Madison County crushes two gangs and booted culprits
Anderson Indiana December 4 Madison county authorities have moved against long standing gangs The White Cappers and Billie Blues Two men Al Stinson and William Davis are jailed awaiting six year sentences and several others face indictments The drive began six months ago with detective help and a farmer backed effort yielding many arrests and confessions The case spanned farm life social routines and a crowded trial scene with ongoing prosecutions and future hearings The Newsboys Union calls a meeting at the EvErnma Post office Friday at 7 pm RepD OCONNER presiding
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William Davis
Herron
Wade Richarson
Walter van Devender
William Stinson
William Clark
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Wade Richardson
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Davis
Monster beast killed after savage Kentucky attack
In Salyersville Kentucky a wild cat like creature attacked a mother and child, mauling the woman and killing the two year old. Hunters tracked the beast to a rock shelter and killed it. The animal resembled a cross between a mountain wild cat and a Mexican lion or cougar, five feet three inches long.
Brutal Jail Shooting and Beating at Franklin County Jail
A prisoner named Charles Schwein, jailed for burglary tools, was shot at twice and then beaten unconscious by jailers with blackjacks and maces in a Franklin County jail. He walked into the corridor after a third shot, was pacified, and later given medical care.
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Commius
Franklin County
Will Not Arbitrate Lord Kyos Note Reply
Lonvoy December 4 The reply of Lord Kyos to the note from Secretary. The exchange centers on arbitration stance and diplomatic outreach amid ongoing discussions. Details remain sparse as reports emphasize formal response and future diplomacy steps.
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Lonvoy
Ky Os
Attempted poisoning alarms Shelbyville residents
In Liberty township six miles east of Shelbyville Andrew Meltzer, a prominent resident, fell violently ill after breakfast with suspected strychnine poisoning. Dr M Drake treated him through the day. The episode revives talk of Edward Kuhn's 1884 death and the related Midkiffs trial, Meltzer a key state witness.
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Shelbyville
Liberty Township
Andrew Meltzer
Meltzer
M. Drake
Edward Kuhn
Maggie Kuhn
Elvira Midkiff
Alvin Midkiff
Greensburg
Gold Ore Thieves Spread Across Cripple Creek Mines
Cripple Creek Col Dec 3 Sensational ore theft case unfolds as a gang targets Doctor mine and others across the district. Thieves lift rich ore worth $20 to $30 a pound, concealing it in pockets and containers. About $25,000 stolen from Doctor workings in recent months with more losses rumored. Thiel's Detective agency and Pinkerton agents pursue leads. Denver manager J F Farley travels to the scene as investigators press the probe.
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West
Doctor
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J. F. Farley
Denver
Parlin
Pinkerton
ONLY FOUR YEARS THE OFFICERS SURPRISED Was the Pal of Stone
The pal of Stone confessed to numerous crimes after officers surprised him in a swift arrest. Investigators detailed a string of offenses tied to the suspect across several months, with police outlining the case’s key incidents and alleged roles.
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Duffy given four year sentence after jury verdict
William Duffy will serve four years in prison after a jury found him guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill Deputy Sheriff Seymour Harrod during an attempted arrest at the Pennsylvania east yards last May. Judge O'Rourke also fined him $50. The case, heard yesterday, drew note for a lighter sentence than some expected. Other court notes include partitions, divorces, and a small fine in separate cases.
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O’rourke
Seymour Harrod
Pennsylvania East Yards
Bet on Princeton Runaways Taken In By Police
Two wealthy Birmingham youths Bert Comer and John Albright traveled east after betting on Princeton in New York during a Yale Princeton game. Stranded and freezing, they were rescued by police, cleaned, fed, and warmed, then sent to the Y M C A as parents refuse aid.
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Iowa Republicans Open Des Moines Headquarters for Allison Campaign
Nine of eleven Republican state central committee members met in Des Moines to reopen committee headquarters indefinitely. The move provides a place for Republicans to call and disseminate information in support of Senator Allison as a presidential candidate, marking his Iowa campaign’s first public expression.
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Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Allison
Iowa
Will Vote to Aid a Railroad at Porznano
Porznano Indiana county commissioners have called a special election for January 8 1896 to decide funding for a railroad project. The measure seeks local backing for rail improvements and connects to regional development initiatives. Community leaders urge turnout as officials outline the proposal and fiscal plan.
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Porznano
Ind
Valuable Indiana records lost in capitol move
Indiana officials report most early state records missing from the state house repository. The 1887 archive move likely disposed of or lost important documents as junk, with relic hunters possibly taking items. Officials fear the early Indiana records may be irrecoverable unless owners return them.
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Inpianapolis
Ind
Indiana
State House
State Capitol
Rev J B Crowe remembered after death in Hanover
The death of Rev J B Crowe in Hanover Indiana recalls a wartime stand as a missionary in Indian Territory faced with whitecaps orders to quit or be killed. Born Shelbyville Kentucky the 73 year old Presbyterian minister spent much of his life in Indiana and later at Hanover living with sister Mrs Garrett. He leaves three children Mrs Mary Van Nuys of Kansas Professor A B Crowe and Attorney John M Crowe. Burial is expected in Hanover.
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Hanover
Ind
Crowe
Indian Territory
South Carolina
Mr. Crowe
Shelbyville
Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Crawfordsville
Remington
Bedford
Clay Street
J. B. Garrett
Hanover College
Mary ©. van Nuys
Kansas
A. B., Crowe
John M. Crowe
Empire Theater Ad Promotes Strictly Home Made Baked Goods
An advertisement from Charles W. Rose at 156 Griffith St proclaims strictly pure home made baked goods crafted with flour and yeast. It denounces ammonia baking, cottolene shortening, impure baking powder, and strong butter, claiming health restoration and citywide delivery by telephone 81.
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Charles W. Rose
Griffith St
Benevolent Legion Elect Officers and State Representative
St. Julian council No. 89 C B L held an enthusiastic meeting at Library hall last evening and elected officers for the year. President G H Werstein. Vice President Frank Rosenberger. Secretary J J Ryan. Treasurer A A Goche. Chancellor P M Braun. Orator T J Majors. Collector Frank J Woirol. Marshal John Budde. Guard B J Schneiders. Trustees C J Sosenheimer T J Foley H K Gordon. A A Goche chosen to represent the society at the state convention.
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St. Julian
Tragic Van Buren Gun Fight Ends in St. Joseph Death
Albert Hessler of Van Buren Indiana died at St Joseph hospital at 3 AM from a gunshot wound received during a fight in Van Buren. He had resisted arrest at a saloon, reportedly fled to a hardware store with an axe, and was shot by the marshal after returning to the street. Doctors operated after his condition worsened, removing decomposed blood but too late to save him. Hessler’s death may lead to prosecution of the marshal. funeral plans were pending with remains to be shipped to Van Buren.
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Albert Hessler
van Buren
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W. H. Myers
Dr Chambers Offers Solace Through Vital Magnetism Remedies
An advertisement promotes Dr Chambers as a renowned healer offering quick, direct consultation from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily. It touts success in curing consumption, heart trouble, paralysis, asthma, nervous prostration, and other diseases once deemed incurable, with free consultation for sickness and a guarantee of cures. It describes the professor as a peer of his profession, promising modern methods like Uranian magnetism and life improvement, targeting those with love, legal, or personal troubles.
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