Democrats Win Big in State and National Races Across the Nation
The report notes Democratic victories in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Massachusetts, likely Iowa, and southern states. It cites McClellan’s probable congressional win and a large county lead for the Democratic state ticket. Republicans like McKinley and Foster may hold their seats. The piece also reflects on unrelated obituary and personal notes about individuals named Taggart and Jamison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Iowa
Massachusetts
Wicconsia
C. A. O. McClellan
Pixley
People's
Messianic Fear Spurs Sioux Controversy Amid Indian Defense Efforts
Corresponding secretary T. A. Bland reports a New York letter detailing a Sioux belief in a coming Messiah who will destroy whites and revive the dead. The writer warns of imposters like Ishwainforth and Mattowannah-Taka, plans to visit Sitting Bull's camp, and preparations to argue against the new religion to protect Sioux communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
T. A. Bland
National Indian Defense Association
C. W. Weldon
New York
Cannon Bull
Oak
Sitting Bull
Atrie
Ishwainforth
Tlinois
Christ
Mattawanuah Taka
Mattowannah-Taka
Fire kills nine horses at Philadelphia stable
Nine horses perished in a morning fire that swept a stable and part of a bottling plant tied to the Robert Smith Pale Ale brewery at Thirty-eighth Street and Girard Avenue. Two men escaped after allegedly starting the blaze while a watchman alerted neighbors and fought the flames. Losses on the stable and contents were about 1000 dollars, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith Pale Ale Brewing Company
Thirty-eighth Street
Girard Avenue
Deathbed confession disputed in Indiana dispatch
An Optempts, Indiana report rejects a claimed deathbed confession by Wm. P. Haggart. A trusted local resident states Haggart was a respected, temperate, and honest man with a long record of honorable business dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Wm. P. Haggart
Real estate syndicate aims to take Calumet land holdings
A group of investors and notable financiers including Armour Swift Morris seek to acquire about 13 000 acres around the Calumet river and lakes George and Wolfe, moving the Union Stock Yards to Whitings and owning 15 miles of frontage amid a canal project and land transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Indiana Line
Calumet River
George
Wolfe
Psokera
Swift, Armour
Morris
Cudahie
Calumet Canal and Land Improvement Company
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Slaughter House
Union Stock Yards
Whitings
Calumet Canal Company
Messrs
Armour, Swift and
Bride of a Day Marries at Sick Bed Then Becomes Widow
Houghwout Howe of New York died at 12 15 PM in the Metropolitan Club after a wedding to Miss Mary Butterworth daughter of Ohio Representative Butterworth. He had shown delirium and pain through the night, with morphine injected after a struggle, as his condition worsened and his heart failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houghwout Howe
New York
Mary Butterworth
Representative Butterworth
Ohio
Metropolitan Club
Hows
Howe
Roosa
Megruder
Epworth League Con vention closes at Frankfort Indiana
Epworth League convention ends its seventh general conference in Frankfort Indiana with a resolution urging the central board of control to abolish the general conference structure. Officers elected for the coming year include O E Bacon president W B Stulz first vice president W S Marble second vice president H J Talbott corresponding secretary W Tincher recording secretary W F Swetzer treasurer H M Middleton member of the board of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Frankfort
Franxtrot
Ind
General Conference
Central Board of Control
St. Louis
Gistriek
O. E. Bacon
Wabash
W. B. Stulz
W. S. Marble
North Manchester
H. J. Talbott
New Albany
W. §. Tincher
Moore's Hill
W. F. Swetzer
Covington
Board of Control
H. M. Middleton
Crawfordeville
Brothers discover revived brother in coffin in Ohio
In New Philadelphia Ohio Fred H Leider who overdosed on morphine October 25 was buried October 27. His brother arrived late for the funeral and, upon opening the casket, found Leider alive in a stupor with a scratched face and broken glass in the coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
Ohio
New Parapelrata
Fred H. Leider
Census puts U.S. population at 62 480 540
The census office reports the national population as 62 480 540, excluding white persons in Indian territory Indians on reservations and Alaska New Lightning Rod Trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Indian Territory
Alaska
Death by Own Action In Three Separate Incidents
Cainaco boarding house death reports show William Mottlind and wife found dead from gas asphyxiation with unknown motive. New York cotton broker William Tannihill commits suicide at Englewood home, aged sixty, once head of Robert Tannihill & Son. St Louis stenographer Cora Sickles dies after ingesting poison rough on rats, leaving a note seeking forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cainaco
Wm. Mottlind
Ralph Gates
Ellis Avenue
New York
Wm. T. Tannihill
The
Cotton Exchange
Englewood
Tannihill
Robert Tannihill & Son
St. Louis
Cora G. Sickles
Buchanan & Gowan
Bank of Commerce
Sickles
Cincinnati
Dutch King Is Said to Suffer Mind Trouble
An Oct 30 report from Tex Haag says the Dutch king’s illness is mental, not physical, with regency likely if no improvement. London dispatch notes Amsterdam will grant ruling powers to the Netherlands councillor of state for a month, then Emma may be invested regent. Amena Nassau heir remains reluctant but could step in if incapacity persists. Russia pressures Turkey for reforms in Armenian provinces, while London Dockers’ union reaches a settlement with companies to avert a strike and avoid port disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Hacvz
Holland
London
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Emma
Prince of
Nassau
Luxemburg
Wilhelmina
St. Petersburg
Porte
Turkey
Constantinople
Armenia
London Dockers’ Union
Mankato Mills Respond to McKinley Tariff Hit
Minnesota mills lose second grade baker flour market as Holland and Belgium buyers reject it under the McKinley tariff. Labor layoffs follow in Mankato as 12 000 barrels per year disappear. Weavers idle in Lisles 1 000 due to tariff. Bradford chamber of commerce praises bill, predicting temporary British pain and lasting American impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Minn
Mankato Flouring Mills
Chicago
Holland
Belgium
Mankato Mills
Beruin
Governor Campbell Resigns From Cincinnati Duckworth Club
Cincinnati Ohio October 30 1912 Gov Campbell resigns from the influential Duckworth Club after the club censured him for demanding the removal of the old board of public improvements. The governor says he resigns to avoid affiliation with those who would dignify the insult. The letter is signed James B. Campbell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Duckworth Club
West
Campbell
Board of Public Improvements
GenturseNn
Duckworth Club of
Cincinatti
James BE. Caupnent
Leprosy Case Sparks Alarm in Cursier Pennsylvania
In Cursier Pennsylvania a genuine leprosy case was identified after a Swede named John Anderson sought help. Dr. Evans sent him to University Hospital Philadelphia where physicians confirmed the diagnosis. Anderson is to be moved to Lima County Almshouse for care and isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cursier
Evans
John Anderson
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Anderson
Lima
Man Confined in Separate Building Amid Final Fate
A brief notice states the individual will be kept in a separate building until death, reflecting a grim, unresolved health situation and institutional containment.
Wholesale Clothier Leopold Bros. & Co. Fails in Chicago
In Chicago Osicaca October 31 twenty six confessions of judgments totaling two hundred thousand dollars were filed in the circuit court against Leopold Bros. & Co. a leading wholesale clothing house at 229 Franklin Street. Liabilities are estimated at three hundred thousand dollars. The firm, established in 1856, did about one million dollars in yearly sales. Sluggish money markets and slow collections are cited, with the deeper cause seen as capital reduction after partner deaths and withdrawal of their widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osicaca
Leopold, Bros. & Co
Packing Giants Move Plant to Indiana for New Yards
Armour Swift and Morris confirmed purchasing 3,700 acres in Take county Indiana for a large stockyard and manufacturing center. Land cost about 650000 dollars, with annual business around 150 million dollars. Project aims include docks on Calumet river, Lake Michigan access, reduced taxes, gas supply, and cheaper switching costs, with plant work starting soon and completion in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Messrs. Armour, Swift and
Morris
Take County
Ind
Calumet
Lake Michigan
New Town
Armour
Union Stork
Inventor claims air ship can travel seventy miles an hour
Fred N Atwood of St Cariaco announces a new air ship design with a capitalized venture of 200000 to build and test a cigar shaped craft. Hydrogen tanks and three engines inside the cabin will drive seven large fan wheels to create lift while aluminum construction and onboard hydrogen production reduce weight and cost about 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cariaco
Fred N. Atwood
Atwood
Exploys of the American Watch Company Steals Gold
Adolph Newman a 40 year old Brooklyn man employed by the American Watch Case company Newark was arrested in New York on grand larceny charges. Pinkerton and Detective Cosgrove uncovered repeated gold clipping and substitution of copper. Newman confessed and named a stash hidden in his Brooklyn room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adolph Newma
Dean Street
Brooklyn
American Watch Case Company
Newark
Otto H. Oppenbiemer
Pinkerton
Cosgrove
New York Police
Newman's
Newman
Oppenheimer
Mysterious Georgia killer condemned in murder spree case
Reports recount the 1887 Wolfukt family massacre in Macon where nine people died, including an infant. Thomas G Wolfort survived and was tried, with multiple appeals delaying executions. Motive cited as inheritance fears in a saga of legal delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Richard Wolfukt
Wolfokt
Wolfort
Wolfoki
Supreme Court of the State
Wolfukt
Double murder in Lafayette endangers life amid political debate
A painter George Bennet shot Locomotive Fireman John Werkhoff three times then wounded William Scott as Bennet fled. Scott tackled Bennet but died from a chest wound. Bennet, drinking and uneasy after taking part in the CBQ strike, announced he would kill someone before dark. A separate panel discusses whether a politician can be a Christian with notable views from Gen O O Howard Cardinal Gibbons and others. Wheat prospects in Indiana praised as improving with early and late sowings thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Geo. Bennet
John Werkhoff
Werkhoff
Bennet
Werkhoff Bennet
William Scott
George
Scott
Hoe
Losome
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Gunaplitician
O. O. Howard
Cardinal Gibbons
Francis J. Williard
David M. Stoce
Patitisian
Chauncey Kf
Depew
Angel of Death Claims Two Children in Tragedies
The Bohn family of 285 West Berry street mourns three year old Charlotte after brief membranous croup as funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM. Myrtle Judy four months old dies this morning. funeral is planned Friday at the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Bohn
West Berry Street
Charlotte
Horton Manufacturing Company
Myrtle
Oscar Judy
Brackenridge Street
Judy
Pittsburg
Heiress Weds Family Coachman in New York State
Miss Lizzie Phelps an heiress near Brsonamaton New York wed William Slattery her family coachman. The bride, about 27, heir to $100 000, is niece of the late Judge Sherman D. Phelps. The groom, though illiterate, is described as of good appearance. Capt L L Olmstead threatening to shoot him if the marriage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brsonamaton
N. Y
Lizzie Phelps
William Slattery
L. L. Olmstead
Twentieth Separate Company
Large batch naturalized voters set to cast first ballots
County Clerk J. J. Kern issued first naturalization papers to many residents, enabling their first U S vote today. The list includes John Schlatter Amiel Storck Freder-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kern
United States
John Schlatter
Amiel Storck
Freder
Dramatic love tragedy shocks Warsaw community
Asa Gay, a prosperous farmer near Elma Creen, Indiana, visited Miss Mya Pottenger to propose. After she refused again, Gay seized her, then shot himself in the head with a thirty eight caliber revolver. The incident left both families shaken and misty with grief, with Miss Pottenger rumored to be losing her mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Asa Gay
Elma Creen
Mya Pottenger
Sho
Gay
Miss Pottenger
Garacuta
Tragic Child Found in Forest City Area
Hunters near Forest City discovered a sack containing a dead child with a head wound, suggesting foul play. Investigators are examining the mystery as authorities pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stxasrox
Ps. Oct. Jr
Geo
Kreen Anis
Forest City
Pearson's Plea in Suit Over Old Fort Palley Works
In superior court Thursday John A. Pearson stockholder filed a petition for damages an injunction and a receiver to wind up Old Fort Palley works. He alleges transfer of stock certificate to Robert Dreibelbiss and disputes payments on loans. Company capital 20000, four stockholders directors. Damages sought 1000 and receiver appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort Palley
John A. Pearson
Francis A. Lamont
John Dreibel-biss
Robert Dreibelbiss
Dreibelbiss Brothers
T. HE. Ellison
Old Fort Pully
Bolyard Pardoned From Northern Penitentiary
Governor pardons James Bolyard, Allen county man sent to the Northern Penitentiary for one year on petit larceny. He served half his term, supported by a wife and six children. Petition signed by judge jury and 300 Allen county citizens aided the release. Also remitted a $50 forfeited recognizance for Phoebe Smith in Johnson county after her son’s assault charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bolyard
Allen County
Brother Man
J. R. Bittenger
Phoebe Smith
Johnson County
Brilliant Wedding at St Pauls Autheran Church
Miss Katie daughter of Prof J Riedel married Rev B H Succop at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev H G Sauer officiating. Attendants included Mary Reese Pauline Schust Martin Jose John Riedel. A reception followed at the bride’s home with guests from Erie Pa Pittsburg Roanoke St Louis and Havana Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Katie
J. Riedel
B. H. Succop
H. G. Sauer
Mary Reese
Pauline Schust
Martin Jose
John Riedel
Mr. Sucsop
Havana
Ill
St. Louis Lutheran Theological Seminary
Chicago
Ev. O. CG. Morhart
Erie
Wm. Suscop
Mary Succop
Pittsburg
J. Buyer
Roanoke
Martin Fese
St. Louis
Fire destroys barn and new house on Scipie Township farms
Civil engineer L P Huntoon reports a Tuesday night arson on William Shull and Jacob Wiseman properties in Scipie township. The barn burned with grain, implements and livestock, about 2000 dollars loss insured for 500. A newly completed house for Jacob Wiseman burned soon after, valued at 2000 dollars and insured for 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Huntoon
Scipie
William Shull
Jacob Wiseman
Oyster prices to rise says Thomas Ryan
Thomas Ryan a commission merchant forecasts higher oyster prices soon with can and tub oysters up by ten cents. The shift may reduce swell supper demand and lessen interest in stowed fried and raw oysters. Re-elected superintendent of the Feeble Minded Institute John G Blake will serve a new three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ryan
The
Institute For Feeble Minded Children
John G. Blake
Blake
Robbers Peddler Attack in Broad Daylight
A junk dealer was robbed by two men who distracted him with questions about rag prices then swung onto a wagon. Mr Ward received a blow to the head and $65 was taken. The peddler was found unconscious and sent to his home at 25 Euclid avenue. Police notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Ward
Hanna Street
Ward
Euclid Avenue
Sentinel
Tar Sentimen
Jacob Saylor
Antwerp
Saylor
Tae Sennen
Tus Senriver
Voting Under the New Australian Law Reported in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Sentinel describes voters adapting to the new Australian election law with simple ballots and secret stamping. The reporter notes quiet polling across the Hoosier state, guards against fraud, and expected success for the Democratic ticket amid mixed results on other races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Sentinel
Hoosier
Ro Ope
Pixley
Big Fair Planned to Benefit Taylor University
Ladies met at Mrs. Chas McCulloch’s residence to organize a grand fair at Princess rink in early November for Taylor University. Committees were appointed and officers elected: President Mrs Charles McCulloch, Vice-President Mrs Frank Alder man, Secretary Miss Josie Hartman, Treasurer Mrs George D Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivers
Chas, McCulloch
Princess Rink
Taylor University
Charles McQulloch
Frank Alderman
Josie Hartman
George D. Crane
New Fort Wayne Electric Works Import to Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Electric company will relocate its Brooklyn wood lamp arc light plant and all related equipment to Fort Wayne by November 15. Manager Wood reports 24 families and 25 single men will move, needing homes and rooms. A list names moving workers by family size and singles, with skilled electricians and mechanics among them, boosting the city population and labor force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Wood
C. Lumbard
Fort Wayne
Sentiven
I. Birkner
P. J. Dormer
P. Bosworth
F. L. Powers
P. J. Donahue
J. McGrath
E. CG. Yale
H. Robbins
A. J. Schlichter
J. C. Lott
J. Allen
A. Miller
F. Bliebman
F. Whaley
P. Jenson
T. Thompson
J. Vliet
O. Muller
F. L. Gardner
PF. Richenberg
C. H. Worth
L. Carleston
P. Schmidt
H. Evans
Nelson
H. Ruppert
J. Graulick
J. Bauer
P. Mcrellan
A. Rosenfelder
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Democratic
Legislature
Satire County
Dale
McKinley
Canton
Charley Foster
Tiffin
United Brethren
Jamison
Taggart
Union Stock Wards
State Line
Marricd ‘Esterday
Danvinroxe
Minnesota
Gov
Cincinnati Duckworth Club
Ches
Ter
Slick Swixdler
American Watch Company
Monroeville
Bolyard
Birchall
Isk Ennederg
Christian Coltlich Walker
Alain Thadieu
Anton Alt
Patrick Gorman
Joseph Dittner
Alfred Dowell
Frederick GC. Hoeneisen
Frederick Hauke
Matthias Maier
Peter Sehensk
Dota HH
Keeblinger
Chas Imam
Herman Middendorf
Henry Burkaup
Frederick Wagner
William Bueshine
Emil Wundertin
Johann L. Lobhwerzgen
Albert Vriemel
Henry Fuchs
Villarda P. Andreasen
Hans F. Andresson
Aa P. Christianson
Peter Deutebmann
Jobo Langhals
Kasper Hartung
Herman Lemschner
Jacob Blumer
Frank Fisher
Charles Florent
John Nelson
August Becker
Poingette Joseph
John Govtringer
Joe Wilhelm
Baptista Cotta
Frits Wieger
Jacob Krokenterger
G. B. Graham
Jen
George Bennet
Sexton Exney
Duntington County
John W. Emley
Sexton Emley
Orlando
I. T
Nourires Indiana
the Angel OF Death
Sulit
New York State
Pearson
Old Fort
Northern Penitentiary
Succop-Riedel
St. Paul's Autheran Church
FOOD
Jacob Wisemen
Wm. Shull
Nk, John &, Blake
Samuel M. Ward
the Vic
Tim
Hood
MR. Jacob Saylor
James Murdock
Warden Murdock
Michigan City
Tue Sxearinen
Europe
Carlabad
County Limerick
Ireland
Johanna Burk
Marie
Charles
Samuel Murdock
Monon
Robert McGrath
South Third Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Kendallville Sun
L. W. Barron
Messrs. Rooth Company
First Baptist Church
the Board of Health
Will Hood
Hardware Honce
Mossman, Yarnelles Co
Salimonia Natural Gas
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