NUMBER 386 NOT A WAR ON WARNER
Chicago reported a Grand Army of the Republic rift over rail transport costs affecting the Milwaukee encampment. Col. I. N. Walker denied plotting against Commander Warner and explained Indiana plans, lake routes, and proposed changes to encampment site selection. He refuted rumors about Corporal Tanner running for commander, noting constitutional ineligibility and Warner’s election tied to a Kansas City district pledge.
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Chicago
Therow
Grand Army
Warner
Sun
I. N. Walker
Warner’s
Milwaukee
Indiana Department
Indiana
Michigan City
St. Joseph
Mich
Columbus
Col. Walker
Tanner
Dopgrees
Kansas City
Congress
Mt Zion Church in Court Amid Revenue Charge
The Mt Zion Baptist church faces a trial after Pastor James Moreton is accused of taking fifty dollars from a subscription book. The case sparks venue shifts and tense courtroom exchanges as attorneys argue for a different judge and schedule. Green claims elder pressure aims to force resignation.
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Mt. #Zion
Smack
Turner
Mt. Zico Baptist Church
James Moreton
Justice Smack
Temple of Justice
Orton
Woolen
Green
Herod
Squire Smock
Fiebleman
Alford
Justice Smock
Attorney Green
Smock
Lawyer Green
Badly Injured Man in Street Gang Incident Near Buchanansis
Ernest Smith 85, described as colored, was run over by a wagon on East near Buchanansis. His left leg was broken and severely lacerated, likely requiring amputation. Krege jo ambulance took him to his home. The report notes his marriage and health status. NorFork arrest news follows: Etham was arrested Monday at Virginia Beach by a Mississippi detective.
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Ernest Smith
de Ruiter
Buchanansis
Kregejo
Hilrain
NorFolk
Etham
Virginia Beach
Mississippi
Whipped Father and Hardened Youth Faces Justice
A local street trouble recounts William Muntz beating his father with injuries and claiming no justice in Mayor Denny's presence. The mayor notes jurisdiction limits, offering 25 dollars and 30 days. Separate cases include Thomas Hobin injuring Robert Minland with a revolver and slingshot, receiving 25 dollars and 80 days, plus John Brady's dismissal after knocking down a drunken companion and George McCutcheon bound over for shooting John Duffy with intent to kill.
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William Muntz
Muntz
Denny Monday
Thomas Hobin
Himsalf
John Duffy
Virgina Ave
Duffy
Bain Court
Terrible Fire in Spokane Falls Threatens City
San Francisco dispatch reports a massive blaze in Spokane Falls starting Friday night. By Sunday nearly every business house burned, including the W A telegraph office, with a loss estimated around 30 million dollars. The fire began in a boarding house and extensive devastation followed.
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San Francisco
Spokane Falls
W. A
Want to Kill Burke Crowds Threaten on Train Trip
Reports from along the line say Burke the Cronin suspect and his guards faced large Irish crowds at many Dakota stations. People cried Kill him as the chained prisoner rode in a regular train. Officers feared a rescue attempt and considered using a special train. Irish circles in Chronco and nearby cities grow anxious as Burke nears town.
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Paul
Burke
Cronin
Dakota
Ghwan
Chronco
Anna Lee seeks divorce and custody in city dispute
City life items note Anna B Lee's complaint of abandonment by Drury Lea and request for divorce and custody of two children. Other briefs cover large religious camp attendance, burglaries, legal actions, a bank foreclosure, an agricultural picnic, a rail pass bargain, saloon fines, and a church dispute over Morton.
Republican gains shape KY election results across cities
Reports from Newport Louisville Lexington and Maysville indicate heavy Republican gains in progress of voting across Kentucky. Special dispatches note potential wins for both legislative houses and a 10 000 vote cut due to bad registration. Results cited from 50 polling places show ongoing gains and hourly updates.
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Mentucky
Newport
Legislatura
Courseror
Onsyan
Legislative
Louisvitty
Lexxington
Daily Leader
Maysville
Tragic Dispensary Death Ties to Disorderly Act and Crisis
Early Sunday medical staff responded to 489 Kentucky Ave where 14 year old Mary Sands died after ingesting morphia in a personal crisis. She had been jailed for disorderly conduct last week amid domestic troubles. Remains handled by Kregalo. Police seek a 17 year old boy who vanished with pocketbook and gold. Also, Henry Shoemaker, John Doe, A Volheim and Chas Vanaueken escaped from LaPorte county jail by tunneling through five brick walls. a posse hunts them.
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She Suiciara
Kentucky Ave
Mary Sands
Tiie
Kregalo
L. E. Minor
N. Weatst
Jit
LaPorte
Henry Shoemaker
John Doe
A. Volheim
Chas, Vanaueken
Shooting incident at Virginia avenue and South street
Geo McCutcheon is jailed for shooting John Duffy on a street car corner, wounding him slightly. A separate attack injured Minnie Prant who was hauled home unconscious by ambulance after a blow to the temple. Italian Andvilla is to be prosecuted for assault and battery after being arrested. John Barber stands accused of wrecking a carriage and injuring Mrs Rouse. trial continues. Howard Hawkins quotes News and Journal on Bowen Merrill book shipments, noting distribution plans and expressage costs.
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Geo. McCutcheon
John Duffy
Virginia-ave
South-st
Duffy
Minnie Prant
Spring St
G. Andvilla
Flanner & Buchanan
Indiana Schoolbook Company
Bowen & Merrill
Army of Knights encamp near Warsaw in Indiana
Mon morning the Union depot saw 1200 to 1500 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias in black with silver trimmings and ladies in summer dress. They head to Warsaw for a brigade encampment lasting a week, a first and among the finest in Indiana. Camps use sturdy buildings, with tents for ladies, drills for show, and several bands.
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Warsaw
Union
Knights of Pythiac
Indiana
Knights of Pythias
Ross
Bower
Supreme Lodge
Convict Newman Claims Half Million Heir Upon Death
Marion D. Newman alias Hughes and St. Clair, recently sentenced to two and a half years for obtaining money under false pretenses, says a telegram promises him a $500000 inheritance from a San Francisco uncle. He faces further charges for defrauding Mrs Kate Smith and the Baltimore Insurance Company and remains jailed pending a bank hearing. He refuses to reveal his true identity or the uncle's name.
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Washington
Marion D. Newman
Hughes
St. Clair
San Francisco
Newmen
Kate Smith
Baltimore Insurance Company
Newman
Banc
Flack Under Fire Over Secret Wives
The Tammany secret council debated a published report on Mr. Flack, sheriff of New York City and County, who allegedly lived with his legal wife and son in ward 19 for 30 years while also maintaining another wife and home under the name Raymond. A 17 year old son uses the name Raymond. Flack refuses to resign. The council chose not to interfere. Flack is described as very rich.
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New York
Secret Council of
Tammany
Flack
New York City
Raymond
Marriage Sparks Family Rift Between Railway Brakeman and Agent’s Daughter
Prrrspune reports the marriage of F. W. Morrow, a Pennsylvania railway brakeman, to Bertha Watt, daughter of the local district passenger agent. The couple wed despite Bertha Watt’s parents disowning her, and Morrow is described as educated and moral.
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F. W. Morrow
Bertha Watt
Pennsylvania Railway
Morrow
Howe files replevin suit over seized gambling tables
Tate Howe, whose gambling outfit was seized in a Friday raid, has begun replevin proceedings in Justice Alford's court to recover some tables. City prosecutor Smith sought to rush an action to destroy the property in police court, but the trial was delayed. Howe says four tables were taken from storage and unused, and he will not seek the cards chips or other items.
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Tate Howe
Justice Alford
Smith
Howe
Editor killed in Mississippi shootout sparks press feud
MEMPHIS Tenn Aug 3 Spl C M Hull editor of the Bolivar County Democrat was shot and killed at Rose dale Miss by L A Weissinger editor of the Bolivar City Review. Hull was returning to his face from dinner when Weissinger fired a double barreled shotgun, the charge entering Hulls breast. Weissinger is jailed. The editors have waged a bitter war in their papers for some time.
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Memphis
Tenn
C. M. Hull
Bolivar County Democrat
Rosedale
Mies
L. A. Weissinger
Bolivar City Review
Hull
Weissinger
Seward’s Improved Iron Fence Samples Displayed
Prospective buyers are invited to view samples of Seward's improved iron fence and model gates at 5714 West Wash. The iron fence costs no more than a wooden fence and is praised for its looks and durability. Illustrated circulars are sent to many addresses.
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West Wash
Seward
Elixir of Life fuels patient’s reported return to vigor
Noah A Clark, about 50, received 30 drops of the elixir from Dr Purlman and reports feeling twenty five years younger. The case sparked remarks from Dr Fletcher who compares Brown Sequard theory to Pasteur’s germ theory, with similar cautions about proving the effects. A Pittsburg account describes Daniel Sullivan’s dramatic quick improvement after injections, walking home with renewed strength, while observers note questions of temporary or genuine rejuvenation.
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Noah A. Clark
Purlman
Dr. Brown- Sequard
Sun
Jersey-st
Clark
W. B. Fletcher
Brown-Seonard
Pasteur
Biological Society
Pastor’s
Brown-Sequard
Fletcher
Pittsburg
Daniel Sullivan
Dr. Jackson
Flo
Violent Storm Strikes Newsune Area Hits Several Buildings
A Sunday cyclone demolished Folze furniture factory and Hopkins dry goods shop in Newsune and an accompanying dwelling. A house in Boonville was reported blown down with multiple fatalities. Authorities assess scope of damage and confirm casualties.
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Newsune
Ind
Folze
Hopkins
Boonville
Possible Omaha panel for interstate commerce post
Washington news reports Judge Groff of Omaha may join the interstate commerce commission while cath olic university in the city may import professors from abroad. Attorney general Miller urges early appropriation bills. Roosevelt Civil service probe disputed by cabinet officers amid Behring Sea tensions as British and American vessels clash. Canadians cheer, but broader maritime friction looms with potential Russian involvement.
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Groff
Omaha
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Catholic University
Miller
Congress
Roosevelt
Black Diamond
U.S. S. Bush
Victoria Harbor
John Hawkins
Owens
Sealer
Hawkios
Sitka
Hussia
The Smith Case Detective Splan Follows Up Omens
Detective Splan spent Sunday reviewing the assault on Mrs. Mary Smith from early Saturday morning. No conclusive evidence emerged against any suspect. The police theory centers on a foe Mrs. Smith helped convict. Gillen, not Huck McDonald, was the former witness involved. Gillen now faces renewed suspicion after release. Mrs. Smith’s lack of identification complicates any potential conviction.
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Splan
Mary Smith
Smith
Huck McDonald
Gillen
Argon
Bold Robbers Hold Up St. Paul Sleeper Near Kansas City
A pair of masked robbers boarded the Wabash Western St Paul sleeper near Kansas City at 10 PM Saturday, forced seven passengers to surrender, and took $178 before fleeing as the engine stopped. Officers pursued but made no capture.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Wabash Western
St. Louis
Police Neglect Over Ante Mortem Statement In Dixon Shooting
William Dixon, a colored boy, died at the city hospital after being shot on Wabash street two weeks ago while playing with an old revolver. John Cook is charged with attempted murder, but police failed to obtain an ante mortem statement from Dixon during his two weeks’ hospital stay.
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Mospitzi
William Dison
John Cook
Wabash St
City Hospital
Dixon
Cook
Desperate Battle Between Egyptians and Dervishes at Toski
Cairo reports a bloody clash near Toski with about 3,000 dervishes against larger Egyptian and British forces. Leader Wad el Jumi fell early and the fighting continued with heavy casualties and 1,000 dervishes captured. The outcome suggests the dervishes are beaten and no further trouble is anticipated.
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Cairo
Toski
Wad-el-Jumi
Gray seeks Indiana Democratic chair to boost senator bid
The Indiana ex governor Isaac P. Gray, a Democratic candidate for greater honors, is pushing to lead the state committee. A young Republican notes the move would put Gray at the center while Dan Vorhees roves the outskirts, signaling tension over party control.
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Dan
Isaac P. Gray
Indiana
Democratic State Committee
Ike
Repubblican
Dan Vorhass
Gray
Vorhees
Labor Day Meeting Plans Union Picnic For Miners
A Sunday gathering of the general committee of labor organizations planned Labor Day events. The social singing chorus will provide music while speakers are yet to be chosen. Bricklayers plasterers bakers and typographical union No 1 will donate picnic proceeds to starving Clay County miners and unions may adopt this plan. Marshals and the program committee meet Monday night at the Labor Signal office.
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Labor Organizations
Clay County
Labor Signal Office
Committee On
Brewery Fire Damages Cincinnati Brewery Significant Sum
A fire at Lackman's brewery on West Sixth Street in Cincinnati destroyed part of the facility Monday morning, causing an estimated $75,000 in damages. Fire crews battled the blaze and prevented further spread.
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Cincinnati
Lackman’s Brewery
Wast Sixth-st
Passage for 1000-mile blocks on Vandalia Line
To Commercial Travelers. Beginning August 1, one thousand mile blocks of the C H D Railroad regular issue will be accepted for passage to all local points on the Vandalla Line between Indianapolis and St Louis.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Hoosiers edge Pittsburg in wild sixth place debut
In a rough paced game at Pirtsavre on August 3, about 1,600 watched Indianapolis and Pittsburg battle for sixth. Getzein, Daily, Staley, and Muller produced solid pitching and batting, with Fields and Glasscock delivering key hits. Pitcher Dunlap, McGeachy, and Bassett sparked the late drama as Indianapolis pulled ahead, but Pittsburg rallied in the ninth with three hits and an error to cap a tight contest. Final base hits favored Indianapolis 14 to Pittsburg 9.
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Getzein
Daily
Staley
Muller
McQuaid
Fielde
Cape Hanlon
Carroll
Myers
Buckley
Fingle
Fields
Foghorn Miller
Beckley
Atule
Miller
Rowe
Kuehne
Dunlap
Glagecock
Pittsboro
Seery
Capt. Glasscock
Denny
Hines
Glasecock
Glasscock
Innn
Hines Sharp Greuncer
Dandy Stagna
Bassett
Hoosier McGeachy
Pretzel Getz
Geizein
Carrol
Capt
Paulus
Jerry
Paul
Sleeper
McGeachy
Grace
Danny
Lim
Twirler_ Getzein
Willow
Sphere
Pittsburg
Denny Steal
Indianapolis
Sudden Tragedy Near Woonsocket Farm Wife Takes Poison
In Woonsocket area Mrs. Fred Phenneking, wife of a local farmer, died by suicide using paris green after believing her four day old baby had died. The infant survived. The report notes local forecasts for Indianapolis and surrounding area and mentions Comstock's jewelry outlet offering 20 percent lower prices.
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Woonsocket
Oak
Fred Phenneking
Paris Green
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