Jay Gould mystery widens as Angell sues for millions
A World magazine report outlines Mrs. John Angell of Rouses Point claiming she was Jay Gould's first wife and seeks a share of his estate. The tale details a secret Champlain wedding, witnesses, and letters from Rev. Dr. Clayton, with firm legal help named to pursue the case.
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John Angell
Jay Gould
World
Angell
du Biis
Jason
Jay” Gould
Rouse’s Point
Gould
Clayton
Champlain
New York State
Dr. Clayton
Mr. Angell
Pennsylvania
Amasa J. Parker
Hoosiers Top Grand Rapids Behind Fisher’s Support
Indy pitcher Chauncey Fisher dazzled with a strong 15 hits allowed, while teammates delivered flawless defense and timely hitting. Wright led Grand Rapids with four hits as Indianapolis won 12 to 6, aided by two double plays and clean baserunning.
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Hoosiers
Grand Rapids
Chauncey Fisher
Indianapolis
Jivery Hoosier
Stafford
Bobby Wheelock
Fisher
Freddie Roat
Canavan
Motz
Hogan
Mcfarland
Wright
Gold Bugs
Cassidy
Roat
Blutz
Mcwarthy
Enalvin
Newell
Doubie
Dallsu
Carrol
Glenalvin
Nie
Callopy
Soldier Who Killed 72 Men Faces Court
A veteran, famed for killing 72 men, is knocked out by Col. Jagg after a night of drinking. He arrives at police court, explains he had $10 from his lawyer but spent 75 cents before arrest, and pleads hardship before the judge fines him a dollar.
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Col. Jagg
John Cameron
Indiana guard seeks 1888 rifles and prairie cartridge belts
Of the 3,000 rifles in use in the Indiana national guard all but about 600 were made in 187. They belong to the U. S. government and authorities want to exchange them for the 1888 pattern. Arsenals hold newer rifles and the federal army has no immediate use for them. After exchange the Indiana guard hopes to receive prairie cartridge belts instead of the current boxes.
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Indiana National Guard
U. S
Indiana
Indiana Guard
Man Fined 25 In Police Court For Harassment
Mrs. Mida Meier, walking on Columbia Avenue, was approached by Hill Ferguson who grabbed at her and professed affection. Police arrested Ferguson, and Judge Stubbs fined him 25 dollars in open court on the following morning.
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Mida Meier
Columbia Ave
Hill Ferguson
Park Theater to Feature Gilhooley's Troubles and More
Next week at Park Theater two lively attractions, Gilhooley's troubles and A cracker Jack, headline a slate that also includes The smugglers drawing big crowds on Tuesday and Alystic mountain set for Thursday. Broad Ripple hosts Ten nights in a bar room on Wednesday for the rest of the week. Dickson and Talbott offer a free bicycle check room at the Park theater in the old Musee behind the box office. Temple opera company at Wildwood park announces season ends next Saturday night due to Miss Walker and Harold Blake leaving for winter engagements, with two performances of Giraffe Giroita and two of Billee Taylor closing the season.
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Gilhooley
Alystic Mountain
Broad Ripple Auditorium
Dickson & Talbott
Musee
Temple Opera Company
Wildwood Park
Miss Walker
Harold Blake
Billee Taylor
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Gold Medal Award
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. The notice also promotes Java Mosha coffee as fresh roasted daily and invites readers to try it from Geo. RB. Popp at 31 N Pennsylvanast.
Runaway on Illinois Street Ends With Narrow Escape
A runaway carriage on North Illinois Street near St Clair and Pratt streets shattered a rear wheel after colliding with a trolley pole. A.F. Kleinschmidt and his wife rode in the rear seat. Mr Kleinschmidt leapt free while Mrs Kleinschmidt, knocked unconscious, was treated for head and back pain but found not seriously hurt. The frightened colored driver kept tugging at the reins as the team sped away before stopping far from the crash.
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N. Tllinois St
A.F. Kleinschmidt
N. Ilinois-st
North-st
Hlinois St
Man dives into canal shouting after God at First St
A group of colored men fishing near First Street canal saw James O'Brien jump into the muddy water twice, shouting about God crossing the canal. He was pulled out and later jailed. O'Brien was locked up and Ife was taken to the asylum on Wednesday.
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James O’brien
O’brien
Ife
God
Nagle Accused of Cruelty in Divorce Suit
Mary Nagle seeks divorce from August Nagle citing threats to cut her throat on two occasions. She claims he is worth $30,000 and asks for $5,000 alimony. Meanwhile Judge Bartholomew heard the writ dispute over Central-ave paving records, taking it under advisement as the city fights during court vacation.
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Nagle
August Nagle
Mary
Central-ave
Board of Works
Bartholomew
Corn crop in Midwest holds steady amid warnings
Wire whispers report healthy corn crops across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Henry Whitlock a prosperous farmer near Oswego New York was murdered on Tuesday night. Kitty Wisdom of Clarksville Tennessee cut Elia Hale to pieces with an axe Tuesday night over alleged infidelity.
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Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Henry Whitlock
Oswego
N. Y
Kitty Wisdom
Clarksville
Tenn
Elia Hale
Od Nurse for Children Teething Syrup Ad
Mrs Winstow's Soothing Syrup for children teething should always be used. It soothes the child softens the gums eases pain and cures wind colic. The remedy is advertised at twenty five cents a bottle.
CORA GUINLAN STORY IN HOLMES MURDERS INTERVIEW
Cora Quinlan daughter of a janitor living near Lakota Michigan recalls details about Holmes murders. She mentions Mrs Condner, Minnie Williams, and a furnace in the basement linked to a glass bending concern. Her father spoke of a man named Mascot and of travels to Texas amid speculation of who knew what.
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Cora Quinlan
Quinlan
Lakota
Mich
Mrs. Conner
Holmes
Minnie Williams
Chicago
Cora
Texas
Hjolmes
Sixty-fifth and
Shermansts
Mrs. Pietzel
Idiot’s Manta Reports Destructive Behavior in County Asylums
E P Bicknell of the state charities board returns from northern Indiana counties where the difficulty of caring for idiots in county asylums is highlighted. At Grant County asylum a young woman born an idiot destroys clothing, tears bedding, sleeps on straw, and gnaws wooden fixtures.
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E. P. Bicknell
Board of State Charities
Indiana
Mission Plunder Report From Ku Cheng Crisis Cables
Archdeacon Wolfe reports Chinese soldiers guarding the Ku Cheng mission broke in and plundered it. A U S Consul General cable says missionary property at Yun Fan burned and massacre details include looting and deaths. British instructions sent to protect interests as lines of bookcases are noted at Wm. L. Elder's.
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Loxspon
Archdeacon Wolfe
Foo Choo
Ku Cheng
City Street Car Deal Sparks Wide Gossip and Debate
The Citizens' street railway plan against the City company fuels public talk of a cash sale, with figures rumored near $500,000. Business leaders urge the city to refuse a Citizens franchise and instead buy the plant, arguing long term revenue could reach $500,000 annually and justify funding parks with a 10 percent gross revenue share.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
City Company
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Company
Tae Sun
Death of Carrie Newman linked to suspected malpractice
Caricaco reports Carrie Newman a pretty sales girl died from malpractice effects Wednesday morning. Jos Murray a wealthy widower with one child is under arrest charged with complicity in the girl's death.
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Caricaco
Carrie Newman
Jos, Murray
Woman Arrested For Parading In Male Attire In Police Court
Jennie Gray of 451 Virginia Ave was fined $5 after a Wednesday police court appearance for parading the streets in masculine clothing. She said the outfit was to help her locate a man she wished to confront and that to avoid suspicion in saloons she visited she drank schnaps at one place and a cigar at another, aided by a friend and a man introduced to her.
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Jennie Gray
Virginia-ave
Jennie
Legendary sea monster sighting near Colorado reefs
Havana reports Spanish warships Sanchez Barcaiz toqui and Maria Christiana encountered a colossal sea creature over fifty yards long near the Colorado reefs. The Maria Christiana struck an unknown substance, injuring its bottom plates, and a thorough search located the monster followed by smaller counterparts.
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Havana
Sanchez Barcaiztoqui
Maria Christiana
Colorado
Community Uproar Over Fence at Blind Institute Grounds
Residents oppose the ugly board fence around the blind institute campus prompting the Board of Works to seek removal. Half of Central avenues residents refuse to let their children play with neighbors' offspring. Al grows from a payment dispute. Board of Works chief Holton will meet with Mayor Denny to discuss a new garbage deal. Democratic convention apportionment grants each precinct two delegates up to 60 votes and one for each 25 thereafter. Chas W Smith of Third and Lafayette married June 9, 793. A child born in October 03 is claimed not his, prompting a possible divorce. P M Millikin of Cincinnati sues P H F M Roots Co of Lafayette in federal court over dividends and related obligations totaling 510,000.
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Board of Works
Central Ave
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Denny
Chas. W. Smith
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Lafayette Sts
Charles
P. M. Millikin
Cincinnati
P. H. & F. M. Roots Company
Lafayette
The Brutal Crime Of A Boy In Florida Town
Albert Tillis, 12, allegedly killed Annie Avant, 4, near Front School in Houston Florida. He beat the child with a lightwood knot, dragged her into the woods, then returned home and ate supper as investigators searched. The boy confessed after community fear of mob justice. Local papers note family tensions and ongoing notices from the era.
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Fla
Albert Tillis
Annie Avant
John Tillis
Sarah Avant
Tillis
Prosecution Debate Over Sewer Work Casts City Officials
The city debates prosecuting subcontractors for faulty sewer connections on E Washington and Napitola, with Mayor Denny and officials pressing the matter while Engineer Brown keeps his post. Prosecutor Wiltsie distrusts warrants, citing weak cases, as Republican leaders seek a show of action before the election.
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E. Washington Sr
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Brown
Wiltsie
cHy
Engineer Brown
Boy Hit by Streetcar in Front of Home
Fourteen year old Leon Bonham was struck by a streetcar while playing in the street in front of his home on Tuesday night. He suffered a broken collarbone, a mangled right foot, and severe head and facial injuries. doctors amputated the foot and he is expected to recover.
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Leon Bonham
University of Pennsylvania Crew Misses Train For Regatta
The University of Pennsylvania boat crew missed their train in Philadelphia and will not reach Indianapolis until 10:30 Wednesday night. Rufus Barnes was informed that the Delaware eight has entered and may participate in additional events. Gardner & Co. is crafting gold and diamond medals for the regatta winners to be displayed in Geo. Marott's show windows.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Vespers
Barnes
Delaware
Gardner & Co
Geo. Marott
Bland Chosen Chair as Democrats Back Free Coinage
PEAGLE Springs, MO Aug 7 The state convention of Democrats met Tuesday afternoon to decide a money platform. Silver Dick Bland was made chairman and resolutions urging free and unlimited coinage at 16 to 1 passed amid enthusiastic approval, gold supporters were defeated.
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Dick” Bland
Dick” Bland Os
Clairvoyant Dr Inter fleeces farmer for gold rumor
A farmer near Franklin, E. Miller, paid 80 dollars to clairvoyant Dr. Charles Inter after being told his farm held gold. He hoped for 100 more and searched days before the clairvoyant vanished. Miller and others reported the swindler to police, adding his name to a growing list of victims. Aug 7.
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Kidss Block
E. Miller
Franklin
Hunter
Miller
Hig Farm
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