Indiana Politicians Gather In Denison For Gubernatorial Scramble
A crowded Denison hotel hosts roughly 1,000 Republican hopefuls led by Gen Harrison supporters. Key figures include Gowdy’s race for state chair, C. J. Everett from Fort Wayne, Charles Griffin of Hammond, W. J. Dickey from Rushville, Maj. Doxey of Anderson, Frank Posey, Scholtz, Simon T. Powell, H. A. Johnson, James Windy Watson, and Smiley Chambers. Rhody Shiel warns early booms often fail, predicting a hard winter for weak campaigns.
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Denison
Indiana
Commonwealth
Gen. Harrison
Jack” Gowdy
Marion County
Jack
Gowdy
Indianapolis
Republican Party
Hoosterdam
C. J. Everett
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Everett
Charles Griffin
Lammond
Chicago
Hammond
Sons of Veterans
W. J. Dickey
Rushville
John Duncan
Rush
Decatur
Miller
Ilenley
Rush County
Gavin
Will Cumback
Farmer Newhouse
Mr. Cumback
Congress
John Sherman
Cumback
Maj. Doxey
Anderson
Doxey
Frank Posey
Posey
Scholtz
Simon T. Powell
New Castle
Lincoln
H. A. Johnson
James Windy Watson
Watson
Johnson
Smiley Chambers
Vincennes
Smiley
Rhody Shiel
Denison Meeting Heats Up In Gubernatorial Fight
A Denison gathering pulses with anti Gowdy knives and jockeying for chairman. Col Nebeker favored by many as Gowdy rivals, with many state committeemen wary of calls for service. Names like Nicholson, Terre Haute visitors, and Warren Sayre pepper the scene as the campaign for governor edges toward a heated convention.
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Mim
Denison
Col. Nebeker
Johnny New
Nebekeer
Gowdy
Neveker
Pris SM
Doi
Pars
Nicholson
Connersville
Thomas EL. Nelson
Tervebute
G. Thayer
Plymouth
L. P. Newey
Kingtstown
Sid Conyer
Aggard
Mark L. DeMette
M. R R. Sulzer
Boyd
Senator Board
Senate
J. W. Crumnacker
Fred JioNoway
Henley
O. Z. Wubbell
Jesse Overstreet
C. B. Landis
Faris
Terre Haute
Riley McKeen
Warren G. Sayre
Tomlinson Hall
John L. Griffiths
Marion County
Denison House
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
Warren G. Sayer
Wabash
Dick Thompson Nominated to Lead Republican Meeting
Four hundred stalwarts approve Dick Thompson as presiding officer for the Republican gathering in the Commercial travelers' rooms on Wednesday afternoon. A mighty cheer followed the nomination as the meeting began.
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Dick Thompson
Commercial Travelers’ Rooms
Old Man Eloquent Takes Chair to Thunderous Applause
The veteran orator delivered an address filled with the fire that earned him his title. He hailed recent victories as proof Republican success is likely next fall and invoked Gen. Harrison to a roof-raising cheer. Tom Nelson of Terre Haute and Chas W Fairbanks followed with speeches.
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Gen. Harrison
Tom Nelson
Terre Haute
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Died in Ambulance A four year old dies en route to hospital
Lizzie Platt aged four was taken from the orphans home on College avenue Wednesday near noon and died while the ambulance crossed Illinois street en route to City hospital. She suffered from malignant diphtheria and had been ill several days. Officials say no other diphtheria cases exist at the home and the children had no contact with the deceased.
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Lizzie Platt
Orphans’ Home
College Ave
City Hospital
Illinois-st
Snow storm and gale threaten ships on Lake Erie
A northwest gale and heavy snow on Lake Erie hamper harbor entry and exit. Coast patrol fears several boats may be trapped while only a few vessels remain in the harbor as the storm rages.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Odd-fellows convention discusses new building plan
The Odd-fellows' gathering at Weulendays session debated a proposed construction. Grandmaster Chipman received a bean cane amid a lively roll call and the innahief of the day event drew attention.
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Odd-fellows’ Convention
Weulendays
Chipman
Night stove fire and mixed town notices in messy update
Overheated stove at 359 N New Jersey St caused a minor blaze. Church license debate near German Catholic cemetery. Resignation of WY McLaughlin as inspector accepted. Various local incidents include theft scare at Ephraim Kivet’s home, a purse snatch case, a surprise party victim, temperance revival plans, a divorce filing, a body shipment, and multiple court and charity notes.
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Ahrens
Saigon
WY. McLaughlin
Jeup
Board of Works
David Bill
New York
Pamlinson Hall
Ephriam Kivet
S. Capitol Ave
Benjamin Hodson
Supt
Mrs. Yeager
River Bridge
Jim Scanlon
Scanton
Dela May Davis
James
Frankie Eaton
Union Station
Cisne
Undertaker Whitsett
George Paton
Jas. Maley, Jr
Cox
Monteforre Society
Maurice Thompson
Free Kindergarten Society
Ela Schwemeyer
Germania Ave
Haughville
Birrus
Biaggia
Danbury Bill Promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative at Washington Street
An old stand advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative with claims it provides energy, appetite, and a clear brain. The notice repeats the name Danbury Bil at 28 W. Washington and 23 W. Washington street, suggesting a continued business presence.
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Danbury
Washington-st
Ingersoll Sees McKinley Reed As Strong Choices
Robt G Ingersoll and daughter Maud arrive in Cleveland. he says both McKinley and Reed are strong presidential candidates and that Harrison has little chance. He predicts one of the two will be nominated and elected, with eastern, middle, and western states likely Republican. He denies claiming hell would vanish if the south went Republican.
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Cleveland
G. Ingersoll
Maud Ingersoll
Lohnenden
Col. Ingersoll
McWinley
Reed
Harrison
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
Capitol Avenue Boulevard Adversities Spark City Inquiry
City engineers investigate a Capitol Avenue section after resident Jason H Greenlief complains of mislaid sand and a crusting top on the crushed stone. The street, touted as a metropolitan boulevard, faces potential changes if the foundation is found lacking.
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Caupitolave
Mornine
Board of Works
Jason H. Creenlief
Capitolave
Iie
Winter clothing and hat sales in Danbury ads
Local ads promote hats from Dalton's and the Boston hat store and suits from Original Eagle and Kahn tailoring. The Star store highlights Thanksgiving day specials while Wasson and New York store tout winter stock. Pro nag shows and closing sales at People’s outfitting and Danbury Bil at 23 W Washington St.
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People
Lon Rooker Admits Insanity Plea In Wife Murder Case
Lon Rooker, who killed his wife by throat slashing, tells a Sun reporter he will likely plead temporary insanity. He walks the jail corridor, dressed neatly, and declines to discuss his defense while noting a recent parallel with a prior murder sentence. The trial is not set but is expected early next month.
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Lon Rooker
Sun
Minnus
Lis
Booker
Lie
Heary Jones
Jarry Williams
Rooker
City Hospital Building condemned amid filthy conditions
A report on WREP CED details severe defects at the City hospital. Building portions are wholly unfit, filth pervades areas expected to be clean, and ventilation from a laundry chute spreads vapors. Nursing officials warn lack of bed clothing and poor food quality.
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City Hospital
Sap Wright
Indiana School of Nursing
Sympathy Extended by Atlanta Citizens to Governor's Party
The governor's private secretary Myron J. Ising says the centennial commission receives attention from exposition management and Atlanta residents. They have been offered access to club houses and the city. Ising praises Atlanta as warm hearted and notes the Matthews family will be remembered by the people.
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Myron J. Ising
Atlanta
Mr. Ning
Matthews
StillNibblinge at the Reserve News Item
New York reports W Ef Crossman and Bro export a million in gold on Thursday as part of reserve activity.
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New York
Ef. Crossman & Bro
Sandow muscle marvel draws crowd with feats and tests
The article highlights Eugen Sandow, a 29 year old bodybuilder weighing 151 pounds, who trained from age 11 to become a remarkable physical specimen. He claims average people can reach his level with proper methods and showcases include lifting four horses and a pony on his chest, with a chest expansion of 14 inches during a private demonstration. Local acts Kaufman and Amaui join him in performances at English's and nearby venues, with multiple shows scheduled through the week.
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Sandow
Tie
Bates House
Ife
Kaufman
Amaui
Uncle Jerry’s at the food show offers Lemon Tonic Laxative
A circular ad promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles priced at 50 cents. Claiming to boost energy appetite and clear the brain, it references the old stand at 23 West Washington Street and notes Uncle Jerry’s participation at the food show.
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Uncle Jerry
Dice Aims To Decide Who Dies In Saloon Pact
Frank Smith a compositor and two fellow printers drank at Charles Carpenter's saloon at 84 Market Street. They wagered by dice who would die first from a morphine laced setup. Hunter bought morphine, urged death, and fled. Smith nearly died, recovered at City Hospital, while Lewis woke and joked next day.
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Frank Smith
Chas
Carpenter’s
W. Market St
Col? Lewis
Smith
Lewis
Ired Stunter
Hunter
Mortuary Fund
Invis-St
Market and
Ilinois-sts
Iamter
Perry
Moore
Vin
Pfhunter
Aiis
Bine
Dr. Boos
Saon
Raoius
Stobert Logan
Raud Opera House
Snanth
Tlunter
Runaway Wagon Causes Severe Injuries to Charles Kiel
Charles Kiel suffered critical injuries after a delivery wagon driven by Ife, frightened by railroad tracks on Enelish avenue, dragged him for three blocks. He sustained severe scalp trauma, multiple arm fractures, and extensive cuts before being taken home at 349 State avenue by city ambulance with Drs. Marsee Culver Grove and Booz in attendance.
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Charles Kiel
Ife
dLadison
Enelish-ave
Kiel
State Ave
Marsee
Culver, Grove
Booz
Peculiar Grounds for Damages in Civil Suit
The Advance Manufacturing Company sues Geo H Caslin trustee, Thomas M Clarke, Chas B Clarke, John W Claypool, and Clarence W Orleans for 10000 damages. They allege purchase of D B Stone Furniture from defendants in 1884, with a DePauw University mortgage of 5000. DePauw refused interest and foreclosed. They claim the 1894 fire at the factory and Caslin’s role in insurance proceeds harmed their business standing and seek 10000.
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Advance Manufacturing Company
Geo. H. Caslin
Thos. M. Clarke
Chas. B. Clarke
John W. Claypool
Clarence W. Oleans
Plaintfffs
D. Be. Stone Furniture Company
DePauw University
Furniture Company
Yellow fever cases on ship Helen quarantined in Galveston
In Galveston on November 20, the British ship Helen shows yellow fever among arriving crew. The ship from Brazil is in quarantine with affected passengers held but authorities say there is no danger of spread.
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Galveston
Helen
Brazil
Earthquake Shakes Cairo Amid Global Tensions
Reports cite a quake in Cairo, US, as Gen Gomez's Cuban forces are defeated in Santa Clara by Spain. French offer to free Waller if indemnity claims are dropped. Alaska claims may favor Canadian boundaries. A family feud near Birmingham leaves Kilgore and Jones dead, Handley injured. Kaiser of Labour denounces a ruling sending California strikers to jail. New York Chamber of Commerce banquet at Delmonico's features Carlisle, Burrows, and Smith. Danbury Bill at 23 W. Washington st remains a local landmark.
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Cairo
Gomez
Santa Clara
Waller
Alaska
Joseph Kilgore
John Jones
John Handley
Birmingham
Ala. K
L. General Assembly
Washington
Justice Brewer
California
New York Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico’s
Carlisle
Burrows
Chas
Emory Smith
Two Workmen Hurt In Market Street Accident
James Samuels and J Taylor, 25 and 45, were injured when a heavy iron girder crushed a weak joist in a Seine block on Market Street. Samuels broke his right leg above the knee while Taylor suffered a severe knee fracture and possible internal injuries. Both were taken to the City Dispensary for treatment.
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J. Taylor
Meek-st
James Samuels
Elizabeth-st
M. H. Spades
Market St
Illnois
Taylor
Samuels
Samuel
Seance Says Mrs Hinshaw Spirit Cleared Husband
Prof Wiggin reports during a Sunday seance at the G A R hall that the spirit of Mrs Hinshaw claimed her husband is innocent of the Danville murder and said the guilty parties will be revealed. He notes spirits do not name the killer and cannot force revelations.
Union lockout threatens 40000 iron workers
New York delegates to the housesmiths and Bridgemen's union demand all unions call out their men when non union workers are used. In retaliation the iron league considers locking out about 40,000 union men. Striking workers cut electric lights and have called out hoisting engineers stonecutters and plasterers.
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Tron Beagne
New York
Iron League
Ginitha
Fire destroys Parker block warehouse in Middlest Street
A five story Parker block building on Middlest Street burned Wednesday morning. The fire started in J N Beavey's liquor store on the first floor and caused several explosions blowing out windows. The Appleton manufacturing concern stored cotton goods in the upper floors valued at 200000 dollars. Total loss estimated at 350000 dollars.
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Mass
Parker
Middlest
J. N. Beavey
Appleton Manufacturing Company
Robbery at Sumart Postoffice Yields Stamps and Cash
Burglars blew open the Sumart New Jersey postoffice safe and took stamps of all denominations valued over 5000 along with 300 in currency. Weather notes report cold, snow and wind in New York and Burrato New Jersey with a sharp 20 degree drop.
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Sumart
N.J
Postoffice
New York
Burrato
N. J
New Yeurs
Weather forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending Nov 21
Forecast for Indianapolis area calls for fair and warmer Wednesday and increasing clouds Thursday with possible rain or snow. District forecast covers 8 p.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Also contains ad snippets for Danbury Bila and cabinet shop promotions at 23 W. Washington and 66 E. Washington.
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Indianapolis
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