King Beats the Trust in Gas Stock Case at Walpole
In Walpole court Sheriff Isaac King faced a jury over a $210 stock subscription dispute with the Consumers' Gas Trust. The company admitted King subscribed but hoped gas would reach Hoytave ward 21. it never did. King refused to settle, noting he paid for gas not delivered. The jury returned for the defendant. The case is expected to appeal to the circuit court.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Walpole
Isaac King
Washington
King
Attoruey Kappas
Hoytave
Iong
Spear
Tam Willing
Sheriff King
Ange
Vincent Cheford
Trusler
State Fair Lineup Promises Races and Floral Prizes
The schedule features pony trotting and regular races with free admission for children. A grand floral display offers a 300 prize, Wednesday hosts amateur lady horseback riders with 50 for the winner, and a $39 prize for a grand cut flowers display. Thursday and Friday spotlight big races with 1090 added to speed premiums to attract top horses.
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Sty Heron
Haute
Indiana Federation of Trade and Labor Unions Session Opens
The fifth annual Indiana Federation of trade and labor unions begins in Workingmen's hall at 11533 East Washington Street with 10 o'clock morning sessions. Adjournment was set for 1:30 to allow the credentials committee to report. Delegates from District Assembly 196, K of L, face reduced seats over their support of Kelieher in opposing the six o'clock closing movement. The committee report was adopted as delegates gathered. attendance is fair and some members have yet to arrive. The convention is expected to close Wednesday evening unless urgent new issues arise.
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Indiana Federation of Trade and Labor Unions
Workingmen’s Hall
Washington St
K. of L
Kelieher
Hatter
Republican Committee
Mansur Hall
Anister
Dangver
Denny
Ba Shalute
Norton
Old Murder Case Reopens in Clayton County
Clayton county grand jury probes a case dating back years. Julia Johnson, a Black woman, was once tried for Mrs Faunce and her daughter’s deaths and later for assault. She served 15 years, recently released, and now confesses she helped a white man who killed both women while she watched. They stole $70 in memory from the Faunces, of which she received $70. The man remains under surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Clayton County Grand Jury
Thay
Meorey
Faunces
Fort Smith
Thimer
Joe Martin
Harrison
Jack Love
New Evidence in Woolfolk Murder Case Emerges
Mason Ga September 4 Newly discovered affidavits presented by Wools attorney suggest Woolfolk may be innocent of killing his entire family. The affidavits cite a confession by a negro named Richards and are supported by affidavits from witnesses who heard him confess near Brunswick.
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Mason
Tom Woolfolk
Woolfolk
Richards
Brunswick
State to Try Black Bart in Michigan Trial
The state will prosecute the outlaw known as Black Bart in Bessemer Michigan. Authorities say the U.S. government has relinquished its claim and a life sentence is likely if convicted.
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Bim
Bessemer
Mich
T.S
Black Bart
Wanted Rooms Ad Prompted as Ideal Cheap Rent
The Sun offers 10 words free for three days to help advertise vacant rooms. Many young men seek rooms now and readers are urged to place notices to secure cheap rents.
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THE
SUN
Maybrick case echoes case as North Carolina wife faces trial
In Raleigh area news an aged merchant J W Morris died after church attendance. His widow Misa C L Searles allegedly plotted for 10 000 and a will. Authorities allege she administered chloroform and strychnine, then passed off the poison as anesthesia. The widow is jailed awaiting proceedings.
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Baleigh
N. C
Mia
Maybrick
Rudeville
J. W. Morris
Misa C
Searles
Gov. Searles
Fay R
Morris
Cronin Juryes Limited to Ten Questioned
Judge Be Connell ruled the Cronin jurors could be asked ten questions. The inquiries cover whether Cronin was taken to Carlson cottage by a horse and buggy hired by Daniel Coughlin, Burke’s tenancy at Carlson cottage, Clan na Gael blame for Cronin’s death, whether Cronin’s death was the result of a conspiracy, and whether any defendants were part of that conspiracy.
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Chicago
Juage Be- Connell
Cronin
Carlsen Cottege
Daniel Coughlin
Martin Burke
Eaid Carlson
Strike clashes as shipowners unload under police action
In Loxsneux on Sept 4 the Peninsular and Ocean line crew began unloading with las cars but faced striker assaults. Police opened fire, killing one striker. A basis for settlement is seen, allowing owners to unload their own venasis. Livienroor reports the strike ended with a striker victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxsneux
Peninsular and Oriental
Livienroor
Landslide Devastates Mexican Town Inconmarcia
News from Mexico City notes a deadly landslide at Inconmarcia in Hidalgo state. Acres of land slid onto the town causing heavy, still uncalculated losses and many lives feared.
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Mexico
City of Mexico
Inconmarcia
Hidalzo
Free man Chealey Chambers after dismissal of assault case
Chealey Chambers is released after the prosecuting attorney dismisses the assault and battery case that lingered for two years. The Monon train robbery near Bloodington and Harrodsburg left messenger George K. Davisa shot and baggage-master Peter Webber wounded, with hundreds of dollars taken.
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Bloomiscron
Ind
Webber
Chambers
Chambera
Besen
Daviss
Burlesque Night at the Grand Promises Laughs and Nonsense
The Thenatera burlesques Beauty in Dreamland or Pearls in the Orient and The Devil's Frolic or Little Faust on a Lark headline Lilly Clay's act this Wednesday at the Grand. The Park draws crowds all week with A Soap Babble as a highlight. Hoyt's Brass Monkey opens the Grand season Thursday.
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Lilly Clay
Hoyt?s
Brass Monkey
Embezzler Named in Fidelity and Casualty Case
Curiaco Sept 4 Spl Max Jacob son of an Austrian count identified as an embezzler in a Fidelity and Casualty Co case. Amount involved reported as $25,000 with ties to long service at the local firm.
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Curiaco
Max Jacobson
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Big Four Rates Cut to Western Destinations
The Big Four sets a Sept 7 1928 rate to Denver and 12.75 to Leavenworth Kansas City St. Joseph or Atchison with all routes to western points reduced. A Sun report cites ticketing delays caused by agents using roundabout routes against shorter lines and a depot employee notes a misstatement about a Peoria bound trip via Sheldon.
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Denver
Leavenworth
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Atchison
The
Sun
Union Depot
Peoria
Sheldon
Indianapolis
Louisville
Blood in the South Two Lynching and Aftermath
In Bibb county Alabama tensions rise as whites arm for race clashes after a November battle with a posse and Black residents. Reports say John Lowrence was killed by Black burglars at Montevalto and two Black men were lynched the next night. Families flee as whites stockpile Winchesters amid fear.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bibb County
Wren
John Lowerence
Pegro
Montevalto
Atrocities in Greenwood Alleged by New York Visitor
Bamtil Eagle, a New York sugar house representative, described killings in Greenwood Mississippi where he claims four black people were killed. He alleges whites attacked and beat a colored girl, a boy witnessed, and women and children were among victims. He warned residents would sweep Mississippi if the atrocities were known nationwide.
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New Orleans
D. C
Eagle
New York
Greenwoof
Mississippi
Daily States
Greenwood
Occultation of Jupiter by the Moon Delights Observers
Reported sighting notes Jupiter passing behind the Moon on a clear Tuesday night, creating a dramatic occultation visible across the sky. Observers in Washington Street mention the event lasting about 49 minutes while astronomers debate planetary seas and atmospheric questions.
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Jupiter
Dawes’ Ocean
Phillip’s Sea
Jay Gould
Gould
Washington St
Murdered Real Estate Agent Found Dead in Park
A real estate agent, Clanean, was found murdered in the park in Wicarra Kas on Wednesday morning. He had lived there previously and was reported dead by authorities.
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Dma Park
Wicarra
Kas
Clanean
Hoe
Western paving JV Begins Pennsylvania Street Asphalt Project
The Western paving company, contractor for Pennsylvania Street from Washington to Ohio, started work Tuesday morning and will rush the job as weather permits. The firm claims the pavement will be far superior to the Washington Street surface and will demonstrate an improved formula to favor future street constructions.
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Western Paving Company
Pennsylvania St
Washington
Ohio
Washington St
Dan Lamont Named President of Tennessee Coal Company
Col. Jackson announces Dan Lamont will be elected president of the Tennessee coal iron and railroad company at a salary of 10000 dollars per year. The statement is dated from BinMingham Alabama on September 4.
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Dan
Binmingham
Ala
Splj
Col. Jackson
The
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Dan Lamont
Local Forecast for Indianapolis Sept 5 1889
The Indianapolis area will see cloudy skies with occasional light rain in the 21 hours ending 8 a.m. September 5 1889. Warmer conditions are noted for Indiana, with rain in the vicinity. A line about penny-saving and liner columns of The Son appears.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
City Notes: Divorces Courts Railways and Local Incidents
Lucretia Purdy seeks divorce from John D amid allegations of neglect cruelty and infidelity. A new Cincinnati and Radford railway company is filed to stretch from Reed Station to Bloomfield branch. The Light Infantry court martial is postponed. Local thefts arrests and a woman facing lewdness charges are reported along with other civic notes.
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State Horticultural Society
Lucretia Purdy
John D
Failura
Central W.C. T. U
N. Penn-st. James
Carnputer
Jacob FL Prousan
LL. BE. & W.awiteh
Ronon
Chicago
Boas Johpson
Davieconst
Theodora Thomas
Carl Brandenburgh
Alderson
Philanesr Juater
Ity
Roberteon
Lou Sherman
Ed. Sherman
Ford
Louisville
Bin
Frank Cock
Phillip Bal
Cook
Gurgedin
Ball
Cincinnati & Radford Railway Company
Ohio & Mississippi
Marion Township
Lawrence County
Reed Station
Bloomfield
Gs W. Washingtoner
Woo
Moo
Kate Rodgers
Haglish
Kate
Tvere
Canning House
I’. M. Archdeacon
Zot W. Washington Jr
Archdeacon
Hostettler and
Roesener
James Hogarty
Hogarty
Grand Jury
Annie E. Ritchie
John
Elizabeth W. Saunders
Mary Jd. Saunders
Elizabeth
Fernandez Simmonds
Joe Goldsoll
Cleveland
Doa Ie
Joe
Balleen
Loftin Hands Over Funds to New County Treasurer
Dr Loftin turned over 254941 dollars and 40 cents to the new county treasurer Osterman after a quick cash settlement. Of the total, 187689 dollars and 58 cents were school funds. The exchange occurred Wednesday morning as apples peaches and cigars were present.
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Osterman
Prohibition candidates and party delays in city politics
The piece details Joseph B. Wella joining the race for city clerk on a prohibition ticket. It notes Corrolls campaign pace, ward races, and municipal platform setup by Ritter, Brown, and Kingsbury. It reports internal Republican maneuvering for primaries and city convention dates, plus a Glasgow strike note in a later paragraph.
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Josephb. Wella
Cear
David HH. Corroll
Wella
Ca. EE. Ritter
Ryland YT. Brown
Kingsbury
Savings on Hats and Fares at Orizi Store
Promotion offers discounts on hats for boys and low fares with prices listed in cents and dollars. Stores touts hats from 69 cents and up, with English and French styling options and daily deals at $2.60 and $3.00. Located at W. Washington Street.
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Washington St
Conspiracy Charge Involving Mrs Hamilton and Swinton
New York report states Robert Ray Hamilton’s wife and Joshua Mann with Mrs Swinton are jailed on conspiracy charges. Detectives say Hamilton was lured by a baby scheme. Mrs Hamilton allegedly obtained babies from a midwife and married Hamilton at Patercon New Jersey. Mann admits receiving 85000 from Mrs Hamilton since their marriage.
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New York
Swinton
Joshua Mann
Elihu Root
Robert Ray Hamilton
Mary Donnelly
Atlantic City
Hamilton
Manup
Murder at a Ball Near Darlington After Dispute
In Darlington, near the line Tuesday, Lion Dagan son of a congressman, killed Marshal after a quarrel at third base ended a game. The incident followed a disputed play as a ball neared the edge of the field.
Duel Ends in Tragic Lethal Shootout in Idaho
A Clark’s Flat report says Jack Whitman and Tom Hortick fought with pistols Tuesday over a woman they both loved. Both men died in the duel, sending shock through the town.
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Rose Crry
Idaho
Ept
Clark’n Flat
Jack Whitman
Tom Hortick
Water supply inquiry and typhoid notes in Gainesville
Wateraid Typhoid Dr Gregg reports samples from Flosion Orr house wells and town pump examined by state board official Metcalf. He says many cases labeled typhoid are not serious but real cases exist along the river. Possible shooting between parties at the Gainesville court term over a obscene acrostic poem dispute.
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Grege
Conrerevile
Metcalf
State Board of Health
Flosion
Orr House
Pamp
Gregg
Gainesville
Butta of the
Eagle
Col. Win, Findley
Butts
Butte
Ficdlay
Metropolitan officers elected and insurance society organized
J. B. Curtis named captain and John Bodenmiller senior first lieutenant lead a group of Hirected Officers The Light Artillery chosen for three year terms with Dr D A Thompson as president The Metropolitan police mutual insurance society elected Supt Travis as president and set 60 members to begin sick and death benefits Separately notable items report a female horse thief_named Allie Roberts resisting arrest in Winfield and pork market gains with higher futures and lower yard prices in Chicago
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the Light Artillery
J. B. Curtis
John Bodenmiller
Carroll L. DeWitt
H. C. Jackson
Dir. Kimberline
Will Mayhew
D. A. Thompson
Metropolitan Polices Mutual Insurance Society
Supt
Travis
Thomas Stout
Worthy Cleary
David KK. Snyder
Harris
Viullen
Bruce
Ballard
Cliford
Hoefren
Democratic City Committee Names Campaign Executive Team
Chairman C W Bridges selects George E K Tepner Albert Gall Janes H Rica James McHugh Dietrich Museman George W Koontz Michael OConnor William F Pie jr Thomas Maddan Albert Lisherane Y Penot as campaign executives. Smith Williams withdraws from sheriff race leaving Heinrich Langenberg and George H Carter as remaining Democratic candidates.
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C. W. Bridges
Democratic City Committee
George EK. Tepner
Albert Gall
Janes H. Rica
James McHugh
Dietrich Museman
George W. Koontz
Michael O'Connor
William F. Pie, Jr
Thomas Maddan
Albert Lisherane
Y. Penot
Smith Williams
Sheriff
Heinrich Langenberg
George H. Carter
Hoosiers Beat Dixwell Beaneaters In Ninth Inning
In a lively third game between Indianapolis Hoosiers and Dixwell’s Beaneaters, Madden and Barnett starred for Boston while Rusie and Daily held Indianapolis to low scoring until a late rally. Boston led early with unearned runs, but Indianapolis exploded for six in the ninth on a sequence including Madden, Brouthers, and Daily, securing a 7 to 6 victory.
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Hoosiers
Dixwell
Madden
Barnett
Rusie
Meinade
Curry
Amos Rusie
Brouthers
Quinn
E. Twebas
Bostons
Hoos Seery
Andrews
Glasscock
Denny
Kid Rusia
Bernatt
Sid Madden
Hin
Richardson
Seery
Kelly
Smith
Brouthars
Hines
I J ‘Fulap
McGeachy
Richardson Rand
Nixey
Nash
Breuthers
Johnston
Bennett
Boston
Rons
Visa Rusie
Brouthera
Daily
Bas-sett
Rusia
Bennatt
Rose
Jebreten
Firet
Messrs
J. Denry
C. Daily
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hoceler
Seary Ewioed
Glaasceeck
Indiana Methodists seek Rawlins election as editor
Governor Cumback and Judge Lamb lead Indiana Methodists in Indianapolis to back Dr. Rawlins for editor of the Advocate. The committee is in session with relief among Indians, threatening a boycott of the Methodist book concern if Rawlins is not chosen.
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Cumback
Judge Lamb
Indianapolis
Rawlins
German Smuggling Suspect Arrested Aboard Lord Clive
David Squire, a Frankfort resident, was arrested on the steamer Lord Clive from Liverpool for attempted smuggling. He carried 30,000 pounds worth of diamonds and jewelry on his person and is believed to be an agent for local jewelry houses.
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Ladelipuin
David Squire
Frankfort
Germany
Lord Clive
Liverpool
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the State Federation
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Edmierts
Cyroniin
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Laat
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Rut
City Live
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Cold Water's
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Wells
Cat
Cal
Darne
Water Company
Weetland
Darnell
Sweetland
Pritchard
John C. Pierson
Crowrh
Sim Coy
Sita
James K. Webster
Glasgow
Glascow
London
Robert . G Hamilton
Illes
Erie
Winfield
W. Va
Mohtie Porter
Allie Roberts
Fred W. Shhaefer
Wardu
Kaapar
Sus
Itaste
Indianapaolis
the News
John H. Bolliday
W. J. Richards
John Bury
Burk
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