Fourth Edition His Neck in a Noose Grubb Pays the Penalty
Vincennes Indiana April 74 Special For the past days Grubb prepared with spiritual advisers and his condemned state, breakfasted with little relish and faced the gallows on Friday at 11:02. He spoke of his family, faced the crowd, and died game with neck broken. An escape attempt followed later that month, but was foiled and he remained under guard.
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Vincennes
Grubb
Denny
Hoe
Wilson
Bazvar
Keith
Ind
Charles Grubb
Tam
Steritt McDowell
Huckles
Ruv
Da’sen
Sheriff McDowell
Aprili
Supreme Court
Olney
Grayville
Grobb
Grubb’s Crime Seen At Princeton Fair Tragedy
Sylvester Grubb of Oakland sought to force affection from Gertie Downey of Francisco. After repeated rejections at the Princeton fair on September 13, he fired three shots, mortally wounding her. She died September 19 in Princeton. Grubb was captured, jailed in Evansville, indicted for murder in the first degree, and convicted October 19 at Vincennes. He faced a supreme court appeal after a denied new trial.
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Princeton
Gibson County
Fair Grounds
Sylvester Grubb
Oakland
Gertie Downey
Francisco
Lupo Grubb
Gertie
Grubb
Evansville
Grebb
Evansville Journal
Knox County
Vincennes
Grabb
Supreme Court
Waiting for Death in New York’s Tombs Execution Scene
A vivid account from April 11 describes New York City’s Tombs prison during executions. Detailing guards, officials, and the brutal process, the piece profiles the executioner Atkinson, Sheriff, jurymen, and the condemned man as the trap springs and the body is prepared for transport.
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New York
Indiana
Tere
Tuwade
Siade
Massenger
Maal
Atkinson
Ceaplyl
Grant
Cleveland
Atkin
Riests
Broad Ripple Gas Company Fails Amid Credit Collapse
Broad Ripple gas firm once piping Indianapolis fuel faces collapse after Westcott family control quarrels and a Merigan National Bank suit. Receiver Scholl to lead investigation while stockholders debate liquidating the debt with majority and minority shares. Westcott offers 60 percent of indebtedness. stockholders meet April 11.
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Broad Ripple Company
Saratoga
Mariop County
Indianapolis
Consumerva
J. M. Westcott & Son
Richmond
Omer Hollingsworth
Qiner B. Boardman
I. A. Maus
Westcotts
Unen
Merigan National Bank
Wostco & Son
Scholl
Supreme Court
Frank A. Maus
Westcott
Meridian Bank
Fraudulent Draft Swindles Sioux City Bank People
A man named B Simpson swindled Sioux City savings bank out of 2500 dollars ten days ago by presenting a forged draft for 8000 dollars believed from National Bank of Tennessee to National Bank of the Republic of New York. He gained trust with a real letter from Rev. George Knox and joined the Presbyterian church on a forged Bristol, Tennessee dismissal. Separately, Washington reports over 3000 consular applicants, prompting discontent as the president delays appointment. Warner’s Log Cabin Extract advertised as a remedy for pain though unrelated.
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Sioux City, Ta
Sioux City
Simpson
Presbyterian Church
Bristol
Tenn
Oklahoma
Union Depot
Taylorsville
Greensburg
Will Eelfie
Indianapolis
Dudze Walker
Barbara M. Cramar
Chas. E
Barbara Act
J. Carpenter
Federal Court of Election Bribary
Wmn. A. Falbott
Superior Court
James M. Cropsey
Stephen Mattler
Squire Streck
Fred Marksburg
Poliia
House Painters’ Union No. 47
Ant
State Board of Education
Henry T. Hudson
Taylor
Howland & Johnson
Iov
Hovey
Robert S. Miller
Miami County
Simon Williams
Warrick County
Geo. Copeland
St. John’s Catholic Academy
Indianapolis Vulcanite Paving Company
Washington
Court House
Bartlett Finley
Tinley
Meridian St
Washington St
J. C. Ertel
Virginia Ave
John F. Fayly
Indiana National Bank
Bayly
Farmers’ and Planters’ Bank
Baltmore
Ertel
Falee
House Blown Down Kills Worker on Ninth Street
A frame house at Ninth and Vandesste collapsed during a half gale Friday at 11 39 am, fatally crushing Julius Morgan and injuring two other mechanics who were atop the building. Morgan died en route after desperate efforts to reach his family, leaving a wife and two children. The house belonged to baker Hammel and had a very light construction.
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Ninth and
Vandesste
Julius Morgan
Morgan
Flanner & Buchapal
Hammel
Supers sought for Merchant of Venice on Sune Stage with Booth
A Sun advertisement reports auditions Friday morning for the Merchant of Venice on the Sune Stage. Harvey Whitlock and Marvel Waitlock seek au pairs for roles, with Booth’s stage company providing costumes. Rehearsals planned, with strict parity on appearance and no shaving of beards. Also notes a Sunday Catholic service and a murder trial in West Indianapolis. A separate item notes a steamer disaster near Otter Island with five drownings.
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Sune
Boot
Harvey Waitlock
Chia Keerer
Nglist’s
Grand Opera House
Sun
Boumen Kridagy
Opera Houss
Marvel Waitlock
Merchant of Venice
Booth
Mr. Whitlock
Trishman
Mail dog scares residents near Reidst and Big Four tracks
Residents along Reidst and the Big Four tracks were frightened Friday morning by a mail dog that roamed the area. The animal was killed by workers at Tucker and Dorsey's factory.
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Reidst
Tucker & Dorsey's
Indiana Weather Brings Rain and Cold Spell
Rain and colder conditions sweep Indiana as forecasts warn of a damp, chilly spell gripping the state. Weather notices urge preparedness and caution for travel and outdoor plans amid advancing precipitation. Warner's Log Cabin Plasters are advertised as a home remedy for quick relief from pain during this wet spell.
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Warner
Lawrence township feud lands two warrants in county fight
Reports say Hubbard and George Newhouse, prominent Lawrence farmers, fought in a drug store over rumors. Hubbard swore out two warrants for assault and assault with intent to kill. The brawl left Newhouse with facial injuries.
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Lawrence Township
Hubbard
Squire Smock
George Newhouse
Lawrence
Newhouse
Tourists In A Tussle At Athletic Park April 18
At Athletic Park Indianapolis about 1,200 fans watched the Great American tour ists play. Healy and Earle did battery work for the All Americans while Anson and Toner starred for Chicago. Cranes throws and wild plays marked the game as the All Americans struck for runs and Chicago’s defense faltered. Final score All Americas 3 Chicago 5. Also Cincinnati beat St. Louis 12 to 4 with strong crowds and enthusiastic support.
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Burns
Ward
Brown
Blank
Ryan
Sullivan
Dutty
Crane
Anson
Pfeifer
Tenar
Daly
Tener
Fesptian
Healy
Washington
Carrol
Wood
Fogarty
Manning
Littl Earls
Chicago
Baldwin
Duffy
Carroll
Pfeffer
Haris
Earle
Chicago Tower
Frst
Americas
Sulivan
Tenerblank
Buros
Hart
Cincinnati
Ball Park
St. Louis
Spring Styles in Shoes at Geo PL Marott
Shoes for spring arrive with latest styles and a reduced stock labeled odds and ends. The shop at 16 North Pennst offers closing prices on remaining pairs, inviting customers to buy before inventory ends.
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Geo
Marott
North Pennst
Receiver Appointed in Broad Hippie Gas Con Suit
Judge Howe names Charles I Scholl receiver for Broad Ripple natural gas company after vice president Boardman alleges insolvency and $57,500 in unsecured debts with no funds to meet obligations. Bond set at $20,000 amid quiet legal efforts and discreet coverage by reporters.
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Omer B. Boardman
Howe
Broad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Boardman
Charles I. Scholl
Scholl
Lux
Thew
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Sylvester Grubbb
New York City
France
Possa
Sloiz
Western Bank
A Holow
NINTH
Fandess
Jaivis Morgan
Bis More
Charles Schell
William McManis
Schell
McManis
McManus
Everett
Otter Island
Burlington
Waltragt
Chapin C. Foster
Michener
Joehn M. Butler
Feypttan Healy
Riley
Early
Sixth St
San Francisco
Jan Bowers
Jack McCauley
Golden Gate Club Rooms
Bowers
Brainard, Minn
N. P. Express
Hood
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