Bloody double tragedy at 71 W Thirteenth St
William Edward Matheny shot his wife Minnie then killed himself after a chaotic scene in their home. The two were recently married, lived in the city, and the couple’s two year old child witnessed the aftermath as neighbors and railway workers entered the residence. Coroner Manker noted jealous impulse but offered no firm cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Autira
John Allen
Henry Speckmann
Matheny Cottage
William
Matheny
Liouds
Leche
Jennie Green
Butlerville
Matheby
Taz Sun
Minnie
Wonan
bin Brother
Jina
Engle
Down Town
Mr. Engle
Butterville
Electric
Manker
Sun Ra
Eho
Bidder Refuses Public Lighting Contract In City Fallout
Wunder of Western Electric discusses lighting for the deaf and dumb asylum and rebuts claims of city bid pressure. He says no company will bid on a ten year optional contract, notes lack of specification copies, and explains high per light costs make participation unprofitable. He cites city officials pressuring bids but insists no combine exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Wills
Wunder
Western Electric Company
Chicago
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Sun
Circle St
Franklin
Indianapolis
German residents present address to the emperor in London
A deputation of German London residents met the emperor and empress at Buckingham Palace on July 9. The address omitted the empress’s name during reading, provoking the emperor’s glances and a silent dismissal at the cross. Count Von Hatzfeldt faced the neglect fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lonon
Buckingham Palace
William
von . Hatzfeldt
Street Car Dispute Talks Continue Amid Quiet Conference
Secret conference at the street railway company office drew labour committees and President Towler from Chicago. Stablemen’s trouble remains unresolved as the company pushes a new order. no general strike planned unless further compromise efforts fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towler
Chicago
Phoebe Cousins Loses Bid to Stay at Post in Court Loss
July 9 reports from Curcaco and New York describe Judge Blodgett ruling that Phoebe Cousins may be discharged by the lady managers, upholding their right to terminate her as secretary of the board. Additional dispatches note Col John Hay declining to comment on Lincoln book dispute and Treasurer Nebeker's resignation not expected. Fire devastates Mitchell Bros planing mill at Jennings Dear, Cadillac. Loss estimated at 600,000 with twenty million feet of lumber destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Blodgett
Phoebe Cousinsworth
Fair Managers
Miss Cousins
Ler
Hay Dodges
New York
John Hay
John C. Nicolay
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Hamlin
McClure
Nicolay
Europe
Cadillac
Mich
Mitchell Bros
Jennings
Geologists may visit Indianapolis for August congress
CLIX LIFE reports the International congress of geologists may visit Indianapolis in August. The Meridian national bank extends its corporate life by twenty years. Local notes include two large catfish caught at Broad Ripple and a robbery report involving John Hiser. Births list many newborns with parents and residences across the city. Marriage licenses are recorded for several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Geologists
Indianapolis
Mersidian National Bank
Broad Ripple
John Hiser
Worcester
S. Illinois St
Rick
George
Nettie Ammerman
John
Hija Crabb
Mrs. Bruening
Annie Dunlea
Letita
August
Margaret Reutsch
Charles
Martha Melton
Frank
Minnie Lang
Fritz
Mary Stalhut
Ferdinand
Alvina
Haesa
William
Luella Gray
Deavis
Walter Brandt
Spann-ave
Willie Murphy
Vermont St
Harry Seinfeldt
New Jersey-st
David Allen
Massachusetts Ave
David Clark
Addie Whitworth
Burial of an orphan and the care at Indianapolis home
A detailed, humanizing portrait of the Indianapolis orphans home on Collega avenue, its management challenges, and the need for equal treatment of all children. It recalls a recent burial of a two year old, the ceremony, and how the other orphans react, followed by a note on Harris A. Smiler's burial at Woodlawn cemetery after electrocution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Collega Ave
Weabbolt-Buaten
Butler University Wnd
Wattinse
Home-ave
Seventh-st
Callegeave
Bellefontaine-st
Canpug
Lueviby
Laura
Lluis
Irwin St
Iver
Ash-st
Freight Train Wreck Kills Brakeman in Rock Creek
A freight wreck on the P C and St L line at Rock Creek Thursday morning kills brakeman John Booge. An engine and 23 cars derail in the incident. Property loss listed at less than 3,560 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rock Creek
John Booge
Spurgeon's Sickness Update at London Hospital
TLoxnon reports day nine of Mr Spurgeon's illness shows no great change in condition. He remains not seriously ill with stable health considerations noted by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Tloxnon
Fishermen vanish in boat accident at Cleveland lake
Henry Kek and Joseph Braunlich vanished after a Wednesday fishing trip in a small boat on the Cleveland lake, while Ferdinand Reinhardt shot Minnie Douglass in New York and then killed himself. Fire at Burkhardt & Co and Geiershofer & Co and Pape and Steitway Block in Cincinnati caused $1,250,000 loss Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kek
Joseph Braunlich
Cleveland
Ferdinand Reinhardt
New York
Minnie Douglass
Burkhardt & Co
Furriers, Geiershofer & Co
Clothiers
Pape Manufacturing Company
Steitway
Cincinnati
store fires Al Mueller at new shop in Illinois street
An employer dismissed Al Mueller, a young man with experience in watch factories, from his new store located at 48 South Illinois Street. The move follows his noted participation in the watchmaking line and industry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
South 1Iimnois-St
al. Mueller
South Winds
Cincinnati Fire Levels Burkhardt and Giershofer Losses
A devastating fire in Cincinnati on a Wednesday night destroyed the fur establishment Burkhardt & Co. and the wholesale cloth house Giershofer & Co., with Pape Bros. and Steinert's piano house badly damaged. Total loss estimated at 1,250,000 dollars, Burkhardt about 700,000, Giershofer 300,000, Pape moulding 850,000, Steinert 30,000. Witnesses described stampedes and injuries as salvage efforts failed and a gilded lion atop Burkhardt’s ruined building vanished amid the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Concinnaty
Burkhardt & Co
Giershofer & Co
Pape Bros
Steinert
Burkhardt
Giersgofer & Co
Papsee Moulding
Salvage Corps
Newman
Burkhardt Building
Gossip on Granville Wrights mayoralty bid and neighbors
Town chatter centers on Granville Wright possibly entering the mayoral race with strong favorable talk from across Granville Wright’s supporters. Reporters press Wright who deflects questions with good humor while a garden tale about County Bookwalter sparking envy and humor circulates amid gossip.
Criticism of City Officials Over Indignation Meeting
The article recounts Mr. Defrees and Councilman Martindale denouncing secret sessions and alleged corruption by property owners who questioned the Board of Public Works. It portrays the reporters and officials arguing about coverage, with sharp quotes and accusations that the reporter’s integrity was attacked. It notes Maj. Richards and Mr. Kiefer guiding cautious statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Board of Public Works
Defrees
Sunman
Lew Wich
Dion
Merning Li
Martindale
Thaven
Conduitt
Sherrer
Court House
Ong
Maj. Richards
Mr. Kiefer
Tur Sox
Richarda
Kiefer
Will She Succeed in Yale Entrance Exam Tale
Irene W. Coit daughter of ex Congressmen J B Coit Norwich passed Yale academical exam and earned a certificate. Women are admitted only to the art department at Yale and there is no plan for her academical admission. She sought the examination for honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Irene W. Coit
J. B. Coit
Norwich
Yale
Yate
Great Scottish railway scheme moves forward in Lords
The House of Lords passes a bill authorizing a major Scottish railway to join the Manchester canal network. The line would run from Warrington on the Mersey to the east coast of Lincoln, 160 miles, crossing the Monsaldare valley via a 270 foot viaduct. Construction needs about 10,060 workers over four years at an estimated cost of £4,250,000 with plans for large Warrington docks to tap Atlantic freights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Mersey
Martinsville Grants Franchise for Electric Street Railway
In Martinsville Indiana the city council granted a franchise to Martinsville rapid transit company to install an electric street railway. The line is planned to begin operation by October and extend through the town. The report also notes Prof Wyans of Edinburg who recently held seances was exposed by Dr Miller on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Prof
Wyans
Edinburg
G. W.miller
Martinsville Rapid Transit
Dispute Over Drug Contract At City Dispensary
A contested report claims John Carlon drug clerk was suspended then resigned after pressure over bids for the July drug supply. Dr. Metcalf and Dr. Cook dispute the actions and say no formal board action occurred. Ward & Co. and Keifer & Co. figures are discussed amid denials of collusion. Edwards heirs in Washington seek unity and funds to pursue a 200 million dollar estate claim in New York and Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlon
City
Met‘calf
Indianapolis Drug Company
Cook
Board of Health
Sun
Metcalf
Ward& Co
Iowest
Hoe
Keifer & Co
Carson
Chatfield
Indiannpsus Drug Company
Carlon
Chicago
Washington
Edwards
Robert
New York City
Troy
Festivity Rolls in Festivity at Marlborough Garden Party
Emperor William's Thursday program includes a Marlborough garden party hosted by the president and princess of Wales a dinner by Lord Londonderry in the emperor's honor and a gala performance of Sir Arthur Sullivan's Golden Legend at Albers ball Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxton
William
Marlborough
Pres and Princess of Wales
Lord Londonderry
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Albers Ball
Jury Delivers Manslaughter Verdict in Cooney Case
The New York jury found John Cooney, the one-served watchman, guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for shooting and killing Benjamin Keenan, a fellow watchman, in March. Cooney, indicted for murder in the first degree, appeared surprised by the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Cooney
Benj. Keenan
Cooney
Fire at Wells Fargo Express Destroys Goods on Broadway
A July Thursday fire at the Wells Fargo & Co express office on Broadway, caused by a defective electric fire, required strenuous work by firemen but was controlled with minor damage. A large amount of gold and silver bullion was saved intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wells, Fargo & Co
Expresselice
Broadway
Justice Department Leaves Case to San Diego Courts
In Ti Washington July 9 nothing further has been received at department of justice regarding the case of the state. It is probable the matter will be left entirely to the judgement of San Diego courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kregelo
Washington
Department of Justice
San Diego
Features of Sporting Life and Local Results
A rounded sports summary notes Chicago winners Gulinda Vanburen Linlithgow Churchill Clark and Marvel with Lefty Marr of Cincinnati posting a .035 batting average. Muncie and Anderson to play three AFL-style games for 100 a side next week. Peru horse racing results include Twilight in the 2 24 trot and Pine Leral in the 2 30 pace with fast times. Stanbury beat McLean in a Sydney sculling final for 10,000. Nelson begins westward with horses to lower his record. Raymond reinstated by National board after Lincoln club exit. Brighton Beach third match Cook defeats Englen 16 15, Eaglen challenges Cook for 50. Mike Kelley and Crane seen at Brooklyn. Crane hauled home in a back. Association and League baseball scores list several games, with notable lineups. A humorous note on a strong eater hints at preparations for a forthcoming fight with Hall on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Bes
Whoop
John Brush
Chicago
Gulinda
Vanburen
Linlithgow
Churchill
Clark
Marvel
Lefty Marr
Cincinnati
Muncie
Anderson
Peru
Twilight
Pine Leral
Stanbury
McLean
Sidney
Australia
C. H. Nelson
Nelson
Raymond
Lincoln Club
National Board
Brighton Beach
Cook
Englen
Eaglen
Mike Kelley
Crane
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Batteries
O'Brien
Murphy
Stivens
Griffith
New York
Pittsburg
Welch and Clark
Baldwin
Berger
Rhines
Harrington
Terry
Kinslow
Daly
Cleveland
Viau
Zimmer
Clarkson
Ganzel
Philadelphia
Hutchinson and
Kittridge
Gleason
Clements
Fitzsimmons
Hall
Lime and Cement in Sewer Pipe Materials
A fragment notes Lime and Cement used in sewer pipe with references to hair plaster fire brick and A. B Meyer & Co. located at 460 Nei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B Meyer & Co
Nei
Strange Sect in Spain Reignites Marrage Pact Fervor
A revived sect in Madrid attracts over 1000 members with aims to propagate humanity and banish disease. Led by Jemina known as the great pontiff, followers attend night prayers and receive holy water. The sect enforces strict morality and has overseen more than 3800 marriages initiated by the pontiff amid a thriving devotion among women. In Tulare County California, farmers plan mule-driven freight to counter high rail rates. Other items include a man’s violent family dispute, a suicide after a quarrel over washing soda, and scams against Jersey City brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Jemina
Revolts in Argentina Reported as Buenos Aires Riots Spread
Advices from Buenos Ayres say fresh revolts and rioting hit the Argentine republic with three provinces in rebellion. Also reported, stable fires in New York damaged Sixth Avenue street railway stables. three horses killed and losses placed around 75000 dollars. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted with cautions against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Matheny
Bile
Snusbed
Phoebe
Nebeker
Gardly
Wasnixetox
Crawfordsville
City Asylum
Harris A. Smiler
Sing Sing
Undertakers
Woodlawn Cemetery
Harris A.smiler
Smiler
Warden Brush
Dana
The
Southwick
Daniels
Monocary
Yokohama
Alliance
Shanghai
Washineton
Port Huron, Mich
Canada
San Francisco
Granville Wright
Wright
Police
Office of Controller
Gran
Harrison
Charles Allen County
Gresham
Providence
Book
Is Honse
Bookwalter
Bookwatter
H—L
Gen. C. A.B
Wim
Elder's
Mr. Defrees
Sporting Life
Attan
Tulare County
Cal
Raiload Company
Scott Yaitan
Vergennes
George Wilson
Yailan
Yattan
Scott
Wattan
Wilson
Annie Douglass
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Road
William Fitzgerald
Detroit
Bacon
Shakespere
Startling Nevws
Canary Islands
Teneriffe
King Data
Opobo
Howie
Dublin
Parnellita Press
Freeman's Journal
Ireland
the Express
Carlow
Fermer
Smith
Loxney
Ted Pritchard
Jem Smith
Pritchard
Everads Brewing Company
Hood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!