Two Men Die From Gas In New York Hotel Room
In New York a bartender Christopher Fickin and waiter Max Boxer were found dead from gas in their Twenty-seventh Street room. Earlier Pfeiffer and Morris Redding were reported dead and dying from asphyxiation on Thirty-fourth Street. Redding survived after a transfusion from Wilhelm Vanderleith, a German laborer, performed by Dr. Cummings at Bellevue Hospital. Redding’s condition improved and he regained consciousness, while Vanderleith weakened but recovered enough to dine. Redding remains in custody as an attempted suicide case, though he claims Pfeiffer acted carelessly.
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New York
Christopher Fickin
Max Boxer
Young Pfeiffer
Morris Redding
Pfeiffer
Redding
Bellevue Hospital
Lattar
Cunning
Wilhelm Vancerleith
Vanderleith
Uncertain Big Four actions loom over O I W transfer
A meeting of magnates before November 1 may ratify the transfer and decide changes. Meanwhile a railroad insider notes growing uncertainty in railroading akin to politics as headlines swirl around pending decisions.
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Big Four
West Indianapolis Headlines on Local Justice and Industry
Frank Davia paid $5 for assault and battery on Belmont. Jas Id dings and William Iddings fined $11 each for damaging Chas Snell’s optics by Judge Allen. Indianapolis car company secured contracts to keep workers busy through February, with fifty more men to be hired. Lewis Porter cabinet factory to become a large complex with four 80 by 200 foot buildings producing goods for Europe.
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Frank Davia
Belmont
Jas
Wiliam Iddings
Chas. Snell
Allen
Indianapolis Car Company
Lewis-Porter Cabinet Factory
Trial for Murder in Acton Saloon Fatal Blow
Samuel Howardton of Avton stands trial before Judge Irvin for murder after allegedly striking James Hapshaw with a hatelet pole in a saloon in Acton on August 10. Hapshaw died two days later from a fractured skull. Prosecution seeks first degree murder. defense argues self defense. Dr Spicer and Dr McGoughbey testified to the skull injury as a deep depression from a strong blow.
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Irvin
Samuel Howardton
Avton
James Hapshaw
Lings
Hanahan
Howardson
Tere
Acton
Banahean
Howardton
Dezree
Arthur Y. Brown
Edward Johnson
Franklin
Dr. Spicer
McGoughbey
Therrinks Brother in Little House at Hamton
Spl .-Count Ferdinand Edmund Von Hatzfeldt, brother of Princes Von Hatzfeldt, resides in a small house with his family near Oct. 23. He discusses his brother's engagement to Miss Huntington, a German noble family succession dispute, and a dower suit against Prince Paul. A reader notes the paper’s spicy, terse editorial tone and a separate item reports Peter Baranowski hanged for murder in Pottsville.
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Ham
Jton
Ebawilrex
Ferdinand Edmund von Hatzfeldt
Princes von Hatzfeldt
Hentington
Miss Huntington
Ferdinand Himund von Hatzfeldt
Prince Ferdinand von Hatzfeldt
Sophia
Bruthers
Paul
Ernest
Maladha
Prince Paul
London
Prince Ernest
Germany
Eshbali
Maria Thoerasa
Austria
Pottsvilaln
Peter Baranowski
Baranowski
Anthony Putlovish
Mary Keith
Japan Flood Toll Reported From Beleia Placer
The Beleia from Yokohama brings late Tokyo flood details with 2,417 dead 90,000 deprived of sustenance 50,000 houses damaged 166000 acres of crops lost and 6000 bridges destroyed amid widespread ruin and relief efforts.
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San Francisco
Beleia
Yokohama
Japan
National Seventh Day Adventists Convene in Bellebrook
The national convention of Seventh-day Adventists is in session at Bellebrook Michigan with Mrs. Belle White, the prophetess, present. Reports indicate Adventist missionaries operate in nearly every country.
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Belleprrook
Mich
Splj
National Convention of
Seventh-Day Adventists
Belle White
Appeal for Aid as Drought Ravages Minnesota and Dakota
An appeal to the nation is planned as drought and crop failures hit northwestern Minnesota and western Dakota with scarce water. The report also notes Mrs. Kata C Burne’s insanity, Nellie Miller seeking divorce from Frederick Miller for abandonment, Fred Owens arrested for burglary, and a freight depot accident injuring Trockman A Shackley. Other items include weddings of Chris OConnor with Clara Maddern, and police recapture of John Woodard, plus a marriage farewell for Chas Hollingsworth and wife leaving for St. Joe Missouri.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Dakota
Kata C. Burne
Alabama
Nellie Miller
Frederick W. Miller
Fred Owens
H. Broich
Meridian-st
Trockman A. Shackley
Pullman Sleeping Car Runs Indianapolis Chicago Route
The Pullman sleeping car now runs regularly between Indianapolis and Chicago via the Panhandle route. It is stationed at the west end of Union Station and open each evening from 8:80 until the 11:20 p.m. train departure to receive passengers. On arrival from Chicago, female passengers can use the car until 7:30 a.m.
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Pullman
Indianapolis
Chicago
Panhandle
West End
Union Station
Joy for the bed bug powder at convention scene
Report of a German and London firm present at the National druggists convention held at Denison hall. Highlights include discussions on adulterated powders, doctored drugs, and misleading remedies. A reception for attendees occurred at Mrs. Carey’s home, followed by an evening at Robert Downing performances.
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Deniaon Bence
At'sndance
Lacorporal
Denison
Carmeladt
Germany
London
England
Thair
J. C. Etiel
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Committee On
McIlvaine
New York
Paris Green
MeLusine
Irantic
Drogeist
Hoangman
David Hostetter
Pennsylvania Road
Joan WN. Carey
N. Meridianst
Robert Downing
Narrow Escape A Train Thrown Switch Near Evansville
Evansville October 23 A Union track mishap at Howells station during the L N strike left the southbound Chicas mail and express narrowly wrecked by a thrown switch. Police guard the yards as reports say the strike will be general on lines into the city. Washington October 22 It is now learned that Dr Frazer and Miss Thorn who eloped are not married yet though they were together. The mother is distraught with grief.
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Siue
Fredericksburg
Screameraville
King of Kings
Evansville
Howells Station
Chicas
Washington
Dr. Frazer
Miss Thorn
Prief
The Pope May Arbitrate Fisheries Dispute
Washington on October 22 reports that the fisheries dispute between the United States and England is likely to be settled by arbitration with Pope Leo XIII discussed as possible arbitrator.
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Washington
England
Leo
Wisconsin Central Night Switchmen Strike Halts Operations
CRICAGO October 22. All Wisconsin Central night switchmen are on strike. Not a wheel has turned since Monday noon. Day men threaten to join the action. The labor dispute disrupts main lines and yard work across the system.
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Cricago
Wisconsin Central
Elopea Ana and George Lederer Wed in Secret Ceremony
New York reports Ida Newcomb daughter of a famed lawyer eloped with theatrical manager George Lederer. The piece notes social scandal and a later forgiveness. Also listed are assorted notices of assignments, a warehouse fire, and a misreported band theft in separate items.
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New York
Ida Newcomb
George Lederer
Gallant Romans Tryout at Grand Opera House
An odd local pageant unfolds as six men answer ad for soldiers to follow in the path of a gallant Virginia and cry for tyrants in a mock performance. A Roman citizen seeks work, is offered wage woes and shaving costs, and a damp felon joins the scene amid chaotic stage-door auditions. The gag ends with a call to return at eight for a better Roman mob.
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Staga Entrance Grand Opera House
Lux
THE
Sun
Virginia
Appis Claudius
Aris
Denison House
Farm Houston
Thegas Min
Opera House
Roman
Ronan
Galwaya
Dentalus
Virgiams
Park End
Gan
Dowasing
Goclock
Carriage Price Conspiracy At Hendricks Funeral Row
The article reports a dispute among undertakers and carriage owners over price fixing in funeral arrangements. Horace Wood and John Booth accuse Kregelo and Bird of forming a combine to set rates at five dollars for Crown Hill and four for south yards, with Bird demanding priority over outside carriages and threatening new hires. Debates include driver wages, costs of maintaining rigs, and motives behind rate cuts affecting theater carriages.
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John Booth
Carriags
Kregelo
Bird
Crown Hill
South Yards
Mr. Wood
Hendricks
Hird
J. J. Booth
Morand
Tanner
Board of Trade
Kregele
New York
New ball park to be used by brotherhood league at Cleveland
The Hoosiers and Columbus will play Thursday Friday and Saturday at league park to close the season. Horace Phillipe, ex manager of the Pittsburg club, has recovered after three months in grey snut. Cleveland and Columbus tied for the Ohio state championship while Cincinnati trails. Brooklyn won the third game of the world series 8 to 0 as New York left the bases loaded with one out in the ninth when darkness halted play.
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Cleveland
Hoosiers
Columbus
League Park
Horace Phillipe
Pittsburg
Columbi
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Gaffney
Ssimid
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Chicago
Hoosiera
Spalding
Anson Jz
Brotherloss
Agd
Bassman
Teneria
Fred Pietfar
Ward
Pittsboro
Jim White
Rowe
Washington
Hasfisti
Clevelard
Ganzel
Jim Hart
Bostons
Kally
Baskwing
New Yorka
Arther Irwin
Cincinnatie
Brookyes
Pfeffer
Chicagos
Howe
Gattaies
Fogarty
Phillies
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for children
An 19th century ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhoea priced at ZFcents a bottle and claims it soothes the child and softens gums.
Hoosiers in Brooklyn and Brotherhood plans unfold
A cleaved tale of baseball labor from Chicago and Indianapolis hints at a transfer scheme involving Buffalo, Brooklyn, New York, and multiple clubs. Spalding and Anson deny knowledge yet concede discussions of league changes, with rosters and leadership roles outlined for a broad set of teams and cities.
Corsair at English's theater draws mixed cheers
The Corsair revived at English's Tuesday night in all its gilded splendor features a vivid harem set and bright costumes while Ed Rice and Dave Braham spark the show. Robert Downing’s Virginius at the Grand earns praise for power and restraint though the ensemble miscues are noted. The Theodore Thomas testimonial concert plans conclude with a strong program.
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Corsair
New York
Julia Sena
Tha Pasha
Pauline Marthan
Thara
Emagine
Domo
Thea
Yossui
Ed. Rice
Dave Braham
Gisela
M. Christian TX
Denmark
Alexandrofft Brothers
Imperial Theater
St. Petersburg
Liatto
Amelia Glover
James Reynolds
Theodore Thomas
the Grand
Burkene reports Oklahoma towns crowd 100000 promise fulfilled
W T Burkene, back from Oklahoma after several months, says the promised land holds 100,009 people and all are satisfied. He notes Guthrie with 15,000, Oklahoma City with 1,909, and Kingfisher with 5,000 residents, reflecting the booming settlement.
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Cincinnati
W. T. Burkene
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Kingfisher
Fools and children tell the truth in a stray Indianapolis tale
A Northeast youth’s nightly visits to a young lady trigger a humorous tale of honesty amid chilly weather. A sister’s quip, a stern farmer, and a covered bridge escape weave a quirky scene. Twelve boys, pawpaw scavenging, fear imaginary dangers, and a porch confinement ends with a sleepy parental pardon. Local forecast notes fair weather for Indianapolis on October 24, 1880.
Political Pasts and Power Plays Stir Local Council
The Ebendricks club met Tuesday night to discuss local politics. Mayor-elect Sulli van urged duty to fulfill campaign pledges. speeches by Wilson Col J B Maynard Holtzman and Emil Rassman followed. An ordinance to reorganize the fire department stands as a monument to Preston C. Trusler's political shrewdness, with constraints on Dougherty's successor until Jan 1, 1891 and removal by two thirds. The democratic council may repeal, but a tied vote blocks action. a majority may be lacking. The Indianapolis Fence Company gains Shaffer of the street car company as a new stockholder, consolidating with Duncan wire fence interests. Alderman John Rail is tipped as democratic candidate for assessor.
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Ebendricks Club
Sullivan
Clark Wilson
J. B. Maynard
Holtzman
Emil Rassman
Preston C. Trusler
Dougherty
Democratic Council
Board of Aldermen
Indianapolis
Darnell
Alderman Wright
Taylor
Oliver H. Root
Shaffer
Street Car Company
Root
W. N. Rumsey
Chicago
Duncan
Capitol Musings and Political Tensions In Washington
Journal notes from the capitol describe dull days in the capitol, campaigns in progress across states, slim Republican House margins, and the prospect of Senate reorganization. Generals and officials shift roles, and Mrs Harrison plans visits to Philadelphia and New York amid White House domestic delays.
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Lige Halford
Fortresa Monroe
Geo. Bancroft
Washington
Waits
Supreme Court Room
Capitol
House
Tanner
Secretary Noble
One Vote That Shaped Territorial Annexation Story
A Sentinel pre election tale recalls how one vote altered history in Scott county in 1540. Democrat Borchers defeated a wig candidate by one vote, giving balance to elect Ed Hannegan over Oliver Smith for U S senator, aiding annexation plans. Daniel Noe, age 10, recalls serving as doorkeeper and adds a Swiss county twist to the tale.
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the Sentinel
Subafarica
Scott County
Borchers
Daniel Noe
Lux
Lae Demoncrata
Smith
Tilman A. Boward
Kelso
Yeting
Geedrick
Ed Hannegan
Hannegan
Kelgie
Hannapan
Mexicana Frontier Territory
Switzerland County
Pan American delegates welcomed by Indianapolis chamber
A reception planning meeting of the board of trade and city officials completed arrangements for welcoming Pan American delegates. The committee includes Geo G Tanner, C Atkins, and others from the board and council. Delegates will tour the state and county buildings, then visit Atlas engine works and tile works, with a banquet at the New Denison from 3 to 6 pm and an informal reception before departing for Louisville.
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Board of Trade
Geo. G. Tanner
C. Atkins
Hugh H. Hanna
E. B. Martindale
A. A. Woordyke
W. F. Piel, Jr
A. T. Bowen
BD. A. Richardson
Franklin Sanders
C. S. Denny
D. F. Swain
J. R. Pearson
W. M. Hicklin
Thomas Markey
G. S. Wright
M. MM. Reynolds
J. Rail
Board of Aldermen
R. C. J. Pendleton
James R. Carnahan
Charles Kahlo
Indianapolis
Via &. Winds
Morrissta
Atlas Engine Works
Denison
Louisville
Fred's Lagractttade and the Grand Jury Case
Fred Owens an 8 17 year old colored boy pleaded guilty to stealing 210 dollars from druggist Charles H Broich. He had been taken in by Broich three years earlier for chores and education at South-side high school. Last Sunday evening he stole from a dressing case while the family dined, hid the money in a bay mow, and was forced to confess by Det Thornton.
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Fred
Fred Owens
Grand Jury
Chas
H. Broich
Broich
Thornton
Fight With an Officser at E Court Street Dive
Officer Werrick went to a Tuesday search at an E Court Street dive where Mike Jones and another man quarreled. Jones knocked him down, took his club, and used it until the officer drew his revolver and struck Jones, creating a two inch scalp wound. Jones was placed under arrest and later paid $30 on charges of association and resisting an officer.
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Werrick
E. Court St
Mike Jones
Jones
Downs
Supreme court ruling allows seizure of all property in liquor prosecutions
Dos Mores Ia Oct 23 Special The supreme court holds that during liquor law prosecutions against an individual or firm the defendant’s personal property may be seized without further process. The decision impacts about 400000 dollars of brewery property in Burlington.
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Dos Mores
Supreme Court
Burlington
Not Official Word From Western Paving Chief
Supt. Shearer of the Western paving company says he has not been officially informed the street car company would not pay its share of the Pennsylvania atwork but confirms President Shaffer stated months ago that it would not.
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Supt
Shearer
Western Paving Company
Pennsylvania Atwork
Shaffer
Storm over Silkears lake sinks vessels many feared dead
A heavy storm struck the Silkears lake on Tuesday night. Many boats were dashed ashore and ice is reported very heavy. As yet no exact death toll is known, but several lives are believed lost.
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Chiesca
Reichstag Opened as William Pledges Peace at Home and Abroad
Berlin October 22 special dispatch reports the Reichstag opening with Emperor William declaring peace secure at home and abroad. London follow-up notes Charles Bradlaugh, noted political figure, is dying. Reward offer referenced for a separate matter.
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Berliin
Reichstag
Wiliam
Esid Peaca
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