Eliza White in County Court Marriage Annullment Case
In a circuit court session a case seeking the annullment of Eliza White alias Bevis from Jefferson Bevis was dismissed after revealing a tangled marital history. The petition traced Eliza’s prior marriage to Frederick White, his two-year disappearance, a second marriage to Bevis, and a later return of the first husband. The docket was scratched for lack of prosecution and the fate of Waite remains uncertain.
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Eliza White
Bevis
Jefferson Bevis
Frederick White
Lafayette
Frederick
Eiiza
Eliza
Enoch Arden
Absuve
Waite
Wees of the Wedded in Judge Howland Court
Dora B. Wayte formerly Davis faced a breach of promise suit against T. Wayte in 1897. The case was dismissed for want of prosecution in December. A separate separation claim by Charlotte Dillard against Thos. J. Billard was also dismissed.
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Wees
Howland
Dora B. Wayte
Davis
T. Wayte
Bliss
Dora
Sept. US
Charlotte Dillard
Thos. J. Billard
Enrolled Bill Mistake Tied to Miner Protection Law Flaw
Evidence shows the miners protection bill was enrolled from a printed copy by mistake after the author Carroll and committee officials misread the enrolled bill. The error likely arose when the clerk used the committee report rather than the actual bill, altering the enacting clause and section numbering.
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Clauss
Menownes
Lal
Imkers
Sunday Carroll
Senate
Tim Griffin
Carroll
Aew
Great is the trust and orange growers unite
News briefs report J E Goodsell visiting New York to defend a proposed orange trust terming it an organization of producers and buyers to counter commission men. Cincinnati notes the whisky trust cutting monthly dividends. Michigan lawmakers block a salt trust bill capping corporate capital at five million. Local ad mentions new sideboards at Wm L Elders.
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Orange Combine
New York
J—E. J. Goodsell
Orange Trust
Local base club upbeat on Healy Whitney deal
Hoosier baseball president Brush reports cheerful progress as Getzein signs to the contract and pretzel pitcher heads to Chicago for daily drills. Manager Bancroft plans arrival Sunday night to lead workouts while Buckley signs and advance money is sent. Haals remains unsigned until after the All-Americans tour. Shreve joins practice and Bassett may report soon. Avril eyeing exhibition bids against Louisville as Prush foresees a productive season ahead.
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Brush
Hoosier Ball Club
Healy-Whitney
Getzein
Chicago
Bancroft
Buckley
Haals
Bassett
Bencroft
Avril
Louisville
Prush
Judges Confer on Police and Fire Board Case Outcome
Saturday private session of Judges Taylor Howe and Walker in a room of the former mapped framing of a decision in the police and fire board public central WS dispute. The burdened task follows lengthy arguments and many citations as the bench nears a ruling on paternal affairs control amid broad public interest.
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Taylor
Howe
Walker
Police and Fire Board
Public Central
Wis
Superior Court
Funeral of Robert Braxton Draws Large Bethel A M E Crowd
The funeral for Robert Braxton of Hose Co. was one of Bethel A M E church’s largest ever at Vermont street. He died of consumptive illness Wednesday morning at age 41. He served in the fire department since 1875 and belonged to Lincoln Huron lodge 515. Delegations from each engine company attended. music by the hotel brotherhood band. Various ministers participated and a biography was read. A grand rally is planned Sunday at Second Baptist to raise funds, as Rev J W Carr reports the church debt.
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Robert Braxton
Hose Co
Bethel A. M. E
Vermontst
Fire Department
Lincoln Huron Lodge
Hotel Brotherhood
J. H. Clay
Lexington
J. H. Carr
Second Baptist Church
H. H. Thompson
Charles Williams
South Calvary Baptist Church
J. Manson
A. M. Ek. Zion Church
Mr. Lewis
Allen Chapel
J. W. Carr
Evansville girls urged to mail stamps in letter
The LaPorte Herald notes the ongoing practice of Evansville girls placing two one cent stamps on a letter and mentions Huntington girls are invited to send their names by next April fool's day, with a surprise anticipated though the expected number is small.
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LaPorte Herald
Evansville
Saya LaPorte
Huntington
Double Hanging In Minneapolis for Cedar Ave Murder
Tim othy and Peter Barrett were hanged in Minneapolis on Friday for the murder of Thomas Tolifson, a driver on the Cedarave street car line, July 26, 87.
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Minneapolis
Timothy
Peter Barrett
Thomas Tolifson
Cedarave
American Wessel Seized in Grand Monon Nig
The American fishing schooner W. H. Foye has been seized and a prize crew put aboard her. Smoke Yacht Club, a Havana cigar for Deschler's Bates house cigar stand.
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American Wessel
Grand Monon
N.S
W. H. Foye
Smoke Yacht Club
Deschler
Bates House
Candidates rise for city political tickets in fall race
Tu H Sun notes local party talks spark new nominations while labor tickets fade. Sullivan declines mayoral bid to back for superior court, Walker considered for judgeship. John Schley eyed for county clerk with Lan ning linked to cleriship, while Republicans flirt with John Merh for mayor amid uncertain field.
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Tu H
Sun
Thomas J. Sullivan
John Schley
Onyrealicen
Ciy
Seldenar Bonorad
Doe Lanning
Sehiey
John Merh
Robbery at Hairland Store Strikes in Shalby County
Board of insane hospital trustees member C I Carson reports his brother in political trouble and suspects thieves who burglarized the Hairland store. Intruders entered via outside stairs, tore through carpet and plaster, damaged the safe, and took shoes clothing and other goods, with total loss estimated high. Police seek the culprits.
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Jered. C. Carson
Board of Insane Hospital Trustees
Colbert
Hairland
Shalby County
County Clerk Violations Cause Sixfold Payment Question
A detailed inquiry into County-clerk John Elmer reveals he drew 450 for copying 127 books without authority, plus an extra ten pence per folio, raising questions about improper charges and accountability.
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John Elmer
Barn Fire Kills J Gordon and Eight Horses in NeEWrory
Incendiaries set fire to the Gordon barn in NeEWrory on Thursday night. J B Gordon and eight horses died in the blaze. In other news from the region, county offices report heavy rush as tax delinquency looms with April 15 deadline. Receipts average about 10,000 daily as more payments are expected to avoid 10 percent penalties. Romeo Johnson is slated for a consular post in London. Scarlet fever quarantines Sandy Hook amid outbreak concerns.
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Neewrory
Neb
J. B. Gordon
Gordon
Loftin
Swift
Laurel dancing club masque ball at Wright's hall
The Laurel dancing club hosts a masque ball at Wright's hall on Market street Wednesday evening next. Judge Howland has divorced James from Ellen Wright on adultery grounds last Saturday morning. Meridian W C T U holds a Sunday meeting at 3 45 p m at Grace M E church with addresses by Rev Cowan J C Kingsbury and others.
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Laurel Dancing Club
Wright’s Hall
Market St
Howland
James
Ellen Wright
Meridian
Grace M. FE. Church
Rev. Cowan
J. C. Kingsbury
Rumors of Cabinet Shake-up and Seepage of Names
Washington dispatch reports no substantial cabinet changes despite rumors. Attorney General Miller remains. Judge Gresham may join the Supreme Court to replace Justice Matthews. Chauncey M. Depew touted for English mission. Depew’s senate nomination may come Monday. Senator Sherman backs Gibson for pensions. Gibson reportedly distraught over treatment. New nominations: Tanner for pensions, Shakelford for Indian Territory judge, Bebout for Rushville postmaster.
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Senare
Corporal Tanner
New York
J. M. Shakelford
Indiana
G. S. Court of Indian Territory
Bebout
Rushville
Tad
Pigs Paradise Raided by Police and Eminent Tramps Arrested
Police raid targets the area known as Pigs Paradise near the belt railroad west of the city. Ten tramps were rounded up and brought to Mayor Jenny, while notes mention several figures and a claimed thirty-five-vagrant rumor. Judge Travis sentenced twenty dollars and thirty days after questioning behavior at the work house.
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Glenthomen
I. I
Sand
Jenny
Thomas Carlyle
George Rogers Clark
Joe Howard
John Noble
Fess
James Reed
George Shields
Frank Fitzer
James Ryan
James Albright
Sergt. Wheatly
Oskar Werrick
Travis
Werrick
Denny
Supt
Entangling Gossip and Anecdotes From Local Circles
A collage of outlandish boasts about Lige Halford and his brother Jim, rumored minor foreign post, a 15 year old rally missing Ritter, McAvor’s Mark Twain recital at Plymouth Church interrupted by cat noises, and an antiquated lawyer recounting a judge's advice that boosted Aumont’s practice.
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Lige Halford
Jim
Lizge
Capt
Kl. Ritter
Yellow Bridge
Ritter
Halford
Capt. Kiter
Johnsons Trepass Case Against Botson City
Mayor Penny ruled against Johnson for trespass as his workers prepared a street railway on Tennessee Street. The court found the company violated its city contract by not building main lines within the time limit and challenged the use of authorized branch streets. Johnson was fined a small amount and an appeal was filed to the Circuit Court.
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Penny
Johnson
Tennessee-st
Johucon
Circuit Court
Police raid on river tramp camp disrupts group near depots
Friday afternoon about 2 50 police from the Travis force raided a tramp camp between Vandalia and L and St L tracks along the river. The group had stolen fuel, cooked on fences, begged food from cars and slept by fires or in box cars. The force planned to arrest those gathered in the evening.
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Union Depot
Vandalia
Travis
Bargains in broken sizes boot sale at Marott shop
Local retailer Geo P Marott at 16 North Penn Street advertises bargains on boots and shots with price cuts from one to two dollars. The notice emphasizes continued discounts and urging customers to visit to find a fit.
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Geo. P. Marott
North Penn
War on Indiana Coal Sparks Midwest Price Battle
A heated coal trade war unfolds with Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania operators backing a May 1 price push. Indiana miners, backed by Watson and Hittle, denounce current terms and plan to switch to a contracted scale after May. The industry splits as states pursue self interest, signaling expected price cuts and market turmoil.
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Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tie
Sus
Watson
Lira
Watson & Hittle
Indianapolis
Columbia
Indianapelis
Falsa
Knights of Labor
Vothaga
Clay County Meeting Over Miners' Pay and Election Clerk Misconduct
Several hundred Clay county farmers gathered at the Courthouse to urge miners at the Jumble mine to abandon the 10 cent below scale pay rate and to question the operators while a committee was formed to negotiate. The same report discusses suspected tampering with a miners bill, alleged copying irregularities, and a state legislature clerk handwriting mystery linked to an enrolled bill. The report hints at political intrigue and a call to investigate blamed individuals.
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Broomixuron
Birdy
Tnd
Clay County
McQuade
K. Af L
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