Bomb damages Gould Sage office in New York
A dynamite blast at 71 Broadway, home to Gould Russell Sage and Washington Connor, killed a clerk and wounded several others after a man demanded 1,000,000. Sage survived with minor injuries, while chaos and panic spread through the banking district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry & Co. and Irons & Co
Board of Trade
Jay
Ould
Russell Sage
Washington Connor
Broadway
New York City
Sage
Connell
Alfred Weston
Lord
Painter Charles Hull Tries to End Life with Laudanum
Charles Hull, a 24 year old painter from Peoria now living at 22417 E Washington St, attempted suicide by ingesting half an ounce of laudanum. Three doctors and several onlookers surrounded him as a stomach pump was used and stimulants given, with little effect. Hull had separated from his wife about two years ago and has previously attempted suicide. his recovery is uncertain. His wife resides in Illinois. his father and mother live in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hull
Washington St
Peoria
Ill
Mackey
Hull
Minter
I. Washington St
Illinois
Pennsylvania St
Clerks’ Union
Mansur Hall
A. Loebenberg
Clerks’ National Organization
Morris Ross
Ross
W. P. Fishback
Fishback
Myron Reed
Mr. Milburn
City Life Moments From The City
City records show 181 deaths in the past month. Reports include a fatal injury from a child’s accident at 45 Smith Street, a major fire in Haughville, and a wealth of local events from dances to meetings. The period notes liquor-law arrest, prize festival planning, and labor union activity.
Reciprocity to Drive Next Republican Campaign
Col. A. L. Conger at the Grand Pacific says reciprocity will be the campaign issue and the McKinley Bill principles will be altered. Blaine will not declare his nomination until the convention offers it. He expects the Democratic convention to go to Minneapolis. Los Angeles reports Sally Smith defeating Dan Mahoney in 16 rounds at the Pastime club for the Pacific coast light weight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Col. A. L. Conger
Grand Pacific
Blaine
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Dec
Sally Smith
Dan Mahoney
Pacific Coast
New bookcases at Wm. L. Elders store
Our reputation is established warns customers to buy watches and diamonds from a firm that has proven reliable. American Watch Co. offers timepieces and jewelry at 12 North Pennsylvania Street with a promise of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Watch Ciup Co
Pennsylvania St
Nor
KILLED BY A TRAILER ON CROWDED PENN AVENUE STREET
A letter carrier, Dick Eagle, 43, died when he slipped on a muddy platform and was run over by the Clifford avenue trailer as crowds swarmed a northbound electric car near the post office on Pennsylvania Street. He lived at 157 Clifford Avenue with a wife and seven children. He served since enlistment with Col. Holloway and was respected at the post office. Funeral arrangements follow with the Geo H Thomas post G A R organizing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penaryvania St
Dick”? Eagle
Market St
Mr. Eagle
Col. Holloway
Michigan
Illinoissts
Clifford Ave
Powers & Blackwell
D. Kregele & Son’s
Geo. H. Thomas Post G. A. R
Sherman
Billy's Beautiful Bill Lodges In a Terrier's Stomach
A wife and husband in Indianapolis quarrel over a terrier that swallowed $5 from Billy's pocket. They try emetics to retrieve the money, but the dog survives, and Billy resolves to kill the animal, while the wife intervenes. The dog eventually disappears, and Billy finds no way to recover the bill.
Gas Explosion Destroys Pennsylvania Rail Depot in Jersey City
A gas explosion wrecked the old Pennsylvania Railroad terminal near Ferry Slip in Jersey City on Thursday. Four floors collapsed gutting the depot and baggage loss. fire crews battled flames as sheds and office areas burned, while the Jersey City ferry and fireboats raced to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. Jd
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ferry Slip
Pennsylvania Road
Jackson
Crawford
Rail Calamity in East Thompson Kills Seven
Reports say a steamboat train collided with a freight train at East Thompson Connecticut on Thursday morning. Five died at the crossing, one burned in a smoking car, two more later died, bringing total deaths to seven. Fireman and engineer of the steamboat train were killed. Both trains were moving eastward on parallel tracks and crashed at a broken switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
RBL
New York & New England
East Thompson
Sold to a Syndicate The Big Trenton Iron Works
English syndicate buys Cooper-Hewitt iron works at Trenton New Jersey after denials. New venture named New Jersey steel and iron works will be capitalized at 8.5 million dollars. Duke Marlborough and Col. North named as directors.
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New York
Cooper-Hewitt Iron Works
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey Steel and Iron Works
Duke Marlborough
Col. North
State House News and Governor Chase Activities
Incorporated Torian Barbour bat company Evansville capital 30000. Soldiers monument commission will meet next Monday to receive elevator proposals. A requisition from Kansas for John Hammond on seduction charge was honored. Gov Chase patrols railroad between Indianapolis and Danville, seeking a new Hendricks county home. Agricultural department organ notes fill the capitol, as Bagley and Jones rehearse music for state board meetings. Willis Jones to perform solos with secretary collecting.
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Torian Barbour Bat Company
Evansville
Capital
Soldiers Monument Commission
Kansas
Gov. Chase
John Hammond
Hendricks County
Agricultural Department
Capitol
Bagley
Jones
State Board
Willis Jones
Southsiders Demand Bridge and City Improvements
South-siders pressed the Board of Public Works Friday for a bridge over Pleasant Run on Shelby Street. Costs quoted varied from 18 000 to a constrained 12 000 for all bridges with no new construction. Council cuts reduced bridge funds. residents complain of taxes rising without services. Alley vacating requests were denied and paving contracts awarded for street wings on Virginia Avenue and surrounding blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Porter
Leonard
Shelby Si
Mr. Conduitt
Vir. Leonard
R. McMasters
Seventh
College-ave
West
Conduitt
Joseph Bernauer
Virginia-ave
Shelby
Louisiana
Greer St
Stevens
McCarty
Shelby St
First Alley
Coburn
Prospect
Market
Iinois
Tennessee
Fred Fuehring
Capsized at Sea Off Manzanillo and Missing Crew
A Mazatlan dispatch confirms the brig Tahiti lost after capsizing eight miles south of Manzanillo. It is unknown if anyone was saved as steamers and schooners search the wreck. In San Francisco, Councilman Myers plans a Monday report from a committee on cheap fare, likely prompting discussion and a speech from Mr. Gauss.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mazatlan
Manzanillo
Gauss
Myers
Frenzel
Auss
Earthquake Shakes Cincinnati Suburbs
A strong earthquake struck Cincinnati on Thursday night with the severity greatest in the suburbs. Windows shattered in several instances.
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Cincinnati
Five Banks of Melbourne Suspended Recently
A series of suspensions affects five Melbourne banks. The report notes financial instability and precautionary measures taken by the institutions in response to market pressures.
Mills and Crisp Vie for Speaker Amid Caucus Uncertainty
Washington speculates on Speaker selection for 1892 with Mills and Crisp leading, backed by protectionists and free traders respectively. Hill and Tammany Hall favor Crisp while Hatch sits behind. Judge Holman of Indiana to preside. he has not arrived and no caucus call issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crisp
Hill
Tammany Hall
New York Sun
Cincinnati Enc Uirer
Free Traders
Mills
Hatch
South
Judge Holman
Indiana
Jig is Up in Public Lighting Battle at Bates House
Ka tells Sun man he concludes Western Electric is losing grip on Indianap lis public lighting matter. Bailey of Beneh company has not been making trips from Chicago and the city faces Brush interests. He hints buying a plant may be dropped and mentions Auburn and Mattoon as places of interest while pressuring Brush to accept a lower price.
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Bates House
Western Electric Company
Bailey
Beneh
Chicago
Indianapolis
Auburn
Ind
Mattoon
Brush
Train wreck near Black Diamond injures passengers
A Columbia and Puget Sound railway coal train collided with a passenger train near Black Diamond on Wednesday night. Cars plunged down an embankment, about a dozen passengers were shaken, with several feared fatally hurt.
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Andumbankment
Columbia & Puget Sound
Black Diamond
Tercara
Town Talk Tidings From Court to Cries of Local Life
Judge Woods remains indisposed at home as James McCloud begins a 14 month sentence for passing bad money. The Muncie gas land company seeks a receivership to cover debts. A brewery ordinance session fizzled with only two councilmen present. Governor hopeful Robert Kell meets President Rankins at the Bates house. Corkins murder case opens with premeditated crime focus. Illinois st. line motormen struggle to stop cars on wet track. Judge Taylor rules for the plaintiff in the dog tax case redirecting funds to the school board. Bob Smith is knocked down by a cab at Pennsylvania and Market. The Democratic national convention committee for Indianapolis is announced by President Lilly. Directors for the May festival are named, with a record high guarantee fund of 10 183. Empress Williams custody case advances with court orders. Harmon Harmes reoffends after release, found drunk near the memorial circle. A man proposes to marry next week amid a comic pursuit of money and a chaotic scene with Officer Corrigan.
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Murphy
Myers
Rankins
Board of Public Safety
Bates House
Robert Kell
Fort Wayne
Corkins
Cox
Barnett
Kern
Illinois St
Taylor
Echool Board
Bob” Smith
Pennsylvania
Marketall
Lilly
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Sterling R. Holt
James H. Rice
Samuel FE. Morss
Tom Taggart
K. P. Erwin
Will Armstrong
Albert Lieber
National Democratic Committee
Charles E. Coffin
F R. Mayer
5. Hays
John W. Satmidt
Maio
H. P. Wasson
Carl Barns
Albert J. Beveridge
G. E H. Hagsslmag
Charles P. Jacobs
Herman Jieber
RK. B. F. Pierce
J.C. Shaffer
John B. Stein
MM. H. Spadee
C. Miller
Jon M. Butler
Corrigan
Dave
Mortgage Shoe Sale Promises Cash Savings
A fragmented notice advertises a shoe sale at 402 Wash St offering cash savings of 2 dollars for every 5 dollars invested, in a garbled historical display.
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Wash
Free Help Wanted Column Invites Readers to Apply
Readers are urged to use Tae Stun's popular free Wanted Help columns. Contact options include phone, postal mail, or office visit at 79K Jost.
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Tae Stun
Police Court Passes Judgment on City Misdeeds
Friday morning in Police Court Judge Buskirk imposed fines on several defendants. William Bark confessed to stealing and carrying a large revolver, fined $160. John Campbell and Omer Goldaberry were arrested for stealing a robe from Clermont and were bound over to the grand jury. Fred Syrup faced concealed weapon charges after a spree ending with threats of self harm. Hattie Jones pleaded guilty to a June fight with Susie Downey and received a $1 fine. The session included a Sunday saloon row and other minor cases before adjournment.
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Judge Buskirk
William Bark
James
N. Hitneis Sr
John Campbell
Omer Goldaberry
Pierson
Clermont
New Augusta
Campbell
Fred
Shelbyst
Charles Miller
Aleo
Hattie Jones
Susie Downey
Susie
Hattie
Jack
Mick Williams
Controller Woolen and Capt Fox Hold Tense Interview
Friday morning Capt Jacob Fox met Controller Woolen in the courthouse private room after Fox read Woolens Sun interview accusing the officer of neglect and threatened removal. Fox says resignations possible if work remains unsatisfactory and vows to take orders from the controller personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fox
Court House
Woolen
SUN
Woollen
Democratic Party
Storm King Brings South Dakota Blizzard Record
A historic blizzard sweeps South Dakota with 12 to 15 foot drifts making street crossing impossible. A sharp cold wave follows from the northwest, and heavy rain is reported in Minnesota. The storm, noted as the greatest in recent memory, arrives as bitter weather spreads through the region.
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Pevils’ Lake
N.D
South Dakota
SSS
Minnesota
Woman in Court Rants as Husband Is Cleared in Desertion Case
In Justice Habich's court Mrs. Freddie Parker accused her husband Winfield S. Parker of wife desertion. The hearing featured dramatic outbursts as she pleaded to speak alone and pleaded for reconciliation. After chaotic scenes and threats, the judge returned and found Parker not guilty.
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Freddie Parker
Scott
Parker
Denny
Boston
Mass
John Holtzman
Justice Mabich
Sun
Mia Parker
Deany
Providence
R. L
The Chinese Disruption Attributed to a Superstition
Paris dispatches report European interest grows as the French minister demands punishment for rebels who massacred Belgian priests and nuns. Rumors claim rebels killed a Mongolian prince amid a China wide upheaval sparked by a superstition about the young emperor Kuangsu ending the Manchu dynasty.
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Paris
Europe
China
Kuangsu
The latest fad at Englishs and theatre notes
Amusements piece reviews The latest fad at Englishs noting weak humor and strong Daly sisters dancing. The column highlights Jennie Goldthwaite Indiana teen star with a long stage pedigree from Cinderella at Indianapolis to Chicago, plus current praise for her role in The Cadi at Union Square. It also mentions Elmer Grandin and Robert Downing joining Philadelphia and a note on imported canaries at Schrader’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronning
English’s
Lizzie
Vinie Daly
New York
Dec. S
Jennie Goldthwaite
Indiana
Miss Goldthwaite
Indianapolis
Little Dolly
Willard Spenser
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Gould & Sage
Mgr. Sage
City Life
Loyal Legion
Terre Haute
H.P. Wasson
Richard Davis
Smith St
Haughville
Dr. Wile
John Hugh
Gray Club
Henry van Cleave
Trafalgar
Johnson County
U.S. Marshal’s Office
Denison House
Chas. Jacobs
Jurgelaus & Schumacher
J. A. Bailman
J. J. Howland
Howland Station
W. H. Ragan
Greencastle
W. A. Workman
J. Troop
Lafayette
I. Sedgwick
Richmond
L. B. Custer
Logansport
Woodburn
Propydeum
Fderal Union
Libertas
Imperium
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Tomlinson
Grand Marsh
James, Ross
Harry Smith
A. Burt
Mail Service
BricHs
Ezra and
Rose Fisher
Alice Brannen
Frank
Edith Carle
John
Mrs. McPeak
Hattie Allman
Mary Beatty
Clements Kathmann
Indiana Ave
Annie Keach
Huron-st
Mary Walter
Summit-st
Calvin Lindley
Seventh-st
Clarence Moore
City Hospital
Oriex Lockwood
Deloss-st
Mollie Patrick
E. Washington St
Fannie Young
Seibert St
Sturton Dawson
Adelia Compton
Charles Atherton
Josie Calkins
Albert Smith
Laura Donnelly
Charles Dungan
Kate Elliott
John McFarlane
Alta Coppeck
Elmer Jones
Lou Deisendorf
Charles Lackey
Lillia Hedrick
Wm.l. Elder’s
Dick” Eagle
Billy
Bill
Billy” Whesler
Mia
Pennsylvania Railway
Trenton Iron Works
State House
P. W
Melbourne
England
London
Tussia
Austria
Glasgow
Gulf of Tongunin
Riazan
Kazan
Russia
Holman
Trey
Capt
North Dakota
Shfleyville
Seabee
George Goodrich
Postal Service
Postmester Thompson
Svery
Washingtonsr
Buford's
Court OF Justice
Pakk
Elmer Grandin
Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia
Robert Downing
Schrader’s
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