Presidential Party Attends Opening of Chicago Auditorium
A Chicago report details the presidential party arriving at Union Depot at 8 o'clock and entering the auditorium at 11 o'clock, with Mayor Cregier and Major General Crook leading the reception. The president, escorted by officials, leaves for the lake front in a barouche amid cheering crowds.
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Carcaco
Union Depot
Mayor Cregier
Crook
Lake Front
Mr. Peek
Clarkson
C. J. Bissel
Medxee
Russel Harrison
Meee
Peck
Harrison
Union League Club
Curcaco
Mme Patti
National Capitol
Perk
Braford
Tud
Washington
Ford W. Peck
Cronin murder case defenses in two Chicago trials
In Chicago on December 4 defense lawyer Dan Donahoe argues for O Sullivan and Kunze in the Cronin murder case. He asserts innocence and outlines his clients ties and fees while challenging the credibility of key testimony. The following day Attorney Hynes addresses the jury defending the defendants, condemning attempts to smear the dead Cronin and detailing alleged inconsistencies in the case and timeline.
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Curiaco
Cronin
Dan Donahoe
Donahoe
O'Sullivan
Kunze
Mike Whalen
Jal
Kunzo
Young James
Chcaco
Hynes
Dr. Cronin
Mr. Hynes
John F. Bergs
Dr. Crouin
Crodin
Liynes
England
Ibi
Parnell
Wing
Hylands
Nieman
Ice Man
Nie
Terrible Vengeance Ends in Double Suicide and Shootings
In St Louis a 27 year old machinist Casper Crispy entered John Anson's home at breakfast and fatally shot Anson after a dispute over his courtship of Anson's daughter. He then wounded the daughter Mery and a 17 year old sister before shooting himself, dying instantly. Anson and his family are hospitalized in critical condition with uncertain outcomes.
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St. Loui
Casper Crispy
John Anson
Crispy
Anson
Mery
Ansons
Small Pox Ravages Ohio Village
Tirrix Ohio December 4 The small pox epidemic near the village of Duenquat spreads rapidly with four cases and one death reported yesterday More than twenty people have been exposed causing panic Local doctors refused to attend the sick and one child died for want of treatment The mother buried the body at midnight alone in the cemetery
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Tirrix
Duenquat
Defalcation figure given by Jeffersonville treasurer
Col. John R. Ingram, former treasurer of the Jeffersonville city school board, reported to successor Jacob Frey a shortage of 1478.33 dollars dating back to 1875. A rumor swirls of another, possibly larger defalcation in the city tied to a long standing institution.
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Jeffersonvirus
Ind
John R. Ingram
Jacob
Frey
Ingram
Death of a brother of ex President Fillmore
Cyrus Fillmore dies at his residence north of the city aged eighty seven after a typhoid fever. He was a prominent Democrat widely known in the state. His wife, eighty five, is dangerously sick. They were married over sixty four years and resided in this state since 1837. The legacy left by Mr Fillmore is substantial. The notice also reports a contest of the lieutenant governor election with sensational accusations of ballot wasting and fraud across multiple counties.
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Lacrance
Ind
Cyrus Fillmore
Fillmore
Willmore
Courtses
Dee
Mariquis
Lampson
Hamilton
Deadlock in Helena and Hershfield Feud Spills Into Fencing
In Helena and Hershfield Montana factions clash as senate deadlock persists over a new senator ticket. Candidates include Clarke Sanders Hauser and Maginnis while Power Hirshfield Sanders and Carpenter engage in a fatal fencers bout leaving Priestley Priestly badly cut. Lucas disappears amid town gossip and no arrests yet.
Perseus Wreck Injures Many Near Paris Illinois
At 9 o clock last night the Matson accommodation westbound on the Indianapolis and St. Louis railroad collided with a freight engine while crossing the Terre Haute and Peoria track. Four persons were seriously injured and six others slightly hurt including J. P. Fleisher Chicago internal injuries and severe head wounds. A J Bishop Delaware Ohio side injuries and severe head cuts. Mrs W Grover Paris collarbone rib injuries and back. E N Collins Buffalo internal injuries and head cut. Four more were slightly injured.
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Paris
Ill
Matson
Indianapolis and
St. Louis
Terre Haute and
Peoria
J. P. Fleisher
Chicago
A.J. Bishop
Delaware
A. J. Clarkright
Elijah Hall
Kansas
E. N. Collins
Buffalo
Mrs. W. Grover
W. H. Lew
Chester
Sheriff’s Wife Foils Jail Break Plot at Dhuttu Jail
December report says Mrs Sharvey, wife of the sheriff, overheard a peculiar sound from a wall passage used for feeding prisoners and raised alarm. Authorities found a whetstone brace and bit a file and a saw fashioned from a prisoner’s truss springs. A fifty six inch cut in the upper cell tier was nearly finished. Prisoners planned to murder jail staff and escape. confession indicated the attempt aimed for last night.
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Dhuttu
Minn
Farmers Alliance and Laborers Plan Federation in St Louis
In St Louis on December 6 the Farmers Alliance and the Farmers and Laborers union decided on federation. Secret talks discussed consolidation under two thirds state ratification. Powderly met with delegates, signaling potential union of labor groups though immediate amalgamation is uncertain this year.
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St. Louis
Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers and Laborers’ Union
Partners
Laborers’ Union
Powderly
Knights of Labor Committee
Prominent physician Dr. Thomas Harvey dies
Tsprasarvonuis December 6. One of the oldest physicians in this city, Dr. Thomas Harvey, head of his profession in the state, died at 7 45 last evening at 892 North Delaware Street from rupture of a cerebral vessel. He collapsed while lecturing earlier that day before medical college students, where he served as professor of surgical and clinical diseases of women and as dean of the faculty.
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Tsprasarvonuis
Thomas
Harvey
North
Delaware Street
Tie
Onlile
Metical College of
Tudinna
Carvey
Defalcation scandal rocks U S House as cashier vanishes
C E Silcott, cashier in the sergeant at arms office, fled the city with about 72 000 dollars missing from government funds and 10 000 belonging to the sergeant at arms. The House appointed a seven member select committee to audit accounts while leaders moved to adjourn. Senate gave varied committee assignments and prepared for a Tuesday session.
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Wasntserros
C. E. Silcott
Seedom
Tie
New York
Canada
House
C. £. Silcott
Ab Wims
House of Representatives
Adams
Ilinois
Waenens
Leedom
Stewart
Vermont
Hoyne
Read
Iowa
Holman
Blount Mul Huwiphill
Two Young Bloods Duel With Rapiers Over Love
A secret duel occurred Tuesday evening near this city in accordance with the code. Two 19-year-old men, Henry Lucas formerly of Louisiana and Herbert Priestly from Pomonea, rival for the same young woman, engaged in a feret with rapiers. The incident, kept hidden, has emerged with details of the confrontation and its context among local society.
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Pomonea
Henry Lucas
Lousiana
Herbert Priestly
Senate Refuses Probe on Tanmch Case Amid Debate
In the first Bray of the session, Henn senators refuse to back a Democratic plan to investigate the Tanmch ure case, deeming it courtesy to avoid interference with the House of Representatives. The talks shift to Cashier Sileeit’s forged notes and alleged misappropriations tied to the national treasury on November 27.
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Konesa
Mont
Dee
House of Representatives
Heatte
Wies Nike
Republicaan
Kent Ry Fe
Uia
Wastiseras
Dee Tee
Fatention
Sileeit
Bilcotts
Tissioinshins
Abecnteushier
Sucoth
Silcott
Death of Jefferson Davis Provokes National Mourning
The ex president of the Southern Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, died in New Orleans after a period of illness. Mrs. Davis remained at his side as he weakened, and he spoke only once, whispering a final prayer. Stateside, telegraphs spread the news, and mournful tributes poured in from New Orleans to smaller towns. The body lay in state at the Payne man sien until Wednesday, with honors and a city hall draped in black. His daughter Winnie Davis faced the news with stoic sorrow as communities prepared for solemn funeral rites across multiple denominations.
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New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
Winnie Davis
Gead
Onneans
Shdesman
Jon J. Glynn
Breath of a Neighbor of Mrs Scott Lord Dies
Mrs Scott Lord sister of Mrs Harrison dies at 8 morning after months of illness. Mrs Harrison attended Chicago Auditorium opening but stayed home due to illness. Mrs Harrison had been with Mrs Scott Lord during a Nantucket summer.
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Wasurmervox
Jec
Scott- Lord
Harrison
Gil
Chicago
Scott-Lord
Uairisen
Supmer
Nantucket
Woouseros
Senate
Greco B. Baum
Illinois
Wasuvictus
Craven Edward Silcott
United States
Peculiar Box Found. Will of Minneapolis Official Reported
A ten-year old on Best Courth Street found a peculiar box on the sidewalk containing a will and numerous documents of Thomas J. Durhamson, a Minneapolis villionasire who died recently. The box and its contents are described as substantial property, with the will detailing dispositions of upwards of a nation dthars. Local notices mention labor figures and a trains council gathering, while a separate rail collision near Querbee causes damage to freight cars and fires. A memorial for See Meikleman, once a fore. is noted, with the death of See Meikeismantel. Funeral plans are pending.
The Boy Tramp from Goxcorn Sings Railroad Tales
A 13 year old tramp named Albert Gates arrives at the Goxcorn city marshal’s office with a remarkable tale. He traces a two year wander from Newstrany Tul to cities including Nashville Louisville Indianapolis Buffalo Evansville and more, claiming memory of railroads from Maine to Indiana. He has not faced arrest, just inquiries into his story. City Marshal Locke plans to shelter him briefly while someone may offer him a home.
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Goxcorn
N.H
Jed
Albert Gates
Mushal
Newstrany
Tul
Arlen Fates
Jefferson’ville, Madison and Indianapolis
Wil Vane
Maine
Indiana
Nashville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Lite
Fivansville
Locke
Mystery Grand Rapids Robbery Rocks Express Office
Local interest swirls around the Grand Rapids express heist. Messenger M Toots is believed dead after Sunday night. between 600 and 700 dollars missing from the vaults. A Chicago Detroit detective team investigates with a gambling house rumor in the same block.
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M. Toots
United States Express Company
Grand Rapids
Hamonds
Cfties
Youing
Chicago
Detroit
Letter from J W Hiersh on San Francisco visit and hospital
Mr J W Hiersh writes from St Marys Hospital in San Francisco recounting his journey with his brother, the care by the Sisters of Charity, and his observations of weather and city life. He notes his brother W Hiursb's leg injury and blood poisoning, praises hospital care, and comments on drunkenness and scenery as he plans to return home.
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Tam
St. Mary’s Hospital
W. Hiursb
Fort Wayne
Iim
St. Heary’s Hospital
Sisters of Charity
San Franciscus
J. W. Hersn
St. Mary's Hospital
Remarkable L ALERT on Flanigan Arrest and Dallas Praise
John Flanigan, living with Louis Beethuid in Maumee area, is arrested and sent back to Fowler Indiana as an escaped fanatic from Powler. He sought priestly investiture and published writings against the Catholic church. A former Port Wayne lad, A Cour, now in Dallas, received compliments from state fair exhibitors led by C A Cony, secretary of the Mass association, for his utilities and courtesy.
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Fowler
Ind
John Flanigan
Louis Beehtuid
Broom-Naker
Maumee
Lins Turne
Powler
Flanigar
A. Cour
Port Wayne
Dallas
Exes
Wis
Peida
C. A. Cony
Masssociation
Tab
Chinery Hall
Vivid Portrait of a Steady Official Under Pressure
The subject remained pleasant and agreeable despite stress, never railing at others. He conducted the office with painstaking care and exactness, handling the workload with composure while others might have faltered early in the competition.
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Sion
Law in Cass County lands claim by Mrs Wilhoit
Mrs Dr Wilhoit of Fountain Kansas claims an interest in 3100 acres across Cass Miami Wabash Grant and Howard counties including part of Peru and will likely sue to recover. The land traces to a 1810 US patent to Chief Richardville under a Miami treaty, with seven sections passing to his heirs through Catherine Lafontaine and her marriage. Executor Benoit and guardian Roach resided in the city.
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Wilhoit
Fountain
Kan
Cass
Miami
Wabash
Grant
Howard Counties
Peru
United States
John B. Richardville
Wabash River
Indiana
Rishardville
Richardville
Catherine
Louis Lafontaine
Lafontaine
Julian Benoit
John Roach
Louis
Benoit
Roach
Delicate Operation Performed on R W Dimond
Drs W H Myers J W Younge H S Myers and N B Smith conducted a rare delicate surgical operation Thursday at Dr Younge's institute on R W Dimond of Cleveland Ohio. The danger includes chemic poisoning and gangrene, with the patient under close watch to avert fatal outcomes. Dimond, a railroad employee, was treated at St Joseph hospital with township funding and no charge. The patient has endured immense pain since Monday.
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W. H. Myers
J. W. Younge
H. S. Myers
N. B. Smith
Diamond
St. Joseph Hospital
Brackenridge
County Superintendent Faces Fees for Distributing School Books
Rush county quarrel over compensation for distributing new school books triggers constitutional questions. County commissioners heed attorney that using county lands to pay a private book distributor is improper. Legal experts say the law is unconstitutional on this point and teachers face no licensing threat over book choices.
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Rush County
Indianapolis
Grave marker for wandering Odd Fellow honored in Mexico city
Harmony Lodge No. 19 I O O F received two communications from the order in the City of Mexico noting that Edw Norton an Odd Fellow who once lived here was buried with the fraternity’s honors and a Yuta marble shaft marks his grave Norton had long been away but a lodge insignia on his person and his illness led to the discovery of his membership The case mentions Judge Chapin and the Little River ditch dispute with Henry Sparrow Henry Bowman and others and a court order for a small branch to complete the ditch as originally intended with objections allowed
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Leavenworks
Kan
Kansas Penitentiary
Mattie Brown
Topeka
Mrs. Hanks
Captain Hanks
Hanks
Tneas
Priestly
Greas
Priestley
Lucas
Harmony Lodge No
City of Mexico
Utetiue
Norton
Yuta
Harmony Lodge
Harmony Tadeo
Odd Fellows
Mr. Norton
Chapin
Henry Sparrow
Henry Bowman
Henry Bowemto
Futel
Struck by an Engine Julius Doriot Injured at Rail Crossing
Julius Doriot was struck by a locomotive while crossing Pittsburg tracks at Gay street near the coal docks. He sustained severe scalp wounds, possible internal injuries, and a badly damaged hand, with hopes of survival and potential amputation. He is a moulder with a wife and four children, and his older son is a brakeman.
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Julius Dorit
Pittsburg
Gay Street
Mr. Doriot
Charles Street
A. J. Kessler
Harry
Fort Wayne
Wallace Street
Number of Veterans in Each County in the State Who Are Drawing Pensions
The publication lists counts of veterans receiving pensions by county within the state, detailing how many are drawing benefits in each locale. It provides a snapshot of retirement support distribution across regions, highlighting variations in pension uptake.
Water Power Plant Nears Completion on Spy Run Avenue
The Plant of the Water Power Company nears completion and will soon operate on Spy Run avenue. When the large water wheels begin turning, the electric power station will benefit the city by generating electricity for lighting and motors. The 800 horsepower dynamo engine will be kept as a reserve. Orders are already being taken for power delivery across the city.
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Spy Run Avenue
Jin
Pugilist Kilrain Trial Delayed at Purvis Court
In New Orleans on December 10 Kilrain’s trial at Purvis was postponed due to docket congestion and is expected to proceed today. Kilrain attended with counsel as the case awaits continuation.
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Purvis
New Orleans
Kilrain
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