Alliance Leader Mr Force Seeks Rural Support in Indiana
President Force of the farmers alliance visits Martin county to promote the Alliance Advocate and campaign. He denies Journal claims of disintegration, predicts carrying the state in the next election, and notes influx from prohibitionists and independents while stressing local support and a simple campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Force
Farmers’ Alliance
Martin County
English Hotel Register
Force
Alliance Advocate
Sunman
Jos. G. Kingsbury
Indiana Farmer
Iside
Advocate
Prohibitionists
Seveal Prohibitioniste
Kingsbury
Indianapolis
Indiana to Have Own Building at World Fair
Judge Martindale reports Indiana will not join a cooperative or shared structure. The Hoosier building will face the main entrance on a prime angular site opposite California and Illinois. It will use Indiana materials with a $25 000 budget and aim for completion by October next year. Wyandotte cave replica ideas with papier mache and lighting are proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martindale
Indiana World’s Fair Commission
Chicago
Indiana
Sun
Hoosier
California
Illinois
Wes
Dennis Replies On Fish Commission Budget And Kokomo Suit
W F Dennis defends his fish commission actions amid a Kokomo strawboard mills suit delay. He notes funds will be available Nov 1 with 700 dollars in "Daddy dollars" for fish protection across Indiana’s 92 counties, stressing the case will proceed on its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Sun
O. K.7
Straw Board Mills
Kokomo
Indiana
W. FT. Dennis
F. C. Ricamony
Ind
Busted Wheel Works Trust Faces Receiver in Several States
The American wheel trust, formed in 1489 with a 3 million capital, collapsed under money-market pressure. A receiver, Noble Butler, was appointed in federal court as plants in Fort Wayne, Terre Haute and others keep operating to pay debts. 2,000 workers earn monthly wages totaling 12,500. No plants close, and no preferred creditors exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wheel Trust
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
Winter & Blam
Morris, Newberger & Curtis
United States
Woodburn-Sarven Wheel Works
Disorderly soldiers plunge from edge near Temesvar
A regiment marching near Temesvar Hungary faced disorder in ranks causing the file at the cliff edge to topple over. Seventeen soldiers fell a considerable distance. two were killed and ten seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broa Pesta
Temesvar
Hungary
Lightning strikes hit church and home in Bloomington
An intense electric storm battered Bloomington Indiana on Thursday night. The Catholic church and the home of John Beatie were struck but saved. Affected areas saw high water flood the eastern branch of town and damage to corn and timber south of town. It was described as the most terrific storm in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewa
Bloomington
Ind
John Beatie
Post Office Carriers and Delivery Changes Delight City
The post office staff and new carriers impress with deft routing of a rebus letter, Oak Hill and Prospect areas gain from from-house deliveries, and drug stores serve as mail points. Arrests and discipline deter mail theft as Craft notes agents’ thorough evidence gathering. Local vendors advertise watches and jewelry from the American Watch Club Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Indianapolis
Raymond St
Belt Road
Oak Hill
Brightwood
Craft
Jno
TAKE A FIRM STAND AS RAIL STRIKE HOLDS LAKE ERIE TRAINS
Lake Erie train workers authorize a strike and refuse to move freight while nonunion men threaten to run trains. Union leaders demand overtime pay. company says no. Officers warn scabs and mail trains may be halted. managers report quiet for now as talks continue in LaFayette and Peoria areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Atrikera
Micn
Sun
Fultz
Groff
Bee-line
Brotherhood
Order
Ham
Bradbury
AL. E. & W. Brakeman
Whels
Peoria
Chicago
United States
Bitchcock
United States Mail
Péoria
Louis E. Troy
Railway Mail Service
Mr. Troy
Philadelphia District Court
Lafayeite
Ind
Carlisle Eyes Harrison and Tariff as Key 1890s Debate
Senator Carlisle returns to Washington and says Harrison will likely be renominated while Cleveland remains popular. He emphasizes tariff as the great issue and argues democracy should keep free coinage of silver secondary, insisting the party is united on tariff but not on free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Washington
Harrison
Cleveland
Crowds Gather to See Murderer Almy in Hanover
Hanover New Hampshire August 21 crowds surrounded Wheelock house to glimpse Almy the murderer of Christie Warden captured Thursday. Almy arraigned before Judge Samuel Webb pleaded not guilty waived examination and was committed to jail without bail. He suffered from overindulgence of eating apples during the night while hiding in Warden's Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Wheelock House
Almy
Christie Warden
Samuel Webb
Warden
Regent and prince exiled to Damon island in Calcutta reports
Advices say the Manipur regent and Prince Augon, connected to plots against British authorities, were secretly removed from prison and sent to Damon island, a British convict settlement in the Bay of Bengal. Lieutenant Rujon of the Alpine chasseur fell 1,500 feet over a precipice while ascending the Alps and was lashed to pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Calcutta
Manipur
Prince Augon
Damon
Bay of Bengal
Rujon
Woman Seizes Baby in Dramatic Street Chase
A custody dispute erupts when Mrs. Anna Jones abducts the infant from 445 FE Obiost, chased by a crowd and pursued by William L. Jones’s supporters. Sheriff moves to recover child. Deputy seizes the baby at 1775 New Jersey street as Mrs. Jones breaks down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will V. Rooker
William L. Jones
Anna M. Jones
Ed. Matheny
Mrs. Jones
Joneses
Market St
New Jersey-st
Jones
Hooker
Fire at Cook well burns oil geyser in Pa
At PrinspurG Pennsylvania about midnight the S. H. Cook well, pumping over 150 barrels an hour, caught fire and became a seething oil geyser. Workman John Stewart was badly burned and three cars burned. Production loss estimated at 2,000 barrels daily while the well continued burning. In Washington, August 21, Wiley P. Williams, assistant postmaster at Demianco, and other postal robbers were sentenced or arrested on embezzlement and mail theft charges with sentences ranging up to ten and fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinspurg
McDonald
S. H. Cook
John Stewart
Cookwell
Simmenee
Postoffica
Washington
Wiley P. Wil Hame
Demianco
N. Bis
Etters
Box
Hally
Faroville
Clark
Charles A. Pitman
Boston
Frederick W. Hefferman
The President's Trip and Local News Highlights
The president spent a morning fishing with Mr. W J Arkell then traveled to Saratoga where committees greeted him and a public reception followed at the Grand Union hotel. Elsewhere, weather notes delayed cyclone news from Key West, a new chemical engine arrived for the fire department, and Bishop Chatard bought the Condit property for plans including a cathedral and seminary. Local tax debate and rail levy figures, plus a missing Pogues run drowning case, dominated civic coverage as residents pressed for crowd control and search actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGracot
W. J. Arkell
Saratoga
Post Wheeler
Grand Union Hotel
South St
Webster
Chatard
Vincennes
Condit
Fifth and
Meridian Sts
C. H. Sparke
Pauley Jail Building Company
St. Louis
Abe County
SUN
Sparks
Alvin Hovey
Theatre de State House
John Dye
Big Four Railroad
Big Four
Board of Equalization
Hovey
Center Township
State Board
Wolf
James Rovbing
George Eckels
Pogues Run
Frank Matthews
Ed. Harringtoft
Debate to Occur in Sullivan Herod Campaign
The Democratic executive committee leader Thomas Taggart says no issues exist for a debate between Sullivan and Herod but is willing for a public exchange if Sullivan agrees. He backs Sullivan citing clean government and charter gains while predicting a large Sullivan majority once ward results are known. Herod supports a debate, saying there is much to discuss about governance and boards, and the committee will decide on Friday night whether to accept the joint debate challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Herod
Tae Sun
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Executive Committee
Triday
Sam
Novel breach of promise suit filed in Chicago
Cuicaso August 21 A novel suit for breach of promise was filed here Thursday with defendant Mary Augustine and plaintiff Ziska a middle aged Bohemian. He says after a month’s courtship she promised to marry him upon receiving 2500 dollars but then refused to fulfill the contract. Retaliation. London August 41 The Chinese government has been notified by Britain that no British officers will be allowed to serve in the Chinese Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot
Post Office
Mr. Craft
Chicrxeo
Cuicaso
Mary Augustine
Ziska
London
J. Routh
London Clay Company
London Mills
Board of Public Works
Sun
Indiana
Ohio
Eibirk
West
Streems
Features of Sporting Life Pitchers Sought as Leagues Disband
Cleveland seeks pitchers amid a disbanded New York and Pennsylvania league. Pittsburg will sign Sally from the disbanded New Havens. A potential ball players strike surfaces next year. Umpire Powers is roasted as league troubles loom to be patched next week. Various race and pace results from Jerome Park Greenfield Muncie Lebanon and regional leagues + standings and batteries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Sally
New Havens
Jerome Park
Charlie Post
Reckon
Anna B
Kingmaker
Beck
Greenfield
Clara T
Reuben
Maud Clay
Belle Hamlin
Globe
Justina
Springfield
Mass
Muncie
Labellia
Lady Vice
Lince
Sioux City
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Lebanon
Harry Hornet
Long Boy
Belle Harrison
Chicago
Vickery
Schriver
Gruber
Zimmer
Philadelphia
Rusie
Clarkson
Buckley
Kline
Esper
Clements
Leg
Cincinnati
Baldwin and Miller
Rhines
Harrington
Boston
Brooklyn
Nichols
Bennett
Carruthers and Daily
Association
St. Louis
Viewing the Holy Coat Exhibition Opens in Treves
Thousands of pilgrims flood Treves as the holy coat exhibition opens in the cathedral. The garment sits in a glass case atop a marble staircase, flanked by two Knights of Malta. Pontifical services, over 100 priests, and a large procession mark the unveiling as thousands pass to admire and seek healing. Visitors are told to stay one day due to the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treves
Knights of Malta
Charged Against Cyrus Wann in Court
In police court Cyrus Wann faced assault and battery with intent to rape a 10 year old girl. Emma Wann, living at 203 W Ocbiost, testified he enticed her upstairs and attempted to assault her. Dr Earp confirmed the account. Wann’s case was continued to next week for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Wann
Nan
Mon
Emma Wann
W. Ocbiost
Visit of French Fleet to England Garners Warm Feeling
London reports the French squadron’s visit to England has sparked entertainments and goodwill. Queen’s Osborne banquet honored officers with toasts to Queen Victoria and President Carnot. The German emperor’s stance eased fears of offense, stating he would welcome a visit from the Kiel squadron.
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William
London
England
Osborne House
Carnot
Trench
Kiel
Two convicts killed while attempting escape in penitentiary
Walla Walla, Aug. 21. Convicts in the penitentiary made a desperate escape bid but were stopped by the warden. One gunfight left Gleason mortally wounded and John Mortis killed. two others were seriously hurt as guards responded. Mayor and public works discussion follow regarding brick contracts and paving methods.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Power
Wra
Gleason
John Mortis
ABC
Scientists Split on Col Dyrenforti Rain Induction Study
Washington reports interviews with prominent scientists about Col. Dyrenforti’s rain induction experiments. Most view the work as blind experimentation with outcomes that may be either successful or unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. Dyrenforti
Turbulent war news and leisure notes cross Europe and America
Reports from Chile describe rebel advances in the south while a reassuring letter to tenants eases tensions at Dillon. Burmah faces gloomy harvest prospects as Count Moltke’s war history nears publication. Patti plans an American operatic tour under Abbey’s management next winter. A Polish count shot and killed his mistress then himself in a grim incident. Austria sees massive rockfalls with dozens dead. The Brussels socialist congress endorses strikes and boycotts with arbitration urged otherwise. Schwarzenau maneuvers will be attended by the Emperor and Von Caprivi. reporters except Official Gazette scrupulously kept out. A dusty rail ride to a distant resort contrasts with Fairview Park delights and Sherman's lunch pavilion.
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Dillon
Treir
Burmah
Count von Moltke
Patti
America
Abbey
Baron Zedlitz Neulirch
Liepsic
Lizzie Meisener
Austria
Brussels
Schwarzenau
Germany
von Caprivi
Ecountee
Gaul and Wormwood Mayor's Court Case Dragged By Adjourning
In a tense city court scene on Thursday night and Friday morning the Gaul case drew a crowd as attorneys sparred over who would try the case. Mayor Sullivan initially refused, Moores pressed for a substitute, and W. A. Ketcham finally presided at 2 pm after a long adjournment. The dispute centered on jurisdiction and who could act as prosecutor, with spectators and officials speculating until the trial proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gaul
Martin Huge
Merrill Moores
Sullivan
Billy
Herod
Smith
Wright
Moores
Howland
Colbert
Alexity
Spn
Gaul
W. A. Ketcham
Mr. Moores
Mr. Ketcham
Ketcham
John W. Kern
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Incog troupe arrives in town amid cool weather
Grand-Chas and Dickson in the Incog Park Soap bubble troupe reached Denison Thursday evening and settled in for the performance. Chicago Mail notes Nat Goodwin will open the season at the Timmerman opera house after a recent New York engagement drawing standing room only. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for aging recovery. New sideboards at Wm. Eler's.
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Chas
Dickson
Park
Tncog
Denison
Chicago Mail
Nat Goodwin
Timmerman Opera House
Goodwin
New York
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MR. Force
Alliance
Indiana AT the Fair
P. L. Chambers
Pennsylvania-st
Dobu Turner
Gilmore
Chamel
A. B Meyer & Co
American Watch Club Co
Penn
Striegers
Geyssa
Key West
West Indies
Weather Bureau
Sullivan and Taggart
Thomas Doergn
Him
Sporting Lif
Eried
Fairview Park
Sherman
Mayor EN Police
Bullivan
Henry C. Vannatta
Brussells
Senate Jriday
Helena
Mont
Black Bear
Coecur de Alen County
William Janz
G. A. McNeil
Robert Blackburn
Alexander Barton
Hood
Eler’a
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