Mrs. Lulu Kennedy Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Kansas City jury returns a verdict of second degree murder against Mrs. Lulu Prince Kennedy. The verdict follows testimony about a compulsory marriage to C. W. Prince and a fatal shooting of her husband after a divorce dispute. Six bullets fired left him dead at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Lulu Prince
C. W. Prince
Will Prince
Philip H. Kennedy
Recorder’s Office
Court House
Kennedy
Miss Prince
Ennedy
Indianapolis delegation wins strength at 1903 Modern Woodmen convention
The Indianapolis team showed strong performance at St. Paul as the race for the 1903 convention began. Grand Rapids believed she led the field, but the delegation's effort surprised competitors with evident strength and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
In &T. Paul
Grand Rapids
Hoosier Capital Wins Behind Early Effort
The Indianapolis contingent led by Lewis A. Coleman pushed from the start while Saratoga and eastern voters delayed. A St Paul Dispatch cartoon previewed success for Indianapolis the day before the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinched
Saratoga
N. Y
Indianapolis
Lewis A. Coleman
St. Paul
Poolroom Raid Leads to Police Custody of Two Men
Frank J. Douglass and Mike Toomey were arrested Thursday night and charged with operating a poolroom behind Tron's saloon. Reportedly run for a Cincinnati company, the case heads to police court for trial on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Douglass
Mike Toomey
Tron
Cincinnati
Grape-Nuts Feed Promises Relief for Gastralgia
A Wirksville man reports dramatic recovery from gastralgia after using Grape-Nuts. He describes severe stomach pain, insomnia, and weight loss then rapid health gains and restored nerves after starting the cereal. He asks readers to private reply instead of publishing his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirksville
Gambling Moves Boldly Into Cigar Stores and Barber Shops
A year into cigar-store gambling the dice box now sits on front display boards and is openly played near sidewalks. Barber shops also host cigar stands with dice, drawing players of all ages. Casinos fear young teens join, as police stay silent and dice games continue daily for small bets.
Interurban Franchises Ratified With Citywide Route Plan
City officials and interurban companies reach agreement on a new franchise setting fares at five cents downtown and three to eight cents on long routes over seven years. The contract covers downtown lines Greenwood, Greenfield, and Anderson, and details loading, depots, headlights, and schedule dates through 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Greenwood
Virginia-ave
Delaware-st
Washington-st
Pennsylvania-st
Maryland-st
Meridian-st
Georgia-st
Virginia Ave
Greenfield
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Meridian
Georgia
Washington
Anderson
Massachusetts
School Meetings Highlight Plaster Fountain at Shortridge
The graduating class presents a bronze fountain casting by Barnhorn of Cincinnati, depicting a sea maiden with a dolphin. Modest changes were approved to address nudity concerns. Shortridge and Manual Training High School events followed with speeches, officers elected, and reunions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Barnhorn
Cincinnati
Ruda Secijek
Horace Gwin
Ralph Peck
Andrew T. Wylie
Shortridge High School Association
Fay Chandler
Lillian Atkins
Jessie Gibson
Margaret and
Nettie Shover
Theresa V. Pierce
Fritz Krullsand
Charles W. Moores
Board of School Commissioners
Lawrence Davis
Blanche Jellett Palmer
Board of Control
Lee Elam
It Was a Bluff on Big Four Building Excavation Plan
Architect J H Stem and contractor Dollman were authorized by the Board of Works Saturday to excavate under the sidewalks at the Big Four building on Washington and Meridian streets for a coal cellar, provided the Meridian street stairway was removed. The work was halted by the building inspector on Friday.
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J. H. Stem
Dollman
Boar of Works
Big Four
Washington and
Meridian-sts
Meridian-st
Decoration Day Observances by Modern Woodmen
Sunday is the Modern Woodmen's decoration day with grave services informal due to members at the St. Paul convention. Evening services will be held at St. Paul's church with Rev. Brown delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Paul's Church
Rev. Brown
Through the Sifter News Snippets From Various Locales
Kruger travels from The Hague to Brussels. Saratoga NY brewery fire destroys property and sparks losses. Misses Brast and Mul doon of Montreal report Friday incident. Boat capsized by squall. rescue efforts continue. Murderer Blondin in Chelmsford MA remains at large after wife’s death. George R Watson and family killed by lightning in Sutton County Texas. Bridget Milan found dead in Geneva HL with $609 beside her. suspected starvation.
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Blondin
Chelmsford
Mass
George R. Watson
Sutton County
Texas
Bridget Milan
Geneva
PERSONAL MATTERS CHANGES AND CHANCES IN INDIANAPOLIS
A column notes local figures from Capt. William English to Senator Beveridge and others. It mentions Gov Durbin’s neckwear taste, Hugh McGowan’s heavy smoking during work, Will Latta contemplating fishing trips, Gid Snacks Thompson’s long news hunt, Doc Callen’s fights with the whisky trust, and Senator Heller’s stance on the state fish law with deputies’ actions affecting farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Columbia City
Indianapolis
Woman in Chester Vaccinates Nose After Scratch
A Chester woman, while examining a friend’s arm vaccination mark, touched the virus to her fingernail and scratched her nose, breaking the skin and developing a well defined vaccination mark there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
No Place for a Christian: Councilman Abbott Resigns
BMKEIESPORT, Pa June 15 Harry Abbott, member of the common council, resigned his seat Friday, saying a man cannot be a member of the local council and a Christian at the same time. He is a printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Halls
Government
Secret-Service Department
Bmkeiesport
Harry Abbott
Comon Council
Five Indicted in Grand Rapids Water Scandal
Grand Rapids grand jury returned five indictments on Friday over a bid for a city water contract. Indicted for conspiracy are Lant E. Salisbury city attorney Thomas F. McGarry Henry A. Taylor Stilson V. McLeod and Gerritt Albers attorney. About 75000 was said to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Jury
Lant E. Salisbury
Thomas F. McGarry
Henry A. Taylor
New York
Stilson V. McLeod
Grand Rapids Clearing-House
Atttorney Gerritt Albers
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice Summary
June notices list births for Day Green Kirsch Cahill Shook Algeo Crickard Thomas Thomas Allen with various addresses and physicians. A death records Lillia M. Allen, congestion of brain, and a marriage pairing Fred F. Weber with Alice M. Slifer. Building permits issued to several residents with listed addresses and costs. Pan-American Exposition site note highlights Buffalo access within 500 miles, emphasizing location near Illinois Indiana Ohio via The Akron Route.
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C. E
Lettie Day
W. Twenty-second-st
Dr. DeHaas
William and
Nellie Green
E. H. Gebauer
Jacob and
Mary Kirsch
N. Capitol Ave
G. H. F. House
Thomas and
Maggie Cahill
Mikel-st
George and
Emma Shook
Wilkins-st
Robert P
Euphemia Algeo
Tenth-st
H. M. Lash
George
Ida Crickard
Indiana Ave
McAlexander
Bert and
Ella Thomas
W. Twenty-eighth-st
Lillia M. Allen
Hardingst
William C. Davis
Buffalo
United States
Canada
The
Union
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Akron
Narrow escape as rider struck by wagon on Pennsylvania Street
J. Wright of 410 North Meridian street escaped serious injury Friday night when a wagon struck his bicycle on 8S Pennsylvania street. He was thrown to the pavement and narrowly avoided a street car, though his wheel was demolished.
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J. Wright
Meridian St
Pennsylvania St
The Case of Gordon Henry C Gordon Insanity Question
Henry C. Gordon the paralytic is declared insane but not yet sent to the insane hospital. Deputy clerk George Fate said a warrant will not be issued until a certificate shows he has not been exposed to smallpox as required by hospital authorities. Gordon’s friends deny insanity. no proceedings to detain him have been filed.
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George Fate
Gordon
Swirl of Society Features Local Socials
The item lists dinners receptions teas and a grand wedding. Timbers and Scotts host events for Rev W A Quayle and others. Mrs Poirier sails for England, Mrs Stevenson and Miss Stevenson host a tea. Frances Hord travels to Terre Haute with her mother for a year and Elizabeth Matthews marries Dr Walter McGaughey in Greencastle with DePauw’s Dr Swahlen officiating.
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J. B. Poirier
Silver-ave
England
W. E. Stevenson
Miss Stevenson
Frances B. Hord
Terre Haute
Special Train to Indianapolis from Decatur June 16
The schedule shows a $1.00 fare each way on the L. D. & W. Ry. Special train departs Indianapolis at 7 a.m. and leaves Decatur for the return trip at 6:20 p.m. on Sunday June 16.
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Decatur
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Indianapolis Union Station
Danville
Massachusetts Ave
Wabash
Union City
Pendleton
Sunday Church Services Listings
Sunday church services listed for multiple congregations with ministers and service times including First Baptist Rev T J Villers 11 and 7(.45) Central Christian Rev A B Philputt 10:45 and 7:45 Third Christian Rev C C Rowlison Plymouth Congregational Rev H C Meserve 10:45 and 7:45 Central ave M E Rev C C Lasby 10:45 First Presbyterian Rev M L Haines 11 am Second Presbyterian Rev George Lindsay Oshkosh Wis 11 am Mayer Chapel Rev Clifford McBride 7:33 pm Tabernacle Church Rev J Cumming Smith 11 am.
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Third Christian
C. C. Rowlison
Plymouth Congregational
H. C. Meserve
Central-ave. M. E
C. C. Lasby
Second Presbyterian
George Lindsay
Oshkosh
Wis
Mayer Chapel
Clifford McBride
Tabernacle Church
J. Cumming Smith
Fine California Wines Brandies Bottled Goods
Schullers at 210 N. Meridian Street offers a range of fine California wines and brandies. Bottled goods include select varietals and specialty spirits for local customers.
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California
Schuller's
Meridian St
An Old Nurse for Children Ends Teething Woes
Mrs Winslow has a soothing syrup advertised for teething children. It claims to ease teething pain, soften gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhoea. Bottle price is twenty five cents.
Baby Pictures at Ponder's Amid Child Portrait Focus
A local notice highlights baby photography at Ponder's with emphasis on children’s portraits. Located at 229 Mags. Ave, a short distance from the Dennison hotel, the feature invites families to book sessions and capture infants with special care.
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Ponder’s
Mags
Dennison Hotel
Excursion Train to Michigan City Peru Indiana
Lake Erie and Western Railroad offers a $1 excursion to Michigan City Rochester and Peru Indiana on Sunday June 16. Passengers may also attend the Indiana and Ohio Saengerfest in Peru as part of the trip.
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Lake Erie & Western R. RA
Michigan City
Rochester
Peru
Ind
Indiana
Ohio
Divorce cases and domestic tensions surface in city
Dr. Brown of 1014 Central Ave reports his dog appeared mad possibly due to heat. Mrs. Carleton Swiggard of 88 WN Delaware st complains of a dog bite on her son. Judge Allen hears Eva Parker vs Orlando Parker with Deputy Sweeney testimony and potential cross references to Albert Brewer. Minnie May Holman sues Edward Holman for divorce alleging mistreatment lack of support and habitual drunkenness.
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Dr. Brown
Central Ave
Carleton Swiggard
Delaware St
Minnie May Holman
Edward Holman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Kennedy
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Street
Lahm
L. E. McDonald
Negley
G F. McCulloch
Stricker
Council
Kruger
the Hague
Brussels
Yechamiosyue
Helen Brast
Rachel Muldoon
Montreal
William TE. English
Harry. New
Washington St
Gov. Durbin
Hugh McGowan
Will Latta
Mrs. Latta
Senator Beveridge
Europe
Sierras
Gid" Thompson
Doc Callen
Our Standard
Whisky Trust
Delineator
C.Y. Turner
Delineater
Butterick
Butterick Publishing Co., Ltd
West 13Th Street
Vories’ Business College
Monument Place
Abbott
Fred F. Weber
Alice M. Slifer
R. Robbins
C. W. Smith
H. Burford
Ethel-ave
A M. M. Watson
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Robert Keller
East
Prospect-sts
Indianapolisusiness Universit Our
Stammer
N. Penn
St. Indianapolis
Wright
N. C. Timberlake
John E. Scott
W. A Quayle
DR. Fenner’s
Commercial Club Bldg
Lainfield, Ind
First Baptist
T. J. Villers
Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
M. E
W. A. Quayle
Roberts Park
C. E. Bacon
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
I A. m
Coat. Clark Art Studio
N. Illinois
Gretzman
S, Ilinois-st
Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Madison
Pennsylvania Lines
Vandalia-Pennsylvania Lines
Bloomington
Alumni Association of
Indiana University
ROYAL
Cceyeney de Demtepennepenepennerens
ARM & Hammer Soda
LEA & Perin
Postum
Go Quality Co
Wm. H. Block Co
Jos. R. Adams
Hudson Street
Cincinnati Union Station
Indianapolis Gas Co
Doggie
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