Fourth Edition He Killed His Child Then Fled
A body of an 11 year old girl named Mamie Hause was found in East Jake and identified by W O Franklin a butcher. The coroner’s inquest suggested Mamie was to be taken to Montgomery and placed in a convent by R A Hause and his wife who were divorced. Hause was arrested on a train with his new wife while details of his marriage plans and infidelity emerged. A lake search continued for Mamie’s body as grief-stricken connections and neighbors whispered of prior affairs.
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Biawincuan
Aja
Dee
East Jake
W.O. Franklin
Mamie Hause
R. A. Hause
Georgia Pacific Railroad
Ball Park
Meridian
Miss
Fanny Bryant
Mamie
House
Montgomery
Hause
Columbus
Hanea
Indiana
Blaine Expected to Accept Secretary of State Post
Five Maine lawmakers say Blaine should be offered the state portfolio and will probably accept. Tom Reed declines to comment. Washington dispatch notes Capt Boutelle acts as Blaine’s mouthpiece stating Blaine will be offered the position, though Harrison has not advised him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincion
Des
Maine
Blaine
Tom Reed
New York
Washington
Capt
Boutelle
Cour
Harrison
Blain
Brant
Burglary charge leads to arrest in Chesapeake Street case
Frank P lock was arrested Thursday by Officers Raftery and McMoulen for burglary. John Hanlon, a street car driver, reported trouble at Clark's Chesapeake Street home during Thanksgiving evening and was robbed of a $15 gold watch later found in Clark's possession. Hanlon to have hearing Saturday before the mayor. Officer Raftery also arrested William Harris for complicity in Hanlon's robbery, with Louis Weisenberg charged with associating with thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raftery
William Harris
Johan Hanlon
Louis Weisenberg
Harris
Rabbit in Federal Building Sparks Folklore Tale
A rabbit hops through the second floor corridor of the federal building where a janitor pursues and captures it. Clerk Miller spins a fanciful tale about a farmer bringing in an old barn coat for a grand jury, but the event is seen as a humorous distraction as Harrison’s anti rabbit politics are joked about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breer
Federal Building
Miller
Grand Jury
Federal
Harrison
Democrats
Real estate transfers recorded in Patterson and nearby add areas
Real estate transfers include J Barry to N Cox Ty and J Baker to Zimmerman with various lot portions in Patterson add and surrounding sub divisions. Notable amounts listed include 150 and 583.33 dollars. Other transfers show George Carter to Loftin, M Warren to C F Zobbe, and Zobbe interests with multiple lots and fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barry
N. Cox Ty
Patterson
Ge Bae
Sqr
Hubbard Et al
1. Baker
Zimmerman
Ban
C.J. Kuhn
E. Wheeler
Sir & Johnson
W. I
R. W. Long
Ol Ferguson
W. EH. Walters
George Carter
S. Loftin
Drakes Add
M. B. Powell
Butler's College Corner
M. Warren Et. al
C. F. Zobbe
Martindale
S. d
Mt de Royse
C.F. Zobbe
Gr. Zope
C. Zobbe
Coffin Trustees
The Sale of Women and Alaska Trade Rumors
A Washington commentator recounts Alaska moral debates tied to Senator Dawes and Mrs Voorhees. He asserts Sitkan region natives sell wives and daughters, denies language for chastity, and says miners buy women for winter lodging then abandon them in spring.
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Washington
Dee. G
Splj
Alaska
Dawes
Fight in Chicago Club RoomsCaps Australian Gorman
A highly watched boxing bout took place at a Chicago club room on December 6 with about 200 spectators. Paddy Gorman, the Australian middleweight, faced Middy Mitchell, the California champion, in a 2T round contest that saw both men trade fierce blows. Gorman weakened in round 23 and was knocked senseless by Mitchell in the final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicnzo
Cuzcaco
Paddy Gorman
Mitchell
California
Gorman
Amateurs Shine in Chimes of Normandy at English's Opera House
Wednesday evening's final rehearsal for Chimes of Normandy showcased four clearly talented amateurs. Critics praise the singing and overall merit despite public indifference to amateur productions. Key performers include Harry Porter, Frank Richards, Smiley, Miss Balls Atkinson, Mrs. W. W. Scott, and rising pupil Miss Daisy White in her debut.
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Normandy
Opera
Harry Porter
Bailie
Porter
Frank Richards
Mr. Porter
Smiley
Grenicheux
Woodworth Koontz suitdrags over two years in court
In a two year old United States court attachment case Henry A Woodworth of Walkerton sues his father in law Sammuel Koontz of Stark county and Fitch Dewey and Co of Toledo over 7000 to 8000 dollars in goods used as security. The case seeks who is entitled to the money. Separately three youths aged 14 to 16 faced the mayor on car breaking charges after allegedly stealing a 150 pound bag of coffee from Big Four sidetrack. The case was set to continue Friday amid efforts to curb such depredations.
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United States
Henry A. Woodworth
Walkerton
Sammuel Koontz
Stark County
Fitch, Dewey & Co
Toledo
Woodworth
Koontz
John Shipman
William Marquis
Bert Bowen
Anl Efort
Farm man drinks washing fluid from ammonia caustic potash
WABASH Ind Dec 6 Aired morning John Arnold a local farmer drank washing fluid made from ammonia and caustic potash thinking it was cold. He suffered severe burns and may require an operation to survive. S. M. Baird a bridge carpenter fell 25 feet into Hel river died. Married and living at Roann.
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Wabash
Ind
John Arnold
S. M. Baird
Hel River
Roann
Dora Jones Sues City and Gas Company for Damages
In Three Chapters Dora Jones walks through Circle park last May. She trips on an unmarked gas pipe and sustains injuries that confine her to bed for months. On Thursday she sues the city and the gas company for five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Jones
Circle Park
Landgraf's Dress Goods Ad Promises Low Prices
An advertisement asserts Landgraf's at 36 North Main Street offers a vast display of suiting overcoatings and trouserings with prices described as extremely low, inviting customers to stop in and be pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landgraf's
North Minois
St Yomoc. AC
Known Thisties Court Verdict and Fire Loss
Four men Watson Foley Hernan and Morrison were tried by Mayor Denny for known thieves with burglar tools and concealed weapons. All fined $1 and costs plus 30 days workhouse with Watson and Morrison charged for tools. Also Offit and Hillman faced deadly weapon dispute ended with Hillman fined. Richardson sues Coleman for 10000 eye loss from defective machinery. trial continues. Cincinnati fire at Feldhaut beer gardens caused 38009 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny
T. W. Watson
James Foley
Dick Hernan
James Morrison
Denny
van Camp
Watson
Morrison
Travis
William Offit
John Hillman
Offitt
Hillman
Congressman's Flight to Washington Prompted by District Ties
Congressman Cheadle left Thursday for Washington from district %, while city notes record a scarlet fever case in Vernon and a Tuesday fire causing minor damage at 2258 Pennsylvania St. Officials report November deaths totaling 131, with typhoid, diphtheria and consumption leading causes. legal actions include divorces and pardons from Gov. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheadle
Washington
State Health Department
Vernon
Pennsylvania St
Gray Thuraday
Howe
Priscilla
William Monroe
William
Hugh Griffin
Chris Frazier
Mitchell
George Mitchell
Conneraville
Denison
Corespondenta
Indianapolis
Rachel Colvin
Scott Colvin
Superior Court
Frank Wattler
Court House
E. New York St
G. W. Fray
Farmers' Trust, Company
Fargo
C. T
Pat Golden
Mr. Frey
John B. Chipman
Green County
Walter Dunham
Gov. Gray
Tllinois-sts
J.L. Wraht
Butler University
Smith Williams
E. J Brennen
Edenharter
J. H. Whittaker
Tom Johnson
Commissioners Court
Barney Dougherty
John W
Nowland
Barry launches United Labor Brotherhood in East Saginaw
Barry issues manifesto for the Brotherhood of United Labor aiming to decentralize the labor movement and fight monopolies. Proposes land currency and transportation reform, Australian voting, eight hour day, and abolition of convict labor contracts. Knights of Labor factions plan a Cincinnati clash as Barry and James A. Wright prepare rival meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Saginaw
Mich
Dac. G
T. B
Barry Hass
Brotherhood of United Labor
U. of L
Brotherhood of United
Harrow Sherman Marriage Trial Opens in London
The World's cable reports the trial of Harrow Sherman for alleged conspiracy and false declarations linked to his marriage to Florence Gray. Sherman, from Boston, aims to prove blackmail and claims Florence will testify against her mother, Mrs Burns, while disputing parental support of the match. Mr Poland, famed London criminal lawyer, leads the defense as public interest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee
London
Harrow Sherman
Florence Gray
Brussels
Hem
Harrow Sharman
Boston
Sherman
Gray
Burns
Poland
Big Pipe Line to Run From Indianapolis to St Louis
The Standard Oil Company began construction of a large pipe line to St Louis with tanks at Indianapolis. A concert at Tomlinson Hall featured Miss Judh known as Harydice and Marguerite with the American opera company, delivering three numbers and an encore. Also praised were Miss Hope Glenn, Leopold Lichtenberg, and Mme Teresa Carreno jrevé for their performances.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Lina, O
Standard Oil Co
Tomlinson Hall
Miss Judh
Harydice
Marguerite
American Opera Company
Theodore Thomas
Annie Laurie
Jewel
Faust
Miss Hope Glenn
Leopold Lichtenberg
Mme
Teresa Carreno Jrevé
Removal of Bodies From Greenlawn Cemetery
Undertakers burying bodies from Greenlawn vaults under health board order. Unclaimed remains moved to pauper ground at Crown Hill. Health board doubts Greenlawn condemnation, as most lots are privately owned and costly for the city. Council may place Greenlawn under stricter management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
Greenlawn Cemetery
Crown Hill
Solomon Kaplan Assault Trial Drags Through Police Court
Solomon Kaplan faced a mayor’s court trial for an alleged assault with intent to kill on the son of Solomon Fratzy. The dispute arose after a youth bought an item for eight cents, paid with a quarter, and received change. About thirty witnesses testified as the case dragged from Wednesday into Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Kaplan
Solomon Fratzky
Kaplan
Bishop Knickerbocker to Speak at Episkopal Church Event
Greencastle reports Bishop Knickerbocker will address a Thursday night gathering at the Episcopal church on the Lambreth Conference topic. J KR Allen & Co druggists noted an assignment on Wednesday with assets $800 and liabilities $3,000 reflecting a low mood in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Knickerbocker
Episcopal Church
J. KR. Allen & Co
Wire whispers and political shifts shadow year end
John Bright sinking as the Parnell commission adjourns for a month. Gen Pryor says he urged Mrs. Blaine Jr to perform on stage. The M P R railroad at Reading announces a 20 percent wage cut for 25,000 employees. Columbus of Milwaukee to replace Cleveland in the American. Local ton favors the former but grounds and club favor the latter. New hat racks at Win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bright
Parnell Commission
Pryor
Mra
Elopement of Pearl Best and Dun ningham
A Chicago couple Pearl Best aged, and clerk Dun ningham eloped and married. They stayed in Kansas City hotel weeks ago, Cunningham then worked as street car driver. Pearl keeps house on Charlotte Street. Father begins to relent, sending $50 with more promised at Christmas.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Miss Pearl Best
Dunningham
Cunningham
Charlotte St
Fire Claims Five in Ontario House Blaze
A Plymouth Ont. home burned Wednesday night killing Mrs Dyer, two children, and two grandchildren. The blaze, reported by special state, destroyed the residence of a man named Dyer, Buyra E. Ont. Dec. 6.
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Buyra
Ont
Dyer
Plymouth
A Bling Prodigy in Chicago Sights and Sounds
A four year old colored boy Oscar Moore, found in Waco Texas by guardian H P Gammel, displays prodigy level memory and linguistic skill. He counts in Latin Polish and Chinese and answers dense factual questions. He sings patriotic tunes and a physician panel deems him extraordinary with a remarkable brain development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tom
Oscar Moore
Waco
Texas
H. P. Gammel
China
Galbraith Not Liable in Board Bill Suit
Judge Taylor sustained a demurrer in the state ex rel. T. H. Harrison vs Supt T S Galbraith of the insane hospital. The court ruled Galbraith cannot be held to pay another person’s board bill under a special statute. The law makes guests at benevolent institutions liable for board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith
Taylor Wrednesday
T. H. Harrison
T. S. Galbraith
Insane Hospital
Michener
Labor Union Press Reinstates Editor and Manager
In a turnaround, the Old Bands Again paper under the Central Labor Union trustees has reinstated John Bodenmiller as business manager and Thomas M. Gruelle as editor after civil and criminal suits, tax titles, foreclosures, and a receiver appointment. The paper now seems poised for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bodenmiller
Thomas M. Gruelle
Central Labor Union
John
Tom
Hair Turns White After Lake Skid Accident
On November 19 William Ladue and two companions were knocked into a lake when a gust tipped their skiff. Ladue was rescued after a struggle. the other two drowned. He recovered and later appeared on the street with hair turned snow white. Indiana horticultural society met at the state house with lectures on small fruit and strawberries. Weather forecast for Tridiana: fair, colder, then warmer.
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Torino
Dec
William Ladue
Ladue
Finit
Indiana Horticultural Society
State House
Troop
Purdue University
Granville Cowing
Mancie
Flrst
G.W. McIntosh
Vigo County
Theodore F. Longenecker
Dayton
Look to Nour Meaith. Now is the time to order a winter coat
An ad style notice urges readers to order a winter coat now at a business located at 36 North Tennois Street, North Landgraf. The message uses odd phrasing and abbreviations, signaling a storefront solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landgraf
Harrison Gun Shoot Ends in Quail and Brer Rabbit Tale
Gen Harrison shines as wing shot in a field two miles east of town. A legend spread at Capt Bates's house recounts a Brer Rabbit tale about Sis Quail and the Big Man in the cabinet. The account blends humor and myth as the president elect enjoys dinner after the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Lim
Frorh
Chas
A. Dana
York Sun
Caleb Bates
Gen
Mr. Pierce
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Teddy Jack
Big Man
Dale
Gwina
Dudley Gywins
Big-Man
Sis Quail
Jess
Rabbit
Seekers Return to Old Posts After Strike Fallout
Several switchmen seeking reinstatement after the recent strike were largely unsuccessful in the past day. Reports say superintendents agreed not to rehire strikers, though they deny any pact. Some unmarried men left the city while men with families remain hopeful. Rumors say roads have readmitted some former workers and the list may grow. An assault near Central Ave and Highth Street left Middleton injured with a broken rib.
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Cale
Activa
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Induuan Trafic
Wrish Fighl
Frank Richardson
W. H. Coleman
Walker
Richardson
Coleman
Cincinnati
Feldhaut
Barry
NEW Order
Crsim
Marth
Sbhyrocks
Sp l
Knights of Lavor
James A. Wright
General Executive Board
Jas. A. Wright
Poverty Palace
Win
Tridiana
Nour Meaith
Ber Harrison
Chile
H. Middleton
Centralaye
Highth-st
Middleton
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