Gun in Court Sparks Johnson Murder Hearing
A colored woman carried a breech loading shotgun into the Johnson murder trial courtroom and gave the weapon to Luther Harvey as he looked for witness George Bell. Bailiff Mendenhall recovered the gun, Harvey explained it came from a gunsmith, and the judge warned Harvey to avoid a repetition before allowing him to leave with the weapon.
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Criminal Court Room
Johnson
Luther Harvey
George Bell
Mendenhall
Harvey
Alford
Bell
Near Death Paralysis Resulting From Blow In Face
Duncan Dewar, a longtime Indiananpsiis resident, lies dying at Dr. Fletcher's sanitarium from a base brain injury after a trespass on his property. Charles N. Robinson was fined for assault and trespass for striking Dewar in May 1900. Longsdon was acquitted.
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Charles N. Robinson
Dewar
Duncan Dewar
Indiananpsiis
Dr. Fletcher
Ace
Central Ave
Fletcher
H. Pink
New York
Indianapolis
Robinson
Longsdon
Justice Smock
Alford
Municipal Board names inspectors and promotes fire captain
The Board of Safety made several appointments including O. K. Williamson as license inspector and J. F. Manning to walk a beat. Joseph List and Isadore Wulfson were named sanitary inspectors. Frank Aldridge was promoted to captain of the fire department, and Daniel Hill was added to the fire force. An unrelated item notes Miss Vanderbilt Lackerman’s mental decline and a violent incident near Roberts Park.
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J. F. Manning
Joseph List
Isadore Wulfson
H. H. Cramer
H. E. Kline
Frank Aldridge
Daniel Hill
Robbers Pose as Ranchers In Saloon Heist
In Decatur Alabama on Tuesday night a group posing as western ranchmen gained entry to Carl Neillson’s house boat saloon. They drugged three men with knockout drops, stole $300 from the safe and $10 from a cash register, plus a $1,000 diamond, a gold watch and $50, then escaped after locking the doors. Neillson and bystanders later recovered enough to raise an alarm.
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New Decatur
Ala
Carl Neillson
Neillson
Tony Grimes
River
Courts Decline Hypothetical Marital Challenge Over Will
Miss Fannie Rayne McComb seeks to know if marrying artist Louis Herzog would alter her $15 000 yearly share from her father James McComb estate valued at $6 000 000. Judge Scott rules the question is purely abstract and academic until marriage. executors must decide whether to pay an equal share to all children or uphold the trust.
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New York
Fannie Rayne McComb
McComb
Jas. McComb
Miss McComb
Supreme Court
Louis Herzog
Herzog
Scott
Thief Seizes Strong Box from Kingan & Co Safe
Police pursue theft from Kingan and Co battering department where a strong box containing 126 dollars was taken. The box had been used by Clarence Agel city collector and the loss occurred Monday morning.
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Battering Department
Kingan & Co
Clarence Agel
Fiery Self Destruction Attempt in Cincinnati Woman
Florence Van Cleave, 20, attempted suicide by mixing gunpowder in a porcelain pitcher and igniting it, blowing herself to the ceiling. She was severely burned, taken to a hospital, and her condition was uncertain. authorities cite a love affair as the motive.
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Miss van Cleave
Love
Cincinnati
Florence van Cleave
Studebaker Dies After Nine Days of Illness in South Bend
Clement Studebaker, famed wagon maker and founder of the South Bend plant, died at 41:50 a.m. after a protracted stomach and heart ailment. Born March 12, 1831 in Adams County, Pa., he grew up in Ashland, Ohio, moved to South Bend in 1850, built a blacksmith shop, and formed the vast Studebaker works. He served as a church trustee, supported DePauw University, donated $75,000 to Epworth Hospital, and held various public roles. He is survived by his widow and three children.
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South Bend
Ind
Clement Studebaker
Nan
Clem Studebaker
Europe
Mr. Studebaker
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Ashland
Studebaker
Methodist Church
DePauw University
St. Pauls
Epworth Hospital
United State
Harrison
Pan-American Congress
Washington
Congress
State Democratic Committee Meeting Sparks Chairman Fight
A Greenfield man led a contingent to Indianapolis as rumors swirled about a resignation plan for Chairman Martin. Committee members doubted Jackson could win the post, while others noted district contests and upcoming reorganizations in January.
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Jackson
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Martin
Democratic State Committee
Regign
Grand Hotel
Treasurer Koehne celebrates tax collection record
The Marion county treasurer reports 1895 level gains in delinquent tax recovery with $149,984 collected since Jan 1 and $1,198,314.40 paid on the second installment. Delinquent current taxes stand at about $109,000. Koehne treated his staff to Thanksgiving turkeys to mark the achievement.
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Marion County
Koehne
Girl Elopes From Home Leaving Clothes Behind
Frank Forrester of 224 Indiana Ave reports his stepdaughter Ellen Elois, 33, left home on Monday with all her clothes. He cannot imagine why she left.
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Frank Forrester
Indiana Ave
Ellen Elois
Wart says Durbin not seeking U.S. Senate job
State auditor Wart, a longtime friend and adviser to Gov. Durbin, states he has never heard the governor express political ambitions beyond serving as governor. Wart notes Durbin supports the merit system in state institutions and argues politics should be kept out of management.
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Wart
Gov. Durbin
United States
Hart
Michigan City
Italian impostor visits Lebanon defrauds locals
A woman claiming to be Italian native Maxine Melville came from Indianapolis to Lebanon seeking a lost brother. She feigned illness and collected cash from sympathetic men before a Tipton tip identified her as a grass widow with maiden name McKay. She then left for Indianapolis with funds.
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Lebanon
Ind
Italy
Indianapolis
Tipton
McKay
Maxine Melville
Detroit Penberthy explosion toll rises with 28 dead
Detroit Mich Nov 27 The city reels as hospitals fill and morgue crowds grow after the Penberthy explosion. By 6 30 am the death toll reached 28 with Victims including Hoffman Henning Malloy Miller Bertram Mulkee Coffey Marvin Jose Sxoseck Chrisp Schener Lydy Keobel Mann Waldman Greer Burch Schaible Ryan Dickinson Dolt and five unidentified bodies.
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Ignatius Brock
A. E. Hoffman
Louis Henning
Patrick Malloy
A. BK. Miller
Eugene Bertram
R. Mulkee
Joseph Coffey
Charles Marvin
Joseph Sxoseck
Stephen Chrisp
George Schener
Charles Lydy
Jacob Keobel
Veteran Firemen Ball Promises Reunion and Benefit
The Veteran hand-engine firemen's club hosts a benefit ball Monday night at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis. Proceeds aid needy members while famed veterans and their wives attend, led by Mayor Bookwalter in a crawd march. The event recalls early fire service from 1843 onward and the old companies that kept the town safe.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Thomas Chill
Nicholas Wood
Charles M. Rihl
John L. Avery
John Coburn
Benjamin F. Gresh
Charles E. Brigham
Byron K. Elliott
Samuel Wallace
James A. Ferguson
George W. Sloan
David W. Brouse
Gideon B. Thompson
John L. Bacon
Cicero Seibert
Isham Hughes
Bookwalter
Western Company
Good Intent Company
Ooden Shoes Company
Mac »Npan Qu Quarters
Ion 3
Beas
Ten Deaths From Lockjaw Reported In Camden
New fatalities push Camden death toll from the disease to ten. Ada Heath Georgiana Overby and Flora Johnson are named as the latest child victims after vaccination related deaths.
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Ada Heath
Georgiana Overby
Flora Johnson
Springfield rifles to be replaced by Krag Jorgensen guns
The Indiana national guard will keep Springfield rifles but will receive Krag Jorgensen rifles. The Krag Jorgensen is described as powerful and dangerous, with reports of bullets traveling three miles and capable of penetrating trees, risking civilian harm if used against rioters.
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Indiana National Guard
Lottery Suspect John Woodward Arrested on Meridian
John Woodward once charged with using the mails in a lottery case was arrested on Meridian street Tuesday night and charged with for terns. He was freed in police court Wednesday. Two lottery tickets were found in his pockets.
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Meridian-st
New Ohio Street building starts as workmen lay foundation
Workmen begin foundation for Flavius J. VanVorhis new ten thousand dollar business building at 120 and 122 East Oniost. The four story structure will include a large storeroom below and offices above for multiple uses. Joseph Bernauer, a Republican, appointed by the Board of Works Wednesday to succeed Democrat Cy Newhouse as water works inspector.
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Flavius J. VanVorhis
E. Oniost
Joseph Bernauer
Board of Works
Cy Newhouse
Witnesses Testify In Bonine Murder Trial
Two witnesses told jurors Ayres appeared sober hours before his death and deputy-coroner Glazebrook affirmed the autopsy findings do not convict Mrs. Bonine of killing Ayres.
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Nesses
Bonine
Ayres
Glazebrook
Ex Governor David W. Waite Dies Suddenly in Aspen
Former Colorado governor David W. Waite died suddenly in Aspen on Wednesday. He was 72 and had served as the states chief executive in the late 19th century, leaving a lasting imprint on regional politics. Waite had remained active in civic affairs and legal practice in Aspen.
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Aspen
Col
David WH. Waite
Coal Oil Barrel Injury At Panhandle Shops
A barrel of coal oil rolled onto Harry Love's foot at the Panhandle shops on Wednesday morning. He was rushed home to 1172 Bates Street by ambulance for treatment.
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Harry Love
Astor Denies Buying Bale Abbey Property
London November 27 William Waldorf Astor denies reports that he has purchased Bale Abbey estate. No further details given on the alleged deal or the purchaser’s involvement in the transaction.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Abbey
Justice Herrick Fines Capt Diamond One Thousand Dollars
In Albany on November 27 Justice Herrick fined Captain Diamond one thousand dollars and the fine was paid immediately.
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Albany, N. Y
Herrick
Capt. Diamond
Burglars steal clothes from Huddleston home
A burglary at 818 N West St Tuesday night left clothing missing from the residence of Mr Huddleston. Plymouth church and the Hebrew congregation plan a joint Thanksgiving service at the Hebrew temple Thursday at 3 pm. Charles McClanahan was found insane Wednesday morning. his wife filed the affidavit citing violent tendencies. Dec 3 WV Morris 247 Lindepst will face police court on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from Continental casualty.
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Huddleston
N. West St
Plymouth Church
Hebrew Congregation
Hebrew Temple
Charles McClanahan
Morris
Lindepst
Jury Awards Damages Over Buck Creek Pollution
Harve Koontz of Delaware county wins $1,600 in damages against the Muncie pulp company for polluting Buck creek. He sought $14,000. costs in the case total $2,100.
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Muncie, Ind
New Castle
Harve Koontz
Delaware County
Muncie
Buck Creek
Mackey investment firms ordered restrained from payouts
In federal court Judge Adams signed an order restraining every bank and trust company in New York and New Jersey from paying out or transferring any money belonging to the Mackey investment company and C E Mackey & Co. The alleged get rich quick concerns had closed recently.
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New York
Adams
New Jersey
Mackey Investment Company
C. E. Mackey &Co
Sun branch office advertises piano and photos
A Sun newspaper branch at Ferger's Occidental Drug Store at the southeast corner of Washington and Illinois streets offers space for liner advertisements day or night. The ad notes new pianos starting at 165 dollars and up and mentions Willschner's photography services and Bennett's formal photos. Also lists an "Home of Your Own" on easy terms.
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THE
SUN Rs
Ferger’s Occidental Drug Store
Washington and
Hlinoisets
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 a.m. November 28 calls for fair conditions. Tonight and Thursday will have slight temperature changes. Temperatures: 7 a.m. 34, noon 40, 2 p.m. 39. Generally fair weather expected across Indiana Minnesota and Michigan with partly cloudy skies in places.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Minois
Michigan
Eleudy
Onia
Mutual insurers taxed after judge ruling in Cincinnati
Judge Smith on November 27 rules that the reserve fund of mutual insurance companies is taxable. The decision means hundreds of thousands of dollars previously untaxed will now be subject to taxation.
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Judge Smith
Life term for killer James Johnson in Haughville trial
James Johnson was convicted of murder in Haughville and sentenced to life in prison. After 60 juror ballots the panel remained split between death and life, but the verdict fixed Johnson’s penalty at life. The court yard search for a missing ten dollar gold piece distracted onlookers for hours.
Surveyor dies in San Francisco from appene divitis
The report notes U.S. surveyor J. M. Gleavies of San Francisco died Wednesday due to appene divitis. Other items include John Coy 30 Richview killed by a train, his mother injured. two men in Carrollton found not guilty of murder. theft at Brocton depot with a shot. W J Vann of Laverne commits suicide. possible incorporation of Douglas Alabama as an exclusive black town. Col Pilcher captures 24 Boers. another body found after a building explosion in Detroit. G E Heimrod named consul-general to Apia Samoa.
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John Coy
Richview
W. J. Vann
Laverne, Ala
Douglas
Ala
Col. Pilcher
Detroit
G. E. Heimrod
Nebraska
Apia
Samoa
Gang Vet The Sun Exposes Page-Wide Search Tips
An instruction oriented note urges readers to search the newspaper pages for information by scanning the Sun edition. It highlights practical tips, urging careful reading and cross referencing columns and classifieds to locate names, events, and listings.
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Ondon
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Parks Martin
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Taggart
the Sun
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Sullivan County
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Greene County
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Loboy
Ellen Forrester
Mich
Maney
Penberthy
Camden
N. J
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National Guard
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Ohio-St
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Waite
Colorado
Astor
City Life
Pulp Company
Wiulschner
Bennett
Bee
Smth
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Happy Johnson
Joel Combs
Haughville
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Harry Huggins
Morton LaMar
Trimpe
U.S
J. M. Gleavies
San Francisco
Robert Nierce
Robert Simons
Carrollton
J. Ahen
Brocton
N. Y
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