Four Men Held for Murder in Paterson Brutal Killing
New York dispatch reports Jennie Boeschieler was drugged and assaulted in Paterson New Jersey. George Kern Walter Mealster William Death and Andrew Campbell were arrested after a confession event claiming the body was dumped from a bridge near Wagerow. A cab driver was also detained.
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Society affair stirs union debate over repairs at reception
At a Propylaeum event for Mr Farley decorations were awarded to Bettermann Bros. who sublet electrical work to Meikel on an unfair list. Central Labor union reports progress, with leaders denouncing scab sales and penitentiary stove vendors. Grievance committee flags Kingan & Co for anti union practices while noting several stores push scab items and warning of risks to feed wires during the event.
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Bertermann Bros
Indianapolis
Moulders’ Committee
Kingan & Co
Prices Are Compared Cadick and Craig Statement
Cadick and Craig merchants of Grand View Indiana compare 1896 farm product prices with current rates. Wheat moved from 55 to 70 cents a bushel, corn from 17 to 30 cents, oats from 12.5 to 2 cents, clover seed from 2.50 to 0.50, timothy hay from 6.50 to 11 dollars.
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Canada
G. O. P. to Lebanon for Boone County celebration
The Marion marching club and the E. C. Atkins club with its drum corps will travel to Lebanon on Wednesday evening to participate in the Boone county celebration. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and ex-Mayor Warrick of Philadelphia will speak.
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Harris Varied Speakings Hint at Republican Lincoln Outlook
A. C. Harris, active speaker in Nebraska, predicts the state will go Republican unless something alters the course. He plans to remain in Indiana for the rest of the campaign.
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A. C. Harris
Nebraska
Indiana
Republicans aim to draw crowd for laboring men meeting
Republican organizers plan a large turnout at Masonie Hall on Friday night to hear Francis T. Roots of Connersville speak at the laboring men gathering.
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Francis T. Roots
Connersville
Gas Trust Probed as City Council Questions Affairs
Monday night a council investigation into the Consumers gas trust company opened with a select committee and directors facing off. Witnesses included Conrad Keiler and John P. Frenzel among others as reporters were kept out while the panel and gas officials debated profits, dividends, and the possibility of cheaper gas for citizens.
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John P. Frenzel
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
IT MUST BE OPEN Says Keller and No More Sessions
Chairman Keller told THE SUN that no further meetings will be held at the gas office and all future sessions will be open and public. The committee will demand delivery of the company's books for examination and will consult the city attorney on action if refused. A probable meeting may occur later in the week depending on members’ convenience.
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Star Chamber
the Sun
What Mr Frenzel Says
John P Frenzel of the company told TH SMN on Tuesday that the firm will not impede the investigation and will grant access to books. He said there was no intent to conceal, only that the public is interested in the committee report to the council. He noted the resolution calls for investigation and reporting.
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TH Smn
Keller
Bryan Misses Squeeze in Virginia and West Virginia
Bryan's first reception in Alexandria Virginia featured a ringing fire bell. He predicted Virginia would see greater turnout on election day. In Hinton West Virginia an unknown woman attempted to embrace Bryan. Gen St Clair, impersonated by a proxy, was seized by the admirer who kissed him multiple times before Bryan escaped laughing.
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Col. Bryan
Alexandria
Virginia
Hinton
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West Virginia
St. Clair
Reverend Quayle Accepts Kansas City Call
Dr W A Quayle of Meridian Street M E church confirms he has accepted a call to Grand Avenue M E church Kansas City His departure depends on Meridian Street trustees A Kansas City dispatch says he will begin March 3 The Grand Avenue congregation plans a new church building.
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For a Cold in the Bead Ive Brome Quinine Ti
A compact note from a historical column cites a home remedy mix described as a cold treatment. The passage highlights a blend of common medicines and a quick domestic routine, reflecting period health practices and casual shopper language.
Still Continue to Take Prizes at Fairs
James E. Murdock, Lafayette electric line promoter, is said to want to purchase the local street car line to operate with an electric line to the west. At the Fayette County horticultural society exhibit a can of peaches by Mrs. Elwood Beeson, 30 years old, remained excellent, with a 1870 first premium at the Cambridge City fair and subsequent wins at the Fayette County fair.
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James E. Murdock
Lafayette
Fayette County
War on Saloons In Muncie Moves To League Action
Muncie Indiana ministers and businessmen move to organize an anti saloon league after a ministerial association meeting. They plan a mass meeting and have urged police to shut down saloons and gambling houses at legal hours. Authorities are accused of lax enforcement with claims that about half of saloons sell liquor on Sundays.
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Muncie, Ind
Muncie
Republic Plant Opens in Brazil Indiana
Republic iron and steel company resumed work in all departments in Brazil Indiana on Tuesday after months of idle ness.
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Brazil
Ind
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Demurrer Sustained In Wilson County Case
Judge Morris sustains a demurrer to ex-Treasurer Wilson’s complaint to recover 34000 from Shelby County. Wilson had turned over about 7000 in property. Also reported misdeeds include Mormon elders allegedly persuading a widower’s 13 year old daughter to accompany them to Salt Lake City, later halted by the Twentieth Century club.
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Shelby County
Wilson
Marion
John Walch
Salt Lake City
Ladies of the Twentieth Century Club
City
St Louis Faces Street-Paving Halt and Dismal Utilities
St Louis grapples with halted street sweeping due to funds, 600 hand laborers discharged, and failing water filtration. Incandescent gas replaces arc lighting amid widespread darkness as paving slows. Democrats blame Republicans for mismanagement while Republicans cite a Democratic bill raising police pay and mandatory salaries as worsening finances.
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St. Louis
The Laugh Is On Perin Pat Rooney Hand Impression
In Cincinnati on October 23 an impression of Pat Rooney the chimpanzee's hand was sent to palmist Perin. Perin mistook it for a young woman and predicted she would be best suited as a decorator, would marry at age two and die at 54. Perin planned to leave the city.
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Maud Adams Debuts in Rostand Play L Aigion in New York
Maud Adams appeared for the first time before a New York audience on Monday night in Edmond Rostand's L Aiglon. Critics call the performance a notable achievement for both author and actress with high praise and indications the work may rival Cyrano de Bergerac in popularity.
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Maud Adams
Edmond Rostana
the Eagle
Itos
Letter from Rev Walker Describes War Turmoil in China
Probate judge Merle Walker holds two letters from his father Rev W F Walker dated Sept 10 from Tien-Tsin China. The paper is torn by shells, envelopes perforated, and shells strewn in their Pekin trunk. They fled Pekin Aug 21 arriving Aug 26 at Tien-Tsin with some transport steps by US ship and protected by American soldiers. Walker notes Boxers still roam near Tien-Tsin, and predicts spring will be needed to crush them. He urges US leadership in China’s future, warns of dismemberment and new monarchies if Western powers do not act, and says mission property was destroyed and Christians massacred. He hopes to work in Tsun Hau later, but winter delays.
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Sultan Faces Powers Over Crete Independence Move
Oct 23 report says the sultan fears the powers will declare Crete fully independent and plans to send cruisers into Cretan waters a show of force. An American firm wins the contract for locomotives for the new Arabian railway. Turkish police continue pursuit of Armenians. about 1000 arrested and many deported.
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Eig
Forger Lewis is Dead in Ohio Bank Scandal Figure
Z T Lewis once Urbana banker and noted bond forger died in West Union Ohio on Monday night. He had sparked a financial uproar in 1997 with a bond forgery exceeding one hundred thousand dollars. The case drew wide attention over how the funds were spent and led to conviction and later pardon amid aging financial troubles.
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Indianapolis Market Prices for Provisions and Groceries
Provisions and groceries section lists smoked meats, hams, bacon, lard, and sausages with prices per hundredweight or per hundred, including dried beef hams and various picks. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, fish, oysters, seeds, flour and feed, coal, drugs, and related goods are priced by item and unit, reflecting a wide wholesale to retail spectrum. Names such as Reliable and Indiana appear among brands and origin notes.
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