Murder in Haughville Tarpey slain by masked burglar
John Tarpey an iron works employee and former street commissioner was shot to death by a masked burglar in Shaw's saloon on Michigan Ave during a robbery. The gunman fled south as Tarpey fell, Shaw and Higieberg assisted, and a townwide hunt followed. Tarpey left a widow and four children. the town marshal criticized for late notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarpey
Malleable Iron Works
Haughville
Shaw
Michigan Ave
Tarpey
Tom Shaw
Charles Higieberg
Edward Moore
Paloon
Higelberg
Moore
Terpey
Yarpry
Michigan-eve
Jon Shaw
Valher Gainskarpey
Agrief
Ion
Murders and Robberies Taint Town Night Scene
Reports detail Deputy Thorpe arresting Wagner on suspicion after the Tarpey murder. A companion unknown. thefts at a school closet and C A Matlock grocery set the scene for a broader crime spree. Detectives doubt Wagner’s guilt while labeling the case a Toughville mystery. Authorities question town officials’ presence at the saloon at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarpey
Thorpe
Wagner
Ode
Haughville
Cincinnati
Échoe
C. A. Matlock
Remont St
RISS NETANA to Be Placed on Soldiers Monument Next Week
The crowning statue of Indiana, weighing 16 000 pounds, will be hoisted atop the monument next week once Architect Geo Brewster returns to the city. The 30 foot figure rests on an eight foot globe with a star girdle, torch, sword, and left arm extended. Cast by the American Bronze Company of Chicago and modeled by Brewster, the statue symbolizes freedom and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Brewster
Tve
Indiana
Endinna
Boston, Mass
The
American Bronze Company of
Chicago
Custom House Probe Ties Appraiser to Sworn Falsities
In a New Year Custom House investigation Steven Bassett, appraiser Cooper’s stenographer, testified that after orders from Secretary Carlisle the appraiser asked him to swear falsely about side information linked to charges of wrongdoing in the office. Bassett said he was twice pressed to falsify statements and warned of dismissal for insubordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Jungs
Steven Basset
Cooper
Carlisle
Uassett
Kentuckians Dedicating Jackson Park Buildings in Elab orate Exhibit
Curisco June 1 reports crowds attended the Jackson park dedication as Kentuckians joined in unveiling a beautifully decorated building with paintings and sculpture. A children's building and a German section in machinery hall opened with ceremony and an elaborate exhibit continues with tonight's electricity building opening and grand lighting planned for the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curisco
Jackson Park
Ig Ag Oxy 2
Two Weeks Visit to World's Fair by Governor's secretary
Myron King, private secretary to the governor, left Thursday morning for a two weeks visit to the world’s fair. The Union trust company formed in Commercial club rooms with 12 directors and $600000 capital to handle trust funds. Sentinel stockholders met, S. E. Morse elected president, B. A. Haton VP, B. McCarthy secretary treasurer, and E. Morse consul to Paris. John Carey and a frisky horse were in a 2 runaway while returning from Country club Wednesday night. A barbed wire fence narrowly spared Mr. Morass’s whiskers. no injuries. Tarrigan will contest verdict over $1200 in Judge Brown’s court after a week trial. Dr. S. E. Crose to wed Miss Georgia Gordon in Toronto. couple to Indianapolis as future home. End with note on new place at 166 Virginia Ave for furniture and upholstery.
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Myron King
Union Trust Company
Commercial Club
Sentinel Company
S. E. Morse
B. A. Haton
B. McCarthy
E. Morse
Paris
John Carey
Country Club
Morass
E. Crose
Georgia Gordon
Toronto
Indianapolis
The Plankington Bank Fails Amid Turmoil and Losses
Plankington bank closes amid heavy withdrawals and ties to Lappan Bros furniture firm failures. Depositors face heavy losses as assets struggle to cover liabilities, with $210,000 owed by Lappan personal notes and overall deposits around a quarter of a million. Other towns report bankruptcies and receivership actions in related credit events.
Arsenic Found in Third Stomach of Koesters Case
Dr Wisenbeiss reports arsenic in the third stomach of the old man Frank L Koesters, with Reichs Harsh and Fleitmans tests all positive. Death attributed to poison. Annie Wagner remains in jail with limited company, reading prayer book and clutching a crucifix. Mrs Clara I Koesters will probate a will naming son Frank as executor, debts to be paid. Infant Charles Moesters stomach also sent to Eisenbeiss for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisenbeiss
Frank L. Koesters
Reich
Harsh
Fleitman
Annie Wagner
Tur Sun
Annie
Clara I Koesters
Charles Moesters
Eisenbeiss
Townsend Found Guilty of Murder Attempt on Gladstone
London June 1 William Townsend was tried on charges of attempting to murder Prime Minister Gladstone. The jury convicted him of the crime as charged but found him insane, ordering confinement during her Majesty's pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Townsend
Gladstone
Indiana Judge Olds Resigns Supreme Bench
Judge Walter Olds announces his resignation from the Indiana Supreme Court effective June 15 1887. He plans to join law partner Charles Griffin in Chicago forming Olds Griffin and will begin practice before July 1. Governor Matthews will appoint a successor, with Judge Thomas K Marshall favored by some but not confirmed.
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Walter Olds
Supreme Bench of
Indiana
Old
Chicago
Charles Griffin
Olds & Grifin
Olds
Newy
State House
Matthews
Thi Supreme
Griffin
Thomas K. Marshall
Pecpls
Bur
Supreme Bench
Clash at Main Street line as sheriffs patrols clash
Hour Warynn Indiana June 1 deputized guards sweep Main Street line as street railway opens with 80 deputies patrolling tracks. Crowds jeer but no violence yet. Fort Wayne crowds form after-dinner on Calhoun and Marist streets with several arrests and police station detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warynn
Ind
Spi
Street Railway Company
Fort Wayne
Calhoun and
Marists
St. Mary’s River
Bully for the Cadi in Police Court
Edward Gibbs, colored, appeared in police court Thursday charged with carrying a razor. The cadi ordered a $300 fine and warned the public to stop the practice. Gibbs was arrested in a saloon at the corner of TFernesses and Seventh-sty on Wednesday night.
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Cadi
Edward Gibbs
Edward
Tfernesses and
Seventh-sty
Legislature Adjourns Until January 1894 Vote Split
The New York Legislature reconvened on Thursday with the senate voting strictly along party lines to adjourn until the last Tuesday in January 1894. Watson broke with his party to support the Democrats as debates over a grand committee invitation dominated the house scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Your
Senate
Excepton
Watson
House
Smallpox Outbreak Reported Near Alexandria
Secretary Metcalf of the State health board received a telegram from Alexandria health board stating a fresh smallpox outbreak in a family of 12 near the city. The doctor visited Alexandria on Thursday to enforce sanitary and quarantine regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
State Health Board
Alexandria
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area this week
Local rains and likely thunder storms Thursday night followed by slightly cooler fair weather Friday. Outlook emphasizes unsettled conditions Thursday night with passing showers and a drop in temperatures into Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Attention Mothers Hat Sale At Dalton House
An informal notice invites shoppers to purchase a good etrew hat at Dalton's Bates House during a four day sale with a price of 25 goute for the stock, encouraging mothers to stop by and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Bates House
Briggs Case: Presbytery Appeal Sustained In Assembly
Washington June 1 The Appeal from the New York presbytery was sustained by a large vote 383 to 116 indicating defeat for Dr Briggs and his followers. The assembly debated the judgment amid low attendance with Prof Francis Brown representing Briggs and Rev Thomas Hoyt chairing a committee to draft the sense of the assembly. The report on Lane Seminary criticized the board for not accepting Prof Henry P Smith’s resignation marking renewed tension in church leadership.
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Briggs
Carlos TF. Gritfin
Hammond
Ind
Wasutheron
Presbyterian General Assembly
Francis Brown
New York
Thomas A. Hoyt
Philadelphia
H. M. Congdon
James H. Brookes
Missouri
Calvin Stewart
Nebraska
W. W. Sas
John Dickson
Henry P. Smith
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Presbytery
Griga
Wife's death prompts husband to seek investigation
John Paul Kraft, owner of a saloon at 159 W Washington, intends to investigate the death of his wife, whom he believes died under foul play. They married March 22 and lived at 187 Blakest. She left to visit relatives, vanished two weeks, later died May 22 in Noblesville area, with Dr Prunk and Mrs Haugh linked to events. Kraft vows to pursue those implicated.
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John Paul Kraft
Washington St
Blakest
Argos
Ind
Union Station
Alexander Waugh
Noblesville
Playwright Charlie Hoyt Leaves Will for Indigent Actresses
Charleston June 1 Charlie Hoyt the playwright has drafted a will converting his country home near Charleston into an endowment funded refuge for indigent actresses to be shown at the Flora Walsh home in memory of his late wife. He leaves all personal property to Bert Dasher of Indianapolis, his close friend and business manager of a troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Charlie Hoyt
Here
Flora Walsh
Bert Dasher
Indianapolis
Hoyt
Bowen Wins South Lightweight Title In 86th Round
New Orleans on June 1 reports Andy Bowen defeated Jack Liverhart in an Olympic Club bout for the light weight championship of the south and $2,000. The contest stretched to the eighty sixth round and ended near daylight.
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Bowen
Sverhoardt
New Orleans
Andy Bowen
Jack Ltverhardt
Olympic Club
Eyster Murder Case Testimony Reveals Tense Trial
Testimony in the Eyster murder case unfolds with Mrs. Eyster recounting the night of the shooting and her husband’s dying statements. Prosecution argues Parker and McAfee are guilty while defense seeks to cast doubt as testimony continues.
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Eyster
Simpson
McAfee
McAfe
Lyster
Parker
Charles Gyster
Birs. Eyster
Madie
Shyster
Mrs. Eyster
Oltzman
Parker and
MoAfes
John Veneble
Holtzman
John Venabie
Iiyster
John
McGettigan Likely to Be Street Commissioner Nominee
The Board of Public Works met in secret Thursday to fill the vacancy from Michael Burns resignation. B N McGettigan attended as the leading candidate and was reportedly offered the post. He asked for a few days to prepare his acceptance and arrange his business before replying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Murphy
Board of Public Works
Michael Burns
B.N. McGettigan
McGettigan
Cyclone Rips through Kusinary and Surrounding Areas
A devastating cyclone struck Kusinary Mississippi on Wednesday at 4 PM, killing W L Lowrie and his wife. Several others injured, including Mrs. Capt Miller John Water A V Foote Lucae Veal and Lynn Robinson. Twenty houses wrecked or damaged, churches and the city bank destroyed. Farm property, cabins and livestock suffered extensive losses across the county. Affected towns include Harrisburg Guernsey New Leadville and nearby farms. In Howard County Arkansas heavy storm caused fatalities County assessor Stewart and two children killed as houses collapsed bridges washed away and rail service halted.
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Candy Timber Company
Wm. Martin
Judge Gibson
Guernsey
New Leadville
Alors
Ark
Howard County
Stewart
Arkansas & Louisiana
Plucky Correspondent Attacks Hawaiian Provisional Government
New York Herald reporter Charles Nordhoff in Honolulu publishes a trenchant critique of the provisional government. He accuses it of suppressing free speech and press, failing financially, and yielding to the Annexation Club. Nordhoff notes partial apologies and identifies signers of the lottery bill petition, while naming three who did not sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Nordhoff
New York Herald
Honolulu
Gawail
Herald
Hoeasya
Nordhof
Beliburath Murder Shock in Caseyville District
Brazil Ind June 1 Special Marshal Leaderback arrested Aaron Burkett and Edward Keeler of Pratt mines for the murder of Leslie Bell of Cardonia shot on Caseyville main street. Jim Johnson remained at large. Bell approached unarmed when fired upon. motive unknown. Murder occurred in Parke county, assailants from Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Bell
Brazil
Ind
Marshal Leaderback
Caseyville
Aaron Burkett
Edward Keeler
Pratt Mines
Leslie Hell
Cardonia
Jim Johnson
Patterson
Bell
Parke County
Clay
Be Knows Nothing About Any Proposed Changes
Pittsburg stockholder H S McKee arrived in the city and registered at the Denison hotel. He said the visit related to routine business such as track laying and streetcar extensions with no anticipated changes to the officers. President Mason confirmed it was routine and there would be no soon changes. Royalty at the Races notes Infants Eulalia at Hotel Savoy, attending Morris Park races and dining with Whitelaw Reid. Prince Antonio was photographed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Seliers Mckee
Pittsburg
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Denison Hotel
Mason
Ickee
Sun
Wes
Ollicigl
New York
Eulalia
Hotel Savoy
Morris Park
Whitelaw Reid
Prince Antonio
Disastrous Blaze at Farmers Mine Shuts Plant
A stormy night in Y Bursville Ohio saw lightning strike the shaft top of the Farmers' mine igniting a fire. The blaze spread to adjacent buildings destroying the entire site, with losses around $10000 and about 200 men left unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Bursville
Dyeing and Cleaning Smaith'sa Dye Works Ad
Smaith'sa dye works at 57 N Peanuglynantea offers dyeing and cleaning services displayed in a brief local ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smaith’sa Dye Works
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Richards
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Charles Eigieberg
Riss Netana
Aseed
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Plankington
Under & Heavy Run
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