Uneasy Head as Street Car Men Demand Pay Rise
The street car brotherhood met Thursday from 1 to 4 to demand raises for drivers and conductors, reinstatement of discharged workers, and threaten a strike if President Frenzel does not respond by Saturday noon. They hint Shaffer would be preferred, and note warnings about losing the Broad Ripple franchise influence. Frenzel may grant a wage increase. otherwise removal is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Car Brotherhood
Tony
Lfc
Frenzel
Brotherhood
John P
J. C. Shaffer
John P. Frenzel
Washington St
Jacob P. Dunn
Frenve
Floliday
Chicago
Wishard
Sus
Brotherhood of Street Car Men
Pon
Frensel
Commissioners
Broad Ripple
Dismal Failed Elopement Reported in Covington
From Cincinnati comes a tale of a Hoosier couple attempting marriage in Covington Kentucky. The man L D Shields of Indianapolis claimed a Lake Erie and Western secretary role while the 18 year old Celia Mann of Muncie sought a license guardian. Unable to raise the fee the pair turned homeward. A Sun reporter found no L D Shields at the railway offices. A separate notice reports a severe mine cave in at Laizerne borough Kuseston Pennsylvania destroying homes and forcing residents to seek new housing while mine operations may suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hoosier
Covington
Indianapolis
L. D. Shields
Lake Erien&& Western
Celia Mann
Muncie
Sun
Kuseston
W.G. Payne & Co
Laizerne
Jack the chaser terrorizes Tudianapolis after dark
report of a man called Jack the chaser preying on women after religious revivals in southeast Tudianapolis. he wears a shawl or cloak to hide his face. a clerk named Bromley alerted police as residents fear patrols and efforts to avoid alarm lessen revival attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tudianapolis
Ife Appeis
Fletcherave
Linden-st
Spruce-st
Bromley
Dash Through Flames On Pennsylvania Express
Passengers on the Pennsylvania express rushed through flames from a burning depot near Environcia New Jersey as a station mistress Mrs James Jived waved an alarm. She escaped with face and hair scorched. The wooden building burned quickly and the train sped past at about 40 miles per hour. The engineer and fireman were nearly smoke submerged. Losses were small and delays brief.
On Trial for Murder Luke Thomas in Haughville
Luke Thomas colored faced murder charges in criminal court for the December early morning shooting at Malleable Iron Works in Haughville. Thomas and Abe Watkins, both night stokers and friends, were leaving work when Thomas warned Watkins and then fired twice. Watkins died hours later after uttering that Thomas did not intend to kill him. The state presented all testimony in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Thomas
Criminal Court
Abe Watkins
Malleable Iron Works
Haughville
Thomas
Watkins
Cleveland native urges solid South to back Hill
Col Sheri of Chattanooga Tennessee said on Thursday that the South desires Cleveland again. He argues that if Hill is nominated the solid South will fracture and break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Cleveland
WaAs Hindosx
Col. Sheridan
Chattanooga, Tenn
Hill
City Life Highlights and Local Legal Actions
Louis A. Karmeyer plans to open Ghiayne shoe store at 40 E. Washington St, Brockton firm Rt. B. Grover & Co. involved. James T. Boyd jailed on threat mail to Elizabeth Gale. Eureka lodge offers a $10 reward for bogus ball tickets. Licenses granted for Charles Elliott and Mary Dorsey among others. Tippecanoe clerk and county commissioners clash over unauthorized document work and payment, argued by Stout Coffroth and Behm firms.
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Louis A. Karmeyer
Ghiayne
Rt. B. Grover & Co
Brockton
Mass
Washington St
James T. Boyd
United States
Elizabeth Gale
Eureka Lodge
G.W
Mattie Stoll
William
Clara Drury
Henry
Ida Zimmer
Frank
Josephine Anderson
John
Ella Clark
Georgia Kimble
Drarus
Lettie Davis
Lucinda Wishard
Christine Meyer
Barthave
Julia Vite
Tennessee St
Charles Elliott
Mary Dorsey
Henry Meimberg
Julia Bader
Thomas Wrens
Minnie Martin
William House
Flora Jones
Tippecanoe County
Supreme Court
Arthur Stout
John Coffroth
G. O
A. O. Behm
Lafayette
Winter& Elam
Grave beside the Belt road tells of memory and rail
A Cedar Shade grave beside a Belt railroad offers a moving vignette of Lucinda J. Norris died 184 with family inscriptions and a tender, old farm scene. It contrasts railroad noise with reverent tribute and recalls a Confederate Unknown Hero memorial nearby, all described with quiet nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda J. Norris
Jesus
Richard H
Robert W
Mt. Washington
Western & Atlantic Road
Georgia
Tygert Allen Fertilizer Plant Burns at Greenwich Point
A fire destroyed the Tygert Allen fertilizer company at Greenwich Point, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday causing about 50000 dollars in losses. Fire officials estimated extensive damage to buildings and contents with no immediate report of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tygert-Allen Fertilizer Company
Greenwich Point
Souvenir Spoons Lace Trimmings and Ice Creepers Sold Local
Local shops showcase a handsome assortment of souvenir spoons in all jewelry stores. New lace patterns trim gingham dresses, ice creepers prevent slipping on the ball of the foot, and silk remnants offer linings or teash gown fronts. Office deals at Wm L Elders.
Massive New Orleans Fire Destroys Dry Goods District
A large fire in New Orleans gutted the dry goods district led by A. Schwartz & Sons and Krause Bros. ten buildings burned, losses exceed 2 million dollars with most insured. Fire was controlled by 2:50 AM after hours of spreading through stores on Canal and Royal streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
A. Schwartz & Sons
Krause Bros
A. Schwartz & Sor
Amos Runkel
G. Reeger
Philip Wverlein
W. T. Claverius
Join McCloskey
James M. Hoffman
L. Viple
Wenger
Bebb
Cuanal St
Touri
Verletu’s
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Royal St
Wanght
Serious Charge Against West Indianapolis Man Raised
W E Davis was arrested in West Indianapolis on a charge of criminally assaulting his 9 year old daughter Pearl. His wife died Wednesday and allegedly claimed abuse on her dying bed. A lynching attempt occurred. Davis denied the charge as police examined the child and a warrant was sought but questioned by Prosecutor Wright. He will be tried before Squire Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Davis
Indianapolis
W.E. Davis
Pearl
Sfe
Marshal Wheeler
Davis
Ste
Wright
Earp
Squire Allen
Police raid nets over $2,000 in gambling gear confiscated
police raided multiple venues on Wednesday night arresting 18 men at various resorts including 157 E Washington st and Brunswick hotel. Officers seized about 3000 poker chips 250 decks of cards and eleven tables valued at over $2 000 keepers fined 25 patrons 10 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Braves Kurtz
LaPorte
Hagerdorn
Gus Rahke
Ollie Lanham
E. Washington St
Ed. Richardson
Brunswick
Billy Tron’s
Billy
Tobias Howe
Turnkey Long
Who's Who in Bennett Receiver Contempt Case Deepens
Judge Brown confronted Myers before him for contempt of court over stock possession while under Cady's supervision. Legal wrangling hinged on which judge appointed which receiver and whether Bennett was properly summoned. A clerical error is suspected as Myers was jailed for custody of the store keys, then freed after habeas corpus action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Brown
Cady
Myers
Harper
Ansfer
Meyes
Cooper
Harding
van Buren
Railroads to probe massive coal deal in Aubany
February 18 in Aubany New York, officials said they will investigate a recent immense coal deal between railroad companies. The action follows Thursday’s decision to review the transaction amid concerns over its size and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubany
N. Y
Not a Person to Suit Him Job
Cwrcaco February 18 Judge Moran of the appellate bench says he will resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwrcaco
Moran
Ie Appellate
Broad Ripple Franchise Deal Sways to Shaffer Led Route Plan
Commissioners late Wednesday approved a Broad Ripple franchise reextension with restrictions, naming Ix-President Shaffer as resident manager backed by New York capital led by R. T. Belknap. Route spans Washington Delaware to fair grounds Broad Ripple with plan to start April 1 and complete by November. Five cent fare proposed with six tickets for 25 cents. three cent city limit fare discussed but not adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple Company
Shaffer
Citizens’ Company
New York
R. T. Belknap
Washington and
Delaware Sts
Cherry
Bellefontaine
Fifteenth
Centratare
Thirtieth St
Fair Grounds
Broad Ripple
Commissioners’ Court
Mason and
Spencer
Brown
Mason
Ane
Frenzel
Sux
State Board of Agriculture
Tom Tageart
Frenzels
Hunter
Wolves in the City Warn Suburban Fear Among Residents
In West Seneca, a Burlato suburb, 15 to 20 wolves have appeared at night, keeping women and children indoors as hunters pursue the animals from the woods a mile away. Reports say the situation may involve cross lake movement from Canada, with locals arming for a hunt and schools closed. A large party plans a joint pursuit on Thursday amid tense rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlato
Berrato
West Seneca
Canada
Five Dead as Snow Buries French and Brazilian Incidents
Snow blanketed France with five inches of added depth causing major travel disruption and fatalities including a cabman crushed by wheels and another man found frozen on a roadside. Reports from Brazil note unrest in Ceara state with Governor ousted, while a Havana dispatch denies Garza hiding in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Jury awards 6000 in crazy man's shooting case
In Vincennes Indiana on February 18 a jury awarded $6000 to E W Leach’s mother, plaintiff in a suit over the death of conductor E W Leach shot by John W Graeter, a passenger who became insane. Graeter, once confined in a Cincinnati asylum, is wealthy and local guardian Fanburst oversees him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Thlmes Ys
Graeter
Fanhurst
E.W. Leach
Iron Mountain Road
John W. Graeter
Cincinnati
Fanburst
Proctor Proposes Six Year Presidency Term
In Wasinerox on February 18 the senate sent a bill to the house proposing a six year term for the presidency. The same session saw Proctor introduce legislation to fix the presidential term at six years.
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Wasinerox
Senate
House
Mexico
Two Statesmen Meet Under Hendricks Monument
Thursday morning interview under Hendricks monument featured Judge Hench, Allen county legislator, and Tur Sun reporter. Questions covered Claude Mathews presidential prospects and Mason Niblack candidacy with lively exchanges about Democratic majorities and political ambitions. A light note on lottery likening politics ends this passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hench
Allen County
Tur Sun
Hendricks
Claude Mathews
Mason Niblack
Jenks
Golden Jubilee of Dean Schuyler in St Louis Parish
Rev Montgom ery Schuyler, dean of Christ church cathedral, celebrated his golden jubilee on Thursday in St Louis. He has served as rector for 40 years, marking a long tenure at the first episcopal church west of the Mississippi.
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St. Lois
Montgomery Schuyler
Christ Church
Mississippi
Schuyler
International league may form and boxing news scattered
Vander Aheis after pitcher McGill. Pittsbore's pitcher Camp is 19 years old. Williams and Johnson deposited 200 for a fight in Cook's hall on March 3. Jim Corbutt's three knockouts in New York Tuesday night said to be fakes. Hamlin's Chinese Girl and Leavitt's Ralph Wilkes expected to trot at Lexington for 50 000 this year. Andy Bowen challenges Jim Murphy for 300 to 1500 a side. Bowen may stop him in ten rounds for the gate if backing cannot be secured. Billy Smith of Boston knocked out Frank Kelly of San Francisco in San Francisco Wednesday night.
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Vander Aheis
McGill
Pittsbore
Camp
Jackson
Mich
Anson
Marshalltown
Williams
Johnson
Cook's Hall
Tis
Jim Corbutt
New York
Hamlin
Leavitt
Ralph Wilkes
Lexington
Andy Bowen
Jim Murphy
Jim
Bowen
Billy Smith
Boston
Frank Kelly
San Francisco
Kelly
Panhandle Strike Rages Over Firings and Labor Tensions
Striking machinists resist management demands at the Panhandle shops. Foreman Clark discharged Lucien Brainbridge after he refused to perform a previously assigned task. Blacksmiths held a meeting but offered no details, while workers claim few available replacements are competent. Master mechanic Swanston plans to hire new, capable workers by Friday or Saturday to restart operations.
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Tre Stn
Panhandle
Lucien Brainbridge
Foreman Clark
Brainbridge
Clark
Bainbridge
Aleady
Swanston
Altoona
Man Falls Into Furnace In Orreaco Tragedy
Frederick Lemke, a Wells & French car company worker, fell into a furnace while shoveling shavings. An engineer, unaware of the accident, pushed obstructions toward the furnace, uncovering Lemke’s body the next morning. Lemke’s home address remained unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orreaco
Frederick Lemke
Wells & French’s Car Company
Lemke
Mere Trouble Flares Over Time Pay Warned Across Shops
Across the river, TD and Western shops announce overtime will be paid at time and a half. They threaten further trouble if demands are not met. Masters mechanic McKenna let an outsider use a lathe, left for dinner, and two shop men removed the piece. They were discharged but reinstated after a union official pressed the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Weather forecast for Indiana in 1892 report
Indiana observed cloudy and rainy or snowy conditions with local snow expected Friday. A slow cold wave is forecast to drop temperatures by about 20 degrees by Friday night. For Indianapolis area the 36 hours to Friday 3 pm February 19 1892: cloudy with occasional rain, clearing Thursday. colder Thursday night, much colder and fair on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Brida
Amusements notes and theater updates from Tacoma
Amusements mention Robert G. Ingersoll English Frederick M. Paulding Panx Jas H Wallick and comedian Frank Daniels with a new play Dr Cupid to be tried on a dog at Tacoma next May. The New York Clipper notes Josie Rooney and Pat Rooney visiting and enjoying time in the city. The Peruvian llama in the country circus procession died recently, with Mr Slavin as survivor. Frederick Paulding begins engagement at Englishs Thursday with The Struggle of Life, a scenic and potentially strong production led by an experienced star. Kops thie grip koazh is noted and druggists sell Eric absents a bottle.
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Frank Daniels
Dr. Cupid
Tacoma
New York Clipper
Josie Rooney
Pat Rooney
Mr. Slavin
Frederick Paulding
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Jack, the
Chaser
Pennsylvania
City Life
SONYX
Lewis
Union Railway
Belt Road
Irvington Crossing
Union Railway Company
Tite Grave
Israel
Western & Atlantic
Marietta, Ga
Deaks
Wm. L. Elders
Philadelphia
Washington
Cameron
Uay
Harrison
Dudley
Europe
Brazil
Garza
Cuba
Aberlene
Dover Straits
Cavour
Sint. France
Havana
Jose Razelles
Proctor
New Yorks
Thomas Farrell
W. Forty-first St
Sporting Life
Robert G. Ingersoll
Frederick M. Paulding
Panx
Jas. H. Wallick
K. K
Erice
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