Coalition forms to defeat Breidenthal in Kansas race
In Teerra Kansas on December 14, a bloc led by Senator Peifer and ex Congressmen Harrie Denison and Michelown moved to unite anti Breidenthal forces. They aim to block Breidenthal before January 1 as rival candidates enter in about a dozen locations.
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Teerra
Kan
Hse Beer
John W.beidenthal
Peifer
Harrie
Dennison
Michelown
Cheirmar Breidertire
Breidertoal
John L. Sullivan Emerges After Illness in Brooklyn
John L. Sullivan returned to the streets today after weeks under doctor care at his Brooklyn home. He appeared gray and noticeably changed with a muffled beard, bandaged arm in a sling, and a hat still healing while he endures pain.
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John L. Sullivan
Brookye
President Cleveland Arrives in North Carolina
President Cleveland arrived at the station at 7 10 PM to a crowd of about five hundred. He appeared on the rear platform of his private car and greeted attendees, spending fifteen minutes shaking hands and inviting Postmaster Callowayworth and other citizens to board briefly. He left at 7 40 PM and told an Associated Press reporter his stay would depend on needs in Washington.
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Cleveland
Callingeworth
Associated Press
Nort Carolina
Washington
Courier Journal to switch to Twice-a-Week format in 1897
Louisville paper will publish Wednesdays and Saturdays, expanding to twelve pages weekly from ten. Wednesday focuses on news and politics while Saturday becomes a family page with stories, pictures, poetry, and sketches. Henry Watterson to contribute editorials. price remains one dollar yearly. Forecasts: cloudy with rain in Indianapolis area before evening Tuesday.
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Courier Journal
Louisville, & C
Henry Watterson
Getting Ready for Business by Monarchist Proposal
A Louisville man proposes forming an absolute monarchy and seeks an option on Queen Liliuokalani, signaling an audacious bid that aims to transform political structure and royal rights. The report notes the unusual plan and its potential implications.
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Louisville
Liliuokate
Chicago
Newa
Local Volunteers Rally for Cuba Cause at South Buckeye
An unnamed man at 9 South Buckeye Street organizes a volunteer corps to support Cuba. He has gathered several recruits and plans to muster a local company to oppose Spanish forces, aiming to mobilize residents for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koxomo
Snprana
Gaynetranger
South Buckeye Street
Cuba
WEETHEART S GRAVE SUICIDE ATOSBURY SHOT
A man named Wright son of Thomas Wright a noted local insurer killed himself by shooting in the heart at the grave of Mrs Osborne. He held a crucifix and a rosary while reciting the Lord s Prayer. He visited the graveside in the morning before the act.
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Toteco
O. Dee
Edmund &. Wright
Thomas HW. Wright
Mre
Osborne
Ecorsnanion
Clemency Sought for Stapleton in Shooting Case
A clemency petition will be sent to the governor asking mercy for Will Stapleton who was sentenced to prison for shooting his son in law Cherlie Derste. Delays may push transport to the penitentiary as the petition is considered. Derst eloped with Stapleton's daughter and later deserted her. evidence indicated Stapleton fired first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exderson
Will Stapleton
Cherlie Derste
Urbana High School building destroyed by fire
The Urbana High School building, completed in 1974 at a cost of 880000, was totally destroyed by a nighttime fire. Insurance coverage totals 20000 across six companies. origin under investigation with the blaze starting in the attic and damages described as the most expensive edifice in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cqbana
Urbana High School
Nebraska Judge Rules Omaha Curfew Ordinance Unconstitutional
Judge Baker ruled Omaha cannot enforce a curfew ordinance on minors under 1 year of age and blocked its operation. The decision centers on a state statute limiting magistrates from punishing minors and directing cases to district court. Rose Crone, the only minor arrested, had the case dismissed as a test.
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Baker
Omaha
Justice of the Peace
Rose Crone
Bonn
Crone
Sunday at Canton
A Philadelphia Times note observes Mrs. McKinley’s travel and a new bridegroom’s longing for telegrams and long distance chats. It mentions Star’s good health and enjoyment in Chicago and hints at a political remark about Jackson’s day becoming Civil Service jubilation if a democracy breach persists.
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Canton. O
Philadelphia Times
Candle Factory Fire Destroys Standard Oil Building
A three story brick candle factory of the Standard Oil Company on James Street in Cleveland was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss to building and stock is about 50000 dollars with insurance estimated at 38000.
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Cleveland, O
Standard Oil Company
James Street
No Afraid of His Wife
A Boston Transcript clipping notes Fogg recounting a club conference where all but one man admitted fear of his wife. The twist reveals the lone unmarried man was without a wife, creating the humorous punchline.
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Fogg
Boston Transcript
Local Primary Chooses Candidate for Appointment
In Yhorntown a postmortem primary selected Rev. G. B Buckles as the preferred candidate among twelve contenders for an upcoming appointment. S. Potts did not actively run but may pursue a petition as Congress member Landis warned elections without his approval gain no traction.
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Tearsrows
Yhorntown Postessive
S. Buckles
S. Potts
Eled Landis
Marion man jailed for bank fraud by false pretenses
Last evening C. C. Layman, an insurance agent from Marion, Ind., was brought to this city by Detective Page and jailed. He is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses from the Second National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricawonpd, Inc
C. C
Marion
Imd
Page
Seqcnd National Bank
Plants in Anderson and Alexandria Run at Full Blast
The Union Steel Works in Alexandria started today and the Anderson window-glass plant began full operation in Anderson marking a return to fall production in both major manufacturing centers after two years. The Courier Journal notes the shift as a notable sign for the period.
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Anderson, Inc
Union Steel Works
Alexandria
Anderson
Superstitions Delay Weekend Labor In Indianapolis Journal
Weary Watkins cites people avoiding starting work on Friday while comment by Didma Dawson denies any weekday taboo. The Indianapolis Journal quotes opinions on superstition and work commencement across days of the week.
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Weary Watkins
Didma Dawson
Railroad Man Wins After New Trial Award
Lewis Convoyer of Vincennes sued B and O S W Railroad after a wagon collision left him injured. A Pike County jury awarded 45 500, a new trial granted, and the jury yesterday reduced damages to 3 000 for Convoyer.
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Derrersgema, Inc
Lewis Convoyer
Vincenes
B. and
O.S. W
Jane
Pike County
Cornever
Congressman Barrett Pushes Cabinet Members From Congress
The Courier Journal notes Congressman Barrett of Massachusetts proposed a bill to appoint Presidential Cabinet members from both houses of Congress. The item suggests the congressman has long promoted himself and maintains his record in this stance.
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Barrett
Mescachusetts
Congress
Courier Journal
Death and Burial Of Tessie Milford
Coroner notified of the queer death and burial of Tessie Milford twelve year old adopted daughter of Mrs Dick inson. The child was found dead in bed and buried without a physician undertaker or minister. A neighbor reported the death to the coroner.
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Suecexville
Kec
Tessie Milford
Dickinson
Meeting at City Hall for Cuban freedom support
A large audience gathered at City Hall this afternoon to back Cuban freedom. Two hundred attendees included about a hundred women and notable speakers Andrew Jackson Houston led and gave a defining address. Carlos Werth and H C Star annon delivered remarks and strong resolutions were adopted.
Ambassadors Demand Recall of Crete Official
The Ambassadors of the Powers urge the Porte to recall Special Envoy to Crete, Srad-ed-Bin-Pasha, within forty eight hours for thwarting reforms. Reforms included appointing a Christian Governor, granting economic autonomy with tribute, European-led gendarmerie reform, and Crete's judiciary independence via a high court at Canea.
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Constantingple
Porte
Crete
Srad-ed-Bin- Pasha
Christain
Canea
Traveling men support 2-cent railroad fare at Vigo mass meeting
A mass meeting of traveling men and sympathizers in Terre Haute Indiana declared unanimously for a 2-cent railroad fare. A committee will lobby the upcoming legislature, with an organized effort to be sent from Vigo county. Attorney Wm Waltman presented the case in the circuit court for the state on relation of Samuel Innoteed on Tunis Nading alleging damages of 400 dollars.
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Terre Havre
Ind
Dev
Vigo County
Wm. Waltman
Indiana
Samuel
Tunis
Nading
Dam
Call for Senate Inquiry Over Maceo Killing
The Foreign Relations Committee is urged to investigate the assassination of Antonio Maceo in Cuba. Florida Democrat proposes three resolutions demanding a formal inquiry and a report to the Senate on the alleged treacherous act and its implications for civil war norms and international law.
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WashineTon
D.C
Dee
Call Dem
Florida
Dexo
Anto i Maceo
Idea
Antonio Maceo
Uoter
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Two Life Prisoners Paroled in Indiana Clemency Granted
William R Taylor and William Kurtz were released on parole from Indiana State Prison South Jeffersonville yesterday morning. Gov Matthew clemency extended for both men who entered confinement in 1879 and 1893 respectively after murder convictions in Terre Haute and Evansville. Both crimes were attributed to women in the report.
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William R Taylor
William Kurtx
Indiana State Prison
Jeffersonville
Matthewa
Taylor
Kurtz
Terre Haute
Evansville
Rehearing for Scott Jackson Sought in Kentucky
Clerk Adame of the Court of Appeals received a letter from Scott Jackson's attorney L J Crawford requesting a motion for thirty days to file a petition for a new hearing. The motion will be acted on tomorrow in Frankfort Kentucky.
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Frankfort
Dee
Adame
Court of Appeals
Scott Jackson
L. J. Crawford
Hayue Returns Home Amid McKinley Appointment Gossip
Cleveland dispatch says Chairman Hayue returned from Philadelphia and declined to comment on rumors about appointing President elect McKinley. A Turf, Field and Farm notice cites McKinley with a popular vote plurality and electoral majority, reinforcing bets on Kentucky.
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Cleveland
Hayue
Philadelphia
Kinley
Kentucky
Turf, Field and Farm
McKinley
Courier Journal
PERSONALS INDIANAPOLIS VISITS AND TRIPS
A series of short notes lists residents and visitors. C J Remy visits Indianapolis while H L Spain arrives from the same city. Herry Schuler spends Sunday in Edinburg. Ira Smith comes from Taylorville. Patrick Oster southbound yesterday. Jerry Simpson heads to Cincinnati Wednesday. Rev Swift leaves for Royal Center this morning. Miss Tony Lindsey returns from Madison. George Schowe visits from Indianapolis. Richard Thomas and W C Davie back in Indianapolis after a road trip. Lillie Doaner and Willa Spargeon northbound. Clara Lienberger returns to Terre Haute after visiting Brazil. Stella Greenfield from Orphans Home moves to Northfield Minnesota to live with aunt Dr and Mrs Butler. Lila Keyes, Bloomington student, will holiday home soon. Geo Wood of Franklin visits. Mrs C B Kere travels to Greensburg. E I Huber goes to Cincinnati. Rev W Curtis to Greensburg. Frank Stickens of Waymansville spends Sunday with friends. Father Steigwald of Greensburg visits Father Easter, returns home in evening.
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Tony Lindsey
Madison
George Schowe
Indianapolis
McLaughlin
Richard Thomas
W. C. Davie
Lillie Doaner
Willa Spargeon
Misa Clara Lienberger
Robert Lienberger
Terre Haute
Frank Stickens
Waymansville
Father Steigwald
Greensburg
Missing Robby Gaddie prompts search in Columbus area
On Dec 4 a concert closed a singing school at Trinity six miles east of Columbus. Robby, son of Robert Gaddis of Clifty township, vanished after the family left. A note said he had gone. his horse later returned loose. If found, notify Robbert Gaddie in Columbus for reward.
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Trinity
Columbus
Robert Gaddis
Clifty Township
Hobby
Robby
Robbert Gaddie
Ind
Ropert Gappis
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Etemond
Kokomo
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Stapleton
Cubana
Nebraska
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Canton
Mr. McKinley
Jackson
Big Candle Factory
Anderson and Alexadria
Railroad
Tu Guba
Maceo
Senator Call
Olution
Foreign Committee
Yester
Col. Crawford
Hanna Bank
Otto
C.J. Remy
H. L. Spain
Herry Schuler
Edinburg
Ira Smith
Tayloraville
Pather Oster
Jerry Simpson
Cincinnati
Wedneday
Rev. Swift
Royal Center, Ind
Stella Greenfield
Orphans Home
Northfield
Minnesota
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