Jim Blaine Visit to Harrison Draws Indiana Crowds
The Indiana arrival of Blaine and Harrison drew large crowds in Indianapolis on Thursday. Blaine toured the Denison house and greeted reporters while Harrison discussed politics privately. Transportation strains marked the day as trains and carriages carried supporters toward the New Denison and parade grounds amid bands, clubs, and cheering citizens.
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Indianapolis
Union Station
Blaine
Jeader
Maine
Denison
Gen
Harrison
Harrison and
Walker Blaine
Gen ‘King
Hovey
Chase
Denison House
Gen. Harrison
Fair Grounds
Exposition Grounds
Maj. W. H. Calkins
Cincinnati
Cincinnati West
Blaine Speech Clouds City as Democrats Roar in Bluer Air
Amid a wave of blue ink warnings and Democratic actions, crowds estimate 75,000 to 100,000 strangers in the city as G. Blaine and other leaders prepare to speak at Tomlinson Hall Thursday night.
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Blaine
Will. ebRak
Tomlinson Hall
Thieves on Trains Reported on Thursday Excursions
Pickpockets robbed passengers on excursion trains arriving Thursday with one bold suspect near the depot nearly arrested but narrowly escaped capture. Police warn the public to guard valuables during travel.
Crary Over Politics Declares Local Farmer Violently Daft
Fairmount Florida October 11 Special Deputy reports a wealthy farmer near the city has become violently daft over politics. His ravings are terrible and alarming to locals as authorities monitor the unstable situation.
Floods Recede as Damage Mounts in Maine
Reports from Calais and other points harmed by the freshets indicate floods are receding. The damage is beyond estimate. In San Francisco James C. Flood, the bonanza king, is dying.
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Calais
San Francisco
James C. Flood
Hovey Responds to Postoffice Mail Tampering Claim
General Hovey denies discord with Huston and says extra documents were not placed by him. He alleges mail issues arose from the post office and vows an affidavit. George E Wallace and William P Wallace deny involvement, blaming Aquilla Jones if tampering occurred. Postmaster Jones denies any mail tampering.
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Huston
Hovey
Tak Sun
Postoffice
Washington
Indianapolis
George E
William P. Wallace
SUN
Gen. Hovey
Bold Indiana thieves rob train near Goshen and Warsaw
Five men, seen around the Blaine meeting at Goshen, tried to rob the C W M passenger train between Goshen and Warsaw. They raided passengers, fired shots, and escaped with cash drafts and valuables worth thousands. A posse pursues the robbers as officers arrest suspects. another gang of pickpockets terrorized riders near Warsaw, injuring a passenger and stealing about $1,500 during a Blaine demonstration.
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Indiana
Warsaw
Ind
Spl
Blaine
Goshen
Indianapolis
Wells
Wabash
Lynch Threat Looms Over Olson Case Near Aberdeen
In Walworth county an enraged group vows to hang Olson, a farmer who assaulted his pregnant wife Miss Battles, beating her with an ox goad, nearly tearing an ear, and leaving her in critical condition after a dispute over going to the field. A Bangor courier reports farmers near think a lynching is imminent.
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Aberdeen
D. T
Bangor
Walworth County
Olson
Battles
Seven Hurt in Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling Wreck
Seven people were badly injured when a freight and a passenger train on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling road derailed two miles south of Mansfield Ohio after a Thursday morning collision. The disaster also left the lines blocked and investigation to determine cause underway.
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Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Hulk of Crooks Nabbed By Cincinnati Police
Three slick Cincinnati crooks slipped away on a rainy Wednesday night. Officers Werrick and McMullen nabbed them and took them to Superintendent Travis, who released the trio after they boarded a train home. Police warn the town will hunt more crooks Thursday.
Indiana Local Weather: Rain Thursday Then Fair and Cooler
Weather indications show rains on Thursday for Indiana Local followed by fair skies. Cooler temperatures are expected on Friday with a shift to dry conditions and a light breeze.
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Indiana
Eighty Dead In Excursion Train Disaster At Mud Run
A horrific collision near Hazleton Pa on an October evening killed at least 89 passengers and wounded nearly 200 as Father Matthew cadets traveled home from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Reports from Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia describe wreckage, people crushed, and a chaotic scene with officials reticent and shifting tallies.
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Hazelton
Father Matthew
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Mud Run
White Haven
Lehigh River
Scranton
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Peon Haven
Wilkesbarre
Wilkesburrh
St. Francis Pioneer Corps
John Lynch
Harry Cook
Mugh Gallagher
Bethlehem
Grand jury clears Eaton in Connaughton murder case
The county grand jury reported to Judge Irwin that evidence against Albert Eaton was insufficient and he will be discharged. Several defendants including Frank Hoy Ed Harrie John McIntyre Annie Myers Ed G Booz and others were discharged for lack of evidence while indictments were returned against Joe Campbell Laura March W H Monahan George Turnage Harvey Lock Henry Stafford Fred Balle J A Allen Al Vanslack Charles Fielda for burglary larceny and related charges.
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Irwin
Albert Eaton
Thomas Connaughton
Frank Hoy
Harrie
John McIntyre
Annie Myers
G. Booz
G. Simona
William Wiles
Joe Campbell
John Snyder
Laura March
Henry Sellers
W. H. Monahan
George Turnage
Wm. McGill
Harvey Lock
Henry Stafford
Fred Balle
J.8. Allen
al Vanslack
Charles Fielda
Riot at Chicago as police clash with rioters
Overnight unrest over a streetcar strike turns violent in Chicago. Police, unable to curb crowds on Western Ave, fire upon rioters, injuring scores and fatally wounding one man, James Mason, as authorities arrest leaders.
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Yerkes
Sinkera Tegen
Western-ave
Tendera
Rcs
Tham
James Moson
Street Signs and Gas Company Compliance
The Gas Company will comply with city ordinance requiring street names on lamps. Brass slips are being prepared for gas streetlights, while the council has not acted to install signs at corners where electric lights will be used.
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Siresia
Stranger James Ryan Dies in Bedford Rumor of Yellow Fever
James Ryan died suddenly in Bedford on a Wednesday. Witnesses reported he turned yellow after death causing alarm over a suspected yellow fever case. In Decatur William Johnson was arrested and taken to Fort Wayne on charges of stealing letters from the mails. P. M. Trumbower has been confirmed as postmaster for Muncie.
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James Ryan
Bedford
Wm. Johnson
Decatur
Fort Wayne
P. M. Trumbower
Muncie
Turtle bearing 1771 EB I mark found on Imlay farm
A large land turtle with the initials EB I and the year 1771 cut in its back was found on Joseph Imlay's farm near Minnietown. The initials are believed to have been cut by Elisha Imlay, who died in 183. The turtle was discovered a few days ago by Joseph Imlay in the city vicinity.
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Minnietown
N. Y
Joseph Imlay
Elisha Imlay
Robber Nabbed Near Central Church After Pocket Attempt
William Roberts attempted a pocket theft near Delaware and Biost streets in front of Central Christian church at 1 30 Thursday afternoon. Detective Joyce and Sergeant Bruce arrested him and took him into custody.
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Delaware
Biost
Central Christian Church
Joyce
Sergt
Bruce
Roberts
Damages Sought From Roads After Morgantown Wreck
Jacob Eckert seeks 30000 dollars from Fairland Martinsville and Big Four roads for injuries to himself and his son Charles in the recent Morgantown crash. The filing names the defendants and requests compensation for medical bills pain and suffering and related losses.
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Jacob Eckert
Fairland & Martinsville
Big Four
Charles
Morgantown
Gas well blast at Somerset rocks derrick in trenton rock
In Wasash Indiana on October 11 a large gas well drilled at Somerset blew rocks and dirt to the top of the derrick as drilling reached 12 feet into trenton rock. Local crews secured the sight and reported the strike without further incident.
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Wasash
Ind
Somerset
Trenton Rock
City Life Police seek man in pocketbook theft at Fayettest home
Police report a colored man stole Mrs. Pierson's pocketbook and $5 from her house at 285 Fayettest. An unrelated male fell near the depot tunnel entrance around noon but walked away with minor injury. Detectives arrested Harry G Wright James Murphy and Willie Andrews Thursday afternoon on pocketpicking charges.
Too Many Medics and Taxed Marriages in Asia
The piece notes England’s doctor population ratio of one to 1200, London overstaffed by 943 or more doctors, with 1600 deaths and 1800 graduates yearly, and cites fierce competition with sixpence per visit in some areas. It also reports Kashbar’s wife tax in Tashkend where merchants must take a wife, enabling revenue as women quickly remarry after departure.
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England
London
Tashkend
Kashbar
Duel on Tricycles Ends in Damaged Machines
Two young Germans in Berlin staged a duel using tricycles at 800 yards apart. They charged head on causing minor injuries to themselves and serious damage to their machines. Their honor was satisfied.
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Berlin
London Jubilee Celebration Cost and Global Warnings
London paid 60000 for jubilee celebrations while China reports fires caused mainly by kerosene. No antidote exists for chlorate or potash poisoning. Japan shifts taste to beer and porter and European costumes. England and Wales saw log creditors totaling £7114905 last year amid bankruptcy waves.
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London
China
England
Wales
Terrific Blazing Oil Fire Rages at Williamsburg Wharf
A steamship Hafie at Trak oil docks in Williamsburg caught fire, spreading to a dock and storehouse with 10,000 barrels of oil. Five firefighters were badly burned, one fatally. Four vessels and a gram elevator burned, with thousands of barrels of oil and naptha destroyed, totaling a substantial loss.
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New York
Williamsburg
L.I
Hafie
Trak Oil Company
Hoosiers Beat Boston In Goofball Baseball Thriller
Indianapolis hosts Boston in a cold afternoon game. Hines, Buckley, and Glasscock led the Hoosiers with a multi run rally while Boston struggled to score. Final notes include a Labor Signal case update and an upcoming hearing schedule.
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Cas
Hoosiers
Bostonians
Clarkson
Kelly
Boyle
Myers
Leu Knight
Boston
Hines
Henry
Johnson
Quinn
Moike Kelly
Schoeneck
Hornung
Casscock
Indianapolis
Johnston
Buckley
Seery
Bassett
Glasscock
Brow
McGeachy
Horaung
Morrill
Bostom
Jobnetov
Brown
Wise
Morritt
Balla
K. Geuchy
Coyle
Horneag
Bail—Kelly
Wild Phores
Ane
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