Cunning Scheme Unveiled Behind Actor Drake Death Ruse
Springfield dispatch reports Samuel Drake alias Charles Delincourt staged a fake suicide to dodge bigamy arrests. Drake, a Missouri stage figure, fled after a warrant, changed name to Harry Montague, joined the Negretto company in Illinois, and later performed as Montague while evading pursuit. An old acquaintance revealed the ruse last week at Forest, Illinois.
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Sam
Drake
Springfield
Samuel Drake
Charles Delincourt
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Harry Montague
Pana
Ill
Negretto
Montague
Forest, Ill
Dolincourt
Fatal shot wounds Grant County Sheriff in Jerome
Sheriff Robert Jones of Grant county was mortally wounded during a Jerome Howard county raid on a jailed horse thief, John Fleming. Deputy Wagan aided, Fleming captured and jailed. Jones reportedly dying as tensions rise and threats of lynching Fleming follow the confrontation.
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Jones
Grant County
Manion
Jerome
Howard County
Robert Jones
Wagan
John Fleming
Fleming
Fagan
Thin ‘Ity
Damage claims after wrecked Citizens bob-tail car
The Citizens bob-tail car company suffered injuries after a collision with an L D W engine in a crowded hospital area. James Webb and D P Bresse filed $1000 and $1500 damage suits for injuries they sustained, while the Citizens bob-tail company suit against J D W faced a demurrer ruled before Judge Taylor with no immediate resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ bob-tail_ mulc‘car company
James C. ‘Webb
D. P. Bresse
Citizens’ Bob-Tail Company
Taylor
Duel Report From Sand Bar Ferry Near Augusta
A duel was fought Monday at Sand Bar ferry near Augusta Georgia. Details are scarce and the combatants are unnamed. One man is said to be from Philadelphia and a participant named Dulin reports his opponent was wounded and from Philadelphia.
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Augusta
Sand Bar Ferry
Philadelphia
Dulin
Sherman to Visit Indianapolis After Congress Ends
New York dispatch says Senator Sherman plans to go to Indianapolis after Congress adjourns for the holidays to confer with Harrison and party leaders. Although not formally invited, Sherman has received to understand that Harrison desires a conference before Sherman heads east.
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John Sherman
New York
Congress
Sherman
Indianapolis
Harrison
Explosion At Dacot Tarabest Distillery Shakes Chicago
A Monday morning explosion at Shufeldt & Co s Tarabest distillery in Chicago shook the earth as if an earthquake. Unknown parties threw sticks of dynamite on the roof. some fuses burned out, preventing full detonation. Damage estimated around 3000 dollars.
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Chicago
Shufeldt & Co
Tarabest
Indiana Politician Praises Harrison For Dudley Probe
CINCINNATI December 10 special Harry egrue, an Indiana politician, says Harrison will provide all for Dudley. He calls Dudley’s prosecution a farce and claims Foraker’s speeches did more good in Indiana than those of any other speaker.
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Cincianatl
Harry Egrue
Indiana
Harrison
Dudley
Foraker
Real Estate Transfers Include Multiple Lot Remarks and Names
A mosaic of real estate transfers lists numerous names and parcels such as Fletcher and Heechler, Bald ist, Nesley, Beaty, Phornburgh, Harrison, Zimmerman, and Kothe Jr. Transfer details reference lots in Brookside and Butler areas, with values around 250 to 600 dollars, plus a larger 22,000 figure in a Butler extended plot.
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C. B. Fletcher
To. D
J. J. Heechler
A. E
C. J. A. Baldist
C.H. Nesley
Alan Beaty
S. Phornburgh
Biletcher
FL. Harrison
M.H. Sapp
J. Zimmerman
J. W. Bagseed
Brock
Private Dispatch Reports Santa Fe Express Accident Near Williams
A private dispatch from Santa Fe reports a terrible accident to the Santa Fe overland express near Williams Arizona. No particulars are yet learned and the train due here Monday has not departed.
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Santa FE
Santa Fe Overland Express
Williame
Arizona
Battle at the Jail Sparks Blood Feud in Alabama
Reports from Brimingham Alabama describe a mob violent assault on the jail after the body of Mrs Hawes, wife of the condemned Hawes, is found in the lake. Police and military guard the jail as clashes leave several dead and many wounded. Sheriff Smith defends his duty while urging calm and restraint.
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Bruionenam
Ala
M. B. Throckmorton
Colbert Swithh
J. R. McCoy
A. B. Tarrant
Frank Childer
A. D. Bryant
Chas. Jenkins
Brandon
C. C. Tate
Lawrence Fitzhugh
Chas. Bailey
A. J. Schiebe
J. W. Montgomery
Mr. Berkley
J. H. Mor Tritt
Matt Kennedy
J. W. Owen
J. W. Gilmore
Albert Smith
W.A. Bird
Sten
Hawes
Birmingham
Warniny Agers
Herald-Age
Hawai
Sheriff Smith
Tuc Sen
Irene
Indiana fair warmer weather forecast
Indiana readers are advised of fair warmer weather with improving skies. The brief forecast notes pleasant conditions suitable for outdoor plans. Local updates mention a merchant tailor advertisement offering coats, with a display at 36 North Tidnels in the M. C. A. building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingland
Nord
Grover's Home Life Sparks Across Washington and New York
A nationwide press dispatch reports Mrs. Whitney denying domestic troubles at the White House and accusing Depew of spreading untrue tales. Depew admits he repeated them as rumors from unreliable sources while noting he did not believe them. Ingalls rebuts claims he circulated such stories as false and defends criticisms of the president as a public official. Separately, New York reports a surge of dynamite shipments to western states, aimed at White Caps opponents, with farmers using expressives to blast stumps and rocks amid growing demand for explosives.
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Nu York
Whitney
Cleveland
Tagalla
Chauncy Depew
Depew
White House
Washindon
Ingalls
Sun Representa’y
New York
Fort Wayne court actions and local incidents detailed
Judge Woods to hold court in Fort Wayne on Tuesday. Loretta Fitzgerald seeks divorce from Joseph Fitzgerald for desertion. Local charity fairs and church society events planned in Miennere. Stolen goods from Geo Hammel’s Mass Ave grocery. police numbers at eighty four. Upcoming bench trades between Judges Hadley and Grubbs. Police ball for depot policeman Charley Clark fundraiser proceeds and ticket sales noted. Several court actions including demurrer in New vs Hawkins for damages and divorce cases. Injuries to Frank Hennegan and Thomas Ott. Stuck woman aided by umbrella and watch theft reported. State labor federation committee listed. Local post office theft plea and other filings. Various financial associations announce capital stocks. Suspect Samuel Carthcart believed to be in St. Louis for swindling and sought on forged draft. Closer notes on local attorney activity and court schedules. Public notice items include property sale and classified ads. End of report includes job notice and building location references.
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Woods
Fort Wayne
Loretta M. Fitzgerald
Joseph E. Fitzgerald
Geran Protestant Orphan Society
Miennere
Noace Cimare
Geo. Hammel
Massachusetts Ave
Hadley
Grubbs
Morgan County
Itan
Charley Clark
Harry
Marshal Hawkins
Taylor
Frank Hennegan
Thomas Ott
New
Stuck
Wom
Polksmen
Legislative Committee
The
State Federation of Labor
T. M. Gruelle
M. G. Farnham
W. J. Smith
John F. White
W. B. Lewis
E. T. Oburn
Simon Schmalholz
Pauline Aca David Morce
Hubby
French A. Gavin
Carlisle
Anderson Loan Association
Capital Stock
Homestead Building and Loan Association
Clay County Home and Saving Association
Samuel Carthcart
St. Louis
Denison House
Breach of Marriage Contract Trial In Petersburg Court
In Judge Howe's courtroom Maggie Coleman sues Gray Artis for $1000 alleging broken engagement and damages. The case, filed amid Petersburg and Happy Hollow society, features Artis described as an African man of about 28 to 30 and Maggie as a 23 year old. Artis earns about a dollar daily at the car works and resides at Brightwood. A jury trial proceeds with detailed legal arguments from both sides.
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Howe
Petersburg
Happy Hollow
Maggie Coleman
Gray Artis
Magpie
Artis
Maggie
Brightwood
Indiana figures frame late cabinet talk and travels
From Cincinnati dispatch of December 9 a conference at Gen Harrison's home involved John C New J N Huston and Attorney-general Michener. Huston sought postmaster general and promised to make Will McKinney mails superintendent in Cincinnati. Houston agreed to accept first assistant post to keep promises. Harrison warned cabinet officer from Indiana would trigger trouble and New would likely go abroad to Austria.
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Cincinnati Hnquirer
Gen. Harrison
John C. New
J. N. Huston
Michener
Huston
Will McKinney
Cincinnati
Houston
Harrison
Indiana
New
Austria
State House
Dispatch
Haeper
Indiana depot mail theft and murder trial updates
John Owen, 19, pleads guilty to cutting a United States mail bag at an Indianapolis depot. He names Edward Green and Winston Horning as others involved in mail theft in Chicago. Murder trials set for George Turnage and George W Ferrand as depositions from California are awaited. A Worcester freight collision report cites possible fatalities, while Lucy Parsons Minnie Palmer and Henry George face quarantine aboard the Aurania in New York.
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John Owen
Woods
United Sisises
Owen
George Turnage
Wm. McGil
Jude Irvin
Criminal Court
B.ly Herod
George W. Ferrand
William Maples
California
Worcester
Mass
Ashland
Boston &Albany Road
Lucy
New York
Lucy Parsons
Minnie Palmer
Henry George
Aurania
Globe shipyard blaze in Cleveland costs thirty thousand dollars
Disjointed notes report a Saturday fire at Globe shipyard in Cleveland causing about $30,000 in damage. Other items mention Dr. Tumblety, a Whitechapel suspect, possibly in Cincinnati, and an attorney general Garland statement about funds to pay deputies after a late election. Major Rush on McClonan’s staff in wartime is referenced alongside terms of want and exposure and a New York-related fragment.
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Globe Shipyard
Cleveland
Tumblety
White Chapel
Cincinnati
Garland
Maj
Rush
McClonlan
York
Local German village terrorized by unknown masked group
In Leirskc i Dec 10, James Selick was whipped by 20 or more masked men at 1 am after being forced to open his door. Tied to a tree, he endured bloodied lashes from a blacksnake whip for cruelty to his family and drunkenness. Neighbors acknowledge harsh punishment.
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Selick
Hoosiers Faced With Manager Decision After Glasscock Talks
Indianapolis club directors delay a definite manager decision until after a Monday meeting. Jack Glasscock’s potential role as manager captain and player is under consideration with no contracts before December 15 and league salary rules guiding signings. Brush explains the process and emphasizes avoiding past mistakes while seeking a suitable leader.
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Jack Glasscock
Wheeling
W. Va
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Brush
Sun
Jerry Witch
Brus
Fort Wayne reception planned for Bishop Dwenger and Father Lang
Local notice notes Clinton era social whirl with plans for a large Fort Wayne reception. Rumors touch on gas lines for Cambbelage City and street improvements from Goshen Times. Darnell defends double platform cars and conductor moves, citing Mayor Denny’s prior guidance. comments about law enforcement and city spirits surface amid broader civic chatter.
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Clinton
Bishop Dwenger
Father Lang
Fort Wayne
Cambbelage City
Richmond
Milton
Connersville
Goshen Times
Republican
Beyerle
the Times
Aurora
Yucatan
LaPorte Republican
Grand Jury Adjourns to December in Dudley Case
The federal grand jury adjourned Saturday afternoon until December 17. Friday and Saturday were spent on the Dudley matter with Chairman Dewett of the Democratic state central committee appearing before the jury Saturday morning and many county committeemen in attendance. Furniture at Wm L Elders.
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Federal Grand Jury
Dudley
Dewett
Democratic State Central Committee
GAVE HIMSELF' AWAY George Hacker Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
George Hacker, accused of attacking James Bruce with a hatchet and fleeing south, was captured at a Waldron farm after a letter to his landlady led police to him. He waived examination, declared anti anarchist beliefs but admitted socialist leanings, and awaits trial in the criminal court. Bruce is recovering. other town incidents include a barbershop window brick, a drunken disorder case, and minor fines.
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Henry Fisher
Waldron
Shelby County
Iran
George Hacker
James Brace
Twogilicars
Thornton
Joyce
Hacker
Backer
Bear Greenwood
Meyerpeter
Theodore Fisher
Abike
Sun
Bruce
Beardin
Fisher
Yuen
Samuel J. Smith
Charles F. Folsom
Massachusetts Ave
Thompson Hardin
Thompson
James Bruce
Zion
M. E. Church
Frank Clark
Katie Montgomery
Frank
Costa
Adolphus Patterson
Contz
Charles ‘Davis
Wright
A. Ay
Austrian patient Gebhart Dworjack jumps to death at hospital
A city hospital patient named Gebhart Dworjack, 86, Austrian, of 72 Wilkins Street, jumped from an upper window at 10 Saturday night. He suffered a fractured skull and died minutes later. He had been quiet and manageable before the incident.
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City Hospital
Gebhart
Wilkinsst
Guilty Verdict in Long Pending Arrest Case
After a long delay the trial of Laurd March ended Saturday with Judge Irwin finding the defendant guilty of grand larceny. The judge paused punishment under advisement. The case involved the theft of carpets valued at about 80 dollars from a local defendant.
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Laurd
Irwin
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE Road
Huyra
Bates House
Dakota
ST. Paul
Yangton
Hot Springs
Grover
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Jan- Saw Ingalls
City Life
J. H. Harlan
C. E. Merrifield
Roberts
Washington St
Kregele
Supreme Court
Irvin
William Burris
Lilly.& Stalnaker’s
William Mallady
West of England
Deream
Galland
Eernant Tallon
North Illinois
Caucus For Peace
Washinevon
Perry Belmont
Spain
Edgerton
Civil Service Commission
Frank Lawler
Ohio “White Gaps
James Selick
Elders
James Lruce
Hizzoner’s Court
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