Senators Triumph Over Hoosiers in Sloppy Showdown
Washington defeats Indianapolis in a ragged game at Athletic Park. McGeachy shines with a fine one handed catch and key plays, while miscues plague both clubs leading to a high error count and multiple runs.
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Mack
J. Denny
Seery
Hines
Bassett
O’brien
Glasscock
Daly
McGeady
Buckley
Donnelly
Fuller
Hoosier Schoeneck
Burdick
Wilmot
Schoeneck
Whitney
Denny
Hoy
Myers
Tourdick
Hoosiers
Blank
MccGeachy
McGeachy
Wimot
Buckly
Daily
Indianapolis
Washingtons
Blanks
Senators
Washington
Robbery Pursued and Thieves Caught After Chase
Nashville reports say two masked robbers attacked contractor John Smith on the N and K road near Lancaster Monday night and stole $1,000. Smith fired, a chase ensued, and the culprits were captured nearby Corrigan's Jubilee.
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Nashville
John Smith
Lancaster
Smith
Sanford Released After Murder Arrest in Lafayette
Charlie Sanford, arrested with Burt White in the Willie Ellsworth murder case, has been freed from custody. The report notes deceased, suspect status, and pending undertaker display as fair week events feature new caskets and robes. Sanford has entered one of his black teams for next Thursday.
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Sanford
Lafayette
Ind
Charlie Sanford
Burt White
Willie Ellsworth
Undertaker
Hkrezgelo pWill
Conspiracy and murder charge in Troy Tennessee case
In Tennessee near Troy farmer Jack Riley was found dead with a shot to the head. His wife Mrs. Riley and neighbor Tom Condor were jailed on suspicion after her confession that they conspired to kill him so they could pursue their relationship, with Condor shooting Riley and both disguising the scene before alerting others.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jack Riley
Troy
Riley
Tom Condor
Condor
New Gate Rules at Union Station Begin in Indianapolis
A new gate policy at Union Station requires passengers to show tickets before entering the waiting area. Officials say the system is not fully ready yet but will be once trained staff are in place. Tuesday’s trains carried many excursionists, yet crowd handling improved under the change.
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Tnion
Union Station
Indianapolis
Sherman Spouts Against Retaliation Bill in Senate
Senator Sherman spoke against the retaliation bill arguing Article 24 of the treaty was not repealed and the president has power under the act of 1877 to curb Canadian fish shipments. He criticized U S discrimination on Canadian canals and said the issue was rushed to the president’s message without British reply.
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Washington
Sherman
Senate
United States
Rebel Prison Veterans Meet Again to Renew Acquaintance
The national association of ex-prisoners of war opened its annual meeting in Thomas post hall at 10 AM on Tuesday. Gen W H Powell of Belleville IL presided, reviewing the year's work. reports showed a flourishing society. Gen John Coburn spoke, a 2:30 PM recess followed, with afternoon business and a camp fire planned at Fomkinson hall.
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National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War
Thomas Post Hall
W. H. Powell
Belleville
John Coburn
Fomkinson Hall
Electric Light Plan Moves Ahead for City Streets
The public light committee finalizes the 600 lamp installation over central city streets. Washington street from the river bridge to the deaf and dumb institute will be lit, along with Cachusette Avenue and Virginia Avenue to Shelby Street, Indiana Avenue to West Street, Kentucky Avenue to Missouri Street, and Meridian Street from South Street to Seventh Street.
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Council Committee On Public Light
Sugar Trust
Washington St
River Bridge
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Cachusette-Ave
Virginia-ave
Shelby-st
Indiana-ave
West-st
Kentucky-ave
Missouri-st
Three-Headed Town in Areey Sees Contested Mayors
In Areey C Sept 18 three municipal heads exist. Mayor Shaw elected by the people remains in office while Mayor Edwards and police judge T H Williams were appointed by the council and forced into the mayor's office. Shaw may cling to office. his books were taken after an intrusion.
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Areey
Shaw
Edwards
T. H. Williams
Chinese and Opium on Batavia Arriving Soon
On board the steamer Batavia due here Wednesday are nearly 500 Chinese passengers, 947 tons of tea, and several hundred packages of opium.
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San Francisco
Batavia
Laird Brothers Trade Wives On Voyage From England
At Castle Garden arrivals of Mormon converts reveal a striking case of marital arrangement. John and Charles Laird, English brothers, each traveled with a wife, but Charles consented to polygamy while John did not. The two brothers agreed to swap wives during their voyage, with Charles planning to take a second bride from the party. Both men under 30, described as English farm laborers, not well educated but bright and capable.
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Old Country
New York
Castle Garden
Abram Johnson
England
John
Charles Laird
Charles
America
Democratic tours report rising party enthusiasm in west
Washington dispatch notes all Democrats returning from western speeches praise strong enthusiasm. Senator Voorhees reports large Indiana crowds and tariff debate interest. A state poll suggests over 7000 Democratic lead in Indiana, while Gen Lefevre hints at possible western gains despite Ohio uncertainty. Dick Townshend testifies before leaving for Illinois.
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Washington
Voorhees
Indiana
State Committee
Lefevre
National Democratic Committee
Ohio
Dick Townshend
Llnois
Woman Plans to Marry Suspect After Jail Visit
Nellie Caltner of Indianapolis called at the jail in Hamilton on Monday to see George Winfield the colored man in custody for shooting at Baggage-master McGarry. She says she will marry him, but Winfield likely faces a long jail term.
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Hamiltron
Nellie Caltner
Indianapolis
George Winfield
McGarry
Winfield
Gillette's Held by the Enemy at Grand Opera House
Monday night audiences enjoyed Gillette's Held by the Enemy at the Grand opera house with a strong cast. Esther Lyon and John Hannon replaced previous performers in key roles while Minnie Dupred and James E. Wilson received praise. The show runs through the week as Edward Hanford debuts at the Park in The Shamrock with strong audience reception. The Helen Musee reopened with new attractions and Gus Williams à la Keppler's Fortunes at English's.
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Gillette
Grand Opera House
Rachel McCreery
Gordon Hayne
Thomas Henry Bean
Esther Lyon
John Hannon
William B. Preston
Minnie Dupred
Susan McCreery
James EE. Wilson
Col. Prescott
Edward Hanford
the Park In the Shamrock
Helen Musee
Gus Williams
Will Copen
Kepler
Ex-Gov Foster predicts GOP sweep of northern states
In Colombo on September 18 ex governor Foster told reporters that Harrison will carry every northern state. He expressed confidence about New York New Jersey Connecticut and Indiana. Vermont he said is a better gauge than Maine due to gains in manufacturing districts and saw no risk of losing Northwestern states.
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Charlie Foster
Columbes
Foster
Harrison
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Vermont
Maine
Huston
Republican State Committee
Postoffice
Stuart
Democratic
Long Murder Case Sees Appeal Planned After Ruling
Justice Alford presided in police court as Mayor Denny was away. Eight of twelve cases were continued. Pickpocket suspect Thomas Minon left town after an agreement to depart by noon. Gaynor and Stevens received continuances on theft charges. The court overruled the motion for a new trial in the Long case and an appeal to the supreme court will be pursued.
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Justice Alford
Denny
Thomas Minon
Thomas Gaynor
Mary E. Winkler
John Stevens
Albert Minter
Long
Nother
Irvin
Supreme Court
Weather Indications and Advertisements Spark Indiana Brief
Weather indications show Indiana Fair region with tight showers in the north and stationary temperatures. Advertisements note new bedroom sets at Wm. L. Elder's.
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Indiana—Fair
Wm. L. Elder
Labor Signal Case Opened In Judge Taylor Court
In Judge Taylor's court the Labor Signal receiver suit and injunction against further publication were argued. Affidavits allege Gruelle and Bodenmiller conspired to seize the paper via an invalid lease, while defense contends lease validity. Deliberation by the judge was taken under advisement with possible appeal.
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Labor Signal
Taylor
Martindale
Gruelle
Bodenmiller
Co-Operative Company
Mornin Post
Edenbarter
Spaan
Train Collision Demolishes Freight Car Laden With Whisky
A passenger train on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad collided with a Lake Erie and Western freight at Hoopeston Illinois Tuesday morning. The whisky laden freight was demolished and one or two trainmen were seriously injured.
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Lafayette
Ind
Chicago & Eastern Inois Railroad
Lake Erie & Western Road
Hoopeston
Til
Peoria
Foreign Gleanings From The Press
Dillon released from jail amid chatter of Bismarck’s retirement and Carnot tours. Reports claim fifty Germans expelled from France as suspected spies. Don Carlos issues a manifest while asserting claim to the Spanish throne. Bismarck rumored to resign over imperial ambition and warlike policy. Parnell commission first used in London to mutual satisfaction. Albert Reiss mill failure at Leising Austria. London warns of Canadian trouble if U S retaliation follows. Quebec leans toward England over a union with the republic.
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Bismarck
Carnot
France
Don Carlos
Parnell Commission
Lonon
Albert Reiss
Leising
Austria
London News
Canada
U.S
Quebec
England
Dominion
Republic
Children Day Brightens State Fair Shows and Races
Tuesday at the state fair drew larger class entries as poultry and machinery displays expanded. Free admission for children fostered festive crowds with 3 year old trotting and 2 37 pacing races scheduled, plus premium awards for floral displays. A grand concert under D H Baldwin & Co. closes the day.
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Fremiume
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Herod's Troubles and Insanity Commission Probe
A commission investigates attorney Billy Herod after his confrontation with Mrs. Sarah M. Bruce over alleged withheld funds. Bruce harasses Herod, demanding $800 while a panel including Justices Feibleman Smock and doctors Hodges Toda questions Bruce's mental state. A separate note mentions Dr J Franch Mullen offering U S government service in yellow fever districts. A report from London notes speculation a joint Canada United States commission may follow the presidential election.
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Bruce
Kusine
Billy Herod
Sarah M. Bruce
Feibleman
Smock
Ffrench Mullen
United States
Tr. firandh-Mullen
Rio Daneiro
Argentine Republic
Jamaica
City Life Notices and Local Affairs
The city hosts a physio medical college opening with a public meeting at 2814 Indiana Ave. J C Shaffer becomes Y M C A president with 1 042 members. J M Whipple seeks divorce from Sara for cruelty. Zella Hughes seeks divorce and child custody from Lean der. Thirteenth Indiana volunteer cavalry reunion set in statehouse room 12. A 2 PM business meeting begins Tuesday. John Sullivan injured after falling from a streetcar on Virginia Ave. conductor allegedly did not stop. An old Mexican War veteran notes 279 peers at national reunion in Columbus. Atta Powder Co files for extension to enlarge objects to manufacture and store explosives. Elmont Reed arrested for counterfeit coinage. to face federal court. alias Ed Rice. A dying man found near Wood’s Livery near the Circle. later proved drunk. Broad Ripple gas company reports rising winter gas use. 21 wells supply line, four idle. plans to drill ten more. J T Cunningham and G A Quest and wife register at the Occidental. Quest member in Learitt Opera Co. Cunningham loses trunk and money. later detective Grady searches for Quests.
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Physio-medical College
John Sullivan
S. Olive St
Virginia-ave
Columbus, C
Atta Powder Company
Elmont Reed
van Buren
Ed Rice
Kregelo
City Hospital
Wood
Boardman
Broad Ripple Gas Company
J. T. Cunningham
G. A. Quest
Occidental
Learitt Opera Company
Cunningham
Grady
Panel photos best finish opens ground floor gallery
In the city a ground floor gallery showcases panel photographs with a best finish. Prices noted as three dollars per dozen, with Staple's 83S referenced in the display or inventory.
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Staple’s
Mlinolsst
Epidemic Toll Rises as Yellow Fever Spreads
In Jacksonville on September 18 the daily yellow fever report shows 52 new cases and seven deaths, pushing totals to 1 047 cases and 183 deaths. Rain and bad weather worsen conditions as the disease spreads into the colored population and Camp Perry volunteers increase relief efforts. Nursing corps arrive from several cities amid criticism of some Red Cross members.
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Jacksonville
Weed
Trout Creek
Camp Porter
J. H. Porter
Key West
Savannah, Florida & Western Railroad
John G. Jamison
New York
Mobile
New Orleans
Red Cross
Camp Perry
Neal Mitchell
Glen St. Marys
Weather forecast and court updates from New York
Blakely Hall interviewed Prof. Wiggins in Ottawa. Jacksonville is forecast for frost between Oct. 3 and 9 with cold autumn weather across North America. Moon perigee Mars and Jupiter alignments blamed for the chill. a quake warning is hinted but not detailed. In court, John Baty is found guilty of attempted assault on Myrtle Cottrell and sentenced to two years. Hugo Houser pleads guilty to theft with two years sentence after a later hearing.
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Wiggins
New York
Blakely Hall
Prof
Ottawa
Jacksonville
Bays
North America
Mars
Jupiter
Jackson
Ville
John Baty
Criminal Court
Myrtle Cottrell
Thomas Howell
Irvin
Hugo Houser
Irwin
Baty
Land
Houser
Sullivan in Fevers and Break Down at Rest
Rostow Sept 18. At 8 o clock Tuesday morning John L Sullivan was reported in a feverish condition. His ailment is not dangerous but signals a complete break down of his state. Natural Gas Fitters Rest work lower prices. Hayes Bros. RIE Washington-sty.
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Sullivan
Rostow
John L. Sullivan
Hayes Bros
Rie
Washington-sty
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