Lynching of John Turley in Bedford Rail Yard
A mob from Seymour abducted and lynched John Turley in Bedford after he shot Conductor L. Price near Mitchell. The body hung from a tree as hundreds watched. no justice expected amid strong public sentiment. A second mob later seized and moved a locomotive to Bedford in apparent retaliation for Price’s murder.
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Reprorp
Ind
John Turley
Ife
Seymour
Aloruday
EK. & JL
Holmes
Conductor Rice
Kley
Mina
Turley
Nu Sun
Pedford
Mov
Purley
Paynes to Lecture on Christian Science at Gresh's Academy
Ms. Paynes will give free lectures on Christian Science at Gresh's academy on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Richard Schliewen, local violinist, is invited to perform a solo at the Tuesday afternoon concert of the May music festival. Mrs. Salvedie of Haughville reported being relieved of $50 from her pocketbook by pickpockets Sunday afternoon during a transfer car ride.
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J. Ms. Paynes
Gresh's Academy
Richard Schliewen
The Sun Celebrates Fifth Birthday In Style
The Sun marked its fifth year with a new Scott press and enlarged format. The Indianapolis Journal notes its growth, improved dress, and prosperity while praising management and its news policy.
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Rons Sen
Scott
Tun Sun
Indianapolis Journal
Tins Sun
Alse
Pua Sun
Sun
Fie Sun
Inig Sentinel
Public Works Awards Garbage Disposal Contract
The Board of Public Works awarded a garbage disposal contract to Richard Lieber for destruction by Turnscs method at 210 800 per year. They plan a new plant, secrecy on site locations, and widening Prospect Street to 50 feet with asphalt paving on Walnut Street and nearby avenues.
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Board of Public Works
Richard Lieber
Bekodenay
Foeen
Gecida
Prospect St
Western Paving Company
Wee Tract
Widian Sad Tlinvng.ts
Wom Sheehan
Jocal Teward
Welnutst
Clinois
Roferidian-sts
Fears-st
California
Missouriumi-st
Alabui
St. Ye
Seven shares dispute linked to Dunham Chicago line sale
In Todiana news Niles estate valued at nine figures prompts inquiry into alleged stock transfer tied to Dunham of Nan owned shares on the old Cincinnati Chicago line from Laporte to Plymouth now part of the Dane Lie road. Attorneys claim stock surfaced later while Butler of Indianapolis moves to probate an administrator. Carrence, Bay 35 reports the World’s Congress auxiliary inaugurated by the Women’s General Congress with May Sewall and foreign delegates in attendance despite poor weather.
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Lavouwre
Inday
Suh
John B. Niles
Todiana
Dunham
Nan
Chicago Railroad
Laporte
Plymouth
Witch
Phe
Noble OG. Butler
Indianapolis
Vukerinu
Carrence
Bay
Womans General Congress
Sewall
Congress of Women
Grave of W. A. Woodbury reopened after 47 years
The grave was opened Saturday to reinter the remains. The body was found perfectly preserved despite 47 years in the ground. Whisky had been used in embalming. Judge Elliott said a mandamus suit by the City railway company against the Citizens' corporation will likely be filed Tuesday.
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Dopry
Tharoris
Ind
W. A. Woodbury
Priestay
Judes Elliott
City Railway Company
Citizens’ Corporation
Nes
Ben Sering
Whison
J. Johnson
Vincennes
U.S
Fulton Circuit
Lizvie Lasilsback
James Maher
Terre Nlante
August Yvouderembse
Maher
South Bend
Wiliam T. Carskeddon
Leeper
Carskaddon
Terry Job Prouies
Lucius B. Swift
Civil Service Chronicle
Tnndisnapolis
Terre Haute
Civil Service
Donhaw
Swift
Post Office
Washington
Terre Blaute
Rand J Gilchrist Boston dry goods assigned
Berlin excited over a story that French fines have been increased on the eastern frontier. Godfrey Clark Co paper dealers Chicago confessed judgment on 89300 in notes Monday. Anarchists bombed the Collegio Lo retto Valencia Mooday. Young women students frightened. Door blown down. About 200 cotton mill hands in Denver on strike hours raised to 60 6G per week. Average wages S S per week. Many strikers are children. Geo Kennan presented to President Cleveland protests from Russian citizens against extradition treaty. They call the czar the most cruel ruler. New bookcases at Wmn L Elder's.
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Rand J
Gilchrist
Boston
Berlin
Godfrey Clark & Co
Chicago
Collegio Loretto
Valencia
Mooday
Denver
S&s
Geo. Kennan
Cleveland
Murderer Kills Furrier and Self on Broadway
Crowded Broadway scene in New York reports a fatal shooting when August Wanner, a discharged furrier from Tierstein & Co. 580 Broadway, shoots Henry Gebhardt and then fatally wounds himself. Gebhardt dies. Wanner dies by suicide. The piece notes a circus parade and bustling crowd as background.
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New York
Wanner
Broadway
Bondst
Henry Gebhardt
Ilelstein & Co
Warner
Gebhardt
Tierstein & Co
Runaway Horse Kills Boy in Vermon Street Accident
A runaway horse collided with a wagon near Vermon street, throwing 15 year old Robert Smith to the pavement. He died while driver Frank Hughes suffered serious injuries. The incident prompted questions as officials pursue investigation and testimony on related charges.
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Robert Smith
Assciyst A Oupistor
H. B. Wasson
Wwey
Indianapolis Alay music festival drew eager crowds
The city hosts a major festival with star performers including Madama Nordica and Emme Juch. Public enthusiasm and substantial financial support mark the event as a premier cultural occasion. Nordica, famed for Violetta and Marguerite roles, headlines alongside Juch, who aims to elevate English grand opera.
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Indianapolis
United States
Rorteca
Madama Nordica
Deston University
Gilmore Band
St. Petersburg
Marguerite
London
Buckingham Palace
Ati the Richter
Emme Juch
America
Supreme Court backs Geary act. deportation of unregistered Chinamen ordered
The Supreme Court, with Justice Gray delivering the majority opinion, upholds the New York courts in favor of the Geary act's constitutionality. Justice Brewer dissents. The decision means all Chinamen not registered under the act may be deported. Several justices dissent citing constitutional liberties and potential overreach. Officials warn enforcing carriers could require a sizable force to locate unregistered Chinamen.
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Supreme Court
Gray
New York
Brewer
Duatha Gray
Congress
Bs Pr Ted
Drawer
Justice Field
Waller
Mield
Union
Chicago
China
Advange Guard Intercepts Conspiracy and Shootings
A Monday morning confrontation ends with four fined and four released as an advance guard of a circuit faces charges for shooting with intent to kill. Across town, theft, forgery, and assault cases fill the docket while firemen and city officials negotiate labor and site disputes.
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Aey
Bris
Otek W. North St
William Leonard
Fia
Falcow
Ibn
Banks reopen after runs in Chicago and Australia
Directors of the Columbia national bank plan to resume business as soon as the bank examiner finishes. The Chemical National Bank also will reopen in a few days. A run struck Warmers and Merchants' Savings Bank with deposits of 800,000 cash and 2,000,000 in bonds. the Queensland bank deposits reached 41,000,000 last December. The Australian banks suspend amid withdrawals. a plan to reorganize as a stock company develops. Officials say Chemical may resume soon, easing the impact on depositors. The article notes clerical workers and public mood during the crisis and references local events and people involved.
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Columbia National Bank
Kionday
Chemical Bank
Misxizivonig
Wouth
Brisnant
suoSns National Bank
Bank of North Queensland
UCU
Colonial Board
Elon
Ila
Kurton
Boyd Morehead
Sir Alex. Palner
Alexander Webster
Dankhag
Sydnia
South Wales
Largo
Cem
Ita
da Gs
Wales
JAS
Jamsen
Min
Cunital Bank
Chicago
Chemical National Bank
Indianapolis
Bos
Ineal Binik
Unaplit Bcick
Ex Ile
Cap
Convern
Homer
Bertia
Beayhoor
VanWee
Repure
Clark
Peatinnis
MEE
Sug
Y M C A Convention Debates and Coal Mine Tragedy
Report includes lingering Y M C A convention activities with sermons on missionary work and brotherhood relations, plus a coal mine explosion near Lincoln with 5 men killed and numerous injuries. Also notes a civil service inquiry into a Terre Haute postmaster and political dismissals, and mentions postwar society topics.
Strikes and Police Move in Sewer Dispute
Workers at a New York sewer project clash with contractors as police threaten unlawful assembly charges to clear the site. Strikers block access while crews and families are left in the ditch. city laborers plan longer hours amid legal questions and possible lawsuits.
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Akl
Doe
Setcham
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