Lynching of an Assassin in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana a mob of 300 to 400 men hanged Charles Hawkins after he killed Marshal Don Bruce and wounded Officer Kelly earlier. Hawkins had a notorious family history with multiple crimes linked to the Hawkins name.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Charles Hawkins
John Chambers
Hawkins
Don Bruce
Bruce
Johnson
McDougall
Shelby County
Kelly
Kokomo
Babe” Hawkins
Smithland
Monon Pleads for Tax Relief at State Board Meeting
Judge Field laments Monon railroad taxation, recalling early wood rails and steep grades. He notes high terminal costs across Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville and a $65,000 yearly bridge privilege expense at New Albany, arguing the line earns little money.
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Judge Field
Alvin Hovey
State Board of Eiilization
Indiana
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
New Albany
Germany’s Chancellor Lets German Exhibit Chief Return
Germany signals progress at the Chicago world’s fair as Chancellor von Caprivi approves a visit for German commissioner Herr Wermuth to accompany the American delegation home. He will finalize exhibit details in Chicago and then return to Perlin to report to the government and aid manufacturers.
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Germany
Perlin
von Caprivi
U.S
Phelps
Alow Herr Wermuth
United States
Herr Weermauth
Chicago
Brutal Attack on Romanian Bishop in Pirvoli
Vienna reports the bishop of Grebna faced a brutal assault Sunday as residents of Pirvoli pulled his beard and dragged him through the streets by a rope around his ankles. He fainted, and the mob, believing him dead, abandoned plans to hang him. ringleaders are under arrest.
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Vienna
Grebna
Pirvoli
Bin
Roumania
Bold burglar arrests and Indianapolis lake voyage chaos
A St Louis report states Thomas French was arrested for burglary after entering a bed occupied by a woman. the assailant was resisted as she fled. The piece then relays a chaotic Indiana to Chicago excursion by 24 carloads of Indianapolis residents who endured rough lake conditions and a raucous trip, ending with a quixotic remark on happiness for $2.
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St. Louis
Thomas French
Indianapolis
Chicago
Union Station
Michigan City
Gang of Humanity
Windy City
Vesuvius
Camp Gray to Publish The Bayonet Democratic Paper
Camp Gray plans a semi monthly paper titled The Bayonet to advocate against the current city administration. Isaac N. Bradwell says the issue will defend democratic soldiers by presenting reasons to defeat the ticket from Fim L. Sullivan onward. Some members dissociate, calling out court house ring influence.
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Gray
THSM
Isaac N. Bradwell
Sun
Court House
Bones dispute over Columbus rests sparks in world history societies
Reports from New York and Havana detail competing claims over the true resting place of Christopher Columbus. Dominican authorities deny Havana bones claim as Dominican insistence grows for a global historical convention in San Domingo to settle the issue. In Minneapolis the Sons of Veterans hold a national encampment with parades and drills, while a local abortion trial unfolds in Cincinnati and Saratoga notes President Harrison's quiet schedule amid Vermont travel.
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New York
San Domingo
Havana
Chicago
Ober
Fire damage and public works notes in Indiana city
A Tuesday evening entertainment at Lorraine Fire House led to a $100 damage incident at 861 N Meridian Street, cause unknown. The Board of Public Works approved a $14,000 bond for Indianapolis paving on College Ave and postponed improvements on Stevens Street. Incidents include arson losses at Michael Clune’s 700 S Meridian and Thomas Stern’s 242 S Linden Street, plus a disturbance bill of $1 against Ben Atkinson. Labor Day plans promise prizes and a large union-led parade. Wheat market slow with anticipated fall. a bridge collapse near Buck Creek endangers a load of saw logs. Births, deaths, and marriage licenses listed. several local names noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Lorraine
D. Beck
Meridian St
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis Paving Company
College Ave
Stevens St
Ben Atkinson
Sullivan
Ilinois St
Atkinson
Michael Clune
S. Meridian
Thos. Stern
S. Lindensst
Jones
Virginia-ave
Jas. Cogill
Madison Road
Buck ‘Creek
Cogill
William
Katy Molty
C. BR
C. E. Hutchins
M. Barkhart
William and
Alice Clark
John
A. H. Cannan
Deagus
Westst
Michael Popp
St. Mary’s
Freddie Coryce
John Beatty
Irvington Gets Rapid Transit At Last
The Irvin gton suburb celebrates as electric service opens between the Louisiana street power house and Irvington. President Frenzel and officials ride the first trip, while pedestrians react to rapid transit. No transfers will be offered. College avenue line completion is delayed to mid October with expansion plans and new curves.
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Louisiana St
Irvington
John P. Frenzel
Supt
Steele
Washington-st
Pennsylvania-st
A_ SUN
Mr. Frenzel
Fairview
College-ave
Plum-st
Christian
Christian-ave
College Ave
Playing Jail Mystery: Three Children Suffocated in Ice Chest
The 0.4 Aug. 24 report says three colored children, under 8, suffocated after being locked in an ice chest while playing jail. Their playmates confessed, revealing they were left to supper and did not release them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tronton
Brewers Union Holds Session in St Louis on Boycott
The Brewers' Union of America meets in St Louis with John Bachtold presiding. The two year boycott of Anheuser-Busch and Lemp breweries is likely to end through amicable agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Brewers’ Union of America
John Bachtold
Anheser-Busch
Lemp Breweries
Black Pearl Harris Martin Beats Gannon in Barre Bout
Harris Martin known as the Black Pearl from Minneapolis defeated George Gannon of the Pacific coast in a three round bout held just after midnight in Barre Montana on a Sunday.
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Black Pearl
Barre
Mont
Harris Martin
Minneapolis
George Gannon
Pacific Coast
Severe storms hit Spanish coast wreck vessels reported
Aug 24. Maparip reports severe storms along the Spanish coast causing multiple wrecks and extensive damage to ships and coastal areas. No further details on casualties or exact locations available from the fragment.
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Maparip
State House Briefs and Military Tea Room Quips
At the state house a requisition on Illinois seeks the return of Chas Lyons on a Lake County grand larceny charge. Tim Griffin notes a floor-stain pattern from a daily visitor, with saucer-sized marks guiding the pursuit. A reward is offered for the man, dead or alive. The adjutant’s office prepares to pay soldiers $1 a day for six days weekly at a Fort Wayne picnic costing about $25,000 annually, with state gains in the millions claimed by soldiers. The piece mocks Indiana’s “standing army” as all officers, with no privates, and jokes about military titles filling every regiment.
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Shelbyville
Illinois
Chas. Lyons
Lake County
Tim Griffin
State House
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Adjutant’s Office
Kentucky
Miners trapped after Welsh colliery explosion
Cardiff Aug 24 A mine explosion blocks tunnels and traps many miners Sixty rescued, many still missing only two bodies recovered gas in mine hampers access Detec tives search for murderers of Gillert coroner identifies a body as his son from St Louis steps to uncover death cause Captain Splan sends two men to assist investigation
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Sizxty
Cardiff
Wales
Gillert
Hanuez Farm
Pred Gilert
St. Louis
Manker
FIGHTING IN CHILL The Balmaceda Battle Near Valparaiso
Cable dispatches report a fierce struggle in Valparaiso Chile as Junta arrives with 10,000 rebels to clash with Balmaceda forces. Riverside gunfire, ships and beach fortifications figure in a deadly fight with thousands watching. If Balmaceda loses, the war may end swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
New York
Herald
Chili
Junta
Vila del Mar
Geologists Open Fifth International Congress in Washington
The international congress of geologists began its fifth session in Washington with about 100 foreign delegates and many Americans attending. Prof. N. H. Winchell of Minnesota read memorial papers for the late president Alexander Winchell of Ann Arbor. Sessions run until Sept. 1 followed by optional western trips to Yellowstone and other sites, a 6000 mile route ending in New York Sept. 26.
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Washington
International Congress of Geologists
Paris
Bologna
Berlin
London
N. H. Winchell
State Geologiat
Minnesota
Alexander Winchall
Ann Arbor
Yellowstone National Park
New York
Public Works Board Approves 244 Foot Sewer Plan in Illinois Street
Monday action includes sewer and street projects with bids on Market street asphalt work. Warren-Scharf bid 6.14 per foot, Western Paying 6.83. latter rejected. Campaign for street lights filed. no action taken. Also graded Tenth street and directed Water Company mains on Market and Walcott streets. Saratoga Races recap lists multiple winners with times.
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Board of Public Works
Illinois-st
Second-st
Market-st
Tennessee
Warren- Scharf
Western
Martin Murphy
Hast, Weghorat
Lincoln Jane
Gresham
Morton
Gatlin
Valley
Morris, Sanders
Munson-sts
Barth-ave
Conduitt
Tenth-st
Columbia-ave
Greenwood-st
Water Company
Noble-st
Arsenal-ave
Walcott-st
Sturm-ave
Michigan-st
Scherrer
Turbulent Times Across Nations and Disasters
Reports claim England aids Bal maceda and rebels while German papers praise the world’s fair. Hailstorms devastate Crete vineyards. Bismarck threatens a duel. Russia ups deportation pressure. a planned Europe union nears. Martinique quake and hurricane fear. Japan’s mikado may become Protestant. English intrigue around the Prince of Wales. an American son murders his father in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Balmaceda
Crete
Bismarck
Count von Munster
Russia
Germany
Austria
Italy
Martinique
Japan
Prince of Wales
Bacon
Paris
Rescuers Press on After Park Place Disaster in New York
Inspector Byrnes leads a large force to recover victims from the Park Place collapse as bodies rise to 24. Charred remains, timing, and missing numbers ripple through the scene with crowds, theft fears, and health worries. A man and a boy are identified among the recovered. John Steincke of Jersey City Heights is believed among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Place
Byrnes
Mano
Health Board
Church-st. Station House
Taylor
Charles Woods
New Brunswick
N. J
Woods
Hudson’s
Commercial Advertiser
7Tis
John Steincke
Jersey City Heights
World’s Fair cash premium list ready for national commission
W I Buchanan chief of the agricultural department says the cash premium list for fine stock totals 150 000 dollars and is prepared for submission when the national commission meets on the second of next month. Applications for space exceed capacity and most states will build their own houses on prominent grounds locations are already marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. I. Buchanan
Agricultural Department of the
National Commission
Fatal collision kills two on Northern Pacific near Palmer
Tacoma report details a Sunday collision on the Northern Pacific at Palmer, 30 miles away, between two freight trains. Engineer David Young and Fireman Frank Cooper of the wear-bound pan were instantly killed, and both trains were heavily wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Palmer
David Young
Frank Cooper
Lime and Cement Power Pipe Case A B Moyer and Company
Lime and cement power pipe items listed with Minas and fire brick reference the A B Moyer and Ci firm. The fragment hints at suppliers or product lines associated with construction materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer & Ci
Francis Churchman Dead at Beech Grove Farm Banker's Death
Francis McClintock Churchman, prominent Indianapolis banker born April 5 1834, died Sunday at Beech Grove Farm 214 miles southeast of the city. He rose from errand boy to directing mind of Fletcher Bank, notable for his punctuality, Jersey cattle imports, and a vast finance library. He leaves a wife and seven children. funeral Tuesday at Beech Grove, Crown Hill burial.
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Francis McClintock Churchman
Beech Grove Farm
Shelby Byvile Road
Mr. Churchman
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Wilmington
Del
Stoughton A. Fletcher, Jr
Churchman
Beech Prove Farm
Fletcher
Jersey
S. J. Fietcher
Kregele & Whitset’s
Poor Portugal Faces Currency Crisis Amid Shortage
A Lisbon dispatch of August 14 reports a severe money crisis in Portugal with gold and silver leaving circulation and copper scarce. Cashing $5 notes is difficult, money changers hoard coins and small notes, reselling at a 25 percent premium. Trade stalls, shopping is near impossible, foreign imports fall, customs receipts shrink, and the only hopeful sign is a promised good vintage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugese
Weather for Indiana Prefers Cool and Fair Conditions
Local forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity note a 24 hour period ending 8 am August 23, 1891 with cooler and cloudy weather and occasional light rains. Skies clear later in the day, giving way to fair weather in the afternoon or evening.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
WIRE WHISPERS AND BATCH OF REGIONAL CALAMITIES
Gov Campbell rises. Caseyville Kentucky scorched costing 20000 dollars. Massachusetts reports 391 million invested in manufacturing. N K Fairbanks of Chicago to retire. Louisville sues to condemn 200 barrels of whiskey. Pottsville damaged 100000 by cloudburst. Nebraska frost with no crop damage. Isinpees building defect noted at world fair. A large paper mill opens in Denver. Gov Boies hints prohibition failure in Iowa causing pauperism. Chandler Bros savings bank in Montgomery Alabama fails. A christening in Chicago ends with a drunken brawl. Altert Kinki kills his sister. Band of negroes attempt robbery near Memphis. victim Henry Joel shot when resisting safe. Straw hats sale at Beaton’s Hat Store in Philadelphia area.
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Campbell
Caseyville
Massachusetts
N. K. Fairbanks
Chicago
Louisville
Pottsville
Nebraska
Isinpees
Denver
Gov
Boies
Iowa
Chandler Bros.’ Savings Bank
Montgomery
Ala
Ata Christening
Altert Kinki
Band of Negroes
Henry Joel
Memphis
Striking L. B. & W. Men Stand Fast in Court Action
Judge Woods issues a restraining order against L. E. and W. strikers to stop interference with running trains. U. S. Marshal Dunlap serves notice as arguments on the order are set for Indianapolis on August 26. Rail officials and workers discuss jurisdiction, settlement talks, and ongoing train suspensions with no trains moving locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
U. S
Indianapolis
McHugh
Hackerdorn
Peru
Geo. McCutchen
SUN
Motherhood
Postmaster-general Dies After Lightning Shock
London Aug 24 A thunderstorm struck Postmaster-general Rakes causing a severe electric shock. He died shortly after and had been weak from a recent illness. Spurgeon grows weaker daily while Henry M. Stanley and his wife depart Switzerland for Paris. Emin Pasha reportedly at Wadelia after routing Dervishes and seizing 6,000 tusks and other material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Spurgeon
Henry M. Stanley
Switzerland
Paris
Rakes
Adykes
Brussels
Say Emin Pasha
Wadelia
Schooner Ellen and Mary Lost Off Anticosti Island
Grave fears arise for the Ellen and Mary after striking rocks near Anticosti island early Sunday. The vessel carried about 60 passengers, mostly women and children, with only one boat remaining after the wreck. It is believed all on board have perished. Garrett is Satisfied.
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Montreal
Ellen
Mary
Anticosti Island
Zimmer Leads 80 Games as Muncie Tops Richmond 6 to 5
A chaotic wire of results notes baseball and horse racing rumors with player values and standings. Muncie defeated Richmond 6 to 5 while Kingston and Van Buren race for $8000 in Chicago. Tim Keefe to finish season in Philadelphia amid gate-money chatter. Chicago teams face illness yet top lists. Glasscock’s pennant record noted. Jim McCormick valued at $75,000 from horse ventures. A $75,000 futurity at Sheepshead Bay draws fifty entries as Boston streaks ahead financially. Saturday results show Washington 3 Baltimore 2 Columbus 5 St Louis 3 Boston 8 Athletic 5. Columbus beat St Louis 7-6 with batteries Gastright Donohue McGill Darling. League standings list Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburg, while “Pig Mingi” mocks Hoosier playmakers.
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Zimmer
Muncie
Richmond
Satur Marion C
Kingston
Chicago
Tim Keefe
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Mike Kelly
van Buren
Jack Glasscock
Jim McCormick
Sheepshead Bay
Boston
Washington
Baltimore
Columbus
St. Louis
Athletic
Columbue
Sun
Gastright
Donohue
McGill
Darling
New York
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Athletics
Milwaukee
Louisville
Clevelan
Pig Mingi
Hoosier Pygi Uta
Victoria
Wien Mike
Joe Wilson
Picievelands Fuiny
AL Pee Se
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Chas
Camp Gray
Vets
Minn
Sons of Veterans
Minnehaha Park
Winston
Morgan Post Hall
G A. R
Order
Saratoga
N. Y
Harrison
Vermont
Bar Harbor
City Lit
Fren 2el
B. P. Ww
Sanators
John Winkie
Uncle Tim
Alkire
Belford
Lord Harry
Cassius
Lady Pulsifer
Liceum
Worth
Rosa H
Belle of Orange
Salvani
Centaur
C. E. Wood
Waas Brelder's
Francis Churchman
Portugal
Bina
Beaton’s Hat Store
Pennsylvenniat
LLE.& W
Garrett
Robert Garrett
Sporting Lik
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