Feibleman Habib and the five Indianapolis justices of the peace
The article profiles five Indianapolis justices Feibleman Habib Alford Smock and Walpole and their distinctive courtroom styles. It describes Feibleman’s humorous chair observations Habib’s careful watching of lawyers Alford’s practical efficiency Smock’s slow deliberate manner and Walpole’s blind justice persona with a cane and rocking chair. The piece highlights quirks in proceedings, reporter relations, and small courtroom theatrics.
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Justice of the Peace
Indianapolis
Squire Feibleman
Morrow
Sonire Habibh
Cox
Squire Alford
Squire Smock
Walpole
Squire Walpole
Squire Fis Rare
Midnight Wedding Ties Indianapolis Pair in Crawfordsville
A midnight marriage in Crawfordsville joined Otis L. Fitchey and Miss Lulu H. Poore, both of Indianapolis, at 11 o'clock Sunday night. The couple, guests of Rev. A. K. Glover, wed on a whim after casual acquaintance. Chase Fitchey, Otis's brother, was surprised by the ceremony and confirms the couple’s sudden plans.
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Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Otis L. Fitchey
Lulu H. Poore
A. K. Glover
Episcopal Church
Mr. Fitchey
New York
Chase Fitchey
Otis
Miss Poore
Otis Fitchey
Vitriol Attack on Husband In Chicago Report
Chicago August 4 A second vitriol throwing incident ends with William Cunningham, an engineer at the new Masonic temple, as the victim. He had sought a separation over domestic troubles when his wife threw burning acid in his face as he left work Monday night, disfiguring him badly. He declines to prosecute.
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Chicago
William Cunningham
New Masonic Temple
World Events Amid Turmoil Across Europe and Middle East
Queen Marie of Belgium lies near death while a world fair commission lands in Berlin. Turkish troops beat rebels in Yemen as France and Russia struggle to reconcile. A czar celebrates his wife’s birthday with millions spent. Rioters in Carife Italy claim lives amid unrest. Baron Hirsch leads a Paris meeting aiding persecuted Russian Jews. The pope seeks a Rome conclave fearing non Italian pope.
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Marie
Belgium
Berlin
Yemen
France
Russia
Czar
Carife
Italy
Amore
Baron Hirsch
Paris
Rome
Ranaway From Home Lizzie Hoover and Archie Buck Arrested
Lizzie Hoover a 17 year old girl and Archie Buck were arrested by Capt Splann and Detectives Crane and Boylan at a prominent hotel on a Shamokin police telegram. Hoover admitted running away with Buck claiming they traveled as siblings and sought independence after familial abuse. Hoover’s father is a well to do merchant. he authorized a telegram seeking their return.
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Lizzie Hoover
Miss Hoover
Sun
Shoe
Archie
Columbus
Buck
Escape of Prisoner Connors From Deputy Parr
John Connors, a prisoner sentenced to two years for robbing a veteran of pension money, escaped from Deputy Parr on Alabama Street after a journey to the courtroom. Connors dodged three market-bound women, slipped behind an express wagon, and vanished down an alley. Deputy Parr, unarmed, blamed carelessness for the escape and Turpkey Emmett searched Connors' Maplest home without success.
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John Connors
Parr
John Conners
Connors
Bob Emmett
Tve
Alabama St
Turpkey Emmett
Connor
Maplest
Foul murder by robbery ends in New York murder
The body of Prof. A. Korff, a language teacher, was found frailly battered and floating off Oak Point. About $300 and a valuable gold watch are missing, indicating a foul murder for robbery.
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New Yor
A. Korff
Oak Point
Colbert Criticized Over Police Conduct Charge
The speaker accuses Chief Colbert of exploiting a loophole by filing a bare claim of conduct unbecoming an officer against Patrolman Sturgeon. The board of public safety requires written charges with clear facts filed with the clerk, which Colbert has not provided, leaving no valid case against the accused.
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Colbert
Sturgeon
Board of Public Safety
Quarreled Over Drinks Ends in Saloon Keeper’s Death
Detroit August 4 Fred Luth saloon keeper and politician was stabbed and killed early Tuesday by his brother in law Christian O'Brien after a quarrel over drinks. O'Brien fled but was arrested later. The incident occurred at Luth's saloon in Detroit.
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Detroit
Fred Luth
Christian O’brien
Regular civil service exams open at local post office
Tuesday marked civil service testing with 23 applicants split between Clerkship and Letter Carrier exams. George Hansell, a boarding printer, reported missing two suits and two valises and saw roommates Fred Fuller and E S Scott arrested after warrants were issued. Grand jury inquiry follows police court waiver. Detectives nabbed William Coon for ring theft from Mrs Pickering and Mrs Meredith after ride-along with detectives Dougherty and Kahen.
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George Hansell
Littles House
Fred Fuller
E. S. Scott
Fuller
Indiana
Detroit
Indianapolis
William Coon
Pickering
Michigan Ave
Meredith
Coon
Dougherty
Kahen
Edison Company Blockades Settlement In Broad Ripple Dispute
The Indianapolis Broad Ripple rapid transit row deepens as Dr Light asserts Edison aims to avoid settlement, alleging influence by the Citizens company. He recalls failed conferences, stock moves, and a demand of 15 000 with incentives tied to completion of the road, while contemplating Cincinnati franchise talks and requested road profile data.
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Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company
Cox
Baggs
Edison Company
Chicago
Light
Edisson
Broad Ripple Company
Hdison
Citizens’ Company
Denison
Beggs
Bank of Commerce
Bosson
Broad Ripple Road
Edison
Cincinnati
Cincinnati People
Board of Public Works
Supt
Hahn
Jackson
New Republican Daily launch eyed to warm up Harrison era
A local report notes the Republican Party plans an evening edition of its state organ a few months before the national convention to outpace telegraph reports. It cites Chase as a rising gubernatorial hopeful, with Hovey backing vice president and strong party activity across Detroit and Indiana.
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New Republican
Hovey
Chase
Republican Party
Harrison
Telegraph
Detroit Celebrates Grand Army Parade Awe-Inspiring Spectacle
Detroit on August 4 witnessed a Grand Army parade as forty two thousand veterans and 128 bands filled the streets. Spectators crowded windows trees and rooftops along Woodward avenue while bands played across the route culminating at Campus Martius with Veazey and Irwin leading the march.
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Detroit
Miami Square
City Hall
Buffalo Veterans
Sam
Grand Circus
Woodward-ave
Georgia
Annie Rooney
Old Thomas Post
Chicago
Campus Martius
Veazey
Anander E. Irwin
Michigan Department
Bandits loot firehouse payroll during pay day raid
A group stole a fire alarm box key at engine house No 6 on W Washington and triggered a false alarm from box 27 at Illinois and Michigan streets. Firemen found wallets and clothing missing at several houses while the thieves emptied pay envelopes, then fled before payoff. Police opened an investigation into the coordinated break in across multiple stations.
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Washington St
Illinois
Michigan Sts
Indiana Ave
Andy Schaub
Sixth St
Jim Pease
Banking probe ordered by Lacey in Pennsylvania case
Washington August 4 In response to Governor Pattison Comptroller Lacey orders a citizens committee of three to five designated by the governor to examine books papers and accounts of the Keystone national bank The review covers funds passing through City treasurer Bardsl ey or those the Commonwealth is directly involved with In Philadelphia August 4 the dead body of William L Buck cashier of the first national bank was found beside B and O tracks near Collingsdale Police suspect accidental death as valuables remain on his person
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Wanamaker
Washington
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Lacey
Keystone National Bank
Bardsley
Philadelphia
William L. Buck
First National Bank
Collingale
Bold King Thief Caught After Jewelry Store Attempt
Wesley Komas, a colored boy, entered SMueller's on Illinois Street Tuesday noon asked to view rings. He slipped two rings from a tray and tried to flee. the counterman seized him, police intervened, rings valued at $5. Boreman Acquitted in wife desertion case. Squire Babich ruled she had independent means and a second wife not supported by a penniless husband.
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Wesley Komas
Smueller’s Jewelry
Illinois St
Boreman
Edward Boreman
Squire Babich
Criminal Court
Result of a Feud Feud ends with deaths and injuries near Springfield
News from Springfield reports an encounter Monday between the Keslings and Prathers in a long running feud. One Kesling is said to be dead and a young girl seriously wounded.
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Louisville
Springfield
Keslings
Prathere
Sloat Fassett Rising in New York Politics
Elmira’s Sloat Fassett, son of a prominent lawyer, climbs from district attorney to state senator and Chicago-leaning national circles. His marriage to a wealthy Californian heiress strengthens ties, while president Harrison’s recent New York port appointment signals a path toward governor, with rivals like Henry Flood and Tom Flood opposing his ascent.
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Elmira
Sloat
Fassett
Harricon
Mr. Fassett
Port of New York
J. Sloat Fassett
Rochester, N. Y
National Republican Committee
New York
Chemung County
Gimba
Guv
Hill
Sicat Fassett
Mmere
Ferral
Miss Crocker
California
Miss. Crocker
Sam Taber
Free Press
Sam
Albany
D. B. Hill
Southern Tier
Adame
Sloal
Tom Flood
Tom
Henry Flood
Henry
United States
Harrison
Flood
Messia
Quay
Dudley
York State
Tom Platt
Warner Miller
Sloat Fassett
Elmira Social Figures Highlight Charity and Local Interest
The piece extols Mrs Fascott as a generous Elmira charity leader and amateur opera organizer. Sloat, a witty insider on city politics, shares stories with reporters though not in his own journal. The portrait paints Sloat as a handsome, placid man with a keen mind and a calm, guiding presence.
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Ams
Sloat
Slodt
Murder Claims Corkins Gang Victim Daniel Barnett
Daniel Barnett, beaten weeks earlier by the Corkins gang, died at his home from lockjaw caused by a thumb bite. Capt. Tim Splann called it murder, noting Barnett’s fits and that Corkins members are jailed. Elmer and William Corkins acknowledged Barnett’s death when questioned by a reporter.
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Daniel Barnett
Corkins
Elmer
Wiliam
Barnett
Council Session Skirmish Over Trials Rule
Monday night the Common Council met with Col Bill Hicklin presiding as Mr Trusler offered a resolution on trial rules for city officers. The measure passed 12 to 5. Feareon pressed for report on Market street paving. Markey retrieved the ordinance and the council approved it unanimously among 17 present.
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Common Council
Bill Hicklin
Trusler
Tennessee
Illinois
Markey
Board of Public Works
Feareon
Brown governor wins Kentucky by large margin
Kentucky goes Democratic as Brown is elected governor by about 25,000 votes. The People's party vote falls under 30,000 and the new constitution passes. Republicans gain three senators and six representatives to date, while the People's party gains three representatives.
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Kentucky
Looinsville
Brown
People’s Party
Chicago leads by 36 percent as season prep continues
Chicago holds a 36 percent lead amid season planning while Louisville vies for position. President Parsons of Louisville resigns. Other notes mention St Paul listings, Boston league talks, and scores from Garfield park and Hawthorne racing. Multiple baseball league results show Columbus 5 Baltimore 7 and New York 9 Cleveland 4 among others.
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Chicago
Louisville
Seasor
Parsons
Louisvilles
St. Paul
Lillian Beatrice
Prince Fortunas
Polemus
Boston
Association
Garfield Park
Neva C
Geraldine
Ray
Somerset
Maggie Lebus
West
Indianapolis Browns
O’briens
John Brush
Hawthorne
Addie S
Hocksey
Helter-Skelter
Marabeau
Evangeline
Saratoga
Queen Hattie
Dr. Hasbrouck
Yente
Charade
Hall
Fitzsimmons
Frisco
Columbus
Baltimore
Knell
Donahue
Madden
Robingon
St. Louis
Hotel Engtish Offers Comfortable European and American Plans
Readable ad style note describes The Circle location, new hat racks, and attentive service at Hotel Engtish with European and American plans to please guests.
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Engtish
Wun
Elders
Frenzel Seeks Reform for City Street Railway
John P. Frenzel, newly elected president of the Citizen's street railway, tells SuN he accepted the role to serve the public and push progress. He promises equitable treatment of the South and North sides, ongoing plans for Irvington and North Indianapolis, and continued leaders Supt. Steale and Mr. Anderson. He stresses frankness with the public and says more details will come after he settles in.
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John P. Frenzel
Citizen’s‘street Railway Company
Sun
Veg
Frenzel
Irvington
Indianapolis
Collaze
Steale
Anderson
Henry Clay Allen
Street Railway Company
Jackson Place
Wiying trip through police court by Billy Herod
Billy Herod walked into police court Tuesday smiling and shaking hands with officers witnesses and the press. He greeted Mayor Sullivan and asked the mayor to visit his chair, then departed after a brief nod to Bailiff Schwab and others, passing through the room with ease.
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Herod
Police Court
Billy Herod
London
Sullivan
Commodore Stockwell Faces Brief Stock Loss
New York August 4 The failure on the consolidated exchange of A B Stockwell involved a very small amount yet he remains a major figure from a bygone era known as Commodore Stockwell. He once presided over the Pacific Mail Steamship Co and the Param a railroad Co and at one time led the Howe Sewing Machine Co. In recent years he has run a small brokerage firm with limited success.
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Commodore Stockwell
New York
Consolidated Exchange
A. B. Stockwell
Stockwell
Financial
Commodore” Stockwell
Pacific Mail Steamship Co
Parama Railroad Co
Algo
Howe Sewing Machine Co
Colored Leaders Deny Liberia Migration Claims
Baltimore Aug 4 The World quotes Hon B J Warring and Councilman H B Cummings denying a Liberia migration surge in Maryland and Virginia, stating no ships or organized movement exist as claimed.
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Liberia
Baltowore
B. J. Warring
Cummings
Maryland
Virginia
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