Indiana Republicans gather in Indianapolis for October conference
Indiana Republicans prepare for a sizable October 10 meeting in Indianapolis led by Chairman Gowdy. Reports say hundreds will attend as contenders for governor and other offices position themselves, with Charles Griffin and George Steele among possible leaders. The event aims to set district committee elections in January amid intra party disputes.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Gowdy
State Committee
New State Committee
Charles II
Griffin
Hammond
Charles T. Doxey
Anderson
J. &. Wildman
Muncie
William D. Owen
Owen
Steele
George W. Steele
Congress
Will Cumback
Greensburg
Frank B. Posey
Smiley N. Chambers
John N. Griffiths
W.H. Watt
the Treasury
Harrison
Washington
Waite Delivers Mock Sermon Against Methodist Conference
In Canton Ohio on September 23 ex Governor Waite faced censure from some Methodist members after plans for a populist speech. He abandoned his prepared talk and delivered a mock sermon attacking the conference citing grievances against railroads and money powers and comparing church temptations to millstones.
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Canton
Waite
Methodist Conference
Caesar
God
Christ
Labor Shortage Hits Dunum as 3000 Jobs Open
In Dunum Minnesota on September 23 officials report a severe labor shortage. Lumber iron mining and railroad firms advertise 100 to 1000 positions while fewer than 50 workers respond. Wages rise with common laborers earning 20 to 386 dollars monthly and skilled work 10 to 55 dollars daily. Authorities foresee a mild winter with no distress, crediting the Pingree potato patch plan for easing poverty.
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Dunum
Minn
Northwest
Mad Mothers Pick Bridgeton Colored Baby as Show Winner
In Minuville New Jersey on September 23 27 babies competed at Tumbling Dam park Bridgeton for prizes drawing 2000 spectators. No judges there was a popular vote Grace Viola Berry the colored infant won with 374 votes out of 1029 causing chagrin among mothers of other contestants.
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Minuville
N. J
Tumbling Dam Park
Bridgeton
South Jersey
Grace Viola Berry
Political clash at Kansas Grand Army encampment
Kansas veterans oppose Salina camp program designating Peffer and Ingalls days to launch senate campaigns. Rank and file accuse organizers of turning a patriotic gathering into a contest for a $5,000 seat. Leaders move to prevent disruption of the Grand Army in Kansas.
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Torreka
Kan
Grand Army of the Republic
Salina
Peffer
Ingalls
United States Senate
Grand Army
Kansas
Seized Steamer Kerb Martin Over Sealing Firearm Use
Vicerorta B C Sept 23 The steamer Kerb Martin arrived under seizure after the Rush captured her 100 miles west of Paul Island on September 2. A 1300 seal catch was examined and one seal showed a bullet like hole, indicating use of firearms to take seals by her crew.
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Vicerorta
B. C
Martin
Rush
Paul Island
Forest Fires Sweep Southern California and Santa Cruz
Forest fires sweep hundreds of acres in the Santa Cruz area causing extensive property damage. Transport routes suffer as trees fall on railroad tracks causing serious traffic delays. In Geneva a steamer collided with a rowboat, sinking it and drowning seven people.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Yacht designer Soper meets Rose on America's Cup effort
London dispatch reports J M Soper the yacht designer in London to confer with Charles Rose about a vessel to challenge for the America's Cup. The discussion centers on design plans and preparations for the forthcoming race.
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London
J. M. Soper
Charles Rose
Took His Cash She Led a Swift Career in Town
A Wabash railroad man on Melita street is seeking his wife missing two days. He found his payday cash missing and learned she has vanished and is pursuing a fast life. An officer is searching for her to recover the funds. Special inducements at the Man Mil liner's, 160 Calhoun street, during the last three days of the week.
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Melita Street
The
Man Milliner’s
Calhoun Street
San Francisco Gunners Near Readiness for Port Defense
San Francisco reports that the large pneumatic guns for port defense are nearing completion and could be fired effectively after only 24 hours of preparation. The advance indicates heightened security and readiness for potential threats to the harbor.
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San Francisco
Senator Hill Seeks Local Option Plank at Democratic Convention
Syracuse reporters note Senator Hill prepared a local option plank for inclusion in the Democratic platform at tomorrow's convention. Also in town news retail prices list ham and butter deals, flour, and home-grown potatoes. Intense heat in New York City with thermometers rising from 74 to 91 degrees and two prostrations reported as ice famine worsens.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Hill
New York
New Yorks
Chicago Market Ends With Mixed Grain and Meats Report
Chicago market shows December wheat at 57 1/2 to 58 1/2 cents, corn 28 cents, May oats 20 1/2 cents, January pork 9.35, lard 4.82, ribs 4.58, with hogs steady and cattle down, sheep weak amid hefty receipts. Closing prices match morning levels for several commodities while pork and lard shift slightly. Washington extends modified civil service to consular officers earning 1,000 to 2,500 dollars, covering about half of higher-paid consuls.
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Chicago
Washington
Lawler Considered for Illinois Governor Nomination
In Rockford Illinois on September 23 friends of Thomas G Lawler ex commander in chief of the Grand Army push for his Republican nomination for governor He previously refused any such use of his name while in command but now attracts a strong southern central and Cook county following as a potential candidate across northern Illinois
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Lawler
Rockroro
Ill
Thomas G. Lawler
Grand Army
Illinois
Cook County
Ilinois
Young Lady Nicolaus Heads to Chicago for De Positions
TELLA NICOLAUS was in the city between trains last evening and spoke with the Times-Post enroute to Chicago to take positions in the celebrated.
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Chicago
Case Against George Gould Traced To Wabash Visit
Zella Nicolaus, the Wabash born plaintiff in a $40,000 suit against George Gould, talks to the Times-Post before resuming a Chicago deposition schedule. She visits parents in Wabash after a Fort Wayne stop, asserts confidence in winning, notes Gould’s attempts to compromise, and says Chicago friends will testify to her character while a Gould detective follows her.
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Wabash
Chicago
Times-Post
Zella Nicolaus
George Gould
Zella
Broadway
New York
Pittsburg
Mr. Ruhmann
Labor World reports strong start for 1897 Indiana glass houses
In AnxpErson Indiana on September 23 1896 newspapers say all window glass houses in the Indiana gas belt began their year’s output. Plants largely meet union demands and expect heavy production with most stock sold by November 1. Anderson plants start Saturday hiring five thousand men.
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AnxpErson
Ind
Indiana Gas Belt
Millinery Opening This Week At Mergentheim's Bazaar
Disjointed notices show a millinery opening slated for Friday at Mergentheim’s Bazaar with an invitation extended to all. A shocking hog attack near Stevensville, Michigan, left Phillip Crouse disemboweled as his wife found him in the mire. the hogs mauled his limbs and face, a club nearby hinting at his attempt to defend himself. An advertisement offers fall suit prompts and repairs by Will C. Cleary at 118 Harrison Street, promising workmanship and reasonable prices.
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Callon Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Indiana Senators Visit Minnesota Penitentiary for Highway Labor Trial
Indiana senate convict labor committee Senators Holler Duncan and Ellison will tour the Minnesota penitentiary to study the public highway work program now on trial. They plan a thorough inquiry to prepare an informed report for the next legislature addressing the highway labor plan and the feasibility of an intermediate prison for younger convicts. The Races run September 23 to 28 with a program noted on the fourth page.
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Lapronte
Ind
Holler, Duncan
Ellison
Indiana Senate Committee On
Minnesota
John D. Jones Dies in New York
John D. Jones, president of the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, died this morning in New York. Funeral arrangements await further advisement as the company mourns its leader.
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John D. Jones
New York
The
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company
Forty-Niner Dead
Auburn California September 23 Judge Hale a pioneer of 1849 and a prominent politician died here this morning
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Auburn
Cal
Marlborough’s Engagement Disappoints British Court
New York reports the betrothal of the Duke of Marlborough to Consuelo Vanderbilt. London circles show interest and envy as the match shifts LeBlighs from American ties to Blenheim glory. The duke’s reforming image and lordly duties raise expectations for a political career and restored family prestige.
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New York
Duke of Marlborough
Consuely Vanderbilt
London
America
Blenheim
House of Lords
Wayne Hotel Hosts Race Meet Figures at Popular Hostelry
The Wayne hotel serves as the horsemen headquarters for the race meet with landlord Mr. McKinnie noted as a top hotel man. Among attendees listed by the Tims-Post are Julius Klein Cleveland Chorge W Saunders Cleveland H M Wood Worcester mass H C Giles Cleveland and many others across cities including Philadelphia Dayton Lexington San Antonio Detroit and Buffalo.
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Horsemen
Wayne Hotel
McKinnie
United States
The
Wayne
Tims-Post
Julius Klein
Cleveland
Chorge W. Saunders
H. M. Wood
Worcester
Mass
H. C. Giles
David Raybould
Dayton
I. A. Langford
Philadelphia
K. Y. Hardin
Lexington
Harry Lopez
Wellington
Kus
S. W. Giles
Samuel J. Dwyer
San Antonio
Tex
P. A. Dwyer
Stafford
BE. O. Robbins
J. F. Ramey
Sedalia
George W. Jamison
Delaware
O. T. EK. Cooley
Buffalo
N. Y
F. Emery
C. L. Jones
Pittsburg
T. W. Price
Will H. Ewing
Ira E. Bride
Detroit
R. C. Beckman
Saratoga
B. Bush
Flint
Mich
Andy McDowell
San Francisco
John Span
A. W. Parrish
Foster Cheatham
Nashville
William Struckler
Columbus
J. F. Ryan
M. Salisbury
W. McColin
New Orleans
R. D. McColin
Warren W. Stoner
R. 8
Bailey
Williamsport
Will Logan, Jr
Chicago
J. Hamlin
A Journey of Love in Alaska Bound Trek Ends in Death
Ottawa reports Gabriel Stanislaus, the exiled Russian miner who began a June trek from Victoria toward Alaska to reach Siberia, is dead. His body was found in a creek by an Indian agent. exhaustion and drowning are suspected. A small flannel bag with a lock of long flaxen hair hung around his neck.
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Ottawa
Victoria
B. C
Gabriel Stanislaus
Alaska
Behring Straits
Siberia
Stanislaus
They Will Petition for Cuban Belligerent Recognition
New York relief: the Cuban junta plans a monster petition in several cities asking U S recognition of Cuban insurgents as belligerents. They aim for about 15 000 000 signatures, reflecting strong U S sympathy for the Cubans.
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New York
United States
Cuba
Wealthy Chinese merchant offers half his business for marriage
Hip Sing Lee of San Jose offers a half interest in his extensive merchandise business to any reputable young merchant who will marry his daughter. He adds a supplementary inducement of 5000 dollars in cash.
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San Jose
Cal
Hip Sing Lee
Annanias Won First Race in Two-Year-Old Meet
An unnamed two year old named Annanias won his race without urging completing a mile in 2 minutes 14 seconds, credited as the meeting's first winner.
Fort Wayne Driving Club opens third annual meeting
At Fort Wayne Driving Park about 500 spectators watched a two race program the 2:23 trot and the two year old pace. Carrillon favored won heat one while Marie D took heat two in the 2:23 trot. Ananias led the two year old pace heats with 2:14 mile in heat two. Monroe Salisbury and Andy McDowell arrived, R Y Harden noted, and Giles and Bride run the admissions pool charging 50 cents with no $1 gate fee rumor.
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Fort Wayne
Marie D
Annanias
Patton
Bostick
Almont
C. F. Emery
Cleveland
Galesburg
Carrillon
Greenleaf
Bohemian Boy
Election
Collikins
Strathboy
Moses
Cyclone Wilkes
Lulu F
Anannias
Katie Burns
Patsy Brooks
Asa S
Proctor
Dictator Wilkes
R. Y. Harden
Mr. Harden
Robert J
Dandy Jim
Nightingale
Belleflower
Altao
Miss Nelson
Annine
Allie K
Geneval
Geneva
Giles & Bride
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Fort Wayne Courts
In Fort Wayne two more divorce actions are filed with the wife as plaintiff. Jennie McAfee, via Charles A. Hays, seeks a legal separation in the superior court. Ella Miller, represented by W. & E. Leonard, sues Robert W. Miller in the circuit court for divorce.
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Fort Wayne
Jennie McAfee
Charles A. Hays
Ella Miller
W. & E. Leonard
Robert W. Miller
Marriage Licenses Issued for Parrot Langard and Woods Dennis
George J. Parrot and Clara A. Lang ard receive marriage licenses alongside Charles Woods and Effie Pearl Dennis in a local civil records brief.
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George J. Parrot
Clara A. Langard
Charles Woods
Effie Pearl Dennis
Dr Edward Burdette Dies From Cancer
New York paper reports the death of Dr Edward Burdette today from malignant cancer contracted from a patient. Mrs Hatch is noted as a survivor.
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Edward Burdette
New York
Hatch
Infant Found Dead From Cigar Box on Street
A policeman discovered a large cigar box on the pavement this morning. When kicked, an infant rolled out dead. In a separate incident, Fleming of Huntertown collided with a street car in Bloomingdale while driving a hired rig with a young woman passenger. the carriage overturned and was badly damaged, the woman slightly injured.
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Chicago
Fleming
Huntertown
Ulmer
Bloomingdale
Local Tragedy and Accidents in Muncie Area
A man died after being crushed while attempting to ride a freight between Muncie and Winchester, his wife dying of grief shortly after. A Hoffman Lumber employee suffered severe bruises when a partition fell onto him near a belt drive, and a runaway carriage spooked bystanders on East Berry Street narrowly avoided serious damage to a Tri-State office window.
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Muncie
Ind
William R. Johnson
Winchester
Johnson
Christian Kelker
Hoffman Lumber Company
C. B. Stemen
East Berry Street
Calhoun
Tri-State
Attend Mergentheim's Millinery Opening This Week
A local store, Mergentheim’s Millinery, announces a Friday opening event this week. It invites shoppers to explore hats and accessories, highlighting seasonal styles and arrivals.
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Republicans
Fer
E. C. Hanna
Miles
Nelson A. Miles
Schofield
Rugar C
Ain the Tuis-Pont
Jersey
Peffer and Ingalls
California
Switzerland
Senator Hill
Country Mills
Orif'’s
City Mills
Frury House
Civil Service Extension
Tella Nicolaus
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Michigan
Marlborough
Ing—C. J. Hamlin
Siberian
Annanias WO
Carrillion
Marle D
Monroe Salisbury
Alix
Azote
Aveline
William Johnson
Mergentheim
Roger Bos
F. M. Smith & CO
CalHoun St
Coop
Globe Mills
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