Fire devastates five stores in Indianapolis block
A blaze destroyed five shops on a second floor block in Indianapolis causing total loss estimated at 15 dollars covered by insurance. Names include John G lumber company Sisters millinery Ley tailor Central company Leiber & Co J A Remy lawyers and Rife real estate figure Kirchhbaum Kirschbaum noted among affected.
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Ner Sisters
Ley
Centralpany
Leiber *& Co
J. A. Remy
Rife
Indianapolis
Kirchhbaum Phael Kirschbaum
Married at 70 Second Venture New Thing for the Bride
In Dublin Indiana on November 11 56 El mira Morris a Milton resident married Isaac Whitely 7 an older man. Whitely a divorced longtime canning magnate from Cambridge City attended with grown children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Dublin
Ind
Isaac Whitely
Aige
Elmira Morris
Milton
J Whitely
Grét-Pran Idehildrén
Whitely
Cambridge City
Sight Restored After Years of Blindness in Engineer Return
Muncie Indiana reports a stationary engineer named Taylor regained sight suddenly after years of blindness and has returned to work at his trade. The brief note notes his reemployment and public interest in the remarkable medical recovery.
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Muncie
Ind
Taylor
Indiana News In Briefs From Across The State
A chaotic scan of Indiana notes reports frost-damaged celery crops in the state, a Fort Wayne small pox scare hurting business, and Evansville hosting a symphony. Other items mention Anderson annexation plans, burglaries in Evansville, a teen illness case, and a bonanza of odd local incidents from birds to skeleton pranks.
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Fort Wayne
Local society notes from Mishawaka and Peru leaders
The snippet lists community figures including Minnie Erwin tehart as supply secretary, Mrs A Gérnha president of the Young People's societies, and Mrs Perry Powell of Peru, indicating a localized organizational roster.
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Minnie’ ‘Erwin,tehart
A.” Gérnha
Mishawaka
Young People's Societies
Perry ‘Powell
Peru
Monument's profits rise as visitors flood state memorial
D L Wright reports state soldiers and sailors monument earned 6324.20 in the year from ads souvenirs glass rental and elevator fees. 22505 rode the elevator and 33560 visited the site with 1593 ex soldiers. Five year totals 178165 visitors and 28361.40 receipts. Local turnout lags behind outsiders.
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D. L. Wright
State’soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Board of Regents
Indianapolis
Nip and Naughts: Perry Duped in Bunco Plot
A Florida farmer, M A Perry, traveled to Tarrytown to meet New York swindlers J E Breen Henry Berg and Albert Lawrence who offered $5 000 in government bonds for $700. Perry handed over a $700 bank draft in exchange for a box that held only blank paper. Berg and Lawrence were arrested after a helpful tip. Breen escaped by train to New York.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
M. A. Perry
Avoca
Fla
J. E. Breen
Henry Berg
Albert Lawrence
New York
Perry
Hackman
Berg
Lawrence
Breen
Needn't Shock the 400 Connects With National Telephone Network
The New York incorporated Telephone Telegraph and Cable Company plans a $30 million capital connection with the national system. Si Sheerin, president, says the venture remains independent of the combine yet gains its extensive facilities. The link aims for early establishment to provide farmers like a Bean Blossom township granger in Monroe County with access to New York City contacts without alarming the four hundred.
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Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company
New York
Si? Sheerin
Combine
Sheerin
Bean Blossom Township
Monroe County
New York City
Suit Aims for 290000 From Estate Of Elizabeth Howell
The Paul and Paul firm sues in Cincinnati's common pleas for 290000 on behalf of Emily Barr of Indianapolis. Barr alleges that as a girl she lived with Elizabeth Howell after a mother’s death. Howell promised one fifth of a fortune near 1000000 if Barr cared for her, but Barr received nothing in the will when Howell died last April.
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Paul & Paul
Cincinnati
Highwaymen Rob Pensz After Burning Cigar Stub Attack
In Chicago on a Saturday morning two highwaymen forced John Pensz to surrender and swallowed a lit cigar stub to avoid speaking. They beat him to silence and robbed him of $9. Dr Brown treated Pensz for severe burns to his lips and mouth, with an eye injury from a brass knuckle blow.
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Chicago
John Pensz
Pensz
Brown
School Board Orders Repairs at Special Session
The board ordered gravel for walks at Schools 15 17 32 and 36, allowed window glass and letterheads for other buildings, and deferred roof, ventilation, and fencing at Nos 45 35. The finance committee may accept condemnation of property in square 36.
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No. 45
No. 35
Battle with Outlaws in Letcher County
A Letcher county report describes a clash between pursuing citizens and a gang of outlaws who attacked two elderly women, the Holbrook and Click sisters. In the ensuing fight three outlaws and their horses were killed, with no names or further details available.
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Middlesborrd
Letcher County
Holbrook
Click
Glittering New York Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
The horse show opens Monday night at Madison Square Garden inaugurating the fashionable season. Prizes total 22,000 dollars for top exhibitors and horse owners from across the country. Out-of-town society folks arrive daily as the event draws a large influx.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Accused of Assault In Crawfordsville Hotel Case
Indianapolis saloonist Joseph Parrish 2818 Northwestern Ave was jailed in Crawfordsville at 11 am Saturday charged with attempting a criminal assault on Lulu Wallace 13 of West and Maryland. The girl and her mother worked for Parrish. he says she struck him and he held her hands as she screamed. the girl says he attacked her in a hotel room after they stopped while he registered her as his daughter. Parrish had been drinking for four days.
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Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Joseph Parrish
Northwestern Ave
Lulu’ Wallace
West and
Maryland-srs
Parrish
SUN
Mansfield outlines major railroad upgrades for next year
Pennsylvania superintendent Mansfield returns home from a trip and states next year will bring extensive improvements across the system. IL & W will replace wooden bridges with iron, Fort Wayne line doubles tracks, and grade reductions begin. Indianapolis area sees no immediate upgrades. Material delays hinder ironwork progress.
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Supt
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Road
IL & W
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Local Woman Awards Damages in Railroad Wreck Case
The jury awarded Mrs. Lelia G. Mount of Oakville $3,100 for injuries from a wreck at Comack Station against L. E. W. railroad. The verdict, Friday night, followed an appeal from Delaware county. Soon after, James A. Noble of Delaware county faced the same railroad for $3,100 in injuries from the same wreck.
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Lelia G. Mount
Oakville
L. E. & W. Railroad
Comack Station
Delaware County
James A. Noble
Reverend Thomas Dixon Jr to Speak on Backbone
Rev Thomas Dixon Jr a famous New York Baptist minister will lecture at Englishs Monday night in the Y M C A course on Backbone His prior lecture for the Y M C A was the most popular and this year he focuses on the Lyceum platform He is regarded as an eloquent speaker and has received praise for his talk in other cities.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
New York
Lyceum
Social whirl at the Katherine Merril club and societal events
Invitations go out for the Florence Liebert and Robert Foster wedding on November 29. Mrs. Willis Fugate hosts Monday afternoon group. Senator Fairbanks and Beveridge honored at a Denison dinner hosted by Gov and Mrs Mount. Mrs. Hawkins marks 25th anniversary with large reception and dinner. Propylaeum reception by Mr and Mrs Hugh Hanna features notable hall decorations with white walls and southern smilax and roses.
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Katherine Merril
Willis Fugate
Florence Liebert
Robert R. Foster
William Schram
Muncie
Frank Baker
Maryland
St. Gov
Mount
Denison
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Guy E. Hawkins
Election Fraud Trial Report From Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Nov. 11 Election fraud charges suspend five Washington men including John F. Sheehan R M Drinkert William Cook Harry McCabe and George Kirkland all accused of conspiring with a newspaper employee to stuff ballots in division 17 ward 7 Reports say Kirkland acted as minority inspector under an alias and that 224 votes were cast with 330 counted amid alleged impersonations and bribery claims involving Republican Barrett and Democrat Creasey
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Philadelphia
anti-Quay
John F. Sheehan
R. M. Drinkert
Wm. Cook
Harry McCabe
George Kirkland
Washington
Kirkland
Ward
Barrett
Creasey
Salter
Slater
Silverman
Cook
Clarence McCabe
EB. EK. Rankin
Lieut
Rodgers
Quay to Be Seated Without Opposition
Philadelphia reporting that Senator Penrose after a talk with Senator Spooner said Col Quay would be seated with no opposition. Spooner heads the Senate privileges and elections committee to which Quay’s case will be referred.
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Quay
Philadelphia
U.S
Penrose
Spooner
Wisconsin
Col. Quay
Committee On Privileges and Elections of
The
Senate
Lipton Plans Another Americas Cup Challenge
Sir Thomas Lipton announced intentions to again challenge for the Americas Cup. He said preliminary arrangements are underway and a formal challenge will be sent to the New York Yacht Club before Christmas. He noted uncertainty over designer or builder and cited America’s hospitality as encouragement for another attempt.
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New York
Londor
Journal
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
New York Yacht Club
America
Bryan praises campaign workers at fusion ratification rally
In Lincoln Nebraska on Friday night W J Bryan lauded state campaign members and county workers while addressing critics. He framed his aim as public service saying Republicans claim his aim is office but he vows to serve until his coffin.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Damage Suits Filed Over Street Car Deaths
Norah Murphy sues the company for 10000 dollars claiming her husband died when his head struck a trolley pole during street car gang work on Columbia avenue last August. Milton Cobler as administrator of Sherman Cobler’s estate sues for 10000 dollars after the victim was killed by an L. E. and W. switch engine at Twenty third street.
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Norah Murphy
Columbia Ave
Milton Cobler
Sherman Cobler
Twenty-third St
Morrow's Kidne-oids Benefit Indianapolis Residents
The people of Indianapolis laud Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a remedy for kidney related ailments including backache dizziness sleeplessness and nervousness. Mrs W L Ragland testifies the treatment gave quick relief after other remedies failed and promotes the product as not pills but yellow tablets sold for fifty cents. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Chemists of Springfield Ohio.
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Indianapolis
W. L. Ragland
Doctor Ragland
Morrow
Shan Drug Co
John Morrow & Co. Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
Paine's Celery Compound Rejuvenates Sufferer
A thirty year neuralgia and rheumatism patient reports dramatic relief after using Paine's Celery Compound. He says bedfast episodes ceased, daily functioning improved, and life lengthened, crediting the remedy with rebuilding nerves and improving digestion and organ health.
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Paine
Notice of liquor licenses for two Indianapolis wards
Two residents of Center township Marion county Indiana announce they will apply at the December 1899 term for licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Mike Griffin seeks a room at 730 Blake Street ward 4 for liquor and pool table use. John N. Matz seeks a room rear of 123 North Pennsylvania Street ward 6 for liquor sales and on site drinking.
Liquor license and pool table privilege request in Indianapolis ward 11
John Lux petitions Marion county Board of Commissioners at the December 1899 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to permit on premises drinking. The business at 229 W Washington St in a three story brick building fronting north on Washington is in Ward 11 Center Township. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Fourth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Blake and
Rhode
Wara
Wabash St
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania St
John N. Matz
Jileventh
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
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