Many Unsolved Murders Roil Indianapolis in 1895
A curdling catalog of Indianapolis murders from January to June 1895 lists John Quincy Adams, George D. Duncan, Mrs Shawcross, Emma Gipst, Mrs Wadley, Charles Buster, John Young, Moses and Oliver Smith, Koester family, John Tarpey, Lon Henderson, and Van Kline among others. The series features elusive killers, alibis, poison, arson, burglary, and sensational accusations, with no single culprit identified in many cases.
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Indianapolis
John Quincy Adams
Miller Block
George D. Duncan
Mississippi
Barber
Koms
Emma Gipst
Charles Wadley
Pmitentiary
Charles Buster
Old Bloofs
Joh Parker
Ed. McAfee
Sis
Third
Foster
John Young
W. Washington St
Downs
Brian
Oliver
Charles Siebert
Siebert
Thas
Ed Sara
Young
Moses Smith
North
Indianapolio
Smith
The Assyrian Pup Tale Ends In Farce And Faint Hope
Two neighboring colored families clash over a missing 65 cent pocketbook. A playful Assyrian pup watches, later the boys discover the wallet with 64 cents bloodied by the pup. A goat locks in the woodshed and bellows as the pup endures, but the pup survives while the neighborhood fears for its health.
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Hlinois and
North-sts
Fle
Fatal explosion at government gun cotton factory
In Nuwvonr Rhode Island on July 4 a government gun cotton factory burned after an explosion. Frank Loughlin and Jere Herrington were killed outright and several others were seriously injured as the plant was completely destroyed.
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Nuwvonr
R.I
Frank Loughlin
Jere Herrington
Woman Subdues Burglar In Home Entry
Mrs. Benjamin House of North Mississippi confronted an intruder early Monday. She seized the burglar, was dragged several feet and knocked senseless, but the man escaped with nothing.
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Benjamin House
N. Mississippist
Cannon blast kills Indianapolis man in street incident
F Gulde, 45, of 176 Riverside Ave West Indianapolis, died early Tuesday after a 25 pound cast iron cannon exploded while being fired with companion Steve Nelson. The blast tore through his chest as officers recovered fragments. coroner Beck, Kregele and Whitsett assisted. Gulde leaves a widow and three children.
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Riverside Ave
Indianapolis
Steve Nelson
Nelson
Gulde
Beck
Golde
Kregele & Whitsett
Fair grounds buzz as crowds flock to BRACSHS event
Early Tuesday hundreds head to the fair grounds for a day of cycling races and track events. Spectators debate weather, transport, and life while cyclists parade past a warm, busy venue with betting, beer, and gate sales led by Patsy Gorman, the mayor’s clerk.
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Zimmerman
Patsy Gorman
Governor swamped as fate of supreme bench candidate nears
As the time to name Judge Olds' successor nears, letters of recommendation flood in from many friends of the candidates. State politicians of all stripes press the governor, each with a word for their chosen, as insiders anticipate Judge Thomas Marshall of Columbia City to win the appointment this week.
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Olds
Supreme Bench
Thomas Marshall
Columbia City
Inspector of weeds and political strife in the city
John Hoffman, former deputy sheriff and ward politician, is named inspector of weeds by the city health board as the city borrows funds to cover debts. The job targets Downing faction areas to curb disease by cutting weeds, while Downing allies face redistribution. Also a fraud case emerges with a pious charity preacher who duped Dr. Cleveland and others for Ireland aid.
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John Hoffman
City Health Board
Downing
Sullivan
Rascal
Down-Trodden
Ireland
Dr. Cleveland
Officers Elected at Union Francaise Meeting
Monday night the Union francaise elected F. &. Beaupre president T. Eshbach vice president Al. Chablaoz secretary and Joseph Kernel treasurer.
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Union Fraternal Francaise
F. &. Beaupre
T. Eshbach
al. Chablaoz
Joseph Kernel
Chancellor Sims Accepts Meridian Street church pastorate
Chancellor Chas. N. Sims, formerly of Syracuse, New York, has accepted the pastorate of the Meridian Street M. E. church. Dr. Cleveland plans retirement in September.
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Sims
Chas. N. Sims
Syracuse, N. Y., University
Meridian St. M. Hi
Cleveland
Maj the Jag Dog Majors Legend In Plainfield Indiana
A traveling man named Brown in Plainfield owns Major a water spaniel famed in Indianapolis and Plainfield for his antics. Once fond of beer Major reformed after gold cure and now delights locals at the Keely institute, often assisting patients and performing tricks. Maj is said to be the only dog in the country to climb a tree, thrilling Indianapolis visitors with his bold stump-jump and barked encouragement.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Major
Brown
Plainfield
Maj
Mal
Keely Institute
Keely Club
Mat
Maynas
Gilford township's famed horseflesh and its legends
In Hendricks county Indiana, Meadow Plain farm owner John Moore touts fine blue grass and top horses. The article recalls Andy Rich’s rise, Turk the singing mule valued at 1100 dollars, and a lively scene of trotters, saddle horses, and horse training along the National Road.
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Hendricks County
John Moore
Meadow Plain
Gilford
Kentucky
Moore
Indiana
Dr. Harvey
Indianapolis
Moore’s
Andy Rich
Fisa
Danville
Sterling Kh. Holt
Gilford Township
Tan Sun
Andy Schicketantz
Jackson
Iris
Hall
Morgon County
Whirlwind
Kingston
Meadow Plain Farm
George Short
Clayton
B. Vestal
Isser
Dutchy
Trrk
Turk
Indiana Bicycle Plant Cuts Jobs Amid Tight Money
Saturday afternoon Chas. F. Smith, president and manager of the Indiana Bicycle Company, indefinitely suspended 100 men because of tight money conditions. He added he may discharge 100 more in a day or two, noting the firm previously employed about 560 workers and cannot profitably keep over 100 idle.
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Indiana Bicycle Company
Chas. F. Smith
Attempted Murder Ends in Suicide After Theater Refusal
Isaac Leifschof tas urged his sweetheart Kate Gilkerson to join him at the theater on Monday night. When she refused the enraged man fired at the Gilkerson family, wounding Kate in a car and Mrs. Gilkerson in the side. He then killed himself. Kate and Mrs. Gilkerson survive.
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Jr Ersny Croy
Isaac Leifschoftas
Kate Gilkerson
Isaac
Gilkerson
Kate
Council Meeting Opens Ordinance on Precinct Boundaries
A city council met Monday night and introduced a precinct boundary ordinance. It was found the city attorney omitted a town area and the measure was sent back for correction. Another ordinance was introduced to regulate vault sewer connections. The meeting adjourned into the night. New book pages at Wm. L. Eider's.
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Wm. L. Eider’s
Local Daily Sketches Mixed with Oddities and Jabs
A collage of light talk and curious vignettes from town life. A photographer discusses safe lighting through colored glass for plate work and child photography tricks. Local stores push Monday bargains while a tot’s cartoonish misstatements charm, and street conversations reveal city stereotypes and veteran camaraderie.
City Bonds Refunding Stalled By Certified Check
The New York brokers led by Collin Staunton backed from a contract to refund $600,000 in city bonds due Saturday. They deposited a $31,050 certified check in Frenzel's bank to show resolve, but when the money was demanded Monday the bank was told not to pay, leaving Controller Woollen facing a difficult situation.
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Controller Woollen
Collin Staunton
New York
Gotham People
Frenzel
Local forecast shows rain and storms this week
Weather forecast indicates rains on Tuesday followed by thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday. The pattern suggests wet conditions with potential accumulation and unsettled skies across the midweek period.
A Populist View on Indian Silver and Gold Debate
An interview summary recounts Prof. C. Vincent urging free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and opposing the gold standard. The article notes populists push monetary expansion while bankers and media push contraction. It forecasts a party split over policy and hints at forthcoming Southern lecture tours.
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India
Prof
C. Vincent
Vincent
Indiana
Economista
Braas
Congress
Democratic Party
Wall St
School Board Reorganizes Amid Contested Election
Annual meeting held with full board present. Secretary reports expenses of 288,90.05 and treasury balance of 5123,046.54. Library yard use granted to Seventieth Indians encampment. Architect Bock seeks 1,000 partial payment for library model. Resolution on 2 percent annual interest discussed amid controversy. Frenzel re-elected president. William Scott secretary under protest. Emma Ridemour assistant secretary. Adam re-elected treasurer. O Mera named superintendent. Miss Ridemour salary set at 1,500. Board adjourns to July 23.
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B Martindate
Adam
M.G. McLain
Bock
Bir
Frenzel
Conner
Clement Vonnegut
Fir
Chas
Martindale
Wm. Scott
Emma Ridemour
Chas, Adam
P. J. O’mera
Miss Ridemour
State encampment to be held in Terre Haute this week
The state encampment of the Indians S.of V. will be held in Terre Haute from Wednesday to Saturday of this week. Col. W. No Connersville will probably be state commander. A service goes from Indianapolis Dyeing and Cleaning. Emith's Dye Works, 57 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
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S.of V
Terre Huta
W. No
Connersville
Indisnepolia
Emith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania
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Bers
Koestera
S Meridian Sat
Charles Koesters
Annie Wagneria
Misenbeiss
John Tarpey
Haughville
Lon Henderson
Tarpey
Join Gwinn
Jon Henderson
Mrs. Kline
William Kline
F. Gulde
So and So
Spain
America
South
Ikmey
North End
Buskirk
Tennessee
Kansas City
Chicago
Union Veteran Legion
Lester
Lauter
S. of V. Convention
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