Private purse proposed for Corbett Fitzsimmons bout
New York November 11 The plan to fund a private fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons gains traction as Jake Wunderlich offers 1000 toward a 10000 purse and urges nine more backers to join. The arrangement would allow the two to fight in private to decide supremacy with Corbett possibly returning to competition if he defeats Lanky Bob.
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New Yon
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jake
Wunderlich
Windermere
Gladiators
Lord Dunraven Attacks NYC Yacht Officials Over Defender Controversy
A London Field letter by Lord Dunraven charges C Oliver Iselin and the New York Yacht Club with unfair practices in Defender races. He accuses lightening the Defender, improper load water line marking, and course bias by the tug captain and stake boat. The NYYC reacts with anger as Albert Powers is advertised at Home Billiard Hall tonight.
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New York
Lord Dunraven
London
Defender
New York Yacht Club
C. Oliver Iselin
Cup Committee
Dunraven
Hyslop
Family troubles in court in Indiana with slander suit
James I. Lacy sues his father in law N. M. Meeks for 10000 dollars alleging slander and alienation of his wife’s affections. The case cites a prominent county family and notes a 22 year marriage with persistent influence from Mrs. Lacy’s father. A separation followed by reconciliation failed and a divorce suit by Mrs. Lacy is pending. Three children reside with the wife and grandfather.
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Franquin
Ind
James ID. Lacy
W. A. Johnson
White & White
N. M. Meeks
Quail Slaughter Opens After Expired Indiana Law
Reported by farmers across Indiana shows increased quail numbers this season as drought during hatching is blamed. Sen. Charlie Gruber reportedly bagged quail and pheasants between Berne and Bluffton. Lake Erie & Western offers Atlanta train tickets in November and December 1895 at 816.25 good for 10 days of expo travel.
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Bob White
Indiana
Charlie Gruber
Senate
Broadway
Berne
Bluffton
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Atlanta, Ga
Russian thistle reaches the East after South Dakota debut
The Russian thistle, first seen in South Dakota in 1893, has spread eastward. The fragment mentions an arrival via cattle car and hints at a Young Men's Christian meeting, plus an upcoming sale by Lake Erie & Western on November 7 and 9 with a single fare noted.
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New York
South Dakota
Terre Haute
Lake Erie & Western
Indiana Republicans Poised to Oust Chairman Gowdy
In Indianapolis on November 20 the Republican state conference is called with broad invitation. Nebeker is favored to replace Gowdy as party chairman amid intra party frictions. Rivalry between Fairbanks and McKean grows as senatorial activity increases and governor prospects stir debates about 1892 Harrison influence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Committee
Gowdy
Nebcker
EB. H. Nebeker
Harrison
Nebeker
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
William R. McKeen
Terre Haute
Fairbanks
McKeen
General Harrison
Mr. Fairbanks
Daniel W. Voorhees
Senate
Andrews senate panel opens probe into Philadelphia rottenness
In Philadelphia on November 11 the Andrews senatorial committee began investigations into alleged city corruption, adopting procedures modeled after New York's Lexow inquiry. Separately in Battimore, the fifth annual convention of the United Garment Workers union opened with strong turnout and noted rapid growth over the past year.
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Philadelphia
Andrews Senatorial Committee
Lexow
New York
Garment Workers
Battmore
United
Garment Workers’union
Giant Washington statue found serving as Harlem cigar sign
New York reports a wood carving statue of Washington from 1792 now used as a cigar sign in Harlem after being unearthed from a cellar by D. J. Schiff. The weathered statue bears a fissure and damaged oak gouges, drawing attention from patriotic societies.
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New York
Washington
Harlem
Battery Park
D. J. Shhiff
Patriotic Societies
Plan for Indianapolis state YMCA building and endowment
Terre Hautes reports a YMCA state convention seeks a fund to build a modern Indianapolis building with rental income. A buyable lot and bequest or life-insurance options are proposed. About 2600 in subscriptions were raised for annual expenses. WY M Helm to serve as college secretary after Depauw graduation.
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Terre Hautes
Ind
Young Men’s Christian Association
Massachusets
WY. M. Helm
Depauw University
First Methodist
Nellie Bly in Trouble on Broadway
New York reports a scene on Thirty-fourth Street involving Nellie Bly now Mrs. Seaman. A detective hired by J Seaman followed her, she accused the man of stalking her, and a police arrest followed as the drama moves to Jefferson Market Court with possible divorce.
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New York
Broadway
Jefferson Market
Thirty-fourth Street
Reinhart
J. Seaman
Seaman
Powder Mill Explosion Destroys Marquette Plant
Explosion at the Marquette Powder Company mill four miles from Marquette demolishes the plant. Two men were killed instantly as the blast sent shockwaves through the city, shattering windows and causing widespread damage.
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Manrquerre, Mich
Marquette Powder Company
Forcible Check Case Leads to Court Bound Over
Harry Russell, a Chicagoan with a saloon connection, was bound over to the circuit court after a police court hearing on forgery charges for presenting a $7.50 check drawn on a non existent payee. He claimed wages but the check proved forged. Warrants for George Smith and George Meyers are outstanding for assault on two Arabs in Fort Wayne.
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George Smith
George Meyers
Harry Russell
Russell
Russell George
East Main Street
First National Bank
C. EK. Pickard
Milo George
C. EE. Pickard
Oakley
Elmer Leonard
Chicago
United States Pension Agency
Harry Gilbert
South Calhoun Street
Elias Court
Lafayette and
Holman Streets
Myers
Smith
Empire Theatre Opens In Sanger Bund Building
The Empire theatre debuts tonight with a first class vaudeville company. Admission is 10 cents. ladies admitted free on opening night and every Monday night thereafter.
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Popular Price Theatre
Sangerbund Building
Empire Theatre
SATOLLI'S SUCCESSOR NAMED Mgr Laurenzelli in line
A cablegram reported that Pope Leo XIII has chosen Mgr Laurenzelli as successor to Cardinal Satolli. Laurenzelli, then internuncio at The Hague, is expected to travel to the United States soon to assume duties before Satolli leaves. The announcement comes from a high authority in New York via cable.
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New York
Leo
Mer. Satolli
Mgr
Laurenzelli
Hague
Satoflt
Ultimatum in Venezuela Darkens Britain Germany Role Questioned
In Washtnigton rumors say Germany may refuse to carry the British note to Venezuela. The German circle believes Chancellor von Hohenlohe returned the note to Britain, amid European tensions. Also tonight ex champion Powers will display pool shots free at the Home Billiard Hall.
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Powers
A New Home Fort Wayne Business College Announces Courses
The Fort Wayne Business College proclaims its new facilities and high standards, citing many graduates in local offices and its popular employment bureau. It lists courses including Business Practice Bookkeeping, Short Hand, German, Business Law, and advanced Dictation, with events and outreach to students. Albert G. Powers, ex-champion pool player, will perform at the Home Billiard Hall tonight.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Fort Wayne Business College
Insurgents Press Santa Clara Advance In Cuba Crisis
In official Cuba reports insurgents surround Santa Clara headquarters as they push from Puerto Principe. General Gomez relocates with forces near Siguaria south of Santo Espiritus while Spanish lines struggle to hold communications after a narrow escape for the captain general and his entourage.
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Havana
Santa Clara
General Campos
Puerto Principe
Gomez
Siguaria
Santo Espiritus
Cutcano Market Summary November to December Options
Cutcano reports opening prices for wheat at 58 cents, corn May 2030 at 291 cents, May oats at 20 cents, January pork at 89.05, lard at 5.60, ribs at 4.57. Hog receipts reach 50,000 with 4,000 left over. market active and stronger. Cattle receipts 17,000 with market steady to stronger. sheep receipts 14,000 with a dull, weak market. Closing: December wheat 57 3/4 cents, corn May 29 1/4, May oats 20 cents, January pork 89.05, lard 85 3/4 cents, ribs 4.57.
Fire destroys 150000 tons coal at Pregi & Sons
A blaze in Milwaukee today damaged 150000 tons of coal stored at Pregi sons causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. No details on injuries or cause are provided in the report. The fire broke out early this morning and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Milwaukeee
U “Pregi& Sons
Aged Man Commits Suicide By Lying On Track Near Hib bard
This afternoon at Hib bard near Fort Wayne an elderly farmer named Hill was killed when a Nickel Plate passenger train struck him while he lay on the track. Neighbors say Hill, wealthy and troubled by business, appeared to have intentionally ended his life. Also noted: Paula Stetter fell in a cellar incident with minor bruises. Dr. J E Miller removed a tumor from Anthony Rosenberger, a de armaker for Braun and Alexander. patient resting comfortably.
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William A. Blair
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Depot
Sharp
Ephraim Spangler
Dunselor
Alexander Anderson
Edward C. Kline
George Frame
Frank Givens
Officer Sharp
Nickel Plate Railroad
Hill
Hibbard
Ind
Paula Stetter
Sweeney Avenue
J. E. Miller
Anthony Rosenberger
Braun & Alexander
A Train Wrecker Threat Eyed Boy on Track
Conductor Will Spangler and Engineer Bert Smyser report a near wreck as a tie was placed across the Kokomo and Anderson line near Florida station. A boy reported a man resembling a tramp warned him not to warn the engineers. The obscured assailant has not been found. The crew lives in Kokomo.
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Kokomo
Will Spangler
Bert Smyster
Kokomo and
Anderson
Florida Station
Spangler
Engineer Smyser
Indiana delegates uninstructed at national GOP convention
William Hart of Franklin Indiana says Indiana delegates to the coming national Republican convention will be personal friends of Benjamin Harrison but go uninstructed. Harrison’s name will not be presented unless the convention chooses to nominate him.
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Washington
William Hart
Franklin
Ind
The
Treasury
Harrison
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Senator Dubois predicts Republican senate majority
Senator Dubois of Idaho stopped in Salt Lake City on the way to Washington and said Utah electing two Republicans would allow the Republicans to organize the Senate.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Dubois
Idaho
Washington
United States
Rothschilds Help Avert Paris Financial Panic
Paris reports say Rothschilds intervened to stop a Paris market panic amid European tensions. A Berlin dispatch notes bourse prices would have fallen further without their aid. financiers meet with Baron de Rothschild to organize 50 to 100 million francs in support and restore confidence.
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London
Paris
The
Times
Daily News
Berlin
Baron de Rothschild
Four Killed In Lehigh Valley Train Explosion
Warwick N Y Nov 11 A locomotive on the Lehigh Valley and Hudson River railroad exploded this morning killing four men Herbert Beeter fireman Easton Pa William Cooper engineer Philadelphia Martin O Neill conductor Belvidere N Y James M Sloan brakeman Phillipsburg Pa The boiler was thrown from the trucks and victims were mangled The train remained on the track with no derailment and no cause is yet known.
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Warwick
N. Y
Lehigh Valley & Hudson River Railroad
Herbert Beeter
Easton
William Cooper
Philadelphia
Martin O’neill
Belvidere
James M. Sloan
Phillipsburg
Oysters Fruits and Cranberries Advertised
An advertisement lists seafood and produce prices including extra Select Oysters for frying at 27 cents, Best Standards for stewing at 20 cents per can, Best Celery at 20 cents, Cape Cod Cranberries at 8 cents per quart, and Catawba Grapes at 28 cents per basket from Fruit House.
Admiral Carpenter Returns Home Amid Family Illness
Washington reports Rear Admiral Carpenter, due to his wife's serious illness, is detached from the Asiatic squadron and will come to the United States for a period. Commodore McNair is ordered to the duties previously assigned to Carpenter.
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Admiral Carpenter
Washington
Asiatic Squadron
United States
Commodore McNair
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