Aunt Kate Ishman Found Dead in Tarnished Hovel
Aged white woman known as Aunt Kate Ishman is found dead in a dilapidated frame house near the Big Four track north of Highthst Street. Investigators report signs of strangulation and decomposition, with a ghastly scene and a cat-feast on her left arm. Neighbors failed to notify authorities promptly. deputy coroner Kregelo took the body to Greenlawn cemetery vault.
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Kate Mus
Mrs. Pulley
Big Four Track
Highthst
Kate
Tshman
Kregelo
Greenlawn Cemetery
Hille
Train Wreckers Derail Express Near Waco Killing One
Train wreckers derailed the night express six miles west of Waco early Thursday. The engineer was killed, the fireman and six passengers were fatally injured. A meeting pledged lynching of the robbers once caught as the aroused community learned of the booty taken in the attack.
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Berail
Waco
Tex
Express Collision Near Zanesville Reported Casualties Unknown
An express and an excursion train on the C and railroad collided five miles east of Zanesville. Wild rumors say up to thirty killed. Details unavailable. Reports from Richfield Springs note a local maniac on a Baltimore and Ohio sale. In Chicago a pooling arrangement prompts withdrawal of limited expresses to the Missouri river. Boston changes: Hines and Higgins to be signed. O’Rourke and Klusman released.
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Zanesville
Garrett
Richfield Springs
Robert Garratt
Baltimore & Ohio
Jay Gould
Chcaco
Missouri River
Boston
Sowden
The
Bostons
Hines
Higgins
O’rourke
Klusman
Wire Whispers From The District Newsroom
Gould is reported as never better in his life. An ore of Wells College burned. Joss received $100. A Steel works in Cleveland burned. Street railway electricity at Dayton connected with the telephone exchange and destroyed it Thursday. Senator Cullom says he is no alarmist but the United States should watch Can ace. 528 she is a menace we have reason to fear.
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Gould
Wells College
Joss
Cleveland
Dayton
Cullom
United States
Canace
Wreck Victims In Big Four Crash Near Morgantown
Mrs Way and Jacob Eckert’s daughter Rosa Way describe the Big Four wreck four miles above Morgantown as a rail break caused rear coaches to plunge 20 feet. Charles Eckert, injured, lost an eye and is home in Kregele’s ambulance. Jacob Eckert’s injuries are likely fatal. Mrs Hancock suffered a broken collarbone.
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Charles Eckert
Martinsville
Meridian St
Kregele
Jacob Hekert
Rosa Way
Jacob Hebert
Sun
Morgantown
Huston Praises Republican Convention Nominations
Chairman Huston of the Republican state central committee praised the state convention nominations as strong and harmonious. He favored Hovey and Chase, noting broad support and a near consensus, while explaining Steele’s loss was due to district politics and readiness for Congress. He also commented on the Carlisle-Thoebe contest and noted readers’ use of his wit.
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Paliks
Huston
Republican State Central Committee
Hovey
Chase
Eld
Republican Party
Porter
Steele
Congress
The
Sun
The Funeral Train Delayed Arrival To New York
A Sheridan funeral train arrived in New York two and a half hours late due to a transfer misunderstanding at Walpole Massachusetts. Crowds lined the route with heads uncovered as the locomotive and crew who had served under Sheridan in the war ferried to Jersey City and then proceeded to Washington, aiming to reach at 2 30 but departing from the final leg at nine.
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New York
Sheridan
Walpole
Mass
Jersey City
Maryland
Washington
Train Robbery Lighted by Recovered Loot
A bold August 4 train robbery on the Missouri Pacific railway see where $17,000 was taken. Two farmers encountered the thief on the road that night and recovered a money package dropped in flight. They returned it to the railway, revealing the crime. Also, a fire at the West End electric light works in Pittsburgh caused $30,000 loss.
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Jefferson CiTy
Ave
Missouri Pacifi Railway
No Blame as Money Runs Short for Blaine Visit Crowd
New York Aug 9 Spl The Sam Sloan set sail near 8 am with much of the Wednesday crowd aboard to meet Blaine. With no sight of the City of New York spirits fall while weather and fog delay arrival. If the steamer misses sight by night some will borrow money to return home. Notables aboard include James G Blaine Jr and wife Walker Blaine Mrs A L Conger R C Kerins and daughter W W Phelps Murat Halstead Jerome Deasy W W Johnson Gen Adam King and state representatives. The Republican parade will open with a giant canvas ball 42 feet in circumference rolled on a wheel with symbolic state counts. Over 3,000 pounds weight and 15 gross of screws plus 128 belts used in its construction.
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New York
Sam Sloan
Bay
Blaine
Sloan
James G. Blaine, Jr
Walker Blaine
A. L. Conger
R. C. Kerins
W. W. Phelps
Murat Halstead
Jerome Deasy
W. W. Johnson
Adam King
Cumberland
Union
Democrats and Probs Opinion of Ticket and Platform
Jewett voices affable forme and quips on the Republican convention. He says Hovey and Matson could debate and predicts the Democratic ticket will lead the state campaign through steady management. Hale of the Prohibition Committee backs the local option plank and says prohibitionists can pressure the GOP harder on that issue.
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Jewett
Marc
Col. Matson
Gen. Hovey
Democracy
Hovey
Matson
William B. Hale
Prohibition State Committee
Chase
County Politics and Tom Taggart’s Marion County Views
County politics mix with remarks by Chairman Tom Taggart on Harrison support in Marion County. He says Democrats hustle and exposes discontent with 1,900 Harrison majority claims. He notes Democrat bolt behavior, Republican converts, and local candidates’ campaign approaches amid tariff concerns.
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Tom Tazsgert
Marion County
Tom Taggart
Harrison
Pye
Cleveland
Lee Fulmer
Langstaff
Bigham
Libel suit looms as royal commission hears Times case
New York Aug 9 royal commission from England probes testimony for C G Francklyn libel suit against the Times. Francklyn lately jailed on misappropriation charges tied to funds for a titled English relative. Lucy Parsons is defiant in Eudey Lond Carcaco dispatch claiming her son will be raised anarchist and asserts she told Judge Gary he is a murderer. New Hat Racks at Wm L Eider's.
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New York
England
The
Times
C. G. Francklyn
Euey Es
Carcaco
Lucy Parsons
Gary
Drowned Five Ladies in Camden Pleasure Yacht
Camden, Aug 9. Five ladies on a yacht with five sailors drowned when a sudden squall capsized the craft as the women hid in the cabin. The sailors were saved after lengthy exposure in the water. The saved men heard the women’s frantic struggles but could not help.
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Camden
N.J
Noth’ng
Slaughter at the Third New Yorkers Defeat Hoosiers
In New York on August 8, the Giants beat Indianapolis 4 to 1 after a pitching duel led by Timothy Keefe for New York and a solid defensive effort. Tiernan and Daily provided early offense, while Keefe and the New York defense thwarted the Hoosiers’ attempts. Slattery and Hines contributed in critical moments as the game unfolded over two hours with 4,000 spectators.
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New York
Denny
Buckley
Daly
Boyle
Myers
Indianapolis
Keefe
Ewing
Giants
Kelly
Henri Boyle
Ward
Richardson
Tiernan
Conner
Timothy Keefe
Seery
Hines
O'Rourke
Bassell
MecGeachy
Whitney
Slattery
Glasscock
Bassett
Daily
McGeachy
Connor
Sweet Timothy Keefe
Hoosiers
O’rourke
O. AE
Dally
Whitey
Bowe
York
Daily, Hires
Indianapolisi
Erving
Vampire
Kely
Maxwell Must Hang as Gov Rules Friday Execution
The Death Watch notes Maxwell will be executed on Friday morning after Gov. Morehouse declined to intervene. Prison officials prepare the gallows, embalming of Maxwell's body will follow for shipment to England per his mother's order, while Landgraff faces a concurrent fate. Maxwell shows appetite and routines typical of a condemned man as he awaits death.
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St. Louis
Maxwall
Moorehouse
C. Arthur Pretler
Morehouse
Maxwell
Landgraff
England
Hyde
Gov. Morehouse
Maxvwell
Aftermath of Convention Leaves Delegates Mixed Over Robertson
In the hotel lobbies Wednesday night delegates and candidates shared a scene of uneasy calm after a day of political battle. Roberson’s supporters mourned his continued candidacy while critics spoke of political demise. The crowd praised the two nominees as they greeted each other, and Chase endured a long, strenuous reception as the party navigated the aftermath.
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Col. Robertson
Robertson
Chase
City Court Cases Include Robbery Charges and Acquittal
John Spellman faced police court for alleged robbery of J W Dunn, a convention delegate, with Dunn fined for intoxication and Spellman’s case continued. W T Moore known as the crook was fined for assault and disturbance. Charles Harter was acquitted of robbing Fred Felkenberger for $55 at a West Washington saloon.
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Miems
John Spellman
J. W. Dunn
Dunn
Spellman
W.T. Moore
Tom McMillan
Denison House
Charles Harter
Fred Felkenberger
State Board Endorses Cattle Kill Rule in Health Meeting
The state board of health met Thursday to review killing diseased cattle by city officials. They endorsed the city board of health action and adopted a resolution requiring local authorities to notify owners to kill affected cattle and horses with glanders or cancer sawed conditions, with authorities authorized to destroy noncompliant animals.
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State Board of Health
City Board of Health
Gormans Open Theatre Season In City With Minstrels
The Gormans bring their spectacular minstrels for two nights and a Saturday matinee at English opera house. The popular prices are set as they headline opening week. The troupe are well known givers of good entertainments and are expected to draw large audiences.
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Gormans
Gorman
English Opera House
Paris Quiet After Government Survives Crisis
Paris reports a calm city as officials declare the government has weathered a dangerous crisis on Wednesday and that immediate danger has passed. The status reassures residents amid heightened security and public concern.
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Paris
Reunion of West Virginia army draws thousands at camp
The Blue and Gray notes a grand success as about 3,000 union and 1,000 ex confederate soldiers gather in camp at Gallopolis. Weather forecast for Indiana calls for fair, slightly cooler conditions. Niagara Falls excursion details and prices are listed with travel notes and a general agent contact.
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Gallizolis
Army of West Virginia
Romance of Babies Ends in Elopement Near Philadelphia
William Douglas a grocer's son and Lucy Pangera a 12 year old Italian girl ran away from Prattsburg Pennsylvania to Philadelphia to wed after a river excursion where she was saved from drowning. They planned the elopement for weeks with about $40 saved and tickets bought for Philadelphia. The pursuit began as both families learned of the disappearance.
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Prttsburg
Douglas
Lucy Pangera
William
Ohio River
Lucy
Philadelphia
Douglases
Wiliam
Arone
Severe storms devastate Indiana towns with lightning and hail
Lightning and hail struck Connersville and Milroy regions killing horses and damaging barns houses and outbuildings. Anna Green was fatally struck near Fairview Township while David Baker aged 83 was stunned by a stroke of electricity. Dozens of structures including Powells barn and Heeders chimney roof suffered fire and destruction.
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Connersville
Ird
Fairview Township
Anna Green
Joseph Jackson
David Baker
G. G. Powell
Doshetry
Peter Clark
East Connersville
Martin Heeder
J. H. Jewel
Milroy
John Hishire
Jas. Butler
David Fry
Liberty
Corydon
Paul Bigiler
Investigation demand sparks post office crowd clash in Greencastle
In Greencastle Indiana on August 9 a dispute erupts near the post office as Cal and Huey clash over electric light and gas policy. Darnell denounces accusers while vowing inquiry into alleged theft and council corruption. Riley’s general store in Greencastle burglarized. $75 in goods stolen. two tramp-like suspects fled on the 3am train to Indianapolis.
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Cal
Darnell
M. S. Huey
Huey
Indianapolis
Sim Coy
Greencastle
Ind
J— Riley
South Greencastile
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Fthenes
Woodruft Place
Reformatory
Taye
Indiana
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Put-in-Bay
Island
W. H. Fisuir
Pittsburg
Wiliam Douglass
Sita Little Sweetheart
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