Breach Between Miles and Alger Widens in Washington Dispatches
New York October 11 dispatches report a widening rift between General Miles and Secretary Alger. Reorganization of the army corps and Minnesota Indian uprising handling are cited as grievances. Miles was not consulted in either action, drawing bitterness toward Corbin and Alger. An officer hints Miles should resign, though the president may not accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Miles
Alger
Electie
Army Corps
Minnesota
Army
Corbin
Gen. Miles
United States
Baney gang captured after carriage theft and horse routine
Police surrounded the Short residence Monday night, arresting Baney and accomplices as they tried to flee. Detectives found Mrs. Sophia Matthews’ carriage in Jonesville and recovered a horse, buggy, and harness. Several stolen items were identified. arrests followed and cases continued to Friday.
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Baney
Sophia S. Matthews
Meridianst
Splan
Wilson
Jonesville
Colbert
Short
William Simpson
New York-st
Chris Harmoning
Edinburg
Jockey Alley
Ery
Tole Ard
Elephant Kills Circus Man in Night Tragedy
In Parkersburg West Virginia on October 1 Geo Dilly from Lincoln county was killed by a female elephant at Roncevert after teasing the animal and her calf despite warnings. The elephant broke her chain while three men slept, picked up Dilly with her trunk, beat him and crushed him with her feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Geo
Dilly
Lincoln County
Roncevert
Police Court Fines for Griffin in The Overcoat and Harness Theft
Hugh Griffin faced fines totaling 75 dollars and 30 days for stealing an overcoat from Benjamin Heinman and 60 days for taking a harness from Morris Lemontree. Arrested by Bike-cops Holtz and Wallace after attempting to dispose of the harness at a W Pear Street livery stable, Griffin’s accomplice John Kelly was found not guilty. Griffin fears harming Patrolman Wallace after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Griffin
Benjamin Heinman
Morris Lemontree
Holtz and
Wallace
W. Pear St
John Kelly
Griffin
Man Arrested In Drunken Night Breakin Gaffe
T L Hebb of an Indianapolis millinery company got drunk Tuesday and broke into the second story window via a back shed, then slept inside. A witness mistook him for a burglar and with officers Holtz he was arrested. He was fined one dollar and costs for intoxication.
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T. L. Hebb
Indianapolis
Holtz
Prison Congress Invites Indiana Officials to Sessions
Indianapolis hosts the national prison congress inviting judges mayors sheriffs and charity workers from across Indiana. An informal Plymouth church reception follows the program. Michael J Cassidy of Cherry Hill prison, a solitary confinement advocate, illustrates opposing views on prison reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Prison Congress
Boards of Charity
Indiana
Plymouth Church
Wupalis
Michael J. Cassidy
Cherry Hill Prison
Philadelphia
Old School of Wardens
Sale of Zola’s effects draws Great Crowds in Paris
Rush to Zola aid in Paris reports a public sale of Zola’s effects to satisfy a 50 frank libel judgment after Dreyfus case experts. The walnut Louis X era table opened at 120 francs and quickly rose to 32 francs final sale to a reputed journalist, cheers erupting as the auction ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Emilio Zola
Dreyfus
MM. Zola
Louis X
M. Zola
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m Oct 12 calls for clearing Tuesday afternoon and fair and colder Tuesday night with fair Wednesday. Early Tuesday 7 am temperature 58 degrees, noon 67, 2 pm 69.
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Indianapolis
Report on battery fund spendings and transport conditions
Private Harry Henderson reports to the Ladies' auxiliary on the Twenty-seventh battery's use of society funds for sick care. He blasts the Porto Rico transport as filthy and the government food as poor, blaming an inspector for malfeasance and noting enduring suffering among the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Henderson
Twenty-seventh Battery
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Porto Rico
Love Was His Stock In Tragic Canton Case
A New York divorced woman Anna EB George faces a preliminary hearing in Canton Ohio for the murder of George D Saxton. Prosecutors press for evidence while defense attorney teams prepare. The coroner and witnesses, including Eva Althouse, provide few new facts as timelines and grand jury dates loom.
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Anna EB. George
Eva Althouse
Saxton
McGregor Pants Recall at Central Labor Meeting
County commissioner John McGregor’s alleged purchase of non union trousers becomes a focus at a Central Labor union session. A motion to reconsider the previous week’s resolutions passed narrowly, appointing a three member committee to probe the charge. Letters from several unions statewide endorse the boycott of the state fair association over non union repairs. The dispute to continue into next year.
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John McGregor
Central Labor Union
McGregor
State Fair Association
Central Union
Kennedy
Death of Mrs Cynthia Ames Pioneer Baptist Leader Widow
Mrs. Cynthia S. Ames aged 86 died Tuesday morning at daughter Emma C. Woodall’s home in Indianapolis. widow of Rev Almont F. Ames, longtime Baptist pastor. Born in New York, she and her husband journeyed from Michigan to Indiana by canal boat, box car, and stage. Survived by daughters Mrs Mary McCauley and Mrs Woodall, and son Edwin Ames of San Francisco. Funeral planned by Planner & Buchanan.
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Cynthia S. Ames
Emma C. Woodall
Alabamast
Almont F. Ames
Ames
Indianapolis
Broom County
New York
Michigan
Erie Canal
Adrian
Mich
Somersett
Hillsdale County
Mary McCauley
Dan McCauley
Woodall
Edwin Ames
San Francisco
Planner & Buchanan
Well Known Indianapolis Tailor P. J. Kelly Dies
P. J. Kelly, a longtime Indianapolis tailor born in Ireland, died Tuesday morning at age 70 after a paralytic stroke. Survived by his wife, four sons Charles John Frank Bernard and daughter Sarah, he once ran shops on Kling Street Virginia Avenue and West Washington Street. Funeral at St. Patrick's Church Thursday morning with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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P. J. Kelly
Indianapolis
Mr. Kelly
Ireland
Klingis St
Virginia-ave
E. Washington-st
Charles
John
Frank
Bernard
Sarah
Kelly
St. Patrick's Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Pace That Kills Claims Edith Easton Suicide
In New York the suicide of Edith Easton a chorus girl with possible alias Edith Edstrom sparks a secretive inquiry. Police refuse to investigate further despite public interest while a self described sister handles the body and hints of parents in Pennsylvania emerge.
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New York
Edith Easton
Weber & Fields’ Company
Miss Easton
Edith Edstrom
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania
Letters found among Saxton murder victim’s effects
New York reports that letters of Mrs. Mary J. Park of Canton were found with George D. Saxton after his murder. Park, once married to William Park, is a cashier at Hotel Marie Antoinette. The letters revive talk of ties between Saxton and Park and a possible engagement.
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New York
Canton
Mary J. Park
George D. Saxton
Mary F. Park
Marie Antoinette
Mary Franz
Miss Franz
Geoge Saxton
William S’. Park
Park
Hog cholera spread warned by state health chief
Secretary Harry of the State Board of Health reports hog cholera is prevalent in numerous counties including Bartholomew Decatur Hancock Huntington Jay Johnson La Porte Marshall Montgomery Potter Shelby Steuben Vermillion Wells Whit County Grant Fulton and Union, urging farmers to take sanitary precautions and report outbreaks immediately.
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Harry
State Board of Health
Bartholomew
Decatur
Hancock
Huntington
Jay
Johnson -Laporte
Marshall
Muddy Roads Delay 157th Indiana Troops En Route
The 157th Indiana regiment troops endured wet streets and muddy conditions as they moved toward Camp Mount. Officers are compiling property reports while tents at the camp receive boar bottoms and straw. About 50 soldiers are ill and cannot return to camp from home.
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157Th Indiana
Camp Mount
John F Stephens Dies at 57 in Indianapolis
John W Stephens, age 57, died Tuesday morning at his home 1412 Prospectst from diabetes. He owned Enterprise boiler and machine works and was a longtime Indianapolis resident of 80 years. Funeral services planned for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stephens
Enterprise Boiler and Machine Works
Indianapolis
Aoe a Good 10c Semone Spleno at Bo
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a Good at ten cents and a person named Semone with spleno status at a location abbreviated Bo. Remaining text is unreadable.
No Food Suffering Blamed On Man Not God in Cuba Testimony
Maj Hugh J Gallagher testifies at a war investigations hearing on Santiago depot operations in Cuba. He describes rations landing at Siboney, Cuban and Spanish prisoners fed, and notes that surf hindered supplies. He says no widespread suffering occurred, blaming high surf for shortages.
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Washington
Cict
War Investigating Commission
Santiago
Hugh J. Gallagher
Regular Cavalry
Shafter
Siboney
Cuba
Beaver
Yale
Maj. Gallagher
el Paso
Gov. Beaver
Gen
McCook
Coy
Woodbury
Maj
Col Denby
Gen. McCook
Attorney Hornbrook Presses Van Natta Defense in Goodin Case
In criminal court Tuesday morning attorney Hornbrook finished a dramatic defense for Maud Goodin in a conspiracy charge to mar Aimee Haskinson. He argued lack of motive and challenged Van Natta's testimony while highlighting Mrs Goodin’s character and the credibility of key witnesses.
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Hornbrook
Maud Goodin
Aimee Haskinson
Snowing
Goolin
van Natta
Goodin
Klein
Wealthy Ad Says He Seeks a Wife Vanishes in Boston
A man answering to W. S. Preddy of Hotel Touraine placed ads claiming wealth and seeking a wife. Henri de Jong, a Dutch fugitive charged with murdering four women, was thought in Boston. The caller vanished a day after de Jong reports, mail forwarded to Cincinnati, police to question him if found.
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Boston
Mass
West
W. S. Preddy
Hotel Touraine
Watts
Henri de Jong
Holland
de Jong
Preddy
New England
St. Nicholas
Cincinnati
Chicago Jubilee Week Plans and Events
Chicago observes Jubilee week starting Sunday with thanksgiving services and sacred concerts in public parks. Archbishop Ireland, Rabbi Hirsch, and other leaders will address a 600 voice choir at the Auditorium. Highlights include a reception for guests, a public reception for President McKinley, illuminated bicycle parade, mass meetings, patriotic exercises, and a grand civic military parade with a banquet at the Auditorium.
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Chicago
Ireland
Rabbi Hirsch
McKinley
Army
Navy
Elias Kline Dies in Lieber's Art Store
Elias Kline aged 60 collapsed and died Monday evening in Lieber's art store amid long heart disease. He lived at 406 West Walnut Street and worked with his son in a picture framing shop on Indiana Avenue. Survived by widow and six children. Flanner and Buch ban handled the arrangements.
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Elias Kline
Lieber
Walnut St
Indiana Ave
Flanner & Buchban
Carrell Named Tammany Executive Head in New York
John F. Carrell chosen by Richard Croker for Tam many hall executive head succeeding John F. Sheehan who was deposed last year. Carrell resigns from a $12,000 clerk of the general sessions post to take the new role and will rally braves with Augustus Van Wyck. He plans a Buffalo Musial hall speech on Oct 22 and a statewide tour. The German American reform union Gastro, claiming 27,000 voters in Manhattan and the Bronx, backs Van Wyck.
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New York
John F. Carrell
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
John F. Sheehan
Croker
Carroll
Court of General Sessions
Musia Hall
Buffalo
A Way-Up Thief Charged in Erie Incident
In Erie on the Friday night attack, Dr. F H Lawrence reported a stabbing in his apartments and a thief fleeing with about 100 dollars. He later identified a suspect, Danson, a local Black man, though the police chief accused Lawrence of being the real burglar in a published signed statement.
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Erie
F. H. Lawrence
Ackerman
Lawrence
Danson
Woods
Burned woman Elizabeth Bany dies after fatal Saturday blaze
Elizabeth Bany died after severe burns from a washing fire mishap at her home on Market Street. She lived with her father Sinon Bany senior and leaves a large Indiana-based family including six brothers John in Boston and Henry Simon Peter Adam Edward and more, plus sisters in Indiana. Funeral is set for Thursday from the home.
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Elizabeth Bany
Sinon Bany
John Bang
Boston
Mass
Henry
Simon
Peter
Adam
Edward
Indianapolis
Louisa Schoenig
Annie
Yust
Fionia Hook
Indianalis
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Canton, O
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George D. Sixton
Auttorney Pomerene
Hice
John C. Welty
James
George Brown
Hanoverton
Mgregor
Mrs. Ames
John F. Stephens
God
van ‘Natta
Brightwood
Charles “Wilson
Haskinson
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