Chapman’s Mask Is Torn Off in Labor Controversy
A Springfield dispatch exposes Horace L. Chapman’s links to the Columbus Bicycle Factory, including stock ownership and board service during his son’s arrest and fine for violating labor law. The piece accuses Chapman of public denials while privately confirming involvement and argues he has failed to support unions and strikers.
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Springfield
Chapman
Columbus Bicycle Factory
Allen O. Myers
Organized Labor
Edward E. Calhoon
Columbus
Democratic Literary Bureau
Ohio
Horace L. Chapman
B. F. Chapman
H. L. Chapman
American Federation of Labor
Bicycle Company
Funeral Sermon Planned by Living Pastor in Advance
In Parkersburg West Virginia on the fourth Sunday of this month the funeral sermon for Rev G F Wiseman will be preached at Vadis Wiseman who is alive attends the service He has asked the minister to deliver the very obituary he would want if dead and the Rev Mr Ireland will perform the service inviting relatives friends and congregation to attend
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W. Va
G. F.wiseman
Vadis
Wiseman
Ireland
Currency a Feature of the President's Message Is Westward Start
The White House considers currency reform as part of the President's annual message. A Westward departure is eyed for Oct. 29 as reports on reports progress influence travel timing. Cincinnati appoints Hinsch as Fifth National Bank President while other bank moves occur.
Reopen Detrick Case Under Grand Jury Probe
Bellefontaine October 18 Grand jury session in Logan County Common Pleas Court. Judge Dow urged thorough investigation into the Detrick double murder and directed immediate indictment if evidence warrants. Prosecutor West and aides have reportedly gathered new evidence in two months of work.
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Bellefontaine
Logan County Common Pleas Court
Dow
Detrick
West
Daughter Follows Mother in Grief Over Fatal Shooting
In Jeffersonville Indiana Miss Mary Rosenbaum died from a gunshot wound suffered last Thursday night at the hands of Mrs Lizzie Harding. Moments earlier Mary’s mother Mrs August Rosenbaum died from excitement and grief. Harding remains jailed after the deadly incident arising from a dispute over an alleged attachment to the Rosenbaum brother.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Mary Rosenbaum
Lizzie Harding
August Rosenbaum
Harding
Miss Rosenbaum
Preferences for annexation surface among Cuban merchants
In Havana and across Cuba business leaders of Spanish origin and Cuban elites push for annexation to the United States, arguing the Madrid plan for autonomy fails and would fail to restore peace. Merchants plan to lobby U S officials, warning of a general uprising if autonomy continues.
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Matanzas
Cuba
Key West
Fla
Havana
Madrid
Pinar del Rio
Santa Clara
Senor Sagasta
United States
Kentucky Judge Fined In Pistol Assault Case
Lexington Ky Oct 18 Judge Frank A Bullock was found guilty of assault with a pistol and carrying concealed weapons. He was fined 25 dollars and costs on the first charge and 25 dollars and costs plus ten days in jail on the second, suspended indefinitely. The clash stemmed from criticisms of his appointments by National Democracy and Republican organs. He drew his pistol during a heated visit to newspaper offices seeking explanations.
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Lexington
Frank A. Bullock
Luetgert Case Jury Deadlock Rumor Update
Rumors circulate about a possible jury deadlock in the Luetgert murder case as courtroom observers await a final decision. The day brought tension and cautious optimism, with officials signaling ongoing deliberations and no immediate verdict.
Luetgert Trial Tonight Without Verdict at Midnight
Chicago October 18 Adolph Luetgert accused of murdering his wife and dissolving her body faced a hung jury risk. Judge Tuthill kept court open all night as jurors deliberated amid crowd tensions and conflicting rumors of a verdict.
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Adolph L. Luetgert
Tuthill
Criminal Court
Schuettler
Luetgert
Deneen
Battle for county seat in Seymour Brownstown race
In Brownstown Indiana on October 18 voters prepare for a county seat election to decide moving the courthouse and jail to Seymour. The campaign ended Saturday night after a fierce race with meetings held in nearly every school district across the county.
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Commercial Tribune
Brownstown
Ind
Seymour
Sugar Beets Show Promise In Indiana Farmland
Albert Whitcomb, a farmer west of Elwood, reports sugar beets grown this year are solid and large. He produced over a ton from a plot under twenty feet square, suggesting land around Elwood may yield about twenty tons per acre.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
Ind
Albert Whitcomb
Mckinley’s Doctor Bates Dies After Short Service
Surgeon General Newton L. Bates of the navy and president’s family physician died at the Shoreham Hotel after a brief tenure. He had been appointed about two weeks earlier to succeed Tryon and took the oath of office in bed due to illness.
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Washington
Newton L. Bates
Navy
Shoreham Hotel
Tryon
Butcher Shot by Highwaymen Near Dayton Home
Julius Kruse a Dayton butcher was shot and killed by three highwaymen on the Beavertown pike near his home as he protected his wife during a robbery attempt. The attack occurred after closing his Brown Street market and no arrests had been made.
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Dayton
Julius Kruse
Beavertown Pike
Kruse
Brown Street
Fifth
Otsaikee
Mob Hunts Prisoner Over Huffman Murder in Indiana
Seventy five masked men gathered at a Brimfield area schoolhouse near Kendallville to pursue a suspect in the Adam Huffman murder. They then path to Albion to seize the prisoner from the county jail, but deputies moved him to safety as the mob dispersed. A shoe found at the murder scene fuels the hunt with rewards over 2500 dollars. Deputy sheriffs protect the hiding suspect L. J. Lovett who fled Brimfield amid the manhunt.
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Kendallville
Ind
Brimfield
Adam Huffman
Albion
Huffman
L. J. Lovett
Admiral Worden Dies After Illustrious Career
Admiral John L. Worden died in Washington today. He commanded the Monitor against the Merrimac at Hampton Roads in the Civil War. Retired in 1886 with full rank and pay of an Admiral, the only such instance. He also received Congress’s thanks for gallantry.
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John L. Worden
Monitor
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Congress
Henry Will Not Run For Congress In Indiana
Indiana Congressman Charles L. Henry announced he will not seek renomination next year citing business duties as Union Traction Company general manager overseeing the Interurban Gas Belt Electric project. The district, the state’s largest, faces a crowded field with candidates from Anderson to Muncie including Hendee Chipman Terhune Todd Peterson Marsh Watts Shockney Cates Bonham Cranor Cromer and Heath among others.
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Anderson
Ind
Charles L. Henry
Union Traction Company
Indiana
E. E. Hendee
M. A. Chipman
J. H. Terhune
Marquis of Salisbury Denies Retirement Rumor
The Marquis of Salisbury telegraphs from Hatfield House Hereford to deny any truth to retiring due to ill health rumors.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
Hatfield House
Hereford
Government expects no delay in Union Pacific sale
Washington reports no current plan to seek a postponement of the November 1 sale of the Union Pacific Railroad by the Omaha circuit court. If bona fide bidders other than the Reorganization Committee need more time to arrange deposits, the Government would request a temporary delay as creditor, but no such case has arisen.
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Xenia Man Seeks Bride Through Ad Marries New York Woman
J C Wilkerson of Xenia 65 marries Miss Nettie Crosby about 40 from Newburg New York after answering a matrimonial ad. She arrived Saturday night and will wed once arrangements are completed. The bride-to-be left for West Alexandria afterward.
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Xenia
J. C. Wilkerson
Nettie Crosby
Newburg
N. Y
Wilkerson
Miss Crosby
West Alexandria
Quinquennial Friends Conference Opens in Indianapolis
The Friends Church begins its quinquennial conference in Indianapolis with events set to start tomorrow evening at the new Quaker Church.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
The
Friends Church
New Quaker Church
Romance in Bryan life hinted at by Kentucky girls
While passing through Kentucky, William Jennings Bryan met a nun at Loretto who whispered she had known him long ago. The moment stirred Bryan and an observer noted a prior connection, though the details remained unrevealed.
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Louisville
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Kentucky
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Nazarine Sisters
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Nobody met Chapman in Toledo on campaign day
Candidate Chapman faced a frosty Toledo reception as he toured the city alone. He lingered at the hotel lobby before County Committee Chairman Curtis and three others met him, then led a brief session. Chapman said he expected to win but offered no reasons. John J. Lentz followed with a lengthy address that left about half the audience yawning and departing.
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Chapman
Teday
Curtis
John J. Lentz
Will Evict Miners Four Hundred Suits of Ejectment Filed
Charleston West Virginia October 18 serious trouble is expected in Kanawha Valley as nearly four hundred eviction suits target miners from company houses. Strikers paraded at Montgomery and Mt Carbon with bands, attempting to disrupt mines but finding no workers. Bitter sentiment grows toward operators as officials warn the State Guard may lack a commander if trouble erupts.
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Mt. Carbon
Nashville
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Arnold Weds a Japanese in London Ceremony
Details reveal Sir Edwin Arnold wed a Japanese lady at St Mathias Church Earnscourt London in a ceremony attended by Sir Arthur Arnold Japanese Minister and spouses. The couple will live on Bolton Gardens London. The bride, brought from Japan, was educated in England. her name is not disclosed.
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Arthur Arnold
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England
Langtry withdraws horses from turf after Chester asylum death
Mrs Lily Langtry withdraws all her horses from racing following the death of Edward Langtry who died Friday night while confined in the asylum at Chester.
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London
Lily Langtry
Edward. Langtry
Chester
Officers Set to Accompany Weyler to Madrid
General Weyler will sail to Spain on October 30 aboard the Monserrat. He travels with Marquis Ahumada General Moncada chief of staff Colonel Escribane staff aide Engineer Berriz Urzaiz Gago Major La Caille Captain Despujols Captain Merry aides-de-camp Captain Count Oropesa Crespi Rodrigo Lieutenant Cavera. Sagasta ill and confined to bed in Madrid. El Heraldo notes suspected filibusterers leaving New York, citing American interference with Spain.
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Will Indict Lynchers in Versailles Mob
Mrs. William Jenkins, widow of a lynching victim from Versailles, met Indiana Governor Mount to seek actions against the mob. Mount affirmed continued pursuit of indictments and promised punishment, while Attorney General Ketcham declined comment on the matter.
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Indianapolis
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Versailles
Lockwood Sentenced for Dynamite Attack in Ohio
Delaware Oct 18 Harry Lockwood of Licking County was given a five year penitentiary term by Judge Jones of Newark for attempting to kill his wife baby and mother in law by placing dynamite in wood used for the kitchen stove at the mother in law s home where the wife had fled.
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Delaware
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Licking County
Judge Jones
Newark
Phaeton Collision Kills 83-Year-Old Man in Wabash
In Wabash Indiana this afternoon Mrs M A Newman phaeton struck Herman Simon about 83 who died at 7 that evening. The buggy driver a small boy did not see Mr Simon.
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Wabash
Ind
M. A Newman
Herman Simon
Son Ends Life After Arrangements for Treatment
Elmer Lantz a 30 year old unmarried man from Greenfield Township Lancaster Ohio shot himself through the heart early this morning after sending his mother for a doctor. He had been in ill health and had agreed to seek asylum for treatment. He hid an old revolver in his bed and killed himself while his mother was away.
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Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
Elmer Lantz
Greenfield Township
Jealous suitor dies in front of sweetheart in Indiana
Edward Stiffler, driven by jealousy after Miss Edna Myers walked home with another, shot himself in the presence of the woman near Selma, DeWitt Sherwood's residence. He had planned to marry her but was spurred by rejection and threats to gain newspaper fame.
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Muncie
Ind
Edward Stiffler
Edna Myers
Howard
Stiffier
Selma
DeWitt Sherwood
Edward
Mrs Harris Returns After Fatal Duel in Gratz Park
Jacob F Harris, acquitted for killing Thomas H Merritt in Gratz Park July 9 while Merritt sat with Harris's wife, has returned to Lexington and now lives on High street with his family. Mrs Harris, also counseled, sought custody of their children, and reconciliation followed after a meeting with her attorney E H Ross.
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Lexington
Jacob F. Harris
Thomas H. Merritt
Gratz Park
Merritt
Falconer
High Street
Harris
E. H. Ross
Supreme Court To Decide Vickers Rights Over Public Poll
County Attorney Bannon received a petition signed by many prominent citizens urging him to file in the Supreme Court to determine Dr. Vickers legal standing regarding the superintendency of the public poll. Bannon says action will be taken within two weeks or at term end.
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Portsmouth
Bannon
Supreme Court
Vickers
Scioto County Common Pleas Court
Divorced After 43 Years in Kentucky Circuit Court
In Lexington on October 18 Judge Parker granted divorce to Mrs Lucy Emison and ordered alimony of five thousand dollars. Defendant W Q Emison a prominent wholesale liquor dealer faced abandonment claims since April 1854 marriage in Scott County. The couple lived together until two years ago. their only child is Mrs Kate Thompson of Louisville, a grandmother.
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Lexington
Parker
Lucy Emison
W. Q. Emison
Scott County
Kate Thompson
Louisville
Terre Haute Street Railway Comes Under Receiver
Terre Haute Indiana October 18 The Terre Haute Electric Street Railway Company is placed in receivership after a city tax levy of 5000 dollars. The firm owes 10000 dollars for street improvements and carries heavy bonded debt. Receiver Russell B. Harrison serves as president while cars halted for hours.
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Terre Haute
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