Post Office Robbery Ring Exposed Across States
FBI and U S officers arrest Fred Von Overkampf and Thomas Mark for two years of mail theft totaling at least 100000 dollars. Keys to bags and post office boxes found, along with trunks of stolen letters. Overkampf provides details suggesting a wide system reaching major cities and rail lines. Chicago, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota centers noted.
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Caroaco
U. S
Fred von Overkampf
Thomas Mark
Overkampf
Chcaco
Overkamp
Suk
Chicago
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Ben Visits Draw Thousands to Indianapolis Park
About five thousand Indiana residents gathered in Indianapolis to hear Gen. Harrison at University Park on Wednesday. Delegations from Rush DeKalb and Delaware counties attended as speakers were cheered and receptions were held with familiar routines. The central committee noted ongoing requests for dates but no bookings between August 20 and September 15 as Harrison plans a three week absence to Middle Bays Island near Palm Bay starting Monday.
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Indianapolis
Rush
Degatur
Delaware
Harrison
State Central Committee
Gen. Harrison
Middle Bays Island
Palm-bay
Mental illnessed preacher sets fire to home and harms family
Aged Methodist minister Reverend Leroy Cooper, in AvRBORA JIL on August 15, while mentally ill, set his house ablaze in an unmerciful act against his family. He then attempted suicide by hanging.
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Avrbora, Jil
Leroy Cooper
Minnesota Democratic Convention Sparks Faction Tension
In Paul Minnesota on August 15 the Democratic convention adjourned to evening as the Kelly faction leads and G M Williams of Hennepin expected to head the ticket while Ames and allies may bolt. In London authorities complain of declining Britain Canada trade amid fears of Canadian absorption by the United States.
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Sr. Paul
Minn
Kelly
G. M. Williams
Hennepin County
Ames
J. Gull
London
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Holmes Takes Charge of Citizens' Street Railway
C B Holmes, president of the Citizens' street railway company, arrived from Chicago Wednesday morning to assume charge during the illness of Manager Shaffer, who remains very ill with fever in his rooms at the New Denison.
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C. EB. Holmes
C. B. Holmes
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Chicago
Shaffer
Denison
Massowah Massacre Described as Not Extensively Fatal
Romer August 15 reports the Massowah massacre is not as extensive as first feared, though the atrocity is clear. Death toll cited as under two hundred.
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Romer
Massowah
Disastrous Flames Sweep Mill and Spring Works
Fire Wednesday morning destroyed millio and French and Co s spring works causing about 40000 dollars in losses with two identified sites damaged in PrrrspurG. Local authorities investigate the blaze.
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Prrrspurg
Millio
French & Co
Wyoming Supreme Court Invalidates Woman Suffrage
Wyoming supreme court declares woman suffrage unconstitutional in a notable ruling. Several other brief notes report Blaine arriving in Portland weary, Toledo forming a gas trust, Jerome burial in New York, a Wheeling encampment with wide representation, and allegations of a Wells College professor defrauding the institution of $20,000.
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Blaine
Portland
Toledo
Larry’ Jerome
New York
Wyoming Supreme Court
Wheeling
Well’s College
EL. French
Hand of Blaine Delays Republican Tariff Bill
Washington, Aug. 15. There is strong indication that the tariff bill favored by Republicans may never be enacted. Blaine urges a clear distinction between protection and free trade, cooling support among leading tariff reform senators and House Republicans.
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Washineton
Blaine
Hiscock
Allison
Jones
Elaine
Sherman
Calum
Marshall
House
Aldrich
Evarts House
The
American Party
Washington
National Convention
New York
Illinois
Disorderly cases and drunks fill Wednesday police court
The Wednesday session at the police court featured many disorderly cases and plain drunks. Juveniles Charley Hines and John Meclutrye, arrested Tuesday for involvement with Josie Cummines, were sent before the grand jury. C P Hanson’s case for stealing conductor Jim Cummings’ valuables at the depot Tuesday night was continued.
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Denny
Charley Hines
John Meclutrye
Josie Cummines
C. P. Hanson
Jim Cummings
Judge Irwin Sentences Spellman for Robbery
Semt Norriss reports Judge Irwin disposed of a case Wednesday morning by sentencing John Spellman to three years imprisonment for robbing John W. Dunn of his gold watch and chain last week. William Eschelman, who faced charges of stealing Paul Milter’s watch, pleaded guilty but received withheld sentence. Attorney general Michener began investigations into the White Caps indictments with Crawford and Perry counties, accompanied by a Sun special staff correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semt Norriss
Irwin
John Spellman
John W. Dunn
William Eschelman
Paul Milter
Sun
Michener
Crawford
Perry
Iavite
the Sun
Train collision injures few in yard crash
At 245 Wednesday afternoon a collision occurred in the railroad yards between the Vandalia passenger train and an I B and W pony engine. The middle coach of the passenger train was damaged somewhat and a few persons were slightly injured.
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Vandalia
Rumor of Cleveland Nomination Decline Denied
In Wasnixne'ron Aug 15 a rumor spread that Cleveland would decline the presidential nomination. Secretary Lamont states the story is not true, as far as he knows, countering the circulating speculation.
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Ban
Wasnixne'ron
Cleveland
Lamont
Trouble Eases on Skeen River Frontier
Latest reports from Skeen river indicate the trouble with the Indians there is practically over as of August 15. Patrols and settlers await stability after days of tension and conflict in the region.
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Vrororta
B. C
Skeen River
Public approves Waldersee to succeed Moltke
Report from Briain notes the public is generally pleased with Count Waldersee's appointment to replace Von Moltke as military leader.
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Briain
Count Waldersee
von Moltke
Two Johns Comedy Opens Park Theater Season
City schedule notes Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor elect officers at Evansville Indianapolis and Vincennes announce officers. Large excursion train in town. A wagon damaged by gas ditch. Jacob Schaffer near recovery after apoplexy. Princeton water and lighting company incorporates to supply water and electric light. Meat inspector cites Milton Ponder for slaughtering calves inside city limits. Court hearing adjourned.
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New Park Theater
Tennessee
Maryland
Jacob Schaffer
Evansville
Elizabeth Smith
Indianapolis
Lane
Vincennes
J.J. H. Milley
Terre Haute
Broad Ripple Gas Companies
Milton Ponder
East
Washington St
I’ohe
Denny
Huston Denies Authority To Say Journal Unionize Promise
Chairman J N Huston of the Republican state central committee insists his Chicago remark about the Indianapolis Journal being unionized was made with no authority. He says promised adjustments between the union and paper owners justified his statements and that the News misrepresented him. The Craftsman January 1 editorial on restoring presidential candidates targets circulation among Republicans.
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J. N. Huston
Republican State Central Comittee
Chicago
Indianapolis Journal
Huston
Suns
Laborera
Orean
International Union
Labor
Harrison
Cleveland
C. A. Bookwalter
State Printing Board
State Central Committee
S0me
State Oficers
New Son
Girl Rises From Coffin After Illness in Crooked Run
Emma Traxel, 15, of Crooked Run, died from a sudden illness last Saturday. She awoke in her coffin Sunday night and walked to her bed, later said to be conscious but unable to speak. Funeral plans were set, and authorities consider the case a rare revival.
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New
Philadelphia
Emma Traxel
Crooked Run
Bayh Foppiano Glove Match Proposed by Bayliff
Daniel J. Bayliff challenges Joe Foppiano to a scientific points glove contest with details to follow. The match to take place two weeks after articles are drawn, with venue and stakes to be mutually agreed. Murderer arrested in Lafayette after Will Ellsworth killing.
Yellow Fever Abating In Jacksonville As Fumigation Spreads
In Jacksonville on August 15 authorities report few new cases and one death in 24 hours. About 200 patients remain under treatment as complete fumigation and burning of rubble continue. Cuban physician Echemendia oversees sanitation while Surgeon General Ranmilten aids plans to crush the outbreak. City businesses close early and panic lessens though residents flee to the north.
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Jacksonville
Wilson
Grand Union Hotel
Echemendia
Surmeon
Raniliten
Ian
Oy. Perry
Board of Health
St. Luke’s Hospital
J. J. Perkins
Tampa
Manates
Washington
Florida
Wildcat encounter ends with boy and dog injured
In Wyossettport Pennsylvania on August 15 14 year old J Clyde Duble fought five wildcats in a creekside incident with his Newfoundland dog the boys bare fists and a broken rod defeating the cats and saving a kitten while both were scratched and exhausted. a rescuing party arrived to drive the wildcats away.
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Wyseliamsport
J. Clyde Duble
Duble
Clyde
Phillies Win Second Game in Hoosiers Series
Philadelphia hosts Indiana in a 2nd game of the series with Healy and Daily behind the plate for the Phillies and Irwin at short for the Hoosiers. Denny, Farrar, and Glasscock tally for Philadelphia while Buckley and Bastian contribute for Indianapolis in a closely played affair.
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Phillies
Hoosiers
Philadelphia
Healy
Daily
Sanders
Shhriver
Irwin
Buckley
Indianapolis
Powers
Seery
Wood
Mr. Denny
Hines
Andrews
Denny
Farrar
Glasscock
Bassint
Bastian
Ilasseach
Mulvey
Schriver
Bassett
McGeachy
Bassian
Male
Blank
Sandex
Fogarty
Landers
Laily
Quakers
Denny Shriver
Andrew
Glasscock,s
Sanders, P
Geachy
Trwitys
Piastian
Baily, c
Ehilapelphas
Indianarotis
Thiladelphial
Th-so-basa Hit - Schriver. Stolen Bees—wWest, Sanders, Deny, McGea
Ratls— Wood
Fir Life
Evrah
Tidiogipalis
Philadelphba
Heo'y
Ferally
Echriver
Ors
Thee—Twohonors
Powwers
Double Life Ends in Bigamy Case at Baltimore Castle Garden
Mrs. Eugene Mosely arrives from Philadelphia to press charges as Eugene C. Mosely, a courier, is charged with bigamy. He married in October 1878, lived a double life, and was captured after his mother-in-law exposed him on July 2. The couple’s escape followed by Mosely’s arrest in New York.
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Batimore
Eugene Mosely
Philadelphia
Eugene C. Mosely
Florence Riley
Currier
Bigaimist
No. 2
Mosely
New York
New Yourke
Sul
Castile Garden
Samuel Katz
Gitomir
Teiga Frishmann
Jeff Bremen
Eres
Ems
Castle Garden
Solomon Smotsky
Nadie Bzinsky
S. K
Nachman Prishmann
Katz
Tunnel Hoodlums Alarm Citizens In Illinois Street
A local newspaper note reports heavy concern over hoodlums loitering in the Tilinois street tunnel foot-way. A Sunday evening incident saw a woman on a passing street car struck by a missile from a crowd and badly bruised.
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Tilinois-st. Tunnel
Prove Foe Death Ride Ends Tragedy Near Clarkston
A buggy ride with Miss Alice Kendricks ended when David Johnson drove off a bridge east of Clarkston Kentucky. The couple were found dead Wednesday amid reports from the scene.
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Clarkston
David Johnson
Alice Kendricks
Competitive Political Meetings in Ninth Ward
Democratic and Republican clubs held rival meetings Tuesday night at Market and Noble streets. John B. Elam spoke at Reichchen's hall for the Republicans while Capt. W BR Myers campaigned on the street corner for lieutenant governor. Interruption from opposing club members marked the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Market and
Nobleste
Reichchen’s Hall
John B. Elam
Capt
W. BR. Myers
Treavent
September Races At State Grounds With 115 Entries
J Darnell secretary of the Indiana trotting and horse breeders association was in the city arranging reduced railroad rates for September 7 races. There are 115 entries from across the state in several classes, with three races each afternoon. The track at the state grounds cost over $2,000 and is regarded as the best in the state.
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State Fair Association
Darnell
Indiana Trotting and Pse
G Horse Breeders’ Association
Gas Flow Surprises Pike County Drill at 108 Feet
In Petersburg Pike County well diggers hit a remarkable gas flow Wednesday morning at a depth of 108 feet near Evansville. The strike emerged as the crew reached the 16S foot mark indicating a strong methane release from the strata.
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Evansvintz
Petersburg
Pike County
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Jesse Johnson
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Will Ellsworth
Lebanon
Ind
Cincinnati
Foughe Wildcats
Woells
Wassinetos
Smith
Brooklyn
Parnell
Lonnoy
Spi
Times
Paris
Berlin
Madame Adam
Reven Nouvelle
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Frederick
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Awiies
Wim. L. Elder's
Eugene Ee
Phi Dwyer
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Sturtevant House
Saratoga
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