Visit With Pearl Bryan Killers Reveals Quiet Resolve
In Covington Kentucky August 7 Alonzo Welling and Scott Jackson the convicted murderers of Pearl Bryan received a reporter's visit at the Covington jail. Walling appears gloomier yet resolute while Jackson stays upbeat gaining weight and reading constantly. Both men express calm acceptance, with Walling hoping for appeals and Jackson noting increased rest and privileges, amid dwindling outside contact.
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Alonzo Welling
Scott Jackson
Pearl Dryan
Covington
Rock Island Wreck At Weighton Kills Many Train Disaster
Des Moines reports at 7 p.m. Thursday wreck of a Chicago Rock Island & Pacific passenger train near Weighton 50 miles southeast. Early Friday 20 dead feared. officials cautious. Names listed include Ed Geary Robert Cleary William Shea and a one armed man, all from Liverpool and Des Moines packing Co. Local details scarce. later the railway places fatalities at three. Train derailed after axle broke on fifth car. wreck involved sheep hogs and meat cars. conductor and brakeman were among the injured.
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Des Moines
I. P
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Ed Geary
Robert Cleary
William Shea
Sally
Leighton
Stormy Night Shakes Indianapolis This Week
A severe storm battered Indianapolis with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain. Temperatures dropped from the 90s to the 70s as winds reached 26 mph, causing damage and a man killed by a lightning strike in the West Indianapolis area. Collin Campbell collapsed from heat in the jail. efforts to revive him failed. Butler Day featured Butler College yell, colors, and a talk by Hilton A Brown on Butler College and the University of Indianapolis.
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Butler
Butler College
Bethany
Hilton A. Brown
University of Indianapolis
Oriental America at Park Theater Sets New Standard in Amusements
Mr Ishams Oriental America debuts in elite venues with lavish productions. New novelties abound as revivals of grand opera hits mix with farce and skits from the comedy world. Stunning costumes and rich scenic effects accompany a three performance run at the Park theater starting next Monday. Jno M Lilly notes remaining showings of Mc Sorleys twins this Friday and Saturday.
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Isham
Park Theater
Sound Money Democrats Split Over Third Ticket in Conference
Report from Indianapolis shows a provisional national democratic committee debating a possible third ticket to oppose McKinley and Bryan. Key figures from Pennsylvania Maryland and Massachusetts weigh support for a convention while Ohio and Kentucky delegates push for a northern southern balance and strong silver advocacy.
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National Democratic Committee
Indicz
Maryland
Masba
John ¢. Bullitt
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Readius
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Massachusetts
Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
McKinley
Hill
Bryan-Sewail
J. E. Semmes
Secret caucus shapes sound money strategy
At the Century club room in the Denison hotel delegates from states met before the afternoon session. Senator Broadhead presided as Eastern states resisted a national convention while advocates of a third ticket urged independence. A compromise formed to avoid public debate and back a unified plan.
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Century Club
Denison Hotel
Senator Broadhead
St. Louis
Bryan
McKinley
Indiana
President Cleveland denies advice on Indianapolis conference
The Evening Post publishes a telegram from Grover Cleveland denying giving any guidance about the Indianapolis conference. The message from Buzzards Bay Mass dated Aug 6 states it is absolutely untrue that the president has offered advice on the matter.
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Buzzard's Bay
Mass
Indianapolis
Prisoner Held After 45 Bouts Robbery Attempt in San Francisco
James Campbell, a 65 year old Hawaiian, claims he was held for over four hours by two men at the Occidental Hotel area. He says he was robbed of 505 in coin and pressured to sign a 320,000 payment order. Oliver Winthrop, previously tried for murder, is named as the main suspect. detectives continue to search for him and his confederate.
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Ifernoon
James Campbell
Hawaii
Fie
Rho
Vickers
Aready
Honolulu
Campbell
Third Ave
Oliver WY. Winthre
Campbells
Geary St.ears
Winthrop Dewn
Winneren
Asise
Jennie Mathews
Lewes Hill Ceretory
Yailer
Winthrop
Canimbell
Ree Oh
Indianapolis Telephone Franchise Deal Approved
The Board of Works and Phoenix Telephone Company signed a contract granting rights to construct and operate a full telephone system for about 2,000 subscribers within a 60 mile radius, with phased bonds and rates set for residences businesses and city services. Western Union and Postal Telegraph lines may go underground, construction planned in 30 to 40 days. births deaths and marriages listed follow.
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Ferin
Board At Works
Indianapois
Phoenix Telephone
Board of Works
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
KILLED BY A FLASH George Hobson in Indianapolis Storm
Early Friday morning George Hobson of Springfield Street Indianapolis was struck dead by lightning at the corner of River and Cottage avenues while walking to work at the Indianapolis abattoir. He stood six feet one inch, left a widow, and was found with a note praising his honesty. The bolt singed his hair and tore a hole in his hat, with the body turning black before arrival at the morgue.
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Spriisfield St
Indie Anola
River and
Cottage-aves
Indianapolis
Hobson
River-ave
Couttage-aves
Gragier
Castor
Whitsett
Springfield St
Feffered Bud Morrison Shot At 147 Maxwell Street
Bud Morrison, a horse trader, lies in City hospital with 65 bullet wounds in his back after a Thursday evening clash at 147 Maxwell Street. His son in law Frank Herrell and Frank's father Jeremiah Herrell were also involved and both were injured. Police report the dispute stemmed from domestic infidelity and liquor fueled fighting. the three men were taken to police court with cases continued to next Tuesday.
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Frank Herrell
Frank
Jeremiah Herrell
Maxwell St
Morrison
Jeremiah
Draarusy Frank
Morrison Herrell
Herrells
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and Vi over 36 hours
The 36 hour outlook covers Indianapolis and Vi with warm, fair conditions. Friday night and Saturday are expected to be calm and mild with no precipitation. At noon Friday the temperature was 2.
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Indianapolis
Acton Camp Meeting Association Plans Indiana Chautauqua
Directors say Hoosiers have outgrown camp meeting and will expand next year to an Indiana Chautauqua adding intellectual and social programs alongside religious ones. Plans to be refined at the May directors meeting. Officers elected: President Rev J W Dashiell Vice President D A Robertson Secretary G W Gadd Treasurer Geo Thodell.
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Acton Camp Meeting Association
J. W. Dashiell
D. A. Robertson
G. W. Gadd
Geo
Thodell
Woman injured in streetcar incident in Illinois Street area
A woman identified as Tom Collins’s sister suffered a severe head wound when an Illinois Street streetcar left Vernon Street before it stopped Thursday evening. Dr. Hodges treated the injuries. Constable Tolin reported Clarence Miller was fined Thursday for assault and larceny against his divorced wife and causing a disturbance at her home on 454 First Street Thursday night. Pershall clarified the alleged daughter claim and stated he has sheltered Mrs Miller due to her friendless condition since her divorce two years ago, noting he has resided behind her house and faced ongoing annoyance.
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Street’ Railway Company
Vermont-st
Hodges
John Pershall
Constablie’ Tolin
Clarence Miller
Pershall
Beed Your Horse Janes Dustless Oats and More
An odd clipped ad list mentions Beed Your Horse Janes Dustless Oats and hardwood mantels plus rates and a reference to practical architecture by Samuel G. Bartel and Faughy.
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Archi Faughy
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