Inferno At Stanford County Work House Kills 44 Insane Inmates
A fire swept the Stanford county work house insane asylum, 48 inmates trapped as 4 escaped. Firemen unable to enter, keeper Driscoll freed some, others perished. Causes unknown, building 130,535 feet, 20 years old. State board of health to investigate. Victims to be buried soon.
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N. H
Insane Asylum
Stanford County
Amilan
Driscoll
Ioga Sanborn
James Dailey
Rank Gauchame
Dover
William T. Wembley
State Assembly
State Board of Health
Two Negroes Hanged After Dickey Store Fire
In Maanoura Mississippi on February 10 two confessed robbers and arsonists Frank Herrel and Cornelius Felder were hanged by a mob a few hundred yards from the Dickey Amite county crime scene. Five more alleged participants were arrested after their confessions sparked a sheriff's rescue to Liberty jail.
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Maanoura
Miss
Frank Herrel
Cornelius Felder
Wrong name given at inquest causes man trouble
James Lenahan testified at the Fahrbach Bell case coroner's inquest, initially giving the name Renahan to shield himself. He later admitted the false name, explaining he lied to keep reporters from exposing him. Coroner Beck warned of perjury and Lenahan corrected his identity, noting another local blacksmith named Renihan sparked the confusion. The incident drew indignation from Renihan.
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James Lenahan
Fahrbach-Bell
Renshan
Sun
Lenahan
Lierahan
Tur Sun
Beck
Ife
Renahan
Paris reacts to Panama defendants sentences
There is a wave of sympathy for Ferdinand De Lesseps and others in the Panama case. Newspapers call for unconditional pardon and decry the court’s decree as unjust or excessive. M. Henri Cotta and Charles De Lesseps plan appeals. the elder De Lesseps’ health fears linger, and his wife remains prostrated.
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Paris
Panama
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Figaro
France
Journal Des Debats
Suez Canal
la Lauterne
Matin
M. Henri Cotta
Charles de Lesseps
de Lesseps
Gardner's Fatherland opens at Grand with mixed reviews
Amusements review notes Charles Gardner's Fatherland at the Grand Thursday night falls short of a simple native tale, relying on a conventional American villain. Some scenes and the spinning bee please, Tyrolean quartet adds musical value, Gardner dances well though singing lacks. Supporting company and rustic comic absentmindedness dampen the production.
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Charles Gardner
Gardner
Inventor H A Wales to speak at Bates Honge event
Bridgeport Connecticut inventor H A Wales whose device is credited with restoring over half of U S deafness cases in the last two years will attend the Bates honge next Saturday.
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H. A. Wales
Bridgeport, Conn
United States
Bates Honge
Gresham Rumor Roils Indiana Republicans In Dallas Dispatch
A Dallas dispatch quotes rumors that Walter Q. Gresham was offered and considered the secretary of state by President-elect Cleveland. Indiana Republicans denounce his silence as political trickery while praising his past service and predicting regret if he does not address the speculation.
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New York
Dallas
Tex
Springer
Inois
Walter Q. Gresham
Cleveland
Gresham
Indianapolis
Mr. Gresham
Friday
Harrison-Gresham
Republican Machine
Indiana
Judge Kesham
Sensational suit over fraud in Indiana divorce case
In Judge Brown's court, 1891 tale unfolds as James Eubanks, an Illinois man, faces a fraud suit from his wife over funds sent to him while he shared a home with Grace O'Keefe. Eubanks asserts he sold his fruit stand stake to Mrs. O'Keefe and bought into her boarding house, claiming extortion and seduction threats. About $1,900 is involved.
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Grace O’keefe
Indianapolis
Kentucky-see
Eubanks
O’keefes
Doctors Agree To Help Punish Bad Members Of The Profession
Doctors vow to aid the coroner in cases of suspected malpractice amid a spate of strange deaths among women. The coroner believes professional abortionists are at work and aims to convict them with help from the regular medical community. Ada Rogers's death is being investigated as malpractice. A physician treats a young woman from a criminal operation and may record an ante mortem statement if needed. Dyeing and Clening, Smith's dye works, 67 N. Pennsylvania-3.
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Ada Rogers
Beck
McDonald Case Ends Testimony With Beveridge Rebuttal
In Naperville Indiana February 10 the McDonald case nears its close as Albert Beveridge testifies again denying recollection of a contested will matter. J E Franklin and Jessie McDonald testify about letters and attested documents while Frank Lowes presents shorthand book contents. Court adjourns to Monday for further arguments and possible verdict procedures.
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J. . Franklin
Mr. Beveridge
Franklin
Austin
Jessie McDonald
Mrs. McDonald
Miss McDonald
Beveridge
McDonald
J. E. Franklin
Frank Lowes
Tealily
Arthur Hutchins
Winter
Grimke
Mr. Winter
Fishback
Forace
Horace
Lowes
Nowesvitlle
Ind
Teatimoney
Malcolm McDonald
Hutchins
J. M. Butler
Senator McDonald
J. J. Franklin
Biill
Hutching
Harris
Doubly Bereaved Man From Canton Heads Home With Loss
William Garkin of Canton Ohio travels to Rockford Illinois with his wife and baby corpse after the infant dies on the Fort Wayne train near the Illinois state line. The death follows the mother's passing a few days earlier. Weather forecast for Indiana predicts colder temperatures with fair skies tonight and Saturday.
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Chicago
William Garkin
Canton
Ohio
Garkin
Rockford
Fort Wayne
Illinois State Line
CAP LIFE James Jamenson fined for carrying a knife
Charles Yandes jailed as a vagrant. a $600 verdict against Citizens' Street Railroad. Mrs Cale Warren to repair fire damage for about $25. Fifty six other brief items note a crowd on College Ave, a Sons of New York gathering, a land strip dispute, and a court notice.
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James Jamenson
Cach
College Ave
Sons of New York
Denison House
Theodore Myer
Barbara Benz
Charles Yandes
Cabi
Harper's Court
John Baldus
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Four Men Buried In Avalanche Between Quay And Porter
A severe blizzard and avalanche near Denver bury four teamsters under hundreds of tons of snow. Bodies may not be recovered for months as trains stall and rail lines face nationwide blockades. The storm keeps raging across the northwest with bears and deer perishing in deep snows. In New Brunswick the wind hurls rain and ice toward the Miamtan river, threatening property if ice masses break loose.
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Denver
Quay
Porter
Sioux City
Illinois Central Road
Yingines
South Dakota
Northwest
New
Brounsswick
N. J
Miamtan
Court uniting couple in improvised ceremony
Calvin Gray and Tillie Anderson were jailed on adultery charges after a dispute at 211 West Court Street led to Tillie being left out in the cold. The court arranged a quick marriage with license obtained and Dawson as best man and Median as bridesmaid, ending with an official but improvised wedding in the courtroom.
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Dawson
Hedian
Calvin Gray
Tillie Anderson
W. Court-st
Gray
Tillie
O. B. Orton
Cadi
Calvin Ad
Orton
Pogue
Tom Median
Wilson
Ichwab
Tillie Ann Anderson
Fire Ravages Dexter and Clarksville Business Blocks
A major blaze in Dexter Kentucky destroyed the bank building and multiple stores including T Dougherty dry goods, Clen hardware, Garti or jewelry, Dowdy dry goods, bakery, furniture and lumber yard. High winds hampered firefighting. widespread destruction feared. In Clarksville Texas the east side of the square burned, losses quoted around 150000 with partial insurance.
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Dexter
St. Louis
Dic
Dexter Bank
T. Dougherty
T. Clen & Co
Henry Gartior
Dowdy & Son
Cumming’s
Mrs
Clarksville
Tex
Dog Law At Last Sparks Indiana Legislature Debate
The Indiana legislature Friday debated a dog law after weeks of study. The senate discussed committee reports, with one measure on libel by newspapers reported unfavorably and another repealing a feature of the Grobbs libel law recommended for passage. The house opened with routine sessions, granting leaves of absence and considering bills on school books, licensing sleeping fears, and regulating installment sales. A bill for circuit judge salaries and the dog law committee's action dominated the day, while lobbyists pressed against tax cuts and court reorganization proposals.
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Senate
Committee On Judiciary
Kiageec
Kopelke
Wishare
Bonte
Joyeke
Committee On the Affairs of
Indianapolis
RicGregor
Indiana
Hench
Erwin
Sulzer
Farlow
Cullop
Creigmire
Meredith
Barnes
Baugher G
Wook
Haggard
Erhuoe
Colline
Railroad Committee
William H. English
Tndianapolis
Roby
House
Stuart
Escaped the noose The murderer of father and son granted a respite
Cumberland, Iowa, was granted a stay of execution by the governor after a trial for the 1889 Robertson killings. He claimed self defense in shooting James Robertson and his son Joseph, with motive tied to money. The case included a confession found on his shirt and bodies buried on the farm.
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Hantay
Cumberland
James
Joseph Robertson
Jasper Robertson
Harlan
J. K. Cumberland
Rovertsons
Cumberlands
Robertson
Boy’s frequent shoe purchases raise eyebrows at store
A seven year old son of a Meridian Street man visits a Washington Street shoe shop often, tries on many pairs, and leaves with new shoes each visit. His mother learns of the frequent buys and confirms Eddie’s claim that he knew where to get shoes for nothing. The boy’s total bill reached 22.75.
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N. Meridian-st
Washington St
Eddie
Edwia
Attorney Taylor Discusses Broad Ripple Suit Insight
Attorney W A Taylor returned from New York after taking the deposition of W P Stevenson who filed a $10,000 note suit against Broad Ripple company. Taylor said a telegram to Judge Walker led to dismissal and Stevenson claimed to tire of being a tool to the new Citizens' company. He suggested principals would not consent to such use of notes, naming no specifics.
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Taylor
Broad Ripple
W. AL. Taylor
New York
W. P. Stevenson
Broad Ripple Company
Walker
Stevenson
Eulit
Citizens’ Company
Lik Wag
A.donald
McDonald
New Organ Formed For People's Party In Indiana
A stock company has been formed to publish the official organ of the People's Party in northern Indiana. Nelson J. Bozarth, once a Republican politician, will oversee editorial directions of the new publication The People's Champion.
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Valparsiso
Ind
People’s Party
Indiana
Nelson J. Bozarth
People’s Champion
New York Banks Linked to Treasury Gold Shipment Case
Rumors sweep Washington that New York banks aided the treasury department with gold for foreign shipments last week. Foster avoids direct denial while Attorney-general Miller charges against the American Bell Telephone Company seeking patent annulment. Navy secretary approves findings on Chilean Valparaiso award distribution for families of victims from the 1851 attack on Baltimore seamen.
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New York
Treasury Department
Foster
Miller
United States Circuit
American Bell Telephone Company
Secretary of the Navy
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Jealous of Claude in Indiana Democratic Split Explained
The piece outlines a Democratic rift over restoring governor's executive power, sparked by factional caucuses and purposed alliances with Republicans. It cites politicos like Tom Taggart and Captain Frank Wilson, notes Claude Matthews as rising presidential timber, and predicts eight years for his potential nomination or vice presidency.
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Tax Sun
House
Tae Sun
Irvin Robbing
Matthews
Frank Wilson
Tom Taggart
Bean Dolas
Farmer Muatthewa
Indiana
Voorhees
United States Senate
Indianapolis
Sun
Claude Matthews
United States
Brummitt Visited Indianapolis After Election Defeat
After losing the race, J W Brummitt of Valparaiso traveled from Indianapolis to visit Representative George Gregg in the city. The pair described Brummitt as quiet, healthful, and easily amused, noting Gregg offered him glimpses of the “elephant” and a lighthearted tour despite the prior defeat in Porter county.
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Varranarsy
Ind
J. W. Brummitt
Indianapolis
Geo. C. Greigz
Brummitt
Gregg
George Gregg
Valparaiso
Sun
Porter County
Grege
Red murderers seized by Young Man Afraid of His Horses
Secretary Noble received a telegram from Inspector Disney at Pine Ridge stating that Young Man Afraid of His Horses with his people captured two of the murderers of the cowboys slain last Saturday. They were turned over to United States authorities. Theses with Ten Strike were wounded and two were killed in the incident.
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Washington
Noble
Disney
Pine Ridge
United States
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