Wild tale of missing funds rattles Indiana politics
A sensational report claims forty thousand dollars raised by Chris Mayes for Indiana's race was stolen by two men sent to Indianapolis. Republicans deny the story as fabricated, with figures like Col. Huston and Attorney General Michener calling it nonsense and political mischief.
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Pittsburg
Republican State Committee
Indiana
Harrison
Chris Mayes
Indianapolis
Austen
Huston
Sun
Col
Judge Martindale
Sunman
Michener
Pearle
State Central Committee
Baginning
Trial of George Turnage on Murder Charge Aired in Court
In New York on December 17, 1899, George Turnage, a young colored man, faced a life trial for a fatal attack on William N. McGill, a constable. McGill died after a blow and a fall on a curb, with prosecutors alleging a billy weapon and Turnage boasting of the assault at Krause's lounge factory. Defenses claim McGill insulted the women involved and Turnage acted in self defense. The case details include the involvement of Myla Howland, Mary Higgs, and Hagerman Munce, and Captain Campbell’s investigation leading to arrests. Separately, reports note a blazed fire at The Gully hotel in Long Island City with valuables missing and threats of violence, plus a drunken suspect in Rockport stealing $1.17, and a burglary in Rockport with $300 taken from Jack Haines’ residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tarnace
George Turnage
Criminal Court
William N. McGill
Capt
Campbell
Turnage
Krause
New Jersey-st
Myla Howland
Mary Higgs
Hagerman Munce
McGill
Billy
Herod
Bardene
Sully
New York
Long Island City
Gully ‘Hotel
Indiana Weather: fair and lightly cooler report
Indiana forecast calls for fair skies and a touch cooler conditions with light winds. The snippet mentions holiday gifts and vacant room rentals and advertises rental options from a Sun newspaper promotion.
Cruel to His Wife Endangers Teletype Operator's Wife
Sunday noon at a house on North Noble Street officer investigation followed a neighbor’s report of a disturbance. A railway telegraph operator and his wife were found with the husband pressing his knee on her breast and choking her, repeatedly bruising her, and threatening more harm if she spoke. The wife refused to prosecute. no arrest was made though officers warned they may intervene next time.
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Weinick
Kurtz
N. Noble St
Quisat
Mutilated body found at lakeside spurs fear of mob violence
A Lakeside report states the mutilated body of Litrla Trene Hawas has been recovered from the lake amid rising fears of mob violence. The startling discovery follows an earlier note of unrest and public anxiety in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hiaives
Birmingham
Lakeside
Litrla Trene Hawas
Capitol meeting on common schools and legislation
A county superintendents gathering is set for Wednesday December 26 in the department of public instruction at the state house. The convention will discuss common school needs and the trial of the common school course of study, with the legislation committee reporting on township and county organization for the next legislature. The state teachers association sessions continue for two more days. Bruce Carr returns from hunting with a cold, describing it as a fire engine pumping through frozen hose as he breathes heavily. The party reports a good harvest of rabbits and quail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Department of Public Instruction
State House
State Teachers’ Association
Bruce Carr
Hamlet merchant killed by caboose wheels
M J Haley a Hamlet merchant was killed instantly after jumping from a caboose and being struck by its wheels. The report adds various local notices including a Hariman murder trial in Lebanon and several divorces in Columbus with alimony.
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M. J. Haley
Hamlet
Hariman
a_stands
Lebanon
Hester Oxley
Columbus
Edward
Elizabeth Spahr
Mollie
Jacob Ault
Jesse R
Deborah Chrisman
George Philipp
John Watson
Plainfield Reforms Arma
Real estate transfers listed with various parcels
Real estate transfers show multiple transactions: Aetua life visco to M F Armen tech. Sprague to J W Garnagas. J H Clark to Uoanie Tot 10. Floyd lot 16. P Seck to N E Dynes. C J Kuhn to L B Wheeler. Kuhn to P M Linton and to Joe. totals and lots in Kuhn Johnsons additions with values ranging from 133.33 to 1050.00 and overall conveyances recorded.
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Johnson's
P. Seck
N. E. Dynes
Barth
C. J. Kuhn
L. BE. Wheeler
Kuhn& Johnson
P. M. Linton
Joe
Snowbound Rancher Survives Eight Days in Hermosa Storm
Hermosa reports the heaviest snowstorm in the area as rancher Capt. Groseier, lost for eight days, killed his horse for shelter and lived on raw river until reaching the Diamond Creek ranch. He had no gun or matches and endured severe cold. Local search parties pursued him but he returned alone on the eighth day.
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En Paso
Tex
Hermosa
New Mexico
J. B. Newman
Capt. Groseier
Cloride
Diamond Creak Ranch
Huegele Favored Sign Exemption Sparks City Debate
The city reopens the street sign issue after Horace Comstock's conviction for an illegal sign and Andrew Ohler's arrest. Huegele, a Washington street salooner and restaurateur, is said to benefit from a 60 Washington Street sign exemption. Deputy City Attorney Smith says the loophole annoys prosecutors, and Alderman Connett may seek equal action to require removal of the favored sign. Police say officers cannot consistently prosecute nuisances and may lack conscience in such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huegele
Horace Comstock
Washington St
Andrew Ovhler
Delaware Sr
John Huegele
Huegela
Smith
Connett
Jury verdict in Vandergarten estate case and local notes
Local items report J G Kline’s verdict on B60 at Vandergarten estate and soon occupancy at New St Vincent’s hospital. Holiday store hours relaxed, and Harrison home club finalized permanent organization. Miscellany covers gas shutoffs, Marion county legislators invited to Dr Thompson’s event, and annual commercial travelers meeting with banquet.
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J. G. Kline
Vandergarten Estate
New St. Vincent’s Hospital
Harrison Home Club
Charles Jolly
GS Bates St
Kregelo
Marion County
William C. Thompson
P. J. McGuire
National Federation of Trades
Ball Corner Tennessee
Treeter
J. P. Leachman
Fred Player
L. Washingtonst
L. Craft
Washington St
Court House
Joint Legislative Committee
State Fed Skating of Trades
Central Labor Union
E Ther
Fletcher
Calvin Fletcher
Senate Chamber
Indiana
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Trades
Cigar Makers’ International Union
Criminal Court Room
Fred. Kessler
William
Frederick
Walter
Murphy
Tomlinson
Edward Murphy
Erlick
Timbertin
Timberlin
Alabama St
Hendricks Club
Myron D. King
Arthur V. Brown
Alfred H. Johnson
A. M. McCleary
Joe L. Fisher
Strees
Cd. Silver
Everett Birch
Somerville
Langenberg
J. A. Reaume
Army of Little Bens Ben Harrison Babies
A humorous local note records numerous infants named after the president and vice president elect, with households in Indianapolis giving Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton inspired names. Health board clerk Hedden notes many births lack first names in records, masking the full scale of the naming boom.
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Sun
George
Bill Smith
Benjamin Harrison Smith
Levi Morton Smith
Hovey
Bil Smith
John
Jane Trailer
Jennie Coleman
Harrison Coleman
C. Harrison Browder
Hoytave
W. F. Browder
Benjamin Harrison Stevens
Willian
Mary Stevens
Benjamin Harrison Hatfield
Charles
Etta Hatfield
Georgiast
William Benjamin Harrison Parker
James
Annie Parker
Lockest
Harrison Evans
Hadley Ave
Robert
Bertha Evans
Ben Harrison Bolton
Agnes St
Harrison Conger
Rank Conger
Hedden
Health Board
Harrison
Monday Police Court Slates Indictments and Fines
Mayor Denny faced a crowded police court docket after a day of illness. Among cases, John Thompson pleaded guilty to drink and loitering and several defendants were fined for assault, vagrancy, and disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
John Thompson
N. Meridian Sr
C.L. Turners
Patrick Bogue
Henry MacDonald
Clarence Williams
Mamie Taylor
Timothy Holan
Mike Nolan
St. Klnois St
Bolan
Michael Connell
Tomlinson
Edward Johnson
Atkins’ Law Works
Jobhn M. Scott
Bates House
Alabama
Chas. Yandes
Boone
Tony Hogan
James Gordon
Trish John
Washington St
Gordon
Jeff Dillard
Hogan
Brinton Hoyt
Zen Pedro
Solomon Sagolowsky
Union Tank Line Company
Aldraw Ochler
Dalawarest
Striking Figures at Murphy Meeting in Tomlinson Hall
The Sunday night event featured two aged men, Dr. Jeffrey of First Baptist Church and Barnabas Hobbes of Richmond, both notable figures. Dr. Jeffrey, nearing farewell sermons before returning to Brooklyn, has preached over forty years with only five Sundays missed. Hobbes, a Quaker leader heading Richmond Friends College, has ties to England and notable visitors like Dr. Newman. Hobbes departed Indianapolis for Washington with reported messages from Gen. Bates to Republicans, possibly to Senator Sherman.
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Tomlinson Hall
Jeffrey
First Baptist Church
Brooklyn
Barnabas Hobbes
Richmond
Friends College
Dr. Newman
England
Hobbs
Newman
Charles I
Cromwell
Charles
Mr. Newman
Indianapolis
Washington
Tis
Gen. Bates
Capitol
Senator Sherman
Labor leaders vie for state offices in early field
The piece notes Markey and Wilson as favored by labor organizations for senate roles, with Thomas Gruelle praising their work. It also reports Nanny Cruzen a 14 year old detained as key witness, and other brief items: Mrs Harrison's gown bound for New York, a workhouse escape by three prisoners, and a Milbury Mass quadruplet birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markey
Wilson
Benevolent Board
Senate
Thomas Cruella
Democratic Party
Alpha Assembly
New Moulders’ Union
Andrew Wilson
James Wilson
Gruelle
Organization of Furniture Workers
Ed Noe
Thomas Dalton
Irvin
Thomas Foley
Noe
Foley
Datton
Ant
Railroad Notes Signal Recovery in Holiday Fares
Rail business improves over recent weeks with a holiday rate of one and one third fare for the round trip the highest in 15 years. Local ticket agents met at Bates house. general passenger agents endorse the plan and rates held steady. Pennsylvania New York train departure moved to 3 p.m. enabling a 24 hour run to the metropolis.
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Vonue
Association of Ticket Agents
Bates House
Indianapolis
Metropolis
Horace B. Straight Visits Gen Harrison in City
Horace B. Straight of Shakopee Minnesota former representative of the second district for three terms is in the city to visit General Harrison. He once defeated the notorious Igania Hennelly in an election.
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Harrison
Horace B. Straight
Shakopee
Mint
Freight Wreck Delays Freight Service at Roddy Station
Freight wreck on the Southern road at Roddy station slowed service for eight hours on Monday morning. Limited details describe the incident and its impact, with no injuries reported in the readable text.
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Lixington
Roddy Station
Grand Jury Session Opens as Report Is Delayed
The federal grand jury convened Monday at 2 o clock and began hearings. No report is expected soon as authorities continue to examine evidence including furniture and items linked to Win Elders.
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Federal Grand Jury
Special Sales on Men's Fine Shoes in Broken Sizes
Special sales offering men’s fine shoes in broken sizes at Bhatt price. If your size is available you can buy now. Notable price range from $2 to $40. George P. Maroit, 16 N Pennsylvania Street.
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George P. “Maroit
Pennsylvania-st
Burglars Blow Safe After Dog Attack in Grocery
Burglars burst into Leck & Co.’s grocery at Illinois and Seventh streets, drilled a safe, and fled after wounding a big St. Bernard guard. The dog dragged to his master’s house, found near death Monday morning, and is not expected to survive. Police are pursuing clues as eight officers scour the area.
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Leck & Co’s
Illinois and
Seventh-sts
St. Bernard
Draggist Dodson
Trouble in France Panics as Panama losses spark Boulangist unrest
In Paris crowds erupt over Panama share losses as Boulangist papers issue extras. The government grows nervous with fears of revolution. The World reports an interview with General Boulanger in New York claiming he aims to be president of France and cites Sheridan as his cavalry ideal.
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Panama
Paris
Duc
New York
The
Houlanger
Whch
Frarz3
Sheridan
Cavary
Religious War Breaks Out in Knights of Labor Ranks
A religious conflict erupts within the Knights of Labor as Catholic members Doyle and Hooper run for re election against Protestant leaders led by L. N. Hoss. The dispute, tied to church stances on secret orders, threatens a split across the entire organization.
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Knights of Labor
Pirrspurc
K. of L
Bmry
Doyle
Hooper
L. N. Hoss
Orger Bere
A Little Cold Wave Signals Short Lull
Count Wappenhans of the weather bureau warned of a brief cold snap as a 26 degree forecast chilled the area. Mud will freeze making streets navigable with no canoes needed, though warmth returns soon. Prince Arthur's Landing on Lake Superior stood at two degrees below zero as the coldest spot.
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Count Wappenhans
Mercury
Prince Arthur's Landing
Lake Superior
Cabinet Rumors and Cabinet Speculation
In an interview Col Bradley says he does not seek cabinet work and would rather be Kentucky governor. Reports claim Senator Allison may join Treasury, Tom Platt sought Treasury via Mortoz but was refused by Gen Harrison. Foraker denies cabinet offer while Sabin is touted for Interior and Ma hone is floated as southern representative.
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Foraker
Harrson
Allison
Treasury
Tom Platt
Mortoz
Gen. Harrison
Sabin
Interior Department
Bill Mahone
Bradley
Lixinecron
Spl
Col. Bradley
Kentucky
Fidelity recovery and political hints in wire whispers
Wire whispers report Fidelity Harper fully recovered. no Prince. Alexander of Hesse Darmstadt linked to Robert Elsmere barred from Kingstor public library RB. G. Horr says labor costs must rise with profits then fall with losses. Annie cer, tallest American woman, dead in North. Golored 18 and 7 ft 2 in. Erastus Wiman discusses Butterworth annexation revolution driven by party pressure. Fannie J. McPherson of Frederik, Va celebrated birthday. guest at White House with J. Q. Adams. Eve of Eve loss saddens Cleveland. New York anxious over finances. surplus to banks and city reserve fund exceeds legal minimum by 10,099,000. Useful presents listed large china sets for table, chamber, tea at Gonracen's.
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Fidelity Harper
Alexander
Hesse Darmstadt
Robert Elsmere
G. Horr
Annie A Cer
America
Golored
Erastus Wiman
Butterworth
Fannie
J. McPherson
Frederik
Jin B
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Hays
Hex
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Ben Harrison
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Nanny Cruzen
Johnson County
Greenwood
Nick Featherstone
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