Verdict in Holmes case Guilty of first degree murder
Philadelphia November 4 update reports Holmes found guilty of murder in the first degree. He coolly asks to verify his pulse and claims no nervousness while the verdict shocks his family. News notes preparations for appeal and possible new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Holmes
Jiomes
Supreme Court
Boston
Suircide
Movumensing
Hermes
Mudgett
Lilolmes
Mr. Mudgett
Hohozle Holmes Case Items Shipped for Trial Evidence
Detectives move to return slave remains found in the Irvington house to T. H. Holmes unless he claims them. Bones and clothing of Howard Witezel sent to Philadelphia as trial evidence but not admitted. Detective Richards plans to bring back all Philadelphia articles. Mrs. Prexel asks charred bones and personal effects be shipped to Galva for burial. Coroner Castor doubts Mrs. Pitezel will relocate to Indianapolis.
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T. H. Holmes
Irvington
Howard Piteze
Indianapolis
Richards
Castor
Howard Witezel
Philadelphia
Thlmes
Prexel
Dluward
Galva
Canuck Boundary Clashes Reported by Alaskan Miners
A large party of Alaskan miners returned to Tacoma with accounts of Canadian maneuvers along the disputed boundary. They claim every strategic point is secured, especially near rich placers, while Canadians build breastworks and barracks on commanding bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Brhsing
Dr Uvritton Wins Diamond Medal in Indiana Race
Dr. O. F. Britton of Indianapolis led the Limited gun club to Greensburg Indiana last week for a 50 target diamond medal event. He scored 40 of 50 to win the trophy in a high precision shooting competition.
Town Pals
No liquor law violations or arrests reported Sunday. Mayor Taggart will delay appointing his private secretary. Board of Works to inspect street improvements Monday afternoon. Scottish Rite masons expect new temple by year’s start. State Printing Board met Monday but postponed contract awards to next Saturday. Existing contract remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Board of Works
State Printing Board
Two Witnesses Clash Over Self defense in Jones Murder Trial
The Jones murder trial nears conclusion as Henry Jones faces essential questions. George Lee testified that Carrico described a July incident where Williams allegedly attacked Jones, but Carrico denied the tale. Prosecutor Wiltsie challenges Carrico's alibi and the claimed conversation.
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Jones
Ienry Jones
Harry Williams
Geo. Lee
Will Carrico
Indiana Ave
Carrico
Lee
Williams
Wiltsie
Indianapolis Banquet Hints and City Affairs Schedule
Republican clubs plan a banquet in Indianapolis while Liber zouates host a literary and musical at Masonic hall. State auditor Datley praises Gen Harrison for president. Bank and court news include estate administration volumes and a typhoid case. Public notices cover streetcar franchise talks, electric debts, and a police station aid request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Liber
Bank of Commerce
Indiana National Bank Bulding
Apollo
Mary Ballard
Street Railroad Company
John Ballard
Indiana Commission
Allantag
Pennsylvania
New York
Wood
Thornton & Blackledge
Indiana
Anderson & Co
Cincinnati
Brightswoood
Solomon Morgison
Dublin
Missouri
Board of Works
Journal Printing Company
Curtis
John Duffy
Chesapeake-st
John
Blake-st
Chesapeakest
Nina Scott
Kenry Seyfried
Jas. Hanney
John Dalton
Jesse Farber
Croup
Florence Love
Myrtle Branch
Alpha Books
Tacensus
Robert Frederick Cowles
Emma Zettie Hunsucker
Robert H. Stephens
Florence B. Catron
Oscar O. Adams
Clarena Ham
Archie J. Russell
Mary Wl. Silvey
Otto Wilking
Daisy Peck
Ohio trip fuels corruption talk in campaign push
Gov. Matthews returns from Ohio amid crowded meetings as he touts anti corruption themes. The governor criticizes Republicans over alleged legislature extravagance while noting upcoming Cuban speech in Philadelphia. Brice and Campbell figures frame the political dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Philadelphia
Gov. Matthews
Cincinnatic
Cine
Campbell
Heol
Disorder and distress sweep Indianapolis streets
The report describes a night of chaos with two Black men terrorizing the riverfront area near Ma Tl. J. Davis, gunfire incidents on S. West street, and a fleeing crowd. George Melks narrowly escaped a bullet while a man named Frederick sang near the Vandalia roundhouse before police intervention. A woman sought protection at the police station after learning her husband, traveling salesman Br. G. Tubble, had returned from Chicago with another man. The scene ended with the estranged wife retreating to her room at 133 E. Christ while the husband departed.
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J. Davis
Geo. Melks Qin S. West
Frederick
Clouk
Daterin de Real
Bas Ujaroy
Sunda
Carjs
bin Cuach
Nim
Br. G. Tubble
Indianapolis
Dbnoisell
Chicago
Colbert
E. Christ
Train Conductor Shot by Robbers Near Erté
Richard Barnett, a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern conductor, was seriously shot Sunday evening by robbers who lay in ambush as his train neared the city. Barnett, from Collinwood, Ohio, was brought to Hamet hospital. officers scour the countryside seeking the assailants.
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Erté Pa
Richard Barnett
Lake Shore & Michiclan Southern Railroad
Barnett
Collinwood
Hamet Hospital
Woman Impersonates Magnate's Wife in New York Robbery
A 46 year old woman posing as Mrs Collis Huntington wife of a railroad magnate cheated the Sixth Ave dry goods stores, obtaining hundreds of dollars in goods. She admits the name Sophia Caroline Smith and says she formerly worked as a housekeeper for Huntington. In AnapoIla Ia a fire destroyed four acres of buildings on Sunday night. loss about 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collis
Huntington
Sophia Caroline Smith
Anpapia
Death by Fire in Texacapa Heretic Purge
Panic and executions rock Texacapa as ten alleged heretics are burned in the jail yard by order of the town judge. Armed officials escort prisoners to Mollango for investigation amid mob violence and calls of divine command.
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Pacnteca
Mex
Texacapa
Mollango
Pexacapa
Guadaloupe
Bur
Col
Tiernandez
Martin Sanvitave
Jose Miguel Casper Iernandez
Duran Toms
Juan Tomasib
Maria Rust
Maria Magistena
Sfaria Conception
Sinive
Dfe
Jude
Toge
Mollange
Indianapolis ministers meet at Y M C A discuss faith and crime
The monthly Indianapolis ministers gathering at the YMCA heard Rev. J. W. Wilson discuss the belief that Christ endures despite modern wickedness. He argued the Bible remains a solid guide and noted crime growth partly from beer and immigration, while praising church progress and better crime reporting.
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Indianapolis
Y. ML CG
J. W. Wilson
Ife
Christ
Health Inspectors Seek Milk Vendor Permit System
Health officers face difficulty locating dairies supplying city milk as they cannot map vendor locations. Sanitarian Ferguson proposes an ordinance requiring all milk vendors who rush cans through the city to obtain a permit. The aim is to register names and addresses so inspectors can find dairies quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitarian Ferguson
Health Board
Tin-plate tariff push ahead in Cleveland
Cleveland November 4 tin plate manufacturers prepare to petition Congress to raise tariffs on imported plate. The article notes ongoing efforts and anticipated market changes as the move gains momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clieveland
Congress
Death of Eugene Field Poet Journalist in Chicago
Eugene Field, famed poet and newspaper man, died suddenly Monday morning in Chicago from heart failure at age unspecified. He slept through the night and was found dead by his son before sunrise. leaves a widow and five children. He had been scheduled for a Kansas City entertainment and benefited from wide theater and newspaper connections but led an irregular life.
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Chicago
Carcase
Eugene Field
Ile
Kansas City
cCnreom Pigene Field
St. Louis
Iso
Consumers' Gas Trust history review and finances discussed
Wy PP Fishback recounts the Consumers' Gas Trust history during a Progress elab. He notes stock at 48 dollars, nine directors, a five trustee ownership clause, 60,000 citizens subscribing, plant costs near 200,000 dollars, and 700,000 dollars in certificates. Debts total about 752,000 with interest. stockholders to receive refunds at 8 percent. He claims 2,000,000 earned for the people and no misappropriation, cites tense director relations, and defends honesty except for Mr. Frenzel. He calls the word trust a humbug per Eli Lilly’s insistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Trust
Wy PP. Fishback
Consumers’ Trust
Anu
Reed
Ens
Lelie
Frenzel
Fishback
Consulmers’ Gas Trust Company
Cal
Eli Lilly
Quarrel Ends With Firearm Exchange in Axchie Greathouse Saloon
A dispute between Chas Diamond and Geo Carrico, both colored, in Axchie Greathouse's saloon on Indiana Ave sparked gunfire. Diamond fired four shots at Carrico as he fled, wounding Fireman John Barlow in the thumb. Diamond was captured near the state house. Carrico was still at large. Ed Washington aided Diamond’s arrest. revolver discarded. Patrolman Sullivan and Supt. Colbert pursued.
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Chas. Diamond
Carrico
Axchie Greathouse
Indiana Ave
Yellow Bridge
Diamond
John Barlow
Colbert
State House
Sullivan
Washington
Lemon Tonic Laxative Offered by Frank Butts
An advertisement for Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles promises energy appetite and clear brain. It invites readers to visit Steve’s Connected Any Part of the City for 20 cents and provides the telephone number 1791.
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Steves
Frank Butts
Crakestox Romance Ends in Deadly Street Duel
In Crakestox West Virginia on Sunday morning Erwin Treastley and Bettie Shields, lovers for a year, fought over alleged infidelity. Treastley was fatally wounded. Shields fired back, wounding him as she fled. Treastley died soon after. Shields is under arrest amid public support for the act.
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Crakestox
W. Va
Ragle
Erwin Treastley
Bettie Shields
Reastley
Locstley
Hoostley
Toostiey
Mark
Diss Shiekis
Woostley
Murder in Woods Leaves Three People Entangled
In Kentucky near Navy, Mullins was shot four times by John Melone and killed instantly. Melone, intoxicated, says he acted after being attacked with a knife as Melone fired five shots. Melone and his brother are jailed. a knife found on the victim links to Melone. Mullins’ wife said she expected the outcome.
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Ricnmonp
Navy
Cow Bell Tfollow
P& Unties
Chanmip Mullins
John Melone
John Meifone
Aiuilius
Melfone
John Afelfone
Wil Melfone
Mullins
Crash Narrows Fire Engine Collision at City Corner
A crash at the corner of Michigan and West streets injured three firemen including engineer Matthew Rogers and engine driver Lewis Moore as fire engine No. and chemical truck from headquarters rushed to a blaze at Indiana avenue and St. Clair. One horse, valued at 150 dollars, was shot due to injuries.
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Michigan and
West Sts
Indiana Ave
St. Clair-st
Westst
Michigan
Win
Jane
Matthew Rogers
Lewis Moore
Two Killed and Twenty-Five Hurt In B&O Wreck Near Wheeling
A wheel flange broke on a B&O train at Wheeling Creek bridge five miles east of Wheeling on Sunday morning causing the cars to plunge 15 feet. The infant child of Lawrence Lamley of Pittsburgh and Mrs Miranda Hare of Kittanning died. 25 others were bruised or cut.
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WaveEruixa
W. Va
Wheeling Creek
Lawrence Lamley
Pittsburg
Miranda Hare
Kittanning
Sullivan comments on upcoming boxing bout rumors
John E. Sullivan, returning from Arkansas, claims that either Fitz or Corbett fears a fight and refuses to name which. He adds he has had no trouble securing a venue for a contest, underscoring ongoing fight talk about the Corbette kitzsimimons bf bulee matchup.
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Sullivan
Corbette Kitzsimimons
Bulee
Cucaco
John E. Sullivan
Arkansas
Fitz
Corbett
Iie
Murder of 11-year-old in vacant Omaha house
Nov. 4 report states 11 year old Ita Gaskins was assaulted and murdered Sunday night with her body found Monday morning in a vacant house. Two arrests were reported. The piece also notes Harry B. Smith became county auditor Monday and was sworn Oct. 15, with deputies appointed and the office crowded with congratulations.
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Omaha
Itida Gaskins
Harry B. Smith
Smith
Fesler
Life
Hughes
Ife
Morton Memorial Service Held at Central Church
The annual Morton memorial was observed at Central Christian Church on Sunday afternoon under G. ALR Col DS Alexander of Buffalo New York. He paid a glowing tribute and John L. Griffiths praised the governor's loyalty. Decorations were abundant and the services impressive.
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Morton
Central Christian Church
G. Alr
DS. Alexander
Buffalo
N. x
Indiana
John L. Griffiths
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 86 hours ending Monday night shows cloudy conditions, then fair and warmer on Tuesday. Notes mention hardwood mantlers and rates, with a terse closing line about Old ideas laid in the shade.
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Indianapolis
Matrimonial Reunion Talk Circles Vanderbilt Circle
New York reports that Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs Vanderbilt plan to close their Newport villa as family talks aim at reconciling the estranged couple. The forthcoming wedding of Tre Dure and Miss Corsuelo sparks hopes of a broader reunion within the Vanderbilt and Marlborough houses, with mediation attributed to Miss Vanderbilt and the bride’s sister.
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Newront
J. L
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Newport
Vanderbilt
House of Marlborough
Williams
Poedike
Marlborough
Washington
Plaza Hotel
Mliss Dias
Indecision on Independence and Local Police Shakeup
In Mapbnin on November 4 the Heacide prints an interview with Gen. Compos who refuses independence but favors broader reforms and notes no insurgent peace proposals. A. T. Stephenson, a newly appointed patrolman, resigned after investigations. he was to replace Wheeler as patrol wagon driver. Paris Figaro cites Venezuelan tensions as wary of American and British fleets. W. G. Lockwood of Indianapolis died in Ingalls Typhoid takes a toll after 50 years in the area. he led Puritan spring bed Co. and leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Mapbnin
The
iHecaide
Gen
Compos
Iia
Lone
Foorce
A. T. Stephenson
Colbert
Stephenson
Tle
Wa. Wheeler
Paris
Figaro
W. G. Lockwood
Indianapolis
Ingalls
Sle
Woodruff Place
Puritan Spring Bed Company
Republicans Poised to Carry State by 25,000 Lead
Nov 4 reports from Apang and other regions show Republicans ahead by at least 25,000 in state returns. Democrats dispute figures while offering none. Also, Black Flag Leader Lin Yiung Fu escapes on a German warship to Amoy from Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apang
Suanghal
Lin Yiung Fu
Formosa
Amoy
Comedian Crane, Wilbur Co. at Indianapolis venues
Crane the comedian performs at the Grand Monday night with his new work his wife's father in Indianapolis first shown while the senator bills the program. The Wilbur opera company with living pictures opened at the Park Monday matinee in Two vagabonds and Fields Hanson draw cards at the Empire with a strong specialty lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Indianapolis
Wilbur Opera Company
Fields & Hanson
the Empire
Well Known Is 25 Tiles Set by Experts
Fragments note a game setting phrase well known score 25 and reference experts arranging tiles. Mentions Lilly and Lemon Tonic Laxative offered in large bottles priced at 50 cents.
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Lake Shore
PERL
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Bars Riko
Chas
Geo. Carrico
O. Wink
Lilly
Willie K. Vanderbilt
TRE Dure
Corsuelo
Wen Gota Ec
POP Sals
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