Riot and pursuit mark Indiana crime roundup
Rushville reports a deadly shooting at Falmouth with Oliver Cameron aged 70 and John Bailey aged 35 killed. Bailey sought by his wife’s departure and Cameron fired after Bailey’s visit. Marion recounts Lon Henderson’s elusive capture as officers chase him across counties with says he will not be taken alive. Indianapolis notes Joseph Hall, Indiana Medical College student who sold exam questions, confessed after being confronted. Hall once secured a West Point appointment but failed medicals.
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Rushville
Ind
Falmouth
Here
Oliver Cameron
John Bailey
Bailey
Cameron
Buasley
Marion
Lon Henderson
Captain Hyland
Patrick Alberts
Indianapolis
West Marion
Woné
Lacey
Henderson
Elwood
Madison
Howard
Joseph Hall
Indiana Medical College
J. H. Fickle
Frank Jones
Maton
Terre Haute
Hall
West Point
Leaves Under a Dark Cloud and Does So In a Harry
Bloomington physician Dr A H Hon leaves town amid three women's charges to be vaccinated. He escapes by midnight ride to Martinsville as his home is sold and he is expelled from several groups including Kirkwood Avenue Christian church Knights of Pythias Masons and Fortnightly Literary club. One accuser is minister's daughter. Hon denies and says the girl is mentally unbalanced. He flees before arrest. wife remains. Born Bradford near New Albany, practiced at Paoli, came to Bloomington eight years ago.
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Harry
Bloomington
Ind
A. H. Hon
Hon
Martinsville
Kirkwood Avenue
Bradford
New Albany
Paoli
Havemeyer denies control of beet sugar by ASRCo
Henry O Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining company denies a report claiming the firm has bought a controlling interest in beet sugar factories in the west and northwest. He states the claim is untrue and not his intention to reveal company business to the public or press.
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Hig Company
New York
Henry O. Havemeier
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemeyer
Northwest
Palma denial of bread mob tale debunked in Havana
Havana officials rebut United States reports claiming a hungry crowd surrounded the palace and that President Palma used his private funds to buy bread. The claim arose after Palma gave 15 to paupers. officials call the tale baseless. In Kansas, Jessie Morrison’s third trial for 1900 murder began in Eldorado as she fights a venue change ruling. defense cites prejudice.
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Havana
United States
Palma
Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Aikman
Miss Morrison
Smith to visit Grand Rapids after Detroit meeting
William Alden Smith of Michigan, presiding over the Republican state convention in Detroit June 26, has secured a presidential promise to visit his home town Grand Rapids in September after the Spanish War Veterans meeting in Detroit.
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Washington
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Smith
National Dressmakers Association Opens Convention at Sherman House
Chicago on June 11 marked the start of the National Dressmakers association annual convention at the Sherman House with about fifty members attending. The gathering drew representation from twelve states, mainly in the eastern and Great Lakes regions. Washington Representative McDermott of New Jersey introduced a bill for a 50000 dollar statue or monument to Samuel J. Tilden to be placed in Washington.
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Gas City
Ind
First National Bank
Chicago
National Dressmakers’ Association
Sherman House
Great Lakes
Washington
McDermott
New Jersey
Samuell. Tilden
Frank Harpin Dead After Shooting Near Mattoon
Frank Harpin, a prominent farmer from Gays near Mattoon Illinois, died from wounds inflicted when he was shot by Frank Hortensein a few days earlier, according to local reports.
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Frank Harpin
Mattoon
Ill
Frank Hortenstein
Market receipts and prices for hogs and cattle in Chicago
Chicago market report shows hog prices with hogs assorted by form and weight from rough packing to heavy packing. Estimated receipts and ranges for choice to utility hogs are listed, alongside feeder stockers and cows with prices from about 3.00 to 7.90. The text records fluctuating bids and receipts for the day.
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Chicago
Sivas
Princess Susette and the Sentry at the Palace Gate
A lonely Princess Susette longs for mud pies and play beyond the palace gates. A stern sentry blocks passage with a salute and a pistol, while Susette borrows barefoot mischief and finally wins a kiss as her nurse and groom rush to regain control.
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Susette
Soldier
Nursy
Othe Penne Tesla
Usette
Srith Gelight
Dolman
Mis Last Hope Realized
In 1889 Oklahoma settlers faced harsh conditions. The editor endured severe diarrhoea until Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provided rapid relief after a neighbor delivered a single bottle. The text notes a prompt recovery and promotes the remedy for sale by A. R. Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberain
A. R. Otis
Excursion to St Joseph Michigan via Lake Shore Ry
Special train departs Kendallville at 7 36 a m on June 15 for St Joseph Michigan. Round trip rate is 1 25. Returning service leaves St Joseph at 6 30 p m.
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Lake Shore
Wanted notice seeks readers with Green's August Flower cures
A newspaper request asks if anyone used Green's August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia and liver trouble with results. It promises a free book and a bottle offer, noting the medicine’s long sale in civilized countries and urging correspondence through the paper. The ad mentions Alice and a St Louis paper claim about people in Bellerpe being glonns on year.
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Alice
St. Louis
Bellerpe
Images of ruins inspire travelers across eras and bridges
A compact reminiscence traces the recurring image of a traveler viewing ruined landmarks from different authors and eras, noting Macaulay, Marbauld, and Walpole on London and Blackfriars bridges, with references to 1767 and Lima. The notice then shifts to advertise Chamberlain's Colic Sholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted, pleasant summer medicine for children, sold by A. R. Otis.
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Macaulay
London Bridge
Marbauld
Blackfriars ‘Bridge
Horace Walpole
Lima
England
St. Paul's
A. R. Otis
One Minute Cough Cure Tops Cough Medicine claims
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as safer faster relief for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He says it acts immediately and cures grip bronchitis and coughing with croup yielding to it. For sale by A R Otis.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
A. R. Otis
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N.C
A. B. Otis
Otis Tropical Tea Promises Gentle Cleanse
An advertisement touts Otis Tropical Tea as a mild remedy for stomach and bowel cleansing and blood purification. It claims to outperform pills and laxatives, comes in a large package size, and is marketed as inexpensive. The copy emphasizes a pleasant experience and health benefits.
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Otis Tropical Tea
A. R. Otis
Otis Tropical 4c Claim on Blood Purity and Digestion
Advertises Otis Tropical 4c as improving complexion and health by keeping blood pure aiding digestion and liver activity. Mentions a half acentadose and A. R. Otis as the producer.
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A. R. Otis
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Joseph Burke
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Kendallville
Jos. Burke
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A. RA
R. G. Thompson
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Fort Weyne
DR. Hon
Wallace Steele
Decatur
Hunsicker Lease
Berne
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Sullivan
White Ash
Hymera
Snellpor
Nobene
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Se Ha Boerne
Henry
Samuel J. Tilden
Chicago Grain and Produce
Live Brook
Cress
Ork
Seea Statia
Eoue
Princess Susette
St. Joseph
Mich
NAVY
Nin
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway
Rodney
Petoskey
Bay View
Traverse City
Herbor Point
Mackinac Island
Omena
Charievoix
Walloon Lake
Northport
Wequetonsing
Les Cheneaux
SetBa
Co. L
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Portage
Cwood
G. P
Grand Rapids, Mich
Galland
J. Keller & Company
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B. A. Lampman
T. Dewitt Talmage
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Talmage
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