Republicans nominate Trusler for Secretary of State
Indiana dispatch from the state convention notes Trusler, a Fayette county farmer, as the Republican nominee for Secretary of State after a first ballot lead. Walker of Marion wins the Auditor nomination with 828 votes to 492 for Hazen. Pixley of Fort Wayne is chosen for Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianarous
Ind
Michener
State Central Committee
BR. W. Thompson
Navy
Thomas B. Reed
Mains
United States
James W. Wynn
Perry Schultz
Milton Trusler
Trusler
Wynn
Schultz
Fayette County
Republican Party
Gol. I. N. Walker
Marion
Wm. Hazen
Bullet and Stone Break Window on New York Central Train
A bullet and a stone shattered a window on a New York Central car near Cold Springs as the 5:15 p m Poughkeepsie train moved north. Passenger Charles H I Smith of Binghamton was slightly cut by glass. no attackers were seen and no search was begun.
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New York Central
New York
Poughskeepsie
Cold Springs
Charles Hi. Smith
Binghampton
Newsore
N. Y
Robert Dunwoody
St. Louis Express
New Hamburg
Central Road
Dunwoody
Albany
Pinkerton
Humphrey
Bissell
Azzany
Utica
Ain
Buette
Montreal Express
Canada
Smoke from Blue Ridge peaks alarms North Carolina residents
Reports from Bee Tree Creek near Sewanee river twelve miles east of Asheville describe for the third time sizable black smoke rising to about 500 feet from the seven Blue Ridge peaks. Locals seek investigation by Prof. O D Smith and Gen T L Clingman as fear grows of possible evacuation.
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Asneville
N. C
Bee Tree Creek
Sewanee River
Charleston
Blue Ridge Chain
O. D. Smith
Macon County
T. L. Clingman
Grand jury indicts Henry C. Wilson in kidnapping plot
A grand jury found a true bill against Henry C. Wilson, who runs a feed and livery stable, for an alleged plan to kidnap wealthy children. His alleged accomplice was Mrs. Jeff Dunlap's coachman, with a three year old child named as the first potential victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Wilson
Wilson
Jeff Dunlap
McGee Street
Cholera Fears Spread in Ohio as Whaler Reports Boriberi Case
An Asiatic cholera outbreak hits eastern Ohio with multiple deaths in Carnourron County while the whaling bark Petrol reports a Boriberi outbreak aboard after a gale near Patagonia. Captain Reed notes rapid swelling, yellow skin, and mortality among crew. nine die as two men are lost overboard.
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Carnourron
Williams
Dubz
Luvie
Washington Township
New Beptorp
Mass
Edwin J. Reed
Atlantic Ocean
Read
Patagonia
Dominica
West Indies
Reed
Knapp suit verdict favors plaintiff over insurer in Ohio case
In Warsaw New York on September 12 a jury awarded Mrs Hattie Knapp 3845 with interest from 1887 against Northwestern Life Insurance Co of Wisconsin. The suit over her late husband’s 2000 policy cites suicide as the insurer’s defense and follows a decade of litigation.
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Warsaw
N. Y
Hattie Knapp
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
van Wert
Ohio
Wisconsin
Knapp
Troops Patrolling as Southampton Dock Strike Intensifies
A deadlock in Southampton traffic worsens as dock coal and steamship firms refuse talks with strikers. Mayor and officials secure agreements allowing nonunion loaders for American liners and perishable cargoes, while troops and ships await developments. Eight strikers arrested for rioting as authorities seek to prevent further clashes.
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Sourmamrroy
Southampton
Tir Sesithahd
Cunningham Graham
Union Company
London
Admiralty
Nob
President Harrison Visits Cresson Springs Scenes and Snow
At Cresson Springs Pa September 12 President Harrison and party enjoyed outdoor excursions after breakfast while Mrs Harrison and Private Secretary Halford joined in a morning walk. Hotel superintendent Duham slipped on the slick boardwalks and may have dislocated a shoulder. Mrs Fenn, widow of the Johnstown flood victim, called on the President and shared her loss, receiving his supportive words.
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Cresson Shrines
Philadelphia
Dimmick
Halford
Duham
Harrison
Fenn
Austrian Nobleman Flees to Mountains Starves in Moran Range
In Washings ton state a half eaten human body was found in the Moran mountains. It is believed to be Baron Von Strauss of Austria who left Budapest two years ago and reached Spokane Falls five months ago after spending his last dollar. He became destitute and planned to starve in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran Mountains
Baron von Strauss
Buda Pesth
Hungary
Spokane Falls
Illinois Convict Harris Hangs Himself in Prison
Tom Harris a sixteen year old convict in the state penitentiary hanged himself to a bar in his cell door yesterday morning. A confession found on his pillow alleges he killed the McCombs family in Minnesota years ago. Prison officials gave no further comment on the case.
English Syndicate Buys Footwear Firms in Effort
An English syndicate with $5,000,000 behind it has spent a week in this city seeking options on major boot and shoe factories but has met no success. In Rochester Henshaw secured options on four large factories. Francis Murphy, temperance advocate, and Mrs. Rebecca Fisher wed in Rock Island Illinois, at the bride's father's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Henshaw
Roux
Francis Murphy
Temperance Advocate
Rebecca Fisher
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Council Bluffs
J. R. Johnston
Largest Gas Well Struck Near Tipton Fire Scorches Seekers
A huge gas flow was reported on E. G. Brecker’s farm near Tirton Indiana producing an estimated 20 million cubic feet daily. The strike followed by a fire and explosion that scorched several people. Senator Allison not a candidate for 1892 Republican nomination per Dubuque source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Tirton
Ind
E. G. Brecker
Des Moines
Dubuque
W. B. Allison
Cattlemen Eye Trust to Stabilize Market
A Palmer House circular proposes a nationwide cattlemen’s trust led by rancher Wm. T. Hunter to curb broker commissions and hold cattle investments. The plan aims to cut brokers’ 50 cent per head fees, claiming savings of millions, as market prices slump and brokers defend stock values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onienco
Palmer House
United States
Wm. T. Hunter
Wyoming
McKinley bill feared to slash Canadian exports
Ottawa predicts severe impact from the McKinley bill on Canada’s trade with the United States. Eggs exports could drop around 2 million dollars annually, while meats and livestock face the sharpest blow. The dominion government plans to end export duties on pins and logs to counter lumber provisions. Exports to the U S may fall by at least 10 million dollars yearly with related import declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Can
Dominion
Canada
United States
Abad Preacher Convicted in Alabama Riot
Vernon Alabama September 15 The Rev Thomas Owens a primitive Baptist preacher was convicted in the circuit court of disturbing public worship and using obscene language in the presence of ladies during a revival meeting attended by non members The preacher denounced the women with vile epithets provoking a riot and was warned never to preach in the area again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omens
Meeting in New York to Protest McKinley Tariff
A New York chamber of commerce meeting protested immediate enforcement of the McKinley tariff law. About fifty members attended with Alex E. Orr presiding and adopted resolutions urging extension of the bond goods removal period to February 1, 1895, to ease financial strain. Names present include C N Bliss Erastus Wyman Co Sheppard and Jim Conatable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Alex. E. Orr
Smith
C. N. Bliss
Erasus Wyman
Co. Sheppard
Jim Conatable
Window Glass Trust Formed by Findlay Factories
The Wintow Glass factories near Findlay Ohio form a national trust in which each member pays 5000 in glass or money to the treasury. One delegate per plant will elect a board that gains absolute control of the window glass trade and sales will flow through the central organization with monthly settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Ohio
General Treasury
Farmers Alliance Plans Cotton Hold Back for Higher Prices
The Farmers alliance scheme to corner the cotton crop of the south is exciting interest in Montgomery Alabama. Telegrams from four to five of the biggest cotton states indicate most of the crop is being held on farms with little reaching markets. Alliance leaders urge members to stand together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Farmers Alliance
Two Boston Men Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Boston officials report Walter Potter and W D Lovell of Potter Lovell and Co arrested on warrants for embezzlement and larceny. The complaint by Charles Richardson of Philadelphia alleges $70,000 in Edge Hill Furnace bonds disappeared from the firm’s control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Walter Potter
W. D. Lovell
Potter, Lovell & Co
Chas, Richardson
Philadelphia
C. Richardson & Sons
National Bank of the Republic of Philadelphia
Edge Hill Furnace Company
Dock Companies Institute Lockout Paralyzes Southampton Docks
The Dock Companies Institute executes a morning lockout against laborers in Southampton, suspending all dock work. The action halts operations as tensions rise and workers remain idle across the port.
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Lospen
Southampton
Berrin
Major Weissman
Africa
Peters
Zanzibar
Foreign Office
Quorum Row Marks House Proceedings and Tariff Debate
The House faced no quorum amid debates over ordering the journal and a roll call. McKinley steered the session toward the previous question as talks shifted to the tariff bill and senate amendments, with moves to non concur and a possible conference.
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Wasurxaron
Reed
O'Farral
Virginia
McKinley
Ohio
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington
Ways and Means
House
Committee of Ways and Means
Committee On
Edmunds
West
Samuel Randall
Mississippi River
Winona
Minn
O’ferrell
Wyeck
Kentucky
Randall
Quay
Samuel J. Randall
Plumb
Blackburn
Cullom
Morgan
Hiscock
Washinoeton
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On Rules
Enloe
Rosd
Robert P. Kennedy
Dingley
Maine
Committee of Conference
Blount
Georgia
Draw ends Warren Van Hest bout at Burrano NY
The Warren Van Hest fight at Burrano on Sept 16 ended in a draw after eleven rounds amid betting contention that Warren threw the bout. Reports from New Orleans also claim Jack Dempsey declined a $7,000 offer to fight Bob Fitzsimmons, saying no deal was accepted.
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Burrano
N. Y
Tommy Warren
John van Hest
New York
Pennsylvania
van Heat
Warren
The
Morning Journal
New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Olympic Athletic Clubs
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dempsey
Miller's National association opposes Sherman tariff amendment
The Miller's National association in Milwaukee calls on members to protest to their congressmen against Senator Sherman's tariff amendment. It bars drawbacks on exported goods with claims under $10, seen as favoring the jute industry and harming small millers. The group urges pressure on the conference committee to amend the provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwauerez
Wis
Miller’s National Association
Sherman
United States
Gold and Silver Beaters Strike for Wage Increase
New York reports 200 members of the National Gold and Silver Beaters union striking for higher pay. Philadelphia Chicago Boston and other cities see similar actions. By noon 100 strikers returned to work on their own terms. Strikers claim the tariff rise on gold and silver justifies a share of the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Gold and Silver Beaters’ Union
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Wabash Pay Car Returns On Schedule In Chicago
The Wabash pay car resumed on time service in Chicago after months of delays. Switchmen had refused to work previously until paid, but yesterday the car arrived as scheduled, preventing further disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gutcaco
Wabash Railroad Company
St. Louis
Last Steamship Company Grants Dock Laborer Demands
Dock laborers gathered outside the gates as unions and the Royal Mail Steamship Company posted notices that increased wages would be granted. The action ends a standoff that began with labor demands in Sortuauproy on September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Steamship Company
Sortuauproy
Union
Royal Mail Steamship Companies
Alarming Hog Cholera Spreads in Missouri County
Hog cholera ravages southwest Missouri county as John Ritter loses forty head and John Stone twenty more within two days. Disease spreading amid local reports from Jefferson City and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefrrrson City
John Ritter
John Stone
A N Martin Renominated by Eleventh Indiana District
The Peru convention renominated A N Martin “Gas” Martin for Congress. Born 1847 in Whitestown PA, he joined multiple Civil War units, studied law, served in Indiana legislature, and built a long legal and political career. As congressman he pushed many pension and tariff measures, aided farmers, and maintained strong ties to Wells County and Jefferson Township supporters.
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Indiana
Peru
A. N. Martin
Gas” Martin
Congress
Mr. Martin
Whitestown
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Witherspoon Institution
Eastman
National
Ossian
Jefferson Township
Wells County
Martin
James W. Glass
Mason
W. W. Wisell
John Fink
Choppers
John Captain
Henry Steiner
Peter Beebe
Baz
Zegenius
Will Glass
Andrew Glass
Bluffton
Daniel Bredhill
John H. Bender
Esquire Riley’s Court
Rockcreek Township
Adams
Wella
Thomas A. Hendricks
Tadiana
Young Martin
Supreme Court
Williams
Austin
Texas
George W. Steele
LK. O. Waugh
Washington City
Fifty-First Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Grant
Miami
Wabash
Cn Ou
Iea
Pension Office
Post Office Department
Civil Service Department
War Department
General Land Office
Washoe
Crete
Isbor
Toe Senroven
Eleventh
the Sentinel
National Congress
Second hand dealers linked to thefts in Fort Wayne
A fort Wayne report links pawn shops to stolen goods markets as police prosecute thieves. Jacob Rubin, a storekeeper on East Columbia street, is bound over for receiving stolen property after thieves aged fourteen to sixteen sold brass and other items valued at roughly 315. The piece urges harsh action against pawnbrokers to curb crime and deny thieves a ready market.
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Fort Wayne
Jacob Rubin
East
Columbia Street
Rubin
Bernard Downey
Charles McNally
Thomas King
Alfred Schrantz
John Doorn
Wabash Railroad Company
Justice France
Criminal Court
Court Dismissals And Road Petitions In Local Session
Judge A A Chapin closed the superior court with several cases disposed of including dismissals for Chas B Becker vs Isaac Trauerman and Walter Steppacher vs Alexander Lauferty. A change of venue was requested in May Sturgeon vs James Sturgeon. Commissioner court settled Robinson road and Haydn road report issues and denied Sheldon street vacation. Circuit court dismissed Nellie Pickard vs Homer Brown bastardy Evelyn Purcell vs Frank Parcell support Mary Wilhelm vs Wilhelm divorce.
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A. A. Chapin
Chas
B. Becker
Isaac Trauerman
S Costa
Walter M. Steppacher
Alexander
Lauferty
Hensinger
May Sturgeon
James R. Sturgeon
Marshall & McNagney
Columbia City
Eliza Urbine
Frank Urbine
John Meyer
Christian Boehm
Scott H. Sinclair
Elmer E. Harr
Robinson Road
Freday
Lake
Washington Townships
Hayden Road
Smith Et al
Sheldon
Circuit Court
State
Nellie Pickard
Homer Brown
Evelyn Purcell
Frank E. Parcell
Mary L. Wilhelm
Henry Wilhelm
Local Obituary Roundup From Washington Township to Eel River
Henry Prange 84 longtime county settler dies at home in Washington township after 33 years of residence. He was born in Prussia and survived by four daughters. Funeral services were held from his residence and Emanuel's Lutheran church. George L Higgins dies at 72 after a career with the Pennsylvania Co and railroad service. Surviving children include Postmaster C R Higgins and Mrs J J Williams. Remains taken to Delphos. Alroy Cour dies fourteen days after birth from spasms. funeral at Cathedral. Benjamin Sunderland 77 longtime Washington township resident dies on Goshen road after a long, active life. survivors include widow and several children. Funeral at Baptist church on Eel River with interment following.
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Henry Prange
Washington Township
Prussia
Kahmeyer
Diedrich Muehlenbruch
Diedrich Wiebke
Ernst Bradtmiller
Columbia Road
Emanuel’s Lutheran Church
O. Cross
S J. Joseph Hospital
George L. Higgins
C. R. Higgins
Pennsylvania Company
Delphos
Ohio
van Wert
Higgins
J. J. Williams
Wood
Sixth Ward
Fort Wayne
Louis Etzold
George W. Higgins
Arkalon
Kansas
Williams
Postmaster Higgins
Alroy
Alex Cour
John W
Mary E. McKee
Reading
Mich
Joseph R
Sarah A. Rogers
Logansport
Peter
Margaret E. Rudisill
Baptist Church
Eel River
Officers Elected by State Council of Catholic Benevolent Legion
The state council closed its annual session at Logansport with officers chosen for the coming year. President J. J. Hoffman of Elkhart and other leaders from Elkhart Fort Wayne Kokomo and Lafayette were named. John McGuire installed the officers and was elected representative to the supreme council. The next reunion will be in Decatur on the second Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mougland
Honorany
Wilkinson
Fort Wayne
Mamie McIntosh
Carlos Bechtold
J. L. Robinson
Indianapolis
Clay H. Harrod
Hoagland Cornet
Charles Nottlehurst
Tlagland
Kir. D. Stout
Keller Medicine Co
Dr. Bennett
Coldwater
Mich
Smith
Houghind Cornet
Philadeulphia
Monroeyilla
Ladies and Society
State Council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion
Logansport
J. J. Hoffman
Elkhart
Thomas J. Casey
Lafayette
Rey. W. Kroeger
0. H. Wagner
J. G. Noll
O. J. Sosenheimer
M. W. Morgan
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Farmer Trussier
Walker
G. W. Pixley
Kired
Carolina Denmocrats
Tillman
Corousis
Committee On Credensiln
Tillmen
Sumpter
Fairfield
Berklyn
Farmers Movement
B. R. Tillman
Edegefield
E. B. Garry
Abeville
H. J. Pope
Newberry
J. E. Tindale
Clarendon
O. Bates
Orangeburg
W. H. Lillerbere
Hugh J. Farley
Spartanburg
Board of Education
W. D. Mayfield
Greenville
Democratic Party
Toronto
Ray
Canadien
Industrias
Hill
Gray
Ted
People
Kansas City
Kansas Orty, Mo
Montreal
Quebec
Que
Custom House
England
Thrush
McKay
Guardian
Portnam
Burleigh
Thompson
Clark
Scattering
Mavison
Justice Peace
John
Galloway
George W. Garn
Stenlos Swesky
Wingville
Grant County
Catherine Longmeier
Hanrocr
St. Vincent
Red River Valley
San Francisco
Souuthampton
Curt Thieme
Babhison
Cresson Springs
Rock Island, St
Allison
Thomas Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
St. Thomas
Trinity
Mort
Tanmas Zhenid
Whinley
Bill
Canadan
Alabama
McHimley
Wintow-Glass Factories
Bolts Cannon
Dalville
Danville Daily Commercial
Joseph C. Cannon
Ian Lores
Lannan
Wacstat
McHinney
Voerandd
Uays
Buffalo
the Millers
Oid
Strekers
Missouri
San Dieno
Cal
W. J. Curtis
San Berlandino
Coronado
Areena
Montana
A. A. Dixon
Morus
Ill
James Maxwell
Charles HE. Decker
Bt. Patrick
W. A. Willace
Qasis
Ia Farsala
druga@ists
A. N. Marti
Ulth
Xine
Hood
Commissioner’s Court
Christian Prange
Geo. L. Higgins
Awsay
State Council
Catholic Benevolent Legions
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