Suicide by Morphine Ends Life of Despondent Father
Samuel Marley, 44, of 14 Sumner at, after months of unemployment and suffering, took morphine then drank at a saloon where he collapsed and died. His wife’s hopeful words failed to save him as his four daughters, son, and a machinist’s trade framed a sorrowful family scene. Died about 7 o'clock with a widow left to mourn. Number Five of The Sun's World's Fair Portfolio also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Marley
Sumner
Sam
Marley
Ninth
Illinoissts
David Fair
Mississippi Steere
Thatcher
Local items from Denison scene report fires crimes and society
Denison week notes list include a house fire at 307 North Mississippi with $250 loss and incendiary cause, Geo Scott injured in a saloon fight, a jury pool of 40 drawn for Indiana bank cases, discussion of Grand Army buttons fraud, Hendricks club events with six new members, and a suspended Empire Theater treasurer over $300 to $400. Also reports on a police inquiry into abuse at 128 Bates Alley, Y M C A events at Butler University chapel, a divorce suit for $25,000 alimony, and transportation assurances for State fair week. Additional items cover boys home attendance, denominational education debate, Indiana Humane Society horse data, and a relief drive urging $12,000 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fistcher
Denison House
Mtestone
Mississippi
Geo. Scott
Delaware St
L. A
Indianapolis
GA. R
Arthur Brown
Hendricks Club
Harry Thompson
Empire Theater
Butler University
Emma Jackson
Bates Alley
Hoard of Safety
Martha Brenneman
Jeaae
Three-notch Road
McLean
Street, Railway Company
State Agricultural Board
Mary Dixon
Boys’ Home and Employment Association
Father Gavish
St. John’s Church
Century Club
Indiana Humane Society
Orlepp
Commercial Club Relief Committee
Republican State Committee
Vevay
Leeds
Democratic Hope Fades in Indiana Campaign Foe Warns
The piece outlines Republican claims of few Democratic candidates for Indiana state offices, with Tom Taggart predicting a strong Democratic push once campaigns begin. It notes internal activity at Democratic headquarters, Prohibition and Populist positions, and figures like Luther Banson and Secretary Shiel forecasting votes. The report mentions planned conventions, fundraising tactics, and party strategies to sway labor and voter sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Jack Gowdy
Taggart
Hoiley
Democratic Committee
Democratic Times
Competition on the Horse Market Not Very Brisk
Blair and Bakers stables held a horse sale starting Wednesday morning with about 200 horses offered, mostly Illinois and Indiana stock. Buyers were cautious and bids were low, with only a few sales by noon. A perfectly sound one year old sold for 85 dollars and an eight year old black horse for 75 dollars as 50 cent bids appeared in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair & Baker's
Tennessee-st
Illinois
Indiana
Sudden Demise of a Young Saloon Keeper
Michael Griffin of 207 W Ray St died suddenly Wednesday morning after not feeling well for days. His father found him on the floor in a pool of blood about midnight, death from an internal hemorrhage. Griffin kept a saloon on West Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Griffin
W. Rayat
W. Marketst
Century Ciudad Cepital Laundry Notice
A fragmented notice mentions Cepital laundry with a contact line showing a truncated telephone reference and a numeric figure 108 percent, suggesting a pricing or service note. The legible portion implies a local business entry with sparse details.
He Took a Buggy Ride and Sparked a Ten Thousand Dollar Damage Suit
In a dramatic court scene Judge Harper heard Julius K Jessen sue G A Boeckling for malicious prosecution after a dispute over pay for Jessen’s labor on Eureka avenue property. Boeckling had previously fined Jessen for profanity and claimed trespass as rights in the land. Madeline Boyle testified to past buggy rides and revenge plots, adding tension as Boeckling showed nerves while testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boeckling
Jessen
Doeckling
Mr. Jaessen
Mirs
Madeline G. Boyle
Bugsy
Treapasa
Jesse An
Animal magnetism claims by deputy state secretary
W S Ellis claims rare attainments in animal magnetism and mesmerism He says he can hoodoo any man and demonstrated by hypnotizing a street Arab in the state house corridor He believes the power lies in animal magnetism not physique and hopes to become a full mesmerist by the end of his term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Ellis
State House
Willie
Ellig
Bad Building Season Emerges as Spring Outlook Dims
Building inspector Fen dergast warned of a weak spring for construction with few large projects. Few plans persist as labor costs stay steady, while many home improvements arise fromidle workers. Eight residential permits issued on the North side show modest activity. a Maryland Street four story block by Keach and Mummenhoff will serve as a commission house. Dr Jameson’s plan to reuse an old church wall for a Ohio Delaware project was rejected and abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Sus
Fendergast
Pendergast
Maryland St
Alabama
James Keach
Ired, Mummenhoff
P. H. Jameson
Ohio
Delaware
Ats
Br. Pendergast
Improved Funeral Methods Convention Set for May Dates
The state funeral directors executive committee, meeting in this city, arranged the state undertakers convention for May 16 and 17. Members include D. C. Barnhill of Crawfordsville O. G. Williams of Williamsburg G. W. Strain of Logansport and C. J. Buchanan of Indianapolis. Undertaker Fitzhugh will oppose carrying caskets by carriage, urging sanitary abolition of the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Barnhill
Crawfordsville
O. G. Williams
Williamsburg
G. W. Strain
Logansport
C.J. Buchanan
Indianapolis
Fitzhugh
Congress Rears Fight Over Iron Ore Duty Amid Caucus Turmoil
Democratic senators clashed in the caucus room over a proposed iron ore duty of five cents per ton and broadening the duty list to cover iron, lead, copper, salt, lumber, sugar, and agricultural products. Amid heated exchanges Senator Voorhees demanded sunshine on the issue, and a vote on the iron ore tax was delayed as the session adjourned. A separate federal suit questioned the Interstate Commerce Law as a dispute over rail traffic and track removal intensified between the Indiana iron company and the Balt line, with Judge Baker granting a temporary injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pugh
Martin
Kansas
Hill Wen
Voorhees
Indiana
Gorman
Hill
Kerry
Arkansas
Brice
Wee
Muncie
Wss
L. BE. & Wyinlway
Indiana Iron Company
Slancie
Railroad Company
Anit
Iron Company
Gconcera
Baker
Smallpox probe and stray crimes in brief local notes
A three member State health board committee heads to South Hand on Wednesday night to investigate the smallpox epidemic. Humane officer Orlepp reports seeing ninety cruelty cases in February with four hundred eighteen horses deemed unfit and eighteen disabled horses removed from harness. Nellis Walsh is charged with stealing a cloak and hat from Mrs Allie Freel and was brought from Shelbyville. Relief bureau reports 1,129 rations issued, 73 new accounts opened, 1,863 days of work credited, and 4,729 people aided. James Wilsun, missing since leaving for Bridgeport, is found ill with a farmer’s family. Two men robbed a restaurant on Washington Street. one distracted the clerk while the other fled with cash. Fourth National Bank of New York sues Hawkins and Indianapolis National Bank for 10,000. A note for 7,000 from Eagle Machine Works was transferred to New York, with proceeds contested. A list of names appears under Durarus and Binrus with family members. Deaths and illnesses noted include pneumonia, meningitis, Bright’s disease, brain fever, enlarged bladder, hydrothorax, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Marriage licenses issued include William Johnson to Della A. Cummings and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Board
South Hand
Thera
Orlepp
Nellis Walsh
Allie Freel
Washington-st
Shelbyville
Relief Bureau
James Wilsun
Bridgeport
Ben Kerstings
W. Washington Sr
Fourth National Bank of New York
Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Eagle Machine Works
New York
Binrus
Philip
Bermelia Butsch
Frank
Minnie Trost
Henry
May Breach
Rose Billiter
Grant
Naom Palmer
Archie
Ea Greathouse
Durarus
Mary Elliott
Fay Stuck
Lillie Durham
Bright
Hannah J. VanCamp
John Willis
Clifford L. Moore
Elizabeth Schneider
Helen Halzeworth
William Johnson
Della A. Cummings
George J. Currens
Louise C. Kessler
Harry A. Hensing
Carrie I. Rumford
Howard P. Gillette
Hannah Shingler
Driving club battle over fall meeting dates ends with board victory
Indianapolis driving club president Tom Taggart argued before the State Agricultural Board that a Sept meeting should stay flexible against a 20 day rule tied to the state fair. Board members, swayed by Taggart and others, voted to allow the club to keep the dates open despite the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Indianapolis Driving Club
State Agricultural Board
Thomas
Taggart
Robin Mitchell
J. £. McDonald
State Senate
Ferce
Partlow Cleared in Neighbor Dispute Court Case
Win Partlow of Henry 1st appeared before Justice Johnston on a charge of provoking Katie Jordan, after a neighbor girl swung at his gate. Prosecutor Cady and attorney Kealing presented testimonies, but Kealing argued the arrest affidavit failed to prove Partlow was over fourteen, leading to his dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partlow
Henry 1St
Kealing
Oakland City Principal Industry Burned Out
Oakland City Ind Feb 28 Kilcuck Bros flouring mills elevator warehous es and co operage establishment were burned Wednesday Five dwelling houses also caught fire from the mills and were destroyed Total losses 80000 dollars Ten thousand barrels of flour and 25000 bushels of wheat destroyed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland City
Ind
Kilcuck Bros
Frightful Fate of Danish Consul to Hagland
In Lonpox on February 28 an unknown intruder threw vitriol into the face of Maey ers secretary to the Danish consul in London Tower Hill. Meyers was blinded and died the next day. The coroner's jury found insufficient evidence to explain the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagland
Lonpox
Mile Maeyers
London
Tower Hill
Meyers
Murderous Purrguars rob ex-Treasurer and kill wife
In Semorieno Michigan on February 28 burglars ransacked the Exeter township home of Treasurer Geirman, stealing $1,000. Geirman woke to a man with a cocked revolver, was shot, and his partner knocked him senseless. He later found his wife dead from a bullet wound to the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semorieno
Mich
Geirman
Exeter Township
The Footpad’s Real Name Remains Hidden in Chicago
Wartime era intrigues unfold around the highwayman known as Howard not his true name. The widow refuses to disclose his birth name citing family shame, while a brother-in-law covers burial costs to move the body to Chicago. A coroner notes notable strength and a tattooed anchor mark the body as investigators link Mrs Howard and Osborn to the suspect.
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Dr. Abbott
Chicago
Monon
Nelson Osborn
Mia
Alf
Howard
Sloward
Lyle
Ss Follores
Jackson
Inich
Detroit
Buffalo
Lakes
Erio
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Iet
Hadley
Osborn
Madame Patey Drad Faints Then Dies in Sheffield Concert
Madame Janet Monach Patey, born London 1842, famed contralto, fainted during a Sheffield concert Tuesday and died Wednesday morning. Her career included a Birmingham debut, a US tour, and a Paris conservatory medal in 1875 for Oh Rest In The Lord. She married opera singer John Gee. KK cures coughs colds and hoastsaness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
Madame Patey
Sheffeld
Janet Monach Patey
London
Birmingham
Nis
United States
Paris Conservatoire
John Gee
Patey
Lost on the Atlantic The Bells at Gloucester
Gloucester reports a Feb 12 gale that likely sank the schooner Henrietta. Captain Dominique Pinelli left Nov 23 for the banks. last heard near Banquereau. The Resolute crew lost four. many dories rode out the storm, with Henrietta not afterward seen.
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Gloucester
Cape Ann
Bella
Henrietta
Dominique Pinelli
Canso
Banquereau
Resolute
Groversten
Mags
Sable Ijaland
Meveral
Izzie J
Greenleaf
Old Grudge Leads to Fatal Shootout in Moscow Near Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on February 28 a fatal shooting occurred at Moscow. Postmaster Jack Datlow and George Mounts had long standing enmity. Mounts attacked Datlow with a club and Datlow fired a .38 revolver, shooting Mounts three times in the breast. Mounts likely to die. Barlow in custody and badly beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Moscow
Here
Jack Datlow
Geo. Mounta
Lennow
Mounts
Barlow
Gladstone retirement rumor fuels home rule debate
Loxbox Feb 23 reports ongoing talk of Mr Gladstone stepping back from public life with days or weeks to go. The Westminster Gazette notes retirement does not end the home rule issue, while Pall Mall Gazette cites discomfort with radical ideas. Weather forecasts for Indiana predict fair Wednesday with local rain and a slight cool down Thursday. Also promotion notes Five of their World’s Fair Portfolio and back issues available for coupon holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxbox
Mr. Gladstone
Westminster Gazette
Gladstone
Pall Mall Gazette
The Fencing Master at the Grand with Miss Tempest
The audience enjoyed Marie Tempest in The Fencing Master at the Grand Tuesday evening. Steger as Fortunio gave a strong performance while Miss Post and Miss Spencer stirred interest. Costumes and scenery impressed, and Tempest’s jewelry collection noted as part of her persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Tempest
Grand
Ita
Miss Tempest
Steger
Fortunio
Miss Post
Filippa
Miss Spencer
Theresa
Whitney Operas Company
Jimpresa
Russia
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