Prisoners Fight At County Jail Bouts Ends In Dungeon
In a jail melee reported by The Sun, prisoners Razors and Rations stage a makeshift bout. Emmett the jailer interrupts, bets, and later ends the clash with both men knocked out or confined. Canary and Lokington, two inmates, are noted for their roles and rivalries.
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Emmett
THE
Sun
Bob
Ater
Iself
Lake Michigan
Bil Canary
Charlie Lokington
Canary
France
Ickington
Chickingo
Haasn
Bob Emmett
Pat Ingerbons
Henry Agarfoot
Razors
Day Rollins
Inter
Raions
Owever
Razzers
Hazzera
Rations
Bations
Razzer
Probiscia
Razzare
Rezzari
Bazzers
Ratilon
Windlass Accident Fatal to Vincennes Laborer
In Vincennes Indiana on Wednesday night laborer Wa Murphy died from injuries after a windlass used to hoist material slipped from his grasp and struck him. His skull was fractured and three ribs were broken in the incident at the La Plante residence.
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Vincennes
Ind
Murphy
la Plante
Theodels Picnic Brings 2500 Children To Free Outing
Theodels annual excursion drew over 2500 children from diverse backgrounds to Blue River Park. A three block long procession formed from Pennsylvania Street to the depot as Fuligraf’s band played. John Kirkwood led the trip with police and volunteers guiding boys and girls through games and meals at the park.
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Pennsylvania St
Washington
Ini OH
Fuligraf
Washingtoast
Ilinois
John Kirkwood
Outlawry Among Italians Reported in New Jersey Rail Work
Reports from New York on August 7 describe widespread criminal activity by Italians employed on New Jersey railways. Authorities note an average of one murder daily over the past two weeks with many assailants roving the state committing various depredations.
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New York
New Jersey
Ex-Congressman Converss Says Campbell Will Resist Force Bill
Couns C August 7 report that ex-Congressman G L Converss said Governor Campbell planned to declare in a second speech that he would resist the force bill with the Ohio militia. The remark frames political tension over federal power and state defense.
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Converses
Couns
G. L. Converss
Gov
Campbell
Ohio
Republicans Win Big In Western Territory Legislature
Aug 7 returns show overwhelming Republican support across districts in GuTuRi L T. The Farm er alliance secures five legislative seats, signaling strong party gains in the territory.
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Guturi,l. T
Farmere’ Alliance
Sports gossip and scores from the league lineup
Reports from the league show attendance figures 8411 for a game, 7017 for Brotherhood, and several results including Toledo 6 Rocksster 8 St. Louis 8 Spracuss 2 Louisville 7 Brooklyn 2. Other scores Brooklyn 6 Boston 5 Philadelphia 65 New York 9 Cincinnati 16 Pittsburg 3 Cleveland 1 Chicago 7. Dated notes mention manager Fessenden, Dunlap’s contract bids, and various race and swimming events with entries from Cleveland Anson and others. A ten mile bicycle race around Maywood is planned with a gold medal prize, and an ocean swimming championship for ladies set for Aug 23 at Coney Island.
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Maneger Fessenden
Syracuse
Brotherhood
Dunlap
Athletics
Toledo
Rocksster
St. Louis
Spracuss
Louisville
Brooklyn
Columbus
Boston
New York
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Bob Gilks
Mayor Creiger
MD Corrigan
West Side
Cincinnati
Clavaland
Stein
Gilke
West
J.B. Johnson
England
America
von der Ahe
Latham
Maywood
Hay & Willits
Young
Canton
Anson
Chicago Post
Pete Browning
Emancipation
Cleveland Dispatch
Boston Herald
Prince of
Gen
Diswelle
Dome
Coney Island
Brighton Reach
Doyle's Pavilion
West Brighton
Daisy
Gracie Brinkley
Fort Hamilton
Alice
Maggie Ward
Minnie Smith
Yorkville
Burt Johnson
Nia
G A R Indiana Special to Boston via Big Four Route
The Indiana G A R announces a special train leaving Indianapolis at 3 15 p m Saturday August 9 bound for Niagara Falls for breakfast then on to Boston arriving early August 11. Fare is 15 00 for round trip. The journey uses the Big Four route and is the official Indiana G A R itinerary.
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Boston
Department of Indiana
Indianapolis
Niagara Falls
Kionday
Indiana
Lancaster's Diamond and Fire Alarm Tales From Town
N Lancaster of Chicago, uncle of Will Phipps, wears one of the nation’s largest diamonds valued at about 10 000 as a Kimberley Mine tale travels from Transvaal to the far west. Incendiary fires haunt the city with arson cases and fires reaching a historic 60 alarms. A minister on the verge of marrying forgets the date and the Rev A L Davis and J Jeannine Tibbs wed after a mistaken schedule.
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South Affrica
Lancaster
Gare
Gapa
Transvaal
Kimberlie
Adarcely
Cistharga
Kastire
Lenoastat
Far West
Dougherty
Travis
Splag
Johnson’s Excelsior Works
O'Neal
Penitentiary
Duly
Cholera Breaks Out in Mapai City
Cholera has broken out here with great excitement as hundreds prepare to leave the city. Weather for Indianapolis and vicinity reports cool, fair conditions for the 24 hours ending 8 am August 8, 1890.
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Mapai
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Sleeping cars demand climbs as lines face losses
Railroad officials report high demand for sleeping cars with C., H. & D. asking for 23 and receiving seven. Ticket agents plan a Denver convention August 10 and have been granted 15 sleepers free, a $3,000 loss to Pullman. Rumors swirl over Loomis resignation and Panhandle switchmen federation, while talk of higher wages and shop locations at Brightwood stirs further debate.
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Panhandle
Lovell
Cooper
Sapt. Ewan
Gentia
Amat
Switchmen
SUN Office
Supt. Miller
Brightwood
Macoachusetts Ave
Judge Elliott Addresses Self Government and Local Power Debate
The National Bar Association convened with reports from its committee on era Gentisis and a by law debate on delegation voting power. Judge Elliott urged self government, warned against central power, and recalled historic court rulings on police regulation and wills across states.
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National Bar Association
Tasy
Hiliott
Biott
Canada
Tnske
Ekd
Marshall
Ohio
Wood County
Tentator
Ha Mage
Fair Attractions Court list of state fair acts
The state fair hosts a flood of proposed attractions from impresarios and performers. Adem Forepaugh Jr offers a daring jumping horse act for daily appearances at 3500. Henry Hannon proposes a grand trades display at 200 per week. Relph Temple promises 160 worth of bicycle show in one week. Lagorte hand will provide live music for the fall event. The volume of applications risks overloading the fair and financial trouble if choices aren’t made.
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State Board of Agriculture
Adem Forepaugh, Jr
Barautm
Feropaugh
Henry Hannon
Louisville
Relph Temple
Lagorte
Old Preacher Placed in Confidence Scheme Near Parkersburg
Rev. Thomas D. Stewart, 48, farmer from a New Martinsville area farm, was swindled out of $500 by a trio of con men. Two men offered to buy his farm for $6,510, paid with a contract. the third man lured him into a three-card monte game in New Martinsville, and Stewart financed the note endorsed to cover the bet, losing the money and the con artists vanished.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Jsp
Thomas D. Stewart
New Martinsville
Stewart
Stranger No. 3
New Martinaville
The Molders Plan Permanent City Headquarters
The machinery molders spent fore noon on technical points in the constitution. Thursday afternoon they toured the state house the insane asylum and other public institutions. They will meet Thursday evening to discuss establishing the permanent headquarters of the brotherhood in a city to be named.
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State House
Insane Asylum
Brotherhood
Democratic State Convention Nominates Anti Lottery Ticket
GRAND FORX ND Aug 7 The democratic state convention nominated an anti lottery state ticket.
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Grand Forx
N. D
Washington Waits and a Mixed Bag of Legislation
Senator Farwell is very ill at Washington with a kidney and binder affection. Exclusion of Talstor Kruetzer Sonata from malls spurs a big sale for the book. Original package bill, as amended by the senate, passed the house and applies to liquors only. Attorney general Miller rules Gen Adam Badeau not entitled to retirement. Dawes Inpalls Paddock Plamb with democrats on tariff cut proposal from 765 to 60 cents. Frye seeks to explain. Blaine letters about the McKinley bill reopens markets, Frye falters.
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Farwell
Washington
Talstor
Shoe sale at cost to fight high prices at 66 FB
Readers urged to visit Washington Buffalo Shoe House to save money during a war on high prices, with a call to act quickly at the 66 FB location.
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Buffalo Shoe House
Brutal Outrage Near Harriston Leaves Men Dead
Aug 7 Natrcuxz reports in Harriston three snktown men attacked in front of Gates boarding house. Gates tried to calm them and was shot dead, a colored porter wounded. A second colored boy found shot to death on road next morning. Sheriff Carad neia pursues leads as state urged to stop such murders. Majab Goes away, attorney Mitchel travels to Clifton Springs to October.
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Natrcuxz
Benner
Harriston
Gates
Carad Neia
Local incidents and court notes from a city page
Multiple minor injuries and incidents reported Wednesday night including Louis Ketcham's fall from a dicycle, Mommie Matz struck by a wagon, and Albert Byrne injuring his eye from flying glass. Also noted are a divorce case, a death of a collie, fires, burglaries, a birthday celebration, sick children from chipped beef, a republican club formation, and travel plans of bicyclists touring Canada.
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Louis Ketcham
B. Tee
Krecelo
Evin Ryan
Shelbyvillian
Douglas Ryan
W. M. Haag
J. F. Holt
Chief Williams
Weat
Indianapolis
J. Williams
Sumner St
Paul H. Krausa
Hendicke Club
Hendricka
Tomlinson’ Hall
Taylor
Sheriff King
Manning
John Ower
John Brush
Wanamaker & Brown
St. Louis Clothiers
Campbell
Ohio
Hovey
Caniel Johnston
Madison County
Joseph Richards
Magete Crewe
Fustica Smock
Martz
Erran
Corney Market
Circleste
Iadian
Applis Savings and Investment Company
H. H. Hanna
Elizabeth T. Vietcher
Fletcher
Charles B. Fletcher
J M. Schroeder
W. G. Rash
Burlington
J. R. Jones, Jr
Racine
Wic
Cleveland
Detroit
Canada
Niagara
Falla
League of American Wheelmen
To New York and Return Via Pennsy VA Lines
Travel note announces round trip to New York and return via Pennsylvania Lines on August 8 9 10 11 with valid return until September 30. Tickets and sleeping car accommodations available at Pennsylvania ticket office or Union Station.
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New York
Pennsys
Vania Lines
Pennsylvania Ticket Office
Union Station
Great Scientist Pathan to Speak at Indianapolis Meeting
Prof Pathan secretary of the Association for the Advancement of Science will present at the Indianapolis gathering. Writing from Camp Harvard Ohio he notes an 8 man expedition at Foster's Ohio dig sites. President is Prof George L Goodale Harvard trained, Botanical garden director, National Academy member, veteran, to tour Australia after the meeting.
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Indianapolis
Pathan
Association For the Advancement of Science
Harvard
Foster's
Ohio
Foster’s
Association
George L. Goodale
Putnam
Asa Gray
Gray
North America
Itv
National Academy of Science
Bowdoin Celiezo
Meine
Europe
Sarpecan
Maine
Etarta
Australia
Debate Over Wednesday Electrocution After Kammier's Execution
New York opinion is divided on electrocution after Wednesday's execution of Kammier. Papers condemn the method as unworthy of a civilized nation while some argue the guillotine is neater. Widespread commentary notes the horror and calls for further tests or retention of the law.
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New York
Wedneadsy
Kammier
Nui Yor
Kemmier
Sun
Tribune
Herald
Auburn
Dr. Shrady
Bickles
Metzger Will Probate Grants Heirs Shared Provisions
The will of Alexander Metzger was probated and his widow Albert H. Metzgar qualified as executors. Daughters receive 3000 each and 1000 to a social turnversin. A 600 nucleus funds a home for the Indigent aged under German-descent management. Seven children share remaining balance after provisions, with a life estate for Mrs. Metzger and goodwill of the real estate business to Albert E. Metzger.
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Alexander Metzger
Albert H. Metzgar
Social Turnversin
Balanes
Metzger
Albert E. Metzzur
Queen yet asks Emperor to skip visit to czar
London Aug 7 report says the queen has asked Emperor William to forego his visit to the czar based on warnings from letters urging him to keep units away from the czar due to public sentiment. The note highlights heightened tensions and cautious diplomacy.
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London
William
Recount Efforts Go Forward in Portland Census
Active and influential steps are being taken to secure a recount under the census. There are proofs offered that the state has been cheated out of 150,600 populations.
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Portland
Ore
Turbulent Waters and Tragic Fallout Across Lands
A string of violent incidents and political upheavals spill across regions. Ternadge’s Lake St. Louis collision in the St. Lawrence swamped yachts and claimed multiple lives. In London Islebury praised his administration at a banquet. Louisville arrests target H W Clark and Ed Pulford for robbery from a trusted company. Argentina’s Celman faced removal as his resignation collapsed. A land dispute between Welch and Alex Lavelle in Kentucky ended with one dead one dying and another seriously hurt. An Illinois farm tragedy followed as a mule team crashed, killing the man’s three daughters, wounding his wife, and crippling him. Fred Wilke of Chicago, in a drunken spree, killed his eldest child and was critically beaten, leaving the family’s bevy in jail.
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Ternadge
Lake St
Louie
St. Lawrence
London
Islebury
H.W. Clark
Ed Pulford
Adams
Prera
Louisville
Celman
Welch
Alex Lavelle
Guypison
Farmer Castle
Anpa
Ilil
Fred Wilke
Chicago
Westerdey
Little girl wins bicycle prize for Sun subscription drive
Twelve year old Miss Kim Woollen of 729 North Illinois Street becomes the fourth winner in The Sun’s bicycle offer after securing enough new subscribers in three days. She received a fine wheel from Chas Meyer & Co. and urged careful reporting by child canvassers to avoid misdelivered papers and ensure new subscribers only.
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Tir Sox
Sima Woollen
N. Iilineis-st. Bshe
Son
the Sun
Chas, Meyer & Co
Mary
Misa Kima
Iittls Canviceers
SUN
Tae Sun
TA Sox
Euman Brutes Probed in Mayor Sulu Case at Van's Court
In a shocking police court session Officer Boylan charged Samuel Richardson a burly fel low with a grievous assault on an 11 year old near Pine and Washington streets. The defendant showed calm denial as a rapid intake of witnesses began. Also on Thursday Rich ard G Ludwig y faced a felonious assault on Mageis Wison a 12 year old girl staying at 26 S West. The child testified of multiple assaults clothing torn and a drug bottle found in Ludwig pocket. Ludwig claimed innocence and the case was adjourned with grand jury witnesses present. Perjury charges against Noah Moore were sent to the grand jury and Mel McPherson and John D Salisbury wife beaters had dates set.
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Sulu
Van
Boylan
Samuel Richardson
Richardson
Willie Hight
Pine
Washington Sto
Tureata
Richard G. Lunwigy
Mageis Wison
Ving
S. West At
Ludwig
Splan
Noah Moore
Mel. McPherson
John D. Salislivan
Cholera Outbreaks In Spain Decline Amid Cabinet unrest
Madrid reports lingering cholera outbreaks are fading and the disease may be at an end. The public is unhappy with the current cabinet, deeming it too clerical for the massee, who are leaning toward radical pror aktioniste measures.
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Ire
Spain
Madrid
Pror Akcestoniste
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Judge Elliott
BGC
Cremius Mengrel
Monte Hen
Washington Waits
Bizeh Mem
Cattorney Mitchel
Clifton Springs
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