Heiress Clara Huntington’s Strained Bonds With Mother
San Francisco mourns for a daughter now a princess as a long estrangement unfolds between Clara Huntington and her mother Mia Prentice. Born in Sacramento to a grocer, Clara learned of her true parentage only at 14. Her legal adoption by Collis Huntington is unconfirmed, and German courts may bar her due to her father’s humble origins despite a princely marriage.
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Peculiar Case Baby Dies From Crying
In Memphis on a Saturday night five months old Julia Smith child died after hours of incessant crying. The infant slept in a cabin after the mother left for work. The baby cried from morning until supper, then screamed until 3 a.m. before dying from jaw muscle strain causing smothering. A physician attributed death to the child crying itself to death.
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Julia Smith
Police Court Clears Docket in Brief Session
Justice Feldlaman disposed of cases quickly. Sarah Washington received a continuance on a charge of stealing a keg of beer from Mays' brewery. James King was fined for cruelty to animals after his insanity claim was not proven by records. he was sent to the workhouse, with a guardian appointed due to intemperate habits.
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Sarah Washington
Mays
James King
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Runaway buggy injures Mrs South on McCain Street
Mrs South wife of the South house proprietor was thrown from a buggy when a horse attached to the vehicle ran away on McCain street. She sustained a dislocated shoulder and a badly bruised arm and was taken to 17 Virginia in Kregelo's ambulance.
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South House
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Weather forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis area
Local forecasts show rain and warmer for Indiana with cloudy conditions and rain overnight. In Kokomo, Jack Bassetti was sentenced to six years for the March murder of Elmer Ellis, with the case reported in Peru.
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The Foolier Man In Washington Nets Hoosier Praise
In Washington the Hoosier man gains attention as Captain Tom Ryan secures a treasury post replacing a prior Democratic setback. Harrison’s influence, Indiana politics, and the Lord did it banner prompt sharp remarks from Huston and others, while Hoosier clout and bank debates shape the capital scene.
Al Johnsons story on the hall brotherhood syndicate and Cleveland clubs
Al Johnson recounts the hall brotherhood scheme as he claims to know it after meetings with Ward Frazier Fox and others in Cleveland. He notes threats, duress linked contracts, boycotts, and predicts three new batters for Cleveland next season.
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Buck Ewing
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von der Ahe
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WHAT THEY WILL DEMAND Three Points to Be Presented
Pittspuro Hall Brotherhood outlines three demands for a meeting. They seek abolition of the classification system, revision of the sales system with fair purchase-price terms for sold players, and a four year limit on the reserve rule with freedom to sign elsewhere after term ends. Managers travel east Wednesday night to attend.
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Mules as the motor plan for Brightwood line
A Sun report outlines why the Citizen’s street railway will not use electricity on the Brightwood extension. President Shaffer says power will be animal, unless city heartline gains a larger patronage. contract terms and safety concerns are debated amid a growing anti-bob-tail car movement.
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City Wins Liquor License Case in Supreme Court Decision
The supreme court affirmed lower court rulings in liquor license disputes involving Charles A Buss and Wm. The court held the ordinance constitutional, allowing cities to regulate intoxicating liquors and adjust license fees. Judge Coffey and Judge Mitchell wrote opinions supporting municipal police power and the legality of amended acts. Frank A. leLaranga, recently in Chicago, was detained Tuesday night for insanity after resisting police during a disturbance. doctors deemed him insane, but he is a non resident and epileptic, hindering asylum admission.
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Mitchell
Vasa
Frank A. leLaranga
Chicago
Hedberg
Morrison
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Alford
The Gentle Rain From Heaven
A peculiar storm swept across the region starting near Fort Sill Tuesday, moving northeast to Keokuk Iowa delivering a heavy three quarters of an inch in short time. It then headed toward the great lakes, with Indianapolis and Cairo noted for rain, while New York saw only light precipitation and Prof Andrews avoided heavy rainfall.
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Cairo
New York
Andrews
Chicago prisoner claims Burke confession truth
State's attorney Baker of Chicago has interviewed prisoner Heffer in Winnipeg who says Burke confessed to him and is satisfied that the fellow tells the truth. The report frames Heffer as asserting Burke's admission and the Chicago official seeks confirmation of the alleged confession.
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Burke
Cheaper rail travel to greet southern tourist soon
The Cincinnati Bloomington and Chicago railroad filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state. The line would run from Dearborn county eastward then into Clay county, connect with the St Louis and Porter at Hebron. Eastern capitalists have invested heavily, with $10,000 of $4,000,000 stock already paid in, and November 1 marks new employer blue uniforms and brass buttons for the O J W workforce, spurring discussion among staff. One colored worker joked the buttons suit the trains but not the shoulders, deciding to wear them in.
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Clay County
Hebron
Porter County
Cronin Case yawns through Wed witness list in Chicago
The Cronin case produced little of note on Wednesday as many witnesses testified without new revelations. Dennis D Connor claimed Camp 20 affiliation and mentioned a minority report read in another camp. In Maryland, Miss Sarah Hall and her brother Lewis were convicted of incendiarism with possible death or long imprisonment as penalties.
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Mies Ali
Fatality Burned in Barno Fire At LaPorte
LAPORTE Oct 30 Mrs Wm Felton an insane woman locked herself in a barn and set it aflame on Wednesday. She was rescued but sustained burns likely fatal. Authorities report the incident as a tragic arson attempt with no immediate motive disclosed.
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City LIF meets Thursday afternoon at 74 N Pennsylvania
The City LIF, The Central W. T. UJ, meets Thursday at 2 30 p m at 74 N Pennsylvania St N E C Whitney appointed professor of mechanical drawing at Indianapolis Business University Laura O Donnell was buried by Judge Irvin Wednesday charged with stealing small items from Buima Salla but acquitted due to morphine influence Among Wednesday’s train passengers were Joseph Gant his wife and child Mr Gent unrelated to the advertiser on the patron of Gent s Clothing store has returned from abroad about five months and heads to Colombes Ind to see the new opera songs opening there which is described as the finest in the universe
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Boarding Room Wanted In City For A Young Visitor
A newly arrived man seeks a desirable room and asks local landlords to advertise. Contact Tae Son to place a ten word notice for three days about a boarding place in the city.
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Wreck on Lake Shore Wa waka causes injuries and confusion
Goshen Indiana October 30 dispatch reports a westbound Lake Shore vestibule and mail train No 1 wrecked at Wa waka after track spreading. About 153 passengers were aboard with conflicting reports of injuries though one account notes many injured. A special relief train with Elkhart and Goshen doctors arrived. the vestibule car likely saved lives. The wreck halted all trains and damaged multiple cars with two severely injured passengers reported in another bulletin.
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Fort Wayne Express Wreck Reported Near Beaver Falls
An east bound Fort Wayne express was wrecked near Beaver Falls with two people killed. A freight train broke down causing the express to be flagged and stopped, then another freight collided with it, resulting in heavy property loss.
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Erie Express Crashes Into Stalled Freight Train
In Oatesville Connecticut on October 30 the Erie express collided with a stalled freight train. The engineer was killed and six others injured seriously as wrecks spread across the two trains.
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Three Men Killed in Southern Railway Wreck
In Liberty Virginia on Tuesday night a Norfolk and Western train derailed on the Southern Railway line. One passenger and two trainmen were killed and many others injured.
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Liberty
Fatal accident buries seven at Sodom New York event
A great granite block spintered and fell at Sodom New York on a Wednesday morning, burying seven men under debris. Two were killed instantly, five badly wounded. Separate reports note boiler explosions at Bellaire furnace causing seven hundred thousand dollars in damage. Also mention minister Prem favoring New York for the world’s fair and a horse show opening in Chicago.
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Sodom
Grand Saturday program charms Pekin square
Louis Harrison and a 60‑artist company present Pearl of Pekin at the Grand Saturday evening with elaborate scenery and rich Chinese costume. The leading lady delivers catchy airs while the show avoids the usual sensational parade.
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New Goods Daily From Ar ee Clothing House
We receive fresh stock daily and offer closing out prices on suits and overcoats, often at about half their former value. We can duplicate any garment found in this city. Call Ar ee Clothing House, No. 10 West Washington.
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West Washingconst
WoolstonSues Adventuress and Conspirators in Loss Case
Boston October 30 Mrs Geo S Woolston files legal actions against Mrs Wells and others charging conspiracy to defraud her of property bonds and stocks valued at 6600 600 taken near Marshalltown Iowa She claims loss of husband and children and vows to fight through court battles to recover assets and protect her family
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Marswalltown
Miss Annie Overcomes Blindness Through Prayer at Mount Zion
New York news reports Miss Annie, aged 20 years since a childhood illness left her blind, regained sight after visiting Mount Zion sanctuary in Greenville. She had been totally blind for 18 years and required a companion to lead her outdoors. After joining prayers began last Thursday, darkness faded and she could see again by Sunday evening.
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Annies Urder
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Greenville
Temperance meeting at Seventh Presbyterian Church
An audience at the Seventh Presbyterian Church heard Francis Murphy discuss the proposed name for inebriates. A poor, elderly washing woman donated one dollar to support a shelter, her son in prison due to drink. John H. Holliday was named treasurer for the asylum fund. Speakers included Revs Hunter Rondthaler and Sawyer and Frank Kimball of Chicago. An overflow crowd attended the Sixth Christian church event.
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Francis Murphy
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Prisoner’s suicide attempt in Fris fall Cell
John McCatley McCauley, jailed for failure to post 200 bail in a peace case, attempted hanging in his cell late Tuesday night. He tied a torn blanket to the door bar and his neck. inmate Dick Wilson raised the alarm, and officers cut him down before dawn. On Wednesday Judkins released him from jail.
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Montana relief head cites hundred thousand in need
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mr Mar vin chairman of the Montana relief committees says there are 100000 people in want across the state and calls for aid. The brief item notes strain on resources and urges assistance from organizations and individuals.
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Montana Relief
Man robs cash drawer after café disturbance on Washington
A well known man, chased by Officer Hosvetiler, entered Prank Heffner's cafe on West Washington Avenue, forced a cash drawer, then fled after showing jewelry at a resort. Police distanced him in the first heat, with ongoing pursuit. In another item, Mia Davis in Niles was discharged on grand larceny trial amid sensational testimony about her mother and seven husbands.
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W. Washington
Hosvetiler
Niles, Mich
Mia Hsia Davis
Grand Jarcsny
Monroe
Bander
New Telephone Directory Inclusions Deadline Nears
The Telephone Company prepares a new directory and asks business owners to place orders by November 4 to ensure insertion. Manager JO L. G. Hove states the company will publish the updated telephone listings for commercial and residential use.
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Pan American Delegates Arrive for Hogsterdom Observance
Pan American delegates arrive Friday to attend a cultural gathering described with notes on nation representatives. The material covers Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, and others, noting leaders, climates, and peculiar facts as observed by philologists and reporters.
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