Indianapolis Man Ends Life With Carbolic Acid
Jacob Nesler, 53, a German-born Indianapolis shoemaker, died Thursday morning after mixing carbolic acid into coffee at his home 2422 BE Tenth St. Authorities cite temporary insanity linked to a past railroad injury and recent dissipation. Nesler left a note declaring his life his own and bidding farewell to his wife and family. He bought the poison at Holmes drug store around 7:30 am Wednesday. his struggles followed a serious accident five years earlier at a railroad crossing that caused lasting injuries.
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Jacob Nesler
Tenth St
Massachusetts Ave
Big Four
Monon
Nealer
Holmes Drug Store
Neater
Germany
Indianapolis
Altered Pied Man Fatally Struck? Assault Details Unclear
John W. Smith, colored, was found unconscious on a sidewalk at Lack and Rhode Island streets Wednesday night. He later said he was struck with a club by George Russell, also colored, who escaped from the workhouse and was recaptured two weeks ago. Smith recovered in City hospital. injuries not considered dangerous.
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Maxwell St
Lack and
Rhode Island Sts
City Hospital
George Russell
Russell
Smith
Births and Deaths and Marriages Recorded in City Record
A list of births noting parents and residences for newborn girls and boys, followed by deaths and causes such as tuberculosis, bronchitis, cerebral hemorrhage, and inanition. Includes marriages or unions listed with partner names and some residence details. Several entries include ages and street addresses.
US Sends Note on Britain Germany China Alliance
Washington reports Secretary Hay will deliver the United States note Thursday. The document accepts the Britain Germany accord in principle but avoids pledging joint action. It affirms U S support for free commerce and Chinese territorial integrity without endorsing a broader partition plan.
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Hay
United States
England
Germany
Great Britain
Count de Quadt
Rev Josephus Lee Slashed at in Evansville
An attempted assassination occurred Wednesday in Evansville Indiana as Rev Josephus Lee of Oakland City was attacked at his door by a masked man with a razor. His wife intervened with a poker and the assailant fled. Lee was the populist congressional nominee two years ago.
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Evansville
Ind
Josephus Lee
Oakland City
Lee
Congress
Prospective Bride Loses Groom Missing Before Wedding
Union City Indiana reports a last minute wedding turnout with 68 year old Miss Mary Deboit awaiting groom Asael Andrus 70, a widower, who vanished Tuesday. A church full of guests waited Wednesday night as the couple, once sweethearts, faced an unresolved disappearance and unknown motive.
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Union City
Ind
Mary Deboit
Asael Andrus
Presbyterian mission officers elected in Indiana branch
Richmond Indiana October 25. The foreign branch of the state presbyterian missionary convention elected officers Thursday morning. President Mrs A B Mitchell Indianapolis corresponding secretary Mrs Frank Hatch South Bend recording secretary Mrs E B Thomson Crawfordsville assistant recording secretary and secretary of literature Mrs E B Thomson Crawfordsville (text unclear)
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Richmond
Ind
State Presbyterian Missionary Convention
A. B. Mitchell
Indianapolis
Apolis
Frank Hatch
South Bend
E. B. Thomson
Crawfordsville
Measles Epidemic Pushes Muncie Schools Toward Closure
Physicians warn that the measles outbreak in Muncie may force school closings if not soon checked. Over 100 cases reported with one death. The Big Four railroad expands property at a cost of 10 000. Edgar Besse learns of his mother's death in Cleveland after a three day delay due to a telegram delay.
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Muncie
Ind
Big Four Railroad Company
Edgar Besse
Cleveland
Mass Killings Reported in Kwai-Shan District
Report from Hong Kong dated October 25 says 2 000 villagers were killed after clashes with rebels in the Kwai-Shan district. Rebels then looted the villages, leaving a scene of widespread devastation and casualties.
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Hong-Kong
Kwai-Shan
Tot Darnell Indicted for Second Degree Murder
Clinton Indiana reports Tot Darnell has been indicted for second degree murder after a long grand jury deadlock. He was released on $5,000 bail provided by his father and several rich farmers.
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Clinton
Ind
Darnell
Free mail delivery for Princeton starts January first
A string of local items notes Princeton will provide free postal delivery beginning January 1. Other notes include Mrs Warren Johnson of Marion dying from a rat bite and various town happenings across Indiana.
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Princeton
Warren Johnson
Marion
Russia ready to accept Anglo German treaty move from Manchuria
An official dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Russia willing to accept the Anglo German agreement and to withdraw troops from Manchuria.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Russia
Manchuria
A Pocketful of Puffs
Claude Bowers the Indianapolis man famed for democratic speeches reads obituary notices in country papers and letters of sympathy as he travels the state. A recent Hartford City hotel fire left a Claude Bowers severely burned. friends misidentified him amid his touring and obituaries recount his Indianapolis high school oratorical triumphs.
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Claude Bowers
Indianapoliis
Hartford City
Indianapolis
Bowers
Various local incidents and notable deaths across Indiana towns
Reports include Union traction company workers at service, Marion ministers planning to close gambling targets, a Sis ters of Providence jubilee at St Marys Woods, a Lincoln Airline train near fire incident, eye injury to G_e_s H Bret of Chicago, a four foot potato by Harve McLaughlin, typhoid linked death in Elkhart, Prescot train victims’ families receiving $1,000 each, benzine burn accident in Mishawaka, a child’s paralysis death near West Point, Mrs Adams alleging drunken Terre Haute officer, house fire scare for Hartford City boy, two divorce suits against W W D Harris, Blanche Carlyle’s onstage collapse after her father’s death, and Martin Foster’s remembered loss aided by President McKinley.
The Preacher Shaved and Woman Bathing Trial at Boston
Boston suit for divorce against Rev. Joseph K. Dixon reveals spicy testimony. Ammerman, now deceased, named co respondent. Minnie L. Fisher testifies Dixon lived in the household at Worcester and shared rooms. she recalls meals, doctor rubbing Ammerman’s stomach when sick from cucumbers and a bath scene with Dixon shaving nearby.
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Boston
Joseph K. Dixon
Philadelphia
Ecrantom
Belgian King Delayed by Police On Paris Road
King Leopold of Belgium was stopped by a sentry on the Boulevard Beaujolais in Paris for speeding beyond the limit. The driver whispered the monarch’s name to the officer, and the ride resumed.
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Paris
Leopold
Belgium
Beia Je
Whole Family Cascarets Candy Puréed Health Remedy
A compact ad style note promotes Cascarets Candy as a safe puré medicine for the family. Claims include cathartic effects and health benefits, urging readers to choose this remedy for everyday use.
Death of Jno C Hatfield Soldier at 3248 Noble St
Wednesday night Jno C Hatfield aged 6 old soldier died at his home from dropsy. Friday morning his G A R post will escort the body to the 7 20 S and W train. Undertaker Ragsdale will ship it to Worthington for funeral and burial.
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Jno
Real Estate Sale Negotiated by W. Be. Mick Co
W. BE. Mick & Co real estate dealers negotiated Thursday the sale of Harriet A. Malpas residence at the northwest corner of Meridian and Ni. The brief notice notes the transaction involve the property transfer and the brokers.
Boy Struck in Eye by Carnival Toy Faces Blindness
Russell Lichliter eight, son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Lichliter of 1108 N Beville Ave, lies near delirious and almost blind at home after a rubber ball from a carnival toy struck his left eye. The blow occurred as he and Ray Jordan, an older boy, passed into school No 33 two weeks ago. Doctors warn brain fever could be fatal if infection spreads, and only the right eye may be saved.
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Little Russell Lichlitter
Charles D. Lichliter
N. Bevilleave
Russel
Russell
J. P. Harbert
Belladonna Poisoning Leaves 19 Year Old Woman Hospitalized
Miss Carrie Winnenger a 19 year old domestic for a New Jersey physician is recovering in City hospital after taking belladonna poison. She says she did so but with no suicidal intent. Joseph Horner a New York traveler found her unconscious and aided her to the City dispensary. Police verify his account but her family says she has no motive. She had recently joined an opera troupe that later stranded.
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Carrie Winnenger
N. New Jersey St
Joseph Horner
New York
Denison
Pennsylvania
Market-sts
E. Market-st
Horner
Fred Ludlow
E. Market Sr
Indianapolis
Suit May Disrupt Catholic Knights of America
In Chicago on October 3, Mrs. Lizzie McDonald president of a Lakeview branch sues for damages claiming slander and reputational harm by fellow members. Her attorney says the case could reveal troubling conditions within the organization nationwide.
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Chicago
Lizzie McDonald
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America
City Markets Prices for Provisions and Groceries
Indianapolis listings show smoked meats bacon hams and sausage at varied unit prices, plus dried beans, nuts, canned goods, fresh produce like potatoes and onions, fruits such as apples and oranges, and dairy items. Also included are teas spices, flour and feed, oils, live poultry, coal, drugs, and wholesale price ranges for multiple categories.
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Bard
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