Harrison Solid in Political Line and Indiana Delegation
The article reports continued Harrison support in Indiana politics after a Wednesday conference. County clerk Fester plans re election as district chairman, George Steele withdraws to run for Congress, Smiley Chambers to focus on law, and Beveridge aims for future roles. Precinct meetings begin January 11 with district and state meetings through January 28.
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Denison
Fester
George Steele
Congress
Smiley Chambers
Harrison
Indiana
R. T. McDonald
Fort Wayne
Llarrison
Allen County
Blute
DANCED WITH A THIEF ARREST SHOCKS DEUVRU
Miss Fannie Nathan of Pearley Wisconsin danced with a stranger in Deuvru and identified Chas Stuckey the defaulting cashier of the State bank of Duluth as the thief His arrest followed Stuckey admits identity and vows to explain the bank loot tale Gov Matthews travels to Philadelphia to deliver a Cuban revolt speech.
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Deuvru
Minn
Fannie Nathan
Pearley
Wis
Chas. Stuckey
State Bank of
Duluth
Stuckey
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Into Friday
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through Thursday night calls for warmer fall conditions with a chance of rain or snow. Friday will be colder with potential Friday night temperatures dipping. Harewood mantels and grates noted. Lilly.
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Indianapolis
City Hospital upgrades eyed as board seeks 30000 aid
The Board of Health votes to seek 30000 for hospital improvements while Dr. Morrison reports Mayor Taggart’s support. A new city dispensary may rise on a nearby site with a credible land offer under consideration. The aging building is condemned, unsafe, and undersized for the city’s growth.
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Board of Health
Morrison
Taggart
Health Board
Tre Sun
Charles Ferguson
Denny
Ferguson
Mwyor
Ile
Horrific Queen of Korea Said to Have Been Executed
Chinese newspapers aboard the Empress of China accuse Japanese authorities in Korea of brutal acts against the royal court. They claim the queen was hanged by the hair, burned after being soaked in oil, and that 30 attendants were killed. Palace guards were reduced from 1,500 to six.
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Vancouven
B. C
Empress of China
Korea
Japan
Trial Focuses as Hannigan Murder Case Near End
District attorney McIntyre pressed to finish his argument in the Hannigan murder trial. The Sol Mann killing to avenge a sister's honor drew a crowded courtroom. Juror Bentzen, exhausted from the strain, remained in fair condition amid intense proceedings.
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New York
McIntyre
David Hannigan
Sol. Mann
Bentzen
Mclintyre
Death of Calvert Vaux Found Off Bay After Disappearance
The body of Calvert Vaux, famed landscape gardener, was recovered from the bay Thursday morning after he disappeared Tuesday in New York. Officials deem it a likely suicide though the exact cause remains unknown.
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New York
Calvert Vaux
Landscape Gardner
Mahaley Mahaley Arrested After House Cleanout Row
Mahnes Churchman an older woman was arrested Thursday morning on a charge of cleaning out the house at WON Ulimvisst where she was employed. An objection to her work led to a temperamental outburst and she reportedly sat on her employer Lou Stevenson after seizing his clothing as Patrolman Carter made the arrest.
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Mahnes Churchman
Won
Ulimvisst
Mahaley
Lou Stevenson
Carter
Loved a Convict Elopement Sparks State Prison Fallout
Papacan Nov 21 The elopement and marriage of K L Skinner an ex convict and Annie Currywarden of the state prison has caused a sensation. Skinner served seven years for murder beginning 1892. The warden’s daughter nursed him back to health and secured his pardon. Her parents bless and forgive them.
Trio of Fiends Aimed to Rob Fated Train Wreck
Rome New York November 21 three youths arrested for wrecking a New York Central train confessed. They planned to rob the train after wrecking it but were frightened by the disaster that followed and now face murder trials likely to lead to life imprisonment.
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Rome
N. Y
New York Central
Thldreth
Injured Worker Suffered Internal Injuries After Beam Incident
Jasper Nickerson was bruised when a heavy beam tossed by frightened horses struck him at the stock yards. He initially refused medical help but later lost consciousness and was taken to City Hospital by Dr. Dunning. Doctors report serious abdominal injuries with probable recovery ahead.
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Jasper Nickerson
Nickerson
Dunning
Uncle Jerry Pan Cake Flour at Food Show
Uncle Jerry's Pan Cake Flour now offered in 2 lb packs as the brand debuts at a food show venue. The display highlights convenient sizing and product availability for shoppers.
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Uncle Jerry
Jerry
Local health board to appoint a dairy inspector
A notice states the board of health will appoint a dairy inspector. The report covers local fines and district incidents including a burglary case at 229 Washington St where William Jackson took shoes and underwear. Several births marriages and deaths are listed along with forthcoming receptions and new bicycle company formation in the city.
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Board of Health
Zimmer
E. Washington St
Arthur W. Brown
H. Schwinge
Schwinge
F. A. Wiggin
Col. Streight
Frederick Patee
Indiana Bicycle Company
Wm. Jackson
Washington St
Jackson
Indianapolis
Birtrus
Jacob
Etta Jacobson
Frances Ruff
Wilhelmina Schludecker
John
Lizzie Blackwell
Charles
Alice Free
Lucinda McKey
James Williams
Guth
Edward Moriarty
Sarah A. Moran
John Sims
Gertrude Leonard
Edward Ehrensperger
Lizzie Peetz
Frank Gregory
Alice Jones
Will R
Leaky Cisterns and Pumps at Fact. onerie
Fragmented notice cites leaky cisterns and pumps at a facts building with a price of 1.50 and a list of street names including Indiana Ave and a nearby address at Dutis 14s.
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Onerie
Dutis
Indiana-Ave
Poune
Dickson and Talbott Seek Columbus Western League Franchise
At the Chicago league meeting four applicants vie for the Columbus Ohio club franchise. The group includes T J Loftus John J Shep ard Bert Dasher and Dickson and Talbott the Columbus theatrical managers. If approved they plan a new park and improved amenities for patrons with full management to be announced after the franchise is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Ile
John T. Brosh
Columbus
Postmaster Sahm Plans Washington Visit and Post Office Push
Postmaster Sahm will travel to Washington soon to advocate extending free mail service to North Indianapolis and to press for a new post office building. He will discuss carrier shortages and push intercity route plans with officials, while Joe coordinates data with local business groups. A special train will open the new St Louis to Indianapolis route on Friday at 10 am, returning at 11 am with officials and press aboard.
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Sahm
Washington
Indianapolis
Hitler
Joe
Board of Trade and Commmercial Club
St. Louis
I. D
Dangerous counterfeit bill alert and local bustle across Indy
A mix of notes reports gas shortages in West Indianapolis and suburbs. The city sees crime probes and court actions, plus a large new prison building planned north and south to house about 300 workers. Local incidents include fires, a fishing note at Broad Ripple, theft and gambling concerns, and community events like a doll sale for the Boys' Club.
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Danbury
Broad Ripple
Julius Co
Quigley
Indianapolis
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Mayer
Meridian St
Industrial Union
Pennsylvania St
Boys’ Club
Ernest Winke
Jock
Chas
Trowbridge
Delaware St
Hiarty
Paris
Globe
Zion
Luton
Ostrander
West Indianapolis
Hinshaw
Bemis
Plymouth Church
F. N. Meharry
Park, Ave
Anna Smith
Harrison-st
Ilinois-st
Max Mandel
Cox
Kurtz
Carter
Experts Probe Gas Meter Tests in City Scare
A three man group posing as meter experts tests gas meters for 4.40 each, claiming meters run slow or fast. Local officials and Indianapolis Gas Co president Pearson caution that most meters are standard and rebates are rare, while the firm travels from city to city testing meters.
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Stubbins Hotel
J. K. May
of Three
Tefure
Board of Safety
Maguire
Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
Tam Sun
Commiainy
Met
Consuuers
St. Louis
MISS GARDNER'S BODY IDENTIFIED NEAR HARTFORD CITY
The body found near Hartford City is identified as Miss Mary E. Gardner a 27 year old clairvoyant who vanished from Indianapolis in August. Coroner Sage confirmed the identification and notes a prior letter mentioning an eye injury but no clear cause of death. Her parents live in Washington state.
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Hartford City
Mary E. Gardner
Free Silverites Organize Strong Breast Works in Indiana
The Indiana silver league, meeting at the Grand hotel in Greensburg, expands with district and county chairmen. Led by Allen W. Clark of the Greensburg New Era, it claims the Democratic party must adopt a silver plank or face consequences. It asserts three-fourths of Indiana Democrats favor free silver.
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Indiana Silver League
Grand Hotel
Democratic Party
Allen W. Clark
Greensburg New Era
League
Indiana
Crayon and Frame Offer At Clark Shop
Short time sale at Clark 66 E Washington street offering crayon and frame for 4.00 with one dozen cabinets for the same price. Latest furnishings include rockers from Wm L Elder.
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Clark
E. Washington-st
J. H. Clark
Washington
Jno. M. Lilly
Side of That Fatal Night in Carpenter's Saloon Revealed
The article details a fatal dice game at Carpenter's saloon where Frank Smith attempted suicide with morphine after a bet to determine who would die. Fred Hunter and Sunter discuss the events, Smith signed over papers to benefit his sister, and authorities note Smith survived though the incident was dangerous and chaotic.
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Fred Hunter
Carpenter's Saloon
Frank Smith
City Hospital
Smith
Slanter
Sunter
Buntey
Tre Sun
Food Exhibit Brims With Dainty Dishes At Tomlinson Hall
In Tomlinson hall a food exhibit draws crowds with dainty bites. Uncle Jerry Piser serves buckwheat cakes while an Illinois creamery shows a large cow centerpiece. Jersey milk signs and festive displays accompany pretty attendants inviting inspection.
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Tomlinson Hall
Uncle Jerry
Piser
Lllinuis Creamery
Jersey
Indianapolis Postoffice Needs New Building Widens
A drive to secure an appropriation for a new Indianapolis postoffice gathers steam as Postmaster Sahm presents decade long growth figures. Stamp sales, money orders, and postal accounts show sharp increases while the current facility suffers from poor light ventilation and overcrowding.
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Indianapolis
Postoire
Lloyd Montgomery Arrested for Double Murder in Brownsville
Lloyd Montgomery, 15%, arrested in Brownsville Oregon for the murder of his parents and a farmer named McKeecher. He admits being in the house ten minutes before the crime.
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Brownsville
Ore
Lloyd Montgomery
Farmer McKeecher
Suit Filed Against T. H. L. Railroad for 20000
Ezra R. Storms sues the T. H. L. railroad for 20000 claiming injuries from a March 14 1895 collision when as baggagemaster he was tossed against trunks and baggage after the dispatcher ordered a freight train onto the main track causing the passenger to collide. He alleges the train left Indianapolis 15 minutes late and that the dispatcher at Brazil gave such orders.
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Ezra R. Storms
T. H. & L. Railroad
Indianapolis
Brazil
Timothy's Troubles at the State House
Tim Griffin, custodian of the state house, reports thefts of a noise suppressing air cylinder used on storm doors. An explosion-like sound startled workers, a security scare followed, and the cylinder vanished two hours after installation. A vigilant woman employee keeps a loaded revolver in her desk.
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Timothy
Tim Griffin
State House
Capitol
Medina Wild West Raid Abduction Stuns Town
In Medina Michigan on Wednesday a former husband, Davis, rode in with companions and abducted his former wife Mrs. Asa Manning now married to Asa Manning. They seized her at her home and headed toward the Ohio line as local officers pursue the abductors amid widespread excitement.
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Pisin
Inge
Tepson
Mich
Medina
Asa Manning
Davis
Manning
Ohio Line
Trousers Prove Infidelity in Local Suit
In Cucaco on November 21 a bicycle ride ended with William Wallace ripping his trousers and receiving a spare pair from William Null. A letter from Ben Fisher's wife to the trousers owner revealed the affair, leading to a divorce suit. Fisher’s decree followed midweek, with the trousers cited as key evidence.
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Cucaco
Wm. Wallace
Ben Fisher
Wallace
Wm. Null
Fisher
Strike Spreads as 20 000 Put Work On Hold in New York
The New York building trades strike grows with 20 000 out on Thursday. 18 large buildings halted, no peace in sight as locals from other cities join the Housesmiths union. State arbitration fails to end the dispute. No violence reported. At Odd Fellows assembly, Grand Lodge elects officers and delegates to May 1896 convention. Balloting for grand warden continues with 30+ candidates and no result.
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New York
State Board of Arbitration
Grand Lodge
Cicero EF. Northern
Greensburg
G. L. Reinhard
LB. F. Foster
James A. Wildman
John F. Wallick
M.A. Chipman Anderson
Grand bill and vaudeville bill at the Grand and Empire
ADMUS EH MEW TES at the Grand on Thursday night features the MKilanyi living pictures and Otis Bkinner in Hig grace de Grammont. Sandow showcases strength feats and specialty performers drawing crowds. Q hooligan masquerade shifts to Par Thursday night with Hyde's comedians praised as Empire's top act this season. Special bathroom tiles and well drilling ads appear among listings.
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Rice
Mkilanyi
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Russell Leeds
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Frank Butts
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Otis Bkinner
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