Funeral Procession for Gov Hovey Begins Burial Journey
Mourners line streets as Gov. Hovey's funeral train departs the State House for a multi city journey. The procession includes Cameron's band, five military companies, officials, and relatives, with stops planned at Terre Haute Vincennes Evansville Mount Vernon before Thursday burial.
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State House
Minion Station
Washington-st
Cameron
Chase
Porter
McGinnis
Mannon
Col. Roberts
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Evansville
Court House
Mount Vernon
Nine year old Lena Marshesby not guilty of assault
Judge Cox clears Lena Marshesby nine year old neighbor girl of assault and battery in Indiana court after she was accused for a mumbletypeg game incident. Neighbor Charley Schell geil testified the act may have been an accident.
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Cox
Lena Marshesbky
Criminal Court
Lena
Justice Babich
Charley Schellgeil
Woodside
Sbe
Habibh
Indiana
Fire destroys Thompson-Houston carbon plant in Fremont
A major blaze in Fremont destroys the Thompson-Houston carbon plant the nation’s largest. The fire also reaches the McLean spike works, both losses listed with insured amounts. Thompson-Houston faces about 200000 dolar loss with 120000 insured, McLean spike works 50000 loss with 25000 insured. Alger of Michigan owned the spike building.
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Fremont
Thompson-Houston Carbon Company
McLean ‘Spike Works
Alger
Michigan
Spike Company
Appointments Made for Indian Lands Agent and Bermuda Consul
The president appointed M. R. Sulzer of Indiana as agent for allotment of lands in severally to the Indians under the 1887 act. W. R. Sullivan of Chicago was named consul at Bermuda. Sullivan formerly edited the Chicago Evening Journal and resigned due to ill health.
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Washington
M. R. Sulzer
Indiana
W. R. Sullivan
Chicago
Bermuda
Sullivan
Chicago Evening Journal
Boiscourt Lane Malpractice Suit Ends in Judgment
In Boiscourt Lane damage suit for alleged malpractice the court rendered judgment Wednesday morning against the defendants for 800 dollars after a week of proceedings.
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Lxpanon
Ind
Boiscourt-Lane
A Falling Wall at Franklin Blast Furnace
A wall of the Franklin blast furnace fell Wednesday afternoon. No one was hurt but the loss amounts to about $30,000.
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ComuneBus
Franklin
Brachmeir's Meat Market Ad Promotes Quality Meat
An advertisement touts Brachmeir's Meat Market promising the best kind of meat and directs readers to mail orders to 425 N. Illinois Street with delivery available to residents, urging prompt ordering.
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Brachmeir’s
Illinois Street
Still protesting as firemen clash over relief fund share
Bowen Merrill firemen allege unequal division of a 3090 relief fund balance. They criticize Sam Neal for a 15 dollar monthly raise and 500 dollars in relief. Dr Henry Jameson, who certified the division, is accused. Neal has a permanent brain injury and severe pain with weather changes. other beneficiaries face alleged intoxication and injuries from a coal hole incident. Ed Leach received nothing but wears a brace and struggles to climb ladders. All injured remain on active duty.
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Mousey
Bowen-Merrill
Sam Neal
Sin
Henry Jameson
Neal
Ed. Leach
Brush Electric Company may secure public lighting contract
The Brush electric firm has bought grounds on Ken tucky avenue to build power houses, sparking talk of an assured public lighting contract. If the city hires 400 or more lights, Brush would need larger quarters, and agents claim the new site signals preparation for a purchase, while Western Electric denies a forced deal though admits Brush could set terms if the city sticks with renting lights.
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Brush Electric Neht
Kentucky Ave
Brush Company
Pennsylvania St
Wunder
Western Electric Company
Chicago
Sun
Mrs Palmer Reports on World’s Fair Board Plans
Mrs Potter Palmer met with the president to present a full report on the Board of Lady Managers of the World’s Fair from formation to date. The board will seek monarchs and presidents wives support through a state department led appeal to secure women’s representation and work. Palmer notes the building is progressing with ornamentation by women, aiming to surprise the country.
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Pallmear
The
World's Wall Management
Washington
Palmer
Kansas paper backs Hill and Boles for 1892 ticket
The Atchison Daily Patriot, Kansas' oldest democratic newspaper, endorsed Hill and Boles on November 25 as the democratic standard bearers for 1892.
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Kansas
Torera
Atchison Daily Patriot
Hill and
Boles
Wilmington Bank Closes Amid Cash Stringency
The First National Bank of Wilmington, N C closed its doors on Wednesday due to a money market stringency and inability to meet demands. Depositors are reported not to lose any funds. The bank showed capital stock of 250000 and deposits of 600000. Large crowds gathered quietly outside the bank.
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Wilmington Bank
Wilmington
N. C
First National Bank
Winter imports brighten Indianapolis shops with varied goods
Flower bordered handkerchiefs and Christmas wares fill counters as spring importations open January first. Rag carpet effects and jetted imported boxes appear. gloves and trimmed millinery attract attention though tastes vary among shoppers. Coarse 67 cent flannel and 2.50 yard Bedford crepone fabrics headline value contrasts. A street chat notes a stylish woman with a full purse yet empty brain.
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Sit Metouanes
Allie Jty
Indianapolis
Gas Trust Case Showed Alleged Connections And Frenzels Involvement
The Augusta Nickerson versus Consumers Gas Trust case opened before Judge Taylor with testimonies from company officials and witnesses about gas connections. Nickerson testified he was advised to consult John Frenzel to obtain gas, prompting court laughter and questions on antecedent contracts.
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Augusta Nickerson
Conetmers’ Gas Trust Company
Taylor
Lamb
Hill
Ketcham
Kappes
Pickens and Browder
Nickerson
Bement Lyman
Lyuian
Hoy
Isu
Pickens
Schull & Co
Lam
Thei
John Read
John Frenzel
Five Thousand Dollars Awarded in Griffin Rail Case
The jury in Michael Griffin versus Panhandle railroad awarded Griffin $5000 in Judge Harper's court. Griffin, a boiler maker, was badly injured when a hammer head struck him about two years ago. He claimed the company failed to secure loose hammers as a safety rule. He initially sought $325,000. The verdict included a 19 page statement of the case. Thanksgiving in Washington. Government departments largely closed for the holiday preparation.
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Michael Griffin
Panhandle Railroad
Harper's Court
Griffin
Henry Spano
Postmaster General Awards Steamship Mail Contracts
Washington announces Postmaster General Wanamaker awarded steamship mail contracts for routes New York to Buenos Aires Havana to Mexico and to Central America to the Wardine steamers and to the Pacific Mail Line.
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Washington
Wanamaker
New York
Buenos Aires
Havana
Mexico
Wardine Steamers
Pacific Mail Line
Central America
Pointer Out as Winter Turns and Races Rise in Purses
Hal Pointer has been turned out for winter while Grand Rapids plans $25,000 in purses at next August meeting. Independence purses rise to $20,000 for races Aug 22 to Sept 3. OQV Von der Ahe signs 14 young players from the minor leagues. Eimmdorf gains pace records at Lexington farm sale.
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Hal Pointer
Mark Baldwin
Garfield Park
Shiloh
Fly Leaf
Norwood
Bob Francis
Red Prince
Grand Rapids
Nelson
American Association
Independence
OQV von der Ahe
de Louis
Frou Frou
Stockton
Cal
Direct
Eimmdorf
Lexington
C. d. Enright
Louisville
Fremont
Firenzi
Old Guard Celebrates Liberty Day in New York
On November 25 the city marking 108 years since British evacuation, the old guard raised the national flag at Fort Tryon and the Battery, received a salute from Fleet Regiment artillery, and reviewed at City Hall before Acting Mayor Arnold. A banquet at the armory closes the day. Nine offers for fairground sites were received from property owners.
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New York
Old Guard
Old Fort Firman
Central Park
Wendel
Batalion
Fleet Regiment
United States Artillery
Arnold
Jay Gould Contemplates Western Trip by Private Car
New York Nov 25 Jay Gould's private car is ordered ready for immediate use for a western trip. He is reported to be well enough for a trip over his roads and will probably leave Thursday night.
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Jason F. Gomirs
New York
Jay Gould
Thanksgiving notes and local court actions in city life
A mosaic of brief items reports banquets and receptions at Castle and Century Club, a saloon case fined ten dollars, insurance concerns, club assemblies, charity drives, school fund collections for the world’s fair, and public notices. Also noted are arrests, a high bushel price for corn, market closures on Thanksgiving, obituaries, marriages, and births among city residents.
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Pedge No. 65
Castlesal
Century Club
Nobscassett
Fred Lichtenaur
Board of Underwriters
Board of Public Works
Gov. Hovey
Turpie
Conquast of
Indiana
St. George’s Church
Morris and
Churchais
Truman Beeman
Tippecanoe Club
Ranger
Christ Church
St. Paul’s Church
Charles Arnold
Seventh St
Nellie Sturtevant
William Carter
N. Moerichan-st
New York-st
Hendricke Club
Tey
Jackson Day
Lee Miles
Women’s Exchange
Ilinoisst
J. A. Young
Jonesboro
Chas. Kennedy
New Market
Fred Mayer
Lake Station
Post Office
Sam
Marius Martin
Covington
David Wells
Lefayette
Jacob Sneaker
Huntington
J. L. Gossom
Madison
John A. Mack
Alford
Thornton
Louisvill
George Schnabel
Gus Rahke
Washington Sr
Schnabel
Rahke
Grand Jury
Charles Spaulding
Charles Lithenauer
John Taylor
John Ward
Lithenauer
Sue Ingersoll McWilliams
John Church Co
Cincinnati
George and
Kate Smith
Estella Callahan
California St
Lewis Ostermeir
Montana St
Hillside Ave
Alvin Hovey
Denison Hotel
Robert Jones
Fletcher's Institute
George Hicke
I. West St
James Walker
Mississippist
Harris process promises cheap gas at four cents per thousand
The Harris gas process aims to supply fuel gas for four cents per thousand feet, with a factory planned in Connersville and a later site in Indianapolis. Ex governor Proctor Scott hails the idea as ahead of its time, and local backers expect manufacturing to begin in Maysville and possibly the east end of town.
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Harris
Dwliius Hage
D. P. Irwin
Capt. Wildman
Conneraville Ind
Huston
Indianapolis
Maysville
Mr. Haag
Lam
Brouse
Layman
Domestic Menu Directions From a Historic Cookbook
Plain instructions cover boiled squash mashed with butter and salt and pepper velvet, oyster buttered bread sandwiches, sweet potatoes fried in a buttered pan, lemon pie with meringue, cranberry jelly moulding, creamed turnips with a milk sauce, mashed potatoes with butter milk and salt, a rich nutty cake layered with jelly, tomato soup with stock and vegetables, and a traditional French style turkey with pork fat and oyster dressing cooked in a kettle for hours.
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Vaiu
Dogs Taken for Wolves Cause Hill Country Mystery
A Kansas county reports a band of wild dogs misidentified as wolves. Withers camped near a rock hill and shot one of the animals. He recovered a dead dog, not a wolf, and traced the pack to a rock hill lair. The wild dogs numbered at least fifteen and likely arose from a stray.
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Kansas
GoopLaNap
Kas
Navy
Withers
Hels
Durmbers
Bookwalter's Thanksgiving Turkey Mix Up at Township Office
The Kenwood mayor, C. A. Bookwalter, faced embarrassment when a telephone misdial led the township trustee to believe a turkey order was for his home. A clerk with imperfect hearing connected him to the wrong recipient, triggering a prolonged mix‑up as officials argued the error and waited for a resolution.
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C. A. Bookwalter
Kenwood
Book
Charles
Freillon
Amsterdam
Savation
Middlin
Widdlin
Altho
Not Worried Brice Senate Unseating Not Likely
Washington reports that Senate action to unseat Senator-elect Brice of Ohio faces little support. Republican and Democratic members deem Brice regularly elected and resident status not in dispute. The issue rests with Ohio's legislature, doubt persists that Brice will be ousted. Fresh foreign facts accompany brief notes on global events and leaders.
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Senate
Ohio
Washington
Navy
Brice
Oduimany
Jones
Nevada
Nouy
Foraker
Mexico's Gould Dies as Bolivian treaty talks continue
Don Luis Auller known as the Gould of Mexico dies in Mexico City. The dispatch notes his wealth and luxury status. Separate Panama briefings outline Bolivia Chile treaty terms including Cobija sovereignty, Antofagasta transit rights, and Bolivia customs rights.
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Curiaco
Warren F. Leland Suesday
City of
Mexico
Don Luis Auller
The
Cleveland and Bos Omaha Bids for Democratic Convention
Omaha plans a strong bid to host the Democratic convention and expects Cleveland and Bosses to be nominated under favorable conditions. The piece blends local political speculation with a lengthy anecdote about an elderly Canadian heir named Billy Turner and his troubled history.
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Omaha
Neb
Cleveland
Boses
Nebraska
Towa
Mr Defrees Critiques Alley Closure Request
Mr Defrees in a Board of Public Works meeting criticized a contractor seeking to close an alley to store lumber during building work. He asserted no authority to grant the closure and called builders a nuisance, signaling public safety concerns and growing frustration.
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Defrees
Board of Public Works
Mr. Defrees
Warrant Issued in Assault Case in Feibleman Court
A warrant is sworn out against Jon Litter and W H Oliver for assault and battery in Justice Feibleman’s court. They were arrested Wednesday morning by High constable Sorters and appeared in court. Trial date not yet set.
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D. Duvall
Jon Litter
W. H. Oliver
Feibleman’s Court
Street Car Fracas and Frontrunning Wager Stir City Rail Talks
A local Democrat wagers the Citizens' street railroad will not gain a franchise before April and predicts leadership changes at the company. Frenzel’s presence prompts conductors to curb rule bending on the College avenue line, while Steele’s status remains unclear amid rumored job offers and possible reappointment.
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Citizens' Street Railroad Company
John P. Frenzel
Nany
Frenzel
Street Railroad Company
College-ave
Massachusetts Ave
Mast St
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State Board of Agriculture
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J G. Yous
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