Morphine Ends Life of James Stewart Kelly
Coroner Wagner conducted an inquiry into the death of James Stewart Kelly, a 45 year old man who operated a cigar stand in the Occidental hotel building on Illinois street. After taking morphine to relieve illness, he lapsed into unconsciousness and died the next morning despite efforts to revive him. The motives for his alleged despair remain a local mystery. His wife is reportedly living elsewhere, possibly in Rio. The body was taken for shipment to Magillon by Undertaker Kregeros.
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James Stewart Kelly
Occidental
Illinois Sf
Wagnerhsla
Kregero
Magsillon
Littl
Kaly
Rio
Grasp on 50? Sol Mathway's toke worse disease tale
A jumbled local notice recounts Millard Fillmore Connett and Hon William Eureka Davis as long serving aldermen and a councilman, all said to be ill from a mysterious illness linked to a Russian disease. Various townsfolk including Mrs McCorkle and Derk DeRuiter are named as affected.
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Sol Mathway
Millard Fillmore Connett
William Eureka
Davis
Bir
Geis Sauley
Agsessor
Canneatt
Pettijohn
Tha Sia Grippe
McCorkle
Whistler
Laura McCorkle
Straat
Derk DeRuiter
Morris Williams Dies After Alvord Shooting
Morris Williams died at the city hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted during the Alvord incident. Suspect Robert Philpott remains jailed awaiting ruling on murder charges to be filed in connection with the shooting.
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Morris Wiliams
Morris Williams
Alvordstone
Robert Philpott
Philpott
Williams
Indiana Fair Weather Forecase For Indianapolis 2 Hour Outlook
Indiana forecast shows fair weather for Indianapolis and vicinity over the next two hours ending at 5 a.m. Dan. 1 180. The note mentions fair conditions. Switzerland faces harsh measures toward the Salvation Army, seen as risky for the republic’s stability.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Losvox
Dac
Switzerland
Salvation Army
Iikely
Little Republic
Local court session adjourned amid arrests and empty benches
The article reports Judge How ondar at Yale ples club proceedings with several names and firms involved. It notes arrests by Officer Gerber for alleged fraud and a man named Wm. Bigrins facing fines, later re arrested and sent to a workhouse. The piece mentions multiple local companies and capital figures amid a crowded, chaotic scene.
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Wastman
Gerber
Denny Ava
Wm. Bigrins
Ed. Thompson
Kean
Worka House
Open House Declines In Indianapolis New Year Calls
A city woman notes the fading custom of New Year open house as many old friends have died or moved away. Despite decline, many will still host modest receptions with simple dress, flowers, and chocolate. A partial list shows numerous hosts and addresses across Indianapolis from 2 to 7 p.m., with names, streets, and guiding etiquette for the visits.
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Gress Eeemaio
Tisra
Baker
Jennie
Grace Baer
Josie Bremerman
Toy P. Ra. Llgs
Miss May
Minoie Loder
Minnis Miller
Lacy New
Ra. Puimas
Myre
K. W
F. T. McCrea
G. P. Wright
Allison
J. B. Morrison
J. McDowall
Joseph Stubbs
E. J. Doolittle
T. W.W. Parker
Qilnie
Anna Wright
Orpha
Alica Allen
Nellia
Sucie Wright
Frances Moore
Richmond
Catharina Dunn
Nellia Abern
Jassie Carpenter
Liva Morris
Emily McDowall
Central-adve
Gregory
Miss Margaret
Mieces Jees
Fankhouser
Mianis
Maud Priez
Alice Taylor
Alice Anderson
Oise Pursill
Ellie Kronher
Kittie McMeans
Mics Nelson
Leon Bailey
Ross Hendricks
Greensburg
Ltta Sparks
Bellafontaine Et
Hit
Miss Ada
Missa Carne Couner
Muncie
Blanche Jellett
Allie Thompson
Vermont-st
Daconus
C. P
Mia. Thomwae Hibben
Lucy Jacobe
Ruby Hees
Mabel Folsom
Kate Noble
Irvington
Miss Nicholson
Crawfordevilla
Dalaware-st
Kismick
Anna
Tillie Schmitt
Uss
Meridian-st
Lavzanes
Jessie
Twelfth
Meridian-sts
Jessia Bird
Katharine Stone
Fannie Root
May Closser
Nellie Browning
Me Lucas
Mra
D. R
Katharine
Maud
B. W. Cole
Charles G. Stewart
Susan
Lois A
Daisy White
St. Maryst
Helen
Mies Lillian Moore
Walnut-st
Katie Chandler
Ida Smithers
Grace Pyle
Edna Manning
Birdie Beister
Ida Hamlin
Birdie Bistline
Maggie Scott
Mary Long
Columbus
Gertrude Field
North Tlinois-st
M. . Smith
Misa Stella
Bertha
Maud Hawking
Jessie Norris
Ada Shafer
Mary Wilson
Demia Appal
Grace Lovejoy
Alice Kirner
E. Noerthst
Adeline Cravens
Chicago
Drucilla Cravens
Madison
Emma Thompson
Anna Baggs
Leah and
Mary Fletcher
Ora Wilkens
Bessie Annle
Corner College-ave
Seventh-st
Local Y M C A Reception Announced With Programs
Frances McKenzie and a group including Annabella and Georgeanna Schley Rose Leet Maria Emma Todd Flora Hamilton Flora Torrance and Mary Hicks are listed for a Southeast corner Farkave and Cherry Streets venue. The event runs from 3 to 8 p.m. with a Wednesday evening reception by the social committees. Literary and gymnastic exercises will also be given.
Indiana academy of science meets in state house Bon day
Scientists gathered for the Indiana Academy of Science meeting at the State House. In the morning committees formed for next year and a call issued for members to urge legislators to fund the academy proceedings printing. Notable speakers included Prof Jordan, C W Gargitt, and A W Butler while John F Schnaible presented a paper.
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Indiana Academy of Science
Bonday
L Naw
Jake Dunn
State Library
Waldo
So Tadisna
Eight Negro Prisoners Killed Spark Public Outcry
A bloody killing of eight Black inmates in Dartiteel, South Carolina, at Christmastime stirs national debate on the race issue. public men flee the city as indignation grows in Southern papers once silent, while Capt. Homburg recalls a severe influenza and echoes a historic name for past illnesses.
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Washtreton
Mov &T Dartiteel
Tan
Sity
Phaera
Bern
Coor To the Solution of the Race Problem To Therouth
The Stowaway at Grand Theatre Creates Mixed Crowd Buzz
The Stowaway, starring Tom Davis, drew a large audience at the Grand on Monday aided by burglars in lead roles. Critics note strong yacht and escape scenes, solid acting by Grace Thorne and Marion Elnore, with Jas Slayfor delivering solid turns as hero, while Frank Losig’s villain and Franclyn Ewart’s comedy fall short.
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Tom Davis
Frank Losig
Sarah Holmen
Grace Thorne
Villian
Marion Elnore
Newaboy
Dicky Dials
Jas. Slayfor
Franclyn Ewart
Mayor Caleb S&S Ends Term With Courtroom Farewell
The city marks the last day of Mayor Caleb S&S and City Clerk John W. Bowlus. Sullivan presides on the police court bench in his final hours. Bowls passes his duties to Bud Swift as Perrott and Bushong take over. The retiring officials reflect on municipal reform and propose charter changes while a new administration begins.
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Tueetey
Caleb S&s. Deimp
John W. Bowlus
Elec Sullivan
Lenny
Janey Mominager
Progecmior Wright
Sus
Cilia
Maaden
Bowlus
Mgr
Bud Swift
Sarahy. Perrott
Charles Bushong
Harvey Bates Stout
Perrott
Stields
van Camp
Justice Denied Dudley Motion In Court
New York December special edition reports Justice Lawrence denied William Wada Dudley’s motion to vacate substituted service for his exam before trial. The judge said Dudley should not expect favors from a court he disobeyed. Also: Bah Thrasher acquitted in Indiana murder case. crowd applauded ruling. Berlin report claims Dr Peters and family alive in Africa.
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New York
Dudgs Lawrence
Supreme Court
William Wada Dudley
Dudley
Dudley Iis
Peters
Berlin
Des
Spl
The
Tagblatt
Dr. Peters
Africa
Hotel Fire Destroys Arlington Buildings
Fire swept the Arlington hotel Gill's furniture factory and several other structures early Tuesday morning. The blaze resulted in estimated losses of 75,900 dollars. The board of health reports more funerals this year, noting Undertaker Hregelo conducted more services than any other undertaker in the city.
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Pamvault
Mian
Arlington Hotel
Gill's Furniture Factory
Anybony
Board of Health
Hregelo
Thecil
Death by Own Action in Catholic Church Sparks Outcry
San Mateo California December 30 reports a wealthy San Francisco man James T Figart died by his own action in a Catholic church as a large crowd witnessed. He rushed toward the altar yelling Save me I am going to die then collapsed after pleading for aid. Father Callaghan calmed him before he suddenly shot upward and died. investigators describe the distraught stranger’s behavior and the chaotic scene following.
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San Matco
Cal
Spi
James Tfigart
San Francisco
Vigart
Father Callaghan
Father Callaghen
J Laghan
Tvo
Iman
Brutal Abduction Sparks Lynching Attempt Near Pembarton
A 12 year old girl, Bertha Wainge, disappeared in Pembarton New North Dakota on December 31. Residents suspected William Sloan, who was tracked to an old swamp cabin. A crowd smashed the door, Sloan fought, was captured, and the girl, found unconscious, faced a grave fate. authorities feared she might die from the alleged mistreatment.
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Nornwrown
N. d
Pembarton
Bartha Wainge
William Sloan
Sloan
Mia
Sloan Svas
Bertha
Howre Ague
Sloan Ea Amadman
Divorce sought after domestic dispute and arrest in Kentucky case
Mamzie Bowers seeks a divorce from John Bowers citing a cruel quarrel and an alleged violent act. The petition notes he was imprisoned in Kentucky state prison for bigamy and a related arrest. The petitioner asks restoration of her maiden name Hawkine and return to West Indianapolis.
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Dhis Gaewetrey
Mamzie Bowers
Aivorce
John Bowers
Rae
Hawkine
Bowers Fives
West
Dying Merris Williamse shot in Alvords home
Merris Williamse was shot by Robert Philpott during a confrontation at Alvords. Philpott was arrested and Williams moved to City Hospital where initial improvement faded and he died or was expected to die soon. If death occurs Philpott faces murder charges.
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Merris Whitmeas
Bethys Philpott
Lchomot Recoves
Robert Philpott
Merris Williamse
Alvords
Philpott
Williams
Suit V or Gawages and false representations
Late Saturday night Charlotte C. Ba'ea filed suit for 25000 damages against Claypool alleging false representations. After filing, papers were removed from the courthouse. Also included are scattered New York items about Vanderbilt real estate, a circular by Tom Davis, police cases involving Vincent King and Martin Van Huren, and an assault incident on W Market Street ending with George Hinckly.
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Charlotte C. Ba‘ea
Win FP
Claypool
From now on much cheaper and loss of 9.000 preferred
Fragmentary OCR notes state a preference for lower prices and a loss amount of 9.000 rather than an overcoat pale. The readable fragments imply a pricing or settlement decision but lack clear names, dates, or locations.
Trains Collide Near Anderson in Fatal Fast Mail Crash
A Chicago fast mail on the Panhandle and the Louisville express collided near Anderson Indiana at 2 AM. Two engines and four cars wrecked. debris caught fire. Fireman George Carewins killed. baggageman Tenacerin fatally injured. several others hurt. Relief trains and a surgeon were dispatched. passengers transferred to the eastbound train.
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Q Tenacerin
Reern
Indianapolis
Marses
Comipady
Richmond
Logansport
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kokomo
Ls Oedeck
Y. Th Nolan
Firamen Webb
L N. Kerlin
George D. Cumming
McCullough
Cnt
Tragic Death of Hoboken Millionaire Moller Revealed
New York reports 31 December about Rotor Moller of Hoboken a wealthy sugar refiner who died by suicide with a pistol in his mouth at his Hudson Street home. He left 25 000 losses after a failed horseshoe nail venture and his father’s earlier death. The article notes his jovial disposition and possible temporary insanity. Also mentioned are Greeks James and Nicholas Gramas on trial for theft and a derailed Central train near Hinds Central with no fatalities.
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New York
Commodore Vanderbilt
Washington Place
Cornelius
William K. Vanderbilt
Commodore
Szime
Rotor
Hoboken
Moller
Hudson St
Chicago Tailoring Company Offers Men New Garments
In Holiaayes every man in the city should have a new guitar and overecent. For the next fits most elegant assortment of cards and most reasonable prices call on the Chicago Tailoring company at corner Delaware and Markelsts.
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Chicago Taloring Company
Delaware and
Markelsts
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