Awful Experience of the Steamer Spree Passengers
In Queenstown the Steamer Spree was found with a broken shaft ten feet from the end and a dangerous condition as it rode the sea. Passengers endured mental suffering during attempts to reach help while Evangelist Moody led prayers and services. The ship nearly capsized, listing heavily and sinking to the harbor deck level. passengers rewarded the crew with a purse.
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Queenstown
Lake Huron
Evangelist Moody
Gail
Ike Hieron
Quzenstows
Spree
President Harrison Considers Indianapolis Home Return
An Indiana gas-belt gentleman, friend of President Harrison, met the president at the White House. The talk touched on politics and the president’s aged appearance and private sorrows. The visitor says Harrison plans to return to Indianapolis, resume law practice, and work as a counsellor in a firm that may include Miller, Elam, Ford, and Winter, appearing in courts only for important cases.
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Indiana
Washington
Harrison
White House
Indianapolis
Attorneygen, Miller
John BD
Elam
Ford
Cleveland Home Again Be Does His Best to Mecape the Gaping Crowd
Cleveland arrived in Jersey City at 7 32 Monday morning after leaving Exmore at 10 30 Sunday evening. He came alone, dodged reporters after claiming a hunting trip, crossed Cortlandt Street ferry, and reached the slip where a carriage carried him home.
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New York
Cleveland
Jeragey City
Exmore
Engines Collide at Hast Street Crossing
Two Big Four switch engines collided while attempting to pass on the same track near Hast Street crossing. Both were ditched and badly wrecked, but no injuries occurred. Report notes no flagman at the dangerous crossing and suggests one should be present.
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Hast St
No French Cabinet Formed by Paris Leader Perier
Paris reports Cassimir Perier, like M Bresson, unable to form a cabinet after discussions. The political stalemate underscores ongoing instability in the French government as leaders stall on forming a new administration.
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Paris
Cassimir Perier
M. Bresson
Ordinance Aims Tax on Gas and Water Firms Faces Opposition
The council will consider a tax ordinance on gas and water companies Monday night, with efforts to defeat it. Indy Light and Power vice president Caven denounced the move, saying higher costs would raise prices and drive industry to rival towns, risking lower dividends. He warned against overtaxing the chief local prosperity source.
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Caven
Indianapolis Leht and Power Company
Indianapolis
Tragedy and Violence Reported in Three States
A Hunting accident in Indiana kills Nathan Lawson's son after a shot scatters into the groin. In Nebraska a man named James Cooper goes amuck, wounds two men, and is killed by a sheriff. Wisconsin reports two Chippewa Indians to be tried in federal court for the murder of Boneash and his squaw on the Onida Reservation.
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Baiell
Wasasa
Ind
Nathan Lawson
Mapisox
Wis
United States District Court
Boneash
Onida Reservation
Ge fsn't a Murderer. Henry Ludenstnger Adjudged Insane
Sprinereap Ohio December 1 Henry Ludenstnger surrendered to police claiming he poisoned five people and has been adjudged insane and sent to Dayton asylum Madame Diaz to lead a 45 member women's band to the world fair plans to visit the event at her own expense
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Sprinereap
Ohio
Henry Ludenstnger
Dayton
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area with cooler night rain
In creased cloudinesa, slightly warmer Monday, followed by local rains during the night and Tuesday. The Mayor Found Dead Ravine Pa Dec 5. Charles L Evans, the mayor of Heading and a prominent republican lawyer, was found dead Monday.
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Indianapolis
Ravine
Charles L. Evans
Heading
Faith
Jaursvinns
Wis
Fapl
Matthew H. Ashton
Daniel Stone
Local notes from city court and public works update
Missing 15 year old Bertie Barrett prompts city updates as the Southside association seeks 1200 dollars against Thomas Cummings and others. A judge ordered a $1585 judgment against Charles Resner. Various accidents, fines, and a ministers meeting at the Y in the morning are reported along with street repairs and a condemned building at 117 Washington Street. Marriage licenses granted to Franklin E Smith and Sarah B Aflarvis Webster Jolsson and Lida V Dunkin.
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Ministers’ Association
van Buskirk
Carstensen
Leia Sludecker
New York
Palmer St
St. Meridian St
Southside Building and Loan Association
Thomas Cummings
B. of P
Meek and
and Dillon-sts. Binns
Isaac
Sophie Heima
William
Minnie Richardson
Mrs. Modtin
Julius
Mrs. Cox
Robert
Anna Davis
Henry
Effie Schell
Stephen
Mary Kesler
Frank and
Stellan Dagliahi
Lottie Combs
John
Minnie Ross
Mary Wright
Herman
Dertha Himesh
Lena Katzenberg
Benjamin and
Mary Newhouse
Edward Meredith
Mississippi St
Samuel Butcher
Station House
Edward Henry
Coburn St
Mary Nelson
Little Sisters of the Poor
Mary Bass
Vermont St
Franklin E. Smith
Sarah B. Aflarvis
Webster Jolsson
Lida V. Dunkin
Great Storrel B Movement Sparks Sunday Court Ruckus
The police court case details a lively morning with Gambier not notified about the Great Storrel B Movement. A Monday heat, humor, and a concert clash led to arrests and bond, while Isaac Newton faced gravity and a gravity of inquiry near the old yellow bridge.
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Gambier
Indianapolis
Empire Theater
Henneasay
Mesers
Lennox
Osiendur
Monthe Cadi
Pennce
Sadina
Issac Newton
Griunk
Isaac
Old
Yellow Bridge
Hoe
Mother Earth
CG LL. Benton
Cati
Danton
Denton
Dazne
Odrien
Wells
Horge
Sheraton
Ea. Cash
Annie Weathers
Cadi
Fali
Plans for Grand Army encampment off to smooth start
Mr Fortune spoke on organizing the Grand Army encampment to be held here next year. A committee on grounds and sleeping quarters met with him to plan signed blanks for hall owners to provide free sleeping spaces and meeting rooms. Many halls and banks have offered free use. suburbs are preparing. West Indianapolis has secured space for about 1500 attendees.
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Nhar
Fortune
Grand Army
Indianapolis
Halle
Commercial club names road congress delegates
Secretary Fortune announced Monday that H C G Ball George C Beck W F Christian J B Curtis John Furnas N N Gold L P Harland J G Haywood Dr J W Herry C A Enyon C E K Marzifield and C R Smith would represent the Commercial club at the road congress. Opening is set for Tuesday morning with delegates arriving from several towns. Col A A Pops of Boston sent his address ahead due to business, and Gov. Chase will call the congress to order at 10:30. In the state house the House of Representatives session follows.
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Fortune
The
Commercial Club
H.C. G. Ball
George C. Beck
W. F. Christian
J. B. Curtis
John Furnas
N. Gold
L. P. Harland
J. G. Haywood
J. W. Herry
C. A.enyon
C. EK. Marzifield
C. 9
Col. A. A. Pops
Boston
Congress
Gov. Chase
House of Representatives
State House
Fire in Chicago basement frees inmates amid blaze
A boiler fire in a Chicago basement caused extensive damage at a women's home. Confusion allowed 12 of 67 inmates to escape and remain at large. Authorities consider the blaze possibly a plotted jailbreak.
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Erring Womang
TICKERS GET A REPLY From the Big Four telegraphers union
A committee of 21 operators from the Diz Four railroad company arrived in the city to press wage demands on Supt. Peck at the Grand hotel. Meetings prior to the conference showed hopefuls for concessions, with arbitration as a last resort. Peck’s final terms were not disclosed, and further talks were planned for the week as the telegraphers warned they could disrupt service if unsatisfied.
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The
Diz Four Railroad Company
Peck
Grand Hotel
Supt. Peak
Comaunities
Sys
Emydores
Resul
Supt
Tom Sun
Brown
Brows
Big Four
Funeral for Jay Gould Set Monday at 4 PM
Announcement on Saturday says Jay Gould will be buried Monday afternoon at four o'clock. Authorities guard the area to keep cranks away as preparations proceed for the funeral. A man near the Gould mansion offered drinks claiming Gould ruined his father.
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Jay Gould
Gould
Funeral program revival described with hymns and readings
The notice details a revived funeral program including anthems and prayers led by Rev. Dr. Terry and Paxton, readings from Psalms and Corinthians, and hymns like Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee, with viewing by relatives. It preserves period tone and includes quotable remarks on a portrait sitter and other local commentary.
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Sra
Terry
Paxton
Ubert Herkomer
Gould
Herkomer
Jnclement
Dyeing and Cleaning, Smith's Dyeworks
Dyeing and cleaning services advertised at 67.4 Pennsylvania Street offering garment dyeing and fabric cleaning.
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Smith's Dyeworks
Pennsylvania St
GRUBBS INSTRUCTS GRAND JURY IN GRAVES VANDALISM CASE
In Jar7y Indiana on December 5 Judge Grubbs summoned the grand jury to hear findings on the desecration of county soldiers graves. The judge’s full, earnest instructions reflected community concern as the court of inquiry may be superseded and the investigation proceeds with new vigor.
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Grubbs
Court of Inquiry
Ind
Grubs
Gubernatorial Tug of War Shocks Wyoming
In Wyoming on December 5 Acting Gov Barber and rival Osborne clash over control of the gubernatorial office. Barber spends night in the capitol governor's suite then locks Osborne out. Osborne’s supporters guard the lobby. Both claim authority and issue hostile proclamations, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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CunvEennn
Wyo
Barber
Capitol
Funeral services for Albert R. Daker in Boston
Remains of Albert R. Daker who died in Boston Saturday morning arrived in the city Sunday night and were taken to the Scottish Rite hall for the order’s charter. Funeral services conducted by Rev. W. E. Taylor will be held at First Baptist Church Tuesday morning under the auspices of the Masonic order. Baker-Randolph printing employees and about 100 others will attend. Local typographical union drafted resolutions on the death.
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A. & Walter
Albert R. Daker
Boston
City
Big Four Road
Scottish Rite
Pennsylvania St
Order
W. E. Taylor
First Baptist Church
Masonic Order
Baker-Randolph Printing and Lithographing Establishment
Typographical Union
Baker
Explosion Destroys Home. Man Badly Burned Near Hare
John Coler, farmer two miles north of Hare, attempted to light a fire when a terrific explosion blew the stove apart and wrecked the room. Doors and windows torn from their fittings. Coler severely burned and likely to lose his eyesight. The accident is blamed on powder used in hog feed that ended up in the coal bucket.
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Baély
Wasitradron
Lad
John Coler
Hare
Valuable Deposits of Ora Found Near the Western Missouri Line
Kansas City Missouri December 5 Special The gold excitement in the Sai hills east of here continues. Several tons of valuable ore were taken out Sun Gay showing the large high grade as in the former tests. Several Sai formers devout members of the Holiness band gathered on the edge of the property where the best ore has been found and held long religious services imploring divine blessing upon the gold hunters and praying for continued success in the search for mineral wealth.
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Missouri Line
Kansas City
Sai Hills
Church of the Sanctification
Gould Estate Tax Evasion Rumors Prompt Officials
New York December 5 Spl Since Jay Gould's death rumors arose he disposed wealth to avoid the direct inheritance tax. Controller Meyers said Monday evasion is impossible except by assigning property. If left in trust for children the estate remains taxable.
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Gould
Jay Gould
Meyers
Opening of Congress in mild weather draws crowds
Washington December 5 Spl Con cresa opened at 1002 Monday with bright warm weather aiding the session. Corridors and galleries were crowded but there was no excitement. Floral tributes adorned the desks of the favored senators and members.
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Washington
Concresa
Thirtieth annual report of Indian training school
The report from Car- Hisie Pa notes the United pirates Indian training school records an average pupil count of 779 for the past year and total earnings of 21,869 dollars.
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United Pirates
Car- Hisie
The Chicago Werelar Again. Curcaco Theft
Mrs Albert Fox saved one dollar to go to Europe and Saturday night her safe was broken open and the money stolen, according to a clipped OCR item from the Chicago paper.
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Chicago
Dec
Albert Fox
Europe
New Street Railway Hope Tied to Broad Ripple Line
A local newspaper report quotes a source connected to the new street railway company cautions that extending to Broad Ripple hinges on proving profitability. The observer notes no firm action yet and says ownership may shift with the new year as capitalists review the field by correspondence.
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Wall
New Street Railway Corporation
Bread Ripple
Compar
Mar
Shaffer
Blonday
George Woelfeld Refuses Recommitment to Insane Hospital
Geo Woelfeld was sent to the Central Insane Hospital last week. His daughter from Pennsylvania visited Saturday to take him home. He refused to go and was returned to the hospital Sunday but the authorities would not recommit him without a fresh order. Supt Colbert declined shelter at the station house due to crowding, and Woodfield wandered the streets.
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Geo. Woelfeld
Central Insane Hospital
Iris Daugster
Pennsylvania
Southport
George
Supt
Colbert
Woodfield
Blackmail and Extortion in Parkhurst Crusade
Chas J E Gardner chief executive agent of Pastor Parkhurst, tied to anti vice raids, is arrested in New York on charges of blackmail and extortion. Officials withheld details. Gardner, a longtime Parkhurst lieutenant, faced the arrest calmly as part of alleged opposition to his anti social campaign.
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New York
Chas
J E. Gardner
Parkhurst
Gardner
Societies For the
Ritter Praises Jury Verdict In Local Libel Case
Captain Ritter announced Monday he was pleased with the jury verdict in the Ritter Hinkle libel case and supported Judge Bartholomew's instructions. He said witnesses testified he acted properly in the Hinkle assault case and remained loyal to his client. He defended the $25,000 libel suit by J. A. Pollock, editor of the Phalanx, saying Pollock had no grounds and the suit should not proceed. he did not know when a trial would occur.
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Ritter
Capt
Blonday
Bartholomew
Ele
Hinkle
Hamilton County
Afr
J. A. Pollock
Prohibition
the Phalanx
Mitter
Crew
Tre Say
Pollock
Contested will trial in Crcia involving two daughters
In Crcia a will dispute unfolds as Joshua Roberts, a wealthy county resident who died last February, left most property to his many children but cut two daughters, Mrs Barry and Mrs Nudding, to $5 each. The original will had equal division. if sustained, both daughters would receive shares. A separate note from Lincoln reports a secret meeting of leading democrats and independents outlining unified legislative action. A stray line mentions a doctor and office desks.
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Crcia
Joshua Roberts
Barry
City Mills
Nudding
Roberts
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