Gas shutoff dispute over extra charges in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Gas Company delayed the December shutoff for nonpayers who owe 75 cents more per month for stove use. Delinquent notices will go out after December 15, with everyone treated equally. A woman challenged a $2 bill, claiming only one room in her home, and payer disputes continued alongside a broken feed main and reduced pressure. Dr Wishard denies a Goard of Health scandal and says Dr Cook plans to return to Indianapolis soon, countering jealousy rumors.
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Blonday
Indianapolis Gas Company
Supt
Pearson
Sun
Erning
Sen
Indianapolis
Walter Mhutchins
Drakent
Hutchins
Tux Scn
Goard
Cook
West
Inianapolis
Monay
W. N. Wishard
Sam
Wishard
Danver
Gambling scares and insolvency in a fractured dispatch
A chaotic report notes police claim gambling in Indianapolis has stopped while rumors persist of private games. Observers allege a downtown gambling hub reopened after a prior shutdown. Separate items report Frances Tormey filing insolvency after her husband’s death and California’s legislature likely failing to elect a new senator, delaying vacancy filling until 1895.
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Indianapolis
Hagerdorm
Laporte
Liev
Gaw Biers
California
San Francesco
United States
Felton
Markham
Blaine Much Worse in Health Report From Wasinut
Blaine’s condition worsened on Monday and friends were kept away as doctors reported he remains ill but not in immediate danger. Dr Johnston says Blaine is undisposed but no serious outcome anticipated. Gen Rosecrans improves and plans a walk. Senator Kenna also improving.
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Wasinxetox
Tblaina
Wasutseron
Johnston
Blaine
Wasnineaton
Gen
Rosecrans
Senator Kenna
West Virginia
Amusing Monday Court Session With Mixups and Fines
In a rural court a Monday session heard Ras Everson jailed 60 days for vagrancy after requesting a long sentence to clear his system. Sullivan mixups occurred as two men shared names, one released. A street brawl near Qucasaloon left two injured and several arrests, with Jenkinss absence delaying proceedings. A girl accuse her father Henry Ireland of criminal assault. grand jury to hear. Raids on a room above Farr y Walker's led to two suspects, later continued to Tuesday. W R Sexton fined 50 dollars for robbing a stable. Sabbath desecration charges linger as police probe a garcon keeper. One drunk man and over two dozen visitors were processed as the case pressed to Tuesday.
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Fo Hee Geart
Cadi
Ras Everson
Hal
Sullivans
Sullivan No. 1
Sullivan No.2
Sullivan No. 2
Quca
C. A. Jenkins
Harry Sternes
William Henry
C. Moore
Jenkins
Henry Ireland
Thomas Lioblus
Charles Y Wilson
W. R. Sexton
Schofield
Gerkhbart
Life Place
Daring Hobgery At Rush Telegraph Station
Two tramps burst into a remote Pan handle telegraph station near Rush and beat the night operator before looting valuables and setting a fire that burned out all wires. He escaped to the woods as responders delayed by rain repair.
Global gloom and oddities from a London to Brussels page
Reported woes include John Bull’s grippes and limited gains expected from a Brussels monetary conference. Agriculture faces distress in England and Germany with threatened emigration for relief. Royal gossip touches Princess May and the dauphin heart autopsy. A bogus influenza cure leads to court winnings for Myre Carlill.
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John Bull
Brussels
England
Germany
America
Princess May
London
Dauphin Prince
France
Palietan
Palletan
Myre
Carlill
Narrow Rescue On Barge Amid Falls Accident
On December 12 Edward Kearney XK Nately and T J Teilly were nearly carried over falls when a tug towed barge loaded with stone snapped its tow line. The craft jammed against rocks in a fork and became stuck, three men then rescued with great difficulty and a miraculous escape noted by onlookers.
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Niacana Faris
Edward Kearney
Nately
T.J. Teilly
Abyas
Missing wife and infant in distress call in Indianapolis
Mrs. Ica Wilson and her two year old child are missing with reports of marital trouble. Wilson left home Saturday to visit an aunt, and a friend later claimed she told him she planned to drown herself and the baby in the river. Grandparents and others search in vain. no trace found. The article also notes the Indianapolis letter carriers forming a band, with director and players listed, described with local humor about a lively street appearance.
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Ica Wilson
Hay
Vincent Wilson
James Farrell
Wabash St
Mast
Wilson
Death in the Ruins After Store Fire Collapse
In Menxem on Saturday night John Bink and Wilbur Marley were killed when the final wall of a burned hardware store toppled on debris. William James lost a leg and two Marlow brothers were injured as rescuers searched the site. Nearby in Cushy Spars an oil pipe burst at Crescent Oil, sending oil into Millers. locals set it aflame, with 50 to 100 feet high flames and trees along the river burning as the heat scorched limestone ledges.
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Menxem
Ted
John Bink
Wilbur Marley
William James
Marlow
Laancastus
Dee
Crescent
Oil Pipe Company
Millers
Port Union dog fight ends in deadly shooting
A man named Milion, Tlannox, G. was shot and killed at Port Union during a dog fight Sunday night. The incident caused a general row and left several others seriously wounded in this city vicinity.
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Aun Milion
Tlannox
Grant Vox
Port Union
Odd Fellows Lodge Sues Secretary for Accounting
The colored Garrett Smith lodge of United Order of Odd Fellows filed suit against secretary Arthur Locklear alleging misdirected lodge funds. Judge Taylor heard the case Monday as details emerge from the accounting dispute and related proceedings.
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Garrett Smith
United Order of Oddfellows
Arthur Locklear
Taylor
Tantus
Jane
Mary Cahill
Andrew
Mary
Egzert
Shos
Alice Ferrell
John
Sofa Wiese
Mary Robel
Henry Lampe
Indiana House
Austin Barry
Mahrriagh
Theodore A. Brust
Lucy Haverstick
Cash Blackburn
Anna Wilson
Thomas Meelahan
Maggie Booth
Joseph Schmidt
William Martin
Gembers Seeks Unity for Labor, Denounces Militia Tactics
December meeting of the Federation of Labor featured President Gembers condemning employer-backed militias and federal troops used against miners in Tennessee, Coeur d’Alene, Homestead, and Buffalo. He alleged tacit arrangements by monopolists, urged immigration limits, eight hour days, and political action to aid workers.
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Prraprbrsia
Federation of
Isbor
Sassion
Gembers
U.S
Tennessee
Coeur du’ Alene
Homestead
Buffaio
Lomestead
Tiementead
Forreste
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Wali Va
Ixbor
McAuliffe Plans Big Fights After Arrival in Indianapolis
Jack McAuliffe, famed Light Heavyweight king, arrived in Indianapolis Monday at 6 50 AM then retired to his hotel. NeIl Florence, his manager, said McAuliffe will not accept a rematch with the duke and will pursue bouts with Burge Lilly Flyer and a possible 20 round clash at Coney Island. Training is steady as McAuliffe eyes ready for any fray with daily jaunts and conditioning. Local bouts feature laity Clark Crawfordsville Tommy Miller and Joe Foppiano scheduled to appear before McAuliffe Monday Tuesday and Friday nights.
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Behulle Bas
Jack McAwile
Indianapolis
Neil Florence
Empire Theater
McAuliffe
Burge
Lilly
Coney Island
Mac
Gurge
Myer
Jack
Laity Clark
Crawfordsville
Tommy Miller
Joe Foppiano
McAuline
Swarr of Weil Mressed but Ganarry Tew ALL Going
A fragment describes a chaotic influx of beggars in a state, many claiming to hail from Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans and other places, while few have genuine trades and seek work or shelter.
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Weil
Texnax
Onan
Fox
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Swarm of crooks hits St. Louis after Chicago exodus
A wave of highway robberies in St. Louis since Sunday night leads to around a dozen incidents and about 20 arrests of suspected participants. The report notes the criminals were driven from Chicago and now operate in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Nationaal Brotherhood of Soldiers Formed in City
A new veteran group, the Nationaal Brotherhood of Soldiers, aims to promote democratic principles among former Union and Confederate soldiers. Albert Thayer leads as president and treasurer, with early members including H T Mack and G W Bunting. The charter excludes no one affiliated to soldier unions and seeks to foster patriotism while resisting central government power.
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Nationaal Brotherhood of Soldiers
Albert Thayer
Adwin Schneider
Yeong
H.T. Mack
116Th Indians Infantry
Aunion Seldiex
G. W. Bunting
Confederate
Schneider
Union
Fifty First
Illinois Infantry
Geo
Miller
Iare
Il Democratic Union
Ministers Push Move to End Sunday Funerals in City
A meeting at Secubaptist church heard 12 colored ministers and Pastor Carr discuss ending Sunday funerals. Joseph Fitzhugh spoke for Underiskers urging abolition of Sunday buryings. Trustees at Crown Hill Cemetery offered support while white ministers work with Underiskers Whitsett and Flanner to back the reform.
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Aionday
Joseph Fitzhugh
Carr
Itzhtneh
Remerss
Underiskers Whitsett
Flanner
Crown Hill Cemetery
Titzhugh
Sundar
Local youths in red pepper attack injures two boys
Nelia Douzedo, 12, threw red pepper at David Clayton, 15, Sunday evening, injuring him seriously after a long period of teasing by Jedro and companions. Clayton blinded in one eye. security guards note ongoing harassment.
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Nelia Douzedo
David Clayton
Toy
Sundey
Ellia
Han Ial
Clarion
Second Baptist Church Debt and Pastor Carr Profile
A long piece details the Second Baptist Church debt dating from 1874 and its 3,000 dollar burden at 6 percent, with Rev. Carr rising as a compelling local figure. It describes his Tennessee ancestry, slave roots, family uplift, and a Sunday service showing strong congregational support and the church’s steady prosperity.
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Roth Carr
San Antonio
Tex
Second Baptist Church
Afores Broyles
Piere
Carrig
le Slim
Sunday Scnoodenene S.HELE Apael Of the Singtm
A Sunday scene unfolds in an auditorium as a speaker recites a lesson on doctrine, focusing on points raised by an apostolic convention and inviting consideration of doctrinal specifics.
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S.hele Apael
The
Singtm
Patent medicine slumbers a sick family in Maryland
Edward Callahan bought a bottle of patent cough medicine at a neighbor ing drug store. The family of swirring from severe colds partook according to directions and were put to sleep. The wife and three children were roused by medical help, the youngest needing to be walked to stay awake. Powerful remedies saved the family from death.
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Meath
Gbartoime
Dee
Edward Callahan
Homestead Conspiracy, Poison Plot Stirring Labor Riot
A chaotic Homestead report describes claims of a conspiracy to poison non union workers at the Carnegie plant, with arrests including Robert Beatty and a cook who confessed. Militia presence followed the strike, while investigations by Frick’s office and health officials focus on alleged poisoned water and death cases among workers.
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Pirrabun
Homestead
Carnegie Clunt
Robert Beatty
Louisville
State Board of Health
Frick
Sle
Charles Glesser
Beig
Pinkertons
Pinkerton
Little Bilfin
Pirrsnune
Cowan
West Pennsylvania Hospital
Als
Shards
Homeopathic Hospital
Louisvinia
Pinkeattes
Ijuttl
Stormestead
Sarsaparilla Claim Ad for Lung Trouble Cure
A vintage advertisement asserts that scrofula originated lung trouble can be cured by Ayer s Sarsaparilla. It notes a dye works location at 627 N Pennsylvania Street and mentions Dyeing Clesain Staith s dye works.
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Clesain
Staith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania
Stones hurled at Horseshoer Wilson sign injures boy
Saturday Albert Pierce and companion Ott threw stones at the Horseshoer Wilson sign on South street. A man chased them. the Pierce boy fell while fleeing. Wilson raised the injured youth to 213 Mississippi street where Drs Kick and Bryan attended. Skull base fracture suggests stone impact. The boy remained alive Monday with slim survival chances. Wilson denies further stones were thrown and an investigation proceeds.
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Albert Pierce
Ott
Horseshoer Wilson
Southst
Pierce
Wilson
Mississippi St
Kick
Bryan
Born
Stoner
Oit
County Seat Feud Triggers Armed Posts in Beward County
Tense clash over Beward County seat location flares as Liberal and Springfield factions mobilize to seize county records. Liberal guards at the Springfield records and armed Liberal and Springfield women patrols raise fears of violence while a Holter sign and Dr. J. Briskin are noted amid chaotic efforts.
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Torrxa
Beward County
Liberal
Springfield
Arkalon
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