Did They Elide? Ruth Howell Mystery With Redpath
Cincinnati Aug 22 reports a missing Ruth Howell of Springfield and rumors she eloped with Indiana University professor J C Redpath. Redpath denies elopement, cites accidental meeting in New York, while Howell’s relatives push for inquiry and possible arrest, Bailey withdraws charges in Greencastle statements.
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Cincinnati
Redpath
Howell Pierce
Springfield
South Charleston
Redpsi
Indiana University
Ruth Howell
Miss Howell
New York City
Methodist General Conference
Gil
Greencastle
Ind
J. C. Redpath
Ruth “Howell
THE
SUN
J. OC. Redpath
George Bailey
Bailey
Spi
J.C. Redpath
John C. Redpath
Biely's misstep sparks talk of German empire break
Brevin Aug 22 The leading papers report that changes in the Württemberg army since Emperor William's rise have caused a sensation. Several capable generals have resigned rather than be reshaped. Bavaria Saxony and Württemberg armies are under their kings and resent William's interference. Some say forces are at work that could break up the German empire.
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Worces
Brevin
Wurtemberg
William
Bavaria
Saxony
Wertemburg
Germany Faces Tumult as Elections Near
In Berlin on August 22 special dispatches describe extraordinary interest as the government acts to secure a victory for the new emperor. Germany is in turmoil not seen in years and citizens anticipate political shifts ahead of the elections.
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Berlin
Germany
Police Court Fines Man for Wife Beating in Public Case
Justice Smock fined Robert Fairhead twenty five dollars and costs in the police court for whipping his wife. Neighbors testified he whips her habitually. The judge postponed a separate case against Martin Moran for selling liquor after 11. Also listed are five cases against Contractor Gibney of the gas trust for ordinance violations, not heard until Mayor Denny returns from the lakes.
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Justice Smock
Robert Fairhead
Fairhead
Bates St
Martin Moran
Gibney
Smith
Gas ‘Trust
Denny
Lakes
Bridges Swept Away By Floods Halting Western Rail Lines
Wheeling West Virginia reports on August 22 that all B and O trestles replaced after July floods are down again. Elm Grove 180 foot iron bridge collapsed and dam age pegged at 350000. Pan Handle and B and U lines wrecked with no trains expected this week. River runs high at 80 feet as rain continues headwaters.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Elm Grove
Washington, Pa
Panhandle
Warring Reps Rally at Wisconsin State Convention
Milwaukee August 22 factions clash at the Republican state convention with intense sentiment and wired efforts to nominate a governor candidate. Granger candidate W D Heard is favored for the nomination.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
W. D. Heard
Granger
Railroad wreck near Springfield injures four
A through train leaving Indianapolis at 9 last night was wrecked Wednesday evening between Springfield and Columbus on the C and 8 C. Two coaches and one sleeper threw bottom side up. Four persons were badly injured.
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Indianapolis
Springfield
Here
Columbus
Fires Strike Three Tenements in Chicago
Unknown fiends started three fires in three Clark Street tenement houses Wednesday morning. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the blazes after hard work with all inmates escaping. The trial of Robert Burt and Robert Long for swindling Zachariah Bush of 1500 continues in criminal court as jurors are seated and Bush testifies.
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Curcaco
Clarkst
Cou
Robert Burt
Robert Long
Zachariah Bush
Borun
Henry N. Spaan
Bush
Hea
Coroner hears further testimony in Hoffmann Petero case
Monday testimony centered on the relation between the two principal defendants. Mrs Ben Petero testified to their friendship before the shooting. She quoted Hoffmann as saying to Ben I this is what I wanted to do. Elizabeth Addington, affianced to Jim Petero, corroborated the story along with Hou Petero, the other eye witness.
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Hoffmann-Petero
Ben Petero
Ter Hoffmann
Ben
Elizabeth Addington
Jim Fetero
Hou Petero
Afghan rebellion grows as troops summoned to front
The rebel lion in Afghanistan is proving very serious, and a large force of troops has been summoned to the scene. The report from Bompray on August 22 notes mounting imperial concern as insurrection intensifies and authorities mobilize additional units to quell the rising challenge.
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Bompray
Afghanistan
City Life Notes and Local Ventures
The German Catholic benevolent society plans an excursion to Cincinnati via C H D next week. Delphi cooperative lime company and K of L filed articles of association, capital stock 3000 dollars. Three members of the Two Johns company total 360 pounds with weights 300 to 340. American tourists from St Louis and St Joseph Mo visited Bates house. they tour summer resorts. Niagara excursions report strong interest this year. Indianapolis traffic by rail shows G H D 334 passengers, L BE W 138, L B W 212. John Lowe, arrested for assaulting Constable Biggs, was tried and acquitted after Biggs claimed assault at the police court.
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German Catholic Benevolent Society
Cincinnati
Delphi Co-Operative Lime Company
K. of L
Johns” Company
Jeading
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Bates House
Lowe
Biggs
Detroit-Indianapolis duel rained out and fought to finish
In Indianapolis on August 21 heavy rain reduced attendance to 400 as Detroit and Indianapolis battled across a soggy field. Schoeneck debuted for Detroit with mixed results while Twitchell powered the visitors with a late three run effort, yielding a 8-5 Detroit win after a tense late rally.
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Shreve
Buckley
Gruber
Bennett
Glasscock
Hoosiers
Ganzel
Bassett
Seery
Hanlon
McGeachy
Schoeneck
Brouthers
Sutcliff
White
Ganzer
Denny
Hines
Twitchell
Campau
Hassett
Gafizel
MccGeachy
Hives
Detroit
Brouther
Hank
Mcteady
Suteliff
Scheneck
Tanzel
Laniels
Janzel
McGeedy
Jerry
Detroits
Mac
Sheeneck
Gazazel
R Buckley
Bace
Leavenworth's White Caps Terror in Crawford County
Long feature describes Leavenworth Ohio river town life and a brutal White Caps gang. It details mob violence including two women whipped, Morris Moreland's gunfire at assailants, and subsequent rumors about Gregory and Morgan being shot with birdshot, casting doubt on the alleged injuries.
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Leaverworth
Leavenworth
Ohio River
Corydon
Marengo
Crawford County
White Caps
Strik
Moreland
Moreland’s
William S.gregory
Marietta
Floyd Morgan
Morgan
White Cap
Gregory
Labor Day Program Tensions Rise Over Political Influence
A Indianapolis dispute over the Labor Day demonstration accuses the Siihe Journal of turning the event partisan. Committee member claims the paper seeks to drag Chandler into the program while Bynum insists his address will be nonpolitical and centered on labor in Congress.
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Siihe Journal
Bynum
Indianapolis Car
Chandler
National Congress
Knight of Labor
Car-Works
Indianapolis
Rot So Bad for Tinchner In Hendricks County Race
A Hendricks County man told a Marion Henderson paper that Tinchner will win the Republican vote easily this year. He credits past support to Republican alignment and predicts limited voter scratching, saying Mitchell must secure Marion votes to stand a chance at re election.
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Tinchner
Hendricks County
Marion
Hendricks
Harry
Mitchell
London Papers Comment on Fisheries Treaty Debates
Lorpon Aug 22 special report notes morning papers splash headlines about a defeat of the fisheries treaty. Editorials in evening papers are lengthy and partisan, with conservative tones dominating most articles.
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London
Lorpon
Bette
Ingenious Trick Increases Value Of Dollar Bills
Marshal Murphy of Terre Haute arrived Tuesday night with Christina Keefer who was arrested here for raising one dollar bills by pasting cigar label naughts on them to make tens. She passed several before detection.
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Marshal Murphy
Terre Haute
Christina Keefer
Storms Cause Wide Damage and Communication Breakdowns
Damaged dispatch from New York reports Tuesday night heavy storms causing extensive damage across the country. Communication from the city is nearly cut off, with especially severe impact to western regions.
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Sterns
New York
Harrison Visits Middle Bass Island Amid Public Curiosity
Gen. Harrison arrives by yacht Sigma at Middle Bass Island to a guarded, exclusive retreat. Visitors and excursion boats crowd in from Cleveland, Toledo, and Detroit, as locals hope he stays secluded to avoid political pressure and media attention while enjoying the island's luxury and historic sites.
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Middle Bass Island
Harrison
Sigma
Berdan
Lake Erie
Middle Bass Club
Gen. Harrison
Putin Bay
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Ohio
Michigan
Middle Bass
Phil Sheridan
Potter Palmer
Marshal Tield
Chicago
Robert Lincoln
South Bass
Sandusky
Webbe
Mother Hubbard
Perry
Island of
Gibraltar
Jay Cooke
Jay
Put-in-Bay
Commodore Perry
John Brown
Darnell Proposes Advisory Committee in Light Contract Probe
Councilman Darnell delays starting the inquiry into sugar use in the light contract until aldermen appoint a co‑leader for the council committee. He plans to name two citizens to an advisory panel and will seek testimony from all councilmen and aldermen. Darnell says this plan is best.
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Darnell
Piawm
City Grain Market Report and Commodities Prices
Inspector's report lists wheat 38 cars, corn 13, oats 7, hay 2. out corn 1. Bids on call show No 2 red wheat 8 1/2 cents, No 2 white corn 下さい, oats prices steady with demand. No 1 white corn 47 cents, No 2 white 45 cents, No 2 mixed 43 1/4. U. S. Yards Indianapolis notes hogs 2,000, cattle 10 cars, sheep 3 cars. Telegraph markets echo price updates in Chicago, Cincinnati, and New York with wheat around 9 3/4 to 9 1/2 cents futures and nearby moves. Excursion to Oskaloosa via B and W route offered September 3 to 10 at one fare, tickets good 30 days.
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WeEpnespar
U. S
Indianapolis
Oskaloosa
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
George Butler
B.& W. Toute
Mix Nols-St
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