Meridian Street Narrowing Sparks Resident Protests
Local uproar follows declaratory resolutions to narrow Meridian street and lay asphalt. Merchants and residents, including A Kiefer Fred Fantley John Cary and others, voice opposition to council action while praising existing pavement and street width.
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Sun
Sfnc
Paseed
Meridian Stara
A. Kiefer
Washington St
Pail Creek
Fred Fantley
Febnley & McCrea
Meridian
John Cary
Daniel Stewart
Drag Honga
Wm. Henderson
Meridian St
Atkins
Ceal
Athaea
Meridianst
Wm. T. Marcy
Iires
Kalp
Maridianat
Council
Givsa Tos
Miexidian St
Terry Cohen
Dilnd Asylum Board At Trustees
Fubbard
Robert Browning
Sun Man
Wm. B. Burford
Prosecution of Undertakers Over Diphtheria Death
A special board of health meeting followed the death of the ten year old daughter of Jere micah O Mara at 241 Bake St from a malignant diphtheria. Health officer Crane placarded the house and burial by Renihan Long & Hedges was deemed public. The board moves to prosecute the undertakers with the father as co defendant claiming family orders spread the danger.
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Board of Health
Jeremicah O'Mara
Bake St
Crane
Renihan, Long & Hedges
Urdariakera
O’mara
Health Board
Renikan, Long & Hedges
Enyore
Rodent and Snake Fought a Long Battle and to the Death
Cincinnati dispatch details a barber shop display in which William Weeder removed a seven rat tail length black rattlesnake from Brown County and later placed a large wharf rat in the same glass box. The rat and snake fought for three days with the rat draining poison from the reptile and both animals found dead at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ind
The
Enquirer
William Weeder
Brown County
Lecture at Haughville on Gen Sheridan by Col Black
The first lecture of the Haughville reading room course will be held Tuesday night at the Maughville M. E. Church. Col. Jas. B. Black will speak on Gen. Sheridan, outlining his career and impact.
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Haughville
Haughville Reading Room
Maughville M. EB
Jas. B. Black
Original Packages In Indiana Ovr Opry Oct 27
Judge Sherwin instructs grand jury to indict all men selling liquor in original packages in Indiana. Court action targets enforcement at local establishments and distilleries. The notice underscores prohibition era style measures and broad indictments.
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Indiana
Union Opry
Ind
Sherwin
Grand Jury
Behring Controversy Arbitration Denied
News brief items cover arbitration denial in the Behring Controversy, the Behring case seeks 175000, Clark & Partridge mill owners fail for 175000, a missing man on White River fears drowning, a crane of arson trial looms, and a sculptor works on a bust of Hoosier poet Riley. Also notes divorce filings, a welfare reception for working girls, a man injured in a fall, and upcoming M.C.A. feature readings and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-ave
Mik Téa Willams
Alva Williams
Walker
Charles J. Ballard
Washington St
White River
Caleb D. Steiner
Tria
Brady Hells
R. A. Parke
Poat Riley
Tiscald
Rome
Henry P. Heath
Christianna Heath
Catharine White
Michael White
E. Mark
Charles Selleff
Panhandle
Kregelo
Michigal St
May Palmerson
Emeroy
White Sewing Machine Company
Tyan Dorschkey Orleff
Eden Musee
Ferron
Justice Hableb
Chisago
Taylor
Mondey
Morrow
Sutton
Poison in the Milk and a New Murder Theory
A New Orleans report outlines a theory that Duffy, who shot prisoner Scaffadi in prison, was urged by conspirators behind Chief Fiennesay’s assassination, with local officials noting Scaffadi’s supposed access to sensitive information. The piece also notes the steamer Eysla arriving with passengers including mafia-marked individuals and reports a brutal assault in Boone Iowa leaving Mrs Signs near death and her nephew injured.
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Wnrw
Orleans
Committee of 50
Lafayetta
Duffy
Scaffadi
Fiennesay
Nya
Hennessy
Palermo
Tde
Elde
Garafally
Boone
Iowa
Langavin Will Disinherits Son In $4 Million Estate
The late Edward Langavin's will, filed for probate in this city, values the estate at about $4 million. His only son George W. Langavin was disinherited after his father’s mortification over his conduct. The will allocates one third to the widow and divides the remaining two thirds among five daughters. The son reportedly contemplated burning the will to gain his share.
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Er. Paul
Edward Langavin
Langavin
Georges WW. Langavin
Langevin
Georga
Poisoned Ser Husband in Woonsocker Murder Charge
In Woonsocker M D October 27 Elizabeth Bearrick Hesia was charged with murdering her husband Charles Bearrick who died after she bought strychnine and used a portion in his mill. An autopsy confirmed strychnine poisoning. she was jailed awaiting further action.
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Woonsocker
M. D
Pittsburgh meeting elects new Grand Engineers
At Saturdays session of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Pittsburg on October 27 the following officers were elected First Grand Engineer T B Ingraham Second Grand Engineer D Everett Third Grand Engineer Ash Kennedy of Winnipeg. The new office of Grand Kennedy was created. Grand Chief Engineer Arthur was not up for election and was re elected last convention for three years.
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Pittsburg
Saterday
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Officara
T. 8
Ingraham
D. Everett
Ash Kennedy
Winnipeg
Fir
Arthur
Fragmented wire service items from Pepperill to Detroit
Incendiary fire in Pepperill Massachusetts. Memphis cotton shown by machinery. a man drinks himself to death in Paablo. a Youngstown rolling mill burns. a Panhandle train wreck injures three and kills Mrs Bluebank. Newport plans aluminum manufacturing. Arizona Apache violence on the southern border. broker Obas W Robinson slips. forged $100000 notes ruin friends. two killed and a man fatally injured near Brooklyn by a train. Des Moines court on liquor traffic. Lake Erie gale drowns two crew members. Brooklyn runaway kills Mrs Maria Robinson and injures others. Toronto gamekeeper jailed for kidnap. a Detroit boy jailed for rat theft. Boston editors discuss secretary Blaine.
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Pepperill
Mass
Memphis
W. W. Preston
Paablo
Col
Youngstown
Sonnane
Mra
Bluebank
Steubenville
Newport
Aouthern
W. Robinson
Brockton
Mara
Papara
Samuel Nason
L. E. Herrman
Wm. Wickson
Brooklyn
Shizas
Des Moines
S. District Court
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Texm
Maria Robinson
Helen Waite
J. A. Moldenbauer
Toronto
Sullo
Detroit
St. Clair
Justlee
Dor
Blaine
Discharge of Western Union telegraph operators debated
The Chicago St Paul and Omaha dismissals of Brotherhood members spark talk of a strike. Manager D Butler notes ironclad agreements signed after 83, and says no general Brotherhood order exists here. Culinary Alliance expands locally with 100 members as officials list meetings at Maneur hall.
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Brotherhood PW
Western Waton
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Brotherhood of Telegraph
Atria
D. Butler
Western Union
Brotherhood
Knights of Labor
Padi
Chicano
The
Culinary Alliance
Alliance
Charles Newbers
Tom Tegeari
Union Depot
Tom McAllister
Dares Gordon
Maneur Hall
Quayns Death and Delamater in Pennsylvania Contest
The gulf between the president and Delamater widens as Pennsylvania's contest unfolds. Observers sense the president would not mind Delamater's defeat, while Quay's anxious appearance signals political risk. If Delamater falls, Quay could be politically finished and unable to seek re election.
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Belamater
Witey
Washington
Qiez
Pennsylvania
Moet
Delamater
Ogs
Quay
Thasanste
Police Court Docket Shows Drunks, Fornication Cases
Nineteen cases on the police court docket Monday. Drunks mostly dull. four fined $3 and costs. John McCue, shot Saturday, absent due to hospital. charge continued. Carrie Williams and John B. Reily to be heard Oct 2 on fornication. Several associates with prostitutes fined $10 and costs. Stewart and Gamegarner granted continuance to Oct 28 for punching. Welch fined $10 and costs for assault. King and Dovahue fined $5 and costs for pummeling Jobo McRoberts and Moses Crutchfield.
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Beyer
John McCue
Capital House
W. Washington St
Cree
Carrie Williams
John B. Reily
Chas Johnson
John Layatt
Robinson
Jas. Williams
David Stewart
John Gamegarner
Sach
Wm. Welch
Geo. Mosek
Fred King
Mike Dovahue
Jobo A. McRoberts
Moses Crutchfield
Moitine
Rumor on C E Los Labor Shipping Claims Debunked
The People reports a sensational rumor that C E Los of 6344 W Washington St ships laborers out of state for railroads. No political connection is found and Los notes he has operated locally for two years, supplying workers and maintaining business legitimacy.
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the People
C. E. Los
Washington St
Lae
Vanderbilt legend stirs rumors of clothes and mercy
Local gossip recounts Tom Paine claiming William H. Vanderbilt begged for clothing in New Jersey from two poor women, Grova and Grova, before his death, as he allegedly knocked at the door in New York.
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Vanderbilt
Tom Paine
Mra. Luthuy
Hoglish’s Hall
Tom
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Grova
New York
Two men hold up J. P. Hart on Highland avenue
J P Hart book-keeper for the L E H W railroad company was held at gunpoint Saturday night about 10 oclock at his home on Highland avenue. The highwaymen escaped with only $3 as Hart had left his valuables at home. He suspects the assailants were professionals. In Cincinnati the Commercial Gazette notes stock moves and legal advisory changes involving Gen Alger Clarkson Halsted and Farakar.
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J. P. Hart
Commercial-Gazette
Cincinnati
Commercial-Gazetts
Alger
Clarkson
Farakar
Funeral of Harry Crane Attended by Local Societies
The funeral of Harry Crane, popular letter carrier, was held Sunday afternoon with a large local turnout. Members of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Druids, Hendrix Club, and fellow carriers attended in a body.
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Harry Crane
Odd-fellows
K. of P
Druids
Hendricks Club
Detected Walton charged with manslaughter in tunnel disaster
Ost 27 item notes Cin- OIDEAtL dispatch stating detectives of Conductor Walton indict the man for manslaughter in connection with the tunnel disaster. Police pursue further charges as investigation continues.
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Waltons Ciscisnati
Ost
fSpl
Cin- Oideatl
Walton
Tha
Manslauahtar
Viaduct Plan Likely To Fail On Aldermen Vote
Aldermen expect amendments to the viaduct ordinance and may refer it to a committee. Opinion leader Smith predicts a failed Monday vote, doubting Virginia Avenue construction and criticizing Union Railway. Clerk Will Phipne accuses railroads of seeking profit and warns any project must show clear city benefits.
Welrick Awarded Medal for Police Service in Ward Two
At a Saturday night roll call at the police station Officer Welrick received a gold pendant badge presented by W. O. Patterson on behalf of citizens of the second ward. The speech praised his vigilance in driving saloons from the ward and thanked him for his lasting service.
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Welrick
W. O. Patterson
Haan
Ofacer
Features of Sporting Life in Indianapolis and Lexington
Report covers Denny and Bassett from New York resque team in Indianapolis, the sale of stallion Jahilea de Jarnste, and multiple race results at Washington Leylander, Lexington summaries. Ball game Brooklyn 7 Louisville 2. standings show Brooklyn 3 Louisville 1 tie 1. Also notes Superior not killed but badly hurt at Pueblo. Baseball conference stalls talks. possible renewal negotiations. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier.
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Denny
Bassett
New York
Indianapolis
U. S
Huston
Jahilea de Jarnstte
W. A. Wilson
Cynthiana
Brooklyn
Louisville
Superior
Pueblo
Cal
Faturday
Washington
Leylander
Basteed
Foxmede
Prather
Larchmont
Lexington
Little Midget
Consignen
Labrador
Anita Elizabeth
Pullman
Oriental
Brotherhood
Tragic Stairway Fall Claims Local Man in Indianapolis
Mike Lahey aged about 50, long time Kalend immigrant now resident of Indianapolis, died after a fall from a steep 16 step stair leading to his son’s kitchen. Neighbors question whether a fall caused skull injury or a bursting blood vessel, as signs point to possible foul play rumors though official says skull crush injury. Family asleep. crash occurred about 1 to 2 am Monday near 89 McGinniast, leaving a widowed wife and three children.
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Mike Lahey
Bilao
McGinniast
Mike
Kalend
Indianapolis
Klogan
Hsleaves
SUN
Lahey
Bright Christmas Money Scheme for Children Advised
In a Fur 8un column a Christmas money proposition for children is praised. It promises a sizable sum with little labor by obtaining a yearly Tan Sun subscriber paid in advance. The ad suggests each child could earn a dollar per new subscriber and urges all to read the advertisement and take part.
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Ely
Tan Sun
Church fair prizes draw seized by postal authorities
The entire edition of the Morning Journal was seized in Fort Wayne Indiana on Sunday October 27 for publishing a list of prizes drawn Saturday night at the Catholic fair in Monroeville.
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Fort Warne
Ind
Morning Journal
Monroeville
Pettit Case Hearings Open With Witnesses In Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on October 27, many witnesses testified in the Pettit case. Jasee Hawthorn described remarks about his wife staying forever, later saying the remark was made in jest. George Ford of South Bend testified about Mrs Pettit's visit before her death and noted relatives abroad until January. Embalmer Bradshaw testified the body was treated with a fluid mixture not including strychnine.
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Pettit
Crawfordsville
Jasee Hawthorn
Hawthorn
George Ford
South Bend
Rize
Largest American bottom arrives at Baxhiona docks
Crowds cheered as the first American boat arrived from the United States at Baxhiona Spain on Oct 27. The ship entered with stars and stripes at the mast head while a salute boomed from the fort. The crowd hailed the moment amid strong pro American sentiment and anti English feeling.
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Qur King
Baxchiona
Spain
U.S
America
England
Hobbs murder case dominates London chatter
London readers discuss the Hobbs murder as Mobbs and Mrs. Piarcy’s intimate link fuels the theory that Mrs. Hobbs caught them together, triggering the fatal act. Meanwhile in Indiana Rev. Jurepn Woade, 57, former Morgantown resident and pastor of Deansville Prinity church, died of heart disease.
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Beh Talsimg
London
Hobbs
Piarcy
Mre. Hobbs
Shreppen Mead
Wartinsville
Ind
Jurepn
Woade
Deansville Prinity Church
Morgantown
Aidayar Agu This Time and Other Dated Notices
The item lists a marriage of C P Huntington's daughter to a prince and recalls printers strikeups. It notes a man in Ho Drink ult falsely accused of crime who reportedly committed suicide. Mississippi reports a daily riot with five men under a freight car being killed during a card game. A stage show titled Caseys troubles played at Higlishs and a weather note on colder temperatures from Wm Lider's.
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C. P. Huntington
Pattfree
Ho Drinkult
Milasissipp
Fitteburg
Casey
Higlish’s
Massive Mobile Cotton Fire Destroys Mills and Warehouses
Fire swept over 20 blocks in Mobile consuming more than 6000 bales of cotton and burning warehouses, depots, mills, compresses, a sugar refinery, and steamboats. Five hours of effort halted the blaze as wind shifted, with estimated losses around 700000 dollars and insured value near 190000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Stewart & Evite
One Mile Creek
Ity
Wesshouse
Taylor Cotton
Ground to death of Panhandle conductor at Knightstown
Conductor Martin V C Ryan of the Panhandle road was killed Monday morning at Knightstown while alighting from a moving engine to gain orders. He slipped on a wet platform as the locomotive passed, the wheels then passing over his chest. The 18 year Panhandle service veteran left a widow and three children, with services pending in the city. His remains were taken to the undertaking firm Renihan Long Hedges. Ryan, once a schoolteacher in Ohio, was a Catholic and a member of the Pennsylvania volunteer relief group.
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Raitirosa
Hmalled
Pamhandle
Martin V.C. Ryan
Panhandle
Knightstown
Ryan
Greenen
Noble
Ca'amity
Piatform
Panhaddle Road
Ken
Pennsylvania Company Volunteer Relief Association
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Ohio
Renihan
John E. Beckwith Haa
Couraa
Midnight Call Night at Park Theater Delights Crowds
The Park theater drew a packed crowd Sunday for a musical entertainment by McCabe & Young's colored minstrels. Prof Kennedy showcased his vocal powers while the united theater orchestra performed. Congressmen were shown in a humorous light, with senatorial courtesy noted as a highlight of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRAND
J. K. Emmett
s—McCabe
Young
Park Theater
United Theater, Orchestres
Peat
Prof. Kennedy
The McKinney bill and German language demand
The article notes the McKinney bill stirring up Germany over tariffs and language, the Bohemian push to limit German use, and German concerns about anti German actions abroad. It also mentions France’s tariff bill, Hirsch in Turkey demanding government satisfaction, and Berlin’s ninetieth birthday celebrations for Count Von Moltke with grand displays.
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McKinney
Germany
Ozeks
Bohemia
Chamber of Deputies
Hirsch
Turkey
Prcis
Berlin
Count von Moltke
sMarahal
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Smith
Virginia
Moe
Union Railway Company
Will Phipne
Union Railway Corporation
Peru & Indianapolis
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