Bitter City Politics Turn on Board of Public Improvements
Republicans face a quagmire over a 1884 ordinance creating a city board of public improvements. DeRuiter argues the board lacks authority while Democrats push to expand oversight of the city engineer and street department, raising a potential legal test of the law and party aims.
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Board of Public Improvements
McClelland
Wilson
Parkinson
DeRiiter
DeRuiter
Sun
Board of Improvements
DuRutier
Webster
Arrest in Millport Express Robbery Linked to Noted Family
A sensational report from Btole details the arrest of Walter Abercrombia, linked to a $6,000 express robbery at Millport a week earlier. The suspect is described as belonging to a prominent local family, with Det. 14 involved in the case.
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Boamingham
Ala
Walter Abercrombia
Millport
Abercrombia
Miners Strike Grows at Lens with 9000 Out
Riotous activity spreads as about 9,000 miners walk out at Lens Paris. Meanwhile Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria travels incognito in Europe, guarded by French and Bulgarian detectives amid fears for his safety.
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Lens
Paris
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Europe
New Buckwheat Flour and Maple Syrup Offered
Chas J Kuhn advertises buckwheat flour described as best in the world and offers pure maple and rock candy syrup from 47 and 4 North Kinois Street.
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Chas
J. Kuhn
Kinois Street
Monon Extension Could Follow Big Four Move
Chicago Herald notes possible Big Four control of the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton line. If secured, the Monon may extend southeast from Indianapolis in a straight route to the Ohio and Mississippi entering Cincinnati, shortening the distance from Sneagh to Cincinnati by about 20 miles.
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Chicago Herald
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Assignea
Ives
Cinnati
Sneagh
West Indianapolis Bids ElevenAndHalfYear Rail Franchise
Council approves an eleven and a half year franchise for Oilizene street railway in West Indianapolis after a split vote Shim and Lawrence in favor Griffin against. The company had sought fifty years, then thirty, now the offered term. Councilman Lawrence reports an attempted bribe of 25 dollars to vote for a fifty year grant, name not given, to be reported.
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Lawrence
Oilizene’ Street Railway Company
Indianapolis
Shim
Griffin
Citizens’ Company
Farmer Michael Long Ends Life After Drinking Battle
Near Lamars Iowa Michael Long a wealthy farmer who drank heavily for years returned home intoxicated after a trip to Alfon. After his wife warned him to reform he vowed to quit and then shot himself with a shotgun in the stairway. He kept his word.
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Des Moines
Michael Long
Lamars
Alfon
Ambitious Cowboys Altercation on Massachusetts Avenue
Two young men in broad hats threaten a youth who mocked their hats. A bystander business man bets a dollar he won’t hit the boy, then pays to avoid a fight as the cowboys back away. Crowds, births, and charity notes fill the rest of the item.
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Massachusetts Ave
Delawareet
Awful Floods Reported in Southern Hungary
VimMNA reports awful floods sweeping southern Hungary on October 18. Emergency work mobilizes aid as towns flood, homes damaged, and residents evacuated amid rising waters and ongoing relief efforts.
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Hungary
Hill and Gray eyed for 1896 ticket in Washington talk
The Enquirer reports Gov. David B. Hill of New York discussed a possible Hill Gray presidential ticket with Ex-Postmaster General Don M. Dickinson in Washington. An Indiana Democrat foresees Voorhees as senator, with Gray winning VP support. Also, Fletcher Sharpe bank creditors to receive about 10 percent dividends starting Monday under County Clerk Wilson.
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Splj
Enquirer
Washington
David B. Hill
New York
Geners
Don M. Dickinson
Arlington Hotel
Indiana
Dickinson
Hill
Michigan
Indianan
Voorhees
Gov. Gray
Mr. Voorhees
Indiana Democracy
Wilson
Fletcher & Sharpe Bank
Prothero Sues Over Street Car Accident Damages
Sarah J. Prothero files in circuit court for 5000 dollars claiming injuries from an opening transfer car door on July 10. She says the incident threw her to the street, cutting her head, injuring her spine and paralyzing her limbs, hindering her business recovery.
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Sarah J. Prothero
Circuit Court
Collision Between Wagon and Street Car In City Corner
A runaway horse hit a southbound street car at the corner of Lilingis and Marandats Thursday afternoon. The man on the spring wagon was lightly injured while the horse suffered severe facial wounds with flesh torn from between its eyes, hanging over its nostrils.
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Marandats
Big damage suit against city and mill company filed
A major damage suit in Judge Howe's court names the city, Peter Routier and the Capital City planing mill as defendants. Clayton Harrison seeks 10000 for injuries to his 8 year old son from a lumber pile collapse. Also reported are a horse sale dispute resolved for 50 and a street railway collision verdict for the defendant in a separate case.
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Peter Routier
Capital City Planing Mill Company
Howe
Clayton Harrison
B Yeate
Malinda Wimner
There Was a Wreck in Hastines Nebraska October
A report from Hastines Nebraska states there was a costly fatal wreck recently at Sterling Colorado last Tuesday despite denials. The brief notes the incident involved a Union Freight train and resulted in casualties. Further details remain unclear in the fragmented dispatch.
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Hastines
Neb
U. F
Sterling
Col
Demorest medal contest slated at Blackford St church
A Demorest medal contest is planned for Friday evening at the Blackford street M E church. Court actions include James Gordon found guilty of assault and battery and sent to the workhouse for 60 days. Martinsville mineral water sought for Tim Clarke in poor health. Local sentencing tallies include Hazelrigg vs Ainsworth in circuit court with £87.50 salary balance dispute. Tourists show interest in the case outcomes.
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Jas. Gordon
Chas
E. Coffin
Deeda Metallic Packing Company
Isaac C. Walker
Park Theater
Tim Clarke
Iain
Martinsville
Malcolm Ray
Wells
Henry Faulhaker
W. G. Hazelrigg
I. B. Ainsworth & Co
Harzelrigg
Father's Grief Triggers Sheriff's Attention in Arrests
Frank Pratt, a painter living at 769 North Tennessee Street, collapsed twice from grief over his 11 year old daughter's removal to the guardians' home. He threatened arsenic and was said to be supported by a nervous breakdown after his wife deserted him four months ago. Deputy sheriffs also took in Viola Stapleton Empress Williams Gartu de Reed John Gravez and Katie Agar for warrants to be heard before Judge Howland the following Saturday.
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Tennessee St
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Board of Children’s Guardiane
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Board of Guardians
Echo
Viola Stapleton
Empress Williams
Gartrude Reed
John Gravez
Katie Agar
Howland
Guardians
Siateare
Tuolumne Morning Police Court Clears Docket
Friday morning service at the police court yielded calm proceedings with dismissals as the main outcome. Several defendants faced indictments from the grand jury for breaking into Lycy Joyce’s saloon and loitering suspected of street robbery. Additional cases included shooting at Anthony Barrett and drunkenness, with fines and costs imposed.
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Jo. Mossman
James Shea
Janes Dailey
Lycy Joyce
Tony Murphy
Michael Brennan
Anthony Barrett
James Lavelle
John
Jim
Isgrigg
Wm. T. McCready
Squire Alford
Riots of Tempers in LaPorte Court Over Law Library Suit
In Judge Bowe's court during a morning session of the suit in ra plevin brought by Mrs. W A Barnhamer against Wm Walls to recover a law library a sharp exchange led Walls to deny a statement with Mrs Barnhamer charging him with falsehood Bernhamer rose in anger and moved toward Walls before Judge Howe's voice restrained him Later W V A testified about wearers of striped suits in LaPorte county and the case likely reached the jury Thursday afternoon
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Raplevin
W. &. A. Barnhamer
Wm. Walls
Bernhamer and Walls Trial Ends with $400 Award
Jury verdict clears Mrs. Bernhamer of ownership dispute over a law library once owned by W. F. A. before imprisonment for Conspiracy. Walls failed to prove a partnership claim. court orders $400 or return of the books.
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Bernhamer-Walls
W. EF. A
Walls
Mre
Bernhamer
Gas trust loses suit against Dudley T. Cloud
A Cincinnati jury in Justice Johnston's court refused to grant The Consumers' gas trust judgment for 25 on stock subscription against Dudley T. Cloud alleging misrepresentation and failure to fulfill promises to furnish gas.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
State department vows action over Sainoa king crisis
Washington October 18 The state department says it fully realizes the gravity of the situation in Sainoa and will do all it can to prevent Mateafa from remaining king Germany conceded much to the United States at the Berlin conference
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WaAssington
Spi
State Department
Sainoa
Mateafa
Germany
United States
Berlin
Pension board members and staff shuffle in early 1900s note
Secretary Halford faces criticism as A J Murphy joins a Nashville pension panel. Tanner persists as a nuisance to the pension department, while Clarkson returns to Washington to run post office duties. Clarkson’s son Coiter resigns to study at Harvard. Bill Mahone gains traction in Virginia though his anti Negro platform harms his bid.
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A. J. Murphy
Pension Board
Nashville
Tanner
Pension Department
Washington
Clarkson
Post Office Department
Coiter
Goss
Harvard
Bill Mahone
Virginia
Trouble Over Rev Dr McLeod Ends in Vindication at Second Church
A North American newspaper reports that Second Presbyterian adopted resolutions praising retiring pastor Rev Dr McLeod after a church dispute. An anonymous critic accused him of faults to another pastor, leading to charges that were repeatedly withdrawn and ultimately a full inquiry.
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Bir. McLeod
Second Presbyterian Church
McLand
Gr. McLeod
Virat Congregational Church
Albany
Razzle-dazzle Young Man Dominates Local Stage Talk
A review notes the razzle-dazzle young man resembling Dickensian mischief, with Downing and Dick Swiveler as rivals. critics praise Maude Adams and Eugene Canfield in the play while lamenting noisy audience interruptions. Also mentions Lawrence Barrett’s condition and upcoming concerts by Theodore Thomas and Joseffy.
Bargain Store Ad Promises Deep Discounts in Clothing
A concise notice from The Pari cus agte at No. 18 West Wash-st. invites customers to visit in person to verify value, asserting genuine bargains in clothing or furnishings for men boys and children. The copy emphasizes no misrepresentation and encourages direct inspection.
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Paricus Agte
West Wash
Peculiar Replevin Suit Over Family Burial Case
David Winkler on behalf of David Stricker sues Fred Hersh in Squire Judkin's court over the possession of a burial case containing Barbara Stricker's body. Hersh allegedly detains the casket on N Meridian and Fall Creek, with a potential estate valued at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. The case hinges on the attempted removal of the remains for funeral rites at Jacob Stricker's home. The suit was set for a Friday hearing.
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David Winkler
David Stricker
Fred Hersh
Barbara Stricker
Jacob Stricker
Stricker
Fort Wayne-ave
Winkler
Jacob
Hersh
Jack
Bersh’e
N. Meridian Sf
Fall Creek
Dabob
Keariney
Notable Cincinnati Guests On H & D Vestibule Train
At 1:50 PM Thursday about 150 prominent Cincinnati residents rode the new vestibule train of the C. H. & D. They toured the town then departed at 8:45 PM after a 125 mile run in three hours and 30 minutes. Onboard were doctors, police officials, editors, and business leaders amid meals and a grand return banquet.
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Thec., H,& D
Armatrong
Clark
Ge YW. & D
Muscroff
Walton
Deitsch
Occa
Hamilton County
Supt. Neilson
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Cazeitte
Shields
The
Enquirer
Prisoner Mansfield Instructed To Seek Work At City Job Site
Charles Mansfield, described as brown haired and blue eyed, stood in the police court after loitering about for two weeks and demanding meals from residents. He claimed he could not find work and argued for relief, while the judge offered a job at a northeast town location with a directing officer.
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Charles Mansfield
Jong
Mansfield
Maridian-st
Wharton Remains in Race for Township Assessor
The Sun reported J Wright Wharton quit the township assessor contest but now states he is still in the race and will continue until the party convention settles the contest.
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Sun
J. Wright Wharton
Mr. Wharton
Light vote seen in state canvass election outlook
New York October 17 reports a very light vote expected with the Democrats favored for the state ticket. Republicans likely to win the legislature. Hill Cleveland dispute harms Democrats while Platt Miller dispute hurts Republicans.
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New York
Hill- Cleveland
Maggie Ils Married in Toston
The marriage of Maggie Mitchell to Charles Abbott occurred two months ago and is now announced. In Chicago, the Cronin case grand jury returned 12 indictments in a late afternoon session.
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Maggie Ils
Chcaco
Cronin
Ex Gov Hartrauft Dies in Norristown Pa
Obituary notes former governor Hartrauft died Thursday morning in Norristown Pennsylvania. The report lists a prior political career and local impact in the state.
Finest business sign on Pennsylvania street shines bright
The sign built by J. Cook for Bryant and Dierdorf at 68 and 60 N Pennsylvania Street is praised as reflecting credit on both the builder and the owners and described as the finest business sign on the thoroughfare.
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Indianapolis
J. ¥. Cook
Bryant & Dierdorf
Pennsylvania-st
Tom Cod Fishing Thrills New York Dock Piers
New York on October 17 reports a popular fall pastime fishing for tomcods from city docks. Bait costs and lines, and a lively scene of families, steamboats, and ferries frame a Sunday ritual with amateur anglers, cooks, and local guides sharing tips and tales.
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Mina
North River
Sundasa
Fort Lee
Hudson
Epicure
Starr
Castle Garden
City Island
Bartow
Hen Smith
Ren
Shootings in Elizabethstown end in fatality
At Elizabethtown in this county on Thursday night Job Hayhurst was shot and killed by Roll Hayes after Hayhurst, who was quarrelsome, allegedly tried to stab Hayes. The incident followed a confrontation between the two men.
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Elizabethstown
This County
Job Hayhurst
Roll Hayes
Hayhurst
Hayes
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