Train Sleeper Wreck Kills Likely Six On Big Four Near Eagle Creek
A Big Four Southwest Limited sleeper derailed near Eagle Creek bridge, west of the National Road, injuring six men, one possibly fatally. Passengers described being hurled during the crash when the car turned bottom side up. Victims include Frank Beers, Wm R Myers, Albert Ogle, Thomas McGill, Louis Lieventhal, and Emerson McNiller. Cause cited as a broken rail with rotten ties. five were resting well Monday, while Beers and others endured severe pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Eagle Creek Bridge
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Eagle Creek
Frank Beers
Sandussky
oyTist
Wm. R.myers
Anderson
Louis Lieventhal
Sandusky
Emerson McNiller
Columbus
Chas, Moghrman
Flanner & Buchanan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Lux
Mr. Peery
Mr. Beery
Cologne Gazette Accuses French Press of War Sentiment
Bern reports the Cologne Gazette accuses French newspapers of distorting German events to stir war sentiment in France, signaling tensions between nations as World War I-era ire appears in media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Cologne Gazette
Germany
France
Cleveland and Boston Win All Games In Sporting Life Feature
Sporting Life notes Cleveland and Boston undefeated, praises young Thorn ton, cites Grays over Nationals, and reports scores from Crawfordsville, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and other games. Mentions players Travis, Siddons, Witte, Goddard, Radbourne, and matchups across leagues with frequent pitcher and batter listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Boston
Philadelphia
Thornton
Wabash
Purdue
Crawfordsville
Ewing
Indianapolis
Grays
Nationals
Toledo
Tndianapolis
Grand Avenues
Daltons
Brighton Beach
Travis
George Siddons
Tom Witte
Fort Wayne
Jackson
Sydney
Australia
Joe Goddard
Cincinnati
Raybourne
Radbourne
St. Louis
der Browns
Columbus
Sporting Times
Louisville
Catterjee
Ehret
Cook
Crane
Kelly
Trolan
Knell
Donohue
Chicago
Pittsboro
Hutchinson
Kittridge
Galvin
Easton
Neal
Royle
Baltimore
McMahon
Robinson
Haddock
Farrell
Washington
Athletic
Carliban
McAkeogh
Bakely
Maguire
A Boom for Gray as Indiana’s Presidential Hope
A New York Sun piece by William P. Tomlinson touts ex governor Isaac Pusey Gray as the 1892 Democratic president nominee. It highlights Indiana leadership, cites Voorhees as a key ally, and predicts Hill for New York and Gray for Indiana at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Tomlinson
Isaac Pusey Gray
New York Sun
Gray
Mr. Tomlinson
Hendricks
Hoosier
Jeane B. Gray
David B. Hill
Indiana
Voorhees
Turpie
Thomas A. Hendricks
Tiane Pray
Buut
Hill
Tray
Gov. Gray
Legion
New York
Isaac P. Gray
Mutilated Woman’s Body Found in Beuthen Frontier
The mutilated body of a woman identified as the wife of tailor Jamielaw was found Monday morning behind Beuthen Military Hospital on the Polish frontier. Suspects include the husband, released after proof of innocence, and a hospital surgeon detained on suspicion. Respect for His Mother was fined for drunkenness after police found money and trinkets in his pockets and a lock of his dead mother’s hair he protected.
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Berlin
Besrs
Jamielaw
Beuthen
Jack
Has. Snell
A Bilkenny Cat Fight
The dispute at Curiaco centers on Union stock yards blocking four ears of cattle from a rival yard. Nelson Morris appeals to court backed by Armour and Swift in a high stakes legal battle over heavy charges for stock care.
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Curiaco
Nelson Morris
Union Stock Yards
Morris
Armour
Swift
Amusedments and Theatre Rumors This Week
English's hosts Joseph Arthur's Blue Jeans this week. Willard may stage The Scarlet Letter in the U.S. after McWilliams sold the copyright following a Covington run. Pittsburg billboards removed. Harry Williams promotes lithographs frozen in clear artificial ice for display near pricing to advertise the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Arthur
Pittsburg
Harry Williams
President Harrison's sister injured in Cincinnati runaway
Betty Eaton, eldest sister of President Harrison, was fatally injured in a runaway near Cincinnati after a buggy mishap on a hill. Her niece Annie Moore was bruised. Eaton suffered a brain and spinal concussion and cannot recover. President Harrison, on a westward trip, was notified from San Francisco.
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Cincinnati
Betty Eaton
Harrison
Annie Moore
Cleves
Missa Moore
Eaton
Pacific
Wastiseton
North Band
Ind
White House
San Francisco
Elopement of Grief Stricken Family Member
The wife and daughter of John Wilson the horse thief, jailed five years, visited his cell during the trial, grieving openly. The daughter fled with William Bady of Chicago after telling her mother she would walk with a friend, leaving from the Pyle house at 3:30 on holiday morning, details murky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
William Bady
Chicago
Pyle House
Gay Doctor Missing In Indianapolis Mystery
Mrs. Dr. Seymour of Cincinnati arrived in Indianapolis seeking her husband a physician who left his home Saturday night for a professional visit. She accuses him of an affair and fears elopement with a patient. he reportedly withdrew 1500 dollars, leaving his wife in distress, as she searches the city. Meanwhile, committees mobilize for a military encampment canvass seeking timely funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
I. Pifth
To Fight Striking Miners In Bechun Westphalia
Troops were sent to Bechun Westphalia as miners’ unrest grows. Miners, armed and led by chosen leaders, oppose mine owners amid weak police. Separate dispatch notes potential bloodshed from Chickasaw nation as intruders resist removal orders. Weather outlook for Indiana shows warmer, fair conditions with cooling trend by Monday.
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Berlin
Bechun
Westphalia
Three Rock
Ari
British again defeat Manipuris in 250 inst
Grand Duke Nicholas dies, Col Fred Grant and wife visit Paris, French press mourns Moltke, Westphalia miners plan Monday strike for shorter hours, Queen Victoria back in Windsor, French chambers discuss protection versus free trade, Germany probes meat inspection, Blanco Encalada torpedoed April 28 with 209 dead, French socialists clash over May Day, furniture sale at William L. Hidar's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Fred Grant
Reid
Paris
Moltke
Westphalia
Germany
Queen Victoria
Grasse
Windsor Palace
Trust Gas Petitions Met With Board's Cautious Reply
City officials and gas petitioners spar over meter system and Trust company finances. Browder argues for meters to expand service, while the board weighs financial risk and public benefit amid invokes of stock stakes and proposed 750000-dollar investment.
Shooting at Elizabethtown Ends With Showers Dead
In Louisville April 27, William Showers was shot and killed at the Elizabethtown courthouse stops Monday morning by Charles Moore. The fatal incident followed Showers's acquittal on murdering his wife, Moore's sister, who testified against him. both men are described as highly connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvillr
Wm. Showers
Elizabethtown
Court House
Charles Moore
Showers
Moore
War Ship Sunk by Chilean Fleet Off Caldera
Reports from Buenos Aires via Chile indicate the Chilean government fleet attacked insurgent vessels off Caldera and sunk the monitor Huascar. The action reflects ongoing naval clashes in the region with significant implications for the insurgent campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyes
Buenos
Campbell Seeks renomination in public letter
In Cincinnati on April 27 Gov. Campbell declares his candidacy for renomination and anticipates a contest with Aleck Sickipley in the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambobey
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Line to Chicago Popwar Vute Schedule
The Indianapolis to Chicago service features a Mourning train with an elegant Pullman parlor car departing at 12 08 PM and arriving in Chicago at 4 20 PM. An Evening train offers a Fullman reclining chair and sleeping car leaving at 12 39 PM and arriving at Cicero Street, Chicago, about 4 39 PM, within minutes of the isadiar heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Indianapolis
Chiaco
Cnier
Isadiar Heights
Mayor Sullivan Leads Rush in City Campaign
A chaotic ballot section tracks mayoral contenders with Sullivan at the front. Wallace trails as Moninger, Ellison, and Lowes emerge as new candidates. A Grant Monument ceremony in Riverside Park and a separate note on Samuel Kanney of Michigan City completing suicide are included.
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Sullivan
Wallace
Sisty
Catterson
D. Moninger
Fred Ellison
L. C. Lowes
G. M
Moninger
T.L. Sullivan
Cottrell
J C
T. “W. Darnell
Ed. Seguin
Greinsteiner
Fred. Baumann
Jno. Caven
J. A.eqan
Eeseee
RT Brennen
Bernmhamer
M.d.Riev
Ben Franklin
Simpson
W. W. Wilcox
G. W. New
J. E. Berry
Bo C.w. Weills
GE. Marvin
W. J. Reeve
A.R Boxer
Granford Wee
Jos
Bristow
I D, Moninger
Fred Gison
L. G. Lowes
Tate Sun
SUN
Acquittal for dentist on embezzlement trial noted
Br Daniel Brown a dentist was acquitted by a jury after a three day trial. George Price is held on suspicion of tapping tills at Burchann Co Fort Wayne stores. Gertrude Roberts will represent Center township in a political contest with Kahaki Sept.3. Langford of Brightwood also competes in an essay contest. John Wolf and Frank Brady clash on Courtland New Jersey street. Wolf charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. May festival chorus list completed with city talent and Theodore Thomas 69 piece orchestra. Public works board to decide on further improvements after cost tally. A long list of births deaths and marriages listed with names ages and addresses. Marriage licenses issued for several couples.
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Daniel Brown
George Price
Burchann & Co
Fort Wayne
Gertrude Roberts
West Indianapolis
Center Township
Mr. Langford
Brightwood
John Wolf
Frank Brady
Courtland New Jersey
Sis
Wolf
Brady
Theodore Thomas
Massachusetts
Virginia
Kentucky Aves
West St
Seventh
Delaware
Board of Public Works
Birrus
Cassius
Mary Dickinson
William
Anna Hughes
Gle
Hannah Rasmussen
Charles and
Minonie Brachnels
Henry
Lottie Combs
Mrs. Little
Whitman
May Dunbar
Sallia Combs
City Hospital
Maria R. Smith
Stanley Clague
Gestia Schoneman
Madison Road
James Martin
W. Sixth-st
Whitely
Anita Boyce
Ohio-st
Mary Welsh
Georgia-st
Patrick Powers
S. Pennsylvania
John Mannion
S. Meridian-st
Margaretite Kohl
Rockwood-st
John Scarry
Mississippi-st
Joseph Whalen
Meridian-st
Marshall Cockerell
Bertha Higgins
John Johnson
Ellis Bishop
Johnson Parsley
Viola Barkley
Frank Clark
Laura Wilson
John Cronin
Mary Sullivan
Crazed by Rheumatism Sam Nugent Leaves Home
Sam Nugent foreman at the Malleable iron works in the Braden block on W Washington Street fled home about 4 o clock Monday morning. He suffers rheumatism and reportedly imagined a patrol wagon would take him to the insane asylum. He fled after resisting his family and was last seen near Greenfield. later a description matched him but he was not identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nugent
Malleable Iron-Works
Braden Block
Washington St
Insane Asylum
Greenfield
New Money for Argentine Charter Drawn and Debates
From Buenos Aires advices report the new charter for the Banca Republica has been drawn. The chamber of deputies seeks to issue metallic at par and to withdraw outstanding paper on the basis of 1 new for 2 old, signaling significant financial reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Buenos Aires
Banca Republica
Chamber of Deputies
Curtain fires at Model store. temperance meetings planned
Early Sunday morning a candle in the Model clothing store window set a curtain and goods afire, causing $200 damage before the chemical extinguisher saved the rest. Rev L E Flanner and members will hold temperance meetings at several outdoor and public locations on Saturdays Sundays and Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Flanner
M. CG. A
Fairview Park
N. Tllinois
Queen Victoria
Covatry
Hot Springs
Bead
Delaware and Court-sts
Blackstone
Ward McAllister
Indianapolis
Sara
Sar
Odd Fellows Celebrate Grand Lodge Anniversary Parade
The extensive ceremony honors the grand secretary B F Foster born in Cincinnati and elected in 1871. Grand Master Leedy led a large parade with delegations from multiple towns, a 1308 block march, and addresses at the hall. The accompanying discussion notes a 1885 note question in Manni, April 27.
Talmage Tabernacle Dedication and Local Tragedies
Major McKinley is flat in Washington as cold snaps hit Minnesota and Philadelphia. Talmage’s new Brooklyn tabernacle was dedicated Sunday. Mrs Susannah Nelson dies in Washington at 128. St Charles Minnesota faces a grim Sunday. Losses mount from fire and strikes amid 3000 workers pressing for shorter hours. A 13 year old set fire to his home and caused a blaze. Dalton Hatter and Shoer in Bates House hawks hats and boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKkinles
Washington
St. Paul
Minn
Talmage
New Tabernacle
Brooklyn
Susannah Nelson
St. Charles
Rational Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Michigan Car Works
Detrivil
Jones
Coks
Joseph Peck
Ogan Court House
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New Forx
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey
Sporting Life
Ripper
ENX
Willard
Hawthorne
Sue Ingersoll McWilliams
Covington
ETHER
Woertner
Wmn. L. Hidar's
Allgone
John R. Pearson
Messrs
Mr. Defrees
Mr. Sherrer
Mr. Beawder
TheyTrust Company
Browder
Trust Company
Mr. Conduitt
Trust Corporation
Jess
Dr. Bothwell
Church of the Covenant
Dir. Yontz
Democrat
Grant
Riverside Park
Hudson
Gen. Grant
Riverside
Grant Monument Association
Charles H. Freeman
Grand Army of the Republic of New York
Thore
Grant Monumment Association
Alexander Hamilton
iSaterdded
Laporte
Samuel Kanney
Michigan City
Cuey
Beva Pest
Arad
Theyes
Theie
B. F. Foster
Madison Lodge No
Leedy
Chipman
M. L. Kennedy
Muncs
Urestfield
Knightstown
Phoenix
Greenfield Ie
Foster
Chanlain Grown
Roain
Manni
Unon
Halton's
Dalton
Hatter and Shoer
Bates House
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