Mercy plea echoes in Minnie Mabbitt trial at Carrall
The defense attorney Pollard delivered an eloquent emotional appeal for Minnie Mabbitt in a Carrall county court. He painted the aged parents and ruined home, urging jurors to spare Minnie's life and return her to her mother, as prosecutors outlined circumstantial proof of guilt.
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Minnie
Manker
Dainty Duyn
Brown
Pollard
Mr. Pollard
Jon
Giuisa
Minnis
Sithout
Saturniy
Carrell
Ace
Fairilx
County Carroll
Luella
Aevon
Heaven
Realine
Attorney Kern
Minnie Mabbith
Attorner Kern
Juan
Viper and Fishback Featured at Plymouth Church Event
A fragmentary report notes UliPey Viper and W P Fishback featured on a program titled aruil ity for women at Plymouth church. The piece mentions state treasurer Gall leaving for New York to place bonds and various local legal and civic motions, with scattered names and unsettled events across the night.
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W.P. Fishback
Plymouth Church
Inday
Gall
New York
W. Pairbanks
Orume Srrial
Hei G
Hartford
Charles Rosener
Addison Pubbioway
Nod
John Barrett
Hillave
Habich
Sarin
Indiana Dental College
Union Station
Sooth
Allerman John Wackwell
Elton
Sresyas
S Rerinseid Philaiy
Tys
Amills
Obie
Voulauites
Mio
Hansts
Dolie
New Pastor Quits After Flirtatious Daimsel Offer
Feb 23. In Coldenham Orange County a small sett lement church faces upheaval as Rev J McCready accepts a higher paying post after eloquent sermons fail to hold a calling. A candidate for pulpit Rev Milligan of Pennsylvania arrives but controversy erupts when a remark about a rival preacher surfaces amid tensions.
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Coldenham
Orange County
J. McCready
Mr. Milligan
Pennarylyawia
Sendary Ja
Fab Terea
Isis Hurvers
A Deacon Smalley Family Feud Sparks Scandal
The town reports rising tensions at Deacon Smalley and wife’s home after jealousy and rumors surface about Deacon Buck’s advances toward Smalley’s sister. A staged disruption with tar and feathers hints public irritation while a potential elopement involving Velma from Moline attracts attention.
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Raat Tarwick
Betton Smadley
Deacon Rock
Deacon Simley
Deacon Smalley
Peacon
Patel
Deacon
Shipwrecked passengers rescued after mid ocean collision
The British steamship Chester rescued passengers and crew from a wrecked vessel after a collision in mid ocean. They are being brought to port. A second note reports electric wires to be moved underground in the business district of New York and 300 men work on repairs near Poughkeepsie with hopes to resume service by Sunday.
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Wilocem Wew
Warren Hine Streaimship
Boston
Liverpool
Chester
New York
Theew York Central
Poughkeepsie
Money Mad Money Moon Shakeup of Stage Drift to Shenandoah
A fragmentary review notes that Steele Mackaye’s play gained the title Money Mad from earlier versions like The Tron and Through the Dark, with Buffalo origins for Anarchy and an attempted realism including a Chicago river scene. A local audience from Merion attended Castle Hall in Illinois, where cast members and organizers faced a challenging performance amid unclear production details and a modest audience.
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Steele Mackaye
Mareli
Mackaye
Sawike
Paul Kauvar
Buffalo
Rovac
Chicago
Robbed the Indians and the looming spring riot
Prse Ris in AGEncy reports an investigation into Indian insurrection linked to robbery by transportation contractors and civilian agents. The bureau supplied food rations to Rosebud Indians while private agents allegedly pocketed funds, fueling starvation, disease, and anger. The scope covers 1870s to recent years with excess beef contracts and looming conflict.
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Prse Risin Agency
Interior Department
Washington
United States
Fortville Burnt District to Rebuild Plans
Fortville's burnt district will be rebuilt as townspeople and officials plan recovery. scattered notes mention local figures, indictments in Harrison county, and civic efforts across nearby counties.
Unclear fragmentary sports and legal notices from Cincinnati area
A fragmented OCR text reports on multiple items including a Chicago billiard tournament, a 12 round boxing bout between John Fisher and Adan I Fisher, arrests and fines, a field trial at Pittshors, and a Cincinnati meeting about players and turf. It also references prize fights, a Jack Stanton challenge, and a money deposit plan.
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AI. Johnson
Loftus
Chicago
Carter
Ives
Damaville
Lebanon
Bainbridge
John Fisher
Adan I Fisher
Anderson
Pittshors
Ametian
Cincinnati
Slinel
America
Jack Stanton
Wee
Janek Stanton
Lawill
Tor
Suburban railway bill sparks Senate clash in legislature
A heated dispute over the suburban street railway bill unfolds in the Senate with accusations of lobbying and procedural overreach. Lawmakers debate whether the measure is a Senate or House bill and jockey for control while public funds and corporate interests come under scrutiny. Foreclosure actions also prompt sale of the L. O. A.&W. road over a $2 million mortgage, with no payments since April 1880 and a court decree ordering sale.
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Benjamin A. Says
Pierce
A&w
Walker
Caprivi passport decree stirs German France tension
An 1891 report notes Caprivi's passport order sparks intense excitement amid fears Germans face danger as the government disapproves of his Alsace Lorraine policy and backs France. Also mentions an escape from prison by Ted Howard, who wore wardens son’s clothes, and near-term weather forecasts for Indiana including Indianapolis.
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Caprivi
Pater
von Caprivi
Alsace
Ted
Job. Howard
Isn
J. W. ‘Arkhurst
Jriday
Patten
Bloodied Duel Between Men Shocks City Officials
Feb 25 report of a bloody battle between Harry Cummings and his associate in an eye catching street clash. The local sheriff indicates the fight occurred Saturday night near the SEENON W Tad City area. Authorities say one man was injured but none more identified. A separate item notes John Cope of SAS tried to flee with his wife after a dawn morning incident. In San Francisco a dispatch reports food shortages easing but southern dining will close traffic for a week.
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Carrall County
Harry Cummings
Hbs Roe UH
Panville
Queen City
Bea
Himesi
Shafver
Soie
Ekimimed Risha
Flooded towns leave families homeless and debris blocks roads
A scrambled OCR report notes towns like South Pittsbore and Pottsburg struck by flooding and debris, leaving many families homeless. It mentions steel works fires in Pottsville, New York police seeking Big John for robbery, and various scattered legal and personal notices without clear details.
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Fann Elipe
Siex
Fam
Hunean, Tiuehes & Warrison
Lumber Deters
South Pittsbore
Fownlier
Pottstown
Big John
New York
Praderick Debass
Praderick Debass, A Great For A Life Insarcea Company
St Paul
Fragmented notice from Breach runs parlor ad style
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions Breach and a penal parlor with unclear names or dates. readable bits suggest a public notice or ad style misspelled terms. lacks concrete entities to confirm actions or deadlines.
Weld, War Begins in Indiana Campaign
Huston and Dudley plot to face Harrison in the forthcoming campaign. Dudley predicts no surprise retirement, hints at facts from Indiana race. Senator Wolcott attacks Wanamaker’s civil service stance as both sides prepare moves in the political fight. Reports from Chicago claim President Baotmace ds plans to flee to Buenos Aires.
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Dudley
Huston
Fis
Wastiscrox
Indiana
Harrigen
White House
Harrison
Senator Wolcott
Wanamaker
Seri Wauann
Isslet
Ag Waleates
Saner
Tales of Tie Town and Gun Mystery from Wartime Times
A garbled reminiscence covers five guns reportedly forged during a war to down Union ships on the Mississippi. Some guns allegedly survive in state and national museums while three remain missing. The piece shifts to local oddities including a poker score aftermath and a streetcar ride theft myth, with humorous anecdotes about perilous encounters and con games.
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IBM
Herney
Union
Mississinui
Thures Nileseay
Knegland
Travis
National Museum
Indianapolis
Our State House
Fresh Foreign Facts and Rumors From Distant Lands
A garbled wire of late 19th century chatter cites fires in pine forests near Mentone and rumors about rulers and crimes. It mentions Emperor William, Jack the Ripper, resignations, and political turmoil in Vienna London and Paris, with scattered names and dates that are unclear.
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Mentone
Willian
Kaiservarten
Vienna
Jack, the Ripper
London
Art Resse
New parlor goods at Wmn Elder s o Yriads
Fragmentary note reveals arrival of new parlor goods at a shop run by Mrs. Elder. OCR text is incomplete but suggests inventory updates and possible display in a Cre vicinity store.
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Wmn. L. Elder S
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