The Money Flow Through the Clearing House System
A detailed look at how clearances transfer debts between banks without hard cash. Each Indianapolis bank except one holds New York accounts. daily drafts and checks move to the New York clearing house, where net balances are settled. Often only small cash, sometimes as little as $100, actually changes hands to close a million-dollar day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Bank
Indianapolis
New York City
New York
William Wesley Woollen
Fletcher's
Indiana National
Fletcher
Fletcher's Bank
Grissel v Noel Bros Overhours Labor Case Upheld
Superior court affirms jury verdict awarding John Grissel $123 for overtime work. Judge Taylor rules weekly employment masks overtime claims and that a worker may hire for extended hours, reversing lower court decisions and quashing prior judgments against Noel Bros. Local context details indicate Grissel earned $1.25 per day.
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John Grissel
Noel Bros
Grissel
Killer in Wood Heade d By Axe Murder Charge in Irvine
Ricuwonp Kentucky April 5 Claire Smith is jailed in Irvine on murder charges of Theodore Markham. No witnesses. Smith claims Markham threatened him at Red Lick and drew a pistol. he says he struck with an ax until Markham was killed. Markham described as peaceful, while Smith is viewed as dangerous.
Foster Seen Platt in New York City Talks
New York April 5 It is claimed the purpose of Secretary Foster's trip is to induce Thomas C Platt to use his influence for President Harrison's renomination. Reports say Foster and Platt had several interviews Monday but the result is not known. It is believed Platt will not object to Harrison at the Minneapolis convention.
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Foster
Platt
New York
Thomas C. Platt
Harrison
Harris
Minneapolis
Annie Margaret Montague Convicted in Manslaughter Case
Dvesuin on April 5 reports Annie Margaret Montague was convicted of causing the death of her daughter. She faces a sentence of 43 months in jail. The case concluded after a Monday trial, highlighting a tragic domestic incident and a firm judicial outcome.
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Dvesuin
Annie
Margaret ‘Montague
A Dissolute Husband Kills Wife Then FleeS
A ruthless early morning murder in Wheeling West Virginia unfolds as William Mair a baker after a quarrel with his wife shoots her in the head and continues firing into her body before fleeing discarding the pistol. The couple had been married six months amid complaints of his dissolute habits.
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Wheeling
Woman Beaten Stepdaughter Sentenced to Workhouse
Judge Buskirk sentenced Mary Hahn to 90 days in the workhouse and a $1 fine for maltreating her 8 year old stepdaughter. The court heard testimonies of brutal abuse including ties, gagging, bed confinement, and repeated beatings with a wheel spoke. The child was placed with her grandmother pending action by the board of children’s guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hahn
Bowman
Hahn
Albert Hahn
Missourist
Board of Childrens’ Guardians
Molders Union Endorses Robert Emmett for Sheriff
The Molders union No 17 passed resolutions praising Robert Emmett and endorsing his candidacy for Marion County sheriff. They cite his industrial work, founding of local branch No 17, and 37 years residence in Marion County Indiana. The statement urges support from union members and friends for his nomination and election. Michael Mclaughlin and C Russell signed. May go to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molders’ Union
Robert Emmett
Robert E. Emmett
Marion County
Stove-molders’ Union
Brother Emmett
Robert F. Emmett
Indiana
Michael McLaughlin
C. P. Russell
Missing Express Package With $10,000 Sparks Inquiry
Cincinnati April 5 detectives and express company officers investigate a vanished $10,000 package believed sent from New Orleans by an unnamed business and directed to Washington. The money never arrived and scrutiny aims to locate the parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States Express Company
New Orleans
Express
Washington
Divorce case headline at Meredith station signals new barracks
Brusilla A. Wiggins titled by her husband at Meredith station on Monday with a dagger amid divorce proceedings. New barracks at Wm. L. Elders referenced in readable fragment.
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Brusilla A. Wiggins
Meredith
Wm. L. Elders
Cyclone Wreaks Havoc Across Kansas and Nearby States
A Kansas cyclone battered towns from Cherryvale to Fort Scott causing collapsed roofs broken windows and fallen trees. Two killed at a farm in Cove Ark and two injured at Farris Nardis and Mrs. Wright site. A water spout damaged Waukunda creek and a farmers alliance picnic was struck. Blizzard also hit the Dakotas and Minnesota while train wrecks halted lines near Sabula and Piedmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Cherryvale
Burlington
Emporia
Fort Scott
Bosworth
Katie
Farris Nardis
Mixsuarours
Dakotas
Minnesota
St. Louis
Nvor
Sabula
Piedmont
The Whole West Suffering From the Elements
A massive wing storm sweeps the west of the Alleghenies causing widespread disruption. Reports indicate hardship to life and property in Kansas while Dakota and Illinois face blizzards and flooding threats. In Wattanatsa Indiana and Curia co Illinois gales hinder transport and cause damage along flooded rivers.
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Curcaco
Alleghenies
Kansas
Dakota
Illinois
Vice presidential deliberations and theatrical project in Washington
Washington reports describe Whitelaw Reid weighing a vice presidential bid amid free silver debates. Senate and House actions surface on unemployment, crime prevention, and the tea theater project led by George Rhodius. Rhodius estimates a Washington Street theater would cost around 300000, with frontage and location concerns shaping plans. Tunis Dean to visit next week to discuss the situation as lawmakers push for action on economic and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhodius
Sun
Tunis Dean
Harris Circuit
Dean
English’s
The
Statesman
Washington St
Mr. Rhodius
Medical students map internals in clinic chalk survey
Seven medical students from two colleges examined a living subject at City Hospital using chalk to outline internal organs arteries and nerves. They identified heart lungs stomach kidneys ileocecal valve Scarpa and axillary regions while learning topographical anatomy. The top scorers may win hospital or dispensary positions by Friday after urine analysis.
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College of Physicians
Medical Cellege of
Indiana
City
Jeffries
Lewis
Bright
Scarpa
One Lung the Humorist Returns From Cincinnati
Dr Franklin Hays reports that One Lung the humorist has returned from Cincinnati where he met Bill Nye. Nye plans a final week of lecturing then moves to Asheville to begin spring crops with Mr Burbank in poor health joining him to support Nye. Nye had jokingly described tanning a lung for whip lashes but the other lung remains fully active.
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Franklin Hays
Cincinnati
Bill Nye
Mr. Nye
Asheville
Burbank
Nye
Is Alger in It Prospect for Alger Worth Minnesota Support
Washington April 5 Ex Congressman Allen of Michigan discussed state politics noting that if Gen Alger is a presidential candidate Michigan would vote for him at Minneapolis. He would not hazard a prediction on Northwest sentiment between Harrigan and Alger.
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Alger
Washington, D.C
Allen
Michigan
Minneapolis
Great Northwest
Harrigan
Chase
Porter
Chambers
State House
Warren Sayre
Sayre
Mr Benny Gruenert Exhibits New Barroom Mood
Local report notes Mr Benny Gruenert of the Jefferson hiduss at 61 and 63 E. Gouth-street recenty updated his bar room with new and elegant fittings. No further details provided due to legibility limits.
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Benny Gruenert
Jefferson Hiduss
E. Gouth-st
Mr. Gruenert
Gopeiar
Indiana Gubernatorial Plot Tangles in Fort Wayne Standoff
Indiana Republican factions clash over Chase Porter and Smiley Chambers with talk of a split in the party. Reports say Porter denies a run for governor while Chambers signals possible acceptance of a nomination if offered. A statewide convention and proxy voting loom as party leaders seek a candidate who can unite factions and beat Democrats in November.
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Tur Sen
Porter
Rome
Harrison
Smiley Chambers
Chambers
Lameel
Chicago
Ali
Sturrison
Chase
Salate
White House
Indiana
Ira
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Allen
Shockney
Senate
de Crawna
Chase Mit
Tim Sty
Hovey
Claude Matthews
Matthews Stamp
Revelations at Public Works Board on Pitch Lake Asphalt
Tas Sun reports a secret Saturday meeting of the Board of Public Works with asphalt bidders. Representatives from Warren-Scharf and Western paying companies were not invited, prompting controversy. Expert Schubert questioned Pitch lake claims, arguing Pitch Point asphalt is underflow, not overflow, and Lake supplies are ample. Board to decide future specs Wednesday and bid Pennsylvania Street paving, possibly readingvertising if Pitch lake asphalt is preferred.
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Board of
Fabric Works
Tas
Sun
A.sesaton
Pulic Works
A. Fintter
Warren-Scharf
Lee Fulmer
Tte
Zimmerman
McArthur Bros
Schubert
Barber Company
Pitch Lake
Pitch Point
Lake
Indianapolis
Fulmer-Seibert
McArthur
Carter-Hawley
Detroit
Robinson
Pennsylvania-st
New York
St. Clair
Lifting a Bie Debt and Meeting at YMCA
A joint meeting of the board of directors and trustees at the YMCA rooms is set for Monday evening to discuss lifting a heavy debt. Director CC Meigs Jr is expected to attend and may reveal news. A basement fire at 125 W Indiana St nearly suffocated several Italian families, rescued by police and firemen.
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CC. D. Meigs, Jr
Meiga
Arcaco
Indiana St
Paris Anarchists In The Gun Cotton Explosion
Reports from St Petersburg and Paris describe a massive blast at a smokeless powder factory in St Peters Bunk, Russia, killing nine workers and leveling buildings. The incident ties to Deeming and Miz Mather in a linked inquiry, with Ravashol implicated as drafting detailed attacks on public targets and Paris clubs.
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St. Peters Bunk
Russia
Paris
International
Journal An
St. Petersburg
Smallpox Epidemic Reported in Tower City Area
An outbreak of smallpox in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has prompted county poor directors to provide food and medical aid. About 200 cases are in Tower, with temporary huts built on the mountain side for isolation. Williamstown and Lykens also report severe cases in the same valley.
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Fo Gity
Ett Porriville
Tower
Williamstown
Conis County
Lykens
Tower City
Pang Yim on Trial for Arson at Massachusetts Ave Store
Pang Yim, arrested for arson at his Massachusetts Avenue store, faces a preliminary hearing before Judge Bug. Attorney Norton and McFee defend. Witness Cappy Neal testified on the blaze origin in the cellar and a second fire on the first floor. Pang sat in the defendant’s chair, smile flickering as testimony proceeded.
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Pang Yim
Massachusetts Ave
Bug
Tues
Norton
Cappy” Neal
Neal
Ed Mc
Pang
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Taylor Kates
Claire Smith
Theodore Markham
Peices
Dey Life
Gov. Chase
Will Phipps
Fulmer & Seibert
Thomas Ott
Union Railway Company
Walker
Havens
Roberts
Board of Trade
New England Society
Propydeum
A. H. Snow
New England
Henry Harmening
Panhandle
Hast St
Powers & Blackwell
John Baltzley
Congressman Cheadle
Frankfort
Henry Kaylor
Noblesville
W. F. Daily
Peru
Charles Steierberg
Pennsylvania Company
Loeper
Garver
Evans
Connor
Vonnegut
Scott
Homer Ray
Morris and Coburnste
Buskirk
Thompson
Olsen
Brrrus
Theobald
Eva Schmidt
Charles
Jennie Gerbs
Ames
Annie Hutchenson
Martin
Della Field
Arthur
Gussie Garetson
Pursell
Delass St
Jesse Blan
Fifth-st
Amanda Wilson
Elizabeth Heightshoe
Laurel St
Charles Fassett
Brookside Ave
Cassius M. Dickey
Ida M. Reynolds
Milton J. Clemens
Grand Jury
Kitty Allen
Union Station
Jennne Williams
Poe
Borh
Indorsed
Emmett
Gas Trust
Trust Gas Company
Bailey
Young
COL. Cyclones Fun
Farmers’ Alliance
Wattanatsa
Ind
Hammond
Calumet
Curiaco
Whitelaw Reid
Wasuine
Stewart
Welcott
New York State
House
McMillan
Burrows
Sherman
Finance Committee
Peffer
Wilson
Hunter McCaslin
James B. Wilson
John Sexton
Lopographical Union
Thomas Gruelle
Labor Signal
Sexton
McCaslin
Democratic City Committee
Jrain II
Matthews
Henderson
Gali
Green Smith
Ray
Frank B. Alley
State Senewr
Marion
Hendricks County
Legistaure
Charles Maxtin
Mavnip
Granada
Mepnourin
Australiay
Adgril
Miz Mather
Deeming
Miss Mather
William
Edmu Yates
William’s
von Esm
Kiel
von Egmarch
Princesa Henrietta
Sehh Holstein
Hubertisstec
Berlin
Scholes
Hemarc
Petrel
Petor
Cuiisco
Harribburg
Pala Pattison
Chas
County
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