Holmes the Fiend On the Charge of Murdering Benjamin Pitezel
Philadelphia court hears H. H. Holmes charged with murder of Benjamin F. Pitezel. Witnesses arrive from across the country, including Indianapolis locals, to identify items found in the Irvington house where Howard Pitezel was killed. Holmes appears defiant as he seeks to conduct his own defense.
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Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes
Court of Oyer and Terminer
HH. H. Wolmes
Benjamin F. Pitezel
Indianapolis
Irvington House
Howard Pitezel
Genjamin Pite Oc
Collision On The Hudson Involving Rivona And Chicago
The Rivona steamship collided with the Pennsylvania ferry boat Chicago as Chicago departed for Jersey City Monday morning. One or two minor injuries reported, upper works of Chicagos front end wrecked, hull narrowly escaped. Described as the river’s worst accident in years.
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Iver
New York
Rivona
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Jersey Cit
Miners in Coeur d Alene threaten non union evictions
In Butte Montana on October 28 the Miners union in Coeur d Alene country threatens to replace non union miners in the mines with union workers. Mine owners telegraphed the governor requesting aid and the governor ordered the militia under arms.
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Butte, Mont
Coeur’d Alene
Union
Banking Firm Plans Elegant New Indiana Bank Building
All documents for the transfer of the Bank of Commerce property to Indiana National Bank have been prepared. Plans for the new building are not complete yet, but the design aims for a costly, imposing structure with strong security, good ventilation, and ample lighting.
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Bank of Commerce
Indiana National Bank
Tine Sun
Anti foreign outbreak expected at Canton
Report from Hoxe Kone on October 28 notes a large anti foreign outbreak anticipated in Canton. Four hundred braves enlisted by the viceroy have moved there to participate.
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Hoxe Kone
Canton
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area Oct 29
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for colder conditions with freezing probable. The six hour period ends at 8 p.m. Oct 29. Monday night should be fair followed by a Tuesday with continued fair weather.
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Indianapolis
Altgeld declines U S Senate bid and canal entente talks
Governor Altgeld of Illinois says he will not seek the United States Senate. Britain pushes for joint control of the Nicaragua canal with the United States. Rev Myron Reed in Denver voices support for arming citizens to stop fraudulent voters. Bamberger Bloom & Co of Louisville reports liabilities of 1.2 million. A Sir Oliver de Guartas appears in New York aiming to halt the Vanderbilt Marlborough wedding. Driven Webs 4c Per Foot. a5 Indignant. Telephone 17Ji.
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Altgeld
Illinois
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
U. S
Denver
Myron Reed
Bamberger, Bloom & Co
Louisville
Crank
Sir Oliver de Guartas
New York
Montefiore society lectures aid Indianapolis children
The Phin? Montefiore society and the Young Men's Fish association of Indianapolis complete plans for their third annual lecture course. Proceeds go to the Indianapolis Free Kindergarten and Children's Aid Society. Highlights include Max Bendix quartet on Nov 12, Maurice Thompson on Nov 29, Dr Emil Hirsch on Dec 14, Eugene Field on Jan 16, Thomas Dixon on Jan 29, Frang Wilczek concert on Feb 12, Alexander Black on Mar 5, and John Habberton on finale.
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Montefiore Society
Young Men’s Fish Association
Medianapolf
Toamlinsen Hall
Indianapolis
Theodore Thomas
Maurice Thompson
Indiana
Emil G. Iirsch
Chicago
Chicago University
Eugene Field
Thomas Dixon
New York
Frang Wilczek
Wilczek
Mr. Northrop
Alexander Black
Jerry
John Habberton
Ilelen
Proportional representation urged by W D Foulke at Progress Club
Wm Dudley Foulke of Richmond spoke Sunday on reforming voting and abolishing gerrymandering. He argued courts should not decide apportionment and praised free list systems used in Berne and other countries for voter choice and party line recognition.
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Dudley Foulke
Richmond
Progress Club
Republic
Berne
Switzerland
Cuban Day Postponed At Atlanta Exposition
Dispatches report Cuban day at the Atlanta exposition delayed from November 6 to December 17. Governor Matthews says postponement is not his concern though friends fear it may derail the observance. Supporters urge a public meeting in Indianapolis and widespread sympathy for Cuba with calls for U S aid and Cuban independence.
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Atlanta Exposition
Gov. Matthews
South
Matthews
Cuba
State House
Atlanta
Sun
Indianapol
Omeman
Ife
Ohio
Tom O'Neil
Spain
United States
Uncle Sam
Craft
U. S
Castor
England
France
Benedict
N. Walker
G. A. Ft
Cal
Cavada
Casada
Cause of Freedom
Chicago
W. EH. Hart
Corea's king proclaims new queen and emperor title
Seoul dispatches report the Corea king naming a new queen and taking the imperial title. The heir apparent is sent abroad as envoy to America and England to remove him from the country and clear the way for the favored prince to ascend the throne.
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St. Petersburg
Seoul
Corea
America
England
Young Man Struck Father With Baseball Bat
Chas W. Hill lies injured in a dingy kitchen at 281 E Georgia St after being struck with a baseball bat by his 19 year old stepson Harry Vandevier. The attack occurred Sunday morning following a dispute over Hill's relationship with his wife. Hill's skull is not fractured but condition serious and may die. Vandevier is arrested and held pending outcome.
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Georgia St
Chas W. Hill
Harry Vandevier
Fill
Capitol
Ifill
Vandevier
Hill
Lill
George Less
Culver
President Cleveland to surprise friends with policy shift in 1896
A Wasuinator report claims President Cleveland will unveil a bold foreign policy change before the 1896 campaign. It predicts a vigorous Monroe Doctrine reaffirmation and rapid resolution of unsettled claims involving Honduras Nicaragua and other republics.
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Wasuinator
Cleveland
Congress
Jiondurus
Ofice
Nicargua
Deathbed Scene of Rev Ranger Pictured From the Pulpit
A memorial service at Christ church mourns the late Rev Ranger who arrived from Minneapolis Saturday. Bishop White conducted Holy Communion while Rev J Faude of St Paul delivered the eulogizing pulpit remarks. The church remained open to visitors on Sunday with a second service Monday morning.
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Ranger
Christ Church
Minneapolis
Bishop White
J. Faude
St. Pau
Mob Riots at Jail Over Sheriff Killings
A mob of 800 drunken men attempted to lynch Joe Martin who killed City marshal Schultz. They stormed the jail, guards shot two rioters, Henry Mutchler and Chris Mats, as they protected the prisoner.
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Tire. O
Joe Martin
Schultz
Henry Mutchler
Chris Mats
King of Ashante Ignores British Ultimatum
London reports the Ashante king rejects Britain's demand for the British agent to reside in his capital. An armed expedition sails inland from the Gold Coast next month with an escort.
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London
Ashantee
Great Britain
Gold Coast
Coal-Fire Vein in Afount Olympus Volcano Reported
The exploring party reports Afount Olympus volcano contains a coal vein ignited by burning timber. Melting snow pours into furnaces and fills the air with steam during the eruption analysis.
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Port Townsennd
Afount Olympus
Water levels at Curicano lakes hinder ships
Curicano reports lake waters at their lowest in years causing delays for shippers. Vessels passing the straits between the lakes lose four to five days, impacting navigation and commerce.
Vaudeville Acts and Plays On City Stages This Week
Weber & Field's vaudeville at the Empire this week features acts by Edwin Milton Boyle and a strong company presenting Mexico at the Grand on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Tuesday evening with a Wednesday matinee. Outcasts of a Great City continues at the Park from Monday matinee, with Friends also appearing on the bill. All acts set by experts. Jno. M. Lilly.
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Weber & Field
the Empire
Park
Edwin Milton Boyle
Mexico
Grand
Massacre of Armenians at Balburt Amid Atrocities
Constantinople reports a massacre near Balburt between Erzerous and Trebizond. A mob of 500 Mussulmans and Larzes attacked villages burning houses and schools and shooting residents. Women were outraged and burned, churches desecrated, cattle and property seized. about 150 killed. Three policemen were sent after the slaughter ended.
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Constantinople
Balburt
Erzerous
Trebizond
Ginushdagh
Immigration and labor terrors in American mines
In a harsh critique, a former congressman warns that long standing immigration laws have created a class of aliens unlikely to assimilate. He cites Belgians in Pennsylvania coal regions and coal barons importing workers, driving wages down and provoking strikes under threat of troops.
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Dymin
Pires Sun
Galaces
Jaidinna
Old Resident James Kelley Dies at 76 in Indianapolis
James Kelley, 76, longtime Indianapolis resident, died Saturday in St. Vincent's hospital. Born in 1818 in Limerick Ireland he spent years as a huckster across Marion Johnson and Morgan counties. Burial from St. John's Church was held Monday at 9 a.m.
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James Kelley
Indianapolis
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Limerick
Ireland
Marion, Johnson and
Morgan
St. John’s Church
Writ of superseders granted in Coffin case boosts bond
Judge Woods grants the writ of superseders in the Francis Coffin case. Bond rises from 5000 to 10000 dollars and Coffin is freed on bail pending the U S Supreme Court review of the appeal for a new trial.
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Woods
Francis Coffin
Mr. Coffin
U.S. Supreme Court
Pulpit Paraphrases Sermons At Local Churches
Rev Calvin Rifare preached to young men at College Ave Baptist Church urging self control against passions and avarice while Rev T I Coulias at Roberts Park Church defined true humanitarianism as total self sacrifice. Also a lemon tonic laxative ad promotes energy appetite and clear brain.
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Calvin R.lfare
College-ave. Baptist Church
Tisatan
Roberts Park Church
T. I. Coulias
Sunday Section 3 Violations Lead to Saloon Arrests
The Nicholson law sections triggered Sunday arrests across the city. Geo Pritchett and Geo Walters faced charges for liquor room presence and license issues. Judge Cox dismissed one case and fined Walters on two counts while dismissing the Nicholson violation. Officers noted quiet road houses aside from a bicycle club group at Brighton Beach and multiple saloon arrests tied to Sunday activities.
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Geo. Pritchett
Washington St
Cox
Geo. Walters
Walters
Wallace
Judene Cox
Nicholson
Brighton Beach
Mam Duunin
Wasmnesty
Henry Ostendor
Sirn
Titi
Fe Serub
Safthe Nicholson Oill
Pucsday
Fas
South African Mining Firms Face Downward Trend
Loxpos October 28 reports mining securities slipping as several financial firms show trouble amid a cautious market.
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Loxpos
Oet
Joyna's Population Des Moines Ta Census Figures
The state census reports a population of 2 007 000 with a projection of about 150 000 growth over the next five years. The figures suggest rising counts in the Des Moines area and nearby communities.
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Joyna
Des Moines
Alain
Senator Voorhees in the city and local notes
Senator Dan Voorhees visited the city on Saturday while Indianapolis railroads reported 21 608 loaded cars last week, breaking prior records. Various local items include a bogey accident, obituaries in Connersville, a child injury, theater plans, and musical events at St Pauls M E church.
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Dan Voorhees
Indianapolis
James Whitcominh Riley
Wome
Jason Brown
Town
Turple
Harry Weelorst
Stove advertisement notes city delivery and price
Stoves connected to any part of the city for 30 cents. Contact Frank Butts at phone number 1791 for service.
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Frank Butts
Reverend Heoffer Faces Bribery Allegations and a Pulpit Collapse
In Greenville Ohio on October 28 Rev. C. O. W. Heoffer, Republican candidate for the legislature, collapsed mid sermon after claiming a powder was given to him. Heoffer alleges a bribe request of 1500 dollars by Democrats to vote for a senator. The state Democratic committee reviews letters supporting the accusation as Heoffer continues campaigning in Ansonia next week.
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Greenville
CO. W. Hooffer
Ife
Hoeffer
Neiry
Heoffer
Lesoffer
Ansonia
BF. Anderson
Democratic
State Committee
Lieoffer
Darke County
Last Leap Bridge Jumper Callahan Dies at Hudson
New York October 28 Patrick Callahan the bridge jumper is dead after leaping from the P and R bridge over the Hudson Sunday morning. The 220 foot fall caused injuries including a chin cut two inch spine wound and blue blotches on limbs. He survived briefly then died at 11 25 p m.
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Callahan
New York
Patrick Callahan
Hudson
Insurgent Attack Scrapes Havana Captain General
Capt gen Martinez de Campos, escorted by 100 cavalry, battles insurgents on road from Cienfuegos to Santi Spiritus. His cloak is pierced by eight bullets and a bullet hits his saddle bag during the engagement.
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Havana
Martinez de Campos
Cienfuegos
Ciego de Avila
Santi Spiritus
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