Their Funds Secured What the Receiver Says of the Transaction
A long report covers rumors about funds once tied to the defunct Indianapolis national bank. It notes a need to verify if the order’s $382,000 was secured, the role of Treasurer Vaughey, and inquiries by an investigating committee. Receiver Hawkins cautions no confirmed recoveries and anticipates two weeks to schedule bank assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Odd Fellows
Indianapolis National Bank
John Cockrum
James A. Wildman
Enoch G. Hogate
Vaughey
Tur Sun
Hawkins
Indianapolis National
Haughey
Tu Sun
Capital National Bank
Capital National
Rexford
R. B. F. Pierce
Charles F. Mayer
Siaughey
Nankinsot
Washington
Department of Justice
Duke Ernest Dead- Bernuin August 23
Duke Ernest of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha died last midnight at Reinhardsbrunn Coburg castle. Born 1818, he succeeded to the duchy throne in 1544. childless, the succession passes to Duke of Edinburgh, brother of Duke Ernest, making him a German prince. Michael Powers and John Haly fought in a saloon brawl on August 14. Haly prevailed, Mike struck back with a steel square, Judge Cox sentenced Mike to two years and a $10 fine.
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Ernest
Bernuin
Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha
Reinhardsbrunn- Coburg
Saxe-Coburg-Saltfeld
Duke of
Edinburg
Victoria
Michaels Frank
Michael Powers
John Haly
Jack Christian
Haly
Mike
Cox
Grand jury indicts near 100 gamblers in Sullivan
The special grand jury on Wednesday afternoon returned indictments against nearly 100 gamblers and their houses are being closed. Consternation spread among gamblers as the district dealt with the crackdown. In London, the Siamese paid 3,000,000 francs demanded by France's ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Curcaco
Siam
London
France
Treachery Drops Out In High Stakes Poll Tactics
Republicans reveal a staged executive committee of disgruntled voters amid race drama. Letters promising “valuable services” reach targets while poll books vanish and figures shift with partisan aim. Election commissioners named. Ross Hawkins and Albert Sahm to represent parties. City Clerk Abrams serves on the board, with Councilman Murphy citing a thief and challenging proof of alleged GOP hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Democratic Committee
Ross Hawkins
Albert Sahm
Abrams
John Kent sued for divorce after alleged cruelty
John Kent a bartender on Washington Street was fined ten dollars by the cadi for assaulting his wife. His wife filed for divorce Wednesday alleging frequent strikes, dish throwing, and cruelty. She seeks the child, a thousand dollars alimony, and a restraining order to keep furniture from removal. Married in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kent
W. Washington-st
Cadi
John
City board actions on sidewalks bridges and streets
The Board of public works ordered the engineer to draft specs for vacating the alley north of Prospect street from Reid to John streets and to solicit estimates for improvements. A petition for water mains on Linden street from Prospect to Orange was filed, and Charles and Fred Mayer were authorized to lay cement sidewalks around their Washington street building. Petitions for electric lights at several intersections were presented but not acted on. Concerns about brick quality on Second Street between Meridian and Tennessee led to an engineer investigation.
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P. W
Prospect-st
Reid
John-sts
Linden-st
Prospect
Orange-st
Chas
Fred Mayer
Washington St
East
Walnut-sts
Superior
St. Joseph-sts
Parkave
Butler-sts
Secondst
Meridian
Tennessee
Order Makes Perpetual Restraining Hammond Electric Line
Judge Baker in federal court made perpetual the order restraining Hammond electric railway from entering Michigan Central right of way removing tracks or crossing them until a permission contract is entered. The decree covers crossing of tracks by electric cars wiring and watchers at crossings. The garbage contractor Jameson suit against outside garbage collectors did not materialize as hearing date was set without Judge Brown present.
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Baker
Federal Court
Hammond Electric Railway Company
Michigan Central Railway
Jameson
Judge Brown
Wedneday
Non union clash at Chartiers plant injures striker
In Pittspung on Wednesday at the Lockhart Iron and Steel plant a fight between non union and union workers left striker Joseph Brownhill shot in the shoulder by Char Snyder a non union man. Brownhill’s wound is serious and Snyder is under arrest.
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Pittspung
Lockhart Iron and Steel Company
Chartiers
Chas, Snyder
Joseph Brownhill
Snyder
Delta Tau Delta Convention Opens at Denison House
The Delta Tau Delta convention began at the Denison house on Wednesday morning with E R Keith delivering an address of welcome and W B Summers replying. Committees were appointed and reported in the afternoon.
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Delta Tau Delta
Denison House
E.R. Keith
Summers
First Meeting of the Ways and Means Committee
Washington August 23 The house debated silver repeal with Stone Covert Fitch Dalzell Ryan and Hatch expressing varying views. Senator Pasco proposed a three person commission to fix the gold silver ratio. The president sent Dodge as assistant attorney general. The Ways and Means committee held its first meeting with all members present and prepared to form subcommittees and a tariff plan.
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Washington
House
Stone
Pennsylvania
Covert
New York
Fitch
Dalzell
Pasco
Florida
Senate
West
H. E. Dodge
Wisconsin
William A. Maury
Peffer
Committee On Ways and Means
Wilson
Reuter Springer
Bread and Work Crises Across Cities Face Unemployed
Reports from Cariaco Mitcsav KEnN Pitrspurne and Denver describe unions and councils arranging employment programs funding public works for 25 000 men and pledges to guard workers amid strikes. A hungry crowd in Mitcsav KEnN calls on mayor and city leaders to press Congress for relief while others ship flour and potatoes to the unemployed.
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Cariaco
Mitcsav Kenn
Washington
Pitrspurne
Kas
Santa Fe Coal Company
Citizens’ Committee
Denver
New York
Hackmen Arrested Test Ordinance On Union Station
Two hackmen were arrested on Wednesday for soliciting customers at Union station. The council had recently granted side hackmen permission to operate, but the ordinance is now set to be tested in court.
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Union Station
Premium Disappears in New York Gold Market
The New York market reports a gold inflow of 350000 from Europe on Wednesday. Currency premiums have dropped to 144 percent and are expected to vanish soon, signaling a stabilizing financial climate.
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New York
Europe
Lumber Showers Clash Sparks Injuries in Tonawanpa Fight
In Tonawanpa New York on August 23 a fierce clash occurred between union and non union lumber showers. Many were wounded and police were summoned to restore order.
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Tonawanpa, N. Y
PELL DEAD IN HIS TRACKS Foreman Michael Dunndan Dies on Bates Street
Patrick Dunndan, foreman of a street gang, collapsed on Bates Street near Pine Street about 10 am Wednesday. An autopsy showed cerebral hemorrhage. He was 45, in good health, and left a family. His body was moved to his home at 158 Bleek Street.
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Patrick Dunndan
Bates-st
Pine
Dunadan
Jim
Beck
Bleekst
Vast Improvement Over Pepy’s Celebrated Work
Aug 23. A satirical broadside mocks Mr Pepys and praises a local figure’s sharp wit and leadership. It cites Napoleon and Caesar as small in stature but mighty, and recounts a sketched political edict against foreign gamblers during an encampment. It notes a ruse to lure democrats and a controversy over gifts, ending with a jab at Tom Taggart and party malcontents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale Denny
Chigger
Napoleon Bonaparte
Julius Ceasar
Patsy Gorman
Tom Taggart
Tom
Yom
Sullivan
Cleveland Denounced In Austin Mass Meeting Riot
A mass meeting in Austin on August 23 nearly erupted in violence when Col Fault a Hogg Democrat urged free coinage and condemned President Cleveland. Clark and Hege Democrats clashed with Fault while populists joined. Pandemonium reigned as attendees fled and threats of bloodshed loomed. Resolutions were proposed but no action taken by midnight.
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Austin
Tex
Col. Fault
Hogg
Cleveland
Unclaimed Goods Sale Sparks Odd Finds on Washington Street
A Tuesday sale of unclaimed items opposite the state hours drew a large crowd. A woman paid 50 cents for a package containing last year's samples, another bought a parcel for 40 cents and uncovered two skeletons, another found tea samples in a bundle after paying 30 cents, and a man bought an old satchel with two good suits inside.
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Washington St
Counterfeit Label Case Involving Tobacco Dealer
Joseph M. Ryder of West Washington Street were found with counterfeit union cigar labels in his possession. The case was heard in criminal court with a plea in abatement and a state demurrer, both continued. Ryder's assignment blamed a boycott by the cigar makers union for his failure.
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Joseph M. Ryder
W. Washington St
Ryder
Cigar Makers’ Union
Cholera cases rise in Rorre dam area
RORRERMADAM Aug 24 two new cholera cases and one death reported in the city. Public health officials monitor with precautionary measures as cases emerge in the district.
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King
Encampment Notes Bring Michigan Troops New Quarters
A. Cornell assistant quartermaster general of the department of Michigan visited the city on Wednesday to arrange for additional quarters for Michigan men. He resides in Ionia, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cornell
Department of Michigan
Michigan
Ionia
Mich
Johnston's Fast Time Sparks Racing Confidence
World renowned cyclist John S Johnson arrives in Indianapolis for Thursdays big mile international with rivals Zimmerman Tyler Taylor among entries. He defends his 1 56 mile record amid questions over wind aided conditions while riders praise the Bates house welcome and Lantern Parade decor prizes loom for Wednesday night.
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Indianapolis
John 8. Johnson
Independence
Bates House
Zimmerman
Johnson
Tyler
Taylor
Donahue
Sun
Independence Track
Windle
Crooks
Bode
Fair Grounds
Sanger
E. Ohiost
Delaware
Met Here to be Married in Denison Hotel Ceremony
R. J. Glover a prosperous young merchant of Waveland Indiana and Miss Josie Foster of Cincinnati were married at the Denison hotel on Wednesday forenoon. They met here by agreement and traveled to Chicago at eleven o'clock. C. A. Milligan of Waveland acted as best man and Miss Lizzie Farr of Cincinnati as bridesmaid. Dr. Thompson tied the knot.
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R. J. Glover
Waveland
Ind
Josie Foster
Cincinnati
Denison Hotel
Chicago
C. A. Milligan
Lizzie Farr
Dr. Thompson
Fire destroys two grocers in Long Branch
Fire swept through Lone Branch on Wednesday morning, destroying Town ley & Co s and Kroeners grocery stores in the main business block. Loss estimated at $15 000. Local authorities investigate cause.
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Long Branch
Lone Branch
N.J
Townley & Co.’s and Kroeners
Quarantine Declared on Vessels From Russian Ports
Turkish government imposes a quarantine on ships arriving from Russia due to cholera. Foreign commissioners and correspondents depart on a Milwaukee and St. Paul train for a western wheat-field tour through Delaware West Virginia Buffalo and western New York. Concerts and speeches featured. Marshal Murphy Lieuts Barker Miller and Hans Rehfeldt awarded bravery medals for an incident at a cold storage building.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
West
Delaware
West Virginia
Buffalo
New York
Marshal Murphy
Barker
Miller
Hans Rehfeldt
Challenge to cure torpid liver with Simmons Liver Regulator
A public challenge promises a lasting cure for torpid liver that resists ordinary remedies, asserting that regular use of Simmons Liver Regulator as directed will overcome the condition. The notice appeals to readers seeking a guaranteed remedy.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Come Home Mr Hase ly Litigation Follows the Abscondine
Albert W Wishard assignee of the South side building and loan association sues Charles R Hasely and William Mohs on Hasely bond of 5000 alleging he embezzled funds from dues and fines after January 1590 appointment as secretary fled the country and cannot be found seeking 10000 in damages plus interest. Tax Commission reports state railroad properties in the state totaling four railroads with rolling stock and improvements assessed higher than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Wishard
Jadgis
Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Challenger Comings Loxpox Valyrie Sails for America
Lord Dunraven's cutter Valkyrie sailed from Southampton for the United States on Wednesday as the challenger for the American Cup.
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Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Southamton
United States
Fragmented 19th century notices mix city life and legal woes
An assorted clippings page reports arrests for alleged crimes including assault on a mother, a missing wage dispute, and a string of minor legal actions. It mentions public events from church gatherings to a Berlin sculptor visit, fire alarms, an automobile-era accident, and local marriage licenses among a collage of brief notices, ads, and obituaries.
Boies Confirmed as Nominee for Iowa Governor
Des Moines and Des Moines nearby towns host a Democratic conclave as Horace Boies is poised to be renominated for governor amid protests over the liquor question and a pro silver platform. Delegates applaud his candidacy while critics attack McKinley era policies and blue laws, with looming party unity through potential informal ballots.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Degemocracy
Henry Boies
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Vollmer
Republican Party
Drs Morsis
Committee On
Guv. Boies
Des Moins
Boias
Ruis
Boies
SECRUSTS FROM CHICAGO AND NEW YORK AUSSIE UNEASY
New York report says 5000 anarchists from Chicago may arrive to aid agitation. Chicago dispatch says no foundation for 6000 figure and many cannot pay fare. Police blocked meetings Wednesday. Shelbyville sensation as Mrs Runsche, wife of a butcher, bound over for stealing 45 dollars from farmer O Toole, arousing local shock.
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New York
Wednnesday
Chicago
Shelbyville
Bubleyville
Ind
John Runsche
O'Toole
Mirst Runsche
Cholera Strikes Missouri Woman Near Wallington
A Wallington area report says Mrs. Mary Landrum died Wednesday from sporadic cholera near Wallington Missouri. The attending physician, a veteran of two epidemics, confirms sporadic cholera as the cause of death. In Arkansas, Siftup Rock notes Capt A B Blythe, Miller county sheriff, is $17000 short in his accounts and has surrendered his property.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Wallingto
Mary Landrum
Wallington
Siftup Rock
Ark
A. B. Blythe
Miller County
Weather Outlook Warm With Showers Later
Warm and fair conditions give way to increasing clouds with light showers Wednesday night and Thursday in local areas.
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Warkegan
Madison, Genesee, Clayton and
Statests
Keeler
Roderick Keeler
Roderick
Wm. F. Piel Company
Republican Committee
South Side
Martin Murphy
Murphy
Smith
Joyce
D. T. U. Convention
Wm. L. Eiders
Ways and Brians Committee
Bridget Pendergast
Insane Hospital
Hackmen
Pell
Michael Dunndan
Mr. Pepy
Texas
Johnston
Madie
MR. Hasely
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South-side Loan Association
Cily Lites
Colbert
John Shearer
Sheight
Christian Endeavor Society
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Olive and
Pleasantsts
Max Kruse
Berlin
A. Dejug
Munich
Webster
Munta
N. Pennsylvania St
Wiliams
MN. Trinoig St
Battle Creek
Caldwell
Millersville
Retail Merchants’ Association
Peter R. Perine
Chas. Lambur
Tippecanoe Club
John H. Harrison
Wm. H. Richardson
Richardson
Jacob
Knights of Honor
William
Key UH. Beckner
Beckner
N, Illinois St
Frank
Helwig
Mary Varn Cleave
Justice
Binrus
Elmer
Clara Ely
Mary Conway
James
Mia
Remoor
Clemens
Angeline Bowler
W. M
Matilda Goold
Ira
Maggie Rain
Joseph
Ida Keeman
Amanda Lowe
Henry
Mary Trimpe
Kate Dmily
Sarah Showacker
George
Jimons Adams
Darius
Mary Lewis
Emma Dewald
Samuel Lewis
Major Edmunson
Magrie Rainey
Julia Rainey
Mamie Griffin
Milton Cashill
Addie Nalmner
Reuben Jamison
Hannah Webster
Joseph Morton
America McGarvey
Joseph R. Glover
Hilda Foster
Fred Pruitt
Ona Branhhard
Osborn L. McGill
Emma L. Bergman
Bert A. Boyd
Frances If, Geyer
Iowa Democrats
Secrusts
Hood
Hoop
Smith’s Dye Works
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