Marshal kills James Richardson in Pendleton shootout
Pendleton Indiana February 8 Marshall Mortimer Cook shot and killed James Richardson an escaped convict from Illinois during an attempt to arrest him Richardson bragged no one in Pendleton could capture him alive and drew his revolver at Clevengers saloon Cook shot Richardson four times ending the pursuit Richardson formerly lived in Fortville and had been linked to a saloon keeper killing three years earlier in a complicated chain of escapes and reappearances across Illinois and Indiana.
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Pendleton
Indiana
Ind
Mortimer Cook
James Richardson
Illinois
Richardson
Fortville
Shafer
Tllinois
Intnos
Bill’ Grown
Clevenger
Marshal Cook
Cook
Richaardser
Shelbyville County Council Reaffirms Saving Measures
Shelby Democrat reports the Shelby county council defends frugal budgeting, refuses to fund several bills as extravagant and authorizes 3000 to cover outstanding claims. Bonds at 4 percent will finance the debt with 1000 due annually starting July 1, 1902. Editor Ray counters Flora Davis allegations with an affidavit claim. Jury man Hensley remains uninformed amid similar accusations.
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Shelby County Council
Shelby Democrat
R. W. Davis
Alan Brodrick
The
Jeffersonian
Shelbyville
Ind
Gilbert Bronson
David Levinson
Flora Davis
Brodrick
Ray
Democrat
Davis
Hensley
Lineman Henry Bailey Clings to Fast Train Collapsed Exit
Henry Bailey a Western Union lineman riding the wire between Kendallville and Indianapolis fell from a Big Four train at Colfax while inspecting lines. He clung to the vestibule as the train sped off and, exhausted, let go. He was found unconscious as the train backed up. Frost Bnow, a retired harness maker, died in Lebanon after amassing wealth in Indianapolis harness production during the Civil War.
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Lebanon
Ind
Henry Bailey
Western Union
Kendallville
Indianapolis
Colfax
Unclear OCR noting union action and local meetings
Fragmented reports mention Muncie and Knox counties with plans for union organizing among drug clerks, gravel road work, and school district centralization. Fort Wayne Democrats opened headquarters and a Baptist conference meets in Lebanon while a gaming raid is referenced in Marion.
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Knox County
Eravel
Gasa'county
Fort ‘Wayne
Democratic
Lebanon
Seasonal Frost Threatens Indiana Peach Crop
A rural observer notes the yearly cycle of warm spells then deep cold waves in Indiana. Farmers and families watch for frost damage as the peach crop faces cold snaps that determine its outcome each year.
Head-on Wreck on the New York Central Kills Three
A head-on freight collision near Peale tunnel on the New York Central in Williamsport Pennsylvania leaves three engineers and firemen dead and three more seriously injured. The dead are Oliver Bennett and Mark McFarland both engineers and A McAvenue a fireman from Jersey Shore. Firemen and brakemen from Jersey Shore are listed among the injured. The crash resulted from misunderstood orders as two freight trains collided with crews staying at their posts. Reports say additional workers may be trapped under wreckage.
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Williamsport
Peale Tunnel
New York Central
Oliver C. Bennett
Mark McFarland
Jersey Shore
A. McAvenue
FP. C. Creighton
John Linqvist
John Kane
Factory inspector McAbee to sue American Tin Plate Co
Factory inspector McAbee visited Anderson to arrange suits against American Tin Plate Co to compel weekly payment to employees as required by law. Prosecution will be pursued and tests may be made. Republic Iron and Steel Co also to be sued. McAbee quoted Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern’s Hamill denying extra payments and affirming weekly pay to contractors’ workers.
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McAbee
Anderson
American Tin Plate Company
Republic Itan and Steel Company
Plumbers Idle As Lockout Looms In Chicago Construction
Chicago reports a building strike as plumbers and other trades refuse to follow new rules. Up to 16 000 workers may join the lockout as contractors and unions clash, with 3 000 to 4 000 already idle and potential nationwide spread if Chicago contractors in other cities join.
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Chicago
Centristora
Kaborins
Bosh
Neaster
Jtbs
Architects’ Association
Building Contractors’ Council
E.H. Craig
Contractors’ Council
Building Trades Council
Contractors’ Association
Davis
Geo. P. Gubbins
Bricklayers and Stone-Masons International Union of Chicago
Mount defends actions after reformatory barn fire loss
Governor Mount rejects Rough Notes assertions about insurance of the Plainfield boys reformatory barn. He says the state lost 1000 dollars when the barn burned because the Fort Wayne Fire Insurance Company was in receivership and trustees insured the barn without his knowledge. He calls the attack contemptible and notes he cannot oversee all state barns. Rough Notes cites Farmersburg data on Phoenix company losses, contrasting Brunker’s figures. Mount questions Brunker’s credibility.
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Farmersburg Insurance
Phoenix Insurance Company
Brunker
Mount
Mr. Brunker
Two Boys Confess in Sandbag Attack at Vandalia Tracks
Jesse Hendricks of Indianapolis and Jans Williams of Cincinnati confessed to aiding a sandbag assault on Joel W. Pickett in a coal yard by the Vandalia tracks on Saturday night. Pickett was found unconscious and cannot identify his assailants. Detectives linked Hendricks to the plan. Williams claimed the blow was foiled. They face highway robbery and assault charges with restitution over six dollars distributed between the youths.
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Jesse Hendricks
Indianapolis
Jans Williams
Cincinnati
Joel W. Pickett
White River
Vandalia Tracks
Pickett
Asch and Dugan
Hendricks
Williams
Willams
Labouchere mobbed at Northampton peace meeting
Henry Labouchere editor of Truth and liberal MP was mobbed at Northampton town hall as a peace meeting faced disruption. Chairs were smashed, leaders removed, Labouchere struck on the head and escorted away by police. Other attendees sustained injuries amid renewed anti government protests.
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Northampton
Eng
Henry Labouchere
Truth
Town Hall
Labouchere
Queen
Itig
York City
Free Home Cure Offer From Dr Mary Lock Co
An advertisement promises a free five dollar treatment package delivered to your home by Dr Mary Lock Co Chicago. The copy claims a remedy to ease suffering and provides a mail address 218 Station 0 for name and address submission with privacy and no cost to try.
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Mary Leck
Wen‘Gerful
Mary Lock Co
Station 0
Chicago
Ill
Funeral planned for General Lawton in Washington
The body of Gen. Lawton arrived in the city on Thursday at 9 30 am. A cavalry troop from Fort Myer received the casket and a guard of honor stood at the church of the Covenant for the service Friday. Mrs. Lawton and her children will stay with Mrs. Mitchell at 164 Est northwest. Military arrangements for Friday are complete.
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Washington
Lawton
Fort. Myer
Church of the Covenant
Mitchell
Gas company manager opposes city tax increase
Mr Lyman of the gas trust tells the council that a three cent per foot levy on gas trains would cost about $20 000 annually. He says enforcement would not prohibit business but would impose a heavy burden and questions the citys motive after a previous tax cut.
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Bement Lyman
Consumers’ Gas Trusat Company
Lyman
Gas Mains Tax Seen as Political Buncombe by GM
Pearson of the Indianapolis Gas Company says the proposed tax on gas mains is political buncombe and ridiculous. He notes lower gas pressure, higher pipe costs, and no higher gas price, warning the tax would feel like confiscation. The company must maintain 230 miles of pipe with pipe costs at $2 per foot.
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Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
Buncombe
Hamilton County
Young Gruner Accused Con Men In Stage Scheme
Gruner of 241 E Wyoming claims E H Willard and Roger Timlin hired him on stage for eight dollars weekly and charged seven dollars for line teaching in a blood and thunder play. Willard confirms the arrangement and says managers typically charge amateurs for training as the arrest unfolds.
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Wiliam Gruner
Wyoming St
E. H. Willard
Roger Timlin
Willard
SUN
Remarkable Blood Poison Cure Promises Free Home Trial
State Medical Institute in Ft Wayne Indiana claims a new treatment cures blood poisoning with patches in the mouth throat and skin ulcers, promising a free home trial to all sufferers who write. The notice touts rapid health restoration and urges immediate response.
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State Medical Institute
Elektron Pbuilding
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Wayne
Boers Capture British Patrol at Bra bant's Horse
In Sterkstroom on February 8 the Boers captured a British patrol consisting of a sergeant and six men of Brabant's horse, part of Gen. Gatacre's advance guard.
Prominent Indiana merchant fatally shoots self at home
Rolla G. Crist, hardware merchant of New Market, Indiana, killed himself with a revolver at 6 a m Thursday after a week of illness. He leaves a wife and three grown children. Sheriff Clark will move John Tuenee and Charles Smith to the penitentiary when weather permits.
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Crist
Crawfordeville
Ind
Rolla G. Crist
New’ Market
Clark
John “Tuenee
Charles Smith
Insane Mob Targets Jackson in Warsaw Lynch Threat
In Warsaw Indiana a violent mob assaulted restaurateur W Jackson after a dispute over debt. Jackson seized money from his wife tied to a mortgage, knocked her unconscious, then tried to flee by train. Police intervened and he is jailed for safety as the mob hunted him.
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Warsaw
Ind
W. Jeeckson
Jackson
Extraordinary Merit Of A New Catarrh Cure
A new catarrh remedy praised by physicians as a fair trial option. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets combine Sanguinaria Hydrastin Eucalyptos and Guaiacol to clear mucous and destroy catarrhal worms. Dr. Sebring and Dr. Odell report success in nasal throat stomach catarrh with tablets sold for 53 cents. Free booklet available from F A Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Stuert
Sebring
Stuart
NASA
Odell
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall. Mich
The Overland Limited Travel Offer from East to California
The Overland Route announces the Overland Limited runs daily year round from the East to California. It promises fast service with steam heat pintsach light buffet smoking and library car. Contact local agents or A G Shearman General Agent Union Pac for timetables and tickets.
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San Francisco
California
Union Pacific
A. G. Shearman
UN- Pac
R. R- 86
Carew
Cincinnati
Ohio
City Markets Price List Overspread with Meats and Groceries
Indianapolis markets list smoked meats and groceries with prices for hams bacon lard sausage and pickled goods. Fresh pork onions cabbage apples bananas and tea spices appear alongside canned vegetables oysters and butter in a dense catalog of everyday commodities.
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California
Link
Indiana
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