Origins of Thanksgiving in Early America
A humorous summarized tale traces the mythic origins of Thanksgiving from 1578 onward, mixing colonial misadventures with serious history. It highlights Frobisher and Wolsall aboard the Ayde, early North American emigration, Bradford’s Puritan era feasts, and the 17th to 18th century evolution culminating in Sarah Josepha Hale’s long campaign that popularized the holiday.
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Ayde
Newfoundland
Frobisher
England
North America
Mr. Wolsall
Ketcham the Bold Ex Attorney General of Indiana
A profile of W. A. Ketcham, former Indiana attorney general, highlighting his blunt personality, fierce litigation record, independence, and humor. The piece details incidents with state officials, his courtroom style, and notable prosecutions, noting he kept state funds unaccounted for none.
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Capitol
W. A. Ketcham
Ketcham
Hurty
State Board of Health
State House
Posey Seen as Ideal U S Senator Candidate in Evansville
In Evansville the town regards Frank B Posey as a model senator candidate due to looks kindness and likability. Villagers call him rank with friendly greetings on every street corner and children flock to share playful moments as Posey passes by, while mothers of Evansville would not leave their city to elect another candidate.
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United States
Frank B. Posey
Tvansville
Posey
Yen
Frank
Evansville
Dropped Dead Just as He Finished His Work for Bread
Franz Abel, an Australian artist, toiled on a small landscape to earn bread for his wife and child. After completing his final strokes, he collapsed and died. Though he has wealthy relatives in Europe, he did not reach out, hindered by pride.
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New York
Franz Abel
Abel
Europe
Capt English Receives Quail Gift From Captain William E English
Gov Mount and Secretary Wilson received a box of quails for thanksgiving from Captain William E English, who hunted in Scott county.
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English
Gov. Mount
Wilson
William E. English
Scott County
Wreck of the Safir Tells of Shark Attacks
Survivors arriving at Shields recount the Norwegian barque Safir capsizing in the Atlantic. Fifteen crewmen battled the sea and five were eaten by sharks while others drowned. Only five of the 15 survived until rescue.
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Shields
Eng
Atlantic
George W Steele talks candidly on Indiana seat
Washington November 24 Congressman Geo W Steele of the house ways and means committee and a leading candidate for the Indiana Senate seat with Senator Turpie says he has not announced his candidacy. He notes Indiana supports holding new territory gained in the late war and says there is enthusiasm for territorial acquisition. He hopes legislation can finish this winter without an extra session and sees potential financial measures but does not deem an extra session necessary.
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George
Washington
Geo. W. Steele
House
Ways and Means Committee
Turpie
Indiana
Shoreham
Thanksgiving Rail Traffic Heavier Than In Years
Thanksgiving travel spiked on the railroads with incoming trains crowded Thursday morning. Travelers filled Union tracks as crowds swarmed the stations and platforms in a busy holiday pattern.
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Union Tracks
Reign of Terror in Havana as Bandits Run Rampant
Havana and Guanabacoa descend into chaos after 400 desperadoes linked to the Nana toes band return from Ceuta. Civil police clash with footpads. two officers die. Civilians beaten, mob violence erupts. Canasi in Matanzas suffers famine as Juan Garcia loses seven family members to starvation.
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Havana
Key West
Ceuta
Civil Police
Guanabacoa
Weyler
Cuba
Reinast
Fernandez de Castro
Canasi
Matanzas
Juan Garcia
Thanksgiving Dinner Feeds 1000 Turkeys at Savannah YMCA
Savannah on Thanksgiving Eve hosted the Seventh Army Corps as church guests with the YMCA gymnasium hall stockpiled with turkeys. On Thursday the servicemen at camp received meals served by cheerful volunteers, with about 1,000 gobblers distributed.
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Savannah
Seventh Army Corps
Mental health cases hit as inmates adjudged insane
Lydia Collins, 47, declared insane for believing spiders sleep in her bed. Ennis Champ, 60, deemed sane but refuses meals at the workhouse, claiming poisoning. Misc items about Latest Style, Robestes and Blankets and Strawmyer & Nilius, 37 Monument-place. Feed your horse Jungs' Dustless Outs.
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Lydia Collins
Ennis Champ
Robestes
Strawmyer & Nilius
Ripper-like stabbings shock Amsterdam residents
In Amsterdam on Wednesday night two women were found stabbed and horribly cut and mutilated. The killings resemble the Whitechapel Jack the Ripper murders in London, with four earlier similar cases causing fear that the killer has crossed the channel into the city.
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Amsterdam
White Chapel
London
Americans Land 4000 Troops in Manila Archipelago
Telegram from Manila to the minister of the colonies reports 4000 American troops landing in the archipelago and two American warships proceeding to Iloilo.
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Madrid
Manila
Iloilo
Thanksgiving Market Bustles With Busy Morning Rush
The market opened with an unusually crowded scene on Thursday as last minute shoppers waited for Thanksgiving spreads. Turkeys, chickens, cranberries and other dishes sold quickly while bread ran out early. Dressed rabbit and fowl temptations drew crowds as vendors reported brisk sales all morning.
Poor Memory Cost Him a V in Court Contempt
Arch Greathouse, a witness in the Belle Franklin criminal case, was fined $5 for contempt after he told Judge Alford he forgot to appear on Wednesday.
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Arch Greathouse
Belle Franklin
Alford
Miss Stansberry's Funeral Held in Jacksonville
The funeral for Katie B. Stansberry, a nurse who died three days ago in Jacksonville Florida, was conducted Thursday at 3 p m under the direction of Ragsdale Long.
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Miss Stansberry
Katie B. Stansberry
Jacksonville
Fla
Ragsdale & Long
Unhappy Eva Bryan seeks separation from husband
Eva Bryan declares her husband David failed to stock the family larder and asks for separation. Lillie Wright seeks divorce and 2500 dollars alimony from Frank, alleging he struck her and called her names. Henry Krug, opposing his wife Mary, says she neglected to care for him when he was sick with rheumatism.
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Eva Bryan
David
Lillie Wright
Frank
Henry Krug
Mary
Hungry Boarders Stir at Mrs Martin’s Boarding House
Gordon Ambrose and his niece Jessie Hightowers, both of whom worked at 521 N Meridian Street boarding house, briefly controlled the home. After a breakfast dispute with Mrs Martin’s brother Ross Renich, a fight broke out. Ambrose and the niece were fined one dollar each in police court after the incident.
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Gordon Ambrose
Jessie Hightowers
Cox
Ambrose
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for the 36 hours ending 8 p m on Thursday. Warmer and fair skies expected. Thursday night and Friday slightly warmer with improving conditions. Temperature at 6 am Thursday recorded as 14 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Where's O Evans Soldier Hat Found Near Ohio Street
A campaign hat with the name O Evans was found in Charles Black’s yard at 516 East Ohio Street by Bicycle patrolmen Schroeder and Hauser. It lay beside a pool of blood. the owner could not be located. Witnesses reported two men with a soldier earlier that evening. The soldier, paid $80 to $100 that day, appeared very drunk. authorities suspect robbery and slugging by sharpers.
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O. Evans
Charles Black
Ohio St
Schroeder and
Hauser
Roller Skating Revival Rises in Indianapolis
A new roller skating rink opened Wednesday night in the Cyclorama building drawing a good crowd as Indianapolis embraces a winter fad revival.
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Indianapolis
Dinner Plan for the 161st Indiana Regiment
A letter from Col. Durbin says the 161st Indiana soldiers will eat turkey in Savannah. The president plans to visit the regiment on December 16.
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161St
Durbin
Indiana
Savannah
Marcy's Window Daily Bargains Sale Ad
Daily bargain feature at Marcy's offers a full meal for 15 cents. Woun's cafe at 38 and 40 Monument Place advertises the pricing. Local storefronts promote ongoing daily specials and neighborhood dining deals.
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Marcy
Woun
Monument Place
Black miners, armed Black workers patrol Pana streets
In Pana Illinois martial law marks Thanksgiving as armed Black miners working in mines clash with white strikers. Operators supply arms to Black workers to deter attacks, while residents stay indoors and merchants report normal business amid tension and suspicion. Mayor Penwell opposes troop deployments though miners remain armed.
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Pana
Brail
Pana Coal Company
A. A. Willitts Lecture Draws Large Audience
Under Y. M. management the A. A. Willitts lecture drew a large audience at English's opera house Wednesday night. Dr. Vets, over eighty, still draws hvnny natures with evident interest.
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A. A. Willitts
English
Opera House
Wilson Praises the Prison in Indiana Reform Move
Editor James B. Wilson, recently sentenced to two years in Michigan City prison for sending obscene letters through the mails, has returned to Indianapolis and praises the management of the prison. He signals support for prison improvements and discipline.
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Wilson
James B. ‘Wilson
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Dizzy Soldiers From 153rd Regiment Face Police Court
Two soldiers George Koehne and Jacob Duggin from the 153rd regiment, in a drunken incident, spent part of their pay to buy red wine, were sober by Wednesday night, and appeared in police court. They each paid a six dollar penalty to regain freedom.
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George Koehne
Jacob Duggin
153Rd Regiment
Whipped Husband Reward Over Thanksgiving Dinner
Benjamin Locke of 118 Douglas Street faced a workhouse case over whipping his wife during a Thanksgiving dinner. A reward of $10 was offered for testimony or evidence related to the incident. The fragment suggests legal action or local poverty relief measures surrounding domestic punishment.
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Benjamin Locke
Douglas Sr
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