Grinning Skeleton Identified as Miller. Wife to Inherit Life Policy
Indiana medical college used the skeleton of Charles Miller for dissection after Agent Hibbs confirmed Miller’s death at City Hospital and concluded the policy payout should go to his widow in Louisville Kentucky. Miller had deserted his family, worked as a cigarmaker, and kept his past hidden. The skeleton remains at the college.
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Hibbs
Base Insurance Company
Chas. Miller
City Hospital
Indiana Medical College
Fitzhugh
Wright
Miller
Louisville
Medical College
Power clash over streetcar electricity triggers fuse crackdown
The power company reports street cars draw double the contracted 600 horsepower. A 750 amp fuse is installed at the power house, frequently blowing and halting lines at Alabama Pennsylvania and Meridian streets, pressuring the street car operator to meet terms. Frederick Douglass lectures on race in Masonic Hall criticizing southern abuses. He cites mobs replacing lawmen and racially motivated violence against Black people.
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Alabama
Pennsylvania
Meridian St
The
Light and Power Company
Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Masonic Hall
South
The Player and Stowaway Troupe At Grand Theater
Lawrence Hanley and The Stowaway company perform The Player at the Grand with Willa Martin and Albert Taylor in Hamlet and Polonius roles. The review notes Parisian burglar lore, a nutmeg match scene, and a pile driver finale as the standout moments amid hoarseness and stage crowd energy.
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Toola
Spike Hennessey
Hennessey
Kid McCoy
Spike
Jimmy
Paris
Lawrence Hanley
the Grand
Mr. Banley
Hamlet
Willa Martin
Mr. Hanley
Miss Martin
Albert Taylor
Polonine
Moglish's
Newedin tour at Van Pets Patronized Union Co-Op
A fragmented notice notes a Newedin tour at Van Pets and references a cooperative union boundary tied to quality. The readable text hints at high standards and a notable event but details remain unclear.
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van Pets
Whiting Death Sparks Fear of Self Murder Club
Laportsz Indiana reports a Whiting resident William Odzier died of morphine poisoning amid a spate of twelve local suicides. Coroner's verdict cites morphine but townspeople fear a self murder mania with varied methods and tombstones marking the buried victims.
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Wm. Ozier
Whiting
Murderer's Benefit Ball Disrupted by Police Intervention
A mask ball at Tomlinson hall for Willie Reed, killer of Patrolman Berker, ended early when Supt Powell and Capt Campbell led officers to clear several women of ill repute. The event, attended by many from the night of the murder, saw dancers winnowed as police presence cooled the crowd. Public criticism followed over renting the hall for the affair.
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Tomlinson Hall
Supt
Powell
Capt
Campbell
Splann
Willie Reed
Berker
Oklahoma Statehood Convention Opens in Kingfisher
More than 800 delegates from 20 Oklahoma counties attend the statehood convention in Kingfisher with prohibition on partisan debate. A committee will draft a statehood bill and remain in Washington to lobby Congress through winter.
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Oklahoma
Kingfisher
O. T
Five Civilized Tribes
Indiana
Washington
Congress
City to Hire Hundreds for New Training School Excavation
The Commercial club and school board plan rapid excavation of the new training school on Sindlison. Hundreds of workers will be employed within days as registrations surge, while some critics blame Citizens' Street Railway for not supplying more labor. Over 1,200 have registered. about 200 secured work so far.
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Commercial Club
Aanual
Sindlison
Ciizens’ Streat Railway Company
Relief Committee of
E. North
Frankfort
I, Washington St
Jie
George
Washington St
Tex Suz
Haughville
Srightwood
Thief Steals Watches and Money During Night Break-In
A prowler broke into Tom Was touched home at 322 W New York St while he slept, snatching two watches, gold-rimmed spectacles, and $4. A relative mistook the intruder for Mrs Sheahan and allowed him to search the rooms.
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Tom
Tom Sheehan
Hig Home
New York-st
Deadly freight wreck near Coxnatum inflames Ohio rails
A rear collision on the Lake Shore road near Coxnatum killed three crewmen and injured two more. Engineer John Sohlinger and Fireman William Mehan perished, while Console W. Bark and Joel Maines died beneath engines. Fifty cars and both locomotives destroyed. livestock and merchandise lost. Survivors from Cleveland and Collingwood.
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Mississippi Valley Road
Lutcher
Joseph Fogarty
Matthews Casey
Coxntaut
Lake Shore Road
Atocs
Great Mass
Segineer
Joel Maines
W. Airk
Treln
John Sohlinger
William Mehan
No. 69
Sohlinger
Brehan
Cleveland
Collingwood
Governor to Mayors on Indianapolis East Line Dedication
The long distance line from Indianapolis to the east was completed and will be dedicated Tuesday afternoon. The first message will be from Gov Matthews to Mayor Gilroy in New York, then to Col Alemy in New Jersey, and finally to Chicago with Acting Mayor Swift. The line will be open to reporters and visitors from noon until 6 p.m. Temporary terminus is Bates House Club rooms. permanent quarters to open at 14 S Meridian St. Company officials say the line is easier than city to city calls.
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New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Fueed Sa
Gov. Matthews
Gilroy
New York City
Col. Aleamy
New Jersey
Seed
Dietith
Swift
Bates House Club
S. Meridian St
Fermbnars
Judges Stephenson and Brown Hear Circuit Court Cases
Judge Stephenson of Hamilton county sits in circuit court this week while Judge Brown handles Noblesville matters. The noted case of Ale Donald will esse climbs to the supreme court. The judge, described as firm though plain, presides over Lon Sentour versus Robert Sentour, a dispute over an overdue note and more.
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Stephenson
Hamilton County
Brown
Noblesvile
Donald Will Esse
Supreme Court
Geig
Lon Sentour
Robert
Memorial to Lowell Unveiled in Westminster Abbey
At Westminster Abbey the Lowell memorial was unveiled in the chapter house. Two stained glass windows depict panels and medallions honoring James Russell Lowell with images of angels, St Botolph, Sir Launfal, St Ambrose, and emancipation of slaves. Attendees included Ambassador Bayard and Lord Rosebery among others.
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Loweill
Westminister Abbey
Loxton
James Russell Lowell
United States
St. Botolph
Sir Launfal
United Kingdom
St. Ambrose
Bayard
Canterbury
Walter Besant
Herschel
Lord Rosebery
Coleridge
Peo
House of Commons
RIGHT MEN DROWNED ANOTHER VESSEL OFF FIRE ISLAND
A four masted schooner lies ashore at Smiths Point off Fire Island with nine men and a woman aboard. The vessel sits four feet under water while great seas loom. The life saving crew is attempting to shoot lines aboard by rocket but high surf limits rescue efforts.
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Islanp
Smith’s Point
Swampscort
Slass
Bangor
Maina
Egg Rock
Purdue DePauw football betting seen to cool
Local bettors show waning interest in the Purdue versus DePauw football game. Odds offered by Lafayette backers have faded, managers declined bets, and only even money is expected. Tickets and transport for the Thanksgiving game sell fast in Green Castle and Lafayette ahead of the contest.
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Lafayette
Purdue
Boilermeakers
Laisyette
Leary
DaPauw
DePauw
Lig
Mondey
Greencastle
Dynamite murders and anarchist arrests across Europe
A stream of revolutionary violence unsettles cities from Dublin to Barcelona. In Ireland Patrick Reid is killed amid dynamite intrigue, with John Mearns detained as a possible accomplice. Barcelona reports fifteen anarchists arrested over the Lyceum theater outrage leaving 30 dead, while Dunaryx notes police seizures and a found infernal machine. Caprivi and Caprivi received infernal devices with threatening notes, and the Meskelyne reports a magazine explosion near Ponta De Mattozo killing two British officers and three others.
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Dublin Castls
Heid
Reid
Barcatona
Lyceum
Barcelona
Dunaryx
Ch Empelom
CX Rec
New York
Meskelyne
Rio
Ponta
de Mattozo
Mowbray
H. M.S. Sirius
Tupper
H. M.S. Racer
Maskstyne
Testing the Fire Hose Across Eureka and Surrounding Stations
One section of Eureka Sterling and Callahan hose burst under a 180 to 200 psi test, while several other brands held. The Board of Public Safety expects bids for new hose next Friday after tests at multiple fire houses.
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Sterng
Callahan
Board of Public Safety
Leif
Sureka
Red Dot
Sterling
Baker
Cuscoms
Ats
Eureka Watch
Bahaergho
Tobia
Eac House
Webster
Barrett
American Jacket
Dig. Barrett
Stafford
Central Labor Union Expels Official Over Embezzlement
The Central labor union unanimously voted to expel W. J. A. Ross, the financial secretary, amid embezzlement charges. Fred Miller was elected to replace him, with a second audit revealing about eighty dollars defalcation. The union plans winter open meetings with all trades participating and social discussions.
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Central Labor Union
W. J. A. Ross
Fred Miller
Ross
Governor warns Roby clash and militia readiness
A Roby postponement is announced from the state executive office. The governor vows no Indian soil battle, with Private secretary Ning stating militia stands ready to intervene if Roby residents press a fight. The governor also reviews President O Malley’s past record for a pending supreme court case.
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State House
Roby
Ning
O’malley
Supreme Court
Mrr
Big Fire Destroys Gil City Block in Ow City
A blaze at Shields restaurant in Gil City swept an entire block from Railroad to Centre streets as winds roared. Logs valued at 160000 dollars were lost and three to four lives reportedly perished. Firefighters fought the flames through the early morning hours.
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Shields
Gil City
Railroad
Mvilmst
Rom Centre
Seymour Sts
Populist Convention Hints at Northwest Presidential Plan
F M A delegates from Virginia Kaneasy Nebraska Illinois West Virginia and others met at the Hotel Engliss Tusaday to discuss the People's Party prospects. H E Vaubeneck warned of failed repeal and unemployment while favoring a northwest presidential candidate and southeastern vice presidential choice.
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F.M. B.A
People's Party
Sam Sta Loss
Democratic Party
Congress
People’s Party
Iowa
Ansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Union
South
Cleveland
Thoss
Ragnanimous Mr Wright and the Police Court Fee
Police judge Stubbs was ill so D M Bradbury served as judge pro tem in a case where Nancy Henderson a poor colored woman with a sick child was arraigned for assault on Bilde Yates. The trial delayed by the sick child led to a small fine and a potential jail for nonpayment of a five dollar prosecutor fee which attorney Feibleman covered.
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Stubbs
D. M. Bradbury
Nancy Henderson
Bilde Yates
Radbury
Frank Wright
Bradbury
Attorney Feibleman
Mr. Wright
Three culprits pardoned by governor after review
The governor granted partial pardons to three inmates: Geo Richards of Tipton County for forging a 800 cent note in 1891. Mrs Ellen Martin of Dubois County for infanticide sentenced life in 1883. and Henry Hardy of Howard County for rape in 1887. Hardy was deemed of unsound mind. A petition with judge, jury, prosecutor and 2,000 citizens supported the pardon.
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Geo. Richards
Tipton County
John Pickett
Ellen Martin
Dubois County
Henry Hardy
Howard County
Tariff changes prompt opposition and 1896 forecast notes
The report lists tariff reductions and adjustments across multiple commodities including plate glass steel pig iron copper ore tobacco and cigars with mixed duties. A weather forecast for Indiana extends 36 hours to Nov 29 1896 noting nearly stationary temperatures with cloudy weather and possible clearing.
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Washington, D.C
Indiana
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