Windrath Victim or Victimizer Hanged in Chicago Jail Case
Joseph Windrath was executed at noon in Cook County Jail for the June 23, 1895 murder of Carey Birch, cashier of the West Side Street Car Company. Officials and doctors described him as feigning insanity, while supporters say he remained calm and depicted the act as a sham. Governor Altgeld refused to intervene.
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Carcago
Jane
Joseph Windrath
Cook County
Carey B. Birch
West Side Street Car Company
Chicago
Windrath
Burres
Altgeld
Carey Birch
Fortner
Wao
Dr. Fortner
Triangle Club Boys Make Fast Time at Montpelier
The Triangle Cycle club had two riders in the 15 mile handicap road race at Montpelier Ohio yesterday. Phil Hess and Ora Goff won prizes with Goff taking third time and Hess fourth time. Hess started from scratch with Brown Bigelow Fuller and Eldfield. Runway won first place and later second time in the Chicago race on May 30. Fort Wayne riders are sharpening form as shown by the Montpelier race.
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The
Triangle Cycle Club
Montpelier
Phil Hess
Ora Goff
Goff
Hess
Eldfield
Bigelow
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Clark Brown
Fuller
Runway
Chicago
rebuke over Kentucky pledge shapes Matthews race
In Indianapolis and Clinton, June 5, Matthews campaign managers claim Kentucky rebuke to Carlisle and the administration hints at a Chicago contest between Boies and Matthews. Indiana and Iowa alignments are debated, with Matthews likely bound to a free silver platform if nominated. A Newport gathering in Vermillion County rejects the split claim amid strong silver support. An Eagle Lake trip ad and Dr Kay’s Renovator ad are noted.
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Inpranapolis
Ind
Matthews
Kentucky
Blackburn
Chicago
Carlisle
Boies
Indiana
Iowa
Virmillion Ali
Clinton
Virmilion
Matthews Home
Newport
Democratic County Central Committee
Bribery alleged in Sunday baseball case in Indiana
Sheriff Womack of Inpranapolis faced bribery allegations after Good Citizens league members claimed promoters offered 100 per game or 1000 for the season to allow Sunday baseball. Womack neither confirms nor denies details and hints at possible future comment. League plans grand jury action.
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Inpranapolis
Ind
Good Citizens’ League
Sheriff Womack
Womack
Womeck
Todaggie
Aeball
Murder Bluff and a Painters Fall on West Washington
An affidavit charges Darius France with assault with intent to kill William H. Arney after a chase with a meat ax. Painter Martin Scotty fell 20 feet from a scaffold at 52 West Washington street, injuring himself but not breaking bones. A man found dead drunk near the toll gate prompted a coroner inquiry but was removed by friends before identification.
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Martin Scotty
George H. Loesch
West Washington Street
Fort Wayne
Tollgate
Harrod
New Haven
Toll Gate
Special Saturday Bargains at Parasol and Waists Sale
Local shop advertises special Saturday discounts on parasols, silks, lawn waists, dresses, calicoes, dimities, and lace curtains. Deep discounts claim prices drop to below cost with numerous items highlighted in bold figures and future sale tomorrow. New linen and muslin fabrics, silk mitts, and curtains are listed with reduced prices, emphasizing clearance value.
Railroad worker wins damages for blacklist ruling
Vincennes Circuit Court in Knox county awards William Drummond 3550 dollars after he sued the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad for damages claiming he was blacklisted by Superintendent Corbett following the 1894 Debs strike. One prior similar Florida case is noted as the only other award.
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Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
William “Drummond
Evansville and Terre Haute
Corbett
Drummond
American Railway Union
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Florida
Bargain Counter Teems With Ladies and Gents Wear
Newspaper ad lists low prices on ladies gloves mitts shirt waists corsets and summer goods at Wolf and Dessauer Calhoun Street plus stock details on belts purses parasols and hosiery Also mentions a lunchroom and beer at the Board of Trade 33 Calhoun Street and a separate note about Travelers Protective Association convention remarks and a Nickel Plate train schedule.
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Wolf & Dessauer
Calhoun St
Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
H. A. Weibke
Indiana Prohibition Committee Sets Meeting Over Party Split
Indiana June 5 The prohibition state committee is called to meet next Tuesday to decide actions amid a split in the party. The Phoenix, longtime state organ of prohibitionists, may endorse the platform of a new party. The discussion centers on aligning with the new party’s platform and its implications for Indiana politics.
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IndianaPouis
Prohibition State Committee
Phianx
Beac
New ‘Party
Ioies
Indiana
Fort Wayne Suspends Waddell and Yorktown Meet Plans
In a Fort Wayne-New Castle baseball clash the game stretched 11 innings with Fort Wayne edging New Castle 5 to 4. Waddell, signed to pitch, was suspended for missing his appearance as Captain Tebeau grows tired of his tactics. A July race meeting is planned in Franklin with attractions, independent of the Fort Wayne Driving Club event in August.
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New Castle
Fort Wayne
Swaim
Brown
Northwang
O'Meore
Kid Waddell
Tebeai
Waddell
Franklin, Pa
Comparison Is All We Ask Prices Compared With Others
Advertisement touts low prices on calico lawn and gingham fabrics at 4c to 6c per yard, 8c quality linens, 10c towels, and damask. Describes linen toweling, tablecloths, napkins, bed spreads, and hotel linens with substantial savings. Also offers sale or trade of a Rome City hotel or Fort Wayne property, with inquiries at the Bvenmea Post.
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Rome City
Fort Wayne
Bvenmea Post
Meeting to feature five events daily for a week
Sporting notes report a 11 to 7 Eckarts victory over the Black Diamonds at jail flats yesterday afternoon. Batteries were Ertel and Cook for the Eckarts and Brown and Melton for the Black Diamonds. A Maccabees special for Eagle Lake leaves at 7 20 a m June 11 via Pennsylvania with a $1 round trip.
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Eagle Lake
Pennsylvania
Eckarts
Black Diamonds
Jail Flats
Ertel
Cook
Brown
Melton
Hairbreadth Escape She Sees the Man But Could Not Identify Him
A witness recalls glimpsing a man during a close call but cannot identify him. The event prompted police to review security footage and request tips from the public. Officials emphasize caution and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Youngsters Rob Students At Concordia College
Police report several burglaries targeting Concordia College students. A Tucker residence on East Lewis and a study hall break at Concordia yielded missing money and items. One suspect named Alfred Block from Mau mee avenue. another named Haigst of Washington street. A divorce decree was issued for Clyde Mann and Ann Mann and for Armando Carpenter and Charles Carpenter. Fast Main cigar for 5 cents.
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William Erehart
Concordia College
Evehart
Alfred Block
Maumee Avenue
Haigst
Washington Street
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