Remarkable brain injury recoveries defy fatal odds
The article discusses astonishing brain injury recoveries, noting cases where iron fragments or blunt blows did not prove fatal. It cites Dr. Clarke on optimism after brain wounds, mentions a Vermont case where a tamping iron pierced the skull but left only the loss of an eye, and recalls Surgeon S. D. Gross praising the survivor who later drove Broadway stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Broadway
S. D. Gross
Philadelphia
American Journal of Medical Sciences
Murky City News Briefs Include Assault and Trials
August dispatches report a U S army surgeon's sworn statement alleging Brights disease in Secretary Blanes urine. At Washington and Illinois streets two carpenters Michael and Hugh Gates fought over insults, resulting in a bloodied hat and injuries. Hugh fined, Mike freed. Lynch bound over to grand jury on wife assault with 5000 bond. King Humbert considers a visit to England and an audience with the President in Paris as parlor goods ads fade out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Hugh Gates
Washington and
Illinois-sts
Hugh
Mike
Hyland
Lynch
Charles Lynch
Ft. Wayne Ave
Tts
Bammy
Humbert
England
Paris
Lost horse story spurs doctor to chase sighting in Sun
Dr. James W. Ely of Palestine, Hancock county, recalls a Martinsville item about a 30 year old pacing horse owned by Chas. Duckworth. Ely believes his missing horse Dave, stolen eight years ago after a Palestine brawl, may have been sold to gypsies. He plans to travel to Martinsville to verify the sighting.
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Sun
James W. Ely
Palestine
Hancock County
Fairview
State
Martinsville
Chas, Duckworth
Duckworth
Dave
The Bayonet Arrives at Camp Gray Amid Political Consternation
The Bayonet debuts on Thursday fueling discontent in Camp Gray. Its editors pledge a clean paper focused on public reasons to vote against the ticket from Thomas L. Sullivan downward. Tarkington and Bradwell clashed in the courthouse basement over the paper’s course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Camp Gray
Thomas L. Sullivan
Iite
Tarkington
Controller’s Office
Bradwell
Gray
Court House
Sullivan
Balmaceda Has Finished the Chilean War Dispatch
dispatch from Valparaiso dated August 27 reports Aug 25 insurgent army defeated at Vienna del Mar. Chilean government forces cut off retreat to ships and forced unconditional surrender. Chilean foreign affairs minister M A Aldunate signs the cable. Washington measures view war as virtually ended.
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Washington
Valparaiso
Senor Pazano
Viena del Mar
M. A. Alduate
Chili
Street fight deaths in Kentucky town reported
In Georgetown Milton Kenner and a man named Jarvis reportedly killed after a Thursday street altercation with A G Montgomery and four sons also involved. Evening notes from Louisville and Saratoga racing results follow with multiple race outcomes and times.
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Kentucky
Lourisville
Tis
Milton Kenner
Georgetown
A. G. Montgomery
Jarvis
Paving Injunction Challenged on Alvord Street
Mrs Mercy Murry seeks a injunction against Indianapolis and its board of public works to stop gravel paving from Massachusetts to Home Aves claiming two thirds of street property owners remonstrated and were ignored. Case tests Bailey ruling restricting remonstrances to local residents. Weatside Fire destroys Shaughnessy block in West Indianapolis causing $10,000 loss. residents on upper floors lose dwellings and nearby businesses gutted. Fire in Boston Gutts Moses Coleman & Sons building. loss about $60,000, insured.
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Mercy Murry
Alvord St
City of
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Massachusetts
Home Aves
Bailey
Weatside
Boston
Moses Coleman & Sons
Portland
Traversis
Local notices list arrests and fines in Leesburg area
Equitable savings asyo Kokome capital 259000 Leesburg cream ery company capital 5000 James Jacobs barber arrested for enticing a young girl to a house of ill fame released no charge Frank Palmer fined 17 20 for kicking and slapping Jennie Carnell Brutus J A Maud Conner Charlie and Mrs Bolander boy Michael and Bertha Freidreich boy Dratis Mrs Muller 25 Indianapolis puerpal fever Winfred O Malley 65 Indianapolis general debility S H McCord 55 128 W Obio st consumption Thomas Garrett 81 217 EK Ohio st consumption Magiiace LI CENSES William Harting Carrie Cook Francis Hager Lillie Mager Henry Greening Mattie Speece Charles Mc Intire Niolle Johnson James Morton Magpie Green
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Equitable Savings Asyo
Kokome
Capital
Leesburg Cream Ery Company
James Jacobs
Frank Palmer
Jennie Carnell
Justice Habib
Brutus
J. A
Maud Conner
Charlies
Mrs. Bolander
Michael and
Bertha Freidreich
Mra. Muller
Indianapolis
Winfred O’ Malley
S. H. McCord
W. Obio-st
Thomas Garrett
Ohio-st
Magiiace
William Harting
Carrie Cook
Francis Hager
Lillie Mager
Henry Greening
Mattie Speece
Charles McIntire
Niolle Johnson
James Morton
Magpie Green
S待 REGULAR SHE DEVIL Mme. Astle Charged with Numerous Surdersa
Denver reports the arrest of mime Astle a chiropodist charged with murders including cremating infant remains in a kitchen store affidavits by a housemate accuse her of four killings England authorities issued warrants for three married patrons of her London London Scotland Yard links Georgia Shorthouse friend of Sir Charles Dilke and alleged connections to a historic scandal.
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Mme. Astle
Surdersa
Inafanta
England
Denver
Astle
Gertie Harris
Lincoln
Neb
Clara Levick
London
Scotland Yard
Georgia Shorthouse
Sir Charles Dilke
Mrs. Crawford
Sir Charles
Manner of Gillert Death Remains a Mystery
The investigation ties William Gillert to the Hanna farm discovery with claims he served at Jefferson City prison and had funds upon arrival, though his father says Gillert left home with only thirty dollars. Officials doubt he was a farm hand and weigh murder or suicide theories. Detective Thornton and Prosecutor Holtzman favor murder, while others consider self-inflicted death.
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Gillert
William Gillert
Hanna
Oliver Simmons
Buchanan St
Colbert
Jefferson City
Simmons
Manker
Thornton
Holtzman
Be and Bis Pair Discharged Then Rearrested
Jno Berry and Daniel II known for the flim flam change racket were cleared of a market charge by the mayor on Thursday but rearrested on new allegations of theft and associating with thieves. Officers Slate and Settles pursued, with Li's tearful wife at the scene. Berry reportedly remains unnamed as to current status.
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Jno
Berry
Daniel II
Oriers Slate
Admiral Brown's Views on Chili Affairs
A Navy Department letter from Admiral Brown dat ed Coquimbo Chile July 16 states 6000 well equipped troops in the area The Vallona battle on July 7 saw up to 800 per side with conflicting results Insurgents have received about 15000 stands of arms rapid firing pieces and ammunition He notes insurgents are ready for a southern push and that European ships aiding Balmaceda may hasten action He plans to leave for Valparaiso in a week.
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Chili
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Brown
Coquimbo
Vallona
Europe
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
Park Place Disaster Toll Reaches Sixty One Bodies Recovered
New York reports 61 dead in the Park Place disaster with 48 identified and 13 unknown. The city detail notes nine unaccounted for, alongside a moral tale about a man from Cass county who stored a misaddressed revenue stamp letter and burned it after weeks. A new steamship line from Baltimore to Havana for freight and passengers begins in September, spurred by the U S Cuba reciprocity treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burnett
Cass County
U. S. Marshal’s Office
Frank
van Buren
New Steamship Line
Baltimore
the World
Havana
United States
Cuba
Livery Prices Remain the Same
The census bulletin reports on June 1 1890 there were 14 976 019 horses 2 246 986 mules and 49 109 asses in the United States. Horse numbers rose 44.59 percent since 1880 and mule numbers 26.66 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Pensacola Loses Sailors Before China Run
The United States steamship Pensacola has 28 crew deserters over two days with four more joining Tuesday and 24 on Wednesday. The ship is ordered to sail to China, but the crew claims the vessel is unsafe.
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San Francisco
United States
Pensacola
China
Alive Growler A Bunchback Hoodwinks Prohibitionists
In Hanecae Connecticut August 27 a local eccentric named Kildeer Huff posed as a deaf mute with a deformity and hoodwinked prohibitionists who trusted his staged charity. Found dead near his hut on Potato Hill the man revealed a hidden padde n sack containing spirits and $197 in small change. The town, a no license area, learns Huff funded his night prowling by peddling small drinks for five cents.
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Connecticut
Hanecae
Conn
Simon Pure
Kildeer Huff
Huff
Buff
Potato Hill
Million a Year Leaves Indianapolis On Wheat
Wheat held steady with little change in Indianapolis on Thursday. Grain merchant William Thormeon notes most local gamblers stay cautious, estimates over 1,000,000 leaves the city yearly with no return. A notable matrimony spree follows with Charles MacIntire marrying Otie Johnson at 890 North Alabama Street and John Printz wedding Hattie Francis at 203 Blakest, both ceremonies noted after work.
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Indianapolis
Wm. Thormeon
Sun
Charles MacIntire
The
Indiana Legion
Otie Johnson
Alabama St
Rev
Reese
Friends Church
John Printz
Mutchner
Hattie Francis
Blakest
Macintire
Printz
Maryland Republicans Name Officers At Ocean City Convention
The Maryland Republican state convention in Ocean City Aug 27 chose Dr W G Tuck permanent chairman and adopted a platform endorsing the administration opposing free coinage praising Secretary Foster and President Harrison while noting party growth in Maryland. Nominees included Jas J Collins comptroller Geo W Sharp attorney general and G B Atel clerk of the court of appeals. Descriptions of floods and storm damage followed with multiple fatalities and aid appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Ocean City
W. G. Tuck
Anne
Arundee County
Harrison
Foster
Blaine
Jas. J. Collins
Worcester County
Geo. W. Sharp
Baltimore
G. B. Atel
St. Marys
Court of Appeals
Mr Weaver's Humorous Alaska Visit Chronicle
O D Weaver recounts a comic Alaska trip to the Board of Trade. He describes icebergs, bears, and natives with humorous anecdotes about harpooning seals and Kodak bear portraits. He predicts Alaska will become a booming American settlement and contemplates a broker’s office there. He jokes about hunting, dancing, and sea sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Weaver
Board of Trade
Alaska
Sun
Mr. Weaver
Indianapolis
Kodak
United States
Hope
Mudsock
Eight Years for Paxton in Assault Case
Robert Paxton withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to assault and battery with carnal intent. Judge Cox sentenced him to eight years in the penitentiary and fined $100. The incident at 19714 Harrison Ave involved Cecilia Lausman, a 40 year old painter's daughter, who was seriously injured during Paxton's assault attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Paxton
Cox
Charles Lausman
Harrison At
Cecelia
Slow Viaduct Progress Amid Heavy Stone Work
The Viaduct over the Virginia railroad is advancing slowly due to stone shortages. Abutments receive 12,980 tons, arch over tracks will be 20 feet high, and tracks will drop while telegraph lines are moved. Completion pushed to mid next year with demolition of east buildings for a new wall.
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Virginia
Western Union
Old Time Scene of Hustle at La fayette Yards
J. BE. & W. Yards present a bustling scene at Lake Wire and Western yards in La Fayette with switch engines, long trains, and eager workers. Despite chaos, no collisions or major drunkenness occurred and satisfaction spread from managers to laborers as 1,200 loaded cars awaited removal. In days, operations should normalize and freight backlogs shrink. Bertrand near-death in Swiss glacier crevice is reported from Paris with rescue by ropes and guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Wire & Western
Lafayette
M. Bertrand
Paris
Chambery
Academy of Sciences
Switzerland
Park Place Disaster at Park Place debris scene
New York on August 27 a large crew from the department of public works works to clear debris at Park Place ruins. Crowds linger at the scene despite little to see as police lines hold. A total of 56 bodies have been recovered from the morgue with 88 identifications and 17 still unaccounted for. if unidentified by tomorrow, they will be buried.
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New York
Department of Public Works
Park Place
Still Chewing the Rag At State Tax Hearings
State board of equalization heard appeals for lower taxes from J. H. Bass of Fort Wayne street railway citing 235000 indebtedness and stock at nothing. R T McDonald of Jenny electric light Co fort Wayne sought relief as a heavy city taxpayer. O Hanna of Natman and Co bank also urged a lighter burden.
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State Board of Equalization
State -House
J. H. Bass
Fort Wayne Street Railway Company
R.T. McDonald
Jenny Electric Light Company
Fort Wayne
Hanna
Natman & Co.’s Bank
Features of Sporting Life and League Turmoil
The report lists numerous runners and horses with times and placings from various races in Gosport and Independence, notes on umpires and proposed signings, and details a split between the league and association over Mike Kelly. It records scores, batteries, and executive changes, including President Kra mer’s resignation and Zach Phelps’s succession as the new leader.
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St. Louis
Arthur Whitney
Jerome Park
Airplant
Cynosure
Homer
Celia
Alliquipa
Delaware
Saratoga
Dr. Hasbrouck
Lady Pulsifer
Cottonada
Prettiwit
Gosport
John A. Logan
Bessie M
Bloomington
Kissel
Dallas
Olivette
Mike Kelly
Seattle
Cleveland
Independence
White Foot
Faustina
Nigger Baby
Boston
Milwaukee
O’brien
Murphy
Dwyer
Vaughn
Washington
Batteres
Carsey
Sutcliffe
Stivettes
Boyle
Baltimore
Columbus
Healy
Robinson
Knell
Donohue
Boston Association
Kelly
Hae
New York
Cincinnati
Rusie
Clark
Crane
Harrington
Chicago
Brooklyn
Gumbert
Merritt
Lovett
Kinslow
Pittsburg
Baldwin
Miller
Staley
Bennett
Philadelphia
Gruber
Zimmer
Keefe
Kling
Clements
League
Association
Kramer
Zach Phelps
Passenger Train Plunges 200 Foot Trestle In Statesville
A west bound passenger train on the Western North Carolina railroad jumped a trestle about 2 a.m. near Statesville and plunged 200 feet into a ravine. At least 40 passengers were killed and about 25 injured. few escaped unhurt as details remain scarce from the remote site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Statesville
N. C
Western North Carolina Railroad
Mosque for Chicago at the World Fair proposal
N J Arbeely, former Jerusalem consul now in New York, reports Egyptian and Syrian leaders propose Chicago 1893 World’s Fair exhibit ideas. A Cairo style mosque built with Egyptian material and clerics, plus an exact Street Called Straight replica from Damascus with sheiks and Syrian girls. Arbeely to present to fair commission.
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New York
N. J. Arbeely
Jerusalem
Egypt
Syria
Chicago
Cairo
Muhammedan
Damascus
Ananias
St. Paul
Arbeely
Assisting Figures in a Gas Trust Plea
A letter urges use of column space to support Consumers' gas trust and the News in promoting a meter system. It mockingly catalogs drastic purported declines in fodder hay wood coal and pork and argues gas companies must be progressive while labeling critics as "ONE OF THE SUCKERS."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Trust
Marion County
Italy
Elephants Trample Enemies Amid Global Dispatches
A Tan giers report says a queen's elephant used in Fez crushes captives from a rebellion. In St Johnsbury Harrison visits Vermont breeders then Windsor and Proctor, with lunch hosted by Ex Senator Evarts. Mohr enheim briefs the czar in St Petersburg after meeting Von Giers. Barcelona opposes reciprocity with the United States. Berlin blocks ammunition transfer to Chile. Hungary arrests four women for poisoning husbands. A Paris woman plans to murder her husband by molten lead. A Parisian youth bequeaths his head to a colonel, body to a medical college, clothes to Eiffel. The Gunn folding bed is promoted by New York sales agents. Indianapolis reports.
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Harrison
St. Johnsbury
White River Junction
Vermont Association of
Windsor
William M. Evarts
Brattleboro
Proctor
Cape May
Barcelona
Paris
M. Eiffel
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