The Mecca of Misery at Indianapolis City Dispensary
In Indianapolis the city dispensary on Ohio Street between Meridian and Delaware provides free medical care to the poor and even visitors from other cities. The piece describes crowded rooms, varied patients, and remarks on skin diseases prevalent among colored patrons such as keloid and vitiligo. It notes doctors Watt M. Harvey and A. N. Mackey, the staff’s modest pay, and a humorous anecdote about a floating kidney case and a family’s deaths from an unrelated cause.
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Indianapolis
Ohio St
Meridian
Delaware
Tae Sun
Bart
Hare
Watt M. Harvey
A. N. Mackey
Jesse Harvey
Dr. Harvey
City Life notes and local court actions
Bids for work on the new jail open Sept 8. Mrs Trueblood, aged president of the Colored orphans' home, dies at 347 N Delaware. Isaac Draper of Kokomo pays $10 and costs for alleged revenue-law violation. William Coon receives four months in the workhouse for stealing two rings. Ida Wright gets 30 days for stealing table linen. Attorney general opines on bank deposits with officials to list depositors. Youths injured, a buggy accident, and a boating of legal notices follow. Deaths, marriages licensed, and a telegraph dispute add to the day’s crowded city life.
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Trueblood
The
Colored Orphans’ Home
Delaware St
Isaac Draper
Kokomo
Federal Court
William Coon
Meredith
Attorney-General
Wiliam Robertson
Squire Feibleman
Henry Neaty
Brookside
Archiv
Weaver
Sun
Clifford-ave
Lulu Sulgrove
Superior Court
Fairview Park
John
Maggie Rathsam
Ella Pohlman
C. W
Nettie Jones
Henry Vogt
Illinois St
Myrtle Suith
Johny Romelle
Mary Sumpter
O'Neil
Mary Donovan
Helen Neill
Lida McBee
Julius Rappaport
Western Union Telegraph Company
Juling
Lincoln
Ill
Sam Ruebens
Washington St
Ruebens
Rappaport
Indianapolis
Telegraph
Esq
Feibleman
Green Smith
Blasengyn
Buchanan
Ida Mayhew
N. Indianapolis
Spencer House
Insomnia and a Foot Sliver at the Dispensary
A colored youth yawns under heat and falls asleep in the dispensary reception. The doctor shakes him awake asking what ails him and he replies he cannot sleep well. A separate case recalls a young woman who skated barefoot and trod on a sliver, fearing lockjaw.
Benson's Suit Claims Mob Threat in Haughville
Benson sues Patrick Dillon John Walker John Dillon James Brannette William Brunnette Casper Hedrick William Morgan John Weinbricht Herman Gaetz Henry Hollingsworth Jacob Miller Jacob Heinbricht Joseph Lindsey James Thorp Peter Stoner for 10000 damages alleging a mob dragged him from the calaboose and threatened lynching last February. Abbott sues the same parties for similar treatment claiming rough handling and beating by the mob.
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Eg. Benson
Patrick Dillon
John Walker
John Dillon
James Brannette
William Brunnette
Casper Hedrick
William Morgan
John Weinbricht
Herman Gaetz
Henry Hollingsworth
Jacob Miller
Jacob Heinbricht
Joseph Lindsey
James Thorp
Peter Stoner
Haughville
Benson
Calaboose
Tno
Abbott
Lowell's illness unsettled liver condition in Boston
James Russell Lowell has been confined to his house for three weeks and his condition remains serious. Doctors describe the trouble as seated in the liver though no specific name is given, and his health is closely watched from Boston.
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James Russell Lowell
Ilinesa
Boston
Daring Bank Robbery Ends in Double Shooting
At Columbus Grove near Lima Ohio on Saturday morning armed men seized the Citi zens bank. The cashier refused vault keys and was fatally wounded along with a farmer who assisted him. The robbers escaped with about twelve thousand dollars.
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Lima
Columbus Grove
Here
Citizens’ Bank
Young grocer’s manager confesses theft to aid sick wife
John ONeill, grocer at First and Illinois street, dealt with missing cash over six months. Bert Kimbell, his manager, admitted taking money from the till after being watched and cornered with marked bills. He claimed only to support his ailing wife on ten dollars weekly. He was sent to the station house after a failed compromise.
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John O'Neil
First
Mlinoisster
Bert Kimbell
Constable Sortera
Salisbury Scares Reform, Evacuation Talks Likely
Lord Salisbury replies to Rustem Pacha confirming the Porte’s push to negotiate with England for Egypt's evacuation. He seeks to oblige but cites four-year political changes and the need for the same administration to act. Political circles see a liberal rise as likely at the next election.
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Lord Salisbury
Webster arraigned after fatal shooting in New York
Bertram C Webster, who shot and killed Charles H Goodwin Jr on Sunday, surrendered Friday and was arraigned in Jefferson Market police court Saturday. He is held to await coroner action after a formal complaint of homicide was made, the report states.
Lightning strike kills Cherokee man in Indian Territory
Aug 8 near Claymore Indian Territory a lightning bolt struck a house killing Bernard a Cherokee Indian instantly and injuring five white men. The crash shattered walls and sent debris through the area as rescuers attended the wounded. Local authorities investigated the fatality and injuries.
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Ank
Kansas Orry, Kas
Iox Bernard
Claymore
Indian Territory
Musicians union critiques Harrison administration in politics fever
In a city with nationwide echoes, a musicians' union coalition protests government handling of military bands and pay. They claim foreigners dominate the bands and demand fair treatment for American players, with broader political fatigue among farmers and voters while officials ponder Australian system education.
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Harrison
U. S. Treasury
Marine Band
Washington
Tom Lux
America
Ben
Vince
Sense for You: Murphy Slams Sun on Barrett Law Debate
Councilman Murphy joins Mayor Sullivan in denouncing a Sun editorial on the Barrett law and street improvements. He argues the law affects property owners and cash flow, not city funds, noting installments vs cash payments and remonstrances shaping the council's action.
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Martin Murphy
Murphy
Sullivan
Tae Sun
Mr. Murphy
Board of Public Works and City
Courge
Council
White House renovations add gilded rooms and exits
Washington August 8 A million dollars has been spent on White House repairs with twenty thousand more for decorations and new furniture. Capt Dinsmore reports plans for two new east room exits to aid egress during receptions are stalled by lack of funds. The varnish and oil coating found raises fears of rapid fire spread. Congress may appropriate funds after a disaster. a theater would not be allowed to open with such exits.
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Camco
Washington
Mra. Harrison
White House
Dinsmore
Ie Executive Mansion
Congress
New York
Chicago
Boiled Alive At Salem Mill Cauldron Tragedy
William Hallowell, an employee at a Salem wire nail mill, was fed into a cauldron of boiling water and quicklime Friday night. He survived ten hours, conscious throughout, while his flesh peeled away in large strips, dying from terrible injuries.
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Fisplay
William Hallowell
Salem
New Party Forms in Baltic Aims to Shape City Politics
The new political party organized here has held several secret meetings and opposes foreign immigration with wholesale restrictions. Last night’s gathering planned fielding candidates for city offices. Leaders claim large accretions to their ranks. Elliott Murder Case: Judge Pugh upholds life term and orders transfer to state prison immediately with removal slated for Saturday or Monday.
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Pan Sun
BaLt Timons
Fiehd
Elliott
Columbus
Pugh
W. J. Elliott
Knights of P Lodges Incorporation At Troy And Bainbridge
K of P lodges at Troy and Bainbridge filed articles of incorporation on Saturday. Gov. Hovey and Will Roberts expected home from Detroit Saturday night. The Marion county agricultural society held its monthly meeting at the capitol Saturday. The Board of agriculture formally accepted aid from the Board of Trade to advance fair interests.
THAT GAS ORDINANCE COULD BE LEGAL SAYS COMPANY ATTORNEY
The Sun published an interview with two prominent attorneys debating the legality of a general cooperative gas ordinance for the People's gas company seeking to serve the southeast city. Thompson of Thompson & Carson defended the ordinance as non exclusive and sound, citing Elwood and Judge Huett and noting the company is a mutual business entity. Burns, a company member, said the firm is similar to a building and loan, offering gas to stockholders along mains and denying exclusion rights to streets.
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Sun
People’s Gas Company
N. Thompson
Thompson & Carson
Browder
Gar
Elwood
Bailey
Huett
Awewer
Tucker
Layman
People’s S&s Company
B. W. Burns
Building and Loan Association
A&a
Cooper house fire destroys hotel in Cooperstown
The Cooper house in Cooperstown burned Saturday morning between 7 and 8 o'clock after an kitchen explosion. Guests escaped safely, many losing belongings as the wood building burned rapidly. Some furniture saved. one family reported $5,000 in jewelry and valuables lost. Insurance estimated at about $50,000.
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Unica
N.Y
Cooper House
Cooperstown
Woolen Mills Burned in Cincinnati Fire
Fire Saturday morning at the Fairmont Woolen Mills caused a loss of 24000 dollars. The mill was insured. Reports from Moscow indicate a severe influenza outbreak with 500 cases reported, signaling a growing epidemic.
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Cincinnati
Aug
Wally
Russia
Moscow
Evziday
Beatures of Spointing Lite and sports notes
Lenieville can win only when a director resigns. The Whens and Hasterns play at Coy's Sunday. Greenfield defeated the Indianapolis Grays 10 to 9. J. B. Hart succeeds C. H. Prince as Boston association president. Zigzag cycling club to mark its first anniversary with a Denison banquet Saturday night. Grand Avenues vs Fort Wayne Sunday at Brighton Beach slated to be interesting. St. Louis pitcher McGill moved to Chicago after a misconduct fine. 2:37 trot won by Tommy Lee. Little Frank won free-for-all pace in 2:50. Cannon Ball won running dash in :53. Chicago 6, Boston 6. Pittsburgh 2, New York 0. Boston 7, Louisville 6. Columbus 8, Washington 6. St. Louis 10, Athletics 9. Baltimore 5, Cincinnati 4.
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Lenieville
Whens
Hasterns
Coy’s
Sunnday
Greenfield
Indianapolis Grays
Priday
St. Paul
Callie Ferguson
Black Belle
Prince Foxnatus
Guido
Louisville
Wolf
Sbelnasse
Evansville
Jerome Park
Houston
Beck
Hamilton
Gretchen
Bassance
C.H. Prince
Boston Asso
J. B. Hart
Denison
Grand Avenuas
Fort Wayne
Brighton Beach
McGill
St. Louis
Chicago
North Salem Fair
Tommy Lee
Little Frank
Cannon Ball
Boston
Hutchinson
Kittridge
Clarkson
Ganzel Pittsburg
New York
King
Straw Hats Sale At Sea ton’s Hat Store
Sea ton’s Hat Store offers men and boys straw hats at the lowest prices in the city on 27N Pennsylvania Street. Wil Elder’s Furniture features a range of home goods nearby, drawing shoppers downtown.
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Seaton’s
Pennsylvania
Enthusiastic Smock Recalls G A R Detroit Encampment
The Detroit reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic drew about 260000 veterans. Justice Smock praised Detroit’s decorations and hospitality while noting seven miles of parade route with electric light towers. Attendees discussed the negro question, hospital sites, and future gatherings in Washington, with Lincoln joked about handling crowds.
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Justice Smock
Detroit
Belleisia
Gov. Chase
Chase
T Am
Alger
Dick Oglesby
Washington
Lincoln
Kansas wheat storage rumor drives speculation in Baltimore
Speculators doubt a Kansas state farmers alliance plan to store most of Kansas wheat in elevators across multiple cities including Baltimore. The Alliance Journal office says no order to withhold wheat exists and the telegram likely came from speculators. Baltimore harbor holds treaty steamships awaiting grain loading.
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Baltimore
Kansas City
Kansas State Farmers’ Alliance
Farmer's Alliances Journal
Alliance
Seeking Revenge in Columbus as Barn Burns Ties Trial to Elliott Case
Intense Saturday morning excitement in Columbus over the burning of Juror Loughridge's barn. The juror, last to reach a verdict in Elliott's murder trial, opposed clemency for peers. The crowd suspects the blaze was set by a friend of Elliott.
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Columbus
Aug
Loughridge
Elliott
Cincinnati Association to play six more home games
The Cincinnati Association ball club announced on Saturday that it will conduct only six more home games. In Vincennes Indiana Richard Barkeman, a wealthy farmer, died after severing his throat in a Friday night hedge. A local weather outlook noted fair weather in Indianapolis with possible showers in the northwest and a rise in temperatures before a cool Sunday. In Manchester England a prize fight ended with a death, and six arrests were reported amid the ensuing uproar. A New York Jane Street fire destroyed a six story building and caused the death of six horses with a total loss of seventy thousand dollars.
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Cincinnati Association
Cincinnxary
New York
Jane St
John Hass
Day at Fairview Penn Food Stand Ad
Take a Day or go to Fairview Penn after you enjoy a peanut tea. Get a meal at Sior man’s Lunch Pavilion. Serve sandwiches pies other doughnuts and ham canned beef hot dogs cold drinks ices and more at very reasonable prices.
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Fairview Penn
Siorman's
Fire destroys huge Indianapolis storehouse in massive blaze
A western Indianapolis fire gutted a large chair factory storehouse packed with finished stock. Officials say spontaneous combustion may have started the blaze, which forced multiple alarms and damaged the adjacent factory. Two firemen were injured, and the loss is estimated around 100000 dollars with half covered by insurance. The walls collapsed in stages, sparking a massive firefighting effort to save nearby structures. The chair company principal and insurers planned rebuilding larger than before.
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Indianapolis
Vermont
New York-sts
Canal
Bowen-Morrill
Tobin
Pigeman Shea
No. 7 Company
Shea
Capt
Tuttle
No. 1
Ellsworth St
Noth
Elite
Bramwell
G. Cornelius
MN. S
Byram
Frank TE. Helwig
Mr. Helwig
Tim Sun
Linder
Axi
McGilliard & Dark
Bank Reserves Dip as Week Ends With Decline
New York on August 8 reports the bank statement shows reserves fell by 1,060,560 dollars last week while legal requirements stand at 14,620,600 dollars.
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New York
Ebebu Foreign Facts and Global Tensions
Brillon chosen leader of the Trish party. Austria clings to farmer alliance pretensions. King Humbert resists papal division. Borghese vanishes after failing for 57 million lire. World fair gains assured as Emperor William plans visit. American wheat stands between Europe and famine. Chile disputes Bolivia over insurgent recognition. Balmaceda cruelty rumors reach New York. British and other powers flex naval strength in the North Sea.
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Brillon
Trish
Austria
Humbert
Prince Borghese
Italy
William
Europe
Bolivia
Balmaceda
New York
Paris
Dr Ww 5 F B Fletcher's Sanitarium Ad
For nervous and mental diseases the number of patients limited to thirty. Call or write for fall in for admission at No 97 North Seemepegningt.
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F. B. Fletcher
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Evang
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Tas Sus
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