Preacher Hinshaw On Trial for His Wife's Murder
In DawviteE Ind a crowded courtroom opened the trial of Rev William E Hinshaw accused of murdering his wife at Belleville January 10. The crowd opposed him though mother of the victim supports him. Jury selection began with mixed reactions and claims of jury tampering. Prosecutor Gully began questioning with juror Nelson Wood whose ties to Hinshaw drew scrutiny.
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Dawvitee
Ind
John W. Hadley
William E. Hinshaw
Belleville
Hinshaw
Sarah Oyler
John Oyler
Enoch Hogate
James B. Daugherty
Indianapolis
Thomas D. Anderson
John L. Gun
William HH. Arnold
Everett Roberts
Gully
Nelson Wood
Tinshaw
Hadley
John Ross
William Simmons
John Clark
O. P. Boyd
William Owen
John Jackson
Stephen Scarce
William Elred
Homeseekers' Excursion Information Announced
Nickel Plate road agents offer September and October homeseekers excursions with full details upon request. Enjoy elegant through trains on the popular route as part of the promotional program.
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Nickel Plate Road
Secretary Carlisle Candidate Rumor Stirs Nashville
Nasaville Tenn Sept 5 A circulating report claims Mrs John G Carlisle privately told a friend that Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle seeks the Democratic nomination for president The item appears amid normal rail fare notices tied to the Nickel Plate road event dates September 10 to 14 connected with the Nayall Retail Butchers Protective association.
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Nasaville
Tenn
John G. Carlisle
Secretary of ‘the Treasury
Insane artist Beckwith linked to wild man terror
Winsted Conn September 5 The wild man blamed on Arthur Beckwith an insane artist and son of Nelson M Beckwith formerly minister to France. Beckwith once ran a New York studio with reported wealth, escaped from Flushing asylum in 1894, roamed Cuba nude on uncooked fruit diet, caused fear, and was captured then escaped Florida coast before recapture.
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Flushing
L. I
Cuba
Florida
Tramps to be roughed on Lake Shore freight cars
The Lake Shore railroad will greet wandering vagabonds on freight cars with officers as a remedy to curb tramp activity. Tramps will be roughly handled if needed but not thrown from moving trains. Officials say most are criminals and the measure aims to deter theft and violence.
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Lake Shore Railroad Company
Lake Shore
Mark Twain Sets Sail for Sidney in Hope of Revival
Vancouver dispatch notes Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain, with wife and daughter and Mr and Mrs Pond, sailing toward Sidney. He is in poor health and the voyage aims to restore him after overwork and a severe financial disaster that wiped out his fortune.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
Sidney
Pond
Customs Receipts Show Record New York Passes
The Wilson bill’s impact emerges as New York customs records a banner day with 1,519 entries yielding $138,263.95 in receipts. The McKinley era never saw such revenue, as 500 clerks from major importing houses swarmed entry clerks to push goods through before closing.
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New York
Custom House
Female sleuth retrieves children in Brooklyn case
New York on September 5 reports Mrs. Ida Smith of Chicago, a detective, followed her husband who took their two children. She traced them to a Brooklyn flat, had her husband arrested for abandonment, recovered the babies, and left him jailed.
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New York
Ida Smith
Chicago
Finlay
Bargain Advert in Times Post Want Column
A brief advert in the Times Post classify section markets items for sale and services. It lists a bargain price and contact method with concise details for readers seeking quick deals.
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Times-Post
Enormous Wealth in British Columbia Mines
Alexander Begg reports from West Kootenay mining districts that wealth in gold and silver is enormous. The Caribou district proves richer than expected with high activity along the Frazer. A five man group extracted 200 pounds of gold from a single pocket in a short time.
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QuenEc
Alexander Begg
British Columbia
West Kootenay
Caribou
Frazer
Turtle Soup at East Main Street Dinner
Frank Belchin will serve green turtle soup to his patrons next Saturday evening at 54 East Main Street.
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Frank Belchin
East Main Street
Gideon suspends riders amid investigation rumor
Chairman Gideon issued a bulletin suspending a score or more riders and transferring many class A riders to class B. Cracks Titus Cabanne and Murphy labeled suspended pending investigation for alleged fixing at St Louis Aug 24. No local riders affected. probable permanent bans next week. Merchandise orders barred in amateur races. decoration day event likely unaffected.
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Gideon
Fred Titus
L. D. Cabanne
C. M. Murphy
St. Louis
Racing Board
Titus
Cabanne
Murphy
League of American Wheelmen
Chicago
Croker in Control as Whitney Seen as Presidential Candidate
A New York report claims Richard Croker will regain leadership via William C. Whitney who is said to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. The source notes Whitney’s influence in Tammany and hints Croker would act as his campaign manager if Whitney runs. A third term for Cleveland could alter plans. Nickel Plate invites low rate homeseekers on Sept 10 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Croker
William C. Whitney
Whitney
Tammany
Croker
Cleveland
Mr. Whitney
New York City
Postal Robbers Caught in Springfield After NY Jail Break
Charles Allen, one of Springfield post office robbers who escaped Ludlow Street jail July 4, is arrested in Springfield after telegraph tips from Park. Claud Webb, a confidence man, is captured with him. Allen’s aliases include P M Morgan and M D Miller. Letters from his wife link him to Oakland California. Killean and another escapee each face $3,000 rewards.
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Springfield
Charles Allen
Ludlow Street
New York
Park
Claud Webb
St. Louis
Allen
M. P. Wheeler
Washington, D. C
Aljsen
P. M. Morgan
M. D. Miller
Charles Robinson
Oakland
Cal
Joseph Killeran
Why Was He Called Home in the Waller Case
Indiana democrats believe Samuel I. Morss editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel and consul general to Paris was recalled by the state department for consultation on the Waller case. Senator Kern left him in Paris. a private letter suggests Cleveland seeks a talk. Morss arrived in New York and spent two days in Washington. A democrat expects Morss to succeed Eustis as ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Samuel I. Morss
Waller
Morss
New York
Washington
Eustis
Patchen Suspicious Drive in Big Pace Controversy
Joe Patchen won the big special pace after seven heats amid accusations of a fixed race. Judges warned Jack Curry, saying he would be fined and suspended. McHenry protested strongly while John R. Gentry initially led early heats before Patchen surged. The episode sparked debate among spectators over possible collusion and officiating.
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Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Mr. Curry
Gentry
Patchen
Ashland Wilkes
Curry
John Dickerson
Morrow
McHenry
Joe Pautehen
McNenry
McKenry
Dickerson
Fred Kohl
Freeport
Pat
Chen Wilkes
Josephine Young
Joe Youngmeat
John RK. Gentry
M. BE. Meleury
Lynne F Belle
Etiquette
King Albert
Larable
Menlo Princess
Basic iron found suitable for steel making in Alabama
A Birmingham discovery shows red ore yields low silicon basic iron for steelmaking. Tennessee Caral, Tron & Railroad Co. booked a 10 000 ton order from Illinois Steel Works and reports indicate a 25 000 ton order being worked on. A boom grips iron markets as idle furnaces shift to basic iron production.
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Brim Mineuam
Tennessee Caral, Tron & Railroad Company
Miinois Steel Works
Chicago
Tennessee Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Alabama
Roberts
Cholera and Yellow Fever News From Sept 5 Reports
The Empress of China arrives with dispatches from Yokohama noting Aug reports of cholera in Japan with 20 cases and 14 deaths in Tokyo and 4 cases with 2 deaths in Yokohama. Japan’s famine prompts rice imports from Ragoon while Corex sees spread. In Mexico, Vera Cruz faces panicked exodus as yellow fever ravages the city with foreigners among the victims.
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Vancouver
B. C
China
Yokohama
Japan
Tokyo
Corex
Ragoon
Mexico
City of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Court rules taxes on express firms invalid in state
Indianapolis, Sept 5 The circuit court decided that taxes by the state tax board on express companies cannot be collected. The 1808 mileage based assessment of 1 357 075 was struck down. The court says firms may be taxed only on tangible property. Attorney General will appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Circuit
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Supreme Court
Ready for Cholera Action in San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco authorities prepare for possible cholera importation from Japan and Honolulu. Chinatown will undergo strict examination and may be closed if conditions worsen, as officials push ready measures to prevent an outbreak.
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San Francisco
Japan
Honolulu
Chinatown
British Congo Stock Case Described as Serious
London September 5 The foreign secretary told the House of Commons that Congo documents on British trade stocks executed by Belgian authorities lack some requested details but reveal the serious character of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Congo
Two Wheelmen Arrested in Abduction Case on Puritan
John W. Kelly and Frank Major, wheelmen aboard the steamer Puritan, were arrested this morning on charges of abducting Blanche Powers from Benton Harbor Michigan. The mother is in town, but the girl is missing.
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Cuicano
John W. Kelly
Frank Major
Blanche Powers
Benton Harbor
Mich
Missionaries massacre inquiry makes progress in Ku Cheng
Snananal reports to American and British consuls that the Ku Cheng massacre investigation proceeds satisfactorily with several important convictions already secured.
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Snananal
Ku Cheng
Winthrop Mine Resumes. Workers to Gain 10 Percent
Ishpeming Michigan September 5 The Winthrop mine resumes with full force this morning. Workers will receive a 10 percent raise on December 15. Steam shovels operate at Ishpeming mines as they ramp up production. Also appears a local ad for Fresh Baltimore Oysters and Best Standard Stewing and Celery from Fruit House.
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Ishpeming, Mich
Winthrop
Ishpeming
Baltimore
Damage by hurricane and floods reported in Lisbon
Damaged by the hurricane and floods across the Lisbon area report great property losses and fatalities. Weather system caused widespread destruction as residents assess the impact and begin recovery efforts.
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Lisbon
Drowned man found in Vancouver lagoon?
Drowned in the Lagoon. Chicago Sept 5 The body of D Cherderon a cigarmaker was found in the lagoon at Jackson park this morning Just as good as any first class job printing office but we want your business Times Post job printing office
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Trus-Post
Chicago
D. Cherderon
Jackson Park
Times-Post
Centennial Notes Promising Progress For Allen County Centennial
Reports from the centennial celebration soliciting committees show growing activity and optimism. A mass meeting is scheduled in the circuit court room tomorrow at 2 PM to discuss freeing Allen County toll rounds, with hopes of a wipeout as October celebration nears. Centennial envelopes are available at headquarters No 7 Arcade for the next 30 days.
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Centennial Celebration Board
Wayne
Circuit Court Room
Centennial Committee
Allen County
No. 7 Arcade
Annual Meeting Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary at German Reformed Orphans Home
A large crowd attended the twelfth anniversary of the German Reformed Orphans Home near the city. Rev. M. F. Dumstrey opened with prayer, followed by Rev. F. Zesch’s German address. Mayors, pastors, and trustees spoke as the home’s board held its annual session.
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M. F. Dumstrey
Philadelphia
F. ©. Zesch
Cincinnati
A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Oakley
Google
the Home
J. Bachman
Benjamin 8. Sterne
Dayton
B. Ruf
Berne
Ind
J. Rettig
Arrests Over Drill Absences Stir City Military Cells
City military commanders moved to enforce drill attendance. A Zollinger battery business meeting saw many members absent, prompting Captain Ranke to dispatch a squad under Lieutenant Alderman to arrest 22 artillerists found at a West Superior street bar and Berehot park entertainment and bring them to the armory. Earlier, Captain Fenner had ordered arrests of Wayne True Blues soldiers to enforce drills.
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Zollinger Battery
Ranke St
Frank Alderman
Arnmory
West Superior
Doctor Ladd Returns From Middlepoint Eyes Improving
Yesterday Dr F B Ladd arrived home from Middlepoint Ohio where weeks of eye treatment by his brother Dr L B Ladd and Dr W H Hunter followed a diphtheria exposure that caused temporary blindness. He traveled to recover and is now regaining sight. Excursion rates to Cleveland September 10 to 12 via Nickel Plate for Masonic events announced.
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F. B. Ladd
Middlepoint
L. B. Ladd
W. H. Hunter
Hie
Local Court Fines and Upcoming Trial Before Justices
George Bopp was fined 81 and costs by Justice Huser yesterday for assault and battery upon Frederick Oetting. The case of the state v Gephart for alleged Nicholson law violation will be tried by Justice Hays at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. James Kretchfield was arrested last evening on a warrant from Justice Bohens court charging him with assault and battery on Philip Wagner. He was fined $1 and costs, which he paid.
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George Bopp
Justice Huser
Frederick Oetting
State
Gephart
Justice Hays
James Kretchfield
Justice Bohen
Philip Wagner
Oakley
Squire Bohen
Adam Neumeier
Tanner
Colerick
Ryan
J. R. Bittenger
Neumeier
Blanche Lanigan
Thomas Lanigan
O'Rourke
Tony del
Dawson
Cholera Rages in Broussa With 40 Daily Deaths
London reports from the Daily News Vienna correspondent that cholera is raging at Broussa in Asia Minor. The city lies 47 miles south of Constantinople. Also noted are low rail fares to Cleveland from Sept 10 to 14 via Nickel Plate road for the Ancient Order of Foresters of America.
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London
Vienna
The
Daily News
Broussa
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Cleveland
Ancient Order of Foresters of America
Couple of Divorce Suits Filed in the Courts
Adam Neumeier was acquitted. Justice Bohne ruled he did not violate the Nicholson Law. A pair of divorce actions were filed in the courts, adding to local civil docket activity.
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Adam Neumeier
Will Get a New Court House in Allen County
County commissioners fix a two cent levy to fund a new court house costing not less than 500000. Building to start March 1897, expected two years to complete, plans to resemble the state capitol and broad support from citizens noted.
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Allen County
Court House
PRCA
Sorfels Platetel TC
State House
Church of the Covenant Incorporation Filed
The Church of the Covenant filed articles of incorporation in the recorder's office this morning. Trustees elected include A. K. Van Buskirk for three years, John W. Dawson and James Anderson for two years, and W. W. Barnett and Charles K. Schulze for one year.
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Church of the Covenant
Recorder’s Office
Vxentiemen
A. EK. van Buskirk
John W. Dawson
James Anderson
W. W. Barnett
Charles EK. Schulze
Two men jailed six months for trespass
Thomas Shieldon and Harry White were each sentenced to six months in jail by Fudge O'Rourke this morning after the charge was reduced to malicious trespass.
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Thomas Shieldon
Harry White
Fudge O'Rourke
Week End Excursions to Lake Maxinkuckee on Nickel Plate
Week end excursions run to Lake Maxinkuckee via the Nickel Plate road every Saturday until September 28. Inquire of agents for details and schedules.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
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Carlisle
Buffalo
Nayrall Retail Butchers
Asso
Connecticut
Arthur Beckwith
Navy
Want
Jack Curry
Pacers
Lagrange
Melvina
Martina
Fairview
Rhinestone
Doctor Riley
Callon Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Birmingham
Indiana Express
Centennial Notes
Ranke
Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council Royal and Select Masons
Coop
Globe Mills
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