Marion county sheriff race outcome and political shifts
Robert F. Emmett will become sheriff of Marion county as the Democratic ticket swept county races. The piece notes dep uty turmoil, mentions Sam Corbaley’s bid, Keach’s influence, and Holt’s political tactics, detailing vote tallies for local and state offices and the fall of the Republican slate except Hendricks county. The report reflects party realignment and intra party tensions after the election.
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Gall
Shorz
Smith
Farrail
Supreme Court
Moon
Haywood
Voices
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Peelle
Bar
Thompson
Hackney
Miller
McCabe
Elliott
Howard
McBride
Reinhard
Cavins
Gavin
Maker
2Avis
Black
Lota
Fox
Stuart
Richardson
McHugh
Daniels
Brill
Wishard
Devry
Darrah
Hord
Catermiéyer
Grossart
McGregor
Wilgon
Lancaster
Johnson
Harmon
Rodney
Curtin
Blessing
Holt
Shiel
Emmett
Many
Beck
Lutz
Julian
Fstout
Asges- Sof
Baker
Cummings
Hunter
van Sickle
Reinecke
Vonnegut
Wichard
Hendricks County
Republian
Brutal Treatment in Southern Chain Gang Tale
William Wills, a telegraph operator from Meridian Mississippi, pleads guilty to vagrancy after a robbery arrest and is sentenced to 30 days and a $50 fine. Unable to pay, he works the fine on county roads. He recounts severe chain gang conditions, guarded by seven bloodhounds, and his early release due to suspected death risk from consumption. He weighs 100 pounds at release, down from 145.
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Pirrspure
William Wills
Meridian
Miss
Wills
Governor Pardons Five Convicts in Liberty Celebration
Gov Chase granted clemency to five inmates including Dan West of Grant County who faced a life sentence for murder in 1874 after a fight with McNaff and Casey. West’s release follows Casey’s earlier freedom while West reportedly suffered mental decline. Also freed were Charles Pfitter of Huntington County serving for manslaughter, Courtie Arbuckle from Komomo for burglary, and W E Roberts along with Joe Brown, both jailed a year for stealing two pair of shoes.
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Courtie Arbuckle
Kokomo
Bureglary
W.E. Roberts
Joe Brown
Tyro
Football clash draws Butler DePauw to Ohio State grounds
The City hosts a football encounter as Butler and DePauw bring teams to the Ohio State grounds Saturday afternoon. DePauw arrives at 2:30 with a full contingent and spirited enthusiasm. Butler lists changes in the lineup with positions at center through quarterback, while DePauw lines up with a full back and key backs and ends in place.
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DePauw
Levens
Ohio St. Groounds
Shackleton
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Hummel
Lister
Thompson
Griffith
Sommerville
Baker
Robinson
Hall
Simpson
Ryan
Whitcomb
EH. Smith
Orton
Ives
Minor
Iteljorg
Fry
Kuykendall
Kemp's bold bets on Grover Cleveland win
Jay Kemp of Kempton Tipton county wagered horses cows buggies and wagons with neighbors that Grover Cleveland would be elected. A Sun reporter learned Kemp owns 12 horses 18 cows 50 logs and several wagons buggies threshing machines and binding ma- chines. In 1865 he lost for Democrats but now he has more than played even.
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Kempton
Tipton County
Grover Cleveland
Sun
Yipton
Kemp
Democratic Party
Annie Murphy Traced to Montreal in Bank Forgery Case
The notorious American forger Annie Murphy, sought by rewards for numerous crimes, has been traced to Montreal. Her latest act involved cashing forged drafts for large sums at the First National Bank of St. Cloud Minnesota.
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Montreal
Annie Murphy
First National Bank of
Whitney and Cable Named for State and Navy Posts
A Cleveland paper reports Wim C Whitney of New York as secretary of state and Benjamin T Cable of Illinois as secretary of the navy, statements attributed to the president-elect and sourced from Chicago confidants.
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Whitney
Bern Cable
Cotoleo
Wim. C. Whitney
New York
Cleveland
Benjamin T. Cable
Illinois
Navy
Chicago
Will Fart Fifty Days In A Fast Start
A Frenchman Arthur Wuellmeas begins a fifty day fast in Willcraven under Western Reserve University Medical College auspices. He previously fasted twenty one days in Chicago and fifty days in Detroit the same year.
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Cruvevano
Arthur W. Wuellmeas
Western Reserve University Medical College
Wuellmeas
Chicago
Detroit
It Was a Close Shave in Ohio Returns at 639 Plurality
The latest returns show the Democratic plurality in Ohio at 639. The report notes a tight race with Ohio voting closely across districts as preliminary figures come in.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Explosion at Cataract tunnel devastates building
A magazine with 160 pounds of dynamite at Cataract construction's Niagara Falls tunnel ignited unexpectedly. The blast destroyed the storage building and shattered nearby windows. John Hoben, 4, killed. William Weiss and others injured amid widespread debris and danger. In New York City, Greek immigrant Elisthan Capular, 20, was severely beaten in his hallway and died hours later. a suspect ex-boot black named George, alias Jose Giacuiza, is in custody.
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Hera
Asaanis Baiste
New York
Ax Voormack
Elestar St
George
Jose Giacuiza
Diphtheria Cases Rise in City Amid Weather Change
A city health board report shows 26 diphtheria cases this month with malignant forms and a high death rate. Dr Morison notes cases are widespread, not confined to one area, and the recent weather shift aids spread. Also mentions May resignation rumor and Pittsburg law practice linkage involving Gov McKinley.
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Triday
Pittsburg
Columnus
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Shiras
United States Supreme Court
Train Robbers Stop Western & Atlantic Train at Adairsville
Three rail robbers halted a Western & Atlantic train at Adairsville on Friday night but were driven off. Twenty shots fired, one robber hit and a flagman wounded. Passengers frightened. robbers fled and are pursued. The flagman says he killed one of them.
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Tenn
Western & Atlantic
Adairsville
Postmaster in Ohio Shoots Self in Despair Over Job Fears
In Cleveland and Kasmia? embargo The postmaster, 60, committed suicide Saturday afternoon in the post office by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. He was financially embarrassed and feared losing his job under the Democratic administration, which led to his despondency.
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Cleveland
Herr
Kas
Poat
Visiting Pennsylvanians to study Indiana soldiers home
A committee of four Pennsylvanians and two others traveled from Berksburg Scranton and other cities to Knightstown Indiana to inspect the state’s soldiers orphans home. They tour the Indiana institution to assess its operations and potential for their project.
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Berksburg
E. H. Ripple
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Knightstown
Ind
Indiana Institution
Bundax Churug Shavichs
Fury of the Waves Furor Halts Lake Shipping
Curcaco Nov 12 reports no such gales on the lakes in years yet a three week storm built Friday with a southwest wind shifting to northwest. Navigation on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior is largely suspended as a schooner capsized near Frankfort. The Cuba is believed sunk with all four crew lost after leaving Petoskey for Kenosha.
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Michigan
Superior
Lake Michigan
Frankfort
Cuba
Esan
Petoskey Noy
Kenosha
Purre Lives Lost in Mine Disaster Near Here
A miner named Patrousi crouched Friday on ore fall collapsed, killing him. John Gregory and James MelLaughlin were fatally crushed in a Delft. The incident occurred at a mine near the area.
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Pattrousi
John Gregory
James MelLaughlin
Delft
Indignant motorists and civic notices in city column
Col Bill Hicklin recalls warnings as the secretary of state’s annual report nears release with new constitutional features. A North Indianapolis suit seeks 5000 damages for a sidewalk collapse. Elk lodge members plan a funeral attendance for a brother. A suit against Indianapolis Basket and Wood Works seeks 10000 damages after a work accident. Farmers alliance closes its convention with new officers and denounces tax and salary bills. Lectures review slavery and civil war factors. Local obituaries list several deaths and medical conditions. Grand jury indictments cite multiple theft and assault cases. Divorce action in Jersey Bulletin case moves toward resolution. Ayera’s Sarsaparilla ad ends the column.
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Stats
College-ave
Rebecca Crow
Indianapolis
Innodianapolis Lodge No. 15
B. P.O. Elks
Chag
J. Permalee
Tennessee-st
State Farmers’ Alliance
Bosan
Memphis
Eli Hodson
Alliance
Cleveland
J. A. Woodburn
America
Brian
John
Anna Grumann
Edgar
Attie Smith
Robert
Wm. Cocherel
Florence Harp
Chas. Hunter
Clara Clary
Chas. Nicewinder
Joseph Burns
Wm. Owens
Henry Comminskey
Hugo Houser
Wm. Howard
Montor Jenkins
Jersey Bulletin
Mary
Harper
Indianapolis Building Boom Fueled by New Institute Bricks
The city sees heavy construction from the Surgical Institute brick and related projects. Dr. H R Allen promotes a new fire proof brick, while major blocks on Georgia and Washington streets rise, including the Commercial Club and Eastman Sleicher Lee remodel, with totals near 1.25 million and plans for a grand library. Builders face brick and railcar shortages as 560 thousand dollars in sewer work looms next year.
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Dover
Fei
H.R. Allen
United States
Dr. Allen
Cincinnati
Surgical Institute
Ena <Co
Sillen
Allen
Georgia St
Hlinvis
Meridian
John G.wright
Lombaré
Washington-st
Elizabeth Talbott
Commercial Club
Meridian St
Eastman, Sleicher & Lee
Washington St
Indianapolis Light and Power Company
Kentucky-aye
Amended Wichita case alleges council bribes in contract
An amended answer was filed Friday in the case where Wichita faces a $90,090 claim from Robert Wilson of Chicago over a paying job. The filing accuses certain city council members of accepting bribes to award the contract. Separately, police court and county cases tally arrests for drunkenness cruelty to animals and discipline within families. Unofficial statewide legislative totals show Democrats holding a Senate edge and a mixed House, with close races affecting control.
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Wichites Onsenmen
Wiesirra
Kas
Navy
Wichita
Robert Wilson
Chicago
Wilson
Democratic Victory Scrutiny Over Indiana Ticket Split
A late look at Indiana politics shows Democrats debating the role of editors Morss and Shanklin in the state ticket win while editors defend coverage. Secret motives, presidential aims, and court appointments are discussed as two little girls congratulate Secretary Matthews amid scattered county returns.
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Hancock
Laporte
Wneluinely
Indictment Dropped in Suffolk County Case
Boston November 12 The Suffolk county grand jury found no indictment against Horace Harbourn on charges of attempting to bribe Representative Simmon to vote against the Bennett bill concerning endowment of orders and for the Cape Cod Ship Canal in the Massachusetts house. Grain Movement Resumes as Blockade Eases Kansas City November 12 The grain blockade ends as farmers who have been distracted by election work or other reasons resume shipments. grain remains in country but heavier loads expected. John Hoey in Serious Condition New York November 12 Former Adams Express Co president John Hoey is critically ill after catching a cold at races. an old complaint worsened. He is 67.
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Marion County
Samuel Corbaley
Langenberg
Corbaley
Emmett
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Sun
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Keach
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Swift
Langerberg
Sterling R. Holt
Holt
Bud Swift
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Street Car Brotherhood
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Buskirk
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Otto George
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Virginia-ave
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Boston
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Horace Harbourn Ons
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Cape Cod Ship Canal
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Kaasas City
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John Hoey
Adams Express Company
New Hat Racks at Win L Elders and Grills Dye Works
A brief item notes new hat racks installed at Win L Elders and Dyetog Grills Dye Works on 7N Pennsylvanie, indicating recent shop upgrades.
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Grill’s Dye Works
Pennsylvanie At
California Bolden Estate Returns Count in California
San Francisco reports official state vote tallies with 283 precincts remaining. Harrison leads with 109,715, Cleveland 105,529, Weaver 22,816. Third district remains competitive for Republicans while six other districts yield three Democrats, two Republicans and one fusionist. Democrats likely hold a two vote majority on joint ballot in the legislature.
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U.S
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Day
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Bolden
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Weaver
Miners Tragedy After Coal Train Breaks Chain
East Palestine Ohio November 12 a train of coal cars being moved down a mine slope broke the great chain the cars dashed into a company of miners waiting below. One miner Joe Nimmo was killed outright and many others were injured with several remarkable escapes reported.
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Progpact
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