Laughlin hanged for wife and niece murder in Kentucky
Robert Laughlin died at 9:87 am in Brooksville jail yard after brutally killing his wife and 12 year old niece Feb 14, 1896. Friends Walling and Jackson exchanged farewell letters and Laughlin spoke with Rev J A Lee before the solemn compact about a possible spirit visit, while a crowd watched the execution from outside a boarded enclosure.
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Pearl Bryan
Brooksville
U. P.j
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May Jones
Augusta
J. A. Lee
Covington
Jackson
Walling
Rev. Lee
Mr. Lee
Lee
Thornton Laughlin
Tie
Mae
Neda AL Walling
Inauguration Arrangements for Gov Mount and Party
The committee in charge of Gov Mounts inauguration held a final meeting on Friday. A Denison gathering Monday at 10 will ferry Gov Matthews and party to Denison, then to the state house for the oath administered by Justice Monks and Chief Justice Jordan. The ceremony includes a noon oath for Lieut Governor Haggard, followed by remarks and then the inaugural address. Gov Mount and party plan an informal reception in the governor's office that evening.
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Gev. Haggard
Monks
Supreme Court
Matthews
Jordan
Mount
Threat cases in Acton with bond set at 300 dollars
Willis Whitley and Oscar Williamson appeared before Squire Lockman on Friday and were bound over to Jan 18 for the peace. They allegedly sent a threat to John W. Oliver of Acton and hurled a piece of iron at him. Oliver feared mob violence and required escorts after the incident. The dispute stems from a justice court case in Acton.
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Oscar Williamson
Squire Lockman
Acton
John W. Oliver
Oliver
Justice of the Peace
Miners in Rutland Quieted After Rioting Feared
Ottawa Jan reports say Rutland rioting miners are quiet again as village president Bland swears in extra police to guard the mine. Destitution among the miners is relieved, with help from the supervisor and miners of Streator and Kangley.
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Christ Jesus
Jacob
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Mie
Ottawa
Til
U. P
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Streator
Kangley
Deed Them the City Delegates to the Monetary Convention
Delegates to the monetary convention begin arriving Saturday in Indianapolis with reception duties. Minneapolis Board of Trade proposes a three-person selection from each state for a nonpartisan currency and banking commission to influence Congress to pass a comprehensive currency reform bill.
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McDowell
Commonwealth CG
Currency and Banking Commission
Thendianapolis
Monetary Commission
Congress
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Gomez Favors Alternatives Beyond Cuban Independence
The article argues that Gomez supports options other than full independence for Cuba, outlining possible approaches and political implications. It notes concerns from various factions about sovereignty, economic ties, and governance, presenting Gomez as advocating pragmatic paths over unilateral independence claims.
Cuban Victory Reported and Gomez Indemnity Demand
Havana dispatch quotes Gen. Gomez insisting Cuba will pay only a war indemnity if full independence is recognized. He rejects concessions or home rule and sets 200 million as Cuba’s payment limit. Reports also describe a Cuban victory near Matanzas with Cuban ambushes killing or capturing Spanish troops. Dauntless cleared of filibuster suspicions. Indianapolis wine room debate features Rev. Sims and city officials.
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Indianapolis
Montgomery Idol Stirs Theaters Hat Ordinance Battle
Councilman Montgomery faces support as he plans to introduce an ordinance at the next Common Council meeting to ban women from wearing hats during theater performances. The measure, modeled on Chicago rules, would fine managers $1 to $10 for hat-wearing by women on stage. Letters from women urge passage amid broad encouragement.
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Common Council
Montgomery
Chicago
Streetcar bills and a Sleek Six in Indiana politics
A Fort Wayne pageant of reform and influence unfolds as Mr Bosson outlines loan association ideas and a club of lobbyists targets building questions. Senator New pushes a ten year franchise rule to curb streetcar burdens, while rumors swirl about a new "Sleek Six" faction and Marion County representation. In the chamber, Senator Humphries revels in light humor yet frets church loyalties and local allegiances.
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R. T. McDonald
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Dauntless at Neuvitas Port Reports Munitions Shipment
The vessel Dauntless bound for Neuvitas Cuba carries a cargo of munitions of war. Secretary Carlisle orders a full report so the department can determine the next action.
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Neuvitas
Cuba
Carlisle
Free Silverites Rally in Orrand Opera House
Democrats held an old fashioned levee at the Orrand opera house to mark Andrew Jackson’s victory anniversary with Gov Matthews presiding. Speakers included John a Shanklin Alonzo Greene Smith and John W Kern who criticized Chicago platform policy and urged unity for free coinage. A burglary theft at Auditor Harry B Smith’s home led to a chase and the theft of seven newspapers.
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Andriw Jeckson
New Orleans
Chicago
McKinley
Shanklin
Ivansville
Tie
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
New York
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Leaky Cisterns and Odd Ad Copy Surface
A fragmentary classified snippet mentions a leaky cistern issue and a few product lines including Cementea at 1.50, BI Butts 133 avenue, and a horse feed brand James’ Dustless Oats with a contact phone. The readable text reads as a rough ad-like sale or notice without clear context or full details.
Indianapolis Weekend Weather Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m Saturday. Expect fair skies tonight and Saturday night, with colder conditions on Sunday. Noon Saturday temperature reported at 42, 2 p m at 45.
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Indianapolis
Diadem Flour Promoted for Bread and Pastry Baking
Advertisements claim Dia dem patent flour Diadem suitable for all bread and pastry baking made from lost winter wheat. Marketed by Nobles ville milling company as guaranteed quality for home cooks and careful wives and good housekeepers.
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Nobles
Ville’ Milling “Company
Dr Hiram 70 Castor ve 288 Mas Ba Hours
Fragmentary OCR notes show times and names with unclear context. Reads like a timetable or medical record fragment mentioning Dr Hiram, Castor, Mas Ba hours, and scattered numbers. No coherent event or outcome identifiable in readable text.
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Hiram
Castor
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