Poison in river fish blamed on strawboard works
Indianapolis anglers alarmed as river and canal water turn black from strawboard mill discharges. Ignatius Brown and M D Butler report sick, foul water affecting fish below Noblesville and along the east bank to Fairview. A theory blames mill acids reacting with climate, causing toxic surface masses and dangerous conditions downstream.
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Ignatius Brown
Izaak Walton
Indianapolis
Red Bridge
Fairview
M. D. Builer
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lnre
Noblesville
Straw Board
Mrs Aber Follows Christ Dressed As Sister Of Charity
Mrs Darius Aber wife of a news dealer at 428 Peru street was found on the road near Broad Rippie Thursday evening dressed as a sister of charity with a cowl rope belt and barefoot. Doctors and police considered her mentally unbalanced and she will be sent to the asylum after an inquiry. She and her 110 year old daughter began the day wandering in religious attire and subsisted on roadside corn. The piece notes her late husband observed a religious fixation since about a year and a half ago with ties to Bible readings and the Bible truth depot on Pennsylvania street.
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Aber
Sister of Charity
Darius Aber
Peru St
Broad Rippie
Light
Sisters of Charity
Disciples of Christ
Herod
Sen
Bible Truth Depot
Pennsylvania St
Buchanan
One Time Paid. Abrams and the City Clerk Notice
Randall reports on a Baltimore paper folded into a dish rag like artifact. A personals notice praises Abrams and mentions the city clerk candidate’s boyhood and talents. Pat Gorman misreads the line as paid notice, revealing the phrase one time paid and Abrams pockets the sheet.
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Abrama
Pat
Gorman
Abrams
Republican Figures Ragged Holes Torn in the Woollen Fabric
Mayor Sullivan’s comparison of Republican records 1889 90 and the current administration is summarized by Friday’s Journal. It notes increases in saloon licenses, a gas contract cutting lighting costs by 24640 yearly, and revenue gains from 784540.87 in 1888 to 799757.23 in 1890, a net transfer of 39684.46 to Democrats. Democratic figures cite 1884 and 1899 spending, praising Barrett law benefits but finding no strong Sullivan policy record.
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Sullivan
Republican Council
Gas
Pneumatic tubes eyed for rapid urban mail delivery
Postmaster General Wanamaker plans tests of pneumatic tubes to speed mail in large cities. A New York inventor’s switch attachment would allow deliveries at sub stations and termini. A Chicago trial is proposed with a nationwide rollout possible after Congress funds it. The London system inspires the American plan.
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Sam Parks
Washington
Wanamaker
New York
Chicago
Congress
London
Liverpool
Banks Face Tax Board Over Depositor Names
Shelbyville bankers, summoned by the state tax board, refuse to disclose depositor names arguing the 1891 law infringes constitutional rights. They have hired attorneys and plan to seek Supreme Court ruling, amid strong depositor and banker indignation.
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Shelbyville
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Supreme Court
Laundry Fire Destroys Anderson Bulletin Office
Fire at Kelleys laundry spread to the Anderson Bulletin office in the early hours Friday. The blaze caused total losses estimated at 8 thousand dollars for the Bulletin and 2 thousand dollars for Kelleys laundry, with insured amounts of 5 thousand and 2 thousand respectively.
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Anderson
Kelley
Bulletin
Mike Kelly Targeted as Cin cinnati League Team Captain
Orscrowall Aug 14. The league ball clinic negotiated Friday morning for Mike Kelly formerly with the association team here and if successful he will be made captain. The Board of Public Works adopted resolutions for Albemarle street improvement grading and graveling and for Michigan street sidewalk work. Streets payroll of 327.72 approved. Water mains petitions Hall place and grading first alley north of Prospect street. North Illinois street asphalt paving final estimate 38 453 417 with city share 6 899 48. Remonstrance against Alvord street grading referred to city attorney. Mrs Murray memory noted for deeded pieces blocking improvement.
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Orscrowall
Mike Kelly
P. W
Board of Public Works
Albemarle-st
Clifford-aye
Oranga-ave
Michigan-st
Prie-st
Archer
Strees
Hall-place
Prospect St
Linden
Spruce-sts
State Ave
Kollerst
Carter
Wolcott
Koller
N.illinois St
North End
North End Protective Association
Alvord St
London News Wraps Upset Financial and Migration Moves
From London on August 14 reports show Edward Gripper and Sons corn factors face liabilities over £1,000,000 with £58,000 unsecured. unsecured creditors to receive 10 shillings per pound. Baron Hirsch arranges purchase of lands in Argentina for Hebrew colonization at 10,000,000 pesos. Moscow advices claim secret police orders aim to expel all Jews from the district within two months.
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London
Losnox
Edward Gripper
Marion man faces liquor sale charge in court
John Brogunier of Marion is in legal trouble for selling liquor without a license. Commissioner Van Buyen bound him over on Friday. H. F. Ross from near Southport suffered serious injuries Friday when his horse ran away on Delaware Street and threw him from the vehicle. He was taken to Dr. Collett’s office in Kregero Whitsell’s ambulance.
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John Brogunier
Marion
van Buyen
H. F. Ross
Southport
Net
Delaware St
Ross
I. UL. Collett
B. Obiest
Kregero & Whitsell
Topical Crime and Politics in the South OCR
J H Shelley sheriff of Palatka Florida visits Marion county jail and critiques conditions and mob risk noting executions and lynchings, with political remarks about Blaine and farmer alliances. Ex representative James M. Wippen comments on Cleveland support in Tipton and alliancees influence. Public works and water contracts loom, while Mrs Polk dies in Nashville after long residence in Polk palace. Athens dispatch notes Crete unrest suppression with 1790 soldiers dispatched.
HIS SISTERS HONOR ENGAGEMENT ENDS IN GUNSHOT SCARE
Washington dispatch reports Count Mitkiewicz narrowly escaped being shot by Beverly C. Mosby son of the famous guerrilla. Mosby confronted Miller a former convict linked to bribery and earlier robberies then drew and fired but missed as his aim wavered. Miller alleged to have multiple wives and ties to Pittsburg Brady Bend crimes. Mosby apologized after the incident and the Russian count remains connected to a Chinese bank concession project.
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Washington
Ape
Mitkiewicz
Beverly C. Moeby
Tis
Mosby
Miller
Riverside
Penn
Miler
Pittsburg
Brady’s Bendh
Count Mitkiewicg
United States
Canton
China
Wink Case At Park Theatre Raises Town Laughs
From Kentucky to town Lowry Stockwell faces the mayor after a theater incident where he mistook a common opera glass for a toy. The man, famed for winking and sudden mouth drops, described his innocence and confusion as he was sent to the grand jury for the humorous misunderstanding.
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Orone
Lowry Stockwell
Bob Campbell
Park Theatre
Stockwell
Israel
Canaan
Mizzoury
Kentucky
Lost Miss Mahoney Returns After Mystery Disappearance
Indianapolis girl Miss Mahoney, long missing, returns to her boarding place claiming illness led to a meeting with a woman who took her home but she cannot recall the location. Her shoe remains missing as investigators note the puzzling events surrounding her return and blank memories.
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Cincisnati
Miss Manping
Miss Mahoney
Indianapolis
Politically charged Southside visit denounced by ex councilman
Ex councilman Fred Gaul rejects Sentinel portrayal of his stance at a Southside meeting with Herod and Smith. He defends his loyalty to democracy, labels attendees as respectable Germans and property owners, and accuses city workers of attempting a beerswilling disturbance. George Barnhart clarifies remarks about street gang activity near Dillon street. Olsen requests correction of Bernhardt misstatements about street cleaning efforts on Dilson street.
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Fred Gaul
Sentinel
Herod and Smith
Southside
The
John Coleman
Higgins
Connor
Lucid
Herod
Mr. Bernhardt
the Sun
Airt
Dillor-st. Dilson-st
Ian
Ineser
You Need Never Doubt The Latest From American Watch Club Co
Ad copy notes you can buy the newest watches diamonds or ornaments from American Watch Club Co located at 24 North Penn Street promising authentic latest styles and value for customers seeking luxury items from a trusted dealer
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American Watch.Club Co
N. Penn,st
Carrie Rork Claim Alleges Inducement for Investment
Carrie Rork sues the National building loan and protective union for $40 claiming false representations induced her to buy ten shares at $1 each. She paid 60 cents monthly then was refused withdrawal, with defense from attorney for the Minnesota based association. The case follows turmoil over a prior Minneapolis led scheme and alleged misappropriation by a former officer Kneale.
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Agent Moore
People’s Building, Loan and Savings Association
Geneva
National Building, Loan and Protective Union
Minneapolis
Minn
Carrie Rork
Association
Suiteas
Myers
Meas
Norton & McKee
Himerson Cole
Geo. Haywood
Carria Rork
Building Association
Indiana
Cele
Kneale
Miss Rork
Gollar
Funeral of Geo Jones editor of New York Times
The funeral of Geo Jones editor of the New York Times was held at All Souls church with a crowded turnout. Revered rector R Heber Newton lauded the late journalist as courageous and successful. Pallbearers included George W Childs Robert Bonner Augustine Smith and others from Times staff and related orgs. The Times engine crew mourned a beloved horse named Frank whose death occurred during the run to box 7 at Michigan and Noblest.
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New York
Geo. Jones
New York Times
All Souls Church
R. Heber Newton
the Times
George W. Childs
Philadelphia Ledger
Robert Bonner
Bankers Meet in Secret Session at Clearing House
A three member committee from the State bankers association conferred with local bankers in a secret session at the clearing house Friday afternoon. A banker told the Sun that banks had no plan to oppose the tax law and the gathering was for discussion of matters of interest to banks only.
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State Bankers’ ‘Association
Sun
Memory of Crime Blotted From Mrs Matheny
Mrs Matheny who was shot by her husband and later sheltered by her parents in Butlerville Indiana has begun recovery. The brain injury remains dangerous but she is rational and recalls nothing of the tragedy. Doctors note the bullet may still be in her head with potential complications ahead.
Farmers Reading Circle organized at state house meeting
Five men and five women formed the Farmers reading circle of Indiana at the state house on Friday. D.8 Bartholomew of Elkhart county led as president while Senator Mount of Montgomery county delivered the keynote urging farmers to read newspapers. He called for a campaign to educate farmers and improve state affairs through better reading habits, noting the movement would avoid party politics.
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Senator Mount
State House
Reading Circle
Indiana
Bartholomew
Elkhart County
Montgomery County
James Russell Lowell Funeral Held at Harvard Appleton Church
The funeral of James Russell Lowell occurred at noon Friday in Appleton Chapel Harvard University. Bishop Phillips Brooks and Dean Lawrence led simple services. Interment was in Mount Auburn near Longfellow’s family plot.
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Jamien Russel Lowell
Lonuzfellow
Bostrox
James Ruetell Lowell
Appleton Chasel
Harvard University
Phillips Brooks
Dean Lawrence
Cambridge Episcopal Theological School
Mount Auburn
Longfellow
Strike on Clyde Collapses After Six Weeks
News wires report the Clyde shipyard strike ending after six weeks. Other items note 6000 Chilean insurgents at Iquique, rains in India averting famine, Manipuri princes executed for treason, European powers pressuring China, rumors of William II’s knee injury, and varied European and US curiosities.
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Glascow
Clyde
Iquique
India
China
William
Hussia
England
Castle Garden
Toulon
France
W. F. Hawley
London
William D. Murray
Plainfield
N. J
Amsterdam
Electric Storm Rakes Nova Scotia with Destruction
Aug 14 report from FEALIPAX describes a severe Nova Scotia storm Friday causing extensive damage. Houses and barns struck by lightning, a boy killed by a bolt, a Methodist camp meeting dispersed, trains and rails said to glow with electric fire, and notable losses including R Burgess's home at Kingsport.
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Fealipax
Nova Scotia
Tru
Burwick
Beaton Express
R. Burgess
Kingsport
Tree Case of Ott Exposes Family Destitution and Wide Rumor
Telegraph claim states Charles Ott Insurance man of this city faces no charges in Cincinnati though his sudden disappearance and arrest drew fear. Colbert reports no affidavit or detention, while Ott’s wife contemplates her options amid alleged transfers of property and two months rent advances. Friends recount a tense, troubled marriage and looming desertion accusations.
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Colbert
Cincinnati
Charles Ott
Ott
Woodlawn Ave
Spurgeons Sinking Status Updates News from Aug 14
Hopes for the English divine’s recovery fade as reports say Charles Spurgeon is sinking. The article also covers municipal tax talk, railway tax appeals, and updates on racing and sports figures with notes on teams, signings, and upcoming transit work in Indianapolis.
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Loxpon
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Christ
Grand Jury
Dr. Prank
Ida Johnson
Sonia Rinkert
J. A. Kerr
Ida Lucina
Mt. Adams
Liskey
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Tax Commission
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Kelly
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J. H. Shelley
Palatka
Fla
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Moe
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Farmer’s Alliance
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James MM. Wipnen
Tipton
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Sun Vapor Light Company
Brush Company
Central Ave
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Water Company
James K. Polk
Nashville
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Arthur Mitchell
Carcaco
Merton B. Hull
St. John & Marsh Company
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Tae
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Frank
No. 1 Engine House
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Mrs, Mathends
Zaid
Latz
Health Hoard
Strawboard
Broad Ripple
Washington, D. C
Thomson & Co
Board of Trade
Parnard
Orville M. Anderson
J. Newton Baker
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W. B. Fletcher
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