Murderers in jail plot escape from Covington jail
Covington Ky Sept 9 Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling confined in Covington jail after a daytime escape plot. Turnkey Maurer reports possible new evidence from the outside as authorities deny privileges. A woman’s warning tale linked to a spiritualist seance adds to the intrigue amid ongoing investigations and arrests.
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Covington
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Willug
Maurer
Jay
Seehys
George Kruse
Cincinnati
Kruse
Amons
Ageance
Ssruse
Jackson
Walling
Hill Weighs Compromise To Halt Chicago Ticket Endorsement
New York dispatch reports Senator David Hill staying at the Hotel Normandie as he presses Taromany and other leaders to back a compromise to prevent a split in the Democratic party at Buffalo. Delegates instructed for silver largely outnumber those uninstructed, signaling a likely Chicago ticket endorsement. In Republican HQs, activity was quiet with talk of victory in Kansas and possible continuity in leadership, while plans for the next state legislature move forward.
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David JB. Hill
Normandie-by- the-Sea
Hotel Normandie
Topeka
Kas
John J. Ingalls
Chil dren's Day At State Fair Promises Attractiveness
The State Board of Agriculture plans a lively Children s Day at the state fair on Tuesday September - with entertainment and education for the young. Libby glass works will exhibit while a World s Fair exhibit guide shows glass making from start to finish. Secretary Kennedy works on entries and preparations, optimistic the fair will surpass prior years. Reduced railroad rates from all state points will draw crowds and carriers prepare to manage the influx.
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State Board of Agriculture
Libby Glass Works
Kennedy
Board adopts improvement resolutions for sidewalks and sewers
Wednesday morning the Board of works approved multiple improvements. Cement sidewalks on Arsenal avenue west side from Ohio to Vermont street and on Ohio street north side from Arsenal to Hanna street. Clay street rolled gravel curb and cement walks from Meridian to Pennsylvania. Sewer on Charles street from Ray to Sycamore with rolled gravel. Singleton street brick walks and curb from Raymond to Morton.
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Board of Works
Arsenal Ave
Ohio
Vermont-st
Clay-st
Meridian
Pennsylvania-st
Charles-st
Ray
Sycamore-st
Singleton-st
Raymond
Morton-st
Ohio-st
Arsenal-ave
Hanna-st
McKinley addressed Ohio editors at Canton rally
Wire notes McKinley spoke to Ohio Republican editors in Canton on Tuesday night. Updates from the nation report John Z. Canon & Co. shutting down their Altoona lumber business, 1500 troops sailing from Spain to the Philippines to quell rebellion, and Colorado Democrats at Pueblo opposing fusion. Li Hung Chang to receive a grand Seattle welcome. Bryan notified of silver party nomination with a tepid speech. Arkansas majority tallies place at 75,000 though final results await. Reed in Maine laments campaign talk. Voorhees health denied. Carter plans to back McKinley while embracing free silver. Feed your horse Jakes Lustless Oats.
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McKinley
Ohio
Canton
John Z. Canon & Co
Altoona
Spain
Phillipine Islands
Colorado
Pueblo
Li Hung Chang
Seattle
Bryan
Ssilver
Arkansas
B. Reed
Limerick
Voorhees
Illinois Third Party Fight Over Nomination Sparks Angry Split
The report details Charles Fulmer’s anger over his gubernatorial nomination, Black’s defiance of a third party bid, and Bynum’s Chicago return as national party heads consider moving to the Victoria or Palmer House. Sewall’s possible withdrawal after the New York convention and Palmer Buckner portraits dominate Chinatown-style politics.
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Illinois
Bynum
Chicago
National Democratic Party
Palmer House, Chi
Watson
Bryan
Eleeters
Varios
Minois
Mr Black
Corocailion Wits Dn
Tne
Ren. Palmer
Aierpolis
Remein
Milinois
Blis Y
Pahmer
Lack
Seti
Mhaedis
Jefferson
Louisville
Palmer
Buckner
Forecast and Odd Injury Report From Indiana
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for six hours ending 8 p m with rain and cooler weather on Thursday. A separate item notes Alex Hess, clerk of the supreme court of Indiana, had his right middle finger amputated above the knuckle after a fish fin bite at Lake Wawasee, with fears he may lose an arm due to infection.
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Indianapolis
Alex. Hess
Supreme Court of Indian
Lake Wawasee
City administration frees silver club forms after push
The Democratic free silver club organized in the city council chamber with 101 names on the rail. Mayor Tateart shifted toward the Chicago ticket aided by his private secretary Bert Spencer, while several officials and appointees were absent or undecided. Street gangs led by Mike Burns and George Herpick joined, and a committee was set to recruit more city officials. The Marion uniform club planned to attend a Saturday barbecue at Seymour with The When band, escorting Senator Thurston, led by mascot Charlie Craig. Hardwood mantels, grates, and related items were mentioned in passing.
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City Administration Free Silver Democratic Club
Council
Court House
Tateart
Tagearts
Bert Spencer
Chicago
Board of Health
Col. Downing
Board of Works
Mike Burns
George Herpick
Marion Club
Seymour
Thurston
Charlie Craig
WH. J. Craig
Child Suffocated In Farm Silo Near City
Halsie Ruby Sapp six years old suffocated on Attorney General Ketcham’s farm north of the city. The silo pit, used for fodder, filled with gases, caused her death after she and Tuey Sketcham approached the pit while fodder was being loaded. Coroner Castor visited the scene.
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Halsie Ruby Sapp
Ketcham
Castor
Halsie Sapp
Ketch
Burglar Case Ties Suspect to Crreencestle Breakin
Detective Trernton picked up Rohier Amiun named Clee on Tuesday with evidence suggesting he is a burglar connected to Monday night entry at Dr Wan Civermain’s Crreencestle home. Clothing was stolen, a telescope and glassy device were found, and Thorntan Kohler’s associates are under scrutiny as authorities pursue links to Fimanapolis.
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Burgh
Sun Jd
Ehorlpens
Pan Br
Ton-St
Iechier
Crevucastle Authoriti
Kohler
Taohler
Fimanapolis Coun
Reward Case in Taos Over Missing Brother's Body
Judge Brown presided over the Huston versus Fallender reward suit in Taos about recovering Ben Huston’s body buried near the Jewish quarter. A headless body was found at Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, later matched as Fallender’s, and Huston claimed the $100 reward amid contested identifications and searches.
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Brown
Karvey Huston
Sam Falloailer
Sim
Taos
Ben
Fallender
Huston
Constable Cook
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Kallender
Medical College
Delawarest
Fluston
Local births and deaths and licenses in brief
The notice lists births for Kenning and Wilhelmina Binger, M and Mrs Cohen, August and Louisa Holtman, John and Cora MelIntire, Leonard and Stella Elder, James and Lizzie Fleece. Deaths include Bennie Hatfield, infant Marguerite, Mary Johns, Frieda Reming, infant Paris, Hua Beverly, Margaret Welch, Jessie Amick. Marriage licenses granted to multiple couples including Marion Blockit and Grace Tingle, Robert Russell Buchanan and Maria Parsons, etc.
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Kenning
Wilhelmina Binger
Summitt-st
Mrs. Cohen
Delaware-st
August
Louisa Holtman
Harelkast
John and
Cora MelIntire
Leonard
Stella Elder
Forest-ave
James
Lizzie Fleece
Bennie Hatfield
Minerva St
Marguerite
Mary Johns
Williams-st
Lagrippe
Frieda Reming
Market St
Paris
Tuxedo Park
Hua Beverly
Margaret Welch
Little Sisters
Jessie Amick
Marion, Bloekit
Grace Tingle
Robert
Russell Buchanan
Maria Parsons I ‘Aster
Albert G. Ledig
Anna Doreband
Edward Nowland
Sarah Martin
John Cahil
Mary Nealy
Shortridge Divorce Hearing Details Domestic Turmoil
The Shortridge divorce case continued in Judge Harvey's court with May Shortridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shortridge, on the witness stand. She described alleged abuse by her father toward her mother, including threats of jail or worse, and recounted brothers’ misconduct and alcohol-fueled violence that drove her from the family home on the South bart farm to Indianapolis.
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Jaye
May Shortridge
Mrs
William
Harvey
Wat
Southbart
Indianapolis
Sue
Malone
Miss Shortridge
Tom Gentile
Hex
Man Shoots Self in Despair Over Unemployment in Indianapolis
Joseph Lagle, 423 S Delaware St, a German from Evansville, died by suicide in his room after failing to secure work at Indianapolis breweries. He weighed about 200 pounds and had recently moved from Evansville two months earlier. A remark about being better off dead preceded the act. The coroner was notified, relatives in Evansville were contacted, and the Brewers' Union of Indianapolis planned his Thursday burial.
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Joseph Lagle
S. Delawarest
Lagle
Evansville
Ife
Airs
Roose
Whitsett
Agile
Fivansville
Brewers’ Union
Indianapolis
G-Day poll sparks Democratic gains in Marion County
Report from Democratic county committee rooms ahead of election day notes steady Bryan gains across precincts in Indianapolis and Marion County. Secretary Bruce predicts a Democratic landslide, while local meetings with John W. Kern and others drum up support. Rumors of cross party cooperation denied. county chairman Rochford and volunteers pressed to keep momentum.
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Democratic County Committee
Bruce
Bryan
Marion County
Palmer
Ithomil Democratic Committee
Indianapolis
Chicago
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
John W. Kern
Camp Gray
Cpevakers
Holt
Tate Democratice
Wallace
Delaware and
Waashington Sts
Grant
Lee
Rochford
Boy Hit by Street Car Recounted By Witnesses
Eight year old Michael McGinty living at 3 West McCarty Street suffered severe injuries after being dragged beneath a street car on South Illinois Street near the tunnel. The boy, a newsboy, was bleeding from a head gash and body injuries. He was taken home by city ambulance and remained in critical condition through Wednesday morning. His father is John McGinty, a fireman at Engine House No. 10.
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Michael McGinty
W. McCarty Sr
S. Tlinoisst
Michael
Spencer House
McGinty
John McGinty
No. 10
Mere Bad Men Reported in Park's Saloon Robberies
Detectives raided a room above Park's saloon at 196 N Senate Ave and questioned three men alleged to have attended the Labor Day festivities at Anderson. George Hubbard, Harry Kitz, and George Barns are accused of multiple robberies in Indianapolis. Hubbard is a prior burglary convict, Kitz linked to Charles Porterlian and Frank Woodward, and Barns described as a Chicago-area stranger. Police fear they may be involved in numerous robberies plaguing the city.
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Philadelphia
Continental Hotel
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Rhodius
Viotel Keeper
George
New York
Newton Woods
Hillside Ave
Grover Cleveland Woods
Ray Stevens
Stevens
Woods
Abe Nathan
Nathan
Trieselman
Leopold Hamlin
Kentucky
A. J. Treat
Bob Colbert
Colbert
Weteasday
Park
Senate Ave
Anderson
George Hubbard
Harry Kitz
George Barns
Hubbard
Kitz
Charles Porter Alian
Frank Woodward
Cincinlla
Barts
Chicago
Police
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Buffalo Conven
Tion
Sion
Democratic Party of
Y Democrats
Brooklyn
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Tor Guay
Llo
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Sound
Money Deagie
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Prince
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Jakes
Black
Democratic Gold Movement
Fulmer
Woo. Bynum
Palmer and Buckner
Gen. Palm
Mr. Bynum
Sewall
Jones
Mrr. Sewall
Strattan
Jne
M. Lilly
Tino
John Sapp
Little Halsie
Tuey Sketcham
Hassie
Greencastle
J. M. Lilly
Shortridge
Cley
Dr. Light
Broad Ripple
Ciara Sehuman Ladies’ Orchestra
Crown Paint
Ongvesentan Overstreet
Repumblican Eda
Franklin Evans
William Vanderwood
Grand
Police Corve
Tayanmcuerml
Board of Italy
Patterson
Strate Board of Charities
W. Washington St
J. B. McDaniels
St Fletcherave
Dipple
van Vwinckle
Big Tour Railroad
Byransville
Apolis
Little Michael McGinty
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