McDonald will contest opens in Nobleaville court
In Nobleaville a landmark McDonald will contest trial begins with Judge Stephenson presiding. Plaintiffs Malcolm S. McDonald Joseph E. McDonald and Jessie G. McDonald challenge a forged will alleging misallocated Washington Street property to the widow Mrs. McDonald and name several witnesses including Miss Ellis and clerk Hutchins.
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Tauniton
Nobleavilla
Indiana
McDonald
Washington-st
Malcolm A
Malcolm S
Joseph E
Jessie GC. McDonald
Josephine McDonald
Washington St
Miss Ellis
Washington
Hutchins
Marion Circuit Court
Birs. McDonald
Kaine
Nobleaville
Cropsey & McDonald
A. C. Harris and
Fishback & Kappes
Legal sparring delays as court weighs deposition evidence
Defendants’ answer to the amended complaint is filed and a jury of farmers is impaneled. Judge Kain and Geo Shipley argue over admitting as evidence a deposition of James McDonald and a prior examination of Mrs McDonald, with a decision promised later. Court expects a short, sharp trial.
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Kain
Geo. Shipley
Noblesville
Wamillon Courty Court House
James McDonald
Senator McDonald
ELWOON'S BIG BLAZE AND CITY NEWS COMING
Elwoon Indiana January 23 lamp chimney works of George McBeth destroyed by natural gas fire in a world leading factory. loss about 100000 dollars and 600 workers out of work. Also reports Hazleton Pa mine fire heavy loss. local incidents include injuries from a sidewalk fall and clothing ignition. counterfeit case from New Albany. social events and court notices on insanity, riot acquittal, and marriage licenses listed.
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Ind
George McBeth
Geo. T. Breunig
Washington-st
Park-ave
Ada Dick
Pleasant-st
Jas. Fox
Thos. Hart
New Albany
Noblesville
Gray Club
Tomlinson Hall
Gray
Matthewa
Sullivan
Iron Hall
Boisgouri
Taylor
Frank Klumpp
Maryland St
Guardiso
Sarah E. Harper
W. B. Fletcher
Harper
College-ave
Indianapolis
Couse
Chae
Rabb
Agin Harrison
Jones
Brutus
J. W
Br. E. Stratton
Benj
Anna Wilson
Dan
Hattie Hunt
Geo
Maggie Stehlin
Thomas
Catherine Christian
Julia Bucksot
Ozarus
Joseph McConaghy
Abe Wells
Anderson Lowe
Lewis Schwenk
Infant Robinson
Mary Kelly
Harry A. Pierson
Lucinda Mayes
Amfan- Riage
August F. Feldt
Mary Pfleger
Noah McCreery
Mary J. Loucks
Schuyler C. Gurley
Clara E. Weber
James A. Robinson
Hattie Childers
Albert Shana
Maitie Richardson
Terrible Wann wreck claims many lives and burns rescue crowds
A Big Four wreck at Wann sparked a massive fire when an oil tank car exploded amid bystanders. Eight killed, many burned. engineers and hospital staff worked to care for victims as more bodies were recovered and death toll rose to twenty.
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Aton, I
Wann
Southwestern Limited
St. Joseph's Hospital
R. E. Grattan
Tross
White
Webb Ross
Mattoon
The
Limited
Hiram Cornelius
Lowa
Shurtliffe College
Edward Miller
Alton Junction
Henry Pinney
Alton
John Fritz
Edwardsville Crossing
Id. Marnin
St. Charles
Charles Utt
Axtor
Aron
III
James Murry
Charles Haller
Joseph Hermann
Carnegie Arrives in New York Over Riots in Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie and his wife reached New York from Genoa aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II to address the Pittsburg riots aftermath. He stated he would not comment to reporters. The report notes his arrival Monday morning and plans to adjust the troubling events.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
Genoa
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Bishop Brooks Dead After Sudden Heart Failure
Boston January 23 Bishop Phillips Brooks renowned Episcopal leader of Massachusetts died at his home 253 Clarendon street at 6 30 this morning from heart failure after a brief illness marked by a sore throat and diphtheritic symptoms. Born December 13 1835 in Boston he rose through Harvard Alexandria Divinity School to serve churches in Philadelphia and Boston and was made bishop of Massachusetts in 1891 amid public controversy over liberal views. He preached widely in England receiving honorary degrees from Oxford and Cambridge.
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Boston
Philips Broos
Clarendon St
Hhe Bishop
Phillips Brooke
S.T. D
Episcopal
Massachusetts
John Cotton
Bishop Brooks
Boston Latin School
Harvard College
Episcopal Divinity School
Alexandria
Church of the Advent
Philadelphia
Church of the Holy Trinity
Trinity Church
England
Oxford
Cambridge
Episcopal Church
Brooks
Paddock
Benj. Decosta
New York
Decosta
Tragic Sleighing Crash Near Horseheads Kills One
A Sunday night sleighing party returning from Horseheads was struck at a grade crossing by an express on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. Bertha Munson was killed instantly and Vira Wheeler severely injured. the remaining two young women escaped unharmed. The three men and two other passengers were thrown into the snow.
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New York
Enaima
Bis City
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Bertha Munson
Vira Wheeler
Lincoln Bank Failure Sparks Alarm and Bailout Efforts
Lincoln Nebraska January 23 reports show the National Capital bank in distress with 350000 capital all paid up. Bank examiner notes losses from gas bonds and a poor investment. bankers meet to avert runs as Omaha banks send aid and a special train arrives to reassure Lincoln lenders.
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Lincolln
Neb
National Capital Bank
Outcalf
Vahe Bank
Onaha
Lincoln
Public Works Approves Broad Ripple Road Franchise
The Board of Public Works and Mayor Sullivan held a Monday conference and granted the Tort Wayne parties a franchise for the Broad Ripple road contingent on real funds. McDonald and Mum son, the Board of works and the council committee on franchises, met in the afternoon.
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Board of Public Works
Sullivan
Broad Ripple Road
McDonald
Mumson
Board of Works
Council Committee On
Snowed streets and public works woes in town
Residents note snow on Virginia Avenue and sidewalks hindered by lack of maintenance. The Board of Public Works appears inactive as concerns mount over who owns the town’s responsibility for clearing streets.
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Virginia Ave
Board of Public Works
Oldest Woman in U S Catherine Sharp Dies at 93
In Philadelphia Catherine Sharp, reportedly the oldest woman in the United States, dies at noon under family care after four generations gathered. The obituary notes her long life and status as the nation’s oldest woman at the time, reflecting a historic record near the end of a storied era.
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Philadelphia
Catherine Sharp
J. Noon
United States
Blaine Passes a Good Night, Condition Described
Washington January 33 Attendants at the Blaine residence report Mr Blaine passed a very good night Dr Johnston said Blaine is feeble but not alarming as weak as Sunday, indicating slow improvement in his health.
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Washineron
D. C
Lbisin
Blaine
Dr. Johnston
Hig Morsi
Senator Gilman and the Auburn Barn Folklore Stir State Senate
A report from Indiana politics describes a sleepy session with dog laws and toll road measures. Senator Gilman of Goodland shares a New Yorker origin tale about his wife’s auburn hair and a barn painted to match, earning the nickname the Auburn Barn across the county.
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Auburn
Hegisis
Senate
Senator Gilman
Goodland
Tia
Armerry
Tim Sex
Essex County
New York
Minnesota
Inois
Indiana
Senator Gilman’s Long Legislative Career Timeline
Senator Gilman began as township trustee and circuit court clerk before joining the legislature in 1979. He has since served in the statehouse and related roles, marking a multi-decade political career.
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Gilman
Man sues landlady over rent hike and room dispute
John E. Morand filed a general complaint and a $500 damage suit against Elizabeth Pumphrey alleging she raised rent from $10 to $13, tore up carpets, broke a stove, and threw his belongings out of his room at 81 E. Vermont St. Morand seeks a court order to fix the lease term, halt further actions, and damages.
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John E. Morand
Elizabeth Pumphrey
Humphrey
Vermont
Robbers Blow Safe at First National Bank in Greenville
In Greenville Texas on January 23 three cracked the first national bank safe and stole $780 before being halted by W T Ward who fired on them. Ward was wounded in the thigh and breast but will recover. robbers left behind about $1000 in silver at the east door. Ward exchanged gunfire as the trio prepared to flee.
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Ward
Gil
Embezzlement Clerk Surrenders in Cincinnati
Thomas S. Ambrose former clerk of the U S district court for the southern district of Ohio in 1851 surrendered to the U S marshal on Monday after 12 years abroad. He faced embezzlement indictments totaling about 60 000 dollars and posted 5 000 bond before release. he returned in disguise to visit his dying mother.
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Cincinatti
Thomas S. Ambrose
United States District Court
Southern District of
Ohio
United States
Governor Altgeld gravely ill report leaves to warmer climate
A dispatch notes Illinois Governor Altgeld is critically ill and threatened with pneumonia. His physician orders relocation to a warmer climate, with Lieut. Gov. McGill to direct affairs in the interim. The report appears in the Indianapolis News via a Washington dispatch.
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Altgeld
Lisendy Dor Asheville
N. G
McGill
Grate
Poison threat to Officer Sanborn and Egyptian crisis deepens
Sanitary officer Sanborn reveals receipt of a white cap notice promising to poison his well and hang him, blaming garbagemen and local enemies. He reports rising sanitation trouble as snow melts. In London, Egypt's crisis widens with demands to refer actions against England to the sultan and powers, cabinet debates Britain’s occupation force.
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Sun
Tiave
White Caps
Board of Heals
Mr. Sanborn
Indianapolis
Sellera Farm
Fall Creek
Indiana Ave
Khedive
Bis Bar
Great Britain
London
Lord Breeberry
Lord Comer
England
Fakhii
Cairo
Hadstone
Marquis of Ripon
Foreign Office
Dynmiter Egan Wins Warm Welcome After Release
James Francis Egan, alleged dynamiter released from penal servitude, receives hundreds of congratulatory messages from Ireland and America. He returns to a welcoming Birmingham home where his wife runs a thriving business. Reported ally Callan was also freed from Portland prison and is believed to have sailed to the United States.
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Léxpos
James Francis Egan
Ireland
America
Birmingham
Egan
Callan
Portland
Wigan
Aime
Gland
Tee
Gohefme
United States
House of Commons
Congress Debates Quarantine Bill and Nominates Minister
In Washington on January 23 the House debated extending quarantine restrictions to land borders with many amendments offered and rejected. The Senate discussed the anti option bill with George opposing Vilas’s amendment. The president nominated I C Partridge of Vermont as minister to Venezuela. The quarantine bill passed Monday afternoon by a tellers vote of 133 to 29.
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Congress
Washincronx
House
Senate
George
Vilas
I. C. Partridge
Vermont
Venezuela
Tellere
Washington Topics on Senate Action and Fiscal Bills
The anti option bill may pass the Senate if brought to a vote, though no guarantee. Senator Sherman's repeal of the silver purchase act sets January 1, 1394 as the purchases end date. The current Congress has six weeks left and must tackle six appropriation bills and other work. Electoral certificates for 14 states have not yet arrived with the Senate president. A Dr. Butkin claims a cancer cure for goiter with a guaranteed success after others fail. oGky N, Winois st.
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Father Gavish
Morgan
House
Magee
T. A. Sildreth
M.C.A
Steagy
Harmon
Committee On Judiciary
Montoux
Wage
Hench
Teal
Johnson
Marion
P. m
Vench
Indianapolis
Sun Sun
Indiana
I Feme
Sherman
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Electoral College
The Pastor Hart House Attack Sparks Denver Uprising
A mob of about 500 attacked Dean Hart’s home after arrests of theater managers and performers in Denver. Police clashed with rioters, using clubs and revolvers to quell the scene while Hart fled through the back, an English-born preacher opposing Sunday theaters amid rising tensions. No arrests were made.
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Denver
Dean Hart
Trinity Episcopal Church
Hart
Bossie
TWO NOTABLE SERMONS ON CLOSING OR OPENING SUNDAY AT WORLD'S FAIR
Rev G A Carstensen of St Pauls argues Sunday opening is constitutional and urges not to close the fair on Sunday while denouncing opponents and church groups who push closing. Rev Joseph A Milburn urges Sunday closing to protect sacred rest and moral influence over education and national supremacy.
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G. A. Carstensen
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Congress
Indianapolis Ministers’ Association
Philsiaiphia
New York Mail and Express
St. Su
Kenrick
Tuttle
Joseph A. Milburn
Tay O “Ma
Woo
America
Actress Flora Walsh Hoyt Dies of Pneumonia in Boston
Flora Walsh Hoyt wife of playwright Charles Hoyt died in Boston from pneumonia after a bronchial illness and hotel fire alarm exposure. Born in California to actor parents she toured with Hoyt and starred in his comedies before settling burial in Charles Town New Hampshire. Hoyt receives widespread sympathy from friends in multiple cities.
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Chas. H. Hoyt
Flora Walsh Hoyt
Charles Hoyt
Boston
Hess
Ais. Hoyt
California
Hoyt
Chinatown
Indianapolis
Charlestown
N. H
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