Horrific hanging details of Painter case in Chicago
A grotesque execution unfolds as George H. Painter is hanged at the county jail after years of legal back and forth. He proclaims innocence and delivers a stark last address to spectators before the trap door snaps. Painter’s crime, linked to Alice Martin at 86 Green Street, becomes one of Chicago’s most notorious cases, with multiple stays and reprieves from Gov. Altgeld before final execution.
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Curcaco
George H. Painter
India
Alice Martin
Painter
Chicago
Alice ‘Martin
Greenst
Green St
Alice
Supreme Court
Altgeld
Polish Wedding Feast at Chesterton Draws Large Gathering
Nearly 200 Polish residents from Chicago and surrounding areas gathered in Chesterton to celebrate the wedding of Michael Mcheloski of Brunson Michigan and Leni Skibbie. The event featured a Chicago band, a feast of beef, poultry, and beer, and festivities slated to continue into Saturday night.
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Varraraiso
Ind
Chicago
Chesterton
Michael Mcheloski
Brunson
Mich
Leni Skibbie
Hathaway
Porter Station
Hagemsen
Joseph Wolf
Cleveland
Thomas Ray
Otis
Wolf
Hay
Louis Mayburn
Lake” County
Hobart
Indiana Weather Forecast for January 27, 1804
Forecasts for Indiana for the 26 hours ending 8 p m January 27 1804 indicate slightly warmer and fair conditions. Friday night and Saturday should be fair with likely night snow flurries in the northern portion of the state.
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Indiana
Ex-Chancellor Bismarck Feted In Berlin Return Visit
Benin January 26 Prince Bismarck his son Count Herbert and companions traveled to Berlin on a special train. crowds cheered at Lehrte station where six ladies in white presented a laurel leaf inscribed a happy journey. Emperor Henry greeted and escorted him to the royal palace where the emperor and empress hosted a private dinner.
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Benin
Prince Bismarck
Count Herbert
Friedricheruhe
Berlin
Lehrte
Royal Palace
Bismarck
Tron Wins Big In Toronto Fight Benched Bets Noted
A Toronto dispatch reports Col Jim Hamilton claimed to win 10000 from Billy Tron of the Jingaton, denied by local attaches. Jim Wilson of the People, among the happiest, won 2200 from the fight with 300 placed with Don Whitnett, 250 with Jim Powers, 175 with Dan Smith, 100 with Sim Coy, and the rest with others. Sim Coy placed two bets and won. Joe Wallace won two bottles of wine from Sim’s bets.
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Toronto
Jim Hamilton
Billy Tron
Jingaton
Tron
Ifriday
Jim Wilson
I'riday
Don Whitnett
Jim Powers
Dan Smith
Sim Coy
Wilson
Joe Wallace
Sim
Italian Teen Wife Seeks Husband Missing Since Thursday
Mary Anderelle, 16, tells police she and husband Dominick Anderella, 29, married young and lived in two rooms at 30645 E Washington st. He left Thursday, possibly to Boston or California. Parents refuse help. girl and baby in near poverty, meals scarce, and matron Buchanan seeks shelter options.
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Mary Anderelle
Powell
Washingtonst
Ditrane
Dominick Anderella
Kahn Tailoring Company
Washington-st
Dominick
Boston
California
Buchsoun
Wesl
Mrs. Buchanan
Protests Over Tax Bill Delay as Tariff Debates Loom
In Washington on Friday the House paused demands for an income tax vote after Mr Cochran of New York challenged quorum. Amendments cut and raise duties on diamonds and precious stones sparked lively debate. In the Senate petitions urged defeating the Wilson bill while Democrats opposed to the tax met to discuss the subject.
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Washington
Cockran
New York
Cochrane
Wilson
Helman
Anderson
West Virginia
Senate
Strastor
Illinois
Cochran
War scare ends as khedive retracts strictures
Jan 26 report states the khedive was forced by Britain to retract harsh remarks on British and Egyptian officers and to issue an order praising their efficiency. The development marks a cooling of prior tensions amid ongoing imperial influence in Egypt.
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Cano
McLoaan visits south as city notes strike fire and theft
Gen. manager McLoaan of street railway travels south while a Friday morning fire behind Weber’s butcher shop at 20 W. McCarty sr. causes $200 damage. Local items include stolen eggs from Mrs. Tacket and several small crime notes. Financial and legal tidbits touch on bank case hearing delays due to Judge Baker’s grippe and a Virginia-ave bicycle candidate cleared of theft.
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McLoaan
The
Street Railway Company
Weber
W. McCarty Sr
Sweetzer Mining Company
Grant County
Kentucky Stethophone Company
Cadi
Baker
U. S
Grippe
D. B E. Walker
Virginia-ave
Colbert
Bintas
Henry
Katie Holleren
Robert
Emma McClintock
George and
Myrs
Broeskel
John
Clara Fagian
State Secretary’s Office
Tate
Tucker
Supreme Court
Mulvihill Shot by Saloonkeeper Dies in Chicago
Chicago Alderman J. M. Mulvihill, shot Thursday night by saloonkeeper Mike Fewer, succumbs Saturday morning at Presbyterian Hospital. The shooting occurred after a dispute at a local saloon, authorities report.
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J. M. Mulvihill
Chicago
Chcaco
Mike Fewer
Presbyterian Hospital
Remonstrances Filed Over Mississippi and Merrill Sewers
Remonstrances were filed with the Board of public works Friday against the Mississippi New Jersey and Merrill sewers prompting an investigation before final action. The street repair payroll of 212.81 and the bridge gang payroll of 133.95 were allowed. A main sewer project from Pogues Run to Georgia Street was finalized for action, and resolutions pass paving Alabama Street from Maryland Street to Fort Wayne Avenue. A petition seeks graveling and brick paving of Vermont Street sidewalks from Belmont Avenue to White River.
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Bremonstrancea
Board of Public Worker
Mississippi, New Jersey
Merrill St
Bridge Gang
Mississippi-st
Pogues Run
Georgia St
Alabama-st
Maryland-st
Fort Wayne-ave
Vermont St
Belmont-ave
White River
Fusion of Agrarians Gains Momentum in St Louis
The question of fusing all agrarian and industrial orders was first proposed at a nations meeting and will be decided at the Farm era alliance and industrial region gathering in St. Louis on February 6. Local leaders report likely amalgamation after weeks of talks led by heads of the organizations with Prof. Vincent of this city among speakers.
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Farmera’ Alliance and Industrial Region
St. Louis
Prof
Vincent
Newport man found dead in Arcwaronp Indiana
Found dead in Arcwaronp Indiana Jon athan E. Garrison of Newport Kentucky was discovered Friday morning. The report notes the death occurred in Arcwaronp with local authorities investigating the case.
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Arcwaronp
Ind
Jonathan E. Garrison
Newport
Rudy Pile Suppository Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement offers Rudy's Pile Suppository claimed to cure pies and constipation with a money back guarantee. Priced at 60 cents per box, it invites readers to request a circular and samples from Martin Rudy in Lancaster Pennsylvania and assures safekeeping by first class druggists.
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Rudy
Martin Rudy
Lancaster
Corbett Defeats Mitchell in Jacksonville Bout
After the knock out Corbett left to cheering crowds while Mitchell fled in defeat. Arrests followed over fighting with bans and habeas corpus sought. Corbett explained his reasons, defending his actions and vowing a quick tour before another bout with Jackson.
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Jacksonville
Dan
Corbett
Mitchell
Brownard
Corbett Faces Feb. 28 Court Date After Train to New York
The fighters and their supporters appeared in court at 10 o clock, bonds set for Corbett to ensure his presence at the trial on February 28, amid a large crowd. He saluted Mitchell and friends, signaling a warm friendship as he prepared to depart for New York with his company for an engagement in Boston Monday night. Mitchell’s case postponed. he may remain in St. Augustine until disposal. Corbett receives praise for his conduct and sportsmanship despite the bout.
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Corbett
Mitchell
Jackson
Billy Thompson
Chanilion
Kelly
New York
Kness
Knega
Lou
Michell
Jacksonville
Jack Dempsey
Billy Delaney
Gov. Mitchell
Miitchell
Boston
St. Augustine
Herate Mitchell
Lauporn
Rumored Engagement of John Brush to Mamie Gilroy
Cincinnati dispatch reports speculation that John T. Brush Indianapolis magnate may marry Mamie Gilroy star of Hoyt’s A milk white flag at Grand Opera. Brush, in Cincinnati on business, denies firm plans yet and may attend Florida trip for the Mitchell Corbett fight. Gilroy, noted for a song in Hoyt’s production, is described as pretty and vivacious.
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Mamie Gilroy
Cincinnati
John T. Brush
Indianapolis
Hoyts
Grand Opera House
Tue Sun
Mr. Brush
Brush
Gilroy
Hoyt
Street car collision east of city halts traffic
Rumor says a street car wreck occurred east of the city on State street when an Irvington line car struck the Washington Street car near the curve. The impact split the Washington car in two though no passengers were aboard. Witnesses note the Irvington motor at 15 mph and officials offered no confirmation. Traffic was delayed until the scene was cleared before dawn. The item ends with an unrelated World’s Fair coupon note and a closing advertisement.
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Irvington
State-st
Washington
HE. Washington
Widow of county clerk dies suddenly in Richmond
Mrs. W. B. Williams, mother of county clerk Geo. A. Williams, collapsed and died Friday morning in Richmond Indiana. Funeral services will be announced.
Grand performances at English's and Park this week
Sardou's Americans Abroad opens at English's under Daniel Frohman with W S Murray and Quinn Phillipa in The Two Johns, a lively heavy comedy. Hoyt's A Brass Monkey continues at Grand with strong company and lively chorus. Frank McKee plans a wedding for Hoyt, who will marry Caroline Miskell after eleven months as a widower.
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Grand—Hoyt
Sardou
Parx
the Park
Starsa
Murray
Quinn Phillipa
Hoyt
Tim Murphy
Frank McKee
Caroline Miskell
Safe reliable remedy for daily use in business life
Such as Simmons' Liver Regulator, a purely vegetable product presented as a safe, reliable remedy that can be taken without interfering with work or social activities or disorganizing the system. The ad-style language emphasizes health benefits and everyday practicality.
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Simmons
Harmony in Indiana GOP Nominating Battle and Convention Date Set
Indiana Republican scene shows tensions between city and county factions as Jack Gowdy and Russell Leeds win key posts. Indianapolis to host April 26 state convention with 1708 delegates, while populists plan broad challenge across the state.
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Warren G. Savyre
Jack Gowdy
Republican State Committee
Jack
Russell Leeds
Horace McKay
Luy
Henry
Chas. Harley
Delphi
Indianapolis
Harrison
Capt
Gowdy
Wridsy
Prohis
Alasonic Hall
German leather worker’s suicide by boiling vat
A 58 year old engineer Joseph Anselm at Geo W Snider wholesale leather house disappeared Thursday and died by entering a boiling water vat in the basement. He left a strange farewell remark and had shown signs of mental decline. His body was found Friday morning and prepared for burial as the widow mourns.
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Geo. W. Snider
St 125 S
Maric
Joseph Anselm
Smithson Ave
Anselm
Geo. Bowers
Snider
Bowers
Angelm
Young Bowers
Greensteiner
Snider’s
Luck and charity in a tense relief bureau scene
Relief bureau attaches shiver as hot air fails and a aged man requests new pants. A dramatic note shows luck when Mrs Templin, wife of injured Irving Templin, wins a gold watch in a druggist’s drawing and uses the proceeds to feed and clothe her three children.
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Templin
Irving
Weatst
Senator Yaryan Nearing Death at 92 in Indiana
RicoMono Ind Jan 26 State senator John Yaryan the oldest legislator in the country is reported to be dying after turning ninety two this month He had been in good health until recent weeks and is listed as dying in a brief dispatch from Indiana.
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RicoMono
Ind
John Yaryan
Family beer offered with own bottling department
A Home Brewing Company feature promotes bottled beer and a personal bottling department for families seeking a home product option.
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Brewing Company
Toc i
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