Entrance Bid At Harrison House Ends With Arrest
A drunken man named Haven tried to enter General Harrison's home during a public viewing of the remains. Police detained him after he pressed through the crowd, finding a long knife on him and charging drunkenness and trespass. Detectives note a violent past, but officers deem the act a drunken impulse rather than a planned intrusion.
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M. J. Haines
Taylor
Giblin
Sergeant Lowe
Lowe
Haven
Harao
L Street
Asch
Gerber
Rodoo
Sousa Concert Tonight in Tomlinson Hall Germany
Sousa leads a packed program featuring new works like The Spirit of Pres erty and Pictures from the Orient with Arthur Pryor Bertha Bucklin and Duffield among the soloists. A colored mail coach image decorates the first page and the band aims for a season of peak performances amid a festive concert atmosphere.
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Sousa
Washington Post
Land of Teutons
Tomlinson Hall
John Philip Sousa
Duffield
Bertha Buck
Arthur Pryor
Isabella
Luigini
Walter Ruske Arrested in Robbery Probe at Virginia Avenue
Walter Ruske of 124 East Ohio Street was arrested yesterday by Detectives Bray and Lancaster after being suspected of stealing $90 from a safe at Fred Le's at 3 Virginia Avenue. He confessed and the money was recovered. He is charged with grand larceny.
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Walter Ruske
East
Ohio Street
Bray
Lancaster
Ruske
Fred le
Virginia Avenue
Woman faints at Walters Chapel after death notice
A colored woman, Mrs. Smith, fainted during services at Walters Chapel last night after learning her son was dead and would be brought home soon. She is ill and the shock overwhelmed her. Dr. Brown of the Dispensary assisted in taking her home.
Fire insurance urged to protect property losses in America
A brief ad urges property owners to insure against fire, noting annual losses reach about 15 million dollars. It emphasizes the need for coverage and mentions Home Insurance Company on East Market Street with H. Holliday as president.
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America
Home East Market Street
H. Holliday
M. Bpann
Memorial Sermons Honor General Harrison at Y M C A
Memorial services for General Harrison were held at the Young Men’s Christian Association building in a men-only gathering. Rev Ballard, Rev Villers, and Rev Hunter delivered tributes stressing Harrison’s Christian faith, conscience, and life as a model Christian statesman, noting his early decision to follow Jesus and his consistent devotion throughout public service.
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Young Men's Christian Association
T. C. Day
Jesus Christ
Daily Press
General Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Jesus of Nazareth
Meridian Street
Harison
C. E. Bacon
Roberts Park Church
First Baptist Church
Frank O. Ballard
Memorial Presbyterian Church
United States
Ballard
Herrison
Andrew Carnegie
Ubraines
Mourned Leader Seen as Noble Christian Example
Dr Villers described the deceased as a true Christian example whose life should stand out as a noble model. The occasion honored a man whose faith and service elevated Christ and the Christian religion above all.
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Villers
Memorial sermon lauds General Harrison by Rev Villers
The Rev Thomas J Villers of First Baptist Church preached a memorial sermon for General Harrison praising his industry patriotism and Christianity He described Harrison as not only devoted to duty but a man of conscience and unwavering principles whose life reflected biblical values and public virtue.
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First Baptist Church
Harrison
General Harrison
Lee
Neval Harrison
Villers
Oeret
Sermon Honors Gen Harrison By Rev Hunter
Rev R V Hunter of Seventh Presbyterian eulogizes General Harrison as dead a brave soldier and wise statesman whose life showed courage patriotism and deep Christian faith. He praises Harrison as a statesman with high ideals a person of industry and integrity whose influence will bless America. The sermon recalls his resistance to constitutional overreach and his enduring national esteem.
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Seventh Presbyterian Church
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Harrison
Union League of Chicago
New York
Jesus Christ
America
FIRST AMONG MEN OF HIS TIME
Memorial service for ex President Harrison in New York Collegiate Church features Rev Donald Sage Mackay sermon praising Harrison as a representative of a selfless citizenry and noting his great intellect and duty to public life. Separate dispatches report James E Taylor of Richmond Indiana with wartime orders signed by General Morrison. Memorials continue in Wabash with Judge Shively presiding and special music.
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New York
Harrison
Donald Sage MacKay
Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
James E. Taylor
Morrison
Camp Sherman
Matt's Landing
5. C
F. C. Smith
Fifteenth
Seventeenth Cavalry
Joseph T. Ford
Kentucky Cavalry
J. E. Taylor
Ohio Cavalry
Benjamin Harrison
Eulogy Honors Civil War General by Local Citizens
Dresses were delivered by prominent citizens. Rev Dr Little pastor spoke at length praising the general as a Christian. Warren G Sayre gave a statesman like eulogy. Cary E Coweill extolled him as citizen and lawyer. F Williams paid tribute as a soldier.
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Warren G. Sayre
Cary E. Coweill
F. Williams
Flags at half mast honor former President Harrison
In Atlanta on March 17 flags at the capitol, post office, and key buildings in Unis city were lowered to half mast as a mark of respect for former President Harrison. At Fort McPherson War Department directives on firing salutes in Harrison’s honor were carried out.
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Capitol
Unis City
Harrison
Fort MccPherson
War Department
Memorial Service for General Harrison Held at Central Christian
SEYMOUR Ind March 17 Fusing services in memory of the late General Benjamin Harrison were held at the Central Christian Church this afternoon. The address was delivered by Rev W H Kern of St Louis. There was a large attendance of old soldiers especially.
Three Old People Die in Brownsburg Pneumonia Coincidence
Mrs. M. J. Dinwiddie aged sixty one and Mrs. Enoch Avery of Brownsburg died within hours of pneumonia. Funerals are planned on Tuesday with Avery buried in the morning and Dinwiddie in the afternoon. Alexander Offut, formerly of Brownsburg and an acquaintance of the families, also died of pneumonia about the same time.
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G. W. Nash
Brownsburg
Enoch Avery
Avery
Dinwiddie
Alexander Offut
Wanamaker Addresses First Presbyterian Bible Classes
Ex postmaster general John Wanamaker spoke to the Governor Mount memorial class at First Presbyterian Church, urging conviction and Christian living. He contrasted Pilate’s failure to stand by beliefs with modern temptations of money and pleasure, praising General Harrison and Governor Mount for faith in action.
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Harrison
First Presbyterian Church
General Harrison
Governor Mount
George T. Howser
Wdnamaker
Howser Barefy
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Jesus
Pilate
Christ
Accidental Injuries Reported After Street Incidents
Frank Walters of East Washington street was treated at City Dispensary for a deep head gash after a brick struck him on the street near Delaware and Washington. Mose Cawley of Irvington, also admitted, suffered a head wound and other injuries when a buggy clipped him as he boarded an Irvington car. Zach Haynes of 534 Coffy street West Indianapolis had a broken arm from a horse kick while feeding the animal and was treated at the Dispensary.
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Washington Street
Delaware and
Washington Streets
Mose Cawley
Irvington
Geimer
Zach Haynes
Coffy Street
Indianapolis
New City Industry Plans Modern Plant at Big Four RR
A city industry forms with capital of 250000 and an initial 2000 in stock. Subscriptions already strong. The firm will fit up a modern plant on Fifteenth Street at the Big Four Railroad to produce steam drays trucks and omnibuses using Paul H. White patent rights. Tests show 20 to 50 percent fuel savings versus horses. As an early market entrant it expects rapid expansion to meet demand.
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Paul H. White
Fifteenth Street
Stabbed at social function in church area fight
Edith Patterson of 209 McCauley street was treated by Dr Rhodes for seven gashes and other wounds after a confrontation at a dance on Churchman Pike. She said Jessie Franklin, a rival of another woman, was the assailant and that the suspect grabbed and attacked her during the 3 a.m. incident following a Saturday night dance.
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Edith Patterson
McCauley Street
Dr. Rhodes
Churchman Pike
Jessie Franklin
Franklin
Plano Sells New %&25 Item for $1 at Wulechner's
A Plano shop advertises a %&25 product priced at one dollar at Wulechner's. The brief offer highlights a low price feature likely aimed at attracting budget shoppers. No further details are available from the fragment.
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Wulechner’s
St Patrick’s Day Honors for General Harrison at Tomlinson Hall
A large audience at Tomlinson Hall paid tribute to General Harrison on St Patrick’s Day with three addresses by Frank B. Burke Henry Warrum and Father Byrne plus music by the Boys’ Hibernian Band. Warrum denounced Britain’s policy in Ireland India and the Boers and cited Harrison’s support for liberty. Burke praised Harrison’s public life and urged vigilance for liberty while contrasting republic ideals with aristocracy. The event closed with Boucicault’s Irish drama at the English Opera House and a parade from the A C of H in respect to the General's services.
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United States
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T. F. Halliman
W. M. Holland
M. F. Raferty
P. J. O’connor
Katherine Mahoney
Elizabeth Maley
Clara L. Cannan
Cecilia Martin
Edward O'Mahoney
J. T. Brennan
Shamrocks Honor Victoria Tomb and Irish Guards Shamrock Gift
A Royal Munster Fusiliers delegation laid a Celtic cross at Queen Victoria's tomb in Frogmore to honor St. Patrick and Victoria's Irish soldier command to wear shamrock. In London, Queen Alexandra sent shamrock boxes to the Irish Guards at Chelsea with a handwritten note for parade distribution.
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Archbishop Blesses New Italian Marble St Patrick Statue
In St Patrick's Cathedral New York Archbishop Corrigan sanctified a new eight foot six inch St Patrick statue carved from a single Italian marble block by Joseph Sibbel. The statue, weighing four tons, depicts Patrick in bishop robes with a shamrock, and stands beneath the altar canopy amid a large congregation. Chimes played Irish and American airs by Henry C. Champ at services end.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Corrigan
St. Patrick
John D. Manning
Joseph Sibbel
Henry C. Champ
St Patrick Day Parade Amid Multicultural Festivities
In Terre Haute Indiana St Patrick Day events featured a large parade aided by German American and Irish American societies. Father James preached at St Patrick Church and Father Ward spoke at a city event. A notable moment was a public marriage in Police Court with Ines Branson and Num Rawley officiating.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Father James
Teutopolis
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Ward
Louisville
Ines Branson
McKinley
St. Patrick's Day
Rawley
Clash Between Imperial and Canadian Soldiers in Halifax
In Halifax on March 17 a street clash occurred as eighteen Royal Artillerymen seized a main thoroughfare. Canadian troops moved to arrest the gunmen, who fought back. Infantry charged with fixed bayonets. one artilleryman was stabbed in the left hand. Artillerymen were captured as prisoners. The ruckus followed a disputed St Patrick festival celebration, with the traditional Irish procession canceled this year.
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Halifax
Imperial
Royal
St Patrick Parade Draws 10000 in St Louis
In St Louis on March 17 spring weather and Irish patriot Maude Gonne drew crowds to a St Patrick parade. Archbishop Kain reviewed the display as ten thousand people participated in the event led by local organizers and supporters of home rule.
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Maude Gonne
St. Patrick
Miss Gonne
Kain
Animals for the Zoo Arrive in Baltimore on Indore Voyage
The Baltimore Sun reports the Joneston line steamer Indore from Liverpool docked in Baltimore with forty animals destined for Frank C. Bostock's Indianapolis Zoo. The cargo valued at $8,000 includes six lions, a Siberian pony, two baby elephants, three tigers, five leopards, six hyenas, a polar bear, two Russian bears, four Russian bear cubs, two sloths, two zebras, two cassowaries, two emus, one aoudad, and more.
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Baltimore Sun
Joneston Line
Indore
Liverpool
Baltimore
Frank C. Bostock
Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis
Notable officials depart after funeral events
Going to Their Homes. D M Ransdell who came from Washington to attend General Harrison's funeral left last night on the train carrying President McKinley. General Tracy who attended the funeral also went East yesterday evening. Governor Nash and other Ohio state officers left the city yesterday afternoon.
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D. M. Ransdell
Washington
Harrison
President McKinley
Tracy
Nash
Ohio
Movements of Senators Reach East and West
Senator Beveridge, who went East last night, will spend a few days in New York attending to matters connected with his literary work. He will return to Indianapolis on completion of his business. Senator Fairban will leave for Chicago this afternoon.
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New York
Indianapolis
Nator Fairban
Chicago
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for One Quarter Remaining
Advert depicts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine claiming 75 percent cure rate yearly. It promises to sharpen appetite cure stomach troubles relieve fatigue and proves blood purification by curing scrofula scald head skin diseases catarrh salt rheum pimples psoriasis rheumatism malaria and more.
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Hood's Will Do You a Wonderful Amount of Good
Hood's promises notable health benefits and urges readers to choose Hood's as a reliable remedy, framing it as a prudent purchase for well being.
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Hood’s
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