Williams Murder Mystery Narrows To One Suspect
Initial claims of Cerico as Williams killer give way to Henderson affidavits and changing accounts. Cerico denies guilt while Henderson vanishes. police pursue a man described as the likely shooter seen at Greathouse saloon. A new lead arises as Henry Jones alias Taylor is captured in New Albany, with detectives to bring him to Indianapolis for questioning. Coroner investigates a West Newton mystery after a colored widow and a child’s remains surface on Allen’s farm.
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Harry Williams
Greathouse
Henderson
William Cerico
Williams
Cerico
Louisville
Indianapolis
Ed Louis
Henry Taylor
New Albany
Henry Jones
Frank Mitchell
Marty Williams
Archie Greathausge
Indiana Ave
Jones
Wallace Ross
Monon
Jackson
Courtney
Thornton
Castor
West Newton
Allen
Pistol Hold Up Sparks Pursuit at Washington Street Store
A masked black man aimed two revolvers at Joseph Schlauskey in his second hand store at 233 HE Washington St Thursday evening. Schlauskey clutched trousers as the robber fled, pursued by patrolmen Holtz and Tomlinson for blocks before losing him. Also, Frederick Grundt left Amelia Holmster in a Monon train bound for Chicago after being warned to stay away.
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Joseph Schlauskey
Washington St
Holtz
Tomlinson
Monon
Chicago
Frederick Grundt
Amelia Holmster
Grundt
Windy City
Plot Against the Sultan Reported From Constantinople
A report from Constantinople says a plot against the sultan of Turkey was discovered at Pacialdi military college. Thirty students were arrested Thursday evening. more arrests are expected. The item mentions a three-masted Jones beach and a person named Breamer and a Friday morning event, with further payment details unclear.
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Verna
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Turkey
Pacialdi Military College
Jones’ Beach
Haynes Accuses Porter of Grand Larceny in Rialto City
Cattle dealer Wm H Haynes from near Greenup Illinois came to town with butcher supplies totaling 914 dollars. He slept in a California house room leaving a money sack and 30 dollars in his trousers. Porter Spence Towsey returned80 dollars and later 160 more from card winnings claiming he held funds for the nights stay. Towsey is in police custody charged with grand larceny after the alleged theft of 205 from the sack and 30 from the trousers.
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Wm. H. Haynes
Greenup
Ills
Towsey
Haynes
Emperor William in Houtenau Opens Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Emperor William visited the Russian cruiser Rurik and laid the keystone of the Baltic and North Sea canal in front of thousands. A naval review followed with 116 warships and 15,000 spectators. He christened the canal Kaiser Wilhelm canal and tapped the stone thrice in solemn ceremony.
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Kaiser ‘Wilhelm Canal
William
Germany
Tit For Tat Involving Easley Versus Hord Over Blackmail Claim
The colored man Easley sued Harry Hord for 63.60 claiming pay for attending to him during illness and acting as servant for Cora Duckworth who fled and was later found in Hord’s Washington street rooms. Hord called blackmail and Easley was jailed for provoking after a jury in Justice Lockman’s court awarded Easley 20.
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Easley
Harry Hord
Hord
Cora Duckworth
Washington St
Lockman
Sued Officers in False Imprisonment Case
Jas A Brown sues Officer Meyer Peter and Supt Powell for 10000 dollars for false imprisonment on June 10. Elmer Fultz sues Sergt Corrigan Supt Powell Officers Street and Deshong for the same sum in the same charge. They are with the national detective agency. Lemon Tonic Laxative priced .60 cents. Best spring tonic valued priceless to ladies. Trvit.
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Jas. A. Brown
Meyerpeter
Supt
Powell
Elmer Fultz
Sergt. Corrigan
Officers Street
Deshong
National Detective Agency
Last Deep Ditch Sparks Governor Custodian Battle
The 26 counties have receipted for new laws sent last week. A proclamation may take at least a week. Governor faces a possible court fight over the capitol custodian bill as Custodian Griffin vows to resist any invasion of his office. Republicans cite a supreme court decision on the engrossed bill as evidence in spoliation cases. State auditor Daily says the successor appointment will be considered after proclamation.
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Griffin
Supreme Court
State Auditor Daily
Debs Decision Denounced by National Labor Federation
National Labor Federation officers plan a nationwide meeting call for the Sunday a week from now to denounce the Debs decision. D F Kennedy chairs the local committee, with President McBride delivering the keynote against the decision. Secretary McGrath says the aim is to push Congress to pass a law defining workers rights and abolishing government by injunction. The call will run in the Federationist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Federation
United States
Debs
D. F. Kennedy
McBride
McGrath
Federationist
Attorney Jonathan Creed Shot in Business Dispute
Prominent attorney Jonathan Creed of Indiana was seriously shot Friday by Daniel Mease amid a dispute over business relations. Laura Benn indicates more details pending as police investigate the case.
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Laura Benn
Ind
Jonathan Creed
Daniel Mease
Two Men Burned and Fifty Horses Burned in Fire
Fire in Perrspurc on Friday morning destroyed Keil and Co s livery stable. Four men were inside, two escaped. Forty six horses perished and several nearby dwellings burned. Local page tease notes boys and girls should read page seven.
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Keil & Co
Howgate Verdict and Telegraph Conundrum
Howgate jury debated official responsibility for a subordinate forgery. The court instructed on vicarious liability, then the jury adjourned. Howgate was later found guilty on two counts with mercy recommended. Phoenix Telephone fights for underground wires and city ownership terms, while Central Union holds to existing rates and 160 telephones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hinetron
Howgate
Phoenix Telephone Company
Central Union Company
Ph Company
City
Central Union Cmpany
Talk of Thomas T and Through It All He Smiles
The article reports on Thomas Taggart denying a Journal interview about mayoral candidacy, with Taggart stating he would serve if nominated. It notes English denying candidacy, praises Henry Spann, and mentions Taggart's popularity amid political chatter and saloonist opposition.
Call of the Pops Urges Populist Rally in Indiana
A state central committee meeting is set for September 2 at 7 80 p m in Hotel English to plan a battlefield strategy. Editors district and county chairs are urged to attend and district committeemen to organize meetings nationwide and report back. The call stresses funds and proclaims victory is near if activists act, warning against passive hope and British interference.
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Hoosierdom
State Central Committee
Hotel English
Pop
State Committee
Blue Rot Sufferer in Zanesville Faces Terminal Disease
Mrs. Jane Carl of Zanesville Ohio endures a peculiar illness causing blue toes and rotting of digits, with physicians predicting no recovery. A light opera company forms to perform in Indiana during summer. sites Cottage Grove park Capitol Avenue and Fallcreek. Maj. Defrees is president, D P Erwin VP, Russell Leeds secretary treasurer.
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Zanesville, O
Jane Carl
Indianapolis
Cottage Grove Park
Capitol-avée
Fallcresk
Maj. Defrees Ia
D. P. Erwin
Russell Leeds
Driven Out by Explosives in Rico Aspen Mines
June 21 report from Rico describes ongoing mining violence as Rico and Enterprise workers clash over a shared vein. Explosives drove Rico men from the mine while others attempt to smoke them out, signaling intensifying conflict between factions.
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Rico
Col
Rico-Aspen
Enterprise Mines
Republican Silver Men At Convention Endorse Neutral Resolution
Cleveland June 21. The Republican League dodged the money issue and sent the silver question to the 1896 national convention. Silver advocates pushed for a favorable resolution but settled for a noncommittal one. Gen. McAlpin was elected president for the coming year. Banquet and speeches were tame as top figures did not attend. The convention closed with a harmony, weary third day and a resolution stating the league shall not influence any convention. M. J. Dowling of Minnesota elected secretary.
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Cleveland
Republican League
McAlpin
Mark Hanna
Tom Carter
J. Yellin Foster
Taffy
Glee Club
Committee On Resolutions
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
Bicycle danger near miss for Wynne Averill
A two boy incident on Broadway and Seventh Street left Wynne Averill nine near death after a bicycle ride between a curb and a spring wagon. Wynne was thrown, a wagon wheel passed over his leg, then recovered consciousness. He was a grandson of Judge Stubbs.
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Wynne Averill
Charles E. Averill
Buckle St
Harry Cale
Wynne
Harry
Broadway
Seventhst
Dr. Galloway
Carry Cale
Stubbs
CITY LIFE A look at local events and misfortunes
A half inch rain fell Thursday while Vincennes schools gain new officials. Prison south den and Bloomfield clerk appointments are noted. Mine prospecting in Colorado Springs prompts travel by locals. Deceptive mail ads lead to Edward Mercer’s arrest. Lincoln league to meet Friday. post officer Hill addresses overdue carrier claims. Robbery at Miles Restaurant ends with Raymond Snyder bound for grand jury. Indianapolis exodus to Europe grows with many names listed among travelers and families. Diphtheria, drownings, and chronic illnesses mark local health notices.
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A. E. Humke
Vincennes
A. T. Hert
Brazil
Prison South
John A. Pate
Bloomfield
Green Smith
Leon Bailey
A. Jerry Beveridge
Colorado Springs
Edward Mercer
South Bend
Columbia Lincoln League Meeting
W. W. Hill
Post Office
Federal Building
Miles
E. Washington St
Raymond Snyder
Indianapolis
Europe
Chas. Moores
W. C. Bobbs
Malott
C. W. Fairbanks
Arthur Jordan
Alfred Potts
Brutus
Bridget Gill
James and
Gussie McGrery
Frank
Lizzie Irish
John
Mamie Nover
Will
Lizzie Luhr
Franz and
Rose Anglik
Henry and
Marie Fiegler
Eddy A. Angrick
Mahala Lubbe
Willie McDonald
Drowner
Julia Houlihan
MaArtrack Liceisis
Edward Amosto
Anna Franke
Ernest R. Odie
Ida E. White
Guilty plea in street railway swindle case ends in jail terms
Barney Ginsberg admitted trying to swindle the Citizen's street railway company and was fined 35 dollars and sentenced to two years in the pen. His partner Joseph Stein and Mrs. Yetta Bachak were arrested. Bachak confessed, Stein seeks a light sentence, and prosecutors plan further action.
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Criminal Court
Barney Ginsberg
Citizen’s Street Railroad Company
McCray
Ginsberg
Yetta Bachak
Indianapolis
Quincy
Bachak
Joseph Stein
St. Louis
Talbott Ave
Seventh-st
Stein
Ginsburg
Wiltsie
Tug of War Over Camp Gray Officers Likely Meeting
A Camp Gray meeting, the old soldiers democratic organization, is expected Friday or Saturday to patch rifts from recent discontent caused by office holders seeking power. The Sun previously reported turmoil, with some vowing the group would be smashed. Difficulties have eased and the plan is to elect new officers and resume campaign readiness in June.
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Camp Gray
Old Soldiers’ Democratic Organization
Iun
Modest Failey Testifies in Receiver Fees Case
Superior judges continued reviewing Receiver Failey's $97,500 claim for attending Ironhall Trust with Failey on the witness stand. Attorney Harris questioned him, and he detailed his actions, corroborating his petition. Documents showed Ironhall receivers in other states sometimes earned more than five percent.
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Failey
Iron Hall Trust
Harris
Iron Hall
Death of a Beauty in Santa Cruz Mountains
San Francisco June 21 Mrs F X Spangler of Detroit a wealthy beauty once charged by Mrs Darling with poisoning her son the first husband died at a resort in the Santa Cruz mountains Thursday
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San Francisco
F. X. Spangler
Detroit
Darling
Cuban Revolution Grows More Serious Says Spanish Minister
Washington June 21 The Spanish minister doubts reports of General Campos death in Havana and has received no advices on the subject. He believes the revolution is growing more serious as further reports emerge.
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Washineton
Gen. Campos
Havana
Injured in a Collision Near Newszore NY
Daniel McCarthy Eugene Cleary Patrick Creer Bolyie Louis and Antonia Paris were seriously injured in a trolley car collision seven miles west of here on Friday. Their names and injuries are listed in this dispatch from Newszore New York dated June 81.
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Newszore
N. Y
Daniel McCarthy
Eugene Cleary
Patrick Creer
Bolyie Louis
Antonia Paris
Here
Bicycle Offer on Page Seven at China Closeteat Wm Ie Elder's
Read the readable portion of the page seven bicycle advertisement from China Closeteat Wm Ie Elder's noting available models, prices, and contact details. The fragment highlights a limited-time offer with a focus on pricing and store location.
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Wm. Ie Elder's
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Holtenau
Tim Griffin
Thomas T
Taggart
Will English
Tom Taggart
Thomas
the Sun
Man
Tam
Will E. English
Henry Spann
Spain
Grand Hotel
Tom
Mr. Taggart
Illinois Sr
Washington
Bill Tron
Charlie Polster
Henry Spaan
Court House
Ohio
Leman
Dr. Price
San Franciscos
Republican Leaguers
Columbia Alley
Burt Hudson
Black Diamond
Fitzhugh
City Life
Barney
Street Railway Company
Modest Failey
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