Fire Rages Through Smythe Stable Hurts Dozens in Chicago
A fire in John M. Smythe's stable behind a West Madison Street furniture store near Halstead caused about 3000 dollars in damage and injured many. Officer Patrick Sheehy saved hundreds by restoring order as flames spread to a museum and other buildings. A baby was born amid the crash, and several dramatic rescues occurred among panicked crowds and burning interiors.
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John M. Smythe
W. Madisonst
Halstead
Patrick Sheehy
Stoble Middleton
Haymarket
Furnitura
Kohl and Middleton
Hese
Policean Sheehy
C. H. Messenger
Sheehy
Hugh
Larente Dale
Zola Lorenzo
Minever
Carter
Belmont
A. D. Lafay
Son
Struck by Debris Dies After Hospital Death
Report notes a fatality from falling debris who died at midnight in hospital. A fire was subdued after a lone battle, sparing more lives, while a controversial cartoon about King Humbert drew international headlines and mocked royal anger.
Public Works Board Meets With Minor Items Cited
The Board of public works discussed various petitions and property issues, but no major actions were taken. Items included paving requests, grading projects, street numbering corrections, and sewer and water mains work. a sewer balance of 2 215 153 was approved, while several improvements were deferred or await next steps.
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Defrees
Ramsey
Union Railway Company
Clifford-aye
C. A. Parker
Indiana Ave
Rhody R. Shiel
Rhody
N. Tllinois
Tom
Markey
W. H. Hobbs
Tallyan-ave
D. C. Adams
St. Charles-st
Naomie-st
Belt Road
Tennessee-st
Fio-st
Twelfth-st
Robert Kennington
Fifteenth-st
Fall Creek
Pennsylvania-st
Pleasant-st
Ditton
Linden-sts
Michigan-st
Columbia
Massachusetts
Ave
Peru-st
Last Rites for Postmaster Wallace Draw Huge Crowd
The Central Christian Church in Indianapolis filled with mourners for Postmaster William Wallace. Gen. Lew Wallace led the procession from his family home as 120 post office staff and many fraternal groups attended. Rev. Dr. Lucas spoke of Wallace’s devotion to family, friends, law, and church, with burial at Crown Hill. The service featured floral tributes and readings.
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Central Christian Church
Tan Sen
Wallace
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Old Fellows Lodges
Indianapolis
Loyal Legion
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X. DB. Taylor
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John Davidsen
Atar
J. R. Benton
Butler University
Jesus
Dr. Lucas
Imens
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Kubor
Fle
Crown Hill
Cem- VL Racmoursiars
Otery
Amproveau
Wholesale poisoning scene shocks Chattanooga
An epidemic of poisoning struck Chattanooga on Sunday with fourteen victims who ate cream pastries from a local confectioner and are in critical condition due to arsenic contamination. News from Nashville notes the incident as part of a larger outbreak report.
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Nashvill
Chattanooga
Fairground Plans and Personnel Shuffle Discussed
Housekeeper Griffin plans shade trees along the lawn paths while Mortimer Gallivan returns to duty at the cigar stand after a bout with the erippe. The secretary of the Board of Agriculture pushes premium fair work as the display place awaits court decision. Proceeds from the old grounds fund the new fair site. Three months may not be enough to vet the new location.
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Griffin
Mortimer Gallivan
Board of Agriculture
Court Hears Woman in Child Adoption Dispute
Two colored women arrive at circuit court with a baby. Clerk Schley explains adoption rules require a petition signed by both parents or guardians. The women admit no husband or father can be identified and depart without action.
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Circuit Court
Schley
Mr. Schley
de Sung
Chile
Massachusetts preacher charged with arson after burning own store
Rev. G. Andrewes of Essex was committed tonight in default of bail to await examination by Judge Sayward on April 17. He is charged with arson for setting his own store on fire last Friday.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
G. Andrewes
Essex
Rem
Dudge Sayward
Italy May Demand US Reply Over Radi ni Case
Paris reports Rome will seek withdrawal of Minister Porter if Washington does not respond to Marquis di Radi ni by Tuesday. Meanwhile local notes list a missing Jeffhom a engine house firefighter Charley Jenkins, now presumed insolvent due to debts and eviction risk, with mayoral aid planned. Other briefs mention a landslide near Vanport Virginia injuring four, mines burning in Michigan, a arm swinging legal dispute in Wisconsin, and a Broad Street fire in Elizabeth with losses at about 590,000.
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Paris
Journal Des Deabats
Rome
Minister Porter
Marquis di Radini
United States
Charley Jenkins
No. 5
Engine House
Jeff Hom
Board of Public Safety
Fresh Foreign Facts From Ex-Speaker Reed in Italy Tour
Es-speaker T. B. Reed tours Italy while London dock hands threaten strikes and Paris hosts Whitelaw Reid praising P. T. Barnum. China eyes European tobacco markets as Balmaceda seeks French cruisers. A rapid fire gun fires nine rounds in 15 seconds at Havre. The czar renames regiments after victories and generals. Emperor William vows navy strength as tension with the French ambassador rises.
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Italy
England
Macrooma
Ireland
Whitelaw Reid
P. T. Barnum
Paris
London
China
Europe
Balmaceda
Havre
Emperor William
Mai
M. Werbette
William
Berlin
Huston Resigns as Treasurer Amid Presidential Acceptance
Wasnincrox April 13. The president accepted Treasurer Huston’s resignation to take effect upon the appointment of a successor. The president expressed regret that the resignation was necessary and noted Huston’s service.
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Huston
Pistols and Stones Battle Wounds Connect With fatalities
In St Louis near the water tower on Sunday night Albert Carrier and others led a group of assailants in a fight. Oscar Lee and several others were hit by pistol shots and stones and many may die. Pleas of not guilty follow indictments against New Haven road directors in New York court.
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St. Louis
Albert Carrier
Water Tower
Oscar Lee
Carrier
New York
New Haven Road
Local Notices Mixed With Crime And Court Actions In Evansville
City briefs report thieves breaking into stalls on W Washington street and stealing cash boxes, a fatal horse accident on Beville avenue, court actions on demurrers and fines, and multiple arrests. Other items include a proposed board appointment, counterfeit money plea, jail funding, burglaries in Des Moines and Lymasville, a revenue law violation case, and various hospital and death notices.
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Omaha
W. Washington Stear
Robert Wiseman
Beville-ave
Circuit Court
Yancey-Hyde State
Daniel Judge
Geo. Vansyele
George
Moader
Frank Palmerton
Grand Jury
Maria Schulmyer
Katie Snieller
Springfield
Indiananolis
Sunoday
Evansville
St. Louis
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Mary Vanciere
Greencastle
Kveen
Nebraska Si
Wonen
Solomon
Stella Wilson
West-st
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Alta Sullivan
CG. A
Georgia Claiborne
Wim
Roy Conover
Anton
Anna Strack
Jacob and
Mary Dus
Edward and
Lena Deitz
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Anna Kirchof
Chas
Quristina Kiel
Henry
Maria Bracht
Maria Mich
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Katie Glazier
Moses
Ella Jones
A.C. Lewis
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Ramuel Grove
Chas. Black
Alvord-st
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May Boone
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Frank Dalton
Buchanan St
Michael Ohara
S. Tennesseest
David Maskill
Laira PL. Fox
S. Bleridian St
Mareveretia Herman
Doln-St
Marstagey
Wallace Leads in City Mayoral Ballot and Elopement News
Wallace holds a lead in the mayoral race with Sullivan close behind as new candidates L A Simpson Oliver T Morton and J A Maag enter the field. Letters favor Catterson and Simpson while Hilgenberg withdraws from the contest. A tale of young lovers at Moore's Hill College ends in a secret elopement and charivari, followed by assorted notes on estate heirs and local sports results.
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Sullivan
Catterson
Cottrell
Trusler
L. A. Simpson
Oliver T. Morton
J. A. Maag
May Wright Sewall
HR. F. Catterson
Marion County
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Morton
C. Hilgenberg
Tom Lux
Mr. Hilgenberg
Moore's Hill College
Scott Hyde
Rev. Hyde
Geo. Brumley
Washington
Aurora
Covington
Bky
T.L Sullivan
R. Hoit
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Deony
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G. Tanner
S. E. Moras
W. P. Fishback
Inklin
W. W. Woollen
David Wallace
Derry C. Foley
Tim Splan
Simeon Cop
RF Catterson
Ey M. Dugan
A. B. Seer ' CY
Darnell Acess
Otto Stecnham
Reinsteiner
MNO Dvo
Ceca
Fred. Baumenn
R. J. Brennend
L.A. Simpson
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Harrison to Tour West with Family and Clerks
President Harrison and family begin a western tour with car fare covered for all. He will be accompanied by several typewriters and clerks to record speeches en route. Dialogue over Minister Porter dismissal and Rudini Blaine dispatch hints at tense US Italian relations.
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Huston
Washington
Rome
Porter
Blaine
Rudini
United States
Italy
Baptismal Pageant Drenched in Canal Waters in Indianapolis
A Sunday baptismal ceremony at an Indianapolis canal intersection drew 30 African American converts from two colored Baptist churches. Despite cold muddy water and a cheering crowd, 17 women and 13 men and boys were immersed amid colorful attire and church fervor, with the event hailed by participants and onlookers alike.
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Wattu
Joseph
Asrael
Red Sea
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Soran
Colored Baptist Churches
Breddren
Crazy Negro Fires Poor House Burns Crenshaw County
A Birmingham Alabama reporter says a crazed African American set fire to Crenshaw county poor house in Tennessee, burning the building and an old bedridden resident named Johnson. Local forecast notes warm fair weather in Indianapolis area for the 24 hours ending April 11, 1892. Wire whispers report accidental powder mishaps and threats, plus a lynching scare near New York.
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Tenn
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Ala
Crenshaw County
Johnson
Indianapolis
Pittsiargy
Joseph Davis
New York
Washington
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