Washington Postmaster May Step Down Amid Turmoil
A Washington Post report outlines pressure on Postmaster General Payne and Postmaster Merritt amid a sweeping bureau reorganization. It notes criticism of Beavers Machen leadership, calls for abolishing the superintendent of free delivery, and predicts Merritt’s likely resignation despite support from some officials.
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Indianapolis Sentinel proprietor Samuel Morse dies after window fall
Sapivell Mores proprietor of the Indianapolis Sentinel fell from his private office on the building's hind floor to the sidewalk about 9:30 a.m. A witnessed fall and subsequent injuries led to his death half an hour later at St. Vincent Hospital. Friends note his health had declined for weeks and compare the tragedy to a similar death of Joseph McCullough, editor of the Globe-Democrat. Morse had been heavily insured.
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Clash Over Appointing Street Commissioner Shapes City Hall Rift
The new Board of Public Works confronted Mayor Bolte over George Herpick's appointment as street commissioner. Democrats allied with the board lobbied against him, prompting a private conference and tense exchanges at City Hall. Wallace and Wadsenar reportedly visited the mayor and later refused to discuss the threat of a breach.
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Applesard Isidicate Aims At Electric Rail Franchises
Report from New York indicates Applesard Isidicate plans to acquire electric traction lines in New York and Pennsylvania with 120 mile per hour trains. Franchises held and applications filed signal intent to run through New York to Chicago via New England. The system mirrors German Berlin and Zessenbeee high speed traction and could parallel major routes including New York Central, Lake Shore, and Pennsylvania lines. Pennsylvania route would pass through Cincinnati.
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Berlin
Zessenbeee
Germany
Secret session on wage hike at Brotherhood meeting
General-upt, Van Winkle and Assistant egeneral-mupt Schat of the Big Four led an all day meeting with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen grievance committee. Firemen seek higher wages.
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Ninth Page Advertisements Highlight Lost Items and Rentals
The ninth page showcases new line ads for jewelry lost or wanted, including a gold locket or watch, and items for sale. It also lists services such as a housekeeper wanted and rooms for rent, reflecting typical 19th century classifieds.
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Guiter Full of Booze on Broadway Wreck
A runaway wagon from One In Vignapais Brewing collided on Broadway near Watior Street. The driver escaped serious injury as the wagon toppled and bottles shattered spilling beer, while horses and wreckage blocked the street. No fatalities reported.
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Dowie’s Zion City shadows in New York garden scene
In New York a garden confrontation with Dowie’s following prompts questions to the “prophet” while Carrie Nation movements loom. Dowie’s harsh reception, church figures, and financial entanglements appear as reports sketching a controversial时 religious spectacle and its local fallout in Gilford New Hampshire and Madison County areas.
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New York
Arden
Charles Parkhurst
Dowie
Had Married Three Sisters in Shelby County Tale
Joseph Morris, an elderly Shelby county resident and descendant of President James Madison, fled Tuesday. He had three wives who were sisters: Harriet Keller his first wife, Emma Keller his second, and Ellen Ant Keller his third. Ellen died young and Monroe planned to wed the fourth sister before the marriage duty was set.
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Joseph Morras
Sethe County
James Munran
Monror
Shelby Comntg
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Emma Keller
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Tix
Ellen Ant Keller
Nix
Monroe
Nurth
Haley Corrected Over Placement in The Sun Column
Detective Haley objected to being misidentified as a Republican and the running mite of a detective named Jerry Kinney. He stated he is a Democrat and his mining associate is Captain Eplann Lowiskh.
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Schwab and Dresser Sworn In Shipyard Case Testimony
In a wartime suits report, Charles M Schwab and Max Fanta were sworn in after Denler Leroy Dresser accused them of wrecking a combine tied to the Rettehemster company sale. Their testimony about the shipyard sale is expected to be pivotal as the legal clash continues. In TIFFIN Ohio, October 2, Jackson township teachers strike for higher wages, with daily pay rising from 1 to 5 1/2 dollars demanded. schools may close as the district cannot hire replacements.
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Sailes Slipbuilding Company
Rettehemster Company
Jackson Townehty
Romulus Bank Burglary Reported in Oct. 21 Scene
Burglars broke into the Romulus bank owned by Petey Bird on a Wednesday morning. Vault opened but the amount stolen is not known. Robbery also noted at a poster-free local game and other scattered items.
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Divorce for Stoffel in Pittaburg Ohio
The jury in Péter K. Soffel's divorce case, former Allegheny County jail warden, awards divorce to Kate Soffel after a trial. Soffel is imprisoned for complicity in the Brady brothers jail escape. The text includes garbled endorsement of condensed milk and unrelated product mentions.
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Bounty
Stout's East Iron Shoe Dominates Shoes Market
Stout's East Iron Shoe claims top spot in a local footwear race, noting sizes from 13h to 2 and a price point around 1.55. The fragment references various shoe size markings and shop identifiers but details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Ilsen
Opened ballot boxes raise election contest concerns
Report states that officials plan to open ballot boxes to resolve a possible contest involving an election for judge. City clerk and election staff, including Mr Little and Dudge Whailon, prepared to inspect the ballot materials on Wednesday afternoon amid calls for a high examination of the ballots.
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Sued at 89 Over Breach of Promise in Monterey
Dr Lovett Bell of Monterey, one of the county's wealthiest men, aged 89, is sued for breach of promise by widow Emily Warden, age 60. She alleges they met after his wife’s death on Sept 24, he proposed, he pursued with calls and letters, then reneged. The suit, filed in the supreme court, seeks damages.
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Northern Pacific Elects New President
Howard Elliot, formerly vice president of the Fi Q railroad, is elected president of the Northern Pacific to succeed Charles alellen. The move places Elliot at the helm of the line as it navigates postwar rail traffic and restructuring.
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Disappearance of Mrs Hollins Sparks Police Hunt
A report details the disappearance of Mrs Hollins, with police notified and a search underway. The article notes mentions of her home, possessions, and the concern over her welfare as authorities investigate the case.
Sailor Awarded Damages After Ship Accident Off Cape Horn
Julie Schirr hacher, a sailor, receives $1,800 for a broken leg suffered when Erakine M. Pharps encountered an incident off Cape Horn. The court found negligence and awarded damages, noting inadequate medical care at the near port.
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Cape Horn
Insanity Verdict In Weird Cleveland Ledger Entry
Onin Fike veteran driver and teacher of ree fees was adjudged insane and sent the gestum in Cleveland after a jumble of garbled details. The fragment lists dates and names in a damaged report about mental health commitment.
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Life of Mr. Morss and his Fort Wayne legacy
A historical portrait of Samuel Morss a prominent Fort Wayne merchant and editor whose career spanned Port Wayne Sentinel ownership and Chicago editorial work. The narrative traces his schooling public service city leadership and long journalistic influence through the 19th century and his impact on local readers and civic life.
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Mayne Holtzman Names New City Appointments
The document records numerous city offices being filled, including Samuel Gerber as captain of detectives, John Boylan as clerk and pall Albert Perrott as successor, Extway Gui as clerk, and Charles Maw Heensn as Inspector. George W. Siag becomes building Inspector and Patrick J. Ryan elected as Inspector of weights and measures to replace James Hartley. Charles Brown, from the city kinere, is reported to be elevated by M1.
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Sultan Ousts Tewfik Bari an Ambassador Turky
Dispatches report the Ottoman sultan dismissing Tewfik Bari the Turkish ambassador to Germany after palace intrigue in Constantinople. Abdull Blumid is said to be pressured into believing Bari secretly colluded with revolutionaries, amid palace upheaval.
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Weather, shipping loss, and kidnap scare in brief
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area shows continued fair, cooler weather through Thursday with temperatures 46 at 7 am 65 at noon and 68 at 2 pm Winds variable across Indiana and neighboring states A Lloyds dispatch reports the British ship Milton Park from Liverpool to Fremantle with 24 crew feared lost One week since Wentz disappearance prompts ransom suspicions and debate over motives An advertisement highlights Underwood Typewriter and local services amid miscellaneous notices
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