Wilful neglect questioned in gas trust extension ruling
Mayor Denny ruled against Consumers' Gas Trust in Heller v. Consumers' Gas Trust Co. for failing to extend mains. The decision hinges on whether wilful violation of the city ordinance requires evil intent or strict contract obligation. Judge Lamb set nominal fines of 1 and costs, with new-trial motion to be argued later.
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Denny
James Heller
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Frenzel
Tae Sun
Counsil
Treasury
Supreme Court
Dillon St
Dillon-st
Bat
Lamb
Danny
Controversy at Haughville festival ends with arrest warrants
Police hold warrants for Lawrence Howard Jobo McKenna Patrick Moore Thomas Gardner and Archie Lockwood on petit larceny charges. At a Saturday festival in Haughville a contested “popular” vote led to a brawl after the rammer used by voting workers was allegedly taken from Mulder’s rammer stand as Matty Lewis and Richard Welsh led the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Howard
Jobo McKenne
Patrick Moore
Thomas Gardner
Archie Lockwood
Petit Larceny
Matthew Lewis
Haughville
Mulder
Matty Lewis
Richard Welsh
Lewis King
Indiana Weather And Postmaster Appointment Notice
Weather outlook for Indiana foresees warmer fair conditions on Tuesday and a cooler milder day on Wednesday. Indianapolis forecast for 24 hours ending 6 am August 21 1839 remains fair. A servant girl famine report notes wages of 10 dollars per week for good workers in Milwaukee August 1. Postmaster appointed at Plymouth Indiana J W Sidus named to the plum post in Washington August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Milwaukie
Endiana Postolice
Washington
J. W. Sidus
Plymouth
Ind
City Life Prompts Patrols and Court Cases Across County
The report covers Parsley reporting horse theft after visiting his girl, a court dread on Martin Hanson’s jail transfer for forgery, and a string of local cases. It notes remonstrants against a stink factory, a trunk exorcism claim, wage dispute in Squire Judkin’s court, assault dismissal, and arrests for arson theft and concealed weapons. A race-tension remark follows about interracial disturbances near Columbia alley. Diamond gems, Comstock's, 28 E, Was.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Parsley
Nora
Jacob Burkhardt
Tenac T. Burron
Wm. Johnson
Martin Hanson
Merchants’ Bank
Patrick Coleman
L. Henry & Co
Messrs
Markey
Gaul
Gasper
Anna Heeney
Bright St
Lane
State House
Katharine Coffey
Squire Judkin
Dorman Davidson
Nathan Scott
Denny
Thornton
Francis Logan
Irvin
Bernard Riley
Truston Igoe
Frank Simmons
N. W. McDaniel
John Parker
Fred Kord
Clarence Scott
Scott
Priest
Moll Doty
Alice Saunders
Charles Baxter
Columbia-alley
Saunders
Baxter
Indiana Militiamen Prepare for Capitol Stone Ceremony
The article details preparations for laying a cornerstone in Indianapolis on August 22, 1889, commemorating Indiana’s dead soldiers and a key state event. It notes artist A. Youngblood inscribing the date, widespread decorations shaped like national colors, military tents, and the arrival plans for President Harrison and aides, with militia encampments and civic committees organizing the procession and reception.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
A. Youngblood
Smith
East Market Street
Befia
Griffin
State House
House of Representatives
Washington St
Capitol
Golden Dome
Ruckle
Homburg
Haskins
Anderson Post
W. R
Delaware
Illinois-sts
Langadale
Harrison
J. M. Rusk
Halford
D. M. Ransdell
Capt
Meredith
Cincinnati
City
Citizens’ Committee
Gov. Hovey
Union
Squire Smock
Gen. Carnahan
George S. Tanner
Monument Commission
Tominson Hall
Col. Zollinger
Monument Commission Rooms
New Denison House
Commission Rooms
Local Committees Report Donations and Arrangements
Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. Expenses of the various committees are computed at 3 000. Thus far 2 500 has been donated. J C Shaffer superintendent of a fast railway company has donated carriages for the presidential party Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Shaffer
Frast
Yancy Sues Over Coal Oil Inspector Appointments
Simon T. Yancy of Hancock county filed quo warranto proceedings against Nelson J. Hyde, named by State geologist Gorby for coal oil, mine and natural gas inspector posts. The dispute mirrors Collett vs Gorby, aims to settle who may appoint inspectors, with the case to be heard in circuit court and possibly before the state’s high court. The action involves Gov Howay, Attorney-general Michener, A C Harris, J H Gillette for the governor, and A J Beveridge for Yancy.
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Yancy
Simon T. Yancy
Hancock County
Howay
Nelson J. Hyde
Gorby
Collett
Busibees
Joes
Michener
A. C. Harris
J. H. Gillette
A. J. Beveridge
Yaney
Asphalt paving ordinances moved in city council
City council introduced two ordinances to lay Filbert vulcanite asphalt on Illinois street from Washington to Louisiana and on Court street from Pennsylvania to Delaware. Bids for Pennsylvania street asphalt ranged from $6.66 to $8.30 per front foot, with Western paving and supply company winning. Total projected cost about $10,500 with potential to reach $150,000 if similar projects pass.
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Yucatan
Illinoisat
Washington
Louisiana Str
Court St
Pennsyvania
Delaware
Dogherty Row
John Faehe
Spencer House
Volcey T. Malott
Pennsylvania-st
Western Paving and Supply Company
Mott, Taylor Paving Company
New York
Booth & Flinn
Pittsburg
Rochester
Vulcanite Paving Company
Western Company
Chicago
Supt
Shriver
Bombing at Piazza Colonna injures eight in crowd
A unknown party threw a bomb into a crowd near Piazza Colonna behind the deputies chambers on Monday evening, seriously injuring eight. Other items report a brewery boiler explosion killing eight, a missing coachman near Park Avenue with possible suicide, a possible train wrecking thwarted by farmers near Rome City, and Isaac Davis named postmaster at Greenfield Indiana.
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Rowe
Rome City
Ind
Grand Rapids & Indiana Road
Here
Secretary Windom Sets Three Week Vacation in New England
Washington secretary Windom begins a three week vacation in New England starting Monday. The gun boat Petrel passed tests Monday and will be accepted by the secretary of the navy. President Harrison plans a trip from Deer Park to Indianapolis Tuesday night with Jerry Rusk and Mr. Halford joining him westward. Assistant Secretary Buesey rules a dishonorable discharge from the army does not bar pension eligibility. Treasury says a Chinese merchant’s wife cannot be admitted if she is not exempt from the exclusion law. Watches and bargains advertised at Comstock 24 E. Wash.
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Windom
New England
Petrel
Secretary of the Navy
Harrison
Deer Park
Indianapolis
Jerry Rusk
Mr. Halford
Buesey
Treasury Department
Bers
Phases of Religion Haunts Campaign of a Marriage
New Jersey August 20. Legal proceedings opened after news of Dr Donovan of Elizabeth marrying Miss Guesie Simeon a wealthy Newark jeweler. Ceremony reportedly by a justice of the peace. Bride immediately went to a convent. husband to his father’s home. Bride’s father, a near millionaire, seeks support order. Donovan refuses contact.
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Nrwakk
N. J
Donovan
Elizabeth
Guesie Simeon
Bernhardt’s Late Hobbyer Damala Debacle in Paris
In New York Aug 20 M Damala husband of Sarah Bernhardt, who died Sunday, is remembered as a handsome but controversial figure. He claimed Greek noble status without proof, worked as a silk trader son, and pursued Mile. Lima Minalli, an opera singer, with rumors of marriage. A quarrel with Bernhardt arose in Oct 1881 over Lima, who accused Damala of deception. Bernhardt reportedly offered to buy Lima’s interest to sever the tie.
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New York
M. Damala
Sarah Bernhardt
Syria
Mile
Lima Minalli
Ibis
Bernhardt
Damala
Lims
Lima
Sarah
Marceilles
Aasha
Missionaries in China commented on by Wong Ching Foo
Wong Ching Foo, a noted Chinese journalist in New York, argues Lieut Wood is near the mark noting missionaries in China are a farce yet beneficial to both commerce and citizens at home. He says missionaries teach modern living and luxuries, sow discontent, and laments Catholic progress versus Protestant.
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New York
Wong Ching Foo
Lieut
Wood
China
Mikado
Japan
Mormonism Growing Causes Push To Stamp It Out
Rev Thomas Harrison known as the boy evangelist is dogged by a wealthy young lady who follows him and sends gifts. In Wheeling West Virginia officials say organized anti Mormon action will be undertaken as the movement grows across the state.
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New_York
Thos. Harrison
Wheeling
W. Va
Old Gabriel the Aged Man of Legend
The Journal reports on Old Gabriel claimed to be 145 to 150 years old. Doctor Hood cites evidence from Leonard's Journal and Father Sorrentine links place to Monterey in 1771. The piece contrasts him with Foreney a Hungarian 121, highlighting hygiene versus heavy tobacco and alcohol use.
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Gabriel
Wm. B. Clarke
Leonard
Medical Journal
Associated Press
New York Sun
Nagy Fereny
Foreney
Leipsic
Father Sorrentine
Salinas
Juniper Serra
Monterey
Hood
Early Evening Baseball Doubleheader Results
In a night game Boston edged New York 4 to 4 with 5 errors for Boston and 12 for New York. Batteries Clarkson Bennett Crane Ewing. Umpires McQuaids Knight. Philadelphia beat Washington 14 to 1 as Casey Shriver and Daly combined for offense. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3 with Bakley Zimmer Morris Carroll. Umpire Lynch.
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Boston
New York
Clarkson
Bennett
Crane
Ewing
McQuaids
Knight
Philadelphia
Washington
Casey
Shriver
Ferson
Daly
Curry
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Bakley
Zimmer
Morris
Carroll
Lynch
City council debates honor, funds, and labor day relief
Distaste for a city hall prank highlights council Monday night as the Soldiers' monument commission wins a $250 expense fund after debate. Reading clerk Toomey faces an uncertain rebuke for a K of L communication while gas inspectors are named. A potential candidate cites stink factors on East Street as annexation expands the ward by 60 acres and adds voters.
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Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Tomlinson Hall
Trusler
James T. Layman
Dan Ransdeil
Mike W. Toomey
K. of L
Lon McClelland
F. Gould
Cal. Hicklin
Toomey
Darnell
S. W. Hornaday
W. D. Griffin
Counccil
Georges Gimbel
Kelly
Vonre
North Side
EF. Raith & Sons
East-st
Belt Road
Fall Creek
Twenty-second St
Meidian
Tennessee-ats
Kissell
Miss Miriam Atkine Hair Incident at Caiiaco Court
In Caiiaco Aug 20 Miriam Atkine of Boonville Mo accused Willis Hardin of staring at her red hair and a passing blonde horse, calling him an insulting coward. Hardin claimed mis sighting of his brother in law’s white horse and apologized. Judge Prindiville discharged Hardin as Atkine withdrew her accusations. Hardin, a single Wheaton resident. Atkine visiting relatives in Caiiaco.
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Caiiaco
Miriam Atkine
Prindiville
Willis Hardin
Hardin
Miss Atkine
Wade
Misa Miriam
Wheaton
Miss Atkins
Boonville
Earthquake in Kummato Japan Kills Forty People
A steamer from Japan reports a July 28 earthquake at Kummato Japan with violent shocks and 100 square miles of ground fissures. Many houses collapsed and cattle perished. about 40 lives are lost. Residents slept outdoors after the first tremor to avoid a repeat event.
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San Francisco
Japan
Kummato
Provo Politician Arrested in Polygamy Probe
Five wives allegations touch Provo representative R Thurman, elected from the people's party. He pleaded not guilty, released on $1000 bond as grand jury action and trial draw close scrutiny in Salt Lake City reporting.
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Salt Lake City
R. Thurman
People’s Party
Provo
Here
Victoria Hodgent
Thurman
Dying of Starvation in Illinois Miners Feared Bloodshed
A Chicago Globe report from August details drastic conditions in Illinois mining districts. Starvation looms as sickening death tolls rise among children, while operators plan to reopen mines with non union labor amid feared violence. A separate dispatch mentions a well known politician receiving a Charley Foster message hinting at a senatorial bid. In Cincinnati an Indian patient named Old Gabriel is claimed to be 150 years old with documentary proof of age at Montgomery County Hospital.
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Globe
Illinois
Old Gabriel
San Francisco
Gabriel
Montgomery County Hospital
Great Rush at the Cyclorama Thursday Event
Admission is 25 cents with a ladies matinee and evening show. A free ticket offers one chance to win the beautiful music box on display in the exhibit window.
Hoosiers Blank Windy City as Andrews Stars in Indy Game
At Athletic Park Indianapolis on August 19 the Hoosiers beat Chicago 3 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Andrews led with a single and scored on Denny’s homer in the sixth, Sullivan added a run, and Williamson contributed key hits. Powers officiated, attendance about 1,000. Chicago’s Denny homered early but Indianapolis held on for the win.
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Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Glasscock
Denny
Jimmy Ryan
Lucky Borer
van Haltren
Duffy
Ane Fon
Anse
Ryan
Pfeffer
Sullivan
Pretty Daisy Clipper
Buckley
McGeachy
Nother Blank
Williamson
Boyle
Burts
Darling
McGrachy
Fly
Gumbert
Andrews
Guimbert
Anson
Bassett
Daffy
Burns
Burne
Aneon
Seery
Mr. Powers
Powers
Glasecock
Dudfy
Pfaffer
Mack
Windy
Chicago Gumbert
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