State Officers Install New Indianapolis Police Board
The governor and state officers moved to appoint a metropolitan police board for Indianapolis. Sterling Holt Robert F. Catterson and William A. Sullivan were chosen. Gilbert Colbert named chief with bond duties and sergeants promoted. Chief Travis marked last moments at the station as changes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Flenderson
Gall
Vench
Sterling R. Holt
Robert F. Catterson
Wmn. A. Sullivan
Indianapolis
Sergt. Dawson
Bob Campbell
Sergt. Quaissey
Mr. Joyell
Bruce
Holt
Mgr. Cattergon
Travis
Taffe
Explosion at Quebec Worsted Plant Kills Eight
A massive blast at the Quebec Worsted Company plant at 10 oclock kills three men and five women. Battery B is deployed to restore order as 800 workers, ready to restart after a three week closure, were dismissed when the boiler feed failed and the explosion occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unebec
O'¢Loes
Battery B
Congress as Lyis and Grosvenor Joke on Democrats
Washington dispatch reports the House debating the legislative appropriation bill while Gen. Grosvenor jokes about Cleve land's free silver letter read in New York. Amusement among Republicans contrasts with Democrats’ discomfort as the district bill and pier light issues advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cleveland
New York
Grosvenor
Senate
Atnapee
Wis
District of Columbia
Woman frozen in ice found alive in Maine pond
In Acosty Maine a boy discovered a woman trapped in a freezing pond with only her head and one arm above water. Mrs Ann Knight, daughter of Malcolm Atchin sen of this city, was removed to a house unconscious from a sprained ankle and probable fainting. She may not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aocstasy
Ann Knight
Malcolm Atchinson
Cleveland and Hayes Kissed and Made Up Not Real
Reports say ex President Cleveland and Gov. Hobart did not reconcile. They met at Col Brown dinner and exchanged courtesies, but no heartfelt esteem. Factional feud between their camps grows warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoas
Cleveland
Col
Brown
City News Warns of Local Crime and Civic News
Nelson Reynolds fined in federal court for selling tobacco without a license. Several local figures face alleged theft and disorder, including a six-bushel wheat theft from Blanton-Watson mills. An art exhibit opens at Propylreum featuring wood carving and works by Clara Kelloge. City debates charter amendments on street obstruction and drug-store licensing. An insane patient arrives at the asylum in a boxed transport, deemed cruel by some. Street car track settlement and sprinkling cost concerns dominate public notes. Marriages births and deaths counted. clerk notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Reynolds
Costa
Gresh
Academy
New York
Alabama-sts
State House
Manson
Geo. Romans
Thos, Conley
Morris Joyce
Win. Stranter
Harry Helfrick
Chas
Hornberger
Blanton-Watson Mills
Bailey
Insane Asylum
Jennings County
William Jill
Norman Shelby
John Clark
Florida
Clark
Shelby
Fletcher and
Ditlonsts
Thos. Colbert
Sergi
Joyce
Bruce
Shafer A
Shafer
College-aye
Fort Wayne-aye
N. New Jersey
Birtus
Jerry
Virginia Thomas
Joseph
Vlora Strauch
Lizzie Brash
Henry
Mina Mauther
Park
Rosa Meo
Francis Spreeser
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dawi Sullivan
Dillon St
Johann Taylor
Lafayette St
Carrie, Leachman
Chester St
Gover M. Matson
Emma R. Birt
George C. Harcourt
Samantha Russell
Willis Webb Pattison
Morente Lockwood
Jersey Milk Court Proclaims Pure Jersey Dairy
A local dairy promotes its pure Jersey milk as the leading and sole Jersey herd in the city. The firm touts its Tangiewood herd as the standard for quality, offering convenient delivery and elevated dairy products to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Hotting
TyGny
Call to abolish the board of children guardians debated
The article argues to repeal the act creating the board of children’s guardians claiming it is unnecessary and costly. It cites cases of alleged abuse and law violations while detailing alleged excessive fees and misuses, and notes a habeas corpus bid over a held child. It also reports horse racing group formation and political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Children’s Guardians
Bernhamer
Circuit Court
House of Refuge
Reform School For Women
Florency Reisner
the Good Shepherd
Plymouth
United States
Sherif
Supreme Court
Fresh Foreign Facts and Political Sparks
Brief notes report Alexander of Servia gravely ill and Parnell resisting Gladstone’s dictates. Bulgarian premier Stambuloff to expel nihilists. A Commons bill allows marriage to a wife’s sister. Lincoln and Salisbury discuss Behring Sea. Bradlaugh’s daughter inherits his substantial estate. A French banker Mace swindled 6,000 priests with public funds. Dental ads promise new partial sets and careful child dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Servia
Parnell
Gladstone
Bulgaria
Stambuloff
House of Commons
London
Lincoln
Lord Salisbury
Charles Bradlaugh
Victor Mace
Gas Explosion Destroys West Lafayette Double House
In Lafayette Indiana on February 12 a natural gas blast at Salisbury and Columbia streets wrecked a large double house. James Jenners, Ruth Jenners, Mary Jenners and others were severely burned or injured in the blaze and debris fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Salisbury and
Columbia-sts
West Tafarette
James Jenners
Wil
Ruth Jenners
Mary Jenners
Aring
Yom Northcut
Levi Vrown
Disastrous Mercantile Block Fire Destroys Aurora Building
A major blaze swept through the Mercantile block in Aurora on Thursday morning, destroying the structure with contents valued at about 100000. The site, one of the city’s finest built recently at roughly 70000, housed Balmoral restaurant the Fair Pratt’s photograph gallery and many offices. Insurance covered 25000 held by Northwestern Insurance of Milwaukee. Owners are BR H Cooper Dell Riddle and Clint Tremain. Curiously none of the insurers carried any coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora, OL
Aurora
Pratt
Northwestern Insurance Co
Milwaukee
BR. H. Cooper
Iendota
Dell Riddle
Clint Tremain
In Hands of the Law as Police Debate Moves On
Page notices a police matron bill debate with quotes on women’s rights and eligibility for matron and turnkey roles. It also reports on police commissioner appointments, Holt’s status, and Gall’s stance. Other items note Sarah Bernhardt’s dog interruption, Monon rail sale talk, Harrison’s southern tour, and weather updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
The Sassy Senators in Indiana Assembly Seance Over Fee and Salary Bill
The article describes a lively session with charges against the street car bill, moves to reconsider, and attacks on a journal. It details debates on salaries for state officials including the state librarian and deputy auditor, plus reactions to the fee and salary bill and political maneuvering in the Indiana House and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Johnson
Hobson
Senate
Danville
Hendricks County
Hurlson
Burke
Pleasants
Hudson
Avery
Crete
Henry Johnson
Marion
Committee On Rights and Privileges
Peace and Harmony
House
Beasley
Trimble
Economy
Tucker
Mulky
Troy
Smith
Owen
de Bil
Ban Shields
Rushville
Maud Mason
Dan
Criminal Court
Lake County
Nearer and Nearer Gen Sherman Drifts to Unknown Shore
A chaotic bulletin trail from New York reports Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s rapid decline. Clergy, family, and physicians issued conflicting updates as the general's condition worsened from noon to evening February 12, with officials noting no real improvement and questions raised about competing accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At4dia
New York
Marco
President
Harrison
Executive Mansion
P. J. Sherman
T. Sherman
Janeway
Alexander
Gen. Sherman
Sherman
Dr. Reader
Gee Av. W. Sweeney
Minstrels show tires audience at Grand as sales rise for Texas steer
The Primrose and West minstrels at the Grand Wednesday evening draw a large crowd but receive poor marks for repetition and weak wit. Deckstader’s gags fall flat while audience laughter wanes. Advance sales for Hoyt’s Texas steer are rumored strong. The Park hosts Fantasma and Lilly Barlow’s rising story is noted. An auction sale of unsold lots in Fenner’s Highland-house addition is announced for February 12 to 14 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose & West
Minstrels
Deckstader
Hoyt’s
Casing Opera Company
Jonathan
Wilbur Opera Company
the Park
Hanlona
Fenneman
Aighland-house
Palmer and
Unton Sts
Madisonave
S. Meridianest
Goulds mammoth railroad scheme aims for national control
New York February reports that Jay Gould plans a transcontinental system with options on the Baltimore and Ohio and control of southern roads. Brice and Thomas lead operations, Inman builds the central link via the Ohio river, connecting Chicago to Cincinnati and Louisville and giving Baltimore and Ohio access to western New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gould
Ocean
United States
Inman
Brice
Thomas
Ohio River
Aimiell
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Richmond Terminal
Filthy Station House Sparks War of Words
A police matron complains the women's ward is filthy while Shafer the station porter laughs at the claim. A female prisoner creates a ruckus, beds tossed, dishes smashed, and the room left unswept as the feud turns sharp and personal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Han Tory
Pye
Burglar James Hads Sentenced After Plea Change
After arraignment and a plea of not guilty, burglar James Hads changed his mind and confessed. Judge Cox ordered Hads to serve six years in prison and remain jailed until his wife could bid him goodbye before heading north to begin his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hads
Bob Bammet
Cox
Vlow Eads
Cincinnati
Stripes
Features of Sporting Life and Local Notes
A jumble of sports and entertainment notes: fights at Parkerson Hall in Detroit and Sidney Nova Scotia, walking actress Zoe Gayton aiming 601 miles to walk by March 25, plus a back-pay suit totaling 2700 dollars. Also mentions Tomlinson hall firings, a planned bout between Slusher and Hale, and betting on horses Sunol trials. The New York World lists giants’ salaries at 53000, while Chicago and Toledo Chicago Post rivalry flares and city prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Puller
Tus
Wilcon
Delawaresis
Comiskey
McGinn
Tomlinson Hall
Joe Goddard
Australia
Joel Choyski
San Francisco
Sidney
N.S. W
Goddard
Charles Slusher
Muldoon- Kilrain
Herbert Hale
Wither City
Chicago
Toledo
Chicago Post
Sould Tadiavaposlis
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MR. Travis
Illigant
MR. Colbert
Horey
Angger
vUfficind
Boutis
Congress
Lyis
Gen. Grosvenor
Thanuktal
Ottawa
Ont
Russell & Seybred
Russell
Assay Office
John Corcoran
Dubuque, Jr
John Mahony
Dommie Monnetty Findlay
J. J. McClintock
Mahanoy ‘City
Maggie Boyce
Tillie Cragg
John Yount
Bell
Cleveland and
Clyyy Lisein
Lts
Iand
Indiana Horse Breeders’ Association
C. EB. Wright
Bruce Carr
KE. J. Robinson
H. F. Woods
Terre Haute
Woods
Col. Forsythe
J. W. Forsythe
Miles
Wounded Knee
Wounded
Palmer
Springfield
Til
Sovura
Stam- Dhuloff
Brack
Voukstonn
Dillon
Brien
Bologne
Board of Police Commissioners
Catterson and Sullivan
Colbert
Jarle
Sarah Bernhardt
Garden Theater
Sarah
la Tosca
Sarat
Monon
Cutcage
Hughes
The
Lake Hrie & Western
Wanamaker
Grover
Spll
Claveland
Milehust
Longnecker
George J. Gibson
Whisky Trust
John Hroneck
Matthew A. Taylor
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Grarp
Texas
Englisuu’s—Stanley
Parx
Blackthorn
Sun
Lilly Barlow
Milt Barlow
Rochester
Lilly
Barlow
Marie van Zandt
St. Petersburg
Jay
Sporting Life
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