Holmes Admission Reopens Pietzel Case In Irvington
The Indianapolis area report details H H Holmes admitting the bones found in Irvington likely belong to Howard Pietzel. It notes a shoes find, Holmes stories, cocaine prescriptions, and dental evidence from Dr. John Byram, with coroner Castor weighing whether to summon Mrs Pietzel.
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Geyer
Gary
Castor
Hach
John Byram
Howard Pietzel
Pietzel
Gaiva
Victims' Kin Speak on Holmes Case Inquiries
An Indianapolis restaurant sighting, a theater outing, and a Chicago escape route are cited as a father defends his innocence in the Pietzel case. Witnesses describe missing boy Howard Pietzel and alleged evidence including a bottle of deadly acid and bones found in an Irvington cellar.
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Indianapolis
Howard
Chicago
Hatch
Miss Williams
Detroit
Europe
Irvington
London
Perry
Holmes
Thompson
Mystery of Pietzel murders haunts Irvington case details
The passage outlines tensions over Howard Pietzel's estate and debts while detailing Benjamin Holmes and the Pietzel family tragedy. It cites insurer interest, mortgage pressures, and alleged schemes involving a corpse, the $10,000 life policy, and Alice Pietzel identifying the victim to satisfy insurers.
Holmes Linked to Irvington Murder Case in 1894
Historically alleged connection to the Oct 1894 Howard Peitzel homicide at the Irvington house resurfaces. Dismemberment and cremation claims tied to the famed criminal HL Holmes are now treated as near-conclusive by some authorities, though details remain debated.
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Howard Peitzel
Irvington
Prince of Criminals
HL. Holmes
Sacred relics seen by Rev Scheideler in Europe
Rev Anthony Scheideler pastor of St Marys church returned from Europe reporting he viewed sacred relics in Aix la Chapelle. The relics said to be brought from the holy land by Charlemagne are publicly exhibited for seven years. Four relics named include Marys undergarment swaddling clothes of Christ Johns baptism cloth and Jesus Christ corpse wrapping cloth. Thousands visit to see them.
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Anthony Scheideler
Pihis City
St. Mary’s Church
Europe
Aix la Chapelle
Holy Land
Charlemagne
Mary
Christ
John the Baptist
South Side Assault Report Involving 13 Year Old Girl
Bessie Draper a 13 year old resident of 23915 West Washington street was lured by an unknown man with a promise of employment and led into a secluded alley in the southern city area Thursday morning. She objected to continuing and was struck with stones after being knocked down. Police are seeking the assailant.
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Bessie Draper
Washington St
Quay Victory in State Convention Nominates Ticket
Tlarmissura Aug 29 The factions reunited in the state convention and nominated a ticket headed by state treasurer Benjamin J. Siaywood and superior court judges James A. Beaver EK N. Willard Charles E Rice George B Orlady John J Wickham Stoward Reeder Senator Quay was elected state committee chairman amid mixed cheers and hisses signaling his long fought leadership.
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Tlarmissura
Benjamin J. Siaywood
Superior Court
James A. Beaver
N. Willard
Charles £. Rice
George B. Orlady
John J. Wickham
Stoward Reeder
Quay
Fire Loss of $40,600 at Davis Wagon Works
Parkersburg W Va Aug 29 The Davis wagon works burned Thursday causing an estimated loss of 40 000 Hood s Sarsaparilla testimonial quotes curing various diseases and promotes Hood s Pills as liver and digestion aid at 26c
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Parkerspurg
W. Va
Davis Wagon Works
Hood
Street Officials Clash Over Civil Service Breach In City Hiring
Street commissioner Fisher admits hiring men without civil service list stating it was to speed sewer work. Mayor Denny and board debate rota tion, pulls and neglect of rules as clerks and engineers acknowledged bypassing procedures. McClintock and Atkinson testify, board calls for stricter adherence, Fisher vows to hire by rules henceforth.
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Denny
Civil Service Board
Board of Public Works
Irisher
Holton
Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Civil Service
Col. Ross
Ross
Mr. Holton
Herrick
Foreman McClintock
Board of Works
Uolton
Mayor Denny
Leedy
Park Commission
E. Washingtonst
Hill
Mgr. Fisher
McClintock
Cotton
Phillips
Mr. McClintock
Powell
J. F. White
Mr. Atkinson
Mr. Daniels
White
Mr. White
Mrr.isher
Trolton
Model Picnic Marred By Train Incident At New Palestine
The Model clothing company annual picnic drew 1,500 children to Blue River Park with games and a brass band. At New Palestine a tough tried to board the train, fired at a clerk but missed, and a boy was struck by a thrown stone as cars moved away. The assailant was jailed in a box car and later brought back. The rest of the day proceeded without further incident.
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Model Clothing Company
Blue River Park
New Palestine
Blue River
Absiidence
Suit in supreme court tests 1895 legislative apportionment law
A suit to test the validity of the legislative apportionment law of 1895 was filed Thursday in the supreme court. It is an appeal from Sullivan circuit court. A writ of mandate was asked for to prevent the 1896 election under the new law, and the court held the act unconstitutional.
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Supreme Court
Sullivan Circuit Court
Thirteen Drowned In North Sea Torpedo Boat Capsize
Thirteen men drowned when torpedo boat No. 14 capsized in the North Sea on Thursday. Also reported, a New York notice states a million in gold engaged for shipment to Europe, with 1,500,000 deposited in gold and legal tenders used. Other brief items include a steamer Dawnmore ashore near Banpon, Oregon, with crew saved, a hit-and-run incident on Illinois and Michigan Streets, a College avenue bicycle social by the Union veteran legion auxiliary corps, a list of marriages and varied names in Dearne and surrounding notices.
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Berii
North Sea
New York
Europe
Illinois
Michigan-sts
Collegeave
M. Perry
K. Fisk
I. G
M. Teeter
Ida Wolf
Julius
Jessie Farrington
Henry
Theresa Thigeltaub
Edmund Wohrer
Catherine McArty
James G. Baker
Lizzie Waite
George Williams
Laura Tenman
Arthur W. Dinnage
Nellie O'Connor
Julius A. Schlinter
Mary Shofner
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented Prices Decline
J L Butts at 185 Indiana Ave offers leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for 1.50. Pumnips at Hact on prices. Local ad lists services and price points for plumbing and cement work with a misspelled item name.
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Hacton
J. L. Butts
Indiana-ave
Phong
Hoosiers Rally Past St. Paul In Opening Win
In Indianapolis on a Wednesday ladies day, Hoosiers toppled St. Paul 12 to 5. McCarthy and McFarland hit homers. Pepper left after five innings amid heavy batwork. Fisher limited visitors to nine hits as Canavan and Hogan struggled on defense.
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St. Paul
Indianapolis
Royle
Pepper
Hogan
Jones
Hoosiers
McCarthy
Mcl Garland
Canavan
Boyle
Nogan
Martie
Chauncey Fisher
Gogin
McFarland
Stratton
Oif Fisher
Aif Pepper
Walcott Knocks Out New England Champion in First Round
In Boston on Wednesday night Dick O'Brien the New England middleweight champion faced Joe Walcott in a 25 round bout that was decided in the opening round. O'Brien scored first with a jaw blow but Walcott countered with a sharp left to the heart and a right to the jaw sending O'Brien to the floor, where he was counted out.
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Walcott
New England
Boston
Dick O’brien
Joe Walcott
O’brien
Lewiston
Missionary Arrested in Train Robbery Case at Troy
Amelia A. Haywell, a city missionary, was arrested in Troy on August 29 and transported to Poughkeepsie under guard. She denied involvement, stating she had no part in the plot. Perry claimed the escape was not planned by her and that she is entirely innocent.
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Troy, N
Amelia A. Haywell
Perry
Poughkeepsie
A FATED Town Osborn Surrounded by Forest Fires
Aug 20 Osborn Idaho area reports the town hemmed in by heavy forests with no hope of saving. Aid has departed by special train as surrounding fires threaten the community.
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Wantack
Ida
Osborn
Thieves Break In Home While Family Away
The family of Henry L. Smith of 166 Park Avenue reported theft while he visited Ohio. Between 9 and 2 on Wednesday afternoon intruders broke a side door glass, unlocked the door, and carried off household effects including silverware a revolver a shotgun clothing and valuables. Mr Smith slept at home meals elsewhere the house left with only his clothes remaining.
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Fenry L. Smith
Park Ave
Ohio
Mr. Smith
Mr.Smith
Government acts on labeling horse meat for sale
The Valkyrie Defender and Vigilant sailed from Sandy Hook on Wednesday. The Chinese Six companies Frisco faced disruption from factional fights. Reported at Hi Reno. Captain Baldwin of the U S A was murdered by Indians. Driven Wells charges 40 cents per foot. 493 Indiana avenue telephone 179L.
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Valkyrie
Defender
Vigilant
Sandy Hook
Frisco
Indiana-ave
VERY MUCH TAGGART That Thomas Will Get There on the First Ballot
Democratic primaries spark lively turnout in Tomlinson hall Ward 11 crowds praised as orderly amid debates over police judge and city clerk races. Taggart’s backers predict 550 first ballot votes while Cox and Woolen vie for police judge and clerkship remains hotly contested as votes flow after 8 p.m.
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Simeon Day
Tomlinson Hall
Mene
Cox and
Woolen
Mrs Langsdale Dies After Illness in Literary Circles
Mrs Geo J Langsdale wife of the former president of the monument regency died at 5 PM Wednesday at the Meridian Street home after a stomach cancer linger. She leaves four children and is sister to W B Roberts who served Gov. Chase and Gov. Hovey. Funeral Friday will be private for the family. Aug 13 marked their 33rd wedding anniversary. she was a Methodist and active in literary circles in Green Castle.
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Geo. J. Langsdale
Monument Regency
N. M Meridian St
A. J. Beveridge
Squall capsizes boat on St Clair River near Maysville
A squall swept a row boat over in the St Clair river near Maysville Michigan on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Deernuf, her brother in law, and two young women drowned despite rescue attempts. The deceased included a mother of two small children.
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Port Huros
Mich
St. Clair River
Maysville
Deernuf
Empire theater advance sale opens with orpheum stars
The Empire theater launches its advance sale on Thursday morning with Louis Wallefield s orpheum stars as the opening attraction for a week long run including daily matinees. The troupe led by Mlle Troja features notable performers and a New York root garden hit. Edwin Foy and the American burlesque company present Little Robinson Crusoe at English s opera house next week with a Chicago cast and a lavish production all details pledged.
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Empire Theater
Louis Wallefield
Orpheum Stars
Orpheum
Mlle. Troja
New York City
Ethel Carter
Donavans
al Roome
Big Six
Qat Garoni
Coleman
Martin
Partellos
Merritt
Sheldon
Tagarrows
Carnival
Edwin Foy
English
Opera House
Chicago
Ens
Eddie Foy
Henry Norman
Jas K E. Sullivan
Frank E H. White
Marie Dressler
Marie Cahill
Adele Farrington
Harry B. Smith
W. W. Denslow
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinities for the 86 hours ending 6 p m August 8 indicates fair and cooler conditions. A sharp temperature drop occurred Thursday night into Friday with a fall from 90 to 70 degrees in seven minutes, informing expected regional cooling through Thursday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Vicin
All Kinds of Pump Repairing OF Gordon
Business card style notice listing Gordon at 200 E Washington Street offering pump repairs and furniture ads for Folding beds at all prices from William L Elder with telephone listing Phona 7.
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Gordon
Washington-st
Wm. Ls Elder
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