Death of Lee Brown Rocks Evansville Riot Aftermath
Evansville police report the death of Lee Brown, alias Rob Lee Brows, a man linked to the July riot and the murder of Patrolman Massey. Brown died at 3 9 a m after injuries while in custody. authorities consider his death closes the case locally. Brown’s wife had earlier died after being driven to distraction by the disturbances. The body will be examined by officials before potential transfer to the state society for burial.
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Jeffersonville
Jehu Tingiey
Rob“Lee Brows
Patralmat Massey
Pau Weinesday
Wriday
Evansville
Massey
Lee Brown
Brown
Trown
Mob Firearm Hold Up On Fast Train At Lexington
A mob of about 20 seized a passenger train near Lexington and fired on crew and passengers. Two men were wounded as guards tried to protect noncombatants. guards claimed a plan to free enslaved men prompted the violence. The attackers fled as authorities moved to disperse the mob and transport the wounded to safety.
Hicks Survives Narrow Escape After Wagon Engine Collision
Report notes Hicks crawled from beneath wrecked cars after a heavy engine struck a wagon. One horse died, wagon demolished, Hicks miraculously escaped serious injury and required medical attention. Authorities describe the incident as remarkable.
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Hares
Hicks
Indictments Hit Postal Department Fraud Ring
Indictments leveled in Washington and Baltimore target Leopold Stern William Long August Machen Thomas McGregor Morris Runkle William Crawford George Lorenz Martha Lorenz John Casper and others over conspiracies to defraud the government in a mail carrier satchel strap scheme. The August proceedings stem from a post office fraud investigation spanning several cities.
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Leopold J. Stern
Baltimore
William C. Long
Washington
August W. Machen
Toledo
Thomas W. McGregor
Morris Runkle
New York
William G. Crawford
George E. Lorenz
Martha J. Lorenz
John T. Casper
Lack Haven
Post Cities Department
Lenpold 1
WUE Chlomg
Ansus
W. Machen
August Wmshen
Thomas W. Mactiveror
Jealt Ques
Ated Mocris Ruwkie
New Liner Advertisements On Ninth Page
New liner advertisements on the ninth page today include second hand furnace for sale. Thirty men wanted. Washwoman wanted. Cartage for sale. Delivery wagon for sale. Brick barn for rent. Furnished rooms for rent. Stowers for sale. Bread or milk wagon for sale. Furnished rooms for rent Mackamith drill for sale. Read the advertisements on page today.
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Reruation
Ah Thertiners
Conspiracy Charges In Canes For Mail Service Officials
Officials and associates from Washington Lock Haven and New Jersey face conspiracy charges over alleged frauds in postal contracts and bribes. Named defendants include Angus W. Machin and others tied to the railway mail and government claim schemes. The cases involve multiple individuals across Pennsylvania Ohio and New Jersey with counts of bribe solicitation and false claims.
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Angus W. Mlachiop
Win
Ward
George Ko Lauren
Just. Mastee
Colvdn
Abiesha de Joerg
August W. Machen
John T Casper Mayer
Lock Haven
Williem Long
Washington
Whilam C. Long
John C. Cisper
Alten
William 6. Crawford
John Cook Dead in New Jersey Car Crash
Fragmentary report notes John Cook died after a car collision near New Jersey and Washington. The text references Jean W. Conk and Michiganeast but details are unclear. The incident occurred while Mr. Cook was four years in service or prior involvement remains unspecified.
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Jean W. Conk
Bist Thestay
Michiganeast
New Jersey
Washingtoneste
Tusk of a Mammoth Shown From Alaska Mine
A mammoth tusk two feet eight inches long and weighing over 300 pounds was brought from the mines of WOH Plank Alaska for display. The fossil remains in good preservation. Invernment of a centennial anniversary service at the Ermont Ind Christian Church is planned with a morning worship, an address by Elder J M Canfield of Indianapolis, basket dinner in the grove, and later platform meetings with Elder A Brewer and other ministers.
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Wie
Woh
Plank
Alaska
Ermont
Ind
J. M. Canfield
Indi
Anapalis
Churentat
Winisters
Printer ad from The Sun with garbled text
An advertisement by W. D. Pratt, printer, dated July 24, 03, seeks customers for commercial printing. The copy includes distorted lines about liners in the sun and mentions prices in dollars, with terse notes requesting readers to digest the content quickly.
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W. D. Pratt
Ind
Trust company men arraigned in New York court
Andy Trust New York and 31 others faced criminal counts for restraint of trade. Moses Goldenberg, claiming ruin, led complainants representing jobbers alleging coercion. Secretary Sloss questioned gaps in the chain of romhines. The hearing adjourned to August 1 as Alirast plans a Cleveland meeting.
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New York
Criminal
Trate
Moses Goldenberg
Tate Prust
Lushness
Sloss
Une Romhiné
New Jersey
Jasties
Wyatt
Alirast
Cleveland
Cartoon Provokes Debate on National Freedom
A sensitive political cartoon in the Friday paper depicts a Turkish figure bowing before a statue as a mockery of American ideals. The accompanying caption mocks Black audacity and criticizes perceived jingoism, reflecting tensions over race and freedom in the era.
Can Town Preedents Seek Water and Fire Safety Aid
Can Town Preedents, tied to Canuisen territory within new province boundaries, petition the Board of Safety through Councilman Negley. They request fire protection and water restoration on a Thursday night, citing serious city loss and urging action to restore services and order at key locations along Michigan and Colorado avenues near Gartinled Ghalstone.
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Canuisen
Board of
Sufety
Negiey
Srethia
Glepe
Wien
Negley
Bracing Breezes Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
A weather bulletin notes bracing winds and improving conditions across Indianapolis and nearby areas. For the 26 hours ending 8 p m on August 1 expect fair to partly cloudy skies, rising temperatures from 60 at 7 am to 73 by 2 pm, with generally warmer readings and variable winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Unclear OCR Item About Car Payment Demand
Fragmentary text describes a dispute over paying two hundred dollars related to a car and a landlord or agent role. The garbled passage references a court suit, rent, timing, and a possible eviction threat, with multiple misread names and places.
Benton Named Substitute at Shortridge High School
George B Benton a well known Rothe Indiana manlyé college has been tapped to replace Lawrence Hei as principal at Shortridge high school. He formerly connected with uu is acespt pal of tay Shortridge high school and has served as acting head since August. Charleston OL nominates Wiehe cole of 184 and pealen jleges on the line.
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George B. Benton
Welt
Rothe Indixia Menlyaé College
Tay Shortridge High School
Lawrence Hei
Bent H
Charleston
Wiehe Cole
Pealen Jleges
Terminal Station Permit Cost Sparks City Revenue
Ute Indianapolis reaction and determine company paid 250 dollars Friday for permtting the new terminal station at Market and Illinois. The block bounded by Market street Capital avenue Grant and Milhels street buzzes with construction as locals expect the finest station in the country to ease congestion and reshape local streetcar service along Washington and nearby avenues.
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Ute Indianapolis Reaction and Termine Company
Market
Ilinots-Ns
Market-et
Canital-ave
Giat
Milhels-st
Deserted Wife and Children Highlighted by Local Hospital
A distressed widow with two young children was admitted to a local hospital after months of hardship. A man, believed to be the husband, left his family three weeks ago, prompting medical staff to note the mother’s struggle and the family’s urgent need for support.
Philippines Report Endorses Government Reforms Progress
Dean Worcester, Philippine commissioner, on return to Vermont, reports cattle post eradicated, cholera and bubonic plague controlled, insular government advancing, expenses paid from reduced import duties, and ongoing improvements funded by customs revenue.
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San Francisco
Dean
Worcester
Vermont
Chandleer Captured After Heated Barroom Incident
A chaotic scene around a tavern erupts as Chandler confronts patrons in a jammed bar charged with beer bottles and spigots. He faces a bicycle patrol later, armed and vowing revenge. The court ends with two five to ten dollar fines and lingering tension.
Rubber Plants His Specialty In Odd Household Tale
An unclear clipping records a bizarre incident involving a character nicknamed Rubber and a rubber plant. It mentions a fine of zero dollars and a workhouse reference, with scattered names and places that are hard to decipher from the OCR. It reads like a local brief with fragments about planting, private real estate, and a horse feed line.
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Harry Dating
Udaya
Pri- Jay
Tvat
Fromit
Wilechner's
Cardinals Locked Up Until Pope Is Elected
Rome July 21 cardinals enter the Vatican for conclave preparations after Pope Leo’s death The ceremony and sermon emphasize secrecy and sanctity as cardinals seal windows and doors to ensure security The latest candidate linked is Cardinal Acilleri Archbishop of Vernon and the bloc consolidates under leaders Gabriel and Kopp amid talks of a papal compromise candidate
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Rome
Leo
Vatican
Pauline Chayer
Cardinad Nesta
Sacred College
Mgr Sardi
College of Cardinals
Plamet
Armang
Oregna
Prine Chint
Bhoself
Aed
Gibbona
Kopp
Attan
Candtinal Acilleri
Vernon
Bachelor, Not a Benedict in Nimble Nexes
Sargent, to arrive in Annapolis Friday night, pursues a match with Dalit Douglass arranged by mutual friends. She remains at a friend's home while the couple considers engagement.
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Sargent
Namnapolis
Dalit
Douglass
Rai Tega
Explosion At Newport Magazine Shatters Town
Reports describe a catastrophic blast at a Newport magazine area with dozens injured and several killed. Rescue workers recover bodies and debris while relatives fear for missing family members. Funds are being raised, including from Mem Nah Ayer of Newport, as authorities confirm six tons of dynamite were present.
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Johnie
Tatilayy
MeDeRmott
Brett Ree
Read
Pharsuay
Ant
Ory
Dhe
Guy
Willen
Galiewis
Dan
Memnah Ayer
Newport
Ti Dk
Miller Killed Crossing Passenger Train at Harrisburg
W. A. Miller, passenger agent for the Baltimore and Ohio, was struck by a train while attempting to board near Harrisburg Friday morning and died two hours later. He recently came from Dacksun, Miss, and had been in Columbus two months.
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Payiro
Miller
Bir Vouraitlaad
Hreisburg
Mmmer
Ain Columbus
Plot to Blow Up City Prison Leads to Jail Discovery
A prisoner William Jones, awaiting hanging for money, confessed to plans to blow up the city jail with dynamite. A search uncovered a large hole under his cell window and other explosives. Farther destruction included a barn fire near Lake Ariel after a dynamite blast.
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Oficinia
William Jones
Moner
Jones
Durbin Thanks Soldiers at Evansville Parade
Gen Porkin used the event to thank the soldiers of the Sovonl regiment gathered before Arres parade. Company B from Deansville bore the regimental colors while Company 6 advanced five paces. Gov Alsstat addressed the unit, expressing state thanks for their service and sacrifice to the forces. The ceremony reflected pride in the regiment and local participation.
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Porkin
Evansville
Tervie
Deansville
Alsstat
Uae
Cuban mass causes no alarm in Washington
Washington officials and Cuban Minister Quesada said there was no apprehension of serious trouble in Cuba. He dismissed reports of an uprising as brigandage by a few malcontents unpaid for their services. The government viewed the matter as insignificant despite cables received.
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Washington
Cuba
Eitther
State Department
Quesada
Allged
Tis
Alttough
Mtr
Busy Governor Durbin Meets State Tax Board
Gov Durbin arrived from camp Friday morning to confer with the state board of tax commissioners and returned Friday afternoon.
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Gov. Durbin
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Want Subway Built On Valley Ave Causes Resident Protest
Valley Ave residents complain the promised construction under the Big Four road has not begun after payment was collected. They urge the Board of Works to take action and start work, noting the obligation dates back a year.
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Valley Ave
Call
Board of Works
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