Will probating dispute over Rice estate heads to court
A circuit court suit filed by Margaret Hanton Maria Meeker Joseph P Rice and Mary Coleman seeks to block the probate of the late James N Rice will alleging lack of signatures and that any signing occurred while he was ill and under medicine. The plaintiffs seek special administration to prevent Mrs Ryan and W I Ripley from controlling assets pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Margaret Han- Tan
Maria Meeker
Joseph P. Rice
Mary Coleman
Ayers & Jones
Elizabeth Ryan
William I. Ripley
Nellie Rice
James N. Rice
Rice
Aquilla Jones, Jr
Sun
Mr Rice
Mra. Ryan
W.J. Ripley
Tipley
Zrey
Haynes the spy in London dynamite plot tale
Prubnsapenreuig reports that John L Traynes, prominent in the Thomas Neill trial in London, is believed by local readers to be a British spy. He was in America in 1880 on government business, conducted secret inquiries during the Parne trial, and oversaw dynamite distribution in England before being barred from Irish organizations for leaking secrets.
Clash Between Clerks Leaves MerchantWounded in Store
Mark Soulman of the Fuller installment firm and Ed Beach of Siegel Bros clashed in the Washington Street store after Soulman returned from vacation. Beach struck Soulman and struck him with a flat iron three times, drawing blood. Capt. Dawson and Sergeants Hyland and Manning arrested Beach. Soulman received treatment and was not seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Soulmes
Beach
Black
Soulman
Karp
Hyland
Savage dog attack leaves boy fatally mauled in Sycamore
In Sycamore Illinois on October 24 a boy named Fred Ulrich was attacked by two savage dogs. The dogs ripped flesh from his leg and tore off an arm while inflicting other severe injuries. He is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hunter
Hunter
Tom
Spiana
Splacn
Alst
Sycamore, Ill
Fred Ulrich
County Officials Ready Polls With Inspectors Assigned
The board of county commissioners prepared for the election by delivering ballot boxes to voting places and finalizing the list of election inspectors. Each inspector must be a freeholder for a year and a householder for two years and ensure no polling place is in a saloon or liquor-selling location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Reform school boy in Jamesburg not near death after fast
New Brunswick report states James Still a negro boy at Jamesburg reform school has fasted seven days but not abstained totally from food and is not in immediate danger. New York police issue warrants for 1000 Philadelphia negroes gathered to vote.
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New Brunswick
James Still
Jamesburg
Burlesque and drama bill at Grand and Park theatres
A busy week of stage shows heads Grand opera house and Park theatre programs. M B Leavitt's Spider and fry brings 60 performers led by Georgie Putnam and Harry Starr with dancers, clowns, and minstrels, plus Bil Trovatore and other acts. Katherine Nober opens at Park in heroine in rags, and The pulse of New York plays at Empire with dramatic scenic effects.
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M. B. Leavitt
Spider and Fry
Indianapolis
Grand Opera House
Georgie Putnam
Comeddlian
Harry Starr
Laporte Twin
James Kennan
Andy Morris
Katherine Nober
Park Theater
Bartley Campbell
New York
Metropolis
the Empire
Hremen
A Broken Switch Derailed Train Killing Passenger
A Danville express on the C. and E. I. road struck a broken switch Sunday night. An unknown woman was killed, later identified as Airs. William McDonald of Chicago. About twenty were injured, with Joseph Johnson of Chicago likely to die. the incident leaves several in hospital with broken limbs and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Danville Express
William McDonald
Chicago
Joseph Johnson
Prohibition Talk Planned at Shelby Street Church
Col El Ritter to speak on prohibition at the Shelbyst BL church Tuesday night. Charles Ballard, a colored man, granted divorce from Bettie Ballard by Judge Walker on abandonment grounds. Lawrence Jones tried for trespass after dispute over hunting on Clara Davis farm in Perry township.
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Col
el Ritter
Shelbyst
BL. E
Charles Ballard
Bettie
Walker
Lawrence Jones
Justice Smock
Clara Davis
Perry Township
Sulien
Dre. Buechtel
Chas. Henry
Rhody Shiel
William Ware
Della Ware
William Eli
Seventh St
Delaware St
Alice Pierce
Addirs
Mary Perry
Roanokest
Powers & Murphy
Herman Acklow
Leo Snyder
Batas House
Circle House
Snyder
City Hospital
Acklow
Brrris
Robert
Mary Riedweg
Louie
Maggie Weidman
Drews
John Kelly
W. Pearlst
Patrick Curran
S. West St
Ales
Ar-H
Edward Banks
Frank Stubbs
Winn
TOON
Mormang
Cox
Albert Howard
Julia Wachler
Georgianna Spron
Julia
Georg Jacus
Barney McVey
Cadi’ Buskirk
Eaid
Little’s Hotel
Barney
Carrie Scott Harrison Deathbed Tale of Presidents Wife
From Oct 24 reports across several cities Mrs. Harrison lay near death at the White House as Dr. Gardner treated her with stimulants. Amid hushed crowds and family vigil, officials warned she might not survive Monday, while local recollections of Carrie Scott in Oxford contrasted with her later status as Mrs. Benjamin Harrison.
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New Yon
Western Union
Blis. Harrison
Gardner
White House
Harrison
D.C
Diplomatic Corps
White Hells Buri
Oxvonn
Mars
Old
Oxford
Carrie Scott
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Indianmpoli
Burs
Risen
Milburn Preaches Faith and Reform at Second Presbyterian
Dr. Milburn delivers a Sunday sermon urging truth over the infallible past and the dangers of anarchist critique. He defends orderly speech and warns that liberty of speech can be harmed by radical elements while praising measured restraint and reform.
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Actoss
University Park
Lim
Milburn
P.i .T
Matthew Arnold
Galileo
Darwin
Luther
Christ
Causar
Cesar
Rome
Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Union Seminary
Copuuerer
Ingersall
Civil Service Probe Follows Kansas Campaign Letter
A Kansas political letter seeking funds from government employees violates civil service law. If proven, penalties include up to $5,000 fine or three years' imprisonment. Indiana Republicans and Democrats mobilize crowds for major events with speakers Depew, Reid, Cochran, and Whitelaw at Tomlinson Hall and the Grand Opera House.
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Depew
Beld
Ewo
Tomlinson Ball
Frank L. Brown
Kansas State Republican Committee
People's Party State Committee
Indiana
Republican Party
Kansas
Lucius B. Swift
Civil Service Commission
Sun
Whitelaw
Whitelaw Teld
Chauncey Depew
Tomlinson Hall
English
Opera House
Bourke Cochran
the Democracy
Central Labor Union
Bones of Two Federal Soldiers Buried at Wincrrsrnn
The bones of two federal soldiers were interred in the national cemetery at Wincrrsrnn on Friday. They were found on the Stephenson depot battlefield where they had lain since 1860.
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Wincrrsrnn
National Cemetery
Stephenson Depot
Reading Wreck Near Manayunk Reported Heavy Losses
A Reading wreck on the main line near Manayunk occurred at about 9 o clock Monday morning. A southbound passenger train struck a freight car, with reports of killed and numerous injuries. Telegraph wires are down and early figures vary, with some accounts claiming around 40 deaths.
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PiiLapeLrurs
Genrad
Manayunk
Southrod
Ateight
Perry the Train Robber Recaptured After Prison Break
Oliver Curtis Perry, a train robber escaped from a prison, was recaptured after a night chase. He allegedly fled the yard, hid in a broomshop basement, and tried to escape again but was stopped by guards and a defender weapon strike. Later he told the warden his aim was to kill. Thieves also stole clothing worth 1000 dollars and three horses from J B Mclaughlin's store in Linamon, Indiana.
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Hara
Auburn
Oliver Curtis Perry
Perry
Durston
Linanon
Ind
Spl
J.B. Mclaughlin
Young King Alfonso of Spain Serious Illness Amid Royal Family Anxiety
Oct 24 reports the young king Alfonso, Spain, bedridden after a severe cold from Columbian day exercises. Court physicians fear pneumonia as fever runs high. Queen regent in suspense until Monday when signs improved. notes compare health to other child royalty and comment on frail constitution.
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Sevirn
Spain
Alfonso
Siam
Paul
Gilbert Islands
John Bull
Moonshine raid ends in explosion and escape
U S Deputy Spence Reynolds spotted an illicit still in Franklin county near a cave. Moonshiners ran, five were captured, Spence destroyed the apparatus, a keg exploded blowing whisky and fire into the air, one prisoner escaped.
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Atlanta
U. S
Spence Reynolda
Franklin County
Reynolds
Spence
Smock Mogulson Holds Office After Term Ends
Justice Smock defies a four year term expiration and continues in his office. Democratic leaders plan to demand surrender of books and removal of Deputy Prosecutor Cady. Expect tension as constables may depart the precinct.
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Justice Smock
Daniel, Johnson
Habich
Holtzman
Cady
Justice’s Court
Falling walls and bloody fight blot Hamburg blaze
A blaze broke out Friday morning in Hamburg American company warehouses. Flames raged with inflammable material hindering fire crews and collapsing walls severely injuring workers. Separately in San Francisco, Harring Martin of Minneapolis defeated Joe King after a long bout with decisive knockdowns in rounds 16 31 and 36.
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Ifaarpurne
Hamburg American Company
San Francisco
Tlarrig Martin
Black Pearl
Minneapolis
Joe King
Palo Alto
Martin
King
Gladstone to Stay at Hama Amid Political Season
Taxpan Oct 24 Spi J reports the political season opening Thursday with Sir William Harcourt installing his residence on Dowaning Street and Mr Gladstone expected Tuesday. Gladstone suspends plans to leave England due to anticipated home rule bill drafting trouble. Ayers Sarsparitla boosts the system and purifies, claimed to aid invalids.
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Gladstone
Hama
Taxpan
Spi
Wm.l Harcourt
Exchequer
Dowaning St
Mr. Gladstone
England
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Byrnes
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Parn
Jack Hlaverly
Dilly Rice
E. M. Mall
Larry Constanting
J. O M. Kayne
A. M. Thatcher
Delmore
Wil Som
Billy Rice
Edwin Milton Ross
the Grand
Selena Fetter
Joseph Wheelock
Author Ross
Aborn Opera Company
Said Pasha
Boccacio
Chattancoca
Dalton
Jack Wilson
Tom Mey
Derapwoop
U.S
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Pine Ridge
Warasa
Charles Berton
Huntington
DEATH
Berrow
Vandalia
Cadi Buskirk
Crawfordsville
Malcolm
W. Indianapolis
Prey
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Br. Milburn
Bob Inrersoll
Shore Stary-Of-Stath Foster and
Boures Coulranger
Tammany Hall
Cleveland Club
Progress Band
Grand Hotel
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Logansport
Denen
Reid
Columbia Club
Circle
Congressman Mason
Denison
O State
John W. Foster
Washington
Fostel
the Sun
Dp. Im
East
Simon P. Sheerin
National Democratic Committee
Ir. Sheerin
Tun Stagwart
Max
Sheerin
Louisville
Tie
Nebeker
Christian Union
Prighteul
Reading
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Sainmbiay Bay
Kionday
Smock Mogulson
Rae A Rae Jou
Ayers Sarsdparitla
Wm. L. Elders
Épll’s
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