Visiting scientists to be entertained in Indianapolis week
A local committee plans grand reception for visiting scientists in Indianapolis from Aug 19. Perry Electric seeks permission to string a wire from Ohio to New York Street as part of a night illumination program at University Park. Professors and dignitaries will lecture at Plymouth Church with a gas belt excursion to Noblesville Kokomo Marton Muncie and Anderson.
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Association
Perry Electric Company
Ohio
New York St
University
Park
Plymouth Church
Mendenhall
Woodruff Place
Lew Wallace
James Whitcomb Riley
Gas Belt
Noblesville
Kokomo
Marton
Muncie
Anderson
Fairview
Putnam
Harvard College
A. F. Potts
Fosters
National Bar Association Meeting In Indianapolis
The National Bar Association meets in Indianapolis next week in an event of great importance to the legal world. The country hosts two large lawyer bodies, the American and the National, sharing aims of reform and uniform laws on marriage, divorce, wills, and related matters. Delegates numbering several hundred will attend, with many prominent attorneys expected.
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National Bar Association
American
National Association
Congress
National Bankruptcy Law
Great Excitement on Ohio Street Horse Incident
Mr Grooms attempted to move a horse from Spahr's stable onto Ohio Street. The animal lunged and landed in a nearly closed fire cistern with the buggy on top. The horse and buggy escaped unharmed as Will Dixon led rescue. A nearby ice cream parlor drew spectators to view the blaze on the roof, extinguished with little loss.
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Ohio-st
Greoms
Spahr
Son
Grooms
Quorum Gaps Trigger House Anxiety Over Attendance
The house faced 358 absentees and repeated quorums failures as lawmakers missed sessions. Critics complain of non attendance. Edmunds is hauled from the committee room as days pass with no progress on business.
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House
Housza
Harrison
Blaine
Dems
Baker
New York
U. S
Russia
Postoffice Department
Tolstoi
Kreuzer Senata
Bish
Senate
Edmuthe
Edmunds
Married Chinese Tea Merchant Weds Young Widow in Boston
In Boston August 2 a wealthy Chinese tea merchant Yee Sing Din married widowed Pauline S Dare once connected to Ashburton place Sabbath school and Grove Hall. After his illness and a prior marriage to Dart who died after a month, they obtained a license at City Hall and wed at Tremont Temple with Rev. E. Fr. Meriam officiating.
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Inoston
Bostor
Yee Sing Din
Grove Hall
Pauline S. Dare
Shea
Dart
Melican
Sweatheart
Planned Plot to Kill the Czar Uncovered
An extensive conspiracy to assassinate the czar was uncovered on August 2. One professor and two senior army officers were arrested after incriminating evidence was found in their rooms. Several other individuals connected to the plot were detained as authorities tightened controls. The accused officers reportedly took their own lives as arrests were made. The case caused widespread alarm among court officials and heightened czarist fears.
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Pete Assurg
Army
Sleekic Swindlers Stole From Erie Transfer Company
New York Aug 2. Sp lit c C J Chal fer treasurer and W W Chandleigh secretary of the Erie transfer company have been arrested for systematic swindling. About 30 000 stolen. Believed company lost 20 000 with 7 000 recovered in one bank.
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New York
Cc. J. Chalfer
W. W.chandleigh
Erie Transfer Company
Hospital trustees seek competency rulings on patients
In Cincinnati on August 2, hospital trustees investigate patient competency to fund treatment costs. Notices to county clerk Wilson state that the estates of Martin Heintzelman, Bernhard Denz, Bridget Cooney, Monica Griechaber, Mary Donohue, and Eliza Deitzel are deemed competent. Suit was filed against Bernhard Deitz’s estate for damages by Attorney Beck. President Stern wired Arlie Latham in Chicago to return and play here Monday. the deal is deemed safe.
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Insens Hospital
Clark Wilson
Martin Heintzelman
Bernhard Denz
Bridget Cooney
Monica Griechaber
Mary Donohue
Eliza Deitzel
Bernhard Deitz
Fanna
Beck
Arlie
Cincinnati
Spi
Stern
Arlie Latham
Chicago
Brotherhood Attendance and League Rumors In 1900s Sports
Reports show Brotherhood attendance at 7 542 Friday and 6 509 for the league. Brooklyn admission may drop to five cents. Remingtons fall to Pendletons 11 5. Zimmer to play his 82nd consecutive game Saturday. Rowing race for 2500 between Hanlon and Gaudaur. Nimick on vacation. O Neill to coach Pittsburg. McQuaid to Cincinnati. McDermott likely to Indianapolis. League and association results feature Brooklyn Toledo Rochester St Louis Syracuse Louisville and more with several notable battery pairings. Raveloe breaks Newark mile record at Monmouth Park. Anson signs Gale. Demarris and Stenzel released. George Beck versus Eliott shoot set for Monday for the American Field cup. Cleveland New York game tense. Burkett drives three runs for New York. The New Yorks gather six hits, Cleveland so three. Blood orange phosphatest advertised.
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Fanning
Ohio
Brotherhood
League
Brooklyn
Remingtons
Pendletons
Zimmer
Hanlon
Gaudaur
Nimick
O Neill
Pitt
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Cincionati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
John Ewing
Comiskey
Buffalo
Clevaland
New York
Raveloe
Newark
Monmouth Park
Anson
Gale
Demarris
Stenzel
Glasscock
McQuala
Gibson
Cleveland
Fournier
Geo. Beck
A. J. Eliott
Kansas City
Beck
Elliott
Burkett
New Yorks
Garfield
Davis
Clevelanders
Welch
Bynum renomination in doubt amid county power struggle
Tension rises in Marion County over Williams D. Bynum’s bid for renomination to Congress. Reported schemes claim to block his path as Marion’s delegates shift to 34 while other counties allocate 49, threatening coalition chances with outside delegates. Local Democrats warn against abandoning Bynum.
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William D. Bynum
Congress
Bynum
Marion County
Shalby
Bancock
Madison
Stick
Hestack
Will E. English
Hagush
Lis
Madison County
Hancock
Shelby County
Bynum Democrate
President seeks tougher limits on mail lottery ads
News from New York and San Francisco report President Harrison urging Congress to tighten laws against using the mails for lottery letters and ads. A dispatch from El Paso notes a lottery tie to advertising by Russell Harden and Frank Leatie, with questions over the ethics of public promotion. The Helena Journal previously ran a lengthy drawing description with an advertisement.
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Hussett
New Yorke
United States
Congress
Louisiana Lottery Company
San Francisco
Col. Mosby
Rio Grande
Hi Paso
Harrison
Russell Hardeen
el Paso
Frank Leatie
Illustrated
Montana
Lottery
Russell
Helena, Mont
Young”. Harrison
Want to Borrow Money Hoglish Syndicate Negotiations
Aug. 2 news item notes government resumes talks with the Hoglish syndicate over a new loan. Buefros Ayres reports a government resumption of negotiations aimed at securing financing terms and stability for the stalled project.
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Buefros Ayres
Spi
Hoglish Syndicate
Among the Railroads Conductor and Big Four Changes
An I and St Louis conductor known for pomp and thrift tells a land joke to Pud a brakeman. Two former O W & I men, S D Scott and S B Robinson, are let go after line consolidation with the Big Four. S A Harrington named mechanical superintendent of the Big Four will advise and oversee shops and new motion power features transferred from maintenance to superintendent of motion power.
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Big Four
S. D. Scott
S. B. Robinson
Mr. Scott
A. Harrington
Tarrefi
Arrisaton
Erie
New York & New England
Pennsylvania
Lines
Grand Encampment of Oddfellows to Meet in Chicago
Chicago Aug 3 Spl 1 The grand encampment of the Oddfellows opens here tomorrow. Lodges from across the U S and Canada will attend about 60 000 members with 15 000 Patriarchs Militant. Paraphernalia cost over 1 000 000 and prizes total 50 000 for parades and degrees. Events include a monster lakefront theater for 35 060, firework displays, and a grand review with 40 000 in column. Over 200 000 visitors expected week long affair.
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Chicago
the Oddfellows
United States
Canada
Massachusetts
California
Rebekah Degras
E. E
Ruesal
Oakland
Cal
Rebekah Degres
Pacific Coast
Institution of Odd-fellowship
Manchester Unity of England
Order
Bovereiad Pgrand
Underwood
Fraternity of
Odé-fellows
Mambarahip
Lake Front
Lancers
Hussaysa
Penéralissimoe
Tia
Defeat of Rivas in Nicaragua and other notes
Report of General Rivas defeat by government troops near Managua. Rivas escaped, was captured outside the capital, publicly shot, and his body displayed in the Plaza Armas. Government forces plan possible frontier withdrawal as inquiry into the Rivas conspiracy proceeds. Also includes notes on Argentina’s president, Chilean trade, a Chicago carpenters strike, a murder in Northville, Sibarian exile Annis Ratmen, a long pigeon flight record, Italian mob violence, Dr Herman Fisher case, and a New York divorce fight under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
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Rivas
iSpol
Gap
Rives
Antonio Ezeta
Plaza Armas
Kemmilor
Celman
England
Sam
Chicago
Andrew Borjensen
Eoma Andersen
Northville
Conn
Annis Ratmen
New York
Owoeso
Mich
Fall River
Rosati
Boston
Herman Fisher
St. Louis
Ernest Bantram
Henry D. Spencer
Marquis of Queensbury
Lige Halford Visits Indianapolis for Voter Registration
A colorful account details Lige Halford, private secretary to President Ben, visiting Indianapolis to register as a voter. Reporters and officials swarm the state house as Halford’s motive sparks questions about a new republican paper. Henry Ball and County Clerk Wilson witness the registration, while Duff Callihan administers oaths to 75 electors, with over 200 already qualified.
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College-ave
Lige Halford
Ben
Sen
State House
Tim Griffin
Bredley
Sonman
Willie O’ McKinney
Henry Bails
Cone
Tom Taggart
Murphy
Brighton Beach
Glen Ethal
Sullivan
Cere
Splan
Lige
Wilson
Henry Ball
Duff Callihan
Water dispute pits councilmen against city contract
The water company fights council faction plans to submit the contract to arbitration. A councilman’s ally reports a water plant contact promising water for 35 instead of 50 per plug. Residents on Pennsylvania street seek a water main on property owned by Councilman Martindale and are urged by the company to press Martindale to back the new contract. Similar pressure is said to target Councilman Hoytawa and Councilman Plereon on Mississippi street. Also, painter Edward K. Cones was severely injured Saturday morning after a fall from a Maridian and Eleventh street house, suffering a scalp wound and internal injuries. Kregele’s ambulance took him home to 655 Broadway.
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Pennsylvania St. Te
Martindale
Water Company
Martindall
Counsilman Trueler
Hoytawa
Plereon
Mississippi St
Bsa
Edward EK. Cones
Kregele
Broadway
Hel Whistle for hours by a lawmaker named George O'Brien
George O'Brien, a legislator aged 3ysara, has been declared insane. He exhibits long bouts of whistling lasting hours with no intermission.
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Hel
George O’brien
Sun to enforce reporting of new subscriber names by child canvassers
The Sun reports frequent complaints from subscribers about nondelivery. Children collecting subscriptions must report daily names and cannot target existing Sun subscribers. Only new subscribers will be accepted, and delivery will wait until the daily quota is achieved.
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Sun
Tar Sun
The Awful Heat Grips Europe Across Continents
Reports from Europe on Saturday describe scorching heat causing widespread distress. Deaths are reported in many regions as cholera and fevers surge. Italy and Turkey see rising fatalities while Alpine tourists note unprecedented heat and high death rates.
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Loxpon
Europe
Turkey
Italy
Alpine
Senate Debate Snares Tariff Reform Call
In the senate Blair moved to limit debate via the previous question urging rule changes to curb obstruction by a few. He noted 20 have spoken on the tariff bill with only 16 of 152 pages discussed, highlighting the need for efficient proceedings. Meanwhile Martinsville reports Alexander Mutzger’s illness worsening. he has eight children, ten in Germany, and estate matters in progress. County clerk Wilson extends registration hours to 7 pm for those outside regular hours under the new election law. Probate-clerk Baskirk seeks truth in the Wails case, while Daniele plans return from Mackinac Island amid heat in New York and New England with several deaths reported.
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WasHineron
Senate
Blair
Martinsville
Alexander Mutzger
Bertha
Europe
Florida
Martinavillg
Germany
Frankinalao
Alexander Malzyer
Indianapolis
Wilson
Baskirk
Orange County
Daniele
Mackinee Island
Indianapolis News Briefs Local Incidents And Court Actions
A string of city notices covers new articles of incorporation by a Utly Lash affiliated firm in Indianapolis, various court cases and fines, a tree fall injury, kidnaping pending trial, domestic disputes with alimony claims, a census interaction incident, German lessons at a school board meeting, a gas company ordinance discussion, and upcoming state agriculture fair remodeling plans. The items reference several individuals and places including Ketcham, Parker, Andy Golding, Peter Schwartz, Dorman Street, Samuel King, D. H. Baldwin & Co., Maggie Owens Richards, Siebhan's lounge factory, Amanda Wade, Justice Martin, Justina Smock's court, Martin's jurisdiction, and local officials such as Mayor Sulli van, Chief marshal, and school administrators.
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Indianapolis Truss Company
Capital
Criminal Court Room
Dorman
Baater
Christopher Hoffman
South Bena
U.S
Ao Large Woods
Coste Fiiay
Amanda Wade
Martin
Haughville
Gace
Justica Smack
Jonsa
Woodruff
Twenty-first Ward
Citizens’ Committee
Ford Winter
Indianapolis Gas Company
State Board of Agriculture
Herron
Betty Parker
George William
Rosatta
Robert
Susan Burke
Louis
Fire fiends strike Locke home in three attempted arsons
The Sun reports three fire-bomb attempts on B. Locke’s home at Central avenue and Clyde street. Police accused of ineffectiveness as fires spread on Friday, leaving the house a total loss with $250 of farm equipment and $400 of a village house value. Suspicion falls on a worrisome assailant seen near the scene, while residents live in fear of renewed attacks. A separate note describes Kaiser’s arrival at Osterd with a large welcome.
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B. Locke
Locke
John Furnas
Hoilie
Anderson
Looxe
Looke
Gossip with Ginger II finds odd tidbits and sea scent
A Denison corridor chat recalls an insect powder that kills in pores but harms none. A streetcar delay sparks a hair fixing gum gag, crowd chatter and laughter. A man buys medicine, asks if the dose applies during bathing, as a pool of small stories unfolds in a Friday town scene.
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Denison
Anti-Bath Society
Impure Drinking Water and Well Services Ad
Impure drinking water in dug wells during the dry hot season. Readers are advised to contact C. Krauss at 220 S. Meridian St. to install a driven well or second water well. Includes a fine assortment of pumps and repair work.
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C. Krauss
S. Meridian St
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