Frightful wreck at petroleum junction shocks travelers
A collision between a passenger and freight train near Petroleum Junction killed the engineer and both firemen, with a passenger dying on the track. Two doctors left Parkersburg after the noon report as messengers and officials assessed the scene and the fatalities. Local reports described dying passengers on the rails and meager telegraph details as investigators began to piece together the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fray
Stent
Great Wen
Enthusiastic Veterans Celebrate Campfire at Tomlinson Hall
Enthusiastic veterans and townsfolk filled Tomlinson Hall for a grand campfire event on a day of formal ceremonies. Speakers included Hon. S. B. Voyles, Gen. Jasper Packard, Col. J. N. Walker, and President Harrison, with songs by Laura McManus and Zelda Seguin Wallace. The program featured a prayer, poems, and a Star Spangled Banner finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Travia
H. J. Talbot
B. Voyles
Salem
Kate Hammond
Danist Weagh
Tipton
Jasper Packard
New Albany
Laura McManus
Soto
N. Walker
Harrison
Travis
Harriison
Ming Hamimord
Five Fatally Burned By Explosion In Coal Shaft
EcRANTON Pa Aug 22 Spl 1 General Mine superintendent Andrew Nicoll and four workmen were fatally burned by gas explosion in No 3 shaft at Olyphant Thursday morning. Fleming gets there Wheeling Aug 23 Spl The gubernatorial investigation committee is nearing completion and is expected to report in favor of Fleming Democrat for governor. Mace War Charleston Aug 23 Spl A trace war is reported from Mt Pleasant. The governor has ordered the militia to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecranton
Andrew Nicoll
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
Olyphant
Fleming
Wheeling
W. Va
Gubernatorial Investigation Committee
Charleston
S. C
Mt. Pleasant
Hazardous and Odd Incidents Hit City Headlines
A chaotic Friday brings a string of injuries and misfortunes from Washington street to state house steps. Jhaisa Myers was knocked down by a horse, and Chas. McCarty paid $10 fine for selling liquor. Ancli Thomas broke a wrist on the state house stairs, while Frank Dickert’s home faced a burglary. A 14-year-old, John Downey, lost a foot after a fall between cars. Robberies target Wm McNimery and clothing items at residences, and a watch is recovered near a front portico. Deputy U.S. Marshal Conway arrives with Wm. E. Denny, arrested in Kansas City. A monument incident prompts a special policeman watch. Temperance meetings draw crowds, and legal actions involve Bradbury v Coffin. A street clash with canal-piling injunctions stalls railroad work as water company seeks relief. Residents are urged to note ongoing public affairs and examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhaisa Myers
Washington-et
Chas. McCarty
Ancli Thomas
N. Meridian Sr
State House
Woodburn-Sarran Wheel Works
Frank Dickert
N. Liberty
Conway
Wm. E. Denny
Booneville
Kansas City
Cbhra
W. Montgomery
Union Station
W. J. Morden
Chicago
Purman
Francis Murphy
Masonic Hall
Murphy
Edward
William
Bigsby
Market
Alabama-sts
Helen St
Kregelo
Marion
Washington
Wm. H. Bradbury
Charles I. Coffin
Coffin
Edward T. Burson
Bradbury
Susan Kern
Brace
Taylor
Indianapolis Water Company
C., C., C. & St. L. Railroad Company
Water Company
Ward Workers and Primary Schemes Fray Local Campaign
A crowded scene of ward hustlers and rumor mill tactics as campaign season nears. Republicans debate meeting times, possible primaries, and alleged pressure to steer the vote. Names like Chas Bolatein, Gen. McGinnis, and John L. Reardon surface amid talk of a third-term Denry push and ward-hour manipulation.
The Seventieth Indiana Cavalry Reunion
Brigadier General Benjamin Harrison among veterans of the Seventieth Indiana Cavalry at Indianapolis as 1,400 attendees gather for a reunion. Harrison, once colonel, attends with Gen. Thomas J. Morgan presiding. Handshakes, speeches, and a 2 PM program highlight the day as survivors recall camp life and war deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reseaca
Peach Tres Creek
Benjamin Harrison
Shurman
Ressaca
Sherman
Harrison
Georgia
Wachington
Tomlinson
Garrison
Seventieth
Flest
Columbia
President Barrison
Prince Albert
Sevantioth Regiment
Col
Starrill
Moses McLain
Merril
Seventieth Indiana Cavalry
Thomas J. Morgan
Providence
Indian Affairs
Whiteland
Gen. Harrison
Taylor
Denny
Moses Garibaldi McLain
Samuel Marrill
Association
Sevantieth
Camp
Field
Maren
Maybrick sentence commuted in New York report
The brief dispatches say Mrs Maybrick will not hang Monday and will become a mother in three months. Reports note commutation of her murder sentence and reference old English law requiring six matrons to consider truth of her condition before sparing her life. Michael Maybrick, her husband’s brother, says he never desired her conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roe and Mackin
Michael Maybrick
Hand-Shaking Visit With President Harrison and Officials
President Harrison, Attorney-general Miller and Secretary Rusk held a casual hand-shaking session at Denison house in parlor S on Thursday at 10 o clock lasting over an hour. Dan Rand dell introduced a passer-by until weary, then cooled the chief executive with a palm fan gesture.
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Harrison
Miller
Rusk
Carnahan
Bineelf
Fearful Ocean Storm Threatens South of Hav ana
A cable from Havana reports a startling barometer fall and a great cyclone said to be raging south of Havana. Fear runs high for shipping as Key West and Florida observers await updates on the tempest.
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Key West
Flo
Havana
Weather record for Indiana fair and stationary temperatures
Local forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity cover a two hour period ending at a.m. Aug 24, 1880. The reading notes fair conditions with no notable temperature change, indicating a stable weather pattern for the area during the short look ahead. The summary preserves the historical context and concise forecast tone.
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Indianapolis
Patr
Four New York Tombs murderers hanged at dawn
In New York on Friday morning at 6 49 the four murderers from the Tombs were hanged. Carolin maintained innocence while Lewis showed wavering calm. Packenham Nolan and others faced the rope as crowds watched from rooftops and factory tops. The hangman Atkinson oversaw the executions, and the rope was finally cut at 7 03 as Carolin died quickly and Lewis strangled.
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New York
Carolin
Lewis
Cunningham
Nolan
Franklin
Leonardst
Fice
Franklin Et
Tombe
Oitherd
Tlewir
Packenham
Sinterns of Mercy
Flack
Athinger
Atkinson
Pangman
Patrick Packenham
New Orleans
Iu Weat
James Nolan
Emma Buch
Navy
Second-ave
Oo Fardip
Notorious thief pleads guilty in police court
John Wilson alias The Syade, known Ohio crook, pleaded guilty to attempted pocket picking after officers identified him Friday in the WALPOLES festival precinct. He paid a 25 fine and 30 days in the works, then asked where to strike next, while several other suspects faced charges including purse snatching, malicious trespass, and assault.
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Sane
Sotos
Pueis Bendereid
John Wilson
John Wale
the Syade
Onio
Dumercaa
Lebanon
Joseph Richardson
S. P. Jones
Madison County
Lapalle
Jones
Travis
Louis Young
Otto Check
Indiana
Monument Grounds
Ephham Pierce
Win
Nelson
Pierce
William
Wright
Sergt. Lowe
Ehrmanns
Louis
Edmondson Optical Association Free Vision Tests
The opticians offer scientific ocular tests for all vision defects at no charge and will make spectacles to order at low prices. All are invited to have a free test at 23 FE Washington Street. The opticians state they use no drugs.
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Edmondson Optical Association
Washington-st
Hoosiers Triumph In Patchwork Baseball Battle
A large Aug 22 crowd at ATR2ENE Park Indiana witnessed a lively Thursday morning game. Hoosiers posted an 8 to 1 win over Cleveland after a sequence of tight plays with notable hits by Andrews Bassett and Stricker. Strong defense from Glasscock and Denny, plus Buckley’s fielding, anchored the victory, while McKean and Fantz contributed key moments for the visitors.
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Indiana
Lis
Bople
Buckley
Bakely
Immer
Gruber
Lomsmers
Andrews
McAleer
Glasscock
Seery
Stricker
Denny
Radford
Suckley
Sax
Sullivan
McKean
Bassett
Jinea
Mace
Initisi
Aeleal
Twitchell
Andrews Blank
Puckley
Sully
Dyarace
McGeaghy
Faatz
Loyle
Lesry
Paatz
Gruber Piage
Conter
Cap Glasscock
Canter
Jack
Elngile
Pebeau
Daisy Cutter
Tabean
McGeachy
Boyles
Tebeau Rowe
Jay Fantz
Jerry
Zimmer
An-drews
Nothin
Twitchbell
Tebeau
Ginescock
Fatal Wounding Follows Domestic Dispute At New Harmony
Aug. 22 New Harmony Spec special report says Alsop beat his wife her sister and mother after coming home drunk. Charley Alsop struck him with an axe in a quarrel, inflicting a probably fatal wound. Also from Chicago a man shot and killed seen in yard with no clue. Brooklyn burglar McElwain captured after stabbing Christian Luca and his wife.
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Theaf Hiaody
New Harmony
Alsop
Charley
Chicaco
Joseph France
Brooklyn
Chas, McElwain
Christia Luca
Luca
McElwain
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CWG B. & O
Petroleum
Parkersburg
Reclnes
Cormmeredane
Mr. Haiford
Jerry Rusk
Gov. Hovey
O. Gen. Coburn
Meral Miller
Greeley
Ppt
Lee O’ Barria
Olivar Wendell Holmes
Gen. Mateon
Gen. Manson
Gen. Coburn
Apt
Harrie
Harrigan
Fou
Gov. Foraker
Elijah Halford
City Life
A. R. Monroe
Robert Zener
Punn
Ju&l
Ghat
Denny Boomiet
Republican City Executive Committee
Ward Residanta
Gard
Chas
Bolatein
R. 8
Foster
Gen. McGinnis
A. C. Haris
Congress
John L. Reardon
Sldermanic
Julius Reinecke
Fred Mack
John Blackmore
Wm. Brennan
Reardon
Wu. Long
Council
William Wesley Woodsn
Gas Lighting Company
Jillia
Capt. McHugh
Pearson and
Darnell
Brown
Hovey
Pearson
Knoxville, Tann
Knoxville, Cumberland Gap & Louisville
Knoxville
George Andrews
East Tennessee
S. T. Powere
Alex Reeder
Chamber of Commerce
The
Sentinel
Maloney
Ray. R. J. Crook
City Pysician West
H. HA. Engersoll
Heunes
Cheera
Eooking
Choe Gilicias
Staten St
Lambs
Dewan
New York City
Jon Atkinson
Joe
Evergreen Ave
Brooklys
U. S
Gridget Dugan
Hoa
Angelio Cornatti
Mm Sing
Cornetti
Couchi
Joo
Iseaca
Jos
Magone
Meffionn
BABES
Charley Baar
Cleveland
Radbourne
Ganzel
Haddock
Daly
Knight
Philadelphia
Keefa
Ewing
Casey
Schriver
McQuaid
Pittsburgh
Chicago Truns
Morris
Carroll
Gumbert
Darling
Lynch
Tener
T? Ron
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