Hot Bed of Mutiny at Tammany Hall Over Croker Interference
New York October 7 reports Tammany Hall is riven by revolt as Croker faces pressure to seek an elective office before any appointment. Delmour and others warned the leaders Croker aims to stay out of politics, but ex mayors Grant and Purroy returning from Europe signaled Croker’s seriousness, sparking fears of a district nominating process decided by locals. The mutiny ring spreads, with harsher attacks on Croker than before as the row intensifies.
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Tammany Hall
Croker
Delmour
Grant
Purroy
Europe
Tammany
Quroker
Olney Influenced by Public Sentiment on Cuba Belligerency
The United States likely to decide in six weeks whether to recognize Cuban revolutionists as belligerents. Public support rises after Chicago meetings and state governors' interviews, pressuring Secretary Olney and the president. Spain has 100000 troops in Cuba, making recognition risky and potentially costly. Most South and Central American republics ready to recognize but await U.S. signal.
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United States
Cuba
State Department
Olney
Chicago
Spain
South
Central American
The Holy Sepulcher lecture debut at DePauw University
Senator Voorhees finishes a new lecture titled The Holy Sepulcher to be delivered October 16 at DePauw University for alumni fund support. The talk defends Christianity from a lawyer’s perspective, reflecting his doubts and consolations learned through life in law and faith.
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Ind
Voorhees
DePauw University
Senator Voorhees
Leo Road to be County Property and Free Road
County commissioners meet with Leo gravel road directors. appraised value 7589.2 appears near their asking, paving the way for transfer next Monday as tolls end and road becomes public. Court news covers suspended sentence for Joseph Guerin, a divorce for Catharine Dunlap, and Esmond bridge settlement totaling 13435.75 with details on masonry iron work and approaches.
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James M. Barrett
Joseph Guerin
Broadway
Schlaudrof
Catharine Winkle
Michigan City Penitentiary
Christian Boseker
William Moelering
Esmond Bridge
Allen County
Riot of Boatmen in Tonawanda Leaves Deaths
On October 7 in Tonawanda New York a riot among boatmen over docking at Scribner's dock left one man dead and another fatally wounded. About 150 men clashed as pistol fire was exchanged Captain Phillips owner of the John Craft and May was shot in the head and died. Phillips' son was struck on the head with a club and his skull was fractured. Police dispersed the mob.
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Scribner’s Dock
Phillips
John Craft
May
New Interview Stir In Indianapolis Reflects Political Tension
In Indianapolis on October 7, reports circulated about an interview attributed to John C. New. A reporter questioned ex-president Harrison in a corridor about authorization. Harrison refused to confirm, calling the statement a mere surmise until his name appears officially.
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Indianapolis
John C. New
Harrison
Inquest Finds Carey Schroeder Insane at Richmond Asylum
Justices Boden and France and Dr. Ruel held an inquest of sanity on Carey Schroeder. She was pronounced insane and may be admitted to the Richmond asylum. She had worked for Professor Lane and other prominent figures and was at times violent. She packed two trunks for Lancaster Ohio to visit her sister Mrs Henry Erich when friends intervened and requested the inquiry.
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Carey Schroeder
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Lancaster
Henry Erich
A Reunited Christendom Sermon by Archbishop Ireland
Archbishop Ireland at St Paul Cathedral preached for a united Christian church amid Episcopal bishops gathering in Minneapolis. He urged sweetness and charity as the road to unity, stating that divided Christianity weakens the forces of the gospel and urged all who love Christ to seek one love, one faith, and one baptism.
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Dedication of Andersons new Catholic church draws ten thousand
Bishop Radamacher led the dedication of Andersons $40,000 Catholic church the second finest in the state with a pontifical mass. Priests from the diocese and other states assisted. Father Thorpe delivered the sermon praising the churchs role in governance and reflecting on the Stars and Stripes window. A grand parade of seven bands and 1200 knights marked the ceremony as 23 trains served visitors. The church, funded by Father Mulcahy, stands nearly debt free and is described as a palatial temple.
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Anderson
West
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Clevelad
Watson
Chicago
Indiana
Hearst Nears Purchase Of New York Papers
New York October 7 reports negotiations for W R Hearst to buy four New York papers through the San Francisco Examiner. The World notes Hearst eyes the Morning Journal with possible takeover next week, while John R McLean recently bought the Journal from Albert Pulitzer. Changes in management and features expected. price to remain one cent for now. Diphtheria epidemic hits Hammond Indiana with daily deaths and school closures to curb spread.
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Allen
Examiner
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S.S. Chamberlin
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Albert Pulitzer
Official Portrait of Gen Anthony Wayne Ready for Fort Wayne
The centennial committee approved a lithographed official portrait of General Anthony Wayne to be sent to Fort Wayne tomorrow. The portrait will be sold from Centennial Headquarters in the Arcade and various stores while the Wayne Calhoun Street decorations proceed. A standard at Wayne and Calhoun streets will be erected within days, with wires stretched along Calhoun street to illuminate the celebration.
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Fort Wayne
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Wayne
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Franchises and Burglary Cases Stir Fort Wayne Area
Reports say Fort Wayne Eyes franchise deals with Mr. Everett and the Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway amid City Hall revenue talks. The old street railway plans extensions on Calhoun and John streets, with hearings set next Friday to hear remonstrances. In Murphysboro a burglary attempt led to arrest. Dempsey Williamson held, Callahan at large after a night-time break-in at Samuel Boucher’s farm. Grain losses reported from Stuckey's mill on Giudocoa Island in Venice.
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Times-Post
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John Street
Board of Works
Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway
Board of Public Works
Mr. Everett
Murphysboro
Dempsey Williamson
Ava
Jackson County
Callahan
Samuel Boucher
Boucher
Wells
George Becker Crushed Foot by Falling Press
George Becker of the Adams express office was injured when a heavy letter press fell on his right foot at work. He dislodged the press from its resting place and it toppled onto his foot. Dr. Gavin treated him. no bones were broken but the injury will cripple him for some time.
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Adams Express
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Becker
Bloomers Welcomed at Miravauxher Parade
A. Cressy Morrison in Miravauxher announces the parade at the semi centennial celebration will welcome bloomers with special consideration. Bloomers have not prospered in the city but a strong display could be a star attraction of the celebration.
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Miravauxher
A. Cressy Morrison
Frightful wreck kills ten injures over a hundred
Two trains collided near Havre and Ottigmes in Belgium injuring more than 100 passengers. Ten people died outright and many were fatally hurt. Notable victims included M Beernaert, president of the chamber of deputies, his wife and sister Madame Moulton. Madame Beernaert was injured. No Americans aboard.
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Havre
Ottigmes
M. Beernaert
Chamber of Deputies
Madame Moulton
Madame Beernaert
Brussel
Not in His Grave Crown Point Mystery Surfaces in Grave Raid
Crown Point Indiana reports Barney Ellwanger presumed dead after a suspected murder case. A Denver detective claims Ellwanger is alive in Tiller Colorado, with a man held there confessing to the killing. Sheriff Hayes forwards evidence as citizens await identification and a resolution.
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Barney Ellwanger
Tiller
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Pauline
Cedar Lake
Lemon Lake
Benjamin Hayes
James Coughlin
Denver
Col
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Colorado
Labor's Night Mass Meeting Invites Indiana Federation
The Trades and Labor council invites the public to a mass meeting with Indiana Federation leaders on Tuesday evening October 8. P H Penna president United Mine Workers of America and A M Burns of South Bend will address the gathering. Secretaries are asked to have escort committees at city hall by 7 PM. Delegates are also invited to a banquet Thursday evening.
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Ada Cavendish Actress Dies in London Obituary
Ada Cavendish, noted actress and widow of Frank Marshall co editor with Henry Irving of Irvings Shakespeare, died in London on Oct 7. She was famed in America for Mercy Merrick in Wilkie Collins New Magdalen. Paris dispatch notes event and Salotti visit.
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Ada Cavendish
Frank Marshall
Henry Irving
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America
Mercy Merrick
Wilkie Collins
May Prove Fatal: Louis Ramm Crushed At Standard Wheel Works
Louis Ramm, an employee in the saw mill department of Standard Wheel Works, was caught in shafting this morning while oiling bearings. His blouse fouled in the revolving shaft, stripping his clothes and crushing his body. Five ribs broken, right collar bone fractured, right arm dislocated, and suspected grave internal injuries. He was taken home for treatment. his recovery is uncertain. Also reported were injuries to a 3-year-old girl and two other children from unrelated falls.
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Standard Wheel Works
Ramm
J. K. Miller
Gay Street
Think the verdict wrong. Hinshaw murder trial fuels city doubt
In Indianapolis on October 7, residents especially church members doubt Rev. William H. Hinshaw’s murder conviction. They plan to press for a new trial, citing a barber’s affidavit claiming juror Hunt voiced guilt before deliberations. Defense seeks relief via new trial or Supreme Court review if needed.
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Indianapolis
William H. Hinshaw
Hendricks County
Hunt
Hinshaw
Supreme Court
Editor W T T Swaim Dies of Typhoid at 34
Bouffton October 7. W T T Swaim editor of the Chronicle and Evening News died Sunday at 11 am from typhoid fever. He planned to join a Republican editorial excursion to Atlanta, having prepared berths. A Ann Arbor graduate, he practiced law before taking charge seven years ago of the Chronicle, making it a leading Republican organ. He was 34 and leaves a wife.
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Swaim
Hinshaw Murder Case May Win New Trial Chance
Indianapolis October 7 evidence surfaces indicating a new trial is likely in the Hinshaw murder case. Juror William Hunt, from near Danville, visited a barber shop and rehearsed the murder story, declaring Hinshaw guilty before jury selection.
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Indianapolis
Hinshaw
William Hunt
Danville
Hunt
Fort Wayne Typographical Union backs Everett franchise
The Fort Wayne Typographical Union No 78 adopted a resolution urging the city to grant the Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway franchise to C E Everett and allies, provided union labor is used on the new lines. The union cites past actions of the railway as blocking labor progress and argues the franchise would benefit organized labor.
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Fort Wayne
C. E. Everett
Everett
Mayor Oakley Veto Threat Looms Over Tax Levy
The city council will meet tomorrow night as Mayor Oakley prepares to announce his decision on the tax levy and appropriations. He has avoided discussing the matter with newspapers, but hints of vetoes persist. The administration says the council lacks power if he disapproves, placing full responsibility on the mayor.
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Mayor Oakley
Henry M. Stanley Travels Incog in Late Night Hide
Henry M. Stanley departed Oakland for Denver last night while in Los Angeles he checked into a hotel under the name J. Fowlkes New York. He avoided callers and did not reveal his identity.
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Henry M. Stanley
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Denver
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