Nipped in the Bud Plan to free Cronin murderers
A sensational Chicago report describes a prison conspiracy to release Cronin murderers Burke Sullivan Coughlin and Meyers alias Muldoon. Investigators found money, a whisky bottle, letters, and supplies in Barrett’s possession and gear tied to the prison shop. Warden Berggoon ordered Barrett removed amid suspicions of collusion. officials say further details remain undisclosed as the plot lingers and excites the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jour
Cronin
Burke
Sullivan
Coughlin
Meyers
Muldoon
Chicago
Barratt
Cooper Shop
Spasxrrett
Walker
Barrett
Winterbotham & Son
Berggoon
Croker Said Near Death in Wiesbaden
The Times claims Richard Croker is dying in Wiesbaden amid the Grant scandal. Mrs Croker reportedly denies suing or leaving for the stand. Grant is described as nervous and a Tasmanian incident reports several large bombs undetonated in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yore
the Times
Richard Croker
Grant
Wiesbaden
New York
LOVE HOUSE HORROR 25 Inmates Cremated at Chenango
Ox ford N Y May 8 A fire at Chenango pier house killed or cremated about 25 inmates and caused extensive loss. The blaze started by an insane pauper. building destroyed. losses around 25000. Court session later heard divorce petition for Robert W Chaddon from Addie Chaddon amid accusations of wife beating. Judge Walker remarked the court does not usually grant divorces in such cases. An incendiary is blamed for starting the asylum fire with reports the death toll rising toward two hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxfom
Chenango Pier
Robert W. Chaddon
Addie Chaddon
Walker
Chaddon
Cincinnati
Carlisle
Kentucky
Mr. Carlisle
Bask
Atstion
Carlisia
Supreme Court
Senate
Building boom hits town with new DuMerous houses
A group from Indianapolis gathered at Mrs. H. Krigger's Saturday night. Oak Hill M E Church was dedicated Sunday with Rev. Northcott presiding, drawing a large crowd. Brightwood School closed Friday for the eight years Claes closing exercises in the grove. Students enjoyed picnics, ice cream, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Big Four to add large rolling stock and new passenger engines
The Big Four railroad plans an expanded fleet starting with twenty 10 wheel 127000 pound freight engines and ten switch engines. Delivery begins around June 15 from Brooks locomotive works for ten new passenger engines. A rumor of a Pennsylvania line takeover circulates, but stems from misinterpreted regulations about fruit and peanut sales on cars. A claimed steam bell ringer for locomotives is old technology, demonstrated by Allen Cook of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois road ten years ago and later discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Locomotive Works
Pennsylvania Road
Pennsylvania
Union News Company
Tureff
Big Four
Lake Shore Road
Allen Cook
Chicago & Eastern
Desperate Fight as Officers and Burglars Exchange Blows
Massillon Ohio witnesses a brutal Wednesday morning clash when Officers Estes and Hogan contend with two masked burglars. Eighteen shots erupt, hands-on combat follows, Hogan is knocked senseless and shot in the leg, while Estes is badly hurt and one criminal escapes. A police corruption suit follows, alleging fraud by Merchant policemen Warner and Wheatly over a district route and improper payouts. Meanwhile Mayor Shaffer hires more men for the Illinois Street line as work accelerates on the power house project with new machinery arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Estes
Hogan
Hstel
Jolin P. Woody
Dennis Warner
Joy Wheatly
Justice Smock
Weedy
Street Railway Company
Warner
Wheatly
Central Ave
Wrightman
Raiso
Garnar
Shaffer
Hia Ilinois St
North St
Georgia
Washington
Senator Beck Borne Amid Large Crowds in Kentucky
The body of Senator Beck arrived in Furevel Kentucky at 12 20 on Wednesday amid an immense throng. Large crowds welcomed the train at stations along the route as it reached its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Sporting Life Notes From Pittsburg and Beyond
A compilation of league actions and scores across cities including Pittsburg Columbus and Boston. Mentions rent suits 8000, transfers and trials in Pittsburg, payouts and suspicions surrounding clubs in Columbus and New Orleans, plus Wednesday games and standings across multiple associations with players like Cooney and Indianapolia glee at NY clubs woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Columbus
Mungan
Mays
Nichols
Roat
Newburg
Columbus Club
Ed. Williamson
Boston
Browell
Frank
Brotherhood
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Syracuses
Rochester
Brooklyn
Athletica
Toledo
Louisville
Cooney
New Orleana
Meyers-Bowen
Bonner
Maud
Stanford
Suno
An-derson
Marlon
Biofiton
Elkhart
Fort Wayne
Kokomo
Mancie
Peru
Taking a New Turn Pittsburg Club Faces Bankruptcy and Move
May 8 report from Chicago says Spalding and others including Dave Bawley J P O Neil and Nimick met with John B Day and C H Byrne in New York to discuss Pittsburgs financial woes. The club has suffered poor attendance, rent lawsuits and potential bankruptcy with estimates of losses around 25000. Indianapolis ready to step in if Pittsburg collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krew
Chicago
Spalding
Dave Bawley
Cleveland
J. P. O'Neil
Nimick
Pittsburg
John B. Day
C.H. Byrne
O'Neill
Brotherhood
New York
Indianapolis
Beasod
Buck
League
Hoosiers Win as Phillies Continue Victory Run
In league play and brotherhood contests the results favor strong hitting and steady pitching. Boston beat Philadelphia 10 to 9 while New York edged Philadelphia 6 to 5 in ten innings. Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 1 with stellar defense. Pittsburgh toppled Cleveland 5 to 1 as Baker and Wilson contributed key hits. Umpires included Powers McDermott Geffney Barns and Ferguson Holbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Columbus
Philadelphia
van Sickle
New Jersey Jockey Club
Cincinnati
Chicago
Coughlin
Khings
Ryan
Galvin
Paonle
Lafayadta
Partington
Walton
North
Ruble
Peoria
Krauss
Fayette
Behn
Miller
Comstock
Gay
Shick
Hord
Tucker and
Smith
Gay and Rable
Wella
Beck
Voris
Hurd
Gay and
Ellerton
Tucker
Krauss and
Everett
Feritogion
Ailai
Wright
Bird
Hoosiers
Trs Phillies
Niwan
Nawine
Getzean
Bennett
Gleason
Clements
Boston
Amoaske
Lynch
New York
Brooklyn
Rusie
Buckley
Terry and Clark
Powers
McDermott
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Baker
Wilson
Beatin
Immer
Dpittsburg
Clevelad ‘Ors
There'll be More Trouble Over Leaphart Lynching in D C
In Columbia Maryland May 7 a coroner's jury refused to name anyone in the mob that lynched William Leaphart. Testimony identified several, while the governor released affidavits showing a reprieve for Leaphart. Doubt remains on an arrest or attempt at reprisals as the governor vows to hunt the cowardly murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D.C
Willia Leaphart
Lespharf
Mad dog put down near Illinois and Washington
Patrolman Sweet and Sergeant Joron killed eight mad dogs at the corner of Illinois and Washington streets on Wednesday around two in the afternoon. They clubbed the animals to death with rifles, fearing to shoot amid a throng in the crowded vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolmar Sweet
Sergt
Joron
Illinois and
Washington-sts
Labor Troubles Hit City Wages and Strikes Reported
Local workers across several trades walkouts over pay and union issues. Yellow-washers at King and a pork packing house shift from 1.75 to 1.50 per day, carpenters for Conrad Bender join strike over non union hires, about 60 Indianapolis car works builders protest a wage cut from six to 5.75 per car, while Lauter’s factory up fitters and packers back Langridge amid dispute over his job. Company denies most claims and promises hearings or discussions in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Conrad Bender
Bender
Indianapolis Car Works
Langridge
Lauter
Cald
Portraits in Derby Hats Across State Officials
A humorous gallery details Alvin Joslin Hovey and multiple state figures, from Tim Griffin and Captain Bambore to Bookwalter and Wheatley, each sporting distinctive headwear. It notes Lamcke, Carr, Coons, Michenoria, Young, Will Roberts, Homan, and Gov. Hovey, linking their derbies or caps to their roles and personas in a playful, period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Joslin Hovey
Nellie Bly
Tim Griffin
Brute Carr
Bruce Carr
Coons
Michenoria
New York
Young
Nellia Bly
P.lodge
Will Roberts
Darby
Quartermaster Homan
Gov. Hovey
Griffin
Propyleum cornerstone laid by May Wright Sewall in Indianapolis
Large gathering in front of the blind asylum marks the cornerstone ceremony for the Propyleum. Mrs May Wright Sewall explains the project and Mrs Wells offers prayer as a crowd of students and residents witness the setting of the cornerstone. The two story building spans 75 by 62 feet and is aimed at elevating art and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staus
Blind Asylum
Mre
May Wrielt
Indianapolis
Julia Biarrison Moore
May Wright Sewall
Eha
Henry D. Pierce
Various Local News Items From National Headlines
A compilation of brief notes: Bishop O'Connor dying in Omaha. frauds in Buenos Aires total 10 million annually. Dolliver to speak in New York on Decoration Day. Columbia lynchers in South Carolina challenge state conviction. Allegheny police arrest ten Night on gang members. defaulter shipping map in New Haven owes 30,000. Annie Ulrich bones found near Wilkes-Barre. yacht Gertrude capsized near Wheeling with deaths. J M Hawley hints at Barrio bank gambles. Ira Marlett shoots Berick Ashton over a note, Sheriff wounded. burglars rob Frank Gates in Bloomington. Dr Douglass sick in New York hospital seeking Grants aid. Mrs Grant anger over pay claims. open all night drug store Bates House Pharmacy 64 W. Wash BL. Will Pantzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O’connor
Omaha
Neb
New York
Brooklyn
Buenos Aires
Dolliver
Iowa
Columbia
S. C
Allegheny
Wr. Green
Philip Maret
New Haven
Bank of America
Philadelphia
Lafayette
Ala
Jos Gingrays
Detroit
Thames
London
Httle Annie Ulrich
Lehigh Mountains
Wilkesbarre
Gertrude
Wheelinz
W. Va
J. W. Wells
J.M. Hawley
Cuba
Wig
Ira Marlett
Fairfield
Berick Ashton
Lewin Bell
Wymen
Frank Gates
Bloomington
Ill
Gates
Douglass
Gen
Grant
Grants
Mre
Mystery surrounds Abraham Cline disappearance in Indianapolis
The Sun reports ongoing questions about the missing Abraham Cline. Relatives in the west and Hesxser home have not heard from him. His son recounts a conversation with a woman near Kentucky Ave bridge and notes an old man asked for beer the day of the disappearance. A pistol shot was heard, but its location remains unclear. Investigators seek clues on his intended West Indianapolis real estate visit and route between the city and Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Cline
Indianapolis
West
Hesxser
Cline
Caleon
Kentucky Ave
West Inoisnapolis
Darkoaia
Boycott Ordered Against Warren by Local Mutual Benefit Group
Warren Indiana May meeting of the Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association passed resolutions ordering all members to boycott the town. They received bids from merchants to supply goods to members, but no bids were presented, prompting the Huntington County association to issue the boycott order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoycott
Warren
Ind
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Huntington County Association
World charges massive fraud in Crator duct project
May 8 report in The World accuses groza fraud in the Crator aqui duct construction and claims the public was robbed of 10 million dollars. The sensational piece details alleged schemes and losses tied to the project and calls for scrutiny of officials involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niy Yous
S World
Groza
Property purchase at Meridian and Fifth corner
Mrs Lalra P Grab bought the southeast corner property at Meridian and Fifth for 16000 cash through Taylor & Co. The lot fronts 120 feet on Meridian and 190 on Fifth with plans for handsome improvements. A. E. Lancaster of 92 Walnut Street is reported missing with an estate value around 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. E. Lancaster
Res
Amusements notice on Janaushek and Macbeth show
Janaushek staged Lady Macbeth at the Grand Wednesday. critics found it boisterous next to Modjeska and Chaplin also urged potential. The Fakir troupe missed their Dayton train due to a misunderstanding at the depot. Fiora Moore discussed her ten years in comedy and her German descent, with a strong stage presence noted. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janaushek
Macbeth
Paonle
Dayton
Pennsylvania Road
Guardian Angels
Fiora Moore
Ehe
Miss Moore
Damaged city notes mix of crime and politics
The column records varied items including a damaged home incident, health secretary illness, fruit dealer rumors, a stolen watch recovered by Detective Quigley, a prosecutor race, dust nuisance debate, court testimonies, a petite larceny waiver, revenue law fines, a fugitive brought home, a ring theft, a club presidency, Memorial day guard duties, a club resignation, aging members, and notes on Edison phonograph demonstrations and local politics and education debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samus Cain
Stevens
Matcalf
Atate Board of Health
Joseph Critchfield
Gospel Temperance
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Quigley
John Cox
Martingville
Billy Herod
Soitigeard
Billy
Li Sun
Tu Sun
Hefors
Gresham
U. S
Benj
Indianapolis
Kansas
John Schwing
Ducge Irvin
Cleveland Club
Ita
Jon MacNamara
Fairview Perk
Isago
Hirth
Meridian
Hobert’s Perk
Central Christian
Mayflower
G. A. BR. Posta
Inaisnapolis &. Ef V. Camp
Guard of Honor
Patriot Sons of America
Isaac Taylor
Fiopecasioc Club
Leng
Prestal
James Hubbardt
Rowland Wednesday
Ahorpsy Harris
Western Paving Company
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
T. H. Hast
Koerner
Business College
Edison
Annie Lauria
Chicago
New York
Haet
Gonal
P. BH. Fitzgerald
Central Building Association
Tanner
Board of Trade
Indiana
Washington
Ostermeyer
Orgy at the Capital Shocks Washington Elite
The Evening Post reports a scandalous ball at a suburb club with top social figures and foreign legation ties. A young secretary of legislation led the wild dancing then lapsed into alcohol and a fall, drawing threats from a high official’s daughter and prompting pressure over his recall. Meanwhile Kentucky politics center on Mr. Carlisle and a potential senate seat amid illness rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Post
National Capital
Washington
Newport
Lenox
Legalion
Europe
Knickerbocker and
Union Clubs
Legation
Win Leter
New York State
Prices Fall On Gilt Wall Papers At Carlson Moller Store
Prices are one third lower on gilt wall papers and proportionately moderate on all other lines. Carl Moller, 163 East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Moller
Washington St
Painter Harrison Falls From Brewery Roof
A painter named Walter Harrison fell about 60 feet from the roof of Lie bers Brewery at around 10 am on Thursday. He struck a large beer cask, then the ground, and was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital bleeding severely with a broken leg, a deep facial wound, possible eye damage, and internal injuries. He supports a family and lives on Shelby Street. his wife is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter Harrison
Licber
Liebers
Walter Harrison
Kregelo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Shelby
Illinois miners strike talks amid national compromise rumors
In Illinois a tentative compromise grows amid miner strike chatter. Berlin reports 1,700 carpenters out nine hours, Chicago sees 500 ailing tanners seeking nine hour days. Coopers strike in Chicago ends as workers accept the old scale. A war brews between Boot and Shamakere union and the K Gf L in Lynp, Mase. Poston carpenters strike shows signs of a victory for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Berlin
Chicago
Coopers
Boot
Lynp
Mase
Poston Carpenters
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STATE
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Frankfort
Back
Lindsay
Brackenridge
McCreary
McKenzie
Buckner
the News
Bates House
W. Waab
Will Pantzer
MR Cline
Faluh
City Life
Archie White
Duprey & Benedict
No Lastself
Haverly
Take & Company
Sol Hathaway
Independent
Harry D. Pierce
Arcio 80
Endignent
Emealiea
Dabor
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