Gambling dens close amid mayoral row and political show
A heated political clash over gambling closures grips the city as wagering houses shut after weeks of open venues. Democrats claim an administration hand while supporters say gambling fears drive the move. Denny denies soliciting votes from gamblers, while figures like Taggart and Cave offer mixed explanations amid press scrutiny.
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W. F. A. Bernhamer
Denny
Col. Cave
Harry Walker
Eahaehiat
Tron
New Revenue Collector Bracken Named for Sixth District
Wm H Bracken of Indiana nominated by the president to be collector of internal revenue for the sixth district. He is a Brookville lawyer and had served on the Cleveland electoral ticket. Deputies expect changes in the revenue office and note Bracken’s long leading role and endorsement by the Indiana delegation.
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Cleveland
G. B
Washington
Senate
Wm. H. Bracken
Indiana
Bracken
Revenue Office
Sun
Brookville
Senate clashes echo on cloture and tariff debates
In Washington on September 20 the senate saw Platt of Connecticut abandon a promised cloture push while George of Mississippi pressed his opposition to repeal. House rules committee limited motions until committees finish, sparking Republican protests as Reed faced party conflict over the force bill. J. B. Page urged color duty cuts and L. E. Holden argued against lead ore relief amidst wartime hearings.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Platt
Conneticut
George
Mississippi
J.8
Page
L. E. Holden
Cleveland Plain Dealer
House Committee On Rules
Reed
House
Crisp
Board approves contracts for paving and water main work
The Board of P. W. approved paying contracts for Massachusetts avenue and Delaware street paving with asphalt, Pearl street with brick, and an alley east of Meridian street with brick. A water main was ordered laid along Brookside avenue from Woodruff avenue to Orange avenue.
Deadly Electric Motor Collision In Missouri
A Southern electric railway motor car at high speed hit a farm wagon in St. Louis on Wednesday, killing William Hastmiller who was crushed beneath the car. Tenac Hist died and others were severely injured as a broken motor machinery piece caused the motorman to lose control.
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St. Louis
Southern Electric Railway
Wm. Hastmiller
Tenac Hist
Hunter in Harrisport Fatal Crime Sparks Lynching Hunch
A Hungarian attacker in Harrisport terrorized a girl at Hummelstown before killing her. A posse pursues the suspect with rumors of lynching if captured. Details remain scarce as the case unfolds.
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Harrrispure
Hummelstown
Assault and legal actions roll through city court
Chas Rigebey was given 30 days at the works after an assault on Mat Gayton. Joe Broyle was brought to the police station in violent condition. Mamie Hschwieller's shoe theft case was sent to the grand jury, with release on her own recognizance. Frank Hunnicker's shooting attempt case also went to the grand jury, bond kept at 1000. Receiver B McGettigan’s report on Premier steel works prompted court action to test mortgage legality and Adama patent validity. Esther Bristol, 70, sues George W Bailey and David C and Flora A Cooper for deed cancellation and 1000 damages over alleged coal-land misrepresentations.
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Chas. Rigebey
Mat Gayton
Joe Broyle
Alvyordst
Bane
Mamie Hschwieller
Brooklyn
Frank Hunnicker
Grand
B McGettigan
Premier Steel Works
O'Bryan
N.T
W. DePauw
Esther Bristol
George W. Bailey
David C
Flora A. Cooper
Bailey
Parke County
Coopers
Terrible theater fire in Canton destroys opera house
The Baldwin-Melville company staged Michael Stroghoff when fireworks ignited stage scenery. A panic emptied the gallery as people leaped to the balcony below. Dozens injured, many fatally, with missing Peter Curry and total losses estimated at $100,000.
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Canton
Baldwin-Melville Company
Michael Stroghoff
Opera House
Peter Curry
Baldwin-Melvilla Company
New Opera House
Fat Keenan
Piere Morganson
Wilbur Dobbins
Elmer Martin
Jno. Thomas
John Peckard
James Heck
John Ball
W. C. Walgamot
Dan Wills
Philander Downing
Riley Miller
Ernest McVan
Lawrence Seward
Martin Moran
Fred Walsh
Arthur Stevens
John Srady
Masonic Lodge
Woods & Wonderly
Dry Goods
Schradzki & Sklarek
Red Hoy Revolution in Brazil Ends in Rebel Gains
Dispatches report scarce meat in Rio causing rebels to seize cattle shipped to Rio from Buenos Aires. After bombardment, three rebel warships left Rio to attack Santos. Rio de Janeiro reportedly under rebel control as President Peixoto weakens. US cruiser Charleston sails to Rio to protect Americans.
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New York
Buenos Ayres
Rio
Santos
Rio Janeiro
Peixoto
Toulon
Mello
United States
Charleston
Montevideo
Uruguay
Mitch ell to train for world title with Corbett match
Charley Mitchell arrives in New York with Jack McAuliffe and will travel to Chicago in days to begin training for the world championship bout with James J. Corbett. Mitchell says he may fight only if Corbett signs for non Coney Island venues, accusing Corbett of curt negotiations. Air Race War turns violent in McDowell with lynching and shootings as Black and white factions clash over extortion and robbery accusations. The Clash of Judges centers on a bid to change Jennie Carr's valuation before Judge Cox amid a pending writ from Judge Brown.
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New York
Charley Mitchell
Corbett
Teutonic
Jack McAuliffe
Mitchell
Chicago
New Orleans
Coney Island
Hord & Perking
Jennie Carr
Cox
Brown
Weather Forecast for Indiana With Rain Likely
Occasional rains expected Wednesday night and Thursday for Indiana. Advertising blurb urges Hood's Sarsaparilla to combat tiredness and restore strength.
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Indiana
Notts Affairs in Aknot Spark Legal Battle Over Dr Nott Cure
Hattie C Nott sues in a complex case against Charles I Cleaveland Frankie M Cleaveland J R Jenking and the Dr Nott rupture care company alleging a fraudulent organization after the death of Dr Nott. She seeks damages an accounting and a receiver plus $1500 of alleged due funds. Callie D Clark sues for a life policy and damages from the administrator H F Sprandel claiming the policy is withheld by Battle C Nott.
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Hattie C
Nott
Charles I. Cleaveland
Frankie M. Cleaveland
J. R. Jenking
Dr. Nott Rupture Care Company
Bull
Dr. Nott
J. K. Jenkins
Wilson
C. F. Cleaveland
Winter
Callie D. Clark
H. F.sprandel
Battle C. Nott
Penitent Criminals Plead Guilty In Adultery Case
Henry Jones and Emma Gallimore pleaded guilty to adultery after fleeing an angry husband and living together in a West Indianapolis shanty. Each was fined ten dollars and sent to the work house for 30 days. Gallimore soon to become a mother.
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Henry Jones
Emma Gallimore
Indianapolis
Cox
Henry
Squire Culbertson
Broad Ripple
Kate Burns
Clarence
Kate
Tragic Bath Fatality At Lancaster Institution
The burial of Maggie Missen sawl, 18, reveals a tragedy at the Pennsylvania Institution for Feeble Minded Children. An older inmate gave her a bath in nearly boiling water, causing severe scalds and death two hours later.
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Lancaster
Maggie Missensawl
Michael Missensawl
Pennsylvania Institution
Yellow fever outbreak reported in Brunswick Ga
WIRE WHISPERS note a single new yellow fever case in Brunswick Georgia on Wednesday. The lakeshore region from Duluth to Ashland Wisconsin reportedly shows widespread illness symptoms as burp reports rise. Spinners at New Bedford Massachusetts plan a strike to resist a ten percent wage cut starting Monday while weavers show restlessness. In Cumberland England all striking miners return to work but socialists urge French miners to join. Ex priest Sovieski now a married Baptist preacher sparked a riot with Romanism lecture at Niagara Falls Tuesday night. A Boston flyer train on the Hudson derailed near Belvidere New York Wednesday, killing Conductor Herrick and injuring others.
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Brunswick
Lake Shore
Duluth
Ashland
Wis
New Bedford
Maas
Cumberland
Eng
Sovieski
Gagged Through Council Vote on Levy and Appropriation
A Wednesday council special meeting rushed through a tax levy and general appropriation ordinances amid Democrat protests. Councilman Gasper denounced the process as cowardly. Republican Young pressed for hearings while mayor pro tem Murphy presided.
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Gasper
Lynn
Kagsmann
Martin Murphy
Rassmsaan
Cooper
Council Chamber
Mr. Young
Ruansmann
Murphy
Mr. Kassmann
Woollen
Finance Committee
Sullivan's Diary Reads Like Pepys Parody of Gaming Rumors
The diary entry dated September 20 presents a satirical, feverish account of public panic over gamblers, with frantic imagery of enemies, wild thoughts of wilderness refuge, and a weary night after consuming bromo-seltzer. The narrator laments fear, public uproar, and personal weariness while mocking societal fixation on gambling.
Special Session Denied to Reporters Sparks Payroll Suspicion
The Board of Public Works held a secret session Wednesday with reporters barred. Critics fear the move aims to pad the street repair payroll ahead of election day, claiming up to 23,000 extra workers may be hired. Republicans cite the council’s approval to borrow 40 000 and accuse the mayor of payroll padding. Knights and Ladies adjourned after revising by laws and scheduling the next convention in St Louis. A two expert committee will stay to finish Treasurer Mc Bride's books.
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Board of Public Works
Streste
Knights and Ladies
Knights and Ladies of Honor
St. Louis
McBride
Elopement in High Life in Lafayette Couple Marries
James B. Dodd and Ida T. Weyer, prominent Lafayette families, eloped to Denison house in Des Moines to marry at noon. They obtained a license, wed by Dr. Cleveland, with witness John Dillon, and returned to Lafayette by the afternoon train amid parental disapproval.
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D. H. A. Cleveland
Meridian St. M. E
Lafayette
Ind
James 8. Dodd
Ida T. Weyer
Denison
John Dillon
Dillon
Cleveland
Mrs. Dodd
Mississippi Valley Medical Association to Meet in Denison
The annual meeting runs from October 4 to 6, with about 800 physicians expected and many wives in attendance. Exhibits by major drug and instrument manufacturers will fill the Denison hotel corridors. The gathering marks the organization’s rise to a national scope, with officers led by President R Stansbury Sutton and events including receptions at the Denison hotel and a Lilly address.
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Mississippi Valley Medical Association
United States
Denison Hotel
F. C. Woodburn
Tri-State Medical Society
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Mississippi
Cincinnati
R. Stansbury Sutton
Pittsburg
W. N. Wishard
Indianapolis
Christopher
Chi
Frede ! M
George J. Cook
H. M. Lash
O. G. Pfaff
Theo, Potter
Geo. W. Vernon
Plymouth Church
Eli F. Lilly
Impasse Persists Between Big Four Rail and Trainmen
In Cincinnati the conference between Big Four railroad officials and President Ingalls proved unsatisfactory. Trainmen remain unsettled and a strike seems possible at any time. Officials deny reports that wages will be restored January 1, 1893, saying no date has been set and the reduced scale likely stands. Boilermakers on P and E division remain out, with duties reassigned to new workers. Local trainmen warn that overtures must come soon or orders to strike may be issued.
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Big Four Road
Ingalls
Cincinnati
P. & E. Dvision
Wife Granted Divorce After Husband Fled to Avoid Arrest
Minnie Haseley obtained a divorce from Charles Haseley on Wednesday before Judge Harper on grounds of drunkenness. He served as secretary treasurer of the defunct South-side building and loan association which collapsed amid crookedness. He skipped town. his whereabouts are unknown and he is wanted in the city for embezzlement.
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Minnie Haseley
Charles
Harper
Haseley
South-side Building and Loan Association
County Board Rejects Sewer Annexation Request
The county commissioners on Wednesday refused West Indianapolis trustees’ plea to annex ten acres for a southeast sewer project. They cited a $1,806 sewer assessment on a single property owner with only slight benefit. Simmon's Liver Regulator is advertised as a remedy for colds, headaches, indigestion, and related illnesses.
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West Indianapolis
Murdered for plunder in Indiana family massacre
In Washingtone,d Indiana on Sept 20 a 11 year old girl survived with a crushed skull as Dillard D Wratten his wife mother and three children were found murdered and mutilated. Police say robbers sought cash believed at Mrs Wratten's pension of about 1500. Bloodhounds traced the killers toward White River amid growing public fear.
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Wasuixeton
Ind
Dillard D. Wratten
James Stone
Parsons
Wratten
Elizabeth Wratten
Symour
Washine Ron
White River
Wreck survivor recalls deadly Big Four crash near Kankakee
Wm d Mull of Jackson Ohio arrived at Union Stations severely bruised from the Big Four wreck near Kankakee on Monday night. He described the scene of devastation, a rear car telescoped and a woman trapped beneath timbers who died after rescue. Crews testified to the coroner that Big Four employees were not culpable.
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Wm. d. Mull
Jackson, O
Kankakee
Union Stations
Mr. Mull
Wacore
van Winkie
Munteno
Gowdy's DEA Discusses Politics and Apportionment Suit
Capt Jack Gowdy former state Republican chair visits from Rushville to discuss politics and possible resignation. He predicts Denny will win amid Sullivan policy opposition and notes a pending apportionment suit. Adams Express sues Marion county auditors over tax collection. Baker Daniels代表.
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Bis
Jack Gowdy
Whitom
Republican Sa'e Central Committee
Rushville
Bairman
Denny
the Sun
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Two Policemen Shot in West Side Arrest
Ouroado Sept 20 Police officer Rowan and Fitzmorris were shot while attempting to arrest Chick McMullen on the West side early Wednesday. Both officers were wounded in the groin. Rowan was fatally shot in the abdomen. E B Reese, dentist, 2444 Last Chiato, now cideboards at Wm L Elders.
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Ouroado
Rowan
Fitzmorris
Chick” McMullen
Will
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