Lexow committee hears testimony on Comstock bribe claims
New York December 28 Inspector Williams faced tough cross examination as the Lexow committee probed alleged bribery links to Anthony Comstock. Louis Streap testified of a May 23 1890 bribe to spare him from charges while Comstock denied the allegations and a renewed probe into Bechtal and others followed. The session also announced plans to call Supt Byrnes as part of ongoing hearings.
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New York
Williams
Lexow Committee
Goff
Louis
Streep
Green Goods
Streap
Anthony Comstock
Comstock
Edward Bechtal
Beekman At
Bechtal
United States
American Express Company
Shields
John A. Mott
Heas
Shielde
Anthony Cometock
Robbers Threaten Farm Family During Break In
A group of burglars forced entry at farmer William Johnson's home near Ss.EM. O. The family resisted. a neighbor and his sons joined the pursuit. The intruders fired, wounding one McCord, another McCord, and Johnson, while escaping with $198 in gold and jewelry after abducting a wounded accomplice.
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EM. O
Wm. Johnson
Johnson
James Metord
McCords
Farmer Johnson
Addison's Disease and a Deathly Decline in Indianapolis
Hiram H. Seibert, 71, longtime Indianapolis resident and former alderman, lies at home with Addison's disease. Doctors warn he cannot survive four to five days. The article explains Addison's, its bronzed skin, and its effects before recounting a shipping accident where tug Israel W. Durham was lost in the Delaware River with seven thousand dollars in losses.
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Hiram H. Seibert
Indianapolis
Pleasants
Addison
Mr. Seibert
Virginia Ave
Maryland
Israel W. Durham
Thompson’s Point
Delaware River
Tragic West Indianapolis death of Mrs Martha Shoemaker
Aged widow Martha Shoemaker died in a cold yard after being evicted from her room above Hayden Franklin’s grocery in West Indianapolis. Coroner Castor found death hastened by exposure. neighbors accuse her son James Shoemaker of neglect. The case stirred the community as relief efforts, led by the Woman's Benevolent Society, supported the dying woman until her death. Frances Murphy and the Murphy temperance league plan a Sunday night meeting at First Presbyterian to offer drinkers a chance to reform in the new year.
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Indianapolis
Martha Shoemaker
Warren-ave
Woman's Benevolent Society
Thomas Woods
Jimmie
Dica
Horton
la Grippe
Castor
Volller & Murphy
Pastor Arrives at First Baptist Church in Indiana
Rev Ellison chosen pastor of First Baptist plans arrival in Indiana next Thursday with his first sermon two weeks later. He will move family from Jersey City early January. Frozen to death in Peekskill NY: James H Robertson brother of Senator George W Robertson found on Hudson Ave Friday morning.
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Indianandis
Jersey City
New Yours
James H. Robertson
Peekskill
N. Y
Greorge W. Robertson
Lexow Committee
Hudsonave
Dr. A Huston Dies Sudden in Anderson Home
Dr. A Huston prominent physician and Sunday school worker and member of the Physiomedical association of Indian apolis died suddenly at his home in Anderson on Friday morning. The report notes his local prominence and affiliations.
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A. Huston
AndEnson
Ind
Huston
Physiomedical Association of Indianapolis
New Matinees Move Up to 2:30 at Grand and Parks
The New Year matinees at the Grand English and Park begin at 2 30 instead of 2 o clock, applying only to holiday matinees. Hoyt’s thrce-comedy A bunch of keys delights Indianapolis audiences. new specialties enliven Snagg’s hotel tale with wit and song. Marie Jansen headlines at the Grand next week in Delmonico’s and Miss Dynamite, while Eugene Canfield and Sara Von Stembler draw laughs in My Pearl is a Bowery girl. The show at the Grand Thursday drew a large crowd and runs through the rest of the week with a Saturday matinee.
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Hoyt
Indianapolis
Marie Jansen
Delmonico
Trixie Hazelmere
Miss Jansen
Eugene Canfield
Sara von Stembler
Pearl
Canfield
Commodore
Whlea
Berry Towline
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Cream Baking Powder Ad
An old advertise promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative priced at 60 cents and 69 cents at druggists, alongside Rice’s Cream Baking Powder which earned a Medal and Diploma.
A Glean Breast Bell Confesses in Criminal Court
In a criminal case tied to a Sun reported conspiracy, Wm HK Bell testified Friday and confessed, naming Howard Lindley as the chief promoter. Lindley was rearrested on a bench warrant and jailed under $2,500 bond. The defendants allegedly forged a deed to West Indianapolis real estate to borrow $1,000. Smock and Mrs. Smith have been tried and will be sentenced Saturday.
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the Sun
Wm. HK. Bell
Edward Lindley
Richard Smock
Sarah Smith
Bell
Henry Spaan
Lindley
West Indianapolis
Chas. Gorsuch
Smock
Great Round-up Tames Foxes and Fares Woes
A Great Round-up chaos ensues when two brindle foxes arrive from Wisconsin causing injuries to Miss Maude Laycock and others. Riders slip, horses bolt, and bruises mount as Briar Brook organizers vow to hunt again once ground softens.
Accident on West Indianapolis Car 196 Spooks Wagon
An accident occurred on the West Indianapolis line Friday morning when a Schrader Bros wagon tried to pass a moving horse drawn wagon. The horses bolted and smashed the wagon tongue through the car vestibule, showering a nearby lady with glass though she was not injured. The car suffered heavy damage and will be repaired.
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Indianapolis
J. Wilson
Schrader Bros
Pennsylvania Sr
Militia Guards Jail as Lynch Mob Forms in Aveusta
Reports say a mob gathered in the West end to lynch the murderer Wiggins. The militia was called to aid police in guarding the jail amid the growing threat.
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Derer
Aveusta
Wiggins
Stories of Simeon Coy and the civic virtue cited
John R. Pearson lauds Sim Coy as the most conscientious Indianapolis city council member, recounting his ward service, frugal generosity, streets and curbs care, and acts of charity. Tributes describe his integrity, avoidance of graft, aid to the distressed, and a final note on his funeral at Crown Hill on Sunday.
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John R. Pearson
Indianapolis
Sim Coy
Col. B. C. Shaw
Spannave, Ae
Crown Ili
Fatal melee over craps ends in deaths in Millhouse Miss
In Millhouse Mississippi on Thursday night a clash between Black residents over a craps game escalated with knives and public safety items. Louis Allen struck four Black people while others were seriously wounded. two are reported to die and Allen himself died from mortal injuries.
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Helena
Ark
Millhouse
Miss
Louis Allen
Allen
Two Kikumen Injured Fighting Bitter Cold Fire in Waterbury
In Waterbury Connecticut on December 28 a four story Platt block housing lawyers and a four story Lawler block with Seerys hotel burned. Firemen Edward Stone and George Harper fell two stories and were badly hurt as crews fought the blaze in subzero temperatures. Losses exceed $100000.
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Waterbury
Conn
Platt
Lawler
Seery
Edward Stone
George Harper
Streetcar Officials Face Court Over Profanity and Assault
Citizens street railway manager McLean and official Maloney were in Justice Lockman’s court on charges of profanity and assault and battery. Motorman F C Hasterday testified of a heated exchange. McLean allegedly called him an insignificant street loafer and Masterday retorted. McLean and Masterday were bruised. Easterday lost his hat during the scuffle. Prosecution details and further hearings to follow.
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McLean
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Justice Lockman
John J. Maroney
F.C. Hasterday
Kean
College-ave. Baros
Muasterday
Christmas festivities at Girls' industrial school in Tomlinson hall
Various city notices from Evanaville and surrounding area include a federal suit by R L Day & Co against the city for 10 745 dollars on redemption bonds a beating case over a step daughter a train accident claim a soda league meeting at Mozart hall officers elected and January 8 first meeting details car derailment and traffic disruption a list of injuries births and marriages with several licenses and local advertisements including Lemon Tonic.
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R.L. Day & Co
Massachusetts
Evanaville
John Troy
Davis St
John
el Noll
Wayne
Benson’s Station
Satoonkeepers’ League
Mozart Hall
Phillip Zapf
John Agnes
Dan Smith
John G. Ries
League
Central-ave
Pompeii Park
Mrs. Ruff
Duarus
John W. Bauer
Mary Dickman
Emma J. Craig
August M. Reiman
Hila Hooper
Anna Love
Ernest M. Hall
Della G. Matteux
Charles Wickes
Retta Smith
John W. Starks
Pearl Payne
Alva Horton
Jennie Phillips
John P. Kinney
Daisy L. Lake
Bert Lewis
Eliza Craig
Cumback Seeks Gubernatorial Timber in 1890 Campaign
Jerome Herff of Peru hails William Cumback as a prime rallying force and declares Cumback will back Matthews if Harrison is the Republican standard bearer. Cumback, arriving Friday at the Grand, asserts he has canvassed the field, claims strong chances, and says no rival candidate stands out to him. He emphasizes direct, forceful campaigning to win votes.
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Peru
Hoostardom
Jerome
Grand
Tom Taggart
Joe Reilley
Lam
Matthews
Gen
Harrison
Indiana
Gov. Matthews
Gray
Voorhees
Wm. Cumback
Greenaburg
Mr. Cumbsck
SUN
GOP Christmas Money By Selling a Number of Sheep Nabbed In Dayton
William Stevens schemed to drive a drove of Judge Claypool sheep to the stock yards for resale as Christmas funds. He sold several animals before theft was detected. Dayton police notified Supt Powell that Stevens was captured and held there awaiting return for trial.
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William Stevens
Judge Claypool
Powell
Stevens
Chinese peace commissioners move toward Tokio amid firebrand offer
Peace commissioner Chang Yin Huen left Tien Tsin for Chee Foo and is due January 6 to join Shao Yao Lien and proceed to Tokio. Reports say Japan may refuse to receive Chang Yin Huen, who had offered rewards for Japanese heads.
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Shaanchal
Chang Yin Huen Hag
Tien Tsin
Chee
Attempted Highwaymen Seize Mail Cart on Christmas Eve
The Daily News reports two men tried to lasso a mail cart carrying the prince of Wales correspondence to Sandringham. The lasso only grazed the driver who defended himself with a whip and reached Sandringham with the mail. Police are investigating the incident.
Two Men Charged After Barrels Theft Probe in Indianapolis
Wednesday afternoon President L. B. Sargeant of the Indianapolis paint and color company spotted two men loading barrels into a wagon at the rear of the building. When challenged, the pair asked if the barrels belonged to Standard Oil. One suspect, Ben Pedro, was captured near the state house with help from Liveryman Booth, while his companion Ed Russell was caught later. Pedro fined $10 for resisting an officer. both waived examination on petit larceny and were bound over to the grand jury.
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John St. Pearson
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
Sim Coy
Indianapolis
Coy
Sim
Mr. Pearson
Lafaystiest
Mississippi
Sneazine
Steve ‘Martler
Legion
Eli Litter
Capt
Ritter
Tim Griffin
Col. Shaw
gCoy
Geo. Tanner
Powers That Be
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Ada
L. 8. Sargeant
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Standard Oil Company
Booth
Pedro
Ed Russell
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