Two children die in Reidst street burned house
Thursday noon a small three room wood house on Reidst near Belt railroad burned. Two colored children aged 2 and 4 perished as flames trapped them inside. Mother Mrs Steff arrived in grief. cause unknown but suspected kerosene oil and matches. Firemen found charred remains. doors possibly locked. property owned by Geo Moore and Adam Steff valued about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidst
Beecher and
Shelbyste
Webster
Steff
Kregelo
Milden
Steff House
Naomist
Sun
Washington Notes and Local Tragedies in Brief
Washington notes report the senate rejecting a house direct tax bill amendment and tabling a tariff debate stop. a call to investigate southern states is tabled, with adjournment slated. In Brazil Indiana, Nicholas Miller, a prominent farmer, dies. a Swede named Nelson is killed in Porter County near Harrison mine. a freight derailment injures two crew. New York records a mysterious explosion in Nassau Street and Maiden Lane, with no injuries or explanations. In Chattanooga, a man named Frost is captured near Avery’s by the Georgia line after a two day pursuit, found dead hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brazil
Ind
Nicholas ‘Miller
Clay County
Man Killed After Rescue Attempt Ties to White Caps
The case centers on Gregory a Crawford County figure linked to White Cap activities and a high profile abduction and seduction of Lilly Davie 18 of G W Davis bondsman. Davis and Gregory were alleged indicted White Caps with prominent locals testifying. Jewett attorney for defendants says Moreland also connected. he notes potential dangers and witnesses to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Gregory
Crawford County
Lilly Davie
G. W. Davis
Gregory
Louisville
Leavenworth
Morris Moreland
Moreland
Bapiish
Cr. L. Jewett
New Albany
Hobart
White Caps
Davis
Mortis Moreland
Poisoned Family Falls Ill From Rats Bane Pie Flour
A family of Ed ward Winney and Mrs Finney in a New York area home fell severely ill after consuming mince pies and milk toast later worsened when bread made with flour from an open box of Rough on Rats was found above a barrel. Dr Jameson labeled it poisoning and the family began recovery after removing contaminated flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Winney
D. P. Urwin
Ashet
Shooting at Dawson Ends Man’s Life Over Wife’s Affections
In Dawson Nebraska on December 20 a man named Clark killed Dr Hanlan in a drug store after both men drew their revolvers. Hanlan had been living with Clark’s wife, who had become his affair. Clark, enraged, shot first. two shots were fired and one struck Hanlan fatally. A separate court case from Indiana concerns the common school fund and whether funds can be diminished or diverted. Bartholomew county vs state of Indiana ex rel attorney general rules cannot be taken from the fund. In Columbus Indiana on December 20 Moore and Hyatt, 15 and 17, were jailed after stealing a horse and buggy from Morgan Quick. the buggy was recovered and a $150 reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Neb
Hanlan
Clark
Supreme Court
Indiana
Board of Trustees
Sand Creek Township
United States Supreme Court
Bartholomew County
State of Indiana
Canoas
Kia
Columbus
Ind
Moore and
Hyatt
Morgan Quick
Brownstown
Aining
Gov. Gray
Knightstown
Rhoda Shaw
Allen Shaw
Frank J. Vinson
Highland Ave
Wightyfour
Brennen-Bernhamer
Walker
J.G. Davis
McCormick and Garver
Davis
Pitling
Edmund Zoller
T. T. Bosart
Washington St
Standard Oil Company
Blake
United States
George W. Wikoff
Woodson
J. WM. Cook
Hadley
Flint
Cook
Hancock County
Justice Fiebleman
HB. & I. Cohen
Miller & Hariman
Superior Court
John L.griffiths
Hovey and
Chase
Catherine Rupert
Amelia Shirk
Marshall C. C
Sylvester Morgan
Clarke, C
Niblack J
Board of Commissioners
Single Tax League
Samuel P. Porter
Burt Brown
L. P. Custer
Thos. J. Hudson
Messrs. Krause, Hudson and Hahn
Hudson
Michael Clark
S. Pennsylva Mast
Mr. Clark
Fletcher Ave
David Hall Faces Court Over Unlicensed Dog Case
In a Thursday morning court, David Hall an L E W pony engineer resisted a $1 offense by claiming a backdated license. The mayor fined him $15 for perjury after Hall admitted lying about the license date. Other defendants included James Soow James Hurley and Louis Hughes with varied charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
David Hall
Hall
Smith
Stout
Mr. Smith
Ball
James Soow
Joyce
James Hurley
William White
Amanda Wade
Alabama St
David
Golixti
Louis Hughes
Newton Beswick
Beswick
Goliath
Hughes
W. Washington St
Lutz-Taylor-Schaeffer
Battle at Suakim Stirs London Editions
Early evening papers report a great battle at Suakim on Thursday morning. British forces under General Greenfeld attacked Arabs at eight. A fierce fight in the redoubts ended with Arab rout and capture of Arab cannons. Casualties total uncertain due to incomplete figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Suakim
Greenfel
Riot erupts near Union depot as boot blacks rush aid
A small riot broke out Wednesday near the Union depot when a young country man, described as insane, demanded a boot shine from boot black Zeke. The man struck Zeke, triggering a fracas as about twenty boot blacks joined in to aid. Reports say the assailant fled up and down the street seeking Zeke after the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Zeke
South in the Cabinet Under Debate in Washington
The Herald reports a Indianapolis source says President Harrison backs a southern representation in his cabinet. Goff of West Virginia is favored by Harrison, but Elkins and ex Senator Davis oppose the choice, fueling controversy over cabinet balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Indianapolis
Harrison
Goff
West Virginia
Elkins
Davis
Beer syndicate in Syracuse to form, riots and riots
Wire whispers report a Syracuse beer syndicate is a go with Hibre iron works Chicago burned for a loss of about 50000 dollars. Robert Garrett favored, Baltimore bound. Henry Villard organized large electric light syndicate. Col Casey Grant's brother in law gravely ill in Washington. Sackville West to represent England at Constantinople. Troy New York and nearby shaken by earthquake Wednesday morning. Powellry denies passing K of L secrets to Catholic priests. Philip and Peter Burns robbed of 205 dollars in Cincinnati depot. Wednesday C T Mayer elected president of the B and C road Garrett interests won. Saginaw salt works shutting down. English trust viewed unfavorably. A Ebert proprietor Crystal Palace Cincinnati failed for 59099 assets. Melon growers of South Carolina form alliance. some six acres represented. Will Hammond Chattanooga excited over opera Faust. wanted to fight devils. John Wanamaker denies funds to influence voters in late election. London Times reports Chicago detectives for Purnell case. German evangelical clergyman in New York opposes Catholic power. Young Hart colored pugilist to fight Dan OLeary in seven rounds. Staten Island Wednesday morning. Mrs Gould government agent told Congress about Alaska stories as true. New hat racks at William I ders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Hibre Iron Works
Chicago
Robert Garrett
Baltimore
Henry Villard
Big Electric Light Syndicate
Col
Casey
Grant
Washington
Sackville West
England
Constantinople
Troy
Philip
Peter Burns
Cincinnati
C. T. Mayer
Garrett
Saginaw
Mich
Salt Works
A. Ebert
Crystal Palace
South Carolina
Will Hammond
Chattanooga
Faust
John Wanamaker
London Times
Purnell
New York
Catholic Church
Young Hart
Wilpnead
Dan O'Leary
Staten Island
Gould
Congressional Committee
Alaska
Baseball in Australia yields tight All-Americans loss
America baseballists played another game here Wednesday. All-Americans versus Chicagoes finished with a 3 to 6 score for the Chicagoans. Silk embroidered suspenders offered as prizes in New York by Hat Co. at Washington and Pennsylvaniasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sypgemy
America Baseballists
Chicagoes
New York
Hat Co
Washington and
Pennsylvaniasts
Loyal Legion Banquet Turns Comical Feud Into Fiddler Mishap
At a Bates house Loyal Legion convocation Gen Wallace presided as nonpartisan speeches critiqued Hoosier and Kentucky roots. A mishap occurred when ex-officer 8. C. Scoville tripped over a music stand, breaking a fiddle neck and toppled onto a mirror and hat, prompting playful damage claims and Scoville's good natured offer to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates House
Loyal Legion
Legion of Honor of France
Legion of Honor
Wallace
Indiana
Crane
Kentucky
Joinsville
Gen. Hayes
Gen. Harrison
Missouri
Grover
8. C. Scoville
Cleveland
Jack Devine
Lennox
Mr. Scoville
Bridge Gone In Flood Drowns Six Men At Hackett
New York dispatch reports the Hackett Massachusetts railroad bridge collapsed in Wednesday flood. Eleven men were aboard the bridge when it gave way and six were drowned. The disaster highlights ongoing flood dangers across the region and prompts transport disruptions as rescue and salvage operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Hackett
Mass
Big Four Christmas Card and New Freight Depot Use
The Big Four Christmas card from the general freight office features fanny cartoons and phrases. The new freight depot of the I B & W on Tennessee street beside the Vandalia is now in use with plate glass windows and natural gas heating. The C A D carried Loyal Legion members to Cincinnati, while a special train bore the wife of J J Henderson toSpring Grove cemetery for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion
Cincinnati
J. J. Henderson
Adams Express Company
Spring Grove
Emma Williams and Eddie Reach Peru After Tragic Dakota Loss
Emma Williams aged 10 and her six year old brother Eddie arrived in Peru Tuesday night traveling from Dakota alone after their parents died there. Anna Bettcher remains missing from Logansport. Authorities say she threatened an arranged marriage to an old man at Christmas and claimed she would drown herself rather than comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Williams
Eddie
Peru
Dakota
Anna Bettcher
Logansport
Gray Visits Knights Town Orphans Home
Gov Gray paid a Wednesday visit to soldiers and sailors orphans at Knights Town. Other items include divorce suit dropped in Judge Hadleys court, an art exhibit opening at St John’s academy, a bail jumper arrested in Marion, and several court cases and municipal notices from Indianapolis.
Don’t Fool with Natural Gas Inhalation Dangers Warned
An Indianapolis gas safety article cites the Haughville explosion to stress careful handling of natural gas. Officials warn most accidents stem from leaks, urging immediate notification to the gas company, severing service connections, and vigilant ignition practices to prevent asphyxiation and explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughville
Fetcher
Indianapolis Company
Pickett
Storm Death Toll Across Canada and North America
Reports from Monday's violent storm describe wide destruction from Labrador to North Carolina with Canada bearing the worst losses. An estimated 1d lives lost, six farmers killed near Montreal, and several deaths in New Brunswick. US damage includes railroads and communications cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Labrador
North Carolina
Canada
Montreal
New Brunswick
United States
Haughville Explosion Draws Gossips and Blame
A Sun reporter found Haughville women at the blast site with locals blaming Wilhite for the gas leak due to a forgotten pipe cap. Mrs Wilhite is hospitalized after the incident, while a child remains only slightly burned. Amusements and local entertainment listings follow, including musical farces and a two night show at the Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughville
Sun
Wilhite
Malleable Iron Works
Frank I. Frayne
Mendelssohn Quintet Club
Tomlinson Hall
Visit of Matthew Quay and Weather Notes in Indiana
Weather forecast for Indiana calls for fair and warmer conditions. Matthew Quay departed on the 3:30 Big Four train after cooling his heat with a chunk of ice, with no definite word on the visit’s outcome. Other items include a brief report from Robert B. Porter and a misadventure where W. He Yawk lost $17 to a stranger. A special shoe sale at George Rot t promises savings up to 40 on fine men’s brogues at 16 N. Pennsylvania St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Quay
Matthew Quay
Washington
Robert B. Porter
New York Press
Morton
Sun
East
Mr. Quay
He Yawk
Clinton
Ind
Mo & i
Louisville
George Rott
Pennsylvania-st
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alied-St
New. York
Nassau St
Maiden Lane
Anooga
Avery’s
Georgia ‘Line
Frost
Dhi Coroeeany
Fathers Kevrenge
Jesvett
Ders
Loyal Boys
FRRST
THE
Legion
BATES
Gen. Wallace
Crock” Scoville
City Life
Grovery
Philadelphia
Miss Cleveland
Orange
N.J
N. G
Pweney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!