People's Party Committee Leads Secret Unity Push
Ignatius Donnelly arrives as the People's Party executive committee gathers in room 84 at the English hotel to discuss unification with the alliance and F. M. B. A. amid secretive talks and claims of imminent federation. The session includes pledges to build organization and balance political power, with some opposition accusing joint committees of overreach.
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People’s Party
Ignatius Donnelly
Denison House
Tanbeneck
Donnelly
Democratic Party
Heaven
Hell
Cincinnati
Alliance
Taubeneck
Balsch
National Union Company
Reform Press
Denison Hotel
Tae Sun
Limeburner
Topeka Advocate
The
Brown
Boston
Eis
Itees
Washburne
Anti-Sub-Treasury Committee
B Sub-Treasury
F. Mi. B. A. and
Criminal Court Room
Polk
Washburn
Stillwell
Joint Committee
Hata
Smuggling Rampant as Canada Undercuts US Laws
A. K. Tangle reports to the Treasury Secretary that smugglers use Canada as a base along a 1100 mile frontier. With only about 20 preventive officers, enforcement is ineffective on both the northern and Mexican borders. Opium smuggling rises as railways expand through the west, and Chinese exclusion acts are undermined by Canadian head tax loopholes and certificates enabling reentry.
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Canada
Uncle Law
Washington
A. K. Tangle
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Dominion of Canada
Lake of the Woods
Pacific Ocean
United States
Mexico
Manitoba
Northwest Territory
British Columbia
Congress
China
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Vancouver
City Life and Daily Happenings in Early City Scene
Reports from city life include a new Perkins baby, a Washington street candy, a grand jury meeting next Monday, and turkeys at nine cents a pound. Police ball success touted, fire losses cited, and multiple minor incidents with injuries and arrests noted along with local real estate optimism and memorial hall debates.
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Edgar Perkins
Washington St
Federal Grand Jury
War or resignations aye. French monarchists seek alliance
Dispatches from London report Baron Lucerne offering recognition to any Rio Grande do Sul government if order returns. Junta counters disarmament only after Fonseca resigns and Congress steps down. Paris notes a Gaulois claim that France seeks a Russia alliance to restore territorial integrity and power, urging unity during De Giers' stay.
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Londox
Brazil
Baron Lucerne
Fonseca
Rio Grande Do Sul
National Congress
Paris
Weisbaden
M. de Giers
France
Gaulois
M.de Giers
Russia
William J Florence Dies in New York Hotel
Actor William J Florence dies at the Continental hotel in Philadelphia after a sudden decline. Reports say he slept his life away with no prior warning as Mrs Florence plans arrival from England. Detroit show postponed. Florence credited as founder of the Order of the Mystic Shrine and a Catholic and Knights of St Patrick member. Guardian of the Mails notes US post office inspectors meeting in Washington with attendees from major cities.
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Philadelphia
William J. Florence
Continental
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joseph Jefferson
Wm. Florence
Detroit
The
Knights of St. Patrick
Washington
Navy
United States Post Office
Col. Wheeler
J. E. Stuart
Chicago
W. W. Patterson
Denver
Frank 5. Bedell
Helena
G. C. Maynard
New Orleans
C. C. James
New York
W. P. Edgarton
Geo. A. Dice
St. Louis
Geo. H. Seybolt
San Francisco
John D. King
Barrett
Booth
John T. Raymond
Geo
Knight
Fritz
Emmett
Billy Florence
Florence
Wallack
Malvina Pray
Joseph Litell
Conlin
London
The Dazzler and Stage Sagas Across the Era
A theatrical column reflects on fallen stars like Barrett Booth Raymond Knight Emmett Florence and Haverly, notes Billy Florence’s career and marriage, recounts performances at English's and scenes from The old old story, and plugs Hoff's Hand Turn Shoes on Indiana Ave.
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Hoff
Indiana Ave
Gov Hovey Improves After Illness in Mexico City
Gov. Hovey's health improved after a bad night in Mexico City followed by oxygen treatment for sleep. He remained in his New Denison room with pneumonia and heart issues but showed better condition by Friday while physicians Hays, Vishard and Harry attended him.
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Mexico
Gov. Hovey
New Denison
City of
Dallas
Tex
Vicksburg
Povernor
Turiday
Dre. Hays
Yishard and
Harry
Baking powder ad sparks board of health inquiry
Dr. Cook shows a Chicago Tribune to officials claiming the Indianapolis board of health misrepresented findings on baking powders. City chemist Latz had prepared a report intended to be kept confidential, and the issue has become public amid the board’s scrutiny.
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Latz
Schafer and Slosson Dispute Over Chess Match Schedule
A dispute arose when Schafer refused Slosson a chance to withdraw from their match for a change of ship. Slosson had doubted playing, but the uproar in New York forced a relapse and he announced he would not play until after the holiday. Schafer then called the bluff and telegraphed consent to play in January.
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Schafer
Calis Slosson
Jdake Schafer
Slosson
Slossom
New York
State House Notes Brush Past Fair Site Dilemma
At the State House, references to Hartford City firms and a $10,000 capital appear amid a discussion on locating the new fair site by December 20. Plans mention a mill track, higher purses, and a shift of racing interests to Indianapolis, with lighter tones on Mexican officials and bullfight satire involving state officials and deputies.
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Hartford City Washing Machine Company
Capital
Spring- Eomerson Stationary Company
Lifayette
State Board of Agriculture
Fair Grounds
Tits Sun
Indianapolis
Terre Baute
Indiana
Mexico
Tim Griffin
Bagby
State House
Tyron King
John Keenan
Supreme Court
Bailey
Moon Inhabitants? A Night with Astronomer Jacobs
A discussion in Indianapolis with Kir C. P. Jacobs explores whether the moon is inhabited. He cites the moon’s near side with plains peaks and craters, no detected life, and notes experiments by Procter and Laurley with a bolometer. Photographic work by Rutherford maps lunar features.
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Kir. C. P. Jacobs
Indianapolis
Procter
Laurley
Allegheny City
Rutherford
New York City
Europe
Earth
Plans to land the Republican convention shift cities
In New York on November 20 Col A M Jones known as Long Jones of Chicago says Chicago will pay convention costs if held there and hints Minneapolis Cincinnati or Chicago may host with a compromise likely. Thirty five Minneapolis citizens led by Gov Merriam travel to Washington seeking the convention.
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New York
Col
A. M. Jones
Long Jones
Chicago
Inois Republican Committee
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Corcaco
Washington
Gev. Merriam
M C A Prospectus and Lectures Announced
The M C A will issue a pocket prospectus soon. Chicago speaker W C Thompson will lecture at 4 pm next Sunday. Leland T Powers lectures next Tuesday night in the chapel. This season's lecture course is very successful with a better program and higher receipts than last year.
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W. C. Thompson
Chicago
Leland T. Powers
Ladies' Home Journal for 1392 Subscriptions Office Note
An 1392 Ladies' Home Journal advertisement notes Alllaon at 66 N. Penn Street handles subscriptions. The notice promises saving time and expense by visiting him to subscribe.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Alllaon
N. Penn.st
Washington literateur earns nickname Baby McKee from president
A Washington literateur named Richard Oulahan is dubbed Baby McKee by the president who calls his real grandson by his own name. On a Rio Grande border appearance the crowd adopts the nickname, cheering while Russell Harrison publicly identifies Oulahan as Baby McKee.
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Washington
Richard Oulahan
Mr. Oulahan
Baby McKee
Mr. Dullahan
Rio Grande
Mra. McKee
Russell Harrison
Oulahan
McKee
Qiaban
Two Men Killed by Big Four Freight in City Tunnel
John O’Connell a 50 year old boiler washer at the Big Four shops died after being struck by a freight engine in the Prospect street tunnel while walking home from work. The accident occurred around 9 30 p m Thursday night. His death was instantaneous and his family faced abrupt loss. James Cunningham a 60 year old carpenter from Lebanon was also killed earlier Thursday afternoon when struck by a Big Four freight train at Acton.
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Biz FK
John’Connell
Big Four
Prospect St
Kregelo & Whitsett
O’connel
Les
James Cunningham
Acton
Lebanon
Corn Jump Sparks Rush as Bartlett Frazier Firm Buys Vast Contract
November corn at Chicago rose rapidly from 4 to 6 60c during Friday trading before 11 o clock as Bartlett Frazier and Co. secured a large contract for 1 000 000 bushels. With only 300 000 bushels offered those with contracts scrambled to cover and meet obligations.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Bartlett, Frazier & Co
San Francisco cruiser San Francieso returns from voyage
The San Francisco, flagship of the Pacific squadron, returned to Mare Island after a voyage begun April 5. Admiral George Brown downplayed Chilean revolution reports, commending Minister Egan and the Baltimore for service. He noted Americans are well regarded in Chile.
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San Francisco
Admiral Brown
United States
San Francieso
George Brown
Egan
Baltimore
Chili
Mare Island
Almy Is Guilty of Christie Warden Murder
Frank C. Almy was found guilty Thursday of murdering his sweetheart Christie Warden and was sentenced to hang in December. In Plymouth New Hampshire the verdict stood as the central item with a legal aftermath noted alongside brief remarks from local saw manufacturers about a potential price impact on laws.
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Christie Warden
Phymouth
N. H
Frank C. Almy
Chicago
SUN
H.C. Atkins
Atkin’s Law Works
Cily
Perkins
Indiana Weather Forecast for Friday and Weekend
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 10 am Friday show occasional light rains and nearly stationary temperatures with no strong shift. A separate dispatch notes a London sourced cable claiming Russia issued a prohibitory export decree.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Russia
New York
London
Papal Consistory Date Set and World News
The pope fixes December 14 for the next consistory. Reports cite Captain von Gravenreuth of the African expedition as killed. China faces pressure to treat visiting foreigners with greater regard. Russia appeals to Germany for aid, France withholds. MP Patencre to the United States will arrive soon, banquetted in Paris. Prince George ill with typhoid, complications feared. A gas explosion at a Derby Methodist event injures 20 and kills one. Emin Pasha reports at Usangoro near Albert Edward Nyanza after battles. A Dublin coroner finds Samuel G Cotton guilty of ill treatment of a boy at Caragh orphanage. Irish plot to end home rule exposed, with secret societies cited and murder forecast.
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Baron von Gravenreuth
China
Russia
Berlin
Germany
France
M. Patencre
United States
Paris
Prince George
England
Derby
East Africa
Emin Pasha
Usangoro
Albert Edward Nyanza
Dublin
Samuel G. Cotton
Brown
Caragh
Kildare
Ireland
Omaha Aims for Republican Convention Amid Banner of Hope
Omaha delegates led by Lt Gov Majors and Maj Bemis open headquarters to work for the next Republican convention. Cincinnati’s advance guard, headed by Mayor Mosby, will begin duty as ex Gov Foraker and Gov elect McKinney present Cincinnati claims. National committee members stay neutral, seeking convenience and broad accommodations over any candidate’s interests.
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Omaha
Majors
Maj. Bemis
Cincinnati
Mosby
Foraker
McKinney
National Committee
Tequila and Polque Spark Excitement in City Tour
Report notes a Gav Hovey party bringing 50 bottles of tequila from Mexico with about 5 000 tasters by Friday noon. The write up describes tequila as cactus juice, clear water, and highly warming with red peppers, sold at 10 cents a quart in Mexican cities. It also mentions polque, another cactus extract, milky colored and sour yeast flavored, with Mexico City consuming 75 2 gallons daily.
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Mexico
Gav. Hovey
Austrians Surrender all Claims to the Throne
At Hofburg Arch-Duchess Touiee of Tuscany and Prince Frederick Augustus of Saxony renounce their title and rights to the Austrian throne before marriage. The ceremony was attended by the Austrian court ministry and dignitaries. a state banquet followed with the health of the Saxon king and queen proposed. A performance of Lohengrin completed the day.
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Vienna
Hofburg
Touiee
Tuscany
Frederick Augustus
Saxony
Austria
Lohenger
Royal Opera House
Beatures of Dvarting Lite and Sporting Buzz in 1890s
Names of players and clubs mix with notices of sickness and transfers. Jack Dempsey is ill in New York while Cincinnati announces a popuant year. Purdue Butler football, Larkin versus Griffin in New Orleans, and local real estate moves appear among brief sports and society items.
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Cincinnati
Jack Dempsey
New York
Louisville
Naskville
Lady Blackburn
Nero
Ethel Gray
Queenie Trowbridge
Bolivar Buckner
von der Ahe
Thursdey
W. W. Woodcock
D. B. Murphy
Pittsburg
Comiskey and
Larkin
Griffin
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H. L. Houcks
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Lease
Anna Diges
Reform Press Association
S. S. Gauze
Missouri
W. A. Bartlett
West Virginia
J. P. Steele
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Quigley
Austin Prather
Indianapolis Climera
Charles A. Bookwalter
Benjamin Freeman
Buter
Mary Conover
Ilinois St
Michael Beman
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Beman
Feibleman
Wilkinson
Elder
Joe Littler
Lew Oliver
Harry Walker
Parker Installment House
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Habib
Schoolcraft
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Florence Hofer
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Lizzie Lehr
Ceratus
Snyder
City Hospital
Amelia Bamberger
Wayne Ave
Atheroma
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Meikel St
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Lillie Sanders
James Rice
Caroline Cruse
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the Dazzler
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J.H. Haverly
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Daniel Johman
Evansville
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Mr. Claypool
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All For Love
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Morris K. Jesup
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American Cotton Oil Company
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Lasallest
George Small
Hudson
N. Y
Dean
Dvarting Lite
Wm. L. Elder
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