The Big Four Tragedy at Moorfield Still Unsolved
A report on the Moorfield Big Four shops aftermath after Fireman Pitts was shot. Witnesses dispute which officer fired the fatal shot while guards and detectives keep watch, and a temporary restraining order targets striking workers. Constable Oake surrendered, denying he fired the shot as officials argue over responsibility and potential further trouble.
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Moorfield
Washington-st
Pitts
Oaks
Dillon St
Ghopa
Jackson
Big Four
Barker
United States Court
John Lt. Dye
Barnard
U. S
Bean
Beck
James Pitta
J. W. Riley
Peoria
Washington St
John Shaw
van Winkle
Buch
Sun
Riley
P. d. E. Division
Oakes
Aks
John D. Oake
Moorefield
Jeffries
Brightwood
Not Acquainted With Herself Peculiar Divorce Case
Louisa Cooper sues for divorce from John alleging abandonment and failure to support. On the stand she could not recall her birthplace or the county or town of birth, and her sister questioned the age claims. The judge continued the case to hear further witnesses.
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Louisa Cooper
John
Louisa
Harper’s Court
Indiana
Fight to a Finish Over Repeal Bill Begins Wednesday
Washington October 7 The Senate will be asked to extend its session until a vote on the repeal bill is taken with Voorhees urging a continuous quorum through the struggle. Walcott Colorado proposes coinage changes and Reach North Dakota supports repeal while in the House Everett Massachusetts backs repeal of federal election laws and Grosvenor Ohio attacks the Democratic platform and calls for its reference to a master in chancery.
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D. C
Senate
Voorhees
Voorhess
Walcott
Colorado
Reach
North Dakota
Everett
Massachusetts
Grosvenor
Ohio
Chancery
Grand opera and theatre lineup on the town schedule
The Grand and Park theaters announce upcoming shows including the Digby Bell revival of Ter and Tartar, Ingersoll lecture, Darkest Russia at Inglish, and Bronze Howard Aristocracy. Acts feature Edgar Davenport, Maggie the vaudeville star, and Roland Read returning after eight years.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Grand Opera House
Edgar Ll, Davenport
Russia
St Inglish
Fanny Davenport
E. L. Davenport
H. Grattan Donnelly
Miller Rent
Indiana
Kentland
New York
Cincinnati Enquirer
Signor Tarasci
Helen Bertram
Lulu Burt
Glen McDonough
Fingsgie Cling
Maggie
Aho
Roland Read
the Grand
John Drew
Roland Reed
Reed
Park Theater
Saye
Thomas J. Keogh
J. &. Emmett
Carrie Lamont
Bronson Howard
New York City
Laurence
Empire
George Carrington
Silas Jackson
Willard
William Newell
Neil Warner
Helen Tracy
Josephine Hall
Miller Kent
Prince von Haldenwald
Vienna
Duc de Vigny-Volante
France
Marquis of Normandale
Earl of Caryston-Leigh
London
J. H. Gilmour
Frederick Bond
Bruce McRea
J.C. Buckatone
Contempt case between judges ends with Cox victory
The contempt dispute between Judge Brown and Judge Cox concludes as Judge Terhune’s return prompts a decision. Cox reads a long opinion denouncing Brown’s writs as illegal, asserts the Marion criminal court as superior, and orders Brown discharged. The ruling ends the court clash, with jurisdiction questions likely to reach the supreme court.
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Terhune
Lebanon
Court House
Criminal Court
Marion
Cadi
Marion Circuit
Hord
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Marion County
Court of Superior Jurisdiction
Thay
Jennie Carr
Two Insane Men In Local Cases
Henry Reidecker of 220 Ramsey Ave. was declared insane on Saturday after claiming his family opposes him and denying his ill daughter’s fever. Andrew J. Ferguson was recommitted to the Insane hospital, reportedly believing himself a bishop of fame.
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Henry Reidecker
Ramsey Ave
Andrew J. Ferguson
Bynum Skeptical on Immediate Action on Repeal Bill
Congressman Bynum arrived from Washington and said no immediate congress action on repeal is likely. He predicts the Sherman law will be repealed eventually, favors bi metalism but calls it impracticable now, and defends Cleveland from claims of dictatorial dominance while stating he would rather refrain than press.
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Bynum
Washington
Om Taggars
Toy Sun
Byxum
Congress
Republican State Convention Nominates Leaders in Boston
The Republican state convention met in Boston on October 7 with W A Bancroft chosen chair. He delivered an eloquent speech amid strong applause. The platform calls for repealing the Sherman act and a silver standard, blaming Democratic policy for financial distress. Frederick L Greenhalga of Lowell was nominated for governor and Roger Walcott of Beaton for lieutenant governor.
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Boston
Mass
W. A. Bancroft
Frederick L. Greenhalga
Lowell
Roger Walcott
Beaton
Four Farmers Arrested Charged With the Crime
Four farmers William Case Oscar Brown Lon Williams and Grandison Cosley were arrested Friday night charged with the massacre of the Benson Wratten family. They were taken to Slantingburg for safekeeping. The incident occurred in the neighborhood where the crime was committed.
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Crimea
Washinetox
Ind
William Case
Oscar Brown
Lon Williams
Grandison Cosley
Messacre
Benson Wratten
Sik Peraongs
Slantingburg
Mutiny Suppressed in Cabul as 11 Rebels Are Executed
Lahore dispatches report a senior army officer killed after scolding Sepoys who fired on the troops. The mutineers were captured and 11 blown from the carrian's mouth the same day. Officers sworn to obedience. arrests ordered in Herat. Also, Eli Carr, 7, dies after factory accident, coroner notified. discharge and hospital removal opposed by family.
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Lahore
Cabul
Malik Jan Khan
Malik
Karamaz Khan
Herat
Beck
Eli Carr
Prince Bismarck Leaves Kissengen in Cheerful Spectacle
Prince Bismarck traveled on a special train from Kissengen on Saturday, facing a weak and worried appearance as a large crowd cheered. In Lockport New York merchants bank closed with assets set to cover liabilities, while poles celebrated at a fair with a grand parade and the Columbia Liberty bell rung for Pulaski and Kosciński. In Berlin Gen Kirschbach fired twice at Sub-editor Harich of Tagblatt after failing to secure a retraction over a scandalous article about his daughter, but was disarmed.
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Kissengen
Merchants’ Bank
Lockport
N. Y
Pulaski
Koscinsko
Berlin
Gen. Kirschbach
Harich
Tag Blatt
Political clash looms as polls brace for trouble
In a stirring pre election scene Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of dirty tactics. Claims of bribery, bogus voters, and floater schemes swirl as ward 8 challengers press for clerk removals. Officials vow firm action while crowds rally at Democratic and Republican events around the city.
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Ward 8
Chas
Wiltsie
Wiltsle
Wiltale
Damcarui
New rockers at Wm. L. Elder's store
Short, unclear notice mentions Personais and lodges not paying more than two percent par Sarre to south yard ranerals and two dollars sixty nine cents to Crown Hill. Claims you can set them at that price at rank Bira's Co. 45N Dei Tel 684.
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South Yard Ranerals
Crown Hill
Bira’s Co
Dei. Tel
Differences Between Brotherhood and Company Discussed in Indy
A street railway committee met General manager McLean at the Denison house and returned Friday night pleased with the conference. Delegates Stringer and Eli Ingram will attend the national street car men's convention in Cleveland and report back next week. The committee keeps details secret while emphasizing the need for fair discharge of employees and high service quality. The company disputes rumors of a looming consolidation and asserts its aim to maintain first class service with necessary workforce changes.
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McLean
Denison House
Stringer
Eli Ingram
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Haskell
Warner and McKee
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Brotherhood
Mortgage Filed by Fur Dealer for 18000 Note
Samuel F Galloway fur dealer at Pennsylvania and South streets filed a real estate mortgage to Meridien National Bank for 18000 payable on demand. Mortgage describes plant site plus large brick block, ground included. Also reports other city items and local notices.
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Pennsylvania and
South Sts
Meridien National Bank
For Sale Classified Ads and Misc Items
For sale notices include carriages toward Yara funerals, a Crown 280 priced at Frank Bird Trade Company on 116 N. Del. Tel 634. Also Bail Style Hats at Daltons offering $1.40 stiff hats. Dalton Hatter Bates One.
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South Yara Funerals
Frank Bird Tr. Company
N. del
Daltons
Dalton
Bates
Great Yacht Race Ends With Vigilant Victory
In a 15 mile return race from Sandy Hook lightship the Vigilant overtook the British Valkyrie after midday, finishing first at 3 31 p m while Valkyrie arrived later at 8 38 p m Excursion boats filled the harbor as Secretary of the Navy and friends watched the finish under light to moderate breeze with a cheering crowd along the route.
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Sandy Hook
Valkyrie
U. S. Dispatch
Dolphin
Secretary-of-the-navy
Herbert
New York
Long Branch Life Saving Station
York
Trustee Gold Denies Accusation Of Refused Aid
A letter to Top Sun recounts alleged winter coal aid refusals by Trustee Gold. The writer claims his wife asked for help during illness and was told the case would be investigated, then no coal arrived. Gold denies the incident, says no one is refused aid, and challenges the author to reveal his name to prove the claim.
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Sun
Gold
Harrison
Indiannapolis
Witig
State Board of Agriculture Seeks Bond Sale to Pay Premiums
The State board of agriculture faces funding trouble for state fair premiums as exhibitors fear unpaid rewards. President Officer announced plans to negotiate a $12,000 bond sale to meet all premium claims in full, aiming to secure funds by Saturday evening.
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State Board of Agriculture
School board considers 1.75 round trip to world fair for students
The board discussed Genera passenger agent Baldwin of the Monon offering a 1.75 round trip excursion for school children with 10 cent admission at the fair. A three member committee including Supt. Jones was set to gather details and set a date. Treasurer Adam reported 76202.55 balance and 14518.27 warrants since last meeting. Jones noted September attendance 15736. Adam to join buildings and grounds committee. New teachers listed include Louis Peters and Alice Davis among others. Ricenour granted two weeks vacation to attend the fair.
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Genera
Baldwin
Monon
Fair Directory
Jones
Adam
Sups. Jones
Scott
Louis Peters
Alice Davis
Della Vella
Mary Gilkinson
Anna Dwyer
Ella Aldrich
Francis Fish
May Baxter
Cordelia Fay
Ricenour
Wreck on Chisago & North Western Train Injures No Major
A Chisago and North Western train derailed Saturday near Curcaco eight miles from the city after a defective rail. Three rear coaches with 150 passengers left the track and rolled down the embankment, yet only a few bruises were reported. The Pennsylvania Line offers Chicago and return fares at$4.50 daily.
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Curcaco
Chisago & Northwestern
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