Maud Steidel Accuses Father Wagner of Scandal Link
Maud Steidel, a 15 year old from St. Joseph Missouri, says Father Wagner seduced her and arranged a Chicago move to avoid exposure. Police arrest Wagner and Albert Elandt, who transported Maud, amid threats of lynching and public outrage in Chi cago and St Joseph.
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Cnicaco
Maud Steidel
St. Joseph
West Side
Alex, Podrant
Father Wagner
Albert Elandt
Maud
Chi
Eago
Elandt
Chicago
Blandt
Tie
Jossen
Wagner
Denis
Tiis
Wacucer
Pather Waener
Ist
Gresh Campaign Walks and Republican Preparations Highlight Ward 16
The report notes B F Gresh distributing voting cards in ward 16 promising a first class passage to the Tenth ward polls if voters back his council bid. It also mentions the Serculean Republican Club staging a second entertainment at Second Baptist church and Republicans prepping clerks and inspectors for the upcoming election events.
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B. F. Gresh
Tenth Ward
B. E. Gresh
Ok Ok
Serculean Republican Club
Second Baptist Church
Romantic Egg Note Sparks Wedding at Bear Valley
In Bear Valley Michigan on Friday a wedding joined Robert Crawford of Providence Rhode Island and Miss Elannah Duncan after a joking egg with her name and address led to a long correspondence. Their union followed a mutual consent from Miss Duncan’s father and the ceremony was performed by Rev Bowdish. They left for Providence to begin married life.
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Bear VallEy
Mich
Robert Crawford
Providence
R. I
Elannah Duncan
R. Bowdish
Mr. Crawford
Pierson
Miss Duncan
Miss Uaunean
Crawford
Duncan
Indianapolis champions defeat Cincinnati team in cold game
In a tense matchup under frigid conditions Damonibty WoT and We Showed led the Indiamipolis champions past Cincinnati rivals. Motz struggled with illness but Daton impressed on the mound while Rhines allowed several hits late. Strong fielding from both sides and key double plays highlighted a low scoring contest.
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Indiamipolis
Cincinnnati Itees
Pacaday
Ftos
Motz
Hogrever
Wood Lail
Addie McPaurhind
Maj
Bob Wood
Phillips
Daton
Witnesses Claim Insanity In Matrimonial Case And Shipwreck News
Mrs. Mattie Mhubert petitions court declaring her husband insane and appealing to a local forum officer for intervention. Deputies Davis and Siebert accompany the pair to the courthouse amid a tense scene. Separately, news reports confirm the wreck of the Cristobal Colon off Cuba prompting an official inquiry.
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Mattie Mhubert
Ata 2
Bea
Court House
Inheris Womack Forum
Sle
Davisya Pershbor
Ung
Maprip
Get
Cristobal Colon
Cuba
Demand LOI Seeks 260000 After Forged Jewels Delivery
Mrs Langtry demands 260000 from Union Bank claiming jewels valued at 260000 were delivered to a stranger on a forged order. The issue arose after a blundering handling at the bank in Peacs Loxpon on October 2.
Ohio Town on Fire Claims Life as Blast Spreads
Fire consumes the business district of Camp Briven Ohio as cries for outside aid go unanswered. Frank Laws perished in the flames while the blaze remained out of control at noon on Wednesday.
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Camp Briven
Frank Laws
Indiana centennial plans progress toward 1900 celebration
The executive committee of the Indiana centennial commission will begin receiving suggestions from other committee members on the best method of celebration for 1900. It will meet next month to sum up plans and expects to have permanent suggestions ready for the legislature early in January. A plan of education will be implemented to inform the public about ongoing activities.
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Indiana Centennial Commission
Democratic Convention Opens in Worcester With Williams Nominated
Worcester Mass Oct 2 The leaders of the democratic party gather for the state convention where the ticket is to be nominated with George F Williams chosen for governor without opposition.
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Worcestrer
Mass
Democratic Party of
Geo. F. Williams
Hinshaw Tragedy Trial Deliberations In Indiana
In Danville Indiana the state continues its argument in the Linska case. Prosecutor Spaan contends no burglars were present at the Hinshaw home and that if burglars existed the defendant must be innocent. otherwise he would be the killer of his wife. The testimony about wounds and alleged self infliction is examined alongside the scene details and the blood stained window and nearby objects cited to support the state's theory.
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Hinshaw
Danviney
Ind
Get
Linsiaw
Spaan
Cy. Callahan
Adthia Cornel
Cintas
Indiana Medical College opens new building and social events
A Denison club gathering opens with a talk by Baldwin of Logansport. The Medical College of Indiana begins the school year in its new building as a reception for medical and dental students is held Tuesday night.
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Seince Club
Denison
The
Medical College of Indiana
Indiana Boal
D. 2
Beldwin
Logansport
Voan C. Av
Auxiliary
Cupid Got a Hale Nelson Attacks Doctors in Despair
Lena Wadsworth attempted suicide with morphine after a troubled relationship with Cupid. She recovered briefly and then attacked Drs. Wilcox and Darnell at the City dispensary, tearing and raving as they left. The verse-laden account ends with an abrupt, unclear street reference.
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Lena Wadsworth
Cupid
Lena
Drs. Wilcox and
Darnell
City Committee Questions Judge in Election Plot
A city committee accuses Judge Stubs of bias in freeing criminals and allowing Democrats to vote. Attorney Martin Huge and public figures discuss political influence on the bench before the upcoming Tuesday election. Rumors of colored vote impact and party loyalties circulate among Republicans and Democrats.
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Martin Huge
TNG SH
Judea Stucks
Jude
Charlie Bookwelter
Martin Phase
Seat
Justice
Stubs
City Committee
Negreas
Bruce ] Soo
Nes
TP Prbiean Areruibihean
Nst Civil Service
Aml Sudee Stubbs
Ayur Genuylas
Tacenrt
Mr. Vruslor
Tagwart
Cannibal War Over Water Rights In Canton Province China
Reporting from Pekin a deputy was appointed to investigate the cannibalism incident linked to water rights disputes. Villages Lang Cheng and Pi En Cheng faced conflict as embankments were cut and clashes caused deaths and destruction with prisoners killed and eaten.
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San Francisco
Cet
Pien Cheng
Lang Cheng
Py Sami
Canton
China
Dinems
Taitiong
Lok Hone
Hok Uni
Local youths in Greencastia held after jail escape attempt
The report describes several boys from Mimer Wilkerly and Minerva streets who wandered city streets, were escorted to the jail, and kept there after a police encounter. Wilkins' mother seeks reform school placement. the others may be sent home. In other items, Mrs Aiken faces murder indictment, and Baptist council debates a rumored Atlanta fight as Elizabeth Stanton birthday events loom. Paving work presses on with labor and curb shortages easing. firms deploy hundreds of workers as fall ads advertise tonics and hats.
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Phoy
Greencastia
Dail Emstead
Agra
Arly Wilkins
Plake-st
Mimer Wilkerly
Minerva-st
Andin
Morgan
Searefuf
Wilkins
Reform School
Atlanta Exposition
Council of Women
Propylaeum
National Free Naptist Women's Society
Baptist Society
Atlanta
J. R. Nichols
New York
Cleveland party sails on Benedict's yacht Oneida
Stil Fishing. New Londox Oct 2. Cleveland and party left this harbor Tuesday night on Benedict's yacht Oneida for a blue fishing cruise in the sound.
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New Londox
Cleveland
Benedict
Oneida
Local Theater Listings tease midweek show lineup
yFlahrity’s vacation wraps at LEnglish’s Wednesday. Adamless Eden thrives at the Empire. Land of the Midnight Sun touted as a strong melodrama at Park Wednesday. Hoyt’s A Black Sheep comes to Grand Thursday in a famed comic triumph featuring diverse characters.
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yFlahrity
Lenglish
Adamless Eden
The
Empire
Park
Hoyt
Al Kinds of Pump Repairing and Hat Racks Ad
Repair services offered by C F Gordon at 200 Washington Street with phone 736. Hat racks of all kinds advertised by William Lilde.
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C.F. Gordon
Ashington St
Wm. Lilde
Court Fines Hine and Detains Candy Thief After Trestle Find
A drunken spree ends with a warning and punishment. George Burns is found alive at a viaduct, later jailed after sobering up and denying the note. Herbert Kotrow, known local offender, held with seven candy boxes stolen from Wysong's shop. Ketrow gets fine and 10 days workhouse.
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Tam
Patrookmen Ballard
Hodfhauer
Burns
Cuaimone
Iallard
Ketrow
Ceeisencorih St
Brighi St. Trestle
Ife
Stil Ami
Wysong
Iketron
Deadly zoo incident as rat and snake clash in cage
A violent clash at the Carnivora building diget near the zoo left a snake killed by a rat after a ten minute struggle. Sup t Stephen playerng nuier reported the incident as snakes sought to devour a rat that finally bit and killed the reptile before the struggle ended.
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Zoo
Stephen Playerng Nuier
Default Judgment Favors Plaintiff in McKinnon Suit
In superior court on Wednesday Judge Carter ruled for the plaintiff in a case involving nearly 100 defendants and a default, with McKinnon having advanced funds to cover a shortage at Iren hall branch No. 76. He seeks $5,000 from Receiver Failey as repayment.
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Defend- Kho Peteb
Shy Callinganis
Actingjinige Carter
Dno
Wi Meixinnen
Ernest A. Albrecht
Banlff
McKinnon
Iren Hall Branch No. 76
Failey
Noble Bruke Stands Guard Over Mistress and Dies
In Reape Pennsylvania, Anna Beard 70, living with a Newfoundland dog in Union township for 16 years, resists removal to the poorhouse. Officers attacked the dog, it protected her, and the dog was shot to allow access. Neighbors recall the dog’s sacrifice for its mistress amid a grim removal effort. Meanwhile streetcar service updates say Central avenue lines return to fair grounds and Crown Hill. Alabama Street line ends, Madison Avenue cars trimmed to Washington Street.
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Reape
Anna Beard
Union Township
Tfe
The
Street Railway Company
Central Ave
Fair Grounds
Crown Hill
Madison Ave
Washington St
Lemon Tonic Laxative Offer Sparks Questionable Claims
A short, product focused notice touts Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles priced at 60 cents. The terse text mentions promises to “give you every piece and clear brat” alongside unrelated phrases like Hood frames and summer fronts, with unclear references to Dr. Lily.
Trial coverage of the Indianapolis bank case proceedings
The jury in the Indianapolis National Bank fraud case heard closing arguments from District Attorney Burke as defense teams prepared exceptions. Judge Baker instructed the jurors to follow the law while the panel weighed counts alleging misap plied funds and false entries amid insolvency signals.
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Burke
Indianapolis National Bank
Theo. P. Haughey
Special Session Struggles Over Prize Fighting Felony
Gov Culbertson called a special session that opened Tuesday with bills to make prize fighting a felony. The House has 94 members and the Senate 24. Two thirds votes and the emergency clause appear unlikely given present rosters and several members opposed or doubtful. Lobbying is active as more members are expected.
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Austin
Trex
Culbertson
House
Senate
Improbable Resignation Talk Circulates About Holton
A rumor spread that Presi dent Holton of the Board of Works would resign. He told Sty reporter there is no resignation and called the tale a vivid imagination. He says he accepted to fill the term and will resign only when his business demands allow.
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Holton
Board of Works
David and Bryan Plead Guilty in Shelbyville Case
David and Bryan of Indianapolis faced Chicago authorities over an alleged crooked real estate scheme. They pleaded guilty Tuesday in Shelbyville to carrying concealed weapons and paid a $5 fine, a charge that reportedly kept them from Chicago officers. They then filed two damage suits against Chicago attorney Fowler, claiming perjury and malicious prosecution while he allegedly indicted Bryan in Morgan County.
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David & Bryan
Indianapolis
Chicago
Shelbyville
Fowler
Bryan
Martinsville
Morgan County
Annaver
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