Mrs Murphy killed as gas explosion wrecks home
A natural gas explosion at 6 16 am Saturday killed Mrs Abbie Murphy wife of Elmer Murphy 2608 Michigan St Indianapolis and wrecked the Murphy residence. Neighbors helped rescue three children aged 2 4 and 6 who slept in the west room. The pipe to the kitchen stove was found open and gas likely escaped all night.
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Henry
Charles Dickingon
Wm. Musgrove
Haughville
John Repp
Elty
Charlies Zigler
Anna M. Bohn
Louis Henry
McDermott
Indianapolis
Murphy
Tragic Missionary Deaths Reported From Trial
Cablegram describes Mary Morrill and Annie Gould dying in brutal fashion in China. They were constrained naked by hair to bamboo poles and paraded through crowded streets before death.
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Miss Gould
Miss Morrill
Republicans Confident In Marion County Vote Lead
The Marion County race centers on black voters with both parties agreeing the negro vote dictates outcomes. Republicans claim a 5 000 lead and say Democrats cannot win without 56 percent of the colored vote, while organizers assign trusted workers to secure the turnout and Treasurer Bookwalter fronts the operation.
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Marion
Bookwalter
Riots at the polls talk disputed by Democrats
At the county Democratic headquarters it was stated no trouble is expected at the polls on Tuesday. Officials say they prepared to prevent fraud and will have Democratic election officers on duty. Democratic organizations reviewed the judge and clerk list, removing uncertain names.
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Croker
The
Spectator
United States
McKinley
Cost of a wife and city judgment in odd clipping
A humorous clipping reports Wm Manuel asking about the cost of a wife, learning license is 2.50 with a witness, plus notes that the city will not pay a 3000 judgment. references to a piano, jewelry, and local shop ads.
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Wm. Manuel
Johnson
Wm. E. Harold
Supreme Court
General Treasury
Berryburg coal mine explosion kills and injures many
Phillips West Virginia November 3 Berryburg coal mine blast kills thirty two men instantly and injures over one hundred. Fire damp triggered the disaster as miners prepared for work leaving the interior wrecked and no one near the blast survived. The owners blame carelessness and the Murphy house is noted as belonging to Emil Metzner an employee.
Notable Local Doctor Dies After Sudden Illness
The obituary notes the death of Dr. John A. Lambert of Denver, with three sons C. W. and J. E., both local druggists, awaiting his arrival before funeral arrangements. His son recalls he was "a great stay-at-home man" and belonged to no secret organizations.
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C. W
J. E
John A. Lambert
Denver
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Nearby
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 4 November. Warmer fair weather Saturday night and Sunday. Readings show 7 am 43, noon 58, 2 pm 60. October ranked as warmest month in 30 years with mean 63. Highest 87 on October 3, lowest 37 on October 17. Total precipitation 3.20 inches.
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Indianapolis
Sp. m1
Cadets Dismissed at Culver Military Academy
Friday the Culver military academy dismissed 105 cadets for leaving barracks at night to visit town and friends. Several Indianapolis boys were among those sent home, including Frost Hernly, son of the Republican state chairman, amid complaints of meal quality and discipline concerns.
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Culver Military Academy
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Frost Hernly
Detroit club owner comments on mine disaster causes
B L Berry chief owner and mine inspector Thomas Davis discussed the West Virginia inspection at the Wills Creek coat company offices. Berry blamed no one specifically, while Davis attributed the disaster to possible carelessness, noting the mine’s new construction and functional ventilation despite fans and air reportedly flowing.
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Detroit
Mich
Wills Creek Coat Company
B. L. Berry
Thomas Davis
West Virginia
Berry
Davis
Carlessness
Recovery of Bodies After Blast at Berryburg Mine
Parkerburg dispatch reports nine dead and three survivors recovered from the Berryburg mine following an explosion. Among the killed were white and Black miners. exact number in the mine at blast time unknown.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Philippi
Mne
Berrysburg
Whooping Cough Debate Pits Health Board Against Truant Officer
Epidemic of whooping cough stirs public debate as Ripley county and state health authorities clash over whether infected children should be kept from school. Dr Olmsted asks for state assistance while Dr Harry urges use of authority to exclude cases. State board argues diseases should never be considered safe to spread.
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State Board of Health
Dr. Olmsted
Ripley
Harry
Not Bryan but Murphy as Democratic presidential candidate
A letter to Gov Mount claims William Jennings Bryan is not the real Democratic nominee. The writer, Tubal C Brock of Otterville Illinois, asserts Daniel J Murphy of Jerseyville Il is the actual candidate and accuses using Murphy's likeness. He also urges cross state communication to alert Illinois officials.
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Murphy
Frankfort
William Taylor
Illinois
Saturday Ballots and Water Woes At County Meeting
District records describe a county gathering where ballots for Saturday were used on Tuesday. The county clerk's office faced crowding and water shortages as attendees queued for hand washing stations and officials improvised multiple buckets for hygiene before meals.
Veteran druggist Lambert dead after four weeks of typhoid
J. R. Lambert aged 62 of 2408 E R Washington street died after a monthlong typhoid fever. Born in Parke County he came to Indianapolis in 1870 and started in the drug trade on Blake street later relocating to Blake and Michigan streets where his son continued the business. He owned stores across town and ran a Washington Street shop until illness. He leaves a widow.
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J. R. Lambert
Washingtonst
Indianapolis
Parke County
Blake St
Blake and
Michigan-sts
Stis
Washington-st
Leaves
Wheeler Will Quit Politics at Decatur Speech
General Jon Wheeler announced in a Decatur address that he intends to retire permanently from politics but expressed support for Bryan.
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Wheeler
Montgomery
Ala
Jon Wheeler
Decatur
Bryan
Renovation of old mattresses at Marhoney's
Marhoney's at 49 Massachusetts Ave offers mattress renovation and restoration services for hair cotton wool and feathers with a claim of quality work.
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Marhoney's
Massachusetts Ave
Dentist EB Werth Moves to Stevenson Building
For Cold in the Head Laxative Hreme Quinine Tablets. EB Werth, Dentist, has moved to the Stevenson Building, old telephone number 20708.
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EB. Werth
Stevenson
Hanna and Bryan clash as campaign funds dwindle
Secret reports say Hanna trails in funds, fueling Bryan's renewed hopes. Stevenson notes echo 1892 closing hours. London papers frame US election as major news adding civil war talk and doubt about McKinley's re-election while Debs speaks at a mass meeting.
Debs Urges End to Capitalism in Global Crisis Theme
Debs delivers a fiery address asserting capitalism must end amid global upheaval as Rochester observers note the world trembles on its great stage. He challenges economic systems and calls for sweeping social change.
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Rochester
N. Y
Wall Street figures discuss Bryan bets at Waldorf
James R. Keene and Jacob Field plus other Wall Street men debated political bets at the Waldorf Astoria on Friday night. Keene favored Bryan while Field proposed wagering up to 500000 to 100000, with Keene delaying a final decision.
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New York
James R. Keene
Wall-st
Jacob Field
Waldorf-Astoria
Keene
Bryan
Field
Detwin
Bryan’s lengthy Chicago tour ends with large crowds
Chicago reports Bryan delivering twelve speeches to about sixty six thousand listeners. He receives warm reactions from Polish and Bohemian communities, while late-night turnout hits a four thousand audience at Union Stock Yards pavilion and a final address to Black attendees at Turner Hall. He plans to depart for Lincoln at 11 p.m.
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Cook County
Bryan
Union Stock Yards
Southside
Turner Hall
McKinley
Lincoln
Neb
Hanna Appeals to the People as Jones Sees Democratic Victory
Chicago reports Senator Jones predicts a decisive Bryan win while Hanna urges voters to support the administration. Jones cites strong organization and favorable signals from New Jersey Ohio West Virginia and Illinois as grounds for optimism. Hanna counters with McKinley era prosperity and warns Bryan aligns with vice and lawlessness. Payne predicts McKinley victory with a larger electoral majority.
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Hanna
Jones
Chicago
Democratic Rational Committee
Bryan
Senaor
Mr. Bryan
Thomas
New Jersey
Ohio
West Virginia
California
Ilinois
McKinley
Payne
Kentucky
Iron League offers $500 reward for polling corruption
The Tron league, a colored Republican organization, announces a $500 reward for information leading to conviction of any man whose vote is influenced by payment or who is paid to stay away from the polls. They will hold a meeting in Becona Baptist Church on Sunday.
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Tron League
Colored Republican Organization
Becona
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