Amusing scene before Kemmler death chair
Avusuna New York Aug 6 Special At 638 Monday morning the door to the execution room opened and Warden Durston appeared. Kemmler the condemned man walked in coolly in a gray suit with bowing hair. He sat composedly, faced the room, and did not show fear until bound to the chair as the wires were set.
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Avusuna
N. Y
Eaution Chamber
New York State
Durston
William Kemme
J. W. E. Houghton
Chaplain Yakes
Emimaler
the Arden
Kemmler
Ashough
Ratherest
Execution of Kellmer in electric chair shocks audience
Aug. 6 Auburn special report on Kellmer's execution reveals a drawn out procedure. Witnesses describe straps adjusted by Kellmer, his calm remarks, and the moment the 1 000 volt current passed through him. The first shock caused convulsions and a pained expression, while a later 2 000 volt surge produced burning vapor. Doctors questioned his survival, but the man died as the current ceased. A post mortem followed noting indescribable torture.
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Kemmier
Kemmiler
Durston
Kemmler
Hemmiler
Ausuvban
Dureton
Batch
Dr. Spitzka
Auburn
Execution expert says execution failure won’t be repeated
Dr Spitzaka, the expert, states the execution attempt failed and will never be tried again. The remark appears in AupuRN dated August 6, noting the occurrence and specifying the expert’s authority on the matter. No other details are provided in the fragment.
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Aupurn, N
Spl
Spitzaka
Big Four Direct Route From Indianapolis to Boston
The Big Four is the authorized route for special trains of the Headquarters Department of Indiana with four through passenger trains daily each direction. It is the sole direct line offering through sleepers between Indianapolis and Boston. For rates routes and all particulars consult Big Four agents.
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Beston
Mass
Department of Indiana
Boston
Indianapolis
Big Four
Sentinel sale rumors linger over Fort Wayne meeting
The Sentinel denies a transfer to Cal Brice while insiders claim a December Fort Wayne gathering of Salamonie Gas Company attendees included Brice. An editorials endorsement of Brice followed, fueling belief he holds significant Sentinel ownership and the paper fears Democratic backlash.
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the Sentinel
Cal Brica
SIN Reporter
Wm. Fleming
Cale
Fort Wayne
Salamonie Gas Company
Hackett
Cal. Brice
Indiana Democrats
Fort
Brice
Refusal to Bid Under Barrett Law Brings Bond Marketitis
The city attorney and other legal men state the Barrett law bars paying off any improvement bonds at any time making them unmarketable. Contractors refuse to bid on work citing this, noting a 3 percent loss on each job to middlemen via the commission.
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Arabara Rafusing
Isgal Nairs
Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Plan Aired In 1850 Proposal
Pranait Broad Ripple transit plan seeks rapid line from lineia st electric route east to Crownhill then Twenty-fourth to Central Ave. joining a city limits line out to Broad Ripple. R.C. Light Joseph Ferguson form company with 100000 capital. County board asked for right of way Tuesday. completion hoped in December 1850.
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Rapid
Citizens Company
Gotham heat and ice price spike amid city woes
New York reports 30 sumatroke cases and 24 animal deaths from heat Tuesday. IceTrust price hikes strain rich and poor alike while Maine chipped ice arrives at Additional Street. A first Jewish divorce case in Je Hareoanville sees Mary Cohen separated from Abraham amid horse theft charges.
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Gotham
New York
Ice Trust
Maine
Hareoanville
Mary Cohen
Abraham
Perturbations of Spurling Life and Baseball News
A jumble of 19th century baseball notes covers Cincinnati trades and releases, Noblesville’s 10 0 win over Anderson, Chicago and Cleveland scores, Ward’s team transfer rumors, Latham signing with Cincinnati, Colum bus grumbling, and attendance disputes. Spalding cites inflated Chicago crowds. McDermott umpiring draw. Monday’s Cleveland rally halted by darkness with four eighth inning runs.
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Eatharn
Cincinnati
Viau
Mickey Hughes
Athletics
Noblesville
Anderson
Brotherhood Blowers
Cregier
Hol
Corrigan
Chicago
B. M. Love
Philadelphia Brotherhood Club
Chicago Brotherhood Club
Cleveland
Ward
New York Star
Columbus
Latham
Louisville
Brooklyn
Toledo
Rochester
St. Louis
Syracuse
Greenwood
Peoples
al Spalding
Brotherhood
Spalding
Nash
Glasscock
Denny
Clarkson
Bennett
Billy
Indianapolis
McDermott
New York
Great Lawyers Debate Uniform Law at National Bar Meeting
Forty delegates gathered in the Indiana supreme court room where John H. Doyle of Toledo and Addison C. Harris of Indianapolis spoke for national uniform laws. Doyle urged binding contracts and cautioned against local divorce mills, while Harris urged uniform laws to unify states. Committees were appointed, and Col. E. T. Taliaferro and others discussed credentials and future meeting plans.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Delagates
Denton House
Harrie
Thas
Doyle
Harris
Bar Association
Lawa
Boston
San Francisco
Ohie
Purdue Plain Forecast for Indiana Warmer Fair Skies
Indiana forecast shows warmer, fair conditions with largely stationary temperatures for the Indianapolis area and vicinity. The LOYAL forecast notes largely calm winds and dry weather expected through the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. in the morning of August 7, 1890.
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Indiana
Loyal
Indianapolis
Progressive retail expansion rumors in downtown Indianapolis
The piece reports plans and rumors of new and expanded ventures. H P Wasson is expected in a new building in September with numerous improvements. W T Wiley and Isadore Grohs form a dry goods partnership on Illinois street corner Market, doubling their store. Grohs comes from Silberberg Bros. and is noted as a hustler. L B Ayres & Co is denied as seeking a larger location or branching out, with a manager stating the current site is well situated and not moving or joining any syndicate.
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New York Stote
H. P. Wasson
Tis
W. T. Wiley
Isadore Grohs
Illinoia St
Market
Wiley
Indianapolis
Grohe
Silberberg Bros
Mr. Wilsy
Hey
L. 8. Ayres & Co
Oits
Pettis Dry Goods Company
SUN
Ee Stora
The Fury of Battle at the Cyclorama of Atlanta
A clash over the cyclorama battle scene in Indianapolis ends without bloodshed as Sheriff Ike King and Capt Manning vie for control of the scene. Judge Taylor to decide Thursday. The absurd numbers of casualties are stated as a misprint. The staged conflict reflects local pride and a dispute over the painting and its custody.
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Atlanta
Ike King
Manning
Dradge
Taylor
Superior Court
Marion County
Harrison
Theo. Davin
Benjamin Harrison
Russell Harrison
Mr. Davis
Mr. Harrison
Bir
Tim Tera
Tar Sun
Litils
Jenny Electric Light Company
Morgan
Berry
Indianapolis Sentinel Company
Dudge
State Prison
North
Wes Reedy
Sheriff King
Capt. Manning
Mir. King
Mr. Manning
Landers
Kine
Local Politician Deflects Election Claims At Council
A fraught exchange over votes leaves Straet commissioner De Ruiter unfazed after a man claims he personally secured 30 votes at the polls. De Ruiter explains he was chosen by the council, not elected at the polls.
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Straet
de Ruiter
Straat
Derk
Council
Washington Waifs: Dike Resigns Guthrie Register
A summary of political maneuvering in Washington and Guthrie Oklahoma. John I Dike resigns as register of the stand office at Guthrie. An effort to reopen the original package bill to kill it. Debates on tariff and Chinese exclusion. Naval news notes a new cruiser and its speed. Political pressure around Read and election bill rouses Senate unease.
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John I. Dike
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Senate Dems
Harricon
Congress
Ways and Means
Naval
Seo Francisco
Philadelphia
Plomb
Amos Cummings
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Read
Reen
Senate
Liver Regulator Claim Seeks Proof of Relief
An advertisement challenges readers to prove a remedy fails for constipation, dyspepsia, headache, or torpid liver. It claims Sim yaeus Liver Regulator is pure, harmless, and safe for all ages, promising regular bowels and lasting health.
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Simyaeus
Hitter ride 4n4 why she was thrown into jail
A 22 year old Miss Sate Dean of Middleport was jailed for 15 days and fined after a Long Bottom incident involving a pasture ride on a horse with other youths. Her father secured release via habeas corpus. she plans to return to Long Bottom after the event. The piece also includes a nostalgic, nonessential aside about telephone operators and a separate犯罪related note on Theresa Vincent and Wash Moore facing perjury charges after conflicting statements.
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Pournoy
Sate Dean
Thos. Dean
Middleport
Long Botton
Meigs County
Ead Pet
Ben Hamilton
Miss Dean
Long Bottom
Paine
Good One on Val and Machinery Molders Meeting
A Sun reporter quotes committee clerk Will Phipps recalling Cal Darnell and Lindebauer in a humorous old election fight. The Machinery Molders union discusses constitutional changes, raising initiation fees, charter member dues, and steps to curb piece work. Afternoon actions aim to secure mileage for delegates and reduce their labor.
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Val
Cal Darnell
Sory
Will Phipps
Sun
Cal
Lindebauer
Old Court House
Brotherhood of Machinery Molders
Eeasion
Guardianship and local notices from Indianapolis area
Guardian B F Schmid qualified for Emma Schmid’s minor heirs with a $2000 bond. A 78 year old man Simmons is missing from 85 Dougherty St and is cognitively disabled. David Waggoner sues Indianapolis Malleable Iron Works for 1000 for a macked foot. Charles Moellerschoen, owner of the European hotel near the depot, lost a coat and a $554 check while fishing. An incendiary fire destroyed two stables on Short St owned by B F Kennedy and the Institute of the Sacred Heart, total loss valued at 850. Ella Ryan sues Douglass Ryan for divorce and 500 alimony. Ward representatives will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. to discuss natural gas. Miss Bessie Campbell wed Lee Langston at Grace Church. Detective Page locates Joseph Miller, a fugitive from Pendleton, charged with stealing 600, to be returned to Illinois. A new West Indianapolis mail station opens at Hahn & Sprat’s drug store with Charles P. Hahn in charge. Mail collection routes set and street car privileges granted for carriers. additional clerks added at the depot.
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B. F. Schmid
Emma Schmid
Simmons
Dougherty St
David Waggoner
Indianapolis
Mise Bessie
Bailis Campbell
Lee Langston
Grace Church
D. A. Robertson
Connersville
Fisher
Ill
Joseph Miller
Pendleton
Alock
Miller
Illinois
West
Hahn & Sprat’s Drug Store
Charles P. Hahn
toOp My
Dlerke
Tatha
Switchmen Strike Over Pay Demands on Panhandle Road
About 35 switchmen walked out Tuesday after requesting higher wages matching the Big Four rate. Day men would be paid up to 23 cents more, night men 21 to 22 cents, with supervisors noting the strike would not be reconciled soon. Non union workers remained, engines operated at limited capacity, and congestion occurred at yards and transfers.
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Wuasesday
der Hogton
Darlington
South-st
Aerviva
Jake Nolan
Lake Erie & Western
Ritchie
Gillhead
Toa Sun
Panhandle
Miller
Twosy
Vaughn
Virginia Ave
Helpsra
Heaton
Cooney
Curley
Whitsker
Burke
Farmer
Westfall
Matthews
Robuck
McGrevey
Turbulent News Mix From 19th Century Papers
Reports recount a Tyrolean rail disaster with 100 deaths, political resignations in Argentina, colonization schemes in Mexico, a double murder by Frank Tiffany, anarchist clashes in New Jersey, a fugitive captured in Chicago, a tarantula bite in Omaha, a Denver explosion at a drugstore, a yacht race near disaster, and a parliamentary query over a czar murder poem, ending with an ad for Buffalo shoe house.
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Philadelphia
Boels Station
Tyrol
Celman
de. Pelleprini
J. Milton Turner
Mexico
Frank Tiffany
North Adams
Maes
Ester's Grove
Elizabeth
N. J
Cain Durett
Kentucky
Jast
Chicago
Robert Brown
U. P
Omaha
Brown
Gorrell
Denver
Nece
O’brien
Swinburne
Algernon
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eAth
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Dazaton
Kemma
Kemm
Emmier
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Iies
Shocka
Kemmter
Crowde
Lawes
E. T. Taliaferro
Birmingham
National Car Association
Lke Toliver
Lodge
Smith
Atlanta Constitution
Washington
Fall Angels
Theresa
Theresa Vincent
Tracy Vinson
Agnes St
Wash Moore
Lows
Vincent
Dawes
Bothehe
Moore
Sullivan
Wiike Frispers
Buffalo Shoe House
Wash.st
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