Deadly Tragedy in South Side Home Fallout
R Z Hunt killed his wife at 402 Virginia Ave after threats and drunken cruelty, then shot himself. Mrs Hunt died at 2:35 pm. the couple, from Martinville, had moved two weeks earlier with a four year old daughter. Neighbors recall brutal abuse and attempts to leave. The 32 caliber bulldog revolver was the weapon used.
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Virginia Ave
R.Z. Hunt
Hunt
Martinaville
Ind
Victoria Anderson
Tun Sun
Indianapalis
Hoy
Buchanan St
Fayette St
Mrs. Anderson
Oliver Bloan
Anant
Five Negroes Hanged in Atlanta Public Execution
About 1,000 spectators gathered at Mount Vernon public square to witness the hanging of five black men. Each had been condemned for killings including a merchant, a child, and a companion in a series of murders. The execution proceeded quietly.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Mount Vernon
Montgomery County
Alex Peterson
Stabbing Case Highlights Democratic Beer Incident
John Nurse faced assault and battery with intent to kill after a stabbing that occurred during a quarrel with Dennis Manley and Connors near Maryland and Mississippi. Nurse claimed self defense and said Manley’s condition remained doubtful as police held him on bail.
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John Nurse
Dennis Manley
W. Merrillst
Cadi
Sun
Nurge
Democratic Committee
Connors
Nurse
Maryland
Manley
Jennie Carr Likely to Walk Free in Mysterious Case
After a year of legal wrangles and appeals the Jennie Carr case appears near dismissal. Costs of a venue change could reach about 3000 dollars, with prosecutors uncertain on the outcome. The state may still have an appeal path, but the fight now centers on Green Smith versus Holtzman rather than state versus Jennie Carr.
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Jennie Carr
Carr
Supreme Court
Cox
Brown
Holtzman
Green Smith
John Holtzman
Justice Habich Plans Office Renovation In Constabulary
Justice Habich says he is tired of certain constables and plans changes in his office. Incumbents Hutton and Holmes presently hold constable positions while Habich declines to discuss specifics, citing unserved papers and other duties before any department change.
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Justice Habich
Hutton
Holmes
Amusements notes from theater circuit updates
The piece tracks openings and word on various shows in major cities. The hustler premieres October 1 in Chicago and runs across three theaters starting at the Alhambra. New York talk follows the success of In old Kentucky at Columbus theater.
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Chicago
Alhambra
Old Kentucky
New York
Columbus
San Francisco
Sadie Donnelly
Robert Downing
Richard
Downing
Thomas A. Hall
Friar Tuck
Eugenie Blair
Princess of Navarre
Edmund Collier
Earl of Norfolk
Cheap Excursion to Chicago via the Iowa Route
Advertisement notes a Saturday excursion to Chicago via the Iowa Route on September 30. Fare is 3.60 round trip. For details visit the ticket office at 964 Timolistle Union Station and Massachusetts Avenue.
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Iowon
Timolisle
Union Station
Massachusetts
Ave
Two Trains Collide Near Vicksburg Michigan Fatalities Reported
Jackson Michigan September 29 Two Chicago and Grand Trunk trains collided head on near Vicksburg Michigan 28 miles west of Battle Creek. Early reports say many killed or injured though a surgeon special train has been dispatched. The accident damaged several cars and injured trainmen.
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Vicksburg
Mich
Jackson
Chicago & Grand Trunk Railroad
Battle Creek
Curcaco
Atwater
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Electrifying the street railway lines this winter
Citizens' street railway plans electrification of stock yards Central avenue Alabama street Indiana avenue and West street lines before winter. Stock yards line to service in about a week, others follow in order. Central avenue and Alabama street lines to reach Tenth street. winter card to start on fair ground and Fairview park lines next Monday week. Last year a 10 o'clock service existed. with demand for theatergoers hourly late cars may be added.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Stock Yards
Centralave
Alabama-st
Indiana-ave
Westst
Central-ava
Alabama St. Jines
Tenth-st
Fair Ground
Fairview Park
The Capture of Hardin in Cincinnati
Cincinnati detectives arrested Joseph S. Hardin, linked to the Centralia train robbers. Tracked from St. Louis to Effingham then Staunton, Ind., ending at 882 Carlisle Ave. Authorities surrounded the residence and Hardin surrendered after a signal. He used the alias Key. authorities deem the evidence strong.
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Cincinnati
Joseph
Hardin
Centralia, Jr
Smith
Allender
St. Louis
Effingham
Jil
Staunton
Ind
Carlisle Ave
White, Witt
Bulgerer
Witt
Centralia
Key
Carlisle
Denison Secretary Myers bedridden with rheumatism in scandal rag
A strip of local items reports Secretary Myers confined to bed at a Denison home with sciatic rheumatism while Secretary Metcalf notes a smallpox case in Anderson and a strict quarantine. The column covers petty court actions, a silver water set given to a retiring Pennsylvania repair shop supervisor, larcenous youths, a morbid river of gossip, a divorce suit, and a liver tonic advertisement.
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Myers
Denison House
Metcalf
State Health Board
Anderson
Business” Administration
Pennsylvania Car Repairing Department
Austin
Charles
Lizzie Marshal
Cadi
Ella Hood
Irving
Willerd St
Pogues Run
T. E. Igoe
Meridian
Washington-ats
Philip T. Igon
Hi Plummer
Attorney Bailey
Justice Habich
Otto Schopp
Fred Scanlon
A. C. Wilson
Emma Gallimore
Costa
Prescilla Jane McCurdy
James R
Settled onces for all wage dispute on Big Four line
The Big Four trainmen and officials resolved the wage dispute with the employer agreeing to submit to the cut on the scale and President Ingalls agreeing to consider restoring the old schedule by January 1. A strike vote among 2,000 workers failed to reach the two thirds needed, so a strike was abandoned. Conductors and engineers favored acceptance of the reduction, while brakemen and firemen leaned toward striking. The six division chairmen failed to reveal voting figures.
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Ingalls
Cincinnati
Wm. G. Allen
Bronson
Big Four
Sullivan's Diary Parody Sparks City Press Feud
Sep 29 entry mocks a journalist and the press as the cad vows to “blow the press out of the water.” Green Smith lauds Sullivan, praising pavement in Vernon while recalling Rome and the Appian Way as satire shifts to local politics.
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Pepy
Venus
Green Smith
Vernon
Ind
S Baye
Br. Smith
Rome
Julius Caesar
Pontius Pilate
Sam
Admiral Brown Now and Promotions at Washington
The President announced Friday nominations including Commodore George Brown to rear admiral and Geo W Levi as U S marshal for the western district of Virginia. Graham got five years after a criminal trial in which he and two others were found guilty of robbing Mrs. Roland. A Jennie Carr venue change motion hung over a long standing court dispute. Around 60 delegates met for the colored Methodist conference at A M E Zion Church where Bishop Alex Walters highlighted pastors' work and noted Walters as the youngest bishop.
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Graham
George Graham
John
Abe MacFlake
Roland
Market
North
Colored Methodist Conference
A. M. EH. Zion Church
Blackford
Northsts
Alex
Walters
Waltera
Hata at Daltons Hats Offer Best Value
Delton Hatter Bates OUDEs promotes men’s stiff hats at $1.40 each claiming best value for money and quality across its selection.
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Hata
Daltons
Delton
Hatter
Bates
Horrible Fire Kills Two at Foster Mattress Works
In New Cavesns Louisiana on a Friday dawn fire at W. H. Foster's mattress factory destroyed the building and damaged two neighboring works. The owner W. H. Foster died after being found at the window and another employee, Noan Alexander, perished in a rest room. Property loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
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New Cavesns
W. H. Foster
James
Noan Alexander
Foster
Edwards’ Cornice Works
Sunlight Gas Machine Works
Supreme court ruling forces gas supply for all consumers
Attorney W H Browder lauds a court decision compelling gas companies to supply customers along their lines via mandamus. He denounces Frenzel controlled Consumers Gas Trust for favoritism, claiming the decree ends mercenary, selfish schemes and ensures equitable gas service to all compliant customers.
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Supreme Court
Gas Trust Company
W. H. Browder
Frenzel
Mine collapse at Mansfield mine seals fate of 40 workers
A News special from Iron Mountain reports the Mansfield mine near Crystal Falls caved in on Thursday night, entombing 40 miners with little hope of rescue. Rescue efforts continue as water rises and the scene draws out wives and families in distress.
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Iron Mountain
Detmort
Mich
Mansfield
Crystal Falls
Mansfield Mine
Manquerre
Michigammer
Prominent Insurance Man Indicted in Broad Conspiracy
A grand jury indicted A J Peck and others in a wide conspiracy tied to an insurance swindle and arson scheme that allegedly involved about 25 people. The firms suffered over 100000 in losses from fires linked to the plot. Additional notes report Anderson quarantined for smallpox, a G A veteran John Bellows on trial for an assault during encampment week, and John H Spahr mortgaging his livery stock to Franklin Spahr. New rockers at Wm Elder's.
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Carcana
Grand Jury
A. J. Peck
United States
Crowin
Smith
John
Bellows
John H. Spahr
E. Washington Sr
Franklin’ Spahr
Cad Democratic Meeting Breaks Into Blunt Exchange
A Thursday Democratic rally near Market and Noble drew 200 voters as speeches blasted the press and A P A members. Mayor, cadi, and Reinhard denounced foes while praising Judge Buskirk and municipal leadership, ending with renewed party fervor in ward 1.
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Market
Noble Sata
Reichwein
Cabi
Denny
Francis Reinhard
John W. Kern
Democratic Party
Buskirk
Cadi
Allidavits
Sams
Ward 1
Seventh and
Newman-sts
Green Smith
Rome
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Deaf Mute Kills Sister-In-Law With Axe in New Brunswick
In Frepenicton on Sept 29 Edward Wheary a 20 year old deaf mute killed his sister in law Hedley Wheary 30 using an axe. The crime occurred at a Kiswick farm home where he fled after being confronted by his four year old son. A posse captured him following a long chase. He reportedly tried to assault Mrs Wheary before the murder.
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Frepenicrton
N. B
Hedley Wheary
Edward Wheary
Whearys
Kiswick
Wheary
Indiana Weather Forecast Warmer with Rain Likely
Forecasts indicate Indiana will see warmer temperatures with occasional rain Friday night and Saturday. Winds remain light as the system moves through, bringing catchments of showers across northern and central regions. Local highs expected around seasonal norms, with cooler conditions returning late weekend.
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Indiana
Grape Festival Honours Archduke At Old Vienna
The Old Vienna festival celebrating Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place Friday with a grape gathering. A special commemoration occurred as part of the world fair activities.
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Abbey Goodsell
Vassar College
San Diego
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Calumet
Mich
Old Vienna
Franz Ferdinand
Siam
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
America
Buffalo
Pittsburg
New Fall Hats at Seaton's Hat Store Standout Price
Seaton's Hat Store at N Pennsylvaniest advertises new fall style hats at the city's cheapest price. The offer highlights affordable headwear options and location for shoppers seeking low cost fashion.
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Seaton’s
N. Penpsylvaniest
Plan to force vote as repeal bill faces Senate defeat
Washington reports managers of the repeal bill plan to force a Senate vote next week despite expected defeat. Repeal senators craft a silence tactic to limit speeches, aiming to finish debate in two weeks. Democrats scoff at talks with manufacturers while debates in both chambers center on silver, tariffs, and state bank tax repeal.
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Yous
Washington
Senate
Philadelphia
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wharton Barker
Harris
Ita
Oates
Alabama
House Banking and Currency Committee
United States
Wasu Hineton
D. C
House
Lacey
Laws
Striking boiler makers leave Brightwood amid standstill
Quiet at Brightwood shops as imported scab workers depart after protests against Big Four. Four-man striker committee led by Wm Gatton warned that if demands are not met by Saturday night the railroad would face widespread service stoppages. Gen manager Barnard insists the current scale remains and more workers will be found.
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Brightwood
Big Four
Sherman Hotel
Wm. Gatton
Sherman House
Gatton
Sun
Barnard
Supreme court ruling prompts test suit on apportionment act
The Republican state committee plans to challenge the McGregory Apportionment Act despite the high court decision. Attorney Ford Winter says the suit will be filed after Municipal election, likely in Judge Brown's court, and pushed to the supreme court if needed.
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Supreme Court
Republican State Committee
Ford Winter
Fforkner
New Castle
Brown
Death of Mrs. Rhody Laporte Is Natural
Autopsy Thursday on Mrs. Rhody Laporte who died suddenly Wednesday night on Eastern Avenue. She had been under Dr. Williams care until two weeks prior. Dr. Brayton led the autopsy and found death from a congestive chill.
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Rhody Laporte
Williams
Brayton
Insane Printer in Police Custody At Sentinel
Horatio Hoop, who runs a typesetting machine at the Sentinel, is confined at the police station declared insane. He believes his family plans to kill him and imagines he can shoot lightning from his fingers.
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Horatio Hoop
Sentinel
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Habich
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Commodore
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Oing
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