Indian Uprising Sparks Troop Deployment at Durango
Report from April 29 1880 indicates Gov. Wakte dispatched a detachment with 200 arms to Durango to quell Navajo unrest expanding from New Mexico. Cowboys pursued cattle thieves, battles left several whites dead, and Indians marched toward uranium-held reserves amid calls for federal troops to secure the reservation border.
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Dexvit
Wakte
Durango
New Mexico
Ine
Entira Siste
Frmg
Whyte
Arizona
Indiana
Kit Kayson
9. C
Bartholomew
Ute
Diexvnn
Lient
Plummer
Welsh
Cuastianu
Donanco
Farmington
Lieut
Phummer
Agent Welsh
Efe
Washineton
Lieut. Plummer
Indian Commission
Farnmincton
N. M
President Cleveland Passes Through Fort Wayne and Crestline
Fort Wayne crowd greets the presidential train at 8 am as it speeds through without stopping. Zollinger battery fires a salute. disappointment noted as Cleveland makes no public appearance. Crestline reports the first section of the limited express passes at 4 30 am before the train continues toward Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Mr. Cleveland
Zollinger
Townsend declared lunatic in attempted Gladstone plot
Loxpon April 20 physicians say William Town send is a lunatic, while police suspect manipulation or a conspirator behind the assassination bid on Prime Minister Gladstone. Authorities seek evidence of external prompting to Townsend.
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Loxpon
William Townsend
Gladstone
Townsend
Mr. Gladstone
Beacham's Pills Cure Sick Headache Ad Copy
Beacham's Pills advertised as a cure for sick headache. Mentioned are Cat Flowers, Pioral Ambiens and Bettermann Bros at 87 to 43 Mass Avenue with a telephone reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacham
Bettermann Bros
Mass
Tel
Destructive cyclone hits Wayne County Indiana
A cyclone struck Wayne County Saturday morning causing widespread destruction. Two large school buildings, several residences, and many smaller structures were wrecked. A separate report from Decatur Illinois notes a cyclone at 3 o clock Saturday morning with unspecified damage.
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Wayne County
twiMoNd
Ind
St. Louis
Decatur
Curious Will of Reed Probate in Indiana Court
Henry A. Reed cousin of Bruce Carr, probate in circuit court after signing at Indiana Mineral Springs Warren county April 13 1893. He leaves all personal property and life insurance to wife Lon Read with a $5 per child remedy. Reed was an invalid and owed $13 000 life policy. Carr executors advanced $1000 for policy. Reed died within weeks of receiving funds. wife to receive $15000 cash.
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Bruce Carr
H. A. Reed
Henry A. Reed
Circuit
Indiana Mineral Springs
Warren County
Indianapolis
Ind
Mavon County
Lon Read
Reed
Policemen Lead Hunt As City Cracks Down On Crap Shooters
About twenty police officers left headquarters at dawn to seize craps games in the city while a single youth, Flo Johnson, aged 14, was arrested for shooting craps. Officer Leppert found the game with the boy having 15 cents and $2.25 earned that day, revealing the narrow focus of a broader gambling scene still active in other areas.
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Flo
Johnson
Leppert
Two Children Buried When Building Collapses in Brooklyn
An old house being torn down at Broadway and Beaver streets Williamsburg collapsed injuring two children playing nearby. A girl died at the scene. a boy was fatally hurt. Names not known. Workers blamed for the accident.
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New York
Broadway and
Beaver Sts
Williamsburg
Qone
Dr L N Howard claims will return property after court ruling
An article from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports Dr L N Howard of Indianapolis left his wife in Lexington 13 years ago and that after her death she left property to others. Howard says a Lexington court restored the sought property to him and that remaining assets go to Mrs Walton. He recounts marrying in 1870, moving between Lexington and Indianapolis, and giving his wife most possessions. Carlisle Tells New York Bankers Plain Truths in Secret Meeting report in New York papers describes banker pressure on government gold policy and debated bond issues and gold pooling proposals. The World cites Carlisle scoring bankers for dictating policy while Times notes a proposal to pool gold was rejected.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
L. N. Howard
Indianapolis
Lexington
Illinois St
N. Illinois St
Carlisle
New York
Mdining
the Times
Treasury
Non-Union Hire Plea Attracts Curiosity In Indiana
A Chicago man William F. Johnson advertised for non union horseshoes drivers with good wages. officials at the Occidental hotel in Andrews Indiana could not confirm where work was to be done or who sought the men. He claimed non union workers would replace strikers and avoid trouble. In nearby Anderson Geo. T. Simonds died suddenly, L. W. Simonds near death, Doxey hotel may close. Also an ad for removing boils and pimples via Ayer’s Sarsaparilla appeared from Wm G Elder.
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Tithe Sun Ofice
Chicago
Occidental Hotel
Anpegson
Ind
Geo. T. Simonds
L. W. Simonds
Doxey Hotel
FAILED FOR A MILLION Wiman faces million dollar failure
Erastus Wiman promoter and New York chamber of commerce leader assigned for creditors. Liabilities reach about 1,000,000 with assets uncertain. Land on Staten Island may be the only asset in his wife’s name. David Bennett King named trustee. R G Dun & Co remains largest creditor with claims reported between 800,000 and 400,000. Losses blamed on tight money market and alleged misstep involving notes in Dun’s name.
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New Yor
Erastus Wivan
Canada
New York Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Staten Island
Wilian
David Bennett King
R. G. Dun & Co
Wimen
Dun
R. Wiman
Wiman
Bribery Rumors Hover Over Franchise Passage
Whisperings swirl around last Monday's council vote on the street railway franchise as Citizens' company reportedly hired a detective to track councilmen after Elliott Bid, with no conclusive evidence of bribery. Councilman Ryan defends actions and seeks investigation if misconduct is found.
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Hyan
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Elliott Company
Council
Ryan
Tur Sun
Council Chamber
City Street Railway Syndicate
Cooper
Washingtrist
Ossian Wedding Weds Amid Boiling Water Prank
At Ossian Indiana on Friday night Liebert Hatfield married Nellie Alilbegan. A charivari crowd gathered and amid excitement someone tossed boiling water striking James Tizerone, scorching his face and neck and damaging his sight. A local baseball lineup at Lanham's park is listed with players and positions. Mike Welly, renowned ball player, will give a benefit for the Club ball team at the Empire theater next week.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ossian
Mear
Liebert Hatfield
Nellie Alilbegan
James Tizerone
Lanham’s Park
Whitings
Daly
O’brien
Haa
Rooks
Scanlon
Andrews
Ablems
Merle
Murphy
Adams
Fisher
FF. Schaub
Waters
Barces
W. Sowders
R. Schaub
Id. Donovan
White
John Sowders
Mike Welly
King of
Empire Theater
Ir Vington elects town officers under one ticket
The Sunrise Suburb voters will choose three trustees a clerk a treasurer and a marshal on Monday. The field has a single ticket amid ongoing building delays from heavy rain. Notable residents include W T Doon J T Qusack Chas T Awlin ex Gov Chase J C Barnhin A B Tharp and Emma J Waring among others. The Ann Arbor Road was busted with Wellington Burt appointed receiver for Toledo and Ann Arbor Road in Torobo.
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Irvington
W.T. Doon
J.t.qusack
Chas. T. Awlin
Chase
J. C. Barnhin
A. B. Tharp
Emma J. Waring
Rev
J.B. Roberts
Joseph Little
AL W. Conner
Mr. Dissetts
Joel Moorman
C. S. Tibbett
Mr. Reynolds
B. M. Blount
Thomas Ging
Ann Arbor Road
Torobo
Wellington R Burt
Saginaw, Mich
Ashley
Toledo
Ann Arbor
Lake Michigan
Patent Preaching on Court House Fence Sparks Patent Quest
An earnest man preaches gospel atop the courthouse fence to fund his invention. A nearby slot machine dispenses religious pamphlets for dimes, aiding patent costs. The self-described preacher talks of war reminiscences with a veteran, earning mixed respect and curiosity as he plans patenting steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ile
Bertha Shields Taken Home By Her Mother In Court
Bertha Shields a Digby Bell chorus girl is returned to New Orleans with her mother after a court appearance. The 10 year old or older girl faced conflicting statements from mother and daughter about her age and life. Shields previously arrested as a street walker and for stealing clothing amid a string of run ins in the city. Robert Hawkins fined $100 for carrying two razors. charged with no clear justification for possessing them.
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Bertha Shields
Digby Bell Chorus
New Orleans
Shields
Digby Bell Opera Company
St. Louis
Bertha
Cadi
Bartha Shields
Robert Hawkins
Fight to Begin President Mason Says Enjoin Hifiott Syndicate
President Mason says the Citizens' company will enjoin the Hifiott Syndicate if it lays tracks. He cites a March 27 1803 letter to Washburn Moon for 60 miles of trolley and feeder wire and says the city plans have been under long consideration. He avoids filing an answer to the injunction and will let the matter proceed through normal channels.
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Frera
Board of Public
Citizens’ Company
Mason
Board of Public Works
Leon Bailey
Sullivan
John PL. Frenzel
Sux. Iit
Bailey
Harris
A. C. Harris
City Errest Railway Company
Byron K. Elliott
Sun
Weather Outlook for Indiana Predicts Cooler Weekend
The forecast notes damp, dreary conditions today with cooler temperatures tonight and Sunday. Local rains are expected Saturday, followed by colder conditions Sunday, with overall unsettled weather across the region.
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Earth
Indiana
Prominent Yohn dies after liver inflammation and pneumonia
Albert C. Yohn a 46 year old New York City businessman and church figure died Friday after a short illness beginning with liver inflammation and ending in pneumonia. He had been a bookseller city librarian and publishing house manager. He was married 22 years ago with two children. Burial plans not finalized. The report also notes a veterans encampment fundraising effort and a separate note about Mrs. Jennie Dunn's insanity and treatment.
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Albert C. Yohn
New York City
Yohn
Orn
Lowen- Merrill Company
Tait, Sons & Co
New York
Grand E Friday night offers strong vaudeville show
Willa Collier headlines a busy Grand E Friday program with Hoss and EHoss as Willie continues to perform after Charlie Reed's death. Mark Sullivan imitates but picks lower grade actors. Next week promises varied attractions. Rockstader's minstrels, Berne brothers production, and Liputtian vaudeville open at different venues. Estate activity rises at east Irvington with realty pickup.
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Willa Collier
Hoss
Ehoss
Willie
Charlie Reed
Mark Sullivan
Need
Uockstader
Berne Brothers
Ilaliputians
Candy
Col Ingersoll
Abraham Lincoln
Aunt Selly
Carrie Louis
Call
Buckeye
Mike Kelley
Jerome Vaudeville Company
the Empire
Great Day in Chicago as Duke of Veragua Visits
Chicago hosts a grand pageant as President Cleveland and officials greet the Duke of Veragua. Crowds line Michigan Avenue while parades and salutes honor the royal party and the world’s fair host city status. Mayor Harrison on behalf of Chicago grants freedom of the city and presents keys to the duke.
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Cuteson
Penny Vank
Libarty
Bell
Ha City
Saner
K. Dupuy Ds Lane
Spain
W. E. Curtis
State Department
Hobart C. Chatfield Taylor
Citizens’ Committee
Palmer
Kigginbotham
Grand Crossing
Duke Varagua
Ery
Whlomay
Auditorium Hotel
Irteenth Regiment
U. A
Company K. Seventh Cavalry
Michiganave
Andrew Johnson
Wigginbotham
Cleveland
Altgeldt
Stat
Harrieon
City Council
Cluerg
National Guard
Clinois Nationsal Guard
U. S. Artillery
Altgeld
Carrigan
Stevenson
Higginbotham
Lake Shore
Andy Johnson
Galtite
Duke
Philadelphia
Weatside Women's Club
Chicago
Hussars
Pennsylvania
Caibcaco
Harrison
Duke of
Iilitza
F Council
Conaine
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Lilly
W. H. English
Wm. Clark
Eaglish
John Gilbert Shanklin
Democratic
Graniford Fairbanks
Terre Nfante
Washington Wire
Sentinal
Ramabat Circle
S. M. Stavens
M. D
Poonah
India
Foster & Dennett Lumber Company
Henry Behrers
Behrens
DR. Howard's
Ayer
Elder's
Erastus Wiman
Pronbie
Gil
Hifiott Syndicate
Tru
J. W. Billingsworth
Kenwood
Hare
Postal Ogutivits
Western Union
Four Wayne
Western Union Telegraph Company
Idison Mutual Company
Postal
Idison
Auburn
Washington
Bopics
Georgia
Hicke Smith
Rold
Samuel Hench
Internal Revenue
J. L. Weaver
Richmond
West
Eckless
M. Packard
Plymouth
Examiner Balls
Ohio
Albany
W.S. Mercer
S$. B. Smith
Dunreith
E. C. Hoffman
J. W. Singes
A. W. Trittipp
Ienry Fisher
Jonesboro
H. K. Willman
I. W. Pemberton
Russiaville
AL. C. Sart
Adam Ridnour
Wappenhans
Albert C. Yohn Dhad
Col. Holloway
G. A. Ri
Tus Sun
Missouri
Kansas
Jennie Dunn
Veo
Marie Tempest
Porepaugh
W. Washington St. Grounds
Tivington
Heal Estate
East End
THE
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de Geik
Caster Harrison
Tas A Sen
Guay Lane
Smith’s Dye Works
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