Rev Ford's Reference to Harrison's Election Causes Church Dissension
The Sun reports rumors of discord at Central Ave M E Church where Rev Ford preaches. Mrs John W Minor claims offense over remarks on the recent campaign and a ministerial defense cites praise for a Christian presidency, while Rev Ford denies wider dissent among members. Additionally Nellie McKenna sues for $5000 after a collision involving an engine and a streetcar, from Citizen's Railway Co.
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Ford
Harrison
Central Ave. M. E
Sun
John W. Minor
Parkayve
Minor
Anl
United States
Mrs. Cleveland
Lampert
Wire Whispers and Political Gambits Across Cities
In St Louis McKea n Rankin sparked a scene with curses and threats of arrest. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette is up for sale as Halstead eyes New York journalism again. Jimmy Dougherty sent to Blackwell’s Island asylum after Our Mary collision. Quay asserts evidence to swing seven new House seats and two West Virginia Republicans, with WV legislature also Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
McKean Rankin
Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati
Halstead
New York
Jimmy Dougherty
Mary” Anderson
Blackwell's Island
Congress
W. Va
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Fletcher Subdivision
Real estate transfers include EK Pach to M McCormick lot 176 Fletcher's subdivision 800 dollars C E Roger to Ebien Williamson lot 21 Hanna's heirs add 2590 dollars F M Bracker to J R Morgan part abs e a ol see 24 17 r4e 20 were Rayo J J gonande ee a Dalton parts W M4 HW 4 see 23 14 Johnson to M A Meads it pa in Johnsons and to town of Castleton W Emmons to B Lehman lots 8 Hayden's first sub pact of block 18 Johnsons acts add 1600 dollars B G Fisher to M J Fisher lot 484 in Hecher et al s sub outlets 94 96 96 etc 5000 dollars C E Bower to Board of Commissioners part n W 4 sec 10 tp 16 r 17 4 0 100 dollars F Swartz to J A Swartz part of Jot 8 Peru Indianapolis RB R company s sub 4600 dollars C Z Smith to W A McAdams lot 4 Bradshaw Holmes sub 0 1 00 1 Alternate 600 dollars I B Rossie N Buchanan lot 298 E T S K and etc Fletchers Woodlawn Tabarb 1270 dollars Oakes to Henrietta Miller lots 2 to B in Spon meys 3d s C add 31000 dollars Dorothea Hasseld to Catherine McMannamond part of lob 319 Pleveher et als sub C ls 96 97 98 and arate D scarabat Thomas Rowand frame cottage Peru near Ninth st 500 dollars
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EK. Pach
Mc‘Cormick
Fletcher
C. E. Roger
Ebien Williamson
Hanna
F. M. Bracker
J. R. Morgan
Rayo
J. J. Gonande Ee
Dalton
Johnson
M. A. Meads
Johnson’s
Castleton
W. Emmons
B. Lehman
Hayden
B. G. Fisher
M. J. Fisher
Heteher Et al
C. E. Bower
Board of Commissioners
N. W
F. Swartz
J. A. Swartz
Peru
Indianapolis
RB. R.company
C. Z. Smith
Ito
W. A. McAdams
Bradshaw
Holmes
I. B. Rossie N. Buchanan
Rental Ads Cut Losses on Empty Dwellings
Daily building completions create pressure to fill vacancies. An ad as short as ten words can reach tenants quickly. a postal card costs just fifteen cents, cheaper than car fare, and three days free in The Sun. Drop a card to announce rooms to rent or staff needs.
Nine Killed in Railroad Wreck Rumor Near Talking Rock
A rumor from Manretta Georgia reports a deadly railroad wreck near Talking Rock on Thursday night with nine killed. Communication is poor and no trains had arrived by Friday when the dispatch was filed.
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Manretta
Talking Rock
Marietta
Snow Science Talk Sparks Flurry of Wit and Facts
A weather wise professor leads a class through snowflake wonders and myths. He cites measurements by Scoresky and Glaisher, notes snowflakes from seven to one thousandth of an inch, and mentions pink snow and red bands. He compares Paris and St Petersburg snowfall, NYC street removal costs, and forecasts 14 snows this winter.
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Catherine Griswold
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Scoresky
Glaisher
Ross
Eefin’s Bay
Professora
Paris
St. Petersburg
New York
Ger. Greely
Gorman and Cleveland feud over GB&C presidency plan
New York news notes a tangled railroad power struggle. Gorman reportedly does not want the B and O presidency, aiming instead to place Cleveland there. Camden, Elkins, Davis, Barnum, and Jim Blaine backers hold coal lands and push a Piedmont to Charleston line via Tucker county and Ohio River road, creating a Washington to Chicago route.
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New York
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Gorman
Cleveland
Clemens
Parkersburg
W. Va
Garrett
Camden
Parkeraburs
Ohio River
Jim Blaine
Elk Garden
Calhoun County
Cameo
Steve Elkins
Davis
Barnum
America
West Virginia
Piedmont
Tucker County
Charleston
Washington
Chicago
Ohio Central
Point Pleasant
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Election wager at Eckstein’s saloon sparks travel bet
In New York on November 16 two wealthy builders, George Feh an Irishman and John A Ruf a German, made a bet on the presidential outcome. If Cleveland won, the German would sail to Berlin with the Irishman for two months and cover all expenses including beer. If Harrison prevailed, the Irishman would voyage to Ireland with the German, paying all costs and three bottles of Irish whisky per day, with both sides to sail for Europe within a week.
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New York
Eckstein
Delancey
Clinton Sts
George Feh
John A. Ruf
Cleveland
Berlin
Harrison
Ireland
Europe
Bulletin reports new Jacksonville cases and deaths
The official bulletin issued by President Mitchell at 6 p m Thursday reports 16 new cases and four deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing totals to 4 568 cases and 496 deaths. Of the new cases seven were whites.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Splj
Mitchell
Rivalries in New York for Harrison's New Administration
Washington dispatch analyzes New York power struggles as Gen. Harrison nears his November visit. It weighs whether Chauncey Depew backed pools, Miller, Platt, Hiscock, and Miller, the cabinet halo for Evarts, and Morton’s feud, forecasting a split in patronage and a divisive party future in New York.
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Washington
Harrison
New York
Boas
Chicago
Chauncey M. Depew
Poole
Marrison
Miller
Platt
Hiscock
Mr. Depew
Garfield
Evarts
Treasury
Interior
Senate
Mr. Platt
Warner Miller
Brother Evarts
Morton
Grant
Fenton
Conkling
Alder Men Concur On Light Wires Underground Plan
The board of aldermen met Thursday night and approved the council’s actions. The electric light ordinance was discussed with Wright seeking underground wiring for the city sector bounded by North East South and West streets. Connett urged underground wires citywide. The measure was referred to the light committee.
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Board of Aldermen
Wright
West Sts
Connett
Five Men Killed and Baseball Heads to New York
A rumor from Christian county says five witnesses who testified against Dave Walker in a murder trial were assassinated by ex bald-knobbers. President Brush of the Indianapolis club departed for New York for the National league meeting to aid weaker clubs and expects Cleveland to replace Detroit in the league lineup.
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Springfield
Christian County
Dave Walker
Brush
Indianapolis Baseball Club
New York
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Detroit
City Council Tax Limit Debate Organized by Mayor
legislative committees appointed by Mayor Denny met in the mayor's office and organized with the mayor as chair. The county treasurer and auditor and many heavy taxpayers were invited to attend the next meeting Wednesday to consider changing the 90 cent tax limit law. W. H. English, originator of the law, was specially invited. The limit must be raised to avoid permanent indebtedness as city revenue now funds the government.
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Denny
W. H. English
Pearson Denies GOP Plan to Purge Democrats as Fire Chief
Councilman Pearson says the Republican majority did not intend to require Frank Dougherty to remove all Democrats from the fire department upon becoming chief. The policy, he says, is to fill vacancies with Republicans without firing Democrats solely for their political views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truster
Pearson
Frank Dougherty
Powderly Report Spurs Harmony at Chicago K of L Assembly
The general assembly of the Knights of Labor pushed to proceed with business, aiming to minimize wrangling. Powderly’s harmonizing report bolsters unity while Barry remains silent and key constitutional changes were briefed by the law committee. A transfer dispute over a lapsed local assembly was resolved, and committees move toward formal reports as sessions continue.
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General Assembly
K. of L
Powderly
Barry
Law Committee
That Special Session Abandoned or Delayed in Indiana
Reports indicate a special legislative session is unlikely as Governor Gray weighs political sensibilities. Clerk calls it a chestnut while observers say patronage concerns deter calling a session. Voorhees and others back cautious language, implying the plan may be set aside or revived later.
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SUN
Bruce Carr
Gray
Dan Voorhees
Indiana
Voorhees
Vincennes Election Fight Sparks Civil Service Clash
Vincennes seethes as a dozen candidates vie for post office jobs and city offices. Meserve of Lawrenceville leads Democratic Herald, wed to Miss Ross Roberts. Florence Anderson and Effie Emmons, both 17, found guilty of stealing $111 from a Hinton house proprietor in Edwardsport, receive 20 hours in jail and a $1 fine. Several local merchants crippled by heavy election bets. Alfred Preidmore, Seymour, jailed on capias after marriage to the girl. Mrs. Ellen Wellever, 76, fatally injured when thrown from a buggy Thursday.
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Vincennes
Post Ofice
Rank Meserve
Lawrenceville
Til
Democratic Herald
Ross Roberts
Florence Anderson
Effie Emmons
Hinton House
Edwardsport
Et Seymour
Cora Hines
Seymour
Alfred Preidmore
Shoals
Preidmore
Ellen ‘Wellever
Damages Suit Over Wild Bullet Strike Filed
Mrs Harreth Lampher of Perry township sues Frank Aukenbrock gro cer of S Meridian street for 5000 damages after a stray bullet from Aukenbrock while shooting at a target in nearby woods struck Lampher in the head. The case was placed on trial before Judge Taylor Friday morning.
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Harreth Lampher
Perry Township
Frank Aukenbrock
S. Meridian St
Taylor
Summer Aukenbrock
Lampher
Indiana weather colder and fair with southern clearing
A weather bulletin reports colder conditions across Indiana with fair skies overall. The southern portion is expected to clear, reducing cloud cover as daytime temperatures drop. Wind remains light, transitioning to calm in the evening across most counties.
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Indiana
Injunction Sought in Monon Lane Crossing Case
A railroad suit filed by the Lake Erie and Western against L, N A and C seeks to restrain laying tracks on an eighty foot wide strip along Lake Erie tracks from Howland Station to Bell railroad. Judge Walker granted a temporary injunction and set Friday for a hearing on permanent relief. Also included is earlier Providence material detailing Knights of Labor master workman Powderly’s report delay and parts of its opening chapter praising the order while noting membership drops, internal disputes, and proposed reforms.
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LE. & W. Railroad Company
L., N. A. & C. Company
Lake Erie
Howland’s
Bell Railroad
Monon Road
Lake Brie
Walker
Knights
Powderly
United Journal of Labor
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
General Assembly
K. of L
Womens’ Department
International Workingmen’s Association
Europe
Federal Jury Reports Indictments Include Postal and Election Violations
Federal grand jury reported Friday noon with a four-week intermission granted by Judge Woods until December 4. Fourteen indictments were returned—five for postal law violations, three for counterfeiting, two pension violations, one revenue, and one customs case. Two election law violators were indicted, including Isaac Humphries who allegedly attempted to vote illegally in precinct 2 ward 18. the other defendant is not in custody. When the jury reconvenes in December it will focus on election cases, with many new files expected from the district attorney.
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Federal Prand
Jodve Woods
Isaac Humphries
Atorney
Goodwin at the Grand Plays Two Dramas for Local Fans
Nat Goodwin appeared at the Grand Thursday night in a Royal Revenge and Confusion drawing a large audience. His versatility showed in Pierre Gringoire and Christopher Blizzard. The supporting company is first class, with Lend Me Five Shillings and Toroed Up set for Friday. Artistic furniture at Wm L Elders.
Loss at Sea Reports Nearly 1200 Perish in Ocean Disaster
A Bombay dispatch via Lloyds line confirms the steamship Vailsraey is lost with about 1,200 aboard, mostly Bombay natives. No tidings since her overdue arrival a week ago, leaving families and officials in suspense.
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Bombay
Loxpon
Loyd’s Steamship Line
Reuter
Vailsraey
Anotfer Disaster Yacht Cythera Lost With Al On Board
Trustworthy information from New York indicates the yacht Cythera is believed lost with all aboard. The Cythera had sailed from New York on a pleasure trip carrying Admiral Stewart and a party of friends.
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Cythera
New York
Admiral Stewart
Elopement Rumor Shocks Andalusia Village
In Rock Island Nov 16 the Andalusia village school chief A W Smith and pupil Mrs Roth vanish. Smith, a Sunday school superintendent and justice of the peace, leaves wife and two children. Village gossip alleges an elopement.
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Rock IslaNd
Andalusia
A. W. Smith
Smith
Mrs. Roth
The Flower Mission Fair Opens Next Tuesday Evening
The Flower mission fair begins next Tuesday evening and promises a popular run of entertainments. Each day offers varied programs including a Friday evening Kermiss dance, a Thursday tableau from Dore's Bible Gallery with sacred orchestral numbers, and a Saturday afternoon performance of Cinderella for children.
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Dore
John Bright Dying Turns Out Not Dead Yet
Lennon Nov 16. The reported death of John Bright was premature. He is fatally ill but may live a week in John Shernan's State Columbus Ohio. It was snowing hard over central Ohio Friday.
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John Bright
Lennon
John Shernan
Columbus
Ohio
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Gorman and
Gen. Harrison
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Morten
L. Elders
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Levi A. L. Sielker
A. Boaken
James Lichy
Reform School
Lillie
Charles Thomas
E.d& W
Monon
Dudge Walker
Dudge Hadley
Munkacsy
Plymouth
Irvin
Thomas Vancleve
Woods
J. W. Nichols
U. S
Knox
Ind
George E. Murphy
Joe Marshall
Harry Craig
Petit Larconists
Iryin
Florence Scott
Minnie Preston
Thomas Stafford
Mike Donahue
James House
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Emma Tyler
Charles M. Tyler
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