Evansville’s Big Encampment and Hoosier News At Large
A sweeping roundup of local happenings across Indiana towns. Mentone, Galveston, Huntington, Fort Wayne, and Evansville report civic changes, crimes, weather, and social events. Notable items include oil line rumors, new city editors, battles over electric wires, a balloon accident, refinery and distillery activity, and a sprawling chain of intercity excursions among Elkhart, South Bend, Goshen, Michigan City, and Lake Manitou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentone
Goshen
Texas
Clay County
Mitchell
Galveston
James Grimes
Michigan City
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Hartford City
Huntington
City Life and Court Actions in Local News
Divorce petition filed by G Lietella Emmons against I Emmons on grounds of failure to provide. A conductor from St Louis was killed in East St Louis Tuesday. Diphtheria cases rise by seven in three days, concentrated in southwest. Margaret Benson sues S W Brice and John Carriger for 5000 for improper loan of 4009 of her funds. Rumor claims Dr L A Grenier's ex-wife pursued money related fraud in Buffalo. Grenier denies. Five people involved in a 7 pm incident at a storage house of Indianapolis Lounge Co and Central Transfer Co. loss 300 to 400 suspected incendiary. President Holmes cites lack of material delaying Citizens Co lines extensions. large supply on order and work to resume. Councilman Kelley denies opposing probe of electric light contract per News report.
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Jacob Riley
Greensburg
Lon Kidmore
Madison
Seymour
John Clark
Anderson Luther Delpa
Tina Stabler
Shinley Bedford
Independence
Cal
Homer Leib
New Street Railroad
Evansville
Camp Gray
Linck
Emerald Zouaves
Columbus
New
N. Vernona
City Health Board
U. S
Old Settlers
Georgetown
Glanders
Harges
Tity
Indiana
South
Elkhart
South Bend
Goshen
Pell Mellon
Lake Manitou
Warsaw
Nappanee
Michigan City
G. Lietella Emmons
I. ¥. Emons
al Kise
Ani
St. L
East St. Louis
Margaret A. Benson
S. W. Brice
John J. Carriger
Dr. L. A. Grenier
Buffalo
Indianapolis Lounge
Central Transfer Company
Holmes
Citizens’ Company
the Sentinel
Kelley
Indianopolis Highway Deal Sparks Newspaper Scandal
In Indianapolis a disputed highway repair contract pits two bidders with one seeking 22 1/2 per foot and another 5 less. The city rescinded and awarded to the higher bidder amid accusations of favoritism. A Chicago telegram notes a man hunting for a runaway wife. Florence M Adkinson sues for support from her husband, naming partners and the railroad as co-defendants in a $2,000 claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
White River
Benjamin
Isaac
Washington
Johncnew
John Cuew
Johu
Johncnen
Far
Johnenen
Florence M. Adkinson
W. P. Adkinson
I. L. Klingensmith
J., N. A. & C. Railroad
Brice Heads West as Blaine Fights for Control
In New York Aug 22 Cal Brice departs on a western tour visiting Toledo and towns in Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Wisconsin. Democratic tensions swirl at headquarters as Scott’s health is questioned and Quay plans to muzzle Blaine amid opposition to his trust stance. Blaine’s Maine speech shocks the national committee and signals a challenge to the canvass plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cal. Brice
Toledo
Towa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Scott
Gorman
Long Branch
Eric
Brice
Quay
Blaine
Knight
National Committee
Maine
BASE BALL NOTES REPORTS MIXED RESULTS AND A GAS LIGHT EXPERIMENT
The article covers Tuesday results: Kansas City beat Baltimore 6 to 4 and St. Louis shut out Brooklyn 7 to 0. Sutcliffe had three hits. umpire Daniels praised but Capt Hanlon faced a possible fine. Topics include grounds conditions, Hoosiers’ malaria atmosphere, Shomberg returning to Indianapolis business, and the Hoosiers’ travel plans. It notes Schoeneck’s debut and potential usefulness, plus a gas light experiment at Athletic park with plans for sixteen gas pipes and a Chicago game. New York eyes the idea as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Baltimore
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Sutcliffe
the Sentinel
Chisazo Ail
Hanlon
Daniels
Detroit
Chuck
Shomberg
Indianapolis
John Scudder
Oliost
Pittsburg
Chicagos
Schoeneck
Athletic Park
Chicago
New York
Death Notice for James C. Yohn at 7 months past seven
James C. Yohn died at 5 30 Monday morning at the family residence 206 North Delaware aged 7 months and 3 days The funeral will be from the late residence corner Delaware and Vermont streets Wednesday August 22 at 3 o clock p m Friends invited
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Yoen
James C. Yohn
Delaware
Dela Ware
Vermont-sts
Harvest Excursions From Route 1 to Midwest States
Four excursions via the 1, B and W route on Sept 11 and 25 Oct 9 and 23 travel to Kansas Nebraska north western Iowa Minnesota and Dakota at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid thirty days. For information contact George Butler general agent 1 B. and W railroad No 138 South Illinois street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
George Butler
1. B. & W Railway
South Illinois-st
Wrest
Bloomington
Peoria
Missouri River
Denvile
Chidago
Springfield
Columbus
Ohio
Urbana
Bellefontaine
Kenton
Tiff
Sandusky
South Ellinois Street
Union Depot
Indianapolis
Summer picnics and thunder showers in sylvan bowers
Summer picnics unfold in sylvan bowers with finery threatened by sudden thunder showers. Rubber Goods of all kinds, grades, qualities and prices. Our great cut price sale continues throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Bowers
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City Life
Leslie BR. Ferguson
Lieut
Eliott
Central Station
Lottie James
Lottie Lydell
James
Michigan
Gquay
Wronksday
California
Swinn & Krags
N.Y
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Limburg
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Goa
Concord Sig
Cantelopes
HBC
Lextra
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Alaska
Piltshure Chronicle
Bamberger
Indianapolis National Bank
United States Depository
Oddfellows’ Hall
W. Georgie
Cod
Delaware-st
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Halston & Bealston
KUG Store
Windsor Place
Woodruff Place
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Mississippi
Elizabeth
Smith-st. OR
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
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Ala- Dama
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SUN Office
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Base Ball Park
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A.B. Meyer & CO
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Mall
Avery Lal Lal
Albert Gall’s
Albert Gall
Wargy
Soococes Socceso Escsoses
C. H. Smith
Washington Street
Siersdorfer's
West Washington ST
L. Siersdorfer
E. Washington
Vance
Major Taylor's
East Washington Street
Short
Au, C. J. Rasch
Fashington Street
Travelers’ Register
Cinginnatil Hamilton & Daytor
Pullman
Cincinnati
Ilinois St
Kentucky-ve
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Fisa Gel Agtc
H &L RB
Hartburn
Marshall G. Woods & Co
Meridian St
Dianapolis
Louis Reibold
Tr. Guillet
Massachusetts Agve
C. G. McComb
T. Gillet
Bradley, Holton & Co
Washington St
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