Loyal Legion meets in Indianapolis for Hayes installation
Gen. Rutherford B. Hayes leads Loyal Legion visitors in Indianapolis as Lew Wallace is installed state commander and B. B. Post becomes recorder. Delegations from St Louis Detroit Cincinnati Chicago Des Moines Milwaukee and Ohio gather at Bates House for receptions banquets and a formal assembly with General Hayes presiding.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Loyal Legion
Indianapolis
New
Denison
Loyal Legionists
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Order of Cincinnatus
Indiana
Lew Wallace
B. B. Post
Post
St.Louis
Detroit
Wenerel
Cincinnati
Chicago
Des Moines
Milwaukas
Bates House
Legion
Gen. McGinnis
Gen. Powell
Pas. G
A. BR
John B. Kouitz
Toledo
Clifton Couty
U.S
Union
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Hayes
Marceau& Power
Frank Leslie
Ohio
C. H. Grosvenor
W.D. Bickham
Dayton Journal
Warren Keifer
Will Dam Cassius Goodlae
A. H. Mattox
Recorder
Comsamnander
Mic
Died Alone Unknown Men Found South Of New Harmony
Two unknown men were found dead eight miles south of New Harmony Indiana on a cold December morning. There were no wounds, notices suggest exposure caused death. Near them were two empty whiskey bottles, leading to speculation they may have been tramps. No identifying marks or names were recovered from the scene.
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New Harmony
Ind
Here
Ednesday
Gas explosion at three room cottage injures woman in Indianapolis area
The July accident at a Haughville cottage involved Charles Wilhite and his wife. A gas line installation flaw ignited, causing a massive explosion. Mrs. Wilhite suffered serious burns while Wilhite and his child were also burned. The gas inspector noted a cap removed from a floor pipe and estimated substantial gas present in the room.
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Haughville
Kingave
Charles Wilhite
Indianapolis Gas Company
Wilhite
Withice
E. C. Thomas
Pickett
Daylight Robberies on City Streets Alarm Citizens
Monday evening at 6 o clock Ernest Bidwell a sixteen year old from Plain City was robbed of 25 dollars after being lured toward Meridian street by a suave thief. He kept the cash in his pants pocket and the robber fled. A second theft saw a woman robbed of her pocketbook from a Newmarket wrap near the Denison house. Police say eighty one officers were unaware of either incident until reported.
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Union Depot
Ernest Bidwell
Plain City
Gibson
Bidwell
Meridian St
Denison House
Newmarket
Forged Note To Finance Wedding Leads To Arrest Warrant
Luther Blood of Humboldt forged the name of Taylor and Thorpe on a $200 note to raise funds for his wedding expenses. He negotiated the bill with banker George Hanna in Livermore, lingered in the area awaiting the schoolteacher’s consent, and fled when the crime was exposed. A Goldfield marshal pursued him in Eagle Grove but released him on promise to return. Hanna offers a $100 reward for Blood’s capture.
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Vilex
Luther Blood
Humboldt
Taylor & Thorpe
George Hanna
Livermore
Goldfield
Eagle Grove
Hanna
Dudley Case Grips Federal Grand Jury Hearings
The Dudley case continues under a federal grand jury with about 200 witnesses at an estimated cost of $7 per person, totaling around $1,500. Witnesses face focused questions on Dudley signature and the alleged letter, while other election-day details are largely excluded. A partial report is expected this week as roughly twenty five witnesses, mainly from southern Indiana, were examined.
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Federal Grand Jury
Dudley
Indiana
County
Barker
New York
Gen. Harrison
Leon Bailey
Matt. Quay
Lynching of four Negro leaders reported in riot aftermath
News from WaHALok Indiana Pfair dated December 19 states an armed posse found and lynched four black leaders involved in the riot. One was shot while the others were hanged. Authorities surrounded additional suspects as cold weather continues with low temperatures.
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Mies
Railroad Notes and a Hanging in Hackensack
The C H and D shipped 18 Italians to Georgetown Kentucky on Wednesday. Auditors from routes into Union depot are in town auditing the Union railway company accounts. 4H B Simnelink drew a charity style Christmas card for the road to be sent to all offices, showing a frightened clerk with rate sheets telegrams and bills of lading tumbling from an inverted cornucopia. Mangea Hackensack ND December 19 Jehan Dorenns was hanged Wednesday morning for the murder of his son.
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Georgetown
Union
Union Railway Company
B. Simnelink
Mangea
Hackensack, N. d
J— Jehan
Dorenns
Fire damage and local notices in Marion County Illinois
Damaged stable on Stable rear Size Illinois-st. Tuesday night. buggy destroyed and logs valued at $150. Marion county commissioners approved $200 for physicians services at coroner post mortems. Reports of theft at block 241 Washington St. Tuesday night. Various public notices: single tax league meeting at Friend Hall. Samuel P. Porter to discuss election reforms. Columbia Republican meeting to plan Washington trip. Inquiries about Monon right of way ordinance. Hovey inaugural committee preparing guest list. Mrs Joseph Schloss injured by runaway rig on Massachusetts Ave. City officers elect have filed bonds. street work sign to deter loafing. William Purdue, 25 Bates St., died of heart failure. Charles Swan and George Harris mentioned in health incidents. Gompers addresses 200 workers in circuit court room. Supreme court relief committee seeking lawyer experiences. Franklin County bar favors constitutional amendment on judges. Parlor goods advertised by Wm L Elders.
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Illinois-st
Marion County
Fyink
Washington St
Single Tax League
Friend Hall
Samuel P. Porter
Pubhie
Columbia Republican Clal
Superior Court Room No. 8
Washington
Board of Aldermen
Council
Monon
Hovey
State Auditor’s Office
Joseph Schloss
Massachusetts-ays
Serouaely
Betterman
Court House
Kregele
George Harris
William Waters
Clinton St
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Trades
Circuit Court
Indianapolis
Cobumm
Supreme Court Relief Committee
Franklin County
Placin
Ben Harrison and Quay meet amid political maneuvers
In Indianapolis on a brisk Wednesday, John C. New and Maj. Quay visited Gen. Harrison at the Denison house. Quay and his secretary Leech left with a plan to push Sherman for a Cabinet post, opposing Blaine. Washington buzzes that Sherman will gain a cabinet seat as Harrison weighs the rival claims.
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Abdul Ben Harrison
Mohammed Quay
Boone County
Ben Harrison
Mohammed
Sahib
Wall
Platt
Ben
Garrison
Wanamaker
Harrison
Wlijah
Hhijah
John C. New
Denison House
Matt Quay
Maj. Quay
Lim
W. L. Taylor
Stanton J. Peelle
Mr. Quay
Gen. Harrison
S. Quay
Doring
New
Geo. B. Williams
LT. BR. Leech
Leech
Quay
Sun
Sherman
Washington
Loyal Legion
Major Bickham
Dayton Journal
Chas.Grosvenor
Col. Harlan
Cincinnati
Saloon Restriction Leads to $4000 Suit in Vatravarso
In Vatravarso Indiana Deco 19 Wyeth a justice of the peace warned a Wheeler saloon keeper not to sell liquor to Bi Jones. Jones sues Wyeth for 4000 dollars alleging improper restraint and action related to the warning.
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Vatravarso
Ind
Deco
Wyeth
Wheeler
Bi Jones
Jones
Saloons Under Fire as Police Call for Stricter Enforcement
A police officer told Sun reporters Tuesday that liquor law enforcement is weak because officers lack encouragement to curb after hours and Sunday sales. He criticizes saloon keepers who tolerate thieves, bootleggers, and crooks, urging lawful closing to expose gangs endangering property and citizens.
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Sun
Manslaughter verdict in Turnage case eleven years in prison
The jury found George Turnage guilty of manslaughter for the W N McGill killing on Sept 30. Judge Irvin sentenced Turnage to eleven years. A motion for a new trial and a bill of exceptions were noted for potential appeal. Jurors conflicted between murder and manslaughter penalties, with mixed views on weapon use.
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George Turnage
W. N. McGill
Turnage
Hered
Irvin
Thistydsya
Supreme Court
Derras
Mehill
Tnrnage
Billy
Governor Wilson to issue election certificates for four Democrats
Cincinnati dispatch reports Wheeling that Governor Wilson plans to issue certificates of election to all four Democratic congressmen despite two Republican wins on the returns. The West Virginia military is ordered to prepare as trouble is anticipated.
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West Virginia
Cincinnati
Wheeling
Wilson
Brutal accusation of voodoo crime in Kansas
Reports from Bross, Kinman County, Kansas describe a brutal incident where a young girl, Minnie Bartlett, was stripped, tied in a fireplace, and burned while a Black woman employed by a family fled. The woman believed the girl had voodooed her, and authorities pursue her disappearance.
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Kansas Cry
Bross
Kinman County
Minnie Bartlett
Three-Cornered Fight Leads to Police Court Postponement
Damaged eye reports from a three way altercation at Virginia-age and Cedar streets. John Schasifer Chris Luiz and Genary Taylor faced police court with two defendants asking for more time. Taylor posted a $30 bond. he recently inherited $4,000 and spent it freely. A separate case involved Charles S Slaughter charged with stealing a gold headed umbrella from a Washington street restaurant, defended as a mistaken act. Police viewed multiple locals as witnesses as Mayor Denny promised grand jury action for larceny.
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Virginia-age
Cedarst
John Schasifer
Chris Luiz
Genary Taylor
Schaeffer
Sebu
Taylor
Lutz
Denny
Charles 5
Slaughter
Sherman
Washington St
Hensley
Mayor Deany Served In Cora Robinson Suit
A summons was served on Mayor Deany in the Cora Robinson versus city of Indianapolis case. Remarks note the city faces daily damages but expect gas companies to bear most verdicts. criticizes City Attorney Taylor for light workload compared to his predecessor’s first year.
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Deany
Cora Robinson
Cit of
Indianapolis
Taylor
Elijan Halford's Successor in Journal Line
John S. Good of Akron visited Cincinnati on Tuesday while en route to Indianapolis. He is said to succeed Editor Halford of the Journal, marking a change in the newspaper's leadership.
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Elijan Halford
Cincinnati
John
S. Good
Akron
Indianapolis
Halford
Special Sale On Men's Fine Shoes In Broken Sizes
Tina size available at half price with savings from two to four dollars on pairs of fine shoes. George announces the sale at 1 N Pennsylvania St. Py Wa rott invites customers to hurry and grab bargains before sizes run out.
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Tina
George
Py Warott
Pennsylvania-st
Mayors Denny and bob-tail cars stir Indianapolis debate
Tar Sun reporters questioned city officials and others on bob-tail streetcars versus two end cars. Many praised or condemned bob-tails with varied views from probate clerk Buskirk to State officials, aldermen, and the mayor’s stance, highlighting desire for conductors and better ventilation.
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Denny
Indianapolis
Tar Sun
George Buskirk
Lina
Foley
Canard
Springsteen
Sullivan
Kerr
Criminal Court
Smock
Lewis Jordan
Merk Toomey
Board of Aldermen
Wagner
George Lowry
Street Commission
Poney
Thomas Peck
George Recht
Pennsylvania
Meridian St
W. H. Fisher
John Sonntag, Jr
Henry Read
John W. Coons
John H. Gillette
Wiliam T. Noble
Supreme Court
Stout
King
Ben Franklin
Southern visitors discuss Birmingham policy mission
A delegation of ten Birmingham iron men visited Geo Harrison at 4 PM to discuss policy measures benefiting Birmingham as its population grew from 1,800 to 60,000 and property value rose to about 10 million. Notables included H F Debardeleben and F Sloss, praising Birmingham’s mineral wealth and rail interests.
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Birmingham
Ala
Geo. Harrison
H. F. Debardeleben
South & North Railroad
F. Sloss
C. Charles Cadle
H. B. Tompkins
Sheffield Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Thomas Seddon
Stock Iron and
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Waughville
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Genter
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