ISAAC P. GRAY DIES OF DOUBLE PNEUMONIA IN MEXICO CITY
Isaac P. Gray died in Mexico City's American hospital after being found unconscious in a sleeping car near the city. He had been traveling from Indianapolis to assume duties as U S minister and died at 7 05 p m from double pneumonia. Born in 1828 near Chester County Pennsylvania Gray held law practice in Indiana and held multiple political posts including state senator and lieutenant governor. His son Pierre Gray said burial plans were undecided as the body would be returned to Indianapolis for funeral arrangements.
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Union City
Fourth Indiana Cavalry
147Th Regiment
Congress
George W. Julian
At. Thomas
West Indies
Grant
State Senate
Horace Greely
Gen. Grant
Indiana
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Cleveland
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Marion County
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Fort Wayne
Senate Committee On Benevolent Institutions
Central Insane Hospital
Parkers
Rusie’s Stand Over Giants Salary Demands
Amos Rusie refused to join the New York Giants without a $3,500 salary plus $250 back pay. Manager Davis pressed him in Indianapolis, but Rusie defends his figures and says he will not report to Jacksonville without the higher pay. He contrasts Meekin’s pay and questions club fairness.
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New York
Indianapolis
Amos Rusie
Grand Hotel
George Tracy
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New York Ball Club
Amos
Wolcottst
Rosie
Meekin
Cincinnati
John T. Brush
Brush
Broadway
South
Jacksonville
Grand jury indicts Morton and Quigg over overtime work
Brooklyn on February 15 reports a grand jury has indicted President Morton and Superintendent Quigg of the Atlantic-are trolley lines for violating labor laws by compelling workers to toil overtime.
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Morton
Supt
Quigg
Amusements at Park feature Romani and Liliputians
Fabio Romani drew large crowds at the Park with an emotional spectacle and striking Vestrivius eruption. Englishs presented Humpty Dumpty up to date by the Liliputians with vivid scenic effects and colorful lighting. Naleb the nine foot giant performed to emphasize audience size as the run closes Saturday with a matinee.
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Vestrvius
Indianapolis
de Wolf Hopper
Bowery
Naleb
Laxative ad touts low prices at Elder’s store
An old newspaper fragment advertises Lemon Tonle Laxative for 50 cents at all druggists and promotes furniture at Wm. L. Elder's. It also lists Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder with World’s Fair medals and diplomas, highlighting the store’s discount offerings.
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Wm. L. Elder's
Dr. Price
Prisoner Convicted of Murder in 1804 Case
Danvitvr Indiana Feb 14 John Sexson of Thorntown was convicted of murdering McDonald in August 1804 by a blow with a gas pipe. Sentenced to 21 years. Sexson claimed Charles Patterson, jailed for burglary in Lebannon, struck the fatal blow and urged a self defense plea. Investigations planned into Sexson story and possible tampering with the indictment.
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Lebannon
McDonald
Sexson
Patter
Thorntown
Patterson
Sutton
Bear House
Flo
Adams
Sex
Insanity case in Minneapolis murder trial opens
In Minneapolis on February 15, the court heard defense opening addressing the Blixt theory and Adrian Hayward insanity. Attorney Smith attacked the sweat-box confessions and argued alibi and familial motives, while Justis and others testified and a star witness placed Harry Hayward at the theater the murder night.
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Larry Hayward
Blixt
Justis
Jesus Christ
Adrian Hayward
Harry Hayward
Hale Loses Graeco Roman Bout In Cincinnati Theater
Indianapol is wrestler Herb Hale was defeated by John Simcoe of Cincinnati in a Graeco Roman match at the Peoples theater. The match drew a full house with Hale taking the first fall in ten minutes and 20 seconds while Simcoe won the next two in one minute 14 minutes 40 seconds. Dewey supported Hale and Curtis backed Simcoe.
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Indianapolis
John Simcoe
Cincinnati
Peoples Theater
Wale
Simcoe
Hale
John Dewey
Harry Curtis
Snow Locks Texas and Ship Fires Hit East Coast
Seventeen inches of snow covered parts of Texas on Thursday and Friday while the steamer Lady of the Lake burned at its Washington docks on Friday. The steamer St Augustine remains missing near New York. In New Jersey, Dennis McLaughlin Gottfried Walbaum Nicholas Crusius and J C Carr were each sentenced to a year for operating a disorderly house tied to the Guttenberg race track.
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Washington
St. Augustine
New York
Dennis McLaughlin
Gottfried Walbaum
Nicholas Crusius
J. C. Carr
Jersey City
Guttenberg
Lemon Tonic Laxative druggist notices
A brief ad notes Lemon Tonic Laxative available at druggists. The copy advertises the product in two price variants and directs readers to local retail outlets for purchase.
Corridors of Debate Mark Indiana Senate Session
A lively Senate session discussed corruption fund rumors, a tax on veterinary practice, and a state veterinary school bid. Officials pushed bills on coroner salary, licensing, and benevolent institutions while quips about railroad passes sparked lively exchanges.
Anti-pass Bill Dies in Senate After Heated Debate
The anti-pass bill failed Friday morning in the senate with full attendance. Senator Wray authored the measure and was the sole committee vote in its favor, presenting a minority report and urging adoption amid tense proceedings.
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Wray
Bond Bill Falls in Congress Opposition Frames Finance Clash
Washington Feb 15 The administration faced a defeat as the bond bill tied to the president’s financial plan failed 167 to 120. Support came from lawmakers citing treasury strains while foes argued the measure aids foreign lenders at high interest. Indiana votes included Bynum Cooper Hammond and Martin for the bill with Brett Brookshire Brown McNagny Taylor and Waugh against. Accounts show many congressmen drawing little stationary allowance, with some under $1. The session closes with minimal stationery use.
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Waugh
The Judge Melted
Judge Stubbs withdrew the ten day sentence and $200 fine imposed on John L. Howard, Vandalia yardmaster and public figure, after an unprovoked assault on a reporter. The court cited Howard’s family as the reason for revoking the sentence.
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John L. Howard
Stubbs
Howard
William H Levey dies after hernia treatment at institute
William H Levey of Levey Bros printing on Maryland Street died at Allen's Surgical Institute after a hernia operation. He had been treated for a strangulated hernia following an illness that grew dangerous by Wednesday morning. doctors Marsee and Jamesson performed an operation but could not save him. The family lives at 7538 North Pennsylvania Street.
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Levey Bros
Maryland St
Allen’s Surgical Institute
Pennsylvania St
Levey
Marsee
Jameson
Toll from cold grips London in four days of inquests
London reports say a hundred coroner inquests have been held in four days with eighty deaths attributed to the cold weather. Authorities note severe frost and freezing temperatures across the city, prompting emergency health warnings and appeals for warmth and shelter.
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London
Judge overrules motion to dismiss embezzlement indictment
Freeman D. Somerby a prominent ex-supreme figure faced an overruled motion to dismiss his embezzlement indictment. Judge McCray ruled Davis was not involved, with Attorney Brush given 60 days to file exceptions, likely sending the matter to the supreme court.
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D. Somerby
Iron Hall
McCray
Attorney Brush
Mark Davis
Somerby
Davis
Brush
Supreme Court
Linders Testimony Highlights Domestic Tensions in Ir Divorce
In a Claypool area court session, Mrs. Linder denied harsh accusations from her husband’s side, stating she treated Mrs. Jenckes with respect and never urged him to move. She described urging calm behavior and kindness, while fielding questions about baths and cleanliness. Relatives recount an evening when Linder allegedly used coarse language. a confrontation followed with threats of violence if such language recurs.
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Linder
Shepard resigns from college after Vanderbilt dorm arrest
Elliott Shepard son of Col. Shepard and grandson of William H. Vanderbilt has had his freshman class resignation denied after being arrested with three young women of doubtful character at midnight in the Vanderbilt dormitory.
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New York
Elliott Shepard
Col. Shepard
William H. Vanderbilt
Placc
Vanderbilt
Prisoners sentenced after New York arrival chase
Two men who reached New York with western marshals were sentenced to 45 years in Albany. They caused a street blockade when leaving a hotel after morning papers identified them as Bill Cook and an associate. The pair proved to be ordinary criminals.
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New York
Albany
Bill Cook
City Life Church Clears Debt and Notices Marriages
Members of the Lovely Lane A. M. E. church report debt clearance and announce Sunday services. The notice lists several marriages and a list of recent deaths with ages and causes, including pneumonia and other ailments, alongside names and relationships.
Wreck of Troy pick-up causes deadly New York Central crash
A New York Central freight train known as the Troy pick-up split near Pataliy Pujnred New York on a Friday morning. Five cars telescoped blocking the track and the southbound No 32 express mail dashed into the wreck. Engineer Donahue and Fireman Green were thrown into the river but rescued with serious injuries. Donahue later died. Fire broke out after the wreck and some crew members were feared dead. Donahue, from Ludlow New Jersey, was a longtime Central employee and local hero of prior accidents.
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Express
Actress Taber sues Indianapolis Journal in federal court
Julia Marlowe Taber files a $25,000 damages suit against the Indianapolis Journal accusing defamation over a December 16 publication. She claims the piece harmed her reputation by accusing her supporting company of misrepresenting her talents and misusing theater roles. Attorneys include Lucius B. Swift for Taber.
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Julia Marlowe Taber
Indianapolis Journal
Lucius B. Swift
McBride Accused of Paying Bribe to End Strike
In Cotuemnus Ohio February 15 the United Mine Workers convention heard Mark Wild claim John McBride former UMW president gave him 600 dollars as a bribe to settle the Hocking Valley railroad strike. McBride denied offering a bribe, saying the money was a miners donation to aid strikers with no railroad company funds involved.
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Cotuemnus
United Mine Workers
Mark Wild
A. BR. U
John McBride
Mine Workers’ Union
Hocking Valley
McBride
Wild
Livery Stable Destroyed in Suspected Arson Fire
Fire discovered in feed and boarding stable owned by Nelson Starkey at 212 West Maryland Street Thursday night reduced the structure to ruins. Three horses were inside, one saved and two burned. Starkey had just purchased the stable and the loss is about $1,000. Authorities suspect arson.
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Maryland St
Starkey
Herder and 2,500 Sheep Die in Blizzard Near Hellena
Eugene Watts a cattle herder and 2,500 sheep perished in a blizzard near Helena Montana on February 15. The tragedy highlights the peril of severe winter storms for livestock herders in the region.
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Mont
Eugene Watts
Oklahoma Hine
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