Dr Fletcher's Wild Ride As Rattling Theft Spurs Chase
In a chaotic tale set on Home avenue and Broadway, Dr C J Fletcher spots his bay horse and delivery wagon stolen after visiting his mother. A lively chase ensues through the city as bystanders watch a butcher's wagon and a phaeton horse race the thief, with police ultimately recovering the stolen mounts by nightfall.
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Chiapter
Second Ward
Broadway
Tvurther
Home-ave
Scott
Christian-ave
Dr. Fletcher
Efe
Scott Grocery
Christian
Ave
Buchter Doughty
John Gilpin
Dr. Pletcher
Parkava
Parkave
Fletcher
Love and Gun Charge Dominates Court Scene
Colorful court notes show Daniel Love and John Goodin pleading not guilty to mutual assault after finger biting claims and a mock battle. The clerk punished Love with nine dollars while Goodin paid one. A barber, Thomas Morgan, faced revolver and razor charges. case set for Tuesday. A dozen men, charged with vagrancy, were ordered to leave town with fifty dollar fines.
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Goodin
Cadi
Daniel Love
John Goodin
Love
Thomas W. Morgan
Morgan
W. Washington St.ear
George Bell
John Clune
Richmond
Grothaus
Tis
Yar Onner
City Life Skim of Local Incidents and Notices
Local notes report a found wagon linked to a banked gang in a bakery robbery, upcoming independent Marion club ticket with John W. Fesler for president, and voting March 1. Civil suits include James Allerdice vs G C & St I railroad for 500 bales of green hides, and Sophie Merkel suing Citizens Company after a fall. An accident scene disables electric cars, a newborn death sparks coroner inquiry, and a list of marriages, births, and deaths is provided along with license data.
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John Donahue
Tonneseaa St
Mmyire
Marion Club Independent
John W. Fesler
Wiltsie
James Allerdice
St. I. Railroad Company
Sophie Merkel
Citizens Company
Judge Taylors Court
Harper's Court
Mary Hinkley
Turner Hungate
Haughville
John Wacker
John Weinbrech
Young Hacker
Harper
Hocker
Alabama St
Freeman
Willard St
Charles
Rosa Cool
John
Ida Peeples
John Hall
Dattalo
Joseph
Mamie Lewis
Mamie Lewis, Girl; ‘Thos. and Agnes Wood, Boy; Joseph and Mary ‘Toole
Alva
Fannie Wilson
Lewis
Laura Grant
Jerry
Mary Grady
J.P
Mary Pattison
Scott
Fiona On
George
Tilda Kingery
Dearis
Edmund Little
Abraham Schwartz
William Dowden
Herman Hagelskamp
Harry B. Perkins
Ethel Ruth Vincent
Della Henricks
Mary Shawcrosy
Francis Lucas
Virginia Samilton
Conrad Earnest
Annie M. Alburn
James E. Lynch
Ida L. Wilken
John Ei. Secrest
Alica Bergen
George EK. Farmer
Clara Goth
Bert Parkhurst
Sadie Edwards
Sallie Moore Found Safe After Abduction Hoax
A New York girl Sallie Moore vanished a month ago amid ransom demands of 5000 and later 8000. Traced to Philadelphia she worked as a domestic under an assumed name and then left after being recognized. Investigators say she secretly married in Kentucky and was about to become a mother. Fate of abductors unknown.
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New York
Sallie Moore
Philadelphia
Miss Moore
Senator L P Newby Portrait and Poison Case Update
A profile of Senator L P Newby born April 9 1866 in Henry County outlines his rise from janitor to state senator and his reputation as a leading attorney. The piece notes his aggressive oratory and republican stance and mentions a separate delay in the Michael Sullivan poisoning case awaiting Dr Taylor’s testimony before coroner Beck.
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State Senate
Bir
Newby
Assembly
State House
L.P. Newby
Henry County
Knightstown
DePauw University
Michael Sullivan
Harris
Sullivan
Beck
Taylor
Senate Prays As Seats Stand Empty In Chaplain Moment
A chaplain began prayer in the U S senate on Monday with no senator in attendance. A New York bill will ban wearing loaning or selling hoopskirts with misdemeanor penalties. The senate judiciary committee is set to report favorably Judge H J Jackson to be supreme judge though Democrats may oppose in the chamber.
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U. S. Senate
New York
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
H. J. Jackson
Senate
Bayard, Fellows Clash Over Panama Canal Funds
The Panamanian inquiry's head Fellows pressed Bayard for all committee books and papers while Bayard resisted. Fellows warned to produce documents at 2 PM or risk trouble. Bayard agreed to bring in some fidgers and papers at that hour.
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Congressional Committee
Panama Canal Enterprise
Zavier Bayard
Congressman Fellows
America
Faris
Bayard
Fellows
Moresyver
Seliows
Judge Gresham Seen Near Premier Appointment
A Tribune reporter records Judge Gresham declining comment on a New York telegram about him becoming premier in Cleveland’s administration. An old friend says Gresham may join Cleveland’s cabinet or secretary of state role as a path to the presidency, with rivals predicting a political shift.
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Judge Gresham
Tribune
New York
Cleveland
Telecam
Gresham
Hill
Cresham
Gold Scare Prompts Bond Discussion With Bankers
New York bankers including Jesse Seligman and J Pierpont Morgan met with Secretary Foster at the Filthave hotel to discuss a $5,000,000 bond issue to defend the gold reserve. Foster left for Washington after signaling the issue may wait for Cleveland administration input and possible repeal of the silver law.
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Foster
New York
Jesse Seligman
J. Pierpont Morgan
Filthave
Charles Foster
Seligman
Sub-Treasury
Roberts
Myrloster
Cleveland
Washington
Congress
Wasuineros
Cigarmakers Union Elects International Officers
Saturday voters across cities opened polls from 1 to 6 pm and 7 to 10 pm on the Australian ballot plan. Results from each city go to Chicago for final tally. Suchanek of St. Joseph county, aging member since 1868, missed voting by mail and faces a $1 fine for not voting.
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Cigarmakers’ Union
United States
Canada
Chicago
Suchanek
St. Joseph County
Four Die After Christening Riot In St Louis
At 2652 Chateau ave a Sunday night christening celebration erupted into a brutal clash. Thomas O Rourke resisted removing the infant as chairs and clubs were used, leaving rooms bloodied and the crowd wounded. Four men died, including Thomas Rourke and Patrick Murphy, with others critically hurt and over a dozen more injured.
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St. Louis
Chateau Ave
Thomas O'Rourke
Thomas Rourke
Patrick Murphy
Patrick Killegan
David McGuiven
Prominent Men Dead. Thomas H. Sharpe Dies at Home
Thomas H. Sharpe pioneer capitalist and philanthropist died at his home 850 N. Pennsylvania Ave Indianapolis Sunday morning. Born August 2, 1808 in Kentucky he moved to Indiana, held bank roles, helped establish Crownhill cemetery and served in church and county school affairs. Survived by seven children. Norvin Green Western Union head dies after six weeks illness. Eckert to succeed as president.
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Thomas H. Sharpe
Thomas EH. Sharpe
Pennsylvania
Payette County
Lexington
Paris
Indianapolis
James Wray
Wiliam 2
Morrison
U.S. Register
State Bank of Indiana
Fletcher & Sharpe
Bee-line
Crownhill Cemetery
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth I
Wngon
Rorvin Green
Larisginnn
Norvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Western Union
Reen
J. W. English
Tippecanoe
William Henry Hiarrigan
Green
New Albany
Kentucky
Louisville
New Orleans
Brow York
Thomas ‘Yt. Eckert
The
Burglary Suspect Fined After Cleaning Out Home Fixtures
Charles Myers owned a Home-ave residence left empty when a colored man entered it. He damaged bath pipes and tub lining, aiming to steal them. James Alien, alias, was indicted for malicious trespass, tried before Judge Cox, fined 100 dollars and six months in the workhouse. William Cave also faced theft charges, claiming conflicting statements, and was sent to state prison for one year with a 25 dollar fine.
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Charles Myers
Home-ave
Myers
James Alien
Cox
Whiah Cave
James Riley
O Donnell on trial for murder in Homestead case
Iagh O'Donnell, leader of the Homestead strikers, was placed on trial in Pierspvune on Monday for the murder of J Conners. He pleaded not guilty and appeared pale during the proceedings.
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Bugh O'Donnel
Pierspvune
Iagh O’donnell
J. Conners
O’donnell
A Wheelmen Lobby Affects Indiana City Charter Debate
The Indiana senate and house debated city charter amendments as lobbyists pressed the measure. Senator Magee sought five speeches but failed. Senator Stuart dominated early proceedings with a long foolscap draft, while supporters and opponents of reform pressed on. A bicycle rider dismount rule drew strong support from farmers and wheelmen alike, with a large lobby preparing for action.
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Senate
Indianapolis
Magee
Stuart
Wiehard
McHuek
Item
Marion
Grand jury to hear Perrin White prize fight attendees
In Lenanox Indiana on February 13 the grand jury, meeting Monday, summoned all who attended the Perrin White prize fight early Saturday to testify. Indictments against the principals are expected and many others may face trouble.
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Lenanox
Ind
Mon- Gay
Panic in Parliament as doors open for Irish Home Rule fight
London reports chaotic scenes in the Commons opening of the Irish Home Rule battle. Prominent Irish figures, including Foley Sheehy Roche and Tanner, crowded the lobby. Caleb Wright, 80, was injured in the crush. Gladstone faced enthusiastic cheers and a fierce reception as he attempted to outline home rule plans, with the debate framed as a choice between autonomy and coercion.
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London
Gladstone
Palace Yard
Westminster
Commons
P. J. Foley
Connemara
David Sheehy
Irish National Federation
John Roche
Netronglis
Caleb Wright
Lancashire
Ife
House of Commons
Ireland
Ory
Dublin
Plaintiff argues deliberate plan to seize sea property in McDonald will case
Nouriesviair Ind Feb 1 The McDonald will trial opened with jurors seated facing the witness. Mr Cropsey for the plaintiff contends the will is an absurd document that unjustly benefits heirs, shifts property into Josephine McDonald’s name, and imposes debt on heirs. He accuses Mrs McDonald of undue influence and deliberate intent to take the estate, noting flaws in the instrument and miswritten names.
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Cropsey
Joseph TH. MeQionala
Josephine McDonald
Keira
Donald
Brc- Donald
Ropsey
Gemocralia
Eee
Committee
Senator McDonald
McDonald
Theo. P. Haughey
Scandal Across Ax AWPA and Pa Business Circles
Warrants issued Monday for 35 prominent local businessmen amid a sex scandal involving a schoolgirl and a married woman. The girl confessed to her father that she and other high school girls were deceived at a home in Sumbury and by a woman leading to arrests in Northumberland County.
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Siamokia
Sumbury
Northumberland County
Weissart Named as Candidate for Re election
Milwaukee February 15 The Journal prints a telegram from Providence Rhode Island showing Col Weissart is a candidate for re election as commander in chief of the G A It during a visit to the order officials in Indianapolis next September Interviews with local members confirm the candidacy has been kept secret until now and was part of a planned program to announce later
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Col. Weissart
G. A
Miwaukee
Wis
Providence
N. L
G. A. It
Indianapolis
Order
Col. Weissam
Cholera Fear Tells Frontier Continent Wide Outburst
Dr Kempster a U S health officer reports after inspect Hamburg Cassels Niettleben he predicts a fierce cholera outbreak across Europe this year The report notes Marsailles reports of cholera cases but authorities suppress bulletins to avoid deterring tourists at the season
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Kempster
United States
Hamburg
Cassels
Niettleben
Europe
Rice
Marsailles
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