Murder in Saloon Leads to Dragged Body Discovery
Charles Plew and Charles Coleman are jailed for murder after a brawl at a saloon ends with the death of painter Charles Vickers of Frankfort Indiana. Vickers was found in the rear room with bruises and a dragged body trail. Plew initially denied involvement then implicated himself and Coleman. The case, with Wachstetter as owner, is set for May 2.
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Chas
Vickers
Frankfort
John Plew
Washington St
Chas. Coleman
Streit
Losh
William Wachstetter
Strett
Coleman
Wachstetter
Plew
Big Four
W. Washingtonst
Caloon
Knox
Jacobs
Chas. Vickers
Ind
Len H. Lyster
Virginia-ave
Painters’ Union
Clover Leaf
Lafayette
Seventeenth Rebekah State Assembly Meet in Shelbyville
The Daughters of Rebekah held their seventeenth annual state assembly convention in Odd Fellows Hall at 2 pm Monday. Rebekah work will be exemplified Monday night in the Grand Opera House by Shelbyville, Bedford and Mt. Jackson staffs. Indiana Rebekah membership stands at 35,423 with a net gain of 2,473 members for the year ending April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Rebekah
Rebekah State Assembly
Oddfellows’ Hall
Rebekah
Grand Opera House
Shelbyville
Bedford
Mt. Jackson
Order
Indiana
Federal prisoners arraigned as trials set to begin
Prisoners held in federal indictments will be arraigned on Wednesday with trials starting a week from Tuesday. A civil jury finished its work on Monday and was discharged.
Boers Blow Up Armored Train in America Siding
London reports the Boers blew up an armored train at America siding with Maj Heath killed. A later item notes Sergt Major Isutler, returning from the Boer British conflict, shot five of his children, killing four, and attacked his wife and baby but they escaped.
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America Siding
Maj. Heath
London
Sergt
Maj
Isutler
Maj. Butler
Brave Officer Foils 5000-strong Mob in Connel lsville
In Connelsville Pennsylvania on May 20 William Fairfax and wife, both colored, killed William Moore, a yardmaster. A mob of about 5000 formed seeking vengeance but county detective McBeth and officers blocked the crowd, and the couple were moved to Uniontown jail.
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Connellsville
William Fairfax
William Moore
Moore
Fairfax
McBeth
Frank McCormick
Martin Coyne
Charles Stillwagon
Hart
Baltimore Hart
B.&o
McCormick
Uniontown Jail
Four Men Die in Ohio Steel Plant Explosion
In Youngstown Ohio Sunday water entered a wind-box on a massive converter at the local steel plant causing a blast that killed four workers Thomas Maxwell 25 Paul Washaw 25 unknown Hungarian and John Soulterer and seriously injured three others Maxwell who was to wed within three weeks was among the dead. Several workers nearby escaped unharmed as the molten metal sprayed downward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, CO
Ohio Steel
Thomas Maxwell
Paul Washaw
John Soulterer
Maxwell
Labor Day Committee Reshapes Union Quorum and Panels
The Labor Day committee rejected the amendment to require 20 unions for a quorum, keeping seven. Committees were expanded from three to five members and announced by President Butler, namingCredentials J Shea and several unions including garment workers and barbers. Members listed cover grounds and privileges printing amusements finance and related crafts, with active labor organizations represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Butler
J. Shea
Saw Grinders
Nellie Landers
Woman's Label League
J. Hoskinson
Garment Workers
H. Lowles
Barbers
C. Newman
Carpenters
J. Koch
E. Sands
G. Custer
Fron
A. J. Vergee
F. Garrod
Perkins
J. 3. Kinney
F. Columbia
D. L. Stoddard
L .Leister
J. McGregor
Tragedy in Evansville: Evert Conway Kills Garrison Couple
In Evansville Indiana on a Sunday morning Evert Conway shot and killed William Garrison and his wife then fatally wounded Patrolman Ben Wallis. Conway barricaded the house and killed five cows before dying by suicide after exchanging fire with police. Two bystanders were also injured and the Humane Society took the Garrison children.
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William Garrison
Wallis
Evansville
Ind
Evert
Garrison
Young Conway
Conway
Garrison House
Ben
The
Humane Society
Kentucky
Ilinois
Four Deaths From Measles in Ten Days at Columbus
In Columbus Indiana on May 20 an outbreak of measles caused four deaths in ten days. Lemu el Pugh 31 died Sunday and earlier a 17 year old brother a 19 year old sister and an infant sister all died from the disease. The city records twelve measles deaths in the past month.
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Columbus
Ind
Lemuel Pugh
Nation speaks on liquor dealers in Union City
David Nation husband of Carrie Nation spoke at the Union Grand theater to a large crowd but did not discuss his wife or her hatchet methods. He condemned liquor dealers and lax officials, and later planned to visit his daughter in Iberia, Ohio.
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Union City
Ind
David Nation
Carrie Nation
Union Grand Theater
Nation
Kansas
Carrie
Iberia
Indiana merchant Herbert Kelley dies by own action
Gr eencastle Indiana May 20 Herbert Kelley aged 31 committed death by his own action with morphine He was well known to Indianapolis merchants and formerly lived in Stilesville He worked with his father before two months ago starting a jewelry store in his own business venture
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Herbert Kelley
Greencastle
Ind
Indianapolis
Stilesville
Domestic tragedy recalls tense final actions
The account describes Dusinésa reversing his stance and taking a drug before confiding to his wife. She sought medical help but he restrained her until he collapsed. Despite a happy home life, he dies, leaving behind a young daughter.
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Dusinésa
Ted
Longtime Indiana Teacher Mat tle McClare Retires After 44 Years
Richmond Indiana May 20 Miss Mattie McClare will retire from teaching this week after 44 years of service. She taught at Cambridge City Greensburg and Attica and has spent since 1871 teaching one grade at Cambridge City. She has taught the grandchildren of her early pupils.
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Richmond
Ind
Mattie McClare
Cambridge City
Greensburg
Attica
Hemingway factory boy helpers end strike with small raise
In Muncie Indiana on May 20 125 boy helpers returned to work after striking for 20 cents a day. They accepted a ten cent increase offered by the company removing the higher demand and marking a partial victory for management. Civil engineer Tony Heffel is slated to inherit between 10000 and 15000 from an uncle's death in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Hemingway Glass Factory
Tony Heffel
Germany
Skeleton Mystery Linked to 25-Year-Old Kentucky Prison Sentence
In Jeffersonville Indiana on May 20 a handcuffed skeleton found at Alton is thought to be a prisoner who was sentenced to the Kentucky penitentiary in Bradenburg twenty five years ago. The sheriff was transporting two men to the prison by boat when they quarreled and one man threw the other overboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Alton
Bradenburg
Indiana Deaths Reported Across Towns
Ed Cortham aged 50 of Seymour dies of stomach cancer. Thos Nutter 73 of Martinsville died from stomach cancer. Silas Eliatt 31 of Darlington, first white child born in Montgomery County, is noted. Coroner Trainer of Washington investigates the death of William Hall who was drenched with water from a saloon one month ago. Died, Saturday.
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Silas Eliatt
Darlington
Montgomery County
Trainer
Washington
William Hall
Wide range of Indiana incidents reported in brief flash
A sequence of fire losses, accidents, legal actions, and local incidents spans Indiana. From a $3,000 blaze in Pine Village to a Wabash home and sugar camp fire totaling $5,000, to cattle sales at Moore Park in Terre Haute, and a Vincennes political fine. Multiple thefts, abductions, and attempted kidnapings surface alongside railway and road projects. Also noted are a hospital of mixed reports including injuries, deaths, and a rotary engine invention.
Valley town records mix in murder threats and land deed
A report recounts threats from highbinders and a suspected murder of a Frisco laundryman amid a deed transfer of 160 acres from Edward Hammond to Elst Teal for 500 dollars. Hartford City revokes Central Union telephone charter. Asa Stokes and Yada Gammon wed in Muncie amid family troubles and flight.
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Edward T. Hammond
Eli St. Teal
Wabash
Hartford City Council
Central Union Telephone Company
Mystery of the Barn Hen in George Marshall’s Loft
In Marshall’s barn at 228 Central Ave a copper boiler on an old stove hides a hen which appears when the boiler is overturned. He recalls finding the hen again two days later under the same boiler and an egg is laid while the hen disappears. The farmer weighs four possible explanations from ghosts to a planned theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Marshall
Central-ave
Marshall
Sufferer Sees Epilepsy Cured by Nerve Vitalizer
A patient recounts three years of seizures and nervous distress followed by relief after using Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer. She describes biting her tongue during attacks and enduring chills after spasms before finding improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer touted by satisfied users
A patient testimonial from Mrs M J Atwood of Sigourney Iowa credits Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer with curing severe nervous ailments after three doctors failed. The ad emphasizes the product's safety, claims relief from fits spasms and insomnia, and notes it is sold by druggists or prepaid by express at one dollar per bottle from J W Brant Co Albion Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
M. J. Atwood
Sigourney
J. W. Brant Co., Ltd
Albion, Mich
Brazil and Vandalias Play as Crusaders Arrest Looms
In Brazil Indiana a Sunday baseball draw saw larger attendance amid a crackdown by crusaders. Vandalias beat the Brazils 9 to 5 in a lively clash while other reported scores include Chicago Spauldings 6 South Bend Greens 5 and Richmond 1 Dayton Clippers 0.
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Crusaders
Brazils
Vandalias
Terre Haute
Chicago Spauldings
South Bend Greens
Sunday intramural scores juggle city leagues
The Finestreaks defeated the Rajahs 49 to 33 as Easterns and All-Americans picked up wins. Several clubs posted scores including the Lenox team from the New York store beating E Michigan-sts 24 to 12 and the Morning Stars beating the Young Westerns 36 to 17. A rain delay halted Orient Stars versus Young Hustlers in the third inning after the Hustlers led. Stumph of the Orients hit a home run with the bases loaded.
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Finestreaks
Rajahs
Conners
Oriental Kids
E. Terth-sts
Lenox
New York
E. Michigan-sts
Morning Stars
The
Eagles
Originals
Panhandles
Easterns
Orient Stars
Stumph
Orients
Western Stars Defeat Cotton Mill Team 22 to 6
The Western Stars defeated the Cotton mill team Sunday afternoon by a score of 22 to 6. League standings and other game notes appear in the surrounding sports column with several local teams listed.
Whittington Park Club Abandons Boxing in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas on May 20 editor Bowes clashed with promoter Andy Mulligan after Mulligan ended boxing affairs at the Whittington Park athletic club. Mulligan reportedly won the rough encounter and Bowes had charged him with misconduct toward fighters. The club has staged major bouts but plans to dissolve boxing. another club may form next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittington Park Athletic Club
Arkansas
Andy Mulligan
Bowes
Mulligan
Whittington Park Club
Milwaukee Batteries Firm Leads New York Market
Chicago notes from March 2010 report show Milwaukee based Batteries-Griffith and Sullivan expanding with Dow ling Leaby Garvin and Connor listed among key personnel and firms in regional trade circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Griffith and Sullivan
Dowling
Detroit Battery Firm Names Seiver and McAllister Partners
A Detroit company, Batteries Siever and McAllister, announces Moore and Wood as associates. The new partnership aligns three entities for battery production and distribution in the Cleveland area.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Siever and McAllister
Moore and Wood
Jessup Joins Three I League Club After Release
Clarence Jessup, a skilled catcher from Richmond, leaves Indianapolis after being signed then released, to join the Rock Island team in the Three I league. He departs Monday to begin duties with the squad.
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Jessup
Richmond
Ind
Splj
Clarence Jessup
Indianapolis
Rock Island
Auto Across the Country
Auto travel story from San Francisco dated May 20 notes H. A. Alexander Winton and Charles B. Shanks of Cleveland starting a cross country trip on a Monday, detailing early steps and roads to be traveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
H. A. Alexander Winton
Chas. B. Shanks
Cleveland, Q
New York Carriers Deliver Gen Shafter Packet to Gen Miles
In New York an automobile carries a packet from General Shafter to General Miles. The mission appears swift and covert, with military officials coordinating movement of critical dispatches through city corridors. The article notes the transport's security and urgency amid ongoing operations.
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New York
Gen. Shafter
Gen. Miles
Jockey Tommy Britton Dies After Poison Route in Cincinnati
Jocky Tommy Britton, 38, took the poison route in Cincinnati Sunday. He began riding at age 12 and achieved notable success through 1891 when a Chicago wreck left him with a fractured skull.
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Jocky Tommy Britton
Cincinnati
Chicago
Trial spin of the Constitution postponed by rain
Princeton won the Princeton Columbia track meet Saturday by 1 1/2 points as Yale freshmen beat Columbia freshmen. The Blooming ton field meet saw Notre Dame 60 Purdue 38 while Michigan beat Chicago 73 1 3 to 52 8.
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Princeton
Yale
Beast Crew
Columbia Freshmen
Bloomington
Notre Dame
Whitaker Settles suit for 20000 with Heath in New York
J W Whitaker of Hamilton Ohio withdraws suit to recover 337000 from Fletcher S Heath vice president of Seventh National Bank. Whitaker agrees to settle for 20000 and resigns as president of the Miami Bank Hamilton.
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Taker
Hamilton, O
Fletcher S. Heath
Seventh National Bank
Whittaker
Heath
Continental Tobacco Company
Whitaker
Miami Bank
Hamilton
Trusty Escapes Workhouse Thief Robber Held Since August
Robert Taylor 25, described as a trusty and water carrier at the stone pile, escaped from the workhouse Monday while fetching water. His sentence would have expired in October after serving since August. Isaac Cohen, saloon keeper at 501 ES Washington St, pleaded guilty to selling liquor after hours and paid 31 plus costs. the Sunday selling charge was dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Robert Taylor
Isaac Cohen
Washington St
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Charles Coleman
Stewart Soap Company
Clackout
Onle
Wm. Fairfax
Wm. Moore
Ohio
Labor-day Committee
Tts
Busi
David
Wife
For
National Biscuit Company
Ed Cortham
Seymour
Old B. & O
Employe
Thos. Nutter
Martinsville
Indiana Inklings
Pine Village
Warren County
James M. Hadden
Vincennes Grocer
Moore Park
Chas. J. Sweazey
Nappanee
Frank Brown
Sidenbender & Bennett
Delphi
Stephen B. Kemp
Edna Gray
Henryville
A. L. Donaldson
Pike Road
Millhousen
Chas. Cain
Connersville
William J. Irwin
Repubican
Vincennes
Wm. Milligan
Ossian
Gaar Scott & Co
Robinson & Co
Richmond City
Wolf Betz
Mt. Vernon
Louis A. Lengelson
Lengelson
W. A. Morgan
Dublin
Irene
Ethel Costello
South Bend
Ira Washington
Tampa
Fla
John Kingsbury
Kingsbury
J. W. Chipman
Central Traction Company
Indianapolis & Greenfield
Bulldt
Chas. EH. Miller
Thrasher Dry Goods Company
Texas
Rogie Sybell
Philadelphia
Chinatown
Rose
Moy Sang
Muncie Chipk
Frisco
Asa Stokes
Yada Gammon
Gammon
Sigourney, Iowa
Wheeler’s Nerve Uit
Brazil
Matthews
Decatur
Dayton Clippers
Richmonds
Daytons
Kokomo
Model Turners
Cicero
Terra Malle
Cedar Rapids
Rockford
Davenport
Greys
Capitols
Jackson Stars
Raymond Hustlers
Ivory Reserves
L. S Ayers & Co. Employes
Burk Brownies
National Stars
Fair's Stars
School 39
Silent Hoosiers
Young Masterrers
Eastern Aves
Meridiats
Creenents
Bluestreaks
Tiugtlers
Western Stars
Cotton Mill
Hot Springs
Ark
Weewe
Baltimore
Seeaindasindaseen
Aadl
Rory Washington
Saben Sweet
Boston
Milwaukee Seers Ae
Britton Suicides
Country Club
Francis P. Hord
Michigan
Uae
Hardee
Bryson
City
F. W. Whittaker
J. W. Whit
F Stout
Court House
Coffin Fletcher
California
E. Wash.Branch
W. Wasnh.st
Va.-ave
Ranch
Miss.-ave
Yeltia
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