Tragic Bridgeton Murder and Botched Hanging
Frank Raisinger was hanged in Bridgeton in a bungled execution when the rope broke. Six officials held the body up for nine minutes before death. Later his wife was found dead with gunshot wounds, and Raisinger confessed to killing her after an initial violent scene. Authorities deemed her death connected, though no direct motive or suspect was confirmed.
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Frank Raisinger
Sukae Press Association
Bridgeton
S40
Franke Raisinger
Our Koren
Raisinger
Vaisinger
Frank Ratebern
Rverett Shepard
Tradsincer
Ralainger
Puye
Russinger
Stuwudavis
Megrona
Taney
Ralsimer
Ralsinger
Gil
Woman nearly faints at news of stay of execution
Mrs. Bute bt wards nearly faints with joy upon learning the stay of execution has been continued for a month by the patron. Simvirel Greason laughed mockingly when told of the stay.
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Buripps
M'Ral Press Association
Bute Bt
Parton Jmatd
Simvirel Greason
Trains Trapped in Snow Halt Michigan Division
Snowbound mail and passenger trains strand cars north of Wabash Indiana and north of Peru as tracks clog. Postal clerks and travelers face delays while Erie and Western line trains remain missing. Officials expect clearance within a day or two and resumed service thereafter.
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Todinapelis
Tues
Michigan Division
Wabash
Ind
Erie & Western
Peru
Fragmented midwest political and weather notes
Disjointed reports from Indianapolis Des Moines and Chicago describe a temperance bill, blizzard impacts and a death sentence reprieve for Kate Edwards and Samuel Crease. Governors and senators weigh new protocols and pardons amid Indiana Kansas and Pennsylvania notes.
New Bloodless Doctor Coming to America
H. A. Barker, famed in England, arrives in the United States with claims to reshape malformed people into their proper form through a controversial method. The announcement notes Barker’s rising reputation and the planned introduction of his practice in American medical circles.
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America
H. A. Barker
England
Sunday Baseball Bill Advances in Indianapolis Session
A Sunday baseball victory note outlines legislative steps as Indianapolis debates repealing the Sunday baseball prohibition. The Dill bill, aimed at repeal, passes committee and heads toward passage with expectations of a senate vote in a few days amid other calendar bills and printer delays.
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Indieanapolis
Committee On Criminal Code
Indianapolis
Senate
Barker the English surgeon to visit the United States
London February reports Barker, England's renowned bloodless surgery expert, to depart for America this month to exhibit his methods. He treats dozens daily without anesthetics, relying on muscle and nerve work. a football player’s dislocated ankle was reportedly fixed with a strong hand grip and quick manipulation, followed by home remedies. Barker, a 43 year old Lancashire veteran, emphasizes muscle and tendon focus, earns attention from the medical world and public alike.
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London
A. Barker
United States
Baker
England
Lorenz
Vienna
Lolita Armour
Barker
Lancashire
America
Harry Chapman
Sheffield
Tome
Our City Needs Cheaper Smoke Free Fuel
A reflection on Indianapolis air pollution from coal smoke and soot. The author argues for switching to clean burning fuel gas or smokeless coal to improve health, city appearance, and lower fuel costs, noting natural gas was cheaper in the past and urging adoption elsewhere.
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Cuifside Capitel
Indianapolis
Respite Granted in Greason Edwards Murder Case
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons granted a respite for Samuel Greason of Berks County and Mrs Kate Edwards, accused conspirators in the murder of a husband. petitions argued Edwards lied under oath and sought a retrial or commutation. Death warrants were withdrawn and the case adjourned for a month, with further deliberation by Gov. Pennypacker.
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Greason
Edwards
Grenson
Lewis
Rethermeller
Lynta Simeelt
Toy Vnim Jn
Rethermel
Edsward
Beard
Redwards
Nisw
Gav. Pennypacker
Kaiser to Visit Italy Rumors Stir Rome Tables
Rumors persist that Emperor William may visit Italy during a forthcoming table discussion in Rome. The Scripps-Acaras press association reports chatter around the guest in diplomatic circles, with no official confirmation issued yet.
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Scripps-Acrae Press Association
Rome
Fei
William
Traly
Rong Victor Emanuel
Report on Senate Death Bill Passage Muddled
Fragmentary OCR shows debate over a death reporting bill where doctors' duty to report patient deaths faces constitutional questions. Senate proceedings reveal a majority absence and unclear fate of the measure amid controversy over medical accountability.
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Benatwr Ruemler
Senate
German widow testifies in Hoch murder trial session
Mrs Ortha Koppel described Hoch and Mrs Marie Welker Hoch after Hoch advertised for a wife in a German paper. She testified Hoch married Welker, then took her to his home where Welker fell ill and later died after Hoch allegedly took $6 for a trip to Michigan. Inspector Shipper read Hoch's Feb statement admitting marriages to seven women, seven of whom died soon after.
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Welker-hoeh
Johann Hoeh
Criminal Court
Ortha Koppel
Johann Hoch
Marie Welkers Hoch
Hoch
Laver Hoch
Mra Welker
Atmeage
Keppet
Mra
Wroexer
Cpurtmont
Michigan
Pulles
George Shipper
Chinese Exclusion Trial Draws Chinatown Witnesses In San Francisco
A chaotic courtroom scene centers on Lee Meng, born in San Francisco’s Chinatown, fighting a birth certificate requirement amid Chinese witnesses and contrasting customs. Attorneys debate his restaurant ties and alleged exclusion law violations as the case unfolds with local figures and translators providing testimony.
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Judhaapolla
Lee Seng
N. Minotsext
Lee Meng
A. C. Anderson
Khow
Chicago
Madre
Igher Court
San Francisco
Chinatown
Henry Ostendorf
Hame
Nhs Partier
Ostendorf
J. M. LaPallette
Henry Spann
Lee Wing
Leo Meng
Elan
la Fallette
May
Kee
Lee Quing
Anderson
Lew Meng
May Kee
Water Works Pressure Ordered Down Amid Fire on Temple Ave
Frank Bihlmater, an Indianapolis Water Co. employee, ordered fire pressure reduced during a blaze on Temple Avenue. Board of Safety demanded his arrest, but Fire Chief Coors consulted the mayor first. Witnesses said the water company had no authority to lower pressure without proper signal from the fire chief, and the incident spurred calls for accountability.
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Frank Bihlmaier
Indianapolis Water Company
Temple-Ave
Board OF Safety
Bihlmaier
Sefors
Barker
Som
Butniofock
Hufry
Ue Fadinnapens Water Company
Weil
Bihimater
Bihimaier
Thomas
Frank Biragl Welcolm Q. Hicks
Athiavit
Apaingt Aibimater
Coots
Holtzman
Ribimater
Water Company
Marmn
Weather Spotter Device Lets You Track Weather From Hand
A compact device described as a weather spotter attaches to the hand to monitor atmospheric conditions. It promises real time readings and quick weather updates for personal use, with emphasis on portability and ease of interpretation.
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Moore
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Vorigorimakes
Harrisburg
Kate Edwwards
Siniel Crease
Topeka
Kak
Kate Edwards
Ruice
Miched
Carter
Katherine Fish
Bedom
William Fish
Ward
Fish
Abe
Radyinc
Pino
Wolschner
Denison Barver
East Chico
Toomey
H. A Barker
Ohio River
VINE
Wall Coeur
Cincinnati
Cineland
Obig
Ofa
Henry M. Bronson
Mrs. Edwards
Samuel Greason
Kaiser
Italy
Hoh
Marie Welker-Hoch
Lee Ming
L. Burghelm
G. W. Maxwell
SM Musenchoadttsave
Paul G. Entity
Indianapolia
Nat Wills
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Bole
Ries
Curaliremel Ards
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