Wages of Their Sin Tragedy At Louisville House
sensational tragedy in Louisville involving Fulton Gordon and his wife Mrs Gordon and Archie Brown son of Gov Brown. Gordon shoots both lovers in a Madison Street house then flees before being arrested. coroner declares justifiable homicide. Gov Brown arrives grief stricken. couple had been separated and reconciled, they had one child.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Fulton Gordon
Palmer House
Chicago
Archie Brown
Gov. Brown
Ile
Gordon
Brown
Reilly
Smith House
Henderson
State Supreme Court
Indiana Weather Forecast for May 1–2
Forecast for Indiana calls for fair conditions through Wednesday night and Thursday with a chance of showers Thursday. Temperatures expected mild, with improving conditions into early May. A note references Lemon Tonic Laxative and Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as advertisements.
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Indiana
Refunding of City Bonds Boosts City Savings
A batch of city bonds maturing July 1 was sold Wednesday in the city treasurer office. Ten bids were received, Blair & Co. of New York bidding the high premium of 8625. Bonds due 20 years from date carry 4 percent interest, replacing old 7 3 10 percent bonds. The move saves about 6600 yearly.
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Blair & Co
New York
An Ornery Dog in Police Court Farce
In a crowded market Tuesday night Mrs. Shaffer chased Henry Miller after claiming her pocketbook was stolen. Miller was arrested by Patrolman Brady and the purse found. In police court Mrs. Shaffer burst into a rambling defense about an “oratory dog” and was fined 10 dollars and 30 days, the judge cutting her tale short.
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Williams
Moonshiners Gang Captured After Virginia Battle
In Hunxtineton West Virginia on May 1 United States deputies finally captured the Ward gang of moonshiners after a year of terror in Logan Wyoming McDowell and Mercer counties. A Monday battle left Ward dead and about one hundred moonshiners including twenty women in custody. They will be confined at Charleston.
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Hunxtineton
W. Va
U. S
Ward
Logan
Wyoming
McDowell
Mercer
Charleston
Demands Investigation Over Cruelty in Fatal Wound
Cockswain Johnson of the cruiser Olympic writes his brother demanding an inquiry into the cruelty and neglect that led to his fatal wound. The demand and a copy of the letter were sent to Washington.
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San Francisco
Cockswain Johnson
Olympic
Washington
City Line News Nearby Streets And Public Notices
City Line reports a mix of local items from a Kentucky trainer’s death in Louisville to Tral of Copeland for shooting Ad Harris. Pension payments raise benefits for veterans, state health conference planned May 2 3, and summer building work valued above 100000 begins May 6. Also notes Congo of strawberries at state house and a bank suit verdict.
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State House
Carter
Michigan Road
Fr. D. Leil
Kentucky
Wm. Copeland
Ad. Harris
Center Lodge
Sarah Reed
West
Indianapolis
N. J. Walker
E. D. Bishop
W. E. Jones
Sheppard
William Welling
Conference of
County Boards of Health
Fort
Agnes Sharkey
Chas, Kramer
Richmond
Union Station
Tom Taggart
Merkle & Son
Columbus
Consecration of Rev John Hazen White at St Pauls Church
A large crowd attended the Indiana Episcopal Diocese consecration at St Pauls Church on Wednesday from 11 am to 1 30 pm. Bishop McLaren delivered the sermon and laid on hands as Bishop Tuttle Bishop Leonard and others assisted, with White assuming bishopric as celebrants praised by many dignitaries.
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John Hazen White
Indiana Episcopal Diocese
St. Paul’s Church
Supt
Powell
Myron King
Senator McLean
Terre Jlante
Tuttle
Missouri
Leonard
Cleveland
Gillespie
Grand Rapids
Gilbert
Nicholson
McLaren
Chicago
John
Jesus
Wilde Case Goes To A Jury In Conspiracy Trial
Lonpox May 1 The Old Bailey heard the justice urge acquittal for Oscar Wilde and Taylor on conspiracy charges. He cautioned jurors to ignore press comments and weigh evidence from alleged accomplices and blackmailers. Wilde defended his writings and Lord Alfred’s sonnets as innocent expressions of love. The jury later disagreed, prompting a new trial held for Wilde and Taylor without bail.
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Lonpox
Old Bailey Court
Wilde
Taylor
Dorian Grey
Lord Alfred
London
Senator Stewart Praises Conspicuous Bravery In Nicaragua
May 1 report from Caustic Washmerox notes Senator Stewart of Nevada sent a long letter to Cleveland praising the joint effort of the British in planting the flag and extending rule over Nicaragua. It cites admiration for Lord Kimberly and predicts love for Englishmen. It also states Britain favors settling the Nicaraguan dispute if indemnity payment is guaranteed, suggesting the affair is near closure.
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Washmerox
Stewart
Nevada
Cleveland
Hart
Stlast
Lord Kimberly
Nicaragua
Durant Chagrined Court Denies Bail in Williams Case
The preliminary examination of Theo Durant ends with the court denying bail. Dr J Barrett, who performed Minnie Williams autopsy, testifies under cross examination. Williams died from asphyxiation due to rags forced down her throat and wrist artery severing. Other postmortem wounds noted.
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San Francisco
Theo. Durant
Barrett
Minnie Williams
Miss Williams
Plot to Overthrow Hawaiian Government Reported
A Honolulu secret service chief states a plot to overthrow Hawaii’s government is forming in Port Townsend Washington. He cites evidence of unrest and an impending expedition, with arms purchases and several schooners secured. A man named Simpson is suspected to be central to the conspiracy.
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Tuttle
Missouri
Port Townsend
Wash
Secret Service
Honolulu
Hawaii
Simpson
Painters Union Appeals to Bosses as Dispute Widens
A painters' union committee met the bosses on Wednesday seeking an adjustment to their troubles. The bosses remained firm and the differences between the sides grew wider than before.
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Painters’ Union
Suicide of United Press Night Manager in New York
Washington reports W. T. Lopez, night manager for United Press, took his own life in New York by inhaling gas Tuesday night. He had been based in Washington and died at a New York location.
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Washington
W. T. Lopez
The
United Press
New York
Ed Bush
Belt Road
Mear
Ida
Iva Green
Bessie Clash
Porch Climber Steals Watches in Delaware Vermont Michigan
A porch thief described as a medium sized dark complexioned white man has targeted homes in Delaware Vermont and Michigan streets. He enters via windows and steals gold watches and clothing then escapes unseen, with witnesses pursuing but not capturing him. Victims include W E Morrison and C Baird with valuables found later and a vest discovered near Michigan Street. Police are pursuing a warm trail.
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Vermont
Michigan
Deliwuarests
Pennsylvania
Vermont Sts
Vermont St
Bs. C. Baird
Gould
Michigan-st
Buchanan Escapes Again The Wife Poisoner Granted a Reprieve
Siva Srye May 1 Dr Buchanan the wife poisoner has secured another grip on life in his death house cell The warden told him he would not be executed tomorrow The reprieve came on the attorney general s advice and another respite was granted by Gov Morton extending the stay a week The case hinges on resentencing after the first respite and the prisoner s lawyers push for further delay and possible escape plans
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Siva Srye
Buchanan
Saga
N Pamie
DR. Buchanan
Ampany
Morton
SHE LOVED HIM BUT KILLED HERSELF TO STIFLE PASSION
Mrs Seelie vermieren a 24 year old Denver woman killed herself Tuesday to escape love for Luther Thail a local music teacher who gave lessons An attached letter to her husband said Thail had strong influence over her love remained unreturned and she chose death to spare unhappiness Big Wheat Fleet in San Francisco May 1 more than forty vessels have been engaged by a syndicate to transport wheat to Liverpool
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Denver
Seelie Vermieren
Luther Thail
Thail
San Francisco
Liverpool
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Wins World Fair Medal
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received the highest medal and a diploma at the World’s Fair, signaling superior quality recognized among competitors. The award highlights the product's standing in a global showcase and reinforces its reputation for reliability and premium results.
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Dr. Price
Wheelock Dashes to Halt Runaway Horses in Grand Rapids Parade
Opening of the Western league season features a city parade from the Grand Hotel. Bobby Wheelock, Grand Rapids shortstop, leaps onto a moving wagon to stop frightened horses, saving bystanders from danger as Indianapolis and Grand Rapids crews parade. An accident at the viaduct injures Wallace Finley but he is expected to recover. The day includes a street car route, rabbit foot superstition, and the opening lineup for both teams before a four-city schedule begins.
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Grand Hotel
Tilinoisst
Indianapolis Military Band
Grand Rapids Club
Indianapolis
Watkins
Illinois-st
Washington
Virginia-ave
Prospect-st
Wheelock
Bobby Wheelock
Grand Rapids
Bobby
Oelork
Canavan
McCarthy
Newell
Motz
McFarland
Gettinger
Root
Henry
Ry Cross
Fisher
Wright
Cassidy
George
Carrell
Fear
Ruby
Callopy
Donohue
Hilroy
Hoagland
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Toledo
Coffin Bond Forfeited For Nonappearance In Court
Francis A Coffin failed to appear as his bond was called and a $25 000 penalty was declared forfeited by Judge J A Baker. The case was adjourned to May 28 with trial of Coffin and Schuyler Haughey to follow, as prosecutors adjust bonds and schedules.
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Francis A. Coffin
Andrew Hart
Federal Court
Francis Coffin
Hannah Swift
John Roberts
Wm. Kurtz
Wm. E. Coffin
Coffin
J. AH. Baker
ASU
Miller
Richmond
Winter
New York
Schuyler Haughey
Frank Coffin
Ill Father of County Commissioner Near City Stricken
The father of County Commissioner Hunter, a longtime county resident aged about 70, living on the Michigan road east of the city, is critically ill after an attack of grip.
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Hunter Very Hl
Hunter
Michigan Road
Shore Acres Opens at Grand Park This Week
Amusements notes show Shore Acres opening at the Grand Wednesday night with Train-Wreckers as Park attraction for the last half of the week. The Smugglers ends its run at the Park Wednesday night.
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Shore Acres
Lemon Tonic Laxative Ad Notice
An old newspaper item notes Lemon Tonic Laxative available through druggists at 52 and 62 price points, highlighting retail notices and product availability.
Mrs Tripp Alleges Deception in Chicago Divorce
Mrs Annie Tripp of Dearbernave Chicago asks Judge Harvey to annul a 1892 divorce. She claims she did not hear of the decree until last month and that the incompatibility and desertion charges are false. She says she lived with her husband as his wife for a time after the divorce date.
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Tripp
Annie Tripp
Dearbernave
Chicago
Harvey
Johny Herron Dies From Gasoline Explosion Injuries
Word reached that Johny Herron died from burns sustained in a gasoline explosion in Los Angeles California on Tuesday His niece Anna Turrell will recover Herron was formerly a wealthy citizen of Indianapolis.
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Johny Herron
Los Angeles
Cal
Anna Turrell
Herron
Indianapolis
New York police magistrates bill sent to Mayor Strong
Albany May 1 The assembly has concurred in the senate amendments to the New York police magistrates bill, which now goes to Mayor Strong for approval.
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Albany
Assembly
Senate
New York Police Magistrates
Mayor Strong
Quiet May Day in London and Global Tensions
The News reports a quiet May Day in London while alarming health news follows. The duke of Orleans fractures a leg in Seville and is in serious condition. National and international events include a defeated anti nudity bill in New York, a large treasury deficit projection, the Crathie disaster inquiry, Venezuela detaining the Maracaibo over cartridges, and shifting political and legal actions across several nations.
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Duke of Orleans
Seville
New York
Treasury
Lowestoft
Crathie
Elbe
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Fulghams
Townsends
Tennessee
Standard Telephone Company
City of Mexico
Bell Company
China
Japan
Spain
France
Germany
Russia
Missouri Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Kansas City
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Knickerbocker
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