Jealous lover fires seven shots at Emma Gee
Emma McGee, a 20 year old from St. Paul visiting Indianapolis, escaped harm when a gunman named Alana Taylor fired seven times at her. One bullet struck a corset stay and deflected, saving her life. Taylor, 24, had pursued her after jealously and threats. she is recovering at the Rescue Mission.
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Taylor
Miss McGee
St. Jina
Pennsylvania-st
St. Paul
Washington St
Trean
Georgia
East-sts
Youngson
Andren
Nnt
Fuller
Is McGee
Jon Metaper
Negro killer’s warning before Virginia death by tub
In Richmond on August 20 Joe Fife, condemned for attempted assault on Mary Marks, told colored people to reform as he faced execution. He claimed baptism in a tub and said death would set an example, noting Virginia allows three days for repentance before death. Separately, Dr. Christian Weiss’s ejectment bid against Joseph Miller and wife was denied in court over land dispute and mortgage details.
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Richmond
Joe Fife
Mary L. Marks
Nina Russell
Norfolk
Virginia
Wite
Christian Weiss
Joseph Miller
Ben Davis
Superior Court
Miller
Marion
Jefferson Ave
Dr. Weiss
Weiss
Jefferson-ave
Social notes from Greetcastle and nearby towns
Miss Daisy Billiland spends two weeks in Greetcastle while Miss Anna Burk heads to New York for a winter of music study. Nellie Barnett of Greenfield visits Mrs Stranklin W Hars. Mr and Mrs Bidward New return from Macatawa and Martinsville after two months away. Maj Craft and daughter Marcea leave for Boston to make it their future home. Mrs A A Wilkinson hosts at Broad Ripple in honor of Mr and Mrs Arthur Curtis and Miss Rein hart from Louisville. Mrs W A Walker on Central Ave entertains a flag party for Miss Puntin of Cincinnati and Mrs M Bennett of Evansville. Miss Nettie Crume and Mr John H Holtman wed at the German Lutheran church. bride in white lace and tulle, bridesmaid in white organdie. couple to reside at 513 Hilton Ave after Sept.
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Daisy Billiland
Greetcastle
Anna Burk
New York
Nellie Barnett
Greenfield
Stranklin W
Bidward New
Macatawa
Martinsville
Maj. Craft
Marcea Craft
Boston
A. A. Wilkinson
Broad Ripple
Arthur Curtis
John HH. W
Holtman
Liutheran Church
Sept.s
Ilton-Ave
Luetgert Trial See Potash Solution Dissolve Body Quickly
Chicago Aug 26 The Luetgert murder trial enters a dull third day with jurors examined as experts agree caustic potash can dissolve a body. Defense challenges varying effects on decomposition while medical witnesses describe a controlled animal test using guinea pigs that were dissolved in exactly 30 minutes leaving only teeth and bone fragments.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Luetwert
Vincent
Akron Republicans angling to force Col Conger from staff
A non partisan free silver picnic in Akron with 1,200 attendees featured badges parodying Maj. Dick's loan check and letters from Col A L Conger denouncing Hanna and urging support for Democrats. Judge Grant condemned Hanna's influence and warned loyalty would cost him his political standing. Local GOP leaders push to have Col Conger resign from Gen Bushnell's staff over the anti Hanna letter.
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Akron
Col Goungers
Col
Bushnell
Conger
Woauld
Brutal Punishment For Child Freda Mertz Case
In police court, seven year old Freda Mertz testified of severe abuse by her father Charles Mertz and stepmother Ernestina Mertz on Shringlet Street. Witnesses described brutal beating with a buggy whip, long separations, and neglect. Judge Cox sentenced each parent to 12 days in the workhouse and $3 fines, with the child placed under guardianship.
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Freda Melloh
Courtney
Leyendecker
Mertz
Freda
Walker
Lesendecker
Board of Children’s Guardians
Indianapolis Weather Forecast For 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m on August 27 calls for warmer and fair conditions. Thursday night will be fair and Friday also fair. Noon temperature Thursday was 81 degrees and 2 pm reading was 82.
Wade Hill Sentenced in Police Court for Damaging Train
Wade Hill, described as unstable, was sent to the workhouse then to a hospital after he attacked a Castleton bound Quaker Farm and Western train, striking the rear coach with a boulder and later a Jackson block. He denied the charges, blamed a colored bag, and insulted officials as witnesses testified. his mother urged asylum placement. In court, Mike White Dennis McCarty and William Callahan faced theft charges for stealing shoes on Washington Street, with varying sentences and a later arrest for concealed footwear.
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Wade Hill
Quake Farm & Western
Castleton
Wade
Jackson Block
Cox
Mike White
Dennis McCarty
William Callahan
Dennis
Callahan
White
DicCarty
Fire Destroys BE. C. Andrews Soap Works West Indianapolis
A timber one and a half story soap factory south of the abattoir in West Indianapolis burned to the ground Wednesday at 9 30 PM. Loss runs about 12000 with little insurance. Firemen found great headway on arrival as oil and grease fueled the blaze. The building belonged to the Abattoir company and contained stock and soap making equipment for laundry and toilet soaps.
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BE. C. Andrews’ Soap Works
Abattoir
Indianapolis
Abattoir Company
WARM FOR COX PUSHES RAIL AGAINST JUDGE COX
A street car firm targets Judge Cox after he refused to profit from five cent fares and later backed the three cent fare law in the Navin case. The company vows to make his political path difficult, insisting he stood against their pay policy.
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Judge Cox
Agnes and Her Hubby in Police Court
Agnes Davis cried as Frank Davis faced assault and battery charges after a quarrel over clothing and money. Frank claimed Agnes brandished a razor. the judge distrusted him, sending Frank to the workhouse for 20 days and fining $10, while Agnes sobbed and thanked the court.
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Agnes
Agnes Davis
Frank Davis
Frank
Three City Democratic Clubs Plan Union Commission
The Hendricks Gray and Hermitage Democratic clubs, the city’s three major clubs, will likely amalgamate into one organization. Directors from Gray and Hendricks met Wednesday night to draft consolidation plans and a committee was set to meet Hermitage representatives. The merged clubs aim to build permanent, spacious club rooms for long-term use.
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Hendricks
Gray
Hermitage Democratic
Gray and Hendricks
Gray Club
Hermitage Club
First ascent of Mount St Elias by Prince Luigi group
Juneau reports Prince Luigi and party reached Mount St Elias summit aboard the Cis of Topela near Alaska. They claim the peak stands at 18 120 feet, marking the first ascent while Bryant led an American team faltered at 14 400 feet due to illness. An albino pinkish white squirrel was shot near New Augusta and later embalmed.
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Juneau
Alaska
Nanaimo
Prince Luigi
Truly
Cis
Topela
Hey
Mount
St. Stias
Mount St. Elias
Sips
Bryant
Prince
San Francisco
Italy
Jesse Thomas
New Augusta
Pop” June
Zoological Gurden
Harry D. Tutewiler
Local notices and incidents from a midwest town
Wakers trim loaf weight due to dear wheat. Linertaker Weise buys a new rubber tired hearse, claims best in state. The telephone company pays city 12.00 weekly franchise. Stannard oil lays three inch pipes to Hessig farm and Broad Ripple station. A Big Four brakeman Jos Miler injured at St Paul Indiana Wednesday. home at 43 English avenue. A 2 year old child of Mrs A J Wheeler at 307 S Spruce st missing with diamonds and jewelry case. Charles Marks's home at 27 Sanders st damaged by fire. next residence scorched. M N Hanna reported loss. Sept 15, 1895 Elizabeth Graeter sued city and trustees for $10,000 over sidewalk injury. Pink's shoe factory at 25 E South st burgled. 20 pairs shoes taken. Saloonist Nolan served six months for receiving stolen goods. Mrs Parridee Jolly seeks separation and $3,000. Mary Photheos seeks divorce and $1,000 alimony. Various ads note desk, dental and veterinary services and patent remedies.
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Linertaker Weise
Stannard Oil Company
Hessig
Broad Ripple
Jos Miler
Big Four
St. Paul
Ind
English-ave
A. J. Wheeler
S. Spruce St
Charles Marks
Sanders St
M. N. Hanna
Elizabeth Graeter
S. Illinois Sr
Georgia
Maryland
John H. Holliday
Howard Reiman
Pink
E. South St
Nolan
Parridee Jolly
John Smith Tolly
Mary Photheos
Russell
G A R Encampment Scenes and Presidential Visit At Buffalo
Buffalo New York August encampment highlights include a mass parade with 50 000 veterans and public welcome to President McKinley Secretary Alger and Gov Black praised the event while the race for commander in chief tightens Ohio factions split bets on Cincinnati or Massachusetts contenders J C Linehan and Innis prominent candidates Gobin strong from Pennsylvania next encampment city debated as San Francisco considered. An amusing incident arose when a police officer blocked Camp Jewett during a presidential drive to Cayuga Island forcing a detour for McKinley and party.
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Soldiers of the Future
Buffalo
McKinney
Bic
Pers
McKinley
Black
Alger
Buckeye
Innis
Massachusetts
Col. Sexton
Gobin
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Cayuga Island
Eéfalo Yechy Club
Hanna
Comanche
Camp Jewett
United States
Vacancy in Republican city committee remains open
The executive branch met on Wednesday and discussed filling the vacancy created by the resignation of councilman nominee W. P. Winslow. I. S. Gordon declined the seat due to business. Chairman Gerard stated the meeting was not called to fill the vacancy and no action was taken.
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Republcan
Origur
WW. Py. Winsl
Large
I. S. Gordon
Gerard
Tak U
Moving Smooothly The Willow Corpse in Wildwasd Play
A fragmented account notes a willow corpse production at Wildwasd with rehearsals ongoing since Monday. The Friday night performance proceeds smoothly and tickets are discussed as paid attendees may enter for free.
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Wildwasd
The
Sens
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A. L. Conger
Kirksville
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Shringlet St
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Aim
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Charles Meryz
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Mt, Elias
Italtan Party
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W. B. Craig
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