Five white men lynched in Indiana mob justice shocker
A Mob of about 300 masked riders stormed Versailles jail early Wednesday and shot five burglary suspects before dragging them to a nearby tree and hanging them. Victims Levi, Shutes, Gordon, Jenkins, and Andrews included wounded robbers, all from Ripley County. Deputy jailer Tilf Ivenan overpowered as keys were demanded. Gov Mount ordered vigorous action. Investigation and reputations noted. no lynchers identified.
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Gov. Mount
Ripley County
Tilf Ivenan
Strurgz
Vie
Jurle Levi
Jdenny Shutes, Jr
Cjitterd Gordon
William Jenkins, Jr
Bert Andrews
Andrews
Gordon
Corrent
Teast
Shuler
Levi
Desking
Duis
Liyle Levi
Correct
Lynching Feared as Versailles Mob Executed Five Men
Report from Osgood Indiana details a lynch mob at Versailles that hanged five men tied to a local crime spree in Ripley Jennings and Dearborn counties. Victims included Burt Andrews Clifford Gordon Lyle Levi Bill Jenkins Henry Shuter with mob from Milan and Sunaya. Citizens wave off official action and plan inquest will claim unknown assailants.
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Osgood
Ind
Burt Andrews
Clifford Gordon
Versailles
Vorrect
Peter Hostetter
Lyle Levi
Bill Jenkins
Henry Shuter
Burgehnry
Gan
Varius
Ripley
Jennings
Dearborn
Milan
Sunaya
Henry Smith
Baney and Van Tassell Attend Hinshaw Investigation
Noah Baney Guy Van Tassell and their attorneys Cox and Haughey and Carrie James Logan arrived by 8 10 train to tell their stories to the grand jury in Danville as the Hinshaw Baney inquiry proceeds Cox predicts no indictments or convictions and Baney's mother is too ill to attend observers say the probe appears near its end Office desks of ali Dustress Oatm
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Danville
Indy
Noah Baney
Guy van Tassell
Cox and Haughey
Carrie James Logan
Hinshaw-Baney
Cox
Baney
Governor Mount Calls In Lynching Case Leaders
Gov. Mount dispatches Sheriff Busching demanding immediate particulars on a county lynching in which five men were allegedly killed. He orders use of full state power to arrest and punish all parties implicated and to run down mob leaders.
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Busching
James A. Mount
Forty Men Strike at Morse Foundry, Then Return to Work
About 49 workers employed by T. J. Morse on a new Indianapolis store company foundry, housed in former cabinet works buildings, struck at 8 am but returned to work by 1 pm after Morse learned the dispute. The walkout centered on a foreman’s nonunion worker who had promised union dues and membership. Morse had believed him a unionist and allowed the strike before resolving the issue.
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T. J. Morse
Indianapolis Store Company
Cabinet
Morse
Luetgert Trial Proceeds Amid New Suspicions and Testimony
In Chicago, the Luetgert case moves forward with the State’s Attorney recalling Widow Feldt for further testimony. A witness claims a late night sighting near the Luetgert residence suggests a conspiracy, while defense experts challenge the likelihood of Mrs Luetgert’s involvement. Christine Woldt and Mary Siemmering are among witnesses tied to motive and access at the factory.
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Christine Woldt
Luetgert
Alles
AE Corres
Deneen
Mary Sienmering
Ene
Liueteert
Cine Frank Odevolski
Gielk
Fis
Mit Siemmering
Facetory
Ogearalski
Wailess
Fer Bailey
Indiana State Fair History At Military Park Grounds
The article recalls the evolution of Indiana state fairs from the Military Park grounds in Indianapolis to Camp Morton and later sites. It describes shifts due to military use, the 1860 1862 disruptions, Fort Wayne and Terre Haute hosting, the 1891 sale and urban development of Morton place, and notes on attendance and transport. It also covers the Fortieth Indiana regiment reunion at the fair grounds with dinner, war stories, and a planned campfire close to the brig.
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Military Park
State House
Indianapolis
State Board of Agricenture
Fall Creek
Morton Plaice
United States
Rand
New Military Park
Camp Morton
Fort Wayne
Terre Mate
JM. F Hupoal
K. O G.artindale
Mr. Hubbard
Morton Police
Alexander Jleran
State Board of Agriculture
Sid Camp
Illinoisst
Fortieth Indiana Regiment
J W. Blake
Fair Grounds
Mon
Terre Haute
Cattle Pavilion
Mike Beston
Criminal Court
Duel Ends Before Death as Police Break Up Feuding Lovers
Desperate rivals John Strange and Jesse Baker planned a duel over a woman, meeting with revolvers but halted by Bellvue police. The pair, both described as bad characters, were arrested after surrendering their arms. The case highlights a volatile love triangle involving Jassie Whitfield, Baker’s fiancée, and Strange, who had pursued the relationship for months.
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Bievelo Nolicemen Whillace
Holtz
John Strange
Jesse Baker
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair conditions with cooler Wednesday night and occasional rain Thursday. Temperatures ranged from the mid 70s to around 90 through the period with readings at 7 am 79, at noon 92, and 2 pm around 90.
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Indianapolis
City Life Notes: Typhus Stricken Doctor Convalesces at Home
Dr. Julia Siegfried recovering from typhus at her W Chrost home as Tire chief Barrett deploys chemical engine and three men to the state fair grounds for the week. A Tuesday fire at 7 p.m. damaged a stable, sheds, and property at Buchanan and Bradshaw streets totaling 12 dollars. Marion mutual building and loan association formed in Marion with 13,200 dollars capital. North Manchester natural gas oil and mining company formed with 2,000 dollars capital. National steel casting company of Montpelier formed with 200,000 dollars. Johnson county resident Josephine Reinier overturned from a buggy into Indian Creek, awarded 3,000 dollars in damages. Appellate court ruled counties not liable for official negligence, reversing a prior judgment.
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Julia Siegfried
W. Chrost
Barrett
State Fair Grounds
Buchanan St
Louis Kelker
Mrs. Mahoney
Walter Matthews
Marion Mutual Building, and Loan Association
Marion
Thuesday
North Manchester Natural Gas, Oil and Mining Company
Nationel Steel Casting Company
Montpelier
Josephine Reinier
Johnson County
Indian Creek
Jones the Tailor. 95 Old S Illinois
An advertisement proclaims Dean's Ointment cures severe itching piles, urging readers to avoid tortures by using the never-failing remedy, promising relief with a simple application. The tone is promotional and urging purchase.
Divine healer Schrader Loses Luck in Indianapolis
News from Indianapolis reports the wandering “divine healer” Schrader failed to attract clients. He left his lodgings early on Wednesday. locals say business was poor all day Tuesday with few visitors. A prospective donor offered $20 for a treatment, while a woman sent a handkerchief from Denver and 25 cents, hoping for a cure. Schrader continues east toward New York, with plans unclear. He may head to Kokomo or Dayton en route.
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Denver
Schrader
New York
Kokomoa
Dayton
Metropolis
Third Ward Meeting Ends In Turmoil Over Speechless Candidate
A Thirteenth ward Republican gathering drew about 800 as James M. Twineham reportedly could not speak due to medical advice. Yor mayor candidate appeared with a bound neck, while speakers pressed issues from park plans to governance, sparking partisan rhetoric and humorous exchanges.
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Twineham
Barth-ave
Harding
Marion Clubilee Club
Mer. Harding
Jess A
Via- Guct
Ife
Ile
Hita
Caiose
Carolina
Bookwalter
Bend
Troddeus Rawling
Rawlins
Joe J
Ealing
Rhody" Shieh
Rhody
Taggart
BP. G. Darlington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bill Flynn
Thomas Taggart
State fair reserved seats debate in race day
Indiana State Board of Agriculture denies price gouging claims for reserved seats at Indianapolis day on September 17. Only 1,200 of 6,000 grand stand seats are reserved at $1, leaving 4,800 seats at the former 2 rent price. The board argues the reserved seats are fair for high demand and for supporters of the fair. A separate item notes petitions for Theodore P. Haughey’s pardon will be sent to the attorney general with a brief, as his six year term ends in August 1898 with good time off.
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State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
Star Pointer
Joe Patchen
Charles B. Harris
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Haughey
Theodore P. Haughey
Indianapolis National Bank
United States
Duel Threat Near Pittsburgh Coal Operators
In Pittsburg two coal operators Col W P Read and Capt J J Steytler clashed leading to a duel threat. Senator Penrose indirectly involved as Read sought refuge after a fist strike and both sides failed to reconcile despite involvement of friends from 5 to 7 PM.
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Senator Penrose
Pittsburg
Sept
Col
Capt
J. J. Steytler
Read
Ridgeway
Steytler
Flo
Penroise
Indiana Populists Reorganize After National Conference
The Indiana populist committees meet in room 35 to plan a party reorganization per the national conference call We are populists speaker Rankin of Terre Haute pushes for public proof of distinct populist aims while condemning Democratic papers over White story and urging unity and salary refunds to treasury. they denounce Pennsylvania miners’ shooting and pledge to reclaim offices for the populace.
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Indiana
Lintel
Rankin
Terre Haute
Democratic Party
Pmb
Cengse
Indianapolis
White
Treasury
Pennsylvania
Pep
Burglars Strike Homes on Pratt and Delaware Streets
Industrious burglars have targeted residences in the Pratt and Delaware streets area. Over two weeks, William H. Armstrong at 373 N. Delaware St. reported jewelry thefts, followed by Dr. A. P. Herron at N. Delaware St. and John Geiger at 116 E. Pratt St. A concerned resident sought help at police headquarters but was dismissed. The robbery victims’ names were not recorded.
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Pratt
Delaware-sts
William H. Armstrong
N. Delaware St
A. P. Herron
John Geiger
E. Pratt St
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