Mush and milk scandal shakes Michigan City prison
The Michigan City prison turmoil led to Warden Shideler's resignation after a dispute over mush and milk being served. The warden backed the diet change, while Steward Durbin opposed it, prompting tensions until the Board of Control sustained the warden. Durbin remains in office as Shideler resigns amid broader questions about prison governance and board ties.
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Michigan City
Shideler
Gov. Durbin
Mush
Milk
Board of Control
Steward Durbin
Durbin
Shideigr
David Coulter
Culbert
Allen
Ketcham
Allen Company
Coulter
H. Nebeker
Nebeker
Grand Jury Fails to Indict Saloon Suspects in Election Year
The grand jury adjourned without liquor indictments, postponing cases to the next session starting Oct 9. Four indictments were returned, including Ray Holly for petit larceny, while Charles McAree was recommended for release after a saloon killing dispute with Fred Sample. Additional names considered for release include Catherine Volmer Esau Moore and others.
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Eli
Ritter
Alford
Ray Holly
Charles McAree
Fred Sample
English Ave
McAree
Sample
McAfee
Alvin Haines
Haines
Justice Shepard
Catherine Volmer
Esau Moore
Robert Lingenfelter
Abe Wiidowsky
Sylvester Hicks
Edward Baker
Elwood Bland
Hiram Verner
Touching Prayer By Rev H R Naylor At McKinley Funeral
Rev H R Naylor delivers a prayer at President McKinley s funeral in the Capitol rotunda. He prays for comfort for Mrs McKinley, guidance for the new president, divine illumination for the administration, and national unity under God. The service invokes God s fatherhood and grace amid the nation s mourning.
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Backed by Indianapolis Evidence
A surge of Indianapolis testimonials praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills with claims of rapid benefit for nervous and weak conditions. Mrs S W Marston of Indianapolis credits the product with restored sleep appetite and vigor after using Hyder's drug store supply. The pills are sold for 40 cents a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Co Buffalo NY. each package bears A W L signature.
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A. W. Chase
Indianapolis
S. W. Marston
No. 231
Meridian St
Ind
Hyder
W. Chase
Dr. A. W. ‘Kine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dawol. Medicine CO
San Fransisco
Cal Sloan Drug CO
West Washington Street
Emma Goldman Threatened at Chicago Police Station
Emma Goldman, labeled anarchy’s high priestess, faced death threats from anonymous writers while confined at the Harrison Street police station in Chicago. She grew ill Monday night but declined medical help as letters from Washington and Chicago warned of an imminent attack.
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Chicago
Emma Goldman
Anarchy
Harrison Jt
Anarchist Picnic in Cliff Side Disrupted by Police
New York dispatch reports Chief of Police Brady concluded the planned gathering at Mrs Bresci's Cliff Side home was a mass meeting to raise funds for Czolgosz. He said 500 anarchists from New York Paterson and West Hoboken were to attend before police broke up the affair.
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New York
Brady
North Bergen
N. Y
Train crew finds crushed body near Crestline Reading line
In Richmond Indiana on September 17 train crews discovered the corpse of Joseph Little between Crestline and Reading. The head was crushed the limbs were missing and clothing was gone. His home is listed as Sharon Ohio.
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Richmond
Ind
Crestline
Reading
Joseph Little
Sharon
Bevery Cake Is Dough
New York on September 17 reports Deputy police commissioner Devery’s influence waning. It is intimated his defiant methods have disapproval from Richard Croker and that he is scheduled to depart from his post.
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New York
Devery
Richard Croker
Knights of the Golden Eagle Hold State Convention in Richmond
The Knights of the Golden Eagle opened their state convention in Richmond Indiana on Tuesday. Delegates adopted resolutions referring to President McKinley’s death as part of the session.
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Richmond
Ind
the Knights. of the Golden Eagle
McKinley
Flowers pour in at White House for dead president
Floral expressions of regard and remembrance flood the White House as officials embassies and citizens send petals and wreaths for the late president. Major tributes come from King Edward Emperor William and many international figures while U S officials hundreds of others contribute lavish tokens. Over twenty thousand dollars is spent on flowers in Washington for the funeral.
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Washington
White House
Edward
William
Col. Ward
United States Army
Chaffee
Philippines
Torrance
Vegetan
Porto Rico
Hay
James A. Garfield
Horace Porter
Miles
Garrett A. Hobart
Rixey
Havana
Evans
Iglesias
Costa Rica
Marjorie Tucker
Canton
Switzerland
Cape Colony
United States
Corean
Legation
Peru
China
Chile
Pension Bureau
Bureau of American Republics
Vicksburg
Miss
Yonkers
N. Y
New York
Bryan Eulogizes McKinley After Assassination
The Commoner reprints Bryan praising the late President McKinley and condemning the Buffalo assassination. He stresses the shock to America, notes Roosevelt takes office with high ideals, and cautions about effects on liberty and government as the nation mourns.
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McKinley
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Self Cure Offer For Male Vitality By Dr L W Knapp
A Detroit physician advertises a home treatment to cure sexual weakness and enlarge organs. He promises a free receipt on request and cites anonymous testimonials praising vigor gains, with confidential mail and plain sealed envelopes.
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L. W. Knapp
Hull Building
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Fort Wayne Doctor Claims Cure for Blood Poison Now Free
A Fort Wayne physician advertises a treatment for syphilis or blood poison that supposedly cures mucous patches sore throats copper colored spots chancres and related skin conditions. Testimonials from William McGrath of Buffalo claim rapid recovery and a free trial package mailed to those interested with address to the State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
William McGrath
Guilford St
Buffalo, N. Y
State Medical Institute
Elektron Building
Ind
Paint Offer With Special Train to Indiana Event
Use our Strictly Pure Paint with any reliable painter for a handsome durable job. Special Sunday event on Sept 22 uses a fast train from Indianapolis Union Station at 7:00 a.m. to Cincinnati returning at 7:00 p.m. Haute.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Terre
Lafayette
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L. W. Knapp, M.D
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
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Pearson
Washington and
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Kilmer
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Pierce
Scott
Warner
Tila
Stuckmeyer
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