Indianapolis hopes rise for mile-track horse racing boom
Bruce Carr says he can raise funds to build a mile track in Indianapolis and launch a state circuit with spring and fall meetings. He cites rail access and inland location as ideal, notes the potential to draw riders, trainers, and excursions from nearby cities, and argues pools could boost attendance and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Agricultural Society
Indianapolis Pacing and Trotting Horse-Breeders’ Association
Terre Haute
Bruce Carr
Detroit
Cleveland
Terra Haute
Nashville
Columbus
Cambridge City
Fort Wayne
Bud Renaud
Rod
Ths
John Splan
Indiana
Religious Funeral of Sam Randall Held at Metropolitan Church
Sam Randall's funeral ceremonies were held at 11 o'clock Thursday in Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Capital Hill. Rev Milburn officiated with a service attended by senators representatives chief justice and family officers Blaine Harrison Reed Halford Wanamaker and about 100 G A R members plus hundreds of Randall's friends. The Rev Milburn gave the prayer and benediction and Dr Chester delivered the funeral oration. Schubert quartet performed hymns and anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam. Randall
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Capital Hill
Milburn
House
Senate
Representatives
Morton
Blaine
Harrison
Halford
Wanamaker
Reed
Randall
Chester
Schubert Quartet
Brutal prize fight leaves fighter near death in gallery
In Zanesville Ohio on Thursday morning Jack Green colored fought Jim Mitchell white in front of about 50 spectators. Green suffered severe injuries while Mitchell was knocked out. Louis Vogt a musician died at his home on Wednesday morning from typhoid fever. He was a prominent violinist and director in local orchestras. A runaway horse damaged a four year old child on Kentucky Avenue, causing serious injuries.
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Zanesville, O
Jack Green
Jim Mitchell
Green
Loutis Vogt
Louis Vogt
Ohio St
Vogt
Caracas
Venezuela
George 8. Knight
The
Park Theater
Man
Ruark
Kentucky-ave
Chilid
Gas Syndicate Directors Meet in New York Postponed
The Gas Syndicate formed by the Indianapolis gas companies held its first directors meeting in New York on Monday but the session was postponed for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xindianapolis
New York
Questioning the Shaffer Deal and Streetcar Reform Debate
The article records sharp questions posed by attorney Hocker about the Shaffer Company streetcar agreement and city reform actions. It cites criticism of the reform council, inquiries into Col Lilly's edict, and speculation on political motives and potential misconduct surrounding the April 17, 1890 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocker
Nemo Wory
Strees Railroad
Shaffer
Commercial Club
Fat Son
Ep. Sun
Reform Council
Reform Democracy
Board of Guardians
Inona
Gallagher
Lace Township
Col. Lilly
Soenug
Wewledge
Tanner
Poison charge shocks Everett wife’s death case
Boston April 17. W M Murray shipper for Jaynes Co drug store of Everett arrested on charge of poisoning his wife who died April 7 after eating breakfast she and daughter shared. Autopsy found large white arsenic in her stomach. Murray proclaims innocence while authorities push strong evidence amid uncertain motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W. M. Murray
Jaynes & Co
Everett
Murray
Merkel
Dorrell
Doctor Clarke Moves Offices and Home Address
Dr. W. B. Clarke relocated from the Bates House to his own home at 188 Blackford Street near Military Park. His office moved from 3 Mansur Block to Suite 7 in the same block, with the new office telephone listed as 571.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Clarke
Bates House
Blackford St
Northwest Corner Military Park
Mansur Block
Carmen's Cruel Cut Angers Audience In Opera Provocation
The Indianapolis crowd saw Emma Juch as Carmen in a St. Louis touring troupe. A curtain incident involving Juch sparked a $100 damage dispute with manager Locke, resolved when Juch admitted cutting the curtain. The evening followed a weaker turnout and mixed reviews after a prior triumph in St. Louis.
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Macbeth
Metroplitan
the Sun
Emma Juch
Italy
Austria
Justin Juch
Miss Juch
St. Louis
Januschowsky
Judi
Carmen
Don Jose
Joss
White River
Broad Ripple
Migs Jack
Whiteiver
Locke
Mansgera
Indianapolis
American Opera Company
Tom Peck
Frank Bird
Locka
Emma Abbott
Hoyt
Pastor resigns after scandal in Hyde Park church
Rev. Richmond H. Gesner of St James Episcopal Hyde Park resigns after engagement with Miss Ida Brett is exposed. Miss Brett also resigns. Delamater family accused of blackmail demands. Gesner accepts a northern Minnesota church post and plans to move. Public sympathy favors the couple. Delamaters face strong condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rishmond H. Gesner
St. James Episcopal Church
Hyde Park
Yonkers
Ida Brett
Gemaer
Sherwood
Iady
Miss Brett
Fred.Delame
St. James's Church
Gesner
Brett
Minnesota
Chicago Packing House Workers Plan May Day Strike
About 10 000 packing house workers in Chicago will strike on May 1 for an eight hour day. They notified bosses of their intent and demanded back deposit money, signaling the organized labor action. A separate fire at banker N W Matthews home injured a living helper, with substantial property loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
Idie
U. S. Express Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Dubuque
Denny Bros
Boston Stone
England
Cumber
Proria
N. W. Matthews
Alica Donovan
May
Elizabeth Walker
Ivan N. Walter
William Eckert Sharpe
New Jersey-st
H. A. Cleveland
East
Woodruff Place
W. A. McCauley
Daisy K. Ruela
Malottave
Prophet Erick Warns Of Divine Date Error In Mountain Refuge
An angry figure named Erick prophesies catastrophe, claims God misdated events, and urges followers to retreat to the mountains near Stock Ton Cal. Few are remaining. most plan to return after considering the warning.
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Cal
Erick- 800
Senate debates tariff bill and Grant statue funding
The senate considers the Chinese enumeration bill and three tariff reports while weighing a $100,000 appropriation for a Gen Grant equestrian statue. Montana senatorial race ends with Sanders and Powers seated as expected amid ongoing silver bill issues. New wallpaper designs and window coverings featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Boards of Trade
Harrison
Latin-American Congress
Gen
Grant
Washington
Kenna
Montana
Sanders
Powers
House
Gresham Interest in Indiana Political Maneuvering
A discussion outlines a scheme to boost Gresham to pressure Harrison’s nomination, with Hovey and Roberts leading efforts. Griffin’s office faces January expiry and speculation links him to a bid in Indiana’s tenth district to replace Billy Owen, while Griffin hints he won’t oppose Owen for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW. B. Roberts
Gresham
Hovey
Roberts
Harrison
Indiana
Alvin P. Hovey
Griffin
Congress
Billy Owen
Billy
Owen
History of conductors missing and Bloomer anniversary honored
Reports describe ex conductors on rail lines facing scrutiny over short accounts and perks while others remained employed. Also notes the 50th wedding anniversary of D C and Amelia Bloomer in Burrs with attendance from Susan B Anthony and Gov Hale, praising Bloomer’s legal work and Amelia's pioneering dress.
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Bloomer
Council Buurrs
D.C
Amelia Bloomer
Susan B. Anthony
Gov. Hale
Wyoming
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Veteran Lodge of Odd Fellows
G. W. Croft
Terrible Death Near Moying Cara In Indiana
Stephen Westerman aged 75 died after a tender struck a car at the Panhandle shop. His head and chest were crushed instantly. his body was taken to the morgue by Kregelo’s ambulance. Relatives in Cincinnati were notified. he had boarded open Pendleton pike. Eloped With a Gaiety Girl. Grace Cornwall married Warren Johnstone in Philadelphia and Baltimore after a brief romance with the Gaiety company dancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Westerman
Moying Cara
Panhandle
Westerman
Kregelo
Pendleton Pike
Cincinnati
Bacrmores
Holiday St. Theatre
Grace EK
Cornwall
Baltimore
Miss Cornwall
Warren W. Johnstone
Johnstone
Germantown
Philadelphia
Tessa Miss Cornwall
Quaker City
Dobnstone
Edward Huber
St. Mathew's German Lutheran Church
Relief Fund Discussed by Firman Committees at Mayor Office
Relief committees meet at Mayor Sullivan's office discussing the permanent disposition of the fund, currently totaling 48087 dollars and 25 cents. The Terre Haute News remitted funds via an entertainment it supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firaman
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Baseball boom and crossborder trades stir early 20th century sport
Reports cite cricketlike growth in England as baseball expands. mentions captains and clubs in New York and Buffalo. trade talks include McAuliffe and Erie purse. players pursue revolts to reshape the game while Germanizing umpire calls. гар
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Glsescock
New Yorks
Buffalo Kennel Club
Roddy Gallagher
California
McCarthy
Baltimore
Boston
Erie Athletic Club
Buffalo
Geo. Noremac
W. van Wagoner
Chicago
Cleveland League
Bob Gilke
Pittsburg
John Montgomery Ward
Helen Dauvray Ward
John
Helen
Norezel Maessiger Dall
Quincy Whig
James Mutrie
New York
Woods
Indianapolis
Denny
Boyle
Glasscock
Rueije
Buckley
Bassett
Sommers
Firm and Faithful in Meeting of the Strike
Carpenters seize Mozart hall and hold a large meeting denouncing contractors. William Scott & Son signed the carpenters’ agreement while President Stanley of the General Contractors Association argues a 2714 cent nine hour raise is fair. Coop ers' union endorses the carpenters. A mass workers’ meeting is set in the criminal court room Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Wm. Scott & Son
Massachusetts
Stanley
General Contractors’ Association
Coopers’ Union
Carpenters’ Union
William Scott
Andrew Hoover
James B. Coyle
Kiug & Truman
Taggart
Parrott & Taggart
Criminal Court Room
Tax Sun
John Hardacre
Hardacre
Grover in a treadmill fat reduction plan
Ex president Grover Cleveland has reportedly agreed to consult a specialist for fat reduction. He allegedly weighs 25 pounds more each month and will undergo Schwentger fat-reduction treatment with daily treadmill sessions. Critics note concerns about health and public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clevelands
Washington
Cleveland
Schwentger
Schweniger
Faust and Mephisto Shine In Judi’s Company
Judi’s company presented Faust with Franz Vetta as Mephisto receiving sustained applause for a near flawless performance. Marguerite role by Judi and Januschowsky sparked comparison, while Tagliapetra as Valentine and Leonhard with MacNichol as Mamiba and Siebel were credited. Booth and Modjeeka expected to draw a large audience next Tuesday. Bates House Pharmacy at 54 W. Washington remains open all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fauet Milas Judh
Marguerite
Charles E. Bassett
Ludwig
Mephisto
Judi
Chowsky
Cheveller Scovel Sinn
Reif
Franz Vetta
William Ludwig
American Opera Company
Signor Tagliapetra
Valentine
Leonhard
MacNichol
Mamiba
Siebel
Faust
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Samuel J. Randall
William V. Rooker
Spot
Barney
Yonkera
Mt. Houty
N. Dvy
Carrie E. Vandergrift
Frank
General Field OF Labor
Bank OF White Rifer
Mise Jadh
Madad
Gay and Klithe
Ben Davis
Wyatt
Mary E. Stark
Sylvester Stark
Howe
Flanmces On
Little Lord
New Haven
Conn
Tommy Bunsell
Ray Maskell
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Wallia Mdwards
Russell
A. P. Lamprecht
Wales
Carl Moller
Washington St
Lake Erie & Western Revolution
Carcaco
Rome
Bergamo
Wadnesday
City LiFe
National Bar Association
M. E. Campbell
N. Y
Patrick R. Sullivan
Peru St
Edward Senior
A. H. Nordyke
A. K. Hollowell
W. Marmon
Henry F. Conde
John Caven
G. G. Tanner
Ell Lily
Oran Perry
Board of Trade Governors
Martindale
Sporting Life
Grover
S World
A. T. Stewart
Merchant Prince
Stewart
Hilton
Rover
San
Booth
Modjeeka
Bates House Pharmacy
W. Waah
Will Pantzer
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