Fortune Made by Tax Collector Returns to Settle
David Crockett Boggs, once Wyandotte county tax collector in 1859, returns to Kansas City, Missouri, to settle a $6,000 shortage. He arrives with over $10,000 in drafts and money, aided by bondsman Thomas J. Barker. A meeting at a hotel ends with assurance of no prosecution and full settlement.
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Kansas City
David Crockett Boggs
Wyandotte County
Kansas
Boggs
L. W. Boggs
Missouri
Con. Forrest
Second
Missouri Cavalry
Calorade
Mr. Boggs
Govrnor
Oresh
Mr. Bog
Monatose
Col
U. S
Shelby
Thomas J. Barker
Wyandotte National Bank
M «Srs
Rare palm blooms at Bettermann home in Loow
In Loow Florist Bettermann reports a rare raphis palm from China and Japan blooming for the first time in his experience. The three and a half foot plant bears eight inch leaves, pink bloom hidden among fronds, and flowers once every ten years at the plant’s upper stalk.
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Florist
Bettermann
Lockerhiest
China
Japan
My. Bettermann
Exposition closed and notable events reported
The wire notes a closing of the Atlanta exposition and a series of brief items: ex governor Curtis of Idaho is dead in Boise, First National Bank of Creede quits, an earthquake shakes Metropolis, a big South African clash looms, Cleveland to test horseless carriages at 23 cents fare, Cochran to marry Lady Randolph Churchill, Gray Gables damaged by wind in Cleveland, a deadly theater row in Victor, and time deadline for Sherman monument bids. Gov Morton backs Monroe doctrine and liquor restrictions.
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Curtis
Idaho
Boise
Ida
First National Bank of
Creede
Col
Metropolis
South Africa
Cleveland
Bourke Cochran
Lady Randolph Churchill
Gray Gables
Clevelands
Union
Victor
Washington
Sherman
Gov
Morton
New York
Wolschner's Invoice Sale Promises Savings On Piano and Tonics
Advert reads $50 piano now $28 at Wolschner's invoice sale. Also touts Lemon Tonic Laxative large bottles claiming to energy appetite and mental clarity.
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Wolschner
Governors Dreads The National Ticket Move
A special conference met Tuesday to discuss Gov Bradley's suitability for a national ticket. Bradley stated he is not a candidate and hopes the group maintains confidence and esteem while awaiting any decisive action.
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Dar
ALU
Rankfert, Coy
Tuesen
Repula
Bradley Jignar
Sealed Train Collision Kills One Injures Several
A rear end collision occurred between Wabash and Illinois Central trains in a tunnel at 0 05 Tuesday night near Vandalia Illinois. Fireman Henry Rothwiler 27 was scalded to death. Conductor Milton White 27 and J G Chambers were badly injured. The Illinois Central train derailed baggage car and required outside assistance.
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Spreaan
Sy Gets
Jan L
U. P
Wabash
Vandalia-Tlinois Central
Firemnen
Jenry Rothwiler
Terminal Association
Encounser
Milton White
J. G. Chambers
Messier
White
Chambers
Morphine Overdose Endangers Woman on Anniversary Night
Too McClure, a woman from the class noted for brooding on life and loss, attempted suicide Tuesday by taking a large morphine dose at her home on 220 E Court Street. Emergency workers saved her life as she faced possible collapse on the third anniversary of her mother's death.
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McClure
E. Court-st
Mayor's cabinet approves monthly requisitions for stationery
The cabinet decided that each department must requisition stationery from the controller on the first of each month. Controller will solicit bids to secure lower prices.
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Aayor
T'uesig
Train and ticket services in St Louis advert
Local station notice lists L. D. W. and Clever Leat Rot te services to St Louis via sleeping and parlor cars. Mentions ticket offices at Union Depot and 1445 Illinois Street with city connections and telephone contact. Also an old cold remedy claim for Bromo Guineine Tablets with money back guarantee.
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St. Louis
Union Depot
Linois-St
Powell Calls for Regulated Pleasures and Education Plan
George W. Powell, police superintendent, advocates regulating houses of ill repute rather than eradicating them. He outlines a bill for the next legislature and proposes a home for women to quit vice, learn housekeeping, and earn certificates of character.
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Social Purity Organization
George W. Powell
Nichols Leads Ety Hospital Staff Reorganization
Dr John D Nichols as superintendent leads a hospital staffing refresh with Dr William Wright restored in charge. George Seanor becomes orderly, William White janitor, Henry Monroe ambulance driver, and Lon Cox engineer. No changes to female staff.
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John D. Nichols
Ety Hospital
William Wright
Nicholls
George Seanor
Willian White
Henry Monroe
Lon Cox
Indianapolis Grocer Mr. Bergen Appiewate Lingers After Relapse
Mr. Bergen Appiewate a renowned Indianapolis wholesale grocer has been critically ill for several days and relapsed Tuesday. Dr. C. G. Bleicher attends him and has not given up hope for recovery.
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Bergen Appiewate
Indianapolis
CG. 1 Bleicher
Grand and Park theatres showcase year end bills and stars
The advance sale for Trilby at the Grand drew crowded houses as the strong company and theatergoers anticipate a powerful production. Slaves of gold opens at the Park with notable scenic effects. next week Yopkins’ trans oceanic show arrives with the Rossow midgets. The Bostonians’ Robin Hood closes at the Grand with Helen Bertram’s vocal turn met by strong applause, and OK Harry Morris’ troupe continues at the Empire amid healthy attendance.
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Yopkins
Rossow
Indiana Bicycle Company to Provide Free Medical Care and Meals
The Indiana Bicycle Company will offer free medical care for employees and their families starting next year. A new suow building will house an operating room and office. a physician and two assistants will treat workers during hours. Free soup and coffee will be served at noon in a large lunch room, with special provisions for nonresident families and on-site home visits for others.
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Indiana Bicycle Company
Kahlo
Suow
Sint
Ate Company
Ta Sux
Smith
Double murder battle near Donkey Virginia ends in deaths
In Wise county near Pound Gap at Donkey two citizens Bill Wells and Gus Osborne are killed after a drunken feud with Jim Cox and Ab Williams, two outlaws. The clash lasted over two hours on a public road, a Wise deputy sheriff was wounded.
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Larcent
U. P
Donkey
Pound Gap
Wise County
Virginia
Bill Wells
Gus Osborne
Jim Cox
Ab Williams
Wells
Osborne
Cox
Lee
Deaths and Marriages in County Notes and Ledger
A county ledger lists tax installment details, wedding notices in St. Louis, and multiple marriages. It records deaths from diphtheria and apoplexy and lists numerous marriage licenses including Humble Johnson, Dignane McManus, Pierce Powell, and O’Neil Meehan among others.
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Schmidt
Johnson
Indianapolis
Ethel‘West
McBride & Denny
St. Louis
Mr. Bean
Oklahoma
Brrrus
Chas
Rosa
Halbleib
Thorn
Lottie Anderson
Terrence
Josie MccFarland
Mrs. Schweitzer
Henry
Barbara Wich
Gil
J. B
Ciara Dozier
Fred
Sue Sommer
Warren
Mary Perkins
Daniel
Anna McCalister
John
Clara McReynolds
J. W
Grace Burbridge
W. H
Agnes Wachter
David
Clara Parker
Monroe
Mrs. Timmons
Jas. BE. Conner
Laura Stewart
Lucy Laudrune
Thos. F. Humble
Elia Johnson
Jabez Dignane
Alice Mary McManus
John A. Pierce
Edith Powell
Max Schendel
Lizzie Batter
Walter Thomas
Clara
Thief Snatched Diamond Tray in Bold Street Robbery
In New York street and Massachusetts avenue a thief grabbed a tray of stones valued near 400 dollars from C J Hollis's store. Dick Wilson led a pursuit with a companion Emma Adams and was captured after a chase ending on a college avenue car. Authorities recovered several rings and more stolen goods are sought.
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New York St
Massachusetts Ave
C.J. Hollis
Massachusetts-ave
Dick Wilson
Wilson
Hollis
Massachusetts
Emma Adams
W. Obiest
L. 8. Avers
Tallis
New York-st
Alabama-st
Joe Haspel
Haspel
Alabama
New York
College-Ave
Schwab
Philadelphia
Hog and cattle receipts at Indianapolis stock yards 1895
In 1895 Indianapolis stock yards received 1,108,724 hogs, 106,489 cattle, 123,437 sheep, and 18,120 horses. City deliveries were 579,715 hogs, 44,779 cattle, 28,699 sheep, and 3,421 horses.
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Indianapolis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Calm Nerves and Pure Blood
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla keeps blood pure and prevents nervousness. It presents the product as a remedy for frail nerves and associated anxiety, urging readers to drink it for health and steadiness.
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Hood
Wulschner's Sale Features Upright Piano and Tonics
At 78 and 80 N. Pennsylvania Street, Wulschner's advertises an upright piano reduced from 176 dollars during a great invoice sale. Also promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles, claiming energy appetite and clear brain, with Frozen Pumps Thawed and contact Frank Butts at 153 Indiana Avenue, telephone 1791.
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SLIGO
Wulschner
Frank Butts
Indiana-ave
Denial of Street Railway Plant Sale In Indianapolis
Officials deny rumors that the Citizens' street railway plant will be sold to absorb the Broad Ripple line. Murray A. Verner and associates say there is no truth to the reports, stock is on the market, and no purchase is planned. They await U S supreme court ruling on street rights before any negotiation.
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Kansas Grays
Murray A. Verner
Indianapolis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Tir
Lex
Citizens
Mr. McKee
McDonald
Citizens’ Company
Broad Ripple Company
Verner
Medvee
Broad Ripple
Fort Wayne
Verner and McKee
McKee
Denison
Pitsburg
Tinsten
U. S. Supreme Court
Gowdy
Cal. Nebeker
Mc. Gowdy
I. P. Mitchell
James E. Caskey
George Forman
Inside politics churn as chairman race heats up
Republican insiders report a slim campaign fund and mounting tempers as Gowdy fights for chair, with Cal Nebeker close behind and key districts showing limited chances for Gowdy despite a few favored seats. Supporters grow quiet while maneuvers push the contest toward a tense climax.
Gompers Arrives in Indianapolis For Yearlong Stay
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Indianapolis in the early afternoon and will remain in the city throughout the year.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Gompers
Fire Horse Tramples Man After Alarm At Indiana Avenue
A still alarm at midnight on New Year’s in the engine house at Indiana avenue led to Charlie the 1800 pound horse trampling John Wintera. He lay insensible with head and neck wounds as Dr. E J Cary and later Dr Courtne treated him. Wintera remains in critical condition near Fletcher avenue with a wife and two children.
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Indiana-ave
John Wintera
Indiana- Ave
Charlie
Rais
E. J. Cary
Courtne
Kahlo
Witter
Fletcher -Ave
Schnull
Twenty- Second St
Frank Sloan
Four Charred Bodies From Frontenac Mine Fire
Four boys Robert Will John and Archie Laflen ages 18 16 13 and 11 died in a Frontenac mining town dwelling fire started by a lamp explosion. Three brothers were found together in the sitting room and the fourth in the kitchen. Remains burned beyond recognition and foul play rumors circulate among anxious miners.
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Pirrspune
Kas
Frontenac
Robert
Will
John
Archie hicLaflen
Mrs Josephine McDonalds Plea in Receiver Case Heard
In circuit court Tuesday Mrs McDonald sought to set aside past orders of the court claiming the McDonald interests of the law firm were unfair to surviving partners and that she has not received all that is justly due her.
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Josephine McDonald
Petit
Senator McDona
Circuit Court
McDonal
McDonald
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