Frenzel a Kansas City street railway chief in focus
John Frenzel, head of Citizens' street railway, is painted as a driven, contentious figure with strong push and energy. Reports discuss his rise from newspaper vendor to bank president, his political influence, and mixed opinions about his character and tactics during the strike era.
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John P. Frenzel
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Citizens’ Company
Frenzel
Sun
Grant
Holliday
Democratic Party
McDonald
Tam
Germany
Bismarck
John Frenzel
Madison Road
John
Merchants’ Bank
Newman
Teller
I. M. Churchman
Mr. Churchman
Berlin
Ouse
John Holliday
Notable Strategy Leaning on Allies in Quick Moves
The subject shows steadfast resolve and fighting spirit yet relies on friends for guidance and swiftly consults them before making new moves. This pattern highlights a collaborative approach to decision making and risk assessment.
Will These Councilmen Wear It in the Electric Light Matter
Council debate centers on an electric light contract worth seventy thousand dollars annually. Democrats face pressure from Republicans to insist on a purchase clause, citing city ownership ideals, while opponents warn of political inconsistency and gas company allies.
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Common Council
Ryan
Broad Ripple
Mrs Harrison III Called From New York for Illness
Mr and Mrs J R McKee travel from Boston to Washington to join President Morrison’s daughter after a telegram warns that her mother, Mrs Harrison, is ill. Russell B Harrison meets siblings on arrival and departs, sparking talk of recovery.
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McKee
New York
the Enquirer
J. R. McKee
Boston
Washington
Morrison
Chesapeake Bay
Stand by Parkhurst as flock defends his bravery
The report claims a rupture between Dr. Parkhurst and his congregation over his sermons criticizing local official corruption. William E. Dodge, a board member, defends Parkhurst saying he is brave and that others should support his crusade against vice.
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Bis
New Yonk
Dr. Parkhurst
William E. Dodge
Board of Trustees
Weather forecast for Indiana 1892
For Indiana the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. April 12 1892 show slightly warmer but increasing clouds and local rains at night. Monday will bring showers with a passing rain and clearing by Tuesday.
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Indiana
Sunday Services Highlight New Pastor and Sermon Themes
The report notes St Pauls Episcopal Church welcomes Rev. G A Carstensen, born Santa Cruz, formerly at St Bartholomews NY, delivering morning and evening sermons. Dr H A Cleveland of Meridian Street M E Church preached on Blessed are the poor in spirit and social wealth. Rev T N Todd preached at Elizabethtown Seventh Presbyterian, with amateur reportage noted on his sermon.
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Randthaler
Tabernacle
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
G. A. Carstensen
Island of
Santa Cruz
St. Bartholomew’s
New York
H. A. Cleveland
Meridian St. M. E. Church
Christ
T. N Todd
Elizabethtown
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Carstensen
Matthew
Tragic Squall Drowns Instructor and Nine Boys Near Thompson Island
A boat carrying an instructor A. F. Nordberg and ten boys from the Boston farm school on Thompson Island capsized after a Sunday church trip. Eight boys and Nordberg died in the icy water. two boys survived four hours clinging to the hull before rescue as Supt. Bradley reported the disaster to police. Ages ranged 16 to 19.
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Boston
Boston Farm School
Thompson’s Island
Spectacle
Thompson's Islands
Supt. Bradley
A. F. Nordberg
Convention Echoes in Sheriff Nomination Battle
The article analyzes the Republican convention where Bob Emmett secured the sheriff nomination on the first ballot amid factional tension. It notes Coroner Manker’s defeat, Foley’s deputyship role, and Langenberg’s post convention celebration as the race narrows with Beck and Holt in the mix and Emmett’s strong push securing expected momentum.
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Bob Emmett
Emmett
Claypool
Wree
Lang’nberg
Fourth Ward
Kern
Claude Matthews Enters Indiana Governor Race
The long awaited April letter from Secretary of State Matthews confirms his candidacy for Indiana governor. He states he seeks the Democratic nomination for the whole party and not any faction, while rivals Nye Niblack and Shanklin fight for support.
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Matthews
C. C. Matson
Greeneastle
Indiana
Claude Matthews
Nye
Wniblack
Shanklin
Franklin
Cleveland
Oea
Net tleton to resign Treasury post to pursue private business
In Washington on April 11 Gen Net tleton announced his retirement from the treasury department within a few months to enter private enterprise. He said prior arrangements with other parties prevent withdrawal and denied any friction with superiors. The Yellowstone park inquiry was postponed to next week. Ex Senator Blair pressed for reveals about his China ministry resignation claiming false representations to Beijing. The foreign relations committee will investigate. In the Senate Morgan sought presidential access to papers on Haiti reciprocal trade withdrawal and the Germany treaty
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Washington
Gen. Nettleton
Treasury Department
Department
Blair
Senate
China
Foreign Relations Committee
Morgan
Hayti
Germany
Gallinger
Cleveland
Meridan Church
Committee On Pastoral Relations
Comu N
Plymouth
Churett
Sma
New England
Joice
Dre. Cleveland
Meridian St
Bish
Hefarsa
Cea
Our Ace of Clubs in Cincinnati Exhibition Action
Our ball club traveled to Cincinnati Monday to clean up the diamond with Capt Comiskey crowd of league players. Local magnates praise the showing as the club begins exhibition games. Wednesday and Thursday host home grounds games against city league teams.
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Cincinnati
Local court actions and city incidents headline week
Judge Harper awards Edward Sandy a nominal one cent judgment against Susie King in a replevin case over a watch. Wm. Cline wins 4000 dollars against Citizens' Street Railway for injuries from a car collision. Reformatory prisoners to be moved as buildings near completion. A restaurant assault and a drunken car row disrupt Saturday night. A mysterious woman deemed insane is under medical care. Dogberry row sees document handover to Justice Johnson. Labor unions discuss machinists strike and piece-work disputes in local shops.
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Harper
Edward Sandy
Susie King
Democratic County Convention
J. . Hunter
Julius Reinecke
Julian
Social Turnverein
Herman Osterheld
Tomlinson Hall
Wm. Cline
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Taylor
Lander
Washington St
Fletcher
Earp
Indianapolis
Tllinois St
Brutus
John
Lizzie Duncan
George
Annie Hughes
Dennis
Ellen Brown
H. and
M. Zimmer
Dollie Noth
Denrns
Manly Ferguson
W. Washington Sr
Fred Luscher
Lincoln-ave
Nettie Palmer
Mississippi-st
Minnie Hood
Michigan-st
Lucinda Evans
Ohio-st
Marriacke
William E. Kercheval
Anna Pyle
Dogberry Row
Justice Feibleman
Justice Johnson
Feibleman
Habich
Daniels
Holtzman
Baby Case Shocks Knightsville Brazil Ind
In Knightsville two miles east of this city an illegitimate two month old girl child of Anna Crabb was found dead. Autopsy by two physicians cites violence as cause. Suspect McVay, once courting Crabb, is jailed. He claimed the mother killed the infant. coroner called to the case. Inquest set for Tuesday morning.
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Brazil
Ind
Knightsville
Anna Crabb
McVay
Crabb
Boston
Patrick Donavan
Mary
John Donavan
Charleston
Ipaysune
Pas
Sdk
John
Daly
Alma
Bosty
Miss. Ohik
McDowell
Police Guard At Dock Unloading Sparks Tense Scene
Cuiiaco April 11 A force of non union men unloaded boats at the docks under police protection. Striking longshoremen circled the area shouting threats and vengeance, and officials warned that without police there would be serious trouble.
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Cuiiaco
Printers Strike in Andersen and Axprison April 11
The Bulletin and Democrat offices report printers striking on Monday. Jurors state their positions will be filled by others as part of the disruption.
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Andersen
Political cabinet placements teased for Harrison ticket
Report from Carriaco that Senators Cullom Allison and Spaulding map a 1888 ticket with Harrison, Cullom, and Allison in cabinet roles if McKinley fates repeat. Lavi Morton to fund the canvass and seek vice presidential renomination. Meeting at Grand Pacific with proxies and a Havana-like power balance.
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Carriaco
Herald
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Harrison
William B. Allison
Lavi P. Morton
New York
Grand Pacific Hotel
Iowa
Philetus Sawyer
Wisconsin
Jesse Spaulding
Judge Blodgett
Chicago
Cullom
Allison
Lawrer
Spaulding
Blodgett
Senator Allison
The Brick Men Are Hot
Engineer Mansfield presents a tabulated test of bricks for paving South St. bids. Hollwood Canton Wabash Canton standard Grape Creek Bircurus London paver Malvern Brazil Canton cherry brick rank by abrasion and absorption. Fulmer Seibert win at 7.79 per foot with oolitic curb. Warren-Scharf win on Pennsylvania St. from New York to St Clair with 6.58.4 per foot and stratified curb.
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Mansfield
Board of Public Works
Hollwood
Canton
Warren-Scharf Company
Western
Pennsylvania St
New York
St. Clair-st
Free Sugar Movement May Move Fast in Congress
Representative Stout of Michigan presses the free sugar plan before the Ways and Means Committee while Wilson of West Virginia aimed to speak on sugar during tariff debates but was interrupted by the wool bill. Supporters believe free sugar could pass the House, risk a presidential veto, and provoke cross party support in the Senate.
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House
Washington
Stout
Michigan
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
West Virginia
Senate
White House
Inside History of the Struggle for the Franchise
The item discusses rumors of a transfer of the Citizens street railway to Mr Belknap of New York and eastern capitalists, with Belknap backing the enterprise. Bosson of the Bank of Commerce recalls hints of Belknap negotiating to purchase Citizens as the Broad Ripple franchise questioned. He notes it could enable another electric line and city benefit, while skeptics hinted at competition but questioned their motives.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Belknap
New York
Broad Ripple Road
Bosson
Bank of Commerce
Broad Ripple
Council
Police capture two freight car robbers after town chase
Cornise April 11 The police pursued organized bandits breaking into freight cars Sunday night. Two thieves were captured after a subsequent chase. a box of shoes and other goods were recovered along with fuse and a powder blower from two men.
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Cornise
Death of Brigadier General Thomas Sweeney
Dead Soldier reports Brig. Gen. Thomas Sweeney A S retired died at his residence in Astoria on Sunday night after service in New York.
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New York
Thomas Sweeney
A. S
Astoria
Watch cleaning offer at Al Mueller's shop
Offer advertises watch cleaning and regulation for one dollar with a one year guarantee. Mentions Al Mueller's location and notes new rockers at Wm L Eiders.
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al Mueller’s
L Eiders
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Parkhurst
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Foley
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Miss
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J. J. Cook
Wm. Gant
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Buskirk
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City Ball League
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