Man shoots self after domestic trouble in Cleveland block
Eli White of Mooresville attempted suicide with two pistol shots in Cleveland block near Kentucky avenue and Teubessses t. He was taken to City hospital with dangerous wounds. White, who had worked for the widow of Mooresville bank president John Moffat, gave no clear reason but spoke of recent disappointment. Police found a Democratic city ticket on him bearing the name Ki White Mooresville.
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Cleveland Block
Kentucky-ave
Teubesssest
McMullen
Thurvkey Taffe
Eli White
Mooresville
Plainfield
S. Illinois St
Travis
Ki White
White
John Moffat
Mooresville Bank
Vessel Burned Off Deseronto Aboard the Quinite
Kingston dispatch reports the steamer Quinite left Deseronto at 6 pm with 32 aboard. Flames trapped crew as the ship grounded near steel. four dead and five missing. Rescue efforts by Ripple, Deseronto, and Pilot Collier saved some, including Capt Christie and Miss Kellan, though badly burned.
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Kingston
Quinite
Vezsel
Deseronto
Collisr
Ripple
Reecua
Mia
Christie and Son
Stacy and Son
Engineer Short
Col. Strong
U. S
Balleville
Capt. Christie
Miss Kellan
Pilot Collier
Coastal storm worsens as wires drop and harbor water soars
Norfolk Va October 24 Special The coastal storm pummels the area with all wires down and harbor waters piling ten feet high. Fears mount of numerous wrecks and widespread damage along the coast.
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Norfolk
Was He Murdered In Wicurra Kans October Night
Wicurra Kansas October 24 a prominent citizen George Littlefield disappeared after leaving a sick friend's bedside Monday night. Authorities fear foul play and believe he was murdered. Local residents search the area and court records await further developments.
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Wicurra
Kas
Geo. Littlefield
Child Suicide Reported In Manchester River Tragedy
The body of 8 year old Richard Todd was found in the river on Thursday. Indications point to suicide due to harsh treatment. Also, fires devastate farms in Minnesota with raging prairie blazes ruining many farmers in Leesan County.
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Manchester
N. H
Richard Todd
Minn
Leesan
Southern Express tests armored train with locks and arms
Railway note reports the Southern Express Company testing a steel car with door locks safes and mounted weapons for security. Vandalia theater agents snagged touring troupes for Louisville Frankin Terra Haute and Decatur amid rate disputes with Panhandle over interstate rules while a Vandalia passenger complains of sleeper charges and perceived ticket privileges.
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Southern Express Company
Downing
Louisville
Little Nugget
Franklin
Terra Hante
Decatur
Vandalia
Panhandle
Union Devet
Bsi
Southern outrages as seen by Rev Chicon at Allen chapel
Mississippi colored clergyman Rev A C Chicon lectured on southern outrages. He compared blacks to the children of Israel and cited Ku Klux Klan and white leagues as harming blacks. He described Bayou Portage killings and magistrate actions, noting women rallied to re-arrest the shooter.
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Bayou Portage
Enon
Grand stage drama and musical program at CYCLORAMA
The Grand features Robert Downing in The White Pilgrim adapted from Herman Mari vale with a fifteenth century Fenland setting, amid delegates to a wholesale druggist convention and wives. The Angel Theatre program lists Wagner and Beethoven selections with Rafael Joseffy, Varied orchestral pieces, and a notable scene with Harold and Thordisa. Downing’s troupe manager Giles Shine recalls Virginius behind the scenes with humorous Roman recruiting.
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Robert Downing
the Grand
Wholesaia Drucgist’ Convention
Herman Marivale
Fenland
Harold
Thordega
Eugenie Blair
Naaven
Sigurd
Odin
Thordisa
Thordiea
Giles Shine
Downing
Virginius
SUN
Apius Claudius
Dantalus
Appius Claudius
Certalus
Puns by the Pill Men at National Druggists Convention
Coverage of a national druggists convention in Buffalo with fund-raising efforts to raise capital from $50,000 to $100,000 for a mutual insurance venture. Key figures include D. C. Eliel and Brent Good, with dramatic fundraising moments and speeches. Officers elected include Peter Vaan Schueck and Daniel Surt among others. The event discussed anti trust law, rebates, and strategies against undercutting prices, plus a roses-filled reception for Mrs. Carey and a decorative ice swan in punch.
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National Druggists Convention
Tts
D. C. Eliel
Mr. Elial
Brent Good
Pilman
Eliel
Good
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Morrison, Plumber & Co
Roesier & Haselacher Chemical Co
New York
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Scott & Brown
Mr. Good
Mr. Filier
Peter Vaan Schueck
Chicago
Daniel Surt
Tndhianapolis
Joseph ileKasson, Jr
Me. Peter
Louisville
J. 1
Lyons
New
Hopkins
Missouri
Dalagates
N. Carey
Meridian St
Sullivan Sui e Sparks Legal Battle Over Abandoned Case
John H Grimm of Cincinnati sues John H Gutknecht and his bondsman John Gutknecht for 4000 damages in a complex suit arising from 187? attachment. Grimm claims he was never notified of the action, lost a house and lot sold to satisfy an alleged judgment, and seeks return of equity and damages for unlawful attachment. Sullivan, as clerk, holds funds meant for him.
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John ER. Sullivan
Howe
John H. Grimm
Cincinnati
John H. Gutknecht
John Gutknecht
Gutknecht
Gtimm
Grimm
Narrow Escape As Switch Thrown In Evansville Strike
Evansville October 23. A Louisville and Nashville strike near Howells station caused a switch to be left open and the southbound Chicago mail and express narrowly escaped a wreck. Police guard company property at the yards as rumors of a broader strike spread to all lines into the city.
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Evansville
3Ame
Yarda
Howells Station
Chicago Mail and Express
Union
Wanamaker quits Sunday school class in Philadelphia
Postmaster general Wanamaker has given up his Sunday school class in Philadelphia as of October 24. He notified the church he would no longer attend the sessions, citing pressing duties and the need to focus on his official responsibilities.
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Philadelphia
Wanamaker
National leaders push reports and fleet moves
General Baum shapes pension office work while Wanamaker Clarkson push reports. Congressman Cannon strengthens his speakership bid and rumors grow about sending a fleet of new U.S. warships to South America to display power. Tennessee's Houk blasts civil service law as nuisance and fraud and attacks young Roosevelt’s swagger across the nation.
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Gen. Baum
Wanamaker
Clarkson
Congressman Cannon
U.S
South America
Congressman Houk
Tennessee
Tad Roosevelt
United States
Trial of Samuel Howardton Ends Evidence Stage
The Acton man Samuel Howardton faced trial for the murder of James Hanahan. Testimony showed the incident stemmed from a saloon brawl end. Howardton claimed self defense and said he struck Hanahan with a hatchet pole to ward off threats as they moved toward a freight car. The defense argued manslaughter rather than murder.
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Samuel Howardton
Acton
James Hanahan
Howardton
Tom Muse
Hanshaw
Witness
Franklin
Doby
Hawthorn
Hanahan
Hin
Burfare Wins Bid for State Printing Contract
Bids for the state printing over the next two years were tallied on Wednesday afternoon in three clauses. Sentinel Pub. Co. offered 28,124.25 dollars, W. B. Barford & Co. 267,831? Jour] Printing Co. 331,126 dollars, Baker A. Randolph Co. 676.29, and Carson & Hollbeck 2.2. Burford’s bid appeared the lowest and is expected to secure the contract.
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Burfare
Sentinel Pub. Company
W. B. Barford &Co
Jour] Printing Company
Baker A. Randolph, Co
Carson & Hollbeck
Bureford
Printingz contract awarded to Burford & Co for two years
The state printing contract for the next two years was let to W. B. Burford & Co as the lowest bidders. Several court items and local notices follow, including dismissals, upcoming temperance talks, corporate formations, a declared insanity case, jury disagreements, and a debate over Masonic mutual benefit policy practices.
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State Printingz
W. B. Burford & Co
Ostermeyer-Denke-Walker
Francis Murphy
Plainfield Reform Farm
Indianapolis
Muncie Shoe and Leather Company
Mt. Pleasant Natural
Irvin
Andy Sheehy
Pat Conway
Harry Smark
Blackwell
Carr
Masonic Mutual Benefit Asse
Michener
Pullman Sleeping Car Between Indianapolis and Chicago
The car runs regularly on the Panhandle route between Indianapolis and Chicago. It stands at the west end of Union Station and is open each evening from 8:80 until 11:20 p.m. for boarding. After arriving in Chicago, passengers may remain aboard until 7:30 a.m.
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Pullman
Indianapolis
Chicago
Panhandle
West End
Union Station
The Tiny County Winer Propaganda in Clay County Miner Strike
The Clay County coal miners report a six month strike after rejecting a wage cut from 6 to 7 cents per ton. They deny political aims and note a Cardonia meeting backing arbitration. a conference committee proposes phased rate reductions and a fixed pay scale. The miners insist they seek a fair price and will settle for sustainable profits for employers.
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Clay County
Genere
Cardonia
William Gault
Maurice Dalairsy
Donaldsonville
Thormas McQuade
Brazil
John Holmes
Knightsville
William Lowery
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Havog
Illinois
Messrs. Gault & Gray
Ind
Lh Nst
A. Gallagher
William Gaurrt
Maurice Dale Gray
Thomas McQuare
Turbulent White House fight over pension report leaks
Washington events recount secret moves as Secretary Noble prepares a pension bureau irregularities report. Rumors say Den Ransdell and Tanner may have leaked details from the administration. A new commissioner was appointed to end the controversy while Tanner anxiously awaits responses and possible new posts. In Louisville violence flares as Howard and Turner factions clash. Casualties mount with multiple deaths and injuries reported, amid court house updates from Harlan. In Georgia, cotton pickers form organized groups to harvest and share duties with evening social balances.
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Washineron
Spi
Marshal den Ransdell
Tanner
Nobie
Noble
Pension Bureau
White House
Ransdell
Tamaraleo
Rarsdell
Gen. Raum
Tana
Nobile
Hhis
Nebie
Puen
Pam Platt
Langer
Platt
Navy
Georgetown Heights
Curious Denison orchestra helper and famed Cleveland legal clash
The article describes a robust Denison regular who coaches the fiddle player with theatrical gusto, drawing laughs as he gestures with large gloved hands. It then shifts to N A Gilbert, a Cleveland lawyer, in a Ohio Supreme Court case over a Scoville avenue right of way, highlighting a quoted exchange on Mr Johnson’s civic status.
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Denison
Indianapolis
N. A. Gilbert
Cleveland
Grand
Supreme Court of Ohio
Gilbert
Tom. L. Johnson
Johnson
Scoville Ave
Tom
Mr. Johnson
Hoosier
Indianapolis Clothing Sale At The Arcade Arcade
Local ad announces a cash clearance of suits and overcoats from manufacturers. It promises savings on pest control and finest clothing in Indianapolis and urges readers to call now to unload stock and make room within the last four weeks. The Arcade at 1D W Washington St.
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Indianapolis
Arcade
Washington St
The Will of Lucien B. Eaton Becomes Court Contention
The contested will from Lucien B. Eaton of Steuben County centers on a plan to fund a colony of old maids and widows with five acres each, a house, barn, and chicken coop, financed by selling estate lands. The eccentric founder, famed for extreme thrift, left no provision for trustees’ reimbursements, and the outcome hinges on the November term after a prior jury deadlock.
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Ana
Eaton
Epekina
Raza
Elton
New York
Bis
Becamp
Heseldom
Crank's logic sparks contested will case at Lixcoun Neb
A will contest in Lixcoun Nebraska involves eight heirs challenging the will of John McAlister who left about 50000 in trust for Ephraim Gregory and a future distribution to Mrs. Gregory. Heirs claim McAlister was insane and that Gregory fraudulently induced him to sign the document. The report also notes McAlister's eccentric ideas and a vivid description of Gregory. Also mentioned is a separate note that Andrew Hale is sought by requisition from Cincinnati for alleged robbery of M. Watson's cafe for 155 dollars.
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Lixcoun
Neb
Heira
John McAlister
John S. Gregory
Ephraim Gregory
Gregory
McAlister
Hale
Gov. Hovey
Andrew Hale
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
M. Watson
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Eise
Eee
Schumann Pining
Cereeen
Chopin
Joseffy
Schuber
Tausig
Sirrauss
Rille
Ada‘Reaves
Harry Lee
Geo. H. Thomas Relief Corps
Plymouth Church
Anna Walker
Optician
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Comstocks
East Washington-st
Gogd
Nother Sullivan
John Hadward
Narbrow
Washington
Wales
Siamnahan
Aperimenris
Quawhaw, I. T
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BeEryik
Mpwapwa
Loxnon
Parnell Comission
CIE Life
Capital National Tank
Condit
M. O’connor
Cincinnaty
Migs Oskamp
Noel Brotherhood
Brooklyn
Columbus
al. Spalding
Brotherhood
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Washington Park
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Crane
Mwing
Terry and Clark
Dan
MansGell
Fanner
Harlen County
Howards
Turners
Red Wis Howard
Ons Jennings
Howard Party
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Hnd
Benin
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Harlan Court House
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Dana
Bird Spurlock
Robert Navier
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Tim
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