Burning of Courthouse Sparks Washington Riot Fears
Washington Indiana and Daviess county face intense agitation after the arrest of County Auditor Lavelle Basil Ledgerwood and John Harbine on arson charges for the courthouse fire last week. Hawes is jailed. Lavelle Ledgerwood and Harbine plead not guilty while experts inspect Lavelle’s books. bail set at 5000 each.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Daviess County
Lavelle
Basil Ledgerwood
John Harbine
Hawes
Mahavi Lavelle
Ledgerwood
Harvie
Rumor Denied on Steamship City of Rumen sa
A New York press snippet denies rumors that the steamship City of Rumen sa was wrecked. It notes reports of a collision or sinking involving the captain and crew, but official registers show the vessel remains afloat and in service.
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Rumen
Parmer alliance boycott and stock law dispute reported
The article details a northeastern county boycott by the Ladoma area alliance over stock law issues. It recounts impounding of Gy WooMite horses and a resolution severing commercial ties with Ladenis unless stock law is amended. It calls for action across Delta Fanninar Hunt counties to restore the stock and rejects changes to the Ladenis stock law. The piece also notes a Master Brewers association session with new members and a convention plan for 1898 in Chicago.
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Boswamm
Parmer
Leche Psa
Bescott
Ladoma
Thregg
Gy WooMite Oa
Pecan Gap
Hance
Ladenis
McGee
Astan
Delta Fanninar Hunt Counties
Serge Ation
Luadema Sa«K
St Lucia Mu
Master Brewers Association
Pew
Martin Schott
Highland
Tils
Charles Keller
Scranton
Joseph Griesdick
St Lona
Fuschs
Chicago
National Organization
Louis Frisch
Alfred Hineronimus
Henry Aner
St. Louis
International American Bank Renewal Hinted for Next Congress
Washington reports the international American bank project likely to be renewed in the next Congress despite anticipated resistance. Charles R. Flint of New York pushed the bill, stemming from the Pan American conference aims to boost trade with southern nations. the House banking committee says the bank will not interfere with domestic banking.
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Washington
Sherman
Charles R. Flint
New York
United States
Banking
Congress
Flint
Ci McE
International Bank
House Committee
Bishop Watterson Bars Miss Fuller From Play At Episcopal Church
A controversy at Culnarbun Colttmpes arises as Bishop Watterson forbids Miss Fuller, daughter of the county infirmary superintendent and cathedral member, from acting in a Penet of St. Pauls Episcopal church event. It is alleged the action reflects a belief in the Catholic church as the sole true church and disapproves aiding another denomination.
Wreck on Ohio Express Kills Four on Fast Mail
A Baltimore and Ohio fast mail from Chicago to New York jumped the track near Hicksville Ohio on a sharp curve. Four passengers were killed and many injured as two sleeping cars and the private car left the train and rolled down an embankment. Rescue and medical teams worked at the scene as the number of wounded grew, with at least ten dying and fifty injured reported in initial tallies.
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Hicksville
Fort Wayne
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio
Fast Mail
Chicago
New York
Montpelier
Ausburn
Emmons Blaine
King
Tomive
Newfal
Etn
Community Workers Outline Street Repair Plan
The article describes Mrs Springer urging city residents about a large street repair project. It notes a central committee and seven state groups will oversee pavement work and electrical heat pumps.
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Sprue
Fia
Hvac
Ford
Springer
National convention adjourns amid push for unified action
The session discussed cooperation and uniform regulation across states. Delegates debated President Johnson's address and various assurance laws shaping national minimization efforts. The committee called for united action but adjourned indefinitely as officers were elected.
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Sto Loris
Frank Joiner
Teubag
Johnsons
United
Consecration of Bishop Brooks at Trinity Church Boston
The Oct 15 report covers the consecration of Dr Phillips Brooks as bishop elect of Massachusetts at Trinity Church Boston. Rt Rev John Williams presided. sermon by Rt Rev Henry S Potter. The ceremony drew clergy and laity, with 200+ white surpliced clergy at the chancel rail and broad support from Episcopal leaders nationwide.
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Boston
Phillips Brooks
Old Trinity Church
John Williams
Connecticut
Bish. Clark
Khut Island
Henry $. Potter
New York
Massachusetts
Episcopal Church
Fauahar
Brooks
German Etrangierial Conference elects church officers
The session of the German Evangelical Conference elected Rev WOH Bucks as corresponding secretary of the missionary society and Rev Walhiam Yost as treasurer. Rev C KK Fehr was reelected supervisor of the Orphan Home at Flat Rock. Board of publication members were chosen: Dro Taylor, Henry Gueluk, Fo Dimmerman, M Phitzinger, Pfond, HE Dine, Wuerth, and J Stall Obi.
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Woh Bucks
The
Missionary Society
Walhiam Yost
C KK Fehr
Orphan Home
Flat Rock
Dro Taylor
Pennsylvania
Henry Gueluk
New York
Fo Dimmerman
Wisconsin
M Phitzinger
Pfond
Town
Minnesota
Wuerth
Kansas
J Stall
Disposed stock by ex president and VP shocks reform group
It is learned that John Pfr Vy the deposed president sold all his stock just before the Boston dispute and Kin gle y ex vice president Clapp Spooner similarly disposed of holdings. The committee and former officials were stunned as they kept trust portions and salaries after their financial interest ended. Hoey expected to issue a forthcoming explanatory statement.
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New York
John Pfr Vy
Boston
Kinsley Express
Clapp Spooner
Hoey
Indictments in Juarez Lottery Case Reported
Inspector Maynard at El Paso reports four indictments against Paul Conrad president of the Louisiana Totters and other lottery officers for anti lottery law violations. The grand jury spent days in session, returning 550 indictments covering as many cases against Juarez lottery officials. Trial likely to begin next week.
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Che
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el Paso
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Paul Conrad
Louisana
Juarez
Haunting Ghost Terrorizes Hazelton to Strutherslaim Workers
Report from Yotusngstons on October 15 describes workers along the Hazelton to Strutherslaim route claiming a muscular ghost haunts the track. Van Horn was attacked and beaten, others resigned, and several people have died near the lonely place. authorities suspect practical jokers and fear further assaults.
Senate Rules Adopted for Open Investigations
The Senate moved to organize investigations with open sessions and counsel for witnesses. Major figures and witnesses named include Bover Me Camant and Bardsey. hearings set for October 19 with key officials to appear. The minority report challenges the majority and cites Bardsey matters and tax liens.
Ambitious World’s Fair Tower Proposed for Chicago
A proposed skyscraper tower for the Chicago World’s Fair would cost about 1.5 million dollars and rise to 1120 feet with a 440 foot base. It would house up to 25 300 visitors at one time across three landings, with space for 12 140 to 15 000 on the first, 5 000 on the second, and 12 to 154 on the third.
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A. L. Griff Keystone Bridge
Cory
E. F. Cragin
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Pany
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Pittsburg
Heig
Web of guilt tightens around Auditor Lavelle in fire case
Washington October 17. Daily developments close the net on County Auditor James C Lavelle and his alleged accomplices. Confessions by Samuel Harbin and Basil Ledgerwood tie the court house fire to Lavelle with stolen keys and a revolver linked to Lavelle. Evidence at the scene includes a concealed cartridge and mud stained by the escaping arsonists. The protests of innocence do not erase the mounting witnesses to the crime.
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James C Lavelle
Court House
Samuel Hartin
Basil Ledgerwood
Tra Sfters
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Lavelle
Sam Harbins
Gay Trene
Harbin
Cty
Andi
Lavalle
Tor Lavelle
Bex
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Fiat
Three Inter Ocean Men Die Writing Ride on Fast Train
Crete Illinois Oct 14 A wreck on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line killed three Inter Ocean staffers on the locomotive crew Leonard Washburne sport writer Fred W Henry reporter and J A McAfferty artist together with engineer James Chirk. Fireman Latforts injured and wreckage destroyed the engine and cars. Officials and a physician rushed to the scene aboard a special train.
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Leonard Washburne
Inter Ocean
Fred W. Henry
J A McAfferty
James Chirk
Evansyoal
Henry
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Wasit
Ome
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Aden
Latforts
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Woman Pleads Mental Illness After Knife Threats
In a city a man called Neprosch faced his wife as she wielded a carving knife and threatened their baby. He retreated to a doorway while bystanders waited for help. Police arrived and she was taken into custody and adjudged insane.
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Neprosch
Tute City
Owe Tee
Wife of Beavale blacksmith found dead in trunk
The body of Menard's wife was found in a trunk at his Beavale home. He claimed she suffocated while intoxicated but medical exams showed multiple wounds. She was his fourth wife and three prior spouses died under suspicious circumstances. Menard is arrested for murder.
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Menard
Beavale
Mayback case draws British government interest
A London correspondent reports Mayback the woman who confined her husband in Liverpol faces a new trial after her mother’s visits. Mrs Blaine has sought action from officials, prompting her husband to petition the British government for a fresh trial amid prison rules shaping her fate. Mississippi Valley Physicians notes election of officers in St Louis with Dr Joseph Ranshew named chair of the arrangements committee for the next convention in Cincinnati in October 1892.
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Mississippi Valley Medical Association
C A L Reel Cinati
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Ind
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Louisville
Hopsinsville Woman Bitten by Spider in Critical Condition
In Crofton near Hopsinsville Kentucky Mrs Adams is reported bitten by a poisonous spider and lies at home in a grave condition with little hope of recovery. The incident follows a regional health scare and prompts medical attention.
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Hopsinsville
Woman Takes Suicide After Quarrel Over Suitor
In Yousustons on October 15, Mrs. John McCullough a cigarmaker swallowed poison after a quarrel with her lover Charles Hestep. She says she fled her husband in Kittanning, lived with McCullough a Pittsburgh street car conductor, and used his name. He allegedly promised marriage and then deserted her, leading to her attempt.
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Yousustons
Charles Hestep
John McCullough
Kittanning
McCullough
Pittsburg
Hestep
Prisoners Escape From State County Jail in Geneva
Yesterday three prisoners escaped from the State county jail in Geneva. Mat Riley, indicted for burglary. Fred Hayes, indicted for horse theft. Lon Melrath, indicted for burglary. Authorities suspect a lock pick by Kilcy or aid from outsiders climbing the north window into the main corridor.
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Tus
Ktate
Mat Riley
Fred Hayes
Lon Melrath
Kilcy
Mattary
Tragic Train Accident Claims James Little at Point House
Philadelphia report details the death of 19 year old James Little who was part of a crew drilling freight cars on the Pennsylvania railroad. He ran ahead to open a switch but his foot caught in the track frog and, despite calling for the engine to stop, was struck and killed by the locomotive.
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James Little
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Union
Joseph's” Hospital
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Heetler
Dea
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John J Tfowry
John Mas
Martin McGeill
William Davidson
David Zield
James Dickson
James Slavin
Charles Newman
Harry Goarnekson
Hart Clowry
Aml Mas
Newman
Wen
Hood's Sarsaparilla Builds Natural Strength
The benefit to people in poor health is clear as Hood's Sarsaparilla makes the weak strong. It does not act as a stimulant but builds up all weakened parts, purifies the blood, and aids healthy function of the kidneys and liver.
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Nature
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Corry
Hood
Sulphur Bitters Ad Claims Blood Cleansing Cure
An 18th century style testimonial claims Sulphur Bitters from unprincipled parties are reliable medicine that searches out and cleanses blood impurities. The Boston Daily Globe ad urges readers that every bottle revives health and makes you feel like a new person.
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Young Farmer Suffers Jaw Injury From Wheat Grain
Edward Bowyer, living south of Moses, O., on a Saturday injures his jaw while dislodging a grain of wheat from a tooth with a pin. The pin slips, scratches his jaw and causes blood poisoning. It is feared he may not recover.
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Moses
Edward Bowyer
Despise not the day of small things pill
An 300 pound man suffers indigestion after using Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets. The gentle laxative claims to be natural in action and not harsh on digestive organs. Sold for 25 cents per vial at druggists.
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Carter
Carter Medicine CQ
New York
Pierce
Swiss President Draws Small Annual Salary
The president of the Swiss republic receives a modest annual salary of 3000 francs indicating the ceremonial nature and frugal governance style of the Swiss leadership.
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Swiss Republic
American air Hine 19 th g test on the market
A grocer promotes Hine 19th grade air testing product claiming harmlessness and efficiency. It is vouched for by a grocer and marketed as a beneficial aid.
A Stitch in Time Take Simmon a Lives Regulator
A brief health advisory notes the role of an early intervention device in preventing illness. It highlights its use by medical staff to regulate patient care and reduce sickness onset through timely action.
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Simmon
Patent Medicines Ad From Early Pharmacy Noir
An old advertisement lists tonic products including German and Irish remedies and a Scotch sar saparilla, with claims to cure headache vertigo and constipation. Prices noted are 25 cents per box and 60 cents per bottle, sold by Laubach & Boy.
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Laubach & B O
Sly's Cream Basin Praised by Opera Singer
An influenza and catarrh sufferer credits Sly's Cream Basin with swift relief. Within twenty four hours the symptoms vanished and the singer could perform a heavy role with undiminished voice, recommending it to other vocalists.
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Hamilton
L Hess Girard Opera Co
Catarth Cure Prompts Imitations and Ads
The notice warns that Od sanl''s Catarth Cure has many imitators and urges buyers to insist on Old duul'a. It cautions against other remedies and promotes Dr Isull's Body Syrup as a remedy for restlessness. Price listed as 26 cents a bottle.
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