Bank suit alleges embezzlement and fraudulent drafts
A formal complaint filed by Claypool & Ketcham on behalf of directors of the old Firet national bank seeks $300,000 from John B. McCutcheon and Augustus P. Lynch. The suit accuses them of violating banking laws between 1832 and 1883 by creating forged drafts and concealing transactions to inflate the bank’s credit. The case targets several firms and promises a lengthy legal fight.
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Claypool & Ketcham
Caintaint
Chicers
Brown & Ox
D. Bennett, Moore & Co
Tr. C. Hopkins & Co
Megha
McIntcheon
Lynch
Cathaas
Lapak
Volving Agit
Huga- Hou
McCutchson and
Indianapolis
Abduction Case Ends With Eloped Couple Released
A middle aged woman and a younger man, believed abducted from Ohio, were found at a College Street boarding house after detectives tracked them down. Mrs. Long claimed she eloped to be with Mr. Shide, saying they are married and fled from an unhappy marriage. Long withdrew his warrant after questioning.
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Albio
Ohio
L. B. Long
Monroy
Clack
Hi. Shide
Sidebottom
Turner
College St
Long
Grand jury finds 24 indictments not Cronin related
CHIceGo June 41 report says no Cronin case ties. Lock‑up keeper Delaney is not to be held. Joliet Ill June 2 city council sets saloon licenses at 1000 dollars and repeals billiards ban replacing it with a 5000 dollar per year per stable permit.
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Cronin
Chicego
Spl.j
Grand Jury
Delaney
Meefornt
Jolie
Ill
Indiana Weather Turns Fair and Warmer
Indiana enjoys fair skies and rising temperatures as a warm spell broadens across the state. No specific regions or dates are given.
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Indiana
Divorce Granted After Infidelity Sparks Turmoil
The domestic life of John J. and Fannie G. Clements ends as Judge Walker grants a divorce to the husband for infidelity. Previously Claments had shot Lloyd Nowland after discovering his wife with Nowland, an incident for which Claments was acquitted. A separate case dissolves Nicholas Williams from Lida Williams over abandonment with $209 alimony to the wife.
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John J
Fannie G. Clements
Nicholas
Lida
Williams
Mary
Robert Meyerpeter
Twisting the Lion's Tail at Delagoa Bay
A dispatch from Delagoa Bay reports a serious situation due to railroad troubles. Portions of the line were destroyed by Portuguese forces. An English guard who tried to defend the works was fired upon. Foreign residents crowd the British consulate for protection as the British interpreter is arrested.
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London
Delagoa Bay
Portugese
Four Men Will Hang For Murder in New York
Four men namely Ferdinand Carolin Charles Giblin John Lawis and James Nolan face execution in New York City within days for the murder of women authorities say.
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New York
Perdinand Carolin
Charles Giblin
John Lawis
James Nolan
Several Surprises in City Court and Appointments
A jailed thief Kerr faced doubts over an old commitment for a $200 bond as Mayor Jenny questioned legality. Kerr’s release was briefly allowed on his father’s promise to return him. Dan Ransdell was named District of Columbia marshal amid talk Mose may be next to receive a post.
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Berveral
al Kerr
Jienny
Imprigson
Kerr
California
Dan
Mose
Ransdell
Halford
District of Columbia
Harrison
Cart
Campbell
Madison Man Pardoned After Prison Sentence
Gov. Hovey granted clemency to James Lawrence of Madison Indiana, released after two years of confinement for an assault on Annie Ross. The prosecuting witness recanted, admitting her prior sworn statements were false. Prominent Madison figures, including the judge and prosecuting attorney, argued the woman had been a bad character for years but was unfamiliar at the time of the alleged assault.
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Gov. Hovey
James Lawrence
Madison
Ind
Southern
Annie Ross
Sunday law busts hit Cincinnati figures
Aaron Sterg, manager of the Cincinnati ball club, fined $2 for playing on Sunday. John Warflinger, a saloonist, jailed 30 days and fined $100 for breaking the Sunday law. John Lederer to be sentenced Monday. Editor Shepard brought thirty destitute women and children from Johnstown and paid one month of board at the Atlantic hotel.
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Moral Cincinnatee
Cincinnati
Aaron Sterg
John Warflinger
John Lederer
EmMlor
Aspury
N. d
Shepard
New York
Mayland Express
Johnstown
Atlantic
Five capitalists acquire Adirondacks tract to corner spruce market
A group of five capitalists has purchased a large Adirondacks land parcel of about 80 600 acres, rich in spruce hardwood and birch. They plan to corner the spruce market with the acquisition.
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Nether Corner
Atrasy
Fsplj
Adirondacks
Diphtheria Epidemic Strikes Steinway Suburb
Brooklyn dispatch reports Steinway, a Long Island City suburb, facing an epidemic of black diphtheria with children dying rapidly. Cincinnati note mentions the mayor ordering saloons closed on Sundays.
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Brrcoklyn
Steinway
Long Island City
Infant Pay in Fauntleroy Case Sparks Broadway Debate
In New York on July 2 a French singer testifies over the Little Lord Fauntleroy contract with Elsie Leslie. Managers offered 175 weekly at opening. Elsie’s mother demanded 150 plus a carriage. Agreement settled for 125 a week, a sleeping car for mother and child, and use of Elsie’s name on promotions. Also Mary Bown of Richmond sues Edward Dalton for 10,000 damages claiming he seduced her 16 year old daughter Carrie Barcraft after inviting her to travel. she’s now in hospital. Dalton is said to own substantial property.
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Lord Fauntleroy
New York
Jane
Mary Bown
Richmond
Superior Court
Edward Dalton
Carrie R Barcraft
Davis & Matt
Chenge
Miss Barcraft
Madiran-ave
Dalton
Theft and court actions fill Indianapolis notices
In Indianapolis reports a burglary at 60 McCarty Street where 25 yards of carpet were stolen from Maggisa E. Tanger. A special court session is set for July to dispose of Broad Ripple natural gas affairs. Others include a shooting incident on Illinois Street, an investigation into Philip Mesner’s death, a jewelry theft, and a federal indictment against Israel Pollock for illegal voting. Multiple lawsuits, divorces, and property crimes populate the weekend docket amid crop notes and county board of equalization delays.
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Tviday
Maggisa E. Tanger
McCarty Sr
Howe
Broad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Win. Laster
Jerry Carmichael
Linois-St
Curaner Ridpath
Philip Mesner
Buchanan-st
Burelars
W. G. Sherman
Margidian St
Israel Pollock
S. Tennessee St
Federal Grand Jury
Helfsih
Ephraim Bry
Lafayette G. Call
St. Louis
Mary Jane McPherson
Thani 2
Hanrahan
Mike Cain
William Lewis
Weat and McCarty-sts
Lewis
Baen
Jas. Moriarity
Joseph Lewark
Lefaystte Young
Anthony Winnings
Order of Chosen Friends
Eliza Trackwell
Brazil
Ide
Randolphsf
Arthur Gillet
Board of Trade
Grean County
P. H. Jameson
George Bozard
Board of Trade Call
Indiana
County Board of Equalization
Special Sale of Summer Silver Earns Quick Calls
A terse local ad urges immediate contact with Geo. P. Marott at 16 North Pena St for special sale pricing on summer silver. The message notes scarce stock and rapid turnover with a casual street announcement tone.
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Geo. P. Marott
North Pena St
Mystery of a Crime in St Louis Darkens City
Police probe a mysterious death of Anna Weiss found by the road near St Louis. Initial suspect Gambler McClair cleared. clues scant as investigators consider robbery, assault, and possible scandal linked to a doctor and an unknown companion. Police await new leads.
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Rahway
Chicago
Crochin
Anna Weiss
McClair
Union Ave
Page
Mastonave
Misa Weiss
Prass
Anna
Hollingsworth
Pir
Jefferson City
Leff
North St. Louis
Metlair
Miss Weiss
Madison House
Daiferro
Five Die As Wall Collapses In Nappanee Brick Building
In LaPortr Indiana on June 2 five workmen were killed when a new brick building at Nappanee collapsed Friday night dragging workers from scaffolding. The tragedy occurred as construction progressed with no survivors. Authorities investigated the collapse and identified all five victims.
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LaPortr
Ind
Nappanee
Brannan Accusations Rise Over Double Murder and Insurance
In Hoyone Massachusetts on June 24 public anger grows against Mrs Lizzie Brannan known as the Borgia amid claims of poisoning her husband Michael Brennan and son James Brennan for life insurance. Reports note Thomas Brennan fell ill then died after a period of recovery and relapse. In Charleston public mood shifts against Dr McDow who is charged with killing Editor Dawson and calls for hanging white murderers. A Brockens Mills border dispatch says two people drowned Friday when a green shale flood swept away area.
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Hoyone
Mass
Lizzie Brannan
Borgia
Michael Brennan
James Brennan
Thomas
Charleston
McDow
Dawson
Railroad bridge carpenter dies after fall at Flat Rock bridge
James Allen a railroad bridge carpenter was fatally injured when he fell from the top of the Flat Rock river bridge Friday night. He was taken home to Seymour Indiana.
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Commies
Ind
James Allen
Flat Rock River Bridge
Seymour
Miners Face Work Vote as Meetings Gear Up
Brazil Indiana June 29 report shows 5512 dependent miners an increase of 23 since Tuesday. Contributions total 557.05 or 10 cents per capita. Mass meetings planned Saturday as delegates report and actions await. Strike ending unlikely per state statistian Peelle. A wagon wreck injured a man named Johns near Haughville.
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Brazil
Ind
Kilrain Prepares as Fund Drive Aids Injured Man
Nineteenth century boxing figure Kilrain shows strong form and public spirit. He raises funds for a fire department and helps an invalid man needing a wheelchair. Mitchell tests him but Kilrain vows peak performance on set day within 200 miles of New Orleans.
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Sulliven
Mildaon
Cleary
Kiirain
Mitchell
Avea
Kilrain
Gov. Nichol
New Orleans
Miss Prosser Promotes Practical Bicycling Style
Indianapolis’s only slady bicyelist Miss Prosser rejects divided skirts as unnecessary while riding her wheel. She studies architecture in her brother’s office and assists with aut ide work, using a bicycle to speed her errands.
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Miss Prosser
Indianapolis
Slady Bicyelist
Divorce Suit Draws Attention in New York High Society
The divorce case of George R. Storrs, son of Emory Storrs of Chicago, has drawn citywide interest. Storrs was arrested Friday and alleges his second wife is a money hungry "boss she-devil" who employs vile tactics and claims she is intimate with her attorney ex Senator Ecclesine.
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Goss
New York
George R. Storrs
Emory Storrs
Storrs
Vilast
Ecclesine
Sullivan Arrest Demand Sparks New York Uproar
Sporting men in New York rally over a plan to arrest and bond James J Sullivan to prevent a fight with Kilrain. Local backers and papers near his training grounds push for action as agitation grows.
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Sullivan
New York
Kilrain
Centennial row ends as Fish plans surplus report
New York reports the centennial row is over with Fish announcing a Monday submission of a report showing a surplus. Martin Irons, once hostile to General manager Hoxie during the Gould strike five years ago, now sells fruit in St Louis. General Don Carlos Buel lives quietly in Airdria Kentucky, viewing Green river from his home as he recalls Braig's army. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for improving blood and energy.
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Bish Witt Setthe
New York
Fish
Martin Irons
Gould
Braig
Kentucky
Suicide of Barterich Greenberg Documented as Peculiar
New York June 24 a professional surgical nurse Barterich Greenberg died after inviting neighbor Alexander Recker for beer and consuming poison labeled liquid. Greenberg claimed a final drink, removing cuffs, and shortly after collapsed in a hallway. He had threatened self harm before and had studied medicine in Bonn before coming to the United States. The poison was prussic acid.
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New York
Barterich Greenberg
Alexander Recker
W. Seventy-Grat St
Aked Recker
Becker
Greenberg
Backer
Clarification of Moore Family Moves Cited in Europe
A Connecticut Mutual fire insurance official, Joseph A. Moore, is clarified as not abroad with a daughter as previously claimed. One daughter graduated from Smith College in New York this month, another remains with her mother and grandparents in this city, and Mrs Moore retains independent means.
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Joseph A. Moore
Connecticut Mutual Fire Ingeurance
Europa
Moore
Canadian
Switzerland
Smith College
New York
Thomas H. Sharps
Euch
Wendertog
Passenger Train Trestle Disaster Near Batavia
A C P railway train fell through a trestle near Batavia Ohio at five Friday evening. Fourteen people were hurt including General manager S S Hunt and passenger agent F R Rhodes, both fatally injured. twelve others escaped with lesser injuries. The engineer saved the engine and baggage car as the wreckage collapsed into the ravine amid heavy rain. A mother lost her baby, but the child survived.
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Prain Fakin
Howrteen
Cincinnati
Batavia
C. G. Cp
Seiday
S. S. Hunt
F. R. Rhodes
Sondlp
Suicide at SyieEy Neb State Bank cashier's dramatic life
The June 23 report states HF Morgan, cashier of the State Bank, shot himself in SyieEy Neb. He had a romantic past involving an elopement and marriage to H A Bates's daughter in Missouri. Morgan and Frank Johnson, who married Byron Reed’s daughter, founded the bank together after their elopements. The motive remains undetermined.
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Morgan
Frank Johnson
Byron Reed
Omaha
State Bank
Johnson
Twelve Bodies Recovered After Creek Collision at Latrore
Twelve bodies have been recovered from wreckage at the Latrore creek after Wednesday’s collision. Engineer Caldwell and Fireman Fralich were pulled from the water, with others still believed to lie at the bottom. The investigation focuses on fog and signals with witness Fragman Heacox claiming proper signaling was made but the engineer did not stop.
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Latrore
Caldwell
Fralich
Fragman Heacox
Three Wild Throws In Indianapolis Baseball Game
A chaotic Indianapolis vs New York game features Boyle and Myers on the home team mound and offense from Welch Brown and Hatfield for the visitors. Key moments include Tiernan’s early strikes and Danny Richardson’s homer for the Giants as Indianapolis tops New York 7 to 2 with Seery and O Rourke delivering offense and strong fielding from Hatfield and Connor.
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Mnoranapolis
Ind
New York
Boyle
Myera
Mickey
Welch
Brown
Ward
Hatfield
Fessenden
Seery
Bace
Capt
Jack
Sullivan
Tiernan
Lesry
Glasscock
Saconk
Hines
Giant Gora
Zlasscock
Wately
Bassett
Connor
Skyscraper
McGeachy
Danny Richardson
Denny
Tenny
Myers
Big Connor
Grant O’rourke
Matfeld
Whitney
Basle
Ozone
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Ecenter
Zines
Sully
O'Rourks
Ssery
Q O’ Rourke
Gors
Gasscoci
Blank
Richardson
Bosle
Bassett Feil
Roger Connor
Kyle
Seary
O’ Rourke
Hichardson
Whitey
Giant Gore
Passett
Leary
Borieblank
Denry
Miers
Hires
O'Rourka
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