Fourth Edition Scandal Sparks Love and Nose-Biting Flight
A Tacoma millionaire C P Ferry and his wife stir Paris headlines after Mrs Ferry elopes with clerk Hippolyte. Ferry discovers the affair, has his wife arrested, and she bites off his nose during a confrontation. The couple flee as detectives and police pursue. Ferry seeks divorce while Hippolyte escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Ferry
Tacoma
U. S
Hippolyte
Ferry
St. Lazare
Wealthy farmer's wife accused in cross state adultery case
LaPorte Ind April 17 Special Wea ley Stowe and Mrs Delia Martin were arrested at South Bend by Kalamazoo Mich sheriff. Mrs Martin, wife of a rich Berrien county farmer, is charged with taking $3 500 after luring him away with Stowe. Adultery is the alleged crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
Wealey Stowe
Delia Martin
South Bend
Kalamazoo
Mich
Martin
Berrien County
Stowe
Holy Week Maundy Thursday Service At Cathedral
Wednesday afternoon at 3 bishops and a large clergy gathered for Maundy Thursday rites at the cathedral and at Union and Palmersis. The service, solemn and somber, features candles extinguished until one remains then hidden and later revealed as a symbol of the Savior. The rite lacks Joyful liturgy and emphasizes grief as psalms are chanted by two priestly factions. On Thursday the blessing of holy oils will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatard
Union and
Palmersis
Christ
Jesus
Morrison Inaugurated at Bethel Church Event
The Bethel Baptist church on Besser street hosted a staged reenactment titled The greatest panoramic scene ever exhibited in Indianapolis as the reinauguration of President Harrison. Chief Justice Waite administered the oath with figures impersonating Harrison and Cleveland in attendance. A second ceremony was planned for Wednesday night at the same venue with the same ten cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bridges
Harrison
John Wanamaker
Grover Cleveland
In the Soup Daglish Trial Testimony Draws Police Stance
In court Attorney John Dan ton urged James Kering a former policeman to testify as a witness. The exchange reveals whether he is on the force and which force, with tense, vivid dialogue showing the courtroom dynamics and the defendant’s line of questioning during the trial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daglish
John Danton
James Kering
Pane
Doncan
Man Who Invented Himself Out of Jalil-Rooming Business
A humorous column notes a new self fastening thumb lock manacle invented by a Idaho convict. It describes prior devices like nippers and a loaded boot, tracing the inventor’s struggles, escapes, and eventual release aided by the invention’s fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalil
John T. Norris
Hawkshaw
Ohio
Chas
Mayer
Idaho
Sears
Hairan
Blind man in Indianapolis tracks trains as hobby
A blind music teacher, George M. Hebble of Indianapolis, memorizes train numbers, schedules, and connections. Despite lifelong blindness, he accurately identifies No. 40 and 3:30 departures, a skill nurtured by exposure to the Union depot and a boarding house run by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George M. Hebble
N. Mississippist
Pennsylvania Lines
New York
Ito
George Hebble
Union Depot
George
A Labor Problem Solved at the Depot Story
A group at the depot recalls Oklahoma labor history. John Milan led a Idaho gang but misremembered his own role. He recounts one brief, spirited labor dispute where a contractor cut wages seeking a payroll dividend, yet no strike or uproar followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
John Milan
Idaho
Milan
Wages, Rioting, and a Dark Joke In a Labor Clash
A chaotic scene unfolds as workers confront a contractor over pay after a wage cut. A noose and rising rope become a grim taunt while a quip about wage changes is exchanged. The text concludes with a rambling aside and a signature ghostly figure credited to Telamachue, B.C. 200.7.
Airship to cross Atlantic in coming trial voyage
New York April 17 report that Peter C Campbell and Prof E D Hogan have completed a half balloon half flying airship. The 69 foot long cigar shaped balloon carries a detachable car with a propeller wings and rudder. They plan a maiden trip from New York to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter C. Campbell
E.D. Hogan
Everall
Atlantic
Campbell
Hogan
Philadelphia
Parnell Jay Ja reforms and art exhibit April 25
Nether building association on Tuesday night formed a group named Parnell Jay Ja. Voss on Wednesday moved Lot 5 near the state house for $10,000. The city hosts an art association exhibit at the Masonic ball on April 25 featuring only American works.
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Nether Building Association
Parnell
Jay Ja. Voss
Parquinva
Blush
Atate House
Art Association
Masonic
W. P. Foster
St. Louis
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Indianapolis
Nowe
George Cook
Zachariah Bush
Bush
Conners
Gsorge Hafre
Millie Ann Strothers
Samuel
Edwin Ray M. EK
Union Depot
Supreme Court
Board of Commissioners of the State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Washington
Council
Aldermen
Board of Trade
Oic
Bernhamer
Travis
M. M. McDowell
Knox County
Sylvester Grubb
Spring Styles in Shoes at Marott's Store
Latest spring shoe styles offered with a closing out sale on remaining pairs. Geo P Marott advertises discounted stock at 16 North Penn Street and invites customers to purchase footwear before stock runs out.
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Geo. P. Marott
North Penn-st
Oklahoma boomers brace for land rush and bloodshed
Caldwell Kas April 17 reports warn of trouble as Oklahoma colonists push toward land. Boomers believe salvation lies in the promised land, while settlers fear clashes with civilized tribes and lawless neighbors. Pawnee Bill leads 3,000 followers. 40,000 men already near the border, with 10,000 more en route. A Caldwel coroner's fee lure sparks a clerk's quip about taking a claim for fees. Court scene softens as a man pleads reform, while guardians move to place neglected children in care. Edwin Booth celebrity returns amid talk of a Booth Modjeska tour next season.
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Caldwell
Kas
Oklahoma
Arkansas City
Tnera
Loomers
Uncle Sam
Maine
California
United States
Lrisco
Cherokee Strip
Caldwel
Badge City
Promised Land
CaLpnell, Kas
May 2 1859 anniversary marks important local event
On May 2 1859 the community remembers a pivotal local occurrence. The notice invites readers to note the date and reflect on the event’s impact on the town’s development and identity.
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Mey
W. 5
Cara Original Friugie Clothing Company
City
Supreme Court Upholds City Liquor License Radius
The court rules in Frederick Emerich versus the city of Indianapolis that within two miles outside and inside city limits the city may regulate liquor sales by ordinance and impose licenses as a method of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Frederick Emerich
Indianapolis
Ci Regulatios
Supreme Court Dismisses Evansville Fire and Police Board Appeal
The court allowed dismissal of the Evansville city case by city council order while motions to dismiss the other appellants were overruled. The ruling marks the only decision Tuesday among several constitutional questions before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
City of
Evansville
Fire and Police Board
Brooklyn Shoe Store Ad Listing Footwear Prices
An old classified style notice advertises mens working shoes 7ac mens dress shoes 1.26 to 3.00 ladies serge shoes 65c child s kid button 26c infant slippers 9c. Location near The Brooklyn 277 Mass a79 opposite No 2 engine House.
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Columbia
Clifford-ave
Brooklyn
Mass
Indians Edge St. Louis In Tight Indianapolis Exhibition
The Indianapolis Hoosiers beat St. Louis 6 to 2 in a warm Tuesday game at Athletic Park before about 2,500 fans. Key moments included Paulus Hines stealing second and scoring, Jack Comiskey’s long single to right, and Denny’s RBI hit. Final lines show Indianapolis 8 base hits to St. Louis 5 with three errors by St. Louis and two by Indianapolis.
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Paulus Hines
Jeff
Jack
Boyle
Denny
Fuller
South
Sooner
Myers
McGeachy
Mack
Bassett
Mr. Lathan
Robinson
O’ Neil
Capt. Comiskey
Comiskey
Schoeneck
Getzein
Neu
Hines
Paulus
Glasscock
McCarthy
Duffe
Daily
O'Neil
Hudson
Boyte
Latham
Glasscork
Goose
Duie
Nother Blank
McCarthy Lew Moeachy
Blank
Capt
Abit
Schoveneck
Brennan
Latham Blank
Ozone
Browns
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Four Fight In 4A Church Provokes Moral Controversy
Mason City Ia April 17 Special The quiet village of Baorchina is shaken as Mrs Long and Mrs Robinson clash over church defamation. Robinson dismissed but backed by supporters as anonymous indecent letters surface. Detectives will pursue the writers. State Republicans name Cecil Higgins for Fort Wayne post. Mrs Melvina dies in Corydon from blood poisoning after catfish death. Henry Chase injured in Clinton blast accident. Mrs Sarah Stout, 74, pioneer, dies in Martinsville after 59 years in county. Silver wedding for Capt Seaton. Fire destroys the large Clement Lee flouring mill at Washington, loss about 25000 with 1000 insured.
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Mason Crry
Baorchina
Cecil Higgins
P. m
Fort Wayne
Melvina
Corydon
Henry Chase
Anderson Mines
Clinton
Martinsville
Sarah Stout
County
Capt Seaton
Clement Lee
Tomey & Swing
Washington
Weather warms Indiana with fair skies
Indiana sees warmer, fair weather as Horace A. Comstock at 28 E Washington St lists household items including heavy silver thimbles at 5c, Bee St. Butter dishes at 2 dollars, pickle castors at 1.50, and five-bottle castors at 2.00.
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Comstock
Horace A. Comstock
Washington
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