Convict Tracey Kills and Wounds in Seattle Area Shootings
Escaped Oregon convict Harry Tracey eluded a posse after killing Deputy Sheriff Charles Raymond of Everett and wounding Deputy John Williams and reporters Carl Anderson and Louis Seefrit near Bothell. He then killed Policeman F E Dreese and fatally wounded a man named Riler before fleeing. Tracey previously forced the H S N S launch crew to ferry him north from Seattle.
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Chares Raymond
F. E. Dreese
John Williams
Carl Anderson
Louis Seefrit
Riler
Seattle
Wash
Harry Srracey
Oregon
Bothell
Charles Raymond
Everett
Fremont
Tracey
Sothell
Oregon Penitentiary
Bill Edson Alleged Rapist Reported On Freight Train
An Indianapolis-bound L. and V. freight conductor says Bill Edson rode the train at Mooresville and could not have alighted between there and the Belt. Edson, described as an alleged rapist and desperado, was said to carry two revolvers and be recognizable from newspaper images. Police were scouring southern Indianapolis on Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City Railcars Move In And Out For Big Carnival
Union traction company runs double headers into the city on Friday with cars loaded both for in and out traffic. The Anderson street carnival is the counter attraction drawing an expected attendance of 60,000 with special attractions arranged by the management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Traction Company
Anderson Street
King Edward's Sleep Improves After Operation
London reports King Edward rested better Thursday night than since his operation. The notice mentions prices for New Pianos at 165 dollars and up and advertises Wulschners Feed and Janes Dustiess Oats for horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhondon
Edward
Wulschners
Firecracker Mishaps Leave Two Men Injured
James McElroy a colored barber of 480 Toledo street was badly burned when a firecracker exploded in his hand Friday morning at the City hospital he is expected to recover Otto Woolenweber aged 6 of Maxwell street sustained a split palm after a cannon cracker mishap Thursday morning hospital repairs are not expected to cause lasting harm.
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James McElroy
Teledo St
City Hospital
Otto Woolenweber
Maxwell St
Howe Struck by Street Car on Meridian Street
Fred Howe aged 52 of 1488 Nebraska street was struck by a street car on South Meridian Street Thursday afternoon and severely injured. Dr. Goodwin of the City Dispensary says injuries may not prove serious though Howe was trying to warn a bicyclist of an approaching car. The bicyclist rode on without stopping.
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Fred Howe
Nebraska St
S. Meridian St
Goodwin
Howe
Americans Celebrate July 4 in Havana with Flags
In Havana on July 4 Americans held a grand celebration by the American club. Old glory flew from many buildings as clubrooms were festively decorated. The Second United States artillery band performed American airs and English was the only language heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Twe
Palma
United States Artillery
Indianapolis militia to join Franklin sham battle
Four Indianapolis militia companies and two Battery A platoons march to Franklin for a Friday afternoon sham battle. Seven companies will participate. Battery A left at about 4 a.m. and aims to return after sundown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Failures and Finances 1902 Half Year Review
Dun's statistics show Indianapolis 1902 first half failures at 1S with aggregate Habilities of $142,091 and assets of $74,806. The comparable period in 1901 recorded 19 failures with $69,144 Habilities and $38,636 assets.
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Dun
Indianapolis
Nine Men Handed Out Railroad Tickets At Union Station
Indianapolis faced heavy Fourth of July travel with a big outflow and influx. Ticket agent Charles B. Stilz described a rush from 6:30 to 7:30 as nine clerks issued tickets, with lines stretching to principal stations and many buyers seeking round trips or longer stays.
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Indiana
Indianapollis
Indianapolis
Charles B. Stilz
Paoli
Whitecaps Blow Gunmen In Arkansas Home Invasion
Mammoth Springs Ark July 4 Whitecaps tried to break into the home of Harvey Sexton. He fired one shot killing Pink Gibson and detonated dynamite in his pocket. Nine others were seriously injured in the attack.
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Mammoth Springs
Ark
Whitecaps
Harvey Sexton
Pink Gibson
Indianapolis Fairgrounds and Parks Evening Events
The schedule lists harness and running races at the Fairgrounds starting 1:30, multiple park picnics and fireworks at Brookside Park Fairview Park Broad Ripple Park and W C T A events, concerts at German House and German Park Association meeting, with Columbia Club Roof Garden hosting events all evening. Notable acts include Boy Blondin and Ostendorf’s concert band.
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Boy Blondin
Fairbank—Ostendorf
Broad Ripple Park
German Park
German Park Association
German House
Columbia Club
Saloon Stabbing Fight In West Indianapolis
Fannie Boyd and Peter Webb, both colored, fought over 2 cents at Ben Wilson’s saloon on Howard and Reisner streets. Webb was wounded in the left breast and wrist artery. Boyd was detained at the police station after the incident. The saloon closed as police arrived.
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Peter Webb
Fannie Boyd
Webb
Ben Wilson
Howard and
Reisner Sts
Indianapolis
Fannie
Boyd
Wilson
Mrs Welch Wounded In Accident Hovers Between Life and Death
Mrs Mary E Welch of Bridgeport lies between life and death after an accidental shooting Friday morning. Dr Vokes halted operations Thursday night due to her rapid weakness and hoped to save her life. The injury occurred when James Annidale, a boy, shot at a mark and struck her.
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Mary E. Welch
Bridgeport
Vokes
Stoner Dies of Smallpox in Indiana Woods
Lewis J. P. Stoner, 58, a salesman for an Dayton firm, died of smallpox Thursday afternoon in a wooded lot near Lewisville, Indiana. He fell ill at Knightstown about ten days earlier. Dr. Ford attended him and buried the body in the woods Thursday night with lime in a rough box. Stoner's son works for Consumers' Ice Company in Indianapolis.
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Lewisville
Ind
Lewis J. P. Stoner
Dayton, O
Knightstown
Ford
Stoner
Consumers’ Ice Company
Indianapolis
Loganport Traction Charter Revoked Amid Corruption Charges
The Logansport city council revoked part of the charter of the Logansport Rochester and Northern traction company, a McCulloch line, amid corruption charges. A Boyd syndicate majority favors investigation and possible action.
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Logansport
Ind
Logansport, Rochester & Northern Traction Company
McCulloch
Boyd Syndicate
Women circulate remonstrances against saloon license
Third ward women on Friday morning canvassed Fifteenth and Illinois streets urging signatures on a remonstrance against granting William Hauser a saloon license. They boarded cars on Union Street and urged passengers to sign, stopping men on wheels. many complied with good humor while some resented the request. Thomas Pursel, 95, oldest Indiana native, dies after a fall and long illness at his daughter’s home. he helped found a stage line between Indianapolis and Cincinnati and left six children.
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Third Ward
William Hauser
Fifteenth
Thomas Pursel
Indiana
N. S. Byram
Illinois St
Harrison, O
Purser
Fairfield
Ind
Brookville
Franklin County
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
E. L. Rittenhouse
Theodore
Josephine
Edward Fursel
W. C. Winchester
Tucson
Ariz
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Various Ailments
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula dyspepsia rheumatism kidney complaints catarrh and general debility claiming cures and benefits for multiple ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Swirl Society and Others Sail for Europe and England
The Swirl op Society announces Mr and Mrs Louis H Levey will sail for Europe next week and Miss Emma Boyd will sail for England in a few weeks to spend a year. John H Holliday and family will sail for Europe Saturday. Mrs Lew Wallace Jr hosted a Chinese party Thursday evening.
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Louis H. Levey
Europe
Emma Boyd
England
Lew Wallace, Jr
E. C. Atkins
Miss Atkins
John H. Holliday
Lucia
Evalyn Holliday
John Holliday, Jr
Almus Ruddell
Boscobel
Stanton Farm
United States Wins Jurisdiction Over Indiana Case
Jude Francis Baker rules the United States Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction in the suit to quiet title against liens on the federal building in Indianapolis. The case is dismissed as the state pleads lack of jurisdiction. Separately Mortimer Levering of the Columbia National Bank doubts bank consolidation. He toured eastern promoters to study their plans.
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Jude Francis Baker
United States
Indiana
Indianapolis
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court
Mortimer Levering
Columbia National Bank
Friends Seek Federal Judge Appointment for Leathers
Supporters of Judge Leathers of the superior court lobby to secure his appointment as successor to Judge John H. Baker on the federal bench.
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Leathers
Superior Court
John H. Baker
Bandits Hold Up Fast Train Near Joliet Illinois
Three men halted Rock Island train No 5 near Joliet late Thursday night covering the engineer and fireman with revolvers. They forced the express messenger to open the door and menaced dynamite unless valuables were handed over. A shot wounded the messenger in the groin as passengers fled. robbers fled and were chased by train staff, with one robber captured after giving the name Charles Lessler. No loot was secured.
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Joliet
Rock Island
Kane
Charles Lessler
Cloudburst cuts Zanesville area after washouts
A Thursday night cloud burst wrecked Muskingum county causing severe damage. Zanesville was virtually cut off from the outside world due to washouts on all rail lines.
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Zanesville
Muskingum County
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area Friday to Saturday
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 5 p m. Friday. Fair Friday night and Saturday with no material temperature change. At 7 am the temperature was 76. No early fires. fire department had no calls up to 10 am Friday.
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Indianapolis
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Edson
Mooresville
The
Belt
Ductor
Police
Bill Edson
Bly Interurban Business
Janes
Franklin
Brookside Park
G. A. R. Picnic
Fairview Park
Mrs. Welch
Logansport Traction
Thomas Purser
Unois St
Remonstrance
Swirl OP Society
W. W. Richardson
Ruth
Lois
California
Louis Share
Sarah Jones
Richmond
Adabel Chenoweth
Levering
Illinois
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