Prices Decline as Farmers Hold Crops With Little Hope
New York report notes a weak market across corn wheat and cotton with large grain stocks. Prices retreat about two cents per bushel while farmers delay sales and exports show a sharp drop. Failures rise in US and Canada as steel and pig iron stocks adjust.
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New York
San & Co
Atlantic
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
London
United States
Canada
May Wed Miss Oglesby Rumored Engagement in Springfield
Intimate friends of Miss Felicite Oglesby in Springfield express surprise at reports of her engagement to George M. Pullman Jr. They do not deny the rumor. Pullman has been a prominent figure at several social functions recently where Miss Oglesby was also present, lending credence to the chatter. Local note mentions a possible upcoming wedding and social circles surrounding the pair.
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Springfield
Felicite Oglesby
George M. Pullman, Jr
Young Pullman
Oglesby
Nicholson temperance law appeals reach supreme court
Inpranarouis Sept 14 two Vigo county cases appeal the Nicholson law validity in the supreme court. Transcripts filed by Eli F. Ritter. State appeals after Judge Taylor ruled section 4 penalty applies only when all provisions are breached. Defendants Lewis Gebhardt and Albert Myers faced charges tied to saloon and amusements with hours restrictions. Information by Samuel M. Houston Vigo county prosecutor.
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Inpranarouis
Supreme Court
Vigo County
Eli F. Ritter
David N. Taylor
Lewis Gebhardt
Albert Myers
Gebhardt
Myers
Samuel M. Houston
Nightingale Ben Walker Drives Behind Charlies P at Medford
Louisville KY Sept 14 five new races and two unfinished ones marked a lively card at the Louisville Fair and Driving association. Ben Walker behind Charles P delivered a sensational 2:15 pace heat win prompting driver Walcott to be fined 250. Mystic Park races featured multiple heats with Sulphide and Blue Hat among winners. Closing meets at Elkhart and Kokomo saw Bessie Wilkes Lititia Marie M and Decoy triumphs in various 2:19 and 2:25 pace events.
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Louisville
Louisville Fair and Driving Association
Nightingale
David B
Baron Rogers
Ollie K
Charming Chimes
Julia Coultrie
Carillon
Earl Baltic
Tom Martin
Dentine
Fitzroyal
Judge Rice
Pace
Blue Hat
Emma Wilkes
Charley D
Ben Walker
MeEpForp
Mass
Mystic Park
Charles P
Walcott
Bouncer
Lightning
Lynne Bel
Alcinta
Joe Jett
Lake Erie
Lee Simmons
Ethel Wilkes
Frank Agan
King Harry
Judge Keeler
Elkhart
Boxnanrt
Ind
Anglita
Kokomo
Media Belle
Tom Exum
Allie Wilkes
Trixie Hal
Non Parole
Arkalon
Sandy Boy
Harry Wood
Perfecto
Cuckoo
Lady Vivian
Selah W
Carrie Strathmore
Sutton Boy
Strangwood
Press Gang Accusations From Merida Mexico Yucatan
The opposition charges the state government with using press gang crews to abduct men for army service in Meripia Merida Yucatan. Citizens in humbler walks of life are said to be seized in city streets and remote areas to perform state service. A note mentions a free lunch at the Board of Trade, 83 Calhoun Street, tonight.
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Meripia
Yucatan
Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
Robbins slated as adjutant general in G A R plan
Indiana officer Gen Irvin Robbins, a brigadier general in the Indiana national guard, is expected to be named adjutant general by Commander in Chief I N Walker who has moved headquarters to Indianapolis. Burst to remain quartermaster general for now with other staff appointments delayed.
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Louisville
I. N. Walker
Indianapolis
Ind
Walker
Irvin Robbins
Indiana National Guard
Robbins
Irvin
Indiana
Burst
Ship burned at sea near Southampton reported
Residents along Long Island’s shore saw flames offshore early today as a vessel burned five miles from the coast. A large beach crowd gathered while crews did not land, raising fears they were rescued by a passing ship or lost. a thunderstorm sparked speculation the fire was lightning caused.
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Southampton
N. Y
Long Island
Fish Commissioner investigates Wabash river fish deaths
Deputy United States Fish Commissioner Chapman of Fort Wayne is in the Wabash river investigating wholesale fish mortality. He travels to protect fish and enforce river fish laws and will report to his Washington chief soon. lunch at the Board of Trade is advertised.
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United States
Chapman
Fort Wayne
Wabash River
Washington
Anderson
Local Obituaries and Death Notices Aid Community Mourning
Deaths reported at various addresses include Mrs. Samantha B. Hall of 64 Chicago Street aged 60 from kidney trouble. Funeral from her residence, 2 PM tomorrow. Marie Minnick age 3 dies of lung fever. funeral from 52 North Harrison Street and St Marys Church. Alice Kiner, 25, at 88 Wagner Street, dies of consumption. widow Edward Kiner and one child. Mrs Alice Kirchner of 88 Wagner Street dies of consumption. funeral at Berry Street M E Church at 9 AM tomorrow.
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Marie
Frank Minnick
North
Harrison Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Wagner Street
Alice
Edward Kiner
Kirchner
Alice Kirchner
Berry Street
Nickel Plate trains offer elegant through service announced
Agents of the Nickel Plate Road advertise complete excursion information upon request. The notice highlights a popular route with elegantly equipped solid through trains.
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Nickel Plate Road
Griffo to battle Lavigne in 20 round match at Wood NJ
Active Athletic association signs Griffo and Lavigne for a 20 round go at Constable Wood New Jersey. Winner to receive three fourths of gate receipts. Also announces Niagara Falls excursion Sept 21 via Nickel Plate Road with round trip fare five dollars. Tickets from M C Baker Fort Wayne. Ind.
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New Yor
Active Athletic Association
Griffo and Lavigne
Ina
Constable Wood
N. J
Falls of Niagara
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
The
Falls
Toronto
Chatauque Lake
M C. Baker
Ind
Dynamo accident leaves Reed crushed and crippled
James Reed an electrician with Jenney Electric Light and Power was pinned under a half ton dynamo moved from the Sentinel building on Calhoun street. He suffered a crushed leg head injuries and possible amputation with uncertain recovery. Gottloib Steup a fireman at engine house No 8 fell from a window ledge and was badly bruised but not life threatening.
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Sentinel
Calhoun Street
James Reed
Reed
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
Gottloib Steup
West Washington Street
Louis Steup
West
Jefferson Street
McOscar
Steup
Disgraceful Banquet Tarnishes Cincinnati Delegation
A Cincinnati Municipal Association banquet at the Gibson house drew 350 attendees with two thirds intoxicated, bottles flying and disorder throughout the event. Mayor Caldwell pleaded for order as the scene devolved, ending with profane language and attendees unable to move afterward. Wade H. Ellis departed early in disgust. Caldwell warned the city citywide damage to Cincinnati’s convention reputation.
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Cincinnati
Municipal Association
Gibson House
City of
Caldwell
Wade H. Ellis
The
Tribune
New York Ledger Financial Totals Report
New York figures show a decrease in reserves to 8.16 million dollars with a special item of 1.91 million and legals at 7.52 million. Deposits rise to 5.10 million while loans increase by 4.33 million and circulation sits at 158 thousand.
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New York
Proper Disposal of Garbage Debate at Cincinnati Convention
Thomas D. DeVilbiss of this city presented a paper on garbage disposal at the municipal boards convention in Cincinnati. The talk covered fire destruction and collection methods amid lively exchanges with Dr. Hess of Cleveland who opposed cremation. DeVilbiss was named to the standing committee on taxation and assessments.
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Cincinnati
Thomas D. DeVilbiss
Hess
Cleveland
DeVilbiss
Standing Committee On Taxation and
Saloon Case Moves After Fresh Affidavit
Mr Ligget faces conviction under Nicholson law as A B Jackson of the Corner saloon is re arrested after a renewed affidavit. Justice France dismissal lacked a prosecutor prompting venue change to Squire Bohen with hearing set for Sept 20. Fresh oysters and celery offered by Fruit House.
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Squire Bohen
Nuns Seize Office Furniture At Ohio Orphan Home
In Tiffin Ohio on Sept 14 nuns entered Father Fleck’s office and forcibly carried part of the furniture to their rooms. The move follows the death of Father Bihn and aims to topple Fleck from managing the Catholic orphan home. Rumor speaks of a planned raid on the safe and books.
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Tiffin
Catholic Orphan’s Home
Father Fleck
Father Bihn
New International Cup Offered by Royal Victoria Club
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that if rules prevent voiding Tuesday's race, they should be revised. It also notes that owners of the Defender are notified of an international cup offered by the Royal Victoria club awaiting a challenger.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
New York
Royal Victoria Club
Woman in Hamington Attempted Kidnapping of Child
Mrs. Ira Owens tried to abduct her child in Hamington Ind yesterday. Separated from her husband, the child was in the father’s custody by court order. A complaint for attempted kidnapping will be filed against Mrs. Owens.
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Hamington
Ind
Ira Owens
Finest car to arrive on Wa bash road tonight
A special car will reach Wa bash road at eight o clock and be among the finest in the world. It features all modern improvements and will be on display for about an hour with informal invites extended to several observers.
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Wabash Road
Bicycle Record Shattered From Chicago to New York
R P Sears the bicyclist arrived in New York at 3 35 this morning after leaving Chicago at 4 am last Sunday. He beat the best previous wheeling record between the two cities by three hours twenty five minutes. The Nickel Plate road offers low rate excursion tickets to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday until Sept 28. Enquire of agents.
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New York
R. P. Sears
Chicago
Wheeling
Nickel Plate Road
Lake Maxinkuckee
Fire destroys Morgan Harvester and Clark Sulky works
A morning fire in Brockfort New York destroyed the Morgan Harvester works Clark Sulky works and Curry Berry shops. The Presbyterian church and other buildings were damaged with heavy losses reported.
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Brockfort
N. Y
Morgan Harvester Works
Clark Sulky Works
Curry & Berry
Presbyterian Church
Berlin to Expel All Socialists Sparked By Government Action
A Berlin cablegram reports the government has decided to expel all socialists, a drastic move that has produced the era’s greatest sensation and drawn wide attention.
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New York
Berlin
Bond syndicate fails to cover gold shortage
The New York report states the new bond syndicate could not make good the gold shortage today. The item notes the Indiana State Fair will be bigger and better this year and announces Wabash round trip tickets to Indianapolis from Sept 16 to 21 for 3.60.
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New York
Indianapolis
Cholera on Honolulu Island Reports Rise
A private letter from an Olympia officer at Honolulu says the cholera epidemic on the island is increasing with no clear end in sight. The Olympia, en route to China, may stay longer at Honolulu because coal supplies are deemed unsafe to load there.
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San Francisco
United States
Olympia
Honolulu
Little Island Republic
China
Ralston will case heard with judge set to sustain
The arguments in the Ralston will case concluded at noon and Judge O Rourke intimated he would sustain the will. Several special findings are expected and a full decision may take days. The case pitted the Big Four as plaintiffs against Judge Ninde and H W Ninde as defendants.
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Ralston
O'Rourke
Ninde
H. W. Ninde
New Record Set at Huntington Track Races
Huntington hosts a busy fair as Dandy Jim the gray from Texas wins the free-for-all trotting race on a half mile track setting a new record 2:11 for the mile with Fascination second. A Fort Wayne Y M C A eleven loses 84 to 4 to Huntington in a football clash amid strong local crowds.
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Huntington
Fort
Association
Dwyer
Dandy Jim
Kitty Bayard
Tiffin
W. K. Smith
Simonton
Bock
Huntington Association
Indiana
Gare Very
Pilettap
Cess
Gabe
B. Hulbert
B.s
Benny T
Joe Hart
Wilkes
Red Ways
Dr. Harper
B. S
Woodshed
Lucife H
Lime Citys
Fort Wayne Y. M. C. A
Fort Wayne Huntington
Ehrman
Bipus Hays
Branya Klinger
Smith Hartwig Stewart Nolan
Elzmund
Aes King
Fort Waynes
Huntinggton
Huntingtons
Cornerstone Laid for Allen County Orphans Home
The first stone of the Allen County orphans home on the county farm was laid this morning by contractors Kordt and Son. County Commissioner Stellkorn oversaw the ceremony and the aim is to have the building ready for occupancy before snow flies.
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Allen County
Kordt & Son
Stellkorn
Market quotes show mixed grains and meats in Chicago
Wheat closed at 57 3 4 cents for December with 58 1 2 opened. Corn 23 1 2 cents near 293. May oats 20 1 2 cents. January pork 9 40, lard 5 75, ribs 4 89. Hogs receipts 8500, cattle 400, sheep 2000. Market active for hogs, quiet for cattle, steady for sheep.
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Chicago
Knightstown Mystery Tilt Sparks Sensational Divorce Suit
Fort Wayne man Bannard is jailed after a complicated marriage scandal in Knightstown. A wife deserts her husband for Bannard, who cheated with her while married, triggering divorce actions and forged-husband charges. Nickle Plate homeseeker train excursions advertised.
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Fort Wayne
Knightstown
Summit City
Niagara Falls
Hubby
Husband
Barnard
Bannard
Rushville
Louisville
Miami County
Kilkenny
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Fruit House
Wabash
Brockport
O’rourke
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Jim
Allen County Orphans’ Home
Chicago Market
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