Terrible Philadelphia blaze reported with heavy losses
A fierce fire in Philadelphia near Brown Bailey Brown paper box factory at 412 Franklin Street threatens the block bounded by Franklin Willow Eighth and Callowhill. Strong NW winds drive flames through nearby dwellings and stores. Firefighters are overcome by heat. at 11 o clock losses reach 500000 with reports of three factory deaths unverified. Eveline, Water Queen at Bergholl park tonight.
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Pinnapeoka
Brown, Bailey & Brown
Franklin Street
Eighth Street
Willow Street
Callowhill Street
Franklin, Willow
Eighth
Callowhill Streets
Brown's
Buck
Yearger
Kiehth and
Willow Streets
Blood stains found in Keller murder case
Dr John Geiss analyzes blood stains on Daniel Keller trousers and railway and floor chips from the Keller home. A wife and brother and sister are charged with murdering Clara Shanks of Franklin county. body said to have been hidden near Wolf creek pool after murder. Red paint may have covered bloodstains.
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Inpranaporis
John Geiss
Daniel Keller
Clara Shanks
Franklin County
Geiss
Moore
Keller
Wolf Creek
Frantic religious revival at Old Orchard camp
At Old Orchard Christian healers camp Boston August 12 crowds surged as worshipers tore off watches jewelry and clothing amid frenzied preaching. Exhorter led to platform as $70000 was donated by attendees with jewelry piling in two boxes. Meetings continue through the week with programs offered for ten cents at Bergholf's park.
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Bostox
Old Orchard
Detective Geyer Seeks Howard Pitezel in Logansport
Logansport Indiana August 12 detective Frank Geyer who left Indianapolis search resumes here. He believes missing boy Howard Pitezel was murdered by Holmes in Logansport a key junction between Indianapolis Detroit. Inspector W E Gary of Fidelity Mutual Life assists. If no clue found, Peru will be next. A grand vaudeville bill at Berghoff’s sparks tonight.
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Logansport
Ind
Frank Geyer
Philadelphia
Howard Pitezel
Indianapolis
Holmes
Detroit
W. E. Gary
Fidelity Mutual Life Association
Geyer
Peru
Indiana minister to stand trial for wife murder
Danville Indiana August 12 The trial of Rev William I Hinshaw for the alleged murder of his wife last January will begin September 2 It is expected to attract unprecedented attention in Indiana The prosecutor claims circumstantial evidence supports guilt and will attempt to prove infidelity and a quarrel over his conduct led to the shooting The state denies a burglar theory Hinshaw remains in jail treated with consideration while supporters and church members back him He has hired Henry N Spaan of Indianapolis to aid his defense and congregants plan to help cover costs
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Danvinl
Ind
William I. Hinshaw
Janary
Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Hinshaw
Henry N. Spaan
Indianapolis
No Charity Goes Wrong in Bowery Booth Loosens Excise Law
Steve Brodie distributed free buttermilk and lemonade to the poor in New York City near the Bowery. About 240 gallons of buttermilk and 200 gallons of lemonade were served from a front bar while donations were collected. after initial arrest and release, he was re detained and the saloon closed, then he moved to the Bowery mission to continue the charitable act without incident.
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New York
Steve Brodie
Mar Roosevelt
Brodie
the Bowery
Rosenberg
Mullberry Street
Tombs
Cornell
Bowery Mission
Republican state central committee to decide on chief justice nomination
Tormnn Kansas August 12 The Republican state central committee will meet in this city tomorrow to decide if a state convention is needed to nominate a candidate for chief justice of the supreme court. There is no opposition to nominating David G. Martin the incumbent, but anti convention members are believed to be in the majority. The fear is convention delays may trigger discord among free silver supporters and administration opponents. Aug 19 Niagara calls the place Nickel Plate the Road.
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Tormnn
Kas
Republican State Central Committee
Supreme Court
David G. Martin
Morrill
Friends of
Not for Himself But In Fight for Others Whitney Speaks
Mr Whitney asserts the Democratic Party is stronger now than at any time since the war and emphasizes his role in campaigning for others rather than personal gain. He frames the party's unity as a decisive factor in upcoming contests.
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Democratic Party
An Estimate of Cleveland and Democratic Prospects
In Ban Harper, Aug 12, ex minister Whitney argues the Democratic party is strong and ready to govern, praising its postwar record and predicting Cleveland’s rising esteem next year. He doubts a third term but says Democrats need him against Republican excess. Republicans lack clear issues and McKinley is unlikely.
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Ban Harper
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Cleveland
Congress
Reed
McKinley
House
Allison
Iowa
Senator Allison
East
Finance Committee
Senate
Murder or death by own action in Indiana entangles case
Ixnoon Aug 12 in ixnoon Indiana J T Weary an insurance agent living with his widowed mother was found hanged from a transom with a handkerchief around his neck. The physician cites evidence of foul play noting the noose was not tight suggesting strangulation before the hanging. He had been heavily insured and coroner's inquiry is expected. Henry, a Boston native, may be related to Congressman C L Henry.
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Ixnoon
Ind
J. Ti. Weary
Metropolitan Company
Henry
Boston
C. L. Henry
Buried Gold Found In Fruit Cans After Belated Estate Search
Lavorte Indiana reports W B Garman died leaving estate to wife who then died suddenly. A cache of 4000 dollars in gold and silver was found canned in fruit amid belief more treasure exists. Nearby guests Kaufman visiting from Land Whitley County left a halterless horse in a Barn and it escaped to Whitley County.
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Albertus Kaufman
Whitley County
Fort Wayne
Willard Pressler
Riverside Avenue
Mr. Pressler
Kaufman
Mrs. Kaufman
City
Open air vaudeville at Berghofpark draws crowds
The Berghofpark open air vaudeville continues nightly drawing large crowds. The Shaker Concert company offers varied program this week at the market square tonight with a parade of presents. Doctors stay open to Friday for card holders, and Mr. A B Jackson serves drinks at the Corner.
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Berghofpark
Shaker Concert Company
Market Square
A. B. Jackson
How He Did 00em Operations of an Accomplished Swindler
A city swindler built cash by buying horses with forged checks, making friends, and paying bills through fraud. The account outlines methods and social entanglements used to sustain the scheme in the local area.
The Fort Wayne swindler Allerton flees after forgery
Mr Allerton of Pittsburg posed as a horseman buyer in Fort Wayne. He bought horses with checks, including a forged 1500 dollar instrument, and fled when suspicions rose. He left a forged Bowling Green check in circulation, with Centlivre’s name, prompting further inquiry. The horses he purchased remain in the city as investigators probe his wider operations.
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Randall Hotel
Cr. B. Allerton
Pittsburg
Allerton
Fort Wayne
Randall
Louis A. Centlivre
Frank and
J. W. Pearse
Frank van Alstine
Frank Dbogash
Faust
John A. Armfield
May Bell
Dick Townsend
Cheek
Pearse Bros
Anerton
George Brown
Mr. Brown
Brown
Mr. Allerton
Bowling Green
Ohio
First National Bank
GC. O. Adkinson
Thieves Rob Mendel Frank's Shoe Stock in Break In
Between 1 and 2 am yesterday thieves broke a window at Mendel Frank's shop 208 Hanma street and took at least six pairs of shoes from the display. Mrs Frank woke, husband investigated, police searched but found no one. Four men seen nearby and later believed to have boarded an eastbound freight with a wrapped bundle.
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Mendel Frank
Hanma Street
Mr. Frank
Dennsylvanian
Frank
Caboose Burglary Stuns Wabash Yard in Findlay
Thieves broke into a Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railroad caboose in the Wabash yards yesterday. Conductor Brown’s coat vest hat shoes and other articles were stolen. The total loss is considerable and no clue to the thieves is known.
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Fort Wayne and Western Railroad
Wabash
Brown
Man Struck by Train at Calhoun Street Crossing
Richard Holmes of Wome avenue South Wayne was struck by Grand Rapids and Indiana passenger train No 2 at Calhoun street as gates were down and a warning sign. He suffered a severe scalp wound and possible internal injuries and remains in critical condition awaiting further tests. A crowd of about a hundred witnesses watched the collision and Holmes was taken to his home in a patrol wagon.
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Richard Holmes
Wome Avenue
South Wayne
Calhoun Street
Grand Rapids and
Indiana
Wabash
Pennsylvania
Holmes
Riot at Sayler home ends with arrests and fines
A Sunday riot at Jacob Sayler's Pennsylvania avenue home led to six young men being arrested by Sheriff Clausmeier and officers. Mayor Oakley fined five of them five dollars plus costs. Brannan, Cherry, Brown, Merz, and Meyers were jailed except Brannan and Cherry who settled. Another six drunks faced charge, with one released and others jailed for 11 days. An affidavit may soon be filed against Jacob Heiser for selling liquor on Sunday.
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Oakley
Clausmeier
Harrod
Harkenrider
William Meyers
Walter Cherry
John Piehl
Frank Brown
Frank Merz
Richard Brannan
Sailor Home
Brannan
Dick Seeling
Wayne Trace
Phiel
Cherry
Brown
Merz
Meyers
Jacob Heiser
Sub committees formed at Labor Day meeting
The general committee on Labor day met at Saengerbund hall and selected sub committees for Refreshments, Police Protection, Base Ball, Athletic Sports, Dancing, Printing, Music, Speakers, and Fireworks. Members include C F Baker J Sessler John Brunskill William Carroll Edward Miller F Joerns Fred Kley Thomas Potter J L Sessler Maria B Gorsline Amanda White Anna Garrison.
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Saengerbund Hall
Ir. Joerns
Fred Kley
Cc. F. Baker
Maria B. Gorsline
Amanda White
C. F. Baker
J. J. Sessler
John Brunskill
C.F. Baker
William Carroll
Thomas Potter
F. Joerns
Edward Miller
J. Brunskill
J. L. Sessler
Anna Garrison
Indiana School Band Concert at G A R Hall
The band from the Indiana School for Feeble-Minded Youth will perform at G A R hall Tuesday evening at 7 30. Program includes American Medley March Recollections of the Past Flower of the Forest Daisy Big Sunflower American Republic March and other selections. Proceeds from the concert go to the band's benefit under the auspices of the Sons of Veterans.
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Indiana School For
G. A. R. Hall
C. A. Carl
Cottin
Forest
Gavotte
Daisy
Lewis
American Republic
Thiele
Sons of Veterans
Findlay Fort Wayne and Western to Carey Ohio
The Findlay Fort Wayne and Western officials secure right of way east of Findlay to Carey to connect with the P A W railroad. Extension expected to be completed within 60 days. Times-Post job printing office invites business.
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Findlay
Fort Wayne
Western
Carey
Ohio
Delphos Herald
Times-Post
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