Oddities and crimes mingle in early 1900s column
A Georgia planter Duke Dukes on trial for resisting divine will over a $10,000 lightning rod house. Detroit telephone girls protest new gum chewing bans and strict hello rules. A Connecticut elder criminal Lucy Faulk is jailed for repeated thefts. A Worsternie, Ohio snap shot aiding police nets three murderers after $12,000 robbery.
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Dukes
Americus
Ted
Daze
Andersonville Stockade
Hardshell Papfist Church
Stu. Dukes
Lim
Americans Attacked by Mob in Florence Driving Incident
An American, Jacques from Newton Massachusetts, was attacked by a mob while driving with his daughter the car pelted with stones injuring the girl. At Michigan road No 17 Lavina McFarland and Alice Tattersall face assault and battery suit after they punished Percival Barkdale's son Benjamin with a whip until bleeding.
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Fiorence
Jacques
Newton
Mass
Ben
Lavina McFarland
Alice Tattersall
Michigan Road
Justice Feibleman
Percival Barkdale
Benjamin
Marine A lJesson
Justice Strikes Back
A public official defends enforcing state laws against disreputable resorts amid criticism. He vows to issue warrants for gambling, vice, and bawdy houses, urging citizens to file affidavits and pledge to aid in enforcement. He notes a school fund gain from raids and asserts responsibility for duty.
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Torres
Giaper
Lam
Vening News
Ees
Multiple local notices and court actions reported in city columns
The paper details a parade in West Indianapolis, a new pastor inducted at Mayflower church, public works guaranteeing use of a viaduct for streetcars, arrests and fines for various individuals, elections at the Indianapolis orphan's asylum, name change petition by Isaac Rosenthel, a funeral and several legal actions including a Broad Ripple road injunction, militia signal drills, and a long list of births and deaths. It also notes a cattle sale, post office burglary case, and a mutual relief association meeting with officer elections and a May anniversary event.
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Cleveland
New Jersey
John W. Wilson
Mayflower Congregational Church
New West Indianapolis Town Board
Board of Public Works
Citizens’ Street Car Company
Jacob Pieger
Sun
Squire Habich
Jacob Wept
Alaric M. Smith
Crawfordsville
Federal
Ida Gordon
John A. Bradshaw
Fred Baggs
John C. Wright
Isaac Rosenthel
Creuit Court
Samson
Michigan
James Kelly
Chisago
Meridians v
Aberdeen
Lin Stock Yards
Risyvo
Charleston
Jennet
Tilyteur
Wm. Risber
Lynch
State House
J., ML. de S
Will Robarts
Ebmiis
John
Sofe Striggo
Tobias
Elizabeth Roch
U. BH
Minnie Kimbertin
William
Mignus Shiver
Oscar
Estella Gates
Wicie Jackson
Wayneave
Ethel Clay
W. Vermont
Ethel Maurer
W. Alichigan St
R. Tugker
Elm St
Pnenumonia
Donthea Martin
Water-st
Smith
Henry Thale
Applegate
Eberly Cullum
Fay Hess
Henry Dammeyer
Mieunerchor Hall
Indiana State Pharmaceutical Meeting Showcases Notables
The tenth annual Indiana Pharmaceutical Association gathering at the state house draws about 480 members. Oscar Gidberg and Prof. Lloyd headline talks on the metric system and alkaloid extraction. Prizes for athletic events include a pint of fluid extract, eggs, and pills as winners celebrate at Fairview Park with open house by Lilly and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pharmaceutical Society
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
State House
A. J. Beveridge
Sullivan
John N. Harty
Mong
Fai
Oscar Gidberg
Jen Uri Lloyd
Cincinnati
Henry ‘Kimble
Eliladelphia College of Pharmacy
Cyrus Smith
H. BR
Rhoads
Helrert
Iw. J. Haines
Dover
N. H
State
Oscar Oldberg
Oldberg
Illinois College of Pharmacy
Chicago
Hn Lilly & Co
Fairview Park
Mayoralty Vote Contest Nearing Close In Tight Race
Sullivan leads Wallace by over 500 votes as Catterson passes Trusler and both reach the 1 000 vote mark. Ex Mayor Grubbs gains speed while others perform well with the vote closing Monday. From THE Sux readers must cut ballots and mail for daily tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Wallace
Catterson
Trusler
Grubbs
Ballot and political scene mix with court and art news
The report covers a mayoral ballot matter in Indianapolis, a police court warrant case involving Whitney and a pending damages suit, plus a note on the Art Association deciding to purchase at least one painting from the Propydeum exhibit. Several paintings and artists are listed as acquired or sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Association
Aong
Propydeum
Lee
Hases
Sai
Walter Snerlaw
T. Woodwards
Jes. D. Smilhiens
Margaret M. Tullman
Macomber
J. Fletcher
Albart Tu
Gossiping readers boost Ram's Horn sales across states
Letters from Alabama to South Carolina mention conversions and subscriptions to the Ram's Horn, while readers notice casual items like gloves and handkerchiefs prompting interest. A staged window of humor and local observations includes a grocer and broker quip about canned goods and measures. An Evansville tale features a sharp-witted detective thwarted by a sly old man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
South Carolina
Pennsylvania Lines Excursion to Louisville for Scotch-Tish Congress
One fare round trip for excursion to Louisville Kentucky for the Scotch-Tish congress. Tickets on sale May 12 and 13 good to return until May 15. Dr Story’s Five Minutes Harrisvinghea Core cures neuralgia in five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Louisville
Worth Sues over Alienation of Affections and Landlord Grip
David Worth alleges that Christopher Somerlond, a dairyman, seduced his wife and caused a divorce. Worth seeks 10000 dollars in damages claiming Somerlond influenced the woman and fathered a child born during the marital strain. Somerlond denies all involvement and questions paternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Worth
Somerlad
North
Worth
Somerland
Tia
Wife Beating Case Leads to Imprisonment in Police Court
A Chicago police court heard a brutal case of five years of abuse by Samuel Bord a shoe maker at 123 Fort Wayne Avenue against his wife a 30 year old woman. The wife testified she was beaten kicked and threatened with a knife while she supported the family. The mayor sentenced Bord to five days and ten days imprisonment.
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Hartford Coun
Tuey Campbell
Mrs. Campbell
Cearly
Connecticut
Ering
Sit
Bradbury
Lucy
Mrs. Bradbury
Wethersville
Warrenbury
Ridgeport
Hughes
Aui
Samuel Pord
Fort Wayneara
Bord
Fesv
Police Court Jeopardy Ruling Ends Bailey Case
Judge Cox defines police court jurisdiction in the Bailey petit larceny case. The court held no jeopardy could attach on the same charge. proceedings proceed as examining magistrate and case moves to criminal court upon indictment and arraignment. Weather notes report warmer conditions for Indiana and Indianapolis.
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Cox
Chas. Bailey
Harrison praised as guiding force in early US policy
Article excerpts praise President Harrison as driving force behind reciprocity efforts the McKinley bill and silver coinage, and credit him for urging action after New Orleans disturbances. It notes Russell Harrison’s editorial connection and the newspaper’s favorable view of his administration. A second item reports Clay County Indiana miners meeting over contract to bypass state law amid strong public sentiment backing striking workers.
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Harrison
Frank Leslie
New York
Illustrated
Russell Harrison
Blaine
Louisiana
New Orleans
Congress
Dog Bite Incident Leads to Legal Clash
John Leyendecker and his mother face a dispute with the Van Trees family after a dog bite incident. Leyendecker, arrested for harboring an unlicensed dog, is shown to have a licensed dog under his mother's name. He is dismissed in police court and pursues $1,000 damages in superior court claiming malicious prosecution.
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John Leyendecker
Columbiange
van Trees
Leyendecker
Dee
Leyendechker
Simt
Superior Court
St James Gazette comments on New Orleans grand jury findings
The St James Gazette in Loxsnox May 1 remarks on the New Orleans grand jury findings in the lyaching cases. It says the jury did as expected and its findings carry polemical interest Marquis De Rudini may not fully appreciate. It suggests Secretary Blaine’s stance on constitutional machinery remains unsatisfactory to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeengush
Loxsnox
St. James
Italy
Labor unrest spreads across coal regions with wage hopes
Reports from coke regions indicate widespread job actions and pay demands. In Sterling and nearby towns, aging workers return to service while officials seek to keep order as strikes falter under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotsdale
Workers Strike Over Wages and Street Car Extension
In Firike Urostea Indiana on May 6 workers striking Wednesday morning demand 1.50 more per day after earning 25 cents. They plan to oppose new men and the strike action. Nearby 200 acres of melons in Johnson township were frost bitten Tuesday night with fruit casualties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Hue
Big Man Dead and Miscellaneous Local Notices
Obituary notes General J. F. B. Marshall dies at Kendal Green Massachusetts at age 73. Mention of his roles with the Indians institute and Governor Andrews. Also brief items on licensing for fishing vessels and Canada Newfoundland port rules, a factory fire in May and a military dismissal for Walter S Payne over lands misappropriation.
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Frostas, Alay
J. F.B. Marshall
Kendal Green
Mass
Tmipton Institute For Indians
Massachusetts
Anitrews
California
Nandavieh Islands
Payne
A. Ean
Walter S
Paya
Indianapolis
United States gunboat Bennington to receive torpedoes from New York
May 6 report from Washington notes the gunboat Bennington will be equipped with torpedoes after papers were prepared by the Bureau of Construction. The Bennington is expected to arrive from New York within days to enter service. In Halifax on May 6 the Pearl Emeralds were fitted with two cradles for turned ponts for fishery service in Newfoundland. Torpedo boats will run into shallow bays where moub-wer cannot operate. Also noted is the death of Lasson Valentine, a varnish maker from this city, who died Wednesday after a long illness at Mountain.
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Vrof
Lloyd
Asmariean Pharmaceutical Association
Cincinnati
Trof
Uie
Rawritan Pharmacceutical Association
New Orleans
Marion County Druggists’ Asso
Porrign Powers
Tashington
United States
Bennington
New York
Halifax
Newfoundland
Eitall
New Xo
Lasson Valentine
Varnish Aneker
Mountain
Crisp Emerges as Front Runner in Speakership Fight
Washington report notes strong support for Representative Crisp of Georgia from southern and western factions. Mississippi and Alabama allies back Crisp, with Missouri pledging unit votes. eastern and Atlantic coast states also leaning his way, while regional conservatives back McMillin and Wilson.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Crisp
Georgia
Friends of
Mills
Allen
Mississippi
Alabama
Hin
Flickiott
South Carolina
Judge Edmunds
Inia
Missouri
Tin
McMillin
Tennessee
Wilson
West Virginia
East
Atlantic Coast
Seizure of Itata Steamer and Arrests at San Diego Harbor
U S Marshal Yard seized the Chilean steamer Itata in the harbor and arrested Capt Mauzeum. Telegrams between San Diego and Washington prompted action. Tug boats attempted to seize two vessels outside the harbor, including the echooner Robert and Minnie and a rebel warship. The warship was sighted noon Tuesday and reappeared south of Coronado island ten hours later. Customs officer Derry reported seeing the vessel under steam but could not approach within two miles. U S officials Blaine and Berry coordinated the seizure effort, with no word by Wednesday morning from the parties ashore.
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San Tireso
Cal
May
U. S. Marshal Yard
Itata
Mauzeum
Department
Washington
Robert
Minnie
Coronado Island
Derry
Secretar Blaine
Mars
Berry
Toostias Fae
Lexie
Dwrshiale
United Sta
Pleaded Guilts in Buckins County Case
Tenvox and JL Verges members of the hoard of commons from Buckins Lain county faced trial for procuring a young woman for immoral purposes. Both pleaded guilty in court Wednesday and received one year imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenvox
Capt & JL Verges
Hoard of Commons
Buckins- Lain
Youngs
Sid
Gladstonian Elected in Stasivarket Ballot Count
In the Tuesday house of commons election at Stasivarket, Gladstagian candidate Mr Stern led with LOG votes while opponent Mr Green received 4 152 votes. The result confirms Stern’s victory in the local contest.
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Gladstonian
Taxpos
House of Commons
Stasivarket
Stern
Gladstagian
Mr. Green
Congery Atte
Snow in New York After May Morning Snowfall
In New York on a May morning a light fall of snow occurred as raw weather and strong winds persisted. The report notes cool conditions and brisk wind affecting the city shortly after sunrise.
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New York
York
Fratules of Sperting Life and Local Sports Headlines
Louisville releases Joe Gerhardt as Boston and Cleveland share first. Ives challenge declined by Sloseen while Renick’s challenger accepted by Tom Ryan. Washington signs Wilson as shortstop captain. Abe Willis and Geo Dixon to compete for $35,000 in Brisco next month. Steve Kesler beats Geo Nicholson in grand pool tourney 5 to 7. Umpire Powell referenced in Cincinnati. Various clubs Autetios Bullios Robinson McMahon Meakin noted. Baseball and track results and bets feature amid a flood of scattered names and events.
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Louisville
Joe Gerhardt
Boston
Cleveland
Sloseen
Ives
Tom Ryan
Renick
Pon? Wilson
Washineton
2 _ Pilcher Comuers
Ciand Wapids
Abe Willis
Geo. Dixon
Brisco
Steve Kesler
Geo. Nicholson
Powell
Cincinmati
Tony
Keen
Autetios
Robinson
McMahon
Meakin
Washington
Abe Barrell
O'Brien
Maguire
Naghvile Borteest
Philora
Addie
Nientic
Dalton
Eaune
Cincinnati
Aiminer
PM Vo
Pittsburg
Dee
Gye
Aun Maiy
Iy Atic
Slow
Leolphia
Batterice
Buckley
Hemmedis
Gileneton
T BU
Keenan
Stein Ani Kit
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Detroit
Neaw
QO. M. Faulk
Montezuma
Texas
Three Man
Worater
Michael Shalby
Shelby
Henry H. Biickly
Daniel
Harry Webb
Daniel Binckley
Kansas City
Canada
Cite Lite
Parblers
Proe, Fohn
Art Liloyd
T.L. Sullivan
Dno. Coburn
Cottrell
Seane
Yrusle
G.S. Denny
E. Morss
Hicklin
Tanne
W.S. Canfield
W. P. Hishback
A. W. Conduitt
Henri Eb Valentine
B. Swift Auvaares
F. Darnell
David Wallace
Coke Ben Ranklin
W “Wells
Daniel Grubbs
Reeves
Thh Son Ballot
Kor
DeMaria
Droubie
Whitney
Promiatora
Spencer Louse
Atenca
Cour
Iemens
Ginger
S. Meridianst
Board of Public Safety
Frank M. Talbott
Albert J
Indiana
Crasvy Nerve
Pircuxivy
3Ki
Danieal Fried
Eingeimuseum
Nurroy
By Ramers
Leen
House-Smiths
Belgium
Porter
Troine
James Douglass
Marquis of Queensbury
London
Mr. Sawyer
Sounthport
England
Dalion
Hatter
Sheer
Bates
Clay County
Crazil
United Shing
Lran
Siorey
Pero
Bynum
Georgin Judgee
Dalirin Amerian Wuaters
Odive
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