Durant Defense Hintsim 15 Minute Alibi in Lamont Murder
In San Francisco on September 26, the Durant murder trial opened dramatic defenses suggesting Blanche Lamont’s blood is on Rev. Gibson, with letters and a chisel cited as key clues. Attorney Duprey pledged to prove alibi details, question witness credibility, and present a postmurder letter as exonerating Durant while targeting Gibson as the true culprit.
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San’ Francisco
Durant
Attorney Duprey
Emanuel Church
Yluster
John George Gibson
Blanche Lamont
Theodore Durant
Gibson
Durrant
Vogel
Leake
Crossett
Organist King
King
Blanche
Lamont
Duprey
Deprey
Rev. Gibson
Disappearance tale centered on Blanche Lamont
A report notes Blanche Lamont vanished after her husband kissed her goodbye in the afternoon. Evening return found him in bed, contradictory to a claim that her son wore light trousers that day. The fragment hints at family incident and contested clothing detail.
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Blanche Lamont
Cruel Treatment Alleged in Estate Suit of Effie Stokes
Testimony in circuit court recounts Effie Strickler Stokes, once a child in Joseph Deitch’s household, facing harsh duties and social restriction as she purportedly awaited a will provision. Neighbor Kate Rothwell testified seeing her serve, clean stables, wear old dresses, and endure public shaming at the table, while Deitch demanded she labor.
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Effie Strickler Stokes
Joseph Deitch
Kate Rothwell
California
Stokes
Ittie Strickler
Deitch
Dietch
Effie Strickler
Miss Strickler
Effie
Effie Shoul
Netghbors
Deitch’s
Jifie
Vendors Arrested Over Atonement Fowl Sacrifice Plan
New York on September 26 reports fifty live fowl vendors were arrested as, on atonement day, some Jews practice swinging a chicken over a family head, followed by killing and eating it as a sacrament. Butchers had stocked fowls despite health board bans, risking price boosts for sacrifice poultry.
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New York
Board of Health
Death by hanging shocks Plainfield. Alonzo White dead
Alonzo White, 48, of Plainfield, Ind., died by self inflicted hanging at his home early Thursday. He was found by his brother as he drew his last breaths. White was brother to Bash White, deputy county treasurer. The motive is unknown.
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Darvinge
Ind
Alonzo White
Plainfield
Bash White
Japanese Capture Formosa Rebels and Army Advance
In Formosa the Japanese seized Chang Hua and Tai Wan Fu from rebels after late August fighting while a 60 000 strong Japanese force advances toward Anping. In New York a collision between the English steamer Condor and US warship Alert near Guayaquil is confirmed with no deaths and substantial damage to the Alert. Fires in Harpur New Jersey are extinguished after heavy rain ends a week long forest blaze.
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St. Petersburg
Chang Hua
Tai Wan Fu
Formosa
Anping
U.S
New York
Condor
United States
Alert
Guayquil
Fieaven
Ft. Ece Harpur
N. J
Fire damages stable and urban incidents in CIPY brief
Fire in a stable at 403 W Second St spread to 405 and 407.Wisconsin news notes council finance committee drafting a new water tower appropriation. institute business. constitutional changes debated. officers elected. Legal actions include W C MacCurdy and D C Smith seeking a receiver for Phoenix National Telephone Co. Multiple birth, marriage license, and names listed in terse notices.
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Second-st
Wos
Council
Young Men’s Institute
W. C. MacCurdy
D. C. Smith
Phoenix National Telephone Company
Brutus
Geo
Louise Richards
Ben
Olivia Phillips
Chas
Gertrude Schimmel
J. A
Betty van Treese
Dearns
Whitlock
Croup
Elizabeth Wheeler
Wilmettie Smith
Ethel EF. Breedlove
Charlie Duval
Lien Miller
Harley J. Aichinger
Maggie E. Jordan
Samuel W. Skillen
Lizzie Kortlitzky
Simon H. Schiff
Eunice C. Denhan
Wm. H. Coffman
Sarah A. Hammond
Joseph M. McCullum
Artemus Cotton
Wilfred Gibbons
Sophia May Newton
Coffin testifies on cabinet firm debts to wrecked bank
Francis Coffin told the court that the Indianapolis cabinet company owed the bank about 220000 in July 1892 and roughly 180000 more a year later with 250000 mortgage bonds issued to bank president Haughey. He said Coffin had nothing to do with bank dealings and rose from office boy to bookkeeper while the plant expanded.
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Francis Coffin
Cabinet Company
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Fst
Indianapolis
Percival Coffin
Francis
Haughey
Ife
Coffin
Carrying Arms Suspected on British Schooners
Information reaching federal authorities alleges British sailing schooners have carried arms in defiance of the sealing treaty and hunters have violated the law. American sea captains report Arctic cruising since the Paris award on Behring Sea matters. Lord Dunraven reportedly seeks another race with Defender on clear waters.
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San Francisco
State Department
Arctic
Minstrels and Comedy At Local Theaters This Week
The City club fills the Empire with Crawford's minstrels opening Thursday night. Bonnie Scotland, a romantic play, headlines the Grand for Friday and Saturday. Conroy and Fox Irish comedians return to English's next week with O'Flaherty's vacation.
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Crawford
Minstrels
the Park
Bonnie Scotland
Conroy and Fox
Fall style hats offered at 80 cents and up
Sun readers learn Dalton hatter Bates house promotes fall hat styles at 80 cents per inch and up with Frank Butts and 1791 telephone listed. Best in the world for the money.
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Frank Butts
SUN
Dalton
Hatter
Bates House
Will Sue To Break The Herron Will In Indiana Court
A tidal of family conflict surfaces as distant relatives and James R Watson plan to contest John Herron’s will alleging undue influence and mental unsoundness. Executor A P Stanton denies misconduct and notes Herron’s wishes toward the arts association and his stenographer Miss Anna Terrell who benefited from the estate. He says the claim of undue influence is unlikely and frames Miss Terrell’s role as longstanding care rather than manipulation.
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John Herron
James R. Watson
Franklin County
James E. Watson
McBride
Caleb
Denny
Morrow & Melee
Indiana
John Harrison
James Harrison
Grant County
West
Maygie Johnson
Henry County
Herron
California
Indianapolis Arts Association
Anna Terrell
Maggie Johnson
Miss Terrell
A. P. Stanton
College Ave
Stanton
Taxson
Indianapolis
Art Association
Mr. Stanton
Irish nationalist convention compared to Cronin murder
The Pall Mall Gazette in its London edition argues that the Chicago Irish nationalist convention mirrors the old movement crushed by Dr Cronin's murder, suggesting the aim was not independence but distraction.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Chicago
Cronin
Ireland
Perished Lake Steamer Burns with Loss of Life
Chcago on September 27 reports the excursion steamer Macatawa burned to the water’s edge at 2 am Thursday. Two crew members and an unknown deck hand perished in the blaze.
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Chcaco
Nixon Leads Republicans as Oct 8 Polls Near
Republicans predict Nixon will win on October 8 amid large personal support and hopes his popularity lifts the ticket. Some GOP leaders caution against overconfidence from annexation gains, noting many annexation voters opposed it. State headquarters set for Oct 1 with a committee chair race shaping up between Gowdy and others, including Nebeker, Sayre, and Seeds.
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Lee Nixon
Nixon
Gowdy
JE. Ti. Nebeker
Covington
W. G. Sayre
Wabash
Seeds
Bob Mansfield
Latest things in rockers
Wm. Es Elder offers varied rockers and furniture items while C. F. Gordon provides pump repair services at 20 E. Washington St with phone 795. Grille and fret work are offered by B. L. Spiegel at 316K Vermont St with original designs at moderate prices.
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Es Elder
C. F. Gordon
E. Washington-st
B. L. Spiegel
Vermont-st
Letter From Peking Missionary On Cholera Toll
Rev W F Walker, a Methodist missionary in Peking, reports in a letter to his son in the United States that four days of cholera killed at least 20,000 residents. White residents fled to the countryside, many missionaries and doctors dying, bodies left in streets and buried in piles as earth is thrown over them. He notes Chinese disregard for sanitary advice and that officials under Minister Denby take vigorous measures.
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Peking
Walker
Indiana centennial commission forms for 1900 exposition
At the state house on Wednesday afternoon the Indiana centennial commission voted to pursue a broad 1900 celebration. Col Eli Lilly was elected president and eight member executive committee named to channel ideas from all counties. A Commercial club dinner followed with Irwin presiding as Lilly urged a grand Indiana mid continent exposition and broad state support. 2,000,000
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State House
Col
Eli Lilly
Indiana
Commercial Club
Irwin
Col. Lilly
Indianapolis
Charles II. Jewett
Philip Frye
Frank McIxeen
J. B. Martindale
Ge. C. McCulloch
Eli Marvin
J. J. Irwin
Hugh Doherty
Jewett
Indianapolis Seeks New Federal Building Funding
The Board of Trade committee on a larger Indianapolis federal building gathers data with Senator Turpie aiding. They plan to travel to Washington when Congress convenes in December to push for a $2,000,000 appropriation, following a stalled $1,250,000 bill.
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Congress
Board of Trade
Indianapolis
Turpie
Washington
U. S. Senate
McGill Favored for Governor on First Ballot
At the Democratic state convention in Trenton on September 26 delegates showed a strong lean toward Chancellor McGill for governor. His nomination was conceded on the first ballot, signaling decisive support from delegates.
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Trenton
Chancellor McGill
FELLOW TO MARRY CONSUELO VAN DERBILT
Ottawa reports the fellow to marry Consuelo Vanderbilt soon amid rumors the duke of Marlborough becomes a Grand Trunk director and Sir Charles Rivers Wilson plans a public announcement in a few days. A Minneapolis blaze damages top floors of a five story building from 1864, soaking the grain center. The Bamburg American steamship Columbia sails with a million dollars in gold.
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Ottawa
Ont
Duke of Marlborough
Grand Trunk Railway
Charles Rivers Wilson
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Corn and Flour Exchange
New York
Columbia
Crown Hill Transit and Stable Prices Noted in Listing
A damaged OCR fragment lists fare notes at Crown Hill including a 2.50 hack fare and a 3.00 cab ride to Crown Hill, with a reference to Booth's stables and a telephone line 10b1. The readable items suggest a local transport or stable advertisement rather than a cohesive article.
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Crown Hill
Booth
Diphtheria Safeguards From City Health Board Card
The Sun publishes the health board guidance on diphtheria containment. Isolating suspected cases, calling a physician, placing patients in ventilated upper rooms, and restricting access are advised. Disinfection uses chloride lime and corrosive sublimate, with strict handling for clothing, linens, and waste. Public notices require privacy for funerals and school prohibitions until approved by the health board.
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Board of Health
Tar Sun
Cae Sus
Hearty
Brand
Wynn
Health Board
Jennie Graves in Court for Drunkenness in Trilby Attire
In a police court appearance Jennie Graves faced a drunkenness charge and sought a jury trial. Dressed in a green and black outfit with a Trilby bonnet and a Trilby heart pendant, she previously shared headlines as a detective in men’s clothes. She planned to plead guilty on condition the judge remitted the fine except for the prosecutor’s fee.
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Jennie
Jennie Graves
Indianapolis
Virginia Ave
Alwys
Ripley
Hinshaw Case Final Arguments Begin in Danville
In Danville Indiana on September 26 Prosecutor Otis E Gulley opened the states argument in the Hinshaw case starting at eight o clock. He reviewed defense witnesses testimony to challenge its credibility and argue the accused innocence. Hogate will continue for the state following Gulley.
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Danville
Ind
Otis E. Gulley
Hinshaw
Enoch G. Hogate
Indianapolis Weather Forecast Then and Now
Forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending 8 p m Sept 27. Cooler and fair conditions noted. Special bathroom tiles advertised by Ino AM Lilly. Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented at $1.50. Pumps at factory prices. Phone Lil for services.
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Indianapolis
Ino
Lilly
Supreme Court to hear Indiana tax rail settlement terms
The Indiana tax commission and Union Railway Company of Indianapolis near a written compromise on taxes for 1891 92 and 93 reducing the assessed basis by about 4 million and saving about 100000 for the railroad. The plan awaits Supreme Court approval with debate over informal pre judgments and potential entanglement if towns contest the accord. Lawyers caution the court may avoid sharing responsibility and prefer a complete written settlement gone into formal court.
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State Tax Commission
Union Railway Company of
Indianapolis
Indiana
Railroad Company
Union Station
Union Railway Company
Supreme Court
Contractor and Convict Caught in Counterfeiting Plot
Jeffersonville Indiana Sept 26 Captain Henry R Patton foreman at Patton manufacturing works near the prison was arrested on charges of circulating counterfeit money printed from molds found in the prison flash room and in convict William Alsops cell. Patton a brother of Col A Y Patton of Columbus Ohio will be taken to Indianapolis for trial.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Henry R. Patton
Patton Manufacturing Works
Prison South
Wm. Alsop. Patton
Col
A. Y. Patton
Columbus
dAslop
Patton
Indianapolis
Revenge Is Sweet And They Try to Rip the Party Up the Back
In New York on September 26 the state democracy remains unrecognized by Tammany Hall and the Republican Party. Both decline to run a third local ticket, and some claim a third state ticket, though that seems unlikely.
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New York
Tammany
Republican Party
Train Robber Punctures Own Eyes Again Insane
The state prisons chief travels to Auburn noting Oliver Curtis Perry is insane but not removable to Matteawan without proper adjudication. A storm damages Barnum Bailey tents in Borumeton. Classified ad notices from Seato's hat store describe latest style hats.
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Seato 'S Hat
Pennsylvania-st. Is
Bat
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Indianapolis Bank
Percival
Haughhey
Britain
Me Lord
H. Maitland Kersey
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Walker Fells
McGill
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Trealt
Ptikk Con Stagion
Gay
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State Tax Commission and
Perry
Borumeton
Barnum Bailey’s
Indiana-ave
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