Robbers Shoot Northwestern Officer In Mayfair Chase
After a Deerfield robbery suspects boarded a Milwaukee line train and opened fire at a Northwestern policeman in Mayfair. McGrath was wounded fatally, the bandits fled through Orchard Place woods and were captured later by Chicago officers near Elk Grove township after a three hour manhunt.
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Deerfield
Milwaukee
Panrail
Counitry
Mayfair
Holcomb
Gad Northwestern
Isher
Lawrence Avenue
Milwaukee Avenue
Rob Berw
Fallspeed
Maynard Road
Orchard Place Woods
Desplaines River
Higgins Road
Patrick McGrath
May- Lie
Moffrath
G. Perihoides
McGrath
St Luke's Hospital
Northwestern Railroad
Decefield
Plunk
Yunt
Eggerton
Seay
Evasiston
Marney
North Evanaton
L Onge
Chicago
Evanston
Owen
Elk Grove Township
Will Lake
W. F. Gordon
Westside
Mullaney
Finnegan
Morseley
Disastrous Battle and Political Convention In One Report
Reports from Savona detail Chinese arrests of Japanese spies and harsh punishments amid war heat. A Che Foo message claims Japanese losses of 1,300 with Chinese cavalry and artillery deemed effective. Separately in Shelbyville Indiana, the Democratic congressional convention nominates W. S. Holman after debate over tariff and party loyalty.
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Savona
Cosat
China
Formosa
Chempuio
Corea
Che Foo
Alix and Directum Agree for 10000 Purse at Rigby Track
Alix the horse will race Directum for a $10000 purse at Rigby track Portland after Alix owner telegrammed Burnham president of Rigby track. Burnham agreed to the purse and Directum's owner accepted the terms. Alix previously trotted 2 05 at Washington Park Chicago.
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Alix
Directum
Rigby Track
Portland
Portiasn
Washington Park
Chicago
Smile
Burnham
Mascot Shines as Robert J Wins Chicago Mile
In Chicago on August 25 Robert J. defeated Joe Patchen in the pacing race, first mile in 2:05. Mascot also ran in free-for-all heats from Povaurrersiz New York, finishing 2:054, 2:07 and 2:06.
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Robert J
Joe Patchen
Povaurrersiz
N. Y
Mascot
Suspicious Death Investigated After Body Found on Tracks
Dickson Aug 27. White Cliff residents are excited by reports of the suspected murder of William Few whose body was found on a railroad track near White Cliff after a dispute with other men. Investigators weigh whether he was killed and left on the rail.
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William Few
Helen Gougar Vote Fight Prompts Prohibition backing
Dr. W A Galbert leads Madison county prohibition committee raising funds to sue the government if Helen Gougar, the prohibition lecturer and woman suffragist, is barred from voting. Gougar plans to vote at Lafayette and seek court action as backers aim to reshape the campaign around her right to citizenship and taxation. Support comes from the state central committee Women’s Christian Temperance Union and populists.
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Anozxsoy
Ind
W. A. Galbert
Madison County
Prohibition Central Committee
Helen Gougar
Lafayette
Companie
United States
State Central Committee
Prohibition Party
Indiana
Prohibitionists
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Amendments Levied Again at a Delphi Bank
Charges of fraud and prejudice were voiced during a state tax board hearing in Delphi Indiana over an appeal by A T Bowen and associates of Carroll County. The local board assessed the bank at $160 000 despite mortgage and loan figures of about $198 000. The bank claims customer papers were privileged and refused to surrender books. The board dismissed the appeal and the bank plans to pursue court action.
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Inpianarouis
A. T. Bowen
Carroll County
Board of Review
Delphi
Bowens
Cartwright
Pollard
Budd-Nominated Ticket for Governor and State Officers
The Democratic convention lists James H. Budd for Governor with a full slate including William J. Jeters for Lieutenant Governor and a trio of Supreme Court Justices. Other officers named are E A Bridgeford as short term justice, B M Maddox Secretary of State, A B Paris Attorney General, J C Castro State Treasurer, Michael Meagher State Comptroller, Dwight M Angier Surveyor General, C E Smyth Superintendent of Public Instruction, P W Mc Glade Clerk of the Supreme Court, John F Garrie State Printer, and Congress nominees James G Maguire W H Alford A Caminetti Thomas Geary Warren B English George D Patton Joseph P Kelly.
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San Francisco
James H. Budd
William J. Jeters
Supreme Court
Jackson Temple
James E. Murphy
E. A. Bridgeford
B. M. Maddox
A. B. Paris
J. C. Castro
Michael Meagher
Dwight M. Angier
Sacramento
C E. Smyth
Hollister
P. W. McGlade
John F. Garrie
Congress
James G. Maguire
W. H. Alford
A. Caminetti
Thomas Geary
Warren B. English
George D. Patton
Joseph P. Kelly
Hobbs Identified as Fugitives Aiding Quincy Forgery Suspect
Detroit August 27 C M Hobbs held on a charge of trying to obtain money under false pretenses was identified by a bondsman as A M Vanauken wanted in Quincy Illinois for a 30000 forgery. Hobbs refuses to return without requisition papers. In Flora Indiana Walter Long dies by suffocation after being drawn into a wheat bin. In AmAr rip Aug 27 Dutch defeat Lambok forces. Congress man Shaw dies at 3 30 am in Ev Duarrez Wisconsin.
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Shelbyville
Tad
K. M Hord
A. W. Clark
Greensburg
Rushville
Holman
Eny
Indiana
West Virginia
Ways and Means
Counts Ewing
Matthews
Gorman
Brice
Smith
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Nick Cornett
Ripley County
Cleveland
American Protective Association
Detroit
Mich
C. M. Hobbs
A. M. Vanauken
Juincy
Ill
Quincy
Inpranarous
Ind
Flora
Walter Long
New Tariff Law Sparks Treasury Instructions to Collectors
Secretary Carlisle issues guidance to customs officials as the new tariff act takes effect at midnight. He confirms conditions for free entry of goods in bonded warehouses and outlines duty rates for wool and other manufactured goods, with appeals available in court. The note also covers diamonds and other items amid ongoing questions about punctuation. A separate flood of fissure in the Stone Bottling Works foundation endangers nearby homes and businesses.
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Wasargeron
Treasury Department
White House
Carlisle
Carlio
Congress
United States
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
Chicago
Port Townsend
Treasury
Venezuela
Colombia
Haiti
J. G. Cansiare
Sec
Board of General Appraisers
Gibson Stricken by Malaria Amid Low Sandusky River Stage
Thrrix Ohio Aug 27 Gen William H Gibson seriously ill taken to a Green Springs sanitarium. His riverbank home lies by the Sandusky river where a low water stage has turned the bed into a malaria hotspot. Since relocation a few days ago his condition has shown marked improvement.
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Thrrix
Ohio
William H. Gibson
Green Springs
Sandusky River
Elkhart Threatened as Ground Cracks Open Up
A crack about three inches wide appeared four days ago along the south bank of the St Joseph river in Elkhart Ecxsnaer Ind Aug 27 The crack extended rapidly and by now reaches fifty to sixty feet in depth and about three feet wide causing alarm and concern among residents and authorities.
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Ecxsnaer
Ind
St Joseph River
Desperado Gordon Linked to San Francisco Jewelry Theft
One of two fugitives captured in Chicago is believed to be Henry Francis Gordon, the man who robbed University club members on Sutro Street last February. He disappeared after the burglary, later married in San Francisco, and allegedly gained a position at the University club through the British Benevolent Society endorsement. The San Francisco authorities press for his arrest as the Chicago capture matches his description.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Lees
University Club
Gordon
Henry Francis Gordon
Sutter Street
British Benevolently Society
British Benevolent Society
Univesity Club
Union League
Farwell Club
Shea
Ake
Independent Voters Forming Organization at Indianapolis
Independent voters from across the state respond to a call for a higher citizenship movement. Several thousand are expected at a Wednesday meeting in Convention Hall to form a league pledging to vote for the best men regardless of ticket, sparked by Republicans rejecting a temperance plank.
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Ixpiayatoris
Three Men Beat Horse Trader Near Leo
Paul Hirschy a Berne Indiana horsetrader was severely beaten by three men at Leo over a horse dispute. Rodabaugh Meyers and Manning were arrested with Hirschy taken to a farmer’s barn for care. deputies and sheriff detain the trio as the injuries threaten his recovery. Reverend Northrop returns to preach as he begins thirteenth year in the city.
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Paul Hirschy
Leo
Hirschy
Berne
Ind
Jim Rudabaugh
Rodabaugh
Jim
Hirecy
William Meyers
William Manning
Clauemeier
Lee
Manning
Meyers
Rev Northrop honored at Fenton church ovation and events
The Fenton Courier notes Rev. Northrop's Aug 12 pulpit ovation with full church attendance. He earlier led Fenton church growth from 130 to 300, then moved to Fort Wayne where he heads Indiana's largest Baptist congregation. Aug 16 marked his and Mrs. Northrop's 16th anniversary at Loon Lake, with friends arriving by steamer. He serves as president of the Baptist Ministers' Home board. A pioneer picnic at Loon Lake is planned for Aug 30 with his address, drawing about 10 000 locals.
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The
Fenton Courier
Northrop
Baptist Church
Legion of Friends
Fenton
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Loon Lake
Kev
Kev. Northrop
Newell Dies After Apoplexy in Youngstown Trip
John Newell, 64, Chicago born railroad executive, president and general manager of the Lake Shore, died in Todd House Youngstown Ohio after a stroke en route from Pittsburgh to Cambridgeboro. He directed Lake Shore operations from Chicago and Cleveland and was famed for traveling the line extensively. The Standard Wheel Works plans to start a factory, employing 200 to 300 wheelmakers, as orders resume. Deaths note Ruth E. Tapp, age 15, typhoid. Frank Arthur Gusching, 3, summer complaint. Henry Tonne, brain fever. Toledo St Louis Kansas City stockholders set September 12 meeting in Toledo.
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John Newell
Chicago
Todd House
Youngstown
Ohio
Pittsburg
Cambridgeboro
Newberryport
Mass
Rodman
Cheshire Railroad
Vermont Central
Montpelier
Northield
Burlington
Newell
Champlain and
St. Lawrence
LaPrairie
Montreal
Kentucky
Louisville
Cincinnati
Saratoga and Sackett's Harbor
Illinois Central
Road
Lake Shore
United States
Mr. Newell
Buffalo
Cleveland
Standard Wheel Works
Second Day's Backing Races Draw Large Crowd
A brisk second day of horse racing attracted many visitors despite cluttered streets and mixed weather. Races featured Electric King and Ofellus in 2:24 and 2:33 times, with payouts around $600 and $1,000, and drivers fined for infractions.
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Electric King
Ofellus
Eva Clay
Liva
Ofellers
Eve Clay
Elestrig King
Owme Id
Elnia
Last Day of Congress Surges with Witnesses and Prayer
The second session neared closure as galleries filled with ladies and visitors. Chaplain McCarthy led a long prayer honoring all officers and even pages, while Isaac Bessel received special mention. At 3 o clock both houses adjourned, and a law and order drive in Ellettsville reshaped local morals amid tension and enforcement actions led by James Marksbury.
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Wasursoros
Ify
Pythies
Chaplain McCarthy
Isaac Bessel
Congress
Ellettsville
James Marksbury
Massbury
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
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Owens
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Robert
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Helen Gongar
Prohibithomters
Eavy
Delphi, Ind
California Ticket
Amarerpay
Lambok
Somanm
Ev Duarre
Wie
Congressman Shaw
General Gibson III
Elkhart
Imy Ayres and
Ora Clapper
Hartford City
Hantroxp Crty
Imy Ayres
William Clapper
Ayres
Miss Clapper
Fudianapolis
Bat Nay
Ridtey
Mize Ruth Tapp
Ruth E. Tapp
H. W. Tapp
East Lewis Street
Frank Arthur
Jacob Gusching
Wells Street
Henry Tonne
Gay Street
Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City Road
Toledo
Progres
Per Temerre
Bidmont
Quis
Ethel A
Rokeby
Itsras Ind
Sabes
Ponas
Chior Eserepe
Japan
Syrena
Sphinx
Ydeferon Rince
F. Starr
Grette
How Nee
Sable Gift
Saunders
Aton
King
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