Gamblers Stream Into Indianapolis Across City Den
The Sun reports a gambler surge in Indianapolis with about 300 men, mainly poker and faro operators, arriving from Chicago Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. Police officials threaten action if dens persist near ball grounds along Hagsh ave, and authorities note scarce law enforcement in the southeastern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
Terre Haute
Harding
Fort Wayne
Haghshave
Marital Troubles Highlight Judge Walker’s Divorce Clampdown
Judge Walker rapidly dissolved marriages in a Tuesday session. Nettie Slavin was granted divorce and Eddie Slavin fined for ignoring process. Ida Stewart, John Stewart, and Florence Linn also divorced or denied. Edward Wood urged reconciliation with May Wood. Lolie Marquis seeks divorce from William Marquis after a turbulent, name‑snarled union and allegations of cruelty and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Nettie
Edward
Eddie
Lolie Marquis
William J. Marquis
Mattie
Sensational elopement shocks Plymouth scene in Pa
In Wilkes Barre on Monday Captain Perry Hughey eloped with Elizabeth Clemmens, both married and leaving families. Hughey reportedly gave a letter rejecting divorce, while Clemmens is described as the daughter of a local hotel proprietor. Separately, in Pa Es ton La Henry Moval funds a plantation school, employing a teacher to teach whites morning and blacks afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
Wilkesbarre
Plymouth
Perry Hughey
Elizabeth Clemmen
Hughey
Bob Ingersoll
Clemmens
PaEsTon
Henry Moval
Ascension Parish
Feacher
Smiths House Confusion Over Officer Jenkins Incident
The Sun misstated the location of the engagement involving Officer Jenkins, John Colter, and Scott Smith. The difficulty occurred at Smiths house, not Colter’s residence, clarifying where the events took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Officer Jenkins
John Colter
Scott Smith
Tim
Colter
Navy secretary visits department for first time
Secretary Tracy visits the navy department on Monday as Wanamaker's postal telegraph plan moves to a sub committee of the O18. The cost to extend free delivery to towns with at least 3,000 people is 1 317 040 dollars. Treasurer Huston has not resigned, despite sensational dispatches from Indianapolis. The Senate will probe the Mississippi legislature’s proposed new constitution without a people’s vote. Maj W J Richards and wife joined President Harrison for a White House dinner. Speaker Reed blocks tellers for a ballot, triggering a Republican minority wrangle led by Carlisle. Russia disputes Mme Sagida existence and reports outrages on women in Kara mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Navy Department
Wanamaker
Huston Hag
Chicago
Senate
Mississippi
W. J. Richards
Moses Garibaldi McLain
Harrison
White House
McLain
Reed
House
Carlisle
Washington
St. Petersburg
Kara Mines
Mma. Sagida
Mme. Sagida
Gasper
Cooper
Trusler
Ward 10
Hicklin
Dougherty
Bicklin
Five
Mr. Plumb
Gutta Percha Rubber Manufacturing Company
New York
Evansville
Plumb
Eureka
Oleen
Olsen
Markey
Yontz
Perrott
Sullivan
Trusier
DeRuiter
Board of Public Improvements
Austin
Stechhan
Eleven Rescuers Devoured by Sharks Near Aden
ADEN February 18 Spl While the Peninsular and Orient steamer Victoria travels from Colombo to Aden a passenger jumps overboard. As crew lower a boat tackle slips and fifteen men fall into the sea Eleven of them drown or are devoured by sharks in full view of passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Peninsular & Orient Company
Victoria
Colombo
Lincoln's Assassin Took Nap Before President Died
George Parkhurst recalls a 1866 report that John Wilkes Booth napped on the bed where Lincoln died the next day. Booth visited an actor in the Peterson house, woke after a nap, then killed Lincoln hours later, the president moved to the Peterson mansion.
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Washington
Lincoln
George Parkhurst
Booth
Parkhurst
Wilkes Booth
Kirkwood Hong
Old Capitol
John Wilkes Booth
Laura Keene
Peterson
Hydrophobia scare hits St Louis area
A rabies scare grips St Louis as a mad dog bites four dogs and six cows. The cows and two dogs died, raising public health concerns and prompting authorities to investigate the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Loum
Jim the penman in grand style at the Grand theatre
The Grand opera house showcased Sir Charles Young's play with Joseph Whiting as Jim the penman and Edwin Travers as Captain Redwood receiving praise. Effie Wilton and Charles Kent impressed in key roles while the cast, including Hardy Vernon and Harry Holliday, drew mixed reactions for their performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Penman
James Ralston
Chas. Young
Grand Opera House
Theater Goere
Joseph Whiting
Edwin Travers
Captain Redwood
Ferguson
Louis Percival
Henrietta
Charles Kent
Nicholas Vanalatyne
Baron Hartfeld
John Flood
Ralston
Nina
Hardy Vernon
Lord Dreningcourt
Sweet Warblers For Sale At Schrader's
A shipment of fine German canaries arrived and is now available at Schrader's, 74 East Washington Street. Local bird enthusiasts can select from a variety of healthy canaries in stock.
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Schrader’s
Wash-st
Prayer Meeting Shooting Wounds Mrs Randall in Lebanon
A gunman opened fire during a prayer meeting at Edward Randall’s home five miles south of Lebanon Indiana. Mrs Randall was struck in the eye by a bullet, the attacker fled, and doctors say she has little hope of recovery. Randall, a prominent farmer, knows of no motive or enemy.
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Lebanon
Ind
Spl
Edward Randall
Mrs. Randall
Randall
Davis Man Misrepresented Says He Will Return
A local report claimed Davis left Bates House over unpaid bills and joined Donald Downie in Wheeling. Davis denies the libel and says he left to join Downie but will be back in seven days. Witnesses dispute accounts of debt and motive, with confusion over his associations and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Davis
F. E. Davis
Wheeling
The
Sentinel
Bates House
Reibold
Davis
Mattei Grand English Opera Company
Donald Downie
Geomeone
Otto Hasseliman
John June
Hasselman
Coulter
BNI
Mr. Reibold
Davia
Davie
Mendelssohn Quintette Club
Downie
Davin
June
Endree
New York
Funde
Davie-Greenwood Opera Company
Riley
Will Davis
Chicago
Occidental
Bates
How They Caught Toot At Bentoast Intersection
Miss Lola Hartman and Miss Emma Hartman recounted a brutal assault by a short man in a cap at Bentoast and Paphandle railroad. He robbed Lola of $10, opera glasses, a gold-handled umbrella, and a reticule, then fled. Detectives were alerted, leading to Sunday and Monday night visits. Tony Murphy, aka Toot, identified by Emma, was seized and held for court with a continuance. Thomas Scanlin faced theft charges from his sister-in-law, also granted a continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentoast
Paphandle
Lola Hartman
Emma Hartman
Travis
Meak St
Splan
A. Enoch
Miss Hartman
Robbet
Indead
Quigley
Pope
Tod
Thomas Scanlin
Riley Taylor Dies at Boon County Farm Wealthy Oldest Farmer
Riley Taylor died Monday night in LePanon Indiana. He was one of the oldest and wealthiest Boone county farmers. He leaves a large estate and numerous helyolders. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepanon
Ind
Riley Taylor
Boone County
Buck Ewing Signis Conditioned Deal With New York Club
In Cincinnati on Feb 18 Buck Ewing discussed signing with the New York league bell team under conditions. He said other Brotherhood men would join. Day left for Indianapolis, but Glasscock was not pursued. Reports suggested Ewing signed, yet Day and Ewing were unavailable for confirmation. Later, Ewing announced all deals with Day are off and he will stick to the Brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Buck” Ewing
Joan B. Day
New York League Bell
Brotherhood
Day
Indianapolis
Glasscock
New York
Bock Ewing
Ewing
President Day
Richardon
Connor
Crane
Rourke
Eafely
Buck Eichong
Onone
Brush comments on Day arrival and team possibilities
President Brush spoke to SUN lian on Tuesday morning about Day possibly visiting the city. He said he does not know Day for sure and would welcome him if it happens, but dismissed guessing other players who might join. He noted Day claims not to want Glasscock, leaving 17 men in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Sun Lian
Deba B. Day
Buck Ewine
Day
Jerry Denny
Tesm
Mr. Brush
Glasscock
Yanta Apy
Snowstorm Hits Sierras Snows Deep at Summit
In San Francisco on March 1 an ongoing Sierra snowstorm piles 10 to 12 feet at Summit and 12 feet at a migrant area. A blockade is expected to follow as crews battle drifts and travel delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beautiful
San Francisco
Sierras
Summit
Fire in a seminary ruins San Marcos school
A severe fire at a young ladies seminary in San Marcos, Texas, Monday night left three girls dangerously hurt while about thirty pupils escaped by leaping from windows. In Milwaukee, C Latham Budlery, noted inventor of the typewriter, is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
Young Ladies’ Seminary
Milwaukee
C. Latham Budlery
Baseball Rumors and Player Movements Across Leagues
A dense roundup notes Cincinnati to test Al Mays in the box and Emmett Leary possibly moving to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia chasing Knauss and McKean issues loom. Silver Flint retires after 13 years catching 825 games. Indianapolis faces league pressures as writers push for its ouster, while Buck Ewing and several stars discuss transfers and captaincies.
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Cincinnati
al. Mays
Buffalo
Louieville
Sun
Harry T. Smith
Chicago
St. Augustine
Philadelphia
Fogarty
Pete Browning
Frank Fennelly
Brook Lyn Association
Knauss
Detroit
Geo. F. Hodgman
Groton
Emmett Leary
Pittsburg
Sam
Thompson
al. Meyers
Phillies
Brotherhood
Ed McKean
John B. Day
Buck Ewing
Buck
Richardson
Connor
Silver Flint
Sporting News
Indianapolis
McKean
National Jesgue
Sporting Times
Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington
Fire Hose Debate Splits Council Over Bids and Bribery Claims
A sultry council meeting sparked a heated dispute over 2000 feet of Eureka versus Baker fabric fire hose with bids and alleged improper influence. Gasper and Hicklin accused Col. Plumb of New York ties while Olsen defended Eureka later leading to a committee referral.
City records note among fire report prints and pole mandates
The notice records printing eight hundred copies of the fire engineer's report and ordinances setting apart half the liquor tax for viaduct purposes, plus orders for the steel car company to install electric poles. It lists street ranges including Washington street sections from Mississippi to Missouri and similar spans in Illinois New York Mississippi Washington Ohio Tennessee Pennsylvania Virginia, Alabama and Ohio to Dillon and Ft Wasne avenues.
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Steel Car Company
Washington St
Mississippi
Missouri
Washington
New York
Ohio
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Virginia Ave
Washineton
Dillon
Alabama
Ft. Wasne Ave
Brutal Prize Fight Stuns San Francisco Crowd
The fight between Billy Mihan and Jimmy Griffin ended in Griffin being knocked senseless in round 27. The Chicago style melee drew city attention as the crowd reported bruising and brutality. A severed hand claim linked to a nearby incident drew detectives to Illinois Street. Tom Scanlan was arrested for petty larceny after allegedly stealing seventeen dollars from his sister and threatening her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Billy Mihan
Jimmy Griffin
Griffin
Baby dies of convulsions in overnight ruling
In a morning inquest Coroner Wagner ruled a two month old died in the night from convulsions. Theodore Brueckner of 132 East St. Joest reported the infant found deceased in the crib by BRer Baby Was Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Brueckner
E. St. Joest
Wagner
Boy Held Up on Hickman Street in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana on February 18 14 year old Sperl Hidenrich was held up and robbed by two young tramps as he crossed the C and M track on Hickman street. He raised the alarm and the assailants were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Ed Hidenrich
Hickman St
Weather Summary for Indianapolis Area February 19 1890
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. February 19 1890 showed colder, cloudy conditions with light snow flurries followed by clearing and a freezing period as the day progressed. The forecast notes continued cold, dry air and a gradual stabilization after freezing temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Four Horses Cremated in Jackson Township Fire
Frank Cross's barn in Jackson township burned Sunday night destroying four horses and substantial fodder. Loss estimated at $3,000 with partial insurance. Incendiary act suspected. Also: Jack Dempsey to fight Billy McCarthy in San Francisco for $1,800 with betting at 5 to 3 in favor of Dempsey. The winner must face LeBlanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushostle
Ind
Frank Cross
Jackson Township
San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
Billy McCarthy
Dempsey
LeBlanche
Ex Gov Gray to lead grand match at Gray club ball Friday
Ex Governor Gray will head the grand ball at the Gray club on Friday night. The event draws attendees from neighboring cities and promises a festive season kickoff with members in full dress and invitations sent broadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Gray Club
Ballard
Indiana-ave
Stevens
West Side
C. P. Jacobs
Spurgeon
Hell
Pearce
First Baptist
Edward Astman
Michigan City
Supreme Court of Gov
Hovey
Lafayette
Martin
Cyclorama Company
Jerusalem
Buffalo
Atlanta
Nat Wood
Joe
Tomlingon Hall
Sullivan
Big Ed Quinlan
Rise
Abe Angle
Jno. L. Bill
Monon
Mitchell
Bill
Hannibal & St. Joe
Wee-Funerals Offer For South Yard Funerals
An unusual ad notes a special lower price for south yard funerals tied to Frank Bill's sister, presenting a singular promotional listing with unclear scope and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Yard
Frank Bill
Secret caucus threats by Democrats over market master race
A Monday rumor describes a sultry Democratic caucus amid tensions within Luna council ranks. Simeon Coy pressed for Kearney, suggesting blood or gore if he failed, while Rickenbach and Kearney faced pushback. The suit against Gee Birkenbeck in the Morsay case was dismissed, affecting Rickenbach’s East market master confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Council
Rickenbach and
Kearney
Simeon Coy
Sim
Jake Cobalter
East Market-Master
Fair Luna
Gore
Rickenbach
Morsay
Simeon
Roman Knights of St. George
Gee, Birkenbeck
Henry Gimber
East Market
Duel Ends With Iwisses Among Viennese Fencers
New York report details a February hotel duel between two rival lovers in a Viennese lady fencers troupe. Amelia Engiehardt wins the second round after Louisa Bell is cut. both kiss and forgive, amid crowd reactions. Commercial Club membership drive follows with 68 applications and planned outreach across business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Hotel
King’s Fool” Company
Amelia
Louisa
Herr Conreid
Miss Engiehardt
Miss Bell
Conreid
Another Hee-Line Man Is Out
The Bee-linesmen are dropping out of the Big Four with rapid departures. 8B. F. McFarland, brother-in-law of Supt. Ewan, has resigned from the company and joined Union Railway as gateman. Rumor says Auditor Hewitt will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McFarland
Supt
Ewan
Union Railway
Hewitt
Sam Will Testify in Ohio Counterfeiting Case
Sam Rivers, a counterfeiter, is to be taken by order of Judge Woods to Cincinnati to testify in the case against Gertrude Driggs on counterfeiting charges. Driggs was arrested during a Dayton raid on makers of the Webster head ten dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Ohio
Sam Rivers
Woods
Cincinnati
Gertrude Driggs
Dayton
Deaths in cattle spark health board inquiry in Columbus
Word from the state health board says cattle near Columbus are afflicted by an unknown disease and dying. Reports note they live about two hours, and death is marked by the disappearance of the pith from their horns. Next Monday is set for final vote on the world’s fair site.
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State Health Board
Columbus
Washington
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Jim the Penman
Pare
N. S. Wood
CreLoRsama
Virginia
Averine
Harry Holliday
Jack
Wood
Walla
Whiting
Travia
Mra. Mandall
Hartman Girls
Catcher Ewing
Ballista’s
Jush
President Brush
Ruld
Bad Wade
Gaeper
Hickla
Gilly
Sin Francisco
Illinois St
Tom
Tom Scanlan
Chief Splan
Page
Patti
ER. McCartyat
Finster
Sister Kearney
Coy
Pearier Manester
Cage Shoe
Wash. G
Lo W. Mack
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