Campaign rumors and bets swirl around Indianapolis race
A traveling man bet on Trusler’s mayoral bid, lost on the conductor’s vote, and claims many Republicans oppose the ticket. Germans fear Nicholson law impact, while Taggart’s barroom ties spark renewed opposition. Rhody Shiel bets against Trusler as campaigns in Indianapolis grow tense and disorganized.
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Indianapolis
Ife
Ily. Trusler
Traveling Men’s Republican Club
Trusler
Taz Sun
Tus Sun
Board of Works
Denny
Taggart
T. Taggart
Good Citizens’ League
Brewery
Harry Smith
James B. Curtis
Rhody
Rhody Shiel
Corral
Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented Offered at Booth’s Stables
Repairs advertised at 205 East Washington with contact numbers 796 and 1061. Rates listed for hacks to Crown Hill at 2.50 and 3.00 dollars and Pall cab to Crown Hill priced at 3.00 dollars. Booth’s stables promoted services.
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C. F. Gordon
E. Washington St
Crown Hill
Crown . Hill
Booth
Four Coffins case proceeds with four selected counts
In federal court the Coffin case cent ers on four chosen counts Nos. 18 14 15 and 16. Louis Robinson testified again detailing overdrafts on May 28 1893 and other dates. The defense argues counts lack specificity and seeks days and methods of irregularities.
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Louis Robinson
Indianapolis National Bank
Cabinet Company
London Company
Indianapolis Plow Company
Veneer Company
U.S. Office Furniture Company
Boston
New York
Wooten Desk Company
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Mr. Carr
Mr. Winter
Government sues Homestead mining for 700000 damage
Drapwoop Sept 17 The government has commenced suit to recover 700000 dollars from the Homestead mining company for destruction of trees.
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Drapwoop
Homestead Mining Company
Nather food exhibit opens and city notices abound
A local calendar shows a food exhibit at Tomlinson hall from November 18 to 26 and listings of civic moves including the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons opening on Thursday. Reports note a diphtheria rise last month and steps by Sanitarian Wynn to curb it amid various local incidents and legal matters.
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Tomlinson Hall
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Capitol Ave
South St
New Jersey
Leon Hammond
Squire Lockman
Park and
Bedford-aves
J. H. Ranger
Mr. Johnson
Vincennes
Grace Cathedral
C. 8. Sargent
Blake
Prospect
A. B. Proal
Indianapolis Gas Company
Broad Ripple
M. E
Estella Hatwood
Alexander Hatwood
Brutus
Claude
Hattie Moore
John
Sarah Reynolds
Percy
Blanche Chevalier
Jas
Cora Little
Della Decker
Andrew
Allie Culling
Mrs. Milton
Dmaras
Wm. H. Rose
Mr. G. W. Johnston
Frank Moore
Harry Johnson
Bertha Tauter
MarRiace
Norbert Gunzburger
Delia Rosenthal
Ellis J. Sanders
Emma Palmer
John Lux
Lena Wurtz
Cornelius L. Garshwiler
Marisa A. Eskew
John George Theurer
Mary Simon
James L. Darnall
Margaret Cook
Charles Hardy
Ida Higenboihan
Murderer Lon Rooker Reflects From Jail Bed
Lon Rooker who killed his wife with a razor near 178 Rhode Island Street lies in a dark jail cell with a healing throat wound. He tells a Sun reporter he is sorry for killing his wife but blames Mrs Pees, claims intoxication and insanity, and vows to fight his case though facing possible hanging. Mrs Peel remains hospitalized recovering from injuries.
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Lon Rooker
Mrs. Pees
Rhode Island S
Rooker
Sun
Smith Block
Delaware and
Chiosts
Booker
Train derailment at Sharpsville injures passengers
A southbound Erie road passenger train on the Pennsylvania division derailed by an open switch at Sharpsville Tuesday morning. The wreck threw the entire train from the tracks and several passengers were slightly hurt, but no serious injuries occurred.
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Sharon
Erie & Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
Sharpsville
Brooklyn Man Shoots Sweetheart Then Kills Self
Charles Poole aged 28 of Brooklyn shot his sweetheart Jessie Curtis on a street Tuesday and then killed himself. Police say Poole had shown insanity recently from an injury received while yachting. The incident occurred near Sixth Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in New York.
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New York
Charles Poole
Sixth St
Sixth and
Seventh-ave
Brooklyn
Jessie Curtis
Poole
Missing Captain Seth Matthews Feared Harm After Disappearance
The city mourns a troubling unknown as Capt. Seth Matthews, 36, of Matthews station, Southwest of the city, vanished after leaving home with a large sum of money for business. Police notified, fears mount that foul play occurred and wealth may have attracted danger.
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Seth Matthews
Matthews Station
Insurgents Defeated Near Piedra in Cuba
Official dispatches report that 3800 insurgents led by a Cuban named Gil were defeated at Piedra near Havana on September 17. A large stock of dynamite, shells, and several rifles were captured in the engagement.
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Havana
Gil
Piedra
New Specialties for Pekin Seeks Night Show Highlights
The seventh performance of A night in Pekin is scheduled for Tuesday night with a new roster of specialty performers. Niagara Falls will be produced in fire. Wednesday night features the fireworks Trilby. Thursday night Niagara Falls returns and Friday night showcases a commercial traveler act.
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Niagara Falls
Trilby
Baltimore fires cause $100000 loss at two establishments
Fire destroyed Bagby & Rivers furniture factory and Broderick Bros junk yard in Baltimore on Tuesday, totaling about $100,000 in damage. The report notes political tension with Harrison Republicans opposing Trusler and a vow by John Bowius to boycott the next election, promising action if Trusler is defeated.
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Baltimore
Bagby & Rivers’ Furniture Factory
Broderick Bros
Harrison
Trusler
John Bowius
Indiana Governor funds Chickamauga ceremony in private venture
Gov. Matthews led Indiana's delegation to Chickamauga dedicating monuments to fallen soldiers. He personally paid for camp gear, transports, and relief for the event after a bungled 40,000 appropriation left 6,000 unobtainable. His private expenses reportedly exceed 1,000, with supporters noting a history of bearing costs for state shows.
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Chickamauga
Indiana
Matthews
State House
Chickamaugua
He's a Mark for Robbers L. Or Morrison Robbed Again
L B Morrison says a colored man in a brown suit broke into his rear 178 W New York street home Tuesday morning and stole a diamond pin collars underwear and a vest. He has been robbed four times in the last year including three gold watches and clothing. He reports police laughter and inaction despite prior burglaries and warnings to Splinn.
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L. B. Morrison
New Yor St
Morrison
Splinn
Langtry Divorce Expected In California Tuesday
San Francisco dispatch notes Mia Emile Charlotte Langtry known as Lily Langtry plans to file for divorce from Edward Langtry on Tuesday in Lake County California Superior Court. Grounds include desertion and failure to support wife and 14 year old daughter Jeanne. No common property and custody requested for the mother. Likely no contest.
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California
San Francisco
Mia
Emile Charlotte Langtry
Lily” Langtry
Will
Dunn and McPike
Examiner
Edward Langtry
Superior Court
Lake County
Jeanne
Butler’s Funeral Arrangements and Bar Meeting Planned
The remains of John M. Butler will arrive Wednesday at 11 30 a m from New York over the Big Four. Funeral services are led by Rev J A Milburn, William Jackson and Judge Walker. A bar meeting occurs Wednesday at 9 in the United States courtroom with lawyers from across the state expected. Gen Harrison is likely to attend and Hon Gil Shanklin has signaled attendance.
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John M. Butler
New York
J. A. Milburn
William Jackson
Judge Walker
United States Court Room
Gen. Harrison
Gil Shanklin
Scalding Water Scorches Mrs Cox at Home
Mrs H A Cox, wife of the City hospital engineer, spilled boiling water from a pot while tending to household duties Monday. The scalding filled both shoes and burned her feet. Dr. Thomas treated her. she will be unable to move about for several days. She resides at 160 Blakest.
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We. A. Cox
H. A. Cox
City Hospital
Thomas
Blakest
Indiana State Fair Opens With Print the Water Spaniel
At the state fairgrounds on Tuesday a large crowd enjoyed exhibits and demonstrations. Print the water spaniel powers a churn while crowds marvel at dairy, fruit, and grain displays, with many side shows and bustling activity throughout the grounds.
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Nabob
Indiana
France
Harmers
Ireland
Johnson
State Board of Agriculture
Patriotic Orders Convene in City With Large Delegations
National conventions of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America and Daughters of America sit in the city with about 200 sons and 50 daughters present. Delegates come from California to Pennsylvania, totaling 160,000 members. They plan unified laws, increased patriotism in schools, and flag salutes before officers are elected. Daughters host a Tuesday night reception at English's Hotel.
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Patriotic Order of Sons of America
Patriotic Order of Daughters of America
Indiana
English’s Hotel
Ocean
California
Colorado
Montana
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Man Fires Upon Intruder at Van Camp Canning Plant
A man entered the Van Camp canning establishment on Kentucky avenue at 7 near 7 o clock Monday evening. Watchman Pottage ordered him out and the intruder struck him, fled, and was fired upon as he staggered away. Police seek a wounded man in the neighborhood. In New York, Assistant Secretary Curtis remains. banks offer treasury relief, half a million in gold prepared for export. bond issue talk subsides.
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van Camp Canning Establishment
Kentucky Ave
Pottage
New York
Fall style hats advertised by Datton in Bates house
Driven Wells offered at 40 cents per foot while LZIL sun readers are invited to view fall style hats priced at $1.60. Datton the hatter promotes Bates house as the best value for money.
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Indiana-ave
SUN
Datton
Hatter
Bates House
Harmony Amid Republican Rally at Saratoga Convention
Clear skies welcomed delegates as harmony dominated the Saratoga convention. Debora Martin of Binghamton was named for the court of appeals slate and Morton’s potential presidential bid floated. Chauncey Depew emerged as a leading, conciliatory figure while Platt and others faced tension over the excise issue and local option.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Debora Martin
Binghamton
Court of Appeals and Reform
Lexow
Fassett
Coggeshall
Milholland
Bliss
Collis
Morton
Chauncey Depew
Wight
Thirteenth
William Brookfield
Lauterbach
Julius M. Mayer
Abraham Gruber
Colvin
Sherman
Platt
Warner Miller
Depew
New York
Quarantine Vessels Arrive to Fight Cholera Threat
Three ships reach Angel Island quarantine station from Honolulu and Rio Janeiro with exposure risk from Honolulu and the Orient. Officials fumigate vessels to prevent cholera importation as the disease spreads.
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San Francisco
Angel Island
Honolulu
Rio Janeiro
Orient
Strangler Arrests Grow as Suspects are Detained
Somerville New Jersey dispatch reports evangelist Johnson jailed for strangling Annie Beekman. He is joined by his wife Charles Tlamey Oliver Johnson and Jacob Lewis, all arrested after the initial suspect Monday.
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Somerville
N. J
Evangelist Johnson
Annie Beekman
Charles Tlamey
Oliver Johnson
Jacob Lewis
City approves 1896 appropriation ordinance and tax estimates
The council introduced a general appropriation ordinance of 873 703.07 for city expenses in 1896. Mayor's communication shows taxable property valued at 106 3738 240 and tax receipts of 895 811.57. Delinquencies considered, funds should cover municipal expenses. A street renaming plan starts Pratt Street northward and a bicycle ordinance for sidewalk riding when impassable is proposed. Garbage contract revised and a transfer of 1 405.21 from surplus to deficit funds authorized.
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Pratt St
Board appoints ten specials for state fair security
The Board of safety on Monday appointed ten special officers to preserve order at the fair grounds during the state fair. William H. Poirier, previously acting as a sub fireman, was formally appointed. The board will soon place a five thousand dollar order for hose.
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Board of Safety
Wm. H. Poirier
Dunraven Refuses Sail After Committee Decision
Iselin Dunraven letters released reveal he offered to resail the match while Dunraven declines due to the committee's adverse ruling. The item appears in a New York dated report with distractions including unrelated ads for hats and cleaning services.
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Dunraven
New York
Iselin-Dunraven
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Mr. Taegart
Wil
Brebels
Political Psp
Chickamauga Battisfield
L. OR. Morrison
Langtry
Butler
Merory
L, Elder
Patriotic Sons and Daughters of America
Benjamin
Chaunctcey Depew
Seaton’s
Pennsylvania- Gt
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