His Last Tumble A Young Acrobat Shoots Self Over Love
Huntington, Jan 31 1879 A Fort Wayne couple arrives with intent to open a house of ill repute. Laroux shoots himself after threatening the woman Jessie Young alias Alice Frederickson alias Tessie Young. Inquest returns death by own action. The woman is taken into custody and identified with Mollie Nichols’ establishment. Laroux is a 23 year old, impoverished vaudeville performer.
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the Sentinel
Huntington
Charles Laroux
Jessie Young
Fort Wayne
Sven
Hannial
The
Sentinel
United States
Exchange Hotel
Laroux
Hannibal
Ind
Missouri
Wentworth
Jod
Jessie
Dove Su
Talo
Tessie Young
Nic Forbes
Anna Clark
Mollie Nichols
Bagnio
Lew Clark
Salter
Alice Frederickson
Maysville
Fone
Jestrel
Woman Pregnant and Ruined on Train Brutality Case
A pregnant young woman Hannah Breslan aged twenty nine was taken into custody after a violent episode on a passenger train from the east. She told of drugging and assault by a boardinghouse boarder in Philadelphia leading to pregnancy and mental breakdown. She seeks assistance in Dewitt Iowa and was dispatched on the Chicago Express.
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Barner
Marshal Kelly
Hannah Breslan
Iowa
Philadelphia
Dewitt
Chicago Express
Crance’s Cold Comfort in Double Execution Talk
In Indianapolis county jail on Wednesday the double execution dominated talk. Crance, awaiting trial for Jonathan Cornon’s murder, feared hanging. Morgan boasted of pulling the rope. Morgan’s three year penitentiary sentence preceded a hostile farewell. Authorities found improvised cells shouldering a jailbreak risk, with steel shanks sawed from iron tools, likely hidden by Morgan and Smith. Both prisoners moved to solitary confinement.
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Indianapolis
Wm. Crance
Jonathan Cornon
Morgan
Crance
San
Dick Meyers
Meyers
Henry Morgan
Ed. Smith
Smith
Dr Ball Cough Syrup Ad Encourages Letting Cold Pass
A brief ad line suggests a remedy approach by saying some people “let a cold go as it comes,” implying overuse of the product rather than resisting symptoms. The snippet notes a price tag but provides no further details on form or strength.
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Dr. Ball
A Real Romance Ends in a Fort Wayne Marriage
A Fort Wayne telegraph operator Calvin Cowgill and Miss Mamie Harmon, daughter of Daniel Harmon, eloped after family opposition and travel delays. After a staged Chicago visit, they wed in Warsaw amid parental disapproval and talk of inheritances, while Harmon hints at disapproval and a funeral if they return.
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Fort Wayne
Sentinel
Calvin Cowgill
Western Union
Mamie Harmon
Daniel Harmon
Eaq
Harmon
Miss Harmon
Mr. Cowgill
Mr. Harmon
Warsaw
Cowgill
Congress
That Everlasting Lottery in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne lottery row shows tickets sold with major prize changes. Prizes shifted from corner lots and machines to 2000 to 4000 bottles of perfumery, prompting denouncement by The News. Tickets appear to have misled holders, with papers accusing the scheme of being a farce or possible swindle.
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Kendallville
Mace Long
Vedder
Paulding Gazette
Huntington Democrat
Bluffton Banner
Our
Pharos
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Pierceton Independent
Alfred Ale
F. W. Binnich
Ira J. Ryerson
Huntington Herald
James Little's Body Rumor Fueled by Local Papers
The debate over James Little's corpse continues with claims the Waterloo man’s body was resurrected and sent to Fort Wayne for dissection. The Angola Herald, Waterloo Press, and Sentinel cite sightings of the body, while officials call the tale unfounded and urge respect for graves. A separate letter criticizes the criminal court system and cites county expense differences to argue against abolishing the Marion county court.
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the Sentinel
J. H. Hanley
Jackson Road
Angola Herald
Jim Little
Herald Bays
Waterloo
Fort Wayne
Medical College
Lent’s
Jim
Bootblack
Little Jim
Little
Celerick Sues for Possession of Opera House Property
Margaret M. Celerick files in superior court against Sol D. Bush Peter Smyser and William Gaffney claiming wrongful possession of the east 40 feet of lot 37 old plat Fort Wayne with all fixtures and improvements for six years. She seeks confirmation of title and $1500 damages. The property is Colerick's Opera House with Gaffney as administrator of the Ammon estate. Bush and Smyser rent the first floor store.
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Superior Court
Margaret M. Celerick
Sol. D. Bush
Peter D. Smyser
William Gaffney
City of
Fort Wayne
Colerick
Gaffney
Ammon
Messrs
Bush & Smyser
Education progress in Monroe and Madison townships
Trustees Heller and Fry hold monthly institutes and employ unlicensed teachers. Fry completes first term and leads a capable class while Supt Hillegaas finishes school visitations and voices strong approval of progress in the two townships.
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Monroe
Madison
Heller
Fry
Hillegaas
Why They Have Not Yet Been Held in This City
A report examines why certain events and proceedings have not occurred in this city, outlining factors such as local regulations, scheduling conflicts, and administrative hurdles that delay or prevent holding of planned activities.
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Thia City
Interview on Fort Wayne federal court sessions
A Sentinel interview with Judge W Gresham reveals why no sessions have been held in Fort Wayne under recent federal law. He says the district court is ready to convene for business, but the circuit court awaits Senator Davis's opinion on law defects and Judge Harlan's views, delaying action until clarified.
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Laroox
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Samtines
W. Gresham
United States Court
Indianapolis
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Court House
District Court
Circuit Court
David Davis
Supreme Judge
Ninde
Davis
Harlan
Supreme Bench
Takes It All Back About Fort Wayne Marriage
The Cincinnati Sun prints a retraction after Mr H B Morehouse of Fort Wayne and his father in law Henry Von Phul visit the paper. The editor concedes previous remarks about Mr Morehouse were unjust and misinformed, praising his character and wishing the marriage a long happy life.
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Cincinnati Sur
Horace B. Morehouse
H. B. Morehouse
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry von Phul
Sun
Morehouse
E. M. Wood
Mr. Morehouse
Robbery Claim Aided by Local Residents
Sawyer of Michl in alleges a robbery midday on Calhoun and Main. He reports his coat cut and a thick item extracted, with Paul Bamyer staying at Lou O Clark's hotel as authorities investigate. The marshal's office is pursuing the case.
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Michlin
Calhoun and
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Bamyer
Lou O Clark
Mareshal’s
Break in Canal Aqueduct Halts Western City Traffic
A fragmentary note describes a break at the Canal aqueduct in the western city area around 5 o clock Frida with water leakage reaching the east end between unclear points, indicating a disruption to canal flow and potential repairs needed.
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Frida
Number of Reasons Not to Abolish the Criminal Court
Quipama, January 30 1879 letters argue against abolishing the county criminal court. The writer contends costs are not lower in other courts, crime must be prosecuted promptly, and a mixed jurisdiction risks delays. He urges exclusive criminal jurisdiction to preserve public safety and efficiency.
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Fort Wayne Gasetts
Criminal Court
the Gazette
Fort Wayne
Quipama
Barditesa
Abolition Debate Splits Allen County Bar
A Gazette report notes a majority of Allen County bar members favor abolishing the criminal court, with a remonstrance led by judges and lawyers including Colerick, Taylor, Morris, Bell, Sinclair, and others. Several signers later retract or clarify, while others oppose abolition unless a probate court is created, as the remonstrance targets Senator Briscoe's bill backed by many businessmen and taxers with civil litigation interests.
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Allen County
D. H. Colerick
R. 8. Taylor
John Morris
R. C. Bell
E. Sinclair
W. H. Withers
W. G. Colerick
F. P. Randall
H. C. Hartman
J. Q. Stratton
A. H. Curier
Henry Colerick
F. T. Zollars
James M. Barrett
J. C. Beeks
Sam. L. Morris
Jos. W. Ednall
Geo. D. Crane
C. M. Dawson
Wm. Weisheimer
S. Ludlum
O'Rourke
Lee Swift
N.S. Oppenheim
John F. Rodahaugh
Myer L. Graff
H. W. Wilkinson
J. J. Jenkinson
France
W. J. Kerr
T. W. Colerick
P. B. Colerick
Will Diffendaffer
G. I. Z. Rayhouser
Veral
Harry France
P. A. Randall
Criminal Court
Messrs
Chas. H. Aldrich
A. A. Purman
Briscoe
New Teasewers. Supt. Hi at the lest examina tion
Jennie Bowman Nettie greduamralt Emma Greenawalt and others appeared in a formal exam. A grade B grade and three C were awarded among the named individuals.
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Jennie Bowman
Nettie Greduamralt
Emma Greenawalt
Casino game murder tale ties Achey and Leggett
A witness describes a casino stake dispute with John Achey in Indianapolis linking Leggett and Brown to a high stakes faro and casino game. The account details winnings of about a thousand dollars, Achey’s mounting debt, a handgun purchase, and Achey’s murder three weeks later. Funeral for Achey set for tomorrow at 2 PM with services by Other Besseries.
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Tuculay
Major Drake
John Achey
Indianapolis
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Ganstie
Achey
India
Occidental Hotel
Leggett
Brown
Acheson Casino
Gett
Acey
Fae
Ard Bara Ecrich
Besseries
Merrick letter described as eerie last testament from Indiana case
The Indianapolis News reviews Merrick s final letter written at midnight before his execution. It likens the writing to Dickens style Bill Sykes murder scenes and notes recurring hopes for reprieve. The piece contrasts Merrick and his victims Nancy Sykes and Julia Merrick with Nero like brutality and fatal certainty.
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Indianapolis
Charles Dickens
Bill Sykes
Nancy
Nancy Sykes
Julia Merrick
Nero
Capital Punishment and The Guillotine Debate
A Detroit Free Press editorial argues for reform or abolition of death by hanging and extols the guillotine as a humane, efficient method. It recounts French history, the inventor Dr. Guillotin, and describes the execution procedure in vivid detail, praising speed and decency of the guillotine.
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Order of Nobility
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Germany
Scotland
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Paris
The Cuticura Remedies Review by Chicago Times Reporter
In an interview with Peter Van Schaack of Van Rehaad Stevenson & Co, the Chicago Times outlines Cuticura goods as unprecedented sellers. Weeks & Potter, New England wholesalers, are the manufacturers. the remedies are proprietary with trade marks, not patent medicines, and are touted for blood skin and scalp diseases under a new rational plan.
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Peter Vam Schasek
Chicago Times
Peter van Schaack
van Rehaad
Stevenson & Co
Lake and
Dearborn
Timea
van S
My. van S
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Weeks & Potter
Potter
Van
Merrick and Achey Executed After Rope Becomes Relic Lure
Indianapolis dispatch describes the post execution scene as relic hunters pressed the site. A. W. Wishard delivered the ropes to Sheriff Pressley as crowds gathered around Merrick and Achey’s coffins. Willard pushed for clemency while Merrick’s letter to his sister was read aloud to Rev. Trevis for transmission.
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Merrick
Indianapolis
Achey
A. W. Wishard
Pressley
James H. Willard
Floyd County
Kregle
Medulla
Description of an executioner and new humane methods
The piece praises a high strong official in Western Europe with vigor and tact, noting improvements in a cruel instrument to make executions more decent. It contrasts private French guillotine procedures with public bungling executions, arguing for reduced exposure and private handling of bodies to reduce horror.
Divorce Petition Seeks End To Geo Woody Marriage
Martha A. Woody files in circuit court for divorce from Geo. Woody alleging cruelty and abusive language, habitual drunkenness, and idleness. She cites separations in 1874 and 1874 75 with periods of support by her own labor. She seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name Martha A. Kirkham.
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Martha A. Woody
Geo. Woody
New Haven
Martha A. Kirkham
Let Us Pray At The Methodist Church Dance
An editor in Kingsley observed a prayer meeting at the Methodist Church and a dance at a beer hall nearby. He recorded a humorous verse starting with BACK DOOR FRONT DOOR and listing prayers and dance calls as attendees joined hands and formed circles in a faux religious hymn. The scene blends sacred and social in a single nocturnal moment.
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Kingsley Leader
Natento
A Sociable Time by Daughters of Rebekah at Armory Hall
The Daughters of Rebekah held an entertaining sociable at Armory Hall on Wednesday evening. Prof Heath Misees Gaston McDonald Mrs Wagner H B Woolsey and others performed musical selections while Rev Free ley and Mr F H Sleeper spoke and Mrs Carrie Johnston delivered a recitation. A fine supper followed with dancing as about 800 attendees enjoyed the event.
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Rebekah
Rand
Armory Hall
Rivalry Rages in Yankton Churches Over Converts
In Yankton South Dakota Unitarians and Universalists clash over proselytizing. The Unitarian church held a dramatic entertainment that drew converts, while the Universalist church hosted a masquerade ball that boosted its membership.
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Universaliets
Yankton
Unitarian Church
Universaliet Church
Poem Prize Offered by Mobile News for Southern Author
The Mobile News offers a $160 silver cup for the best poem by a southern author expressing gratitude for northern charity shown in the recent secusplenic Mant oes seat by F Byaa.
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F Byaa
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