Indianapolis Plans a Stone Library Building
A new Indianapolis library will rise at Meridian and Obio ats on a Bedford stone facade with Corinthian detailing. The 50 foot high structure of steel and iron will have three basement rooms, 50 000 volumes on display, and offices for librarians and school officials, all to be finished within a year.
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Indianapolis
Meridian and
Chiosts
Son
Meridian and Obioats
Meridian-st
Ghio-st
Board of School Commissioners
The Mayors Misere In Indianapolis Police Tale
An Indianapolis mayor dealing with police court status is mocked as a judge. An Irish woman drags a street boy into the mayor office and scolds him as clerks watch. She declares she will bring the boy to reform school while vowing harsh punishment at home.
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Indianapolis
Judge Buskirk
Gorman
Sphalpeen
Oibav
Indianapolis Library Building Plans With 50000-Volume Apartment
The two floor reading room and chambers for the school board and periodicals will occupy the new library with an apartment for 50000 volumes. Meridian street entrance will feature six steps and four marble pillars. The project totals 100000 dollars with 78000 spent and 22000 reserved for basement work and finishing touches. Once finished Indianapolis will boast a premier municipal library surpassed by only a few in the nation.
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Meridian
Chtosts
Meridian St
Indianapolis
United States
Woollen Offered Deputy Controller Job to Councilman
A leaked report says Controller Woollen urged Councilman Emil Rassmann to accept the deputy controller position after naming John Reynolds clerk and making Capt. Tarkington deputy. Rassmann refused citing business earnings and possible office gains. Woollen confirmed offering the post and urged the councilman to consider it.
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Woollen
John Reynolds
Capt
Tarkington
Emil Rassmann
Rassmann
Woolen
Sun
Regsmann
Mr. Woollen
Five Die in Haverstock Dynamite Explosion at Factory
In a Wednesday dynamite explosion at a Haverstock factory five men are killed. Victims include M Wadsworth engineer Peter Carlossa Joseph Williams Joseph Adler and Perry Townsberry workmen. Buildings destroyed by fire, shock felt twenty miles away. cause under investigation. Also: Minnesota Republicans in New York advocating Gov. Merriam for vice president.
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Nyack
Haverstock
M. Wadsworth
Peter Carlossa
Joseph Wiliams
Joseph Adler
Perry Townsberry
Merriam
New York
Minnesota
Washington
Thomas Lowrey
Snider
Clinton Morrison
W. R. Merriam
St. Paul
Northwest
Farmers’ Alliance
Harrison's Message Outlines Policy And Finances
President Harrison's forthcoming message, about 15 000 words, reviews department work from state to treasury, notes progress on reciprocity treaties under McKinley, Chilean episode, Italian riots, and naval plans. It praises prosperity under protection with reciprocity and forecasts urgent pension scrutiny and liberal naval appropriations. In Chicago, VanHeest defeats White for northwest lightweight title in six rounds.
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Harrison
Wasu Hiseron
State Department
Senate
United States
New Orleans
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Pec. B
Congress
Austrian juvenile band shines at Hoglishs include many nations tunes
The Austrian juvenile band gave two entertainments at Hoglishs opera house Wednesday. Forty boys performed with vigor and musical skill, praised for tasteful playing and engaging encores. Miss Marie Glover sang two numbers while Hermann added attractive window decorations for advertising.
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Hoglish’s
Marie Glover
Step Down Fight Over License Officer Fox
Controller Woollen demands removal or resignation of Capt. Fox the license officer in charge of delinquents. Fox defends himself claiming relentless pursuit of violators but records show limited success amid widespread license-dodging and complaints from the Board of Public Safety.
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Woollen
Fox
Ths Board of Public Safety
Tarkington
Mr. Woollen
Capt. Fox
SUN
Chilean Crisis Deepens as Montt Fails to Placate U S
Washington dispatch reports the Chilean affair nearing a crisis. Montt's peacemaking has not moved the government, and Secretary Blaine delays action until after Congress. The president is expected to address the issue in his upcoming message with disclosures on the situation.
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Washington
Montt
United States
Blaine
Congress
Saucy Mr Caven Spends Plain Talk on Lighting Contract
President John Caven of Brush Electric defends his company amid public lighting talks. He denies a conspiracy, argues the city should study municipal ownership, and explains the 80 day shutoff clause as self protection against losses while a rival plant is built.
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John Caven
Brush Electric Light Company
Board of Public Works
Caven
Thompson-Houston
Brush
Indianapolis
Steamship Eastern Oregon Burns at Olympia Dock
The steamship Eastern Oregon burned at her dock in Olympia Washington Tuesday night causing a total loss of 10000 dollars. The vessel was formerly City of Palatka in Florida trade. Insurance amount is unknown. Also reports Gov Campbell was very ill in Columbus Ohio after returning from Chicago with fever and sore throat.
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Olympia
Wash
Eastern Oregon
Palataka
Florida
Chicago
Campbell
CoLtumsBus Q
Two New York Papers Withdraw from the Associated Press
A press note reports David M. Stone of the Associated Press clarifying that no official withdrawal notice from the New York Tribune or the Sun has been received. Six months notice is required by the co partnership agreement, and rules prevent use of AP material by papers that have not properly withdrawn. The article also mentions the Corkins murder trial and related testimony as background in the same issue.
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New York
David M. Stone
Associated Press
Philadelphia
New York Tribune
Sun
Law of Tribune
Association
Corkins
Elmer
William Corkins
Barnett
Wiliam
Tur Suns
Republican Central Committees
Hovey
Foster
Harrison
Easter
Eyansville
Avansville Standard
Standard
Goudy
Mien
Clerks to hold mass meeting at Mansur ball
Local clerks plan a mass meeting Thursday evening to organize. Justice Feibleman and Justice Habich each performed marriages Wednesday at the clerk’s office. A tea by the young ladies’ missionary society occurred Wednesday at the Second Presbyterian church.
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Mansur
Justice Feibleman
Justice Habich
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
Mesa Williams Beaupre
K. of C.lodge
Beine
Savers Alliance
Mapeten
Ardson
John R. Peargos
Turdige Brown
Indianapolis Gaslight and Coke Company
Philadelphia Safe Trust Deposit and Insurance Company
Francis Churchman
Murphy Temperance League No
Lorraine Hall
Murphy
Grand Opera House
Webb Robinson
Chemical
Monroe County
Earp
J. E. Ludlum
Parkave
Fourth Presbyterian Church
McIntosh
John P. St. John
Criminal Court Room
Eli Ritter
Indiana
Finois
Legro
Hell
Congress Debates Speakership Amid Illinois Defections
Washington peers discuss the speakership race as Springer faces leaks in the Illinois delegation and rivals Crisp Mills and Chan maneuver for votes. High-stakes bargaining, withdrawals, and cross-state support shape a tense nomination battle ahead of the first ballot.
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Springer
Indiana
Patton
McClellan
Martin
Shirley
Washington
Illinois
Ficiah
Nore
Thad
Amin
Useis
Crown
Crisp
Chap
Mills
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wastaxeron
Rakerchip
Col Jones
St. Louis
Batch
Receultival
Gnantly
Simer Mills
McMilly
Millis
Chan
Manman Murderer Hanged at Moyamensing Prison Yard
John McManus Faustra, convicted of the February murder of Idogene Melsinnis in Philadelphia, suffered the extreme penalty at 10:07 p.m. in Moyamensing prison yard. The case saw a long process with a 1840s style sequence of trials and reprieves before final execution.
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John McManus Faustra
Philadelphia
John McManus
Moyamensing
Idogene Melsinnis
Strees
Anus
Parker Case Explores Desertion Allegations in Court
Winfield S. Parker faces trial for deserting his wife Freddie Parker with Justice Habib presiding. Prosecutor Morrow and Hemerick lead the case for the state. ex-Mayor Denny defends. Evidence centers on marriage to Freddie while she was wed to Arthur Long, prior divorces, and alleged coercion as Parker pursued a new life in Providence and New York.
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Parker
Winfield S. Parker
Freddie Parker
Habib
Hemerick
Morrow
Denny
Arthur Long
Providence
R. L
Defamdant
Cincinnati
Girl in Red Veil Shines in Quiet Police Court Session
In a crowded police court on a ladies day, Judge Buskirk presided as witnesses described a brawl involving John Hines and Pat Conroy. The notorious girl in the red veil drew laughs as stories unfolded of insults, with Minnie McCabe and Ella Peters speaking amid courtroom bustle. P A Davidson faced a 850 fine and 80 days in the workhouse for indecent proposals, while Anthony Williams was reminded to the grand jury for stealing clothes.
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Police Court
Judge Buskirk
Frank Schwab
Thomas Ford
Raymond Laffy
John Hines
Trishman
Agnes and
Michigan Sts
Sally
Hives
Pat Conroy
Hines
Conroy
Schwab
Ford
Luffy
Minnie McCabe
UK Harrison St
Ella Peters
Mr. Bell
Ashh
I. Uhiost
Athony Williams
John James
Turbulent Rumors Surround Cyrus W Field After Cable Debacle
A New York morning paper reports widespread criticism of Cyrus W Field and his family after the Atlantic cable affair. It notes hope for Field's health, separate rumors about Edward Field’s sanity and alleged gifts, and says no new details on Field, Lindley & Co. remain.
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New York
Cyrus W. Field
Piel Wee
Mr. Field
Athantic Cable
York
Edward Tield
Vernon House
Tield
Waller
Henry M. Field
Cyrus
Edward
Cyrus Field
Edward WM. Wild
Cyrus W. Vield
Vield, Lindley & Co
Organized murderers expose abortion den in Denver
Denver investigators uncovered a den run by G. W. Carpenter with 35 victims. The operation employed solicitors to recruit and paid $20 per victim at a location on 5 Champast. The discovery occurred Thursday morning and was reported Friday evening, expected to cause a profound sensation.
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Denver
Colo
G. W. Carpenter
Chicago Schools Fight Coal Shortage Threatening Closures
The lack of soft coal in Chicago forces suspensions in several public schools. Of 163 district schools only about ten have any coal and a severe cold wave could push many to close. Weather forecasts warn of threatening, colder conditions for Indiana and Indianapolis in the next 24 hours ending 8 am Dec 4, 1891.
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Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
Hood s Sarsaparilla credited for daughter s recovery
Mr B G Jones of Anna Maine says his daughter recovered after taking Hood s Sarsaparilla. He claims seven tuning sores appeared on her body before treatment and that she became well, strong, and healthy after using the product.
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Hood
B. G. Jones
Anna
Maine
Harrison era political clash sparks Indianapolis hotel meeting
A Newton hotel gathering discussed Harrison nomination with about 20 committee members. Shelbyville activist Dekin confronted Harrison allies in a tense exchange. Reported plans suggest anti Harrison forces aim for a large Fort Wayne overflow rally at the Princess rink.
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Newton
Harrison
W. BD. Gekir
Shelbyville
Dog Near
Indianapolis
Dekin
State Central Committee
Chairman Goudy
Shelby
Mr. Dekin
Mr. Goudy
Mr. Halford
Mr. Dudley
Dudley
Denison
Huston
Sun
Gresham
Fort Wayne
Princess Rink
Innocent Dos Spark Fight Before Justice Feibleman
Thirteen people appeared before Justice Feibleman on Thursday over a dispute involving Willie Jameson and Freddie Schisel. The Jameson youth and Emma Schisel exchanged insults and rocks were thrown. both sides faced arguments and were fined lightly and ordered home to stay out of trouble.
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Valuless Dos
Jacice Feibleman
Willie Jameson
Freddie Schisel
Jameson Boy
Freddie
Emma Schisel
Willie
Justice Feibleman
Pardon Applications Rise as Governor Receives 900 plus
Gov Chase inherits over 900 pardon requests, more than half of two state prisons' inmates. A sobering appeal from a wife seeking release for her husband follows a long petition with jurors and officials signatures. Also noted are local business filings and a dental remedy advertisement.
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W. . Noble
Willis Jones
Board of Agriculture
Dr. Whitehall Megic Mine Company
South Bend
Southend Kennels
Heisman Homing Company
Evanaville
Gov. Chase
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