Judge fines attorney and orders jail in Madison county case
In Anderson the special judge jailed Attorney Guy Ballard for contempt after refusing to answer questions amid a dispute over disbarment charges against Scanlan, Doss, and Call. The bar fracas spurred broad Democratic nominating tensions and calls for reform within the local legal community.
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Devilish Attempt to Kill and Cremate a Young Woman
In Elkhart on June 17 a fiendish crime was attempted as Milton B. Wells a machinist at Lake Shore shops tried to assault Miss Jennie Walters a 24 year old respectable young woman, but a lynching was narrowly averted and the case details follow.
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Milton B. Wells
Lake Shore
Jennie Walters
Brutal attack ends in girl’s death after arson attempt
A man poured kerosene on a girl, set a fire and she ran screaming into the street. Onlookers tried to aid as the blaze spread, the girl suffered severe burns and died after hours of agony. An enraged crowd attempted vigilante justice but police intervened.
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Wells
Turpie Declines to Seek Presidency at Chicago Convention
Indiana Senator Turpie sends a letter denying any pursuit of the nomination. He states his name will not go before the national convention and notes Indiana’s choice will be announced by a state convention resolution. He urges support for Indiana’s preferred candidate and asks for favorable consideration by the Chicago assembly.
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Weather and Crop Report from Indianapolis
The Indiana weather crop report for last week notes numerous good rains and cool weather boosting crops. Corn is growing rapidly and in fine condition, oats are excellent, rye is being cut, barley is in shock, and wheat harvest has begun in central and southern areas with light yields overall. Clover is being cut, pasturage and meadows are in good condition though hay-making has begun, and fruits promise an abundant crop.
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Indianapolis
Law Class Graduates at Indiana University in Rain
Bloomington June 17 The annual exercises of Indiana University law class were held in the chapel despite steady rain Attendance was good The illness of acting law dean Professor William P Rogers prevented his presence Professor Charles A Rhelts stood in for the faculty The class numbered twenty one Lebanon June 17 The Chicago and Southeastern Railway Co was fined 60 dollars by the circuit court for failing to maintain separate waiting rooms and closets under the new statute.
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Indiana University
William P. Rogers
Charles A. Rhelts
Lebanon
Chicago and Southeastern Railway Company
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Matthews and Free Silver. AVILLA Convention Report
Democrats of Noble and DeKalb counties held their sen atorial convention at Garrett yesterday. The event suited supporters of Matthews and the Free Silver platform.
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Matthews
Avilla
Noble and
DeKalb Counties
Garrett
Well Known Minister Dead in Bedford
Rev. John M. Stalker, a longtime and renowned Baptist minister in southern Indiana, died at his Bedford home at nearly 75. He had served as secretary of the Bedford Building and Loan association for many years, resigning recently due to ill health.
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Bedford
John M. Stalker
Southern
Indiana
Bedford Building and Loan Association
Roach Arrested After Shot At Brother in Terre Haute
Joseph Roach was arrested for shooting at his brother Lee Roach with intent to kill in Terre Haute. Authorities say five shots were fired, two of which passed through Lee Roach's hat.
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Terre Hautie
Joseph Roach
Lee Roach
Bones Found in Box Near Home in Indianapolis Declared Child Bones
John McKinley of 5 Astor Street discovered bones in a box behind his house in Indianapolis. He believes they are a child's remains. The bones have been turned over to the coroner for examination.
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Indianapolis
John MecKinley
Astor Street
Turklsh troops killed in Crete clash at Comoneri report
From Athens comes word that 3800 Turkish soldiers were killed in a recent clash with Cretan insurgents at Comoneri. Separate items note John Sherry found dead at 408 Clark Street Chicago and Ian missing after living in a lodging house with unknown fate. Obituaries list several deaths in Iowa Illinois Michigan and Colorado and a nail making machinery conference is planned in Chicago.
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Clark Street
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Herr Wisser
Reichstag
Erfurt
Washington
John T. Tate
Maron
Ills
John Marsh
Lacon
George M. Bane
Constantine
Mich
Thomas Steers
Rockford
Sidney Martin
Warsaw
Ill
Henry Longanecker
William Swartz
Pataskala
Nail Association
C. M. Thorp
Denver
Colo
Rawlins
Wyo
Evanston
Rescue in river near Chicago and drowning of horses
A boat mishap near Chicago left Richard On Aughters and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fenimore with Ben Brewster narrowly escaping drowning as the men saved the women while the horses perished. Earlier notes mention Comptroller Eckels planning retirement and a fatal shooting over a 5 cent dispute in Grand Rapids. Baseball scores from Chicago league games followed.
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Chicago
Harry Fenimore
Ben Brewster
Eckels
William H. Lampman
Grand Rapids
Mich
George T. Sullivan
Market and grain quotes from New York and Chicago
New York for June 16 reports money on call 2 24 per cent and mercantile paper 4 544 per cent with US bonds firm. Chicago Board of Trade quotes show hard red wheat from June to September and corn oats and oats prices, plus park and lard figures. Chicago live stock at Union Stock Yards lists hogs cattle and sheep sales with ranges for quality grades.
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Union
Republican convention opens with orderly calm and cautious optimism
At the St Louis Wigwam the 1900 Republican convention opened with Charles W Fairbanks named temporary chair. Leaders like Hanna Foraker and Lodge drew cheers while McKinley supporters and rivals were noted for their restrained reception and strategic positioning in the hall.
Republican party holds tranquil 1896 convention opening
In St Louis a crowd of about 8000 watched the Republican national convention open with a brief orderly session. Temporary chairman Fairbanks of Indianapolis delivered a strong address as leaders began selecting candidates and outlining policy directions for the 1896 campaign.
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Thomas H. Carter
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Rabbi Sale
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Republican Party
Mino
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Twe
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Whitney Says He Will Not Seek Democratic Nomination
In a statement prepared for publication before leaving for Europe, William Whitney declares he will not be a presidential candidate and will not accept unwinnable terms. He aims to quell speculation about his candidacy and late connections.
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New York
William Whitney
Europe
Senator Allison Spends Day Amid St Louis Buzz
Senator Allison appears unconcerned about events in St Louis, lingering in his library and mingling with business acquaintances on the streets.
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Senator Allison
St. Louis
Democrats for the Free Silver in two states
The Maine Democratic convention adopted a free silver resolution. In Idaho, the Democratic state convention yesterday approved a radical free silver resolution.
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Bangor
Pocatello, Ida
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