Riot at the Yellow Bridge turns ugly in Indiana Avenue clash
A Wednesday night riot at the Yellow Bridge on Indiana Avenue left several injured as bricks and rocks were hurled at Democratic speaker J Milton Turner and others. Officer Crane drew his revolver to deter the mob, Turner escaped harm, and spectators fled into the canal while both sides blamed each other for the disturbance.
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J. Milton Turner
St. Louis
A. E. Manning
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Asl Turner
Crane
Oliver
Farmer
Occidental
Paw Anovro
Vintage quarrel at yellow bridge political clash
A Wednesday night confrontation near the yellow bridge drew Allen Jennings a populist and J Milton Turner as targets of egg throwing. Jennings says white rowdies attacked while he reports the crowd of colored people demanded a respectful hearing. Democrats accuse Republicans and Republicans Democrats. Jennings later appeared downtown with egg-stained clothing.
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Yellow Bridge
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Wabash May Play in Thanksgiving Game Bid
Wabash’s chances to face Purdue in the Thanksgiving game grow as DePauw risks another loss. DePauw’s fate hinges on one more defeat after a heavy loss to Wabash last Saturday, with Purdue awaiting DePauw’s fate before signing the agreement.
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State Fair Grounds
Wabash
Purdue
Fire at Normandia Hotel in Montreal Traps Guests
A massive blaze gutted the Normandia hotel in Montreal early Thursday, forcing guests to flee, with 29 people rescued in a half conscious condition as dense smoke hampered escape. Frederick Dietz, longtime box factory worker, died at his home from asthma, his funeral set for Sunday. In New Brunswick, Rev W W Gales was arrested for adultery following a church incident.
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Frederick Dietz
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Indianapolis
Madison Ave
Dressing Room No 8 Two Faces In Lady Windermere Fan
An indignant husband and wife, Emory and his wife, were dismissed from a Missouri tour over dressing room disputes with stage manager Robert Jenkins. In Joplin, Emory allegedly struck Jenkins with a cobblestone, causing a clash. at Lamar and St Louis further tensions arose including a reported assault behind the scenes and attempted arrest that did not proceed.
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Prairie Fire Leaves Nebraska Cattlemen Destitute
Oct 25 Hyannis Nebraska reports a prairie fire in Sheridan county burning Grant and Cherry counties. A four mile wide section was devastated leaving cattlemen destitute. Also notes on diphtheria in Anderson and improving walkerton smell-pox cases with Indiana forecasts for 36 hours ending Oct 26.
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Flavirs
Hyannis
Neb
Sheridan County
Grant
Cherry Counties
Indiana
Grand stage week with Mizs Yaw and Ada Rehan at Grand
One night engagement next Thursday at the Grand features Mizs Yaw soprano with The Suit Alarm and two popular shows Bucephalus and Poegusus. Huwin FY Mayo leads the company at the Park. Ada Rehan and Daly's famed company headline three nights, with Miss Rehan performing in The Last Word and Tam ing of the Shrew, plus a Wednesday Twelfth Night. Sousa program and Louss band offer musical education and entertainment at popular prices, with Friday night concert by Sousa.
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Two Indianapolis Girls Linked to Cincinnati Murder Plot
Ida and Pauline Edwards, once of Wood Street, Indianapolis, were found in a Cincinnati opium joint after Ida reported Pauline detained there. Pauline’s companion James Ray of Chicago petitioned for work, while the sisters claimed poverty drove them to crime. The Edwards home death, ruled murder, remains unsolved.
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James A. Foster
Jessie H. Keene
Fred Rosenmeyer
Elmer Schakel
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Emma Priegreitz
Saloonkeeper fined in Sunday liquor case in police court
In Indianapolis a colored bartender Oliver Congins of O'Brien & Jervis's saloon faced a police court. He is charged with selling liquor on Sunday. Witness Franck Surry admitted drinking whisky but claimed it was milk. Patrolman Albertmeyer testified he watched the bar from outside. Judge Stubbs ordered Hold to verify if the officer could see the bar through a window.
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Youth in Court Pleads, Resists as Mother Clings
Val Meiers, a 13 year old known as the Terror of a boy, faced the criminal court charged with indiscipline. Testimony portrayed a violent household scene with biting, tearing furniture, and a butcher knife chase. The judge spared harsher action, sending him to reform school after a dramatic plea from his mother and sister.
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Remorse and Death by Own Action in Burglar Case
In Curia co Oct 25 St M Clifford a traveling grocery salesman died by his own hand with chloroform following remorse after shouting a burglar in August. A Big Four freight car in the yards west of the river was burglarized Wednesday night with goods taken. Police arrested John Itsy and Oscar Thompson on Delawarest street with hides bed spreads chickens revolvers and other items. Chas Jackson and a boy were jailed for alleged burglary after admitting involvement to a Sun reporter.
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Political tensions stir unions and militia links in Flint area
The Sun publishes a contested letter from the Flint glassworkers union at Alexandria denouncing Henry, but lacks the union seal, so it is not printed. Republicans H B Smith and Dr Castor, aligned with the state militia, face potential backlash from labor groups amid recent strikes. Local Teamsters and shovelers union speakers criticize city government and police over arresting the union’s advertising wagon.
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Unknown man found in canal identified as Charles Heinckeon
Police identify the dead man pulled from a canal near Broad Cut as Charles Heinckeon, a former Peoria worker with no known relatives there. A .38 caliber revolver and two exploded cartridges were found near the scene, with powder marks on the neck and hat brim indicating possible foul play. The coroner seeks the man seen with Heinckeon the day before to determine whether it was murder or suicide.
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Czar in poor condition amid royal marriage talks
Reports from Lavapra to Livadia detail the czar's declining health with sharp pains and swelling, while dispatches note a betrothal to Princess Alix and ecclesiastical questions about her faith and baptism requirements, as the czarina's condition worsens.
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May Ah Kee Seeks Citizenship Papers After Geary Law Claim
Caicaco records May Ah Kee a Cainaman who registered, made a second bid for final naturalization documents but was refused. He first secured papers in New York City in 1880 and plans mandamus action. He argues Geary law not retroactive to his declaration of intent, a ruling watched for its broad potential impact.
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Wes
New York City
Peddler Row Ends With Police Cell Close Call
Sergt Highland found a street peddler selling song lyric scraps on Washington street between New Jersey and East streets. The peddler resisted a search and refused a license. He was escorted to the police station after a brief struggle.
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Chinese evacuate Port Arthur and Japanese land near Talien Wa
Dispatches from Chemulpo report Chinese evacuations at Port Arthur while Japanese forces land at Talien Wa bay on the Corean side of the Kwantung peninsula. News from Chemulpo on Oct 22 notes 1800 wounded Japanese arrived and a large number are said to be wounded, with 2100 soldiers already sent home.
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Talien Wau Bay
Corean
Kwang Tung Peninsular
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Murderous street crimes plague New York area headlines
A stream of crime reports from New York and across several states details robbery assaults, a near-fatal attack near Roosevelt Hospital, and a bicycle accident injuring a bystander. Separate notices include stockholder injunctions in California, burnings of mills in Iowa, post office robbery in New Mexico, and marriage licenses across towns, with clerks and officials cited.
Were Stolen by a Banker and the Husband Asks Damages
In QOwaia on October 25 a sensational trial began with Rev Campbell a Methodist evangelist suing banker Jonnaoa for eloping his wife. The husband seeks 30,060 dollars claiming years of improper relations. The banker counters blackmail and asserts the claims are unfounded.
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Sheep herder finds box of gold near Dunance cave
A Mexican herder in Dunance, October 26, discovered a cave with a box containing over 30000 dollars in gold. Authorities believe it may be plunder from a bandit gang active around here thirty years ago. A further search will be made.
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Prensacola
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Will Reed murder case goes to Supreme Court appeal
The Willie Reed murder case reached the Supreme Court on appeal. He is in the penitentiary for killing Officer Bartlett after a dispute over admission to Brannerchor hall. Two mill owners meet death when a Vandalia train strikes their grist mill near Reelaville, Brazin, Ind. on Oct 25. A cotton market trust proposal is floated by Johan T. Reddey of New York for southern farmers with a $50 million capital. The Reading will press coerce noncompliant members of the anthracite coal combine. failure could disrupt the combine. Pennsylvania officials deny President Roberts plans to retire. Senator Hill to address workingmen at Cooper Union. Hand’s Saranarilla and Hoops Pills advertised for health claims.
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Edward Wardmise
Reelaville
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South
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Ling
President Cleve lands audience with Dr Bryan
New York Oct 25 President Cleveland hosted Dr Bryan at his home. Early visitors included Crank Richard Goerdeler who two years ago challenged the German emperor to a duel. Bryan refused to admit him after loud objections. Goerdeler, once confined to an insane asylum, departed still demanding an audience.
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Germany
Cost of Elevation Plan for City Rail Crossings
The Commercial club elevated railroad committee met Thursday evening to decide on a plan for elevating tracks along the Union railway line. The city engineer and club engineers propose elevated east west tracks with all switches unchanged and crossings at Washington Street removed. Estimated cost from Price Street to the river is about 1.5 million dollars, with Union station capacity projected to increase twelvefold to handle large crowds.
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I S WHRY QUINT AT Second Presbyterian Missionary Session
About 200 delegates attended the Thursday morning session of the missionary convention at Second Presbyterian Church. The gathering opened with reports, noted calmer proceedings than recent WCTU events, and featured home mission focus led by Mrs. J. B. Kendall of Laporte Indiana. An afternoon paper by Mrs. K. H. Babcock and an address by Mrs. D. R. Jamas followed the theme As we have opportunity.
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Laporte
Ind
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Evansville
D. R. Jamas
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N.Y
Washington Official Taken as Smeallpox Spreads
In Washington the smeall-pox scare grows with two deaths and four other causes in the pest house records. Two suspected cases are quarantined. Judge B Martin Rucker, assistant United States attorney general of the interior department, moved to the pest house after living in a boarding house with 30 residents.
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B. Martin Rucker
South Carolina
United States Attorney General of the Interior Department
Six Die and Twenty Injured In Explosion At Sea
An explosion on the cruiser Arethuse during engine testing killed six crew members and badly scalded twenty others near Parrelysia Curacao. The incident comes as the vessel prepared to reinforce the French squadron in Chinese waters.
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Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Medal and Fair Mention
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder earns a world fair medal with notable commendation. Leaky cisterns cemented for durability. price listed at $1.50. Burrs located at 143 Indiana Avenue with phone 2742 for orders.
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