Indiana Backing Harrison, New Says Nine Thousand Victory Seen
Cincinnati dated note reports John C. New from New York declaring Indiana will deliver a decisive Harrison win, predicting at least nine thousand majority and confidence the Indiana vote will seal the nomination. He doubts New Jersey and New York predictability, but asserts Indiana loyalty and patriotism favor Harrison.
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Cincinnati
Gath
Enquirer
New York
John C. New
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Erces
New Jersey
Indiana
Mr. New
Chicago
Ben Harrison
Wishback
Terre Haute
Gresham
Ben Garrison
Republican Party
New
Connecticut
Old Roman greeted by a big crowd in Peru
Rain did not deter a large turnout for Thurman and party in Peru on October 18. The Thurman train was greeted by the Hendricks club for thousands, a noon roast beef feed, and speeches at the opera house by Thurman, Gov. Gray, Col. Matson, Senators Turpie and Voorhees. A planned 1 o'clock parade failed in rain, with a torchlight display and gas demonstration hoped for later, estimated crowd around 40,000.
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Peru
Thurman
Hendricks Club
Judge Mitchell
Brownell’s Grove
Opera House
Gov. Gray
Col. Matson
Turpie and
Voorhees
Blaine Confined to Bed in Chicago Hotel During Campaign
Blaine arrived at 8 o clock Wednesday night for the Monon visit. He was very ill with a sore throat and could not eat. Doctors oppose further speaking, yet Blaine plans to receive callers Thursday evening and push ahead with his campaign.
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Chicago
Blaine
White Heat Over Mackenzie Bergmann Charges
In Berry on October 18 Prof Virchow denounces Mackenzie charges against Bergmann, stating Bergmann’s actions on April 12 did not hasten the emperor’s death and were not harsh or bungling. In Washington the Senate passed a resolution to adjourn sine die, sending it to the House for approval.
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Virchow
Mackenzie
Berry
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Yellow Jack Tightens Mis Grasp
Jacksonville reports fever toll rising with 86 new cases and three deaths on Wednesday. Total cases reach 4,668 and deaths 821, including 30 white and six colored among new cases. Washington notes Senate hearing as CT manufacturers petition for Mills bill passage.
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Jacksonville
Oyster Navy fires on illegal dredgers in Chester river
Deputy Commander George reports Maryland oyster fleet clashed with dredgers Wednesday night in the Chester river. Two state vessels moved to the scene at 10 p m and ordered the illegal work halted. when ignored, shots were fired about 399 in total. No arrests or injuries reported, and damage unspecified.
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Oyster Navy
Annapolis
George
Maryland Oyster Navy
Chester River
Western fortune teller dies after lamp explosion
In Denver on October 18, a woman identified as a fortune teller named Jeanette attempted to refill a lighted kerosene lamp while intoxicated. The lamp exploded, alight her clothing and the house, and she burned severely. She died tonight after horrific injuries.
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Denver
Jeanette
Nat Goodwin Weds Nelilie Baker In Grand Pacific Hotel
Popular comedian Nat Goodwin married Nelilie Baker an eastern society belle at the Grand Pacific hotel on Tuesday. Leila Farrell vows a breach of promise suit, bitter over the match and the scandal following the wedding.
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Bella Warrel
Curesco
Nat Goodwin
Grand Pacific Hotel
Mies Nelilie Baker
Leila Farrell
Nat
Four Killed In South Boiler Explosion At Sawmill
CHATTANOOGA Oct 18 The boiler in Esselys saw mill at Escambia Ala exploded Wednesday night. Four persons are reported killed or so badly injured that they cannot live but a short time.
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Chattanooga
Essely
Escambia
Ala
Floods Wreck Life and Property in Abruzzo Italy
Dispatches from Abruzzo district Italy confirm disastrous floods destroying homes and livelihoods. Many lives lost and damage reported across towns and villages with relief efforts underway.
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Italy
Loypor
Abruzzo
New Collar Styles Stir Demand in Haberdashery
A Stun reporter chats with a furnishing goods man about latest collar fashions. The Bensonhurst, Top Royal, White Wings and All Right are shown as fads, while the plain standing collar remains the staple choice for the unpretentious gentleman. The new designs sell only in small runs, driven by whim rather than lasting demand.
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Bensonhurst
Haberdasher
Secret NYSE investigation linked to consolidated exchange
Rottenness New York Oct 18 Spl A secret probe by New York stock exchange officers follows a report that many leading members have ties to the consolidated stock and petroleum exchange. A new directory lists alleged members and firms deny culpability as the inquiry continues. Wonder Suit Chicago Oct 18 Spl The sensational divorce suit of Mrs Anna McCrea against William McCrea ends favorably for the wife after proven indignities. Mrs McCrea is Snell's daughter, whose murder remains unsolved.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Chicago
Anna McCrea
William McCrea
Libel suit targets Providence Journal editor and chief
Pawtucket Rhode Island October 18 a warrant was sworn for the arrest of the chief and managing editor of the Providence Journal on libel charges seeking 25000 in damages over claims of crookedness in campaign management William at Pompeii Naples October 14 Emperor William visited Pompeii and took relics before heading to Rome Dishonorably Discharged Dayton Ohio October 18 General W S Payne former commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans was dishonorably discharged over financial irregularities
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Pawtucket
R. I
Carroll
Providence Journal
William
Pompeii
Naples
Rome
Dayton, C
W. 3. Payne
The
Sons of Veterans
Indignant Hoosier confronts weather man in rubber gear
A dramatic encounter unfolds as a Hoosier arrives at the Ingalls block wearing full rubber gear and climbs to confront C F R Wappenhans over weather instruments. The scene escalates with a forcible restraint and threats tied to past disappointments about weather and floods.
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Ingalls Block
Wappenhaus
Mr. Swaup and Sons
Wappenhans
Giants Shut Out In World Series Game Two
New York hosted St. Louis as the Giants were blanked by the Browns in a 2 0 defeat. Umpires Milliken and Welsh worked, Chamberlain and Milliken pitched for St. Louis and New York respectively, with scoring limited to two late runs by St. Louis in the ninth inning.
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Giants
New York
St. Louis
Browns
Caoamberlain
Milliken
Mickey Welsh
Ewing
Blanks
Chamberlain
Thieves Loot Boston Jewelry Office in Whitewash Scheme
Cool Thieves in Boston gain access to W W Maynard jewelry office at 16 Brattle Square while staff were away. One used a step ladder to enter through a transom, another whitewashed windows to hide activity, stealing watches and diamonds valued at 1200 to 1500 dollars. Police seek suspects.
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Boston
W. W. Maynard
Brattle Square
Union Christian Alliance Forms Citywide Union
Representatives from various meth odsal churches met in Y M C A parlors to plan a union alliance. A mass meeting is set for Oct 26 at a leading church as a city central committee of young people is appointed and a constitution is drafted for adoption. Wedded Sister St. Mary details note Anton Betz and Sister St. Mary, both of St. Catherine's hospital, Brooklyn, were married by Rev. Father Malone after Betz served as ambulance driver. bride's prior name was Julia Holy.
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Union Christian Alliance
St. Mary
New York
Anton Betz
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Brooklyn
Betz
Mary
Julia Holy
Father Malone
Order of St. Dominic
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers as Meeting Ends
City life notes: grand chanter closes session with officer installation for next year. Central Labor Union and District Assembly 106 plan a grand raffle entertainment and dance at Meennerchor hall Thursday evening Oct 25. County commissioners approve coroner bills. Merchant tailors' exchange incorporated to protect members from deals. Charley Becker president and North Landgraf secretary. Get your needs supplied by advertising in THE Sun.
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Royal Archmasons
Central Labor Union and District Assembly
Meennerchor Hall
Thursaday
County Commissioners
Merchant Tailors’ Exchange
Deal
Charley Becker
North Landgraf
Political Drift Aims to Mobilize Indiana Republicans
The Indiana Republican effort accelerates statewide fundraising and committee organization to support Harrison. Key figures Huston Jewett and Tazzart push subcommittees, while the Irish-American protection club forms a one member per unit force. Labor demonstrations are planned with Morton and McKinley expected to attend, and safeguards for ballots are being strengthened amid public calls for fair voting.
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Indiana
Marion County
Citizens' Committee of
Jewett and Tazzart
Tae Son
Coy
Bernhamer
Third Party
Labor Party
Dewelt
Huston
Marion
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Columbus
Pittsburg
Republican Authority
Pennsylvania St
Gen. Harrison
Levi P. Morton
Tomlinson Hall
John Jarrett
Charles H. Litehman
Eccles Robinson
Congressman McKinley
Depew Attacks Corners Over Farm Market Losses
Chauncey M. Depew denounces corners as costing farmers more than trusts and monopolies. He says they robbed the nation of world market control, noting railroads built to grant Europe access to grain and to curb American speculators, while "Old Hutch" counters that farmers pay 36 cents a bushel for wheat and 35 cents to haul it to the seaboard.
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Chauncey M. Depew
India
Europe
Hutch
Depew
Seaboard
Society Railed Over Wedding Ties In Cincinnati
Cincinnati October 17 Society circles are agitated as Miss Laura Werner a German Protestant has joined the Catholic church to wed Mr Homan of a gold plating firm. Rumor says the match is a financial alliance uniting 150 600 of the ladies money with 100 000 of the grooms funds. Many condemn the union and threaten social ostracism toward Mrs Werner Homan.
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Cincinnati
Laura Werner
Homan
Werner-Homan
Poor France on Eve of Political Revolution
Berlin reports private advices indicating an imminent French political upheaval that would overthrow the current ministry. Separate items cover the wheat blockade worsening in St Paul with hundreds of cars waiting, elevator firms halting transfers, and logistics disputes over weights and billing. Also noted are Good Templars sessions in Mishawaka, police misconduct charges looming in city, a water works contract in Franklin, and various local incidents from Vincennes to Edwardsport. The Cincinnati report adds that Georgia's attorney-general predicts a solid South electing Cleveland, with prohibition likely to succeed in Georgia.
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Berlin
France
St. Paul
Manitoba
Willmar
Commission
Star Elevator Company
City of Rome Sets Ocean crossing record at six days
The steamer City of Rome completed its latest ocean crossing in six days and fifteen hours, bringing a note of speed to the New York voyage. Wm. L. Elder offers New Hat Racks and related goods in the advertisement alongside this travel item.
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New York
City of
Rome
Wm. L. Elder
Quiet With The Mayor In City Police Court
A dry morning in the police court saw Willie Andrews and Henry Baker faces in pickpocket cases delayed as officers aiding in the drag to Peru caused a Friday continuance. Patrick Cayton, six, pleaded guilty to drunkenness and pledged to avoid future arrests, while Edward Martin, twice jailed for drunkenness, faced petit larceny charges and went to jail. Louis Williams was acquitted for shooting inside city limits and Danial A. Heywood was discharged on obstructing the seawall case.
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Willie Andrews
Henry Baker
Peru
Andrews
Spayor
Patrick Cayton
Indianapolis
Buchanan
Patrick
Edward Martin
Henry Syerup & Co
Louis Williams
Danial A. Heywood
St Lairst
Miss Sadie Bruce Committed To Insane Hospital
Miss Sadie Bruce, declared insane by a lunacy commission, was placed in the insane hospital by order of Supt. Galbraith after the county clerk could not pay the inquest costs. The commission found her harmless, deluded that Billy Herod wronged her by 800 dollars. She consulted attorney A F Potts and a habeas corpus writ may follow. County to bear over 150 dollars in inquest costs.
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Riss Bruce
Sadie Bruce
Billy Herod
Galbraith
Herod
The Soldiers' Monument Foundation Contract Awarded
The monument commission paid contractor Enos Heges 31668.11 for the foundation. President Langsdale notes the fountain issue, wanting them but fearing maintenance costs. Architects expect superstructure plans ready by December, after which bids will be invited.
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Monument Commission
Enos Heges
Langsdale
Ane
Raster Masons Install Officers of Indiana Grand Council
The Indiana grand council of royal and select master masons met on Wednesday morning and installed officers after committee appointments. I. G. M. George S. Jones Covington and others were named to high offices including Oliver B. Sargeant Logansport DI. I. G. M. and Charles W. Slick Mishawaka G. I. M. Edward H. Dunning Goshen G. T. Martin H. Rice Indianapolis G. Ry John M. Bramwell Indianapolis grand principal conductor of the work Theodore D. Brown Crayfords ville.
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Raster Masons
Indiana Grand Council of Royal and Select Master Masons
George S. Jones
Covington
Oliver B. Sargeant
Logansport
Charles W. Slick
Mishawaka
C. G
Edward H. Dunning
Goshen
G. T
Martin H
Ruston and Huston clash over election law committee
On Wednesday Ruston and Chairman Huston debated paying more to the committee of one hundred. Huston offered help prosecuting election-law violators and declined forming a new committee. In another note, the seventy-ninth Indiana infantry held a reunion in the circuit court room with Gen. Fred Kneffer present and about 100 survivors.
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Ruston
Huston
Seventy-Ninth Indiana Infantry
Circuit Court Room
Marion
Army of the Cumberland
Fred Kneffer
Burglary trial opens as Waters faces charges
Sam Waters stands trial in the criminal court for complicity in the Apple Hamilton burglary at Castleton with Mahaffey as principal witness. The case, expected to close Thursday, follows a report of five others released by the mayor after earlier arrests amidFair week incidents.
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Sam Waters
Apple & Hamilton
Castleton
Mahaffey
Chicago
Anson
Beckley
Ryan
Kelly
Ewing
Brow
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