Scalp Found In Howard Street Alley Sparks Panic
In a quiet Howard street neighborhood a scalp was found in a Brown meat paper by William Floyd. Coroner Wagner viewed the remains and doubted an inquest, suggesting it may be dissecting table trimmings. Rumors linked two white men to an old colored man, fueling sensational talk.
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William Floyd
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Kinney
Ward
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Cens
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Wagner
Officar Ward
Savaral Dase
Count de Vermont Pleads Guilty to Forgery
New York November 1 Count de Vermont alias William C Tenner admitted forgery of signatures to a $15 check drawn on the North River Bank in a case before Judge Martine. He faced a hard labor five year state prison sentence after remarks on his French family background and potential pardon hopes.
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New York
Count de Vermont
William C. Tenter
General Aessiors
Martine
L. S. Metcalf
Forum
North Riner Bank
Sam
Tenner
Chamber of Deputies
France
William C. Tenner
Count de
Vermont
Drops of Blood Mark Tragic Ontario Death
Janet Jackson, a middle aged Ontario woman, died after weeks of grief following her mother's illness. Witnesses say she suffered intensely with spasms and, five hours before death, sweat drops of blood appeared from her skin. Ten doctors could not explain the strange condition. Her mother died a few hours later.
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Ottawa
Weatminaster
Ont
Janet Jackson
Ovelcome
Cronin Sensation: Burke Identified as Cottage Renter
Annie Carlson identifies Burke as the renter of the Carlson Cottage where Cronin was killed. Martin McHale, a carpenter, identifies the carpet bought for J B Simond in Clark Street as the one found in the Carlson cottage.
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Burke
Carlson
Carcascoa
Annie Carlson
Cronin
Martin McHale
J. B. Simond
Clark St
Carlsen
Doesn't Need Hester and Burke Confession Details
Nov 1 dispatches report States Attorney Longenecker saying Hatter will not be brought to Chicago as Burke confessed. He claims no need of Hatter since evidence suffices to convict Cronin murderers. James Crates notes. Also James Henry continues Times speech before Parnell commission, linking Davitt's associates. In Jeffersonville Indiana a man, John McClelland, attempted suicide by hanging after drinking.
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Hester
Carcaco
States
Longenecker
Hatter
Burke
Chicago
Cronin
Ames Crates
Lonpox
James Henry
the Times
Parnell Commission
Davitt
Jeffersonville
Ind
John McClelland
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward For Stealing The Sun Copies
The Sun announces a $25 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone who steals copies of The Sun from doorsteps or from carrier boys in the city. A boy delivering papers was robbed near Melottave and Alvord Street, disrupting service to customers. The paper vows further action to bring the culprits to justice.
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Sun Carrier
Dudley Jordan
Melottave
Alvord St
Jordan
Allen county's Charley Zollinger eyed for state auditor
The piece notes a festival of speculative candidacy in Hoosierdom with Charley Zollinger from Allen county seen as a strong, popular figure who might seek the auditor of state post. It recalls his prior offices as mail agent under Grant, sheriff as an independent Republican, and mayor of Fort Wayne, with ongoing talk of a possible nomination and vigorous political hustle required to defeat him.
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Indiana
Grant
Allen County
Elise
Agan
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Sonn
Five-Story Block Planned for New York Stere Site
A firm named 4 Big Bursiness Improvement Pettit Bassatt & Co proposes erecting a five story block on the current New York stere site at a cost of 159000 dollars. The building was once Wrights hotel and is among the citys oldest structures. The firm has occupied its present quarters since 1853 due to cramped space. Nearby notes include local incidents and civic matters such as a festival chorus tryouts, a sanity hearing, lost property, memorial services, and railway discussions.
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Big Bursiness Improvement
Pettit, Bassatt & Co
New York
Great Reduction in Price of Funerals Leads City
A local notice reports lower funeral costs drawing the public to the service houses. It highlights Bird's transfer to lead pricing, with the best turnouts in the city, and mentions Crown Hill and City Office ttes House hifies entrance amid unclear references.
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Bird
Ei Yun SY
Crown Hill
Train of Pan American delegates visits Indianapolis facilities
The Pan American train led by engine 1053 arrived at Union Depot 7 AM Friday with delegates from South America and the United States. Instances included a sightseeing tour of Nordyke mills and a late visit to the state capitol, while a somber note arrived as Carlos Martinez Silva learned his father, Colombia’s chief justice, had died.
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Pennsylvania Road
Pennsylvania
Geo. T. Use
Washington
Guatemala
Caleb Danny
Hays
Carlos Martinz Silva
Treasury of
Colombia
Lieut
Lemly
Amalon and Calderon
Newae
Supreme Court of Colombia
Genial M. A. Estee
California
United States
Gen. Harrison
Huna
Pittsburg
Caldwell
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Manuel Aragon
Tonaquin Bernaarde Culso
Jose Marie Placido Bonwmillino
C. R. Sill
Antonio Echesenia
Tingtemili
Fernando Cruz
Boringo Estrada
Jas Ay Atpoyo
Monduras
Jeronimo Zelaya
Secretisies
E. Constantino Vial
Massachusetts
William Henry Trescot
South Carolina
Andrew Carnemie
Pennsylvanua
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Morris ML. Estee
John F. Hanson
Georgia
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Associated Press
Frank M. Mack
United Press
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Washington Str
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Philadelphia
Leder
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Navy
Edmand W. P. Smith
Edward A. Trescott
T. Pefferson Coolidge, Jr
J. Th Jos
Mylint
Ilinois
Clancy
New York Herald
Cronin Cate
Chicago
Pinkerton
Indianapolis
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Marmon’s Mills
South America
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Nordyka
Frank Bird
State House
Oyear
Capitol
Fecre
Mexico
Tla Tite Works
Denison
Jancison
Verdict for young lamplighter in conductor ejectment suit
A juried verdict awarded $36,500 to a teenage lamplighter after a dispute with a conductor led to his ejection from a car. The boy, claiming injury from the fall, faced testimony about his illness and the conductor's death. The defense argued disease from scrofula and typhoid, but the jury favored the claim. A new-trial motion will follow.
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Foesegh Willoeby Seeneas Jwaignant
Citizens’ Mule Company
Oy Ia
Cabinet in a Tangle over Southern Policy Foes and Support
Washington Nov 1 Spl Friday’s cabinet meeting heightened anxiety among administration friends as the president’s official family remains divided on the southern question. Blaine and Tracy oppose federal interference in sectional elections while Wanamaker and Proctor favor a strong policy, Huskin is noncommittal, and Noble advocates vigorous action. The president must decide without clear guidance.
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Washington
Furthe
Blaine
Tracy
Wanameker
Procter
Huskin
Noble
Aloes
Halloween Night Vandalism Leads to Police Rowdy Arrests
A Halloween celebration in AADE with limited attendance saw festive mischief by youths, police arresting about a dozen. Three boys Johnny Barks Willie Babig and Paul Snyder convicted of throwing stones. Several others faced charges of malicious trespass and property damage. One youth Nolan briefly jailed then released after no charges, while Ed Hughes was discharged after a minor incident. Local tobacconist Frank Brumley reported his shop ransacked though he planned retaliatory actions elsewhere.
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Johnny Barks
Willie Babig
Paul Snyder
Hubert Gorman
W. H. Rodgers
Hoeganer
Kinger
Wright
Justice Feibleman
John Nolan
Mroest Sims
Nolan
Kellerimyer
South
Dusiice Feibleman
Multary Park
Thad
Gandome
Phownup
Ed. Hughes
Meridian St
Hughes
Werrick
Frank Brumley
Court House
Oll
Winmari’s
Johnson Cable Car Company
Citizens Company
Ocls
Iti
Bowtail
James WH. Wiles
Brightwood Electric Street Railroad
Cisence
Shaffer
Irvington
Petit larceny case against Mittenberg and Fllick in police court
Albert Mittenberg and John Fllick, half brothers aged ? and 13, faced charges after stealing a pocketbook with two watches and a gold chain from Mrs. Burkett’s Tennessee Street home. Detective Thornton traced them from a push-cart to Indiana Avenue, where they later confessed and hid the items in an alley. The younger boy may enter guardianship. the elder faces criminal court and reform school consideration. They had previous trouble for loitering at a stand on Indiana Avenue.
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Albert Mittenberg
John Fllick
Burkett
Tennessee St
Thornton
Reform School
Indiana Ave
Murphy Still Pointe at Seventh Presbyterian Church
Stephen Gray, the well known tailor, spoke with Francis Murphy at the Seventh Presbyterian Church Thursday and persuaded many to adopt the blue ribbon of total abstinence. Murphy and Reverend Bunter urged substantial contributions for the prepared inebriates home.
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Murphy
Stephen Gray
Francis Murphy
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Murnhy
Rev
Bunter
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Weather outlook for the 24 hours ending rain likely with rain Priday night. Abbreviated forecast notes cooler temperatures Sunday with lingering showers. Caution advised for drivers as wet conditions persist across Indiana.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Pe. C
Lynched McCoy and Haley Beaten to Death in Wooded Chase
Reports from Parkersburg West Virginia indicate McCoy and Haley were lynched after confessing to the murder of Al Brumfield. A posse of about 32 men accompanied the sheriff, stopped at Giorga Fry’s house, and beat the suspects to death with clubs while the sheriff slept. The incident follows their arrest during a tense pursuit.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
McCoy
Haley
al. Brumfield
Giorga Fry
Regipruiwng Brame in Hoosier political push
Secretary Millixen of the republican state committee is in town beginning vigorous campaign work for the next election. He is opening and clearing letters in Michener's city office as Chairman he will push the war into the enemy's territory. Permanent headquarters will be opened soon likely in the Denison houses with other rooms to follow.
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Regipruiwng Brame
Millixen
Republican State Committee
Hoosierdem
Atty
Yen. Michener
Citige
State Committee
Denison
Eectrad
Pocketbook found returned amid honest conduct
A finder returned a pocketbook and its contents to the office, declining a reward. In Providence a mill girl married a millionaire, later divorced by the same judge. City attorney advises salonkeepers to obtain liquor licenses promptly or face prosecutions. Snowstorm cripples travel in Denver with three feet of snow and telegraph outages. A fire at Palace rink causes no deaths but property losses total 240,000. Railway line news and a tragic locomotive accident near Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
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Ake Gas
Providence
Thares
Sarah Riley
Tt. J. Hopkins
Hopkins
Smith
United States Customs and Political Notes
United States customs receipts for the year ending June 30 were 223202. 4y Col. Wii Lamb Virginia republican reports 41000 majority for Bill Mahone. Kwart of North Carolina supports Blair bill and repeal of internal revenue law. President Harrison may proclaim Dakota admission. Pawnbrokers report losses in Washington and Dow pose as second-hand dealers. Lawrence Perry Dawson, son of the ax commissioner, Washington, arrested for stealing postage stamps worth 91. Committees of colored bantists urged Harrison to protect from southern hoodlums. Gen. Crook notes reforming recruit acceptance would reduce desertions. proposes a soldier residency after a time with payment of a gun.
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United States
Col
Wii, Lamb
Virginia
Sweet Bill Mahone
Kwart
North Carolina
Blair
Harrison
Dakotas
Washington
Dow
Lawrence Perry Dawson
Bureau of Education
Indianapolis
Crook
Pahe Notice on Receiving New Goods Daily
A fragment notes daily receipt of new goods with a buyer's stance on refusing stuff. The text is garbled but suggests a commerce notice about purchasing and discarding items, indicating ongoing procurement activity and caution in accepting shipments.
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Phynse
President Harrison Faces Office Filling Delays At The Theater
Malford Heates reports Horala gossip from Washington noting President Harrison frets over filling offices while planning his message. Miller possible on supreme bench and Goff for attorney general are discussed. Mrs Miller supports a carriage amid tight finances. the president attends theater with family and staff, while Halford cites health limits on work.
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Klitier
Supreme Bench
Miitlers
Malford Heates
Cuscaco
Horala
Washington
Follyrman
Waebing
Har
Muliar
Goff
Loaneville
Ind
Generave
Miller
Suprams Bench
Millar
Russell Harrison
Montice
Bis. Miller
Garland
Thnt
Aormian
Harrison
Rusk
Rhea
Josephine
Dot
Mesu
Halford
Sa York
Bank cashierer vanishes with fifty thousand dollars
Conshohocken Pa Oct 31 the Tradesmen's Bank cashier disappeared with 50600. The bank examiner holds the bank. Fiscal year end sees benevolent institutions receiving varied funds including deaf institute 4157.86 and soldiers home 34150 for maintenance. Whisky caused a murder in Tama Oct 31 as Strawser was struck by Nona during a drunken hunting night.
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Conshohocken
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Knightstown
Blind Institute
Tama
Ben Strawsar
Frank Nona
Nons
Strawser
Baseball Notes Point to Managerial Shifts and Signings
Hustling Horace Phillips exits baseball. Kansas City sets money value on Short step Long's release at 11000. James Hart of the Bostons may become Western League president. Denials surface that Tom Loftus refused Cleveland, headed to Cincinnati. Chicago pitcher John Tener married Harriet Day, Harb uroill, Mase. Catcher Decker, a broth erwood man, signs with Philadelphia. Secretary Davis Hawley hints Featz and Twitchell will depart Cleveland next year. Davis comments on changing sway.
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Horace Phillips
Kansas City
Long
James Hart
Bostons
Tom Loftus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
John Tener
Chicago
Harriet Jeannette Day
Harburoill
Mase
Catcher Decker
Philadelphia
Davis Hawley
Featz
Twitchell
Davis
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