Streetcar Strike Threat Looms Over Frenzel Era
Street railroad workers plan a possible shut down amid unrest over boss Frenzel. Tom Taggart met with them in the courthouse corridor and urged calm while threats of an all night meeting circulated. Reports say the union seeks Frenzel’s resignation and hints at a Sunday tie up to pressure settlement.
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Court House
Citizens’ Street Ranches Company
Unitil
Tom Taggart
Sun
Lux
Frenzel
Ife
T.geurt
Brotherhood
John Frenzel
Helped the Jury and Bailiff Cause Reversal
The supreme court reversed a grand larceny conviction after an unusual sequence. In Marshall county November 90 unnamed defendant Wr. Quein was indicted, trial jurors were guided by a bailiff and state attorney to seal a verdict. The judge sought travel, prompting the unprecedented conduct later overturned by the court.
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Supreme Court
Quein
Marshall County
Conner
Hiinn
Outlaws in Spain Arrests Spark Territory Disturbances
Nearly 200 people in Capi Spain are under arrest on charges of being anarchists linked to disturbances at Neves. A company of men broke up a band of outlaws in the area, ending a local flare of unrest.
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Spain
Capi
Neves
Earthquake Shakes Scaffarbo Near Catania Sicily
An earthquake struck Scaffarbo, Sicily, about twelve miles north of Catania, on Wednesday, prompting reports from Rosti dated February 1. No casualties or damages are detailed in the fragment.
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Rosti
Scaffarbo
Sicily
Catania
Portraits and art exhibit draw downtown attention
Amone Leiber showcases a local lady artist in progress with Portrait of my mother. The two sisters depicts a nun urged from cloister to the world. Mrs Ferry advertises visitors and bells ring at her Ingalls block studio as Indianapolis ladies study china painting.
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Amone Leiber
Ferry
Indianapolis
Blacksmith Found Dead After Drunken Quarrel
John Reardon, a New York blacksmith, was found dead early Wednesday with a severe head wound. His roommate Michael Reardon, involved in a Tuesday night drunken quarrel, was arrested after being discovered in bed, clothed and bloodied, with a hatchet handle stained with blood found in the room.
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New York
John Reardon
Michael Reardon
Fugitive John Hyer Hands Himself In After Escape
John Hyer, who fled Jersey City on February 28 after embezzling seven thousand dollars from employer William A. Star Ney, was captured in San Francisco and escaped custody en route home. He surrendered at police headquarters on Wednesday morning, surprising officers.
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Denser City
John Hyer
Jersey City
William A. Star Ney
San Francisco
Dalton
Many Vessels Supposed Lost In Pacific Storms
Reports from Loxvox dated February seventeenth state several ships bound for European ports were lost in the storms. Among the missing is the British bark Cavour j. A large timber ship was seen haled upside down near shore. Fishermen spoke of a floating woman with a life belt at sea and feared to bring her ashore.
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Loxvox
Cavour J
Weather Forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis Feb 1892
Warmer and fair Wednesday with increasing cloudiness and light snow likely in the northwest portion. For Indianapolis the 36 hour period ending 8 p.m. Thursday shows warmer, fair weather Wednesday with nearly stationary temperatures and fair conditions Thursday.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Milan to Become Russian Subject Reported Cleared
In February reports claim former King Milan is on track to acquire Russian citizenship. The note appears amid sparse dispatches from city life columns mentioning brief international moves.
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Milan
Fire at Mrs Stimpson’s home on West Michigan Street
A 15 fire damaged Mrs Stimpson’s house at 240 West Michigan Street on Tuesday afternoon. The report notes a neighboring fire scene and related incidents while detailing ambulance transport for a victim to 266 North Blake Street.
Death by Exhaustion Sparks Bold Cancer Operation
George Shelton of Crawfordsville died in St Vincent's hospital as a surgical procedure to remove cancerous growths near his throat and neck was prepared. Surgeon Dr Woollen and Drs Sutcliffe Eastman and Mankey described a heated wire loop intended to burn away the growths, but Shelton fainted before the operation. the ensuing strangulation from exhaustion caused his death, not fright.
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George Shelton
Crawfordsville
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ir. Woollen
Owen
Dr. Woollen
Woollen
Shelton
Knights of Pythias Parade and Ball Celebrate 28th Anniversary
New Castle Hall hosts a Friday event with a 2 PM parade along Ohio and Delaware streets, then a grand reception at Tomlinson hall. Proceeds fund a new eight story Castle hall on Wood property at Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Capt Many chairs the committee as the order marks its 28th anniversary.
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New Castle Hall
Knights of Pythias
Ohio St
Ohio
Tennessee
Washington
New Jersey
Delawarest
Tomlinson Hall
Many
Tu Stn
Wood
Pennsylvania St
Massachusetts
Order
Big Quaker City Fire destroys Tywert Allen works
A large blaze in Purapenens Pa wiped out the Tywert Allen fertilizer plant on Tuesday afternoon. The adjacent Standard Oil warehouse was razed and coal piers and sheds of the Pennsylvania company narrowly escaped damage. The origin is unknown and the loss is estimated at $250,000.
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Quaker City
Tywert-Allen Company
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania Company
Amusements notes and curtain mishaps at the Grand
The Grand hosted a scattered audience for exglisa Pat Rooney and others, while Thompson challenged a reporter over sarcastic show notes and denied entry with a nonstandard pass. Kendals’ Grand engagement tickets go on sale Thursday, Mary A. Livermore lectures at Plymouth on Columbus, and English’s curtain delay led to an 8 30 start with three overtures.
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Slavin
Mitchell
Thompson
Mary A. Livermore
Plymouth Church
Columbus
English
Pat Rooney
Pat
Labor press rally urges unity against Frenznelism in Eureka
The Eureka Lodge and The Sun support organized labor and urge collective action before the upcoming primary. Members of Eureka lodge and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen met to discuss labor issues and endorsed a manifesto backing organized labor and resisting corporate influence, with a signed pledge listing participants.
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Eureka Lodge
the Sun
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Ting Sts
Tarents
Pa Sox
Broad Ripple Street Railway Plea Faces County Board
In Ai ens a tense court house scene centered on Broad Ripple rapid transit. Dr Light, Bosson, and attorneys argued for an extended Feb 8 grant and possible rights of way to Central Ave and nearby streets. They warned suits for damages if the extension was rescinded, offered concessions, and urged a swift board decision to satisfy New York financiers. Seven Arabs killed by falling soot in Nouba.
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Court House
Commissioners' Court
Dr. Light
Mr. Bosson
Cats Matson
VanVorhis
Spencer
Thomas Groele
DB. Kennedy
Citizens
Treet Railway Company
Judge Martindale
Gus Mason
Broand Ripple Rapid
Broad Ripple
Mate Board of Agriculture
Citizens’ Company
Ife
Fair Grounds
Erant
Hlinois-st
CoNegese
Broad Ripple Company
Central Ave
Pwinois
Hhinois St
Fifteenthst
Shar Creek
Mr. Spencer
Ma Bosson
New York
State board reveals plans for 49 barns at new fair grounds
The state board of agriculture inspected the new fair grounds on Wednesday and approved plans for 49 buildings costing about 45000 dollars. The complex includes 21 horse barns with 480 stalls for show horses and 10 speed barns with 280 stalls. Phe horse department stables cost 14190 dollars. Buildings will be grouped tightly to maximize space and will be well lit and spacious, especially the speed horse barns. Lease for Lackey’s track is expected and Cambridge City dates may move to the site for summer and fall races if construction completes in time. The committee aims to start pounding nails soon.
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State Board of Agriculture
Phe
Speed Department
Phe Horse Department
Cambridge City
Fresh Foreign Facts and Local Notables
Gladstone is well. Smallpox in Corfu Greece. France to spend 3 250 000 francs on world fair exhibit. London snow storm and fog disrupts pipes. Archbishops face laymen in Rome as laymen accuse meddling. William Simith diamond dealer Boston reports rising liabilities to 30 000. Richard Thompson steel and iron shafting dealer New York assigned. A J Doescher candy makers Cincinnati failed with liabilities 30 000 assets 25 000.
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Gladstone
Corfu
Greece
France
London
Rome
William Simith
Boston
Ichard Thompson
New York
A. & J. Doescher
Cincinnati
Federal building proposal to Congress prepared by county clerk
County clerk Wilson compiles a concise argument for a new federal building, to be forwarded to Washington within a week. The brief outlines department needs, anticipated patronage demands, and notes that postage rate reductions have not materialized this session. Postmasters oppose a one cent rate, citing insufficient revenue and low salaries in postal staff roles.
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Congressional Committee
Wilson
Washington
Congress
Money Order Department
Window displays spark bargain goods in town shops
Local windows showcase cheap suits curtains draperies and home decorations. A tempting array of cakes cookies and pies tempts shoppers at a caterer. Navy blue linen handkerchiefs for men feature white borders and printed cottons in striking colors. Golden slippers for women and garnets plus old fashioned pins in demand. Lighting for gas grates imitates jack straw dainty and bright. New parlor goes on sale at Wm L Elder's.
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Jamestown
Wanted Revenge Plot to Wreck Passenger Train
Fr. Wavsa February reports a Pittsburg passenger train plot overheard by Creeree Johnson in Arcola saloon. Two men discharged by a contractor planned destroying No. 4 west of Arcola on Thursday morning. Johnson warned authorities and extra watchmen were sent to patrol the track. The conspirators fled from Atrcola.
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Wavsa
Pittsburg
Creeree Johnson
Arcola
Theo
Johson
Johnson
Atreola
Vincennes Man Laplante Found Dead in Home
Vincennes Ind. retired merchant Peter Laplante was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning from heart disease. He was the wealthiest resident and a member of a notable old Vincennes family. Son of Baptiste Laplante, early local figure and friend of William Sharvison, Laplante was known for his popularity, was a Democrat, and died at about six years of age?
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Vinciennes
Ind
Peter Fy Laphuite
Vincennes
Ane
Ife
Baptiste Laplinte
Vintennes
William Filenry Sharvison
Lapdantene
Mad Girl Sparks Fire In City Stable Blaze
A deranged woman in this city set a lamp alight in a room built in a corner of her father's stable. The fire burned the stable to ashes but the demented girl was saved. Three kegs of powder and a box of dynamite were kept in an adjoining building.
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Birokvinnwe
Delegates Clash Over Anti-Option Bill in Committee
About seven delegates from Chicazo and New York argued against the anti option bill before the senate judiciary committee on Wednesday. The Pillsbury delegation from Minnesota urged passage of the anti option legislation before the house agriculture committee.
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Chicazo
New York
Senate Judiciary Committee
Pillsbury
Minnesota
House Committee On Agriculture
National real estate congress in session here
Delegates from across the country gather for the National real estate congress now in session in this city. The event brings together industry leaders as discussions focus on market trends and policy considerations.
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Nasmnik
Beh
National Real Estate Congress
Governor's clipping habit reveals press scraps file at state house
At the state house a reforming governor collects daily press clippings, cutting, indexing, and filing any item of value. Director names Ajax chumber company of Indianapolis with a $6,000 capital appear among the state's corporate bits as part of a broader look at public life and letters to the office. A sample letter from a Mimsy correspondent shows the era's quirky tone and difficulties in official communication.
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Ajax Chumber Conpany
Tndianapolis
Capital
M. Lyon
O. L. Huey
Gi. J. Moss
Gov. Chase
Ferpipst
Lim. Gov
Chase
Mimsy
Tiis
Sweeny
Nueble Mount
Supreme Court
Features Of Sporting Life In 19th Century Boxing News
The report notes events from boxing to theater style sports across several cities. The LoA Wy lists 23 680 members with 19 women. Baltimore and Cincinnati salaries tally 40 600 and 45 000 respectively. The Fitazsimmons Maker fight occurs in New Orleans on March 2. Dick Baine defeats Bil Weston in two rounds at Bement Illinois. Johnson vs Williams pact to finish on March 3 with 200 deposit to Jack Christian. Sullivan and his company travel Newton to Wichita without tickets. conductor unchallenged. Corbett and Lannon fight three rounds in New York with 9 000 spectators. Lannon dominates early, Corbett rallies late and gains a knockout over Spillings and Cafferty.
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Loa Wy
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Dick Baine
Peoria
Bil Weston
Decatur
Bement
Johnson
Williams
Cook’s Hall
Jack Christian
John Sullivan
Newton
Wichita
Kas
Jim Corbett
Joe Lannon
Boston
New York
Lannon
Corbett
Jim
Wm. Spillings
Rochester
Bob Cafferty
Philadelphia
Grippe remedy touted by druggists in old ad above
A vintage advertisement claims a grip remedy available at all druggists for two cents per bottle, promising rapid relief and noting its efficacy in stopping grip. The brief copy emphasizes wide retail availability and low price, reflecting historic medicine advertising.
The Men Are Firm In Labor Dispute Narrowing Options
Reports from Panhandle railroad workers hint at a deepening strike as engineers and machinists split over piece work. Master mechanic Swanston signals selective rehiring while Lamb opposes broad reinstatement. Amid talks of a potential general tie up, few strikers remain out on the yards as machinists wage a stubborn stand. Lincoln Comes Next in New York political note.
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Panhandle
The
Sun
Schrnsten
Ife
Pennsylvania
Lamb
Pennsylvania Company
Ioen
Minster
Swanston
Gane
Patchers
The Leland Sold to Ene Syndicate
The Leland hotel has reportedly been sold to an Ene syndicate for 81.625 million dollars. The transaction was confirmed after February 1 in Ciresco, with the price cited as the major factor in the deal.
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Leland
Ciresco
Precocious Kids Observe Kind Newsboy Intercession
A mild eyed man with steel bound spectacles intervenes in a profane fight between two newsboys at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets. He admonishes them to be good citizens as bystanders, while nearby a street car carries a mother and child reading a Chicago paper with dime museum ads. A boy asks about a world famous woman with large feet, and the mother reminds him of God.
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Frenzelisn
Eureka Lodge
The
Sun
Environ Lux
Journal, Sentinel and News
Capitasts
Ato
Frenzelisne
Frenzel
Chicago
Tomlinson Ball
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Sam
Pennsylvania St
Ds Odeas
Fannie Mills
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Conferencea Heki
Tom Talgart
George Spade
John Pompous
Judge Walker
County Commissioners Court
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Survieal Institute
Ifis
Denison House
Walter Dynes
Post Ofice
Delaware and
Washington Srs
Lucinda B.J. Wishard
Indianapolis Orphans’ Asylum
Troy
Louisiana
Mississippi
Knightstown
W. W. Wishard
Henry Brown
Brown
Anderson
Geo. Shelton
Exglisa
Jank
Jas
Th. Wallick
Kendals
Tiashed
Nouba
Wm.l. Elder
State House
Sporting Life
Grippe
Lincoln
Blaine
Robert P. Lincoln
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