Notable Suit Headlines Stir Shelbyville Society
Dearman L. Collins sues William H. Leisure for 5000 damages claiming alienation of his wife. Miss Della Fleetwood sues Chauncey C. Kinsley for 5000 alleging ruin. Grain merchant J. D. McFerren returns and is arrested on a swindle charge from Sophia Moore over 600 bushels of wheat.
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Shelbyville, Ind
Dearman L. Collins
William H. Leisure
Leisure
Della Fleetwood
Chauncey C. Kinsley
Kinsley
Calvin Kinsley
J. D. McFerren
Sophia Moore
McFerran
Bond
Law Books and Chairs In Court Riot At Kokomo Trial
In Greentown's Squire Fisher court Mrs Gottloib Kuhner faced trial for chasing her husband with a revolver and firing. Eight lawyers three constables and several witnesses clashed as revolvers drew, but flying chairs and law books caused the damage. Sheriff Harness intervened with a posse. Attorney F Brannan was jailed but released on bail.
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Kokomo
Ind
Navy
Squire Fisher
Greentown
Gottloib Kuhner
Harness
F. Brannan
Divorce suit filed as man arrested for stealing papers
Mrs Emma Young filed for divorce from Claude Young an oil wood painter. He allegedly stole the divorce complaint and related papers from the county clerk and burned them. He was arrested Wednesday for larceny.
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Anderson, Ind
Emma Young
Claude Young
Young
Richmond Doings and Wayne County College Strike News
Richmond items note ex county treasurer William P Cook funds window casing wind proof Alonzo Marshall retires as county auditor Alexander Reid succeeds him rugby football games Richmond and Muncie high schools set for Nov 18 at Muncie a Druid lodge to be formed Rev William J Howe accepts Whitewater Christian church post Rush County Fair association reorganized Wayne Fort Wayne college of medicine students strike worsens demanding removal of Dr C E Barnett as anatomy professor and classes remain closed.
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Richmond
Ind
William P. Cook
Alonzo Marshall
Alexander Reid
Richmond and
William J. Howe
Christian Church
Whitewater
Rush County Fair Association
Yor't Wayne
Fort Wayne College of Medicine
C. E. Barnett
Indiana Fragments Highlight Local Struggles And Events
Indiana news briefs report labor disputes, infrastructure plans, and local incidents. Key items include Black coal miners in Brazil demanding raises, Lafayette backing a new union depot, Fort Wayne water bonds, and Logansport post office closing if funds fail. Obituaries note Moses Mariz and Thomas Williams.
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Moses Mariz
Pioneer
Arcadia
Lafayette
Union
Fort Wayne Water Works
Ministers accuse McKinley of violating Methodist vows
Methodist ministers in Chicago claim President McKinley violated Methodist vows by drinking at a banquet in his honor during the fall festival at the Auditorium. They say the issue should be acted upon at the Chicago Methodist ministers meeting next Monday.
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Chicago
McKkinley
Methodist Church
Chicago Methodist Ministers
Charity Organization Society Elects New Officers
The Charity Organization Society announced its new leadership on Tuesday naming an executive committee including J. H. Holliday Rev. A. Bessonies Rev. G. A. Carstensen Louis Hollweg H. H. Hanna Bement Lyman Nathan Morris Chas. Martindale Julius F. Pratt and Thos. Spann treasurer Volney T. Malott secretary Nathan Morris general secretary C. S. Grout and committees on m en d ic an cy home libraries settlement work room and day nursing county asylums with members Rev V Hunter G. W. Brown E. L. Williams G. I. Shover and Mrs C B Oakes among others.
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the Charity Organization Society
J. H. Holliday
A. Bessonies
G. A. Carstensen
Louis Hollweg
H. HH. Hanna
Bement Lyman
Nathan Morris
Chas. Martindale
Julius FF. Pratt
Thos. Spann
Volney T. Malott
C. S. Grout
R V. Hunter
Hobart's Condition Bulletin From Paterson Hospital
Vice president Hobart's doctors report he had a comfortable night and slight nourishment, with little or no change in his condition since Tuesday. The bulletin was issued at 1 a.m. Wednesday from Paterson, New Jersey.
Vice President Shows Slight Improvement, Report Says
The 1 p.m. bulletin states the vice president has rested well and shows interest in current events with no change in condition besides being somewhat weaker.
Arrest of Andrew VanMeter Stirs Near Georgia Street
Detectives Asch and Dugan arrested Andrew VanMeter, a known thief, near Georgia street and Senate avenue Monday night. He had his hand on a revolver in his pocket when taken into custody.
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Andrew VanMeter
Georgiast
Senate Ave
Asch and Dugan
Mrs Washington’s Granddaughter Dies at 93
WASHINGTON November 1 Mrs Martha Custis Williams Carter aged 93 a granddaughter of Martha Washington died Tuesday.
Town Talk roundup of local incidents and appointments
Capt. E D Salsbury to become private secretary to Supreme Judge F E Baker from Nov 14. Frank Rice fractures an arm at Cyclorama rink. Synod delegates report to Seventh Presbyterian missionary societies. Sept Edenharter authorizes issuance of warrant for John Duncan to be committed to insane asylum. Duncan declared insane. Butler prep and freshman football scrapes over colors. Robert Tomlinson sustains broken collarbone in a melee. Ira V Zook allowed to return to school on suspended sentence. Geo Noland cites long wife ailment cured by Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
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E. D. Salsbury
Goshen
F. E. Baker
Frank Rice
Alabama Sr
Synodical Society
Missionary Societies of
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Edenharter
George Fate
John O. Duncan
Mary Cole
Duncan
Butler
Robert ‘Tomlinson
Fairland
Alford
Ira V. Zook
Deadly live wire accidents claim multiple victims
In Chicago local lineman Joseph Baute burned atop a telegraph pole after contacting a live line. Firemen lowered his body after nearly thirty minutes. In Brooklyn a street crowd watched as a broken electric wire fatally entangled a boy and badly burned John Seidel, who survives. Policemen Toland and Seidel aided victims.
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Chicago
Joseph Baute
Baute
New York
Brooklyn
Toland
John Steidel
Seidel
Dowie mobbed in Oak Park siege lasts overnight
John Alexander Dowie the divine healer and head of the Christian Catholic Church faced a large mob in an Oak Park hall from Tuesday evening until 3 a.m. Wednesday. About 500 protesters gathered outside as windows were shattered and missiles hurled. Police rescued Dowie and five arrests were made.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Oak Park
Dowie
Train Robbery in Denison Leaves Messenger Dead
Bandits robbed an express car in Denison Texas killing messenger W F Concannon. About $10 000 was in the car before the thieves escaped. Concannon lay unconscious, the crime discovered when the train reached the depot. No witnesses to entry or departure.
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Denison
Tex
W. F. Concannon
Concannon
Sailors Meet Forty-second Regiment Soldiers at Union Station
A carload of Olympia sailors greeted a trainload of Forty-second regiment soldiers from Fort Niagara en route to the Philippines at Union Station. The exchange of good wishes drew attention as the sailors displayed their congressional medals. The troops, to be paid and discharged in San Francisco, faced a three hour delay at Muncie due to Lieut Col Beacon objecting to a caboose on the special train.
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Olympia
Fort Niagara
Philippines
Union Station
Jackie
San Francisco
Muncie
Beacon
Automobile Speed Not Curbable in Indianapolis Ordinances
A city attorney states that Indianapolis ordinances have no speed limits for automobiles. The law covers bicycles and horse-drawn vehicles but has no provision restricting auto travel. Superintendent Quigley adds that he cannot enforce any speed restrictions even if cars run too fast.
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Kern
Quigley
Fire Alarm At Fitzgerald Building Sparks Crowd
An oil can blaze in Box 4 basement of the Fitzgerald building on the Circle drew the fire department and a large noon crowd. Only smoke and a strong odor were noted. no injuries reported.
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Fitzgerald
Circle
Mrs Nellie Ballard Lord Dies in Philadelphia
The body of Mrs. Nellie Ballard Lord will arrive in Indianapolis Wednesday evening and go to the home of her mother Mrs N A Ballard at 524 EB Christ. She died in Philadelphia and was the widow of ex Congressman Jason B Brown before marrying Mr Lord a few years ago. Her childhood was spent in Indianapolis. The funeral will be at 2.
Taylor Motor Fluke Delays Chicago Record Trials
Taylor planned record trials in Chicago but his motorcycle failed. McDuffee had a working bike but was not in condition, so the attempts were postponed to Wednesday. Sager, Taylor's manager, says the outcome depends on which motor can go fastest and that Taylor can follow any pace set.
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Taylor
Chicago
McDuffee
Sager
Money Orders Paid at Indiana National After Wednesday
Post office money orders received by Indianapolis banks will be paid at the Indiana National Bank instead of the post office. The change follows the clearing house departure established by Mr. Hess. The post office will settle with the Indiana National Bank at week’s end.
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Indiana National
Indianapolis
Indiana National Bank
Hess
Judge issues order restraining West Indianapolis mother
Tuesday Judge Allen issued an order against Katie Marix of West Indianapolis restraining her from taking her little daughter from the city. The husband, suing for divorce, says she threatened to leave with the child and accuses her of allowing and drinking beer in her boarding house.
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Allen
Katie Marix
Indianapolis
Elevate the Tracks Horse Flung At Meridian Crossing
Dr. Amos W. Fisher and his wife Mrs Fisher were in a buggy at Meridian Street crossing when a horse became unmanageable and was struck by a switch engine. Both occupants were uninjured, but the horse was killed.
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Amos W. Fisher
Meridian St
Union Tracks
A Chattering Wife Divorce Suit Cited By Husband
William A. Neidhammer of Hamilton county sues for divorce from Sarah claiming she talks incessantly and nightly scolding robs him of sleep and ability to conduct business. Dr Have Haden of Summit Alabama endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for digestion and indigestion.
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William A. Neidhammer
Hamilton County
Sarah
Ve Haden
Summit
Sloan to Lead New Indianapolis School Board
George W W Sloan, Charles W Moores, Andrew M Sweeney and Henry Sickles, members elect, met Tuesday to discuss leadership and business director candidates including Cleland Prendergast Judah and Wright. Three names for head of Indianapolis schools were Kendall Cooper Locke. Sloan declined to run for president, but could be honored if chosen.
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George W W. Sloan
Charles W. Moores
Andrew M. Sweeney
Henry Sickles
John Emrich
Emrich
John E. Cleland
John Prendergast
John M. Judah
Harry Wright
Cleland
Sloan
Goss
Indianapolis
Kendall
New Haven
Conn
Cooper
Des Moines
Locke
Chicago
Samoan Question Near Settlement as Powers Mediate
U S ambassador Choate met Lord Salisbury on Wednesday to discuss the Samoan issue. Observers believe a settlement is near and that the islands may soon fall under a single power's control.
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London
U.S
Choate
Lord Salisbury
May Fool the Undertaker
New York on November 1 Miss Della Fox the popular comedienne is much improved and her physician says he feels encouraged to hope for her complete recovery after a midweek improvement reported by her doctors.
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New York
Della Fox
Errors in M Morrows Books Lead to Dissolved Partnership
Real estate man John H McMorrow abandoned the city prompting partner P J Flanedy to dissolve their partnership on Tuesday. Flanedy said examination of the books will take two weeks or more and the business will continue as before.
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John H. McMorrow
P. J. Flanedy
Flanedy
McMorrow
City Attorney Won’t Act Against Gas Firms This Week
A Sun reporter pressed Kern on city steps to force gas companies to honor contracts. Kern replied he does not know and no action will be taken Wednesday, adding he may prepare before the mayor returns.
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Kern
SUN
Princess Stephanie Cancels Engagement Rumor Spreads
Berlin reports that Princess Stephanie has called off her engagement to Count Lonyay to aid her daughter's future. Archduke Franz Ferdinand may wed Countess Chotek in defiance of Kaiser Franz Josef, per the Tasgeblatt. Also, a brief ad touts Dean's Ointment for scalp eczema.
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Berlin
Buda Pesth
Stephanie
Count Lonyay
Elizabeth
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Chotek
Kaiser Franz Josef
Tasgeblatt
Ormonds Daily Lunch Offers For 100 Guests
Van DerpooL advertises a fall meal for 100 as part of a business lunch served daily from 10 a m to 2 p m with ladies' lunch on the second floor at 16 W. Pearl. Complimentary headings and sun liners on the seventh page referenced.
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Our Business
Ormonds
W. Pearist
the Sun
Tough Soldiers Cause Stir At Union Station
Union Station officials report 300 Manila bound soldiers passed through Indianapolis on Tuesday and caused trouble on two mixed trains. A brakeman was threatened with a pistol when ordered to stop the train and a passenger section was delayed while officers demanded separate baggage and passenger cars.
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Union Station
Indianapolis
Charges Against Hunter Reach New Orleans Petition Demands Removal
A 431 citizen petition from Central American residents asks Secretary Hay to remove United States Minister W Godfrey Hunter to Guatemala Honduras and San Salvador. The petition claims he failed to protect subjects causing bankruptcy imprisonment and humiliation and cites alleged involvement in Guatemalan schemes.
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New Orleans
Central America
Hay
W. Godfrey Hunter
United States
Guatemala
Honduras
San Salvador
Hunter
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