Anarchist Shoots Spain's Premier Canovas Del Castillo
Madrid reels as Senor Canovas del Castillo is fatally shot by an anarchist at Santa Agueda. The assassin fires three times, hitting head and chest. Canovas dies after the attack as his wife witnesses the tragedy. The killer claims vengeance linked to Montjuich. police detain him amid crowd anger. News desks note royal condolences and international reaction from Cuba and the United States.
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Canovas
Santa Agueda
Senor Canovas
Mirderert
Assassin jailed in Madrid after Canovas murder
The murderer of Prime Minister Canovas has been imprisoned at Vergara. His real name is said to be Michael Angioliolla, a former type-setter. The queen regent named Gen. Azcarraga provisional premier, with Sagasta likely to form a cabinet. Gen. Campos was summoned to Madrid and will arrive Tuesday.
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Madrid
Canovas
Vergara
Michael Angioliolla
Gen
Azcarraga
Senor Canovas
Senor Sagasta
Gen. Campos
Canovas Anarchy Torture Heat in Spanish Prisons
New York aug 9 scholars view Canovas assassination as retribution for Cuban cruelties and rising torture in Spanish prisons. An elaborate system of punitive discipline has grown under his rule, with devices from fifteenth century inquisitions used to extract confessions from political heretics lusting after power. Barcelona anarchists’ sufferings may be avenged.
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New York
Canovas
Barcelona
Bullets and Blade Fatal Duel in Bridgeport
George Moran a colored man faced murder charges after a Saturday night confrontation in Bridgeport. Moran reportedly acted after being slashed by James McConnell who followed him with a knife. Moran fired twice, the second shot striking McConnell in the heart. Moran, with wife and five children, had worked nearby and claimed to try to prevent trouble. McConnell had two years at Holbertson Hopp's nursery. The coroner investigates.
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George Moran
Jas. McConnell
Bridgeport
McConnell
Moran
Rochford
Hanlon
Barbee
Moxey
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Seymour Blank
Blank
James McConnell
Holbertson & Hopp
Death of Mrs Rosina Woessner at son's home in Indianapolis
Mrs Rosina Woessner died Sunday afternoon at her son Jacob Woessner’s 902 Virginia Ave home of old age. Born in Wittemberg Germany in 1828 she arrived in America in 1866 with Jacob. Widow of a German farmer she lived in Indianapolis since 1870 and had one son Ludwig who died in the Civil War. She was a member of the First Evangelical Church and funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon before interment.
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Rosina Woessner
Jacob Woessner
Virginia Ave
Wittembere
Germany
America
Jacob
Ohio
Ludwig
Woessner
Indianapolis
First
Evangelical Church
Crown
Hilt
Insurgent Attacks Continue Around Havana Cuba
Across Havana suburbs insurgents press attacks despite Spanish attempts to dislodge them. Don Juan Delgado’s forces resist in Arroyo Apolo while Col Paglieri’s troops suffer rout and many wounded are hurried into the capital. Baldomera Acosta reports Miguel Beato’s capture and execution. The Dauntless evades a pursuing cutter as Cuban munitions stack in Florida. Zerzueha, Maceo’s betrayer, is freed by order of authorities.
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Havana
la Chorrea
Vedado
Don Juan Delgado
Arroyo Apolo
Col
Paglieri
Javana
la Vivera
Jesus del Monte
Andres Hernandez
Mariano
Baldomera Acosta
Miguel Beato
Dauntless
Jacksonville
Fla
Cuba
Boutwell
Florida
Maceo
Philadelphia
Aus
Zerzueha
Cabana Fortress
State board to weigh Indiana Manufacturing tax clash
The State board of tax commissioners agreed to submit the matter concerning the Indiana Manufacturing Company to Attorney General Ketcham. The Marion county board of review is under a federal injunction preventing taxation due to patents. The state board’s action could trigger a new court confrontation between state and federal authorities. The attorney general plans to decide whether to sue and will review testimony from company members.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana Manufacturing Company
Allommeygen
Etcham
Ketcham
Marion County Board of Review
State Board
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity ends August 10
The 38 hour outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for generally fair weather with possible showers Monday night and Tuesday. Temperature readings show 86 degrees at noon Monday and 86 degrees at 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
William Martin Funeral Moved to Russiaville for Burial
The body of William Martin, Monon engineer killed in Saturday morning wreck, was shipped to Russiaville for burial, early Monday morning.
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William Martin
Monon
Russiaville
Local social notices and engagements in St Joseph area
Mrs. George H. Drury hosts Chapel club gathering midweek. Miss Fox entertained friends for Miss Canfield of Springfield. Kathryn Davis, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herrington, returns to Cincinnati. Mrs. Meyer to host informal reception for daughter Mrs. W. L. Taylor of Kansas City. Engagem ent announced for Bessie Marie Parry and Marshall T. Levy with October wedding. Carries and Ella Gray with Carr ie and Vic Reasoner depart for lakeside two weeks. Dr. Morris H. Rashig returns from New York Boston and New England resorts visiting Mrs. Sarah Richardson’s relatives.
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George H. Drury
EB. St.Joerst
Chapel Club
Mary Fox
Canfield
Springfield
Kathryn Davis
Frank Herrington
Cincinnati
T Mirs
A. C. Meyer
W. L. Taylor
Kansas City
E. R. Parry
Bessie Marie Parry
Marshall T. Levy
Carrie and
Ella Gray
N. East St
Carrie
Vic Reasoner
N. Noble St
the Lakes
St. Joe
Mich
Morris H. Rashig
New York
Boston
New England
Sarah Richardson
N. Meridjanst
Wild Strawberry Remedy for Summer Complaints
A note lists several shop names and an old Illinois street address, then promotes Wild Strawberry as a universal remedy for summer complaints in children. The item reads like an ad or catalog fragment with unclear context.
Paroled Baney to aid Hinshaw innocence case
Noah Baney of the state prison, who declared Rev. W F Hinshaw innocent of wife murder, was granted five days parole by Gov Mount to corroborate his confession. Baney will be brought to Indianapolis under guard to support Hinshaw’s attorneys Hunt and Parker as they seek further evidence.
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Noah Baney
Rev
W. F. Hinshaw
Mount
Indianapolis
Hinshaw
Union B. Hunt
Winchester
Mr. Parker
Danville
Baney
Guy van Tassel
John Whitney
State Prison
van Tassel
Flint
Gov. Mount
Winshaw
Desperate thief captured after gunfight at resort
Patrolmen Holtz and Wallace closed in on Oliver Wilson at a Terre Haute resort after a yearlong hunt for the man who robbed R I Pugh’s home of 200 dollars in silverware last June. Wilson reached for a loaded revolver but Wallace blocked him. He has prior five year terms for shooting.
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Holtz
Wallace
Oliver Wilson
R. I. Pugh
Terre Haute
Nan Hicott
Wilson
Chesapeake St
Uncertain Term for Clay County Treasurer Shakeup
The Clay county treasurer post faces ambiguity as Ww. H. Catshall seeks to know his standing beyond Sept. 2. A recent law changes term start dates, leaving Catshall unsure if he can serve over until Jan. 1. Fortrey Brown is the newly elected successor, while Catshall and the county commissioners are Republicans.
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H. Catshall
Clay County
Fortrey Brown
Cutshall
Board of County Commissioners
Prisoners from Jeffersonville to Michigan City include hatchet act
Twenty three prisoners sent from Jeffersonville to Michigan City via Indianapolis on Saturday were all third term men. William Harshberger cut off a little finger with a hatchet to avoid work. James Stoffa formerly stayed at the Central insane hospital.
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Jeffersonville
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Wm. Boyd
Chas. Conners
Car Reelup Causes Pole Impact Injuring Passenger
A Wayview car turning the corner at St Clair Street and Massachusetts Avenue Sunday afternoon lost a trailer from the track and struck a pole. Passengers in the car were jolted. W B Kirby of Ruskville suffered knee cap pain from his leg being jammed against a seat.
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St. Clair-st
Massachusetts Ave
W. Bh. Kirby
Ruskville
City Life: Falls and Incidents Recorded on Weekend
Allan Mendricks fell into a canal while strolling the tow-path Sunday, bruising his head. Orion Clark was kicked by a mule at Hoit cold storage stable Saturday and rests at St. Vincent's. Raymond Boehm, 42 Lord Street, plunged unconscious near Brighton Sunday. ambulances returned him home, where he is expected to recover. Miner relief funds tallied 1482 dollars with Baliweg, Indianapolis Chain, stamring, Geo Merritt and Co contributing various amounts.
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Allan Mendricks
Eveling
Orion Clark
Hoit Cold Storage Company
St. Vincent’s
Raymond Boehm
Lord St
Brighton
H. H. Wanna
Miners Relief Committee
Baliweg & Co
Indianapolis
Stamring Company
Geo. Merritt. &Co
Baptism at Broad Ripple Draws Big Crowd After Pentecost
After a Pentecost service at Broad Ripple twelve converts were baptized in the river with a crowd watching. Two boats ferried the ceremony across due to a jammed bank, a hoodlum disrupted the rite once, and Rev Nelson censured the audience. Meetings continue through the week as Bethany park hosts the State ministerial association convention.
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Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Nelson
Walelujah
Jakez
Pigeon Tagged 32600 Loosened at North Vernon
Saturday at 10 10 a m a carrier pigeon entered the Citizens street railway power station on a 230 horsepower generator and was captured by A B Anderson The bird bore a ring marked 32600 on its right foot and a note on its left Foot It was released at 10 35 p m in North Vernon Indiana by Grant McMahan baggage master of the B O W railway
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W. Washington St
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
A. 8. Anderson
North Vernon
Ind
Grant McMahan
B. O
8. W. Railway
Henry Herreth Dead at Clifford Avenue Home
Henry Fereth died Sunday afternoon from stomach trouble at his home on Clifford avenue. Born in Germany, he lived in Indianapolis since 1857 and worked as a carpenter. He leaves a wife and three of six children. He was a member of Roberts Park Church. funeral services will be held at the house on Wednesday.
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Henry Herreth
Henry Fereth
Clifford-ave
Germany
Indianpolis
Roberts Park Church
Man Put in Straight Jacket After Delirium Tremens Episode
Jerry Isgrigg of 318 N Liberty Street in Haughville rode with his wife Sunday evening when he suddenly lashed out in delirium tremens. A police officer apprehended him until an ambulance arrived and he was placed in a straight jacket at City Hospital.
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Jerry Isgrigg
N. Liberty St
Haughville
City Hospital
Grand to Present Popular Minstrel Company Next Week
The Grand announces a three night engagement starting Thursday with matinee Saturday by Richards & Pringle’s Georgia minstrels, a leading colored troupe famous for 24 years under one management. The program includes Rusco Holland’s operatic minstrels, new scenery and costumes, with Billy Kersands at the head and stars like Weil Moore Jr and James Whites. Prices are 25 and 50 cents. Empire to open late August with strong season plans and many acts booked. The house will be cleaned and overhauled in coming days.
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Indianapolis
Richard & Pringle
Georgia Minstrels
Richards & Pringle
Rusco & Holjland
Billy Kersands
Weil Moore, Jr
James ‘Whites
Wm. Slay
W. C. Terry
The
Empire
City Club
Flynn & Sheridan
Gun Hill
Sam DeVere
Irwin Bros
Rice & Barton Co
Rose Hill
Rentz-Santlevy Co
Judge Allen rules against halting N Capitol block paving
The Board of Public Works won the first round in the N Capitol street block paving dispute after Judge Allen refused to issue an injunction. Charles Wheatcraft and others sued, arguing remonstrators can withdraw within ten days. the board intends to proceed, with a trial on merits likely and possible appeal to the supreme court.
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Aven
Charles O. Wheatcraft
Swift
Gray
Ashby
Supreme Court
Mr. Gray
Byron IX
Elliott
Board of Works
Chrettorney Curtis
Mr. Swift
Balisti
Phillips
Caesar
Pompey
Jude Allen
Judge Allen
Board of Public Works
Col. Downing
Central traffic rates denied during state fair week
The Central traffic association refused to publish one cent a mile rates for Indianapolis merchants during the state fair. Officials fear setting a bad precedent while merchants link the move to railroads’ apparent hostility to Indianapolis. Also missing is Martin E. Pierson, 64, a courthouse janitor. family and friends report he wandered off possibly due to a July heat spell affecting his mind. He left last Thursday night and has not been seen since.
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Central Traffic Association
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Martin E. Pierson
Court House
Piérson
Roberts and Sapp to wrestle for heavyweight title
William Sapp faces Al Roberts at Broad Ripple theater on Thursday night. Roberts weighs 200 pounds and claims the state heavyweight championship while Sapp weighs 148 and accepts Roberts goading to throw him five times in an hour. Sapp has been defeated by Ward and Hale.
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William Sapp
al Roberts
Broad Ripple
Roberts
Sapp
Ward
Hale
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