Militia and Deputies Guard Vincennes Jail
In Vincennes Indiana Col McCoy with 46 militiamen joined 200 deputized guards protecting William Edson from a lynch mob tied to a child assault case. The mob twice attacked the jail using rails, was repelled, and fire units aided. Gov Durbin ordered readiness as tension rose with trial pending Friday. Samuel Edson was arrested and fined for possessing a revolver and dagger.
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Vincennes
Holson
Durbin
Col. McCoy
Samuel Edson
William
Sam Edson Shot While Escaping Workhouse in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana on June 19 Sam Edson wounded in the head when he tried to shove Patrolman Metzger and escape from the workhouse. Edson had been sent there for threatening to shoot into a crowd amid a lynching dispute over his brother William. Both Edsons have bad records.
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Vincennes
Ind
Sam Edson
William
Metzger
Edson
Stocking Absent as Union Treasurer Accused of Theft
Abandoned and destitute near Broad Ripple, Mrs. Stocking clings to her husband's innocence while the Bookbinders' union treasurer Thomas N. Stocking vanishes with an estimated 2400 dollars. The union owes 700 for a convention. Neighbors and union members probe embezzlement rumors as the family clings to scant assets and a milk cow for their eight children. The union expels Stocking and promises aid until arrangements are made.
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Thomas N. Stocking
Broad Ripple
Bookbinders’ Union
Levy Bros
Stocking
Grand Rapids
Chicago
French forces win brutal African battle with 1400 dead
La Patrie reports a fierce January clash in the Tshed district of Africa where French troops defeated natives, leaving fourteen hundred killed and claiming French mastery of Kanem and Onadal. Forecast for Indianapolis area calls for partly cloudy skies and possible showers for the next 36 hours ending 8 p.m. June 20.
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Paris
Indianapolis
Union Commencement Draws Big Rural Crowd at Broad Ripple Park
A large gathering of county residents attended the first union county commencement at Broad Ripple park. Attendees carried baskets for a grass noon feast. Rev Daniel Horner gave the invocation, with speakers including Raymond Hall Lenna Bird William F Johnson Emma F Hagseld Bessie Van Seyoc and Forest Miller. Dr Robert J Aley of IU gave the afternoon address and diplomas were presented by County Superintendent William F Landis.
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Daniel Horner
Raymond Hall
Lenna Bird
William F. Johnson
Emma F. Hagseld
Bessie van Seyoc
Forest Miller
Robert J. Aley
I. U
William F. Landis
Jewelry for sale at Monument Place and Newton building
A local advertisement offers first class jewelry and watches at ten dollars and up. It lists two locations: Monument Place and the Claypool Building in Newton, with mention of a geode and a dentist.
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Newton’ Claypool
Desperado Lon Henderson arraigned on gun etc charges
Lon Henderson was arraigned in police court on charges of shooting with intent to kill Patrolman Alberts and Captain Hyland and burglary. He waived examination on a $10,000 bond and was remanded to the grand jury as about 50 officers watched. The case ties to a Fulton market incident and a prior wound Henderson claims came from a different man.
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Lon Henderson
Alberts
Henderson
Indianapolis
Martin Hyland
Indianapols
McGuff
Capt. Hyland
Vernon Alberts
Frank Hedges
Hyland
Capt. Hylana
Marion
Desperado Lon Henderson Examined for Bullets
Lon Henderson was examined at the county jail Thursday afternoon by Drs Pettijohn Jr and Jr and Dr Day to determine need for removal of bullets. They found only one buckshot and one bullet. the buckshot entered his shoulder and exited, while the bullet remains harmlessly lodged in back muscles.
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Lon Henderson
Desperado
Narrow Escape of Broad Ripple Car
A Broad Ripple streetcar en route to county commencement exercises narrowly escaped a Monon train when the trolley wire broke and the car crept across the track. The conductor signaled the motorman to proceed as the locomotive whistle neared, and the car barely cleared the passing train despite mechanical trouble.
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Broad Ripple
Monon
Put His Sister Out Of His House
Davis was fined $1 and costs by Justice W. H. Nickerson for assaulting his sister Mrs Addie Doty. The father, mother and defendant lived together. The daughter brought a physician for a home examination. Davis refused consent unless his chosen physician was present and then ordered her to leave. The judge ruled the daughter could go with her parents’ permission despite Davis paying household expenses.
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Will ‘Davis
W. H. Nickerson
Addie Doty
Davis
Nickeleon
Mayor Avoids Interview On Firehouse Paint Jobs
The city faces tension with painters and carpenters unions as six firemen conduct painting and repairs at engine houses. Simons and Travis petitioned Mayor Bookwalter and Fire-chief Coots, citing Rule 37 allowing department crews to perform such work to save taxpayer costs.
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Simons
Coots
Bookwalter
Travis
Carpenters
Glazier
Yaggart
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Department
First Safety Board
Horrible kitchen conditions found in city restaurants
Inspector Noble viewed three restaurants on Wednesday finding two passable but the others filthy. One kitchen showed a sewer line in the room with a clogged trap for two months and foul air polluting food. New inspector W H Stumph of dairies and stores began work Thursday.
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W. H. Stumph
Firemen Wage-Boost Ordinance Likely Fails
A proposed wage increase for nearly all city firemen appears doomed as the administration and city controller oppose the measure. George Breunig says funds are needed for essential expenses and firemen already receive good pay. Also noted is a vacation trend among state house deputies and the departure of Frank Martin, the deputy auditor, on a fishing trip.
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George Breunig
State House
Frank Martin
Staley Declared Insane In Local Case
Michael C. Staley aged sixty a druggist of 72 East McCarty street has been declared insane. He had been letting people take his money and goods including a man who received three hundred dollars.
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Michael C .Staley
E. McCarty Sr
Detail of U.S. infantry to Indianapolis arsenal
A detail of two officers and 21 men from the Third United States Infantry is ordered to the Indianapolis arsenal for duty until the second battalion of the Third Regiment arrives from San Francisco. The arrival is scheduled for June 30.
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Third United States Infantry
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Cars Run On Greenfield Line To Knightstown
Cars operate along the Greenfield line with three or four trips daily into Knightstown. The road lacks ballast and a full schedule awaits completion of the roadwork.
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Knightstown
Bulldog Rescues Nurse in Curtailment Tragedy
Terre Haute Indiana June 19 Wm T Agar 48 a carworks employee cut the throat of his nurse Mrs Julia Davis 50 then cut his own throat and leaped into a cistern Both in precarious condition Agar imagined the nurse gave poison to his sick sister His bulldog saved the woman by pulling Agar away from her He was temporarily detained
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Terre Haute
Ind
Wm. T. Agar
Julia Davis
Agar
Board weighs taxing Indianapolis Southern franchise
The county board of review debated taxing the Indianapolis Southern railroad franchise, noting that state tax rules limit taxing rights to capital stock in some cases. Auditor Harry Smith said the company’s capital stock of 200000 should be taxed, though no action has been taken yet.
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County Board of Review
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
State Tax Board
Indianapolis Southern
State Board
County Board
Harry Smith
Board of Review
Hursday
D. M. Parry
Smith
Made His Wife Give Up Her Bed
Emeline Jenkins sues Robert Breeding for divorce alleging two years of neglect and financial coercion, forced support including paid money from her earnings, refusal to deliver clothes causing loss of customers, and her being forced to work while sick plus living in a damp, cold home. She says he cared for a cousin Alice Peters and kept her from his wife, while she slept on a couch. James A Breeding seeks divorce from Eliza J Breeding citing high temper, frequent scolding and verbal abuse in front of children.
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Emeline Jenkins
Robert
Mrs. Jenkins
James A. Breeding
Eliza J. Breeding
Popular Bond Issue For Fall Creek Boulevard Plan
The city weighs issuing eighty to ninety thousand dollar bonds at about 3 percent interest to fund Fall Creek boulevard land purchases. Bonds would be sold in small blocks to all buyers if approved. Funds to acquire part of the land are slow to come in, but supporters remain hopeful.
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Fall Creek Boulevard
Commissioner Opposes Night Freight On Interurban Streets
Commissioner Logsdon of the Board of Works argues against allowing interurban roads to haul freight on city streets at any time. He warns the freight proposal could create hourly freight trains through Indianapolis streets within 25 years, impacting current wholesale shipments.
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Logsdon
Board of Works
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Labor Leader Warns of Possible Big Strike
States labor commissioner McCormack warned that if miners declare a general strike at their Indianapolis meeting next month it could be one of the most disastrous in U S history. He said thousands could lose work, violence may flare, and the current operators’ agreement could collapse. He doubted the convention would trigger a full strike but preparations and rail shortages in the coal district could worsen Indianapolis winter supply.
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Eral
Idianapolis
United States
McCormack
Ee Requi
Chicago
Indianapolis
Hotel Fire In Toledo Claims Sailor Among Dead
A Toledo hotel fire left one sailor dead and several others injured or missing. Robert Smith was cremated in the blaze after the fire gutted the building. Mrs Jane Shea and Mr Shea are traveling to Denver seeking news, while Councilman Shea's mother died in the incident. About 25 people were affected as the fire began in Smiths room which had no outside window.
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Toledo
Robert Smith
Smith
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