Saloon Robbery at Chicago Stock Yards Ends in Shootings
Three men held up Otto Rosloff at the Union Stock Yards district noon Monday and escaped with 250. Rosloff pursued toward the yards where watchman John Leslie fatally shot one robber before another strike wounded him. Robber wounded, and died later. another robber fled. Names of the other assailants remain unknown.
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Leslie
Stock Yards
Rosloff
Gay Chase
John ‘Leslie
Mike ‘Ward
Death of Indianapolis business pioneer J W Murphy
John W Murphy of 429 North Pennsylvania street died Sunday after several months illness. A 50 year business career ended with his retirement from Murphy, Hiben, Co. He served as four years president of the Indianapolis police board and held multiple civic roles. Survived by wife Ann E and sons Harry and John H in Indianapolis. daughter and son, Mrs. Albert W. Shirk and Frank M. Murphy, in Chicago. Funeral from his residence Tuesday afternoon. The St Pauls vestry issued a memorial praising his church support and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Murphy
Pennsylvania St
Murphy, Hiben ,& Co
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Kentucky. His Earlier Education He Got In A Jog’school House and Atte
Morgan Academy
Boone County
Murphy
Indianapolis’ Police Board
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Board of Trade
City Railway Company
Indianapolis Railway Company
Ann E
Harry
John H
Indianapolis
Lbert
W. Shirk
Frank M. Murphy
Chicago
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul’s Church
Born Without A Palate In Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA Ind July 16 There was born here to the wife of Frederick Smiker a son perfectly formed but without palate and upper lip The child is healthy and will live though it can not take nourishment in the natural way and must be fed with a tiny spoon Medical men call it the worst deformity seen locally The absence of the roof of the mouth is linked to nasal thrust and nose experts have noted the condition in this report Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Ind
Frederick Smiker
Sean
Governor Mount appoints amid exam doubts in Indiana National Guard
Gov Mount announced a commission appointing Weane R Strouse of Rockville as a major in the Indiana National Guard. Reporters note Strouse reportedly failed an exam, while others like Thomas B Coulter of Vincennes and Capt Schanz of Attica passed. The board and Adjutant General Gore declined to disclose recommendations, saying the public has no right to know.
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Gov. Mount
Strouse
SUN
Thomas B. Coulter
Vincennes
First
Schanz
Attica
McKee
Rockville
National Guard
Mount
Gore
Darnell Visits Board of Works as Creek Plan Stirs Protest
Cal Darnell father of the scheme visits the Board of Works at Senate Avenue to discuss Fall Creek changes. He jokes with a Sun reporter about light treatment while others note water and property concerns on Capitol Avenue and nearby streets. The board addresses demolitions, contracts, and sewer and roadway plans along multiple streets with action on several sites.
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Cal Darnell
Fall Creek
Senate Ave
Board of Works
SUN
Darnell
Sahm
Cal
Ind
Parke County
W. IX. Schwartz
Capitol-ave
Henry Knippenberg
Meridianst
Sciotest
J. E. Mann
Pr Rocee l
Olneyst
Mann
Bird St
Ohio
New York
First Alley
Minois St
Alabama
Douglas Park
Brookside Ave
Newman
Tenth
Walterst
Owosso
Oregon
Union St
Merrill
MeCarty
Jester murder trial details blood trail in lane
New London Mo July 16 witnesses describe blood pools along Hulen lane and a body in a wagon during the Jester Gates case. Alfred Fields testified about a conversation on trading horses while Mrs Amanda Clark, among others, saw a man’s form and blood. Jester claimed to be a preacher and denied aliases in jail talks.
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New London
Jester
Gates
Hulen
Alfred Fields
Fields
Hugh Stewart
W. W. Shaw
Paris
John W. Gates
Alexander Jester
William A. Hill
Fire devastates Trafalgar business district
In Trafalgar Indiana on July 16 a large fire destroyed nearly the entire business section, with losses estimated at no less than 25000 dollars. The flames began in the rear of W I Pitchers hardware and swept past J A Gillaspy grocery J N Stout harness shop Forsythe Richardson undertakers and O E Ruffins barber shop. Saloons J A Gillaspy and T Gillaspy were also consumed along with residence boarding house of J N Stout M E church and Masonic hall. The town lacked fire protection and had suffered a similar disaster 19 years earlier.
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Trafalgar
Ind
W. I. Pitcher
J.N. Stout
Forsythe & Richardson
O. E. Ruffin
James A. Gillaspy
Thomas Gillaspy
J. NJ Stout
M. E
County auditor disputes street car tax prejudice claim
County Auditor Harry B. Smith refutes a claim that he accused the street car company of prejudice in assessments. As secretary of the county Board of Review he moved to cut the company’s valuation from 3,000,000 to 2.50.00, a proposal passed unanimously. He says President McGowan and Attorney Winter did not make the cited statements, and records show he said nothing of the sort. He also notes that his prediction of higher taxable returns was borne out, with Marion county real estate tax suits rising by 4,216,920 over 1899. Smith doubts Gov. Mount expressed grievance at alleged ingratitude by Col. Smith.
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Harry B. Smith
Smith
County Board of Review
McGowan
Winter
Marion County
Smitth
Gov. Mount Ever
Col. Smith
Bell says special laws illegal and streets belong to public
Deputy city attorney Bell declares the council has no authority to permit building on streets or sidewalks. He cites illegal ordinances allowing entrances and porches at the Zener flats and hotels and questions why such private use of public property was allowed. The mayor’s and other properties’ porches were likewise defended as special ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zener Flats
Grand, Bates and Denison
Bell
Mr. Bell
Bedell
Grand
Inspector vows crackdown on signs over sidewalks
Building Inspector Bedell reacts to Attorney Bell's statement by declaring hotel porticoes must be removed if challenged and pledges a crusade against signs that project over sidewalks. Budgeted action targets encroachments and safety compliance.
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Bell
Bedell
No Game Called At 2 15 Amid Rain Wet Grounds
Announcement at 2 15 reported no ball game due to rain and wet fields. No players or teams are named. The note conveys weather caused cancellation and fields unsuitable for play.
Republican State Committee Meeting Promises Political Agenda
The Republican state committee, led by Chairman Hernly, plans a political meeting Monday to form executive and campaign committees. Rumors say they fear Bryan Stevenson notification on Aug 8 and may book a similar attraction for Indiana to stifle Democratic enthusiasm, though the exact plan remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Hernly
Indiana
John E Foley Hurt In Banana Peel Fall At Union Station
John E Foley chief deputy in the U S marshal's office slipped on a banana peel Sunday at Union Station. He fell and suffered ligament injuries to his left knee.
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Union Station
John E. Foley
U. S
Is It Planted Ponder Wednesday Trial for James Cooper
James J Cooper faces loitering charges as police recount a late night room visit. Officers found a trove of items and twenty keys including a skeleton key, with detectives tracing the source of the goods while he claims to be collecting keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
J. Cooper
Rathbone's official post costs revealed in Havana bills
Washington report shows Maj Rathbone’s official carriage priced at 4449.07 and his official residence furnishings totaling 3562.47 with most charges listed as miscellaneous expenses. The Post cites Havana sources as the basis for the new figures.
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Washington
Havana
Rathbone
Maj. Rathbone
Treasury
City Life Notes From A Hoosier Paper
A jumble of local items: Jennie declared insane amid beliefs of ascending Jacob’s ladder. George Turmall seeks bankruptcy with debts around $16,189. Zack Meadows injures two fingers unloading bottles. Albert Hecht brief encounter over money ends with a brick to the head costing $20 and frills. Excursion crowds taxed streetcar lines to parks. Roosevelt and McKinley mention in a party line as New York bets on the 3:00 vote. Engaged: Albert Gall and Ruth Wigger of Marion. Foster injured loading mortar. Campbell feed store damaged by fire with $100 loss, insured. Scattered court fines, nervous distress over rent, spontaneous hemorrhages. Billy the Kid alias Billy Moora fined for street assault. Nebraska cornfield rain expected joy.
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Jennie
George F. Turmall
Wallonia
Zack Meadows
Terre Haute Brewing Company
David Byroad
Marvlandst
Albert Hecht
Ruth Wigger
Marion
Wigger
Indiana
John Foster
Indianapolis
Alabama St
James M. Campbell
S. Noble St
Mike Weston
Charles McNutt
Frank Antrobus
Rose Schullar
S. New Jersey St
Wind Storm Rips Chicago Area Causes Narrow Escapes
A Sunday night wind storm in Chicago caused widespread damage. Signs and shade trees were toppled, and part of the Mystic Three church wall on Wentworth Avenue was blown out. Five hundred worshippers faced panic, while the yacht Glad Tidings with six aboard was feared lost after rough seas and wind. Several injuries were reported amid the escape rush.
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Chicago
Glad Tidings
Mystic Three Church
Wentworth Ave
Nonce
Cyclone Hits Llano Texas Injuring Several
News from AUSTIN Texas reports a cyclone striking Llano a town of about 2000 Sunday evening. The freight depot and several buildings lost their roofs and many people were injured. Among the seriously hurt are Mrs A J Bidau and Mrs Finkle. The Casey Stars beat the Zoffman Stars 9 to 3 Sunday with McDonald and Anselm forming the Casey battery.
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Austin
Tex
Llano
A. J. Bidau
Finkle
Casey Stars
Zoffman Stars
Caseys
McDonald
Anselm
Casey Battery
Invite to Countrymen Draws Indiana Merchants
Indianapolis jobbers gathered at the Commercial club on Monday to arrange a railroad fare of 113 rates to Indianapolis for retail dealers from August 27 to September 6, with return travel valid until September 26. The aim is to bring country merchants to Indianapolis to shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Chronic Constipation Cure Claimed by Candy Cathartic
A 19th or early 20th century style ad proclaims Chronic Constipation cured by Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It markets a guaranteed remedy with price points 16c 25c 500, targeting general age groups seeking relief from constipation.
Powers Messages Read In Court In Kentucky Trial
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 16 Monday county court day drew a crowd for the Powers trial with a court order admitting telegrams as evidence. Mrs Anderson Western Union manager testified telegrams for January and February were missing and tampered with. Read aloud were messages Powers sent to Gillan Livingston asking immediate wire and to Golden urging bringing boys in fine shape.
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Georgetown
Powers
Taylor
Anderson
Western Union
Barbourville
Caught Over A Little Girl's Bed
Frank Williamson was ordered to stand trial after police court arraignment on charges of entering a home to commit a felony. Bond set at 4000 dollars. He allegedly entered Louis Smith's residence on Cable street where 11 year old Elma Smith awoke to an attempt to silence her by covering her mouth. A crowd pursued Williamson and he was captured. Police say the motive was not theft. Similar entries were reported at Otto Bradford's Vermont street home and another Ca Llest house.
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Frank Williamson
Louis Smith
Cable St
Little Elma Smith
Smith
Williamson
Otto Bradford
Vermont St
Reverend Washington On Trial In Pawn Pin Conspiracy
In a criminal court Rev. James N. Washington faces charges over an alleged scheme with Mrs. Silas Jones to extract 80 dollars from pawnbroker Patrick Conlen. Nancy Hayes found a diamond pin, kept it, and was drawn into the plot. Washington promised to recover a “friend” for a price and arranged a loan using the pin. Conlen lost the money. authorities recovered the jewel and arrested the principals.
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James N. Washington
Silas Jones
Patrick Conlon
Washington
Nancy
Conlent
Jones
Grain prices slip on rains across Kansas and Nebraska
Corn led losses with rain impacts in Kansas and Nebraska dragging futures. August corn down 4 to 42 and September around 3 to 41 4. Wheat also fell with August at 76 7 64c and September at 67 74c. Oats declined about 0 to 23 and 24c. Provisions showed September pork at 12.50 to 12.15, lard 6.87, ribs 6.97 to 6.77.
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Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Col. John Hamilton Dies in Brooklyn
Col. John Hamilton is dead in Brooklyn. He was appointed to West Point from Indiana in 1847 and retired in August 1887. He received promotions for gallant Civil War service and became colonel of the Fifth Artillery in 1883.
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New York
John Hamilton
Brooklyn
West Point
Indiana
Fifth Artillery
Protest Against Railway Mail Clerks HQ Move Plans
The Commercial club prepares a protest to Washington over moving the railway mail clerks headquarters from Indianapolis to Richmond. The shift would displace several hundred Indianapolis workers. Local postal authorities plan a protest as Mayor Taggart and State chairman Martin confer on arrangements for a Bryan Stevenson event in Indianapolis August.
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The
Commercial Club
Washington
Panhandle
Indianapolis
Richmond
Taggart
Martin
Interstate Live Stock Market at Interstate Stock Yards
Market report for July 15 shows Monday receipts with diverse cattle, hogs, and sheep. Notable prices include good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 pounds at .55, and prime to fancy export cows at 4.15 to 4.40 per hundredweight with other grades listed. hogs 650 receipts, 590 shipments, with good to choice weights at 4.30 to 5.10. spring lambs and yearlings priced from 3.25 to 4.50. continuous listings reflect condition grades and weights across cattle, hogs, and sheep on a quiet market day.
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Interstate
Essecsseeee
City Grain Market Wheat Weak Prices Report
Market bulletin shows weaker bids for wheat with No 2 red and milling freight notes. Corn also listed as weak with various No 1 white and No 3 white grades priced, limited activity indicated amid general market softness.
Market Grain Quotes and Inspections Summary
Grain prices show mixed white and yellow wheats with No 2 and No 3 grades varying from 40s to 48s per bushel and oats with No 2 white at 27 Cents. Hay steady with No 1 timothy at 12 dollars and No 2 timothy around 11 50 to 12 dollars. Wheat corn and hay inspection totals are listed by grade and car count.
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Timothy
Hay
Indianap olis Union Stock Yards cattle and hog prices brief
Indianapolis Union Stock Yards reports for Monday receipts and quotes. Cattle ranges include good to prime steers 1,150 to 1,500 pounds at 50 to 515 per hundredweight and mixed grades. hog prices feature heavy, mixed and lightweights from 5.25 to 5.32 per cwt. sheep and lambs show spring lambs and yearlings at about 4.25 to 4.50 per cwt with other grades 2.75 to 3.25. Receipts listed as light or none where noted.
Chicago grain and dairy prices see varied trading day
Chicago markets show mixed moves with wheat down 1 percent and corn up around four percent at settlement. Wheat for August at 784 percent while September notes 19 percent. Provisions for September pork around 12.52 to 12.60. lard 6.87 to 6.92. ribs 6.95 to 6.97. Butter dairy classes list creamery extras at 18 1/4 to 19 cents, firsts 17 1/2 to 18 1/2, seconds 15 4 to 16 cents. Eggs at 9 to 1/2? per dozen.
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Chicago
Iéic
Young
America
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Otto
J. W. Murphy
Hill
City Life
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Billy the Kid
Ed Scott
Scott
Brown's
Billy
Wm. Moora
Ste
Bryan
Texas
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Goebel
Frank
WM. H. Block CO
Halp Viacce
McKay
Wtannaéasare
Sm Gow
Children’s
Dongola Lace
Russia
Col. Hamilton
Interstate Live Stock Market
City Grain Market
Union Stock Yards
Cccce
Renee Ie
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