Indiana Republicans Aim for Harrison Deal and McKinley Bid
Indianapolis reports a Republican meeting planned this week if General Harrison returns. Gowdy may be asked to convene once Harrison’s arrival date is known. McKinley backers push Indiana pledges while Harrison’s allies resist a firm declaration. A split in the state committee surfaces over ousting Gowdy and Nebeker’s leadership as party tensions rise before next year’s elections.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Gowdy
Mr. Tarrison
McKinley
Indiana
General Tarrison
Wahn
National Committee
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Anderson
Price I. H. Nebeker
United States
R. M. Leeds
Durrants Fascination Woman Discovered in San Francisco
The young woman who attended the Durrant trial is identified as Grace Bowers, wife of an insurance clerk, who left her husband last Wednesday due to infatuation with Durrant. She did not know him before the trial, and authorities speculate her mind may be affected as the ninth week of the trial begins. The case studies reflect the public’s enduring fascination with the defendant.
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San Francisco
Durrant
Grace Bowers
Supreme Court session opens in Indianapolis May term
The Indiana Supreme Court resumes after recess for a ten day May term. The court will hear ongoing records, with the gerrymander legislative apportionment case expected to draw attention. A decision is anticipated within weeks as it proceeds through the term. The rest of the report mentions Chinese officials in Ku Cheng offering a life for each European killed, reflecting ongoing inquiries into missionary outrages.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Snanenar
Ku Cheng
Defender to Race Abroad in Mediteranean and Britain
The Defender, owned mainly by W K Vanderbilt with contributions from C O Iselin and ex Commodore Morgan, will sail to Cannes and other Mediterranean regattas next spring before contesting British races. A proposal to cancel or void recent Defender versus Valkyrie trials was rejected by the New York Yacht Club to avoid reflecting on the regatta committee.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Cannes
England
W. K. Vanderbilt
C. O. Iselin
FLD
Morgan
Iselien
Harmony
Defender
President Cleveland set to nominate Hornblower to Supreme Court
Wasmeron Sept 16 reports President Cleveland intends to appoint Tornblower of New York to Justice Jackson’s vacancy. Senate confirmation expected with Hill dropping opposition. Hornblower reportedly would accept if confirmed. Hornblower also stated he knows nothing of a nomination tender beyond brief remarks to a correspondent.
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Wasmeron
Cleveland
Tornblower
New York
Supreme Bench
Jackson
Hornblower
Supreme Justice
Senate
Hill
Hornblower Laws Wood
Cholera Plague News From Quarantined San Francisco Steamer
The City Rio De Janeiro from China via Honolulu arrived at five this morning and is under rigid quarantine. Important cholera news is anticipated but fears mount that the plague is worse than island advices suggest. Officials fear the epidemic could spread to San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
China
Honolulu
Quarentine
Last Excursion of the Sea Son to Niagara Falls
The Nickel Plate Road offers a Saturday excursion from Fort Wayne on Sept 21 departing 2 PM and arriving at the Falls at 7 AM Sept 22. Round trip tickets are $5 with Toronto add on $1. Chautauqua Lake is free. For sleeping car space and details contact M C Baker District Passenger Agent Depot Fort Wayne Ind. 14-6.
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Falls of Niagara
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
The
Falls
Toronto
Chatauque Lake
M C. Baker
Ind
Mrs Walker at Hope Hospital After Poisoning Delusion
Mrs A Walker of Pontiac street is hospitalized in a sad condition after a mental derangement. She sought out Humane Officer Schlandroff last night and urged staying at his home, believing her family and others are attempting to poison her. Her rationality varies apart from this fear. She will remain at the hospital for now with hopes of recovery.
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A. Walker
Pontiac Street
Hope Hospital
Schlandroff
Market Summary Prices and Receipts for Wheat Corn and Livestock
Carcano dated September 16 reports December wheat at 57 cents, corn 284 cents, May oats 204 cents, January pork 9.40, lard 5.77, ribs 4.82. Hogs receipts 19,000 plus 2,000 left over. market active. Cattle receipts 24,000. market weak 10 points. Sheep receipts 17,000. market quiet. Closing prices show December wheat 58 1/2 cents, corn 28 1/4 cents, May oats 20 1/2 cents, January pork 9.32, lard 5.72, ribs 4.80.
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Carcano
Rebellion reported in Io Kien border province
Hone Kone reports insurgents have seized Beng Leng after officials fled leaving residents at risk. Imperial troops move to clash with rebels as authorities announce military action on the border. Indiana State Fair promotion and Wabash ticket offer noted amid brief items.
Everett Seeks New Franchises to City Limits
City council discusses extending municipal reach as Mr. Everett asks for additional franchises. Officials weigh potential economic impact and regulatory requirements for expanded service areas. Community members express varied views on costs, infrastructure, and governance.
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Mr. Everett
Everett seeks Fort Wayne street railway right of way
Petitions filed with county commissioners request a right of way for a Fort Wayne to Columbia City electric railway starting at the Columbia road eastern terminus. The route runs along Spring street to Runnion avenue then to Jesse street and High streets to the city limits, with another proposal toward Orchard and Lindenwood avenues. Everett says tracks will be laid this fall, promising full summer service next season.
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Everett
Fort Wayne
Lake Everett
Columbia
Rockhill Heirs
Runion Avenue
Jesse Street
Jesse
High Streets
Columbia Road
Orchard Avenue
Lindenwood Avenue
Tras Post
Columbia City
Judge Crisp denies Whitney presidential support
At Atragens Georgia on September 16 Judge Crisp declares a New York interview misrepresented him. He says he never favored Mr Whitney for the Democratic nomination and emphasizes supporting a platform plank for free silver at the 16 to 1 ratio. He notes democracy needs a silver advocate for victory.
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Atragens
Crisp
Whitney
New York
Union
Court hears theft and divorce cases in circuit and superior courts
The circuit court spent most of today hearing evidence in Robert Ferguson charged with stealing a horse from Liveryman Brown of New Haven, with Charles Ryan prosecuting and J. Rodabaugh defending. jury deliberations followed at 2:30. In the superior court, Mrs Katherine Figel sues Henry Figel for divorce, with Elmer Leonard for the plaintiff and J. R. Bittenger for the defendant. Other notes include a granted divorce for Clara A. Kimball from Frederick Kimball on grounds of failure to provide, a trial upcoming for Frank Gibson on an alleged attempted assault of Mary O Shaughnessey, and a judge over ruling a motion in the George Zurback v Harrison Tibbetts case. Upcoming events mention Meyer's opening at 104 Calhoun Street. Local ads list butter, meats, flour, potatoes, and a few marriage licenses including John W. Lane with Mary C. Kline and Charlie Bushara with Mary Maliouley.
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Robert Ferguson
Brown
New Haven
Charles Ryan
J. ¥. Rodabaugh
Katherine Figel
Henry
Figel
J. B. Harper
Elmer Leonard
J. R. Bittenger
Clara A. Kimball
Frederick Kimball
Frank Gibson
Monroeville
Mary O’shaughnessey
KE. V. Emrick
Gibson
Dawson
George Zurback
Harrison Tibbetts
Cannot Regulate Wages Carrol D Wright Discusses Government Power
St Paul Minn Sept 16 United States Labor Commissioner Carrol D Wright said the government has no right to fix the price of labor or commodities. He argued wage regulation would lead to a socialist state and disrupt industrial and social order, endorsing voluntary arbitration but rejecting compulsory arbitration.
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St. Paun, Minn
United States Labor
Carrol D. Wright
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tie
Heals by Faith Spark Debate Across Iowa Churches
Mrs. Woodworth a faith cure healer travels through Carroll Dedham Coon Rapids Sac Ida Lake City aiding the sick while clergy and press clash over her cures. She claims no church conflict yet reports of opposition abound as she continues examinations and testimonies of healing. Nickel Plate railroad offers low rate excursions to Lake Maxinkuckee on Saturdays through Sept 28.
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Jefferson, Io
Woodworth
Illinois
Carroll
Dedham
Coon Rapids
Sac
Ida Counties
Saloon Keeper Stabbed to Death Over Whisky Request
Chicago police search for two unidentified men who stabbed F. Lott, saloon keeper at 397 Dearborn Street, after he refused to give away two drinks of whisky. The early morning assault left him dead, with no clear suspects yet.
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Chicago
F. Lott
Dearborn Street
Saturday rides to Lake Maxinkuckee on Nickel Plate rail
Advertisement notes weekly Saturday trips to Lake Maxinkuckee via the Nickel Plate road running until September 28. For details contact agents. The date stamps 8 20 9 27 3 78 suggest archival notation accompanying the notice.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Louisville Eyes Another G A R Convention Bid
Louisville leaders, buoyed by hosting success, push to attract the 1896 national Democratic convention. A citizens G A R committee backs the plan and vows to overcome obstacles. The Wabash Railway offers round trip tickets from Louisville to Indianapolis for 360 dollars during September 16 to 21, aligned with the Indiana State Fair.
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Indiana
Louisvillle
Louisville
G. A. R. Committee
Wabash Railway
Indianapolis
Mr Liget's Joke Linked to Jackson Case Mystery
A remark attributed to Mr. Liget sparks questions about a hidden motive in the Jackson case. Officials decline further comment while investigators review the remark and its potential relevance to the proceedings.
Mayor's Office Orchestrates Venue Change Rumor
Fort Wayne Times-Post reports suspicions over a bid to move a saloon case to Mayor Oakley's court. Superintendent Ligget proposed the joke, but Squire Huser refused, sending the case to Squire Bohen. The piece cites alleged bias and notes no prosecution occurred when the case was in Judge France's court. It adds critique of political influence and details a Nickel Plate excursion-rate notice dated 9-4-18.
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Jackson
Squire Huser
Oakley
Justice France
France
Ligget
Mr. Huser
Squire
Huser
Squire Bohen
Mr. Ligget
Fort Wayne
Times-Post
Justice Courts
Wayne Township
Wabash Instruction Car Brings Training on Rails
Wabash railroad trainmen study in a moving instruction car that arrives Saturday night. Superintendents J B Barnes and M R Courant direct the program, rotating ten men per session for about a week at each division point. The car shows every part of a train and demonstrates signals orders switching and air brake workings for improved service.
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Times-Post
J. B. Barnes
M. R. Courant
Coal Price Rise Predicted By Read And Law
Col W P Read and Robert Law predict coal prices will climb by 25 to 50 cents a ton in the next day or two, raising retail levels to 5.25 to 5.50. The rise is blamed on a strong anthracite market, higher demand, car shortages, and higher freight rates. A 30 cent rise in bituminous coal is expected by October or sooner.
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Chcaco
Col
W. P. Read
Robert Law
Minnie Dean Executed in New Zealand Murder Case
Vancouver dispatch reports Minnie Dean was executed in Auckland for the murder of infants in her care. She maintained innocence until the end, claiming deaths were natural causes. Clemency was sought due to her being a woman, but the evidence was overwhelming.
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Vancouver
B. C
Minnie Dean
Auckland
New Zealand
Bridegroom Loses License Delays New Haven Wedding
Oswald Kleist and Amelia Schmitt of Chicago planned a Saturday wedding in New Haven. Kleist obtained a license from Willis Souder but misplaced it on a street car. The ceremony was postponed until evening while a duplicate license was secured and then the couple would depart for Chicago.
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Oswald Kleist
Amelia Schmitt
Chicago
Miss Schmitt
New Haven
Allen County
Willis Souder
Kleist
Street Railway Company
Wills Souder
Court House
Deaths in Fort Wayne area include Dancer Moon and Payne
Death notices from Hope hospital report Miss Dancer of Silver Lake Indiana aged about 25 dying after operations for a tumor. Mrs Minnie B Moon former stenography teacher in Fort Wayne died in Danville Indiana. Aurelius Payne three month old died of consumption Fulton and Pearl streets. Infant Laggemann died of marasmus with funeral pending tomorrow at 2 from 287 Hanna street.
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Hope Hospital
Dancer
Silver Lake
Ind
Minnie B. Moon
Fort Wayne Business College
Danville
Aurelius
Franklin Payne
Fulton
Pearl Streets
Laggeman
Frederick Laggemann
Hanna Street
Marasmus
Struck a Gusher at Keystone Ind Great Northern Oil well
Yesterday near Keystone Indiana the Great Northern Oil company fired a large nitroglycerin charge and struck a gusher. The well, near Fort Wayne stockholders include Darrow C G Klinkenberg Dr A E Bulson M J Blitz Alex Staub and others. The venture promises profit. Also a notice on fall suits from Callon Will C Cleary 118 Harrison street offering repairs and workmanship.
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Keystone
Ind
Great Northern Oil Company
Great Northern Company
Fort Wayne
Messrs. Darrow
C. G. Klinkenberg
A. E. Bulson
M. J. Blitz
Alex Staub
Callon Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Detective Daniel Coffee a San Francisco officer commits suicide
In San Francisco on September 16, Daniel Coffee, a renowned member of the police force, shot himself. Officials gave no known motive or cause for the suicide.
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San Francisco
Daniel Coffee
Immense Meeting Pursues World Record Reductions
Robert J and Azote participate in a large gathering aiming to break or lower multiple world records. The event highlights ambitious projections and the roster includes notable figures in athletics and competitive science as they seek to set new benchmarks on global stages.
Fort Wayne racing set to break speed records all week
Fort Wayne hosts a week of racing with top horses like Robert J and Azote chasing world records. Daily events are planned with fast tracks, big crowds, and multiple stables including Hamlin, Salisbury, Centlivre, Ketham, and Emery. The association works to condition the track as records loom.
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Fort Wayne
Robert J
Azote
Alix
Hamlin
Salisbury
Centlivre
Ketham
Emery
F. J. Pearse
George St. Clair
Times-Post
Homeseekers Excursion Information from Nickel Plate Road
Agents of the Nickel Plate road offer complete information on September and October homeseekers excursions. Emphasis on elegantly equipped solid through trains via the popular route, details available upon application.
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Nickel Plate Road
Northwest
West Southwest
Police Court Hears Four Drunks And Two Vagrants
Justice Huser presided at the police court this morning. Four drunks and two vags appeared. drunks fined, vags released on promise to leave the city. Two drunks jailed, two paid fines. Nickel Plate offers low rate homeseeker excursions to western regions on Sept 10 and 24. Enquire of agents for details. City officials back from Cincinnati. Fort Wayne delegation reports restraint at banquet. Nickel Plate announces low rates to Lake Maxinkuckee area via Hibbard with Saturday departures and Monday returns.
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Nickel Plate Road
Lake Maxinkuckee
Justice Huser
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Fort
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