Telepathic interview mocks Rome envoy Van Alen
Sun reporter probes Van Alen in Rome with telepathic interview questions about Caesar Brutus and Nero. Banter covers Italy debt, ministerial history, and Rome’s ancient sites as a reporter notes the minister’s witty refusals and diplomatic caution. Robbery follows: harness dealer M F Campbell shot and robbed of 175 dollars in Lannep Kansas.
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Stead
Review of Reviews
Chicago
Lady Brooke
Miles
Hhe
Sun
Rome van Alen
van Alen
Julius Cxsar
Rome
Caesar
Cesar
Greece
Jerusalem
Brutus
Csar
Lannep
Kas
M. F. Campbell
Habeas corpus action seeks release of boy from asylum
City Live reports Julian Miller began habeas corpus proceedings Wednesday to secure release of her son eight from an insane asylum. Extradi tion papers were issued Thursday for Frank West to return to Union county Ohio on burglary and grand larceny charges. A painter EF A Cobey nearly lost a leg Wednesday in a factory on Liddlest City ambulance took him home. A federal suit John Pulliam vs L E W road over personal injuries proceeded Wednesday with judges Bartholowew and Baker exchanging barbed remarks. An attempted safe robbery at James Cruse real estate office on Market Street occurred Wednesday night. Roby club incorporation papers were rejected and the secretary of state expected mandamus action to force charter issue. Birth and death notices list multiple families and names with ages and causes of death including pneumonia and typhoid fever. Marriages recorded include William Moore to Addie L Jordan and Oscar E Reiman to Hattle Rudorff among others.
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Julian Miller
A. McGowan
Union County
Ohio
Frank West
EF. A. Cobey
Pine and Morth-ste
John Pulliam
Bartholowew
Baker
James 9. Cruse
I Market St
New Roby Club
Secretary of State
Birtus
Herman
Lena Bianke
Park
May Haldeman
William
Emma Wilkins
Mrs. Hoburn
Harry
Clara Wolf
Fred
Mrs. Schrieber
Will Sanders
Clara Zeion
Christian Wands
Sibyl Tecoma
Flora Kealing
Albert Abernatling
Maggie Olivar
Robert Taylor
Alice Gibbs
Herman F. Engelking
Bridget King
Ezra. B. Woodruff
Ella Hesgon
Boechams Pills Promise Relief for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Boechams Pills cure indigestion and constipation offering quick relief. The copy emphasizes stomach comfort and regularity and urges readers to try the remedy for digestive upset.
Recorder Carson Dies After Paralysis and War Service
Peter Carson, county recorder of Marion County, died at his home after a series of brain illness and paralytic episodes. Born in Ireland in 1847, he came to the United States as a youth, served in the Civil War, later worked for Kingan & Co. and Terre Haute Brewing, and was elected county recorder in 1890. His death triggers a vacancy and a flurry of candidate activity as officials scramble to manage records and indexing backlogs.
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Peter Carson
Marion County
Tennessee-at
Court House
Farmer
Carson
Kentucky
Young Carson
Devica
Indianapolis
Kingan & Co
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Lexington
Bals
L. E. Tarleton
Slunter
Stout
Johnsons scheme alleged confession in John Young murder case
Michigan City report claims Clarence Johnson serving five years for horse stealing confessed to killing John Young. Officials doubt the tale and Deputy Prosecutor Cox says the confession is false without evidence. Johnson, a noted jailbreaker, may seek transfer to testify before a grand jury to aid an escape bid.
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Michigan City
Clarence Johnson
North
John Young
Cox Asid
Johnson
Eamett
Heo
Ecrims
West Side Character Dave Stewart Attempts Morphine Suicide
Dave Stewart, a well known west side figure, visited Worley’s saloon and attempted suicide by taking morphine after a dispute over drink. Barkeeper Harry Barbey refused liquor and Stewart drank water laced with morphine. He collapsed but was revived by Dr. Terrell after several hours. He sought more alcohol the next morning but was again refused.
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Dave Stewart
West Side
W. Washington-s
Worley
Harry Barbey
Stewart
Terrell
War Damage and Suffering Near Nictheroy Amid Bombardment
A Rio dispatch dated November 10 reports the Mucangne batteries aided by the fleet bombarding Nictheroy suburbs. Families beg for remains of soldiers’ food while patriotic battalions share meals. Destruction covers woods, fields, and streets. ships shell from the bay, and the Aquidaban stays distant.
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Melio
New York
Rio
Mucangne
Nictheroy
Aquidaban
A P R P A Organizes in Northern Indiana
Agents of the American Protective Association announce sweeping outreach with lodges in every city facing spring elections. The plan aims to present the group as a political factor and push an aggressive campaign promoting its principles. A woman was seriously injured after being struck by an electric car at Washington and Concordia streets.
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the &A. Prp. A
Lavornt
Ind
American Protective Association
Indiana
Washington
Concordia
Grand Opera and Comedic Attractions At Local Theaters
Robert Mantell stars in Monbyrs at the Grand while Sam Jack’s creoles and Irish comedian Thomas Murray perform at English's and the Park. Katherine Kerrigan joins Mantell’s company. Felix Morris opens at the Grand with new plays and The Old Musician. Carleton Opera Company sings Nanon and Chimes of Normandy next week at English's with Mikado and Bohemian Girl opening Monday.
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Robert Mantell
Monbyrs
the Park
Katherine Kerrigan
New Albany, Ind
Wren
Felix Morris
the Grand
Carleton Opera Company
Prisoner from Abroad Claims Card Co. Material Theft
Chas Poole, once a National Card Co. employee in this city, is jailed in Marion County after being traced from London. He allegedly took $300 worth of inks and cards, fled to England, and was arrested there before traveling to New York and then to the local jail. Poole denies the charges, says he manufactured cards in London, and claims persecution. he mourns a disrupted engagement with Miss Andrews of London.
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Chas
Poole
America
Europe
Marion County
Prio
National Card Works
Hingland
London
Inspector Jarvis
Scotland Yard
White Chapel
Atlantic
Teutonic
New York
Jaffer Collins
Emmontt
Solomon
Miss Russell
Infanticide at Lake Street Den Reported in Cleveland
Hattie Smith, keeper of a Lake street den, was arrested for murder in a case involving a newborn girl. Kittie Harris arrived Nov 1, the infant died after being placed in warm water then cold water, and the body was buried in a yard. Hattie Smith and two others are charged as accomplices.
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Cleveland
Hattie Smith
Lake St
Kittie Harris
Bertha Cray
Kittia Harris
Fannie Perkins
Police fund aid for unemployed urged at roll call
The police discussed forming a fund at Wednesday's roll call to aid the unemployed, urged by Turnkey Al Taife. Officers noted many on their beats face hard winter hardship, though few real cases of need yet identified.
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Turnkey al
Taife
LaPorte
Hig
Unsigned warrants threaten city finances and duty
The article reports unsigned warrants from 50 cents to 2400 dollars left by former controller Woollen and unapproved sums totaling between 7000 and 8000 dollars. Controller Truster refuses to sign them, fearing implied debts, while ex deputy Tarkington also declined. Schrader demands back pay of 37.50 for a signed, later scrubbed warrant.
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Truster Pirmly
Woollen
Truster
Schrader
Controller Truster
Tom Taggart
Mr. Trusler
Capt. Tarkington
Mr. Woollen
Crawford on Top Again and the Indiana Midland Battle
Leonard Wild, the new receiver of the Chicago and Southeastern railway, seized the Anderson offices and ousted president Harry Crawford and aides. Crawford later appeared with a writ of supersedeas from the supreme court and regained control. The Indiana Midland has faced repeated ownership disputes with receivership in recent years.
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Leonard Wild
Chicago & Southeastern Railway
Anderson
Harry Crawford
Crawford
Supreme Court
Indiana Midland
Eupreme
Jenkins
Can ton sheriff shields lynching of murderer Davidson
Sheriff Krider with Company K of the Eighth O N G protected Davidson the murderer of Birdle Baugh from a mob of about eighty at the Denton depot. Davidson cut his throat and was believed dead but recovered. Prisoner kept in jail to avoid a lynching. He was taken to safety and expected to speedily recover from his wounds.
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Aurtanen
Krider
Canton
Eighth Regiment
Davidson
Birdle Baugh
Buty
Denton
Flower Mission Festival Dinner Boosts Show Attendance
The Flower Mission Festival thrives with dinners boosting proceeds beyond expectations. Managers offer dinner ticket buyers free admission to the show. Thursday features the children's dance and a Pagoda Wang solo series, drawing crowds to the booths.
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Wang
Haughville residents press for rapid transit at bridge
Persistent Haughville residents visit the county commissioners to urge granting the Citizens' street railway petition for the Michigan street bridge crossing. Commissioners already refused the request but pledged to reconvene, as the group plans a follow up.
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Haughville
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Michigan St
Horse Poisoning Report Alarmed Indiana Farmer
Washington Indiana, Nov 16. Farmer Alix Rutherford found his stallion dead in the barn and a brood mare also dead the next day. Authorities suspect poisoning by an enemy.
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Washineaton
Ind
Alix Rutherford
Freight wreck leaves brakeman dead near Vincennes
A B and O railroad freight wreck east of Vincennes Indiana killed 17 year old brakeman Neil. The crash occurred Wednesday morning with cars piled atop the victim at the scene.
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Vincennes
Ind
Pxseeman
Neil
Patronize Union Co-Operative Laundry
Local slogan touts Union Co-Operative Laundry as a quality one of the finest service. The ad emphasizes reliable work and trusted care for garments in the district.
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Union Co-Operative Laundry
Governor Fears Insane Crank in Logansport Asylum Confinement
Hiram Collins a demented man from White County sent threatening letters to Governor Matthews demanding relief. After scrutiny by officials and a failed initial admission request, Collins was finally placed in the Logansport insane hospital amid concerns of potential violence including prior threats to President Cleveland and an attempted purchase of a revolver.
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Carter Harrison
Matthews
Hiram Collins
White County
Logansport
Collins
Esyasain
King
Jones Breakey
Rodgers
Cleveland
Love at First Sight Ends in Quick Marriage
Ben Edwards of the winty city meets Gertrude G Ormsby in Illinois street. After brief courtship they marry at Rev Wm Hendrickson s residence and depart for Louisville for their honeymoon residing at a Delaware street boarding house for two days.
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Ben Edwards
Winty City
Illinois-st
Gertrude G. Ormsby
Louisville
Spencer House
Cupid
Disnois St
A M. Delaware
Emperr William Opens Heighstag in Military Push
Bertin Nov. 16 Emperor William opened the Heighstag in person in a brilliant military uniform. He praised cooperation to raise funds for the army’s increased expense and called for unity with federated governments. He expressed hope for lasting peace with God’s aid and pledged continued friendship with allied powers.
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Bertin
Emperr William
Enid
Germany
Persistent Burglar Strikes Schrader Store Again
A thief entered the rear of C. Schrader’s store at 74 Sh. Washington St. on a Wednesday night, forced the safe, and escaped with cash and coins. Detectives suspect the same culprit as in a prior six month robbery, noting the conspicuous street‑facing safe and lack of witnesses.
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C. Schrader
Washington St
Harry
Ir. Schrader
Warden Reports on Bud Stone Mindset After Wratten Murder
Warden Patten of the southern prison told the governor Bud Stone seems content and hopeful for heaven after the Wratten family murder attempt. The killer’s motive centered on the money he sought in the crime, with no apparent mental distress noted. A separate note from Vincennes reports Henry J Thompson known as Barney Thompson cut his throat over gambling losses at Sar r s hotel, leaving letters for his son and the coroner.
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Patten
Bud Stone
Wrattens
Wratten
Vincennes
Ind
Plans Formed to Hire 1000 for Street Railway Work
Commercial Club committees report urging an organized effort to create temporary city employment. A new headquarters, registration of needy workers, and contracts to place 1000 men with the Citizens street railway project are planned. Donations of flour, shoes, and other aid pour in as relief efforts proceed.
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Commercial Club
Board of Directors
Fortune
Seatia
Avais
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
H. & McKee
Hacker
Carpenter’s Hall
Meridian St.muraday
Metzger
Fouts & Fitzhugh
Infernal Machine Shocks General Mathelin’s House and School
A partially successful attempt to blow up Gen. Mathelin’s residence in Harseilles caused a massive explosion. The blast breached walls, hurled debris into a nearby ladies’ boarding school, leaving inmates panicked while orderlies were injured but alive. Police recovered a torn explosive can and an unexploded bomb. Italian conspirators are suspected.
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Harseilles
Mathelin
Fifteenth Army Corps
Ted
Hedges Acquitted in Self Defense Murder Trial
In Lebanon Indiana Ambrose D Hedges was found not guilty of murder after a case detailing a quarrel near Indianapolis last summer. The jury ruled Gaddis provoked the fight and Hedges acted in self defense. The report also notes a police court sketch and assorted local notes.
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Gaddis
Lebanon
Ind
Ambrose D. Hedges
Indianapolis
Daniel Gaddis
Hedges
Little Bob Jones
Sgea 11
Gobby
Bobby
Charlies Ritter
Kansas City
New York
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