TWO DEAD IN BED Poison and Chloroform Used by the Young Couple
In KallaMazoo Michigan on Saturday a well dressed man registered as Frank Robin from South Haven and a young woman died in a hotel room. Both used chloroform and poisoned themselves with strychnine. the man’s cuff bore the name Rudge Whitney, identity of the couple remains unknown. In San Francisco Carlo Enrico Rita shot his bride at the Palace hotel on Friday night and then killed himself. both lay dead for hours when found.
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KallaMazoo
Mich
Galesburg
Rudge Whitney
San Francisco
Cal
Carlo Enrico Rita
Palace Hotel
Witness Spades Denies Improper Acts In Court
Michael Henry Spades testified in his own defense on Friday denying any intimate contact with Grace Patton and disputes over money. He said a family of wife and three children in St Augustine and described buggy rides to view a house with Grace and her relatives present. He stated he paid her small sums to cover shoes and a dress and claimed Grace demanded more money on several visits. He mentioned a $175 settlement in Squire Appel court and asserted she would make no more demands. Cross-examination by ex-Judge Cox is to resume Monday.
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Michael Henry Spades
St. Augustine
Grace Patton
Michigan St
Arsenal Ave
Ile
Grace
David Black
Clara Morris
Squire Appel
Cox
Mr. Spades
Sarah Purdy
Hammond
Yace
Austin Prather
Leopold Rothschild
Dr. Moulton
Propylaeum
Romeo and
Janet
St. Paul’s Church
Aretig W. Hatch
U.S
Marshal Shawkins
Evansville
Herman Faulks
Vincennes
The
Sun
Faulks
Supreme Court
Clayborn
Tompkins
Henry County
Muellerschoen
Jim Wilson
Phillips
Miller, Winter & Elam
N. Pennsylvania-st
Birtns
Fred
Marie Fields
W.G
Jennie Smith
Camille
Mary Lamoureux
David
Nellie House
Thomas
Ella Bray
Lulu Roberts
Abraham Miller
Edward Campbell
Denton Appleby
Edward Hetker
Mike Delaney
Thos. Haley
William H. Preston
Jennie Lawson
Henry M. Cooney
Laura A. Stutsman
William T. Baker
Cordelia Hunter
The Baby Case at 1758 New Jersey Street
Mrs. Pumphrey Mamie Greg ory and three sisters plus father and brother lived at 1758 New Jersey Street from May to July. They used the chimney where the baby was found Friday and insist the infant was not there during their residence. Sisters named Annie and Josie Kellar.
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Annie
Josie Kellar
Dareful Republicans promise Capitol scandal revelation
Republicans claim a sensational disclosure will surface in the capitol custodianship matter. They warn it could implicate prominent Democrats and suggest a conspiracy. Ex Clerk Brown and ex Doorkeeper Wright say they know details but refuse to speak.
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Capitol
Brown
Wright
Colored Woman Appointed to D C School Board
Washington April 6. District of Columbia commissioners appoint two women to the board of school trustees. One is a colored woman well known in the district. The appointment meets general satisfaction though a few hot heads object. Sole woman member noted.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Tears of a wronged wife at police court clash
In a police court Saturday Judge Stubbs heard Nellie Rhoda charged with disturbing the peace after an attempted horsewhipping of Nellie Crane. Crane faced an immoral woman and assault charge. Rhoda, in tears, was fined ten dollars plus costs for associated with a disreputable woman. her husband was ordered to return Tuesday for trial on the underlying dispute.
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Nellie Rhoda
Nellie Crane
Stubbs
Crane
Washington and
Alabama-sts
Rhoda
Bee fourteenth commencement at New York trade schools
In Peace New York April 5 ex mayor Hewitt addressed the fourteenth commencement of city trade schools. He urged labor organization to raise wages while warning that unions must not block workers from finding jobs. He predicted future harmony between employers and employees and viewed recent capital labor treaties as among the last to be seen.
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New York
Sp‘l
Hewitt
Wilde’s Trial Ties to Longpox Arrest Report
The article notes Oscar Wilde’s frequent mention in the Marquis of Queensberry trial context. Taylor, tied to Wilde’s cases, was arrested on Saturday and charged with similar crimes. Wilde himself was arraigned in Bow Street Police Court Saturday morning, with testimony from Charles Parker, 19, said to support the case, while public feeling remains strong.
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Lonpox
Taylor
Marquis of Queensbury
Iear Wilde
Wilde
Bowst
Charles Parker
Letters Between Fair and Couzins Refute Engagement Claim
The full correspondence between James G. Fair and Phoebe Couzins is published, showing no love or marriage in any letters. It spans July 27, 1892, to May 31, 1898, with Fair’s notes replying to hers and ending from the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago signed Most respectfully.
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Sn. Loris
James G. Fair
Phoebe Couzins
Chicago
Oklahoma Matinee Ends in Shootout After Cushing Looting
In Cushing Oklahoma Territory on Monday two saloons were demolished and a man shot during a raid by the Doolin gang led by Charles Wilson Charles Moore Jack Sims and two unidentified gang members. Officers killed Sims and Moore. The town marshal was wounded. The remaining gang members were captured.
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GutTmark
O. T
Charles Wilson
Charles Moore
Jack Sims
Doolin
Cushing, Monay
Sims
Moore
Pioneers Expand Rain Making Cars on Frontier Frontier
Torrexa April 6. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad company orders three more specially constructed cars to continue rain making experiments in the Clayton Belt and Jewell region. The project aims to stimulate precipitation using controlled dynamite and atmospheric manipulation techniques aboard rolling cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrexa
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Jewell Arid
M Vischnegradsky Dies in St Petersburg Utah
Former minister of finance M Vischnegradsky dies in St Petersburg Utah. A constitutional convention adopts a resolution endorsing female suffrage. Spain reacts to reports of wider Cuban insurgency. John Hantz, chief clerk of the Pennsylvania railroad payroll, is captured in Philadelphia on larceny charges. French papers praise M Hano taux for his senate speech demanding England's Nile claims.
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M. Vischnegradsky
St. Petersburg
Utah
Spain
Cuba
John Hantz
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
M. Hanotaux
Senate
England
Upper Nile
Leaky Cisterns Repaired and Cemented at Factory
A local service ad notes cistern leaks cleaned and cemented for $1.50. Pumps sold or installed at 193 Indiana Ave. Contact via telephone for details.
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Facta Eee F. 1
Butts
Indiana-ave
Wils McGinnis Visits Indianapolis Home From Chicago
Chicago internal revenue collector Wils McGinnis, a known Indianapolis politician, spent a few days at his old home on Saturday. Chicago Republicans back McKinley, while Democrats support Stevenson. McKinley drew strong applause when mentioned alongside Harrison and Reed.
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Wils” McGinnis
Indianapolis
Chicago
McKinley
Swift
Tarrison
Reed
Wes
Stevenson
Matthews
Campbell
Army of thousands to march in Canadian tour
Orangemen lodges plan a July 12 demonstration featuring a parade through Montreal Toronto Quebec and St John. About twenty thousand are to arrive from the United States and four thousand from Massachusetts, aiming to influence Ottawa to compensate Catholics for losses over Manitoba Catholic schools.
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Toronto
Orangemen
United States
Massachusetts
Montreal
Quebec
St. John
Ottawa
Manitoba
Fire in Coffin block closet sparks alarm on Market Street
A fire broke out in a second floor paper closet at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Coffin block on Market Street. Loss estimated at 100 dollars. Attaches claim foul play. Fire rose in the hall as H. C. Hendrickson, whose office was partly burned, fled through flames twice. A second alarm brought crowds into the street.
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Market St
H. C. Hendrickson
Secon
City Notes Include Political Gases and Court News
Col I N Walker travels to West Baden to recuperate while ex judge McBride showcases bicycle skill. Attorney General Ketcham worries over a grip, and Mrs Congressman Bynum with son return from Washington. Public lectures by Geo Bass and Dr Moulton promise literary and biblical insights. Local marriages and births listed as community events amid court and crime chatter.
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I. N. Walker
West Baden
McBride
Ketcham
Congressman Bynum and Son
Washington
Geo. F. Bass
Progress Club
Bunday
Contractors Resist Order on Duplicate Specifications
Contractors from Western paving and supply and Fulmer Seibert argue that duplicating specifications should be allowed. They say the rule hinders bid preparation and raises costs, noting public documents contain essential information and that copies were once sold for 38 to 50 cents.
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Court House
Board of Works
Sprig
C.F. Kenyon
Western Paving and Supply Company
Tim Lin
Board of Works Office
Oeaot
Hk. Robinson
Fulmer, Seibert & Co
Ee Gover
Bart Parker
Clerk Fuller
Grand jury indecision stirs state officials over riot cases
Jacksonian officials led by Farmer Matthews and Deputy King vent frustration as expectations rise that the grand jury may not indict state house rioters. Talk of damage suits grows while King questions news leaks and the jury's political ties. He hints at taking action if the grand jury remains inactive.
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State House
Farmer Matthews
Deputy King
Wolkey
Adams
Parke
Mr. King
California arrest warrant for C. P. Huntington
Marshal Baldwin states that if C. P. Huntington travels to California he will be arrested under indictment for issuing an interstate railroad pass. The warrant will not be executed in the eastern states.
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San Francisco
Baldwin
C. P. Huntington
California
Boston Commissioner Appel Faces School Board Vote
A Boston commissioner named Appel did not resign from the Indianapolis school board. The meeting included nominations for superintendent roles and a vote on librarians and janitorial positions. Contracts were proposed for new school buildings with blackboard decisions deferred.
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Appel
Boston
Indianapolis
Hle
Charles Martindale
Ivery Mourder
Moston
Sapt. Goss
O'Meara
Miss Browning
Scott
Capitelave
Twentieth St
Wim. Baltau
Blanckbourds
Michigan-st
Janisey-ave
Win, Keans
Lexington-ave
Wintec
J.C. Pierson
Lawrence Swartling
Manual Training
August Tisenbere
Frank
William Mce
Sanitary officers' appointment under review by city attorney
Mayor Denny questioned a report that the recently resigned sanitary officers were lawfully appointed. He said they were selected by the Board of Health and continued in October, but not civil service examined. Jurisdiction between Health, Safety boards to decide, with City Attorney Scott to report soon.
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Denny
Tee Sts
Ile Civil Service le
Atta Scott
Tha Moarnt
Health
Board of Safety
Board of Health
Scott
Death of Mrs Markinson in Alleged Self Inflicted Wound
Mrs Fannie Markinson died Friday at her mother Mrs Wade's home 130 Broadway after a razor wound to her throat. Coroner Castor visited the Wade residence Saturday but was refused entry by Mrs Wade who said Dr George advised it was not a coroner's case and that the death did not result from the throat wound.
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Fannie Markinson
Wade
Broadway
Castor
Opened His Wrists After Wife Slaying in New York
James M. Gregory shot his wife Friday night at 374 Hudson Street and then wounded himself twice in the chest and wrists. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where his condition remained critical as police investigated the fatal domestic shooting. Great indignation greeted Gov MacCorde's commute of Daniel R Shawn from death to life imprisonment for the murder of Absolom Izer in Romiry West Virginia. Threats of lynching surfaced and the sheriff planned to move the prisoner to safety promptly.
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New York
James M. Gregory
Hudsonst
Ile
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Virehmiy
Romyry
W. Va
Gov. MacCorde
Daniel R. Shawn
Inlaw
Absolom Izer
Iron Halls Argument Before Judge On Membership Share
Attorney E H Eggleston argued before Judge McMaster on Saturday to admit 1600 to 1800 Cleveland branch Iron Hall members for a share of the new fund distribution held by Receiver Farley. Nebraska sees wild weather with snow rain and dust storms threatening drought areas and stock. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder touted with world fair medals.
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Iron Halls
E. H. Eggleston
Cleveland, O
McMaster
Cleveland
The
Iron Hall
Farley
Dr. Price
Guns Shipments From New York To Cuba Spark Alarm
Information to the Spanish consul states a large cargo of 1000 rifles and half a million rounds was loaded on the steamer Alene at North River destined for Savannilla Colombia, with aims to aid Cuban revolutionists. Detectives learned the shipment could not be stopped and Spanish officials express concern the arms will reach their intended receivers.
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New York
Cuba
Wilbreta
Athis
Pliera
North River
Savanilla
Colombia
Tilureth
Cross-Eyed Candidate Denied Ministry Hope
C. S. Rusby of Colaville was rejected for full membership in a Methodist Episcopal conference at Tortenville L I after a committee found him fit and of good character. The sole reason given was his 30 cross eyed condition, sparking debate among delegates before Rusby withdrew his name.
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New York
Rusby
Colaville
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Tortenville
L. L
Busby
Gov Matthews names four hospital boards amid political pie
Governor Matthews appoints directors for four state insane hospitals under a legislative act. Appointments include Central for Osterman, Indianapolis. Fairland for Davis. Northern for Uhl. Eastern for Hale. Southern for Swarmstedt. Osterman, a Democrat, is a noted Indianapolis figure and ex-treasurer. The move distributes patronage to Democrats at central and southern hospitals, while Republicans control eastern and northern boards.
The Income Tax Law Upheld with Exemptions
Washington reports that the United States Supreme Court reverses a lower court on the income tax case but sustains the law as a whole. The decision, by a divided court, excludes rents and incomes from state or municipal bonds from taxation while leaving the rest of the 1913 tax structure intact.
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Washington
Treasury
Supreme Court
Curcaco
United States Supreme Court
Legal action over injuries at Kipp Bros warehouse
Charles Cronenberger sues Kipp Bros. for 10000 damages claiming injuries from a 700 pound elevator weight at 8 Meridian Street. The suit cites November 21 and details Cronenberger and Henry Myers attempting to free 15 year old John Winters whose head was caught, the slack in the cable causing four broken ribs and internal injuries.
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Kipp Bros
Meridian St
Chas
Cronenberger
John Winters
Henry Myers
Death settles St Charlemont legacy dispute case
Peath settlement in St Charlemont New Hampshire on April 6 ends a 22 year dispute over a $1,000 legacy with accrued interest totaling about $100 000 left by Paran Stevens to the town widow had disputed title pending litigation for 22 years see display in William L Elder’s window awarded a Gold Medal at the Midwinter Fair San Francisco
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Charlemont
N. H
Paran Stevens
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