Tragedy at Hunter's Station Ends in Murder and Suicide
A rural Indiana farm near Hunter's Station two miles east of Brightwood saw a brutal crime as Levi Hanes killed his wife Delilah Hanes, then hanged himself in the barn. The couple’s children, two daughters Ola and Dessa, witnessed the aftermath as neighbors and Dr. Terrell pronounced Mrs. Hanes dead. A note found on the mantel explained the motive as domestic strife. The community learned of a carefully planned murder and suicide, with two bloodied sticks found in the woodshed linking to the crime. The Hanes family history reveals years of tension and abuse, with most children having left home prior to the tragedy. Hanes, a Civil War veteran, leaves behind nine children and a somber, enduring stain on a quiet rural neighborhood.
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Brightwood
Bethel
Levi Hardesty
John Ri
Tianes
Ola
Dessa Hanes
Maia
Joseph Irwin
Briviny
Irvington
Pearl Haines
Terrell
Tramps
Hanes
Ife
Castor
Pearl
Hanes Brody
Louie
Philadelphia
Ind
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Eva
Manes
Janes
Pennsylvania
Palestine
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Dessa
Samuel
Rank
Cyrus
Woodside
Morton
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Lottie
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Indiana Volunteers
St Paul seeks delay in encampment plans in Indianapolis
Col. Scheffer of St Paul arrived in Indianapolis to urge Commander Walker to extend time for the Western passenger association encampment. Walker said the council meeting will be deferred as long as possible, likely late February, with no hurry given a six month window from March to September. St Paul aims to secure rates and extension to win the encampment.
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St. Paul
G. A. R. Council of Administration
Indianapolis
Walker
Commercial Club
Western Passenger Association
Tug Sun
Council of Administration
Twin City
Col. Walker
Poor John L Sullivan in serious condition after rail trip
John L Sullivan fell from a Rock Island and Peoria train traveling about 30 miles per hour. He was at the opera house the night of Wednesday and Thursday, badly cut and bruised, with erysipelas feared. His wife and treasurer Larry Ginukanff remained with him as other company members left for St. Louis.
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Surmerisup
C. P
John L. Sullivan
Rtock Island & Peoria
Opera House
Larry Ginukanff
Iest
St. Louis
Illness of Hon. William E. English in hotel
Hon. William E. English suffers serious but not dangerous illness in a hotel due to inflammatory rheumatism and grip. Dr. Hays treats him. he has been ill for about a week and his daughter has been sent for.
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William E. English
Hays
Rooker Murder Trial Resumes Friday Morning
The Rooker murder trial will be resumed Friday morning after illness delays. Jurors and Judge McCray indicate they will be able to proceed on the planned trial date.
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Rooker
McCray
Populists See Tilman Gain From Speech in Money Fight
Indianapolis populists praise Senator Tilman for a personal attack on the president over money policy, hoping his St Louis convention speech wins him the populist nomination. A. W. Wishard may retire from the state senate, with Hendricks County backing Enoch G. Hogate as the rival likely winner in a district that supplies most Republican votes.
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Indianapolis
Tilman
St. Louis
A. W. Wishard
State Senate
Hendricks County
Enoch G. Hogate
Local ad for horse feed and repairs by I. Butts
An old classified notice advertises Janes Dustless Oats and horse feed at 80 cents, with services including leaky cistern cleaning and cement work at 81.50. Pumps offered at factory prices. Contact I. Butts at 133 Indianative and phone 1791.
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Butts
State Supreme Court voids apportionment acts in ruling
The Supreme Court declares the 1895 apportionment act unconstitutional and voids the 1892 act, ruling all apportionment laws since 1885 violate the constitution. The next election will follow the old 1885 act unless a special session is convened. Judge Howard writes the majority with Judge Hackney and Judge Jordan concurring. no dissent. 新闻 mentions political reaction and party implications.
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Supreme Court
Howard
Hackney
Jordan
General Assembly
Lloward
Fight bells pantomimic comedy opens at English's
The piece Fight bells a clever pantomimic comedyopens at English's Thursday night. The Germans begin a three days engagement at the Park Thursday afternoon in The Gilbodlys abroad The Rentz Santley company continues to draw large crowds to the Empire
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Rentz-Santley Company
Empire
Valentines on display and local political notices
City lip e holds Valentines on display as press club election set for 4 o clock Thursday. Democratic headquarters in Union block burnished with Holt presiding. Republican state HQ open in Journal building. Street car grading ordered to street level following a prior suit. Marriage license issued Kerkhoff to Syrup. Grand hotel sues for 381 78 over board lodging and crew expenses.
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Democratic
Union Block
Holt
Oliver
Republican
Journal
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Board of Works
Brryss
Chas
Dora Lerman
Mary Sturges
Grace Lorene Huxley
Elizabeth Shopp
Nancy Hill
Wm. Morgan
Enos B. Reed
Charles Kerkhoff
Sophia
Grand Hotel Company
Wm. J. Young
Emily J. Sherman
Rufus M. Barnes
Ernest E. Sherman
University of Pennsylvania
Broad Ripple
Patent Remedy Ad Promoting Quick Cure for Cofe
An old advertisement claims a laxative remedy called Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets can cure a coffee issue in one day. It offers a 25 cent refund if it fails and mentions Grille and Fret Work by H. L. Spiegel at 316 Vermout Street.
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H. L. Spiegel
Vermout Sc
Is T Taggart In It Or Out Of It A Vexing Political Problem
A Democratic debate erupts over Thomas Taggart’s eligibility for governor while serving as Indianapolis mayor. John KR Wilson argues the mayor’s tenure is executive not judicial, citing the city charter’s division of powers. Republicans cheer the doubt as a possible path to Taggart’s ineligibility and editorial squabbles arise. Similar questions are raised about Warden Tert formerly mayor of Brazil at his prison appointment.
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Tus Sun
Thomas Taggart
John KR. Wilson
Ayers
General Assembly
Indianapolis
Faggart
Tan Sen
Taggart
Tert
South
Brazil
PUGS HEAD SOUTH FOR ISTIE CARNIVAL
A carload of pugilists travels to El Paso for the Istie Carnival. Notables aboard include Jim Hall Johnnie Murphy Jimmie Barry Edward Conroy and Billy Murphy. Trainer Lall will coach and backer Connolly supports Maher as a five to four betting favorite.
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St. Louis
U. P
el Paso
Iron Mountain Road
Jim Hall
Johnnie Murphy
Jimmie Barry
Edward Conroy
Billy” Murphy
Lall
Peter Maher
Connolly
Mahers
Maher
Board orders streetcar tracks raised or lowered on key streets
The Board of works sent a letter to Citizens' street railway company directing changes to grades on multiple streets. Illinois street from the tunnel to New York street requires raising two to five inches, Washington street from Delaware to Noble street also needs elevation, and several intersections such as Alabama Massachusetts Bellefontaine Delaware Market Maryland Kentucky are to be raised, while West street and Indiana corners require lowering.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Illinois St
New York St
Washington
Delaware
Noble-st
Alabama-st
Massachusetts-ave
Bellefontaine-st
Delaware and Market-sts
Liner St. Paul Moves Five Feet Despite Effort
On Long Branch beach the liner St. Paul was pulled forward only five feet during Thursday morning efforts. The craft remained stuck in a sandy cradle and did not disengage from its position.
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New York
St. Paul
Long Branch Beach
Fire destroys stables at Narragansett park
A Thursday morning fire at Narragansett park consumed the stables, quickly spreading flames and burning fourteen trotting horses to death. Local responders fought the blaze but could not save the animals. No injuries reported among people. Officials are investigating the cause.
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U. P
Narragansett Park
When Wormer Seeks Revenge at Police Court
Herman Van Wormer was arraigned in Grand Ravins Michigan for assaulting Alonzo Market whose face was badly damaged. Van Wormer claimed a childhood oath drove him to the act and he was fined ten dollars plus costs, paying and declaring the punishment worth it.
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Grand Ravins
Mich
U. P
Herman van Wormer
Alonzo
Ile
They Can't Agree Yet Talk a Good Deal in Senate
Washington January 80 The Senate debated the house bond bill and the free silver substitute with Senator Mitchell of Oregon arguing against perpetual gold standard. He urged monetary independence from Britain and pressed for national sovereignty in economic policy. The house spent most time in committee, passing a Alaska customs districts bill and opening Pike's Peak, Pleasure Creek, and South Platte forest areas to mineral claims in the Cripple Creek district.
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Cripple Creek
Shell plant disaster leaves five dead in Holidaysburg
A boiler explosion at the Holidaysburg ironworks kills five men and injures many others. The boiler ripped through the roof and toppled across the plant. victims include George Evans and Don Evans trapped beneath debris, Merrill Treese aged 15 fatally crushed, plus two tramps buried nearby. Rescue attempts continue as authorities assess the catastrophe and future repairs begin.
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Miason
Don Evans
Welper
Merrill Treese
Tobert McMurray
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CBC Company
Tragedy in Richmond A Painter Shoots Woman and Himself
In Richmond at Franklin and Fifteenth streets, William Meadows, a known painter, shot Maggie Driver after a dispute and then killed himself, likely dying from his wound. Jealousy sparked the restaurant tragedy. nearby Hesier Oliver, 15, was killed by Julian R. Traylor, 13, who says the boy cursed him and reached for a pistol before firing with a rifle.
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Richmond
William Meadows
Maggie Driver
Franklin and
Fifteenthsts
Hesier Oliver
Julian R. Traylor
Traylor
Oliver
Fire destroys Marengo township home killing four occupants
A log house in Marengo township owned by Page family burned at 2 a m. Mrs Warvey Page and two sons perished in the blaze while Harvey Page died trying to save them. Wilber Page and wife escaped. Fire likely started from a stove. only ash remained after search.
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Mich
U. P
Marengo Township
Page
Warvey Page
Harvey Page
Wilber
Harvey
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area in 86 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain. Temperatures will remain steady through Thursday night and Friday, with little change in the overall temperature range. Continuous light rainfall is possible during the period.
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Indianapolis
Magoun of Town college dies at Grinnell Iowa
Wire items report the death of President Magoun founder of Town College in Grinnell Iowa. Other brief notes note a railroad reorganizing with five million dollars capital, gold findings near Bh Mounds Wisconsin and public interest rising. Judge Canty rules on banker liability for checks marked funds. linseed pill controversy stirs Chicago financiers. The trust will meet February 19.
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Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
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Col
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Manfield & Coldwater
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Minnesota
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