She Eloped and Formed an Opera Troupe in a Sudden Split
Indianapolis and Louisville reports describe Miss Mattie Netterer, a chorus recruit, being arrested on her husband’s warrant after leaving him with the Witbur opera company. She Matched with him in Jeffersonville, fled to Louisville, and faces bond rises to 1000 dollars as court holds. Also noted are a breach of promise suit involving Agnes Schluesser and Lewis Schuck, with a verdict tentatively set at 81000. The piece closes with a bizarre Monroe county family of seven with many physical oddities.
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Witbur Opera Company
Indianapolis
South
Louisville
Mattie Netterer
Mattie Martz
Joseph Netterer
Jeffersonville
Sam
Wilshir
Neiferer
Br. Netierer
Thompson
Loursville
Broonlyn
Agnes Schluesser
Lewis Schuck
Melvesest
Willamsburg
Schlick
Wiss Schluesser
Brighterly Tortured Boys Held Over Bonfire in Wisconsin
In Mibwaukel Wisconsin on Monday two 12 year old skaters were grabbed by three older youths who held their faces over a fire, threatening to burn them. The victims suffered flesh burns and possible eye damage as workers came to help but the assailants escaped. no arrests reported yet.
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Mibwaukel
Wis
Reddy Hackbarth
August Priese
Fresh Foreign Facts and Early 20th Century Briefs
Rebels bombarded Coronel in Chile. Austria plans a March parliamentary election. An avalanche at Floresta killed residents and destroyed 11 houses. Spain to consider a trade proposal with Cuba. Prince Baudouin's death attributed to internal variola. Kardaroff proposes Germany open negotiations with America. Remonetization of silver tied to gold prices noted. Brown's Dental Parlor advertises free examinations and crown work. specializes in children's teeth.
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Chili
Coronel
Austria
Floresta
Cuba
Spain
Prince Baudouin
Kardaroff
Germany
America
Hill Leaves Presidential Bid. Hill Becomes Senator
The Telegram asserts Gov. Hill opted for the senate after a bribery risk in a late assembly vote. It claims seven mercenary lawmakers pressured by money would have doomed the Democrats if Hill had pursued the presidency. Hill chose to avert scandal and accept the seat, ending any race for Sie.
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Elarga
Dan
Gov. Hill
Senate
Hill
Smith M. Weed
Muller
Assembly
Mr. Hill
Sheehan
Governors Home
Sie
Alliance Men Edge Ingalls Backers In Kansas Senator Vote
Jan 27 report from Tory Kay notes trains bringing over a thousand political delegates to Kansas for the U S senator election. Ingalls gains praise from supporters while alliance caucus positions solidify. Alliance leaders expect 48 votes to elect, with Judge W A Pfeifer named as caucus nominee for senator.
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Tory“Kay
U. S
Ingalls
Tywe
Republican
Alliance
Fifty miners killed in Frick mines explosion
Priyvsnura Jan 27 A mine disaster at Frick mines Monmouth left fifty miners dead with several others pulled out alive. Rescue teams battled smoke and debris as officials declared a major accident in the underground workings.
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Priyvsnura
Witty
Frick
Monmouth
Highteen Ulead
Powell Will Test It On Gas Shutdown
Lranon Indiana January 27 The Natural Gas Company cut off Powell’s gas to his business room Tuesday citing use for lighting Powell plans suit for 10000 as a test case potentially triggering more filings. Also reports strike among 500 sheep butchers at Union Stock Yards over daily pay demand, and tidings on the world’s fair trenching foundation work costing 70000. Weather notes forecast fair for Indiana with rain or snow midweek. Attorney general Miller appeared before the Supreme Court Tuesday in the Behring Sea schooner award case.
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Powell
Lranon
Ind
Spl
Natural Gas Company
Dno. M
Curcaco
Splj
Washington
Attorneygen
Miller
Supreme Court
Behring Sea Schooner Award
New York
Estal- Vishwil
Brookivne
Burglars Locked Up After String of Thefts
A trio named Dan Spellman John Nye and Geo Isaacs were locked up Tuesday morning after being credited with a series of recent burglaries. Local authorities report ongoing investigations and potential additional arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Spellman
John Nye
Geo. Isaacs
Features Of Sporting Life And Local Sports Notes
A fragmentary summary notes handball and indoor baseball costs, the mayor’s opening remarks, John Farrel in Cincinnati workhouse, Omaha six days walking match beginning Monday, and Burke versus Sullivan to crown a local champion train hopper in Chicago, with a $10 stake.
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Phsken
New York Times
St. Louis
John Farrel
Cincinnati
Omaha
Gorwing
Denver
Reading
Martin
Chicago
Jack Burke
Steve Sullivan
Chion Station
The Propyleum Dedication and Its Notable Speakers
The Dedication of the Propyleum unfolds with a formal program led by Mrs. May Wright Sewall and highlighted by addresses from Gov. Hover and Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith. Mrs. M. Louis Thomas, ex-president of Sorosis, and Myre Meredith of Indiana are profiled for their leadership, intellect, and social influence, while a vacant mourning chair honors Mrs. Shipp. The building and its setting near the blind asylum are described, noting architectural changes and skylights.
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Blind Asylum
Propykeum Association
Shipp
Robertson
N. A. Hyde
Margaret D. Chieleti
May Wright Sewall
Virginia C. Meredith
M. Louis Thomas
Thomas
Sorosis
Great Woman’s Club of
New York
Myre
Virginia Meredith
Indiana
Cambridge City
Ind
Literary Federation of
Helen Hunt Club
A.B. Claypoole
Connersville, Ind
Police Court Appearances Lead to Fines and Orders
Anna Gray faced police court for disturbing the peace after promising the mayor to leave town within 24 hours. She was jailed again Monday night for breaking her word, fined $20 plus costs. Herman Wolfe, involved with Anna in tearing up Columbia alley, received 10 days and costs for carrying concealed weapons and $5 and costs for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gray
Herman Wolfe
Avna
Columbia Alley
Mansfield's Bond and Orchard Street Bridge Debate
Cincinnati opinion questions Mansfield's plan to rebuild Orchard Street bridge using stratified limestone while arguing for repair of the Orange Avenue bridge. The piece notes Mansfield's city bonds, trainmaster James Landers, and suggests Orchard Street lacks traffic usefulness, urging priorities toward Orange Avenue and Pogue's Run access. It contrasts Mansfield's stance with N J Stanley’s view that oolitic stone can be sound, underscoring municipal debate over materials and costs.
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Orchard-st
Mansfield
Porue’s Run
Brightwood
Pogue’s Run
Orange-ave
Orchard St
Érquses Pogue
Trafic
Orthard-st
Orchard St. Bridge
Orangveage
N. J. Stanley
Cincinnati
Am. Stanley
Mr. Mansfield
Dismal Dalliances in the Indiana Senate at Article House
The report sketches Tuesday morning senate proceedings with parsonal scenes at the St Peters door and Doorkeeper McNulty policing the chamber. It notes debates on gravel roads and the world’s fair appropriation tied to the force bill, plus colorful remarks about Magee Moore and Brown of Morgan.
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Charpie
Geo. Pleasants
Repubicans
Senate
Doorkeener McNulty
St. Peter of
St Peter
Magee
West
Norway
Sweden
Cleveland
Europe
Itiliana
Moore
Morgan, Johnson
Brown
Byrd
Morgan
Simpson
Daniel Voorhees
United States
United States Senate
Howard
Shockney
Doorkeeper Callaway
Doorkeeper
McNulty
St. Peter
Pat Gorman
House
Bill Slins
Foghorn” Kelley
Pat
Morris
Hench
Indianapolis
Agricultural Or Judiciary” Committee
Rell
Pair Arrested in Montreal Bond Robbery Case
In Circaco Chicago Jan 27 a man and woman Henry McDonald and Mary Boardman were arrested and held for extradition on charges of drugging and robbing Peter Harkins of Montreal of 8000 dollars in bonds last December. They claim the bonds were discarded but authorities believe they may be with parties seeking to claim the bonds.
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Chicago Jaw
Circaco
Henry McDonald
Mary Boardman
Peter Harkins
Montreal
Harkins
Amusements: Under the Gas Light at English's Park Review
A harsh critique notes Excrisss Two old cronies farce fails to elevate drama while vaudeville acts linger. The Park audiences enjoyed new faces and Ada Deaves chic costumes. Miss Mackies contralto impresses with a distinct tone. The gaslight attraction draws crowds though Tombs odor scene lacks realism. boxing between Hanley and Creasy excites, Gordon returns as Patrice advance agent. Grand Rapids receipts total $14, with $7 going to each, barely enough for fares or meals.
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English’s
House of Representatives
Frank M. Wills
Ada Deaves
Miss Mackie
Park
New York
Tombs
Baxterst
Hanley
Creasy
Doc Gordon
Patrice
Grand Rapids
Nonce
Chicago
Gordon
Fixtures for sale in 16 Be. Washington street room
Notice announces a sale of fixtures with urgency and dates in February. Bamberger is vacating the room at 16 Be. Washington Street and all articles must be sold by the stated deadline.
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Bamberger
Washington D C House Debates Oklahoma City Bond Vote
In Congress, a half hour consumed approving the journal as the president vetoed a bill authorizing Oklahoma City to issue bonds for the Choctaw railway. Springer proposed censure of the speaker. the measure was tabled amid a lively debate. Senate morning business was light. Frye urged a government depository for potatoes with certs at one dollar per bushel. Hoar critiqued Stanford credentials. Mitchell introduced a Trans Pacific cabos bill.
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Washington
House
Oklahoma City
Choctaw Railway Company
Springer
Senate
Frye
Hoar
Stanford
Mitchell
Haggard and Ballou Sign Literary Alliance
A literary combine forms between H Rider Haggard and W Hosea Ballou in New Orleans. They plan a joint continental tour starting March 1 in San Francisco and would write a novel jointly if copyright law passes and conditions permit. They agree to share royalties and jointly hold future novel copyrights in Hoogland and the United States.
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New Orleans
H. Rider Haggard
W. Hosea Balleu
Hoogland
United States
Sajes
Nessrs
Haggard
Ballou
San Francisco
Cliry Lirk and The Swedish Quartet To Appear
A Swedish quartet Cliry Lirk will perform at Y MEG A hall Wednesday evening. Also noted are local incidents including a failed real estate burglary on W Ohio St, jail readiness orders in Noblesville, and various court proceedings involving James Pendergast and U S. pension cases in Indianapolis.
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Hall
C. A. Hilgenberg
Ohio St
Woods
Noblesville
U. S
Henry Roller
Indianapolis
van Buren
James Pendergast
Feibleman
Mary Pendergast
W. M. R. French
Chicago
Propydeum
Frank Beard
X.M. C. A. Hall
W. E
Ohio
Indiana
Sd. Biller
Darke County
West Indianapolis
Sre
Lyra Hall
Caledonian Club
Robert Burns
Sullivan
W. W. Scott
E. Whitson
Clarence Hennine
House Committee On
Tryington Road
Citizens’ Street Car Company
Chas
Jessie York
Eliza Fenning
N. West-st
S. West-st
Jas
A. Gregg
Maria Sumner
Henry E. Hall
Smaria Tinsley
John T. Budenz
Elizabeth C. Ab
The President Is Mad How the Latte Got Even With Harrison
The piece portrays President Morrison furious at the Senate action on the force bill and shows Democrats cheering while Republicans grow discouraged. It notes a secret caucus at Senator Harxis residence shaping the program, and reports Teller and Walcott pleased to settle scores over Hill of Colorado’s monetary commission appointment.
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Wasumacros
Senate
Harxis
House
Morrison
Washington
Teller
Walcott
Hill
Colorado
Monetary Commission
Swindle Charged In Indiana Real Estate Scheme
Henry Hart and C B Byam jailed for obtaining money under false pretenses by trading Indiana property they did not own for Chicago real estate and mortgaging it. Victims ranged from 200 to 1000 dollars, with police estimating total swindling around 1500. Corrupt dealings extend into city business as aldermen discuss streetcar charter issues and city finances.
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Indiana
CrHicaeé
Henry Hart
C. PB. Byam
Chicago
Four killed in rail wreck near Topeka Kansas report
Wire whispers recount several incidents including four men killed in a railroad wreck near Topeka and a list of other brief items from various locales. Names mentioned include Thomas J Newman editor of the Zanesville Daily Courier and Hon C H Hollingsworth land office receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Thomas J." Newman
Zanesville
Baily Courier
C. H. Hollingsworth
General Land Office
Austin
Tex
Deseronto
Ont
Geo
Blumer
Wilson Howard
Harlan County
Missouri
Omaha
Neb
National Farmers’ Alliance
Casey
Carlisle
T. J. Scott
San Antonio
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James Landers
Thel. & Y. Road
Neney
Hither House
St. Peters
Wim, L
Elder’s
Rombery
Excriss’s
Telzer and
Wolsoft
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Sessler
Ma. Coy
Swifts
Osterman’s
Woollen
Bailey
Howe, Howland and Niblack
Sim Coy
Irvington
Aldermin
Blackwell
Hinself
Pall Park
Pine Rive Acuyxcy
Lewis
Miles
Interior Department
Fredrick W. Flickinger
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