Gossip of Town Sees Dudes Roam Denison House
A column of anecdotes recounts Conductor Browsing losing a leg to frost and a sympathetic hotel crowd, Denison House patrons mocked as “dudes” by Lew Dockstader’s revolt, Julius Haag offering windows for rent to remove the intruders, and Nat Goodwin’s bold theater bravado followed by a London paper’s toast to his tiger adventures. Also notes miscellaneous incidents from Cincinnati and Louisville, including a silk-woven Wanamaker misrepresentation and local fires and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison House
Lew Dockstader
Julius Haag
Denison
Julius
Grogaist
Sullivan's Stealings Judgement Against Handsmeon To Men
In an orderly Superior Court session, decrees of judgment were approved against Sullivan and his bondsmen, Burton the sole liable, after a prior delay. Settlements covered multiple suits with extensive sums awarded to creditors and receivers across Judge Taylor Walker Howe's courts, totaling about half the $25,000 bond penalty.
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John Edward Sullivan
Burton
Supreme Court Hasheld
Superior Court
Sullivan
Renihan
Conaty
John Springer
Second National Bank
Richmond
S. M. Mitchell
Walker
W. G. Lockwood
J. E. Webb
George Merg
Mary E. Raggart
J. ©. Wilson
T. F. Askrew
Robert Woods
George Shoemaker
Howe
Aginet
W. P. Hanna
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
H. S. Sprandel
Charles F. Wishmeter
D. G. Everly
A Real Good Man Testimony in Cousins Murder Trial
The second day of the Cousins murder trial featured calm testimony from both sides as the state rested its case with Rankin Scott and Coleman. Defense character witnesses for Oliver Cousins testified to a fifteen year good reputation while the state noted an exchange about dieing game. The defendant is set to testify midweek with corroboration to follow and further rebuttal by the state possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cousins
Cousins
Harrison Rankin
A. J. Scott
Charley Coleman
Coleman
Rankin
Thomas
Henry Sweetland
Sweat
Mitchell
Cal Darnell
Cals
Angry mob hunts murderer in Coldwater killing
In Kansas, a mob of 300 forms at Coldwater jail after the Monday murder of Dudley Murphy by Dr. Straum. The sheriff hid Straum. mob members split to raid nearby counties. Mrs. Murphy is implicated and arrested. If Straum is found he will be lynched.
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Wichva, Kas
Coldwater
Dudley Murphy
Dr. Straum
Verdict favors Prothero for $1000 against Citizens' Street railway
In Judge Howland's court the jury after two hours deliberation returned a verdict for Sarah J. Prothero awarding $1000 in damages from Citizens' Street railway for injuries from a fall from an exit door on a transfer car. A new trial will be asked.
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Mule Co
Howland
Sarah J. Prothero
Sireat Railway Company
Wreck Repair Ends Midnight After Monon Track Incident
Workmen repairing Monon tracks near the wreck finished around midnight Monday night. The 1:25 p.m. Chicago-bound train, first to pass the scene, departed on schedule. All trains moved in good order, arriving and leaving Tuesday as planned.
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Chicago
Washington Colored Men Convention Prep Meeting
National convention of colored men will meet in Washington February 3. Doreey's banking bill will be recommitted and slaughtered. World’s fair bill displeases Washington committee members. Ex Senator Blanche K Bruce urges education as key to salvation of the colored race. President Harrison and top officials will attend the judiciary centennial in New York Monday. A White House reception tonight honors Congress. Mrs Harrison assisted by Mrs Morton and cabinet ladies. Aberdeen outrage question debated in Senate with George of Mississippi and Spooner of Wisconsin opposing Chandler’s resolution. George eulogizes Jeff Davis, Spooner brandishes the bloody shirt. Statesmanship lauded.
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National Convention of
Washington
Doreey
Blanche K. Bruce
Harrison
Atty.gen
Miller
Noble
Tracy
Judiciary
New York
White House
Congress
Morton
Aberdeen
Senate
George
Mississippi
Spooner
Wisconsin
Chandler
Jeff. Davis
The Snubs and Slaps in Labor Politics
A detailed local political feud unfolds over organized labor, with claims of slaps and schemes around Lon McDaniels, Simon Schmalholz, and the county campaign. The piece frames internal Democratic and Republican maneuvering, party loyalty pressures, and anticipated election outcomes amid labor affiliation tensions.
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Bates House
The
Sentinel
Organized Labor
Lon McDaniels
Republican Central
Lon
Sergt. McKinney
Henderson
SUN Man
Sullivan
Labor Signal
Democras
Simon Schmalholz
Simon
Holenharter
John E. Sullivan
Davy
Central Labor Union
U.S
Organized
Ben Hogers
The Dead and Living in Carmel Wreck Victims
The body of Charles C. Deming was shipped to Frankfort for burial Tuesday. Misa Hensley will be interred near West Union chapel Wednesday afternoon. Jule Pierson and Harry Miller show encouraging recovery at St Vincent's hospital. Miss May Fitzpatrick remains in precarious condition. Dr Pove returned to Westfield as local physicians take over. Louis Nauman, hero of the wreck, had a fair night at the Capital House and shows improvement. The Hass Batl Suit was decided in favor of Ward by Judge O Brien in New York supreme court to allow trial before the season. Burned to death.
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Manon
Charles C. Deming
Carmel
Frankfort
Kregelo
Misa Hensley
West Union Chapel
Jule Pierson
Harry Miller
St. Vincent’s Hospital
May Fitzpatrick
Pove
Westfield
Louis Nauman
Capital House
Hass
Ludge O' Brien
New York
Supreme Court
O'Brien
Jown Montgomery Ward
Edwin C. McDermid
Mary McDermid
Wm. Bushman
Walker
F. W. Neimyer
Lamacco Natural Gas and Oil Company
Evaneville
Delaware
McCarty St
Bob Kinnington
Magdalene-Mays
B. F Crawford
School Board
A. A. Barnes
Oakland
P. T. Madison
Royal Robinson
W. W. Kerr
Cpurt
Nora Myers
Bessie Moore
Court-st
Hendricks Club
Holt
Tresun
Central-ave
Roberts Park Church
A. C. Johnson
Terre Haute
Johnson
Ritzinger
Yale College
Indianapolis
New Haven
Dorasey
Yale
James Whitcomb Riley
Edgar Wilson Nye
City
Cincinnati
Amos J. Walker
Nye
Henry A. Ruske
Susie Howell
Eaat-st
Mary A. Loy
Amos D. Loy
Morgan County
Howland
Apacific
Kate Paxton Ray
Viola Harding
Enos B. Reed
W. H. Tucker
J. W. Marsee
Olsen
Trusler
Wallace Foster
Washington, D. C
Senate
Costly Blaze in Wolf's Front Saloon
Fire at Wolf's Front Street saloon in Chicago destroyed about $20,000 worth of property. Damages reported after a Wednesday morning blaze.
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Chicago
Wolf
Little Puck and Battle in the Vivid Stage Parade
The article reviews Burt Haverly in Little Puck with a Mulberry Bend look and a flawed start that later found success. It notes Man ager Cox contract endings, possible troupe reorganization, and a missed appearance by Minnie Maddern. It also covers the Indianapolis zither club concert at Plymouth church with Chass Hansen and Miss Walker, praising the ensemble and the wedding march. An ad fragment mentions watch and jewelry repair services at 86 W. Wash.
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Indianapolis
Plymouth Church
Chass Hansen
Barclay Walker
Oe City
Lilly Hern
Eels
Walker
Poured Coal On His Head and Burned Himself
Anderson Indiana dated June 29 reports Jacob Adel of Fairmount poured coal oil over his head and set it on fire, burning to death before help could reach him. A correction notes Caleb R Johnson denies paying alimony and disputes a court entry about contempt in Judge Howe's court, and explains the error stemmed from misreading the case number. Dennison Tennessee notes tax levies to fund wartime labor in Chickasaw war context, signaling potential trouble.
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Browsing
Monon
Carbon
Browning
Anderson
Ind
Jacob Adel
Fairmount
Caleb R Johnson
Johnson
Baseball gossip and league moves spark Detroit anxieties
The Sporting Times reports on players like Fred Pfeifer and Fred Carroll, signings and transfers involving Pittsburg Cleveland Philadelphia and Boston, a Kilroy Philadelphia deal, and Ed Sheridan’s secretary role. It notes the Brotherhood’s stance, jurist O’Brien’s Ward case ruling, and hopes for a speedy trial before the season.
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Detroit
Sporting Times
Fred Pfeifer
Mike Kelly
Fred Carroll
St. Louisa
Robinson
Pittsburg
Brennan
Cleveland
Burkett
Worcester
Atlantic Association
Brash
Scott Stratton
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Sie Anderson
Taylorsville
Cincinnati
Jim Duryea
Johnson
Fred Pfeffer
Frank Branell
Kilroy
Philadelphia Brotherhood Club
Boston
Husted
Cunningham
Ed Sheridan
Greencastle
Indianapolis
von der Ahe
Philadelphia
Sigves
Eague
Larry Twitchell
Great Brotherhood
Brotherhood
O’brien
Indy Board of Trade Ball Sparkles With Music and Color
A grand reception and dance in Indianapolis celebrated recent board improvements. Decorated halls, amilax chandeliers, and tropical plants set a festive scene. Prominent guests included C. Denny and wife, Gen. Carnahan and wife, Major Taylor and wife, among others. Byron would have enjoyed the poetic night. The event showcased the Governors’ room and new exchange hall with elegant furnishings by local concerns. The mayor and notable figures danced gracefully as the crowd applauded the successful social.
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Byron
Childe Harold
Indianapolis
Onca Immenna
New Exchange Hall
Board of Trade
Exchange Hall
Denny
Exmayor
Swift Camilla
C. &. Denny
Daniel Stewart
J.C. Shaffer
Gen. Carnahan
Fred Fabrinley
Capt
Wiles
C. FB. Kregele
Cortlandt van Camp
Julius Walk
Major Taylor
A. H. Nordyke
Sleek thief MeyerS linked to multiple robberies
Detective Bretney cites evidence tying George Myers to three robberies after arrest Tuesday. He allegedly entered Sam Farmar's room at 215 E. Washington St and stole a watch, with knives from Baker & Thornton found on him during booking. He waived examination.
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George Myers
Bretney
Myers
Sam W. Farmar
Washington St
Baker & Thornton
Market master Wells accused of stealing city funds
Arrest reports allege Wells west market master unlawfully took 560 dollars from the city. Detective Ben Thornton filed the charge and Wells was taken to central station Wednesday afternoon. Other items note divorce suit by Edwin McDermid against Mary McDermid for cruelty and abandonment, and various local legal actions and civic notes.
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Wells
Richard Welle
West Market
Central Police Station
Ben Thornton
Ethiopians and Germans Seen Ready for War in Courtroom Turmoil
In a police court skirmish on Wednesday Judge Sullivan ill again, Walpole filled in. Attorney Hill clashed with David Smith's client accused of striking his stepfather. A flurry of insults and racial chatter followed. The quarrel nearly escalated until Sgt McKinney intervened, preserving peace and leaving no further hostilities.
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Sullivan
Justicis
Walpole
Hill
David Smith
Charles Baden
Smith
Mr. Hill
Mr. Boden
Africa
Germany
Ethiopia
Mack
Dream and death linked by eerie dreams strike two families
Caxton reports Conrad Peter a 40 year old dyer who dreamed of his own funeral then fell ill and died seven hours after awakening leaving a widow and 18 children. Martinsburg notes A J Ridgway a wealthy Frederick county man woke to start a fire and found his wife dead from an unusual nightmare related attack. doctors call it an aggravated nightmare death.
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Caxton
Conrad Petar
Martinsburg
W. Va
A. J. Ridgway
Frederick
Bold Thief Steals $200 After Shooting in Seattle Fare Room
A young man lured by a $1 loss drew a revolver in a Seattle fare room and demanded $200 from the dealer. After threatening more, he fired twice at the doorkeeper Dick Richards, wounding him fatally, and escaped through the burnt district amid tents.
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Seattle
W.T
Dick Richards
Prisoner sets fire in cell and dies in blaze
Dosoguk Ia Jan 29 Henry Buechler became violent and was locked up for safety. During the night he set fire to the prison building and was burned to death. Also reported: a court case nerve fraught with cross examining. a varnish works blaze at Lilly varnish works causing about 76 dollars in damages. and a note on brotherhood relations in Cincinnati with insurance firms and named carriers.
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Dosoguk
Henry Buechler
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