Cowboy-Scoped Shooting Ends in Death in West and Washington
James Petro was shot and killed by Edward H. Hoffman in an upstairs room at the corner of West and Washington streets. Hoffman, claiming to be a cowboy from Montana, says the gun went off accidentally while he demonstrated a quick draw. Hoffman was arrested after fleeing the scene and waived examination, awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Petro
Edward H. Hoffman
West and
Washington-sts
Hoffman
Petro
Indianapolis
Montana
Hunter’s
Miss Addington
James
Petros
Annst
Hoosier News Digest with Aug events and incidents
Monday quota reports fairs and reunions across Indiana including Waynesburg, Grant county and Marion fairs, Evansville encampment, English soldiers reunion, Elkhart and Lafayette notices, and a large Shelbyville settlers meeting. Local crimes, accidents, and oddities touch Lafayette, Oxford, Richmond, Decatur, Michigan City, and Vincennes with injuries from cave-ins and train incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosiers
Mitchell
Williamsport
Fowler
Huntington
Waynesburg
Grant County
Marion
Evansville
English
Elkhart
Buck” Rynearson
Richmond
Nappanee
Lafayette
Shelbyville
Old Settlers
Hamilton County
Naplesville
Decatur
Harry Aldridge
Huntingburg
Michigan City
K. of L
Indianapolis
Geo. Burt
Lizzie Hampton
Oxford
Indiana
Mike MecNeary
Wm. McLin
John Morgan
Washington
McLin
Crown Point Register
Tae Sun
Cleveland
Sun
Vistula
Lange
Polo
Arles Grismiller
Gill Appleman
Ince
Michigan
Martinsville
James Jones
Mahbalasville
John Bothwell
Morgan County
Clevelands
Ohio
Andllinois
Brooketon
Chicago
Cincinnati
Panhandle
Pennsylvania
Winfe
Richard Hoke
Sullivan County
Riley Reed
Oakland City
Sherman Reeves
Sherman Grim
Grim
Multiple Violent Incidents Reported In Pike County
Reeves jailed after deadly assault on two men. A Pike County man named Simmons died from injuries inflicted by N. B. Hudson who was clubbed into submission before arrest. Two confidence men were roughed up and three circus men jailed following a bloody street fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Pike County
Simmons
N. B. Hudson
World and Local News Briefs From Chicago to Wyoming
A world wrap reports a Chicago lumber combine forming, St. Louis plans a large distillery, and a fresh start for Yellow Jack in Florida. Stockholm hosts the National YMCA convention, while McKinley campaigns protection in Georgia. Boulanger wins Somme deputies by 84 723 votes. A Rev W H Camp of Newark NJ dies by suicide. Congressman Matson rejects a government printers gift. Kreigerbund meets in Cleveland. Sioux on Pine Ridge warned. troops ordered. Beaman fatally shoots John Tabb in Sedalia Missouri after quarrel. Train robbers menace a Union Pacific near Dana Wyoming. brakeman and fireman wounded. posse pursues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Yellow Jack
Florida
Stockholm
McKinley
Georgia
Boulanger
Somme
Tll
Rev. W. H. Camp
Newark
N. J
Matson
Kreigerbund
North America
Cleveland
Pine Ridge Reservation
Wiliam Beaman
John Tabb
Sedalia
John
Beaman
Union Pacific
Dana
Wyoming
Posse
Fort Wayne temple filing and local affairs details
The report notes articles of incorporation for Fort Wayne temple No. 1 patriarchal circle filed Monday. It mentions ongoing Plymouth church talks with no decision, a Niagara Falls excursion last run August 28, and various city issues including gas ditch filling, police court plans, and a controversial suicide of Dr. A. K. Fischer. Market data covers provisions and local prices, with extensive lists for groceries and farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Fort Wayne
Plymouth Church
Edward P. Dickey
E. Walnut St
Maryland
William Hurley
Maple St
L. R. Sheets
New York
Bates House
Sheets
Gen. Harrison
Indianapolis
Irvin
Justice Feibleman
Martha Woolsey
Maren
Biggs
Lowe
Feibleman
Denny
Taylor
Tomlinson
Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
The Indianapolis and Chicago markets show mixed signals with wheat firming on receipts and corn weaker on white grades. Reports include bids on call for wheat corn and oats, with oats steady and hog and cattle receipts reflecting a steady to cautious market. telegraph summaries from Chicago and New York note varied futures and spot prices across grains and pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lion
Schnull & Krags
N. Y
New York
Limburg
Eaos
Mammoth
Alaska
U. S
Indianapolis
Chicaco
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Hoffman
Hr. Fischer
A. K. Fischer
de Glocke
Dr. Fischer
Munich
Sheboygan
Ph. D. Box
Plainfield
N. Tenn.st
Alabama
Stuation
Vermont-st
Georgia St
New York-st
Fuller and Fuller
THE
WHEN
Haas
Schindler, Mackinaw
Denison
Dianapo
Republican State Central Committee
E. B. Martindale
Geo. A. Taylor & Co
Virginia-are
John Kirsch
Marion County
Balser Kirsgh
AMTS _ s
Detroit
Ano Weanoneer
Big 4
Cor
Washington and
Meridiansts
R. M. Lockhart
T. Alex. Heron
Washington St
Bradley, Uollen & Cos
E. Washington-st
Walter Buhl & 60
Bates
Court Street
A. Crompton
Massachusetts
Indianapolis National ‘Bank
United States Depository
Oddfellows’ Hall
Havaser
Pres
Lataau
Dedert & Sudbrock
East Washington Street
Vance
Hasteen Street
Buffalo
Buffalo Shoe House
Short
H.N. Spaan
West
Washington Street
Major Taylor's
East
C. M. Rasch
Fashington Street
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