92 Murders in 10 Bars and the Wilhelm Case
A historical note recounts Indianapolis homicide cases over ten years near bars and riverfront areas. It cites Mrs Wilhelm's death and provides names like George Andersen, Robert Love, Louis Parson, John Tarpie, Timothy Wagner, Martin O Day, Andy Dillon, and John Young, with brief fates and contributing locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wilhelm
George Andersen
Robert Love
Love
California
Louis Parson
John Tarpie
Haughville
Lon Henderson
Timothy Wagner
Lions Attack Madame Clio During Carnival Fire
In Columbia South Carolina on October 27 a fire at the Spartanburg carnival midway triggered chaos as a spectator’s lighted match ignited gasoline. Madame Clio the lion queen, performing with four lions, battled the beasts with an iron bar while flames spread, tearing her clothing and injuring her arms and shoulders before help arrived to separate the lions into another cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Esée
Madame “Cho
Frank P. Bostock Carnival Company
Madame Clio
Are They All Crooked Bank Teller Arrested for Embezzlement
In New York on October 27 a bank teller named William J. Beckley of N. W. Harris & Co. was arrested on embezzlement charges for misappropriating about six thousand four hundred dollars. The shortage emerged after a clerk noted a cash deposit of fourteen hundred dollars on April 15 did not balance. Beckley pleaded guilty and his lawyer attributed the loss to stock speculation. Beckley, 32, married, faced the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wm. J. Beckley
N. W. Harrs. & Co
Beckley
Bank clerk accused of theft near San Jose
William Schreiber, a bank clerk from Elizabethport New Jersey, is thought to be in the San Jose area after allegedly stealing 106000 dollars. Pinkerton detectives reportedly thwarted his bid to flee the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Schreiber
Elizabethport
N. J
San Jose
Pinkerton
Judge attaches $700000 on Cornelius La Alvord case
Justice Lawrence issues an attachment for 700000 against the property of Cornelius La Alvord the absconding teller of the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawrence
Cornelius la Alvord
First National Bank
Still After Bryan: Democrats Press Speaker Tour
Democratic chairman Martin continues seeking Bryan to speak in Batesville Greensburg and Shelbyville next Thursday while en route from Cincinnati to Chicago. He has received no assurances from national headquarters yet.
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Martin
Bryan
Batesvile
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mayor Denies Receipt of Tammany Fund Donation
The mayor, Taggart, denied receiving 350,000 from Cro Ker for the Tammany fund. He said he smiled when asked about the alleged funds and stated he did not accept the donation.
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Taggart
Cro‘Ker
Towne to Speak in Pomtinson Hall Saturday Night
Charlies A Towne, scheduled to speak in Pomtinson hall on Saturday night, is expected to address the audience. The event announcement notes his forthcoming address and the planned program for the evening.
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Charlies A. ‘Towne
Pomtinson Hall
Woman with Big Gun Fends Off Pickets in Home Piano Case
A Massachusetts avenue woman, S C Hey, fought off a small army of officers sent to repossess a piano bought on installments. She locked herself in a room, warned she would shoot, and brandished loaded shells as constables hovered outside. She vowed to pay the bill downtown later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulschner
S. C. Hey
Massachusetts-ave
East St
Nick Long
Dea
Dave Smock
Smock
Frank Glass
Damnable scheme alleged in Ohio election fraud plot
Secretary Heath of the Republican National Committee released a letter from an Ohio county chairman describing a plan to switch votes in districts without registration laws and to remove straight Republican ballots or substitute Democratic ones. The note links the idea to silver mine owners and says the Republican committee will issue a warning to all committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Heath
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Democratic Committee
Riots Drive Jews From Buskin Village In Galicia
Severe anti Semite riots in Buskin Galicia erupted as mobs looted shops and burned merchandise. Jewish residents fled into the countryside amid alleged official encouragement and no arrests appear likely.
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Buskin
Galicia
Unusual Show by Primrose & Dockstader Minstrels
The Primrose and Dockstader minstrels played to a crowded Saturday matinee at English's. The audience praised the gorgeous stage setting with electric lights and the extraordinary costumes, noting Indianapolis has seen no finer.
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Primrose & Dockstader Minstrels
Indianapolis
Plot to kill Loubet reported by French newspaper
Paris, Oct. 27 The Daily Nouveliste of Lyons asserts a plot to assassinate President Loubet has been discovered.
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Paris
Nouveliste of
Lyons
Loubet
Roosevelt Second Campaign Swing Through New York State
Jersey City dispatch says Gov. Roosevelt left on the Erie railroad for a second dash through New York state. Mrs Roosevelt will accompany him for part of the trip. The trip follows a reported break at the Fifth Avenue Hotel dining room.
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Jersey City
N. J
Roosevelt
Erie Railroad
New York State
Fifth-ave
Multiple incidents and trials reported across states
Dr. Unger of Chicago indicted for insurance fraud complicity released on $10,000 bond. Leon Palminccino of St. Louis bites Frank Gillardi's ear. Flagman Beech Creek wreck victim Win Riddell killed. Gov Stone to stump in Ohio. Willis Roland, Lyon Weaver and H H Weitz injured in Gothenburg Nebraska wreck. Fifteen hundred miners parade at Pond, Mississippi? for a monument to Saviour Lecocq lost in a strike. Tack the clipper in Chicago shears tone braids from two girls. J Arnold charged with embezzling 250000 in London en route there. Eunice Davis of Boston celebrates 100th birthday. Nebraska AG sues American Biscuit Trust. Saya Street restraints trade. Pennsylvania coal region fortifications linked to strike unrest. S Be Clark Pittston Pa killed.
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Dr. Unger
Chicago
Leon Palminccino
St. Louis
Frank Gillardi
Willis
Roland
Lyon Weaver
H. H. ‘Weitp
Gothenburg
Neb
Pond
Eunice Davis
Boston
Nebraska
American Biscuit Trust
Saya St
Pennsylvania
S. Be ‘Clark
Pittston
Billy Davis in the Jury Room
The Sun reports Billy Davis in the jury room as J. Sagalanski acted as witness. Higgins proposed an ordinance to tax all dealers in second-hand bottles with a large license. Higgins denies asking favors from Davis, who says he gave only a cigar and a glass of whisky. Prosecutor Pugh expects the special session to last until Monday noon due to missing witnesses.
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a.Cigar
Bs J. Sagalanski
Higgins
SUN
B Higgins
Pugh
Bryan at New Haven in Large Welcome Crowd
In New Haven on Saturday Bryan was greeted by about 7,000 spectators at the Second Regiment Armory with 50 policemen ensuring order. Despite rain, the hall erupted in a long cheer as Bryan began a speech, then he traveled back to New York for six evening addresses. W R Hearst hosts a dinner at the Hoffman House honoring Bryan and Mrs Bryan with 35 guests invited.
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New Haven
Conn
Bryan
Second Regiment
Yale
New York
W. R. Hearst
Hoffman House
Mrs. Bryan
Lighthouse keeper Fred B Walker commits suicide in same manner as father
In Jacksonville Florida on Friday Fred B Walker keeper of the lighthouse was found dead with a gun by his side and a note claiming he used the same method as his father Captain H B Walker who died by suicide in the same room in the same chair at about the same hour.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fred B. Walker
Walker
Capt
H. B. Walker
Young Holden Dies in Alley Crush Accident
Raymond Holden, 6, died after being crushed between a push-cart and a telegraph pole in an alley behind a drug company on W Maryland Street. He passed away Friday night at his home at 126 South West Street. Several broken ribs penetrated his lungs.
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Raymond Holden
Indianapolis Drug Company
W. Maryland St
S. West St
Death of William Marsh Rice Shocks New York Crowd
New York reporting chemist Prof Witthaus declares William Marsh Rice died of poison. Mercury and arsenic traces found, with mercury concentrated in kidneys. The case follows an embezzlement attempt by valet Charles Jones and lawyer Albert Patrick, each held on forgery charges.
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New York
Witthaus
William Marsh Rice
Chas
F. Jones
Albert T. Patrick
Rice
Yellow Fever Ravages Havana Hurting Trade This Winter
The Havana yellow fever outbreak has depressed business and worries merchants about winter visitors. The illness is more severe than last season with many American victims, though officials say there is no alarm. At peak, over 100 cases persisted briefly, and efforts to relieve the situation continue.
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Havana
Fisherman dies during Roosevelt parade viewing
Alexander C. Rogers a New York fish merchant collapsed and died while watching the Roosevelt parade on an October day. He fell into the arms of his friend Superintendent John McCullagh who had stood by him.
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New York
Alexander C. Rogers
John McCullagh
Four Fine Cloaks Stolen From New York Store
Detectives puzzle theft of four sealskin sacques valued at 800 dollars from a New York store during carnival week. Garments vanished from a display case and the method remains unknown while authorities withhold the news to aid the investigation.
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New York
Archaic Aztec Gods Unearthed in Mexico City Drainage Dig
Friday reports reveal statues of the god of rains the god of fire and the father of gods and men unearthed in drainage works in Mexico City. A public plan to fund underground research costing thousands of dollars targets a district half a mile square where the main Aztec temple stood.
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City OF
Mexico
God
Rains
Fire
Father
Gear vows to leave Kansas City if club moves to Washington
Kansas City star pitcher Dale Gear said on Saturday he will not remain with the club if it is shifted to Washington. He has arranged to secure a Western league franchise for Kansas City and will manage a team here.
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Kansas City
Dale Gear
Kansas City Baseball Club
Washington
Gear
Tuxedo Grove No. 31 Instituted by United Druids
Tuxedo grove No. 31 of the United Ancient Order of Druids will be instituted Saturday night by J. H. Haught grand secretary and Jacob Ruter deputy grand arch. The degree work will be by the local druids, starting with 50 charter members, meeting at Eastern Ave and Washington St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuxedo Grove
United Ancient Order of Druids
J. H. Haught
Jacob Ruter
New Grove
Eastern-ave
Washington-st
Hayes Quits Grand Trunk for Southern Pacific
Montreal October 27 Charles M Hayes general manager of the Grand Trunk railroad announced his retirement and acceptance of a position with the Southern Pacific railroad The change takes effect December 31 1900.
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Montreal
Charles M. Hayes
Grand Trunk Railroad
Southern Pacific Railroad
City Life Notes About Divorces and Local News
Mary Crago seeks divorce from Harry says Mary is untrue. May divorced George Leyendecker Saturday for desertion. Catherine Harrison granted divorce from Cornelius Saturday. Gov Mount honors Illinois arrest for Charles Farrington on seduction charge. Spruce Hills arreste d for burglary after saloon break in Maryland and West Sts. Bostock Zoo delayed opening with first trained-animal show drawing big crowd. Charles Wilson Chicago before Judge Daly on breaking into homes on Capitol Avenue last week.
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Harry
Mary Crago
May
George Leyendecker
Mount
Illinois
Charles Farrington
Ile
Indianapolis
Bostock Zoo
Charles. Wilson
Chicago
Daly
Dr. Bye
N. Capitol-ave
Bert. Brady
N.S .Capitol-ave
Sforka
Iron trust formed by Hungary and Austria dissolves
An iron trust of all Hungarian and Austrian manufacturers collapsed Saturday due to internal disagreements. Prices have fallen 15 percent as a result of the dissolution.
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Vienna
Hungary
Austria
Several Fishermen Drowned in Gulf Storm
A great storm raged over the gulf of Georgia on Wednesday and Thursday. A number of fishermen were drowned as a result of the turbulent seas near Vancouver B C.
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Vancouver
B. C
Gulf of Georgia
Grape Nuts Do Good Says Minister and Widow
An anecdotal tale extols Grape Nuts as a healthful food aiding recovery from illness and injury. A minister praises its effects on body and brain while a widow notes easier cooking with a broken arm. A burned child and a tired brain also benefit, prompting the writer to adopt Grape Nuts as daily breakfast.
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Newaven
Claret Flag Flies in Chicago Prosperity Parade
Crowds in Chicago on a Saturday march show anti McKinley sentiment with Bryan Stevenson pictures in Labor row and placards denouncing McKinley policy. Fights erupt near city hall as mayor's aide appeals for restraint while Bryan slogans dominate the automobile procession with supporters displaying Bryan imagery.
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Chicago
Bryan
Stevenson
McKinley
Harrison
Terrible Results In Letter From Capt. Griffith
In a letter to his mother Mrs Eliza beth Griffin of Indianapolis Captain E J Griffith Thirty second Infantry stationed in the Philippines criticizes Tagalo chiefs as selfish arrogant cruel and treacherous warning that power in their hands could lead to autocratic or oligarchic rule or even anarchy and riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Griffin
Indianapolis
E. J. Griffith
Thirty-second Infantry
Philippines
Campaign finances in Chicago parties report tight funds
At Democratic and Republican headquarters in Chicago leaders say they are hard up. Democrats receive small contributions, many from women, while Republicans claim to be dead broke though this may be exaggerated. The exchange reflects a strained pre election fundraising climate.
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Chicago
Democratic
Republican
Bryan
Senator Sullivan Denies Breach of Promise Claim
Washington dispatch reports Senator Sullivan denying Mai Lucy Leeten's breach of promise suit as an effort to smear his character. Sullivan says he rejected a proposition from Leeten and her advisers and that the case will not go to trial for six to seven months due to docket congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sullivan
Mai Lucy Leeten
New Orleans
Armour Consolidation Plans Boost Chicago Capital
Armour & Co of Chicago and the Armour packing company of Kansas City will consolidate within a week. The Chicago corporation’s capital will rise from 20 million to 35 million, with all stock held by family members except small shares for department heads.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Armour Packing Company
Kansas City
Chicago Corporation
Armour Concern
Under the Hammer Dewey Home Auction Rumor
Washington reports a gossip that Mrs. Dewey is displeased with the furnishings in the home given by the American people and that the entire outfit will be sold at auction.
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Washington
Steel Trust Returns Donation Value to Coshocton Plant
Judge J B Kennedy of Youngstown for the American sheet steel trust paid Coshocton’s Board of Trade 21408 dollars for lands donated to the Coshocton rolling mill company later absorbed by the trust. The agreement required the plant to run for 15 years or the donation would revert to the donors. The trust assumed the obligation.
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Coshocton
J. B. Kennedy
Youngstown
American Sheet Steel Trust
Board of Trade
Coshocton Rolling Mill Company
The British Horse Won at Hurstpark Turf Meet
The British turf clash at Hurstpark saw English bred Eager edge American bred Royal Firsh in a six furlong race. Neuman claimed the golf cup, with McCannon and Rett noted among the finishers as a crowd watched the turf event.
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Hurstpark
Eng
Mr. Neuman
Eager
J. A. Drake
Royal Firsh
Hurst Turf Club
McCannon Sode
Neuman
Tester Rett
Liske Eoger
A Pipe Dream
Washington naval officials reject talk of scrapping shipbuilding as ridiculous. Current plans include two battleships two armored cruisers and two protected cruisers under consideration.
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Washington
Presilver Jubilee Celebrated at Sacred Heart Church Indy
Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Palmer and Union Streets marked its presilver jubilee beginning on Sunday with a 9 30 a m procession from the monastery. Bishop O Donaghue consecrated a new main altar costing 32500 and a new organ. Very Rev Hugotinus Storff of St Louis preached. A benediction banquet followed and Monday mass honored deceased members. The German parish, established 1875, has 66 families and two connected schools.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Palmer and
Union-sts
O'Donaghue
Aew
O’donaghue
Hugotinus Storff
St. Louis
Franciscans
Francis Haase
Lion Cubs Scare Zoo Staff During Evening Fracas
A 3 month old lion cub escaped its cage at the zoo Friday as night workers arrived. The cub chased a nearby dog until Director Bostock calmer the scene and returned the cub to its quarters. Nellie the leopardess gave birth to four cubs Friday morning and ate one that evening before the others were rescued.
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Zoo
Bostock
Mr. Basteck
Nellie
Interlocking switch project to reopen Brazil crossing
The Chicago and Southeastern is installing an interlocking switch plant at its crossing with the Big Four in Carbom. Trains are expected to run into Brazil soon after being shut out for over a year due to a restraining order that prevented the crossing.
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Brazil
Ind
Chicago & Southeastern Raihway
Carbon
Here
Big Four
Carbom
Toledo Mayor Backs Special Election on Bridge Site
Toledo Ohio mayor Jones yielded to court order Saturday and called a special election to decide the location of a bridge in the city.
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Toledo
Jones
Fatal Wreck on the Panhandle freights collide near On ward
Two Panhandle freights collided head on at Onward in the Panhandle region. Fireman H. S. Smith was killed and several others injured in the early Saturday morning wreck near Logansport Indiana.
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Logansport
Ind
Panhandle
Onward
H. S. Smith
State News Briefs Highlight Tragedy and Incident
Charles Bennett of Winamac is found dead at home with a broken neck. Samuel Watts of Peru goes insane in a restaurant, attacks a clerk, and is jailed. Edgar Miller of rear Sullivan survives a house fire and finds his barn burned as well, suspected incendiary. Big Four freight passenger train wreck near Greensburg Knightstown injures Minnie Ross. Decatur youths plan Hand holders union to shield runaways from outside suitors.
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Charles Bennett
Winamac
Edgar Miller
Sullivan
Greensburg
Knightstown
Minnie Ross
Rushville
Emperor Hsu in Pekin Visit Sparks Paria Bays Rumor
A fragment from a Paria paper notes Emperor Hsu visiting Pekin and mentions Bays in connection with Paria rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Hsu Has ‘Te Pekin
Actor E H Sothern Forced to Cancel Play
Baltimore October 2 reports stage star E H Sothern who has played Hamlet at Ford's Opera House this week canceled his engagement due to a serious right foot injury. Doctors fear possible amputation to prevent blood poisoning and the actor endures excruciating pain.
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Sothern
Hamret
Ford
Gardner Confesses Before Execution in Ohio Case
Columbus report says Richard Gardner, condemned for the murder of six year old Ethel Long in Ross county, has confessed his crime and sought penitence after professing religion while awaiting his November 9 execution.
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Columbus, O
Richard Gardner
Little Ethel Long
Ross County
Walter Kerr 101 Dies in Aurora
Walter Kerr died in Aurora at age 101 years and six months on Saturday. He lived in the town for many years and his long life spanned two centuries of change.
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Aurora
Ind
Walter Kerr
Cattle and Hog Market Prices at Indianapolis Yard
At Indianapolis Union Stock Yards on Saturday receipts reached 353 cattle and 3,500 hogs with shipments of 300 and 500 respectively. Prices ranged from Good to prime steers at 1,330 pounds and up to Common to medium cows around 3.00 to 3.60 per 100 pounds, while hogs sold Good to choice medium and heavy at about 4.60 to 4.70 per hundredweight and sheep and lambs noted with mixed ranges up to 4.77 for good to choice lambs. Calves and bulls posted varied quotes in the 3.00 to 5.00 area.
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Indianapolis
Fieid Obenee
Ceee
Caives Co
Seeneaaeene
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Cceseesssee
Interstate Stock Yards Market Report October 27
Interstate live stock market notes receipts light with Saturday shipments none. Prices quoted for cattle include good to prime export steers 1359 to 1500 lbs average and good to prime butcher steers 1100 to 1250 lbs average. hogs quoted for heavy and light categories, and sheep and lambs with nominal receipts and limited shipments.
City Grain Market Wheat and Corn Prices Report
Wheat shows weak bids for No 2 Red and No 3 Red with fractional cents listed and milling freight noted in October. Corn remains steady with multiple white and yellow grades plus mixed lots. oats and hay also quoted with steady bids for timothy hay. Inspections list various car totals by grade and quality across wheat corn oats and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Hay
Chicago Markets Wrap Amid Parade Closure on Saturday
Chicago Board of Trade halted activities Saturday due to the prosperity parade. Butter prices ranged from 14 to 22 cents for various grades while cheese, live poultry, and eggs posted mixed figures across standard classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
I&e
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Eax
Alvord
Indiana
Towne
Holl
Hugh
Gonstables
Primrose & Dockstader
Teddy
Flagman
Riddell
Beech Creek
Stone
Will Stump
Billy” Davis
College Town
Young
Holden
Prof. Witthaus
Vana
Fish Man
the God OF Fire
Mexico City
K. C
New Grove of Druids
The
Grand Trunk
City Life
Marion County
Chas. Stuckmeyer
Catherine Harrison
Cornelius
Trust
Capt. Griffin
Bu’st
Lucy
Dewey
Steel Trust
Knuckles
Additional
Samuel Watts
Peru
E. Batly
Decatur Journal
Handholders’ Union
Decatur
Ee. H. Sothern Camcelsa
Baltimore
E. H
Union Live Stock Market
Gerber
Nicholas
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