Democrats forecast committee leadership amid Senate reorg
The piece details Senate reorganization with Carter meeting the President to unveil party gains and alleged whipping of Republicans. It notes potential chairmanships for Morgan Sherman Gorman Voorhees Carlisle and West. salaries for secretary, sergeant at arms, chief clerk, and postmaster. Buffalo fraud probes spark turmoil as Democrats face bribery claims and disputed ballots in Ward 11.
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Carter
Tyxeus
Buffalo
Edward Duffy
Justice Durriger
Cheektowage
Supervisor Stook
Ward 11
Senate
Joan T. Morgan
John Sherman
Cockerell
Appropriations
Wollman
Gorman
Voorhees
Carlisle
Westil
Man found hanged after inmate escapes Oxford jail
In Oxfor d North Carolina on November 16 a jail inmate Ruben Overton, accused of assaulting a white girl, vanished from his cell after an iron door was battered down. Querton's body was later found swinging from a pine near the colored Baptist church. Townspeople heard no disturbance and electric street lights lit the scene as investigators suspected locals from the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asfsach
N.C
Oxford
Rueben Overton
Querton
Colored Baptist Church
Jen En EG
Mjnor
Overton
Savntty
Minister and thief tied to Civil War era escapades
A Texas report dated November 16 notes Rev Richard Williams Wilson a minister and physician pleaded guilty to horse theft and was sentenced to five years in state prison. The long tale recalls Civil War events with Gen John H Morgan and a secret mission to Canada, plus later associations with the Younger brothers and the era’s exploits. The era’s odd horse theft anecdote closes the fragment.
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Waco
Tex
Richard Williams Wilson
Wilson
John H. Morgan
Ohio Penitentiary
Jerson Davis
Canada
Robert
James Younger
Waiter Sustains Skull Fracture After Fall at Fair
Willis Saylor, a waiter in Tazsart's union station restaurant, fell in his Bretz block hotel room Tuesday night suffering a skull fracture and internal injuries. He was taken to City hospital in an unconscious state and remained insensible until Wednesday morning. Doctors deem his condition critical but likely recovery is possible once stabilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Saylor
Tazsart
Union Station
Bretz Block
City ‘Hospital
Powers & Murphy
Miner Veistina killed in clash at St. Clairsville Junction
In a fight at St Clairsville Junction on Monday night a miner named Veistina was killed and another named Histiker was fatally hurt. Winer, Larestville, Ohio, November 16.
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Winer
Laresville
St. Clairsville’s Junction
Veis
Tina
Histiker
Election Brands Kansas City Fraud Probe Sparks Bipartisan Fight
Election officials in Kansas City report wholesale disfranchisement of voters last Tuesday by the recorder of votes, triggering a bipartisan effort to uncover election frauds and ensure fair results.
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Election Brands
Kansas City
Recorder of Votes
New Sideboards at Wm. & Riders Ayers Sarsaparilla
Its record of forty feats is CRE of triumph over blood diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. & Riders
Ayers
Sersaparilla
Postmaster’s Camera Misfire Delays County Photo Tour
Postmaster Thompson and Billy Pattison toured seven post offices chasing photos for a Washington report. A new camera failed to focus correctly, producing no usable shots after 36 miles of travel. Thompson intended detailed building images but set the lens for close up figures, causing the mishap.
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Thompson
Billy Pattison
Washington
Deturn Citizen Shaw Missing From Minneapolis Office
Deturn Nov 16 special: John K. Shaw a prominent citizen, former city assessor and leading Democrat, has been missing since Saturday from his Minneapolis office. Detectives are searching while his books are reported in order.
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Deturn
John K. Shaw
Minneapolis
District News From Indianapolis Court and City Actions
Willie Schaffer sent to reform school for stealing boat oars. Judges rule on farm damage suits totaling 625,500 and Milking Thanksgiving appeals. Odd Fellows report 1,000 new members and 174 encampments. Public works award for Circle and Market streets asphalting. bridge repair and hall rent controls noted.
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Willie Schaffer
Reform School
Cox
Bowler & Schooley
McLainst
Indianapolis
Sellers Farm
Cordelia Bristow
Mary Peck
Taylor
James Hightshue
Hortense Webster
N. Meridian
Burt Rankin
Jas. Solenberg
Hankin
Solenbars
State Board of Agriculture
State Board
Frank Hughey
Harper
Asch
Minnie Harter
Southstand
Female Reformatory
Merchants’ Retail Commercial Association
George
Pinkie Cross
Andrew
Allie Sparks
Win
Lena Thomas
David
Mary McMillin
Peter
Katie Hornberger
Deatus
Amy Wilson
Lewis Shaw
Francis Cox
Jane Johnson
W. Pearlet
John W. Sanders
Clara G Grates
Charles W. Wells
Ienrietta Matthews
James B. Elbert
Marinda Cooper
Board of Public Works
Western Paving Company
Circle St
Meridian
New York
Washington
Market
Pennsylvania
Linois
Pogue
Iinois At
Torolinson Hall
Comrade Weissert Arrives to Organize G A R Encampment
National commander A G Weissert and G A R council arrive in Indianapolis to meet Commercial Club and Citizens committees for next years encampment. A public reception at the state house is planned with Gov elect Matthews as chair. Weissert predicts large attendance and a strong local showing as officials arrange dates, routes, and ceremonies.
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A. G. Weissert
Council of Administration
Commercial Club
Citizens’ Committees
Grand Army
Indianapolitans
State House
Matthews
Gen. Weinsert
Lux
Denison House
Jim
Weissert
Indianapolis
Washington
G. AT
Denison
Milwaukee
E.B. Gray
J. N. Taylor
Philadelphia
J. 3. Raymond
Hampton
Iowa
H. Dietrich
Chicago
A. P. Barchela
Gov
Chase
Sullivan
Catholic Archbishops Confer in New York Chooses Gibbons
The Conference of Archbishops met in New York on November 16. Solemn high mass was celebrated in Archbishop Corri s private chapel before the session. Cardinal Gibbons was chosen to preside. The discussion included increasing parochial school membership.
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Conference of Archbishops
New York
National Conference of Catholic Archbishops
Corrisn
Cardinal Gibbons
Legal Tanglio on liens for fence work debated in court
Mechanics contesting liens for improvement work face a legal clash over Judge Taylor's implied limits. In Cleveland fence cases, Bartholomew and Harper rooms saw demurrers and adjournments as lawyers press for a clear ruling. Attys expect Judge Turner to align with prior liens in fencing contexts.
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Taylor
Carson & Thompson
Cleveland Fence Company
Harper
Superior Court
Herod
Rooker
Hurner
New York Chamber Dinner Hosts Cleveland Speech Night
The Clayville ispma? New York chamber held its annual Delmonico dinner with six speeches on topics from the treasury department to commerce and education. Grover Cleveland spoke abandoning crumbs from business tables and urging shared national prosperity. Wiilelaw Reid delivered a brief talk before the closing remarks by Depew.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico
Alexander HE
Orr
Charles Smith
Cleveland
Secretary-of-the-treasury
Charles Foster
Treasury Department
Foster
President of the United States,” By Attorneygen. Miller
House of Representatives
Ilon
Wiliam Breckinridge
Commerce and Civilization
John T[all
Italy
Baron Fava
Commerce
Schnzman
Cornell University
Grover Cleveland
Wiilelaw Reid
Depew
South Street Pavement Bench Struggles With Land Claims
In Columbus Ohio a dispute over a 60 foot wide strip on the north side of South Street between Pennsylvania and Delaware streets involves the city, the gas company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. The board considers who pays for paving if the street is improved, with court action anticipated. Also, Fayette County likely won’t be counted, sealing a Democratic hold on Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St
South-st
Amours and Alleged Wives of Dr William Watson
In Judge Brown's court Sarah Watson white and Mary Watson colored claim to be the lawful wives of Dr William Watson, a colored physician. They fight for a small estate valued at $200, with disputed marriages and a potential illegal union under Indiana law. A decision is set for Thursday.
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Brown
Sarah Watson
Mary Watson
William Watson
Indianapolis
Watson
Sarah Anderson
Anderson
Myra. Watson No
England
Indiana
No. 2
Lewis
Mississippi River
Liverpool
Tay
VW Watson
Krupp Saloon Case Dismissed in Police Court
In police court on Wednesday John Krupp, eight Pennsylvanian saloon keeper, faced charges of selling liquor on Sunday. Five witnesses testified they saw no one buy drinks, and one man recalled a glass of beer appearing at the bar. With no corroborating evidence Krupp was discharged. Police Supt Colbert lamented the difficulty of convicting saloon operators as witnesses refuse to testify.
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John Krupp
Krupp
Colbert
Coors
Wants GIS Girl in Marsh family court dispute
The Marshs faced police court actions over peace and assault cases between Mrs. Marsh and her husband. Mrs. Marsh left him and took their daughter Tatia during a dispute at 231 Columna Ave. Marsh, with counsel, filed habeas corpus to recover the child, and a judge issued an order for the sheriff to produce the girl in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
General Rosecrans Stricken By Paralysis Fears Grow
Gen Rosecrans, register of the treasury, has been lying at his residence here for several weeks. It is now reported that the chances of recovery are against him and paralysis is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasareton
Sph
Rosecrans
Register of the Treasury
John Little and Mrs Ellen Kelly Elope in New Jersey
John Little a widower and Mrs Ellen Kelly, reportedly cousins, eloped on Tuesday from Fansiyepath New Jersey. They had been lovers in England before marriage. Mrs Kelly left her husband and two ten year old sons and took 4250 of Little's money after spending time in England.
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Fansiyepath
N. J
John Little
Ellen Kelly
Little
Three Wren Sisters of Australis Tour Named in City Visit
A local widow Mrs Wren hosts her three daughters, Nga the princess, Della the sister-manager, and Klagvie, famed museum lecturers, home from Australia and California tours with the World Museum Company. The family, notable for their size and charm, entertain a visiting Tau Lux reporter and share travel tales and a photo collection including Admiral Dot.
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Termesseest
Wren
Australis
World Museum Company
Klagvie
Della
Miss Wren
Nora Wren
Dela
Tau Lux
Min
California
Australia
Fur Wren Girls
Indiana
U.S. A
Curios
Admiral Dot
Misa Maggie
Sisters Draw Big Crowds on Australasian Tour
The speaker recalls a tour with her sisters, noting the Princess drew strong audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, and other cities. She praises the trip to Australia, the country and people, and mentions their success as prominent performers with widespread appeal.
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Australia
Maggie
Sydney
Melbourne
Provinces
Chrysanthemum Show Attracts Crowds In City Hall Display
Mayor Sullivan opens the chrysanthemum show as a large crowd gathers Tuesday evening. Prizes are awarded for roses and floral displays, with notable participants from Louisville Kokomo Richmond and Chicago. The exhibit features cyclamen pots and a grand central palm pyramid, with peak days promised for Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
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Sullivan
Aris
New York
Cone
Nans & Nemec
Louisville
W.W. Coles
Kokomo
E.G
Vaugnen Nursery
Chicago
Fred. Dorner
Lafayette
I. G. Bill
Richmond
Munoz & Neuner
Indiana Wheelmen Vote by Mail in State Ballot
The Indiana division of the League of American Wheelmen held a mail ballot with 111 of 560 members voting. Thomas Kng of Indianapolis was chosen chief counsel, WY. Jirgh of South Bend as vice counsel, and E. Va 2 ype of Indianapolis as secretary, with W. C. Paine, A. H. Hanna, L. J. Keck and Harry Pontions named as representatives to the December state board meeting in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
State Board
W. C. Paine
A. H. Hanna
L. J. Keck
Harry Pontions
Fort Wayne
Gas Explosion Damages Suits In Indianapolis Case
About two years ago Mrs Kilbourne rented Luther D Watermans house on New York Street. A gas leak prompted a repair by the Indianapolis Gas Company. A plumber crawled under the house with a torch, an explosion occurred, and Mrs Kilbourne was injured. She won $2,000. George Adams, whose house was damaged nearby, sued Waterman for damages but Judge Bartholomew ruled Adams could not recover as Waterman had no control or fault in the explosion.
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Waterman
Bartholomew
Adams
Odd Fellows Meet in Indiana Lodge Sessions Crowd Hoosier Delegates
The 56th annual Odd Fellows convention opened in Indianapolis with 600 to 700 delegates present at the 1.0.C. F. lodge rooms at Washington and Pennsylvaniast. The grand master's address filled 60 pages as reading began, and committees were appointed, many repeating their prior lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand Minster
Typing and Cleaning at Smith's Dye Works
A concise notice notes a job or service at Smith's Dye Works located at 67 North Pennsylvania Street. No additional details provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania
Isaac Pusey in Cleveland cabinet talk sparks Indiana rumors
Widespread talk in Indiana centers on Isaac Pusey after his visit to Gray Gables and alleged promise of a cabinet post if Cleveland wins. Reportedly he pressed for influence with editors Shanklin and Morss being kept in check, while Indiana officials prepare to certify votes and issue commissions as state government handles election duties.
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Indiana
Isaac
Gray
Cleveland
Isaac Pusey
Gray Gables
Hoosier Statesman
East
Shanklin
Ohio River
Shanklin-Morss
Tn Indiana
Sentinel and Courier
Hoosierdam
Blue Bird Delia Lough In Slums Mission Pioneer
Delia Lough in once known as Blue Bird died at the Door of Hope mission on East Sixty First Street. A former feared drinker fighter and opium eater in Mulberry Bend she was rescued by New York city missionaries and became a highly productive city missionary converting over 100 people in a year. Her death followed rapid consumption and she is remembered by the slums as Blue Bird.
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New Yor
Delia Loughin
Hope” Mission
Blue Bird
Mulberry Bend
New York
Republicans Press Mandamus in Nebraska Legislature Contest
In Clay county Nebraska a writ of mandamus seeks to force election certificate issuance to Republican candidates after independents backed by Democrats. Knox county also faces a contest to unseat independents and seat Republicans, potentially tying the legislature on joint ballot. In Indiana, Dan Worth sues Baltimore and Ohio for 10050 after injuries from a Grand Army excursion train collision during Washington encampment.
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Omar
jSph
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Clay County
Knox County
Wanasu
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Dan Worth
Grand Army
Wrahington
Worth
Navy board probes cadet hazing allegations
Investigating Gazing Asxaroris Md Nov 16 The board of naval officers from the navy department is examining altered hazing among cadets in a formal inquiry.
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Asxaroris, Md
jSpi
Board of Naval Officers
Navy Department
Simpson Wins District With 1400 Vote Majority
Official returns from Jerry Simpson's district show a 1400 majority, down from a 7182 margin two years earlier. Local note: cancer cure claim attributed to Bufkin without operation appears in the report.
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Darry
TorrKa
Kas
Jerry Simpson
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