Gas dispute drives citywide plan for 12 inch mains
City leaders and residents press for natural gas access as petitions grow to 600 names. C A Browder cites scheduling delays and hints at seeking receivership if ordinances and existing trusts fail to extend gas mains. New boundary map outlined to reach White River and Michigan Road areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Browder
Board of Public Works
Mr. Browder
Ketcham
Indianapolis
Trust
Myers
Mrs Harrisons Runaway Stop by Secretary Rusk
Riverside California April 24 Secretary Rusk, at risk to his life, halted the horses of Mrs Harrison as they bolted a carriage injuring no one despite children nearby. The party had left Pasadena at 11 for Santa Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Riverside
Cal
The President's Pilgrimage With Foraker Alongside Harrison
The article notes President Harrison wishes to take Senator Foraker on his forthcoming journey. It emphasizes the hoped partnership between political leaders and the potential influence of their alliance on policy and public appearances during the pilgrimage.
Startling discovery at morgue uncovers two dead relatives
At Girton's morgue in Indianapolis a drowned Miss Maggie Murphy and a man, Michael McDonald, found dead from illness in St. Vincent's hospital, shock a Murphys family member who discovers her own cousin among the newly arrived corpses. McDonald had recently emigrated from Ireland. In Buffalo, influenza and pneumonia raise deaths to alarming levels as spring grips the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girton’s
Maggie Murphy
Broad Cut
George Hardy
Undertaking Establishment
Michael McDonald
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Miss Murphy
St. Vincent's
Indianapolis
McDonald
America
Ireland
New York
The
Murphys
Life Notes From A Vague City Court Window
A scrambled local bench report notes transcript filings in the supreme court by Mr. Hyde in the Yancey- Arde contest. Guilty pleas appear for profanity in Squire Feibleman's court with a $1 fine. Tim Griffin fails to persuade the city to cover sidewalk repairs around the state house. the state must bear the cost. A curiously active day features a flurry of names, receptions, and officer elections. Deaths, marriages, and licenses are listed among the day’s notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hyde
Yancey- Arde
Supreme Court
William Guivwitts
Squire Feibleman
Tim Griffin
State House
Oe Paul
Commercial Club
Board of Public Works
Brush-cut Bookwalter
Col. Ketcham
H. D. Pieres
Pierce
Grand Chapter
Indiana
Order of Eastern Star
Irvin Webber
Varsaty
Augusta V. Hunter
Columbus
W. H. Smythe
Indianapolis
Pearl Tyner
Greenfield
A. W. Hempleman
Richmond
Brrtas
John
Marguerette Fleischman
Jerry
Mary Lynch
Katie Nelan
Eirza Tingle
Fred
Addie Bevin
Herman
Sophie Syerup
Charles
Warpison
Clara Carroll
Thomas
Eva Jeffries
Kitty Dixon
Linden St
Mary J. Wilkins
California St
Fred Taylor
N. Missouri-st
S. Wells
Agnes-st
E. L. Wells
Vine-st
la Grippe
Marguerette Mueller
Maria Morten
Wm. White
Lynnave
Mary Gibson
Mississippi St
Michael McDonald
George Spohr
E. Pratist
Frank Avery
Mary
Borel
Tolbert B. ‘Fracksess
Ida Ritter
O’bannon Babbit
Lucinda Mellinger
Edward Decker
Delila Bridges
David Broderick
Mary Forban
Boston physician offers new cancer remedy for investigation
Dr. Clemmer of Boston announces a new cancer treatment that has cured many cases in a reading physician's hands. He is prepared to sell the remedy and invites inquiry. Also mentions horses clipped by machinery and local stable notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Cleammer
M. D
E. Ghiost
Reading Physicians of
Boston
Clemmer
Prominent Citizen Arrested In Ransom Plot
Ferdinand W. Downey dressed in fashion was nabbed as he tried to kidnap real estate man Faye for ransom in Curia co on Thursday night. Ether chloroform laudanum and blank checks found on him. Downey fought his way to jail after a struggle and is tied to a prior Butterfield kidnapping in Indianapolis. He faces several charges and awaits grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Ferdinand W. Downey
Faye
Downey
Young Butterfield
Indianapolis
Durance
Butterfield
Grand
When Arl People Safe A Man Arrested In His Own Bed
A man named Lowe is said to have set upon by a disturbance in Ada McPeak residence at 80 N New Jersey street Thursday night. Police arrested two women and a man named Stuck for associating with them. McPeak was awakened and taken to the station but the charge was changed from conspiracy to a known thief and for foitering. The mayor released him on his own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Ada McPeak
New Jersey-st
Atow
Stuck
McPeak
Des Moines
Clan-na-Gael
Cronin
Chicago
Jim O Callighan
Eaten by Rats Found Weak Old Man Near Church
Thursday Josephus Williams, an elderly Black man, was found in a small shanty behind the A. M. E. church at Second Street and Big Four tracks. He was so weak his time there was unknown, with feet and fingers bleeding as rats gnawed. Neighbors are caring for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Williams
Second St
Big Four
War in Europe Threatens Long Conflict Headline
Lennox April 24 Spl war outlook warns of impending Europe clash possibly involving Italy Russia Bulgaria or Germany. Subdued excitement persists as danger looms across the continent. New Firemen Selected Board of public safety reviews fire department applications. eight men notified to appear for exam by Dr Earp with two more to be chosen. Fach the Ripper again New York April 24 Spl A woman disemboweled in East River hotel. police attribute the crime to Jack the Ripper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Europe
Italy
Russia
Bulgaria
Germany
Board of Public Safety
Dr. Earp
Patrick Merrick
Lee Miles
D. F. Plummer
John Hull
Eugene Faulkner
John Monaghan
David Huffer
Samuel I’. Norrish
Fach
the Ripper
New York
East River
Jack
Variety of Plays at English’s and Grand
The program includes The Kliputians and A Pair of Jacks at English’s with The Devil's Mine at Park. A change of bill for the first of the week features midgets and the big corps tte ballet plus The Burgomaster of Vinneberg. Also noted are Nevils Mine, Blue Jeans, Still Alarm, and a new Arthur play dealing with Indiana life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engliib
Caan
Tte Ballet
Vinneberg
Donnelly
Iftis
Arthur
Indiana
Propylaeum
Investigating Camp Morton Food Claims by G A R Men
A Thursday meeting at Gen. J. R. Carnahan s office organized a seven member committee to probe Dr Wyeth s accusations about Camp Morton s prisoner treatment. They expect to disprove the charges and show prisoners received ample rations as per 1864 government reports detailing meat, bread, beans, potatoes and other provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Carnahan
Wyeth
Camp Morton
Gen. Carnahan
Detained Mormon Immigrants in New York for Polygamy Inquiry
About eighty Mormon immigrants arriving by barge in New York City are detained pending examination for polygamy. They are bound for the west and more arrivals are expected by incoming bleamera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barge
West
Alliance to stay out of Texas politics says report
The Farmers' alliance will remain out of politics in Texas. In Waco on April 24 the gathering spends its time planning strategies to secure legislation for more money for irrigation and information. No third party movement is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Waco
Tex
Farmers’ Alliance
Encampment Prospects Attract Soldier Company Proposals
Letters from companies seeking to attend the July encampment arrive daily. John A Twitcher of Fletcher Rifles Little Rock Arkansas says his company will attend if sufficient prizes are offered. Subscriptions are short but ongoing, with final results promising. A railroad committee meeting is set for 3 pm Friday at the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Twitcher
Fletcher Rifles
Little Rock
Ark
Immenas
Chamber of Commerciat
Pension Law Vielrtors In Early Indictments
A pension office law division transcript shows since June 30, 1890 many cases: 160 indictments for pension law violations, 114 convictions, nine acquittals, four in noises and two deaths with others pending. Civil actions recovered money totaling 87,2038 dollars wrongly paid or fraudulently obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Law Vielrtors
Washington
Law Division
Pension Office
Pendius
Robinson Crusoe author Daniel Defoe birthday note
The report marks Daniel Defoe's birthday concluding he would be 331 if alive on Friday. It notes his 1717 publication of Robinson Crusoe and his 1701 poem The true born Fogtishman sold widely in London, Defoe’s home.
Belasco and Mrs Carter travel to London on business
The departure of David Belasco and Mrs Dealis Carter for London is described as a business trip, not an elopement. They are accompanied by Myra Carter's mother and a few intimates and will return by May 10. No improper intentions are alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Belasco
Dealis Carter
London
Cornice-Workers’ Union
Sun
Indianapolis
Cornice Workers’ Union
Ers’ Union
Attempted suicide by chloral hydrate in Haurdville
Miss Lewis Kool, treated for hysterical epilepsy, tried to kill herself at her mother's home in Haurdville on Thursday night by swallowing two doses of chloral hydrate. She grabbed the bottle and swallowed 200 grains, believed to be in a state of temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kool
Haurdville
Andromeda Shelters 590 Citizens From Chilean War Scene
British ship Andromeda arrived Thursday morning from Pisagua, the scene of the Chilean conflict. Her captain sheltered 590 citizens aboard during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andromedat
Pisagua
Deserted husband leaves Margaret Shepherd in destitute
In Crucaco on April 24 the husband of Margaret Shepherd, famed as the escaped nun, vanished along with his wife and left her broke and bedridden. The couple’s separation leaves Shepherd in dire need and without support from her spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crucaco
Margaret Shepherd
South Bend Gets 55000 For Street Paving This Summer
George Edwards of Valparnish a divorce from his wife Fannie amid a bizarre claim that she placed a dog button in his tea. Alexander Hall of Cementville tended his son wounded in a blast. the boy later died from infection caused by a cut, traced to blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
George Edwards
Valparnisa
Fannie
Alexander Hall
Cementville
New Bookcases at Wm. L. Elder’s Busy Day
A short ad promotes Dr Stern’s Five Minute Headache Cure priced at 1 cent per package. It touts quick relief for busy men and mentions bookcases at William L. Elder company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Elder’s
Exit of Br er Huston and political notes obituary
Exit of Br er Huston and political notes from Washington on April 24 1891 report Huston returning to private life his signature on money being the only enduring record. Consul Heenan discusses imminent war in Europe and Blaine's health. Census bureau probes Havermeyer sugar refinery for information noncompliance and Indiana Ohio Kentucky appointments are debated. Local forecast for Indianapolis predicts fair weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huston
Indiana
Harrison
Satan
Thomas A. Heenan
Odessa
Europe
Russia
Italy
Swiss Republic
Census Bureau
Havermeyer Sugar Refinery Company
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Warner
Lectures at Contemporary club cover criminal law and torture scenes
Northwestern University president Prof Henry Wade Rogers spoke on criminal jurisprudence before the Contemporary club describing old time tortures and a King James trial tale. Portrait sittings for Dr Taylor and words on Gatling gun inventor Flo Duncan attended inventors in Washington with notes on future warfare tech and a switch that could end warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
James
King James
Wade
Ann Arbor Law School
Taylor
First Baptist Church
J. Harrison Mills
Charra
Art Association
Propylagum
Mills
Henry Gatling
Hartford
Flo
Washington
Rebels win another battle in Ig nique region
Ghilian rebels secure victory amid ongoing conflicts with French forces. The report notes several international tensions and incidents including Newfoundland vessels attempting to run the blockade, reactions from European powers, and political maneuvering in Bulgaria and Italy.
Mayor Sullivan Leads in Indianapolis Ballot Fight
The Sun reports Mayor candidate T. L. Sullivan leading with Wallace close behind and lists numerous voters. A disputed Florida Seal vote is rejected as ineligible. The piece also notes a lockout by tin and zinc workers and details new war vessels and a real estate transfer of a Chesapeake street property for 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan -Forges
David Wallace
Sullivan
Wallace
Catterson
Trusier
Florida
Indianapolis
Seal
Tax Sun
T.L. Sullivan
G. BR
Dno. Coburn C
Denny
Tanner
W. E. Morss
W. P. Wishback
Wm. Sicklin
W. W. Woollen
W.S. Gantisla
Will E. English
A. W. Condutti
E. B
Otto Stechhan
Wand Pen Franklin
B. W. Lowry
B. Thompson
Eastman
Lynn Martingale
A. Keifer
J.C. Mangon
W.a.claveland Liver Orton
May W.sevwall
Jos. Bristow
Sun
Deacon White to Play for Lincoln. Baseball Notes and Races
Features report on Deacon White joining Lincoln, Brouthern first home run, Tred and Carter training for upcoming match, Wallace sale for 150000, Johnson preview, Hanlan injury, Memphis horse racing results, King Kelly gossip in Cincinnati, Hall and Fitzsimmons boxing rumor, Weyhing arrest, league attendance and scores across baseball games, and a roundup of races and batteries from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon White
Lincoln
Brouthern
Asso
Tred
Carter
Wallace
al. Johnson
Hanlan
Washington
Memphis
Cincinnati
King Kelly
Jim Hall
Fitzsimmons
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gus Weyhing
Athletics
New York Garden
Indianapolis
Rainer
Chenin
Huron
Proctor Knott
Mils Ranin
Lot Theatre
Boston
Baltimore
Batteries
Madden
Murphy
MccMahon
Rolinson
Louisville
Dwyer
Kelly
Buret
Cook
Columbus
St. Louis
Gastright
Vonohue
Griffith
Boyle
Athletic
Darkiesa
Beefe
Maguire
Chamberlain
Cross
Cleveland
Duryea
Harrington
Viau
Doyle
New York
Keefe
Welch
Buckley
Nichols
Janzeli
Pittsburg
Chicago
Staley and Vields
Hutchinson and Kittridge
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Thornton and Brown
Lovett
Kinslow
Dalton and Moller Wallpaper House Ad Phrase
Classified ad style note pointing to Dalton Hutter Shoer Bates House and Carl Moller wallpaper house in Ith E Washington St. marketing shoes and wallpaper and window shades. Signals a local business promotion with multiple shop names and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton’s
Sea
Lelton
Dalton
Hutter
Bates House
Carl Moller
Ith
Washington Sb
Oddities From City Life Across The Nation
A ragbag of humorous and strange reports from Chicago and Des Moines. A minister wins a bicycle permit to aid his work in Austin, a New York woman elopes with a married conductor, wagers lead to a train-bridge stunt, and a Jamaica man backs a philopena tale of love and forgiveness. A Chicago detective thwarts a pickpocket, and a Harlem‑style bull chase ends with a butcher hero. Descriptions mix satire with frontier danger and local scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chicago
Parson Bealy
Healy
Saving Souls
Wire Whispers and Dated Disasters Across Cities
John Callihan of New York drowned after falling into two sewers on Thursday. Wisconsin cut its fair appropriation from 100000 to 65000. Prominent journalist Major Geo Baxter died in Seattle. A fire at White Ball Michigan burned a carriage firm Bell & Utley losses 55000. A Richmond Missouri arrest tied to a 1882 murder. Sixteen mules perished in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callihan
New York
Wisconsin
Ajor Geo. W. Baxter
Seattle
Wash
Galveston
Tex
Abe Halley
Jack Chiles
Dizva
Teno
White Ball Manufacturing Company
Bell & Utley
White Hail
Mich
Tick Liddel
Dames Gang
Richmond
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Philopena
Annie Koehler
Harry Bishop
John Joyce
Spring Valley
Minn
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Henry Schmidt
Philopona Ramer
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