Detective Minaré Hendricks Investigates Caruthers Mystery
The great detective returns from Boston and follows a typewritten letter to the Palace hotel apartments where Weldon Caruthers is believed to lie. In a vase lie cremated remains and a jeweled hand with manicured nails, linking a dispute among Doroth Huntington suitors Arthur Gielow and Caruthers. Hendricks and Dr Lampkin visit Miss Huntington after she mentions a letter from Caruthers and the investigator seeks it.
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Minaré ‘Hendricks
Boston
Shim
Palace Hotel
Weldon Caruthers
Lampkin
Caruthers
Mystery of a Murdered Heiress and a Hidden Letter
In a tense drawing room scene heiress Dorothy Huntington and detective Hendricks discuss a forged letter tied to the murder of Mr. Caruthers. They suspect Arthur Gielow though Dorothy fears the public revelation and the shadowed motive around her inheritance and marriage plans. Dorothy plans to warn Gielow as Mrs. Winfret watches anxiously.
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Hendricks
New York
Count Bantiani
Abs
Winfret
Weldon Carruthers
Lampkin
Iendricks
Hegan
Mrs. Winfret
Dorothy
Arthur Gielow
Mr. Caruthers
Spir
Gielow
Count Hantinni
Sregineld Tyler
Count Bantinni
Werdricks
Gielon
Honesty and Beauty Spark City Conversation
A shy young man meets a stunning socialite and learns a lesson about true value. The exchange pivots on beauty versus kindness as he departs pondering the chill of truth. Detroit Free Press notes the urban anecdote.
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Detroit Free Press
A Fortunate Youth
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a witty exchange about a young man, describing him as fortunate and fashionably dressed in humorous fashion. The brief item hints at social gossip and current style talk.
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Ligen
Schmaby
Cleveland
Plain: Dealer
Lincoln portrait as a model of pure devotion to country
William Rosser Cobbe extols Abraham Lincoln as a self made nation builder who rose from humble beginnings to lead the Union through civil war. The essay praises his conscience courage and mercy while arguing his greatness outshines contemporaries like Jackson Johnson and Webster. Lincoln’s unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and ending slavery is highlighted as transformative and enduring.
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American Republic
Jackson
Johnson
South
Keen
White House
Congress
Douglas
Cleveland
New York
Far West
Webster
William Rosser Cobbe
Won't Call Here Again Says Blue Attendant
A lively Detroit Free Press item quotes a pretty girl in blue scolding a persistent young man who refused a hint and ranted about Hobson’s record. She claims he is a wooden automaton and vows to summon police if he calls again.
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Blue
Hobson
Detroit Free Press
Belame Her Umbrella Prank Sparks Humorous Choice
A Chicago Tribune note describes a rainy scene where a hostess laments two prank painted umbrellas. A fair young caller chooses honesty over potential misperception, declining either umbrella to avoid being thought a thief.
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Chicago Tribune
Not What Was Meant Codger Cigarettes Warning
A brief cartoonish exchange from the New York Journal features a codger warning of cigarette harm to the lungs and a quip from The Kid about being hoarse from telling people to mind their own business.
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N. Y. Journal
Portrait Size Sparks Witty Exchange at Exhibition
A spirited remark about the life size portrait of Mr. Bulger highlights a humorous moment at the exhibit. The artist confirms the subject’s belief in his own stature, prompting playful banter among attendees.
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Mr. Bulger
Law Grants $500 to Fathers of 12 Sons in Transvaal
A proposed law in the Transvaal offers five hundred dollars to each burgher who is the father of twelve boys. The measure aims to promote large families and bolster population growth in the region.
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Transvaal
Indiana Senate and House Update From Early February Session
Indianapolis reports a busy legislative period with debates on life licenses for teachers, anti lynching measures, and militia reforms. Bills advance on vital statistics, barbers registration, and a patient fight over contributory negligence in personal injury cases.
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Senate
Hotse
House
Willoughby
State Capitol
Littleton
Gilbert
Indiana
Noel Monday
State Normal School
State Board of Health
Huggy
Early
May
Reece
Huge
Baker
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Clark
Murphy
Shideler
Whitcomb
King
Canada
Artman
Brown
Bonham
Caraway
Huff
Noel
Minor
Gov. Morton
Drummond
Newton
Kentland
Morocco
Shea
New
Marion
State Board of Pharmacy
State Board of Charities
State Bureau of Labor Inspection
Elevator accident injures Frora man in Har inghurst
Frora Ind Feb 4 A B Cohee prominent business man of Hringhurst was caught while removing a belt from a wheel in his elevator and was thrown to the floor. He lay unconscious for an hour with serious injuries.
Three Asphyxiated by Gas in Lafayette Home
Patrick Flynn his wife and their son Owen were found dead in bed in Lafayette Indiana after being asphyxiated by natural gas while asleep. local authorities reported no signs of foul play and the incident occurred on Thursday night.
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Dorothy
Lafayette
Ind
Patrick Flynn
Owen
Boy Pixed Mail Carrier's Pocket
In WaTERLoo Indiana on February 1 a 12 year old desporado Willie Dirthick robbed mail carrier S Hughes of a letter containing a $16 draft. He confessed after arrest and the case was turned over to federal officers.
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Waterloo
Ind
Willie Dirthick
Desperado
S. Hughes
Weather Brief From Ware Indiana Delays Monday Plan
Fr Ware Ind iFeb L At 6 oclock Monday evening the thermometer indicated zero. The natural gas is very low and many families face heating shortages as cold weather grips the area.
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Ware
Ind
iFeb
Mansion Bill Fails in House Amid Peddler Licenses Debate
Indianapolis February news notes the House voting down Compton’s mansion bill for governor’s residence. It reports measures: old soldiers may peddle without licenses, appellate court terms extended, Marion Soldiers' home jurisdiction accepted, and a transit fare tweak for Indianapolis Street Car Co.
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Indianapolis
Compton
House
Canada
Senate
Marion Soldiers’ Home
Congress
Marion Home
Two receivers named in Indianapolis electric railway case
Judge Allen appointed Henry L. Smith as receiver for the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple Electric Railway company on a $20,000 professional services claim by Leon Bailey. Rival interests then had Judge Carter appoint John B. Cockrum after admitting a $12,000 claim, with both receivers posting $50,000 bonds amid ongoing conflict.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Allen
Circuit Court
Henry L.smith
Indianapolis and
Broad Ripple Electric Railway Company
Leon Bailey
Alien
Carter
Superior Court
John B. Cockrum
Smith
Reward bill and school trustee reform advance in Indiana
In Indianapolis Indiana on February 1 the house introduced a reward bill authorizing county commissioners to offer 500 for lynchers and murderers. Other measures include allowing towns under 1000 to abolish school trustees and extending four year terms for county superintendents with voting ties for elections. The senate passed a bill placing county and city health boards under state health authority.
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Inpranapolis
Ind
James
Reser
Marshall
Senate
Gilbert
State Board of Health
Foul Play Suspected In Manilla Smithy Owner’s Disappearance
Edward Creed, from Manila Rush county, arrived in Shelbyville with $250, then vanished. A bloodstained alley ring believed to belong to Creed was found Friday along with a large blood pool, suggesting a fight and possible foul play. Creed is married and runs a blacksmith and wagon shop in Manila.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Edward Creed
Manila
Rush County
Creed
Beardsley Attacks In Elkhart Office Leaves Man Dying
Ray Beardsley of Elkhart assaulted Harry Arnold in Arnold’s Goshen private office over a bill dispute. Arnold remains in dying condition Friday night with a broken jaw and severe facial injuries.
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Goshex
Ind
Ray Beardsley
Elkhart
Harry Arnold
Arnold
Beardsley
Reid acquitted in fatal Beardtown fair week shooting
In Shelbyville Indiana on February 3 a 17 day trial ended with William Reid a young school teacher being acquitted of shooting and killing Samuel Barker of Beardstown Illinois during last September's fair week Reid reportedly argued with Barker and others who attended the fair and Barker was killed in the ensuing fight
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Shelbyville
Int
William Reid
Samuel Barker
Beardstown
Ill
Reid
Barker
Unknown Woman Fatally Struck on Union Tracks in Indianapolis
A woman crossing the Union railway tracks was struck by a switch engine in Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon and beheaded. Her remains lay unidentified at the morgue for hours.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Policeman Jacob Schwartz Takes His Own Life at Arsany
New Arsany Ind Feb 2 Jacob Schwartz a policeman in this city died by his own hand Tuesday afternoon after a severe bout of grip despondency. He left a widow and two children.
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New Arsany
Ind
Jacob Schwartz
Death of Whisky Salesman Baer in Dayton Area
Indianapolis Feb 3 Simon Baer a 48 year old wholesale whisky traveling salesman from Dayton was found dead in bed in Oneida Thursday morning. The coroner has ordered an autopsy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Simon Baer
Dayton
Oneida
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