Earthquake Hits Caracas Wrecks Buildings In Destruction
The Caracas earthquake of Monday afternoon left fifteen people dead and many injured. Churches, public buildings, and business houses suffered heavy damage. The United States legation was wrecked but occupants escaped injury. President Castro broke a leg leaping from the government building. A British legation guard was reportedly struck.
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United States
Castro
United States Legation
Legation
William Henry Doveton
Caracas
Female horse thief is Julia Gortner charged in Indianapolis
After a month on the run Julia Gortner of 331 N Capitol Ave was trapped at Harrell's livery on Susquehanna St by Detectives Asch Griffin and Bicycle patrolmen Bray and Losh. She allegedly hired a horse and buggy during fair week from Brown Hinton Son on Massachusetts Ave and did not return it. The buggy was stored in a barn and later recovered. she offered Harrell a commission to sell it and was lured into a trap using the stock yards. The arrest followed a staged phone plan and surveillance. Julia denied the theft and hinted another accomplice. A second woman associated with the theft remains at large.
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Julia Gortner
N. Capitolave
Harrell
Susquehanna St
Asch and Griffin
Bray and
Losh
Brown, Hinton & Son
Massachusetts Ave
Hanlon
Julia
Indianapolis
Elephants at Bostock’s Zoo Break Loose briefly
Roger the trained elephant appeared on the sidewalk with no keeper present. He snapped his chains playfully and roamed the arena before a monkey leaped onto his back. The animal then charged to the street but was led safely back to captivity. Bostock asserts the elephant is harmless and that attendants could have kept him from leaving.
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Bostock’s Zoo
Roger
McKinley Victory Promises Blaeherne Flats Expansion
Gen. Lew Wallace owner of the Blaherne flats at Meridian and Vermont streets plans an eight foot addition to match current height if McKinley is elected. He states Montgomery county farmers who backed Bryan will support McKinley this time.
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Lew Wallace
Blaeherne Flats
Meridian and
Vermont-sts
Meridian St
McKinley
Wallace
Montgomery County
Bryan
Engineer injured by steam on East Street bridge
D. W. West of 1116 Woodlawn Avenue, a C H and D engineer, was badly hurt Monday night when a valve cap blew off the injector and filled the cab with steam. He tried to repair the valve, was blinded by steam, and could not see the engine on the bridge. He was carried home in a carriage, Dr. Sutcliffe summoned. hip was sprained and bruised.
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D. W. West
Woodlawn Ave
Pogue’s Run
East St
Sutcliffe
Counterfeit Cascarets Warning Circulates
Fragmentary notice warns readers to beware substitutes when asking for Cascarets candy laxative. Coded lines reference imitators and counterfeit products, urging vigilance at druggists.
Republican Train Stoned Returning From Rally
A Vandalia train carrying 500 excursionists from Colfax was stoned outside Frankfort Ind at 1130 p m Monday. Two men were badly hurt Carl Carter suffered a serious injury from a rock to the left eye Arthur Hall struck on the back of the head with a rock and many others were slightly injured. Police and Vandalia officials vow to pursue the attackers with severe penalties to be imposed.
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Colfax
Arthur Hall
We Want Patriots Not Tin Soldiers in Philippines Parade
In Muncie Indiana a democratic parade featured a sign denouncing tin soldiers and calling for patriots. The display heated tensions among Democrats Republicans and ex Spanish war veterans who plan an indignation meeting seeking redress for the insult. A Toledo bank president William Eggleston is sued for divorce $16000 child custody with two women named as co defendants accused of using the wife's name. Clarence Russey nephew of Charles Neely returns from New York and says Neely is healthy living in luxury in Ludlow Street jail.
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Reyulation
William A. Eggleston
Toledo
Ella
Clarence Russey
Charles Neely
New York
Neely
Ludlow St
Lobster cactus blooms signal political fortune in 1896
Mrs. Deevan Pitt owns a lobster cactus that supposedly blooms in presidential years to forecast democratic success. It reportedly bloomed for 1840, 1856, 1884, 1892 and 1896 with Cleveland and Bryan's fortunes, while failing in other contested years, tying the bloom to William J. Bryan's 1896 bid.
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Cincinnati
The
Enquirer
Deevan Pitt
Cleveland
Harrison
Wm. J. Bryan
Dynamited House Wrecks Hollis Home in Ellwood
In Ellwood Indiana on Monday night Frank Hollis home was blown apart by dynamite. All windows shattered and a large crater left. Mrs. Pulley living with the Hollis family believes she was the intended target. Police continue investigation. In Richmond Indiana John Jones arrested for assault and robbery. Houck shows slight improvement but remains unconscious as inquiry proceeds.
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Ellwood
Ind
Frank Hollis
Richmond
Sind
John Jones
John Houck
Centerville
Houck
Wisslers mark 53 years of marriage in Indiana
Richmond Ind Oct 30 Mr and Mrs John M Wissler near New Lisbon Ind celebrated 53 years of marriage Mrs Wissler was Elizabeth Herr Both are in good health Their son 3B F Wissler edits the Richmond Sun Telegram
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Richmond
Ind
Sps
John M. Wissler
New Lisbon
Wissler
Elizabeth Herr
F. Wissler
Richmond Sun-Telegram
Indiana News Roundup From Various Cities
A string of local incidents reported across Indiana includes a bank president stricken with paralysis and a water company seeking to curb pollution of the Wabash River by Interstate Distilling. Others note illness in Washington, a dynamite attack in Alwood, amputation after a wagon accident in North Manchester, and a train collision near Denver with no injuries. Poisoning cases near Noblesville, a push for bar admission amendments, political visits by Tom Taggart and Adlai Stevenson, and a pumpkin crop boom in Delaware County are also mentioned. Additional items cover obituaries, marriages after injury, hog shipments to Cuba, railroad votes, a toll-house fire, and a severe train wreck near Princeton with multiple injuries.
Missing Girl Nora Belt Sought By Police In Lebanon Abduction Case
Police request help locating Nora Belt who disappeared from her Lebanon home. Allegedly taken or eloped with Indianapolis teamster Peewee Gullion who courted her despite parental objections. Belt is described as low and heavy set, about 125 pounds, wearing a white felt hat and blue dress.
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Nora Belt
Lebanon
Indianapolis
Peewee
Gullion
Sudden Accident Fatally Injures 14 in Hong Kong
An October incident near the Chinese governor's yamen fatally wounds 14 people and injures two others. Officials say the event was planned to harm the governor. Reform elements in the city suspect the Preath. they warn residents would defend Canton if an attempt to take the city is made.
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Hong Kong
Yamen
Canton
Local Notices and Obituaries Sketches From Indiana
Mrs. Nancy Ridgway, 98, died at New Castle. Jesse Shields, oldest man of Fulton County, called the poor man’s friend, is dead. Howard Duffy, Columbus, a well known businessman, stricken with paralysis. John Rice near Logansport took zinc thinking it was epsom salts. Vandalia railroad line improvements in Terre Haute and Logansport division. Indiana state Christian conference meeting at Muncie. Captain Willian J. Laces, Columbus, mentioned. Anderson Haymakers had a big time Monday night. May die.
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Southern Indiana
Azalia
Columbus
John Walsh
Big Four
Burlington Pike
Logansport
Harry Young
Fort Wayne
Edith Shultz
Mattie Miller
Jeffersonville
Anderson” Haymakers
Indiana State Christian Conference
Muncie
John Rice
Jesse Shields
Fultor County
Ferrell Appears in Court After Illness
Marysville Ohio October 30 Ferrell the murderer appeared in court Tuesday morning looking careworn from a jail illness. Defense counsel H L Cameron spent about an hour resuming his argument after Monday’s adjournment.
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Marysville
Ferrell
H. L. Cameron
Cleveland Predicts Landslide for Bryan in 1900 Election
Ex president Cleveland is quoted in a Times dispatch saying Bryan would win decisively the morning after the election. He cites labor and traveling men as for Bryan and notes sympathy for the Bears among Dutch in the Northwest. Cleveland rebuts McKinley reelection claims as mistaken.
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Cleveland
Bryan
McKinley
Republican Party
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakota
Iowa
Jones says Cleveland not promising McKinley support
Senator Jones of the Democratic National Committee clarifies that Cleveland’s Philadelphia interview and his Dickinson letter do not promise support for McKinley. Jones notes Cleveland expects Bryan to win and has not indicated any change in stance since 1897, contrasting with press interpretations. He says no one expected Cleveland to switch positions on the issues.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Senator Jones
Bryan
Philadelphia
Dickinson
Princeton
N. J
Reform Club
Chicago
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Grover Cleveland
Don Dickinson
McKinley
Planning a trolley freight depot for interurban lines
Promoters of several interurban electric railways plan a union freight depot with multiple sites under study. One option leases downtown space while another builds and rents upper floors. Freight loading at Meridian Street by Greenwood and Greenfield is disliked by merchants. spring should see Martinsville, Shelbyville, and Union traction lines in operation, shaping depot needs. The Indianapolis sanitary milk company delays site choice until depot location is settled, planning a milk plant in full operation by spring reliant on electric lines for shipments.
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Union
Anoer
Greenwood
Greenfield
Meridian St
Martinsville
Shelbyville
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Indianapolis Sanitary Milk Company
Wealthy women facing rising drunkenness in London
London reports a charity meeting notes that women are drifting toward general drunkenness. Dr Heywood Smith says inebriety is increasing faster among rich and well to do women than among poorer women, highlighting a sharp social divide.
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London
Charity Organization of London
Heywood Smith
Teddy in the Wet in Corning Roosevelts Visit
In Corning New York on Tuesday October 30 one thousand people endured a driving rain to hear Governor Roosevelt speak.
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Corning
N. Y
Roose- Galt
Engagement announced of Margaret El-
Baltimore Md Oct 9. The engagement in announce of Margaret el- is noted in a clipped item from the Baltimore paper segment.
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Baltimore
Margaret
Bryan is Beaten by Gold Democrats in New York
Gen Charles Tracey of New York, head of the national Gold Democrats, states Bryan is already beaten and favorable to conditions in the East. He claims New York favors the Republicans by about 100,000 and notes Gold Democrats remain united while some desertions occur among Bryan supporters. Tracey spoke at the Rockwood factory Tuesday noon.
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Charles Tracey
New York
National Gold Democratic Committee
John P. Frenzel
Tracey
Bryan
East
Gen. Tracey
Rockwood
Daughter of Montana magnate weds Baltimore society figure
The marriage linked the daughter of Marcus Daly of Montana to H Carroll Brown of Green Spring Valley Baltimore County, a notable figure in society and sporting circles.
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Marcus Daly
Montana
H. Carroll Brown
Green Spring Valley
Baltimore County
What Causes Deafness by Catarrh and Cure
This article explains deafness is often caused by catarrh of the head and throat and notes nine of ten cases relate to throat trouble. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe, inexpensive remedy without cocaine or opiate, claiming quick relief and improved hearing after use.
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Stuart
City Markets Indianapolis Provisions and Groceries List
An extensive 1880s style market listing from Indianapolis dated October 30 detailing prices for provisions, meats, canned goods, produce, nuts and candies, tea and spices, fish and game, dairy, seeds, flour and feed, oils, cheese, eggs, butter, live poultry, coal, and drugs. Includes specific items such as ham, bacon, lard, dried beef, sausages, dried beans, and a wide range of fruits, vegetables, canned fruits, and seasonal specials with per unit and per bushel or barrel pricing. Prominent entities include Reliable, Mtge, and various regional commodities.
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New York
Brazil
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal
Windsor
Ridgewood Extra
Yellow
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Singapore
Imperial
Oolong
Young Hyson
Lima
California
Johnson
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Frankfort
Carl Carter
Philippines
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Atricken
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George M. Allen
Washington
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Alwood
Clay Noftzger
North Manchester
Denver
Henrietta Wyant
Joseph Wyant
Kennett Wyant
Noblesville
State Bar Association
Tom Taggart
Adlai E. Stevenson
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Morday
Tom
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Margaret L. Cook
Wylie W. Cook
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Cuba
Daleville
Charles E. Helvie
O. J. Smith
1896
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Chas. C. Forbes
Henry Riesing
J. W. Kelley
Georgetown
N. H. Young
Expres Messenger
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Hong ‘ ‘Kong
Indiana Inklings
Nancy Ridgway
Newcastle
Howard Duffy
Vandalia Railroad
Willian J. Laces
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Teddy
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Kentucky
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