85000 and 208000 for remodeling Tomlinson Hall, is seen as vexatious by the defense and awaits findings of fact.
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Tomlinson Hall
Coliseum
Matson
The Laun dry Family Washings and Ironing Services
A fragment notes a local laundry business offering washing and ironing services. The readable text hints at household or small shop operation with emphasis on ironing uniforms or articles. Further specifics are unavailable in the legible lines.
Elope is interrupted as two men hold pair near Marlington
Miss Bird daughter of a Marlington hotel keeper and barber Gladwell fled to marry with a horse and buggy when two men stopped them in a woods near Marlington. Gladwell freed and rode for help. Authorities found the captors jailed and Miss Bird seriously harmed amid heightened tension and fears of lynching.
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Jail for violators under anti rebating laws
Washington May 27 The government intends to prosecute violators of anti rebating laws more aggressively with new cases. ICC member Jud son Clements Georgia says jailing prominent railroad men would improve conditions. Franklin K Lane California supports use of evidence in prosecutions.
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Washington
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin K. Lane
California
McKinley Widow Died After Yearlong Prayer For Death
The Canton Ohio death of Mrs William McKinley follows a year of prayer for death after illness from grip bronchitis and a paralytic stroke Finally she died at 1 05 pm yesterday Special to The Sun President Roosevelt will attend the funeral Wednesday in Canton with Vice President Fairbanks Also to attend are cabinet officers and Cantonians Stores will close and streets line for the procession Pallbearers include Henry Porter John C Dueber Joseph Biechele and others with Justice Dey accompanying the family
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Henry Porter
John C. Dueber
Joseph Biechele
Robert A. Cassady
George B. Frease
Austin Lynch
Shielda
C. C. Bow
Justice Dey
William A. Lynch
Judge T. T. McCarthy
P. M. Rixey
Washington, D. C
Memorial Day Observances Plan National Honors
Memorial Day events feature a Gen Henry W Lawton monument unveiling in Indianapolis with President Roosevelt, a Gen James E B Stuart statue reveal in Richmond by the United Confederate Veterans, and Hall of Fame tablet ceremonies at New York University with Gov Hughes and Gov Guild. Additionally a Confederate Veterans camp program in Richmond includes Jefferson Davis memorial unveiling, and Roosevelt attends a Lansing agricultural colleges centennial in Michigan. Taft speaks at the National Millers association in St Louis. The Vienna cotton conference runs May 25 to 30 with ten Americans attending.
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New York
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Mich
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National Millers’ Association
St. Louis
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France
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Peage
Weather and railroad petitions in Indiana
Fair weather with light frost at night and warmer days forecast across the United States. The Big Four Railroad petitions the Indiana Railroad Commission to allow obstructions to remain until they can be remedied, similar requests for lower bridges appear in several cases and a decision is expected soon to cover all.
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Camps Gets Job As Bank Examiner In Indiana
Auditor of State John C. Billheimer appointed Charles W. Camps of Garrett to be bank examiner, filling the vacancy from George Bingham’s resignation, with duties beginning June 1. Camps has long bank experience in Garrett, as the legislature now requires four examiners. The remaining position is filled by Jerry W. Levings of Indianapolis, starting about July 1.
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Charles W. Camps
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George Bingham
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Jerry W. Levings
Indianapolis
Parade plans laid for Lawton May 30 ceremony
Memorial day and Lawton monument unveiling parade details announced by Gen Oran Perry marshal. Arrangements list generals officers brigade commands and units, assembly points at Crown Hill cemetery, 9 30 a m, parade at 10 a m, president's review at 2 p m with escort, and marching procedures for bands and troops.
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Lawton Monument
George W. Powell
Benjamin R. Richardson
Samuel M. Compton
William E. English
David F. Allen
M. M. Lacey
B. F. Sammers
Thomas Madden
John R
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Merrill E. Wilson
R. W. Kinsey
A. A. Womack
Harry Wade
Thomas Wysong
H. M. Thompson
W. 8. Warner
A. M. Preston
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Turbulent uprising in Kwang Tung region reported
Northeast Kwang Tung sees widespread civil unrest with scores attacked and homes burned. A key figure Wong Keng is killed and warnings call for action near Amoy. The Triad society linked to the rebellion claims over a million members as tensions rise against the Manchu dynasty.
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Foreign Warships Move Against Triads in Swatow Action
In Swatow on May 7 a relief expedition sails to Hong Kong to quell Triad violence amid rising unrest. British and German warships assist to protect their citizens and interests as authorities report the Triads assault civil and military targets. The guards commander rallies forces and heads toward the disturbance zone.
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Scripps-McRae
Mission at Lienchow Destroyed by Native Rioters
The German mission station at Lienchow near Pakhoi was destroyed by native rioters. Missionaries escaped. German gun boat Hities with Tsing Tau marines left Hong Kong for Pakhoi. British gunboat may follow. Five American missionaries were killed earlier on Oct 28, 195. Indemnity for losses paid by Chinese government in January.
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Lienchow
Pakhoi
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Tsing Tau
Hong Kong
Reconciled Pair Near Resolve After Boston Meeting
May 27 in Boston reports that Guy Haviland and Miss Crindler, both from affluent families, have reached a tentative settlement after a months long separation. Mrs Crindler, with her mother and lawyer, traced Haviland to Cambridge and a hotel reunion followed by talks at the Touraine. A final decision was expected today.
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Boston
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Haviland
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Thomas W. Crindler
Washington
St. Paul's School
Concord
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Miss Crindler
New York
Heal Eros practical plasterers advertisement
An OCR snippet shows a local plasterers ad describing practical plastering services with contact numbers including Main 05 New 5667 and a 19th street reference. The fragment emphasizes trades and phone listings typical of a classified notice.
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