Empress Elizabeth Assassination Sparks European Outrage
The Empress of Austria was stabbed while traveling to Geneva. Arrests of anarchists spread through France Switzerland and Italy as governments rally to curb sympathizers. President McKinley shared condolences with Austria and received a sympathetic reply from Emperor Franz Joseph.
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Paris
Elizabeth
Europe
France
Switzerland
Italy
Schoenbrunn
Emperor of
Austria
United States
Assassination of the Empress of Austria Shocks Europe
Report from Geneva notes the Empress survived an attack then died as doctors confirm a heart wound three and a third inches deep. The assassin was seized by bystanders and turned over to police. European resolve turns toward anti anarchist action following the tragedy.
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Austria
Europe
Berne
Empress
Ignor
United States
Prancis Joseph
Geneva
Imprisoned killer claims self defense in village stabbing
In Lawrence a crowd mobbed Saturday night over a quarrel with George W. White who stabbed Howard T. Hansing with a penknife severing the jugular. Hansing died soon after. White, a Big Four section boss with five children, is jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing while police say he acted in self defense.
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Lawrence
George W. White
White
Howard T. Hansing
Hansing
Ratcliffe
Dawson
Lancaster
Mystery Explosion Hits Jacobs Saloon on Illinois Street
Detective Asch probes a Saturday explosion at A Jacobs saloon 516 and 518 S Illinois St a gasoline smelling keg found at the scene. Jacobs denies knowing who placed it as the investigation unfolds amid stray phrases and unclear notes.
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Asch
A. Jacobs
S. Illinois St
Jacobs
Lieut Hopkins Critically Ill With Typhoid Fever
Lieut Milton I Hawkins of the 3 Indiana is reported in critical condition after being brought home from the southern camps. Doctors say he suffers from typhoid fever with bowel trouble, a common affliction among soldiers. Hawkins has served ten years in the state militia and is regarded as an efficient officer on Col Smith's staff. He is nephew of Pat Martin, head of the state democratic committee.
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Milton I. Hawkins
Indiana
W. B. Stewart
Lieut
Hopkins
Col. Smith
Pat Martin
State Democratic Committee
Trials of School Marms
An army of bright faced children thronged the streets on their first day back to school after spring break. Half day sessions will be held in some grades due to crowded buildings, aiding progress before cold weather. Supt. Goss notes attendance may reach 25,000.
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Supt
Goss
Beer cellar operating despite mayor’s promise near fairgrounds
Report describes Kissel's resort opposite the fair grounds with a damp liquor cellar under the barroom selling beer freely on a Sunday. The bar was closed but visibility showed the cellar open and welcoming patrons as about six uniformed policemen stood on the fair grounds.
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Kissel
Sabbath Bumps and Bruises Reported City Incidents
William Nelson, 40, walked to a city dispensary from 2013 Cornell Ave with a dislocated shoulder. Arthur Williams, 9, near the Massachusetts Ave depot, fell under a moving train and damaged his right foot. Henry Bursam of 1248 S West St and Charles Thurman were struck by a sewer shovel at Shelby St. Thurman breasthead cut and Bursam shoulder blade fractured. An unknown man’s bicycle collided with John R. Demmy at 19 E Morris Sr. Demmy sprained wrist and the rider fled without inquiry.
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William Nelson
Cornellave
Tell
Hayman
Arthur Williams
Massachusetts Ave
City Hospital
Henry Bursam
S. West St
Charles Thurman
Shelby St
Thurman
Bursam
John R. Demmy
E. Morris Sr
Missing Louisa King Feared Drowned At Coney Island
New York reports Miss Louisa King, a wealthy young woman, disappeared at Coney Island after choosing not to enter the surf. Her clothes and the book she read were found at the Bath House, and a body matching her attire was later found at South Beach, possibly Miss Hing, amid references to a rumored love affair and a man named Chamberlain.
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New York
Louisa King
Coney Island
Miss King
Chamberlain
South Beach
Miss Hing
Red Men Gather in Indianapolis for Grand Council
About 400 delegates from eastern and western regions arrive for a grand council in Indianapolis. Robert Daniel, a prominent figure, welcomes incoming chiefs as routine business tops the agenda. States vary in representation with Pennsylvania leading, Indiana ranking third, the meeting continuing Tuesday morning in the Talbott block.
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Indianapolis
K. of P.’s
Robert Daniel
Griffin
Daniel
Denison
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Grand Council
Talbott
Black leads delegates as Roosevelt camp claims boost
Gov. Frank Black holds 426 of 971 convention delegates, with back counties yet to report, while Roosevelt boomers push a confident but non guaranteed path to victory. Senator Platt declined to be excited, urging focus on the idea rather than the numbers.
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New York
Frank Black
Roosevelt
Platt
Gov. Black Hias
Cabinet session debates Zurlinden and Dreyfus revision
NOT YET PARIS September 12 The cabinet council met Monday morning to 12 30 p m with a lively debate and plan to resume at 2 30 p m The report of Gen Zurlinden resignation circulates and ministers may decide on Zurlinden and the Dreyfus case revision in the evening session.
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Paris
Gen. Zurlinden
Dreyfus
Teen girl in Council Bluffs ends life over artificial limb loss
The 18 year old daughter of Mrs Emma Anderson killed herself Sunday after failing to secure funds for an artificial leg following a railroad accident that cost her right leg several years earlier.
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Council Bluffs
Emma Anderson
Irish delegates lead American plasterers union convention
About 30 delegates gather at English's hotel for the North American plasterers union biennial. All named delegates are Irish with Boston’s James O Connor as president and Ed Carroll as International Secretary. The session focuses on making the eight hour workday universal in the trade. O Connor notes the rule is already widespread.
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Plasterers’ Union of North America
Thomas Riley
James O'Connor
Patrick O'Connor
Daniel Shea
Jeremiah Sullivan
S. A. Clements
John J. Redmond
Mr. Madden
Old Erin's
Boston
Ed Carroll
James O’connor
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours ending Sept 13
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 13 calls for warm fair weather Monday night then increasing cloudiness with occasional rains Tuesday. Temperatures recorded: 54 at 7 a m Monday, 72 at noon, and 73 at 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
Cornering the Wife Market
George Smythe an Indianapolis carriage company employee faces a bigamy charge. He is alleged by a Erie Pennsylvania woman to be her husband and to have a second wife in Indianapolis. Mrs Smythe number one had pursued him for four years as the case unfolds before Judge Cox on Wednesday.
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George Smythe
Indianapolis Carriage Company
Cox
Erie
George
Indianapolis
Monster hog at state fair arouses strong memories
Sunday and Monday at the busy state fair grounds featured unloading and arranging hog exhibits. A Poland China weighing 850 pounds drew attention as S D Gher of Thorntown manages his line, with workmen building a pound for the prize display. The event includes a new class for beef herd exhibits under prize money offered.
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8. D. Gher
State Fair Grounds
S. D. Gher
Thorntown
Fort Wayne
Chickamauga Park
Claude Matthews
W. R. Risher
Brazil
Ind
F. A. Nave
Attica
Aston Barber
Avon
N. Yi
G. FE. Ward
Hawarden
W. S. van Natta & Son
Fowler
W. A. Mercury
Denison
W. T. Miller & Son
Charles City
Clem Graves
Bunker Will
Douglas & Son
Sulphur Hill
J. T. Davis & Son
Triumph
Thomas Clark
Beecher, Til
D. Bradford & Son
Cedarville
New and Handsome Store Debuts with Famed Furniture Line
Reliable furniture company at 22 H and 34 S Union st opens its debut in trade with a large display of home furnishings. Prof Beard’s orchestra provides music for the opening day and all day Monday as lady visitors receive decorative panel lithographs. I Frank and D Nachman manage the store, promising a complete stock and careful pricing.
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Reliable Furniture Company
S. Uniolsst
Prof. Beard
I. Frank and
D. Nachman
Belle Hauser Released After Mail Scheme Arrest
Belle Hauser, held in a women's reformatory, was released on a $500 bond posted by J. S. Jordan. Jordan also posted $300 bond for William Craig, the saloon keeper arrested with her, as they faced charges of a mail fraud scheme. Hauser wrote love letters to men to solicit funds. one victim, a man in Washington, complained when the promised marriage did not occur. The case hinged on preliminary testimony and the pair’s connections, with Jordan described as a Russell Avenue saloon keeper.
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Belle Hauser
J. S. Jordan
William Craig
Hauser
Craig
Washington
Bride
Jordan
Russell Ave
Our brave laddies new postwar waltz
A new song with words by Mrs. M. C. Armstrong and music by Isaac Doles. The piece is described as an after the war waltz for violin and piano duet, breathing patriotism and melody.
Preachers Speak On Faith And Duty In City Sermons
Rev. C. E. Bacon of Roberts Park Church preached to Indiana University students on a theme about religious life amid business. Dr. S. A. Hayt preached his first Mayflower Congregational sermon urging inner balance as the measure of character. Rev. J. A. Milburn of Second Presbyterian urged justice tempered by universal fairness. Rev. D. R. Lucas, G. A. R. chaplain, spoke of peace at Sixth Christian Church, linking true peace to love, confidence and purity.
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C. E. Bacon
Roberts Park Church
Indianapolis Business University
S. A. Hayt
Mayflower Congregational Church
J. A. Milburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Iickson
D. R. Lucas
Sixth Christian Church
Iron molder killed by train at Whitestown
John Reynolds 1827 Wilcox sr. was run over by a train at Whitestown Saturday night. He died on the operating table at City hospital Sunday morning from loss of blood after the locomotive severed his left leg at the knee. Reynolds lived with his sister.
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John Reynolds
Wilcox Sr
Whitestown
City Hospital
Reynolds
Spain’s War Costs Put At 375 Million Dollars
Washington reports the war’s total toll on Spain at about 375 million dollars with only 5.6 million spent by the government to expand the navy. Naval attaches abroad provide the figures, and El Mundo notes the discrepancy, arguing 63 battleships could have been bought with the appropriation.
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Washington
Spain
Navy Department
el Mundo
For a Good 10c Smoke Pro Bono Cigarat ic
A small public notice advertises a charitable smoke sale with proceeds aiding a local cause. The item lists a price of 10 cents per unit and notes voluntary, pro bono support for the effort. Local organizations are mentioned as beneficiaries.
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Cigarat
President presses for war department inquiry amid refusals
President McKinley confronts derailed war inquiry as Gen Gordon and ex secretaries Lamont Lincoln decline. Rumors place Endicott on the panel while officials warn of second choices and delays. Secretary Alger confirms favorable view of the commission and discusses hospital plans for 6000 men, including one in Havana.
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Washington
McKinley
Gen. Gordon
Georgia
Lamont
Lincoln
Gen. Schofield
Endicott
Massachusetts
Alger
Detroit
Mich
War Department
Gen
Georgreorgen Sternberg
Havana
Condenson On A Lark Leads To Police Court Fight
Jack Conden and his son drank Saturday night. They fought. Jack was charged with assault and battery in police court Monday. The elder man claimed he was assaulted and battered. the son is at large and the case was continued to September 16.
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Jack Conden
Jack
Larry McKeon Arrested Amid Looting Allegation
Detective Thornton took Larry McKeon into custody on Monday on a loitering charge used to detain him. Loveless claims McKeon robbed him of eighty dollars after driving him home while he was intoxicated. McKeon denies the accusation.
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Larry McKeon
Thornton
Loveless
Larry
McKeon
Man Charged After Razor Attack At Lewis Street Home
Lewis Howard appeared before the grand jury Monday for an attempted killing of his brother in law Luther Harvey. The dispute began when Harvey interfered as Howard slapped his sister. Howard used a razor, and Harvey fired several bullets at him but did not strike. Harvey was discharged.
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Lewis Howard
Grand Jury
Luther Harvey
Lewis-st. Harvey
Howard
Harvey
Town Tale and Local Notices Highlight Political, Social Events
Republican state central committee meets on Wednesday. Railroads moved 25 257 cars last week with 21 172 loaded. Marion club to escort Orator Beveridge to Tomlinson hall Friday night. German Protestant orphan asylum marked its thirty first birthday. Reception planned for Rev. G A Carstensen at St Pauls church Thursday evening. Karl Schneider, noted musician, has obtained naturalization papers. he served as lieutenant in the German army. Chicago and Wabash Valley railroad incorporated as 23 miles long to aid Jasper county land drainage with tenant farms. New style hats at Seaton's hat store. Weea your horse Janes Dustress Oata.
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Republican State Central Committee
Marion Club
Orator Beveridge
Tomlinson Hall
Chicago & Wabash Valley Railroad
Jasper
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John Sherman
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Seaton’s
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