Colorado election sparks fears of armed conflict
Denver reports a fierce governorship dispute with Gov. Peabody claiming a majority after a near full canvass while Alva Adams asserts fair election. Militia and Western Federation of Miners vow to defend Adams, while Peabody backers mobilize. Senators Teller and lawyers sue to block court interference as canvass pauses.
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MTRAE
Denver
Peabody
Fuir
Alves Adams
Adams
Independence Depot
Western Federation of Miners
T Fo
Gov
Arrest Drama After Wife's Drunken Charge
Frank Collins caused a scene in the matron's office after Marié Collins was arrested by Patrolmen Shea and Ash for drunkenness. In court she was fined and jailed, then Collins shouted threats at the arresting officer and charged the policeman with cowardice.
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Hai
Frank Collins
Shea and
Ash
Marié Collins
Colling
Inquiry Clarifies Not on Trial for Jury Award Dispute
General Carnahan of the Uniform Rank K of B states he has not been tried. An inquiry, requested by him, has concluded but findings release awaits the Supreme Chancellor. The court included Gen. Lyon, Gen. Lisle, and Gen. Satterwhite. Charles B. Landis announces candidacy for Senate in Helpict.
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Loulaville
J. HR. CarnAhan
3. H., Lyon
Kansas
D. Lisle
Winconsin
T. P. Satterwhite
Kentucky
Wife frees herself after hat pin defense
Lena Churchill said she used a hat pin in self defense when her husband John Churchill, a factory worker, refused to give her wages for running the home. In police court Wednesday morning the couple’s dispute led to his arrest but she was discharged. The judge warned her to stay away to avoid more harm.
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John Churchill
Lena Churchill
Three Die as Train Crosses Brightwood Avenue
A grade crossing accident on Brightwood Avenue left G. Pattison aged 83 dead and Victor LeVare and David Brown injured. A horse ran amok after the crash as debris struck LeVare and Brown’s head wound was severe. Pattison was thrown into a utility pole and died from multiple fractures. The incident also involved a runaway horse at Bratton and Massachusetts avenues.
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Myron G. Pattison
Croas- In
Pattison
Iimesa
Victor LeVare
Brightwood-ave
Bratton St
Massachusetts-ave
David Brown
B. A. Brown
Bright
Russia Loses Another Boat At Port Arthur
Scripps news report says a Russian destroyer entered Port Arthur harbor during a storm and sought refuge. Gen Stoessel is wounded but remains in command, vowing not to surrender while troops defend the fortress amid dwindling rations and low morale.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Scripps-M'Rae Carlegram
Jae Foo
State Treasurer Hopeful Mapshan Faces Municipal Rivalry
Joyce Mapshan of Orleans declared herself on the statewide contest. George Leiger of Evansville was fined 25 dollars and costs plus 20 days in the workhouse after a charge of assault and battery and impersonating an officer.
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Joyce Mapshan
Orleans
Dianapolis
Tel
Monyhan
Way
Beveridge
Hemenwas
New
Jeversbouy
Leiger
George Leiger
Evansville
Saloonkeepers Fined in Police Court After Election Day
Six saloonkeepers appeared in police court on Wednesday morning for alleged violations around a Sunday pi song and election day. Three were fined $10 plus costs. their bartenders arrested previously also faced penalties. Names like Gabril Shirky, John Zetver, and Frank [vory appear as proprietors.
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Eukeepers
Abawer Tha Pi Song Sioner
Costa i
Wroteine
Anderon
Winskey
Livy
Gabril Shirky
John Zetver
Frank
Satea Propritars
Father’s death shocks son after Vandalia train tolls life
Adams of Mont Viseu Indianapolis learns his father William F. Adams, Civil War veteran, was killed Aug 3 by a Vandalia train at the Kentucky avenue crossing. Coronor's inquest is incomplete. The son, living in Indianapolis, only recently discovered the death and burial in Lanville Indiana, with relatives not notified. Coroners Braylon and Tuttwiler plan a further inquiry into possible negligence.
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Lew Walkes Bourves
Adams
Kentucky-ave Crossing
Baly
Lanville Ind
Danville
Mts
Brownsburg
Win
Indianapolis
Braylon
Tuttwiler
Ave
Deserter Quinten Tappan Arrested in Coast Patrol
Quinten Tappan of Gas City Indiana surrendered after a month of roaming from Avalon Catalina Islands while deserting from the U S navy. He told an unusual story. He will be sent back to naval authorities once his identity is confirmed.
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Avalon
Catalina Inlands
Pacific Ocean
United States Navy
Quinten Tappan
Ind
Tragedy in Court Involving Col Harry Smith Room
In Chicago a tragedy erupted in the court room of Police Justice Donahue. Harry Smith was killed by a man who then committed suicide, amid a court scene that saw a deputy and witnesses in attendance. The case draws political fallout as party figures debate appointment of a postmaster in Indianapolis following the incident and amid national political shift.
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Chicago
Ewandhs
Sansburn
Auieide
Justice Donahue
Peinelyrale
Sanus
Pune
Yaeck
Bee
Orhan
Miss Souburn
Harry Ro Simith
al. Smith
Marlen
Sirmue Petit Ee
Phinc
Hndiwapelis
Thre
Smith
Indianapolis
Fairtanks
Fairbangs
aMnion County
Overstret
Beveridge
Werner Chosen City Building Inspector Over Paine
E F Werner was appointed building inspector by the safety board despite not having the highest grade in the competition. Lew H Gibson protested, saying Werner had the lowest score among applicants in knowledge technical building and arithmetic. Gibson preferred Alfred A Paine, a personal friend, who had the top grade. the board chose Werner due to longer Indianapolis residency. Werner’s grade was 62.3 percent and Paine’s and Paine’s grade was 78 percent.
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Werner
Safety Board
Lews H. Gibson
Gibson
Alfred A. Paine
Paine
Indianapolis
Nan Patterson in court room shows calm defiance in murder trial
Nan Patterson sits in court confidently facing trial for the murder of book maker Frank Young. Crowds surge outside as 46 patrolmen guard the proceedings while prosecutors outline the cab shooting near the pier with Young dying from a left chest wound. Patterson, known for her stage career in Florodora, is defended by Levy Unger and Daniel y as the state builds its case through witness testimony and pawn shop evidence linking a revolver found in Young’s pocket to a prior sale, with Patterson’s Washington home noted in press coverage.
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New York
Palatt
Nan Partersin
Nan Berdeipa
Frank “Varvar’ Young
W. Broady Way
Inepcetor
Ftus
Onte
Jasuer Vernon
Mir Patterton
Henry White
Miss Patterson
Frank T. Young
Caesar
Nan Patterson
Cone
Young
Saf
Mies Patterson
Mixa Patterson
H. Stern
Abe
Rlagan
Washington
Pacific Coast
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