Brotherhood of professional baseball players to form new league
New York Oct 28. The brotherhood will meet at the Fifth Avenue hotel to begin league business. Six capitalists representing four clubs met at Windsor hotel to sign an agreement. Eight cities likely to join: New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago. President likely John B Day. other candidates unnamed.
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New York
Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players
Fifth Avenue
Brotherhood
Windsor Hotel
Brotherhood League
Polo Grounds
Brotherhood Club
Tmne
New League
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chicago
Tom Daly
Washington
York
John M. Ward
John B. Day
Josie Holmes Fights Removal Over Cincinnati Bank Scandal
Washington Oct 28 Spl interest grows over the bid to oust Josie Holmes former private secretary to President Harper from the census office. Despite protests from Cincinnati and influential figures like Murat Halstead Secretary of the Interior delays action while a district attorney’s letter cited bank fraud ties. Meanwhile a Newark woman Mary Nolan is treated for a swallowed eel mystery with mental distress and possible lunacy.
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Washington
Fidelity Bank of Cincinnati
Josie Holmes
Harper
Miss Holmes
Jean Holmes
Porter
Cincinnati
Secretary of the Interior
Cincinnati Bank
Ohio
Murat Halstead
Halstead
Herron
Misa Holmes
Fidelity Bank
Secetary of the Interior
New York
Mary Nolan
Washington St
Newark
Essex County Court For
Halford denies resignation amid land reform debate
Lige Halford states he has not resigned nor plans to, as the upcoming congress again addresses land reform. Mrs. Harrison plans a visit to the Walapakers in Philadelphia next week. Senator Mitchell of Oregon advocates subsidies for steamship lines. General Baum met with 1500 pension department employees Saturday.
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Lige Halford
Hunting Trip Chronicle Ends With An Ear Misfortune
A satirical hunting diary from Indianapolis reports a daylong excursion by a group of reporters led by a Hustletown hustler. The crew shoots quail, rabbits, and a tail, drinks hard cider, and ends with an ambulance ride and the writer resigning while offering to pay for an artificial ear.
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Tax Sun
Hustletown
Indianapolis
Gotza
Hustistown
That Settles It Responses From Republican Reps
The Tribune surveyed fifty one Republican representatives in the Fifty-First Congress on five questions. Ninety-three replies were received with 86 favoring tariff revision, 77 supporting internal revenue repeal or modification, 75 affirming national control of elections, only one opposing ocean mail service funding, and Heed as first choice for speaker with McKinley second.
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New York
the Tribune
Senate
House of Representatives
McKinley
Benny Curtis Emerges as Hoosier Leader in Capital
The Washington Post profile praises Bunny Curtis for rising as a young democracy figure in Indianapolis. It notes his role in the General Assembly and his authorship of a public works bill for Indianapolis that lawmakers passed but the Supreme Court later found unconstitutional. The piece highlights public support for the measure and the political upheaval seen at recent city elections.
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Benny
Washington Post
Bunny Curtis
Young Democracy
Hoosier
General Assembly
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Governor issues warrant for Emory Phillips arrest
Gov Hovey issues a Monday warrant for Emory Phillips on kidnapping charges. The case involves 12 year old Martin Williams taken from Council Grove Kansas by Phillips and his mother, who posed as siblings in Evansville Indiana before her death by suicide. A $5 reward for information on tickling cough or cold remedy appears in brief.
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Hovey
Emory Phillips
Kansas
Martin Williams
Council Grova
Kas
Phillips
Evansville
Married in Style Me Suicided Asks and Divorce A Brutal
Loxney Oct. 28 Prince Frankela Hatzfeldt wed Miss Clara Huntington daughter of C P Huntington railroad magnate in a private ceremony by Bishop Emmons. The couple honeymoon in Italy after a wedding breakfast at the German embassy. Also Burrs Oct 28 W W Wilson Union Pacific ticket clerk suffered $10 000 gambling loss on Saturday night.
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Loxney
Prince Frankela Hatzfeldt
Clara Huntington
C. P. Huntington
Brompton Oratory
Emmons
Paul Haizfeldt
Italy
Burrs
W. W. Wilson
Union Pacific Railroad
Local Divorce Plea Follows Westchester Convent Stay
Mrs Victoria Morosini Hulsham Schilling seeks a divorce after living in a Westchester convent and plans to return to her parents. Her husband, living as George Wilson in Astoria, faces a paternity suit over a German girl’s child.
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York
Victoria Morosini Hulsham Schilling
Westchester
Astoria
George Wilson
Colored voters struck from registration books at Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia on October 24 names of colored voters were removed from the registration rolls on grounds they were dead moved or unknown. Republicans call the removals fraudulent and begin legal proceedings to restore the names on Monday morning.
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Nchburg
Howard's Flight Threatens Near Capture in Kentucky
Louisville dispatch reports Will Howard and his gang in full flight on Martin's fork about 12 miles from Harlan County, with a pursuing law and order group gaining. Authorities expect Howard to be killed or captured soon, and the feud to end, while Howard might flee the country if given the chance.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Sps
Hardan County
Will Howard
Martin’s Fork
Harlan C. H
Law and Order
Howard
Law and Order Party
Lectures begin November six at Plymouth church in Indianapolis
Indianapolis launches a lecture series at Plymouth church starting November 6 with Robert Nourse, resembling Henry Ward Beacher, addressing John and Jonathan, followed by Robert McIntyre on Robert Burgos and Laura Dainty reciting with Miss Lufkin on December 4 and Nye and Riley on December 15. English gems and madrigals on the same date feature Prof. John Towers. The Y M C A course adds Cas Tillian troubadours, Frederic Villiers, Geo Kennan, the Boston Symphony Orchestra Club, and Leland Powers to the roster.
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Indianapolis
Plymouth Church
Robert Nourse
Henry Ward Beacher
John
Jonathan
Robert McIntyre
Robert Burgos
Laura Dainty
Frederic Villiers
London Times
Geo. Kennan
Boston Symphony Orchestra Club
Leland T. Powers
Multiple Probate and Court Actions Reported in City Life
The will of Christian Modthau probated, leaving all to his wife who is appointed administrator. Gov. Hovey commissions Jasper N. Davidson and W. M. A. Banks as frestees of Purdue University. Thomas Hunter found guilty of burglary. sentence withheld. Judge Howe grants guardianship for the Stapleton children. James and Emma Blair divorce proceeding: adultery proven. Several new corporations file papers, including Mayflower Mills and Park Place Natural Gas. Dr W B Fletcher plans a $15000 home for inebriates. Francis Murphy to aid statewide fundraising. The Ling Renovator advertised for cereals and goods.
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Christian Modthau
Jasper N. Davidson
W. M. A. Banks
Perdue University
Kelly
Grat
Rudz
Viola Stapleton
Howe
James
Emma Blair
Emma
Mayflower Mills
Fort Wayne
Greensburg Lodge KE
Vermillion County Saving, Loan and Building
Dona
Park Place Natural Gas Company
Anderson
W. B. Fletcher
Francis Murphy
Gas Companies Move to Collect Three Months in Advance
Indianapolis and Trust natural gas firms plan collecting gas bills three months ahead on October first January first and April first to fund extensive improvements. Factories using much gas face higher rates and Indianapolis will drop the 40 percent concession under ordinance rates. Superintendent Picket said advance collections protect the company after last year’s contract expirations. He denied reports of gas shortages, asserting better supply readiness than before.
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Indianapolis and Trust Natural Gas
Leves Manufactories
Indianapolis
Supt
Picket
Sunman Monda
Boy 14 Missing After Errand From Classical School
David Ward, a 14 year old pupil of a Classical school, disappeared after going on an errand Saturday morning. Relatives and police searched without result, with his description noting small stature, short pants, alice waist, and bright hair. Police report at the station escalated concern over possible harm.
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Davistarred
Petura
David Ward
Sergt. Taffe
LS W. Michigan-st
Four cases set for hearing before Judge Gresham
Four cases are set for hearing before Judge Gresham on November 7 in U. S. circuit court. They include Joseph Freiner against Miles and Scott, Woenezexet Rubber Company against Joseph Folley Taos, William Williams against John H. Barabert, and R Sophia Chase executrix against the United States of America.
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Gresham
U. S. Circuit Court
Joseph Freiner
Miles & Scott
Woenezexet Rubber Company
Jozeph +. Folley
Taos. Williams
John H. Barabert
R. Sophia Chase
Executrix
U.S. of America
Virginia Democratic Funds Shortage Cedes State to Maone
Washington dispatch reports Barbour chairman of Virginia’s Democratic state committee has not secured funds to run the party campaign and concedes the state to Maone. The claim comes amid preparations for the upcoming electoral contest.
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Wahone
Washington
Barbour
Virginia
Democratic State Committee
Maone
Points on Bash Bal and winter baseball updates
John Morrill holds a second option on four acres for the Brotherhood. Boston club to operate next year at the old stand, with Frank Islee signing to manage the Bostons. Indiana Hoosiers disbanded, players staying or leaving for the winter. Hines criticized as fielder, True notes his strong hitting but costly errors. New York World reports Brotherhood meeting on November 4 to organize league before conference with magnates. six capitalists from four clubs present. New York defeats Brooklyn 9 to 7. Crane wild, Keefe replaced. Lovett pummeled by Giants, Caruthers joins, Ewing catches Giants, Boshons for Brooklyn. New York leads the series by one game.
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John Morrill
Brotherhood
Boson
Soden
Boston
Frank Islee
Omahas
Bostons
Hossiars
Hoosiers
Rosie
Boyle
Seery
Denny
Journal
Hines
Nonor
New York Vworld
Lagua Magnotes
Windsor Hotel
New York
Brooklyn
Crane
Keefe
Lovett
Giants
Caruthers
Ewing
Boshons
Self-inflicted death of Edward Drinkut in Louisiana Street home
The 1 7 4 E Louisiana Street frame house scene shows Edward Drinkut, 31, found hanging from a curtain fastener after a Sunday night return from Brush electric light station. Relatives say legal troubles and a $5,000 lawsuit against Joseph Platt weighed on him. the coroner and saloonkeeper George Coulter reported the death. The inquest noted deliberate self strangulation with a pillow-slip and clothes-line.
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Louisiana-st
Edward Drinkitt
George Coulter
Wagser
Drinkut
Brush Electric
Pennsylvania St
Joesph Platt
Platt
Oxyporian a Antiquated Medical Term Emerges in Letter
A reader seeks meaning for oxyporian a term cited by Dr W B Clarke in a note on a passage. Clarke traces oxyporian to Greek origins from Hippocrates about 2300 years ago meaning quick in action and swift in passing, later revived in modern times by a New York planter and literary figure.
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W. B. Clarke
Hippocrates
Passaa
Bisine’s Wins World Report On Blake Stroke
Monday morning's World notes Blake suffered a severe stroke of paralysis at Main in eighty seven during which he penned his Florence letter. The illness also affected his wind, signaling a major decline in his health.
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New Yor
S World
Blake
Main
Rate roads honor long Indianapolis run and new tourist plan
The article notes a 745 mile run out of Indianapolis on the I and St. L division of the Big Four with 2514 mills per mile. It lists travelers departing for Hot Springs Seattle and Tacoma and discusses reduced California tourist fares. It reports leadership changes within locomotive engineers and remarks on dining car profits, then describes a Florida trade opening and a potential winter tourist ticket featuring a cross country route to Key West Havana and Mexico City with multiple return options.
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Indianapolis
Big Four
Mr. Pierson
Folower
Hot Springs
W. A. Scott
Seattle
A. Barrett
Tacoma
California
Cavenar
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Thec
Tom Taggart
Jacksonville
Tampa
Key West
Havana
Union Pacific Road
Echo Canon
Devils Slide
Mount of the Holy Cross
Fire Hole Basin
Rooster Rock
Wacor
Jessup
Waycross
Gulf
Vera Cruz
Mex
City of Mexico
el Paso
Las Animas
Col
Kansas City
St. Louis
Laredo
San Antonio
Huston
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Fort Worth
Little Rock
Hi Paso
Robbery Attempt At Post Office In Far West
In North Dakota on October 28 a second attempt to rob a post office left clerk Harry Melton with a bullet wound in his right arm. Melton fired on the robber as he fled through a window after being awakened by a dog. Gov detectives have been on the case. Melton has been jailed on charges of robbing the office and wounding himself to deflect suspicion.
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N. D
Harry Melton
Melton
Bhen
Hhs
Riot in Delhi Sparks Jewish Trade Clash in Mississippi
In Delhi on Saturday an armed mob attacked Jewish shops after a business rivalry. About 1,030 shots were fired, many stores were riddled and property damage occurred. Several Hebrew clerks fled the town amid 700 violence attempts.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Delhi
Swindler Posing as Woman Nets Hundreds Over Two Years
G Arnold, operating as a female pseudonym, was arrested in Chicago for a long running scam. He wrote to various men as a girl and took money to cover railroad fares for visits, but never made the trips. The swindle spans over two years and amounts to hundreds of dollars.
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Chrcaco
C. G. Arnold
Men and Magistrate in a Muddy City Court Morning
In police court Monday Benito Michel pretended to occupy Judge Frank in's seat at a marble wash-basin, but Justice Feistsman corrected him and ordered Prosecutor Wright to proceed. Cornelius McCarty faced his xth drunkenness charge and received 25 and 10 days. Sylvania Dugan pleaded guilty to excess mountain dew and paid $3 fine. Joseph Browning, accused of assault on Ed Zearing, pleaded not guilty as officers described the brawl at Washington and Delaware streets with Browning recounting the rounds.
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Sanday Marvest
Benito Michel
Frankin
Fei +tsaman
Denny
Benito
Wright
Cornelius McCarty
Agaiet
Sylvania Dugan
Joseph Browning
Ed. Zearing
Scheigers
Slate
Zearing
Washington
Delawarests
Browning
Zenning
Feibleman
Arrest of ex-convict for arson destroys house in LAPort
October 28 report from LAPort Sed. states Maatie Altach’s house of questionable repute burned Monday morning with an estimated loss of 7000 dollars. An ex-convict named Smith has been arrested for starting the blaze.
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Laportr
Maatie Altach
Smith
Stage notes among Pekin shows and Grand theater lineups
A sketchy revue of current shows and cast details reports Lloyd Breeze reviving Chaff, Ole Olsen’s Scandinavian dialect play, Casey's Troubles moving toward English's, and The City Directory at the Grand. Cast members include Archie Boyd, William Coller, Chas Reed, John Gilbert, Ignacio Martinetti, with Louis Warrisor in Pekin and the Bijou NY run recalled through a Chinese actor's comic routine.
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D. Lloyd Breeze
America
Ole Olsen
Northwest
Casey
Our Place
English
Kate Castleton
Jos Emmet
Oakland
Cal
St. Bernard
Ben Thompson
Maggie Mitchell
Chas. Reed
John D. Gilbert
Ignacio Martinetti
Louis Warrisor
Bing Binger
New York
Harrison
New Goods Daily Closing Out Sale at Arne Clothing House
Our buyer is closing out nopdy suits and overcoats at half value. We can duplicate any garment found in this buyer at immense savings. Call without fail at Arne Clothing House, No. 10 West Washington Street.
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Arne
West Washing- Ch-Bt
War on the Sundays Twenty Indictments and Arrests
The Sentinel reports a major Sunday liquor law crackdown after a week of pre election exposure. Deputy sheriffs arrested over 20 violators including Zapf Wagner Prigger Slaven Moran and Hoffbiver, with more indictments expected as the grand jury completed its session.
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The
Sentinel
Santipel
Zapf
Peter Wagner
John Prigger
Thomas Slaven
Pat Moran
Phil Hoffbiver
Eri Court
Roy P. O’neall
TANNER APTER BUSSEY AND POLITICAL CHARGES INDIANAPOLIS
Cincinnati dispatch reports a Washington movement to make Assistant Secretary of the Interior Bussey a private citizen. Allegations link Quay and Clarkson to backing the drive, claiming speeches funded by the Republican National Committee. Interconnected figures debate the charges as pressure builds on Bussey.
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Cincinnati
Republican National Committee
Abo
Tanner
Depa Ia
Quay
Clarkson Ley
Sey
Pol Cate
Dudley
Bussey
Indiana Fair Weather for Indianapolis Area
Local forecast for the 24 hours ending 6 a.m. October 29, 1889 calls for fair weather in Indianapolis and vicinity. Temperatures rise slightly as winds remain light and conditions stay settled. The Sun notes no unusual blocks to transit despite quirky phrasing in the forecast column.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
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