The Great State House Bouncer Heads for Washington
A long running jest about a steam powered bouncer set to purge state officials. It predicts Nov 22 for Attorney General Michael to depart for a law partnership in Washington and send Deputy Gillett to rest, with subsequent retirements and moves of Clerk Noble, Crown Point ties, and other officials through Jan 16 and March 15 as the machine rumbles through the corridor of power.
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State House
Mike Cain
Michael
Washington City
William Dudley
Gillett
Psiacs
Valparaiso Normsi
Nature
Prattica
Law
Supreme Court
Noble
Richmond
Wayne County
Trish
Griffin
Oas Deaver
Ratorno
Yering
Young
Crown Point
Chicago
Cary Muat-Go
Bruce
Andra Bookwalter
Fort Wayne
Garmaps
Vansville
LaFatleia
D. Beg Z
Ovey
Bouneur
Hig Fay
Oyster Prices Rise as Demand Outpaces Supply
Frantic ocean fresh market reports show oysters priced higher as supply shortfalls hit hard. Local dealers in Indianapolis add 25 cents per gallon and five cents per quart amid tight stocks while shrimp demand soars, with 659 gallons weekly needed to satisfy consumption. Red snapper stories note storm delays, and fashion notes mention grouse and red lobsters arriving from Baltimore at 20 cents a pound.
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Itis
Sastern
Indianapolis
Vane
Algo
Venta
Baltimore
Toll-free roads across towns announced in election notes
The report lists several towns including Tas Pali Creek White river Millerayille Augusta Indisnapolle Oak land Tadianspolis and Lanse ville expected to be free of tolls in the future while warning of potential charges on a Pleasant-run road if lost. The vote totals show 191 to 45 in a tally labeled grand coada.
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Bree
Lawsuit over medical malpractice in Indianapolis case
Bud for 816 000 Thor C Arnohlso administrator of Lucy J Cloud filed suit for 10000 damages against Easiman Carsy practicing a phy sigiane alleging skillful work and malpractice in a surgical operation which allegedly caused Lucy Cloud’s death last October Judge Walker granted an injunction in the suit of the Bailer university against the city of Indianapolis to prevent sale of plaintiff property for street opening and extension.
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Thor. C. Arnohlso
Lucy J. Cloud
Easiman & Carsy
Lucy Cloud
Walker
City of
Indianapolis
Fire destroys $200000 in property in Tucker Cal
Fire early Thursday morning destroyed two hundred thousand dollars worth of property in Tucker California. Authorities reported extensive damage but released no injuries. Investigators search for the cause as owners assess losses.
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Dtsistiromsiseze
Tucker
Cal
Washington Dispatches After Election Results
Report notes Democrats distressed by election outcome. House committees on appropriations convene at the capital on Thursday November 20. Postmaster General Wanamaker says no extra session of Congress will be called. President Harrison arrived in Washington Wednesday afternoon and declined to see visitors.
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House
Gemeeral Wapamaker
Congress
Harrison
Washington
Two Young Ladies Help to Run the County Government
Two women work in the county building Miss Emma Pritchard a long time librarian for the Indiana bar association keeps a cataloged but busy study of 2509 volumes as she tracks opinions and laws for court rooms. Miss Minnie Carpenter a blonde typewriter works with court reporters and chats with colleagues during the day in the sparingly seen offices.
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Emma Pritchard
Sha
Indiana Bar Association
Miss Pritchard
Tha H
Southside
Pouay
Minnie Carpanter
Pejighard
Cey
Shaisa Souibe-elde
Local court briefs and city notices from a late edition
A mix of arrests, civil actions, and petty crimes unfolds with details of Keith’s arrest and discharge, attorney fee estimates in a railroad case, and Port Hudson veteran R Stickney's death. Also covered are a horse abuse ruling, local wage trends, livery-rent disputes, a wreck of town morale, and a sailor from Austria filing damages in Congress Hall.
It Is a Boom for Bill The Most Conspicuous Memocrat
The article hails David Bennett Hill as the leading Democrat of the moment after key state victories. It credits his party gains, his out-of-state work, and mentions Warwick crediting Hill for saving Mckinsey in Ohio. Dispatches from Massachusetts, Connecticut praise his speeches. The World hints Hill seeks the presidency as a likely goal.
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Warwick
New York
David Bennett Hill
Empire State
Ohio
Makinley
Hill
McKinsey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Gil
Tulsdey
United States
Nosriz
Sither
Aenata
White Houses
Sandifais
Avage Beasts Meaning Bits Mmisersbie tm the eid Country
News from Norway and India describe increasing bear and wolf activity in multiple districts. In Norway bears have damaged livestock near Kongsberg and Sondalen with a milder case at Sandevas, while wolves threaten farms near Hodalen Asslien and Gausdal. In India central provinces report growing tiger presence and a fatal panther incident near Chanda. Authorities consider forest access reforms to aid experienced sportsmen and reduce forest-fee burdens.
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Loon
Norway
Kongsberg
Sandevas
Bruin
Sondalen
Mamdalaleo
Hodalen
Asslien
Haya
Nylesfeld
Tornin
Gausdal
Koragna
Palasgerh Zsmindaris
Chanda
Ois
Tbis
Counting the FhE Fopehs After the Demoecrats Shook HLues
In a circuit court room on Thursday morning the Democrats held an official count with all parties present. Allen V Condulit was chosen chair, John Schley assisted, and Edwin S Mille of the Republican election board observed to ensure fairness. After much hand shaking the tally began with 36 clerks and proceeded smoothly despite lively party outbursts. The count is expected to continue Friday night before finalizing for both county and state.
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Hlues
Avourg
Circuit Court Room
John R. Wilesa
Foo Fanning
Jewett
Simeon Coy
Yom Tergert
Allen V
Condulit
John Schley
Edwin S. Mille
Republican Election Board
George Buskirk
Clerka
Council caucus sets Friday vote on city offices
In Cauca, leaders plan a Friday caucus to nominate officers. Key contests include street commissioner and city civil engineer with Leon Bailey aiming for city attorney position and opposing views from Mensfield and others. Statewide dynamics loom as officials weigh names and chances.
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Miz. Gey
Bil Brektia
Democratic Sound Caucus
Wriday Alebt
Haarya
Meade
Leon Bailey
Mensfield
English Officers Shadow Irish Delegation On U S Trip
Passengers aboard the Allert report two men claiming to be English officers Captain E. C. Hamilton and Captain W. R. Bryan of the Third King's Own regiments shadowing the Irish delegation in the United States. They planned a shooting trip and to remain in town, while British authorities denied such surveillance. Passengers questioned the officers as potential intelligence agents.
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Dilton Sea O Grien
New York
Allert
E. C. Hamilton
King’s Own
Bnesars
W. R. Bryan
Mitchelstown
Mandeville
United States
Ava
Tipgstarr
Election irregularities alleged on south side precincts
The Journal reported alleged violations of election laws on the south side and claimed Sim Coy had access to decks and voting quarters. Mr. Coy, in a Sun interview, said he sought to ensure lawful voting and asked election officials to verify procedures at two or three polling locations. He denied improper motives and stressed his intent to protect proper ballots.
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Fia
Wedneaday Morning
Sim Coy
Coz
Sun
Wednasslay
Phera
Msia
Boston Ideas at Hagush's Impresses, but Absentees Haunt Show
The Boston Ideas sang Fauvatio at Hagush's Wednesday night but failed to satisfy fans expecting members of the famed Hosten ideals. Misa Warren, who would star in the title role, did not appear amid illness or payout disputes.
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Boston
Hosten
Tas
Misa Warren
Trouna
Abe Wna
Cassia Opsis
Frank Blair
Sissennis Smith
Misa Smith
Ana Valie
EB. N. Dawber
Pistra
Fanyette
Holly Plaauing
Henri Laurent
Maibed
Defeat reshapes House balance in the 19th century election
Washington reports describe a bitter setback for the Republican side as numerous incumbents and lieutenants were toppled. Democrats gain in key states including Michigan Missouri New York California and Nebraska while the overall House tally shifts toward a Democratic majority with 227 to 100 plus independents and allied factions.
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Washington
O c
Billy Mason
Adama
Russell
McKinley
Tus Ierder
Phare
Charlie Foster
Theo
Burton
M.D. Baxtay
John Sherman
Ghic
Keneas
Eaneas
Michigan
Thairtha
Republis
Wall
Republiaaga
Harmers' Alliance
Phaes
Fragmented early 20th century election notes from multiple pages
A dispersed set of election tidbits reports party results and projections from November 6 across several states. The blur of names and places notes Democrats leading or contesting seats, with hints of congressional and legislative outcomes, implying a changing political landscape.
Acquittal in Whipping Case At Local School
Miss Laura Bath, teacher at the school, faced trial in Squire Habieh's court on Wednesday Eight. Miss Babb was acquitted as testimony showed Willie Wilson, a disobedient pupil, used improper language with several female classmates and that principal Wilsod did not whip him after Babb chastised the boy.
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Laura Bath
Taacher
Willie Wilson
Squire Habieh
Misa Babb
Willie
Isacher
Birs
Wilsod
Wasab Firet
Multiyear Turmoil and Bets on Trade and Race
A fragmented summary notes a sultan figure borrowing money to fund a large diamond necklace claim, a political race involving Tom Tageart and opponents, shifts in party tones with Davids and Bill, and a defeat for Foraker acknowledged by Campbell. The weather is described as cold and fear, with a Mercury forecast of 67 degrees. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement and Bon-Bon torfing chocolates appear amid stray phrases.
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Tukey
Germany
J. Shaw
Haverhill
Basa
John Browning
Tom Tageart
New York
Davids
Bill
Gray
Foraker
Campbell
Tim Clark
Indianspolia
McKinley Bill Split Delivers Mixed Local Reactions
Local Republican leaders and officials react to the McKinley bill's passage amid elections. Health officer Crane blames Democratic food policy and forced basics, while Sheriff King cites a new system and party loyalty. Judge Paylor and Tom Johnston discuss perceived manipulation and block voting. Dean Schiey links German support shifts to Democrats, and Wehbley criticizes timing. Feiblaman notes warning signs for voters.
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Crane
Harrison
Johnstown
Sheriff King
Judge Paylor
Ha McKintey
Tom Johnston
Threa
Dean Schiey
4&L
Duaties Feiblaman
Painted Red The Opera Night In Indianapolis
A chaotic scene at a Wednesday night performance in Indianapolis features a marching crowd, a mule ridden by a Republican, and 51 081 horn players. Spectators react as a streetcar obstacle disrupts the show while the orchestra continues.
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Indianapolis
Warace Kinginat
United Gistes
Washington
Neilhar
Ong
Hhorua
Iilinois Et
Pit
Audisanea
Dandorzan Man
Cormer
Enticus
Thi Snvast Warner
Tha River
Fad for the ten pants and shirts for the New York man
A garish fashion note describes hand painted shirts with miniatures and water color regattas on fronts and large bicycle motifs on chest. The piece mocks the trend as overly bold for daywear and social occasions, questioning wearers' taste and practicality.
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New York
Secute- Mit
Thoza
Taundzese
Watchman Found Dead at Brass Foundry in Philadelphia
R B M Weight, a watchman at the brass foundry, was found dead sitting in a chair on Thursday evening. The body was taken to Kringle's, Wright, at 24 N Delaware St. He had no prior record of heart problems, suggesting a possible heart failure as the cause.
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Epieg
R. BM. Weight
Brass Foundry
Sud
Pann
Kregsle
S. Wright
Delaware St
Dr Koeh cure draws European medical leaders
Wire whispers report heavy interest in Dr Koeh consumption cure as European doctors watch. Dr Pierola, former Peru president, escaped prison in a remarkable manner with his wife dining, exchanging clothes, and he walked out. Scaffold collapse at Lyon and Healy Chicago factory sent 150 workers to ground, one dead and several injured. Frene election hats at Seaton's Hat Store in Pennsylvania.
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Koeh
Europe
Pierola
Peru
Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Tragedy on the Union City Train A 16-year-old peddler stabs
A train at Union City was halted when a Wienerwurst peddler named Anderson stabbed Charles Brow in the heart after Brow ejected him. Brown, from Florence Alabama, died instantly. the teen assailant was captured and jailed. An inquest followed.
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Cias. Brow, & Beeling News
Anderson
Union City
Indianapolis
Brown
Tim
Florence
Ais
Kreralo’s
Coxoner Wagner
Children Who Want Christmas Money Offered in Sun Ad
An ad in the Sun proposes a scheme for children to earn money with little labor by subscribing in advance to the paper. The notice promises a substantial sum and urges readers to consider the opportunity, framing it as a grand effort and benefit for young readers.
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Tae Sun
Dudley’s Fundraising Push for Clerks Widens Reproach
A Washington dispatch reports W. W. Dudley, noted for “blocks of five” schemes, led an active drive to raise campaign funds from government clerks. He allegedly sent letters to clerks in South Carolina requesting money for Republican candidates, including illegal solicitations beyond sanctioned service laws, aiming to pad congressional campaign coffers.
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Tigw
New York
Washington Dispatch
W. W. Dudley
Sud Isy
South Carolina
Esaw
Sayling
Mr. Blank
Dudley
Saca
Raya
Indiana Weather Forecast Echoes Cold Front Ahead
For Indiana fair and colder conditions prevail with light freezing or snow in the north and cooler air moving in from the south. Indianapolis area forecasts show warm and fair Thursday followed by increasing cloudiness and a colder morning. Washington reports a cold wave signal with temperatures expected to fall to near freezing by early Friday.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Messays
Washington
Focal
Defense lawyer in Pettit case challenges conspiracy claim
In Crawfordsville Indiana on Wednesday F A Stuart opened the defense in the Pettit cave case arguing the state theory of a conspiracy with Mrs Whitehead would be torn down He asserts Mrs Whitehead’s name would not be stained and that Pettit’s death resulted from idiopathic tetanus brought on by malaria poison rather than foul play
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Pattit
F. A. Stuart
Pettit Hed
Riza
Pettit
British press lauds defeat of republicans in AMERICAN COLLEGE
Lennon November 6 reports amid heavy enthusiasm from British papers over the republicans' defeat in the American College. The message notes widespread elation and speculative implications for future political dynamics.
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Lennon
Spi
Bnglich
Colrgige
Sporting Life Braturns and Billiards Clash in Era
A garbled Chicago Post excerpt notes Braturns and Lucien Pioj in a billiards dispute with five three month engagements, mentions Hogligh jockey club dating to 1750 with royal backing, and reports tickets selling for 10 dollars in a Chicago league dispute. Also references Laura Dean Libbey, Hea Mulford, and James Oxater O Rourke with odd imagery.
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Louisville
George Sloseon
Lucien Pioj
Hogligh Jockey Club
Gokes
Debn Ward
Yver
New York
Hobineay
Pittsburg
Comiskey
St. Louis Boya
Aoe
Tom Ryan
Grand Rapide
Ed, Bartlett
Chicago
Laura Dean Libbey
Hea Mulford
James Oxater O'Rourke
Chicago Post
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Ilase
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Chamberlain
Charles
Patterson
Qiss
R. Stickney
George A. Thomas Post
Tba Highth New Hampshire Regiment
Boms
Hiss Ida M. Stearng
Thia
Tadlagopolis
Atie Reeni
Motlie Wilson
Schofield
Katie
Meridian St
Ike Jon Moore
John Hancock Company
Coate
Chris Rose
John Flerman
Hess
Estman
Kezs
John Voukasmonic
Congress Hall
Joan
St Louie
Yarnsend
Emzher
Senate
White House
Council
Seih Wines
Yous
Cifin
Ait Uni
Vowers
Smith Russsif
Rama
Drobman
Pepy
Richard Malcolm Johnson
Oakesborough
Plymouth Church
Billingslea
Gunn
James Whitcomb Riley
English’s
Opera House
Frank Lassie
Resture
Propylaeum
Heed
Coxconn
Thiastata
Paul
Mian
Allianca
Hith
Dergoiz
Thay
Demotrata
IBRRE
Taa Democrata
Chicado
M. B
Kes
Ingalls
Isgis\SHINGTON
She Democrate
Auquilped
Hood
Biel
Reinler
Seaton’s
Chas. Stowm
Bacause
Osre
Braturus
Sporting Life
Wi. L. Elder's
Wate
Fmigrant
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