Murder at Vandalia Tracks Shocks City Police Now Probe
A grisly murder uncovered near the Vandalia railroad west of the city early Saturday shows a man named Lou Parsons identified later by his mother. Detectives Dougherty and McGull suspect a robbery gone wrong, with grain sacks and a torn scene suggesting a struggle and possible transport of the body.
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R. W. Fisher
F. P. Connor
O. Brown
Vandalia
Yaan
Brown
Fieper
Connor
Terre Hause
Judianazpolis
Kregelo, Son & Irvin
Dougherty
McGuff
Lon Parsons
Lou D’argems
Aston Hulen
Forse Vault Cleaning Company
Parsons
Sire
Samuel Thompson
Capitol Ave
Gnorgua
Aga
Lon Henderson
Jobe ‘Larpey
le Bosraed
Biefhilst
Capitalave
bicGull and Dougherty
Dpareons
Wizzin
Carrie Louis at Park Alondayv in a week of plays
Mise Carrie Louis versatile young comedienne and crowd favorite opens with The buckeye at Park Alondayv. She repeats The midnight call and All fools day on subsequent nights. Specialties include Ask a Pardon for Coxey. Sprineview o Mo May 26. A 680 signature petition to the president seeks Coxey party action. Senator West to present it in person.
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Mark Theater
Mise
Carrie Louis
Park Alondayv
Coxey
Sprineviewo
West
Powell Fears a Trap Over Slot Machine Crackdown
Superintendent Powell believes a trap may be set to arrest operators of slot machines not yet closed by his order. He remains cautious, fearing unknown parties may test the enforcement by running games at various spots and choosing machines that clearly fall outside the directive. He notes dealers’ reluctance to comply and questions whether manufacturers would back any challenge.
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Powell
Ila
Tarn Sun
Ti Sun
Fire crew rescued from bakery cellar wall collapse
In New York on May 26 Chief Gicquel and four firemen were pulled from a cellar unconscious where they had descended to fight a blaze at a bakery on West Thirty Fifth Street. They are expected to recover. Firemen Jon Shoering Cottey Maligan Hart and William Yuras were among those involved.
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Wew
York
Gicquel
Jon Shoering
Cottey
Maligan
Ban Hart
Yuras
Palmer announces auction of Isabella quarters for charity
Potter Palmer, president of the Board of Lady Managers at the Columbian Exposition, says four historical Isabella quarters will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Dated May 26, the coins, from 1492 to 1992, will be on exhibition at Tiffany's in New York. Funds support a girls scholarship at a major educational institution.
German steamer Alving Seyé wrecked off Tasmania
The German steamship Alving Seyé bound for Canina céas was wrecked on a sandbar near Tasmanian waters. Many passengers and crew were drowned, with reports indicating loss of life among those aboard.
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Saananmsr
Alving Seyé
Tasmania
Lost the Suit. Northern Pacific Faces Supreme Court Loss
Washington May 26 The Northern Pacific lost the Borden suit in the Supreme Court, a case involving millions of acres in a land grant.
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Washington
The
Northern Pacific
Borden
Anpreme
City Libs and Labor Gather for Park and Hall Meetings
Sunday events include a larger bike at Landers Park House at 2 pm and a labor mass meeting at Manenr Hall at 3 pm under Central Labor Union auspices. A German American gun club trip to Blue River Park features trap shooting with Dave Dell. G J Marotta to play at Brighton Head replacing Lima team that cancelled. Divorces and monetary settlements appear in several local notices. a bicycle collision on 8 Delaware results in injuries. governor remits fine for obstructing the Lish way. a property dispute leads to a lawsuit. a grand mix of court cases, meetings, and local civic notes fill the page.
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Landers’ Park House
Manenr Hall
Central Labor Ucion
Blue River Park
Slay Uv
Dave Dell
G. J. Marotta
Diltone
Brighton Head
Lima, O
Ida SL. Schulmeyer
Louis
Wim, Manning
Delaware
Kienning
Delawarest
Comstock
Marion
Ind
Cemstoes
Tha Ish and Name Association
Enac
Washington
White River
Kimer Wolfgang
Holtz and
Knauss
Joan Scot
Betner A. Bristol
Jigvid and
Flore
Cooper
Georges Alley
Park County
Bailey
Gbinsus
J. A
Bra. Burch
A. J
William J. Neville
Geo
D. Clark
Ym. Smart
Kete Demartini
Grant
Andrewa
Frances M. Baker
James Fertiter
Fanals Wilson
Senate probes sugar trust ties and tariff clash at Capitol
May 26 reports say senate committees study sugar trust influence on legislation and threaten to compel reluctant witnesses to name others. Hill opposes tariff plan, Dubois proposes sampling method, Voorhees introduces disability pension bill, and the 10 percent tax repeal debate looms next week.
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Senate
Sugar Trust
Fee
AmMors
Apapar
Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Tax Suit Victory
The U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of Indiana in a tax cadas case, upholding the levy despite railroad objections. Gov Matthews praised the decision as a great victory for the People, with strong advocacy from state attorneys general Dus Smith and Katchem Beveritice. Railroad counsel included Butler Dye and Picksna.
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U. S. Supreme
Igplf
Supreme Court
Indiana
Pelironda
Matthews Wan Klichly
Vna
Dus Smith
Fern, Katchem
Beveritice
Rem Court
Railroads
Butler, Dye and Picksna
City Departments Urged to Practice Economy by Controller
Controller Trusley warns city departments to cut costs and explains a detailed account of receipts and expenditures from May to November. He notes a large deficit, with on hand funds limited to about 24 and a projected need to borrow to cover July payrolls. The memo stresses austerity to avoid further borrowing.
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Trusley
Sit
Johns
Traulez
Canadians Flag Incident Shocks City Officials
In Toronto an intoxicated Lombere of the queen's rifles tore down the American flag in front of the U S consulate. The D G A Smith apologized, but the U S and Ottawa heads were not satisfied. The incident, blamed on whisky, stirred military circles in this city and fo route.
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St. Tugmas
Gat
Mey
Lombere
Quean’s Own Rifles
Toronto
United States
Cansul
Liguncol
Smith
U. S. Comeri
Washington
Ottawa
Foroute
Bar Remorial Day Observances Plans Reported
The memorial day committee met Friday night to arrange the celebration. German veterans fire the national salute at the courthouse, Light Artillery at Crown Hill, and the Sons of Veterans at the grave. Transportation for 3000 to the cemetery and early school closings planned. Special services slated at Y. WM. CG. A. hall Sunday with Dr. Lucas delivering an address. German veterans decorate veterans graves. Catholic cemetery services Sunday. Proclamation calls factories and businesses to close on Decoration Day.
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Court House
Light Artillery
Crown Hill
Sons of Veterans
Y. WM. CG. A. Hell
Lucas
Mager Denny
Wadnesany
Brownie entertainment charms city with tiny performers
A large audience watched 200 costumed Brownies rehearse at the Grand opera house for a forthcoming series of Brownie entertainments. The event highlighted a lively cast including Vennett and Corman and featured a playful royal theme with a fairy army, steerage stage duties, and a kid-led performance filled with humor and minor mishaps.
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Flower Mission
Grand Opera House
John Shouhough Entile
Pha
Iis Corman
St. Louis
Gmother Ag
Hille
Kissi
Sonia
Baling
Anu
Sehanrcbsts
Chazile
S&s
Lowa Hi Ivvank Demuerty
Dennis
Indianapolis Clubman Faces Bias and Club Troubles
Fragmented report describes disputes over eligibility and leadership within the Indianapolis billiards and Western leagues, referencing Cross, Murphy, and others. The text details tensions, a potential release issue, and a prohibition on certain players until rules are clarified, with emphasis on governance and local club strife. Also included is a police court note about E. Wilson, a stranger accused of lottery touting, released after involvement with a wife and child, while a pattern of lottery arrests is noted.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Baca
World of One
Geade
Hat Cross
Penty
Murphy
Cleciuna
Feild Thase
New City
Dinnepelis
Osage
Toledo
E. Wilson
Osivar Shortridge
Iridey
Orest
Massachusetty Ave
Bistron Buchanan
Closing Arguments In Gory Bank Case Draw Crowd
The crowded federal courtroom heard Burke deliver a long, dramatic closing plea for the Indianapolis bank fraud case. He painted the defendants as thieves who stole 370000, urged a verdict of guilty, and warned of the ruin to families and the body politic if justice failed. Court instructions followed as Judge Weber summarized evidence and guided the jury before their retirement at 3:06 pm.
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Baat
Federal
Elis
Burke
Indianapolis
Theodore BP. Hauge
Awais
Girs
Augiher
Mme Burke
Ehaiza
Weber
World’s Fair awards fund questioned by exhibitors
In EUILAITON on May 26 the director disputed claims of the exhibitors for fire loss, noting the $100,000 appropriation for the world’s fair board of awards remains unpaid.
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Euilaiton
Zer Ig
Joss
Uouand
Central era and morning evening church notices
Central era M J Rev H A Buchtel morning and evening. Mortdianet MM J Rev C N Lima Woonle s console congregational Rev J M Lewis morning and evening. Second presbyterian Rev J A Mil burn morning and evening. Plymouth congregational Rev F E Dawaurst morning and evening. Tabernacle presbyterian May BM L Schofield Hammond Ind morning 1st presbyterian Rev AM J Haines morning and evening. Prof J A Housar and Geo R Malone will talk to Asils Campbells Bathe ary park temperance service Sy anda afternoon at 3 o clock. Roberts park HM 1 Rev T L Coultas Morning subject will sincerity rave 2 Evening Rewards of sacrifice is iustiat ed in the life of Mossa. New church chapel Rev W L Glad ish HE Morning subject The Lord is my shepherd evening Knowledge the moentura of responsibility Central christian Rev D R Lucas Memorial address to Geo H Thomas post at 7 45 p m Subject Joshua commanding the gun to stand estill St Paul s episcopal Rev G A Carsten gen morning subject The nation s dead Evening sermon by Rev RB Hodge subject Signs of the times.
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Central-era
M. J
H. A. Buchtel
Mortdianet
C. N. Lima
Woonle
J. M. Lewis
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Plymouth Congregational
F. E. Dawaurst
Tabernacle Presbyterian
May
BM. L. Schofield
Hammond
Ind
Ist Presbyterian
AM. J. Haines
J. A. Housar
Geo. R. Malone
Asils Campbells
Ary Park
Roberts Park
T. L Coultas
Mossa
New Church Chapel
W. L. Gladish
St.Paul’s Episcopal
G. A. Carstengen
RB. Hodge
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Cited For Relief
The writer, Sue Woop of Wess, Indiana, May 6 1809, reports nervousness and loss of appetite improving after trying Hood's Sarsaparilla. The note claims the remedy cured a sick headache and general bad feeling.
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Wess. Ind
Hood
Sue Woop
North Indianapolis car scene leads to heated clash on board
A Friday evening dispute on a North Indianapolis streetcar ended when Mrs. Cave Youd and Bra. George Boeckling clashed with Mrs. Todd. Police reported no arrests unless warrants are sworn by injured parties. Boeckling claimed Todd provoked the confrontation and disrupted her home life.
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Indianapolis
Powell
Cave Youd
Highland Place
George Boecklig
New York
Jira
Loeckling
Highigud ‘Place
Hoecklag
Birs
Todd
Boeckling
Bra Toud
Wotan U
Dez
Malien
Neme
Davis
Ball Operas Company
Sisye
Maria Bonsell
Halt to excessive attorney fees in court ruling
Judge Wintera halted inflated fees in similar suits against S&L Mish Creek. In Contractor rebring v Benny Smith the court refused to allow a $25 fee, ordering judgment for the assessment and actual costs instead. The ruling aims to curb abusive fee practices and settle cases on costs.
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Joseph Ell Pak
Prin Kting
Wintera
Benny Smith
N. Alinda Sr
Richerask
City Council debates tax on corporations and park land
May 26 reports from Baratoga and Chicago describe mayoral cabinet discussions on taxing corporations and increasing hay market fees. Kramer proposed using vast market square for stalls with $700 cost and $1,000 annual revenue. Other items include Greenlawn park vacation debate and a noted death in Oakland.
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Goss
Kramer
Fol Ruckle
Ryan
Cacinet
Greenlawn Carly
Allyatte Ssott
Coro Mittes
Xing Gas
Miners and Deputies Clash in Cripple Creek Strife
Rioting officers and miners clash across Cripple Creek and Victor as strikers attack mines and train lines. Governor Waite signals sympathy with miners and plans militia deployment while deputies, trains, and engines are seized. several killed and wounded amid escalating violence and cut telegraph lines.
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Crippie
Crum
Cel
Klay
Smong
Ming
Battis Mouantain
Eghsift
Independence
Sirikers
Danver
Colorado Springs
Leadville
Atxikers
Hopea
Gisiodgiog
Gov. Waite
Crremne Creex
Miners’ Union
Pasy
Cripeiy
Saane
Ninerd
Victor
Joya
Wilbur
Denver
Waites
Waite
Cripple Creek
Luchesa
Cisperne
Havarn
Minera
S. Tile
Grant
Pans
Hinds
Coal Bhai
In- Gigasvolis
Jiaotoun
Hackinsick
N.J
Hackensack
Sherif
Pennaglivenia
Hanrisnune
Mey
Paterson
Greenland
Hontedale
Ivis
Glearvield
Woodland
Pinuixcuam
Ala
Bera
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Springer Caid
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Len Grand
Indianaapolis
A& Waliur Entertainment
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Mia
Cora Todd
Hey
Ogoroll
Mimeriewr Philographed
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