Child’s pitiable state follows Hinshaw trial
Ada Rushton the 12 year old witness in Rev Hinshaw’s wife murder trial in Danville is in a pitiful nervous condition. Ministers supporters have pressured her to recant by declaring she lied and threatening hell. The relentless pursuit struggles to break her focus on school and may affect her sanity.
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rPinpranapolis
Ind
Ada Rushton
Mr. Hinshaw
Danville
Hinshaw
Miss Ferree
Hello
Secret Meeting Alleged in Garfields 1880 Convention Plot
Milwaukee dispatch reports Senator Sherman’s forthcoming book implies Garfield orchestrated backroom efforts to secure the 1880 nomination. The Journal notes a secret parlor gathering at the Grand Pacific where Garfield outlined plans, with Cullom present, leading to Sherman’s nomination and a dramatic convention performance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Sherman
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Washington
John Finerty
Chicago
Senator Cullom
Ilinois
General Garfield
Grand Pacific Hotel
Cullom
Washburne
Mallinois
Grant’s rise linked to Pitcher who guided him to East Point
Washington reports the death of Gen Thomas J Pitcher the longtime friend and ally of U S Grant born in 1807 he helped Grant early in his career at Springfield and West Point he secured Grant a field officer commission to repel a possible invasion and later saw Grants appoint the Pitcher family to prestigious posts at West Point and Annapolis
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Thomas J. Pitcher
Fort Bayard
N.M
U.S. Grant
General Pitcher
Longstreet
Fourth Infantry
Thomas G. Pitcher
Nighth Infantry
Texas
Twigg
Washington
Springfield
United States
Times
Pitcher
Grant
West Point
Polk
Minois
Cairo
Yates
Twenty-first
Illinois Volunteers
Annapolis
England Claims Trinidad Island in Caribbean Push
The British Minister at Rio de Janeiro informs Brazil that England intends to retain possession of Trinidad, asserting current control of the island as part of its imperial holdings.
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England
Trinidad
Bornos Ayres
Rio de Janeiro
Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight Off After Dispute
The boxing bout between Corbett and Fitzsimmons is canceled as the Australian promoter refuses postponement. Disgust rises among supporters as organizers clash over scheduling and venue arrangements.
Maher to Meet the Champion in Fla Fight Fallout
Hor Sprises Arkansas October 22 reports dispute over the Corbett Fitzsimmons match. Jolian refuses postponement, Fitzsimmons to appear October 31. Maher substitution likely with Choynski facing O Donnell. El Paso fight floated and Not Springs opposition leaders named as blocking prize bout.
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Ark
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Fitzsimmons
Florida Athletic Club
Martin Jolian
Brady
Dan Stuart
Joe Vendig
W. A. Brady
Martin Julian
Julian Aady
Peter Maher
Joe Choynski
O'Donnell
el Paso
Tex
Corpus Christi
New York
Morning Journal
Iwot Springs
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Not Springs
George M. Pullman
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Colonel Mastman
Minneapolis
Tot Springs
Arkansas
Pottawatomie Indian Claim Nears Settlement
Ben TooN Harnon reports the Pottawatomie Indian claim against the United States will be settled soon with a government paymaster due in a few days. Chief Simon Pokagon is gathering 250 descendants who will travel to receive $146,250. George Miller, attorney for the Pottawatomies, has spent 20 years pursuing the claim.
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Bentoon Harnon
Mich
United States
Simon Pokagon
Pokagon
George Miller
Pottawatomies
Mystery surrounds estate of Mrs. Ax in Waterloo
Waterloo Indiana October 22 Mrs John Ax who died Sunday and was buried yesterday left a tale of hidden wealth The Ax couple lived in poverty and hoarded money officials search for an unknown cash surplus and a farm left by Mrs Ax as probate opens today
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Waterloo
Ind
John Ax
Matthews to launch campaign with nine speeches in five days
Governor Matthews plans a nine speech, five day tour starting in Ohio next week before a November 4 trip to Atlanta for a Cuban Independence Day address. Atlanta editor Clark Howell backs southern introductions. Supporters push for presidential nomination, while Matthews keeps steps cautious.
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Matthews
Ohio
Atlanta
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
South
Ife
Morgan Won't Bother Bill Over Rail Conspiracy Charge
The open letter by Senator Chandler accusing J Pierpont Morgan of leading a railroad conspiracy against interstate commerce laws prompts Morgan to refuse comment. He says he has no time to consider the charge and is focused on church matters at the Episcopal convention in America.
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Minneapolis
Minn
W. K. Chandler
New Wiampshire
J. Pierpont Morgan
United States
Protestant Episcopal Church of America
Morgan
Chandler
Senator Chandler
Fara
Hill to Speak at University Lecture on Old Landmarks
Ann Arbor Mich Oct 22 Senator C B Will will headline the students lecture series Friday night under the title Old Landmarks The event stirs mixed views with tickets sold to capacity The talk aims to elevate views of political purity civil service reform while avoiding direct campaigning. In New York analysts forecast rising silver demand as Japan agrees to indemnity payments in silver and London stockpiles grow as China and Japan seek metal for installments. Townsend of the Hong Kong bank confirms plans for a large silver shipment to China amid growing inquiries from China and Japan.
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Mich
C. B. Will
Hill
Cleveland
New York
Japan
China
London
Townsend
Hong Kong
Cox Seriously Ill In Etweon Hospital
Dr. Thomas A. Cox, linked to the Myers mystery, lies critically ill in his Etweon, Indiana, rooms. His wife and family are away at his parents’ home near Franklin. No new details emerge in the sensational case. His planned $100,000 damage suit against the supreme lodge of Foresters in Toronto has not been filed and likely never will be. Cox remains unwilling to discuss the matter.
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Etweon
Ind
Thomas A. Cox
Myers
Franklin
Supreme Lodge of Foresters
Toronto
Canada
Cox
Dempsey Facing Death Cited From Oct. Fight Blow
PortnanoD Ore Oct 22 Jack Dempsey the Nonpareil and former world middleweight champion is dying after a severe blow suffered in a bout with Bob Fitzsimmons. Medical reports say his condition worsened and he recognizes the cause as the blow from the fight.
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Portnanod
Ore
Jack Dempsey
Bob Fitzsim
Fort Wayne street rail conflict ends with Everett contract signoff
City board of works and Fort Wayne voters clash over street railway control as Mayor Oakley demands city benefits before granting franchises or extensions. Everett line signs a contract restricting freight beyond Webster street and Harrison while council to review tonight.
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Fort Wayne
Everett
Everett Company
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Indiana
Barrett
Ife
Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway
Messrs
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Vanna
Eyverett
Geake
Thompson
Doud
McDonald
Bass
Everett Line
Oakley
Randall
Mr. Everett
Board of Works
Timms- Post
DeVilbiss
Griffith
Messrs. DeVilbiss
Hattersley
Webster Street
Harrison
Artificial Man James Burns Travels From Kokomo to Prairie City
Kokomo reports a man calling himself James Burns described as head engineer of the steamer City of Savannah wrecked in 1884. He endured extensive surgery including rib removal and skull trephination, wears a plaster jacket, and has multiple disabilities. A war veteran of the Essex, he is 61 and seeks relatives in Prairie City.
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James Burns
City of
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Massachusetts
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Hays Agnew
Burns
Essex
Prairie City
Housekeeper Sues Linday in Civil Breach Promise Case
In Munctké Indiana on October 22 Elizabeth Swee sues John Lindsay a Perry township farmer. She seeks 1000 for breach of promise and 2100 for wages claiming they planned marriage but were put off.
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Munctké
Ind
John Lindsay
Perry Township
Lindsay
Elizabeth Swee
Lindsey
St James Gazette Objects to Arbitration in Venezuelan Affair
The St James Gazette condemns settling the Venezuelan dispute by arbitration arguing Britain loses. It cites the Alabama claim, Delaware Bay, and the Bering Sea issues. The Times supports Salisbury’s tough stance, saying English subjects deserve security against unprovoked insolence.
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London
St. James Gayette
Great Britain
Alabama
Delagoa Bay
Bering Sea
Times
Salisbury
President Cleveland Passes Through Greensporo Nc En Route To Atlanta
The presidential special train carrying President Cleveland and party passed Greensporo North Carolina before 7 am. A large crowd gathered at the station hoping to glimpse the president, but Cleveland was not visible.
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Greensporo
N. C
Cleveland
Atlanta
New Haven Turnpike Sale Nears Final Settlement
County commissioners near full purchase of Allen county toll roads and make them free before 1896. Vordermark in session over the New Haven gravel road with only $800 separating them from a sale. Other roads including Maysville may close this week with similar negotiations. Court notes record judgments in several civil actions and estate matters.
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Allen County
Messrs. Vordermark
New Haven
Maysville
Annual Indiana Corrections Conference Opens in Fort Wayne
BEGINS TODAY Fort Wayne hosts the Indiana Corrections Conference with a reception for delegates from 6 80 to 7 30 p m and a welcome address by Mayor Oakley. Sessions include City Charity Work and papers on The Church and the Poor The Society of St Vincent de Paul.
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Corrections of
Indiana
Oakley
Cls. Grout
C. O
Indianapolis
W. C. Smallwood
Terre Haute
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
John R. Quinlan
Associated Charities
Ladies’ Committee
May Abolish Convict Labor in Indiana
Latotte Oct 22. A special legislative committee finished an exhaustive inquiry into penitentiary management. A bill will be introduced to abolish hiring convicts to contractors and instead use state labor on public highways, except for long term and life prisoners.
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Latotte
Ind
League considers adding Toledo and Columbus franchises
President Johnson and Treasurer Golt of the Western league and President Killilea of Milwaukee returned from a visit to Toledo and Columbus. The committee will recommend at the next league meeting that both cities be admitted to membership as enterprising men with money in each place have agreed to take the franchises.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Johnson
Golt
Western League
Killilea
Milwaukee
Toledo
Columbus
Actress Lady Sholto Douglas Accepts Queensbury Spouse Drama Engagement
Lady Sholto Douglas, wife of the Marquis of Queensbury’s youngest son, signs with a dramatic company for 300 dollars weekly and will debut in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sholto Douglas
Marquis of Queensbury
Workman Falls To Death At Guaranty Building
Burrato New York October 22 A laborer on the tenth floor of the Guaranty Building fell to the ground losing his footing and was killed instantly as his body was crushed on impact.
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Burrato
N. Y
Guaranty
Marriage Licenses Recorded for Four Couples
William Wagner weds May Fenton. Charles H. Rhodes ties with Ollie Bass. Nicholas B. Lamerd joins Marina Mal lauley in marriage notices from the registry.
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William Wagner
May Fenton
Charles H. Rhodes
Ollie Bass
Nicholas B. Lamerd
Marina Mallauley
Sanitary force lacking as diphtheria spreads
The article cites an understrength sanitary police and a passive board of health in Fort Wayne amid rising contagion. It notes only one officer on city pay and calls for stronger enforcement and a more active public health board. It also advertises a Greensburg rail fare sale from Oct 23 to 26 for a Y P S C EK meeting.
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Fort Wayne
Board of Health
Christian Ladies Mission Society Convention In Port Wayne
The Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the M. E. church Port Wayne district meets next Thursday at 2 pm at Berry street church with sessions Thursday and Friday featuring a program on the society’s work. District auxiliaries include Huntington Auburn Wayne street Fort Wayne and others. officers listed. Lake Erie & Western to sell tickets on Nov 7 and 9 at one fare for round trip.
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M. E. Church
Port Wayne
Berry Street
Huntington
Auburn
Wayne Street
Fort Wayne
Angola
Bluffton
Ossian
Simpson
Spencerville
Margaret M. Bryan
J. J. Todd
Nellie J. Hellopeter
Roanoke
Carrie A. Smith
Mollie Collins
Young Men’s Christian Association
Terre Haute
Ind
Lake Erie & Western
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