Wreck on Illinois Central Kills and Injures Many
Chicago dispatches report a severe crash on the Illinois Central near Grand View twenty miles from the city. Early reports say from six to seventeen dead and many injured as freight collided with a Cincinnati express, with officials delaying full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Illinois Central Railway
Grand View
Grand Trunk
Cincinnati Express
Chcaco
Illinois Central
A. Barry
Thomas Splane
John Krouse
N. B. Loud
John Sullivan
Jack Frazier
Andy Cobb
Chicago
Spli
Illinois
Boy Shot Dead While Playing With Old Musket in Vincennes
An 11-year-old, son of Jacob Zimmerman of Chirman, Wabash county, Indiana, was shot and killed by an eight-year-old companion while playing in a barn near Vincennes. The older boy picked up an old loaded musket and aimed it at Zimmerman, who died instantly from a chest wound.
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Vincennes
Ind
Herbert
Jacob Zimmerman
Chirman
Wabash County
Mt. Carmel
Zimmerman
Hale denies Blaine push to drop tariff bill
Washington Aug 16 Senator Blaine has not persuaded the Senate to drop the tariff bill he says the story is false and shows no change in Blaine position. The report claiming Blaine forced abandonment is dismissed as entirely untrue.
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Bllaine
Washington
Bole
Blaine
Danger at the Depot Amid Crowded Waiting Room
A crowded Wednesday afternoon at the union depot forces passengers onto platforms and near moving trains. Depot police heroically pull aside at-risk individuals, preventing accidents as crowds spill onto tracks. The piece notes scarce funds and a cautious start date for campaign travel by state central committees, likely delaying speakers until September.
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Union Depot
Fell Under the Wheels Near Virginia Wave
Reddy Young a twelve year old boy on S Illinois st near Virginia wave was crushed when attempting to board a wagon. His left foot was severely injured and he was taken to the surgical institute where amputation may be needed. A civil suit was filed Thursday afternoon against Madison M Hurley and his sureties over misused funds while postmaster at New Albany.
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Reddy Young
Virginia
Tom Sun
S. Illinois St
Surgical Institute
Madison M. Hurley
United States
New Albany
SIX YOUNG BANDITS CAPTURED AT EAGLE'S NEST
New York reporters describe six Jersey City youths aged 10 to 16, who escaped from Snake Hill almshouse days earlier. Warden Ryan traced them to Eagle's Nest cave, where the group was found with two newer accomplices after a series of thefts. Judge Wilson sentenced the six to Snake Hill.
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New York
Spl
Jersey City
Edward
John McCulloch
Owen Dolen
Bartholomew Carey
Snake Hill
Ryan
Ed. McCulloch
Kingsland
John Guan
Joseph Gerald
Schuben Park
Wilson
Castle Garden inquiry resumes as Oppenheimer testifies
New York August 16 Julius Oppenheimer cloak maker testified at the Castle Garden investigation. He said wages on his premises run ten to twelve percent lower than a decade ago and denied immigration of Poles causing the drop. The hearing paused as Congressman Ford pressed about Marion Preston's discharge after her testimony. Oppenheimer attributed the discharge to his partner Wilinsky reacting to her remarks about his manner of speaking.
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Wilinsity
New York
Castle Garden
Julius Oppenheimer
Ford
Marion Preston
Wilmnsky
Marion
Mr. Oppenheimer
Invention by C C Gilmore for ink preservation
A Good Invention by C C Gilmore of this city has applied for a patent on a dayrice for preserving fine printers inks. The ink is stored in an air-light reservoir and can be drawn from a small opening after removing a thumb-screw. The device aims to reduce waste in job printing offices.
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C. C. Gilmore
Plan to publish cheap high protective paper ends
The Republican state central committee abandons a field plan for a low cost high protective paper in Indianapolis after Human Bros publishers of the Saturday Herald say the idea is dropped due to lack of press facilities.
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Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
the Sun
Human Bros
Saturday Herald
Great Ocean Race Opener Sees Fast Steamers Compete
In New York on Aug 16 the steamers La Bourgogne Umbria City of New York and Ems begin a major ocean race. Umbria is the ocean’s second fastest after Etruria and the contest is expected mainly between Umbria and City of New York. La Bourgogne is swift but trails Umbria.
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New York
la Bourgogne
Umbria
City of New York
Ems
Etruria
Blaine
Kama muke Cherokee Chief Celebrates Sixty First Birthday
In Wapass Indiana on August 16 Kama muke a renowned Cherokee elder with a band of Indians observed his sixty first birthday. The celebration occurs only once every five years and holds significance for Cherokees. He spoke an oration in his native tongue and received fine presents as the group enjoyed a large pow wow.
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Wapass
Ind
Kamamuke
Reunion of the Seventy-ninth C V I Sept. 12
In Columbus on Aug 16 a special committee met to arrange the Seventy-ninth C V I reunion of Gen Harrison s twentieth corps. The event is set for September 12.
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CoLumbes
Seventy-ninth C. V. 1
Harrison
Thurman Plans New York Campaign Stop
Allen G. Thurman has telegraphed New York Democrats that he will speak in the city during the campaign, but no date has been set yet.
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Thurman
New York
Allen G. Thurman
Bolting delegates depart after convention without nomination
Washington Aug 16 bolting delegates from the American party convention began leaving for their homes. No nomination has been made. New hat racks at Wm L Elder's.
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Gene Home
Washington
Sps
American Party Convention
Wm. L. Elder
Jewett's Picture of Blaine Visit Drawn at Democratic HQ
Chairman Jewett, at the Democratic headquarters, asserts a Blaine lead plan to replace Harrison with Blaine. He cites a New York reception as proof and warns Indiana Republicans may resist Blaine’s visit to derail the ticket. Orth’s gubernatorial candidacy is noted as history.
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Blaine
Jewett
Democratic
Chicago
New York
Europe
Maine
Indiana
Harrison
Orth
James G
Sentinel
Asphalt Work Starts On Washington Street Improvement
The Street Car Company will pay its share of the assessment after a dispute. Work began Thursday at the Washington street site between Mississippi and New Jersey streets with crews tearing up boulders and gravel. L H Stevens forecasts about six weeks to finish the asphalt, with machines arriving soon and $15,600 planned to fund an asphalt plant and pavement production, location to be chosen.
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Washington St
Mississippi
New Jersey Sts
L. H. Stevens
National Vulcanite Company
Holmes
Street Railway Company
Duel Between French Women Over Love Affair
In Cannes area two ladies of good families dueled with pistols over a romance. They chose weapons and seconds in regulation fashion. One woman wounded in the arm, the other in the chest. In New York, Dan Lyons murder case: request for a new trial denied.
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Paris
Cannes
Dan
New York
Dan Lyons
Heat incident and local notices from Greentown and Indianapolis
A Greentown resident fainted from heat at 7 pm but recovered. Local entities filed articles of association for a mill and grain elevator with $10,000 capital. The US suit against Wm. McAllister for mail tampering was dismissed. Local groups pledged free drugs for an orphan asylum for a year. State Sunday-school association to hold a two day session at Bethany Park. Robert T. Matthews to deliver the last assembly lecture in Lexington. Indianapolis Natural Gas Co outlines saving $9.80 yearly at usual rates and $23.10 at ordinance rates. John L. Griffiths plans a short eastern trip and Newark, NJ political address. The order of Chosen Friends reports 4600 new members in six months as county records show a thriving society. Marion county teachers institute set for Aug 27 with free sessions. Caledonian queiting club results listed for two classes. A depot incident describes three intoxicated women causing a disturbance after a Muncie excursion.
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H. Borchers
Mississippi St
Greentown Roller Mill and Grain Elevator Company
United States
Wm. McAllister
Edinburg
J. N. Hurty
George W. Sloan
Browning & Son
Pomeroy & Huder
Ward Bros
Frank Carter
Orphan Asylum
State Sunday-school Association
Bethany Park
Robert T. Matthews
Lexington
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
John L. Griffiths
Supreme Court
Newark
N. J
Supreme Recorder
Sureme
Order of Chosen Reads
Flick
Marion County Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Superior Court Room
Payne
Mallory
Cropey
Caledonian Queiting Club
J. B. Dobson
Neil McAlister
Peter F. Bryce
Firet
Thomas
Stewart
David Aitken
William Downie
Muncie
Desperate Flight as Yellow Fever Panic Drives Florida Exiles
Jacksonville reports a mass exodus as yellow fever panic continues. Sanitary efforts raise city cleanliness since 1877 while Bay street empties and stores close. In Waycross, 4600 Florida residents await medical checks after trains halted. Federal delay stirs calls for epidemic funds.
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Jacksonville
St. James and Windsor
Tongi
St. John
Bay-st
Coftin
Gilder
Mr. McClellan
Lafayette House
Dr. Kenworthy
Mayflower House
Kenworthy
Waycross
Florida
Washington
Savannah, Florida & Western Railroad
New Orleans
Waaseincton
Mayor Denny's Docket and Debates
Mayor Denny's police court report notes 70 percent of drunks and one fined for disorderly conduct with acquittal. Henry Patten paid 10 dollars and costs for pounding Minnie Lynch. Charles Perry waived examination on horse and buggy theft and was held for grand jury. Bruce Carr opposes a full joint party debate as wearying.
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Denny
Henry Patten
Minnie Lynch
Charles Perry
Wood
Ferrys
Greencastle
Washington fortification plan noted in wire whispers
In Washington a fortification policy is referenced with the New York Democratic convention set for September 11 in Buffalo. A report of Audley Buck the organist’s death is stated as false.
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Washington
Fortification Il
New York
Buffalo
Audley Buck
Hoosier Club Triumph at Phila Park Victory
Fully 2,000 spectators watched the Hoosiers beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 at the ball park. Case y pitched and Bassett, Glasscock, and Wood contributed key plays. Irwin, Bastian, and Clements for Philadelphia fought through errors and scoring rallies, with Wood delivering the decisive two-run hit in the ninth to seal the win.
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Quacker City Boys
Philadelphia
Ball Park
Powers
Casey
Clements
Boyle
Myers
Lesry
Irwin
Denny
Fogarty
Mereachy
Glasscock
Wood
Andrews
Bassett
Farrar
Bassetts
Daily
Hines
Seery
Mulvey
Weod
Henri Boyle
Phillies
Bastian
Mr. McGeachy
McGeachy
Baasett
Cop
Woods
Jack
Fooarty
Agel
Ting Mulvey
Cassy
MceGeachy
Leary
Bastain
Endianapolis
O. A
E. B. O. AE Wood
Ssery
Q Denny
Forarty
Wgeachy
Mouivey
Indianapolis
Fogerty
Beye
Township Institute Outline Work Ready for Distribution
The committee led by J. A. Marlow of Sullivan County completed the township institute outline work and it was turned to the state printer on Thursday by the superintendent of public instruction. Distribution to county superintendents is expected in about ten days.
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J. A. Marlow
Sullivan County
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indictments Return in County Murder Case
The county grand jury reports indictments against George W Ferrane for killing William Maples near Shannon's Lake last month and Robert Hartpence for killing William Dunn the same day Both defendants seek immediate trials claiming self defense A dispatch from Constantinople notes the first through rain arriving at midnight amid enthusiasm.
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Heid
George W.ferrane
Wilim Maples
Shannon’s Lake
Robert Hartpence
William Dunn
Spk
Constantinople
The Zulu Troubles Reported as Serious
Aug. 10 dispatches from Cape Town indicate that the Zulu troubles remain as serious as ever with ongoing conflicts and unsettled conditions across the region. Affected areas, hazard reports, and potential consequences are noted by officials and observers.
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Lorpon
Cape Town
Woman’s axe attack shocks Taosane area tragedy
A 65 year old Miss Ann Heron, living with her brother John in a rear College Street stable, attacked by an axe in a desperate act over supposed hospital confinement. Neighbors, including Mrs Heron and Mr Heron, restrained the assailant, who suffered fatal skull injuries and is hospitalized. Heron family fortune noted. Miss Heron under ongoing mental treatment. other story: Mrs John W Norton elopes with Henry Moore and may have a child custody mystery as a German family hosts the infant.
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170 College
Ann Heron
John Heron
W. B. Fietcher
Heron
Mr. Heron
Franklin County
Rachel Swain
Cincinnati
St. Louis
dJohn W. Norton
Henry W. Moore
Derelict Policeman Alarmed Merchants Near Post Office
Neighborhood merchants complain the local merchant policeman neglects duties. A Bijou barber shop was burgled for about $100 in tools. Several other small thefts and attempts occurred recently with no notice. Allegedly he sleeps from midnight to 1 am in an undertaker’s establishment and eats a midnight lunch at an all night restaurant.
Bonapartists Celebrate Across France Aug. 15 Observances
Bonapartists nationwide marked August 15 with demonstrations. In Paris and other cities the day drew strong crowds and heightened enthusiasm, with the largest gatherings reported in Paris where celebrations were especially buoyant.
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Paris
France
War Hero's Monument Unveiled at Frankfurt on the Oder
In Frankfurt on the Oder a statue of Prince Frederick Charles, famed hero of the Franco-German war, was unveiled on Thursday. Emperor William assisted at the ceremony.
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Berlin
Frederick Charles
Frankfurt-on-the-Oder
Emperor William
Stabbed to Death in a Saloon Stabbing Incident
Curcaco August 16. In an abar tation a Thursday morning in a Poventy second street saloon Jim Hennebere stabbed and killed Joba Banks a car driver.
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Curcaco
St Saloom
Jim Hennebere
Joba Banks
Senate Refuses Postpone Action On Fisheries Treaty
The senate on Thursday refused to delay voting on the fisheries treaty. Weather forecasters note Indiana expects localized rain and almost stationary temperatures with no major changes in the near term.
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Washington
Senate
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