Campaign funds questioned in insurance probe
New York Life president John A McCall was served with a subpoena to testify before the Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee. The panel seeks details on a $100000 fund given to Andrey Hamilton and contributions to the Republican national campaign fund. Cornelius Bliss may testify on contributions from insurance firms while Chauncey Depew deflects inquiries about fund sources and usages.
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Boriphs-Wrae Press Association
New York
John A. Wcall
NEW York Life Insurance Company
Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee
Andrey Hamilton
New York Life
Lin
Albany
Psst
Republican National Campaign Fund
Hamilton
Europe
Cornelius +. Blies
Bigs
George W. Perkins
Paul Merton
Hauiahlie Life Assurance Coviety
Morteh
McKinney and
Enutrabie
Senger Chauneny M. Jrpew
Kantihte di Tretorn
War
Shen
Depew
Thrave Biwask
Engand
Mit
Randiley
Ett
mMpuen
Ronnevelt and Alyssinies
Benatar Depew
Senator War
Ignoranes
Rae Far
Perry Belmont
BR Heen Emiraged
Five Million Campaign Fund Raises Questions in 1896
Washington reports reveal a near five million Republican national fund raised during the 1896 presidential campaign. George B. Cortelyou, then solicitor general, is tied to soliciting contributions. New York Life reportedly gave six thousand dollars to the Republicans across three campaigns, with Standard Oil also contributing. The Senate Judiciary Committee faces pressure for investigation into campaign finance. Democrat coalition members and party leaders press for disclosure and accountability.
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Republican Campaign Fund
Bcripps-M Rae Press Association
Washington
Republican National Fund
George B. Cortelyou
Cortricntons
Pointblank
New York Life
H. H. Hogers
Standard Oil Company
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cain
Cortel
Senate Judiciary
Pnate
Vike
Depew
Facen
Culberson
Blackburn Ap Patterson
Atollars
Circus Wreck Kills Three Injures Dozens At Ringling Show
Special to the Sun from Mayville Massachusetts reports a disaster at a Ringling Bros. circus. A tent collapse during the performance killed three and seriously injured many more as animals broke loose and crowds panicked. Victims include Charles Robinson, Georgia Ditto, and Ed Booth. Rescue efforts slowed by wet canvas and entangled debris.
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Mayville
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Hons
Eléphanta
Weer Cavert
Charles Robinson
Rohe Ingon
Mary Sille Republican
Mies Georgia Ditto
Gravity
Cone
Ed Booth
Maryville
Est Booth
Ing
Blanche Hooth
Borh Ankier Broken
Thomas Clark
Tern Rie Broken
Davis
Tn Jaced Bcarcely
Oita Ringling
Eiring
Monument planned for Alvarado grave in Chihuahua
The article reports an ambitious memorial for Mrs. Mar maker A Alvarado near Fedral Aburado in Chihuahua. It notes a marble and silver monument, a steel cage guarding silver bars from the Palmilla mine, and estimates Alvarado’s wealth at about 30,900 dollars based on his output and role as a mine laborer.
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Scripps
Chihlahki
Mex
Marmaker
Alvarado
Fedral
Aburado
Mexico
Valmilla
Patra
Paro Alvarado
Harper Under Knife Operation Sealed for Chicago University Leader
Dr. Maryer performed an intestinal operation on President Harper of The University of Chicago after a relapse on Sept 1. The surgery was done without anesthesia, and Harper will not resume duties for at least a month.
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Harper
Scripps-Mare Press Association
Chicago
ennVvecalion Axercisen
University of Chicagta
Maryer
Poison Candy Accusation Haunts City Street Scene
Miss Mamie Spies fell ill after eating candy and, in delirium, accused a woman of giving poisoned sweets on the street. The incident prompted a city inquiry as another local girl also became ill.
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Miss Mamie Spies
Woman
Scripps Wrae Phess Association
Litchfield
Mamie Spies
Odenly
Bateruay
Spirsch
Mian 15 Barred From The Show Reading Fashion Lectures
The National Dressmakers association from New York will teach women in Chicago how to dress to appear leaner. Mme Baker, president, will lecture on proper dress and provide examples from her collection. The event includes a display of gowns and coats with specific design features. The convention continues next Saturday in St Louis.
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Scripps Are Press Association
Ctuicago
National Dressmakers Association
New York
Tare Carsets
Adin Model
Eshihitten Dhuty
Dorel Mie
Baker
Aaseelation
Mme Baker
Mme. Baker
Coate
Rumor of Gov Hanly shooting shocks city crowd
A false report spread that Governor Hanly was shot in his office and dying. Police and officers rushed to the statehouse, crowds gathered, and the corridors filled with anxious people. Kruger and others found the governor alive and dictating, debunking the rumor.
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Hanly
Kruger
Steel
Gay. Hants
Harper-Wallace Marriage Report From City Home
Misa Carrie Harper and Thomas Wallace ink Mace married Monday evening at the bride’s parents home on Markets street The Rev Albert Detach of the Covent Congregational church officiated The ceremony described in brief By Scripes-Wrre press association Ward Seattle war news notes include William Shaw son of the secretary of the Strumary of the United States traveling from Alaska to Seattle where he worked as a waller on a door and was sent home by his family to rest and recover from the journey
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Misa Carrie Harper
Thomas Wallace
Albert Deteh
Covent Congregational Church
Sori
Hantle
Alaska
O'Meara Assaulted on Front Lawn by Stranger
Former lieutenant governor John B. O'Meara was attacked Monday night on his home front lawn by a stranger armed with a knife and pistol. He was severely struck on the right cheek. It is unclear if the assailant planned assassination or robbery.
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O'Meara
Bcrippa-M’rae
Soli
L.ieut
John B. O'Meara
Mississippi River Flood Threat Reaches Missouri Lowlands
Widespread rain drenches sections of the West as the Mississippi remains high at St. Louis, with fears of great crop damage in the Missouri lowlands. Reports indicate many stock perished and towns along the river facing inundation as weather officials warn of rising water levels for days to come.
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Scripps-M Rre
ST. Louis
Missouri
Marshall
Carrollton
Booneili
Jeteron Co
Kianeas
Lermanny
Conductor Runs Away Scripps-M’Rae Press Assollation
A garbled report describes conductor Arthur Smith and passenger Levin N. preparing to call out at a depot when Smith abruptly leaves a platform. The piece notes townsfolk heard of a new conductor amid the train’s arrival and hints at Smith’s recent odd behavior and possible final departure.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Assollation
Pindlaf
Giood
Dunham Cuts Throat in Tragic Sharpsville Case
Sharon, Sept. 18. Police report that David Puntum of Sharpsville killed himself by slitting his throat with a razor found beside the bed where two of his children slept. Deputy Turner notes that three years ago his wife died, leaving six dependent children.
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Dunham
M'Rae
Sharon
David Puntum
Sharpsville
Cary
Turner Saya
Tia
Bryan delegates head to Nebraska Democratic convention
A Lincoln Nebraska dispatch reports Bryan delegates from Lancaster County to the Democratic state convention to elect electors. W J Bryan is listed among the delegates and plans to attend the state meeting before starting a world tour. Populists and Democrats hold party meetings Wednesday but share aims and proceed with similar agendas.
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Bryan
Acripvaaurab Press Assoctation Lascoln
Neb
Loncaster County
Toenday
W. J. Bryan
Deleskas
Reyad
Oldest shoe drummer pioneer among U S traders
Reed, reputedly the oldest shoe trader in the United States, died at his residence in Minneapolis. He began as a traveling salesman in the forty and pioneered the trade to travel widely, becoming a notable figure in early shoe commerce.
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Scrippa-Mare Press Association
New Your
Werye Lows
Eure
Reed
United States
Miaokisa
Carty Forties
Rand
Indictments Move Against City of Traversa Promoters
In Cincinnati, 18 January, charges allege that promoters and patrons operated a common gambling house aboard the ship City of Traversa. Three defendants face indictments for keeping a gambling venue as accused by the Bar Press Association.
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Bcripps' Bar Press Association
Cincago
Camsmon
City administration seeks large funds at Monday council
City council debated extensive appropriations including 10 for street repairs 700 for safety board 1200 for a smoke consumer at City Hospital 1700 for weed cutting and a 45 for an improving project. Officials discussed ash collection fees rescinded contracts and new dog care maintenance limits while several ordinances covered street naming pedicab licenses fence rules and safety gate installations.
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Board of Safety
Dunn
Asine Board of Public Works
Miller & Mabison
Printers Sign Eight Hour Scale in Indianapolis
The Sentinel Printing and W. B. Burford Printing firms, members of the Indianapolis Typothetae, signed the eight hour scale, aligning with the Typographical union. About ten thirds of affected printers returned to work. union aims to win across remaining shops as May delay continues. President Lynch of the international union notes the move signals nationwide trend.
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Sentinel Printing Company
W. BK. Burford Printing Company
Indianapolis Typothetae
Typographical Union
Typothetas
Fehl
Firma
Organizathon
Wnion
Nath
Lynch
Th Senne Printing Company
Burford Company
Dreamed of burglars led to real theft at home
Chicago Sept 18 Mia 4 dreamer H Kirinhans awoke to a burglary and jewelry missing two hours later a thief climbed a fence and pried open a window to steal several rings and a gold watch from her residence.
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Ecripps M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
H. Kirinhans
Witte Reaches Paris After Long Journey
M Witte the Tasman envoy to the Portsmouth peace conference arrived in Paris from Cherbourg fatigued by the journey. He will likely meet President Loubet and Premier Rouvier and then proceed to St Petersburg with his wife and daughter.
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Paris
M. Witte
Portsmouth
Cherbourg
Witte
Loubet
Rouvier
St. Petersburg
Masons Meet in Indianapolis for Supreme Council Session
The Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern jurisdiction held a morning meeting at the Scottish Rite Temple with a secret afternoon session for exemplification. Visiting Masons and spouses arrived from various areas, many notable in business or national circles. A theater party for women, a grand trolley ride with supper, and a German House event were arranged to impress visitors, with business concluding Wednesday.
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Supreme Council of Scottish Pure Masons
Agn Depres
Insianapolis
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer on Sept 2 1976
Predictions describe a favorable day with focus on money business and letters. Youth and communication are noted as anchors. A child will be involved that day. The forecast warns of deceit and potential unhappiness in marriage despite some fortune.
Machinery move at government printing office building
Washington Sept 12 The Printer Furnetts has solved the riddle of locating and using the Lanata Type Machines bought by former Public Printer Palmer. The machines will be moved into the new building by the fifth year for tabular work and archival transfer. Supplies listed include pulleys, shafting, saws, and Miller Oil and Supply Co. Also note an old nurse product for teething and digestion from Winslow’s soothing syrup priced at twenty-nine cents.
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Ecruiffs-M' Rae Press Associatios
Washington
AcUn
Fursetts
Palmer
Ricketta
Ston
Government Printing Office
Transcontinental rail fare notice through Pacific Coast routes
Travel advertisement outlining $33.00 fare to the Pacific Coast from Chicago via Union Pacific Northeastern Line with routes to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and Tacoma valid Sept 13 to 31. Mentions low rates to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City and nightly Pullman cars. Through sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Contact N M Breeze Cincinnati.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Ogarm
Salt Lake City
San
N. M
Cincinnati
New Car Line to Southern California Opens
New sleeping car service runs daily from Chicago to Los Angeles via Union Pacific North Western Line and Salt Lake Route. Great reduction in time, one way tickets from Chicago Sept 28 at 3.09, double berth tourist sleeping car 7.00. For reservations contact ticket agent or S Hutchison manager Chicago.
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Pullman
Los Angeles
Chicago
Union Padte
Salt Lake
A. Hutchison
Mgr
Clarkat
Chicags
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Bliss
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National Biscuit Company Bakeries
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Mian 15
Living Models
Harper-Wallace
Alta
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Taurs
Hboris
Mixsissipyn
Council
Keach-Holtzman
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Joseph Gasper
Counguimel Walstfer
Furit
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Public Works
Indianapolis Wnion Rateyax Company
Fishback
Meat Road
Koln
Conneilman
Cotrey
Te Bi & W
Raphael
Indiana Marble and Granite Works
Miller Oil and Supply Co
Southern
California
W. T. Nash & Co
State
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Teyd
Sentinel
Indianapplia
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