Murder Tragedy at Lopez Mumaugh Home Ends in Double Death
Miss Mary Wuensch, 23, dies after a gunman shot her through the breast during an incident at the Illinois and Wisconsin streets residence. Mumaugh then killed himself, his death linked to a suicide after pursuing his divorced wife. Autopsy notes the bullet path through the lung and ribs, with pneumonia as a contributing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wuensch
Lopez Mumaugh
Illinois
Wiscon_sin-sts
Wisconsin-st
Mumaugh
Dr. Storch
Mumraugh
Miss Wuensch
St. Marys Church
Lesden
Storch
Varnish Factory Fire Threatens Nearby Structures in Indianapolis
An early morning blaze at the Indianapolis Varnish Company plant near Pine Street and Chiosts disabled a 20 by 20 foot straining house filled with varnish and solvents. Water runoff carried burning oil, but by 10 oClock the danger subsided. Secretary Knodel valued the loss at 1500 dollars with light insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Inc
Indianapolis Varnish Company
Knodel
Sun
Public Works Board Talks Pole Tax With Telephone Firm
The Board of public works met with long distance telephone company representatives on Tuesday. The firm was told it must pay a 3 tax for each pole and will consider the proposal before a second meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Earthquake Shock Felt in San Francisco and San Diego
A heavy earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco around 2 o clock Wednesday morning. Two distinct shocks were reported at San Diego. The item notes reader testimonials about Hood's Sarsaparilla as reliable and worthy of confidence.
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San Francisco
San Diego
Hood
Shoot Dead While Asleep and Man Hangs Self in Brooklyn
New York August 9 a Brooklyn baker John Miester fatally shot his wife in their Sackett and Henry streets home then wounded himself and hanged himself after a failed attempt to kill her. He had been drinking and quarrelling, buying pistols the day before. The report also lists numerous local notices including pardons, divorces, marriages, and minor crimes with details on individuals and cases across Indiana and nearby areas.
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New York
John Miester
Sackett and
Henry Sts
Brooklyn
Meister
Plasterers and Union Clash Over Proposed Wage Cut
The plasterers union No. 46 and local contractors clash over a wage scale, last spring set at 45 cents an hour. Contractors seek at least 40 cents amid dull season. Union warns of a strike of 125 members if any reduction is enforced. Union members insist current pay is already low and refuse overtures. Contractors anticipate formal request soon and a serious showdown.
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Journeymen’s Union No. 46
Meridian St
Sun
Jos. Dunlap
Damages Sought After Street Car Collision Injures Children
Ephraim Kroot seeks 410000 over a July 18 accident on Washington street near Virginia avenue that killed Isaac Kroot and injured 11 year old Isadore. Isadore asks 20000 for severe injuries, Susanna Weber sues for 7000 after a May 14 alighting incident, and Thomas B Holmes seeks 5000 for fright and injuries from a July incident.
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Ephriam Kroot
Isaac Kroot
Isadore Kroot
Washington St
Virginia Ave
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Susanna Weber
Noble and
Washington Sts
Thomas B. Holmes
Citizen’s Street Railway Company
Madison bank closes as clearinghouse suspends checks
New York reports Madison bank at Twenty-fifth Street failed to open on Wednesday. Clearinghouse refused to clear its checks after learning the bank’s capital of 500 000 was impaired. In two months deposits fell by 1 000 000, but depositors are to be paid in full. Other notes mention Linden steel company extension request, judgments totaling 061 000 against it, and the Commercial bank of Minneapolis and Colfax Bank suspensions with 200 000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Bank
Twenty-fifth-st
Clearing House
Prrrsumne
Linden Steel Company
Mixmarours
Commercial Bank
Coufax
Wash
Bank of Colfax
Hawkins
Young
Burke
Pbenic
John W. Kern
Burks
Messrs
Eleanor Released From Reform School In Damages Case
Eleanor Mullen known as Katie Fay was released from the Indiana reform school for girls by Judge Cox who ruled the court lacked certainty of the judgment. He affirmed police court authority for reform school sentence and signals a probable heavy damages suit by the girl’s attorney.
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Eleanor Mullen
Katie Fay
Indiana Reform School For Girls
Cox
Eleanor
Receiver sought for South Bend wagon works firm
Laporte Ind Aug 9 As result of the failure of the South Bend wagon works at Mishawaka application was made Tuesday to Judge Noyes for the appointment of a receiver for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
South Bend Wagon Works
Mishawaka
Noyes
Burglary Intruder Meets Gun When Cosby Fires Shot
Chas Cosby a millwright near the insane hospital confronted a burglar inside his home. After firing at a shadow, Cosby found a man in a closet and pressed the shotgun to the intruder’s chest. The cap failed to ignite. Cosby then assaulted the intruder until dragged before Justice Martin and sent to the grand jury. The stranger John Haynes, claims a white man was present. Haynes later jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cosby
Insane Hospital
Cosby
Martin
Sloughville
Grand Jury
John Haynes
Fayres
Eagle Creek
Haynes
Sullivan's Diary Nostalgic Satire of City Woes
A satirical diary recounts municipal woes in a city, ridiculing public shirks who advance funds to contractors, garbage collection complaints, and campaign finance economizing. The narrator mentions a veterans encampment, a planned fireworks display, and a plan to launch a rocket at the municipal mummy, the cadı.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepy
G. A. RR
Cadi
Gilderoy
Day of Caucuses in Congress as Silver Issue Dominates
In Wash ington Aug 9 the houses adjourn until Thursday as caucuses mark the day. Silver supporters, reform Democrats, and anti silver groups push policy, with plans to muzzle obstruction if filibustering arises. Representative Bland says pro silver constituencies fear the clamor and may yield under public pressure.
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Hixing
Washeton
House
Senate
Wash Hincron
Bland
Neal for Governor: Ohio Democrats back Neal to challenge McKinley
Cincinnati August 9 The Ohio Democratic Party is close to nominating a man to oppose Governor McKinley in the gubernatorial race. Most expect Lawrence T. Neal to win the nomination. Supporters say he will be the candidate after the first ballot and will begin celebrating by painting the town.
Utes Trouble Settlers Prompt Pursuit by Mounted Men
Durance reports that Ute Indians are causing trouble along the border of the reservation, with plundering of white settlers noted. Twenty five mounted men are in pursuit and the militia may be called out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durance
Judge Grants Hearing on World’s Fair Injunction Dismissal
Judge Goggins granted the world's fair commissioners a hearing to dismiss Judge Stein's injunction, with proceedings set for Friday as officials prepare to open the fair on Sunday.
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Chcaco
Aug. Y
Goggins
Stein
Par-nellites reject home rule at Dublin convention
At a Parnellite convention in Dublin on August 9 the group rejected home rule claiming it would constrain the Irish legislature and fail to meet Irish demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuin
Parnellites
U S Takes Hand In Suspended Bank Affairs
Receiver Hawkins leads the Indianapolis national bank audit as assets are tallied and classified into good doubtful and worthless. A treasury transfer reduces assets by about 180000, while prosecutors weigh criminal action amid secrecy. Cabinet Company receiver Anderson cuts staff and disputes uncollateralized loan rumors.
Bank Receiver Describes Wealth Drain From Financial Flurry
Receiver Hawkins notes a large share of Indianapolis National Bank depositors are poor. He recalls Haughey’s long school board ties and teachers with money in the bank. Hawkins visited Chicago banks for tips after his appointment, learning stories of the Cudahy failure and a drained currency market. He cites a seamstress hiding savings and a county treasurer pawned encampment bonds from a poor man who invested $8,000, showing money hoarding amid the panic.
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Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Cudahy
Chicago
New York
Oll
Anderson Called Eas May See Radical Street Railway Changes
A. A. Anderson faced rumors of major management changes at Citizens' street railway as stockholders meet. After his discharge as secretary by President Mason and Superintendent Boyd's resignation, Anderson avoided specifics when pressed about a Pittsburg visit and possible new leadership, saying he would not take the superintendent post.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
A. A. Anderson
Pittsburg
Megara, McKee and Verner
Anderson
Mason
Supt. Boyd
Tae Sun
Boyd
Sun
Br. Anderson
Indianapolis Cabinet Works
Mr. Anderson
Messrs. McKee and
Verner
Weather forecast fair and warmer with increasing clouds
A fair and slightly warmer pattern is expected Wednesday night with a rise in temperatures. Thursday will bring increasing cloudiness and warmer daytime conditions.
Earthquakes Reported in Austria and Storm News Across Regions
Earthquakes reported from North Styria Austria. Cloud bursts damaged railroad property near Pueblo Colorado. Gratz in Styria flooded and stock drowned. Virginia day at the world’s fair and a Knights of Pythias parade. London stock market quiet and American securities weaker on New York advices. Government crackdown on a dynamite plot with conspirators to be shot or exiled. Hawaiian province plans public works and a 400 man national guard. Blount to be relieved by Grover. Walden fishing house dedication at world’s fair. Cholera fears aboard Massilia quarantine in New York. Moracas on steamer Karsmina recovering. Dyeing and Cleaning listing for Smith’s dye works.
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Gratz
Styria
Virginia
Knights of Pythias
London
New York
Columbia
Blount
Grover
Chicago
Jenank Walton
Wall St
Madison Bank
Massilia
Naples
Hoffman's Island
Lorenzo Moracas
Karsmina
Cigar firm hit by union boycott ends in creditor assignment
Joseph M. Ryder, a cigar and liquor dealer at 145 W Washington St, assigned his assets for creditors to Thomas Hanna. He cites a four year union prosecution over counterfeit labels and a renewed boycott as key causes. Assets show stock 5001.85, receivables 487? details, liabilities 9637.65, net $110.47, with $1600 doubtful. Ryder expects to continue business with wife optimistic.
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Joseph M. Ryder
Washington St
Thomas Hanna
Tur Sun
Ryder
the Sun
Cigarmakers’ Union
Pickard & Co
Cincinnati
New Mown Garbage Stirs West Indianapolis Noses
A West Indianapolis committee urged the Board of Public Works to address a foul odor from the new zuarbeze plant. Health official Dr. Morrison toured the crematory and found no clear issue, noting garbage scent is expected near disposal sites. He promised a further ordinance check, and the committee left reassured.
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Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Morrison
Brisk Hotel Blaze Roasts Horses and Hotel Annex
Brisk blaze at James Jacobs livery stables in Goshen Indiana scorching twenty horses some valued private stock. Fire spread to the Hascall hotel servants annex then to the main hotel damaged wings and forced guests into the street in night clothes. Losses: Jacob $6000 with $4000 insurance hotel $5000 fully insured. suspected incendiary origin. Also notes on cement quality complaints and city inspectors. Five city employees spent two hours in police court with two inspectors earning $75 for influence.
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Goshen
Ind
James Jacob
Hotel Hascall
Smpire
Jacob
Board of Public Works
Morris Defrees
Encampment Plans Across Indiana With Large Veteran Presence
Boone county to send 350 veterans and Vigo county battalion of 400 will be quartered in West Indianapolis during the encampment. Reception committee to meet Wednesday night to plan welcomes. Central Traffic Association offers one cent per mile round trip on roads east of Chicago. Evansville Admiral Farragut post to occupy Sentinel building. Eleanor Ransom of Los Angeles will attend as a noted old army nurse. Postmaster Thompson to add mail carriers and stamp windows for visitors. Decatur post headquarters at old Gen Morr ia home stead on Central ave with tents nearby. New parlor goods at Wm L Elder's.
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June Farmer
Hadleysvn
Indianapolis
Barris
Susan Payton
Lafayette
Clara J. Berry
Orlie C
Joseph Klosterman
Cincinnati
Ele
Charles Simme
Haughville
Simig
Mary Davia
Indiana
Irvington
Davis
Benj. Lawrence
Daisy Seiders
W. H. Seiders
Broadway
Joseph Newsome
St. Louis
James Moran
Greenfield
Elizabeth Schrader
St. Mary’s Church
Scheidler
Moran
William Cook
Woodside
W. South St
Eva L. Waterson
Marshall F
Grocers’ Association
Board of Trade
Chas
Stuckmeyer
Frank Pittman
Edward Caffyn
Association
Thornton
J. A. Wilkens
Wilkens
Chas. Kinney
J. McElwee
Northern Indiana
Muncie
Acériath Emerson
John Emerson
Wilkin
Catharine Smith
Alfred
Lexington Ave
Alf
Burrus
Issac
Ells Qlair
Henry
Emma Craig
Mrs. Highland
Jno
Clara Wood
Mrs. Broughton
Alfred and
Roette Fricke
Harry and
Maud Angle
James
Margaret Kelly
Edward and
Mary Resner
Mamie McHitie
Frank and
Etta Line
H. G
Hattie Kernoodle
Mrs. Eddy
Walter BE
Taylor
Katie Jacob
Edward Crawley
Georgiana O'Leary
Coleus
Wm. E. Stiers
Alice Grace Wayne
Jas
Hawk
Boone County
Vigo County
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Admiral Farragut Post
Evansville
Sentinel
Eleanor Ransom
Los Angeles
Cal
Thompson
Decatur, II
United States
Gen. Morria
Central Ave
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Ater
Burze
Parisons
Matthews
B. Dele
North
Dan Parragon
Lebanon
Jane Abbott
Franklin County
State Tax Board
Moore
Chicago & Southeastern Railroad
Gorham Bank
Sullivan
U. S
Urs
Hawking
Kr. Hawkins
Secretary of the Treasury
U.S
Department
Materilly
Cabinet Company
Indiana Trust Company
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Percival Coffin
Denison House
Fisher
Bank of Commerce
EAS
Verner and
Byrke
North Styria
Austria
South Wayne
Wig
Pueblo
Col
Simith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvanie-at
J. MM. Ryder
Bizat
Wm. L. Elder
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