Grave Robbers and Cremation Debate in City Cites Barker Legacy
A detailed, era-tinged discussion on grave robbing, Greenlawn Cemetery, and the shift from intra mortis burial to cremation. The piece recounts Burke’s origin, Peckham era tales, and the Petrified Woman hoax, then argues cremation as sanitary, ethical reform. It notes Dr. Clarke’s stance on public health and cites cases of body snatching, burial practices, and the future of skulls and bones in urban cemeteries.
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Srex
Tireen Lawn Cemetery
Greenlawn
Barker
Burke
Perry
Lord Feo
Donaldson
Mitchell
Tonaldson
Jack the Ripper
Tom
Pever
Merrick
Everobody
Dr. Billy
Worthy
Crown Bill
the Sun
Greenlawn Cemetery
W. B. Clarke
Darky
Indianapolis
Boards of Health
Yorick
Iphelia
Peopla
Pandima
Kregelo
Tun Lux
British Museum
Physi Cians
Millis
Baltimore
Chicago
Hedges
Epet
Greenlane
Fourcroy
Garman
Ms Inkmmation
Milwaukee
John Kk. Bartlett
American Medical Association
J. Gross
Phlladelphia
United States
Vienna
Bonfanti
Milan
Boggia
Iron sewer-pipe works burns at Ball, Armstead firm
Wire dispatch from Vincennes reports a Tuesday morning fire at Ball Armstead & Co iron sewer pipe works. Blaze started in paint rooms, causing estimated loss of 15,000 dollars with insurance coverage of 7,000 dollars. The incident is ongoing with details awaited.
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Vincennes
Ball, Armstead & Co
Shoes and remedies offered by Chicago Shea House ad
An old advertisement urges readers to buy shoes at Chicago Shea House located at 24 West Washington Street. It promises comfortable footwear and a cure for corns with a blend of goods and remedies, though the wording is garbled.
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Chicago Shea House
Washington-st
Dying Era of the Republican Council Ends in Debate
A tumultuous Monday night session featured sharp remarks on Shaffer’s street bid and the continued operation of the CrecKot company under its franchise. Council debated amendments, taxes, and power rights while reporting on finances, bonded debt, street improvements, and municipal expenses before adjourning amid farewell remarks to retiring officials.
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Republican Council
Faw
Creecot
Shaffer
Hicklin
Thalmap
Isaac
Thulman
Jasper
Filea
Denny
Swain
Atrest
Washington
Gasper
Caea
Pearson
Mule Far Company
Darnell
Lance Company
Finance and Judiciary
Cit
Barrett Law
USS
BIS
Dougherty
Light Committee
O’connor
Doony
Taylor
Bowlus
Smith
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Bailey
Randolph
Danced A Pve-Doutn And Then Bert Wi Head After Mayor Satom Mim
A lively Monday evening scene on Mol Doty Chesapeake Street drew hundreds as Italians and locals danced to hoe-down tunes. Gendarmes confined the performers to a nearby area and later fined the group $10 each. The Grand-Victoria show at the CYCLORAMA drew crowds, while a New York report notes Baltimore ball club moves to Washington and the birth of a players league with a $10,000 guarantee fund and $1,500 annual dues per club.
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Bert Wi
Satom Mim
Tafta'a Castle
Ocourt
Signor
Hiee l
Tomanoe
Leary
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Brotherhood
dJchn Ward
Paw
Cartral Board of Directors
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Brffalo
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Officara
KE. A. McAlpine
John Addisor
Frank Brucell
Chicago Tribune
Pittabure
St. Louis
Voodar Ab
Comiskey Zoaa
Ba Waans Co
New Capital National Bank
First Baptist Church
Crothersville Building and Loan Fund Association
Capital
W. C. Stone
Costa
James Campbell
Jenny
Abbott St
Charles A. Machett
Massachusetts Ave
Peter R. Stroup
Davenport
Barrett
Thomas Sage
Davis
M. P. Ballard
Willie Buckshot
Buck
Lindenst
Daunt
Abzutoned to Die reports from Samoa and a naval dispute
Syracuse reports John Mc Carthy an undertaker returns from the Samoan islands with claims challenging the naval squadron after Chief engineer George W. Hail died aboard the United States steamer Ninsic. Weather and Indiana forecast mention warmer with rain then clearing. An Ozark Missouri item notes three moonshiners and two illicit stills seized after a betrayal by a confederate. Other misc items include Crown Hill prices and clockmaking ads.
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Syracuse
Sps
John McCarthy
George W. Hail
United States
Tracy
Indiana
Angola Beats Monkey in Bloody Showdown at Fort Wayne
Odd tale from Yort Wayne Ind recounts a brutal dog vs gorilla fight near the state line. Angola the gorilla defeats Jack the dog, dragging a crowd into a bloodstained scene before police arrive. Also notes preparations for Indiana fish and game convention and a $4,500 verdict in the Wilhite case against Indianapolis Natural Gas.
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Yort Wayne
Ind
Sol. Cor
W. H. Stewart
Angola
Angela
Marion
van Wart
Ohio
Sperts
Fort Warne
Fort Wayne
Justin
Gola
Jack
Indiana
Board of Agriculture
Tfish
Dennis
Jordan
Frederick Wilhite
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
Wilhite
Haughville
PISITING BROTHER BEN VISIT REVEALS TENNESSEE MARSHAL
A Tennessee marshal named C B Harrigop from Murfreesboro visits Washington, meeting President Harrison at the White House. He rides out with the president, speaks in a Tennessean dialect, and notes Ben’s kindness and his first trip to Washington since Harrison's presidency. Harrigop stays at the Webbitt hotel in the capital.
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Piarshal Biarvison
Tennessee
Washington
Wasmsdon
Baxter St
United States
Wbbitt House
Ben
Beno
Marshal C
Harrigop
Murfreesboro
Tenn
iarshaPa
Mr. Harrison
Tam
Ban
White House
Local notes from a busy Indiana county press
A garbled column reports on committees delaying before Congress adjourns, a pope Vatican visit rumor dismissed, and the death of Representative Cannon’s wife. It covers local crime, business openings, fines, and court actions including Bailey’s false pretence charges, a bank startup, a building society, and various arrests for theft, assault, and liquor.
Disease at Guardians' Home Sparks Health Warning
A case of articular rheumatism at the Guardians' Home prompts calls to improve sanitation after a scarlet fever case. Dr. Oliver confirms the diagnosis and warns of contagion and possible heart effects. Ptomaine poisoning and unsanitary conditions are discussed, with the county board preparing to fix the home at a cost under $100.
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Guardians
County Commissioners
van Vots
de. Woodburn
Oliver
City Hospital
Brayton
Germany
Clarke
Chas. Martindale
van Vorhie
Board of County Commissioners
van Vorhse
Public verdict reactions after Cronin case stir Chicago
Chicago readers express mixed feelings over the Cronin verdict. Many insist justice demanded stronger action if the defendants are guilty, while others support acquittals or doubt Kunze’s guilt. Public sentiment shows division on how the case was resolved.
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Cuhicaco
Dee
Cronin
Crankigin
Kunze
Killed her for lover in Dallas crime shocks city
Reports recount a rejected lover fatally shooting widow Mary Adams, then pursuing by bloodied chase for 15 miles before suicide to avoid arrest. Funeral notices follow for Train-master J M Cummins and Superintendent Wilson amid derailment deaths. Other dispatches note bank closure in Gallatin and political chatter in Washington on tariffs and monuments.
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Dallas
Tex
W. J. Cummings
Mary Adams
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