Deserted Children Brought to Police Station
Two young Powers children aged 6 and 3 were found at the police station Friday morning clad in cotton waists and breeches. They stated their mother is ill and their father, Frank Powers, left three days ago, abandoning them and their sick mother. They had eaten little since Thursday and were taken in by humane officers after neighbors reported their condition.
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Shelby Powers
Freddie Powers
Frank Powers
Senate Ave
Xelling
Joyce
Cuban Lottery At Work In Indianapolis Sale
Cuban lottery tickets are being sold in Indianapolis in violation of law. Most sales occur at saloon counters with a local agent present. The Havana lottery began after Cuba’s government took power and tickets are for the first drawing, selling quickly across the city.
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Indianapolis
United States
Cuba
Havana
Indiannapolis
Old Pele Still Growls Amid Island Fear and Rumors
The article describes sensational but unverified reports from St Pierre and surrounding fears as Mont Pelée shows renewed volcanic activity. It notes fake stories about survivors and explorers, the flight of the cruiser Cincinnati, and Government geologist Hill’s alarm while ash showers continue and Desolation looms.
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Geo. J. Kavanaugh
Pelee
Treatory
St. ‘Pierre
Cincinnati
New York
Hill
St. Pierre
St. Pierre- Monday
H.H. Smith
Dixie captain sails from St Lucia toward Martinique to New York
Capt. Berry aboard the Dixie cabled Friday from St. Lucia that he is sailing to Martinique and will then head north to New York. The message confirms transport movements in the Caribbean theater with an expected eastward course. The report notes no delays and lists the route as Martinique then New York.
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Washington
Berry
The
Dixie
St. Lucia
Martinique
New York
Colonels Won Battle at Washington Park Series Opener
The Hoosiers faced the Colonels who, after pressuring for a scalp, refused to capitalize and allowed the visitors to depart, taking the first game of the series at Washington Park.
Baseball Batteries Across Early Games report
Washington beat Chicago 9 to 3 as Carrick and Clark led for Washington while Griffith and McFarland contributed for Chicago. St Louis led 11 to 7 over Philadelphia with Sudhoff and Sugden pacing St Louis. Detroit defeated Boston 10 to 5 behind Miller and McGuire as Dominger Mitchell and Warner provided offense. Brooklyn topped Boston 7 to 4 with Kitson and Farrell while Pittinger and Moran offered support. Philadelphia routed New York 35 to 4 with Duguay, Jacklitsch, Matthewson, Evans, Bowerman, Yeager on offense. Pittsburgh fell to Chicago 6 to 8 as Chesbro and Smith and Van and Kling supplied runs.
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Chicago
Carrick
Clark
Griffith
McFarland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Sudhoff
Sugden
Plank
Schreckengast
Detroit
Boston
Miller
McGuire
Dominger
Mitchell
Warner
Brooklyn
Kitson and Farrell
Pittinger
Moran
New York
Dugeleby
Jacklitsch
Matthewson
Evans, Bowerman
Yeager
Pittsburg
Wonerty, Chesbro and Smith
St” Vain and Kling
Lipton says no America's Cup plans for now
Glasgow May 30 Sir Thomas Lipton told a reporter that reports sent to the United States claiming he would challenge for the America's Cup next year are false. He said there is nothing in the reports and he has no yacht plans until August.
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Glasgow
Thomas “Lipton
United States
Fire destroys Manning malt house in Buffalo York street
Fire swept the Manning malt house on Friday in Buffalo New York, causing extensive damage and prompting nearby firms to evacuate as smoke darkened the sky. Investigations into the blaze were expected to begin once flames were fully controlled.
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Buffalo
ON. Y
Manning
Memorial Day Observed in Indianapolis Cemeteries
Indianapolis observed Memorial Day Friday with decoration exercises across cemeteries and a citywide pause in business. Crowds attended at Crown Hill where graves of Union soldiers were adorned. the down town parade was omitted to ease veteran fatigue. The event featured G.A.R. rituals, a Worth M. Tippey address, patriotic songs, and a final salute.
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Indianapolis
Union
Hill Cemetery
Polieé
Nox Clapp
Indianapolio Battalion
National Guard
G.A. Rs
Mathew
Cleveland,,. O
Memorial services for ex confederates at Greenlawn cemetery
A joint memorial service was held Friday morning at Greenlawn cemetery in Indianapolis by the Grand Army of the Republic and Confederate veterans. About 900 ex confederate soldiers buried at Greenlawn, many from Camp Morton, were honored with flowers and flags. Ex confederates and guards attended, with orations by N. M. Taylor and Lewis Howland. The event included flag marking, a male quartet, taps, and benediction. Various veterans, including Frank H. Pillet and Capt. William K. Worrall, attended, with plans to organize a Marion county post to attend the next New Orleans reunion.
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Greenlawn Cemetery
The
A. R
Confederate ‘ Veterans of
Indianapolis
Morton
William H. Calvert
Camip
Avi
Indiana
National Guard
Frank H. Pillet
George
Miller
Tompkin
William
KL Worrall
John. D
Mt.Jackson
Memorial Service Held At Holy Cross Cemetery
A ceremony at Holy Cross Cemetery observed memorial exercises on Friday. Rev Mathew led prayers and flowers, flags, and evergreens were placed on soldiers' graves by the Boys' Brigade. The Boys' Brigade sang America during the observance.
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Holy Cross
Cathalle
Mathew
America
School Children Honor Monument With Flags And Music
Two hundred city schoolchildren stood on the south steps of the monument Friday morning. A band accompanied the ceremony as bouquets were strewn on the plaques around the monument. Flags were arranged while patriotic tunes were played and sung, and the lawn remained covered with towers and flags after they withdrew.
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America
Arlington observes Civil Spanish Wars heroes at Arlington
In Washington on May 30 thousands pay reverent homage at Arlington Cemetery to Civil and Spanish War fallen soldiers. The president and cabinet attend as veteran groups and the public lay flowers and honor the unknown soldier enthroned in the tomb. The day features a parade from Arlington to the amphitheater, Lincoln memorial speeches, and a moving monument unveiling for Col. Edgar O Carroll of Wisconsin.
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Indiana
Cr. P.morton
Marechal
Neil
Republic
Klett
Oliver
Morton
Iowa
Hfe
Washington
Army
Arlington
Potomac
Granton
Arlington Cemetery
Marine Band
Bull Run
Rappaharnock
Lena
Edwin
B. Hoy
Lincoln
Gettebure
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Wisconsin
Memorial Day Observances Across Cities
Memorial Day was observed with parades and holiday suspensions in several cities. Cincinnati Cleveland St Louis and Chicago held marches and services at cemeteries and monuments, with decorations of graves and military displays noted in multiple reports.
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ST. Louis
St.Louis
National
Jefferson Barracks
Perkins-Hanna talk sparks coal strike rumors in Cleveland
In Cleveland and Washington, Geo. B. Perkins Morgan confidant and U S Steel finance head met Senator Hanna amid cautious talk on the anthracite coal strike. Hanna refused to discuss the meeting while Wilkes-Barre reports say strikers doubt any settlement, noting no official talks exist and urging unity to fight the operators.
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Cleveland
Geo. B. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Senator Hanna
Perkins
Hanna
Washington
Leutenant
Morgan
U. S. Steel Corporation
Northern Securities Company
East Side
Mitchell Pleased With The Strike Outlook
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and President Russell of the Amalgamated Miners Association held a Friday morning conference. They did not reveal topics but a general strike appears likely if five districts approve a national call. four have already consented. Mitchell expects strong support to back demands against mine operators as he heads to Wilkes-Barre to direct strike affairs.
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Nichols
Chicago
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Russell
Amats
Wincie
Wilkesbarré
Memorial Day Observances In Springfield At Lincoln Tomb
Staff reviewed the parade from the lake front as Springfield marks Memorial Day Friday at Lincoln's tomb. The ceremony featured speeches by Frank Bruner of Chicago, Capt. Jas. Freeman, Gen. Orendorff, and Capt. Stuart Brown of the city, with a veteran parade preceding the Oakridge ceremony.
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Lincoln
Frank Bruner
Chicago
Jas. Freeman
Orendorff
Stuart Brown
Oakridge
Rhakes New Gambling Rooms In Sherman House
Police planned to visit the Sherman house near Union station Friday afternoon to shut down a poker game started days ago by Gus Rhake the gambler. Supt Taffe said Capt Hyland found Rhake had secured the rooms and officers had seen several visits but no game in progress. The rooms, fitted for poker, were expanded from three to six, with six games running from fifty cents to three dollars.
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Sherman House
McCreast
Union Station
Gus Rhake
Sapt
Taffe
Hyland
Rhake
Fair Grounds Place
Saturday Half Holiday Granted to Panhandle Shops
The Panhandle shops will observe a Saturday half holiday from June 1 after prolonged discussion. Each department will close Saturday afternoons, with only essential work performed by the staff on duty. The May 1 start was canceled due to heavy workload.
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Panhandle
Beauty mask blamed in death of May Thompson
Chicago reports a beauty mask caused the death of May Thompson who died Thursday. She was to wed next week to William Turner of Paget. Thompson had been receiving facial massage from a specialist when the plaster mask, a seedy device, allegedly smothered her. An investigation will follow.
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Chicago
May ‘Thompson
Wm. Turner
Paget’ Oo. T
Thompson
Big Floods Wash Out Bridges Across 200 Miles
Fort Worth Texas May 30 Frechettes in Oklahoma raise rivers flooding the Panhandle and Indian Territory. Santa Fe bridge over the north and south Canadian rivers washed away. Cimarron river bridges washed out for 200 miles. Waterspout in the mountains sent two feet of water into Woodward streets. Tiger creek floods drown two people. Canadian river overflow grows, threatening valley settlements.
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Tiger Creek
Cimarron River
Woodward
Panhandle
Texas
Indian Territory
Will There Be A Strike Between Big Four And Machinists
Prospects for a settlement in the dispute between the Big Four railroad and its machinists appear very uncertain. Numerous conferences have occurred but no accord has been reached on the due issue. The company wants a July deadline while the men want an earlier decision to avoid a weakened strike potential. The situation makes forecasting the outcome difficult.
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Big Four Railroad
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity includes showers
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending Friday night predicts partly cloudy skies with probable showers and thunderstorms on Friday night and Saturday. Temperature at 7 am is 60. Southerly winds prevail across Indiana and surrounding states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Sainceet
Wulschweg
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