Thresher Engine Explosion Kills Three Near Mount Vernon
In Evansville Indiana June 2 three people die and three are badly burned when a threshing machine engine boiler explodes near Mount Vernon. Engineer Thomas Rowe is killed instantly, George W. Rowe and Harry Rowe die of injuries, while John W. Thomas and Mrs. John Hall are badly scorched but may survive. A similar blast years earlier caused two deaths in the same area. Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Mount Vernon
Thomas Rowe
George W. Rowe
Harry Rowe
John W. Thomas
John Hall
Kokomo
John B. Johnson
Pierce Cove
Mich
Washington University
St. Louis
School of University
Mm . Caliner
Chedren
Beigh Daughters Die In Runaway Carriage Incident
Edna Beigh of Claypool Kosciusko county died from a skull fracture after a carriage runaway in Warsaw Indiana. Elsie Beigh Nelson J Beigh’s daughter sustained likely fatal injuries and remains in critical condition.
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Warsaw
Ind
Edna
Elsie Beigh
Nelson J. Beigh
Claypool
Kosciusko County
TOWPATH CONDEMNATION PAYMENTS SPUR TRACK LAYING
Loganport June 2. Fred C. Boyd of the Wabash Logansport Traction Company paid the Cass Circuit Court 6650 in gold as the appraised value of the Wabash and Erie canal towpath segment east of Logansport. Construction to lay Peru line tracks resumed immediately, with owners expected to appeal while work continues.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Cass
Cass County
Fred C. Boyd
Wabash-Logansport Traction Company
Wabash-Logansport Trac- Company
H. Shirk
Boyd
Homeless Bride and Groom Marry After Farm Fire
In Kokomo Indiana last night Howard Dixon and Lena Hart wed with Rev. Newlin. Their West County farm home burned earlier, and the couple found themselves homeless upon return, after the minister unknowingly officiated the ceremony near Russiaville.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Howard Dixon
Lena Hart
Newlin
Russiaville
First Degree Murder Trial Opens Near Portland Ind
In Cir Court tomorrow a murder case details scarce as James W Ertel and his wife Priscilla Ann faced the crime linked to the death of Mrs Ertel at their Jefferson township farm near New Mt. Juliet. Neighbors and a physician found the body with throat wounds and the couple reported the event as a suicide before inquest.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Charlies E. Shepherd
James W. Ertel
Priscilla Ann Ertel
Jeffers Township
New Mt.t
Eric
Ertel
Brokaw
Ertel murder trial opens as grand jury returns indictments
The Ertel case proceeds in Windfall with Cornelius Oscar and Jesse Ertel testifying their father threatened his wife. The coroner ruled death by own action, yet a murder in the first degree indictment was returned. Ertel arraigned, denies involvement, jailed as grand jury prepares venire. In a separate note, James Higgins faces trial for a Prairie township assault on Rachel White with Stroupe and Gassard, with a $1,000 reward posted and two suspects at large.
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Tos
Cornelius Oscar Ertel
Oscar
Jesse Ertel
Shepherd
Ertel
New Mt. Pleasant
Indianapolis Journal
James Higgins
Rachel White
Rodney White
Prairie Township
Fis
Hamilton
Miss White
Kempton
Harry Gassard
Joseph Stroupe
Stroupe
Gassard
Higgins
Miles City
Mont
Tipton
Marion jury venire drawn for Trowbridge murder case
In Marion Indiana the special venire for the jury in the William Trowbridge murder trial against James Lacy was drawn this afternoon The trial is set to begin in the Circuit Court on Wednesday at 9 o clock in the morning.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
William Trowbridge
James Lacy
Circuit
Burlington Citizens Move to Remove “Blue Goose” Saloon
Citizens of Burlington near Logansport hold a mass meeting in a Christian Church to urge George Black, owner of the infamous Blue Goose saloon, to quit selling liquor. A committee pressed him to close, he offered to sell his property, valued at 220 dollars, and another group planned funding to buy him out. he vowed to withdraw his circuit court case in Delphi today.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Burlington
Christian Church
George Black
Black
Delphi
Circuit Court
William Link arrested for assault after fatal head injury
Special to the Indianapolist Journal reports Willie Link, who seriously injured Charles Drinkworth with a stone during a fight, was arrested on an assault and battery charge and pleads not guilty. Drinkworth remains in critical condition. doctors have not declared a livability outcome. Whitestown scene: M S Anderson shot at his former son in law David Breedlove yesterday while Breedlove sought custody of a child. Breedlove was uninjured.
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Indianapole Journal
Marion
Ind
Willie Link
Charles Drinkworth
Link
Indianapolis Journal
Whitestown
Zionsville
Anderson
David Breedlove
Breedlove
Marjorie Breedlove
Henry Jones Found Dead Near Fowler
Henry Jones was found dead in his buggy three miles south of Fowler at 9 this morning. Police report it as death by own action, bullet through the mouth, revolver in the buggy, false teeth removed. Jones, about forty five, formerly station agent at Oxford, and a bucket shop operator in Fowler for three months, was a New York native.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fowler
Ind
Henry Jones
New York
Oxford
Judge rules betting on wrestling not gaming in Indiana
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Hartford City June 3 Judge Edwin C Waugh ruled in the Blackford Circuit Court that betting on a wrestling match is not gaming. Hector Desgains sued James McCormick to recover 90 from a match set at 100 a side in the opera house. Desgains faced Sam Murburger, a professional, and his amateur friends lost the stake. Desgains will appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Edwin C. Waugh
Blackford
James McCormick
Hector Desgains
Desgains
J. D. Smith
Smith
Sam Murburger
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Mancie Gas Company Announces October Price Increase
Mancie Indiana June 2 The Mancie Natural Gas Company reports that starting in October gas prices will rise significantly. The move affects residential and commercial customers and reflects rising supply costs. Local officials advise customers to review budgets and consider energy-saving measures.
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Indianapolis Journal
Mancie
Ind
Mancie Natural Gas Company
Gas Concern Faces Metered Rates and Winter Supply Threat
The local gas company threatens to limit supply this winter unless rates rise, arguing current prices do not cover costs under meter pricing. It plans to use up to thirty wells if higher rates are approved. Meanwhile American Sheet Steel Corp contracts Kelley Walker O’Neil to drill twenty wells near Stockport amid extensive leases.
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American Sheet Steel Lome
Kelley, Walker & O'Neil
Stockport
Dolliver Speaks at Pennville in Nonpartisan Address
United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa delivered an address titled American Patriotism at Pennville Indiana. The crowd included thousands from nearby areas with bands and glee club performances and patriotic music after the speech. Dolliver, escorted by Portland leaders, noted educational opportunities in the United States and departed for the East the following day.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
United States
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Iowa
Pennville
Dolliver
Pennville Glee Club
America
C. F. Knowlton
East
Carter fined and jailed after robbery case in Goshen
Edward V. Carter of Columbia City was robbed by Amle Fausch of $150 and a watch. He appeared in court after Fausch’s grand larceny trial was called, was fined 28.26 in costs and fees, and sentenced to 20 days in the stoneyard. Carter cited 15 years in Michigan City Prison as deterrent to prosecuting. In Winchester, Pentecost Band flogging prompts four youths to end religious services and relocate after a local woman’s welfare concerns.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
Edward V. Carter
Columbia City
Amle Fausch
Farrell
Carter
Michigan City
Fausch
Winchester
Epworth Leaguers Set To Open Richmond District Convention
Richmond district Epworth Leaguers prepare to start their fourteenth annual convention in Union City with strong turnout expected. Officers will be elected Thursday as part of a program featuring several attractions beyond regular activities.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Epworth Leaguers
Union City
Deaths and Fire News From Indiana Towns
In Elkhart Henry Rideau age about 45 was found dead in bed from heart disease. In Evansville William Castle 70, postmaster of Paradise, Warrick County, died of blood poisoning after a long tenure. Dr Edwin J Goodwin 77 a Posey county physician and former state legislator died in Cynthiana. Portland Mrs Alice M Boyd widow of Richard Boyd and mother of Minerva Miller died at her daughter's home from paralysis at age 72. Whitestown John Hoover 79 found dead in buggy from heart failure while going to Zionsville. Elwood fire destroyed Henry Monroe residence property owned by Andrew Gillam early Monday.
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Elkhart
Ind
Henry Rideau
Union City
Evansville
William Castle
Paradise
Warrick County
Edwin J. Goodwin
Posey County
Cynthiana
Portland
Alice M. Boyd
Richard Boyd
Minerva Miller
Daughters of America
Whitestown
John Hoover
Zionsville
Fire destroys barn of ex-Councilman Harnack
Fragmented local notices describe a barn fire caused by children at ex-Councilman Theo Harnack’s farm damaging feed a carriage and household goods. Other items note a widow's lawsuit for damages after Michael Neenan died from injuries at Diamond glass plant, a burglary at Elan H Harris’s home, an Eagles lodge formation in Hartford City, a buggy train collision near Powers station, a new sanitarum dining room opening, smallpox quarantines at Whitestown, and a opticians convention planned for Boston in August.
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Marion
Mary Neenan
Michael Neenan
Diamond Glass
Elan H. Harris
South Marton
Hartford City
The
Eagles
Muncie
Alexandria
Elwood
Woodmen’s Hall
William F. Edwards
Anderson
Portland
Joseph Fiesher
Panhandle
Powers Station
Flesher
Greenwood
Sanitarum
Cora
Maggie Heck
Whitestown
Boone County
Cassius Dulin
John Barber
Mechanicsburg
South Bend
J. H. Ellis
American Association of Opticians
Boston
Dressed as a Woman Immigrant Faces Deportation
New York report details Otillie Castnaugle a recent arrival who pretended to be a woman to gain domestic work. Officials suspected the man at a special inquiry after examining hands and hair. he will be sent back to Ellis Island as a man.
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New York
Otilie Castnaugle
Ellis Island
Otillie
Saxony
Sax
Philadelphia
Board of Special Inquiry
Atre
Mystery Tragedy At Topeka Reform School
Matron Lowe and her husband J C Lowe are wounded following a shooting at the reform school in Topeka Kansas. Mrs Lowe gravely wounded with two bullet holes. her husband jailed on a gunshot wound and charged with shooting. A revolver with four empty chambers found nearby. Lowe claims accident. medical ward scene includes bolic acid label from a can. The case remains enveloped in mystery current with family ties to local politics.
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Topeka
Kan
Lowe
Reform School
Les
J. C. Lowe
State Normal School
Kansas
Prescott
Republican County Committee
Dynamite Blast at Railroad Camp Kills Two
A Tennessee blast at William Park’s railroad camp near La Follette killed Herb Jones and Martha Chapman while a baby survived unharmed. Four sticks of dynamite missing from the magazine were suspected. Robert Jenkins was arrested for murder after a coroner’s jury quickly implicated him amid claims of revenge for being discharged by the foreman.
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Jenkins
Havana meeting seeks end to racial military orders
In Havana on June 23 a gathering of Cuba's colored inhabitants voted to petition Congress to annul military orders that discriminate against blacks. They deny plans to rise, insisting they seek equal rights with dignity. They claim blacks and whites share equality and peace, noting offers of eighty police posts and twelve letter-carrier positions following the clamor for office.
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Havana
Cuba
Western Writers Meet Opening Of Annual Convention At Winona Lake
The Western Association of Writers opened its seventeenth annual convention at the Winona Hotel in Winona Lake Indiana with a reception. About seventy five members arrived as photographers and musicians attended events. Morning and evening sessions will feature original unpublished works by fellow writers and aim to elevate Western literature for mutual benefit.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winona Lake
Ind
Western Association of Writers
Winona Hotel
Association
Western Association
George H. Dunn, Jr
Indianapolis
Sue Gregory
Decatur
W. W. Phrimmer
Kentland
Charles W. Chestnutt
Cleveland
Fred Mutchler
Terre Haute
Blye
Herman Rave
Jeffersonville
F. F. Hazlett
F. K. Hart
Rochester
E. Heiney
Huntington
W. W. Pfrimmer
Mabel and
Lillie Pfrimmer
Winnogene Hall
Indiana photographers convene at Winona Lake eighth annual meet
Photographers from across the state arrive for the eighth annual Indiana Association of Photographers convention at Winona Lake. The Minnewawan Inn hosts head quarters and a reception opens the event, with Swiss Terrace lodging many members. Exhibits fill the former cyclorama building now used by the Winona Summer School and demonstrations planned in Warsaw. Regular sessions start tomorrow morning. Indianapolis guests include H. E. McKinney C. C. Schorer and E. J. Lewis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winona Lake
Ind
Indiana Association of Photographers
Minnewawan Inn
Association
Inn
Swiss Terrace
Winona Summer School
Richmond Art Exhibit Draws Ten Thousand Visitors
The sixth annual Richmond Art Association show closes tomorrow with ten thousand visitors over two weeks. Free admission and volunteer funding support the exhibit as artists from across the country participate amid high quality collections. Next year’s display is already planned.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Richmond Art Association
Uer
Ublic
Oberlin trustees elect Cowles president after Barrows death
J G W Cowles of Cleveland was elected chair man of Oberlin College board of trustees, becoming president until a permanent successor to the late Barrows is named. Rockefeller pledged 360000 from other donors to match a 200000 fund, with 20000 from Rockefeller offered. Professor J Charles W Morris named director of the conservatory of music. At Williams College Francis Lynde Stetson of New York City donated 30000 in United States Steel preferred stock to raise professor salaries, establishing a new political science chair with Henry Loomis Nelson named professor.
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Oberlin, O
J. G. W. Cowles
Cleveland
Oberlin College
Cowles
Barrows
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
J. Charles W. Morris
Conservatory of Music
Williamstown
Mass
Williams College
Francis Lynde Stetson
New York City
United States Steel Corporation
Frederick B. Jennings
Stetson
Henry Loomis Nelson
Scandal at Dawson: resignations rock Canadian customs
Vancouver reports that Dawson's customs collector D W Davis and his assistant Alexander A Cook resigned amid an office upheaval. The shakeup follows an examination by S W McMichael chief inspector and his assistant Belton, who arrived two weeks ago to scrutinize the office's leaks papers and entries.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dawson
D. W. Davis
Alexander A. Cook
Davis
S. W. McMichael
Canadian Customs Department
Belton
McMichael
Investigating Convict Labor at State Prison
Governor Durbin and a statewide labor and charity delegation toured the Michigan City prison to study convict contract labor. They observed four contractors employing 400 convicts, reviewed labor accounts, and planned further inspections of the State Prison then Jeffersonville with possible visits to Ohio Illinois and Michigan.
Governors party to inspect Michigan City convict labor system
Governor Durbin Secretary Butler and Labor Commissioner McCormack left for Michigan City to study convict labor conditions at the State Prison. They will meet labor representatives and manufacturers to discuss reforms for the next Legislature. All convict labor contracts expire in 1904 and may be revised.
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Butler
Board of State Charities
McCormack
Michigan City
Obituary notes Judge Bangs a famed 1860s Republican
CHICAGO June 2 Judge Mark Bangs a leading Republican figure in Illinois during the 1860s and founder of the Union of America died today at eighty. He moved to Chicago from Massachusetts in 1844 and helped organize the party in the state. NEW YORK June 3 George T Childs electrical editor of the Electrical Review died at Gleasondale Mass of typhoid fever at thirty five. He aided in building the first electric railway in the United States in 1878.
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Mark Pangs
Judge Bangs
Judge P
Union Rero of America
Massachusetts
New York
George T. Childs
Electrical Review of New York
Gleasondale
Mass
Childs
Frank J. Sprague
United States
Richmond
Judge Buffington Allows Hansen Patent Assignments
Pittsburg June 3 Judge Joseph Buffington ruled in Pressed Steel Car Company vs John M Hansen that Hansen may assign six patents and patent applications valued around 1000 dollars, with the court retaining final determination. The injunction sought by the Pressed Steel Car Company to restrain disposition was denied pending final court action.
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Pittsburg
United States
Joseph Buffington
Pressed Steel Car Company
John M. Hansen
Hansen
Longtime Illinois Republican David T. Littler Died
Springfield reports the death today of former State senator David T. Littler born in 1836 in Clifton. A prominent Republican, Littler moved to Illinois, became a lawyer, and for over twenty years played a leading role in Illinois politics before his passing from Brights disease.
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David T. Littler
Badger
Bright
Mr. Littler
Clifton
Lillnois
Ilnots
Yale Commencement Opens With Class Day Ceremonies
New Haven in clear weather hosts Yale University exercises marking class day for the academic and Sheffield scientific departments and the law school anniversary. All events drew attendees.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Academic
Sheffield Scientific
Law School
Wealthy Norwich resident dies. early life in Utica and Chicago
William M. Olcott, a wealthy Norwich citizen, died today. Born in Utles, New York in 18%, he rose to prominence in Chicago ship building. During the Civil War he served with the renowned Board of Trade Battery in Chicago. In Norfolk, Conn., on the same date, William Be ment Lent of New York, author of Hal, is noted.
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Norwich
Conn
William M. Olcott
Utles
N. Y
Chicago
Board of Trade Battery
Norfolk, Conn
William Bement Lent
New York
New York Faces Coal Strike Costs and Smoky Elevated
The letter notes rapid wastage from the anthracite strike totaling about 39 million dollars, with consumers likely to bear winter price increases. It highlights the health impact of soft coal smoke on New York’s elevated lines and the clash between elevated managers and health authorities over coal type and service.
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New York
Battery
Harlem River
Harlem
Elevated Corporation
Elevated
Paine's Celery Compound Publicized By Testimonials
A historic advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal healer for exhausted nerves digestion rheumatism neuralgia kidney and liver ailments and blood purification. It cites Mrs Jonnie H Steele of Vaughns Ga claiming ten years of neuralgia liver pain relief after using three bottles and renewed life.
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Paine
Payne
Jonnie H. Steele
Vaughns, Ga
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