Bursted Banks Driven to Ruin by a Woman
A Michigan bank defalcation triggers a nationwide money rush as Charles Waldron absconds with both banks. Farmers rush to withdraw, hundreds gather, and Waldron’s scheme unfolds through loans, farm sales, and a swift escape to Canada. The motive is linked to a married woman, Mrs. Bidwell, with associates and a lawyer implicated.
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Clark
Reading
Northrup
Waldron
Charley Waldron
Charles Waldron
Northrop
Detroit
Chicago
Hillsdale
Canada
Hillsdale Bank
Langtry to Sail for Europe After Train Accident
New York reports Mrs. Langtry will follow Fred Gebhardt to Europe on Saturday after canceling a western tour due to difficulties in securing a brief company. She declined a Grand Opera House engagement in September. Gebhardt reportedly left on a Champagne voyage to see his sister.
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Lily Langtry
Europe
New York
Gebhardt
Hartford Banker Dies by Suicide at Bank
Joseph Breed assistant cashier at the Hartford bank suicided Wednesday morning with a razor. Officials declined to discuss the reason. Acton fair opens Tuesday drawing large crowds. Candidates from both parties plan to attend the country folk event on Thursday.
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Hartford
Joseph Breed
Hartford Bank
Acton
Florists exhibit and gas displays draw fair interest
State fair adds attraction with florist exhibits promising extra displays and natural gas use. Fifteen acres are set aside for machinery and exhibits. Evening entertainments are planned by D. H. Baldwin & Co on Wednesday and Model Clothing Company on Thursday. The Cry of the Poor notes rising bread prices as small crops tighten costs in London.
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D. H. Baldwin & Co
Model Clothing Company
London
Pension Vetoes Spark Campaign Document Plan
The Pension Department contemplates a detailed campaign document to defend President Cleveland's pension vetoes. Commissioned by Pension Commissioner Black and government clerks, the item aims for wide distribution in western states, notably Indiana and Illinois, amid rising opposition.
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Nerw
York
the Tribune
Washington
Cleveland
Black
Indiana
Tlinois
Blaine Responds to Cleveland Tariff Message
The American Magazine will publish Blaine’s reply next month asserting Cleveland’s tariff message undermines American railroads. Blaine contends free trade harms transportation companies and that iron wool coal and salt admission would aid British vessels at American expense.
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Brooklyg
American
Blaine
Ves’sele
Cleveland
Gill seeks divorce in Vanderbilt linked suit
William Fearing Gill, who wed Edith Gwynn in June, plans to sue for divorce. After the marriage, his wife was urged to leave him by her relatives, sparking negotiations with the Vanderbilt family. Society monitors potential settlements as details emerge.
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New York
William Fearing Gi
Edith Gwynn
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gill
Vanderbilts
Depot Fire Destroys Chicago Union Depot
Fire at the union depot at Canal and Adamists in Chicago was discovered at 2 a.m. with a out of order alarm system delaying fire crews for half an hour. The blaze raged until 4 a.m. and was later brought under control. Loss amount undetermined.
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Meadway
Chicago
Union
Canal and
Adamists
Prominent Lafayette Official Misappropriates Funds
A local Lafayette figure, Capt. J. B. McCutchen, long a politician and city treasurer, has been found to be short in his accounts by more than $4,090. The disclosure has caused widespread astonishment.
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Lafayette
Ind
J. B. McCutchen
Democrats Likely Nominate Hill by Acclamation
Saratoga August 24. It is conceded the Democrats will renominate David B Hill for governor by acclamation. Cantor of New York will win second place without opposition.
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Saratoga
David B. Hill
Cantor
New York
Vanderbilts likely consolidate western rail lines
Rumor from New York suggests all Vanderbilt lines west of Buffalo will soon be consolidated under single management. Details and official confirmation are not provided, but stock market chatter points to a major reorganization of the railroad network.
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New York
Vanderbilt Lines
Buffalo
Democratic state convention forms stable temporary setup
A Democrat said future Harrison receptions might shift to the hay market east of city hall. Monticello horses suffer glanders with owners offering to fund a state veterinary visit. Dr Morris notes on August 29 that the state convention organized smoothly with no intra ticket fights expected.
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Harrison
Monticello
State Board of Health
Drs Morris
Will Fight the Trust Plans for Calumet & Chicago mill
In Chicago Aug 24 special report notes the Calumet and Chicago Rolling Mill Company will build a large new plant to directly challenge Carnegie's steel trust. The plan envisions expansive works and expanded capacity to compete in the market.
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Coutcago
Calumet & Chicago Rolling Mill Company
Carnegie
Hamburg's Blaze Loss Totals 5 Million
The Steinward fire in Hamburg causes losses estimated at 5,000,000 pounds. Authorities report 18 bodies recovered after the blaze.
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Hamburg
Hamsure
Signal station on Mount Washington to close
WashHineron August 29. The signal service station on Mount Washington will be discontinued due to high costs and small benefits. Nabbed. Carcado August 29. John Deering, posing as an agent for American and English syndicates, was arrested for embezzling $15,000. Albert Gall supplied shades for the new Union Depot.
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Uch
WashHineron
Mount Washington
Carcado
John Deering
Albert Gall
Union Depot
Prize Horses Burned at Remy Stock Farm Disaster
A devastating blaze at Spring Valley stock farm eight miles south of the city, owned by A C Remy and Co, killed eighteen horses including seventeen valuable blooded animals. The 60,000 dollar loss stems from an incendiary fire in the hay mow, with little insurance and most losses borne by the owner.
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Remy
A. C. Remy & Cov
City
Mooresville Pike
George Wilkes
Haing
Spring Valley Stock Farm
J.C. Remy &Co
A. C. Remy
Tyre
SUN
Home
New York
Phoenix
Brooklyn
Elopement Ends in Secret Marriage at Tuscana
W Purcell, a young music dealer, and Miss Iabbie Miller, 11, daughter of farmer Kijas Miller, eloped on a Saturday. They wed in a neighboring town, produced a marriage certificate, but Miller pursued pursuit via a kidnaping warrant. Purcell released. Miller seeks annulment and punishment. The sensational case stirs the community.
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Tuscana
Miller
Purcell
Suits Filed Over Union Depot Blockade Damages
In Marion County, Samuel Moran, Catherine Dantzer, Gertrude Essman, and William Seeger sue the Union Railway Co and the city for 25,000 each, claiming blockage of McNabb and Illinois streets by a new depot cuts off hotel owners from access. Three similar suits were filed last year but not tried. Also notes Marion County teachers institute sessions with debates on reading methods and psychology lectures by Prof Payne and topical geography by Prof Mallory.
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Superior Court
Samuel ©. Moran
Catherine Dantzer
Gertrude Essman
William Seeger
Union Railway Company
McNabb and
Illinois-sts
Marion County
County Teachers’ Institute
Payne
Mallory
Man with fever lands in Philadelphia hospital
A man suffering from a disease similar to yellow fever is hospitalized in Philadelphia after arriving by steamer from Santiago de Cuba.
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Philadelphia
Santiago de Uba
City Life Notes and Local Transactions
The governor remitted an $80 fine on Nehemiah Hill convicted in May of adultery. A Park theater change of bill Thursday substitutes Libby Prison for Ranch King for the rest of the week. Louis Holloway sold the Albert T. Fletcher property on Pennsylvania near Second to Michael Clune for 3000. Matilda L. Southard died at her son in law Ludlum’s residence near Park and St. Clair. Gibney orders gas ditch work is being halted and dangerous ditches filled. The Pennsylvania and Chiosts corner abyss was repaired Wednesday. The city vs Bruder case on the blockhead ordinance went to circuit court with likely appeal to the supreme court. Verdict favored defendant and appeal noted. Parlor Goods at Wm. L. Elder's.
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Nehemiah Hill
Sinner
Liberty
Park Theater
Libby
Louis Holloway
Albert T. Fletcher
Pennsylvania St
Second
Michael Clune
Matilda L. Southard
Joseph E. Ludlum
Park Ave
St. Clair St
Gibney
Pennsylvania
Chiosts
The Czar's Life Attempt on Imperial Family
St Petersburg reports a desperate plot to assassinate the czar. Police arrest fourteen suspects, including women, after a tense confrontation at the imperial palace. Bombs found on some detainees. investigators anticipate further arrests.
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St. Petersburg
Imperial Palace
Examinations in Lotusin City Court Detail Local Trials
Acting Mayor Smock presided over several hearings in the police court with Laura Maich waiving examination in a $150 furniture swindle case while others faced charges of wife whipping and property obstruction. Gibney & Co. were found guilty of obstructing Washington street and failing to extinguish a red light, with fines and costs levied. A crowd packed the criminal court, and Hartpence’s murder trial continued as jurors were secured for a self defense case. Separate pamphlet defends Harrison’s stance on the strike, and Indiana speakers including McKinley and Reed are slated to urge Republican views. Fire damage in Lancaster, Wisconsin, reported eight business losses totaling $40,000.
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Smock
Laura Maich
Born & Co
William Dean
Justice Smock
Gibney & Co
Washington St
Perry
Tre
Gibney and
The
Gas Trust Company
Denny
George Pool
T. J. Hart
Mapleton
Barneclaw
Duncan, Smith & Wilson
Robert Hartpence
William Dunn
Hartpence
Dunn
Julian
Detroit's Day in Dubious Attendance as Brouthers Leads
Detroit under new manager Brouthers notes a sparse crowd at the Hoosiers game. Gruber, Bennett and Denny contribute in the home team's scoring, with key plays by White, Ganzel, Schoeneck, Seery, and Campau. Indianapolis counters through Hines, Daily and Sutliff, but Detroit edges ahead with a late rally including a Brouthers run and Scheffler error.
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Detroit
B. H. Leadley
Brouthers
Gruber
Bennett
Healy
Hoosiers
Hines
Denny
Scery
Twitchell
Bassett
Ren. Mealy
Sutcliff
Glasscock
McVeady
Scheifler
Schoeneck
Diamond
Daily
Campau
Scheffier
Brouthern
Seery
Wiite
Detroits
Ganzel
Pein
Sasely
McGeachy
Sutcliffe
Sheffer
White
Gamzed
Tew
Murch
Brothers
Suteliff
Indianapolis
Bines
Schefftey
Scheffler
Fassett
B.O. Ale
B. B.O.A
E Brouthers
Twitcho
Suteliif
Wgeachy
Cawpau
Ginder
Sheffier
Hea'y
White Aid Brothers
Balle
Twitchill
Daniels
White Caps threaten Corydon as governor acts
In Corydon Indiana Gov Gray moves against the White Caps with indictments and subpoenas. Judge Zenor and Prosecuting Attorney Gwartney receive letters urging full witness cooperation. The fearsome group has terrorized Harrison and Crawford counties with threats to shoot burn and hang, causing local juries to acquit and witnesses to bow to fear. The piece notes Corydon’s size and stubborn inaction, and predicts renewed vigor in the courts if higher authorities pursue the case.
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Corxynor
Ind
Splcor
Zenor
William T. Zenor
Third Judicial Circuit
Corydon
Isaac P. Gray
Reinhart
Gwartney
Gov. Gray
Pang
Sun
Harrison
Crawford
White Cap
White Caps
Seerstetter
Funk & Funk
M. W. Funk
Forest Fires Threaten Michigan Villages Survivors Seek Aid
Reports from the burning country near Nadeau and Carney say Mumford is gone while most of Carney and Nadeau are saved. Residents returning from Powers will rebuild, though many have no funds and rely on neighborly charity as insurance is nonexistent and little remains from burned structures.
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Negaunfe
Mich
Nadeau
Carney
Mumford
Powers
Boy breaks neck, dies after fall in Scottspore
Four year old son of Isaac Hawn fell from a fence in Broke lis Neck Scottspore Indiana on Tuesday and died instantly. Harvey a member of the R. R. Club and others will speak at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Dillon Street this evening.
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Lis
Scottspore
Ind
Augues Bolt
Isaac Hawn
Harvey
R. R. Club
Virginia Avenue
Dillon Street
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Maine
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Ohio
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Athletics
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