Knife Fight Turns Fatal at Barrel House
A barroom quarrel between George Owens and Dave Stallcup in Power's barrel house ends with Stallcup stabbing Owens in the abdomen. Owens walked bleeding to the police station, identified Stallcup, and died at City Hospital hours later. Stallcup waived examination and remains bound over to criminal court. Powers claims Owens provoked the fight.
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George Owens
Meridian St
Dave Stallcup
Power
Barrel House
Washington St
Stallcup
Owens
City Hospital
Owans
Sergt. Crane
Barlow
Irish
Ernest
Dave
Splann
Taffe
Stubbs
Criminal Court
Powers
T. F. Powers
Tan Son
Dr Sims Declines DePauw Chancellorship in Secret Session
DePauw University trustees met at Meridian Street church in secret Tuesday as Prof Waldo’s resignation from the mathematical chair was accepted and W A Brown promoted. Rumor of abolishing the law school grew while Pastor Sims, elected chancellor, delivered his ultimatum and again declined the post despite reducing duties. M M Reynolds, a former councilman, is declared insane after business failures and family stress. he seeks to start a bank and claims a world patent on all elevators for ten million dollars.
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DePauw
DePauw University
Meridian-st. Church
Waldo
W. A. Brown
Sims
Meridian St. Church
M. M. Reynolds
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins World Fair Honors
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receives the highest medal and diploma at the World’s Fair, signaling strong consumer endorsement. The award highlights the product’s quality, prestige, and ongoing reputation in culinary use.
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Dr. Price
Woman Dies After Drug Induced Miscarriage At City Hospital
Mary McIntere, a married woman whose husband was dead, died Monday afternoon at City hospital after taking a drug to terminate her pregnancy. Post mortem found ergot. coroner suspects no criminal involvement. She wrote a note naming William Simmons of Chicago as responsible and asking to be buried there with her children. She lived at 1295 Ohio Street and reportedly jumped from a window while delirious at the hospital.
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Bigger
Mary McIntere
Whitsett
City Hospital
Wm. Simmons
Chicago
Castor
Ohiost
Russe and Chandler in District Four school row
In District Four a bitter political clash unfolds as Russo and allies press for mixed-race school integration while backers of Chandler deny wholesale racial mixing. Dr Pettijohn backs Chandler, O Mera maneuvers to place two janitors, and a Russo meeting looms as colored citizens weigh Chandler’s stance against the petition of 43.
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Frenzel
District 4
Russe
Chandler
Washington Watkins
Pettijohn
Blake St
Russo
P. J. O’mera
O’mera
Stevens
Rhode Island
Blake Sts
Gov Matthews Set for Three-Week SouthernTour
Allen, a Frankfort citizen at the Grand hotel Tuesday, corroborates a report that Gov Matthews, a personal friend, plans a three week southern tour. He says the governor needs a vacation and will be well received by the people. Allen also notes southern states are for free silver and will support him in line.
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D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Grand Hotel
Gov. Matthews
Mr. Alen
Patton's Hoodoo Sparks Arrest Over Card Game
In North Indianapolis last Sunday Henry Patton and Albert Lentner played cards when Patton grew angry and drew a revolver. He was arrested Monday and will face trial Thursday. He claims to carry a large human skull as a hoodoo, a talisman he has kept for over two years.
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Indianapolis
Henry Patton
Albert Lentner
Earthquake Shocks City. No Damage Reported
A severe earthquake shock struck last night in Minos and Corru. No damage or injuries were reported, and residents remain alert.
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Minos & Corru
Gold Medal Awarded at Midwinter Fair in San Francisco
A gold medal was awarded during the Midwinter Fair held in San Francisco. The event highlighted notable exhibits and honors, reflecting the city's cultural and commercial season.
Mrs Copeland Accuses Braning of Brutal Deeds in Court
In a criminal court trial, Mrs. Copeland testifies that her brother Wm Bruning bruised their mother, forced her to sign a deed, and once tried to enter her home by breaking a window. She recounts a fearful midnight doorbell visit in June 1898 and alleges her husband could have been assassinated by the caller.
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Criminal Court
Copeland
Wm. Bruning
Ife
Spaan
Touwn
Evansville
Madison
New York
Bruning
Telegraph Firms Defeated in Tax Suit in State Supreme Court
Western Union and nine other telegraph firms lost a challenge to the state tax law. The supreme court on Tuesday upheld the tax act of 793 as constitutional, requiring the companies to pay substantial back taxes to the county auditor.
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Western Union
Thos. Taggart
Supreme Court
Pleading for Ginsberg Sparks City Jail Visit
Mrs Fidele Orenstein a woman who proclaims Barney Ginsberg innocence arrived from St Louis to intercede for him She declares he is a pawn in a broader plot and has shown strong dislike toward Yetta Boenshaft who ties to Ginsberg After arriving she stayed in the Jewish district kept movements secret visited the jail then vanished unexpectedly
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Fidele Orenstein
Barney Ginsberg
Joseph Stein
Yetta Boenshaft
St. Louis
Ginsberg
Yetta
Typhoid Fever Raging in Stamford City
Typhoid cases rise to 325 in Stamford Connecticut as of Tuesday with no deaths reported. Health officials monitor outbreaks and urge precautions while hospitals treat patients and track cases across the city.
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Stamford
Conn
He City
Wages of Sin at The Park Delights Audiences This Week
The Park presents Wages of sin featuring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne in leading roles. The powerful drama captivates audiences from start to finish with strong performances and compelling suspense throughout this week.
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the Park
Robert Wayne
Jury Fails to Agree in Morrison Will Case
In Richmond Indiana on May 4 the jury in the Morrison will case reported they could not agree after a lengthy trial. Judge Black urged continued deliberation despite defense objections, and the jurors retired amid excitement. On May 14 the same jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff breaking the will and ruling for ex-President Harrison’s side.
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Richmond
Ind
Morrison Will
Court House
Black
Morrison
Wim. Ricamonp
Harrison
Pierce Challenges Board Over Street Plan and Curb
Mr. Pierce appears with his stenographer to file remonstrances against the proposed filth holding and tree killing concrete base for Hazel street improvement. The board overrules remonstrances and refers to the council as Pierce objects to Parkhurst curb. City engineer not directing, contract for Hazel street curb awarded to Phillips and Lackey at $1.48 per lineal foot. Engineer ordered to repair fountain at Shelby and Virginia intersection.
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Board of Works
Henry D. Pierce
Meridian St
President Holton
Parkhurst
Mr. Holton
Myr. Pierce
Hazel St
St. Lawrence St
Bloydave
Phillips & Lackey
Shelby St
Virginia Ave
Boiler Explosion Kills Three Aboard Steam Boat Unique
In Detroit on May 14 shortly after 6 PM the river steam boat Unique on Lake St. Clair blew a boiler tube. Anthony Cass a coal passer died instantly, John Plant the fireman was fatally injured, and Geo Robinson seated at the port was blown overboard and drowned.
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Detroit
Unique
Lake St. Clair
Anthony Cass
John Plant
Geo. Robinson
Treason Trial Convictions in Corea and Indian Deaths
In Sioun Corea May 14 Li Yoshun former Corean minister to Japan was convicted of murder and treason and given life imprisonment. Five other officials were convicted and sentenced to death. Also in Wicaita Kas May 14 Whirlwind head of the Cheyenne Indians died suddenly upon learning his grandchild had died.
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Sioun
Corea
Li Yoshun
Corean
Japan
Wicaita
Kas
No Talking Silver Now Find Sparks North Alabama Excitement
Cuarranooga Tenn May 14 North Alabama is greatly excited by a find of fold along Santa creek near Guntersville. The report notes a sudden interest in the area and hints at possible local significance, with wording reflecting frontier enthusiasm.
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Cuarranooga
Tenn
Alabama
Santa Creek
Guntersville
Weather forecast for May 15 period
Weather predictions cover 86 hours ending 8 p.m. May 15. Warmer and fair conditions expected through Tuesday night and Wednesday with steadily improving warmth and dry skies.
Tables and Tables of Wn by L. Elder
A compact note describes a large variety of tables as prepared or cataloged by L. Elder. It highlights diverse designs, materials, and potential uses, suggesting attention to craftsmanship and catalog breadth.
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Wn, L. Elder
Military Park to Get New Flower Beds and Pond Feature
Military Park undergoes major changes with a central pond area now housing a large mound for a future Fairy Island flower bed. Two large beds will flank the lake opposite California street, totaling ten beds under Florist Wiegand. Two shaded retreats for the public, a log hut styled shelter for ladies and a giant walnut stump, will be added along with rock and plant enhancements. A cement walk around the lake is proposed but not yet decided.
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Fairy Island
California St
Ell
Florist Wiegand
Park Lake
Murder Probe After Farmer Found Wounded North of Indianapolis
Frank Coakley, a well regarded farmer, was found bleeding and unconscious by the roadside north of North Indianapolis Sunday evening. He was taken home seven miles north, lingered until Monday, and his valuables were missing. His head injuries and bruising raise suspicions of foul play. theories include assault or being thrown from a wagon as the coroner investigates.
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Indianapolis
Frank Coakley
Ex Governor Chase’s Remains Arrive in Indianapolis
Ex governor Chase’s body will reach Indianapolis Wednesday night, attended by Rev. Minnick. The casket will be taken to Whitsell’s undertaking establishment for burial preparations. The body will lie in state at the capitol from 9 to 1 p.m. Thursday, followed by services at Central Christian Church. Rev. Minnick will recount illness details. Capt. Atkinson, Rev. L. L. Carpenter, and Rev. Lucas will speak. G. A. R. will oversee burial. Grand Army men have donated a Crown Hill lot to Mrs. Chase.
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Chase
Indianapolis
Minnick
Whitsell
Capitol
Central Christian Church
Capt. Atkinson
L. L. Carpenter
Wabash
Lucas
Grand Army
Crown Hill
Roby Victory Marks Legal Reversal on Roby Act
Roby defeats Gov Matthews as Judge Gillette of Lake county dissolves the Roby restraining order. The court rules section 2 of the late anti Roby law as extremely doubtful, effectively nullifying the act. The decision sparks discussion at the state house.
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Gillette
Gov. Matthews
Roby
Lake County
State House
Cardinal Gibbons sails for Rome amid notable events
Cardinal Gibbons sails for Rome on Tuesday as light snow touched parts of New York and Ohio. Admiral Von der Goltz resigns as German navy commander. In Rome a fire destroyed Adrian theater and four mansions, suspected to be set by anarchists.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
New York
Ohio
Admiral von der Goltz
Adrian
War monument debate splits veterans over female statue
Gen Wallace calls for removing the Miss Indiana figure to honor military valor with a male statue. Gen Weaver and Comrade Smock back the plan while opposing Gov Morton’s statue removal. They urge replacing the crowning figure with a soldier to reflect war memory.
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Wallace
Weaver
Tam
Merton
Smock
Gen. Wallace
Beveridge
Rumor of Street Railway Merger Reappears
A time-worn rumor resurfaces about a major street railway deal. Johnpee Frenzel, for the City company, allegedly seeks to consolidate with Citizens' company, with McKee and Verner aware. Frenzel would become president. Mason would exit and McLean move to St. Louis. All parties deny it.
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Johnpee Frenzel
Citizens’ Company
McKee
Verner
Frenzel
Mason
McLean
St. Louis
Orderd To Leave Or Be Prepared For Passage
An organized group in Auyvin Texas has ordered all Black residents to leave by Tuesday night or face violence. The town previously barred Black people from sleeping there, but several have moved in within the past two years.
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Auyvin
Tex
London Divorce Granted to John R. Rogers from Minnie Palmer
John R. Rogers was granted an absolute divorce from Minnie Palmer, the actress, on Tuesday in London. The court found the charges touching her conduct were sustained by the evidence.
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London
John R. Rogers
Minnie Palmer
Rebels Beaten as Castilian Forces Disperse Insurgents
Havana report states Col. Arizan with 75 cavalry defeated 200 insurgents Monday. Rebels commanded by Carlos Castillo were dispersed, ending their bid. Major action confirms government forces secured the area.
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Castillo
Havana
Col. Arizan
Carlos Castillo
Excellent Prospects For Trouble In Virginia Mining District
In PriEenspurc Virginia May 14 the Peters burg Greys the only white military company here was ordered to Pocahontas Monday night The Senate committee in Albany May 14 considering a report exonerating Senators Coggeshall Robertson and Raines in the New York city firemen salary bill bribery case.
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Virginia
PriEenspurc
Petersburg Greys
Pocahontas
Albany
Special
Senate Committee
Coggeshall, Robertson
Raines
New York City
Unknown boat capsized off North Point near Racine
May 14 in Racine Wisconsin farmers confirm a boat capsized off North Point with the vessel believed to be the William Finch. The boat’s identity remains unconfirmed as reports circulate among local farmers.
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Racing
Wis
North Point
William Finch
Rev Doyle lectures on The deluge in West Indianapolis church
News item notes a Tuesday evening lecture by Rev C L Doyle on The deluge at River Ave Baptist Church in West Indianapolis. A civil suit has Emma A Meek suing Broad Ripple Gas Co for 3000 dollars over a recent gas explosion at Broad Ripple house. Clara Wambaugh sues Joe Wambaugh for divorce seeking 5000 alimony and custody of two children.
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C. L. Doyle
River Ave. Baptist Church
Indianapolis
Emma A. Meek
Broad Ripple House
Broad Ripple Gas Company
Clara Wambaugh
Clara Botsford
Indiana
Joe Wambaugh
Hoffman House
Broad Ripple
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Gov. Chase
G. Ala
Gen. Weaver
Monumentigure
Bing
City Life
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Cateem
Indiana-Ayre
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