Ill-fated Spurgeon Brother Severs Neck After Tooth Extraction
Aged Kokomo manufacturer Isaac Spur geon went insane after a bad tooth extraction on Thursday. He tried to shoot himself but his wife stopped him. He then attacked himself with a pocket knife and scissors, slashing his neck with razors before police arrived and he was restrained.
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Kokomo
Ind
Isaac Spurgeon
Oliver Frame
Richmond
Arkansas
Brazil
Oliver
Frame
Earth
County contracts spark tax revolt in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana the county poor house is ordered fitted with hot and cold water baths at a cost of 4000 dollars with half paid. Taxpayers have filed an injunction against six bridges viewed as overpriced and accuse Editor George M Ray of leading the ring. A new party organ is planned with taxpayer support.
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Shelbyville
Ind
County Poorhouse
George M. Ray
Shelby County Democrat
Columbus
James Tegart
New Albany
Terre Haute
Eulalie Williams
Martinsville
Scott County
Gompers
Alexandria
Logansport
Evansville
Indiana
Eli Fisher
Lewistown
Imont
Supreme Court
Indiana items mix tragedy law and growth in scattered notes
A broad set of short notices from Indiana reports a wreckage clearance in Michigan City harbor, a four story hotel planned in Crawfordsville, town status debates for Chesterton, and various accidents, divorces, and civic actions across Marion Evansville Fort Wayne Lafayette and other locales.
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J. M. Mathes
Sullivan
Michigan City
Charles M. Crawford
Crawfordsville
Lebanon
Fletcher Vickery
Wabash
Chesterton
Walter McCorkle
Evansville
New Castle
John Smith
Butlerville
Local Minute Details Amid Obits and Odd Incidents
The item lists multiple obituaries and unusual events from Rushville and surrounding areas. It notes deaths including Patrick Heaney and Levi Jessup, plus veterans and local figures. It recounts a forged banking incident at Windsor and a domestic overland trip ending with a firearm mishap narrowly prevented by a friend.
Tossed and Gored The Bisons Horned Us and Tram
A chaotic outburst unfolds as a crowd recounts a rough encounter with the Bisons and Tram, describing deception and hostility and calling out Mr Mash for harsh treatment.
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Mr. Mash
Western League standings and opening day drama
The Western League standings show Buffalo 10 1 and Columbus 10 1 with Indianapolis 0 1 and Detroit 0 1. The article narrates an opening game where Buffalo edged Indianapolis in a dramatic late rally, describing uniforms, a crowd of 3 000, and key plays including a bases loaded moment and a late double by Beville.
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PerCt Puffalo
Ccece
Sereeteveees
Columbus
Aenbest
Indianapolis
Detroit
Unclear Entry Prompts A Brief Sports Card Note
Fragmentary OCR shows names Flynn Scott Beyille and initials. No clear event, team, or outcome. Unable to determine date location or competition details from available text.
Buffalo Wins Behind Late Rally Against Indianapolis
Buffalo stumbles early but plates three runs in the late innings to defeat Indianapolis 3 runs to 2. Beville and Nash hit two-base hits, Gray belted a three-base hit, Scott earned the win with three strikeouts, while Motz, Babb, and Stewart turned a double play. Attendance 2,500.时间 1:55. Left on base totals show 11 for Indianapolis and 8 for Buffalo. Umpire Sheridan.
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Buffalo
Portia
Mercy
Indianapolis
Tori Wayne
Kokomo
Goose Ridge
Jack Sheridan
Ixokomo
Scott
White
Fleming
Garry
McFarland
Motz
Stewart
Wash
Gray
Flynn
Beville
Galorious
Hoghever
Greminger
Reville
Buffalo O
Nash
MclFarland
Babb
Sheridan
Dibby Flynn
Johnny White
Charley Horse
Kahnee
THAT MAN TAYLOR Keeps Reds Murky in Chicago Start
In Chicago opener on April 28 the Reds were stymied as Taylor scattered Reds hits and Chicago benefited from early runs. Donohue and Taylor paired on the mound while Hawley and Peitz handled Cincinnati.
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Reds
Chicago
Taylor
R. H.E
Cincinnati
Donohue and Taylor
Hawley and Peitz
Buffalo Beats Buffalo? Buffalo Fan Exuberance After Tilt
The report describes a chaotic baseball game with misplayed lines, injuries to Catcher McCauley, and standout plays by Dibby Flynn and Beville. Highlights include Nash’s rough back, Foreman’s grand entrance, and five of Buffalo’s six hits occurring late. Friday schedule lists Buffalo at Indianapolis and other matchups.
Brooklyn Triumphs In Superior Game
Brooklyn won easily after a strong team performance. Final score shows Brooklyn with a decisive lead over Baltimore with key contributions from McGinnity Robison Hughes and Farrell.
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Brooklyn
York
R. HH. BE
Baltimore
McGinnity
Robison
Hughes
Farrell
Washington Beats Poorly Played Game With 3-0 Defeat
Washington and New York played a rough contest with uneven play. The Senators lost 2 to 6 in a pitchers duel marked by errors and weak hitting, McGuire and McFarland pairing for New York while Grady and Doheny struggled for Washington.
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R. H. EK
New York
Ll & Washington
McGuire and McFarland
Grady and Doheny
Opening of Cleveland season postponed after Robison death
The Cleveland season start is delayed until next week due to the death of Frank Robison's daughter. Kokomo beat Elwood Thursday 18 to 5. Pitcher Jack Carney moved from Port Wayne to Youngstown where he originally signed. Mike Griffin nears a move to St. Louis. Reds owner John T. Brush defends seven pitchers, noting past and possible future needs for the club.
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Cleveland
Frank Robison
Kokomo
Elwood
Jack Carney
Port Wayne
Youngstown
Mike Griffin
St. Louis
Reds
Johnt. Brush
Cincinnati
Notre Dame Triumphs Over Purdue In Dual Meet
Notre Dame defeated Purdue 76 to 14 in a dual meet on Thursday. Notre Dame swept every first and eight of ten seconds. Cincinnati rider Harry A. Gibson was reinstated in the L A W. Jockey Tommy Burns won four of five mounts at Memphis on Thursday. Chicago golfers formed the Western golf club association as western cities look to admission.
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Harry A. Gibson
Cincinnati
Notre Dame
Purdue
Chicago
Western Golf Club Association
Tommy Burns
Memphis
Columbus Downs Detroit in Opening Game
Ex Detroit pitcher Waddell starved the veteran club as Columbus won 4 to 2 after exploding for two runs in the eighth inning. Thomas aided the effort while a crowd of 2,500 watched the matchup at Detroit. Batteries were Thomas and Benson for Columbus. Waddell and Sullivan for Detroit. Rain halted play at Kansas City and Milwaukee, leaving Milwaukee leading 1 to 0 after one inning.
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Columbus Downs
Detroit
Waddell
Thomas
R. H. EB
Columbus
Thomas and Benson, Waddell and Sullivan
Kansas City
Milwaukee
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Peru
Wabash Railroad
Anderson
James Ralva
Atkins Law Company
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Indiana Inklings
Marion
Flint Glass Works
Noblesville
Shell
Emocy
Eastern Star Convention
Fort Wayne
Lebanon Council
Commercial Club
Grover Burl
Lafayette
Luce
Muncie
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Leavedworth
A. &. Machin
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Patrick Heaney
Rushville
Louis. Duncan
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Lynn
Edward Wiseman
Rochester
A. Jones
Windsor Word
Ward
First National Bank
Wknightstown
A.B. R
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Chene
Gary
Mastey
Creminger
McQuaid
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Beyille
Philadelphia
Boston
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Clark, Stahl
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Frazer
McCauley
Foreman
Massey
Householder
Mott
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Washington
Saks’ Corner
Ommon
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Russia
Chas. Meyer & CO
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Selig the Big Tailor
E. Washington Street
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Conrap
Massachusetts Avenue
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Maguire
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