Doctor commits suicide in moment of financial ruin
In Haughville Dr Samuel W Foulston 34 a well known physician with a large practice shot himself in his reclining chair after expressing despair over mounting debts including a $100 mortgage due Wednesday He had threatened self harm before and his death follows a recent decline in finances and a mortgage burden while his wife and young daughter mourn his loss. Chris Schulcraft, 60s an old gardener living near Shermanage also died of morphine poisoning after a despondent period following his wife’s death and poverty pressure. Police ruled both deaths as suicides in personal crisis with morphine involved and note the two men left grieving families.
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Haughville
Samuel “Wy, Foulston
Indianapolis
K. of P
Masons
Elks and
Iron Hail
Foulston
Central Medical College
Europe
Liverpool
Bert Davis
White River
Armstrong
N. Indianapolis
Chris Schulcraft
Sherman-age
Schultraft
Remi
Atena
Annie Wilson
Sixth-ave
New York
Faker
Barry
Blis. Wilson
Man fatally stabbed after road ambush near Howell station
Evansville Ind on Wednesday evening William Barker colored and James Spalding rode mules with Thomas Long an aged white man. Barker struck Long with a board then Long stabbed Barker seven times two in the chest one to the lung. Long and Cravens in custody awaiting discharge.
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Evansville
Ind
William Barker
Thomas Long
Howell Station
Long
Wm. Cravens
Barker
James Spalding
Cravens
Spalding
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Van Pragg Subordination Case
CHICAGO June 18 The jury in State Representative Van Pragg's subordination of perjury case in the recent city election reported they could not agree after 21 hours out, with six voting for conviction and six for acquittal. The case involved securing a registrant's oath about length of residence and voting the Democratic ticket.
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Chicago
van Pragg
High Church Victory in Milwaukee Episcopal Election
Rev Dr Isaac Nicholson head of St Mark’s Philadelphia elected bishop of Milwaukee diocese to succeed the late Bishop Knight. The result was reached on the eleventh ballot and seen as a victory for high church factions.
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High Church Victory
Milwaukee
Isaac Nicholson
St. Mark’s Church
Philadelphia
Episcopal Diocese
Bishop Knight
McMahon Likely Nomination to Face McKinley in Ohio Governor Race
Washington dispatch notes Democrats from Ohio expect John A. McMahon of Dayton to be nominated to run against McKinley for governor. Campbell and Neal likely sidelined. Frank Hurd not expected to be nominated to avoid fuzzy free trade versus protection lines.
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John A. McMahon
Ghia
Washington
Ohio
Campbell
Neal
Dayton
Congress
McKinley
Frank Hurd
Tailors Rupp and Hoesberg in $80 Judgment Suit
A suit was filed by Samuel D Pearson for $5,000 alleging malice and conspiracy by tailors Rupp and Hoesberg of 25 N Pennsylvania St. The complaint details a $50 overcoat bought in 1883 with $9.50 paid, leaving $40.50, and notes Pearson’s illness and absence during a judgment that was obtained without notice. It cites a May 19 Sun interview with the firm as malice and seeks damages.
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Hig Weeling
Rupp & Hoesberg
Pennsylvania-st
Samuel
Pearson
Pesaran
Delaware St
Tan Sun
Sux
Local notices and legal items fill the public page
Sanitary officer condemns produce while transit projects stir debate in Meridian street paving plans. A patent dispute in federal court, civic chatter on rapid transit, and upcoming auctions accompany births and deaths, marriages, and Knights of Pythias travel plans in Indianapolis.
Boat capsized in river tragedy near Broad Ripple
Henry Miller, a 35 year old saloonkeeper from Michigan and Noblests., drowned Thursday afternoon when a dog leaped at a bird and capsized the rowboat he shared with Brockway and a water-spaniel. Brockway escaped. Miller’s body not recovered by 4 pm. Miller known in the city, wife and child at home, sister recalls his boating incident.
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Henry Miller
Michigan
Haverstick’s Grove
Broad Ripple
Brockway
Miller
Famed Scofield Louden Case Ends With Verdict for Defendant
In the long running State vs John D Louden surety of the peace dispute the jury returns a verdict for the defendant after a prior hung jury and an acquittal in a later trial. Scofield the prosecuting witness and Louden are longtime Millersville neighbors amid property fires deaths and a sequence of lawsuits.
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Scofield- Louden
John D. Louden
Wiliam A. Scofield
Millersville
Scofield
Louden
Loudon
Squire Feibleman
Wealthy Virginia Woman Arrested as Opium Fiend
Baltimore dated June 18 The World published a history of Fannie Ryland a young woman from Virginia who rose to society before becoming an opium addict. She started taking the drug for illness, became addicted, and was arrested in a dives under an assumed name. A $130,000 suit in her favor is filed in Washington.
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Baltimore
Fannie Ryland
Virginia
Tower
Washington
Jail Plans Here Sure In St Louis Agent Brings Drawings
A. H. Sparke of St. Louis, general contracting agent for Pauley jail, arrived with a long roll of plans for the new jail. He refused to show them until county commissioners review and approve. Plans may require alterations for the new site and differ from the original courthouse yard design. He joined commissioners for several hours as outlines and details were examined.
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A. H. Sparke
St. Louis
Pauley Jail Building Company
Sparks
Court House Yard
Yancey Stays and Court Keeps Inspections Post
Supreme court rules Scieon Yancy remains state oil inspector, blocking legislature move to shift appointment power to the state geologist. Also affirms John Worrell’s $2,550 salary as state statistician in line with prior ruling. Includes a report of a Prospect China Ohio lynching attempt and a fatal stabbing rescue, plus weather outlook for Indiana and a death on the road in Lebanon Indiana. Ex-senator MacDonald remains in poor condition.
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Lebanon
Ind
Spl
Indianapolis
Lafayette
MacDonald
Dunham Firm Faces $100,000 Deficit. Colgate Donates to University
R W Dunham & Co Chicago in the hole for 100000. John D Colgate of New York donated Colgate University 9000000. Thos J McCrystal and John Cooney convicted of Hennessey jury bribing in New Orleans Wednesday night.
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R. W. Dunham & Co
Commission Merchants
Chicago
John D. Colgate
New York
Colgate University
Thos, J. McCrystal
John Cooney
Henessey
New Orleans
The Smile of an Editor and the Rise and Fall of a Hustling Solicit
A portrait of W. H. Robson editor of the Trade Journal accompanies a humorous yet cautionary tale. It recounts his varied railroad career, early editorial struggles, and the sensational rise of an advertising solicitor George V and later George VI whose grand promises and large contracts led to a dramatic, volatile tenure and eventual collapse amid mounting debts and bold drafts on the publisher. A separate New York report notes a destructive tornado at Bergen Point, NJ, with two miles of damage along the Kill von Kill and substantial destruction to Brady’s storage and shipping disruptions.
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W.H. Robson
Sun
L & W.roac
Bud Swift
Robson
George
George V
George VI
Geo. V
Gee
Alfiad
Baltimore
New York
Bergen Point
N. J
Killion Kull
D. H. Rowland
Brady
Death by Self Destruction Club and City Oddities
Astonishing items from Bridgeport to Atlantic City recount a Birmingham landlord’s self-inflicted death, a mysterious death club that allegedly swears members to suicide, a dying mother denied hospital aid by a landlord, a mislaid baby found by police, a Salina political sting over beer payments, a perilous domestic struggle, a transatlantic race attempt, and urban eccentricities including Justice Pitcher and a theft scam involving Es-judge Smith.
Can't Hinder Gambling in Racing Enclosures
Curiaco June 18 City prosecutor Doug lass rendered an opinion that book making within a racing enclosure cannot be interfered with by police. Statute exemptions for gambling racing associations breed and train horses support this view, aligning with Judge Tuley rulings and pleasing sporting circles. Ex Governor Dead Kalamazoo Milwaukee June 19 Ex Governor Harrison Ludington died after a long illness at 78 leaving a large fortune to his family.
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Curiaco
Douglass
Eenine
Tuley
Sankey
Milwaukee
Harrison Ludington
Run Over in New York Fire Engine Fatality
A steam fire engine en route to a fire in New York on Thursday morning struck and killed an Italian woman who stepped in front of the horses as they moved past the scene.
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New York
College Ave
Christian-ave
Christian Aga
Tha Ner 3
Local marriages listed at homes and by ministers
A series of Wednesday evening weddings were held at private homes in the city. Miss Addie Quaid and John Woelde wed at 314 North East Street with Dr Van Ands presiding. Gertrude Jordan and William Knight married at Judge Lewis Jordan’s home and plan to reside in Chicago on Clifford Avenue. Gertrude Garrett and James T. Smith tied the knot at 80 Prospect Street with Rev. Chas W. Lee officiating. Mae J Willer and Frank Schowerer were married at 898 North New Jersey Avenue. Miss Miller, active in local music, will soon visit Chicago before settling at 589 East 0-8.
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Sanborn
Citizens’ Company
Monitor Manufacturing Company
Mishawaka
Zimmerman Manufacturing Company
Auburn
Monitor
Zimmerman Concern
Gauss
Meridian-st
Raymond-st
Garfield Park
W. B. Burford
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Capt
Curtis
Wallacadab
Ingalls’ Block
Old College Co-8
Beta Theta Pi
Order For
Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias
Marion County
Cleveland
Ohio
Fostoria
Criterion Lodge
Knights of Cleveland
Forest City
Cleveland Knights
Bernhamer
Charlie Haden
German Tribune
Court House
Baden
Berphamer
Birres
Homer
Marinda Bradley
J. HE
Lettie Evard
Liza Green
Charles
Mrs. Maas
Henry
Caroline Petermann
Ames
Ella Newton
Rebecca Riggler
H. A
McCoy
Chacy
Anns Chaloti
J. M
Mrs. Shaw
Mary
Sue
John
Allie Green
James
Ona Brillins
Ira
Mattie
Weitz
Julia Miller
Joseph Johnson
Carrie Reichhardt
William Koenig
Minnie Cassel
George Crayford
Emma Goodpeale
Henry Brown
Belle Logan
Henry Harmering
Agnes Theickle
William Sage
Minnie Cordis
Das. Teeford
Minnie ‘Powers
Austin Iton
Mary, Vansickle
Henry Durborow
Mary Borchers
Addie Quaid
John Woelde
N. East-st
van Ands
Guy
N. Easts
Lewis Jordan
Gertruda
Wm. W. Knight
Mae J. Willer
Frank Schowerer
New Jersey
Chas, W. Lee
Lima
Correcting Impression Before Board of Public Works
Citizen Witt V. Roorkee writes to rectify an impression from the prior issue. He appeared before the Board of Public Works as a resident seeking rapid transit for the northeastern city district. He asks whether the board has conducted any investigation to justify its jurisdiction and actions.
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Sun
Board of Public Works
Braces
Witt
Roorkee
Thief Apprehended After Mail Robbery Near Buffalo Wyoming
Chief Inspector Rathbone reports Jag Mc Dermott, accused of robbering the mails near Buffalo, Wyoming in Sayeh and securing a large sum, has been apprehended. Nearby furniture at Wim, L. Elder's is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Washington
Rathbone
Jag. McDermott
Buffalo
Wyoming
Sayeh
Gen Schofield wed Miss Kilbourne in Keokuk ceremony
Gen John M. Schofield and Miss Georgia Kilbourne were married at St. John's church in Keokuk. The event featured full military attire, a two hour reception, and a public reception at Hotel Evokuk before a wedding trip to San Francisco. They will reside in Washington on return.
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Schofield
Georgia Kilbourne
St. John’s Episcopal Church
McIilvain
High St
San Francisco
Washington
Nickerson Seeks Court Action to Force Gas Tap
Nickerson of 592 Park Ave announces a forthcoming suit to compel a Trust company to provide natural gas connections. He contends residents along the avenue share gas benefits while he is denied the right to tap the main, despite ordinances to the contrary.
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Nickerson
Parkave
Aysiue
Foster's Trip Opens June Activities Across Sports
Secretary Foster leaves for Ohio as summer events begin. Reports list boxing prizes, horse races, rowing and track results with names like Kilrain, Slavin, Country Girl, Samuel pest tine, and Meekin noted. Baseball scores show Boston, Brooklyn, and Cleveland lineups, while markets and auctions are hinted at with references to stallions and farm events.
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Jackson
Slavin
Rusie
Kilrain
Tom Miller
Coy’s
Lloyd
Chicago
Racine
Meadowbrook
Ethel
Bob Jacobs
Burch
Hydy
Tis
Kelly’s
Fortune
St. Louis
Ceverton
Ida Pickwick
Shibboleth
Bonnie Annie
Arie
John
William Browning
Tanglewood Farm
Columbus
Samuel
Hae
Meekin
Raymond
Fron
Boston
Emmall
Association
Cleveland
Viau
Doyle
Hutchinson and Kittridge
Brooklyn
Nichols
Ganzel
Lovett
Daily
Staley
Bennett
Hemming
Daly
Louisville
Dolan
O’connor
Fitzger- Boson Ann Wogan Mlaston
Wey
Milligan O’brien
Murphy
Asheretics
Beaton
Batteriea
Sanders
Milligan
Buffinton
Carroll
Washington
Baltimore
Carsey
Forman
Lohman
McGuire
Cottingham
van Haltron
Townsend
Eime and Cement Used in Sewer Work Cited
A. B. Meyer & Co. located at 450 North Miss Street is noted in connection with sewer pipe materials including cement hair plaster and fire brick. Details indicate construction supply usage for municipal or industrial sewer projects.
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A. B. Meyer & Co
Hess On The List In Marion Republicans Mayoral Plan
The Marion Republican club debates a mayoral nominee with J W Hess named among contenders. Hess, ex sheriff and prominent mixer, faces rivals such as Bot Warkdale and Martindale. Committee plans, a Camp Gray meeting, and a June 19 gathering aim to organize a thorough fall canvass led by a popular young businessman.
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Marion Club
J. W. Hess
Hess
Ine Giapapolis
Bot Warkdale
Vols
Bob Martindale
Sullivan
Bret
le Wit
E. T. Qhury
Church
Martindale
Mar
Denny
Kicker Explains Indiana Rally Shadowed by Harrison Pact
A speaker recalls the Gresham conference echo as tensions rise over Harrison political ties. He alleges Michener favors moving discussions to Ohio and accuses rail interests of exploiting dissent. The exchange hints at health funding and patronage linked to Harrison and his allies.
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Gresham
Kickers
Michener
Harrison
Ohio
Indiana
Harrisyn
Sohn
Omne Louw
John
Harchison
Dan Ransdell
Ben
The American Derby at Washington Park Preview
Chicago June 18 Speculation runs high over the American Derby field at Washington Park with ten listed contenders: Strathmeath Pessara Kingman Vallera Poat Scout High Tariff Forerunner Michael Snowball and San Joaquin Kingman favored but Michael Strathmeath Pessara Snowball also seen as strong chances and a tight race expected from the outset.
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Chcaco
Washington Park
Strath- Meath
Pessara
Kingman
Vallera
Poat
Scout
High Tariff
Forerunner
Michael
Snowball
San Joaquin
Strathmeath
Snowyball
Strict Law in Chili Surges Through War Measures
Washington reports from Chile say the house of deputies passed a bill allowing the president to borrow 20 9 million to sustain the war. The metallic reserve of gold and silver has been sold, theaters in Santiago closed, night carriage bans imposed, and crowds of more than three forbidden in the streets. Also notes a society item: Miss Blaine Gebina wed Dr Chasasa. government inspector Miss Goodale and Dr Eastman linked to Dakota Indian affairs.
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Chili
Washington
House of Deputies
Congress
Santiago
New York
Blaine Gébiinla
Wasmars
Chasasa
Pert
Piné Ridge Agency
Miss Goodale
North
South Dakota
Eastman
Beloit
Dartmouth Colleges
Boston
Young Woman Attempts Overdose in Shelbyville
Shelbyville June 14 Bertha Sima a 16 year old girl attempted suicide by morphine Wednesday evening. The overdose left her in danger but she is expected to recover. Her father had brought her home from Indianapolis against her will and she was humiliated to the point she swallowed the poison.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Bertha Sima
Indianapolis
President departs with Harrigan family on trip to Cape
June 18 reports the president leaving at 9 o clock Thursday morning with Mrs Harrigan and his grandchildren Tot for Cape. George B Williams and Miss Ella Warhurd accompany the party. The president plans to return to Washington for the cabin meeting next Thursday.
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Wastinarox
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Gop
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Rae
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Lansing
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ChiNa
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Wiere
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B. F. Schmidt
Birmingham
Conn
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Suicide Club
August Heisterhagen
Joseph Kopp
John Klenzy
W. Hi. Maby
E. F. Schmidt
George Leavenworth
Jandanum
William Meckel
Wendell Baum
John Schneider
John Mattern
Twe
Caen
France
Ian Luchow
St. Yard
Pauline Rodenberg
Salina
Kan
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Dan Magstaff
Phillips
Wagstaff
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Genner
William A. Andrews
Atlantic
Globe
Andrews
Capt. Lawler
Lands’ End
England
Edward I. Pitcher
Long Branch
Justice Pitcher
Gen. Haight
George McKay
Amsterdam
N. Y
Es-judge Smith
Edward S. Lea
Peter Tucker
Atlantic City
Tucker
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Wim
L. Elder's
Laville
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Foster
Sporting News
Wiltsie
Chas. S. Wiltsie
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