Pension for injured firemen sparks council clash in Bowen-Merrill disaster
The Bowen Merrill fire tragedy prompts a bill to pension injured firefighters. Bailey drafts, proposing three dollars monthly for life for ten years service and ten dollars for five years. Councilman Trusler denounces the unequal plan as unjust to newer hires. Adjourned council session set for Monday to pass ordinances. Olsen Hicklin feud noted as water contract row mounts. Viaduct plans discussed with four firms, leading to no decision yet.
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Bowen-Merrill
Bailey
Shell
Trusler
Olsen
Bids for the fair grounds unveil rival land speculators
State board of agriculture opens bids to sell the state fair grounds amid a clash of real estate interests. Warwick H Ripley leads with a long staged payment plan, while other bids from Thomas B Jackson, H H Beville, and Charles F Robbins are reviewed though terms must be acceptable. No action yet. talk favors Ripley if payments can be aligned.
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State Board of Agriculture Thesday
Thomas B. Jackson
H.H. Beville
Charles F. Robbins
Warwick H. Ripley
Toliows
Guade
Warwick
Sporting Life
Poison in Flowers Causes Blood Poisoning Among Florists
Reports from New York hot houses detail several cases where workers handling cut roses and rough-stemmed blooms developed blood poisoning from thorns. Investigators link this to paris green and other powders used to kill pests adhering to flowers. Six assistants in one uptown florist’s shop were affected, wearing gloves to protect hands as outbreaks spread to other stores. The condition appears as pimples on the hands but is not dangerous, though it prompts stricter handling precautions for both workers and buyers.
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New York
Cveral
Stamp
City Lif Lafountaine Cleared Of Theft No Case Found
Local brief notes a trunk theft accusation against Geo Lafountaine dismissed on Tuesday. Other items cover a failed Tomlinson hall horse taming show due to carpenters striking over pay for a pine floor, a patent case granting McGahan a perpetual injunction, changes in street car supervision, and several deaths marriages and births reported Tuesday.
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Geo. Lafountaine
Tomlinson Hall
Dr. McGinn
Frederick L. McGahan
Gilbert W. Warren
U. S
McGahan
Warren
Steele
Anderson
Tis
Brotherhood
Shaffer
Birtas
John
Mary Kahler
Edna~ Harris
Fred
M. Heysten
Louis
Minnie Tuttle
Charles
Johan Paryounk
Emma -Me- Afee
Mississippi-st
Mayer
Heider
Woodlawn-ava
Michigan-st
James Price
John. Ash
Mary Moream
James A. Miller
Rosa _T. Vollmer
New Stock Is Strong The Senate Picks For Windom's Successor
Washington dispatch lists possible successors to Secretary Windom including McKinley New of Indianapolis Palmer of Michigan and ex-Gov Gear of Town with non candidates Allison Sherman Aldrich Spooner Ingalls or Jones of Nevada and possible favorites Cannon Miller and ex-Comptroller Knox Also notes President Harrison may delay appointment for a month and favoritism toward Palmer or McKinley amid political maneuvering Terrible mine explosion at Grana River Denver leaves 75 miners after a blast. some rescued others still uncertain Indianapolis poised to house the national Order of Railway Conductors building with over 100000 subscribed and 28000 members amid no strikes Western Kansas destitution prompts relief calls and legislative action proposed
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Washington
Windom
The
Treasury
McKinley
Johm C. New
Indianapolis
Tom Palmer
Michigan
Guy
Gear
Town
Allison
Sherman
Aldrich
Spooner
Ingalls
Jones
Nevada
Joe Cannon
Warner Miller
Knox
Harrison
Huston
Dudley
Widdom
Palmer
Mackinley
Alger
Denver
Grana River
Senate approves acting cabinet succession bill in Congress
In Washington on February 2 the Senate passed the House bill on succession of acting cabinet officers when a secretary is absent or dead. The fortification bill was then taken up. The House considered and disposed of bills of minor importance.
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Washington
Senate
House
Rabies Outbreak Triggers Farmers War on Dogs in Brandywine
Hy drophobia spreads in Brandywine township Shelbyville Indiana as farmers kill dogs bitten by rabid animals. They declare war on the dog population and propose annihilation to stop the spread.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Brandywine Township
Field trial of dogs at Fisher's Station attracts locals
At Union Station about 15 to 20 local sports traveled to Fishers Station Tuesday morning for a field trial featuring eight or ten dogs including hounds setters and pointers Gus Habich appeared in good spirits Knights of Pythias Cleveland Lodge visitors traveled on a special train Several knights spent the night playing cinch in the smoker before learning their car with wives baggage and coats was missing for ten minutes until the last car arrived cut off at Muncie and reattached elsewhere
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Fisher’s Station
Gus Habich
Knights of Pythias
Cleveland
Muncie
Fresh Foreign Facts From Vienna And London
Reports from Vienna show Prof Koch present as cold weather persists in Greece. Paris prima donna Rosine Bloch is dead. Berlin delays court functions due to the empress’s cold. Charles Bradlaup ii considered Peceuniby, an American citizen, at one time. Bartholomew Sullivan hanged for murder in Tralee. Emin Pasha’s reports soon to be published in Berlin. President Carnot will execute Michael Byrand Tuesday. Nottingham residents oppose Mormons, urging either stop or leave. Chilean insurgents defeated. Balmaceda sends 2000 troops to Ancud. Portuguese republicans spark a row. Lisbon fight leaves 20 dead. Oporto besieged. Irish party settles. McCarthy seated. Parnell and O Brien expected to travel to America to raise funds. Office desks at Wm L Eider’s.
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Prof
Koch
Vienna
Greece
Rosine Bloch
Paris
Berlin
Charles Bradlaup ii
Peceuniby
Bartholomew Sullivan
Farmer
Tralee
Ireland
Emin Pasha
Tis
Carnot
Michael Byrand
Nottingham
England
Chile
Balmacedalas
Ancud
Chiloe
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Irish Party
McCarthy
Parnell
O’brien
America
Printer Armstrone Dies After Poorhouse Suffering
Curio io February report of printer George Armstrong found dead at Cook County poorhouse after a destitute week. He was E W Halford's brother in law and once foreman at the Indianapolis Journal. Remains sent to a medical college awaiting instructions.
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Holford
Curiaco
Splj
George Armstrong
Cook County
E. W. Halford
Bereta
United States
Armistrone
National Laundry Journal
Mr. Dowst
Armstrong
D Jackson St
Halford
Indianapolis Journal
Counterfeiter busted in Muncie case at U S Commissioner
Philander's outtit shows a prior conviction and a seven-mold counterfeit setup found in an old trunk. A local man described as 50 years old with a gray beard faced $1000 bail after admitting nothing and police uncover a plaster molds and electro plating gear used for fakes. New York will contest the Fayerweather will claiming undue influence. the widow seeks to challenge a will leaving $8,000,000 to executors. Indiana forecast: fair for most, local showers near lake shore, colder with near zero temps tonight.
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Philander
United States
van Buren
Philanday Duster
Muncie
Iagneie
Juster
Marshal Dunlap
Paris
Luster
London Gaiety Girls At English's With Madame Rentz Questioned
The London gaiety girls headline a London engagement at English's featuring Mabel Santley and Thomas Murray. The revue showcases Murray's Irish dialect humor, Annie Wood as Mrs Sackett, Louise Perine as Angelica, Helena Coe as Coral, and a phonograph as a standout prop.
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Thomas E. Murray
Hoyland Thomas
Opera House
Mr. Murray
Mrs
Murray
Helena Coe
Coral
Sally Willams
Rafferty
Sidney
Mr. EJ
Ladies on School Boards Stir Indiana Senate Debate
In Indiana the push for women on school boards spurs heated Senate debate. Senator Yar yan touts long history of reforms while senators spar over a 21 age requirement and the bill’s practicality. Gas well restrictions, a tax on cigarette sales, and county indebtedness measures also surface as lawmakers clash over liberty and policy.
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Loeveland
Senate
Teeveland
Chicago
Indiana
Shanks
Marion County
Metehor
State House
Logansport
Mages
Shoelmey
Hubbell
Burke
Yaryan
Shockmey
Noblesville
Huffman
FF. H. Kelly
Johnson
Bedford Democrat
Louisville Wife Comes to Claim Officer Smith's Belongings
A Louisville woman, claiming to be the widow of the late Officer Peter Smith, confronted Mrs. Indianapolis Smith in Indianapolis. The Louisville claimant demanded Pete Smiths watch and personal property, while the Indianapolis Smith insisted the watch and clothing were hers and disputed the al leged marriage. Police and attorney contended the sick fund money would go to the Louisville claimant if due.
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Louisville
Indianapolis Smith
Peter Smith
Loursville
Tholiaha Ave
Indianapolis
SUN
Tam
Peto
Init
Pete
Laporte
Orton
Smith
Louisville Smith
Miss Osborne
Miss Osborn
Sam
Petey Smith
Urten
Indianenesis
Fifteen Passengers Hurt in Train Embankment Incident
Atlanta dispatch reports fifteen passengers injured Tuesday morning when a North Alabama railroad train derailed and ran over an embankment. The accident occurred along the line, with officials investigating the cause as rescue crews treated the wounded at the scene.
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Atlanta
North Alabama
Money and Misery. Wheat advance sinks broker in Louis market
Feb 3 Louis reports broker John Tyson failed as wheat prices rose. Feb 8 Washington notes paper dealer Ebbenezer Morrison assigned. Cuiiaco reports Consolidated fire insurance company assignment with liabilities 35000 and assets 802. Listed broker’s stock at ten doses one dollar, Noad's Sarsanaritia cited as fair price.
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So. Louis
John Tyson
Washington
Ebbenezer Morrison
Cuiiaco
Consolidated Fire Insurance Company
Sax
Noad
Sarsanaritia
Woollen's Pointer to Councilman Gats s
The Finance Committee will not allow over $65,000 for lighting the city. The Oolitic question settled as The Sun suggested. Monday night the council debated street railway questions, budgets, and salaries. The treasurer reported balances. a loan was arranged. hose purchases and ordinance readings followed.
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Yontzhbad
Olsen & Traaler
Mr Woollen
Bill Hicksis
Olsen
Sweetland
Fife
Pearson
Gauss
Leon Batley
Howe
Howland
Nibiack
Yontz
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Supreme Court
Tagrart
Woollen
Bhy Hicklin
Webster
Committee On
Mansfield
Orchard-averidge
Lontz
Hicklin
BSG
Finance Committee
Patriarch Woollen
Gallasihusly
Theuce Committee
Mr. Tranes
Siebhan
Union Railway Company
Trusler
Preston Curry
WIRE WHISPERS AND DISTANT DISTURBANCES ACROSS NATIONS
A Griffin Georgia passenger train plunged down a twenty foot embankment injuring fifteen with no fatalities. Wage cuts at Buckeye mower and reaper works Akron slash pay from 380 to 60 percent while extending hours. A canal breach at Chillicothe causes $30,000 damage threatening riverside warehouses. The first patient to die in this country from Koeh lymph treatment for consumption is Gee M Bradley of New Haven. A cyclone hits Clay county Mississippi injuring seven colored people and destroying several buildings. Pittston police resign after moral shift following a murder conviction of a drunken hotel keeper. Delphin M Cobb of South Brooklyn steam engine company shot and wounded. cause unknown. In Alpine Texas, How is killed by Gililand after a calf dispute. Deputy Cook shot in the knee during arrest attempt. Also dental ad offering artificial teeth and painless extractions at Brown’s dental parlors.
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Griffin
Buckeye Mower and Reaper Works
Akron
Chillicothe
Gee. M. Bradley
New Haven
Conn
Koeh
Clay County
Mississippi
Pittston
Wm. Weathers
Delphin M. Cobb
South Brooklyn Steam Engine Company
Joseph Willet
H. H. How
Fin Gilliland
Alpin
Tex
Gilliland
How
Cook
James Putnam
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Col. Hicklin
Bill
Canton Bridge Company
Pittsburg Bridge Company
Pennsylvania Road
Mervis Defrees
Barnie
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Tucker
Red Stockings
Darrin
Polk Woods
Lou Carter
St. Clair St. Hall
Blank
Murphy
Donohue
McLaughlin
Hamilton
Garrison
Geo. Broadbent
Olympic Club
Frisco
Mike Kelley
King Kel
Tomlinson Bail
Frankhem’s
Wash
Strangler Eyrand
Cage
Michael Eyland
St. Louis
Jouhn
Brush
Western League
Commercial Club
John T. Brush
Western Association
Lepanxon
Midland
Northwest
CITY
Palmer Securities
Col. New
National Organization of the Order of Railway Conductors
Chicago & Erie
Topeka
Ias
Decatur County
Kansas
Union Station
Offics
Wm. L. Eider’s
Armstrom
Daniel B. Fayerweather
T. G. Rich
H. B. Vaughan
J. Bulkley
Lake Shore
GRAND
London
Gaiaty Girls
Thomas F. Murray
Ate
E. Parg
Webber & Field
Specialty Company
Tar Say
Rentz-Santley
Madame Rentz
Mabel Santley
Taffy
Senators
Military Park
Chester Falkner
Denison
Innner
Zoercher
WHC Ix
Woollen’s Pointer
Gratis
Gatss
Chidren
Brown’s
Circe St
Tron Hall
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