Taggart Faces Avenues For Hoosier Gubernatorial Ambitions
A crowded Indiana Democratic scene centers on Tom Taggart, chairman of the state committee. Speculation swirls over his next office from postmaster to statewide campaign influence. Friends say he prefers roles not tied to Cleveland’s patronage, as electors debate messenger duties and the broader path to governor.
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Tom Taggart
Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Paggart
Esse
Taggart
Iig
Democratic State Committee
Noway
Sted
Indiana
Life
Lidiana
Washington
Albert Lie
Thomas Duncan
Hus
Local Scandal and Theatre News From Locnhengt Mo
In Locnhengt Missouri on a Tuesday a professor’s widow accuses a star of slander as a neighbor confrontation interrupts a funeral scene. In entertainment notes Uncle Hiram and Dartmoor draw large crowds while the Grand stages Monte Cristo, Fontenelle, and a provocative production titled The Merry War. The Post and Cincinnati papers clash over theater advertising and meet a sharp, caustic style of criticism.
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Post
Cia“innat
Ical
le - 3T
Square
Cincinnati
Wim. A. English
Deaths of Rev Dr John W Scott and Col Graham N Fitch
In Wasmincrox Indiana and Loansxivon Indiana, Rev Dr John Witherspoon Scott aged 95 dies at the executive mansion after a long career as chemist educator and college president with ties to Washington Pa and Ohio. Col Graham Newell Fitch a former U S senator from Indiana from 1836 to 1861 dies at 84, noted for Civil War bravery and years on his farm. Fitch was father in law to Col Tenby, China envoy.
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Wasmincrox
John Witherspoon Scott
Benjamin Marvison
Birs. Mekece
Russell Starrison
Rugsell Scott
Iis
Tunis Hamlin
White House
Washington
Dr. Scott
Scott
Pennsylvania
Washington College
Yale Colege
Miami University
Ohio
Oxford Women’s College
Hanover College
Indiana
Presbyterian Academy
Springfield
Jefferson
Mary P. Neal
Mary
Elizabeth
Russell Lord
Caroline
Benjamin Harrison
Henry M
John N
Lord
Henry
Interior Department
Ind
Col
Graham Newell Fitch
United States
Charles Tenby
China
Almost a bouloulout? Fire endangers sixty tenants in Cincinnati plate building
Fire swept through a grocery store owned by Mrs. Solomon Levy in Cincinnati on November 30. Early Wednesday flames were extinguished after preparations for arson were found. the building housed sixty tenants asleep in upper floors, with the daughter of Mrs. Levy missing and suspected.
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Warna Buatlding
Cincinnati
Solomon Levy
Secretaries of State Appointments Spark Grim Fallout
In St Columbus Ohio on November 30 Secretary of State elect M Yagler announced appointments. Forasher followers faced a sharp rejection, while Sherman supporters gained key positions. Ex governor’s faction roils with anger and vows retribution for Taylor.
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Foraker
St. Columbus
Splj
M. Yagler
Forasher
Sherman
Mr. Taylor
Carnot taps Brisson to form new French ministry
Paris reports President Carnot asked M. Henri Brisson to form a cabinet, with Ribot and De Freycinet possibly remaining but rumors say they will not join. Brisson may also take justice and prime minister duties. Public prosecutor refuses to hand over Panama Canal case files, fueling lobby unrest.
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Ribot
Paris
Carnot
M. Henri Brisson
M. Tibot
M. de Freycinet
de Frereinet
Brisson
Ministry of Justice
Panama Canal
Chamber of Deputies
The Not Guilty Plea of Mrs DeLong at New York Jury
In Mount Vernon New York on November 30 1801 Mrs DeLong was tried for murder after discovering her husband with another woman. She argued insanity and self defense. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and she lifted her hands to bless the jury in court.
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wNea
MtTes
N. Y
DeLong
Toom
Extra Session Likely As Congress Contemplated
Widespread sentiment in Cleveland and national leaders suggests an extra session of Congress may be called by President Cleveland. Businessmen demand tariff clarity to end uncertainty, while party factions gauge public feeling across the country. Meanwhile, a Great Northern express robbery near Malta failed to yield the loot, with $30,000 to $60,000 reported in the local safe but no passengers harmed.
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Cleveland
Wasiandon
Adie
Tro
Mont
Noy
Malta
Fragments From Nightly Trials and Local Murky News
A mixed wire of early 20th century items reports domestic violence in Louisville with a revolver fatality, pending lynching threats, and trials in New York. It notes Professor Briggs fending off heresy charges, a preliminary step against Professor Smith, and Harrison’s statewide victory in Ohio with a 2,072 plurality and a secretary of state tally of 1,029.
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Zhoss
Nuiw Yoru
Charles A. Briggs
Ciscinyatt
Smith
Carrison
Pato. Columans
Harrison
Cleveland
Taylor
Comet Fragment Strikes Landmark Boulder Near Newcastle
Report from Newcastle Colorado notes a fragment of the Biela comet struck earth Tuesday, burying a ten ton boulder four feet square on a plain road. Lumber drivers found the unusually colored stone buried to the ground, still warm to the touch, after the blast-like impact near the city.
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Newcastle
Col
Inquirer
Bennett
Two youths arrested for unlicensed selling in Chicago
Keese Costello and John Bicmahlin from Shecago were arrested by Patrolman Carrigan for peddling sheets of music and songs without a license. In police court they pleaded guilty. a light fine was imposed.
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Keese Costello
John
Shecago
Carrigan
Mary
Magele Murphy
Lome
Cadi
Jacob Shaffer
Shaffer
J. C. Fullenwider
J.C. Oliver
Oliver
C. W. Wright
George Singer
Wright
Lebanon
Sle
Sinver
Heuer
We Light the Pires. Large furnaces resume work next week
In Reantna Pennsylvania on a November day, the big Icmans furnace ends a period of idleness and prepares to restart next week. The Brook iron company No.2 furnace at Dirdsboro is also ready. Wanner's farm near St Peters, idle recently, reports large orders ahead.
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Reantna
Icmans
Brook Iron Company
Dirdsboro
Wanner
Forma
St. Peters
Binsindam Farmer Confesses in Pittman Murder Case
Nov 20 report states Jesse Shadwick, a farmer described as simple, confesses to killing Jasper Pittman and says he was hired by Rawlston, who has been arrested. The case centers on Rawlston’s alleged involvement and motive.
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Cronin
Tacoma
Thomas Coleman
Geoghegan
Dr. Cronin
Chicago
Grakeman Guy
Coleman
Guy
Binsindam
Ala
Jeese Shadwick
Jasper Pittman
Rawlston
Georgian industrialist Col John Morton dies in Tecussan
Col John Morton a well known Georgian and owner of the Teenmsch furnace company dropped dead in Tecussan Alabama Tuesday night from heart disease. The sudden death removes a notable business figure and local prominent citizen. Morton's death shocks residents and closes a routine business evening in Tecussan.
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Tecussan
Ala
John Morton
Teenmsch Furnace Company
City Council Faces Jail Over City Debt Interest
Kansas City Mo Nov 30 The city council of Lathrop Clinton county will likely face jail time due to the town’s inability to meet interest payments on its debt.
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Kansas City
Lathrop
Clinton County
Adelia Freeman Sues for 1.5 Million in San Diego Case
Mrs. Adelia Freeman of San Diego filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles court Wednesday morning seeking 1.5 million dollars in property claims. The suit names 62 defendants, all listed as residents of the city.
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Adeilla
Modest
Los Angels
Adelia Freeman
San Diego
Threats of Donor Squeals Stir Local Gamble War
A chaotic report claims gamblers threaten to reveal contributions to a Democratic fund if raids persist. A conference at the Grand Hotel with Auditor Taggart Treasurer Backus and Sterling Holt discussed halting officials and shielding gamblers from persecution. Chief Colbert remains constrained while factions warn of forthcoming disclosures.
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Geand
Taggart
Backus
Sterling R. Holt
Wind storm breaks free government snow boats on river
The wind storm drove the Josephine and Maude from their moorings near Yankton Tuesday night. They drifted several miles downstream as an ice gorge formed around them, hindering movement. A salvage is feared unlikely. both boats are valued at STO,GU0.
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Sioux Crary
Josephine
Maude
Moorin
Yankton
Alleged wife murderer faces mob outside courthouse
Mugnor, the alleged wife murderer, was tried Tuesday afternoon. By night a mob formed to lynch him, prompting a strong guard around the courthouse and jail. Officials warned the crowd may attempt to reach the jail at any time.
Indiana and England Firms in Court and Industry News
A mixed local items roundup notes Indiana officials complaining about space at the world’s fair and T. F. Gavens traveling to Chicago over room constraints. It reports Mineral water bottlers suing L. P. Lavtodie for fraudulent bottle usage, Coventry machinists seeking a UK branch with £206,000 capital, and a health board milk samples test with one suspect sample sent for analysis. It also covers a U S court patent infringement case by the Natural Gas and Water Company of Illinois against Citizens Gas and Fuel of Terre Haute, marriage licenses, water main rights on Prospective Street, Ramseys Avenue improvement cost, and numerous street condition complaints.
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Charles Tiays
Paoslay
Indiana
T. F. Gavens
Indiana Board
Chicago
Iilee & Coleman
Justice Tolnl
L. P. Lavtodie
Binicg
Pennsylvaniast
Coventry Machinist Company
England
Cycle Manufacture
Edpy
Titchmonad
Board of Health
Matural Gas and Water Company of Linois
United States
Citizens’ Gas and Fuel Company
Terre Leute
Edwin
Matella Duval
Win
Maggie Smith
Joseph
Rosa Harding
Chas
Minnie Gibson
Mere
O'Yool
Thomas
Ada Harm
Darius
Henry Pink
Sarah
M. West St
Bela
Ramsey-ave
Herrold
Furniture at Wm L Hitler Mr Selby Carter
Nashville Tenn item mentions Rager’s Sairapailly claimed to clear the system of scrotum in a quoted testimonial. No clear event or context visible.
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Wm. L. Hitler
Selby Carter
Nashville
Tenn
Rager
Sairapailly
Whatls Cooper Led Colored Democracy in Late Upset
Edward Cooper ex editor of the Freeman led the Colored Democracy in this city and state during the campaign. He declined immediate work and hoped for a ministerial post after the Cleveland administration settled in. The article also notes the state librarian race with J P Dunn not seeking re election and Miss Ahern favored, plus editor Morss possibly taking a new role. Meanwhile street railway leadership and a possible shake up at the Pair building loom as investors plan transfers.
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Colored Democracy
Edward ¥. Cooper
the Freeman
Cooper
Ood
J. P. Dunn
Dunn
Miss Ahern
the Sentinel
Morss
Cleveland
Democratic Organ
The
Sentinel
K.P. Bierce
Prencel
Pierca
Juan
Piano Losis
P. Haughey
Johnyee
Ale. Shaffer
Mr. Ehaugher
Therr
Vian
Des Hlt Se Esny of the Gemestaet strikers find Basical Condition
Labor meeting reports house to house canvass at Homestead showing many once prosperous families in pitiful condition not more than desirable share of work secured. A petition to change laws and aid plans pass in coming legislature with committee led by A Moore.
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Gemestaet
Pirrenvung
James Powers
Chicago
Homestead
Jiaqi
Olea
Linsrchanis
A. Moore
Yetall
Irangar Condem
Baskin Cures Cancer Claim Sparks Medical Debate
A garbled notice claims Dr Baskin cures cancer without a knife or gauge. The fragmentary text lists an address at 67 N Panasylvasiast and mentions Emith’s dva wores, with unclear affiliations or dates. Further verification is needed for persistent details.
A Peck of Trouble Over Telegraphers Wage Request
The Big Four telegraphers demand higher wages and a response is overdue. General manager Ramsey and Superintendent Peck left for Chicago to confer with railroad officials. They expect no decision yet and say no action will occur until the company replies. Peck notes the visit was not to discuss the wage issue.
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Ramsey
Supt
Peck
Chicago
Sun
Indianapolis
Big Pour
Union Station
Chicaro
Snupt. Peck
Steamer Wreck Unearthed Relic of the War at Kansas City
Corrected details reveal the steamer John T. Button was sunk in the Missouri River near Deckport in 1864 by Andersons guerrillas. About 40 to 50 aboard perished. A subsequent blast near Gentpoint uncovered contraband including flour and whisky in the wreckage, with plan to access further gold and liquor compartments.
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Kassas City
Orly
John T. Buitton
Missouri River Sear
Anderson
Guad-Bar
Gentpoint
Theatrical Board Vandalism Sparks Reward
Tuesday night a vandal toppled or damaged most Pil boards controlled by the Empire theater. Manager Hennessey offered 825 for information leading to the perpetrator. He noted all boards were nailed while nearby unsuported boards remained untouched.
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Bob Bill
Empire Theater
Hennessey
Pennexsey
Bill Posting Company
Bil
Harrison
Frick
Siwo Worksmen Die in Nevada Mine Accident
Vincinta, Dev. Wilson Avenes and Edward Nettle were killed at the Kenco mine in the Sierra Nevada while preparing cartridges. A dropped lighted candle into powder is suspected. Memorials mark November term activities. judges New and Robinson honored with addresses by notable officials.
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Siwo
Iza Mine
Vincinta
Dev
Wilson Avenes
Edward Nettle
Kencomel
Siera Nevada
Suv
The Indian Summer Time Song at East Liverpool Stage
A late and pretty song now on stage entitled The Indian Summer Time by Willie Thompson of East Liverpool. The December issue of Fashions from a New York store is out as an excellent number, an illustrated monthly journal for AMERICAN WOMEN.
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Willie Thompson
East Liverpool
New York
Amelicar Woned
Hinkles Tale of False Rumors in Libel Case
Noblesville reporters recount witness Hinkle testifying about rumors of alleged abuse toward his child and a plot to lynch him. He describes family strife, custody, and financial disputes, while defense moves to challenge statements as the libel trial against Vitter continues before Judge Bartholomew.
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Titter
Trinkle
Bartholomew
Leonard Hinkle
Vitter
BeQry
Reahy
Noblesville
Litte
Hitter
Parthoionew’s Court
Hinkle
Ness
Hsbess
Moss
Witter
Winkle
Ritter
Immigration Policy Considered for One Year Suspension
New York Nov 80 Senate immigration committee debated a bill to suspend all immigration for one year from March 1 1803 save for North and South American entrants. It would require literacy in native language for ages 12 to 16 and restrict admission for those over 35 lacking reading ability. Funds minimums 109 and 95 dollars per immigrant with consular certificates. Final naturalization filings would trigger notice and official fact checks.
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Nuiw Yorn
Senate Iimig
Congress
United States
Streetcar Conductor Shot Two Men in Drunken Jog
In Minseavorts on November 31 Charles Brothen a streetcar conductor while intoxicated shot George Kellar of the Mohanan bottling company and Michael Montague a clerk at the same establishment. Kellar likely to die Montague to lose an arm. Brothen arrested and narrowly escaped lynching.
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Minseavorts
Mion
Charles Brothen
George Kellar
Mohanan Bottling Company
Michael Montague
Safe Establishment
Kellar
Montague
Grethen
Marie Davis Wins Judgment Over Loss of Son’s Services
In Nyack New York Supreme Court on a Tuesday, Marie Davis secured a judgment for 4060 dollars for loss of the services of her son. The record notes the son was killed, with the case dated Nov 30.
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Nyack
Supreme Court
Marie Davis
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