Studebaker Mansion Fire in Indiana Damages Extensive
Fire at the Studebaker mansion in Rochester Indiana destroyed upper floors and rich interiors. Mrs Clem Studebaker rescued her grandson amid heavy flames. Loss estimated 150000 to 175000 with about 60000 insurance. The mansion cost around 250600 and was four stories tall with cobble stone walls.
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Ippecanoe Place
Clem Studebaker
Northwest
New England
Cincinnati
American Congress
St. Louis
Beanmonth Hospital
Waldo Briggs
Roetingster
Bath
Cooley Manufacturing Company
Parliathy
Orry
Mexico
Calderon Theatre
Zacatecas
Salvanis
Savannay
Taylor & Lowe
Jacnsor
Mich
Knights Parade and Grand Master Elections Highlight National Templar Congress
Thousands of Knights and their families toured Washington sites after a grand parade, with excursion boats to Mount Vernon and Alexandria. The second day featured a drill at the Washington Baseball Club grounds. General J H Gobin of Pennsylvania was elected grand master and Hugh McCurdy of Michigan deputy grand master, with other officers elected across several states.
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Mount Vernon
Sehelzen Park
National Guard of
Harrison
California
Thomas J. Knipe
California Commandery
San Francisco
Damascus Commandery
Newark
N. J
Washinaton
Capitol
Washington
Monument
Potomac
Alexandria
Fort Foote
Tomb of
Templar
Executive Mansion
Apollo Commandery No
Troy
Louisville
DeMaley Commandery
No. 12
Detroit No. 1
Detrott
Mich
Washineton
J. H. Gobin
Pennsylvania
Hugh McCurdy
Michigan
Knights Templar
United States
Gobin
Lebanon
Third Brigade
National Guard
Warron Larne Thomas
Maysville
R. Henry Boyd
Cal
Henry Bates Stoddar
Runaway Wife of Mike McDonald Returns in City of Chicago
New York reports reveal the runaway wife of Mike McDonald aboard the City of Chicago arriving at her pier. She claims Father Moysant did not elope with her and cites her husband’s father’s jealousy as the motive for her departure. Mike McDonald later relented and headed to New York to bring her home, signaling possible reconciliation amid public scrutiny.
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Mire
Mike McDonald
New York
Minskind
Chicago
Mondey
Four Killed In Ohio Wreck At Mantin's Ferry
A Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling train collision near Mantin's Ferry Ohio killed four workers and seriously injured twelve others. Separately in New York John Weeks a Western Union lineman died after contact with an electric wire. Flames engulfed a structure as onlookers watched the burning scene.
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Mantin
Stacy
Lynching of a Negro train hand in Waycross
In Waycross Georgia on October 11 a Negro train porter William Moore was seized from a Savannah company train by local citizens and lynched after an on train dispute. He allegedly struck a man with a stone as the train departed, prompting a posse to remove him upon arrival and execute the act. Moore previously served as porter at a local hotel and was described as of good character.
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Way Cross
Williaat Moore
Savannah
Florida
Western Road
Ldétel
Wheir Strike in Fes Sixth Month and Ae Determined an Ever
The strike of the hidéck coat inihéts ere has entered on its sixth month and the idle men BCE as determined as ever. Some of timse at work are being induced to quit. The strikers still demand arbitration. A car lead of provisions and clothing has just been received from Indianapolis. Relief is promised from the general assembly of the Knights of La por, and the general public is also responding freely to appeals.
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Brazil
Ind
Timse
Art
Indianapolis
Knights of Lapor
Eva Mamiefon Interview Reveals Fraud and Marriage Plot
The World's reporter Nellie Bly interviews Eva Hamilton in Trenton alleging she was forged to gain Hamilton's money and to marry him. Mrs Swinton and Maun profited from the scheme while threatening exposure. Hamilton would have avoided marriage, fearing her past, though she loved him.
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New York
OGI
Nellie Bly
Eva Hamilton
Trenton
Prisaid
Robert Ray Tamilton
Josh Mian Sod
Hamilton
Maun
Mrs. Swinton
Informal talk favors change in pension commissioner pick
Washington dispatch hints ex congressman Steele of Tudison could be offered the pension commissioner post while President Kennedy reportedly favors General Knefler but worries over appointing a fellow townsman. The suggestion notes Steele’s northern state residence as a possible factor in political calculations.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Steele
Tudison
Genet Knefler
Halstead Retracts Attack on Campbell Ohio Nominee
The Cincinnati Editor apologizes for accusing James E. Campbell of a money interest in the ballot box and forging signatures. The Commercial Gazette prints a personal statement retracting claims about Campbell, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, and details alleged forged documents and signatures.
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Cincinnati
Campbell
Ohio
James E. Campbell
Commercial Gazette
House of Representatives
M. Hasstrap
Contempt sentence and rehearing in Allen Myers case
Allen O. Myers was fined 250 dollars and jailed fifteen days for contempt of court. The case was remanded by the supreme court for a rehearing. the prior sentence remained at ninety days and the prior fine at 250 dollars.
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Johnstown
Stony Creek
Milwauken
Wis
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Colby
Wisconsin Central Road
Fort Dovar
Iowa
Oxley Bros
Corwith
Furamxasvuna
Luke Dillon
M. Scanlan
de, McCahey
P. Stanton
J. Casey
Clai-au-Gael
Pass
Get
Department
Jura
Lous le Salnier
Paniy
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Andrew W. Smythe
Louisiana
New Orleans
Plot to pack Cronin jury shocks Chicago
A Chicago investigation reveals a suspected plot to fix the Cronin jury. Two bailiffs and others are detained, with state and police officials conferring through the night. Authorities say a ring leader behind the conspiracy is in custody and more arrests and indictments are expected today or tomorrow.
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Caxcaco
Cronin
Longenecker
Dearborn Avenue
Clark Street
Chicago Avenue
Cooney the Fox
States Attorney’s Office
Hubbard
the Mail
Criminal Court Office
Chief Hubbard
Joige McConnell
Atorney
Chcaco
Longnecker
Hanks
J’red Smith
Dan Coughlin
Deaths in week ending report from undertaker notices
The weekly list records deaths from diphtheria sheark failure and various illnesses. Ages range from 3 days to 76 years with causes including consumption pneumonia and typhoid fever. Names include Pred Saearer Diane Enstey August Coindling Joseph Christen Michael Gortiers Timothy Moraily Mary Flick Thomas Johnson Gerry Hume Amber Gray James Allen Pereis Joslin Mary Cull Johan Rank Diedlith John Wells Pred Vroese and others.
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Pred Saearer
Diane Enstey
August Coindling
Joseph Christen
Michael Gortiers
Timothy Moraily
Mary A. Flick
Thomas Johnson
Gerry Hume
Amber A. Gray
James Allen
Pereis Joslin
Mary E. Cull
Johan Rank
Dauies
John Wells
Unclear health claim ad touts cure for throat ailments
A damaged ad-like blurb promotes Kemp's Bilson for tongue and throat troubles including sore throat asthma and consumption. It claims free trial and guaranteed relief by a druggist. Prices listed as 69e and $1 for Jorge Potties.
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Kemp
Bilson
Jorge
Democrats Resist Republicans in Silver Bow Return Hearing
Helena Oct 15 Judge De Wolfe set November 4 for the hearing on the Silver Bow returns. Canvassers must show cause why precinct votes should not be set aside. Democrats claim territory laws favor them and that the canvass should count the returns as shown, predicting ten Silver Bow delegates amid statewide contest and public pressure.
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DeWolfe
Butt
Elopement Sparks Bloomingdale Social Sensation
Lester Greer prominent Bloomington official, street commissioner and former alderman, elopes with Mrs. Barker, wife of A. G. Barker. Greer abandons wife and four children, leaving debt and financial strain. Mrs. Barker uses 1500 of her money, 700 from her husband, and borrows additional funds.
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Bloomincton, Lll
Lester Greer
Slaughter by Indians reported near Sonora and Mexico moves
Dispatches from Sonora claim two Mexican infantry companies were slaughtered by Yankina Indians while swimming. Bodies found mutilated and stripped, with no survivors. Mexican government sends 4000 troops to pursue attackers as Indians retreat toward Arizona. City of Mexico notes France will not demand debt from Mexico from the Maximilian era. Ost. 15. Secretary of State G L Laws nominated by Republican convention for Congress.
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El.Paso
Texas
Sonora
Mexico
Arizona
City of Mexico
Conant St. Foix
France
Government of
Maximilian
Hastrvas
G. L. Laws
Laind
Murderer Barrett on trial in Perry township case
The trial of John Barrett, a Perry township farmer charged with murdering his wife on April 14, opened in circuit court. Witnesses described bloodstained evidence, fights and threats, with Barrett claiming amnesia about the incident. The case features forensic details, prior quarrels, and a packed courtroom awaiting a verdict after two weeks.
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John Barrett
Barrett
Perry Township
Pokex
Wm. Myers
C. M. Dawson
H.C. Hanna
J. M
George Barrett
Huntertown
Mrs. Barrett
Geo
Geo. Barrett’s
Geo. Surface
Geo. Barrett
Celllar
George
Mrs. B
Bax
Indiana Railroad Club factions fuel post election grumbling
Indiana railroad men who formed the Harrison era linked Plymouth church officers and Fort Wayne staff changes to party favors. The group complains of cold treatment from Indiana administrators after the election, while a Fort Wayne subset reports posts to Wallace and local officials with others awaiting action. Pottlitzer Bros aims to secure 10 000 bushels of apples as merchants report rising arrivals and a potential winter shortage.
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Indianapolis Railroad
Harrison Ated Morton Railroad Club
Indiana
Joe
Wallace
Harrison
Fort Wayne
C. R. Higgins
Ehiék
Law
Pennsylvania Company
Aé ‘Kin
GC. W. Howey
Graham
8.L. Lewis
Pottlitzer Bros
Parlor Match Incident at Fruit House Triggers Fire Alarm
A toppled case of matches in the Fruit House third floor store caused a loud explosion and smoke as an elevator shaft mishap sparked a panic. Quick action prevented a larger blaze while bystanders aided firefighters during the incident. In court news Judge O Rourke hears civil cases including Fort Wayne and Leo Gravel Road Co versus Elizabeth Hanna et al and others.
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Fort Wayne
Fruit House
Quack Doctor Boasts Big Fees and Sham Remedies
A notorious physician proclaims high earnings from women who pay for visits and a “Favorite Prescription” claimed to cure womb diseases. The rhetoric exposes genteel quackery, with the doctor laughing at patients while promising annual profits and unproven cures.
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Cantly Medical College
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Jared
Cemplar
Loven
Bome
Negro Lynenica
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Fes
Eva Mamiefon
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the Emperor and
Halstead
Washington Park
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Col
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South Park
Leadville
Conio
Andrew Dooner
J. Carnahan
Atnanra
Ga., Oct. 15.—Alliance Men Have Taken Possession of the Town of Dothen
Ala
Pienne
Dakota
Corvenant
Frank BR. Dean
Jmaindesivr
Dean
Miremcan City
Laporte
Latimage Sea Co
Charles A. Cook
North Carolina
Simon I. Matthews
Mississippi
Benj. W. Walker
Alabama
United States Iarshail
Cry of
Tinguas
Taemanlipas
Tones
Sait Domingo
Nuger Pluoiters
Osweco
N. W., Nutting
Congress
E. Payne
Auburn
Nutilings
James
Gelena
Navassa
Ivens
Navassis
Baltimore
Cincinnatic
Main Street
Shoes
Michael Kuciss
Mia
Caleb Ives
Senator Man
Derson’s Pensions
Wasmineron
Qet
the Post
Tanner
Manderson
Tle
Commissioner of Pensions
Noble
Con
William IT. Powell
Powell
Black
Ishi
Captain Schuettler
Jerry O'Donnell
John Graham
John S’. Beggs
Cmicaco
Thomas Kavanaugh
Baker
Kavanaugh
Mrostly
PD Iae
Chad Aes
Wang Tame
An the Conqueror
Sicalho
Montana
Hensinger
Hunter Town
Bat
Margaret Myers
Grand
Sohn Barrett
Mary Warner
Joseph Warner
Franklin Greenwell
Mary Garman
Barretts
George W. Barrett
Catherine Barrett
George Surface
Father
Dr. Woods
Swartz
William H. McClelland
P Johnston
Eel River Township
D. Crabin
Monroe Township
J. A Zook
New Haven
Joseph B. Saunders
City
Bell
Jefferson Township
Andrew Schnoesenberg
Absolomia Springfield Donee Omas Simi
John Carles
Giem
Congregational Church
Plymouth Church
W. V. Douglass
E. F.gage
Oliver Jones
Edwin Gillette
Maude Trimball
Rose Rodabaugh
James Stewart Ainslie
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Rob
Imeen
Tas Senruvet
Messrs
A. H. Bittinger
J. J. Jenkinson
J. M. Robinson
M. W. B. Spencer
Jonsh Smith
F. K. Congrove
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