Judge Gresham Presses for L. D. S. Receiver Action
United States district court judge Woods appointed R B F Pierce as receiver for the L D S railway after a mortgage trustees petition. Judge Gresham questioned solvency and the road’s finances, noting $60,000 debt contracted recently and monthly earnings around $34,000 with $25,000 in expenses. The hearing exposed disagreements over debt payments to bondholders versus unsecured creditors.
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United States District Court
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Thas
Pratt& Bowers
New York
Fatal Sunday quarrel ends in death near Acton
In Acton twelve miles south of the city a Sunday quarrel between James Hanahan and Samuel Howardton led to Howardton's death from a hatchet wound. Hanahan turned himself in to Constable Torteous. Coroner Wagner investigates. Sheriff King sought officers but could not reach the scene promptly.
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Torteous
Court Rejects Receiver Bid in Rail Case
The court dismissed appointing a receiver for the road, citing no need while operating expenses are met unless interests require protection. Judge criticized Pierce as unfit for receiver and noted a clause allowing creditors to influence operations. Foreclosure bill remains. Jurisdiction dispute between Judges Woods and Gresham touched but unresolved.
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New Maybrick Theory in Rugland Case Grows
In Loxcor Aug 12 Secrecy era theory surges that Maybrick killed himself out of revenge after learning of his wife’s alleged infidelity. He supposedly urged her to grant power while she believed it harmless arsenic. Public mood shifts toward the condemned woman.
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Loxcor
Maybrick
Sahe
Outrage Murder Rumor Ties Hollis Brothers to West Va Pact
A push boat captain from Pikeville reports word that two Hollis brothers, accused in a McDowell County West Virginia murder of Mrs Gillis and two daughters, were captured then hanged and shot. The loud hubbub included court scenes, fines for lewdness, temperance meetings, and local minor crimes.
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Spoiled Her Beauty by Jerlons Girils A Romance
New York August 12 Spl 1 three weeks ago Maggie Kurtz age 17 of South Orange was the victim of an outrage. She was disfigured for life with India ink as revenge by the Halsey sisters and Miss Granger who courted Walter Brady. Brady aided, about on a lake, then Maggie was lured on a lily trip and tied, tarred, feathered, and inked with a goat design. Miss Kurtz’s father plans legal action.
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Washington Wales Describes Capital Trends and Wariness
In Washington Wales reports increasing army desertions and a dull capital as the president and cabinet leave. Knights Templar plans generate capital activity in October while Asa Matthews exerts heavy influence at the treasury. Mrs Harrison’s fatigue and Mme Pelonard controversy ripple through White House circles.
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Hotel Arlington Burns at Blue Lick Springs
Fire at the Hotel Arlington in Paris Kentucky destroyed the hotel at 1 a m. About 150 guests fled with only their clothing and personal belongings. Senator Blackburn and Chief Justice Haigs and families escaped. Blackburn was badly scorched in the blaze.
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Dissatisfaction at Jeffersonville army clothing depot
At the Jeffersonville Indiana depot about 500 women employed in army clothing face new rules restricting passes to widows or orphans or near relatives of soldiers. Many pass holders do little sewing, outsourcing to poorer women for half pay, while others sew for extra cash. Widespread discontent prompts a movement to bring the issue to the secretary of war amid concerns of mismanagement.
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Ind
Clark
Floyd
Louisville
Officer arrests Washington Hampton for stolen wraps on Washington Street
Officer Raftery collared Washington Hampton Saturday afternoon while he paraded with three stolen wraps from an unknown location. Sunday night three more wraps were found concealed by Hampton at 125 West Pearl Street. The Boston clothing store proprietor identified the goods stolen from the basement. Hampton faces possible land larceny charges if thefts continue.
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African boy wreck survivor talks of Stanley visit
A young African rescued en route from Congo to Sierra Leone was landed by a New Bedford bark. His father is king of the Buno in the Congo region. He said he saw and spoke with Stanley last November at Kinekassa, and remained well and cheerful.
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Weather Summary for Indianapolis and Vicinity
For Indianapolis and vicinity for 24 hours ending 8 a m August 18 1889 fair weather prevailed The day showed calm conditions with light breezes and no precipitation reported The outlook calls for continued fair weather with mild temperatures expected across the region.
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Huckleberries Cucumbers and a Doctor in Indiana
A traveler visits Walkerton Indiana to witness cucumber harvests and a famed medicinal doctor. The tale blends rustic charm with odd medical claims about cucumber extract and malarial poison, while depicting local industry, contracts, and railway hurdles.
Two City Theaters Reopen With New Interior Decorations
The Park theater and Grand Opera House reopen next week after months of closure. Decorator E W Shaw from Albert Gall’s leads the interior overhauls with Moorish corridors, pink velvet walls, gilt details, and a new curtain by Wilson and Godlove. The Grand shows a Nero era chariot race curtain and cathedral stained glass.
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Miller to Sit on Supreme Bench Rumor Spreads
A government insider says Miller will be named to the Supreme Court within weeks, with Noble moving to the attorney general's office and Clarkson to head the interior department. Meanwhile saloon license violators face enforcement as fines rise and warrants issued for noncompliance at City Hall. Local watchman complains during marshal's sale over a silver watch left as security.
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McKinney
The Sunday Guzzlers Verdict in Police Court
The Sunday liquor law non enforcement is exposed as Monday police court reveals many drunk cases. About twenty of the state Monday prisoners pleaded guilty, with two percent arrested Sunday for drinking. John Faust was the only saloonist ruled to have operated on a prohibited day, Faust pleaded guilty.
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Great Bash At the Cyclorama with cheap admission
Thursday afternoon and evening event at the Cyclorama offers 25 cents admission and ladies mat inate at 25 cents. A free ticket grants one chance to win a music box on display in the window.
Slugging and pitching clash in Indianapolis game
Indianapolis 6 New York 0 as Buckley and O'Day exchange pitching in a rough contest. Whitney drove in hits for the Hoosiers while Glascock, Ward, and O'Rourke starred for defense, with critical errors by Whitney and misplays by the Giants giving Indiana control through seven innings.
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O’day
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Baseball box score reading for Pittsburgh and Cleveland games
In Other Games Pittsburgh tallies 7 hits and 1 error while Washington scores 5 runs on 7 hits with 2 errors. Batteries Staley and Miller Sullivan and Mack. Umpire Curry. Cleveland records 10 runs on 18 hits with 2 errors while Philadelphia has 6 runs on 9 hits with 6 errors. Beaton and Sutcliffe Bushaton and Clements Umpire Lynch.
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Accidentally Poisoned Child Receives Digitalis Dose
Mrs. Mary Warren of Liberty Street obtained a prescription for her four year old daughter Bessie at the city dispensary on Saturday. The bottle contained digitalis and two tablespoonsful were given instead of four teaspoons. The child is in danger, but Dr. Berwick says she will recover.
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Libertyst
Bessie
Berwick
Died of lockjaw after foot injury in town
Arthur Payne six years old, parents at 238 West Obiest, died Saturday evening from lockjaw after a cut on the common by glass. The suffering was prolonged and severe as the illness progressed. Meanwhile reports from Paris and Cincinnati mention horse flesh in France and a colored ER encampment in session, with a city ad noting a cut-price suit sale at Original Eagle in Washington Street.
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W. Obiest
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