Liberty Bell greeted by Indianapolis crowd in patriotic holiday
The city of Indianapolis celebrated a royal greeting to the Liberty Bell with a holiday atmosphere and lessons of patriotism for children. The piece notes a $9,000,000 sugar bounty and comments on political shifts including Dr. Wm. Everett's election to Congress in Massachusetts and changes in Indiana journalism.
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Indianapolis
Republican Party
United States
Congress
Wm. Everett
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Senator James H Kyle of South Dakota Portraited as Leader
The piece describes Senator James H Kyle at thirty nine as tall and vigorous with dark hair and eyes and a strong mind. It notes he is a Congregational preacher elected to the U S Senate as an independent and now aligned with Democrats on most issues. It praises his chairmanship of the education committee and predicts a productive record for South Dakota.
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James K. Jones
Arkansas
Senate
James H. Kyle
South Dakota
Kyle
United States Senate
Mathews of the Indianapolis News Receives Washington Acclaim
The Washington correspondents praise Mr. Mathews of the Indianapolis News as a diligent, grounded reporter whose early starts and meticulous specials mark him as a rising talent. They note his poor parental background, his log cabin home in southern Illinois, and his ascent in a free country through education and the press.
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Washington
Mathews
Indianapolis News
Ilinois
Opening of the Columbian Exposition by President Cleveland
The May 2 opening at Chicago feature involved Grover Cleveland pressing the ivory button to ignite the great engines and signal the exposition's start. Eyewitnesses described a electrified scene symbolizing civilization advancing as fireworks, fountains, and chimes filled the air and flags of Ferdinand and Isabella were displayed.
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Cleveland
Grover Clevehant
America
Golden Republic
Furn
Aragon
Castile
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Columbus
The Central Court spectacle set in white city grandeur
A reader imagines the Central Court as a vast open space enclosed by grand white facades and porticoes. The administration dome overlooks a lagoon flanked by two 150 foot electric fountains and a gold clad Republic statue. A grand triumphal charge dominates the scene near the administration building.
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Lake Michigan
Havin
White City
The
Republic
After the Exercises The President's Departure
After a luncheon for President Cleveland and party in the administration building the ladies went to the women s building. The president vice president Duke of Veraguas and officials rode to the great manufacturers building in carriages amid a crush. The duke was jostled but escaped unharmed and the group traveled by three electric launches for a view of the lacoon buildings.
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Lighta
Cl Veland
Duke of Veragas
Great Manufacturers
President Cleveland Leaves City By Private Car
The party rode carriages to the station building where Cleveland rested in President Higgvinbothure's office from 4 to 5 o elock. They then returned to the depot, joined by cabinet members, and proceeded south to Grand Crossing to connect with the Pennsylvania United train to Washington. Ambassador Bayard remained behind for several days.
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TCT
Cleveland
Higgvinbothure
Terminel
Grand Crossing
Pennsylvania United
Washington
Ambassador Bayard
President Cleveland's Address at Opening of the Air Exposition
President Cleveland spoke during the air exposition ceremony praising American enterprise and skill. He highlighted the nation’s achievements, welcomed foreign guests, and stressed popular education, self government, and international brotherhood as the exhibit machinery came to life signaling hopes for mankind's welfare and freedom.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Nations
Row over Duchess Veragua reception at women’s building
In Chicago May 4 row among lady managers over Duchess Veragua reception. Critics say Phoebe Conzins’s ouster as secretary sparked the dispute, with blame aimed at Mrs John A Logan and Mrs Potter Pahner for excluding others. Separately, the national world’s fair commission protests lack of respect from the ceremonies committee over seating at the opening.
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Duchess Veragua
Cmicaco
Phoebe Conzins
Duchess Veragna
John A. Logan
Potter Pahner
National Commission
Cmicado
World's Fair Commission
Committee On
Washington Topics Late Pension Rules and Office Haste
The pension office outlines new proof rules for pension claims and prohibits printed affidavits while requiring written affidavits. Claimants must show credible witnesses and explain their reasons for disability in the dependent and disability act procedure. In Washington officials report many seeking offices, with Treasury chief clerk Ian Carlisle approached by a youth seeking a post.
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Wasiixutos
Pension Office
Murphy
Ista
Cleveland Returns to Washington After Chicago Trip
President Cleveland and cabinet members who went to Chicago arrived back in Washington last evening. Private Secretary Thurber and Mrs. Cleveland accompanied him to the city, with few people inside the hall for the annual event, which was not publicly announced.
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Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Thurber
Lamont
Bissell
Morton
Ney
Naval Review Draws Crowds Amid Stormy Weather at Hudson
President Cleveland viewed the warships from piers as rain disrupted the parade. Cannons roared to greet the Dolphin's launch, while searchlights revealed 85 vessels and bands played intermittently. A Madison Square Garden ball closed the Columbian events with officials and guests in attendance.
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Cleveland
Paradise
Miadison Squire Garde
New York
Great Maritime Review
Hampton Roads
Victoria
Uerbert
Miantotomah
Republica
Tirancdentez
Jersey
North River
New Jersey
Gherardi
Madison Square Ball
Madison Square Garden
High White River Reaches Record Levels Since 1875
Press morning reports White River at its highest since August 1875 with six inches rise overnight. Workers rush sand fills to hold back water while the grade approaches collapse and risk of great damage increases along the road abutment.
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White River
Greene County Enumeration For 1892 And 1893 Compared
Greene County population figures by township for 1892 and 1893 are listed alongside gains and losses. The enumeration data cover multiple counties and show shifts in residents across towns, with totals and per township changes noted.
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Greene County
Grain and cattle prices and early May trades in Indianapolis
May grain and cattle prices reported for Indianapolis with oats wheat corn and hogs. May prices show opens and closes in Chicago New York and other markets. Multiple local incidents include a veteran killed by a train in Manos and injuries from razor gashes in Wapasit and other collisions in Indianapolis area.
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Manos
Michael Oresey
Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Populists Retain Control as Ottawa Court Upholds Ouster
Kansas Supreme Court sustains Populist action to oust railway commissioners Mitchell and Anthony before their terms end. Populist governorates replaced them with a Populist and a fusion Democrat, with Anthony and Mitchell resisting. Court ruling keeps commission in Populist control.
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Kansas
Mitchell
Anthony
Commission
Bloomfield Linton and Worthington Population Comparison
Bloomfield Linton and Worthington population figures are compared using school child counts and transfer data. The article notes relative growth, describes church events, local orders, and business profits, and includes household population estimates for each town.
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WM. M. Moss
Bloomfield
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Indiana
ROYAL
Royal Bacine PowDer Co
Wall St. N.Y
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Br. Hagrison
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A. C. Slacker
the Shoals News
Will C. Gruber
Hacker
Martin County
C. R. Fau Ken
Ripley County
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Ben. Voorhees
Lasjurbedd Gyan
Lagoons
Washington Topics
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the Naval Review
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Flower
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Yorktown
Giovanne Bausan
Rynda
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Dolphin
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Alo Yeni
Eam de Faipaye
Grac Oo Wee
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Ats Low
Jackson
Jose
Jefferon
Richland O
Tose G Smith
Soz
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EEL
Socktoms
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Taylor
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Wright
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Worthingtop
Circuit Court
O Donald
Mel Lows
Sebing
Joseph Mays
Witscle
Chas, Young
Ben O'Doneld
Andy Ebinson
Oscar Smith
Barley Young
Frank Justice
Alfred Osborn
E. & I. Railroad
George W. Hawes
Ella
Sullivan County
Fred J. Jessup
Lettie Heath
Omation Stokes
Chicago Grain and Provision
Able
Els
Suly
Oats
Luce
Brazin
Wapasit
Clifton Lesson
Benjamin Fisher
City Park
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Inpranapolis
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Monon
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Paities
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Liscary
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Bloomstied
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Joler Coen
Linton
Worthington
Liston
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Hood
Wm. Sample Crittenden
Minols
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Toreny Court
Blannfield
Dadian
Ord Dayeta
John Grounds
George Burch
Greene Circuit Court
Bloommield
Cardiana
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Iany
Isa Er
Jacob
George Bureh
Seach
Cald
Bloomfields
Franklin Ramsey
Lindsey
Dr. Lindsey
J. F. Brooks
Plainaville
O. W.S Linecott
Niles
Ohio
Mirroy
MirFinn Co
Penna
New York World
John Gemmill
ST. Jacobs
Scott
Scott & Bonny
Vienna
Ll. SW. Avers & Co
Prickanjapolis
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AL Williams
Ghina & Queensusare
George C
Royal George Stalliom
Hy Pande
Nette
Marcra
Black Hawk
Black
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Im’s
Eee TE
Ilack Tige
Vermont
Jennie Williams
Jet
Hloomeld
Ira Walker
Janus Alexander
Plumpaco
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Amlcan Shaft Holoirco
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