Thieves Caught After Beer Warehouse Robbery by Bloodhounds
Thieves Henry Stader and W R Riley robed Sam Dahn's beer warehouse opposite Quick's, fleeing with a keg before being tracked by bloodhounds led by Chas Smith. Riley arrested after a dog trail from alleys to 7th and Wilson. Stadler admitted involvement. Budweiser Wright arrested later. Sheriff Cox returned with George Wilson from Rock Creek asylum.
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Smith
Riley
Sheriff Cox
Indianapolis
George Wilson
Rock Creek Township
Cox
Local notes from Columbus and Edinburg list daily life events
Local items report visits by Dr. Dennison Miss Carvin and Henry Wells with families in Columbus and Edinburg. Pension granted to Andrew J. Hunter of Newbern. A jailled Sen. Win Burrell for intoxication. Coal prices expected to fall. Hickory nut hunting described as disappointing. A daily paper may appear with Harry Leeds as editor. Court convened with Judge Baker presiding. Mrs Stitler and daughter faced a noisy crowd at Kirkpatrick sanitarium. A Kentucky man on a half pint of whisky raises concerns of mental imbalance. Mrs Margaret Jones death linked to carbolic acid mistake. Jap Miller, poet, selling notions in Morgan County. Miss Myrthe Wisner to visit Indianapolis relatives.
Washington politics in session length and policy bets
In Washington on November 15 1897 Senators and Representatives discuss the expected length of the next Congress with hopes for a six month session absent major financial legislation. They note President McKinley’s tariff stance and treaty ratification risks over Hawaii as key factors shaping early House and Senate actions.
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Stan
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
A Mile a Minute Big Four Excursion and Locomotive Race
A Big Four excursion from Indianapolis to Cincinnati sparked a rare locomotive race against a Baltimore and Ohio South Western fast train. Thirteen coaches carried about six to seven hundred people as engines battled, smoke filled the air, and spectators cheered from crowded cars. The event closed with praise for the riders and the impressive running qualities of the Big Four engines. Also noted is Mr William Stull's 70th birthday celebration on November 14, 1897 with a large dinner and community tributes.
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Cincinnati
Everal
Bradford visit as wife remains in critical condition
Sick Isaac Bradford of Columbus visits his wife in a Columbus home where she is bedridden most of the time and sits in an invalid chair part of the day. The note adds transport changes on the Louisville division and a venue change in a civil case involving William Washer and Christian Helt.
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Isaac Bradford
Columbus
Tion
Call
J. F.cox
Wm. Washer
Christian Helt
Albert Dunn Struggles After Amity Shooting
Albert Dunn, shot at Amity, remains in critical condition as doctors report his collapse following the jury’s finding about the bullet’s lodging site. The trial’s medical updates center on his ongoing health risk.
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Albert Dunn
Amity
Gxo H Cummins Headquarters for School Books
Gxo H Cummins operates as a headquarters for school books and school supplies at 406 Washington St, Peteree. The note indicates a location and business focus on educational materials.
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Gxo
H. Cummins
Washington St
Peteree
Franklin Falls To Columbus 18 4 In Saturday Gridiron
Franklin was defeated by Columbus 18 to 4 on Saturday at the former city. Ed. Call reports the score and outcome of the game.
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H. F. Sammerer
Eugene Wise
Columbus
Call
Franklin
Blood Poisoning Threatens Port Indiana Youth Wounded
Frank Fowler son of the city marshal was wounded while rabbit shooting near Port Indiana. His companion Frank Hildreth fired, about forty shot removed from the boy’s limbs. Doctors fear blood poisoning may follow. The piece ends with an unrelated product plug and cautions about advertising.
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Crown Port
Ind
Frank Fowler
Fowler
Rabbitt
Frank Hildreth
Local Class Roster Shows Eleven Members and Eager Interest
K Hood draftaman Ree Co notes a class of young men from various fever and professions meeting in the gymnasium. The gymnasium roster lists eleven members with another group of eight and a photography lesson led by E Wineger.
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K. ‘Hood
Draftaman
Ree Co
E. _ Wineger
Monday Literary Club Notes and Local Society
Society item reports the Monday Literary Club program with Aldrich and others, new members elected, and library cooperation. Christmas goods arrive. merchants urge local papers for ads. J A Carter, Chicago crook, jailed in Sandusky to serve two to fourteen years. Inspection train runs Louisville division focusing on track and waters. Several Columbus residents rumored to have hit it big in the Louisiana lottery. Dr Roland of Columbus visiting Greensburg. Fred Howell improving and expected to return to Cincinnati duties. Jesse Barker Typhoid fever case at the jail unchanged.
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J. A. Carter
Chicago
C. M. Keller & Co
Columbus
Carter
Cat Sandusky
Jeff
Journal
Rainy Streets Plunge City Into Horrible Conditions
Weather report notes continuous rain has worsened city streets to a horrible condition. Commodity prices quoted include wheat at 88 to 90 cents and corn at 20 cents, with details unchanged from today.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promise Refund if No Cure
Local ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine relieves symptoms and offers refund if treatment fails. The package lists LB Q on each tablet and price 250. The copy targets druggists and customers seeking a guaranteed remedy.
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Sam Dahn
Quick's Warehouse
John Lyle
Mr. Lyle
Newbern Fair
Oficer Jackson
bin Te Jul
Thieves
Ain Oun Preuktin
Vieid
Ious
Terex
Howard Duil
Chas. Smith
Tth
Central School
Wilson
Wm. Riley
7Th and
Stadler
Atehe
Pence
Wright
English Marinton and
Levenworth
GWG
Evansville
TH. H. Kinney
Mr. Kinney
Geo. Dennison
Sid Call
May Carvin
Harry Scholier
Edinburg
Andrew J. Hunter
Newbern
Henry Wells
Family of Columbus
Ed Call
Sibel
Sey
Win. Burrell
Marshal Schooler
Mandy Lacy
Sid Conger
Flatrock
Ed. XII
Aten
Lewisport
Adams Express
Clark
Hope
Harry Leeds
Record
Baker
John J. Havdrigg
Theensburg News
Kentucky
Margaret Jones
Pridas
Formely
Cal
Win. Schwehine
Sch
Wehin
Jap Miller
Morgan County
Myrthe Wisner
Indiana
Polis
Star Readers
Maryland
Gorman
Baltimore
John A. Kasson
U. S
Wilfrid Laurier
National Recorder
Patent Office
Wedderburn
John Wedderburn
John Wedderburn & Co
Canada
Great Britain
Sherman
Foster
Ers
Wedderburn & Co
Cannon
McKinley
Hawaii
Fuller Swift
Greensburg
North Bend
Ohio & Mississippi
Baltimore & Ohio South Western
Central Station
Big Four
Trautman
Sedamsville
Traut, Mhan
O.S. W
William
Bethany
Stull
Wes
Ly Campbell
John Patt
Erson
Joseph Shafer
Wes Campbell
Jos. F. King
Nashville
Stul
Becca
Cora Campbell
Zetta J. Patterson
Hood
Mr. Stull
John Bradford
Condi
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Star
Otto
C.C
Yesar
T. B. Aldrich
Thankisgiv
Mrs. McSweeney
Will Carlton
Campbell
Elva Beck
Hattie Kirkpatrick
Culture Club
Roland
E. E. Roland
Greensburg News
Fred Howell
Jesse Barker
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