Local Notes and Society in Fort Wayne
Mrs S J Peabody of Columbia City visits Fort Wayne as Mr and Mrs J W Landenberger return from Chicago. Mrs George Frienstein travels to New Haven Conn. to visit friends. Proctor shoe store owner M Alexander leaves for Cincinnati on business. Mrs S M Foster and daughter Alice return from Pennsylvania. Shakespeare club hosts Miss Smyser at West Berry home. Mrs Louis Metzner of South Hanna street is dangerously sick. Mrs George Hackett and Miss Hackett visit Mrs E A K Hackett. Y W C T A holds a meeting at Miss Carrie Smiths Pixley Long block home. Carnahans return from six weeks in Boston. Dorcas society to hold social at English Lutheran church.
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J. W. Landenberger
Chicago
George Frienstein
New Haven
Conn
M. Alexander
Proctor Shoe Store
Cincinnati
Miss Smyser
Shakespeare Club
West Berry Street
Louis Metzner
South Hanna Street
George Hackett
Harrisburg
Miss Hackett
Bloomfield
E. A. K. Hackett
Carrie Smith
Pixley-Long Block
West Main Street
A. F. Scroca
Burdette
Amelia Bradshaw
William 8. Sanders
Jefferson Street
Emelia
Ella Werst
Wapakoneta
Louis Aman
Conterno Band Concert Impresses Few in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne critics note strong artistry from conductor Luciano Conterno and his ensemble despite a meager matinee and sparse evening audience. Miss Nini Bertini Humphrys and Signor Victor Clodio delivered exquisite vocal numbers, recalled by the crowd, while Otis Skinner recounts a near-accident during a Booth-Modjeska Macbeth performance and the heavy swords used in the duel scene.
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Fort Wayne
Nini Bertini Humphrys
Signor
Victor Clodio
Luciano Conterno
Otis Skinner
Mr. Booth
Ile
Railroad Union Organizes Local Branch in Brooklyn
About 200 railroad workers from elevated, surface, steam, and electric lines met in Metropolitan hall Brooklyn to form a local branch of the American Railway Union. The gathering included representatives from several rail systems and marked a notable unionization effort.
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New You
Metropolitan Hall
Brooklyn
American Railway Union
Ex Gov Beveridge in Critical Brain Trouble
Sandwich Illinois October 29 The condition of ex Governor Beveridge has worsened with delirium all night and alarming morning condition physicians are worried about the new trouble and its possible end
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Sandwich, Iils
Beveridge
Fears for Florence M. Tug in gale near Lorain
Grave fears are entertained for the safety of the fishing tug Florence M. which cleared Lorain during the gale. After departure no word or sighting followed from the vessel and it is believed she foundered. Captain Murphy led a five man Cleveland crew including Engineer Montgomery.
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Cleveland
Florence M
Lorain
Murphy
Montgomery
Cologne Drunkards and the Hidden Social Risk
A period piece warns that some women drink cologne to sweeten breath before social events, forming a habit akin to whisky. It contrasts cologne’s high alcohol content with whisky and notes the danger to refined women who might prefer the milder label while consuming a far stronger substance.
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Cologne
New York Leads World in Lace Purchases and Value
New York buys more lace than any city and boasts scores of ladies with lace collections valued from 20 000 to 0 000 dollars. The Vanderbilts own laces rivaling the Prussian and Austrian crown laces valued at 500 000. The late Mrs Astor had a lace dress costing 1 000 and another recently sold for 25 000 to an American lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra. Astor
Political Notes Tanner's Show in the South
Springfield dispatch notes Senator Pleasant T. Chapman of Vienna Ohio County forecasts a tough path for John R Tanner to unite southern Illinois delegates for governor. He lists Fifer Uncle Dick Oglesby Horace Clark and General Jim Martin as influential rivals. Floyd K Whittemore discussed as possible state treasurer candidate and not denying impeachment. Tanner and Woolff shown as friendly to him.
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Springfield
Dis
Pleasant T. Chapman
Vienna
Johnson County
John R. Tanner
Illinois
Fifer
Dick Oglesby
Horace Clark
Jim Martin
Salem
Floyd K. Whittemore
Tanner
Woolff
Hill Campaigns in Ohio With Large Crowds
Senator Hill of New York spoke twice in Ohio drawing enthusiastic crowds. He joined Congressman Tom L. Johnson at Elyria for an afternoon talk and addressed 6,000 to 7,000 at Saengerfest Hall in Cleveland on national issues and party contrasts. Governor Campbell and Senator Brice campaigned in Bowling Green with a reception after traveling from Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DrEs Moines
Cullom
Illinois
Allison
Hoeffer Targeted After Powder Plot In Ohio
The Enquirer reports in Greenville that Rev C W Hoeffer ex Republican candidate for the legislature is the target of a nefarious plot. Five men guard his house and four write letters to congregation members about the situation. A $100 reward is offered for identifying the boy who delivered midnight powders. the envelope with powders and instructions is missing. Hoeffer recovers and plans a political speech at Ansonia on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
the Enquirer
Greenville
C. W. Hoeffer
Hoeffer
Ansonia
New York State Democracy Emblem Removal Ordered
Judge Beach of the supreme court rules to remove the rooster emblem from the State Democracy ballot. The decision faults police commissioners for allowing the emblem use and could delay printing of millions of ballots for the November election. An appeal to the general term will be argued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beach
Supreme Court
Senator Carter Hints Early Republican Convention Date
Senator Carter, chairman of the Republican national committee, said six months notice is required for a convention date, suggesting the gathering could be called earlier than the middle of the year after the committee meets. The Oct 29 report from Washington notes the question of timing for the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Wshington
Republican’ National Committee
Governor Clarke Moves To Halt Arkansas Fight
In Little Rock authorities seek warrants for Robert Fitzsimmons and Martin Julian as Governor Clarke vows to stop the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout. Deputy Sheriff Heard to detain the boxers on arrival, with arrests to precede any fight and Corbett possibly moved to a county outside local influence. A Hot Springs dispatch notes arrests and renewed efforts to proceed with bond and peace, while Rochester reports a possible postponement of the plan and a boxing exhibition involving Sullivan and Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Jim
Bob
Little Rock
Kinsworthy
Pulaski County
Robert Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Hot Springs
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Supreme Court
Julian
Booker
Heard
Texarkana
Arkansas
Martin
Hot Sruimnes
Ark
Sen
Rochester
N. Y
Parson Davies
Sullivan
Ryan
Vendig
Elgin Complains Of Elgen Trade Mark Case
Washington October 29 A tariff act section dispute arises over registering the Elgen watch mark viewed as a simulated Elgin brand. The Higen Watch Company filed for registration while Elgin protested asserting legal violation. No action has been taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Higen”’ Watch Company
Elgin” Watch Company
Elgen’’ Watch Company
Hayti Revolt Brings Unrest as Hippolyte Declares Siege
New York reports a Haytian revolution with President Hippolyte in Port au Prince guarded by his northern army. Several leaders arrested, prisoners shot after siege declared. Mass attended under bayoneted guards. ten executed, about twenty in military prison. Army concentrates at the palace as final confrontation looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hayti
Hippolyte
Port Au Prince
Legitime
Tey
Friends of
Marrigat
Armenian Riots Spark Death Toll In Ottoman Cities
Constantinople reports claim Armenians provoked Baiburi disturbances by firing on Mussulmans. many killed and wounded on both sides before gendarmes halted rioting. Baghdad dispatch notes Armenians attacked Mussulmans at Marash and Zeitoun. Major Bekir of Hamidid cavalry said to be burned alive in a Diadim church. Milwaukee mine owners say Miners' union ordered men from Hunter mine. martial law considered. Denver crowd hears Myron Reed urge arming 200 watchmen at polls to shoot fraudulent voters.
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Constantinople
Marash
Zeitoun
Bekir
Diadim
Milwaukee
Mullen
Ida
Hunter
Denver
Myron W. Reed
Markets show mixed U S financials and Chicago commodity quotes
New York financials show nominal money on call at two percent and firm sterling exchange with banker's bills near 4834. Chicago Board of Trade reports October wheat at 59 to 60. corn and oats mixed. park and produce prices listed. Chicago live stock prices include hogs selling around 3.40 to 3.85 and cattle from about 2.15 to 5.23 with varied grades and regional values.
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New York Financial
New Youk
Prime Mercantile
Aterling Exchange
United States
Chicago
Board of Trade
Burbanks
Illinois
Cape Cod
Union Stock Yards
Texas
Excursions South for Cotton States Expo Tickets
Three forms of excursion tickets to Atlanta account the Cotton States exposition are for sale via Pennsylvania lines. One ticket is valid returning 20 days from sale, another until January 7, 1896, and a third valid for 10 days. 20 day and until Jan 7 tickets are available anytime during the exposition. 10 day tickets sold only on Oct 26, Nov 5, 25, Dec 5 and 16 at special low rates. Details from nearest Pennsylvania lines agent or I VanDusen chief assistant.
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Atlanta
Pennsylvania
I. VanDusen
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S. J. Peabody
Columbia City
City
S. M. Foster
Miss Alice
W. Ll. Carnahan
Robert Carnahan
Boston
Dorcas Society
English Lutheran Church
Anna Philley
Bessie Bledsoe
William Carter
L. D. Henson
Terre Hane
John Hislop
Colerick Street
Andrews
Jesse Felker
Harry Southern
James Mitchel
The
Postal Telegraph Company
West
Columbia Street
Randall Hotel
Higgins
Centlivre
Louisville
Ed Geers
Geers
Frank Bogash
Diocese of
Indiana
Trinity Church
John Hazen White
Spencer
Indianapolis
Rezin Orr
Detroit
Orr
National Union of Street Railway
Nettie Walker
Temple Theatre
Helene Smyser
van Wert
Old Ridge
Findlay
Akron
Carey
Big Four
Northern Ohio Railroad
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western
Conterno
Masonic Temple
Wm. C. Andrews
Wm. Meyer & Brother
Hatters
Calhoun
Calhoun Street
Minnie Maddern Fiske
A. It
UT. st’'Gotham
Mergentheim’s
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Iowa
Ohio
Des Moines
Allison and Drake
Davenport
Drake
Bob” Cousins
Turin Grand Opera House
Joe R. Lane
Omaha
Commercial Club
Pingree
Evening Press
Tad
Rooster
New York State
Elgin
Ilinois
Armenia
Idaho
Rev. Reed
Grand Lodge
LO. C. FP
Trans-Post
Emple Theatre
WM. Meyer & Bro.’S
Calhoun ST
MR. WM. C. Andrews
Fred Marsden
Miller
PAL Arn
Chicago Bakery
Candlee Croom
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
Telephone
W. F. Geller
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
W.B. Phillips
Nterwear
Greapes
Wm. Meyer & Bro
J. O. Caswell
Motel Rieh
Brieut
Ilome
Daily Times-Post
Miss J. Haverly
Norz
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