Death in the Wreckage of Harlem Excursion Trains
A rear end collision near Bulln Long Island City killed 15, many fatally wounded. Among the dead are Col. Burke editor of Spirit of the Times and actor J. M. Thelan known as George Fielding. Rockaway Beach train collided with the last Manhattan Beach train, leaving mangled remains and scattered blood. Seventeen wounded were hospitalized. two died en route. Authorities weigh fault as trains crowded with excursionists. Additional fatal crash reported at Dykeman's station on Harlem road. A total death toll rose with Aug 28 and Aug 29 updates as hospitals and morgues took in victims. Coroner and district attorney to confer likely arrests.
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Rockaway Beach
Rockaway
Col. Burke
Knapp
Richard Newman
Max Stein
Joseph M. Thelan
Bertha Weinstein
Long Island City
Grillett
Philadelphia
Brewsters
Dykeman’s Station
Pawling
Harlem Road
Pewelier and Elliott
Firemer
Nellie Reid
Dewitt Germence
Jamea
Thompson
Sixty-fourth St
Skellton
New Town
Queens County
A Wild Bad Girl Brought Into the Criminal Court
The grandfather of 12 year old Mabel Wallace asks Judge Cox to place the girl in the reformatory noting her long running away and thefts since age two. Previous release after promising reform led to more trouble. prosecutors advised filing an affidavit. Judge Cox directs grandfather to seek legal action with Judge Brown elsewhere.
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Mabel Wallace
Criminal Court
Cox
Mabel
Col. Streight
Wright
Brown
Circuit Court
Warthman Burned In Asphalt Vat Accident
William Johnson a colored laborer for Western paving and supply company was badly burned Monday morning after falling into a vat of steaming asphalt at the Michigan street and Indiana avenue works. Rescued with difficulty he was taken to City hospital in precarious condition. he lives with his family on West Seventh street.
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Warthman
William Johnson
Western Paving and Supply Company
Michigan-st
Indiana-are
Be O
W. Seventh-st
Riots erupt at Spanish bull fight and Basque hymn clash
Aug 28 Saragossa spectators grew angry at a bull fight and tried to burn seats and doors. Police dispersed the crowd. In San Sebastian Basques forced musicians to play the Basque hymn, troops fired on rioters, two killed before order returned.
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Maprin
Saragossa
San Sebastian
Dyeing and Cleaning Capacity at Smith's Dye Works
Smith's dye works at 57 N PennsylvanSt advertises dyeing and cleaning services highlighting persistent operation and location. The brief note mentions the business address and its specialty in dyeing and cleaning.
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Smith's Dye Works
N.pennsyvanta-St
Second Act Of The Play New Bonds Drawn Up But Not Increased
Bonds for Albert Heed Theodore Haughey Percival Coffin and others were signed after waiving examination before Commissioner Van Buren. New bonds set at old figures with Kurtz added to Colin’s bond. Grand jury in November or when court orders, with further signatures sought.
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Haugheys
Collins
Pollock
van Buren
Albert
Heed
Theodore P. Haughey
Percival Coffin
Schuyler Haughey
Haughey
Harris
Kankakee
William Kurtz
Francis Collin
Federal Grand Jury
Duncan
Young Schuyler
Francis Cottin
Howland Reports Bright Outlook for State Fair and Meet
Supt Howland of the Indianapolis driving club and state fair race meet says county fairs have drawn large crowds. He expects faster horses to enter the fair meet and many from the club’s races will stay over. State agricultural board executives will meet early next week to assign space and prep the fair.
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Howland
Indianapolis Driving Club
State Agricultural Board
Woe Upon Woe Clerk Murphy Surrenders on Counterfeit Charge
J KE Murphy a clerk at Ryder's liquor and cigar house on West Washington street was arrested before Commissioner Van Buren on a charge of passing counterfeit money. An employee of Western Union telegraph company said Murphy paid for a telegram with a counterfeit dollar. Murphy surrendered when U S officers pursued him. He denies passing the coin and was released on his own recognizance to appear Tuesday morning. Ryder, his employer, faces trial for possessing counterfeit labels and for a recent boycott forced assignment.
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J. KE. Murphy
Ryder's Liquor and Cigar House
W. Washington Sr
van Buren
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Ryder
Break for Education Reveals Nellie Leavell’s Plight
Nellie Leavell a young girl under Police matron Buchanan lives two miles south of Marion Indiana with the Hall family. She worked on a farm and was barred from schooling. Saturday she walked to Indianapolis to seek reform school admission but Supt. Kelly refused placement. Mrs Buchanan notified and coordinated with Indianapolis authorities.
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Nellie Leavell
Buchanan
Hall
Marion
Ind
Indianapolis
Reform School
Kelly
Tax Board Session Hears Knox County Assessment Claims
The State tax board held a busy session on Monday. Attorneys Geo T. Riley of Simpson Emerson and Lane represented Simpson, Emerson and Lane hardware dealers of Vincennes. Mary J. Nabb and others from Knox County presented regulation claims for lower assessments in person, with C B Hissinger representing the county in the latter cases.
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State
Geo.t. Riley
Vincennes
Simpson, Emerson & Lane
Hardware Deaiers
Mary J. Nabb
L. B. Smith
Wm. L. Ewing
Robi. M. Glass
O. H. Cobb
Knox County
C. B. Hissinger
Burnham Cafe Sale and Closure under Receiver
Burnham cafe advertised for public auction on August 31 after passing to a receiver appointed by Indiana Trust Company. The cafe has since been run by the receiver’s agent as stockholders laid out several thousand dollars and the business is now closed.
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Burnham
Indiana Trust Company
Unnecessary Misery Ended by Liver Regulator Remedy
Unnecessary misery is endured by bisons and dyspeptic sufferers who neglect to take Simmon's Liver regulator. Headache, constipation and indigestion are cured by this pure vegetable remedy.
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Simmon
Belva Lockwood Witnesses Tragedy of Painter Ellis
Charles Ellis a 58 year old painter living with his mother on Tennessee street and Indiana avenue killed himself with chloroform after domestic troubles and drinking. Miss Belva Lockwood witnessed the scene and coroner records note Ellis said goodbye before death. He was a G A R veteran and member of K P Red Man Patriotic Sons of America. funeral at the family home Tuesday at 10 AM.
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Chas. L. B. Ellis
Ellis
Tennessee-st
Indiana-ave
Dr. Elis
Planet Reader
Ming Belva Lockwood
Washington, D. C
Eis
Miss Lockwood
Indianapolis National Bank
Oddfellows
Chapman Post
Post
Red Man
Chas. Ellis
Patriotic Sons of America
Kicking Doctors at City Dispensary Demand Higher Pay
The Dispensary Corps, stationed at the City dispensary, asks for raised salaries and relief from constant ambulance calls. Superintendent Moffitt asked the Board of Health Monday to increase staff and adjust duties, but President Morrison and Dr. Cook proposed no immediate changes, noting current staff handle the workload and seek experience over pay.
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Moflitt
Board of Health
Moffitt
Morrison
Dre. Morrison
Cook
Marion county teachers hold five day institute opening
The Marion county teachers institute opened a five day session in the hall of representatives at the state house with 175 teachers present. Supt. W. B. Flick urged regular and punctual attendance. Prof. Fertich spoke on the object of institutes, followed by Prof. Sanders on the chief ends of education. The afternoon covered theories of teaching by Sanders and Fertich.
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Marion County Teachers’ Institute
Hall of Representatives
State House
Mionday
W. B. Flick
Marion County
W. H. Fertich
Covington
Ing
W. F. L. Sanders
Connersville
Savage Lightning Strikes Baunston Area Telegraph Wires
A severe thunderstorm on Sunday night cut all telegraph and telephone wires entering Baunston W Y. Widespread damage followed as several local barns were struck by lightning. In Bararoaga the same storm produced heavy rain and substantial damage.
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Baunston
W. Y
Bararoaga
Hurricane moving north toward New York predicted for Tuesday
New York on August 28 reports a hurricane forecast by the local weather observer. The storm, which began in Florida on Saturday, has gained energy and is now moving rapidly northward. It was centered over Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday morning.
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New York
Florida
Charlotte
N. C
Wrecked In a Gale Off Hallifax Port
The brig Sceptre from Porto Rico was towed into Hallifax port disabled after a gale. One crewman was lost Sunday night. Two French fishing vessels were lost and the schooner Minnie is believed to be lost with all hands.
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Hallifax
Sceptre
Porto Rico
Minnie
Encampment Preparations and Local Arrangements Ahead of GA R
Clerks organize veteran visitors listings while Postmaster Thompston plans nine substitute carriers and extra windows for prompt mail delivery. Band from Olney offers to travel. carriages donated by city ladies. ice water barrels mapped for march routes. Gen Sickles may not attend. diamond badges and silk flag to be awarded for parade turnout. A street-horse handler tours Pennsylvani near Market introducing horses to electric cars for a fee.
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Information Bureau
Thompston
Sun
State House
Olney
Mollie Hay
Occidental
Columbus
Allan Hendricks
G. A. TR
Armstrong’s Park
Colbert
Tue Sun
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Marion County
Indiana
Pennsylvani St
Ohio
Market
Chas. St. Clair
Senator Morgan States No Real Financial Panic
Senator Morgan of Alabama, recently in Paris as an arbitrator in the Behring sea matter, arrives in Washington and says reports of financial distress are exaggerated. He notes his information is secondhand and that panic talk likely serves certain interests. People have money in wallets while banks lack cash.
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Morgan
Washington
Alabama
Paris
Prince Bismarck Rejects Being Labeled a Particularist
In Berlin on August 28 a deputation of 1060 people urged Prince Bismarck to be called a particularist. He rejected the label and explained his last summer speech as advising Thuringians to observe the actions of the federal council which he said was operating behind closed doors.
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Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Federal Council
Fepy
Denny’s
Defrees
Patsy Gorman
Anone
Tom Taggart
Bob Catterson
Tom
Campaten
An Inventor's Death in New Jersey
Orange New Jersey August 28 Hayward A Harvey inventor of Harveyized ateel armor plates and roller screws died at 1 o'clock Monday morning after a five months illness New rockers at William L Elder's
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Orange
N. J
Hayward A. Harvey
Local Postmaster Turmoil and Mayoral Prospects Roil City Politics
Local politicians concede Albert Sahm will not join the Indianapolis post office until Edward Thompson leaves, with Washington trip framed as a bid to extend tenure. Postmaster returned smiling, claiming success in Washington. E. S. A. Haines touts prohibition mayoralty bid at Military Park. Samuel D. La Fuze seeks police judge nomination. Prohibition city committee plans meetings and a city convention call after encampment. Republican council candidates touted with a slate of nine potential names. Convention set for Sept. 12. Columbia club reception for Denny appears unlikely, officials say.
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Albert Sahm
Indianapolis
Edward Thompson
Washington
A. Haines
Prohibition
Military Park
Samuel D. la Fuze
Prohibition City Committee
Capt. Litter
Thorpe Block
Times
Henry Coburn
Geo. Merritt
A. D. Shaw
Wm. Kosthe
Chas. Krauss
Chas. Chatton
W. C. van Arsdal
D. W. Coffin
Henry Rowe
J. A. Wildman
Sullivan's Diary Promises Beer Before Election Day
A sardonic diary entry recounts political feuds and scandals as Sullivan laments safe access, boasts of taxes and a planned campaign blitz. He mocks opponents, notes threats to milk farmers, and hints at distributing beer to sway voters before the election.
Wages Cut Threat Looms At Big Four
Big Four announces wage reductions for employees effective Sept. 1 as officers note job cuts and salary reductions across ranks. Company contends a strike avoided is hoped, with promised increases when freight business improves.
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Big Four
Races Start Sept 6 for Royal Victoria Cup Defense
The international gold cup races at Sou thampton will begin on September 6 hosted by the Royal Victoria yacht club. The Prince of Wales cutter Britannia will defend the cup at the Nayvshoe, currently being overhauled at the docks here.
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Southampton
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Engagement tragedy and suicide in Brooklyn
Wm Howreth, 30, shot his fiancée Sarah Yakowsky, 28, at 598 Second Street Brooklyn then killed himself after she broke the engagement. The woman likely to die. Also notes Horse Day at the Fair in Chicago with Arabians and American-Arabians and a report on West Point cadets departing. Forecasts for Indiana call for cooler, fair weather Monday night and Tuesday.
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New Yor
Wm. Howreth
Sarah Yakowsky
Second St
Brooklyn
Howleth
Chicago
West Point
Indiana
Prominent settler Mrs. Sarah M. Howard dies at home
Mrs. Sarah M. Howard longtime city settler and Baptist member dies Sunday night. The list of local notices includes missing 17 year old Harry Linsey living on Mississippi Street near Teath, and several injuries from accidents. Also reported are Epworth league conventions next weekend at Roberta Park Church and various criminal and civic items from the area.
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Sarah M. Howard
Harry Linsey
Mississippi St
Teath
Roberta Park Church
T. N. Tilford
Irvington
Henry Perry
College Ave
Saventh-st
Meridian
Geo. W. Busey
W. B. Harris
John Reynolds
Harry
Geo. Schofield
Harris
R. B. Herron
Fredonia
Kas
Grace BL. 1
Republican Traveling Mens’ Club
D.W. Coffin
Ohio
Foraker
T Ba
Witneseda
Matthews
New York
Wisconsin
Geo. Dixon
Edgar Sisson
Monticello
St. Joseph County
Indianapolis
Fleming
Ichard Lieber
German Tribune
Garbase Crematory
Mama Rappaport
Brown
Circuit Court
Chicago
Wildman
Board of Trade
D. P. Erwin
John H. Holliday
Geo. Tanner
Washington
de Court House
Squeaky
Tom
Eliza Hackney
Cox
Jones
Albert English
Hester F. Carroll
E. Allen
Winnie Patterson
H. G
Sertha Coughlin
Silvester
Nellie Twinn
John
Anna Woody
Mary McPeek
Kate Barty
Sanford
Sarah Peary
Joshua
Addel Longsdale
James
Mrs. Eacock
H. H
Mrs. Gibbs
Austin
Dora Black
Joseph and
Mary Foppiana
Herman
Minnie Keers
John and
Maud Smyth
George and
Fanny Newhouse
Martin and
Helen O'Connor
Martin
Sally Turner
Kate Hoover
Voting in the House Deliberations on Silver Coinage Amid Crowded Galleries
The House opened to a full chamber with prayers as debates on the silver question unfolded. Amendments to free coinage were debated and defeated in sequence, culminating in the Wilson act repeal vote while Senate leaders outlined future speeches on the issue and related financial bills.
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Wasumneron
Weaver
New York
Bailey
Texas
Apsaker Crisp
Prevens
Kie Milian
Tennessee
United States
Bir
Bland
Bians-Alison
City orders street debris cleared before encampment
The Board of Works on Monday directed city and streetcar contractors to remove debris from streets by Thursday to keep the city in a presentable state during the encampment. Gutters on New Jersey Street between Louisiana and Fifth streets were to be cleaned immediately. Several requests to erect stands on streets and parks were denied. Contracts were awarded for paving and cement walks on New Jersey Street and nearby sidewalks at stated prices.
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Board of Works
New Jersey St
Louisiana
New Jersey-st
St. Mary
Morrison-sts
Western Paving Company
M. Foster
Morrison and
St. Mary-sts
McCarty St
Meridian
Chadwick-sts
Danial Foley
Train Strikes Doctor at Delaware Crossing
Dr. Eli Carr aged 67 of 89 Harri Bon street was struck by a train at the Delaware street crossing Monday morning. He narrowly escaped death as both feet were crushed in the incident.
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Eli Carr
Harri- Bon St
Delaware St. Crossing
International bicycle traces open in Cleveland
WiIRM WHISPERS reports on an open bicycle event in Cleveland on Tuesday. Also noted is a $4,000,000 gold coin arrival at the New York sub-treasury from Frisco on Monday, while Siam-France talks stall over demands and a Javanese village at Bridway plais loses a major fair attraction amid a tense Chicago labor rally at Lake Front Park with police presence and planned arrests for inflammatory remarks.
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International Bicycle Tvaces
Cleveland
Sub-Treasury
New York
Frisco
Siam
France
Bridway Plais
Lake Front Park
Chicago
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DWO
Suate Tax Board
Belva
Charles Ellis
Hood
Sickles
L. Elder
Denny
Columbia Club
Smith
Sullivan
Chowliss
Senator Sherman
Senate
Sherman
Wolcott
Colorado
Platte
Repubican
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Hill
Cockrell
Missouri
Treasury
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