Bloody trousers near crime scene fuel West Indianapolis hunt
A bloodstained gray striped pair of trousers was found near the West Indianapolis elevator by the Big Four railway, linked to the Ida Gebhard case. Coroner Castor notes possible blood on the legs, while Dr Ferguson and Deputy-coroner Bigger confirm human blood and an outraged claim. Detectives Splann and Thornton chase theories with several suspects, amid public speculation and new tips from Dowagiac and Champaign contacts.
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Indianapolis
Ida Gebhard
Splan
Thornton
Castor
Powell
C. E. Ferguson
Bigger
George Gebhard
Haifa
Splann
Ida Cobbard
Dowagiac
Tax Son
Perseas
Litsen
Ida
Minneapolis Brewing Company
Womack
Champaign
Linson
Balloon Race Ends in Fatal Fate for Broad Ripple Aeronauts
At Broad Ripple park on Sunday two hot air balloons with parachute gear clashed with tragedy. Fred Royale landed safely after his parachute failed at 1900 feet. Harry Simmons, a professional aeronaut, leaped and deployed his chute but hit a tree limb, fell 50 feet, and suffered severe internal injuries with doubtful recovery.
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Broad Ripple Park
Fred Royale
Harry Simmons
Royale
Hle
Simmons
Hinshaw Murder Case Opens Preparations in Indiana
In Danville Indiana preparations for Rev Hinshaw’s murder trial begin the first week of September. Attorneys travel to the scene of the tragedy and seek a strong state case. Judge Hadley names Cafer and Hadley to assist the prosecution. Local residents urge selecting top Indianapolis lawyer. Hinshaw remains in county jail receiving visitors and meals as the case may span two weeks.
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Danville
Ind
Spl
Rev
Hinshaw
Hadley
Circuit Court
Cafer & Hadley
Indianapolis
Rev. Hinshaw
Hendricks County
PLATT CONSULTS WITH LEADERS AHEAD OF STATE COMMITTEE
In New York July 20 a consultation will be held Monday night between ex Senator Platt and party leaders before the state committee meeting Tuesday. The main action is to adopt a platform to guide the party at the forthcoming state convention.
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Yor
Platt
Corbett Wife Granted Divorce and Lifetime Alimony
New York July 20 Referee Jacobs granted Mrs James J Corbett the right to use her maiden name Ollie Lake and awarded alimony of 100 dollars a week for life during the marriage dissolution with the famous pugilist as husband.
Watermelon delivery dispute leads to possible rule change
The Pennsylvania road failed to deliver a carload of watermelons to H. Syerup & Son. The road faced a $110 freight bill and sent a man to sell the fruit, who was jailed for peddling without a license. Judge Stubbs will rule, with potential impact on future prepaid perishable consignments.
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Pennsylvania
H. Syerup & Son
Stubbs
Political buzz edges on Trusler and Ripley for police judge
Warwick Ripley voices strong objections to Trusler citing voting history and civil service stance. Parties muse that Ripley hunts for office while Denny may surface at the convention. Caleb Trusler’s rivals note his late decisive moves.
Gold Medal Award at Midwinter Fair San Francisco
Golden Santos coffee fresh roasted daily by Geoge K. Popp at 31 N. Pennsylvania St. Awarded gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco on 25 ets. 25 ets. 25 ets.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Golden Santos
Geoge K. Popp
Pennsylvania St
The Thirteen Victims Skeletons Case Unfolds At Holmes Trial
The latest phase of the Holmes crimes reveals Ar ticulator Charles Chappell recounting three skeletons mounted from victims. He says Holmes alias Gordon hired him in 1893 to extract arms and mount skeletons of a man and two women, with bodies dismembered and faces altered. The police identify two female skeletons as Emiline Cigrand and Anna Williams, Minnie Williams' sister, while the male skeleton’s identity remains unknown. An expressman, Chas Humphrey, also testifies about delivering a coffin-like box from the Holmes building after a night job, the box then being moved to Union station.
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Cuiiaco
Holmes
Chas
Chappell
Sixty-third-st
Philadelphia
Chappells
Gordon
House of Nolmes
Ilolmes
Central Police Station
Julta Conner
Emiline Cigrand
Anna Williams
Minnie Williams
Expressman
Chas, Humphrey
Union Station
Humphrey
Humphreys
Pat Quinlan
New York
Frederick George Ninde
Chicago
H. H. Holmes
Gertrude
Iowa
Muscatine
Gertie
Anderson
Ind
Eighth St
Peter Cigrand
Mmiline Cigrand
Emma
Robert EK
Phelps
Campbell- Yates Company
Sixty-third St
Cigrand
Holmes Victims Grow List In Chicago Case
The Holmes murder case widens as a depot scene reveals a box and trunk moved for disposal. A suspect, Pat Quinlan, is arrested, with authorities calling him a key figure alongside the Holmes circle. A Philadelphia Philadelphia connection and various Pietzel and Conner family ties emerge in reports from Chaco and New York.
City to force $20,000 garbage contract with American Reduction
Board of Works president Holton vows to compel the American Reduction company to accept a $20,000 bid. Campbell of New York and Flynn of Pittsburgh will represent the firm as the city asserts it will secure the cheapest garbage contract, promising yearly savings and fertilizer profits from the system.
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American Reduction Company
Holton
Board of Works
Sun
Campbell
New York
Flynn
Pittsburg
United States
Shovel Blow Leaves Laborer with Scalp Wound
Eli Jordan and Guy Manuel, both laborers for the Warren-Scharf asphalt firm, fought over a wheelbarrow on Washington Street. After a separation by Forman Bailleux, Jordan struck Manuel on the head with a shovel, causing a bad scalp injury. Jordan fled. Manuel was driven home to 68 Rhode Island Street and is expected to recover.
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Eli Jordan
Guy Manuel
Warren-Scharf Asphalt Company
Washingtonist
Jordan
Manuel
Forman Bailleux
Rhode Island St
Labor Day Plans With Altgeld as Orator
Efforts continue to secure Gov. Altgeld as the labor day orator. The Commercial club cannot provide financial aid as its Labor Day fund is exhausted. Several thousand out of town workers are expected to participate in the parade.
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Altgeld
Commercial Club
Weather outlook and camp meeting sermons in Indiana region
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m Tuesday calls for generally fair weather with local showers possible. Camp meeting sermons were delivered Sunday at Camp Maiti Acton by Dr Ford and Rev C W Sims to a large Bethany park congregation. Speakers included Prof J M McGarvey of Lexington and Rev LH MacDairmid of Bethany W Va who urged that selfishness in great things harms religion and society.
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Indianapolis
Camp Maiti Ing
Acton Camp Meeting
Dr. Ford
C. WN. Sims
Bethany Park
J. M. McGarvey
Lexington
LH. MacDairmid
Bethany
W. Va
Sims
Judge Blank Dies in Chicago and Other Monday News
Wire notes report Judge Blank of the superior court died in Chicago on Monday. A Hamburg spirits warehouse burned, causing a loss of 1,000,000 marks. Defender left New Rochelle to join the New York yacht club. The steamer Belle, Memphis, reported lost with 40 lives, arrived in Memphis. Puddlers from Pittsburg to Cleveland vote to exit the Amalgamated.
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Judge Blank
Superior Court
Chicago
Hamburg
Defender
New Rochelle
New York Yacht Club
Belle
Memphis
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Indianapolis Triumph Over Kansas City In Rough Weekend
Indianapolis edged Kansas City 8 2 in a seven hit game led by strong pitching from Fisher and solid support for first place. Hastings fanned six Hoosiers, Motz had three hits and an error, while McFarland and Motz each produced two base hits. Despite Philips’ work on the mound, Indy fell short Sunday as timely hitting eluded the Hoosiers and Umpire McDermott sparked a brief dispute.
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Fisher
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Hoosiers
Daniels
S City
Kent
Big Bill
Phillips
Hastings
Hoghever
Aotz
McIharland
Motz
McDermott
Root
Killer by a Train Collides with buggy nine miles east of the city
A Big Four train No. 39 struck a buggy driven by Ellis Brown near an east city crossing around 10 50 pm on Sunday. Brown 22, was killed 50 feet from the crossing. The buggy horse died. debris scattered along the track. He had visited a young lady and may have fallen asleep returning home. He was son of Willis Brown, farmer on Shelbyville pike.
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Big Four
Ellis Grown
Brown
Acton
Willis Brown
Shelbyville Pike
Massacre report denied as settlers found unharmed
In July at Washington and Jackson's Hole reports of a massacre are contradicted by Agent Teter near Market Lake. Sheriff Hawley says settlers were not molested and Indians camp about 40 miles away in a strong position. A large group joined in Hoback's canyon.
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Washieton
Jackson
Indian Bureau
Teter
Market Lake
Hawley
Hoxburg
Jackson’s Hole
Hoback’s Canyon
Zenith Burned Off Baltimore Nine Crew Missing
The lugger Zenith was burned off Baltimore Cork county last midnight. Nine crewmen are missing after the blaze. Rescue efforts are in progress as authorities investigate the cause of the fire.
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Queenstown
Zenith
Baltimore
Cork County
Dynamite Found on Union Railroad Main Line
Section men on the Union railroad discovered several sticks of dynamite buried near the track Friday. The railway company is investigating the incident and examining the surrounding area for suspects and further hazards.
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Union Railroad
Harold Blake Sings New Waltz and Opera Bill at Wildwood
Amusement note lists Harold Blake of the Temple opera company performing Monday night at Wildwood with a new waltz Devotedness by Mary Miller Pleming. The week’s bill includes Billee Taylor Monday Tuesday, Pinafore Wednesday Thursday, and Tolandhe Thursday Friday Saturday.
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Harold Blake
Temple Opera Company
Wildwood
Mary Miller Pleming
Indianapolis
Billee Taylor
Tolanthe
Outrage Over Reprimand Says Thompson Postmaster
Ex postmaster Thompson denounces the reprimand of Indianapolis letter carriers as a grave outrage. He asserts carriers are among the nation’s best, but claim the authorities gave them no chance to respond and that schedules and varying year round workloads complicate accountability.
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Thompson
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Postoitics
Tam Sun
Postence
Cartiers
Cuban insurgents win battle at Valenguella
In Tampa on July 23 report that Cuban insurgents defeated Spanish forces near Valenguella. Spanish detachment of 1,600 faced 2,500 insurgents. Campos's baggage and ammunition train were cut off. About 100 of Campos's force were killed or captured, and Campos narrowly escaped. Casualties left on the field.
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Tampa
Fla
Valenguella
Campos
Laggare
John C New III In London After Rheumatism
John C New former U S consul-general, now in London, has suffered rheumatism for two weeks and is slightly better after treatment at a local hotel or residence. The report notes his condition and his presence in the city.
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InLondon
London
John C. New
United States
A Wites Serious Charges and City Notices
Dina Bader sues Geo Bader for diet force alleging eleven years of attempts to debauch their daughter. Police close Helbes roadhouse south of the city. a telephonic special council meets Monday. Gas firm ordered to move its reducing station by Clifford Day. Fire injures Chas Diedrich at 2 Orange St causing about $150 damage. Wm Mosby at City Hospital with a broken jaw after a street altercation. Dr W O Jenkins appointed police hauler by the governor. D Early resigns. Exhibitions, parades, and social notices fill the day with planned lawn fete by Independent Commandery 611 UGC at Fletcher Ave and Linden St. Island Club viol ated. Indiana National Guard parade from Fairview Park to U station. heat causes discomfort but no serious injuries. Various marriages and infant notices listed alongside medical cases and obituaries paraphrased. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for best medicine. Bedroom sets in all woods.
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Tomlinson
Helbesh
Independent Commandery
Fletche Ave
Linden St
Chas. Diedrich
Ancers
Curt Given
Fairview Park
Island Club
R. R. McNulty
Chas
Sort R. Kitchell
H. A. Walker
Frazee
Prodi
Matt
Anna Paul
Joseph
McHughes
Sada Miley
Walter
M Clark
Richard
Edith Y
Infant Jones
Anna W. Bigger
Erna Thornton
Thomas Taylor
Williard Cott
Bertha Yates
William
Ida Schooley
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Trusler
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Billy” Fesler
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Denny
Caleb
Quinlan
Tite
Holme
M. N. van Tassel
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Torace Williams
Minnie
Ina Williaons
Fort Worth
Vex
Denver
Ion Williams
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Tex
Fitzpatrick
Englewood
Ir. & Mack
Sixty-third-st. House
Mlack
Young
Chicago, Ill
Oxford
Campbell-Yates Company
Hi. H. HolMes
Little Howard Pietzel
Geyer
Nolmes
Monard Pietzel
Greyer
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