Bernhardt Stars in Fedora at Indianapolis Opera House
Sara Bernhardt dazzled 1,823 fans and drew $3,590 to see Sardou's Fedora, delivering energetic acting and lavish gowns while critics noted stronger onstage force in rage scenes than in masked emotion. The play centers on Fedora's quest for vengeance after a nihilist plot, ending with her death in Spanoff's arms as truth and desire collide.
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Mrs Halford Dead Expires in Washington After Illness
Mrs Elijah W Halford wife of President Harrison's private secretary died Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock in Washington after a long illness tied to chronic bronchitis. She had just returned from Florida where she spent the winter for health. Born in Wilton Missouri 42 years ago she was a music teacher in Indianapolis schools before marrying in 1856. One daughter Miss Jaannette survives. Remains will be brought to Indianapolis for burial with funeral planned Friday.
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Amended ordinance delay fuels Broad Ripple row
Broad Ripple residents lash at city officials over an amended ordinance and delay tactics. Board of Public Works encounters missing official notification and a printer’s hold up while council members clash on ten minute schedules and routes.
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TRE REPORT DENIED Removal of Injured Firemen discussed
The Sun reported board of public safety considering removal of injured firemen from the Bowen Merrill disaster. Chief Webster and Mr. Holt affirmed retention, noting the men deserve recognition. Samuel Neal suffers lasting health effects and handles department records. Ches Wesley and others remain unable to resume full duties.
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Holt
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Ches. Wesley
Bowen- Merrill
Encampment draw to lure top zouave units and Hoosier drills
Enthusiasm runs high as national military companies plan to attend the Indianapolis summer encampment. The Invincible Busch Zouaves from St. Louis have promised participation after two years’ retirement. Milwaukee’s finest and other northern units are expected, with prizes for new winners. The adjutant general targets Indiana groups and the Indianapolis Light Artillery, in peak form, will oversee the event. Prize funds total seven thousand dollars, expected to be raised easily, with 50 top drilled companies anticipated.
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Invincilia Busch Zouaves
St. Louis
Milwaukee
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Adjutant General
United States
Rebels Defeat Chilean Troops In Fierce Battle
Special dispatches from Valparaiso report a fierce battle between government troops and Chilean revolutionists, with the latter gaining victory. Losses on the government side were heavy, but full details have not yet reached here.
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Buenos Agnus
Valparaiso
Iosa
Boston Treasurer Overissues Water Power Stock
Boston reports an over-issue of 21 506 shares by the late water power company treasurer. Directors seek methods to cover the excess. Also, a reform school officer named Henry Jackson was jailed after abducting a boy near a depot, fined in police court. In New Orleans, the fraud jury probes a shooting and lynching by Mafians but cannot identify the assailants.
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Henry Jackson
Plainfield Reform School
Johnny Patterson
Kinney
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Briars
New Orleans
Six glass-makers denied landing under New York contract
Six glass-makers refused landing in New York on Tuesday while under contract to the Dittman elasa works. Miss Julia Reegan of Wisconsin suffered a fatal head wound when her six-year-old niece played with an unloaded gun. Hans Peterson was found hanging in Mason City on Tuesday, possibly murdered for money. A farmer named Holcomb in Washington state caused a stove explosion by putting giant powder, killing his two children and fatally injuring his wife and himself.
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Julia Reegan
Wauxesha
Wis
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Mason City
Holcomb
Lacentor
Scattered to the Four Winds Firework Accidents and Oddities
Reported incidents include three boys near Washington Pennsylvania who found nitro glycerine and exploded it killing two. Pittsburg youths tested a powder can causing a blast that fatally wounded Eddie and Mickey, while Willie survived. A churchyard misadventure in Morden Utah saw a stranger’s kerchief mishap lead to a comic rescue. A Patterson New Jersey parson was assaulted by patrons in a saloon raid and quit his job. French extortion notices in Wood Haven led to a fatal blast and a $400 reward. August Vetter, after sharing drinks in New York, fell into the Harlem river, rescued with help from officers. Also noted: death of State Senator William P. Murtha and a fire in London.
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Washington
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Eddie Caldwell
Mickey O'Toole
Pittsburg
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Mickey
Willie
Morden
Ape
Wood Fluven
N.Y
Lelange & Grosjean, Manufacturing Company
Wood Haven
Francis Duriquesza
Hurique
Wiles
Durique
Latine
State House News and Upcoming Tree Planting Event
At the state house J Vorbies is improving but still very ill and unable to sit up. L T Bagley secretary Board of agriculture returns from a ten days visit to Huntington. Dust rag artists clean the legislature halls and remark that water cannot wash off the dirt. Tim Griffin plans a mulberry tree planting on the state house lane with state officers present. Dire Sun offers odds of 15 to 1 that his tree outlives Gov Hovey's by 80 years.
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L. T. Bagley
Board of Agriculture
Hantington
Tim Griffin
Mayoral vote surge in Indianapolis contested race
Voters cast over 600 ballots for top three contenders as Wallace leads with enthusiastic supporters. Sullivan and Trusler follow amid a flurry of small figures and drive to determine the first mayor of Indianapolis. The Sun ballot form offered for official use, urging readers to participate.
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Trusler
James B
Dave
Blaine Seen As Favorite For 1892 Presidency
Washington reports brighter prospects for James G Blaine in 1892. Wires and political efforts intensify as Blaine's renomination prospects grow and rumors swirl about Proctor and Elkins handling key posts. A friend says Blaine plans to retire after this term, amid strained relations with some press correspondents.
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Harrison
Walker
Reinhold A Sensationalist Prefers Alibi Defense
Lemon E Reinhold declares he will prove alibis to all charges as his trial nears. He accuses rivals in burglaries and outlines past police actions while vowing to reveal startling testimony. Several associates withdrew from his bond but Chris Schroeder remains. Splendid note on Provo Walls marks oldest navy veteran at 100.
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Spook Priestess Diss De Har Missing After Threat
New York April 15. Special. Diss De Har known as a spook priestess threatened to kill herself Monday night and cannot be found. It is believed she carried out her threat.
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Diss de Har
Cabinet crisis in Spain looms as protests rise
Lord Salisbury protests Chili port closures while sugar imports from Honolulu reach 15 tons in three weeks. Sheffield cutlery workers strike amid unrest. A czar tightens control, Brazil swears in Da Fonseca under a new constitution. Bradford and Hogland riot injures many. Prince Bismarck urges representation at the world fair.
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