Frenzel Shaffer clash over Citizens Street Railway deal
A cloud of dispute surrounds the Citizens Street Railway purchase as former Indianapolis directors Frenzel and Shaffer clash over control, franchise extention, and a potential eastern syndicate bid. Shaffer hints at ongoing capital efforts while Frenzel avoids public statement amid arbitration and a street car strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DP. Frenzel
J. C. Shaner
Frengel
Frenzel
Ihin
Wrenge
Ted
Onze
Jxia
Shaffer
Tt. L. Belknap
New York
Fren
Board of Public Works
Common Council
Poperty
Mrony
Jie
Ferdinand Winter
Shafter
Winter
Chiange
Shattler
Augustus Mason
Indianapolis
Two Women Compete Over Doctor Watson Estate
Judge Brown ruled for Mary Watson in the pension and library dispute tied to Dr. Watson's estate. Mary, a colored woman, claimed to be his legal wife, while Sarah Anderson, a white woman, had married Watson after he deserted Mary. The decision rested on Mary’s first husband John Lewis being alive and unsupported at her second marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WiFatson
Brown
Watson
Mary Watson
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Sarah Anderson
Mary
Sarah
Delta
John Lewis
Lewis
Liverpool
England
Eightyearold German Boy Poisons Well In Family Scare
The 8-year-old Tierman Grensel confessed to attempting to poison his parents by placing Paris green in the family well at their Drnany Michigan farm. After repeated punishments and a whipping, he stole the poison Friday and caused his father, mother, and two farm hands to fall seriously ill. several stock animals have died from drinking the contaminated water, but all victims are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecause Sis Syubber
Drnany
Mich
Tierman Grensel
Paris Green
Frightened Horses Wreck Hearse and Corpse
Nov 21 reports from Brown Cery and Maniguivrire detail a funeral accident when frightened horses overturned a hearse and the casket burst, mutilating the corpse. The deceased’s son and daughter were also injured. Separate wires note the Bay De Arquette land grant opening and a fatal shooting in Arrxanpria over six ears of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Cery
Joshua Summers
Maniguivrire
Mich
Bay de Arquette
Federal Building
Political turmoil and treasury pressures surface in October
The secretary of the treasury races to meet government obligations after an October deficit. Interest on the public debt reached 5 million, boosting October totals to 32 81 250 with pensions and other items. Proposals to raise revenue include cutting sugar bounty and adding ten cents per gallon on whisky. Whitelaw Reid attributes the Waterloo to social and political currents, not just party popularity. Populist Tom Watson loses a Georgia race but gains fundraising support as he plans to contest Black’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Sam
Tom Watson
Georgia
Watson
Congress
Black
New hat racks at Wm L Elder shop
A fragmentary notice reports hat racks being added at the Wm L Elder store. It mentions Watkin cures cancer without knife or surgical intervention. Further readable details are limited in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Elders
Practical Priest Preaches Time as Life at St Joseph's Day
Sunday at St Joseph's featured Father Alerding delivering a practical sermon on time. He warned that time spent chasing money ends in a heavenward blank, while devotion and redemption move souls toward eternal life, drawing in parishioners with vivid, forceful imagery. The sermon tied to the church year, Latin liturgy, and the church's aging yet stately interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleading
Jean
Alriding
Snd
St. Joseph's
Ifather Alerding
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph
Savior
Christ
Alerding
Destructive Valley Floods and Storm Toll Rise
Reports from Skagit and nearby valleys detail widespread flooding in Mt. Vernon and towns like Stanwood and Lozonner after a severe storm. Log jams on the Stillaguamish and Snohomish rivers threaten bridges and rail lines with heavy water and danger to residents. In Seattle area, a collision between a Seattle and Northern train and a floating bridge caused fatalities. emergency crews saved some, others remain unaccounted. Local courts punished several petty crimes as relief efforts continued.
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Starrnn
Wash
Skagit
Still
Agusamish
Mt. Vernon
Lozonner
Damilton
Tsk Cagit
Vaden
Mount Vernon
Seattle & Northern
Skagit Valley
Stanwood
Snohmish
Perjury charges loom as Royster faces 18 indictments
Chas W Royster, arrested in Marion County, faces 18 counts of perjury after swearing inmates at the Wayne township poor farm were not legal voters. He allegedly influenced polling by presenting affidavits naming voters, with bail set at 1000 dollars per charge and potential multi-decade sentence if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
W. Royster
Marion County
Royster
Luon Royster
Poor Farm
Wayne Township
Gavan
Oyster
U.S
van Buren
Polly
Jas
Iserisg
Jno
Beil
Michael Conley
Win. Quinn
Win. Burk
Winter
Childers
Cousins Eloped to Wisconsin to Marry
Carvie Kiefer, organist and daughter of J C Kiefer, eloped with John Hlastinga to Clinton Illinois and currently resides in Madison Wisconsin with her husband. He works for the Indianapolis Stove Company in the northwest and is a first cousin to the bride. The elopement surprised the Kieffers and friends. parents plan forgiveness upon their return to Martinsville at Christmas.
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Manvixsviien
Lad
Carvie Kiefer
Christian Church
J.C. Kiefer
Tuasdey
Sullivan
John Llastinga
Clinton
Bladison
Wis
Hastmas
Indianapolis Stove Company
Northwest
Trible Cribe Killings Shocks Liederdorf Worker Family
In BLINWAGKEL on November 21 a Liederdorf tobacco company bookkeeper William Binder shot and killed his wife and his young daughter before killing himself at 676 Cambridge Ave. The tragedy occurred at the family home as authorities began investigating the double killing and suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Billen
Shen
Blinwagkel
William Binder
Liederdorf Tobacco Company
Cambridgenve
Jewel theft arrest and scattered notices in Terre Haute
Charles Plumb, arrested by Detective James, from Terre Haute, allegedly stole 5481 worth of jewelry from a Terre Haute jewelry store and spent the money on clothes and a phonograph. He was returned by Captain Pierce. The piece also lists names, addresses, and scattered notes about local people and a Republican precinct pay dispute.
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Charles Plumb
James
Plumb
Terre Tfsute
Terre Haute
Capt
Pierce
Terre Tiaute
Birrus
Thomas F. Marien
Topkins
William Johnson
Bettie McCore
Thomas Yocum
St. Clair
Tom Bux
Brouse
Republican Committee
Chave
Mr. Brousa
Sun
Homestead Strike Ends After Vote To Return to Work
The Homestead strike ends as a five month struggle is declared off after a lodge meeting. Leaders report the strike lost and call for workers to resume. Businessmen hail the decision while the Carnegie company faces heavy losses and workers recount severe hardships and deaths from the prolonged idle period.
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Amahamated Assocition
Len
Dent Carney
Kul
Urer Madden
David
Peenie
Homestead
Sfomestead
Carnegie Company
Brutal bull and bear fight shocks Mont area crowds
In Anaconila area a crowd of about 200 sportsmen gamblers and toughs witnessed a brutal bull and bear fight. A red two year old bull with sharp horns fought a semi pet Cinnamon bear. In the final bout the bull gored the bear mortally and continued stamping. The bear died.
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Rientan
Burrs
Crrv
Mont
Anaconila
Perjury Convictions Echo Morning Court Shuffle
At the city police court alonday morning nine colored youths faced charges for shouting craps. Martin Staith, owner of the toon where the shooting occurred, was fined 100 dollars. Julius Crown was deemed guilty of perjury and sent to the grand jury, while John Rounds and Julius Brown also convicted of perjury during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caidi
Alonday
Martin Staith
Toen
Julius Crown
Cadi
John Rounds
Julius Brown
Prisoner Attempts Escape From County Jail
Charles Nicewonder sentenced to ten years for highway robbery attempted to break free by wrenching an iron bar from his cell window Monday morning. Jailer discovered the attempt and Deputy Hamilton chased him as he fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ried
Braak
Charles Nicewonder
Iamilton
Rusting Puach and a Grave Under Maple Trees
The article describes Mrs. Harrison's grave in Crown Hill, simple with ferns and chrysanthemum wreaths, visited by many daily. Nearby are family monuments and the Hicketta monument, with a nightly guard at the grave and questions about burial plots and President Harrison's plans after his death.
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Birs. Harrison
Crown Hill
Mrs. Harrison
Bira
Harrison
Sie Wileh
Hicketta
Indianapolis
Chislatt
Tfarrison
Charlie Reed Dead Comedian Star of Stage and Farce
The sudden death of Charlie Reed, famed comedian and minstrel performer, draws mournful notices from theater circles. Reed, known as Just Charlie Reed on bills, starred in A Rag Baby and City Directory and formed a popular duo with Will Collier in Hogs and Loss. His long career included blockbusting turns at the Stambourine and SauLelecle venues, remembered for sharp wit and vivid facial caricature.
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Charlie Read
Ile
Visywright
Charles Loy
Jeft Vracart
Erin Daniels
Aareil
Watt
Charlie Reed
Reed
Jonah
Voyt
John Russell
Will Collier
Callier
Secon
Lie
Reedevar
Tory
Craw
Fuberioet
Avery
St Josephs Catholic parish dedicates new hall and school
Bishop Chatard dedicates the new hall and school building of St Josephs Catholic parish on Sunday afternoon at 4 00 PM. Representatives from neighboring catholic societies attended the procession led by Father Alerge the parish priest. The sermon praised the pastor and the parishs mission to blend education with religious instruction for mental and spiritual growth.
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St. Joseph's Catholic
Chetard
Father Alerge
Father Alerdine
Chatard
le Wai
Wwe
Aaregnouy
Diesel
Housa
Union
TALI urges soul care beyond minds in debt relief build ceremony
Jie urged continuing contributions to lift the debt from the building as the ceremony closed. The new building has already been described in Tu Sus, indicating a community effort to balance secular and spiritual guidance while supporting education.
Shot in the Neck at Rockville Ramp Aims City Hospital
A colored man about 35 named Andrew was shot in the neck near Rockville by a boy rider on a stock car. The boy fled after the incident while the injured man was taken by Powers Murphy ambulance to the City hospital. The assailant jumped from a train and escaped.
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City
Andrew N
Rockville
Reylan
Steylan
Powers
Murphy
Aircure Clib
Frank Miner
Charles James
Exrosvinim
F. J. Stone
Win Cox
New Tavewell
Francis Mantz
Stone
Cox
Mente
Yale Defeats Harvard In Close Football Classic
Under clear skies on Saturday afternoon Yale defeated Harvard after a nearly two hour struggle with injuries to Harvard players Upton and Emmons. Captain McCormack led Yale to a decisive late rally as Laurie scored a late touchdown and Terworth kicked the goal, sealing Yale’s 66 to 0 victory.
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Strimarreno
Yale
Harvard
Upton
Emmons
Capt. McCormack
Laurie Iiss
Butterworth
Tavard
Tragic City Shootings and Quarrels Reported Across States
A string of violent incidents reported: Herman Siegler in Chicago shoots family members then is wounded by police after claiming divine motive. Nearby a man kills his wife and injuries others after quarrel, while others suffer gun accidents and confrontations during political tension.
Split over Pang Yim ends Second Presbyterian Chinese class
Community members recall how Pang Yim's marriage triggered a rift in the Second Presbyterian Sunday school. The class of about 20 shrank to a dozen after his supporters left, while the anti Pang faction pursued studies in arts, science and religion until the Sunday school moved from afternoon to morning. The remaining Johns refused attendance, deeming the change an insult and leaving the church without a Chinese Sunday school for the first time in years.
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Second Presbyterian
Pang Yim
Pang
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