WHEELS AND RIDERS SHAPE SPRING CYCLING SCENE
State figures Lew Keck and Tom Hay advance bike interests for H T Haarsay and his firm while W E Marion travels east for Indiana concerns. Local dealers report rising cycle demand as spring nears and out of town wheelmen visit the city. Indianapolis plans strong track representation with Slay Minor Fisher Hunter Cameron Roll and others in field events. Schrader of Whitley aims to curb wheel rights but cyclists oppose this. Zigzag club elects officers under Australian voting. Reds win with Hicks Carter Sweet Day Fisher Ends Kurta May Newby Ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Keck
H. T. Haarsay
Tom Hay
W. E. Marion
Indiana Company
I. H. Tuttle
Buffalo
David J. Post
Hartford
I. ¥. Door
Chicago
W. E. Wilcox
Freeport
Indianapolis
Tom Slay
Gene Minor
Carl Fisher
Ellis Hunter
Carl Cameron
Ed Roll
Tis Lowe
3Lurman
Lumsden and Munger
Chicago Club
Schrader
Whitley County
Supreme Court
Ohio
Reds
W. E. Hicks
O. L.carter
I.E. Sweet
Frank Day
Dell Allison
Frank Garandt
Chas
Kurta
Tom May
A. C. Newby
EU. Ends
Cadi Refuses Stingy Justice as Haley Faces Vagrancy
John King of Boston stood before the cadi in police court charged with vagrancy. The cadi ridiculed his plea and sentenced two others to 60 days in the workhouse. Frank Haley, accused of lying about laying for Herman Maney, faced escalating fines ending with $400 posted as he was sent to the coop after a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
John King
Boston
Cadi
Frank Haley
Herman Maney
Caci
Fatal Misfire in Anderson Hotel Firefight
In Anderson Indiana Haday Ryan a hotel worker shot Miss Mary Bareman by mistake believing her rival Miss Jennis Ryan would appear at breakfast. The bullet struck near the heart and Miss Bareman was mortally wounded though not life threateningly. Ryan fled and remains at large. Miss Garoman survives but is not expected to recover.
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Anderson
Ind
Haday Ryan
Flahaven
Jennis Ryan
Mary Bareman
Ryan
Miss Ryan
A Rap on the Bank Amid Harmony Society Action
Pirrspure February 11 The Harmony society moves toward appointing a receiver triggering a bank run at Economy Bank. Depositors rushed to withdraw funds while bank staff continued to meet demands. Confidence waned by noon but officers pledged full payment capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Society
Economy Bank
Lehr Promoted to Big Four Agent at Peoria
John G. Lehr, chief clerk in the Big Four freight offices, is promoted to Big Four agent at Peoria after courteous treatment of board members. They hosted a Saturday gathering, presenting him a gold watch. Calvin Kedd, a Floyd county resident, stole a setting hen and received a one year penitentiary sentence. Governor Matthews commuted a sentence to one year in the reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedd
Calvin Kedd
Floyd County
Matthews
Missing children Nathan and Willie Gwen sought by police
City brief lists Nathan and his sister Willie Gwen aged six and four missing from 131 Columbia avenue. Other items note a Friday art association meeting to amend the constitution, a new museum fund class at ten dollars per capita, and local Masons and church and school happenings with various speakers. A diphtheria rise and scarlet fever cases are reported alongside indictments and civil suits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Willie Gwen
Columbia-ave
A. N. Altehcock
Chicago
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Majs
Mexico
J. Riley Weaver
DePauw University
Meridian St. Church
Nicholas Dugan
Baltimore
Bricklayers
W. H. Messenger
Justice Johnston
Volney Malott
Malott
Delaware St
Indignation Over Sentinel Policy Sparks Democratic Plot Rumors
A committee of circuit judges reportedly visited the Sentinel seeking reasons for its stand on the Chenl court issue and hints of a new Democratic organ to supersede the paper. Benjamin Eaton, Sentinel managing editor, defended the paper’s policy on circuit salaries and nonpartisan decisions, denying plans for a rival organ and saying the newspaper will continue daily publication on W Market Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Chenl Court
Morss
Ti Sun
The
Sun
Benjamin Eaton
Jay
Mgr. Eaton
the Sentinel
Court Cases Highlight Local Divorces and Custody Decisions
Testimony in Judge Bartholomew's court covers Cupid knocked and a wife seeking divorce from Charles Childs, a sleeping car porter, after ten years of marriage in Kentucky and Indianapolis. Cases include Parry Wallace, Clara, Elizabeth Linsley, and Elizabeth McCarty, with divorces granted and custody awarded. Mary Blankenship, Tillie Smith, Earnest Slasseld, Mary Negley, and Jennie McCrain also receive divorces, with notes on alimony, custody, and name restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idith Childs
George
Mrs. Childs
Earnest Slasseld
Dorthea
Mary I. Negley
Mary
Jennie McCrain
Thomas
Indiana Weather Forecast for Feb 12 1893
Forecasts for Indiana cover the 36 hours ending Sunday evening February 12, 1893. Weather conditions are pair and temperature nearly stationary with no significant changes expected across the state. Continuous monitoring advised for any minor fluctuations in wind and precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hold Your Wheat scheme linked to Pillsbury and a Prussian
A Minneapolis dispatch claims Charles A. Pillsbury and Hugo Mattullath masterminded the Farmers’ alliance “hold your wheat” circular. The plan aimed to retard new wheat delivery to raise prices, with Mattullath to receive dividends. Pillsbury allegedly financed and pushed the scheme, while Mattullath drafted anti option language later cited as his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
the Herald Saturday
Minneapolis
Charlies A. Pillsbury
Ilugo Mattullath
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
St. Paul
Pillsbury
Mattallath
Mattullath
Duluth
Mattulath
H. W. Ayres
Polk
Chicago Herald
Gensamon & Murphy
New York
Murphy
Br. Murphy
Cicero Gas Well Bubbles Into Boom Town Scene
In Cicero Indiana a new gas well erupts as a gusher. Attempts to pipe the well failed as casings blew out, then gas was brought under control after further effort. The roar was heard for miles and residents celebrate the boom alongside a near completed glass works and plans for 50 new houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonlesvilne
Ind
Cicero
Here
He Defends Gresham
Regent Merzoer of Indianapolis argues Judge Gresham should become secretary of state under Cleveland. He cites Republican critics as cowardly and insists Gresham’s integrity and duty warrant public service, urging support for the judge regardless of opposition. Feb. 10, 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor
Tim Sun
Llately
Gresham
Cleveland
Chapeien
Harrison
Otheraazsin
Jodza Grashan
Wall
Merzoer
Indianapolis
Poison in the Soup Motivates Poison Plot in New Jersey
Katie Horlacher sought greater liberty from her strict guardian by dosing the family with two poisons in coffee and soup. She confessed after her uncle John Horlacher reported sickness believed linked to tainted meals. Harriet Ritter aided her, intending to share the grandmother's fortune when all died. The grandmother and one child are seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camnern
N. J
Katie Horlacher
John Horlacher
Klontgomery-ave
Horlacher
Katie
Harriet Ritter
Torlacher
Pretty Woman Smokes On Street Wears Smoke Shield
Friday morning a young woman walked along Ilingis street toward the state house. Bystanders mistook a brown lead pencil for a tobacco cigarette as visible breath formed "smoke" in the cold air, prompting astonished remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates House
Ilingis St
Constantinople
Cairo
Indianapolis
Market St
State House
Hawaiians Happy They Think Annexation Near
In Wasuieron Feb 11 the Hawaiian provision al government commissioners met President Harrison. They were jubilant believing the audience signaled virtual recognition of their claims by the United States. The reception was private as Secretary Jostor spoke for the state department and Thurstop spoke for the commissioners. A letter from Gen Armstrong urged annexation due to alleged corruption under the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuieron
Provisional Government
Harrison
J °Oster
Department of State
Thurstop
United States
8. C. Armstrong
Hampton, Va
Hawaiian Islands
The Ohio on a Rampage
Crvcrynatr reports the Ohio river at the river point rose to 45 feet Saturday morning and continues to climb about two inches per hour as flood conditions worsen and threaten nearby towns and farms along the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Crvcrynatr
Senate Debates Auto Couplers and Pinkertonism Policy
The senate discussed a bill on automatic couplers for railroads. The committee on Pinkertonism reported against employing detectives in employer employee conflicts. New York bankers may not get approval for swapping 50 million dollars in gold coin for treasury notes. January 1893 returns show more horses mules and sheep but stable dairy cattle counts. House action on navigational aids was reconsidered. senate amendments were struck out. Wanted safe repairing keys A Schif Alog expert 3 Virginia ave.
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Senate
William H. Muglish
Indianapolis
Reby
House
Stuart
Wishard
Mc3iullen
Committee On Prison South
Loveland
Bingham
Lux
Patten
Foghorn Kelley criticizes legislature and aids adjournment
The world renowned Foghorn Kelley visits town and mocks the lazy legislature. He urges adjournment and laments delays while the Senate tackles ballots, street railways, and a contested prison inquiry. Strong local figures like Cullop push for governor appointive power, risking an extra session.
Plipy The Mules Save A Hard Time On Frenzel’s Pane
Readers note poor streetcar service. The Mule company faces shipper critique as horseshoe and wheel mules show injuries from rough operation. Drivers grow tired while guiding mules under stressed conditions on Clifford avenue and other lines. Passengers sometimes exit after paying to ease load and avoid car impact. Blacksmith shops sit idle as mules stay smooth shod amid neglected tracks and a snowy, derailed line on a South side route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenzel
Lawnet
Clifford-ave
Anarchists Convicted In Varney Steel Case
Adam West a Baker Randolph printer's employee was injured by a revolving shaft while replacing a belt Saturday. Dr Cominger called the injuries dangerous. Bauer and Nold were found guilty as accessories to the attempted killing of H G Prick of Varney steel. Seven years for the crime plus two more for conspiracy were imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam West
Baker & Randolph
Cominger
West and
Prattsts
Pirrspure
Tenry Bauer
Carl Nold
H. GC
Prick
Varnevie Steel Company
Bauer
Constable cowhided by woman in Wasmineroy incident
In Wasmineroy Indiana on Main Street Friday evening Constable John Prater was cowhided by Mrs Nancy J Prickett who says the officer urged her husband to seek a divorce. The event occurred as Prater confronted the couple about domestic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmineroy
Ind
John Prater
Nancy J. Prickett
Prater
Pomeranian Disaster Returns After Terrific Hurricane
Losnox February 11 Allan liner Pomeranian sailing from Glasgow to New York returned after part of her crew and several passengers were lost in a hurricane. The ship 1150 miles out lost decks the bridge and boats. Captain Daisiel died after being picked up. Mates John Cook and John Hamilton drowned along with other crew and passengers from Scotland Ireland and England. Survivors were exhausted by the ordeal.
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Losnox
Glassow
New York
Chart House
Bridge
Dalzisl
John Cook
John Hamilton
Scotland
James
Lillian Gideon
Dalkeith
June Caffery
Londonderry
John Stuart
Glasgow
Peter Forbes
Dundee
James P. Richard
Fred Westbury
Peter McLean
William Urquhart
Oficer
Daisiel
Srench
Doctors to Aid Coroner in Punishing Abortionists
Reports indicate several sudden deaths of women traced to abortion practices. City doctors vow to assist the coroner, targeting alleged abortionists amid ongoing investigations. A case involving Ada Rogers is being examined for possible malpractice. A prominent physician treats another patient amid pretrial secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Rogers
Beck
Sunday Church Services Listed by Parishes and Ministers
A newspaper block lists Sunday morning and evening services for multiple churches. Rev W J Taylor at First Baptist. Rev H A Cleveland at Meridian Street M E. Rev J A Mil burn at Second Presbyterian. Rev T A Buechtel at Centralave M E. Rev J A fondthaler at Tabernacle Presbyterian. Rev W K Ar bill at Central Christian with no evening service. Rev & D Daniels at New Church Chapel. Dewhurst at Plymouth Congregational with evening subject Prayer and law. Rev M Jh Haines at First Presbyterian with evening topic Isaac and Rebecca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
W. J. Taylor
Meridian St. M. E
H. A. Cleveland
Second Presbyterian
J.A. Milburn
Centralave
M. E
T. A. Buechtel
Tabernacle Presbyterian
J. A. Fondthaler
Central
Christian
W.K. Arbill
New Church Chapel
D. Daniels
Plymouth Congregational
Dewhurst
First Presbyterian
M. Jh. Haines
Isaac
Rebecca
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Harris
Wnoslesviluee
McDonald Will
Tolman
Mr. Tolman
Joseph E. McDonald
John P. Frenzel
Maj. Shaw
Addison C. Harris
Shaw
Mr. Harris
Pittspuua
Harmonist Society At
Economy
Beaver
Duss
Leiber
News ON Wheels
City Life
Arer
Hiditor Eaton
Mattex
Cupid
Ovy
Farmers’ Alliance Men
Cickho
Washington
Virginla-ave
Kelley
Foghorn Kelley
Foghorn
Speaker
Ader
Collins
Lmpire Curtis
Dailey
Haggard
Tippecanoe
Cullop
State Board of Agriculture
Teal
Erwin
Mpire
Seller
Mongay
Legislative Gossip
Harmon
Marion
Johnson
Justices of the Peace
Thaglish’s
Vincennes
the Sun
Nouse
Plipy
Sera
Drowass
Jfffersonville
Sweeney
Shryvicis
Smith
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