Henry M. Stanley Mobbed in Sheffield England
Special to the Tribune reports Henry M. Stanley the African explorer was mobbed in Sheffield on May 16 and saved by armed police. Accusations linger that Stanley caused Jamieson and Bartellot’s deaths. he counters that the two men mistreated natives. The incident follows tension from Stanley’s expedition members’ fates.
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Tribune
Sheffield
Eng
Henry M. Stanley
Jamieson
Bartellot
Stanley
Africa
England
German steamship Bismarck arrives on maiden voyage
The German steamship Bismarck reached New York on her maiden trip and set a record for the first voyage with a six days fourteen hour crossing. She carried several hundred passengers who praised the smooth voyage and fast time.
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the Tribune
New York
Bismarck
Fire Damages Jackson Business District in May Inferno
A morning blaze in Jackson Michigan spread through three blocks before firemen contained it after many hours. The estimated loss runs to several hundred thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage. the fire's origin remains undetermined.
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The
Tribune
Jackson
Mich
Rome arbitration denied amid New Orleans affair
Washington rejects a Rome report that New Orleans dispute issues would be arbitrated. Other briefs note a Havana horse bath gone wrong with a shark attack, Bank of England rate hike, Czarevna recovery, and various crimes, trials, and losses across the U S and Europe.
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Rome
New Orleans
Washington
Havana
Cuba
Jeffersonville Obituaries and Local News Roundup
Miss Grace Harrington funeral held at Cave Hill with many attendees including about twenty orphans. Mrs Maud Field Norton visits Washington to see Miss Julia Thompson. Frederick Jonick and Barbara Strickler marry by magistrate. Joe Canter indicted for false swearing regarding a marriage age. Telegrapher Wm F Bocher in town from Lexington. Mozart Hall event praised. doll drill and solos noted. Freight department contracts nearly finished. North Star Lodge to host grand entertainment. Clarksville to elect treasurer bonds. Tevis and wife on trip. Partlow improving after illness. Boy attacked by dog. calf wound treated by Dr Hancock. marshal warns against pontz players. Ministerial Institute to meet May 18 20 at North Vernon. Infant dies of Councilman Strauch. Mrs S T Goldbach visiting West Baden. Warder Park opening tonight. Carlisle transferred to prison South for ten years. Fitchham rewarded for theft. Elrod charged with clothing theft. Becht habeas corpus decision by Judge Ferguson. Brothers charged with Easter Monday murder of Foskey. bonds set at 3500 each. St Catherine Lodge to have sermon tomorrow at 3 pm.
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Marshal Applegate
Pontz
Jeffersonville
Seymour
Arthur Bidel
Wm. Fitchham
Columbus
Ross Elrod
Elrod
Chas. P. Ferguson
John
Louis
Martin
Frank Foskey
St. John’s
St. Catherine Lodge No
Indiana Avenue Church
T. L. Ferguson
Wesley Chapel
Fraternal Meeting Notices Across Local Lodges
A compilation of upcoming lodge gatherings and notes from K of H Pawnee Red Men Knights of Pythias and Masonic groups. Reports include new degree work lawn party announcements and a Salvation Oil remedy advertisement.
Montreal customs head bookkeeper John Campbell missing
John Campbell head bookkeeper of the Montreal customs department is missing in Montreal Quebec on May 16. Fears are raised that his accounts may be falsified and an investigation will be held. He is believed to have fled to the United States.
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Bank of England
Czarowitz
Holy Roman Empire
Mercier
Quebec
John L. Dodge
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Harvard University
Eric Matthews
United States Express Company
Kansas City
Robert Duke
Montgomery County
Mich
Jeffersonville
Ind
Corfu
Gladstone
Prince of Wales
Bossip
Michigan
C. August Heggelund
Second National Bank of
McPherson
Kan
Zorilla
Spain
W. R. Holland
Leesville
W. A. Holland
Santick
Asseta
Montreal
John Campbell
Montreal Customs
United States
Nellie Goodwin Seeks Separation from Nat Goodwin
Nellie R. Goodwin files for divorce from actor Nat Goodwin on desertion grounds. Court records show Goodwin offering $75 weekly alimony during the suit. judge reserves decision.
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New York
Nellie R. Goodwin
Nat Goodwin
Goodwin
O. and M. RY Round Trip Fare to Detroit May 18–June 5
The O. and M. R Y offers a single fare round trip ticket from New Albany Jeffersonville and Louisville to Detroit Michigan. Tickets are valid outbound May 18 to May 25 and return until June 5. Inquiries and ticketing through O. and M. agents at listed points.
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New Albany
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Detroit
Mich
Irish claimants lose Stewart estate suit in New York
In New York on May 6 Judge Wallace directed a verdict for the defendant in the case of Sarah Branagh against W. P. Smith. Branagh's plaintiffs sought to recover an interest in the Stewart estate claiming direct descent from A. T. Stewart and sought ejectment against Frederick Smith, Stewart's butler, in a house deeded to him by Henry Hilton as executor.
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New York
Stewart
Wallace
Sarah Branagh
W. P. Smith
A. T. Stewart
Frederick Smith
Henry Hilton
Blaine Suffers Gout Attack in New York
New York reports Blaine endured another gout episode last night. He remained capable of eating well and no physician was urgently needed. Dr. Dennis said travel would not be possible until Monday or Tuesday.
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Blaine
New York
Dennis
Forest Fires Rage Across Michigan's Lower Peninsula
From Manistee to Huron the lower peninsula forest fires continue with heavy losses. Officials estimate extensive property damage though figures are uncertain due to rain dampening. local authorities mobilize crews as smoke cloaks rural areas and threaten timber lands.
Maiden Trip to the Summit Opens Highland Railway Line
The Highland Railway completed insulation and inspection work after a night shift and ran the first electric car to the summit at noon today. Passengers enjoyed the trestle ride with a five cent fare and future schedules to be announced next week. John Shrader Jr was named Scenic railway superintendent. A warning against unwrapped Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup counterfeit products is included.
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Highland Railway Company
Eighth
Spring Street
New Albany
John Shrader, Jr
Scenic Railway
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