Wrecks Kill Many on Railways Include West Virginia Fire death
Charleston West Virginia October 27 reports say a C and C passenger train jumped the track near the city. The fireman and an unknown man in the baggage car were cremated after cars burned. A separate Des Moines Iowa accident involved a Q train hitting a wagon on the track. four people died and others injured. Another collision on the Chicago Milwaukee line near McMinnville Kansas left four dead and six injured.
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Charleston
W. Va
Joan Elkins
Ikansas
Cary
Asto
Chicago & Milwautea
McMinville
Here
University of Pennsylvania Crusoe Expedition Wrecked
Philadelphia Oct 26 A Penn University expedition aided by private funds and foreign consent sailed to Babylon and Nineveh. The group reportedly wrecked on go island in the Mediterranean and is stranded with all instruments clothing and most food lost. Immediate relief preparations are underway.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Babylon
Nineveh
Go Island
Meditteranean
Still Another Death by Action Adds to Epidemic List
Cincinnati dispatch reports another death by self harm with a razor near a city exposition office. Maria Mount of Connersville Indiana reportedly tried to kill herself after being reproved for a bad lesson at Miss Baur’s conservatory, then again attempted self harm with a razor in a mirror alcove. The same item notes Y M C A activities and local church quartet plans while mentioning a sentencing and acquittal in unrelated cases. Florida’s yellow fever bulletin is cited with rising cases and deaths. Sideboards advertised at local dealer.
Langstaff Labor Signal case faces delays as receiver appointed
In a complex Langstaff suit a receiver was appointed by Judge Ritter after an appeal halted the receiver's take over. Defendants Gruelle and Rudenmiller seek to overturn the injunction. the appeal delays enforcement until November first. Langstaff reportedly remains in control at Drezent.
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Clert
Langstaff
Labor Signal
Court House
Sullivan
Ritter
Frank H. Pellet
Ritte
Gruelle and Rudenmiller
Gruella
Bodenmiller
Drezent
Quiet wedding provokes rousing Shelbyville welcome
A St Louis express couple wed quietly on the Kankakee line and returned to Shelbyville to a crowd of 50 musicians. A brass band and singing greeted the newlyweds as bystanders watched, two British tourists hiding under seats. The couple hurried to a waiting cabin, while locals joke no one in Shelbyville will wed secretly soon.
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Kankakee
St. Louis Express
Sarah Bernhardt
Shelbyville
Epicure
Langstaff Seeks Replevin Of Labor Signal In Suit
A SUN report reveals Langstaff acting as trustee for the Central labor union in a replevin action against Co operative printing to reclaim the Labor Signal. County officials deny the case though docket references emerge, aiming to restore union ownership after Judge Ritter’s Friday ruling.
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Langstaff
Labor Signal
SUN
Central Labor Union
Co-operative Printing Company
Springsteen
Central Union
Ritter
Get Out Your Spring Overcoats
Weather recorder Christian Frederick Wapenhans exults over a sunny Saturday in Indianapolis promising a cool Sunday. He notes nightly rain but predicts improving conditions though election day remains uncertain with a history of rain on such occasions.
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Christian Frederick Wapenhbans
Indianapolis
Wapenhans
West recalled urged over indelicate letter in London
Washington reports that Minister West in London is to be recalled at once amid a storm over his indiscreet letter. The administration and cabinet are said to be irritated, with calls for action to counter potential campaign damage.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Phelps
London
Lionel Sackville West
West
Cleveland
Washinetron
Gen
Harrison
Senate
Cutcaco
Los Angeles
Cal
Mieter
Lord Sackville
Pomona
Char. I. Murchison
England
America
Murchison
Los Angeles Times
Minister West
Lonpor
Lord Salisbury
United States
Salisbury
Bayard
Jealousy Sparks Barn Fire in Lockport Rivalry
A Buffalo report says Warmer Dover's daughter sets fire to a neighbor's barn after a lover's flirtation with the rival's daughter. The lover abandons the rival and vows to marry his original fiancée, the envious girl who started the blaze.
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New York
Buffalo
Marriages and Custody Disputes Lead to Divorces
Priscilla Monroe seeks divorce claiming abandonment and a split of property. William Monroe opposed, while Frank W. Jacobs seeks divorce from Mary E. Jacobs amid alleged cruelty and affair, requesting custody of their three children. John Price convicted of a $35,000 bonds theft. Cincinnati expositions vote to close. Indiana weather predicted rain Saturday and cooler Sunday.
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Priscilla Monroe
Superior Court
William Monroe
Frank W. Jacobs
Mary E. Jacobs
Dave Becker
Albany
John Price
Peter Vondedrich
No Parades If a Proclamation by Mayor Prevents Them
RUMORED CHANGES IN THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE, Taggart and Harding fight over parade planning as Indianapolis nears Election Day. Mayor Denny seeks a street-use compromise or will issue a proclamation to ban parades, amid republican organizing tensions and reports of internal chair changes. A 250 dollar contribution to election-law enforcement accompanies Taggart’s appeal for reform.
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Harding
Targari
Indianapolis
Denny
Sun
Taggart
Peo
Gruelle
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican County Committee
Marion County
Newt. Hardin
Otto Hasselman
McCarthy
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hasselman
Burford
Talbot New Block
Citizens’ Committee
Citzens
Thousands march in Cleveland Thurman parade in New York
A massive political demonstration in New York drew thousands despite rain. The parade from Bowling Green to Madison Square featured 45,090 documented marchers, with an estimated 56,000 intending to participate, all in flags and bandanas.
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New York
Cleveland and Thurman
United States
Bowling Green
Broadway
Madison Square
Presidentleveland
City Life Archive Briefs From Marion County Notes
Local items report L. E. Reinhold admitted to practice in Marion County criminal court. Union No. 56 plans an acoustic ball at Tomlinson Hall Monday. Lizzie Bragg settles a damage suit with Indianapolis Cabinet Company. A stolen horse is recovered. Burglaries affect Mrs. Hollywood’s Road House and J. T. Southern’s home. A secret synod session and church ordinations are noted. Gas company dispute, saloon assault case, and union alliance activities are sketched along with Meet at Louisville next year. Read Taggart’s bill of fate and Union Station dining room rising in popularity.
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L. E. Reinhold
Marion County Criminal Court
Tron Moulders’ Union No. 56
Tomlinson Hall
Lizzie Bragg
Indianapolis Cabinret Company
Ranaway
Harry Burns
New Mexico
J. T. Southern
Tennessee St
Hollywood
Southern
Olive Branch Synod
Louisville
Conrad Gastrock
Peter Bonin
John Stein
Geo. Harter
Oficer Pope
the Auxilliary
Albert Gali
Methodist
W. F. Sheridan
Lizzie Hall
Addie Gozan
T. H. Rosseter
Justice Smock
Indianapolis Gas Company
Bruce
Indianapolis Company
Charles Reichart
McCarty St
John Richardson
Reichart
Richardson
Dying Starvation Tears Through Dakota Jewish Settlers
Devastating dispatch from Devil's Lake reports Ramsey County Jewish settlers facing extreme famine exposure. L. H. Blumberg tallies six weeks of deaths due to food shortages, mortgage sharks, and frost. two thirds are naked, with no fuel or clothing. A family story of canned foods causing illness underscores dire conditions. Communities beg for food fuel and dignity as winter nears.
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St. Paul
Devil's Lake
D. T
L. H. Blumberg
Ramsey County
Morris Haas
Political Notes On Indiana Votes And Republican Activities
Senator Voorhees expresses confidence Indiana will vote Democratic as Postoffice inspector Stewart cites alleged franked mail violations by Gen. Hovey associates. County election supervisors are sought. fifteen counties applied. Republican railroad men parade routes and Tomlinson Hall reception outlined with speeches by Harrizon Doherty Potts Griffiths. Ottawa reports Solon Smith backs annexation. Philadelphia coke syndicate plans wage and price increases. New wallpapers and window shades advertised at Carl Moller.
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Voorhees
Indiana
Grand Hotel
R. F. Stewart
Chicago
Gen. Hovey
Martin V. Mallory
Floyd County Republican Committee
George B. Caldwell
D.C. Anthony
John T. Armstrong
Jefferson and
Clark
Leas
Sun
Republican Railroad
Michigan-si
Meridian
Circle
Market
Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware
Tomlinson Hall
Tom~lingon Hall
J. D. Finch
Harrizon
Matt 0. Doherty
A. F. Potts
John L. Griffiths
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Fatz
Des Moins
Iowa
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College Crusoes
Giancinnati
P. Hartman
Harrodsburg, Ky
W. YM. C
McLeod
Roberts Park “Church
Humphreys
Charles Mahaily
Judge Irvin
Charles J. Mahaffy
Apple & Hamilton
Castleton
Mahaffy
Sam Waters
Eph Campbell
John Schnei
Irvin
Criminal Court
Schneider
Campbell
Florida
Sonville
Wm. I. Elder's
Grover
Burchard
New - York State
Roney
Moday
Cincinnati
Republican County
Taggadt
Journal and Sentinel
Harrison and Protection
John B. Jacques
Carl Moller’s
E. Washinga Street
City Life
Union Station
Dakota
Ravotis
Ottawa
Solon Smith
Coke
Connellavillé
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