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Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1897

Page

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Open Tomorrow Missionary Conference Near Warsaw Indiana

Winona Assembly Indiana May 19 with about 1000 Presbyterians expected to arrive and up to 2000 visitors from Chicago Indianapolis Detroit and Cincinnati. The assembly grounds hotels and cottages underway as Warsaw connects by a special train for transport and foreign missions meeting discusses the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in missions. Incendiary fires destroy two Muntech saloons and threaten John Stadler’s saloon as the gray family suffers amid a poison scare.

Winona Warsaw Assembly General Assembly Board of Foreign Missions Synodical Foreign Missions Cleland B. McAfee Park College Missouri Munete Munetey Inn John Stadler Studler

Weather and Crop Bulletin Highlights May Weather

Indianapolis May 19 This state weather and crop bulletin notes generally cool conditions with several rainy days and a light frost Saturday morning risking some injury. Crops show improvement though farm work delayed. corn planting incomplete in northern counties while existing corn is coming up. Wheat and rye in good to rising condition. clover hay crops promising. tobacco and gardens progress slowly. fruit crops expected large with scarce peaches. Stock good on good pastures.

Indianapolis Jess Tat

Bicyclists Attacked by Drunken Opponent in Chesterfield

Twenty four bicyclists riding from Muncie to Anderson were halted by William Johnson a drunk colored boxer in Chesterfield He dumped riders off their wheels sparking a broad fight Johnson used stones and bricks and others hit back Leaving several Muncie riders badly bruised Meanwhile Indiana officials report missing records from 1881 to 1893 in the state auditor insurance department hindering data on company fees and status.

Indianapolis Muncie Anderson Chesterfield William Johnson Johnson C. S. Neal Insurance Department State Auditor’s Office

Indiana Mutual Life policyholders seek court election of officers

Twenty policy holders in the Indiana Mutual Life Insurance company petition Judge Harvey in the circuit court to order the receiver to convene a meeting for the election of officers. They contend no officers have legally existed and request authority to elect new officers and transfer the property to them. The case will be heard further.

Indianapolis Indiana Mutual Life Insurance Company Harvey

Plumbers Strike Leaves Stevenson Building Unaffected

Indianapolis May 19 The plumbers on the Stevenson building hired by Chicago capital have walked out under National Journeymen Plumbers union orders in solidarity with Chicago labor trouble. Despite the strike the project is far enough advanced to not affect tenancy.

Indianapolis Stevenson Chicago National Journeymen Plumbers’ Union

Counterfeiting arrest in Richmond linked to long-time felon

Richmond Indiana May 19 The second arrest for alleged counterfeiting was made here by a United States officer. The first man arrested was Jesse Way who has spent more than fifty years behind the bars. The man arrested was Henry Amsden believed to be an accomplice of Way. He was taken to Indianapolis where Way is now awaiting trial.

Richmond Ind United States Jesse Way Henry Amsden Way Indianapolis Michigan Grand Rapids Mich Wesselius United States Supreme Court Fargo

Protest Over Admission of Woman Lawyer in Indiana

Anderson Ind May 19 Mrs Henrietta Wilkie sought admission to the Madison county bar A protest was filed by Judge Beeler who says only voters may be admitted Judge McClure sent the matter to the bar committee Several women attorneys practice in Indiana and the outcome could influence their future.

Terre Haute Club Axes Manager After Player Discipline

Terre Haute Indiana May 19 directors of the Terre Haute baseball club announced drastic measures to curb player conduct. Manager Jewell was released for failing to control the team with several players set to be released in a few days.

Terre Haute Ind Jewell

Fort Wayne ministerial group takes no action on Sunday games

The Fort Wayne ministerial association met and decided not to act as a body against Sunday hall games. A few citizens may pursue prosecution, but none is expected. The decision signals that Fort Wayne will allow Sunday baseball.

Fort Wayne Ind Ministerial Association

Champaign Beats Purdue in Lafayette Field Day Contest

The May 19 field day in Lafayette Indiana saw Champaign Illinois defeat Purdue 51 to 49. No records were broken in the meet between the two schools.

Lafayette Ind Champaign Ilinois Purdue

Illinois Solons Discern Fake Notice Payment

State Senator Rudolph Lehfeld of Crawford county says he did not earn or accept funds mailed as pay during a special legislative session. The report accompanies weather outlooks for Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa with showers, cooler temps, and variable winds.

Des Moines Herriott Rudolph Lehfeld Crawford County Hissees Lehfeld Washington Indiana Ilinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Market quotes from Chicago and Milwaukee grains and livestock

Chicago Board of Trade quotations for May through December wheat, corn, oats, rye, oats and lard with bid and close figures. Also live stock prices and receipts for hogs cattle and sheep, plus Milwaukee grain values for wheat corn oats barley and rye on May 18.

Chicago Board of Trade Today Texas Milwaukee Grain Milwaukee

Hoar Attacks Mason On Cuban Policy Plea

In a Senate exchange Mason pressed Hoar on Cuban policy. Hoar mocked the idea of national bravado and warned that recognition would empower Spain to search ships and seize American claims in Cuba. He urged facts to be found like a court and urged diplomacy through the president to secure peace and Cuba’s independence.

Hoar Windy City Mason Spain Cuba Senate Barnacles

Cuban Recognition Debate Intensifies Senate Session

In Washington on May 19 the Cuba issue dominated the Senate with Mason of Illinois urging the Morgan resolution and Hoar of Massachusetts countering. Mason painted Cuban distress and fired at critics while Wellington faced misrepresentation claims. Gallinger Hawley joined, arguing for prudence and avoiding war as coasts are underdefense.

Washington Cuba Senate Mason Illinois Morgan Hoar Massachusetts United States Wellington Maryland Buncombe Gallinger New Hampshire Hawley Connecticut Republican Party John Bull England Bunker Hill Senate of Crosby Masoma

Senate Clash Over Cuba Policy and Filibuster Remarks

The report covers Senate debate on Cuba policy with Hale and Mason trading barbs over filibustering and “circus” remarks. Hoar criticizes action as insufficient while Gallinger, Hawley, and others spar over audacity. Also notes a railway pooling inquiry and J W Foster sailing for England on state business.

Calhoun Honored in Havana at Spanish Casino Birthday

W J Calhoun special US commissioner investigating Dr Ricardo Ruizs death visited the Spanish casino in Havana on Monday night as it honored King Alphonso s eleventh birthday. He was with Spanish consul Dr Jose Congos to, Havana mayor Senor Michael Diaz and interpreter Dr Jover. The group received a warm welcome and toasts were exchanged in Spanish and English.

Havana W. J. Calhoun United States Ricardo Ruiz King Alphonso Calhoun Philadelphia Jose Congosto

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