Hay Theft Arrest Planned At Edgerton
Elmer Listi faces larceny charges after an affidavit filed today in Woodburn. John Ladig of Edgerton swore out the affidavit, alleging Listi and an unnamed accomplice stole 20 bales of hay from a Wabash car last January. Deputy Melching may arrest the second suspect after Listi is taken into custody this afternoon.
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Woodburn
John Ladig
Edgerton
Elmer Listi
Ladig
Squire France
Tlisti
Melchine
Listi
Timus-Posy
A. J. Ricker
Mdgerton
Onsi
Launt
Ricker
Melching
Lisai
Decrease in Immigration Reported for 1895
Washington August 27 A large decrease in immigration over the past four years is shown in Commissioner Stump’s report for the year ending July 1, 1895. Declines trace to business paralysis and stricter law enforcement. 1882 immigration reached 581,782. 1892 and onward fell to 258,830 last year, with enforcement now excluding many previously admitted.
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Washineton
Stump
Immigration Bureau
Insurrection Talks From Cuban Warfront on Santiago
On the Ward Line steamer Santiago arrive New York Aug 27 Dr H Von Wert and John La Bour dette administrator of Santa Marie plantation Guantanamo share insights. They note commerce in Santiago de Cuba at a standstill and a government ban preventing sales to women and children to starve insurrectionists, warning the sugar industry could falter if the conflict lasts longer.
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New York
Ward Line
Stormer
Santiago
Cuba
H. von Wert
John la Bourdette
Santa Marie
Guantanamo
von Fert
Santiago de Cuba
Tired of the Grind: Boston double suicide pact ends in death
Louis Hammond and his wife Kathryn Sawyer Hammond, recent arrivals from Des Moines, attempted multiple self harming acts at the American Hotel. After overdoses of chloral and morphine failed, Mrs Hammond took morphine as her husband watched, then he stabbed his chest with a hot pin before again overdosing. He died Thursday night. she died earlier. They left a signed note stating money is low, they are tired of the grind, and requesting burial together. Hammond formerly ran Hammond & Brittner in New York.
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Boston
Louis Hammond
Des Moines
Pbfrom
Hammond
Maiden Lane
New York
Hammond & Brittner
Kathryn Sawyer
Jury
G. M. Ditner & Co
St. Paul, Io
Trial Begins in Hinshaw Murder Case in Danville
Danville Indiana August 27 the trial of Rev William Ke Hinshaw for the January murder of his wife opened today More than 100 witnesses have been summoned and the prosecution and defense have hired top state lawyers Henry M Spaan Indianapolis will aid the prosecutor and 8 Duncan will aid the defense Jury selection is expected to be lengthy as the case draws widespread local attention The Belleville Methodist congregation where Hinshaw preached stands by him
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Belleville
Nickel Plate Line Offers Low Summer Rates to Linwood Park
Nickel Plate road advertises affordable summer travel to Linwood Park in Ver million, C. during the August season. The notice promotes the resort as a delightful getaway with special rates valid through late August.
Niagara Beats Isolde In Torbay Yacht Race
London reports George Gould's yacht Niagara won at the royal Torbay course, beating Isolde by six and a half minutes over a 22 mile course.
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London
George Gould
Royal Torbay
Acquittal Hinted in Officer Bowers Case Trial Concludes
The board of public safety closed hearings on Officer Bowers accused of intruding on Miss Lottie Lowry’s privacy at 3 AM in June. The hearing focused on witness credibility, with much spent testing Lowry’s story and Bowers’ character. Final action postponed to Wednesday evening. if Bowers wasn’t on Wayne Street beat that night, another officer may face scrutiny.
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Bowers
Lottie Lowry
Miss Lowry
B. FF. Harper
Ninde
Bush
Oakley
Ligget
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Times-Post
Mr. Bowers
The
Gazette
Wayne Street
Timis- Pos
Liggett
Tras Post
Officer Bowers
Burgman
Keg
Eye
Wively
Bloomingdale
Chester Scarlet
Jonas Estry
J. Wervick
Joseph Karn
J. EB. Graham
A. S&s. Coverdale
William Edmunds
William H. McClellan
If. L. Racine
H.C. Schrader
J. W Perrin
Charles C. Meyer
R. C. Ross
C. E. Stults
Henry Uohman
Perry Archer
Wiyne Street
Judge Caldwell Expects Free Silver Support For Nomination
Torrxka Kansas August 27 Judge Henry F Caldwell US circuit court sits for decree to sell the Santa Fe railroad. He declines talking about a presidential bid but suggests he would not oppose candidacy. He states strong support for free silver and independence from foreign agreements. Newsman notes his potential bashful chatter and shows his joking remark about annexation.
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England
United States
Canada
Not Happily Have These Three Married Couples Been Living
Three married couples face questions of harmony as a domestic review unfolds. The piece examines relationships, social expectations, and the strains that can affect a household, presenting perspectives from observers and the families involved.
Divorce Suits Filed In Local Courts
Three new divorce suits filed this morning in local courts. Jennie M Beach seeks legal separation from John H Beach alleging neglect and cruel treatment. Dora Rogers seeks divorce from Leslie Rogers. David Jacobs sues Anna Jacobs with attorney J R Bittenger. Also Eirza A Cotton sues Lyman Abbott to quiet title and Samuel C Paine files foreclosure against Philip Zuber for 1200. Randall & Doughman represent Paine. Eli Stump sues George Daily for 125 mortgage foreclosure. Randall & Doughman sue William Miller for 100 on account. New juries named by commissioners William Soest and John Stopher for grand and petit juries. Grand jurors include John Balls and Derrick Brandt. petit jurors include Richard Johnson and Louis Vergens.
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Benjamin F. Harper
Jennie M. Beach
John H. Beach
Breen & Morris
Dora Rogers
Leslie Rogers
David Jacobs
Anna Jacobs
J. R. Bittenger
Eirza A. Cotton
Lyman Abbott
C. W. Kuhne
Samuel C. Paine
Philip Zuber
Randall& Poughman
Eli. Stump
George Daily
Harper
Plaintif
Randall & Doughman
Wiliam Miller
Spring Valley Riot Cases Open Court in Bureau County
August term of the circuit court opened with Judge Darrence Dibbell urging the grand jury to indict anyone proven to have assaulted or driven peaceful residents from their homes during the Spring Valley riot. He noted the right to work and to peaceable enjoyment of home must be protected and investigated impartially.
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Prouxceton
Darrence Dibbell
Grand Jury
Spring Valley
Bureau County
Independent producers unite to halt drilling as oil price rises
A coalition of Genesee Oil community Carey C Harris J W Kirkbride and others, Northwestern Ohio leaders, plans to stop drilling new wells until oil price stabilizes after two price cuts. Drills will pause after current wells finish, risking many workers’ jobs.
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Finplay, CO
Genesee Oil Cummanity
Carey C. Harris
Will Have a State Park on Mackinac Island
Washington August 27 Secretary of War Lamont orders the transfer of the Mackinac Island military reservation buildings and lands to Michigan for use as a state park and as the permanent camping ground of Michigan’s national guard. Also noted are low rail rates offered by the Nickel Plate Road for the Knights Templar convention in Boston August 19 to 25.
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Louisville
Washington
Lamont
State of
Michigan
Mackinac Island
National Guard of
Knights Templar
Boston
Casualties in Local Yard Accident and Arm Fracture
Willie Foster, 13, son of Christian Foster a Wa bash section foreman, was thrown from a moving locomotive in the Wabash yards near Fairfield avenue. He suffered a scalp wound requiring over 20 stitches and body bruises, then transported home for care with Dr. Enslen. A girl near the state asylum broke her right arm. Dr. Porter reduced the fracture.
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Willie Foster
Christian Foster
Taylor Street
Wabash
Fairfield Avenue
Peter Wysong
State Asylum
Porter
Autrain Wins International Harness Race in Neuilly
In Paris Neuilly Lavallois a 200 meter harness trot was won by Autrain the American mare starting for the first time a year ago in Fort Wayne Indiana. Autrain led from the final round gaining over Tambour with time 6 4 1 3 and 6 4 4 5 for Helen Leyburn and 6 4 4 4. The American trio Autrain Helen Leyburn and Grace Simmons received cheers as Howard Phillips drove Autrain to a striking victory amid heavy odds. Autrain a 6 year old bay with Wood breeding was sired by Princeton and dam by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
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Paris
Neuilly-Lavallois
Autrain
Helen Leyburn
Grace Simmons
Roussalki
Velshebsitsa
Phillips
Tambour
Howard Phillips
Princeton
Princess
Rysdyk
Hambleton
Wengrew
Cuyler
Record-Setting Crowd Attends Uland Opening Day Harness Meet
The largest opening day crowd at Fleetwood Park watched three classes of sulky racing amid crashes that ended with five of 12 starters failing to finish in the 2:30 trot when Elraine fell. Fred Howard was hospitalized but recovered. Prince Purdy claimed the 2:30 purse, while Moonstone and Catherine Leyburn highlighted other heats. summaries noted Prince Purdy, Anna Mace, Nomad and Berton Wilkes among top finishers. Extra odds offered on Buffalo travel for the National Retail Butchers protective association event.
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New York
Fleetwood Park
Elraine
Nomad
Charity
King Albert
Burlingame
Elranie
Fred Howard
Harlem
Prince Purdy
Paul
Moonstone
Buffalo
Vitello
Orangelander
Catherine Leyburn
Berton Wilkes
Joe Patchen
John
R. Gentry
Robert J
Anna Mace
Clarice
Benton Swilkes
Scranton Belle
Foot Crushed In Warehouse Accident
John Metcalf, a Pennsylvania freight warehouse employee, suffered a serious foot injury when a heavy box fell on it last night. He was moved to his home at 55 Force Street where Dr. George C. Stemen treated him.
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John Metcalf
Pennsylvania
Force Street
George C. Stemen
Escapees Recaptured After Cumberland Jail Break
Three white and three colored prisoners who escaped from Cumberland County jail last night crossed into West Virginia. They were recaptured this morning after the breakout reported in the Tres-Post want column.
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Cumberland
West Virginia
Shot in the Back Leaves Ernest Spitler Dangerously Hurt
A report states Ernest Spitler was shot in the back and severely wounded. Authorities describe the incident as dangerous and potentially fatal, with investigations ongoing into the assailant and motive.
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Ernest Spitler
Companion Do 11 They Were Out Bird Hunting With a Target Rifle
A companion described as involved in a bird hunting outing fired a target rifle while out hunting. No injuries reported. Police investigated the incident as a hunting accident on the rural property.
Careless act leaves young painter critically wounded
Ernest Spitler 20, of 66 Wells Street, was shot in the back this morning by Louis Pigel while the men, including Ned Jones and Louis Figel, were bird hunting near the canal feeder. He was brought to St. Joseph hospital in a grave condition with a chest wound. doctors fear he may not recover.
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Ernest Spitler
Wells Street
Louis Pigel
St. Joseph Hospital
Young Spitler
Ned Jones
Louis Figel
Figel
Spider
W. H. Myers
New Fort Wayne Electric Railroad Plans 43 Mile Route
Articles of incorporation for a new Fort Wayne electric railroad were sent to Indianapolis with construction of the 43 mile line to run from Port Wayne to Hicksville Ohio via Millsville. Prominent financiers from De fiane and Ticksville attended a meeting with local capitalists in Randall and Doughman’s office and a board of directors was elected: John W. Winn John S. Hart James Colegran Aaron M. Reichelderfer Clarence Se Swift Charles McCulloch Perry A. Randall. Officers to be chosen upon return of papers.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Port Wayne
Hicksville
Millsville
Defiance
Ticksville
Randall & Doughman
John W. Winn
John S. Hart
James §. Colegran
Aaron M. Reichelderfer
Clarence Se. Swift
Charles McCulloch
Perry A. Randall
Utah Receives 45th Star on U S Flag in Aug 27 Order
Secretary of War Lamont issues order adding Utah as the 45th star to the national flag and adjusts the flag dimensions to six feet six by four feet four. Utah gains statehood status for flag purposes after the next day. In nearby police court five prisoners are listed with vagrancy and drunkenness cases, some continued to later sessions.
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Washington
United States
Utah
War Lamont
Joseph Williams
Frank Jefferson
Oflicer Plickinger
John Stohhr
Harry Adams
Frank Barry
Knock
Dickson
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