Sunday Saloon Shooting Leaves One Man Dead
Edmund Thompson colored dies at City hospital after gunfight at Moses Gapire saloon 428 W. Mhioet. He was shot four times in head hand shoulder and groin. Thomas Downing colored, the bartender, is charged with murder and bound over to the grand jury after being arrested within minutes. The men argued over watches and Thompson allegedly insulted Downing before firing first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Downing
Moses Gapire
W. Mhioet
Thompson
Fawning
Doherty
Chio m Sateen
Downing
Black man fatally struck. Cooper wounded and hospitalized
Otis Barber, a colored man, allegedly struck the victim after a dispute over a dropped cigar. The wound was caused by a bullet penetrating the abdomen, and Cooper, who walked to City Hospital, said Barber claimed the act was accidental. Barber remained in custody pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
City Hospital
Otis Barber
Barber
Girl at Washington Dept Store Tragedy In Soda Counter
Clara Harmon aged seven years suffered burns at Washington department store when a tank of boiling water fell from a soda counter on Monday morning. She was taken home after the incident and her injuries are described as painful but not dangerous.
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Clara Harmon
Waitr Wi
Wasnon
Etum- Ann
Harmen
Mra Parker
Parker
Young Parker
Howver
Therechon
St. Louis
Two men ousted from steam vessel service in Michigan and Washington
Roecker and Michelson were dismissed from the service by the secretary of commerce and labor on Monday for inspecting the yacht Julia aground at Spring Lake Michigan. Weholron was discharged for excessive liquor use after a prior warning and resignation request.
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Department
Slocum Commission
Window at Fink Presbyterian honors Benjamin Harrison memory
A Tiffany window in the south wall of Fink Presbyterian Church was dedicated by Mrs. Mary Yerd Harrizon in memory of her husband Benjamin Harrison. Dr. M. L. Haines gave tribute to the late president, a lifelong church member. Informal Sunday ceremony.
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Fink Presbyterian Church
Mary Yerd Harrizon
Benjamin Harrison
M. L. Haines
Tiffany
Tork
Roseville Fire Riots Trigger LYNCH Fear and Vigilante Cruelty
Azt town rocked by arson as several buildings burned in quick succession. Angry residents bought firearms and patrolled streets while women suffered nervous prostration. Authorities moved to arrest suspects as residents feared lynching amid a panic.
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Roseville
M'Rae
Zanesville
Nov
Doh Haveten
Allen County
Jlunten
Alonzo Swayne
Reputy
Freemarshal Herry Morgan
Uhiet Brown
Rosesvile
Terestal
Hiram
Charles Thilvome
Rosevil
Thinten
Catf Jackson
Wax
Hanes Ty Fireamarshal Morgan
Charles Casner
White
Firemarshal Morgan
Nonin
Boys plan South American water trip, seize train bound
Lawrence Clark and two companions aged 13 Mr Walter Dugpins 13 and Walter Ayers 13 told police they would sail to South America via the Mississippi Ohio and the Gulf Coast a fiction like a dime novel. They planned to use $50 found at a Summitville home and bought a suit gun and gear with the rest. They were arrested at Union Station while boarding a westbound train and held as fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Clark
Walter Dugpins
Walter Ayers
South America
Young Clark
Summitville
Tid
Bass Nidrin
Union Station
Clark
Wabash River
Ohio
Qutf
Mexico
Central America
Tie
Bummitville
Jim
Jalen
Hill River
Meg
Fugttlyer
Tin Tallanapolis
Democrats on the Offensive in Denver Jail Contempt Case
Denver reports a heated political clash as Democrats and Republicans mobilize evidence of election fraud while leaders including Mitton Smith and Senator Teller push for Supreme Court review on contempt charges. Several Democratic officials remain jailed for contempt as the case advances with habeas appeal petitions. Elevator testimony is also taken in a separate industrial accident inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iscripps-M Raf
Denver
Col
Mitton Smith
Dame‘rathe State Committee
WH. M. Ler
Samuel Helford
Willem H. Davoren
Denver County
Teller
United States Supreme Court
Washington
United States Vireal Court
Het Seton
Secrer
AL Lenit
Thayer
Co.rt Peabody
Jed Thawd
Thomas Shephardenn
Peter Miller
Supreme Court
Divorce Trial Reveals Alleged Abuse in Light Case
Mrs. Anna May Light seeks divorce and 830000 alimony as testimony in superior court details alleged personal attacks by Walley Light. She recounts forced exits, pushing, and rough handling by Light and others, while defenses claim mistreatment and contested money issues amid a protracted domestic dispute with references to their daughter Valley and family dynamics.
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Superior Court
Anna May Light
Laght
Vailey
Mia
Omy Drushipd
Anor Lima
Deieimes
Walles
Ty Wes
Alymeeti
Haven
Gieptha
Santret
Foght
Sham
Steve Bald Mat
Aimee
Viwnes
Anna Hopns
Seraees
Mexican youths discharged after concealed weapons found
Joseph Reed and Thomas Robinson, teen travelers from Mexico, were held for 34 hours then discharged on concealed weapons charges. Authorities say they sought to move a herd of mules into St. Louis from Mexico, claiming intent to sell assets after being unable to access the grounds. Robinson wore a large sombrero as guns were found hidden in clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joesph Reed
Thomas Robinson
Mexico
Plainfield
Lillppapalis
Robinson
Mob Stones House Attack on Ste Lisle Bibbs
Fifty white men and boys attacked the house of Ste Lisle Bibbs, an old colored woman, in Ilingis and Taborsta Sunday night. She was awakened by jeers and stones rained on the house before she fled to the back door and called police. The mob dispersed before officers arrived. arrests expected Monday.
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Ste
Gene Sauly Dead Nine-Term Marion Sheriff and Public Figure
Eugenil Aliws Astland avenue resident and former Marion County sheriff Gene Sauly died Monday at age 106 after heart failure. A French-born immigrant who settled in Dayton years ago, he rose from township assessor to sheriff, gaining wide respect as a capable and upright public servant. His death follows a period of illness and a coinciding loss of close associates, including former county treasurer W. J. Behmidt.
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Eugenil Aliws
Astland Ave
Marion County
Dai Mi
Fanead Saules
France
Switzerland
Dayton
Bakerapels
Pniter Forre
Hind
W. J. Behmidt
Teasurer
Ming
Sanley
Westeside
Contempt hearing set for Elwed marshal and company
Deputy marshal David Ranken travels to Elwed to compel appearance before Judge A B Andersen for contempt of court. The group faces charges of violating a temporary injunction and tampering with property. Amanda Farris seeks divorce from John Farris alleging he fled and took the stove. The report includes fragmented local names and places.
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David Ranken
Elwed
Xerec Eilarions
Eid
Marbeuh-Eving Glare Company
Tam Ti
A.B. Andersen
Toe. 1
Amanda Farris
John Farris
Plance
Op Weischaers
Suit for Damages by Martin Matovan vs Indianapolis Bridge and Iron Co
Martin Matovan sues the Indianapolis bridge and iron company claiming an unexploded explosive device was left in Promias on Kentaevkeave. He alleges the blast caused damage to his clothing and body, seeking damages of 32.3. Verification unclear. plaintiff attributes injuries to the incident and seeks compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Matovan
Indianapolis Bridge and Iron Company
Mystic Gust and Deaths in a St. Louis Love Pact
A sensational report traces the deaths of C. A. Parker and his son tied to a supposed pact with Elsie Gesterling known as the German Princess. The elder Parker, a railroad man, faced alleged infidelity with Parker’s stenographer Elsie, leading to family strife, a self-inflicted death, and a linked tragedy involving Mrs. Parker, the Gesterling family, and plans to flee to Germany. The tale blends romance, betrayal, and a rumored agreement made in Chicago.
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C. A. Parker
Blaie Gesterling
Chicago
Elsie Gesterling
Parkers
Parker
Hose Tracy
Goulieb Gesterling
Tom Germany
Lemp Satian
bin Stout
Suring Parker
Sterling
Aughter
Germany
China
Guine Geeertnr
T. Parker
Lee
CL & Teere
Marqnetic
Wu Ehie
Miss Deateri
Elle Gesteling
Vendome
St Touts
Bilsis Geatering
Suit for Divorce Filed by Mrs Wood Against Marton Wood
Mrs Minne M Wood sues for divorce from Marton FE Wood alleging coercive control over dressmaking and household duties. The filing cites undue influence and demands legal relief as the marriage deteriorates amid disputed actions and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minne M. Wood
Marton FE
Wood
Hee
Girl Sues for Damages Against Jones & Son
Ida Dosenbach sues B. Jones & Son Manufacturing Co for 16000 dollars claiming injury while working as a helper on an overall machine. The suit seeks damages and accountability from the company.
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Ida Dosenbach
B. Jones & Son Manufacturing Company
Gas price debate and track elevation proposal at council
The Indianapolis council planned to vote tonight on a gas tax proposal of about 62 1 2 cents per gallon and an elevated track measure. City officials, including City Engineer Jeup and Mayor Holtzman, contended the price should be around 60 cents, with arguments about fair costs and potential amendments. A separate $5,000 track elevation appropriation for Massachusetts cave and a $2 00 bacteriological laboratory appropriation were also to be acted on tonight.
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de Cail
Jeup
Artificiad Kns
Inchanapolis
Joh RL Pearson
Indianapolis Kus Company
Holtzman
Massachusetn Cave
J. J. Hillingster
Purdue Discharged After Grand Jury Finds No Murder
Harry Purdue was examined by the grand jury on a murder charge and discharged on Monday morning. It was proven Purdue unintentionally killed his friend during a scuffle in a car near Riverside Park, after several weeks of investigation in Milton.
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Harry Purdue
Purdue
Riverside Park
Saveral
Weather outlook with mild rain and warming trend
Partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with rain and warmer conditions. Early temperature readings show 36 at 7 am and 40 by noon, with a 2 pm reading noted. Also mentions Piso's Cure as a marketed remedy and a Union National Bank business reference, with unclear names and figures.
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Edmund Thompson
Negro
Will Cooper
Wasson
Harrison
Presbyterian Church
John Hunten
Tropics
Indianapolis
Colorado
Erree
Claspoolami TF
Caermidgeh
State Life Hilding
Turewiler
Sovomor
Serena Lowley
Charles Mayer
Walley
DR. Light
Light
Whallon
Saulcy
Anderson
Janes
American Federation of Labor
Seasion
Flan Franchco
Emma J. Lanphere
Reta] Clarke’ Protective Association
Lavor
Canada
Great Britain
Jebar
Water Company
Indianapolis Water Company
Shey
Mire
Coots
Boyd
Dupt
Rall
M. E
Forc Lng
Ottynngineer Jeng Nira
Ad- Fouatn
Panson
Union National
William J. Ric
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