Search of Parents Taken From Them By Guardians
A distressed couple, Mr and Mrs John Pryfogle, seek the rescue of their four children held by the Board of Children's Guardians in Indianapolis. They accuse officers led by Elster of detaining them and claim to be beggars, while Elster contends the family are itinerant beggars with unsigned letters to aid. The couple recounts months of separation and attempted reunions, and Elster cites prior incidents and lack of a home.
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Court House
Circuit Court Room
John Pryfngle
Board of Children’s Guardians
Pryfogie
Indianapolis
Forest
Richmond
Union Station
Ister
Dolla
Brightwood
Elster
Pryfogle
John
Decatur Township
Supt
Matthews
Where Is Hamlyn The Missing Letter Carrier Located
Federal authorities report locating Ambrose Hamlyn, a letter carrier who vanished after being arrested and released on his own recognizance for allegedly stealing valuable packages from the mails. Hamlyn, described as a well‑to‑do Franklin township farmer’s son with a wife and two children, had ties to influential circles including Commissioner Van Buren.
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Ambrose Hamlyn
Hamlyn
Frank
Lin Township
van Buren
Election Frauds In Missouri County Spark Scrutiny
Kansas City report says the board of revision struck 7 400 names from 29 000 registered as fraudulent causing scrutiny over the election process in the county. The decision followed a weeklong session targeting irregular registrations.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Board of Revision
Dedication of Mayflower Chapel Service Dates
Dedication of Mayflower chapel at Delaware and Seventh streets set for Sunday. Pastor Mrs J W Wilson ill earlier, now improved, but Rev Wilson will not participate. Dr N A Hyde to preach in morning, Prof Wright of Oberlin College to speak in evening.
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Mayflower Chapel
Delaware and Seventh-sts
J. W. Wilson
Bookcases at Wn L Elder's Lime
Readable notice states full line of bookcases available at Wn L Elder's Lime. Limited quantities listed. prices and delivery terms not specified in the accessible text.
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Wn, L. Elder's
Making It Hot for Bicycles on Broadway
Broadways residents report a spate of punctured bicycle tires blamed on a group of youths. Mrs. Richard L Talbot and several neighbors had tires damaged by sharp tacks hidden on the pavement near Christian Avenue and Broadway. Victims include Geo Sliggins Tony Vonnegut and a Park Avenue resident. one rider suffered a fall. Secret service agents seek James H Heney in a national gold heist case.
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Broadway
Christianare
Richard L. Talbot
Christian-ave
Myra
Jacoby
Conde Company
Christianave
Tony Vonnegut
Mr. Tuttle
Park-ave
San Francisco
Secret Service
James H. Heney
Carson Mint
Missing boy and various city notices in old paper
The notice suite reports Harry Cavanagh, 12, missing from 55 Sinker street. It mentions licensing checks for vehicle owners, a philological society meeting at state house, a park commission draughtsman in the mayor’s office, a patent suit in federal court, and assorted local arrests and civil actions including divorces, fines, and a drunken driving incident near the state house.
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Harry Cavanagh
Philological Society
State House
Charles Hill
The
Park Commission
National Barrow Company
R. A
KE. H. Tripp
North Vernon
Kerr
Brady
Capt. Ward
Daviess County
Clarence Jackson
Michigan
Susquehannasts
Venus Heath
William C. Heath
William
Winnie Paine Vance
L. M. Vance
Daniel Paine
Chas. Simms
Wm. Ray
Stubbs
Melvin’ McPherson
Sadie Wright
Campbell
Maud
Blanch Coltrain
Madison
Minnie Grayson
Anna Hanafan
Nellie Crane
Slinker
Washington-st
Meridian-st
Statin House
Hardware and he oh ty ehdss Bhellhowse G70
Local hardware item fragment mentions a model or code Bhellhowse G70. No clear event or person names. Readers should expect possible catalog snippet or misread product label rather than a full news item. The text lacks actionable details or context.
Italians Attack Cyclist Leaving Vic tim Hospitalized
Two intoxicated Italian men assaulted Farry Lamont, a relative of Secretary Lamont, after a bicycle collision. They beat him to the pavement and bit his flesh, clinging like bulldogs until police and bystanders used clubs to subdue them. Lamont sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.
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New York
Farry Lamont
Lamont
Mach
Governor laments lack of authority in Roby case
Governor says the legislature failed to grant the authority he needed to suppress Roby. He argues an appeal in the Roby case would be impracticable and would delay litigation past summer vacation. He proposes filing another restraining order in his name and criticizes missing bills on receivers and expanded executive powers.
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Sun
Matthews
Roby
Supreme Court
Gov. Matthews
Ketcham
Fatal crash in Colorado work train事故
In Como Colorado on May 25 a push car carrying 18 workers derailed on a steep grade of the Denver Leadville Gunnison line. Charles Michaelson died and others were injured as they jumped from the car to escape. Chas Senior was struck by a falling marble slab while moving stone at the Vance block, suffering a broken leg. Britannia wins again as Ailsa retires after collision. Niagara cannot start due to missing sails.
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Como
Col
Denver, Leadville
Gunnison
Charles Michaelson
Chas. Senior
Spannave
Vance _ block
Britannia
London
Gould
Niagara
Holden's comedy set at Park with varied repertory
Holden's company appears at the Park for next week presenting Angie Little Lord Fauntleroy Renah the gypsy's daughter A little busybody across matinees and evenings. Harry Fiddler, noted colored minstrel, recent Alaska California tours, resides at 154 W North St and plans to join Field's minstrels next season. He reports a successful past season and recalls his mimicry and hit phrase a good thing push it along.
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Holden
Angie
Lord Fauntleroy
Renah
Harry Fiddler
Alaska
California
W. W
North St
Field
Minstrels
Fiddler
Two Fiends Lynched After Beating and Raping Woman
Danville Illinois May 25 A mob of about 200 men stormed the jail at Vermillion bridge after learning Miss Lillian Draper had been assaulted near Indianola. John Halls and William Royce were hanged from the bridge after two minutes of prayer. Royce begged for mercy. Halls defied the mob and was strangled alongside him. The sheriff’s wife pleaded, but vengeance prevailed.
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Danviniy
Ill
John Halls
Wim. Royce
Vermillion Bridge
Halls
Royce
Lillian Draper
Russ Mary Barnett
Danville Bridge
Indianola
Draper
Barnett
Sufficienty
Danville
Thompson
Jie
F. W. Barnett
Man's Morphine Bluff After Quarrel Over Booze
G E Wright a druggist at 1247 E Washington Ave quarreled with his wife Friday afternoon. He, intoxicated, grabbed morphine and said this can settle all differences. He was restrained by Patrolman Wallace, taken to the station, sobered up, and released Saturday morning. He blamed booze for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
G. E. Wright
Pat O’brien
Pat
Cleggett Case Goes To Jury At Greenfield
Nettie Cleggett, a Black mother, faced trial in Greenfield for allegedly smothering her infant in Indianapolis. After a brief testimony period, the jury retired Saturday to decide the case. Attorneys Hanna and Hill returned to Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.
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Greenfield
Nettie Cleggett
Indianapolis
Hanna and
Hill
Formosa Declares Itself a Republic
Formosa has proclaimed a republic with a yellow dragon on a blue flag. Gov. Chang Ting is named president and foreign representatives have been notified.
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Formosa
SaaneHar
Chang Ting
Italian Elections In Rome May 25 Vote Sets 500 Seats
Rome May 25 Italian parliamentary elections are held Sunday with 500 seats and 2,800 candidates. Premier Crispi expects election from seven districts as the campaign wraps up.
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Rome
Crispi
Leedy Likely to Decline Mayor Nomination
W H Leedy says he will probably not seek the mayoral nomination. He would not actively pursue it, and if offered would likely acquiesce. He cites disliking political turmoil and a shaken confidence in men from his political involvement.
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W. H. Leedy
Dr Price Cream Powder Wins Gold Medal at Midwinter Fair
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. Leaky cisterns addressed with cleaning and cementing priced at $1.50. Contact information references Butte avenue, Indiana street, and a phone listing.
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Dr. Price
Wilde Found Guilty in London TrialHeadline
Loxpox May 25 Wilde found guilty of charges in the Wilde case after a dramatic courtroom scene. The jury returned a verdict after a short deliberation, sentencing the dramatist to two years in prison. The audience reacted with surprise and mixed emotions as the verdict was read.
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Wills
Wilde
Lonnox
Marquis of Queensberry
Interview About School Question Sparks Local Debate
The Sun interview excerpt circulated by Herr Russe supporters accuses candidate Chandler of opposing mixed classrooms. Emissaries of Frenzel district 4 circulated the clipped portion among colored residents, suggesting Chandler opposes placing large colored girls with small white children in the same rooms.
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Herr Russe
John P. Frenzel
Chandler
Why They Kick on North Side Gas Station Move
A North-side, between Twelfth and Twenty-fourth streets, sees residents react as the Indianapolis Gas Company shifts the Twelfth-st reducing station to Central Ave and Twenty-fourth St. A 200 by 260 foot plot will host a two story brick building, a station, and landscaped surroundings with flowers.
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Twelfth-st
Twenty
Indianapolis Gas Company
Eee
Ucentral Ave
Liberals urge repeal of Union Seminary boycott
In Pierstine on May 23, liberals pressed for a reconsideration in the general assembly of Presbyterians to lift the boycott on Union Seminary. They seek a two thirds vote, 374, to overturn the action, warning the move could drive away most students as librarian Gillette notes.
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Pierstine
General Assembly of Presbyterians
Union Seminary
Gillette
Hannigan Held Without Bail In Mann Murder Case
New York May 25 David Hannigan was held without bail to await grand jury charges for murdering Sol Mann. Mann allegedly betrayed Hannigan's sister and the sister died from an attempted crime. The brother vowed revenge and shot Mann on a street.
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New York
David Hannigan
Sol Mann
Mann
Hannigan
Brotherhood Telegram Seeks HQ Move to Galesburg
A telegram from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention in Galesburg Illinois asked Mayor Denny for a proposal to relocate headquarters to the city. The mayor, after consulting the Commercial Club and Board of Trade, said more information is needed and proposed a joint committee. No further word has been received from the convention.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Convention
Galesburg
Denny
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Brotherhood
Professor Wright Lectures On Ice Age In North America
Prof E Frederick Wright of Oberlin University lectures Sunday morning at Fellowship Congregational Church on The Ice Age in North America and again Monday evening at Plymouth Church with stereoptical views from Alaska and Greenland. Wright was aboard the Miranda which sank in the Arctic Ocean.
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E. Frederick Wright
Oberlin University
Fellowship Congregational Church
North America
Plymouth Church
Alaska
Greenland
Wright
Miranda
Arctic Ocean
The McCulloch Funeral Held Private in Washington
The funeral of ex Secretary McCulloch will be private and simple with no honorary pallbearers. Pallbearers will be men who worked under him and the interment is planned for Rocky Creek cemetery.
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McCulloch
Washington
Rocky Creek Cemetery
Denial of Presidential Aspiration by Gen Schofield
San Antonio May 23 Gen Schofield denies he entertained presidential aspirations. The remark linked him to rumored plans and sparked questions about his political future.
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San Antonio
Tex
Gen. Schofield
Army Surgeon's Misfortune in Washington
Army surgeon Dr. Julian M. Cabell suffered a crushed foot after being struck by a train last Friday night. The injury required amputation of the foot and removal of several toes from the other foot.
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Washington
Julian M. Cabell
Bids opened for Eleventh street grading and paving
Board of works opened bids Saturday for grading and graveling Eleventh street between Illinois and Capitol avenues. August Buthe bid 79 cents but failed to include sidewalks on Meridian and Mninoii streets, so bid rejected. Next bid A A McCray at 1.07 was too close to reject. board re advertised. Cementing sidewalks on Brewer street awarded to F M Dunn at 49 cents per square foot. D R Marshall secured brick sidewalks on Sears from Georgia to Meek at 5743 cents per lineal foot. Street foreman ordered to stop paying gangs for dirt sales and report sales to the clerk.
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Board of Works
Eleventh St
Thinois
Capitolave
Buthe
Hehaas
Meridian
Mlinoiists
A. A. McCray
Brewer. St
Ilinois St
Capitol Ave
F. M. Dunn
D. R. Marshall
Sears
Georgia
Meek St
Sale Damages Sought Over False Story by Mrs Freeland
Murat H. Wehr, administrator of James Freeland estate, filed a damage suit alleging that Mrs Freeland circulated a false story at a land sale, claiming ownership and scaring off bidders. The suit seeks 590 dollars for alleged loss.
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Murat H. Webr
Jie
James Freeland
Verdict Delivered as Jury Receives Copeland Case
Henry Spaan spoke for Wm. Copeland as John Duncan argued the state case. The courtroom filled with tears as the verdict neared and the jury retired late Saturday afternoon.
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Henry Spaan
Wm. Copeland
John Duncan
Boat Capsize on Buffalo Creek Leaves Five Missing
Five people are reported drowned after a city steamer capsized while ferrying passengers across Buffalo Creek near Michigan Street in Berrato. The incident occurred Saturday morning, throwing passengers into the water.
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Buffalo Creek
Berrato
Michigan-st
Bewildered son of Kirin in front of Judge Stubbs
Eugene Malone, a bewilkered son of Kirin, appeared before Judge Stubbs on Friday. The exchange included a request to behave himself and a warning about drinking. The judge asked for a five dollar fine, and Eugene thanked him as he was led away.
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Eugene Malone
Kirin
Stubbs
Eugene
Simple Matter Spurs Habeas Protest and Local Entry
Attorney Bernhamer seeks a new trial for Frederick Grundt who faces a heavy workhouse sentence for concealed weapons. Grundt is linked to Amelia Holmstedt, a German wife-separation case exposing a married lover. The State College Athletic Association met at the Denison house on a judicial mission to arbitrate a matter involving Crawfordsville defeating Purdue with a pro pitcher H C Simple. Senator Sherman headed to Ohio to rest before chairing the Republican state convention at Zanesville.
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Bernhamer
Frederick Grundt
Grundt
State College Athletic Association
Denison House
Crawfordsville
Purdues
H. C. Simple
Washieton
Sherman
Ohio
Zanesville
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Rousse
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