Murder Will Out In Haughville A Far-Reaching Quarrel Sparks Fracas
In Haughville a Saturday night melee tied to the 186 Dillon murder resurfaces old tensions. Charles French and his wife Ella fight over a boarder as French strikes her, while Hubbard a gambler accused of Dillon’s death faces police leads. Mrs French lies comatose. both men are bound over to the grand jury.
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Haughville
Marshal Dillon
Dillon
Charles French
Ella
French
Charles Hubbard
Harris
Hubbard
Jennie Pierce
Sun
Nearly a murder Feud in West Indianapolis ends in brick attack
Foreman Cornelius Driscoll was beaten by Daniel Hoolihan and two accomplices from a local gang after a quarrel at Cook's saloon. The assailants waited on Morris street near the Morris bridge and struck Driscoll with a brick causing a skull fracture and serious injuries. Hoolihan was bound over in 1000 bail to the grand jury.
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Driscoll
Daniel Hoolihan
Stud Royston
Wiliam O'Day
Indianapolis
Cook
Cornelius Driscoll
Morris St
Hoolihan
Sergt. Mefford
Mile Lavelle Death Reveals Indianapolis Ties
Cincinnati reports detail Mile Lavelle the aeronaut died at Coney Island after a fall. Investigators note she migrated from Indianapolis in April last year, possibly became a mother at City Hospital, worked as domestic help and waitress while in poor health, and turned to balloon work to earn a living. Letters found in her trunk reference a supposed father in Indianapolis, with other names and addresses misverified.
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Mile Lavelle
Cincinnati
Mile
Lavelle
Coney Island
Indianapolis
W. Grose
Tennessee St
Todianapoli
The
Enquirer
Mamie Cooper
Presbyterian St
Brazil
Ind
Annie Harkes
Rumored tax cut amid rye export ban distress
BERLIN Aug 17 It is rumored the government plans to reduce income tax for certain classes to ease distress caused by the Russian order prohibiting rye exports. Russian Polish refugees in the poor house cause trouble refusing to work and assaulting guards when forced to work. Some were arrested, but others remain idle.
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Berlin
French wheat crop cut. tariff suspended for one year
A Little Short Pagis Aug 17 reports France estimates wheat production at 40 million hectolitres, a deficit of 32 million, prompting the suspension of customs duties on wheat for one year.
Indianapolis Manager Reibold Denies Chicago Leases
The Indianapolis Bates house manager Louis Reibold refutes Chicago reports that he met Potter Palmer to lease a big Chicago hotel. He confirms no talks with Palmer about leasing and asserts he will stay in Indianapolis, noting no large losses from fire and that he has invested to improve the property.
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Chicago
Chicago Herald
Louis Reibold
Bates House
Potter Palmer
Palmer House
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Europe
Palmer
Distress in Labrador and Newfoundland Reports
The government steamer Alert arrived with news of grip diphtheria and starvation across Labrador and the north and northwest coasts of Newfoundland. People are without food or clothing and nearly helpless from weakness.
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Labrador
Newfoundland
Gaaspe
Quebec
Alert
Election Tickets and Clean Ballots in Ward 18
E G Connelly urges election board oversight to prevent blotting on tickets. He cites precinct issues from the last election and argues the board should inspect ballots to ensure voters receive clean, unblurred ballots and to determine who caused any defacement.
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Ep. Sun
the Sun
Election Board
Connelly
Balloon ascent ends in drowning near Adriatic coast
At Rome on August 17 a balloon that rose from Macerata, capital of its province, drifted over the Adriatic. The aeronaut either fell or jumped from the car while over the water and drowned before rescue craft could reach him.
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Rome
Macerata
Adriatic
City Life Notes From The County Court
Ray Broadbent was sent to the grand jury for stealing pants from Gideon Agner at 178 H Washington st. Rev Father Alerding received the gold headed cane from St Michael's society after the St Joseph church fair which netted $600. Ada Freeman pleaded guilty to flower stealing in criminal court and was fined $1. others’ cases continued. Lilly Johnson to be furnished a pass to Baltimore and sent there. Thomas Peterson, claiming to fear hoboes, was jailed. he is a part time printer and drunk. Judge Brown reshapes the courtroom with an iron fenced jury area and wheels for the witness chair. Market notes discuss steel vs wire nails and a change in nail demand. Dr W B Fletcher opens a ward for alcohol and opium habits with 30 day treatment at 297 North Pennsylvania st.
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St. Michael’s Society
St. Joseph’s Church Fair
Father Alerding
Ada Freeman
Lilly Johnson
Baltimore
Thomas Peterson
Boboer
Wilson
Bates House
Brown
Circuit Court
Courts of Justice
D. C. Bereindthal
van- Camp Hardware Company
SUN
Sss
One Brainy Woman Mrs Virginia Meredith and Her World Fair Ties
Virginia Meredith, Indiana born, long active in farm life and women’s clubs, is discussed as a candidate for the livestock department’s superintendency at the World’s Fair. She chairs farm enterprises near Cambridge City, writes on agriculture, and leads the Helen Hunt club while supporting women’s education and corporate ventures. Her lineage includes Cromwellian ancestry and Iron Brigade ties through her late husband’s family.
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Virginia Meredith
Indiana
The
Chicago Post
Virginia Claypool Meredith
Cambridge City
Ind
Meredith
Helen Hunt Club
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Indianapolis
Indiana State Commercial College Examinations
Vote Looms for Col. Vannort as Maryland GOP Nominee
Aug. 17 Baltimore The Maryland Republican convention nears and sentiment favors Col William J Vannort of Kent County as governor nominee. Frank Brown the Democratic candidate is a wealthy farmer. Vannort, a prominent eastern shore grower and vice president of the Maryland State Farmers Association, is a Union veteran and Farmers Alliance member. Brown leads Maryland Agricultural Association but not the Alliance.
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Baltimore
Wm. J. Vannost
Kent County
Frank Brown
Alliance
Col
Vannort
Maryland State Farmers’ Association
Farmers’ Alliance
Maryland Agricultural Association
Maryland Volunteers
Despondent wife attempts chloroform suicide at Missouri street
Mrs. Wd Maples, despondent over her husband’s workhouse sentence, poured chloroform on cotton in her room at 40 Missouri st. and passed out. Discovered by Mrs. Rosa Jones, she was saved by city dispensary doctors. She had threatened to harm her child but the threat did not result in fatal harm.
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Hersett
Wd. Maples
Missouri St
Rosa Jones
Mrs. Maples
Morrell
S. A. Morrell
H. Washington Sr
SUN
Novel attempt at death blanks man in Columbus housing
Ward Drinker Columbus Ohio August 17 John Peck lies in dangerous condition at his boarding house after he drank nearly a pint of ammonia following a rebuke from his wife over his drinking. He may die from the exposure and poisoning.
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Ward Drinker
Columbus
Ohio
John Peck
Mystery of Ja3i spring body identified as Gillert of St Louis
Coroner Manker notes near match between description of a man found in a spring at Hanna farm Ja3i and Fred Gillett of St. Louis. Gillett’s son had left home weeks earlier. the man at a Georgia Street boarding house disappeared days before the body’s discovery. Clothes to be sent for positive ID.
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Hanna Farm
Georgia St
Fred Gillett
St. Louis
Manker
Georgia At
Harrison and Blaine Split Over Nomination Prospects
Aug 17 report from New York states President Harrison has decided not to actively seek renomination yet may permit his name if party sentiment supports it. Clarkson and Elkins meetings prompted a strategy for Blaine and Harrison to withdraw the weaker candidate at the convention. Public reaction and party leaders await the outcome.
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Harrison
Messrs
Clarkson and
Elkins
Caps
Halford
Clarkson
Elkina
Blaine
Rank corruption probe in Baltimore elections
Civil-service commissioner Roosevelt's inquiry into alleged undue influence by US officials on Baltimore's April primary results has been presented to President and Cabinet. The report favors 25 federal office-holders for reinstatement while clearing internal revenue and customs, but finds marshal and post office offices used to sway the outcome.
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Civil-service
Roosevelt
United States
Baltimore
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Collector's Office
Customs House
Marshal’s Office
Post Office
Board of Public Works Adopts Street Improvement Measures
The Board of public works approved sidewalk and street upgrades, including east sidewalks on Oriole street, from Lincoln lane to the second alley north, and bids for St Charles street, and several alleys. Contracts awarded include a paving bid on first alley north of Michigan street, and other asphalt and brick projects. Petitions filed for Holloway avenue grading and gravelling, and a track crossing request referred to the city engineer. A protest against brick paving on Irwin street south side was noted, with only the north side to be paved.
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Board of Public Works
Oriole-st
Lincoln-lane
St. Charles-st
Henry Clay
Georgia St
Meridian St
McCrea
Fulmer & Seibert
Browder & Shorar
John Greene
Michigan-st
Meridian
Tllinois-st
Stevens-st
Virginia-ave
East-st
Greer-st
McCarty-st
Pennsylvania-st
Fifth-st
Holloway-ave
F. Prange
Davidson-st
Irwin-st
Peru-st
Collage-ave
Dr J B Clemens accused of Memphis banker robbery
A young physician Dr J B Clemens faces charges in a Memphis banker Frayser robbery last week. The report also mentions Lum Out a Chicago laundry Sunday school organizer facing boycotts by countrymen, and a balloon ascent by Prof King and a married couple in Denver ending with a near fatal fall. Antonio Carrasco bandit chief reportedly went to a San Antonio fandango. a deputy sheriff was slain while attempting arrest and Carrasco escaped. Two others, Mike Weitzel Otis Johnson and Mary Ballantine, were atop a Texas City caboose Sunday where a fight left Weitzel disemboweled and Ballantine severely wounded. both expected to die.
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Frayser
Memphis
Lum
Chicago
Prof. King
Denver
Antonio Carrasco
San Antonio
Tex
Carrasco
Mike Weitzel
Otis Johnson
Mary Ballantine
Texas City
Johnson
Weitzel
Camp Gray Faces Sullivan Backed by Democratic Group
An officer of Camp Gray describes a campaign to defeat Sullivan, citing neglect of recognition for the group and alleging a two thirds vote to oppose the nominating slate. The piece notes internal complaints, a mayoral response, and hints at rival Republican press plans backed by Ohio capital to launch an afternoon eight page paper at two cents, aiming for 10,000 daily circulation.
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Mercer
Weekly Gazette
Mat. Cummings
Dan Grubbs
Ohio Capital
Moment of courage to help mother in city car rush
An anxious man assists a mother who boards a moving electric car with her two children. She entrusts the baby to him while she hurries aboard, the hat falls, delays occur, and the man nearly panics at the thought of an unknown infant alone. The mother exits far away, then returns for the reunion, a scene that tugs at the heart.
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Washington and
Illinois-sts
Old Hutch Drives Grain Market Turbulence on Monday
The grain market collapsed after last week’s forecast, with wheat spiking from 1.03 to 1.1849 then sliding back as traders expected. Rumors blame Old Hutch for the volatility, claiming he profited immensely while others hesitated. Corn remains steady with similar prices to prior quotes.
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Hutch
Found Hanging on Beach After Boat Gallows in New Jersey
Aug 17. At 9 am a 17 year old boy was found hanged on the beach. A fisherman's boat served as a temporary gallows with twine around the neck. The victim tied to the boat then lowered himself to the sand. A plain handkerchief with initials T. W. may identify him.
Notable Indianapolis figure Richard H. Smith dies in San Francisco accident
Richard H. Smith, a beloved Indianapolis bookkeeper and secret society member, died after a truck accident in San Francisco. His arm required amputation before his death following a week of pain. He leaves five brothers, four sisters, and a widowed mother. Funeral is Tuesday afternoon at 1120 N Delaware. lodge members and fraternal groups will attend. Smith belonged to P K P divisions, Elk Lodge, Ancient Landmark Masons, and Capital City K P. He had recently traveled to Denver and Portland before visiting San Francisco.
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Richard H. Smith
Clark
St. Louis
San Francisco
Delaware St
Ancient Landmark Lodge of Masons
Capital City Lodge
Mayor refuses to try Gaul liquor case in police court
Attorney Merrill Moores appeared for Siloenist Fred Gaul in a liquor without license case in police court Monday. Due to absent witnesses a Continuation was granted. Mayor Sullivan stated he would not try the case and would send it to any venue the defense preferred, while the defense insisted no venue change was needed.
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Sullivan
Merrill Moores
Ex Gov Stone Sees No Danger From Alliance in Kentucky
Ex Governor Stone says the newly elected Kentucky legislature is mostly farmers and few third party men. He doubts serious danger to democracy from the Alliance movement, while criticizing some leaders as opportunists who shifted between parties to seek office.
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Animad
Washington
Stone
Kentucky
Alliance
World News Gusts Prompting Global Smoke Signals
A snapshot of 19th century tremors includes Hippolyte’s cabinet resignations in ayI and distress among English iron workers. Reports recount a Wales rail wreck injuring seventeen and Newfoundland favoring free trade with the United States. A mix of social and political notes spans Europe.
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Wales
Newfoundland
United States
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Kennan
Russia
Europe
Berne
Switzerland
Chili
Wm. H. Smith
Canon Farrar
Westminster Abby
London
James Russell Lowell
Paris Eclair
William
Doomed Train Crash Kills Twelve Near Berne
Berne Aug 17 report of a horrific railway disaster at Zollikofen twenty miles north of the city. The Paris express collided with a waiting special train, wrecking the rear car and killing twelve passengers with many more injured. Several victims are American tourists. Cause unknown as details remain vague. The accident occurred about seven o'clock Monday morning.
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Berne
Zollikofen
Here
Paris
Chicks Killed by Railroad Men Sparks Legal Shuffle
Big Four railroad officials I A Peck and A G Wells led a prairie chicken hunt in Illinois producing about eighty carcasses. Law officers delayed actions, men posted bail then returned home, believing game laws not in effect. Pecks finances denied $50 bail claims, while 80 carcasses rot on the prairie awaiting legal action. In separate note, grocer S A Morrell vanished taking funds. creditors seized stock and his wife describes ongoing efforts to rebuild business amid debts.
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I. A. Peck
A. G. Wells
Illinois
Danville
The
Law
Peck
Wells
Associated Press
Escape from prison by three burglars shocks Jackson
John Rourke Edward Huntley and John Davis all serving long terms for burglary escaped from prison Sunday afternoon during guard changes. They allegedly used a ladder and rope to slip away in Jackson Michigan.
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Mich
John Rourke
Edward Huntley
John Davis
Indiana forecast: warm and showers across region
For Indiana, forecasts show scattered showers with continued warm weather. In Indianapolis and vicinity, the 24 hour period ending 8 a m August 18 1891 is expected to be warm and cloudy with occasional rains and nearly stationary temperatures.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Great Races and Pennant Hopes Feature Sporting Life
A collage of scores and reports from Paris to New York dominate this issue. Milestones include Nelson’s mile in 2:10 at Independence Missouri, Gray and Kinsely breaking a 10 mile cycling record, and multiple baseball results with Cincinnati, St. Louis, Louisville, Columbus, and Chicago teams in action. Boxing, boxing final slated Aug 28, and pennant chatter from Anson, Day, and Prince.
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Nelson
Independence
New York
Amos Rusie
John T. Brush
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Columbus
Morris Park
Annie
Alonzo
Terrifier
Reckon
Riot
Cynosure
Powers
Gray and Kinsely
Chicago
Athletics
Washington
Milwaukee
Kel
Boston
Cam
Billy Casey
Bob Air
Reveal
Tom Carl
Lorenzo
Yo Tambien
Lakeview
Hawthorne
Matilda
Joe Carter
Nero
Ivanhoe
Tom King
Henry Wright
Phillies
Anson
Day
New York Giants
Prince
Brooklyn
Gumbert
Merritt
Lovett
Daily
Rusie
Buckley
Rhines
Keenan
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Esper
Clements
Baldwi
Miller
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