Lost at sea as fierce Atlantic storm wrecks vessels
Reports from Norfolk on September 12 recount a devastating Atlantic coast storm. The bark Norwegian ran ashore at Sagdha with several crew drowned, the steamer Ethel Hall damaged off Fire Island, the brig Packard sunk with cargo lost, the James wrecked on Frying-pan shoals, and Elk ashore with total loss. Total figure projected above a million dollars. lives lost uncertain but numerous.
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Atlantic
Sagna
Ethel Hall
Fire ‘Island
Packard
James
Elk
New Fork Democrats Convene in Buffalo for State Convention
Barraro reports that delegates arrived by train and attendance on Wednesday was the largest for a state convention. Hill’s name dominated chatter as a likely nominee, Jones expected to become lieutenant governor, and Cleveland’s portrait drew loud applause as the convention began its preliminary organization.
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Barraro
Hill
Jones
Cleveland
More Nurses and Money Nestled at Once
Jacksonville dispatch reports ongoing influx of new nurses and sparse money, with 12 deaths in a day and 48 new cases. Hospital discharges show some cures amid worsening weather. A separate item details a lawsuit against drink sellers over a January shooting, plus multiple minor court actions and a G A R encampment opening with remarks on charity and Gen Sheridan’s death.
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Jacksonville
Liquor Dealers Endorse Reform Amid License Debate
The Liquor Dealers group passed resolutions urging moderate license limits and strict character checks for all license applicants. They also voted to donate $1,000 to Jacksonville sufferers in a gesture of relief.
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New York
Bound Over for Trial in Cutler Post Office Case
Local matter involves David Bouna Over and David Dingley bound over by a commissioner in Van Buren on a Wednesday to await jury action. Reports mention charges related to a post office incident at Cutler, Indiana. Official details are incomplete in the fragment.
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Receiver Sought in Labor Signal Stock Battle
Thos Egan W Allred J R Bull W Johnson Michael Crosby Edward Allred Allen Jennings and J W Maher file in superior court for appointment of a receiver for the Labor Signal printing company Gruelle editor Bodenmiller business manager accusing mismanagement and lease dispute They seek annulment of the lease and a temporary injunction Gruelle counters that GOP managers back the move and vows to defend the paper in court scheduled for Monday before Judge Howe
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Labor Signal
Gruelle
Thos, Egan
W. Allred
J. R. Bull
W. Johnson
Michael Crosby
Edward Allred
Allen Jennings
J. W. Maher
Co-operative Printing Company
Thomas M. Gruelle
John Bodenmiller
Qruelle
Bodenmiller
Caress
Howe
Felony Cases Highlight Wednesday Police Court
Minor felonies dominated the Wednesday morning police court session. Todd Smith, colored, ex-reform school inmate, fined 25 dollars. Hugo Houser held for grand jury after waiving examination for stealing coat and vest. Arthur Ellis discharged for pocket-picking due to lack of direct testimony. William French and Judge Hamilton, both colored, fined 1 dollar each for fighting. Charles Carcon fined 3 dollars for jumping on a moving train near the depot. Railroads vow to curb moving train trespass after fatal recent injuries.
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Reform School
Plainfield
Hugo Houser
Marcus L. Ketrow
Arthur Ellis
Spearing
William French
Judge Hamilton
Charles Carcon
Destructive Flames Hit Patoka Stores in Gibson County
A Tuesday night blaze in Patoka Gibson County destroyed the stores of John Kingston William Harrison A M Jerauld and Co Newton Riley Riley Bros Jacob Johnson and Jacob Rikes. Losses run about 12000 with insurance about 6000. Fire started in King stone’s and laid waste a major Patoka block.
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Iod
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Gibson County
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Wm. Harrison
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Cal's Chestnut on Maine election impact at PrrrsBuRG
Cal Brize, en route to Columbus, stopped in Cal's Chestnut and called the Democratic outlook brilliant. He asserted the Maine election has no effect on national politics.
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Cal Brize
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Newton Gotthold Beac Actor Dies After Illness
Newton Gotthold the actor, long sick at his Sewickley home with Brights disease, died Wednesday at PierspurG. The notice notes illness duration and death location, reflecting a brief obituary in a local news gap.
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Sewickley
Volunteer Doctor Volunteers for Florida Service
Cincinnati dated report states Dr Mac Kenzie with yellow fever experience in South America has volunteered for Florida service, signaling medical support for outbreak response.
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Cincinnati
MacKenzie
South America
Florida
City Link Judge Howe in divorce and other city cases
Wednesday actions include Judge Howe divorce of Jes sie P Kiefer from Maurice M Kiefer for failure to provide. Mayor Denny to rule Thursday on cases against a trust company. Ed Donovan of Grand Ave ball club badly injured Sunday with inflammation and danger. Bates house natural gas display to begin, first to act, across the street with the words Hates House. Al Kerr again in custody for alleged swindle of Domestic sewing machine agency. Rev. Oscar McCulloch improving after illness, expects to resume duties soon. Judge Walker takes under advisement Merchants National Bank suit against Joseph Labraio over a fruit stand at Meridian and Washington. Trial of George W Ferrand for murder fixed Sept 20. defense by Gen John Coburn and O B Orton. self defense claimed. Darby Donahue on trial for burglary in Justice Johnson's court. alibi sought for time of safe theft at George W Stubbs office.
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Justice Johnson
George W. Stubbs
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Hoosiers Vanquish Beantowners in Ragged Game
In Indiana at Athletic Park the Hoosiers edged the Boston team in a low scoring affair before about 600 witnesses. Shreve and Buckley paced the Indiana battery while Clarkson and Kelly starred for Boston. Multiple innings featured defensive miscues and stolen bases as Denny Seery and Quinn produced key hits for Indianapolis. Final tallies show Indianapolis 5 Boston 3 with late scoring and defensive plays shaping the contest.
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Political Row Deepens Over Harrison Letter and Tomlinson Hall
The piece surveys reactions to Harrison's public letter on tariffs, with S P Sheerin and party leaders critiquing or defending it. It also details the Tomlinson Hall option held by Newt Harding, timelines for October and November, and disputes with Taggart over September dates. It mentions debates over imported voters, anti fraud measures, and Gould's continued letters to the Journal about a $2,000 reward.
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Marion County Campaign Opens With Vigorous Speeches
The Marion County canvass begins with both parties mounting a robust campaign, promising about ten speeches weekly by local and some outside figures. Democratic chair Tom Taggart and Republican Newt Harding jockey for influence, securing roughly half the available speakers as election day approaches.
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Tom Taggart
Democratic County
Newt Harding
Republican Committee
Lageari
Nord rescues 14 foot boat captain at sea
Captain Andrews, attempting a transoceanic crossing in a 14 foot boat, was picked up by the Nord. He reports the craft was battered, provisions low, and encounters with sharks and whales. He plans to try again next year, claiming shark encounters and a dramatic yacht salute defused danger.
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Andrews
Nord
Paris Green Suicide Tragedy Near Harlem Coal Yard
Barbara Sherle 17, died after ingesting Paris green in a suspected suicide. Her sweetheart Emil Schuler carried her eight blocks to relatives at One Hundred and Forty-fourth Street before Dr Meyer arrived. She explained she asked a druggist for relief from headache and feared a mistaken poison.
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Henry Berghoon
Firstave
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Hardling
Terrille Explosion: Ten Laborers Die in Montana Tunnel Blast
A giant powder explosion in the Wickes tunnel on the Montana Central line near St. Paul caused ten deaths and multiple injuries. A premature blast ripped through the crew as they worked, with some men blown to pieces and others badly hurt.
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St. Paw
Wickes
Montana Central Road
Fatal fall ends life of Kansas City G A R man
Cincinnati Sept 12 Thomas Keitts a Kansas City Grand Army man en route to Columbus fell from a Walnut house window at 3 o clock this morning and died from injuries. He was intoxicated and accompanied by his five year old son. Columbus Sept 12 In the G A R parade fully 70000 men lined the streets in one of the grandest spectacles in the country. Generals Sherman Alger Hayes and others reviewed the procession as Gov Foraker spoke at fireside gatherings.
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Peculiar Dilemma Shrugs Off Missing Wife Case
John Cooper vanished with his wife and brown house after a shoe purchase at Henschen's on Meridian Street. He reports losing track of the home, wife, and belongings, prompting Officer Kurtz to aid in a police search for the missing spouse.
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Henschen
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Oscer Kurtz
Political speech on tariffs and trusts in 19th century policy
Gen Benjamin Harrison addresses tariff protection versus free trade, tariff revision, immigration limits, trusts and pensions for soldiers. He defends a protective tariff as constitutional and necessary, warns against breaking tariff reform, supports treasury surplus bonds purchase, and calls for immigration checks and Chinese exclusion. Mentions party alignment, consumer effects, and wage consequences. Includes local notes on Civic Street Railway, Sixth Christian Church strife, Grover Cleveland donation denial, and a barn fire incident.
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