Murderer Wilder at Large After Fatal Wounding of Otto Minger
A shooting at Fred Kissel's North Capitol avenue resort left Otto Minger fatally wounded. James Wilder, the shooter, remained at large Monday afternoon with police confident of arrest. An earlier delay in relaying news hindered pursuit. Minger died on the operating table during surgery after internal hemorrhage. Coroner Brayton held autopsy. funeral set for Tuesday at 8:20 PM from Ny NW Senate Ave home. Dr. Gookheart to conduct services.
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James Wilder
Otto Minger
Fred Kissel
N. Capitolave
Wilder
Wissels Garden
Wallace and Holtz
Indianapolis
Broad Kippie
Broad Ripple
Chicago
Young Minger
Jie
H. O. Pantzens
Pantzer
Brayton
Nerman
Minger
Ny NW
Senate Ave
Gookheart
Brothers in Law and Peppery Potions at Public Safety Board
A neighborhood quarrel centered on Policeman William Milam and his brother Charles, who acted as chief accuser before the commissioners of public safety on Monday night. Milam admitted chickens in neighbors yards and his wife feeding corn soaked in lye to them. The board dismissed the case after a three hour hearing, though Milam was fined ten days’ pay for overstepping bounds amid additional allegations from Anna Chieti.
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Commissioners of Public Safety
William Milam
Charles
Milam
Charles Milain
Anna Chieti
Ryan Block
Mrr. Gray
Markey St. Cand Capitol Ave
Clarence Powers
William H. Miller
Laywra
Lottie Fitzgerald
John
Thomas L. Sullivan
Pwo
Criminal Court Room
Wedness
Tychinney
Dan Brown
W. N. Harding
Geo W. Stubbs
Irvington
G. T. ‘Roberts
Attica
Ind
Mapleive
Grand-ave
Oakave
Indiana State Fair Opens With Busy First Day
The Indiana state fair opened Tuesday with strong attendance and full grounds. Children and veterans enjoyed free entry, while attractions for youngsters included merry-go-rounds and candy vendors. The horticultural exhibit, blamed on low premiums, is a failure this year as entries seem not to justify showing.
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Board of Agriculture
Hunger Fears Hover Over Klondike Miners
Herald special correspondent reports miners many with valuable Klondike claims struggle to obtain food while preparing for winter. Bella passengers bring about $400,000 in gold to St Michaels. one nugget valued at $583 highlights rich finds amid scarcity. Thames route to Santa Fe line completed. Diaz praises McLean for Spanish reply at Santa Fe banquet.
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New York
Herald
Klondike
The
Hamilton
Flerald
Dawson
Bella
Yukon
St. Michaels
Thames
City of Mexico
Santa Fe
Thomas H. McLean
Street
Indianapolis
Diaz
Mexico
McLean
Hughes Named Interim Putnam County Treasurer
Tangled a Little, Geo. W. Hughes visited the state house on Tuesday to seek a four month treasurer’s commission for Putnam County. Chosen by the Board of County Commissioners to fill the gap, Hughes has already served four years, hitting the constitutional limit, and the bid was denied. Hughes declines to take office now aiming to run again in two years. Governors’ office suggested appointing Hughes’s son, currently deputy, for the four months.
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Geo. W. Hughes
State House
Putnant
Board of County Commissioners
Bughes
Hughes
Board of ‘Commissioners
Heir Claimant Totman Seeks Dutch Estate Share
S. T. Totman a policeman at the insane hospital learns he is among 500 heirs to John Christian Webber’s 1780 estate valued at 43 million dollars. The fortune, held in trust by the Dutch government for third generation heirs, prompts Totman to offer proof of his claim. He lives in Fairland Shelby County.
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S. T. Totman
Insane Hospital
John Christian Webber
Government of
Holland
A. H. Webber
Holand
Totman
Fairland
Shelby County
Blaze Hits Blackwell & Gates Grocery Store
A bakery wagon discovered flames at 4 35 Tuesday morning near Alabama and Nineteenth streets. Blackwell and Gates grocery suffered a $200 loss with the fire department quickly suppressing the blaze. Origin unknown.
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Ir. Blackwell & Gates
Alabama
Nineteenth-sts
Woman in Melrose Park Thought to be Mrs Luetgert
A wild woman described as Mrs Louise Luetgert was found wandering in woods near Melrose Park west of Chicago. She wore a light brown wrap per and begged to be allowed to dig for a secret. Farmers captured her and Melrose Park officials took her into custody amid speculation she is the missing wife of the sausage-maker. others doubt the link as juror Powter’s illness delays the trial.
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Chicarco
Chicago
Louise Luetgert
Melrose Park
Chiuse
Aselia
Powter Wiieh
Lateigeri
Dle
Grand Opra opens strong run with vaudeville acts
Wanlon's Superka opens at Grand Opori Aren day night drawing good attendance through week. Show features Pierrot, Chiudles auger, Neflie Daly, Witte Louise Vrui, Me Rossi brothers, ballet corps, and spectacular fairy vessel. Three act comedy The gay matt see girl underwhelms crowd. Clifford's Gaiety at Empire headlines with Barney Fagen and Trocadero quartet through Wednesday night.
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Wanlon
Grand Opori
Latuse
Troywine
Rdieb
Remein
Pierrot
Chiudles ’Auger
Neflie Daly
Eld Doneues
Witte Louise Vrui
Laure
Me Rossi Brother
Corps de Ballet
Sea of
Resex
Matt See
Monudas
Jola
Siay T. Waas
Ned Monroe
Jerry Hart
Bill Banks
Wille
H. M. Barlow
Stee
Charles H. Dean
Monroe and
Hart
Tolan Pomeroy
Clifford
Empire
Barney Fagen
South Carolina
Truth Newspaper Flop and Political Turmoil in Indianapolis
An early issue of Truth struggles to gain traction amid hostility from newsboys and rival papers. Campaign tensions rise as Colubus and Indianapolis figures, including Mr Smith and local politicians, engage in a heated contest over distribution, funding, and influence in the press and elections.
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Smith
Chicago
Windy City
Indianapolis
Truth
KUALING MAKES HIS CHARGES AGAINST TAGGART AND COLBERT
In a county remonstrance hearing about Wade Will’s saloon license renewal, Kualing accuses Mayor Taggart and Chief Colbert of knowing a conspiracy to protect a client’s business. Attorney Keeling questions Hill’s beer type and alleges a syndicate beer period and a special policeman at the saloon. Hill claims he would confront Colbert. an appointment at the Grand hotel failed.
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Taggart
Colbert
Wade Will
W. Chrost
Joe Kealing
Hill
Kurtz
Nealing
Fle
Tle
Policerdim
Keeling
Wade Hill
Tageart
Ade Colbert
Air Colb
Hil
Grand Hotel
Alexander Haren Connected With State Fair for 36 Years
Alexander Heron of Indianapolis has been linked to Indiana's State Board of Agriculture for 36 years, serving as secretary for 20 years since 1871 and earlier as a board member for six years and a delegate from Fayette County for ten. He notes one living peer from 1867, A D Hamrick of Putnam County, and argues fairs with games of chance fail while families avoid distracting shows.
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Alexander Hero
I M. Ulinvisest
Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
Ele
State Board
Peyette County
Ieven
Si7
A. D. Ham~rigk
Putnam County
Heron
Ruvraers
Killing of Miners Condemned by Central Labor Union
The Central Labor Union on Monday night adopted resolutions condemning the killing of miners in Pennsylvania by deputy marshals. They denounced the federal injunction, the use of hired assassins, and the actions of Brigadier General Gobin. They opposed the militia’s denial of miners’ rights to peaceable assembly and public discussion. They also denounced President McKinley for pardoning Francis A. Coffin, while considering but not adopting a harsher resolution on the matter. The rest of the page describes anecdotes about amateur photography, world’s fair exploits, and a Sun building photo contest with two prizes.
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Central Labor Union
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Union
Gobin
McKinley
Francis A. Coffin
Theodore P. Haughey
Coffin
John Waber
Tie
the Sun
Hinshaw Testifies Before Grand Jury In Murder Case
Danville Indiana September grand jury hearing minister William Hinshaw, convicted of his wife’s murder, to support Noah Baney claim of innocence. He alleges he and two others, Guy Van Tassel and John Whitney, planned the crime. Prosecution hints money offer to drop investigation. names unnamed.
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Danville, Ind
Splj
Wm. E. Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Gulley
Set
Phe
Faanes
Wen
Forecast for Indianapolis Twenty-four hours ahead
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 15. Warm fair conditions with a Tuesday night and Wednesday rise. Temperatures ranged from 75 at 7 am to 93 by 2 pm. Dentist Worth located at corner Seventh and Illinois streets.
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Indianapolis
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Wilder A Murderer
Otto Winger
Veeders
Chesters
Togerty
Lucky Totman
Mrs. Lurtgert
Airs
Tavetwert
Melrose Mark
Ludeert
Averiayerd
Neuse
Taylor
Deset
FL Smith
Stresee
Phommas
Mhetehers
Prengers Bank
Thisia
Laidianapolis
Alt. Smith
Trisenat
Columbhus
Columbus
Royse Sar Hoe
Toeom
Neir
Spencer
Mr. Taggart
Tran
AL Hare
Denny
Republican City Committee
Councilmankc
Ballweg
Mr Harding
Atharles Bookwalter
Stoner's Hall
Udell
City Life
Kualing
Alexander Haren
Yee Sun
Ofer
Einshaw
Baney
Grand Jury
Noah Baney
Guy van Tassel
John Whitney
SUN
Ohio St
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