James Howard Found Guilty of Goebel Killing
James Howard, linked to the Goebel murder, was found guilty of firing the fatal shot and sentenced to death by the Clay county jury. The verdict, delivered after a lengthy trial, sparks renewed White-Howard and Baker feuds as appeals are planned and Henry Youtsey’s Goebel involvement trial approaches.
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Howard
Goebel
Attorney Little
John G. White
Cantrill
James Howard
Manchester
Clay County
Feud
George Baker
Tom Pence
Gee- del
Henry Youtsey
Georgetown
Franchise amendment considered for hot water heating supply
Council committee on contracts and franchises may hold a meeting this week to review the Home Heating and Lighting Company franchise. The draft amendment would set a 17 cents per square foot charge and require water kept at a specific temperature, limiting required radiation for home heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivans
Council Committee On Contracts and Franchises
Daly Orders Pen Use for Signatures in Habeas Case
Judge Daly releases George Turner and James Drawing from the work house after a habeas corpus petition. Attorneys Henry Bullock and the judge settle that prior commitments signed with a rubber stencil were illegal, and future commitments will be signed with a pen by Judge Daly.
Big Six Struggles Over Sun In New York Fight
The Big Six typographical union campaign against the New York Sun expands from a local dispute to a national effort. They condemn Republican leaders as unfair to labor while urging unionization of the Sun, which employed non union workers and faced a costly strike and boycott. The Typographical Journal will publish a statement, and Hanna and other leaders have not resolved the standoff. There are about 1,000 union printers in New York City and roughly 38,000 nationwide. Other labor groups may join the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union
Indianapolis
Big Six
Republican Party
New York ‘Sun
Sun
Hanna
The
New York City
United States
New York
No Violence at Hazelton Report Highlights Strike Standoff
In Hazelton Pennsylvania on September 26 quiet prevailed as fears of troops faded. Miners arrested for trying to deter workers and disputes over Markle’s arbitration proposal dominated talk. President Mitchell condemned Markle’s plan as no real offer and warned against law-breaking while Markle mines remained closed awaiting potential reopenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govstone
Coal and Iron Police
Luzerne County
Coxe Bros
Shenandoah
Mitchell
Schuylkill
Markle
Beveridge Ovation At Chicago Meeting Draws Crowds
Deputy state auditor Frank Martin reports Beveridge's Chicago visit drew the era’s strongest crowd yet. The audience roared through his response to Bryan's Philippine policy, crowding the stage and stopping Beveridge from leaving as police cleared a path.
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Frank Martin
Chicago
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
Bryan
Philppine
Martin
Maine Congressman Littlefield to Speak at Tomlinson Hall
Congressman C. B. Littlefield of Maine will speak in Tomlinson hall Wednesday night. The campaign parade starts at 7:30 p m forming on Meridian street north of Ohio with Marion marching club and band leading the column followed by Col Cy Clark and his Rough Riders and republican clubs from factories. After Littlefield and chairman A C Harris are picked up at the Denison the parade proceeds north to Vermont west to Illinois south to Washington east to Meridian north around the monument and east on Market to the hall.
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C. B. Littlefield
Maine
Tomlinson Hall
Anderson
Meridianst
Ohio
Marion
Denison
Vermont
Illinois
Washington
Meridian
Monument
Hall
Prohibitionists Plan All Day Rally in Indianapolis
The Prohibitionists schedule an all day rally in Tomlinson hall on Monday October 8 with national candidates visiting Indianapolis. Morning sessions feature B F Watson and Aaron Worth with Clark speaking on Prohibition ammunition. Afternoon presider Jabez Hall Eckhart Hawkins and Har kins speak. evening program includes Woolley Metcalf Stewart Dickie and Cushing. A special train may run to Martinsville before the night meeting.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
B. F. Watson
Aaron Worth
Clark
State Committee
Jabez Hall
Butler College
Eckhart
M. W. Harkins
Anderson
F. T. McWhirter
John G.woolley
Henry B. Metcalf
Oliver W. Stewart
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Volney B. Cushing
Maine
Martinsville
Emancipation Day Planned by Colored Republicans at Greenwood
Colored Republicans organize an all day Emancipation Day celebration at Greenwood on Thursday with expected attendance of at least 1000 people. Prominent speakers include Ex Govern Taylor of Kentucky and Rev D R Lucas from Indianapolis. Special trains will run to Greenwood. Delaney post G A R conceived the idea.
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Greenwood
Taylor
Kentucky
D. R. Lucas
Indianapolis
Greenwood Mahe
Delaney Post
Richardson Byrkit Wedding At Cozyette Home
Davis Y. Byrkit and Mary Richardson were married Tuesday night at 909 Stillwell. A catered event with 50 guests marked the occasion. Byrkit works as a wheel inspector for the Big Four.
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Davis Y. Byrkit
Mary Richardson
Stillweilst
Mr. Byrkit
Big Four
Deluded Blacks Ready for the Ascension
In Houston a preacher named F J Smith warned that Houston would be destroyed between Sept 25 and Oct 1 and that all who did not join him would perish. About 200 people, including children, have holed up for two days in an old grist mill, praying and awaiting the apocalyptic event. They wear multicolored robes and have brought household goods, while neighbors fear illness in the poorly ventilated shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Houston
Big Arches Erected for the Magic Circle Display
Work has begun on four immense iron arches to support most electric decorations for the magic circle. Arches must be up and lights strung and debris cleared within 12 days. Merchants have started decorating contracts as floats in the W. Washington street den near completion.
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W. Washington St. den
Missing druggist Milford leaves behind debts and mortgage pressure
J E Milford a College avenue druggist vanished after closing Sunday night taking the till money. He lived with parents at 1923 Park avenue and was in debt. Clerk Brenner says finances poor and Ward Bros threaten mortgage foreclosure. Milford’s father filed suit for a receiver for the drug business Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Milford
College-ave
Nineteenth-st
Park-ave
Clermont Brenner
Milford
Brenner
Ward Bros
J. T. Milford
Germany Readies War Ultimatum Aims to Seize All
Washington reports say Germany may declare war on China if anti foreign riot leaders are not handed to Count Von Waldersee. Paris and Moscow reportedly pledge aid, with Japan and the United States opposing the German plan. Berlin press hints at isolation of the United States as tensions rise.
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China
Count von Waldersee
Berlin
Germany
State Department
France
Russia
Japan
United States
England
Foreign Office
Count Waldersee
von Bendemann
Yangtse- Kiang
Shanghai
London
von Waldersee
Taku
Cars In The Street Prompt City Asked For Explanations
The board of works asked President McGowan of the street car company to explain why two lines of cars remain idle about 1 a m on Meridian street between Georgia and Louisiana. The police warn the cars impede firemen in a blaze. The board orders replacement of center poles on English avenue. Various petitions and resolutions concern paving and crosswalks on multiple streets, with several improvements adopted or rescinded.
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Board of Works
McGowan
Meridian St
Georgia
Louisiana
English Ave
Prie St
Shelby St
Louisiana-st
Illinois-st
Capitol-ave
Raymond St
Bluff-ave
Vorhees-ave
Raymond-st
Daisy-st
Elder-ave
Maryland-st
First Alley
Arrow-ave
Hillside-ave
Valley-ave
Ptomaine Poisonings Plentiful On North Side
A physician notes an unusually high number of ptomaine poisoning cases on the North side this season. Buttermilk led, ice cream was close second, and ice cream sodas caused trouble for several weeks. Most cases stemmed from food kept in tin cans. no deaths occurred.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
36 hour outlook ends at 8 pm September 27 with possible light showers and a much cooler spell. Wednesday night will be very cool and Thursday fair. Temperatures recorded include 72 at 7 am, 85 at noon, and 35 at 2 pm the following day.
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Indianapolis
Tunnel in a Bad Way at Union Station
The Board of works city engineer and Supt Zion of the Union Railway Company inspected the Clinolis Street tunnel beneath Union Station. Ongoing leaks from Pogue's Run have created sanitary concerns as whitewash erodes and iron supports rust. The board and railway aim to identify the responsible party and repair the tunnel.
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Board of Works
Supt. Zion
Union Railway Company
Clinolis St
Union Station
Pogue
Board
Om Ita
Heavy mountain snow blankets Colorado peaks and valleys
Denver reports a heavy snowfall across the mountains with three feet at Ouray and two inches on the level in Leadville. The storm's reach raises travel and weather concerns across the region.
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Denver
Colo
Ouray
Leadville
Italian Miners in Sibley Fight Injures Three Men
Twenty Italian miners clashed in Sibley Pennsylvania on Tuesday night. The fight involved twenty shots, three men were wounded and one may die. The feud had lasted six months and the men had joined the union two weeks earlier.
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Sibley
Union
Hazleton Sheriff vows no force against miners
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 26 Sheriff Harvey issued a long statement denying plans to fire on protesting miners or allow deputies to shoot. He cites overwhelming demand for protection and warns against repeating the fatal Lattimer incident from three years earlier.
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Hazleton
Harvey
sIong
Lattimer
Massacre in China Claimed 30 Americans
Official report confirms thirty Americans killed in China with twenty two missionaries among them and eight children. The announcement cites a coordinated attack resulting in tragic loss of life and draws international concern over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Wilson to Be Appointed to Peace Talks
Washington dispatch notes General James H. Wilson of Delaware, then in Pekin with American forces, is expected to be named to assist Minister Conger in peace negotiations with China. Dr Angell, president of the University of Michigan, is another suggested appointee.
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Washington
Jas. H. Wilson
Delaware
Pekin
Conger
Angell
Ann Arbor University
Grand Opening Delicacies Featured at Kamps Oyster Bar
Grand opening and fine display of oysters fish and game with all season delicacies set for Thursday September 27. The public is invited and a fine souvenir fish cook book is offered free. Frank G Kamps 4 Virginia Ave.
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Frank G. Kamps
Virginia Ave
Bresci’s wife welcomes a baby girl in New York
The Bresci household reports a daughter born Tuesday to Mrs. Gaetho Bresci, wife of the Italian king killer. She tells friends Bresci will never see the child, who will be raised with a favorable view of the father. The Commercial Club notes Indianapolis has hosted 58 conventions since January 1, a record except Detroit’s convention-focus.
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New York
Gaetho Bresci
Humbert
Italy
Indianapolis
Detroit
A Wonderful Discovery Hoyt Poisoned Blood Cure
A century old notice touts Hoyt s remedy for blood disorders and cautions on unsafe feeds. It claims a breakthrough cure and promotes Janes Dustiess Oats as a trusted feed option for horses amid health disputes.
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Hoyt
Concessions Denied by D L W President Amid Strike Rumors
President Truesdall of the D L W railroad denied in emphatic terms a report that coal operators would grant concessions to anthracite strikers Thursday. The report claimed operators would meet workers to prepare a settlement basis.
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Truesdall
Word From the Walkers Exected in San Francisco Arrival
Probate commissioner Walker awaits a message as a steamer is due in San Francisco mid next week bearing word from his missionary parents in China. He had learned earlier that they were safe and believes his mother may be returning home.
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Walker
San Francisco
China
Never Heard of War. ocratic County Committee Refused to A
The article notes design P Watt Hardin from Kentucky being rejected for local speeches, claiming they had never heard of him and the rationale used by the county committee. The piece reflects a political naming dispute and limited local support.
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Ocratic
P. Watt Hardin
Kentucky
Tragic Big Four collision kills flagman and injures Smitheys
Richard Smithey and his son Roscoe, farmers near Whiteland, were struck by a Big Four freight at Madison avenue and Belt railroad while driving to town. Flagman White died from internal injuries. Smithey suffered head injuries while Roscoe escaped with minor scratches. Conductor Hall and Engineer Canty in charge. train slowed at crossing but no signals disputed. Local testimony cites possible fault by the wagon driver. investigation by Belt Supt. Zion.
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Richard Smithey
Roscoe
Whiteland
Madison Ave
Belt Railroad
Richard White
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Smithey
Streit
Trimpe
Ed Hall
Canty
Meridianst
White
Sanders
Belt Company
James
Zion
Name Unknown Man Struck by Train Near Pine and Chiosts
A man who gave the name Louis Met tert was hit by an L. B. E. freight train near Pine and Chiosts in Brightwood. He suffered a broken nose and facial injuries, was taken to the hospital, and remained unable to provide an address. He later stated employment at Parry Cart Works and residence at 8 Dorman Street, but neighbors cannot identify him.
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Louis Mettert
S. B
Mat Rock
Brightwood
Pine and Chiosts
Parry Cart Works
Dorman St
Woodward Sentenced After Counterfeit Charge
John T. Woodward, formerly a policy ticket seller in Indianapolis, appeared before Judge Baker on a suspended sentence for passing a counterfeit half dollar. He pleaded for mercy to seek treatment in a private sanitarium in Chicago. He claimed intoxication and blindness, was fined $10, and sentenced to 15 months in Ohio state prison with orders to stay out of the district. He said he was en route to Chicago when arrested and faced threats of insanity.
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Chicago
John T. Woodward
Baker
Federal Court
Woodward
Indianapolis
Ohio State Prison
Insanity Declared for Local Hospital Housemaid
Hattie B. Lloyd age 27 of 723 Holtesave was found insane on Wednesday. A fellow house maid testified about quarrels and Lloyd’s ill temper over trouble. She had not worked at the hospital for about two months.
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Hattie B. Lloyd
Holtesave
Hotal
Montha
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Markie & Co
Ebervale
Cy” Clark
the Prohis
Houston, Tex
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Milfop
Cals
Hai
Police Department
Colorado
Wulschne
Befaelle Flagman
Riches Smithey
Louis Wettert
Hattie Lloyd
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