The Columbie Club A Rising Nationally Renowned Group
The Columbie Club grew from a small beginning in the city to national renown and financial success. Founded after Harrison’s campaign, it became a permanent organization, incorporated with 300 shares at 100 each. It has about 50,000 in property, shares valued at 850, a Circle area club house bought for 25,000, and 15,000 for an adjoining lot. Annual dues of 20 sustain expenses and upkeep.
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Columbia Ioluis
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
C.C. Foster
Fime
Circle
Columbia Club in Indianapolis A Republican Hub
The Columbia club, a Republican oriented organization in Indianapolis, showcases a furnished clubhouse with parlor dining and reading rooms. It hosts a gallery of art, a furnished auditorium, billiard and card rooms, and strict rules including no gambling and no Sunday games. Notable members include Gen. R.B. Pierce and Eli Lilly, with President Harrison and Rutherford B. Hayes as honorary members.
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Olumbia Club
Harrison
Ianapolis Art Association
Evex D. Grover
Liu
T. C. Steele
Anchorage
H. Chase
Siren
Wink House
Rulca
Columbia Club
Minnerpolis
Columba Club
Fuhoge
Woking
Republican Party
Gordon
S. Meridianst
Moses G. McLain
Gen. R.B. F. Pierce
H. H. Hanns
Smiley N. Chambers
Indiana official vote totals and upcoming Sun contest update
The state canvassing board released Indiana results with Democratic leads across offices. It notes anticipated Tar Sun ballot contest rulings within days, as Time Scn will publish updates and Tur Lux will not answer by mail.
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Indiana
Hoosierdam
Cleveland
Harrison
Matthews
Chage
Nye
Shockney
Myers
Jones
Henderson
Coons
Plurality
Gall
Scholz
Smith
Ferrell
Supreme Court
Kloon
Haywood
Vorks
Henry
Chia
Bureau of Statistics
Peelle
Thompson
Supreme
Uackney
Ailer
McCaba
Elliott
Toward
McBride
Reinhard
Cavins
Gavin
Baker
Davis
Black
I Otz
Fox
Ross
Crumpacker
McCabe
Tar Sun
Timm Sun
Tur Lux
Central labor union endorses boycott and labor reform plan
At a Monday night meeting the Central Labor Union endorsed the boycott against Hauk Brewing Company of Cincinnati and moved to draft bills for the upcoming legislature. It also resolved to close barber shops on Sundays and heard a decision by Judge Howe about conductors on street cars. A grievance from tailors urged employing women and girls at piece work in city clothing stores.
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Central Labor Union
Hauk Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Howe
Tailors’ Union
French Ministry Resigns Over Burial Controversy
Paris November 20 The French cabinet has resigned after a 15 vote defeat in the deputies over a motion questioning Baron Retack's burial. The ministry's weakness was long noted and M. Loubet delayed the climax during discussions of press bill changes. Henri Brigon is likely to succeed Loubet.
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Paris
Haga
M. Loubet
Marquis la Ferronais
Baron Retack
Henri Briggon
Loubet
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity
Generally fair and slightly warmer today as a storm center approaches from the northwest. A much higher temperature awaits in its rear. The high remains east of the Mississippi with central Indiana in its warm airflow.
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Indianapolis
Mississippi
Indianapoita
They Fought a Duel Between Cronk Men in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana on Sunday John Kelly quarreled with Louis Watkins of Francisco a nearby town. After a drinking bout they agreed to duel with shotguns at close range. Kelly's gun misfired and Watkins shot Kelly fatally. Kelly was brother to Evansville officer Michael Kelly.
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Evansville
Ind
John Kelly
Louis Watkins
Francisco
Kelly
Watkins
Michael Kelly
Running Ball Blast on Indiana Ave. Gambling Raid Tale
Gus Rahke, alleged proprietor of an E Washington street gambling place, fled the city after a police raid last Saturday. He arrived Sunday and spoke with a superintendent, who vowed to continue crackdowns until the operation is broken up. Nearby on Indiana Avenue a large crap game reportedly thrived near Tennessee Avenue, with two patrolmen nearby as lights flickered and activity resumed after their departure.
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Gus Rahke
E. Washington St
Gus
Spt
Colbert
Indian Cave
Tennesseast
Trial headlines and hat mixup in old New York case
The Briggs heresy trial opened in Cincinnati with 114 ministers and 94 elders, Dr Bliss presiding as moderator. Henry P. Smith’s charge was sustained, while a third character will be approved. Judge Miller misplaced hats during a breakfast mishap, leading to a playful mix up resolved by a bellhop’s aid.
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New Dor
Briggs
Smith
Asia
New Yenr
Charles A. Briggs
Old Scotch Presbyterian Church
Jon C. Bliss
Driggs
Cincianati
Henry P.smith
Lane Theological Seminary
Charac
Divorce Granted After Sun Report of Husbands Infidelity
Florence Gothe was granted a divorce from Charles on Monday after the court asked when she last heard from him. She learned of his police court involvement and a claim of kissing another man's wife from The Sun. The judge approved the divorce. Leann, Mich. Nov 29. Carleton Parker, seven and a half miles from Carp Lake, has walked to school since September due to his parents’ poverty. The community gave him a mileage book allowing him to read while walking one mile on the rails.
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Shoe
Taylor
Florence Gothe
Charles
Mrs. Gothe
Leann
Mich
Carleton Parker
Carp Lake
Turks Marry in City Church Despite License Debate
A Turkish groom Peter Lewis and bride Berry Stance wed at St John s church with Father Gavish officiating after a clerk s office visit. The godfather claimed licenses are unnecessary in Turkey where wives are bought, prompting caution about provisional unions.
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Peter Lewis
Berry Stance
St. John’s Church
Father Gavish
Small Judgment In Scanlan Suit Against City
After a ten day trial in Judge Harper's court a jury awarded $1,250 to Abs Scanlan for injuries from a defective street crossing. Plaintiffs lawyers, seeking $25,000 damages, were dissatisfied and plan to pursue more than medical bills, noting she has had physicians since last spring.
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Scanlan
Harper
West chapter vengeful killer nets five slain kin
Zach Henry, a guerilla ally known as a bosom friend of Quanterill, killed five men in Harrisburg after a Kentucky feud. After a past fight left crippled, he encountered the father and four sons in the street and opened fire, killing all. He was arrested but released after examination the next day.
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Zach
Merry
Ana
Kansas City
Henry
Quanterill
Kentucky
Harrisburg
Tisespon
Mann
Ile
Burglars blow open Wabash depot safe in Indiana
Early Tuesday burglars blasted the Wabash railroad freight depot causing extensive damage. A large charge of powder shattered the safe door and windows, scattered debris, and wrecked the office. They then reportedly ran into the office of Simon Cook but details remain unclear.
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Wanasu
Ind
Wabash
Simon Cook
California Returns Show Narrow City Lead for Harrison
San Francisco reports reveal Harrison with a 6312 plurality citywide after most precincts counted, while Cleveland leads in the city and county by 6112, narrowing Harrison's overall edge to 310. Officials caution the final tally may still split the electoral vote as counting continues.
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Perbava
Galifornia
San Francisco
California
Harrison
Cleveland
Trouble at Coal Creek Convicts and Miners Clash
Nasaville Tenn Nov 29 Miners organize to release convicts at Coal Creek camp as Tennessee Standing Army commander Anderson arrives for reinforcements. Also reports a jail sentence for three girls after a stabbing at a merry go round on West Court Street and a fatal clothes fire in Alabama. A deputy U.S. marshal was shot during a quarrel in Muscogee Territory.
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Mary Jefferson
W. Court St
Anna Bchtrath
Jefferson
Nettie Hobbs
McMath
Stone
McBlath
Nellie Hobbs
Hattie Stone
Cadi’s Court Finances and Fights Highlight Tuesday
In police court Tuesday Judge fined William Roder ten dollars for selling intoxicating liquor. Deputy constable Bailey Wiles was fined one hundred dollars for carrying concealed weapons and received six months’ workhouse for assault. Several cases, including John Barber for stealing a watch and Gustave Pink for adulterated milk, were continued or sent to the grand jury as the board of health weighs rules against impure milk sales.
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Cadi
William Roder
Roder
Wright
John Barber
Gustave Pink
H Earth
George W. Laid
Treston Davis
Davis
Bailey Wiles
Lile
John Clune
E. Washington St
Roch
Loch
Wiles
Striking Workers Face Hardship as Rehires Fail
In Sang of the Clomestead area 2000 strikers seek work at low pay. only a small fraction are rehired amid widespread destitution. Men, women, and children lack food and clothing and fear the winter harshness without fuel. Br. Beott Canne at Law Throwsh weighs in as a voice for relief. Starvation and need for aid loom as families await aid. In Wasnincros Rov.20, Tr. Scott reports father of the late Mrs Harrison, gravely ill, with family at his bedside as he may not survive the night.
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Clomestead
Homurstuap
Navy
Br. Beott Canne
Wasnincros
Rayo
Scott
Harrison
Waded Life Drama and Rail Strike Hints Across Cities
A jumble of short items reports a stabbing and suicide in Kentucky, looming railroad strife after engineer and guard firings, a stormwater irrigation project in Arizona, and updates on politics, famine, weather, and local notices. Also lists marriages and age notices from varied locales.
Morss Goes for Bear A Campaign Apology Prompted by Visit
Perry E Gear and Joan Cruzan of Madison Ind visited Madison and placed their names on the Denizen house register. They aimed to expose a campaign lie published by the Indianapolis Sentinel and Champion of Right and Freedom. The Sentinel will publish an apology and correction to avoid damages actions.
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Perry E. Gear
Jefferson County
Joan Cruzan
Madison
Ind
Sentinel
Lear
Indianapolis Sentinel
Champion of
Indianapolis
Bear
Tue Bay
Aindison
Seale
Terre Haute
Tennessee
Madison Galoon
Mintiisen
Aia
B. J. Bear
Shesa Cagas
Miandison
Interciug Binar
Criugan
Aadison Galoon
Mr. Bear
Prohibition Suit Resumes Amid Testimony on Ritter Map
A libel suit by Bat Ritter against Leonard Hinkie paused Tuesday with limited spectators. W W Shepherd questioned key points while Robert Denny testified about party loyalties and Ritter’s potential withdrawal. The defense seeks to prove Ritter’s disloyalty to the Prohibition Party and alleged funding ties to the Republican ticket.
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Bat Ritter
Leonard Hinkie
W. UW. Shepherd
the Plaints
Robert Denny
Prohibition Party
Indianapolis
Indiana
Capt. Ritter
Caleb Denny
Denny
Spaan
Cant. Ritter
W. Rose
Flo
Escape That Man Corbaley In Sheriff Elects Turmoil
Samuel Corbaley, late chief deputy under Sheriff Langenberg, insists he will return to his old post under Sheriff-elect Emmett. When asked about his replacement, Emmett said no decision has been made, noting the $1,500 salary attracts few willing substitutes and that the job remains uncertain and open.
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Corbsiley
Samuel Corbaley
Langenberg
Emmett
Scummett
Corbaley
Mr. Corbaley
Battle over Calvinism at presbyterian meeting
In Chrexca on November 20 a presbyterian gathering split into a clash over Calvinism. The group voted 65 to 18 to reverse changes from the general assembly. Dr Herrick Johnsen condemned Calvinism as the backbone of church doctrine and pledged to refuse its influence.
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Antit Gomer
Chrexca
Boudsy
General Assembly
Herrick Johnsen
Calvanium
Foreman killed at Galloway mines as suspect held
May is the Result of a Told Blooded ALU vdar. Busirscaan, Als., Nov. 29. William Lee, foreman of the Galloway mines in Walker county, was killed Monday night by a rifle ball through his window. G. Rt. Prince, who had threatened Lee’s life after a discharge from the mine, was arrested on suspicion amid reports of recent mine murders and talk of lynching.
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Busirscaan
Als
William Lee
Galloway
Walker County
G. Rt. Prince
Lee
Disbanding of Progress band and new Indianapolis 84-piece unit
In a factional clash over union differences the Musicians' pro teinde is dissolved and replaced by an Indianapolis military band of 84 pieces under Edwin L Lennox. Cameron of the former band is omitted in the new arrangement, while the group offers little comment on the dispute.
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Lrouvie
Progress Band
Indianapolis
Cameron
Edwin L. Lennox
Drafting and Dye Works at 67 N Pennsylvania St
A dereferenced entry lists Draing and Oleamax S Smith's dyeworks at 67 North Pennsylvania Street, with Barkin M as Cancer Specialist and a reference to 06 North 10 at the corner of Gato in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Barkin, M
Cancer Specialiss
Cor Gato
Indianapolis
Ind
Political maneuvering afflicts county clerk race and fillings
In a tangled account from county politics, officials and aspirants circle the clerkship. Names like John Stege, Patrick Cormo, and Bob Abramsney surface as candidates or deciders, with resignations and pay scales noted. Aiming to shift power, several deputies and aides weigh bids, while sheriffs, auditors, and the mayor’s secretary plot positions and influence before the next county convention.
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Perthet
John Stege
Cleris
the Public Safety
Stegg
Bob
Patrick Cormo
Sullivan
Abramsney
Gorman
Legisla
Nid
Tle
Sessio
Goones
Itz Hughes
Johnson
Hughes
Chile
Ty Suip
Johnsen
Merlin
Bud Swift
Unique Invention Aims to Prevent Railway Collisions
Nashville inventor C Seaton with a fat Lennessean proposed a railway safety system using battery powered transmitter wheels and electric bells on cabs to warn engines within a half mile of ahead or rear traffic. The plan resembles electric street railways with alarms at bridges and washes, projecting a practical test on rail lines at an anticipated cost of about 800 dollars per mile.
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G& System
Brilliant minister and outlaw link ends in tragedy
The item notes Anne of Berye, described as a brilliant minister, and William Wilsoe, son of a minister, now living in a Texas convict prison after a life of crime. It cites ties to Jesse James and the Younger gang, plus a deputy Mason county man lost after 11 days in deep snow. It also reports Younserown Ohio man Jessie Milian’s suicide at breakfast and a Nashville reader praising a patent medicine.
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Robbins
Wooston
William Wilsoe
Texas
Fic
Officis
Jesse James
Outlaws
CrannEstox
W. Yalor
Capt
Beller
Aherit
Mason County
Wit
Eit
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Fis
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Brruixenam
Ala
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Kufala
Musroora
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Jerry O'Leary
Big Four
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Mattie Robertson
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Flora Schmeter
Thomas Stirta
Little Sisters of the Poor
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Sadie Yelton
Charles Riuska
Anne Houck
Gerry
Morss
Jerf
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Kansas City Union Depot Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Creston
William I’, Jones
Adolph Litzenburg
St. Louis
HERA
Hayden
Indiana World's Fair Commission
Penny School Fund
Crroaco
Sangamon St
Edward Pogan
Chicago
Tom Ward
Wyoming
Corben County
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GuTrmir
Higgins
Delaware
Perkins
Kansas
Cherokee Strip
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Dr. McGonigal
Court of Appeala
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New York
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Bach
Wrecie
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