Thieves Raid Greenfield. Citywide Chase Follows
Five men from Indianapolis raided Greenfield stores on Monday night taking six or seven guns 40 or 50 revolvers and about 6 dollars in money. They loaded the plunder on a handcar and fled toward Indianapolis. Farmers armed with shotguns pursued near Five Mile where the robbers abandoned the car and most of the cargo. Detectives and police identified several gang members including Al Kerr Burgess and others, as authorities pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Crocker
Indianapolis
Panhandle Railroad
Joseph Baldwin
John W. Walker
Chas
Patterson
Tivington
Baldwin
Walker's Hardware
Empire
Panhandle
Pink Harlan
Warren Township
John Wagner
Horse-Thief Association
Irvington
Travis
Shelby St
Belt Road
Campball
Thirteen Blorse Detectives Nab Burglary Bandits
Thirteen policemen armed with shotguns and revolvers chased five burglars who loaded stolen goods onto a handcar near Greenfield and Irvington. A dawn pursuit along Belt road led to a tense wagon stop and a dramatic police pursuit ending with the bandits fleeing into woods.
Divorce Suit Highlights Inheritance Plot In Denver
Mrs Kitty Williams sues for absolute divorce from Edward L Williams and 16000 alimony. The case centers on a mother-in-law who allegedly manipulated the husband, drove the young wife abroad, and prompted a plan to abandon her. Williams transferred property to his mother, who is now co-defendant, with an injunction issued and bonds set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kitty Williams
Edward L. Williams
New York
New York City
Williams
Decker
Oee
Train Thieves Again Strike Santa Fe
In Fort Worth on November 26 a band of about 15 armed men robbed a south bound Santa Fe train at Bruner. They uncoupled the baggage mail and engine cars, threw the fireman from his seat, and forced the agents to surrender after a brief shootout. The robbers looted the cars and escaped with an estimated 250,000, with officers pursuing but little prospect of capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fore Worth
Santa Fe
Bruner
Third Fatal Accident Near Greencastle In Recalled Similar Incident
The report recalls a past tragedy when Michael Reddington and his son died in an April crash. Monday afternoon another near-miss occurred as I. & St. L. train MT struck a curve near Fern, 12 miles west of Greencastle, at a crawl. Broken engine rods shattered the cab. fireman Michael Shore died, while engineer Henry Strickland, at his post, saved the train. It marks the third fatal accident at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Reddington and
Azo
St. L
Fern
Greencastle
Michael Shore
Henry Strickland
Cooly
Iron Horse
Pineville Scandal Ties Burglaries to Insured Burglaries
Jacob Charles and James Long, Pineville church members and local figures, were arrested on charges of arson and burglary amid a spate of break-ins and house fires. A store burglary left Long bound and valuables taken. all losses were insured, and burglars tools were found at Charles residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rwaviney
Jacob Charles
James Long
Pineville
Jacob Long
Bis
Charles
La Patrie Backs Annexation In Canada
Gur Azins Are Oven Montreal Nov 26 La Patrie, leading evening liberal paper of Canada, has come out for annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monttireal
la Patrie
Canada
White Caps Attack and a Fatal Clubbing in Harrison County
In Hath township Harrison County the White Caps allegedly flogged Ira Winders over alleged intimate relations with his aunt Miss Anna Winders. Winders fled to Kentucky to wed and plans to return. Eleworth Dobyns near Cartersburg fatally clubbed Dr. Morgan, his brother in law, in an attempt to keep the matter quiet. Mrs Levi Elbertson of Porn attempted morphine use but was called back by a stomach pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Winders
Harrison County
Anna Winders
Kentucky
Heth Township
Eleworth Dobyns
Cartersburg
Morgan
Levi Elbertson
Hines Contract Talks Stall In Washington Visit
In Washington on November 2 Spl 1 Sack Glasscock arrived aiming to secure Paul Hines. A $30 salary gap halted talks as Hines demanded $4,800 to join Brocklin, threatening Brooklin if Indianapolis did not match. Rumors say Buc Holliday may have joined the Brotherhood, per President Stern in Cincinnati on November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glasscock
Paul Hines
Jack
Hines
Brotherhood
Brocklip
Indianapolis
Brooklin
Baltimore
Washington Elites
Cincinnati
Stern
Buc
Murphy Performs Donagh in An Irish Family Tale at Grand Opera House
Joe Murphy stars in Donagh a panoramic Irish drama set near the Lakes of Killarney. The production features Lanty Killaly and a landlord’s agent as villain, with an Irish girl and heiress in love. Monday’s Aden muses opening drew crowds, with Hard-headed Hall and Mishler scenes praised. exchanges offered for Donagh tickets due to schedule changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Murphy
Donagh
Killarney
Ireland
Lanty Killaly
Mr. Murphy
Aden Muses
Duke Nicholas to Wed Princess Maude in Royal Match
News of a betrothal shocks Lennox with reports that Duke Nicholas czarowitch of Rusia and Princess Maude of Walea will wed. The city buzzes Tuesday morning over a celebrated love match said to be free of other ties.
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Duke Nicholas
Princess Maude
Lennox
Nicholas
Czarowitch
Rusia
Maude
Walea
Eitelee
Special meeting yields sparse public input on ward 18 alderman election
A Monday council gathering drew ten Democrats and two Republicans including Truesler and Darnell. With quorum in doubt, Leon Bailey called a citizens’ meeting to discuss filling Alderman Clark’s seat by special election. Col. Hicklin presided as chair and crowd speakers offered muted bids for action. The session adjourned with little progress, the crowd dissatisfied at the lack of a clear path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sini
Wier Wadher
Council
Truesler
Darnell
Court House
No. 17
Leon Bailey
Citizens’ Meeting
Sim Coy
Stuckmyer
Sim
Washington Wales and political rumors in the capital
The report notes Republican confidence in securing government positions via recommendations from congressmen. It mentions Ada Tanner in pension matters, Albert Dodgeway of Illinois, and Randell’s declining health. It also references Pan American credentials for a Brazilian delegate and Mrs Harrison visiting Richard Manefield on Monday night. Meat ads describe Tenderloin and pork products for sale at Coffin Greenstreet Fletcher's park house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dodgeway
Ilinois
Ada Tanner
Pension
Pan-American Congress
Washington
Willin
Monana
Harrison
Richard Manefield
Randell
Congress
Indiana Hospital Co Indemnity Plan Offer
The Indiana Hospital Co offers weekly indemnity from 6 to 20 dollars for sickness or accident, with free doctor and medicines. For details visit Rooms 47 and 48 Vance block, or offices at Washington Street and Virginia Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Hospital Co
Vance Block
Washington-st
Virginia-ave
Pipe of Death Ends in Burning Tragedy In Alley Cottage
A 90 year old woman known as Aunt Hetty died after sitting by a fire to smoke, her clothing catching fire and burning her. Neighbors and authorities found her body in a squalid two-room frame cottage near the northeast corner of Mississippi and Sixth streets. Coroner Wagner ordered Mann er and Buchanan to take charge of the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi and
Sixth-sts
Hottie Butler
Washinton
Atlas Engine Works
Houga
Milg
Aunt Hetty
Washington
No. 5 Engine Company
HannaSyes
Wagner
Cornes
James McMurray
Sis
Kantucky
Wagrar
Manner & Buchanan
MOUTHS 10 FHERD The Operators We pen
A mass miners meeting votes 567 for work and opposite to work after 450 at labor sites. Individual pleas surface as distress among families echoes through the hall while one striker urges forceful action against nonstriking workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Bpoinegis Vweork
Baanit
Ing
Opl
Thia
Collins
November term draws to close with local legal actions
Chief Justice Josepha Mitchell presided as November term ends. Allen Wooten jailed on theft charge for opera glasses at Park Theater. A South Bend bank, St Joseph County Loan and Savings, filed incorporation papers with $1,000,000 capital. Simon Vandes Morday sold the Blake block to Mrs Catherine Maus for 67,500. Lucetta Simpson suit against Andrew Jackson for lot possession tried by Judge Howland. J M Coulter of Wabash College to lecture at Y M C A on The physical basis of life. Willingness of Karl Merz burlesque at Y M C A Hall raised funds for Indianapolis orphan asylum. John K Capey and others pleaded to revenue law violations. each fined 10 and costs. Acting-judge Carter dissolved marriages of Francis and George Prince and John and Jennie Witts. Romeopathists organized at Y M C A. Dr J T Boyd elected president and others named. next meeting planned with Dr Huntala to read a paper.
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Supreme Court
Josepha A. S. Mitchell
Allen Wooten
Klingen Smith
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Indianapolis
John EK
Capey
S. Morician St
Teaac Springer
Butler
Orlando J. Bratton
U.S
Costa
Carter
Francis
George Prince
George
John
Jennie Whitsit
Jennie
J. T. Boyd
J. A. Compton
B. St
Insanity inquiry over Boone case shocks county
A county investigation into Franklin P. Boone of Boone county, his wife Mire, and a circle of spiritualists at his home revealed Boone’s alleged deranged state. Witnesses testified to maniacal acts, seances, furniture destruction, and attempts to overpower spiritualist participants, but medical experts absolved Boone of insanity and he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Dusticea Veibleman
Alford
Dre. Wagner
Purman
Franklin P. Boone
Boone County
Mire
M. Boone
Feibleman
Harry-cark Springseen
Osiple
Baleron
Kayden
Winiges
Boone
Meek St
Pittsburg league deal talks with Billy Sowders
Smith and Soweers probable Pittsburg league manager arrived Sunday to negotiate with pitcher Billy Sowders. Sowders wants release terms but Pittsburg values him. Detroit-Cleveland sale unlikely. Sponsel incident and Lowe Carey lawsuit highlight a city beset by sports, tragedy, and vehicular hazards.
Badly Scalded Andrew Rabb Near Steam Radiator
Andrew Rabb, once linked to the unknown tramp murder by Emsley Wright, suffered a brief scalding near a steam radiator at the Hotel English where he works. He was rushed to the city hospital by Kregelo after steam from a valve discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Rabb
Killail
Emsley Wright
English
City Hospital
Kregelo
Reunion of Indiana Legislature Survived 161 Years Ago
Gray haired veterans gather at the Grand hotel Tuesday to recall the Tadiana legislature of 161 in session from Jan 10 to June 2. Judge Bundy notes the era’s unity, the Fort Sumter firing, and Morton’s governorship as pivotal. the key act funded 1 00,090 for veterans’ needs. The gathering plans a permanent union party and peaceful reminiscence.
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Bafan
Grand Hotel
Tadiana
M. L. Bundy
Lareto
Senate
Morton
I Gussa
Norton
Fort Sumter
Gey. Morton
Indiana
Esme
Geo. Morton
W. O. Gresham
Chicago
Upson_ Hurd
Windlay
Ohio
Bondy
Graham
Harricon County
SeLANLE Wife's Story After Husband Strange Actions
A police raid on three houses run by Jamie St. Clair Annie Stone and Eva Eherhardt reveals a husband, G R Brown of Clifford Ave, claimed his wife lived in a brothel to fund his lifestyle. About two dozen people were found, with Brown's wife testifying he urged her into shame for profit. she faced no fine as the mayor remained silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Margarine
Cleo Margarine
Angela
Louise Baaudet
Harry Paulton
Sapolo
Jamie St. Clair
Annie Stone
Eva Eherhardt
G. R. Brown
Clifford-ave
Colonies of Negroes Great Project Mexico
Secretary of public works in Mexico signs a contract with colored delegates from San Antonio Texas to establish colonies of the negro race emigrants in Vera Cruz Oaxaca Guerrero Michoacan and San Luis. Within three years 1 000 colonists must be settled and if they meet industry standards 2 000 more may be admitted annually, aiming for 20 000 in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Secretary of the Public Works of
Mesars
Verguson
fMijlis
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Vera Cruz
Oaxaca
Guerrero
Michoacan
San Luis
Fraud Alleged in Frederic sen Land Company Case
Chicago November 21 A receiver appointment in the Frederi sen Land Company reveals a fraud claim of 900000. Crone the western agent filed for warrants against principal member N C Frederikse D G Frederiksen his son and W H Bidgone cashier on conspiracy to defraud charge leading to cashier arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Frederisen Land Company
T. G. Crone
N. C. Frederikse
D. G. Frederiksen
W. H. Bidgone
Casier
Montana Deadlock Persists As Governor Denies Recognition
In Montana on November 26 Gov. Toole declines to recognize the republican faction, asserting its members did not meet at the designated place. He also refuses to acknowledge the democratic house due to not achieving a nationwide majority. The senate met on Tuesday and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrr
Montana
Toole
Republcan
Democratic House
Senate
Tornadoes and Storms Sweep England With Damaging Reach
Loxsnow Nov. 25. Tornado storm swept across England Tuesday causing great damage. direct effects spread widely with property losses and disruptions reported in multiple regions. impact details remain scattered in early reports from local observers and authorities.
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Loxsnow
England
The Lung Renovator Adverts in The Sun
A quirky sales pitch claims a lung renovator is sold by all druggists with a call to ask for it. The ad notes that everything has a price and suggests the right buyer can be found through an advertisement in The Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Sun
Fatal Gas Leak Shatters Dayton Home
Dayton's November 26 gas explosion at WW Scott Hawthorne residence killed one child and seriously injured Hawthorne, his wife, father, and other child. Initial guess of multiple deaths faded as recovery continued. A lamp burning low above the cellar is blamed. additional leaks and smaller blasts rattled the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Scott Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Ynards
Rawthorne
Hawthorpe
Explosion at Duquesne works kills two, destroys plant
A terrible explosion at the Allagheny Bessemer works in Duquesne Tuesday night killed two men and wrecked the entire plant. The loss is estimated at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titsburg
Toers
Allagheny Bessemerates
Duquesne
Loas
Jeffersonville Man Charged In $20000 Shortage Case
A suit files against J W Ingraham treasurer of the city school board claiming he is $20000 short, though he denies misappropriation. Amos J Cummings, newly elected congressman, arrives in town en route to lecture for the Greeley monument fund, with events planned in Plymouth church and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
J. W. Ingraham
Sunset Cox
Congress
St. Louis
Greeley Monument Fund
Plymouth Church
Greeley Fund
Grand Hotel
H. T. Plank
The
International Union
T. M. Gruelle
Central Labor Union
Asman McCarty
Pressman’s Union
Wm. S. McClevey
Cummings
Mr. Greeley
Gond
Cincinnati
Aldermen quorum delays and water dispute at city meeting
The board of Aldermen struggled to form a quorum as three members were absent until 9 o'clock, delaying a water district extension resolution. Reynolds pressed the measure while one member argued for district water and fire protection, citing indignation meetings. The meeting proceeded after the redistricting vote, with weather notes for Indiana and a boxing result in San Francisco reporting Billy Smith’s $500 win over Lank Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Alddermen
Alderman Taylor
Reynolds
Nilmois
Bes-line-tracks
Clifford-ave
Connett
Woodruff Place
Truster
San Francisco
Billy Smith
Australia
Lank Grover
Chicago
Baseball tips and contract talks amid league turmoil
Cleveland tried to buy Toledo but offer rejected while Brotherhood supporters in Chicago push for Comiskey signing. Detroit may keep its team as Toledo eyes entry. Manager Smith failed to secure Billy Sowders for Pittsburg contract. money ahead unsettled. Lave Cross of the Athletics sent terms and $200, but joined Brotherhood. Sharsig vows to hold him. Jim White notes league clubs in Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia face wall. Brotherhood clubs loom unseen in the bargaining.
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Cleveland
Toledo
Brotherhood
Chicago
Comiskey
Sharsig
Jim White
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
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Sponsel
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Lowe Carey
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
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