Popping at a Target at Scheutzenfest Shootout
The second day of the Scheutzenfest featured rapid shooting at 624 feet targets with aproned competitors from major cities. Henry Thorwald of Chicago won a gold medal after 20 shots, with many others earning silver goblets. the event drew delegates from Highland Bellville Peoria Cincinnati and Omaha as well as Newark American team stars.
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Western Association
Henry Thorwald
Chicago
Lake City
John Specter
Joliet
Doon
Phil Zapf
Round Glass House
Jrizea
Esuyltion
Wade Ares Ilag
Highland
Bellville
Peoria
Cincinnati
Omaba
Newark
N. J
Capt. Hays
Victor Jose
George Reyer
J. L. Beiler
W. Bruch
Joseph Steffin
St. Louis
Otto Naef
Alois Woerner
Fred Meitz
E. F. Hodges
Edward Bietz
Indianapolis
H. Schmidt
Dubuque
Charles Schotte
E. M. Brambach
Aged Munderess Confesses Slashing Husband’s Throat
Washington Indiana June 20 Richard O Allen found Nov last tied to a tree near his home with throat cut from ear to ear. His wife Charlotta Allen 70 confessed to two colored servants that she killed him over property dispute by giving morphine then tying him to a tree and cutting his throat. Lee changed clothes and raised alarm.
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Washington
Ind
Richard O. Allen
Charlotta Allen
Lee
Two Killed as Panhandle Mail Train Derailed
A Panhandle mail train No. 7 derailed near Steubenville on Wednesday morning killing John G. Payne of Pittsburg and J H Reinhart of Effingham Ill. and injuring seven others. Injured include J D Armstrong with a compound leg fracture and John E Matthews with a shoulder wound. Bod ies to be shipped home. Bishop and Armstrong in serious condition.
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Panhands
Pittsburg
Aace
Pan Handle
Steubenville
John G. Payne
North St
J. H. Reinhart
Effingham
J. D. Armstrong
John EH. Matthews
Hves
Payne
Reinhart
Bishop
Matthews
Armstrong
C.d. Mdot
Windsor
MD Benner
Tuscarawas, O
Pins In Flesh Drive Insane Woman to Carthage
June 20 Carthage report of Hannah Reiland a young woman found unconscious in a farm wagon at a foul livery stable. She had walked about thirty miles from Tioga and shows signs of insanity. Her parents with a preacher allegedly incanted to drive out spooks by sucking pins into her body. She is in county jail under medical care after pins were discovered in her person.
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Carthage
Hannah Reiland
Tioga
Turney
Tour of Inspection by Beeline Big Four Officials
A traveling inspection through Beeline and Big Four lines covered over 400 miles from Cincinnati to Indianapolis via Aurora and Seneca branches. Auditor P A Hewitt and four colleagues reviewed offices and books at stations, while BeeLine Big Four officials considered division officers in a Cleveland meeting. Notable notes include two station agents being women and the inspectors described as young and attractive.
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Beelins
Hig
P. A. Hewitt
B. F. Whitemat
E. EK. Kruthhoffer
J. H. Hewitt
L. F. Sullivan
J. W. Reilly
Cincinnati
Kankakee
Aurora
Seneca
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Consolidated System
thenC.¢.c. &L. van
Widow's Claim in Bingham & Walk Firm Suit
In circuit court Thursday a dispute over ownership of the firm arises after W P Bingham's death with the widow claiming partnership and the children challenging the claim as a device to bar their inheritance. Mrs Bingham contends stock funded by a prior husband and that Bingham was merely a firm employee. Proceedings expected to take two to three days. In Police Court John and Maggie Glick on Indiana Ave faced assault and peace disturbance charges. they pleaded guilty and were fined $3 and costs. Bettie Wheeler’s theft case continued. Larry McKeon to wed Ada Harrington Saturday.
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Circuit
W. P. Bingham
Bingham & Walk
Bingham
John
Maggie Glick
Indiana Ave
Bettie Wheeler
Joseph Hays
Larry McKeon
Ada Harrington
Saloonists fined after supreme court ruling in Athens
Owing to the supreme court decision on local option law, 13 saloonists in Athens were fined 100 dollars, costs, and sentenced to five days in jail after Tuesday's ruling.
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Athens
Supreme Court
Special Sale of Summer Shoes at Marott Store
Special sale of summer shoes urged with urgency. Call at once as stocks go fast. Geo. P. Marott located at 16 North Penn Street offers limited quantities and quick service.
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Geo. P. Marott
North Penn-st
Miners Face Hunger as Brazil Coal Town Struggles
In Brazil six miles north, about 50 family heads work while many residents lack sustenance. A Brezil Coal Company lodging shows seven family members eating scant meals as hunger drives relief payments. Relief committees distribute funds, but persistent poverty and delayed aid leave children crying for bread.
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Brazil
Brezil Black Coal Company
Minera
Carben
Central Committee
Vittshureg
Clay County
Timi Sun
P. Bicknell
Bicknell
Benwood
Patrick Morgan
Executive Committee
Ward 2 Gas Trust Meeting Cries for Action and Protest
Citizens of ward 2 held a two and a half hour meeting at Mob's hall to demand action against the gas trust for alleged broken promises and contracts. Councilman Trusler urged prosecution under the gas ordinance while debp P syenzel defended the company, admitting stock changes but arguing against rash measures. Residents consider seeking gas from another supplier if the trust cannot meet obligations or raise funds to install needed plants.
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Mob’s Hall
Virginia Ave
Ward 2
Frank M. Hay
Trusler
Indianapolis
Fletcher
Compa
Debp P
Syenzel
Etvex
Citizers
Kimmich
Hay
Wrenzel
Ward 21
Gag
Found Drowned Near Wheatland in White River
The body of a young, well dressed woman with refined appearance and $100 in her dress pocket was found in White river near Wheatland. No marks of violence were evident. her identity and the cause of death remain a mystery.
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Vincennes
Ind
White River
Wheatland
Shot by husband in Brazil double tragedy
In Brazil county at 7:30 Thursday morning Conrad Bauman a slave dealer and saloon partner shot his wife age 18 then killed himself with an 82 caliber revolver. Both shots struck the brain and caused instantaneous death. Bauman about 40 had two children by a previous wife. He married his third wife two months ago and destroyed private papers before the shooting.
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Brazil
Carbon
Conrad Bauman
Bauman
Martinsville Suicide Of Local Young Man At Water Break
Martinsville Indiana June 20. J W A Olds a prominent young man was found dead Thursday morning at a water break in White River one mile west of city. He had a bullet hole in his head and officials deem it a possible self inflicted death linked to his insomnia.
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Martinsville
Ind
J— W. A. Olds
White River
Oity
Runaway Buggy Injures Nannie Wagner at Meridian Street
Nannie Wagner, a Black resident, was severely injured in a runaway when thrown from a buggy on North Meridian Street Tuesday night around 10 o clock. She is at the city hospital with internal injuries that may prove fatal.
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Nannie Wagner
N. Meridian St
Divorce Complaint and Parade Developments in Town
Anna Y. Groves filed for divorce arguing cruelty and drunkenness by Matthew S. The board of trade backs the July 4 industrial parade with President Tanner urging support. Albert Gall leads parade efforts promising a major success. Aldermen passed a liquor license ordinance raising fees to 250 dollars. Alderman Laut faces arrest for a delay incident, while Republicans defend him.
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Anna Y. Groves
Howe
Matthew S
Board of Trade
Tanner
Albert Gall
Laut
M. W. Toomey
Too
Pardon Clerk Records Vexed Prisoner Tales and Sarcasm
Terry's Pen Speaks reveals the pardon clerk in the governor's office handling executive clemency petitions. A backlog of over 200 cases, including a 1,000 page file on a convict sentenced for lecherous assault, shows vigorous annotations and sharp humor. The piece notes the Smith family among petitioners and recounts vivid, often scathing remarks aimed at defendants, judges, and spouses.
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Terry
Pames
Smith
Ned
Sarah Hubbard
Shively
Proclamation for Clay County Miner Relief Issued by Gov Hovey
Gov Hovey issues a proclamation asking statewide aid for Clay county miners in distress. He cites the county officials letter, stresses humanity over fault, and notes no state funds are available though county officers may provide aid locally. He urges donors to press representatives for contingency funding. Cardinal Gibbons plans a ball on Clan-na-Gael and will ban it, per authoritative sources.
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Hovey
Clay Co
Clay County
Clay
Clan-ma-Gael
Barrimonee
Cardinal Gibbons
Clan-na-gael
Surgeons Meet at St Vincent Hospital for Annual Session
Pennsylvania railroad doctors gathered for the fourth annual convention at St. Vincent's hospital. Dr. Marsee discussed slight spinal injuries while demonstrations included a patient suspending device. Attendees included Drs. Hobbs, Moulder, Russell and McCurdy with debates on soliciting surgery students and tobacco use among surgeons.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Association of Surgeons of the
Pennsylvania Lines
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Marsee
Indianapolis
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mareen
Charley Smith
Father Weintz Aeffel
W. Hobbs
Knightstown
Hobbs
S. W. Euwins
J. EB. Russell
J. M. Moulder
Runsall
Ly. Moulder
McCurdy
Dennison
Baker
St. Paris
Minton
Bradford Junction
Pearce
Urbana
Yergin
Schultz
Goodhue
Terrible storm drives ships into harbor near Norfolk
A terrible sea storm off Norfolk drives several vessels into the harbor and raises fears of losses. Distant reports from Ray West in Florida describe a cyclonelike event, with telegraph lines down and orange groves prostrated. four drownings are noted near St Johns amid a grand electrical display.
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Norfolk
Ray West
Fla
Ses
St. Johns
The Sun Fund For Clay County Miners Relief
Details the Sun fund for destitute Clay county miners showing donations from Brightwood Bee Jing shops workers and laborers. Totals include 5561.20 collected by Thursday morning and 200.00 forwarded to Brazil with several small payments and credits totaling 101.20 and 8.00.
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Sun Fund
Clay County
Brightwood Bee- Jing
Brazil
Cess
Lurid bill poster for Simpson chapel entertainment
An ornate bill promotes a Thursday and Friday evening at Simpson chapel presenting songs and recitations with vivid scenes. It claims displays include John Brown’s last moments and other biblical and historical tableaux costing large sums, plus humor to ease sickness and despair.
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Simpson Chapel
John Brown
Christ
Pilate
Jerusalem
Selous
Rvenkard
Rome
London
Paris
Globe
Phillip Phillip
Heaven
Hell
Neat’s Ark
Jacob’s Ladder
Sullivan Charged With Inadequate Case Records
County commissioners consider hiring to wake complete records of cases John EK Sullivan neglected during tenure. Sullivan received fees totaling near $1,000 for the work yet never produced complete records. Public demand rises as officials seek a competent replacement to perform the duties. A separate note from Econ, New York, June 20 mentions a society guaranteeing weekly medical attention and medicines forBizkness.
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Sully
John EK
Sullivan
Econ
New York
Sui
Yellow ball duel: Senators topple Hoosiers in Indy
At Athletic Park Indianapolis on June 19 about 500 fans watched Washington Senators edge Indiana Hoosiers in a high scoring game. Haddock and Daly plus Boyle and Buckley starred for the judges, with Myers, Denny, Glasscock and Seery among key hitters. Final: Indianapolis 8 Washington 6 after a late Hoosier rally and both teams failing to plate in several innings.
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Glasscock
Mesers
Daily
Sweeney
Myers
Baddock
Denny
Merrill
Dally’s
Wilmont
Buckley
Hoy
Yesse
Uy Ranker
Hoosiers
Yisitor Irwin
Borall
McGeachy
Dally
Tunn
Irwin
Seery
Meyers
Morrill
Geo. Meyers
Senator Myers
Plate
Daly
Jack
Monill
Senator Daly
Haddock
Wilmot
Wise
Bassett
Buckly
Henri Boyle
Bascott
Blank
Visitor Morrill
Sweenay
Boyle
Buckles
Daily Blank
Glaescock
Washington
What About the Pepot Depo in Township Valuation
Union railway cites rolling stock valued at 20540 and city improvements at 10000. Question arises whether city improvements include the new depot costing 300000. Company owns over 100000 feet of front on city and county real estate. Weather: Indiana fair with northern light rains, warmer. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as superior medicine. sold by druggists. Hood & Co. Lowell, Mass.
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Union Railway
Indiana
Hood
Hood & Go
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
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