Bloodhounds and a Missing Boy At North Vernon
Bloodhounds Jack and Lucy are praised for tracking Dennis Donnelly from North Vernon after he vanished. The dogs’ trainer, W. H. Carter, notes Lucy outpaced Jack, with Supt. Powell favoring two dogs for police use. The piece discusses hound ferocity versus docility and the origin of their name, with references to earlier cases and the potential revival of this pursuit by the department.
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Waterson
Southport
Jack
W. H. Carter
Lucy
Tracking Stone
Wratten
Dennis Donnely
North Vernon
Mr. Carter
Supt
Powell
Trusler
Weather forecast for Indiana in 1893
Foreosats for Indiana for the 86 hours ending 8 pm Dec 28 1893 predict slightly warmer fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Blood purification advice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy with a caution against other remedies.
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Indiana
May Lose Their Buttons Gotham Police Shakeup Planned
Supt Powell plans a year start shakeup in the Gotham police as officers face possible suspensions for neglecting saloon and gambling enforcement. Police surgeon Earp reports physicals. Powell cites changes modeled on New York as a step to weed out lax conduct and illnesses.
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Supt. Powell
Sugeon Earp
Supt.Powell
East
New York
Powell
Pedagogues Meet at State Capitol in Unity and Debate
Over 800 educators from diverse ages and nationalities gathered at the state capitol to shake hands and discuss public education. Emma Parr sang, Jos. Swain spoke on schooling, and debates touched on the law of the school and disputes involving President Parsons and Prof. Tompkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
State House
General Association
Hall of Representatives
Emma Parr
Indianapolis
A. R. Berton
Butler University
Jos. Swain
Indiana University
Swain
Supt. Griffith
The
Blind Institute
Hfe
Emma McRea
Purdue
Arnold Tompkins
Academy of Science
John M. Coulter
Lake Forest University
Chicago
Library Association
Cunningham
College Association
Denison House
Eddy
Rose
Polytechnic
A. R. Benton
State Normal
Tompkins
Tay Sun
Parsons
Deed of a Fiend in Haverhill Murder Case
A man named O'Neill living at Rock Village murdered his wife Wednesday morning by chopping off her head with an ax. The brutal act occurred in Haverhill Massachusetts, with authorities noting the shocking homicide and immediate investigation.
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Haverhill
Mass
O'Neill
Rock Village
Bloodshed in a Saloon After Christmas Merriment Feud
Detroit report details a booze fueled riot at Koestil's saloon after Christmas. Four men fatally wounded include Paul Christer Henry Somerling Albert Gerutl and Prank Gerutl amid stabbing shooting and brutal blows. others injured in a chaotic melee as lights failed and the brawl raged.
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Detroit
Joan Koestil
Paul Christer
Henry Somerling
Albert Gerutl
Prank Gerutl
Jack Burro
Jacob Bujack
Koestil
Paul Christers
Christer
Somerling
Death of James B. Cowdery Raised as Suspected Self Harm
James B. Cowdery, 87, living with his brother at 446 W Washington Ave, died Tuesday evening after sudden illness. His brother's wife found him vomiting and purging, dying within hours. Coroner may order autopsy though cerebral hemorrhages are suspected. no poison found in clothing or home. Undertakers Flanner and Buchanan in charge.
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James B. Cowdery
W. Washington At
Cowdery
Flanner & Buchanan
Gambling raid nets two outfits after Kingston saloon incident
Supt Powell led a night raid on the Drum room above the saloon on Circle Street. Two complete gambling setups were seized following a disturbance involving Helen Crane who accused a friend inside. she was struck when she tried to file a claim with police. No players were arrested.
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Supt. Powell
Drum Saloon
Helen Crane
Wayne-ave
Straightway
Police shoot orange thief during raid on commission house
Patrolman Thorne caught Will Macklemore stealing a blanket filled with oranges from Ben Fry Eddy and Norwood srs. on Tuesday night. The thief fled and Thorne fired a shot into Macklemore's leg to stop him, as police press on after Officer Waterson’s murder.
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Thorne
Will Macklemore
Commission
Ben Fry
Eddy and Norwood Srs
Macklemore
Waterson
Anarchist Plot Revealed in Paris Letters
Police uncover letters at the home of Colas’ mother outlining an anarchist plot in Paris as of December 27. The discovery points to planned actions by unnamed associates and broad revolutionary aims.
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Paris
Colas
Primrose & West and Robson Engage Grand Theatre Crowd
English actress Primrose and West with Stuart Robson report strong business at the Grand Theatre. Royle and troupe bring Edward Milton Royle's Friends for a three night run with Saturday matinee. Patti's entertainment tickets for Jan 2 sold fast at Baldwin's. early noon sales reach $2,000 with expectations of $3,000 by night.
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Stuart Robson
Edward Milton Royle
Mr. Royle
Selina Feller Royle
Lucitus Henderson
Primrose & West
Monte Carlo
George Wilson
Gorman Brothers
Wang
Patti’s
Baldwin’s
Dessoir
Food Market Opens to Aid Destitute Town Citizens
The Commercial club opens a relief market where the poor may obtain food without cash. A purchaser’s book binds relief recipients to repay what is donated, if not by work then at a rate of 12 34 cents per hour. Aged man pleads for help after pension loss and rebuff from agencies.
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Commercial Club
Charles Lana
J. &B. Diu
Drew
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Hanna
Charity Society
Registration Bureau
Anti Liquor League Considers Saloons Action Statewide
The Anti Liquor League keeps quiet on public aims while planning legal moves across towns. Captain Ritter seeks neutral stance, Rev. Geo Wooley to address a Tomlinson hall mass meeting. First suits likely in Fairmount following the supreme court Stehlin decision.
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Anti-Liquor League
Sun
Antis
Ritter
League
Tomlinson Hall
Geo. Wooley
Minneapolis
Supreme Court
Stehlin
Fairmount
Woman Found Murdered in New Jersey Home
Newark, December 27. Mrs Elizabeth Petty, 65, who lived alone at 79 Commerce Street, was found murdered in her frame house Wednesday. Her head was crushed and her face bore several stab wounds. The house was filthy and in confusion. robbery is not yet determined. Petty was described as a solitary, possibly insane, miser rumored to be very rich.
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Newark
N. J
Elizabeth Petty
Commerce St
Carnegie Plans Egypt Voyage and Million Dollar Relief
Andrew Carnegie will sail for Egypt in the first week of the new year after a grippe attack. Upon sailing day every iron mill linked to Carnegie will run and he has ordered $1000 daily for winter relief of the Pittsburg poor.
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Carnegie
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Egypt
Pittsburg
Assassination Claims Spark Police Press to Act
December 37. The assassination of Rudolph Meira in a police spy case triggers mass arrests and searches of Omladina secret society houses. Police stations are crowded, barracks filled, and a planned attack is anticipated.
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Pracve
Rudolph Meira
Omladina
Diphtheria Toll Strikes Family Nurturer Emma Krause
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Emma Krause at 199 N Liberty St following a diphtheria outbreak. She contracted the illness while nursing her daughter Stella who died earlier, and she kissed the corpse as a farewell. Her two other young children likewise fall ill but are expected to recover.
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Emma Krause
Chas. Krause
Vonnegut Bros
N. Liberty St
Stella
Negroes vs Whites Rowlings Spark Unrest and Vigilant Patrols
Bainbridge reports a lynching of Calvin Thoms after an assault on Mrs. Zellers. In WiLpwoop troops arrive by governor’s order to quell threats between races, with roads picketed and alarm spreading as negroes flee to swamps. Ira Smith remains severely injured. Jesse Lambright at large. Political note: Will McGinnis shifts stance on coast mastership, backing Albert Sehm.
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Ira Smith
Jesse Lambright
City Life Notes and Incidents From the County Session
County superintendents read papers by Mott Marica Miller and Statesupt Voices. A social and supper is planned in the Mansur block. An original poem by B M Lawrence will be read. A porter at Slavin's saloon died suddenly. cause unknown. A boy pleaded guilty to counterfeit money and was discharged. Fireman Jump was dropped from the payroll and is deemed unable to work again. An engineer change occurred at Tomlinson hall. A man was cut by a beer glass. assailant sought. Talbott faced gambling charges but was discharged. others faced perjury. Prof Coulter addressed a college gathering on organizing college work. Resolutions on ex-President Martin’s death read. A post office stamps note cited US issue of 251 768 100 stamps valued at 5 170 822.
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T. A. Mott
Wayne County
C. A. Marica
DeKalb
G. W. Miller
Howard
Phil. Sheridan W. R. U
Mansur Block
B. M. Lawrence
New York City
James Caldwell
Slavin’s
Washington St
Liberty St
Wm. Morgan
Spannave
U.S
van Buren
Board of Safety
Frank Jump
Pat Graney
Tomlinson Hall
F. W. Roesener
William Kretch
Westend
Karp
Spencer Talbott
George Wilson
Levi Jackson
Talbott
John MM. Coulter
Indiana University
College Association
Martin
DePauw University
Lewis
Moore
Eddy
Rose Polytechnic
Bates House
W. B. Clark
Post Office Department
Memorized Liver Regulator Cure Ad Promotes Pies and Debility
An advertisement touts Simmon s Liver Regulator as a morbid liver remedy. It claims dyspepsia constipation and general debility are cured by the vegetable tonic cathartic and alterative. The note also promotes buckwheat flour at Van Pelt as a product option.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Jury hears closing in Annie Wagner case as two lawyers clash
Crowded court watches the final arguments in the Annie Wagner trial. Prosecutor Holtzman denounces attorney Span s personal attacks and reiterates the State’s strong combined evidence while Spaan retorts, signaling likely further sessions between the two lawyers.
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Wagner
Holtzman
Spasn
Spaan
John Duncan
Henry Spaan
Court House
Annie Wagner
Mr. Holtzman
Annie
Koesters
Law
Mr. Spaan
Senate Committee Opens Hawaiian Revolution Inquiry
Washington Dec 27 The senate sub committee on foreign relations began its investigation of the Hawaiian revolution hearing witnesses on causes and government strength. Rev O R Emerson native Hawaiian and secretary of the Hawaiian board of missions and Surveyor General Alexander testified as strong provisional government partisans. Emerson defended ex Minister Stevens and endorsed landing troops. The committee adjourned until Tuesday for more testimony.
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Washindon
Senate
Alexander
Hawaii
Emerson
Stevens
Waterson Funeral Held After Murder at Blackford Street
The funeral of Policeman Waterson, murdered Saturday night, was held Wednesday afternoon at Blackford Street church. Merchants and a city police squad attended. No clue to the murderer was found. Rumor claimed he was captured at Greenwood.
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Waterson
Blackford-st
Merchants Force
Greenwood
Wheat Slips to 65 Cents on Chicago Market
On Wednesday wheat prices fell to 65 cents on the Chicago market while global events trend on policy. The Italian government advised Spain it cannot pursue special measures against anarchists now. Tom Platt named temporary receiver of the New York and New England road. final hearing set for January 19. A revived cordage company began operations in New Jersey with 34 million dollars in capital. The royal family skipped the Royal theater in Madrid amid fears anarchists planned an attack, causing panic among patrons.
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Chicago
Spain
Tom Platt
New York
New England
Cordage Company
Cordage Trust
New Jersey
Royal Family
Royal Theater
Madrid
McKinley Support Grows in Indianapolis Hoosier Politics
Indiana Republicans debate Harrison and McKinley bids for the presidential nod. Antiharrison forces back McKinley in Indianapolis district seeking a state committee seat with figures like Wishard and Bookwalter maneuvering. Lincoln League plans a Feb 12 rally at Tomlinson ball as Key figures contest who leads the party.
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McKinley
Hoosier
Lincoln League
Claudia
Deva
Indiana
Harrison
New State Committee
Indianapolis
Gen
C. W. Fairbanks
al. Wishard
Charlie Bookwalter
Joo Healing
Kealing
Charles Wiltse
Mr. Wishard
Sun
McLain
Gowdy
Leeds
Anarchists Target Soup Funds in Paris Subversion Plot
Paris police arrested three anarchists who posed as soup kitchen fundraisers to finance riotous Living and organize anarchist groups. They held meetings in rich quarters, threatened donors, and authorities shut down the soup conferences after large sums were collected.
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Paris
Bi, Zola
Cohen
France
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