Annie Wagner Accused in Murders Stirring South Side Scandal
Annie Wagner, already under suspicion in a string of deaths, faces intensified scrutiny as Arsenic murder theories circulate about the Koesters and Clara Koesters cases. Neighbors lament violence fears while investigators prepare exhumations and post mortem analyses to determine cause of death across several family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wagener
Tun Sun
Walrow Mick
Lors
Abs
Clara Oesters
Annie Wagner
Dorst
Silm
Mary Komstens
Troesters
Mary Koestars
Wrankle
Mary i
Clara Shoesters
Mary
Annie Wallener
Mary Koesters
Mal Wien
Koesters
Siso
Littl Alphonse iKoestera
Beck
County Commissioners
Eminent
Koesvers
Hisenbeiss
Carr
Java
Coesters
FEF
Alr. Koesters
Jess
Ioesters
Lim
Tir Sun
Annie
America
Friction in Factional Ranks Amid City Council Turmoil
An Indianapolis city scene features claims by Mosmer that the iron hall is split and that Davis and Walker were expelled. Ex-supreme-cashier Davis counters, insisting the Indianapolis sitting is recognized by Ideal authorities and accusing Kosmer of falsehood. A Somerby-led faction reportedly disrupts the Philadelphia convention as angered members, while a chemist disputes dangers of natural gas in preserving bodies. A petition seeks county commissioners to order an analysis with funds raised to date.
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Bavis
Tin Baurimone Worn
Supreme
Mosmer
Iron Hall
Davis
Walker
Cashter Davis
Smith
Chemist Fiurry
Moses
Oliver Smith
Peck
Indianapolis
Beck
Public Confidence in Gold Payments Shaken Says Ex-Secretary Foster
May 27 reports from Ohio towns describe Ex-Secretary Charles Foster asserting that public confidence in the government's ability to maintain gold payments has waned. The piece notes Foster & Co bank deposits, factory closures, and investigations into Foster's finances with liabilities projected between 800000 and 1,000,600, while bids on city bonds draw focus and a bid dispute involving William English surfaces.
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Ewx
Eoster
CrmoEeann
Foster
Hhe
Pastorra
Foster & Co’s Bank
Window Gass
Brass Iron Works
Fosterta
Chas
Gormley
William
William H. Mnglish
Coffin, Staunton & Co
New York
E English
English
Messrs
Sullivan and
Woollen
Local incidents and lawsuits mix with social notices in a busy urban report
Steam escaped from the institute for the deaf and dumb as repairs continued. A man burned by a gas leak sues Indianapolis Gas Co. for 1500 dollars after his home burned due to high pressure. Rev. McClain dies. memorials reflect his long service. A ladder company accident injures a horse but no one hurt. Ward notices include family suitors and a festival planning deficit.
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Weriday
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Union Depot
Chicago
W. W. Grant
First Baptist Church
Providence
K. L
John Wilson
Lilly’s Varnish Works
Dr. Barnes
Charles Fiske
Indianapolis Gas Company
McIntyrest
Loal Barbers
Barbers
Enemapment No
Union Veteran Legion
Thomas Post Hall
Matthew McClain
Ieith-St
Marion County Poor Farm
Udell Ladder Company
Illinois and
New York-sts
Sadie Walker
Miss Maxwell
Mr. Schliswen
Prof. Thaler
Mary McLaughlin
Bishop Chatard
Alerding
O’donoghue
Father Peltie
Madison
Father Alerding
Breves
Albert
Frankie Kemper
Gustave
Rosie Meyer
Peter
Louise Massing
Tony
Madelain Mio
Goo
Lena Gedett
John
Eva Schun
Joseph
Aiis
Shalouski
Misik
Fannie Eppstein
Sam
Mrs. Bokol
W. OS
Nellie Hayes
Edward
Dora St. Clair
Robert
Rebecca
Clark
Csatms
Sarah Null
Maria Stevenson
Geo. Dibrell
Maruiacm Rickwses
John BE
Lerson
Eliza McCannel
Albert Gray
Dollie Smith
William Jones
Blattie Crawford
Mayor Sullivan and the anti liquor league in focus
A political scene unfolds in Ward 19 with Mayor Sullivan and Morris Delrees seeking support amid Republican factions. The anti liquor league shapes the mayoral race, weighing endorsements while denials and questions about candidacy surface. A saloon controversy influences party tactics as arrests and court cases drift through a busy May, with the soldiers' monument crowning figure awaiting erection.
Gov Andrews of Lowell Cured by Ayer Sarsaparilla
Government figure Gov Andrews of Lowell is described as cured after taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The notice also mentions new sideboards at Wim L Elder’s and Monuments 223 BE on Washington Street with August dates and Dioner referenced.
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Gov. Andrews
Lowell
Ayer
Wim. L. Elder
Washington St
Dioner
Back Door to Rome and Briggs Trial Postponed
In Washington on May 27 a New York Avenue Presbyterian crowd awaited the Briggs heresy trial but it was postponed to Sunday. Dr Geo Parker noted the delay as the bar reading of the voluminous record was agreed to be saved for later. A Hollifield attack on the Episcopal church sparked applause and censure. The Geary law debate followed as members criticized it as dangerous and anti Christian. Church unity reports and a Baltimore presbytery union overture were discussed with limited progress.
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Wastington
New York-are
Presbyterian Church
Briggs
Craig
Geo
Parker
Judicial Committee
Baeen
A. Nelson Hollifield
Newark
N.J
Episcopal Church
Th. Hollifield
Rome
Charles M. Booth
Committee On Church Unity
Joseph Smith
Baltimore
Apiacopalian Commission
Committee On
Protestant Groups Seek Sunday Closure of World’s Fair Gates
Boston reports U S Attorney seeks court to compel the World’s fair directors to show cause why the fair should not obey the Sunday closing law. Hearing set for next Wednesday after discussion with Mr Walker. Sabbath groups urge presidential action if an injunction cannot be issued. Bad weather dampens attendance while extra guards prepare for Sunday crowds and a musical program unfolds at the fair.
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Curesce
U. S
Michrist
District Court
Grosscup and
Jenkins
Walker
Fuller
Boston
Joseph Cook
Iveland
U.S
Chicago
Ciubaco
Dalomey
Cairo
Sunday Sermon Schedule From Multiple Churches
A long list of church services and pastors for morning and evening, including First Baptist, Meridian Street M E, Second Presbyterian, Plymouth Congregational, First Presbyterian Chicago, Sixth Presbyterian, Roberts Park St E, Abernacle Presbyterian, St Pauls Episcopal, Central Ave Mi, Grace M E, Central Christian, with sermon topics noted and bishops or university figures mentioned. Also notices of Beecham’s Pills price and a sale at Dalton’s Bates House bat store with straw hats for boys at 26 cents.
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First Baptist
W. PF. Taylor
M. E
H. A. Cleveland
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Plymouth Congregational
F. E. Dewhurst
First Presbyterian
J. P. Hale
Chicago
Sixth Presbyterian
J. A. Allen
God
Roberts Park St. E
C. A. van Anda
Lord
Knickerbacker
Central Ave
H. A. Buchtel
Dr. Gobin
DePauw University
Grace M. E
M. L. Wells
D. R. Lucas
C. BH. Garst
Japan
Dalton’s
Bates House
Marshall Leads in Governor’s Appointment Hopes
The resignation of Judge Olds from the supreme bench sparks a rush of applications for the position. Judge Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City leads likely contenders, with others including Judge Robert Lowry and Judge D. W. Medfee. The governor aims to keep names private until a definite plan forms as Chicago-bound Judge Olds prepares to move.
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Olds
Supreme Bench
Ort Wayne
Robert Lowry
Alien Zollars
Lowry
Hench
D. W. Medfee
Connersville
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Bell
Fort Warne
Chicago
Sweeney
Supreme Court
Mashall
Isras L
Supreme
Gyron KK
Eliott Baid
Judes
Sher Dad
Marshall
Mar
Bagley denies misstatements over state board accounts
Leon Bagley said he is surprised by circulating allegations about his accounting as secretary of the State Agricultural Board. He blames new officials for not understanding board matters and plans to audit his books. He asserts his accounts balance with the contested sums.
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Sullivan
Morris Delrees
Plebiane
State Agricultural Board
Leon ‘Iagley
Sun
State Board
City printing contract renewal raises questions at board
The Sentinel contract expired over a year ago but no bids have been sought. Clerk Parker could not confirm the expiration date, while President Conduitt and Mr. Mcherror gave uncertain answers. The Sun announces a new legal questions column, answered by a capable lawyer.
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the Sentinel
Parker
Conduitt
Mcherror
Thieves Foiled in Rochester Candy Works Robbery
Three men overpowered a watchman at a Rochester candy works Friday night and attempted a robbery. They fled after taking $7 from the guard, who said he was too poor to be robbed.
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Chas. de Lessaps
International Congress of Medicine and Surgery
Chicago
Lord Salisbury
Londonderry
Infanta Hulsha
New York
West Point
Nicaragua
Rochester
N. Y
Drunken Williamsbridge Chief Slays Man in feud
In White Plains N Y police chief Cash killed James Cleary a prominent young contractor at midnight claiming Cleary insulted him after a bitter family feud over a town contract. Cleary died three hours later. Cash imprisoned while coroner probes the shooting amid public indignation and warnings of further fallout.
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Whiterlains
N. Y
Cash
Williamsbridge
James Cleary
Young Cleary
Worl
Cleary
Sunt
Drews
Tams
Clearysand Cash
Threste
Cass
President withholds New York appointments amid party hostilities
A Washington dispatch says the president delays key New York appointments to avoid hostility from the regulars and machine democrats. Advisers reportedly seek reconciliation, but a reunion between factions seems unlikely, and future New York appointments may proceed without regulars’ consultation.
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New York
Washington
New York State
Mortgage for Emullions to be filed by Big Four
A mortgage of 56,060,000 covering Big Four properties was expected to be filed Saturday afternoon. Documents in 12 items were brought to the city by Attorney John T. Dye and signed by co trustee Ilaughey with Mercantile Trust Co of New York. Bonds payable in 100 years will finance extensive railroad improvements and be filed across nearly 100 counties. Memorial Day plans include transporting veterans to Crown Hill with wagons for flowers and a cemetery ceremony. the War Department will end the vase filling tradition.
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Big Four
Big Four Railroad
John T. Dye
Ilaughey
Mercantile Trust Company
New York
G. A
Memorial Day Committee
Street Railway Company
Crownhill Grills
Aimerican Express Company
Liberty St
Tennessee
Washington
Power House
Crown Hill
War Department
Trial of Brown Postponed to September Term
Danville Indiana May 27 Saturday morning the trial of Coley Brown who shot Attorney Wesner last week was adjourned to the September term. Judge Grubbs of Blartingville will likely preside.
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Danvham
Ind
Coley Brown
Wesner
Grubbs
Blartingville
Court Actions Clear Dockets and Sanity Adjudged
A dozen or more settled cases were stricken from the docket in Acting Judge Winter's court Saturday. Ben Donohue was adjudged insane Saturday morning. A wandering lobby and nights out led to an arrest by Constable Holmes for assault on Lacey Edmonson's 6 year old daughter, with a $25 fine imposed by Justice Habich for Irwin Brown. William Martin, a legless peddler, faced trial for assault and battery on Isaac Penny. on promise of future good behavior he was released.
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Winter
Ben Donohue
Irwin Brown
Holmes
Lacey Edmonson
Habich
William Martin
Gudge Cox
Isaac Penny
Martin
Dyeing and Cleaning. Buwith's dye works. 67 N. Pennsylvania-st.
Buwiths dye works invites customers to visit its new location at 67 North Pennsylvania Street for dyeing and cleaning services. Also advertising fine furniture and upholstery with Teke Bros at 156 Virginia Avenue.
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Buwith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania-st
Virginia Ave
Teke Bros
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Annie Waenes
Franker
Koesrus
TL Binp Dan
Koestsve
Anil
Charys
Millcery
Clara Koesters
Sud
Tun Son
Koesterg
Tullis
Annis
Iister
Mary M. Koesters
Jennie
Suny
Frosminn, Deli
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Cley
Deprigid
Morrin
Tommy
Wird
Denny
Obuairman
Tiayor Sullivan
Pat
Lils Honor
Mr. Sullivan
Hk AE
Janes A. Wildman
Ward
G.8. Denny
Cty Committee
Aguas
Anti-Labor League
Iquor
Anti-Liqquor League
Chas. Tipton
Massachusetts Ave
Ada Swick
Pennsylvania
Michigan-sts
Tle
Dack Lea
Beckner & Dugan
Wendell A. Anderson
Wisconsin
United States
Montreal
John B. Riley
Ottawa
Canada
Jacob Sleeper
Massachusetts
Lecation
Bogota
Columbia
Province deCormick
Virginia
George A. Weddell
Arizona
World’s Columbian’ Commission
W. J. Breade
Durst
Ora Durst
Iade Agene
Griffin
Rev. Hollifield
Shevvichs
Judge Olds
Bagley
Board of Agriculture
Bart Parker
The
Thas
Independent
Weispers
Downa
Young Ian
Ghover and
Bhis Pighr
Hin
Brown
Krolas
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