Ex Confederates Pleased Gordon Root Letter Exchange
General Gordon, president of the Confederate Veterans Association, expressed appreciation to Secretary Root for proposing a roster of all ex Confederates and ex Union soldiers. Root replied that restoring relations between former foes is a high American achievement and he is glad to contribute toward friendship.
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Washington
New Orleans
John B. Gordon
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Root
Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Secre Root
Pope Receives French Pilgrims From Holy Land
In Rome the Pope welcomed three hundred pilgrims returning from the Holy Land, mostly French. The audience lasted twenty minutes as a dozen leaders kissed the Pope’s hand. he urged fervent prayers for France. Paris noted Vatican fear over reports of his ill health, but said the Pontiff remains clear minded and discussed missions with Mgr. Savell.
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Rome
Holy Land
France
Paris
Vatican
Mgr
Savell
Teething Remedy Sale In Ace Store Advised
For over fifty years by millions Bandeen weet fir children white teething with come. It soothes the child, softens gums, cures wind colic, regu lar, and is the best remedy for distress arising from teething or other causes. In event of the world, sale by ACE for Mrs. Winstout, Booth ware Sent 2 bottle ing.
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ACE
Dementia and Mania Probed in Chase Case at Lafayette
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Ind June 3 and details from the Fowler trial reveal experts distinguishing dementia from mania in Moses Fowler Chase. Physicians testify to long standing mental decline with periods of insanity since 1895 and 1898, while neighbors and officials describe erratic behavior and provocative acts in 1899.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Moses Fowler Chase
Indianapolis
Fowler
Fred
Chase
Davidson
M. M. Larry
Larry
Albert E. Sterne
Central Insane Asylum
Young Chase
E. C. Monyhan
John E. Bixler
J. D. Bartlett
William Mount
Benton County
J. D. Hillis
R. B. Wetherhill
W. 8. Walker
G. F. Beasley
W. W. Winnedge
Wetherill
Flint
Mich
Cincinnati
William D Brickell Sells Dispatch to New Ohio Company
In Columbus June 2 the Dispatch announces its sale to the Dispatch Printing Company of Ohio with $300000 capital. Joseph J Gill of Steubenville holds a controlling stake while William D Brickell remains general manager directing affairs under the new corporation.
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Columbus
Dispatch
William D. Brickell
Dispatch Printing Company
Ohio
Joseph J. Gill
Steubenville
Brickell
Rumor of British Premier and Cabinet Split on Budget
London dispatch reports a sensational budget debate as Colonial Secretary Chamberlain faces dismissal rumors and Premier Balfour may resign. The House of Commons adjourned at midnight amid clashes over tariff reform, free trade, and the chancellor Ritchie’s cautious stance on colonial preferences.
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House of Commons
Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Mr. Balfour
Ritchie
Chamberlain
Mr. Chaplin
Michael Hicks-Beach
Black Michael
Treasury
James Bryce
United States
America
Chaplin
House
Michael Hicksoh
Hitchie
Kerlain
Rosebery warns of looming Commons turmoil at Essex show
Lord Rosebery at the Essex agricultural show predicts a lively Commons scene with startling developments potentially imminent. He argues protection would boost Canada, Australia, and India, while wrecking rural livelihoods and food prices. He recalls 1846 famine fears avoided by free trade.
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London
Essex
Lord Rosebery
House of Commons
Canada
Australia
India
Explosions At Manhole Alarm Cincinnati Neighborhood
A mysterious explosion from a manhole at Eighth and Elm streets caused fear in Cincinnati on June 9. Subsequent blasts hurled manhole covers, shattered Second Presbyterian Church windows, and disrupted a nearby electric plant. Police and fire units contained crowds as investigators searched for the culprit.
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Cincinnati
Eighth and
Elm Streets
Second Presbyterian Church
Eighth Street
Panama Canal Treaty Pressure With Colombia Grows
Washington reports say Secretary Hay is ready to end negotiations with Colombia over the canal. Roosevelt awaits action as Congress plans to watch Colombia's June 20 session for signs of ratification or delay. If delayed, the United States may seek canal rights via Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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Washington
Hay
Panama Canal Enterprise
Colombia
Roosevelt
Pico
Congress
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Embezzler J M Watson Jr Charged With Stealing 60000
James M Watson Jr a District of Columbia auditor's clerk and son in law of a wealthy retired contractor was arrested on embezzlement charges. The amount ranges from 60000 to 37500 with a specific charge of 8000. He held deposits for property owners and utility firms. bond was not posted. Auditor Petty may bear responsibility for the loss. Watson faced bond issues and claimed careless bookkeeping. Several associates and his prior record are noted.
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Washington
James M. Watson, Jr
District of Columbia
Watson
J. T. Petty
Treasury Department
Board of Commissioners of
Petty
District Co-operation Association
Sylvester
Reform School
Rand case alleged for soliciting stock in mining firm
Washington June 9 with Postmaster General Payne gone to Ohio attention shifts to H H Rand Wisconsin nominally Payne's confidential clerk. Charges claim he solicited department personnel to buy stock in National Copper Mining Company where Machen sits as president. David H Fenton Indiana director is named by papers though auditor's office denies ties to auditing. Bristow to review but no fraud alleged, focus on propriety rather than crime.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Payne
Ohio
H. H. Rand
Wisconsin
Rand
National Copper Mining Company
Machen
David H. Fenton
Lake County
Indiana
Fenton
Free Delivery
Mr. Fenton
Messrs Rand
Eco
National Copper Mining
Com
John D. King
Rural Free Delk Board of Examiners
W. B. Smith
J. H. Wilson
Post Office
Mr. Bristow
Vicoey
Gene Bristow
National Bank
Groff Brothers
Walters. Mayer
General Bristow
William W. Dudley
Pensions
John W. Stone
Dudley
Stone
Maryland
Merritt
Mr. Stone
Prentis
Shipyard bids and cabinet orders mix in flawed text
Minnesota Newport News Shipbuilding and Kansas-Newport shipyards win bids totaling 4.11 and 4.179 million dollars, with Vermont to Fore River for another project. Secretary Moody excludes portable equipment from cost limits set at 2,000,000 per ship. Washington notes orders for ships to Valparaiso revoked after a cable from Minister Wilson. E Finley Johnson named associate justice of the Philippines Supreme Court to fill Fletcher Ladd’s vacancy. Robert L Howse of the Porto Rico Provnal Regiment sent to Manila for an inquiry into alleged cruel treatment of Filipino prisoners, with General Davis to appoint investigators and review counsels.
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New Ee
Minnesota
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Newport News
Kansas
New Ot Ae Building Company
Camden
Vermont
Fore River
Weymouth
Mass
Moody
Washington
Valparaiso
Wilson
E. Finley Johnson
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Fletcher Ladd
Johnson
Philippines
M Robert L. Howse
Porto Rico
Manila
Davis
Counter
Militia and Farmers Face Clash at St Francis
Topeka dispatch reports Osborne militia nearing St Francis with prisoners in the Berry killings. Settlers flood the town with armed men. authorities fear bloodshed as Dewey and sons face vigilante anger. Prisoners camped near the Dewey ranch pending Thursday’s trial.
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St. Francis
Atwood
Dewey
W. B. Lockwood
Mail Routes That Were Recommended Under Machen
Washington report details acting Postmaster General Wynne and Bristow meeting with officials over rural free delivery routes proposed under Machen. Deficit delays final action, while Congress probes plans and potential route curtailments. Safe opening and missing papers tied to Tyner case noted, with Dudley’s fee for a sub station investigated and defended as legitimate.
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Washington
Wynne
Payne
Bristow
Fosnes
Post Office
Machen
Congress
Grand Jury
James N. Tyner
Tyner
Injured in a wreck on Louisville and Nashville train
A passenger train on the Louisville and Nashville bound from New Orleans to Cincinnati wrecked on Muldraugh's hill Kentucky thirty two miles south of Louisville at 12 40 this afternoon. Fourteen injured including several possibly fatally. President Milton H. Smith aboard uninjured. Road blocked over five hours.
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Louisville
Louisville & Nashville
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Muldraugh's Hill
John Keller
John Williams
Harry C. Palmer
J. F. Cowherd
Adams Exac Messenger
W. W. M'Daniel
Cincinnat
B. C. Court
E. L. Tracewell
Cincinna
Charles Ee
Ae Johnson
Flagman
W. W. Moorehead
Burkesville
W. F. Hargis
Derby
Ind
J. E. Theobald
Mt. Vernon
T. L. Elbrick
Nashville
F. M. Francis
Henderson
Moorehead
Milton H. Smith
Tribute to General Lee Inspires Emory College Address
Judge Emory Speer of Macon delivered Emory College's commencement on Robert E. Lee. He praised Lee's self poise in victory and defeat and urged Virginia to honor Lee, linking the nation’s memory with the soldier's legacy and urging steadfast devotion from his supporters.
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Oxford
Emory Speer
Macon
Emory College
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Virginia
General Lee
Statuary Hall
Eames
Washington
Phet
Mount Vernon
Postal receipts show rise at fifty large U S offices
The May 1902 to May 1903 comparison for fifty major post offices reports a net 6 percent increase in gross postal receipts, with Nashville leading at 29 percent. Ten offices fall, Portland, Maine showing about 7 percent decline, while New York and Chicago rise modestly and Philadelphia slips. Moody announces acceptance of the three lowest bids for three
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Washington
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Portland
New York
Philadelphia
Indiana Union Traction forms with Union Traction lines
The Indiana Union Traction Company incorporated yesterday to consolidate northeastern Indiana street railway lines. It. capital stock stands at 5900 dollars with a 5 dollar state filing fee. Directors include Horace Stillwell E C Carpenter T R Leeson A W Brady and others. Stillwell elected president Brady secretary. Sleeper cars from Holland Palace Car Company to be delivered soon for fall service between Indianapolis and Columbus Ohio, named Indiana sleepers. Each car will have electric features and two berths above fare with lower prices than railroads.
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Union Traction
Union Traction Company
Horace Stillwell
E. C. Carpenter
Anderson
T. R. Leeson
E. A. Turpin
C. W. McGuire
H. F. Guthrie
A. W. Brady
Mr. Stillwell
Logansport
New Castle
Holland Palace Car Company
Harris F. Holland
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Wilmington
Del
Indianapolis
Columbus
Indiana
Seton
Corm
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Union Traction Company of Indiana
Northern Indiana Traction Company
G. F. McCulloch
Matter
Marion
Randall Morgan
Jones
Philadelphia
W. K. Schoepf
Cincinnati
J. A. van Osdol
Aner
W. Sampson
Muncie
Rears Press Ae
G. F. Mies
Philip Matter
J. A. Osdol
W. Pson
Horace & Burwell
Union Company
Indy and Eastern Traction to launch two hour service
The Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company will begin a temporary two hour service on the Knightstown to Dublin line starting Monday. Cars are expected to run hourly later after ballast and new cars arrive, with connections at Knightstown to Lone cars and at Dublin to the Richmond line. The fare is 75 cents from Indianapolis to Dublin and 30 cents from Dublin to Richmond, totaling $1.05.
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Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Knightstown
Dublin
Indianapolis
Richmond Company
Richmond
Crossing contract signed for Plainfield electric line
Governor Durbin yesterday signed a contract allowing the Plainfeld interurban electric line to cross the Plainfield Reformatory grounds, the first under a new law approved by the last Legislature. The old reformatory trustees had opposed the crossing before, but state officials and the road commission finalized terms. Old board and officers re-elected at Union Traction meeting in Anderson, Indiana.
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Plainfeld
Plainfield Reformatory
Durbin
Reformat
Name dispute over traction company name resolution
Jeffersonville and New Albany clash over renaming the Southern Indiana Traction Company. Citizens demand including Jeffersonville in the title. A meeting of commercial clubs led to a compromise and the Louisville Southern Indiana Traction Company naming.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jeffersonville
Ind
Southern Indiana Traction Company
Louisville & Northern Traction Company
New Albany
Louteville, New Albany & Northern Traction Company
Two Men Shot by Footpads in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania two men were attacked by footpads early today. John Baldes, Benedict Kessler and John Weldeman from Altoona were robbed after complying with demands to throw up their hands. Baldes was shot in the stomach and may die, Kessler was wounded in the knee while Weldeman escaped uninjured.
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Wilkesbarre
John Baldes
Benedict Kessler
John Weldeman
Altoona
Weildeman
Rardes
Kessler
Weldeman
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