Murderer James Burton Confesses in Tennessee Penitentiary
James Burton, alias James Emmett and James Shennessey, confessed to the Redmond murder after identification by Bertillon measurements and a discovered tattoo. He named accomplices Franklyn and Harvey, tracing the crime from Indianapolis to Columbus, Cumminsville, and Nashville before capture. Authorities seek pardon for Burton to return him to Indianapolis to face charges.
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James Warton
James Emmett
James Shennessey
Tennessee Penitentiary
Indianapolis
Taggart
Gov. Taylor
Old Job Eldridge
Massachusetts Ave
Redmond
Greenwood
F. O. Hoyt
Carl Harvey
Edward Phillips
Eldridge
James Burton
Attrenes
Burton
Franklin
Tiis
Itvs
Phillips
Harvey
Turton
Columbus
Columbus, O
Calbert
Splann
Portsmouth
Cumminsville
Cincinnati
Bertillon
Portrait
Curton
Nashville
Colbert
A. Teller
Ciack
South
Mr. Hoyt
William Peek
Hoyts Stable
Peek
Tiele
Raimond
Marger
Supt
Pranklin
Trail Coma
lMbhdridge
Hint
Park Theater
Cheenwood
Louisville
Barber Kline
Lupi
Jaggart
Frank Fedamond
Ohio
Family in Wagon Crash On Streetcar Tracks
August Klann his wife and two children of 202 Minnesota street were thrown from a covered spring wagon when a skittish horse on streetcar tracks jumped aside and overturned the wagon. Robert Dietrich a relative drove them home and was injured when the fender struck him and the boy. Mrs Klann and Dietrich were pinned, all received bruises, doctors say none seriously injured though sore for days.
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August Klann
Minnesota-st
Robert Dietrich
Klann
Arizona-st
Mr. Dietrich
Bieridhanst
Dietrich
Bond Granted Man Accused of Bank Attempted Bunco
Dashiell T Fashiell a young man arrested Saturday for attempting to bunce the Indiana national bank where he worked waives examination in police court and is freed on a $1000 bond with his father Elder Dashiell as bondsman. Residents on South Delaware Street expect resurfacing crews around July 1 as the board of works sets the plan in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers T. Fashiell
Indiana National Bank
Liberty
Dashiell
Sorg Declares For Silver In Democratic Governor Bid
Paul J. Sorg a Middletown Ohio financier and ex congressman declares for free silver as the main issue for the Democratic nomination for governor. He instructs 100 delegates to the state convention to back his bid and ties the platform to Chicago silver policy. Hough is named as John K McLean’s candidate for governor with tentative nomination by the state convention.
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Sorg
Gates
Chicago
Sory
Hough
Philadelphia
Washington
Disrupted discussion at Betaie-ave meeting ends in unclear intent
Report of a chaotic gathering near Betaie-avenue with mentions of named residents and vague accusations. Several individuals including Watts and Roberts are cited in a confusing exchange with no clear conclusion or outcome.
Toledo Republicans Weigh Harmony at State Convention
The Toledo republican convention opens with factional tensions as Hanna may back Kurtz for chair. Maj. Dick of Akron teases a race against Kurtz and hints Bushnell and Lianna could unite. Police court reports include May Sdallard released on conditions after loitering arrest.
Dramatic Row Over Suburban Transit Leader Feud
In Broad Ripple conflict between Dr. Light ex president and secretary Chas Hines, a quarrel in the transit company office led to a rock attack and a violent struggle on a car. Hines required medical care, and an Italian worker threatened revenge before being stopped by Supt. McDonald. The incident follows Light losing the presidency and sparks of ongoing strife at the company.
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Dr. Light
Broad Ripple Transit Company
Chas. Hines
Indiana State Bank
Hines
Mr. Hines
Broad Ripple
Hmself
Light
McDonald
State Bank
Box Car Assault Report Involving Three Men
A woman testified she was forced into a box car by three men near Greencastle after leaving Indianapolis. She described a figure in a stiff hat who claimed knowing Mr. Vance and offered to take her home, but the men later threatened and abducted her. Judge Cox urged diligence in locating the suspects.
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Toute
Aiernao
Nelies Couri
Inbane
Eosin
Mr. Vance
Heer
Egirls
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Parents Fight Over Custody in Allen Divorce Trial
Jas W Allen sues his wife for divorce in superior court with a nine year old son Hubert as custody battleground. He accuses cruel treatment and infidelity. she contends. The boy attends court with his mother as the trial proceeds. Defense claims Allen squandered finances and moved often for rent. also alleges he urged his wife to enter the millinery business to fund the family. Col John W Blake handles legal matters from Baldwin block Room 18.
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Jas. W. Allen
McMasters
Hubert
Allen
John W. Blake
Baldwin Block
Subd Th ing: Sackett Amusement Co Files for Incorporation
The Sackett amusement company of Indianapolis filed papers of incorporation with the Secretary of State on Saturday. Winding through garbled text, the note mentions N. Richie as secretary and J. Mm Sackett as general manager. The project involves a theater on a site called Creforama with planned shows and ticket prices around 25 to 35 cents. The writer notes a Chicago resident, ELS Ovary vyenson, as involved and hints at future plans and performances.
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Indianapolis
Sackett Amusement Company
Els Ovary Vyenson
N. Richie
J. Mm. Sackett
Javier
Chicago
State Health Officials Note High Deaths From Disease
Murty, secretary of the State board, warns that deaths from measles and other contagious diseases are rising in the state. He argues spending to prevent illness is a vital investment and urges authorities be empowered to act to curb outbreaks.
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Dar. Murty
Thors
Twalth
Tor
Wurty
Saul
Snevid
State Board Considers Licenses For New Medical Graduates
The State board of medical examination and registration meets to grant licenses to recent medical college graduates so they may start practice. A Chicago diploma-mill is said to be seeking physicians to correspond with, inviting quick diplomas. The board may crack down on such schemes.
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State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Aiecamn Place
Chicago
State Board
Nower
Hats Off in Church At First Baptist
Women remove hats at First Baptist church as a church circle victory ends a week long effort. In the same issue the weather forecast for Indianapolis expects fair and warmer conditions for the next 86 hours ending 8 p m June 22. Henry VanVeorst says the State bank of Monticello will reopen once the Logansport bank is ready, after its closure due to the Logansport failure.
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First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
Henry VanVeorst
State Bank of
Queen’s London appearance greets sovereign with vast ovation
The British sovereign arrives in London to celebrate Jubi Lee festivities, greeted by loyal citizens at Paddington and Buckingham Palace. Crowds pack the streets as the royal party tours in an open carriage amid cheers. Officials note broad public devotion and a ceremonial mood across the city.
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Paddington
Buckingham Palace
Life Guards
Edgewatre
Flyde Park
Duckingham Palace
Yune
Guise
Suse
Lord Salisbury
Jubilee services praise monarchy in New York churches
In two episcopal churches Trinity and St. John the evangelist held jubilee commemorations. Rev D Parker Morgan praised the monarchy as superior to the presidency while Rev Dr Benjamin F De Costa lauded Queen Victoria as the greatest woman and criticized American women for neglecting motherhood. The State Charities Bulletin reports rising inmate figures in state hospitals prisons and new expenditures at Lafayette soldiers home.
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NDPW
York
Trinity
St. John's
Benjamin F. de Costa
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Jones Says So Best $12 Suit in the City
Jones the tailor of Illinois Street offers the best twelve dollar suit in town. He advertises Dustless Oats for horses and Rockers from Wm. L. Hidler as the latest in furniture.
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Jones
S. Illnois Sr
Rockers
Wm. L. Hidler
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State Penitentiary of
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Supt. Colbert
Frank Redmond
Engine House No. 2
Massachus
James Cassidy
Philip Kile
Harrow Escare
S. Delaware St
Witll
Board of Works
BORG
HADES
Henna
Bushnell
Chicares
Middletown
Paul J
AMG
Roberts
Watts
Ladon
Pel
John Poene
Boone
Trewbie
Cox
May Sdallard
Fairland
Toledo
Buckeye
Hanna
Charles J. iKurte
Maj
Akron
Wurtz
Kurtz
State Central Committee
Liana
Phen
Perkins
Lianna
Itble
Van
Rankin
Canvidais
Ivsen
Jootran
Ohe
Ighianti
Clisvieland
Merk Panta
Mone
Tsvael Pollack
Sion
Watt
Pollock
Maplest
Eugene Shreve
Noble
South Sis
Faning
City
Drs Wagner
Birdman
Bread Ripple
Ofkeers USA
the Sun
Ohio St
Denison House
Tray Pers Eere Rayor
Ponce Ermabs
Great Britain
London
Windsor Castle
Enatey
Empress Frederick
Beatrice
Christina
Windsor
Her
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