Texas Cloudbursts Cut Waco Losses and Loss of Life
In Waco Texas a heavy cloudburst and high winds caused rivers to flood streets and basements. Several people including Mrs Nancy Caudle Miss Clara Caudle Rosa Chapman Emma Decker Thomas Capps Frank Walker and two unnamed Negro men are reported dead or missing. Relief committees aid victims as property damage climbs toward thousands. Houston and other towns report further heavy rains with floods and train suspensions.
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Waco
Tex
Nancy Caudle
Clara Caudle
Rosa Chapman
Emma Decker
Thomas Capps
Frank Walker
Franklin and
Washington
Astin Avenue
Waco Eroek
Harron's
Norton
Jackson
Seventeenth Streets
Waro Creek
Wm. Walker
North Secoml
Urason
Colorado
Houston
Hempfield
Coluantus
Southern Pacific
Houston & Texas Central
San Antonio
Pelton
Durbin Nominated Indiana Gubernatorial Candidate by Republican Convention
Col W T Durbin of Anderson won the Republican nomination for Indiana governor after a long day of balloting. Newton W Gilbert was named lieutenant governor, with several other statewide offices filled by acclamation. Durbin, a Civil War veteran and longtime Republican organizer, has a varied career in teaching banking and gas enterprises and served as a regimental commander in the Spanish American War.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Col. W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Durbin
Griffiths
Hogate
Haggard
Posey
Doge
Newton W. Gilbert
Angola
A. B. Hunt
Ninchester
WW. H. Hart
Frankfort
Leopold Levy
Huntington
Ww. L. Taylor
F. J. Jones
Tipton
Supreme Court of Fourth District
Lewider J. Monks
Winchester
Supreme Court
CLP. Ems
B. F. John
Nathan Powell
T. H. Avhuns
AL Amsden
G. Brewer
Hugh HE. Hanna
Charles Miller
Goshen
Heveridge
Danville
N. Y
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
St. Louis
Ife
National Party
Gov. Mount
Cuba
Remarkable Will From Twinsburg Sets Post Mortem Rules
The will of Re beer T. Youngs of Twinsburg reveals a unique clause requiring a post mortem examination with specific detachment of the heart and brain or two heart and two brain punctures. If no family survives, the body should be given to Dr Griste for dissection and donation to a medical college.
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Alon
Rebeer T. Youngs
Twinsburg
Griste
Fatal Foot Bridge Collapse at Paris Exposition
Nine people died and about forty were injured when a temporary wooden footbridge at the Paris Exposition collapsed under Sunday crowds. The bridge had been condemned as unsafe earlier that day, preventing public access to the structure but not to the surrounding areas. A seven year old girl was among the victims as rescuers retrieved bodies and transported the injured to hospitals. The plaster towers likely caused the fall.
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Paris
Avenue de Sufren
Fortifications Bill Adds 940 Thousand to Total Appropriation
Senate appropriations committee completed fortifications funds with 250000 for land at Cushing's Island Portland harbor 135009 for building sites at Sullivan's Island Charleston 115140 for field and siege batteries 3100 for elevating carriage 100000 for Isham explosive shell and 50000 for Tuttle explosive borite raising the bill total to 7783608 dollars.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Tulewine
Cushing
Isham
Tuttle
Novel Move of Labor Leaders in Dewey Day Parade
Indianapolis April 23 John Mitchell head of United Wine Workers of America forecasts the Chicago Dewey day celebration will yield significant labor world results. He says the platform for invited guests is built by non union laborers and adjoins the new government building. Trades council leaders plan to photograph the group and announce boycotts of businessmen in the crowd.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Wine Workers of America
Chicago
Trades Council
Will O
Rivalry ends in fatal West Virginia shootout
News from Bhlichell reports the fatal shooting near Mayburrys Melowell where John Hesbrook died after an altercation with Walter Sweetmain. Both fired revolvers in a dispute over Miss Lake Sexball. Sweetman fired first and killed Hesbrook with a bullet to the brain while another struck his shoulder.
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Nix
Sweetman
Hesbrook
Surgeons Fricks and Stansfield Assigned to Philippine Service
Surgeon Wroan of the marine hospital service orders Assistant Surgeons Lunsford D. Fricks and Halstead A. Stansfield to the Philippine islands as assistants to Surgeon Perry. Frick is in Washington connected with the hygienic laboratory and Stansfield is at Honolulu.
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Washington
Wroan
Marine Hospital Service
Lunsford D. Fricks
Halstead A. Stansfield
Philippine Islands
Perry
Frick
Hygenic Laboratory
Stansfield Ia
Honolulu
Great Religious Undertaking in Chicago Gathering
A Methodist army of 100000, organized for salvation of souls, is forming under Bishop J M Thoburn for a major Methodist gathering in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Methodist Army
J. M. Thoburn
New York Man Dies After Morphine Overdose
A well-known New York resident, Harry Sy Margate, died after an overdose of morphine at a city hospital. Health issues developed gradually, and his condition failed to improve despite medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Sy Margate
Witb. Iman
New York “Hospital
Virginia Democrats push constitutional call to disfranchise Negroes
Richmond April 29. Democrats in Virginia move to make calling a constitutional convention a party issue at the Norfolk meeting May 2. The aim is to abolish the colored vote, backed by white counties and large capital interests, while opponents include corporations loan holders and Republicans.
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Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk
Underwood
Virina
Great Corporations
Frame Work Collapse at Dimmick Plant in North Birmingham
At Dimmick Pipe and Foundry Co in North Birmingham a framework collapse during a morning lift killed two workers and injured 11 others, with 13 men on the superstructure trapped as 26 beams toppled. Ground workers escaped unharmed as the structure fell in a run of failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirmingham
Ala
Dimmick Pipe & Foundry Co
North Dirmingham
Senor Paterno Captured Near Trinidad in Benguet Mountains
Manila reports Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton says Senor Paterno former head of the Pilipino cabinet was captured April 25 in the Benguet mountains near Trinidad. He had sought entry to American lines but did not appear. relatives say he has been ill and an invalid. He was brought to San Fernando by soldiers of the 48th Regiment.
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Manila
Lloyd Wheaton
Senor Paterno
Trinidad
Benguet
Paterno
San Fernando
48Th Regiment
Parsons plant to rise on Carrick's Ford Civil War battleground
Parsons West Virginia plans a pulp and paper mill at Carrick's Ford the site of a Civil War battle where General Burnett was killed. The company bought the land for 4500 dollars and will start erecting buildings in a few days.
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Parsons
W. Va
Parsons Pulp and Paper
Carrick’s Ford
Uinrret
Americans in China Face Renewed Protection Demands
Washington reported Minister Wenger has informed the state department he is renewing demands on the Tsung-Li-Yamen for protection of Americans in China. The department notes that hostility toward missionaries has spread to all foreigners, increasing risk.
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Washington
Wenger
State Department
Naking
Tsung-Li-Yamen
China
Murders Reported Across Germany Across Germany April
Reports from Berlin Cassel Schweidnitz Treves and Storchnest describe sensational murders of young girls and boys. Authorities have not identified the killers though large rewards are offered.
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Gerlin
Germany
Berlin
Cassel
Schweidnits
Treves
Storchnest
Preparing for the Eclipse in Atlanta by Lick Observatory
Astronomer W W Campbell and assistant Perrine from Lick Observatory California arrived in Atlanta en route to Thomaston to select and establish a station for observing the solar eclipse on May 28.
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Atlanta
Perrine
Lick Observatory
Cal
Thomaxton
Young Hippo and York Series 295 Mies Sur
Readable fragments indicate a note about Young Hippo and York in a series labeled 295 Mies Sur. Details are sparse and there is no clear event or outcome to describe.
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Hippo
Ea ‘York
Ser
The Boers Escape and British Struggles Described
A London dispatch chronicles Lord Roberts Army as exhausted and short of horses and transports after Taaba N'chu fighting. Reports note little gains from vast operations, with a wrecked force at times and calls for fresh horses and mobility.
Congress Leads In Week Of Senate Seats And Post Office Bills
Washington April 23 to 28 reports a week of floor battles in Congress. The Senate debated M L Quays seat in Pennsylvania and later refused him admission by 33 to 32. The House busy with post office appropriations and related measures including extra pay for long hours. Other actions include Hawaiian government provisions and census salary increases. Private pension bills also advanced with Stotsenberg's widow pension approved.
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Washington
Senate
M. L. Quay
Pennsylvania
House
Matthew S. Quay
United States Senate
Foraker
Poto Rico
Conference
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Nathan BR. Scott
West Virginia
Nathan B. Scott
John M. Stotsenberg
Nebraska
Philippines
Lieut. Newcomb
Hudson
Winslow
Cardenas
Cuba
Hodgson
Hugh McCulloch
Francis R. Lassiter
Sidney Epes
Virginia
S‘orn
Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Barrett Improvement Law
The Indiana Supreme Court on April 25 affirmed the constitutionality of the Barrett improvement law. The ruling upholds front foot assessments for street work with ten years to complete installment payments. One dissenting opinion noted, and Shelbyville’s appeal prompted the case.
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The
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Shelbyville
Minister Edward Reynolds Pierce Dies in Chicago
Rev. Edward Reynolds Pierce, pastor of the Sea Man's Home Mission, died in Chicago on April 30 from apoplexy. He was known for his work with seamen and home missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Reynolds ‘Pierce
Seamans” Home Mission
Queen praised for wartime leadership at London banquet
Lord Rosebery lauded Queen Victoria for unprecedented exertion during recent months amid South Africa's war. He noted her stress and praised the gratitude of subjects. He also spoke on The Commonwealth in Australia and Ottawa distress.
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South Africa
London
Lord Roseberry
City Liberal Club
Commonwealth
Australia
Great Britain
Ottawa
Former county official Edward Blair charged in tax fraud
Chicago reports Edward Blair a longtime treasurer and county clerk office employee was arrested on indictments accusing him of manipulating tax receipts and records. A companion named Barnes is sought as officers pursue the case involving potential county and property owner losses running into thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Biair
Blair
Barnes
Dewey En Route to Chicago Washington April 30
Admiral Dewey travels toward Chicago with Mrs Dewey and his private escort Caldwell accompanying on the trip back from Washington.
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Washington
Dewey
Caldwell
Catholic consecration of Rev. Dr. Dennis O Donague in Indianapolis
The consecration of Rev. Dr. Dennis O Donague pastor of St Patrick's church as titular bishop of Pomasi o and auxiliary bishop to Bishop Francis Silas Chatard took place at St John s church. Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati conducted assisted by Bishop Joley of Detroit and Bishop Byrne of Nashville with the consecration sermon by Bishop Maes of Covington.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dennis O'Donague
St. Patrick's Church
Pomasio
Francis Silas Chatard
St. John's Church
Archbishop Elder
Cincinnati
Elder
Receiver Jarvis reports earnings for railroad line
George T. Jarvis, receiver of the Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Consolidated railroad, filed his annual report with the U S court in Indianapolis. The year’s gross earnings were 1 815 011 23 with operating expenses 1 292 186 37 and net earnings 615 824 86 up 191 059 40 from last year.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George T. Jarvis
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Consolidated Railroad
United States Court
Durbin Plans European Trip After National Convention
Col. W. T. Durbin republican candidate for governor prepared to depart for an extended European tour immediately after the national Republican convention. He returned to Anderson where an ovation was given and he addressed a crowd of several thousand from his veranda.
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Anderson
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Tfi
Moyni Arcanum Elects Officers
Indianapolis April 29 The grand council Royal Arcanum adjourned after choosing Fort Wayne as next meeting site. Mr Minican of Evansville elected grand regener? the secretary E E Beher of Indianapolis chaplain W S Roney Terre Haute supreme representatives J F Elder Richmond and John A Russe Lawrenceburg
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Moyni Arcanum
Indianapolis
Ind
Royal Arcanum
Ft. Wayne
MR. Minican
Evansville
E. E. Beher
W. S. Roney
Terre Haute
J. F. Elder
Richmond
John A. Russe
Lawrenceburg
Democratic Conventions Nominate Local Candidates in Indiana
In Brookville Indiana on April thirteen voters chose Leander Culley of Brownsville as their representative after a field of six on the thirteenth ballot. The Franklin Fayette and Union counties judicial convention nominated Frank E Nevin for prosecuting attorney.
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Brookville
Ind
Union and
Franklin
Leander Culley
Brownsville
Fayette
Union
Frank E. Nevin
Westenfeld murder case ends in manslaughter verdict
In Ft. Wayne on April 30 the jury found defendant Mattie Hassenfuss guilty of manslaughter in the Westenfeld murder trial. She appealed for a new trial after the second trial followed a prior disagreement.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Westenfeld
Mattie Hassenfuss
Passenger on train over Miami bridge presumed dead
Lawrenceburg Indiana April 29 a man said to be mentally deranged was knocked from a passenger train on the Miami bridge and fell into the river. John Renner is missing and the body has not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Miami Bridge
John Renner
Indiana Crude Oil Drilling Drops in April
Marion Ind April 29 continued decline in Indiana crude prices slowed oil field activity in April. A total of 233 wells were drilled in the month, down from 249 in March, with 182 producing wells yielding 3 230 barrels per day.
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Marion
Ind
Indiana
Wealthy Brazil farmer declared insane in family murder attempt
Triah Butt, a South Brazil farmer, was found insane after attempting to kill his family. He grabbed his 3-year-old child from a screaming mother and tried to throw it into a well before rescuers intervened.
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Brazil
Ind
Triah Butt
Oil output falls as Indiana wells decline in April
Hartford City Indiana April oil field report shows a drop in new wells with 235 completions including five gas wells, producing 3230 barrels daily overall average 18 barrels per well. New activity lists 202 wells drilling and 142 rigs under way.
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Hartford City
Ind
Indiana
Walters to Seek Populist National Chair in Cincinnati
Secretary Walters of the populist state committee leaves for Cincinnati to attend the national convention May 9. He favors A. J. Mims for president and N. J. Fay for vice president and expects the ticket to be nominated. In another item, Tarkington near Kokomo burned completely, forcing abandonment of the station and homes with no rebuild planned.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Walters
Cincinnati
A. J. Mims
Tennessee
N. J. Fay
Minnesota
Reese shoots man in self defense in Indiana quarrel
Thorntown Indiana April 25 Joseph Reese shot and mortally wounded S C Campbell near her Friday morning. Reese surrendered voluntarily in town and said he acted in self defense. He was taken to Lebanon at noon and bonded for appearance. The dispute stemmed from alleged slander involving a young woman. Both men are prominent young farmers.
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Thorntown
Ind
Joseph Reese
S. C. Campbell
Reese
Lebanon
Staunton Man Arrested for Mine Workers' Dues Theft
Alva Ringo of Staunton is under arrest in Brazil Indiana on a charge of misappropriating 300 dollars from the Order of United Mine Workers of America. His wife, enraged, drank morphine to suicide but a doctor is expected to save her life.
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Brazil
Ind
Alva Ringo
Staunton
Order of United Mine Workers of America
Ningo
Hermit dies with an ax beside her in Indiana farm home
In Muncie a hermit, Mrs. Cadis Sutton, living alone near the city with an income of 6000 from oil wells, was found dead in bed with an ax beside her. She feared robbers but kept no large sums at home. Her husband died 22 years ago and she had since lived on the farm. Death appears to be from natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Muncie Enameling Works to Close Indefinitely
Trust announces that the Muncie enamel ing works will shut Saturday for an indeterminate period. More than 100 men will lose their jobs as the plant, recently bought by a bath tub trust, plans to close while other facilities remain open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Muncie
Windfall Gas Well Fares Well After Long Search
The Windfall Natural Gas and Mining Co. struck a gas well hailed as one of the best drilled in Windfall. The city’s glass factory had been idle for months due to fuel shortages, and prior wells had yielded no gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Windfail Natural Gas and Mining Co
Viola Vose Bequeaths 5000 For Gracelawn Mausoleum
Viola Vose of Elkhart leaves 5000 in her will now filed for probate to fund a mausoleum at Gracelawn cemetery Walash Indiana April 30. Her siblings receive amounts from 25 to 50 each.
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