Phases of city life as seen by SUNY reporters from Liz town
A vivid skinny of a comic scene on Illinois street where a man from Liztown drenched in mischief shouts Fourth of July cheers and clashes with Brer Jackson then returns home. The piece shifts to a dramatic hotel confrontation between two men, a show manager and an actor, over back pay before celebrating musician Adam Weber and mentor Bert Vogt shaping a chorus of Cincinnati linked talent.
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Liztown
Illinois St
Rialto
Breer Jackson
Rer Jackson
Hig Confreres
Hen
Br’er Jackson
Jackson
Occidental Hotel
Grub Found Hidden Inside Large Walnut Log
Mr. Milt D. Williamson of Adams Williamson discusses finding a large grub living in the center of a big black walnut log. He notes such grubs are often surrounded by years of growth and occur in center cores, a common feature in sizable logs used for veneer work.
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Milt D. Williamson
Adams & Williamson
Shocking Mutilation Revealed at Insane Hospital
Superintendent Galbraith defends hospital practices after a brutal patient mutilation. He says the incident occurred six months earlier, involved a now-deceased patient, and was not printed to avoid sensationalism. He cites crowding and safety measures as reasons for room sharing among patients.
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Galbraith
Insane Hospital
George Lepelman
Skinnere
Hepelion
Tea Sun
Ngypelman
Abduction case shocks New York as Barry jailed over 15 year old girl
John C Barry, a young colored man, is jailed on charges of abducting Mamie Naot a white girl aged 15. He worked as a coachman for Mr Weise at 1050 Tenth Ave. Mamie reportedly visited Barry at the stable where he worked and said she wanted to marry him. Mamie says she changed her mind and does not want to marry Barry. She was sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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New York
John C. Barry
Mamie Naot
Barry
Mr. Weise
Mamie
Harry
Mamie le
Justice Murray
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Alonzo
Florence Wiitney
Martha Mey
EL Khorihst
Samuellianiep
Mrc
Mery Lewella
Cornor
Washington
Alabama- Bie
ADG
Wasteleu
Krozelo
Br. T. N. Watcom
Pneunonia
Iriay
United Brothers of Friendship
Taylor
Lvanstil'a
Lissop
Barrett
W H. Hares
N. & Byran
J. N. Pattison
Jeane van Verhis
F.J. van Verhis
Chas
Kuhn
Fred Behrendt
Illinoises
Georgia
Thomas Burns
James Renihan
Illinois and
Georgia- Sts
Taylor Thuesday
Renidan
John E. Sullivan
John L. Reardon
Howe
Harrison
Gapio
Burrell
Central Insane Hospital
Vincent King
Mitchell
King
Justice Smock
Maj. Mitchell
McDonald
Marah
Evansville tragedy ends in double gunshot deaths
In Evansville a separated couple, Wilson and his wife once again living apart, faced separation when he returned Tuesday to urge reconciliation. At 6:30 PM pistol shots were heard in the woman's rooms and both were found mortally wounded. Wilson killed his wife, formerly Mattie Combs of Seymour, before shooting himself.
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Wilson
Evansville
Willson
Mattie Combs
Seymour
Chas. Breese
Senator Payne says he will not seek senatorial race
Cleveland May 29 Spl Special Senator Payne issues a letter declaring he will not be a senatorial candidate under any circumstances.
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Cleveland
Payne
Two Hoosier Girls Sing Solo at Hosic Festival Debut
Two native Hoosier girls, Margaret Reid and Sue M. KnekleY Pierce, appeared as soloists in the Hosic Festival. Reid faced nerves but showed a pure, promising voice. Pierce delivered strong aria and finale performances. The program also featured Lohengrin selections and an ensemble finale with notable artists, with future matinee and evening performances announced.
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Wises
Margaret Reid
Sue M. Knekley
Hartence Pierce
Anderson
Miss Reid
Miss Prorag
Mies Vierse
Beethoven
Welkerlin
Movitt
Herbert Fosister
Iron Roseini
Wistor Herbert
Signor Perotti
Max Bendix
Mies von Doenhoff
Julius Kohl
Mime
Herbert Lvcerster
Miss Judi
M. Ricketton
Signor Bologa
Abbes
Bert Fischer
Wagner
Skunk in Saloon Case Ties to Oaklandon Liquor Debate
Judge Howland hears remonstrants against Klepfer Bros liquor license at Oaklandon. Remonstrants used a live skunk to test surveillance of patrons, causing a disturbance yet yielding evidence. Klepfers fined 100 dollars plus costs by Judge Irvin after testimony describing odors and police interest.
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Howland
Irvin
Chris Harmening
Behaitf
Klepfers
Hig City
Lisey
Watts
Balf
Memorial Day observance to expand and vary graveside rites
Thursday’s memorial day service will be more general with public business suspended. Graves of soldiers will be marked with flags by the Sons of Veterans, flowers scattered by the ladies relief corps, and G A R and K P members will march separately with cat flowers to toss into the air. Music by the When band and Telegraph glee club. Improved cemetery access via street cars or the Big Four road is expected to boost attendance.
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the Sun
Sons of Veterans
Ladies Relief Corps
K. of P
When Band
Telegraph Glee Club
Marriage scandal and parade plans headline Missouri news
A bride from Missouri disappears after elopement with a young farmer. she had been engaged to J S Pritchett from Idaho. Grand Marshal Lang reports 1200 in the Memorial Day parade with cars at Seventh Street and a national salute by Indianapolis artillery.
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Lang
Wapenbana
Seventh St
Indianapolis Light Artillery
George H. Chapman
John F. Ruckie
Rucgie
Tut Sun
Opposed to Electric Death in Graham Murder Case
New York May 29 Attorneys in the Graham murder case face jury selection trouble as many talesmen resist the death penalty by electricity. More potential jurors are excused on this ground, delaying proceedings. Fatally Injured in Columbus Indiana
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New York
Graham
Cronin murder case unfolds with confessions and indictments
Crime history from Chicago details Frank J. Black alias Woodruff and others confessing to involvement in Dr. Cronin’s death. Detectives retrace the ground, locating cottage, catch-basin, and trunk. Grand jury returns murder indictments against Conghlin, Sullivan, and Black as officials note clan involvement and ongoing investigations.
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Cuwaco
Frank Wondrut
Black
Dr. Cronin
Cronin
Woodruff
Lakeview
Coltare
Wagon Wheela
Balter Foray
Woodruit
P.O. Sublivan
Sullivan
Daniel Conghlin
Patrick
Frank J. Black
Crenin
Crevin
Rosa Hill
Willard J
Cyclone Ravages Chase County Massacre and Damages
A May 22 cyclone in Chase county destroys homes of Capt. F C Brown Homer Jones Wm Parton Morris Beach and Hugo Milner. Several deaths occur including Brown’s infant daughter and Beach’s wife. Livestock losses mount as the storm moves from south of Clements. Decorations day cyclone events and local court actions are also noted alongside various arrests and municipal matters.
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Mamasas
Torrxa
Mas
Chase County
Clements
F.C. Brown
Homer Jones
Wm. Parton
Morris Beach
Hugo Milner
Brown
Beach
Parton
Jones
Hoosiers Fall to Giants in Rain-Soaked 1904 Baseball Game
In a long uneven game at New York on May 24 1904 the Giants defeated the Hoosiers 7 to 6 after a slow start. Highlights include Buck Ewing and Roger Connor driving runs for New York while Getzein Welch and Whitney contributed for Indianapolis. Umpire Lynch, and key defensive plays shaped a tense contest amid damp conditions.
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Richardson
Hines
Roger Conner
Sullivan
Gors
Tisman
Buck Ewing
Ward
Buckley
Visitor Seery
Glasscock
Whitney
Welch
Rourke
Honsiers
Getzein
Seery
Gore
Hoother Denny
Tiernan
Bassett
Cery
Cowper
McGready
Bascett
Scery
Gerzain
Ewing
Johnnie Ward
O’rourke
Hassett
Blank
Whitey
Denny
Mickey Welch
Conner
Hoosier McGeachy
Zein
Tiernen Blank
toDsryore
Gleescock
Westeken
Wiemsen
Onichardson
Glaascock
O'Rourke
Saeiy
Hoosier Sullivan
McGeachy
O’ Rourke
New York
Indianapolis
New Stork
Boston Ten Run Error Filled Loss To Chicago
In a baseball game Boston compiled 14 hits and 4 errors while Chicago scored 3 runs on 7 hits. Clarkson and Bennett pitched for Boston with Tener and Sommere handling Chicago's battery duties.
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Boston
Chicago
Clarkson
Bennett
Tener
Sommere
A Bad Woman She Deceives the Man With Whom She Eloped
New York May 28. Henry W. Moore ex editor of the St Louis Post Dispatch and Mrs Norton who eloped have separated over alleged unfaithfulness. She returned intoxicated with an unknown man and later a wine room card bore another man’s initials. Moore found she kept up correspondence with a steamboat clerk and a roomer caused further trouble leading to renewed separation. Friends say a lover era Chicago theatrical manager within a year of marriage. Also report of possible arrest of Maggie Thompson’s father in Cleveland. Boys’ Suits offered of all wool at 7.97 with bulk sale at 3.50 at Washington street.
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New York
Henry W. Moore
St. Lou's
Moore
Mrs. Norton
Mra. Norton
Moores
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Chas. Hahn
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Springfield
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