Indianapolis Blaze Wipes Out Bank and Blocks
A downtown Indianapolis fire began at 6:30 a m in the Eastman Schleicher Lee building on Washington Street. It spread to the Indiana National Bank and to the Western Union Telegraph company, threatening the heart of the business district as winds fanned flames. Loss estimated at 500000 to 700000 dollars, partly insured. vault cash in the bank about 2 million believed safe. The Postal Telegraph suffered minor damage and no wires were lost.
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Indianapolis
Washington Street
Eastman, Schleicher & Lee
Meridian
Pennsylvania
Indiana National Bank
United States
American Express
South Meridian Steel
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Blackford
Neighbors pursue wild man linked to farm depredations
Near Stony Creek Noble County farmers report missing chickens and sheep. A farmer shot at a nude, beard-monned stranger escaping into woods after suspicious noises. Roasting fires and embers suggest theft by the mystery man, possibly the rumored farm worker James Sweet missing years ago. In San Francisco, Theodore Durrant trial adds evidence challenging his alibi with new sighting at Emanuel church area.
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Latorrr
Ind
Stony Creek
Noble County
John Holly
Holly
Ife
James Sweet
Sweet
Surprising Testimony in New Jersey Divorce Case
New York dispatch reports in Newark New Jersey that Peter Anderman’s divorce case includes a late revelation by the plaintiff. Several witnesses testified they posed as the wife of James Meeker and later identified her as Mrs Burger.
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New York
Peter Anderman
Newark
N. J
James Meeker
Missouri Senator West Indicates End of 16 to 1 Silver Stance
Washington dispatch reports Senator West of Missouri, visiting Carlsbad, privately told Europeans he believes free coinage at 16 to 1 is no longer possible. A Missouri contact says he will not again favor free silver at 16 to 1, though formal position will emerge on a future occasion. Also noted are Stanard of St Louis meeting ex-President Harrison and Nickel Plate Railway offering September and October excursion rates to the northwest and southwest regions.
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New York
Herald
Washington
United States
West
Missouri
Carlsbad
Europe
Harrison
ER. O. Stanard
St. Louis
Nickel Plate Road
Northwest
West Southwest
Roby Poolroom Raid by Sheriff Clears Establishment
Crrcaco September 18 Sheriff Hayes raided the Ryan poolroom at Roby singlehandedly ordering 70 Chicago sports to leave. He used telegraph wires to pull down the line, cleared the room, and smashed furniture. He plans to seek a court receiver and may deploy fifty deputies until winter. one arrest was made.
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Crrcaco
Hayes
Ryan
Roby
Chicago
Western Union
Meyers Open House Next Thursday at 104 Calhoun Street
Meyers invites neighbors to an open house next Thursday evening at 104 Calhoun Street. The event showcases upcoming project ideas and local improvements.
Blindfolded for a decade Blanche Bingham healed by hairpin removal
Blanche Bingham long afflicted by mysterious pains in Laporte Indiana finally found relief after Dr Russell of Springfield Ohio operated and removed a large lime crusted hairpin. Medics believe the object was inserted in infancy and caused years of suffering. The Nickel Plate Railway advertises excursion rates to the west northwest and southwest on Sept 10 and 24.
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Laporte
Ind
Blanche
Milton Bingham
Lagrange
Russell
Springfield
Ohio
Duke of Marlborough to visit Atlanta exposition
It is reported that the duke of Marlborough will visit the Atlanta exposition with Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt and Miss Vanderbilt. Everyone calling at Meyer's opening next Thursday evening will be treated to an elegant free luncheon, advertised in the Times-Post want column.
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Newront
Duke of Marlborough
Atlanta Exposition
W. K. Vanderbilt
Miss Vanderbilt
Promising Indiana oil field opened near Anpinson
Anpinson Indiana reports a new oil discovery twenty two miles south of the town. C T Doxey and partners formed a stock company to prospect Henry Hancock and Rush counties leasing thousands of acres and opposing Standard Oil. The test well yields about 80 barrels per hour with oil gravity around 40 to 48. District Gauger Williams calls it the best Indiana or Ohio oil seen, surpassing West Virginia and Pennsylvania products. Oil excitement rises between Anpinson and Knights Town.
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Anpinson
Ind
Indiana
Here
C. T. Doxey
E. N. Hill
Carthage
W. K. Leonard
Piqua
W. J. Henley
Rushville
Henry
Hancock
Rush
Standard Oil Company
Doxey, Hill & Co
Maj. Doxey
Williams
Standard Company
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Knightstown
Treasury Secrecy Clouds Expected Bond Sales
Washington dispatch says treasury officials keep silent on financial policy amid heavy inquiry. Officials fear protection lapses and await possible bond sales or an extraordinary session, while the Morgan Belmont syndicate is trusted to preserve the reserve, though some outsiders expect a bond issue to enrich the syndicate.
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Washington
J. C
Treasury Department
Congress
Cleveland
Senate
Treasury
Morgan-Belmont Syndicate
Week End Excursions To Lake Maxinkuckee
Train excursion by Nickel Plate road every Saturday until September 28 offers trips to Lake Maxinkuckee. Enquire of agents for details and schedule.
Ezeta to Sail for Home From San Salvador Leader Plans Return
General Ezeta former president of San Salvador will sail for his homeland today. He will stop in Acapulco to meet his main supporter and outline a campaign to overthrow the government.
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Ezeta
San Francisco
San Salvador
Acapulco
Low Rates to Lake Maxinkuckee by Nickel Plate Rail
Nickel Plate Railway authorizes weekend excursion rates to Hibbard Indiana the junction for Lake Maxinkuckee valid Saturdays with return Mondays 3 8 20 0 27 376 for travel notices and pricing details.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Hibbard,Ind
Fort Wayne Council Clash Over Mayor Shrugs Off Criticism
Fort Wayne council adjourned with tax levy and appropriations to be discussed next night. Mayor Oakley faced sharp rebukes from Councilman Tigar over remarks on Councilman McDonald’s absence. Several ordinances were sent to the judiciary committee, and ward boundaries in South Wayne and Swinney park were reviewed.
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Oakley
McDonald
Fisher
Mr. Tigar
Fort Wayne
Mohr
Kelker
Committee On Judiciary
South Wayne
Swinney Park
Griebel
Tigar
Committee On Rules and Regulations
Loesch
Board of Works
Nirdlinger Avenue
Swinney Avenue
Opening Day at Fort Wayne Medical College
The seventeenth annual session opened yesterday at the West Superior street campus with 37 matriculates, the largest entering class yet. The four year course aligns with national standards, and trustees and faculty praise the year's prospects. Job printing offered at the Tuesday Post job office.
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Fort Wayne Medical College
West Superior Street
Fort Wayne College
Fort Wayne
Association of Medical Colleges of America
Junior Mechanics State Meeting Attended Here
Delegates of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics meet in this city with 44 subordinate councils and 2200 members. A public reception at Harmony hall followed the session with prayers, songs, and addresses by Mayor Oakley State officials and visitors. The Nickel Plate road offers low rate excursion tickets to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday until Sept. 28.
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Order of United American Mechanics
Harmony Hall
J. S. Ainslie
America
Oakley
John W. Pittenger
W. J. Cowan
Monroeville
P. J. Rice
Anderson
J. W. Pettinger
Upland
Amos L. Cray
Jonesboro
Amor Dubois
Newton O. Rock
Dunkirk
G. M. Louk
J. O. Laughlin
J. Slagle
Marion
C. P. Martin
Greene
Nickel Plate Road
Lake Maxinkuckee
Falls of Niagara
Fort Wayne
The
Falls
Toronto
Chatauque Lake
M. C. Baker
Ind
Harrison Returns from Adirondacks Trip
General Benjamin Harrison came home from the Adirondacks at 10 15 PM, alone with his grip, met by private secretary Tibbetts at Union Station, and driven home. He appeared healthier, amid gossip of political influence while avoiding interviews and declining political remarks. Reports claim he may be pressured to back Trusler to secure Marion county delegates to the national convention.
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Benjamin Harrison
Adirondacks
Union Station
Tibbetts
Marion County
Trusler
Market closing and fair related railroad offer
Wheat and grain futures opened mixed with December wheat 59 cents and May oats at 211 cents. Hog receipts 20 000, cattle 16 000, sheep 18 000 with markets weaker, down 5 to 10 points. Closing bids were December wheat 603, corn 288, May oats 211, pork 9.52, lard 5.80, ribs 4.87. Wa bash railroad offers round trip fare to Indianapolis during the State Fair. Brooklyn chess club to honor Henry M Pillsbury with a public luncheon by George Meyer at 104 Calhoun street.
Health status of city shows limited contagion
Health authorities report only one diphtheria and one scarlet fever case in the city. Contagions appear under control and an epidemic seems unlikely. Occasional diphtheria in previously afflicted sections noted, while typhoid cases persist mainly from outside the city. Overall health widely praised.
Homeseekers' Excursion by Nickel Plate Road
Agents of the Nickel Plate road offer complete information on September and October homeseeker excursions. Enjoy elegant through trains on the popular route and plan your move with full details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne Readies for World’s Records Race Meet
Northern Indiana citizens discuss a forthcoming race meeting led by Hamlin's stable with Robert J at the Fort Wayne track. Azote and Salisbury train for possible record runs including a mile under 2 minutes and a 2:09 pace event drawing top horses nationwide. The Fort Wayne Driving Club earns local support for bringing premier racing to the city.
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Indiana
Hamlin
Robert J
Fort Wayne
Azote
Salisbury
George Meyer Hosts Opening Next Thursday Evening
George Meyer invites attendance at an opening on Thursday evening at 104 Calhoun Street with a grand free lunch served to guests.
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Meyer
Calhoun Street
George Meyer
Henry Boschet
Barber Falls From Train In Crossing Amputation Follows
James Meese a barber attempting to board a Pennsylvania train at Hanna street crossing is thrown beneath the wheels and loses his right arm from wrist to shoulder. He is in critical condition but expected to recover. Detective Stoll summoned aid and he was taken to Hope hospital for surgery by Drs Porter and Schilling.
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James Meese
Pennsylvania
Hanna Street
Stoll
Pennsylvania Road
Hope Hospital
Meese
R. C. Miller
Burr Street
Daniel Auer
Wells Street
Kappel
Patrick O'Meara
Second Street
Buchman
Ferdinand Labig
Corbett and Lanky Bob May Meet in Lone Star State
The report suggests a potential matchup between Corbett and Lanky Bob in Texas. Details on date or venue are unclear but the possibility is noted as imminent.
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Lone Star State
Prize fighting ruled inoperative by Texas court
In Naas Texas on September 18 Chief Justice J M Hurt of the court of criminal appeals ruled the penal code act making prize fighting a felony inoperative. The attorney general argued the criminal law preempts the civil license law and that codification repealed the licensing provisions. Defendant's counsel contended that the criminal law took effect after the license law, and that codifiers added new statutes. Corbett begins training for his fight with Fitzsimmons in New York as talk of a new belt surfaces. An excursion to Niagara Falls via Nickel Plate Road is advertised with a $5 round trip fare and other details.
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Naas
Tex
Jesse Clark
J. M. Hurt
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Associated Press
Jim Corbett
New York
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons Banks
Jim
Richard K. Fox
17 Year Old Arrested in Diamonds Case in Carcano
The inspector seized Raphael Cordina this morning with diamonds worth 84,000 in his possession as he tried to dispose of them. The prisoner is 17, sent here by his father in Mexico.
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Carcano
Raphael Cordina
Mexico
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