Murderers FACE death verdict in tense court scene
In a crowded courtroom Judge Cox reads the death sentence for two convicted murderers, Parker and McAfee, as jurors are praised for their care. Family members react with grief, while prisoners are shackled and escorted to jail. Prosecution officials are thanked by a sobbing grandmother.
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Wynter
Cox
Porter
McAfee
MccAfee
Second St
Holtzman
Parker
Ed. McAfee
John Parker
Annie Watsky defends Annie Wagner in murder case mixup
A woman named Annie Watsky says she believes Annie Wagner is innocent and that a mistaken identity led to the Koesters murder link. She describes visiting the jailed prisoner with a relative of the alleged killer and cites purchasing rat poison near Lorst’s drug store at the same period.
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Annie Wagner
Annie Watsky
Chadwick St
Koesters
World Fair Project Fails in Cucaco Shock
Butler Lowry, a major real estate dealer, made an assignment Monday morning. Liabilities total $80,000 with assets covering it. Judge Tuthill appointed Chas Q Boal receiver for the Harvey Hore investment company and the Harvey World’s Fair hotel company, with combined liabilities of $189,000 and assets of $160,000. Tix Gov Chase traveled to Kokomo to present indictments against him in the Greentown bank failure, hoping to prove fraudulent intent.
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Cucaco
Butler Lowry
Tuthill
Chas, Q. Boal
Harvey Hore Investment Company
Harvey World’s Fair Hotel Company
Tix-Gov
Newspaper Correspondent Rescued From Lynching Mob
H. K. Ford, a Dundas based newspaper correspondent, was nearly lynched by ten men in white gowns and masks after publishing critical reports on Bills revival meetings and a minister. Ford escaped hanging when his brother fired a rifle, wounding at least one assailant. Ford plans warrants against those involved.
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Nowpisnenp
Minn
H. K. Ford
Dundas
Ife
Ford
Will
City executive meeting call sparks party dispute
A draft petition circulated for a Friday meeting of the Democratic city executive committee to select a candidate for the city convention triggers battles between Downing and Sullivan factions. Chairman Taggart defends his timing while Downing supporters condemn the move as a trap in the auditor’s office.
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Taggart
Bronday
Toste
Court House
Tiros
TauGare
Downing
Tageart
Sullivan Folks
Sasitade
Jis
Paggart
Dr. Taggart
Burnham's Cafe put under receiver by Indiana trust company
A receiver was appointed for Burnham's Cafe by Judge Harper after lawsuits filed by 8 D Cave and Joseph Littler alleged misappropriation and reckless management by George W Burnham. Induced capital and unpaid notes at National Bank of Indianapolis and Capital National Bank were cited. Board of Trade election proceeded with Irving Gordon likely to win the vice presidency.
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Indiana Trust Company
Burnham Cafe
Harper
D. Cave
Joseph W. Listler
Cave
Littler
George W. Burnham
Burnham
National Bank of Indianapolis
Capital National Bank
Kern & Bailey
Boaré of Trade
Board of Trade
Board
Irving
Gordon
Harrison at the Fair Opens for Ex-President Harrison Visit
Cucaco June 12 There was an entire absence of display as ex President Harrison and party arrived by private car from Indianapolis. The party stayed at the Lakota hotel in a parlor suite with flowers and a simple breakfast. Thomas Palmer hosted and greeted the ex president before they toured the grounds with officials at the administration building.
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Cucaco
Harrison
Sjienj
JE Harrison
Baby Meier
Bicelee
Iald
Drs. Dimick
Indianapolis
Twenty-Secors-St
Party Grove
Secon
Michigan-eve
Thirteenth-st
Thomas Wr. Palmer
International Typographical Union Convention Opens in Madison Hall
The forty first annual convention of the International Typographical Union gathered in Madison hall Chicago on June 12. Mayor Carter Harrison welcomed delegates and James Griffin of Chicago union No. 16 spoke for local printers. Key aims include nine hour day, a uniform label, and restructured representation reducing 250 to 75 delegates. The "woman question" in Massachusetts tops pending issues.
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Crroaco
International Typographical Union
Madison Hall
Sission
Win
Prescott
Carter H. Harrison
James Griffin
Chicago Union No. 16
Recesa
Junich
Massachusetts
Drowned mother and children found in Warner Township
A 24 year old wife of a farmer, near Warner township, was found drowned in a shallow stream Sunday, with her two children aged 4 and 6 months later discovered. She reportedly held them under water before taking her own life and left a letter referencing frugality and sacrifice.
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Tarver
Warner Township
Here
Pep
Ims
John Osmund Executed in Electric Chair for MURDER
John L. Osmund, wife and cousin killer, was executed in the electric chair Monday at dawn. He spent the night in sleep, showed remorse, and received family before the ritual. Witnesses and clergy attended as 1700 volts coursed, then faded to one volt, ending his life. Osmund murdered wife Mary and cousin John Burebell in New York on October 1, 1591, after jealousy and quarrels.
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Sing Siva
John L. Osmund
John Durchell
LHS A
Osmund
Tie Xwoks
Lle
Simon
Gswound
den Dursten
Ycoom
Hiedrician Davis
Connaughton
Father Creec
John TL. Oamund
Mary
John Burebell
Armand
New York
Burebell
Ete
Reehland Pallister
Jolly Board Discusses Street Changes and Paving Plans
Mayors and residents clashed at the board meeting over Central avenue realignment, ground dedication, and asphalt paving on Talbolt and Broadway streets. The board considered moving street railway poles, ordered removal of a fountain, and faced petitions for paving from Seventh to Fourteenth on Talbolt and for Broadway.
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Denny
Board of Public Works
Martindale
Central Ave
Conduitt
Birs
Jackson
Sheavrus
Charles Ek. Reynolds
Dr. Ailen
John Arythur
Mississippi
Maryland
Conpany
Blorry Vefrees
Jones
Lim
Citizens’ Company
Talbott Ave
South Bros
Eli
Train Robbers in Cal Shootout Leaves Deputy Wounded
Evans and Sontag, famed Coles train robbers, clashed with deputies 15 miles east of Visaris California. Moang died, Deputy Jackson wounded, Sontag fled to the mountains. About 40 shots fired as a posse pursued Vans. Also an ad note about Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials and a 25 cent straw hat offer at Dalton's Bates House.
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Visaris
Cal
Lizzie Borden Inquest Testimony Excluded by Court
Lizzie Borden appeared weary in New Bedford court as arguments over admissibility of inquest testimony concluded with the ruling that her statements given under questioning at the inquest could not be used at the trial. Prosecutors argued for admission, while defense contended the evidence was obtained under pressure and without proper cautions. The judge ruled the testimony inadmissible, the defense celebrating the decision as a major victory.
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Indiana School of Embalming
Girton’s
Masonic Hall
Frank
Currie
Patterson
N.J
Mildred Miller
Clarence A
Joseph Councelman
Michigan City
United States
Stewart
Conuncelman
Weverly
Glorgan County
William Young
Street Railway Company
Indianapolis
William
Haughville
Alsziri Job
Virginia Ave
Parry Manufacturing Company
James Whitcomb Riley
Meredith Nicholson
Lew Wallace
Edward Eggleston
Douglas Shirley
Prigs Club
Ilinovis St. Motor No
College-ave
Sixteenth-st
Centralave
State Soldiers
Illorg’ Monument Commission
Chicago
Capitol City Business College
Grond
Butler
Butler University
Fishback
William Hutchinson
Lopper Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Sutton Manufacturing Company
Hopper Company
Sutton Company
Winter
Charles Strauss
Allen Hightshue
Piaintiit
Wayne Township
Brratus
Ida Jackson
Sadie Boyer
Julius
Nellie Many
Annie Miller
Carl
Mrs. Thelen
Chas
Clara Schwem
Dearus
Emma Smash
C. J. Deschler
David G. Porter
Mary Dickey
O. C. Dean
Susan A. Shepler
Francis M. Parker
Effie Childers
Philip Hall
Addie Robb
Harry E. Gleberman
Julia
Solomon
William Jasper
Jettie Cephas
Billsworth Conner
Eva Milligan
Isanne W. East
Lawvada Wright
Otto Long
Annie Hutsel
Joseph Ridings
Dora Lindeman
New Berrono
Mass
Lizzie Borden
Cours
Protoxy Moody
Robinson
Jia
Vniltie House
Freedom
God Save
the Commonwealth
Moody
Liz“ie Gorden
Biss Borden
Joseph Hyde
Fall River
Alica Russell
Lizzie
Iliss Jussell
Forged benefit theater may feature full stage view
The Dramatic Hall event presents Liebert Wayne and company in Forgiven for a charity benefit at the Park. A novelty shows every curtain raised and ceiling lights visible as scenery is cleared between acts. Cast and crew include Harry Cursox, Charles Duchene, Ulmer Coukus, Otto Leonard, Luke Bergen, Oliver Reed, U. S. Gri, and Larry Scriminger. Also notes stage mechanics and a souvenir toast from the Boston lodge. New York Times report adds that 1242 congressmen answered on Sherman silver repeal. 88 favor repeal, 20 oppose, and eight undecided.
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Arondly
Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
The
Liebert Wayne and Company
Ala
Sceny Suilters
Ltarry Scriminger
Tlymuan
Tree
Faling
Boston
TM. A
Lery
Anup
Ane
the Times
German Pythians Rally Against German Ritual Ban
About 75 delegates and proxies from Pythian lodges in the United States met at Maennercher hall to protest the supreme lodge decision excluding German from ritual. They plan resolutions for the August Washington meeting in 1694 demanding repeal and argue the German ritual is essential for many locals.
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Pythias
United States
Maennercher Hall
Texing
Supreme Lodge
K. of P
Wham
Washington, D. C
Chas. H. Kies
New York
Sum
Lathe Workers End Strike with Wage Increase Accord
The lathe workers union and contracting fathers settled late Saturday as contractors conceded a 50 cent per day wage raise. Peraifor Vail had not signed yet but unions expect his assent. Twelve strikers returned Monday. eight intended to start Tuesday. A scab was recruited but joined the union. The union declared the Contracting Fathers' association defunct and framed the agreement as individual contractor action.
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Somerfield
Graham
P. Gebhart
Jesse Koseh
Peraifor Vail
Iabergs
N Lave
Iati
Contracting Jathers’ Association
Cardinal Gibsons Spinwars Opening for Sunday
Cardinal Gibson of Baltimore endorses Sunday opening of the world’s fair. He argues the day serves working people and that Sabbath recreation can be innocent. He contends fears of threats to the Sabbath are unfounded and cites the French Revolution as evidence against eradicating Sunday observance. The old Puritan Sabbath is said to be departed yet Sunday pleasures can be wholesome and necessary. In federal court Judge Baker disposed of seven cases including Carrie Sussdon and others on revenue charges. penalties ranged from fines to bonds and prison terms.
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Pawer
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Ting
Federal Coute
Baker
United States Court
Materal Stewart
Carrie Sussdon
Carrie Rush
Carrie J Fobnson
Inbank Grabach
Valenting Kolesiak
South Bend
Kolesigh
Grabash
Boon Grove
Marion County
Joseph Councilman
Winfield Lybarger
Fort Wayne
John F. Farrell
Explosion Shatters Windows In Front Of Public Prosecutor
An explosion near the public prosecutor's residence in Antwerp on Monday shattered all windows in the house and nearby homes. The neighborhood was deserted and no injuries were reported. Officials believe a criminal with a grudge against the prosecutor planned the attack.
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Antwerp
Mistaken Consumptives and Liver Remedy
In treating lung and bronchial diseases doctors note liver involvement and advocate hepatic treatment. Dr Stephen son of Ovreusboro Kentucky reports prescribing Simmons Liver Regulator with entire satisfaction to aid cure of the lungs.
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Stephenson, M, D
Ovreusboro, Ky
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