Public funds loaning ban upheld by Indiana Supreme Court
Judge Howard affirms that public officers cannot loan state or local funds for personal gain and may not sue to recover such illegally loaned money. The ruling targets county treasurers township trustees and other officials who handle public funds and treats contraventions as embezzlement under 1881 statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Howard
Supreme Court
Winchester Electric Light Company
George W. Veal
Veal
Electric Light Company
Steamship Sunohl Collision with Whale Near port
The steam er Sunohl returning from Oregon ports collided with a 60 foot whale shortly after leaving San Francisco. The whale's tail fouled the propeller, breaking blades and leaving the vessel almost disabled and in need of repairs.
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San Francisco
Sunohl
Oregon
California Guardsmen Begin Continental Wagon Tour to Atlanta
Three members of Company G, First Regiment, California National Guard from Oakland depart Oaxyrasp for a cross country trip to Atlanta. They will travel by wagon and live the routine life of soldiers en route.
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Oaxyrasp
Cal
First Regiment
California National Guards of
San Francisco
Atlanta
Pantitorium Offers Low Cost Garment Services
The Pantitorium advertises first class work at reasonable prices with suits dyed from 2 to 3 dollars, coat and vest from 1.50 to 82.50, pants from .75 to 1.25, coat and vest scoured and pressed 1 dollar, pants scoured and pressed 50 cents. Call for pickup and delivery service at Wel. 465, 16 Ancaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantitorium
Arcade
World cyclist Annie Londonderry claims global tour finish
Miss Annie Londonderry of Boston arrives in New Brunswick New Jersey after claiming to have circled the world. She says she must reach Boston in two weeks to claim a 3000 dollar prize, recounts travels from June 1894, and notes a French physician companion died en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annie Londonderry
Boston
New Brunswick
N. J
Frank Newman
California
Arizona
China
Chicago
Londonderry
Want ad hints at Cleveland backing the Kentucky ticket
The Sun reports in Louisville that the Cleveland administration will shift support toward the Kentucky democratic ticket. William C. Whitney allegedly called off the fight, with John G. Carlisle ordered to stop the effort, signaling a dramatic campaign change for 1895. Maryland Democrats face criticism from Governor Brown over Hunt’s nomination and party machine concerns.
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New York
the Sun
Louisville
Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Kentucky
John G. Carlisle
Maryland
Niagara Fallas
N. Y
Brown
Hunt
Lowndes
Grand Benefit Ball for Nick Housbach at Saengerbund
A grand benefit ball is held Friday evening September 20 at the Saengerbund hall to aid Nick Housbach a visually impaired resident. Organizers invite community support and ticket purchases for the fundraiser.
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Nick Housbach
Saengerbund Hall
Swindling Wig Boost Tests For Police Recruits
New York police surgeons uncovered a fraudulent hiree attempt to appear taller for the height requirement. One candidate wore a cork based wig added over an inch to his height, while another displayed a bump on the scalp suggesting fluid injection to meet the exact standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Free Lunch Offer At Board of Trade Dinner
New York report notes police unlikely to prosecute clubs for Sunday liquor sales due to practical difficulties in building a case. The piece mentions a grand free lunch invitation at 33S Calhoun Street and references legal opinions on Sunday sale violations.
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Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
New York
Peffer Buys Controlling Interest in Topeka Advocate
In Topeka Kansas on September 20 Senator William A Peffer a noted populist has purchased a controlling interest in the Topeka Advocate a weekly newspaper aligned with Populist interests.
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Torres
Kan
William A. Peffer
Topeka Advocate
Fort Wayne City Council Debates 1896 Appropriations
The Fort Wayne council met in adjourned session to set the 1896 appropriations and tax levy. Mohr urged funding for fixed expenses while curbing incidentals. McDonald argued for a leaner budget and potential surplus. Several items, including $700 in comptroller and $1000 for police, were struck or left for later explanation.
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Kelker
Young
Mohr
Council
Oakley
Simonson
DeVilbiss
Board of Public Works
Comptroller’s Office
Board of Safety
Law Department
Board of Health and Charities
Foster
Fort Wayne
McDonald
A. J. You
Mr. DeVilbiss
Council hears on department workings and leadership
The council was told that Clerk You will explain all department workings at the next meeting. It is generally understood Mr. You is the brains of the administration and this may be demonstrated unless Mayor Oakley objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
You
Oakley
Fatal Park Stabbing In Moncry Details Rivalry Gone Sudden
In Moncry Indiana West Side park incident leaves Thomas Barrett badly wounded after Van Buren Vance 70 from Chicago allegedly stabbed him during a confrontation with locals. Barrett is in danger and Vance is jailed awaiting Barrett’s condition.
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Moncry
Ind
West Side Park
Thomas Barrett
van Buren Vance
Vance
Chicago
Muncie
Barrett
Meeting of Committees Sparks City Art Loan Plans
Yesterday at the centennial headquarters in the Arcade an important meeting of art loan sub committees discussed procuring paintings by Indiana artists with help from the Student Art League. Closer planning covered China articles, loan items, and broad solicitation of curios to support Mrs Hartnett's duties.
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Arcade
Fairbank
S. B. Brown
Hartnett
Indiana
Fanny Winch
Brown
China
Louise Carnahan
Maple
Thompson
Houstis
James McKay
August Fox
Ed White
Henry Lohmeyer
C. E. Reese
A. C. Katt
L. W. Hills
H. Trautman
Henry Moellering
Dr. J. H. Adams
GC. H. Miller
J. T. Connolly
G. G. Detzer
F. J. Gruber
H. J. Meyer
R. B. Rossington
F. M. Smith
M. L. Jones
Geo. W. Wilson
F. D. Keplinger
Tony Kelker
J. J. Studer
L. J. Bobilya
Otto Gross
H. S. Vreeland
W. H. Brady
Henry Stiler
Manny Rosenthal
W. W. Shryock
L. C. Hull
L Mautner
Val. Gutermuth
Ben Lehman
P. Dudenhoefer
Paul Wolf
William Enough
Louis Jacquel
W. Hull
Charles Read
W. F. Graeter
Charles Freese
O’rourke
W. W. Atterbury
R. G. Thompson
J. F. Wing
Alfred Grindle
C. E. Kendrick
J. M. E. Riedel
Frank Greer
J. M. Ross
M. C. Baker
Philley
Capt
William Bradley
R. S. Patterson
Frank Morris
G. L. Potter
A. J. Keller
R. Gerberding
Otto Klinkenberg
William L
C. C. Schlatter and
C. C. Miller
Blood drenched trio seen near Dunfee murder scene
A Chicago Chronicle dispatch from Dunfee Indiana reports three tough men near a spring eight miles from a postmaster’s murder site. A farmer’s child saw blood on one shirt and led a posse that searched countryside toward Fort Wayne with no success.
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Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Dunfee
Ind
Chicago Chronicle
George M. Singer
Times-Post
Ed Geary’s Place Offers Refreshing Drinks and Free Lunch
Ed Geary’s tavern at the corner of Bracken Ridge and Griffith streets is a popular city spot for beer whiskies and wines. A free lunch is offered to patrons, described as a palate tickler and always just right.
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Ed Geary
Brackenridge and
Griffith Streets
Senate
Broadway
The
Steamer Gaelic Arrives From China in Quarantine
The Gaelic reached San Francisco this morning one day early, after sailing from China and Japan. The ship is placed in quarantine at Angel Island due to anticipated cholera news, so no information can be released yet.
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San Francisco
China
Japan
Angel Island
Stabbing at Mrs Smalley’s ends badly for Shuell
In Montpelier Wednesday, a domestic dispute at Mrs. Smalley’s house led to a stabbing. Samuel Lee, father of Mrs. Shuell, rushed Shuell with a knife after Shuell threw a board at Mrs. Smalley. Shuell was stabbed and may not survive. Lee is jailed awaiting Shuell’s outcome.
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Montpelier
Andy Shuell
Hoosier
Shuell
Smalley
Samuel Lee
Ed Shell
Deaths and Funerals Highlight Local Obituaries
Benjamin Algeir, 15 months, died from spasms. funeral at St. Peter's Catholic church tomorrow at 9. Mrs. Adams, mother of Mrs. Fred Beach, died in Fostoria, Ohio at 83. funeral attended by Mrs. Beach and Mr. Murray Hartnett. John Bart Shirey, printer from Carrollton, Missouri, died after prolonged illness. remains brought to Decatur, Indiana for funeral.
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Algeir
Benjamin
Anthony Algeir
Taber Street
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Adams
Fred Beach
Fostoria
Beach
Murray Hartnett
Weekly Nickel Plate Excursions to Lake Maxinkuckee
Train trips depart every Saturday to Lake Maxinkuckee via the Nickel Plate road until September 28. For details, inquire with local agents.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Jolly Sixty Five Trip Sees Barber Elmer Guffin Missing
Jolly Sixty Five excursion to Toledo included Elmer Guffin known as Shorty the barber from 78 Barr street. He did not return with the group and later it was learned he married in Toledo to Miss May Baker. The couple now honeymoon at Pleasant Lake.
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Jolly Sixty-Five Club
Toledo
Elmer Guffin
Shorty the Barber
Barr Street
May Baker
Pleasant Lake
Races Schedule September 23 to 28
A public notice lists race events from September 23 through 28. The program appears on the fourth page, detailing venues and event order.
Great Stable of Runners at Fort Wayne Meeting
A Fort Wayne race track report notes the Hamlin Buffalo stable led by Robert J. Ed Geers with 12 horses in training. Star Pointer Nightingale and Fantasy headline a powerful string among 50 plus fast racers as public interest grows ahead of next week’s meeting.
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Tuxes-Post
Fort Wayne
C. J. Hamlin
Buffalo
King of Pacers
Robert J. Ed Geers
Tennessee
Geers
Fantasy
Robert J
Star Pointer
Moonstone
Nightingale
Bright Regent
Athania
Fitz Royal
Morelia
Roetta Soap
Charming Chimes
Corean
Nightningale
Hamlin
Bargain Day at Bee Hive Dry Goods House
Bee Hive Dry Goods House advertises bargain day with carloads of new fall goods on display and crowds expected all day Saturday. M Frank & Co., killed by lightning, and the Clearfield incident report a miner’s death and three struck by lightning at a coal mine scale house in Bigler. The Pantatorium offers clothing alteration and pressing services with pickup and delivery.
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Bee Hive Dry Goods House
M. Frank & CO
Clearfield
Bigler
Boyd Hummel
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Pacific
Tris
Mr. Whitney
Peffer
Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Durfee
Francisco
Minneapolis
Ipswisch
Newport
R. J
W. K. Vanderbilt
Consuelo
Duke of Marlborough
Trans-Post
Thos. J. Grady
Budd Ross
Edna West
Hattie Bernard
Henry Boschet
Wells Street
Nydia
George St. Clair
Marcus Daly
Rachel
Arthur L. Adam
Theodore Shelton
Dandy Jim
B.P
Miss Nelson
Grey Ghost
Coop
Globe Mills
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