Scandal Ends in Murder in St Louis Street Shooting
In St Louis on Easton avenue Harry Morgan of the Laclede Gas Co shot and fatally wounded his wife's brother in law William Barrett after years of a public scandal. Morgan had abducted their child Gladys to New York. legal actions and divorce threats loom as details unfold.
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Harry H. Morgan
Laclede Gas Company
Wm. Barrett
Harry Morgan
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Mexico
Mollie Edgerton
W. P. Edgerton
Col. Edgerton
Morgan
Gladys
Barrett
Inaugural Ball Plans for Gov Matthews En Route
Governor elect Matthews selects fortune and society leaders to run the statehouse inaugural ball and reception next Monday. The event includes dancing in the capitol hall from 8 to 12, a floor committee, badges for committees, and special attention to arrivals, wraps, and attire. Invitations are not issued and guests may wear dress suits or overcoats as they arrive.
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Matthews
Wim
Fortune
Martin Murphy
Capitol
P.m. Matranca
Jimmy
Washington-st
J. P. Frenzel
Murderous Assault and Robbery Near Durand
In Fenton Michigan on January 3 two weeks earlier farmer Layton Leech hired a tramp named McGuire. The tramp lured Leech to the woods where an ax attack occurred then tied to the barn. He returned to the house shot Mrs Leech and robbed the couple of 40 dollars before fleeing. Mrs Leech woke neighbors. Leech remains unconscious and may die. Authorities fear lynching if McGuire is captured.
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Layton Leech
Durand
McGuire
Leech
Prominent Germantown Society Girl Dies After Operation
Philadelphia January 3 Elizabeth Maxton a wealthy Germantown society figure died in Pennsylvania Hospital after a criminal operation performed by Dr Masterfield. She arrived four weeks ago, underwent surgery resulting in a stillbirth, and gave birth to another baby the next day before dying. Masterfield is under arrest.
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Philadelphia
Elzabeth
Weather Forecast for Indiang Jan 4 1893
Forecast for Indiang over 36 hours ends at 8 p m on January 4 1893. Conditions show fair skies with slightly warmer temperatures through the night and into Wednesday. Local impact limited to mild warming and dry weather.
Dyeing and Cleaning at Smith's Dye Works Item
Smith's Dye Works offers dyeing and cleaning services with a charge of seven dollars for an item, located in Pennsylvania.
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Smith's Dye Works
Pennaylvania-st
Turmoil in Republican Races and State Legislatures
A string of briefs from Springfield to Montana reports party machine struggles in New York and Washington. Democrats flood Springfield with caucus chatter nominating Crafts for speaker while Wyoming, California, Nevada and Montana face multi party contests. In Montana Republicans organize the House amid a credential dispute, signaling potential clashes and a stormy session ahead.
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Washieron
United States
Wyoming
Kansas
California
Nevada
Montana
East
Cleveland
Stewart
Crisp
New York
Elegant new State Bank of Indiana opens in Bates House corner
Sterling K Holt serves as president with James Henry cashier and W T Durbin as vice president. The bank, located at the Bates house corner of Washington and Illinois streets, boasts paid up capital of 280000 dollars. The interior features oak and marble, hailed as one of the west’s handsomest banks. Bank staff welcome visitors and announce business to begin Tuesday.
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James Henry Cashier
New State Bank of Indiana
Bates House
Washington and
Ilinoissts
Sterling RK
Holt
W. T. Durbin
William T. Noble
Harvey M. LaFollette
Mr. Noble
Helt
Noble
Indianapolis Evening Paper Planned For Court News
Frees and Miller are named as partners in a planned daily Indianapolis publication focused on court news and market reports. The venture targets lawyers and business subscribers with an inaugural issue set for Thursday, though the name is not yet chosen.
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Indianapolis
Frees
Miller
How to Be an Editor at the YMCA Talk
Indianapolis News editor Charles R. Williams will speak at the YMCA on journalism. He warns young men to choose papers carefully, favors hard work in reporting, and notes the wear of the profession. He also critiques diversion editors and stresses the importance of solid training before editing.
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Chas. R. Williams
Indianapolis News
Williams
Metropolitan
Y.M.C.A
Myself
Miliott F. Shepard
News
Rome
Chas. A. Dana
Tribune
The
Sun
Hiliott ¥. Shepard
Bos
Washington Topical Roundup of 1893 Events
Russell Harrison's young daughter is out of danger while Senator Kenna shows a relapse and may be near death. Cleveland unlikely to call extra session before next fall. New Year's Day fails socially in Washington with no calls or receptions. Supt. Porter promises census completion by 1893 end but asks 240000 dollars. Uncle Jerry Rusk releases a sheep industry book. The Star claims Harrison will name Hillah Halford major in the pay corps, though Lige disputes it.
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Marthena
Kenna
Cleveland
Congress
Washington
Porter
Jerry Rusk
United States
the Star
Harrison
Hillah Halford
Lige
Holliday for mayor heard as Independent Republican candidate
Quiet talk among Republicans centers on John H Holliday as a mayoral contender. Independent Republicans push his bid, arguing he could unite the party and draw votes from Democrats, while a local critic notes Holliday’s independence and readiness to serve the city.
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Reger
John H. Holliday
Holliday
Snl
Wade
My. tHoliday
Ulsthtdey
So Widay
Go Mn
Supreme Court Rehearing Sought in Apportionment Case
A petition for a rehearing was filed in the supreme clerks office in the case of Benjamin & Darser et al v state of Indiana ex rel Simon B Powell, challenging the March 1941 and March 8 1947 apportionment acts. The petition argues lack of jurisdiction and constitutional flaws, and cites expected court reversal as Republicans press for a new review while Democrats hold the prior finding. Attorney general Smith comments that a decision is uncertain and a fight for a rehearing will be pursued.
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Supreme Clerks Ofice
Benjamin & Darser Et al Appellants
State of
Indina
Simon B. Powall
Appelice
Ives
Congress
Supreme Court
Smith
Sun
Tax Officials Probe Building and Loan Stock Taxation
Misunderstanding between taxpayers and the auditor’s office over whether building and loan stock is taxable. Deputy auditor Johnson states paid up stock is taxable while shares with payments in progress are not. Investigations follow discrepancies between 1891 and 1892 assessment returns as officials question investing methods and demand potential oath to statements.
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Loan Association
Johnson
Tre Baby Was Killed and Other January News
A domestic Mamie Clancy entrusted Mrs Finch’s baby to Mrs Cabe who, while drunk, threw the child from a window twenty feet to its death. A mob in London hanged Henry Duncan from a jail cell. R G Tomlinson of Indianapolis had a life size statue made from a photo of his six year old granddaughter reclining on a divan.
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Massachusetts
Calvin Frary
Beer
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Greeley and
Bennett
Indianapolis News
John
Edwin L. Hastings
Boston
Journal Job Printing Establishment
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Crownhill
New York
Mamie Clancy
Loxpon
Tenn
Henry Duncan
Hoe
Stephens
Indianapolis
R. G. Tomlinson
Jan
Anna Judkins
Greeley Hotel
Fatal accident at J. D. W. shops injuries of William Bohler
William Bohler aged 68 of 85 Minnesota Street was injured at the J. D. W. shops when a switch engine ran into a car he was under. He was carried home by Flanner and Buchanan ambulance. Four more chamber deputies booked in Panama canal scandal.
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Minnesota St
Flanner & Buchanan
Pants
Chamber of Deputies
Panama Canal
Cure for Zolter Promised by Local Specialist
The undersigned guarantees two specific cures for zolter. K Bufkin, a cancer specialist, asserts he can provide remedies and stands behind the claim with professional confidence.
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K.bufkin
Oi Sa Nie Iiuolset
Political caucus turmoil at Grand hotel crowding chamber
A Tuesday morning crowd of at least 200 gathered in the Grand hotel lobby as candidacy lists circulated for speaker and senate roles. The piece notes likely withdrawals by Richard K. Erwin and others, predicts Curtis as speaker choice, and mentions proposed school tax and saloon tax reforms, with caucuses looming Wednesday night.
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Grand Hotel
Tallcire
Legislatura
Indisuzapolis
Candi- Estes
Om Williamson
B. al. Llabermel
Richard K. Erwin
Decatur
Ader
Curtis
Wah
LG Polealos
Marion County
Erwin
France
Mortimer Nye
Grand
Carlisle Accepts Treasury Post in Cleveland’s Cabinet
A prominent politician and intimate friend of Senator Carlisle says Carlisle has accepted the treasury portfolio in Cleveland's cabinet. The brief dispatch from Frangronrt Kentucky notes the decision as of Tuesday.
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Cleveland
Frangronrt
Carlisle
Blaine’s condition worsens as family aids struggle
Reports from Blaine’s camp on January 8 indicate his health improved briefly in the morning, then declined. Friends fear death nears as physicians’ interventions fail, while unrelated notes mention land deals and a tribute at St John’s Church marking a pastor’s 25th anniversary with speeches and gifts.
Precaution Taken By The Coldyn A Coolneys Story
A peculiar incident between Rusk and nearby sections Tuesday noted a chill with five degrees above zero. A drugstore thermometer plunged below freezing as two men towed a portable engine and old wagon containing hoisted steam, hoses, and a boiler to thaw hydrants. Horsamen annual meeting at Grand hotel discussed large purses and racing plans, with John S Lackey and 8 Graves in attendance and city reps present. A Hawaii trip for congress representatives and senators was proposed to counter English influence on American commerce.
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Horsamen
T Apolis- Driving Association
Grand Hotel
John S. Lackey
Graves
Ana
Indiana
Driving Association
Sterling R. Holt
Tageart
Bruce .Co
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