Prohibitionists Nominate City Ticket in Noisy Convention
The Prohibitionist city convention met in the criminal court room on Wednesday night and nominated Parson S. A. Haines for mayor and Bayless Campbell for city clerk. A police judge candidate, Samuel D. Laluse, and councilmen at large were chosen, with a platform urging petition rights and directing interest on school funds into the public treasury.
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Prohibition
Criminal Court Room
Judge Buskirk
Criminal Court
J. A. Lackey
Pleasant Bond
Dosen
Shiel
A. W. Hilliker
FT. McWhirter
J. A. Sims
Mollie Hay
P. C. Toolie
Luther Benson
J. A. Leckey
Cadi
Wyman J. Beckett
Tenor
Cad
A. Haines
T. Reed Wilson
H. J. Yount
J. A. Simms
Z. McWhirter
Jas. Bone
John Dubaugh
G. P. Kibbe
Ohio tariff fight frame in Neal campaign rally
Lawrence T. Neal democratic candidate for governor spoke in Newark Ohio denouncing the Sherman law and the McKinley tariff. He argued foreigners do not pay the tax and tariffs fall on consumers as merchants profit while wages lag. He advocated higher duties on luxuries and lower on necessities, labeling protection for American labor hypocritical and a fraud.
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NewArk
Lawrence T. Neal
Thurgeisy
McKinley
Yellow Fever Cases Hidden From Surgeon General Report
Washington Sept 14 Surgeon General Wyman received a dispatch from Dr Guiteras Brunswick Ga detailing an autopsy on a second cage of yellow fever. A death certificate for consumption hid the case. He also reported a third case of yellow fever a colored girl sick last Monday. Also noted is a great lumber fire in Bay City Mich burning John Welch docks one million feet destroyed. Loss estimated at 100000. Cholera death reported Ashton near Manchester England. New hat racks at WM Elder’s.
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Washineton
D. C
Wyman
Guiteras
Brunswick
Bay Ciry, Mich
John Welch
Robbed of Their Money on Freight Train Heist in Indiana
Four robbers halted a Cincinnati bound tourist party of twelve near Winslow Indiana on a Fort Wayne freight. They took cash from $20 to $35 and several gold watches, then forced victims to jump from the moving train. Several men were beaten and injured. W. Heigh of Erie lost a right arm, others from Akron Pittsburgh and Cleveland suffered severe wounds. Police were notified but the train had already departed.
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Vatrardiso
Ind
Winslow
Cincinnati
Chicago
Fort Wayne
W. ©. Heigh
Erie
C. M. Langford
James Hey
Akron
John Wade
Pittsburg
Himer Jones
Smallpox Crisis at Muncie Draws State Aid Request
Muncie faces a severe smallpox outbreak with nearby areas affected. Local officials petition Gov. Matthews to reallocate $50,000 from cholera funds for prevention, while attorneys weigh legality. Secretary Metcalf presses for action as residents flee plague areas.
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Muncie
Hare
Metcalf
State Health Board
Gov Flower Explains Why and Wherefore at Cortland Fair
Gov Flower told farmers at Cortland agricultural fair that panics recur every few years and that honesty economy and conservatism reinforce the credit system. He urged bankers in New York and other cities to commit resources to prevent collapse and predicted we will soon wonder why we feared.
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Flower
Cortland
N. Y
Cortland Agricultural Fair
New York
Business Improves Across Regions After Panic Eases
The World reports dispatches from about 1,000 western and southern towns with bankers and business leaders saying the panic is a thing of the past. Outlook is cheerful with factories restarting and money easier. In the south, cotton crops are heavier than expected and financing is available to move it. Collections are improving and financial bloom is easing.
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New York
Court actions seek damages and relief in mixed cases
Charles J. Williams sues Daniel Marmon and Francis Otter for 1500 as assets from a firm deed entered to Williams. Marmon and Otter allegedly partnered to draft a 40000 house plan. Rebel Inlow sues Citizens' street railway for 10000 over an Illinois street car incident causing injuries and distress among passengers. Rosa Moehrman seeks custody and 300 yearly support for her three children after alleging three years of cruelty by Charles F. Moehrman, including siphoning bedding with chloroform. Moehrman, a Big Four engineer, and spouse wed in 187% with three children: Cora, Garnet, and Ruby.
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Charles J. Williams
Daniel W. Marmon
Francis J. Otter
Dayton
Otter
Marmon
Ohio
Rebel Inlow
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
I[llinoisst
Third
Rosa Moehrman
Charles F
Cora
Garnet
Ruby
Moehrman
GRAND HOTEL TROUBLES Receiver bid ends with Taggart purchase
Albert Gall filed for a receiver for the Grand hotel amid overdue notes and a $10,000 chattel mortgage. Judge Brown delayed ruling as hotel directors negotiated, then at 2 pm the suit was dropped after Tom Taggart bought the property and settlements were discussed.
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Otto N. Frenzel
Haueisen
Geo. F. Pringst
Gall
Ayres
Brown
Grand Hotel
Jones
My. Young
Dayton
Bailey
Enidhe
Grand Hotel Company
Tom Taggart
Albert Gall
Grown
Coate
Tom Taggert
Leon Bailey
Taggart
American yacht wins Breton's reef cup race
London reporting the yacht committee ruled that the American yacht won the Breton's reef cup, a victory described as great for the American entry. The Britannia and Navahone dispute centered on the race against the prince of Wales and Mr Carroll. The Galatea had won the trophy in 1885.
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Pluribus Malam
Distemper Alpaca
Lonndon
Prince of Wales
Carroll An
United States
Crowds at Arkansas City registration face delays
With the Boomers ARKANSAS City Kas Sept 14 crowds at registration booths were larger than ever a hot stifling wind blew Thursday a dispatch from Secretary Hoke Smith denying the Cherokees to dig walls on allotments for crowds. Hundreds left discouraged at the outlook. Not more than half the people in line will be registered by night.
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Arkansas City
Kas
Hoke Smith
Ohio day at world’s fair and stock market notes
Thursday featured Ohio day at the world’s fair with McKinley speaking. American stocks were strong in London and later edged up in New York. Prague reports note suppression of five Czech journals. Julius Bernstein, a New York diamond broker, failed with liabilities around 60,000 and larger assets. St Andrews brotherhood convention convened in Detroit with over 400 delegates. A receiver may be sought for Lombard investment company under Kansas law amid stockholder disputes, assets about 10 million and 5 million invested in western farms.
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Ohio
McKinley
London
Wallat
Prague
Julius Bernstein
New York
St. Andrews
Indianapolis
Great Lombard Investment Company
Kansas
Western Farms
Unsolved coffin mystery tied to Henry Todd in Lafayette st
Henry Todd and family recount how a white coffin arrived with a stove order mixup at 375 Lafayette Street. Coroner probes whether the coffin hid a crime as Chicago health officials hint shipment from the city. Officials seek truth amid unclear lettering and telegram clues.
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Henry Todd
Lafayette St
Asa
Sun
Todd
Hlenry
Laura Jackson
Big Four
NJ Expressman
Jones
Wood House
Chicago
Windy City
Collin
City
Commissioner of Health
Expressman Jones
Tira
Colin
Beck
Impressive Rededication at St John’s Church Services
St John’s Church was remodeled and rededicated with a large audience in attendance. The interior received cheerful colors and marblelike pillars via painterly work, and entrances were made attractive. Archbishop Chatard led the high mass with notable bishops and clergymen assisting.
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St. John’s Church
F. 5. Chatard
W.G. McClosky
Louisville
John L. Spalding
St. John’s Academy
J. L. Spalding
Vaccination Drives At City Dispensary Amid Busy Week
The city dispensary reports a rush of young patients with 150 vaccinated this week. Children, many under five, lined up for shots as doctors noted the fear and curiosity of the youngsters. In New York Emma Goldman was released on bail, aided by Dr Julius Hoffman.
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Dr. Moffitt
Emma
New York
Emma Goldman
Jalius Hoffman
Murderous Outlaws At Del Rio Ranch
Mexican outlaws captured an American and his son at the Van Horne ranch near Del Rio Texas. They bound the rancher and cut off both arms with a hatchet after he refused to reveal money. His boy was killed with a throat slash. Two killers have been caught.
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San Antonio
Texas
van Horne
del Rio
Knights and Ladies of Honor Face Books Defalcation Rumor
The Knights and Ladies of Honor convention in Lorraine hall wrestles with a bookkeeping muddle after treasurer Frank D. Macbeth vanished. Dave Macbeth accuses supreme treasurer McBride of defalcation, claiming about 19600 improper appropriation, a charge McBride denies. Investigators report a possible 9000 to 10000 shortfall, while others defend McBride as innocent and blame Macbeth. The committee will present a full report Friday.
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Wonor Knights
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Seasion 1
Lorraine Hall
Frank D. Macbeth
Macbeth
Supreme
McBride
Mera Bosh
Carleton
F. Dudley
Cambridge
Mass
A. Lawson
Loulaville
H. S. Blatt
Elwood
Col
Ames G. Young
St. Louis
Sun
Order
Strike Odds Over Big Four Wage Cut
The source notes a looming dispute over wage cuts for Big Four workers. A conference between the grievance committee and President Ingalls in Cincinnati on Thursday is to decide if a general strike will occur. Supt. Van Winkle says Ingalls remains firm. workers threaten action while some officials expect no strike due to job scarcity.
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Big Four
Ingalls
Cincinnati
van Winkle
Washington Waifs in House Filibuster Over Repeal Bill
Republicans filibustered to block reception of the federal elections repeal bill in the House. Burrows' motion to dispense with committee calls failed, breaking a quorum as Voorhees asserted the repeal friends remain firm and would not surrender. Beecham's Pills advertise relief for overeating.
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House
Burrows
Voorhees
Friends of Repeal
Dr Simcoy s Medicine and the Democratic Campaign
Reports describe Dr Simeon Coy as a chief physician in a private room for party members and a "speaking campaign" plan by the Democratic city committee. A South-side open air meeting featured candidates Denny and Nixon under lantern light. Local police officials reportedly seek future street railway jobs as motormen after Oct 10.
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Democratic City Committee
Taggart
McGinnis
Simeon Coy
Tom Taggart
Coy
Progpact
Stateste
Denny
Nixon
Colbert
Capt
Quigley
Supt. Lewis
Street Railway Company
Moran Pardoned After Prison Term for Shooting
Gov Matthews granted a pardon to Martin Moran of Indianapolis for a two year sentence in the prison north after a August shooting of Tom Kane and Win Lee. The action was supported by Judge, prosecuting attorney and 180 citizens. Moran may be reunited with his newborn son after release.
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Matthews
Martin Moran
Indianapolis
North
Tom Kane
Win. Lee
Vivo County
Borns
Moran
Cain
Railroad M C A Columbus and lumber company organized
Reports of new organizational actions include the Railroad M C A in Columbus and a Crawfordsville area lumber company both formed on Wednesday. Other items note domestic dispute actions, court delays, tax appeals, and community fund drives amid unemployment.
Monuments 243 EH on Washington Street
Monuments 243 EH located on Washington Street listed for Aug. Diener with details readable in fragmentary OCR suggesting a notice or listing for a monument project or sale. Further specifics are unclear from the text.
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Washington St
Race to capture bandits after lake shore train robbery
Kelleyvinin Indiana Sept 14 Farmer Jerome Stansbury spotted a muddy rider among four companions claiming to seek food before heading to town to stage a wild west show. A posse pursued along Spring Grove road leading to a gun battle. One negro was wounded while others fled. two robbers believed to be local regionals remain at large as troops search wooded country.
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Kelleyvinin
Ind
Jerome Stansbury
Spring Grove
Allen
Lake Shore
Stansbery
Dye Benz
Stansbury
Litthe Lizzie
Lizzie
Marsha Hardison
Stansbury Farm
Stansbury’s
Hardison
Thos
Wilkinson
Herdison
James White
Rebels Shell Rio de Janeiro Amidst Six Hour Bombardment
On September 14 the rebel Brazilian fleet shelled forts at the harbor entrance of Rio de Janeiro for six hours. A woman was killed in her residence as the forts and arsenal at the city center came under fire. No U.S. vessels were in the area. the Charleston headed toward Montevideo.
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Buenos Ayres
Rio de Janeiro
Washineton
Thompson
Rio Janeiro
Gresham
Ertrance
Charleston
U.S
Rio
Montevideo
London
SPRHET CAR TROUBLES BROTHERHOOD TO MEET THURSDAY
A called meeting of the street railway employes' brotherhood is set for Thursday evening. Members express ignorance of the agenda as anger over recent turmoil remains unresolved. A committee may seek reinstatement if discharge of strikers is discussed.
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Tum Sun
Indiana Weather Forecast for September 15 1898
Forecasts indicate fair weather in Indiana on Thursday with cooler conditions and local rain possible on Friday. Officials expect a gradual drop in temperatures and scattered showers across the state, affecting travel and outdoor activities.
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Westher
Indiana
Garbage Collections Report Procedures
Householders should report failures to collect on regular days and incidents of incivility or overcharging to the city garbage collector. Contact Biver Avenue end of Kentucky Avenue or call telephone 74 for service issues and complaints.
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Kentucky-ave
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