The Honor of a Thief Revealed by a Watch Return
Detective Ben Thornton received a Philadelphia express package containing a gold watch and chain with no sender. The watch, an heirloom, was stolen aboard a Massachusetts avenue open car during Blaine demonstration night. Charles Burns, arrested as a suspect, promised to recover the watch if released. Burns kept his word, returning the watch within a week, and the owner rejoiced as Supt. Travis restored the heirloom.
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Philadelphia
Blaine
J. A. Wilkens
Massachusetts-ave
Pennsylvania
Washington Sts
Wilkens
Thornton
Wolion
Charles Burns
Travis
Burns
Peru
Orner
Supt
Congress Dying Slow Death as Session Wanes
Washington on October 20 reports Congress in a dull, listless mood with low Saturday attendance. The president offered no new retaliation message and left no further communication. Business drifted in a tame fashion as the session nears its end.
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Congress
Washington
House
Tongues Wag At Wabash Over Secret Marriage
In Wabash on October 20 a hush fell on society as Julia Curtis, a noted local society favorite, married Goshen man John Bachalor three years after their union in Goshen. The couple, now on a wedding tour, kept the nuptials secret, prompting parental surprise and no objections.
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Wabash
Helles
Wabzash
Julia Curtis
John Bachalor
Goshen
A Peculiar Accident Involves James Evans
James Evans a 33 year old switchman in the Big Four yards suffered a severe facial injury when a coupling force burst a drawbar, striking his face and disfiguring him. He was carried home by Fanner and Buchanan’s ambulance to 158 English Ave after the incident Saturday around 8 30.
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James Evans
Fanner & Buchanan
English Ave
New Street Cars Introduced On City Lines
The street car company plans twelve new cars to be deployed soon on all lines. Manager Shaffer states double-end platform cars and conductors will be used once arrangements for the change are completed.
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Shaffer
Marries Into the Family Amid Murder Case Link
George Petero and Lizzie Addington obtained a marriage license for Friday afternoon. Petero is Jim Petero’s brother, the man murdered by Edward Hoffmann, who is serving a twenty one year sentence. Addington had been affianced to the murdered man.
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George Petero
Lizzie Addington
Petero
Jim Petero
Edward Hoffmann
Miss Addington
Cutting scrape on trial for razor attack in alley
Jon Campbell faced trial in criminal court for attempting to kill John Schneider after a razor cut in a Columbia alley two weeks earlier. Campbell claims self defense and the incident stems from the street confrontation.
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Jon Campbell
John Schneider
Criminal Court
Schneider
Columbia
Snowy Weekend Across Michigan Detected In Reports
It Snows TaiEpo Oct. 20. Snow fell here Saturday. A Detroit special said a heavy storm moved east through Michigan, bringing a sharp wind and a heavy fall of snow. New sideboards at Wm. L. Elders.
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TaiEpo
Detroit
Michigan
Sugar factory boiler explosion kills four workers in New Orleans
Four men died and two were fatally injured after a boiler exploded in the Woodlawn sugar house boiler room. Debris shredded the building as wreckage flew in all directions. The blast caused additional injuries to other workers and left some dead almost torn apart. cause unknown, though the boiler was believed to be in good condition.
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New Orleans
Woodlawn
He Loved Hattie And Took Carbolic Acid
Oct 20. William P. Young was found dead in his room beside an empty carbolic acid bottle. A revolver lay nearby with a farewell note to Hattie Powling. A photo in his pocket, scratched on the back, asks that it be buried with him if he dies for his love, Hattie Powling, a hotel domestic.
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Granny Rapros
Willliam P. Young
Hattie Powling
Hattie
Hattia
Murdered Chief of Police Haynes in Cookston
Dispatch from Cookston Minnesota reports unknown assassins killed Chief of Police Haynes Friday night. No suspects named and investigation underway in the murder case.
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Kalina
Chicago
Cookston
Minn
Bays
Haynes
City News Highlights From Legal, Civic, and Social Snippets
Pickpocket charged Frank Smith remains jailed as Lieut Walshe tours signal stations. Judges grant divorces for Perkins and Ludlow. Beatley marital dispute to be continued. School board approves bills of 1186.95 and a 20600 loan for expenses. Pan Handle officials tour the new depot. Insanity ruling for John M Somers at age 44. Minnie Robinson case proceeds with alcohol allegation. trial adjourned. Rev Dr Cleveland arrives at Meridian Street church from Philadelphia. Indiana Battery’s second annual reunion held in mayor’s court. officers elected. Damages suit against Citizens Street Railway proceeds to higher amount with venue change. Judge Howe may order a new trial.
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Frank Smith
Lieut. Walshe
United States
Judge Walker
Andrew H. Perkins
Sarah Perkins
Edward E. Ludlow
Lucella K
Pan
Smock and
Alford
Maxwell
Todd
John M. Somers
Howe
Henrietta
Joseph Beatley
Joseph
Sergt. Bruce
Peru
Minnie M. Robinson
Joseph Robinson
Minnie
Cleveland
Meridian St. Church
Philadelphia
Seventeenth Indiana Battery
Dayton
Battery
Hezekiah Hink- Bon
Wm. Long
Isaae Dayton
Jolin W. Davis
Peter Fisher
Mary A. Wise
Citizens Street Railway Company
Walker
Drugged and Wedled: Boston Divorce Case Unfolds
Boston date Oct 20. Mrs Sarah W Guy sues for divorce from George Ewer claiming she was drugged and coerced into a sham marriage. Everett is sought by police as linked to the scheme. Judge Pitman holds the case while tracing Everett's role and the implied practice of mock marriages for profit.
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Boston
George Everett
Sarah W. Guy
George Ewer
Everett
Guy
Eugene Guy
Denver
Ner
Ewer
Prices of What We Hat for Grocers Goods
Prices of edible line items from grocers include quail 25 cents each rabbits 20 cents each pumpkins 5 to 20 cents depending on size jersey sweet potatoes 50 cents a peck horns grown half price cauliflower 30 cents ahead chest nuts 20 cents a pound quince per peck 60 to 60 cents apples 20 to 25 cents per peck pears 20 cents per quarter peck grapes 5 cents per pound for concords 8 to 10 cents for catawbas eggs 24 cents a dozen dried fruits include silver prunes 25 cents a pound California prunes 12 cents imported French variety 29 cents apricots 20 cents new figs 20 cents honey 25 cents a pound crackers now 10 cents a pound straight due to wholesale price rises.
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Jersey
California
The Tigress at Grand and Other Theater Plans
The Tigress from Ram sey Morris novel Crucify Her will be staged at the Grand in the latter half of next week with the author and Miss Salina Fetter in leading roles. One of the Finest, seen locally via Gus Williams, plays at the Park next week with Edwin J. Ryan as John Mishler and strong supporting talent. The Eden Musee reopens Monday with new curiosities and hourly performances, featuring Dot Barnum’s little man and Nora Wren the lilliputian queen among other attractions.
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Salina Fetter
Gus Williams
Edwin J. Ryan
John Mishler
Eden Musee
Theatorium
Dot
Barnuim
Nora Wren
Falima
London Laughs at Head of Police Over Bloodhound Mixup
London humor grows as Sir Charles Warren sends bloodhounds to hunt the Whitechapel fiend. The hounds vanished during training, leaving no trace. Officials now pursue the missing dogs while Warren abandons the pursuit of the killer.
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London
Sir Charles Warren
White Chapel
Charles
Take it by the tail or how to catch snakes
The YMCA plans a Sunday afternoon program with Secretary Douglas delivering a talk titled Take it by the tail, or how to catch snakes. J R Calder, publisher of Attractions, will release the second edition of the YMCA paper Saturday afternoon and prepare a timetable for city mail openings and closings.
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Douglas
J. R. Calder
New Year Special Hints at Europe Trip for Blame Jr
The Augusta special suggests James Blame Jr may be heading to Europe to dodge his wife. In Washington, October 20, the Sioux Indians accepted the government offer for their lands.
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Augusta
James+. Blame, Jr
Europe
Washington
Parades and Politics Split in Campaign Tactics
The piece examines shifting parade plans by Republicans and Democrats, noting Republicans now parade more as funds constrain them and Democrats scale back despite claims of large mobilizations. It cites Newt Harding, Jewett, and local figures debating rallies, money, and police court actions tied to the campaign.
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Jewett
Brutal Paymaster McClure Murder Amid Suspected Ring
Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia dispatches report no solid clue in the Paymaster McClure homicide. Police allegedly track villains. Dowington hints at locals with knowledge of McClure movements. A Wilkes Barre special cites four armed vagrants nabbed near a southern village who offer little account of themselves. Fire at B C Lombard’s Sons warehouses in Boston causes major damage and structural collapses injuring several.
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Keclure
Wilkesbarre
Paymaster McClure
Dowington
McClure
Philadelphia
Pinched Crooks to Face Grand Jury in Local Pickpocket Ring
The mayoral police court docket featured several arraignments. Mike Rosenbaum alias Rosendolen was held for grand jury action after a morning arrest for stealing from Boris Adler. John Duffy and John Munny waived examination and await grand jury action. Thomas Welsh, jailed after a second pocket-picking offense, was sent to the workhouse. George Myers and Charles Price pleaded not guilty to association with Welsh. Harry Barker and Willie Andrews seen with conflicting tales, case continued Monday. Robert Fulton linked to rock throwing against O'Donnell, with others to be arrested. mayor vows to break up the gang amid complaints.
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Rosendolen
Cincinnati
Boris Adler
John Duffy
Wilbur Elliotts
Ed. Keller
N. Delawarest
Jobo
John
John Munny
Fred McPadden
Barry Mullen
Grand Opera House
Sheriff King
Thomas Welsh
George Myers
Charles Price
Smith
Harry Barker
Harry
Sergt. Bruce
Willie Andrews
Terre Haute
Robert Fulton
O'Donnell
Blake
Conference at Republican headquarters sparks secrecy
Friday's gathering drew workers from the fifth and eleventh districts to hear Chairman Huston. Officials imply Indiana's candidate is the key topic, with secrecy and lobby chatter suggesting pressure to publicize the plan aiding their Hoosier cause. Nearby, a wildcat was killed near Tipton and a mill accident injured Granville Katens.
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Fifth
Huston
Indiana
National Committee
Real estate transfers exceed one hundred thousand dollars in county records
The market remained firm with 61 transfers recorded by the county recorder totaling 101102.56 dollars. The largest conveyance was an 80 acre farm in Lawrence township from W. W. Lowden to W. H. Rollins for 4800 dollars. Building permits declined though a 24200 dollar expenditure is planned including a 12000 dollar three story flat block near Delaware and Vermont streets. David B. of Indiana and Erizasnrs, N.J. noted. Governor Bill in Indiana praised statewide enthusiasm and harmony between state and national committees amid Cleveland support. Advertising urged in The Sun.
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County Recorder
Lawrence Township
W. W. Lowden
W. H. Rollins
Sallie P. Grubbs
Delaware and
Vermont Sts
David B
Indiana
Landslide Disaster Buries Train Near Totenza
A passenger train on a sharp curve near Totenza is overwhelmed by a landslide after days of rain. Eight dead and a dozen injured are recovered, with ten to twenty still buried beneath soil and rock in a remote area, delaying rescue efforts.
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Loxnor
Toterza
Traty
Totenza
Giants win fourth championship game in easy series sweep
New York defeated St Louis 6 0 in the ninth inning to clinch the series as fans show dwindling interest. Giants pitchers Chamberlain and Milligan held the Browns to few runs while New York tallied eight base hits. An Indiana volunteers reunion and a separate assault incident in Greensburg are also noted.
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Giants
St. Louis
von der Ahe
Chamberlain
Milligan
Browns
Crane
Brown
St. Lous
Blanks
Explosion kills woman in Kansas city detail
In Coffeyville Kansas an express package marked glass with care exploded Friday injuring Mrs. Upham, wife of the express agent, fatally and disfiguring her daughter. The package was to Winfield, where an anarchist society was recently exposed. Also, Judge Irvin sentenced W H Monahan to one year in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to obtaining money under false pretences for supposed aid to a Big Four switchman.
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Co.feyville
Kas
Irvin
W. H. Monahan
Monahan
Pamage Suit Alleges Negligent Driving Injury
Sarah J. Middleton filed a $10,000 damages suit against John Osterman alleging he ran over her with a vehicle at the Frost and West streets corner due to negligent driving. The accident occurred last December.
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Sarah J. Middleton
John Osterman
Osterman
Frost and
West Sts
The Yellow Giant. 24-hour bulletin from Jacksonville
Jacksonville reports 24 hour bulletin ending 6 p.m. Friday shows 8 new cases and four deaths. Of the new cases nine were white and 14 entered. deaths include three whites and one colored. Total to date 5,719 cases and 326 deaths. Also note real estate offers on page 2.
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Yellow Giant
Jacksonville
Ieee
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