Cabinet Honors and Possible Attorney General Pick
Washington June 5 A cabinet officer said no appointment had been made to fill the vacancy in the cabinet and that the president had not decided on Olney as secretary of state. Senator Gray met the president and was discussed as a potential attorney general, with Don M. Dickinson or Holmes Conrad as other possibilities.
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Richard Olney
Cleveland
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Reading Railway
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England
Salem
Mass
Oxford
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Euguenots
France
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Harvard Law School
Agnes
Benjamin F. Thomas
Boston
Busgard Bay
Gray Gables
Dickinson Favored for Attorney General Post Rumor Circulates
Washington dispatch hints Don M Dickinson may be offered the U S attorney general post. Dickinson declines to discuss the matter. In Des Moines Iowa the weekly crop bulletin reports a sharp turn in crop prospects from hot winds to ample rainfall improving vegetation across the state.
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Des Moines
Will Runa for the Time Prize Again
Cuicano June 5 report says referees timekeepers and checkers could not settle the time prize but affirmed Fairman as first home winner. The race is to be run again next Saturday with Emerson who claimed the prize but was deemed to have shirked the course competing.
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Emerson
Turkish reply to Armenian reforms rejected by Porte
The Turkish government rejects the idea of external power control over Armenia reform measures, delivering an unsatisfactory reply to Britain France and Russia. In San Francisco Lord Sholto Douglas and Miss Addis have not yet wed legally, with the ceremony pending after a private theatre engagement and a Burlingame stay.
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Jealous man kills rival then takes own life in Allentown
John Mullock of Fountain Hill was shot by Jacob Lucky in front of Mullock's 11 year old son. Lucky then drank poisoned whisky and hanged himself. Both men worked at Boltholt Iron works. motive cited jealousy over Mrs Lucky. Mullock leaves a wife and three children.
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Jacob Lucky
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Murder of Miss Harrington in San Francisco
In San Francisco Nellie Harrington is found murdered in her flat after a noon Saturday attack. Detectives admit bafflement over motive and identity but believe the killer is a man who had an engagement with Harrington between 6 and 7. Ex Senator Buck, her intimate friend, died yesterday, removing a potential clue. Private letters, said to be sensational, have been seized for examination.
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Punishment of Mrs Pope for Life for Procuring Murder
Detroit June 5 Nellie W Pope an inmate of the state prison at Jackson will spend the rest of her life in punishment for the murder of her husband In court she cried and pleaded innocence She is 86 years old The husband a dentist was killed Feb with a hatchet Brusseau who lived with the family confessed it was at Mrs Popes solicitation to obtain the insurance money She said her husband tried to smother her and Brusseau struck him in self defense.
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Nellie W. Pope
Jackson
Jealous husband slaughters wife and infant then attempts suicide
A jealous Valentine Weissman attacked his wife in Evansville Indiana after months of suspicion. He slashed her with a razor causing severe injuries including the loss of a breast and severed artery after tossing their six month old baby to the floor. Neighbors aided the wounded woman as Weissman was captured while attempting to hang himself, leaving the wife and child in critical condition.
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Northwest Steamer Leaves Milwaukee for Chicago With Noted Passengers
The Northwest steamer of the Great Northern Railway departs Milwaukee for Chicago carrying an excursion party from New York led by George Gould and including ex Governor Roswell P. Flower and his brother Anson Flower. The guests were hosted by President Hill of the Great Northern in Buffalo before boarding.
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Great Northern
Cattlemen Advance on Sheep Camp in Colorado Conflict
Denver reports that about 800 masked armed cattlemen from Wolcott are moving toward the Elk Head Creek sheep camp. A committee warned the woolgrowers to move over the Snake River Divide, after which the main body would begin to annihilate all sheep in Californis park.
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Spain disavows firing on Alliance in Allianca affair statement
The state department released Spain replies to the Allianca affair. Spain disavows the act of firing on the Alliance and expresses regret for the incident while assuring measures have been taken to prevent a repetition.
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Allianca
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Anthony to resign leadership of suffrage group
Susan B. Anthony announced she will resign the presidency of the National American Woman Suffrage Association at its upcoming convention. She will retire from leadership but continue to work for the cause she has devoted her life to.
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Gloucester Miners Accept 61 Cent Rate and Join Railway Union
At a district meeting the miners agreed to follow state convention decisions and return to work at 61 cents per hour. They also voted to withdraw from the National union and align with the Railway union.
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National Union
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Unique Robbery In Morgue: Suit Stolen From Evans Body
A city undertaker reports a rare theft in his morgue. A tramp entered, took the suit from the corpse of Evans who had shot himself, and left his own clothes in exchange. The incident highlights a curious property crime in Proxim on June 6.
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Iils
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Retired Archbishop Kendrick Denies Deposition Rumors
In St Louis on June 6 the press wrongly described the Kendrick case as deposition. Officials announce Kendrick has been retired and, for all practical purposes, remains Archbishop of the archdiocese despite confusion.
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Kendrick
Kain
Indiana Supreme Court endorses troop-backed receivership
The Indiana Supreme Court rules that state action with troops to seize Roby prize fight property was proper under modern jurisprudence. Chief Justice Howard says courts must adapt to societal progress and apply laws to new cases. If Roby racing associations face adverse rulings, Ketcham will seek a receiver, with troops again possible.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
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Democratic Leaders In Council Discuss Matthews Boom
In Indianapolis on June 5 Senator Voorhees met with Senator Turple ex-Representative Jason B. Brown ex-Attorney General A. G. Smith United States Marshal Hawkins and others. The conference lasted most of the afternoon with speculation on its purpose centering on Governor Matthews presidential prospects and his absence noted as significant.
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Men Who Killed Engineer Barr Seek Pardon
A petition circulated in Brazil asks the governor to pardon James Booth 19 Robert Rankin 18 and William Wilson 17 who are serving two year terms for the murder of Engineer William Barr on June 6 1894. The trio joined a mining and railroad strike and were angered by Barr hauling coal mined by non union men and stoning the train. The petition signed by leading business and professional figures county officials the city marshal and the prosecuting attorney argues the boys have been punished enough.
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Madison Bar Petition Joins Man Sentenced to Pen
A petition signed by every Madison county bar member and the jury that sentenced Isaac Goodman, a farmer, to the penitentiary surfaces as part of a post trial action.
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Isaac Goodman
Pardon Request for Goodman Gang Leader’s Father Presented
Ex Senator S W Edwina presents to Governor Matthew a petition seeking clemency for a man jailed a year ago for involvement with the Goodman gang. New evidence since conviction argues innocence and favors a pardon likely to be granted.
State Auditor to enforce penalties on unsettled counties
Indiana State Auditor Dally neared action to penalize counties that have not settled with the state. Twenty six counties overdue include Allen. Allen’s treasurer sought to retain fees under the 1879 act. auditor refused. He later agreed to settle, but then reversed decision.
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Indianapolis
Dally
Allen County
Wabash Grand Jury Clears Professor Kreibel in Donation Case
The Wabash county grand jury declined to indict Professor Kreibel after he pledged to endow North Manchester College with $1,000,000 via a wealthy friend who wished to remain unnamed. The donor would fund the college if Kreibel were appointed its head.
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Wabash County
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North Manchester College
Subscription grows for Governor Chase fund
Captain A M A kingon trustee in charge of Governor Chase affairs heads a subscription drive to raise 100 dollars to buy Mrs Chase a home in Irvington. The people of Wabash are expected to respond generously.
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Gen Veatch's Long Married Life at 76
General James C Veatch and his wife celebrated the sixty sixth anniversary of their marriage at their home near Rockport. Veatch is 76 years old and his wife three years younger.
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James C. Veatch
Lightning Sets Schoolhouse Ablaze in Roll
A lightning strike hit the Roll schoolhouse during a class with about sixty children. The building burned to the ground but all students were saved. The female teacher suffered hair loss from the fire and heat.
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Soda Fount Explodes Injuring Two Men
Martinsville report says S G Seldes charging a large soda fount when it exploded Seidar was blown through a door and both legs broken. he was otherwise injured.
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S. G. Seldes
Seidar
Widow Washerwoman Granted Pension in Shelbyville
Mrs. Mary J. Nugent, a soldier’s widow and washerwoman from Shelbyville, has been notified she will receive a pension of 10 dollars per month with 3 000 dollars arrears.
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Mary J. Nugent
Rumors Of Senator George Illness Baseless In Carrollton
Rumors that Senator George is critically ill at his Carrollton Mississippi home are denied. The report is contradicted and no illness is confirmed.
Baseball Scores From League Diamonds
Scores from June 6 report games in Baltimore Cleveland 6 to 10 Baltimore. Philadelphia 7 to 6 Chicago. Boston 5 to 12 Cincinnati. Washington 18 to 0 over Louisville Washington. New York 4 to 9 Saint Louis. Brooklyn 9 to 4 over Pittsburg.
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Markets Report From New York and Chicago Trading Floors
New York on call money easing at one percent with mercantile paper at 2 3/4 to 4 percent. Sterling exchange quoted firm with bankers bills at 488 three eighths and 437 three and three quarters for sixty days. Board of Trade quotes show wheat futures mixed with oats corn and park prices. Live stock prices at Union Stock Yards show hogs valued around 4.40 to 4.60 and cattle from 4.00 to 5.25 with sheep at about 3.30 to 4.00. Prices reflect current market activity for potatoes apples butter eggs and other produce.
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Hebrons
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Jane
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Texas
Soldier Dead observed as Westville honors veterans again
Decoration Day services in Westville began at 10 o'clock at the M E church with veterans from Martin Post 216 and local orders. Orator C T Chaffee of Laporte denounced pension policies and praised comrades while wreaths and flags honored those who served from 1861 to 1865 at the cemetery procession and service.
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M. TE
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Terwilliger
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Brave Girl in Ligonier Accepts Suit After Talking to Ladies
A Ligonier woman faced a marriage proposal on Sunday night and sought advice from Kendallville's married women. She heard four stories of domestic struggle including child care, work, and independence. Returning home she wrote a reply accepting the proposal and promising readiness in a month.
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Ligonier
Shubert Symphony Club at M E Church Monday Eve
The Shubert Symphony Club will perform Monday evening at the M E Church on June 10. Members invite local music lovers to attend and enjoy the program.
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Shubert Symphony Club
M. E.church
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