Standin' On De Corner In Indiana Election Night
A lively account of Indianapolis election night shows Thomas Taggart’s Democratic victory over Lee Nixon and Republican setbacks. Crowds celebrate at the Grand Hotel as party tensions flare, with reports of colored voters and post election maneuvering for city offices.
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Judge Stubbs
Lee Nixon
Democratic
Hepblican
Benjamin Harrison
Denny
Harrison
T. Waggart
Taggart
Grand Hotel
Indiana
C. W. Welmian
Sullivan
Ind
City politics quoted on administration and church influence
Judge Stubbs criticizes the election as the product of Denny and Powell's administration. Theodore Stein notes church leaders at Central Ave M E helped run city police during Mayor Denny's term. The remarks reflect tensions in local governance and religious influence.
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Stubbs
Denny
Powell
Christ
Mere
Central Ave. M. E
Theodore Stein
Landslide in Indianapolis Reflects Political Shifts
In Indianapolis the election produced a landslide against Mayor Denny and his administration. Supporters blame the liquor law enforcement and Denny’s rigidity, while Trusier and GOP allies claim a broad anti-Denny sentiment powered by German and liberal factions. Critics note a unified Democratic Republican front against the Denny approach.
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Denny
Taggart
Powell
Trusier
Controller's Office
Preston C. Trusier
Moywonm Wines
Ainion
Mivron OD
Trusler
Lemon Tonic Laxative Ad Highlights Energy and Appetite
An old advertisement touts Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles for 60 cents, claiming it boosts energy appetite and mental clarity. It references a 15,000 majority for Dr. Leeth and mentions chronic and nervous diseases with a nod to N. Merid ianst.
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Dr. Leeth
N. Meridianst
Governor Clarke Won't Call Special Session Over Fight
Hot Springs bids to host the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout as Gov. Clarke says he would not summon the legislature to halt the fight if held in the state capital or in Hot Springs. He would enforce the law but avoid a special session, even amid rumors of Arkansas plans. The story notes Hot Springs officials negotiating in Dallas and outlines preliminary fight arrangements and legal actions against those involved.
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Taggart
Stuckmeyer
Cox
Democratic
Blue Coats
Powell
Benny
Sie
Denny
State House
Arkansas
Lot Springs
Waters
Hot Springs
Dallas
Regan
Everyiain
Witness Lenahan Testifies in Durant-Alleged Pawn Ring Case
In San Francisco California the Durant trial focuses on Clas T Lenahan a key witness who says he tried to pawn a small diamond ring on April 8 but the defense claims he was mistaken for Durant. Lenahan testifies Oppenheim's shop exchange mirrors the defendant's courtroom account.
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San Brascisco
Cal
Get
Tosday
Clas
T. Lenahan
Durant
Ye Pephiwin
Lenahan
Blinehe [LaMont
Oppenheim
Mahone Burial Moved From Washington to Petersburg
The body of Geo. Wa Mahone who died here on Tuesday afternoon was taken to Petersburg Virginia on Wednesday afternoon for burial.
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Gem. Mahone
Buri
Washineton
Geo. Wa Mahone
Petersburg
Police court drops assault case for Chas Lee and Gus Franer
Chas Lee committeeman and Gus Franer sheriff of ward 10 were dismissed in police court after arrests Tuesday for assault and battery. The item also notes a poll day handshake between Chas Wheat and his brother Geo Wheat of Horace Ros, plus a long list of marriages and a long obituary-like roll of ages and causes.
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Chas. Eliott
Gus Franer
Ward
Chas. W. Wheat
Tomlinson
Geo. E. Wheat
Horace
Isyy
Wheat
Kansas
Brutus
Win
Effie Rins
G. I
Mrs. Berry
Lavant
Addie Lackley
I. I
Ida Smith
John
Annie Gaynor
Chas
Annie Snyder
Christina Wahland
Henry
Carrie Misenhart
Eugene
Bertha Shoellhoff
Ella Lee
Jennie Stafford
Isaac
Mary Molten
Edward
Mary Hide
Mrs. Huntsinger
Mrs. Rose
Mrs. Ayers
Deas
Aggie Riley
Fred Colier
Harold
Chas. Firestine
Wilhelmine Schildmeyer
Basil L. Hubbard
Willie Poison
Ralph Boss
Minnie Bleck
Delia Blanchard
Wm. Farris
Horace Mathews
Ed Fallon
Wm. Burk
Noble Brown
Willis McCréa
George Bunnell
George Kampelmanne
Lizvie Helcher
Licus Samuel G. Cory
Mary I. Negley
Geo. Bownsall
Anna Sparks
Prank
Supreme court hears appeal in Winnie Smith murder case
The New York Supreme Court heard a motion for a new trial in the Winnie Smith murder case from Brighton Beach. The appellant argues the lower court erred in jury instructions and affirms the self defense issue while noting requested instructions were refused.
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Winnie Smith
W. B. Thomas
Brighton Beach
Supreme Court
Charles Smith
Smith
John B. Elam
Lie
Ketcham
Marriage of Anna Burlot and Anton Juaw rence Thiers Halted
Miss Anna Burlot, famed for beauty and popularity, was to wed Anton Juaw rence Thiers of Peoria at St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning. The bride awaited a lavish celebration as guests sent costly gifts, but Thiers telegraphed from St. Louis en route to Dallas, Texas, revealing desertion. The bride's father, wealthy, planned to transfer valuable property after the ceremony.
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Amiarriages Prout
Anna Burlot
Anton Juawrence Thiers
Peoria
Pat Rowe Asks Governor About Presidential Bid
Pat Rowe, a caller at the governor's office on Tuesday, seeks a word with the governor about becoming the next president. John Sterriweather tells him the governor is not available, and Rowe asserts the governor once secured his Washington appointment.
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Pat Rowe
Ile
Washington
Pat
John Sterriweather
Confederate veteran bishop declares he was right to support the Confederacy
At a veterans reunion near MeRpreesboro on Tuesday Bishop Quintard of the Episcopal Church praised Gov. Turney and his Chattanooga speech. He said he stood before comrades and believed he was constitutionally right to support the Confederacy, drawing enthusiastic applause.
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Merpreesboro
Here
Quuintard
Episcopal Church
Gov. Turney
Chattanooga
Theater Comique Fire Leaves One Dead
The Theater Comique burned Wednesday morning in Kansas City. Alvan Kennedy, brother-in-law of Chief Trale, was buried in the ruins and rescued later with a fractured skull and is not expected to survive.
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Kansas City
Theater Comique
Alvan Kennedy
Trale
Billing Armenians Indulge in Annual Butchery
Conflicts broke out in Trepizonn Armenia on Wednesday between Turks and Armenians. Many natives killed in the clash with reported heavy fighting and casualties.
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Trepizonn
Armenia
Pardon Granted for Edward Shuler on Cruel Poverty Claim
Edward Shuler of Clark County, condemned for trying to steal a horse and buggy, is pardoned by the governor after a plea tied to his wife and child’s harsh living conditions on Towhead Island near Jeffersonville. He will take work at a Louisville shipyard.
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Edward Shuler
Clark County
Shuler
Hhis
Sauer
Charlestown
Towhead Island
Jeffersonville
St. Louis
Shuter
Louisville
Damagher
Sauler
Mt Morris Priest Found Guilty of Assault on Minor
After six hours the jury convicted Father Flaherty of assaulting a church member under 16 in Mt Morris New York. The priest formerly at St Patrick's Church was sentenced to seven years in Auburn prison on appeal and new trial grounds.
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Guntsko
N. Y
Father Finherty
Mount Morris
Father Flaherty
Mary Sweeney
Mt. Morris
Court of Sessions
Flaherty
Auburn
Enstromer Brothers Arrested in Forged Check Scheme
Police rounded up W. C. Enstromer and his brother Thomas on Wednesday morning for allegedly procuring money by forged checks. They claimed Humane Society affiliation and used officer names. Authorities believe about 850,000 was obtained.
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Guinie
Chiaco
W. C
Thomas Enstromer
The
Humane Society
Admiral Butler Arrives Aboard British Dispatch Boat
American and British consuls say steps taken to secure inquiry into Ku Cheng missionary outrages without force. A British gunboat moves up the river to protect English interests.
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Branca
Butler
Ku Cheng
Reform Talks and New Railway Plan Highlight Indiana News
Rev W F Crafts reports growing reform interest with invitations to speak on various dates. Terre Haute & Mississippi Railway Co is incorporated with 28000 dollars capital to build a line from Terre Haute to a Wabash River point near Antsonville Illinois, led by H Wulman W R McKeen and others of Terre Haute.
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W. F. Craf
Sun
In. Buechtel
Dr. Diaries
Keys
Wilber F. Crafts
National Bureau of Reforms
Terre Haute & Mississippi Railway Company
Terre Haute
Wabash River
Antsonville
Ill
Vigo
Sullivan
H. Wulman
W. R. McKeen
St Paul Sets Sail On Maiden Atlantic Voyage
The American liner St Paul departed at 11 a m on Wednesday for its maiden voyage. It carries 105 first cabin 100 second cabin and 350 steerage passengers with a crew near 500. The ship will take the southern course.
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New York
St. Paul
Czarewitch 6f1 Reruin Prof Leiden Receives Alarm Telegraph
Oct 9 The eminent specialist Prof Leiden, summoned to Caucasus for the czarewitch of Russia, has received a telegram reporting that the czarewitch is alarmingly ill.
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Reruin
Leiden
Caucasus
Czarewitch
Russia
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area October 10
Forecast covers 86 hours ending 8 p m October 10 for Indianapolis and vicinity. Expect fair conditions with a warm Wednesday night and continued fair weather Thursday. Includes local ads for cistern cleaning cementing, parlor goods, and stove connections with contact numbers.
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Indianapolis
Fire in a Tenement Kills Several at No 621 Sixth
Fire swept a five story brick tenement at No 621 W Sixth St Cr crywart destroying many homes. Forty tenants slept inside as flames reached the third to fifth floors. Mrs Mary Holmes died and Miss E J Pendery was rescued unconscious. Others injured include Hachel Davis Alma Davis Mars Ina Davis Julia Davis and Theresa Lang. Fire origin under investigation.
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Fire Department
W. Sixth St
Thomas
Pinherty
Alutile
Onso
Mars
Inma Davis
Julia Davis
Ida Minkowsky
Theresa Lang
Miattie Ponso
Rachael Davis
Mturaine
James B Snyder Dies at 35 in Indiana Spiritualist Hotel
James B Snyder, 35, proprietor of the Tremont House in Mixcre Ind, died Tuesday of Brights disease. A prominent spiritualist, he planned a funeral at the Spiritual Temple conducted by Mrs H Colby Luther on Thursday. Born in Hanedd county, he moved from Clinton county 12 years ago. He urged his family to keep running the hotel as leader of the Spirit route, and his estranged son Snyder would greet passersby and speak to an unseen boy.
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Houta
Mixcre
Ind
James B. Snyder
Bright
Spiritual Temple
H. Colby
Luther
Hanedd County
Muneie
Clinton County
Treqmont House
Missing Girl Found Wandering in New York
Kgaie Lissauer an 18 year old missing girl was found wandering the streets early Wednesday in New York, apparently sane after days of disappearance. She claimed to have married but could not name her husband, and authorities suspect involvement in a base plot by an elderly man she was seen with.
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New York
Kgaie Lissauer
Maceo Wounded as Roloff Dies and Colon Wrecked
Havana reports the cruiser Christobal Colon is total wrecked but its guns and torpedoes are salvable. Insurgent leader Rololf is said to have died of putrid fever. General Antonio Maceo is confirmed wounded after a Sept. 26 battle while making a dash at the enemy.
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Havana
Christobal Colon
Rololf
Antonio Maceo
Ile
Amusements in Indianapolis and Surrounding Theaters
The Empire presents Two old cronies and A Turkish knight opening Thursday with a 20 piece band. English's hosts The Bowery girl and Roland Reed in The Politician Thursday night. Park audiences enjoy Sadie Hassan in A Kentucky girl weekly. Cantorinos band plays Saturday in two Indianapolis concerts with soloists. Kellar continues to draw crowds at the Grand all week.
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the Empire
English’s
Sadie Hassan
Canterno
Indianapolis
Kellar
the Grand
Roland Reed
Empire
W. HE. Mack
Ro Ellis Donaldson
Mack and
Galt
Shoeware Repair and Mail Service Ad
Local shop People’s Shoe Mig and Repair ing Go offers shoe repair pickup and delivery by calling 0155. Advertising best repair prices from 155 Virginia Ave Bene ORS. Sun readers see fall style SL50 TM and energy tonic Lemon Tonic Laxative in large bottles.
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Virginia-ave
Bene Ors Sun
Titte Bates
Ney, Dalton, Hochey
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