Fight over leadership in Croker era sparks city club quarrel
The text reports tensions within an organization as John C. Shee and James W. Dayton clash with Richard Croker. Dayton seeks influence against Croker, amid calls to curb one man power. The piece hints at imminent political upheaval if reform is not pursued.
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Ris
John C. Sheedown
Richard’ Croker
Croker
Chas. W. Dayton
Bourke
James W. Dayton
Wan
Dayton
Grand Stand Collapse at Wheeling to Garfield Park Race
The 25 mile decoration day road race from Wheeling to Garfield Park was won by Wm Blum with a 1 25 time. Charles Merz and John Beyer finished close behind. A grand stand collapse caused panic. two boys injured and bikes wrecked as spectators fled. Walter Regan suffered a broken ankle and Roy Hayes was badly bruised.
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Chicago
Wheeling
Til
Garfield Park
Wm. Blum
Blum
Charles Merz
John Beyer
Walter Regan
Roy Hayes
Beebe Jumps From Stair in Suicide Attempt
Charles Beebe a cigarmaker from Frankfort Indiana, drank heavily Saturday night and asked to be jailed. He developed insanity thoughts claiming someone meant to kill him and on Monday he leaped headfirst from a stairway landing to the stone floor. A stove and heavy oak bench saved him, the bench breaking on impact. He said if the sheriff would not kill him he would kill himself, though he may live.
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Frankfort
Ind
Spi
Charles Beebe
Banker’s Son Arrested Over Strass Checks
Adolph Reddelsheimer, son of a Monroeville banker, was arrested in Savannah after two years on the road with Isaac Strass a shirt waist maker. Checks signed by Strass totaling about 1060 surfaced locally, Sheriff Melching seeks the prisoner. Strass claims the checks are forgeries.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Adolph Reddelsheimer
Savannah
David Addelsheimer
Monroeville
Isaac Strass
Strass
Melching
They Accept the Swag in Havana Soldiers Paid
Thirteen thousand dollars have been paid to Cuban soldiers so far in Havana on May 20. The payments began despite limited applicants and opposition, seen as a victory for Gomez and allies. General Gomez aims to accelerate the process.
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Havana
Jenomez
Gomez
Horrible Crime Report and Local News Highlights
An item from Fort on the Main notes two unknown men entering a house to rob a girl and escaping after placing her on the floor. The column mentions Esterhazy guilt belief in a separate revision case, Lillie Wells missing with brother Jesse, and a fatal kick in Indiana. It also references a Canadian governor at death’s door.
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Fort- On-The-Main
Alton wife recalls McGuire marriage trick and alleged bigamy
Mrs. Elien McGuire of Alton testifies in St Louis that John J. McGuire pressed her to consent to a second marriage after Frances Bryant demanded he wed her. She lived with the couple as sister in law before leaving, and she says she will prosecute.
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St.louis
Elien McGuire
Alton
Tils
Clayton
John J. McGuire
Frances Bryant
Miss Bryant
McGuire
Duchess Weds Spanish Envoy After Dewey Rejection
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse brought Duke and Duchess de Arcos to New York on Tuesday. The duke will be the new Spanish ambassador to the United States and his American wife is a Washington society figure. Reports say she declined Admiral Dewey to marry the duke.
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New York
Kremen
Duke
Duchess de Arcos
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Robbery Report At B C R W N Wreck Injured Stripped
The Waterloo disaster wrecked B C R W N line shows dead and dying robbed of valuables. Several victims had money and items stolen including a Minneapolis victim David J Hially who lost a 500 diamond ring and 400 in cash.
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Waterloo
David J. Hially
Minneapolis
A Fine Pair Arrests Linked to Theft Case
Ethel Worrell sister of William Worrell was arrested Monday by Detectives Thornton and Kinney at her home 214 Central North Street on receiving stolen goods charges. Police believe both Worrells are involved. Councilman Crall’s house was robbed May 22 of a gold watch. a pawn broker identified Ethel Worrell as the one who pawned it.
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Ethel Worrell
Wiliam Worrell
Thornton and Kinney
North St
Worrell
Crall
Wthel Worrell
Cleaner for House Cleaning Lacks Superior Ease
A terse note claims a cleaner for house cleaning has no superior. It performs the job with minimal labor, offering efficiency and simplicity in daily maintenance.
Charron Accepts Winton Challenge for Horseless Car Race
Paris reports M Charron winner of Paris Bordeaux race has accepted Mr. Winton American challenge for a horse less machine contest. Charron may race in France or America with stakes around 5 000 francs and up to 100 000 if needed. He will allow Vinton any motive power and favors about an 800 mile course with few halts.
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Paris
M. Charron
Bordeaux
Winton
Charron
France
America
Mr. Vinton
Seventh Regiment Hissed During Decoration Day Parade
New York crowds greeted the Seventh regiment with jeers and hisses as it passed in the decoration day parade. The unit stayed at home during the Spanish American War.
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New York
Mayor Clisby's Wife Dies in Runaway Crash
Montgomery Alabama May 50. Monday evening the horse of Mayor Clisby ran away five miles out. Mrs. Clisby died at a farmhouse and her sister Mrs. Virgine was fatally injured. Mrs. Virgine was brought to the city in an ambulance.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mayor Clisby
Clisby
Virgine
Dorcas Giphens Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Dorcas Giphens was arrested for grand larceny of a watch from John Toohill. John Staley, a teamster, was also taken into custody on the charge of receiving the stolen ticker from Dorcas.
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Dorcas Giphens
N. Ulinorssr
John Toohill
John Staley
Dorcas
Heavy rains wash out bridge near Lakeville
In South Brisd, Indiana on May 30, heavy rains washed out the Van dahlia bridge at Lakeville ten miles south of town. Fourteen cars plunged into the washed-out gully but there were no fatalities.
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South Brisd
Ind
Lakeville
Here
Movement to unite glass workers in one large union
A movement is growing to organize all glass workers across branches into a single union. Leaders say centralizing adjustments of wares will reduce current jealousy and improve cooperation.
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Muncie. Ind
French Army Officer Commits Suicide in Brussels
BRUSSELS May 30 Le Captain a French army officer committed death by own action upon learning that the conclusion of the Dreyfus case was inevitable.
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Brussels
le Captain
Dreyfus
Planing Mill Burned in South End Fire
SOUTH END Ind May 30 The planing mill of Hudson Stanfield Co landmark was destroyed by fire Monday night The loss is placed at about 10000 dollars.
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South End
Ind
Hudson, Stanfield & Co
Lightning Strikes Dr. Ginther House in North Manchester
A freak lightning bolt hit the residence of Dr J Ginther in North Manchester Indiana on Monday night. The strike traveled from the cart to the west side of the house leaving small holes in the plaster. The doctor and his wife were hurled from bed and severely shocked.
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North
Manchester
Ind
J. Ginther
Steamer Mate Fatally Shoots Roustabout in Madison
David Gleason, mate of the steamer Lizzie Bay, shot and killed a negro roustabout Tuesday morning in Madison Indiana. The incident occurred on the riverfront with details limited. Authorities investigated the fatal shooting and Gleason remained at large pending inquiry.
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Madison
Ind
David Gleason
Milner Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Abuse and Late Homecomings
Catharine Milner files for divorce from William citing late-night returns and claimed abuse. The item notes public signatures for elevated tracks and mentions a controller's forecast of annual totals reaching two figures, with surrounding local reaction.
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Catharine Milner
William
Public Salary League
Sullivan
Ofice
Albert Stein Blinded by Dynamite Explosion
Albert Stein lost an eye and suffered severe facial injuries from a dynamite blast. He was taken to Cincinnati for treatment of the damaged eye, which had begun to bulge from its socket, and his sight is now entirely gone.
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Richmond
Albert Stein
Cincinnati
Trade goods price list for china, rolls and textiles
A historical price list details various rolls of china and Japanese fabrics, floor denim, and linoleum. Entries include design quality notes and prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents, highlighting heavy, closely woven, and double dyed patterns.
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Nevecesceses BC
Bargains at the Domestic apartment listing textile sale
The ad promotes cheap fabrics and household linens from New York Mills and similar brands. It advertises percales, seersucker remnants, sateens, ticking, cambric, pillow cases, sheets, and gray blankets with low prices, claiming limited stock and closing out offers.
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Lonsdale
BC Carnbric
NEW York Mills
Phktin
Ecvdrhew
London
Grocery list of canned fruits and staples
A fragmented advert listing cheap groceries including plums green gage prunes currants tapioca pepper salt vinegar pearlanes enambeline and other staples with price indications and unit sizes. The text is jumbled but conveys a discount sale of dried fruit starch and condiments.
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California
Rear-admiral Schley greeted at Ogden Utah reception
Reports of a ship collision near Marietta Colorado where Wm Rastill and Otis Dodd died and two others injured. Paris exposition grants America extra 1260 feet for horticulture. 10000 workers strike at Le Creusot France. Gen Joseph Wheeler gave memorial address in Boston. Indianapolis anti expansionists condemned. Cattle and hog market details with weekly receipts and prices. Card of thanks to friends for Edward Tuttle death. Warnings and small classifieds follow including housing and sale notice for a 12 room house contents auction.
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Schley
Ogden
Utah
Marietta, Co
Rastill
Otis Dodd
America
le Creusot
France
Joe Wheeler
Boston
Elf
City Grain Market Report from Montsccay May 24
Grain prices and car counts listed for corn wheat oats and hay at the City Grain Market. Corn prices show various grades and car totals. hay and timothy values noted. wheat quiet with No 2 red and mixed offerings. numbers include several concessions and per wagon quotes.
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Monscay
Timothy
Ted
Shiel Anti-Trust Livestock Market Report May 30
Indianapolis market remains steady with good receipts and a likely steady trend for the week. Chicago reports heavy receipts with prices about a cent lower. cattle show a slight firming while pigs and light hogs trade around 3.70 to 3.75 per hundredweight, with specified ranges for other classes.
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Indianapolis
Asc
Ansk
Eae
Deserre
R. R. Shiel & Co
Chicago
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