Indianapolis Mayor Closes Saloons and Gambling Halls
Indianapolis Mayor Desxy orders saloons closed at 1 a.m. and on Sundays and shuts gambling houses. The piece also praises Terre Haute Gazette writer W C Batt as a strong Indiana press figure and notes upcoming Indiana school law revisions led by State Superintendent Voiles and Works.
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Desxy
Indianapolis
W. C. Batt
Terre Haute Gazette
Indiana Press
Chas. A. Dana
Henri Watterson
Salem Whipping Case Shocks Local Community
John Peyton reports that George Holsappie Elijah Dalton and others abducted Mrs. Dalton at Salem and whipped her while her husband watched. The assault occurred after plans to reconcile, leaving the woman severely bruised and unable to use a limb. Authorities indicate possible prison terms. indignation runs high.
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Salem
John Peyton
Waippong
Elijah Dalton
Washington County
Greorse Holsaprde
James Dalton
Orte Barnett
Dalton
Desakly
Pelsappde
Halton
Dasues Dalton
George Tidsappie
Tom
Holsappie
Peyton
Ram's Horn Wrinkles and Moral Mirth
A compilation of aphorisms on faith, behavior, and self reflection. The writer uses homely maxims to urge humility, self-control, and vigilance against hypocrisy. Observations address religion, temptation, and daily living with a populist, folksy tone.
Big Boy Of Crescent City Aims For Local Fame
John Meladeo a 14 year old from near Woodland reportedly dwarfs peers in size with a height of six feet six inches and a weight around 250 pounds. Born March 5 1879 in Crescent City the youth is noted as unusually strong with a hand size comparable to a cacham and capable of lifting a ten foot plate. He is described as fairly bright and a skilled multi instrument musician.
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John Meladeo
Woodland
Crescent City
Trental
Cacham
Milford Herald
Exonerated Slain Desperado Franks Palmer Faces Mob
In Kokomo on October 13 Frank Palmer 67 an ex soldier killed Babe Spurlock in Phillipsburg near here. A coroner verdict of justifiable homicide prevented Palmer arrest as relatives of the slain man organized a lynching party. Palmer fled to Kansas after learning of the mob plan.
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Kokomo
Frank Palmer
Babe” Spurlock
Phillipsburg
Here
Palmer
Babe
Pahner
Kansas
Spurlock
Whitecapyvers Sentenced in Salem Trial
Jeffersonville reports the white cap trial at Salem ended with convictions in most cases. Pey ton was released for turning state's evidence. Elijah Dalton received five years for involvement in the assault on his wife. James Dalton, Holsapple, and Boling also received prison terms. Barnett drew two years.
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Jeffersonville
Salem
Peyton
Indianapolis Sunday liquor and gambling reports and a youth suicide
Indianapolis reports on Sunday liquor sales amid closed saloons and curtain bars while police arrest gamblers at the California house. Police Judge Stubbs convicts Fred Mitchell for running a gambling room on Indiana Avenue and imposes a $50 fine and 100 days in the workhouse. Anderson mourns Henry Russell a 12 year old who killed himself with his father's razor after Goldie Russell, a 6 year old sister, dies of typhoid fever. grief drives the boy to end his life.
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Indianapolis
Calfornia
Stubbs
Fred Mitchell
Indiana Avenue
Anderson
Henry Russell
Goldie Russell
Notorious horse thief Hodde hunted by law in St Louis
Reports from Indiana describe Parry Todde, a young man jailed in St Louis for stealing a horse and wagon from N H McFinnan Terre Wante. Todde, recently released from prison, allegedly fled with the rig to St Louis where authorities struggle to prove theft or sale. He is linked to prior offenses and a violent incident after marriage.
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Het
E Diidiana
Parry
Jal
Pat v
Tee Todde
Detferssonville
Knowles
William Cucina
Terre Hants
Lois Steaine
Aimie
Hodde
Mr. MacFinnan
St. Louis
Wubod
Train Wreck Near Nameola Injures About 380 Passengers
A southbound Wabash Chicago limited derailed one mile south of Nameola Illinois injuring about 380 people. The train, under Conductor Words, was traveling 40 mph when rails spread and cars went into a 12 foot embankment. The buffet and baggage cars burned as the scene caught fire and cars were destroyed.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Wabash Road
Nameola
Lls
Namcokd
East St. Louis
Behiind
Setuiuc
Appalling Accident Jams Michigan Central Train
An excursion train from Owego New York halted at Jackson Michigan station was struck from the rear by a second eastbound special, telescoping the rear three cars. The collision follows a decades-old fatal crash on the same line and leaves at least twelve dead with several gravely injured and twenty more seriously hurt.
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Jackson
Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Pacific Express
Owego
N. Y
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Michigan Central
Buffalo
Jackson Station
Vigilant Wins Again In Tough New York Race
The Vigilant beat the Valkyrie in the third race, finishing 40 seconds ahead after spectators and reporters had declared the English yacht the sure winner in heavy gale conditions.
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New York
Americas
Vigilant
Valkyrie
Abe Stump Death Sparks Jail Term For Co-Conspirator
Abe Stump was killed during a plan to rob his brother in law's potato patch. Frank Stevens is jailed after testifying that he aided Stump and two others, while three guard members vanished. In Brazil, Ed Alexander, freed after a Staunton train wreckers sentence, was rearrested and given two more years after prior felony charges.
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Manion
Abe Stump
Frank Stevens
Stevens
Stump
Brazil
Ed Alexander
Staunton
McGregor
Alexander
Five Illinois Town Wrecked by Explosive Blast
Emington Illinois October 17 The entire business section of the town was wrecked by a premature dynamite blast while blasting a well yesterday. Six people were killed and five seriously injured two of whom cannot be.
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Emindton
Ohio Synod Rules Against Rev Henry P Smith Appeal
Cincinnati October 14 The Ohio synod of the Presbyterian church voted 75 to 71 to deny the appeal of Rev Henry Preserved Smith from a presbytery suspension from ministry. Berlin October 16 The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung warns heirs seeking US property of swindles and advises consulting German consuls in America. New York October 16 George Dunn an engineer at the Marlborough hotel died from head injuries inflicted by his drunken wife following a quarrel with a hammer.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Henry
Smith
Presbytery of
Berlin
Nord Deusche Allgemeine Zeitung
United States
Nord Deusche
Rermian
America
New York
George Dunn
Marlborough Hotel
Valkyrie
Sable Island
Chicago
Prand
Lamb
de France
A. J. Newman
John Woods
Tipton
Nev
South Baltimore Carworks Company
Jacobs
Corunna
Mich
Sullivan
Manty
Berlin Krens Zeitunes
German East Africa
Charles W. Miaieht
New Jersey
Topeka
Joseph Jefferson
Edwin Booth
New York Players’ Club
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Indiana
United States Glass Company
Pittsburg
Jin Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Clara Barton
Sea Island
Charles Drew
Quincey
Herman Frees
Goodby
Drew
Sowles Lumber Company
Goldbers Lirus
Milwaukee
Supreme Court Delays Hangings for Parker and McAfee
In Indianapolis on October 14 the supreme court issued a stay of execution for Parker and McAfee, two African American men condemned for the murder of Dinguist Eyster. The court lacks time to review the appeal and postpones their execution to January 15.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Parker and McAfee
Dinguist Eyster
Thirteen More Victims In Great Lakes Gale
Reports from Dunkirk New York Port Dover Ontario St Johns Newfoundland chronicle multiple shipwrecks after a northwest gale on the Great Lakes. The steamer Wockken foundered off Long Point with 13 dead, leaving three survivors from a 16 crew. Other wrecks include the Dean Richmond crew drownings and the Whitaker ashore at Long Point with all crew safe after rowing 18 miles.
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Great Lakes
Wockken
Cleveland
Longpoint
Lake Ie
Dunkirk
N. Y
Dean Richmond
George S. Thurber
Frank Cahovan
George Mann
Port Dover
Ont
Whitaker
Long Point
St. Joans
N. F
Martin
Wash Halls
Northern Head Harbor
Severest gale on Lake Superior hits vessels near White Fish Point
Damaged ships flee to shelter as Lake Superior storms lash Vermilion Muffs, White Fish Point area. The Spencer with Pennington tow loses topmasts and canvas. Alberta arrives with pilothouse broken and cargo wet. City of Cleveland ashore north of Beaver Island. Yucan ashore at Waiski Bay. Calving and Wallula others reported shaken. Several vessels report leaks, low water, and ongoing sheltering near Encampment and Mud Lake.
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Mich
Lake Superior
Spencer
Pennington
White Fish Point
Calvin
William
Cyclone
Alberta
Rosedale
Castaha
Merrick
Mud Lake
Yucan
Waiski Bay
Cleveland
Beaver Island
Lake Michigan
Whitefish Point
Mills Burn in Beverly Fire Destroys Two Looming Mills
The Eagle woolen mills and the Island rollermills in Beverly were destroyed by fire. Loss at the woolen mill is about 20,000 dollars with no insurance, while the roller mill faces roughly 11,000 dollars in damage and 5,000 dollars insured.
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Beverly
Eagle Woolen Mills
Island Rollermills
Vessels Crippled As Erie Storm Claims Dean Richmond
Storms on Lake Erie wrecked several ships including the Dean Richmond Clover Steamer. Fifteen to eighteen sailors likely perished after adrift crews were beaten on rocks. bodies washed ashore and wreckage tied to the Richmond.
Minnelushi Schooner Sinks Off Michigan Shore. Four Die
The Minnelushi of Cleveland stranded near Manistee on a Saturday afternoon. Captain William Packer and six other crew members went down as heavy seas pounded the vessel. Packer survived, but four sailors and two others died. bodies have not been recovered. The life saving crew aided the captain and searched the wreck, noting a single life preserver likely spared none.
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Mich
Minnelushi
Cleveland
William Packer
Captain Packer
John Rapeer
Nate
John Raberiwey
E. Cook
Winnraam Aibstros
Dort
Week's Interesting Events Compiled Into Short Items
Wednesday to Saturday reports cover hazing suspensions at Princeton, confidence votes in Hinearian government, Indianapolis western league talks, New York commercial travelers to build in Binghamton, Pennsylvania football scores, and receivers appointed for Chicago and Northern Pacific rail. Notable items include acquittal of Passmore, hypnotism in Amsterdam murder case, Loyal Legion meeting in Chicago, and Har risen’s likely rise to commander with Mons Toner’s arrival.
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Princeton College
Tower House
Indianapolis
New York Commercial Travelers
Binghamtone
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Brooklyn
New York
Laval
Chicago and Northern Pacific
Rio de Tanedra
Insur- Koues
Mixed World and Local News Tidbits
October reports from Monnay to Portsmouth cover yacht racing nerves chaos and a jail fire. Notable items include Lord Dunraven praising American yacht design, a Danish bark collision, a fatal accident on a Nickel Plate track, a man found severely injured in Godfrey and unlikely recovery, a Baltimore jail fire and prisoner rescue, disputed motives behind a Russian naval display at Toulon, a Memphis poison case, fever cases in Brunswick, a cricket upset in Toronto, a schooner ashore near Beaver Michigan, and political notes from James Clarkson on the Republican outlook.
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Nero
Thesday
Brunswick
Australis
Toronto Canadians
Level
Beaver
Mich
Moison Electric Light Company
St.hotis
Schafer and Ives
Leslie McCane
New York
Portsmouth
James Clarkson
Iowa
Republican National Committee
Hhis
Market quotations and grain prices from Indianapolis
Market notes show wheat and corn futures mixed with steady to firm cattle quotes. Receipts around 500 head, shipments light, prices for good to choice cattle and weights range from about 6.60 to 6.75. Additional items include livestock and sheep prices, pork values, and a Rio Grande do Sul steamship prohibition report.
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Indianapolis
Cary
Drifter notices and sale leads in Bloomfield edition
A mix of small ads and notices from Bloomfield Indiana including sales offers for land and bar equipment, saloon notices, a motion of settlement for a local recorder, plus a dramatic Vincennes dispatch about a wife seen with other men. The issue also reports the death of Mary E. Fitzpatrick and a heartfelt obituary with religious consolation.
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