Mayor Denny Faces Boardroom Pressure and Rumors
The mayor resists dictating board appointments as politicking for minor offices continues. Bill Long and Bob Campbell press for a police superintendent post while rumors about Ben C Wright fade. Mansfield correction, Hignight vacancy, and proposed salary reductions color a busy city hall scene as health and public works boards debate inspections and economy.
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Denny
Statesman Bill Long
Bob Campbell
Statesman Bill
Campbell
Bill
Ben C. Wright
Connor
Safety Department
James Hignight
Fire Department
Independent company to build electric line to Broad Ripple
The line to Broad Ripple will be built by an independent company after Citizens' railway officials snubbed their petitions. R M Clay Dr C G Light and R R MacDonald lead a group of capitalists who intend to organize and begin construction within days. The venture seeks to transform Meridian into a boulevard beyond the rail line.
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Eclectic
Baard Ripple
Broad Ripple Park
R. M. Clay
Philadelphia
Kk. CG. Light
R. RR. MacDonald
Fs. Wayne
Citizens’ Railway Company
Citizens’ Company
Ias
C. Light
Sun
Tales of the Town Echoes of Old Neighborhood Feuds and Oddities
A late 19th century column recalls two black neighbors near the city who quarrelled over a misaligned house frame and reconciled after twenty years. Mixes in streetcar etiquette woes, a jeweled souvenir spoon flare, and watches with stubborn mainsprings amid local chatter.
New rockers at Wm L Hider advertisement
Advertisement for a Chicago excursion featuring a $3.00 fare with multiple departure dates listed including October 7 28 27 80 and 31 by various named lines at Wm L Hider’s store.
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Wm. L. Hider
Chicago
Copeland v Bruning Heirship Dispute Sought Void Deed
Clara Copeland sues brother Wro Bruning in federal court after Vanderburg circuit transfer over a joint Evansville real estate estate valued at 20000. She alleges fear and threats compelled her to deed one half to him and seeks to void the transfer and recover ten thousand dollars worth of property.
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Wro
Bruning
Vanderburg
Federal Court
Clara Copeland
Evansville
Twin City Rapid Transit Strike Halts 406 Workers
A city strike by Twin City Rapid Transit Company employees began Thursday morning after mounting tensions. Police have been ordered to protect property as Minneapolis workers are expected to join, bringing the total affected to about 406.
Peculiar Death From Delirium Tremens at Fatn River
Michael Sullivan aged 35 died after leaping from a three story window during delirium tremens. He was caught by a pulley line 40 feet above ground and choked to death. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Fatn River
Mass
Michael Sullivan
Court notes of damages cases and minor local events
A mixed set of brief items reports a jury ruling for defendants in a damages case involving T. H. Conners versus a Citizens company, a guilty plea for selling liquor on Sunday with a $15 fine, a name change request for a loan association, heavy Chicago-bound rail travel, various bound-over and protection cases, a public entertainment honoring Sir Moses Montefiore, a long list of marriages and births with several infant deaths, and a batch of license transfers all drawn from a local court and community notices segment.
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T. H. Conners
Citizens Company
Willam Hout
Fooster Building and Loan Association
Judge Grown
Dwelling Building Association
Union Station
Chicago
Hiontefiore Society
Market St. Temple
Sir Moses Blontefiore
M. Mesging
Philanthopist
Victor Abraham
Cincinnati
Birrus
Henry
Karls Balmain
Crittenden
Hillie Lowey
Charles and
Iles
Holtman
Patrick
Anna Deery
Blr
Mrs. Miller
Curtis
Blindie Grayson
Deatus
Harry Bisklag
Loge Mulspaugh
Thomas Bielnnard
Dennis Harrington
J. Cole
Blanche Downing
Scipio Dobbs
Louisa Smith
Frank Gosburn
Maggie McNeil
Charles Mueller
Bertha Schwancke
Edward Hunter
Elie Fleming
Anthony H. Schrader
Fredda M. Rapp
George W. Tomlinson
Susan Williams
Warren I. Kingsbury
Della M. Nesbit
Phillip Graff
Sarah Barheidt
Charles L. Hudson
Jettie Gilgour
Edward Louis
Clara EB. Beatty
Hrestin P. Chapman
Bertha Risk
Edward D. Boren
Mary. E. Dugan
Charles E. Grisby
Applebenia Shephard
Joseph Steinruk
Myrtle Gaston
Daniel Sie ‘Ried
Anna B. Cramer
Federal officers nab major counterfeit rings in state
Across weeks of police work federal agents captured several top counterfeiters in the state. Buck Hurlen, cousin of Babe Hawking, was arrested in Kokomo with counterfeit coins and jailed in Noblesville. Win Miller and Stephen Reinbolt face district court and Latayene jail bonds. Sam Rivers, just released from prison, spoke to reporters about prison abuse and potential exposure of prison managers.
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Buck” Hurlen
Babe Hawking
Kokomo
Tueasday
Noblesville
Harlan
Miller
Eiminence
Stephen Reinbolt
Sharpville
Latayene
Fsam Rivers
U.S. Blershal T Jewkins
Hla
North
Uli
Martha Holt Testimony on Drowning of Andrew Hass
Police reveal Martha Holt long sought as an important witness in the drowning at the Indiana Ave canal crossing on Sept 18. She and Annie Parry heard a splash and a cry before a man sank, supporting accidental drowning and self caused death theories.
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Martha Holt
Andrew Hers
Indiana-ave
Indianapolis
Sas
Wednessy
Pubsance
Annie Parry
Taoey
Chicago & Southeastern strike halts Indiana coal and gas line
The Chicago and Southeastern railroad remains idle after two weeks as workers persist in wage demands. Towns along the line report no major newspapers and growing public impatience over the stalemate in Indiana.
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Sresanon
Ind
Chicago & Southeastern Railroad
Indiana
Pset
Temperance Crusade Hearings Move Audience with Drunk Speaker
Francis Sturphy announced that the temperance crusade meeting would hear reclaimed liquor victims. A visibly drunk man staggered to the platform and received a blessing as tears moved the audience. The crusade closes with a grand rally in Tomlingen Hall on Sunday.
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Francis Sturphy
Hivhr
Temperance Crusade
Murphy
Tomlingen Hall
Grand Theater Lineup Promises Laughs and Drama
City directors present Tornado and Jolly Old Chums at Empire Phase. Park and Little Sageset perform to a large audience with Don Mason and Dan Kelay in Jolly Old Chums. Lincoln Carter’s Tornado roars at English's all week. Russell's comedians with Dan Daly and Willis Sweatman star in City directory at Grand for three nights and a matinee. Amelia Glover performs, billed as a graceful American dancer.
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Don Mason
Dan Kelay
Empire
Lincoln Carter
English’s
Russell
Dan Daly
Willis Sweatman
the Grand
Amelia Glover
Repeal Bill Faces Senate Debates and House Action
In Washington Oct 26 the Senate debates the Voorhees repeal bill and amendments like Peller reviving the 1837 free coinage act amid filibuster risks. Senators Teller and Stewartson push the case as Sherman’s bond issue looms. Gen Tracey notes 261 House representatives support prompt action on the silver bill after Senate passage.
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Wasuieron
Senate
Uader
Morgan
Yoorces
Voorhees
Alien
Peffer
Teller
Speehhes
Sherman
Ohlosenstor
Messera
Stewarton
Gen
Tracey
House
Farmers Alliance Session Discusses Fusion and Future
The Farmers Alliance state convention opened a two day session at Hotel English with about 25 delegates. The executive committee heard reports, the order’s finances improve, and a push to expand next year. Fusion with K M B A discussed and a petition sent for a favorable hearing.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance State Convention
English
Jan. Welsh
Jasper County
Catastrophic Catsup Explosion Injures Drayman
Henry Reimer a 500 Chestnuts resident and drayman suffered a severe facial injury when a barrel of catsup exploded at the Four freight depot Thursday just before noon. He was found in mud with jaw and teeth mangled. He was rushed to the dispensary for treatment.
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Elenry Reimer
Iy Four
Young Hiemer
Lie
Labor unions push wage retrenchment plan
Deberats Tuttle of the carpenters presents a resolution at the Central Labor Union urging wage cuts for all officials while laboring men resist charity and seek living wages. Carpenters unions 446 and 609 back the idea. The News faces criticism for not crediting the union. A mass meeting in the criminal courtroom Friday will discuss unemployment and advocate public works for living wages.
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The
Health Board
Sun
Trusler
Dadd
Denny
Central Labor Union
Board of Public Works
Fhe Sun
James A. Wildman
Board of Works
Tom Stn
Ythursday
Iabor Union
Galariez
Sullivan
Basiis
Board of Health
Thuredsy
Sapplication
Deberats Tuttle
Carpenters’ Union
Atreat
Tuttle
Central Union
Carpenters
Iron trade outlook brightens after repeal news
Cleveland October 26 The Iron Trade Review notes more mill capacity active today than during the dune shutdown. Anticipation of silver purchase repeal boosts sentiment and may end bank policy of accumulating large loans, offering relief to business.
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Cleveland
Iron Trade Review
Supreme Court strikes down weekly pay law as unconstitutional
Ottawa report says the supreme court on Thursday declared the weekly pay law passed by the last legislature unconstitutional. The ruling held the law violated corporate rights to contract with employees and deprived people of liberty of property contrary to law.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court
Political notes on repeal bill and tariff fears on the Pacific slope
A. Carr of Portland reports Pacific coast sentiment backing repeal for temporary relief and calls for free silver coinage when feasible. Business fears arise over potential tariff cuts harming wool trade and overall investment.
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Htfon
John A. Carr
Portland
Ore
English
Pacific Slope
Pacific States
Train wreck sinks into earth near Hamburg Junction
A northbound freight on the Tol Ang Arbor & Michigan road derailed into a sink hole, burying two railroad workers and injuring others. Fire burned for hours as wreckage and bodies, including Enginger Baulie and Brakeman Uliligal, were consumed. Delilah Duprey attempted suicide after years of illness and domestic trouble.
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Hampune
Midh
Tol Ang Arbor
Michigan Road
Hamburg
Enginger Baulie
Alverts
Yao
Baulls
Alberta
Frantic Lion Breaks From Cage At Circus
Sultan the huge lion owned by Bostwick’s Austrian circus escaped from his cage at 189 Eighteenth Street while a transfer was underway. A female lion-tamer closed the barn door, saving several women and children as the beast charged the loft and then attacked a horse before keepers recaptured him.
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New York
Bostwick
Eighteenth St
Fis
Kion
VENGEANCH Report On Mogadishu Town Massacre
A Times despatch reports the Staffetta vessel Ataffetta attacked a town southwest of Magadoxo. A second crew member killed a Somali assailant, then the bombardment killed seven Somalis. Marines landed with casualties among locals and Somalis at the target town with around 3,000 inhabitants.
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Loxpon
New Orleans Bid $20 600 For Corbett Mitchell Fight
New Orleans Olympic club committee voted to bid 20 600 dollars for the Corbett Mitchell bout if police can ensure no interference. Both boxers have signaled willingness to fight if New York venue falls through. Chaplain Haddaway Dies in Washington at 4 AM from Bright's disease.
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New Orleans
Olympic Club
Corbett-Mitchell
Corbets
Mitchell
New York
Indiana Weather Forecast for Oct 27, 1893
Forecast covers Indiana for the 36 hours ending 6 p m on Thursday. Local rain is expected on Thursday followed by colder and fair weather on Friday.
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Indiana
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