Car Works Receiver Faces Sealed Transfer Pact
Reports from Cincinnati and Judge Taylor’s court describe receiver Henning and Col. Millard clashing over the Indianapolis car works. Millard’s secrecy and extravagant purchases are underscored as creditors consider court actions, while sealed proposals for sale are opened or postponed amid dispute and uncertainty.
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Tidianapolis Car Works
Col. Millard
Texler
Millard
Cincinnati
Sis
Henning
Avriors
Ma. Henning
Carwiniara Endis
Superior Court
Frey
Riot in Ballynahill as Irish factions clash
In Ballynahill a violent clash erupted between Parnellites and anti-Parnellites during a speech by Parnell. Sticks and knives were used. Michael Davitt was badly wounded in the melee, reflecting deep factional strife in Dublin on December 16.
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Davitt
Dublin
Ballynahill
Parnell
Michael Davitt
Confused Station Exchange Prepares for Arrival of Big Four
At the Union Station Mrs Henry Hank confronts stationmaster Thompson about the Big Four train from Terre Haute. She speculates on its status and timing while recalling Henry Hank’s trip and plans to intercept the locomotive with a playful, if chaotic, crowd.
Ochiltree Praises Marion as Rising Gas Belt City
Doings C Ochiltree of the Marion Chronicle spoke in enthusiastic terms about Marion Tuesday. He touted 20 miles of electric street railways, a new hotel, and many enterprises. He cited $250000 in street improvements and praised local hustlers like Geo La for lifting Birmingham.
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Marion
Doin C. Ochiltree
The
Marion Chronicle
Mr. Ochiltree
Sus
the Sun
Geo
Maron
Birmingham
Ghhilfree
Diphtheria prompts school closure and health checks
Diphtheria remains active as flags rise and fall at No 2 School after closure due to a family contagion. Health board and Supt Jones inspect, diagnosing diphtheria in the janitor's family and delaying reopening. Infection remains confined to northeast and southeast city sections with no clear cause. Nearby noted a supposed natural gas find in Summerdale deemed swamp gas.
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No. 2
Health Board
Garber
Supt. Jones
James Morris
Election crookedness and legal notices fill county city page
Switzerland county citizens prepare to testify before the U S grand jury about alleged election irregularities. The block of the old federal buildings must be cleared by January 1 for a storehouse. Clothing houses plan not to stay open evenings on December 16 and 17. Local officials discuss upcoming legislative bills while veterans recall service life and political viewpoints.
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Desse Seifer
Fred W. Weehorst
Chattam
Plainfield
Switzerland County
U. S
United States
Interdenominational Sunday School Institute
Court St
Bohmic
Washington St
Frank Berlage
U.S
Germany
Indianapolis
Hovey Shoul
Mitchell
Supreme Court
Hoyey
Death of Sitting Bull shocks frontier scene
On December 16 at the Stanbine Rock Agency a posse captured Sitting Bull after police arrested him at dawn. A firefight erupted as followers attempted a rescue. U.S. troops arrived to pull police to safety. Sitting Bull, his son Crow Foot, and six others were killed. four policemen wounded. Reports say troops surrounded the Sioux reservation and pursued hundreds of followers. Authorities note Bull was treacherous and that his death may steady military control.
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Stanbine Rock Agency
Syl
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bul’s
U.S
Sitting Ball
Crow Foot
Bull
Tid
Cascado
Nec
Vetehet
Miles
Gillive
Schofield
Breckbird
Id Bear
Pope Declares Pneumonia Fatal For The Pope
Rome reports the pope severely ill with pneumonia and expected to die before Wednesday. Cardinals summoned as officials promise a solemn vigil while police pledge arrests of reckless drivers amid holiday crowds.
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Rome
Par nell receives support amid Irish political clash
Reports from Rathdowney Kilkenny and Mitchelstown recount Parnell greeted by crowds and clergy as supporters voice confidence amid attacks. In New York American funds may aid evicted tenants. London dispatch notes Parnell's influence waning while Kilkenny braces for further legal action. A Madison board debates marshal suit as a dog scare prompts muzzle orders.
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Deppixs
Rathdowney
Ossory Hotel
Harrison, Kelley
Harrington
Joseph Nolan
Aghadoe
Galway
League
Kilkenny
Bayitt
Tanner
Tady
Neveh
Daunte Iness
Kilbysart
Gillian
Mitchelstown
Ireland
Yabiin
Losnon
Davitt
Drei
United Ireland
Baseball league to cap at fifteen players rumored
League magnates smile as talk of a 15 player limit circulates amid pressure from Johnson and Brunell who reportedly threaten a new brotherhood stance. A secret circular urges players to resist, while plans for a 15 round, $500 side fight between Tom Miller and Tom Warren near the city surface.
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Johnson
Brunell
Tom Miller
Tom Warren
Christmas Presents at Seaton’s Hat Store
A niece hat or seal cap is listed as a Christmas present at Seaton’s Hat Store located at 22N Penn. The brief note records a local gift purchase in a small-town shop context.
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Seaton’s Hat Store
Among the Shoppers in New York Stores Basement Displays
Shoppers, especially women, explore basement sections in Wasson and New York stores offering coffee and a range of goods from linens to smoking sets. The article notes fashionably arranged windows, holiday gifts, and witty remarks from passersby, with popular items like wash rags wrapped as vanity gifts and a jovial clerkly atmosphere around Christmas shopping.
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New York
Wasson
Hhis City
Man Sleeped in Coffin for Twenty Years in Alliance
Barney Fricker of Alliance died Tuesday morning in his coffin at age 75. For two years he slept nightly inside a self made coffin wrapped in a shroud, a ritual begun after he believed an imminent death twenty years earlier. His wife’s death 45 years ago is thought to have affected his mental state.
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Barney Fricker
Alliance
Wriekes
Supt Travis Criticizes Slow Courts Over Youth Detention
Supt Travis condemns how police authorities handle incorrigible youths held at the station awaiting criminal counts. He cites repeated postponements and releases that keep juveniles on the streets. He notes Chief Triy planned action and condemns reform school delays. Nora Harding is mentioned in a case of public disgrace.
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Travis
Thes
Hell
Triy
Reform School
Nora Harding
Delamater Bank Failure Prompts Fear Of Suffering
In Meadville Pennsylvania officials promise a statement this week after the failed Delamater bank. If settlement is not swift, many depositors may face physical and mental hardship as they struggle to access funds and prevent business distress. Elsewhere a reception for Miss Harriet Hosmer is announced in Indianapolis.
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Meadville
Dee
Spi
Delamater Bank
Hosmer
Indianapolis Are Association
Harriet Hosmer
Henry D. Pierce
General Alfred H. Terry Dies at 63 in New Haven
The obituary notes Gen Alfred H Terry died Tuesday aged 63 in New Haven. It highlights his notable career including the capture of Fin Fisher of North Carolina and mentions cooling news from Paris and a trial underway with over 3000 applications for tickets refused in early days.
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Lerrs
New Haves
Pee
Alfred H. Terry
Gme
Fin Fisher
North Carolina
Byroac
Paris
Why Tie Seeks $5,000 in Damages in Suit
H Baker states his uncle Prederyk Baker induced his wife to depart. On Tuesday he filed suit seeking $5,000 in damages, naming Prederyk Baker as the defendant.
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Tie
Win
H. Baker
Prederyk Baker
Tuesday Ise
Missing boy in Chambershure prompts search and police note
John Robbins aged 15 is missing from his Chambershure home. Preliminary examination scheduled Wednesday. report cites a chaotic scene involving Hiram Wiellman Urbana and Jt. Burtinton’s wife, with implied threats and violent actions. A Terre Haute saloon owner Tru Ryan was involved in a family dispute after his wife returned after 12 years.
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John Robbins
Chambershure
Hiram Wiellman
Urbana
My. Tiyan
Multiple business failures reported across states
On December 16, several firms faced failures or closures. The Morris x. Smith bank collapsed with unspecified assets. Theodore Ash dry goods company liabilities 5 000 assets 0. Louis Folk carpentry firm liabilities 10 000 assets 80 000. Lawrence & Co wholesale aquor dealers liabilities 125 000. Lorillard Brick Works Co failed with receiver named liabilities 1 600 000 assets 1 500 000. Hinsdale clothing house closed by sheriff for 12 240. Morrison Adams & Allen paint and putty manufacturers assigned liabilities 48 000 assets 60 0K.
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Moerris x. Emith
Palesttyg
Tex
Theodore “Ash
New York
Louis Folk
Pariss
Lawrence & Co
Aquor
New Yor
Lorillard Brick Works Company
Sceramron, O
Charles Hinsdale
Cacaco
Morrison, Adams & Allen
Christmas decor and hat racks at Elder's store
Christmas and New Years decorations offered by Wim. L. Elder at Green and Holly. Hat racks and cut flowers are available from Betterman Bros. Horists at 37-43 Maggave, telephone 640.
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Wim. L. Elder's
Betterman Bros
Maggave
Tel
President halts world fair proclamation and currency plan
Wasurxaros reports the president dropped a special message on the financial situation, favoring prompt currency expansion. Secretary Windom drafts a bond scheme report for Congress, to be submitted soon. In Washington, Harrison delays any proclamation on the world fair while objections to Chicago bonds are studied. House moves to recess, Mills resolution, Dunnell apportionment topic, and filibuster signals emerge amidst Senate action on Indian colonies and suffrage discussions.
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Wasurxaros
Congress
Windom
Washington
Harrison
Attommey Ven
Miller
Senate
Hoar
Department of Cooperative Indian Colonies
Dolph
Morgan
Leprosy scare and meat contamination in Chicago
Reports claim a leprosy case prompted a state board inquiry though the patient vanished. A ton and a half of meat from suspect cattle was found at Hess slaughter house as officials debate disposal. City dispensaries report rising illnesses, especially intestinal and diphtheria cases, amid public health efforts. May S Abell’s daughter May announced her vow at Georgetown convent, with rumors of substantial real estate bequeathed to a church. A political push in Washington favors Ben Le Feste for governor. McKinley’s renomination appears unlikely. Weather notes anticipate rain or snow in Indiana with colder conditions coming.
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Chicago
Circand
Dee
Prand Jury
Yin
Ihre Union Stock Yards
Hess Slaughter House
State Board
Paltimore
May S. Abell
A. 5. Abell
Convent of Visitation
Georgetown
After Dark and Opera Work Highlight Park Week
A mixed review of English's Monday opening of Dion Boucicault's After Day and Shuman Morrisey's black face act, noting uneven staging but moments of merit. Edvund Collier and J. T. Walton receive praise for Old Tom and Dicey Morris roles while Miss Stella Rees earns earnest applause. Baker Bennett and Moulton Deshon Opera Company then open a strong week with Mascotte at Park, Deshon and Amsden praised for lively performances. A notes on garland singers and local sales follow.
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Stella Rees
Shuman & Morrisey
Baker-Bennett & Moulton-Deshon Opera Company
the Park
Bennett & Moulton Company
Marcellus
Patti
Frank Deshon
Prince Lorenzo
Claude Amsden
Rocco
Viaduct Row Roils PHE Council Meeting
A lively Monday council session sees debate over a Virginia Avenue viaduct and Union Railway contract. The council approves engrossment and a contested measure amid calls for open alley access and potential injunctions by Alabama Street property owners.
Pope Sick as Talks on Union Prompt French Tensions
Dispatch from Rome reports the pope ill while Bishop of Nancy discusses the union with church leaders. Theater director Herr Otte Neviient in Berlin is dismissed amid age-related concerns.
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Nancy
Yepe
Frenea
Otte Neviient
Veriin
Vu Age
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