Bloody shirt found on Fall Creek banks sparks mystery
A colored woman found a bloodstained blue negligee shirt and blue coat near Fall Creek west of Northwestern Ave. A note and letter suggest a dramatic backstory. Police caution, possibilities include a concealed body, a pistol hole, or a large joke. witnesses vary on who found the clothes and noises heard nearby.
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Fall Creek
Northwestern Ave
Ernoon
Rankin
Wilmington-age
Pralice
Harrison Taylor
Estella Jones
Isabhel St
Taylor
Rose Austin
Jones
Austin
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Oakland
Mexico
Madge
Seary
Constable Henninger Shot During Writ Service at Wakefield Home
Constable John F. Henninger was shot in the hip and leg while serving a writ of replevin on William Wakefield in the Wakefield home at 844 Holbrock street. Wakefield, a Black man, allegedly opened fire with a 382 caliber revolver after antagonism over a stove sale. Henninger, living at Brightwood, was taken to City hospital in serious condition as a crowd watched. Wakefield fled and was not captured.
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William Wakefield
Holbrock-st. Wakefield
Koehring
Virginia Ave
Ftrm
Henninger
Wake- KL
Iiger
Finer
Wakefield
Hnnninger
Uble
Seri
Bloyvdave
Brightwood
Bloydave
Koehring Bros
Charles Koehring
British Consul Says We Can Produce All The Sugar
Aug 23 London reports the United States will soon derive beet sugar worth about 100 million dollars annually. Consul Wyndham notes beet sugar growth outpaces other regions and highlights Colorado Nebraska and Illinois as prime beet districts. A Rocky Ford Colorado factory cost 1 million dollars and proves the valley is ideal for beet cultivation with water fuel and land resources. Some firms may build additional factories east and west of Rocky Ford.
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Ington
United States
Braska
Illinois
Rocky Ford
Col
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
British Buoy Wins Captured Troops and Equipage at Kal-9
An official dispatch reports Col Williams near Kal-9 capturing an enemy column after a sharp fight. Eighteen prisoners were taken including Bloemhof, with a thousand rounds of ammunition and wagons seized. Frontline movements described as Turkish frontier actions and a mobed threat from Galatz.
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Col. Williams
Kal- 9
Bizenplats
Bloemhof
Press-Post in Columbus Faces Editorial Crisis
The Aug 2 issue shows the Press-Post dedicating first page to editorials about its troubles while boilerplate ads fill the rest with no local or telegraph news. Reportedly publisher Jones may "rat" the office if typos force only copy from the Newswriters' union.
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Columbus
Press- Post
Jones
Morton Daughter Rumor Ties to European Noble
Gossip from Newport on August 23 reports Miss Helen Morton daughter of Levi P. Morton is engaged to Count De Perigord younger son of Duc De Tallyrand. A separate fire call involved boys burning sulphur balls at N 1li fringe, but there was no loss.
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Newport, R. 1
Helen Morton
Levi P. Morton
Count de Perigord
Duc de Tallyrand
Prominent Linn County man confesses to aiding Bender family slaying
Albany Ore August 23 Cornelius Stone a noted Linn county citizen admits helping kill the Bender family in Kansas He says he was among twelve men who executed the father mother son and daughter and buried the bodies near the Bender inn
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Albany
Ore
Cornelius Stone
Linn Coun
Ender Inn
Fight Over Condemnation of Two West Bates Buildings
Owners D B Hosbrook and C Williams with lawyers and contractor appeared to argue the two story brick structures west of the Bates house site are not dangerous except the rear L shaped section to be torn down. They questioned razing costs and party wall placement on hotel property. They planned repairs and a new building after Singer lease ends in two years. The board took the matter under advisement while noting hotel interest and a possible price offer. Weekly payrolls for brick, bridge, sewer, flushing, and street repair gangs were approved, and N Gale street property owners refused cement walk charges. A cement walk and curb project was approved for Summit street from Southeastern Avenue to Bates Street.
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Bates House
D. B. Hosbrook
C. Williams
Duncan and
Hornbrook
Ehover
Williams
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Bridge Gang
Flushing Gang
Sixteenth St
N. Gale St
Sahm
Summit-st
Southeastern-ave
Bates-st
Valuable Letters Lost From Spanish American War Records
Washington reports the loss of secret dispatches between army signal corps officers and headquarters. The missing Col Allen to Gen Greeley message about Cervera at Santiago Harbor is deemed crucial in the Sampson delay claim. Gen Greeley, now in the Philippines, holds answers as war and navy officials probe the archives.
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Washington
Army Signal Corps
Shley
Col. Allen
Signal Corps
Gen. Greeley
Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
Parker
Schley Counsel
Navy Department
Secret Service
Philippines
War
Navy Departments
Shea Sues for 15000 Damages in Political Slur Case
Michael J. Shea sues James Reilly Jerorian Collins and Mert OConnell for 15000 alleging public accusations that he is the gas lobby candidate. Shea claims the charges misstate his anti gas meter campaign and that gas companies contributed 1000 to his opponent.
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Michael J. Shea
Saittst James
Maree Quits After Ballot Position Dispute
Maree McAfee withdraws from the Democratic race for councilman at large claiming ballot placement was unfair. He says Chairman Fanning wrote his petition after a Milwaukee trip and cites evidence that Madden and Costello filed later but received preferred positions on the ticket.
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Fanning
Milwaukee
Madden and
Costello
Moore Men Know the Machine s Tricks
Moore supporters claim major gains offset inroads by rivals as Moore’s organization tracks every machine move. Headquarter confidence grows though concern lingers that the machine has a final card. Big money is expected from vaquero groups Saturday and Sunday nights as the endgame approaches.
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Moore
Vaqubrelles
Campaign Lie Denied in Moore Lieber Tie Up
Jim Keach accuses Albert Lieber of backers aiding Moore. Moore denies the charge and labels it a campaign lie. Charles Roth of Indianapolis Brewing Co dismisses Keach and questions his party status and employment.
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Moore
Keach
Lieter
Charles C. Roth
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Saturday indicates generally fair conditions with a cooler night and day. Early readings show 71 at 7 am 78 at noon and 83 at 2 pm. Indiana Illinois Michigan mostly fair while Ohio and Kentucky are expected to be cloudy. Government orders keep weather signals displayed from the courthouse tower though many towns will dispense them.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Geckler vows to fight for nomination despite opposition
City clerk Geckler, back from Hammond, says he expected no opposition but was surprised to learn of a competitor. He claims his relations with Mr. Tamm remain friendly and will accept the democracy’s decision. Tammy’s friends reportedly back a machine effort. Geckler denies a bolt and offers no further statements.
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Geckler
Hammond
Tamm
Tammy
Wall Street denies N. and W. sale to Gould interests
The Norfolk and Western stock story is dismissed as a canard. Wall Street reports Pennsy control of N. and W. remains firm, with Gould interests not advancing negotiations. Pennsy officials deny any change in ownership.
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New York
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Gould
Wall St
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvani Road
Hendricks County Moves to Stamp Out Smallpox
Hendricks County health board acts quickly to curb smallpox. Board member Charles Howell spoke with the state health office about quarantine methods. The county will buy tents establish a grove hospital and hire a male and female superintendent. Exposed individuals may be quarantined 15 days if they refuse vaccination and disinfection. vaccinated exposed will quarantine 10 days.
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Hendricks County
Hendricks County Health Board
Charles Howell
State Health Office
Grove
Harvey Matthews Named Democratic Primary Election Commissioner
Harvey Matthews is appointed to succeed W. I. Moore as democratic primary election commissioner. Moore resigned after announcing his candidacy for the mayoral nomination.
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Harvey Matthews
W. I. Moore
Peaches and Tomatoes Rise in Price
In Baltimore on August 23 canned peaches climbed from 1.30 to 1.50 a dozen and tomatoes rose to 9 1 6 cents a dozen, a 21 percent gain. The Indianapolis market had not yet felt the change.
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Baltimore
Indianapolis
Steamers Collide in Mersey Collision Wrecks West Coast
The steamers Ben Mahree and West Coast collided in the Mersey on Friday. The West Coast was wrecked and her crew were saved. George W. Turner, a veteran, was fined ten dollars and given sixty days in Judge Daly's court for stealing hardware traded at E Washington street barrel houses.
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Liverpool
Ben Mahree
West Coast
Mersey
George W. Turner
Ultimatum Sent to the Sultan Over Quay Dispute
The French ambassador in Constantinople has sent a personal ultimatum to the sultan. He warns that the quay dispute must be settled immediately or the ambassador and his staff will withdraw from the city.
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Constantinople
Lubricating His Innards
Dr. Hurty proposes using tasteless vaseline oil to soothe and protect the irritated alimentary canal. He ingests three to four swallows between meals to coat the stomach and allow passage into the duodenum, aiming to reduce catarrh and restore tissue. Other Indianapolis physicians are testing the method as a potential medical advance.
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Hurty
Ife
Indianapolis
Civic alliance set to endorse Moore for mayor
The Civic alliance will meet at the Anti-saloon League HQ in Baldwin block Saturday at noon to endorse democratic candidates. W. F. Moore is favored for mayor as Maguire has not defined his law enforcement position. Indorsement for councilmen-at-large may face issues. no police judge or clerk endorsements will be made, aligning with the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Alliance
Anti-saloon League
Baldwin Block
W. F. Moore
Maguire
Alliance
Photographer Charles Brown Injured After Skylight Fall
Charles Brown of 811 N Flinois Street, owner of a photograph gallery on W Washington Street, fell through a skylight on Wednesday. He delayed medical care until Thursday night. Dr Dudley Culver warns of potential blood poisoning and extended suffering. Brown, valued at about $100000, suffered a broken right collar bone a broken right wrist and a serious head wound.
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Charles Brown
N. Flinois St
W. Washington St
Dudley Culver
Culver
Brown
Local recruiting shifts as artillery spots open
Recruiting at the station slows as new infantry and cavalry regiments fill. Men currently recruited are assigned to artillery with a few positions still available. Recruits grumble but enlist, often preferring infantry or cavalry initially.
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Artillery
Mother and Sons Go Insane on Erie Train
A peculiar accident occurred between Elmira and Corning on Erie train No. 5 when a whole family suddenly became insane and used knives. In Corning they ran through the streets as the woman identified herself as Dr. Nellie Geer of Chicago and two sons. They remained in need of care the next day.
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Elmira
N. Y
Here
Corning
Erie
Nellie Geer
Chicago
Bankrupt plea in Covington man owes over three tens
Jacob K Zinn of Covington asks to be bankrupt claiming 35392 56 debt and 380 cash on hand. A string of violent incidents follows as Kimberley Virginia resident William Harris is charged with murdering a woman and dies. Continues with lynch threats and mob actions in multiple locations.
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Jacob K. Zinn
Covington
William Harris
Kimberley
J. J. Gilliland
Lincoln
Neb
John Fugate
Wise County Court House
Virginia
Arthur McCafferty
Columbus
Clinton Brock
Smithfield
Thomas P. White
Riparta
Wash
Julius Seibel
New York
Annie Simory
Iie
The Pan-American Exposition as a Great Educational Visit
The Sun promotes a visit to the Pan-American Exposition as the greatest show on earth with educational value for adults and children. Details are provided on another page of the newspaper.
Bargains on Upright Pianos at Baldwin's
New pianos priced at $5 and up attract buyers to Wulschner's Feed your horse Janes Dustless Data Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwin's with emphasis on value and local deals.
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Wulschner
Janes
Baldwin's
Port Inspectors Free 125 Immigrant Ironworkers in Baltimore
In Baltimore the 125 immigrant ironworkers aboard the steam ship Hanover were released after an inquiry into possible contract labor law violations. Reported to be steel industry ironworkers, they had been detained as potential strike substitutes. The event follows labor tensions with steel concerns and related plant operations in Pittsburg and surrounding areas.
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Wether
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
Smithfield St
Striking Cigar Makers Refuse to Leave Tampa
The remaining leaders of the Tampa cigar strike defy eviction efforts as authorities move to clear picket lines. Talks falter as workers vow to stay put in the city.
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Tampa
Fla
Schwab as Obstacle in Steel Strike Effort
Vice-president Davis of the steel workers says Charles M. Schwab is the labor crusher blocking a settlement at South Chicago. Davis claims removing Schwab from the steel trust presidency would yield quick settlement within a week, with the Amalgamated Association opposing him while Morgan and others are acceptable.
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Chicago
Davis
Steel Workers
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Steel Trust
Amalgamated Association
J. P. Morgan
Deaf Mutes Hold Reunion at State School in Indianapolis
About 400 former students gathered at the state school for the deaf for a reunion with silent greetings and sign language. A banquet and a 3300 painting gift were planned, plus a one day Broad Ripple picnic and a Sunday lawn service led by Rev. Mann.
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State School For the Deaf
State Association
Johnson
Supt. Johnson
National Deaf College
Washing
Indianapolis
Willam Lange
Deaf and Dumb School
Durbin Wants Fresh Blood on State Charities Board
Gov Durbin plans new appointments to the Indiana State board of charities delaying successors for Thomas Ellison of Fort Wayne and Mary Spink of Indianapolis. He may replace Ellison with one or two new members while Mary Spink’s tenure remains unclear. Some members advocate change and a tougher stance, amid speculation over favoritism and the Jeffersonville reformatory.
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Durbin
State Board of Charities
Thomas E. Ellison
Fort Wayne
Mary Spink
Indianapolis
Ellison
Mary
Pink
Johnny Nicholson
Uanner
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Bad Bull Hole Stalls Blake Street Sewer Work
A large excavation in Blake Street near Michigan Street has created a bull shaped hole ten feet deep instead of eleven. Residents protest as the west side of the street is blocked for half a block. dispute centers on faulty measurements from city engineers and the foreman’s misread slip.
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Blake St
Michigan St
A. F. Shover
A. H. Off
Shover
Dunning
Big City Gossip and Local Updates From Indianapolis
H L Doliman lands contract to clear the new post office site. Gresh family holds second annual reunion in Broad Ripple with about 78 attendees and a basket dinner. Northside residents report a car theft and service complaints on FE Tenth Street line. Vice-president Jones denies six month wage cuts, notes minor schedule changes only. Ladies hostels prepare to entertain wives of fire chiefs during next week’s convention, Hale’s apparatus arriving. Controller Gunn advertises bids for a $40 000 temporary loan due August 30. Board of Safety awards nine double harness sets for fire apparatus to F M Rottler. Court fines Stover J and discharge of Joe Sinco after assault incident. Park payrolls paid to Riverside, Brookside, Garfield, Military, Greenlawn, Morris and others totaling $893.35. Pan-American visitors to Buffalo hotels listed with names including Leffers Shearer Potts Cartland and Carlin.
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H. L. Doliman
Gresh
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Tenth St
Jones
North Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Barrett
Maryland St
Hale
Kansas City
Europe
Gunn
Board of Safety
F. M. Rottler
Stover J
John Sebo
Haughville
Joe Sinco
Jmbo
Park Board
Riverside
Brookside
Garfield
Military
Greenlawn
Morris
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Jus
Tice Stout
Galatz
Bender
Kansas
Hosbrook
Schley
Shea
Ffrom A
Councilman
Maree
Owen McaAfee
Jim
Albert Lieber
Matthews
France
Dr. Hurty
Shaffer
Hanover
John Mitchell
Tn Plate
Demmler
Startin Plate
Pennsylvania
Continental
Painter
Transuc
Louisa Huret
Womanarchist
Davis , Serts
NEW Blood For Charities Board
Gineer
Buffalo
Statler
C. H. Leffers
J. A. Shearer
William R. Shearer
Ellen White
Charles Scholls
A. Potts
Clumbia
Charles Syenz
Frank J. Cartland
Robert Carlin
C. Lee
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