Grand Jury Probe on State Office Changes and Capitol Riot
The Indianapolis grand jury began hearings into the capitol riot after the recent session ending. Witnesses described attacks on Myoron D. King and others, with testimony from Custodian Timothy Griffin and Engineer Michael Cain. State office changes followed, including new secretary of state printing board and state librarian appointments.
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Indianapolis
State Capitol
General Assembly
Myoron D. King
Timothy Griffin
Michael Cain
Myron D. King
Omer Boardman
House
Boardman
Capitol
Griffin
Cain
King
Senate
Myron B. King
Thomas L. Carter
State Printing Board
J. B. Maynard
Christian Stein
Emma L. Davidson
Nellie Ahern
Miss Ahern
W.H. Hart
State
Joseph T. Fanning
Fanning
Blatchley
T. E. Hopkins
University of Chicago
People’s Party
Remains of Indianapolitan Killed in Missouri Found
W J Roach of Indianapolis learns his son Harry Roach age 25 was killed in a Missouri lead mine cave-in in May 1893. The body is found 180 feet deep and 2650 feet from the surface point after a yearlong, abandoned search. Items on clothing include an accident check for thousands, $50, and a gold watch and chain to be sent to his father.
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Indianapolis
W. J. Roach
Webb City
Harry
Roach
Harry Roach
Chicago
Missouri
Tramp Refused Food Sparks Fire Destruction in Vincennes
Fire destroyed a barn hotel residence and outbuildings in Vincennes as flames fed by wind spread from an early morning blaze. Loss set at 6000 dollars including the barn hotel and several properties.
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Vincennes
Stringmster
Calvin Hernon
Davenport
Meyer
Homer Beokes
John T. Goodman
Amy Huffman
Indiana window glass manufacturers form national trust
In Indianapolis on April 3 manufacturers met and agreed to raise prices five percent with immediate effect. Discussion covered the formation of the National window glass trust and all members vowed to join. A final organizational meeting is set for Pittsburgh on April 15 to complete the trust.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
National Window Glass Trust
Pittsburg
Indiana ends drought with light snow and cooling temperatures
An unusual spring drought in Indiana breaks after three days of intermittent rain turning to light snow that melts on impact. Temperatures drop several degrees as the weather pattern shifts, easing wheat concerns for farmers.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Burglars Enter Lafontaine Homes in County
Burglars entered Jerome Scott and George Criswell residences in Lafontaine through windows and took 100 dollars from Scott and 30 dollars from Criswell. Bloodhounds from Van Buren tracked to the Big Four passenger station but lost the trail.
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Wasasa
Jerome Scott
George Criswell
Lafontaine
This County
Scott’s
Criswell
van Buren
Big Four
Bryan Arrested on Illinois Fraud Requisition
Indianapolis police seized David C. Bryan after a governor's requisition accused him of fraudulently obtaining goods valued at 1400 dollars. A prior Illinois governor had refused the requisition, and Bryan remains jailed.
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Indianapolis
David C. Bryan
Illinois
Matthews
Bryan
Ex press clerks charged in Jersey City thefts and more
Robert C. Harding and Clarence Warbeck, workers in the United States Express office at Jersey City, are arrested on charges of stealing packages over several months. A loss included a 87000 diamond shipment during the holiday period. Also reported are crimes and legal notes including murders, insanity verdicts, political bids, obituaries, and various local incidents from across the United States.
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Robert C. Harding
Clarence Warbeck
United States Express
Jersey City
Jesus Vilprando
Feliciano Chavez
Santa Fe
N. M
Thomas Martinez
Washington
General O. P. Gooding
General Gooding
West Point
Squire
Puget Sound
Paris
Camille Doucet
French Academy
Galena
Ills
Edward L. Bedford
Baraboo
Wis
C. H. Wilcox
Janesville
Ben C. Neal
Collect Ghous
al Evans
Doctor Babb
Evans
Kilten Babb
L. N. Bailey
J. B. Brackett
Yuma
Coyote Wells
Delaware
Julius Schwabacher
Frank Bell
Peoria
Joliet
Weather outlook for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa
The weather indications for the next 24 hours from 8 p m yesterday promise fair skies and warmer conditions across Illinois with variable winds. Indiana should see generally fair weather and warmer temperatures with northwest winds turning variable. Michigan and Wisconsin report fair conditions with winds shifting to easterly. Iowa will be fair and warmer overall, with variable winds except in the extreme west.
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Washington
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets in New York and Chicago Report Mixed Activity
The New York market shows firm Sterling exchange and varied government bond quotes as of April 2, with morning figures for mercantile paper and silver certificates noted. Chicago closes on election day with limited quotations. produce and livestock prices shift across categories, including eggs, butter, poultry, potatoes, honey, and live stock at the union stock yards.
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New Yona
Teisjy
Sterling Exchange
United States
Chicago
Board of Trade
Burbanks
Hebrons
Ohio
Illinois
California
Union
Texas
Chicago Ballots Show Swift Victory and Civil Service Reform
City election results indicate George B. Swift won the mayoralty with about 40 000 to 41 000 plurality. Civil service reform carried by a large majority, with Republicans sweeping mayoral and several town offices and promising a four year mayoral term. Officials elected include Swift as mayor and Frank Lawler as City Dad. Localities from Madison to Wausau report varied outcomes for supreme court and city posts.
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the Tribune
George B. Swift
Prank Wenter
Council
Civil Service Reform
Swift
Wenter
Frank Lawler
Hopkins
Harrison
Fatio
Illinois Municipal Elections Results Across Several Cities
Rock Island voters chose B F Knox Republican as mayor by over 1200. Republicans win at torney treasurer two supervisors collector and five aldermen while Democrats take clerk and two aldermen. Peoria township ticket goes GOP except collector by 5 to 458. Moline re-elects W C Bennett but loses mayoralty to Gustaf Sweinson by 362. Populists take six of eight aldermen. Quincy sees Steinbach Democrat win over Mikesell Republican by 800 with full Democratic city council. Galesburg J J Tunnicliff Citizen winner for mayor by 400 over Nels Nelson. Citizens ticket likely dominates remaining seats.
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Javesville
Frank S. Baines
Supreme Court
Winslow
LaCrosse
D. F. Powell
Supreme Judge
Madigon
Jake Alfred
Wausau
Justice of the Supreme Court
Appleton
Sheboygan
C. A. Born
F. C. Runge
Paul T. Krez
Eau Duarree
West Superior
Wis
C. S. Starkweather
J. H. Agen
Eckstrand
Ticknor
Rock Island
B. F. Knox
Peoria
Moline
W. C. Bennett
Gustaf Sweinson
Quincy
Steinbach
Mikesell
Galesburg
J. J. Tunnicliff
Cit
Nels Nelson
Citizens
Doubt in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Emerges
Wisconsin voters show a tight race for the supreme court seat to replace Justice Winslow, with Clementson challenging in a nominally nonpartisan contest. Early returns favor Winslow in Milwaukee and large cities, while smaller towns lag. official results may be needed to decide. In Milwaukee, Winslow leads by 600, and Walker (Rep) is re-elected, with a Republican sweep for several mayoral races across the state.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Walker
Nye
Ashland
River Falls
Delavan
Columbus
Marshfield
Manston
Sparta
Waupaca
Black River Falls
Manitowoc
Hudson
Whitewater
Lake Geneva
Hartford
Centralia
Watertown
Mineral Point
Plymouth
Durand
Prairie du Chien
Alma
Madison
Chilton
Kenosha
Berlin
Ripon
Fox Lake
Shawano
Beaver Dam
Supreme Court
Winslow
Clementson
St Louis Elects Colored Republican Council Members
St Louis reports show six at large Republicans elected to the city council by large margins and Moses Craven named the first colored member of the municipal government. The house of delegates is predominantly Republican, with a 23 to 5 split. Sedalia and Joplin vote solidly Republican in local races. Springfield leans Democratic after recent gains. The piece also contains a personal travel diary from Nelson Barnard detailing Florida stops and fishing.
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St. Louis
House of Delegates
Moses Craven
Missouri
Sedalia
Joplin
E. D. Porter
Judge Halyard
Springfield
Democrata
Bitter El Reno election ends with Republican sweep
Voters closed polls after a heated campaign in El Reno Oklahoma Territory. Early returns point to a Republican sweep led by Hensley a Citizens' candidate and Oklahoma Press association president. Perry editor of The Globe confronted the Democrat office with a gun and bodyguard but Hensley prevailed and Berry withdrew.
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EL Reno
O. T
Hensley
Citizens
Oklahoma Press Association
Perry
The
Globe
Democrat
Berry
Republicans sweep several Kansas cities in April vote
In Topeka April 3 Republicans carry Topeka Emporia Fort Scott and Wichita while Atchison elects a Democratic mayor. Leavenworth is claimed by both parties and elects a mayor with three of six councilmembers. Hutchinson reports the election of A L Selig as mayor with only 700 votes cast out of 1509.
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Topeka
Emporia
Fort Scott
Wichita
Atchison
Leavenworth
Atiorney
Hutchingon
Leccsa
Lawrenge
A. L. Selig
Mrayor
Nebraska municipal races show party fines not drawn in many towns
Special Telegram dispatches from across Nebraska report municipal election results with Republicans winning where fines were imposed, except in Hastings and Plattsmouth where Democrats prevailed. Saloon licenses emerged as the leading issue in about four fifths of towns.
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Omaha
The
Bee
Nebraska
Hastings
Plattsmouth
Green Bay and Fort Howard Vote Union to Form City
Green Bay and Fort Howard residents approved consolidation to create a single city named Green Bay. The vote ends Fort Howard’s separate town status and unifies under one municipality.
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Green Bay
Wis
Fort Howard
Colorado Gop Gains Mark State Elections
Colorado results show significant Republican gains across the state with victories noted in major areas while most races focused on local issues rather than party ideology. The report highlights statewide momentum for the GOP from Denver and other cities.
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Denver
Colorado
Moore's Majority in Michigan Plurality Near 60000
Detroit April 8 Tribune reports nearly complete county returns show Judge Moore leading with a plurality close to 60 000 votes.
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Moore
Michigan
Detrroit
the Tribune
Prince Wins Galesburg Seat in Tenth District Race
G. W. Prince of Galesburg, Republican, won the Tenth district contest by about 7,000 votes over Democrat Bastian in a result reported from Galesburg Illinois on April 3.
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Galesburg
Ills
G. W. Prince
Bastian
Ore Freight Contracts Closed at 80 Cents
Contracts covering about 1 000 000 tons of ore by lake freight to move from the head of Lake Superior to Nov 1 have been closed at 80 cents. The ore will be shipped from Duluth and Ashland.
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Cleveland
Lake Superior
Duluth
Ashland
Local wallpaper canvassers warned against by Elkhart Review
The Elkhart Review warns residents about traveling wallpaper canvassers and bank rupt or fire sale promoters. It urges support for local dealers who offer better quality and prices and contribute to town prosperity, noting outsiders profit at shoppers expense.
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Elkhart Review
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Maple City Bakery
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J E. Shultz
Franklin Street
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