Mrs Taney Faces Charges Over Alleged Abuse of Aged Mrs Watts
City story recounts a court case before Mayor Sullivan hearing Mrs Rebecca Taney accused of assault and battery on Mrs Harriet Watts an infirm elderly woman in her eighty fifth year The case stems from neighbor reports and humane officer investigation stressing alleged beating attempted suffocation and forced bed confinement The two women statements conflict while witnesses describe Taney’s harsh care as improper Watts who is English and capable was hospitalized awaiting civil action to secure proper care and protection of her estate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Taney
Sullivan
Desault
Harriet Watts
Dow
Elster
Taney
Mel. Kirkwood
Mra. Smith
Nelghborn
Northern Pacific Exhibit at State Fair Promises Big Display
The Northern Pacific railway plans a major exhibit at the state fair featuring farm products and timber varieties from across its route, plus pests found in the northwest. A San Luis Valley, Colorado display will showcase fruits, grains, and other farm products. Local firms from regional cities will also present notable displays, promising a lively fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railroad
San Luis Valley
Colorado
Rail consolidations and locomotive sale noted in Indiana
The Findley Western and Fort Wayne Findlay railroads filed articles of consolidation with the secretary of state on Wednesday. The line runs from Fort Wayne to Kaenzista Indiana with a connection to Findlay Ohio. Each project is under construction with a capital of 1,440,000 dollars. Locomotives for sale by the Big Four are promoted as good roadsters, with six already on southern service and four more to be disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moron
Ashgrove
Battleground
John
Ohio
Amusements look for winter stages and new opera acts
The town braces for few new attractions this winter yet anticipates more and better opera offerings. Manager Geo Diskeon is due back from Europe early in the week with plans for performances. The D Orleans duo will arrive later for the dime museum slot. A Park theater wood scene impressed onlookers during Emerson and Cook’s scuffle. Geo Jane arrives ahead of Little Tycoon’s season starting Sept 15. Otto Hasselman, back from New York, contracts work. Gen Thomas’ Chickamauga incident hints at fierce fighting while Harry Adams seeks a pension for his injured limb from wartime blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Diskeon
New York
Europe
D Orleans
Wild Man
Borneo
Dime Museum
Otto Hasselman
Gen. Thomas
Chickamauga
Harry Adams
Ground To Pieces In Panhandle Crossing Tragedy
George Anderson a 30 year old journal carrier was crushed at the Panhandle crossing in Reider when he attempted to board an incoming train. Both feet and arms were severed and the body was mutilated. he died at the scene. He lived with his father near Bolt road east of the city.
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Panhandle Crossing
Reider
George Anderson
Kregelo
Bolt Road
Fire damages Gelzendorff woolen mill on Washington Street
Fire at Gelzendorff & Co woolen mills on West Washington Street started in the rear garret and spread to the front. Extra apparatus fought the blaze until midnight. unfinished stock and 35000 pounds of wood were destroyed while insured value stood at 76000. Hoseman Pat Delaney was seriously injured in a wagon accident en route to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelsendorf
Bedly
Gelzendorff
W. Washington St
Isaac Thalman
Gaisardorff & Co
Washingtonet
Marhat St
Thalman
McGuiltard & Dark
Pat Delaney
Kregelo
Brooklyn's pennant chances rise with strong pitching
Broad spread of notes on Tuesday games and trades across leagues. Latham shines for Brooklyn amid crowded standings. Comiskey hampered. Ewing seeks league bid. Lyle signs for Chicago rescue squad. Saratoga results and Monmouth stakes noted. varied scores echo tense pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eans
Brooklyn
Latham
Cincinnati
Tuasday
Brotherhood
Comiskey
Aiook
Ewing
Lyle
Wheeling
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Chicago Post
Brotherso Od
Keno
Kansas City
Rochester
N. Y
Grant
Abdallah
McDoue
Bonbie Gilks
McKean
Virtue
Davis
Marke
Gaudaur
Ned Hanlan
Jake
Hanlan
Fielding
Anson
Browning
Peter
The
Labor Strike Plague on Central Trains and Webb Role
New York reports Aug 14 outlines a continuing railway strike driven by labor unrest. Knights of Labor opposition targets management including Mr Webb, with fears of engineered workforce breakdown and upcoming clashes as engineers and firemen face replacements. City dispatches describe dwindling trains, rumors of a broader shutdown, and ongoing executive deliberations in Detroit regarding central strike actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central
Chauntéey Depew
Webb
Knights of Labor
Douttsss
Austin Corbin
Presnica
Noosa
DET
Tragedy and upheaval ripple through cities
Aug. 18 reports from Brit Pa New Orleans Jackson and London describe personal tragedy and public contention. A Mrs Mary Oakes, allied with William Kelly a mulatto, kills herself after betrayal and assault. Kelly flees. In New Orleans a court denies Mayor Shakespeare power to reshuffle police pending supreme court review. Jackson discusses black emigration amid constitutional debates. London notes English army corruption and rising leather prices in Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
New Orleans
Hills
Shakespere
Supreme Court
A Pretty Bicyclist Florence Atkins Wins Sun Prize
Florence Atkins, a 12 year old girl with a keen business spirit, wins a Sun bicycle after entering the contest and securing subscriber names for 22 tours. She shares praise for initiative and urges accuracy in reporting names and addresses for new subscriptions, noting the need for children to report only new subscribers.
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Florance
Sha
Beceuce Che
Ehgis
Tum Sun
SUN
Boesib
SUN Haa
Tar Son
Prison revolt alleged at Newport jail
An Als Hadas Libby Prison report from Newport Kentucky dated Aug 12 claims that jail officials faced bold charges that the facility resembled a listy prison in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadas
Explosive Volcano-Like Blast Rocks Shelbyville Area
Report describes a massive gas explosion near Waldron and St Paul three miles away, with 15 acres displaced and riverbank torn up. Observers liken it to a volcanic eruption, noting geysers, burning gas, a 700 foot flame, and a crater about an acre in size. Five thousand people visited Ogden cemetery area as gas continues to burn and grounds resemble a camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Fsplj
Waldron
St. Paul
Ladeley
Fairland
Icoalty
Rapertibet
Pinca
Po’s
Flatrock
Leea Bendis
Hese Ehoe
Edmund Cooper
J. H. Lowe
Acroze
Ogden
Lowe
Taeeda
Bac
Ogden Cemetery
Rivay
New Huntington Firm Buys Gas Lands Across Counties
A new Huntington company engages in buying 2 residences worth 0 and gas lands across Huntington Wabash Vermillion Vigo and Sullivan counties. Vermillion Vigo and Sullivan Republicans name A F Ralph of Dana for joint representative at Terra Haute Tuesday. A neighbor hood in Dubois county is nicknamed Pie's heli after a neighborhood dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Wabash
Vermillion
Vigo
Sullivan County
Special Hate to Cincinnati Train Ticket Offer
A brief notice announces a ticket sale from Indianapolis to Cincinnati and return for eight dollars, including admission to Moses, or the Bondage in Egypt. Tickets valid for outbound on the 3:55 am, 6:40 am, 10:46 am, or 3:05 pm trains and return on any regular Sunday or Monday train. Buy at the office car on Kentucky Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Moses
Egypt
Kentucky-ave
Washington and state politics mix in a tangled report
The dispatches recount mixed political notes from Washington and local scenes. Republican resistance to an Indian commissioner attack, talk of dropping election bills in favor of tariff measures, and Senate rule questions frame a busy political period. Senator Cameron and allies clash with Rogers while Reed’s leadership looms over the Capitol.
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Herricon
Cresson
Prusion
Fortes
Boston
G. A. R. Bionour
Tim Browne
Washington
Morgan
Treasury
Asatia
Senate
Cancus
Miller
Granny Blair
Cameron
Tal
Dock
Quay
Squires
A'tvich
Washburne
Rogers
Arkansas
Reed
Tommie
Ingalls
House
Committee On Rules
Togalls
Fear the Worst in Muncie Over Gas Explosion
There is uneasiness in Muncie Indiana as residents fear the Shelby county gas explosion may cause subterranean fire to reach gas walls near the scene and trigger further blasts. Officials advise caution while responders monitor the area and assess risks as conditions remain volatile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Shelby County
Alarm Over Massive Gas Belt Blast Fear in Portland Ore
A Portland Oregon gas center reports great alarm as residents fear a catastrophic explosion, described as one of the most awful in history, following alarming messages received from a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letster
Portland
Ina
Gacther Gas Center
Field Day Af Columbus Knights of Pythias Celebrate
August 13 reports the first annual Rolla division Knights of Pythias celebration in Columbus Indiana. A forenoon street parade and waterworks display preceded horse and bicycle races bacon ascent and parachute leap at the fair grounds. General Jas R Carnaden gave an address and Indianapolis divisions staged drills. Franklin and Columbus Grubs played a baseball game won by Franklin. Fireworks and an evening ball closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Cocumers
Ind
Columbar
Rolla Division
Jas, R. Carnaden
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Franklin and Columbus
Columbus Knichts
Greensburg residents clash at county clerk office and more
A garbled Greensburg scene includes residents at the county clerk inquiring about a local exchange with Bloomingdales and Montgomery county, a God faction led by J Q Van Winkle, and a mix of legal notices. Reports mention a woman, Wire Mary Comingore, attempting suicide after a marital split, a boy Kiermen Persell caught with a gun, and various lawsuits for support. Other items note gas ordinance extensions, a patent dispute with J W Sefton, and local court actions involving Mary Wise and Dela Keating.
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Charles Cover
Exim Maple
Greensburg
Wilson
Gray Club
Montgomery County
J. Qainey van Winkle
Sara
Barrison
Kiermen Persell
Bi Andesta
Sullivan
Dan Moninger
Charlie Lee
Ally Sing
Jaka Toy
J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Company
Ardercop
Iefringmentch
Chicago Company
Georgia Rusk
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Mary P. Wise
Tae
Mary Po
Richard B. Wise
Wise
Terre Hautenfot
Washington
Dela Keating
Jola
Dorcia Davia
Charles Dav
Charles Stevane
T. J. Callen
Grand Hotel
Banton County
Gerber
Faraday
Hugo Prelear
Missouri
James Chadwick
Chadwick
Johnston
Committee On
Perry
Potte
American Association For the Advancement of Science
State House
J. B. Conner
Putnam
Mammoth Cava
Niagara Falls Excursion via Popular Big Four Route
Advertises a Tuesday August 1, 1890 excursion to Niagara Falls from Toronto and return priced at six dollars for first class travel. Stops include Chautauqua and sea air, with accommodation and sleeping car options via Big Four offices. tickets available early.
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Niagara Falls
BIG Four
Toronto
Beco
Uma
T Islands
Chautauqua
Exploding gas pipe injures none in Bra Adkinson building
A gas pipe blast on Weretingtor Street caused a brick wall section to collapse, sending a plumber and two women sprawling as a crowd gathered and fire alarms rang. Firemen stabilized the structure. no one was hurt, though two women were frightened. Damage figure not listed.
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Adkinson
Washington St
Ben
Gallad Ba
Sherzan
Two Phillips Girls Found in Box Car Near Lebanon
Two sisters, both 16, who ran away from North Indianapolis were found Wednesday morning in a box car near Lebanon and will be taken home. Local authorities obtained their details from the scene and arranged their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Lebanon
Ind
Indianapolis
Cardiff Strikers Riot Fire and Police Struggle
Cardifd strikers riot burning gunway property and cause major damage as police are powerless and militia is deployed. Federal election law may not pass this session. In Shelbyville Indiana a fire after a packing plant loss 2500 dollars. injuries from buggy collision. storms and showers forecast for Indianapolis area with cooler southern portion.
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Toxpan
Cardiff
Washington
Shelbyville
Ind
E. Broadway
Canthers
Lee
Indiana
Indianapolis
Heata 44 Records arrive in New York a day late
The Heat team Tenl ats aiived boa Wednesday, time 5 cave, 19 koure, Smindee. This beats atl 1. carer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heata
New York
Theateame
Tima
Cave
Koure
Smindee
Carer
Natives of Yap Attack Spaniards and Other Brief Affairs
Natives of Yap Caroline Islands attack and kill 27 Spanish soldiers. A warship will visit Yap. Maj. Scott, leader of Mexican filibusters, dies en route to India. Mexico cannot reach him. Martinez Sobral, Guatemala foreign minister, is accused of treachery to President Barillas. Salvadorians retook the American flag at La Libertad after pulling it down. Tom Bayard delivers and reads the Democratic platform in Delaware. Reynolds nominated for governor. Count De Arnaud, alleged Russian noble, faces crookedness and pension fraud charges in Paterson. In Rome, Matthews calls Tanner vulgar. Tanner apologizes baselessly.
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Yap
Caroline Islard
Maj
Scott
Filioueterers
India
Mexico
Martinez Sobral
Barillas
la Libertad
Washington
Tom Bayard
Delaware
Reynolds
Count de Arnaud
Paterson
N. J
Rome
Matthews
Dr. Tanner
Treasury Bench
Tanner
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Lord Fauntieroy
Park Theater
Emerson & Cook
Emera
Geo Jane
Sporting Life
Buffalo
MR. Webb
Knights OF Labor Ogrean
Brit, Pa
Mary Oakes
Kelly
Grinking
Jackson, Mieg
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London
Newark
N.J
SUNY
Florence Atkins
Wheela
Son
Willie Atkins
Ogdens
Wales
Columbus
LEPS
Alger
Grand Army
Orested
Immensa
Gen. Sherman
Sherman
Sau
Clay
Paris
Hume Clay
Rlotues
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