Angered mob pursues murderer to fire station
Aaron Morton, a Black man, shot his wife and sought safety at Fire Station No 1 in Indianapolis. An angry mob mobbed the station doors as officers ferried Morton to police custody, while shots rang out and crowd tensions flared. Police tricked the mob and removed Morton before it learned he was gone.
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Aaron Morton
Indianaavy
Michigansst
Morton
Nickey
Indiana-ave
Hall
Autten
Sandman
Bergt
Hoyton
Feome
Jerkins
Fred
Ice Trust Trials Shake Toledo as Judges Forged Deals
The Toledo Ice Trust case sees judge Kinkade accept pleas from four defendants who plead guilty and face penalties. Initially a year in the workhouse and a five dollar fine are recorded, but after ice price reductions attorneys push for leniency and a reduced sentence to a fine of 25 dollars and six months in the workhouse. The push awakens public calls for stronger accountability against extortion by trust managers.
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Trust
Magy Nates
Toledo
Trrst
Tragedy on Street Corner After Desperate Suicide Attempt
Mrs Mary Webb age 4 lost sight and, longing for her seaman son Claude Webb, drowned herself in White River after a picnic at Riverside Park. A crowded scene followed as Morton, a man with a pistol, fired near Indiana Avenue triggering a mob pursuit and police intervention.
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Mary Webb
Ier Yon
Herrself
White River
Webby
Jouth Park
Riverside
Webb
Claude Webb
Virginia
Morton
Senate
Meat Preserver Trial Opens with State’s Case
Extensive preparations mark the prosecution of meat eaters arrested on state charges of violating pure food laws by using chemical preservatives in meat sold to the public. Marty Matzke will be the first butcher tried, defended by Michael Bryan, Joan Ruckelshads and M. M. Bachelder. Prosecutor Benedict likely leads the case as Taylor Groninger handles other matters. The trial begins Wednesday with many expert witnesses to prove preservative use is injurious, with Dr. H. W. Wiley as a sought witness for the state.
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Foat
Marty Matzke
Michael Bryan
Joan Ruckelshads
M. MM. Bachelder
Charles P. Benedict
Taylor Groninger
Mateke
H. W. Wiley
United Mates
Man Sentenced for Cruelty to Horse in Oakland Case
L. C. Roy Boldb received prison time after a brutality incident in Oakland. He allegedly beat a horse until it collapsed, gouged its eyes, and stabbed it with a pocket knife, prompting the legal action and sentencing.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Oakland
Cal
L. C. Roy Boldb
Woman Dies At Husband's Feet In Moment Of Rage
Elgin July 9 Mrs Edward Sullivan 50 drank carbolic weld in a fit of passionate resentment toward her husband and died at his feet leaving a tragic scene reported by Werippe McRae Press Association.
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Werippe-McRae Press Association
Elgin
Edward Sullivan
Aged Mother's Death Casts Shadow On River Outing
Mrs Webb widow of Clarence Webb died during a Sunday riverside picnic near Cicero Indiana. She had urged companionship for the outing and reportedly sought the river edge before vanishing. Boatmen found her body in the water as Mr Webb described riding down the steep bank.
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Wall
Afr
Michael Smith
Clarence Ware
Webb
Alonz
Women's Missionary Society Hosts Tea at Capitol Ave Church
Community events of interest include the Women's Home Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Emma Andersen's home 305 North Capitol Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The Ladies' Aid of First English Lutheran meets with Mrs. Stulph 1580 F. Markett Wednesday afternoon. A St Anthony's Church trolley party runs Thursday night leaving from Haugh and Michigan and Belmont and Washington Streets at 7 o'clock. Evangelist A Cungy of Atlanta will speak on the Book of Revelation at the Gospel Tabernacle on Massachusetts Avenue Monday night at 8. Manitou Council D of P plans installation July 10. Mrs. Walter Jenkins and Mrs. Adler Lattery host the Good Wife club at St Joseph's Hall Monday afternoon. Rev I C Day of Chicago will lead services at Tabernacle Presbyterian during July and August. Rev Nell McPherson DAU দিব."
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Women's Home Missionary Society of the
Capitol-ave. M. E
Emma Andersen
N. Capitol-ave
Ladies’ Aid Society
First English Lutheran Church
Stulph
F. Markett
St. Anthony's Church
Cara
Haugh
Michigan-ste
Belmont
Washingstonsts
A. Cungy
Atlanta
Baatse
Mansachusetts Ave
Manitou Council
Walter Jenkins
Adler
Good Wit Club
St. Joseph's Hall
Rev
I. C. Day
Chicago
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Nell McPherson
State Board Sets Tax Assessments For Rail And Telegraph Firms
The State Board of Tax Commissioners opens its annual session at the statehouse to fix assessments for steam railroads electric lines telegraph telephones sleeping cars express pipelines and transportation companies. It will run July 9 through Aug 23 with multiple hearings and daily sessions. Members include Governor Jamiy secretary Fred Sims Auditor Warren Bigler John Wingate Parks Martin and secretary John Billheimer.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Statehouse
Express
Jamiy
Fred Sims
Warren Bigler
John JC. Wingate
Parks M. Martin
John Biliheimer
Child Scalded In Bath Incident At Dayton
Special to the Dayton Daily News reports a Temontha Ola girl, daughter of Bir, fell into a tub of hot water in Dayton. She suffered severe scalds described as a tenth degree burn and was attended by local doctors. The incident details are limited, with no further injuries reported.
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Dayton, O
Bir
Charlex
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer on July 10
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer warns of a very unfavorable day until 8 p m then favorable for every purpose. Cautions include health and business risks and avoiding lending money. Employees may benefit and be promoted. A child born on this day before 5 p m faces troubles but after improves into success and ambition.
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Hfe
Thaw Rage Against White and Women Revealed at Hearing
Assistant District Attorney Garvan examined Edna McClure and other witnesses to show Harry Thaw’s long standing jealousy of Stanford White and any man near his wife. The inquiry traced Thaw’s threats, pistol brandishing by Thaw and friends, and possible chorus girl connections amid his marriage and public scandal.
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Sun
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
White
Thaw
Garvan
Edna McClure
Miss McClure
Mr. Garvan
Mra
Mr. White
St Watnard
Thay
Rae
Wan
Europe
Hia Reapon
Wae
Assietant
Thaw Creates Uproar At Upper Broadway Party
In a Dec 3 party at a restaurant on Upper Broadway, Harry Thaw provoked a scene involving Evelyn Nesbit. He dragged Nesbit by the neck to a private room, hurled dishes, and struck a man aiding the staff, as witnesses protested while the restaurant chaos spilled into the public area. The district attorney will present witness evidence at the forthcoming trial.
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Thaw
Upper Broadway
Evelyn Nesbit
Disa Nesbit
Ap Cnn
Butte
Two Chicago Strikes Disrupt Cement and Grain Sectors
In Chicago on July 9, six hundred members of the Cement Sayers’ union struck, halting 150 miles of sidewalk work and demanding wage rises from 6 1/2 to 5 cents. Three hundred grain handlers at South Chicago also struck, halting grain shipping and pressuring for higher pay.
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Apippa-Membe
Irene Ananciatios
Chicago
Cement Sayers’ Union
South Chicago
Many Officers Quit Jobs in Iowa After Law Take Effect
Des Moines July 9 An anti pass law passed by Iowa legislators last winter and effective July 4 sparks resignations across 99 counties. Representatives and township officials quit, listing loss of pay or salary as a factor, with mayors treasurers and city physicians among those resigning. In railroad towns several resignations require special elections to fill vacancies.
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Sertope-McHee Preap Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission to Probe Elevator Industry
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission will begin a preliminary inquiry into the grain and elevator business amid accusations of discrimination and widespread complaints. The probe will mail formal inquiries to leading industry figures as cities like Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and Kansas City are expected to be visited in the coming days.
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Scrippa-McMae Press Association
Washington
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joe
la Follertte Senate Revoluten
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
Marion county grand jury probes illegal liquor sales
City notes report the Marion county grand jury will investigate charges that liquor is being sold illegally in Washington township. A series of local incidents includes a store robbery of $100, injuries from falls and a bicycle crash.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Washington Township
Threats to Kill Amid Military Stronghold Tactics
Special to the Sun reports labor riots last month at Ganenea camp in Bex area led W Greene to convert the site into a military stronghold. Mexican morale efforts are being curtailed. In Chicago Salvatore Sorasino is warned to curb actions by July 11 or face forceful measures as police investigate suspected breaches.
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Fort Worth
Tez
Jganenea
Bex
Ital
Greene
Snto
Bonore
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