Woman Confesses in Foust Farm Murder Case
An Elwood confession reveals Maggie Bolton shot farmer William Foust on July 12, 1894 and then urged her sons to testify, naming Dan Kelly as present. Authorities also seek Kelly's companion and aim to clear Chief Toler of charges.
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Axperson
Ind
Foust
William Foust
Maggie Belton
Elwood
Panhandle
Geo. Ilkes
Geo, Crull
Ephriam Crull
Geo. Cox
Hlres
Bolton
Dan Kelly
Kelly
Ody
Hires
Stover
Toler
Suffering S Nebraska Sowing Aid Letters to Wells
A pitiful request from Ne braska sufferers reaches Mr. and Mrs. J B Wells of Oak Hill asking for seeds feed shoes provisions soap soda yeast baking powder salt pepper and matches. The letter from W T Clark of Fandon Frontier county Nebraska bears official seals and urges urgent aid for spring planting and the long wait until August harvest. Wells will collect donations of all kinds and ship them immediately.
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Nebraska
J. B. Wells
Cooper St
Oak Hill
W. T. Clark
Fandon
Frontier County
Mrs. Wells
Illicit still raided in basement on Division Street
New York authorities raided a basement still at 115 Division Street finding a fully equipped distillery, 200 gallons of wine and 100 gallons of mash. The proprietor, Gordon, is described as a Russian Jew.
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New York
Internal Revenue
Gordon
Farmer at Noble county kills son over $2 demand
Caldwell Ohio April 8 John Stevens a Marion township farmer Nobie county murdered his son Monday for refusing to give him $2 on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
John Stevens
Marion Township
Noble County
Bishop Chatard Attacks Ingersollism in Sermon
A letter read in Catholic churches Sunday announced next Sunday’s collections for the seminary. Bishop Chatard attacked Ingersollism, claiming the Bible is supported by history language discourses and archaeology, and said such attacks disturb only the unlearned.
Infant body found near Mt Jackson grounds police appeal
A body of a newborn infant was found on the dumps near Mt Jackson Saturday night by local boys. Coroner Castor took charge, noting the infant had likely lain there for weeks and that no parentage clues were found. Also, a Cuban insurrection relief drive begins in Curacao with a committee to solicit subscriptions.
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Dumns
Mt. Jackson
Castor
Hail Rain and Shine Beer Tops Market
Hail Rain and Shine Columbia leads the market as the top beer with no better rival. Bottled by its maker Home Brewing Co. Tele phone 1050.
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Columbia
The
Home Brewing Co
Telephone
Witness Spades Denies Charges In Grace Patton Case
M I Spades testifies on Monday defending himself against Grace Patton's accusations. Ex-Judge Cox questions him about the Windsor hotel, office at 55 W Market St, and past employees. He denies kissing, sending letters, or promising payments, while details of alleged favors, money, and improprieties are explored.
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Prince Albert
M, I. Spades
Grace Francis Patton
Cox
Windsor Hotel
Grace Patton
Spades
Belfest
N. Liberty St
Funeral for Mrs Paran Stevens Held at Calvary Church
New York April 9 funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs Paran Stevens at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church. The church was crowded despite rain. no near relatives attended. An advertisement for Lemon Tonic Laxative followed the obituary.
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New York
Paran Stevens
Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church
Supreme Court rules rents and bonds tax unconstitutional
On April 8 the supreme court delivered the long opinion in the income tax case. The court held the general law constitutional but struck down the tax on rents and bonds, a decision sustained by a tie. Chief Justice Paller with Justices Field Gray and Shiras dissented. Justices Irarlan Brewer Brown and White sat for the day.
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Wasnutyeron
Supreme Court
Paller
Field, Gray and Shiras
Ifarlan
Brewer
Brown
White
Florida strawberries amid Hoosier notes and bond bids
Wildflowers bloom on sunny hillsides as Hoosiers discuss state bond bids set for April 18 and nickel phone talk in the capitol. Florida strawberries enter markets while local incidents unfold, including a fatal stable fire, legal notices, protests, and a mix of arrests, marriages, and civic matters.
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Mturney-gen
Ketcham
West Baden
Florida
Rly le
Val Diekout
Alonday
Verre Hiuute
John Spann
Tee Line
Luss
Pleasant Ran Road
Indianapolis and
Pogue’s Run
Charlotte Brockhausen
Peter J. Brockhausen
Maroons
Emersons
North
Indianapolis
Whitridge
Sloan
Vance
Weaver
Crosby
Hauser
Jacob R. Williams
John
Pari
E.G Cornelius
W.T. Brown
Martin Mierkt
Michigan
Blake Sts
Foltzenlozle
Case
Richard Aloulton
Ivon
St. Paul’s
Lizzie Shipley
Marion
AE. Hawkins
Marshal Blawkins
John McGinley
National Alliance of Theatrical
Charles Martin
Charles 3. Burgan
John Gue
Richard P. Lewis
Mary Ballard
City and
Street Railroad Company
John Ballard
W. Washington-st
Claude Ewing
East St
John Beaver
John Horton
W.G Johnson
Brutus
James
Anna Parker
Frank
Cornelia Vollmer
Harry and
Marie Heckman
Arthur
Carrie Will
Thomas
Mollie Donnell
Dratus
Wilhelmine Moldthan
Charlotte Brochhausen
Emery Cole
Marrial Pearce
Bertha Smallwood
Fannie Martinsen
James Egan
Madeline Pressel
Gaston Newsom
Ida Jackson
Ernest Newhouse
Nellie G. Christian
Henry G. Gieseking
Laura Hollingworth
Geo. W. Leach
Flora B. Lewis
John Lindley Moore
Bualah Belle Howard
Bottle fateful shot wounds a patrolman on Blake and Indiana
Patrolman Frank Reese, on the force one month, was found mortally wounded near a vacant lot at Blake street and Indiana Avenue after reportedly being shot by a bottle. He claimed the liquor was drugged and tendered resignations as Capt. Quigley and Sergt. Kurtz rushed to the scene. Deshong and Fickle escorted him home before he was suspended pending board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake St
Indiana-ave
Quigley
Sergt. Kurtz
Frank Reese
Reese
Uussin
Fickle
Deshong
Hamland
Ife
Supt
Powell
Board of Safety
President Cleveland Responds to Methodist Conference Speech
In Salem Massachusetts Roy Lansing reported no speech at a Methodist conference. President Cleveland denounced the minister’s allegations as false and reckless. He warned against motives, gullibility, and press amplification in publishing such accusations while praising American citizens for fair judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washixeton
Cleveland
Roy Lansing
Salem
Mass
Becarme Youn
Liam Ghid
Japan Peace Terms and Assassination Update
A damaged excerpt notes Li Thine Chang recovering from an assassination wound. It reports Liu Ching Pung appointed March 20 to aid peace talks, while Japan seeks Corea independence, cession of Port Arthur and Manila region, open Chinese ports, and a 46000000 yen indemnity until key points are occupied.
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Chane
Japan
Li Thine Chang
Liu Ching Pung
Corea
Maneluna
Port Arthur
Barmosa
Railroads Blocked by Great Friday Storm
Dreaver April 8 Not a train arrived from the east Sunday and all roads remain impassable due to the great storm of Friday.
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Dreaver
Lillian Russell to star in grand duchess and farcical bills
The Philadelphia Record previews Lillian Russell in The Grand Duchess at English's Monday night with repeats Tuesday and a Wednesday production of La Perichole. Park Theatre bills include A Bargeage Check with new music and a revived fayce comedy. Paul Alexander Johnstone, famed mind reader, appears one night only Thursday April 11 at English's. prices 25 and 50 cents. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised.
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Philadelphia Record
Lillian Russell
English’s
Lillian
Paul Alexander Johnstone
Johnstone
Isis
Priest Impostor Sparks Turmoil at Grace Cathedral
At Grace Cathedral Seventh Street and Central Ave a church rift erupts as Rev Christopher Sargent a self styled priest provokes controversy. Bishop's appeal looms over rumors of resignation and vestment disputes while parishioners anxiously await official stance on the man’s Catholic rites and confessional conduct.
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Grace Cathedral
St.anil Centralave
Christopher Sargent
Pretty Little Citizen
Ducal Religious
Cireles
Peter Sargent
Sargent Ab
Romina
Worsidis
Pte
Aidi
Voidie
Cork
Aine
Notable Lobby Clash Ended In Hotel Scuffle
In Lirrine Rock on April 8 a sensational dispute erupted in Gleason's hotel lobby after Representative Jones accused Governor Clarke of unearthing bribery charges against legislators. Clarke confronted Jones, a violent exchange followed with tobacco juice spraying and a brief struggle. both men were damaged, and authorities warned of further confrontation at the next meeting.
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Lrrine Rock
Ars
Jones
Gleason
Gov. Clarke
Gov
Clarke
Sis
Agate Doy
Clarke Siys
Janes
Lines
Alniwat
Mayor Denny orders competitive exam for sanitary officers
The discovery by Mayor Denny that civil service roles require a competitive examination for permanent sanitary officers has stirred the health department. Sanitarian Wynn said the exam will occur in the first ten days of next month as temporary appointees’ terms end late this month. Clerk Walker may also take the exam. if he seeks a permanent post, he must be examined. City attorney Scott has yet to decide whether the Board of Health or the Board of Safety appoints sanitary officers, and a ruling could eliminate or preserve the civil service exam. Meanwhile Barnum & Bailey’s show rolls into Indianapolis on Friday, May 1, drawing massive crowds. press praise from Mr. Stow highlights its ethnological acts as the centerpiece of a grand, surprising spectacle in Madison Square Garden style entertainment.
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Denny
Health Department
Sanitarion Wynn
Walker
Atp
Woynu
Scott
Board of Health
Board of Fey
Arth
Barnum & Bailey
Earth
Katianapolis
Gore Aran
New York City
Aladison Square Garden
Chanielstow
Suen
Mr. Stow
Indianapolis Ministers Deliver Diverse Sermons on Lent and Sermon Themes
Rev. Jeilison of the First Baptist Church in Indianapolis praised the Sermon on the Mount and Cana of Galilee with vivid imagery. Rev. Roberts of Fletcher Place Church criticized Lent as superstition and questioned dietary distinctions while joking about ham and bacon. Abraham Brice asserted Abraham lied, sparking discussion on honesty. Pastor Dewhurst of Plymouth Church lectured on Greek architecture and ancient styles.
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Jeilison
First Baptist Claineh
Indianapolis
Galilee
Christ
Cana of Galilee
Jesus
Fev. Roberts
Fletcher Place Shurch
Asin
Dewhurst
Plymouth Church
Runaway accident bruises Na tional card factory worker
James Cravens, an employee at the National card factory, sustained severe bruises and cuts to the head after a horse bolted as he opened the factory gate. He grabbed the bridle and was dragged about a square before release. Weather forecasts predict cloudy conditions for Indiana with a mix of cloudy and fair skies over the next 36 hours ending 8 p.m. April 9.
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James Cravens
National Card Factory
Indiana
Noted railroad thief killed after encounter
April 8. Detective Watts of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shot and killed the notorious negro car thief known as Railroad Bill after a Sunday night confrontation.
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Morrie
Watts
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Free Silver Party Formed in Athens Limestone County
In Bremmernam Alabama on April 8 a group of four hundred Democrats Republicans and Populists from Athens Limestone County organized into a free silver party. Also note an endorsement claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla and a local ad for book cases at Wm L Elder's. Mention of an award at the Gold Medal Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Bremmernam
Ala
Athens
Limestone County
Wm. L. Elder’s
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Free silver stirs Indiana Democrats and national race
Indiana Democrats weigh calling an executive meeting to push free silver as the chief issue. Gov. Matthews aligns with silver, while Republicans face pressure. Rumors about Gen. Harrison’s candidacy persist, and ex-Congressman Bynum resumes law practice amid gossip.
Stubborn Fight at Swat River Ends With British Passage
Srna reports April 8 that Umera Khan forces resisted British pontoon attempts at Alladau. Um era Khan and his brother led a large cavalry and infantry presence as Brig general Waterfield's brigade forced a river crossing. About a hundred Khan men were killed and the survivors retreated. British losses were small.
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Srna
Umera Khan
Swat
Alladau
Waterfield
Khan
Cheshire man shot by neighbor at farmhouse
Martin Costigan of Cheshire was shot by H. B. Andrews at Andrews’s farmhouse after Costigan asked to mend a wagon wheel. Costigan died at 2 a.m. Andrews claims self defense.
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Mass
Martin Costigan
Cheshire
Andrews
Costigan
Freight Train Blocked Crossing. Officials Arrested
An L. E. and W. freight train stopped at the Seventh street crossing on Saturday for over three minutes, exceeding the city ordinance limit. Conductor J. C. Hitzner and Engineer Davis were arrested and fined five dollars each in police court Monday morning. Witnesses testified delays ranged from thirteen to twenty seven minutes.
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Seventh-st
J. C. Hitzner
Davis
Panama canal laborers strike for higher pay
A compilation of brief regional and national items noting a labor strike on the Panama canal for higher wages, high-profile deaths, political mentions, a church tragedy, legal verdicts, and assorted local notices across various cities and contexts.
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Farmer Foust
Mrs. Bolton
Curiaco
Cuba
M. H. Spades
N. Illinois St
Groves
Jossiv
Blocekel
Sargent Piatly
Willd
Mr. Jones
Arbi Hanas
Gery Sabraltar Leed
Mba Rov
Aditasta Perlt Obne Ets
Abraham Bricd
Abraamam
Abraham
Sarah
R. Fax
Abrahams
Dr. Buchanan
Buchanan
Hood
Democrats
Harrison
Bynium
Executive Committee
Illinois
Matthews
Hingis
Democratic State Committee
Chicago
Sun
Gen. Harrison
Bynum
Ash-st
Tne Sewx
the News
Panama Canal
Marvil
Laurel
Del
Erenderson
Glasgow
Oscar Wilde
Germany
Cardinal Vaughan
Duke of Costa
Helene
London
John M. Palmer
W. J. Patton
Milwaukee
Vice
Walter Scott
Church
Wichita
Kas
U. S
Chas. Heathorne
T. J. McCrory
A. P. Divine
Pittsburg
Cardinal Gibbons
Jacksonville
Fila
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