Indiana Senate Street Car Bill Sparks Feud and Revisions
A chaotic session in the Indiana legislature unfolds over the street car bill with Senate leaders clashing with the House. Hudson and other figures clash as the chamber revisits messages and recalls. Senators Grose and Varyan map desk positions while reporters and lobbyists push for or against provisions. The fee and salary bill advances slowly amid partisan maneuvering and broad lobbying.
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Senate
House
Hudson
Burke
Marder
Indiana
Board of Agriculture
Chase
Lucas
House of
Senator Varyan
Senator Grose
Mr. Xarsan
Samwor Grose
Thompson
Marion
Henry A. Jolson
Henry
Brown
Morgan
Smith
Owen
Mr. Beasley
Kelley
Kelleher
Troy
Capt
Curtis
Mr. McCullough
Stone
Randolph
Sues Saloon Keepers Over Death by Minor
Mrs. Robertson of Westville sues six saloon keepers for 12000 dollars, alleging liquor sales to a minor led to his despondent suicide. The case, filed February 13 in HaPexto, LaPorts, draws strong interest as the first of its kind in northern Indiana.
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haPexto
LaPorts
Robertson
Westville
Young
Indiana
Admiral Porter dies a famed naval hero of America
Admiral David G. Porter longtime U S Navy officer dies Friday morning in Chester Pennsylvania born 1809 he served in the Mexican War the Civil War and later commanded the Mississippi squadron He helped Farragut in the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St Philip and captured Fort Fisher He wrote naval histories and contributed to literature in later years
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David Dixon Porter
Chester
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
West Indies
Sohn
Adame
U.S. Navy
Mediterranean
New Orleans
Leutenant
Charter Bill Mired by Manipulators Sparking Commercial Club Meeting
A Citizens' committee of the Commercial Club met to oppose amendments to a proposed city charter. They warned of political manipulation for personal gain, urged action to thwart the chopped-up charter bill, and planned a joint meeting with the Board of Trade to press legislators.
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Commercial Club
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Public Works
Tanner
Board of Trade
Lilly
Indiana Weather Notes for February 11 1881
Local forecasts indicate cooler conditions with fair skies for Indianapolis and nearby areas. The 24 hour outlook through eight this morning calls for colder air and continued fair weather in the region.
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Iidiana
Indianapolis
Meinlly
Berlin Dinner With French Embassy Recorded
Emperor William dined with the French embassy in Berlin on Thursday while Germany’s medical men report a term for a lymph as tubercutine. Anti-Parnellite MPs gathered in London as the Parnell issue was renewed. A cave in Skye reportedly yielded treasure including 17 oriental silver ingots believed minted in early caliphate times.
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Germany
Nock
William
Berlin
House of Commons
London
Parnell
Skye
Scotland
Explosive Plant Disaster At Elkhart Kills And Injures
A pulp and strawboard plant in Elkhart exploded late Thursday night after alleged chemical mixing caused an explosive force. Schuyler Neswanden aged 85 was blown 360 feet apart. George Hicksman crushed. foreman Fleming and assistant Wilson badly hurt. Workers dismantled by blast, Muzzy starch mills nearby ruined. Labor leader Samuel Gompers spoke in Tomlinson hall addressing labor and suffrage, urging fair treatment of workers.
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Gosntes
Ind
Will
Elkhart
Uttery
Schuyler Neswanden
George Hicksman
Foreman Fleming
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tomlinson Hall
Mgr. Gompers
Saloons Open to View Clear Interiors
Lebanon End February 11. Saloons must remove all screens obstructing the view into interior business rooms when closed, under a city council ordinance adopted Thursday night.
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Lebanon
Fines, arrests, and society notes in city court
Federal court fined Nelson Reynolda for selling tobacco without a license. Ida Porter pursued separation but remained with no residence changes. Lincoln league met at YMCA to elect W. J. Taylor and Otto Gresham as officers. Banquet honored John Lawrie as he departs for Europe. George Rhodius released after shooting charges. Pettibone division of K of P began with 53 members in Wolfshall. Railroad men discussed legislation with KE Debs and Col. J. B. Maynard. Lavina Eyans sues husband for desertion. squire to decide. Numerous birth, marriage, and death notices listed for local families.
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Nelson Reynolda
Ida Porter
E. Pearkst
Andrews
Lincoln League
YM. C. A. Ball
W. J. Taylor
Tndianapolis
Otto Gresham
Taylor
John Lawrie
New York
Lawrie
Europe
Geo. Rhodius
English
Opera House
Polices Court
Marning
Bert Dasher
C. W. Fairbanks
Parkage
Judge Forkner
New Castle
Stanton J. Peele
R. B. F. Pierce
Pettibone
Wolfshall
West Indianapolis
Carnahan
Chas. J. Many
Masonic Hall
KE. V. Debs
Terre Haute
Col. J. B. Maynard
Lavina Eyans
Gibson Eyans
Justice Smock
Justice- Smock
Cady
Orton
Evans Shoul
Squire
Henry
Annie
Bert
Wilhelm and
Caroline Heckman
Hant
Eliza Schell
John and
Hattie Weindel
Adfie Sullivan
Josie O’brien
Henry and
Mary Wisechmyer
Gertrude ‘Loneyel
A. and
G. Simms
Geo
Mary Hinton
Edward
Emma Blumes
Mary Rampton
Dmaras
Degener
Carlos-st
O’brien
I. North-st
Frederick Griffith
W. Tidianapolis
Chas. Morrison
Columbia-st
Pneumonia
Mazarracas
Louis Rappaport
Stella Annie Shultz
Cleveland Letter Sparks Bipartisan Debate On 1890s Politics
Washington reports show three senators from both parties view Grover Cleveland as still viable despite his anti free coinage letter. The talks indicate Democrats might rally around him, while other regions warn that shelving him would dim party prospects. Separate dispatches discuss Gen Sherman’s fragile condition and mixed recovery signs as illness progresses through February.
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Washington
Grover’ Cleveland
Mentary
Cleveland
Duexver
Topeka
Democratic Party
New York
West
Northwest
Colorado
Otter Edson fires four shots at fleeing suspect
Police officer Edson chased a wanted man near E Ohio and New Jersey streets but the sprinter escaped after Edson fired four shots that all missed. The pursuer then fell, allowing the suspect to flee.दो
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Otter Edson
E.ohio
New Jersey Sts
Edson
Jie-Sayy
Ajsray
Mandelbaum and Sons In Debt As Pacific Visit Looms
Mandelbaum and Sons liquor dealers in San Francisco owe $2000. President Harrison and his cabinet plan a Pacific coast tour after congress adjourns. A Washington coffin plate sold in Chicago for $80 on Thursday. Steven Hovanee of Mount Pleasant Pa killed Andy Rounda with a pick Friday. Three gamblers Swan Barer and Sheerin were shot in a Butte saloon Thursday. Fyserjn will die.
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Mandelbaum & Sons
San Francisco
Harrison
Cabinet
Pacific Coast
Congress
Washington
Coffa
Chicago
Steven Hovanee
Mount Pleasant
Andy ¢Rounda
Swan, Barer
Sheerin
Butte
Mont
Fyserjn Wil
Jay Gould Feared Critical as Pneumonia Threat Looms
Private advices report Jay Gould in poor condition with pneumonia risk after illness. Sidney Dillon notes danger while Gould hurries to New York by special car. friends worried about his health and status.
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Chasixston
Jay Goukl
Sid
Ney Dillon
Gould
Mr. Gould
New York
Loan Associations to Battle Legislation At Local Meeting
About 20 organizations met Tuesday evening at C, H. and D? offices to oppose the McCloskey loan association bill and Senator Howard’s tax bill. A temporary group was formed led by W. H. Stringer and Howard Kembald, with petitions to kill the measures. Some 20,000 county members are expected to sign, as a permanent body plans to organize next Tuesday at Gen. J. R. Carnahan’s office on Pennsylvania.
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McCloskey House
Howard
McCloskey
Meetiag
W. H. Stringer
Howard Kembald
J. R. Carnahan
Pennsylvania
Jack the Ripper Victim Found in Cham bert locality
Early Friday morning the body of a young woman was found in a secluded Cham bert area. The head was severed and the body gashed, creating a ghastly scene. Police name the killer Jack the Ripper among suspected murderers.
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Lospex
Mearniss
Chamberi St
Jack
Ripper
Elopements and Custody Battles Spark Rural Gossip
From Good Ground Long Island Edith Hubbard and boarder Christopher Halseman likely eloped after disapproved romance. Miss Martin wins custody of Violet Nevin amid a Catholic Protestant guardianship dispute. Wisconsin couple F C McDonald and Mamie Melvoy wed after parental objections. Washington debate over copyright law stirs House with Butterworth and Cannon clashing on civil service.
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New York
Edith Hubbard
Christopher Halseman
Long Island
Loxvon
Miss Martin
Violet Nevin
Europe
America
Miss Martino
Connolly
San Francisco
Martin
Washington
House
Butterworth
Ohio
Cannon
Lexington horse sale drives strong bids
The Lexington sale opens with good prices as bidders push for top stock. Plans shift for the McCarthy-Dixon bout to Jersey City on February 20 with Maher the Irish challenger targeting Smith for the English title. A Lexington offer of 12 000 dollars to breed Maudt to Aco lyte is reported while Coxey foal rights are discussed. Western ball officials meet in Chicago to align on circuit matters.
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Lexington
Jersey City
Maher
Jen Smith
Jd.s. Casey
Bonner
Maudt
Chief Colbert Seizes Command in Police Board Showdown
The story recounts Thursday night turmoil as Chief Colbert asserts control with the police board present, Travis faces dismissal options, and roll calls proceed Friday amid reshuffled ranks. It notes reforms, retirements, and a tense station house atmosphere shaped by the new leadership and a concerned widow Shafer.
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Travis
Thos
Colbert
Campbell
Sergi
Holt
Seret
Lowe
Bruce
Josee
Shater
Dawson
Bob Campbell
Conklin
Joyce
SUN
Snyder
Board of Police Commissioner
Will
Holderes
Shafer
Station House
Patroluian Travis
Anforn
Louis Travis
Youngs
Fravis Drews
Local Notices and Oddities From Shelbyville to Elkhart
Reports list Shelbyville seeking an opera house and a chicken pox outbreak in La Porte county. Kendallville grows over 100 acres of celery while the Costins lose a new home near Martingville to fire. Cleveland township in Elkhart lacks officials and never had a constable or justice. A gas company abandons Chicago plans and shifts to Kokomo to fuel state manufacture. Vincennes hosts frequent church meetings and a revival attracts many first-time attendees including African Americans.
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Shelbyville
la Porte
Kendallville
Costin
Martingyville
Cleveland Township
Elkhart County
Chicago
Kokomo
Vincennes
Teeth With Out Plates At Brown's Dental Parlor Advert
An ad touts new partial teeth sets and general dental fillings at Brown's Dental Parlors. The notice promises comfortable wear and attentive care for children, inviting patrons to Canal Street location for examinations and services.
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Brown's
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