Dress of the Famous Infant Delights Harrison Visit
President Harrison arrives by Panhandle special to visit Baby McKee at the depot. The infant wears a terra cotta cloak and silver buckles while Holden lisping grandpa prompts smiles. The party includes Clarkson, Lanier, and Mrs Clarkson. Harrison attends church next day with private greetings at the McKee home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Panhandle
Wen
Manning
Bob
Gen
Chicago Auditorium
Clarkson
Haltard
Chas
Lanier
White House
Denison House
Charley Lanier
Wannamaker
Silence over pauper reports in county governance debate
County attorney questioned the poor farm superintendent\u2019s reporting duties under the law. The statute requires spring and fall written reports on paupers admissions, health, labor fitness, and expenses, but two years pass with no report. Jefferson Davis letters and Indiana forecasts appear in the same dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Board of County Commissioners
Defalcation and rumors swirl in Washington gossip
A Washington editor notes that Davis death is barely noticed while Silcott's defalcation dominates talk among politicians and lawyers. He cites varied views on legal technicalities social fear and the city’s moral climate as intrigue grows around the scandal and its wider implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Den
Sefl Davis
South
Silcott
City council meeting canceled amid limited attendance
Only six councilmen Pearson Trusler Wilson Thaiman Stuckmeyer Reynolds remain in city beside Mayor Denny. Delegates on the junket include Buros Coy Cummidge Darnall Davis Dunp Hilcott Finch Gaspar Gaul Hicklin Johnston Kelley Long Markey McClellan OConnor Parkinson Smith Swain and all aldermen except Keynoclds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Trusler
Wilson
Thaiman
Stuckmeyer
Reynolds
Denny
Buros
Coy
Cummidge
Darnall
Davis
Dunp
Hilcott
Finch
Gaspar
Gaul
Hicklin
Johnston
Kelley
Long
Markey
McClellan
O7connor
Parkinson
Smith
Swain
Aldermen
Keynoclds
Hanson Sues Adina Fire Insurance Over City Block Sale
Julius A. Hanson filed suit in county court against Adina Fire Insurance Co of Hartford Conn. He alleges agent Charles E. Barrett arranged a sale of the city block for 70000 with 25000 down and balance on time. Hanson offered the down payment in cash but the company refused to accept it and to complete the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius A. Hanson
Adina Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Hanson
Chas. E. Barrett
Funeral for Dr Thomas B Harvey at Friends Church
The funeral for Dr Thomas B Harvey is set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Friends church at Delaware and St. Clair streets. Pastor Hitler Levi Rees and John J Mills of Earlham College direct the services. The Marion County Medical Society and Indiana Memorial Hospital trustees will attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. Harvey
Thomas B. Harvey
Friends Church
Delaware and
St. Clair-sts
Hitler Levi Rees
John J. Mills
Earlham College
Marion County Medical Society
The
Medical Callers of
Indiana
Dow in Portugal Arrives Atagras With Dom Pedro Party
Lisson Dec 7 Spl The Atagras with Dom Pedro and party aboard has arrived here. The deposed monarch was met by the king and queen. The weather was exceedingly bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Portugal
Lisson
Atagras
Dom Pedro
Burlesque and stage attractions loom at English Opera House
Grand National and English venues present a busy bill Tonight and Saturday feature May Howard burlesque company with Pankry Stephens and a Cyclorama. Nat Goodwin’s “A Gold Mine” draws large crowds as next week showcases Thomas W. Keene in Shakespeare pieces at the Grand. Florence Bindley and new company tickle audiences at the Park with “Dot” and “After the Tap.” Nobby and stylish outfits feature at Arcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRAND
English
Opera House
May Howard
Nat Goodwin
New Yorker
Silas Wolcott
New York
Thomas W. Keene
Ariel Barney
Gao
Learock
Keene
Richelieu
Lona XP
Victoria Vokes
Hubby
Aft English
Davidson
Austen
M. H. Braddon
Aurora Floyd
Wilkie Collins
Mr. David
Jago
Ramie Austen
Shaina Noice
Chas, Quintard
Tennessee
Florence Bindley
Rest room needed for brakemen at union depot
Article notes cramped outdoor train boxes and a leaking shed near the depot used for storage and rest. Brakemen earning meager wages beg the company to provide a proper reading and dormitory room, proposed by Cornelius Vanderbilt for New York Central, with the Pennsylvanias already offering limited quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Pennsylvania Company
Illinois St
Wingman Cox
Trahea
Walcoma Ue
Lam Labia
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York Central
New York
Bae-line
Brightwood
Pennsylvania
Secretary Proctor to ignore Jeli Davie's death
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Proctor declares he will simply ignore the death of Jeli Davie. The statement outlines a stance of disregard for the incident amid ongoing political tensions and administrative scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Proctor
Jeli
Davie
Baseball Contract Rumors Hit Cleveland and Indy
Baseball updates report Knanes signing with Detroit while Zimmer McAleer and Bakely seal brotherhood contracts. Pat Tebeau may desert but denies it. Zimmer and McAleer allegedly misled Secretary Hawley before signing. Billy George signs with New York reserve pitcher role, Indianapolis chips in strong show. Indianapolis settles dispute with rival clubs, maintains top roster with four pitchers and solid infield and catching depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knanes
Detroit
Zimmer
McAleer
Brotherhood
Bakely
al. Johnson
Pat Tebeau
Pat
Hawley
Billy George
New York
Indianapolis
Wagner
Philadelphia
Barnis
Baltimore
St. Louis Sporting News
Brotherhood and Association
Association
St. Louis Browns
Chicago
Columbus
Louisville
Boston
Brooklyn
George
Riteborg
Tan
Hoath's Carriage Line Contracts for Events
Hoath's Carriage Line offers carriage and transport for parties weddings and other events at reasonable prices. Located at 80 and 82 West Market Street, connected by toll or line in service. Telephone 1061.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoath
Connecton
German Groom’s Illfated Rhine Bride Tale Ends in Separation
Frederick Schiller a German factory worker, wed Attillie Manthey after sending funds to bring her from Germany. The marriage soon soured as the bride, pregnant yet unwilling to live with him, attacked him. Justice Feisleman refused divorce but Constable Mayer mediated a separation with half the furniture and pending legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Schiller
Wastirn Furniture Company
Fieblemac
Schuiler
Ditler
Kennington St
Oasaga
Attillie Manthey
Fritz Schiller
Atlantic
Witc
Nut
Frederick
Feisleman
Ratief
Dreath
Constabla Phil Mayer
Euch
Judges split on street railway case in supreme court
The fall session of the supreme court delivered separate opinions in Citizens' Street Railway Co v Indianapolis Cable Co. Judges Howe and Walker sided with the plaintiffs, while Judge Taylor argued the Citizens' exclusive right to city streets. Judge Walger allowed cable power and city regulation. The decision frames competing rights to tracks and street center occupation. The case proceeds to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Berch
Supreme Court
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Indianapolis Cable Company
Howe
Walker
Taylor
Walker and
Iie
Strees
Walger
Citizens’ Company
Ordiasnes
Citizens Company
Cable Company
Fight 008 A Child Winns Returns to Father Burns
Charles Burns, a jeweler at az Indiana ave, seeks habeas corpus for his four year old Garnett Burns alleging the child was wrongfully taken by his wife from 21 N East st. The court ordered an attachment bringing the mother to court. the child was placed with Mrs Anderson, the mother’s uncle. Death reported for B Rathburn founder of the K P. Tec 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Burns
Charles It
Burns
Indiana-ave
Howe
Garnett Burns
N. East-st
Burn
Orphan Asylum
Uncle Sam's School Civil Service Exam At Mozart Hall
In a scene at Mozart hall, 150 applicants applying for civil service jobs endure a stiff morning. Rail way mail clerks and clerks testees fill long tables while candidates, including a country girl and several doctors, endure reading and pen tests. Names and places emerge in the mock postal address exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delawara St
Mozart Hall
United States
Sam
Aliss Anastasia Toothaker
Ananias Dawson
Ojo Callente
Weaver
Civil Service
Kentucky
Maryland
Youn Mag
J. M. Riggine
Washington
Robert A. Taylor
W. P. Fishback
Jefferson Davis
Noble C. Butler
U. S. Court
8. G. Woodward
Registry Department
Ray
Ritin
Grammer
Shout Tiber Persons And Then Ended His Life
Caspers Crispy killed John Anson and his two daughters at breakfast then shot himself in revenge after being denied his sweetheart. The report, from St. Louis, notes Crispy was an alleged lover of a daughter and that the motive was personal spite amid court and police chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Casper Crispy
John Anson
Crispy
Ward McAllister's 400 Cast Rejects Speak Louder
A social reception drew New York elite, but whispers claim only 40 of Ward McAllister's famed 400 attended. Gossips allege a secret oath bars nonmembers from city social hospitality except in special cases. One member, called Mr McAllister, shrugged at the insult, saying we are the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McAlister
Jim the Shade
Mary
McAllister
Ward McAllister
New York
Mr. McAllister
Denison House
Girl in Boys Clothes Arrested on Prairie Run
St. Louis dispatch reports Jennie Merrill a 16 year old from Galesburg Illinois was arrested aboard a Burlington train for wearing boy's clothes and smoking. She said her wealthy farmer father placed her in a seminary but she ran away to see the world and travel easier as a boy. She was placed with a relative after questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Thursda
Galesburg
Jennie Moerrill
Barlington
Thealory
National line steamship pier fire claims many bodies
Report from New York on December 7 notes a major blaze at the National Line steamship pier, with hight bodies recovered and more feared in the ruins. Gus Schmelz, newly appointed Cleveland club manager, comments on rumors of an association merger, deeming them unlikely and noting potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Line
Gincinnati
Gus. Schmelz
Cleveland
City Life Notes From Friday to Saturday
A roundup of local incidents includes jury verdicts in Brady-Mattler and Howkand courts, marital disputes with divorce petitions, minor criminal fines, harassment and assault charges, and police reports. Fire on 136 N Pennsylvania left $200 damage. resident Mrs Roberta fainted from shock after two prior fires.
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Ingram Pearce
North Carolina
Henry H. Owston
John Black
Logansport
District Court
Chas. McClure
Littlejohn
Haughville
James Miller
Alice Dorsey
Thornton
Miller
Travis
Joanson
South Carrollton
Cc. C. Penny
Harvey
Roberta
Compete With Us In Any Shape Or Mannit And Fit Perfect
Fragmentary ad style note claims overcoats are well sized and trimmed, fit perfectly. Claims availability in all colors and cost savings, cites Arcadel0 W, Wash, st as location, but text is garbled and uncertain.
Terrible wreck near Chesterton shocks Indiana
A switch misalignment at Dunpark west of Chesterton hurled the Shore flyer No 5 into a freight train of sand cars at about 9 pm Friday. Engineer Gus Bickle survived, fireman George Wilson died, conductor Charles Harris was injured. Passengers aided the fireman’s widow, while motive appears to be robbery. Train 6, the New York and Boston express, reaches Chicago at 9:10 pm.
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LaPortr
Ind
Dunpark
Chesterton
Shore Flyer
Issa
Elkhart
Gus Bickle
George Wilson
Charles Harria
Chicago
Michigan Central
New York and
Boston
Plagiarism Row Hits Harrigan and Hanley on Tour
Harrigan and Hanley plan legal action against alleged plagiarists after hearing a play resembling Old Lavender along their tour. They cite a recent New York performance of Casey’s Troubles, claiming it closely mirrors Old Lavender with minor changes. The owner of Casey’s Troubles is listed as C. Binsneuterney, 17 and 14 Warreb St., Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrigan
Maniey
Hanley
Indianapolis
Casey
Dickson
San Francisco
New York
Pinero
Europe
C. Binsneuterney
Warreb St
Newark
Brutal convict camp abuse spurs hospital report in Louisiana
William Miller, an ex convict, was admitted to Charity Hospital after a severe beating at Sanchez's convict camp in Catahoula parish. Surgeons found extensive lacerations from mid back to knees and avoidable torture with a wagon train lash. Miller recounts repeated 245 lashes and warns of further abuses in the camp. Separately, Dockstader theater closes amid alleged travel to Canada and financial ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
William Miller
Charity Hospital
Sanchez
Catahoula Parish
Miller
Sanchez Miller
Rhineheimer Found Guilty In Dayton Counterfeit Case
U S jury convict Rhineheimer a Richmond counterfeiter known for supplying Dayton gang with ten dollar Webster-head bills. Prosecutor Janke argued Rhineheimer took his one year old daughter into a house of prostitution, amid defense by Sanator Johnson claiming misstep and mistaken intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhineheismer
Rhineheimer
Richmond
Dayton
U. S
Johnson
Janke Run
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Xun Hatses
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W. Wash.st
Fred Schiller
Epon
Wales
Uncle Sam's School
BING
Helicort
Moxrvart
Mali-Whe Bionde
VanBuren
Yan Toratny
Birt Kiser
Spiceland
van Buren
Mayflower Church
Evans
Fourth Presbyterian
Whallon
Stanley
Africa
First Presbyterian
Haines
Carpenter of
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Lucas
Swing
New Church Chapel
Goddard
Zion
Jesus Christ
Plymouth Congregational
McCullolch
Modernity Church
Jesus the Oar
Panter
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Social Trust
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Dockstader
Lewis Dockstader
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