Peculiar Fletcher Will Triggers Court Fight Over Estate
Sheriff levied executions totaling 25000 on the estate of Mrs Elizabeth B Fletcher after her death. The case centers on a 19th century will leaving the estate in trust to Cyrus C Hines with successors named, affecting one third for the husband and creditors. Attorney Wishard argues creditors are entitled to satisfaction from one third of the wife’s property, a point previously upheld by Judge Howe and the superior court.
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Sheriff King
Elizabeth B. Fletcher
Fletcher & Sharpe
Bankera
Stoughton A. Fletcher, Jr
Ingram Fletcher
Thomas H.sharp
Harripop
Hines
Hugh H. Hanna
Edward F. Hodges
Albert W. Wishard
Milligan
Wishard
Fletcher
Howe
Euperior Court
Rebuttal Questions State Wall Prove in Cronin Case
In Chicago on November 23 the state plans rebuttal after Dan Donahue testifies for Kunze. Prosecutors will show O Sull ivan’s ice wagons largely in use until 1 am on May 5 and that Nie mans saloon saw witnesses present. Burke’s alibi weakens as Matt Donahue was away buggy riding, contradicting his earlier testimony.
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Cronin Casa
Chicago
Dan Donahue
Kunze
O’sullivan
Mulcahy
Hylands
Nieman
Burke
Matt Donahue
Donahue
Police seize pool hall patrons in gambling raid
A police force led by Capt. Broca arrested 17 men at Charles Stuckep's saloon on 304 S Illinois, charging them with gambling for shooting pontz on a pool table. Some received continuances while others faced the police court with Acting mayor Alford presiding. loaded dice were seized and Al Kerr evaded capture. Also reported is Hannah Southworth in New York facing sanity defense after murdering Stephen Pattus.
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Broca
Charles Stuckep
S. Illinois Sr
Alford
Cincinnati Enquirer
Stephen Mortineer
Wilbur Strick
John Carney
Kerr
Dom Pedro to spend winter in London says state dept
Washington November 23 The state department reports Dom Pedro will spend the winter in London. A curious point is the failure to receive replies to private dispatches sent to him.
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Waashington
State Department
Dom Pedro
London
Tio
Ballot Box Wood Remains in Jail in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports ballot box Wood remains jailed on November 23 as legal proceedings delay bail. The special dispatch notes he cannot obtain release, with ongoing questions about the case in the local criminal docket.
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Bubh
Cincinnati
Box Wood
Sunday church services list with multiple denominations
A Sunday services notice lists several churches and pastors including Church of Christ with Rev Haines morning service Shining for God and First Presbyterian with Rev Haines evening The United States of Brazil by Rev Hunter at Seventh Presbyterian morning Illustrious love evening Is marriage a failure Central Christian with Dr Lucas morning Heart desires evening Does the cread of Christianity need any revision Plymouth with Dr McCulloch morning The duty of love evening The ring of Andvori or the cures of the Nebelungan Fourth Presbyterian with Rev Whalton morning Jesus the perfect gentleman evening The changelessness of God's glory
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Church of Christ
Haines
First Presbyterian
United States of Brazil
Seventh Presbyterian
Hunter
Lucas
Plymouth
McCulloch
Fourth Presbyterian
Whalton
Jesus
Robbery by Executive: Carriage Co Vice President Stole 20000
Cincinnati dispatch reports R. D. Kyle, vice-president of Anderson and Harris carriage line, absconded with twenty thousand dollars. The young executive allegedly funded a dissolute relationship with Inez Gladie at Oxford female seminary and planned marriage after her education finished.
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Cincinnati
R. D. Kyle
Anderson & Harris Carriage Company
Inez Gladie
Oxford Female Seminary
Engineer Crushed After Revolving Shaft Accident
Goswen Indiana November 23 Special Peter Stamets 60 engineer of the incandescent electric light company was caught on a revolving shaft late Friday night his body was ground by the machinery breaking both legs crushing chest and arms yet he survives with possible recovery prospects
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Goswen
Ind
Peter Stamets
Incandescent Electric Light Company
Grand opera company at English’s Friday night draw
The Ludwig opera company played to a small crowd at English's Friday evening. Performances were grand with strong singing and instrumental work, notably Wearing o the green. An incident at the box office saw several advertising newspaper men demanding payment, which Ludwig settled in full at the Grand hotel. The piece on offer, Faola, will be at the Grand opera house November 26 and 27 with Duff comic opera company. scenery by Charles Graham.
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Ludwig Opera Company
Ludwig
Sullivan
Opsre
Mr. Ludwig
Grand Hotel
Drr. Ludwig
Indianapolis
Faola
Grand Opera House
Duff Comic Opera Company
Charles Graham
Harper’s Publications
Indianapolis 1889 Forecast Near Fair Weather
Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 24 hours ending 8 am November 2, 1889: fair weather expected. Light variable winds. No precipitation anticipated. Temperatures likely moderate with daytime warmth and cooler night chill.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
WIRE WHISPERS. New York maritime and more
A mixed wire roundup notes New York maritime department heads to the cabinet level. Sir Henry James testifies before the Parnell commission alleging the Irish land league is controlled by Clan na Gael. A Cedar Rapids man fatally shoots his wife then kills himself. Berlin plans a lottery to fund a monument to Emperor William. Rev. Talmage in Athens secures a cornerstone from Mare Hill where St Paul preached. Baltimore butchers Branier and Fisher in a fatal conflict. Fisher jailed. A Cincinnati ballot-box forger is arrested. warrants issued. Brazil’s peaceful revolution progresses as neighboring republics recognize the new government. A natural gas explosion in Pittsburgh injures two badly and six seriously. A child is killed and others wounded by a New York letter-carrier’s gunfire. he then attempts self-harm amid family troubles. An older Mormon incident reports a desertion plan thwarted. later, a letter was killed by Mormons and evidence surfaced.
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New York
Mare Hill
St. Paul
Henry Branier
John Fisher
Baltimore
Fisher
G. Wood
Cincinnati
Jibel
Harry Probasco
Senator Sherman
Brazil
Natural Gan
Pittsburg
Barbara Knoke
James Smith
Arman
Green
Green East
All Are Interested Frank Bird's Transfer Funeral Cars
A brief notice notes that Frank Bird's Transfer continues to offer funeral carriages at a great discount to the public, promoting affordable services for funerals. The item emphasizes ongoing price cuts and public availability.
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Frank Bird
Drugist Foils Confidence Trick at Massachusetts Ave
At 9 pm a pair of confident youngsters attempted the old change racket at Wm Haag druggist on 2 Massachusetts Ave. One boy bought cigarettes with a $10 bill and Haag gave $5 and $4.905 in silver in change. The other tried to reclaim the $10, but Haag identified the scheme and warned them to call on him in the morning at the police station. The pair fled. Haag kept the money and silver, and did not ride the patrol wagon.
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Wm. Haag
Massachusetts Ave
Mr. Haag
Artist No. 1
Blonrer + Buchanen
Offica & Ecuvenir
Dewi
Mersia
Flannar & Honimown
Iirvencastle
John M. Sweeny
Griststricken
Undertakers
Civil service chronicle attacks removal ordinance in city fire dept
The Civil-service Chronicle edited by Lucius B. Swift Louis Howland and others attacks a pending city ordinance that would give the council two thirds vote to remove the fire chief arguing it centralizes power and politicizes discipline. It contends Trusler and Thaiman seek to protect friends while Chief Webster faces blame for inefficiency.
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Civil-service
The
Civil-service Chronicle
Lucius B. Swift
Louis Howland
Trusler
Thaiman
the Chronicle
Lezé
Webster
Trusiar
Thalman
Strike vote seals miners stand at Brazil court vote
In Brazil on November 23 a mass convention of striking miners held a four hour session. A ballot showed 157 for holding firm against operators’ price, 117 against. The motion to continue the strike passed unanimously though some members warned they would resume work regardless of the outcome as cold weather looms.
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Brazil
Judge Taylor’s Saturday Decrees End Four Marital Unions
In Conoyata Ohio on Nov 29 Judge Taylor settled four marital disputes. Elizabeth M Barry won a decree and custody after proving her husband Thomas failed to provide for the family. Sarah Winkler and David Winkler led separate divorce outcomes while Elizabeth and Elijah Colton likewise ended their marriages. Minnie Hirdbaugh also divorced Henry Hirdbaugh after a long absence. A local club plans a building association to raise funds for a club house in about fifty months. Senator Betts spoke at the Tenth Confederate regiment reunion defending the South and rebuking the G A R.
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Minnie Dindbaneh
Snd
Henry Hirdbaugh
Fosse
Frank McCloud
Biwmtier
Amt
Conoyata
Brotherhood Contracts Splash Across Cincinnati Scout
In a chaotic Friday night scene at the Grand Hotel Cincinnati, John M. Ward spoke with Denny Boyle and Seery regarding the Brotherhood and league contracts. Ward claimed signed agreements exist and threatened stakes, while Seery denied signing any contract and said his past five years in baseball define him.
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John M. Ward
Ciscinpati A
Brotherhood
Denny and Boyle
Ward
Lesry
Sun
Indinapolis
Ewing
Cincinnati
Boyla
Denny
Ato Rusie
Severy
Billy Sanders
Andrews
Mciog
League
Sunman
Seery
Nlarera
John S. Rogers
Holliday
McPhee
Doin Montgomery
Boyle
Thay
PHE Sun
Charley Wood
N. Lilingis St
Ware
Ture Sun Eaid
Tha Larggae
Uenee
Missouri
New York
Bava Bean
Pat
Joss
Idias
Russell and stage feasts and varnish lore in 19th century satire
A Sun reporter recounts Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation detailing what props meals and drinks actors use on stage. The piece recalls the elder Booth champagne punch real liquor versus cold tea and cider and narrates eccentric anecdotes about hats, shoes, and a coffin purchase gone awry, with bitter humor on vanity and performance.
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Sol Smith Russell
Atd
Sun
Russell
Paris
Booth
Toby Belch
Pension Reports and White House Furnishings Unearthed
In a session with pension office chatter and election notes the text references a Tuesday Marina congress and a Republican majority contesting Democrats without protest rights. Separately Mrs Flarvisco, exploring the subterranean White House apartments, uncovers two antique mahogany Galinets tied to the mansion's early 19th century construction. The discovery details gilded facings and hidden basements, noting these pieces were stored for years before being located near the guardians’ doors.
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Slaine
Marina Congress
Yost 7
Maryland
Vite House
White House
Cummings Story of a Man Who Wanted the EB 211 Tender
Amos J. Cummings a Plymouth church lecturer for the Gresley monument recounts a humorous tale from his Tribune and Sun days. He contrasts excess with dignity, and a drunken coworker’s mistaken identity leads to a bartender demand, illustrating Cummings’s sharp humor and storytelling flair.
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Amos J. Cummings
Plymouth Church
Gresley Monument
Suneet Coz
Congress
Cox
Greeley
Cummings
The
Tribune
Sun
Atalf
Suan
Cashiar Wilson
Tell
Brim Hesh
Mr. England
the Sun
Mr. Cummings
Brotherhood disputes rock Indianapolis club scene
Boston interview excerpts quote Artie Irwin and Tim Keefe attacking Glasscock and Dinny over brotherhood contracts with the Indianapolis club. The piece notes stock shares, salaries, and trust in the new movement amid local political and social notices.
Slaughter at te-lay puzzles Bent Eau town
A garbled note from No. 20 West Wash-st. hints at a community mystery involving a local slaughter and a trial of six horned men. Text mentions horses, stacked corns, and odd phrases, but the exact events remain unclear.
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West Wash-st
Tony
An Enow Arden style tale ends in reunion after 15 years
Rochester reports a restless romance as a missing husband reappears after fifteen years, facing a long legal conflict over a dower claim and marriage in 1841 aboard a Montreal steamer. The couple reunites, while a Michigan tale follows of Nehemiah Dennis found alive after presumed death, reuniting with his wife in Genesee county.
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Rochester
N. Y
Enoch Arden
Suby
Offa N. Wilcox
Frederick P
Wilcox
Nellie Blackford
Wastave
Blackford
Montreal
Young Wilcox
Flint, Mich
Nehemish Dennis
New York State
Deanin
Nehemiah
Dennis
Henry
Genes
Libby
Sears
Missouri
Genesee County
Reed Abandoned For Speaker On First Ballot
A close friend of Tom Reed admits on Friday morning that Reed will not be nominated on the first ballot for speaker. If Reed cannot secure the post, his supporters may shift to Burrows of Michigan, altering early counting expectations.
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Washington
Tom Reed
Maine
Leretofore
Reed
Burrows
Michigan
Sentinal reporters key liquor case witness convicted
Renperter O Neill of the Sentinel acted as witness in two liquor cases in Judge Irvin s court. One defendant, Quins or Trigger, was convicted of Sunday liquor law violation and fined 12 plus 15 days. Testimony raised questions about money spent at Triggers bar. judge refused to allow it as political trap. Monotony noted in Crerin case. perjury arrest of a Hoboken man connected to disappearance case.
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Renperter O’ Neill
Sentinal
Irvin
Quins
Jne
Trigger
O' Neill
Buncay
Sentinel
Bargains on Overcoats and Suits at The Arcade
In this city a grand sale offers an entire stock of overcoats and suits at shopwide reduced prices. The Arcade advertises 16 percent off and touts exceptionally low values as part of a bold downtown sale.
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Stephen Pattus
Harry Clark
Lie Park
John Martin
Haag
Taem
Molly Suarpers
Honten &T
Thangs
Mendricks Uliich Weavse
Hendricks Club
John Montgomery
Denny, Boyle
Emmet Seery
Sam Heporer
Denny Eprih
Beery
ENO
GCO
Cadis
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Heaney County
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Heatiy
Kane
Mr. Rusesi
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Vala
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New York Hotel
Istc
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P Astor
Sam Devere
Sam
Ahos Cummings
G Glasscock
Artie Irwin
Boston
Glasscock
Tim Keefe
TE Glasscock
Dinny
Tinay Ba
Pew
City Life
Goard
Bigah
Indi Napolis
Walker Brigay
Smith
Loviea
Slultery
Maria Suiz
WL. B. Walls
Taylor
Dacsiber
Fort Waypear
W. J. Benner
Queen Vic
Dodge Taylor
Alder
Tin Clars
Misa Jane Ann Serobha
Bali
Indianenntia Abber Club
Flora Huntar
Wiaesist
Fa Iiananolis Orphan Aeginin
Enoch
Very Paine
Crerin Casa
Buadenbesder
Hoboken
N. J
Uronin
John H. Prigger
Ray P. O'Neal
Prigger
Bate
Sastron
fSpl
My. Bacon
Grover Cleveland
Campbell
Cleveland
Campell
San Francisco
Billy Dacey
Moniune Dane Forth
London Dispatches
Revolution
Progresa
Cube
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