Wall-St, Tammany and Antl Rooseveltians Plot Cleveland Nomination
A Floy New York manifesto claims a secret alliance of Wall Street Tammany Hall and Antl Rooseveltians plots to nominate Grover Cleveland and defeat Theodore Roosevelt. It asserts a powerful moneyed faction backs Cleveland with media allies ready to rally public sentiment in the East and influence the Democratic convention. The conspirators, including Republicans and Democrats, aim to sway the process from the West to the middle and threaten Cleveland's nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall-St, Tammany and
Antl Rooseveltians
Cleveland
New York
Dee
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Apather
Waltest
East
Cleveland Vong
Rats Ate Christmas Dinker and Other Local Vignettes
A jumble of clipped items recounts oddities from state house misadventures to a cracked breakfast tale. The pieces mention W. C. Foster, Laporte, rat intrigue, and a mix of local notes on prices, theater rooms, and minor incidents in Cumberland and Cincinnati.
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W. C. Foster
Blatchley
State House
Christmas
Foster
Laporte
Blizzard Hits Midwest with Record Cold and Snow
A fierce blizzard swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, with temperatures plunging near zero in several states. The weather disrupted travel from Saint Paul to Green Bay, while Washington warned a cold wave would reach the Atlantic coast by early January, threatening Florida’s border areas.
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Indiana
Liv
Colorado
Afontana
Dufun
St. Pal ii Dluron
Latrosse
Wis
Dubique
Green Bay
Davenport
Des Moines
Messige
Washington
Weather Bureau
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m Sunday notes warm trend with rising temperatures. Southerly winds, warmer in Indiana and neighboring states. Also mentions upcoming criminal court actions in January against Mitchel Miyer ta Abraham J. Messing Samuel Gilck and James D. Finley related to nursery fraud. Three drowned in Boston incident involve George W. Coombs WN Ham O'Neil and T. Jones after dredging vessel Poe sank.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Mitchel Miyerta
Abraham J. Messing
Samuel Gilck
James D. Finley
Meyerberg
Boston
Gen
Poe
George W. Coombs
Ham O'Neil
T. Jones
Christmas Jewelry Sale At The Largest Store
An ad notes top diamond and jewelry offerings by J. P. Mullally, importer, at 2 Monument Place, claiming savings and edged guard settings. Also mentions Denison barber shop offering latest hair styling and whsker trimming services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
J. P. Mullally
Denison
Why Didnt Wilson Appear At Denison Hotel Case
Police court suspects Wilson, the alleged pilferer and hotel intruder, fled after releasing on cash bond for Dec 26. His absence left cases against him and a woman continued, raising questions about motives and possible plea for bigger prey. Children’s Day at White House reported with 300 to 400 youngsters hosted by Mrs. Roosevelt, enjoying a cheerful afternoon with light refreshments.
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Jamey Wilson
Denison
Wilson
White House
Washington
Dee
Winte House
Roosevelt
Fire destroys residence on Central Avenue
W J Hansel mansion on Central Avenue near Thirty-fourth KL burned to the ground before 29 p m Friday. Kenwood firemen from Ashland Ave and Sixteenth Street battled the blaze while neighbors removed a fence and an outsider climbed inside to call for help. Firefighters eventually saved adjacent properties.
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Peau
W. J. Hanselman
Central-ave
Kenwood
Bastarders
Iysiandera
Slembera
Hore
Ashland-ave
Ier Wood-Ave
Christmas Day Fight Between Dickens and Wells Families
On Christmas morning Nelson Wells and others attacked Penn Dickens and Arthur Parker as members of the Wells household argued with the Dickens family. Mary Dickens testified she tried to intervene and was struck. Wells struck back, and a later knife incident occurred. A judge fined Nelson Wells $1 and costs.
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Dickens
Torbett St
Wells
Nelson Wells
Dickcis
Arthur Parker
Tatler
Penn Dickens
Mary Dickens
Mary
Whallon
State House Resembled Deserted Castle on Holiday
State House visitors were few on Friday and fewer than in many Christmases past. Officers were out and the building seemed abandoned while state workers, indoors Saturday, wore smiles after receiving boxes of gifts from former employer George W. Kietenstein, now district 5 inspector from Terre Haute, who sent presents to each man.
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State House
Woridors
George W. Kietenstein
Terre Haute
Magnificent Building Planned for the Agricultural Department
The secretary of agriculture approved Philadelphia architects Meewis Rankin Kel idee Crane plans for a new Agricultural Department building in Washington. Congress authorized 1 307 000 dollars for construction and the department now occupies 1351 0 square feet of space, much of which is in rented buildings. A committee of bureau chiefs reviewed varied designs and favored a layout with laboratories and specialized rooms to support the department’s research work.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Meewis, Rankin, Kelidee & Crane
Philadelphia
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Lapora
Landlady Arrests Boarders Over Drinking Claim
During Christmas the landlady Mrs Louise Milligan accused her boarders John Phillips James Laird and his son of drunkenness after finding beer and whisky. Police intervened and the men were discharged as no evidence of loud behavior appeared.
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John Phillips
James Laird
Louise Milligan
S. Californiaft
Blate teachers to convene in Indianapolis at Claypool hall
The fiftieth annual convention of the Blate teachers association will meet in Indianapolis in the Claypool assembly room on Tuesday. An executive board has issued a program, and advance registrations indicate heavy attendance is likely. A man from Mahanoy City, John Mere, died after injuring his thumb with a hammer and refusing treatment, resulting in lockjaw.
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Indianapolis
Blate Teachers’ Association
Claypool
Mahanoy City
John Mere
Teuy
Alarm over China aiding Japan against Russia in Manchuria
Novoe Vremya reports strong alarm in St. Petersburg that China plans to assist Japan against Russia. It cites boxer generals Mar and Ypan Chi King as leaders, notes Chinese soldiers in target practice, and claims Chinese immigrants in Manchuria are soldiers in disguise entering in large numbers. Ming Japanese spies and disguised officers are said to be in Mukden and Kean Tung with an apparent understanding with the Chinese. The paper suggests China may hold the trump card in a Manchurian campaign.
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ST. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
China
Japan
Russia
Mar
Ypan Chi King
Uie
Manchuria
Mukden
Kean Tung
Overfed Men Complain After Christmas Feasts
The public and doctors note a post holiday surge in overindulgence with many reporting headaches stomach upsets and a dull liver. Drugstore and medical figures say Sat urday saw people seeking relief after the Christmas binge as town residents discuss feelings of illness and fatigue from excess eating.
Leopold Miy Case Highlights Railroad Injury Suit
Leopold Miy sues the Big Four railroad for $100,000 in Marion county court over injuries from a February 1876 incident on the Knickerbocker train. He alleges a coal car door threw him from a passage, leaving him unconscious and blind after a fall during a New York bound trip from Indianapolis. He had been earning $5.09 a week at the time.
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Marion
Leathers
Leopold Meyer
Big Four Railroad
Meyer
Big Four
Indianapolis
New York
Injured Mrs Bowersmith in streetcar crash near Crownhill
Mrs Louisa Bowersmith suffered internal injuries after a streetcar collision at Twenty fourth and Hitnels streets at 1 a m Saturday while en route to Crownhill cemetery to place wreaths on her husband’s grave. Conductor Walter Kelly escaped with minor cuts. four passengers were hurled from seats as the car struck poles and a telegraph post. Her husband, Charles E Bottersmith, a known painter and contractor, died in December.
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Crownhill Cemetery
Louisa Bowersmith
Twenty-fourth
Hitnels-sts
J. P. McKee
N. Minols-st
Cc. E. Day
William C. Boweramuth
Emelle
Senate-ave
Otdery
Judge Carter to rule on Iron Makers injunction case
Next Wednesday Judge Carter will hand down a decision in the injunction suit brought by an Indianapolis foundry company against the Iron Molders' Union of North America and individual members. The dispute centers on preventing union persuasion of workers to join the strike and alleged assaults during the strike. The court allowed two pickets near the plant. the union will wait for the final decision.
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Carter IM
Indianapolis Foundry Company
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Iett
Butney
Carter
Was It an Accident in Fitzgerald Case at Rebate Ins
The Fitzgerald case at Rebate Insurance is set for trial in Judge Carter's court during the January term. Fitzgerald sues on an accident policy claiming a fall in a car caused arm dislocation constitutes an accident under the policy. The company does not dispute the accident part but argues it is not within the policy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Fitzgerald
Rebate Insurance Company
Carter
Hizgerald
Ite
Trust absorbs Gandusky Ports cement works
Semi official notice states Gandusky Ports land cement company works at Brras cure have been absorbed by the trust. As a result 22 men are thrown out of employment and the factory will shut down.
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Gobnen
Ind
Gandusky Ports Land Cement Company
Brras Cure
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Mio
Actors’ Church Alliance
Cincinnati
National Alliance
Bishop Potter
Joseph Aefferson
Sir Henry Irving
Minnie Madden Fiske
Tara Marrie
Daniel Fronman
England
Cumbenland
Anthony Halzen
Meath
Walters
Yohin Walters
Parry Manufacturing Establishment
Hamilton Walved
Lee Hamilton
Circle Park Hotel
Walved
Smurcafen Fluefier
Up Wulbennere
Bregemetz
Trawbridge Chocolate
Witgon'a
Onion
Union Nitional Dank
William
We Richania
Garwen
Olay
Mann
P.M. Crore
Ps Vrecht
Agricultural Department
Illinois
White
Spain
Gen. Reyes
Government OF
Columbia
Cina
Leopold Miy
Walter Kelly
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