Bates Inn murder case linked to McQuat and Barnett
Frank Wilson a Bates Inn bartender was shot and died later in City hospital. James V. Barnett and Bob McOuat, both involved in the evening rounds, were arrested with Barnett charged with murder and McOuat named as accessory. Witnesses describe a night of bar hopping ending at the Bates Inn where Wilson was shot after an exchange at the dining room door.
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Union Station
Gorman
Congress Hall
Harry Moran
Virginia Hotel
Jon
Bates’ Inn
Frank Wilson
Dan Lynch
Barnett
Wilson
Dan
Lynch
McQuat
Tom Mechan
Capt. Dawson
Bob McOunt
City Hospital
Frank
Griffin
Manning
Indiana Ave
Circle-st
Meridian
McOuat
Cant
Dawson
Bob McOuat
Wuen
Bob
Mysterious Murder Case Stirs Court Hearing
In a police court hearing Captain Dawson testified as Barnett faced charges tied to a fatal incident. Barnett appeared calm on the witness bench as McQuat, with an injured nose, awaited Friday’s session while bond for McQuat was set at 10 000. McQuat operates a Meridian Street tin shop selling electrical fans and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett
Wilson
McQuat
Daly
Capt. Dawson
McOuat
Meridian-st
St Patrick Day Parade Chief Says Funeral Hour Tie Unavoidable
P H McNelis, chief marshal, says the St Patrick’s day parade cannot be moved from 2 p.m. Sunday due to prior arrangements and significant expenses. He notes the funeral for Gen Harrison is also at 2 p.m. and suggests a weekday funeral might avoid clash, expressing concern over a possible military display.
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ST. Patrick’s
Tomlinson Hall
Accuses Pat Crowe of Kidnapping Boy
Edward A. Cudahy declares in Kansas City that he is certain Pat Crowe kidnapped his son and that James Callahan, jailed as part of the trio, is guilty as he pushes for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Edward A. Cudahy
Omaha
Pat Crowe
James Callahan
Proclamation on Harrison Death Flags at Half Staff
President McKinley proclaims national mourning for Benjamin Harrison who died in Indianapolis. He orders flags at half staff for thirty days and honors at the funeral, noting Harrison’s service as soldier, lawyer, senator and president. The proclamation is dated March 14, 1901 from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Five Thousand Dollar Shortage in Dead Man's Accounts
Anderson Ind March 14 Frank Morris city treasurer of Alexandria died last week. An expert audit shows Morris was five thousand dollars short in his accounts. Many think clerical errors caused the deficit. Mrs Morris has turned over his life insurance to the city to cover the shortage.
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Morris
Miners Vote for Popular Election of Officers Next Year
In a debate described as heated, miners also denounced opponents and moved to begin next year to select officers by popular vote, signaling a shift toward broader member participation in leadership.
Panhandle Freight Trains Collide Injuring Engineer in Richmond
Freight trains on the Indianapolis division of the Panhandle railroad collided in Richmond Indiana on Thursday morning. Engines suffered about 1000 dollars in damage and engineer Patterson of Indianapolis was severely scalded.
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Richmond
Ind
Indianapolis
the Panhandle Railroad
Fatterson
Indiana plumbers' association elects officers at Muncie
Indiana plumbers association elected officers led by President H. H. Highlands of Muncie and Vice President W. Gillespie of Marion. Rutherford is treasurer F W Stauf secretary all of Muncie. Executive board includes J M Healy G F Kirkoff Indianapolis and B Battersley Fort Wayne. W J Freaney Indianapolis was named committee chairman to push sanitary plumbers' law. Marion will host the next state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Indiana Plumbers’ Association
H. H. Highlands
W. Gillespie
Marion
Rutherford
F. W. Stauf
J. M. Healy
G. F. Kirkoff
Indianapolis
B. Battersley
Fort Wayne
W. J. Freaney
Y M C A Seeks 15000 From Carnegie For Richmond Unit
Richmond Indiana man asks Andrew Carnegie to donate 15000 dollars to the local Y M C A. The appeal cites Carnegie's history of supporting Indiana libraries and requests his financial help for the association's project.
Indiana Local Notes From Early 1900s Dispatch
Indiana items report a glass blower attempting suicide via strychnine, a Peru plan for daily wages, Muncie building plans, a fatality playing checkers in Niles, and closing-hour deals for fairmount clerks. Also noted are a belmont mill fire, a coal mine wage scale, a faith story from Oldenburg, divorces, school board impeachment talk, and various local incidents and crimes across cities like Kokomo, Terre Haute, Hartford City, Columbus, and Tipton.
Births and deaths listed for local residents in district notices
A long list of births with parents and addresses, plus several deaths with ages and places, appears as local life events. Names include John and Mary Stanton, Frank and Clara Talman, George and Anna Young, Lemuel and Alice Fields, Peter and Mary Herbert, John and Lina Eberhard, Joseph and Rosa Onito, John and Lida Surzinger, and many others with street addresses. Causes of death noted include pulmonary congestion, pneumonia, meningitis, and cerebritis.
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John and
Mary Stanton
Stevens Sr
Frank and
Clara Talman
Center Township
George and
Anna Young
Barth Ave
Lemuel and
Alice Fields
Jefferson Ave
Peter and
Mary Herbert
Minnesota St
John
Lina Eberhard
S. Morris St
Joseph and
Rosa Onito
Court-st
Lida Surzinger
Minkner-st
Edward and
Anna Brecar
N. Belmont St
Greenwald
Tibbs-ave
J. D. and
Flora
Gas Well 5000 Feet Deep Hopes for Fuel Near Muncie
A $25,000 stock company plans to drill a gas well 5,000 feet deep near Muncie Indiana led by Loomis of Elwood gas company. Geologists doubt a second gas stratum exists, while locals believe more gas lies below. Separately John Painter, a liveryman, was swindled of 150 dollars by a man claiming to be George Mason of Blountsville who sold and falsely claimed a stolen rig for 200 cash and later demanded a reward.
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Muncie
Ind
Loomis
Elwood Gas Company
John Painter
Iveryman
George Mason
Blountsville
Painter
Thos. Pickens
Richmond
Death of Gen Harrison Draws Nationwide Tributes
Washington notes bring from Secretaries Hay Long Wilson Hitchcock and Smith praise for Gen Harrison. Officials call him a true statesman and able leader whose integrity and public service left a lasting impression on the country.
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Hay
Harrison
Nistorains
Hitchcock
Smith
Whitelaw on General Harrison’s character and presidency
Whitelaw, of New York, praises Gen. Harrison as an able, pure, and prosperous president. He notes a brusque public manner misread by strangers, while insiders found him hearty and loyal, never forgetting friends or services, marking his loss as near greatest for the nation.
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San Francisco
Whitelaw Aceid
New York
Harrison
Thieves Hit Neff Washing Machine Factory at Cowan
Robbers battered the factory safe door with a sledge hammer but fled before the inner door opened. The safe held about 3000. They also took a horse from D M Tuttle and a buggy from William Marsh before escaping. Thieves also entered Mueller McFadden's tailor shop stealing suit patterns and overcoats.
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Muncie
Ind
Sps
Neff Washing Machine
Cowan
D. M. Tuttle
William Marsh
Mueller & McFadden
Local Property Repairs and Homes Listed With Costs
A list of names and addresses shows frame houses, barns, and sheds with stated repair or construction costs. Items include James Rothschild corner Yandes and thirteenth streets, $1,000. John C. Allison 901 Annetta street, $1,000. Martha W. Bond 1634 Park Avenue remodeling, $1,000. and others such as Kate Gallagher 520 Goulett Avenue repairs $150 and Long & Knight lumber shed at 102% Lewis Street for $250. The collection details several properties with prices ranging from $60 to $2,520 across numerous streets.
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James Rothschild
Yandes
Thirteenth Sts
John C. Allison
Annetta St
Martha W. Bond
Park Ave
Nelle Meyers
Roache Ave
Alice Winzesheimer
Delaware St
W. J. Moore
Ruth and
Washington Sts
Kate Gallagher
Gooulett-ave
Pierson
Kinggold-Ave
Beecher-st
John Trost
River-ave
Marion L. Cummins
Sheldon St
Robbers Blow Open Ohio Bank. Escape On Hand Car
Robbers exploded the safe at the New Madison Farmers Bank in Ohio early Thursday morning but failed to steal any money. They fled on a hand car and the blast damaged the building. Bank officials unable to open the safe went to Richmond to obtain funds for operations. investigators deem the act professional in scope.
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Richmond
Ind
New
Madison
Farmers’ Bank
Senator Beveridge Pays Tribute to a Great American Leader
The article quotes Senator Beveridge praising an extraordinary man whose death is a national loss. Beveridge highlights the late figure's defense of financial honor in 1896, cautious governance, conservatism, and fearless public speaking. He notes the charm of his intellect and sincerity, and his chosen devotion to citizens over masses.
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Senator Beveridge
America
Gen
Harrison
Wilbur F. Craft
International Movement For Protection of
Former President Cleveland on President Harrison
Princeton dispatch records former president Cleveland reacting to President Harrison with deep emotion and sorrow, noting the sad state conveyed in the latest reports from Washington. The remark underscores mounting concern over national affairs as Harrison faces current crises.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Harrison
Ex-Speaker Praises Gen Harrison Amid Death News
Ex-Speaker J. B. Reed lauds Gen Harrison noting his intellectual force and strong character. He says tributes reflect national confidence and that Harrison’s recent remarks showed steady good sense, calling his death at this time particularly unfortunate for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. B. Reed
Harrison
John Wanamaker Praises Harrison as Statesman
Philadelphia March 14 John Wanamaker postmaster general under Harrison praised Harrison as a rare American character. He cited his soldier senatorial and presidential record saying Benjamin Harrison ranks among the highest American statesmen and that the nation owes him a debt of gratitude.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Harrison
Gladstone
Benjamin Harrison
Secretary Tracy reacts to Harrison death
General Tracy, secretary of the navy, said Harrison was not highly regarded as a man or public official yet was overwhelmed by the former chief's death and unable to comment further at that time.
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New York
March
B. F.tracy
Harrison
Henderson Eulogy Praises Harrison as Ablest President
Dubuque Iowa report quotes Speaker Henderson calling Harrison one of the ablest presidents and saying all good people will deeply regret his death. The remark underscores Harrison's historical stature amid the honoring tributes.
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Dubuque, Ia
Henderson
Harrison
Harrison内 secretary hails as one of greatest men
Gen. J. W. Noble, secretary of the interior for Harrison, called Harrison one of the greatest men in the country at a St. Louis event on March 14.
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ST. Louis
J. W. Noble
Harrison
Carnegie Gives 9 Million to Carnegie Employees Endowment
Two letters from Andrew Carnegie announce retirement from active business and a 9 million donation for an endowment fund for superannuated and disabled Carnegie employees. The fund supports savings accounts, home loans, libraries at Braddock Homestead and Duquesne, and pensions or aids for injured or dependent workers.
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Pittsburg, Pa
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Company
Carnegie
Braddock
Homestead
Duquesne
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Relief for Consumptives
An advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as helping consumptives and curing incipient consumption by loosening phlegm and healing. It proclaims the medicine as the best cough remedy with a stated price.
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Dr. Bull
Miners Denounce Republicans over Explosives Bill
Terre Haute Ind March 14 State miners convention denounces Republican leaders and a mine inspector on a committee report alleging valdiging and criticizing the handling of the explosives bill.
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Mine Workers’ Convention
Terre Haute
Gilbert
Whitcomb
Vigo
Epperson
First National Bank Case Brightens In Niles
In Niles Michigan on March 14 the First National Bank situation looks brighter with a $10,000 shortage and $10,000 in stock. Stockholders are wealthy and liable for the full amount, but depositors will lose nothing. Bank certificates of deposit cannot be bought at a discount.
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Niles, Mich
First National Bank
Sun Classified Rent Notice
Short OCR fragment shows a rent notice referencing The Sun classified ad format for rooms for rent. No further readable details on location, price, or dates are available.
Nellie McFarland Granted Divorce from Former Pastor
In Fremont Docket March 14 Mrs Nellie McFarland was granted a divorce from Edward McFarland, formerly pastor of St Pauls church at Bellevue. The ground was infidelity and the decree was granted to Mrs McFarland.
Drunken husband shoots wife asleep at Canal Dover
George Weaver killed his wife as she slept, then shot himself. The crime at Canal Dover, born of drink and poverty, leaves eight children surviving, including twins who were in the bed with Mrs Weaver.
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Canal Dover
George Weaver
Mrs. Weaver
British naval buildup noted in Asiatic coast
Capt. Sutherland aboard the Senator reports from Wei-Hai-Wei that between that port and Hong Kong Great Britain has landed 1,000,000 tons of naval supplies on the Asiatic coast. Guns and ammunition are continually landed. despite no immediate war prospects, the buildup is deemed ominous.
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Victoria
B. C
Sutherland
Royal Road
Wei-Hai-Wei
Hong-Kong
Great Britain
Reverend plans Alaskan gold rush to save church debt
Rev George of Trinity Congregational Church in Cleveland seeks to mine gold in Alaska to raise funds for the church debt of $20,000. He joins drivers who risk the gold fields for money and adventure, testing a pastor's pledge against the cold frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Alaska
Far North
Trinity Congregate Church
Alaskan
R A. George
Rogers Withdraws Suit Against Actor Mansfield
Philadelphia March 14 John Rogers the super who began suit for damages against actor Richard Mansfield has withdrawn the case. He reportedly received 500 to heal a head wound from Mansfield’s prop lance. Rogers played a stage warrior in Henry V and his awkwardness offended the star.
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Philadelphia
John Rogers
Richard Mansfield
Mansfield
Rogers
Doubtful Rumors Testimony From Indianapolis Resident
A resident of Indianapolis Mr G T Paulger from 1117 W Thirteenth St Miller at Clifford Ave flour mill endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes kidney and back pain improved after use and praises the remedy for both him and his wife. Doan's Kidney Pills priced cents a box and sold by Henry J Huders drug store with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y as U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Henry J. Huder
Paulger
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Doan
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Bob ‘Mouat
Jas. V. Barnett
the Bates
James V. Barnett
Ored
Bar
Nett
Robert
McOunt
MecNelis
P. H. McNelis
the St
Gen. Harrison
Mr. Cudahy
Presi
President of the
Executive Mansion
The
Senate
Tor
Trator and Statesman
Sion
States of America
William M’kinley
John Hay
Alexandria
Anderson, Ind
Frank Morris
Alexan
Dria
Engineer Patterson Scalded T
Panhandle
Indiana
Richmond Y
Indiana Inklings
Geo. Eberhart
Anderson
Peru
Muncie Commercial Club
Myron E. Barrett
Niles
Fairmount
James Boodbar
Rushville
Kleindorfer
Belmont
Jefferson
Alum Cave
Brazil
William White
Nashville
Hume, Ill
Academy of the Immaculate Conception
Oldenburg
Jacob Eslinger
Haddon Township
Sullivan County
Hartford City
Elwood
Columbus’ City
Portland
Lewis
W. R. Jones
Washington St. U. B. Church
Mary Moore
William Jones
James Herrington
W. F. Walker
China
A. L. Morrison
Greencastle
Capt
J. M. Myers
Jeffersonville
Henry Warrick
Knightstown
Thomas McCullough
Oxford
L. M. Besinger
Besinger
Corunna
Denver
Col
Corunna Society
Frankfort
Anson Reed
Boyleston
Harry Berry
Tipton
Reed
Neal
Jonesboro
House
Congressman Steele
Senator Fairbanks
Asam
Georgiana Jones
Toledo-st
John C
May McIlvaine
Lexington Ave
Gottlieb
Lena Fritz
S. Nelson St
Elizabeth A. Smith
Tenth-st
Jennie M. Wilkins
Indiana-ave
Samuel Tullipo
Gale-st
Anna K. Staub
N. Davidson St
Earl E. Millikan
Capitol Ave
Harry D
Wasson
Grace Cline
Tillman A. A
Nicholson
Lillian F. Willowby
Greenburg Walker
Emma Sams
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Torians
Harrisons
Whitelaw Reid
President Cleveland
Gen. Tracy
Gen. Noble
Toms,’ Col
George Weav
Canal
Dover
the Orient
England
Cleveland, O
G. T. Paulger
C. Koenring
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