North Indianapolis tragedy: father and son found dead in small house
Marion Smith forced entry into the Annette and Wells streets home to find Moses Smith and his son Oliver dead in the front room while Mrs. Smith lay unconscious nearby. Suspected causes include gas, poison, or foul play amid family jealousy and a possible love triangle with Wirt Yancey. Detectives pursue leads, including a possible motive and unattended insurance and deed arrangements. Mrs. Smith revived but unable to explain events, and police note jailhouse and post affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette and
Wellssts
Indianapolis
Moses Smith
Oliver
Marion Smith
Smith
Marion
Mra. Smith
Dra. Smith
Kararetter
Tre Sung
Yancey
Kinney
Ima
Tom Long
Richaide
Gordon
Sunday church talks on faith, Rome, and world’s fair
A fragment from a religious page lists sermons at multiple churches. Rev J A Allen of Sixth Presbyterian discusses a proposed confession revision and God's sovereignty. Rev J W McComb preaches Catholicism condemning Rome as hostile to Bible propagation. Naomi Tamura of Tokyo cites Japan church ushers, language hurdles, and need for education funds. Rev A B Whitney of South Street Baptist covers issues of the world’s fair and fears of Sabbath infringement and Roman influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Allen
Sixth Presbyterian Church
J. W. McComb
Olive St
Presbyterian Church
Rome
Second Presbyterian Church
Naomi Tamura
Tokyo
Japan
A. B. Whitney
South St. Baptist Church
Theraby
Citizens Company Readies Streets First For Tracks
City agents move to grant streets to the Citizens company under the new franchise amid a street car dispute. Mayor Sullivan and the pet board push for action as a 40 man track gang begins laying rails on likely streets, including New Jersey street from Massachusetts avenue to Fort Wayne avenue. The company signals electric service from New Jersey street to Fort Wayne avenue and toward Central Avenue, promising immediate construction. Meanwhile McDonald guides a legal plan with support from McKee and Verner, while McDonald’s steps are backed by funding. Also reported are a missing garments case near the Michigan street bridge and new hospital leadership changes at the Central insane hospital, City hospital, and City dispensary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Jones
Citizens’ Company
N. Alabama
Washington
Citizens Company
Tur Sun
Mason
Abrams
New Jersey-st
Massachusetts-ave
Fort Wayne-ave
Amid Fire News and Social Lists in City Chronicle
A chaotic column reports on a fire department scare with slow response and spectators in Chicago, a democrat’s remark on Cleveland, occupational hazards of painters at Priday, and a ledger of marriages births and deaths. Named individuals include Silas Morgan, Clara Martin, Oliver Harsrove, and others amid a mix of notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
Hendricks
Indianapolis
Thomas Jones
Tue Lux
Davis
Vonnegut’s
Whi
Catharine Viivar
Siel
Joseph
Amanda Williams
John
Ida Scheib
Sophia Striggo
Willian
Dora Joss
Edward
Emma Hutchens
Sally Halenkamp
Ceat
Chioat
Inuoisst
Avery
Webber in Custody Over Alleged Wife Compromise
Miss Minnie Webber claims to be James Webber’s wife, seeking support for herself and two children. Webber, an agent for an insurance company, denies the relationship while a decoy, Carrie Caffe, is accused of fornication. Warrants issued. Webber jailed for lack of bail as a compromise attempt unfolds and an auditor arrives to inspect books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Caffe
Webber
Indianapolis
Decatur
Ill
Brrs
Minnie Webber
James Webber
Kokomos
Everett
American Accident Insurance Company
Louisville
When Block
New Jersey St
Carrie Caffe
Justice Uabich
Sirs
Holmer
Mua
Many Machinists Gather for Annual Convention in Meridian
Delegates from Nova Scotia to Mexico and Seattle to Birmingham gather in Meridian to mark the annual machinists convention. About 5 were present Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Meridian street hall as prayers were offered, Mayor Sullivan welcomed visitors, and Grandmaster John O'Day spoke. The day featured talks on labor economics, shorter hours, and apprenticeship systems with sessions set for credential examinations and secret proceedings. Municipal bids and street projects prompted protests on sewer assessments and street improvements, while new brick sidewalks and a brick pavement were slated on several streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Mexico
Seattle
Birmingham
Ala
J. A. Milburn
Sullivan
John O'Day
D. F. Kennedy
EK. Jenston
Omaha
Neb
James O'Connor
Oil City
James J. Creamer
Richmond
L. Len Byck
B. of
P. W
Jerger-st
Alabama St
Walnut St
Tennessee
Meridian
Counci
Tillon-st
Alabama
Alabama-st
Dalaaware-st
Mississippi-es
Merril-at
Susquehanna-st
Vermont-st
Michigan-st
Woman found dead at Southern hotel in alleged self destruction case
A New York woman known as Mrs Alexander was found dead in her Southern hotel room with her throat cut ear to ear and a razor in her right hand. Hotel staff cite suicide but strong suspicions of murder linger. A man who had called on her that day was last seen with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Mayimaa
Alexander
New York
Southern Hotel
Patrolman Richardson Faces Board Over Tardy Beat
Charges were preferred against Patrolman Richardson for being five minutes late at roll call and hard to find on his beat. He said he gave chase to two suspicious persons, which detained him. John D Leacks resigned from chemical company Nos 2 and 3. D P Duvall got his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pubic Safety
Richardson
John Dleacks
Chemical Company No. 2
DP. Duvall
Plasterers Strike Delays City Building Projects
About 100 plasterers walked out to demand the right to do their own lathing at the current wage of ten cents per hour. Contractors say hiring lathers at $1.15 per thousand would cost four dollars per thousand if plasterers lath themselves. The walkout halts work on the surgical institute, St John's church additions, the Lutheran orphans' home, and the new library, with many contractors unable to reassign nonunion workers. A meeting at the builders' exchange failed to resolve the dispute as plasterers insist on self lathing and contractors warn of substantial expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Sullivan
Surgical Institute
St John's Church
Joseph Ernest
Therap
Guion
Builders’ Exchange
Deadly cyclone devastates Cisco Texas and nearby towns
May 1 reports confirm multiple deaths and extensive damage from a tornado that wiped Cisco near Cannon Texas. The Cisco toll includes Mrs Jones and child and several residents. hundreds left homeless as 20 of 450 buildings stand. Fire and wreckage damage total around 2.9 million dollars. Other cyclone impacts cited in Ponca City and Ruthton with additional fatalities and property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Tex
Cisco
Jones
Baby
Dava Cameron
Whitesides
W. A. Hickman
M. B. Owens
Bledsoe
J. T. Thomas
Porter
William Simms
Knight
Ponca Aarney
Jack Keithley
Chas
Jackson
Keithley
Ruetmuoxp
Ind
Soperell
Whitewater
Minstrels, vaudeville at Grand and Park shows debut
Gram Dockstader's minstrels visit the Grand Monday with Aunt Bally and Frank Dumont authoring a sketch called the cake walk. Eight bells opens Tuesday and Wednesday with nautical pantomime by the Byrne brothers. Ew Sefton and Watson sue Dickson and Talbott for 800 dollars over six Dayton performances. The Libertians perform Candy at the Grand late in the week. Franz Ebert remains in My Aunt Sally at Park. Carrie Louis returns with a strong cast late week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dockstader
Frank Dumont
Minstrel Shakespere
Byrne
Sefton and Watson
the Empire
Dickson & Talbott
Dayton
Candy
Franz Ebert
Sally
Joseph Dowling
the Park
Carrie Louis
Opening of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago
President Cleveland opened the world fair amid pomp, with the duke of Veragua, officials, and diplomats present. The ceremony featured a Columbian march, a key release, and a speech by President Davis confirming the vast machinery’s awakening. Crowds overflowed, police kept order, and the day ended with a formal reception and dedication events at the women’s building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C'areaco
Cleveland
Gresham
Herbert
Second Presbyterian Church
Bunting
McPherson
Andrews
Otto Gresham
Alayor Harrison
Carter
Columbus
la Rabida
Jackson Park
Dunne
U. S
Andrew Johnson
le Xitis
Lexington Hotel
Duke of Veragas
National Commission
Fair Directors
Curiaco
Higginbotham
Palmer
Duke of
Stevenson
John K. Paine
U.S. Senate
W. H. Milburn
Jessie Couthouin
Chicago
Croffut
Columbue
Wagner
Odirector
Zen
Davis
Comuniensiurate
Pam
Seviz Wolion
Ordlas
Vitor Telegraph
Lake Michigan
America
Duke of Verague
Gary
Veragua
Potter Palmer
Manufacturers
Jfo
Washington
Minister Missed Threat to Woman in Police Court
South Payne, a colored man, appeared in police court on charges of assault and battery on his wife. The case ended with a not guilty verdict, while the wife claimed he fled to Camp Nelson Kentucky to face murder charges. Also charged, John Kerr, colored, faced counts of striking his wife and carrying concealed weapons and was fined 100 dollars. Abijah Young, colored, failed to answer and was arrested for threats to kill a Tennessee woman. Brown notes Young is a colored minister in good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Payne
Iis
Camp Nelson
John Kerr
Abijah
Young
Tennessee St
Grown
Hig Bond
Brown
Inferno at a house: six burned to death in Chicago
A brutal fire at a brick residence in Chicago killed six men including Michael Lee and Joseph Die, all identified by trades or city origins. A servant reported an incendiary suspicion as the house collapsed into a death-trap. In a separate scene at Union Station a man and boy faced the mortifying moment of a coffin, the child asking where mamma is while the father led him away in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benya
Ohieck
Ing House
Jefferso
Michael Michael Lee
Chicago
Molder
John Morgan
Joseph Die
Burlington
Gie Bailey
Mrs. Judson
Aedison
Morgan
Ward
Paps
Han
Ministers Meeting Read Paper On Permanent Elements In Christianity
Rev George Cochran of Hall Place Methodist Church presented a paper on the permanent elements in Christianity to the ministers at the Y M C A parlors. The discussion followed with the paper praised as good. The meeting adjourned after brief remarks at Fairview Park, the last meeting of the season, to reconvene the first Monday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cochran
Hall-place Methodist Church
Yv.m. C. A
Fairview Park
Place Couot
Hunting and fishing notes from Vincennes region
Field reports describe poor trout and bass fishing due to cold snowmelt and muddy rivers. Hunters note dwindling snipe shooting near Vincennes, with stock and water conditions affecting variety and success. upcoming tournaments and prize totals cited in regional sports pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
United States
Richards Ind
Cedar Lake
White River
Rivervale
East Fork
Shoals
Indis Creek
Blue River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pulpit Savings
City Company
McKkee
Verner
McDonald
Pat Johnan Leppert
Michigan St. Bridge
Ofiers
Edenharter
Central Insane Hospital
Chas. Ferguson
City Hospital
Moffitt
Wink
Webber IN Custody
Gram Dockstader
Minstrels
Park
Aunt Bally
Bapburg Kelley and Vaudeville Club
Chitago
Edwin Booth
Booth
Morzias
Bai Dhath Rap
Tadavisin
Union Station
Papa
Field, Ptorest and
Sthigam
Indyss' Ayer
Smith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania
Nlada
Bing Furniture
Virginia
Ave
Lske Dros
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