A Haunting Horror Drives Honeymoon Bride to Desertion
Rockrorp Illinois reports Mrs Ida Staplin Hamilton, who wed one day earlier in La Veta California, deserted her husband after a nameless horror. She has been located in Rouse California. Her father W D Staplin believes the fear stemmed from a threat by her first husband E Grant, who died in 1892. Grant warned if she remarried he would haunt her to the grave. The father urges her to return home.
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Rockrorp
Ill
Ida Staplin Hamilton
la Veta
Cal
Rouse
W. D. Staplin
E. Grant
Grant
Miss Staplin
Mr. Staplin
Mahers Best: Maher Seeks World Title Fight Backers
William A Brady telegraphed Dan A Stuart claiming James J Corbett surrendered belt to Maher and that Maher would fight for ten thousand against Fitzsimmons, while Peter Maher’s manager announced a world title challenge for five thousand a side. Maher aims for a bout anywhere including South Africa and Philadelphia.
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Dans
Tex
William A. Brady
Dan A. Stuart
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Stuart
el Paso
Dallas
Brady
New York
J. J. Quinn
Peter Maher
O’donnell
South Africa
Peter
Quinn
Philadelphia
End of Freight Train Collides With Mail Train
Summit New Jersey November 13 The rear end of a freight train broke loose while taking water at the top of a grade. The detached portion ran down to East Summit and collided with a fast mail train. Engineer Reuben Tyndall was killed. fireman and brakeman Martin Nixon of Philadelphia were badly hurt.
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Summit
N. J
East Summit
Reuben Tyndall
Martin Nixon
Philadelphia
Gould to Get Evidence in Nicolaus-Rahman Suit
Counsel for George J Gould served notice today that evidence regarding Zella Nicolaus Rahman would be taken in Chicago November 28 Cincinnati December 2 and Wabash Indiana December 4. Twenty witnesses have been subpoenaed including Col William P Cody Buffalo Bill Nate Salisbury and Alfred S Trude of Chicago.
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New York
Navy
George J. Gould
Zella Nicolaus-Rahman
Gould
Chicago
Cincinnati
Wabash
Ind
Col
William P. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Nate Salisbury
Alfred S. Trude
Baked to Death in the Air on Telegraph Pole
Michael Carroll, 38, a single man, was electrocuted in Racine Wisconsin while adjusting telephone wires on an electric light pole. He grabbed a live wire and fell, hanging on a cross-arm as hundreds watched. Fire crews removed the body to the ground.
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Racine
Wis
Michael Carroll
Hook and Ladder Company
Chicago Market Curcaco Prices and Receipts Report
December options opening with wheat at 578c corn May 294c May oats 2040 January pork 0.10 lard 5.62 ribs 84.57. Hots receipts 43000 leftover 5000, market active steady to higher. Cattle receipts 16000 market steady to stronger. Sheep receipts 11000 market strong.
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Chicago
Carlisle for Supreme Court Seen as Possible Pick
Washington news wires say President Cleveland may elevate Secretary Carlisle to the Supreme Court, with Charles S. Fairchild touted as a likely successor. The rumor cites Carlisle's proven capacity as a lawyer and treasury head, while skeptics warn of Senate resistance and sugar bounty controversy.
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Charlies S. Fairchild
Carlisle
Washington
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Kentucky
Senate
United States Treasury
Congress
Secretary Carlisle
Supreme Bench
the Treasury
New York
Treasury
Coudert
Peckham
Mr. Carlisle
The
Charles 8. Fairchild
Fairchild
Secretary of the Treasury
Trial resumes in London for Balfour building association frauds
The Nov 18 proceedings in the Queen's Bench recall the trial of Jabez Balfour charged with building association frauds. His counsel argued a mitigate effect of his client's absconding, claiming his appearance was at the instigation of prominent officers.
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London
Jabez Balfour
Queen’s Bench
Pearant
The Cubans Likely To Receive U S Recognition
Secretary Olney signals growing hope for intervention in Cuban affairs as the president debates direct action. Revolutionists, buoyed by talk of recognition, expect a message to Congress that favors a bolder approach than prior cautious stance.
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Washington
Olney
United States
Congress
Uncle Adrian Stages Runaway Colt Debut in Syracuse
Uncle Anson, baseball captain, made his stage bow in Hoyt's A Runaway Colt at Syracuse. He battled stage fright but improved as the show progressed, wearing garish costumes and white flannels. The production, directed by Charley Hoyt, drew strong applause and positive notes, with Hoyt predicting future success after a few tweaks.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Anson
Hoyt
Chicago
Charley Hoyt
Chicago Grand Stand
Julian Mitchell
Boiling Well At Hartsville Farmer’s Dooryard
Freenspure Indiana November 13 A prominent farmer Adam Lortz near Hartsville drove a well in his yard. After drilling 40 feet a hard stone was struck and ten feet more reached water. A rumbling sound followed as steam issued from the drill. Water is good, yet boiles and bubbles heard over 100 feet away at 43 degrees.
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Freenspure
Ind
Adam Lortz
Hartsville
Man and woman killed crossing railroad tracks
At Disks in Wasasa County Isaac Lambert and Miss Shipley were fatally struck by a Chicago and Erie train. In the dark they tried to cross ahead of cars, Lambert shoved Shipley off the track as he fell, but she was caught beneath flat cars and died within hours from severe injuries.
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Wasasa
Ind
Disks
This County
Isaac Lambert
Miss Shipley
Chicago & Erie
Lambert
Man Transformed by Rarest Disease Claims New Treatment
New York on November 13 reports John Molanski, afflicted with acromegalia, undergoing animal-like facial changes. Doctors treat him with thyroid extract from animals, a novel approach that yet shows no clear improvement. The piece mentions an arcade music store as context.
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New York
John M. Molansky
Molansky
Fort Wayne Council Debates Northeast Annexation Ordinance
Quiet Fort Wayne council session approves Mayor's appointments and honors a Gen Anthony Wayne portrait. An annexation ordinance extends city limits northeast along the Maumee river from Columbia Street to Glasgow Avenue, with publication required. Frustrated by pending street railway talks, the board requests more information and no action on Wayne apportionment.
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Peace
City Council
Oakley
Board of Public Works
Anthony Wayne
Messrs
Tigar
Wolf
Scheid
Maumee River
Fort Wayne
Columbia Street
Glasgow Avenue
Grainance
Indiana
Maumee
Allen County
Paul E. Wour
Committee On
South Wayne
Tough Girls Arrigned in Police Court on Public Intoxication
Lottie Hix and Tillie Lamont were arraigned before Mayor Oakley on public intoxication charges. Arrested on Calhoun Street by Officer Sharp, they spent the night at the station. Cases continued to 3 PM to allow witness procurement. Attorney Smith represents the defendants. Lottie Hix has prior police station and court familiarity. Officers allege the pair have frequented a house at 19 Buchanan Street amid neighborhood complaints.
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Lottie Hix
Tillie Lamont
Oakley
Calhoun Street
Sharp
Attorney Smith
Buchanan Street
After Quail Fort Wayne Sportsmen Begin to Enjoy Season
Local sportsmen welcome quail season with a morning trip east of Fort Wayne. The party included Charles Freese, Al Pape, Henry Ort man, George DeWald, and William Miller, who was elected chief marshal. L. B. Larrimore returned east of the city with 22 quail.
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Charles Freese
al Pape
Henry Ortman
George DeWald
William Miller
Allen County
L. B. Larrimore
Wall Paper Giveaway Slated Before Remnant Sale Tomorrow
The sale at Hull's on 90 Calhoun Street near Calhoun features a near free wallpaper giveaway as remnants are offered ahead of the remnant sale tomorrow at L. UO.
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L. UO
Hull's
Calhoun Street
Nicaragua Canal Feasibility Report for President
Washington November 18 The Nicaragua canal commission reports feasibility and cost for a canal across the isthmus via Nicaragua route. Engineering viability is affirmed. Estimated construction cost 110000000, but experts say the sum may be several millions higher. The proposed route runs 173 miles with locks and would require six years and about 20000 workers to complete.
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Washinoeton
Nicaragua
Isthmus
Canal Company
Commission
Debs Reception Promised in Chicago for Release
Chicago to host a reception for Eugene V. Debs on his release from Woodstock jail on Friday Nov 22. Invitations go to labor leaders and reform figures. Judge Woods invited to hear supporters speak. incident of a runaway horse injuring a boy is also noted.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
Woodstock
Str
Woodstock Jail
Battery D
Debs
J. H. Schwerzgen
Schwerzgen
Fort, Wayne
Judge Woods
United States Circuit Court
Woods
Board of Associated Charities to Hold Semi Monthly Meeting
The board of associated charities will hold its regular semi monthly meeting this afternoon at 3 30 oclock. It will discuss establishing a women's work room to teach sewing and other duties to women and young girls in poor circumstances. The meeting will also cover friendly visiting work and related tasks.
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Board of
Associated Charities
Knitters Union Holds Out As Arbitration Sits
The Knitters Union remains firm and the company shows no sign of yielding. Strikers hold secret talks while arbitration continues with the Wayne Knitting Mills as officers meet in Saengerbund, with a final proposition to employees still undecided.
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Knitters’ Union
Saengerbund
Wayne Knitting Mills
Court actions in libel case and divorce filings
This afternoon in superior court James Tracey sues E A K Hackett publisher of the Fort Wayne Sentinel for libel. A prior verdict of 8500 was set aside and retrial ordered. Judge Dawson presides as jurors are chosen. Separately William S Bickford seeks a divorce from Anna D Bickford in circuit court. Emma Hass is granted a divorce from Jacob Hass in superior court with 300 alimony and 85 monthly for 40 months for child support.
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James Tracey
E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
William S. Bickford
Circuit Court
Bickford
Randall and Doughman
Anna D. Bickford
Hass
Superior Court
Dawson
Emma Hass
Jacob Hass
Death of Maria Rodenbeck at 32 in Perry Township
Last evening at her father's home in Perry township Maria Rodenbeck died suddenly at age 32 from heart failure. She had been at work in the field husking corn earlier in the day and grew sick toward night. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Diederich Rodenbeck
Perry Township
Maria Rodenbeck
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
William Wallace Atterbury and Minnie Hoffman Clayton W Darling and Carrie Hatfield Joseph Sterling and Elizabeth Raymond John G Hartman and Josie Nussman reveal marriage licenses in a public notice.
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William Wallace Atterbury
Minnie Hoffman
Clayton W. Darling
Carrie Hatfield
Joseph Sterling
Elizabeth Raymond
John G. Hartman
Josie Nussman
Scalding accident injures Maria Dick in city wash
Forenoon incident at 95 Clay street left Maria Dick severely scalded on hands and face when a boiler overturned while she washed clothes. Dr. Kappel attended. she is expected to recover from the injuries.
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Maria Dick
Clay Street
Kappel
Lau Building Nears Completion With Occupancy Planned
The Lau building at Calhoun and Washington nears completion and is slated for occupancy by Thanksgiving Day. Four floors are let to prominent city figures with Elks on the fourth, Sons of Columbus on the third, and physician and insurance offices on the second. Ground floor tenants include A J Keller drug business and Edmunds & Law, with M W Fay as a commission merchant in the other Washington street storefront.
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Lau
Calhoun and
Washington Streets
Louis Fox
Order of Elks
Sons of Columbus
A.J. Keller
Washington Street
Firm
Edmunds & Law
M. W. Fay
Empire Theatre Draws Large Audience At Low Price
The Empire Theatre featured a strong crowd last night as a first class company of specialty artists received generous applause. The new popular price of 10 cents for admission appears to attract patrons. A ladies matinee is planned for Saturday afternoon with children admitted for 5 cents.
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Price
Ed Schell Case Depositions Authorized for Trial
Per the Peru Chronicle in State v Edward L Schell the defendant consents to reading depositions of any competent witness if material. An order allows depositions of John G Jackson and seventeen others to be taken for the defense in evidence at trial. Notice of time and place to be given by both sides.
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Peru
Centennial march at the S W club ball at Randall hall
San Francisco dispatches report ex Queen Lil is ill. Hawaii officials note Minister Hatch heads to Washington to replace Castle for six months. Hatch claims island progress is satisfactory and cholera is eradicated as of November 13.
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S. W
Randall Hall
Lil
San Francisco
Hawaii
Minister Hatch
Washington
Castle
Hatch
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New Jersey
Zella Nicolaus
Balfour
Adrian
Chicago and Erie
Council
Tough Girls
Nicaragua Canal
E. H. Coombs
Broadway
the Knitters’ Union
Trades and Labor Council
Wayne Knitting Malls
Tracey
Empire Theatre
Ed Schell
D. Monahan
the Hatter
RABUS
Coop
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