Death of the tramp sparks new case details emerge
Coroner Wagner opens the inquest into the unknown tramp shot by Father Emsley Wright near a Washington barn. Wright, a 70 year old man, testifies he warned the tramp away, fired when the man advanced with a weapon, and the evidence attributes the shooting to self defense. The tramp had sought lodging and work at several nearby farms earlier that night.
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Washington
Wagner
Emsley Wright
Wright
Tran
Col. Hatfield
Col. McLaughlin
Thay
Adra
Keszidbe
McLaughlin
Hollie
Warner
Kelly
Hancock County
Rice
Sun
Geenfield
Foley
William Cloe
Cloe
Quinnett
Right to Hold Office To Be Taken From The Negro
A Mississippi report says State Senator Wilker of Meridian will introduce a bill barring anyone with Negro blood from holding political office. He argues removing election incentive will curb Black voting. In Johnstown Pennsylvania, residents face winter hardship despite relief efforts. The Red Cross continues aid as fuel and clothing shortages grow. In Stockman ice machine case Judge Howe ruled stockholders liable for about 60,000 in damages. a new trial motion will be filed. In Botterpam a dockers strike subset showed willingness to return to work Monday but faced strong opposition.
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Coffryville
Miss
Wilker
Meridian
State Senate
Johnstown
Johkrstown
Red Cross Society
Howe Mondsy
Orlando K. Knowlton
Stockman Ice Machine Company
Railroad tensions loom as Vanderbilt group eyed takeover
The article notes widespread belief that Vanderbilt interests may seize the U S I W railroad by Tuesday October 1, with circulars expected Monday. Indianapolis officials deny information, while workers fear job loss and instability. Rates to Kansas City and Denver may be restored, and Knights Templar travel plans threaten further rate pressure. A depot end to the state fair season draws small crowds as insurance gimmicks appear in ticket offices.
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Vanderbilt
Indianapolis
Big Four
IT & W
Kansas City
Denver
Knights Templar
Washington
Depot
Clark
Bava
J. H. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
I. H. Wilson
French search causes U S friction at Paris gate
Oliver Roman Johnson secretary to Consul New visits Neuilly. He resists a gendarme search of his fiacre and strikes at the officer. Police seize the carriage while searching for chickens to dodge octroi tax. Johnson complains to Consul Rathbone and threatens to bring the matter to Washington.
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Ge Waka
Paris
Diast ’Han
Loxpow
Oliver Roman Johnson
New
France
Johnson
Neuilly
Congu
United States
Robbery in Wanasu highlights late 19th century local crime
A masked hold up occurred as Traaty, Indiana businessman Geo Fawley left his store, yielding a large sum of money and a cheque. No clues followed. The item sits amid a string of brief notes from Marion and nearby towns, including legal actions, a new newspaper venture, and minor court proceedings.
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Wanasu
Ind
Geo. Fawley
Traaty
Stories of the Town English Sparrow and railroad tales amuse town
The piece recounts a comic tale of an English sparrow used as a shooting target and its impact on local observers. It blends hotel misadventure with longtime railroad anecdotes featuring Panhandle brakemen and a perilous bridge accident on the Ohio Indiana and Western line, ending with a grim but darkly humorous note on a sick passenger and the attendant.
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Tom Taggart
Sharespere
Bava
Clock trade in Black Forest shifts as quality varies
From Mannheim on September 30 the annual clock industry report shows brisk European and American demand. Old wooden cases fade, American style clocks stay affordable though quality slips, while some firms push higher prices amid undercutters. England buys top quality while American export improves, with English taste favoring wake and ornament and workmanship.
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Mannheim
Germany
Black Forest
England
Elopement in Danville Ends in Quick Wedlock
Miss Ella Stewart of Kansas City, 17, and John W. Shuman, 21, an assistant postmaster from Lebanon Indiana, secretly married at Danville after fleeing Indianapolis. Both families opposed the match. license obtained about 1 am after a long pursuit of consent. The bride returns to Kansas City to finish schooling. The groom heads to Lafayette afterward.
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tVhieh
Danville
Ella Stewart
James Stewart
Kansas City
John W. Shuman
Lebanon
Ind
Felix Shuman
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Brida
Lepalage
Dan- Ville
Court House
Evans
Phon
Shaman
Lifayette
Claims and Counter Claims Dominate North State Election
In Tacoma Washington on September 39 the bitterest election in state history unfolds over the table question. Republicans claim the entire ticket, Democrats claim part of the supreme judges and the Republicans aim to control the legislature with an 80 seat lead by the Randladians. Conservatives foresee Republicans winning the legislature by three to seven majority as parties mobilize at full strength.
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Bare Politicos
Paghtim
North
Tacoma
W. T
Supramen
Rena Dlcians
Three Sisters Suicide After Gambling Losses
A dispatch reports three young sisters in Morarro Indiana lost a fortune gambling and suicided Sunday night. The piece mixes local politics on a school board election in Switzerland county and a court case over a trustee vote. It also notes assorted legal notices and regional incidents, including a train accident claim, militia orders in Victoria, and a fire insurance loss in Caledonia.
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Morarro
Bess
Switzerland County
Walden
Walden Is
Josaph A. Varn Osdel
ELOC
Welden
van Isdel
van Vsdel
New York
Virginia
T Hoseveling
Aunrene Court
Indiana
Special sale of Burt and Fackard button shoes
A sale notice advertises Burt and Fackard fine button shoes cut from five dollars to three fifty. Also Marott’s own make fine hand sewed button shoes priced at thirty five dollars from the regular eight dollars. Warranted pale quality by Gen. P. Marott at 168 Parnsylvania Street.
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Burt & Fackard
Marott
Evry Pale
P. Marott
Parnsylvanie St
The Girls Who Labor In Indianapolis Workrooms
The fourth annual report of the U S department of labor describes female manual labor in Indianapolis. It notes many workers live at home, suburbs with cottages, moderate rents, and ample foods. Most workers are native born, morale is decent, but many shops lack fire escapes, lighting, ventilation, and proper space. some buildings meet modern standards. Employers are generally fair and workrooms morally sound, though conditions vary.
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Department of Labor
Washisegton
Juston
Indianpolis
Presbyterian ministers discuss church affairs and base ball
A meeting of Presbyterian ministers at Second Church discussed church governance and the Sunday base ball issue. Dr. Hunter was elected president. Dr. Whallon and Dr. Hendrickson spoke on ongoing projects and local events, including a church expansion contract of 7400 dollars.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Hunter
Whallon
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Uines
Harrison
J. H. Mateer
Crawfordavilisa
Aith
Dr. Hunter
Hendrickson
Mitchell
Hendrickson Jocosely
Rondthaler
Pullisan Sleeping Car On Regular Run Between Indianapolis And Chicago
The Pullisan Sleeping Car now runs nightly between Indianapolis and Chicago via the Panhandle route. It is stationed at the west end of Union Station and open each evening to receive passengers from 80 dollars until the 11:20 p.m. departure. On arrival from Chicago, passengers may remain in the car until 7:30 a.m.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Panhandle
West End
Union Station
Chieweo
Chinese Tenants and Property Debates in New York
New York property owners fear rising Chinese tenancy may depress values if trends continue. District Attorney probes a rent dispute involving Wing Wo Hi company and John P. White over a Mott Street building. Separate cases include a San Francisco suit by Mrs Hulse against millionaire Cogswell over alleged intrusion and a public remark by John L. Sullivan apologizing for errors at Charlie Johnston's event.
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Nis
Wing Wo Hig Company
T Hey
White
Cisnese
Betauss
Ciinese
New York
John 1
Sullivan
Charlie Johnston
Brooklin
Mondeywight
Corumpts Sawmill Death and Baseball Notes
In Corumpts Gedgas and Cos sawmill a man unidentified, possibly an Indianapolis railroad switchman, was found dead Monday morning. Three firemen were hurt in a separate Bortr fire that caused $450,000 in damages. The baseball section discusses Pittsburg’s three straight wins over Philadelphia, Kansas City’s prospects, and recent games with Brooklyn, Baltimore, Athletics, and Cincinnati, noting players like Sommers and Rusie, plus a New York syndicate lease rumor for Coogan grounds and polo grounds.
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Corumpts
Ind
Gedgas & Cos
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Tommy Esterbrook
Chicago
Columbusti
Athletics
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Sommers
Homer
Andy Sommers
Rusie
Beantown
Hoosiers
Bostons
Kansas City
Healy
Columbus
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
John Clarkson
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Journal
THE
SUN
Shreve
Burkitt
Worcester
New York Dispatch
Brotherhood Syndicate
James Coogan
John B. Day
Coogan
Silence on Dixwebys Part-Komers Till Youn Cant
Indianapolis game report details a warm Saturday crowd of about 1,000 as Boston and Indianapolis beans clash. Heavy hitters like Hines, Brouthers, Nash, and Glasscock figure, with Buckley, Seery, and Andrews driving key plays. Final lines show Boston scoring on homers by Hines and Buckley, while Indianapolis struggles with defense and late scoring.
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Dixwebys
Kuasie
Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Dean Clarkson
Tex
Benzsti
Rusie
Sommer
McQuade
Paul Hines
Seery
Andrews
Yenny
Sasscock
Drouthera
Hines
Glasscock
Hardie Richarson
Ketty
Amos
Nash
Kalli
Brouthare
Glasscock Rong
Buckley
Pop Stith
Smith
McGereny
Andy Sommera
Dickey Bird Johnston
Quinn
Denny
Dan Brouthers
Leery
Billy Nash
Johnston
Beanied
Bennett
Clarkson
McGeachy
Richardson
Kelly
MacGeachy
Thns
Mac
Andy
J. Clarkson
Rusis Brouthers
Him
Madden
Nore
Leely
Blankichardson
Hine
Brouthers
McGeach
Lazith
Sommers
Burt & Packard Fin $5 Button Shoes Sale
Save $1.50 buying Burt & Packard fin $5 button shoes for $3.50 at Geo. P. Marott 16 N Pennsylvania St sale. Marott also sells his own fine hand sewn boots at $5.00, former price $38.00, every pair warranted.
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Burt & Packard
Geo. P. Marott
N. Pennsylvania-st
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