Murder of Waterung grocer in cold blood shocks farmers
A Plainfield observer reports the murder of 46 year old grocer George Williams near Waterung. A stranger persuaded him to drive to Warrensville then shot him in the sleigh and fled toward the rail to New York. Williams had no known enemies and left a widow.
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Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association
Plainfield
Waterung
George Williams
Warrensville
Williams
Warreneville
Willams
Goontown
New York
Watchung
Brooklyn
Station A
Sayre Opposes Continued Confiscation Commission
Warren Sayre voices opposition to a two year extension of the confiscation commission. He argues the panel has not proven it will do more good than a prior six year body from 1841, whose work was repeatedly amended by later legislatures. Sayre is recording his stance as a quiet movement to keep the commission from continuing.
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Warren Sayre
Sayre
Job Offer Sparks Marion County Politician Talks
Chairman Stansbury leads the house Plunder committee and Marion county delegation as new Rouge clerk positions draw interest. 10 day keepers and janitors will end Sunday night, with new salt bear duty. Most out of town selections have been announced, leaving several spots still open amid corridor chatter.
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Stansbury
House
Marion County
Teacher Address At Harrison School Saturday Morning
William J. Tucker will address the teachers at Harrison School on Saturday morning February 4 at 9:45. The subject is “Rights of the Period of Education.”
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William J. Tucker Wil Addrey
Harrison School
Cold at LaCrosse in subzero morning report
Scripps-McBar Press Association notes a frigid start in LaCrosse Wisconsin as the thermometer Friday morning plunged to well below zero. Residents face severe cold conditions with wind chills adding to the danger. Strong currents of cold air sweep the region as officials issue frost alerts.
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Lacrosse
Scripps-M'Bar Press Association
Wis
Mrs Rogers Receives Gov Bell Reprieve in Vermont
In Windsor Vermont Sheriff Peck read the death warrant for Mrs Rogers and then the governor’s reprieve delaying execution to June 2. She thanked the governor, was moved, and returned to her penitentiary quarters after the surprise action.
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Scripps-I'Rae Press Association
Windsor
Sheriff Peck
Broad Ripple Fire Destroys Kingan Icehouses
Broad Ripple residents aided by Kingan employees battled a fierce blaze that destroyed eight icehouses at Kingan & Co. The fire started from a smokestack and spread in strong winds. About 150 workers were left unemployed, with estimated losses around 80,000 dollars. Firefighters and volunteers saved surrounding structures and prevented wider destruction despite exposure to intense heat and collapsing facilities.
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Broad Ripple
Kingan & Co
Vilage
Joss
Ivan Roberts
Alva Metagre
Lee Houses
Kingan &9
Prml
Lovie Day
Rastity
Willian Day
Pond
Wax
Indianapolis
Anay
Alber
Simms
Helsing
Reand Mippie Lumber Company
Bet in court ends in courtroom bets in suit
In a Friday hearing before Justice Harvey B. Stont Loyd and Lydia Vanzant, actors Loyd Palmer Doore and the defendant William Swain clashed over a $59.50 claim from a show that “busted” at Beneca Falla. Attorney George Spahr wagered $104 on a client’s denial while Swain testified, the squire urging the case proceed. Mrs Geneveve Pollock, the serpen tine dancer and treasurer, backed the defense. Mrs Cargine Tamm, born in Messeyparmstadt Germany, died at 9 aged 84 in Indianapolis leaving seven children.
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Harvey B. Stont
Loyd
Lydia Vanzant
Palmer Doore
William 31. Swain
Beneca Falla
George Spahr
Wiltam Swain
Mra
Geneveve Pollock
Durticn
Cargine Tamm
Dauhter
Frank Shearer
Baltimore Ave
Messeyparmstadt
Germany
DS. Wien
Ashe
Indianapolis
August Tamm
German Telegraph and
Tribune
Stirs
George Sayles
Henry Steckmann
Carriy Tamm
Frank Mughes
William Schert
Uhieago
Bogus Two Dollar Bill Alert Circulating in U S Banks
A report warns of a counterfeit two dollar silver certificate seen in the United States including Indianapolis banks. The fake note mimics the familiar design but uses altered engraving and color, with the Washington portrait and treasury serials noted among the suspect features.
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United States
Idianapolis
Washington
Treasury
City Record for a Day
Births list names and addresses including Omer and Donne Fairey, 515 Hosbrook, Edna Heaney, 342 Oxford, and Lizzie Spanning. Deaths note Nathan Payne 43 of 128 N. Missouri pneumonia and infant Barrett at Ut Oxford. Marriages listed Maurice Berkowitz and Eva De Vries, Mayberry and Eva, Waratat and Nettie Cancy, Jones and Edwards. Building permits for Fred Miller Brewlur Co and repairs at 1391 Prospect and other properties.
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Omer
Donne Fairey
Morris
Day Holst
Edna Heaney
Hosbrook
Bea Dulin
Edgaber Jarrett
Oxford
Lizzie Spanning
Miasouri
Bos William
Nathan Payne
N. Miasouri
Infant Barrett
Nours
Ut Oxford
W. Woet- Ineton
Charles John Marl Rhace
Kissell
Market
Hemor
Maurice A. Berkowitz
Eva de Vries
Randall Mayberry
Eva ¥Enabte
William Waratat
Senn Ke Nelson
Toy Tees
Nettie F. Cancy
Fred, Jones
Kva Edwards
Frank
Pottengee
Burnie
Yau Vurn
Fred Miller Brewlur Co
Don. Moun
Wiliam Holland
North Western
A. Hirapottage
Harlan
Wemfar
Prospect
Ambiguous OCR Rewrite of Local Notice
A damaged OCR fragment from an Indianapolis area item describes an engine company and a canal water draw. It mentions a Kingan company and a hose being stretched to protect valuable machinery. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
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Indianapoli
Brey
Engine Company No
Wianapolis
Kingan Company
Guirl Temperance Bill Motioned Through by Assembly
A garbled report indicates a motion related to a temperance bill named Guirl was discussed by lawmakers. The text mentions the Klan and pests, with references to Friday and Thursday actions, but details remain unclear and fragmented.
Traction Co. Suit Spars with Latta Methods
Attorney Latta pursues methods to stop a damage suit as the Metropolitan and Terminal confront alleged wrongdoing. A young girl, Dorg Glover, near Naw Misa, faced injuries after a Washington street car incident. The case involves claims against a carrier and possible settlement tactics to limit liability.
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Latta
Glover
Beny Suit
Washington St
Trve Air Company
I. Boriter
Dante Lek
Markets Update From European Press Association
Markets report mentions wheat and other grains with prices and supply notes. Fluctuations noted in trade across markets, with brief references to commodity values and regional demand.
Live stock and fuel prices from regional markets
The page lists pricing for cattle and sheep grades, steer weights and values, and feeding stock ranges. It also shows coal and coke prices, fuels and related goods, plus handling costs and delivery surcharges across several locations and vendors.
Accused of Crookedness in New Jersey Embezzlement Claim
Seth Taylor of New Jersey was arrested on embezzlement charges by Detectives Gerber and Trimpe. Prosecutors allege he sold a product for the Cotton Cal company and failed to remit proceeds, with the affair tied to a wholesale plan. Taylor allegedly sought funds from multiple companies as the case developed.
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Seth Taylor
New Jersey
Gerber
Trimpe
Cofton Cal Company
Af Marrishore
Whitesale
Wd Taylor
Indianapolis
Sugar Cured Hams and Dried Beet Goods Listing
A fragmented 19th century goods list detailing sugar cured hams, boiled hams, bacon, sausages, pickled pork, and various fresh pork and beef cuts with prices and weights. Also includes dairy items like New York full cream and Swiss cheese, and imported cheeses. Many misspellings and illegible entries are present, but the core items and prices offer a snapshot of meat and dairy trade.
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California
Peerfees
Wiginme
Isic
Indiana
Sibiu
Hotel Bartender Injured Amid Odd Incident
A hotel bartender at a Washington street hotel was injured in a strange incident described as a near miss. Witnesses say the assailant fled toward Manhattan, and the bartender is reported in a hospital recovering with a tentatively favorable prognosis. A nearby store, Monarch Supply Co., 130 E Washington, is named in the surrounding notes.
Sugar and Candy Market Items Listed With Prices
Fragmentary OCR lists various sugar and candy items with prices and codes. Mentions powdered SNMM 645, standard White Grammated 43, Av 20, Windsor ex 33, Rite 3, yellow items, Candy-Capital stick candy, rammon mixed, G14c, sticky banner twist, derby mixed 34d.
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Windsor
Coffee Varieties and Prices Listed in Sealed Advertisement
An old classified-like entry enumerates coffee types and prices such as IMENEC prime green and Java green, with rates including 18 percent and a $13 package. Other lines mention Imperial Young Hyson Weis Japan and assorted roasts or blends, in a compressed listing style typical of a shop or catalog.
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South
Imperial
Young Hyson
Weis
Japan
Millinery 4 Percent Gost at Monarch Supply Co
Monarch Supply Co at 1302 Washington Street advertises millinery goods with a 4 percent discount for customers.
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Monarch Supply Co
Washington At
Bulls In Lead As Market Opens Moderately Strong
In York on February 2 the stock market opened stronger with moderate gains. Leading advances included Baltimore & Ohio Ontario & Western Steading Missouri Kansas & Texas and Southern Pacific along with Kansas City Southern preferred. Reading rose early before giving back some gains, and Consolidated Gas led a sharp rally in industrials.
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Ecripps
Astasare & Hudson
New York Central
Oral
Ohio & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Iron
Ates
Chicago Live Stock Prices Summary Report
Chicago live stock receipts total about 3.5 million with market steady. Prime beeves bring around 4 065.60 while other categories such as cows, heifers, and stockers show varied values. Texas and western stock totals are estimated higher with Saturday receipts expected. light mixed hogs and native sheep also noted.
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Chicago
Scriphs-Aprae Press Association
Ranners
Texas
Cincinnati Live Stock Report Makes Sparse Inputs
Cattle receipts dull and weak with shippers receiving around 4.06 for cattle. Hog receipts mixed to lower with hogs to be sold. Sheep receipts strong with extra demand near 6.55 to 7.07 per hundred weight. Prices indicate a soft overall market with varied demand across categories.
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Cincinnati
RAE Press Association
No Yellow Fever Epidemic Report Supposed by Official
Scripps-Howard press dispatch from Washington states Minteter Barrett reports 18 yellow fever cases and three deaths since July 1, 194 cases, with four still in hospital. He says the disease has not reached epidemic proportions and urges no alarm.
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Scripps-Wrae Press Association
Washington
Minteter Barrett
Panama
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