Cowardly Murder at Mannerchor Hall Sparks City Outcry
An officer Samuel Barker special policeman, 58, is fatally struck after denying entry to Reed and accomplice at a late night dance at Mannerchor hall. Reed hides, then throws a two pound stone, crushing Barker’s skull. Barker dies at City Hospital. Detective force pursues Reed. eye witness recounts the assault and chase through Washington and New Jersey streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannerchor Hall
Samuel Barker
Wm. Reed
Barker
Reed
Arker
Merrymakers
Washington St
City Hospital
New Jersey
Hackman Geo. Burnham
Mannerenor Hall
Tuy Sun
Jake Ross
E. Washington St
New Jerseyst
Market St
Colbert
Bracken Declines Move of Revenue Office to Indianapolis
Wm H Bracken of Brookville newly appointed Indiana revenue collector says no appointments yet amid 3500 applicants for 41 clerkships. He denies moving the office from Lawrenceburg, favors remaining where it serves the public, and notes a letter from Congressman Holman conceding district control of appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Bracken
Brookville
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Indianapolis
Bracken
Holman
Silver Kings Hold Ground in Senate Silver Repeal Fight
In Washington on Oct 18 the senate adjourned after a long stand by silverites who pressed repeal opponents to the rack. Voorhees said no surrender and the Harris amendment is the basis for a possible compromise. Absences and delays marked the session as Stewart and Teller spoke and free coinage amendments were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Senate
Voorhees
Silverites
Harris
Carlisle
Silveritas
Martin
Stewart
Teller
Capitol
Washington
D. C
United States
West
Allen
Murderous Assault Arrests in Ambrose Hedges Case
Mary Gaddis and Cecil Bunnell were arrested in Doone county by Deputy Nieland and jailed on charges of assault with murderous intent against Ambrose Hedges. The trio allegedly attacked Hedges near Fall Creek over a cow sale, fatally injuring Gaddis with a neck yoke and Gaddis slashing Hedges with a blade. Bunnell reportedly fired a shot to help. Gaddis died days later. Hedges lingered in City Hospital.
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Ambrose Hedges
Mary Gaddis
Cecil Bunnell
Doone
Nieland
Dan
Hedges
Fall Creek
Indiana
Gaddis
Lecture and play reviews highlight Granp-Col. Ingersell and Darkest Russia
Granp Col Ingersell offers lecture on The Gods drawing sharp criticism from opponents. Darkest Russia at English’s receives praise for strong staging and energetic interpretation, with a gripping plot and credit to author Grattan Donnelly and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Ingersell
Russia
Grattan Donnelly
Tragic Third Floor Fall at Denison House Hotel
W A Collard traveling salesman for Dlaquesia Steam Pipe Co. of Pittsburgh fell from a third floor window at Denison House, about 30 oclock, striking roof and dying minutes later. He was from Cincinnati, 40 pounds weight, had Jamaica ginger for indisposition, cause unknown. Coroner notified. remains prepared for shipment to Mrs. Erwin and Mrs. Erwin of Cincinnati.
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Denison
W. A. Collard
Collard
Cincinnati
Dlaquesia Steam Pipe Covering Company
Pittsburg
Jamaica
D. P. Erwin
Dillo
Back
Undertaker Whitsett
Ninth St
Newcomb child placed in guardianship amid family split
Judge Brown ordered John W. Newcomb a minor placed with the Board of Children's Guardians as his father and mother separate. Separately, a U.S. circuit court jury is summoned for early November with grand jury sessions planned. various local incidents and accidents are listed across the city.
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John W. Newcomb
Board of Children’s Guardians
Brown
United States Circuit Court
Thomas Bryant
Amliss Sarah Cummings
Les
H. A. Wright
New York
Schrader Bros
Oscar Koestney
J. Miai Crossing
Chas, Youngerman
Washington St
Mr. Youngerman
Joshua Carter
Walnut St
Chris. Nelson
Carter
Lou Sanders
Hiram Mulbarger
Judge Brown
Jackson Place
Union Railway Company
Michigan St
Metcalf
State Health Board
Charlies Petticord
Pittsburg
Chicago
Petticord
Albert Seilard
Mississippi and
Washington-sts
Last of the Great Maces Sailed in a Gale in Yacht Race
New York reports Lord Decoraven’s Valkyrie competed in a gale with 24 to 30 mph winds. The Vigilant closed in as both yachts braved strong winds, reaching turning points and near the line with the Valkyrie finishing close behind.
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Ali Ja Denraven
New York
Lord Decoraven
Valkyrie
Vigilant Ee
Brotherhood and Manager Clash Over Car Service Agreement
General Afanger BicLean of the Citizen's street railway company refused to sign the proposed car service agreement presented by the workers' brotherhood. The document outlines promotion rules, competency checks, and disciplinary procedures. Manager McLean cites the need to appoint qualified men, while workers threaten possible trouble if their terms are rejected.
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Afanger BicLean
Citizen’s Street Railway Company
Brotherhasd
Cay Serevice
Aianager Bicglesn
Clanke
Mclean
Jane
Sam
Brotherhood
BleLesu
Wim. HH. Morris
Priday
Tait
Psopia
Melean
Sun
College-ave
Flo
Ihey
Gerton Issiihey
Dent Stringer
Murder Case Looms as Moore Bristow Prelim Begins
Revelations emerge from Ida Oliver case as Moore and Bristow face preliminary trial. Evidence includes grand jury testimony by Constable Sorters and others, with Moore and Bristow’s mothers testifying on bloodstained clothing and fight details. Police pursue witnesses including “Shadow” and saloon keeper Maly as state probes murder of John Young in a crowded block.
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Ida Oliver
Moore
Bristow
Pastizius
Young
Aliss Reed
Sorters
Malcolm
Ellis
Frank Moora
Ths Olver
Elisged
Ien
Constab
John Marsh
Shadow
Rank Moore
Maly
Oliver
Lambert
Wlal
Frank Moore
Tom Bristow
Justice Daniels
Sarah 2
Need
John Young
Mia
Merry War Between Undertakers and Transfer Co.
A price war erupts between city undertakers and transfer firms as hackmen cut carriage rates from 4.50 to 2.50 for Crownhill and from 4 to less than half to South yards. The dispute follows a meeting where firms vow to uphold uniform low prices, while Bird's company claims the move pressures others to cut rates.
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Crownhill
Frank Bird
John E. Morand
Bird
A&n
Heiner
Kregele & Whitsett
Gambling crackdown marks new mayoral start in town
Mayor Denny orders gambling houses closed by 11 pm and Sundays, demands strict peddler control, and takes steps to appoint successors. Col. Holloway acts as secretary. Col. Bill Fron praises the move while pledging to abide by shutdowns. Supt. Colbert carries out directives with alert police.
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Denny
Woollen
Comroner
Colbert
Tala
Gam
Ealad Epd Tl
Anaheiad
Col
Bill ‘Fron
Iie
Sts
Il’va
Cabon
Supt
Celbert
S. Mississippi St
Kentucky Ave
Washington-st
Chy
Ino
Colbert Aingor Denny
Fle
Alayante
Safety Board
Deadly Michigan Central wreck shocks Jackson crowd
Two excursion trains collided near Jackson Michigan on a Friday morning. Reports place the dead and injured totals from around a dozen to over a hundred, with a long, mangled debris scene and undertakers gathering. Names of the missing and wounded span Elmira Canton Bath Penn Yan and other towns. The incident halted city life as officials organized relief while a separate city council meeting followed with floral emblems and routine governance notes.
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Jackson
Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Dernarr
Glick
Chapet
Ian
Secon Lee
Reacuers
Lloyd Woodbury
Bath
N.Y
James Woodbury
N. Y
OG. W. Fay
Iliss Laure
Fay
Elmira
Blanche Beardslee
Canton
N.beardslee
J. B. Gardner
Horsehead
Os. Y
Allen Harris
Troy
Frank Farley
Columbia Croas
A.B. Arlington
Igien
Lee
Robert Walsh
Johanna “Healy
J. N. Ses
É. Wille
Efhrit Anderson
Harave
Timothy Vvns
Run
Anson Hexingron
3Raud Benedict
Burwehd versus Jone Roast Breaks on a Dark Day
A report describes a violent incident where Burwehd and Jone Roast were involved in a deadly confrontation. The article mentions roasting alive and a Br inth day, with limited legible details about the events and figures.
Inaugural Speech Fails to Smooth Courtroom Tensions
Police judge Stubba presided at a Friday morning court session in Indianapolis, announcing effort to enforce laws promptly. Two drunks were fined one dollar each, while Charles Tond pleaded guilty to tagging and begged mercy.
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Blakes
Stubba
Indianapolis
Anc
Lewis
Harry Snowden
Chas. Tond
Bary
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Bellefontaine
Isaac Ray
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Lyster
Silver Kings
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Liz
U. B. Bear
J. Mahoney
J. Joanson
Philadelphia Times
Johnson
Beveridge
Ilinois
el Paso
Tex
Alkyrie
Aye Holha Vamaly
Pry
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Contmpes, O
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iLis 7
Meath
J. H. Thompson
Montgomery Advertiser
Simmons
PERNT
Ligan Central
Patix Rysa
Koshring
Rom Ward
Koehring
W.H. Cooper
Mr. Young
Cooper
Hiewicianess
Seaton’s Hat Store
Jone Roast
Cadis Succivsson
Roux Crry
Union Planing
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