Harrison Willing but Not Desiring Nomination
Indianapolis dispatch reports Politicians question General Harrison stance on a presidential bid. A Cincinnati source says he will not decline the nomination yet does not seek a second term, fearing it would mar his record and happiness. He stresses the honor of a nomination remains, while avoiding Washington and a renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harrison
Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette
New York
White House
Executive Mansion
Washington
Cleveland
State makes a poor case in Shoup murder trial
In Monticello on December 14 the State vs George Shoup rested its case claiming two scalp wounds on the back of the head caused death. Defense witnesses argued that superficial skull exams are insufficient and that the head injuries may have resulted from falls during epileptic fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
George Shoup
White County
Cass County
Downey
Hetherington
Nowise
Strange burial tale from Van Buren township in Brazil
Two Van Buren boys report watching a lantern lit buggy stop in a wood and a man and woman bury a coffin, later found disturbed by the coroner. In Frankfort, Amos Slotter pursues marriage via matrimonial ad but widow Sarah Phillips ends engagement after investigation. In Lebanon, a girl shoots her brother while playing with a pistol saying play like I kill you. An opera company stranded in Indianapolis after a benefit fails to raise funds. Judge Ellison rules on Nicholson bill litigation in Anderson. Duck Hunter arrested for allowing others to hunt on his property.
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Brazil
van Buren Township
Frankfort
Amos Slotter
Sarah A. Phillips
Lima
Phillips
Slotter
Lebanon
Ellis Price
Nicholson
Anderson
Ellison
Circuit Court
Duck Hunter
Saloon Law Ruling Narrowed After Night Hour Case
Judge Ellison based his ruling on strict construction finding a saloonkeeper must violate every section of the law to incur a fine, effectively undermining the Nicholson bill. Separately, Henry Young seeks peace against his father after a heated dispute, and Governor Matthews’s ill daughter draws family concern as health improves. Elope notices flood in from several counties listing pairs eloping to Louisville.
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Ellison
Nicholson
Shelbyville
Henry Young
James C. Young
Indianapolis
Matthews
Coates College
Terre Haute
Divorce Granted After Short Marriage at Depauw University
In Greencastle Judge McGregor awarded a divorce to Mrs Bertha Darnall Stanton and ordered alimony of $100. She sought $5,000. The couple, former Depauw students, lived together less than two years with the plaintiff graduating in 1892.
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Greencastle
McGregor
Bertha Darnall Stanton
Depauw University
Democratic committee to pick 1846 convention site
The Democratic national committee meets in Washington on January 16 to determine the venue and timing for the 1846 Democratic convention. An obituary note lists H S Bundy 78 in Cincinnati and others. crimes involve postal inspectors probing Thomas and Co and Pattison group in Omaha and Chicago. Three highwaymen rob Campbell and nephew in Chicago coal office, taking 50 and a watch. Pearl Barton of Wilkes-Barre dies after long sleep.
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Democratic National Committee
Washington
Cincinnati
H. S. Bundy
Grand Rapids
Mich
van. KH. Young
Galena
Charlies Fleck
James Birkette
Irwin
San Francisco
Thomas & Co
Rialto
Pattison & Co
Omaha
Market Report and Grain Prices Across Cities and Commodities
New York and Chicago supply and finance data show money on call at 2 percent, mercantile paper 5 percent, with steady sterling exchange and government bonds. Chicago Board of Trade quotes reveal wheat, corn, oats, and pork and beef futures, while Chicago live stock at Union Stock Yards lists hogs, cattle, and sheep prices and receipts for the day.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Burbanks
Illinois
Cape Cod
Union
Texas
Making up the House committees proves a hard task
Washington December 14 special reports that Speaker Reed faces a difficult duty in forming the next congress committees. Conflicts over seniority and rivalries among Republicans spark intrigue as younger members seek prized chairmanships and seasoned veterans defend long held claims.
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Washington
House
Reed
Friends of
Committee On Appropriations
General Henderson
Iowa
Cannon
Illinois
Uncle Sam
Henderson
Rpublican
Congress
House of Representatives
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Chronicle
Mrs. Charlotte Henderson dies at 149 Barr street aged 45 after long illness. Daughters Mrs. F. K. Niece Lima Ohio and Mrs. F. H. Page ler Pontiac Illinois plus son Harry Henderson survive. Funeral arrangements pending. John M. Koehler age 22 dies of typhoid at South Lafayette street. funeral Monday afternoon. Caroline Belchin dies at 54 East Main street of peritonitis. 30 years old. Elizabeth Benz to be buried privately at 78 Dawson street tomorrow afternoon. Little son of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Miller buried at 275 East Jefferson street this afternoon. J M Taylor age 24 dies at South Calhoun Street home from typhoid fever. son of John A. Taylor. funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Charlotte Henderson
Harry C. Henderson
Barr’ Street
May Gable
Madison Street
F. K
Lima
John M. Koehler
South Lafayette Street
Belchin
Caroline Belchin
Frank Belchin
East Main Street
Elizabeth Benz
Dawson Street
H. V. Miller
East
Jefferson Street
J. M. Taylor
South Calhoun Street
John A. Taylor
Councilman McDonald’s brief Fort Wayne absence explained
The Post reports Councilman McDonald was away due to an unexpected firm failure in Albion. He rushed to secure himself and local creditors, tried to delay the pole ordinance vote, but could not return by rail that night. His absence was for urgent business, not avoidance, per McDonald.
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H. Mcdonald
Albion
McDonald
Lary declares victory for Housesmiths at labor federation
F P Lary reports to the Federation of Labor that the strike is won and strikers have achieved their demands. The convention debates streetcar mail service, eight hour day plans, contract observance, and the London Socialist Congress invitation amid sharp rhetoric. Abe Taylor is executed for murder of Alamosa City Marshal Emerson.
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New
Wic
Federation of Labor
F. P. Lary
Housesmiths’ Union
United States
F. H. Diehl
Committee On
Gelegatus
London
Pomeroy
Canon City
Colo
Abe Taylor
Penitentiary
Emerson
Alamosa
News From Norfolk Delayed By Telegraph Wires Down
NorFock Virginia December 14 reports no news of President Cleveland as telegraph lines fail between here and Hatteras and no vessels arrive from the Carolina sounds due to heavy gales.
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NorFock
Cleveland
Here
Hatteras
Carolina Sounds
Death of Father Leak In Atchison pastor age noted
Atchison Kansas December 14 Father Leak longtime Methodist minister who served seventy years died yesterday afternoon in Atchison He was father to Rev T J Leak a noted Chicago preacher CardinaI Paul Melchier died in Rome this morning
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Atchison, Kan
Leak
T. J. Leak
Chicago
Local Socials and Civic Hints Circle South Side Pedro Tonight
The South Side Pedro club meets at 486 South Harrison with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Warner hosting. F I Brown buys a residence on Fairfield avenue in South Wayne and will begin improvements. A neighborhood gathering at Mrs. G E Bursley’s house greets Mrs Poor, guest of Mrs S B Bond. Skaters enjoy good ice as reservoir lake is scraped. City officials weigh erecting electric light on the island. J I F club hosts progressive Pedro at Miss Jennie Wright’s Lavina street home. prizes awarded to Miss Wright, Mr Browand, and consolations to Miss Patton, Mr Majors, with participants named.
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South Side
Pedro Club
T. C. Warner
South Harrison Street
F. I. Brown
South Wayne
Fairfield Avenue
G. E. Bursley
Progressive Pedro
Jennie Wright
Lavina Street
Miss Wright
Mr. Browand
Miss Patton
Mr. Majors
Hessie Barringer
Josie Curtin
Emma
Mary Arnold
Nellie Patton
Messrs
Christ Browand
Will Saber
Will Gehring
John Majors
Alfred Noll
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Gen. Harrison
Bhoup
Shoup
Opera Company
Digby Bell Opera Company
Gov. Matthews
Squires
Jeffersonville
A. J. Bartlett
Dollie Perkins
John Duncan
Hannah Smith
Bloomfield
William Brown
Elsie Whitcombe
Nelson County
John Cochran
Bettie Sharpe
William Whitney
Effie Hall
Louisville
James Hilliard
Laura Cunningham
Oldham County
Gifford
Howesville
William Cahill
Doxey
American Plate Glass Company
Alexandria
Martinsville
Sallie Morman
Morgantown
Evansville
George Rubright
Carrie Daum
Rubright
New York Financial
Warren Werirwan
Harry Henderson
Koehler
BENZ
Taylor
M’donald
Lary
The
Father Leak
Aldine Restaurant
Rome
Cardinal Paul Melchiers
NEWS
Everett & Doud
Nat. Bank
Calhoun and
Berry Sts
South Side Wall Paper Store
S. Calhoun
Hanna, Force, John and
Gay Streets
Frank G. Klotz
Koons
Schlenk
South
Calhoun Street
Kernan
Phillip Grap
Lafayette Street
Taber St
West Side
Calhoun
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