Knickerbocker Train Wreck Near Belt Crossing Incurred Minor Injuries
The Knickerbocker bound for Cincinnati derailed at the Belt crossing after a misthrown switch. Engineer Nagle stayed at his post. Fireman Francis jumped with minor knee injuries. Passengers frightened but unharmed as the engine and tender overturned and 25 feet of track were replaced before the train continued toward Cincinnati.
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Knickerbocker
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Nagle
Francis
Thomas Francis
Farley Opera House Fire Sparks Narrow Escape
Fire at the Farley opera house block broke out around 10 o clock in Viboer and Deald's hardware store during a Catholic fair. Attendants and the upstairs crowd faced danger as flames quickly spread, destroying the opera house and adjoining structures including a bank and Loomis hotel with several stores and two dwellings damaged.
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Fanny
Taday
C. P
Farley Opera House
Viboer & Deald
Opera House
Loomis Hotel
Americans Released on Parole in Johannesburg Case
United States consul at Johannesburg reports all Americans freed on parole except James Hammond of California. Hammond allegedly invited Jameson to Johannesburg during danger but later raised the Transvaal flag to atone for the act.
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Wasmixerox
Dan
Ft. Py
Mangen
United States
Johannesburg
Olney
Joh
Ays Hatmmond
California
Manyon
Hammond
Jameson
Transvaal
Relief Access for Individuals Granted in Asia Minor
Constantinople reports that individuals may enter Asia Minor to distribute relief to Armenians. The Porte declined to allow the American Red Cross or any other organization to participate.
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London
U. P
Constantinople
United Press
Porte
Asia Minor
American Red Cross Society
East End residents push dam plan to curb Pogue's Run flood
In a Friday night criminal court room meeting property owners on the East End debated preventing Pogue's Run overflows. William Wangstaff urged a Rural Street dam costing about 10000, while City engineer Jeup warned sewer expansion could reach 1000000. An alternative deepening of the run was proposed by Newton Wilmington. John Kealing moved for dam support, a ten member committee led by Fred Knetler was formed to press city action, with speeches by Coyner Potts and A. E. Austin.
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Criminal Court Room
East End
Pogue
William Wangstaff
Rural St
Jeup
Newton Wilmington
John Kealing
Fred Knetler
Coyner
Alfred Potts
A. E. Austin
Milburn Says Slot Machine War Ends With Beating Of Operators
Rev. J. A. Milburn comments that the war on slot machines has achieved its aims. He argues authorities should drop cases where operators are indicted, noting the machines are beaten and further trials would risk harsh, formal justice rather than real reform.
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J. A. Milburn
Beveridge
Pion bin
Siot
Divorces Granted in Saturday Court Docket
Chas E from Anna Buey for visiting houses of ill fame. Mary from Chas E Oldacre for abandonment. Willey H Gillet whose wife Larriette treated him cruelly. Fanny Parish from Joseph for desertion. Arthur from Salina Blakeman for desertion. Birdie May Vieger from Prank k for cruelty with alleged choking.
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Chas. E
Anna Buey
Mary
Chas. E. Oldacre
Willey H. Gillet
Larriette
Fanny Parish
Joseph
Arthur
Salina Blakeman
Birdie May Vieger
Husband Admits Opium Addiction in Divorce Case
Judge Harvey heard part of the divorce action of Kate M. Morgan against James Morgan. She charged him with failing to provide property, but the plaintiff did not furnish sufficient evidence and was given until Monday to bring two more witnesses. The defendant admitted to being a confirmed opium eater.
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Harvey
Kate M. Morgan
James
Deadlock Persists On Fourth Senate Ballot In Franxrory
In Franxrory Kentucky the two houses held a noon joint session for the fourth ballot for senator. The tally shows Hunter 66 votes Blackburn 57, 11 scattering and Populist Poor again voting for Populist Bate, with no prospects for compromise.
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Franxrory
U. P
Senator
Hunter
Blackburn
Scattering
Poor
Bate
Grille and fret Work by H L Spiegel maker
Original and artistic designs at moderate prices offered by H L Spiegel maker located at 316 E Vermont street sj.
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H. L. Spiegel
E. Vermont Sj
St Paul Ashore Off Long Branch With 700 Passengers
The American line steamer St Paul ran aground on the outer bar off Hotel Brighton Long Branch during a dense fog at 1 50 am. She carries 700 passengers and a crew of 381 with 1 5 million dollars in gold and 200 bags of mail aboard. Rescue and wrecking crews are in attendance and expect to float her at high tide Saturday afternoon.
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Sandy Hoon
N. J
U. P
St. Paul
Southampton
New York
Hotel Brighton
Long Branch
N.J
Maritime Exchange
Sea Bright
Monmouth Beach
Rourke Cochran
Senatorial contest duels over Venezuelan policy in Jackson
In a campaign stance Col. Money raigned himself against George T. McLaurin on the Venezuelan question. He argues for a conservative foreign policy citing Washington and Jefferson and warns that war with Britain would produce unhappy consequences while urging peace between the United States and Great Britain.
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Great Britain
United States
Train wreck wipes out crew near Riverton Station
The Reymond and Whitcomb excursion train leaving Washington on Friday night amid Norfolk and Western rail service wrecked about 1 am Saturday near Riverton Station Virginia, 80 miles from Shenandoah Junction. Three train employes in the baggage car were killed. No passengers injured. Two cars, likely the baggage cars, burned. Further details unavailable.
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Wasmixncos
C. P.J
Reymond & Whitcomb
Washington
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Riverton Station
Shenandoal Junction
Polimans
Death of Mrs. Mary Price Lincoln at Atlantic City
U P News reports the death of Mrs. Mary Price Lincoln in Atlantic City. She was wife of Col Charles P. Lincoln former assistant commissioner of pensions and former United States consul in China. She fell ill after Christmas while returning from a visit to the Hampton soldiers' home where her father Rev William Price is a chaplain. She was moved to Atlantic City seeking prolonged life.
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Wastineras
U. P
Atlantic City
Mary Price Lincoln
Charles PL Lincoln
United States
China
Notable Fires and Fortunes Mark Old Journal Summary
News notes from the era cover a fire at Stevens’ cotton mill in Lancaster causing 860 000 in losses and 20 000 at the Rouse block in Cleveland. Other items include bids for naval ships, bank failures in Minneapolis, a drowning in Red River Texas, and a Lake Michigan railway earnings drop.
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Austria
Frederick Leighton
London
Stevens
Lancaster
Rouse Block
Frankfort St
Cleveland
Arizona and New State Talk Sparks National Debate
Nathan O. Murphy, territorial delegate from Arizona, advocates statehood and self government in a New York speech. He cites opposition from some lawmakers over federal finances and the silver question, arguing unity among Americans and: justice and fair treatment for western states.
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U. P
Nathan O. Murphy
Arizona
Folland House
Mar. Murphy
Ohio
Odd draft affair ties funds of state committee to Millikan
Receiver in a suit against Citizens' State Bank of New Castle reveals a strange sequence. A $2,000 draft drawn by the defunct Indianapolis National Bank to Frank M. Millikan, then secretary of the state central committee, was refused by Chase Bank due to insolvency. The reply claims Millikan held and later assigned the draft to the New Castle bank for his account, with full knowledge of the Indianapolis bank's failing condition and the draft sent for collection in New York.
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Havsykins
Indianapolis National Bank
Citizens’ State Bank of
New Castle
Indianapolis National
Indianapolis National Act
Frank M. Millikan
Chaserniational Bank
New York
Indianapolis
New Castle Bank
Chase Bank
BF. Mililikan
State Central Committee
Miilikan
State Committee
Millikan
Ne Castle Bank
Young Man Dies at Eighteen From Typhoid Pneumonia
William Albert Byrn aged 18 died Saturday morning of typhoid pneumonia. Son of William Byrn long employed as a News copy-cutter, he had a brief stint as a collector for Tuxaw before illness, four weeks of work, and strong praise from Luu Sun associates. Father resided on W Twentieth Street.
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William Albert Byrn
William Byrn
Tuxaw
Luu Sun
W. Twentieth-st
Moxmoors Sentenced for Life in Tragic Case
Shilo McIntyre, a married man over 50, was found guilty by a jury of assaulting and causing the death of Luella Merritt, a 14 year old orphan. He received a life sentence in the penitentiary.
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Moxmoors
Lil
U. Pre
Shilo McIntyre
Luella Merritt
Driven Wells 40c Per Foot
Advertisement noting well drilling services at 40 cents per foot with contact details and limited information about the provider.
Was the Priest Murdered A Brooklyn Mystery Case
In Brooklyn New York Jan 25 a man believed to be Rev Leon Ardum Syrzeck a Polish priest from Milwaukee fell or was thrown from Grand Street Bridge into Newtown Creek He was rescued unconscious but died before St Catharines hospital ambulance arrival Police base theory on a plunge or throw and continue investigation to identify the victim and motive
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Father Syrzeck
Shot Wounds, Theft Report from Lesiseron Ky and Nearby Incidents
Ex confederate Capt Anderson Hayes shot James Black after a dispute over a political report. Hayes led 42 men toward Washington vowing to whip Republicans. he defied arrest after the shooting. In a separate break in, Geo Schofield’s home was robbed of about 800 dollars in jewelry while residents were away. A confused scene followed as thieves fled. Other notes mention a February 3 court date for cigar dealer code enforcement and a request to extend a postponement to February 15.
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Lesiseron
U. Pi
Anderson Hayes
Lindman
James Black
Hayes
J. M. Kendall
Ile
Hopkins
Kendall
Washington
Republians
Black
Geo. K. Schofield
Ohio St
Fall events and notices in city gatherings and crime
Fall events include a YMCA bicycle show with 86 patterns and a meritorious exhibition. Burglars cracked a jeweler’s window but fled after a failed attempt. Various church lectures and meetings headline the week, along with a list of local births, deaths, and a marriage license for Robert Melville and Charlotte McConnell.
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J. J. Shephard
Sixth Christian Church
D.R. Gueas
Jesus
Aman
Art Wayne
Eden
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Roxy Atterbury
Noblesville
Plymouth Church
Frank Landers
Progress Club
Phillip Rappaport
Francis W. Shepardson
St Pauls Parish House
Thomas Jefferson
Wallace Thatcher
Woman’s Business and Social Union
Roberts Park Church
Walter
Mary Adams
Henry
Maggie Herman
Moses
Emma Summons
H. F
Rosa Weiglein
James
Kate Keefe
Geo
Minnie Seyhorst
Gil
Peter Dietz
Kate Hanahan
Gertrude Laughlin
Jessie Alma Denny
Alice Clendening
Henry Becker
Robert Melville
Charlotte McConnell
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Low Prices
An ad for F. I. Butts at 133 Indiana-ave promotes cementing leaky cisterns for 81.50 plus offers factory price pumps and wholesale horse feed Juanes Dustless Oats. Frank Butts lists 183 Indiana-ave and phone 179.
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F. I. Butts
Indiana-ave
Frank Butts
Pirkeys Revoke Scandal Clouds Indianapolis Crawfordsville Whist Cup
In a Coffin challenge final the Indianapolis and Crawfordsville teams battled for the cup. Umpire Coffin ruled Pirkey revoked after a diamond was played and a trump followed. Final score 625 to 623 in Indianapolis favor with the trophy held subject to a two week challenge.
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Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Pirkey
Waar Pirkey
Denison House
C. J. Coffin
Pickey
Daller
Herron
Wright
Johnson and Waterman
Burns Birthday Observed in Chicago Scottish Style
The 87th anniversary of Robert Burns birth was celebrated at the Scottish style ee Y. M. CG. A. hall on Friday night. George L. McIntosh reviewed the poet’s life and tributes were paid to his works. An entertainment by the Scottish choral union of Chicago followed, with Scottish music and poems. Performers included Miss Maud Gordon Irwin Swan Brown Fred G. Duthie Bessie McAlpine Martha Brown St L Owens and John D Gauld from Chicago.
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Robert Burns
Fred G. Duthie
Bessie McAlpine
Martha Brown
St. L. Owens
John D. Gauld
City Faces Broad Legal Claims and Judgments
City attorney Curtis reports 85 suits pending with damages over 640000 while 52 suits were disposed of that year. In 1895 the city spent 8694.67 on judgments settlements and costs, highlighting ongoing financial exposure.
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Curtis
Missing Plymouth County Treasurer Charged As Defaulter
Edward Kirrebom treasurer of Plymouth county has been missing since last Monday. A preliminary audit shows a shortage of about 25000 dollars and a warrant was issued Friday night charging him as a defaulter and fugitive from justice.
Stoves Convrected Any Part of the City LOcents
Local ad fragment claims stove services across the city with a contact number. It also includes an old quinine cold remedy advertisement and a bold money back promise for linguist refunds, presenting garbled text and inconsistent capitalization.
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Stoves
Locents
Tel
Frank Bulls
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Abn Buy
Wamsond
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Ein
Lev, Milburn
Paul
Cobh Li
Wiki Whinpors
Harrison
United States Supreme Court
Columbus, Mocking Valley
Toledo
Senator Cullom
Republican State Central Committee
Springffield
Joseph Wicker
Red River
Randall County
Tex
Makalie
Menelek
City Bank
Minneapolis
Department of State
Matteawan Insane Hospital
Poughkeepsie
Charles F. Mitchell
Eastern Gold Senators
Ele Tees
Cash
Brooklyn
Gee K. Schofield
Elhe
Esssi
Teo Urae Po
T. M. Tieoe
Jerry Peveridze
Chey Liebi
THE
Indianapoles Whist Club
Dn Burns
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