Proving Alibis in Cronin Murder Trial Opens
Large crowd of fishers seek admission to Cronin case as Beggs defense plans to show alibis. Witnesses including Miss McCormick and Mrs Whalen testify about O Sullivan May 4 5 alibi while Burke alibi faces scrutiny. Court postpones as defense rests and city reels from dense courtroom proceedings
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Catcaco
Beggs
O'Sullivan
Muleshey
Chicago
Cronin
Mulahey
Menehen
Knight
Brennan
Ashland Avenue
Hylands
Nieman
Burke
Hatfield, Revelis & Co
Throckmorton
Knights & Marshall
J. B. Simonds
Coughlin
Koch
Quidigo
Appointments Made To Treasury And Revenue Posts
The president announced several appointments including John D. Sloane of Minnesota as supervising inspector of steam vessels for the Fifth district St Paul Dennis Eagan of Florida as collector of internal revenue for the district of Florida Ross Guffin of Missouri as surveyor of customs for the port of Kansas City and Augustus Shaw of Indiana as deputy third auditor of the treasury August Shaw of Indiana is named deputy third auditor of the treasury with the others in their respective districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Sloane
Minnesota
St. Paul
Missouri to revoke charters of noncompliant firms
Attorney General John M. Wood and Secretary of State Lesucure conferred with Circuit Attorney Clover on enforcing Missouri anti trust law. Forty nine Missouri corporations and two foreign firms have ignored the law. Charters will be revoked tonight and actions begun by information against both foreign and local companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sov
John M. Wood
Lesucure
Circuit
Clover
Missouri
General Wood
Colored Men of Virginia to Hold State Meeting
A conference of prominent African American leaders in Virginia will meet in Richmond on December 17 to discuss the condition of colored men politically and otherwise. Representatives from all counties and cities are invited, with a committee likely to visit Washington to advocate a national election law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prterspera
Richmond
Virginia
Washington
Congress
The Virginia Election Returns Reported
Official results from Scott and Hanover counties estimate Scott Clem leads with 166 978 for acdigacy general while Lily Rep. 681 and McTeer Prov 0 show weak support. the overall majority remains uncertain pending final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aienmann
Scott
Hanover
Scott Clem
Lily
McTeer
Moline
Aronter
Stanley Alive and Emin Safe in Civilization Limits
Loxpon, Nov. 21. Stanley and Emin are alive and within civilization after rumors of captivity and death. Dr. Peters, whose massacre was described recently, testifies that his head remains on his shoulders. News of Stanley’s Mhvyapawa arrival cheers readers. detailed expedition report and topography theories awaited by geographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Dr. Peters
Loxpon
Emin
Peters
Mhvyapawa
Indiana Odd Fellows Grand Encampment Report
The Indiana Grand Encampment of the I O O F met in Indianapolis with Grand Patriarch A Daily of Lebanon and officers present. Reports show 2227.60 given to Johnstown sufferers, 12304.55 spent on relief, treasury 4498.59. 33 cantons and about 1100 Chevaliers formed. constitution amended on representation and per diem. Officers elected include Lawrence Gates Angola and A Daily Lebanon as grand representative. The grand lodge began its session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iepraxaronis
Indiana
Lebanon
Johnstown
Lawrence Gates
Angola
Samuel P. Stroup
Waldron
J. W. Cooper
Kokomo
W. 8. Cochrane
Booneville
Grand Scribe
B. F. Foster
Indianapolis
Theo. P. Haughey
A. C. Daily
Grand Sentinel
Joseph §. Watson
D.kuhn
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Seeks a Higher Field Rev Smith Renounces Ministry
Rev Hudson Smith plans to leave the United States with Miss Willamette Carlisle after claiming his wife was too spiritual. He says he regrets returning to Boston and will adopt a new identity Charles Hudson Smith. They intend to sail for China or elsewhere with about 500 dollars, eluding detention by police. Chief Crowley will not detain them without a warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hudson Smith
Willamette Carlisle
China
Smith
Boston
Charles Hudson Smith
United States
Crowley
Fight Ends In Riotous Fifty-Four Round Bout
Tommy White and Tommy Morgan, lightweight boxers from Chicago, battled fifty-four rounds near Hammond Indiana. Morgan was deemed the poorer man by the end. police halted the fight and arrested both principals as Morgan’s side fought to protect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammonp
Ind
Tommy White
Tommy Morgan
Chicago
Morgan
Indictment for assault and battery with intent to kill
Grand jury in Michi gan City Indicted Mrs. Kila Wasserman for assault and battery with intent to kill The Wasserman Leeds case involved an attack on Mrs. Leeds over a baby left on her doorstep The trial is set for this term of court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micnieux City
Ind
Kila Wasserman
Wasserman Oman
Wasserman-Leeds
Kentucky man named collector of internal revenue
Washington November 21. The president appointed Thomas Clay McDowell of Kentucky to be collector of internal revenue for the seventh district of Kentucky, in place of W C Goodloe, deceased. McDowell is a son in law of the late Colonel Gaud Tne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassington
Thomas Clay McDowell
Kentucky
W. C. Goodloe
McDowell
Seio
Gaud Tne
Ban Jose Plans $15,000 Finish Fight Between Din and Jackson
WRL Daily telegramed Jolly Sullivan that the Ban Jose Athletic Association will post a $15,000 purse for a finish fight between Din and Jackson. Sullivan accepts or the fight will be arranged at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Franciso
WRL
Jolly
Sullivan
Ban Jose Athletic Association
Din
Jackson
UF Sullivan
Terrible Destruction Reported Near Fort Worth Denver Train
Passengers arriving on the southbound Fort Worth and Denver train report a terrible prairie fire raging for ten miles along the road. A locomotive caught fire amid strong winds as the blaze spread, threatening hay and corn storage and prompting emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worra
Texis
Ney
South Bowl
Destructive Wildfire Ravages Wise County Farmsteads
A major fire starting south of Rhene in Wise County and spreading ten miles to near Terman threatens farm houses and great trees. Railroad men, farmers, and stock men labor to contain it but cannot stop the blaze, with damages projected in the thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krhene
Wise County
Terman
Pendleton Dies in Brussels Ex-Minister to Germany
George C. Pendleton, ex minister to Germany and notable American statesman, died in Brussels. Born in Cincinnati on July 25, 1825, he rose from Ohio state senator to U.S. congressman from 1856 to 1885 and served on key committees. He was Cleveland's appointee as minister to Germany in 1885 and later represented Ohio in the Senate from 1878 to 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Ilon
George C. Pendleton
United States
Germany
Mr. Pendleton
Cincinnati
Ohio
State Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
Geo. B. McClellan
Cleveland
United States Senate
Newsboys advocacy and political chatter in Washington
Private Secretary Halford advocates oral training for newsboys in Mount Vernon Place church, citing Col. Toag land's work in the west. In another note, Rep Nathan Frank says he will not recommend offices unless the president asks, criticizing advisers as untrustworthy and noting St Louis wealth. The president later appoints Frank Hitchcock as U.S. marshal for the northern district of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Halford
Mount Vernon Place
Church
Col. Toagland
Indianapolis
West
Mr. Helford
St. Leonis
Nathan Frank
St. Louis
Mr. Frank
Wastinaton
Navy
Frank Hitchcock
Illinois
United States
Democrats Aim to Break Senate Deadlock in Montana
Two thirds of Montana legislators discuss strategy to block Republican gains by delaying Senate seating. They plan a 90 day deadlock forcing Governor Toole to appoint two Democrats with valid certificates, while Republicans seek a break in the impasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivera
Mont
United States Senate
Senate
Toole
Washington
Central Clay County miners vote to resume work
A meeting of striking coal miners at Churchill mines near Center point results in an agreement to resume work with about forty percent of strikers back at their posts. Infections and disease are reported in the area and sewerage concerns noted amid flood conditions and crowded blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Churchill Mines
Centerpoint
Winchester Aven
Robey Street
Congress Street
Tragic Train Collision Kills German Resident in Tivarsvinis
An elderly German resident of Svanoville dies after a passenger train from Louisville to Nashville strikes her as she stood near the tracks during a rainstorm. The victim, Mrs Wendell Geiss, was deaf and used an umbrella, failing to hear the locomotive approaching. The impact severed her legs and she died within minutes. A steamer arriving from Port Au Prince also reports latest cargo and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivarsvinis
Liowisville
Nasticille
Thos City
Wendell Geiss
Svanoville
Wenn
Train Hold Up Report In Indian Territory Robbers Steal Express Safe
A northbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train was held up at Pryor Creek near Perry Station in Indian Territory at 9 30 last night. Two armed masked white men forced the crew to detach the engine mail and express cars and flee two miles. They rifled the express car and opened the safe valued at several thousand dollars. Mail pouches were emptied and the nature of what was taken from the mail cars is unknown. A U S marshal pursuit en route from Muscogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepanis
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Pryor Creel
Perry Station
India Territory
Pryor
Vyalus
United States Marshals
Muscogee
Toole Meets Republican Committee Over Deadlock
Gov. Toole refused official recognition to a Republican committee claiming the legislature as a body, while the Democratic House organized and prepared for business. The Senate adjourned with Democrats absent, as both sides weigh future moves and a joint session looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewana
Houte
Democratic House
Toole
Senate
Republican Committee
Liss Fire Ravages Dense Block On Almont Street
Liss Mass November 26 fire began at 11 55 am in Mower and Bros four story wooden building on Almont Street. Within ten minutes the rear was in fumes and the Mowers block caught. Fire spread rapidly in strong wind, by 1 pm it was beyond control. Estimated losses exceed 1 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liss
Mass
Lyran
Mower & Bros
Almont Street
Mowers
Boston
Lynn
Webber
Market Street
Western Union
Territorial asylum fire in Idaho disaster kills four
BuacKk Foor Idaho reports a fire in the territorial asylum caused by a basement defect. Fifty seven of sixty four inmates were rescued. Two women and two men perished and four others are missing believed burned. Building and contents destroyed with an estimated loss of 830,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BuacKk Foor
Idaho
Te Territorial Asylum
Newton County Court Rules School Book Law Unconstitutional
Newton County circuit court declares Tidiuna's school book law unconstitutional causing surprise. Governor Hovey says the decision is unsound and asks the attorney general to defend the law in the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpiasapours
Ind
Newton County
Tidiuna
Carses
Cilie
Hovey
Astute
Train robbery near Berwyn shocks Chickasaw nation
Masked heavily armed robbers hijacked the south bound Santi Vepacoueer train at Berwyn station in the Chickasaw nation. They cut the engine and loosed an express car, killed the fireman, and riddled the train as they fled with about 6000 to 7600 dollars. U S marshals pursue across the region amid fears of further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Berwyn
Sual
Chicago
United States
Lerror Roog
Ark
Old Farmer Thomas Davidson Found Dead On Farm
Thomas Davidson a seventy five year old farmer lived alone on a northwest Areola area farm. His corpse was found in the barn with no visible injuries. His nephew named Davidson, heir to the property, was arrested on suspicion amid fears the deed would be revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davidson
Areola
Old Davidson
Young Davidson
Davidson
Allen County Institute Opens with Noted Speakers
The annual Allen County Institute began Monday in the circuit court room with Superintendent Felts presiding. Prof. Alexander Forbes of Chicago spoke on Reading and Teaching Methods, with Dr. Jordan from the state university lecturing on Ascent of the Matterhorn and National Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Teachers’ Institute
Circuit Court Room
Felts
Anna Fairfield
Lizzie F. Irwin
Alexander Forbes
Chicago
A. BR. Abel
Leo
W. F. Heath
Jordan
W. O. Seibert
Perry Township
Allen County
Allen County Institute
State University
Moffat
Alexander I Cbes
M. F. Porter
Anna Philley
Yellowstone Park
Duties of Pension Agents Stir Hoosier Interest
A Hoosier interest surges over an Indian pension agency post with Col. Sam F. Sweet and Gen. Ren Williams named among many applicants. The piece outlines high salaries and heavy disbursement duties, noting agents face strict audits, bond requirements, and risky pension check handling, with strong emphasis on responsibility and potential losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Pension Agency
Sam F. Sweet
Ren Williavan
Indians Agency
Indianapolis
New York
United States Pension Agency
Tudianopolis
Treasury
State Debt And Tax Outlook In Auditor's 1889 Report
The auditor of state completes the annual fiscal review for the year ending Oct 30. 1889. It details the state debt total 8 540 615 12 with foreign and domestic portions and shows interest obligations and increases driven by debt service and specific appropriations. The report notes a looming deficit and proposed tax rate rise and cites several wedding notices in St. Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of State
John W. Coons
Treasurer of State
New York
Purdue
Indiana
General Assembly
General Fund
North-side Ticket Agent Robbed of Receipts
James W. Minnich of the Lake Shore railroad on the north side was robbed last Wednesday evening after leaving his duties. Three men restrained him with a revolver while stealing nearly $80 in company receipts, about $10 of Minnich’s, a bag of money, six flat keys, a pouch, a pocket-book and a pearl knife. He was shoved into a freight car and the criminals fled. police have yet to catch them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Minnich
Lake Shore Road
Minnich
Northern Indiana Millers Association Convention in Fort Wayne
The Northern Indiana Millers Association plans a December 3 1889 convention in Fort Wayne at the Business Men's Exchange. Secretary John B Manning expects a large turnout with sessions on mill insurance milling methods commercial milling and general milling topics plus remarks and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Indiana Millers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Business Men's Exchange
John B. Manning
J. B. Manning
F. E. C. Hawks
Goshen
J. M. Hahn
Indianapolis
J. A. Servoss
Milford
O. Tresselt
Tramp Convention at Dundee Breaker Draws Delegates
A remarkable tramp convention gathered at the Dundee breaker near Nanticoke in Walkesbarre on Saturday. The dilapidated wooden structure was repaired for the winter by two carpenters among the delegates. Frank McCarthy the Rhone postmaster donated an old stove for use by the tramps. Delegates from Indiana and other states registered, including Hielaird Crogop and Charles Theiss. Meanwhile a marriage was announced between Jesse B and Francis M Melweish with a reception to follow, plans to reside on McClellan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee
Nanticoke
Walkesbarre
T'a
Frank McCarthy
United States
Rhone
Hielaird Crogop
Indianapolis
Circus Hind
Charles Theiss
Fort Wayne
Local Weddings Highlight Solemnized Nuptials and Social Reception
In a Cathedral ceremony Frank Hoy of the Lake Shore offices wed Miss Mary Kelker in a quiet affair. The Lyman wedding at 74 East Lewis Street featured Mary E Larrabee tying with Burke W Lyman a popular newspaper stereotyper. a reception followed with two-course supper and many guests. Isaac N Hursch married Alice Vanzile Thursday morning before Judge O Rourke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuredsy
Frank Hoy
Lake Shore
Mary
Samuel S. Kelker
Mrs. Hoy
Mary E
Thamas Larrabee
East Lewis Street
Burke W. Lyman
Newspaper Union
J. L. Leeper
Second Presbyterian Church
Lyman
Milton Vore
Sinclair
Chicago
Watson
Danville
Iowa
Samuel Foster
H. J. Ash
Diffenderfer
Wm. Harrison
O. L. Starkey
Ad. Link
Ida Richardson
Piper
Rose Lewin
McLachlan
Josephine Harrison
Boyd
Will Diffenderfer
OC. J. Lose
Isaac N. Hursch
Alice Vanzile
O'Rourke
Strong Committees Form To Seek Fort Wayne Conventions
Business Men exchange selects Democratic and Republican leaders to push Fort Wayne for state conventions and G A R encampment. Committees meet tomorrow at 8 p m to elect a chairman and organize. Also includes a note on catarrh remedies and Paris exhibition curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Business Men’s Exchange
S. M. Foster
George D. Adams
F. R. Weldon
Frank Alderman
D. N. Foster
J. C. Peltier
M. M. Thompson
James FE. Graham
Alf. Dougherty
A. H. Dougall
F. N. Kellock
John W. Hayden
R. 8. Robertson
Business Men's Exchange
Kemp's Bateau for Coughs and Colds Advertisement
An unusual advertisement touts Kemp's Bateau for Coughs and Colds with free trial bottles. The proprietor authorizes all druggists to give customers a sample before purchase, claiming the remedy could prevent consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuurchasing
Market Prices and Grain Quotes From Fort Wayne Market
The Fort Wayne market report lists various grain prices and commodities including wheat, corn meal, clover and timothy seeds, hay, and flour. Prices are given for different qualities and months, with figures such as wheat around 5.50 to 6.07 per bushel and hay at about 8 per ton, alongside seeds and meal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Rai
Monoing & Co
Timothy
Trans-Andean Railway Completes Lofty Crossing
The 1892 completion of the trans-Andean railway will link Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, 871 miles apart, crossing the Andes by a 3 mile tunnel near 10 450 feet elevation. The line climbs steep grades with rack rails on steeper sections, marking a monumental feat in civil engineering and overland commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Atlantic
Pacific
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Europe
St. Gotherd
Hartz
Mayor and City Attorney Adopt Strict License Policy
Mayor Harding and City Attorney Henry Colerick aimed to tighten liquor licensing by denying future licenses to saloon keepers with poor records. They compiled a blacklist and plan to refuse as many as fifteen licenses, notifying Clerk Rudy GC. Reinewald to act on the list. Even if county commissioners grant licenses, these saloon operators cannot ply their trade in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Henry Colerick
Rudy GC. Reinewald
First Anniversary of Colonel E S Walker Camp No 159
The Colonel E S Walker Camp No 159 Sons of Veterans marks its first anniversary on the 18th with a grand entertainment. Commander in Chief Griffin Adjutant General Bookwalter and Indiana division Col Geo O Harvey will attend. Prominent order members will give addresses and a grand ball will close the event. Grand Army men are invited to cooperate for a successful anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Walker
Griffin
Bookwalter
Geo. O. Harvey
Indiana
Order
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Klug Sues Salimonie Gas for 1600 Damages
George Klug through attorney H O Hanna sues Salimonie Gas Company in superior court for 1600. An October 14 gas explosion in the Klug Shoe Shop at 194 Hanna Street wrecked the building, damaged windows doors floors, stock and fixtures and interrupted business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klug
H. O. Hanna
Salimonie Company
Klug
Hanna Street
New Union Veteran Legion Encampment Planned in City
A meeting at Carpenters' Hall in the Bank block formed plans for an encampment of the Union Veteran Legion. Membership requires service in the Union forces before July 1, 1865 for three years. The motto is Fraternity Charity and Patriotism. A five week meeting will elect officers and host M. M. Murphy of Mt. Vernon Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Hall
Union Veteran Legion
Union Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Legion
M. M. Murphy
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Funeral discourse at Cedar ville omits husband name
The sermon by Rev. Lewellen on October 24 at Cedarville comforts parents and grandparents using the departed’s maiden name. The writer questions motives behind recalling the wife’s identity and criticizes the lack of pastoral encouragement for the widower. An advertisement for Swayne's Ointment claims relief for itching piles and ulcerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Courter
Lewellen
Cedarville
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William Mertes
Forrest
Lincoln Avenue
Kunze
Merten
Donahue
J. W. Fralich
Kunzo
John Kregel
Defenes
Mertes
Kunse
Carlson
O’sullivan
Williams
Byer Thompson
Henry McBride
Crow
Attorney Forrest
Dr. Curran
James Lyman
August Shaw
Fausts
Fiat
Odd-Fellows
Willian
Rev. Smith
Hoosier Svil
Istest
Kell
Michigan City
Goodloe
Gein Tfias Omec
BOS Charkoe
Him
Prapie Feres
Teyin
Pendleton
America
Wi Heneneis
Whith Fwo
Ontans
Brazil
York
Aounsville
Prince Frederick
Port Au Prine
Vita
Bell Road
Pahiars
THE
Montasa
Gov. Toole
Lanwen Peamee
Burnas
Edaho
Semr
Persis
Boch Eav
Supreme Court
Ts Vigne
Meroart
Taomas Davidson
Edis
Iyo Cemueeton
Oa Bank
Hoopanier
Atetire
Pension Aepeilee
Heideerobo Cp
Jared
Auditor of Fitate
George Gray
St. Joe
Susuppehaml
John F. W. Meyer
Milks
Rev
Michael
Lew
Alice Taylor
Wm. H. Caps
Kansas City
R. M. Barns
Chas. Theiss
Lake and St. Foe Townehbins
Lyman-Larrabee
Ermogratic Committee
George W. Long
William Fleming
Perry A. Randall
Will Mc Kinney
Charles A. Munson
James M. Barrett
R. C. Bell
A. J. Moynihan
E. A. K. Hackett
J. D. Sanninghausen
P. S. O'Rourke
John M. Moritz
Allen Zollare
Wm. Knough
John C. Peters
Charles McCulloch
A. F. Glutting
Montgomery Hamilton
J. BR. Manning
Harry Hanna
Taylor
C. R. Higgins
A. A. Chapin
N. R. Leonard
G. W. Wilson
Bush
Robertson
J. B. Harper
G. E. Bursley
A. J. Laubach
W. D. Page
G. W. Pixley
D. L. Harding
OC. D. Law
J. B. White
J. W. Hayden
G. A. BR. Committee
Hood
Hiood
Island of
Terre Et Voeage
Evueuc Avi Warkets
Miter
Titty Dannary
St. Cora
OL Ty Danary
Myer
Janu- Aisa
Fees Nosenher
Januars
Januers
Tivaee
Andes
Colonel E. & Walker
Salimonie Gas Company
Enquirier
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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