Indiana State Fair Opens With Day of Preparations
The Indiana state fair lifts into full action with exhibits and crowds swelling the large grounds. Monday focuses on setup as officials ready for the opener, admission five cents, and the racing heats slated to begin Tuesday afternoon with purses around 400 dollars and a roster of entrants. Police report incidents of ticket scalping and beer found hidden in popcorn, prompting enforcement. Public schools recess for the week, and Tuesday is children’s day with under twelve admitted free. The main structures and livestock display fill to capacity as spectacle and speed events near debut.
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Outrage in South Seas and World News Snippet
Late Australia reports describe horrible outrages in the South Seas with villagers being captured for slavery and shipped to New Caledonia as hundreds of vessels suffer damage. Other brief items include trials, reprieves, performances, floods, strikes, and notable deaths across several cities.
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Corperal Fanner Discusses Alger Boom in Indiana Visit
Corporal Fanner hosts a levee in the New Deamon room with Henry Claye on the table. He denies active political involvement but notes a hypothetical boom for Alger in 192. He plans to meet Gen. Alger in Goshen for soldier support and reflects on Indiana as an October state influencing national results. He says he has gained 45 pounds since leaving purgatory.
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SAY ITIIS 4 LEE and the Labor Wrecking Charge
The piece reports Masterworkman Lee strongly denying labor group involvement in a train wrecking plot. Chauncy Depew also voices doubt that the Knights of Labor bears responsibility, suggesting some individuals may be guilty while the order as a whole is not implicated.
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Cincinnati base meeting shapes next season fate
In Cincinnati on Monday an important base ball meeting aimed to fix the club’s path for next year. Secretary Brunell of the players league is torn for two days, Wagner of the Philadelphia players club is expected, and Reach and Day of the national league may push funds to keep Cincinnati in line. In St Louis, Tommy McCarthy and Little Fuller signed to play with the Chicago players club.
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McKinlay bill protection tariff sparks protest at rally
Minister of finance Foster said Canada must adopt a protective tariff due to the McKinlay bill, remarks met with loud censorship. George Line, colored, fined $10 for concealed weapons after officer John Wabb spotted a large bowder under his coat. Widow Mrs. Baldwin hires Lines for carpets, then accuses him of coercion and threats. police investigate. Chief Spinn and detectives nab two others, William Balfour and Dan Bradford, with varied charges. Bradford has alibi in prior robbery case.
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Street Railway Notes and Car Experiments
The notes describe fifteen new streetcars under construction at 16 feet long with vestibules to increase capacity and comfort. An elongated 25 foot Newark, Pa. car exists as an experiment, with a planned 3d seat. Work at the railroad crossing will allow Irvington cars to run Tuesday. The street railway employees won their case, overturning Conductor Callahan’s discharge. he receives a two week vacation with return option.
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Col New in Town Dressed In His Best and Private Business
Col John C. New consul general in London arrived at noon Monday and stated to reporters he is here on private business only and may vote if present at election time. The arrival drew attention as speculation swirled about political aims, while his attire remained unchanged. A separate legal filing by Louis A. Greiner Jr seeks to set aside the late Dr L A Greiner’s will on grounds of mental incapacity and undue influence by Mrs Greiner, potentially depriving two generations of inheritance.
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Fatal Pike Township Buggy Accident Claims Infant
A Pike Township truste Weigle his wife and infant were riding to the city when their horse bolted and ran away. The buggy occupants were thrown over an embankment, the infant's skull was broken, and the injury is believed mortal. They were taken to the city hospital.
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Ambiguity in Tariff Reply Delays Clearing by Friday
Washington dispatch reports on September 22 that spokesman Vekinsey indicated no doubt tariff relief will be out of the way by Friday. The special note suggests a swift resolution, with timing dependent on ongoing discussions and prior statements.
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Cleveland League Club Adds New Right Fielder Wright
A fragmented Sporting Times list shows Cleveland league club signing Wright as new right fielder while Vinu pitches pratt at Bob Leadley’s team. Philadelphia winners and brotherhood standings cited. various scores reveal crowded baseball activity with debts and forfeit mentions.
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Fatal gas explosion at Lebanon wells injures two men
Reports from Lebanon Indiana say Amos Leap and an unnamed man were badly burned and likely fatally injured after a gas leak at wells ten miles north exploded when the men ignited the leak. Leap suffered severe burns with no hopes of recovery.
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NO DANGER LIGHTS ANOther Ferrible Rai mrose Accident
Chicago dispatch reports a Burlington expresses rear coach telescoping an excursion train at Douglass Park station on Sunday night. Five killed, one fatally hurt, five seriously injured, many more bruised. Rescue work began immediately as crowd pressed around the wreck. The excursion train carried about a hundred passengers from Addison. The express train crew arrested. Otto Schlesl died later. two others expected to die.
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Kentucky Colonel Reprimands London Hotel Clerk
Col. James Pepper of Kentucky confronted a London Metropole clerk after waiting for a key. In front of about fifty onlookers he demanded an apology to all Americans and forced a garbled vow to respect Americans. He then displayed a pistol stating it was unloaded for a 150 year old collector.
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Appeal Over Liquor License At Hiaquorc Casa
Tesac M. Bragonier of Acton appeals to the circuit court after county commissioners failed to sign off on a license, alleging improper action by Emrich and others. The case centers on a missing license record, a large witness list, and disputed costs as the license has expired.
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Arresting the Wighterd in London Fight
London police arrest McAnnfie who was to fight Slavin. They searched for Slavin Monday and it was reported that he was under arrest.
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Frightful cyclone damages Greensboro area and deaths
A cyclone swept through Greensboro on Saturday causing $100,000 in damage and killing three people. The same issue notes election commissioners finishing their session and adopting ballot designs for Burns tickets, printed on canary paper, with the secretary of state overseeing the arrangement. Other items include modest local incidents, a carious mix of legal notices, appointments, and community events across multiple cities.
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Counterfeit Gang Captured After Pike County Pursuit
Major Carter of the searfest service pursued the Hesuchina counterfeit ring from Velpin to Carder's home in Eldorado. Houchin and a woman were arrested, with Houchin resisting with revolvers. others escaped. The gang operated since 1885, printing dollars and coins. Lewis, Houchin, and Jesse remain at large. A new counterfeit two dollar silver certificate is circulating in Champion with distinctive markings and lack of genuine features.
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Shelvyville boys tied to store robberies gang
Shelbyville Ind January 21 191? police report says cave people charged with robbing stores and Big Four railroad are in jail. All are boys. Henry Bara father of one boy and Jos Boston held for selling stolen goods. Several boys missing are believed part of organized bay robber gang with older heads likely at bottom.
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Toba Wines Case Sees Recovery Of Gaming Tables
Judge Walker ruled that Toba Howe can recover gaming tables, chips, and cards seized during a raid when the poles took them in a salvage. The private store room was entered and items seized by police but not immediately confiscated. Recovery value estimated around 200 dollars.
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Exploded Freight Engine Kills Two Men in Sherman Heights
In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 22 a freight engine on the U H T and V road exploded at Sherman heights Sunday night. The blast killed Mike Kimling and Jim Owens and fatally wounded Will King. Local investigators opened inquiries into the accident as the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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Reed's quorum row stalls on 8th quormm failures
The article details ongoing legislative gridlock over a missing quorum, with references to Reed, Langston from Virginia, and a stalled Langston Wasabla case. It notes a pending Supreme Court relief bill and party maneuvers by Representative Mason, plus threats to resign from the House if Langston Venable proceedings proceed.
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