No Signs of Strike Stirs Indianapolis Laundry Scene
The laundry girls deny any talk of a strike despite union and proprietor chatter. Ida Reyers, head of the union, says agitation stems from newspaper reports and central labor leaders, with no plan to strike unless arbitration fails. Laundry owners plan a Tuesday meeting to discuss demands and seek an amicable resolution.
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Indianapolis
Ida Keyers
SUN
Paige
Central Labor Union
Miss Reyers
Mother's Grief Drives Woman to Suicide Attempt
A 31 year old Indiana avenue woman, distressed by the death of their child, leaped into the canal at midnight but was rescued by two nearby colored men, Sam Dorsey and an unnamed helper. Her husband Sylvester Buck, who runs a confectionery at 60 Indiana Ave, explained the tragedy and that she has suffered severe grief and prior morphine use. He said she had followed by midnight departure, and the rescue prevented a fatal outcome.
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Indiana Ave
Canal
Sam Dorsey
Sylvester Buck
Sun
Buck
Michigan
Woodsts
Mentone
Ind
Prohibition Meet Names City Ticket in Court Corridor
The Anti-Drinkers gathered Monday night in the criminal court building corridor to nominate a city ticket. Delegates sat on stairs and in any available seats as they chose Pleasant J. Bond for Mayor Edward Buchanan for Clerk Wyman J. Beckett for Police Judge and a slate of councilmen including A W Hilliker S J Wilson W H Tice C W Oaks C T Cumback and B F Carter for council.
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O’connor
Court House
Michael
Criminal Court
No Quorum Marks City Council Meeting
The common council failed to meet quorum as eight members were present and 17 absent. Bilious Hicklin presided in Yontz's absence while adjournment halted the planned resolution probing the alleged salary grab. Robert McGill, a candidate for councilman at large, expressed apathy about his own campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilious Hicklin
Yontz
Robert McGill
City of Washington Retained at Quarantine Over Yellow Fever
The Ward line steamship City of Washington, arriving from Mexican ports and Havana, was held at quarantine for fumigation after reports of yellow fever in Vera Cruz. The city faced crowded hospitals and a rapid outbreak with many deaths in six weeks. One victim was J. J. Snowball, Wall Street merchant, en route to Cordoba to claim an estate, who succumbed after a one day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward Line
City of Washington
Havana
Vera Cruz
J. J
Snowball
Wall-st. Commission
Cordoba
Currency of Reporters and state board actions described
In Leeds on August 18 William Turner was hanged for the murder of 7 year old Barbara Waterhouse after the state board of equalization fired reporters and went into executive session over bankers postponements while awaiting pending supreme court test appeals. Turner protested his innocence to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
Leeds
William ‘Turner
Barbara Waterhouse
State Exposition Plans Highlighted by Kennedy Races
Arrangements for the state exposition push ahead with business leader help. The Kennedy brothers will stage two novel races daily with a string of thoroughbreds in multiple formats. Children’s day and extended fruit exhibits, plus improved racing purses and ring attractions, mark a bustling fair preview. In Hawthorn, Firenzi, Riley, and Longstreet duel over two miles for supremacy with $1,000 entry and 7,500 added. Belgrade reports Turkish troops clash with brigands after kidnapping French tourists.
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Board of Agriculture
Board of Trade
Bagley
Indianapolis
Kennedy Brothers
Middletown
Cavaco
Hawthonn
Firenzi
Riley
Longstreet
Spencer Springs outing and court actions fill county notes
A. M. Sweeney is away at Spencer Springs while John Davenport sues a railroad for 5000 in superior court after a July crossing collision. Local items include births, a teen theft case, a grand jury for cigars, a governor requisition for Isaac Parsons, a mayoral fine, counterfeit money case, driving over a walk, and police court motions. The Sun defends its stance in municipal fights as Labor Signal notes. A bar fight and parade of minor offenses surface, plus state officials’ accountability and a quiet Board of Trade session with wheat and corn prices. an electric car crowding and fare counts feature in daily transit chatter.
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A. M. Sweeney
Supreme Cart
Spencer Springs
John Davenport
Superior Court
W. B. Clarke
Jobn McPeak
Reisner
Pennsylvania St
State House
Isaac Parsons
Waslingtor
Daviess County
Lacrosse
Wis
Elizabeth Parsons
Susan Meiffel
Robert Smurth
Robert
Susan
J. A. McCloud
North Salen
Hendricks County
van Buren
Tis
McCloud
Charles Girton
Corrigan
Girton
Benjamin Gill
Driscoll
W. Indianapolis
Maropy
Hugh Jones
Alford
Link Franklin
Mississippi and
Seventh-sts
Gillieb Wachestetter
Matthews
Indiana
California
Board of Trade
Roy DePew
Fairview
Ninth St
Harry New Marries in Private New York Ceremony
Harry S. New, son of John G. New, United States consul general at London, wed Miss Catherine McLaen in a strictly private New York ceremony at Frank McKee’s residence. The couple plan to sail to London to visit New York’s father and return by early October. John T. Brush attended as guest amid rumors of the match’s origin on stage.
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New York City
Mr. New
John F. Brush
New York
Harry
New
John G. Naw
United States
London
Indianap
Olis Journal
Catherine McLaon
Kate Castleton
Faust
Frank McKee
Detroit
Miss McLaen
John T. Brush
Mostman House
Freight Trainmen Strike Delays L E W Freight Service
About five freight brake men and conductors on the L E and W railway quit Tuesday over pay. Passenger trains steady though many freight trains are tied up and Bradbury, the general manager, is away from the office. Officials seek to reach him and urge workers to resume until a settlement is reached. A strike voice questions the fairness of the demand while noting the dispute has dragged on for years.
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Bradbury
Iis
New Building for Commercial Club at Meridian Corner
The new Commercial club building at the Meridian and Pearl streets corner will cost about 150000 when completed and will be the finest of its kind. It will house reading rooms a library large reception rooms and a hall for private meetings. Construction starts in two weeks and will proceed quickly though full arrangements may not be ready until next spring. Saratoga Races: results show Racine Bolero and Belle of Orange among top finishers with times listed for each race.
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Commercial Club
Meridian and
Pearl Sis
Rapi
Henderson
Democratic State Central Committee
Cleveland
New York State
S. Meridian St
Maria
Kid
Cleveland— Ared
Fire razes Damon iron works and damages bridge
A blaze at Damons safe and iron works along the Charles River spreads to Cambridge hitting Kendall and Son machine works. An explosion in the nickel plating room causes the fire. Losses may reach about 100000 with damage to machinery, papers, and safes. The Charles River bridge safety is threatened.
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Boston
Damon
Damon’s Iron Works
Charles River
Cambridge
Kendall & Son
Damon’s Safe Works
Kendall & Sov
Eight-Year Term For Bank Cashier in Philadelphia
Charles Lawrence former cashier of the collapsed bank was sentenced by Judge Butler to eight years in the penitentiary and fined $100 plus costs for false entries. President Kennedy and Cashier Kennedy of the defunct Springburden bank, convicted of bank wrecking, were granted a stay of sentence until September.
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Philadelphia
Charles Lawrence
National Bank
Butler
United States Court
W. Kennedy
H. H. Kennedy
Springburden Bank
Unknown Men End Their Lives in Buffalo
Unknown man found hanged at park entrance in Borrago. A second unidentified man was found dead in his Carlton hotel room with a chloroform bottle and a telegram note to H. W. Smith Avoca N. . A robbery attack on Samuel White at White's Monsey left him battered but alive. assailants fled. Grand lodge of Odd-fellows opens annual session in Kingston opera house with about 800 delegates and a gala city decor.
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Borrago
Arly
Hotel Carlton
H. W. Smith
Avoca
White
Monsey
Samuel White
Drs. Barnes and
Macky
SUN
Emeston
Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd-fellows
Kingston Opera “House
John E. Kraft
W. R. Spooner
Connecticut
New Jersey
Wanamaker Discusses Pneumatic Tube Trial City Test
In Philadelphia an interview with Postmaster General Wanamaker explains pneumatic tube delivery tests. He notes Philadelphia chosen because a company president is a local friend and that St Louis will also host an experiment. Results are hoped soon.
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Wanny
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
St. Louis
Indiana Weather Forecast Warm and Showery Outlook
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. August 19 1892 call for warm fair weather with occasional increasing cloudiness in the afternoon or night and showers. Temperature remains nearly stationary.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Milwaukee exit reshapes Western Association sports scene
Features of Sporting Life reports Milwaukee out of the western association. Chicago signs Vickery and Schiver. many team moves including Canavan Carney Dwyer Seary to Milwaukee. The article notes battles, standings, and ownership shifts with Latonia races cited and Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad concluding.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Vickery
Schiver
Milwaukee Battery
Saratoga
Prince Royal
Los Angeles
Luella B
St. Louis
Tuesdey
Jack Phelps
Garfield Park
Ida Beeswing
Mary Sue
Lakeview
van Buren
Maggie Lebus
Osborne
P. J. Kelly
J. H. Drapar
Philadelphia
Mullane
Keenan
Young
Zimmer
Pittsburg
Kittridge
Hutchinson
King and Miller
Brooklyn
Elcorn
Clements
Henning
Terry
Daily
Cincinnati
John Brush
Association
Gillette
von der Ahe
Ue Bancroft
Col Ritter on Prohibition Party Outlook and Alliances
Capt Eli Ritter, a leading prohibitionist and attorney, explains the Prohibition Party's stance. He expects to gain some votes despite internal splits, criticizes Sullivan and Herod, and notes Republicans favor high license while Democrats avoid the issue. He cites farmers alliances likely influencing votes and recalls Ingalls on prohibition as pivotal.
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Eli Ritter
John P. St. John
Denny
Buch
Sullivan
Herod
Republican Party
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
TRE Coumemenhe Gavel
Ingalls
Michigan
Desperate Affray Leaves Four Wounded in Baltimore
In Marsh market Baltimore a desperate affray erupted early Tuesday in a disreputable house. Four men were desperately wounded and "backed to pieces" as knives were freely used. Several others wounded escaped and were later arrested. prognosis for the fallen is poor.
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Baltimore
Marsh Market
Whitechapel
President Harrison Leaves Shoreham for Jersey City
President Harrison accompanied by Secretary Halford Howard Cate of Indianapolis and Geo W Boyd general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad left Shoreham station at 8 30 Tuesday morning. On reaching Camden the special train will be taken around theY and placed in charge of Conductor Edward Prevose and will reach Jersey City at 12 45.
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Roward Cate
Rim
Cape May
Harrison
Amusements and theatre notes from the era
The item previews theatrical efforts at the Park and Grand Opera House with mentions of The Soap Bubble and Incog. It notes Hasselman publishing advance information for advertisers, praises artist Phister, and highlights Miss Gale from Indianapolis as a promising performer. Zalbott will not participate in the Grand production.
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Mr. Phister
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The
Park
Dickson
Ica
Miss Gale
Indianapolis
Grand Opera House
Fletcher's Sanitarium Ad Offers Limited Patient Coterie
An old newspaper notice advertises Fletcher's Sanitarium for nervous and mental diseases with a cap of thirty patients. It provides contact at No 207 North Pemerivani, urging readers to call or write for full information.
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Fletcher
North Pemerivani
Gruelle backed by Gompers in street car dispute
The Sentinel misrepresented the settlement of the street car men dispute. Ex-President Gruelle of the Central labor union was endorsed by President Gompers and national federation's president. Gompers praised Gruelle's actions and urged withdrawal of charges and reinstatement of the Motormen's union.
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Sentinel
Carmen
Gruelle
Central Labor Union
Gompers
National Federation
Mr. Gruelle
Jacksonville Fire Devastates City Dwellings and Hotels
A Tuesday blaze in Jacksonville Florida destroyed 50 dwellings and 3 business sites over six by two blocks. The Tremont hotel and other fine houses burned as a breeze helped the uncontrollable flames. Estimated loss exceeds 1 million dollars. In Shelbyville Mrs Mary Ann Hacker narrowly escaped death after a natural gas explosion. In Washington Senator In Galls cancels Europe trip due to wife illness.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Tremont
Shelbyville
Mary Ann Hacker
Win, Hacker
Hames
Martinsville memories and local hydropower debates 1864
A column recounts Martinsville Indiana history from a 1864 solar eclipse to early gas and water discoveries. It notes Capt Barnard and Ed Henderson promoting artesian wells and a sanitarium, plus a political yarn about Governor Blue Jeans and local civic pride amid street improvement disputes and Bailey’s charter interpretation affecting remonstrances.
Mississippi Senate Watch Expects Re-Election Push
Jackson Aug 18. Senators George and Walthall hold 3 legislative votes, three more than needed for election. Barksdale, sub-treasury candidate, has 380 votes with 50 in doubt. The sub-treasury plan has clearly died in Mississippi.
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Jackson
Mies
George and
Walthall
Barksdale
Sub-Treasury
Mississippi
World and War News Briefs From Global Affairs
The report notes Austria's preparations for a world fair, a British bank in Australia failing for 800000 dollars, and Germany facing wheat shortages. It covers labor unrest at Fourmies, riots in Paris with an anarchist gun incident, Balmaceda boosting army funding, China tensions with Western powers, and stray notes on rivers and prices.
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Italy
Austria
British Bank of Australia
Switzerland
Germany
God
M.lauer
Paris
Balmaceda
France
America
England
China
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Cameron
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Pesarra
J. B
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Kern
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Sporting Life
Hood
Col. Ritter
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Castor
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Washington
A. W. Johnson
Ottumwa
Iowa
Wheeler
Pelpy
WashIndon
State Department
Hasselman
Europe
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N. Meridian-st
Union Station
Wiliams
Morgan County
Capt. Barnard
Henry
Ehne
A. B Meyer & Co
Bailey
Engineer Mansfield
Board of Public Works
Mr. Bailey
Geo. Catterson
Massachusetts Ave
Ohio
Delawarest
Washington St
Alabama
Tennessee Ste
Soyman
Mansfield “O
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Tts
Wm. H. English
Circle St
Wo. H. English
Alvord-st
Algard St
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Wm. L. Elders
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