Hovey Explains Key Supreme Court Decision On Appointments
Gov Hovey asserts the 1879 act and the 1841 geologist law uphold gubernatorial appointment power after a Supreme Court ruling. Worrell Peelle Collett offices debated. Yancey named state oil inspector. Republicans poised to seek ouster if incumbents resist rehearing and new grounds emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortell- Peelle
Collett-Gorby
Yancey
Vance Block
Worrell
Collett
State House
State Statistician
Peelle
Gary Hovey
Sun
Worrell, Yancey
Supreme Court
Department of Geology
Collett and Worrell
USA
Porter
Gray
Blizzard Rages Across West Slumping Railways and Livestock
The bulletin reports a severe blizzard sweeping from Sioux City to Texas and Denver, with railroads blocked and heavy stock losses. Cold, harsh weather worsens as New Mexico reports more storm fatalities from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Chicago
Sioux City
Iowa
Texas
Kansas City
Denver
New Mexico
Board of Trade to Hear Col S A Jones on Tampa freight line
The board of trade will meet Wednesday at 12 o clock to hear Col S A Jones of Tampa Fla describe the benefits of a direct freight traffic and weekly mail service between the western and southern states and Central and South America via Tampa. Action on the proposal is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Col. S. A. Jones
Tampa
Fla
Central
South America
Thief Joe Burke Eludes Capture After Clock Spring Escape
Washington November 12. Special dispatch reports no trace of Joe Burke the thief who stole Mrs Potter's diamonds and broke jail recently. Burke escaped using a saw made from a clock spring as investigators pursue leads and await further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joe Burke
Married a Chinaman in Cleveland District
In Cleveland, on November 12, Spirodav Landside a Chinaman employed by the Cleveland Electric Light Company wed Miss Nellia Shords, described as a handsome and intelligent girl, in a ceremony conducted here Tuesday.
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Hantrorp
Conn
Dravg Landside
Cleveland, D
Fat stock show opens in Chicago and political shifts noted
Wire whispers report a Chicago fat stock show opening while political headlines span a tie in the House, a 61x Republican senate, and K P delegates filling Atlanta hotels Tuesday. Big council begins as Senator Sherman denies plans to reorganize senate offices. J H Flagier and Jay O Moss resign from cotton trust.
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Chicago
Boulanger
Isla
Jersey
House
Senate
Atlanta
Big Council
Sherman
Repalicans
J. H. Flagier
Jay O. Moss
Cotton On Trust
Three Tramps Die in Franklin Tobacco Shed Fire
A blaze destroyed J R Proctor’s tobacco shed in Franklin Tennessee on Monday night. Three tramps are believed killed in the fire and the charred bone of one man has been recovered. Local forecast for Indianapolis predicts light rain turning to snow by Wednesday. A Negro convention in Atlanta discussed racial outrages and white support. In Cincinnati fifty cupes demanded pay and protested passes and beer. Armory gambling alleged in the First Regiment armory with officers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branklin, Tenn
J. R. Proctor
Werther
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Among the Railroads and the Diamond Joe Legend
The piece notes the shortened Indianapolis to San Francisco route to 53 days via Chicago and Union Pacific, mentions Sell's Circus ad car reaching Columbus, and Pryor Pine Bluff season finale. It highlights a 24 mile marrow gauge line from Iron Mountain road to Hot Springs, built by Joseph Reynolds, nicknamed Diamond Joe for a marked wheat sack, who profited $100,000 yearly from the line and credited Hot Springs waters with his luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific
Sell’s Circus
Columbus
Bue-line
Pine Biift
Iron Mountain Road
Hot Springs
Joseph Reynolds
Reynolds
Jay Gould
Joe
City Life May Festival and Local Happenings Chronicle
A wide range of local notes includes a big Monday chorus rehearsal for a May festival, the Nov 24 anniversary of Vice President Hendricks noted, donations by Simon Yandes to Wabash College, Brookshire couple on the way to Washington, streetcar franchise vote plans, a new Broad Ripple gas company, Isabel Wesley’s Washington winter trip, and court actions involving Ada Donnelly and others. A peculiar mix of social events, legal matters, crime, and community announcements fills the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiret
Hendricks
Simon Yandes
Wabash Collage
Andon
WY. Brookshire
Crawfordavile
Washington
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Street Bob-Tail Company
Broad Ripple Gas Company
B.C. Light
Isabel Wesley
Stairwall
Hart
Atkinson
Ben Johnson
Court House
Sentinel
S. A
Ben
Gregg Stsand
Bridget Collins
Federal Building
Tyler-Citizens Street Railroad
Arcade claims complete stock from six New York and Boston makers
Proprietors of The Arcade announce they have closed the complete stock of six manufacturers from New York and Boston. They boast unmatched suits and overcoats at prices that astonish buyers, marking a premier clothing rush at No. 10 West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Washington St
Gerrymander row sparks partisan tussle in city council
Democrats accuse Republicans of redrawing wards to favor the GOP in upcoming elections. The council debates Trusler’s gerrymander as ward boundaries shift, with multiple districts redrawn and a mix of potential resignations and committee actions shaping the political tilt. Several aldermen threaten to resign if partisan moves proceed, while Mayor Denny and leaders differ over procedural steps.
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Trusler
Sullivan
Bill Taylor
Traaler
Wardig
Gfoo Sd
Ward
First Ward
Corporation Line
Clifford-ave
Lambert-st
Brookside-ave
Newman-st
Hillside
Columbia-ave
Honie-ve
Bellefontaine-ave
Corporation Ine
Bellefontaine
Bome-ave
Pennsylvania
North-st
Lenox
Seventh
Howard
West
Fifth Ward
Linois
Meridian
Sixth Ward
St. Clair
Meridian Second
Home-ave
Park-ave
Seventh Ward
St. Clair-st
Omeave
Vermont
Delaware
Washington
Ilinois
McCarty
Tinois
Alabama
English Ave
East
Olive
Orange
Coburn
Madison-ave
Merrill
Virginia Ave
Llinois
Dets Airoe Byens Coburn
Eust Sts
White River
MeCarty
Morris
Corporation
Denny
Thulman
Hicklin
Taylor
Clark
Judiciary Committee
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Burns
Night-riders Threaten Neighbors in Leavenworth County
English Indiana November reports White Caps terrorizing southern Leavenworth County. Following recent trials in Leavenworth, threats target Sam Stroud, Dollie Neal, Lonnie Miller, and others near Leavenworth. Accusations include brutalities and rumored escapes from a sister of Mrs Crosby, with little solid proof to convict.
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Theix
Leavenworth
Sam Stroud
Mia
Crosby
Les
Dollie Neal
Lonnie Miller
North Goodson
Bud Hosier
Kalleck Goodson
End of the P. D. E. strike and local notices
Reports from Indiana state areas note the end of the P. D. E. strike with terms of settlement unknown. John Sipe faces alleged outrages in Hartford City, while Porter Byess gains Huntington Democrat control. Mrs Alexander Hitler dies in Seymour at 30 from stomach cancer. Fort Wayne teachers receive 20 days notice amid funding shortfalls. Fires in Allen county ruin 150 acres in Little River ditch area. Bloomington obit notes J Howe Byers dies of bowel inflammation. he led Waldron & Hill spoke factory and was a noted citizen.
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John Sipe
Hartford City
Porter Byess
Huntington County
Huntington
B. I. Bileter
W. R. Emery
Little River Ditch
Allen County
Washington Whfs and Washington State Admission
Senator Blairez ys Mahone praised as best Republican in the United States. Washington society clubs adopt bowling as a fad. First Deputy Smith of the pension office may be moved. The president proclaims Washington statehood amid public happiness. Maud Pauncefote, daughter of the English minister, enjoys America and plans to stay. Mrs Harrison buys ferrets to deter rats at the White House.
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Blairez
Ys Mahone
United States
Washington
Smith
Pension Office
Rauzi
Tanner
Maud Pauncefote
America
England
Life saved and warnings on gum chewing tale in 1880s era tale
A Denison host admonishes a hotel worker to quit gum chewing. The piece recounts Hank Smith’s insult and a near clash over the term convalescent, then shifts to echoes of Nebraska City News’s anniversary with portraits of frontier figures and dangers on the Smoky Hill route. It also notes reports from Ottawa Quebec and Saint Petersburg about bibles burned and European tensions, and word that work on the Nicaragua Canal began October 22.
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Geo. Taylor
Denison House
Indianapolis
Hank Smith
Hank
Mr. Taylor
Alma
Ferrertown
Taylor
Sun
Nebraska City
Hazal
Knuckles
Marchant
Crincian
Tabor
Iowa
Belware
Blunt
Hughes
Smoky Hill
Martin
Mastin
Divorces in US Rise with Odd Grounds Report
The labor department’s marriage and divorce report covers twenty years ending in Iss. 328716 divorces, 216176 by wives, 112510 by husbands. Cruelty, desertion, and drunkenness lead, with bizarre grounds like awakened nights, uncle relation, and furniture or grooming quarrels cited in several cases. A separate note from Chicago recalls Louise Rector, whose room housed Lincoln’s deathbed and pillow.
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Washington
Commissioner of Labor
United States
Anoiher
Wfe
Hhart
Gill Anerbo
Lane
Buccess
London Theaters Feature A Pair of Kids and Vaudeville Acts
A review of IsH's Opera House and surrounding venues details a large Monday crowd for A Pair of Kids with Ezra F. Kendall as Jiles Button. Mixed notes criticize singing, praise Kendall's humor, and highlight the London Specialty Co. at Park Theatre and Ricci's Castilian troubadours. Upcoming shows at Grand Haglish's and Park are announced with Julia Marlowe and Kate Castleton.
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Eng
Opera House
Park Theater
London Specialty Co
Battle of
Atlanta
Vincinta-ave
Y. M. CG
A. Hart
Ian Troubad
Ezra F. Kendall
Jiles Button
Hayseed
Kendall
Thomas
Jackson
Biddy Badad
Gilbert Sarony
Jennie Dunn
London
the Park
Sam Devers
Julia Marlowe
the Grand
Kate Castleton
Haglish’s
Silk faced Jersey office coat on sale at No. 13 W Wash
A silk faced Jersey office coat is offered on sale at 13 West Washington Street. The ad highlights convenience and accessibility for shoppers seeking a practical, affordable outer garment.
High Stakes Move in Governor Office Circumspect Solicitations
The article reports a pending power play involving Worrel Yancey Collett and Gorby factions after Governor Hovey authorized new or renewed commissions. Yancey Collett took oaths as state oil inspector and state gaolist and opened an oil inspector office while others face potential reappointments. Gov Hovey Worrel Michener and Beveridge conferred monday afternoon to determine a new course affecting incumbents Peelle and Gordy with outcome unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worrell-Peelle
Yancey-Hyde
Collett-Gorby
Worrell- Yancey-Collett
Worrel
Yancey
Collett
Guv. Hovey
Amorning Yancey
Wm. T. Noble
Siprame
Hovey
Shaffrer's Street Rail Extends Charter Demands
Citizens' Street Railroad seeks a 50 year charter extension led by President J. C. Shaffer. Proposed terms include funding the Illinois park, paying $2000 to voters along its lines, maintaining conductors and double-end cars, and building fifteen miles of electric road within a year of extension. Officers unavailable for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
J. C. Shaffer
Board of Aldermen
N. Tilinois
Sun
Arbitration Board Hints Brooklyn Joins League and Signings
The board of arbitration of the baseball league met in New York on Monday. Brooklyn is expected to join the league with Terry, Caruther and Collins already signed. Rumors say the Athletics may move to New York and St. Louis to Boston. In divorce news Judge Howe granted Joseph Harris a divorce from Nancy M. Harris and taxed the costs. Harris claimed Nancy’s relations with Stubbs and Johns in an E Washington Street room. Separate divorces were also granted for Mary and Henry Manning and for Dorcas and Johns Temperly for drunkenness and abandonment.
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New York
Board of Arbitration
The
Baseball League
Brooklyn
Terry
Caruther
Collins
Athletics
St. Louis
Boston
Drivora
Howe
Joseph Harris
Nancy M. Harris
Stubbs
Johns
E. Washington St
Walker
Mary
Henry Manning
Taylor
Dorcas
Johns R. Temperly
County workhouse head reappointed for next year
County commissioners on Tuesday reappointed Bassmere M Boon as superintendent of the county workhouse and his wife named matron for the same period. Col A J Stevens, chief of the guards, was also reappointed. Next month the board will appoint the county asylum superintendent with Smith Williams as a possible reappointment. Williams recently pleaded guilty in federal court to voting the insane paupers at a national election and was fined $50.
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Q Meyor Deany
Ada Donnelly
Ada
Union Depot
Muncie
Washington
Ind
Pugh
George Meyer
Albert Schiffling
Faibleman
Meyer
Schiffling
Bassmere
Yancey opens oil inspection office and law claim
Simeon T. Yancey, one of several claimants to the state oil inspector post, has been commissioned by the governor and opened an inspection office in room 17, Vance block, declaring all oil dealers must have oils inspected by him or his deputies to legalize sales.
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Yancey
Simeon T. Yancey
Vance Block
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Gov. Hovey
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Flemingsburg
Hardin
Ottawa
Canada
North
Meer
City Life
Trusler Springs
Markey
Finch and Kelley
Deppy
Pearson
Bicklin
Union Railway Company
Cummings
Jowin T. Dye
Ams
Vapor
Jobo Rail
Pover
Turtur
Republicana
Doub
Alderman Comnetl
Clan ‘Scomey
Clan Colter
Don Miguel
Colter, Porter & Co
John L. Rearden
Bloomindon
J— Howe Byers
Waldron & Hill
Mevenge
Gude
Province of
Quebec
Ore Parish
American Bible Society
Salisbury
St. Petorspurg
Novoe Vremya
Lord Salisbury
Guildhall
Europe
Nicaragua Canal
Rien
Womez
Merced
CnTcaca
Louise Rector
Mra
Rector
Lincoln
Ricci
Castillian Troubadours
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Geo. Dainty
Yviincexy
Asvernina
QuinBec
Ish Gix Condries
St. Lawrences River
WN. G
Wappenhans
Mancoin
Charles P. Lincoln
Michigan
Gen. Bourke
Ore Francis Bourke
Optican
East Washington- St. Steel
Comstocks
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