Editor Mathews Arrested In Populist Paper Row
A chaotic clash over the Nonconformist's editorial stance triggers arrest of editor Chas X Mathews after a failed press run and a dispute over mailing lists. Key players include Mrs Vincent W G Hendricks H J Beadle and Democratic chairman Martin. The case centers on a profanity charge and potential control of the paper's future alignment with Bryan Sewall tickets.
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Chas. X. Mathews
St Louis
Sewall
Pops
Edstor Mathews
Grayville
Motsinger
Election Board
Ntou
Athbert Vincent
Merning Mail
MelLee & McAllister
Tt Paper
S Vincent
Johnson
Hendricks
Democrats
Mckee
Abrs. Vincent
W. G. Hendricks
H. J. Beadle
Grand Hotel
Martin
Democratic State Central Committee
H. J. Besidie
Vincent
Indiana
Montana
Jackson County
Schuyler Flaas
Mekkee & McAllister
Bryan and Sewall
West
Beadle
Bryan
Terre Tlaute
Holcomb
Cox
Spiritualist Church Dedicated in New Home
The First spiritualist church dedicated its new building at the corner of Alabama and New Yorkists. Rev. A Wiggin of Boston preached on Job 21 3 and spoke about criticisms of spiritualism. The church aims for a cooperative model with $20 shares, payable in weekly 10 cent installments. Membership stands around 160 and Wednesday seances draw good attendance.
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Alabama
New Yorkists
A. Wiggin
Boston
City Life Highlights In Indianapolis 1887 Local News
Police wear new winter uniforms. The railway library and relief association is incorporated. County contracts for courthouse copper roofing go to M. E. Humphreys & Co. A trustee for the state normal is named, Nancy Pressel dies at 82, Allen Leatty receives 60 days in the workhouse. Q&A on drinking charges, insurance broker talk, judge fines for bicycle lamps, and plans for sound money veterans meetings unfold.
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Indiana
Railway Library and Relief Association
Natonal
St. Louis
Court House
M. EB. Humphreys & Co
Chas. W. Ward
Vermillion County
State Normal
Murray Briggs
Sullivan
Nancy Pressel
Indianapolis
Mooresvill
August Pressel
Allen Leatty
Cox
Board of Safety
James I’. Wilson
Colbert
James A. Brandon
Blackford St
Brandon
Military Park
A. 4. Wiley
Wm. Darreech
D. W. Comstock
Wayne
Thos. J. Study
Springstivid
Aml
Col. M. A. Downing
Board of Works
Wilh
Chicago
Dne
Commercial Club
Association For
Imen Markowitz
Grand Jury
Henry Magel
Ben Jearl
Delawarest
College-are
Baptist Church
H. M. Wharton
Baltimore
Tle
Jesse Alley
C. ¥. Whitaker
Toe Colbert
Greaten Walker
Bryan Button
McKinley
Sons of Veterans
S, Sickles
Howard
Alger
Stewart
Marden
Col. Hawkins
Maj
Burst
Corporal Tanner
States
Sound Money
Tomlinson Hall
English
Opera House
N. Meridianst
Lafayette
Consul Henry C Smith Resigns Amid Charges of Misconduct
A letter from Henry Clay Smith, a Georgia born consul in Santos Brazil, resigns under pressure amid charges of personal and official misconduct. Secretary Olney informs Smith the resignation is accepted to avoid further damage to the public service and notes prior issues on file. The episode echoes similar trouble involving another colored consul and underscores political pressure surrounding the Chicago ticket.
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Washington
Democratic Campaign Committee
Henry Clay Smith
Georgia
Alabama
Santos
Brazil
Tamatave
Madagascar
Mrr. Waller
Jetter
Smith
Chicago
Ietter
Giney
Mr. Smith
State Department
Department of State
Washington, D. C
United States
Richard Olney
Populist Ticket Certifi ed Amid Fusion Talks In Indiana
The populist electors were certified to the state board after a fusion plan with ten Democrats and five populists. A dual certificate was filed by N J Met singer and Julius Rosenheimer to validate the ticket. The slate lists at large J W W Stoll and Wend Parda D Drain, with district nominees from Evansville to Rensselaer. Sudden death of J S Scott from morphine overdose at 55. He was a grocer and church member in Indianapolis area.
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State Board of Election
Amtendas
Julius Rosenheimer
N. J. Metsinger
Jd. W W. Stoll
South Bend
Wend Parda D. Drain
Myransville
James Hinson
Evansville
Elisha A. Riggins
Angelesville
George B. MelIntyre
New Albany
Townsend Cone
Butterville
D. ¥. Williamson
Greencastle
George W. Pigman
Viherty
Maurice Donnelly
Indianapolis
Uf. Campbell
Anderson
William C. Smith
Delphi
Jas. W. Peirce
Rensselaer
Meredith TI. Kidd
Wabash
F. B. van Anken
Pleasant Lake
John S. Bender
Plymouth
J. S. Scott
J. G. Scott
Broadway
Christian-ave
Ife
Central-ayve. M. E. Church
Buschman
Collegeave
Local Business Fliers Highlight Sales And Ads
A collage of shop promotions lists carpets, china, clothing, furniture, and bread with various retailer names and offers. Readers are urged to compare prices and fixtures at Albert Gall’s, Chas Mayer & Co, Globe, Messenger's, and Parrott & Taggart among others.
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Wasson
Albert Gall
Haviland China
Chas. Mayer & Co
the Globe
Bryce’s
Old Homestead
Taylor
Messenger’s
Parrott & Taggart
New York
Treachery of Hill in 1896 Political Tribulations
Nevada Senator W. M. Stewart bids farewell to the East after claiming Wil’s treachery cost New York to Bryan. He warns of a grim future if Republicans win, predicts Bryan sweeping the West, and fears McKinley’s gold standard and a move toward military rule under patronage power. He plans to return to Nevada.
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Silver King
Wil
New York
Hill
Senate
Danforth
iGhery
Albany
Tanner
Bryan
McKinley
White House
Officer Cronin Injured in Rough Street Brawl
Patrolman Cronin was seriously injured in a melee at the corner of Chio Street and the canal after arresting Charles Johnson at Wade Trill's saloon. Johnson bit Cronin's finger and ear, as other assailants fought the officer and fled. detectives began scanning for the offenders.
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Cronin
Chiost
Wade Trill
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Chrost
Johnnson
Husband searches stream for missing Mrs Garver in Haughville
Mr Garver continues a weeklong river search for his wife Mrs Philip Garver who disappeared from their Haughville home. He notes diversions by dynamite and local probes along the Melt railroad bridge while residents question if she drowned or wandered away.
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Philip Garver
Haughville
Garver
Gar
Stockman’s self-nominated bid for U S presidency in Indianapolis
William T. Steckman, still in Indianapolis after announcing his presidential candidacy, stays at the California house inviting supporters to visit. He plans a Wednesday street parade and speeches, says he once called a September convention that failed to materialize and now runs on the Stockman-by-the-way platform.
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William T.steckman
United States
Indianapolis
California House
New Jewish Congregation Formed for Hebrew Education
A new congregation named Talmud Thorah was organized to educate city youth in Hebrew. About 75 attended the Sunday meeting which elected officers: President Benjamin Fishber, vice president Nathan Bornstein, treasurer A. Jacobs, recording and financial secretary N. E. Benson, and trustees Joe Goldberg L Libowitz H H Barret Sominsky and A. Greenbaum.
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Talmud Thorah
Benjamin Fishber
Nathan Bornstein
A. Jacobs
N.E. Benson
Joe Goldberg
L. Libowitz
Bucking Ghosts Haunt Capitol Ave House Mystery
A two room house at 1336 N Capitol Ave draws crowds as noises rattle the windows from 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday. Neighbors attribute the raps to bucking walls from settling, while residents and bystanders seek explanations. No ghostly incidents since, with the scene quiet Monday, the house remains under wary observation.
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James Newport
N. Capitol Ave
Mr. Newport
Newport
Youny
McKinley
Indianapolis 36 Hour Forecast Includes Mild Tuesday
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p.m. Tuesday predicts a fair night Monday and sunny Tuesday. Noon temperature Monday rising to around 60 degrees with mild afternoon winds.
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Porecast
Indianapolis
Cready
Provoke and profanity case in Justice Lockman's court
In Justice Lockmans court Mrs Minnie Deels and Miss Nellis Vice faced a trial over a dispute described as provoke and profanity. Deetz testified the Vice girl’s mother refused laundry when a bill was owed and that insults were exchanged prompting arrests. The judge urged an end to sensational quarrels brought to court.
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Tn Return
Nelle
Teetz
Tie
Police raid ends in guilty pleas for gaming ring
Police raided a private sampling joint at 340 Clifford Sunday night. George Pressler and four others were captured and pled guilty to gaming with the others dismissed. Vegara was fined for assault on his wife after a domestic dispute. Judge Nickerson expressed regret at lacking authority for harsher punishment.
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George Pressler
Clifford
Jes Miveretti
Walter Robinson
James Wilson
Charles Allen
Pokes Court
Alonday
Presster
Vegara
Leonardo Vegara
Nickerson
Pulpit Remarks on Motive and Opportunity in Elections
Sunday sermons from Rev. F. E. Dewhurst and Rev. Mr. Ellison urged voters to consider moral motive over party. Dewhurst warned against voting to ease debts, while Ellison praised seizing opportunity like Columbus and urged national effort with God's help.
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Mr. Ellison
First Baptist Church
Grant
Columbus
America
Harrison Refuses to Speak Outside Indiana
Gen. William Henry Harrison declines requests to speak in Chicago or other states. He will tour Indiana with about 30 speeches, starting a week hence, despite pressure from the Marquette Club and other organizations. W. T. Durbin of the national committee will finalize the route. Stricken down.
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Chicago
Marquette Club
Windy City
Gen. Harrison
Harrison
Indiana
Union
Tie
W. T. Durbin
National Republican Committee
Indianapolis
Archbishop Benson Dies Suddenly at Hawarden Church
London October 12 Rev Edward White Benson archbishop of Canterbury died at Hawarden after morning service from apoplexy. He collapsed while kneeling in prayer and expired at the rectory near 11:30 a.m. after returning from Ireland the previous night.
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London
U. P
Edward White Benson
Canterbury
Hawarden
Flawarden
Ireland
Gladstone
Dupe Promised Husband Lured Girl From Muncie to Indianapolis
Police traced a girl calling herself Cora Woodruff from Muncie to Indianapolis after a young man Louis Martin, who promised marriage, transported her. He allegedly forced her to sleep in barns and haystacks and sent her to stay at Mattie Bell's resort on West Court Street while plans to follow to Vincennes were made. Her sister later brought her back to Muncie Saturday night.
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Mattie Bell
W. Court St
Seret. Schwab
Cora Woodruff
Muncie
Buchanan
Louis Martin
Indianapolis
Martin
Vincennes
Neuvilles Open Park Matinee in A Boy Tramp
The Neuvilles opened at the Park Monday matinee with A Boy Tramp drawing an attentive audience. The City club burlesque company plays Empire this week and opened Monday matinee to a large crowd.
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City Club Burlesque Company
the Empire
Noblesville Milling Co Promotes Diadem Flour
Tagline urging use of Diadem Flour for light biscuits and flaky bread. Claims every sack guaranteed and sold by all grocers. Noblesville Milling Co.
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Noblesville Milling Co
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