City Directory to Weave 48,282 Names in New Book
The city directory will be finished and published in a week, listing 48,282 names, up from 41,150 last year, with 121,450 population estimate. Canvassers, mainly men of persistence, will split the city into districts, verify names from mortuary reports, and ensure correct spelling amid complex customs and halfforgotten kinships.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Truin
Canvassera
Frank
Franklin
Directory
Alwaya Inalsta
Dayaman
Josephus
Augustus Murphy
Josephua
John
John Smith
John Jones
Andy
Ichabod
Lizzie
Toot
Brown
Businesa
Sun
Blake
Jono Smith
Toy Sun
Dames
Romantic riverbank wedding near Hanly in Kentucky
Franklin Baker, a successful farmer, wed Catherine Foley daughter of Col John Foley. Reverend T B Scott officiated the open air ceremony on the Kentucky River bank before an enthusiastic crowd. The couple faced an angry father who eventually forgave them.
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Nicholasville
Hanly
Franklin Baker
Catherine Foley
John Foley
T. B. Scott
Kentucky
Jailed for Murder in October 1985 case at Lukanos
Charles Miller was arrested in late Friday evening and jailed in Lukanos Ind after being charged with the murder of George Purdy in October 1985. A detective had watched Miller, and authorities believe they have the right man. Corey, linked to the Corey Keating prize fight in December, was fined $50 and given 40 days in jail. Several seconds and supporters were fined as well.
Infamous Order of Lxiets Suspected in Pa Murders
In PaceNixville Pennsylvania officials believe the jafsmors Moley Mazuires remain active and that Pat Hayney a special P and R officer killed last week was murdered by them amid ongoing investigations and speculation about their existence.
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Pennsylvania
Pacenixvvile
Jafsmors
Murderous burglars kill woman during $3000 theft
In Wisrort February 4 special dispatches report burglars broke in Friday night and killed Mrs. Ransom Floyd while fatally wounding her husband during a theft of about $3,000. Local details are scarce but authorities pursue clues.
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Wisrort
Ransom Floyd
Duke of Orleans Arrested Over Abdi cation Plot in Paris
In Paris on February 8 a young duke, son of the count of Paris, carried a paper of abdication and an address to the people. A policeman intercepted his aim to overthrow the republic, placing him in a vulgar cell. Possible penalties include 60 days in the works or banishment.
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Paris
Duke of Orleans
Republic of France
Republic
Three Times and Out in Ottawa Marriage
At Iabell Point Sunday Jean Racquet and Marie Haltron will marry. The couple has been twice divorced in 14 years and this will be their third marriage. The woman applied for divorce, but Absman swayed her.
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Ottawa
Canada
Iabell Point
Jean Racquet
Marie Haltron
Absman
Slow Death of Randall Reported in Washington Dispatches
Washington dispatches reveal Randall's condition is far more serious than publicly reported with indications he is slowly dying. New York dispatches note President Inman of the Richmond Terminal says talks to buy the Cincinnati Southern road are active. A wreck on the H C and N line near Hera results in three dead and five injured. In New Orleans, the lottery company refuses to comment on the Dakota lottery bill.
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Wasshington
Randall
Handall
Ramus Et
New York
Inman
Hichmond Terminal
Cincinnati Southern Road
Hera
Seas
Hetter
LeEans
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Ice avoided by cold spell and slate of court actions
A cold snap failed to form ice Friday night while a warm wave looms. Judge Taylor ruled against Charles H. Jenne for 912.85 on a note. Huegele divorce was settled with a $18 000 outside alimony. A grand jury indicted Oliver Melton George Mayers Martin ODay Lewis Parsone Henry Mittay and Robert Meredith with trials set for next week. A Marion county agricultural society culinary exhibit featured pies dough nuts loaves cake and other items at the state house Saturday.
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Hercules Powder Company
N. G
Meredith
Boston
Marion County Agricultural Society
State House
Si James Again Parliament Precedent for Heed
The Hon James James returns to Jimtown after a failed Washington job hunt and sends a letter to Speaker Reed. He claims he stood up for order in a town meeting, denounces politicians, and proposes as a hopeful doorkeeper role in the House of Representatives.
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Jimtown
Washington
the Sun
Tom Reed
House of Representatives
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Harisons
Mlotonsafrs L
Jim Pegue
Colling
Johban
Charemann
Haint
Jim
Lars Ben
Seuss
Sam
Thare
Hank
Joe Fouts
Epint
James
Fere
Daira
Mistur Sargent
Pete Baker
Maik Ibat Rafna
Bain
Jim Pogua
Jim Pogue
Whitch
House of
Theatre Gossip and Prices From a Lively Circuit
A survey of stage notes cites fixed seat prices for Booth Modjenka at 33 in the lower house and 1 in the gallery. Buchanan’s Fascination is praised, Cora Tanner shines in dual roles, and Stella Mackaye’s influence is noted along with Nat Goodwin’s purchase of Colonel Tom for 1500. Lucie Zarate’s earnings as a touring freak reach 500 weekly, with other theatrical tidbits and a physician’s address in Ohio.
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Booth-Modjenka
Buchanan
Cora Tanner
Poker Life in Indianapolis Rivalries and Bluffing Tales
A SUN reporter describes Indianapolis poker as widespread with about 25 rooms nightly and raids for revenue. He details hands and slang like bull-headed, dog and kilter, explains bluffs and strategy, cites a famed money blowout tale, and notes a lawyer’s royal flush anecdote as emblematic of the game’s excitement.
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Berga Feilue
Indianapolis
Cnever
Sus
Daarly
Evarthis
Kalakua
Sandwich Islands
THE
Pettigrew
Sharon
Chuma
Desperate Quarrel Ends in Tragic Double Death
In Hamilton Ohio on Friday a man named D Lummiss fatally shot himself after quarreling with the woman he planned to marry next Sunday. The report notes a separate police court session involving Mrs Flint and David Umbataéter over alleged fornication and mentions efforts by private detective Cox in relation to warrants and testimonies.
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Hamilton
the. D. Lummiss
Bin
Denny
Telog
Wright
Giber Weirick
Welick
Mra. Flint
Bound by sorrow a portrait of the cabinet in grief
Washington February 7. President Harrison is worn by the recent afflictions and labor in office. Secretary Tracy and others describe him as warmhearted and supportive, softening the cold image seen by outsiders. Close ties with Secretary Blaine deepen as sorrow binds the administration, with White House mourning and postponed entertainments through Lent.
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Washington
Harrison
Thoee
Tracy
Blaine
White House
Haan
Whites House
Harricors
Mir
Grist
Dionera
Army
Navy
Indianapolis Baseball Club Seeks Season Tickets For 1890
The Indianapolis Baseball Club releases its prospectus for 1890 with hopes high and plans to feature Brooklyn and Cincinnati. Management emphasizes lack of personal gain, aims for self-sustaining enterprise, and seeks expressions of support for season tickets priced 25 dollars for women and children and 45 dollars for men. Tickets available March 15 to April 1 at Charlie Merer’s offices, with final subscriptions due February 24.
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Indianapolis Baseball Club
Indianapolis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
American Association
Atlantic
Pacific
Witho Ul
Charlie Merer
N. Pennsylvania St
Track extension across Vandelia lines begins at O F I W crossing
The new Bell line on Thursday will extend about 12 miles from the O F I W crossing to Brightwood, creating a double track to handle greatly increased traffic. Indiana notes continue cold weather with fair skies. Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity: slightly colder, fair, for the 24 hours ending 8 a m. Feb. 24.
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Bell Line
Vandelia
Brightwood
Indiana
Indianapolis
Washington Wales and Political Pressure Across States
Treasurer Huston plans another visit to Indiana amid no‑fun Friday and no fight. The dynamite body adjourned to Monday. Washington authorities condemn North Dakota’s lottery legalization. Secretary Noble disbars Lee Wilcow from pension bureau practice in Shelby county Indiana. Timer Fanz to testify on Aberdeen Mississippi outrage. Republicans seek political capital. Wanamaker’s Christian influence linked to Sam Randall’s church baptism. Major insurers include John Webber and several named firms.
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Huston
Indiana
Washington
North Dakota
Noble
Lee F. Wilcow
Shelby County
Pension Bureau
Timer Fanz
Aberdeen
Miss
Wanamaker
Sam Randall
Presbyterian Church
Devastating Pennsylvania Storm Roars Through Towns
A fierce winter weather system battered Pittsburg and surrounding areas with snow hail rain and wind causing widespread destruction. Wrecked houses barns damaged churches and toppled roofs amid power and telegraph line failures with ten thousand dollars lost in Uniontown and multiple crews scrambling to repair the storm’s mess.
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Piltsburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Claieville
Burney
Barr
Uniontown
Methodist
Dohn Brown
Pennsylvania Construction Company
James Rush
Gray
Bloomfield
The
Coke Company
Warren Gices
Connellsville
Ihs
Johnstown
World bantamweight title fight ends in draw at club rooms
Feb 4 in Bostox within the champions arc. Geo Dixon and Cal McCarthy battled at frampion artietic club rooms Friday night. The world bantamweight championship bout ended in a draw after 70 rounds.
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Bostox
Geo. Dixon
Cal McCarthy
Frampion Artietic Club Rooms
Martinsville Man Detained After Delusions and Threats
Thursday mourning George Blankenship, a Martinsville resident, arrived with his wife in this city and, after scheduling an affidavit with Dr. W H Fletcher, displayed abstruse behavior and threats of large damage suits. He rode in a hack, assaulted several prominent people, and was admitted to a sanitarium as police were notified. In Losroy Friday a boiler explosion aboard H M S Baronevuta killed two and wounded ten.
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Nestler
Hester-et
George Blankenship
Martinsville
Bates House
W. H. Fletcher
Sunday church services list of area congregations
A fragmented Sunday services schedule lists First Presbyterian with Dr. Haines in the evening, Meridian Methodist with Dr. Cleveland in the morning, and multiple other churches including First Baptist, Central Christian, Seventh Street Methodist, Fourth Presbyterian, Seventh Presbyterian, Mayflower Congregational, New Church Chapel, Plymouth Presbyterian, and Second Presbyterian. Notables include Rev. Evans, Rev. Frost, Pastor McCullock, and S. L. Conde among speakers. topics cover faith, sanctification, marriage, and future punishment.
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First Presbyterian
Haines
Meridian Methodist
Cleveland
First Baptist
Taylor
Wharton
Seventh Presbyterian
Hunter
Mayflower
Evans
New Church
Frost
Plymouth Presbyterian
McCullock
C. S. Warburton
Bryan
Ray
S. L. Conde
Rockford
Second Presbyterian
New Orleans Saengerfest Route Ticket Offer
The C H and D and Queen and Crescent announce a ten dollar round trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans and return with good going February 3 and return up to February 2. Indianapolis Miennerchor urged to use this route. Tickets and sleeping car accommodations at C B D ticket office corner illness street and Kentucky Avenue.
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Queen & Crescent
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Wand Jl
Indianapolis Miennerchor
C. B.D
Kentucky-Ave
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