Tragic highway duel ends with thief dead after gunfight
Dr F M Abbott, warned of danger, foils highwaymen at East and Miamis streets. A larger robber is shot in the abdomen and dies. Abbott is wounded slightly. The surviving robber is captured after collapsing near a Miami Street alley and dies at the police station. Aerial details note the dead man wore an anchor tattoo and claimed Chicago origins.
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F. M. Abbott
East and
Miamists
Abbott
Windsor Hotel
Miami St
Miami-ai
Sergt. Laporte
Aftfair
Ast-St
Miami-st
Auken
Laporte
Tom
Dr. Abbott
Earp
Michigan City
Amendment to six year terms for President and Vice President
Washington notes describe the House arrest incident involving New York’s Cummings and the unfolding debate on a constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term to six years. Senate discussions cover the Florida lottery issue in Louisiana and a push for a permanent financial system including direct popular election of the president and vice president. A Chicago dispatch reports a smallpox death on a Panhandle train with Indiana reporting three cases.
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Washington
Cummings
New York
Hill
Martin
Finance Committee
Senate
Chicago
Indiana
South Lend
Crown Point
ANOTHER KING IS FALLEN In Tombs He Spends Night in Murderers Row
Erastus Wiman former king of Staten Island and leading promoter was arrested for forgery and altering checks with alleged gains near 250000. Bail attempts failed as police press for trial while Wiman awaits arraignment. his downfall dominates New York business circles. The Dun and Co agency implicated in the case and possible motive tied to a circulated method of commercial agencies.
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New York
Erastus Wiman
Staten Island
Murderers’ Row
Tombs
Th. Wiman
Beam
Wiman
Dun & Cows Commercial Agency
Ista
Ars. Wiman
Wimen
Dun & Co
Duo & Co
Receiver’s report on order funds under Winters judge
Receiver Failey reports on the Hifa division finances showing $12,135.40 credited to the division with substantial funds tied up in Mutual Bank of Philadelphia and New Jersey Trust Company. He notes unpaid claims around $24,000 and estimates a dividend from Mutual Bank possibly at least 50 cents on the dollar.
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Failey
Iron Hell
Drr. Malley
Thuredey
Winters
Ile
Imere Waa
Mutual Bank of Philadelphia
New Jersey Trust Company
Bway & Great
Mutual Bank
Somerby Bubbie
Life Division
Indignant Yorktown Man Denies Mysterious Disappearance Rumor
Mm. Jones of Yorktown, a longtime resident and former Delaware county official, seeks to identify who spread a rumor claiming he disappeared while owing about 20000 dollars. He suspects a rival’s fear of a comeback and notes his travels for work often keep him away six weeks or more.
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C. E. Jones
Yorktown
Tie Sun
Jones
Tu Sun
Delaware County
Maurer will case ends in favor of Frank Maurer
The jury returned a sealed verdict after a brief five minute deliberation on Wednesday night. The will left Bernard Maurer disinherited, sparking his lawsuit to break the father’s will which disposed of an estate valued at 17,600 dollars. The case centered on the old man’s soundness of mind.
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Maurer
Frank Maurer
Iis
Bernard
Farmers Rival in Broad Ripple Franchise Fight
Attorney J C Green announced that his Farmers company will seek a franchise for the Broad Ripple road and surrounding highways. He claimed strong financial backing including $60,000 to $160,000 and expected a heated battle with the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple company.
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Broad Ripple
Nawspaper
J. C. Green
County Commissioners
Indianapolis
Farmers’ Company
Green
Sahm appoints Oliver Neveal as assistant postmaster
Postmaster elect Sahm announced Oliver Neveal as assistant postmaster amid claims the decision was fixed months ago. The article notes letters from applicants, a German American club joke letter to Albert Sabin, and pension agent M Y B Spencer arriving to distribute roles. Joe Reilley awaits decision on chief deputy post.
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Sahm
Oliver Neveal
Bir
Guvarlievers
Raverig Ag
Soen
Levesl
Chris Stein
Totha Bonu
Albert Sabin
Indianapolis
Duan Sik
John Poorenough
Cordes divorce case delayed by sanity question
Mrs. Cordes will not be sent to a sanatorium after a judge’s order was modified. Dr Fletcher will visit at the California house to test her mind, with a verdict expected to allow the divorce case to proceed if sound. Fire devastates Waterbury business district. Indiana forecast notes slight warmth and fair weather.
Lion Rampages Through Theater Crowd Before Trainer Subdues It
Wallace the untamed lion escaped from his cage during a theater exhibition in Feb 22, roaming the auditorium for about 20 minutes. Broncho Boccacio, an East Indian trainer, subdued the beast with a whip and mane grip, no injuries reported. Wallace previously killed a moose and a horse in London eight years ago.
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Cuarence
Wallace
Broncho Boccaclo
Clark St
Boccacio
Loccacio
Kaspers Onc
London
Major Mitchell Died After Sudden Heart Attack
Ex mayor James L. Mitchell of Indianapolis died at home of Mrs. J H Ewing from heart disease after a severe grip. Born 1838 in Kentucky, he served as Indiana Adjutant General’s aide, mayor in 1873, and prosecuting attorney later. He was Emma Abbott’s trusted trustee, and witnessed her cremation. Funeral at Second Presbyterian Church with Crown Hill interment.
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James L. Mitchell
Indianapolis
J. HE. Ewing
N. Meridtenst
Biaj
Mitchell
James Mitchell, Jr
Ind
State University and
Law School
Seventieth
Tnodians
Ger. Harrison
W. D. Wiles
John L. Ketcham
Miss Abbott
Maj. Blitchell
Emme Abbott
Sweet Singer
Milburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Crown Hill
Kern Defends Truth In Licensing Case At Supreme Court
The ongoing clash between Kern and Ritter over the College Ave saloon license intensified on Thursday as Kern delivered a sharp supplementary brief. He insists the central issue is the constitutionality of the license law, criticizes opposing counsel for deceit, and urges the court to test the nuisance claim through proper legal channels while highlighting the path of truthful illumination across the law.
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Supreme Court
Kern
Ritter
College Ave
Cass
Airborn
John H. Stahlin
Horrible Accident Fatally Burns Youth on Stove
Karl Cloud, ten years old, was fatally burned in Tipton on a Wednesday night when he toppled onto a red hot stove. Flesh tore from his face, his eyes were destroyed, and he cannot recover. The scene described as horrific with a sickening odor and severe agony.
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Tipton
Karl Cloud
Young Cloud
Wotmens
Ex-supreme cashier sues order for 209.12 in salary claim
OILE Hick reports Mark Davis filed a claim against the order for 209.12 as salary. Dr. Carstensen’s address at a YMCA hall program is noted as entertaining. Various local names and misfortunes appear, including missing maid Julia Chal and a list of births and deaths with ages and illnesses.
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Mark Davis
Irom
Dr. Carstensen
Y.M.C. A. Hall
Asata
Valentine Kiefer
W. Hichigan St
Iva Adeli Ensley
James H. Hamilton
Helena T. Stillinger
PHE laundry notice from y0.1 PHE laundry
An old classified style note advertises a laundry service labeled PHE with a phone contact 103 and mentions shires reduced to K and a claim to stop a cough at ales.
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Shires
Washington's Birthday Fetes Across Cities Spark Gun Salutes
Washington's birthday was observed with cannon salutes and public demonstrations in New York and Indianapolis. Banks and offices closed. schools held recitations and dramas. The day featured a 21 gun salute, parades by German veterans and volunteer firemen, and a Delmonico banquet planned by the Sons of the Revolution with colored menus and cherry tree motifs.
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Washington
New York
Griffin
Indianapolis
Capitol
State
Court House
State Honee
N.W. Collen
Pennsylvania St
Ison
George
Clark Dunn
Superior Court
Geo. Washington
New Yon
Washington Continental Guards
John G. Norman
Central Park
Sons of the Revolution
Delmonico’s
Brown
Werahington
Unicon Square
G. W
New York Society of Cincinnati
The
Southern Society
Carlisle
Crisp
John Allen
Blississippi
Raynor
Maryland
Pitts Struck by Big Four Engine at Sixth Crossing
Geo W Pitts of 219 W Sixth Street was struck by a Big Four engine at the Sixth Street crossing on Wednesday night. He suffered broken hip and collar bones and internal injuries that may prove fatal.
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Geo. W. Pitts
W. Sixth-st
Rumor of Knife Clash Between Mitchell and Corbett
A circulating rumor in New York on Thursday claimed that Mitchell and Corbett quarreled and that Mitchell slashed the champion with a knife, but the report could not be confirmed.
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New York
Mitchell
Corbett
Tuxedo at English's and Park features big three day run
The largely attended English's entertainment showcased Val Fahrbach's flower gag about Mayor Denny. Park presents The Circus Queen with Marie Tempest and Gerald Gerome in light opera, while Mattie Vickers debuts The Circus Queen and Jacquine bows later. Hughey Dougherty's Minstrels and Tuxedo Company open a three day stand at English's with a large cast.
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Elka
Val Fahrbach
English
Denny
Mattie Vickers
the Park
Hera
Miss Vickers
Hughey Dougherty
Minstrels and
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