Cable Car Disaster Kills Nine in Incline Accident
A Main Street incline cable car broke its grip at 12 noon Tuesday sending a car with 80 passengers plunging 500 feet at a 25 degree angle. Nine people died including Gen. Noyes and several others were severely injured.
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Ciscenbaatt
Gen
Noyes
United States
France
Louis Meia
Chas, McFadden
Judge Dickson
Lillian Dekamp
Josh Mefadden
Hostetter
Captured 4 Burglar Near Haugaoville by Officer Campbell
Officer Campbell of BMaughville nabbed a drunken burglar Monday night as children led him to a house where the man tried to flee through a window. The suspect named Tom Hunter was bound over to the grand jury after a search found a revolver, two gators, pocket books, a cigar case and two handkerchiefs.
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Officer Campbell
Bmaughville
Bennett Campbell
Haugaoville
Edward Crawford
Fna
Campbell
Squire Martin
Tom Hunter
Coupe
Tugsar
Hoosiers Flop In Rocky Indianapolis Game
About 500 watched the Indianapolis Hoosiers commit many errors in a 11 7 loss to Kansas City at Athletic Park on October 15. Rusie led at bat with three hits while Sommers and Donahue shared the batteries. The report notes a separate update on Henry Lee Jones’s stomach test, with Dr. Burty saying no definitive statement was made and results due in two to three days.
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Fladstera
Athletic Park
Tndianapolis
Kansas City
Mcuweady
Rusie
Sommers
Pears
Donahue
Rev. Jones
Henry Lee Jones
Coanersville
Burty
Italy's Welfare Uprated at Palermo Banquet
Rome October 15 At a Palermo banquet Signor Onapi declared Italy's political welfare above all else and noted improved educational facilities and aid for the poor.
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Crispi Ysa
Rome
Palermo
Signor
Onapi
Italy
Byrne Protests and Athletic Club License Change
Brooklyn bail club head Byrne attacks St Louis two games in Cincinnati and three in Philadelphia as the championship ends Tuesday. San Francisco board of aldermen sets athletic club license at 3000 annually and bans gloves under five ounces.
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Byrne
Brooklyn
Hag
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Board of Aldermen
Railroads Shift Sunday Schedules and Sleeper Added
Railroad workers note Sunday time changes on the U and I W Eastern division. A through sleeper between Peoria and New York will be operated and express cars added between Cleveland and Indianapolis. Management shifts at the O L & W may stop short of a full merger with the Big Four, with J H Bernard replacing Henderson as general manager.
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Peoria
New York
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Biz
Big Four
J. H. Bernard
Henderson
Republicans Brace for Spring Township Elections
The piece notes Republicans firming up for the spring township election and rallying candidates for township trustee and assessor races. W. Seibert John L. Fisher Miles L. Reynolds are listed as declared candidates while Harve Stout claims to be the sole remaining hopeful for assessor after others withdrew or were sidelined by illness. J Wright Wharton has withdrawn from the race.
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Rports
W. Seibert
John L. Fisher
Miles L. Reynolds
Harve Stout
Beon
Cain
J. Wright Wharton
Wayward Woodard Reported to Riot by Police
John T. Woodard was arrested Monday night on charges of drunkenness visiting houses of prostitution and malicious trespass. He pleaded guilty to trespass after securing a continuance. mayor fined him 20 dollars and costs. He has a criminal past including lottery fraud and recent possession of many lottery tickets. The mayor alerted police to Gov Gray’s parole, suggesting Gov Hay should be informed. investigators may pursue the case.
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Bovey
John T. Woodard
Denny
Woodard
Gray
Casa
Sapt. Leavis
Serta
Dewacn
Bracsa
Waylaid and Robbed Near Home in Midnight Attack
Edward Butterworth, a young man living at the corner of Linden and Houghton avenues, was waylaid by two strong assailants near his home, knocked down, struck, and relieved of money, a watch, and a chain after which he fired two shots in retreat. The incident followed him from a transfer car as he made change.
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Eaward Butterworth Ming
Edward Butterworth
Lindeast
Butterworth
Frank Bird
John Martin
Geo. Dickson
Mies Abbott
Spain
Broderick
Bethel Literary Society Elects Progressive Officers
The Bethel literary group elected officers including Lawrence Newby as president Carrie Porter and Cornelia Harrison as vice presidents Kate Crogson secretary Stella Joyd assistant L Simpson master of ceremonies Mr Keasy serge ant arms Mrs Lewis organist Chas Stewart journalist Rev J H Clay chaplain Dr J E B Etbers critic A lively debate preceded the vote with rival nominations from R Thompson and Chas Stewart Jas Eibert was also discussed after a spirited bid to sing by Eibert
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Bethel Literary
Lawrence Newby
Carrie Porter
Cornelia Harrison
Kate Crogson
Stella Joyd
L. Simpson
Mr. Keasy
Serge
Mrs. Lewis
Chas, Stewart
J. H. Clay
J. EB. Etbers
Anarchists on Toi Act in Public Assembly Clash
Report from Cutcaco on October 15 describes anarchists gaining courage after Judge Juley frees assemblies unless overt acts occur. Socialists hold a congress in session, trampling and jeering at the state while police are powerless and Mayor Creiger vents fury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Juley
Socialist Congress
Creiger
Desperate threats in Madison county after grand jury witness killed
A Jacksonville dispatch reports John Burp a Black witness before a U.S. grand jury probing the Goodrich Bullock election contest case. Madison county faces dire violence with warnings of wholesale slaughter unless federal authorities intervene.
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Nw York
the Tribune
Jacksonville
Vla
John Burp
Madison County
U. S
Goodrich
Rep
Bullock
Train wreck near Clifford exposes city street need
Denver Oct 15 A derailment on a D and S P line at Iroide killed an engineer, fatally wounded a fireman, and seriously injured 16 passengers amid calls for Clifford area street improvements. Residents rally at Geisel's grocery to press for lights, water, and a cistern at Clifford and Ino. A committee, led by Dr Stewart and others, will circulate petitions to the city council for wider illumination toward Keystone and infrastructure upgrades.
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Jimginerr
Ana Piftesn
Denver
Col
Iroide
Dewan
Clifford
Woodruff Place
Massachusetta Ave
Gessel’s
Cliffordave
Henry Geisel
Keystone
Ino
Steiwart
Masars
Ferguson
Fearas
Cotten
Brown
Grady
Linn
Evatias
Autumn Leaves and Courtroom News Mix in Town
A reflective scene of autumn gives way to a flurry of legal and crime notes. Thieves steal cash and notes from Catharine Sheshan’s house. Lucius Swift wins $1,300 in attorney fees at the Indianapolis chair company. Local cases include Worral vs Peele and Yancey vs Hyde about state statistician and geologist appointments. Police report skaters on new asphalt, arrests for obscene letters, and multiple burglary and larceny indictments looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Sheshan
S. West-st
Lucius Swift
Indianapolis
F. L. M. Smith
Gun Wa
Smith
China
Worral
Chas
Lulu Chasteen
Chastean
van Buren
James Shea
Mossman
James Lady
Lynn Joyce
Cal
Darnell
Saya
Charles Burns
Lillie Dowd
Washington St
Danny
French Gobin
Reform School
Wng
N. Hast St
Mike Bobler
Tony Murphy
Atleak
Bohier
Murphy
One Woman Deckhit Divorced and Murder Plot Revealed
The Marion circuit court heard a sensational case titled Louis W. Lynn v. John F. Lyons et al, tracing deceit, divorce, and a family plot around Lizzie Douglas. A long tale covers 1857 to 1875 with forged marriages, a Long Branch brothel, a murder of a rival, a later pardon, and looming estate disputes among Lyons and Douglas offspring. The trial ended with no verdict yet as of Tuesday morning.
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Marion
Morinz
Louis W. Lynn
John F. Lyons
Lizzie Douglas
Indianapolis
Louis Lyon
Eliza J. Sprongs
Jaincy, LK
John Tiyon
Linp
Sprouse
Daing
Aid
Long Branch
W. Marks
Bay Cin- Gren
Lyon
Haveing
Lynn
Broad Ripple
Lard County
Lyan
Hi’ Minnick
Almos
Ong
Minnick
Douglass
Lizzie Dauglage
Indianapoli S
Florida
Lizzie Lynn
Ambrose W. Riley
Riley
Davis
Floyd County
Epcta
Gray
Ainst
Cata
City Council Debates Streetcar Conductor Plan
The council sparred over a plan to delay streetcar changes while gas billing rules were examined. A mayoral resolution to challenge the company passing a substitute transit measure was approved after debates, with several aldermen voting records noted and the body adjourning after approving a broad slate of street improvements.
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Morday
Hicklin
Stuckmeyer
Yeos—Cummmings
Durnell
Dunnini
Hicktin
Johnston
Eli McCleland
Parkinson
Smith
Stuckmeye
Truster
Nays
Burns
Purvis
Eliott
Fine
Pearson
Swain
Thalmann
Taylor
Counel
Bill
Chicago
Ucapo
Republicans Plot to Detract from Democracy in City Affairs
A Monday sequence of Republican whispers hints at plans to influence city finances by wage and means moves. Reports say party caucuses and council meetings showed unusual unity, with study of Indiana law to test authority over a new board of improvements. No Republican confession has been secured to confirm the alleged scheme.
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Phasun
Board of Improvements
William Wars Sneut assault case near Washington and Pennnsylvania
Warren Larue, a colored man, accuses an unnamed defendant of assault and battery with intent to kill an infant at the corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets Saturday night. The complainant testified to the mayor on Tuesday, then offered no defense and was sent to the grand jury.
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Warren Larue
Henry Slaughter
Washington
Browns Lose Shortages and Season Highlights at Brown University
Shortages at Brown University amount to 3000 dollars as Treasurer Rovinson departs. Baseball notes praise Bob Gilks for leading center field with 1000 hits in 200 games. Glasscock and McLean emerge as top infielders. Cincinnati, St Louis, Athletics and other scores posted. Brooklyn leads pennant race pending postponed games.
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Day
Johnnie
Don
Bastian
Glasscock
Hallman
Ward
McLean
Bob Gilks
Fogarty
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Athletics
Baltimore
Columbus
Brooklyn
Louisville
Kansas City
Browns
Brooklyns
Park
Hoosiers
Rusia
Hitaljorg
Tarre Mantes
Toursville
Indianapolis
McGeachy
Seery
Andrews
Glags+ ecck
McKean
Denny
Bateett
Hines
Best Workingmen's Jeans sold at No 13 West West St
A fragmentary notice advertises Best Workingmen's Jeans pants for sale in the city with a reference to No 13 West West Street and a notably prominent vendor. The readable text provides no full details on pricing or quantities.
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Workingmen’s
Anerica
West Wast St
The Rose of Castile at the Grand with Miss Abbott
Miss Abbott starred in The Rose of Castile at the Grand Monday evening, delivering a grand Spanish production with elaborate costumes and a strong company. Michelena and Lizzie Annendale also impressed, while the Abbott troupe announced Tuesday’s Ti-Trovatore cast and more rich pageantry to follow.
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Miss Abbott
Emms Abbott
Audisnea
Lailab Rookh
Alires
Moora
Kivira
Castile
Mivira
Worth
Michelena
Manuel
Yorti
Ermina
Ton
Broderich
Weis
Esha
Esha Cimply
Elecac
Vells
Baskitt
Lizzia Annendale
Bullovia
Honora
Ererize
Sre
Bhumer
Riise Abbott
America
Abbott Company
Leonora
Lizzie Annandale
Agostino Montegriffo
Wm. Pruella Broderick
Myra Mirella
H. Keady
Thore
Washington Walls in Speakership Race and Social Leaders
The article notes a heated race for the speakership between M Kinley and Reed and discusses social leadership expectations around Mrs Harrison and Mrs Morton. It highlights Mrs John A Logan as a remarkable society figure with a long memory and social tact, recounting her ability to greet and recall dozens of people at a Knights Templar reception.
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M.kinley
Reed
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Harrison
Lees
Morton
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
Stone
Elegant Menswear and Prices at No 13 West Wash St
Small expenses and prices accompany our elegant clothing for men boys and children at the Famous Eagle shop located at 13 West Washington Street. A compact notice highlights affordable attire and the family friendly range in a period newspaper voice.
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West Wash.st
Scorpion in town and a bustling street parade
A wandering three inch scorpion arrives in the city and is sheltered by Browder until State geologist Gorby escorts it to confinement. The tale includes street scenes with Italian travelers, a tambourine dancer Marie Grease, and a Grand Opera night where a man in faulterless dress cheers wildly.
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Wayward Woodard
Star
Jan
George Kennan
Russia
Boston Symphony Orchestral Club
Augusta Ohrstrom
Jenny Lind
Leland I. Powera
Pierre
Pierre, Dak
Nantuckett
Mass
Wiorida
Sullivan
Cronin
Palzell
Baby McKee
William Wars
Rovinson
Brown University
Felix
Sam Houston
Texas
Jim Bowie
Davy Crocket
Washington Walls
Scorpion
Painiui
Maia
Fatalie—goet Hiis Momoy
Wilbur Browder
Asta
Washington-st
Browders
Gorby
Merket
Marie Grosee
Marie
Weidard
Evana
Arcady
West
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