Democratic machine factions eye mayor race and police posts
A fragmented political scene shows the Frenzel-Coy coalition and Sullivan camp opposing lines. Downing and Buskirk are targeted for mayor and police court posts with Abrams eyed for renomination. Rhinehard and Reardon emerge as potential police judges, while Burns weighs sheriff ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leacy
Bill
Sullivan
Frenzel
Coy
Cal. Downing
Downing
Cadl
Buskirk
Abrams
John Reardon
Op 83
Julius Rhinehard
Thinehard
Alans
Jarry Springsteen
En Cazh
Joe Burns
Sheriff's Offce
Timking
Sullivan Forces
Cleveland
Shocking Death at Union Station Yard
Alfred Bilowery about 40 was crushed by a car wheel in a wet yard near Union station while coupling cars. He died shortly after in a warehouse. his wife, already ill, collapsed from the shock. Son arrived soon after and was with his father at death. Body taken by Pisnner & Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bilowery
Alfred Mowery
Union Station
Michigan-st
Acane
Pisnner & Buchanan
Cabinet crisis as Wontz accepts resignations in South America
Cable from Valparaiso reports President Wontz accepting cabinet resignations and Senor Errazuriz chosen to form a new ministry by Tuesday. Rio says Brazil may face cabinet crisis. Brazilian troops near Uruguaiana. Beaconsfield remembered in England. Prof Doolittle dies in New Brunswick at 59. Rutger’s College rhetoric professor dies. ad copy and medicinal claim texts appear amid the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
New York
Valparaiso
Chill
Wontz
Senor Errazuriz
Hhoses
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Artegas
Uruguayana
Moura
Grande Do Sul
Doolittle
New Brunswick
N.J
Theodore Sanford Doolittle
Rutger’s College
Mind Gone Mad Sulivan Adjudged Insane After Fire Attack
Bridget Sullivan of Union Street is declared insane on Wednesday after weeks of nursing a ill sister and violently threatening family. She attacked a younger sister with a hatchet and set a broom on fire with oil and a match. She will be taken to Central hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Sullivan
Union St
Fletcher
Yct
Central Hospital
Burglary at Center View Baird Bros Store
A bold Missouri burglary at Center View Johnson County occurred Tuesday night. Thieves forced the front door of Baird Bros general merchandise, hitched a horse to a large cafe, moved it 150 yards away, tore it open and stole 45 in cash plus jewelry valued at 100.
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Sipatia
Ags
Missouri
Centerview
Johnson County
Baird Bros
Troublesome Change Boys Meet Over Street Railway Wage Rise
Change boys at Louisiana street barns met Tuesday night to press for higher pay. Superintendent Boyd was absent and sent a communication granting most demands. Minimum wage set at ten cents per hour, with viaduct, tunnel, Kentucky avenue and switch boys at eleven cents and Moerrisst boy at twelve. Schedule effective April 16. Boys postponed action, later pleased after meeting with Boyd Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana St. Barns
Boyd
Viaduct
Tunnel
Kentucky-ave
Moerrisst
Sunt
Street Railway Company
Durham miners oppose eight hour law at Gladstone speech
A deputation of Durham coal miners visited Gladstone on Wednesday to protest the compulsory eight hours law. Gladstone replied that parliament cannot judge the issue and that hours should be set by employer and worker agreement. He argued eight hours a day is long enough for underground labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnes
Durham
Gladstone
Ailing Earl Loxyox Reported With Heart Disease
April 18 reports from Derby state the Earl Earl of Derby is suffering from heart disease and severe anxiety about his condition is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Derby
English's opera house rediscovers country circus and famed stage
Rain drizzles over Indianapolis as crowds fill English's opera house for a unique production titled Country Circus with bareback riders and a lively ring master. Genial Joe Jefferson visits the Grand Thursday night performing Rip Van Winkle, while Agnes Wallace Villa stars in The World Against Her at Park. Gettysburg Cyclorama's lifelike painting draws veterans and visitors, and Propylenum hosts a lasting art exhibit through April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Opera House
Geller
Joe Jefferson
Jefferson
Rip van Winkie
Caleb Plummer
Rip van Winkle
Cut Flowers Floral Emblems Offerings by Pextetraaing Bros
Pextetraaing Bros operates at 37 to 43 Masi ave offering cut flowers and floral emblems. Tel. listings indicate a local florist business providing plant decor and custom arrangements for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pextetraaing Bros
Masi
Ave. Tel
No Bids Yet On City Streetcar Franchise Bid Opening
By noon Wednesday no bids were received for the Indianapolis street railway franchise. The Citizens' Street Railroad Co declines to bid citing impracticability and seeking settlement without court action. Judge Elliott declined to confirm bidding plans, though a bid from an unvoiced company may still occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Sullivan
McDonald Company
Elliott Syndicate
Citzens’ Company
Fee Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Tyne Sux
Mason
Geriesnin
Indianapolis
Citizens'’ Street Railroad CO
Augustus L. Mason
Elliott
Wag
Mystery of Death of Mrs Ichenbach Shrouded in Mystery
Reported to police around noon after anxious calls from her husband and a doctor’s initial examination. Morphine likely involved. she fell into a coma and died Wednesday morning after purchasing ten grains of morphine the prior day. Husband refused to discuss details. a house resident Kitty indicated possible poisoning rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichenbach
Mary A. Ichenbach
Beck
Sun
Chitwood
Wison
Bates
Kitty
Schenbach
Mob of 25 Masked Men Hang Prisoner in Woods
In Sirvann Rock Arkansas on April 19 twenty five masked men seized Flannigan Thornton who had murdered Constable Pate and dragged him to the woods where he was likely lynched. The sheriff offered rewards for mob participants. Also reports from Invvivn JThock Arkansas on April 10 claim Thornton was lynched in Morrilston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Sirvnn
First Warrant Arrests Plumbing Firm Found Without Permit
Plumbing inspector Judd swore out a warrant for the arrest of Lytle and Roberts on a charge of performing work without a permit. The incident was filed Wednesday, highlighting regulatory action against the local plumbing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Lytle & Roberts
Plumbing Fim
Silk kerchiefs and style in a Philadelphia note
A Westside woman from Chicago Mail crafts an elegant silk handkerchief spread with lavender satin, embroidered designs, and refined stitching. Sue’s calm, orderly approach contrasts with crowd rushing in rail stations, though she notes one lingering flaw in line etiquette at ticket offices, per the Philadelphia Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Mail
Sue
Slse
Philadelphia Times
A Daughter of Eve Perpetrates Forgery and Fraud
Letta Wray twenty year old confined in county jail for a skilful county fraud. She bought jewelry across the city paying cash with self signed checks indorsed by others then forged a will to claim twelve thousand dollars. Arrest came as jewelers noted the overlarge checks and indorsements. Also Charles Sly of Watertown charged with extensive mail fraud posing as Bradly Co. of Syracuse claiming employment at world’s fair for one dollar. Victims nationwide and post office reports led to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josep
Letta Wray
Agosha
Waitrtown
N. Y
Charles Sly
Sly
Charles Bradly & Co
Syracuse
N. YY
Post Office
Bank Run Follows Tuesday Failures in Larstnc Michigan
In Larstnc Michigan on April 19 a run began on the Bingham company bank after failures at Lareing iron works and Veneers chamber company and the Central Michigan Savings Bank. Commercial deposits were paid, but three months notice is required on all savings deposits. President Humphreys says the bank is sound. Panic spreads though efforts are made to restore confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larstnc
Mich
Lareing Iron and Engine Works
He Avesicn Chamber Company
Central Michigan Savings Bank
Bingham Company Bank
Humphreys
Storekeeper charged with arson in West Baldwin fire
William West, a West Baldwin store keeper in Ortland Maine, was arrested for arson after a fire trapped residents who narrowly escaped. West, once a postmaster candidate, is alleged to have caused the blaze as punishment for his failed bid. Arson carries a life term in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortland
William West
West Baldwin
West
Mane
Up Goes Lavelle's Partner in Hawes Case
In Pike circuit court Hawes, partner of ex Auditor Jas C Lavelle, faced a ten day trial. The jury returned eight years imprisonment and a $500 fine with the same sentence as Lavelle. Lavelle’s former associate now shares the penalty in the notable arena case that concluded Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle
WasarxerTon
Ind
Areoa
A. B. Hawes
Pike Circuit Court
Hawes
Jas. C. Lavelle
Foley to the Fora on Foley Deputy Likely
Rumor says U S Marsh Hawkins recovering at home in Sullivan may name John Foley as his deputy. Friends of Charles Crawley, former chief clerk, back Foley, while Crawley’s chances seem slim. Foley chairs the Gray club as probable appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
U.S
Hawkins
Sullivan
Charles Crawley
House
John Foley
Gray Club
Death of John Dickey at Central Insane Hospital
John Dickey aged 25 was found dead in his room at the Central insane hospital early Wednesday by the eighth watchman. He died from an epileptic convulsion amid reports he had suicided, which hospital authorities deny. Dickey was sent from Clay County asylum and suffered epilepsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bickey
John Dickey
Central Insane Hospital
Eight Watchman
Dickey
Clay County Asylum
Wana Anfferer
Death of 2 Count Dery and Bismarck Link
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a Count Dery on April 19 and mentions Count Bismarck Schoenhausen as head of the ancient house. It records birth in 1849, a connection to a daughter of Sir Henry Wynn, British minister to Denmark, and a Prussian diplomatic service background. The text also includes a dubious line urging blood cleansing with Ayers Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dery
Bismarck- Rebieretein
Bismarck- Schoenhausen
Itas Cousis
Psinca Bismarck
Henry Wynn
Denmark
Denial and sensational testimony in Parker murder case
John Parker, charged with killing Charles Lyster, testifies before Coroner Beck, declaring I hope God almighty may paralyze me right here to this chair if I killed Charles Eyster. Albert Layton, drug clerk, testifies of pistol firing and two men fleeing, while Mrs. Anna Colman's bakery testimony describes a brown skinned stranger with distinct facial features and a dark brown coat. John Venable places Parker and McAfee on the street near the drug store at the time of the crime, challenging alibis and adding new testimony to the murder inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Tum Sun
Seibert
Beck
Oliver
W. Washington St
Peru
Ind
Slater
Youngs
Martinsville
Hougse
Galoon
Mrs. Oliver
Gine
John Parker
Charles Lyster
Charles Eyster
Albert Layton
Parker
Eyster
Layton
Anna Colman
N. Alissigsippist
Jeff
McAfee
Drug
Andersgn St
Cholera outbreak reported across provinces
The report notes multiple cholera cases and deaths in several provinces during March. Details list affected sites and the rising tally, highlighting public health concern and urgent warning from authorities.
Divorce suit details and local court actions in town
The record covers Charles Rinderknecht seeking divorce from Sarah over alleged intoxication, a Menon receiver ship transfer to federal court approved by Judge Bartholomew, and several arrests and warrants. It notes a church lecture by Rev Z Z Sweeney, a music group from Columbus, numerous births and deaths, and marriage licenses issued for several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rinderknecht
Sarah
Bartholomew
Menon
Federal Court
Au. Vickery
Poond Ripnpie
Alma Davig
James Edwards
Daniels
William Rhodes
Rhodes
Edwardes
Mount Jackson
Edwards
Habibh
Central Christian Church
Z. Z. Sweeney
Columbus
Holy Land
Columbus Tabernacle Church
Birvus
James
Emma Warrenburg
Alice Taggart
Chas
Charlotteans
John
Mrs. Myers
Martin
Anna Ferrell
Mary Bennett
W. UW
Linnie Dagner
Ordra Burgess
Robert Myers
Mabel Fieh
John Lobb
Cavacaugh Willis
Alonzo Alexander
J. Smith
Christian N. Carlisle
William Pottman
Amelia Wenning
Michael I
Grady
Kateli
Delaney
Samuel 8. Allen
Katherine M. Eden
Arthur Chappel
Ida Lula Deany
Charlies P. Hughes
Tessie A. Dwyer
Timothy E. Callahan
Mary Agnes Werlaund
Sober and sad, the B P W attends to business strictly
The Board of Public Works members wore grave faces at a Wednesday meeting over a 29030 transfer request and discussed petitions for street grading, water mains, and electric lights. They approved cement sidewalks on Pennsylvania street and ordered paperwork, noting pavement work may clash with existing grades amid local debates.
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B.P.W
Board of Public Works
Bir
Defrees
Council
Hel
State St
Fersgiuson Place
Suuimit-st
Michigan
Baten-at
English-ave
Dillon
Treed-sts
Central-ave
Ninth-st. Desire
Pratt St
Tennesses St
Pratt
Broadway
St. Clair
Seventhsit
Pennsylvania-st
Virginis-ave
Maryland-st
Webb, Jameson & Co
Toulisiana-st
Alabama- St
Quiet reigns as Belgium grants universal suffrage
April 19 report from Buyssens notes Belgium's chamber of deputies approved universal suffrage. Strikes in Antwerp and elsewhere end as industrial workers return to work. The franchise expands from 120,000 to over 2 million voters with weighted voting rules for distinct groups, easing tensions and likely influencing the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buyssens
Chamber of Deputies
Antwerp
Missing Akron capitalist linked to Chicago deal
Lyman Lt. Lamb of Akron vanished in Chicago after noon Monday while negotiating with lawyer Iacob Newman for a Waukegan game property purchase. He withdrew 28000 dollars and handed the satchel to Newman, saying he would lunch across the street. he has not been seen since. Detectives and Chicago officers watch the case as of Wednesday noon.
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Cariaco
Lyman Lt. Lamb
Akron
Ohio
Chicago
Iacob Newman
Waukegan
Chamber of Commerce
Newman
Pack Parley charged with known thief case continued
A man known as a capper, released from the penitentiary last January, was brought before the cadi for alleged theft and then the case was continued to Thursday after portions of evidence. Other cases of assault and battery were also postponed to Thursday following a disturbance at Smith's commission house. Dowager duchess of Sutherland not jailed but moved to a Windsor villa amid illness with two physicians summoned.
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Cadi
Capper
James Moreland
C. B. Siscell
Smith
Commission House
Maryland
Moreland
Duchess of Sutherland
Windsor
Santa Fe shopmen strike ends in partial work stoppage
Topeka Kan April 19 The strike of Santa Fe shopmen will not spread The five remaining organizations after conferring with railroad officials assure that existing contracts be adhered to and decide to stay at work allowing striking mechanics to fight their own battle
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Topexa
Kan
Santa Fe
Mechanica
Ricamon Lud April 19 fated liabilities and claims
Dry goods merchant Ballenger facing Tuesday night liabilities of about 25 thousand dollars. Whitesale men from New York Chicago and Cincinnati lodge claims between 115000 and an amount not specified. Source fragment details legal financial dispute with multiple creditors and cities involved.
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Ricamon
Wh. Ballenger
Ned
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Whitesale
Forgery and Fraud Expose Smuggling Ring Leaders
A Tacoma special reports a sensational expose of corruption among government officials tied to smuggling Chinese on forged certificates of residence. Documents seized from Bob Bigham reveal ties to Virgil Moore of Portland, with officials allegedly receiving part of a $100,000 bribery fund and salaries up to $14,000 annually. officials in the sweat box face further revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacn
Tacoma
Wash
Bob Bigham
Bigham
Kted
Virgil Moore
Portland
Ore
Moore
Hundradg
Coblentz
Duke of Veragua Visits New York Commerce Halls
The Duke of Veragua and party toured the Chamber of Commerce and Wall Street amid lively trading, receiving a cordial welcome from brokers and officials. Alexander EK Orr and others greeted them. no addresses were made. They also visited the Produce Exchange and were hosted by the Chamber and historical societies at the Waldorf Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duke of
Dickens
Produce Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
New York Historical and American Geographical Societies
Hotel Waldorf
Miners Rescued After Flooded Fiddle-Green Mine
In Sramaxis Pennsylvania on April 18 floodwater from Fiddle-Green workings inundated the Wake-Fiddler colliery. Dozens of men faced narrow escapes as rescuers entered the mine while hundreds gathered outside. By April 19 all miners were reported to have escaped. damage deemed not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sramaxis
Mineral Mining and Railroad Company
Wreck on Iron Mountain road injures six at Victoria
Tissard Mo April 19 The south bound passenger train on Iron Mountain road derailed at Victoria Tuesday night. The train, with three coaches two sleepers baggage and express car, left the rails. Conductor Dates two trainmen and three passengers were seriously hurt. A relief train aided and passengers were moved onward Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tissard
Iron Rountain Road
Victoria
Quaint Engine The Jobs EBull At Pittsburg Lays Up
John Bulle reports the quaint engine The Jobs EBull arrived in Pittsburg on a Wednesday. The ride over the hill route proved taxing and the engine was towed to shops for repairs. Crowds along Allegheny City tracks welcomed the unique locomotive with many children and residents viewing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittspore
Ebull
Allegheny City
French flagship Arethuse arrives and salutes Fortress Moxnor
On April 19, the harbor vessels bombard in salute as the French flagship Arethuse arrives. The Arethuse unfurls the American flag and fires 21 guns, followed by the water battery and the Philadelphia. Shots rattle windows and shake the harbor as foreign ships respond volley for volley. Nearby ads note Brown’s Dental Parlors at 5134 N Pennsylvania St and other services including Dyeing and Cleaning and Synth’s Dye Works at 67 N Pennsylvania.
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Fortress Moxnor
Arethuse
Abe
Philadelphia
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Synth's Dye Works
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