Murphy Crusade Draws 50 Signatures at Temperance Meeting
The second Murphy temperance rally at the old Christian church drew a jammed crowd as Francis Murphy urged action. He shared anecdotes, praised Mayor Denny and cited reform plans, with over fifty attendees signing the pledge to abstain from liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy Temperance Crusade
Old Christian Church
Francis Murphy
Hemtormaxett
eMperance
Sullivan
Denny
Dre
Farmers Alliance and BMA discuss possible coalitions in state domain
In Rusl convention at the Hotel English about 100 delegates met. The Farmers Alliance and Industrial Legion plan to meet Thursday with talk of a three-way union. OC A Robinson of Fountainstown Denies any immediate merger while favoring a future unity if national groups consent.
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BLM. E. A
Allance
F. M
A. Robinson
Fountaintown
Nona
City Drops Sprinkling Inspector After Long Controversy
The Board of Public Works ended the Sprinkling Inspector post, removing Chas. Bushong who had held the role since April 15, 1892 at 100 dollars monthly. He served summers and winters with the salary continued during the off season despite complaints of inefficiency. The board says the position was a luxury and Bushong cost the city about 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Chas. Bushone
Bushong
Air
Sullivan
Bushoog
Bank Officials Arrested Over Wreck and Loot in New York
Nine Madison Square Bank officers and directors, including President Blaut, were arrested on charges of wrecking and looting the bank. Simon Ottenberg was secured, and all appeared before Judge Martin and were freed on bail. Details claim losses of about 450000 to stockholders and depositors amid alleged crookedness and perjury charges.
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Tesm
New York
Madison Square Bank
Blaut
Simon Ottenberg
Martin
Sis Pikerd
Strike halts Columbus street cars as workers walk out
About 500 to 600 Columbus street car employees stopped work Tuesday after the discharge of two union advisory board members and a company shortage-slip system. The union asks reinstatement and end to the slips. the company refused. Strikers remain peaceful but warn of trouble if nonunion crews run cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Etruck
Court cases and crimes flood Indianapolis news items
Annie Wagner may be tried in early November. Judges and lawyers clash over jail plans. Georgia Inges sues Big Four after a wreck. Clarence Johnson gets five years for horse theft. Indy building and loan associations sue for $1,200 mortgages. Embezzlement probe hits Jas Hank. Marital separations flash in court. Shoe shop robbed at 47 Sentinel building. A morphine incident ends with unknown woman named Alice. Politicians discuss federal building funds. Poleod fatally injured. Charles Youngs arrested for assault. Music troupe Scusz hosted at Toralingen hall. Plumbing inspector Judd faces ordinances on fees. Pennsylvania Company sues over sewer taxes in federal court. Numerous small-town court notices and a long list of names conclude the digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wagner
Prank Mattler
Stubbs
Bicknell
State Cheruies Board
Inox County
Georgia iNges
Higes
Clarence Johnson
Indiana Building and Loan Association
Mary
John Hubbarth
Eli Reynolds
Mortgarea
Jas
Hank
Indianapolis
Iexe Aliller
Carpenter’s Union
John Donovan
Eva
Opp
Godholdt
Anson Grimes
Sentinel Building
Grimes
EL Washington St
HH. Co
Castor
Little Eagle Creek
Git
Jackson
Charles Youngs
Worning
Lize Hedyor
Empire
R Hedavs
Young
Scusz
Toralingen Hall
Signorina Moreska
Lenore von Storch
Judd
Boarda
Truster
Pennsylvania Gomeney
Frank Is. Cole
Wayne
Common Council
Cole
Joseph
Matilda Noble
Tierman
Mrs. Hoenfield
Thomas
Matilda AfeGionis
Percy
Meg Waddy
Harry
Anos Haymond
John
Katie
Wrecks Injure Ten as Trains Fail to Separate
A string of rail incidents leaves ten injured across Ohio and Indiana. An express engine exploded near Kayaville Ohio, scattering parts and rattling windows while passengers escaped with minor injuries. Elsewhere a passenger train derailment on the Indiana and Frances Southern line injures ten, with three coaches tumbling down a bank. A separate report notes an attempted wreck against Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago No. 22 near Oswalt crossing Ohio, interrupted by a train truck walker.
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Chillicottie
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Oswalt’s Crossing
Ohio
New York
Four Mora identiied. Barrie Cruz ieh October 84
Four more charred bodies from the Grand wreck were identified on Friday. Names include J. I. Growa of Strathroy Ont, Mrs Oliver Darlan of Tilsonburg Ont, and A. A. Eidrich of Edwardebure. Four children remain orphans after the tragedy.
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Barrie Cruz Ieh
Grand ‘Rank
Fionday
J. i. Growa
Strathroy
Ont
Ais
Mes
Oliver Darlan
Tilsonburg
Oni
A. A. Éidrich
Dwardebure
Orphay
Barlans
Bartis
Creran
George Dawson
Essex
Hingland
Abs
Robt
Finley
Tramiiton
Wende
Toute
Itv
Provisional Government Sets Desterro Amid Bombardment Ceasefire
The text notes a provisional government established at Desterro and a halt in the bombardment of Hio. Lorena is identified as captain of a rebel ship, while Tkello and others are mentioned in uncertain roles within a fragmented conflict.
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Tkello
Janciro
B de Lerens
Melilo
Lorena
Desterro
Hio
Fire devastates six business houses in Joanwony district
A blaze in Joanwony Alabama on October 21 destroyed six business houses and endangered the mercantile district. Losses are estimated at 615,000 with partial insurance. Separate item notes women’s voting rights in municipal elections being challenged as unconstitutional.
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Joanwony
Diplomacy praised by Empire crowds amid lively week
The Empire theater delivers a strong run of Diplomacy with Coghlan and Coghian in central roles. Audiences applaud the Countess and diplomat as the cast unravels schemes and love plots with subtle performances. Additional shows include Lite Nugeet and Patent Applied For amid a busy engagement through Wednesday.
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Terbert Cawthorne
Grace Cummings
Empire
Nada Reyval
Reyval
Wiams Company
Ely Uer Vance
Englich
Shipace
Patinsinats
Keto Gceaterle
Willard Lee
Che
Coghlans
John T. Sullivan
Robert Tabor
Robert Fischer
Victory Bateman
Ate Meek
Van Pelt's ad touts Johnny cake flour and Chicago excursion
A page advertisement promotes Van Pelt's sale of Johnny cake flour and a Chicago excursion package. The text lists several dates and price points, signaling multiple trip options and a display arrangement in this issue.
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Johnny
van Pelt’s
Fes
Chicago
Yes
Farcical Senate Silver Fight Nears End
Amid jammed Senate corridors and party bickering the silver question dominates talks. Southern silver senators push for a timely vote while Republicans and silver Democrats maneuver to secure repeal. A decisive vote is anticipated within days as obstructive tactics wane and the coalition factions seek a resolution.
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D. C
Senate
Morris
Jous
Glens- Eeology
Steel
New York
EBYS
Repubblicans
Teller
Peifer Sud Oler Setive Filibus Stars
Deller Haa
Servons
Menator Téurneek
Southern
Stewart
Policie
Kyle
Cameron
Coke
Peifer
Voorhes
Voursees
Maulkner
Jones
Harris
Aidika
Linhois
Oilers
Ana
Labor influence shifts GOP win in city elections
A misread election period reveals carpenters union activists backing the Republican slate. mayoral administration faced direct pressure to improve labor treatment. 200 Democrats among carpenters reportedly voted Republican for the first time amid threats of mass opposition. Austin W Wright seeks dissolution of his partnership with John Cudahy over a pork deal fallout and calls for estate trusteeship removal. Judge Hugh Bond of the U S circuit court died in Barricore Maryland.
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Nordagier
Harry Roberts
Carpenters’ Union
Gald
Sullivan
Trepublican
Cork Beal Curcaco
Austin W Wright
Circuit Court
John Cudahy
Charles L. Hutchinson
Mayor and Medical Men Discuss Health Board
Mayor Denny faces a flood of doctors seeking spots on the health board and city engineer as Pearson Mendenhall handles inquiries in the street department office. The Board of Works clerk Gari Parker remains on duty as applications are tabled and decisions delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson Mendenhall
Tuea-sy
Reet
Gari Dperker
Board of Works
Denny
Health Board
Iowa
Atilo
Sisyor Denny
Rapes and public indecency heard by police in city case
Patrolmen respond to frantic screams near the Big Pour wrecks on Washington street. Lydis BrunGen 37 Noblest is identified by a 21 year old woman as the victim, with Albert McPherson named as an acquaintance and charged with attempted rape. Samuel Spevack and William Frees fined 20 for public indecency. other defendants arraigned and convicted in police court.
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RicCleland
Voralingen
Washington-st
Lydis Brun- Gen
Albert McPherson
Caimed
Samuel Spevack
William Frees
M. Liberiyst
Blast of dynamite kills two in California dig operations
A dynamite blast during ridge excavation in San Francisco injures workers. Nelson and Swanson were buried and killed. their bodies not yet recovered. An injunction suit arises in federal court against LH O Sonteg of Cleveland as lodge leaders accuse him of attempting to form a new order. Other items cover a Paris naval banquet, Mary Washington Day in Dakota, Langsdale residence, and a pending republican apportionment suit.
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San Francisco
Ube Ecers
Boose
Lee
Terrelham
Wiss
Latavette
Waiing
IL Cincinnati
John Lynder
Grawfordsville
National Loyal Order of Moose
LH. O. Sonteg
Cleveland
Jeriousy
Wishsord
Marion County
Central Labor Union Faces Embezzlement Allegations
At a Monday meeting the Central Labor Union charged financial secretary W. d. Ross with misappropriation. A special committee began a thorough audit. rumors put shortages as high as eighty dollars, with $29.50 unaccounted. Ross admits a small shortfall and loans from saloonkeeper Frank O Shea while deputy financial secretary J Amos Pruitt offered resignation which was rejected.
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Central Labor Union
Wasa
Asaiss
Ross
Frank O'Shea
Washington
Hastata
Jioss
May fight in Britain eyed as December plans loom
London, Nov 24. Bolinbroke Club proposed a 12,500 purse for the Mitchell Corbett bout and 1000 for expunges, promising full deposit on acceptance. Corbett signaled readiness to fight here if a liberal purse is offered, with belief the bout cannot be staged in America and a December contest may be arranged.
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Lonpown
Bolinbroke Club
Sporting Lite
Rionday
Hoo
Corbett Han
America
Armenden Complicint Amends Federal Complaint Against City Transit
Armenden Complicint through attorney W E H Miller files an amended complaint in federal court against the City company seeking a perpetual franchise. It argues state charter lacks expiry limits and that grants expenses for improvements force costly street work. The company seeks an injunction barring further city interference.
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Armenden
Clizeny’ Street Railway Company
W. E. H. Miller
Bag
Ait
Bell
City Company
Central Inbor Union Announces Public Labor Meetings
The Central Inbor union plans a series of public meetings on the labor situation and idle men in the city. The first gathering will be held in the criminal court room with broad discussion and general participation.
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Central
Inbor Union
Criminal Court
NREWs ON WHEELS
Sanger weighs 205 pounds as four wheels are stolen in the city last week. Cycling clubs and racers from Denver to Ohio set records, plan runs, and challenge rivals while amateur cyclists show profits over professionals. A rattlesnake pet joins the club scene and a two mile handicap finals in Jacksonville, Illinois.
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Sanger
Suffalo Bicycle Club
Louis Block
Denver
Bes
Colorado
Kiouresville
Waverly
Franklin
H. F. Cody
Central ’Cycle Company
Indianapolis
Alartinsville
Shelbyville
Lafayette
A. A. Giramermenn
G. N. Adama
Jacksonville
Fis
Alenager
Ohio
Dayton
Springpool
Columbus
Chillicothe
Cincinati
Dode
Kilnoa
tDe Pauw
Ae Ag
Rimmerman
Eas
Jim Allison
Michigan
Bliss
Diruberger
Brandt
Guy M. Barnett
Scranton
United States
Prize Fight Ends In Noblesville Ring Collapse
Wiley Evans of California loses to Johnson in six rounds after a rousing fight staged in an old saloon near Noblesville. Police halted the event but the crowd dispersed without arrests as both men trained for rematch and news circulated of the clandestine bout.
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Noblesville
Wiley Evans
Johnson
Shariff
Evans
Indianapolis
Tila
Nopiesville
Ind
Spli
Here
Governor Denies Roby Fight Pact With Roby Club
Gov Matthews dismisses Chicago report that he planned to end the fight ban and allow Corbett-Mitchell at Roby two weeks from next Wednesday. He says no agent contacted him and no fights will occur while he remains in office.
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O’maley
Shot His Sweetheart in Jealous Murder Suicide
Caicago October 24 Frank Hilbert a lunch counter attendant in George Mueller's saloon 215 State street shot and fatally wounded Paulina Holman the cook with whom he was in love then shot himself in the head. Hilbert 80 and Holman 45 died later in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Frank Hilbert
George Mueller
State St
Paulina Holman
Hilbert
Hospiital
Public Library Opens With Modern Facilities and Busy Circulation
The new public library opened on Tuesday drawing many visitors eager to dedicate books. The circulating department handles heavy demand while shelving and long periodical stacks are still being arranged. The basement houses heating machinery with a steam powered coil and fan, a unique feature costing about $10,000. There are 80,000 volumes in the circulating department with several thousand more expected. Forecasts for Indiana for the 26 hours to 8 p m October 26 call for cooler, fair weather Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Indiana
Ivanhoe Friday Dance Club Plans and Fortn Jy Event
A fragment notes a Friday evening event at Ivanhoe and a Wednesday gathering of a dancing club with reference to a Contempors club and a Tuesday afternoon October 24 Fortn Jy-clube. The readable items suggest a local social calendar with club names and schedule hints.
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Ivanhoe
Contempors Club
Fortn Jy-clube
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