Jealous lover kills and shoots wife then kills self
George Taylor shot Belle Brown twice at 250 Virginia Ave before turning the gun on himself, dying from a heart shot. Belle Brown, 32, was wounded in the abdomen and left thigh as she fled with help from nearby firemen and police. The couple had cohabited and faced renewed advances from Taylor after his prison term.
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Virginia-ave
Belle Brown
George “Taylor
Taylor
Virginia Ave
Clara Bell
Brown
Wali
George
Spb Rolae
Kregele
Colbert
Klingensmith
Kregelo
Coombs
Giiby
Sun
Suicidal Swede After Jilted Love In East Boston
Alfred F. Smith, a Swede, shot himself after a pretty girl in East Boston refused him. His uncle in Sweden allegedly cheated him out of his fortune. In Indianapolis, W. H. Schmidt denies rumors that manager Spence will be deposed, claiming his leadership is satisfactory and urging firmer control of club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alfred F. Smith
Sweden
Spence
W. H. Schmidt
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Portrait of General Harrison to Hang in Convention Hall
Mrs Gen Harrison traveled to Chicago on Tuesday with a crayon portrait of the General by Mrs J T Jenkins. The Harrison club will display the artwork in the convention hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Harrison
Chicago
J.T. Jenkins
Harrison Club
Convention
Blaine Opposes Nomination. Sherman Favored for President
James G. Blaine writes from Scotland that he will not permit the use of his name in the presidential nomination and would not accept it even if offered unanimously. He backs Senator John Sherman as his choice and pledges support to the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Pittsburg
B. F. Jones
Republican National Committee
Chicago
James G. Blaine
Scotland
Blaine
Real Estate Activity Surges With Transfers Near Fifty Thousand
Real estate week shows improvement as transfers approach $50,000 with church and individual dealings. Notable moves include Protestant Episcopal Church trustees selling a lot to W. W. Winslow for 2600 and two lots to W. H. Morrison for 2600 and 2778. Additional parcels change hands including Duncan’s subdivision and Brightwood lots. Building permits total $17,910 across three days, signaling renewed construction interest. Major permits include A Kreitlein block at 278 to 284 S Illinois St for 6000 and several cottages and frame houses downtown and near avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
W. W. Winslow
W. H. Morrison
Wim. Wallace
Eliza Stephens
Duncan
Outlet 18
James H. Baldwin
Patrick J. Mullaney
Brightwood
Washington Township
Martha Mounts
Marcus L. Brown
A. Kreitlein
S. Twinois St
F. M. Selly
Hoyt Ave
B. F. French
Indiana Ave
HE. A. Wert
Christian-ave
Ash-st
Wilson
B&gn
Velawate-st
Charles Lambur
Mississippi
Seventh-st
Wordy conflict at Grand hotel over political insult
An enthusiastic young Republican accused Dan Voorhees of being the worst old rebel as a clerk with strong Democratic principles defended himself. The Indiana senator then intervened while buying a paper, calming the scene at the Grand hotel cigar stand on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wordy
Dan Voorhees
United States
Grand Hotel
Indiana
Avon Mills to Shut Down July First
Mills to close down on July 1 when current wares scale expires awaiting settlement of Mills tariff bill. Reporting from Pittsburg, Pa. June 18. Special.
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Avon
Pirtsburg
Hanlan Wins Sculling Race in Sydney Nova Scotia
Ed Hanlan won Tuesday's sculling rate by six lengths in Sydney Nova Scotia on June 13, a race for 500 pounds a side, marking a decisive victory for the competitor.
Town Topics Highlights From Indiana News
George Cousins 88 N Illinois street reports robbery of a gold watch Wednesday morning. The Merchants Insurance Co of New York withdraws from Indiana. First Baptist church moves its picnic date from next Wednesday to Friday. Clermont citizen L N Johnson dies Tuesday morning. funeral Wednesday. Woods and Marshal Hawkins retire from Fort Wayne after Tuesday court with no major cases. Thieves rob Eagle clothing store Tuesday night, escaping with cash and drawer. police lack clues. Illinois Central bonds redemption filed in secretary of state for $15 million to United States Trust Co NY on March 31. funds borrowed to improve the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cousins
N. Ilinois Sr
Merchants’ Insurances Company
New York
Indiana
First Baptist Church
L. N. Johnson
Clermont
Sacks
Woods
Hawkins
Fort Wayne
Additional State Man trampling incident and alleged assault
Fred Senheim was trampled by two men while aiding a blind man in Evansville and may die. The text notes widespread mad dog sightings in Wabash with several killed. Ada Gowans of New Albany accuses Wm McDonald of attempting to outrage her by seizing her throat and trying to drag her into a lumber yard. She is 18. he is 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Senheim
Evansville
Wabash
Ada Gowans
New Albany
Wm. McDonald
McDonald
Undertaker Sawed Off Leg at George Simon Funeral
On Long Island the funeral of George Simon of Breslin L L revealed rumors of corpse disfigurement. An exhumation showed the left leg had been sawn off, alleged to permit coffin fitting. Citizens threaten the undertaker. officials probe past incidents and fear further exhumations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Simon
Breslin
L. L
Lough on Scarlett Deceived Harrison Club in Florida
In Oscella Florida on February 12 a man named Scarlett claimed Florida delegates would back Harrison and earned club hospitality. Telegraph later declared Scarlett a liar not a delegate or alternate, noting he sought favor with Gresham and Harrison factions to mislead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Fla
Fuire
Scarlett
H. L. Anderson
Gresham
Florida
Harrisonites
Emperor Better After Gentle Medical Intervention
Potsdam reports the emperor is improved after doctors relieved an epiglottis and esophagus inflammation with a soft rubber tube fed through the mouth. He rested well and breathed easier Wednesday morning, though his condition again grew critical by afternoon as of Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsdam
Balfour Inquisition Targets Irish National League
Dublin reports that Mr. Balfour has opened a persecution to break the Irish national league. An inquisition has led to arrests and imprisonment of several league members on alleged testimony, with some seized for refusing to testify before this unauthorized tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Dublin
Balfour
Irish National League
Senator Voorhees backs Thurman as ticket strong in theory
Senator Voorhees, stopping at the Grand hotel en route to Washington, says Cleveland and Thurman form a good ticket and a wining one though Thurman may not carry his own state. He favors a well chosen Democratic slate and notes personal preference for a Nebo state candidate. He departs at 8:30 Wednesday and expects the full Democratic victory. depopulation of the city continues with large train traffic to Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis with Knights of Pythias departures. Gas companies warn against laying pipes within two feet of existing lines and threaten non liability for damages.
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Thurman
Gray
Senator Voorhees
Grand Hotel
Washington
Sun
Cleveland
Indiana
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple
The Strange Disappearance of a Dayton Workman
An anonymous telegram from Cincinnati reports Michael Madden a Dayton boiler maker killed after a Delhi train robbery rumor says his body lay in Dinsis. The telegram claims he was knocked from an engine and disposed of on trains near Cincinnati and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cineinwans
Dayton
Delhi
Michael Adden
Eden
Cincinnati
Dinsis
Madden
Clinois
Riolous Solons Noisy Scenes in the Mouse at Washington
Washington June 1 Spl In the house Bayne tried to grant veterans in government service leave of absence to attend Gettysburg. Regular order blocked a tariff debate distraction sparked a political controversy led by Spinola Brumm and Nutting. Senate Sherman introduced an international arbitration tribunal bill to promote peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bayne
Jate
Spinola
Brumm
Nutting
Senate
Sherman
Is Heiler Insane Declared by Commission Before Seen
Albert H. Miller druggist was declared insane by a commission on Tuesday after an inquest and commitment. He protested that the investigation occurred without his knowledge but admitted the injury and suffering, aided by Dr. Marsee, while noting he had recovered. The commission visited him at his brother's home before filing the order Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Miller
Sun
Marsee
Peculiar accident claims life of nine year old girl
In New York on June 13 a man named Wm J Landon was hanging paper at home using large shears. He placed them on a stepladder and as he moved up another step the shears fell and struck his nine year old daughter Florence on the head. She died within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wm. J. Landon
Florence
Supreme Court Decisions Wednesday reported in Indiana cases
Supreme Court decisions issued Wednesday include 1324 William S Tower admr v Hartford et al in Switzerland D C affirmed. 18274 John S Spier v Lorel da Whitesell in Scott C C affirmed. 1488 Harry Torr auditor v Michael Corcoran in Cass C C affirmed. 12922 James M Justice Jr v James M Justice Jr in Cass C C re hearing denied. 14297 Jesse Commons v Sarah Commons Rush C C petition for rehearing overruled by Zollars J. 14277 William Weir v State of Indiana re hearing denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wm. S. Tower
Admr
Phillip T. Hartford
Switzerland
D. C
Elliott
John S. Spier
Lorelda Whitesell
Scott C. C
Hawk
Harry Torr
Ax Rel
Michael Corcoran
Cass C. C
Mitchell
James M. Justice, Jr
Jesse Commons
Sarah Commons
Rush C.C
Zollars
Wm. Weir
State of Indiana
Free Lecture on Ethical Culture Movement at Plymouth Church
William M. Salter of Chicago will lecture at Plymouth Church Wednesday evening on The Basis of the Ethical Culture Movement. The talk is free and all are invited. W P Fishback will preside and Salter may answer questions about the movement at the New Denison hotel Thursday. Mrs Sheridan Dead. SomERSET Ohio June 13 Mrs Sheridan mother of the suffering general died Tuesday. She will be buried Thursday and her death will not be known to her son Faehnoe Will Stay in Jail. The habeas corpus request in Henry J Jaehne boodler alderman case denied by Judge Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Salter
Chicago
Plymouth Church
W. P. Fishback
Mr. Salter
New Denison Hotel
Faehnoe
New York
Henry J. Jaehne
Benedict
Mechanical Marines complete lack of engineers' guppuss
J. W. Ralph and the Mechanical Marines finish a project related to the Reedy elevator at 67 Ingalls block. The note records an engineering agency and personnel status with brief location reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ralph
Ingalls Block
Dudley Franchise Not Offered to Citizens Company
A Sun reporter questions Col Holloway about rumors the Dudley electric street railway franchise was offered for sale to the Citizens' company. Holloway calls the claim absolutely false, noting an expired option and a Chicago syndicate inquiry, and asserts the Dudley franchise is not for sale and will be built if the city grants right to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Citizens’ Company
Chicago
Johnsons
Holmes
Citizens
Not a Strong Case Against Doc Alexander in Forgery Trial
Alexander faces a progressing criminal court trial on forgery accusations with jurors impaneled. Witnesses testified about handwriting on a note and letter, some attributing it to him and others denying his authorship. The defense contends the evidence is circumstantial and equivocal, anticipating a possible acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc” Alexamiler
Alexander
A. Abromet
Walter Cox
Johnson
Alexander’s
R. F
George Catterson
I. C. Johnson
Jesse Johnson
Hugo Hug
Mendelssohn's Last Concert at Plymouth Church
A sizable Plymouth church audience attended the Mendelssohn Society’s season finale. The concert opened with Handel’s The Messiah featuring solos by W. J. Hammond and others, followed by organ and vocal solos by Prof. Paul Bahr F H Hemstreet and Mrs. Schurman. A Walker duet and a Spades violin piece complemented the program, ending with the Inflammatus chorus from Stabat Mater sung by the chorus with Mrs. Hammond as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn
Plymouth Church
Mendelssohn Society
Handel
W. J. Hammond
Henry Schurman
W. O. Daggett
Charles Hanson
Prof
Paul Bahr
F. H. Hemstreet
Anna
Sadie Walker
M. H. Spades
Hammond
Child Killed By Mortar Box Accident in Cincinnati
Six year old Frank Kellerman of Kindel Avenue was crushed to death when a mortar box toppled onto him in the morning. Police report suggests accidental entrapment as the child attempted to move the box. Investigating officers are reviewing the scene and statements from family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Frank Kellerman
Kindelaye
Ex Gov Porter Smiles Over Journal Editorial Page
Ex Governor Porter sat in the New Denison house lobby on a Wednesday morning and smiled at the Journal's editorial page. The moment prompted questions about any significance behind the gesture and its possible meaning for current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
New Denison House
Journal
Market report on grain and hogs June 13 specialty
Inspectors report shows corn 9 cars oats 5 hay 3 and oat 1 car. total receipts flour 1,000 bushels, wheat 3,600, corn 13,200, oats 31,700, rye 1,600, barley 1,280, hay 3 cars. Shipments include flour 1,750, wheat 2,400, corn 6,600, oats 29,700, rye 1,200, barley 0, hay 2 cars. Bid table lists No 2 Mediterranean wheat 91 cents, corn prices varied by grade, oats bids and August terms noted. Local grain market described as sick with little wheat demand, corn inquiries rising. oats inquiries increasing. Hog receipts estimated 4,000 with active bid 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 dollars. cattle steady with 20 cars and sheep steady with 4 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Market prices for grains and meats in Chicago report
The notice lists closing and bid prices for Wheat Corn and Oats in June July and August with quotes for Pork Lard Short ribs and other commodities. Prices include bids and specific dates and markets such as Chicago and New York. The document ends with a vendor ad for Parlor Goods at Wm L Elder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Cora
Wits
Sant
Poisoner of Three Dies Yet Unproven Motives
Philadelphia report shows Mrs. John Whiteling, 40, jailed on three charges of deliberate murder after arsenic found in the remains of her husband and two children. Exhumations followed sudden deaths on March 20 April 25 and May 26 at 1227 Cadwallader street. She initially denied the charges but confessed when told bodies were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Whiteling
Cadwallader St
Whiteling
Bertha
William
Ashbridge
Knights Parade Draws Massive Cincinnati Crowd
The city buzzed with a Knights of Columbus parade witnessed by about 50,000 marchers and at least 250,000 spectators along the route. The Indiana brigade drew loud applause as it advanced through the crowded streets in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
K. of P
Indiana Brigade
Sheridan Will Lips, So the Physicians are Anserting at Present
Washington June 18 Gen Sheridan suffered a bad spell after midnight and recovered. His physicians now express belief he will ultimately recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spi
Sheridan
Western Travel Demand Drops Spur Western Rail Traffic Worries
Railroad officials report a sharp fall in western rail traffic with agents rushing east to learn causes. Western business has been nearly dead for two to three weeks, while eastern passenger travel rises and tourist rates set for the 18th amid growing inquiries.
Encompatible Couples Divorces Filed in Local Court
Lewis W. Weirick a policeman seeks divorce from Alice citing cruelty profanity and evil associations. they wed in November 1877 in Bloomington Illinois and he seeks custody of their three children. Minnie M Stellwager and Henry E Stellwager file for divorce in New York from 1884 and 1885 abandonment. Nellie Baird seeks separation and custody of three children from Joseph R. Married here in 1833.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Weirick
Pollics
Alice
Bloomington
Ill
Minnie M. Stellwager
Henry E. Stellwager
New York
Nellie Baird
Joseph R
Plaitiff
Thief Nabbed After Break-In at 886 E Washington St
Patterson saw a man enter the grocery at 886 EK Washington Street by forcing the door around midnight Tuesday. He helped capture the burglar, identified as Mike Boler, who was jailed pending grand jury action. Boler implicated William Lyons, who was also arrested on conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Billy Patterson
Washington St
Jong
Mike Boler
Prand
William Lyons
Indiana Tourists Head Abroad for European Trip
Judge A. M. Cunning of Martinsville Prof and Mrs Joseph Swain Blooming ton Miss Irene Lindley Evansville Miss Carrie Monical and Miss Minnie Lindley Brooklyn and Mr C P Jacobs will depart Wednesday morning for Europe visiting Ireland Great Britain Scotland Germany Austria Switzerland Italy and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cunning
Martinsville
Joseph Swain
Bloomington
Irene Lindley
Evansville
Carrie Monical
Minnie’ Lindley
Brooklyn
Indiana Illinois Weather Update Brisk Winds and Rain
A weather bulletin warns brisk to fresh southerly winds across Indiana and Illinois with stationary temperatures and local rain. Strong gusts may affect coastal and inland areas, with brief heavier showers possible in the afternoon. Citizens are advised to monitor local forecasts for changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ilinois
Girls Out of Work Watch the Wanted Help Column
The notice advises readers to scan the Wanted Help column in Tae aoe You for leads to good jobs. It suggests checking regularly to find promising employment opportunities and improve chances of securing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Aoe
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Harrison
Brute
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