Cranks Plague Vanderbilt Household Ahead of Wedding
Big man with a fierce mustache guards the Vanderbilt mansion at Madison Avenue and Seventy Seventh Street. Detectives hired by Mrs. Vanderbilt pore over every visitor and mail while beggars and unsolicited loan requests flood the door and Consuelo Vanderbilt’s name draws many pleas from across the country.
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New Yorks
Vanderbilt
Madison Avenue
Seventy-second Street
East Sixty-seventh Street
Vanderbilts
Miss Consuelo
Duke of Marlborough
South Carolina Convention Backs Literacy Vote Limit
The South Carolina constitutional convention rejected Batton’s suffrage plan exempting military veterans and dependents, deeming it unconstitutional by 110 to 20. It then failed Wilson’s amendment 128 to 16, preserving the committee report that voters must read or pay taxes, with registration rules easing before 1898 and tightening after.
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D. C
South Carolina
United States
Wilson
Body of Hugueley Found in Weston Potter's Field
In Weston cemetery, a young man identified as Harry J. Hugueley son of Boston liquor dealer H. W. Hugueley, was found dead after a shooting at New Market near St. Joseph. Buried in the potter's field. a Kansas City detective linked the grave to Hugueley, formerly convicted of forgery in Dallas in 1892.
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Weston
Harry J. Hugueley
H. W. Hugueley
Boston
Mass
Newmarket
James Hall
Potter’s Field
Kansas City
Young Hugueley
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
Hugueley
Zeigler annuls five Catholic sisters’ teaching licenses
In Green Bay on October 31 Q D Zeigler Outagamie county schools superintendent annulled the licenses of five Catholic sisters teaching in Freedom and Little Chute public schools. No charges were made beyond wearing religious garb. Bishop Messmer orders continued teaching to test the issue legally.
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Green Bay
Wis
Q. D. Zeigler
Outagamie County
Freedom
Little Chute
Messmer
Widespread Earthquake Shocks Panic Cities Across Midwest
A Chicago morning quake shook the city at 5 07 AM lasting 10 to 12 seconds with books dislodged and bells ringing. Reports from Cincinnati New Orleans Memphis Louisville and many towns say tremors were felt between 5 and 6 AM east to west with no damage. Multiple cities including Niles Rockford and Orrumwa reported patients and residents alarmed as walls shook and windows broke.
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Chicago
John Rusk
China
Badenoch
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Dayton
Lafayette
Ind
Muncie
Milwaukee
Springfield
Ill
Wheeling
W. Va
Three Rivers
Mich
Benton Harbor
Litchfield
Cincinnati
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Cleveland
Paris
Wheelng
Lewick
Newport
West Third Street
Olive and
Linn
Dietch
New Orleans
Lomsville
Memphis
Nashville
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
Missouri
Tennessee
Spiritualism in Court Opens Damages Case at Anderson
In Anderson Indiana a $10,000 damage suit, Mrs. Dr. Hilligoss versus W R Covert, opened in the superior court over spiritualism. Covert has long claimed mediums are fraudulent and has posted $500 to prove it before a jury. Hilligoss seeks damages as she alleges the assertion targeted her. The case draws national interest as test exposures may come before the jury and spiritualists gather from across the country to support Hilligoss. Meanwhile Covert testified to a $250,000 net worth as courtrooms and halls were filled. A Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment meeting of the LO C F of Indiana was also noted in Indianapolis.
Saloones Closed in Kalamazoo for Prayer Meeting
In Kalamazoo Michigan on October 31 a citywide prayer hour from 2 to 4 PM led by Evangelist Whittle and Burke caused all prominent saloons to close. The Ministerial Alliance organized the event, posting signs and securing voluntary closures. It reportedly marked the first statewide instance of liquor dealers shutting during a religious revival.
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KawLaMazoo
Mich
Kalamazoo
Ministerial Alliance
Corbett to Surrender. Fight Delayed in Arkansas
Corbett plans to surrender in Little Rock at 5 PM and then head to Hot Springs with Fitzsimmons, as courts prepare to arraign them for arranging a prize fight. Reports say bonds likely, troops possibly sent, and a postponement of the bout to November. Corbett to claim forfeit if needed.
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Corbett
Little Rock
Little Roc. Ark
Fitzsimmons
Hot Springs
Hort Springs
Wittingham Park
Julian
Sheriff Houpt
Texarkana
Ark
James J. Corbett
Prohibition Ticket Out In Detroit City Races
Detroit October 31 the new caucus law required ward precinct meetings for nominating city officers. Prohibitionists failed to comply and sought a mandamus to place their nominees on the ticket. Judge Lillibridge ruled the law constitutional and binding, requiring obedience to preserve ballot rights.
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Detroit
Forster
Lillibridge
Prohibitionist
Transfers issued for Lakeside line by Fort Wayne Electric Railway
Starting Friday morning November 1 transfers will be provided from different lines to the Lakeside line. Passengers must alight at Main and Calhoun to obtain tickets from agents. From Lakeside passengers receive transfers from the motorman but must then go to Main and Calhoun to board, with certain lines exempt. Tickets valid at Calhoun and Columbia corners, good only at the corner until Lakeside car serves that intersection. King Oscar Will Arbitrate. Rio De Jane, Oct 81 Brazil’s government has been informed.
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Fort Wayne
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
Main and
Calhoun Streets
Oscar
Rio de Jane
Earthquake Shocks Fort Wayne In Early Morning
A violent earthquake shook Fort Wayne just after 3 am, with three distinct 15 second shocks. Most buildings felt the tremor with alarm but there was no serious damage except a toppled chimney at 246 West Berry Street and partial fear at the county poor farm. Telegraph reports indicate wide Mississippi Valley reach. The event is noted as the most violent in memory for the region.
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Mother Earth
Peter
West Berry Street
Felts
Mississippi Valley
Lakes
Gulf
Missouri
Allegheny Mountains
United States
Cleveland
Buffalo
Market Summary from Curiaco Wheat and Livestock Quotes
Wheat futures open at 58 cents with December option activity. Corn May contracts at 29 cents, May oats 204 cents, January pork at 9.05 dollars, lard 5.65, ribs 84.65. Hog receipts 37,000 with 7,000 left over. cattle receipts 11,000. sheep 12,000. Market closes: wheat 59.5, corn 29, May oats 2030, pork 9.15, lard 5.67, ribs 84.60.
Wild Texas steer causes city-wide panic in Curiaco
Oct 31 a steer broke loose from stockyards and roamed streets for two hours, triggering a citywide panic in Curiaco. Residents fled and police corralled the animal near Main Street as crowds watched. no injuries reported.
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Curiaco
THAT MASS MEETING FOR CUBAN SUPPORT AT COURT HOUSE
Citizens gather at the circuit court room tonight urged by Mayor Oakley to express sympathy for the Cuban revolutionaries. The meeting aims to influence Congress to recognize the Cubans as belligerents and bolster political liberty, echoing the spirit of the American Revolution.
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Circuit Court Room
Oakley
Fort Wayne
United States
Schell Bound Over On Perjury Charge In Peru Court
Edward L. Schell was bound over to the circuit court on a perjury charge with $800 bond after a preliminary investigation led by Horace S. Barnard before Justice Fulchler in Peru. Barnard must appear as a witness in the case, with a $500 bond or recognizance. Fort Wayne witnesses doubted the state's case, but further evidence could emerge. Schell may remain jailed until trial.
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Edward L. Schell
Horace S. Barnard
Fulchler
Peru
Barnard
Schell
Zern
Apportionment Suit Moves Ahead in Indiana Case
The Indiana supreme court advanced a suit challenging the last legislature's apportionment act. Oral argument is set for mid November with a decision expected by year end. Democrats push for a favorable ruling that could yield a Democratic legislature and a Voorhees successor in the U.S. Senate. The Gougar voting rights case for women remains not advanced.
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Daniel W. Voorhees
United States Senate
Helen M. Gougar
Lafayette
Indiana
Identity of Kate Fitzgerald Confirmed in Indiana
InpranaPpouis Indiana October 31 authorities confirm Kate Fitzgerald identity linked to prior escape from the Indiana reformatory for girls four years ago when she fled with help from outsiders. She was known as Katie Governette and a relative says this is her correct name. The relative adds that her father was jailed for murder at Jeffersonville prison, later escaping. The girl at the reformatory was described as bright faced.
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InpranaPpouis
Ind
Kate Fitzgerald
New York Society For the Prevention of
Indiana
Katie Governette
Jeffersonville
Cuban day at Atlanta exposition postponed by request
The Cuban day at the Atlanta exposition was postponed by order of the national administration. Governor Matthews received a management letter noting Spain has an exhibit and that hosting a Cuban issue speaker could cause complications with Spain and the international exhibit. In Freeport Indiana John Bently aged 88 and Laura Hudson aged 77 were wed at the groom's son's home. Bently is among Freeport’s oldest residents while the bride comes from Winnebago County. Hams Eggs and Butter prices listed: Best Hams ten cents, Shoulders zero?, English Breakfast Bacon nine cents, Fresh Bees a dozen eighteen cents.
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Indianapolis
Cleveland
Matthews
Spain
Freeport
Ind
John Bently
Laura Hudson
Bently
Winnebago
Verdi Jury Finds Barr Father Of Priscilla Jones Babe
Two sealed verdicts issued in morning sessions. In Priscilla Jones v Barr the jury found Barr is the father of Jones's child, damages to be fixed by Judge O Rourke. In John Webber v Berghoff Brewing the verdict favored the defendant with Webber unlikely to recover despite a $250 offer.
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Priscilla Jones
William J. Barr
Barr
Babe
O'Rourke
John Webber
Herman Berghoff Brewing Company
Webber
Dawson
Route to State Capital by L E W and Big Four Ry
New time card in effect Oct 20 shows Fort Wayne leaving 7 10 a m arriving Indianapolis 11 28 a m and return Indianapolis 6 25 p m arriving Fort Wayne 10 20 p m This schedule offers a half day for business at the state capital.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Cuba's Heroes Public Meeting in Circuit Court Room
Fort Wayne gathers under Sons of the Revolution and G A R to push for congressional recognition of Cuban fighters as belligerents. A memorial to Congress likely to be adopted as residents express views on liberty and aid to the Cuban cause.
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Circuit Court Room
Sons of the Revolution
Fort Wayne
Congress
United States
Platts Prediction on New York Campaign
Ex Senator Thomas C Platt predicts a Republican state ticket and majority in the legislature. County chairman Lauterbach forecasts a fusion ticket lead of 20 000 to 50 000 votes while Tammany claims a 40 000 county win. Also noted are marriage licenses for Daniel Bicker Lena Hake and Theodore Catshall Fredericka L Honesk.
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Nw York
Thomas C. Platt
Saratoga
Lauterbach
Republican County Committee
Tammany
Daniel Bicker
Lena Hake
Theodore Catshall
Fredericka L. Honesk
Bill Nye Egged in Paterson Egg Attack
Bill Nye faced jeers in Paterson New Jersey where the Decorative Order of the Ancient Egg greeted him with eggs and ridicule after a poorly received lecture at the First Baptist church. The incident included an escape by train, with $50 of receipts retained by the manager.
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New York
Paterson
N. Y
Bill Nye
Nye
HUNTING THE HOBOES CRUSADE DRIVES TRAMPS OFF TRAINS
Detective Stoll leads a campaign against tramps on the Pennsylvania railroad. In a week 124 tramps were ejected or arrested between city and Crestline. A raid at Van Wert captured a dangerous crook with chisels and 75 skeleton keys, sent to Dayton workhouse. Raids will continue to clear the east end of the line. Also notes a Terre Haute YMCA meeting and Lake Erie & Western ticket sale on Nov 7 and 9.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Crestline
van Wert & Kobo
Dayton
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