Maria Teresa Sunk in Gale Near The Bahamas Nov 1
The Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa was lost in a gale near The Bahamas on Nov 1. The crew was rescued, arrived at Charleston, and the wreck was raised at Santiago by Hobson and towed to Norfolk for repairs. The Infanta Maria Teresa and other ships were sunk after a desperate July 3 escape attempt.
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Charleston
S. C
Maria Teresa
Bahama Islands
Santiago
Hobson
Norfolk Navy Yard
I. J. Merritt
Sher
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cervera
Almirante Oquendo
Visca
Guantanamo Bay
Norfolk
Washington
Navy Department
Wattling’s Island
Long
Seven Die In Mine Hoist Accident At Exeter Colliery
Seven coal miners died and three were fatally injured when three loaded cars slid down the Exeter colliery hoisting shaft in Scranton Pennsylvania. Brakes failed at a critical moment and the shaft was blocked. Victims were foreign workers including Poles Huns and Slavs, all employed as miners or laborers.
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Scranton
Exeter
Habeas Corpus Suits Put In County Courts
Two habeas corpus petitions were filed Saturday morning. One challenges Kentucky’s requisition for the return of Silas G. Gibson on a Sunday liquor sale charge, arguing extradition for a misdemeanor is improper. The other, by John H. Pierce, seeks release of his 6 year old daughter Mary May from his mother-in-law Mary J. Weathers, alleging unlawful detention via a pretended court grant.
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Kentucky
Silas G. Gibson
Orton
John H. Pierce
Mary J. Weathers
Mary May
Judge Frees Group In Saturday Court Docket
Judge McCray of the criminal court discharged multiple defendants on Saturday morning after prolonged advisement. Louis Jaffe faced assault and battery charges. Thomas Crawford and Patrick Corcoran were charged with transacting business without a license. Harry Links disrupted a religious meeting. Henry Luts and Joseph Wambaugh sold liquor on Sunday. Conrad Schellschmidt carried a deadly weapon. Harry Myers also faced assault and battery. remaining cases were resolved in the session.
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Judge McCray
Criminal Court
Louis Jaffe
Thomas Crawford
Patrick Corcoran
Harry Links
Henry Luts
Conrad Schellschmidt
Joseph Wambaugh
Harry Myers
Tucker Family Faces Out of Court Settlement
Mrs. Tucker filed suit against her six step-children in Franklin township claiming they alienated her elderly husband's affections. The case, involving an aged couple over 80, may end in property division and their separation.
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Tucker
Franklin Township
Della Copple Granted Divorce in Circuit Court
Della Copple was granted a divorce from Hardy Copple in the circuit court on Saturday. She had recently been released from jail after serving a sentence for assaulting his wife.
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Della Copple
Hardy
Copple
Horses Sold At Fairgrounds Sale Fueled By Rain
A horse sale arranged by Jesse Fletcher at the fair grounds drew 62 entries but few buyers as bad weather kept prices low. Frank Mann bought Susie Sultan for 27.50, with other prices ranging from 15 to 87.50 for various horses including Galore Sonneteer Friesia and Lincasta as rain battered the turnout and postponed decisions.
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Jesse Fletcher
Paris
Ill
Susie Sultan
M. L. Hare
Powell
Thorne
Mr. Powell
Wabash
Frank Mann
Brookfield
Mann
Wilkes-Lexington
Political tips and campaign hustle in Indianapolis
A tall fair man visited Democratic Chairman Bell to seek reimbursement for two kegs of beer at a South Side meeting. He then denounced the Democrats at Republican headquarters and left. Both parties rush to mobilize voters as elections approach in Indianapolis. Cornelius Carr travels to educate colored voters on pencil use, noting many will back Republicans. One independent club near Jeffersonville is said to plan to vote Republican. W H Wart, GOP candidate for state auditor, predicts Landis and Cromer win, while Democrats plan to withhold support for Cheadle over his declared party stance.
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Bell
Democratic County Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Spooner
Indianapolis
Cornelius Carr
Clarke County
Jeffersonville
Carr
W. H. Wart
Landis
Cromer
Capt. Hart
Cheadle
Wampler
Democratic State Central Committee
Indiana
Gosport
Hernly
Democratic Party
Eugene Sauley
Republican Central
Marion County
Euessingpore
Ind
State Tax Board Suit Over 500000 Assessment
Hearing before Judge Carter to compel auditor Harry B. Smith to place a 300000 assessment on the tax duplicate. The Indiana Manufacturing Co sought US court relief after Judge Baker ruled patents on a straw stacker non taxable. The case may force a conflict between courts over compliance with an injunction.
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State Tax Board
Harry B. Smith
Indiana Manufacturing Company
Carter
United States Court
Baker
Whole Tax Board
Separate trials for children and truants considered by council
The Local council of women urged the school board Friday to trial children in police court separately and to establish a parental home for habitual truants. The board sent both proposals to the teachers and salaries committee. Resolutions approved a five room addition to School No. 5. A yearlong coin exhibit in the library will be replaced by rare books donated by Miss Browning.
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Council of Women
Court orders Allen Surgical Institute to repay Firebaugh
Circuit court rules the Allen Surgical Institute must return to Samuel W. Firebaugh of Marion Kas a note for 100 dollars plus 50 dollars cash paid in advance for six months treatment for spinal trouble. Firebaugh claimed the contract cannot be carried out due to the receivership and that he is not cured.
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Allen Surgical Institute
Samuel W. Firebaugh
Marion
Kas
Firebaugh
J Cumming Smith Becomes Naturalized Citizen
Pastor J Cumming Smith of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church completed second naturalization papers in superior court on Friday and took the oath of allegiance. Born in Canada, he first filed papers in California with Judge Carter administering the oath.
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J. Cumming
J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Superior Court
Canada
California
Carter
Winding Up the Bore Republican Meetings Set
Big republican meetings for colored men are scheduled Saturday night at Odd Fellows hall on Indiana Avenue and Bethel M. E. church. The closing meeting Monday night will be held at the O P Morton club on Shelby Street.
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Odd-fellows Hall
Indiana-ave
Bethel M. E. Church
O. P. Morton Club
Shelby-st
Mayor Harrison predicts large Democratic sweep in county and state
Chicago mayor James Harrison forecast a Democratic victory next Tuesday, predicting a county ticket win by at least 15,000 and a statewide sweep with a large majority for most candidates. He urged voters to support the party’s slate in the upcoming election.
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Chicago
Harrison
Divorces Granted in Saturday Docket
Divorces granted include Charles W from Belle Grant Minnie from Frank Jones Florence May from Albert Cooksey Prudence S from Wm 8 Pierson Anna L from John Baskett Mary D from David Cowan.
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Charles W
Belle Grant
Minnie
Frank Jones
Florence May
Albert Cooksey
Prudence S
Pierson
Anna L
John Baskett
Mary D
David Cowan
McKinley Blowout Cost and Dividend Reported
The Board of Trade and Commercial Club committee, which entertained President McKinley, reports the blowout cost of $658.85 and notes a dividend of 8 percent.
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McKinley
Board of Trade and Commercial Club Committee
Fight Sindlinger in unions shapes vote for treasurer
Union attacks Democratic candidate Peter Sindlinger over alleged non union labor in 1894 ice house projects. Central Labor Union claims Sindlinger was responsible while supporters cite a separate owner Garver. Independent voters weigh party loyalty against union sentiment ahead of Tuesday election.
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W. Donson
Peter Sindlinger
Mathias Garver
Sindlinger
Central Labor Union
Bailey claims authoring labor laws including eight hour rule
The article reports Leon O Bailey claiming authorship of several labor laws such as the eight hour law the mechanic's lien law and an anti Pinkerton measure with Republicans arguing Representative Langstaff introduced the first three in 1889 before Bailey was a member and that the miners bill was a committee compromise.
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Leon O. Bailey
Langstaff
Bailey
General Assembly
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area Weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p m on November 6 with cooler spells and occasional rain. Friday night and Saturday bring breeze and speed with Boreas described. rainfall measured to 2 p m Saturday totals 0.71 inches.
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Indianapolis
Boreas
Indiana Parties Promise Democratic Victory In 1890 Style
Statements from Secretary Wampler and Chairman Hernly outline stark partisan contrasts in Indiana politics. Wampler asserts strong Democratic momentum due to tariff and money questions, while Hernly predicts a Republican landslide driven by war sentiment, organization, and disciplined precincts.
Marion county election matchup faces heated race
Eugene Sauley Republican chairman asserts a top to bottom victory with no losses while Beil Democratic chief predicts Marion county will swing by a narrow margin. Both camps cite mobilization efforts and business support skewing toward their ticket amid turnout concerns.
Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Spread Across Indiana
The State Board of Health reports scores of letters about diphtheria and scarlet fever statewide. Diseases are more prevalent than usual and many schools are closed. Secretary Harry urges people to act on prevention, noting it costs little compared with treatment and public isolation can curb spread. He also criticizes physicians arguing over disease definitions and blasts quack oversight.
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Harry
Rumor of Elder Williams Murder at Large Stir
A circulating rumor claimed Elder Charles Williams a prominent colored minister was murdered Friday night and an attempt to hush it. Police quickly debunked the tale. Colored residents gathered at the station seeking confirmation and details.
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Charles Williams
Sunday Merchants Fined in Squire Clark's Court
In Squire Clark's court Hyman 5B Nathan Isaac Reeder and Henry Brill W Washington sr merchants pleaded guilty Friday to selling on Sunday and were each fined $1 and costs. James Lefrowita pleaded not guilty and was fined $2 and costs and appealed.
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Squire Clark
Hyman
Nathan
Isaac Reeder
Henry Brill
W. Washington Sr
James Lefrowita
Uncongenial Triumvirate Seeks Legal Separation
Ida Conley seeks to end marriage claiming John Conley is a drunkard who smashes belongings. Schofield Thornton asks to divorce Edith Bertha alleging abandonment and association with a doubtful house. Mary A. Roberts seeks separation from William E. citing need to support herself and avoid burden.
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Ida Conley
John Conley
Schofield Thornton
Edith Bertha
Mary A. Roberts
William E
Notable local notices from Prospect Street and Meridian Street churches
Clifford Matthews, missing from Prospect Street, is reportedly in Cincinnati. Rev. Wm. A. Quayle becomes Meridian Street M E B church's new pastor and will preach Sunday. Volunteers of America administration shifts to Capt. and Mrs. Hopkins and daughter at 39 South Illinois Street. Mannerchar ladies' society hosts a euchre party Friday at 2 30 PM. Dr. Lucas at Sixth Christian Church presents Remember Lot's Wife in the morning and The Ant the Locust and the Spider in the evening. A fine musical program at Roberts Park Church Sunday at 7 30 PM includes vocal and instrumental performances under Emil Wulschner. Key's Window advertises Daily Minary.
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Clifford Matthews
Prospect St
Cincinnati
Wm. A. Quayle
Meridian-st. M. EB
Capt
Miller's Strange Case prompts burial dispute in Indiana
J E Van Sickle of Springville seeks permission to return Hazel Miller's body from Indianapolis to Martinsville for burial. Miller's brother in law alleges the father, H B Miller of Newark, lacks funds and that Miller acted oddly after his wife’s death. The Martinsville papers claim the child was sent there to stay with Amos Hart.
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J. E. van Sickle
Springville
Indianapolis
Hazel Miller
Martinsville
Brightwood
H. B. Miller
Newark
van Sickle
Miller
Franklin
Amos Hart
Princely Gift for Mobile Military Sanitarium
Mrs. Russell Sage will contribute 300000 dollars for a military sanitarium in Citronelle near Mobile on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. General Joseph Wheeler, acting on war department instructions, inspected the site Friday and is expected to report favorably.
Return of Missing Husband Shocks Vineland Couple
In Vineland New Jersey David Kott and his wife mourn a vanished husband. After years apart the wife believed deserted, a sister sent news of John McBride’s death in a western fire. McBride later reappears in Vineland causing upheaval for the Kotts and their marriage.
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Vineland
N. J
David Kott
John McBride
Cen
Abbott
McBride
War prep fuels pacific mood after France clash declares end
London observers note the Fashoda dispute’s end reduces tension but war preparations surge. The public questions Russia’s role and China policy while Britain’s admiralty ramps up readiness as factions debate Britain France standoff. The scene shifts to domestic display of new styles at Strawmyer & Nilius.
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London
France
Down
Lord Salisbury
England
Russia
China
Far East
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Charlston
Donn
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Jos. Andrewsky
Jos. Culock
Mike Waslowsky
Mike Brazuke
Andrew Tincho
Mike Podisolanny
Paul l Lucksoonis
Joseph Vinsler
Wm. Pukus
McCray
SUN
Frank Beadle
Beadle
Sentinel Printing Company
Carpenters’ Union
The
Sindinger
MR. Donson
H of Representatives
Beil
Democratic Calcentral Committee
Catry
State Board of Health
Hay
Elder Williams
Key's
Strawmyer & Nilius
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