Nomination fight colors Veterans encampment session
The morning session of the Veteran Legion at the Denison hotel featured a contentious debate over Palmer versus Tanner and the nomination slate for commander in chief. Delegates expressed mixed opinions as Gen Green Raum left for Illinois, and a crowded executive session advanced Palmer friendly resolutions and officer nominations led by Col. Wm Tucker and others.
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Corporal Tanner
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Illinois
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Pennsylvania
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Chicago
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Committee On Officers
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Col
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Gen. J. McArthur
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Butler Fitch
Col. Fitch
T. A. Halpine
EH. KK. Sloan
Wm. Shiblen
Frank L. Blair
Pittsburg
J. J. Haya
Washington
C. Drepree
Louisville
G. A. Miller
J. A. Danks
Loyal Legion
Denison House
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Veterans’ Legion
Denison
Union Veteran Legion
Maj
Ross
Star
Sullivan
Legion
Delaware and
Washington-sts
Penneys- Diast
Cleveland
Strike Looms as Lake Region Yard Workers Move to Walkout
Reports from Baltimore and Ohio Panhandle and Hocking Valley yardmen indicate a Thursday night strike. Indianapolis shows no action yet, with locals doubtful of a citywide effect. Other items note ex-Gov Cox backing Cleveland, Mrs Harrison’s condition improving, and a hotel project plan in Chicago.
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Corumses
Baltimore & Ohio, Panhandle
Hocking Valley
Opals by the Quart Stir Town Figures and Doctor's Opal Haul
Dr. Bob Oliver, a dentist in Pennsylvania Street, resembles boxing champ James Corbett and leads a local rush on Mexican opals. A trip to Querétaro with Gov. Hovey yielded low prices under dim lantern light, trading from $19 down to $2.50. Back home in Indianapolis the stones rose in value, with many still seen in rings and pins, while Oliver keeps several opal pins as a memento of the spree.
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James Corbett
Oliver
Pennsylvania St
Bob
Mexico
Gov. Hovey
Querataro
Alexicans
Dr. Oliver
Indianapolis
Corbett
Canadian daredevil crosses Niagara Gorge on cable
Cliford Calverly, a young Canadian, walked a three quarter inch steel cable 910 feet long across the Niagara Gorge in less than seven minutes. The line was 215 feet above the water and he performed feats on the cable including lying on his back and walking backwards.
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Niagara Gorge
Niagara Parrs
Cliford Calverly
Aroun
Blaine Arrives in New York to Visit Whitelaw Reid Farm
James G. Blaine reached New York from Bar Harbor on Wednesday and went to Whitelaw Reid's farm as a guest for a few days. He plans to be joined by his family and spend the winter in Washington. He is expected to publicly support the ticket, with a major rally likely in the city.
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New York
James G. Blaine
Bar Harbor
Whitelaw Reid
Washington
Mr. Blaine
Jailhouse Folklore: The Tale of Old John Williams
In a northern Indiana village a notorious town character, known as Gid John Williams, rises from a violent youth to ruin then revival. After years of drinking and decline he returns to respectability, joins the church, and becomes a notable if still gossiped figure amid local memory of his earlier misdeeds. A later police incident repeats the refrain Who built the jail Old John Williams as an unknown man dies in delirium tremens.
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Indiana
Ban le
BC Repey
Drustkard
Sligo
John Williams
Teo
Williams
Doha Williams
Notable Concert Season At Plymouth And Memorial Churches
A series of upcoming concerts features Laura McManis at Roberts Park Church on Tuesday night with her sister on piano. Plymouth church hosts the Ladies Matinee Musical season opener last Wednesday, followed by a Memorial Church benefit in about two weeks with soloists Graves, Brown, Barnes, Geiger, Walker, and Johnson. Indianapolis stars Mrs Johnson and Miss Walker headline Shelbyville’s Thursday matinee opener with Roeckel and Tosti pieces. Arepps’ vocal club plans three winter concerts in Plymouth, backed by Friestinoff’s new orchestra. Miss Bertram shines in Duff Opera in San Francisco as Cangelaria Rusticana and Carmen. School of Music pupils present a fort-nightly recital next Wednesday at Plymouth. Fragments also note Harpist Miss Schellschmidt, Adolph Schellschmidt, and soloists Jones, Koster, and several pianists.
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Plymouth Church
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Memorial Church
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Ernestinoff
Plymouth
Friestinoff
Helen Bertram
San Francisco
Duff Opera Company
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Franz Areps
Die Beiden Grenadiere
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Schumann
Greig
Ethelbert Nevin
Emma Schellschmiddt
Leipsic
E. Parish Alvars
Adolph Schellschmidt
Servius
Germany
Sumner K. Jones
Rudolph Koster
H. D. Gray
Augusta Austin
Jean- Lette Crouse
Celebration ends as New York wraps Columbian Jubilee
Despite a massive turnout and lively decorations, New York’s Columbian celebration winds down with crowds exhausted and some delays. Elevated trains and streetcars faced congestion while the city reports few serious incidents aside from one fall from a fourth story window and scattered minor injuries.
Six Miners Die After Poisoned Beer at Port Royal
A Port Royal report says six miners on the Baltimore and Ohio line bought a keg of beer, fell ill after drinking, and died in agony. Medical aid failed to help, and the family suspects poisoning. A copperhead spike was found in a cheese box later, suggesting foul play. Local authorities investigate the fatal incident.
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Port Royal
Daltimore & Ohio
Polson
Lynchers Back Off After Sheriff Refuses Demand
An organized mob of about 800 gathered at the Pettis county jail in Palta Missouri on Thursday morning demanding Bill Simins, who allegedly tried to assault Fannie Graber, be delivered to them. Sheriff Smith, with deputies and a Dalnia rifles squad, stood firm in the yard and declined. Weapons were drawn but Major Weinzenburg kept the peace as the crowd dispersed.
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Smith
Pettis County
Bill Simins
Fannie Graber
Sedalia Rifles
Weinzenburg
Details of Missouri Pacific Train Robbery Near Coffeyville
Reports from Wieters and Wichra detail a train robbery between Caney and Tyre with Coffeyville in the vicinity. Victims indicate a small amount of cash was taken while suspects including Ven Dattui are rumored to be in the area. Assistant state Blore notes the held up train was likely the eastbound mixed train and no large sum was stolen.
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Coffeyville
Tyre
Caney
Kas
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Wichra
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Labor troubles flare in Carmaux strikes and unrest
Labor trouble surges in Carmaux Tarn where coal miners and glass workers strike for an extended period. Deputies sympathetic to agitators gather in Carmaux with several dangerous Communists present. Public demonstrations become disorderly, a decree is torn down, and troops with mounted gendarmes remain to prevent large gatherings.
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Garmaux
Weddings In Bellis Hang On Wednesday Bright With News
A series of Wednesday weddings in Christ church and Zion's church mark a sunny Bellis Hang day. Annie Chapin Peck and Augustus Coburn wed at noon with Rev. Jenckes officiating and will honeymoon eastward before settling on North Pennsylvania street. Stella Wiles and Albemarle C. Tousey tied vows at the bride’s home with plans to reside in Tacoma. Ida Smithers and Frederick J. Wright wed at 516 Park Avenue and will spend a wedding trip to Iowa. Elizabeth Mauer and William H. Adams married at Zion's church then to reside at 362 Blakest. Lizzie Schulmeyer and August Hertman also married at Zion's church and will establish housekeeping on Buchanan Street. Bettie Beaty Morris and Walter F. C. Golt wed at the bride’s brother-in-law’s home on North New Jersey Street and plan to live at 1042 North Pennsylvania Street after an eastern trip.
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Annie Chapin Peck
Benjamin B. Peck
Augustus Coburn
Christchurch
Joseph
Jenckes
N. Pennsyvania-st
Stella Wiles
Win. D. Wiles
W. EF. Taylor
Park-ave
Iowa
Elizabeth Mauer
Mr. Mauer
William If. Adams
Zion's Church
Adams
Blakest
Lizzie Schulmeyer
August Hertman
Fredericks Divorce Case Ends Without Decree
In Judge Walker’s court on Thursday the Fredericks divorce case failed to produce a decree as allegations of cruelty and immorality were not proven. Previously Judge Brown denied the divorce when Samantha Fredericks was the plaintiff amid a land dispute. Mrs. Fredericks has been married and divorced four times. Fredericks is her fifth husband.
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Searce Marsh
Colbert
Illinois
Frank Stughey
Jimma
Mary O'Neil
S.llinoisst
Criminal Court
John Rogers
Reformatory
M. Schelsay
Yandes St
Hames
J. Cruise
C. Henry
MD. Devinish
Michael Rossh
Vance Block
Anna
Griggs
Justice Daniels
Loyd
Hattie
Edward
Mrs. McKiney
Bey
Sylvester
Helen Buck
Charles
Katie Antrobus
George
Mrs. Jones
Maggie McGinty
Lizzie Clemmonsz
Herman
Emma Herrlich
Fred
Mrs. Hefman
Warren
Sadie Pierce
Louis
Cora
Kramer
John
Elizabeth McGill
Frank Madison
Elm St
Clara Lowe
Sheldon St
Louis Knauss
Fayette St
Evaline Jackson
Yanden St
Manition
John Toliver
Fredericks
Walker
Huusband
Cholera cases and deaths reported in several cities
Briis 8 the Harvest. F Hanorare reports October 13 figures show ten cholera cases and six deaths. Altona records three new cases and one death. Constantinople notes September 10 reports sixteen cholera cases and ten deaths in Erzerum Armenia.
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F Hanorare
Altona
Bris
Constantinople
Erzerum
Armenias Hay
Massapequa Hotel Destroyed by Fire in South Bay
An early Thursday fire leveled the Massapequa hotel, a popular summer resort on South Bay, leaving it partly insured. Authorities suspect arson as the cause. investigation underway as patrols search for clues.
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New Sideboards at Wm. and Olders Dr Within Cures Cancer
Unclear readable text claims remedies for cancer rheumatism and catarrh. Mentions Ayer’s due to vague references. Contains promotional language for medicines and cures. Lacks clear dates or organizations beyond generic names.
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Wm. & Olders
Cadet court jeers as two boys face lashes over stones
In a juvenile docket Captain Dawson presides as Edgar Pletcher and Allen Taylor, both charged with throwing stones at Snyder children, are offered a warning instead of punishment if they promise to refrain. Zena Burton faces assault charges after injuring Anna Black, with the case adjourned to Saturday. The scene includes a distraction when a wife’s note to her husband is brought in.
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Bia Bonor
Edgar Pletcher
Allen Taylor
Snyder
Dawson
Zena Burton
Anna Black
Sherman House
Burton
Bain Court
Cadi
Mrs. Buskirk
A Bad Deacon Divorce Suit Opens in Grasse Court
Edward Parker Deacon sues for divorce from his wife Mrs Deacon in Grasse court arguing her alleged criminal acts and his own intoxication at the time of a shooting. The wife was absent but represented by counsel who accused Deacon of abuse and of using money for family support while seeking revenge for imprisonment.
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M. Abeille
Barboux
Deacon
Irs
Murderer in hospital as execution looms in Scotland case
McLyan who killed a woman at West Lodge Monday night remains in hospital. officials fear his self harm attempt may succeed. If he lives, he awaits gallows as his case lacks a Scottish coroner or inquiry magistrate and will not be heard until December.
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Usher
Dusform
Grascow
McLyan
West Lodge
Verry
Scotland
Mewnan
Republican discontent over apportionment ruling unsettles campaign
Republicans glare at a supreme court decision on the apportionment act while Democrats savor a political edge. In Denison House corridors the GOP laments not having the case decided before election. the court’s stance shifts statewide plans and registration timing, with key players cited including Green Smith and Judge Bundy as battles over constitutional validity continue.
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Denison House
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Goed
Green Smith
Bundy
Henry County
Notable Guest Blaine at Reid Home October Opener
A large gathering at Ophir farm in New York on October 13 brings ex Secretary of State Blaine as guest of Whitelaw Reid. Notable Republicans Carter Clarkson Manley Platt and others are expected, with plans to decide if Blaine will speak and where during the current campaign.
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Carter
Clarkson
Manley
Platt
Train Robbery Report Near Coffeyville
Missouri Pacific express held up near Coffeyville, Kansas, with scant details on any robbery findings. Memphis streetcar strike nears closure as conductors and motormen return to work at 14 cents per hour. cars resume service.
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Memphis
Mewritts
Tenn
Crushed to Death in Elevator Shaft Incident
Ashland Kentucky reports Albert Ingram fell down an elevator shaft on Wednesday and was found badly crushed hanging by one foot. He died shortly after being taken home.
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Ashland
Albert Ingram
Weather for Indianapolis and vicinity forecast
Weather for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 80 hours ending 8 p m Oct 14 calls for probable rains Friday afternoon or night, with slightly warmer conditions expected overall. Forecast emphasizes unsettled periods and next day temperatures near seasonal norms.
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Indianapolis
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