Mayor Carter Harrison Slain In Chicago Home
Carter Harrison five times Chicago mayor was shot at his Ashland Boulevard home by Patrick Eugene Prendergast who then surrendered at Desplaines Street station. Prendergast said he acted after promises of appointing him corporation counsel were not kept. Harrison died within minutes as Annie Howard, his intended bride, awaited at his side. The killer, deemed insane, was held as investigations and a coroner's jury began.
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Carter H. Harrison
Ashland Boulevard
Desplaines St
Corporation Council
Patrick Eugene Prendergast
Harrison
Mary Hansen
Mr. Harrison
Prendergast
W. P. Harrison
J. Chalmers
Harrison House
Mr. Chalmers
Chalmers
Annie
Miss Howard
Carter Harrison, Jr
Preston Harrison
Lake St
Lrendexgayt
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McDonald
Starrison
City Hall
James St
Kraus
Soroner
Mitchell
Cook County
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Conrad Fuchs
San
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Congress
Europe
Chicago Times
Union of American Cities
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Chicago Herald
Infanta Eulalia
Annie Howard
New Orleans
Cleveland
Altgeld
the Herald
Patrick Prendergrast
Chas, J. Ford
Unity
Prendergrant
Mr. Ford
Democratic Party
Altweld
Council
WasHiIneTox
Meyor Harrison
Washington
Assassination of Mayor Harrison Shocks Chicago
The Chicago mayor Carter Harrison was shot amid chaotic scenes at the World's Fair. Officials and citizens reacted with horror, comparing the act to other historic political crimes and fearing violence and unrest in the city and beyond. Local leaders called it an appalling crime and urged order while noting the mayor’s prominent role and the anarchist links cited by commentators.
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Cleveland
Oroni Viet
Loxton
Harrison
Chicago
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Ortoni
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Supreme Court
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Lawsuit Targets Haughey Over Wrecked Bank
Still another sensational suit filed Monday targets Theo P. Haughey and Indianapolis National Bank directors. The American Press Association treasurer claims deposits of 1000 and 1360 were relied on from bank statements signed by directors. Accusations include proxies used to retain control, reduction of the office of cashier to clerical, and issuance of 20000 stock to director Pierce while only 5000 was paid. Co-defendants named include O F Meyer R F Pierce Harvey A Satterwhite and Schuyler Colfax. Attorney W V Rooker represents plaintiffs seeking 1500.
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Indianapolis National Bank
American Press Association
Aole
Eaadler
Haughey
Director Pierce
Prescott and Wines
O. F. Meyer
R. F. Pierce
Harvey A. Satterwhite
Schuyler Colfax
W. V. Rooker
No Hope for Us Senator Says Silver Men
Washington notes quote Senator Teller saying there is no hope for the silver cause as 70 senators gather to clear the deck for action. Amendments to repeal are expected to be disposed of between 2 and 4 o clock with House action anticipated Tuesday. Hunton opens debate followed by Morgan who criticizes the president over cloture and veto threats.
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Senator Teller
Senate
Peffer
Allen
Kyle
Morgan
Hunton
Voorhees
House
Uncle Isaac Gray Visits Town From Mexico
Uncle Isaac P. Gray, in the city Saturday, arrives direct from the land of the Montezumas. He sports a flowing mustache and enjoys good health while voicing complaints about how the Mexican republic has been treated by the U S government. He advocates repeal legislation expected to improve relations.
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Isaac P. Gray
Mexican Republic
U. S
Advertisement note on office desks and Chicago excursion listings
The item mentions office desks at Wm. L. Bider's and an advertisement for a Chicago excursion with listed times and dates. The readable fragments reference multiple trip times including 6st 27th and 80th, implying a travel promotion headline in this issue.
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Eee
Chicago
A Careful Accountant and The Heirs of Wm Johnson
The first distribution of Wm Johnson's large estate was filed Monday. It shows the testator kept precise records of every cent disbursed and every dollar loaned to heirs. Each heir with no advances gets 1000. those who borrowed before death lose 500 each. Some heirs may still owe after final distribution, balancing with those who received nothing.
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Wm. Johnson
Sailors Escape Shark-Ridden Ssaigone Wreck After Hurricane
The Norwegian bark Ssaigone bound to Quebec was wrecked in a hurricane on Oct. 20. Eleven crewmen aboard the Victoria arrived in New York Oct. 30 after abandoning ship in heavy seas and sharks. The vessel sank soon after they left.
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Norway
Quebec
Saigone
Victoria
Fire at City SUA Causes Property Damage and Death Cited
A Saturday night fire at 1818 Lilinois Street in City SUA caused $100 in damage. The funeral for John A. Whitsit was held at the family residence Sunday afternoon. Henry Walden, a Black man, was injured by a gun exploding near North Indianapolis on Saturday while improving. Thieves stole clothing and $155 from George EH. Smith of 63 N. EHaatst. Saturday night. George Kean, a saloon keeper, was fined $10 and sentenced to 10 days in the workhouse by Judge Stubbs for selling after 11 o clock on Saturday. Miss Sarah Palmer, once active in local musical circles and Christ Church choir, died in New Orleans last Sunday. The Y W C A state convention adjourned Sunday evening with farewell services at the Christian church in Irvington. Addresses included Mina Elizabeth Wilson of Chicago and Miss Agnes Hill of Toledo. John W. Redember was arrested in Lawrence township Sunday, brought to Plymouth. alleged to have defrauded Deery Implement Co. of about $1,400 via spurious notes. Philip Rappaport spoke to the Progress club Sunday on socialism anarchism and individualism, opposing Henry George’s theories.
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John A. Whitsit
Henry Walden
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Indianapolis
George EH. Smith
N. Ehaatst
George Kean
Stubbs
Sarah Palmer
Christchurch
New Orleans
Christian Church
Irvington
Mina Elizabeth Wilson
Chicago
Agnes Hill
Toledo
John W. Redember
Henry George
Capital steam laundry cuts skirt price to ten cents
In a money market note the Capital steam laundry announces a reduction in skirt price to 10 cents. The firm bills itself as a large and well regarded operation and offers prompt attention to all cars at Teléphons 1083.
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Capital Steam Laundry
Unemployed Committee Presses for Winter Public Works Push
The unemployed labor committee urged the Board of Public Works to continue sewer and sidewalk projects through winter, aiming to give work to hundreds. A large sewer from Noble to Rural Street and the Washington Street system work were highlighted, with contractors delaying due to scarce funds.
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Miuuuday
Lo Tum Son
Wildman
Herring
Labor Committee
Noble At
McCloud, Doe & Co
Port Huron
Mich
W. Washington St
Washington and
Noblests
Keyatone Ave
Greenfield
Health board appointments stir city politics
The board of health made rapid appointments including Perry Barnard as clerk and T Hudson as plumbing inspector with incumbent Judd resisting. New sanitary officers Frank Mattlock and Jose Shephard join amid Democratic appointments and Republican opposition. City engineer hires Howard Dill and inspectors Hollingsworth, Mellender, and others as sewer work awaits.
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Perry M. Barnard
Will Ripley
T. Hudson
Judd
Fred Horgt
John Hurty
Dava Frank Mattlock
Jose Shephard
H.T. Hudson
Mayo
Hi Board of Health
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Budson
Frank Mattlock
Denny
Perry Barnard
Health Board
Trusler
Board of Public Works
Howard A. Dill
Mr. Dill
Judge Walker
Charles P. Hollingsworth
Willia Mellender
Nordyke & Marmon
Johnny Dugan
Sullivan
Alonzo Hoss
Treasurer and auditor report due next Monday
The Knights and Ladies of Honor face a defalcation probe with C W Dudley to assume the treasurer’s post. The audit committee may report small discrepancies and the plan to hear the findings with the new treasurer. The order’s Supreme Protector Lockard will receive the report.
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McBride
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Supreme Protector
Lockard
C. W. Dudley
E. J. McBride
Dudley
Sun
Receiver Hawkins Predicts Low Stock Assessment Collection
Receiver Hawkins of the Indianapolis national bank says indications point to collecting not more than half the controller Saturday assessment. He fears a bad job and doubts collecting a sizeable amount for several weeks, noting some stockholders may offer good security while many cannot provide money or security.
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Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Sun
Three Suits Seek Fees From Rail Companies in Muncie Case
Three suits in federal court allege commissions totaling 85,000 for securing the sale of Muncie street railway property to Russell B. Harrison in February 1898. The John H. McGowan Pump Company of Frankfort asks the receiver of the Toledo, Kansas City & St Louis Railway to regard a 457 claim for a pump placed on railway property as preferred. The New York Security and Trust Company sues the Mackey Esbit Company for 10,000 on a note.
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Amos J. Walkey
Muncie
Citizens’ Street Railway Companies
Russell B. Harrison
John H. McGowan
Died of Lockjaw Attributed to Careless Nursing
Mrs Emma Davidson of 108 Maple Street died Saturday night from lockjaw. Two physicians failed to ease her agony. The husband, unsatisfied, asked Coroner Beck to investigate. An autopsy found the death resulted from careless nursing during confinement. a midwife attended.
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Emma Davidson
Maple St
Beck
Lock-Jaw
Murphy Crusade Closing Addresses City Audience
Tomlinson hill reached peak capacity for the Murphy crusade closing meeting. Mayor Denny and Police Judge StnbsS attended as Murphy delivered a brief welcome and joked about trusting Denny to a banquet. The evangelist shared poignant stories and praised Indianapolis as his future home.
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Tomlinson Hill
Lindsey
Myor Denny
Stnbss
Indiana 36 Hour Weather Forecast Ends Oct 51 1893
Forecast calls for warmer fair weather in Indiana with bright conditions. Expect clear skies and mild temperatures through Monday night and into Tuesday.
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Indiana
Park Theater Announces Week of Two Shows and Two Theaters
The Park theater offers two attractions this week with Martin Hayden in Held in slavery Monday to Wednesday and John S Murphy in The Kerry Go g and Shaun Rhue Thursday onward. Empire presents The south before the war in a paw garb with depictions of prewar southern life and colored entertainments featuring buck dancing and cake walks by white actors all week.
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Martin Hayden
John 8. Murphy
Kerry Gog
Shaun Rhue
South
Empire
Fis South
Jandin
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