Willie's Double Life Shocks Indianapolis Community
Willie Dowell a longtime Indianapolis creamery worker vanished after a torrid affair with Miss Sadie Todd. He lived quietly with his wife for a year, diverted most of his wages, and pursued Miss Todd, delivering milk to her restaurant and home. When his wife learned the truth, suspicions rose, and Dowell disappeared Monday noon, leaving his belongings and a note for his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Dowell
Indianapolis Creamery Company
Joy Moore
John E. Sullivan
Willie
Susman
Sadie Jodd
Madison-ave
Court House
Mr. Todd
James
Miss Todd
Willis
Wille
Dowell
Massachusetts Ave
Delawara
Ehulford's Light and the American Ticket Brokers
In Bates house club room Chicago and Kansas City lead in offices as delegates wear broker badges. Mulford clashes with McKenzie over office control and exclusion, while the association faces rent hikes and a multi state incorporation dispute. Local reports note jail funding plans and advertising envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Ward
Burnside
Ike Cornelius Vanderbilt
Callia Tha Man
Bers
American Ticket Brokers’ Association
Bates House
Asmat Su. Louis Thoy
Delagates
Chicago
Kansas City
Eifzbt
Romé
E. A. Matford
Association
Bates
Kim
Matford
Mulford
G. M. McKenzie
McKenzie
California
Broker’s Association
Muller
Jewe
Reaper
Big Four to shift main shops to North Indianapolis
The Sta article claims Brightwood shops will stay for repairs while main Big Four shops move to North Indianapolis. Cleveland shops may relocate to Linndale, six miles west of Cleveland, as plans for a central hub and extensive new shops materialize. President Ingalls weighs site options, with Brightwood remaining a repair center.
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Brightwood
Sta
Big Four
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Tarreff
Sun
Preasnt
Merwin St
Linndale
Ingalls
Tarrett
Peoria
Chicago
Cara
St. Louis
Gas Trust Compromises Dynes Suit Over Gas Demand
The case of Mrs. Nan nie E. B. Dynes against the Consumers' gas trust was compromised and dismissed after pressure to inspect the company's books. Judge Howland had ordered further showings by Thursday, but the trust settled Tuesday, agreeing to supply gas to Dynes for her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Trust
Dynes
Nannie EB. Dynes
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Corts
Infant found dead in Indianapolis prompts infanticide concerns
Early Tuesday morning a scarcely day old infant was found in mire at 62 W. South St in Indianapolis. Dr F J Hammond believes the infant was born alive and killed with the umbilical cord severed but not ligated. Coroner Wagner will investigate as infant mortality prompts police attention.
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Elde
Indianaapolis
South-st
F. J. Hammond
Wagner
Unsettled 1900s Headlines Spark Broad Conflicts
Chapi endorses peaceful policy, Hamburg gas workers clash, Behring Sea talks progress, Whitman wins Joliet church battle, St. Louis youths prize fight, western passenger rates cut, Rome explosion kills 14 parsons, Emin to explore Africa, Prussian gold to aid nation, Shamokin boiler explosion kills two, Louisiana lottery bid at $1 million yearly, Siberian outrages petition to the czar, Sistare jailed for bond losses, Florida “reign of terror” rumor, Cedar Keys warned indoors, Butler to habeas corpus Chicago anarchists, Congo claim tied to old lectures, Mormon revelations in Holmes county, Florida, Abe King mob pursuit of apostates.
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Chapi
Hamburg
Central
Africa
Reading Road
Shamokin
Johnson Morris
State of
Louisiana
W. H. M. Sistarein
New York
R. Hecksher
Florida
U. S
Cedar Keys
Ben Butler
Chicago
Joliat Prison
Supreme Court
Stanley
England
Congo
London
James and
Maxwell
Jamales
Holmes County
Fla
Abe King
Do You Eat Olives Cultivate Your Taste
Promotes olives as delicious wholesome and appetizing with bottles and bulk options. Mentions Chas J Kuhn and addresses 47 and 49 N Ellhoisst in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, J
Kuhn
Night of music opens May festival with lavish ovations
Perrutti and Fischer lead a starry opening night as audiences fill the hall despite rain and wind. The concert showcases a wide program from Lakme to Lohengrin with strong applause for Perrotti, Fischer, de Vere, and Herber Forester. Wednesday promises Verdi Requiem and more in a festival that drew deep public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrotti
Emil Fischer
Mozart
Herr Fischer
Mme
Herbart Forester
Perroth
Clementina de Vere
Sig. Parrotti
John Cheshira
Victor Herberta
Mendelesohn
Walpurgis
Mgr
Charles Koorr
Wageser
Tannhauser
Anna Webb
Thomas Webb
Butler University
Chesapeake St
Missouri
Butterworth Attack Splits Congress Over Tariff Bill
Washington May 14 18 Butterworth delivered a sharp floor speech denouncing the McKinley tariff bill as favoring monopolists and foreigners. He attacked duties on tin and tin plate copper and argued for legislation for the masses. Democrats cheered while Republicans sat grimly. the speech sparked much discussion and praise for its bracing critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutterworth
Washington
Ben Butterworth
McKinlay
Butterworth
Dakota
Hagsin
Hearst
Lost race track dream for Indianapolis region with slow push
The article laments the failure to establish a mile race track in Indianapolis blaming a lack of funding and decisive support. It notes the city’s longing for big race meetings and crowds but says prospects are not promising as key supporters fail to invest. The piece contrasts this with continuing interest in baseball and university events.
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Indianapolis
Qaseball
Berne Vasing
Indatze
Grant Reep
University Park
City Life Highlights From Wednesday in City Court and Fire News
Judge Gresham adjourned court and returned home Wednesday morning. Senator Voorhees visited the city while under the weather. Barneys broke and hose wagon No. 6 horses crashed into Ed. Clark's livery stable. Small fires occurred at 210 Fayette al. and 771 E. Marriet st. A U.S. court decision in United States v. Mary M. Barton and Bank of Shelbyville awarded $1,260.47 to the plaintiff. Benj. Irvin’s license ruling affirmed. Acton cottagers plan a May 22 park meeting with Dr. W. H. Bolton and Prof. Nicke supervising. Juvenile thieves raided Itor Bros. drug store, back window broken. cigars and tobacco stolen, till intact. Mrs. John Schley was shaken but uninjured after a buggy incident near the police station. Police nabbed Solan Dougherty, Walter Wining and John Wyatt for housebreaking. no loot secured. Market stall sales at auction underway. stalls and leases fetch large sums under new rules. premiums set at 10 percent. Last year’s takings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Senator Voorhees
Tie Mother
Barneys
Ed. Clark
James McConkle
Fayette al
E. Mar
Chicago
Nicke
Itor Bros
W. Washington St
John Schley
Clark Schley
Circuit Court
Tomlingson Hall
World of Our Own Bribery Scheme Uncovered
A New York Herald Quebec special reports that eight years ago C E Murphy fled with £60,000 stolen from the license office and funded Lakin Connelly with $250,000 paid to MPs and ministers for privileges. Dredging contracts raised eight cents per yard. Other sensational details teased.
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New York
The
Herald
Quebec
C. E. Murphy
Lakin & Connelly
Thos. McGreevy
M. PP
Gabriel
Quebec Harbor
Developmietts
NEW WORKS TAKE ANOTHER GAME FROM BOSTON
Baseball results list Tuesday games with New York beating Boston 2 0 in a 2- to 3-1 double header style could be a local league recap. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 7 to 5 while Cincinnati bested Pittsburg 12 to 4 and Chicago defeated Cleveland 31 to 2 in a high scoring day. The Brotherhood series shows New York defeating Boston 9 to 5 and Brooklyn over Philadelphia 7 to 5.
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New York
Boston
Welch
Murphy
Lawson
McDermott
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Hughes
Clark
Gleason
Sehriver
Lynch
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Duryea and
Keenan
Sehmidt
Burger
McQuaid
Cleveland
Chicago
Beatin
Zimmer
Sullivan
Kittridge
Aniepire
Zacharias
Convention Opens for Railway Conductors in Rochester
A large turnout of delegates from 254 divisions across the United States Canada and Mexico began the convention in Rochester. A reception at Lyceum theater featured Mayor Carroll and Senator McNaughton with music. Battles over leadership continue as Grand Chief-conductor Wheaton fights anti-strike clauses while rival candidates emerge. Delegates expect several days of meetings and planned excursions to Charlotte.
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Rochester N
the Order of Railway Conductors
United States
Canada
Mexico
Publica
Lyceum Theater
Clinton Sr
Carroll
McNaughton
Wheaton
Indianapolis
Ww. P. Daniels
Charlotte
Indiana homeopathy session shines at Plymouth church
The twenty fourth annual session of the Indiana Institute of Homeopathy convened in Plymouth church lecture room with Dr. C S Ruane delivering a welcome and President J I Thompson in new spring attire. A surge of applications followed, as six ex-students joined and 49 new memberships were approved amid broad discussion of surgical notes by Ralph J Parry.
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Indiananatitute of
Plymouth Church
J. I. Thompson
New Castle
Oliver Wendell Holmes
C. 8
Ruane
Thompson
A. L. Monroe
Louisville
Kentucky Homeopathic Society
Southern Homeopathic Association
South
Allopathic” Schoals
Bureau of Surgery
Ralplpst
J. Parry
Flogging by masked men shocks West Virginia county
Sam Rhodes of Wyoming county reports being bound to a tree and flogged by half a dozen masked men in his home. They warned him to dismiss the woman hired to care for his several children. Rhodes obtained warrants for five prominent locals, but all provided alibis. He says the woman is solely for child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Sam Rhodes
Wyoming County
Rhodes
Justice Canterbury
Chilrep
Local forecast for Indianapolis May 15
Indiana forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warm fair weather during the 24 hours ending at 6 am on May 15. No precipitation is expected and temperatures should rise into a mild range with light breezes.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Features of Sporting Life reports broad baseball chatter
The article covers Rochester features praising strong play by Boston’s team now near the bottom, mentions the Louisville Derby slated for Wednesday, and notes a controversial Detroit Chicago incident. It cites Tuesday league results Kokomo Bluffton Hikhart Anderson Cleveland, fan reactions, and future association moves for Pittsburg.
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Rochester
Boston
Louisville
Detroit
Chicago
Brotherhood Club
Buffalo
Tod
Kokomo
Bluffton
Hikhart
Anderson
Cleveland Brotherhood
von der Ahe
Pittsburg
Peoria Gun
Brunell
Brotherhood
Chicago Post
Anson
Colts
Philadelphia
Hiteljorg
Lauer
Evanerville
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
Cleveland Eyes Garfield Memorial Debates Across City
In Cleveland on May 4 a grand Garfield centennial rite looms as a new monument to the late president rises near Lake View cemetery. Officials say Garfield's remains are secured in a public vault in the city, with guarded secrecy and quiet procedures planned for May 30 decoration day ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Garfield
Lake View Cemetery
Catafalque
Public Square
United States
Arthur
Con. Garefield
Schofield
Gen. Garfield
King’s Safe Deposit Bank
Euclidava
Euclidare
Safe Deposit and Trust Bank
Trafic
Tia
Walker Sues Riley Over Breach Of Lecture Contract
Amos J. Walker files a county suit against James Whitcomb Riley in Louisville claiming breach of a five year contract from 1885 to share profits from lecture tours. A later agreement with Bill Nye and Pond/Nyer paid Riley 60 dollars per night with Walker receiving a third plus 50 dollars weekly as traveling manager. Riley’s refusal to continue ended the tour, allegedly causing Walker damages of 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Jacob Walker
Janes Whitcomb
Amos J. Walker
James Whitcomb Riley
Louisville
Riley
Walker
EH. Wilson Nyer
James B. Pond
Bill’ Nye
Pond
Nye
Walker’s Occupation, Like That of Mr. Othello
Gas Explosion Injures Local Baker at Shop
Peter Hammerly, a baker of 98 East South Street, was badly burned by a gas explosion after a wind blew out the flame while lighting it Tuesday night. He sustained burns to his hands and face but is not considered seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hammerly
E. South St
Exploding boiler hits Hamphill building in Nashville
Nashville reports a boiler explosion at Hamphill’s Teetaurapt Tuesday wrecking the building. One man Porter Portsmouth D.—Spence Huston instantly killed James Mawlt who lived with Huston’s mother. Huston claims Mawlt killed his mother.
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Nashville
Hamphill
Portsmouth
Spence Huston
James Mawilt
Huston
Mault
Curiaco
Joseph Suffrein
Milwaukee
Chcaco
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Commercial Club
Fortune
Bowen & Merrill
Kregele
the News
Perrutt
Fischer
Mme, Be Were
Carl Moller
Washington St
Ben
City Life
K. Hures
Ome
Big Boney
MecCalla
Derby Zoo
Robespierre
Prince Fouso
Balle Lechte
Palisade
Oatlock
Spi
L. Wallace
Wallace'a
Europe
L. E. MacLeod
Frankfort
Juédee Lindsay
Carlisle
Sou Weealia
Washngton
McCalla
Rochester, N
Congress
John P. Frexzel
Germany
Mark Twain
Mr. Borton
Tom Sawyer
Peck
Mayor Peck
Felix Haney
Policeman McGinty
Edith Whitehall
Barnum
Barclay Walker
Hers
Sporting Life
Wanis
Telegrans
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