Gold party urged as leaders of old guard lose confidence
An New York interview with Th. Senechat friend of President Cleveland says he will leave the Democratic party unless it adopts sound money and retires greenbacks. Benedict supports a new gold party pledging to gold and deep currency contraction with Cleveland possibly heading it, signaling fallout among Cleveland allies if the money issue remains unresolved.
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Wasumetox
New York
Th. Senechat
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Benedict
Mercator’s Projection Which He Wiets the New Party To Sail On. Mr. Benedict
Mr. Cleveland
Mer Benedict
Jenediet
Wold Standard
Fort Wayne and Wabash Roads Tax Hearing
State Tax Board hears protests from trunk lines as Thomas Reid Rodd argues Dittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago vaca line shares equal value with Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. Board to reexamine figures. Wabash represented by P Y B and William V Stuart. Road taxed at 26 000 a mile main track amid claims of poor prosperity and study of Studebaker connection.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Thomas Reid Rodd
Dittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chivaca
State Tax Board
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Rodd
Michigan
Stodd
Wabash Road
PY. B
William V. Stuart
Fred
Studebaker
Death of a Young Wife in Harrow Tragedy at Corronwood
Corronwood Alabama August 28 Mrs J G Marshall young wife of a thrifty farmer died in a yard accident this morning. She carried a pan of cornmeal to feed fowls and slipped striking a plank which hurled her onto the upturned iron prongs of a harrow. One prong pierced her forehead and another entered her neck. She bled to death without a sound before her husband found her about an hour later. They had been married only a week.
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Corronwood
Ala
J. G. Marshall
Ohio considers electrocution to replace hanging
After the brutal execution of McDonaugh, Ohio lawmakers discuss abolishing hanging. A bill proposes substituting electrocution in the next legislature. Warden James and penitentiary officials reportedly favor the change and will present supporting statistics.
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CoLumBus
McDonaugh
Ohio
James
To Lake Maxinkuckee via the Nickel Plate road
Freight and passenger service runs every Saturday to Lake Maxinkuckee via the Nickel Plate road until September 28. Inquiries welcome through agents.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Need More Troops for Cuba War Effort Warns General Campos
Madrid dispatch cites General Campos telling Queen Regent pessimistic war outlook unless extraordinary measures are taken. Salcedo says Campos plans 150000 additional troops by November to occupy Puerto Principe and Santa Chara, split forces, and form a maritime guerrilla unit armed with mausers and gatlings to end the war by March.
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Havana
Cuba
Madrid
Salcedo
Campos
General Campos
Antonio Miaceo
Puerto Principe
Santa Chara
Mail Agent Survives Severe Nasal Hemorrhage Ordeal
Louis Schutt, a Wabash mail agent, was attacked by a dangerous nasal bleed while in Lafayette and Peru yesterday. He received urgent treatment from Dr. Taslen in Fort Wayne, the hemorrhage resisted for hours, but abated by midnight. He rested at a hotel and, now improved, returned home to Defiance. his brother Dr. L C Schutt was alerted in Toledo.
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Louis Schutt
Wabash
Lafayette
Peru
Dr. Taslen
Fort Wayne
L. C. Sehutt
Toledo
Blue Ribbon club urges remonstrance to close saloons
In Cosnensville on August 28 the Blue Ribbon club circulated a remonstrance to stop license issuance. City debt from lighting programs pressures supporters as liquor revenue funds deficit payments. Saloonkeepers cite Nicholson law compliance and warn more quart shops if closures occur.
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Cosnensville
Blue Ribbon Club
English capitalist Arthur Master killed in Kentucky fall
Lexington report says Arthur Master son of Lord Arthur Master of London fell from a second story window at Middlesboro this morning and died of injuries. A cousin of the Marquis of Salisbury he had lived in Middlesboro five years after coming to Kentucky with other English capitalists to promote the town.
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Lexington
Arthur Master
London
England
Middleboro
Marquis of Salisbury
Middlesboro
Kentucky
Boundary survey may grant California new land strip
Report from San Francisco dated August 23 states that the boundary survey between California will likely yield a sizable tract stretching across several hundred square miles, confirming definite information on the final adjustment.
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San Francisco
California
Summer Resort Offerings by Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate Road offers summer services to a delightful resort during the months June through August. The promotions highlight travel by rail to a scenic seaside or lakeside location and invite passengers to enjoy the season with convenient schedules and reasonable fares.
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Nickel Plate Road
Montana Methodist conference backs women at general conference
Helena August 28 The Montana Methodist conference voted 44 to 4 in favor of admitting women to the general conference on the same basis as men. Timms Post job office letter heads bill heads envelopes.
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Helena
Mon
Montana
General Conference
Timms-Post Job Office
Lower tax levy the mayor's message 1895
Port Wayne city council meets after recess with Mayor Oakley presiding. Mayor Cabury submits the comptroller’s estimates showing a 22,754,710 valuation and proposed levy of 1 per $100 plus 2 per poll. The message argues modest levies, vehicle license funds, and revenue from franchises to fund streets, parks, lights, and sanitation while avoiding overburden on taxpayers.
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Oakley
Messrs
Wild
Mohr
Wolf
Orry Haun
Fort Warne
Ind
Port Wayne
F.uu
Fallow
Department of Himimee
Board of Public Works
Board of Public Safety
FUAGU
Board of Health
Swinney Park
North Side
Reservoir Park
Sam
C.B. Oabury
Finance Committee
McDonald
Cass Shunter
American Society of Municipal
Iprovements
Cincinnati
Committee On Education
Committee On Water Works
Water Works
Nirdinger Avenue
Swinney Avenue
Cincinnati Board of Public Works
American Society of Municipal Improvements
Board of Works
Berry and Wayne Streets
Jathom
Barr Street
Bank Street
Sommers
Anthony Wayne
A. T L. Randall
South Wayne
Leesch
Committee On
Judiciary
Glenn
Tigar
You
Fleming & Edmund
Seventh Ward
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Finance
Fisher
Burglars Break Into Beloit Cigar Store
Burglars forced entry into the room at 2 Calhoun Street housing George Belott's cigar store and M. J. Butz's ticket office but took nothing. A heavy chisel damaged the lock and the trio bolted before finishing. Police have a clue and pursue it. Elmer Listin arrested later for hay theft in Indiana, with two others possibly implicated.
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Calhoun Street
George Belott
M. J. Butz
Cutrage
Toughs Seize a Town in Montgomery Outbreak
Washington Ind August 27 Sheriff Leming received word from Montgomery six miles east that a gang of robbers had taken the town. Thirteen robberies had occurred, panic spread, and townspeople fled to the country as fights erupted and the mob drank.
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Washington
Ind
Leming
Montgomery
Here
Four Prisoners in Police Court Fined and jailed
In police court this morning four prisoners faced charges, two for vagrancy and two for drunkenness. Mayor Oakley fined the drunkards 1050 each plus costs, and the vagrants received 14.50 each. All four were sent to jail. Moses Rosenthal’s liquor law case was called, a continuance granted, and the matter set for hearing next Saturday morning.
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Oakley
Moses Rosenthal
Glenwood Takes First in Toledo 2:12 Pace Heat One
In Toledo this afternoon Glenwood led Heat One while Nydia trailed, clocking 2:14 on a heavy track. Nydia won Heat Two in 2:153, with the day noting poor conditions and limited fast times. Job printing mentioned at the Trus-Post job office.
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Toledo
Glenwood
Nydia
Weill
Trus-Post
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to County Superintendent Law
In Inptanaronis Indiana the Indiana Supreme Court met in special session to rule on a statute shifting county superintendent elections from June to September. The vote likely aimed to aid Republicans after gains in trustees, though many counties still elected under the old June timing. The legality hinges on whether the measure amends or creates an invalid schedule.
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Inptanaronis
Ind
Supreme Court
Labor Day Games Rules and Officials Announced
A joint committee from the Y M C A Caledonians and Pennsylvania athletic teams plus the Newsboys union outlined Labor Day events and officers at NK of S hall. Events include sabre toss 10 yard and 40 yard dashes hammer throwing high jump pole vault and a tuneful roster of races. The rules specify final judgements by judges competitions must have three entrants and entries open to all over fifteen with events governed by American Athletic Union standards except hammer ring and shot put sizing. Officers listed include judges Lawson McCaughey M Fordney announcer Moffat scorer Boblett field marshal Brunskill and timekeepers Richards Mackay Gouty and Rhine with Ruthenian and local clubs.
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CGA
Caledonians
Pennsylvania
NK. of
S. Halb
Newsboys's Union
American Athletic Union
William PF. Lawson
William McCaughey
M. Pordney
8. C. Moffat
R.A. Boblett
John Brunskill
Harry Richards
David McKay
William PF. Gouty
James Gillie
Y. M. CG. A. Athletic Club
Hartwig
George KE
Rhine
Masked mob tarred and feathered Burnettsville couple
In Loeansfort a masked crowd battered the Shull home, dragged the couple into the street, tarred and feathered them, then ordered them to leave within 24 hours. The wife is accused of lewdness and the town faced threats of a second act. Nearby, a broken window spree hit the Shull residence last Thursday night. Nickel Plate Railway offers Lake Maxinkuckee excursions each Saturday through Sept 28.
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Loeansfort
William Shull
Burnettsville
Shull
No Settlement Made Between Princess Colonna and Husband
London dispatch from Naples says there is no truth to reports of a formal settlement between Princess Colonna daughter of John W Mackey and her husband. The existing relationship will continue. Enclose a stamp to Nickel Plate road agent for illustrated art souvenir Summer Outings Aug 31.
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London
Naples
Colonna
John W. Mackey
Nickel Plate Road
Republicans Unite In Pennsylvania Convention Fight
In Harrisburg and Hanover, Pa, Aug 28, Republicans scrap expected split. Quay wins temporary chair, J F Gilkeson loses. Robinson elected over Hall 838 to 538. Union favors one convention with six judges renominated and a currency plank adopted for the state platform.
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Harriisnene
Quay
J. F P. Gilkeson
Thanakispure
Aue
Cilkesson
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Hall
Committee On Permanent Organization
Thistings
Tastings
Committee On
Republican National Platform
Psu
Ex-Councilman Getty Shot by Hotel Keeper in Pa. Murder
James Getty, ex councilman and wealthy liquor wholesaler, was shot and killed this morning in his First Avenue office by Alexander Hutchinson, former proprietor of the Merchants' hotel. Hutchinson surrendered to officers and is in jail.
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Getty
Alexander Hutchinson
Pirospurc
James Getty
Merchants
Totel Willey
Hutchinson
First Avenue
Getty Hutchinson
Illinis Central to finance vast Lake Front park project
Lake Front park in Careaco will be developed if plans proceed. The Illinois Central railroad will depress tracks, build four viaducts, a sea wall, elevate St. Charles airline tracks, construct a subway at Van Buren street, and add an underground passenger station. Title to land stays with the city. work to begin at once.
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Careaco
Ilinois Central Railroad
Lake Front
Chicago
St. Charles
van Buren Street
Queen Travels to Balmoral Castle for Balmoral Stay
Victoria sails to Balmoral by royal train and ship and will remain at Balmoral Castle for an extended period. Jefr Cowes is noted in the dispatch as part of the journey and arrangements.
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Victoria
Balmoral
London
Jefr Cowes
Balmoral Castle
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