Wreck on Vandalia: rails removed near Brazil Ind
A Tuesday morning attempt to wreck Vandalia train No. 12 near Brazil Indiana failed when loose rails caused by saboteurs buckled but all cars stayed on track. The engineer and fireman were shaken, tools abandoned, suspects unseen as the line delayed two hours at Union Station. An identical incident near Staunton, Clay County, wrecked a Cincinnati Express with one sleeper off the track but no serious injuries.
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Brazil
Ind
Union Station
Kt. Greexcasttlee
Vandalia
Staunton
Clay County
Feasting honors Meridian pastor with club dinner
Dr H A Cleveland, famed Meridian Street M E pastor, was lauded at a private Commercial Club dinner in Indianapolis. Leaders A O Harris and W P Fishback spoke, James Whitcomb Riley and Meredith Nicholson works were gifted, and an electric ice fountain lit the banquet as Riley and Nicholson were celebrated.
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H. A. Cleveland
Meridian St. M. E
Commercial Club
Indianapolis Literary Club
A. O
Harris
M. L. Haines
James Whitcomb Riley
Brayton
Meredith Nicholson
Dr. Cleveland
Senator Stewart
Shaffer Seeks Theat Commission Money Case
J O Shaffer files a separate answer in the suit McKee Verner vs Shaffer Mason to determine entitlement to a 25000 commission for completing the late street railway deal. Shaffer contends he alone should receive the money, McKee and Verner acknowledge liability but refuse payment, Mason claims no prior rights, and Shaffer asks the court to avoid interpleader and dismiss the bill with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
J. O. Shaffer
McKee
Verner
Mason
Camp encampment executive committee reports funds
The encampment executive committee met in session and Executive Director Fortune submitted expense figures totaling 366,007.63 with allocations for execution board illumination war pageantry and other costs. After deducting appropriations totaling 120,948.82 the residue of 245,058.81 will be returned pro rata to donors.
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Fiisl Seasion
Fortune
Tegate
Insane preacher dies by own action in canal
Syracuse Sept 26 Fremont V Brown a four clergyman who recently resigned his Braddock Pa pastorate committed death by his own action Tuesday morning by throwing himself into the Erie canal. He was insane and under keepers from Ogdensburg asylum who were taking him to the asylum. On the way to the depot he eluded them.
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Syracusy
Fremont V. Brown
Braddock
Erie Canal
Ogdensburg Asylum
Bombardment of Rio City Wrecks Homes and Kills Several
London reports say rebel fleet suffered heavy losses in Rio de Janeiro as warships shell the city. Forts returned fire then withdrew with plans to resume strikes to pressure peace. Dozens killed as shells penetrated walls. Brazilian government reportedly moving to buy an armed cruiser for 3 million dollars.
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London
Rio Janeiro
Sanday
Buenos Ayres
United States
New York
Herald
Rio
Pexioto
Burnos Ayres
Rebls
Man with a Monocle Prompts Campaign Donation Controversy
New York reports Horace White confirms James J. Van Alen contributed $50,000 to the democratic fund as he sought the Italian mission. White protested to Washington and raised $50,000 to reimburse Van Alen if he quit the race, but Van Alen refused and the appointment was announced. Washington says the president has no knowledge of the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horace White
The
Evening Post
James J. van Alen
Italy
Democratic
White
van Alen
Washington
van Allen
Vang Alen
Wasuineror
D.C
Cleveland
Suit to challenge apportionment delayed until after election
Lawyers clash over timing of a suit to strike down the democratic apportionment act. Republicans say action will proceed soon after the December 10 municipal election, with Judge Forkner and Judge Brown involved, while Democrats claim postponement renders a suit unlikely.
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Republican State Committee
Forkner
New Castle
Brown
Circuit Court
Union fires two members over political ties
At a Monday night Central Labor session the condition of trade unions was deemed better after quibbling. Jas Deery of the paper hangers and Nick Kirtz were expelled for political reasons with Deery said to be a legislator and Kirtz the socialist candidate for mayor. Weather forecasts for Indiana predict fair conditions with a frost Tuesday night and warmer temperatures by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Jas. Deery
Paper Hangers
Nick Kirtz
Indiana
Odd fellows day and fires and political notes
WIRE FLASHES cover odd fellows day at the fair and a village fire in Coral Michigan on Monday. Tifth Ohio agricultural works enter receivership on Tuesday. European royal meeting at Hetzendorf and Bohemian unrest in Prague with spies and military controls. Widow of Senator Stanford’s allowance doubles to 10000 monthly. Detroit and Chicago express collision near Kalamazoo injures passengers. Schooner Ada M Hall wrecked off Souterie during fog. crew escape. Democratic ancietica meeting in Allentown with ovation for Vice President Stevenson and Black address. Senator Cameron may be denounced over silver law repeal.
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Coral
Mich
Tifth
Emperor Willam
Francis Joseph
Hetzendorf
Bohemia
Prague
Stanford
Detroit & Chicago Express
Pacific Express
Kalamazoo
Ada M. Hall
Souterie
C. B
Democratic Ancietica of Pennsylvania
Allentown
Stevenson
Black
Cameron
No Strike Expected In Big Four After Vote
Local committee members report the Big Four railroad will not strike after employee votes are tallied. Firemen vote small majority against strike, other divisions awaiting results. Officials plan to request restoration of the former wage scale once a decision is made. Also details on Knights of Honor case and missing bookkeeper Macbeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Sun
Cairo
Cleveland
M. H. Heffernan
Mattoon
W.H. Allen
Indianapolis
J. W. Morris
Allen
Ingalls
Barnard
Holtzmans Splurge in Supreme Court Pleading
Prosecutor Holtzman filed a brief in the supreme court in the Jennis Carr murder case, countering the attorney general. He accuses the AG of trying to bar his participation and asks the court ignore past charges in the rehearing petition. The attorney general dismisses Holtzman and defends Judge Cox's ruling.
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Holtzman
Supreme Court
Jennis Carr
Attorney-Agen
Smith
Legal notices and suits in county records
Cite wire suits filed for 5000 by J I Riddle assignee of Baackes wire mell company against Hildebrand and Fugate. Mutual home and savings association sues W F Conrad and others for 2500 to foreclose mortgage and appoint receiver. County auditor Taggart files affidavit in federal suit by Western Union to restrain tax collection. jurisdiction questioned. Dr Horace R Allen seeks 1500 from Dickinson Bros and King for Windsor cement dispute on surgical institute project. claims 119 tons were sufficient but 210 tons required._births list includes multiple couples with children. Dantas notes diphtheria cases. marriages licenses listed.
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J. I. Riddle
Baackes Wire Mell Company
Hildebrand & Fugate
Mutual Home and Savings Association
W. F. Conrad
Taggart
Western Union Telegraph Company
Horace R. Allen
Dickinson Bros. & King
Chicago
Windsor
Surgical Institute
Birtns
John
Amanda Mayne
J. O
Mrs. Mefford
Ben
Mary Ruhlman
Harry
Emily Thomas
Chas
Wm. L. Spitznagel
Lizzie Kunkel
Edward J. Sweenes
Minnie C. Beck
Chas. Widolff
Bridget Hagerty
Geo. E. Andrews
Jessie E. Walton
Arthur L. Walker
Keturah Campbell
Lennis C. Wolfgang
Nettle F. Maxwell
Mont B. Wisher
Bertha May Newby
Bartholomew O'Leary
Elia Skiaret
Fall Style Hats at Daltons Offer Best Value
Dalton Batter Bates Ouse advertises $.40 men s stiff hats claiming best in the world for the money. Local shop promotes style and durability with a focus on affordability for hat buyers.
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Daltons
Dalton
Batter
Bates Ouse
Laundry Workers Con vention Elects Officers In City
The national laundry workers association met at the Hotel English Tuesday electing Lawrence J. Clinton of Poughkeepsie as president and Miss Ida Keyes of Indianapolis as secretary. A constitution committee was named and adjourned members will host delegates at Machinister hall Wednesday night. Clinton stressed local option on hours and urged activism on the Chinese labor issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Laundry Workers’ Association
English
Lawrence J. Clinton
Poughkeepsie
Ida Keyes
Indianapolis
Machinister
Clinton
Thos. M. Gruelle
Labor Signal
Tur Son
China
State health board appeals to governor for smallpox funds
The State health board told the governor on Tuesday it has decided to appeal for aid to suppress the smallpox epidemic at Muncie. It alleges Muncie authorities lack finances and are unable to cope, warns the plague is not under control and risks spreading. The governor will decide after returning from Chicago.
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State Health Board
Muncie
Chicago
Thus Saith the Cadi and Premier Steel Receivership
Philip Carroll and Jas Morgan faced police court on loitering charges with keys watches and tools found on them. Wm Kurth jailed for jewelry theft from 256 K Washington St. and nabbed in Cincinnati. Swanigan and Mann accused of assault and battery after a Monday night craps game. McKinney’s case for passing bad checks and swindling firms continued to Friday. Commissioner O Bry an reported on Premier steel works receivership proposing appraisement and sale to test a $800000 mortgage and DePauw stock transfer for taxation. Judge Brown approved the report appointing Colling and Renan as appraisers.
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Cadi
Philip Carroll
Jas. Morgan
Wn. Kurth
Washington St
Cincinnati
Robert Swanigan
Harry Mann
Mann
C. W. McKinney
Marion
Premier Steel Works
O’bryan
Recsivar McGettigan
American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
DePauws
Brown
Major Colling
A. Ct. Renan
Shot While She Slept and He Ends His Life in Pittsburg
Samuel G. Stodart, car accountant for Carnegie Steel, shot his wife in the heart as she slept and then killed himself with a gun. Insanity from religious quarrels and business troubles led to the tragedy. Married 16 years, seven children, eldest daughter 15. Mrs. Stodart was Catholic, sparking frequent disputes over the children’s education. Salary cut of 15 percent worsened his despondency.
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Pittspurg
Samuel G. Stodart
Carnegie Steel Company
Stodart
Murder mystery surrounds Hess death and Burse release
Coroner backs murder theory in Andrew Hess drowning as autopsy shows blows to head. Mary Burse released in police court after questioning about Hess case. she claims alibi with Maples and is connected to Martha Holt. Investigations seek Martha Holt and John Ferguson with possible Louisville arrest.
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Mary Burse
Cach
Dayton, O
Burse
Andrew Hess
Hess
West St
Martha Holt
Mary Perry
Maples
Holt
Washington St
John Ferguson
Indianapolis
Ferguson
Matt
Greenfield
Louisville
Beck
Governor and party depart for Chicago Indiana day events
A sizable crowd gathered at Union station on Tuesday morning to witness the governor and staff depart for Chicago to take part in Indiana day exercises on Wednesday. A special car was chartered for the occasion. Besides the governor and his entourage, James Whitcomb Riley and ex-President Harrison lent tone to the party. Senator Voorhees will attend the exercises, and managers expect a large turnout.
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Union Station
Chicago
James Whitcomb Riley
Harrison
Senator Voorhees
Contractor partners face suit over receivership in Tronbie
Alfred Depp sues partner Louie C. Burton seeking a receiver, dissolution and accounting. The contracting firm holds about 2700 in contracts, owes roughly 3000, and faces impaired credit and creditor pressure with insolvency risk. Judge Brown appointed Conrad Bender as receiver.
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Tronbie
Alfred Depp
Louie C. Burton
Brown
Criminal Court
Conrad Bender
Gas Company Ordered to Furnish Gas at Reasonable Rates
The Supreme Court upheld the earlier ruling in favor of Portland Gas Company against Wm Keen, affirming that the company must supply gas to citizens along its pipelines at reasonable rates when all lawful agreements and stipulations are met.
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Supreme Court
Portland, Ind
Wm. Keen
Minstrel Shows and Theaters Across Town
Lew Dockstader headlines a bustling week with his minstrel show and a street parade drawing cheers. Maida Craigen and Frederick Paulding perform a duel of hearts at English’s, receiving recalls. A barrel of money and Braving the World charm audiences at Park and Empire. Ruby Lewis’s singing earns high notes, while Terre Haute races offer a one fare rate. trains stop at Race Track for arrivals and departures.
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Lew Dockstader
Maida Craigen
Frederick Paulding
the Park
the Empire
Ruby Lewis
Terre Haute
Trafna
Indianapolis
Tralia
Brunner
Stabbed Near the Heart Two Stories of the Fatal Blow
Dennis Manley aged man living with his father and sister at 76 Maple Street was stabbed near the heart at Maryland and Misasseippista. The knife wound two inches left of the nipple, a Barlow knife, with two conflicting accounts of how the incident occurred. Saloonkeeper McGaffney cited Bull Nurse claiming Manley stabbed first as the trouble began over a keg of beer. Police in plain clothes were pursuing a suspect, with several officers active in the case.
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Dennis Manley
Maple St
Maryland
Mississippsia
Manley
McCartyst
Tennessee
McGuffney
Sullivan Diary Parody of Pepys From Local Campaign
A humorous mock diary entry from Sullivan canvassing for works by Thos L Sullivan. The narrator jokes about dog laws, campaigning for mayor, kissing babies, tarred bell handles, and hostile constituents while describing a chilly reception and taunting comments from the public. It blends satire with political critique and personal anecdotes.
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Sim Coy
Stewart's Second Effort Cut Off in Senate Debates
In Hineton on Sept 26, Dubois proposed postponing all federal election law legislation to Jan 15, 18094 to allow western states to elect senators. Stewart resumed his attack on the president but was ruled out. Quay pledged opposition while the president vowed to continue. Perkins supported the double standard and possible repeal with silver protections. Luscher opened the House debate for repeal, drawing in the Republican side.
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Hineton
Dubois
Senate
Stewart
Quay
Pennsylvania
Perkins
California
Luscher
Virginia
L. N. Railroad Seeks Court Aid in Strike Clash
Louisville and Nashville appeals to courts to curb machinist strike disrupts. Injunctions sought at Mobile and Evansville to shield new workers. Evansville suit targets strike organizers seeking 5,000 dollars damages. A small force remains on the job as both sides claim a win.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville & Nashville Road
Mobile
Evansville
Wanted a brakeman for Kingsbury wreck investigation
A warrant was issued for Herbert Thompson for alleged criminal carelessness in the Kingsbury wreck that killed several. description of the brakeman was wired broadcast. Coroner Cole may hold Engineer Whitman responsible. Thompson reportedly seen in Peru and feared dead. Theodore P. Haughey visiting Chicago and turned over $42,000 in valuables to the Odd Fellows. Office desks at Wa. L. Eider's.
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Thompson
Kingsbury
Laporte
Stud
Dept
Herbert Thompson
Cole
Whitman
Peru
Mr. Haughey
Chicago
Theodore P. Haughey
Order of Oddfellows
Demand for Mud Heads Hit It in Political Feud
A March of allegations marks a column of political maneuvering. Republicans warn of a plan to ship 700 to 800 colored workers to swing polls by temporary jobs before Oct. 10, intending to suppress votes on election night. Chairman Smith vows affidavits to expose the scheme and defend black workers. Col. Bill Hicklin mocks the party disaffection as milk sickness, predicting Sullivan will win big. Prohibition rhetoric to start in court, Parson Haines to speak. Minors Protection Association formed to fight gambling by youths, with Dems dominant on its board. Sullivan, Buskirk, Kern set to welcome voters at West and Morris streets, with celebratory beer.
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Tommy Taggart
Smith
Republican Committee
Bill Hicklin
Sullivan
Marion
Traducera
Baliwick
Democratic Party
Democracy Victorious in Cincinnati Says Duckworth Boss
Hon Joseph M Rice of the Duckworth club in Cincinnati predicts a Democratic win in the city ticket, vows charter revocation of corrupt street railway firms, and notes McKinley's likely win while Neal contests the gubernatorial race. Also reports on a train robbery suspect captured and a lynching threat, plus a coming cold wave across the central states with frost damage expected.
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Cincinnati
Jos. M. Rice
Duckworth Club
Buckeye
Grand Hotel
Rice
Street Railway Company
Neal
McKinley
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Macbeth
Knights of Honor
F. D. Macbeth
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Dave
Dave Macbeth
Decatur
McBride
Holtzmans
Cite Wire
Apter the
Pig-Tail
GOV
Pittsburg
Boechsm’s
Stewarts
L. & N. Railroad
Wa. L. Eider’s
Cel. Hicklin
Criminal Court Room
Court House
A. Haines
Society For the Prevention
W. H. Cooper
J. R.ryan
Louis J. Blaker
A. A. Barnes
Billy Fesler
Minors’ Protective Association
Cadi Buskirk
Jobn W. Kern
West and
Morriasts
Duckworth
St. Joshin
Henry Gleitz
Council Bluffs
Mary Elmer
South St. Joseph
New Orleans
Julien
Estopinal
Ponchartrain
Manitoba
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