Saloonist McNanamon fires twice at wife in domestic dispute
A saloon owner Henry McNanamon fired two shots at his wife during a Tuesday night altercation at his West and Sharp streets saloon. One bullet lodged in a fence the other missing. He was arrested for shooting with intent to kill and later released on bond. The wife had recently returned from Greensburg and had clashed with McNanamon over his affair with Anna Clark. The incident followed weeks of estrangement and a court proceeding laid out in police records.
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Henry McNanamon
Corner West
Sharp
Anna
McNanaman
Henry
Mamie
Fairview Park
Missouri St
Barkeeper Coons
Capt
Quigley
Corrigan
Fou MecNanaman
Martin Moran
Illinois
Maryland Srs
Moran
McNanamon
Mapleton
Denny
A. O. Despo
Balko & Krauss
W. Market St
McBride
Messing Lodge
Rabbi Sheresefsky
David Stalcup
Stalcup
Powers’ Barrel House
St. Louis
Avon
Booker
M. H. Spades
Grace Frances Patton
Asphalt Company
Board of Works
Daniel Wilson
Cleveland
Pioneer Brass Works
City
Alfred Wall
Harvey
Wm. Linder
Linder
Supreme Court
Bartholomew
John Trost
Indianapolis
Trost
C. J. Coffin
Birtus
S. B
Mae Vannerman
George
Hattie Follette
Andy
Mrs. Wilson
Dan and
Lillie Chapman
John
Louisa Mueller
Thos
Mamie McQuillan
Wm. M. Avery
W. H. Caveman
W. E. Steiner
William G. Maguire
Blanche DD
Thompson
Elbert
Glass
Eva Beaver
Kingston
Nora P. Sommerville
Burt Corydon Johnson
Jessie Dixon Anderson
Everett L. Bryant
Lillian A. Ray
Frederick C. Heath
Agnes
K. Cochran
Everett C. Holstead
Metta C. Gordon
Louis A. Ross
Dora‘ Kemper
Henry Gunemenn
Jiouisa Lahmen
Mildred Lacey
Wm. F. Baase
Minnie B. Fry
Suit Growing Out of Bomb Experience Ends Verdict
The jury in the case of W. R. Laidlaw against Russell Sage awarded Laidlaw forty thousand dollars in damages. Laidlaw, seized by Sage as protection from a bomb Norcrass threw in Sage's office four years ago, was represented by Attorney Choate who criticized Sage in his argument. The case will resume in September and Sage plans to take it to the U S supreme court.
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New York
W. R. Laidlaw
Russell Sage
Laidlaw
Sage
Norcrass
Choate
U. S, Supremé Court
DIRECTOR PIERCE IS FREE
Pierce trusted Haughey and erred the attorney general orders the case nulled. Judge Baker rejected the indictment charging R B F Pierce with aiding wrecking the Indianapolis national bank. It accused Pierce as director of signing false reports and as Electric Headlight Company president of borrowing 381000 beyond the limit. Burke said grand jury was misled and would seek to void.
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R.B.F. Pierce
Indianapolis National Bank
Baker
Pierce
Electric Headlight Company
Burke
Sux
Grand
Haughey
Jie
Department of Justice
Toledo Ball Club Faces Doubtful Attendance
The Toledo aggregation drew sparse crowds as fans stayed away from Tuesday's game. Dr. W. B. Clarke sat prominently in the grand stand while criticizing umpire Battin as being rank at times.
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Denny Long
Toledo
W. B. Clarke
Doc
Battin
Swamp Angels Triumph as Cross Dominates Pitching
The Swamp Angels rely on stellar pitching by Mr Cross to stifle the Hoosiers. An opening rally in the first inning produced four runs on a trio of hits as Newell overthrows and defensive lapses aid the Swamp Angels. A dramatic moment arises when an umpire’s call and a misplay spark humorous chaos before the Hoosiers settle.
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Mr. Cross
Swamp Angels
Fisher
Hoosiers
Naps
Matz
Battin
Carney
Mots
Newell
Indians and Toledo clash as quick base running shines
Innings show fast locals base running while Canavan, Motz, McCarthy, Rout, Glenalvin spark hits. Heat and Carney score after a misplay, with Conner and Canavan praised for fielding. Pitchers Cross and Nops mix in wild pitches as the game unfolds amid a Newell’s backdrop and an ad for Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder.
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Newell
Carney
Conner
Canavan
Indianapolis
Toledo
Motz
McCarthy
Rout
Glenalvin
Hogan
Gilks
Niland
Nops
Bells
Cross
Jealousy Fuels Shootout At City Saloon Tragedy
Mrs. James C Ross attempted suicide at her husband Wil Ross's West Washington street saloon after a jealous quarrel. The revolver misfired, wounding her arm fleshly. she blamed jealousy and said he was innocent. Ross was arrested. he denied responsibility and noted his wife had no cause for jealousy.
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James C. Ross
Washington St
Ross
Oliver-ave
W. Indianapolis
Schwinge case moved to restraint after lunacy commission
An Indianapolis lunacy commission heard Henry Schwinge, once a prominent business figure, whose conduct near his Park Avenue home prompted a crowd in the county courthouse. Witnesses described threats and vile language, though his testimony was rational. officers noted drunkenness, which he denied. The commission ordered restraint and hospital care.
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Rouse
Court House
Henry Schwinge
Indianapolis
Schwinge
Park Ave
Henry L. Smith
Paul WU. Krauss
W. H. Kipp
Chas. B. Foster
Krauss
Foster
Emil Wulschner
Iis
Tall
A Tale of Woe Before the Arkansas Board of Review
Eli A. Elder testified as secretary of an Arkansas lumber firm with Indianapolis offices. He claimed only $18 desk and an overdrawn bank as assets, while land bought for 1060 was taxed at 4500, and the firm’s stock valued at five cents on the dollar. The board also revalued several companies, including street railway, Hay and Willits, Lyra casino, Marion investment, Consolidated coal and lime, and Dean Bros. pump works, significantly increasing their assessments.
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Stern Board of Review
Eli A. Elder
County Board of Review
Arkansas Lumber Company
Indianapolis
Elder
Arkansas
Baker
Commission
Street Railway Company
Hay & Willits Bicycle Company
Lyra
Marion Investment Company
Consolidated Coal and Lime Company
Dean Bros
McLaughlin Sentenced to Prison in New York
Ex inspector Mc Laughlin received a sentence of two years and six months in state prison after a Wednesday court ruling in New York. The case marked the end of a high profile proceedings involving former law enforcement official Mc Laughlin.
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McLaughlin
New York
Indiana Weather Forecast for June 20
Forecast for Indiana for the 386 hours ending 8 p m June 20 calls for fair conditions. Expect Wednesday night and Thursday to be dry with pleasant weather. An unrelated promotional line about Hood's Sarsaparilla appears, claiming to relieve tiredness and restore vigor, followed by a note about the World's Fair highest medal and diploma.
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Indiana
Hood
Indiana Looks to Matthews for Democratic Nomination
James Murdoch of Lafayette Indiana predicts Gov Claude Matthews as a strong, nationwide Democratic choice for president. He praises Matthews as clean, capable, and broadly acceptable, noting his vigor and prime age. Murdoch expects Matthews to win western support and attract delegates from across the country, with Indiana set to play a major role.
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New York
James Murdock
Lafayette
Ind
Europe
Indiana
Gov
Matthews
Claude Matthews
Will They Straddle President Tracy Gives His Views
New York's only woman delegate stands among 149 New York representatives at the Republican convention. Miss Helen Varick, the lone woman, dismisses the idea of a new woman and defends traditional attire and roles, saying she would not wear trousers or bloomers. Delegates discuss silver, league president, and booms for McKinley, Reed, Morton. Final resolutions due Friday.
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Cleveland
League
Harrison
McKinley
Reed
Morton
Gen. McAlpin
New Jersey
W. L. Taylor
Indiana
Steve Mikins
H. C. Evans
D. D. Woodmansee
Patton
M. H. de Young
Gov
Hastings
New York
Helen Varick
MISS BOSWELL REAFFIRMS WOMAN'S POLITICAL AND PERSONAL POWER
In a convention hall speech Miss Boswell declares women’s femininity as the root of political strength. She opposes neglect of personal appearance amid progress and endorses fashionable dress as compatible with advanced thought. The article covers convention remarks on silver, leadership praises, and local civic notes.
Spaan Aims For Mayor On Broad Business Reform
Attorney Henry Spaan rules out leg pulling and wire pulling for Indianapolis mayoral bid. He favors a broad gauged business administration, strict law enforcement, nonpartisan ward selections, civil service, and liberal but lawful governance while opposing detective-led liquor-law raids. Taggart boom runs through city politics as supporters rally nationwide.
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Henry Spaan
Tuc Sun
Indianapolis
Denny
Mr. Spaan
Good Citizens’ Movement
Tom Moores Idea On DePauw Varsity Affairs
Lawyer Tom Moore of Greencastle, head of the legislative investigating committee, comments on DePauw University. He says Dr John could be re elected with ease, notes the university’s financial strain is overstated, and explains a dispute between Dr Sims and Dr John over office boundaries. Gossips claim Dean Gobin may wed a Greencastle widow.
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DePauw
Tom Moore
Greencastle
Indianapolis
DePauw University
Moore
John
Tennant
Terre Haute
Izglehart
New Albany
Parry
Sims
Dean Gobin
Considerate Mr Failey Seeks 5 Percent Fee In Receiver Case
Mr Failey, receiver of the iron hall, asks 97590 for his services in Judge Mc Masters court. He says he will handle about 1950000 by case end and seeks 5 percent. He claims he earned 35447.80 above appraised securities and cites bond provision and savings. Hearing set for Thursday on this and other attorney claims.
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Failey
Iron Hall
Patrolman Meyerpeter Targeted by Ford Near Big Four Road
Patrolman Meyerpeter was fired upon while attempting to arrest Tom Ford near the Big Four road on a Wednesday morning for carrying concealed weapons. Ford fled but was chased by Meyerpeter and Walker and eventually arrested after a confrontation.
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Meyerpeter
Tom Ford
Big Four Road
Ford
Walker
With a Pretty Woman They Defrauded Susceptible Men
New York report states William Lang and Ronald Bond Thompson, said to be English, staying at the Arlington hotel in Brooklyn with a striking woman, were arrested as they prepared to depart for Boston. They are charged with swindling Robinson of Washington out of 2000 dollars and cheating other wealthy men by using the woman to incite romantic attachment.
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New York
William Lang
Ronald Bond Thompson
Arlington Hotel
Brooklyn
Boston
Robinson
Washington
Governor Pardons Richmond Convict Ed Tobin
Governor Matthews granted a pardon to Ed Tobin, a Richmond prisoner who earlier claimed he was driven to blindness by drinking wood alcohol in prison. Tobin’s father and mother agreed to seek care for him, arranging admission to a Cincinnati hospital.
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Gov. Matthews
Ed Tobin
Richmond
Tur Sun
Cincinnati Hospital
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