Indiana Democrats Fight Back Over Convention Plans
In Indianapolis March 5 Indiana Democrats oppose restricting election writs and plan retaliatory moves to challenge holdover senators. Democrats seek to divide the Republican delegation and press for a law change while McKinley aides warn against splitting the ticket. The Indiana Republican contest over the 1885 apportionment act prompts swift court action and a quick appeal to the supreme court.
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Gianapolis
Ind
Friends
John C. New
London
Indiana
Friends of New
McKinley
Harrison
New
Senate
Supreme Court
McMasters
Statue of General Grant to be unveiled in Providence
Melzer H Mossman works toward completion of a 32 foot high bronse statue of General Grant to be unveiled April 27 in Providence Rhode Island in front of the Union League club house. The 16 foot figure sits on Quincy granite base and is touted as the finest work by observers who have seen both this piece and Mossman’s Chicago Lincoln Park statue. Costing 27500 dollars the statue features Grant in a long army coat with two rows of buttons an army hat and a sword at his belt.
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Cancover
Mass
Melzer H. Mossman
Gen. Grant
Grant
Union League Club
Providence
R. I
Quincy
Mossman
General Grant
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Ita
Fate of a Prisoner Who Exploded From a Train at Indianapolis
Sheriff Goss of Glenn Hope Pa sought a warrant for Charles Dickey in Huntington and seized him near a Panhandle line. Dickey freed handcuffs, escaped into a closet, then forced a window and was ground under a passing train. He faced criminal libel charges and bond forfeiture. Spring fashions feature Cleary tailors at 118 Harrison Street offering affordable suits and overcoats.
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Indianapolis
Goss
Glenn Hope
Gover Matthews
Charles Dickey
Huntington
Panhandle Road
Dickey
Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington
Frost & Fanshawe at Empire with Two Orphans
The Frost & Fanshawe repertoire company drew a large crowd at the Empire theater last night with Two Orphans. The drama was well acted with superb costuming and strong climaxes keeping the audience engaged through the final act. Tonight they present Ten Nights in a Bar-room, a popular temperance drama.
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Frost & Fanshawe
Empire Theater
Frost & Fanshawe Company
Just Opened Silk Waistlines at Jackson's
Just opened a new line of silks for waists in Persian and Dresden effects. Call and see them. You can also browse fresh fish and oysters at Jackson's, 140 Calhoun Street, phone 314.
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Dresden
Louis Wolf & CO
Arcade
West Berry Street
Jackson's
Calhoun Street
Illinois Railways Statistics 1895 Report Issued
Advance sheets of the Illinois railroad and warehouse commission 1895 report show passenger tariffs under 2.75 cents per mile and freight tariffs under 1.35 cents per ton per mile, far lower than 1870. Last year 63,485,413 passengers were carried with 12 killed and 26 injured per 409,583 passengers. The commission urges operation changes and new laws by the next general assembly.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
No Gold Leaf Money Saved by Trim mings
A long itemized column lists workers at Pittsburg and Wabash shops with returns to duty after illness, funerals, or trips. It notes a dozen absences, a boiler shop absence due to a relative’s death, a fatal accident injury, and the shift away from gold leaf engine trimming at Pittsburg shops. Also covers police court cases, a street yell nuisance, local advertisements, and community notices.
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Pittsburg
Desolution of Copartnership Bourie Trentman Co
Notice that the copartnership Bourie Trentman Co consisting of B A Bourie A Trentman and D P Murphy is dissolved by mutual agreement. The firms name and style Bourie Trentman Co is discontinued and not liable for further obligations unless agreed by the partners.
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Copartnership
Wise Wanted for Embezzlement in Doyle Case
Sheriff guards every depot as John Wise, ex-constable with a shady record, faces arrest on an embezzlement charge filed by James E. Doyle alleging Wise collected funds and misused them. The action seeks damages and notes Wise’s recent notoriety in Rockhill Street musical circles through Jack the Howler’s mention.
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Jack the Howler
Rockhill Street
John Wise
James E. Doyle
Wise
Local residents on visits and society events across town
H Frieberger visits New Haven to see friends while Maggie McDonald of Payne Ohio stays with locals. Mrs Mergentheim leaves Pittsburg for New York and Philadelphia. Mrs W W Fox hosts Calvary U B Aid Society. Beaver Chapel Mission circle entertained by Mrs W M Culver on Miner street. Westminster seminary Mythology club to present program this evening. Dr J H Kappel canvassing for Allen county coroner. Ladies auxiliary of the railroad Y M C A plans a dinner on the 26th.
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H. Frieberger
New Haven
Maggie McDonald
Payne, O
Mergentheim
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
W. W. Fox
West Main Street
Aid Society of Calvary U. B
Beaver Chapel
Mythology Club
Westminster Seminary
J. H. Kappel
Allen County
William J Campbell Dead Noted Chicago Lawyer Politician
William J Campbell longtime Chicago lawyer and Republican national committeeman died from pneumonia after a ten day illness. He recognized his daughter Mary Campbell at bedside before passing. His widow ill at Passavant Hospital and five children mourn his loss.
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Cuicano
William J. Campbell
Chicago
Campbell
Mary Campbell
Passavant Hospital
National Republican Committee
The Coming Woman Lecture At Wayne Street Church
Marion Harland spoke under the name Mrs Terhune at Wayne Street M E church last night discussing the coming woman. She argued women should share work with men but not lose womanly traits and said she does not believe in woman suffrage.
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Terhune
Wayne Street
M. E
Calamity at McDonald and Watt Asks 60,000 Claims
The wholesale grocery firm McDonald & Watt assigned to attorney J M Barrett to cover creditor claims totaling 60 000. Talks with Mansfield grocer P Bissman failed to yield a sale of the business, Barrett failed to arrange a purchase, and city observers fear only partial payment. The firm may pay about 50 cents on the dollar, with suits planned against Mr Bissman for 850 000. The notice continues with local ads from Louis Wolf & Co and obituaries for Mrs Bertie Berghoff and George Kronemiller, plus death notices and a hospital report on 6-year-old Harry Hudgel.
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McDonald & Watt
J. M. Barrett
Peter Bissman
Mansfield, C
McDonald
Post
Bissman
Mansfield
Messrs. McDonald & Watt
United States
Resolutions Move to Compel Action on Cuba Affairs
Washington March 5 Senators Morgan and others press for immediate presidential action on Cuban resolutions. Adams claims Cubans hold more than half Cuba. Allen introduces a resolution to recognize Cuban independence. Boston reports a filibustering expedition forming with 350+ volunteers and arms. Also, Italian ministry resigns. 71 bodies recovered from Kattawitz mine with 50 still missing. Joanstown fire destroys property worth 100000 amid widespread excitement. Local ads note Florida strawberries and other produce for Friday morning.
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Congress
Morgan
Cleveland
Olney
Cuba
Adams
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Boston
Beruin
Kattawitz
Joanstown
Loyal Hall Meeting Voices Support in Democratic Rally
At Loyal Hall last night Hon. E. V. Emrick L. J. Bobilya Ed Parker D. L. Harding W. H. Tigar Robert Shirley and P. W. Shaden gave enthusiastic addresses. Republican friends of C. D. Law met at Puff's hall Hanna street with Captain R. H. Harrison as chairman and J. I. White as secretary. Speakers included C. D. Law E. Cox E. Davis O. Herbert William Turner Al Davis and others. Also advertised special excursion rates via the Nickel Plate Railroad to the southwest on March 10 with M. C. Bakek district passenger agent Fort Wayne Ind.
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Loyal Hall Democracy
E. V. Emrick
L. J. Bobilya
Ed Parker
D. L. Harding
W. H. Tigar
Robert Shirley
P. W. Shaden
C. D. Law
Tenth Ward
Puff’s Hall
Hanna Street
R. H. Harrison
J. I. White
Messrs. C. D. Law
E. Cox
E. Davis
O. Herbert
William Turner
al Davis
Nickel Plate Railroad
M. C. BakEk
Fort Wayne
Ind
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James Smith
Ed White
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Joe Mills
John Evans
Hoosier Manufacturing Company
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J. P. Owens
Albert Beneke
John E. Carson
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J. B. Bernhardt
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Stellhorn
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William Brossard
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John Rost
Christ Rhine
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Christ Snyder
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C. B. Cooper
Frank Cairns
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
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Jerry Bradshaw
Lake Erie & Western Railway
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Jeff Myers
Hardendorf
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John P. Lloyd
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Frank Taylor
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A. P. Buchman
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Royal Arcanum
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Jerry
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Marion Harland
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Mary Mayer
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Hubert Berghoff
Kronemiller
George Kronemiller
South Hanna Street
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Grand Army of the Republic
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Harry
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