Luetgert Juries Split. New Trial Demanded By State
Chicago October 21 1900 Luetgert jurors failed to reach verdict after 66 hours out and were discharged by Judge Tuthill. four defense and state attorneys described the case as deadlocked with nine to three for conviction. Luetgert expressed readiness for bail and announced an auction in the corridor. The case stirred police defense tensions with accusations of intimidation and alleged bribery involving Juror Harley and a go‑between.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Tuthill
Deneen
Adolph Louis Luetsert
Fle
Mr. Vincent
Frose
Schimpke
Christina
Feldt
Vincent and Phalen
Shaw
Fowler
Franzen
Bibby
Mahoney
Heickhold
Barber
Hasmer and Boyd
Harley
Holabird
Behmiller
Harlev
Schaack
Inspector Schaack
Might
Main
Vincent
Snetgert
Mannner
Jailer Whitman
Ele
William Charles
Slander Trial Attracts Attention In Circuit Court
Mrs Mary Co Evans sues Franklin Newcom for 25000 alleging a letter accusing a store employee of fathering her child. Testimony from Evans and her husband, a witness named Lizzie, and claims of a nearby drug store’s rowdy atmosphere loom. Defense to portray the store as a road house with similar testimony expected.
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Mary Co. Evans
Franklin Newcom
Virginia
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm October 22 calls for fair weather. Thursday night and Friday should be clear. Temperatures descended to 60 degrees Thursday, rising to 61 by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Benown
Mayor finalizes health board with three regular physicians
The mayor named Dr Frank Morrison Dr C O Durham and Dr John B Lockridge to the Board of Public Health and Charities provoking political chatter. Morrison stays as president but the move blocks other school of medicine representation. The new board met in secret and planned further appointments while Mayor Taggart promised more changes by early next week.
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Board of Public Health and Charities
Frank Morrison
C. 0. Durham
John B. Lockridge
Morrison
Indiana Medical College
Durham
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Lochridge
Mrrison
Lieber
Taggart
Alorrison
Medical College
Indiine
Wishard
Mon
Garts
Miyor TP
Dr. Morrison
Board of Health
Court House
John M. Spencer
J. D. Clark
Clark
Spencer
Leonard Bell
Charles Ferguson
Gustav J. Bergener
W. W. Spencer
City Democratic Committee
Boy Sparks Fire at Feeney Store on Washington Street
A small boy ventured to the Feeney furniture and store company building at 76 and 78 W Washington St on Thursday at 2 15 pm and lit a match to read the bedstead number. The packing excelsior ignited fiercely but the employer put out the blaze before the fire department arrived. Loss was slight.
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Feeney Furniture and Store Company
W. Washingtonst
Houppert's Death Coroner Rules Choking Fatal
Coroner verdict finds Al pert Houppert died from choking due to throat ailment after sudden collapse at City hospital early Wednesday. Authorities deny he was arrested for drunkenness last Sunday night and moved from jail to the hospital.
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Houppert
Alpert Houppert
Bedroom Sets in all woods and Dustless Cats
An archival note lists a furniture seller Wm L Elder offering bedroom sets in wood varieties. The fragment mentions horse feed lanes, Dustless Cats, and a Mary M Shedd associated with singing, plus a vague reference to an Italian method and a “Voice tasted free” remark dated 74 when building.
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All Woods
Wm. L. Elder
Mary M. Shedd Seacher
Hale
Chattanooga Wins After Brisk Fight in Kansas City Event
In Kansas City a brisk contest ended with Chattanooga triumph. Mayor Taggart faced criticism for a "wide open" statement. A missionary meeting at Roberts Park M E Church opened with D R Dugan speaking on Paul the missionary, followed by W B Craig of Drake University urging stronger church support for education.
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Taggart
Butler
American Christian Missionary Society
Roberts Park M. E. Church
D. R. Dugan
Paul
Hle
Supreme Justice
Rev. Dugan
W. B. Craig
Drake University
Des Moines
Craig
Ife
Nominations Toasted as Indianapolis Delegates Convene
The committee on nominations named officers led by President F D Power and J Z Tyler as secretary. Resolutions praised the Almighty and Indianapolis people, condemned liquor, and debated paying for delegate entertainment. A proposed thanks to Citizens' Street Railway was rejected after a Kansas City protest over fare and privileges. The session ended with Mark Collis of Lexington delivering an address and Rev J D Power elected president for the next convention.
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F.D. Power
Washington, D. C
Knox P. Taylor
Bloomington
Ill
Christian Endeavor
J. Z. Tyler
C. C. Smith
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Ee I. Richardson
Kansas City
Davis
Mark Collis
Lexington
J. D. Power
Washington
Chattanooga
West
Centennial of the Constitution marked in Boston celebration
Boston observers marked the one hundredth anniversary of the frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides. The event drew about 2000 delegates, with ceremonies in the old South meeting house and addresses by Gov. Wolcott and Secretary Long. The parade and bunting adorned harbor ships, despite a drenching rain, while Hull’s famed battle with the Guerriere and other historic exploits were recalled with public enthusiasm.
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Boston
Constitution
Old South Meeting House
Gov. Wolcott
Burane
Annapolis
Long Island
Hull
New York
Efull
Cuerriere
Dacres
Newport
Portsmouth
Chattanooga Wins Convention Site Vote In City Showdown
Chattanooga prevailed in a contest over the next meeting place for the convention. Kansas City argued for the westward spot with promises to assist in entertaining. Chattanooga highlighted a new 4000 seat hall and local support. Booker T. Washington spoke and Butler College fundraising began with a $440 rise to $1,340, aiming for up to $100,000.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Kansas City
Richmond
Dallas
Tex
Springfield
Indianapolis
Taggart
Tomlinson Hall
J. A. Lord
Christian Standard
Liquor Dealers
Butler College
Butler
Jabez Hall
Worth Dentist Corner old Seventh and Miinorists
Dr W B Craig veterinary surgeon dogs treated Wood's stable phone 1097 or 193.
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W. B. Craig
Wood
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the Grand
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Robert Downing
Mr. Downing
America
Anton Seidl
Julie Rive-King
Pembroke Arcade
Opera House
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Robinson Baker Trio
Hi Tom Ward
Smilax Sisters
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Mr. Robinson
Will and Ethel McRobie
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