Ingraham Dies at Engineers Meeting in Los Angeles
Thomas H. Ingraham assistant grand engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers collapsed at the biennial convention in Los Angeles and died. He had long service in the order and was 69. A former Grand Chief Engineer P M Arthur also died of apoplexy at a meeting of engineers in Winnipeg last year.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas H. Ingraham
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ingraham
Cleveland
Brotherhood
Fort Wayne
Cleveland, O
Thomas N. Ingraham
Vatican Trouble prompts French chamber vote on church state
In Paris May 25 the chamber of deputies backed the Combes government 423 to 5, recalling ambassador Nisard and rejecting extreme plans for immediate church state separation. A Ferette measure for negotiating with Pope Pius was defeated 507 to 18, while a Allard motion to sever church relations failed 845 to 145. The session drew large crowds, with American Ambassador Porter among diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Combes
Delcasse
Vatican
Chamber of Deputies
Jin
M. Nisard
Mr. Ferrette
Pope Pius
M. Allard
M. Fobot
Attenton
Porter
Diplomatic Corps
Senator Quay Funeral Observances Across Pennsylvanias State
Reports from Beaver Harrisburg and Los Angeles detail funeral arrangements for Senator M S Quay. Washington dispatches note a special congression al delegation leaving for Beaver with Gov Pennypacker attending memorial programs at Gettysburg and mourning drapes across state buildings. Beaver locals describe restrained observances with in house family viewings and a G A R in state funeral at the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Senator Quay
Washington
Cannon
Penneys
Connrtcss
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Gettysburg
M.S. Quay
First Presbyterian Church
Quay
J. S. Ramsey
Appleton Bush
D.D
Methodist Episcopal Church
Swiss Invite US to Second Congress on Religion History
Washington May 28. Through its legation the Swiss government invites the United States to send a delegate to the second International congress for the general history of religion to meet in Basle August 30. Chief Engineer Wallace. Washington May 28. John F Wallace to arrive June 1 to confer with the Panama Canal commission members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Basle
Wallace
John F. Wallace
Panama Canal
Roosevelt Daughter Denied World Fair Free Admission
Miss Alice Roosvelit eldest daughter of President Roosevelt attended the World s fair grounds in St Louis with a large party. An admission mix up led to her being charged regional admission despite gate instructions to waive fees. A phaeton ride preceded officials demanding payment and the guards stood by their duty.
Philippine commissioners sail to St Louis exposition
The steamship Severia arrives from the orient via Manila carrying six Filipinos chosen by a board of observance for the Philippine mission to visit the St Louis exposition. The party includes Trinidad H Parity de Tavera Benito Legarde and Jose R Deururtea members of the Philippine commission and Chief Justice Arebone. The steamer also brings the portrait of the empress dowager of China for display at the St Louis exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Severia
Orient
Manila
Henelaiu
Carrial
Pilininos
St Louis Exposition
Trinidad H. Parity de Tavera
Benito Legarde
Jose R. Deururtea
Philippine Commission
Arebone
Empress Dowager of
China
Blue Ribbon Gang members captured in Ohio raid
Five men linked to the Blue Ribbon gang of Ohio were brought to Indianapolis for federal arraignment after being captured by a Toledo postal inspector. The suspects Sam Jackson Join Devlin Harry Cramer James Courtney and Dave Clarion were heavily manacled and held by U S Marshal F M Chandler Capt Fanning ex Chief Renner and other officers. They had been released from the teleco workhouse when seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoli
Ind
Blue Rivteon
Ohio
Orleans
Unis City
Faeral Court
Prost
Kile
Toledo
United States
F. Mr. Chandler
Fanning
Renner
Cleveland
Torpedo boat destroyer records river speed on voyage
Captain Thomas Garrison, who piloted the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence from St. Louis to New Orleans, returned Friday. He reported the destroyer broke every speed record for a Mississippi river steamer with a best run near Baton Rouge to Bayou Sara at just over 37 miles per hour.
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St Louis
Cnapt
Phonas Garrison
Lawrence
St. Louis
New Orleans
Batusa Rouge
Bayou Sara
Methodist leaders elected at conference session
In Los Angeles E M Rancall of Tacoma was elected secretary of Epworth and J F McFarland of Topeka secretary of the Sunday school union at the conference's first session. West Point closed exercises until cadets return from St Louis June 12 as four special trains are needed for the expedition. Capt W J Bennett named to command the Kentucky with Capt R R Ingersoll to follow.
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Los Angeles
Cal
E. M. Rancall
Tacoma
Wash
Epworth
J. F. McFarland
Topeka
Rap
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
St. Louis
Death of Charles Parkin Iron and steel magnate dies at New Kensington
Pittsburg May 28 Charles Parkin retired iron and steel manufacturer and one of the best known men in the industrial world died at his New Kensington home after a month long illness with gastric fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parkin
Pittsburg
Iron and
New Kensington
Nierorawski Found Guilty in Milwaukee Bribery Case
Frank Niezorawski a member of the city boards of public works was found guilty by a jury of accepting a $300 bribe related to awarding a contract for a city school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nierorawski
Milwaukee
Frank Niezorawski
Boards of Public Works
Destructive Fires Hit New Orleans and Jersey City Docks
In New Orleans a cross of electric wires caused a large wholesale district fire totaling about half a million dollars. In Jersey City seven Delaware Lackawanna & Western piers burned starting at pier 12 with oil barrels, spreading along the waterfront and destroying boats and freight cars. firemen fought from shore and boats, saving some structures and trains.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Jersey City
Pier 12
Lackawanna Depot
Bremen Line
Hoboken Coka Co
Wilte Reavy
Lackawanna
SA Ae
New Orleans
Louis HH. Rice Saddlery
Simmonds Manufacturing Co
Metg. Brady & Lincoln
Police Allow National League Title Game in Brooklyn
Sunday at Washington Park the New York and Brooklyn clubs played the National League championship before about 24 000 spectators with no disorder. Police and detectives policed the grounds and even logged players and officials names. Admission was free, but score cards of different colors designated viewing positions.
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Brooklyn
Farrell
Clark
New York
Washington Park
Law Enforcement Society
Miss Alice Roosevelt Attends Sun Service in St Louis
Police were needed at the First Presbyterian church to manage a curious crowd as Miss Alice Roosevelt entered and left Sunday service in rain. Rev W J McKittrick prayed for Divine guidance for the president during the invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
First Presbyterian Church
Alice Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
W. J. McKittrick
Paris Jewel Sale Funds Showcase for Princess Mathilde
The Paris sale of Princess Mathilde’s jewels drew a large crowd with total proceeds of 66 210 dollars. A highlight was 22 bluish white diamonds bought by Falkenberg for 25 000 dollars. The Methodist Conference Adjourns. Los Angeles reports the Methodist Episcopal general conference ending after midnight, marking a historic gathering for the church.
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Paris
Mathilde
Falkenberg
Methodist Conference
Los Angeles
Cal
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dangerous Gun Practice Tests and Local Damages
Reports from New York May 33 describe heavy artillery tests at the government proving grounds in Sandy Hook which caused minor damage and damaged a portion of a public school on Coney Island seven miles away. Howard Gould in New York May 30 is blamed for cornering the ducks market, building a large duck farm at his Long Island estate to supply elite hotels and restaurants.
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New York
Government Proving Grounds
Sandy Hook
Coney Island
Howard Gould
Long Island Place
World’s Fair Admissions Reach Record Six Day Total
Official admissions figures from the World’s Fair department show six day totals reaching 249 990, a gain of about 50 000 over any prior six day period, indicating a new simultaneous rush of visitors at St Louis in late May.
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St. Louis
Department of Admissions of
Jury Disagrees After 59 Hours In Gillespie Murder Case
A 12 jurors panel trying James Gillespie Belle Seward and the Barbours for Elizabeth Gillespie’s murder fails to reach a verdict after 59 hours. Foreman Ira Powell reports no possibility of agreement. the court discharges the panel with five votes for conviction and seven for acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun
Ind
James Gillespie
Belle Seward
Carrie
Myron Barbour
Elizabeth
Downey
Ira Powell
Powell
Judge Downey
M Donald Acquitted in Schoolteacher Murder Trial
Bedford Indiana May 28 jury acquitted James McDonald on the murder charge in the case of Miss Sarah Schafer the Bedford schoolteacher. The verdict came on the seventh ballot nine voted for acquittal three for conviction. McDonald discharged with no public demonstration. Indianapolis offered a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Schafer's murderer.
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Bedford
Ind
James McDonald
Sarah Schafer
McDonald
Jim
Indianapolis
the Star
Bedford School
Terrible floods in Nebraska leave deaths and miles of stock ruined
Lincoln Neb May 28 Division Superintendent Bignell of the Burlington reports the worst flood in Greeley and Nance counties. Three people died John Polard Edward Bennender and William Ray. Thousands of head of stock drowned including 100 fat cattle and hogs. Trains halted and small towns cut off mail since Tuesday.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bignell
Burlingston
Greeley
Nance
John Polard
Edward Bennender
William Ray
Braddock Swimmer Sets World Record at Carnegie Club
Guy M. Daily of Pittsburgh set a new world record for 97 yards in 55 seconds with three turns at the Western Pennsylvania swimming championship held at the Carnegie Athletic Club in Braddock. He also won the quarter mile in 6:38 and the 220 yard championship in 3:6, with event sanctioned by the A A U.
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Pittsburg
lIn
Western Pennsylvania
Carnegie Athletic Club
Braddock
Guy M. Daily
Daily
Wile
Presbyterians Vote For Union With Cumberland Church
The Presbyterian general assembly voted in favor of union with the Cumberland church. Dallas approved the conference vote, and the proposal now goes to the Presbyteries where two thirds must vote in favor for the union to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Presbyterian General Assembly
Cumberland Church
Dallas
Battle at Kin Chou seals Japanese advance on Port Arthur
Tokyo reports Kin Chou siege where nine charges culminated in a bayonet assault that captured Nan shan forts after desperate hand to hand fighting. Japanese losses were 3,500 killed and wounded with 68 cannons and 10 machine guns lost, Russians left with 500 dead in forts and trenches.
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Tokio
Kin Chou
Nanshan
Tallenwan Bay
Tafengchen
Kin Chou Bay
Japan
Osaka
Nagoya
Nanshawa Hill
Bobwhite quail praised for weed seed control and pest suppression
Washington reports ornithologists find the bobwhite likely the most useful abundant farm species. It consumes weed seeds and pests including boll weevil, potato beetle, and cotton worm, saving millions in losses. The study urges preservation efforts and notes silk industry prospects and potential domestic silk centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
L. O. Howard
Europe
United States
Ex-Bank President Wood Arraigned in Federal Court
John H. Wood former president of the First National Bank at Matthews Indiana was arraigned in Indianapolis federal court on embezzlement misapplication of funds and false entries charges. He pleaded not guilty and said he could clear himself with trial set for June 27 bond set at 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John H. Wood
First National Bank
Matthews
Cleveland
Anderson
Prince Pu Lun Joins Lafayette to Indianapolis Auto Race
In Indianapolis the Chinese prince joined a 20-car auto race from Lafayette to Indianapolis, finishing third. He and his retinue planned travels to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, New York, St. Louis, and the World's Fair farewell, then a June 16 sail from New York to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Prince Pu Lun
China
Lafayette
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York
St. Louis
France
Bench warrant issued for John C. Christman in attempted murder case
In LaPorte Indiana on March 28 Judge Rieter issued a bench warrant for Chicago lawyer John C. Christman who is charged by Fred R. Liddell with attempted murder. Liddell says the assault occurred two years ago when his scalp was cut with a notary seal. Christman owns property in the area but has not visited in two years.
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Laporte
Ind
Rieter
Laporte Circuit Court
John C. Christman
Chicago
Fred R Liddell
Liddell
Christman
Fire destroys Alabama Compress Co plant in Montgomery
Fire at the Alabama Compress Co in Montgomery obliterated the plant and its warehouse. Loss estimated at 490000 dollars, largely covered by insurance. The blaze started in storage, jumped a 20 foot parapet wall, and engulfed 4009 bales of cotton as winds drove rapid spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Compress Co
Judge Tests New Punishment Scale for Wife Beaters
Indianapolis judge Thomas Whalton announced a new punishment scale for wife beaters. First offense carries a $1 fine and 39 days in the workhouse, second offense a similar fine and 60 days, third offense a $500 fine and 180 days on the stone pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Whalton
Police Court
Newsboys' Organization Growing in Terre Haute
The Newsboys association, formed by former paper carriers, has expanded to about 600 members in Terre Haute Indiana with new names still joining. Among recent inductees is W. E. Nichols who delivered the Cincinnati Commercial in 1856.
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Newsboys
Terre Haute
Ind
Newsboys’ Association
W. E. Nichols
Cincinnati
Convention of Armenians Forms National Welfare Body
A Boston meeting of Armenian delegates from across the United States opened to form an organization aimed at improving Armenian welfare. Bishop Harseh Saradjian was named temporary chairman. The group plans to petition the international peace congress to urge action on Armenia through existing treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Harseh Saradjian
International Peace Congress
Armenia
Hot Springs Poolroom Suspends Operations After Wire Taps
In Hot Springs Arkansas on May 27, a large poolroom named Illinois ceased operations following wire tapping activity. Management cites risk from current methods of gathering and spreading racing news. Total losses reported at about $15,000.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Ilinois
New Jersey Company Slashes Wages Across All Levels
A New Jersey electrical equipment firm informs its 1,200 employees of a uniform ten percent wage cut. The reduction applies from the president down to the lowest paid workers, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Gans Defeats Cook In Eureka Club Ring
Baltimore May 28 Joe Gans lightweight champion defeated Jewey Cook reputed England lightweight and South Africa welterweight champion Friday night before the Eureka Athletic club in a closely watched bout.
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Gans
Cook
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Jewey Cook
England
South Africa
Eureka Athletic Club
Appointed Consuls Named in Panama May 23
Alejandro Guardia appointed consul at San Francisco and Ernesto Palacio appointed consul to Corinto Nicaragua. A law establishes a national real estate and mortgage bank with a capital of 1 110 000 dollars.
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Panama
Alejandro Guardia
San Francisco
Ernesto Palacio
Corinto
Nicaragua
Praise of Japanese Soldiers Stirs London Dailies
London newspapers extol the Japanese as equal to the best European armies after their Kin Chou achievement. They exhaust praise praising Japanese military prowess and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kin Chou
Mrs Garfield in Pasadena Health Worsens
Mrs James A Garfield widow of the martyred Ohio president has health problems that have troubled her family over the past two months while staying in a Pasadena home in Los Angeles.
Forest Fires Rage Across Minnesota and Wisconsin
Forest fires sweep Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin with many outbreaks. The village of Cornucopta in Bayfield County Wisconsin was saved by the 400 residents using strenuous effort.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cornucopta
Bayfield County
Wis
Trackless railway under construction in Prussia
United States Consul Langer reports from Soligen Germany that a 26 mile trackless railway is being built by the community of Mannheim. It will be the first of its kind in Prussia.
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Washington
United States
Langer
Soligen
Germany
Manheim
Prussia
Attachments Issued for Bedford Witnesses in Murder Trial
In Brownstown the Jackson circuit court issued attachments for nearly 50 Bedford citizens summoned to testify in Weeks Ireland murder case. Judge Buskirk and officials proceed with service as hearings continue.
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Bedford
Ind
Jackson
Brownstown
Ireland
Buskirk
Auto Pulls Hose Carts to Fire in Fairmount Mills
In Fairmount Indiana on May 2 a touring car owned by Dr D A Holliday was pressed into service to haul the fire department hose carts to a blaze at Swain Lumber Co mills. The distance 11 blocks lacked horses to move the apparatus, risking delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount
Ind
D. A. Holliday
Swain Lumber Co
Quarantine Against Monterey Remains Despite Texas Lift
Monterey Mexico May 30 Texas lifted its quarantine on Mexican points but keeps Monterey under embargo citing a Tampico fever rumor. Gen Reyes asserts no yellow fever at Tampico and says he cannot justify a quarantine there.
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Monterey
Mex
Texas
Tampico
Reyes
Ill ineligible ship repairs complete for immediate sea service
The navy department reports the battleship Illinois finished repairs and is ready for sea after a recent collision. In Tokio a solemn religious and military service was held for 15 officers from Tokio lost in the Hatsuse and Yoshino disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Washington
Navy Department
Tokio
Hatsuse
Yoshino
Ninth Prohibition Convention Nominates, Crim Declines
In Frankfort Indiana on May 28 the Ninth strict prohibition congressional convention met Rev. A A Crim of Ladoga after nomination declined. The convention could not agree on a two man committee so a new candidate name was tasked to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
A. A. Crim
Ladoga
Cannery Planned for Hope with Local Jobs
Hope Indiana May 27 arrangements are nearly finished for a new cannery. The plant will be completed soon and will process sweet corn and tomatoes only. One hundred fifty workers will be employed during the busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Ind
Robbert’s Son Dies on Train in Sudden Heart Failure
Laporte Indiana May 27 On the eve of receiving his share of the estate of his father Brant Roberts late of Adrian Michigan Carroll Roberts aged 65 of this city died suddenly of heart disease aboard a Lake Shore train en route to Adrian leaving Adrian Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte, Ind
Brant Roberts
Adrian
Mich
Carroll Roberts
Lake Shore
Secret marriage of Lieut Greenwood surfaces in Colorado
Colorado Springs May 30 News of the February secret marriage of Lieut Charles O Greenwood of Company I Second regiment C N G to Miss Frances Helser of Osborne Ohio has leaked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Charles O. Greenwood
Company I
Frances Helser
Osborne, O
Naval Guns at Nanshan Reported by Chinese from Dalny
Chinese from Dalny claim the Russians hold 26 naval guns at Nanshan and have moved many guns from the Port Arthur fleet to the land battery for siege defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanshan
Che Foo
Dalny
Port Arthur
Japanese Battleship Reported Sunk by Submarine
Russian authorities report a Japanese battleship sunk by a submarine near Port Arthur with three nearby ships of the class at Port Arthur and another en route to Vladivostok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chiang
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Japanese announce blockade of Liao Tung coast
In a report from Che Foo dated May 28 Japan declares the entire Liao Tung peninsula coast south of a line from Pitsewo to Pulantien is under effective blockade by the Japanese army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Foo
Japan
Liao Tung ‘Peninsula
Pitsewo
Pulantien
Durbin to Return to Old Durbin Homestead in Anderson
Gov. Durbin said Friday that at the end of his term he will move back to Anderson and reoccupy the ancestral Durbin homestead, which has been closed while he resided in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Durbin
Indianapolis
Greenland Brings 75 World’s Fair Tourists to St Louis
The steamer Greenland arrived in St Louis from Pittsburg with 75 World’s fair tourists aboard, marking the first packet to sail through from Pittsburg to St Louis in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Greenland
Pittsburg
Santos Dumont to sail for New York with dirigible
Paris reports that aeronaut Santos Dumont will depart Cherbourg for New York on June 11. He will bring dirigible airship No.7, disassembled for shipment, to compete at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Santos Dumont
Aeronaut
New York
Cherbourg
St. Louis
Editor W. D. Chesterman Dead in Richmond
W D Chesterman former editor of the Richmond Dispatch and, after its consolidation with the Times, associate editor of the Times Dispatch, died Sunday at age 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Chesterman
Richmond
Richmond Dispatch
the Times
Times-Dispatch
Herman Gehrs Acquitted in Indiana Reformatory murder
Herman Gehrs was acquitted of murder in the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville on January 7 after sanity was pleaded. Cyrus Berry was the victim in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gehrs
New Albany
Ind
Cyrus Berry
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Death Foretold in a Dream by Elwood Teacher
Newcastle Indiana May 27 Miss Itas ca Unthink a popular Elwood city schools teacher says she was foretold the death of her brother Clare which occurred in this city Tuesday just two weeks before the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Itasca
Elwood City
Clare
Prince Banquetted Before Buffalo Trip
Indianapolis officials hosted a banquet Thursday for Prince Pu Lun and his retinue at the Commercial Club. After the event they will depart by special car for Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Buffalo
Marion baseball team moved to Peoria in Central League
The Marion team of the Central Baseball league was transferred Thursday to Peoria Illinois. Owner C W Halderman retained his interests and will be represented in Peoria by manager Jack Grim. The last Marion game is next Sunday as the Fort Wayne series ends. The club will then play four games in Grand Rapids and four in Peoria against South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Central Baseball League
Peoria
C. W. Halderman
Jack Grim
Fort Warne
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Halderman
Democratic state convention in Indiana postponed to August 3
The Indiana state democratic convention, originally set for July 20, is moved to August 3. Delegates chosen before May 12, 1904 will attend, with officers and committees from that May 12 meeting. The postponement follows a request from editors hoping to join a Canada excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Canada
Body found in oil tank sparks murder mystery in Whiting
The body of a man found Friday inside a crude naphtha tank shipped from Philadelphia. The skull is crushed and the corpse burnt, swollen beyond removal through the tank opening. Disturbing marks erased, the remains likely lay for weeks. the car left Point Breeze on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Ind
Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Originator of Shorthand Identified in Mishawaka
Research by the National Shorthand Reporters' association indicates Ariel F. Prapier of Mishawaka perfected a shorthand system before 1845, likely the root of modern stenography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Ind
National
Church Sold at Auction in Indianapolis
The Reform Methodist church in Indianapolis sold at a constable auction on May 27. Pastor Jacob Dyer received a judgment payment of $53.05 for salary as part of the sale settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Reform Methodist Church
Jacob Dyer
Man rescues dog at rail yard ends fatally for hero
In Mishaweka Indiana on May 27 E M Long a Lake Shore agent at Osceola sprang before an oncoming extra engine to save his dog. The animal died and Long was left in critical condition after the attempt.
Indiana Democratic convention set for July 20
Secretary Reily of the state committee said another call will be issued for the state convention on July 20. Delegates elected at the recent convention will retain their seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Reily
Democratic State Committee
Appellate Court Rules for Cavanaugh in Arm Loss Case
The Indiana appellate court affirmed a lower court judgment awarding Owen Cavanaugh six thousand dollars against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the loss of an arm. The decision came on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Owen Cavanaugh
B. & O. Railroad
Girl of 15 seeks divorce in Grant county court
Lillie Smith aged 15 applies for divorce from her husband in Grant county court Marion Indiana on May 28. She was married at 13 and is described as the youngest plaintiff ever in divorce proceedings here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Jury to Rehear Murder Trial in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana May 28 five days to select a jury to try Charlie Dunn again for the murder of ten year old Alice Cothrellt. Ten jurors were farmers and residents of Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
TII
Charlies Dunn
Alice Cothrellt
Two Boggs Boys Found Floating in Reservoir
In Elwood Indiana on May 28 the bodies of eight year old William McK Boggs and six year old Joseph E Boggs, sons of J F B Boggs, were found floating in a large reservoir at the tin plate works. Local authorities investigated the incident as a possible accident and continued search for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
William McK. Boggs
Joseph .E. Boggs
J. F B. Boggs
Tin-Plate Works
Passenger Train Derailed Near Peru
A speeding Cincinnati bound passenger train on the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville railway derailed on an embankment a few miles south of Peru Indiana. No casualties were reported and all passengers were unharmed. The cause was under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pssenger
Peru
Ind
Cincinnati
Chicago,Cincinnati & Louisville Railway
No Sunday Ball Allowed In Anderson City
Police commissioners in Anderson Indiana voted Friday night to permit no Sunday baseball in or near the city and to close all billiard halls and poolrooms on Sunday and ban games in cigar stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Man Undergoes Skull Trephining After Goose Incident
Fort Wayne Indiana May 27 Clinton Bricherton of Montpelier Indiana underwent skull trephining at St Josephs Hospital. A childhood head injury from a goose wing caused brain adhesion and later surgery. Nine Horses Burned to Death in Jasper County May 27 A heavy rain and electrical storm struck a Thomas Murplez farm barn causing fatal blaze and death of several horses.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Clinton Bricherton
Montpelier
St. Joseph's
Winanac
Jasper
County
Murplez
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