Cholera fears rise as Moravia outbreak looms at quarantine
New York August 31 reports a Hamburg line steamer Moravia with 22 deaths during voyage. Quarantine inspectors found no cholera on board but noted reticence among ship's crew. Many dead were Polish and Prussian, buried at sea. Measles found aboard. health officials cautious, awaiting full results. Other ships received clean bills or were detained as cholera fears spread in Europe and Atlantic ports.
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Itill
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Colorado
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Italia
Gibraltar
Circassia
Friesland
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Liverpool
Paris
TuesTacun
Gronigen
Amsterdam
Hamburg
Rouen
Ona
Taneran
Renmin
Dambure
America
Cork
Lirvanproor
Liverpool Hospital
Lovver
Dover
St. Bartholomewy‘s Hospital
Germany
Harwich
Brotherhood Tackles Street Car Conductor Disputes
Tre Case with Worley and two more conductors sparks a Brotherhood inquiry. Frank Wilson and John Redmond were discharged amid fare disputes, while Worley faces reinstatement after a two week suspension for a fight. President Frenzel supported Worley s return. Riggs and the other two cases to be reviewed after Labor Day.
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Soharpee
Brotherhoasd
Frank Wilson
Brightwood
John Redmond
College-ave
Emperor Frenzel
Brotherhood
John Worley
Frenzel
Worley
John Riggs
Wilson
Redmond
Martin Dugan
The
Sun
Riggs
Betting on Sullivan Corbett Fight Heats Up in New York
News from New York and Indianapolis shows lively betting on the Sullivan Corbett bout with combinations centered on Corbett Meyer and Dixon at 6 to 1. Small bets are placed but expected to grow as bettors navigate how draws affect pools. The exclusive combination pool system resembles baseball pools, with one spread on the levee.
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New York
Sullivan-Corbett
Corbett
Meyer
Dixon
Indianapolis
Multiple local events mix at Indiana town meeting and incidents
A Friday evening meeting at 64 Court St will elect officers of the First Regiment Union Veteran Army, a new Republican organization. A Tuesday fire on a unoccupied house at corner Delaware and Winthste burned for $1,500. The Shearer family reunion drew about 150 at Irvington. Mapleton residents captured Albert Walters on Tuesday, charged with horse theft. he was bound over to the grand jury. Haughville trustees set a one week deadline to cover Clerk Mocker’s defalcation. Ed Cullen, helper with the street cars, was knocked down by a wagon and hurt. Powers & Murphy took him home. The State Tax Board met with Meyer for Michigan Central Railroad, with 42 miles of track in Indiana. last year’s assessment was $36,000 per mile, now contested. A list of local families and marriages listed several couples. The Indianapolis cost study shows average family maintenance at 191, dining and rental costs. meat is the priciest diet item. Public Works decided to renumber Arch St houses. asphalt pavement completed to College Ave. Ray St sewer defect traced to mouth sewage. repairs ordered. Spring Blast road work authorized with grading, gravel, and brick sidewalk paving.
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First Regiment
Union Veteran Army
New Republican
William Scott
Delaware
Winthste
Shearer
Irvington
Mapleton
Albert Walters
Walters
Janet Jones
Eadi
Haughville
Mocker
Ed. Cullen
Meyer
Michael
Marie Lelmann
Harry
Alice West
John
Sophia Feigen
Peter and
Hattie Schaub
Florence Grieb
Henry
Anna Comstock
William and
Christina Mussman
George
Sarah Tommond
Mrs. Cartes
Oriole St
Robertson
Birch St
William Anderson
St. Vincent’s
William H. Rose
Marie Waterman
State Statistician
Peclle
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Arch-st
Massachusetts-ave
Western Paying Company
College-ave
Mansfield
Ray St
Train Collision Near Williston Shocks Essex Junction
An excursion train returning to Montpelier from Burlington collided with a northbound freight two miles south of Williston Vermont on Tuesday evening. Two passengers died, nine injured, and the forward cars were empty. Tracks cleared Wednesday evening.
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Essex Junction
Central Vermont Railroad
Montpelier
Burlington
Williston
Vermont
James Crossett
Geo. Brown
Death by own action as man commits suicide near train
Anperson Ind Aug 31 Geo Tart a married brick mason at DePauw plate glass works Alexandria threw himself under a north bound Big Four train at that place Tuesday night and was instantly killed. He had threatened to commit death by own action before.
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Anperson
Ind
Geo. Tart
DePauw Plate Glass Works
Alexandria
Flo
Ghostly Hoaxes and Balloon Feats Shock Ligonier Crowd
A wild Ligonier tale mix including a phantom dressed in white that turns out to be a local girl in disguise, a drunkard farmer near Frankfort who bets on heads or tails for drinks, and a Hammond balloon stunt where a trained dog saved a flyer from a 1000 foot fall.
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Frankfort
A Famous Man Gone Noble Onsteer Marked With Self Denial
New York Aug 31 George Wm Curtis editor of Harper's Weekly died at 2 am Tuesday in New Brighton Staten Island. Born Feb 24 1824 in Providence he never attended college but pursued journalism and politics. Curtis championed civil service reform and helped shape Harper's Weekly before aligning with Cleveland and mugwumps.
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Civil Service
New Yorks
George Wm. Curtis
Harper’s Weekly
New Brighton
Staten Island
Geo. Win. Curtis
Providence
L. 1
Jamaica Plain
Mass
He May Live, but a Little Child Was Burned to Beatz
In Columnus on August 31 Albert Taylor and I Duncan Sr attempted to light a fire with coal oil. An explosion spread burning oil to 2 year old Nathaniel Rhodes who died from the burns. Taylor sustained severe burns but is expected to recover as the house burned.
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Beatz
Columnus
Albert Taylor
I. Duncan Sr
Nathaniel Rhodes
Taylor
Judge Grants Restraining Order Against B and O Taxation
Judge Gillett in Indiana on August 31 issued a restraining order prohibiting county treasurers along the B and O rail road line from collecting taxes assessed on the company under the last legislature. A final decision is set for September 10.
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Ind
Gillett
B.& O. Railroad Company
Fixing for the Fun Political Tongue Waggers to Tackle the Public-Gol
A long campaign slate lists Republican speakers including Parson Chase at Peru and Warsaw and Smiley N Chambers at Greenfield, with Kokomo Bloomington and Columbus names. Democratic efforts feature Gen Adlai Stevenson eight speeches starting Vincennes, plus other speakers like Campbell of Ohio and Hunter of Illinois. Controversy surrounds Tribune accusations of GOP ties and Sentinel attacks.
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State Committee
Parson Chase
Peru
Warsaw
Smiley N. Chambers
Hancock County
Greenfield. CO
W. Fairbanks
Kokomo
John B. Cockrum
Bloomington
W. P. Jishback
Columbus
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Adlai Stevenson
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Isaac Pusey Gray
Democracy
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Ohio
Liberty
A. J. Hunter
Illinois
Congress
George W. Bell
New York
Michael Ryan
Cincinnati
President Harrison Visits White Plains to Meet Reid
President Harrison arrived in New York by special car on August 31 and was driven to Ophir farm to meet Whitelaw Reid. Reporters note the trip aims to arrange acceptance speeches for candidates, with emphasis on tariff debate, while Sullivan Corbett headlines and campaign fundraising remain central.
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Harrison
Traveler
Harlem
White Plains
Whitelaw Reid
Ophir Farm
Cluerd
Crincryyat
W. CO
Mason and Dixon
Steve Elkins
West Virginia
Indiana
Seventh District Republican Convention Nominates Henry
The Seventh District Republicans met in the criminal court room at the courthouse on Wednesday afternoon and organized by electing James T. Layman chairman. Charles L. Henry of Anderson was nominated by acclamation after I C Ryan placed his name in nomination. Speeches followed by Henry and John W Lovett before adjournment.
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Criminal Court
Court House
James T. Layman
Charles L. Henry
Anderson
I. C. Ryan
Mr. Henry
John W. Lovett
Floods devastate western Scotland with widespread damage
Loxpon Aug. 31 Great damage from a Tuesday flood in the west of Scotland. The overflowing waters submerged crops and pastures, drowning sheep and lambs, washing out highways, and submerging many low lying villages.
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Loxpon
Scotland
Overan
Fassions of the Synod Discuss Funding for World Fair
About 20 members of the general synod of the German evangelical church met on Wednesday. President Zimmer man opened with prayer, Rev Adolph Miller of Richmond Va spoke. The group debated funds to present a credible display at the world’s fair and sent the matter to the arrangements committee. Sunday opening was voted down. Hamburg Indiana offered ten acres and a 840000 bonus for a seminary site but was rejected for not being central. The session may run to Thursday due to delays.
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General Synod of
The
German Evangelical Church
Zimmerman
Adolph Miller
Richmond
Hamburg
New Theater Nears Opening Amid Rapid Construction
The city’s new theater advances quickly with carpenters plasterers and painters at work. Scaffolds fill the interior as electrical crews install lighting and artists add stage scenery. Curtains and scenery expected by Saturday night. opening matinee on Labor Day aims for readiness per manager Jim Fennessy.
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Cincinnati
Jim Fennessy
Sorrows of a Shaver Owner Seeks Boiler Noise Trial
Anthony Balls, owner of a small house and barber shop near Union station, and guardian Charlotte Balls sue boiler works managers Ben Hetherington and Frederick Berner. They seek court action to curb daytime racket that drives away customers and tenants.
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Linois St
Union Station
Anthony
Charlotte Balls
Benjamin
Hetherington
Frrederick Berner
Circuit Court
Amusements notes and upcoming events in Indianapolis
A temperance town staging uses a tired white horse for comedy with a garbaged man as owner. Knights of Pything Brightwood plan a benefit at English’s opera house October 27 to 29 featuring Bully and Bear and Bill Bartley Campbell’s show. Marie Selika concert at Slackford Street AME church drew praise with local singers, another performance set for Wednesday. Rev. Smith Claiborne’s church fundraiser proceeds. Furniture sales advertise at William L Elder’s store. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla promotes iodide of potassium and hops in its formula.
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Knights of Pything
Brightwood
English’s
Opera House
Bartley Campbell
Mme. Marie Selika
Slackfordst
Smith Claiborne
Indianapolis Horse Races Struggle for Attendance at Fair Grounds
The breeders meeting at the fair grounds opened with a small crowd and dusty track. Hiram Howland timed the races late. Em imitator won the first heat, Minnie H. took the 2:40 pace, and Maud Clay led the Denison house trotters, all while pneumatic sulkies drew attention. Officials hope larger crowds arrive as week-long races continue with reduced admission and free entry for ladies.
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Hiram Howland
Bates House
Imitator
Hida 8
May Dallah
Emitator
Minnie H
Frank R
Frank R. John Housan, A Roachdale
Denison House Guardantes
Maud Clay
Stella B
Maud
Greensburg
Esmeralda
Cecilian Prince
Marle Wilkes
Somerby Plans Maryland Reorganization for Iron Hall
About 200 members from branches across the state gathered at the American House in Boston on August 31 to discuss the Iron Hall crisis. They backed Somerby and a plan to reorganize under Maryland law, with Merrill criticized. Somerby spoke briefly, outlining a reorganizing scheme he planned to reveal soon.
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Iron Hall
American House
Somerby
Merrill
Maryland
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