Seventh District Convention Chooses Durbin in Narrow Vote
Delegates met in Judge Taylor's courtroom to select a state committeeman. Durbin led with 137 votes after withdrawals shifted support from Fairbanks and Trusler, swinging Shelby county’s delegation to his side. Durbin won the post as the convention adjourned.
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Preston Curry Trusler
Otto Gresham
Lon McDaniels
Allare Gresham
Durbin
Fairbanks
Ae Trusiler
McDaniels
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Harrison appoints Clark as Chicago customs collector sparks Illinois GOP ire
A fragmented notice recalls Harrison naming John M. Clark to a Chicago customs post, provoking sharp Republican wrath in Illinois for backing a Gresham ally. It notes Clark’s Chicago convention role, senatorial courtesy issues, and intra-party rifts as Indiana’s Harrison supporters clash over the appointment.
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John M. Clark
Chicago
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Gresham
Ben
Persimmons
Tia
Illinois
Fire at Paul’s Mills in Boston Injures Five Firemen
A disastrous blaze struck a brick block bounded by Bristol Thayers Albany streets and Harrison avenue in Boston known as Paul’s Mills. Damage was reported at 175000 dollars. The fire forced five firemen to jump from a collapsing floor. they were rescued by comrades and badly hurt.
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Mooresville Cchools Dismissed Case Involving Todiana Breweries
A mort for 160000 pounds sterling filed in Montgomery County by Todiana Breweries Ltd in favor of Central Trust Co New York and Albert Baker Indianapolis. The suit aims to establish a storehouse for beer in Crawfordsville, with La Grippe noted as the cause.
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Todiana Breweries, Limited
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New York
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Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Amusements notes on stage rivals and festival plans
The column reviews Gilbert and Howard play productions including Held by the enemy and Shenandoah, praises Gillette, and notes an engagement at the Grand Thursday evening. It reports on Lew Dockstader's Primrose & West show, the watermelon man act, and a lithograph artist criticism. Also highlights Miss Snyder and the Levy concert, with attendance and financials for the Y M C A.
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Robert Elsmere
Bronson Howard
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Shenandoah
Knights of Pythias
Lew Dockstader
Baby McKee
Primrose & West
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Brotherhood rumors swirl around players and league rules
Dave Orr and Frank Wagner linked to team moves while contract quirks spark scrutiny. Gumbert’s Pittsburg deal challenged. Cub Stricker’s $8000 contract corrected from $2000. Louisville bids for Latham. Arlie overpaid advance and resists Louisville. St Louis hopes for a Brotherhood team. Munson funds $50000. NY Press says directors barred for non stockholders. Cleveland rules differ. Al Johnson warns Brotherhood must field strong teams. Cleveland looks promising. Major insurers tied to John Wocher and firms like German American and North British & Mercantile.
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Frank Wagner
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Athetica
Ad. Gumbert
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Cub. Stricker
Cub
Louisville
Latham
Arlie
Chicago Brotherhood
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St. Louis
Gav. Munson
Browns
New York
New York Brotherhood
Cleveland
Boston
Mike Kelly
John Ward
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Brotherhood
Pate Brow Og
Cleveland Brotherhood
Woman masquerades as laborer on Pittsburg rail line
A Hungarian born woman named Margaret Polinaki, living with a Polish laborers' colony in Polish Hollow, was found to have worked as a laborer for over a year on the Pittsburg Virginia Charleston railroad. Discovered by coworkers, she confessed to wearing male attire for 12 years after drifting from Hungary to Germany and then to the United States. She is about 28, of swarthy complexion and medium height, who fled after her sex was revealed. Separately, seven prisoners escaped from Rockville jail by breaking bars, and investigators hunt them.
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Virginia
Charleston
Margaret Polinaki
Polish Hollow
Twenty-eighth Ward
Joseph Polinski
Hungary
Berlin
Germany
World of Labor and Political Sparks From Washington
Labor clashes unfold as Glags-blowers lockout ends in Salem while miners fear evictions at Punxautawavy and Hudsons Factory She makers. National unions may consolidate at Columbus amid talk of war if not. Washington scene recalls Dan McGinty at the White House dinner as Reed eyes conflict and party shifts mock the world’s fair paper.
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N. J
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Hudson’s
Yarmouth
National Progressive Union of Miners
District Assembly
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Seme
Mins
Moonshiners Swindle Garment Menace Told in Kentucky
Coyington Kentucky January 24 A reporter chronicles Kentucky moonshiners who travel from the back mountains to evade law. Bascom Allen, a noted producer of mountain dew, explains schemes where a man is arrested to trigger a spillover of witnesses who profit for attendance and testimony. The tale portrays a system rewarding informers and exploiting the jailed, with locals thriving on illicit revenue amid lax enforcement.
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United States
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Kentucky
Bascom Allen
Beck Mountains
Miles
Hea
Allen
Raids on Gambling Room Lead to Arrests at Court Street
Police raided Harry Walker's saloon on Court Street at 1 AM Thursday and arrested a state officer for shuffling a poker deck. The keeper faces gambling room charges and five visitors are accused of visiting. The proprietor sought a continuance, claiming raids are revenue drives and not aimed at closing rooms.
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Court St
John Johne
Hebren
Arguing For Aszman Murder Case Headed To Jury
The murder trial of Edward Aszman moved toward the jury as the morning featured defense attorney Smith arguing reasonable doubt. Prosecutor Mitshell prepared to present the closing argument Friday evening after John B. Duncan thoroughly reviewed the facts. Spectators filled the criminal court room as conjecture about the verdict grows.
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Mitshell
Mississippi Lawmakers Honor Jeff Davis In Eulogies
Mississippi lawmakers devoted much time to eulogistic exercises on the life and death of Jeff Davis. The report mentions Coal Famine in Fort Donock and a Northern Iowa coal famine threat due to a blockade, reflecting wartime era concerns.
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Jackson
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Fort Donck
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Grand Carnival for Colored People at Virginia Ave Rink
A grand fancy dress carnival for colored people is planned at Virginia Avenue rink Friday night. Several local figures are named in a list of attendees or organizers, including F A Maus and John Grafenstein with property ties and Mary McCorkle. A gospel temperance meeting is set for Edwin Ray Church Friday night near Laurell and Woodlawn.
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Market and Circle
John Grafenstein
Mississippi St
Mary McCorkle
W. Ray St
Gospel Temperance Meeting
Edwin Ray Church
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Union Depot
Levy and the Czar Hobnobbing Tale in SUN
A SUN interview with Jules Levy the cornetist reveals his diamonds and claims about the czar of Russia. Levy recalls Russia 20 months near the czar’s court, describes the emperor’s temper, and details a breach of contract over a Detroit engagement. He also recounts Hilliard’s Buffalo episode and his own stage rise from Wall Street clerk to star, with personal anecdotes of charm, pride, and scrapes.
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Russia
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Ater
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Paley
Bowery
John McSweeney Dead and Other News Items
John McSweeney, eminent attorney and noted Democrat, dies of pneumonia in Wooster. Carrie Garnett leads influenza cases as James H. seeks divorce from Hattie Martin. Various notices include railroad and legal actions, burglaries, civil engineer talk on drainage, and local wedding and school events.
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jSpi
U.S
Lost in Blizzard Threatens Theatrical Company
Denver reports grave fears for the Howard Anthenium company of variety artists trapped by a Central Pacific snowblockade between Reno and Truckee. Advices from Utah: road may remain closed for three weeks. entombed passengers may perish before rescue. Mercury ranges from 0 to 40 below zero as cold persists across the midwest and lake region. Authorities note ice scarcity and discuss potential local ice production.
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Worrel Denies Resignation In Grim State Fight
The Sentinel notes John Worrel refuses to resign as state statistician though sick with la grippe and absent from office. Attorney A J Beveridge says the report of quitting is absurd and future gains favor Worrel. Other items include weather forecasts, local court cases, and notices from Philadelphia to Arkansas.
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