Brutal murder near Brownsburg shocks community
A case unfolds around 1010 Tremont Street and nearby farms as two women are found slain, with Foreman and an accomplice among suspects. Relatives recall a tense morning, a possible confession to Frank White, and police work tracing meals and footprints while several names surface in a wide net of inquiry.
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Hough
Tremont St
Foreman
Brownsburg
Frank White
A. W. Germantaave
Kinga _-ehureh
Halleghville
On Inister
Haven
Wonon
Om Knife
Assasso
Army reporter slips through side door amid Gen Lawton case
A military newspaper scribe entered through a side door on Tuesday while a crowd gathered around Gen Lawton's body. He observed officials and debated authority with Col Wilson in the governor's office, noting potential arrest for bypassing guards.
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Tuesternoon
Lawton
Col. Wilson
Unnamed Wood Machinist Atlas Died Suddenly at Work
A machinist named Atlas died suddenly Wednesday while at the blacksmith shop. He was unmarried and in good health until several months prior when heart trouble began. His mother and sister resided in New Centle.
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Wood
Atlas’ En
New Centle
Unclear OCR shows trial verdict and horse incident
Fragmentary report notes a judge Leathers case with a jury verdict in favor of the defendant, mentioning Daniel and Dr Wilmer with a horse kicking Le someone. Details incomplete and names garbled.
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Christian Winson
Leathers
Daniel
Wilmer FF
Chris- 88
Valuable Stallion Dead in Richland County
Richmond Ind Feb 7 Al Jr Valuable Stallion valued around 1500 dollars owned by H T Jameson of Maat Germantown died on Wednesday.
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Richmond
Ind
Al‘Jr
H. T
Jameson
Germantown
Ship subsidy bill faces western opposition and funding ties
Washington reports indicate northwestern representatives oppose the ship subsidy bill over insufficient provisions for stowage and cargo ships. Republicans seek concessions to restore the bill to its original form, tying fundraising promises to campaign support, including Philadelphia's $100,000 lapse.
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Washington
Fifty-fifth Congress
Philadelphia
Ill Veteran Politician Col Richard Thompson III Dies Not
Col Richard Thompson of Terre Haute Indiana aged 91 is seriously ill and not expected to recover. Exhaustion from advanced age has weakened him for months prompting family to summon absent relatives. Thompson was secretary of the navy under President Hayes and the last surviving member of his 19th century congress.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Richard Thompson
Haustion
Col. Thompson
Navy
Hayes
Congress of Ibs
Shooting Not So Good at Sparrow Shooting Event
Fred Gilbert laments poor score after a murky atmosphere hinders aim in a sparrow shooting meet. The report lists high scorers across EXTRA and EVENTS I II III with names including Neal Tripp Heikes Powers Young Gilbert and Budd among many others scoring in the 10s to 18s range.
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Fred Gilbert
Neal
Tripp
Heikes
Powers
Young
Adamson
Bingham
Cad
Parry
Meredith
Clark
Wharton
Wolfe
Burford
Dickman
Gilbert
Craig
Webb
Helkes
McMurchy
Martin
Sconce
I. W.buad
Wood
Voris
Werk
Budd
Event
Sparrows
IL W. Budd
Herkes
Ognee
Wees
Waite
Adamygon
Mullin
Bondsmen sue Shelby county for 21555.68 over embezzlement case
On Wednesday morning the bondsmen of ex county treasurer Wilson filed suit against Shelby county for 21 555 68 dollars. They claim money Wilson advanced to the county while treasurer. Wilson is under indictment for embezzlement, stealing a condensed ledger and using false pretenses.
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Wilson
Shelby County
Arrest of Ida Macy in assault and battery case
Ida Macy, colored, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on an affidavit by Della Williams charging assault and battery. Macy claims Coleman insulted her, and Williams allegedly tried to whip her Sunday morning on Indiana Avenue.
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Ida Macy
Della Williams
Macy
Coleman
Pwlliams
Indiana-awe
Worker Falls Through Loft Floor in Shelbyville
Shelbyville reports a mishap when Fred Dunbar, agent for the Binger sewing machine company, fell through a hole in a loft floor on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred as he was unloading or handling items, with unclear surrounding details.
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Shelbyville
Lid
Epl
Fred. Dunbar
Binger. Sewing - Moncniine Company
Bey
Bombardment Continues as British Attack Boer Positions
fragments describe a renewed bombardment along the riverfront near Standerton and Molen drift. British forces press a storming attempt opposite Fotgieter as Boer defenders, still entangled Tuesday, report ongoing fighting with no Boer casualties recorded.
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Fotgieter
Johannesburg
Standérton
Molen Drift
Ambushed Americans and natives killed in revolt raid
Six Americans and two natives were killed by insurgents Monday between Orant and Dinolupija while escorting a nine bull cart supply train. The bridge was weakened, the first cart fell, and the escort of Company G, Thirty-second Infantry, was captured.
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Manila
Orant
Dinolupija
Kentucky Democrats weigh pact as sheriff protest looms
In Frankfort on February 7, Democratic leader J C Cantril warned that if Taylor rejects the current agreement another conference will be held Friday and if all terms fail, every Democratic sheriff in Kentucky will gather with posses to defend the assembly's rights. Taylor said he has not decided on signing and has received thousands of telegrams urging him not to concede.
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Frankfort
J. C. Cantril
Taylor
Kentucky
Republican Senate Adjourns After Goebel’s Burial
London Kentucky February 7 Republican senate met at noon Wednesday. Reverend Dixon prayed for guidance toward a peaceful end to the Kentucky war. Both houses adjourned until Thursday due to the burial of Senator Goebel.
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London
Republican Senate
Dixon
Giod
Kentucky
Goebel
Drummer Feeds An Insult Charge In Baltimore
Miss Annie Machen alighted from a car when Henry Fein a New York drummer accosted her on February 7 in Baltimore. He followed her refused her soda invitation and entered a red brick building where she asked if it was a church. Fein ended up in the police station as she filed insult charges. Justice Caulk fined Fein fifty dollars and costs Wednesday.
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Baltimore
Annie Machen
Henry Fein
New York
Fein
Justice Caulk
Unharmonious Apparel Theft Leads to Arrest
A sneak thief stole Judge UZ Wiley's overcoat from a state house room. He telephoned police and detectives Morgan Hlaltz and Captain Kinney promptly described the thief. Frank Shannon was found wearing the coat on the street, matching the description.
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UZ. Wiley
State House
Capt. Kinney
Morgan
Hlaltz
Frank Shannon
City Life Updates on City Guards and Court Cases
Gore plans to travel to Rochester on Thursday to organize a new company of rational guards, forming the 14th infantry with three batteries totaling about 945 men. In court, Frank Basket and Marie Mitchell, both colored, waived examination and await grand jury on rings theft charges. Y M C A directors convene Sunday to discuss a secretary. Malssa Snyder, colored, fined and sent to the workhouse for 120 days for stealing a jack et on Senatte ave. A $10,000 damages suit over a death at the Majestic building proceeds in Judge Leathers' court. Frank V Hugo sues Rudolph Marchel for $5,000 alleging assault on Dec 10, 1899.
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Gore
Rochester
Frank Basket
Marie Mitchell
George Hardwick
Milo
Majestic
Charles McGarvey
Frank V. Hugo
Rudolph Marchel
Marchel
Tim
Poseyville Man Praises One Minute Cough Cure
John Dirr of Poseyville Indiana extols One Minute Cough Cure saying it is unmatched for coughs and colds and that their family never goes without it. He emphasizes its effectiveness and reliability in treating common respiratory ailments.
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John Dirr
Poseyville, Ind
Indiana State Board of Commerce Meets at Commercial Club
Two dozen members convene for the Indiana state board of commerce annual meeting at the Commercial Club, discussing plans for simpler, cheaper charters for smaller cities, a nine to 25 member commission to draft them, and continued focus on conditions and legislation. Amos W. Butler reports on new poor relief laws with concerns over misuse. Fortune of Indianapolis presides, Murphy of Evansville serves as secretary.
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Indiana ‘State Board of Commerce
Commercial Club
State Health Board
A. L. Mason
Tivianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Terre Haut
A. M. Chipman
Anderson
Amos W. Butler
Mgr. Butler
Butler
William Fortune
Indianapolis
C. J. Murphy
Populist Shafroth urges US intervention in Boer war
In Washington on Wednesday Representatives Shafroth and Depew clashed over policy. Schurman letters deny Pettigrew bribery charges regarding Filipinos. Shafroth argues Hague Treaty allows mediation, citing Transvaal status and England’s view of the Boer republic as a dependency.
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Depew
Prof. Schurman
The
Philippines Commission
Pettigrew
Shafroth
Colorado
United States
Ray
Transvaal
England
Boer Republic
Murderous Indian Outbreak in Liard Country
In Victoria British Columbia on February 7 authorities pursue a band of Indians blamed for killing seven of eight McLavish family members. The home was burned and the family shot as they fled. Constable Stewart and two others began arrests but may have been killed. Reports reach the department as officers are feared dead.
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E. T. Pope
Lake Town
Special Utah race eyed as national battle begins
New York Feb 7 Hon Chas C Whittemore Utah district attorney arrived and spoke on the April 2 special election to fill Brigham H Roberts. He said the contest will be the first gun in the national battle this year and noted past party shifts and margins in Bryan and Roberts races.
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New York
Hion
Chas
C. Whittemore
Utah
Whittemore
Econgress
Brigham H. Roberts
Bryan
Roberts
Senator Hanna denies retirement rumor in Cleveland
Feb 7 reports from Columbus claim Senator Hanna will retire from the senate and from the national Republican committee once McKinley begins a second term. A Washington dispatch quotes Hanna calling the story silly and ridiculous and says the subject is too nonsensical to discuss.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Hanna
Senate
National Republican Committee
McKinley
Washington
Ohio Honors Lawton in State Tributes
Ohio paid last respects to Gen. Lawton as his coffin traveled into Columbus. Flags at half mast fluttered above the state house while Gov. Nash and Adjt-gen Gyger directed a procession by department heads and lawmakers to the depot. A major general’s salute greeted the train, and the governor laid a wreath on the casket symbolizing Ohio’s esteem.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lawton
Nash
Adjt
Gyger
United States
North Carolina Troop Request Seeks Help in Raleigh
Raleigh rumors allege Republican state chairman Holton urged President McKinley to dispatch troops to North Carolina to protect Black citizens amid tensions on February 7.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Holton
McKinley
County official charged with intoxication cited by lobbyists
Shelbyville Indiana February 7. The arrest last week of County Commissioner Amos on intoxication charges drew sharp criticism from several saloon operators who operate slot machines. Special policeman William Sanders who arrested Amos ordered the removal of all machines by Friday. Sanders represents the Good Citizens League and will push for further measures.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Amos
William Sanvers
Sanders
Good Citizens League
Refermsa
Della Rooker Dies After Foretelling Death
In Newark Ohio on February 7 Della Rooker died Wednesday from brain fever after she predicted she would become fatally ill She had prepared for death and made her own burial clothing days before her illness.
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Newark
Coal boats sink on Ohio river near Cairo
Sixteen coal boats carrying about 400000 bushels sank in the Ohio near Cairo on Tuesday. Other notes include fires at a Colorado rail depot, a planned visit by Dewey to Columbus, execution of Edward Clifford in New York, and multiple military and transport items from Frisco to Paris.
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Ohio
Cairo
Colorado Springs
Col
Dewey
Columbus, CO
Edward Clifford
New York
Watson
West ‘Shore’ Road
Maruense
Frisco
Paul Caysagnac
Paris
John A. Low
Ghost McGruder
Frhsco
Postum Cereal Coffee Brings Health Benefits Claims
A reader testimonial outlines coffee withdrawal headaches and sickness, then reports improved health after switching to Postum Food Coffee. It claims Postum tastes like coffee, provides strength, and aids rheumatism, brain and nerve work, with multiple named supporters from Syracuse.
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Croton
Syracuse
N. Y
Postum
Duvall
Syracuse University
Asd
Mro
William
Pu Ali
Block Co Fails in Boston Large Wholesale Clothing Firm
The WM. H. Block Co failed in Boston on Wednesday as Major, Beal & Co. one of the city’s largest wholesale clothing firms, assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Minor, Beal & Co
Interstate Live Stock Market report at Interstate Stock Yards
Interstate Stock Yards on February 7 quotes cattle receipts at 60 head and shipments at 40. Prices listed for good to prime beef and butcher steers, feeding steers 1000 to 1800 pounds, plus various ranges for cows, calves, and heifers. Hogs receipts 1,200 with shipments 1,070, pricing for packing and shipping hogs. sheep and lambs receipts light with bids for good to prime lambs and fair to good lambs.
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Interstate
PUTIB
Convnior
Yair
City Grain Market Report for Wednesday February 7
Wheat prices steady for No 2 red at 69 a track and No 3 red at 70c. No 3 red February milling freight listed. Corn market shows dull demand with No 1 white at 6c and No 3 white 32c, various No 4 and mixed lots ranging 23c to 31c. No 2 mixed 31c, No 3 mixed 31c, No 4 mixed 23 1 4c. No 2 yellow 3c, No 3 yellow 31 1 2c, No 4 yellow 28 1 2c. totals include 47 corn cars and smaller totals for other grains and hay.
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City
Prisoners revolt in Camarines provience Libman Libauan
Three hundred Spanish prisoners bolstered by revolt seized control at Libauan Camarines province after escaping Filipina guards. They were transported from the coast to Libauan in exhausted condition and defended themselves with improvised weapons while awaiting American deliverance.
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Manila
Libmauan
Camarines Province
Libauan
Ami
Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Prices at Indianapolis
At Union Stock Yards Indianapolis February 7, cattle receipts total 850 with varied quotes for different weight classes and quality. Market shows good to choice feeding steers and heifers, common to good stockers, veal calves and bulls with prices ranging roughly from 2.25 to 4.50 per 100 pounds. Hog receipts reach 5,000 with good to choice medium and heavy weights and lambs at 4.50 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 200 with good to choice and good to cheap lambs and ewes noted.
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Union Stock Yards
Thdianapolis
Benecoe
Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices Fall and Rise
Chicago wholesale prices show mixed movement with wheat up about 4 cents in May and July contracts amid improved cash demand. Corn and oats rebound with limited gains, while provisions edge higher on pork and lard. Butter and cheese prices shift across creamery and dairy categories amid market volatility.
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Chicago
Seaboard
Tracs
Geeve
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