Fitzsimmons Beats Creedon In Fast Championship Fight
New Orleans September 26 Olympic club arena crowds reach five thousand as Bob Fitzsimmons knocks out Dan Creedon in the second round after a rapid, hard hitting bout. Referee Prof Duffy timekeeper Parson Davies. Upset odds and side bets announced post match. Corbett exclusive: plans to meet Fitzsimmons next year.
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New Orleans
Loa
Olympic Club
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dan Creedon
Fitz
Creedon
Canal Boulevard
Prof. Duffy
Tommy Tracey
Micky Dunn
Tommy White
Charley Daley
Jack Dempsey
Jim Dwyer
Kid McCoy
Parson Davies
Seam Steern
Fitzsimmons
Raferea
Duffy
Richard K. Fox
Fitzaimmona
Lanky Bob
Corbett
Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised in city listings
An OCR fragment advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative with mentions of 60 units and retailers. It lists a Gus Stoves connection and a location at 38 Indiana Avenue with a phone contact. The readable text lacks clear dates or full item details.
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Gus
Indiana-ave
Palmer sues Sun and four papers for 50000 each
Linda Palmer files 50000 damages suits against The Sun and three Indianapolis papers after a Sun report alleged Palmer stole 510,009 from the American Incandescent Light Company. Palmer, a Philadelphia broker, says he was sent to South America to sell patent rights and that reports misrepresented his conduct.
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Linda Palmer
The
Sun
Indianapolis
Cisims
the Sun
Philadelphia
American Incandescent Light Company
Rio Janiero
Yar Sun
Nitter
Incandescent Light Company
South America
United and
Associated Press
Palmer
Joao Francisco de Frietas
Rio Janeiro
Dispatches
Journal
American Tribune
News Save
Paimer
Frietas
Conspiracy Charged Over City Street Railway Fight
The Citizens' street railway company files for an injunction against the city to block interference with its business, claiming a conspiracy with City railroad interests. President Mason says the suit aims to keep the dispute in federal court, following earlier attempts to oust his company. Attorneys deny covert plans and deny knowing the papers.
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Cosbly Street Railway
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
The
City Railway Company
Citizens’ Company
Mason
Jones
City Company
Scott
Baker
Marion Circuit Court
Mason Bays
Mandamus suit over school transfer in Thornton case
In New York, six years after fleeing justice, Henry W. Howgate, former weather bureau chief, was arrested on charges of embezzling more than $370,000. He had been living under an alias, Harvey Williams, and running a small bookstore near Broadway. The Thornton case involves Benj Thornton, a colored detective, seeking court orders to transfer his child from school No 4 to No 24. The dispute centers on overcrowding and the agreement with Supt. David Goss and principal Selma Ingersoll. The hearing was set for Saturday, with ongoing tension over school placement.
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Benj. Thornton
Wishard
Superior Court No. 1
David Goss
Selma Ingersoll
Lizabeth Heber
Prine School
No. 4
Wisherd
Thornton
Gogs
Supt. Gossa
Thornon
Mr. Goss
Supt. Goss
Goss
Sirst Thornton
Hamsbezzler
New York
Henry W. Howgate
Weather Bureau
Washington
Ninth St
Broadway
Harvey Williama
Massacre Threat as Chinese Defend Moukden Warfront
In Suanenat on Sept 27, about 180000 mostly rabble and a small number of ill-armed cavalry gathered to defend Moukden amid an imminent battle. Japanese ships scout the Pechli gulf while naval experts say Chinese vessels may not reappear, and legations seek blue jackets for protection. Reports also claim Japan attacked Anchow and Wuchow and was repulsed.
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Suanenat
Moukden
Gulf of Pechli
Pekins
Legations
Shanghai
Lig
Anchow
Wnchow
City Charter Changes Push School Control to Mayor Board
City departments consider amendments to the charter to place schools under direct city control via a mayor appointed board. Mayor Denny has shifted his stance, with support from the city administration and Controller Trosier to seek an official recommendation. Proposals include quarterly tax like assessments, park commission oversight, monthly firefighter and police salaries, independent department repairs, and Barrett law safeguards for small assessments.
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Scott
Denny
Tux Son
Thr Sun
Trosier
Board of Works
Train Crashes in Indiana Depot Killing One
A westbound Lake Erie and Western freight derailed three miles from Laraverry Indiana and split in two. The rear section struck the Union depot at the grade causing a building wreck and one death. The collision narrowly avoided a passenger train and damages reach about 20000 dollars.
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Laraverry
Ind
Lake Erie and
Union Depot
Prominent Man Pinched in Counterfeiting Case
Frankfort business man D. KK. Caldwell is jailed on a $3,500 bond after federal officers arrest him on Wednesday. He is charged with complicity with counterfeiter Buck Harlan, who accuses Caldwell of deep involvement and supplying him with cash. Caldwell denies the accusations while admitting acquaintance with Harlan. In Oressa, Sept 27, Poles: 160 arrested over Warsaw revolutionary plot.
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Buck Harlan
D. KK. Caldwell
Setsunch
Frankfort
Hoe
Buck
Harlan
Caldwell
McKinley Campaign Opens in Findlay Ohio
McKinley opened the campaign at Findlay Ohio on Thursday. Nine gambling house keepers in Chicago were indicted on Thursday. Chas Taft of the Cincinnati Times Star nominated for congress by Republicans on Thursday. Mrs Minnie Utz secured a Dakota divorce from her Rochester New York millionaire husband. The hurricane buzzed around Charleston Thursday and moved north with vessels avoiding sea. Tacoma sued for 1 million dollars over alleged fraud in the citys light and water plant purchase.
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McKinley
Findlay
Chicago
Chas.’Taft
The
Cincinnati
Times- Star
Congress
Minnie Utz
Rochester
N. Y
Charleston
Tacoma
Lemon Tonic Laxative and sale notices from era
Advertisements list Lemon Tonic Laxative priced at 60e and general druggist promotions. Miscellaneous items include shirts reduced to 10 cents and a leaky cisterns remedy priced at 1.50. Numbers and phone references appear, reflecting a classified ads page with varied goods and contact details.
Miners Trapped as Coal Mine Caves In Overnight
Owenssporne Kentucky reports a coal mine collapse at midnight trapping several miners. No rescue outcome yet. Also brief items include a NY Central theft of $500, a horse race win by Isinglase at New Market, social notes on bloomers fashion, a WCTU county convention, a Baptist wedding, and multiple marriage licenses listed.
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Owenssporne
J. A. Jaemcke
Denison Hotel
Germany
Hacker
Ohio St
Irvington
Virginia Cousins
St. Louis
South Sf
Jolliatte
Constantine
Collegeave
Baptist Church
Joseph F. Williams
Harvey
Carrie Walker
Carl
Mary Altmann
Peter
Emilie Arnold
Drara
John
Wilson
MaAn- Rage Licenus
Edward W. Bender
Ada M. Johnson
Jesse Irwin
Anna EE
Sigman
John Flynn
Katie Kelley
George Anterelli
Jennie Facets
Mathew H. Paff
Lottle M. Bardon
Chas. Mikesell
Emma Raih
Abel Schussler
Anna Reeves
John W. Maag
Nellie B
Will Bill Run for Governor At Democratic Convention
Sanateca New York September 27 The Democratic state convention nominated David B Hill for governor and David L Lockwood for lieutenant governor with Wm C Gaynor named for Court of Appeals. Hill hinted he may not accept the nomination amid questions over Gaynor's stance. the state committee may fill vacancies if he declines. In Saratoga doubts persist about Bill’s prospects and the committee's action, while Murphy's resolution gives power to fill vacancies. A separate suit seeks $200 against New York Life Insurance and agent Grove over alleged misapplication of premiums and policy status.
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Sanateca
N. Y
David B. Hill
David L. Lockwood
Wm. C. Gaynor
Court of Appeals
Gill
New York
Saratoga
Bill
Gaynor
Lockwood
Murphy
State Committee
Wm. P. Herod
New York Life Insurance Company
William M. Grove
Herod
Grove
Police Costs and City Reports Highlight Civic Efforts
The city’s policing runs about 309 dollars daily, yet reports show vigilant officers and public service. Incidents include a pump failure at Vance block Cor rigan, a culvert hole on Michigan and Prie streets, stray animals in suburbs, a leg injury from a fall near Meridian and McCarty streets, and a nude figure seen on N Capitol near Twelfth Street. A lantern noted at King and Milam, plus a political meeting at Blackford and Washington streets and Coxeyites’ talk at Blackford and New York streets, drawing about two dozen attendees.
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Vance Block
Corrigan
Michigan
Thorne
Whesler
D. B
McHalley
Margaret Bridges
Lincoln-ave
Maryland St
Pennsylvania
Lantern
King
Milam
Jon Carter
Meridian
McCarty-sts
Twelfth-st
Meyerpeter
Blackford and
Washington-sts
Henry
Coxeyites
Blackford
New York-sts
Sergt. Stout
BITS OF MILLINERY Styles Seen For Winter Bonnets At Wasson's
Madame Walker of Wasson's millinery department predicts walking hats street hats and tailor veils for winter. Turban shapes lavishly trimmed with birds and wings will be in style. Dresses feature a wool fabric in many shapes from various materials. Gainsborough hats lead elaborate styles while medium and small sizes stay popular. Black dominates while head decorations come in scarlet blue and other shades. New braid in all colors and jet and steel ornaments top the adornments.
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Madame Walker
Wasson
Tun Sun
Dance fatality and local shooting report
Dozy's Perry Sept 27. Wal ter Wallace of Sing Sing fell from a window at a dance house here early Thursday morning breaking his neck. Killed the Sheriff. San Lane Sept 27 Sheriff Burns of Ban Pete Utah was shot and killed by two men he tried to arrest Wednesday night. A launch near Chicago. Cicero Sept 27 body of an elderly unknown man found hanging Friday night near the suburb.
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Dozy’s Perry
Walter Wallace
Sing Sing
Hope Base House
San? Lane
Sheriff Burns
Ban Pete
Utah
Chicago
Curiaco
Cicero
Diamond tie-pin shines at city event
Harry Adams showcases a brilliant diamond tie-pin while Judge Brown recalls a six year wait for a ball game and voices ongoing remarks. The Union Co-operative Library earns top city honors as Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder receives a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Harry Adams
Judge Brown
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Football heroes in the west vie with Purdue in fall action
Indianapolis light artillery company fields a strong football team led by captain M Barnes and star players from Michigan and Purdue. Manager Fred Swan recruits from the company, eyeing a Thanksgiving game against top western rivals. Also notes local incidents in Brightwood and community updates.
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Gore
Indianapolis
State Fair Grounds
Purdue
DePauw
Indianapolis Light Artillery Company
Fred Swan
Dr. M. Barnes
University of Michigan
Frank Clemens
Edward B. Johnson
Stet Parker
HH. MM. Joss
Harry Griffith
Bullet Eleven
Harry Olan
al Somerville
Butler
Sam Catterson
John Nichol
Geo. Cullum
Swan
Charges Against Attorney Blair Spark Witness Testimony
Mrs. Baxter testified in police court that attorney Blair, a leading colored lawyer, advised her to leave the state and even locked her in his office. She claimed Blair conspired with Judge Stubbs to help her husband, Boney Baxter, evade punishment for an alleged assault. Police officers corroborated bruises she displayed. Blair’s conduct may lead to disbarment.
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Baxter
Boney Baxter
Blair
Michigan Road
Tenths
Bish
Stubbe
Alaxter
Dayton
City-Chemist Hurty Investigates River Bank
City chemist Hurty and Inspector Duval visited W Washington Street and the river to learn the source of odors burdening residents. He described the river bank to the Kentucky Avenue bridge as an awful condition needing cleaning, with dumping behind Kingan’s contributing waste. he cautioned that one trip cannot determine all causes.
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Hurty
Duval
W. Washington St
Kentucky Ave
Kingan’s
He Got an Icy Reception Up in the Polar Regions
Walter Wellman returned Thursday from the Arctic via Europe aboard the Lloyd steamer Spree. He reports severe storms that disrupted ice conditions, crushed hosts, and made sleighing impossible. He plans a return next year, possibly with balloons.
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Washington
Walter Wellman
Arctic
Europe
Lloyd
Indiana 36-Hour Forecast Sees Fair Weather
Forecasts for Indiana cover the 36 hours ending 8 p m on September 28. Expect fair conditions tonight Thursday and into Friday with clear skies and light winds. No precipitation is anticipated and temperatures should remain mild across the state.
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Indiana
Grand Week of Vaudeville At Park Theatre And Lyceum
Russell's comedians open next week at the Grand. Grenier's Lyceum troupe performs Thursday at the Park with Toe Dalys Lizzie and Vinie joining Thursday afternoon and evening. Park's vaudeville promises refined, new acts free of coarse content plus a pastry floor at Van Pelt's and Dr Price's Baking Powder bragging highlights.
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Russell
Grand
Brothers Baroni
Grenier
Lyceum Theater
the Park
Toe Dalys
Lizzie
Vinie
Tony Pastor
Lyceum
Park Theater
Jenier
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Corbete
Sriik
Dan
Gcreedon
Witu
Bangor
Steve O’ Bonnell
Kitzsimmons
Citizens Company
Mgr. Thornton
Ching-A-Ling
Modkden
Pekin
Hencred
Galorious
OrEssa
Warsaw
Capitol i
Albany
New York Central
Lonpox
Isinglase
New Market Jockey Club
Gouvernail
City Lip
Hill
Gaynoh
Union Co-operative Libnary
Henry Williams
Riverside
D Brightwood
Brightwood
Glen Drive
Indianapolis Water Company
Kaltenbraner
Knights of Pythias
Will Shank
Pythian Hall
Lebanon
Anna Noyes
Geo. Coble, Jr
Ella Carr
Fortville
Dr. Johnson
DHE
Wellman
Joseph Swain
Gus Rahke
Rahke
Swain
Ryan
Parker
Monte Carlo
Rep Bank
N. J
Oresmort
Loas
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