Tragedy and Love Shape Dr Elbert Marriage Tale
Dr J B Elbert and Miss Miranda Looper wed at A M E Bethel with Rev Morris Lewis officiating. The tale ties a Memphis race riot and a perilous escape to a wedding that drew Indianapolis’ leading colored families and a tense reception.
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Miranda Looper
A. M. E. Bethel Church
Morris Lewis
Indiana Medical School
Elbert
Memphis
Colored People’s
Meélee
Dr. Tilbert
Hy. Ledsard
Rahat
Albert
Moss
Cooper
Indianapolis
Indiana Ave
Miss Cooper
Wales Is Unwell and Wild Rowers Fly Around London Town
London reports stir in high society over the health of the prince of Wales. A Leeds Daily News London correspondent notes efforts to curb gossip, while stressing that an authoritative statement is urgently needed to calm a country already wary after prior similar cases.
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London
Lonxnox
Prince of Wales
Leeds Daily News
That Kracy Deavon Case Comes Up Again in All Its Loathsome Na
Paris November 17 The appeal of Mrs Veavon the alleged adulteress from the decision of the tribunal of Seina to grant a divorce came up in the chamber of the court of appeals Wednesday The defense urged tracing the couple s eldest child to a convent claiming violent temper and vengeance on the wife The opposing counsel argued the wife s prolonged affair with Abeille and that custody of the child should not rest with Deacon No decision was issued.
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Veavon
Adulterass
Tribunal of
Seina
Court of Appeals
Clanet
Mr. Deacon
M. Abeille
Mra
Con
Abeille
Robbery plot foiled at Potter Palmer ball in Chicago
Circaco Illinois November 7 a plan to steal Mrs Potter Palmers famed 40000 necklace at the Auditorium dedication ball was foiled by Chicago police. Three European con men led by Lord Clendenning and including Flash Fred Bertie Martin and an ex army officer were identified. The conspirators, who had traveled for the Columbus celebration in New York, were watched and withdrew without incident.
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Mra
Potter Falmer
Ber Jowels
Circaco
Ross
New York
Potter Palmer
Europe
Palmer
Chicago
Lord Clendenning
Flash Fred
Bertie Martin
England
Columbus
Rebners
Move in Mallard Kchkiing Case in New Orleans
New Orleans November 17. In the U S circuit court another move occurred in the suit filed by families of Italians killed in the 1801 incident. A preliminary technical fight by the plaintiff against the city and mob leaders was argued. Plaintiffs allege they will share half of the recovered sum with $200,000 claimed.
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New Orleans
U.S
Peguno
Tye Hayue
Divorce Suit Alleges Wife Bought Expensive Dolls
A queer divorce case before Judge Duncan details Michael Moon, yeast factory proprietor, seeking legal separation from his wife on cruelty and extravagance. He claims she purchased three very expensive dolls for personal amusement and that they had no children. The case remains on trial.
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Mer Lord
Coutanis
Duncan
Michael Moon
Amon
Anceser Scandal Ticket Disappearances Plague World’s Fair
Auditor W K Ackerman resigns over alleged loss of thousands of tickets to the World’s Fair. He cites lack of control at gates and declines to risk his reputation by staying in office.
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Orreaco
W. K. Ackerman
President Harrison Eyes Party Organization For 4 Years
Reported by Heath, Harrison plans a permanent Republican structure and steady methods for the next four years. Carter sees future party work, not past losses, and declines a new appointment. Discussions touch on cabinet chances, a people’s party trend, and regional names like Francis and Weed as potential officials. New York cabinet bids and California’s senator selection are noted.
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Harrison
Heath
Carter
Montana
American Duchess to Use Woodstock House as Dower Home
Under a treaty between the young Duke of Marlborough and the late duke’s widow formerly Mrs. Hammersaly of New York, the widow gains use of the large old Woodstock house as a dower home. The duchess will live near villagers and may spend part of the year in America.
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Duke of Marlborough
Hammersaly
New York
Woodstock
America
Com ers and Garano Forss: Grain Buyer Arrested in California
N J Com ers, a grain buyer who vanished two weeks ago after taking farmers’ wheat proceeds, has been arrested in San Bernardino, California. He neglected his family and disappeared with money from several thousand bushels of wheat. authorities recovered part of the funds.
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Comers
Garano
Johnson files contest on election results in county
Ind Nov 17 report states J A Johnson a Democrat and late candidate for representative filed papers contesting the election of R Davis a Republican. Johnson claims illegal voting and cites county results with Davis carrying the county by a margin of nine to one. Other candidates are mentioned with similar disputes.
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Radad
Liuaxon
Ind
Tider J. Aohnson
Davis
Odd Fellows in Nassian Elect Officers at Meeting
At the Nassian grand lodge session on Wednesday afternoon a discussion on grievances produced no action. Wednesday night the Odd Fellows mutual aid association elected officers: President J. F. Wallick, Vice President J. B. Kini, Secretary Benjamin Franklin, Treasurer Theodore Hlaughey, Staining Physician Dr. W. J. Jet. The association is an insurance organization with about 2000 members in the state.
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Odd-fellows
Nassian
Grand Lodge
Odd-fellows, Mutual Aids Association
J. FE. Wallick
Kini
Benjamin Franklin
Theodore Hlaughey
E. Staining
W. J. Jet
Smallpox Spreads Through Puget Sound Country
Smallpox prevails across Puget Sound country with 18 cases traced to a railroad camp along the Great Northern line. The outbreak began there and spread to nearby areas. Justice Stephen J. Field of the U.S. Supreme Court is reported to retire before Blakiston's term ends, with Senator Dolph as a potential successor.
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Statrin
Puset Sound
Great Northern Line
Field Jas Democraft
Portland
Ore
Spl
Stephen J. Field
United States Supreme Court
Blarkson
Dolph
New York Gov Flower Seeks Resignations of Civil Service Commissioners
New York Gov Flower reportedly requests the resignations of civil service commissioners Alex C Eustace W A Poste and John A Sleicher appointed by Gov Hill. Democrats accused of treachery Sleicher charged with offensive partisanship. Each commissioner earns 2000 dollars annually plus expenses.
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Annany
N. Y
Chicago
College Burned at Shenandoah Normal College
A Shenandoah normal college, built two years ago, was burned Wednesday night in Basic Virginia. The fire caused estimated losses of about $10,000. Repairs and new rockers at William L. Bier are noted.
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Basic
Shenandoah Normal College
New Orleans Captain Morgan Granted Divorce Deserts Wife
New Orleans November 17 reporting Capt. Frank B. S. Morgan of the city was granted a divorce Wednesday from Elizabeth Morgan, daughter of novelist Amelie Barr, on grounds of desertion.
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New Orleans
Frank B.S. Morgan
Elizabeth
Amelie Barr
Weather in Indianapolis Sees Rain Then Clearing Wind Down
For Indianapolis and vicinity the forecast calls for rain and then clearing weather late Thursday afternoon or evening with much cooler temperatures by Friday morning. Strong winds are not indicated, and conditions are expected to improve heading into the weekend.
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Indianapolis
Evenine Gouch
The Rush Line and the Labor Question
A political column argues Republicans misjudged the labor vote after defeats. It blames leadership for blunders and questions hits on key figures, noting Henry George urged working people to vote, and reflects on Carnegie and Homestead era shifts. The piece previews future comments on regaining labor support.
Policeman injured in marine assault at Portsmouth Navy yard
Policeman Elennessy was attacked Wednesday night by four United States Marines during an arrest. His nose was broken and he sustained serious head injuries and was taken home unconscious in critical condition. Two Marines were arrested.
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Portrsmouth
N.eh
Navy
Elennessy
United States
Paralysis Strikes Husband and Wife in Georgia
AgvLanta Ga Nov 17 The wife of Senator Colquits was stricken with paralysis in this city Tuesday night and is in a critical condition. Her husband has not yet recovered from a paralytic stroke that occurred last July.
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AgvLanta
Colquits
Homestead Strikers and O'Donnell Allegations Surface
A troubled account details Hugh O'Donnell from the Homestead advisory board being traced in New York. He allegedly tried to push a surrender with the Carnaries while dictating a telegram to Carnegie via TEL holland. The Republican National Committee reportedly backed his bid, but he failed to deliver and was removed from the board.
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Pieristine
Hugh O’donnell
Homestead Advisory Board
New York
Carnelses
O’donnall
Gijon
Phoiland
Onice
Tribume
Cne
TEL Holland
Onnell
Andyaw
Arnesiz
Chey
Donnell
Eyarwathy
National Committee
Politician clash over press liberty and monarchy sparks debate
In ENG chamber of deputies the bill on in MOSBY mode drew strong lines with Prime Minister Toubet and Count Ue Douvne opposing and suggesting monarchy is an impractical tissue of errands. AM Deghanel defended the bill's aim to restrict only time and not public opinion. Thursday also saw the grand lodge of Odd Fellows meeting in session at 10 with officers elected including Geo. Ford, W. H. Talbott, and M. A. Chipman, as Ford resigned the grand master post prompting debate.
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Minor
Baker
Harrison
Cigekeons
Aylvania
Lowseu Pyar
ENG
Chamber of Deputies
Mgitin
Sere
Sasingw
Albert Demunany
Toubet
Mone
Ue Douvne
Maillefene
AM. Deghanel
Shea Lewig
Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows
Geo. Ford
South Bend
W. H H. Talbott
Orleans
M. A. Chipman
Anderson
Ford
The
Odd Fellows
Conference Rumors Circulate Around Iron Hall Matter
In Denison on Wednesday, Accountant Walker and Supreme Justice Towne met by chance near the iron hall. Prosecutor Moltz Iran Me and Commander Weiss Co. official Feibleman debated whether a conference was held to discuss future iron hall actions, though none admitted organizing such a meeting.
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Iron Hail
Supreme Justice Towne
L Moltziran
Denison
Tiolizmuanu
Towne
Harvard astronomers spot suspected Biela comet in New England sighting
Sightings from Naw Uolmet Massachusetts report Harvard astronomers using powerful telescopes observing a new heavenly object they believe to be the famed Biela comet. Discrepancies in dates are noted with multiple confirmations by Bernard of Lik Observatory and Geberich of Skiel Observatory within early November.
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Caaniuman
Mass
Harvard
Rot
Tolmes
Bernard
Liek Observatory
Geberich
Skiel
Supreme Court hears long apportionment argument
The Indiana supreme court heard two hours of oral argument on the notorious apportionment cage with Senator Turpie and Justice candidates presenting. Mellett Niblack and Forkner Elam acted for appellants while Green Smith represented the people. the session ended before adjournment due to Judge McBride’s illness and will resume Friday morning.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Berihh
Mellett
Dudge Niblack
Handler
Forkner
Inter & Elam
A.W. Wishard
Green Smith
Indiana
Udee Nilback
Purple c
Spedi
Jie
United States Senate
Newark
Nevada
Alne
Sunpos
Vane Harty
Surat
Peat Nower
Slarion County
Senate
McBride
Woman fires at intended target in courtroom melee
In a Delaware Street incident Mrs Marsh drew a revolver during a confrontation with Marsh and McCoy after a court hearing over custody. The bullet hit Barney McCoy in the left leg. Marsh escaped injury. Constable Sorters seized the weapon and Mrs Marsh was jailed, later bound for further legal action.
Beil Sema to Shelbyville Trial of Protectud
In Shelby on Friday, Gabe Hawkins and his group reportedly sent a messenger to Judge Hackney stating Hawkins will appear for trial on an assault charge. He claims no intent to resist law or officers but seeks protection from a potential mob if arrested.
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Beil Sema
Shelbyville
Shelby
Gabe Hawkins
Hackney
Train Wreck Near Antoona Claims Engineer and Brakeman
A wreck occurred Wednesday night west of Antoona, Pennsylvania. An engineer named fheigan and a brakeman were seriously injured, likely fatally, in the incident.
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Antoona
Here
Fheigan
Bayliner Gend Willis Taylor Dies After Fall at Belt Glock
Willis Taylor, a waiter at the Belt Glock, sustained injuries from a stairs fall and succumbed to them at City hospital on Thursday. He was known as a Bayliner Gend and linked to the Belt Glock dining staff.
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Bayliner
Willis Taylor
City Hospital
Thurs
Multiple Local Legal and Crime Notices From Brightwood and Indianapolis
A historical brief details judgments and court actions in Brightwood and Indianapolis. It notes Franklin buggy company judgment against Hugh Dickson, Justice Daniels pursuing Terman Pabaelis for assault, a jail for nonpayment, and police handling of paper theft cases. It reports a divorce grant to Louis Winners, a $225,000 damages claim against Indianapolis by Stella Scanlan for railroad injury, Robt. Chism charged with taking a pension, and a series of various names and local illness notices with sparse context.
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Franklin Buggy
Hugh Dickson
Judee
Daniels
Terman
Stella Scanlan
Indianapolis
Scanlan
Asist
Lincoln
Chism
U.S
Mary Clark
Ene Chism
Samuel
Martha Spieyack
Thomas
Jennie Donahue
John
Wells
James
Melvina Oliver
Frank
Grace Lentz
William
Mrs. Dry
Kirkpatrick
Abopans
Nellie Wilson
Fremont Prey
New Jose
Ayda Given
Lynn-st
Mary McAllen
Sallie Buthridge
Mulberry-st
Harvey Phinnies
Alar Wiagh Seenie
Joba Q
Galinuher
Cora W
Self
Man Convicted After Apparent Assault on Dr Meg Hays
William Cocheral faced criminal court on charges of assaulting Dr Meg Hays who was summoned by his wife to treat an ill patient in the early hours. Hays fought back as Cocheral strangled her, a bystander interrupted, and she later recovered. Cocheral admitted guilt. judge sentenced him to 14 years in state prison and a fine.
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William Cocherel
Meg Hays
Miss Hays
First and
Tennessee-sts
Cocheral
Miss Ears
Siggs
Kes Hays
Cocherals
Idfays
Pudge Cox
Wien
Sherhit
Explosion at Arkansas political meeting destroys school
In Blount Mountainview Arkansas on Tuesday night a cannon powder explosion at a district school house event killed a son and daughter of Silas Graham and Berry Sherod, a prominent county figure, fatally injured another man and injured 15 others as Democrats celebrated an election.
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Arkansas
Payei Tessi Lin
Ark
Novy
Blountainview
Silas Graham
Berry Sherod
Unknown parties vandalize Wilbur soldiers' graves in cemetery
In Marrosvinta Indiana on Tuesday night unknown individuals visited the Wilbur cemetery and painted two redecroesses on the tombstones of nine Union soldiers buried there. Local authorities investigated the vandalism and urged residents to assist in identifying the culprits.
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Marrosvinta
Ind
Wilbur
Amusements listings for the coming week in Pes Es BES
Sol Smith Russell stars in Peaceful Valley a tale of a gawky rural youth secretly ambitious and in love. Rosina Vokes with her company begins Monday at the Grand presenting Crocodile Tears My Lord in Livery and The Paper Chase. Jester and Williams stage Sle and Jack at the Park next week. Hyde's comedians and Miss Helena Nora at the Empire. Ger Swinsterl will appear at Sin a for a two night stand. Cancer Specialist Ellg NYC cor Ohio Indiana polA.
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Rosina Vokes
Grrand
Hves
My Lord
Jester & Williams’ Company
Sle
Jack
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