Miss Carter Identifies Doc Reed as Her Attacker
Dorothy Carter, living in Irvington, positively identifies a New Castle suspect known as Doc Reed from a police photo. Detectives test Miss Carter with questions about features and expression. she says the man matches, while other witnesses note hesitation and the case inflames local tension. The suspect’s alibi falters under scrutiny and crowds speculate vigilante action if justice fails.
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Miss Carter
Doc Reed
Morgan
Carrie Thompkins
New Castle
Charlotteville
Indianapolis
Vigilance Committee in Irvington Targets Reed
In Irvington a determined vigilance committee forms to pursue justice for Miss Carter’s assailant. Capt. Brouse, a local real estate dealer, is said to chair the group and devote full time to the effort. A late night Butler college bell rung, prompting a staged lynching joke by students.
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Irvington
Capt. Dawson
Holtz
Cicero Price
Carter
Capt. Brouse
Prisoner Started for Indianapolis By Deputy Sheriff
Deputy-sheriff Charles Christopher departed New Castle Indiana with Doc Reed the alleged assailant of Miss Carter bound for Indianapolis on the Big Four at 145 p m Wednesday The plan reportedly was to alight at a small station near Indianapolis and drive to the Carter home to avoid publicity Superintendent Quigley quickly summoned the police to headquarters at 245 p m and pledged protection for the suspect.
Could the Jail be Entered by a Mob
The Marion county jail, new and strong, seems hard to breach from outside masonry. Possible entry routes include breaking through the sheriff's wall to reach four iron doors, or using a courthouse tunnel with two light doors and three iron doors to breach the jail, with keys likely secured in a safe in danger times.
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Marion County
Saulcy Vows Ready Jail Defense Against Mob
Sheriff Saulcy says he will do his duty and be ready for trouble if a mob attack occurs. He believes Indianapolis residents will not support mob violence and warns a jail with 20 armed men could repel a crowd of 10 000.
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Saulcy
Indianapolis
Gers
Ward
Carroll
Carrol
Fasig
Crumpacker seeks federal action to curb lynchings
Washington February 27 Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana calls for federal intervention to prevent lynchings following Terre Haute murder. He urges state and county measures including a $10,000 payment to victims' administrators and plans to draft a bill for Congress. Fellow lawmakers condemn lynching. Beveridge silent.
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Terre Haute
Crumpacker
Indiana
Congress
Faris
Beveridge
Kirkman Pushes Fast Passage For Assault Bill
Kirkman urges rapid action on a criminal assault bill that would impose death or life imprisonment. The measure was favorably reported in the house and he plans to seek suspension of the rules on second reading to prevent it being crowded out during the session rush. He calls the bill meritorious and unopposed under current conditions.
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Kirkman
Taylor Takes Up Barlows Anti-Lynching Bill Rescue
Attorney-general Taylor urges passage of Senator Barlows anti-lynching bill as House judiciary fears defeat. The measure would vacate sheriffs offices for prisoner lynching but allow a governor hearing within ten days for reinstatement upon showing due diligence.
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Taylor
Barlow
House Judiciary Committee
Temperance Bill Defeated in House Vote 37 to 50
The Scott temperance measure failed in the house on Wednesday by 37 to 50. Opponents cited constitutional concerns and political promises, while supporters pressed for prohibiting liquor licenses in wards or townships for six months after remonstrances are filed.
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Scott
Barlows Beer Picnic Bill Set for Senate Kill
The senate temperance committee decides to kill Barlow's anti beer party bill which limited picnic beer wagon attendees and permitted weapons under Carrie Nation style enforcement. The Lindley liquor license bill requiring ward property owner signatures will also be killed.
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Barlow
McKinley Under Fire Over Cuba Policy Editorial
The Chicago Times Herald denounces President McKinley and the Cuba policy as a betrayal, claiming the administration pledged reform while bribing Congress with offices and honors. Walter Wellman reports Pettigrew will accuse Democratic senators of corruption tied to the army bill.
Democrat Reaches Senate Chair for First Time
Rev. J Cumming Smith of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church led prayers as Senator Inman the minority leader received the chair for the first time this session. The chamber debated Wood's bill to let jurors take written instructions to the jury room. opponents favored current practice. A majority report killed the bill.
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Bill” Wittinger
Gilbert
Inman
Leenor
Senate
Wood
Board of Safety Hears Fire Alarm Bid Debate
In a secret session on Wednesday the Board of Safety discussed bids for a fire alarm system. A split emerged with one member preferring the Gamewell bid while another favored only essential equipment, arguing some specifications may be superfluous. Webb Chandlee of Gamewell contends mahogany switchboards are unique to the product.
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Gamewell
Webb Chandlee
Gamewell Company
Miss Hendricks Dies at 78 in Indianapolis
Miss Eliza Hendricks, 78, died Tuesday afternoon at her brother Victor K. Hendricks home 1127 N Meridian St after years of illness. She served as president of the Indianapolis Women's Club 1884 85 and belonged to Second Presbyterian Church. Her father helped build the old Madison and Indianapolis railroad later part of the Pennsylvania system.
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Victor K. Hendricks
Meridianst
An’s Club
Second Presbyterian Church
Madison & Indianapolis
Pennsylvania System
Woman awarded $500 damages after streetcar collision
Louise Tenner received $500 damages Wednesday after a street-car collision at Massachusetts avenue and North street. She stepped from a car, walked behind it, and was struck by another approaching from the opposite direction. She said no bell warning sounded.
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Louise Tenner
Massachusetts Ave
Northst
Man Defends Colored Citizens in Indianapolis Case
Cicero Price, brought into the house Tuesday night, calls for justice and warns punishment for the right man. He says the outrage against Indianapolis' colored people demands full legal action. Public feeling among the city's colored community runs high with mixed opinions on summary punishment.
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Cicero Price
Indianapolis
Trolley Line Linking Dayton and Indianapolis Aims to Compete
Richmond dispatch reports a move to unite electric line interests between Dayton Ohio and Indianapolis creating a continuous network paralleling the Panhandle. The plan would offer formidable competition to existing routes as leaders weigh the prospect.
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Tric Line
Dayton, Ohio
Indianapolis
Bell Telephone Loses Berliner Patent Case
Boston February 27 Judge Brown Federal Court has ruled against American Bell in the Berliner patent dispute. The decision favors independent telephone companies, holding Berliner was not the inventor and suggesting earlier Bell and Edison dates. Bell plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Bell Telephone Company
Can Bell Telephone Company
The
Bell Company
Berliner
Bell
Edison
Circuit
Supreme Court
Beil Telephone
Tax Evasion Law Passes House Without Debate
The Lower House approved a bill to bar any man from public office who owes taxes. The measure passed 57 to 11, with supporters saying the rule would ensure integrity, while opponents argued it’d unfairly target indebted individuals.
Burns Bill Debate Hits Trust Influence
The article argues the Democrats oppose the Burns bill yet may vote against it while reportedly supporting trusts. It claims Burns asserts the bill would have blocked major trust practices a decade ago, including steel and other large corporations.
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Burns
Big ‘Steel Trust
M Regents
Audh
Will disposes $1300 from Monsignor Bessonies
The only estate of Monsignor Bessonies is understood to be $1,300 and it is all given away by a will. Of this sum $1,000 goes to the orphans of the Indianapolis diocese.
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Ton
Monsignor Bessonies
Indianapolis
Park Theater Announces Hogan and Nashville Minstrel Show
The Park theater management announces that Ernest Hogan, a leading black comedian, will perform with the Nashville Students’ Minstrel Show, opening Thursday.
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The
Park Theater
Ernest Hogan
Park
Nashville
East-end Republican Club to Elect Officers March 19
The East-end Republican Club votes will be held March 19 from 6 to 9 p m at club rooms 522 Hamilton avenues. The regular ticket lists President William H Pierce and other officers with several directors. An independent ticket also appears with its own slate of officers and directors.
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Hamilton-are
William H. Pierce
H. L. Leive
F. M. Wilson
David Bell
Joseph W. Ross
Fay Cash
S. S. Roberts
M. S. Wilson
Oscar Pierce
Clyde Richardson
J. A. Sweeney
George Snyder
W. R. Sweet
Ben C. Wheat
Joseph
Ross
Walter
Buckset
Clyde
Richardson
Wilson
Charles
Jones
County Awards Paint Contract for 22 Rooms
The county commissioners on Wednesday awarded a painting contract to Joseph R. Adams to paint 22 rooms and one corridor of the county facility.
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the County Commissioners
Joseph R. Adams
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather through Wednesday night into Thursday. Early morning temperature around 14 degrees with readings near 28 degrees at noon and higher by 2 p.m.
The Ward Lynching Chronicle at Terre Haute
A Terre Haute mob kills George Ward after removing him from jail. Witnesses report no masks, mass crowds, and public cheering as his body is burned and mutilated. Sheriff Fasig laments failed protection and questions punishment for involved mob members.
Sheriff Sends Statement on Ward Lynching in Indiana
Sheriff Fasig mailed to Gov. Durbin a lengthy account detailing deputy mobilization and efforts to prevent the lynching of Ward. He prepared to move the prisoner to Indianapolis and notes court will likely instruct the grand jury convening March 11 for a full investigation. The funeral of Miss Finkelstein occurred with Rabbi Leipsieger condemning the mob.
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Gov. Durbin
Pietry
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Miss Finkelstein
Rabbi Leipsieger
Fasig
Ward
Thirst for blood alleged in McKinley telegram
The Guardian reports a telegram attributed to McKinley urging restraint as casualties rise in China policy debates. It claims the message links Christian sentiment to violence and warns against excessive punishment, framing the issue as a test of England and America's cooperation in China.
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England
America
White your mind and body rest Cascareé remedy
Fragmented OCR text presents a nonsensical health product pitch with scattered brand-like terms and no clear event, date, person, or organization to orient a factual summary. No verifiable news detail exists in the readable fragments.
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