Morley Hosts Stag Party For New Women Trend
In Morley Michigan on October 10 a group of about a dozen young women dressed in men’s clothes and held a stag party. The event was described as enjoyable, part of a growing fad that started with three members and has expanded to forty. A hall is booked for the next stage as young men with sisters prepare to borrow or wear clothes. The fad was introduced here by two women from Saino.
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Morley, Mich
Morley
Chicago
Saino
Taggart Wins Indianapolis Mayoral Race in Surprise Upset
Official returns show Thomas Taggart elected mayor by a 381 plurality, with Charles Stuckmeyer city clerk and Charles R. Cox police court judge also victorious. Democrats sweep council seats as turnout rises, aided by a colored vote and strong gains for the ticket. Republicans blame Nicholson law and reform leadership. conclusions point to enforcement of saloon laws steering voters toward the Democrats.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Charles Stuckmeyer
Charles RK. Cox
Taree
Tarcert
Tageart
EK. M. Jolson
Republican Poublicanus
Republican State Committee
Smith
Schmidt
Trusler
Harrison
Denny
Fort Wayne Centennial Fireworks Display Promises Grand Show
Fort Wayne gears up for its centennial with a bower of beauty across homes and streets. The program features ex President Harrison and Governor Matthews among speakers, a sham battle, bicycle races, a Cincinnati versus Chicago baseball game, and a vast Trentman building relic display. A lavish fireworks show worth $2000 includes a 30 foot balloon ascent and 68 listed pieces culminating in a grand finale, with a dedicated press headquarters at West Berry Street for visiting editors.
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Indiana
Harrison
Matthews
Q. Sherman
Cincinnati
Chicago
Trentman
Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne
Washington
Anthony Wayne
Old Fort
Niagara Falls
Bell to travel to Mexico for exhibition after Atlanta fair
The Columbian Liberty committee reports a Mexican government invitation to display the Bell in Mexico at the conclusion of the Atlanta exposition. The move signals international interest in the relic as a symbol of liberty.
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Columbian Liberty Committee
Robbery Strikes Horstmann Tailor Shop on Calhoun Street
Burglars entered F H Horstmann's tailor shop at 3604 Calhoun Street last night, stealing several garments including a brown checked double breasted coat and a black cheviot coat and vest. Value estimated at 75 to 80 dollars. Entrance gained by breaking rear door glass. police have no clue. A prior break in occurred about a year ago at Mrs Horstmann's shop with significant losses.
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F. H. Torstmann
Calhoun Street
Plaice
Statewide typhoid and diphtheria surge in Indiana towns
The Indiana state board reports widespread typhoid and diphtheria in many towns, urging stricter quarantines and thorough disinfection. It warns walls and papers should be cleaned, disputes sulfur fumigation as ineffective, and promotes private funerals for victims. Cooler weather is hoped to aid suppression.
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Indiana
Heavy Loss by Fire in Coolgardie Bayley Street
A block of buildings on Bayley street in Coolgardie Australia burned yesterday causing an estimated loss of $1,250,000. The blaze broke out late in the day and heavily damaged multiple structures with fire services working to control the flames and prevent spread to nearby properties. Local authorities are assessing the cause and extent of the damage.
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Sipney
Bayley Street
Coolgardie
Australia
Shoemaker Antone Sirisky Commits Suicide in Despair
Chicago on October 10 details a shoemaker named Antone Sirisky who shot himself this morning after failing to find work. The report notes inability to secure employment and mentions low rates offered to points in Michigan and Wisconsin by Hun ter's Excursions with a prompt to agents of the Nickel Plate for more information.
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Chicago
Antone Sirisky
Michigan
Wisconsin
Bourbon
Fort Wayne
Valparaiso
Pennsylvania
Indiana Trades and Labor Union Convention Adopts Free Coinage
The Indiana Trades and Labor unions met in Indianapolis with Edgar A. Perkins winning the presidency 22 to 13 over C F Baker. J J May re elected secretary. Resolutions backed free coinage of silver 16 to 1, education for all, penalties for underage labor, and nonpartisan labor commissions. Banquet and ball planned at Saengerbund hall. debates noted improvements in labor, with optimism for next year.
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Convention of
Indiana Trades and Labor Unions
Committee On Law
Federation
American Federation of Labor
Suchanek
Typographical Union of
South Bend
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis
C.F. Baker
Perkins
Indianapolis Typographical Union
J. J. May
Logansport
Cigarmakers
Philip Voelker
Evansville
IF. Kennedy
Edward Miller
Fort Wayne
Indiana State Federation
Saengerbund Hall
Wadernas
Cuba
Spain
Washington
Organized Labor
Wuereass
Indiana
Indiana Federation of Trades and Labor Unions
Senate
United States Congress
Wuenreas
W. B. Prescott
International
International Typographical Union Journal
Messrs. Rand, McNally & Co
Altgeld
Indiana Federation of Trade and Labor Unions
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Werner Printing Company
Akron
Ohio
Hover v Faurot seeks 16000 stock loss claim in Lima bank case
Lima Ohio October news reports a civil suit by stockholder James A Hover against bank directors B C Faurot Pp J Cable W H Harper Jacob Moser C A Metheany and W H Stephens. Hover alleges the Lima National Bank was insolvent at the time of misleading reports and seeks recovery of 16000 in lost stock value.
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Lima, O
Lima National Bank
James A. Hover
B.C. Faurot
Pp. J. Cable
W. H. Harper
Jacob Moser
C. A. Metheany
W. H. Stephens
Hover
Admiral Buller to Return to Chow Fee Chow on Alacrity
A Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Buller will return to Chow Fee Chow aboard the dispatch boat Alacrity today. The viceroy has assumed a defiant stance in Chinese waters.
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London
Shanghai
Buller
Chow Fee Chow
Chicago Syndicate Buys Indiana Wells Oil Leases
Portuano Ind Oct 10 The Northern Indiana Oil and Gas company sold its interest in the Indiana field to a Chicago syndicate for 300000. The holdings cover 6000 acres in Jay Adams and Wells counties with 180 wells producing over 1000 barrels daily.
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Portuano
Ind
Northern
Indiana Oil and Gas Company
Indiana
Chicago
Jay
Adams
Wells Counties
Local couples listed among social pairs
Ernest Kroeger with Carrie Wohlers, John Froehly paired with Katie Feist, and Henry Bohling with Lucy Fournier appear in a social notices section detailing forthcoming events and matches.
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Ernest Kroeger
Carrie Wohlers
John Froehly
Katie Feist
Henry Bohling
Lucy Fournier
Trial Today for Fredensburg and Coons in Lindsay Assault
Fredensburg and Coons face hearings today over the severe assault on Lindsay. The court will determine the exact cause of the desperate attack as proceedings proceed.
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Lindsay
Evidence in Divorce and Court Trials Today
Judge Dawson presides in the Superior Court over the divorce case Millie Sheckler versus Edward Sheckler and the assault with intent to kill trial of Abraham Fredensen berg and Nat Coons before a circuit jury. Deputy Prosecutor Ryan assisted by Bittenger. Emrick defends. Witnesses move quickly. jury may be seated tonight. James B. Robison sues John B. Woods for 178 on a note. Seeman will probate. Louise Seeman inherits all Siegel estate. Worth Ackley admitted to State Home for Feeble Minded Youth.
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Abraham Fredensberg
Nat Coons
Lindsay
Charles Ryan
J. R. Bittenger
BE. V. Emrick
Henze
Dawson
Millie Sheckler
Edward Sheckler
James B. Robison
William S. Robison
John B. Woods
J. M. Robison
Conrad D. Seeman
Louise
Worth Ackley
Frances J. Barnes To Speak On Evils Of Intemperance
Frances J. Barnes national secretary of the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union arrives in Fort Wayne to lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the evils of intemperance. The free address comes under local YWCTU auspices and follows her recent participation at the World Temperance Congress in London.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Frances J. Barnes
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Fort Wayne
Irish Champion Choyniski to Meet Davis in Pittsburgh Fight
Toeno Ohio Oct 10 Charles B Davies and his team with John L Sullivan Paddy Ryan and Joe Choyniski left for Pittsburg to arrange a spring finish bout between the Irish champion and Choyniski for a purse side stakes winner takes all.
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Toeno
Charles B. Davies
John L. Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Joe Choyniski
Pittsburg
Quinn
Maher
Choyniski
Buried in the ruins at a Westphalia spinning mill
Part of a large Berchalt building collapsed today in Westphalia burying 20 workers. Several bodies already recovered and the death toll is expected to rise. A separate item notes a female baseball team stranded in Cincinnati after traveling from Hamilton, seeking to return to Chicago with modest gate receipts in recent stops.
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Berlin
Berchalt
Westphalia
Cinciinnati
Hamilton
Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Toledo
M. Frank & Co Bee Hive Ready for Centennial Decor
M Frank & Co Bee Hive announces prompt execution of orders for decorative centennial materials including flags bunting and lanterns with guaranteed low prices and efficient service for immediate delivery.
Olney weighs sending agent to Cuba for clarity on revolt
Boston dispatch reports Secretary Olney considers confidential Cuban mission to gauge rebel position and determine U S response. The move would inform recognition stance toward Spain and Cubans. Albany report notes John Boyd Thatcher nominated for Albany mayor by Hill democrats after serving as ex World's Fair awards chief.
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Boston
The
Globe
Washington
Olney
Cuba
State Department
Spain
Albany
N. Y
John Boyd Thatcher
Bureau of Awards
Hill Democrats
Devastation After Mexican Hurricane and Tidal Wave
Private advices from Guaymas report Lopez Mexico completely destroyed by a hurricane followed by a tidal wave. Bay waters surged into San Francisco area fronts, sweeping seamen animals and wreckage. life loss heavy. Lopez, capital of Lower California with 3000 residents, faced devastation. The steamer Williamette Valley paused two days but sailed northward recently.
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San Francisco
Loapez
Mexico
Guaymas
Williamette Valley
Pacific Mail Line
North
Lopez
Lower
California
Ward liner Washington quarantined after yellow fever death
The Ward liner Washington arriving from Mexico and Havana is held at quarantine in New York. Assistant Engineer Redmond died of yellow fever during the voyage and was buried at sea. The vessel undergoes thorough disinfection.
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New York
Washington
Mexico
Havana
Redmond
Priest Flaherty released on bail after unjust relations verdict
Genrese New York October 10 priest Charles Flaherty who was found guilty of undue relations with 16-year-old Marie Sweeney and sentenced to seven years in Auburn prison was released on ten thousand dollars bail pending appeal for a new trial.
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Genrese
N. Y
Charles Flaherty
Marie Sweeney
Auburn
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Party For New Women
Taggart
Georgeous
Aveline
West Berry Street
Aurentz Confectionery
C. G. Guild
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
C. D. Tule
F. H. Horstmann
South Calhoun Street
Indiana Federation
Lima
Captain Armes
Justice Bradley
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Armes
United States Army
General Schofield
Schofield
Londoon
Napier
North Shields
Livonia
Leith
Aaland
Viceroy
Chicago Syndicate
Indiana Wells
Fredensburg and Coons
Ed. Sheckler
Peter Maher
Germany
Bourbon District
Pennsylvania Lines
M. Frank & Coo
Thatcher
Lapaz
Cleary
Still & Mintel
Westington
RABUS
Globe Mills
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