Dispatch from Chicago Sends Shock to Harrison Camp
A Chicago dispatch reports a large crowd in University Park with Gen. William Henry Harrison addressing 2,000 Illinois visitors. Rumors swirl that a locomotive engineers brotherhood committee seeks to oppose Harrison despite Chief Arthur’s stance. Anna Dickinson will speak at Tomlinson ball. Fred Douglass campaigns for Harrison in Indiana.
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Gen. Harrison
Anna Dickinson
Fred Douglass
Richmond
Union City
Corporal Tanner
Indiana
John L Sullivan Dying Rumor Sweeps New York
Boston dispatch reports a rumor that famed champion John L. Sullivan is dying. Crowds surround newspaper offices in Ena New York as news of the alleged illness spreads, with hope and fear in equal measure.
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New York
Boston Dispatch
John L. Sullivan
Political union push stirs Windsor in Canada
A Windsor dispatch reports Soloon R. White M P for Essex advocates political union with the United States. The item notes public sentiment and the topic’s prominence in the area as the border debate broadens. Also listed are Masonry relief contributions totaling 306 dollars to Jacksonville fever sufferers, including Terre Haute lodges, chapters, and individual donors.
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Quixze
Windsor
Soloon R. White
Essex
United States
Sun
Masons
Jacksonville
Terre Haute
Martha
BE. Allen
Orleans
Ind
Perrysville
Smythe
W. Johnson
Masonic Relief Committee
Ten Cent Fare Steamer Line Suspended From New York to Albany
WIRE WHISPERS report a suspension of the ten cent fare steamboat line from New York to Albany. New York labor convention in session and New York to name electoral ticket. Senator Sherman’s Canadian annexation speech widely praised in Washington. A desperate outbreak at a women’s reformatory near Boston on Labor Day caused thousands of dollars in property damage and many injuries. Riot readers in solitary confinement now.
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N. Y
Albany
New York State
New York
Sherman
Washington
Woman’s Reformatory
Boston
Fitter Strike Expands Into Independent Shops In City
The gas fitters strike moves into self run operations as four men open a shop at 31 W Marketsi Ross block and announce plans to hire as many skilled workers as needed. They contend bosses overcharge and seek a sliding scale, while some strikers take jobs elsewhere. Political aims are denied by Horan Cannary and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Marketsi
Ross Block
T. J. Lorg
T. J. Hogan
J. H. Casler
M. C. Cannary
A Sun
Murray & Mosier
Pittsburg
Merkel and Murray & Mosier
Murray
Ritters
Henry Hudson
Hudson
Messrs
Horan and
Cannary
the Sun
Day of Reunions Brings War Veterans Together
War veterans from two three year regiments gathered at the county courthouse on Tuesday. The 13th regiment, with M. W. Ring of Peru as president, was unable to attend due to wounds. Vice-president S. D. Lees of Salem stood in, Frank Ingens1 was freed. About seventy five present. The 26th infantry, largely Marion county men, met in Judge Howe's room led by G. G. Ling and secretary David J. Smock. nearly 100 survivors reported. In Judge Walter's room the Second cavalry reunion followed, led by Alexander Hess of Wabash.
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Court House
Circuit Court Room
M. W. Ring
Peru
Virginia
S. D. Lees
Salem
Frank Ingens
Freeman
Judge Howe
26Th Infantry
Marion County
G. G. Ling
David J. Smock
South
Mississippi
Judee Walter
Alexander Hess
Wabash
A Lovers Rage Ends in Tragedy at Fair Grounds
Evansville Sept 19 A Princeton special reports Miss Downey the young woman shot by her lover at the fair grounds last Thursday died at 5 am Wednesday in agony. Her injuries prevent return home to Francisco. Fevered crowd threatens lynching Grubbs who incited the uproar. He is jailed here and guards will be doubled.
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Evansville, Inc
Princeton
Judge Howe divorces Felix and Lucy Shipp Tuesday
Judge Howe granted a divorce to Felix A. Shipp from Lucy A. Shipp on grounds of abandonment. Seventh cavalry officers elected and adjourned after reminiscing. Judge Irvin sentenced E H Noe Peal Feldt and John McCarty to four one and five months for petit larceny. State secretary issued charter to Mutual fire insurance company of South Bend. Henry Lockwood declared insane by jury. guardianship sought for his pension. Insanity inquest into Sarah Bruce halted after objections and notification issues.
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Howe
Felix A. Shipp
Lucy A. Shipp
Lucy
Seventh Cavalry
Harrison
Irvin
E. H. Noe
Peal Feldt
John McCarty
Petit Larcenic
Secretary of State
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
South Bend
Henry Lockwood
Sarah Bruce
Herod
I. C. Walker
Hustling Haughville Tragedy Prompts Crossing Safety Talk
The Board of Health in Haughville cites a neglected Michigan Street crossing as the site of a Tuesday afternoon accident. Mrs. Thomas Kelly, returning from shopping, was badly bruised by an outbound L. B. and W. train at 4 oclock. no bones broken. Haughville, formerly Holmestown, grew from a factory district named for Benjamin F. Haugh. Incorporated in 1883, it had 61 voters at founding and about 1509 residents last April. The trustees, now acting as a board of health, also note a band boys entertainment with a Clairmont excursion drawing crowds slated for Wednesday night.
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Statistics— Board of Health
Board of, Trustees
Haughville
Michigan St
Thomas Kelly
Holmestown
Haugh, Ketcham & Co
Benjamin IF. Haugh
Haugh
Seminary
Indianapolis
J. C. Cain
Board of Health
Band Boys
Clairmont
Bunting Thieves plan border expedition in Colorado rural strip
Lamar Colorado September 18 The large rise in horse theft by border desperadoes has alarmed the southern border. An expedition of border citizens is forming to invade the strip and capture offenders. Outlaws guard fortified camps and some joining this force are former Texas rangers.
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Colorado
Lamar
Col
Tesas Rangere
Midnight Wedding Sealed By Rev Dr McLeod In Connersville
In Connersville the marriage of R A Mecill and Belle Morris was solemnized by Rev Dr McLeod at his home at midnight. The ceremony occurred despite the bride's father's opposition and was witnessed by the parties, a detective, and two reporters. The couple had traveled from Minneapolis after a late license was obtained. they will live in Minneapolis. Separately, the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western reports washout closures endangering eastern routes between Scranton and New York after flooding.
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Mexicod
Dr. McLeod
R. A. Mecill
Phenix Insurance Company
Minneapolis
Mies Belle Morris
George Morris
Connersville
Morris
W. L. Rockfield
Poop
Miss Morris
Bates
Mr. McGill
Philadelphia
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Road
Lehigh Valley
Scranton
New York
Serious Charge Involving Legislator and Missing Daughter
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs. Hester Magee, an elderly Black woman, charging William Copeland a married Republican legislator with abducting her daughter who disappeared last week with no trace found.
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Cincinnati
Hester Magee
William Copeland
Copeland
London Press Reacts to Sherman's Canadian Question Speech
London's papers comment on Sherman's Canada speech noting mixed signals. The News predicts the Senate will likely approach the issue with an amicable compromise.
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London
Sherman
Senate
Baseball Notes from Hoosiers and Local Schedule
BASE BALL NOTES discusses Mr Boyle and his pitching style, ragged Hoosiers play, Seery’s stolen base push, Sun day as rival, and McGeachy growing popular. Seldom a game passes without his one hand catch drawing praise. Philadelphia team stay in Chicago prompts a rearranged game plan, with an exhibition at 3 30 pm between tail-end contenders. Travel offer: Only 10.50 to Kansas City via L B W Route.
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Philadelphias
Chicago
Washingtons
Days of Gloom in Jacksonville as Sea of Cases Grows
Jacksonville reports a sharp rise in yellow fever figures with 156 new cases and 20 deaths by noon Wednesday, bringing totals to 1,213 cases and 174 deaths. The city endures heat, fear, and strained medical staff as refugees face travel bans and Camp Perry issues. A Boston visitor’s account condemns tents and conditions, urging reforms while noting racial tensions and public distress.
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Jacksonville
Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury
Atlantic
Anderson
Camp Perry
Boston
Young Pollard
Camperry
Dr. Hamilton
New Railroad Project from Richmond to College Corner
Articles of incorporation for the Richmond College Corner Cincinnati railroad were filed with the secretary of state. Capital stock is $250,000. The line will run seventeen miles from Richmond to College Corner. Two thieves bound over. Curacao September 19. Jeweler Rosenthal, a fence operator, and Goldman who testified against him, were bound over to the grand jury.
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Richmond, College Corner
Cincinnati Railroad Company
Richmond
College Corner
Curiaco
Rosenthal
Goldman
General Strike Expected in Belleville District Oct 1
A general strike of Belleville district workers is anticipated October 1 over a wage dispute. The report notes rising unrest among winners in the area amid stalled wage negotiations and planned labor action. Weather brief mentions Indiana. slight warmth expected with fair conditions.
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Louis
Belleville
Senators Take Second Game With Easy Grace At Indianapolis
In Athletic Park Indianapolis on Sept 18 Washington and Indianapolis played a second game. Healy and Daily anchored the Hoosier battery with Keefe and Mack for the Senators. Bassett and Daly stood out as sharp fielders and runners. Daily doubled and McGeachy scored on Meyers assist. Hoosiers suffered a bruising hit when Hines was struck in the breast and Daly cracked three hits, while Glasscock aided in many outs. Final notes recount Pittsburg, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia results and Detroit games with Athletics.
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Senators
Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Washington
Healy
Daily
Hoosier Battery
Keefe
Mack
Glasscock
Hoy
Meyers
Daly
O’brien
Paulus Hines
Hoosiers
Denny
Myers
Seery
Hines
Bassett
McGeachy
Donnelly
Fuller
Wilmot
Jack
Connelly
Schoeneck
Blank
Leery
Hoosier McGeachy
J. Denny
Seer
Navy
Valentine
Hoosier Daily
Wilmnot
Schoenesk
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Association
Cincinnati
Athletics
Two Moonshiners Shot By U S Deputies in Arkansas
In Hot Springs Arkansas on September 19 two moonshiners Ted Bates and John Gressam were shot dead near Backbone Mountain Clark county. Deputies Bates and Gressam had been pursued after raids disrupted their illicit operation three miles north of Black Springs in Montgomery county.
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United States
Hot Springs
Ark
Guthrie
Butt
Black Springs
Montgomery County
Backbone Mountain
Clark County
Ted Bates
John Gressam
Bates
Gressam
Kepplers Fortunes at Indianapolis with Williams as Kepplier
In Indianapolis Tuesday evening Gus Williams, a clever German comedian, starred in Keppler s Fortunes as Albert Kepplier. The show features Williams novelty songs and burlesque piano solos. Miss Lillian Elma shines in Marguerite. The run continues through Friday before The Squire of Leedsville replaces it. Special rounds trip fare from Cincinnati Sept 22 via the Old Reliable line with 2.50 price, chair cars and late departures.
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Keppler
Indianapolis
Gus Williams
Albert Kepplier
Williams
Lillian Elma
Marguerite
Leedsville
Cincinnati
Babylon
Cor. Clinois St
Kentucky-ave
Union Station
Fisher
Gen
Indiana's Big Show at State Fair Opens in Glory
Crowds flock to the state fair grounds for the opening day of the fair. Exhibits feature horses and cattle with many entries, races on a new track, and a varied program including music by D. H. Baldwin & Co. The sleek fakir and mechanical curiosities draw attention as committees push to match past preparations.
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Heron
A. C. Stevenson
Greencastle
State Board of Agriculture
Agad
Mary Robinson
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Mendelssohn Society
Model Clothing Company
Guns at the Polls in Arkansas County Letter Alleged Voter Suppression
R B Carl Lee, Arkansas union labor leader, writes of Democratic ballot box thefts in two townships with 500 plus union votes, armed clubs in Union county, killings and wounding of labor men, poll-books burned in El Dorado, and a new election where union labor voters were barred. He claims widespread Democrat vote suppression across counties.
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New York
R. B. Carl Lee
Union Labor Party
Arkansas
Union County
Hughes
el Dorado County
Very Near a Row Between Prohibitionists and Republicans
Prohibitionists report that St Rose spoke at Delaware and Washington streets Tuesday night while Republicans organized a counter meeting nearby with Sledgehammer King as speaker. The confrontation nearly escalated, but the anti alcohol group remained firm and held their meeting.
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St. Rose
Delaware
Washington Sts
King
Convicted Brutal Husband Faces Further Trial
New York on September 1 reports William Bohan, the man accused of gouging out his wife's eyes, convicted on one charge and set for immediate trial on the second. The couple’s blind wife testified, reluctant to condemn him, and hopes for mercy from the court. The case is expected to seek the maximum penalty.
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New York
William Bohan
Train wrecking cut rails west of Omawa. no lives lost
Unknown parties cut rails and wrecked the U P train west of Omawa Tuesday night. No deaths reported. Kansas City schedule shows limited service via the B. and W. route.
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Omawa
U.P
Here
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Chicago City
Son
Curcaco
Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood
Arthur
Huston
Daniel Shepard
University Park
Troquois
LaPorte
Arendine
John EL. Sullivan
Ena
Political Union
the Fitters’ Strike
City Life
Mr. Boyle
Kansas City
Hain
Mags
Wm. L. Elder
Ndiana
Crowdas
Association—Sleek Fakirs
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