The White Caps Torture Initiation Exposed
A report from Evansville details the White Caps secret initiation, including a blood oath and a demand for 209 dollars, with candidates sworn to confess to crimes. A detective infiltrated the group, passed brutal tests, and learned the order aims to justify violent punishments while denying murder.
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Evansville
Harrison County
Gibson
Pike
Warrick
Spencer
Leavenworth
Corydon
English
Orange
Martin
Dubois
Michener
Michener Seeks Radical Action Over Indiana Outrages
Attorney general Michener returned from his White Cap mission to Crawford and Perry counties and will urge radical measures in a governor’s report due late next week. He said the outrages have been whitewashed and that the crimes are extensive, calling for actions to suppress them quickly.
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Michener
Indiana
Crawford
Perry
Sun
White Cap outrages: Corydon mob law and Knighthood exposed
Aug 18 Corydon reports a growing history of vigilante suppression under the White Cap brand. Accounts describe whipping, abductions, midnight raids, and organized mob violence by masked riders in Corydon and Harrison County, with reports of Knights of the Switch and governor intervention calls.
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Corydon
Soijt
Harrison County
Knights of the Switch
White Caps and vexed county justice in Corydon report
The account describes vigilante threats and mob pressure in Harrison County Corydon. John J. Miller identified as a suspect resisting grand jury questions. White Caps demanded tax relief and removal of officers. mobs and beatings followed in nearby towns. Multiple indictments and trials for whipping and assault are noted, including a notorious case of Sally Tipton and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Miller
Duke
Miller
M. W. Funk
Ramsey
Muller
Harrison County
Corydon
Knights of the Swifch
John Steersteter
Nansier
Tower
Nanser
Towers
Nesser
Harrison
Ega’nast
Grabill
Sally Tipton
Hiram Babcock
Harry Reed
New depot to be ready by Sept 10 and other city notes
A mixed city update reports a new depot to be ready September 10, malaria in the city tied to gas trenches, and a bomb hoax at the U S Express office. It notes nine hour day favors for master plumbers, church talks at Bethany Park and Plymouth church, and local political and civic items including hospital funding and camp openings.
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U. S. Express
Ffty
R. T. Matthews
Jabez Hall
Bethany Park
Chas. Raymond
S. Mississippi-st
Plymouth Church
Stout
Hendricks Club
Thurman
Bee
Northern Hospital For Insane
Logansport
State Treasury
Adj
Koontz
Evansville
Camp Gray
Sycamore Mining, Petroleum and Natural Gas Company
Fort Wayne Soap Works
John Burt
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Flanner & Buchanan
Gen. Harrison
W. P. Carter
San Antonio
Tex
E. Washingtonst
City Dispensary
G. W. Coombe
Carter
K. of L
Geiser disaster toll climbs with revised lists
In York on August 18 the corrected list from Capt. Moler shows 79 passengers and 83 crew lost. An informed passenger says several infants were aboard, pushing total deaths toward 125. Copenhagen authorities instruct Danish steamship lines to cover 50 percent of baggage loss claims.
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York
Moler
Copenhagen
A Romance of the Siokola Railroad Disaster
In Port Jarvis New York on Aug 18 Hannah Yearsel traveling under the name of her fiancé C A Slater after a Shahola wreck was brought to the Delaware house. Slater arrived at her bedside and the couple wed at once while she lay injured in bed with the groom beside her.
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Port Jarvis
N. Y
Shahola
Hannah Yearsel
C. A. Slater
Kansas City
Slater
Delaware House
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife's Companion in Seymour
Seymour Indiana August 18 Jesse White confronted Henry Leobine with his wife on a street and fatally wounded him in the face. White arrested and held on $1000 bond for circuit court. Both parties are highly connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Jesse White
Henry Leob- Ine
White
Seventeen Bombs Found in Newport Scrap Iron
In a Newport Kentucky steel works scrap pile a total of seventeen genuine dynamite bombs were discovered. The scrap iron had been shipped from Chicago and officials believe the bombs entered the scrap by accident.
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Cincinnati
Newport
Steel Works
Chicago
Religious Talks Set At Multiple City Churches
Robt. W. Douglass holds morning and evening services at Friends church. Rev. Ed. Scott of Logansport preaches at Tabernacle Sunday morning. Rev. R. D. Lucas from Des Moines speaks at Central Christian church. Mrs. L. O. Robinson at Central Ave M. E. hosts Sunday morning sermon. Dr. Keen discusses Secular Advantages of a Religious Life at Robert’s Park church with morning topics “A Fire in Coals” and “Historic Continuity.” Kav ie Cullich gives morning and evening talks at Plymouth on themes including “A Fire in Coals.”
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W. Douglass
Friends Church
Ed. Scott
Logansport
Tabernacle
R. D. Lucas
Des Moines
Central Christian Church
L. 0. Robinson
Evergeist
Central-ave. M. E
Dr. Keen
Robert’s Park Church
Kavie Cullich
Plymouth
Was It Rich The School Board Bivard Gas Contract
The school board awarded a gas contract to the Trust Company Friday evening without inviting competitive bids. Comments from local gas firms express disapproval and claim procedures were not properly followed. Secretary Maus of Stead Ripple Gas says gas will be sold only at ordinance rates, while Mr. Picket of Indianapolis company laments lost bid opportunities.
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Schoel Board
Maus
Stead Ripple Gas Company
Picket
Indianapolis
Women assault man on Madison Street. loot recovered
At dawn on Madison Street three women assaulted a richly dressed man. Two restrained him while a third struck his face with a blunt instrument. Police captured the two fleeing in a following hansom. large sums of money were found on the women. The injured man is under physician care and is dangerously hurt.
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Curiaco
Madison St
Three Rounds Fight Ends as Marine Wins
In New York on Aug 14 Jack Varley and La Blanche met in three rounds of nine minutes. La Blanche, the marine, dominated after a fierce first round. Varley stood, was knocked down, and finally quit, confirming the marine's easy victory.
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Jack Variey
New York
Jack Varley
la Blanche
Varley
War news and society notes from Stevens county and beyond
War continues in Stevens county as reports describe an alarming uprising in the Spanish army. Cargo and financial news mingle with social tidings including clergy endorsements, emigration, and a Detroit engineers’ brotherhood celebration.
Additional State figures in Huntington death and local incidents
The Huntington Herald reports John Overhall as a respected citizen dies in Huntington. Harry Aldridge fatally falls from a switch engine in Lafayette. Mrs. Fleming of Fort Wayne killed by a Detroit train. A Niagara Falls excursion is noted. County infirmary issues in Huntington are under heated scrutiny. Mrs. Bradenberger in Center township attempts suicide cutting wrists and throat. County treasurer Fort is $18 000 short after bondmen review at Greenfield. He surrendered $10 000 in notes and a deed to his 21 acre farm. New sideboards at Win L Biders.
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John Overhall
Huntington
Harry Aldridge
Lafayette
Friay
James Fleming
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Niagara
Huntington Herald
Bradenberger
Center Township
Vanderburgh County
Fort
Greenfield
Senators and Hoosiers Battle In Rain Shortened Tilt
In Washington the Senators and Indianapolis played to a 9 7 score before rain halted play after five innings. McGeachy, Donnelly, Mack and Glasscock produced notable hits for Indianapolis while Daily and Fuller contributed for Washington with solid defense and runs. Umpire Valentine oversaw a brisk game as cloudbursts cut attendance to about 1,200.
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Senators
Pas Capital Park
Washigton
Valentte
Shartly
Boyle
Myers
Hoosier
Whitney
Mack
Daly
Glasscock
Schoeneck
Hoosiers
Fuller
Wilmot
Bassett
Seery
O’brien
McGeachy
Denny
Hoy
Daily
Hines
Shock
Todianapolis
Indianapolis
Washington
R. B
Boy
Meyers
O Brien
Donnelly
Whitter
House O'Brien
Scery
Glasseeck
Wesbington
Indianapols
Valentine
City Train Market and Grain Prices Report
Inspection notes show wheat then corn and oats arrivals and on hand movement. Market bids list No 2 red and white corn values, oats and rye quotes, with offers for wagon wheat and corn. Local receipts trend down while overall market holds firm amid mixed demand and regional quotes.
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U. S&s
Invianapolis
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