Death Mystery After Easter Celebration in Brightwood Barn
Thomas Hayes foreman at the Big Four shops in Brightwood was found dead in a rear barn after an Easter celebration with companions Jerry Glen and Frank Doyle. Autopsy found no liquor in the stomach and heart valve issues. wounds on the head remain unexplained. Glen and Doyle detained. Hayes’ body sent to Mattoon with accounts of a past head injury.
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Thomas Hayes
Brightwood
Seidensticker
Brightwood-ave
Sutherland St
Hares
Hayes
Joe Theis
Doyle
Glenn
Whitsett
Wayes
Thk Sun
Mattoon
Tam
Castor
Ill
Sham pleadings curb rule requires attorney affidavits
Judges Baker and Woods issued an order Monday to end sham pleadings in federal cases. Defendants must admit that answer allegations are bona fide or have arbitrary paragraphs struck. The move aims to restore federal practice to its pristine honor after years of generic objection.
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Baker
Woods
Atdouit
Was it Done to Secure a Life Insurance
Henry Mattan a well to do colored farmer six miles south of here was assassinated Sunday night, 27 bullets fired into his body. His life was insured for 2000 dollars in favor of Dreyfus and Ashner Jackson. No clue to the murderer.
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Madison
Earthquakes Strain Trieste and Krainberg On Sunday
Seven earthquake shocks were felt in Trieste and Krainberg on Sunday with many houses wrecked at Krainberg. Inhabitants panic stricken and several injured. A violent quake in Vienna sent people into public places on Sunday.
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Trieste
Krainberg
Vienna
Baptist Preacher Dies After Mistaking Poison for Sugar
Rev. J. M. Jassup aged Baptist preacher from Sandy Ridge Alabama collapsed Sunday and died in a spasm after reportedly carrying strychnine intended to feed sparrows. He mistook the deadly powder for sugar, which he also carried to clear his throat.
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Biraumouam
Ala
J. M. Jassup
Sandy Ridge
Fire Fiends Threaten Tenement in New York District
An early Saturday morning arson attempt nearly burned the tenement at 182 W Nineteenth Street and its occupants, amid a week of diary fires causing alarm in the district. A separate case involves Oliver Wells of Hendricks County winning $508.15 in a cattle suit against Fort Johnson & Coe of Indianapolis. One defendant pressed a joke about a cross eyed juror as the verdict was reached. Also rumors placed Perry the escaped train robber near Troy and notes on Davis, the escaping lunatic, captured near Wappingers Falls.
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New York
Nineteenth-st
Oliver Wells
Hendricks County
Fort Johnson & Coe
Indianapolis
Wells
Johnson
Wm. W. Johnson
Archbishop Walsh Denies Interference in Elections
Deustin April 15 Archbishop Walsh, recently back from Rome, writes to newspapers to contradict Wicklow reports claiming he wants priests to abstain from interfering in elections. He asserts no such instruction was issued and defends the church's role in civic matters.
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Deustin
Walsh
Rome
Wicklow
Oil rises to two dollars at Pittsburg on Saturday
A string of brief items from the era notes crude oil prices advancing to two dollars at Pittsburg on Saturday, a Yale mineralogist Professor J. D. Dana dead, floods in Massachusetts, payrolls in Cleveland, and various other incidents including accidents crimes and notable figures.
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Pittsburg
J. D
Dana
Yale
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Grosscup
Chicago
California
Schofield
Memphis
Jas
Duffy
Brooklyn Bridge
Toledo
Lottie
Annie Applegate
Bethlehem
Carson City
J. K. Jones
Clyde
Cape Finisterre
Spain
Chas. Janda
New York
Sidero Orifino
Scottdale
Nellie Bly
Robert Seaman
John Scrim
Delaware
A McGuire
O’donnell
Matewan
N. Y
Secure Work. Sun’s THz 2nd page notices preview
The second page of the Sun's THz edition highlights upcoming work notices and job postings. It lists contractor opportunities, safety requirements, and submission deadlines for vendors and firms seeking municipal or industrial projects.
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Thz
Sun
Wretch in prominent church linked to Jack the Ripper case
San Francisco reports police arrest of W H T Durant, Emanuel Baptist Church librarian and youth leader, suspected as a second Jack the Ripper. Bodies of Minnie Williams and Blanche Lamont found in the church tower and steeple, both victims hacked and debauched, with connections drawn to a prior murder of Eugene Ware.
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San Francisco
Hve
W. H. T. Durant
Emanuel Baptist Church
Bartlettst
Williams
Durant
Blanche Lamont
Emanuel Church
Minnie Williams
Crime of a Wretch: Murder of Little Girl in Boston
Boston police report the disappearance of 83 year old Alice Sterling last Wednesday. Her body was found Saturday in stable refuse on Dennis Street near Savin Hill. A. D. Gilbert was seen with the girl the day of her disappearance and later arrested. Bloody towels and a bloody ax were found in his room. The girl’s skull was crushed and she had been outraged and murdered.
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Boston
Alice Sterling
Denny
Dennis St
Savin
Gilbert
Proclamation by Emperor Triggers Chinese Crisis
A Beijing and Shanghai reported proclamation bearing the emperor’s name declares the empire finished and the ruler unable to govern. It accuses trusted officials of corruption and stirs great excitement with signs of open rebellion, traced to secret societies.
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Shanghai
Traveling Salesman Porter Randall Dies of Pneumonia
Porter Randall of Chicago, a traveling salesman, died at the Bates house at 6 o clock Monday morning after a three week illness from pneumonia. His body will be shipped to Chicago for burial. The notice also mentions a famous resort fire in Pasadena, and an advertisement for Lemon Tonic Laxative priced at 50 and 60 cents.
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Porter Randall
Chicago
Bates House
Orlock
Tie
The Spades Jury Disagrees In Court Deliberations
The Patton-Spades jury faced Judge Harvey Monday afternoon after about 53 hours of deliberation. Twelve jurors said no verdict could be reached and the panel was discharged. They agreed not to reveal ballot details, but reports indicated a strong Spades position with a few votes for the plaintiff.
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Patton-Spades
Harvey
Tre Stn
Triple Tragedy Hits Cleveland as Man Kills Two then Shoots Self
A Bohemian laborer named John Sijhas fatally shot Carl Riehter and Albert Riehter in an early Sunday morning incident in Cleveland Ohio. He was arrested but killed himself in his cell, with authorities noting the shooting stemmed from a drunken altercation.
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Cleveland
John Sijhas
Carl Riehter
Albert Riehter
Hiimself
Editor Jas W. Scott Dies in New York
Jas W. Scott editor and chief proprietor of the Chicago Times-Herald and Evening Post died at the Holland House Sunday afternoon from apoplexy. He had arrived Friday with his wife, niece, and adopted daughter planning to visit Old Point Comfort for a rest before his body's burial would be sent to Chicago.
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New York
Jas, W. Scott
Chicago Times-Herald and Evening Post
Holland House
Flo
Old Point Consort
Chicago
Burke
British Troops Repel Attack on Umra Khan Force
A Sinila dispatch reports a British setback reversed near Punjkora river. Large native infantry clashed with Umra Khan’s forces, compelling a retreat of the invaders. Col Saltye was killed and several were wounded as native resilience persisted in the field.
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Loxpon
Sinila
Umra Khan
Saltye
Punjkora
Two Firemen Die in Berlin Cloth Works Fire
Berlin April 14. Blumenthal's immense cloth works at Kopnicker burned Monday. Two firemen were killed in the blaze.
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Berlin
Blumenthal
Kopnicker
Sunday News Briefs and Local Notices
Sunday town items note frost damage and tax reminders while reporting deaths, appointments, and civic actions. Notable entries include Mrs. Adelina Foudray’s death at 215 N New Jersey, a $15,000 tax payment by Citizens' Street Railway, a medical college cornerstone ceremony opposite the state house, and skeleton discovery at Mississippi Market corner. Office carpet updates involve Secretary Owen and Auditor Dailey. Multiple appointments and transfers and a reformatory move for a Hendricks county youth are recorded along with several small obituaries and licenses.
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Dr. Rice
New Jersey-st
John Foudray
Marion County
Jirst
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Johanne Adler
B. Morris Sr
Castor
Owen
Dailey
Indiana Medical College
State House
Mississippi St
Broad Ripple
Miller
Lewis and Kemp
Allrerulay Army
Mississippi Air Market Sts
Medical College
Baby Gladish
W. L. Gladish
Newchurch Chapel
N. Delaware St
Shively
Henry C. Tinney
Lafayette
Aid-De-Canin
Jos. Gill
Washington
B. F. Williams
Wabash
A. F. Spaulding
C. M. Sailers
Robi. Evans
Hendricks County
John and
Charlotte Dietz
Wayne H. Wilson
Wm. Prange
Florence Lawler
Marginacr
Kcenses
Chas. F. Hanson
Myra Gertrude Herdman
John H. Day
Lizzie Murphy
Geo. R. Mattix
Ida Munson
John B. Moore
Carrie D. Thacker
Edward Haley
Alta Toole
James F. Crail
Dollie Sturgess
John Wachtstetter
Olive Smith
Wm. Richardson
Fannie Baldwin
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Lemon Tonic ad copy tout cures
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for tiredness loss of appetite and nervous prostration and claims it purifies blood. It repeats Lemon Tonic Laxative and Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder medals are mentioned alongside drugstore sales at all druggists.
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Hood
Plain Talk on Currency Reform Sparks Public Debate
The letter from President Cleveland declining to address Chicago on the money question is read by Hon. L. Robbins’s committee. Cleveland opposes free silver, warning that inflated money harms farmers and workers while not benefiting all, and urges maintaining a safe, sound currency for the nation.
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LS. Robbins
Cleveland
Chicago
Brierbrookers Eye Club House And Hound Pack
The Brierbrooke club forms a committee to survey vacant plots and scenic views for a potential modest clubhouse. They may buy trained hounds or puppies to train themselves. A telephone ordinance requires buried wires within the four-square area by January 1, and sewers may be used as conduits with board permission.
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Brierbrooke Club
Board of Works
Fire destroys Chris Bade barn in Warren township loss $6000
Lightning struck the brick barn of Chris Bade in Warren township on Friday night burning it to the ground. Eight horses, 12 cows, 20 sheep, 25 tons of hay and 4000 bushels of corn were lost, with total damage around $6000. Weather forecast for Indiana calls for much warmer conditions and occasional rains, Monday night into Tuesday.
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Chris. Bade
Warren Township
Be on Hand Early On Tuesday at Wulschner Sheet Sale
Be on hand early Tuesday at Wulschner & Son for a special sheet sale. An extra copy is included with each purchase.
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Wulschner & Son
Easter finery sprawls along Indianapolis churches
Northside streets buzzed with spring fashion as fair residents in vibrant Easter gowns gathered after services. Ladies wore striped changeable silks, green and yellow ensembles, and hats ranging from tiny crowns to dramatic lamp shade styles. Some favored yellow accents, others black with yellow bouquets, while a few sought more understated tones.
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Sol
University Park
H O
Meridian St. Church
Tuscany
Jon Elte Goid
Walker
Max Leckner
Clever Work Rewarded By a Satchel of Dirty Clothes
Government agent Carter and deputy Jerry Collins tracked Chas and Lulie the in Fortville after a telegram asked to catch counterfeiters. They intercepted the pair at the post office corner buying peanuts, found only odiferous clothes in a satchel, and released them after learning the man had tried a bad dollar but was returning it to the bank. The couple’s home is in St Louis.
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Carter
Arly
Fortville
Chas
Lulie the
Jerry Collins
Rice
Cliavis
Jerry
St. Louis
Deserted Wife's Suicide Triggers Ill Health Ring
New York April 15 Mrs Fannie Dovlan after her husband Edward W Doran left for Philadelphia four years ago died by suicide Monday citing ill health.
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New York
Fannie Dovlan
Edward W. Dorlan
Philadelphia
Corbett and Bostonians Open Engagements at the Grand
In the Amusements column Jas J Corbett begins his engagement at the Grand Thursday night. The Bostonians start their run Monday night at the Grand with Prince Ananias. The Park presents Sadie Husson Monday night in Nobody's Claim a revival of the comedy drama.
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Jas. J. Corbett
the Grand
Prince Ananias
No. 1 and No. 2 Griffths in Hotel Row
A police court tale from Indianapolis describes Frank Griffiths and two wives, No. 1 and No. 2, in a hotel dispute over a child. The women were arrested after a confrontation sparked by visits between Griffiths and wife No. 1 in a room at the Enterprise hotel. The charges were dismissed and Griffiths spoke of divorce plans while vowing protection for the child.
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Enterprise
Massachusetts
Frank Griffiths
Frank
Dayton
Moberly
Indianapolis
Tr Suny
Ife
New Jersey St
Wife No. 2
Enterprise Hotel
Wife No
Averill
Equine tragedy along Fall Creek bridge ends in suicide
A brindle horse owned near Meridian street allegedly drowned itself in Fall Creek at noon Sunday after the driver tried to force drinking and the owner whipped and prodded the animal. The horse lay three feet of water and died as about 50 onlookers watched. the owner stood by as life ebbed away.
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Fall Creek
Meridian St. Bridge
Able-Artists at Press Club Matinee Grand
The Press club matinee program at the Grand on Tuesday includes Fantasie aust Miss Jeanette Orlepp comedy Miss Elsie Lombard Brush a distant shore Durward Lely piano selections Songs without words and Gayette-St Saens Miss Henrietta Kitchell bass solo Eugene Cowles Jessie Bartlett Davis impersonations Albert Grant Twenty minutes through London with Dickens cast and guests Gov. and Mrs. Matthews Secretary of state and Mrs. Owen Mayor and Mrs. Denny Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bybee plus others will attend a reception at the Denison house parlors after the performance.
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Press Club
Jeanette Orlepp
Harry Porter
Elsie Lombard Brush
Durward Lely
Gayette—St. Saens
Henrietta Kitchell
Eugene Cowles
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Albert Grant
London
Dickens
Charles Oakes Rose
Matthews
Owen
Denny
Addison Bybee
Denison House
Time is Growing Short for Tae Sun Prize Contest
The reader is urged to submit early for Tae Sun prize contests. Stories entered must compete for chances rather than a specific prize. Once submitted to Tu Sun, the work belongs to the prize and not the author regardless of outcome.
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Tae Sun
Tu Sun
Corner stone laid for Indiana medical college ceremony
The cornerstone of a new Indiana medical college was laid at 2 PM Monday at Mississippi and Market streets. Masons led the ceremony with Grand Master Frank Galvin. Gov. Matthews gave an oration and Dr. Kitchen replied for college authorities amid a large audience.
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New Indiana Medical College
Mississippi
Frank Galvin
Gov. Matthews
Kitchen
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Cal
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Aepter
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