Ketcham Emerges as Governor Possibility and Other Contenders Stir
Political observers spotlight Attorney General Ketcham as a rising gubernatorial possibility amid whispered support at a Republican conference. Merrill Moores, county committee chair, is also touted as a strong challenger. Newt Darding remains a potential candidate. Hendricks County eyes a joint senate seat with Albert Wishard and Enoch Hogate discussed as possible contenders.
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Ketcham
Ilis
Elis
Trendricks County
Albert W. Wishard
Sendricks County
Enoch G. Hogate
Marion County
Hendricks County
Mr. Hogate
Brothers crushed in quarry blast near Oakland Maryland
In a limestone quarry near Oakland Maryland two brothers Chas Shafer and Henry Shafer were killed when a dynamite blast caused falling stone to crush them. The accident was discovered by Henrys daughter returning with dinner.
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Kinewoop
W. Va
Chas
Ilenry Shafer
Oakland
Trenry
Debs Released To A Chicago Reception
Debs was released from imprisonment in Woodstock Illinois on Friday morning and will depart for Chicago that evening by special train accompanied by 800 friends. He will be greeted in Chicago by labor groups and civic leaders as part of a public welcome. In Woodstock the Sentinel's Thanksgiving edition will be produced entirely by Flower Mission women led by Mrs Victor Hendricks and others with Julia Moore and Katharine Merrill in key roles.
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Chicago
Woodstock
Debs
the Sentinel
Flower Mission
Victor Hendricks
Geo. Chapman
Chapin Foster
Jno. L. Griffiths
Julia Moore
Katharine Merrill
St. Louis
Union Station
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
R. B. S. Pierce
W. H. Grays
J. S. Lazarus
J. G. Kollenbeck
Harry Maxwell
Davenport
Tramp Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Rahway Shooting
In EvizApera New Jersey on November 22 1900 the jury after an all night deliberation returned a manslaughter verdict against Frank Freehill the tramp who shot Rahway Health Inspector Jewell during arrest for vagrancy The trial follows the shooting during an attempted arrest. Also note in Rome New York November 22 1900 three juvenile train wreckers claim fright from a torn mail train wrecking resulting in two deaths. An advertisement mentions Uncle Jerry s Pan Cake Flour 21 lb packages and Danbury Bills at 23W Washington St.
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EvizApera
N. J
Frank Freehill
Jewell
Rahway
Rome
N. Y
That Little Narrow Alley Explained Since Indianapolis Began
The Washington Street passage between the New York store and the eastern building has long sparked curiosity. It runs from Washington Street to the first alley south and is paved with brick. A large stained glass window from the New York store opens toward the alley midway back.
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New York
Washington St
Mystery Three Feet Passage Here in City Heart
The long curious vacant three feet of ground in the city core has baffled residents for years. The chain of ownership traces from Nicholas McCarty to Wenderson and later Henderson, who proposed leaving the strip vacant for adjoining properties. John Grayling now owns the block to the east and believes the space will remain forever, as per the original contract for the benefit of adjoining property.
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Indianapolis
Jgat
Nicholas McCarty
Wenderson
New York
McCarty
Henderson
John Grayling
Jie
Daring Burglary at Gust Roseberg Store on 25 M. Pennsylvania Ave
Robbery at Gust Roseberg tailors shop with almost $1,000 in costly cloths and made up suitings taken. Entry gained via cellar window with a large plate glass front, thieves seen by passersby. Detectives Kinney and Thornton issued circulars. similar October break-in noted, no clues yet.
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Gust. Roseberg
Pennsylvania-st
James Little
Rosebery
Pa L
Hoseberg
Tak Stun
Kinney
Thornton
Threl LIVES Winston Distillery Fire Fatalities
Thomas Mabe and his two sons perished in a Friday blaze that destroyed their distillery near Danbury. In Winston, the Board of Works saw activity as a telephone wire sparked a fire in the basement office at the courthouse, with smoke and a brief blaze quenched by buckets of water.
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Winston, N. C
Thomas Mabe
Danbury
Board of Works
Court House
Delaware St
Canvass for House officers as Republican caucus nears
Washington reports a lively canvass of principal House offices ahead of the Republican caucus set for Saturday next. Offices listed include clerk with 5000 dollars, doorkeepers 3500, sergeant at arms 4500, postmaster 2500, and chaplain 900, with two to seven candidates per post. The old stand at 23 W Washington St is noted.
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Washington
House
City pavement dispute prompts full investigation on Capitol Ave
The Board of Works received another complaint about Capitol avenue paving. The engineer is ordered to thoroughly investigate and, if warranted, summon the contractors to ensure timely work. Washington reports say the State Department denies ex-Consul Waller has no case.
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Board of Works
Capitol Ave
Washington
State Department
Waller
An Old Nurse for Children Teething Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething infants. It claims the remedy soothes gums relieves pain cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
Mad Leap Fire Kills Three Girls at Van Buren Building
Cuicaco reports a seven story building at 215 and 217 Van Buren caught fire on Friday. Three girls died by jumping from windows and property loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. A floor collapse at 1 20 buried 12 firefighters, causing great alarm and likely many more lives at risk.
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Cuicaco
van Buren
Ocuicaco
Food Show At Tomlinson Hall Delights Crowds
A vivid food show scene centers in Tomlinson hall with a thirst inducing pyramid display drawing crowds. Decorations are richer than last year and booths promised ready reuse. Guests sample offerings and local staff, including Misses Ethel and Edna Coughlin, attract attention with white themed attire. Funny booths feature comely maids with wash tubs and ironing boards promoting soap.
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Tomlinson Hall
Ethel
Edna Coughlin
Buried by Sand boys rescued after cave collapse
Six schoolboys aged 10 to 12 dug a sand bank cave and were buried under seven feet of sand Thursday afternoon. Firemen rescued them. Howard Ramage and Louis Snow were dead, two others had broken limbs, Otto Brand and Fred Baker were unharmed, Walter Gambral had a broken arm.
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Victins
Howard Ramage
Louis Snow
Woo
Ramage
Walter Gambral
Otto Brand
Fred Baker
Suspended animation case in Centerville child
In Centerville Livingston Parish a three year old child of Charles Gayle was thought dead last Friday. A physician, summoned by the parents, detected signs of life in the supposed corpse and despite every known restorative the child remains in a comatose state nearly a week later.
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New Orleans
Centerville
Livingston
Charles Gayle
Fire destroys Excelsior and adjoining blocks in Chicago
Fire swept through the Excelsior building at Canal and Jackson and an adjoining eight story brick block at 171 and 1783 Canal Street. At least 15 manufacturing plants were lost including the Shober Charqueville lithographing company and Strauss Eisendrath and Drom. Total loss estimated no less than 625000 dollars.
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Chicago
Excelsior
Canal and
Jackson Sts
Canal. St
Shober-Charqueville Lithographing Company
Charles Emmerich Feather Company
Strauss, Eisendrath & Drom
Center Man Killed By Wife During Domestic Attempt
W H Walker a 50 year old planter on a violent spree threatened his wife and child. She fled with the child and his pistol to her sister's home. At the doorway he attempted to seize her and she shot him dead.
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Center
Ala
W. H. Walker
Col. Mario harasses rebel leader Maceo for days in Cuba
Imparcial dispatch from Santiago reports Col. Mario harassing Maceo along the Tunas to Guaiman route for three days. A series of combats left Maceo with 20 losses while Spanish forces suffered one casualty. Baracoa hospital reports heavy Spanish casualties and Gen. Canellas among the wounded.
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Maprro
Imparcial
Santiago
Mario
Greene Arrested for Deposits After Bank Suspension
Peter W. Greene, president of the suspended Leadville savings bank, was arrested in Denver on charges of receiving deposits after suspension. Additional criminal complaints are expected.
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Denver
Peter W. Greene
Savings and Deposit Bank
Leadville
Judge Frees Maley as Shortridge Quits Over Verdict
Sunday in a saloon case Judge Cox acquitted James Maley Jr charged with sewing liquor. He criticized Patrolman Shortridge for weak evidence and Shortridge immediately resigned, with the officer’s dismissal from the force following promptly.
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Cox
James Maley, Jr
Washington-st
Shortridge
Colbert
Powell
Maley
Young Maley
Local notes from Danbury area spark reform club and court cases
A Danbury local Social reform club forms with labor members at 23 W Washington St. Temporary officers include President Milton Iarnham and Secretary J W Folger. Reports cover an Odd-fellows convention, crimes by John Doherty, Pearl Douglass suit against Citizens’ street railroad, Indianapolis money orders, and various court actions. Also lists marriage licenses and local advertisements.
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Milton Iarnham
J. W. Folger
Carl Steckelman
Mayumba
Africa
Gus Steckelman
Shelbyville
John Doherty
Doherty
Pearl Douglass
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Sahm
Indiianapolis
Baker
Henry C. Paul
Chilsoquie
Wabash
United States
Parkhurst Bros. & Co
Phenix National Telephone and Construction Company
Brrrus
Chas
Augusta Hartman
Mamie Gorinstein
John and
Mizzie Sanders
Isiddor
Elizabeth Schwenfeld
Lizzie Platt
Henry Buschmann
John Muir
Ellen Ballard
Harriett Kissell
Francis H. Lowry
Solomon Leeds
Hubert Riley
Katharine McGroarty
John A. Fitzgerald
Lottie G. Thomas
Henry FE. Williamson
Laura E. McKay
David H. Ganon
Sarah A. Lambert
Wm. J. Thompson
Malinda Pursell
James Hause
Viola Barton
I Edward Y. Halffin
Jennie Platner
John Ouston
Eliza E. Young
Sullivan M. Hilligoss
Nellie Cummins
Suburban Move Drives Vacant House Surplus
Real estate dealers report rising vacancies as buyers shift to suburbs where rents are low and homes affordable. The drift, aided by winter flats and new structures, could force rent cuts. landlords face street and sewer assessment costs while gas company office plans spur a possible $280,000 law library addition. Renters favor higher offices to avoid dust and heat.
Frightful Cleveland Disaster Repeat on Viaduct
Early Friday a streetcar on the Superior st viaduct escaped a turned on current after a motorman left his car to talk. The car surged toward the river, passengers fled, and Mrs. George Schneider, wife of the police court prosecutor, was badly injured with others lightly hurt.
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Cleveland
Superior St
George Schneider
Police Court
Murder of Mrs Dewitt Shocks Hometown in Kentucky
The body of Mrs. James Dewitt was found in woods near Grayson Kentucky six miles from town. She had a shawl tied around throat and face with marks of choking. Her husband, Dewitt, was arrested for the murder despite claiming innocence. He had helped search for her after she disappeared last week following a visit to his boarding house.
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Ashtland
James Dewitt
Grayson
Dewitt
Supreme Court Allows Hyatt 6000 in Breach Suit
The supreme court on Thursday affirmed an award of 6000 to Imogene Hyatt in a breach of promise suit against Albert Tucker of Miami county. Hyatt was lured to the city by an unknown man to a house of ill repute where two private detectives helped have her arrested to ruin her testimony. Judge Stubbs discharged her after hearing the circumstances.
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Supreme Court
Imogene Hyatt
Albert Tucker
Miami County
Mayor appoints Spencer as private secretary
Tse Sun notes Mayor Taggart names Herbert Spencer to the private secretary post with a $1000 annual salary. County auditor Hughes was suggested for the role but may lead the assessment department instead.
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Tse Sun
Taggart
Herbert Spencer
Hughes
Burglar Breaks Into Irvington Home Fails to Steal
A burglar entered the home of C. I. Gorsuch in Irvington at about 4 AM on Friday. He rifled the lower floor then began on the upstairs sleeping rooms but fled after Mrs. Gorsuch screamed. No valuables were taken.
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Merenaar
C. I. Gorsuch
Irvington
Missionaries Safe After Turkish Porte Prompt Action
Telegrams indicate American and other missionaries faced danger near Kharput and Bitlis. Minister Terrell and the British ambassador pressed the porte to protect lives and ensure safe passage for those wishing to leave. A Constantinople dispatch reports 20 villages burned and inhabitants massacred northwest of Aleppo.
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Kharput
Bitlis
Porte
Thev Wassacrex
Paris
Constantinople
Aleppo
Suits Brought Over Street Assessments on N. New Jersey Street
The Sun reports lawsuits against several property-holders on N. New Jersey Street to collect delinquent street assessments. Lawyer Henry Seyfried says ten days notice is not required. defendants argue proper notification was given. Delinquent payers may settle by paying the full assessment or face suits for the entire amount.
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N. New Jersey-st
L. Hinkle
Sun Office
Henry Seyfried
Yrecht Bros. New York
Ilinkla
Barrett Law
Seyfried
Mr. Seyfried
Lamof
Threw the Babe and Other City Notes
A New York report notes James Lynch, a dry goods clerk, threw a nine month old baby during a drunken quarrel with his wife. Other items include Joseph Murray being summoned to Washington to report on Alaska boundary surveys, reports of Alaska unrest downplayed, Debs planned at Union Station, and local notices on real estate and church events.
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New York
James Lynch
Friday
John L. Griffiths
Columbia Lincoln League
John J. Carriger
Central-ave
Andrew Shackel
James Darnell
Eugene V. Debs
Union Station
William W. Spencer
E. Walnurst
Twenty-second
Illnois
Hyde Park M. E
Wm. McNaughton
Glasgow
Scotland
Indiana
Board of Works
New Jersey
Highteenth-sts
Fielding
Chicago
Salvation Army
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Budther
Merrill Moores
Newt
Larding
Hendricks
DELL
Uncle Jerry
Will
Gus Roseberg
Threl
W. Washbington St
Breen
Mr. Lilly
Wmi
L. Elder
Law Library
Gov. Matthews
PrimaveLputa
Cuba
Academy of Music
Bert
Spencer
Hinister Terrell
Attorney Seyfried
Joseph Murray
Alaska
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