Outlook for a Man Accustomed to the World’s Best
The article describes Capt. Oberlin M. Carter’s five year sentence to Fort Leavenworth military prison after embezzling nearly $2 million from the government. It outlines prison life including numbers assigned, meals, work details, strict silence, and the harsh guard presence. Carter was court-martialed November 20, 1887, with a sentence of dismissal from the army, five years imprisonment, a $5,000 fine, and public disgrace for one year.
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Oberlin M. Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Fort Leavensworth
Tost
Carter
Rock Quarry
Rock
Indiana Woman Dies From Needle Complication Years After Injury
Mrs Ed Scott age 60 of Wabash Ind died Wednesday from the effects of a needle that entered her body years ago and could not be removed. The needle lodged in her tissues causing ongoing pain and gradual decline.
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Wabash
Ind
Ed Scott
Spiritualist Leader Elroy Ends Life in Indiana
James Moe Elroy, head of southern Indiana spiritualists, took laudanum on Wednesday. A church note said religion is a myth and all men are hypocrites. The Evansville tragedy shocks the movement.
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Evansville
Ind
James MoeElroy
Indiana
Man fires shotgun at Halloween marauders in Wabash
Richard Gard discharges a shotgun at Halloween prowlers in Wabash Indiana wounding 15 year old John Saunders in the chest fatally. Saunders dies shortly after at a local hospital as authorities investigate the incident and question Gard about the shooting.
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Wabash, Ind
Richard Garddis
Roanoke
Hallowe’en
John Saunders
Muncie Finds Molding Sand as Free Mail Begins in Martinsville
Fragmented notices report molding sand found at Muncie and Martinsville starting free mail delivery on Wednesday. Other items mention a Kokomo elder involved in "Hobsonizing" the girls and a Kokomo death from carbolic acid in Vincennes. The state sees varied local concerns from gas rate cases in Richmond to bank retirements in Lafayette and coal dealer pricing.
Wild confrontations and misfortunes headline Indiana items
A parade of incidents spans Indiana towns with injuries, arrests, and oddities. Reports include a farmer's insurance merger, a broken leg from a Halloween mob, a divorce bid, thefts, court outcomes, and unusual local events involving mayors, workers, and unions.
Dewey Denies 1901 Presidential Bid Amid Marriage Talk
A Washington dispatch to the Times-Herald reports Admiral Dewey will not seek the presidency on any ticket and notes Mrs Hazen is a Republican, not a Democrat. His staff rejects the marriage talk as idle. A separate Chicago note says reformers plan a 1901 around the world trip led by Woman’s Christian Temperance Union figures.
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Chicago
Washington
Times-Herald
L. M. N. Stevens
Woman’s ‘Christian Temperance Union
Henry Somerset
Wilbur Crofts
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Frances Willard
No. 99 A Pocket Mirror and Comb Set
Pocket mirror and comb set in a neat leather case labeled No 99. Compact grooming accessory likely marketed as a luxury travel item with refined finish and portable design. Includes small mirror with protective lid and matching comb, suitable as a gift or personal vanity addition.
After 32 Years Murder Mystery May Be Cleared
PANA Newfoundland Labrador November 2 officers say evidence from George Peifer now 6 could identify two men involved in the 32 year old death of Elijan Russell. A third man implicated died two years ago. The motive was to seize about $860 Russell possessed. Peifer waited to speak with reasons for secrecy.
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Pana
Elijan Russell
George Peifer
Russell
Peifer
McCulloch Arrives at Frisco After Alaska Cruise
The revenue cutter McCulloch, Dewey fleet dispatch boat entering Manila Bay, reached San Francisco from Alaska. It reports a severe Yakutuk earthquake observation and a homeward voyage hit by a terrific gale that wrecked the top hamper and flooded cabins, but the ship outran the storm.
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McCulloch
Frisco
San Francisco
Dewey
Manila Bay
Alaska
Yakutuk
Woman shoots suitor in back after claimed ruin in Cincinnati
Mamie E. Reting, 21, daughter of a fire captain, fatally shot Ea H. Grafe, a foreman printer, as he walked to work. She hid in a hallway and fired a 38 caliber revolver four times into his back. She claimed Grafe locked her in his shop in September 1898 and ruined her, saying she would not live with the memory. He is expected to die.
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Charles E. Cosby
Indiana
Madison
Pacific Coast
Orient
John Remelot
Anderson
Remelot
Grace Holmes
William Williams
Romelot
Grafe
Balance Found in Pangborn Accounts Replaces Shortage
Experts from T.F. Kenworthy E.F. Hedges of Lebanon and Johnson of Indianapolis report an $800 balance in Pangborn’s accounts, reversing a prior shortage of $4,500 or $10,000. The Clark County treasurer M. E. Pangborn is associated with the finding.
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Pangborn
T.F. Kenworthy
E.F. Hedges
Lebanon
Johnson
Indianaplis
M. E., Pangborn
Clark County
Young Ohio man takes own life after escape from jail
Lloyd Ross, son of wealthy farmer John Ross, vanished after parole from an Ohio penitentiary sentence for horse stealing. Police had raided his premises August 10. his body was later found in woods with his clothes and bleached bones scattered, a farewell letter inside the clothing. Dogs had scattered relics near the Ross homestead.
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Zanesville, O
Lloyd
John Ross
Ohio Penitentiary
Ross
Ross Homestead
General Garcia Retires as Yuacatan Campaign Shifts
Gen Lorenzo Garcia retires from command of large government troops pursuing Maya rebels in Yucatan. Gen Canton, governor of Yucatan, assumes command as Mexican gunboats arrive to aid the land forces. The mosquito fleet moves up the Honde and Balize rivers toward the inland Indian country for an imminent attack.
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Oaxaca
Mex
Lorenzo Garcia
Yucatan
Canton
Honde
Balize
Bryan Injured in Carriage Wreck Near Ravenna
W. J. Bryan and others were riding in a carriage that upset over an embankment on the way to Ravenna. All passengers were thrown out and slightly injured. Bryan spoke in the open air at Ravenna where the temperature stood 12 degrees above zero.
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Omaha
Neb
Ravenna
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Williams and Dunn Tie For Indiana Nuptials
A dispatch from Waukegan Illinois reports the marriage of Arthur M Williams and Miss May Dunn both of Indianapolis. Neither spouse appears in the city directory.
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Waukegan,Ill
Arthur M. Williams
Miss May Dunn
Indianapolis
Dame Apeara
Fool After a Woman Ends His Life and Hers
Chicago detective Andrew H Patterson shot his wife in her sleep at Bard's hotel and then killed himself. Jealousy blamed. He left a letter to the Chicago lodge of Elks asking his home lodge in Tacoma be notified, requesting burial beside his wife and Dolly if possible.
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Bard’s Hotel
Patterson
Chicago Lodge of Elks
Tacoma
the Elks
Dolly
Shamrock Starts Home For Clyde Voyage
New York reports favorable weather as Capt Archie Hogarth begins a tow to the Clyde for Sir Thomas Lipton's cruiser yacht Shamrock. The steam yacht Erin will convoy and tow Shamrock amid calm seas following the launch.
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Shamrock
New York
Archie Hogarth
Sir Thomas Lipton
Clyde
Hogarth
Lawrence
Erin
Tragic Infant Death Sparks Rescue Efforts in Missouri
In Joplin Missouri a baby died after falling into a kettle of hot apple butter at a home near Tiff two other family members died later from injuries suffered while attempting to rescue the child Mrs Pilligree and two children were reported dead with the mother and second child succumbing to injuries sustained during the rescue effort.
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Joplin
Carrier Tolin Opens Irvington Route Trial Run
Carrier Tolin of the Irvington route makes his first trip through the town on Thursday. He will currently distribute from the Irvington office as mail is delivered there from the railroad. The change lasts only a few days at most while Postmaster Gates remains in Irvington.
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Carrier Tolin
Irvington
Railrocc
Gates
Irvingto
Evans Refuses Cuba Governorship Bid
Nashville dispatch says Pension Commissioner H Clay Evans was offered the Cuba governor generalship by the administration if he resigns as pension commissioner. Evans says he refused the offer, stating he will not be intimidated or exchanged for doing his duty.
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Cincinnati
Enquirer
Nashville
Tenn
Lee Jock
H. Clay Evans
Cuba
Evans
Second Labor Union Benefit Concert at Tomlinson Hall
The Central Labor Union plans a second benefit concert for its library, to be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Tomlinson Hall replacing Navy. Soprano Mrs. Josephine Bremmerman- Edmunds, violinist Christian Oelgchiagel, and pianist Alexander Ernestinoff join the Indianapolis Military Band of 50 under Harry Klausman. About 2000 dollars are estimated needed to launch the enterprise, with biweekly concerts featuring only professionals.
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Central Labor Union Library
Tomlinson Hall
Navy
Josephine Bremmerman- Edmunds
Soprato
Christian Oelgchiagel
Alexander Ernestinoff
Indianapolis
Harry Klausman
Chamberlains Pain Balm Proves Helpful for Chronic Shoulder Pain
Adolph E Millett of Manchester says his wife suffered for nine years with a sore shoulder and found relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. She had tried many medicines and doctors with no benefit before seeing an advertisement and trying the balm. after one bottle her shoulder is nearly well. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Adolph EL
Millett
Manchester
N. He
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Charles’ W. Byers
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Union Traction Company
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Sweetzer
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