Rich farmer shoots merchant after ice cream visit
Greensburg Indiana July 31 local reports reveal Morgan Miers a rich farmer and brother of Congressman Miers shot and clubbed S P Minear a leading merchant after finding him with Miers' wife. Minear was wounded in the arm and authorities have not made any arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
S. P. Minear
Morgan ‘Miers
Congressman Miers
Miers
Mrs. Miers
Minear
Two Brothers Killed by Lightning in Bloomington Storm
During a Tuesday storm in Bloomington Indiana Jos Prayther aged 65 and George Prayther aged 18 sought shelter under a tree. Lightning struck the tree killing both men. They did not return for supper and were found at 9 p.m. by a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Jos
Prayther
George Prayther
Wreck on Wabash Narrowly Averted at Peru
Peru Ind July 31 A wreck on the Wabash was narrowly avoided when a repair train was ordered east over a burning unsafe bridge and a westbound passenger train was sent on the same track. A light engine chased the latter but could not overtake it. The two trains met on the line and the passenger train finished the run without a pilot, several passengers fainting at the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Wabash
Roof Collapse Crashes Roundhouse in Terre Haute
At Vandalia gEdhouse in Terre Haute Indiana a roof section fell during repair striking ten columns and eight engines causing extensive damage but no injuries. A separate incident near Teegarden involved a bandit attack on an express train with a man scaring them away after a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
gEdhouse
Terre Haute
Tuesfernoon
Assault and Robbery Leaves Ka' Cohee Near Death
In Oganport Indiana on July 31 Ka' Cohee was assaulted by highwaymen about three miles from town. The robbers took $240 after a brief struggle. Cohee fought back but was badly knifed and may die from his wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ka’ Cohee
Cohee
Rebblers
Lucky Hoosiers Draw Prizes in Kiowa-Comanche Lottery
Indiana residents drawn for Kiowa Comanche land lottery prizes include Joseph Akras of Evansville William J. Thompson of Jo and J M Mekinsey of Logansport with results announced day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Akras
Evansville
Wm. J. Thompson
J. M. Mekinsey
Logans
Indictment and divorce actions in Indiana notices
In Vil, Mrs eze who killed William Gray at Red Mills refuses legal aid subscriptions from friends. She remains believed demented and insists Barese had no involvement. She shows no remorse. In Vansville James Quinor sues for divorce alleging abandonment as relationship parts fail and he vows to persevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vil
Ind
Eze
Willian Gray
Red Mills
Barese
Firebug Suspect Tied to Grand Rapids Hotel Fire
Police say Spi. Meranase of Grand Rapids Michigan is suspected in setting a hotel blaze in OND Indiana. He is believed to be turning in fire alarms and his arrest is expected after officers reach the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhace
Ond
Ind
Spi
Mernase
Grand Rapids
Mich
Muncie Merchant Claims Lottery Winnings Worth Thousands
Thompson, a bankrupt and discouraged Muncie merchant who drew a home stead in Uncle Sam's lottery at El Reno Oklahoma Territory, reportedly has a claim worth thousands of dollars.
Elopement Attempt Ends in Fine for Harry Phillips
Harry Phillips of Muncie Indiana was fined in police court after twice attempting to elope with Blanche Richmond an 18 year old girl. He vowed to marry her despite her parents and the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Harry Phillips
Blanche Richmond
Farmer Adam Price Killed Breaking Colt
Vincennes Indiana July 31 Adam Price a farmer was killed Wednesday morning when he was kicked to death while breaking a colt reported by the Associated Press The tragedy occurred at Price farm near Vincennes authorities said
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Adam Price
Notable Early 19th Century Obituary Snippets Across Counties
Telegram notices from Asheville announce the death of Thomas J. Mann former Sullivan county clerk and two term legislator. Richmond honors Mrs Ann Horn a prominent quinpheress. New Albany recalls Capt Hiram J Reamer a Mexican War veteran and prominent mason. en Castle lists Dr Daniel H Spafford county’s oldest practicing physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Asheville
N. C
Thomas J. Mann
Sullivan County
Richmond
Ann Horn
New Albany
Hiram J. Reamer
En Castle
Daniel H. Spafford
Fairgrounds Thrill Middletown Alive
A round up of Indiana items notes fair excitement in Middletown while South Bend faces debt limits and Kokomo eyes an electric line to Delphi. Reports cover local deaths and accidents, crime and ransom, farming wages, and a vagrant list of incidents across Howard, Vigo, and surrounding counties.
Czar Nicholas May Jump Into Greece
Vienna July 31 The Athens correspondent of the Deutsche Zeitung says the Russian government warned Greece that seizing Crete would be disastrous Czar Nicholas has sent a personal message to Prince George urging him to halt such plans Powers discuss next steps should Greece persist The Porte warned the Greek minister in Constantinople that a repeat of 1897 folly would likely not be aided by the powers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Athens
Deutsche Zeitung
Czar Nicholas
Prince George
Greece
Neus Wiener Journal
Crete
Tageblatt
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Ballot Contest Drops Candidates with Low Votes
The Sun lists candidates and tallies from a ballot contest where those with fewer than 25 votes will be dropped in tomorrow's issue. Appel leads with Hamlin second, while W F Moore gains after being named a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
Appel
Hamlin
W. F. Moore
Union Labor Sees Black Eye in Manila Jailings
Civilian employees in the Philippines face punishment for attempting union activity. Twenty teamsters for the quartermaster’s department were jailed on bread and water after refusing to break stone on June 18. Two men were bound and jailed for quitting work. others were insulted and denied pay while the case may reach Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Manila
Quartermaster's Department
Stafford
Terrett
Light Infantry
Haldeman Keeps Council Nomination Expense Free
Campaign filings show Harry L. Haldeman did not spend any money for his councilman-at-large nomination with an affidavit stating no expense. Other candidates reported costs including committee fees, printing, cigars, postage, and transport across several wards and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Haldeman
Charles Bookwalter
Fred W. Eppert
Ward
Daniel Lewis
Ward 7
Wm. H. Wheeler
Chas. N. Elliott
Fire-bug Johnson Collapses After Lecture in Park
Fire-bug J B Johnson once imprisoned for arson and burglary collapsed from heat after a Tuesday lecture at Fairview Park. He was taken to a private Cincinnati hospital in serious condition. Johnson spent years in Missouri solitary confinement and earlier prison terms followed attempts to burn escapes. He fainted Tuesday and refused brandy before authorities aided his recovery. Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwins. Atlantic City trips offered by agents w r Richardson Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Johnson
Missouri
Burdock Blood Bitters Promotes Purity of Blood
Purveyor touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for “pure blood.” An ad promotes piano bargains at Baldwin's with rail fare from Indianapolis to Sandusky and back. Travel details list August schedules from Indianapolis to Sandusky and return, ending with a note to secure births and chairs at city office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, O
Indianapolis
Sandusky
S. Ilinois St
Coroner tightens stance on Yee abuses testimony rule
Coroner Brayton intensifies action against Yee abuses by ending a citywide ban on testify ing in cases. Three physicians were formerly permitted to testify but now only the attending physician will be allowed to testify in each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton
Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwin's
Michigan City and Rochester Indiana travelers depart Indianapolis at 6:30 a m with returns planned. Morning stops Michigan City at 6:00 a m and Rochester at 8:40 p m. Bargains in upright pianos offered by Baldwin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Rochester
Ind
Indianapolis
Political tips and campaign moves noted in city coverage
Charles A Bookwalter to finish acceptance letter Thursday night Billy Moore opens Democratic mayoral headquarters on floor 8 at Stevens on proceeding under Taggart claim Ten thousand demons gnawing at one’s vitals quoted with odd garbled ad copy Dean’s Ointment pitch appears among the text
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bookwalter
Billy’’ Moore
Stevenson
Taggart
Hali
Dean
Colorado Excursions Via Monon Route Tickets on Sale
Tickets on sale daily through Sept. 10 with final return limits by Oct. 31. For details contact ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Cincinnati and Return Special Trains Announced
Cincinnati and return fare set at $1.25. Via C., H. and D. two special fast trains depart Sunday Aug 4 at 6:30 am and 7:15 am with limited stops. Return from Cincinnati at 6:20 pm. Baseball. Cincinnati versus Pittsburgh on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines Sleepers to Michigan Resorts
Through sleepers from Indianapolis at 7:10 p m every night to Michigan resorts including Mackinac and Petoskey at low tourist rates. For details contact agents or write W M Richardson D Pe Augie Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Cape May
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
Michigan Resorts
Mackinac
Petoskey
Michigan
W. MW. Richardson
D. Pe
Augie
Indiapolis
Shirtwaist Sale Promises Bargain Waists for All
Special lots of fine colored waists from factory cleanups offered at low prices. Neat striped percales with Sailor collars and embroidery, zephyr cloth waists plain and striped, some with white collars or piping, up to 2.00. Choice of colored waists in tissue mercerized chambrays up to 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Cock Roach Row Demolition Plan Unveiled
Vonnegut and Bohn architects prepare plans for the E. F. Hodges building at Massachusetts Ave and Christ, a three or four story mass occupying the block north of the Wyandotte and extending 40 feet along Ohio Street. The project leaves a 38 foot gap between Massachusetts and Delaware on Ohio, owned by F. J. VanVorhis. Lower level to be storerooms and upper floors for dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Ohio
Massachusetts Ave
Delaware St
Ohio St
F. J VanVorhis
Dressmaker Jumps From Car. Injuries Considered Minor
Miss Anna Markfer a 27 year old dressmaker of 308 St Washington street jumped from a moving Irvington car at Washington and Alabama streets at 1045 p m Tuesday. She fell struck her head on the pavement and was rendered unconscious. She was resting easily Wednesday morning and it is not thought her injuries are serious. She is at the City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Markfer
St. Washington St
Irvington
Washington and
Alabama-sts
City Hospital
Hinsey and Stolte Indicted for Perjury in Chicago
Indictments were returned by a grand jury on Wednesday against John A. Hinsey and H. B. Stolte, president and secretary of the board of control of the endowment rank of the Knights of Pythias. They face perjury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsey
Stolte
P. Endowment Rank
John A. Hinsey
H. B. Stolte
Board of Control
The
Knights of Pythias
Superintendent Quigley pressures police on new uniforms
Supt Quigley admitted telling patrolmen that changing to new uniforms would require new outfits and that the decision was theirs. He said neither he nor the Board would interfere and noted officers voted for the present coats. Patrolmen claimed they could not afford new uniforms. James A Pike, Irvington grocer's son, was jailed after finding a vest with a watch and pawning it, as the detective reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Quigley
Indianapolis
James A. Pike
Irvington
C. A. George
Curious Portrait Blends Rockefellers in Indianapolis Police Line
A historic corridor portrait at Indianapolis police headquarters shows an unusual mix of officers named Rockefeller Morgan and Schwa. One passerby offered a small bet about their wages or identities, highlighting a curious moment in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefellow
Morgan
Schwa
Rockefeller Morgan
Scawab
Heat to blame as July records high city deaths
The Board of Health clerk Zearing says July will be the heaviest month in Indianapolis mortality. Through July 27, 71 city deaths and 5 county deaths were recorded with a notable rise in orphanage child deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zearing
Board of Health
Indianapolis
Club board to form committee for regimental post and instruction school
Directors of the commercial club plan to name a committee to develop an idea for a regimental post and a school of instruction in Indianapolis. At least two members will be required to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regidental
Indianapolis
Nerve Pills Say They Restore Health And Nerve Energy
The article extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a nerve restoring remedy with wide public favor. It explains the pills supply nerve energy, stop waste, and rebuild tissue, aiding mind and muscles. A Indianapolis testimonial notes improved nerves and general strength after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Alice Anderson
Market St
Indianapolis
Ind
Huder
Druggists
W. W. . Chase Medicine" ‘Co
A ‘W. Chase
M. D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wabash Road
Th Haute
Walker
N. Ind
3. & O. Express
R ‘Teegarden
Lucky Hoosiers
Vansville
James ‘Ton
Quinor
Suly St
Harry
Indiana
Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Eries
Star Brand
Victor
Boston
Borden
Kirk
Rumford
Living Oasis
New Jersey Streets
W. Wash.-st
West
E. St. Clair
Mass.-ave
Shelby-st
Fountain Loaurre
Delaware
Noble-st
Indiana-ave
Senate
N. I
Ois-St
Sixteenth-st
L. A. Jackson
Indiana Inklings
Middletown
South Bend
Kokomo
Delphi
Check
Anderson
Othe Smith
Portland
Wayne, Randolph
Henry Counties
Willow Lake
Economy
Kokomo Creek
Harold Sewell
Lafayette
Pearl Dobelhower
Arthur
Whitely
Adam Huber
Chicago
Houseman
Hartford City
Wiliam Miller
Miller
Island
T. Taggart
Dore Johnson
J. J. Appel
Ceeees
Edwin St. George Rovers
Evans Woollen
Romus Stuart
John W. Kern
John Holliday
Edward. Hawkins
Hugh McGowan
W. H. Messenger
Charles Maguire
John Froltzman
J. P. Dunn
Admiral Brown
Oho Enehie
George J. Marott
Tevhassens Fren Ien
T. E. Jonson
Eeseeeeteseeeseeeeenan
Albert Sahm
Perbovareetetes
Fred J E. Hamlin
John Stuck
Will V. Booker
Hiram Brown
Theo
F. Harrison
Philip E. Brown
Eugene A. Coope
F. T. Lee
Eaphavenesdnes
Geo. L. Hoffman
ASW
Worth Wright
Edward G. Booz
J. M. Healy
Tsaac Fordman
Veeseeeseeeteneerscues
William Piv
Y. N. Harlin
Henry F. Taylor
George Fulwell
Fred Heier
R. R. Neff
Shee
Gle Piachels Ata’ Aahnany
Fred C. Grossart
Rhaeven
Haldeman
Bookwalter
Charles G. Davis
W.A. Bristol
John H. Crafl
Board of Horse
J.B. Johnson
Pargains
Baldwin's
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Colorado
Monon
WM. H. Block CO
India
Geb Coe
London
Hermsdorf
Colgate
Mennen’s
Veer
Wm. H. Block
Vonnegut & Bohn
Ing
E. F. Hodges
Massachuetts
Stout’s Factory Shoe
Quig
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!