Visit of Kitson and Indiana Reciprocity Clubs Plan
Secretary Frank M. Millikan discusses Kitson’s plan to form reciprocity clubs in Indiana. He says the Sun misrepresented the committee, states Kitson acted in his own interest, and asserts the party aims to organize the state harmoniously under one banner while supporting the nominee.
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Frank M. Millikan
Republican State Committee
Denison House
Sun
Brindlay Kitson
the Sun
Indiana
James G. Blaine
Harrison
State Committee
Mr. Kitson
Mr. Willikan
Kitgen
Mr. Gowdy
Washington
Kansas
Pure food bill likely to be revived in Congress
The October report notes the pure food legislation faces revival in the coming Congress. Senator Paddock of Nebraska pushed the measure, securing support from the Agriculture Department and Dr. Samuel W. Abbott. The bill would extend federal control to interstate and foreign commerce in food products, aiming for a uniform standard nationwide.
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Congress
Washington
Senator Paddock
Nebraska
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Samuel W. Abbott
Massachusetts Board of Health
Committee On Agriculture
Louisville Boiler Explosion Kills Man and Wrecks Stores
A Louisville boiler explosion at the electric light plant killed a fireman and caused about 500000 in fire and structural losses. Several clerks were injured across Kaufman Strauss store as flames spread, the Courier Journal building narrowly escaped, and Kauffman Strauss, Bamberger Bloom, and the gas company faced heavy insured damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Louu Tsvin
Wm. R.adams
Electric Light
Louisville Gas Company
Adams
Kaufman & Strauss
Solomon Dreyfus
Carrie Dinkelspiel
Hattie Ennis
Lena Sickles
Courier-Journal
Polytechnic
J. W. Hscott & Co
Kauffman & Strauss
Bamberger, Bloom & Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla Credited with Daughter's Recovery
Mr B B Jones of Alna Maine says his daughter had seven running sores but after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla she recovered became well strong and healthy. He claims the remedy saved her life and restored her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mr. B. B. Jones
Alna
Maine
Thy French Murder Trial Captivates Indianapo Criminal Court
The trial of Charles French for the June 1590 murder of Marshal Andrew Dillon continued as Capt. Splann and other witnesses testified. Colbert, French, and bystander accounts described a fatal confrontation near Havgbyville with a revolver and scattered shots.
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Sue
Charles French
Marschal
Andrew Dillon
Havgbyville
Splann
Colbert
Ifrench
French
Dillon
Hubbard
Brena
Tye
Tha
Hiere
Fanny Pierce
Cals
Florence Warfield
Hodges
Holtzman
Patrick Dillon
Cox Gually
Pillow
Fire destroys mules and street cars in Evansville
A blaze at the Evansville west end street car stables destroyed 72 mules and 22 cars and endangered nearby factories and buildings. The street car company faces about 40 000 in losses, with other property losses totaling around 54 000. Dock workers near East Taws also struck Tuesday morning over non union labor aboard loading vessels.
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Evansville
Tire
West End
Peter Hess
Cook’s Beer Depot
East Taws
Mick
City Notes On Crime Trials And Daily Dockets
City readers report a French murder trial adjournment, 82 diphtheria cases, and remodelling of the police station underway. A New Jersey street car incident injured a child, a long line of beer crates tied to a trolley, and several death notices plus marriage licenses are listed alongside union meetings and a wage dispute case involving Asa Haynes and the Minnehaha granite company.
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Rush
Stevens
N.new Jersey St
Meridian
Washington St
Georgia
Illinois-sts
Birtus
William
Jessie Alstatt
Kate Williams
Robert
Ella Russell
Emma Hamilton
Kate Howden
Lafayette
Jennie Lockwood
Thomas
Mary Raftery
Emma Malcolm
Tennessee St
Mary Slattery
Georgia St
Henry Wisse
Minnie Buchanan
Amery Howerton
Mattie Hass
Christopher Wilson
Elizabeth Murphy
Edward Glass
Daisy Clark
E. W. Rhodes
J. I. White
Typographical Union No. 4
Asa Haynes
Minnehaha Granite Company
Alford
Haynes
College-ave
Tuc
Global Turmoil and Local Upsurges Reported Abroad
Reports from Russia describe a terrible anti Jewish famine like violence with 50 Jews killed and many wounded as czar investigates. In Ireland Parnellites blamed for a bombing near the National Press office, fueling factional tensions. Waterloo officer Lieut Col Hows er dies in England as Mrs Parnell’s condition slightly improves. Berlin printing houses accept terms but strike prospects slim. Melbourne moves to cap loan at 20 million with 10 million yearly for three years starting January.
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Visssa
Russia
St. Petersburg
Judge Taylor Rules for Banker Decker in Tax Case
Judge Taylor issued a lengthy opinion upholding Philip Decker of the German bank Evansville against the State Tax Commission. The case arose after Decker refused to answer questions at a session of the state board regarding deposits for others. Decker had been fined 8500 for contempt and jailed before seeking habeas corpus. The decision clarifies powers of county boards of review versus the state board, siding with Banker Decker.
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Decker
Taylor
State Board
Fool Killer Duel Threat Fears in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 27 Dr Nichols excommunicated from the Russian Greek church after accusing Bishop Viadimci. He has challenged Artsynovitch the Russian consul here for backing the bishop. Prospects for a duel appear likely as the challenge stands.
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San Francisco
Nichols
Viadimci
Viadimci Artsynovitch
Wind Devastates Conneaute Buildings Destroyed
A cyclone struck Conneaute Oct 27 causing C J Richards factory and 30 dwellings to be demolished with losses around 100000. Notices were lost while there were several narrow escapes. Separately at Tirron Ind arrests followed a charge of burning buildings at Sharpsville with Mollie Townsend Harry Townsend Albert Russell Chas Milton Buckarian and detective Klingensmith involved in a preliminary hearing.
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Conneaute
O. Conneaute
C. J. Richards
Arnon
Tirron
Ind
Oet
Mollie Townsend
Harry Townsend
Albert Russell
Chas. Milton
Buckarian
Klingensmith
Sharpsville
Dow
Night at the Grand Opera House Highlights Downing Show
Robert Downing led a strong troupe at the Grand Opera House on Monday, with Miss McRoy as press agent delivering confident handling of duties. The program included Loder’s Park performance, Miss Grennell’s dancer, and advance opera company sales reaching 1200 dollars. Ex Senator Ingalls slated to lecture next Monday for the Press Club benefit.
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Robert Downing
Travedians
Averling
Reisa Kment
Pythias
Castle Hall Building Association
Neadamia
Christian Martyr
Downing
Fred Mosely
Florence Beat
Miss McRoy
Windsor
Mr. Downing
Billy Barry
English’s
Chas. A. Loder
Cgrennell
Senator Ingalls
Grand Opera House
Press Club
Police Court Becomes Scene of Drunken Misfits and Oddities
Tuesday morning police court handles a light docket as several men appear intoxicated or disorderly. A tailor, a railroad worker, and a carpenter face charges for drinking or behavior near the works. one man bears visible injuries from a fall. Two peddlers and a bartender cited for license violations complete the list of attendees and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sushkirk
Daniel Buckley
Fire Nofice Court
Ligniel Sissy
Cria
Muu
Werpastensian
Washington St
Ayelay
Corrigan
Hyland
Henry Senestock
Fred Gaul
Fox
Senan Ia
Heirs Win Suit Over Tilden Will Property Share
The New York Court of Appeals upheld the lower court in the Tilden will case, striking the 8,000,000 library provision for New York City. The estate, valued between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 in assets, will be divided among heirs under intestate rules. Mrs. Hazard inherits about 4,000,000. Henry A. Tilden’s brother’s six children share the rest.
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Atbany
Ort
Court of Appeals
Tilden
Newey York City
New York
Election Inspectors Accuse Payoffs and Missing Duties
An article reports broad claims that election inspectors were paid off and that many did not serve as sworn in. Controller Woolen denounces improper payments and questions sheriff participation, while threats of lawsuits loom and officials weigh legal action and compensation.
Alleged Revolutionists Executed Not Americans Say Consul
In Brownsville Texas on October 27 authorities state none of the men executed by order of Gen Lorenzo Garcia at Comarre, Mexico were American citizens. American Consul J I Richardson at Matamoros reports Gen Garcia assured no American suffered execution, or would without fair trial. Also noted are a train-wrecking confession by two boys charged as Corposon and the Teutonic arrival off Browhead with crossing times and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Get
Lorenzo Garcia
Comarre
Mexico
J. I. Richardson
Matamoros
Rareia
Loudon
Hkey
Frederick HH. A. Scrivener
Corposon
Teutonic
New York
Browhead
Major Wissman Resigns Over Transport Ban in East Africa
Oct. 21 report states Maj Wissman resigned his East Africa post after Haron Soden forbade transporting a steamer to Victoria Nyanza. East Africa company shows a heavy loss from the Zanzibar agreement with war land. Total working deficit about 200,000 marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bervix
Maj
Wissman
East Africa
Haron Soden
Victoria Nyanza
East Africa Company
Zanzibar
War Land
Having a Good Time With National Jancera Visit
The National Jancera of Boston comprising about their men arrived in Washington on Tuesday morning and will be hosted by the National Rifles. The Marine band met them at the station and a theater party was planned that evening. They will be received by the president Wednesday and dine at a banquet that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Jancera
Boston
National Rifles
Marine Band
Chilean Junta Deliberates Quietly On Chiltan Incident
By noon Tuesday no official word reached the state or navy departments regarding the Chiltan incident. Communications go through Minister Egan while Secretary Blaine handles the case. The Chilean Junta is expected to respond with measured dignity, delaying any decisive actions and delaying orders to join the South Pacific squadron.
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WasHiseron
Get
State
Navy Department
Chiltan
Blaine
Egan
Junta
Nean
South Pacific Squadron
Metropolitan police bill sparks Terre Haute court case
The Indiana Supreme Court heard a challenge Tuesday to a metropolitan police law aimed at cities over 14 000 school children. Terre Haute opponents led by A C Barris argued the measure, while Terre Haute attorneys Farley Harull and others defended it amid broader political fallout over city and state policing roles.
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Supreme Court
Terre Haute
Ludiana
Evansville
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
C. A
Tori Wayne
Seventeen Die As Fire Destroys 160 Buildings in Kleivringen
Berne reports a massive Sunday blaze in Kleivringen Meirin gen area destroying over 100 houses churches and other structures. At least 17 fatalities and extensive damage were noted as extinguishing efforts continued amid high flames and smoke.
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Kleivringen
Switzerland
Berne
Meiringen
Chief Colbert overstepping orders prompts board to deny payments
Police official Colbert ordered station house supplies without board approval. Sergt Stout presented bills. clerk Steegz refused payment noting improper requisitions. Remarks reveal tension over liquor law enforcement and peddler licensing while supplier list includes Lime and Cement and A B Mover & Co at 450 N Biiss-st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Board of Public Safety
Tom Stout
Steegz
A. B Mover & Co
N. Biiss-st
Free Delivery Plans Across Suburbs Spark Debate
Postmaster Thompson advocates universal free delivery amid opposition from some postmasters tied to local stores. They warn it could curb patronage, but supporters say it would reduce duties, boost department efficiency, and increase mail business. Local office reports rising special delivery letters and faster service times despite slow gains to distant areas.
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Thompson
Westmaster Thompson
Panhandle
Woman Dies After Indianapolis Shooting Raises Murder Charge
Margaret Ross, shot by Mrs. Lillia Stevens Saturday in North Indianapolis, dies at city hospital Monday evening. The death elevates the charge from assault with deadly intent to murder. Stevens remains in the county jail unaware of the victim’s death as officials pause for grand jury action next Monday. Prosecutor Wright notes bond remains high and contemplates affidavit changes only if asked, while the mother and father have not visited.
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Margaret Ross
Lillia Stevens
Indianapolis
City Hospital
Bys
Grand Jury
Wright
State board eyes farms for new fairground site
The State Board of Agriculture hopes a buyer with $200,000 will relocate the fairground. Proposals come from farms around Hope including Moore southwest of town, Miller northwest, Voss, Roberts and Hammond along Fall Creek, Corydon Shriner near Irvington, Canby near Irvington, and Fletcher near Brightwood. Prices range 250 to 750 per acre. Also news from New York reports 12 steamships chartered to carry grain to Europe at full figures.
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Hope
State Board of Agriculture
Moore Place
Miller
Voss
Roberts
Hammond
Fall Creek
Corydon Shriner
H. & L. Canby
Irvington
Fletcher
Brightwood
Europe
New York
Produce Exchange
Features Of Sporting Lifm And Notable Fights
Sixteen trotters added to the 2 1d list this year bringing total to 45. Umpire Megude signed an association contract. Fred Pfeffer may lead an association team in Chicago. Slosson and Schaefer played a 100-point balk-line game in New York. Slosson won 800 to 254 with runs 22 2-1 and 1 1-5 for Schaefer. Harris Martin defeated Paddy Gorman in Frisco. Gorman floored, counted out after a clash in round four. Direct beat Hal Pointer in three heats at Columbia Tennessee with times 2:09 2:08 2:0834.
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Cleveland
Megude
Fred Pfeffer
Chicago
Sloasson
Schaefer
New York
Slosson
Harris Martin
Paddy Gorman
Frisco
Gorman
Martin
Hal Pointer
Direct
Columbia
Tenn
Hal
Pointer
Great Prairie Fires Terrible Loss Blackens Cimarron
Guthrie Oklahoma October 27 A brick wind fanned a prairie fire east of town destroying Cimarron and over 50 farmhouses with heavy livestock losses. The chaotic fire left many homeless and feared several persons dead or missing amid reports of more than 160000 dollars in damage as responders struggle to contain the blaze. Meanwhile Grand Hotel proprietor Pfingst died at 44 from dropsy of the heart after weeks of illness. He was born in Cassell Germany and came to Indianapolis in 1858. The hotel and its finances remain unsettled as relatives and survivors gather.
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Guthrie
Here
Cimarron
Grand Hotel
Geo
Pfingst
William Hearle
Chan
Lamme
Phingst
Drr
Hearle
Thirteen Die, Dozens Injured In European Rail and Sea Disasters
In Paris a derailment on the Lyons to Grenoble line left fifteen dead and fifty injured as a two locomotive train plunged down a forty foot embankment after a brake failed. In the English Channel, the Boston and Charlwood collision drowned several crew and passengers with two Charlwood sailors saved.
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Europe
Paris
Lyons
Grenoble
London
Boston
English Channel
Indiana Weather Outlook Turns Much Colder Soon
The forecast for Indiana warns of fair skies then much colder temperatures with severe frost Tuesday night. In Indianapolis and nearby areas the 24 hour outlook through 10 am indicates a slight cooling and continued fair weather.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Isyl
Life in Other Lands and British Irish Politics
Berlin police link to the Jack the Ripper case amid global unrest. Riots hit Argentina as strikes disrupt Staffordshire. A Dublin dynamite plot targets a McCarthyite office. Britain weighs reforms and Home Rule shifts with Gladstone and Morley in the spotlight. Parnellites vs Redmond feud continues. Davitt may win outside Parliament. Fine Merchant Tailoring Norbert Landgraf, 81 N Penn St.
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Berlin
Jack
Duke of Edinburgh
Staffordshire
England
Dublin
Maybrick
Matthews
China
Ioth Redmond
Timothy Healy
Healy
Michael Davitt
North Kilkenny
Prince of Wales
Russia
Labor Party
New South Wales
Erfuat
William Vernon-Warcourt
Mr. Gladstone
Senor Boughi
Most
Rome
Gladstone
John Morley
Ireland
Tim Healy
James O’kelly
Barry O’brien
Parnell
Redmond
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Gentlemean
Marmony
Louisville
Ufa
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Waterloo Veterzn
Parnellib
DevLin
National Press Office
Southampton
Howser
Waterloo
Loxnes
Hamburg
Melbourne
Bann Roe Downing
Sal
Eng Park
Charles A. Loder
Juch Opera Company
dJudge Buskirk
Woollen
Controller Woolen
Amleberican
MR. Blaine
Barrowory
Detroit
Tracy
Columbian Iron Works
St. Marys Seminary
America
MansuaLurown
Brittain c& Co
Packjoy House
Gusslep
Police
Asun
Anaywer
Sporting Lifm
Beecham
Wm. L. Elder
Oklahoma Territory
Tower of
Qholkgh
Norbert Landgraf
N. Pennst
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