State Democrats Brace For Historic Nomination Battles
Indiana politics swells with three conventions as Democratic leaders converge in Indianapolis. The crowded treasurer field features Albert Gall Henry C Berghoff P H McCormick Tom Byrnes and Slack with name clashes and rumored deals. Curtis vs Stewart sets primary fireworks amid talk of coalition and county rivalries.
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Indianapolis
Albert Gall
Henry C. Berghoff
Fort Wayne
P. H. McCormick
Columbus
Tom Byrnes
Evansville
Slack
Huntington
McCormick
Gall
Berghoff
Wayne County
Fanning
Peells
Supreme Court
Handsome Joe
Coy
Gallites
Hvansville
J. B. Slack
Santington
Joe Fanning
Hoa
Joe
Askers
Ciger
Inspector Byrnes
New York
Hoe
Newark
Unes
Springfield State Convention Ticket Anticipated
Springfield on Tuesday saw few Democrats attend the state convention. The likely nominees include Blandin for supreme judge Cromley for secretary of state and Leopold of Miami County for board of public works. Gov. Campbell is too ill to attend.
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Springfield
Bupreme
F. Blandin
Clavaland
S.eh
Cromley
Pickaway County
Board of Public Works
Leopold
Miami County
Campbell
Senate adopts Aldrich revenue plan ends tariff debate
Washington Aug 26 Special The Senate Tuesday adopted the Aldrich revenue plan setting the current tariff debate close. No further details provided in readable fragment.
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Washington
Senate
Cleveland Minstrel Show Draws Sparse Laughs and Nostalgia
Local review of a Monday Cleveland stage night critiques the thin troupe and uneven humor. Jokes fall flat while individual acts like John Mack and the banjo deliver limited laughs. A grand misstep raises questions about stage spending versus talent, yet some performers like Mrs Wall show potential.
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Cleveland
Howe & Wall
John Mack
Sweatram
Geo. Thatcher
Sweatman
Billy Rice
Wall
Mourning Customs and Fashion Contrasts
A humorous look at mourning norms, with stories of a generous father advising against rigid sorrow, a comic opera diva bending rules after mourning yet dressing boldly, and a widow debating black wear. Includes a note about Marcy's offering gold watches and jewelry.
Dying Session At Indiana Meeting Of Scientists
Report of the last day of a large scientific gathering in Indianapolis. Officers elected, resolutions urging forest preservation and tariff abolition, velocity studies funded, and a mystery janitor figure noted amid excursions. A veteran fundraiser tale and charity attempt at the statehouse conclude the scene.
Republican editors gather for Laporte outing week
At Union Good on Wednesday a large group of Republican editors assembled in a cheerful mood aside from G H Hamilton of the Thorntown Argus who wore tight shoves. They traveled from La Porte to attend the annual fraternity outing aboard the Lake Erie Western. They plan a reception Tuesday, an address Wednesday by John L Griffiths and others, a Thursday business meeting followed by a banquet and Harrison eulogy. The event likely benefited Secretary R A Brows who could not attend due to a prior engagement.
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Union
Maesday
Republicanu
G. H. Hamilton
Thorntown Argus
Lake Erie & Western
Laporte
John IL. Griffiths
Association
Marshal Hacker
Harrison
Old Point Comfort
R. A. Brows
Franklin
Musicians in Indianapolis Strike Over Union and Pay
The Indianapolis musicians' union and theater managers clash as most players quit. Leaders at the Grand Opera House and Park theater seek higher pay up to $15 per night, while managers say they will fill positions with stronger players. The union operates from 81 N. Illinois St with a posting board for openings.
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Dickson & Talbott
Indianapolis Musicians’ Protective Association
Indianapolis
R. A. Miller
Grand Opera Bouss Orchestra
Vogt Boys
Schelleschmidt
Corneti
Karr
Geo. Dickson
R. Miller
Unnion
Musiciane’ Union
N. Ulmnois St
I.sula Oatendorf
Park Theater Orchestra
Nesdad
Miller
Ware
Woo
Poisoned man in mystery at Patoh macalley
Dr Scherer and staff treated John Cooper after he suffered morphine poisoning at 320 Patoh macalley. Cooper, 29, a night watchman at Premier siesl mills, claimed the poison was taken away from home. He was out of danger by Tuesday evening and the case remains puzzling. Cholera in Isarid. MADRID reports a cholera appearance on Tuesday.
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Dia
John Coopart
Scherer
Situ
Patoh Macalley
John Cooper
Cooper
Siesl Mills
Freight car blockade on Vandalia road ends after three hours
A broken down freight car blocked Vandalia road for about three hours Monday night. Tramps were captured on the belt line. The incident comes as police take action against trespassing on trains near Vandalia.
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Cheries B. Stuart
Purdue University
Locke St
Michigan
Executive Department
Henry Downey
Vandalla
Belt Road
W.C. Gramling
N. Illinois St
Cegeus
Goode
Central Labor Union
Gruelle
Board of Aldeymen
Illinois
Pennsylvania
C. B. Cones
U. S
Dontap
D. E. Stout
Mr. Cones
Ois
Uhe
Stout
Cones
Fire destroys McVicker's theater in Chicago
McVicker's theater, one of Chicago's finest, was nearly destroyed by a Tuesday morning fire. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars. The fire began about 8 o'clock and the wall collapsed into the alley as firefighters battled the blaze. Fireman John Dally fell from the roof and was severely injured. his comrades escaped with their lives as the roof gave way.
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Chcaco
McVicker’s Theater
John Dally
Pipsman
Engine Company No. 7
Dsbrie
Datiy
Three Women Missing in Wisconsin Woods
Medford Wisconsin reports three women, Mrs Barney Molitore, her sister, and Molitore’s 15 year old Chicago resident daughter, vanished in forested areas after cherry picking. A massive community search ensued as rain drenched the region and concern grew they would perish from exposure.
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Medford
Wis
Mra
Barney Molitore
Molitore
Mre
Chicago
Molitere
Paris Farmhouse Murders Leave Six Dead
Six people are found murdered in a secluded Auvergne farmhouse near Paris. The dwelling is ransacked and valuables vanish. Each corpse bears a cross cut on the forehead. Two servants are missing and suspected.
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Parsons
Dest
Paris
Santoa Et Auvergne
Explosion at mill boiler kills four, injures seven
An explosion at Spl.J-Bat tev's saw mill on the Tennessee river in Holland Kentucky on Monday night killed four men and left seven others injured. A fifth victim later died in hospital, authorities said. The blast damaged nearby buildings and halted operations at the plant. Investigators began examining the boiler room for the cause of the blast.
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Holland, Ky
J—Battev
Ternesses
Outrage in Goshen and Paris Race Gambling Notes
In Goshen an anonymous note threatened Miss Rachel Fields to marry a local tough Leutz or face death. She was assaulted with chloroform and fell unconscious but escaped harm. a Goshen youth is suspected. Paris reports ongoing horse race betting despite bans. Thagavaramad takes 2 percent of stakes, with millions in prior years diverted to political uses.
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Goshen
GoshEn, Fhd
Sol
Tor Martin Goshen
Rachel Fields
Leutz
Paris
Thagavaramad
Indiana Weather Forecast for August 27, 1890
Local forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas calls for rain followed by hotter conditions and a cooler night. The 24 hour outlook ends on August 27, 1890, with drizzle, then rising temperatures and a sharp night chill in the region.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Buenos Ayres merchants assess ongoing financial troubles
Spotty private dispatches indicate Buenos Aires financial woes persist. Many merchants who own capital there are rushing out to view the situation as economic strain continues to bite local commerce.
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Wiz Troenbied
Loxpox
Buenos Ayres
Another Strike in Chicago At Chicago and Allen Railroad
Cuicago Aug 26. All the employees of the Chicago and Allen railroad walked off the job this morning. Police were detailed to guard the company's property.
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Cuicago
Curiaco
Chicago & Allen Railroad
City of New York Wins Areal Ocean Race at Queenstown
In Queenstown on August 26 the aerial ocean race concluded with the City of New York defeating Teutonis, finishing at Pettret at noon. The Teutonis arrived earlier in the day, with the result confirming New York's victory.
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Tae Hew
Queerstown
Tae City of
New York
Tia Teutonis
Paetret
Striking Mood Divides Knights of Labor and Federation
Reports from Terre Haute and New York Aug 26 show the Federation Council not ordering a strike, offering sympathy to Powderly and the Knights of Labor, while Webb claims victory for labor division. Predictions loom of a broader confrontation if the K of L falters, with Powderly reportedly undeterred and promising tougher action. The boxing match hype shifts public interest from baseball to pugilism as Mason Dixon trains for a mid October bout, amid declining baseball enthusiasm.
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Terre Haute
Council of Railway Federationists
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Webb
New York
Spl
Knights
Euprame Econicil
Accerta
Johnny Maspby
Gao
Dizon
Dollera
Sullivan Kilrain
Pugiliem
Jake Kilrain
Murphy
Tom O’rourke
Dixon
Harvard College
Ha Ts
League
Brotherhood
Boston official meets Beles Joez in city street office
A Boston street commissioner visits the city’s street department and speaks with its head about yearly budgets and the local street system. He notes the allocation of funds, mentions future increases, and jokes about the role of the street commissioner amid a muddy system.
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Adjutant de Ruiter
Boston
Street Department
John L. Sullivan
Derk
National encampment of Sons of Veterans grows
Gen Griffin's men and Joe from Missouri report the ninth national encampment, the largest in the group’s history. A grand parade drew thousands, with events including a camp-fire, prize drill, reception and ball, banquet, and fireworks. Contenders for commander include Col W A Bundy of California as leading candidate.
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Joe
Sonus of Veterana
Toothe
Opera House
Col
W. A. Bundy
Caio
Crooked real estate schemes land man in custody
Fravuk S. Rowlen, a middle aged man described as gentlemanly, was arrested by Chief Splan and Detective Page on alleged real estate fraud in Ranegs after forging abstracts to borrow from the Globa investment company. He faces bond issues and further inquiries as Sheriff Prescott returned him to Kansas. A Kansas farmer recently lost $80,000 to similar manipulation, while other scattered notes mention outlaws, gold watches, and a raid in Bard Luc Ky.
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Fravuk S. Rowlen
Splan
Page
Ranegs
Circle
Columbus
Greely
Kansas
Globa Investment Company
Chillicothe
Richmond Furnace Company
Topeka
Giabe Investment Company
RB. C. Light
Ugly fire disrupts morning at Thompson Stock Exchange
An early morning blaze at Appleby’s store in the Thompson block damaged stock and property, forcing a near hour long telephone outage. Firemen under Acting Chief Davis halted the blaze in the basement where gas meters and pine boards aided the flash. Appleby’s goods suffer smoke and water loss. total damage about 2500 dollars. Building owned by Dr J L Thompson. Appleby insured for 5500.
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Jim Norris
Flanner & Buchanan
H.ands
Telephone Exchange
Sire Biend
Piend
Botcerlain
Robert Appleby
Ascorator
Appleby
Pas
Water Company
Bazan
Darrow
Davis
J. L. Thompson
Sapt. Hackett
Mr. Morris
Dempsey Burke Bout Proposed by London Club for £500
Sporting notes report Ormonde club of London seeks Dempsey and Burke for a £500 boxing match. Other items mention George Beck and Charles Polater shooting 50 birds for 150 on the Brighton beach, sprinter YU. M. Johnson's death, and various league results with baseball and track chatter.
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London
Dempsey
Burke
Geo. Beck
Chas. Polater
Brighton Beach
YU. M. Johnson
Niegren Pels
Bichugast
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al Johnson
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J. M. Ward
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Barry Weldon
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Lister
Brotherhood
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Buffalo
Ange
Kelly
Dickey Johnston
Gaorgie Gore
Cullie Welch
George Wright
Soho
Philadelphia Express
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Express
Chicago Post
Onss
Sunol
Maud
Ovnter
Bonner
Heremony
A. R. Eliott
George Beck
India
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