Kipling Balestier Hearing Ends With Grand Jury Tie
Brattleboro officials report Justice Newton binds Beaty Balesier over to the September grand jury with a 400 dollar bond. Kipling defends his actions, claiming he built a 50000 dollar house to employ his brother in law Balestier, whose conduct and debts are under dispute. The scene drew about 290 citizens and a festive crowd tone as Kipling’s testimony is described.
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Brarr Lenone
Justice Newton
Beaty
Balestier
Grand Jury
Festival Hall
William S. Newton
Daniel Webster
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Brattleboro
Beatty Balestier
Paris restaurant owner fatally shot after denying drink
In Paris Kentucky on May 18 Jack Alexander well known restaurateur and Jefferson Davis relative was shot by L and N brakeman William Steers after refusing service. Steers returned with a revolver and fired hitting Alexander near the spinal column before fleeing to the depot. Alexander死able. Steers jailed.
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Paris
Jack Alexander
Jefferson Davis
William Steers
Steers
Alexander
German Baptist Meeting Ottawa May 1896 and rail fare
The German Baptist meeting set for Ottawa Kansas May 26 to 29 1896 with Wabash Railroad offering round trip fares plus 2 dollars on select sale dates May 18 22 23 and 25 1896 good for 30 days return. Time tables and details via Wabash agents or connecting lines. Also report on Kalamazoo Bnai B'rith convention May 13 1896 discussing endowment plan and revised dues schedule with ages 21 30 12 dollars 31 40 15 41 50 20 51 and up 24 and a banquet with toastmaster Samuel Fosse.
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Wabash Railroad
Ottawa
Kan
Kallamazoo
Mich
B’nai B'rith
Stein
Chicago
American House
Samuel Fosse
Order of
B’nai B’rith
Henry Greenebaum
A. Norden
E. K
Chicago favored by funds as St Louis heads lean
A rail official warned of small crowds at the St Louis Republican convention due to early nomination deals. Chicago appears financially better supported and may draw more visitors, while eastern clubs curb train orders. The Chefoo affair involves Russian steps near Port Arthur. London reports protest by British and German ministers.
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St. Louis
Chicago
London
Pekin
Russia
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Kischo Bay
St. Petersburg
New York
United States
John McKelvey
Coumsos
Paul
Fort Wayne to Chicago Nickel Plate Service Daily
Nickel Plate road offers a daily year round service from Fort Wayne to Chicago priced at four dollars. The schedule promises consistent departures and a steady connection for travelers seeking a reliable cross state trip aboard the line.
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Fort Wayne
Chicago
Brooklyn Sets Speed Mark on Delaware Run
The cruiser Brooklyn returned to Cramps shipyard after a triumphant Delaware River voyage with a 21.07 knot speed test. Officials expect completion and an official trial by July, with an unofficial run slated for September.
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Putwaretrais
Brooklyn
Cramps
Delaware River
Capes
Abou
Home Secretary rejects Maybrick release call in Commons
In London on May 13 the House of Commons heard Liberal MP Dr J G B Clark ask Sir Matthew Ridley about Lord Chief Justice Russell's suggestion that Florence Maybrick be freed. Ridley said he received the intimation but would not appoint a commission of inquiry, believing the right course had been taken. A separate travel note mentions daily Wabash railroad service to New York.
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London
House of Commons
J. G. B. Clark
Caithnesshire
Home Secretary
Matthew White Ridley
Baron Russel
Kilowen
Florence Maybrick
Saloon conflict and court actions headline local docket
A saloonkeeper assault case led to a knife incident as Elizabeth Hesserd charged Herbert Beers, with a writ of attachment for George Miller who aided a Decatur robbery, and several figures facing Nicholson law violations. Additional notes include divorce for Mary D Brown and minor liquor sales fines.
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Elizabeth Hesserd
Huser
Herbert Beers
Beers
George A Miller
Grand Rapids
Decatur
Decateur
Clausmier
A. Vogely
John Ruppel
Hugo Blumbach
John Christian
Mary D. Brown
Frank Brown
Mary D. Perry
Louis
Henry Friday
Hugh McFadden
Justice Bullerman
Clement
Zulu Township
Justice France
Board of Commissioners
Gender & Paeschke Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Death of Dr D L L Harris After Sudden Illness
Dr D L L Harris died at 10 15 PM from the infirmities of old age. He complained of dizziness at 9 PM and doctors McOscar and Martz could not avert his death. Born in Ohio, he was 78 and moved to the city about 18 years ago to practice medicine. His passing is a severe shock to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.L. L. Harris
Fort Wayne Set For Log Rollers Camp Baseball Clash
Fort Wayne faces the Jacksons in their next game at the latter’s home after a rough day. The Colts then meet the Jacksons Friday and Saturday before traveling to Saginaw for a series with that team. Jackson proves a strong, evenly matched opponent and last city contest at Lakeside Park was highly praised.
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Fort Wayne
Jacksons
Colts
Saginaw
Jackson
Lakeside Park
Saginaw trio reshapes plans as Colts face tough test
The Saginaw team is reorganizing and the Tebeau's Colts likely must show strong play to beat them when they go there. After the Saginaw game the Colts return to Fort Wayne for a series with Toledo. If lively work with Ohio rivals doesn’t occur, fortunes may shift.
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Saginaw
Tebeau
Colts
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Ohio
New Castle
Washington
O’brien
Ed Berland
Grove City
Wheeling
Youngstown
Lawyers Court
Baseball Club
Princess Rink
Renal
Indiana state baseball league forms with top cities listed
Stevens of Hamilton Ohio pitched Saturday in a trial for a release and would have beaten Wheeling with proper support. Projectors favor an Indiana state league with Muncie Anderson Logansport Kokomo Marion and Terre Haute as likely cities.
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Stevens
Hamilton
Wheeling
Muncie
Anderson
Logansport
Kokomo
Marion
Terre Haute
Miss Carrie Harris Shot During Threats from Unknown Spr
Elkhart Indiana May 13 Miss Carrie Harris daughter of Conductor Charles C Harris was shot in the arm while on a rear walk. The assailant is unidentified amid threats from letters in a disguised hand. Police investigate.
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Exxenant
Ind
Carrie Harris
Charles C. Harris
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Prunes Exhibit At Fort Wayne Santa Clara Car
Fort Wayne visitors tour the Wabash depot to inspect the Santa Clara company exhibit car. They sample prunes prepared for table and wines and act pleased the grand show has brought this display to Fort Wayne.
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Wabash Depot
Santa Clara Company
Fort Wayne
Late Locals Brief Items From The City
Two Electric Works employees injured this morning. Andy Scherer named sanitary police officer. Peter McCormick jailed for ai days by Mayor Scherer. Visitors include E. H. Franklin Huntington and George and S. Stein Goshen. Daughters of Isabella finish a crazy quilt. International Business College plans Rome City excursion June 12. tickets $1 with cut rate at 25 West Washington. Gner of East Washington injured by fork prong. New drinking fountains distributed at several street corners. one to be added at Main street bridge east end. Herman Siemon wooden wedding celebrated with a large group at a progressive Pedro.
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Andy Scherer
Peter McCormick
Scherer
E. H. Franklin
Huntington
George
S. Stein
Goshen
Vine Redelsheimer
Seattle
Annie Fisher
Waterloo
J. T. Young
Isabella
International Business College
Rome City
West Washington Street
Gner
East Washington Street
Buchanan and
Hanna Streets
Lafayette Street
Taber
Fairfield Avenue
Poplar Street
Fourth and Wells Streets
Main Street
Herman Siemon
Pedro
Messrs
and Mesdames F. Sihler
A. W. Siemon
W. Paul
H. J. Meyer
J. Landenberberger
H. Roberton
W. White
A. Schust
H. Tresselt
T. Seemeyer
O. Gross
Frurr House Offers Bargains on Butter Eggs and Meats
Advertised prices highlight 20¢ per bushel for grain and 80 dozen eggs. Dairy butter at 122¢ per pound, Good Jar Butter 8c, Best Hams 10c per pound, Shoulders 6c per pound, and English Breakfast Bacon 8c per pound from Frurr House.
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Frurr House
Ex President and Mrs Harrison Plan Cottage Progress Visit
Ex President and Mrs Harrison arrived by Southwestern limited in Utica New York and soon left for their Adirondack summer home Third Lake. They will stay only a few days to oversee the building of their handsome cottage and studied the plans in the waiting room.
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Utica
Harrison
Southwestern Limited
Third Lake
Adirondacks
Under the Table Fort Wayne Boy Explores Government
A Fort Wayne youth investigates how the country is governed in a school or community setting, examining civic structures, leadership roles, and the functions of local and national government through hands on research. He questions processes and outlines how laws are made and enforced.
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Fort Wayne
Hall Money Fight Eyewitness Tale From Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne reader Homer Stewart witnessed the Hall Money congress clash from under a table. He preserved the ink stand and a glass spongeholder as relics after Money was struck and nearly choked. The episode, reported in the Fort Wayne Post, is recounted in Stewart’s pantomime eyewitness account.
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Congressman Hall
Missouri
Money
Mississippi
Capitol
Fort Wayne
Homer Stewart
A. H. Stewart
Washington
Homer
Post
George Belott
You Can Make $5 By Buying Your Summer Suit
Des Moines on May 13 reports meetings of Iowa Fire Insurance alliance governors and the Iowa Field club. The rating machinery, worth thousands, will be disposed to an independent rater to test maintaining future rates. Nickel Plate agents earn one day limit tickets at a one fare rate.
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Nickel Plate Road
Baltimore Baseball Telegram Warns St Louis Over Gate Receipts
Baltimore on May 18 reports President Vonderhors of the Baltimore Baseball Club sent a telegram to Von der Ahe of St. Louis accusing him of attaching gate receipts and warning that the club’s slab will not appear in the city again if the practice continues.
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Baltimore
Vonderhors
Baltimore Bass Ball Club
von der Ahe
St. Louis
Chicago Produce Market May Grain Quotes
Chicago market reports May closing and July opening prices for Wheat, Corn, and Oats, with September openings and closings. Includes Parx May quotes and July/September figures, reflecting trading activity and bid asks.
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Chicago
Desperado Razes Pensioner in Darlington Highway Robbery
Francis Brusco, an aged pensioner from Darlington, Ind., was attacked on a rural road by Chester Gray who robbed him and left him near a culvert. Bloodhounds traced Gray after an eight hour chase. Gray was captured and jailed in Crawfordsville for $1,500 bail as Brusco lay critically ill.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Francis Brusco
Darlington
Chester Gray
Gray
Grey
Bruso
Turnings Off To Let Younger Men Take Their Places
Personal news from shop and depot highlights J R Diddle becoming a brakeman on the Nickel Plate and Williard Knight at Grand Rapids on electric company business. Fireman G Van Osdale reports for duty after illness. I B Garvis returns from Andrews. An injury at Western Gas Construction and a tumor removal for William Cutler are noted. A new car house is under construction by Consolidated Electric Railway from Railroad to Chestnut streets. Charles E Wright and bride depart for Springfield Illinois to begin a new life. The Erie plans to equip 5000 Lake Erie & Western freight cars and 60 engines with air brakes. many older workers are being replaced by younger staff, stirring concern. The Lake Shore speed record engine is contrasted with the Empire State Express design, prompting questions about engine choices. A Pennsylvania Lines freight official comments on steady traffic and cautious optimism for prosperity.
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G. van Osdale
Pittsburg
I. B. Garvis
Wabash
Andrews
F.5. Schmidt
Western Gas Construction Company
Dr. Duemling
William Cutler
Standard Wheel Works
St. Joseph Hospital
Consolidated Electric Railway Company
South Power House
Railroad Street
Chestnut Street
Charles E. Wright
Bride
Springfield
Wright
Lake Erie & Western
Erie
Erie Company
Lake Shore
New York Central
Empire State Express
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
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Rudyard
Mrs. Kipling
Beatty
Francis Goodhue
Frank Bliss
Haskins
Ater
Mr. Kipling
M. E
Cleveland
B. F. Horner
Wilder
Mernaugh
The
Gen’s Pass
Tkt. Agt
St. Louis, Mo
Kalamazoo
Telegraph News
Trenton
N. J
McKinley
New Jersey
Delaware
Ridley
Grand Central Station
New York City
Perch
Fort Eertie
Newcastle
Jackson Washington
Earl Thurston
Hidden Fue
Elkhart
Prunes
Michigan
the Adirondacks
Battle Creek
Indiana
A. F. Schoch
West Mar
Des Moines
Chicago Produce Market
Erie Road
J.R. Diddle
Williard Knight
Electric Corporation
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