Holmes and furniture marks tie murder case to Indianapolis
Reports detail W H Messenger furniture dealer identifying items found in the Irvington house with his marks. Detectives probe purchase trails, a distinctive stove marked diamond eight, and cocaine and chloroform sales linked to Holmes. Authorities seek transporter and buyer leads while pursuing proof of Holmes’s presence in Indianapolis.
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Messenger
Indianapolis
Irvington
Tar Sun
Holmes
Irvington House
Castor
Dr. Crose
Gold Shipment To Europe Looms On Saturday Steamer
Indications Friday forenoon point to a $2.4 million gold shipment to Europe on Saturday. About two and a quarter million will be removed from the sub treasury for the voyage.
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Europe
New York
Postmaster General Wilson Elected to Virginia Hunting Club
Washington report notes Postmaster General Wilson has been informed of his election to the Green Briar hunting club in Virginia, which maintains a preserve of 60 000 acres.
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Washington
Wilson
Green Briar Hunting Club
Virginia
Knight Templar Conclave Ends in Boston
Knight Templar conclave concluded in Boston on Friday as Warren Thomas of Kentucky was elected grand master. The Defender beat the Vigilant again in a slashing race off Sandy Hook on Friday after starting from the Scotland lightship. both boats becalmed and the second trial fizzled. Prince Christian of Denmark and Princess Maud of Wales were towed. Pittsburg prepared for the next race.
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Knight Templar
Boston
Prince Christian
Denmark
Maud
Wales
Sandy Hook
Templars
Warren Thomas
Kentucky
Pittsburg
Leman Sonic Laxative Bottle Ad Returns
A small ad touts Leman Sonic Laxative in a large bottle priced at 50 cents claiming it as a best spring tonic with priceless value to ladies. The clipped copy emphasizes broad appeal and affordability.
Democrats Name Their City Ticket At Indianapolis Convention
T Taggart and P Trusler starred as Democrats nominated Thomas Taggart for mayor on the first ballot with strong support. The platform attacked Republicans on street railways, taxation, and police testimony rules, and condemned the administration as weak and corrupt. Scores of delegates cheered as Taggart’s nomination sparked pandemonium and cheering across ward crowds.
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Indianapolis
Thos. L. Sullivan
John R. Wilson
John W. Kern
Mr. Trusler
No Street Railway Company 2
Thomas Taggart
Powell
Supt. Powell
Rogers
Fielding T. Lee
Taggart
Gold
W. S. Budd
Joe Bristow
Richard Talbott
Felding T. Lee
Sinnehmeyer
Charles Stuckmeyer
Smith Myers
Jerry Collins
August Tamm
Albert Zearing
Gomez active report from Havana steamer passengers
Tampa observers say Gen Gomez attacked Puerto Principe burning Caridad suburb and an entire ward Maprio. Gen Salcedo backs sending large troops to Cuba. Final budget shows deficit near five million dollars. marine reserves report denied.
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Tampa
Havana
Gomez
Puerto Principe
Caridad
Maprio
Salcedo
Cuba
Coroner Probes Infant Death After Whooping Cough
Coroner's attention called to sudden death of Martha Allen a 1 month old colored child in the rear of 18 West North Street. Death attributed to lung trouble following whooping cough and linked to the infant's illness.
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Martha Allen
W. North St
Just a Little Fishy Burrano Aug 80
Rumor says ex-Postmaster General Bissell has been offered the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Jacksons death His friends indicate he will refuse the appointment citing personal reasons and current duties in Burrano August 1980.
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Burrano
Bissell
Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 8 pm Saturday. Cloudy with light rain Friday. Cooler Friday, then fair Friday night. Slightly warmer Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Haynes Seeks Ward 5 Council Seat As Republicans Move
The well known carpenter Thos G Haynes runs as a Republican candidate for councilman in ward 5. Democrats plan to nominate councilmen at large Tuesday night while Republicans follow Wednesday night. The event is seen as the arena for corporate influence in the race.
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Probibs
Thos. G. Haynes
Homecoming Talk Prompts Sentinel Policy Change
Gossips say Editor Morss will return to Indiana to steer the Sentinel back on a rightward track amid a political campaign. Talks of a sale to J O Henderson surface, with a reported $80 000 gap between Morss asking price and Henderson’s offer. Democrats claim policy shift upon Morss’s homecoming, influencing state elections and national delegations.
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Samuel E. Morss
Morss
J. O. Henderson
The
Sentinel
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hoosier
Matthews Democrats
Gov. Matthews
State House
Mr. Morss
A Popular Messenger Boy Wins Bicycle Prize
Jas Franklin Cleary of 254 Douglass Street is the Sun bicycle contest’s seventeenth winner. At twelve, he outlasted 275 entrants in a little over a month, earning a pretty new wheel as his reward. His father Andrew Cleary works for the Indiana bicycle company, and the district tele graph company employs the well liked messenger.
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Jas
Franklin Cleary
Douglassst
Andrew Cleary
Indiana Bicycle Company
Tele
Mayor weighs license revocation in Sunday law case
The mayor heard a case Friday to test his authority to revoke licenses for Sunday law violations. Accused Jos Maley of Washington and Geisendorf streets, with lawyers contending the mayor lacks power to revoke a license granted by the county commissioners. Evidence was presented and the matter taken under advisement.
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Jos. Maley
Washington
Geisendorfsts
Insane Man Richard Sexton Dies in Hospital
Richard Sexton, 24, died in an epileptic fit at the insane hospital on Thursday evening. An inmate for a year, he bore two head bruises likely from his dying struggles. the coroner was summoned.
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Richard Sexton
Amusements notes and theater openings at Empire and Park
The Park hosts strong crowds for plays and players as the engagement ends Saturday. A. E. Woodall, longtime New York Clipper correspondent, leaves for Chicago. Louis Kalbfield’s orpheumators launch at Empire on Labor Day with Mlle Troja and a star cast including Miss Ethel Carter and the Donovans.
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A. E. Woodall
New York Clipper
Chicago
Louis Kalbfield
Orpheumators
Empire Theater
Labor Day
Mlle
Troja
New York
Paing
Ethel Carter
Carnival
Donovans
al Roome
Merritt
Sheldon
Coleman
Martin Sattaroni
Fall style hats and home remedies ad snippet
Sun readers should see our fall style hats. Best in the world for the money. Dalton, batter, Bates house. Use our pure home made cider vinegar and fresh spices for pickling and we will guarantee your pickles to keep. Geo. R. Popp, 31 N. Pennsylvania St. Lemon Tonic Laxative large bottles 50 cents. Best spring tonic priceless value teladies.
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Sun
Dalton
Batter
Bates House
Geo. R. Popp
N. Pennsyvania St
Teladies
Snake Bite Tragedy in Missouri Family Losses Three Children
Widow Jenkins' three children hunting eggs near Sunliven Missouri were bitten by rattlesnakes after a child reached a nest mistaken for a hen's. The distressed mother, carrying her infant, dropped the baby into a well in freeing the others. The baby drowned and the siblings died in agony.
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SunLivan
Jenkins
Awful
Ag Ny
Woman foiled in Brooklyn Bridge leap plan for fortune
A 26 year old Brooklyn woman set to leap from the bridge Friday morning to gain fortune, urged by an unemployed husband. Police intercepted the attempt at about 4 o clock, preventing possible glory or death.
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New Yor
Brooklyn Bridge
Sumer Town Feared Wiped Out by Forest Fires
Tacoma reports Sumer in Tacoma area fearfully wiped out by wildfires. An engine and hose cart were sent from Tacoma Thursday night, but no word has come since their arrival.
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Tacoma
Wash
Sumer
Man shoots himself on train near Bourrato
A. R. Allen of Omaha shot himself Friday morning aboard a Central train a few miles from the city while traveling with his wife on the way home from Jersey City.
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Bourrato
A. R. Allen
Omaha
Jersey City
Cholera rampage and local notices in a 19th-century issue
Cholera morbus spreads through the area as Benjamin Harrison is expected home. County treasurer Sterling Holt leaves office next Wednesday. Attorney Latta drives a fast bay horse. Farmers warn cattle will lack water without a freshet. F. M. Hays assists with Coffins' trial papers. F. R. Rose seeks divorce from Henrietta amid elopement rumors with Myron Powell. Sixteenth Shearer reunion in Irvington with four generations. Sheriff Womack, 44, celebrated with 180 friends at the jail. Samuel Sokal family loses furniture to a nonpayment eviction. neighbors help. Boundary dispute between Ohio and Kentucky over Green Island discussed by Gov. Matthews and Commissioner Cunningham. Missionary convention held at Howard Ave church. Rev. Smith speaks on work among negroes. Sayles arrested. stolen items recovered including Indianapolis’ first gold watch heirloom. Names listed for various deceased and ill. Marriages and medicinal ads conclude with Hood's Sarsaparilla and other remedies.
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Benjamin Harrison
Sterling BR. Holt
Latta
F. M. Hays
F.R. Rose
Henrietta
Myron Powell
Shearer
Irvington
Sheriff Womack
Samuel Sokal
Maple St
Gov. Matthews
Henry L. Smith
Sayles
Indianapolis
Joshua Langsdale
John
Charlotte O’shea
Retta Sedenburg
Agnes Malloy
Barbara Brill
Minnie Kimble
Alice Gilmore
Marriace Theney
Thos
Ford
Alice Burroughs
Hood
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H. H. Holmes
W. H. Messenger
Howard Pietzel
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Ruralston
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Geyer
Philadelphia
Gary
Messrs. Geyer
W. N. Messenger
Navin
St. Louis
Hong
Dr. Long
James Wands
James W. Wands
James Cruse
Lancaster House
Joseph Schmidt
Cruse
Daddy” Spencer
Scotland
Civil Service
Fishye
Smil Service Board
Board of Public Works
Fisher
T. Taggart and
P. Trusler
Biern
Committee On Contests
Kern
Trusler
Grover Cleveland
Roger
Ward 12
Mr. Kern
Mr. Taggart
Tom
Ward 8
Ward
Harry @Smith
Royal Hammer
Tomlinson Hall
Jack
Wm. L. Elder
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