Lynching Fear After Young Burglary Suspect Shot Officer
A 15 year old Ot Indianapolis youth Ulysses Nelson alias George Wilson faced pursuit after a Burlington train stop at Hastings. He shot Depot Officer Balcombe, then eluded posse across fields and corn, narrowly missing capture before surrendering near Ayr. Balcombe remained gravely dangered as crowds and deputies secured Hastings jail amid high tension.
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Burlington
Hastingsunday
Alcombe
Ulysses Nelson
George Wilson
Holdrege
Balcombe
Berloss
Nelson
Mitchell
Clark
Lark
Ayr
Hastings
Hint
Indianapolis
Ind
Topeka
Atlantic & Pacific
Trouble Feared At Funeral Of Communist Leader In Paris
Paris Aug 6 News of Isen Ender communist leader who died of apoplexy while addressing strikers spreads fear of a large demonstration. Strikers plan a meeting at the grave with navvies expected to total 12 000 as authorities brace for possible outbreak.
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Paris
Isen Ender
Stabbing Affray On Grand Street Ferry Wharf
Two men were fatally cut in a drunk quarrel on the Grand st ferry wharf in New York. Christian Schneider was arrested. Separate: an engineer died after an accident in Goshen. A burglary at 503 College Ave. A stock dealer Crowley died from a stabbing in Elkhart. Ben Scott to be tried in October for self defense.
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New York
Grand St. Ferry
Christian Schneider
John
Thomas Campbell
Schneider
Gosheen
Ind
Con “Crowley
Elkhart
Ben Scott
Apsignes's Sale Ordered by Court at Keeter's Store
By order of the court Keeter's stock of groceries at 84 W. Washington street is to be sold in 15 days. The sale applies to wholesale and retail of the entire stock.
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Apsignes
Keeter
Grosceries
Washington St
Lily Langtry to Wed Gebhardt Despite Divorce Consent
Rumors of a California wedding for Lily Langtry solidify as her husband consents to a divorce and plans a trip to California and Australia. Her wedding trousseau is being made in London, with Langtry signaling retirement from the stage. A hotel veranda scuffle involved Berry Wall and Favor H Bagley over Langtry, with Bacon and Bagley clashing about the bride, ending in a minor injury and social snubs.
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Lone Branch
Lily Langtry
Tred Gebhardt
California
Australia
Lily
Whiteley’s
London
Berry Wall
Wails
Gebhardt
Mrs. Langtry
Robert Bacon
Mrs. Langtey
Acton Camp Grounds Maintain Religious Air Amid Leisure
Young visitors at Acton camp grounds Sunday enjoyed light amusements yet upheld a religious atmosphere. Sap Small led morning and evening worship while a late afternoon prayer meeting drew the attending good people. The Lily of the Valley hymn prompt ed noted quip from Rev Rondthaler. Sermon by Small closed the day as the weeklong lecture course continues.
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Acton
Sap Small
Rondthaler
Sai
Small
Realty Market Shows Slight Rise in Conveyances
The Realty Market reports 6L conveyances last week totaling 557,747 with a slight weekly rise hinting at ongoing improvement toward the average. Major transfers include Adolph Kahn to Sarah Solomon on N New Jersey Street for 57,000. David A. Williams to Samuel Moore on Jackson Street for 56,000. Robt. E. Calterson to Magdalena Malls on W Market for 55,500. United States Mortgage Co to Josephine Schat at New York and California streets for 57,300. Building permits numbered 22 totaling 515,350, averaging 875 per permit, mainly for small cottages.
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Adolph Kahn
Sarah Solomon
N. New Jersey St
Market
Ohio
David A. Williams
Samuel Moore
Jackson St
Calterson
Magdalena
Breck
W. Market
Tennesses
Titneis-sts
United States Mortgage Company
Josephine
Schat
New York
California-sts
Important Water Report Ahead of Council Meeting
The council will hear a report on the water supply noting impure water from river and canal and potential shortages in a major fire. The committee urges withholding funding to the water company under its contract pending litigation. Also included is a note on a criminal case involving Frank Mariz and a coerced property transfer, with potential perjury exposure for witnesses, plus a brief weather update promising rain and cooler winds.
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Thalman
Trusler
Darnell and Davis
Frank Mariz
Flora Roy
Mariz
Meizner
Martz
Stiiy
Holtzman
Startz
Turbulent Saturday Night Around Indianapol is Note
Local notices recount a string of incidents: a missing four year old boy from Indiaca avenue. a fire at the Insane hospital clothing room swiftly doused. burglars hit Charles Lambert's drug store and escaped with money. Town police, a divorce petition, school fund balances, and various society items fill the day’s brief items.
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Intiana Lodge
United Order of Ronnn
Jias
Grand Lodge
Charles Lambert
Rake
Micshigan Sis
Gaiy
Chas. E. Miller
Finois and
Market Srs
W. Marketst
James Stevens
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Clay Court
Anna Thompson
Yandes St
Broadway
Christian-age
Kregelo
Detroit
Gas Trust
St. Mary-st
Central-ave
District C
Kansas City
Blaine Club
New York
Gen. Harrison
Dynes Bros
Massachusetts Ave
John Stubblefield
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Victor d. Huston
Sun Press Rooms
Lizzie J. Myer
Cleveland
Sun
Federation of Trades
Tusstay
Porter Ghost Leads Indiana Gubernatorial Shuffle
Indianapolis hosts a packed state convention scene as delegates arrive to back candidates including Robertson, Steele, Cumback, and Porter. Key fights center on liquor policy, party discipline, and the race for governor with factions and local machines shaping expected endorsements and later realignments.
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Indianapolis
Cumbeck
Grand
Steele
Robertson
Denison
Porter
Fort Warne
Ghmura
Steale
Tew, Huston & Co
Huntington County
Ua 2
Beny
Marion County
Cumhack
Grand Hotel
Chicago
Cumback
Supreme Court
Griffiths
Kercheval
Grant
Thornton
Spencer County
Hoggatt
L. J. Monks
W. P. Edson
J. G. Berkehire
Walter Olds
J. D. Coffey
J. H. Jordan
Michener
Griffin
Carr
Vengeance Anson’s Gang Wins Third Game in Chicago Focus
Chicago are elated as Anson leads a dramatic comeback in the third game against Indianapolis before a 5,000 crowd. Seery hits a late two bagger and Seery homers, while Bassett and Glasscock produce hits for Indiana in a high scoring affair. Chicago records multiple runs and errors, with Anson driving the decisive hits.
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Curcaco
Indianapolis
Chicago
Hoosier
Healy
Daly
Krock
Flint
Kelly
Ryan
Sullivan
Duffy
Esterbrook
Seery
Denny
Hines
Pfeffer
Glasscock
T Hines
Bassett
Burns
Burgos
Wiliamson
McGeachy
Mctstaachy
Daily
Pfsifer
Tor Indianapolis
Purns
Williamson
Blank
Sully
Duty
McGreedy Plank
Haterbrook
Tint
Bie
Mr. Denavy
Pfeifer
Very
Fealy
Death of Cass Byfield Prominent Legal Citizen
Cass Byfield a well known citizen and figure in local legal circles died at 909 N Illinois St Monday morning about 6 o'clock from heart trouble. He had been ill some time and seemed to be improving a month ago before the illness turned fatal. He was about 50 years old.
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Cass Wysieka
Cass Byfield
N. Hlinois St
Denise
Byfield
Sheridan
Mike Sheridan
Dra. O'Reilly
Matthews
O Reilley
Washington
Gen. Sheridan
Cincinnati Excursion Offer to Centennial OY Fail of WT
Vac H and D advertises an August 7 excursion from UL and D office at the corner of MHingis road to Kentucky. Round trip fare listed as £8, with inclusive arrangements through August. Details are partly obscured but indicate a travel deal to a Centennial event.
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Cincinnati
H&d
Mhingis Rt
Kentucky
Baseball Notes League and Association Games Summary
Saturday results show Pittsburg 5 Detroit 8 New York 13 Boston 6 Philadelphia 7 Washington 0 in league play. Association games include Athletics 8 Louisville 8 Baltimore 5 Kansas City 0 and two ties Cincinnati Cleveland and Brooklyn St Louis at 4 runs each after twelve and eleven innings. Sunday scores list Athletics Kansas City 0 St. Louis 3 Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 6 Cleveland 6.
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Pittsburg
Detroit
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Athletics
Louisville
Baltimore
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Cleveland
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Ludness in the Mayor's Court
Monday sessions before the mayor included plain drunks disposed of and Ike Barber fined for assaulting his sister. Cases against Oren Shaw and Frank Conn for gambling were held under advisement, with several other charges continued or unresolved.
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Ludness
Ike Barber
Oren Shaw
Frank Conn
Chares Aggainst
Cyrus H. Ross
David Crockett
Daniel Malcolm
Henrietta Farnsworth
Ben Silvers
Nellie Akers
Roachdale Picnic Stirs Local Headlines and Losses
A Sunday Roachdale picnic described as disgraceful drew a white apron crowd that mixed tarantula juice amid revelry. At the event Lawrence Hart awoke to find his watch and 625 stolen, with beer and broken heads noted. Furniture at William L. Elgar’s was also reported as present in the scene.
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Sumaday
Roachdale
Lawrence Hart
General Sheridan Dies After Prolonged Illness
Nonquitt and Washington reports mark the death of General Philip Sheridan after heart failure following a long illness. News notes funeral plans, potential successors like General Schofield, and a presidential condolence message. The event prompts national mourning with flags at half-mast and pensions discussions for Mrs. Sheridan.
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Washington
WasHine Toy
Sps
Sheridan
Fiis
Oak View
Schofield
Chicago
Senate
Horribly Mangled Death on Big Four Tracks
The body of Frank Vinson about 30 was found near the Udell ladder works on the Big Four tracks in North Indianapolis. He was killed by a 3 or 5 am train. remains strewn for 500 feet. Coroner notified. morgue at Kregelo's. Vinson leaves a widowed mother.
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Frank Vinson
Udell Ladder Works
Indianapolis
Vinson
Kregelo
Eregelo
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