Man Stabs Wife in Court Portals During Trial
Harry Smith attacked Anna Smith with a knife in Judkins court awaiting trial for wife desertion and peace charges. A three inch neck wound was treated, with doctors deeming it not likely to prove serious. Smith was arrested for assault with intent to kill as onlookers watched in shock.
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Judkins
Harry Smith
Anna
Squire Judkine
the Hubbard
Smith
Constable Judkins
Sutcliffe
Rama
Gav. W. Bu ‘Price
Ely
Eberhardt
Methodist Church Rift Sparks Washington Inquiries
Washington October 17 a split rumor swirled as Halford a Methodist private secretary faced questions about faith loyalty attending the Covenant Presbyterian church with the president. The pastor noted a secret bible class fundraiser and speculation named Halford as the man. The episode touched on Harrison and Gresham ties and ended with church switching rumors. Fire at Skiles Co bank and Watkins livery in Virginia Ill Oct 17 caused extensive damage.
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Methodist Church
Washington
Methodists of
Halford
Presbyterian Church of the ‘Covenant
Hamlin
Aentleman
Washingdon
Indianapolis
Harrigan
Barnett
New York-are. Presbyterian Church
Dr. Hamlin
Dr. Bartlett
Greskami
Gresham
Harrison
Virginia
Ill
Skiles & Co.’s Bank
Watkins
Buckwheat Flour and Maple Syrup Ad by Kuhn
Charrier Chas J Kuhn offers new buckwheat flour touted as best in the world along with pure maple and rock candy syrup. Located at 47 and 43 North Illinois Street.
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Chas. J. Kuhn
Llinois Street
Man Dies After Repeated Suicide Attempts in Hiss Cell
John Kelley, 47, a laborer with a history of alcoholism, died in a bathroom tub at the works after thrice attempting death by own action and claiming paternity of 13 children. He was convicted on a drunken charge in police court Thursday and sent to the work house. Coroner notified. body to be sent to county undertaker if unclaimed.
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Hiss
John Kelley
Station House
Denny
Kelly
Wagner
Robbery at N Illinois and Vermont Corners Reported
A street corner near N Illinois and Vermont streets was the scene of two robberies last week. John Milner was robbed by two men with a pistol, yielding $5, then released. Tuesday night salesman O E Evans at the same location was forced to surrender $13.0
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N. Iinois
John Milner
Inois
O. E. Evans
Indianapolis oil refinery plans and crowded city notes
CITY LIFE outlines near term oil refinery plans for Indianapolis and reports on local legal actions. It notes a pending grand jury case against Michael Brennan for alleged intent to kill, divorce action for Philip Yaylor, and various suits and municipal issues including streetcar and property disputes.
Bob Tail Cars Spark City Tax Fight And Protest
City attorney Taylor apologizes while vows suits over fare disputes. Public anger grows as bob-tail street cars roll on, with residents pledging not to pay fares and awaiting imminent legal action to decide who controls the transit issue.
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Taylor
Gas Trust Company
Tom Stesle
Sun
Steele
Steale
Steslo
Supreme Court
Steelar
Illinoie St
Council For Better
Justice Was 4 Show Acquits Oregon Hamilton of Murder
In NuwareGo Michigan on Oct 17 the sensational murder case ends with Oregon Hamilton acquitted after a prior life sentence for killing his child. New trial gained via pension funded defense. testimony shifts blame to Mary Marston, the caretaker. Second trial in an opera house drew huge crowds. earlier details recall prison time and rival claims.
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NuwareGo
Mich
Oregon
Hamilton
Jackson Prison
Mary Marston
Funeral Carriage Boycott Sparks City Fees Fight
A dispute among undertakers and carriage men in Indianapolis over funeral carriage rates triggers a boycott. Bird trims rates to Crown Hill and South yards, others retaliate with price agreements. The fight risks delaying services for the Pan American delegates on November first.
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Crown Hill
South Yards
Hlanner & Buchanan
Ripley & Son
H. W. Tutewiler
Gripstiner & Sons
I. H
Blanchard
Geo Herman
Christian Wise
Renihan
Long & Hedges
Booth
Horace F. Wood
Ben Irwin
Homer Hursh
Lee Holtzman
L. J. Hadley
Peter Eagan
Joseph Sewart
Bird
Tanner
Board of Trade
Moras
Crown Hill End
Kregelo
Seventh
Aragaalgve
McCarty St
River of the Weat
Frank
Flanner
John Booth
Mr. Flanner
Moran
Blackstrom Bird
Indiana Forecast Quiet Through Saturday With Cooler
Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity notes fair weather and cooler conditions over the two hours ending Saturday morning October 18, 1689. No precipitation expected and skies to remain largely clear.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Washington Walf3 Congress seeks speakership amid hunt
Congressman Cannon pursues speakership as political maneuvering intensifies. Harrison delays proclamation on admitting new states due to Montana election tensions. Secretary Noble defends pension action while Tanner’s order faces critique.
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Cannon
Harrison
Montana
Noble
Tanner
Don Praseman Randall Cenies
Hill
Atlanta
Blaine
Ges
Campbell
Melbourne
Australia
Benjawie Barrison
New York
Robert Big&see
Hoosier bananas and nut harvest described in market notes
A New York shopper encounters Hoosier bananas and a tale of pawpaw uses from L. Y. Adams. The piece details pawpaw varieties, ways to cook and preserve them, persimmon arrivals, and notes on local nuts including hickory and hazelnut, with price ranges and regional mentions. It ends with a brief look at the Reliable Arcade nut display.
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Persimmons
New Providence
Martin
Csylon
Crown Hill
Lawrence Township
Record Sisters
Indiana
Michigan
East
Accra
Miners From Brazil Coal Regions Train to Fox South
About 100 miners from Brazil coal fields arrived by special Vandalia train Wednesday at 3:25 pm en route to Blockton Alabama. They seek 40 to 75 cents per car load, claiming better wages than in Gey County. Their committee and Blockton contact Wright arranged the move with Knights of Labor backing. Most men were young. some opened car windows to look at the town.
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Cicsy County
Fox South
Vandalia Road
Brazil
Blockton
Als
Gey County
Wright
W. J. McDonald
Jas. Riley
David Hunter
Knights of Labor
Brockton
Thas
Eloping Irish Couple Detained at Castle Garden
Mary Lebunt and John Berns, an eloping couple from County Wexford Ireland, were detained at Castle Garden by authorities. John worked as a gardener for Mary’s father Maj Lebunt, and the pair sought marriage but were blocked by the office. A dispatch from Maj Lebant requested delaying their departure until the girl's brother arrives aboard the steamship Germanic, due Friday.
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York
Mary Lebunt
John Berns
County Wesxford
Ireland
Castle Garden
John
Mary
Maj. Lebunt
Maj. Ledant
Friay
Lynched Man Berner After Lexington Killing
Robert Berner, who killed his mother in law during a Lexington North Carolina dispute, was lynched Wednesday night. His widow fled with their child, and he allegedly urged his son to be raised ignorant of his crimes. Mayor Denny’s case involved a 14 year old boy named Willie Wilson, charged with assaulting his mother after throwing rocks. the boy claimed his mother lied and faced a lengthy detention with fines. A Western Wreck near Omaha injured many, with 56 hospitalized and several fatally, after a Tuesday night collision that destroyed two engines and several cars and set some coaches ablaze.
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Columbia
D. C
Robert Berner
Lexington
N. C
Berner
Willie
Denny
Willie Wilson
Kate Pinskey
Frosccutor Wright
McKinney
Westerrm
OnaHa
Abbotts Traviata at Grand Opera House Draws Mixed Reviews
A local review describes the La Traviata performance at the Grand Opera House as a qualified success overall despite a dull Verdian score and weak Anton baritone. Abbott appears stout and overbearing, while Mishelena is lauded for charm. The Turner troupe and Hart and Wallick attractions follow, with critique of libretto accuracy and typographical errors in the program.
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Abbott
Grand Opera House
Kays
Verdigan
Camille
Walter Allan
Baron Durphal
Michelana
Mishelena
White House reception A cold reception by President Harrison
Knight Templar Hugh Moa Cardy recalls the White House affair as the coldest most formal for a representative body. He notes Harrison’s distant manner and the frosty atmosphere, with Mrs Harrison’s fan and flowers failing to warm the tone. The piece implies the episode could hurt Harrison’s re election bid.
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Hugh Moa Cardy
Voranna
Knights Templars
Whites House
Mfr
McCurdy
Harrison
United States
Ocecvics
Eiteljorg Shines as Hoosiers Edge Kansas City in Indy
Terre Haute twirler Hiteljorg pitched a fine game for the Hoosiers at Athletic Park Indianapolis beating Kansas City 4 to 16. He struck out seven, allowed three to reach first on balls, and led Indianapolis with strong fielding and key hits. Sommers made four costly errors, while batters Hitajore and Sommers starred for the Hoosiers. The article also notes a correction on township assessor candidate J Wright Wharton, who remains in the race pending party convention.
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Turner
Hoglish
Tim Tyler
Loth
Athletic Park
Indianapoles
Ttt
Maide
Kansas City
Allo
Hiteljorg
Tarre Haute
Cantefiaid
Hitajore
Sommers
Bell
Ganson
San
J. Wright Wharton
Mr. Wharton
Along the Railroad and Labor Tangles in 19th Century Notes
Chief Arthur vows resignation over lack of railroad unions federation. City ticket agent Charles Stott resigns to possibly join Fisher in Fort Wayne. Big Four officials visit yards to review complaints by train crews, with reinstatement of an engineer per brotherhood press. Rail tech notes cite shifts to lighter rails and 80-ton engines. Frank Bird offers budget funeral transfers with flat yard rates across city and Crown Hill locations.
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Arthur
Charles Stott
C., H. & D. Railway
Stott
Fort Wayne
Fisher
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