Tragedy of Hunger and Murder in Newman's Lane
Charles Robb shot Eli Wilson at 115 Newman Street after a rent dispute over 3.25 dollars. Robb, 50 plus, claimed self defense and surrendered to Detective McGuire. Wilson died from a bullet through the heart. Robb’s six children witnessed distress as neighbors described the tense quarrel and the accused’s weary defense.
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Eli Wilson
Charles Robb
Newman-et
Robb
Wilson
Tie
Sariler
McGuir
Tit Sux
Bureau
Tak Swwn
Beck
Powell
Remerke
New York Trinidad asphalt firm shocks city board
The Board of Public Works opened bids for Central Ave asphalt. A fresh bidder named the New York Trinidad Asphalt Company appeared with a claim of a plant ready in 50 days and a bid about 75 cents per foot lower than rivals. The offer sparked suspicion and the board delayed action. Other bidders included Alcahas with Newton Claypool as president and Western paying company.
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Board of Public Works
Central-ave
New York
Indianapolia
Tes
Alcahaz Company
Newton Claypool
California
Merrim Boores Illness Alarms His Friends
Merrill Moeoras a well known attorney is gravely ill after a six week struggle since a major operation. He recently left his home for his law office on Pennsylvania Street and fainted, needing assistance back home. Commissioner Duke of the state insurance department blacklisted several insurers for ignoring Indiana laws, including Squirable tire Lloyds Union Lloyds National Underwriter Mesex Mutual Milford Mutual Standard Tire and Manufactures' Lloyds.
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Merrill Moeoras
Pennsylvania St. Law
Duke
State Insurance Department
Squirable Tire Lloyda
Union Lloyds
National Underwriter
Mesex Mutual
New York
Milford Mutual
Milford
Masa
Standard Tire Insurance Company
Boston
Bmanufacturers
Ljoyus
Lloyds
State Department
Indiana
Colorful Local Characters Show Up in Odd Writings
A string of whimsical notes lists individuals linked to a school board, law, and social scenes. Commissioner Appel favors white vests while Judge Cox, Henry Spaan plan a Kankakes trip. Powell a versatile musician. Coroner Beck plans European travel when statutes allow. Cary admires tan shoes with Grecian styling. White Chairman McWhirter earns mock titles. a North-side saloon evades Sunday law with a beer keg pump. Police inspect but no pump details emerge.
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Appel
L. Scattermey Carr
Cox
Henry Spaan
Kankakes
Powell
Beck
Mark Twain
Cary i
McWhirter
DePauw
Jerkwater
Livas
Senator Gorman Vanishes Rage After Senate Session
Senator Gorman grew vindictive in the senate chamber on Monday and then calmed his wrath by drinking a small bottle of Hammers Extraway sold by Metzger and Co at tel 407.
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Gorman
Senate
Monagy
Metzger & Co
Fire destroys Knox livery stables with vast losses
Far reaching blaze in Wasministeron July 25 destroys an entire block including the Knox stables and adjacent warehouses. Over 200 horses perish while three firemen die and several workers are missing. Adams Express barns are ruined and a four story Knox storage building loses furniture and merchandise. Police fear more deaths in the ruins as crews battle intense heat.
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Wasmineton
Knox
Company 1
Samuel FE
Mertin
Micheel Fenton
Dennis Donahue
Adams Express
Express Company
Jorge
Knox Company
Koox Stable
Aafaty
Unwelcome Birth Tragedy Touched by Grief in New York
Becky Miller a 19 year old domestic servant was found in a Clinton Street tenement bathroom attempting to force the dead newborn down a water pipe with a string around its neck. She was described as nearly crazed with pain and grief and trying to hide the shame of the event.
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New York
Becky Miller
Clinton-st
Hsrman
Epdid
Reaction Favored for Strikers and Debs in Chicago Court
Debs in Chicago court as unions push a favorable reaction. Cable reports say scabs are useless and a monster mass meeting occurred at night. Judge Woods may end contempt proceedings by Thursday night. Also notes on Wellman party missing and polar voyage plans and expected September return.
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Eugene Debbs
Clark
Cincinnati
Woods
Debs
Kentucky defaulter Dick Tate located in Japan
Honest Dick Tate former Kentucky state treasurer has been found in Japan. Ensign Rodman of the navy recognized him after dining with him there months ago. Tate’s defalcation is being settled by his bondsmen. His wife has died since his flight, and he is in ill health. An effort will be made to bring him back.
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Lexincton
Honest Dick” Tate
Kentucky
Japan
Ensign Rodman
Navy
Tate
Rirs
Della Hennebireer
Hennebbergeransa
Della Henneberger
Frank JL
Hannaber
James Baker
Henneberger
Miduckson
Do You Want a Girl You Will Be Surprised
A short, curious notice hints at a FON liner producing many answers. Ten words ties three days.
Murder Near Perrysville Ind A Step-son Kills Fatherinelaw
Henry Skinner a farmer near Perrysville was murdered by his stepson at Jake Starkn Tweedsy may with a spade. The assailant came home drunk demanded money and tried to shoot his mother before escaping.
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Pennysville
Ind
Henry Skinner
Jake Stark
Tweedsy
Bkinnex
Crow
San Francisco
Daly
William Lacheuy
Cape James
Provost Island
Singapore
Hohbbern
Opa State
Pinora
Vera Cruz
Vezultlan
Dillo
Pitty
Wight
Democrats Run to Fill Gaps in County Ticket
The county Democratic tail end shows cand idates scarce with Johnson and Gud Swift the only avowed names for auditor. Hunter would run from behind his desk if needed, while Bud Swift campaigns hard with hope of sweeping votes. Possible nominees include Dr Ferguson for treasurer and Dr Cary eyeing a later run. The county convention is in a week with precinct meetings the night before to elect delegates. Populists may rise as many Dems drift to them amid discontent with Congress. Republicans prepare for their state convention with Sulzer Chase and other speakers ready.
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Johnson
Gud Swift
Zuditer
Jos Hunter
Dore Johnson
Court House
Bud Swift
Bone
Koock
Bud
Womcadey
Jore
Perguson
Dabbelling
Cary
Preesat
Sud Delawates
Will
Moe Ainais
Epsedy
Ciny
McAlonis
Sterling Holt
Judge Ayres
wRoe SE
Tariff Bill May 132 Sent Back to Conference
Washington July 25 The President refuses to discuss appointments until tariff is settled. Senate Territories committee favors admitting Arizona and New Mexico. Democrats and some Republicans expect caucus to send tariff bill back to conference without instructions. House shows bill amending public lands law to grant rights to township settlers under set conditions. Ashes report: Santa Fe depot in La Junta Colorado exploded lamp last night burning depot. workers escaped.
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Washineton
Genatore
Senate Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Representative Hall
Minnesota
House
la Junta
Col
Santa Fe
Millionaire's Wife Held in Bail on Jury Bribery Charge
Mrs Warren Springer wife of a millionaire was held to the grand jury on a jury bribery accusation in Ciracxo and placed under 5000 bail on Wednesday morning.
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Springer
Circaco
Warren Springer
Fire destroys Bohmie factory and property worth thousands
A suspicious fire at John M Bohmie's mammoth carriage factory at 22h and 225 4H Washington st. caused $25,000 in losses, burning cars, a buggy truck, and the new city ambulance. An unknown assailant used benzine to start the blaze after midnight, with a blocked alarm box delaying response and smoke forcing neighboring buildings to suffer damage.
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John M. Bohmie
Washington St
Bohmie
Rogers
Washington
New Jersey
Campbell
Frank I3ird
The
Bird Company
Salec
Ta24 Company
Ausrerate
von Hummel
C. H. Scarader
Bohmie Company
Assault on Pullman Mansion and Siege at Ripon
Simon Resking, a Russian anarchist, attacked George M. Pullman's mansion in Cariaco at 7:30 am, smashing ten to twelve plate glass windows and damaging doors. He cursed the government and Pullman upon arrest, claiming future acts. The Pullman household is in the east. officials suspect mental imbalance. Elsewhere, tensions rise as Pullman company and workers threaten siege actions with union pressure and job coercion. Debs contempt case proceedings continue in Chicago with bail arrangements and delayed hearings through September 5, while evidence is slated for Wednesday after motions to discharge are overruled.
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Cariaco
Simon Resking
George MM. Pullman
Pullman
Settien
Chesco
Pullman Company
Debs
Walker
Meatcrial
Deputies Ambushed in Coalburg Mine Riot
Deputies Cole and Smith confronted KN Hudson and son at Hudsons Coalburg home during a mine riot. Cole died from a chest wound, Smith mortally wounded yet identified attackers before dying. Hudsons fled to woods and fired on pursuers from ambush, killing one deputy and wounding another. Posse surrounded the mountain area as reinforcements arrived.
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Cole
Smith
KN. H. Hudson
Littl
Coalburg
Hare
Prats
Hudson
Pitain
Thar
Woman Sets Brush Fire Then Ends Her Life in Sullivan
Mrs Lizzie Raines wife of Prof Nainea principal of Sullivan schools killed herself after setting a brush pile aflame near Osmos on Tuesday afternoon. She had recently been in a hospital and was believed to be temporarily insane. Her burned body could not be embalmed and she was buried beside the scene of her death. Sheriff Emmett arrested Andy Hoover on forgery charges, claiming a note bearing Thos Hockensmith’s name was forged. Hoover described the signature as genuine. Weather outlook calls for cooler, fair weather tonight and warmer, fair weather Thursday.
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Sullivan
Ind
Lizzie Raines
Nainea
Sullivan Schools
Ine
Fauck
Emmett
Andy Hoover
Thos. Hockensmith
Hoover
Adveras
Mweet
Board of Children’s Guardians
Hockensmith
Weather and product notes from a 19th century column
A fragmentary local item mentions water temperature, reliable brand flours at Va Pelt's, and a whimsical remark that a collision with an iceberg would be desirable in warm weather. It suggests summer beverages from Matzger & Co including lemon and ginger flavors with a brief, garbled list of products.
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Matzger & Cos
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