Unconscious After Night on Floor in Meridian Saloon
Howard Kokemiller, linked to a notorious gang, was arrested for assaulting Charles Robinson at Hoffmans saloon on Meridian Street. Robinson lies with concussion, not expected to survive. Kokemiller claims self defense. Robinson remained untreated until morning. Police and witnesses trace the brutal altercation to a feud and alcohol.
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Charles Robinson
Charles-st., In
Hoffman
S. Meridian-st
Robinson
Kokemiller
Harry Kokemiller
Harry
Harry Wokemiller
Howard Wokemiller
Man Hurt in Street Car Attack Found Near Washington and Davidson
Police rushed to Washington and Davidson streets where Frank Howe of 908 Eddy street lay semiconscious with severe facial and neck bruises and a bloodied arm. Ambulance took him to St. Vincent's hospital for possible amputation after Dr. Wiggins stopped bleeding. Howe gave the name Frank Pedden of 93 Calyst and claimed a street car attack but police doubt the tale due to delirium and two names.
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Washington
Davidsonsts
Frank Howe
Eddy St
Wiggins
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Frank ‘Pedden
Calyst
Twenty Five Bodies Washed Ashore After Steamer Sinking
The City of Monticello sank near the Bay of Fundy after a gale. Twenty five bodies recovered, Captain Smith and four others saved in the lifeboat. The ship carried 34 aboard. wreckage lines the coast as the sea remains heavy.
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Yarmouth
N. S
City of Monticello
Smith
Bay of Fundy
Wilson Cook
Five Oyster Men Drownings Wash Ashore in Norfolk
Five men believed to be oyster laborers drowned in the recent storm and washed ashore along the Colonial Beach on Sunday in Norfolk Virginia. Authorities continued to identify the deceased and determine exact circumstances of the loss.
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Norfolk
Colonial Beach
Buller Arrives in London to Cheers on War Office Visit
General Buller reached London from Aldershot to a standing crowd that cheered as he rode to the War Office. The arrival occurred on Monday with celebrations and public acclaim surrounding the military leader.
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War Office
London
Buller
Aldershot
British general reports Boer commandants surprised by Methuen
Lord Roberts says Gen Methuen surprised Boer commandants Snymans and Beemans on Sunday, taking 30 prisoners and capturing many wagons. Commandants Prinsloo and Fourie are reported killed. Prinsloo is relative of Gen Prinsloo who recently surrendered.
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London
Lord Roberts
Methuen
Snymans and Beemans
Prinsloo
Fourie
Prinsleo
Great Northern paper plant at Milliocket opens in Bangor
Bangor November 12 The Great Northern paper company plant at Millocket is now in operation. It cost 4 million and will turn out 250 tons of white paper.
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Bangor
Great Northern ‘Paper Company
Milliocket
Tatis
Wall Street Boom After Election Drives Big Stock Gains
New York, Nov. 12. Wall Street enjoyed a banner week after the election with a market boom and substantial gains across many stocks. Standard Oil led, gaining 7.9 million dollars in value as public buying drove higher prices and a nervous outlook warned of potential rapid shifts. Uncle Sam collected 120000 from revenue stamps on over six million shares traded.
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Standard Oil
Wall-st
United States
Uncle Sam
New York Exchange
Two Die in Gas Leak Father and Son Found Dead
The Gunns Elizabeth 86 and John 62 were found dead in their Indianapolis home at Orange and Linden streets. Gas from a stove caused fatal fumes, with bodies discovered Sunday by William Gunn. Neighbors recall the couple’s reclusive habits and the house remained largely undisturbed.
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John Gunn
Elizabeth Gunn
Orange and
Linden
Gunns
William Gunn
State Ave
S. State Ave
Lindenst
Fiese
Tashee
Peculiar old lady vents at neighbor over ill son inquiry
A neighborhood dispute centers on a woman who resents a neighbor's question about her ill son. Meanwhile Indianapolis gas customers complain of unsteady pressure requiring nightly monitoring as many patrons report the issue.
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St. Ae
Indianapolis Gas Company
Edward Neeley Brother Tied to Cuban Postal Fraud
Cyrus G. Neeley, a longtime postal clerk in Indiana, died unexpectedly at Eastern Indiana insane hospital Richmond. He was brother of Charles F. Neeley, charged in New York with Cuban postal fraud. Neeley’s mind deteriorated after years aboard a jolting railroad car and his brother’s downfall pushed him toward insanity.
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Muncie
Ind
Cyrus G. Neeley
Indiana
Richmond
Charles F. Neeley
New York
Peoria
Aged Woman's Love and Escaped Arrest in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on November 12 an elderly woman seeks divorce from Benja min Snodgrass aged 70 charging unfaithfulness. Snodgrass entertained Otto Powers a law student at his home leading to court appointed Quong Lee as administrator for the Moy Chong estate valued over ten thousand dollars. Wallis a vagrant escaped arrest for stealing a two dollar revolver by hiding in a nearly full cistern but was captured by the cistern owner.
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Muncie
Ind
John Wallis
Wallis
Benjamin Snodgrass
Pigs Feet Bill Sparks Courtroom Anecdote in Fort Wayne
Mrs Mary Dunlap sent a bill to Mark Hanna for three dozen pigs feet after Hanna spoke in Fort Wayne on November 1. Dunlap, a washerwoman, cooked the feet at a businessman's house while her husband was at home. Music drew him into Hanna's audience and the pigs feet were ruined.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Mary Dunlap
Mark Hanna
Hanna
He Loved Pretty Edna and Took His Own Life
London reports Walter Jiggens a meat dealer once wealthy who wooed actress Edna May. He killed himself after learning she would depart for New York. He entertained her at top hotels and spent his fortune on admirer rituals.
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London
Walter Jiggens
Edna
May
New, York
Marcus Daly Dies Quietly in New York Hotel
Marcus Daly, copper magnate and Anaconda properties pioneer, died at 7:50 a.m. in New York after weeks of illness at the Netherlands hotel. He leaves a wife, son, and three daughters at his bedside. Daly, born in New York to Irish parents, moved to Montana in 1880 and built vast holdings, later withdrawing from active management but remaining a political force in the West. He was known as a stern organizer with a kindly temper when unopposed, and his life included clashes with W. A. Clark over Montana politics. The obituary notes his extensive wealth, business influence, and personal traits alongside a long list of market price figures for meats, produce, and commodities relevant to the era.
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Netherlands
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New York City
Trish
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Utah
J. B. Haggin
Lloyd Tevis
Hearst
California
Anaconda
W. A. Clark
United States Senate
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Clark
Ross Daly
Henry Villard Dies Former Railroad Magnate Succumbs at Home
New York reports the death of Henry Villard a railroad magnate who died Sunday night after a week of illness. Born in Germany he came to the United States and built a career in speculation journalism and railroad finance. He once led the Edison company and rivaled Jay Gould and Collis Huntington in prominence on Wall Street.
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Henry Villard
Germany
The
Herald
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Western Railroad
Northern Pacific
George M. Pullman
Charles Woerischoffer
Endicott
Willard Jostal
Edison Electric Company
Jay Gould
Collis P. Huntington
City Markets Provisions Listing From Indianapolis
Local market notes from Indianapolis dated November 12 list grocery items with prices including hams sugar cured, California bone less, dried beef hams, shoulders and breakfast bacons. Entries show brands like Reliable and price ranges around 10 to 16 cents per unit.
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Link
Indiana
Tierces
Sic
Indianapolis
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