Eleven missionary secretaries gather for general session
Eleven women, seated at Roberts Park Church, work through apportioning funds for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society ahead of the general session opening Thursday. Notables include Mrs. H. B. Skidmore of New York and Mrs. J. J. Keen of Philadelphia, with long tenure secretaries from Cincinnati and Evanston guiding Northwestern and Pacific branches.
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Roberts Park Church
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Bankers’ Convention
Methodist Church
H. B. Skidmore
New York
Skidmore
New York City
Peace talks loom as Cuba debt dispute fuels rupture
Oct 25 dispatches report a tense peace commission stalemate with McKinley instructing American delegates to refuse further Cuban debt talks. Spain’s obstinacy and potential for a rupture prompt fear of decisive action, while Havana evacuations and disarmament plans advance under new conferences.
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Paris
Judge Day
Peace Commission
McKinley
Washington
McWinley
Havana
Paris Chamber Debates Dreyfus Crisis as Riots Erupt
Vast crowds in Place de la Concorde shout support for the army and protest Dreyfus guilt. Gen Chanoine resigns as war minister amid clashes with police. Ernest Valle named replacement. Demonstrations turn violent with kiosks burned and police injuries reported.
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Libre Parole
M. Brisson
Faure
M. Ernest Valle
Gen. Chanoine
al. Guerin
anti-Semitic League
Br. le Proust
Schley’s Controversial Order to Return to Key West
The correspondent who rode with Schley’s squadron from Hampton Roads to the Santiago battle reveals that Schley ordered a return to Key West on May 26 due to coal shortages and uncertainty about Cervera’s location. The delay was caused by the Merrimac’s rescue attempt near the harbor mouth, the Brooklyn’s later sighting confirming Cervera, and officers’ confusion over the directive, with the fleet starting back at 6 14 PM.
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Sampson
West Indian
Schley
Hampton Roads
Santiago
Santiago Harbor
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Yale
Cervera
Brooklyn
Key West
Labour audience hears Holtzman and Bailey on Overstreet bill
Democratic nominees Leon O. Bailey and John W. Holtzman spoke at the mission on 1618 W. Washington St. Holtzman condemned the Overstreet bill as partisan and risky, citing Walker's remarks. Bailey focused on railroad worker safety and damages, noting Democratic achievements. the event drew mainly factory and shop laborers with limited enthusiasm.
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Leon O. Bailey
Congress
John W. Holtzman
Mission
Washington St
Mr. Holtzman
Monetary Commission
Congressman Overstreet
Walker
Committee
House
Mr. Bailey
Indianapolis Weather Outlook for Oct 26
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 26 hours ending 8 p m Oct 26 calls for colder weather with rains Tuesday night then much colder cloudy weather with occasional rains and snow flurries Wednesday. Temperatures recorded Tuesday morning 48 noon 54 and 2 p m 53.
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Indianapolis
Mas Carter's Body Arrives for Indianapolis Funeral
The body of Mas Carter, who died suddenly in Louisville Sunday night, arrived in Indianapolis at 11 25 Tuesday morning and was taken to Undertaker Kregelo's chapel. It will be moved to the home of Carter's son on St Clair street before the funeral, expected Wednesday afternoon.
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Mas. Carter
Louisville
Indianapolis
Mr. Carter
St. _Clair-st
Trousers Stir Central Labor Union Debates
The Central Labor Union debated Commissioner John McGregor’s trousers, with a report finding he ordered a union firm but the garment likely made by a non union tailor. The motion to exonerate him failed after a two hour discussion and was laid on the table. Unions 190 and 27 of the UMWA sent resolutions to the C I U demanding resignations for discourtesy toward union carpenters.
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John McGregor
Central Labor Union
McGregor
H. C. Decker
H. §. Beissenherz
Peter Kammerle
Brink & Foy
Buchmeyer
Supt
Thompson
Kennedy
State Fair Association
Carpenters
Heir to 4 Million Estate May Reach Indy Family
Springfield Ohio reports William Soehler of Indianapolis and his brother John a Dayton police officer with eight others will receive the first installment of 4 million dollars from a German estate in Hesse Darmstadt. The grocer William Koehler denies knowledge of any such fortune or brother in Dayton.
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THE
SUN
Springfield
William Soehler
Indianapolis
John
Dayton, O
Hesse-Darmstadt
Germany
William Koehler
Tenth St
Jefferson Ave
Battle over the First Table: Camp Mount regiments feud
At Camp Mount the 158th and 157th regiments clash over who eats first at the big restaurant. The 158th rebelled Monday seeking more meat, while officials order a fair turn taking. A unique figure, “Weary Willie,” endears himself to troops as the mustering officer announces a rotating first-eating policy starting Wednesday breakfast. A government-funded car fare for travel to assembly is noted amid enrollment corrections delaying discharge.
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Camp Mount
Hamlet
Sth
Da7th
Willie
158Th
157Th
Indianapolis
Quails By The Thousand Forecast For Coming Season
Quails are abundant due to last winter's mildness and a favorable spring. Gus Hubich reports more quails than in 20 years as the season runs Nov 10 to Jan 1. He cites a mild winter, few washouts, and hens hatching up to three broods, with coveys seen along rail routes.
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Gus Huabich
Mr. Habich
Hubich
A Preacher's Guilt In Federal Mail Case
In Sioux Falls Rev T Howell Richards an episcopal preacher pleaded guilty in federal court to sending obscene matter through the mails. Former pastor of the Dell Rapids church he faced charges of gross immorality. the earlier case was dropped with his removal from the charge and state exodus. He was indicted for sending an obscene letter to a Madison Wis student while studying at a St Louis medical college.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
T. Howell Richards
Richards
Dell Rapids
Madison, Wis
St. Louis
Receiver Sought for Muncie Wallpaper Business
D. P. Erwin & Co. petitioned in the Youse & Haffner bankruptcy case in federal court seeking a receiver to operate the Muncie business until the wallpaper and carpet stock can be sold. It is argued the stock will depreciate quickly if not sold.
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D. P. Erwin & Co
Youse & Haffner
Muncie
Man Finds Counterfeit Silver Dollars Beneath House
Herman Baase of 1431 Hendricks Street unearthed a pile of aged silver dollars while digging Monday. The coins were later identified as counterfeit.
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Herman Baase
Hendricks Sr
Gov and Mrs Mount Attend Pittsburgh Banquet
Gov. and Mrs. Mount travel to Pittsburg Pennsylvania on Wednesday to attend a banquet hosted for the governor and Rev. Thomas Radacliff by the Presbyterian General Assembly. Pro Bono Cigars advertise a smoke option while Marcy’s Window promotes daily bargain watches in a sales push.
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Mrs. Mount
Pittsburg
Thomas Radacliff
Presbyterian General Assembly
Actress Mat Lie Thomas Reunited With Long Lost Twin Brother
Chicago actress Maud Fowler known as Mat Lie Thomas fainted during a performance near Kendallville Indiana after seeing a crowd member who proved to be her brother James. He claimed she was abducted from her parents home 25 years ago when she was two years old. The father spent his fortune seeking her and died brokenhearted.
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Chicago
Kendallville
Ind
Maud Fowler
Matlie Thomas
Miss Fowler
Vanturen
Isendallville
James
Roosevelt and Van Wyck clash in New York gubernatorial race
The battle between Col Roosevelt and Judge Van Wyck for governor raged across the state on Monday. Van Wyck drew cheering crowds in Rochester and focused on state issues, while Roosevelt and Chauncey Depew toured southern counties and Elmira, accusing Tammany Hall of blackmail to fund city bribery.
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New York
Col Roosevelt
Judge van Wyck
van Wyck
Rochester
Col. Roosevelt
Chemung
Elmira
Divorce Granted After Testimony Questioned
In superior court 2 Helen Givens vs William E Givens resumed with Alice Dixon admitting she lied in the case and was paid 40 cents by James T V Hill who says the payment was charitable. Judge Harvey granted the divorce and said he would consider Dixon's credibility further.
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Wm. E. Givens
Superior Court
Alice Dixon
Givens
James T. V. Hill
Hill
Harvey
Dixon
Trampled by a Horse In Millard Case At Trial
August Krashowitz sues Lydia G. Millard for 10000 dollars after a horse trampled him when an electric stable bell rang. He was Millard’s coachman and alleges the incident occurred during hitching in superior court Tuesday morning.
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August Krashowitz
Lydia G. Millard
Superior Court
Krauss Emerges in Marble Trade According to Chicago Reporter
State treasurer Scholz introduced Paul Krauss of Indianapolis to the editor of the Chicago Reporter. This week the marble and granite paper features Krauss with the line Paul H. Krauss. A new man, just started.
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Scholz
Paul K. Krauss
Indianapolis
Chicago Reporter
Krauss
Paul H. Krauss
Latest Style Robes and Blankets Strawmyer and Nilius
Rochester merchants Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Square showcase latest fashion robes and blankets in a draw for shoppers. Residents browse new textures and colors amid seasonal display windows.
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Strawmyer& Nilius
More Hen at Work At Michigan City Prison
The Sentinel reports a discrepancy in prisoner labor counts at Michigan City Prison. Official accounts show 210 men under contract while an actual tally finds 419 at work. The governor approved a relay system to split work time, easing a dispute over lawful contracts and alleged overstaffing.
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the Sentinel
Michigan City
Delusion Defense in Culbertson Habeas Corpus Case
Charlies Culbertson faces a writ of habeas corpus against the police superintendent in superior court. A commission found him insane after he assaulted Dr. W B Fletcher on Washington Street. Culbertson testified about delusions while claiming intoxication at the time.
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Charlies Culbertson
Superior Court
Culbertson
W. B. Fletcher
Washington St
Fletcher
Brown
Wants His Boy in Court Over Custody Dispute
Judge Carter weighs Albert E. Soult versus the German general orphan association over possession of Ralph Leonard Soult six, a child of Soult's first wife. The grandparents placed the boy, Soult signed a power authorizing asylum placement if inconvenient. The court must decide if that instrument violates the father's natural rights to claim his son. Soult, now remarried, says he can provide a good home and education.
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Carter
Albert E. Soult
German General Orphan Association
Ralph Leonard Soult
Soult
Ong Soult
Musical Recital Shines at Baldwin’s With Notables Present
Miss Jeanette Lewis gave a piano recital at Baldwin's music store on Monday to a refined audience including prominent society figures. Her intelligent and brilliant performance drew praise. she had studied in Berlin and planned further studies in Chicago under Clarence Forsythe. A second item reports Charles Reiffel of Maywood fined $20 by Acting-criminal-judge Muir for selling liquor and allowing minors to play.
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Jeanette Lewis
Baldwin’s
Reiffel
Charles Reiffel
Maywood
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