Disorderly Indiana News Sketches a Crash of Crimes and Fates
A chaotic miscellany reports manslaughter cases and fatal accidents near Waveland, a freight strike near Iowa, and a stolen watch ringed with bungled schemes. It notes an Indiana apple crop failure, political graft whispers, a bankrupted lab blast, arson and infanticide cases, and a grant of military honors for Gen Sheridan observances. Includes wind hail damage in Grant and the state insane hospital report detailing 1,528 inmates and high health standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Hospital
Hhe Insane Hospital
Theospital
CITY List shows Parless bound over in counterfeit case
The report notes Calvin Parless bound over in 2000 dollars on a South Bend counterfeiting charge after arrest by Deputy Marshal Stein. Additional items include a fatal accident prompting police to curb train jumpers, illness update on Rev Dr Marine, a shooting accident injuring Mrs Welsh, a betrothal dispute dismissal, and police pursuit rumors of Burt White and Sanford. City markets and local meetings also listed with prices and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Parless
South Bend
Marshal Stein
Frank Mason
Lincoln
Neb
Marine
Welsh
Illinois Sr
Michael Delaney
West and
Merrillsts
Matilda Jackman
George Malkins
Burt White
Ellsworth
Lafayette
White
Sanford
J. B. Cameron
Cameron
George Mills
Gus Becker
Perry Ingalls
Will Carlin
West
Augusta Reichel
Logansport
Smock
Base Ball Notes from the League Standings and Gossip
Base Ball Notes report Hardy Richardson rejoining Detroit soon and call for players to be brought home to revive malaria concerns. City championship game scheduled between Grand Avenues and Hasterns at Athletic Park Saturday. Various results: Baltimore beat Cincinnati 6 to 3, New York over Pittsburg 5 to 3, Philadelphia over Detroit 6 to 5, Washington defeating Chicago 4 to 2. Indianapolis strong at home with solid stick work but stalled by tough pitching. multiple double plays noted. Robison seeks Cleveland player waivers to avoid debt and possible disbanding. Cleveland hopes league entry via vacancy or trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Richardson
Detroits
Grand Avenues
Athletic Park
Harry
Indianapolis
Boston
Todianapolis
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
Bostons
Higgins
Beaneaters
Cleveland
Sox
Robison
Fragmented 19th century dispatches mix fire losses and scandals
A patchy OCR dump reports a series of items from towns like Palmetto Florida and Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. It notes a million dollar Chattanooga fire, yellow fever cases, dynamiters, Ireland politics, a London wedding, a US senate fisheries clash, and political nominations in Michigan. It also mentions a comet in Ursa Major, divorce papers, arrests in Salt Lake City, and a Broad Ripple old settlers meeting with theft and temperance events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garrett
Chattanooga
Palmetto
Fla
Wilkesbarre
United Ireland
Parnell Commission
Litchfield
Conn
Senate
Cyrus G. Luce
Michigan
Gen. Alcer
Marlbro
Maggie
Sayles
Howard
Spencer
Geo. Stringham
Salt Lake City
Sere
Pike
Albert Sidney Johnston
Mason dies after depot injury in city notice
Frank Mason son of Wm B Mason died Thursday morning following an injury at the depot. Funeral from Holy Innocents church Fletcher avenue Sunday August 12 at 2:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
John Shackleford
Lexington
Grand Tabernacle
W. Kerr
Waynetown
D. R. Lucas
John McNeill
Rushville
Mason
Frank
Wm. B. Mason
Depot
Holy Innocents Church
Fletcher Ave
Jersey Cigar Ad Lists City Firms and Promotes Local Brand
A lengthy appeal urges cigar lovers to choose Jersey Cigar and lists Indianapolis firms handling it. It touts a home industry, union-made manufacture, and claims of superior richness of flavor from a unique tobacco blend. The ad asserts Jersey outperforms others and invites readers to try a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Scott
Virginia Avenue
Reed & Hobert
Fletcher Avenue
H. W. Carter
Haughville
W.S. Brown
Fort Wayne Avenue
A. Timberlake
College Avenue
Seventh Street
L. Klingensmith
S. Muir
Bowser & Son
BK. D. Grover
Illinois
South Streets
C. H. Wood
Illinois Street
Rusch & Wartnagel
Wyandot
George F. Borst
South Meridian
Russell Avenue
C. H. Broich & Co
Morris
Borst & Hahn
Hadley Avenue
Morris Street
W. Hi. Stocker
Washington Street
H. E. Frauer
L. A. Gable
Seventh Streets
L. Renkert
Schulmeyer Bros
St. Mary
Alabama
L. Schuwlmerger
Tennessee
J.N. Hurry
Ohio
Pennsylvania
W.H. Kern
Pine
Michigan
George Ralser
Denison House
Eotee W. Sloan
West
Indianapolis
Jersey
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Waveland
Michigan City
Army
Odd Fellows
Indiana
Clark County
Hammond
Ry Hide
Son
Heewick
Ines
Avilla
Thulgay
Frankfort
Jobot Forest
Conway
Killin Dams
Elwood
Columbia City
Dil
Obaws
Very Sorin
Univer
Harrison
Madison
Fort Wayne
Tippacanoe County
Bert White
Tone
G. BR
Qilon
Anied Porter
Robertson
Sinclair
Drob
Brandon
Grant County
Anderson
Hopp
Lown
Lahan Sparks
Heath
Sparks
Sheridan
Gray
California
Atarama
Ariosa
Lion
Schnull & Krags
N. Y
Limburg
Mammoth
Alaska
City Grain Market
Corm
U. S. Carps
Telegraph Marketa
Foo
IRL
N. Del.st
Ash-st
Alabama-st
Mass
Ave
Artner
Osition
SUN Office
Dersey St
Dicksons
Hora
Kelly
Indiana Ave
Michigan St
Merswall
C. Woot
Meridian
Getreward
Budelst
Massachusettc Ave. Ik
Glad Settlers
Old Settlers
Broad Ripple
Ensley Wright
Hev. Allen Myers
Mapleton
Amanda E. McClane
Marion
Hancock
Hamilton
Oakand
Bethany Park
Ryland T. Brown
Persis L. Christian
Zerelda Wallace
Cataract
Daniel Stewart
English’s Opera House
Gorman
Atkins Soap CO
alligNote
Bates
Court Street
Soos
Marcy
Ryebyrody
Albert Gall
G.L.W. Mack
Seho HS
Mack
G.L. W. Mack
Ehicago
Utes
Deanapolis
Louis Reibold
West Washington-st
L. Siersdorfer
Fischer
Trayser, Robinson & Co
Schraldt & Schmitt
Schumacher & Co
Haines Bros
J . A. Miller & Co
Hallet, Davis & Co
Brayley & Binder
Weber
D. H. Baldwin & CO
North Pennsylvania St
C. M. Raschig
East
Eas
Dambenger
Somerville
Virginia-ave
Bradley, Holton & Co
Washington St
Indianapolis National Bare
United States Depository
Oddfellows’ Hall
Theo, P. Haughey
Pres
Ol, Latham
Qush
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