Mystery Of Rising Sun River Victims Sparks Local Scandal
A sensational Indiana case links a Cincinnati revival to a supposed confession by Mrs. Cox about a murder tied to a wealthier suitor. Neighbors recount visions of a head wound and a bridge meeting gone wrong, while Cox and Barrett deny any crime or confession and seek to clear Mrs. Cox’s name amid a flurry of gossip and accusations.
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Little Church of God
Indianapolis
Evangelist Smith
Springfield St
Cincinnati
Tur Stn
Albert Cox
John A. Jarrett
Tam
Ray
Barrett
Cox
Ludlowst
Cincinnati Southern Bridge
CITY LIFE Bids and battles mark a busy Indianapolis day
The city diary notes Perry township death of Daniel Noble, a pioneer Indianapolisite, and Ellsworth Brown suing Citizens' Street Railway for 5000. A report covers a boxing of social incidents from a car crash injury to a Sunday church Easter, police, strikes, marriages, and local legal actions.
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Daniel Noble
Perry Township
Ile
Ellsworth Brown
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Ross
H. T. Conde
J. F. McCrea
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Meridian St
May Day unrest across Europe and Dahomey plan
Active preparations for May Day demonstrations span Germany France Italy and Austria with fears of violence and police restrictions. In Dahomey France plans to push into the interior amid hints of large treasure as the army moves. In Barcelona a Cortes election led to street clashes and a stolen voting box ending with injuries.
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Jomiox
Germany
Berlin
France
Italy
Austria
Globe
Dahomey
Eorcelona
Cortes
Senor Sahcrea
Rabel Re-Elected Rabbi of Ludian Apoli Hebrew Congregation
Rabbi Mayer Messing was unanimously re-elected for five years starting Oct. 1, completing his 25th year of service. A progressive rabbi from Prussia, he leads a 91 member congregation known for its charity, notably the Ladies benevolent society which contributed $10 to a memorial for Oscar McCulloch. The article notes strong communal support and Orthodox sects on the South Side.
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Mayer Messing
Ludianapoli Hebrew Congregation
Ife
Prussia
Tere
Thie
London
Chicago
St. Louis
Rabbi Messing
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Herman Damberger
Oscar McCulloch
Plymouth Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of
Our Church
Smith
Faith
Brutal Frenchman Sentenced to Life at Gallies
In Paris on April 13 Jean Gaubert was condemned to life in the galleys for two murders. He killed his brother Louis after a quarrel over a haul from a butcher’s home and attempted to cover the crime by arson and deception. Members of the crowd eyed vengeance when he was led away, and he slept through much of the trial, only to be awakened for sentencing.
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Paris
Jean Gaubert
Jean
Louis
Ile
Spain
Estave
Marion county streetcar deal spurs franchise records pull
The Citizens' street railway company seeks a list of all Marion county franchises as a push toward a proposed purchase. County officials and business figures react with confusion while speculation swirls about the sale and possible name changes in the Indianapolis firm. Dudley franchise held by Tom Johnson of Cleveland stands out with four years left on its charter.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Marion County
Farrell
Citizens’ Company
Sun
Dudley
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Indianapolis Street Railroad Company
F.C. Shader
L Dent Town
Secret Session Delays Yellowstone Inquiry and Egg Roll Postponed
Washington April 18 The house public grounds inquiry into Russell Harrison’s influence on Yellowstone leases was postponed due to absent witnesses. A separate examination between Nettleton and Gwen continued privately. the Easter egg rolling fete on the White House lawns was postponed due to heavy rain. In the senate, naval matters and public building bills progressed with discussions of a grand review near Hampton Roads and New York harbor. Senator Gorman acknowledged plans to resign from the Democratic National Committee citing ill health and campaign burdens.
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Wasuington
House Committee On Public Pvrounds
Russell
White House
Senate
Daniel
Hamptin Roads
New York Harbor
Still
Gorman
Democratic National Committee
Convict Tales From Jeffersonville Penitentiary
A report describes prison life at Jeffersonville where guards and inmates mingle in rough fashion. It notes a bizarre incident of a brother-in-law being dressed in prison garb, and mentions Harbin and Morgan in the context of long incarcerations and court-ordered duties. McDonald Cheek is highlighted as a veteran inmate overseeing inmate attire and conflict, including a juror connected to Cheek’s sentence.
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Jae Roberts
Oda
Washington
Harbin
Morgan
Cheek
Burlesque and drama week at the Park and Grand
Amusements note May Russell burlesque company plans Week at Park led by Thomas Shea in Escaped from Sing Sing. Shea to perform Barred Out Irish piece later. May Russell troupe to appear first half week. Grand features The Old, Old Story and Hoyt's A Temperance Town with specialties. a giveaway turkey nightly. Also ad for watch cleaning and jewelry store services.
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I-H
May Russell Burlesqes Company
Vpark
Shea
Sing Sing
the Park
Frankie Carpenter
Mr. Shea
May Russell Burlesque Company
Hoyt’s
Burton Surrenders Denies Ties to Clayton death
J W Burton turned himself in at the police station after being named a murder suspect in Samuel Clayton’s death. He denied involvement and sought clearance, while investigators say they can identify the culprit. Clayton died at stairs near the O Brien saloon, not Crawford house. Burton, 23, tall pale with a faint mustache, appeared in court Monday. case continued to Friday for a hearing.
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Clayton
J. W. Burton
Samuel Clayton
Ile
Burton
Crawford House
O’brien
Judge Buskirk
Ifis
Itis
Blizzard Over The Ocean Destruction Of Crops In Wales
In Lonxpon on April 18 heavy snow and cold weather caused flooding from swollen rivers across North Wales and Cheshire, damaging farmland and orchards. Jersey reports potato losses reaching £150,600 as severe frosts and sleet lash northern France.
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Lonxpon
North Wales
Cheshire
Jersey
Panix
France
Divorces Sought by Wu Ware and Minnie Ballacle
Wu Ware seeks a divorce from Della alleging she eloped with Rev Wa Ely after 1888 marriage and a happy union until 1892. Minnie C Ballacle seeks divorce from James, noting his recent penitentiary sentence for assault and battery with intent to kill her.
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Wu. Ware
Della
Rev
Wa. Ely
Minnie C. Ballacle
James
Criminal Court
Fined for Fast Driving in Police Court
Joseph Davis was fined five dollars for fast driving in police court on Monday. Five companions were gathered on Seventh street Saturday evening. the group rode in a buggy to a dead run as they sang Boom-tra-la, and were taken to the police station. Frank Miller was arrested Sunday night at the Board of Trade building hallway for drunkenness with a chisel in his pocket and fined. Rosa Owens, for disturbing Bucktown Sunday and stones thrown at passersby, received a fifty dollar fine and thirty days in the workhouse. Johnnie Chambers, fifteen, and Willie Doub died in an accidental rifle discharge at a Coulston area home. New sideboards at William L. Eiders.
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Big Pour
Chicago
Windy City
Board of Health
Western Paving Company
Massachusetts-ave
Delaware
Masssachusetts-ave
College
Virginia-ave
Washington
Maryland
Pennsylvania-st
Parkhurst
Crooked Run
Hanna St
S. Delaware St
Panhandle
Dawson
Posee
the Sun
St. John’s Catholic
Chatard
St. Mary’s
St. Patrick’s
St. Joseph’s
St. Bridget’s
Tabernacle
Second
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
Christ’s Church
Joseph Davis
Seventh St
Frank Miller
Board of Trade
Rosa Owens
Bucktown
Ready for the Fra in Indiana Gubernatorial Race Details
Activity swirls around the Indiana gubernatorial race as candidates Matthews Shanklin Nye and Niblack maneuver for convention strength. Delegates, hotel headquarters, and rumored coalitions shape the lead up to the state convention with bets on who will head the slate.
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Miss Democracy
Dors
Mason Jenks Niblack
Mortimer Nye
Claude Matthews
Gil. Shanklin
Denison
George
Gil
Grand Hotel
Henk Berghoff
Fort Wayne
Chas. Jewett
New Albany
Judge McBride
Mer Nye
Suny
D Nils
Mr. Nye
Mars
Timer Nye
Mason Niblack
Shanklin
Matthews
Niblack
Shankt
Matthew
Shanklinje Nye
S.e
State Secretary
Stenograp
No Strike Probabie Report From Reading Road Officials
In PriaDELruia on April 18 the Times prints an official statement denying any truth to reports of wage reductions or policy changes. The article says there is no strike and no cause for concern, reaffirming that no changes are under consideration.
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Ohio River
Rising Sun
Ind
Church OF God
Lising Sun
Chris. Hilgenberg
Golly Varden
John Barrett
Coxes
Albert
Mrs. Cox
Loveland
Airs
Poise
Hen
Sister Poisel
Mr. Smith
Wills O
Morgan County
Indiana
Louisville & Nashville
Hattie Peel
City Life
Parrett & Taggart
George Bryce
Fleischman’s
Pleischman
Robert B. Weith
Thomas Ts. Lynn
Woodside
Keith
Gov. Chase
Col. Roberts
Col. Walker
Detroit
Michigan
Alger
Stephen Baldwin
Diarus
Felix
Emma Zeller
Francis Wilson
Dela Washington
Clinton Ave
Leonhard Abraham
Wisconsin
Marriack Liouxses
George W. Taylor
Emma Russe II
John Prince
Mine Steward
James Pryor
Annie Greiner
Harry Wert
Liddie Ke, Welch
Judge Cox
George Taylor
George Long
Washington St
Milton J. Clemmons
Kit Allen
Fred Kruger
Bernd
Ned
Erance
Rabel
Jean Kobboere
TUE Street
Prince
Noble
Congress
Nettleton
Gwen
Rannels
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Messrs. Kilgore
Kolmson
HOF
Conviget
Gabe
Eate Ghort
K. X
Broomimxeton
Johnnie Chambers
Willie Doub
Chambers
Wm. L Eiders
DEJ Cratio
Pleasan
Goves
Kilm —Matthe
Gras
Clevelan
Tomlinson Hall
Allen
Vanderberg
Vermillylion County
Ig 5
New York
Johann Most
der Fheit
Most
Dent
Mrs. Cleveland
W. Fi First St
Vic
Andrew Carnegie
Wmn
H. Vanderbilt
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