Two Negro Ruffians Attack Dairyman's Wife Near City
Mrs. EB Brown, wife of a Baltimore avenue dairyman, fought off two Negro ruffians who seized her early Wednesday at Thirtieth Street. A revolver was pressed to her face as they opened her wagon door and fled with her pocketbook containing just over $1. She remained calm, screamed, and struck, likely foiling a robbery. Police were alerted and detectives notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. M. Brown
Baltimore-ave
Thirtieth St
Grand Jury Recommends Safer Quarters for Insane Prisoners
The grand jury in its final report Tuesday urged moving insane prisoners from the third floor of the poor asylum to a safer section in case of fire and called attention to poor bedding in the jail. It discharged Henry Matthews William Fitzpatrick Thomas O'Brien Joseph V W Kefford George W Brown Charles Pattison Owen Darnell Alice Hawley Carl Harvey William Taylor and William Deakin. Indictments returned include Geo. MW White for murder Sept 10 and a list of others charged with assault grand larceny petit larceny and related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Matthews
William Fitzpatrick
Thomas O’brien
Joseph V W. Kefford
George W. Brown
Charles Pattison
Harry Moore
Cornelius Collins
George White
Austin Jenkins
Arthur Kelly
John Henn
Stoughton
JJ Bartlett
Edward Jones
Southern Jones
Charles Madison
William Galloway
James McLaughlin Sentenced After Nebraska Street Shooting
James McLaughlin received a two to 14 year reformatory sentence from Judge McCray after a party at Mr. and Mrs. James Harper's Nebraska Street home. Ejected for alleged insult to Mrs. Harper, he returned with a pistol and opened fire outside, grazing Harper above the ear and firing through a window near a sleeping baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
Reformatory
McCray
McLaughlin
James Harper
Nebraska St
Harper
Wilearms Murderer Tragedy Deepens Public Mystery
The Wilharm murder case drifts toward unsolved status as days pass with no arrest. Police report gaining little from interviews with the victim's relatives. Supt. Quigley entertains theories beyond burglary, though some officers revert to burglary as the motive, noting no clues remain to identify the culprit.
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Quigley
Board of Works Adopts Pavement Improvements Schedule
The Board of Works adopted resolutions to lay cement walks on Pennsylvania from Pearl to South, brick walks on Roates street from Lesta to State, cement walks on St Joseph street from Delaware to Fort Wayne, and cement walks on W North street from Alabama to New Jersey. Also notes testimonials for Hood's Sarsaparilla are written by honest people describing its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Pennsylvania
Pearl
Roates-st
Lesta
State
St. Joseph-st
Delaware
Fort Wayne
Alabama
New Jersey
Hood
Sarsaparilla
School of Dancing: Ras Fesnened Edits Enrollments
A fragmentary notice references a dancing school with edited enrollment terms and unspecified names. The readable text hints at students and instructors, but concrete details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eke Ras Fesnened
His ‘Sehool
Sad Death of Miss Rose Foster
Rose Foster daughter of Gen. R S Foster died at Deaconess hospital from injuries suffered September 4 when thrown from a bicycle by Frank Bird transfer wagon at Pennsylvania and New York streets. A social figure and charity worker she led Flower Mission and Eleanor Home activities, taught a Sunday class, and was a Vassar graduate. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Foster
R. ‘S. Foster
Deaconess’ Hospital
Frank Bird
Pennsylvania
New York-sts
Foster
Indianapolis
The
Flower Mission
Plymouth Church
Miss Foster
Vassar
New Jersey St
Keep to the Right Enforcement Leads to Fines
Police enforce the keep to the right ordinance in police court. Paul H. Krauss Jr Frank Abbott and Charles C. Atherton are fined one dollar and costs each for violations. William Mead and Alpheus Louth were arrested on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Krauss, Jr
Frank Abbott
Charles C. Atherton
William Mead
Alpheus Louth
Resignation Rumor at Monon Railroad Board Meeting
Directors gathering at the Board of Trade building in Indianapolis discussed no major actions. A report claimed Thomas would resign with W H MecDoel as successor, a claim denied by all, while re-elections kept existing officers. McDoel stated the line would soon be among the finest in the U S as track and rolling stock improve. Present were McDoel, Field, Krestinger, Lewis, Fairbanks and Hilton. they voted 96,660 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad
Monon
Board of Trade
Thomas
W. H. MecDoel
MeDoel
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Jiaute
John A. Hilton
New York
McDoel
United States
W. H. McDoel
BH. C. Field
George Krestinger
W. H. Lewis
Sickinger Case Brings Crowd to Court in Assault and Kidnap Trial
Hubert Sickinger, a gardener near Mount Jackson, faces criminal court for allegedly assaulting Bertha Shaffmauser and kidnapping her to St Louis. The alleged victim, a market worker, testified about the wagon assault and threats. Sickinger claims the girl was over 14 and asked to go to St Louis. the trial drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Sickinger
Bertha
Shaffmauser
St. Louis
Sickinger
Mount Jackson
McKinleys Hand Representative Overstreet To Visit Omaha
Representative Overstreet plans a courtesy stop in Indianapolis on the way to Omaha. President McKinley will depart Washington October 9 or 10 and reach Omaha October 12, with no speeches but opportunities for greeting the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Overstreet
McKinley
Indianapolis
Omaha
Washington
Suspect Held Over Silver Dollar Plot Case
George McGee was locked up by Detectives and Dugan on Wednesday morning charged with securing two imitation silver dollars. The case centers on alleged fraud involving the counterfeit coins and McGee’s role in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGee
Dugan
Stormy Lexington interview targets army camp abuses
In Lexington on Tuesday Inspector-general Breckinridge presided as Secretary Alger Quartermaster Ludington and Surgeon-general Sternberg faced sharp testimony from Generals Sanger and Wiley about mismanagement at Chickamauga. They cited delays in supplies water boilers and sanitation with deaths and illness attributed to negligence. Alger warned that officers will be held personally responsible for camp conditions and reporting failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Breckinridge
Alger
Quartermaster Ludington
Sternberg
Sanger
Wiley
Chickamauga
Huidekoper
Quartermastergen
Ince
Read v Recorder Shilling over Brookside property clash
The case in which Annie Read seeks a restraining order to stop Recorder Shilling from recording a suspected fraudulent deed on Brookside avenue appears unlikely to reach trial. Parties report ready with explanations clarifying the foggy deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Read
Recorder Shilling
Brookside Ave
ENGLISH FOR GOVERNOR IN DISCUSSION AMONG FRIENDS
A close associate reports Captain William J English plans to run for governor before the next Democratic convention. The potential race with Taggart is seen as highly engaging. English was ill and confined to bed on Wednesday and not available for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. English
Inglish
Taggart
Capt. English
Union Pressure Forces Plumber to Join Union
The J. S. Farrell plumbing firm faced labor pressure when nonunion Jacob Meyer, a longtime employee, was urged to join the union. He could not afford dues, and a committee told owner Warrell he must cover Meyer's expenses or lose work. Farrell complied due to a heavy workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Farrell Plumbing Company
Mr. Farrell
Jacob Meyer
Talbotane
Mr. Meyer
Meyer
Mr. Warrell
Burgan Temper Lands Man in Workhouse for 39 Days
John C. Burgart a 67 year old blacksmith received 39 days in the workhouse and 25 dollars with costs after being charged with assault with intent to kill Richard L. Carter a dairyman. The dispute over a wagon Burgan contracted to repair led to a blow with an iron bar fracturing the head though Carter is now recovering. Burgan admitted a terrible temper and has a history of fights at his shop on East Chiost. The conviction was appealed to avoid him returning to the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Burgart
Richard L. Carter
Darter
Burgan
E. Chiost
They'll Dance Thursday Cases Against Charles Manahan and Henry
Brief note from the court docket references Charles Manahan and Henry Zwick facing charges over conduct related to a fakemployment bureau. Proceedings appear scheduled for Thursday with details limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manahan
Henry’ TL. Zwick
Frightful Toledo Grain Elevator Explosion
An explosion at the Union grain elevator in Toledo on Tuesday night caused extensive loss and over half a million dollars in damage. The seven story building employed about 20 people. casualties include superintendent William J. Parks and Grace Parks, an 18 year old, with several others missing. The blast filed into the upper structure, fire followed, and the blaze was controlled after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Union
William J. Parks
Grace Parks
Harald Parks
Frank Wainwright
Frank van Hoosen
Charles Keefer
Samuel Alexander
John Balbrowski
Sam. Parks
Hamilton
Barn-storming Tour for Indianapolis Ball Club
The Indianapolis ball club plans a week long barn-storming tour with games in Topeka on Wednesday Lawrence on Thursday and other Kansas towns on Friday and Saturday. The Sunday game will be in Kansas City. If the series proves remunerative the team may not return soon and the earnings will belong to the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Topeka
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas City
Crowded Wire Notes From Across the Nation
Ex Senator Eaton dies in Hartford after paralysis. Refugees flee yellow fever areas to Chicago. Wadsworth milling plant destroyed at Wadsworth Ohio with 18000 loss. Henry Healy charged with church funds misappropriation in Hamilton Ontario. Ex Secretary Bayard near death in Dedham Massachusetts. Michigan Republicans renominate Pingree for governor. Grand jury indicts Dentist Kennedy of New York for murder. plea set for Thursday. Jackson Mississippi fights yellow fever. epidemic feared. Connecticut Democrats nominate Daniel Morgan for governor in Bridgeport. Champlain monument unveiled at Quebec with ceremony. international commission present. Convict Huntley wounds deputy Mosher at Marquette prison. Klondike reports Bowan of Bridgeport killed in Alaska. Shipsewana bank raid suspect Morrissey seized in Chicago. Spaniards drop demand for Cuba relief cargo duties. Comal to land supplies at Havana."}
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Eaton
Hartford
Conn
Chicago
Wadsworth
Henry Healy
Hamilton
Ont
Bayard
Dedham
Mass
Michigan
Big Head
Morrissey
Shipsewana
Ind
Havana
Dilatory Battery Boys Urged to Return Government Property
Twenty-seventh Indiana battery members told to have gear at the armory by 1 p.m. to close accounts. Furloughs may be cut and discharges arranged after surgical exams. Fever and typhoid affect Col Studebaker and several privates. muster officers report rations and travel pay rules for discharged soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-seventh
Indiana Battery
P. m
Curtis
Sergt
Boswell
Maury J
P.’s
Livianiw
Star Jodge
Wia Heiskell
Col. Smith
Capt. Curtis
Waterman
War Department
Rechezvous
Indianapolis
Indiana
Studebaker
Sovernor
Col. Studebaker
151Th
Col. Durbin
161St
Jacksonville
Wilson
Richmond
Safety Board appoints J B Connett to fire force seat
The Safety Board chose J B Connett a regular fireman to replace Harry Green who resigned. John McGinty of hose 19 was fined three days pay and reprimanded for insubordination after refusing a command from Lieut Schism. Percy Tall won $400 contract to clean and repair 14 fire cisterns with no other bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
J. B. Connett
Harry Green
John McGinty
Hose 19
Percy Tall
Supt
Quigley
Warrenton
al Smith
Edwin S. Knox
Smith
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends sept 22
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m on Sept 22 calls for fair weather with occasional showers Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperature readings show 58 at 7 a m and 78 at noon with 2 p m reading unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Prudence Pierson Seeks Divorce Amid Alleged Abuse
Prudence Pierson accuses husband William S. Pierson of shoving her over chairs and striking her with a broom in their divorce filing. Jennie Carter seeks divorce from Daniel Carter alleging he squandered money on drunken carousals instead of supporting her. Feed your horse Janes Duatless Oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Pierson
Prudence Pierson
Jennie Carter
Daniel
Mystery Clue Ties Miss Gill to Yellow Mill Pond Case
Bridgeport police report a solid lead in the Yellow Mill pond murder mystery. Harry Foster of Southington, Hartford, is held by Hartford police, identified with Emma Gill who disappeared from Southington. The missing woman's brother positively identified a preserved head at the morgue, noting a unique mole on the neck. Foster is urged to explain his connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Mill Pond
Harry Foster
Hartford Police
Emma Gill
Southington
Hartford
Foster
Ciues
Birmingham
Gill
Foster Arrest Ties Yeast Worker to Bridgeport Murder
Hartford police arrest Walter Foster of Fleischmann yeast in connection with the Bridgeport murder mystery. Detectives report disclosures but withhold details while noting a body found near Yellow Mill pond may be Emma Gill of Southington, missing for weeks. Foster was Miss Gill's sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Walter Foster
Fleischman Yeast Company
Bridgeport
Smith
Moster
Foster
Yellow Mill Pond
Emma _ Gill
Southington
Harry Gill
Stratford
Miss Gill
Grace Perkins
Lizzie Stewart Charged in Railroad Man’s Theft
Lizzie Stewart, a second colored woman, is arrested by Detectives Asch and Dugan for being implicated in the theft of Ed Combs, a railroad man. She will be tried Thursday. The claim notes Stewart accompanied him into a dark street where the theft occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Stewart
Ed Combs
Asch and Dugan
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Wilearms
Will
Grout
Eleanor Home
Judge Cox
Sichkinger
Quartermaster's Department
Quartermaster Lee
Tion
Richard Legge
Harriet
Annie Reed
Hamilton County
Ohio
Pleasantst
Harriet Legga
Legga
Dayton
Farrell
Monarch
Vic Backus
Leutenant
Safety Board
Pale Will Secon
Bridgeport, Conn
Southington Cutlery Company
James H. Pratt
Fleischman’s Yeast Company
Siearnokt
Tung
Bartferd
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