Wreckills and Heroic Rescue on Philadelphia West Rift
A Southern Express collided with the Morton accommodation near South Street West Philadelphia. Four people were killed and twelve injured in the wrecking of three cars. The accident involved President Harrison’s special train but it was later confirmed the president’s train passed through safely. Local victims included Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Skinser of Media and Rev. James Walker of Lenni among the injured and killed.
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Harrison
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New York
Pumapereuia
Pennelyvania Railroad
Washington Express
Southern Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Presbyterian Dogpital
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E. L. Skinser
Misa Maria Read
James Walker
Lenni
Geo. W. Haives
Geneve Zane
Swarthmore
Jacob Wiseman
Clifton Heights
Rachel Hillborn
Mr. Walker
Kate Korcher
Blorion
W. J. Linfrimuth
Martin
J. H. Hudry
Lillie Lewis
Geo. Turner
Slusk
Tracy
Sin in Terre Haute as Rampant as Indianapolis Temperance Council
A temperance delegate council at the Y M C A hall in Terre Haute convened with Rev Dr Hunter of Terre Haute Central Church presiding. Discussions focused on curbing liquor and gambling, forming a voters league to enforce laws, while tensions rose over remarks by Rev Van Buskirk and John Woodard, leading to a noisy dispute before adjournment.
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Parke County
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Two More Witnesses Bring Shawcross Case to Grand Jury
In West Indianapolis sensational testimony emerges as Jennie Shotty and Mrs. Hayworth describe alleged abuse by Shawcross. The coroner plans presenting the case to the county grand jury after autopsy results and nurse Bell Manning’s account. Shawcross’s wife lay ill and died, with neighbors recounting alleged beatings and withheld medicines. The body is buried in Lutheran Cemetery. autopsy report pending.
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Mrs. Hayworth
Shawcross
Beck
Jenaole Shoutty
Manning
Jennie Friend on Trial for Counterfeit Passes
In Fort Wayne a 14 year old girl named Jennie Friend stood trial in federal court on a December arrest for passing counterfeit money. Investigators tied the coins to an uncle Henry Langer and a woman named McGullan who sheltered the girl, with Jennie claiming her mother received money for washing. Henry Lapp testified he arrested Jennie and took her to stores to identify the counterfeit notes. Jennie alternated between silent and demanding proof from storekeepers. Mrs McGullan denied knowledge of the currency.
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Jennie Friend
United States
Jennie
Fort Wayne
Henry Langer
McCullan
Henry Lapp
Dr Wright Sinking At Central Hospital
The superintendent of the insane asylum, Dr Wright, near death, rapidly sinking since Saturday when he fell ill with bowel dam nation. Dr Morrison, his physician, says recovery is unlikely and he may not survive Wednesday night.
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Death's Door
Wright
Central Hospital
Morrison
Cyclone Hits Jacksonville Texas Ripping Homes
A cyclone struck Jacksonville Texas shortly after midnight Tuesday. The home of James A Campbell was torn from its foundations and wrecked while the family slept but escaped injury. Several nearby houses chimney outbuildings and fences were destroyed.
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James A. Campbell
Charity Ball by German Ladies Aid Society Ends in Success
The Ger man ladies' aid society hosted a charity ball at Tomlinson hall on Tuesday night. Decorations were elegant and music was beautiful as a band played promenade tunes between dances. The grand march occurred at 2 o'clock followed by a varied program of dances.
Death on the road five reported killed and injured
Fort Wayne and Columbia City, Ind. February 22. A passenger train on the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway derailed two miles east of Columbia City after a broken rail. Five killed and at least ten injured. Names of the dead and injured not confirmed. Fort Wayne residents among passengers.
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Ind
Pennsylvania Road
Columbia City
Ft. Warne
Pittsurg
Ft. Wayne & Chicago
Waymp
John W. Parramore
Hebron
Charles B. Johnson
John Kelser
van Wert
Reaping
Spring City
Schuylkill Valley
Watson Weller
John Dennis
Flagman McCord
Flagman Davis
Princess Kaju lani Leaves for New York to Appeal to President Cleveland
Loxnox reports Princess Kaju lani heir to the Llawatian throne departs for New York with guardian Theophilus Davies and others. She plans to visit Washington to personally appeal to the president for recognition of her rights in the Llawalian islands, opposing annexation talk and a protectorate while suggesting a three year regency under President Dole. Meanwhile Vancouver reports on Sorrow Island massacre where river inlet Indians and Kitkatala trios clashed. over 25 were slain, three chiefs spared but later executed after imprisonment, with a pow wow celebrated by the victorious tribe.
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Kajulani
New York
Theophilus Davies
Gaston
Cleveland
Washbington
Llawalian Islands
Liarrison
Cass
Hawaii
Dole
Vancouver
B.C
Sorrow Island
River Inlet
Populists seek postponement in habeas corpus case
In Toroxa on February 82 the populists asked the supreme court for a delay when the case was called. The court refused a full postponement but adjourned to 2 p.m. The populists aim to delay ruling so populist bills pass before a decision is handed down.
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Toroxa
Iia Gian
City Link Death and Crime Report
Mr Peckham of 32 Draka Street returned home to find his 42 year old wife dead in a chair likely from rheumatism affecting the heart. Patrolmen faced trial on charges of drunkenness at a resort. A local thief stole 84 dollars worth of chickens from Pelien near the city. Fred Greyshing a well dressed man charged with the deed.
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Draka St
Smith
Thompson
Bolen
Thorne
Nelile Bly
North-st
Pelien
Splan
Shigert Arzearar
Fred Greyshing
Runaway Girl Laura Hollingsworth Rescued by Police
Miss Laura Hollingsworth, sought as a fugitive in three cities for two weeks, was found working as a domestic at 1101 North Mississippi Street. She told reporters she left Coates College to avoid debts and did not intend to return home. Her father, Knox county ex-treasurer, arrived to search, but she remains resistant to reunion while police and Mrs. Buchanan arrange care.
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Miss Hollingsworth
William James
N. Mississippist
Lowe
Start
Carter
Buchanan
Sun
Miss Holingsworth
Natron
Yeire Haute
Southst
Indiana Senate and House Debate War Over Power and Patronage
The Indiana legislature nears a split on executive power as the Senate backs non confirmation of Alfred Welshuns for reform school post while the House sides with patronage speaks of a conflict-filled caucus. An abolition of capital punishment gains approval and a wave of political maneuvering centers on gubernatorial appointments and the district attorney bid.
Memorial gathering honors ex President Hayes in Plymouth church
Tidiana commandery in Loyal region held a memorial meeting for the late ex President Hayes at Plymouth church on Wednesday with Dr. Haynes presenting a memorial by Col Starr of Richmond who is housebound by illness. Rev Dr Lucas read a poem by Atva Starr. Judge Martindale, Hayes friend, spoke and brief remarks followed by others.
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Loyal Region
Hayes
Plymouth Church
Haynes
Col
Starr
Richmond
Lucas
Atva
Martindale
All Night Session Bedevils House Over Car Coupler Bill
Washington February 22 The house stayed in session all night voting down adjournment motions while absentees resisted for a quorum. Car coupler bill rivals clashed with banter and arrests jokes as both sides fought to control passage. Adjournment set for 6 40 a m rules suspended Monday to vote on the bill.
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House
Wasmincror
Hlatch
Senate
Manderson
Morton
Washington
Washington Day Reflections and Leechburg Bank Heist
Citizens marked Washington's birthday with mixed views on his morality while a gunman shot Leechburg councilman William Shaffer as he confronted thieves at the bank. Shaffer died instantly. three men fled, one captured after a fall and possible lynching.
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Leechbure
Prrrsuuneé
William Shaffer
Leechburg
Pittsburg
Shafer
Harrison Reception Planned After President's Return
A committee met Tuesday night at Westmaster Thompson's rooms to arrange an informal reception for President Harrison upon his return. He arrives March 6 and a public reception will be held at the state house. There will be no parade, but citizens are urged to decorate homes and businesses.
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Westmaster Thompson
State House
Thore
Weather outlook for Indianapolis 36 hours ending Feb 23
Fair weather described for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m February 23. Advertises Flowers, Floral Emblems, Portermano Bros at 87 to 4 Mass ave and Atlas Life Insurance Co of Indianapolis with cash capital terms.
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Vicinity
Portermano Bros
Ave
Tel
Atlas Life Insurance Co. of
Ind., Ig & Cash Capitst
Eamypan
Horrible death on train as banker fails and swindling losses loom
Nilton Barker once led G Barker & Co of 52 Mark-lane facing a collapse that left hundreds of savers ruined. On a Putney railway carriage he shot himself, leaving a telegram for the receivers and a tale of forged fortunes and failed newspapers tied to the bank's ventures. Meanwhile, remarks on John F. Meredith frame a political profile, noting his legislative role, legal practice in Muncie, and family history with two Meredith branches.
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Loxpon
Nilton Barker
G. Barker & Co
Mark-lane
Putney
Barker
Funeral of ex Senator George S Spencer in Alabama
The funeral of ex Senator George S Spencer of Alabama was held on Tuesday with only his wife present among relatives. Senator McCreary of Kentucky slipped on an icy Capitol sidewalk Tuesday evening and broke an arm. A favorable senate report was issued Tuesday on Sherman’s pension bill for Rebecca H Chambers of the Ninety third Indiana Infantry. Invitations were issued by Vice President and Mrs Morton to meet Vice President elect Stevenson on Wednesday night. Mr Butler of Iowa spoke on a bill to correct the American constitutional liberty figure and moved to amend the Great Seal. A cure of Geo Turner of Galway NY for goiter was promoted by Hood’s Sarsaparilla as remarkable.
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Alabama
McCreary
Kentucky
Capitol
Senate
Sherman
Rebecca H. Chambers
Ninety-third
Indiana Infantry
Morton
Stevenson
Butler
Iowa
House
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