Carried Papers Worth $110000 Shock Poverty Claim
Juda A. Wilson age 66 arrived in New Albany Ind and asked for lodging in the county jail claiming poverty. An inventory of her possessions showed certificates of deposit deeds to farms and mortgages totaling substantial wealth. She said her home is in Thackery and that she recently lived in Lafayette after begging her way from St. Louis.
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New Albany
Ind
Juda A. Wilson
Nlinsis
Salem
Clarkengaty
Syllena
Missouri
SHG
Thackery, Jr
Lafayette
St. Louis
Confession in Sloop Murder Near Baltimore
Robert Wyatt admits killing Capt Caulk of the sloop Dream and his enslaved crewman Frank Colier after a quarrel. Wyatt says he struck Colier with a club then killed Caulk with the hatchet blunt end. He denies mutilating Caulk or setting fire. He reports finding between $100 and $260 hidden in the cabin.
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Baltimore
Robert Wyatt
Caulk
Dream
Seck
Frank Colier
Colier
Wyatt
Two Captains Slain in French Expedition
Paris dispatch reports Captains Voulet and Chanoine of the outlawed French expedition were shot by their own men after their forces massacred Vol. Klobb and his men.
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Paris
Voulet
Chanoine
Vol. Klobb
Two Thousand Miles of Wire Expands B&O Telegraph Network
Baltimore reports a surge in telegraph capacity as the B and O Railroad adds to 2000 miles of copper wire, 166 pounds per mile, with new lines linking Baltimore to Pittsburgh and beyond. Copper lines between Baltimore and Cumberland and other hubs are upgraded to quadruplex and duplex systems to improve service.
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Baltimore
Baltine
Pittsburg
Parkreburg
Newark
Chicago
Philaphia
Philadelphia
Cumland and
Cumber
Grafton
Limberi
Seven Spaniards Slain in Insurgent Attack
Fragmentary report states three Spaniards were killed by insurgents and seven more of their comrades died in the battle. The attackers reportedly aimed to seize a position and compel surrender to American forces.
Terrace Green Jake Fire Tragedy Reported in Lurbe
In LURBE Wisconsin on October 18 a fire left Jake burned to death while Mrs Jenks is reportedly alive but grieving. Rev J Kirke labels the incident and notes grippe and illness accompanying the event.
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Lurbe
Wis
Terrace Green
Jake
Pension Pettifoggers On Spanish War Claims
Washington reports twenty thousand Spanish war pension claims filed with the pension bureau with about half granted. Pension commissioner Evans says claims are processed in regular order alongside civil war cases and notes aggressive solicitation by pension attorneys at posts and hospitals. Treasury auditor Morris says Spanish war claims are pushed without harming civil war claims, with 32 000 live Spanish claims and 65 divisions handling them while five thousand civil war claims remain live and twenty five thousand dead.
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Washington
Pension Bureau
Evans
Pacific Coast
Presidio
Treasury
Morris
War Department
Merriam Warns on Frontier Returns and Indian Threat
Gen Merriam reports the Colorado department's 12 cavalry troops and one infantry company, noting garrison withdrawals risk danger given about 55 000 nearby Indians and border dwellers. Inspector Moore finds units with up to 85 percent of soldiers ignorant of arms and urges pre deployment training for recruits.
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Washington
Merriam
Department of Colorado
Mexico
Col. Moore
Shamrock Adds Weight To Improve Stiffness
The Shamrock was remeasured by John Hyssop of the New York Yacht Club on Wednesday. A ballast load of 3,380 pounds of lead was added aft to stiffen the sloop, increasing its water line length and likely altering time allowances in favor of Columbia.
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New York
John Hyssop
New York Yacht Club
Ehe Basin
Columbia
Tell-Tale Tracks Report Fire at Lavengood Barn
Fire destroyed Wilson Lavengood’s barn at McGrawsville on Tuesday along with hay and two horses. Authorities tracked a person from the barn to a nearby farmhouse about a mile away. Loss placed at 1500 dollars and the blaze is suspected to be incendiary.
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Converse
Ind
Wilson Lavengood
McGrawsville
Kansas Sheriff Engages In Rural Romance
Kansas Sheriff John L. Sidener, six feet tall, purchased a marriage license on Wednesday for himself and Rose E. Barnes. Miss Barnes, described as pretty as a peach, is not yet twenty. The sheriff ordered newspapers not to report the romance.
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Kansas
John L. Sidener
Elimas
Rose
E. Barnes
Miss Barnes
Peach
Invitation to read The Sun's Seventh Page Liners
A brief notice invites readers to use and read The Sun newspaper liners on the seventh page, signaling ongoing features or sections for public consumption. The text emphasizes access and engagement with the page contents.
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SUN
Hedges at Death's Door After Family Tragedy Unfolds
Monroe Hedges, claiming 105 years, lies near death in a rear shelter at 102 Rhode Island. His son Hiram, 71, was involved in a cane assault on his wife after the old man intervened. Hiram faces court for intoxication as a chain of family calamities follows. The elder Hedges fought in the Mexican and Civil Wars. his wife died recently and a granddaughter lost, with more relatives touched by misfortune.
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Monroe Hedges
Rhode Islands
Iian
Hedges
Hiram Hedges
Hiram
Mr. Hedges
Flemingsburg
Court House
Home Guards
Indianapolis
Nathan Cook
Brownsburg
Harrison Cook
Idaho Governor Demands State Guard For Wardner Prisons
Gov. Frank Stellenberg of Idaho met with Secretary Root over the withdrawal of U.S. troops guarding Wardner prisoners. The war department says guards must be provided by the state as two regular companies depart October 20. Troops will stay to maintain peace but retire from routine duty by month end.
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Root
Washington
Frank Stellenberg
Idaho
Boraho
Wardner
War Department
Philippines
United States Service
Births and Marriages in City Notices
Births list includes James and Catherine Hammett a boy 1116 Dawson Street plus nine other couples with address lines. Marriage licenses show Carl Olsen with Carrie Rodewald, John Sidener with Rose Barnes, Daniel Nitrauer with Carrie Luebking, J Arthur Foster with Ethel Smith, and more couples.
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James and
Catherine Hammett
Dawson-st
A. C
Bertha Lentz
Bicking-st
Oscar
Ada Gray
Douglas-st
Lon
Alice Chapman
Senate Ave
Andrew
Alice Lullings
Hovey St
Thomas T
Daisy Jacobs
Howard-st
Edna Bream
S. Missouri-st
Carl L. Olsen
Carrie Rodewald
John T. Sidener
Rose E. Barnes
Daniel Nitrauer
Carrie Luebking
John Hauck
Cora M. Holland
Arthur W. Jackson
Lillie Butler
Louis C. Heid
Marie Fellix
J. Arthur Foster
Ethel Smith
Smith H. Strickland
Cora A. Miedlander
Robert Lieber
Clara Louise Becker
William Baron
Anna C. Louberton
J. Manfield
Martha Lottiseff
John A. Godfrey
Maude M. Gray
Evidence Tightening in Jester Murder Case Opens New Theories
Paris Missouri October 18 evidence against Alexander Jester the aged accused murderer grows more damaging each day. The theory that Gates was murdered in his wagon is being substantiated. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised with claims to cure dyspepsia and tone the stomach.
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Paris
Alexander Jester
Gates
Bryan Speaks to Large Kentucky Crowds in 3 Day Tour
The Bryan campaign toured Kentucky October 18 moving from Junction City to Harrodsburg and Richmond before a Louisville stop. About 65,400 people heard 19 appearances with 2,000 at Harrodsburg and 15,000 to 20,000 in Louisville where Goebel and Blackburn also spoke. A barbecue followed the Louisville event.
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Junction City
Bryan Srain
Louisville
Southern
Harrodsburg
Hardin
Kentucky
Richmond
Goebel
Blackburn
Jockey Club
Detention of Transport Tartar at Hong Kong
Washington reports the war department publicized the detention of the transport Tartar by British authorities at Hong Kong. Gen. Shatter notes the ship was British licensed for 741 passengers yet carried 1140 troops, causing a temporary clearance denial for overcrowding. After about 24 hours, the ship was cleared.
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Washington
War Department
Hong Kong
Shatter
Manila
Adjutant
Yale Names Arthur T. Hadley Thirteenth President
Arthur T. Hadley, Yale professor of political economy, was inaugurated as Yale University’s thirteenth president, succeeding Rev. Timothy Dwight. A reception for 1,200 guests followed, with a torchlight undergraduate procession of more than 2,000 planned for Wednesday evening.
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New Haven
Conn
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
Yale University
Timothy Dwight
Hadley
Chenowith Case Report on Jury Verdict and Neglect Law
The article discusses Judge Kent allegedly instructing a verdict of acquittal for Air and Mrs Chenowith for failing to provide medical care to their child, relying on Dr Dowie. Attorney General Taylor cites an Indiana neglect of children statute as applicable. The piece questions the accuracy of Kent’s reported remarks and notes the difficulty of securing a conviction under the anti neglect law.
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Kent
Air
Chsenowith
Dowie
Chicago
Taylor
Indiana
Ife
Chenowith
Wu Ting Fang Sees Brightened China U.S. Trade Prospects
Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister told the International Commercial Congress that U.S. control of the Philippines makes China-U.S. trade likely to double or triple in a few years. He cited a Hong Kong consul warning that Philippine industries would suffer if Chinese labor is barred.
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Philadelphia
Wu Ting Fang
China
United States
International Commercial Congress
Philippines
U.S
Wildman
Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
Atlas Core Makers Return After Dispute
Caremakers at the Atlas works returned to their jobs on Wednesday after a strike that began Friday. The unionized workers said wage cuts and replacement by less capable laborers caused the dispute. those named in the grievances did not come back.
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Atlas Works
Police Seek Help For Mrs Glazier And Two Children
Police asked the township trustee to care for Mrs Glazier and her two young children at 29 S California St. The woman is ill and the children are helpless. Conditions at the house are bad and immediate relief is needed. Her husband has been missing for some time. A rental agent found her condition Wednesday morning.
Fires Rage Near Hendricks West Virginia
Forest fires sweep areas near Hendricks W Va as copper theft rises with thieves prowling telegraph poles in Cincinnati. Grain dealers meet in Chicago for a two day session while ships face loss from a wreck in Frisco with 300000 feet of lumber aboard destroyed and estimated losses around 60000.
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American Street Railway Association
Chicago
Cincinnati
Grain Dealers’ National Association
W!lna
Frisco
Indiana briefs report local crime and civic notes
Crawfordsville seeks a county game warden. Evansville prepares for the 1900 political battle as Prohis gear up. Surplus reported from the blue and gray reunion in Evansville. Garfield Clark despondent killed himself with a shotgun. injuries severe but survived. English farmer William Underhill identifies two tramps who poisoned a spring his cattle drank from, causing losses of Jersey cows calves and a bull.
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Crawfordsville
Evansville
Martinsville
Garfield Clark
William Underhill
Mexican gunboat Montezuma to join campaign against Maya
Lieut. La Canne of the Mexican army travels to New Orleans to command the gunboat Montezuma. It will be crewed by Americans and sent to Cozumel to join the mosquito fleet in operations against Maya Indians, who have fortified positions and rapid-fire guns.
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Austin
Tex
Lieut
la Canne
New Orleans
Montezuma
Cozumel
Yucatan
New Jersey ahd New York charter talks raise tax concerns
James B. Dill, a New York corporation attorney, told the industrial commission of growing charter sizes from millions to hundreds of millions and that New Jersey could gain more tax revenue after the next legislature. He urged open books and stricter statements and returns laws. Separately, Dewey invited by Philadelphia and Savannah delegations, with Dewey accepting Philadelphia but declining Savannah.
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Washington
James B. Dil
New York
Industrial Commission
New Jersey
Dill
Philadelphia
Savannah
Admiral Dewey
Card of Thanks from York and Angle families
Card of Thanks expressing gratitude for sympathy and help during illness and death of a wife mother and child. Signed by F. Ww. York and children Jacob and Mary Angle. Also thanks from Halenkamp family to friends neighbors floral tributes and undertaker Mr. Collier.
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F. Ww. York
Jacob
Mary Angle
Mary Halenkamp
National Card Company
Collier
Wm. Halenkamp
Sara Halenkemp
For Rent Rooms and Living Spaces Listings
Classified notices show multiple room rentals including three rooms for 690 dollars at 703 Indiana Ave and furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 416 N East. Additional listings include sleeping rooms at 231 N Illinois and a nice single room at 92 E New York offered to a gentleman.
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Indiana
N. East
New York
State fair audited accounts show large positive balance
State fair managers audited accounts in the state house on Wednesday and concluded the fair was a superfine article. The figures completed the ledger showing a 36000 surplus on the right side.
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State Fair
State House
Natives Assist in Mafeking Defense Report
Cape Town reports Chief Wessels and the Barelongs aiding Col. Baden-Powell in Mafeking defense with outpost and scouting duties. Generals Cronje's forces suffer from sickness and scarcity of medical supplies.
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Cape Town
Wessels
Barelongs
Col
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Cronje
Pittman Kills Brother in Calhoun Hotel Lobby
A. J. Pittman killed his brother N. T. Pittman in the Calhoun hotel lobby in Charleston. Five shots struck N. T. Pittman, a Gourdon, South Carolina, resident. Motives cited include money and domestic matters in this startling incident.
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Charleston
A. J. Pittman
N. T. Pittman
Gourdon
S. C
Calhoun Hotel
Interstate Stock Yards Market Report October receipts noted
Cattle receipts Wednesday totalled about 100 with mixed shipments and price ranges for various classes. Heifers, veals, steers and bulls show fair to good conditions with several weight categories and a few best bids noted for export and heavy stock. Hogs and sheep receipts totaled around 2,300 with typical spreads for light to heavy weights and grading from common to good.
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Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Aiclnns Steels
Cattle and Hog Prices at Indianapolis Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis reports cattle receipts and bid ranges for export and shipping cattle from Good to prime steers at 185 and up, selects, cows, veal calves, bulls, and stockers with price bands. Hog receipts 6,200 with declines of five cents. heavy and mixed hogs listed with feeding and weight categories. sheep receipts 350 with Good to choice prices noted.
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Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Ecil-Sececsee “Etuwsnies
Lonsacceiveie Sedseasiseuues
Cece
Wwe
Lambs and Sheep Trade Notes
Trade terms list mixed livestock figures showing lambs and sheep counts with unclear labeling. Notable entries include 43 475 for lambs and 28 315 for sheep, plus stray letters and codes.
City Grain Market Report for Wednesday October 18
The market notes Wheat and Corn prices by grade and car counts, with Wheat No 2 red at 68c and No 3 red around 64 to 68c, Corn steady with No 1 white at 33c and No 3 white at 8c, plus mixed and yellow varieties. Oats remain steady with No 9 white at 25.5c and No 3 white at 44 1/4c. Hay values listed for No 1 timothy and lower grades.
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City
Timothy
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