Woman murdered at White River sandbar near Washington St bridge
The body of Mrs. John Wilhelm, about 45, found on a White River sandbar early Thursday. She was choked and battered, nude from waist down. Husband John Wilhelm, and suspects Felix Robbins and Bill Mallady, are under arrest on loitering charges pending murder investigation. Mallady shown muddy, burrs in hair. witnesses place him with Wilhelm and Wilhelm’s wife Wednesday evening.
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Bill” Mallady
Felix Robbins
Husband
Police
White River
Washington St. Bridge
Mallady
Wilhelm
Tenth St
Florence Hamilton
Washington St
Last Seen Alive by Mrs. Osborne in River Sandbank Area
Mrs. Barney Osborne reported seeing Mrs. Wilhelm with two men near the old bridge around 10:15 p.m. They argued for a drink then went toward the sandbank where Mrs. Wilhelm appeared to go with them willingly. A body was found by Flor ence Hamilton and William Wehrman near the sandbank, with heavy timbers across the legs and chest, suggesting a murder case under investigation.
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Barney Osborne
Washington St
Hedges
Moses Alderson
W. Washington Sr
Murder doubt sparks march of grim clues in Wilhelms case
Alderson notes dragged body marks and torn stockings suggesting a struggle during a robbery attempt to find money. Mrs Wilhelm reportedly carried cash, about five dollars, and her purse was discarded. Suspect Mallady denies charges while Wilhelm accuses him, and the boy Johnnie names Mallady as the killer.
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Alderson
Vote buying alleged in Delphi Indiana fraud claim
In Delphi Indiana Democrats accuse Republicans of vote buying with a scheme offering 20 per vote. The plan allegedly splits payments into 10 down and 10 after casting ballots, with receipts used to pressure voters. Hearst circulars warn club presidents of the alleged activity.
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Indiana
N. J. Howe
Delphi Bryan and
Stevenson Club
Hearst
Howe
Bryan
Kern
Sherman’s Body Laid To Rest In Mansfield Ohio
John Sherman was laid to rest with honors in Mansfield Ohio as President McKinley and other dignitaries attended. Senators Foraker and Hanna, Gov Nash, Civil War veterans, and Eighth Regiment guards escorted the remains, with schools and businesses closing and a large crowd present. Burial followed at Grace Episcopal Church and then the cemetery, with numerous floral tributes.
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Mansfield
John Sherman
McKinley
Foraker
Hanna
Sherman
Gov
Nash
Ohio
Sherman Brigade
Lincoln
Eighth Regiment
State Guard
Cleveland
Grace Episcopal Church
Nelson A. Miles
Colgate Hoyt
P. Tecumseh Sherman
Alford W. Hoyt
Wm. McComb
Charles M. Sherman
John Sherman Hoyt
F. B. Wiberg
A. BE. Putnam
Tom's in the Saddle and county party power plays
Daily conferences led by Tom Taggart with county nominees at county headquarters. Taggart orders candidates to report at a.m. daily, causing friction with County Chairman Sullivan and exposing rifts within Marion County Democrats over leadership and ticket control. Sullivan, praised for honesty, was appointed to heal the split.
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Tom Taggart
Sullivan
Marion County
Taggart
Notorious Indianapolis criminal Mallady accused in murder case
Police portray Mallady as a longtime felon with multiple prison terms from youth onward. He allegedly attacked a young Shipman girl with chloroform while drunk, an incident once dubbed an attempted criminal assault before the current murder investigation.
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Mallady
Indianapolis
Reformatory
Lafe Shipman
Shipman
Prominent Republican Claims 50 Indianapolis GOP May Back Bryan
A well known Republican warns that 50 Indianapolis Republicans plan to vote for Bryan over the Boer issue. He argues the democratic platform shows sympathy for the Boers and that foreign policy has turned against England, unsettling many silent Republicans. He refused to reveal his own vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bryan
United States
France
England
Wilhelm Faced for Repeated Theft and Mental Strain
The article details Wilhelm a volatile garden farmer with a Prussian war head wound and a history of petty thefts fighting while intoxicated. He and his wife managed a farm near Haughville with their son. Wilhelm often spends earnings on drink and returns to the workhouse for minor steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Haughville
Charles Haggard
Haggard
Cox
John
Had Fine Linen Under Her Cape in New York Shop
Mrs. Anna Longworth was arrested for shop lifting at a New York store after two linen pieces worth $1.25 slipped from under her cape as she was grabbed by Patrolman Haley. She claimed she intended to show them to a friend in a toilet room before paying. She cried upon entering the cell house and said she would not go in. The police suspect she is well connected. She blamed a sister for a prior loss to a capitol avenue palmist who swindled her out of money.
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Anna Longworth
Fietcherave
New York
Haley
N. Capitol Ave
Barrels and Bottles prepares to publish in Indianapolis
A new monthly republican liquor paper named Barrels and Bottles, edited by W. O. Bates of New York, is set to appear in Indianapolis. It may become the Royal Arch organ if that society reorganizes. its first page features a cartoon of a prohibitionist facing a bust of President McKinley with a canteen in the way. Delegates in Cincinnati consider Royal Arch reorganization but have no decision yet.
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Indianapolis
W. O. Bates
New York
Royal Arch
Chicago
McKinley
Cincinnati
Rogers
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours Ending Oct 26
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas calls for fair skies. The 7 am temperature is 56 degrees, rising to 71 by noon and 75 by 2 pm. Expect similar conditions Thursday night and Friday with comfortable daytime highs.
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Indianapolis
Col Ross Improves After Illness
Col Jas Ross, wholesale labor dealer, was reported better after several days of illness. He had been seriously ill but showed improvement Thursday afternoon, and his family noted continued recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central-are
Indiana Labor Commissioner Asked to Testify in Washington
L. P. McCormack the Indiana labor commissioner is requested to appear before the industrial commission in Washington during the November sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. McCormack
Indiana
Industrial Commission
Washington
Local Advertised Goods and Services Brief
An assortment of ad copy references spring and mattress sales, Mahomney at 49 Macs Ave offering box mattresses, Usona metal polish for bar fixtures, a new plan priced 816.00 at Wulschner's, EB Worth a dentist removed to 488 Stevenson Building, old telephone line, and a dubious “A Lifetime of Misery” poison cure by Hoyt.
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Mahomney
Macs.ave
EB. Worth
Stevenson Building
Old Tel
General Harrison on the Philippines Paris Speech 1899
The article reports Gen. Harrison’s July 4 1899 Paris speech to the American Chamber of Commerce urging order before deciding the Philippines destiny. It notes his letter to John Findlay linking his views to Maryland Republicans and confirms his avoided debate on campaign strategy there.
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American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
John V. L. Findlay
Baltimore
Spain
45 Men After Billy Moore Clash in Ward 14 Meeting
John Ray president of the Independent Democratic Club of ward 14 and William Becker treasurer state the club supports Woessner for sheriff and Sindlinger for treasurer but opposes the county ticket. At the Wednesday meeting 45 members vow to oppose the ticket while backing Bryan Kern Burke Woessner and Sindlinger. They accuse Secretary Moore of promising clerical work then denying it, calling him a foe to booze fighters and money grafters.
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John Ray
Independent Democratic Club
Ward 14
William Becker
Woessner
Sindlinger
Ray
Billy Moore
Bryan
Kern
Burke
Moore
Zoo Opens Saturday in Old Cyclorama Building
Franklin C. Bostock opens a new zoo in the old cyclorama building with 11 am Saturday formal start and continuous daily shows from 11 am to 11 pm. A second carload of animals arrives Saturday morning as Capt. Bonavita, the lion tamer bitten during carnival week, joins the exhibit. The zoo is planned as a permanent Indianapolis feature with daily feeding at 10 30 am and 4 30 pm.
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Frank C. Bostock
Bonavita
Bostock
Indianapolis
Leonard Boyer Trial Delayed In Blackmail Case
Leonard Boyer age 19 faced a planned criminal court trial for blackmailing Mrs. Agnes Brown. The note demanded $200 or arson, a scheme leading to Boyer’s capture when he pursued the money, while Mrs. Brown was reported absent in New York.
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Leonard Boyer
Agnes Brown
Brown
New York
Young Boyer
Boyer
Electri cal workers union thanks President John Blue
The executive committee of the Electrical workers union passes a resolution praising President John Blue of the Central Labor Union for his services during the strike. Feed your horse Janes Dustieas Onta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blue
The
Electrical Workers’ Union
Central Labor Union
Watches and diamonds advertised at Mullallys in Monument Place
A newspaper ad promotes watches priced from ten dollars and up with diamonds in a specialty. Also offered is a new plane at twenty five dollars and belts and hats for three dollars. Wulechner’s is noted for the Belts the best.
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J.P. Mullally
Monument Place
Bryan and Teddy Still Hammering Toward the Finish
In Wilmington Col Bryan gains calm support as crowds greet him with enthusiasm. A friend reports Bryan expects to defeat McKinley after seeing nationwide demonstrations. A Philadelphia committee of 150 escorts him onward from the Delaware visit.
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Bryan
McKinley
Willard M. Springer
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Campaign Springs Utica Rally Rampage
Utica hosts Roosevelt campaign events as Gov Roosevelt tours central New York. A farmer fired his shotgun in the air during an unexpected stop, drawing a hat tip from the governor. the blast minorly misfired, injuring no one. Roosevelt planned to visit Watertown Oswego Auburn and Syracuse the next day.
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Oswego
Auburn
Syracuse
Roosevelt
Rippleton
Root Speaks at Canton Campaign Rally Before 3000
In Canton Ohio on Wednesday a large demonstration exceeded 3000 people to hear Secretary of War Root address the campaign. The event, held near the president's home, gave his administration views added significance amid campaign plans.
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Canton
Root
Youngstown
Sherman
Bryan Arrives in Philadelphia in Enthusiastic Welcome
Bryan drew thousands in Philadelphia on Thursday with crowds blitzing streets and the Lafayette Hotel. He toured offices and greeted workers, while Senator Johnson Cornelius predicted a landslide in New Jersey for Bryan and noted Republicans lack Hobart support there.
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Philadelphia
Bryan
Lafayette
Johnson Cornieh
New Jersey
Hobart
Delaware River
Washington Park
Chicago's Big Parade Plans Hit Full Swing
Chicago October 25 plans for a mass industrial and sound money parade on Saturday aim to mobilize 100,900 participants. Stores will close nationwide as every line and trade shows support for the event.
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Chicago
Freshmen Class Plans Year at University
In Iowa City officials note the annual freshmen class event at the university shaping campus life. Early plans focus on orientation, housing, and student activities for the new arrivals.
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Jtowa City
University
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John Wilhelm
Felix Rob
Bil” Mallady
Sarah Clark
Moores Edison
Ana Asmeu
W. Washington-st
City Hospital
City Prison
Kentucky-ave
W. Washington St
Mar
Robbins
Quigley
Mrs. Osborne
Moosevelt
Tacunk
Ice Trust
Johnnie Wilhelm
Delphi
Yellow Hearst
W. H. Hearst
National Association of Democratic Clues
Orange, N. J
Farmer Hulsizer
Tom
NEW Liquor Paper
Izes
Ross
Usona
New Plance
Wulschner’s
Hoyt
Gen
Harrison
Philippines
Gen. Harrison
ZOO
Wulechner’e
Teddy
W. J
Wilmington
Del
Col. Bryan
Utica, N. Y
Utica
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