Indianapolis Conductor Fatally Wounds Wife Then Commits Suicide
The incident at a North Indianapolis home left Mrs. Kane shot in the back and left arm while Kane shot himself in the heart. Hospital doctors reported Mrs. Kane may recover, while Kane died likely at the scene. Eyewitness accounts describe a quarrel driven by Kane’s affair with another woman and financial troubles. A bystander named Mrs. Elvira Tolle provided details of the deadly confrontation and Kane’s plea to send for a priest before succumbing.
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First Time Disgrace Touches My Name Amid Fatal Shooting
Mrs. Pierce recalls a tragic Friday morning at her Northwestern avenue millinery shop near twenty seventh street. She says Michael Kane, a married man, had visited for years and pressured her. a quarrel over his visits led to gunfire that harmed her and Kane's wife. She tearfully explains Kane's temper, his drunken episodes, and her fear of him. She expresses sorrow and notes her own near-fatal wound alongside Kane's wife.
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Kane dies in hospital after confession and shooting
Michael Kane on his deathbed at City hospital admits a quarrel with his lover over jealousy. He says he did not intend to kill or harm, claims the revolver discharged during a struggle as the woman moved toward the kitchen. He asks for forgiveness and seeks last rites from Father McCool.
Fragmentary Crime Report Amid Alcohol Link
A damaged transcript describes Kane using alcohol prior to a tragedy op purred, his condition worsening as surgery began. The patient spoke of love moments as a weapon pierced the left breast, with the scene recalling a visit from Father Motiiol and a profane postscript.
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Mrs Kane Testimony At Hospital In Gunshot Case
Mrs Kane, wounded with two bullets, spoke on the operating table recounting the revolver incident and alleging infidelity. She identified a North Indianapolis store clerk as a cause of the alleged crime, insisting she was not ready to die and expressing desire for retaliation.
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Kane and Mrs Pierce in shooting at Tolle home
Mrs Tolle recounts Kane visiting from Northwestern Ave to confront Mrs Pierce over a recent dispute. Kane allegedly aimed a revolver at her after threatening to remove his wife and forcing repair of mortgaged furniture, then shot at her wife during a confrontation at the house.
Revolver of 32 Caliber and Kane Tragedy Report
A 32 caliber revolver used in a deadly incident links to Michael Kane of the streetcar company. Superintendent Mahoney says Kane served twelve years, was regarded as a good man, and had family troubles. Local residents note a string of recent tragedies as fear grows in the neighborhood.
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Neighbor Remarks On Mrs Pierce Amid Kane Tragedy
Residents describe Mrs Pierce as a steady, hardworking neighbor who has faced hardship while Kane’s case attracts attention. Mr MH B Gels erdanner notes her year in the Heighnare area and defends her from accusations of intentional harm, insisting she bore no malicious intent.
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Swallow Notified In Political Controversy And Hall Rent
Tammany hall reveals controversy over Swallow and Carroll named for president and vice president of the ticket while Newlin states no second convention was planned. Bryan and others may join the effort. Indianapolis awards street improvement contracts for Martindale and surrounding avenues with cement walks and curb work planned.
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Port Arthur Fort Status Near Three Miles Again
Reports from Pherfoo and Jujanecg state fort lines near Port Arthur are within three miles as Thursday dawned. Dispatches describe allied forces advancing and engagements ongoing as feint lines shift and supply trains move under patrol.
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Vast floods peril Kansas as rivers rise and towns flood
The War Department orders investigation into Kansas distress amid floods from the Missouri and Kansas rivers. Reports describe homes abandoned, bridges at risk, and several towns including Wichita and Clinton affected. Heavy rains threaten wheat crops as North and central Kansas face rising waters and evacuations. Local merchants move goods to higher ground while rail freight slows. War Department notes severe conditions and ongoing assessments.
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Democratic National Convention Ad Journed At Noon
At Coliseum St Louis the Democratic national convention adjourned until 8 pm to finish the resolutions report. The morning session was dull with only Richard P Hobson speaking. the platform reportedly omits a money plank and income tax plank, a compromise between Hill and Bryan. Bryan may back the platform. Parker is slated for nomination at the night session.
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Drowning in Fail Creek Records Thirteenth This Summer
Vern Davis, colored, Wahashat, drowned in Fail Creek at 1:15 p.m. Friday. This marks the thirteenth drowning of the summer and the fourth in recent weeks at various locations.
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Robbers caught near Richmond after safe blast attempt
Robbers tried to blow the safe at the West Alexander post office early Friday. Dynamite and burglar tools were found. Three men were later captured near Ingomar, naming Charles Shelton of Logansport Indiana Frank Smith of Ann Arbor Michigan and David Hughes of Newark Delaware. George Hebble a local music teacher and MC official plans to marry Mrs Nellie Smith Taylor who has been a widow for three years and is mother to all her children.
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Auto Gage in Criminal Court Delinquent Driver Case Set
The case against A. D. Gates, the automobilist who ran into and injured Pred Krore, is due in criminal court Saturday morning. Gates was fined in police court for running over Knodle, but appealed. Senator Fairbanks had many Indian-Apolto callers at the office Friday. He has not yet arranged the schedule for Gweals trip to Oyster Bay.
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Taggart St Louis supporters eye Democratic chair role
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