Poison Suspects Rise In Indianapolis Death Case
Brice M. Carter dies suddenly at home as wife Mrs. Brice Carter accuses a mysterious powerful woman of poisoning plots. Autopsy finds brain healthy. coroner questions poison theory while Mrs. Carter asserts attacks on husband and daughter and names several local tradespeople as accomplices. The Sun quotes her details of jam, bread, and milk poisonings and calls for further investigation.
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Brice M. Carter
Indianapolis
Carter
Central Ave
Mr. Carter
Ostrof
Niti-st
Dr. Galloway
Freth
Old Country
Health Office
T Grand Jury
the Sun
Galloway
Castor
Dr. Fletcher
Bishop Knickerbocker
Tar Sun
Phen
W. B. Fletcher
Tur Sun
Broken brake beam derails Big Four freight near Vandalia crossing
At 5 50 am Monday a brake beam failed on Big Four freight train 62 in Chicago division, derailing two empty cars and blocking the line near Vandalia crossing. Machinist William Fogarty, riding from Indianola to Belt Shops, died from injuries sustained, dying about 9 am. He leaves a wife. Train crew escaped injury. Damage set at 800 dollars. tracks cleared by 10 am.
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Big Four
Chicago
Vandalia Crossing
Wm. Fogarty
Belt + shops
Indianola
Elderave
Ile
Hamblin
Shooting at Lowderbach Home Sparks Pursuit
A shooting Saturday night on Susquehanna Street near Michigan left James Lowderbach wounded in the neck after a quarrel with Fielding Shears who fled the scene. Detectives later captured Shears near the stock yards. he claimed an old grudge and threatened kill, while an inquest of lunacy was planned.
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James Lowderbach
Susquehanna-st
Michigan-sta
Lowderbach
Fielding Shears
Shears
Lowderbaach
Cluick
Thornton
Richards
Tripp Appeal by Chicago Ex-Alder Man
Arnold Tripp former Chicago alderman appeals after his wife’s divorce decree was set aside. Judge Harvey ruled Mrs. Tripp was duly notified of the action and Tripp plans to pursue the appeal claiming the suit arose from spite. He reportedly remarried in April 793.
Bertha Folsom Arrested on Newman Street
Patrolman Carter arrested Bertha Folsom of Newman Street for allegedly enticing young girls. She is to be tried on Wednesday after the Sunday arrest.
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Bertha Folsom
Newman St
Carter
Indiana Weather Forecast for 86 Hours Ending July 1
Indiana forecast covers 86 hours ending 8 p m July 1. Monday night expected fair and warmer conditions. Tuesday remains fair with continued warmth.
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Indiana
School Board borrows money at high interest bid
The School Board quickly voted to borrow 2,750 from Johnpee Frenzel with a 6 percent rate and 22.50 premium. A bid on a 100,000 loan attracted only Frenzel’s offer. Appel of Boston advised and returned with a message from the boss about lending 70,000 at 6 percent or 100,000 at 15 percent. Board members lament the offers and consider repudiation or accepting the bid for six months.
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Boston
Johnpee Frenzel
Johnpee
Appel
Flattering Condition of the Industrial School Report
The last annual report shows 6402 yards of material made into 1769 garments with receipts of 3239.30 and a $204.01 balance. The corps includes 114 teachers and officers, total pupils 834 with 475 average attendance. Prizes went to Lena Gutzwill er, Lizzie Ruginstein, Minnie Weber and Pearl Best. top marks belong to Annie Elig, Pima Fuston, Erama Abraham, and others. Mrs. Blanchard is president and Mrs. Ifall secretary. thanks extend to Manager Meciean for picnic transport, city council for Tomlinson hall, and the press.
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Lena Gutzwiller
Lizzie Ruginstein
Minnie Weber
Pearl Best
Annie Elig
Pima Fuston
Erama Abraham
Clark Ohemma Baumen
Lena Rohlman
Ethel Clark
Della Whitesides
Clara Gutawiller
Lizzie Schakel
Mary Gruson
Clara Springer
Sadie Jones
Freda Meyer
Blanchard
Meciean
Tomlinson Hall
TO FAR OFF KANSAS Theodore P Haughey Will Probably be Taken
Theodore P Haughey the aged bank wrecker is expected to be moved from Michigan City prison to the federal prison at Leavenworth Kansas. Ex Warden French, a candidate for the Leavenworth post, confirms the transfer plans saying Haughey agreed to move if French is warden. French notes improved health during his tenure and cites support from ex Governor Campbell and other national figures.
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Theodore P. Haughey
Tax Sun
Michigan City
Leavenworth
Kas
French
Haughey
Dodgasted Bike Bucked Throws Sergeant at Street Corner
Sergt. La Forte patrols his district on a bicycle that bucked Sunday night at Columbia Avenue and Ninth Street. He was thrown head first into a mud puddle and arrived at the police station looking as if he had been resurrected in a hurry on a wet day.
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Sergt. la Forte
Columbia-ave
Ninth St
Proclamation Enforces Nicholson Law In Indiana City
Supt Powell orders police to enforce the Nicholson act with impartial diligence. Governor’s proclamation, signed by former governor and lacking state secretary’s attestation, announces laws from the last assembly except chapter 146. Officers instructed to arrest on warrant for most provisions, with view arrests only for 11 o'clock and Sunday rules. Night staff to receive briefing at 4 pm.
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Myron King
Sun
Sing
Owen
John Liancock
General Assembly
Secretary of the State
Senate
House of Representatives
John Meriweather
State Secretary
Wright
Will
Pest Nicholson Baw
Callen
State Liquor League
Powells
Powell
Jie
Apyrack
Deery Sues Hutchinson for Damages in Superior Court
Maggie Deery sues Alfred Hutchinson in superior court for 20000 dollars alleging misled marriage plans begun in 1885 in Philadelphia and continued through New York and Indianapolis where she served as his housekeeper while he claimed she was his wife. He later declared he would not wed, prompting her lawsuit.
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Snaggie Deery
Maggie Deery
Alfred Hutchinson
Superior Court
Alfred
Philadelphia
New York
Hutchinson
Indianapolis
Mikado Opens Summer Opera at Fall Creek Auditorium
Tickets are moving fast for summer operatic performances opening next Wednesday evening in the handsome Fall Creek auditorium between Illinois and Meridian Streets. Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado will be the debut piece, produced by a capable company under Edward P. Temple. Tickets are on sale at the Big Four offices, Washington and Meridian Streets. Lemon Tonic Laxative offered at 50 cents for a large bottle.
Poisoner Buchanan Executed After Double Wife Deaths
Dr Robert W Buchanan was electrocuted at 11 23 am in the prison death house for poisoning his second wife Anna Southerland. Witnesses arrived before 1 pm as the chair was strapped and the current applied in 380 seconds. He died quickly, while his wife and minister waited nearby and attorneys questioned stay actions by the state.
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Robert W. Buchanan
Anna WR. Southerland
Buchanan
Poughkeepsie
Sage
Butts
Gibbons
Warden Sage
Supreme Court of the United States
Ilefelac
Pven
Llancock
Rhinecliff
Annie Sutherland
Carlyle Harris
Sle
New York
Sympathy for Debs Protest at Mozart Hall
Over 250 workingmen gathered at Mozart hall Sunday to protest the supreme court ruling in the Debs case. E A Perkins presided while D F Kennedy warned of official encroachment on popular rights and urged removal of corporation lawyers from trusted posts. Debs drew applause as McBride of the National labor federation condemned Judge Woods injunction as a gag on free speech and labor urged solidarity with Woodstock jail inmates in a statement denouncing the ruling.
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Mozart Hall
Supreme Court
Debs
E. A. Perkins
D. F. Kennedy
Baker
McBride
National Labor Federation
Woods
Cumberland accommodation wreck kills brakeman at switch
One person died when the Cumberland accommodation on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad collided with a switch engine near Pirrspure July 1. Brakeman Harvey Souther was killed and fireman McBeth suffered serious injuries. Several passengers were bruised from broken glass.
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Cumberland
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Here
Harvey Souther
McBeth
Free Independent Baptist Church Organized in North Indianapolis
A new Free independent baptist church of North Indianapolis was organized Sunday by colored people. Rev. G. P. Tiervey presided and T. M. Louckland served as clerk. Ten candidates were admitted. The church will hold services at Udell and Lulusts in Miller's hall.
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Free Independent Baptist Church of North
Indianapolis
G. P. Tiervey
T. M. Louckland
Udell and Lulusts
Miller’s Hall
Gamblers Barred in Montana As State Closes Houses
Herena Montana July 1 at midnight authorities ordered every gambling house closed and only one territory remains licensed as the state moves to curb gambling practices. Wochen report notes widespread closure and enforcement actions across towns, impacting operators and patrons.
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Herena
Mont
Montana
Woman Shoots Self in Virginia Church After Engagement Ends
Ricumoxp Virginia July 1 A 33 year old Miss Minnie Wilkinson shot herself in the infant classroom of Rev Moses D Hodge s church during service The broken engagement to Mr dn LB Marquess nephew of Dr Lodge is blamed The coroner found suicide and the body was given to relatives Marquess a large print shop owner 85 and fervent about religion was leading the singing nearby and had recently been active in street services
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Ricumoxp
Moses D. Hodge
Minnie Wilkinson
Dn LB. Marquess
Lodge
Marquess
Mfr
Hodge
Holy Spirit
Miss Wilkinson
Road race to Matthews ends in mud with only Taylor finishing
The 75 mile road race from Matthews on Sunday saw 36 starters and only Major Taylor complete the course in 8 hours 20 minutes while 12 reached Anderson before quitting due to poor beds. Taylor wins a Matthews town lot valued at 150 dollars.
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Matthews
Major Taylor
Anderson
Taylor
Indianapolis Chronicle Tiny Items and Oddities
City Lt R reports frantic dog license rush and light artillery in St Louis. A 2000 dollar persimmon is claimed, and a limited gun club plans shooting blue rocks near the fair grounds. Disappearance of Frank Hubbel sparks concern while ants plague housekeepers. Adell woodenware closes 10 days for invoicing and 200 workers affected. David Stalcup’s murder trial continues through midweek. Foreman changes and probate news appear with other local notices, accidents, and society items.
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Light Artillery
St.Louis
Blue Rocks
Fair Grounds
Frank Hubbel
W. Indianapolis
Adell Woodenware Company
North Indianapolis
David Stalcup
W. ©. Phipps
H. C. Roney
Will
W. Q. Gresham
Indianapolis
Blue River Park
Pennsylvania St
Frank Clark
Walden
Chestnut St
Stubbs
Alex Lowe
Asche
Parry Manufacturing Company
Geo. Knox
L. H. Dunning
Walter Pool
CG. T. Sullivan
Margaret A. Berry
Maximiacn
Strawder KR. Ruffner
Luivade Cullins
William A. Jemison
Emma Swailes
William Hart
Irene Rice
William J. Whelan
Laura B. Tyner
Charles L. Tyner
Margaret Roach
Bynum Seeks Senate Fight as Kern and Others Weigh Paths
In a Thorpe block gathering ex congressman Bynum compiles charges for a gold campaign aimed at Spencer. Kern’s influence is noted as he presses for the presidency alongside Gov. Matthews. The piece mentions Murdock’s Indiana convention, Trusler as oilman candidate, and Taggart favored by Democrats with Cummings recalling past support.
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Bynum
Thorpe
Spencer
Orat
Senate
Voorhees
Kern
Calvin Darnell
Trusler
Three superior judges tighten bar admission rules
The article outlines new admission rules for lawyers, requiring moral character proof and trial by jury to test qualifications. Applicants must present in open court a certificate of necessary qualifications signed by appointed committee attorneys including Samuel O. Pickens, Charles W. Sthigh B, Elam, John S. Berryhill, and Charlie Ne Thomas son.
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Samuel 0. Pickens
Charles W.sthigh
Elam
John 8
Berryhill
Charlie Ne
Thomasson
Escaped Prisoners Turn Violent in Sundown Incident
A chaotic jailbreak at a local jail led to gunfire as prisoners seized revolvers and attacked a jailer. Chief officers opened fire, killing one man and wounding Sev others. Escaped inmates took a buggy and remain at large while authorities threaten lynching if captured. The scene disrupted Monday proceedings in related civil matters and tied to Adams and Am States express companies taxes.
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Sunda
Vic Casey
Tran
Poleral
Jones
Sev
Bulle
Frodding
Adams, Am States Express Companies
Brown
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T. Francis Rayon
Lombard University
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Bertha
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Supt. Powell
DR. Buchanan
Dr. Price
Bynum's Gold
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John Kern
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