Counting the Vote Promises Shifts in City Offices
The 57 precinct canvassing board in the council chamber reported Sullivan 11,863 and Coburn 9,570 with 163 for Harold to yield a Sullivan plurality of 1,795. Swift led for clerk with 11,161 against 4,908 for Taffe and 136 for Wells giving Swift a 1,253 edge. Ward majorities shifted, errors corrected on Budenz, and talk of a new Democratic administration filling city offices. Tim Clark and Mike Farrel, half-brothers from different districts, emerge as notable giants amid changing offices and graft fear.
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Council
Roscoe Hawkins
Volta
Sullivan
Coburn
Harold
Prohibition
Clerk
Swift
Taffe
Joseph B. Wells
Bassman
Dunn
Toomey
Budenz
Board of Aldermen
Tim Clark
District 4
Miks Trarral
District 2
Tim
Pottsville
Oaabridge City
Ind
Mike Farrel
Leon Bailey
al Esck
Webeler
Sam V. Parrott
Democratic Committee
Clerk Swift
Sam
Michael Wilhelmina Thoema
Fortune For A Kiss In Detroit Widow Sues
Mary Pearsall a Detroit coat maker sues August Sylvester for 5000 dollars alleging he kissed her against her will after paying 50 cents above her wages. She quit after he sent poems and threw kisses on the street. He says his acts were fraternal affection and will contest the suit.
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Detroit
Detroit, Mich
Mary Pearsall
August Sylvester
Mia. Pearsall
Sylvester
Love and Death 41 Cent Shoots Eis H Rivas Case
Provo Utah Oct 4 Monday night Zack Brown colored was assassinated by an unknown party. Wednesday morning Henry Huffman fatally shot Lawrence Hater and then suicided. Both loved the same woman.
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Provo
Zack Brown
Henry Huffman
Lawrence Hater
Judge rules electrical execution law constitutional
Judge Day rules the electrical execution law constitutional and orders murderer Kemmier of Buffalo to the warden for execution at the penitentiary.
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Aubury, N
Day
Kemmier
Buffalo
Jailed Crippled in Fort Wayne Depot Break-In
Valparaiso report says ex-convict Dell West arrested for breaking into the Fort Wayne depot at Wheeler. Pete Foster lost part of his right arm. Grand jury likely to indict Wier Murphy. Sheriff has subpoenaed 30 witnesses for Wednesday.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Dell West
Ft. Wayne
Wheeler
Pete Foster
Wier Murphy
Cabinet Split Rumor in Winnipeg as Attorney General Vanishes
Winnipeg reports a sensational cabinet split claim by the Free Press alleging Attorney General Martin profited from the U.P. railroad and refused to share with colleagues. Martin vanished five weeks ago and is still missing, with the Sun advertising to locate him.
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Winnipeg
Free Press
Martin
U.P
Brotherhood to Run the Giants Next Year in New York
Dispatches report the Brotherhood will manage the Giants next season and possess grounds and substantial funds. Separately, couriers arrived in Topeka seeking aid for Newton county where a wildfire left 900 residents starving. An Oct 9 alert notes John Montgomery Ward informed President Day of the club’s plan.
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ToPika
Kas
Newton County
Brotherhood
New York
the Herald
John Montgomery Ward
President Day
Unknown Assassins in Georgia Cotton Fields
Three colored men were killed in cotton fields on Mett's plantation near Mountain Hill Harris county Georgia within ten days by unknown assassins hiding in bushes. Police details are sparse as officials investigate the string of fatal attacks in Oct. reports from Conunrus. London dispatch notes Boulanger conference at Hotel d'Or in St Heliers with no clear outcome and mentions French government stance.
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Conunrus
Mett
Mountain Hill
Harris County
Pirienda
London
Boulanger
Hotel d'Or
St. Heliers
Francs Alll
Loyal Legion of Indiana Holds Meeting and Banquet
The Loyal Legion commandery of Indiana held a meeting and banquet at the Bates house on Tuesday night. Sixteen new members joined. Ray Haires was elected chaplain, and Maj. M. I. Bundy read a Civil War reminiscence on Missouri from 1801. Gen. Lew Wallace presided as speeches honored fallen heroes.
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Loyal Legion
Indiana
Bates House
Ray Haires
Maj. M. I. Bundy
Missouri
Lew Wallace
Flail
Ostrander
Richmond
The Light of Africa on Congo Trade Growth
The article notes C. P. Huntington’s Congo rail interests drawing mercantile attention to an ivory transport chain from the upper Congo to the west coast. It records rapid expansion with Belgian Dutch French English and American trading stations, twenty upper Congo steamers, Boura’s hotels hosting 300 whites in a month, and natives learning the value of money as Congo trade becomes enormous.
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Africa
Loxpon
C. P. Huntington
Congo
Upper Congo
Falls
Boura
Stanley
Bridgeland Returns from Virginia Campaign
John A Bridgeland reports improved health after touring the two Virginias. He aided Gen Mahone’s canvass and spoke at Roanoke. Mahone praises the general as a true leader. Bridgeland notes tariff and race issues as Mahone’s main fight, urging leniency toward Black citizens who err.
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Mahone
John A. Bridgeland
Virginias
Gaid Ha
Roanoke
Wonders
No Chance for Kanda In Philadelphia Senator
Some Randall physicians announced the true condition of their patient on Wednesday morning. His disease is fatal and he may live a year. The family is shocked as they believed recovery was possible. Mr. Randall will not return to Congress. He has interval hemorrhoids.
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Philadelphia
Randall
Congress
Mayor Denny Court Admits Harsh Measures
Mayor Denny held a police court session Wednesday sentencing Alice Sandera to about 30 days in the workhouse for cutting Moll Soliis with a butcher knife. He postponed the case against William Eshelman, who faces theft charges for taking $6 worth of harness rings from Steve Crawford.
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Denny
Alice Sandera
Moll Soliis
William Eshelman
Eshelman
Steve Crawford
Snakes Discovered Ball in Hay Stack Near Edgewood Farm
In Fenn Knox county on Tuesday Geo. Camp and a farm band found 66 snakes of various species including black copperhead rattlesnake viper and garter rolled together in a ball in a haystack at the Chevanner place near Edgewood.
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Knoxville
Fenn
Chevanner Place
Edgewood
Caterpillars Strip Cotton Fields in Oglethorpe County
In Oglethorpe county many cotton fields have been denuded in recent days by caterpillars. The damage is expected to total tens of thousands of dollars.
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Augustia
Oglethorpe County
Sherman denies Campbell ballot-box ties from Mansfield
Cincinnati Oct 6 Senator Sherman telegraphs he has never known anything about the Campbell ballot-box business and says anyone connecting him with it is a liar.
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Sherman
Cincinnati
Mansfield
Bird Consus on Jekyl Island Population Rise
Two years ago 127 English pheasants were bought at $2 per pair and released on Jekyl island. Now estimates place the bird population at about 4,000. The growth suggests rapid establishment of the introduced species.
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Savannah
Gay
Jekyl Island
The Southern Colonel New and the London Clothes Plot
Col John C New, famed for plain cards, allegedly aided ex Mayor Reese in London clothes via a tailor Nelson. Reese and partners Rose and Chambers dispute the tale, claiming no repayment or real introduction card. a Memphis gambling house link is noted. The affair centers on expensive clothing and poker debts after a London trip.
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John C. New
Reese
Montgomery
Alabama
Memphis
Col
Col. New
Col. Reese
Nelson
Rose
Solomon
London
Mr. Rosa
Big Friend
Mr. Nelson
Brim
Just Stage Trifles On Which Are Base a Suit for Di vorce
New York October reports actress Miss Saligman denies suspicions of infidelity raised by Dr Kauffman. He recounts her marriage brief and stagecareer defiance. He followed to Chicago learned of affairs and found love letters and a portrait inscription from actor Miller Kent prompting divorce action.
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New York
Oct. S
Chicago
Leland
Palmer House
Miller Kent
Freight train breaks in two on C. O. grade near Culloden
Huntington W Va Oct 9 An exciting incident on the C and O line occurred Saturday night when freight train No. 71 split into four sections, a runaway section barrels down the grade toward the local freight. Fireman John Armstrong brakes and signals while engineer James Ring nearly collides at a bend, leaving Ring with white hair from shock.
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Huntington
W. Va
fSpl
Culloden
Hurricana
Milton
John Armstrong
Janes Ring
Chinese Secrecy Society Harms Distant Tyrants
An Oct 8 report from San Francisco describes a proscribed Chinese secret society in Chinatown that has grown since the year began. Once aimed at overthrowing the Tar tar dynasty, it now operates as a highbinder style machine using abduction and killing with no corpse left behind. Six victims are alleged, though families hear nothing concrete.
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Thasrix Emenner
San Francisco
Heaven and Earth
Chinatown
China
Tartar Dynasty
Highbinder Societies
Michener's Decision on County Clerk Hiring
Attorney general Michener issued an opinion answering Supt LaFollette on whether county commissioners may legally approve clerk hire for clerks appointed to assist with extra work from the new school book law. He says a showing of indispensable public necessity and a timely filed claim ten days before the commissioners' session allows the allowance if taxpayers protest.
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Michener
LaFollette
Duchess of Marlboro Orders City Real Estate Sold
The duchess of Marlboro has directed the sale of all her real estate in New York City. The move was announced from New York on October 9.
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Lana
New York
Duchess of Marlboro
Carpenter union talk at Carpenters Hall tonight
W H Hillver general vice president of the Carpenters and Joiners unions of America will address the city carpenters in Carpenters hall at 7 30 o clock. Free to all and non union carpenters are especially invited to attend.
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W. H. Hillver
Carpenters and Joiners Unions of America
Carpenters
Carpenters’ Hall
Tenn
Wash.sts
Old Supreme Court Room
Fears for Samuel J Randall's Return to Washington
Philadelphia oct 5 fears among Randall friends grow that his return to Washington may not occur. the ailing congressman battles a long illness marked by severe pain and Giarrica complications. longtime associates note his strength waning and worry he may not recover enough to resume his duties.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area October 10
Fair conditions with stationary temperatures. Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. Oct. 10. Expect light winds and no significant precipitation.
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Indianapolis
Vicieity
Allen 13 days for contempt of court in Columbus
Alen sees go Wighy CoLemBes O Oct 6 Allen 6 Merets has been sentenced to 13 days in jai for contempt of court He was committed at once.
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Alen
Go Wighy CoLemBes
Melodrama Clutters Park Play With Unwanted Music
A theater reviewer criticizes excessive singing and instrumental interludes in Park productions. Sadie Hasson’s lullaby fails to suit the action, and drowned lines from the actors are noted amid orchestral flurries. The piece at Baglish’s and Emma Abbott’s upcoming opera plans are also mentioned with cast notes and ticket pricing.
Special St. I's of Burt Packard Fine Button Shoes
Bargain sale offers Burt and Packard fine button shoes cut from five dollars to three fifty while Marott's own make fine hand sewed button shoes drop from eight to five dollars a pair. Every pair warranted. Geo P Marott 16 N Pennsylvania St.
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Burt & Packard
Marott
Geo. P. Marott
Pennsylvania-st
Sweepville Rebels Triumph in City Election Sweep
Tuesday’s municipal election produced a sweeping Republican victory led by Thomas L. Sullivan for mayor with an 11,?4 plurality. Coburn trailed with 9,573 votes as Democrats affirmed gains in several wards. full results show GOP gains across multiple council seats and wards.
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Coburn
Tuk Sux
al Talfe
Bacanae
Hie Tisket
Rannize
Sim
Myers
Sweetland
Schafer
Scherer
Wilson
Paarson
Robbins
Otto Stechhan
L. D. Moody
Yontz
Dem
McClelland
Yeatz
Finch
Raesmen
Raesman
Nieth William Wesley Woollen
Long
Joe Geaper
Ellen W. Conduitt
Gasper
Conduitt
Bob Martindala
Tywelfth
Cooper
Reap
Thompson
Dunn
Connelt
Crawford
Sindlinger
Den
Davis
Eymann
Burns
John Landers
Robert McGill
Harry Rose
Rep
Hicklin
Lauthars
Highteenth
Coy
Shunleton
Hdyward Austen
Austen
Buddenbaum
Twentienth
W. N. Wishard
Olaf BR. Olsen
Trusler
Olsen
ODS
Trasler
Praid
Ward by Ward Returns Show Party Lines in City Races
A fragmented election tally reveals Democratic gains in several wards while Republicans hold key districts. Notable results include Murphy defeating Bender 628 to 415, Noland winning 875 to Kuehring, and Parrot carrying Ward 15 with a 484 margin. The overall pattern shows mixed wins across districts with one rep and one dem elected in the second district.
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Truster
Trasisr
Budenz
Martin J. Murphy
Conrad Bender
Markey
T’wenty
Ganss
Dem
Defertearl Weimal
Noland
Eng Buehring
Reynalds
Breurig
Off and Greene
Smithers
Farrall
Ward
Parrot
Thalman and Smith
Cooper
Meyers
Laut
Clark
Dams
Desno
Hatharington
Mark
Will Gistrict
Barry
Reinstke
Blackwell
Reinecke
Blackweil
Young beggar posed as stock inspector to beg
A 23-year-old man in New York was sentenced to six months in city prison for leading a double life as a beggar and a pretend stock exchange inspector. He boarded with a well to do family, wore fine clothes, and used a fraudulent letter scheme to beg from houses. His deception was uncovered after an accident revealed his true activity.
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New York
Max Solomon
Stock Exchange
First Spiritualistic Marriage Ceremony In City
The city will witness a novel spiritualistic marriage Tuesday night as Samuel Knobe marries Mise Asma EB Boahren with Rev. Me. Kendrick officiating in a non ordinated fashion. A medium from Louisville will deliver a eulogy while controlled by spirit as about 80 matrons form the circle for the seance.
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Samuel Knobe
Mise Asma
Misa Lizzia D. Bailey
Louisville
Kyy
Suicide of North Delasvarrest keeper before 7 o'clock
Anthony Buiach a North Delasvarrest saloon keeper shot himself Tuesday night soon after purchasing the business of John Rosneger. He had been in ill health and Coroner Wagner will investigate. Tatka of Comsoliation. In Missoula, Oct. The Wisconsin Central president Colby states the road will consolidate with the Baltimore & Ohio and the Northern Pacific.
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Anthony Buiach
N. Delasvarest
John Rosneger
Enid
Wagner
Tatka
Missoaukesn
Oct
Colby
Wisconsin Central Railway
Baltimore & Ohio
Northern Pacific
Indians of Redlake claim vast land and citizenship
The Indians of Redlake have added 4,000,000 acres of land and will at once take up generality and become fair fledged citizens. England reports storm of Tuesday described as the worst in recent memory. A series of local notices include a carpenters union talk at Carpenters hall and a free cyclorama pass with a chance to draw a New Home sewing machine at Sullivan's Philadelphia store. Arcade store touts largest stock of men and boys shoes with prices 20 percent lower than rivals.
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ILO Srl
St. Paul
Oct
Redlake
Grand Jury
Ed. Martin
Carpenters Hall
Tennessee
Washington Sts
W. H. Kliver
National Carpenters’ Union
Peachie Bogan
William Bogan
Taylor
Sullivan’s
Philadelthia
Arcade
West
Washington St
Trinity Church Fortunes and a Baseball Pastor's Rise
Oct. 6 report on Trinity Church in New York, noted for its vast real estate income and busy midday services. Brooklyn welcomes Wilton Mere Smith, a young sensational preacher with a baseball background whose sermons spotlight Bible figures with a gym-like flair.
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Dixesadura
Trinity
Dows
Old Trinity
Trinity School
Church Yard
London
Washington
Trinity Corporation
Pokesy
Grece Church
Broadway
Astor Bones
Ward
Ives
Staynor
Brooklyn
Wilton Mere Smith
Treacher
Ha Treaches
First Presbyterian Church of
Cleveland
Mr. Smith
Eva Ray Hamilton and a Marriage Tangle in New York
The World reports Eva Ray Hamilton asserting real affection for her husband against a prior forced arrangement by Josh Swinton. The item notes Hamilton’s fidelity and intent to do right amid a broader notice of regional corporate filings. Road company incorporation details include the Chicago Greenfield Cincinnati line from Rushville to Noblesville with a 25 mile branch to Anderson, led by E H Potter, and Cloverdale Building and Loan Association capitalized at 1000000.
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New York
Eva Ray Hamilton
Beatrice
Josh
Swinton
Mamilton
Brattroad
Chicago
Greenfield & Cincinti
In & CC
Fron Jushville
Noblesville
Anderson
E. H. Potter
Cloverdale Building and Loan Association
Arso Incorporated
Democrat Dominates Quiet Seattle Returns
As returns trickle in from Seattle on October 9 a sparse tally shows only one Democrat among the candidates in an otherwise quiet local election.
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Seattle
President plans Africa eclipse observation trip
The president was pleased by a parade of Knights Templar on Tuesday. Prof Todd and party will travel to Africa to observe the sun's eclipse next December, lasting four months. Private Secretary Halford is ill and underwent an intestinal operation. A committee from the Colored National Baptist Association urged the president to help suppress southern outrages upon Neososs.
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Knights Templar
Todd
Africa
Halford
Colored National Baptist Association
Indianapolis
Harrie
Nesross
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