Lost and Found in Streetcars Reveals Honest and Curious Tales
In a Louisiana streetcar setting, conductors recount items found, from cash to bracelets, the treasure trove room overseen by Courtirman Mike Burns, and a dramatic incident where a passenger mistakenly grasps a gold watch instead of bracelets. The piece notes rules for unclaimed found items and a rare case of genuine dishonesty among employees.
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Supt. Lewis
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Louisiana St.affice
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Charley Woods
Woods
Tom George
Mike Burns
Massachusetts
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Louisiana St
Washington Wales Pushes Liquor Ban in Senate Restaurant
A Washington report notes Plumb seeks prohibition of all liquors in the senate restaurant amid brief discussion of a tariff bill. The deficit bill passes with amendments as politics over elections continues. Harrison nears 67th birthday at Cape May as Morgan remains in Congress. Reed validates a House quorum and approves a wage increase for government printing office staff to 1874 levels.
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Paar Tis
Harrison
Reed
Ream
Edmunds
Cape
Morgan
Mississippi
Congress
Chalaiere
House
Ae Reed
Government Printing Office
Scion of Nobility Abducted by Blackmail Scheme
Lennon, Aug. 19. A popular man about town, member of three clubs, vanished after it emerged his estate had been squandered years ago. He allegedly used blackmail to extract money from hundreds of prominent women, forcing a European trip as the alternative to punishment for his crimes.
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Bis
Lennon
Thas
Fande
Great Cyclone Devastates Muscat Amid Famine Fears
A private Muscat letter describes a cyclone that turned the town into a lake after 11.5 inches of rain in two days. Mud and collapsed houses buried many residents. The sultan's palace was damaged as Muscat, with about 60,000 very poor inhabitants, faced famine and feared cholera. Native and European craft suffered heavy losses.
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London
Ispl
Muscat
Oman
Catholicism Losing Ground in Ireland Prompt Vivid Alarm
Prominent Catholics here note with alarm that Catholicism is losing ground in Ireland due to wholesale emigration and constant agitation in southern Ireland. In the north Protestant dominance brings peace, while the south remains unsettled amid Catholic strength. Mrs. Della Stein, who shot Judge Stein of Hidalgo County in Reynor, Mexico, is captured after a dramatic escape that required cavalry intervention.
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Gore
Brownsville
Tex
Della Stein
Judge Stein
Hidalgo County
Reynor
Mexico
Three travelers murdered by bandits at Umbria convent
Rome reports word of a brutal murder at an Umbrian convent where three travelers were slain by bandits. No names or further details are provided. The item sits among Sporting Life notes and assorted society items from August.
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Rome
Umbria
Cowardly Whipping of Streetcar Driver Sparks Chase
A horse whip assault on a Washington streetcar driver led to a man fleeing toward Meridian Street, pursued by police. The assailant briefly eluded officers after climbing into a buggy, then disappeared around the corner while the confrontation drew a crowd.
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Washington St
Meridian St
Washington
Real Estate Shortage as Vacant Homes Hit City Demand
Real estate agents report an extreme shortage of vacant houses with many outside gas territory or in poor condition. Some say fewer than 300 empty homes remain despite new construction this summer. High rents keep many houses vacant, even as bulldog associations promote building on similar terms. The market shows strong demand for good housing. Cardinal Newman Funeral in Birmingham draws massive attendance. The service featured a catafalque, the cardinal's hat and candles, described as highly impressive.
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Lonpox
Cardinal Newman
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Young Girl Hurt by Rusty Nail in Washington Street
A young woman residing at 4c W Washington St was injured Tuesday after stepping on a rusty nail in route to work at the Van Camp pecking house. The wound threatens lockjaw and her condition is serious.
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Nath
Nora Whiting
Washington St
van Camp
The Big Talks Begun Farmers and Geologists Meet
Reports detail a joint meeting of farmers and geologists with 40 members in the state board of agriculture rooms. Dr Charles Bayssey presided as Prof T J Burrell discussed rot in Irish potatoes and bacteriail causes. Geologist Prof Dana, called Roxy by students, drew attention with anecdotes of glacial scratches and shrewd classroom tests.
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Heron
Indiana
Washington
Charles #. Bayssey
Lincoln
Nab
T. J. Burrell
Burrell
Halste
New Brunswick
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New Jersey
Pammel
Iowa Agricultural College
C. M. Waed
Ohio
Feats and Findings At Geological Society Meeting
The American Geological Society met in the senate chamber. Prof Winchell chaired as fellows were elected including Barton Chance Laflamme Lindahl and Rice. Papers on Appomattox formation Redona phosphate and agricultural entomology were read.
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Senate Chamber
Winchell
University of Michigan
Claypool
Akron
Stevenson
University of New York
Harlem
Association
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B. S
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H. M. Chance
MM. D
Philadelphia
G. Hambach
Washington Aniversity
St. Louis
C. BR
Laval
Quebec
L. M. Lamba
Ottawa
Frank Leverett
Wisconsin
D. H. J. Lindahl
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Illinois
W. Lendareen
United States Survey
Peter McKellar
Fort William
Canada
W. 8. Potter
E. M. Washington University
St. Louia
Wm. M. Rice
Wealayan University
Safford
Lagrange
Appomattox
C. H. Aitchcock
Dartmouth College
Redona
Carabian Sea
England
Sugar industry papers at agricultural society meeting
Prof. C P Gilatte opened with experiments on arenites while Prof Wie ley presented a study on promoting sugar production through experiment stations. Mr Wiley warned capitalists against a bias toward sugar and cited the Yazoo Mississippi river threat to crops. Other papers covered silage versus dry fodder and tillage. A Washington delegation formed a stern impression at the gathering. The reception by Prof Newcomb’s family featured a witty exchange about reunion frequency.
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C. P. Gilatte
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Wieley
National Department
Washington
Wiley
BF. Ladd
J. B. Sanborn
Single Tax Movement Eyes George for Congress Nomination
New York August 19 The national convention of Single-tax clubs will open at Cooper Union Sept 2 with 26 states represented and 400 to 500 delegates. Henry George will be welcomed on his return from abroad where he lectured on single tax and free trade. The movement backs a free trade line and may seek George as a Democratic congressman from New York.
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Ancon
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Axtell
Cal McCarthy
Frankie McHugh
Cincinnati
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Forerunner
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Carnot
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Sanders
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Brighton Beach
Anson
Tomney
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Louisville
Ward
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Menory Georges Hay
Congress
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Hary George
Mr. George
Australia
George
Temmany
Pennsylvania
President and Quay to clash over election bill
Washington reports indicate a likely confrontation between the president and Senator Quay over the Lodge election bill. The president intends to push passage and will oppose opposition. In unrelated news, a large three story dairy house south of Brightwood burned at 1 am Tuesday. The barn measured about 100 by 60 feet, with little stock present and losses including a $209 horse and $1,000 in farm implements, insured.
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Washington
Quay
Harned
K. Fletcher
Brightwood
Barr
Beetle Plague Devastates Rigaon District Crops
From Moscow dated August 19 a severe beetle outbreak in the Rigaon district swarms dense enough to obscure the sun. The pests are destroying all green vegetation and threaten complete crop failure with no wheat or corn harvest in the district.
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Russia
Moscow
Rigaon
Indianapolis Weather Summary for August 20 1890
Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity over the next 24 hours predicts fair weather early, with showers developing toward the evening. Cooler conditions expected on Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Vicinity
Pinkerton caravan heads to Buffalo and Albany
Report reaches Indianapolis Tuesday that Bob Watson a rearward brakeman shot and killed Bill David 800 8 fireman at Terre Haute. Dr Louis Runnelle acquitted by Mayor Sullivan after Health Officer Crane filed an affidavit for failing to report a scarlet fever case. William Barney janitor of Hubbard block declared insane and roaming the building denying theft. The Ranch King drew crowds at the Park as Rolando Remando follows. Westside talks annexation with Commercial club officials while town board asks attorneys to explain city government gains.
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Pinkerton
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Albany
Bob Watson
Bill David
Terra Haute
Louis Runnelle
Crane
Health Board
Sulivan
van Vorhis & Spencer
Bargain Shoe Sale Ad Across Buffalo Skeea House
A compact sale notice urges shoppers to follow the crowd for unheard of prices on shoes. It promises solid warranted footwear and mentions Wash-It Buffalo Skeea House as the source location for discounts and availability.
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Buffalo
Bitter clash looming between fre central and Traf strikers
Buffalo dispatches report secret talks among Powderly Webb and railroad chiefs about arbitration, with a looming general railroad strike. Discharges blamed on Knights of Labor spark tensions. observers warn a strike rivaling 1877 could paralyze lines from Boston to Cleveland. Webbs vow to shut down cars threatens widespread disruption.
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Howard
Wilkinson
Sweeney
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Dwyer
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Councilman McG Attends as Big Four Switch Quarrel Sparks Debate
Councilman Bob McG signals his first attendance in weeks and questions the renown Big Four railroad crossing. McGill opposes sending the matter to Yon tzs committee and favors refer to the railroad president. Yontz Wooller refuse to join the committee while the ordinance passes over objections. The session then focuses on city taxables totaling 55,266,055 with 24,149 polls.
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Bob McG
Yoniza
Hicklin
Big Four Railroad Company
Tennesse-st
McGil
Big Four Road
Yontz
Wooller
McGill
Auchor Taggart
Brill Charged With Whipping Wife At Home
W F Brill was arrested on a warrant from Justice Habich after allegedly whipping his wife with a chair Sunday night. Brill sustained a deep cut on her head during the incident.
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Justice Habich
CoUre Mtn
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Wire Whispers From a Distant Era News Capsule
A mixed wire summary reports Davis Dalton swimming a channel in 2314 hours, Dr. O Reilly noting Ireland received 1 million dollars from America over ten years, Samuel Jacobson robbed and shot in Irisco, the Lafayette statue reaching New York for a Lafayette Square installation, Chas Cole drunk in Racine injuring three, Henry Herecky found with diamonds on a New York ocean pier, Antonio Caprilli caught smuggling 300 Italian workers via barge office in New York.
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Greaner
Folkestein
Dr. O'Reilly
Detroit
America
Samuel Jacobson
Irisco
Lafayette
France
New York
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Chas
Cole
Racine
Wis
Henry Herecky
Howell
Antonio Caprilli
Big Four Route Excursion to Cincinnati August 28
Excursion to Cincinnati Saturday August 28 by Big Four Route costs 3.00 round trip includes admission to Moses Bondage in Egypt. Special train leaves Indianapolis 7:45 am and tickets return on all regular trains through August 26 inclusive.
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Cincinnati
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