Love and deceit surround famed diamond thief Hawley pursuit
Bert Hawley alias Br J Hawley alias Newell alias Bicknell alias Lewis, known as the king of diamond thieves, is returned to New York to face larceny charges over a $210 hotel theft. Florence Ehrhart of Cleveland, initially accusing him, pursued a scheme to gain his release by professed love, but investigators found Hawley was not the diamond thief and had long been a friend of the Ehrhart family.
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Curcaco
Bert Hawley
BR. J. Hawley
Newell
Bicknell
Lewis
New York City
Hawley
Florence Ehrhart
Cleveland
Farnsworth
Strible
Ehrhart
Bert
Chicago
Question of Parochial Schools Sparks Canadian Crisis
Winnipeg reports rising tensions as Canada nears a plan to compel Manitoba to restore Roman Catholic parochial schools. Premier Greenway resists, with Dominion forces expected to back restoration, risking prolonged conflict and possible push for a crown colony independence.
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Mny
Canada
Woinnepeg
Ino Canada
Pariament
Manitoba
Witc
Greenway
Do Nothing Game Dominates House Strategy
Democratic sources say Republicans plan a restrained early session with Reed guiding the house without fights over financial or take questions. Southern Republicans caucused to back a slate, while a senate reorganization plan awaits a working majority. Chicago reports W J Campbell warns $75,000 is needed for the national convention.
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Waashington
Reed
House
Senate
Chicago
W. J. Campbell
Ilinois
Rving Pearce
Campbell
Pearce
Olin Dispute Splits Butler Artillery Ahead of Thursday Game
Tensions rise as Somerville replaces Nelson Olin for Butler's big football match. Olin's supporters accuse authorities of disciplinary overreach after a Chicago game dispute. Harry Olin warns his brother may not play again while fans plan to back Olin or Butler at the armory and grounds.
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Light Artillery
Somerville
Nelson Olin
Artillery
Butler
Olin
Chicago
Armory
Harry Olin
Puiler
Taceu
Bob Navin
NLS
Cleveland to decline a third term says Benedict
New York November 27 Er C Benedict longtime confidant of President Cleveland states the leader will not accept a fourth nomination and plans to retire from public life after his second term He claims Cleveland does not want a third term and would not be persuaded to run again He also notes a world tour planned with a traveling companion chosen by Cleveland
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New York
Er. C. Benedict
Cleveland
Benedict
P Ibave
Amateur Skeet Championship Atternmoots Near Endurance
Two thousand sparrows used in a morning skeet event under North-end shooting club management. Martin and Ileikes led early rounds with multiple birds in various events. 20-bird contest incomplete at 1:30.
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North-end Shooting Club
J. A. Abakin
Ile
Rolla
Martin Hie
Ted
Rat Dn
Martin
Tiron le
Martin, Dando
Ileikes
Norton
R. Rike
Voris
Dando
Hilcikes
Lockwood
Helkes
Rilke
Griffin
Ghostly Specter Haunts New Jersey Road at Night
In Lambertville New Jersey on November 27 a ghost with long white whiskers is said to stalk the road between Washington Crossing and Titusville. Hundreds report sightings as armed locals chase the apparition, frightening women and children.
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Lambertville
N. J
Washington Crossing
Titusville
Bucey
Gas Shortage Sparks Early Winter Hardship
In Woodruff Place and surrounding areas a gas shortage triggers tension as residents report minimal supply. Long term contract customers threaten suits while monthly buyers switch to wood and coal. fear of gas shutoff grows as winter nears.
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Yeshience
Woodruff Place
Pip Arms
Coal Anl
Directors Meet on Franchise Talks at Denison Hotel
The Citizens' Street Railroad Company directors met at the Denison hotel on Wednesday. Attendees included McKee and Verner, eastern magnates, who said the session was routine with no public interest. Verner added the firm is not yet prepared to offer a city franchise but expects one in due time.
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Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Denison Hotel
Messrs. McKee
Verner
Temperance push aims to sideline Nicholson in Ohio drive
Republican backers in Indiana hope to deter S. E. Nicholson by funding a temperance revival in Ohio. Organizers raised about $6000 to lure him across state lines, betting the campaign will keep him away from Indiana while the political battles unfold.
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S. E. Nicholson
Ohio
Nicholson
Indiana
Ohio Fund
Turkish foreign minister says Dardanelles passage allowed for foreign guards
Nov 27 Constantinople dispatch says Tewfik Pasha told British ambassador Currie the porte will issue orders permitting passage through the Dardanelles for extra guards and ships demanded by Britain Russia Italy and Austria for safety of foreign nationals amid street rioting. A Ezveroum Times report claims massacre occurred by order of central authorities in Constantinople with corroborating evidence.
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Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
Currie
Porte
Dardanelles
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
Austria
Lonpos
Times
Ezveroum
Chili Loan Reported to Reach 830 Million
A report states Chili plans to raise a loan of 830 million. BuEnos Ayres is linked to Nos. 27 in the document.
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BuEnos Ayres
Springfield Woman Fails to Meet Suitor in Pittsburg
Alta Weaver of Springfield Missouri travels to Pittsburg to meet J R Selig of Laporte Indiana after a year of letters from a matrimonial paper. Selig promised to meet her at Union station but did not appear. Weaver boards a Panhandle train west in sorrow.
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Pittspurs
Alta Weaver
Springfield
Pittsburg
J. R. Selig
Laporte
Ind
Union Station
Selig
West
Insurgent Victory at Fort Guinez Miranda
Havana reports say Cuban insurgents captured the fort at Guinez Miranda after a defense by 40 Spanish soldiers. The loss boosts insurgent momentum in the campaign.
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Havana
Guinez Miranda
Otis Skinner and other acts at Grand and Empire theaters
The coming Otis Skinner engagement at the Grand this week opens with a Thanksgiving matinee of Elis grace de Grammont and includes Villon the Vagabond with matinees Saturday, plus Mamet and The Merchant of Venice followed by Katherine and Petruchio. Park hosts A Money Order with an Ohio-set tale of labor and capital. Empire features an amateur bill with Howard and Perksley Clint Stanley and others.
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Otis Akinner
Ilis Grace de Grammont
Otis Skinner
Katherine and Petruchio
Gule Walters
Ohio
the Empire
Gus Hill
Howard and Perksley
Clint Stanley
David Hedges
Johnny Ray
John Witzel Struck by Fractious Horse
John Witzel aged 85 was thrown from his wagon by a fractious horse at 18 South Meridian Street around 1 PM Wednesday. He sustained a severe head injury with brain concussion and a deep scalp wound. Dr. Dunning attended and moved him to his home at 40 Wallace Street. death may follow.
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John Witzel
S. Meridian St
Dunning
Wallace St. Ife
Schlatter Locates In Jennings Kansas Healer Registered
Frances Schlatter the divine healer registered at the Revere House in Jennings Kansas on Monday. He remains near his room and has seen few visitors.
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Kansas
Jennings
Kas
Frances Schlatter
Revere House
Mixed Goods and Ads Card from City Storefronts
Local ad list promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative large bottles at 50 cents and Hood Frames summer fronts. John M. Lilly and Frank Butts advertise $1.00 items including Fine Cabinets. J H Clark at 66 Washington Street mentions citywide store connections and a short time offer with telephone 1791.
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J. H. Clark
Washington St
Uncle Jerry Pan Cake Flour Package Size
Uncle Jerry's Pan Cake Flour is sold in 2 lb packages.
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Uncle Jerry
City doctors resist helmet rule with low pay dispute
Four young doctors at the City dispensary threaten to quit rather than wear helmets like policemen. Drs. Dunning Booz Clark and Darnell cite wages of 87 cents daily after board and streetcar costs. They question whether the administration will provide free streetcar transport to see patients.
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Drs
Dunning
Booz
Clark
Darnell
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m on November 28 calls for warmer temperatures and fair conditions. No precipitation is expected with light winds.
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Indianapolis
Near tragedy from faulty furnace gas at Park Avenue home
Charles D. Johnson of Metcalf and Johnson and his family escaped asphyxiation after fumes filled their Park Avenue residence. A servant girl alerted the household at breakfast, while a similar gas leak affected W G Sales at 127 Brookside Ave. In both cases lingering gas caused illness but no deaths.
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Charles D. Johnson
Metcalf & Johnson
Johnson
Parkave
Ross
Mr Johnson
Lierbert
Mr. Johnson
Ife
Dr. George
Jameson
Election for state board of agriculture candidates named
The state board of agriculture election set for January 7 with several candidates in the field. W B Holton of Indianapolis declines re election, Horace Woods and Alliam Nowland seek to succeed him, Miason J Niblack to run from Knox county. Seven terms expire with incumbents Robi Mitchell Jas B McCoy W W Stevens J W Lagrange C B Harris Aaron Jones and J I McDonald.
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State Board of Agriculture
W. 2B. Holton
Indianapolis
Horace Woods
Alliam Nowland
Howland
Miason J. Niblack
Knox County
Robi. Mitchell
Jas
McCoy
W. W. Stevens
J. W. Lagrange
C. B. Harris
Aaron Jones
J. I. McDonald
Christ Church to Choose New Pastor After Ranger’s Death
The Christchurch vestry plans to meet within a week to elect a successor to Rev. Mr. Ranger, who died in Minneapolis. Nine ministers are under consideration, with names kept private. a decision is expected within about two weeks. Bishop White has led services since the pastor’s death.
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Christ Church
Christchurch
Ranger
Minneapolis
Bishop White
Electric Car Strikes Man. Fender Saves Life
An electric car struck C. W. Auburn at West and Sharp streets on Tuesday, badly bruising him. Dr. Stanley dressed his wounds and Auburn was taken to his home at 448 Delawarest. He did not see the approaching vehicle and stepped into its path.
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C. W. Auburn
West and
Sharp Sts
Stanley
Delawarest
Mantels and Grates Offered at 66 E Washington St
Local listing for hardwood mantels and grates available at 66 East Washington Street. Contact Lilly for details and pricing.
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Dno. i. Lilly
Died in a Deserted Shanty at Dalton Canyon
Enoch Willing, an aged hunter and trapper from the Willing family of Philadelphia, was found dead in his bed in a ramshackle shanty at Dalton canyon, 14 miles from Pomona. He had lived in poverty and was buried by charity in the canyon. He had sailed the world after running away from home and settled as a hermit in Man Gabriel canyon.
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Pomona
Cal
Dalton Canyon
Enoch Willing
Willing
Charity
Philadelphia
Nadward Willie
John Jacob Astor
New York
Man Gabriel Canyon
Various Local Notices Drift Through a Busy Marion City Page
The Marion city column reports a mix of events including a funeral for Mrs Sletcher A near Millersville, a federal counterfeiting case against Piero Bartatome, and a gasping raft of notices about loiterers fines and local incidents. It notes a Lincoln relief society formation, a banqueting Republican club gathering, and multiple marriage license listings alongside petty arrests and municipal actions.
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Sletcher A
Millersville
Piero Bartatome
Diedian
Richmond
Nun
August
Virgindaave
Thesday
Washington Ave
Waitlyachine Society
Furniss
Treasury
Committee
Goiiknox
George Colne
Harmon Everent
Sxcelsiorst
Ife
Tim
Sergeant Corrigan
Oifber Walker
Republican Clubs
Marion County
Commercial Club
Childs-Drexel Printers
Colorado Springs
West St
Charles Smith
Ed Tyler
al Lintner
W. Washington St
Order of Lincoln
James R. Carnahan
RR. W. McBride
Caleb S. Denny
Supreme Messenger
James J. Ross
Cox
Charles Howell
T. B. Bowers
John Albrecht
Ninth-st. Murphy League
Ninth-st
Columbia
M. J. Fanning
Michigan
Jacob Steinmetz
Breiss
John
Mary Fries
Joseph
Emelia Sanger
Mark and
Delia Fitzgerald
Martin and
Elen Connor
Geo
Mollie Rhodes
Marbiack
Edward N. Porter
Hattie Gertrude Bundy
John Sanson
Eva Mary Shoemaker
Earl Ogden Mattocis
Leila Rice
Chas. Knarzer
Louisa Deschler
Geo. E. Coston
Minnie Woods
Thos. Kane
Mary Meehan
Henry C. Moore
Ella Vohrneder
Bernard J.T. Jeup
Hkmma Dithens
Lawrence B. Evans
Stella Keller
Peter C. Kohler
Freda Klotz
Chas. A. Wells
Daisy I. Yerkes
Nelson Gilbert
Minnie G. Lindsay
Joseph Kafader
Louisa Culmann
Richard B. Kirby
Minnie M. Christerson
Wm. Morris
Anna Smith
Chas. A. McKnight
Minnie J. Branham
Samuel Murphy
Elizabeth N. Todd
Edward Taylor
Myrtle D. G. Long
Assault at Post Office Corner Involves Two Indianapolis Executives
I. A. W. Davis vice-president of the Indianapolis water company says Walter Kessler vice-president and manager of Romani stone company assaulted him near the post office corner Monday night. Davis was confined to bed with head pain and nervousness though not seriously hurt. Kessler claims Davis insulted him and says he slapped the face after demanding an apology. Davis says a heavy instrument was used, and the matter will be taken to court.
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I. A. W. Davis
Indianapolis Water Company
Walter Kessier
Romani Politic Stone Company
Alabama St
Kessler
Davis
Wessler
Postoffice
Ife
Tie
Ogsler
Harvey Bates
Water Company
Harvey
Romona
Mkeysler
Edenharter
City Officials Jabbed at Marion County Medical Society
The Marion county medical society adopted resolutions Tuesday night urging hospital improvements. They demand an external laundry, a modern amphitheater for clinical instruction, expanded wards, removal of unsuitable buildings, and a higher annual appropriation.
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Marion County Medical Society
Emperor William as potential arbitrator in Venezuela dispute
Washington November 27 The name of Emperor William of Germany is mentioned as arbitrator in the British Venezuela dispute if Lord Salisbury’s answer to Bayard proves favorable to arbitration indicating a possible mediation by the German ruler.
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Emperor Billy
Washington
William
Germany
Venezuela
Lord Salisbury
Bayard
Fatal fall from a horse claims Griffin Johnson
Griffin Johnson son of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnson died from injuries after a fall from his horse on Monday in Los Angeles. The report notes the fatal accident occurred Wednesday with medical attention following the incident.
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Los Angeles
Griffin Johnson
Albert Sidney
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