Wife Seeks Explanation as Husband Vanishes in City
Mrs. Lena Gilbert, penniless and alone, claims her husband, an insurance man earning thirty dollars weekly, deserted her after taking money and jewelry. He left a note from New York and is believed to have another wife in the East. They recently lived at 188 N Mississippi and sought shelter at 117 N Illinois. she has an eight year old son.
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Lena Gilbert
Gilbert
Indianapolis
Lima
O Ie
Mutilated bodies of children found near Eldorado
Decomposed remains of a 16 year old boy and his 14 year old sister, siblings named Perkins, were found in the woods near Eldorado, Arkansas. They vanished after starting a horseback ride three weeks ago. The girl had her throat cut and the boy’s skull was crushed. The coroner conducts an investigation.
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Little Rock
Ark
Eldorado
Bother
Perkins
Three Nicholson law cases reach supreme court
Three appeals from Vigo county challenge the Nicholson law. Albert Myres runs a Terre Haute saloon with a pool room, Louis Gerhardt keeps beer in Terre Haute grocery, and Phil Zaph runs an Indianapolis saloon challenging a fourth of July entry right. The attorney general will defend the Nicholson law in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Vigo County
Albert Myres
Philadeldelphia Ball Club
Terre Haute
Ths
Louis Gerhardt
Phil Zaph
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Elizabeth Cady Stanton marked her eightieth birthday in New York on Tuesday at the Metropolitan Opera House. A notable gathering of women pioneers in the movement for women's advancement will hear speeches from Susan B. Anthony Clara Barton Frances Willard Julia Ward Howe and J Ellen Foster. Mrs Stanton will read a lengthy address during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Lawrence Beach area
Lawrence Beach hotel and Mrs Varle's cottage burned Tuesday morning along with several other buildings. Estimated loss exceeds $100 000 as wind shifts nearly spared the town. The Puritan steamer was moved from Great Gull island and cleared to sail to New York later Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, L. I
Lawrence Beach
New London
Conn
Great Gull Island
New York
Electric line expansion from Indianapolis to Greenwood begins
Work has begun on the Indianapolis to Greenwood electric line with Southport as the staging area. A private right of way is secured, the roadbed is nearly straight, and the project promises first class equipment. The line will carry freight and passengers, with luxurious cars and powerful motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Greenwood
Southport
Polk
Transit Franchise Fight Draws City Officials Attention
The Broad Ripple transit company seeks city franchise while Citizens' company owner Murray Verner avoids comment. Local officials reportedly favor the Broad Ripple plan, and legal action looms if the franchise is refused or contested by rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir. Verner
Broad Ripple Transit Company
Broad Ripple
Citizens’ Company
Broad Ripple Company
Murray A. Verner
Tue Sus
Verner
Willant
President attends wedding of Pauline Whitney and Almeric Paget
In New York on November 12 President Iveland joined a society gathering to witness Pauline Whitney wed Almeric Hugh Paget at St Thomas Episcopal Church. The event drew a large crowd as the groom, youngest son of Gen. Lord Alfred Paget, and a descendant of the first marquis of Anglesia, was connected to royal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Iveland
Washington
Pauline Whitney
Almeric Hugh Paget
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Alfred Paget
Anglesia
Plymouth Mayor Appeals Case to Supreme Court Over Redistricting
The case of Joseph Swindell mayor of Plymouth against James W. Moxey and Wm O Keefe has been appealed to the supreme court. In May 1894 a tie vote in Plymouth city council led to a plan to add two wards by Democrats. The Republican mayor refused to recognize the move, and the suit sought to compel him to do so. The Republicans lost in the lower court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Swindell
Plymouth
James W. Moxey
Wm. O'Keefe
Supreme Court
Free self instruction book with mandolins and guitars
This week only at WALSCHNER & SON in OR and AN N Pennsylvania a self instruction book is offered free to every purchaser of a mandolin or guitar. Prices include 7 pul ters for 410 and 6 mandolins for 43.
Population party bones rise in spirited Indiana talk
Editor Matthews of the Non-Conformist denies the Populist party is dead and argues they live on. He notes Cummings may resign as secretary and cites gains in Ohio. The piece objects to Vanderbilts pool controlling freight rates and discusses McCarthy era party dynamics and a Dallas convention bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Cummings
Indiana
Matthews
Cummings
Butts
Ohio
Vanderbilrg
Wheat Lakes
Eastern
Seaboard
Chandler
Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Vanderbilts
Brice
Dle
Senate
Republcans
Charlie Fairbanks
Dan Voorhees
Maryland
Giorman
Death of Mrs Karle in City Home
Mrs. Karle aged 72 died at 306 Central Ave after a two week illness. Immigrants from Germany in 1849, she was a well known German resident with many friends. Survived by her retired merchant husband. Funeral from the family home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Peters of Zion German Evangelical Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Narle
Central Ave
Karle
Germany
Earle
Rev. Peters
Zion German ‘Evangelical Church
Five Hundred New Letter Boxes To Be Added At Postoffice
The postoffice plans to add 500 boxes, bringing total to about 650, though room limits prevent further increases. Postmaster Sahm notes high demand and supply is exhausted as boxes are now pushed by mail authorities. Location changes to general delivery will be required for the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahm
Knights of Labor Opens Nineth Annual Convention
Washington November 12 The nineteenth annual convention of the Knights of Labor began its session with business meetings kept in utmost secrecy. The order will consider its attitude toward political parties during about ten days of sessions. Also noted is a nearby classified line for driven wells at 40c per foot in Indiana with telephone contact 179L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Knights of Labor
Indiana
Merchants financial woes headline court actions in Meridian area
The era muggy with lawsuits as Geo E Kreitlein of Washington street faces attach cases and replevin suits. Plaintiffs Ernest Troy Trenry Stix Philip Krouse and Philip Seasongood accuse Kreitlein of moving goods to dodge attachment, with clerks Bowman Arnold and Fox said to have assisted. The sheriff recovered hidden merchandise in a Meridian street basement and the petition was dismissed. Other filings include replevin suits by Brown Shoe Co Champion Stoneware Robert Lahey Shoe Co and Emil Weil Co along with mortgages and claims against Kreitlein in multiple cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E
Kreitlein
W. Washington St
Ernest Troy
Trenry
Stix
Philip Krouse
Philip Seasongood
Brown
Shreitlein
Charles B. Bowman
John F. Arnold
Henry Fox
Kreithen
Meridian St
Studl
Mortgues
Ar- Huckle Bros
Chicago
Brown Shoe Company
Childs, Golf & Co
Geo F
Washingtonsr
Legan
Champion — Stoneware Company
Robert Lahey Shoe Company
Sehnylsill Mills
Mineralized Rubber Company
Emil Weil & Co
Ohio Valley Shoe Company
Prohibitionists Grow as 1890s GOP Platform Noted
The Prohis plan a broad campaign from lakes to Ohio aiming to end liquor in the territory. Governor Hughes of Arizona endorses prohibitory laws citing white and Indian welfare. A Indianapolis rally and full ticket are planned with speakers including John G. Wooley. Misplaced credit surrounds Daniel Voorhees over the Congressional Library.
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Lakes
Ohio
Guy, Lughes
Arizona Territory
Washington
Kansas
Prohis
Indianapolis
John G. Wooley
Turkish garrison surrenders at Zeitoun amid reform stalemate
Advices from Zeitoun, Asia Minor, report the Turkish garrison there has surrendered to Armenian forces. Constantinople’s finances remain poor. European officials say a joint powers’ action, possibly including naval force, is being considered to restore order in Armenia as the sultan resists reform plans.
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ConstanTinople
Zeitoun
Asia Minor
Armenia
Porte
Mondiv
Germany
Austria
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
France
Robbers fleece Santa Fe depot agent in Colorado Springs
Two masked men robbed the Santa Fe depot express office in Colorado Springs late Monday night. Agent Kront was forced to open the safe and handed over a $20,000 envelope, saving the company $35,000. The thieves then tucked Kront into bed and searched the area before vanishing. posses hunted the vicinity but found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Santa Fe
Kront
Krout
Kkront
Skrout
Ikrout
Allentown Mother Kills Babe Believing Divine Wrath
Crazed by religion, Mrs. Elias Gilder of Allentown suffocated and mutilated her infant before gloating over the deed. The coroner found death by suffocation and blunt-force injuries. jury recommended hospital treatment for the mother, who was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puiapetronta
Elias Gilder
Allentown
Papa
Gilder
Mary
Yost
Salisbury omits Venezuelan question in speech
Wasumeron, Nov. 12. Salisbury’s failure to mention the Venezuelan question in his recent speech suggests he assigns less importance to it and to the Monroe doctrine controversy than previously believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumeron
Salisbury
Man Buried in a Leg Breaking Incident at City Stable Sale
At the Gates and Warman facility on I Washington street a horse kicked W B Blair during a Tuesday morning sale. Blair suffered a broken leg and was taken to his home at 236 Randolph street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Washington-st
Gates & Warman
W. B. Blair
Randolph-st
Strike on the Great Northern Ends, Local Notices
WIRE WHISPERS. The strike on the Great northern has been declared off by the men. Hardwood mantels, grates, Jno. M. Lilly. See the new Sideboards. Wm. L. Elder. Stoves Conmerted Any Part of the City 30cents, Tel.1791. Frank Butts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Stoves
Frank Butts
Indianapolis Society and Court Notices Roundup
Divorce suit filed by Mrs. Catherine Tomlinson seeking 3750 from Henry Tomlinson for cruelty. Frank Carroll jailed two and a half years for robbing a Brightwood house. Missing person Ken Warren, 23 Arbor Ave, West Indianapolis, sought by police. County approves 510 for veterans cottage at Indiana soldiers home in Lafayette. T McWhirter invited to address Progress club on income tax. Mrs. Mary J. Connette dies in Nashville. burial planned in Austin, Indiana. Waldron gains 9400 judgment against Dickson & Talbott after theater disturbance. Grace Patton seeks venue change in suit against M H Spades. case sent to Hancock County. Patrolman Grubbs disputes intoxication claims after badge seizure at Brandt fire incident. Property owners district between Washington and Michigan streets discuss needed lights and water. Obituaries and births listed. multiple marriages licensed. State printing contract sparks bidding controversy over injunctions vs contracts.
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Catherine Tomlinson
Henry
Frank Carroll
Judge McCray
Hardis Smith
Brightwood
Ken Warren
Arbor Ave
Indianapolis
Indiana Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Marion County
T. McWhirter
Progress Club
Mary J. Connette
Nashville
Tenn
Austin
Ind
U.S
Harry E. Waldron
Dickson & Talbott
Waldron
Park Theater
Grace Francis Patton
M. H. Spades
Superior Court
Harvey
Hancock County
Grubbs
Quigley
Brrrus
Kate Graham
W. W
May Webb
Darras
Katie Koepler
Paul Wolff
Sarah Hull
Leslie Bilman
Marasmus
Winton Benton
Otto Hotze
Eliza Pelley
Jeromes C. Wolfe
Pearl Marie Lowe
Edward Eaton
Ida Allen
Printing Board
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Paris
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Lockrety
Devastation
Charner
Faucon
Linois
Pteraeus
Greece
Sno. M. Lilly
Indiana-ave
St. Thomas Church
Vanderbilt
MR. Kreitlein
Trey
Llamine
Tur Sun
Congressional Library
Daniel W. Voorhees
Dan
House
Singleton
Mississippi
Voorhees
Daniel
Turkey
Express
Aidred
Jno
M. Lilly
Wm. L. Elder
B. Harrison
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