Plasterer Falls Seven Stories in Washington Building
Thomas Mullen died from a fall while moving a cement barrel on the seventh floor. Two boys, Jimmy and Albert Strunk, were badly hurt when supports gave way and the plasterer pushed them aside to save them. The incident occurred Thursday morning, leaving others shaken and the barrel crushed.
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Sy. Loris
Thomas Mullen
Jimmy
Albert
Washington Building
Allen
Whee
Ma Eit
Pension Day at the Office Reveals Veteran Dick Thompson
Dick Thompson, a one legged veteran, arrives early on pension day to collect his quarterly payment. The scene at the pension office shows a crowd of veterans and women eager for their pensions as the agent has 2,900,000 to distribute. Thompson recounts his wartime experiences from Andersonville to stints on a Mississippi riverboat and his current poverty.
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isiAlwaya
Ensley
Dick Thompson
Andersonville
Ifis
New Orleans
St. Louis
Missouri
Pertickler
Enstey
Multiple misdeeds and court actions in Indianapolis area
The report lists a Denison house fine for selling cigarettes to a minor, a replevin suit against Mattie Bell for $500 and valuables, a masher incident near Fort Wayne Avenue, and a railroad clerk identified by Big brothers. Police action includes Guardian appointments for a man deemed unsound, a millinery store matter, and a murder mystery in Cincinnati clarified. Also noted are a guardian for Win. Frybarger, a pensioned Col. Prybarger, and a mass of local incidents including dogs roaming, a girl enticement case, and Plymouth Fort Wayne light plant dispute resolved against the company.
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Gen. Morrison
Crawfordsville
Ind
Denison House
Homer Shakes
Fort Wayne-ave
New Jersey-st. Et
Big Brothers
Department of Law
Vermillion County
W. Pirst St
Kingdom Come
Brown
Moses Long
Win
Frybarger
Col. Prybarger
Iudipapolis
Gov. Morton
Plymouth
Fort Wayne Electric Light Company
Supreme Court
Patrick Sullivan
W. Indianapolis
Kentucky Ave
Kahen
Doherty
Henry Rice
Woodchopper Henry Herbert Freezes to Death Halted by Self Chop
In Chari Conn on February 4 Henry Herbert a woodchopper narrowly saved his life after a tree broke and pinned his legs in snow. With his ax he hauled himself clear and chopped the tree in two just above his legs freeing himself before succumbing to the cold.
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Chari
Henry Herbert
Labor Temple Plan Sets Nine Trustee Seats
The new plan to incorporate the Labor temple provides for nine trustees all must be members of bona fide labor organizations in good standing. Nine trustees will be elected initially with one dropping out each year, triggering annual elections. Each union may elect one advisory trustee without a vote each year.
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Labor Temple
Bona Fide
Indiana Weather Outlook 1892 Forecast Update
Indiana warmer and fair on Thursday with rising clouds and likelihood of rain Friday afternoon. Local forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area covers 36 hours to 8 p.m. February 5, 1892, noting warmer conditions, fair skies, then increasing cloudiness and rain chances as night approaches.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Unsettled Conference Between Frenzel and Brotherhood Men
A short morning talk between President Frenzel and the Brotherhood committee ended without a settlement. The meeting lasted about an hour and adjourned at 1 o clock. Details were to be kept until attorney Wishard returns from Milneze. Rumors swirled that the men reject extra services tied to badge rights, with threats of action if free Friday does not come.
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Frenzel
Cartoen
Brotherhood Committee
Diwan
Jwishard
College-ave
Waterbury Cousin Arrested in Kidnapping Plot
Chas Ki Waterbury, cousin of kidnapped Ward Waterbury, confessed to abducting the boy to obtain ransom money. He claimed the plan aimed to go to New York with the funds. Waterbury, McCann, and Sutherland were arraigned as crowds gathered and tension rose.
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Greenwich
Chas. Ki
Waterbury
Little Ward Waterbury
Onday
Bey
Tie
Hay
Becase
New York
Ranson
Charles Waterbury
Steaters
Real Pretty Things Leap Year Valentines Feature Frogs and Spoons
Valentine makers unveil vibrant designs for leap year with celluloid accents. Frogs in title scenes appear on cards and books while novelty spoons and birch bark canoes add whimsy. Gifts include a history of love, Cupid remedies, and girl face motifs. dealers report fresh stock and high demand.
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Yercenre
Miss
Cupid
Big Four Offices to Move Headquarters to Cincinnati
In a rumor noted in Big Four circles, the headquarters of the central superintendent and superintendent of motive power, formerly in Indianapolis, are reportedly to be moved to Cincinnati during February.
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Cincinnati
CincInnxati
Big Four
Indianapolis
Talking With Frenzel about settlement at streetcar offices
John President Frenzel returned from Chicago Thursday morning and at 9 50 the brotherhood committee consisting of Win Demott John Corliss and Martin Dugan went into conference with him at the street car offices. It is thought a settlement would be reached soon. Attorney Wishard went to Muncie Thursday morning after instructing the committee as to the plan of settlement. To will re turn Thursday evening.
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Frenzel
John
Chicago
Brotherhood Committee
Win Demott
John Corliss
Martin Dugan
Wishard
Muncie
May Save the Rider from Steamer Hideri Loss
Work continues to remove cargo from the stranded steamer Hideri as company officials hold cautious hope it may not be total loss if good weather lasts. Signs suggest a large bottom hole, with freight from the lower hold washing ashore.
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Hideri
Cardinal Manning's Will Reveals Substantial Yet Modest Estate
The will of Cardinal Manning was speedily filed in London on Friday February 14 showing an estate valued under £100. No public bequests or notable details were disclosed in the document, indicating a simple personal allocation.
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London
Cardinal Manning
Yellow Fever on Board Buffon in Quarantine
The steamship Buffon, arriving from Santos, is in quarantine amid high yellow fever deaths reported during the voyage.
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New York
Buffon
Santos
Denounced Catholics in St. Louis by Patriotic Sons
In St. Louis on February 4, patriotic sons of America passed resolutions denouncing the catholic church in the bitterest terms.
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St. Louis
Patriotic Sons of America
False Report On Crovin Murder Trial
February dispatch from Caicaco states a rumor claiming Dr. Crovin’s murderers will get a new trial is false and unverified, with officials denying any action or scheduling changes at this time.
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Caicaco
WIRE WHISPERS A mixed Canton suit and probate notes
WIRE WHISPERS reports George of Canton Ohio suing George D Saxton for 30000 alleging theft of his wife’s affections. Also notes the probating of Mrs Barnaby’s will from Providence Rhode Island. Mentions a planned Wigwam costing 27000 to house 15000 people for a Democratic national convention in Chicago.
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Sample George
Canton
George D. Saxton
Barnaby
Providence
R.1
Auction at Board of Trade Ends in Turbulent Selloff
Secretary Smith presided over a raucous grain auction as bids flew for No 2 red wheat and other commodities. Amid taunting gavel blows and comic antics, the chaotic scene saw bidders push prices while officers struggled to maintain order before markets closed with only minor scuffles.
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Smith
Redy
White
Twenty five Cent Kisses In Burns Lutheran Fund Drive
In Burns Nebraska a church fundraiser turned chaotic as six women sold kisses for 23 cents each at a church social to cover expenses. Jealous husbands led to a row with no services held Sunday and ongoing tensions in the congregation.
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Burrawo
Burns
Buffalo
Lutheran Church
Hartwell Hubbard flees with daughter in stormy escape near Belleville
In Jackson Michigan on February 4, Hartwell Hubbard who has been described as of unsound mind rose from bed and warned his family of an approaching mob. He seized his five year old daughter and fled into the night as neighbors searched across miles to locate them and Analy later found them several miles from home.
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Jackson, Mich
Hartwell Hubbard
Belleville
Oime
Niblack Talks Nomination and Indiana Outlook
Speaker Mason Niblack of Vincennes stirs Indiana politics in a downtown visit. He aims for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and predicts a 10,000 to 20,000 Democratic majority, citing confidence from press mentions and state dynamics. Mortimer Nye of Laporte weighs a possible run and endorses active campaigning to mobilize the Democratic vote statewide.
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Speaker Niblack
Mortimer Nye
the Sun
Mason Jens Niblack
Pin
Indiana
Harrison
Blaine
Laporte
Caand
Mie
Nye
Pop
Indianapolis
Fresh foreign facts prompt law revisions for poor farmers
Gladstone advocates revising laws to aid impoverished farmers amid reports of Dahomian raids near Popo where 3000 slaves were captured. Over the past week 726 new cases of orippe were reported in Christinia Norway. Count Catalina will replace Baron Fava as Italy's minister to Washington. The death sentences of Frank and Rosa lie Schneider in Vienna will be commuted to life imprisonment.
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Gladstone
Popo
Orippe
Christinia
Norway
Catalina
Baron Fava
Italy
Washington
Frank
Rosalie Schneider
Vienna
Half Price Sale Before Store Closes
A discount sale announces items including dishes glassware pictures and ornaments at Bazaar No 6 East Washington street as the store prepares to shut in days. The notice highlights broad reductions and urges customers to act before closing.
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East Washington Street
Democrats Hold Annual Meeting At Hendricks Club
Democratic editors and politicians gathered Thursday at the Hendricks club rooms to discuss strategy and craft fresh talking points against the opposition. The state committee convened at Union block to map campaign plans, save campaign rooms at the Grand, and announce candidates including Albert Gallis, Green Smith, Mason Nibhinek, Mortimer Nye, and S. W. Axtell for lieutenant governor.
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Hendricks Club
Jones
Madison
J. E. Mac- Donald
Livencer Banner
A. 5
Chapman
Madison Democrat
Mornia Tne
Atak
Ane O
Grand
Albert Gall
Green Smith
Mason Nibhinek
Mortimer Nye
W. Axtell
Bedford
Ceck
Washburn Bill Faces Sharp Opposition From Grain Trade
New York reports a Washington special notes broad opposition to Washburns measure aimed at abolishing commission men. Senators active in flour and grain markets are accused of opposing it, with Pillsbury and grain allies supporting the bill’s goals against trading. Duluth and Minneapolis elevator leaders are in Washington to oppose the plan, warning it could force commission men out of business.
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New Yorn
Umerald
Washington
WashInirn
Charles A. Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Washburn
Alt, Awyer
Duluth
Northwest
Erain
Ex-Citya Attorney Seeks City Revenue Clarification
Ex-Citya attorney Taylor called on Controller Woollen on Wednesday afternoon representing Brush electric Hight company. The firm objects to paying 2.2 percent of gross receipts into the city treasury until legality is settled. Woollen says contract expired Dec 1880 and suggests 2.83 percent is due from that date. Taylor asks for time to review, and a definite response is promised next week.
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Taylor
Woollen
Brush Electric Hight Company
Board of Trade Touts Names and Market Dullness
The column notes markets for corn wheat oats and hay are dull with no notable changes. It profiles board members J D Myers called Old Hlateh and Tom Rouse who attends daily and adapts to squeezes. It mentions Mutehner with one arn and Fosters nickname Sandy and describes Robert Tl. Scott in brown attire and pushing a baby carriage.
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J.D. Myers
Hlateh
Mutehner
Tom Rouse
Foster
Sandy
Robert Tl. Scott
Isis
Amusements at Thatcher's Tuxedo and English Opera House
Thatcher's Tuxedo drawing crowds as audiences imitate the name and attend to learn pronunciation. The Spider and the Fly at English's Opera House drew a mixed crowd with encore requests despite sparing acclaim. A mermaid queen’s song drew loud recall and a gallery hiss, while downstairs patrons applauded. New parlor goods at Wm. Elder's.
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Opera House
O Connor Thumped By Temperamental Visitor at Court House
Janitor O Connor was confronted by a stout Kilkenny born woman in the courthouse basement on a Wednesday afternoon. She demanded his removal and struck him with a heavy blow, leaving him with a bruised head. Earlier, he had ordered a group of colored women away from a heater, prompting a potshot verbal clash.
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O'Connor
Court Horse
Fate
Agaa
Oa Hte
Court House
Kilkenney
Judge Buskirk
Connor
Fire destroys Lenig residence. wife and two children perish
A 2 a m fire at the East Jacksonville home of A. M. Lenig claims the lives of his wife and two children. Lenig survives with severe burns and is in critical condition, reportedly a prominent mason who recently moved from Philadelphia. Loss estimated at $2,000.
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Jacksonviede
A. M. Lenig
Jacksonville
Woman disrupts drug store requesting stamps
A woman entered an Abhnoisst drug store Thursday morning and loudly pounded on a showcase. She handed a dime and demanded five stamps. The clerk, rushing to serve a customer, told her to buy stamps at the post office and stop the disturbance.
Gould Stock Holdings Cut to 20 Million, Report Says
In New York February The Wall Street Journal reports that Jay Gould's holdings in Western Union stock have been reduced to 20 million dollars.
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New York
The
Wall At
Journal
Gould
Western Union
Russell Sage Jr Dies In New York
Russell Sage Jr died Thursday morning in New York after an attempt on his life. The report notes the incident and the ensuing medical condition as details.
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Russell Sage, Jr
New York
Russell Sie, Jr
Ife Wisheen
Uneles
Grand Central hotel in New York closes amid debts
Debts totalling 15000 dollars force the Grand Central hotel in New York to close. Wannamaker’s lease on a rest hotel in Ocean City New York is also shut by the sheriff. Banks in Silver City New Mexico and Denting New Mexico close. Walter and Richard Jones cotton buyers of Memphis Tennessee claim to salvage Jett the city. The business is described as in bad shape.
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Grand Central Hotel
New York
Wannamaker
Ocean City
Sheriff, National Bank
Silver City
N. M
First National Bank
Denting
Walter
Richard Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Jett
Features of Upporting Life Florida base league plans
Florida organizes state base ball league while Chicago and Lexington deal divisional sales. Anson's team to train in the south for six weeks. Richardson brothers may sign with Washington. McAuliffe and Carroll discuss a Europe trip in two months. Corbett threatens Mitchell fight or exile. Wright revises league rules for directors. Dwyer signs with St Louis after Cincinnati. Brush expects an Indianapolis Western league team. League weighs eliminating coaching and reducing balls to three. L A W declares Zimmerman professional not eligible for amateurs. Pittsburg club to host Ladies Day with free grand stand admission. Ehert’s K K suppresses unrest as Singgis sells. Pricegbeent bottle.
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Florida
Chicago
Lexingtoun
Anson
South
Dan
Hardie Richardson
Washington
McAuliffe
Carroll
Europe
Corbett
Mitchell
Harry Wright
Frank Dwyer
Cincinnatis
St. Louis
John Brush
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