Kidnapping Sensation Shocks Lenington as Lizzie Thompson Returns
Mrs Lizzie Thompson of Cincinnati, who separated from husband Harry B Thompson two years ago, arrives by train after kidnapping her two children Nellie Milton and John B Thompson from their grandparents near Christchurch. They were taken in a closed carriage by a gray boy and are now believed headed toward Cincinnati. Thompson left a note for Dr Ward, Christchurch pastor, before boarding the Cincinnati Southern Railway.
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Nellie Milton
John B
Ailton G. Thompson
Christchurch
Thompson
Anesgre
Ward
Cinchinnati Southern
Cincinnati
Light thrown near Falreelk Bridge alarms riders and drivers
Several complaints arise over careless light throwing by self seared guards endangering horses near Falreelk bridge. One horse nearly jumped into water, another lurched, injuring a horse. Citizens urge warning sounds to direct light away from streets. In Ninth ward, locals discussed forming an independent club to back a Republican ticket.
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Falereelk
Walter
Bugsy
Monsieur de Poumerille
Denison Borge
Tela
Park Theater to Open With McSorley Twins Farce
The Park theater plans a Monday opening featuring McSorley’s twins in a farce with strong plot, lively Irish comedy by Ferguson and Emerick, original songs, and elaborate Sosman and Landis scenery. Merritt and Davis back a polished production with climate controlled seating and refreshed interior.
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Park Theater
Mel Sorley
Perguson
Emerick
Army of Fun
Ferguson
Palore
City eyes repairs after contractors refuse work on street
A city board conference reviews striped repairs on a street where original contractors declined. The city plans to repave with brick and seeks bids while the company bears indemnity for earlier conditions.
Populists to Indorse Democratic Ticket in Indiana Convention
Indiana Populists plan to endorse the Democratic ticket at their state convention Tuesday. Leaders expect Democratic platform and Uikos support, with 41m votes likely for Gov. candidate Shively. Prohibition voters and free silver sentiment may shift totals, though exact figures are unavailable.
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Indiana
TL Sun
Uekos
Stas Shepard
State Committee
BR. B. Shively
Bryan Nomination Stirs Populist Convention Proceedings
At the St Louis gathering on July 27 William Jennings Bryan was nominated for the presidency by the populist convention at 3 58 p m The scene included debate over the ticket and whether Bryan would stay on it amid tensions with delegates and party leaders The report notes lingering uncertainty about the final ticket and potential replacements as the convention adjourned with unsettled sentiment and speculation.
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Louis
William Jennings Bryan
Batlot
Bervan
Morten
Deanelly
Coxexy
Pater Bryan
Brick Thrower Arrested After Fatal Home Injury
James Johnsen died at his home after a brick struck him in the head. Authorities say Ad Bleek threw the brick from Adams Saloon area, striking Johnsen in the yard. The skull fracture required trepanation but proved fatal. Coroner Digger ordered further investigation and Bleek’s arrest followed.
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James Johnsen
Diert Black
Johnsen
Joleen
Taek
Will Carico
Adams
Carico
Jonson
Samuel Didwards
Johnson
Suds
Aeling
Digger
Bleek
Forecast for Bachianapolis Weather and Rail Tax Talks
Forecast for Bachianapolis and vicinity calls for cooler, cloudier skies with occasional rain and possible thunderstorms Tuesday night. State officials debate tax assessments on rail lines, the Monon and Big Four facing pressure amid hard times and disputed bridge taxes. Trials loom for local gamblers as police crack down on illegal rooms. western region fires blaze in Marinette county.
Destructive storms sweep eastern regions with heavy damage
Reports from Milwacker Dubuque and Cleveland describe severe storms, tornadoes and floods across multiple towns. Electric shocks burned a man in Wisconsin, windows shattered in Linn & Costs, farms damaged near Battle Creek, and Beulah Park picnic grounds along with Three Rivers suffered extensive destruction. A large flood and power outages disrupted rail lines and city services.
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Fiom
Mich
Linn & Costs
Tiatve
Dubuque
Mo Dwaevy
Cumberlant Ltd
Poe
Baltimore & Ohia
Ohio
Bepgen
Parkersburg
Brunswick
Miurtinsburg
Vaphilus
Cinemoath
Mount Clemens
Cris
John Alenstes
Kdicht
Three Rivers
Methodist Episcopal Church
Euvers
Battle Creel
Tunisem
Markham
Thers
Avis Hes
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
Dravesburg
Marekist
Baby Falls Into Yard Vault and Dies
Carlin J Ruth two year old son of Charles Ruth of 18 Stevens Place fell into a rear yard vault Monday morning and drowned before help could reach him. His mother heard his cries and rushed to rescue him as men nearby fought to save the child. Firemen brought a ladder but the boy died before medical aid arrived. The distraught father, a shipping clerk for John Moore, expressed thanks to neighbors and rescuers for their quick response.
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Carlin J. Ruth
Charles Ruth
Stevens Place
Misty
Amd
Merima
Cid
Ruth
Patriotic day at Bethany park ends in polarized crowd
On a lively Patriotic day at Bethany park, two factions split as speakers including prohibition nominee Crist and Franklin Landers sparred over politics and monetary policy. The clash erupted when Landers pressed silver issues, while President Atkinson urged crowd to stay nonpolitical. In a separate note, August Seehner sues gardener Joseph Myer for 27 dollars over alleged work, with Myer denying debt and dispute centered on farm damage and tomato plants.
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Bethany Park
Crist
Sovernor
Franklin Landers
B. Shivedy
Heraers
Bomebloody
Atkinson
Mrlanders
Mary Atkinson
Sanders
Mirlanders
Tarmer
August Seehner
Joseph Myer
Churchman Lake
Schuler
Myer
Habieh
Myers
Schiller
Acton Park Sunday excursion crowds seek shade and sermons
On Sunday morning at Acton park large groups of passengers rode to the venue despite crowded seats. A brief shower cooled the air around 9. A majority of excursionists chose shaded spots near the pumps over the formal seating to listen to the routine program. J. We. Turner preached in the crowd and Rev. L. G. Adkinson gave the afternoon sermon.
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Acton
Acton Park
Oj. We. Turner
L. G. Adkinson
Doctors Begin European Tour This Fall
Dr. H. Pantzer departed Monday for Germany to join his family and stay until next September. Dr. Burchard has begun his European journey and will tour Switzerland.
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Yewrup
Dr. H. ©. Pantzer
Germany
Dr. Burchard
Europe
Switzerland
London Times Sees Bryan Chance For Election
The London Times weighs Mr Bryan’s bid as plausible though not assured. Reports say 60 lives lost in a Colorado flood, 20,000 men strike in New York, and political shifts unfold as Senator Marion Butler becomes populist chair and Hanna plans NYC campaign efforts.
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London Times
Bryan
Colorado
Tailors
New York
Marion Butler
National Committee
Hanna
Pennsylva
Ohio
Tom Watson
Sewall
Died by Own Hand Nowlin Despondent Over Life
Charles Nasworthy timeline touched Nowlin as a despondent man. R. W. Nowlin, 40, secretary treasurer at the American Collecting and Reporting Agency in Baldwin Block, killed himself with morphine after writing letters to his mother and brother-in-law Bradford Bullock. He faced prior arrest for sending a postal card ban and had been held on a $500 bond by federal authorities. The death is linked to his discontent with life and reports of financial irregularities disputed by Bullock. The scene was at 821% Washington St with Dudley and Pierce present.
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Irvin & Adams’ Undertaking Establishment
Nowlin
Uge
American Collecting and Reporting Agency
Baldwin Wlock
Bradford Ullovk
Washington St
Starry Dudley
George Pierce
James van Natta
Massachusetts
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Pierce
Greencastle
Bigger
Dr. Collins
R. W. Long
Asen
Lawrencebure
Chas. Nasworthy
Nasworthy
American Collecting and Reporting Association
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Nosworthy
Lfe
Bradford Bullock
Association
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Fall Creek
Knickerbocker Hall
Central Ave
Delaware
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Board of Work
Logansport
Chicago
Will Schuessler
The
Denison
Justice Lockman
Alpert Molby
Anna Annibel
Society of Spiritualists
Mansur Hall
Colbert
Michigan St
Massachusetts Ave
Board of Works
Wheeler
Board‘of Safety
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