Tragic double tragedy ends in gunfire and suicide
Lopez Mumaugh driven by drink and custody tensions shoots his sister in law Miss Mary Wuench at her home on Wisconsin Street then turns the gun on himself. He dies later at City hospital after a three hour struggle as neighbors watch and a priest administers last rites by lamp light. He had recently been divorced from his wife and left a long letter from Chicago dated March 6 seeking forgiveness and urging the children raised in their faith.
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Lopez Mumaugh
Illinois
Wisconsiists
Mary Wuench
Mumaugh
Minmaugh
Lopez
Wisconsin St
Mamma
Wrench
City
Chicago
Iain
Goa
Butt
Jova
Imamma
Warry
Vale of
Iears
Mageia
Osears
Shawlee
Minnie
R L. J Mesavedk
Washington St
Lima
Collier & Murphy
Lopez Mumaigh
Sullivan's Diary: A Glimpse of Politics and Ball Game
The diary recounts a July 19 visit to a ball game with police figures in Terre Haute, plus reading Cicero and contemplating mayoral politics. It notes worry over a possible Republican nomination of Doc Wagner, a politician with backbone and brains, and the diarist’s need to disappear to avoid popular worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Pepy
Terre Haute
Jackson
Sim Coy
Cicero
Catiline
Doc. Wagner
Petition Seeks Break with City Garbage Contract
Commission men circulate a petition to the Board of Public Works asking to end the city garbage contract with J T H Woodward. They argue 25 cents per 100 pounds is too high and prefer avoid paying by the pound, while Woodward says the board should annul the contract, predicting more money in a lawsuit than collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
J. T H. Woodward
Woodward
Thet Board
Scalded Child Fatality in Indiana Kitchen Accident
In Manrínville near Hall Indiana Mrs William McMorris accidentally scalded her 6 year old boy when she dumped boiling water from a bucket beneath a kitchen window. The boy died after twelve hours of agony and his mother is said to be crazed by the tragedy. The same date in Philadelphia marks the burial of Anthony Drexel with Gov Pettiton and staff attending at Drexel mausoleum Woodlawn cemetery.
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Manrinevillle
Ind
William McMorris
Hall
Here
Philadelphia
Anthony Drexel
Drexel
Woodlawn Cemetery
Sudden Death of Perry Township Farmer Eli Orne
Eli Orne a prosperous Perry township farmer died suddenly Wednesday morning. He was at work and appeared well when his wife heard him collapse. The coroner suspects heart disease. He was 64 years old.
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Eli Orne
Perry Township
Admirea Cigarette Described as Strikingly Superior
In a promotional note the Admirea cigarette is praised as not under a trust and noted for phenomenal success wherever sold, attributed to exceptional merit as a strictly higher grade cigarette.
Wreck of Buffalo excursion train leaves one dead
Debris from the Western New York and Pennsylvania excursion wreck at a curve and turntable pit injures 15 to 20, with one man fatally hurt and several others severely wounded. Firefighters extinguish fires as rescuers work, including Bob Hanson who saved a freight train crew member before collapsing.
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Burrao
Bethany
Bethlehem
Buffalo
New York & Pennsylvania
Nolland
Ramsbury
Bob Hanson
John Norris
Schofield's Creditors Meet on Repayment Plans
Fifteen creditors of George F. Scho field the carriage man who made an assignment met at the Bates house to discuss recovering debts. They took no decisive action but resolved to pursue drastic measures if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Schofield
Bates House
Ultra
Local items from Cayuga County and city notices
Crumborn's large stock farm engaged for state fair space. Executive committee will meet August 1 to discuss fair operation. Notables with signed fight articles in Muncie include Kid McCoy and Ike Bowe. Receivership hearing for Radford Stone Co. before Judge Woods. Architect Geo F Brawster to supervise soldiers' monument crowning figure. Murders and trials delayed into August. Bedford Quarries stockholders prepare response to avoid receiver appointment. Liquor cases: Michael McCann fined 410 and costs. Carl Taux fined for minor sale and Sunday sale. Street railway wage talks ongoing. proposed 14% to 16 hours shifts. Encampment decorations planned with poles and 44 columns for monument. Jackson Place decorations eyed. List of marriages and births noted, followed by cholera infantum and septicaemia cases. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples. Dyeing and Cleaning reference at 67 N Pennsylvanias.
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Crumborn
Cayuga County
N. Y
State Agricultural Board
Kid McCoy
Indianapolis
Ike Bowe
Lima
Muncie
Radford Stone Company
Woods
Federal Court
Baker
Michael McCann
Criminal
Wia
Carl Taux
Trafic
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Telegraph, Telephone and Electric Hunt Companies
Harry
Millie Jamison
Lena Brink
Fred
Mary Boe2ker
Jenny
Mra
Syerup
Martin
Katie Carr
Mathes
Mary Spaider
James
Emma Buskel
Willard
Louise Adams
Emma Elberg
Chas
Hannah Berneur
Geo
Mrs. Withoff
Ceratus
Isaac Kroot
Anson HE
Vestal
Charles Stuthard
Grigsby Morris
Edward J. Morris
Sarah M. Pottage
Braid -Rice
Mary Grimm
John Fairleigh
Lena M. Bly
Thomas Hopson
Lydia Hood
Herman Weidanhauft
Mary Os
Mrs Klein Denies Murder Claim and Denounces Testimony
Mrs Lulu Klein the widow of a Brightwood murder victim spoke in Indianapolis denying key coroner testimony and asserting she never made threats or frequented saloons. She tearfully defended her and her family saying there was no serious quarrel, questioned other witnesses, and said she cannot return to the murder scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Klein
Brightwood
Indianapolis
Madison
John Stobaugh
Sea
Mother Klein
Miss Styer
Will
Klein
Belle
Mra. Klein
Mason Wins at Point in Interpleader Demurrer Ruling
The demurrer by Shaffer in the interpleader suit over a 25000 commission brought by Verner and McKee against Mason and Shaffer was overruled by Judge Baker in federal court. The ruling, issued Wednesday, leaves Mason with a key procedural victory. New hat racks at Wm. L. Hitler's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Shaffer
Verner and McKee
Baker
The Cadi of Indianapolis Edward Christopher Buskirk rises
A profile of Edward Christopher Buskirk known as the cadi born in Morgan county about 60 years ago, who rose from a reluctant youth to police judge in Indianapolis. The piece recounts his early rebel years, attempts at the ministry, California gold rush detour, Bloomington practice, and long tenure on the bench with notable decisions and a flamboyant court demeanor. It notes his opposition to wife beating and guns, his gambling remarks, and his renomination after a career marked by a distinctive smile and public scrutiny.
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Morgan County
Edward Christopher Buskirk
Cadi
Tir Sun
Edward Christopher
Bloomington
California
Golden Gate State
Law
Blackstone
Gold
Indianapolis
Criminal Court
Cleveland
Washington
Ile
Pension Department
Johnson
Indiana
Bac
Adonis
German National Bank Fails in Denver Panic
In Denver on July 17 the German National Bank failed to open as a run on deposits escalated after $70,000 was withdrawn Tuesday. President J. Reichmann could not summon funds to halt the collapse as expected aid did not arrive. Subsequent dates note the State National Bank and Peoples' National Bank also failing in Denver, with reports of heavy losses and widespread distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Reichmann
Liis
State National Bank
Water Company Rate Hike Also Brings Street Pole Change
The Water Company raised rates by ten percent while the Board of Public Works debated curb pole placement on N Pennsylvania Street and Talbott Avenue. A council ordinance is planned. Bids and awards included cement sidewalks on Jefferson and asphalt paving on Illinois and Alabama avenues. Meridian Street cement walks were granted and Peters & Dunn scheduled gravel grading on Ohio Street.
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Water Company
Board of Public Works
N. Pennsylvania St
Talbott Ave
Mason
Vbhe
Ares
Michigan St
Indiana-ave
West-st
Jefferson-ave
Kellar Bros
Illinois-st
New York
St Clair-sts
Warren- Scharf Company
Wastern Paving Company
Alabama
Meridian-st
Seventeenth-sts
Peters & Dunn
Randolph and
Bevillegia
Southside Barn Fire, Multiple Dwellings Burned
A mysterious ore sparked a Southside fire at James Pedlow's barn near Coburn and S Hagtats. The blaze spread to 164 Coburn Street Richardson family home and to Leo Reiger's two story brick saloon at 5778 East Street. Firemen saved some structures but Reiger was injured. The blaze reached Frank Weller Jr and Frank Meller Jr homes and Peter Jones barber shop before flames were under control at 3 50.
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James Pedlow
Coburn and
S. Hagtats
Coburn St
Richardson
East St
Leo Reiger
Frank Weller, Jr
Frank Meller, Jr
Peter Jone
Reiger
Burglars Crack Safe at Hildebrand Fugate Hardware
Tuesday night burglars entered Hildebrand and Fugate Hardware at 528 Meridian Street by breaking a side window and opening the safe with a hammer. About 50 dollars, a silver watch, and a coin collection were stolen. Policeman Deiss found the crime early Wednesday and a man later identified as Frank Clark was arrested after claiming to target the money drawer. He was bound over to the grand jury.
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Mercnoart
Deiss
A. Leauty
Capt. Splin
Frank Clark
Era
New York
Grand Jury
Renounced His Faith inCatholic Conversion of Rev Edwin Russell
Rev Edwin Benjamin Russell, longtime Episcopal clergyman and noted poet, announces conversion to Roman Catholicism as a matter of conscience. He will not enter priesthood, is 40, son of David Russell editor of the Boston Weekly Magazine. He served Grace Church Albany and American Chapel Florence among other posts.
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New York
Edwin Benjamin Russell
Episcopal Church
Europe
America
Henry Adams
Russell
David Russell
Old Boston Weekly
Grace Church
Albany
Florence
Italy
Layton Loses Pants in North Side Burglary
Police report a daring North Side burglary occurring early Tuesday. John Layton, a boarder at Mrs. HL Fitzgerald's home at Illinois and New York avenues, startled a intruder who fled with Layton's pants, silver watch, and some change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Fitzgerald
Illinois
New York-ats
John Layton
Layton
Chage
Paddock's Honyme Machine Breaks Ev en
A garbled poem fragment describes a faulty poetry machine by Paddock, with lines about misfiring rhymes and a slipping cog. The text includes a weather forecast note for Indiana predicting fair weather Wednesday night and warmer, cloudier conditions Thursday.
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Indiana
Jury's Verdict Denounced After Cold Storage Disaster
In Curiaco on July 19 the coroner's jury found Fire-marshal Durphy Director Burnham President Skinner and Secretary McDonald responsible for the cold storage disaster. The chief city officials denounce the jury's finding and bonds were posted on Wednesday.
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Curiaco
Burnham
Durphy
Skinner
McDonald
Bond
Suffering in Canada Strikes Kemonski and Gaspe Farmlands
In Quebec on July 19, reports describe the fishing industry collapse, drought, dying cattle, and swarms of grasshoppers afflicting Kemonski Gaspe and Bonaventure counties. A rising panic among residents is feared as hardships mount.
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Canada
Quebec
Kemonski
Gaspe
Bonaventure
Circus rider dies leaping from moving train
Homer Nelson, son of a Warsaw capitalist, tried to alight from a speeding train taking him to Forepaughs's circus grounds and fell 30 feet to his death in Fort Wayne Indiana on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wagneu
Ind
Homer Nelson
Warsaw
Brazil's world fair building and European markets in brief
Brazilian structure dedicated at the world fair on Wednesday. Londozr stock market steadier on Wednesday. Bark Alice Reed quarantined at the Delaware breakwater. Siam evacutes left bank of Mekong or faces conflict. France issues ultimatum. Mrs. Conrad Weilham of Tonawanda inherits 5 million dollars from India uncle. Court martial linked to the Victoria disaster drags at Valetta Malta. Admiral Markham testified Wednesday but added nothing new. Controller Eckles told New York bankers that calm markets follow slow liquidation from undue speculation.
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Londozr
Alice Reed
Delaware
Mate
Siam
Mekong River
France
Conrad Weilham
Tonawanda
N. Y
India
Victoria
Valetta
Malta
Admiral Markham
Eckles
U.S. Treasury Department
New York
Simmons Liver Regulator Gains Noted Medical Repute
The Montgomery Advertiser reports Simmons Liver Regulator has earned a strong reputation for its merits as a medicine for the liver stomach and kidneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Advertiser
Simmons
Liver Regulator
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Guanajuato
Peck
Chas. Peck
Little Kroot Boys
Street Railway Company
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Schofield
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Smith’edge Works
N. Pennsylvan Igs
Mrs. Klein
Tre
Hodder
Wm. L. Hitler
Edward Christopher Buskirk, Alias
Tah Cadi
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Miss Keegan
Sage
Mr. Sage
Ireland
Grand Barins, Mich
Leon Smith
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Flint
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Hildebrand & Wugate
Hare
Coine
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