Prusler's Rank Act Draws Severe Denunciations In Indiana City
In Indianapolis a Tuesday uproar followed the public rebuke of Chief Webster by Republicans and city officials. The fire head is praised by many, while Trusler and allies push partisan control. Democrats see a chance to seize power in upcoming elections, despite opposition to the plan. Dougherty is hoped to be a capable manager, though limited by partisan aims in the fire department.
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Washington St
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Trusler
Council
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Trisler
Double murder in Wenona linked to Burkhardt spite
In Wenona on November 18, a domestic discovered the Howe couple slain in a disordered room, with a bloodied coup ling pin nearby. Neighbor Chris Burkhardt, motivated by spite over a young woman’s ties to the Howes, fatally wounded the couple after entering a second-story window and later killed himself. Peter Howe, longtime Venona resident, left a $250,000 fortune and philanthropy including endowments to institutes in New Iberia and Memphis. the murdered wife was sister to George Parks. Burkhardt was revealed as a dissolute, dangerous drunk when intoxicated.
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Lil
Howe Homestead
Howe’s
Howe
Chris Burkhardt
Burkhardt
Sarah Richardson
Howes
Burkhart
Peter Howe
Venona
Howe Institute
New Iberia
Baptist Institute
Memphis
George Parks
Magnolia
City life notes and court actions in Indianapolis
Judge Hadley and Judge Sullivan arrange a Monday docket as the state veterinary association reorganizes. Reports cover assaults, burglaries, a barber shop fire, a gown of civic events, a train accident injuring a brakeman, and various court decisions including a two year penitentiary sentence for burglary. Also listed are political updates, public notices, and local social events within Indianapolis and nearby towns.
Powderly Leads Knights of Labor Delegates in Indianapolis
Knights of Labor delegates arrive in force for the Indianapolis assembly with T Y Powderly central among attendees. Reports say Powderly may face opposition from Chicago figures like George Schilling and J P Buchanan, while Barry seeks a path to influence despite current setbacks.
Carlisle Ballots Sparks Possible Speaker Contest
Carlisle ballots issue resurfaces as Hamilton hints at contest if fraudulent votes are proven. Kenton and district margins cited, with attorney Tiger alleging targeted ballots to expose Democrats. Hamilton vows to fight only on solid grounds, while Kenton observers recount fear affecting votes.
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Kenton
Hamilton
Chas, M
Tiger
Covington
D. M. Omingore
Hangere-On
Butler
Kenton County
Will She Hang IRS Sarah Robinson Hopes to Escape
Boston November thirteenth report that Mrs. Sarah J Robinson awaits Friday’s gallows for poisoning Prince Arthur Freeman her brother in law yet public sentiment favors commutation to life imprisonment The note adds that the sentence is commuted to solitary imprisonment for life a harsher fate than death New York November twelfth report Joseph Chamberlain husband elect to Endicott arrives and declines comment on election fisheries treaty and plans to meet President Cleveland
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Sarah Robinson
Boston
Sarah Jo Robinson
Prince Arthur Freeman
Bost Tony
Mass
Sarah
Joe
New. York
Joseph Chamberlain
Endicott
Cleveland
Batty
Westher Indications for Indiana Fair Warmer Weather
Weather signals warm conditions for the Indiana Fair with rising temperatures. The Seventh Street music group presented a Friday night concert, while oysters and ice cream were offered as extras at the event.
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Orchestra of the
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Edrich
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Ite
A Secret Mission as Well as a Wife for Chamberlain
A rumor in New York and Canada suggests Chamberlain seeks a wife in the United States and carries a secret mission. He is believed to aim to consult leading Republicans on fisheries treaty prospects and report back to his government.
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Chamberlain
New York
Canada
Atrocities Reported by Woman on Alaska Soldiers
Mrs. Voorhees, a well known New Yorker, returned from Alaska and says atrocities there are beyond description. She claims women are being exterminated by the horrors they are subjected to by soldiers stationed there and that the conduct would disgrace barbarians.
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Trusler caucus nominates city officials in 6 P M meeting
Trusler's pop sipping caucus met at six Monday and named W L Taylor for city attorney Dark Do Ruster for street commissioner F L Daugherty fire chief S H Shearer city civil engineer Dr J H Oliver hospital superintendent Dr F C Woodburn dispensary superintendent Ed legrig East market master R D Wall West market master Drs J N Hurry C B Pettijohn and 8 E Earp health board Harry Phillips weighmaster William Wion city hall janitor Thos Cookson and Henry Seaton janitors W B Bogardus wood measurer Robt Turner sexton Greenlawn cemetery Gent Fred Kneiler and W H Morrison Belt road directors Oumuahians slipped through the council easily.
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W.L. Taylor
Dark Do Ruster
F. L. Daugherty
S. H. Shearer
J. H. Oliver
F. C. Woodburn
Ed Legrigg
East Market
R. D. Wall
West Market
J. N. Hurry
C. B. Pettijohn
Wheeling State Figures Boost Goff Lead
Wheeling lines report Democratic chairman Riley claims Goff leads by eight in the state with Cleveland at 143 while claiming a Democratic majority on joint ballot. Republican chairman Cowdran says no figures yet but asserts state support for both Goff and Harrison and a Republican legislature. exact totals expected in a week.
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Wheeling
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Riley
Democratic State Committee
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Cleveland
Cowdran
Harrison
Kings County Insane Asylum Scarcity Report Sparks Outcry
A New York Herald charge accuses Kings County insane asylum of overcrowding and horrific conditions. It describes dreadful surgeries in noisome cellars with pestilent air and labels the scene a chamber of horrors, blaming politics for the scandal.
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Politica
New York
Herald
Kings County
Still Hunting the Bead Lantern Works Fire Body Found
Rochester dispatch reports continued work at the lantern works ruins after a fire. A second body, burned beyond recognition, was recovered Tuesday morning from the debris.
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Rochester
Lantern Works
Rumor McLean Buys The Times in CutcaGo
In CutcaGo on November 12 a circulating rumor in newspaper circles says John McLean has purchased The Times. The fragment notes a notable media purchase but provides no further details or confirmations.
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CutcaGo
John McLean
the Times
Great Coat Ad Calls for Warm Weather Protection
A fragmentary ad urges readers to order a warm great coat from North Landgraf 2 C Aiding No 35 N Illinois St. The message uses odd punctuation and misspellings but clearly promotes a coat suitable for impending bad weather.
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Seal Sacque Sale at Manufacturing Cost
W. E. Rosenthal, agent Waiter Budi Co offers a sample line of seal garments at cost. Display at Bates house includes fifty four sacs jackets wraps and more in various sizes. Ready to order garments fitted and guaranteed in fit and quality.
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Guarntead
Rosenthal
Budi
Divorce Granted in Alexander Case Splits Ida and Alfred
Judge Walker granted Ida M. Alexander a divorce from Alfred M. Alexander after the case, long in the public eye, came before him. The record showed Alfred Alexander’s forgery conviction and a two year penitentiary sentence, with the plaintiff absent and no defense present.
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Alfred M. Alexander
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State Veterinarians Elect Officers At Meeting In Indianapolis
The state veterinarians met at Agricultural Hall on Monday and elected officers for the year. Dr H R Macaulay of Indianapolis was named president, with Dr FT L Armstrong of Indianapolis and W B Wallace of Marion as vice presidents. Recording secretary is Dr J C Rogers of Anderson and corresponding secretary Br M E Knowles of Terre Haute, with Dr B G Orlepp of Indianapolis as treasurer. The next gathering will be in early January. The Chrysanthemum Show opens Tuesday at Tomlinson Hall with exhibitors from Long Island, New York and across the state. Special cash prizes, a William Zampfe orchestra concert, and addresses by Denny and J D Carmody of Evansville are planned.
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Committee On Credentials
T. 8 B. Barry
George A. Schilling
Charles’ Litchman
Quinn
A. D. Bert
Barry
Carleton
Buchanan
Powderly
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Sun
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Jarrett
Indianapolis
Belgium
Agricultural Hall
Veterinary Colleges
H. R. Macaulay
Dre. FT. L. Armstrong
W. B. Wallace
Marion
J. C. Rogers
Anderson
Br. M. E. Knowles
Terre Haute
B. G. Orlepp
Long Island
New York
Tomlinson Hall
William Zampfe
of Denny
J. D. Carmody
Evansville
Barnum Will Recover From Illness, Dispatches Say
Private dispatches and probes report ex Senator Barnum of Connecticut will recover from illness. The item notes a New York dispatch dated November twelfth and mentions new bedroom sets at William and Edlers.
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Connecticut
Wm. &. Edlers
Tragic Miner Family Fire Ends in Flames
In Pittsburg Kansas a miner Louis Bethune dies in a mine explosion. His wife Marie Bethune, driven mad by grief, pours coal oil on herself and five children, lights a fire, and perishes with them as rescuers fail to save them.
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Amusements Review of Langtry Coghlan and Others
The report notes Mrs Langtry’s act improving but not yet great in a Grand Monday show featuring “Asin a Looking Glass” with lavish wardrobe admired by many ladies. Coghlan’s support falls short of expectations. The engagement ends Tuesday with “Lady of Lyons.” Toma Hanlon George Adams and company stage “He She Him and Her” to a fair crowd, with mixed reactions to humor and acrobatics. The lively but rough “A Living Lie” draws Park Theatre patrons as Harry Amler Miss Francis Amjer and Miss Larkell perform well. Barney Baldwin, famed for a broken neck, draws crowds at Eden Musee for the week.
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Toma Hanlon
George Adams
Toma
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Park Theater
Harry Amler
Francis Amjer
Larkelle
Barney Baldwin
Eden Musee
The Wayor and Sheriff Bond Dispute Over Malone Case
A sheriff and a deputy clash over bonds for Eugene Malone arrested for drunkenness. Malone’s bond was forfeited after non appearance, then re arrested by Deputy Hoffmann. The mayor discharged Malone and advised Prosecutor Wright to sue the sheriff on his bond, suggesting the bond aimed to secure Malone’s vote.
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King
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Iwan
Bernhamer Guardianship Case Involves Suit For 5000
In 1887 Bernhamer was removed from guardianship of the Miller children after claims of incompetency. Judge Ayres later replaced him with Howard Cale. On Tuesday Cale filed suit against Bernhamer and his sureties for 5000, alleging due for three minor children, while Bernhamer blocks turnover or accounting.
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