Babe found hidden in chimney as coroner probes parents
A dried infant body was discovered Nov 26 when Mrs. Piper cleaned a summer kitchen chimney at 175 New Jersey Street. Coroner Castor believes the fully developed child lay in the chimney seven to eight months, wrapped in a newspaper dated Nov 18, 1894. Neighbors mention four young women tenants named Mary, Anna, Josie, and Teresa Kellar who possibly used an alias Gladden and left abruptly.
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New Jersey St
Piper
Castor
Quebec City Exodus Involves Many Leaving Canada
Montreal reports an exodus from parishes south of Quebec to the United States with 110 families and 70 unmarried men departing via the Quebec Central line last week. A Phoenix Central conference on a telephone franchise failed to produce a settlement as boards draft a new ordinance detailing franchise obligations.
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Montreal
Quebec
United States
Quebec C Central
Board of Works
Phoenix Telephone Company
Phoenix Or
Central Union Companies
Jury unable to agree in Lindley conspiracy case
After three or four days of trial and extended deliberation the jury told the judge Friday morning they could not reach a verdict. On Thursday they twice announced a verdict which did not comply with the statute, prompting continued deliberations.
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Pernickity
Lindley
Belter
News miscellany hints at volatile era of politics and crime
A patchwork of items includes Lake navigation opening as cattlemen join against a beef monopoly, a missing 500000 Democratic campaign fund in Chicago, Illinois Democrats set June 4 meeting to push silver, Cuban mass meeting in Jacksonville in support of rebellion, St Teresa followers on the Mexican border revolting, a fatal night fight in Ojinango, Gus Spreckels suing Claus Spreckels for defamation, Casper senator J J Hurt involved in a fatal shooting, Mrs Willis warning of misfortune before her husband is killed in a veneer mill, and a tainted note on patent remedies and boxing rules.
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Ais
Chicago
Illinois
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Teresa
Ojinango
Gus Spreckels
Claus
Frisco
Gus
J. J. Hurt
Casper
Wyo
Wm. Milne
Milne
Veneer Mills
Four Killed in Wreck on Narrow-Gauge Trestle
Four people died and a fifth was fatally injured when a Bellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati narrow gauge train derailed on a trestle near Summerfield Ohio. The coach jumped the track and the engine followed, collapsing five trestle bents into a ravine. Engineer Eli Lucas was killed, along with Mrs J Young and her young daughter from Summerfield and Beallsville resident, and fireman Jesse Johns was fatally injured.
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J. Young
Summerfield
Beallsville
Jesse Johns
Patton Spades case resumes with courtroom antics
The Patton Spades trial reopened at 0:50 Friday before a full house as spectators lounged in the orchestra, judges questioned witnesses, and Grace Patton and Mr Spades faced cross examination. Witnesses testified to Patton’s character, while Spades denied favors and claimed Florida travel proves his innocence.
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Harry Hathany
Grace Patton
Mr. Spades
Cox
Jesse Hughey
Mozart Hall
Spades
Florida
Zem
IN BRYANS FAVOR Judge Browns Decision in Bryan Case
Judge Brown ruled that David G. Bryan could not be taken to Chicago due to his Shelbyville arrest for carrying concealed weapons. The governor had honored the requisition earlier, not knowing Bryan was under detention. A party including ex-Judge Harper and Bryan’s counsel met state officials to seek recall of the requisition. Bryan is accused in Chicago of misrepresenting Indianapolis property to a sucker and securing his signature on a real estate deal document.
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Brown
David GC
Bryan
Chicago
Shelbyville
Harper
David Bryan
State House
Farmer Matthews
Circuit Court
Indianapolis
Central Ave
Col
A. F. May
Capitol
Statehouse
Statenance Board
Harrison
The
Sentinel
Peru
Wallace
Powell
Iis
N. J. Tate
N. East St
HW. H. Woodworth
Haughville Democrats
J. W. Patterson
A. J. Bruce
T. B. Forrest
J. P. Thorp
Chas. Henson
Democratic Committee
H. L. Moore
Ralph Thompson
G. B. Thompson
the News
College- Ave
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Indiana Water and Light Company
Water Company
Kokomo
Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum
Grand Hotel
J. H. Russe
Lawrenceburg
J. FE. Elder
Richmond
R. M. Millican
Evansville
HE. E. Schroer
N.S. Byram
Brrins
Daniel and
Jennie Mogle
John
Katie Dilon
Geo. B
Mary Kern
Jeffica
Martha Thuston
Fred
Myrtle Webber
Marie Wilson
Joseph Stehler
Ellen Ball
Archie Miller
Jessie Gettier
Eliza Clemmons
Nancy Quackenbush
Indiana Forecast: Warmer and Cloudy With Showers
Forecasts for Indiana for the 36 hours ending 8 p m April 6 indicate warmer and cloudy conditions with a chance of showers. Friday night will be windy and cloudy with possible showers, followed by a Saturday forenoon that stays cool, with a cooler afternoon possible.
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Indiana
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Awarded Gold Medal
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder received a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco, recognizing quality and excellence in its baking product.
Death Toll Soars In Powder Store Blast At New Orleans
A Friday morning explosion at the ship chandler’s store of Charles Salathe and the Fishermen’s Exchange saloon in New Orleans wrecked the Decatur Ursuline corner building. Fifteen people died, many injured, including patrons in the saloon. Bodies recovered include Charles J Salathe and wife, with a child surviving in night clothes. Authorities aided by parish prisoners, while wages rising in Washington Mills affect 3,000 to 4,000 workers.
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New Orleans
Charles Salathe
Fishermen’s Exchange
Decatur and
Ursulinests
Candler
Salathe
New Onruans
Apri
Charles J. Salathe
Joseph Grinald
Mike Biri
Felix
Riga
Salatte
City Life Snippets and Civic Notes from Central Avenue
A collage of local incidents and notices from the city scene. Citizens debate tobacco use on Central Avenue while meadowlarks suffer, officials discuss bonds, and reporters pivot to new roles. Political tickets, obituaries, court actions, and social events fill the column with rapid, snapshot reportage.
Convention Rages Over Embezzlement Rumor at State House
Delegates at the national tin and cornice workers convention erupted over a Sentinel report alleging million-level embezzlement by Treasurer Lloran with aid from officers. James Wheeler, a Philadelphia unionist, rejected the charges as a lie, insisting only a Pittsburg lawsuit provided any basis. A three-member committee including Wm. Alward planned to pressure the Sentinel for a retraction in Indianapolis.
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State House
National Tin and Cornice
the Sentinel
Jas. Wheeler
Philadelphia
Lloran
Wheeler
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Sentinel
J. HL. Horan
Wmn
Alward
Wittsburg
Sentinel
Morss
Shebang
Oscar Wilde and Marquis Queensberry Libel Case Acquittal
The Marquis of Queensberry was acquitted of libel against Oscar Wilde with the court ruling the attack justified by Wilde's actions. Queensberry celebrated with friends as Wilde faces a pending arrest warrant tied to testimony in the prior case. London reports note prosecutors receiving witness statements and notes from the trial.
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Marquis of Queensberry
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Queensberry
Lonpox
London
Living monument tree marks forgotten burial grave
In Jeffersonville Indiana April 4 near Nashville a man named Cobb was killed. Lacking an undertaker a white poplar tree was split to form a hollow coffin. Cobb's body was placed inside and buried. A sprout grew from the log and over years became a living tree two and a half feet in diameter at the head of the grave.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Cobb
Nashville
Std
United States Ships Ordered to Coast of Holy Land
Urgent dispatches directed Admiral Kirkland to gather U S ships on the Holy Land coast to avert a threatened massacre of Christians amid rising tensions in the region.
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Washngton
United States
Kirkland
Holy Land
Fighting Bell Are the Big Monopolies in This Country
Carcaco April 5 The Times-Herald says the planned telephone venture opposing the Bell company is backed by the sugar trust Standard Oil Crocker interests in California and the Pullman company interests.
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Carcaco
Times-Herald
Bell Telephone Company
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil Company
Crocker
California
Pullman Company
Man fined after assaulting wife at home
Chas. Taylor of 3816 W Morris St assaulted his wife Thursday night. He was arrested later. Judge Stubbs fined him ten dollars, praising his hard working status and urging no more violence. An ad for Lemon Tonic Laxative and Dr Price's Creamy Baking Powder follows.
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Chas. Taylor
W. Morrisst
Stubbs
Browning Seen Pleasing Voters As Librarian Candidate
Commissioner Roth will not run for reelection to the school board citing other business and a shift in priorities. Charlie Adam endorses Miss Browning, predicting her unanimous election as librarian, with both men stating strong support and no opposing faction.
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Roth
Vriday
Charlie Adam
Miss Browning
Adam
Rou
Iris
AL Miartindate Lites
Escaped Prisoners Flee From City Jail
Walter Panley and James Slardy, trusties serving six months for larceny and burglary, escaped from the city jail during an evening drill. They unlocked the door from the corridor and exited via a cellar and manhole, prompting Sheriff Womack to hunt for Pauley as Hardy is recaptured at Vanelalia yards. Local officials were urged to seal the escape hole but no action had been taken.
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Walter Panley
James Slardy
Hardy
Welock
Vanelalia
Sherif Womack
Jarceny
Womach
Jlardy
Pauley
Unfavorable Russian view of Emperor William speeches
The April 5 dispatch from St. Petersburg reports that Emperor William of Germany’s recent speeches leave a negative impression in Russia. The press suggests the speeches warn against any fusion between France and Russia regarding Germany’s true disposition.
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St. Peterspene
William of
Germany
Russia
France
Blue and Gray Meet in Peace on Shiloh Field
Jackson Tennessee April 5 Blue and Gray reunite at Shiloh battlefield with thousands arriving. Senator Isham G Harris welcomes attendees as Myron King guides Bishop-elect John Stazen White's consecration at St Pauls May 1. Seating 1360, tickets distributed among churches. Boston bishop likely to conduct. In Brinton Wisconsin an express wreck attempt thwarted by tying piles found on rails.
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Shiloh
Jackson
Tenn
Isham G. Harris
Myron King
John Stazen White
St. Paul’s
Bert Browning
Tom Seymour
Chas Macaire
Aquilla Jones
House of Bishops
Boston
Brinton
Wis
Limited Express
Chicago& Western
Gang of Toughs Board Illinois Street Car
A gang of roughs boarded a North Illinois street car near Twenty-fifth Street Thursday evening and tried to seize control. Conductor Bass and Motorman Shelby intervened and the group fled. No arrests have been made.
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N. Llinoisst
Twenty-fifth-st
Bass
Shelby
Republicans Nominate Town Ticket In Haughville
In Haughville Republicans nominate a town ticket on Friday night with Henry Ward seeking marshal, John Craig aiming for treasurer, and Mr. Tibbs targeting the trusteeship.
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Haughville
Henry Ward
Marshal
John Craig
Mr. Tibbs
Words From The Departed Seance Impresses Galt Hall
Expectant attendees and curiosity seekers filled GALT hall for another seance by FL A Wiggin, Boston medium. The program featured spirit tests, remarks on prayer, and jokes about religion, with Wiggin predicting a Boston engagement next month and a return to Indianapolis in October.
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Galt Hall
FL A. Wiggin
Boston
Schmid
Spiritualist Association
Wiggin
J. Frank Baxter
tLe
Baxter
Adier
Ingersill
Suskas
God
Pope
Baalam
Jonah
Ete
Indianapolis
Amusement notes and theater lineup in local listings
Sousa concert seats and Lillian Russell engagement draw crowds with rewritten comedy boss and boss. Independent Turners exhibition at English's charms about 300 participants with athletic feats. Hamlet at Grand features Walker Whitesides in a masterly, humane portrayal with Ophelia by Hortense Van Ziff and strong support from Sturgeon Herman Saphore. Richelieu Friday, Hamlet Friday night, Othello Saturday night.
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Sousa
Lillian Russell
Boss
Harry Crandall
Chas
T. Aldrich
Carrie Sweeny
Thomas Evans
Adolph Moss
Shakespere
Hamlet
Walker Whitesides
Hr. Whiteside
Ortense van Ziff
Ophelia
Nellie Crane Accuses Officer Kruger of Whipping
Nellie Crane brands a whip at Officer Kruger on Washington and Alabama streets chasing him toward Powers barrel house. The chase ends with Kruger arresting Nellie Crane at Mozart hall while Nellie Rhodie and her husband are jailed nearby. Nellie Rhodie, living on N Capitel Ave, and Nellie Crane of the South Side are both in custody.
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Nellie Rhodie
Kruger
Washington and
Alabama Sts
Nellie Crane
Nellie
Quick
Washington St
Powers? Barrel House
Wellie
Delawarest
Mozart Hall
Painter saved as scaffold collapses over North si street
A scaffold 35 feet above North si between Meridian and Illinois swung from its anchor while painters John Goodnecht and Friday Clark worked Thursday evening. Clark fell to the ground, bleeding from the nose and mouth with internal injuries feared, later moved to Enterprise hotel rooms and improving. Goodnecht clung to ropes and survived. Clark is from 1005 North Mississippi Street.
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North Si
Meridian
Illinois
John Goodnecht
Friday Clark
Clark
Enterprise Hotel
Goodnecht
Mississippi St
Civil Service Board to Test Sanitary Force Applicants
Mayor Denny notes a rule requiring competitive exams for sanitary officers and confirms a formal examination will be held by the civil service board to determine the permanent sanitary force amid controversy over past appointments. The Board of Safety previously questioned giving police powers to Sheppard due to his opium den raid ties, but letters vindicated him and he proceeds.
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Denny
Alewally
Board of Safety
Sheppard
Civil Service Board
Six Infants Found in Lexington Pond Over Month
A pond near Lexington quarries yielded a badly decomposed infant body during a Wednesday night search by Judge Hines and Joe Stewart. The discovery marks the sixth infant body found in the pond in a month, with authorities considering murder and planning an investigation.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Judge Hines
Joe Stewart
Local Business Briefs Promote Seasonal Goods and Deals
A scrambled array of shop notices highlights dry goods at the Cash store, confirmation suits at Arcade, fine shoes at Geo Marott, and neckwear at Harry Krause. Discounted hats at Maryland and Sed, spring stock at Progress, bargains at Schrader’s grocery, and furniture specials at People’s outfitting mark a broad retail push amid remodeling and new stock throughout the city. Readers are urged to place orders early for outings and to seek millinery reductions as vendors tout bargains and flagship items.
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Arcade
Geo. Marott
Harry Krause
Danbury Hat Company
Hunter’s
Bates House
Boston Hat Company
FE. P. Wasson
Progress Clothing
Schrader
New York
Peopl’s Outfitting Company
Uyv
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Free and Brave
Colbla
Ing. Company
Telephone
Grace
Lawrence
Mass
Washington Mills
City Life
Wm. L. Elder’s
Cornice Workers’ Union
Consul Moris
Horan Easn
Sentinels
Oscar
Uncle Sams Ships
Dr. Price
Ron
William
Prof. Wiggin
Trauds
Officer Kruger
Asaires Gorner
Maryland
Sed
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