Casket Opened Sparks Pearl Bryan Mystery Debate
Albert Huber’s Hamilton grave was exhumed on Friday night to search for Pearl Bryan’s missing head. Undertaker Gath and his assistant led a careful, hourlong inspection of the casket with family consent uncertain, finding no concealed object and restoring the remains to rest.
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Cincinnati
Albert Huber
Greenwood
Hamilton
Pearl Bryan
Bosch
Commonwealth
Lockhart
Huber
Kentucky
Will Huber
Bryan
Garth
Goshorn
Ryan
Poe
Glash
Vandertaker Gath
Gath
Clint Walling
Alonzo
Mr. Gath
Editor Bok Seeks Gen Harrison For Magazine Series
Edward W. Tooks of Philadelphia visited Indianapolis on Saturday to discuss Gen Harrison for a Ladies Home Journal series This magazine and writer praise Harrison as a popular figure in Indiana and note Bok’s affection for Indianapolis and Minneapolis He details the magazine's printing schedule and contrasts journalism and publishing arts with a claim they complement each other and remain distinct ]]>
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Gen. Harrison
Edward W. Tooks
Philadelphia
Ladies’ Home Journal
Indianapolis
Bok
Indiana
Times
Tie
Minneapolis
Visco
Milter
Tareqi
Fle
Lie
James Whitcomb Hiley
John Stetson Dies After Illness in Boston
Boston April 18 John Stetson famed theatrical manager died after a bout of pneumonia following overwork supervising the Savoy hotel project on the Globe theaters site. He had long been associated with the Howard Athenaeum Globe Theater and the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York and at his death was owner of the Park Theater in Boston.
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Boston
C. P
John Stetson
The
Savoy
Globe
Wisstreyeth
Stetson
Howard Athaneum and
Globe Theater
New York
Jesse
Park Theater
Four Men Killed by Falling Rock at Eddy Creek Shaft
Four men were killed by a rock fall in the Eddy Creek shaft at Olyphant around 11 50 Saturday forenoon. The victims Ralph and James Abbott brothers of Throop, John McHale of Olyphant and William Harvey of Priceburg were rock miners driving a tunnel when the rock collapsed.
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Eddy Creek
Olyphant
Ralph
James Abbott
Throop
John McHale
William Harvey
Priceburg
Kept His Word Ends In Tragedy And Transit News
John Tillman a Roxboro distiller faced U S revenue charge and chose death by strychnine rather than court. A Cairo cable notes Col John A Cockerill’s funeral rites in New York with the American mission and khedive representation. A letter from a voter mocks Mayor Taggart’s pre election pledge in verse. Jesdwood mantels grates Jno M Lilly.
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Raleigh
N.C
U. P
John Tillman
Roxboro
Uniten States Court
New York
U. P.1
Herald
Cairo
Egypt
John A. Cockerill
Taggart
Jealousy Tragedy Strikes Richland Texas Street Shooting
In Richmond Texas on a Saturday morning Solomon Somerville shot Ella Somerville daughter of Judge N L Somerville and a postmaster. He fled to Paris Texas then returned and wounded himself in front of the Somerville home. Somerville is jailed as investigators probe their prohibited relationship and parental opposition to marriage.
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Richmond
U. Pie
Albert Somerville
Ella Somerville
N. L. Somer
Miss Somerville
Paris
Texdle
Judge Somerville
Famous boy tramp arrives in Indianapolis on way to California
The famed wanderer Harold, known as the longest journeying pedestrian, has reached Indianapolis en route to California after leaving Oakland. He carries relics from his travels including a bottle with preserved items, a rope from Port Wayne jail escape, and items tied to figures like Sitting Bull and Gov Morton. He plans an exhibition Saturday night and has attracted attention from local reporters.
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Tinrold
Indianapolis
Jismold Stytes
Amer ‘ Jong
California
Oakland
Tir
Crakland
Fran
Sristmus
Jie
Jianvoid
Washington
Harold
Smithsonian Institute
Jobn J. Sullivan
New York House
Houthy
Millionaire Deustrow
St. Louis
Duestrow
Larold
Bud Renyard
James Gang
Renyard
Sitting Bull
Smith
Texas
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Prendergast
John Wanamaker
Gov. Morton
New York
Europe
Old Country
Marquis of Cabriana Posts Bail in Libel Case
The Marquis of Cabriana has posted the required bail pending prosecution by municipal councillors for libel over exposure of alleged municipal corruption.
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Madrid
U. P
Marquis of Cabriana
Pastor G L Perin Nominated for Buchtel College Presidency
Boston April 18 Rev G L Perin pastor of the Every day church has received a call to the presidency of Buchtel College Akron O with a large salary and a handsome residence.
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Boston
U. P
G. L. Perin
Every-day Church
Buchtel College
Akron
Ex tract of Malt advertised by local brewers
The notice promotes Janes' Dustless Oats for horses and urges orders. It touts Ex tract of Malt brewed and bottled by the Home Brewing Company as the best beer in the city at a cheap price. Contact telephone numbers 1050 and 407 for J Metzger & Co. and related bottles.
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Home Brewing Company
Telephone
J. Metzger & Co
They’ll Crush Platt Says Hanna Backed Plan
New York political dispatch says Mark Hanna aims to wreck Platt’s influence in New York as McKinley seeks the nomination. Melvin men plan to bend all efforts to destroy Platt’s prestige and secure delegates in Kings County.
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Platt
Clarkson
Quad
McKinley
Cullom
Tlinois
Bradley
Kentucky
Reed
Chorton
White House
Melxinley
Air
O'Dell
Greater
New York
O del
Greater New York
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Toxas
Meivhtes
Dench
Phitti
Thiee
St. Towis
Ar. Platt
York
Mir Platt
Methieu
Plate
St. Louis
Phiti
Unitation
Hanna
Kings County
Tragic Lancaster Shooting Ends with Husband Suicide
Joseph Dougherty fatally shot his wife at Lititz on Friday night then killed himself. He died early Saturday from his injuries, and authorities believe alcohol intoxication sparked the tragedy. Dougherty had a prior reputation as sober and industrious.
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Lancaster
U. P.j
Joseph Dougherty
Lititz
Dougherty
Poisoned by impure corned beef injures Eli Houk and children
In Portland Indiana on Friday evening Eli Houk and his three children were badly poisoned after eating impure corned beef and narrowly escaped death.
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Portland
Ind
Eli Houk
Local News Bits From Douglas Street To Court
Nora Rhodes believed missing in Boston is under care at Rescue home. Elijah Powell jailed for stealing horse and wagon from J. S. Adolph. Albert Jones released after arrest for unpaid meals at Grand hotel. Patrick Moran jailed for disturbing the peace. More human remains found at Highthst dumps, prosecutions to follow. Evangelistic services continue at Sixth Christian Church led by Rev D R Lucas with W E Hackieman. Wina Farrington fined and given ten days for ax and razor assault on Viola Byers.
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Douglas-st
Nora Rhodes
Boston
Elijah Powell
J. S. Adolph
Christian Ave
Albert Jones
Grand Hotel
Patrick Moran
Cox
Sixth Christian Church
D. R. Lucas
W. E. Hackieman
Wina Farrington
Viola Byers
Dispute Over Funds Between Board and Indiana Illinois Synods
A committee will travel to New York to mediate long standing differences between the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions and the Indiana Illinois synods. The synods favor directing funds to younger churches locally, reporting increased giving, while the board seeks centralized disbursement. April 27 marks the start of jets at Eagle Lake near Warsaw, with excursions from Indianapolis. A 75 foot steamer and several small boats will serve attendees, as preparations continue for the season.
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Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Synods of
Indiana
Iinois
S. C. Dicky
Indianapolis
Kane
Bloomington
Jil
Walters
Chicago
Logan
Springsfield
Frank Ways
Muncie
RB. V. Hunter
New York
Illinois
New
Tiunter
SUN
Ohio
Hwunier
Winona Assembly
Te Huter
Hagle Lake
Warsaw
Dot
Noveil
Assembly
Squirrelly Town Talk items mix news and notices
Local items cover corporate acts, court adjournments, missing persons, and new projects. Entries include Wreederville incorporation, Sucker oil company, Indianapolis matters, university contracts, and a gas trust dispute. Births, deaths, and marriage licenses are catalogued alongside community notes and street incidents.
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Owen
Fall Creek
Friendly Inn
Sucker Oil Company
Capital
Wreederville
Clu
Satwrit
Heleans
Kevin
When Stars
Phew
Flog
Amevies Loan and Savings Society
Fhemi Manolis
Wes Incorporated
Saunday
Nebelstom
Lay
Joseph Blanch
Irvington
Angelside
Chas
FE. Robb
Eli Wilson
Supreme Court
University of Indianapolis
A.C. Harris
J. C. Dormer
Dmclean
Grille and Fret Work by H L Spiegel
Original and artistic designs at modern rates by H L Spiegel maker located at 316 E Mermontst.
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H. L. Spiegel
Mermontst
Russell in the race for Democratic nomination
Boston dispatch reports ex governor William E. Russell announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination through Judge John W. Corcoran. Former national committee chairman Mayor Quincy declared Secretary Olney out of the contest and said he would back Russell.
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Quincy
Olney
Russell
Quincey
Democratic National Executive Committee
GiIney
Hoom
Millionaire Newton Hilliard Faces Alimony Suit in Cleveland
In Cleveland Newt Hilliard returns amid a sensational alimony dispute over a claimed second inheritance of 30 000 dollars. His wife Madge Taylor Hilliard seeks her share as she accuses him of manipulation and abandonment after their December 1894 Chicago marriage and Baker opera company purchase.
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Cliviland
Newton Hilliard
Cleveland
Bulldog
Ife
Newt
Barry Wall
Hollenden
Hilliard
Madge Taylor
Baker Opera Company
Miss Taylor
Chicago
Hurlbut Hilliard
Indianapolis
Star Theater
Oklahoma colored town seeks incorporation
Rev I N Kimbrough says residents of the Oklahoma settlement want incorporation to govern by colored people. The 20 acre area near Rural and Seventeenth streets hosts about 200 colored families and would be the nation’s first wholly black led town if approved. White neighbors oppose but no law bars incorporation with sufficient population. A nearby farmer vocally resists.
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I. N. Kimbrough
First Baptist Shareh
Oklahoma
SUN
Seventeenth-sts
Moonshiners Hang Suspected Spotter in Tennessee
In Warren County near McMinnville, early Saturday, masked moonshine men abducted Starling Savage from his Irving College home and hanged him from a tree. Savage, a resident of a neighboring county, was believed to be a spotter for U S internal revenue agents.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
U. P.J1
Starling Savage
Irving College
McMinnville
Warren County
United States Internal Revenue Officers
Savage
Board Ponders Card Company Plant Move to Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Board of Works reviewed the United States Playing Card Co facilities on Saturday. They have not confirmed moving the New York and Cincinnati factories but may concentrate operations in Indianapolis. Austin indicated Cincinnati plant may be relocated due to city conditions and two of three committee members favor Indianapolis.
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Board of Works
United States Playing Card Company
New York
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Austin
Forger Sentenced in Indictment Case
Noblesville Indiana April 18 Luther Reeves was sentenced to two years in prison for forging the name of James Horton a prominent farmer to a $280 check and attempting to cash it at the Westfield bank.
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Noblesville
Ind
Luther Reeves
James Horton
Westfield Bank
Ephriam Brick Convicted of Manslaughter in Wunderlich Killing
In South Bend Indiana Ephriam Brick was found guilty of manslaughter for the shooting death of Adam Wunderlich during a drunken altercation. He received a two year prison sentence.
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South Bend
Ind
Ephriam Brick
Adam Wunderlich
Andirons and Iron Linings
Jno. M. Lilly advertises second water wells by Frank Butts at 183 Indiana Ave with phone 1791.
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Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
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