Jim Corbett Quarters Near Dallas for Oct Fight
San Antonio reports the training base for champion Jim Corbett ahead of his bout with Fitzsimmons on October 3 in Dallas. The San Antonio Jockey Club clubhouse hosts the camp with fine track conditions and a new handball court. The Russell cottage at Alamo Heights will house the champion and his party. John L. Sullivan Benefits set for New York venue Philadelphia Grand Opera House. Sullivan to box Paddy Ryan or Joe Choynski in a major testimonial likely to match the success of a prior benefit featuring John Jr.
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John LL. Sullivan
Grand Opera House
Philadelphia
Paddy Ryan
Joe Choynski
John Jr
Indianapolis man seeks proof of father’s death in 1887
M R Stillwell of Indianapolis travels to South Pittsburg and Dickson county Tennessee to verify the death and prior history of his father W S Stillwell who froze near the state line in 1887. He letters the missing man’s life from Pennsylvania to Confederate service at Memphis and a 1872 Dickson County marriage. The Stillwell heirs claim millions tied to a New York lease and seek legal rights within two years.
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Tenn
M. R. Stillwell
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
W. S. Stillwell
Pennsylvania
Memphis
M. B. Stillwell
Chattanooga
Stillwell
New York City
Stilwell
Azote Seeks World Trotting Record Tomorrow Afternoon
Azote aims to beat the world trotting record of 2.033 four onlookers set to witness the race tomorrow afternoon. The event pits Azote against top contenders as officials hope for a record-breaking performance.
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Azote
Key West Rail Link Sought To Mainland
George L Babcock secretary of the Key West Improvement association travels to negotiate with H M Flagler for building a railroad to connect Key West with the mainland. Right of way secured and 500000 in bonds subscribed, aiming to shorten travel to Cuba and link traffic to Nicaragua canal. Francisco notes Miller Lux owns 14589200 acres across California Arizona and Nevada.
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New York
George L. Babcock
Key West
Harrison Withdraws From Race In Favor Of McKinley
New York reports Benjamin Harrison may step aside and back McKinley with Charles W. Fairbanks and Foraker tied to the effort. Washington chatter says Quay’s anti-Harrison alliance pushes him toward withdrawal within days, while Harrison seeks dignity and possible future influence.
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the Herald
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William McKinley
Charles W. Fairbanks
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Harrison
Washington
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Repubublican
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Foraker
Ohio
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Ixapranavonis
Ind
Platt
Hill
Pennsylvania
Bedbug outbreak forces Third Ward High School to close
In Peru Indiana on September 27 a rare incident led to the temporary shutdown of the Third ward high school after summer fumigation released numerous bedbugs. Furnaces restarted after vacation. the superintendent ordered closure while fumigation and extermination began to address the infestation.
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Peru
Ind
Third Ward High
Troublesome Toughs Roar at McLaren Roadhouse Raid
Last night a raid on the McLaren Roadhouse prompted police to respond at about 9 PM as a gang of tramps seized the premises. The burglars fled before officers arrived. a search found no one. A ruckus ensued when they attempted to sell a stolen gold watch and attacked proprietor McLaren and his wife, who was injured.
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Daseler
Jewell
Melching
Harrod
Fire destroys Peters chair factory at Michigan City
Michigan City on Sept 27 reports a morning blaze that wiped out the Peters chair factory five barns and a residence with contents. Loss estimated at 12000 dollars with partial insurance. high winds hindered efforts to control the fire.
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Michiecan City
Peters
Train collision leaves sleepers wrecked and dead or dying
Tunne West Virginia Sept 27 Passenger train No 1 on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad sidewiped another passenger train on a switch. The sleeper was wrecked and many passengers badly injured with several feared fatally including United States Marshal Garden of Wheeling and exSecretary William A Opley who were scalded by escaping steam. Miss Lulu Downtain librarian of the state aboard the train was probably fatally injured.
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Ton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
United States
Garden
Wheeling
William A. Opley
Lulu Downtain
Lis
Widow and Son Die in Lightning Strike at Home
In Mearnis Missouri Mrs Jenkins and her 16 year old son Jesse were killed by a lightning bolt last evening as they fed stock near their north side home. Five children remained inside the house while the couple were missing and the father found their bodies in a pasture lot after a neighbor reported the absence. The boy’s clothes were burned from the shock.
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Mearnis
Jenkins
Jesse
England in Earnest Over Chinese Massacres
London dispatch reports England taking firm action as five warships move toward the Yangtze Kiang disturbances with four more to sail tomorrow. The Pall Mall Gazette notes England’s earnest stance amid ongoing violence in China.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Shanghai
Sys
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China
Yang Tse Kiang
Literary work and trotter Azute headline
General Harrison writes articles for an eastern magazine to educate women on national government affairs Azute the fastest trotter will attempt a new record tomorrow afternoon British schooners are accused of arming in violation of treaty and hunters defy laws in open breaches prompting formal complaints to the state department and Britain
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Harrison
Azute
San Francisco
Cal
State Department
Columbus Menace Hangs for 1804 Cincinnati Murder
Columbus Ohio September 27 Martin Adams was hanged in the penitentiary annex yard for the murder of George Ohmer a Cincinnati blacksmith in July 1804. He never admitted his guilt. See Azote Dethrone Queen TAL tomorrow afternoon.
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Martin Adams
Penitentiary
George Ohmer
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne horse racing ruling sparks public protest
A Fort Wayne driven dispute over bets on a three year old pace heat caused judges to void winnings, prompting strong local criticism from owners and bettors. The Times-Post notes alleged improper influence by a local driver and calls for investigations and corrections while detailing today’s races and expected heat lineups.
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Trigs-Post
Bogash
Theo Shelton
Mr. Ramey
Times-Post
Ramey
Theodore Shelton
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Times Post
Governor Culberson calls special session to curb prize fights
Governor Culberson issued a midnight proclamation calling a special October session of the Texas Legislature. He seeks a law to ban prize fights, citing conflict between courts over the Corbett Fitzsimmons case and pending mandamus actions that threaten to undermine state enforcement. The call sets the session to convene next Tuesday in Austin.
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Tex
Culberson
Courts Criminal Appeals
Supreme Court
Plan for an elective House of Lords debate in London
The Daily Chronicle reports Liberal party views from London dated September 27 that Conservative leaders plan to make the House of Lords elective. Options include applying a Scottish peerage precedent or having Commons elect the upper chamber from the peerage, with peers gaining the right to move to the Commons. The item references a big Saturday program and Azote Against.
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House of ‘Commons
Fort Wayne Plans Grand Centennial Decorations
Fort Wayne officials push a city wide centennial celebration with Calhoun Street arches designed by Riedel and Grindle, cooperation from secret social groups, and decorations for public buildings. A fireworks contract goes to A. L. Due of Cincinnati. Trentman building hosts an art display with space allocated by the ladies' committee.
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Due
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Payne
Trentman
Fort Wayne Electric managers honored with gold gifts
Last night in the Fort Wayne Electric street railway offices General Manager M S Robison and Superintendent L D McNutt received farewell testimonials. J M Robinson presented Robison with a solid gold scarf pin and pear handled penknife while McNutt got a gold watch chain with a Masonic charm. Races begin at 9 AM tomorrow featuring Azote and trotting record contenders.
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Robison
McNutt
Hymeneal Affairs and Two Marriages Reported
Yesterday at 4 pm Rev Samuel Wagenhals united Charles W Cran and Catherine Dreisbach in matrimony. A reception at the Dreisbach home followed with over 100 guests and a wedding supper. The couple will reside at 96 Lasalle street. Bertha Windsor and William H Schultz wed at 8 pm at the Wind sor home with Rev Meyer officiating. They will live at 142 Fairfield avenue after Oct 10.
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Trinity English Lutheran Church
Charles W. Cran
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Levi W. Dreisbach
West Superior Street
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C. FP. N. Meyer
Clara Windsor
John VY
Real
Baltimore Produce Ad Teems With Fresh Daily Specials
No change in the price of admission to the races. Socents each day. 25-31 Baltimore Oysters. Nice and fresh received daily via express direct from Baltimore. Large Selects, 27c. Standards, 20c. Best Celery large bunches, 22c. Cape Cod Cranberries, 8c qt. Jersey Sweet Potatoes, 30¢ peck, Fruit House.
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