Blood and Brute Force in Court House Fight
In a nine o'clock Thursday melee in the courthouse basement, David Meek and Jack Clune fought off and on, with Officer Tomlinson saving Meek from a fatal grip and breaking Clune’s assaults. Meek and Clune were jailed in the coop as blood flowed, while Mrs. Henderson and residents of the Fifteenth ward watched. A separate item notes Castor v Dunn suit dismissal and a separate Chattanooga incline derailment fatally injuring two men with others escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
Court House
David Meek
Jack” Clune
Meek
Cline
Mrs. Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Chine
Joe Fopypiano
Clune
Dawson
Meoek
Micky
Tfe
Jack
Sailor James Welsh stabbed to death in Bayard Street resort
New York on June 20 reports James Welsh a sailor on the U S receiving ship Vermont was fatally stabbed by John Ball at Edward Lynch s resort 34 Bayard street after Ball struck a disreputable woman The incident occurred on Thursday and Ball is the alleged assailant with the motive stated as defense of the honor of the woman involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Welsh
U.S
Vermont
Edward Lynch
Bayard St
John Ball
Death Watch Reports Buchanan to Hang in July
The death watch has been placed on wife murderer Buchanan who is now sentenced to hang the week beginning July 1. The condemned is breaking down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Town Tale: Robberies and political praise in brief
W. F. A. Bernhamer laments lack of reward for W. H. Ripley by the Republican party. City clerk Nixon and Will G. Beach traveled to Cleveland to promote Indiana candidate Harrison. George Barnes attacked Michael Gunther at 227 W Washington St after being refused credit, using bricks. Gunther was injured and Barnes fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F. A. Bernhamer
Republican Party
W. H. Ripley
Nixon
Will G. Beach
Cleveland
Harrison and Marion Club
Indiana
George Barnes
Michael Gunther
Washington St
Gunther
Barnes
Easy March Turns Into Rumor of Larceny On Baseball Night
Townsfolk discuss a Wednesday game between Toledo and Longs aggregation. Rumor claims Denny Long filed an affidavit against Hogan for grand larceny after six stolen bases. Fans recall Carney and Battin incidents, Fisher pitching, Newell’s one handed catch, and Canavan’s two three baggers and homer while Hoosiers infield holds its ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Long
Hogan
Denny
Long
Toledo
Spades
Sullivan
Billy Wleinschmidt
Swamp Angels
Carney
Mr. Battin
Jimmy
Hughey
That’s What It’ll Cost You At Local Ballgame
Indianapolis defeated Toledo in a rough game with errors and hits by both sides. Canavan and Goar hit home runs, McCarthy doubled, and Canavan Motz Weddige each logged two three-base hits. Pitchers Fisher Beat Hughey fanned batters as Newell was hit by a pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
McFarland
Bob Woods
Bob
Gilks
Krae
Indianapolis
Toledo
Carnavan
Goar
McCarthy
Canavan
Motz
Weddige
Fisher
Hughey
Newell
Hartman
Connor
Niland
Gear
Gallagher
Altgeld's Blunder in Illinois Special Session Call
Springfield June 20 Gov Altgeld may not convene a special session due to no expense provisions in his call. Without funding there will be no clerks doorkeepers or related staff. The rest of the report notes items such as brass and iron bedsteads from W M L Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Springfield
Ill
Free Silver Debate Sparks Indiana Meeting Plans
Democratic editors pledge a free silver stance at Maxinkuckee meeting with speakers like Shanklin Stall Dunn and Bynum poised to push gold crusade. Welman predicts an offensive, uncompromising position against gold standard advocates amid rumors Carlisle may visit Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Cr. W. Welman
Democratic State Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
Maxinkuckee
Indiana
Carlisle
Shanklin
John B. Stall
Jake Dunn
South
Sullivan
Ind
Welman
Sullivan Times
The
Sun
Pitor Welman
Elihu Culver Dies in West Indianapolis Home
Elihu Culver died on Wednesday at his West Indianapolis home. He was once prominent in local business, active in politics, a mason, and a dedicated church worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Culver
West
Indianapolis
Mortgage Filed by Electric Railway in Indianapolis Area
A $500000 mortgage was filed on Thursday by the Indianapolis Anderson and Marion electric railway company to raise cash to push the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis, Anderson & Marion Electric Railway Company
Ghostly scare chills Paris laundry workers in Chcago
An unknown joker frightened workers at a Paris laundry on Tuesday night. Alva Reidel Hattie Reidel and Hattie Litz were so scared their lives were despaired of.
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Ghost
Paris
Alva Reidel
Hattie Reidel
Hattie Litz
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Wins Medal at Fair
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received a Gold Medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco, marking a notable achievement for the product and its branding during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Graft dispute in Iron Hall receivership case heats Court
In a crowded Superior Court session Judge MeeMas ter heard Receiver Failey seek 97 500 for three years work in the Iron Hall matter. Ex Judge Howe urged cut rates, questioned reliance on expert testimony, and suggested the court consider its own judgment. The panel of three judges and several attorneys attended as the dispute over fees and possible interest continued.
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Tapis
Failey
Addison C. Harris
Harris
Howe
Harold Taylor
Charles Martindale
Otto Frenzel
Benedict
Smith
Chambers
Farley
The Suns Bicycle Prize Offer For Carriers
Two carrier boys wrote in asking The Sun to award bicycles to new customers as prizes. After considering verbal requests, The Sun will present a bicycle prize proposition in tomorrow's issue.
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The
Sunn
Tue Sun
Horror Sun
Dro. Lerkowicz
WisLey Ops
Tn Sun
Sun
Four City Officials Charged in Payroll Padding Case
Carrcaco June 20 Commissioner Kell says he will bring before the department of justice four top officials of the late democratic city administration on charges they wilfully aided abetted and directed padding and robbing of city payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrcaco
Kell
Department of Justice
Manitoba legislature votes against separate schools
In a brief item the Manitoba legislature maintained its opposition to separate schools amid ongoing debates. The report notes persistent political resistance and the stance is presented within the context of contemporaneous policy controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Kansas
Burlington
Eckley
Otis
Neb
Driven Wells 40c Per Foot At Indiana Ave
An advertisement lists driven wells at 40 cents per foot with contact at 183 Indiana Avenue and telephone number 1791. The brief notice provides the service location and a direct phone contact for inquiries.
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Indiana Ave
Opening of the Kiel Canal by Emperor William
Brunsbüttel June 20 The North Sea Baltic canal was formally opened by Emperor William aboard the Hohenzollern. The vessel passed the western water gate amid cheers as bands played and crowds roared. The 62 mile waterway costs 37000000 dollars and will shift Baltic trade benefiting Hamburg and Keil while Copenhagen may lose cargo.
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Brunsbuttel
Great North Sea and Baltic Canal
William
Hohenzollern
Emperor William
Mohenzollern
Holtenau
Baltic and North Sea
Srnnsbuttal
Elbe
Koltenan
Baltic
North Seas
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Keil
Train Wreck Near Houston Leaves Ten Hurt
Ten persons were injured when the north bound express of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad was wrecked ten miles north of Houston Texas on Wednesday night. Fifty two passengers occupied two coaches crushed to kindling wood. The crash was caused by a washout and the escape from death was remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Elevated collision at Forty fourth street and Second avenue
A standing elevated train at Forty fourth street and Second avenue was struck by a following train. Two cars were demolished and one dangled over the edge toward the street. Twenty five people rode the affected car with several injuries reported amidst the panic. The incident followed a scheduled blast on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forty-fourth-st
Second-ave
Young Couple Elopes For Quick County Clerk Wedding
A 25 year old man Edward Woolfer and his 33 year old bride Roas Arnold from Hancock county arrived at the county clerk’s office in slippers of urgency. They fled New Orleans to wed as age gap displeased their families. Squire Nickerson joined them in marriage and the couple left for the east Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fesler
New Orleans
Edward Woolfer
Roas Arnold
Hancock County
Squire Nickerson
East
Wage Increase At PennsylvanIa Bolt and Nut Works
Lebanon June 20. The Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut Works notified employees at the puddling and rolling mills of a ten percent wage rise effective July 1. About a thousand workers are affected by the adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Pennyslvania Bolt and Nut Works
Indiana Weather Forecast for June 21
Indiana forecast covers 86 hours ending 5 p.m. June 21 with cloudy conditions through Thursday night and fair weather on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rail line idea linked to Boston New York capitalists
Col Bill Roberts of Chicago, ex Gov Chase secretary, visited Irvington in health, discussing a rail road from Indianapolis to Ft Wayne to Detroit. He said financiers in Boston and New York back the project, while other lines oppose it. He noted party loyalties among Chicago Republicans for Harrison and Democrats for Hill, with Matthews possessing strength. Gen McGinnis at the state house joked about aging, then left amid guesses of his age. Also an ad notes leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for 1.50 and pumps at a local place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Roberts
Chicago
Chase
City
Harrison
Hill
Matthews
Stevenson
Altgeld
Senator
Gen. McGinnis
State House
Mysterious disappearance of P. J. Finn shocks neighborhood
P. J. Finn, a gravel roofer living at the corner of New York and Bird sts, left home Monday noon to attend to business and kissed his children goodbye. He vanished after telling his wife he would return to supper. Witnesses recall he was seen at Pat Murphy's saloon Monday night but left alone. Mrs. Finn fears heat delirium or drowning in the canal may explain his disappearance. He wore working clothes and had five cents for tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Finn
New York
Birdsts
Pat Murphy
Washington and
West Sts
Finn
Exhibition space demand at the fair grounds rises
A busy scene at the fair grounds shows strong interest in exhibition space while local notes report diverse items from markets and politics. Prominent names surface in court and public notices amid weather updates and community events.
Millinery Stock Cut to Below Cost in 47 Illinois Street Sale
Falks announces drastic reductions on 1,000 trimmed hats from 20 cents to 4.75 dollars. Located at 47 Illinois Street near Maryland. Promotes World’s Fair awards including a highest medal and a diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falks
Illinois St
Maryland
Silver plank splits Republican convention resolutions
At the Cleveland convention in secret Hollenden sessions the resolutions committee failed to agree on platform language. Senator Dubois of Idaho and E Allen of Utah push for a free coinage silver plank while most members dodge the issue, voting nine to two to report no resolutions. The body then moved to other business amid rain and delays.
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Cleveland
Republican League
Hollenden
Dubois
Idaho
E. Allen
Utah
League
Republican Party
National Convention
Allen
Committee On Resolutions
Tracy
German suitor Grundt arrested for concealed weapons
Frederick Grundt a German, once foiled in a planned marriage to Danish Amelia Halmster, was arrested after returning to the city. He faced a concealed weapons charge, was fined 230 dollars, served six weeks, and was released under a court order to leave town. He then sent threats and was re-arrested at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Grundt
Amelia Halmster
Grundt
Germany
Wm. Kattau
Hamburg
Amelia
Kattau
Christensen
New York
Wm. Kattan
Grondt
Kattan
Stubbs
Rev. Christensen
Supt
Powell
Reno Mitchell
Mitchell
Iie
Cherico Held on Assault Charge in Williams Murder Probe
Detectives Thornton and Kinney arrested William Cherico Wednesday night on assault and battery charges. They believe he can shed light on the Williams murder on Indiana avenue Monday afternoon. His case is set for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Thornton and Kinney
William Cherico
Indiana Ave
Tom Downed Johnvee and Board Review Battle Over Valuation
Frenzel clashed with Tom Taggart on the board of review on Thursday as the Consumers' gas trust company was assessed at $630,925 with $200,000 in stock paid off since. Frenzel pleaded to reduce the valuation but failed. After a heated vote Taggart pushed the assessment down to $600,000 while others sought $550,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Johnvee
Ino P
Frenzel
Tom Taggart
Board of Review
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Taggart
Butcher August Bergman Hanged for Brother Murder
Morristown New Jersey on June 20 1893 reports the execution of August Bergman the Morristown butcher found guilty of killing his brother in February 1893. The sentence was carried out by hanging marking the end of a lengthy murder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N.J
August Bergman
Burke Vinton's Grand Opens With High Class Vaudeville
Monday afternoon marks the start of Burke Vinton's continuous performances in the Grand Theater. Shows run 2 to 5 and from [ to 1] daily with vaudeville opening between acts of the drama A bitter atonement. Notable acts include Kitty Clayton from London music halls as an English coster girl, plus Kerns and Cole German comedians Arnim and Wagner singers Jennie Robey songstress, and Baby Bennett whose performances are praised as wonderful.
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Burke- Vinton
Kitty Clayton
London
Kerns and Cole
Arnim and
Wagner
Jennie Robey
Baby Bennett
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Officer Tomlinson
David
Henderson
Castor
Geo. B. Castor
Frances M. Dun
Dunn
Battal
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lookout Mountain
W. B. Mitchell
M. M. Menderson
Cale
Newell’s
Wm. L. Elder
National Gold League
Frank Burke
Burke
He Played
MR. Failey
COURT
Bull Superior Court
Mateter
Charles St
Tor Lcw
Ott
Texas
Facton Pelee
Indiana-ave
Erny Lipe
Union Trust Company
Pompeii
Broad Ripple
Seymour
Edward M. Cullen
Franklin Landers
Women’s Congress
Atlanta
James C. Ross
Oliver Ave
Ross
French
State Treasury
Ile
Chas. Harley
Chas. Jacop
Decatur Township
Maria Price
Orin Stephenson
Cornell Ave
Sergt. Corrigan
Alfred Walls
Mexico
God
Christ
Bryras
Thomas
Julia Seery
Ida Christian
Fletcher
Ella Beecham
Chas
Mrs. Seagmund
Edgar
Bosart
Sir Dearis
David Minnick
Martha Mathers
Wm. E. Roberts
Mary A Ferrell
Pierre G. Fermier
Lulu R. Rowley
Chas. E. Finney
Jessie Grose
Edward P. Dillman
Grace G. Lyans
Clarence H. Conner
Goldie May Watson
Chas. Ik. Bradburn
Emma Hardy
Silas Burks
Annie Robinson
Henry Boldt
Mary J. Fingerly
Benj. ¥. Pickens
Grace B. Sheppard
John H. Goodnecht
Ona Richeson
Seth Conklin
Louisa V. Layden
Chas. i. Branham
Nora E. Coleston
Edgar Richardson
Lillian Lowry
Joseph G. Power
Theresa Morarity
Patrick Naughton
Mary A. Quinn
Robert H. Alexander
Lottie Wolfe
Otto Carter
Ella Overstreet
Edward BE. Woolfero
Rosa L. Arnold
Republican Leaguers
Silver
Grundt Grabbed
Cherico
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