Panamanian earthquake talk by a real estate man
A Lux reporter notes Van Buren Stiarwalt recounts earthquakes in Central America during a visit to Indianapolis. He links tremors to rocky coasts, Panama Bay turbulence, and Pacific islands, then discusses Panama Colombia economies, currency, and contractors amid travel anecdotes.
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Indianapolis
van Buren Stiarwalt
Lux
Central
South America
Panama
Atlantic Ocean
Aspinwall
Pacific Ocean
Central America
Pacific Islands
Pacific
San Francisco
John R. Stevens
Divera
Bay of
Colombia
Congress
Cartagena
Atlantic
United States
Tragedy during Monday storm claims Wm Minkner in Indianapolis
A strong wind and rain in West Indianapolis crush a shed sheltering Wm Minkner near the Presbyterian church. He was buried under the collapsed structure and died. Minkner, a recently married man from a respected German family, is mourned by his wife. D Kregelo and Son handled the remains.
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Wm. Minkner
Indianapolis
Wm. Minker
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Minkner
Chris
There It Must Rest Case of Mrs Felder
Coroner Manker ruled Mrs Eliza Felder died from a criminal operation performed in Cumberland days earlier. Dr James Calvin treated her, unaware of the condition, and a house resident blamed the deceased while denying proof. The coroner doubted obtaining new evidence and said the matter would rest there.
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Eliza Felder
Cumberland
Denmark
Manker
James Calvin
Menker
Nature’s Siamese Twins Return to Public Fame
The article jokes about Nature producing repeated discoveries and headlines with a humorous take on her recurring Siamese twins. It notes public fault at repetition but credits the eccentric production for garnering fame and securing more exposure in the press.
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Nature
Twin Talkers Astonish New York as Sixteen Year Olds
The Siamese twin brothers Tocci, aged sixteen, amaze New York by using multiple languages. One boy speaks Italian and French, the other German and English. They share nutrition from a common appetite, but each twin tends to eat for himself while supporting the other.
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Tocci
Hach
New York
Betting on Slection Prompted Large Election Wager
Bets ranging from 50 cents to 5000 dollars circulated at the Board of Trade over the Sullivan Herod election. James Berry offered 500 dollars even that Sullivan would win, Royal Hammer sought an unknown bettor to back Herod, and the arrangement paid out with a 50 dollar fee to the facilitator and the pot to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
James Berry
Sullivan
Royal Hammer
Herod
Hammer
Barry
Samaer
Outbreak in Guatemala and Regime Terror Reported
Private advices from Guatemala confirm a deadly outbreak in the city on September 16 with 580 deaths. Galveston dispatches say President Barrillas declares dictatorship, martial law grips Guatemala City, and a reign of terror keeps residents indoors.
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City OF
Mexico
Guatemala
Guatemaas
Galveston
Barrillas
Alarm over Calishers menacing Indians prompts protection appeal
In Calishers valley northern Idaho settlers grow alarmed by threatening Indians near the border. Calishers chief reportedly orders whites to leave. Military officials in Spokane asked to send a protecting force as depredations continue. Police report Mattie Whitsell’s arrest for theft of articles worth 35 dollars. She attempted suicide at the station, vomited, confessed to arsenic poisoning, pleaded guilty in police court, and seeks a plea to a later criminal court appearance before Judge Cox reserved decision.
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Srokane
Wash
Calishel Valley
Idaho
Calishers
Mattie Whitsell
Kahn and Doherty
Hila Campbell
New York St
Buchanan
Dous
Cox
Commutations and court actions across Indiana update
Gov Hovey commutes Charles B Harden sentence to reform school in Marion county. Hovey and Col Robarts attend a soldiers reunion in Kentland and plan to visit Washington for Indiana tax refund concerns. Jason Tucker faces revenue law charges at Orleans, bound over for 500 dollars. Cyrus Wann released on recognizance 1000 dollars amid weak case. Young John Serbert found guilty of arson. released for good behavior due to youth. Local marriages and a list of names appear. rooms for rent advised in Tas Son’s columns.
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Cyrus L. Wann
John Serbert
Armstrong
Cox
BrutHs
Mike
Anna Hills
Charley
Julia Gorton
Joseph
Bertha Achey
Dora Payton
Hugo
Imma Firrosser
Victor
Dora Studer
Martin
Lena Galm
Charles and
Lilly Bailey
Charles
Louise Poulser
DanTlas
William Payne
Kentucky Ave
Wesley Thomas
City Hospital
Pneuumonia
John Swisher
Mollie Divise
William, Schofield
Irene Leslie
Thomas Flaherty
Mamie Walden
Joseph Hoffbauer
Viola
County Treasurer Profits From County Loans
A Marion county loan case questions legality and ethics as the county treasurer lends city money from surplus funds. The treasurer admits he profits from interest, guiding loans to schools and the county while funding shortfalls. The passage portrays the treasurer as a private banker for public funds.
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Marion
Woollen
Osterman
Lim
Oa Sys
Treaurers
Papers in Richter Baaumilist libel suit vanish from clerk
The 1881 Richter-Baaumilist libel case against Sentinel and local figures resurfaces as papers vanish from the county clerk’s office. Deputy clerk Manning says folders were removed without receipt, with no trace since then. Ex-Mayor Denny recalls prosecutor Burns but says details faded over decades. In Woopitk, Frank Almy pleads not guilty to Christie Warden’s murder. trial starts as crowds converge.
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Richter-Baaumilist- Sentinel
Sentinel
Harod
Maadé
Burns
Law Partoger
Denny
Bon
Denver
Col
Fibel
The
Sullivan
Aquina Jones
Manning
Sun
Wilson
John Sullivan
Judice Burns
Woopvitik
N. H
Frank Almy
Christie Warden
Indiana Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Local forecast indicates clear cooler conditions with light showers possible Wednesday morning. For the next 24 hours ending 10 am Tuesday, cooler fair weather likely with frost formation overnight Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Alabama Amusements to Open at Grand Next Week
A. M. Palmer's New York company presents Amusements Alabama at the Grand in the early part of next week. Gus Thomas wrote The Burglar, and Alabama is set in southern surroundings with a pretty love story and notable comic touches. Odell Williams as Squire Tucker and Burr fidIntosh as Col Moberly are strong. The cast includes Frank Bangs Fred Ross Clement Bainbridge May Brooklyn Zenaide Vislaire Frances Kinharvie and others. Southern and northern sentiment motive the plot as lovers finally unite.
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Alabama
A. M. Palmer
New York
Gus Thomas
Squire Tucker
Odell Williams
Jefferson
Burr fidIntosh
Col. Moberly
Mr. Thomas
Frank Bangs
Silver King” Fame
Col Preston
Fred Ross
Clement Bainbridge
May Brookyn
Zenaide Vislaire
Frances Kinharvie
A Pretty Wedding at St Marys Church
Mr Joseph Rink and Miss Carrie Pfau wed at St Marys church in a high mass ceremony. The church was lavishly decorated with ferns and candles as Prof A Mueller played the organ. The bride wore white with a long veil and bouquet of white roses. the couple exited for a wedding breakfast and trip to Chicago. The bride is daughter of Gera Prag. the groom leads a local cloak house family. At noon they departed for Chicago for a wedding tour.
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Joseph Rink
Carrie Pfau
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Prof
A. Mueller
Ganeral Scheidel
Parelis
Gera Prag
Siguor
State House finances and river improvements debate
Indiana state funds face heating and fuel bids while a waterways convention in Evansville on Oct 14-15 plans improvements along the Ohio Wabash and White rivers. Indiana delegates include Franklin ande of Indianapolis Capt B Mackey Varnon Harry Oliver and others. The state board of agriculture celebrates a large legislature gift, clashes over a $10,000 dispute, and court cases mix petitions to rehear agriculture and monument matters as Hood’s Sarsaparilla ads close the piece.
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State House
Evansville
Indiana
Franklin Andere
Indianapolis
Capt
B. Mackey
Df Varnon
Harry Oliver
South Beng
Jd. E. Lamb
Terre Bante
Geo. W. Self
Corydon
J. Marcus Gavitt
Madison
Ohio
Wabash
White Rivers
State Board of Agriculture
Henderson
Bagley
Supreme Court
Johnson
Auditor of State
Monument Commissioners
Tangsdale
Monument Commission
Banke
Board of Agriculture
Green Defends Legislation Power in Tax Case Debate
In a courtroom hearing on Banker Decker, Green Smith led the defense arguing that the legislature may authorize a state board to investigate corporate taxes and compel private answers. He attacked opposing views on immunity and contended lawmakers can act where not forbidden by the constitution. The exchange included jabs at Harris Stuart and Ketcham, with Smith seeking a postprandial continuance.
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Decker
Taylor
Green Smith
Court House
Harris
State Board
Stuart
the Plainttin
Gere
Nic. Stuart
Arsesa
Supreme Court
Ketcham
Party Township
Smith
North Indianapolis Electric Line Trial Trip Steps Toward Open
The North Indianapolis electric line conducted a trial run Tuesday afternoon as officials outline plans for service. President Frenzel said operation may start in four to six days with E Washington street cars used and transfers arranged to match existing lines. He noted the College avenue segment could finish by mid October and that weather can delay progress.
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Indianapolis
Frenzel
Tis Sun
E. Washington St
N. Indianapolis
College Aveling
Besa
Pink Fishback
Europa
Vishback
Europe
Fishback
Brooklyn
Beal
Montana
Iowa
Nebraska
Wappenhans
Pope presides at low mass for 6000 pilgrims in St Peter’s
In Rome on Sept 29 the pope celebrated low mass at St Peter's in front of about 6000 pilgrims from many nations. He was borne into the church on papal guard shoulders and blessing the devout crowd. The pontiff wore the tiara and white vestments and appeared in good health as worshipers and guards maintained order without incident.
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Rome
St. Peter’s Church
Vail Murder Case to be Reopened in St Charles
In St Louis on September 24 the grand jury prepared another true bill against Charles E. Vail in the sensational wife murder case. The first trial for shooting his wife to obtain $20,000 life insurance ended in a disagreement. Vail has since been at liberty under heavy bonds.
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Vail
St. Louis
St. Charles
Prand
Charles E. Vail
All Over Town Wanted Help and Rooms Advertised
A terse classifieds item notes free liners and wanted help for rooms and other accommodations. The brief mentions both male and female applicants, with a three day deadline and local business context.
Union Label Effort Seeks Law for All States
The International cigar makers held a Tuesday morning meeting to accept the label committee report with amendments and plan 350 to secure state label laws where none exist. Delegates discussed counterfeit labels, safeguarding union funds, and appointing state committees to push legislation. President Strasser announced resignation. Perkins elected president as Newroad, Goupers, and Tool named vice presidents.
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Mingster
General Fund
Seavaral Union
United States
Uocoion
Fucsing
Strasser
Eigarma
James Skallerup
Chicago
SUK
Iva
Sinsa
Labor Ie
Women and Pistols Turned Fatal in Sacramento Shooting
In Sacramento Illinois on September 20 Belle Jamison discharged for alleged neglect of duty drew a pistol and shot Mrs. Robert White the farmer's wife. Mrs. White wrested the weapon and, fearing for her life, shot Jamison through the breast and head killing her instantly. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
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Sacramento
Ill
Belle Jamiison
Robert White
Byrne's Brooklyn Plan Aims for Pennant Race
Brooklyn club president Byrne said five new players would wear Brooklyn uniforms next season as the team plans a big improvement in playing capacity. He opposed heavy bidding for star players and stressed paying a fair price for needed services.
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Byrne
Brooklyn
Eeason
Bay State Democrats Nominates State Ticket in Worcester
Worcester report notes Democratic state convention selecting a full ticket by acclamation after Gov. Russell's speech. Names include Gov. Russell for governor, John W. Corcoran for attorney general, George M. Stearns for treasurer, Eloridze Cushnisn for secretary of state, and W. D. T. Trefry for auditor.
Mint director weighs plan to boost foreign gold imports
Washington September 29 The director of the mint is considering a proposal to stimulate foreign gold imports and will submit it to Secretary Foster soon for review.
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Washreaton
Mint
Foster
Burglars Surrounded in Field Near Borny Til
Sheriff's posse surrounds Farvis and Thresher in a staked field near Borny Til after a burglary. One constable wounded. Baroness Destures, Belgian minister to Paris wife and Astor kin, seeks divorce in Sioux Falls. Lou Stephenson and Grant White implicated in a bar shooting. a mob hanged the pair in a whites-lynching incident.
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Sherriff
Farvis
Borny
Til
Baroness Destures
Paris
John Jacob Astor
Sioux Falls
D. Saye
Insurance partners open new office in St Lew Nicoll area
They are in St Lew Nicoll, late of C. B. Rynolds & Co., and Co. W. Overman, fire, life and accident insurance agent, have formed a partnership for the transaction of a general insurance, real estate, rental and loan business. Located in the newly furnished office of N. Deaware and E. Market st., where they invite their many friends to call.
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St Lew
United States strengthens Chilean protection amid tensions
Washington reports say President and officials met with Consul Foster and others to ensure safety of American citizens in Chile. Egan cables that the legation faced insults, while U.S. orders surround the legation and prepare Marines. Foster suggests tensions reflect unfriendly relations and questions reciprocity after Balmaceda.
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Washington
Chili
Foster
Tracy
Commodore Ramsay
Wharton
Egan
Legation
Chifian
Hig Legation
Huan
San Francisco
Dallas
Valparaiso
Santizo
Baltimore
Valaparaiso
United States
Santiago
Digan
Julia My Foster
Balmaceda
Weather vs. fall opening and scattered records
It reports a windy fall opening with fluctuating temperatures across states, noting 14 day heat highs around 90s and several cool nights, plus a mapmaker’s method of plotting data. Also mentions a court verdict in Albany and a Kentucky town fire, with brief local details.
Foreign influenza in Melbourne and czar plots stir world chaos
A cluttered page reports influenza in Melbourne, plots against the czar, Parnell burning through books, Stephens to live in Ireland, pope's hand kiss by 4,000 pilgrims in Sydney, Duke of Cambridge near resignation, Grand Duke Paul’s obsequies, Russia’s China India tensions, and widespread famine. It ends with advertisements for Beecham’s pills and construction goods.
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Melbourne
Parnell
Fenian
James Stephens
Ireland
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
Sidney
N. S
China
India
England
Russia
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Cilx Life
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Derekes
Rietor
St. Paula
Colored A. M. E
Bathel Church
Reva
Morris Lewis
Alesandar Clark
J. H. Clay
D. P. Roberts
Loxton
Edmund Yates
Tribune
Henderson, Ky
Charles Clay
Janes Henderson
Hood
Win
Elders
Green
TRE
Union Labels
Cincinnnati
Gov
Campbell
James Anderson
Louis JM. Hadder
Calvin Tucker
Gould
Missouri Pacific
HK. Frew York
Birmania
Gibraltar
Lou Stephenson
Davis
Hollanddale
Miss
Grant White
Harrison
Uncle Sam
Blaine
Burraro
Wm. Gould, Jr
Whitney
Albany City National Bank
Fronence
Beecham
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