Bissow Sentenced to 21 Years After Lynch Mob
Charles Bissow, confessed attacker of two girls, was sentenced by Judge Cox to twenty one years in Michigan City after a mob tried to storm the jail. Officers quelled the attempted lynching, and Bissow was moved to the station for transport. Prosecutor Holtzman vowed a personal investigation into the affair.
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Charles Bissow
Maxion
Hamilton
Bissow
Sueriff Langenberg
Panhandle
Bisson
Railroad St
Peter Lehr
Langenberg
Niagara Faille
Ina Trice
Lelir
Lewis
Baker
Mr. Bisson
Laveenberg
Dawson
Kurtz
Lehr
aSox
Holtzman
Jude Cox
Corkins
Cox
Manning
Michigan City
Sun
Grand Jury
Windy Times: Commercial Club Backs Federal Building Plan
The Commercial club met Monday evening and resolutioned Indianapolis to obtain a new federal building occupying at least a full square. The group will forward the request to Indiana’s Washington representatives. They also moved to secure the national democratic convention, pledging funds and appointing a seven member committee to push the issue. Sterling Holt chaired and will name the committee. Discussion of building costs suggested $50,000 to construct a hall for 15,000 seats.
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Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Indiana
Washington
Sterling Holt
Fires Destroy Several Buildings Across Cities
Fire damages reported in multiple cities including Galesburg Illinois a Presbyterian church valued at 25000. Chicago Drubergs dry goods house and Peoria Woolner block record 16000 and 80000 losses with a life lost at New Orleans Straight University library valued 30000. Norristown Tenn three business houses 35000 and New York shirt manufactory 20000.
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Galesburg
Ill
Chicago
Druberg
Peoria
Woolner
Sele Q
The
Union
Atew Orleans
Straight University
Norristown
Tenn
New York
Postmasters Debate Politics Amid Indiana Boundary Review
Indiana postmasters from numerous counties gather for a tense meeting in Indianapolis to discuss stance on the Harrison nominating fight. A state group forms with W A Crane as president and C E Hail as secretary while seeking higher pay and government expenses. Also, U S Coast Survey chief T C Mendenhall reports to the governor that the Ohio Indiana boundary line is 127 miles too far east, threatening Union City’s fate if the line moves.
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Harrison
Talkie
Foud
Ben
H. J. Welton
Bloomington
W. H. Wilson
Wabash
W. P. Godfrey
New Albany
J. Neff
Winchester
Tun Sun
Denison
Federal Court Room
W. A. Crane
Dakalh
C. E. Hail
Cicero
Thompson
Jtvater
Washington
T. C. Mendenhall
U. S. Coast Survey
Ohio
Indiana
Miami River
Union City
State Horticultural Association
Furnas
Hendricks County
California
Howland
Fire destroys convent near Newarne with children saved
A convent near Newarne was burned Tuesday morning, causing about 50 000 in losses. Several very young children escaped without panic due to prior fire drills while neighbors provided shelter and care for those who fled in their night clothes.
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Bire
Newarne
Quy Lady of Mercy
Jetty Spann
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
William Reilley
Oreilley
Nuckshave
Lindsest
Death of James Stewart Pioneer Resident in Wanastt
James Stewart aged 80 died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday morning nine miles north of Wanastt Indiana. He had lived in the county for 50 years.
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Peath
Wanastt
Ind
James Stewart
Here
New England Club Formed at Denison House
Prominent citizens met Monday night to form a New England club at the Denison house parlors with a constitution adopted and Rev Dr Ayde named president A banquet is planned for December 22.
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B. of P. W
Denison House
New England
Ayde Mate
Indianapolis
Meridian
Earolasts
Fred Rowland
Newark
N. J
Black
Emrys
Arnold
Sophia Yade
Matthew
Mary Dean
James
Lena Glenn
G. G
K.C
Swain
Mary Cunningham
Louis Hastings
N. West-st
Samuel Croubach
Maryland St
Lipman Joseph
Yetta Rappaport
Lewis Neaidlinger
Annie Mathis
George Wachaletter
Mollin Stackhouse
Harry Thomas
Emily Wood
Charles Miller
Ciara Youngman
Robert Wright
Genevieve Elliott
Petre
Ross
Fitchey
van Camp
Kentucky Ave
Ayres
Scott
Taylor
Ed. Williams
Yellow fever in Brazil disrupts military plans
A Herald report from Rio Janeiro notes a sharp rise in yellow fever delaying troop embarkations to Rio Grande. President Peixoto aims for a peaceful accord with insurgents, while ex-dictator Fonseca remains under guard. Rio Grande expects wheat export surplus amid a good national crop.
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New York
Rio Janeiro
Rio Grande
Peixotio
Fonsaca
We Want Bisson Nothing More A Poem
A bleak night scene unfolds as a jailyard mob demands a prisoner. The narrator contemplates lynching but relents, guiding police to avert bloodshed while a hidden plan frees the inmate. The tale blends dread with a confrontation of justice and mercy.
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Bisson
Bissow Dow
Quick
Shelbyville woman touts dog meat as consumption cure
Miss Margie Donigher of Shelbyville says eating dog flesh three times daily and using broth has improved her wasting illness described as consumption. She began with one or two dogs and reports rapid strength gain and resumed work, though doctors largely doubt the remedy. Newsrooms and doctors debate its safety, with some urging observation and others condemning the claim.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Margie Donigher
SUN
Wanday
Learoe
Shayea
Miss Donigher
Tus
California
New Jersey
Sue
Tas
Mies Donigher
Iliss Donigher
Memphis
Tenn
Mise Donigher
Mana- Papers
Fire Hose and Engine Bids Draw Wide Interest
The Board of Public Safety opened bids for 7 000 feet of hose and three fire engines. Prices ranged widely among hose makers led by Boston Belting and Empire Rubber, while engine bids from Manchester Locomotive Works and Ahrens Mfg competed. The board adjourned to Tuesday to review offers and expect Chief Webster to weigh in on preferred Aureus products.
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Board of Public Safety
Boston Belting Company
Empire Rubber Company
Frenton
N.d
Caupelius Callahan Company
Boston
Fabric Hose Company
New York
Ahrens Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Silsby Manufacturing Company
Seneca Patts
Clapp & Jones
Ta France Company
Ahrens Company
Silsby
Gwarenellas
Wal
Webster
Aureus
New York Rabbar Company
Steig i
Bose
Webter
Corkins Murder Trial Evidence Presented In Court
The Corkins murder trial proceeds as witnesses describe the fatal encounter with Barnett. Merchant policeman Wheatley testified to the fight and Corkins threats, with Dr. Earp confirming Barnett died from a bite inflicted by Corkins. Other witnesses described the altercation and Barnett’s injuries.
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Corkins
C. F. Kuhn
Jas. A. Snyder
John Sterns
Andrew Gaul
M. L. Brown
Enoch W. Mark
Fred Bruner
P.M. Wright
W. Bruner
Wmn. Feliz
M. J. Murphy
Adam (. Bowers
Wheatley
Barnett
Train robbers seize loot on St. Louis line
Three to six robbers boarded passenger train No 3 of the St Louis and San Francisco line as it slowed near Old Orchard Missouri. They compelled the engineer to stop at Glendive and opened the express car with dynamite taking about 215000 in cash and mail. Passengers were not harmed and no arrests have been made.
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St. Tours
D.e
St. Louis A
San Francisco
Old Orchari
St Louis
Glendive
Itia
Indiana coal famine prompts corn cob burning reaction
In Valparaiso Indiana on December 1 authorities warn Northern Indiana faces a coal famine that could bring widespread hardship. Farmers and villagers along the L N A C railroad burn corn cobs as shortages push coal prices higher and fuel supplies dwindle.
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Indiana
Valparaiso
Ind
Trust Wins Nickerson Gas Case Force Mains Hardship
The Nickerson gas case concluded with Judge Taylor ruling the trust company can restrict new connections due to physical inability to supply gas without harming current customers. He noted hardship to Mrs Nickerson but prioritized the many existing patrons over extending service. Attorney Browder vowed appeal to the supreme court. Archbishop Kenrick celebrates golden jubilee with grand mass and extended procession in St. Louis.
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Nickerson
Taylor
Trust Company
Mre
W. 2. Browder
Kenrick Tias
Ghuret
St. Louis
Kenrick
Ireland
Walhurst
Ryan
Cardinal Gibbons
Hishens
Priveta
Croga
Lindell Hotel
Gladstone urged to limit public speech amid health concerns
Richmond Yates reports Gladstone should avoid public addresses until his strength improves. His Glasgow and Newcastle orations strained him. if he speaks to the Liberal conference next month he may be restricted to 15 minutes. A London works locomotive reportedly reaches 190 mph in tests, exceeding earlier 90 mph trials. Vanderbilt party heads to Chicago to advance western railroad interests and consider a New York to San Francisco tourist sleeper service.
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New York
Richmond Yates
London
Gladstone
House of Commons
Glenalmond
New Castle
Gladstore
Jree
London& North Western Railway
Creywe
Chester
Two Terracotta Workers Struck by Train in Brightwood
S Slocum and John Ogle, employed at a Brightwood terra cotta works, were struck by a train on the Big Four tracks Monday night. Slocum died at One city hospital after being thrown under the locomotive with severe injuries. Ogle escaped with minor bruises and walked to a physician for help. The engineer said the men were in deep shadow and not seen in time.
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S. Slocum
John Ogle
Terra Cotta Works
Brightwood
Slocum
Ogle
Riegele & Whiteelt
Speakership Candidates Battle for Votes in Washington Race
The campaign for the speakership intensifies as new members arrive and visit headquarters. Palmer Hatch rejects withdrawal or coalitions, Crisp gains cautious converts, and all candidates shift from speaking to working hard, hoping for a favorable turn of events.
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Crisp
Batch
Washington
Dec. I
Thea
Palmer Hatch
Mills
Einai
Hhis
Nore
Hadmian
Law Takes Hold in Field Firm Fallout
Members of Field Lindley Co including Milward M. Field face arrest on misappropriation charges after warrants issued. Bail set at 50 000 dollars each as investigators probe securities left with the firm by Robert E. Dietz. Wall Street chaos grows as Union Pacific reports nearly all bonds located except 100 000.
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New York
Field, Lindley & Co
Charles W. Gould
Sidney Dillon
Union Pacific
Field Lindley & Company
Lindsey Failure
New Yoak
Milward M. Field
Robert E. Dietz
Wallst
French Precaution Demands German Residents Names
Police publish notice requiring all German residents in Paris to list their times and addresses under penalties for alien registration. The order provokes indignant reaction in the German colony and prompts protests to German minister Count von Munster.
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Paris
Count von Munster
Fire in Dry Goods Store Sparks Chaos and Injuries
Monday afternoon at Schiper and Black’s dry goods store a cotton display caught fire causing a crowding panic. Women fled to windows and escaped down a fire escape while about 30 trapped in the basement nearly suffocated. Miss Brown suffered facial cuts and possible eye damage from the crush. Separately Secretary Tracy refused to comment on a Kings County Republican push to have him quit.
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Schiper & Black
Miss Brown
Peck
Kings County
Tracy
Washington
Republican General Committee
Indianapolis Woman Injured After Stairway Fall
Mrs. James E K Robertson of Indianapolis fell from a stairway at Judge K M Hord residence in Shelbyville injuring her right shoulder and other injuries, described as serious. The page also reports a beach accident in Loxton and a fatal shooting in Boston, separated by local forecasts.
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Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Ind
James EK. Robertson
K. M. Hord
Sickness Keeps W T Noble Home. Memorial Addresses Planned
At the state house W T Noble of the world’s fair commission is ill at home. Governor Chase will give a memorial address next Saturday at Liberty. He will preach Sunday in Winchester and deliver another memorial on the dead executive. The era of annual literary efforts continues with busy state officials and sharp penmanship for the public. A Beecham’s pills offer is noted along with new parlor goods at Elder’s store.
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W. T. Noble
World’s Fair Commission
Gov. Chase
Gov. Hovey
Liberty
Winchester
State House
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Olly Lip
Brazil
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
Montreal
Woollen
Merrick
Loxpon
Blackburn Market
Fornis
Nien
Vanderbilt Winuots
Gaast
Cornelius Vanderbit
Chauncey M. Depew
H. Walter Webb
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Lines
Raymond & Whitcomb
Vanderbilts
Ocean
Buffalo
Chisago
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Burt
Wall Strent
Loxton
Southampton
Bustos
George E. Barr
Warwick
Guinea
New Parlor Goods Ab Wm
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