A Day of Life in Old Indiana Rep
Charles Rathbone a Louisville businessman formerly of Princeton wagered himself against candy with Anita Bertrand a Louisville society belle about Bryan’s election Miss Bertrand claims victory and says she will marry him Portland Indiana November 22 Wednesday wind leveled oil field derricks damaged corn shocks and barns
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Old Indiana
Rep
Charles Rathbone
Louisville
Princeton
Anita Bertrand
Bryan
Miss Bertrand
Portland
Ind
Indiana Ledger Briefs Uneven County News Trolley Plans Rise
Hoosier items report Montgomery sore throats epidemic in the county. Fort Wayne seeks metropolitan police, Columbus hosts a failed chrysanthemum show, Wabash College marks 68th anniversary, and a flood of local incidents touches towns from Kokomo to Brazil.
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Indiana
Montgomery County
Quay Seeks White House Backing for PAM Brumm Post
Former Senator Quay visited the White House on Thursday to press ex-Representative Brumm for the director of the bureau of engraving and printing. After meeting with the president he spoke to press about the claim and prospects.
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Washington
Quay
White House
Brumm
He Envisions Senate Return With Strong Legislature
He expressed confidence in reclaiming a senate seat stating he has the majority of the legislature without doubt. He emphasized strong support and anticipated a favorable path to reentry.
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Senate
Indiana fanciers plan grand week long show at Tomlinson hall
Capt James Tobin president of the Indiana fanciers association announces a week long exhibit the greatest ever featuring poultry pigeons dogs pet stock Belgian hares and a combined show. He credits 23 years of shows and notes the event will be judged by score cards to educate the public on the state’s large industry.
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James Tobin
Indiana Fanciers’ Association
Tomlinson Hall
Tobin
Indianapolis
New York
Gaston
Fire Traps Home as Wysong Residence Burns in Mud
The home of George R. Wysong at Central Avenue and Thirty-eighth Street was destroyed by fire on Thursday noon. The family was away and the origin is a mystery. Loss estimated around $3,000. Firefighters faced mud as horses pulled out chemicals. delays hindered response.
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George R. Wysong
Central-ave
Thirty
Eighth St
Central Ave
Corn Price Fluctuates To 47 Cents Then Closes At 45
Chicago traders saw corn swing on the Board of Trade Thursday with an opening at 45 cents, spiking to 47 cents before brokers reacted, and it closed at 45 1/2 cents, matching Wednesday’s level.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Funeral of Charles H Hoyt to be held Friday
Funeral services for Charles H Hoyt the play wright will be held on Friday. The report notes his death and funeral arrangements.
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New York State
Charles H. Hoyt
Nebraska Supreme Court
State Board of Transportation
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Safer Cure claims
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior internal remedy for catarrh and throat issues. It contrasts tablets with sprays and opiate laden syrups, cites Drs Ramsdell Wainwright endorsing safety for all ages, and notes the 50 cent full-size price with a free informational booklet.
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Stuart
Ramsdell
Wainwright
F. A. Ce
Mich
Victory for unionists in British court pace skirmish
London reports a court ruling dissolving the injunction of the Taff Vale railway company against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. The judge held the action for picketing and damages through picket vigilance should not proceed. The company plans an appeal to the House of Lords.
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Taff Vale
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
House of Lords
Nine Hundred Men Locked Out at Plane Harvester Works
In West Pullman a wage cutting dispute triggered a lockout of 900 workers at the Plane harvester manufacturing company. Grievances over the new wage system led to a serious clash in the works.
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Chicago
Plane Harvester Manufacturing Company
West Pullman
Conference Call For Smaller Cities Dec 6
William Fortune acting for the State board of commerce calls representatives from smaller towns to a meeting at the Commercial club assembly room on December 6. The gathering seeks improved city governance and requests to the legislature.
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William Fortune
State Board of Commerce
Commercial Club
A Divines Divorce Sparks in Indiana
In Muncie Indiana on November 22 Rev James Lahey a Methodist preacher was granted a divorce from his wife who has been absent since a trip last summer During a Lake Huron voyage she allegedly fell for Captain James Leath of the boat Fred Kelly They eloped and have not appeared since Church society is stirred by the scandal.
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Muncie
Ind
James Lahey
Minstrel Al Field to Testify in Sells Divorce Case
Columbus November 22 Al G Field the minstrel will testify for Peter Sells in a divorce case Warry Cross brother in law of Louis Sells testified that William Gott once left the Sells home without speaking to Mrs Sells Jim Watson a colored porter testified that on the Fourth of July Mrs Sells asked why he had not visited and he replied he had seen reports of men shadowed at the Sells residence and did not want to appear in papers as a married man
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Columbus
al G. Field
Peter Sells
Warry Cross
Louis Sells
Peter
Sells
Mrs. Sells
James Watson
Jealousy Attack Leaves Servant Woman Burned in Bellevue
In New York on November 22 Lena Schecka a servant girl lies injured in Bellevue hospital after a jealous attack. Police arrested Mia Max Wolf a former employer now charged in the assault. The victim suffered acid injuries to her face and body as the case unfolds.
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New York
Lena Schecka
Bellevue Hospital
Mia
Max Wolf
Track Elevation Hearing Set For Saturday
Saturday oral argument on the demurrer to the track elevation suit will be heard by Judge Carter of the Superior Court.
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Carter
Superior Court
City to condemn five Washington Street buildings
Building inspector Bedell says a smoke consumer may be needed for Tomlinson hall and that the Board of Works should be notified. He also recommends condemning five one story buildings at 414, 416, 418, 420 and 422 Washington Street owned by Samuel E. Perkins.
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Bedell
Tomlinson Hall
Board of Works
Washington St
Samuel E. Perkins
Divorce Granted in Haverstraw Brickmaker Case
Judge Gaynor grants Elizabeth Peck absolute divorce from John Peck, noted millionaire brickmaker of Haverstraw. Alimony set at $1,000 yearly.
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Nyack
WN. Y
Gaynor
Elizabeth Peck
John Peck
Haverstraw
Fruit and grocery price list from a historic market page
A fragmented price catalog lists fruits vegetables and groceries with per bushel crate box and per pound prices. Items include cranberries apples bananas lemons oranges pineapples grapes strawberries cherries standard and special sugar grades coffee oysters seeds butter and live poultry among others.
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Fort Wayne
Metropolitan Police System
Plainfield Christian Church
Carl Liebig
Shelbyville
Big Four
L. BE. & W. Railroads
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Crawfordsville
Harry Nading
Flatrock
Elwood Ray
Elwood
William George
Kosciusko County
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Laporte
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Terre Haute
Harry
Blazer
Kokomo
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Qiverstreet
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Franklin
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Logansport
Central Union Telephone Company
Huntington
Charles Phe
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Marion
Rom
Hensley
Anderson
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Burke
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Vandalia Track
Brazil
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Penville
Labber
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Galloway
A. W. Goshorn
George
William
Smith Goshorn
Gauntt
Blakely
Boston
Trinity Catholic College
Cardinal Gibbons
Mexico
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Hans Schuler
Queens County
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Rochester
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Teresa
Emrick Waldo
House Committee
London
Lax
CU Gore
Phil Joseph
Havemever
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Oxford
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Reces BC
Nets
Havemeyers
Henry Tetlow
Hoyt
Children’s Union
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Tomor
Phil. Joseph
Granger
Chas. Maguire
W. Wash
FUNNY
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City Markets
California
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Groceriee
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Empire A
Ideal
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