Abduction Warrants Spark Controversy in Germantown
James Reagan of Philadelphia swore out warrants for several prominent Germantown residents on abduction charges. The case centers on Annie Reagan’s elopement with William Hussey after leaving home with her father’s opposition. Hussey and others named were arrested amid community agitation and sympathy for the accused.
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Germantown
James Reagan
Reagan Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Gage
Annie
Wm. Hussey
Bristol
Reagan
Psop
Elate
Hussey
Got Bens Turkeys A Campaign Tale About Mrs Harrison
Washington correspondent notes Mrs Harrison’s hospitality in inviting a weary delegation of miners to lunch at the White House during Gen Harrison’s campaign. The story portrays her as welcoming and gracious, shaping social duties around official dinners and receptions for friends and guests.
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Wes
Harrison
Washington
New Yor Prass
Gen. Harrison
Rerapolis
White House
Foreclosure Suit Over Arizona Southern Railway Mortgage
Trustees Sands and Pierce, bondholders of the I D and W Railway, seek to foreclose a 2 850 000 mortgage on the road. Judge Walker heard demurrer arguments as the case disputes whether to foreclosure or merely direct sale of the road to satisfy the bondholders.
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Sands and Pierce
New York
Augustus Lynch Mason
R. B. ¥. Pierce
Harry Crawford
Chicago
Crowds Gather at Davis Beach For New Orleans Arrival
A Monday morning influx filled the rail lines as trains from New Orleans brought in about a thousand people. Officials warn of potential shortages of beds and food if the rush continues. Despite scattered harsh papers about Jeff Davis, the crowd shows no disloyalty.
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Rock
New
Davis
New Oreans
Des
Jaff
Fletcher Willi Case Injunction Granted in Property Dispute
Judge Taylor granted Trustees Banna and Fletcher a temporary injunction against Sheriff King to stop selling Mrs Elizabeth B Fletcher property seized in an execution for Fletcher Sharpe creditors. Final hearing set for January with appeal to the supreme court.
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Fletcher Willi
Taylor Monday
Banna
Fletcher
Sheriff King
Elizabeth B. Fletcher
Fletcher ’& Sharpe
Supreme Court
Rumored Indianapolis Republican Afternoon Paper Plans
Rumors of a new after noon newspaper aligned with the Republican party resurfaced amid a state committee discussion. No definite form emerged though leaders considered a joint publication with the Journal unlikely and questioned who would back the venture.
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Willle
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Sige Halford
Supt Williams Reports at the Poor Farm
Supt Williams of the poor farm submitted his December report noting 240 inmates and listing current expenses. The board ordered an itemized year end statement of receipts and expenditures to be filed before the December term expires.
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Williams
Presidential party arrival in Chicago at residence of Fred Weck
In Chicago on December 4 a presidential party arrived at 98 m and stopped at the residence of Fred Weck. The note lists the location and timing of the visit in a concise dispatch style.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Fred, Weck
Blue Ribbon League Elects Dr W Fletcher President
The city notes report Dr W K Wletcher chosen as president of the Blue Ribbon league which now has 500 members. Other items include a shooting match proposal between George Beck of Indianapolis and Fred Erb of Lafayette for the championship and an Anniversary meeting with a reception planned at the Columbia club house.
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W. K. Wletcher
George Beck
Indianapolis
Fred Erb
Lafayette
Loral Legion
Grand Hotel
Columbia Club House
Daniel Burton
John H. Sullivan
Supreme Court
John Faehr
Spencer House
Haslett & Lawrence
Chicago
Mary O’ Donnell
James Donnell
John
Caroline Bohn
Washington
Bailey
Randolph
Chas. S. Darnell
Sheridan Post
G. A
Hamilton County
New Albany Commercial Club
Crystal Rice Milling Company
Marion
Louis Lynn
John Jones
Rounds
Oseborn Carter
Allen Wooten
Frank Howard
Walter Waldron
Doc Kissinger
Waldron
T. B. Harvey
N. Delaware
Rees
Mills
Earlham College
Crown Hill
Harrison
Haines
Mrs. McKee
Amusements at the Grand End with May Howard Burlesque
Review of a Saturday Howard burlesque show with May Howard and Nat Goodwin comparisons. The piece mocks the tableau, skits, and singing while praising Max Pettingill’s dog and Polly Holmes’s voice. Tom Keene and a strong company headline Sunday at the Grand with Richard III.
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Cleopatra
Cisar
Cesar
St. Anthony
Anthony
Pompeii
Providence
May Howard
Max Pettingill
Max
Howard
Corapceed
Harry Bryant
Polly Holmes
Quipe
P. S
Miss Holmes
William Dockstader
Polly
Rusty Ann
Pine
Jake
Casey
TIFFS OF BASIE BALL AND LEAGUE CONTRACT SIGNINGS
Article discusses rumored amalgamation failing and multiple players including John Clark son Garreti and Pop Smith signing Boston league contracts. alleges league violations and disputes over contracts, with criticism of Eddie Andrews and other players moving against the league. It cites letters and detail on pay and release demands amid overall tension in the league.
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Brotherhood
John Clarkson
Garreti
Pop’ Smith Havve
Clarkson
Gaetright
Columbus
Marr
Eddie Andrews
Glasecock
Indianapolis
Sporting Live
Andrews
Klasscos
Brush
Reach
Lis
Hyvery
Engagement Rupture Rumors Involving Miss Caldwell And Prince Murat
Miss Caldwell denies breaking the engagement with Prince Murat and says the wedding is indefinitely postponed due to her attorneys and the prince failing to agree on her income. She notes she never offered an annuity of $10,000 and explains prudential reasons for the delay.
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Paris
Dee
Gowandeline Caldwell
Prince Murat
Misa Caldwell
Murat
Court and crowd mingle in early morning police scene
A chaotic Monday in Lawn reveals a bustling police court with officers, spectators, and multiple arrests. Prostitution, theft, intoxication, and assault cases unfold as Judge and prosecutors keep order amid apple tossing and lively commentary.
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Denny
Oftica
Travis
Deak
Bruce
Marcus
Billy Patterson
Dennis
T. €.Tchison
Ilinois Rt
Alice Myéreé
D. Barlercorn
Lawn
Egcaia
Louisa Lynn
Maryland
Pierce
Joe Hudson
Heia
Tosia
Bend
Colfax
Floyd
Datactivea
Kissal
Police and theft report from Moorreesport area
Local notes recount burglaries and wire thefts around Moorfreesboro with Joe Miller linked to several break ins. Detectives and residents chase suspects, while a horse and buggy theft is noted near Fall Creek. Miller is jailed on bail as investigations continue.
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Tawmta
Joe Miller
Thornton
Starling
Albert Laiber
Miller
Fall Creak
Jelawarest
Fair Grounds
Unclear headline from local sis ard news ad listing
Fragmentary OCR text describes a consignment sale with items for men boys and children. Mentions best of results and people selecting their own items. Names and places are garbled, but indicates a community sale event with giveaways and prices.
Vast Universal bank plan under papal blessing announced
New York December 7 A vast enterprise is planned by the Universal association bank and trust company with a capital of 100 million dollars. Approved by the pope it will recruit church revenues and private fortunes for investment. The plan includes banks in major cities and diversified ventures from railways to gas and electricity. The attorney general says the charter is sound with main office in New York to safeguard branches during war.
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New York
Des
Universal Association Bank and Trust Company
London
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Hamburg
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Baraelonia
Hanover
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Topeka
San Francisco
Aitorney-gen. Tabor
Europe
War over Amer Smith port of Cincinnati appointment
The Times-Star reports a clash in Washington over the confirmation of Amer Smith as surveyr of the port of Cincinnati. Senator Sherman opposes Smith amid a ballot-box forgery dispute and a broader probe into city operations.
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Cincinnati
Times- Star
Washington
Amer Smith
Tbs
Shermen
Sherman
Smith
Halstead
Rove Carriage War Over District Telegraph Bid
The district telegraph company awarded a carriage and transfer bid to John L. Booth though others offered lower sums. Booth pledged 25 percent on transfer business and had installed boxes at local saloons, while bidders questioned the process and the company's reasoning.
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District Telegraph Company
John L. Booth
Horace Wood
District
Booth
Bohmie
Lanark
Thue fete Breton and Indiana travelers ball announced
The Mower mission fair opens Monday at Tomlinson hall with a opening tableau and dances including A pardonin brittany and gypsy style numbers. The Indiana state commercial travelers association plans its annual ball January 2 at Grand hotel Room 7 hosts and the annual meeting January 4 at 10 50 am.
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The
Mower Mission
Tomlinson Hall
Brittany
Indiana State Commercial Travelers’ Association
Grand Hotel
Thief Steals 50000 At Delaware Bank Counter
An unknown thief snatched fifty thousand dollars from John C Patterson at a Delaware bank and escaped Saturday. The fragmentary text also advertises a retail price list for boys suits and other items with deep discounts.
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Wilmington
Del
Dac
John C. Patterson
Delaware Bank
Murderous Jealousy Ends in Pair of Gunshots
John Arnold shot his wife Clara Arnold in a street confrontation at Blackford and Washington, then killed himself after firing twice at his wife and twice at himself. Clara was wounded. Arnold survived a feigned death and was jailed for assault with intent to kill.
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John Arnold
Oliver G. i
Clara
Anysi Dian
Blackford
Washington
Haughville
John Pea
Washington St
Arnold
Inman
Mrs. Inman
Poe
Galiiamen
Mira
Dra. Beck
Hisenheis
Gumbinsky’s Stor
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Joseph McClain
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Tomlinson Dall
Pate Breton
Nat Goodwin
Senday
Tom Keene
Hichard UI
Keene
HONDA
Benach
Indiana
Indianapolis and
Cielity
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Lisbon
Em Pacro
Brazil
Jen
Kanssas Crrvy
Council Burrs
James Jonahue
Wan
Waashisctos
Dec
Mra
Scott Lord
Harricon
Jeli Davin
Lousville
Southern Railroad
Harris
J. K K. Mitchell
Richmond
Tony Mallane
Indians
Sisseton
Henry Franklin
Western Daspsrade
Hillsboro
Morocco
Schottenburg
Milwaukee School Board
Haa
Wm. Means
Cinsiarati
Fred Drake
State House
Springfield
James Dunn
Lincoln
Nab
Sues Board
Shol and
Hillel
Er Tezausa Tas jJatter
Gat
Sharpe
Trainhate Burfhurt
1St Virginia-are
Tincher
Burkert
Burkert Resisience
Grover’s
Lamments
Lewiston
Grover Cleveland
Grand Army
Haven
McKinley
Ways and Means
Cannon of Appropriations
Kelley of Manufactures
Ferger
Prazreaq
Senstion
Amor Simith
FW. Reinecks
Alde Peat
Joan Arnold
Tisane
Joh Poe
Linva
Steelin Merrys
Anna Richter
White Sawing Machine Company
Howe
Boris
Michael Cheabs
James Gibson
Botley
Zanziaar
Splitj
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Lea Holtzman
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