Insane Father Slays Children Then Kills Himself
Baltimore dispatch reports Edgar Harris, a 36 year old letter carrier, shot his four children in bed and killed two before turning the gun on himself. George, 11, Ada, 6, Willa, 14, were wounded or dead as Harris, driven by grief over his wife’s February death, planned the massacre with a revolver and knives found in his room. nine year old Edgar escaped.
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George Harris
Ada. Harris
Edgar
Iola
Korris
Woman from Marion attempts suicide in Indianapolis life history told
Nellie Lavelle a 19 year old domestic from Marion Ind tried to kill herself using five cents worth of reform. She endured a troubled past from a convent to the Door of Hope and Salvation Army enlistment before marrying and divorcing. Hospital treatment followed and authorities reported her fragile condition while officials discussed public works contracts and sewer and walk improvements in the city.
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Nellie Lavelle
J. A. Perin
Abu Ashsr
Dr. Thomas
Indianapolis
Marion
Ind
Reform School
Buchanan
Convent of the Good Shepherd
Salvation Army
Pew
Door of Hope
Hope
Angell All Right Michigan Professor to Turkey
The sultan’s objections to Dr James B Angell of Michigan as minister to the United States have been withdrawn. The state department was notified that Angell will be warmly welcomed after officials clarified misunderstandings about his Congregational church ties and political aims.
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Dr. Angell
Washington
James B. Angell
Michigan
United States
State Department
Perret
Terrell
Dr Angell
Congregational Church
Siltan
Turkey
Max the Great Dane Dies After Strychnine Attack
Albert Miller and Dr. Charles F. Conger observed Max a Great Dane of 85 pounds and seven feet in length die after a maliciously administered dose of strychnine. The dog, friendly to children and the weak, weighed about 85 pounds and measured seven feet five inches from nose to tail. The incident ended with mortally convulsive suffering and a plan to create a rug from the dog’s skin.
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Max
Albert Miller
Massachiueects-five
Jor. Conger
Calo
Miller
France
Commencement for Class of 1897 at Institute for the Deaf
The Class of 1897 graduation at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb had 12 graduates, two under 18. Gov. Mount gave the address after an invocation. Essays by Mark Lawson and Harry A. Arnot, with multiple student recitations, followed. The 12-member school near the courthouse on E Washington St. is led by Principal William Willard. A campus picnic and farewell supper preceded early Thursday departures for home.
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Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Gov. Mount
Peple
Mark Lawson
Harry Allen Arnot
Howard Brown Overheiser
Pernila Miller
Arley Andrew McCormack
Grace Hall
Elmer Lozo Stevick
William Otto Bippus
William H. Engle
George H. Schultz
David C. Strean
William A. Heagie
E. Washington St
Court House
William Willard
Residents press for Pogue's Run park plan in northeast Indianapolis
A citizen group tours the Pogue's Run site with Park Commissioners to seek a park purchase. They press for land acquisition and public improvements, citing water front access and the need to secure funding from the city and commissioner support.
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Claypool
Perry
Park Board
Eupines Rr
Tah Power
Coneredler Joluser
Cetnuedhman Mbarity
Pogue
Teesday
Wip
Cormmissionere
Holt
Lins Wit
Wo B. Wells
Cam Milter
Wehae
Mello
Adil Mar
Maur
Alome Posies
Bele
Luis
Nu Mereus Sprives
Thomas
Campbell
Park Verdes
Iowa Campbel
Iowa Campbel To Geodiate Well Is Out As Feet Deep At Witter
Nederborinoad
Sarapdoe
Syares
Chpcran
Maiber
Teeeb
Bey
Janey
Owe Mindhoates
Johnven
Beth Staeberrees
Chen
Fer
Anar
Paris
Parneses
Capiroiler Jamisen
Roment
Enthusiastic Silverites cheer Bryan at Union Station visit
A large crowd gathers as William Jennings Bryan arrives at Indianapolis Union Station for a bimetallism lecture. He is greeted warmly by supporters including Mayor Taggart and ex-Gov Matthews. The event leads to a dinner at the Grand Hotel and a later stop in Cleveland, with Camp Gray arranging the meeting and Taggart named chairman.
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W.o. Bryan
Union Station
Wulook
Fle Q
Matthews
Taggart
OW. Brabbins
Bryan
Taylo
Mateh
Meridiaiest
Washington
Linois
Grand Hotel
Tate
Teo
Cntrance
Wren Alt Bryatt
Robbins
Ofump Gray
Thomas Tageart
Cov
Hawkins
Thomas Taggart
Tareart
Fac
Mr. Bryan
Claude Matthews
Franklin Landers
Meade
Tie
Geneeatie Party
Partive
Laeke
AL Payon
Wwe
Wodle Wien
Mary
Tomlinson Hall
Denixon Hotel
Rathbone Sisters
Din
Grand
Tadianapolis
Cleveland
Gov
Judge McCabe
Judge Howard
John Wy. Kern
Jacob Dunn
W. W. Robbins
Isaac N. Bradwell
S. M. Ralston
Martin
Wallace E
Democratic State Central Committee
Chas. M. Cooper
Chas. W. Bridges
H.C. Bell
Neal M. Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Camp Gray
Bradwell
T. Taggart
Tomlins Hall
Mr. Taggart
Messrs
Bridges
Meridian
Washington Sto
Hanna's Ohio drive to seal Republican victory plan
James Creelman reports Hanna aims to secure a Republican machine in Ohio by leveraging funds from the McKinley campaign and top campaigners. The strategy delays action on Cuba to rally voters before fall elections, hoping to restore Hanna to the Senate and tilt party lines in his favor.
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Hanna
Senate
BU Watts
Fens
Flo
Congress
McKinley
Cleveland
Spain
Jlunna
Public Works Bids Rejected and New Asphalt Adopted
The Board of Public Works threw out all bids for the Wirst1 improvement from St. Clair St to Tenth St and adopted broader specs to allow the German Kentucky Asphalt Co to reduce prices. An electric light is ordered at Cornell Ave and Twenty-fifth St. The city civil engineer's department is allotted 2 775.70.
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St. Oclair St
Prn & Bit
Germa Krenptucky Asphalt Company
Cornell Ave
Wentr-Fifth
North-st
William FE
English
Samuel Rittenhose
T. H. & IL. Railroad Company
Jones' Dusiless Oats Attract Low Priced Apparel
A compact ad from Jones' Dusiless Oats lists suits at 15 dollars and trousers at 3.50 dollars. The notice cites The Tuller at 95 S Illinois Street in Peoria, signaling a sale or special listing for clothing and horse feed related items.
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Jones
Tuller
S. Illinois
Frozen to the Truth About the Challenge Iceberg Refrigerator
Hardware firm Hildebrand Hardware Co promotes the Challenge Iceberg Refrigerator praising low ice use, large storage, strong construction, and efficient circulation.
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Challenge
Iceberg Refrigerators
Hildebrand Hardware Co
Meridian-at
Hildebrand Hardware Ca
Public safety board to hear Capt Hoyle abuse charge
The Board of public safety will meet in regular session Wednesday night to hear charges against Capt. Simeon Hoyle of engine company No. 1. filed by Ezra Hamilton of hook and ladder No. 32 alleging a curse at a fire over ladder pace. The commission may also discuss specifications for a new police telegraph system.
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Board of Public Safety
Simeon Hoyle
Engine Company No. 1
Ezra Hamilton
Hook and Ladder Company No. 32
Hoyle
Movie
New Mail Box System Heads to Indianapolis
A month hence Indianapolis will implement a new mail collection and distribution system. W. P. Bellman of Washington arrived to introduce it. Each house gets a mail box costing 2.50 to 6.60 dollars with a metal tag signaling the carrier. The carrier will stop, collect mail, and deliver the order on his return trip.
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Indianapolis
W. P. Bellman
Washington
State medical board reviews licenses amid doubts
The State board of medical examination and registration is in session again assessing license applications for medicine and midwifery. Wednesday the table was cleared of those beyond doubt while doubtful cases are being collected with evidence. No applications have been rejected yet.
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State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
State travel funds await November availability
Factory inspector McAbee will spend no more on travel statewide until the state pays his traveling expenses. An oversight delays the appropriation until November, and the auditor currently refuses travel expense claims. The attorney general will be asked for an opinion, and McAbee has consulted Gov Mount. One contingent fund might be drawn on till November.
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McAbee
Gov. Mount
Bicycle Parties at Blacherne Cafe Lunch Spot
A brief notice promotes the Blacherne Cafe at Vermont and Meridian streets as a quiet place offering all-day service. It highlights Banqueta and supper parties as a specialty for patrons after long runs and late returns.
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Blacherne
Vermont and
Meridian Sts
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