Capitol Beauties From Indiana Office Clerks Feature
A humorous profile of Indiana state offices highlights deputy clerks and officials as handsome, witty, and capable. Portraits range from Deputy-Secretary Young to Clerk Thurber, with notes on temperament, backgrounds, and personal quirks across the state building in Indianapolis.
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Capitol
Indiana
Ofice
State Building
Secretary of State
Enling
Young
Isok
Peraia
Crown Point
Lake County
Charles Thurber
Adele Aus der Ohe
Johnny
Republican Club
State Secretary’s
W. M. Lewis
Indianapolis
C. A. Bookwalter
State Printing Board
Fort Warne
J. H. Sonntag, Jr
Havce
J. A. Kellogg
John
Kellogg
Evansville
Barkis
Willin
Auditor of State
Henry Read
D. G. Aiken
Oln W. Coons
Coons
Aristmas Turkey
Rate War Sparks New Chicago Trip Fare Cut
Pennsylvania and Big Four rail lines announce a temporary reduced round trip fare to Chicago at four dollars with Aug 21 22 28 and 24 travel days. Agents deny knowledge of the move as officials acknowledge a price battle aimed at attracting riders amid rivals and confusion over the new service.
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Pennsylvania
Big Four
Chicago
Pittsburg
Girard
The
Monon
SUN
Milwaukee
Martin
Fall fashion hints revive fall wear trends
The article previews autumn styles emphasizing quieter color in gentlemen’s neckwear, extensive red accents in hat and dress trimming, and simpler designs with less drapery. It highlights the Vanderbilt coat name, green hues like bottle and absinthe shades, and street gowns trimmed with astrakan or black Persian lamb.
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Vanderbilt
Vanderbits
Lincoln
Big 4 offers low price trips to Chicago and Milwaukee
An advertisement promotes Chicago round trip tickets tomorrow and the 20th for $4 and Milwaukee round trip for £6 with a stay allowed until September 30. The terse note promises more pleasure for less money. H. Martin, D, P, A.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
H. Martin
Nine Die In Fire At Seventh Avenue Tenement
A five story tenement at 305 Seventh Avenue in New York burned early Monday morning trapping nine occupants. Fire officials list victims including William Haman 80 Nellis Grochen 20 Mary Wales 1 Jane Water 4 Thomas Wales 2 Bertha Lusling 4 Wr Mesa 47 James Jeffery 55 and an unknown woman.
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New York
Seventh-ave
Wm.g. Harman
Nellis Grotchen
Mary Wales
Jane Water
Thos
Wales
Tyro
Bertha Lusling
Wr. Mesa
James Jeffery
Great Indiana Memorial Day Preparations Begin In Indianapolis
Early Monday morning Indianapolis prepared for a grand memorial rite for Indiana’s fallen soldiers. Flags banners and streamers adorn the city as G A R members deck the monument site. A 40 foot platform and canopy are built for speakers as streets must stay clear for the planned parade. President Harrison and party are expected August 21 with Gov Hovey and Secretary Halford confirming the visit. Orphans from the soldiers home invited to witness the corner stone laying and D H Baldwin to provide a piano for the camp fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ead
G. A. R. Poste
Dsama
National
Cobra
Ferth
Denison House
Miss Hammond
Greencasile
Langsdale
The
Monument Commission
Hovey
Halford
Harrison
Cincinnati
Jerry Rusk
D. H. Baldwin
Engaged by Cable The Romance of August Erbrich
August Erbrich, agent for Crescent Brewing in Aurora, arranged marriage after meeting a Berlinborn young lady a year earlier. The match was set for June 18x and confirmed via the Mackay Bennett Atlantic cable. Mrs Erbrich remained ill but not seriously ill, and the bride is expected in October.
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August Erbrich
Crescent Brewing Company
Aurora
Dillson
Erbrich
Berlin
Last Day at Bethany Camp Ends Year on Sunday
Sunday marked Bethany camp's final day for the year with 3B. B. Tyler speaking on "The creed of Christianity." The Lord's supper was observed with President Benton of Butler University presiding, followed by L. H. Stine delivering an evening sermon. Monday will be devoted to saying goodbye.
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Bethany
B. Tyler
Benton
Butler University
L. H. Stine
Edmondson Optical Association Invites Vision Tests
The opticians of the Edmondson Optical Association offer scientific ocular tests of all defective visions and make spectacles to order at low prices. They advertise that their opticians use no drugs and invite people to have a test at 28 EB Washington St.
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Opticians
Edmondson Optical Association
Washinegton St
The Old Ticket Man Denny and the Bowls Clash
In a city conversation a Republican central committee member outlines Denny’s strong position as the liquor faction presses for Norton’s renomination. The talk centers on Denny’s police record and his party loyalty, with Bowles and Gerrner’s renomination dynamics tied to liquor influence and court workloads.
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Denny
Caleb Scudder Denny
James G. Blaine
Chicago
City Central Committee
Edenharter
Conduitt
Sullivan
Pierse Norton
Mitchell
Edenbarter
Danny
Grubbs
Meyor
Renny
Louisa Gar Elopes and Ends in Strata
One of the belles of prewar Richmond society, Louise Gar daughter of Captain Gas, eloped with her father's head waiter after a New York broker affair. Her enraged father allegedly died after securing his wealth to prevent her return. Now called Mrs. Nevins, she lives ten miles down the coast with two children, once rich, still refined but poor.
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Louise Gar
Capt
Gas
Richmond
Indianapolis
New York
Egypt
Sseailante
Egyrit
Nile
Chervish
Orient
Heaven
Enctishmar
Corvish
Allah
God
Turkey
Persia
Hindustan
Central Asia
Derviehes
Igckal
Ali
England
End of the ERCGPH News Highlights and Court Tangles
New York reports sheriff Flack faces Monday legal trouble as a divorce case looms likely forcing a court appearance. In Pennsylvania a local pistol owner claims the Terry Broderick duel pistols belong to T A Sweeny. In San Francisco Justice Field denies a Sun story about feud trouble and Terry's attack. 2000 attend Tomlinson Hall for Murphy event as Mayor Denny opens remarks.
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New York
Flack
Bin
Rraping
T. A. Sweeny
Ban Francisco
Justice Field
Sun Saturday
Terry
Nagie
Murphy Tenperaance
Tomlinson Hall
Murphy
Clark Wilson
Denny
Stenographers convention to be held in city
Mayor Denny stated he would decide suits against the Consumers gas trust to compel extension of mains in ward 21. Attorney-general Miller, in city for weeks, left for Washington Sunday night and will return with President Harrigan and John B. Blum on Aug 22.
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Denny
W. H. Fisher
Ft. W
Whitewater
Muncie
Big Four
Harrison
Brookville
Palmer Block
Illinois
Maryland
Itc
Deadly Dervishes and the War in Egypt
A turbulent account of the Egyptian dervishes in conflict with British forces. The piece describes their fanaticism, practices, belief system, and resilience, plus British efforts to suppress them and the broader political context. Also notes on Sunday saloon cases and local court actions.
The Meyer's Grind Crackdown on City Licenses
Mayor Monday condemned Calvinists failing to secure city licenses and began enforcement. J T Carra August Helm and Henry Springfeldt fined five dollars each for license delays, Gorman Steith fined twenty five dollars and costs for ignorance of the law. A mixed white and black group in a raid on a downtown bagnio faced the mayor's scrutiny and fines.
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Meyer
Denny
J. T. Carra
August Helm
Henry Springfeldt
Gorman Steith
Onas
Tennessee-st
Bagnio
Campbell
Macday
Arson Suspect Trancis Alphabet Seeks Court Mercy
Francis Alphabet Logan, charged with arson, withdrew his plea of not guilty in open court and asked mercy. He portrayed a troubled life from reform school to a lumber yard fire, claiming mental incapacity and pleading for a fair chance as the judge weighs sentence.
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Wil
Logan
Louisville
Ehoveler
Canada
Fumenré
Ivor
Dare
Bees turn deadly as mower provokes swarm
Aged farmer Mr Owens, an apiarist, lies dying after bees attack a mowing team in a meadow. The horses spooked by the swarm during a third pass near hive, with Owens dragging the mower to safety but severely stung. He may not survive.
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Pir.rows
Gamss Owens
Orvans
Owens
Amusements fill the week with varied shows
A busy week offers multiple entertainments. A Legal Wreeper begins Monday at the Park with George C. Morrin in the lead, a tame scenic piece suited for critics. Nellie Remond supports Silver Deck at English's Thursday and Friday, while Michael Strogoff opens Wednesday at the Grand with lavish scenery. Havarly Cleveland minstrels perform Saturday night at the Grand, promising a seat rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Morrin
Chureday
Thayer Comedy Company
Nellie Remond
Death of Dr. Reuben D. Robinson at 71
Dr. Reuben D. Robinson died at age 71 from a stroke near his home after a Francia Murph gospel temperance meeting. A Methodist minister for 45 years and a trustee of DePauw University, he is survived by his daughter Maud now married to Dr Frink, another daughter and two sons including Russall D. Robinson, a Journal reporter, and their spouses.
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Francia Murphy Gospel Temperance Meeting
Reuben D. Robinson
Corner North
New Jersey-sts
Robinson
Methodist Church
DePauw University
Maud
Frink
Russall D. Robinson
The
Journal
Republican city central committee sets Aug 27 primaries
The Indianapolis Republican Club rooms hosted a Saturday night meeting ordering primaries for selecting new committeemen and council candidates to be held August 27 at 8 o clock unless voters request a change. The new committee will fix the date of the city nominating convention and preliminarily indicates Sept 7 as the convention day.
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Republican City Central
Indianapolis
Republican Club
Fire destroys buildings at Chautauqua grounds
A disastrous fire at Chautauqua assembly grounds Saturday night originated in H. H. Otis' bookstore and spread to Samuel's optical rooms Hart's jewelry store two cottages and several smaller Barrainge. Loss estimated at $25,000.
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Chautaugula
ChauTauqua
N. Y
H. H. Otis
Samuel
Hart’s
Indiana Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area 1889
Fair and warmer conditions expected in most of Indiana with the exception of the northeast where temperatures remain steady. Indianapolis and vicinity forecast covers 24 hours ending 8 a m August 20 1889 with fair conditions and stable temperatures. Also notes Denman Thompson the noted actor reportedly lost 160000 at cards this summer leading to bankruptcy per New York special report August 19.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
New York
Denman Thompson
Quakers Rally Falls Short in Hoosier Clashes at Athletic Park
At Indianapolis Athletic Park on August 17 the Hoosiers and Quakers played a tense final in the series. Daily filled in on first for Hines as Bosworth’s squad edged Philadelphia 7 to 6 after a late surge, with Sommers delivering a key homer in the tenth and Denny driving in several runs. Glasscock, Getzein, and Bassett supplied steady hitting for the Quakers, while Thompson and Fogarty contributed crucial plays. The game featured tense moments, timely hits, and several baserunning blunders, ending in a Hoosier victory and standings update.
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Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Hoosiers
Quakers
Hines
Brosh
Geizein
Sommers
Buflinton
Clemente
Seery
Meyer
Glasscock
Farrar
Denny
Sullivan
Haliman
Sommera
Quaker Wood
Getzein
High Boundar
Hajlman
Daily
Meyers
Thompson
Meliencky
Buffinton
Bassett
Charley
Eed
Lesry
Capt. Glasscock
Kerry Denny
Clements
Quaker Mulvey
Bascett
Terror Clements
Fogarty
Hogarty
Curry
Farrey
Diamond
Mr. Buffinton
Wood
Hallman
Scerp
McGeachy
Murray
Short
Mulvey
Glasecock
al. Meyers
Con
Sullivan Septa
Thompeson
Andy Sommers
Quaker Thompson
Rascett
Burlinton
Woods
Hooks
Sommar
Mulvey- McGeachy
Basset
Hallimax
Thompson Slaws
Sara
Ank
Phillies
Philadelphia
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Nelsons
Posey
Kelson
Clarence Henning
Coon
Clarence
D. M. Geeting
Department of Public Instruction
Echoe
Gesling
John H. Sillette
Sillette
Val+paraigo
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City Life
James Wiley
John Hoffman
Frank O’brien
Hattie Georey
Arist
Charles McCarty
Samuel C. Brandon
Ed. Clark
Matthew Selb
Erancis
Phe
Andy Somemers
Baassetts
Cleveland
Boston
O’brien
Zimer
Radbourn
Ganzell
Lynch
Galvin
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Welch
Hwing
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