Commit Crimes and Negroes Are Blamed, Saya Rev. Downs
A Muncie Indiana report notes colored residents’ anger over the Terre Haute lynching of George Ward. Rev John Downs suspects white attackers in blackface may be responsible for many murders. The piece also covers rail crossings safety fines, the Bahl Bros fruit jar plant reopening with 1200 workers, a theft involving a large stone, grand jury actions, and a smallpox quarantine incident featuring Sheriff Fasig and a quarreling patient.
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Muncie
Ind
George Ward
Terre Haute
John Downs
Big Four
Bahl Bros
Two Marion Men Saved After Chloroform Demonstration
In Swazee Indiana on Thursday night Frank Davis and Clarence Pontius were found unconscious in Pontius's office. They had saturated sponges with chloroform and applied them to their noses for a demonstration. Doctors revived Pontius after hours of care. Davis recovered quickly.
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Marion
Ind
Frank Davis
Clarence Pontius
Ous
Pontius
Davis
Ray seeks new trial in six count motion
In Shelbyville Indiana on Thursday crowds heard arguments on a motion for a new trial for George M Ray. The motion lists six counts and the defense offered affidavits claiming five jurors favored sentence before the trial. The state was given until Friday afternoon to file counter affidavits and proceedings passed quietly.
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Shelbyville
Ind
George M. Ray
Ray
Rail line awards shop contract for Matthews Indiana
Matthews Indiana based railroad company set the contract for its shops to be built in Matthews with bids from Muncie and Converse. Estimated outlay for the shops is about 75000 dollars.
Midland manager Ward marries after train engineers strike
General manager Ward of the Midland railroad went to Anderson where engineers had quit and chained engines to the track over unpaid wages. After settling the dispute he hurried back to Muncie to be married.
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Muncie, Ind
Sps
Ward
Midland Railroad
Anderson
Muncie
Union Veteran Charles Hammond Killed by Train in Marengo
Charles Hammond a 48 year old union veteran was killed by a train on the Southern railway at Marengo Friday. He lived in New Albany Indiana and the incident occurred during railroad operations near the town’s level crossing. Police are investigating the accident and notifying his next of kin.
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New Albany
Ind
Charles Hammond
Marengo
Southern Railway
Artman Has Them All Intimidated
A roundup of Indiana notices notes Coffin death in Rush county. Frankfort resident Mrs. Ty Michaels declared insane after forgery arrest. A lantern of local crimes and events spans births deaths robberies and temperance actions with names like Coffin Dorney Drybread Hodapp and Bradley. The piece also covers bills on utility poles, post office padding, and a courtroom incident in Indianapolis debates.
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Ty Michaels
Frankfort
Nebraska State Penitentiary Fire Devastates Main Buildings
Fire at the Nebraska State Penitentiary near Lincoln almost totally destroyed the main cell houses, with an estimated 250000 dollars in losses and no insurance. Warden Davis’s wife spotted the blaze in the kitchen, militia were called, and convicts were moved to the yard as flames raged amid strong winds and frigid air.
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Davis
Savage
City Life Mills Output Drops From Previous Month
Local mills produced 23 674 barrels of flour last month, down from 31 674 in January. Ex Fire Chief Webster is greatly improved and walked in his yard. Michael Gavin's will, probated Thursday, leaves his entire estate to his wife Bridget Gavin. P B Rucker reports a robbery claim of 130 50 and a 70 watch while a guest at the Spencer house, suing the landlord Lawrence for 300.
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Webster
Michael Gavin
Bridget Gavin
P. B. Rucker
Spencer House
Lawrence
Botanic Blood Balm claims cure for blood and skin diseases
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for advanced impure blood and skin disorders including cancer ulcers eczema and rheumatism. It presents a testimonial from C W Robinson of Augusta Georgia and notes availability in Atlanta and Indianapolis with free trial offers and over 3000 testimonials.
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C. W. Robinson
Augusta
Mr. Robinson
BLOOD
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Indianapolis
H. J. Hu Ger Drug Store
Corner of
Pennsylvania
Washington Sts
Ind
Electrocution ends Rosslyn Ferrell's crime tale in Ohio
Rosslyn Ferrell, 22, who killed Express messenger Charles Lane on Aug 10, 1900, died by electrocution at Ohio Penitentiary after a midnight execution. Clergy visited, he received last rites, and died calmly at 12 09 am. The case linked to his planned wedding and blood money.
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Rell
Charles Lane
Derer
Ferrell
Fathers Kelly
O’reilly
Darby
Wells
Teachner
Ohio
Steubenville
Rosslyn H. Ferrell
Pennsylvania Road
Adams Express Company
Urbana
Lane
Plain City
Express Company
Lillian Costlow
O ‘Bank
Priesté
Local Lard Trade Entries From Fresh Smoked Hams to Snow Flake Lard
A terse market note lists kettle rendered leaf lard and fresh smoked picnic hams priced per pound. It mentions Snow Flake lard and a Good wash board, indicating assorted lard products and related equipment in a mid 19th century trade catalog style.
Damask Copper Vases and Decorated Oriented Enamels Exhibit
A sales note invites readers to view a display of hand formed copper ware from Damascus. The pieces include vases trays jardiniers bowls and wall pockets colored with rich enamels unique to the orient, shown in the west window.
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Damascus
Orient
Notice of estate sale in Warren township Indiana
Notice is given that as administrator of the estate of John M Toon deceased an public sale will be held at the residence of Henry J Toon in Warren township Marion county Indiana near Julietton on Saturday March 23 at 10 oclock a m. The sale includes a good driving horse a top buggy 50 bushels of corn in crib 45 grain tags clover seed household and kitchen furniture and other articles. Terms: cash for sums 5 or less and nine months credit for larger sums with note and security. No removal until terms are met.
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Weehn M. Toon
Henry J. Toon
Warren Township
Marion County
Ind
Julietton
John M. Toon
Doc Reed Freed After Miss Carter Clears Him of Assault
Miss Carter testified Reed did not resemble her attacker and admitted she was certain he is not the man. Reed was freed by officers, advised to avoid old haunts in Indianapolis, and planned to visit Morristown and Charlottesville before returning home. Neighbors and supporters praised the outcome as Irvington settled down.
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Wailesboro
Patrick Costrow
Ferrell
Miss Costlow
Doc Reed
Miss Carter
Reed
Robert Carter
Indianapolis
Morristown
Charlottesville
Irvington
Beckhams Pardoning Criticized by Judge Baker in Kentucky
Judge Baker of criminal court denounces Gov Beckham's pardon of Gambier Ed Alvey as an act of judicial and political persecution. Alvey received a two year sentence and Baker orders five lawyers to probe a claimed conspiracy.
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Louisville
Baker
Criminal Court
Gov. Beckham
Gambier
Alvey
Kinkead
Beckham
Jefferson Criminal Court
Noted mob surrounds guard as Shenkle sent to penitentiary
Albert Shenkle, confessed assailant of 13 year old Della Gill, arrived under militia protection in Carrollton New level on March 1 from Springfield. A court delay occurred when handcuff keys were lost. a blacksmith cut the restraints and Shenkle pleaded guilty, receiving an indeterminate penitentiary term before transfer to the penitentiary by special train.
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Field
Shenkle
No Salary Increases Limited by House Action
The state will not grant salary increases this season except for supreme and appellate judges who gain $500 annually. The House on Friday trimmed Bonham's bill to equalize salaries by removing increases for the governor and lowering salaries for the attorney general auditor secretary and treasurer.
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House
Bonham
Divorce Suit Names Greek Couple In Priest Co respondent
Theodore Folerou files for divorce from his wife Antonio in New York on March 1 with Rev Agothodoros A Papagoropoulous named as co respondent. Folerou alleges the priest visited the home at unseemly hours and behaved improperly. Folerou’s wife admits frequent visits but says the priest came to teach her English.
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New York
Theodore Folerou
Antonio
Agothodoros A. Papagoropoulous
G. A. R. Declines Inaugural Parade Courtesy
Washington dispatch reports the G. A. R. declines to participate in the inaugural parade. Gen Green as grand marshal offered a guard of honor of 20 men from each local post to escort President McKinley, but the veterans rejected the invitation.
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Washington
Divorce Suit Filed as Baney Held in Michigan City
Della Baney files for divorce from Noah Baney who is serving a burglary sentence in Michigan City. The case cites alleged crimes by Baney and notes Mrs. Hinsaw’s involvement in the informal account of the events.
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Della
Noah Baney
Michigan City
Mrs. Hinsaw
Agnew Says No Money to Back Canal Rail Plan
Senator Agnew denies knowledge of any revised Calumet river canal scheme and cites a lack of funds. He notes railroads continue to oppose the plan. The bill was killed in the house 55 to 39.
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Agnew
Mob Fatality Event Approval Sparks Silence In Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 1 the mob related fatality event involving a Black person named Ward prompted reduced criticism as Ward’s wife retrieved his public safety item and pocketbook from the police station. His watch reportedly disappeared, taken by a mob member.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ward
Pearl Curry Recovers After Salt Diet Ordeal
Miss Pearl Curry of Sycamore, niece of Carrie Nation, survived over a year on a salt and lemon diet with acids as her only nourishment. Her condition worsened until authorities feared death before fresh milk and blood injections helped restore health.
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Kokomo
Ind
Pearl Curry
Sycamore
Carrie Nation
Rag dealer Feldman linked to clothing theft
Chicago March 1 J Feldman a rag dealer is believed to be the man who secured 3679 in old clothes bought of a man named Conley Feldman is now on his way to Germany.
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Chicago
J. Feldman
Conley
Feldman
Germany
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