Local notes on visits races and events in Indiana towns
Howard Bryan of Columbia City attended the races yesterday. Several residents, including Hon. and Mrs. J. M. Barrett, plan Philadelphia travel. Dr Kesler attended a friend’s marriage. Ada Ware of Huntington and Jessie Adams of Portland visited friends. Eric Crull leaves for St. Louis to study medicine. Contractors started brickwork on the Allen County orphans home. Judge O’Rourke heard the case Glutting Bauer Hartnett v Woods. Shaker Medicine Co. visitors from Fort Wayne travel to Huntington. A. H. Polhamus and daughters depart for Philadelphia. Will Peltier to southern bicycle meets. Mrs. Elmer Rollins visits, joined by husband later. Local ads for fall stock and tailoring. A. B. Jones meets W. D. Jones in city. Crystal Literary Society meets. Lay of the Last Minstrel study. Emma Jenkinson appointed Relief Union superintendent. Charles Walker moves Redkey to Fort Wayne with C. F. Hunt & Co. High school football elects Harry Banks manager and Harry Stonecifer captain. team expected strong. Will Peltier touring southern racing circuit with Eaton and Greensburg stops. Marion Black entries race at Butler. Fort Wayne engineer Charles Gogan celebrated 82nd birthday with friends and a rocking chair. John Faber bicycle trip to visit brother George post eye operation. Rev Dr Spellman of Fort Wayne, 82, presided at Churubusco old folks meeting. notes his long tenure in the conference.
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Howard Bryan
Columbia City
J. M. Barrett
Philadelphia
Kesler
Ada Ware
Huntington
Jessie Adams
Oral Adams
Portland
Ind
Eric Crull
St. Louis
Allen County
Glutting
Bauer & Hartnett
A. H. Polhamus
Flora
Grice
Will Peltier
Plymouth
Elmer Rollins
A. I’. Schoch
West Main
A. B. Jones
Robbins House
Crawfordsville
W. D. Jones
New Aveline
Crystal Literary Society
Schmitz Block
Emma Jenkinson
Relief Union
Fowler
Charles Walker
Redkey
Port Wayne
Walker
C. F. Hunt & Co
Indianapolis
Portland Commercial
Harry Banks
Harry Stonecifer
Eaton
Greensburg
Lebanon
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Ohio
Marion Black
Butler
Charles Gogan
Fort Wayne
Valparaiso
John Faber
George
John
R. PD. Spellman
Churubusco
M. BE
Columbia City Mail
Harmony In the Ranks Be a Loyal Democrat Refrain
In Syracuse on September 24 delegates gathered for the Democratic state convention. Tammany delegates appeared harmonious and Senator Hill acted as peacemaker. Belmont opened with a stirring speech praising state and national affairs and urging loyalty to the party amid strong enthusiasm for victory.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Senator Hill
Belmont
Injunction Sought Against Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
Attorney General Crane sues to restrain the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in Austin. The case goes to the criminal appeals court for a full bench review of Judge Hurt’s decision. The state seeks a revision of the ruling. Scherer's fine cakes offered for sale by leading grocers, fresh daily.
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Austin
Tex
Crane
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hurt
Scherer
New York Central Special Train Breaks Speed Record
Syracuse report shows a New York Central special train led by engine 999 with three cars covering 148 miles in 132 minutes, shattering prior records. The article notes the run occurred on September 24 with strong public interest.
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New York Central
Syracuse
Fort Wayne Depot Offers Anheuser Busch Beer
For race week crowds in Fort Wayne a new depot distributes Anheuser Busch beer from St. Louis. Peter Certin runs the agency, with draught or bottle service at 70 Calhoun Street and the Aveline House Sample Room. The sample room has been expanded into a wide, well lit space with new billiard tables and the brick paved Bank Street alley. Citizens know to go to Certin for the best beer and goods.
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Fort Wayne
St. Louis
Union
Calhoun Street
Aveline House Sample Room
Aveline House
First National Bank
Certin
Bank Street
Certia
Jolly Old Chums Farce Heads Week of Theater
The Jolly Old Chums stars Stouder and Smith in a broad farce with Grady Ross and Carrie Uamont plus Lilian Stillman in a standout quartet. The show, one of the season’s largest productions, features new music and lively comedy. Human Hearts by Hal Reid opens at the Temple for two nights and a Saturday matinee, presenting a naturalistic romance with vivid imagery of flowers and hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stouder and Smith
Thomas J. Grady
Budd Ross
Carrie Uamont
Lillian Stillman
Harry T. Lester
Corrinne Opera
Harry Hughes
Edna West
Jennie Graves
Charles O. Wallace
F. Clinton Scott
Hattie Bernard
Oretta Schemerhorne
Messrs. Chase
Meyers
Williamson
Hal Reid
Reid
Carter Recaptured After Escape From Infirmary
James Carter, deemed insane, escaped from the county infirmary and was found in Charles Strock's saloon south of the city. He was captured by Strock and Jessie McLaren and taken to the police station before being returned to the infirmary by Superintendent Felis. Officials at Richmond asylum have been asked to admit him. Also, Policeman Lot Sharp was acquitted by Squire Bohen for provoking Ryns, with the judge noting police sometimes exceed authority and deserve court support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
Charles Strock
Mr. Strock
Jessie McLaren
Carter
Felis
Richmond Asylum
Sharp
Lot Sharp
Squire Bohen
Change of Venice
A brief news note reports a change involving Venice with Ed and Geary mentioned as key figures. The fragment suggests a local matter or decision affecting the city or community. The exact action and context remain unclear in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Agi
Geary
Noted Irish delegates open national convention in Chicago
The great Irish societies convention begins in the YMCA hall Chicago with about 1,500 delegates from across the country. It aims to form a united open organization for Ireland's cause, with no advocacy of physical force unless necessary. Rossa and Tynan attend, both noted figures in Fenian and dynamite campaigns. Tynan, dubbed Number One for orchestrating removals in Ireland, is linked to the Phoenix Park killings. The meeting may urge release of Irish political prisoners in England with potential retaliatory actions if demands are ignored.
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Tynan
Phoenix Park
Dublin
Gladstone
Ireland
O’donovan Rossa
Chcaco
Great
National Convention of Irish Societies
Young Men's Christian Association
Rossa
America
Great Britain
New York City
Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa
P. J. P. Tynan
Heit
Cavendish
Burke
James Carey
Invinciblea
Carey
London
Royal Court
Strand
Hossa
England
McCoy’s Hotel
Elevators Lose Licenses In Chicago Mixed Trade Case
Chicago and Pacific Elevator and eight other firms face license revocation after a board ruling found they mixed their warehouse and grain buying activities with stored grain. Several firms and individuals were named in the action. no testimony was presented by the accused. Separately, the Duke of Marlborough visited Niagara Falls en route to Canada and the United States. In Waupaca, Wisconsin, farmers report ongoing depredations from a recent train robbery with crops and livestock targeted. a large posse woodsbound search continues with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Chicago and Pacific Elevator Company
Central Elevator Company
National Elevator and Dock Company
Keith & Co
Charles Counselman & Co
South Chicago Elevator Company
Santa Fe Elevator and Dock Company
Chicago Elevator Company
George A. Seaverns
Rock Island Elevators
Waupaca
Wis
Self-inflicted gunshot ends customs official life
Kirby 8. Tupper, deputy customs collector at Charleston, shot himself in his brother S. Y. Tupper’s private office in Atlanta while on business for the exposition. The motive remains unknown. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Illinois State Fair Opens With Record Attendance
Springfield Sept 28 The Illinois state fair opened cool and clear drawing about 60 000 visitors with 35 000 to 40 000 children admitted free Children s Day saw paid admissions double last year Exposition and machinery halls crowded Fifteen acres hold farm implements Azote and Alix arrived to race for world records Today is Old Soldiers Day with veterans admitted free and children from Soldiers Home in attendance
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Springfield
Azote
Alix
United States
Exposition Hall
Lem Wiley
Peoria
America
Georgia
Brigandage Increases Across Post Offices Report
The Maxwell report shows 70,064 post offices in operation on June 30, 1895, with 2,422 opened and 2,163 closed during the year. Robberies, arsons, wrecks, and highway mail robberies are rising, with bold acts near major cities and near the Capitol in sighting a growing threat.
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Washington
Maxwell
United States
Kanasas
South Carolina
Iowa
West Virginia
National Capitol
Cable to Hayti marks first submarine link from New York
United States and Hayti Cable company charter the steamer Mackay Bennett to lay the first section of a submarine cable connecting New York with Hayti West Indies. The vessel has submerged the shore end of the cable about ten knots. Texas editor stabs a man in San Antonio street fight following an attack on Alderman Holt. K R Williams schooner sinks in gale on Green Bay with all aboard. Peary expedition members return by seamer Sylvia. no further Arctic work planned. Ex-County Treasurer M G Clay remains missing after desertion. Kentucky penitentiary uncovers counterfeit coin molds used by convict Dillard. Nattie Smith, 18, dies from spider bite near Columbia Illinois. Diphtheria declared epidemic in St. Louis with 170 cases since Sept 1.
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New York
United States
Hayti Cable Company
Mackay-Bennett
Hayti
West
Mackay-Bennet
Peary
St. Joan’s. Nd
Sylvia
Illinois Street Name Change Compromise Reached
After months of dispute over Nirdlinger Swinney avenues residents agreed both ends are the same street. The street committee was authorized to investigate and report. Today the committee reached an agreement with property owners to rename the whole street Illinois Street, a compromise satisfactory to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nirdlinger
Swinney
Illinois Street
Cuban Exile Steamer Carries Aid to Insurgents
Bostror news reports a steamer carrying Gen Enrique Collaso and 250 fighters, 2,500 rifles, 900,000 rounds, 600 machetes, and 400 pounds of dynamite has sailed to sea to aid Cuban insurgents amid local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostror
Enrique Collaso
Muncie Route Promises Low Rates for All People
Fort Wayne Indiana notices announce low round trip fares for races and home-seeker excursions. Dates span Sept 28 at Muncie and Oct 6 to 10 in Washington Indiana with a $6.95 round trip. Information and tickets available at Fort Wayne north depot. BRAt fh Try the Texas Post want column.
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Washington
Ind
Western States
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Temple Theatre
Chums
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Tursday
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P. H. Kane
Gigars and Tobacco
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