Strike Continues As Rail Passengers Sit Idle In Lafayette
The L E & W strike drags on with no settlement in sight. Bradbury and officials remain at Lafayette as trains stay in yards. Deputies guard round houses while striker groups resist moving locomotives. Lima and Peru also report no movement and possible return on better terms. Federal court will hear charges against J H Cooper for alleged interference.
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Indianapoli
Bradbury
Lafayette
Sun
Peru
McKee
Chicago
Lima
Indianapolis
Bradbry
J. H. Cooper
Almost A Murder In Saloon Beating At Blackburn And Washington
Thomas Horn was beaten by Benjamin Hatfield and Edward Benson after an altercation in a Blackburn and Washington saloon Monday. Horn suffered a broken jaw, facial lacerations, and bruises. a bone fragment was removed from his jaw. Benson and Hatfield were arraigned for assault with intent to kill. Benson has a history of similar charges and injuries to a marshal.
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Thomas Horn
Benjamin Hatfield
Edward Benson
Blackburn and
Washington Sts
Horn
Hatfield
Benson
W. Washington St
Cord
SUN
Haughville
Chip
Prosecution Postpones Abortion Case Over Witness Absence
In a Chicago court Tuesday morning 9 o clock the Dr Prunk abortion case was postponed due to the absence of prosecuting witness Ida Lucius who was released on a 1000 bond to Cincinnati and has not been heard from since. Accomplice Hibben was arrested at 182 Blackford street and released on 2000 bond. Old newspaper man John W McCullagh is buried in St Louis with a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Prank
Hibben
Blackford St
St. Louis
John W. McCullagh
Chicago
lobe-Democrat
Brunswick-Balke Company
Opening the Schools in Indiana Textbooks and Teaching
Superintendent Jones outlines preparations for opening schools. He notes adopting new texts, selecting book portions for grades, and aligning courses with Indiana texts. He cites higher standards, improved teaching, and affordable books boosting attendance.
Crisis Fateh Rebels and Balmaceda Fight Near Valparaiso
Herald dispatch from Valparaiso reports Aug 2 clashes between rebels led by Col. Canto and government troops. Both sides worn out after brutal battles. artillery disrupted lines, ambulances busy, with resumption likely at dawn. Separately, Panhandle railroad VP Brooks advocates tax relief as state board weighs highway tolls and road value disputes.
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New York
the Herald
Valpariaso
Balmaceda
Col
Canto
Governor declines requisition over kidnapping arrest
A year after J J Wilton of Martinsville was sent to Ohio to capture Charles McNeal on horse stealing, McNeal’s release and a subsequent kidnapping claim led Ohio to seek Hilton’s arrest via a requisition. The governor rejected the request since Indiana had no indictment.
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J. J. Wilton
Martinsville
Ohio
Charles McNeal
Indiana
McNeal
Hilton
James McNeil
Perkins Killed by Saw Window in Fitch Works
From Baltimore on Aug 25 lawyer John W. Perkins of Fitch's picture frame works was killed instantly when a splinter struck his heart from a circular saw. Peter Downling, arrested for murder, identified as Peter Johnson, who killed and robbed A. J. Drexel agent Robert Haulton at Lore Branch in 7&8. Fraeshold N J will take him for trial after a four-year pursuit. Also Saratoga race results dated Aug 25 list Inferno and other winners with times. An embargo on oats rumored as Russia considers export limits.
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Baltimore
John W. Perkins
Fitch
Picture Frame Works
Peter Downling
Peter Johnson
Robert Haulton
A. J. Drexel
Lore Branch
Fraeshold
N. J
Johnson
Resolutions Passed For Late Banker Churchman
Local clearing house issued resolutions of respect for the late Banker Churchman. The summer mission for sick children closed its season after aiding many youngsters. An intended special council session to authorize a 50000 loan failed due to no quorum. Henry Stumps, 16, assaulted a boy named Jones then hid at home and was later fined 14.50. Patrick Hines fined 25 for drunken conduct in the Big Four yards after climbing on a box car and causing disturbances. He resisted arrest, chased a brakeman, and caused property damage before police intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchman
Henry Stumps
Jones
Providehca
Non-partisan club letters spur swift police fund raid
In Indianapolis a political fundraising episode hits the police and fire departments. Democratic leaders sent letters to day men urging attendance at the Hendricks club rooms for “important business.” An assessment of 10 dollars for policemen and 25 dollars for sergeants was collected, with captains contributing more. Officers deny knowledge, while rumor links ex-Sheriff King and Vic Backus to the scheme.
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Department of Public Safety
Indianapolis
Hendricks Club
Washington St
Backus
King
Manning
Tom Yaggart
Refuge
Finance Committee
Chrela
Arson Suspect John Taylor Arrested In City Fires
Detectives Thornton and Page arrested John Taylor at 66 Arizona St for arson after a spate of fires across the city. A tall man with a gray horse and red express wagon was seen near multiple sites, linking Taylor to the incidents. Stored sacks of grain at his barn bolster the theory he stole feed and burned barns to hide thefts while his arson case awaits further evidence.
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Thornton
Page
John Taylor
Arizona St
Local Contractor Ledger Moves Potent Building Materials
A fragment from a city notice lists Lime and Cement, sewer pine products, and brick items. It mentions B Boyer & Co. at 400 N Migsat, indicating a supplier or dealer entry in a historical trades ledger. The text is incomplete but records material names and a company address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer & Co
Dillon Murder Case Narrowly Cleared Hubbard
Testimony in the Hubbard case centers on French admitting to arming during the Dillon murder inquiry. France claims Hubbard confessed to shooting, but witnesses place French at fault as Dillon was mortally shot during a struggle as deputies tried to arrest French. Hubbard released with a warning to appear at trial.
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Chas
Marshal Dillon
Haughville
Charles Hubbard
French
Bin
Hubbard
Franch
Dillon
Freuch
Primaries Lose Their Luster In Gritty Ward Tales
A Democratic official recalls raucous 19th century primaries in ward 73 filled with fights amid improvised lighting. The tale contrasts festive memories with chaotic scenes where a table flew into the street and a candle-lit room darkened as crowds vied for influence. In Kissingen, Aug. 25, English admirers bid high for mementos of Bismarck.
Hat maker John Rowland dies in fall from Elmst window
Aug 25. John Rowland a wealthy hat maker fell from the third story window on Elmst Tuesday morning, landing on the stone nearly 100 feet below and was killed instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YoureEns
John Rowland
Elmst
Quiet Disaster Tolls Rise In Park Place Ruins
As diggers press on in Park Place New York the death toll climbs with more bodies recovered from the wreckage. Among the victims is I W Trippe a wholesale druggist of W Seventy first street identified by initials a diamond and a silk handkerchief. Police estimate at least 20 bodies buried in the restaurant cellars and the total likely nears 90, while dozens still unreported missing.
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New York
Park Place
Brooklyn
Poughkeepsie
Boston
Nyack
I. W. Trippe
W. Seventy-first-st
Seabright
Trippe
W. H. Ellis
Ellis & McDonald
Peterson
Elkins
Man Keeps Three Wives on One Farm
Michael Cramer aged 60 a wealthy landowner has been arrested for bigamy with three wives living in separate houses on his farm. News from Saratoga reports W A McElwain publisher of the Saratogian served with libel suit by W J Arkell seeking $10000 damages over an editorial alleging Harrison visit was arranged for commercial gain by named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Michael Cramer
Saratoga
W.A. McElwain
the Saratogian
W. J. Arkell
Harrison
Arkell
Beaturues Of Sporting Life Weekly Notes And Scores
Beaturues of sporting life highlights six weeks left in the season as Elkhart cyclists hold weekly half mile dashes and chatter of a world championship series emerges. Mentions of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis athletes weave through score updates including Boston 5 Athletics 3 and New York 8 Cincinnati 2 with multiple pitcher and battery pairings.
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Elkhart
Louisville
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Rosie
Indiana
Honest George
Independence
Margrave
Boston
Athletics
Haddock
Murphy
Sullivan
Sanders
Milligan
Baltimore
Washington
Madden
Robinson- Duke
McGuire
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Vickery and Schriver
Caruthers
Kinslow
Ewing
Buckley
Rhines
Harrington
Dr Fletcher Sapitanium Advertises Limited Patients
Dr. W B Fletcher offers Sapitanium for nervous and Zepatal diseases. Only thirty patients are allowed. Contact No 297 Norsh Fenner for full information or to inquire about the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Fletcher
Sapitanium
Norsh Fenner Ventas
Taggart Turns Tail in Indianapolis Debate Stand
In Indianapolis on August 24 1891 Democratic chairman Thomas Taggart rejects a joint mayoral debate with Republican nominee William W Herod and Democrat nominee D W Grubbs proposes expert records review instead. He cites financial records to argue economy and honesty under Sullivan.
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Thomas Taggart
Democratic City Committee
Republican Committee
Herod
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Ind
D. W. Grubbs
DAR Liz
Thomas L. Sullivan
William W. Herod
Dudge Sullivan
Dia
Treasury
Democratic Committee
T. Taggart
Grubbs
Republican City Central Committee
Taggart
Hall escape from barroom stabbing tale a false alarm
Detroit dispatch reports that the Mount Clemens stabbing story involving pugilist Jim Hall and his manager Parson Davies was an exaggeration. Hall arrived in Detroit showing no neck wound, had only a minor brawl with Davies, and the two soon reconciled.
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Detroit
Mount Clemens
Jim Hall
Davies
Hall
Acquittal of Charles Mauer over betrayal charge at Younestown
Charles Mauer, a prominent attorney in Younestown, was acquitted Tuesday morning of betraying Lizzie Robinson. Justice Alien was arrested afterward on the same charge. He allegedly forced her to swear the unborn child on her to shield himself and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
Charles Mauer
Lizzie Robinson
Justice Alien
Chautauqua Assembly Closes and Rail War Reported
Wire whispers note the Chautauqua assembly closed Monday and Massachusetts People's Party organized that day. A railroad rate war brews between Cincinnati and New York lines. R W Pillsburys cooper shop in Derry NH burned Monday with loss estimated at 50 000 in furniture at William L Elder's.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Massachusetts
People’s Party
Cincinnati
New York
R. W. Pillsbury
Cooper Shop
Derry
N. HL
Blair claims origin of reciprocity idea in Congress
Ex Senator Blair features in a Washington dispatch claiming liberal credit for originating reciprocity. The report notes varied views on leadership and credits several figures while detailing weather related rain experiments by Col Dyrenforth and upbeat notes on Chicago's World Fair funding. It also mentions a vacant interstate commerce post and Berlin customs on German paper exports using convict labor.
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Washington
Blair
Harrison
Blaine
President Harrison's Vermont Tour and Veterans Address
President Harrison travels by special train from Saratoga to Vermont, with Secretary Proctor and others, stopping at Fort Edwards and Rutland amid crowds. He lunched in Burlington with Senator Tidmunds, sails on the Elfreda at Lake Champlain, and meets ex-Gov. J. Gregory Smith. He later speaks to veterans in Whitehall and addresses Washington County veterans in Rutland, praising comrades and the flag.
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SanaToga
Harrison
Proctor
Vermont
Col. Smith
Vermont Central Road
Halford
Smith
Bellvue
Seward Webb
Olemore
Burlington
Tidmunds
Elfreda
Manguna
Lake Champlais
Webber
J. Gregory Smith
Saratoga
Fort Edwards
Supt
C. D. Hammond
Delaware & Hudgon Railroad
Jas, Rogers
Dwyer
Col
Burleigh
Veterans’ Union
Dresden
Rutland
Sairhaven
Castleton
Washington County
White Hall
Fresh Foreign Pacts and Global News Tidbits
The czar visits Denmark and over 160000 pilgrims view the Treves holy coat. Russia pledges a prominent exhibit at the world fair while the Perugian cabinet turnover prompts a new president. German rulers attend Merseburg fetes amid riots in China and talks over Jewish emigration with the United States. Balmaceda’s fate and Balmaceda battle fallout weigh on Chile. Biemarsch popularity endures in Kiel. Martinique storm toll tops 310 with shipwrecks uncounted. Venezuela spurns U.S. reciprocity for revenue reasons. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a spring health aid. Straw hats sale at Seaton’s 27 N Pennsylvania.
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Denmark
Treves
Russia
Merseburz
U. S
Smith
America
Balmaceda
Biemarck
Kissengen
Martinique
Venezuela
United States
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Supt. Jones
Crisis Fateh
Brooks
State Board of Equalization
Panhandle Railroad
Carmencus
Panhandle
Inferno
Woodbena
Rechelow
Vallera
J. B
Snowball
Charade
Zampost
Vice
Belle of Orange
Waterson
Luray
Apollo
Clio
Orissa
Vic Backus
Bendricks Club
Farrior
Becay
Smalox
Mendment
Bismarck
KissIncEn
London
Watta
Berry
Conway
Bradhurst
Greens St
J. Weisel
Pollock & Levy
Cohen & Levy
Clothiers
Crofat & White Hatters
Loroox
Westmoreland County
Steubenville, O
Anderson Brothers, Sear
Dertrom
Morton-Backus Lumber Company
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Taggare
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Herod
Hovey
Board of Tax Commissioners
State House
Posey County
Green Smith
Gov. Hovey
Matthews
Gov. Havey
Joe.Berry
Daniel Lil
Patrolman State
Wm. L. Elder
Anderson
Will & Vacancy
Col. Dyrenforth
Agricultural Department
Texas
Col. Anderson
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Walter L. Bragg
Commission
Cooley
Michigan
Veasey
Kampp
Wim. R. Morrison
Illinois
South
Berlin
Treasury Department
Germany
Efe
Green Mountain State
Hood
Seaton's
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