Testimonial Dinner Honors Two Indianapolis Officials
A Columbia Club testimonial Saturday honored John R. Pearson and Isaac Thalman for long civic service. The event showcased the club rooms, featured eight courses, and featured speeches by ex-Mayor Denny and others. Pearson served 13 years on the common council and Thalman nearly 20 years, including leading the old board of aldermen.
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Columbia Club
John R. Pearson
Isaac Tnalman
Pearson
Common Council of
Indianapolis
Gas Company
Thalman
Indianapolis Art Association
Berlin
Faust
Apartime
Assembly
Emil Rassiman
Club
W. N. Wisbard
C. E. Haugh
J. S. Oliver
W. B. Morrison
W. L. Taylor
Thalman and
Denny
Sullivan
Elliott
Supreme Court
Harry Adams
Indiapapolia
Dan Macauley
Dan
New York
Macauley
Taylorsville
Zenilemen
H—I
McMasters
Woollen
John Caven
Hilcott
Dr. Elder
Adams
Mr. Thalman
Mr. Pearson
Firemen Injured in Detroit Hardware Warehouse Fire
Four firemen were seriously and one fatally injured at a Saturday morning blaze in the four story brick warehouse of A. Munger & Co at Bates Street foot. Loss placed at 75000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Jan
8. A. Munger & Co
Batesst
Church Christmas Talks and Memorial Services Pass In Indiana
Rev H A Buchtel spoke at Centraleave M E church on Christmas. Dr Taylor at First Baptist preached on The judgment day. Mayflower Church held memorials for Carrie Bell, a missionary in India. Bishop Knickerbocker spoke at Grace Cathedral on church growth in Indiana. Gov Ira J Chase preached at Plymouth Church with a Luke gospel message, noting Stanley’s conversion and Livingstone’s influence.
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H. A. Buchtel
Centraleave M. E
Taylor
First Baptist Church
Mayflower Church
Carrie Bell
India
Knickerbocker
Grace Cathedral
Stanley
Explorer
Livingstone
Not at Present Street Car Employes Seek Free Passes
Street car employees tied to the Brotherhood held a secret Monday meeting. A driver said they likely will not strike due to unemployment in the city and argued free passes for all current riders would ease hardship while they seek concessions.
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Brotherhood
Sun
Mystery of the When Window Ended as Live Man Returns
A holiday theater window stunt revealed a real bachelor as the seated figure. Saturday night a live man activated a cigar then vanished, replaced by a dummy with cloth over the face. The curtain hid each swap before exposing the dummy’s full quarters to viewers.
Judge Buskirk Holds Court In Police Court Action
A Monday morning session in police court featured Judge Buskirk addressing a diverse docket. John Gulic argued he was merely exercising civic duty, while others faced fines for drunkenness, vandalism, and firearm possession. The record notes a works sentence for a boy, and mortgages filed on Morton place with substantial county fees.
City Life Notes From the City Council and Local affairs
Controller Womllen remains at home. Will Phippa leaves for California for three months. America Champ sues for divorce from Thomas Champ over drunkenness and cruelty. Bob Emmett seeks Marion county sheriff nomination after selling his South-side foundry stake. Tim Griffin changes the combination at City Clerk Abrams office safe. Bud Swift seeks to avoid future burglar accusations. City dispensary reports 5878 visits and 18672 prescriptions in 1491, up from 1890. Mr. Kline’s horse goes missing near Union station. police notified. State geologist Gorby leads a new company aiming to mine onyx in Missouri with Danville partners. A carload of Missouri onyx arrived for dressing. slabs up to three by six feet claimed. Office to be opened in Louisville. operations to begin with Pring opening.
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Womllen
Will Phippa
California
America Champ
Thomas Champ
Bob Emmett
Marion County
Tim Griffin
State House
Abrams
Bud Swift
City Dispensary
Kline
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Union Station
Gorby
Indianapolis
Missouri
W. R. McClelland
J. B. Homan
Dr. Barker
Danville
Louisville
Pring
Question on McCalla assignment after court martial
This dispatch from Washington notes Commander W B McCalla's return to duty from suspension and discusses a possible appointment as chief intelligence officer of the navy to fill the vacancy left by Commander Davis. It mentions opposition and support among officers and ties the issue to broader reciprocity debates with China and Japan under existing treaties and the McKinley tariff context.
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Davis
Navy
Gis
Japan
China
Wastonaton
W. B. McCalla
Secretary of the Navy
McCalla
Menzies
Gov. Hovey
Indiana
Naval Academy
Indianapolis
MecCalla
United States
Indianapolis Eyes New Baseball Circuit Next Season
Rumor runs that Indianapolis may join a reorganized baseball circuit. A Chicago meeting will decide the plan with other cities already showing enthusiasm. The old league’s players might be freed, and selection will favor capable players while discarding weaker ones. Indianapolis may be represented at the Chicago talks as details unfold.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Business Firms Forced to the Wall in Local Notices
David Newman a clothier on Washington street offers to settle creditors at forty cents on the dollar with liabilities near thirty thousand and assets around nineteen thousand. He blames removal costs for embarrassment. Jeweler Joseph Meyers on Washington Street files a chattel mortgage for creditors, with liabilities about twenty seven thousand and assets eighteen thousand. Jos W Connelly, the HE Washingtonist furniture dealer, assigned Saturday to Frank W Stainaker.
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David Newman
W. Washington St
S. Meridian St
Joseph Meyers
Washington St
Jos. W. Connelly
HE. Washingtonist
Frank W. Stalnaker
Not a Big Fire But It Resulted in the Death of Two Men
A fire at the Waverly hotel on Clarkst. killed John Meredith aged 66 and Paul Wood aged 17. Mrs. S. F. Wood was fatally injured. several others including Samuel F. Wood and J. B. Clay were injured escaping. The blaze started in the basement near the all night restaurant. Also on Jan 4 Gen M C Miegs died in Washington after 21 years as quartermaster general. famed engineer built Cabin John’s bridge and oversaw capital extension projects. He will be buried with military honors.
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John Meredith
Paul Wood
Waverly
Clarkst
S. F. Wood
Samuel F. Wood
C. Dwyer
J. BR. Clay
J. E. Smith
N. Frank
Theotel
Washington
M. C. Miegs
Famora
John’s Bridge
America
United States Pension Office
Sporting Life Features and Upcoming Events
Buffalo seeks entry to a new league while Van Herst and Dixon duel for 2500 dollars. St Louis hosts snowy horse racing as Corbett and Mitchell may unite in Long Island City. Cleve land runners eyed by capitalists. Pritchard vs Fitzsimmons unlikely in New Orleans next month. St Paul plans a club awaiting central league form. Skater Hamar sets Norway best at 2 49. McNeal bets 10000 on tug of war craze. St Louis meeting opens April 30 with 150000 purses. Baltimore pair finish 100 mile wager in 28 hours. Local baseball capitalists plan central league talks and Indianapolis placement.
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Corbett
Mitchell
Long Island City
Cleveland
Pritchard
Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
St. Paul
Hamar
Norway
H. McNeal
California
New Or
St. Louis
Baltimore Society
Philadelphia
Frank Howard
Central League
Patielk
Indianapolis
Sherman faction takes Ohio caucus nom for senate fight
In Columbus the legislature caucus nominees, all Sherman men, are elected amid a calm senate scene. Governor Campbell sends congratulations on fiscal health. Foraker faction challenges, and a third candidate rumor lingers as Sherman looks set for the GOP senate nomination. Westfield fire devastates business district. five buildings lost, damages estimated at 10,000 with 30,000 insured.
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Columbus
Ohio
Laylin
House
Sherman
Senate
Campbell
Foraker
Westfield
N. J
N. d
Weetieli Leader
Imeurance
Ferris Building
Westfield Standard
Genuine Wind and Rain Storm Hits East Coast
One of the severest rain and wind storms of the season began early Saturday morning along the Atlantic coast. By 10 a.m. telegraph and telephone wires were badly crippled, hindering communication to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago and western points. The storm continued the severe eastern gales that disrupted vessel schedules for this port.
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New York
Atlantic
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
The Breeze with Chili affair nears closure in Ena Washington
The Breeze with Chili story from Ena Washington on January 4 reports a growing belief that a formal understanding will soon be reached between Chile and the United States over the matter. Officials anticipate a final resolution after limited findings show differing views by Chilean authorities and President Harrison. The report notes expectations of an imminent settlement.
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Washington
Chili
Harrison
Grand Men and Women at Englishs and Heir at Law at Grand
Theatre gossip notes Agnes Huntington flops at Englishs due to weak support and dull dialogue. Joseph Jefferson and company stage a delightful Heir at Law at the Grand with full houses. Buzz surrounds Lizzie Evans’s upcoming visit and a romance scandal among Hair rebel cast. The piece mentions The Country Circus and The Last Paradise as season hits, plus a London debut by Gilbert and Sullivan.
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Agnes Huntington
Joseph Jefferson
Darley drawings gifted to Indianapolis Public Library
Henry D. Pierce donates a three piece set of Darley drawings illustrating Shakespeare to the Indianapolis Public Library in memory of his father Winslow S. Pierce. The works, bought in Stratford, are 40 by 25 inches and will be mounted in the new library with a commemorative tablet.
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Henry D. Pierce
Dr. Wivelow
Pierce
Shakapere
Indianapolis
Darley
Winslows. Pierce
Winslow S. Pierce
Stratford Society
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespere
Winlow
California
Stephen A. Douglas
Mr. Pierce
Erasmon Corning
Winslow
Brooklyn
Supreme Court Delays Boyd Thayer Nebraska Case Decision
Washington report says the Supreme Court has not announced a ruling in Boyd vs Thayer over Nebraska governorship. Chief Justice Fuller, indignant, vows to uncover how an erroneous public disclosure appeared claiming a Monday release. The high anticipation likely led to the withheld decision.
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Supreme Court
Boyd-Thayer
Washington
Fuller
Boyd
Thayer
Nebraska
Bakery Dynamited in St Louis. no injuries reported
Henry J. Miller's bakery on 8S Highthst was bombed Monday morning. A rear window was blown out and the wall torn. stock and building badly wrecked. Police suspect union members amid ongoing labor disputes. City attorney Bailey seeks information from the city engineer to decide on paving matters.
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St. Louis
Henry J. Miller
Miller
Bakers’ Union
Bailey
Washington-st
Warren-Scharff Company
Wm. H. English
Supreme Court Bench Convened Tuesday Subtly Tensions Rise
Meridian glass company of Anderson with capital 60000 is incorporated. Dr Metcalf of the State board of health travels to Greenfield to face trial for releasing a diphtheria caece from quarantine prematurely. Rumor spreads of Col Roberta after the capitol kiss and a runaway bride. his notoriety as an escalator grows as New Year crowds demand his presence. He wears a sling on a damaged lip after an incident at a Denison house party.
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Supreme Court
Meridian Glass Company
Anderson
Capital
Metcalf
State Board of Health
Greenfield
Col
Roberta
Capitol
Sun
Denison
Scarcity of Sparrows Across The City This Winter
An era of fewer English sparrows in streets and backyards is noted this winter. Despite mild weather and ample food, nets and traps drive declines, with thousands sold at high prices to shooting clubs. Report cites Indianapolis shooting totals and broader trappers’ impact. The piece laments the sparrow’s cleverness and urban nuisance, yet looks forward to their removal.
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Indianapolis
Frence
Not Enough Doctors to Handle the Cases Loxton Jan
The week reports 19 influenza deaths with widespread impact in Berkshire and Kent. Aylesbury workhouse inmates suffer. Reading families hit hard. doctors scarce in East Kent Canterbury. epidemic disrupts Guernsey farms. Derbyshire dairy work impeded by illness. In Chicago a mad dog rampage prompts ten policemen to fire 50 shots, injuring a boy and biting several.
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Loxton
Jan
Aylesbury
County Bucks
Reading
Berkshire
Kent
Canterbury
Guernsy
Channel Islands
Dereshire
Chicago
Fifthave
Adamest
Lake-st
Dearborn
Randolphsts
C. F. Thomas
Yenialy
Requiem Mass for Dom Pedro in Lonpor Chapel
A solemn requiem at Chapel royal St James Lonpor honors the late Dom Pedro with Brazilian diplomatic presence. US Minister Lincoln and Henry White send condolence to Countess D Eu. many diplomats and court officers attend.
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Lonpor
Chapel Royal
St. James
Dom Pedro
Legation
D’eu
United States
Robert T. Lincoln
Henry White
Diplomatic Corps
Colum bia-are grading and sewer work awarded
The Board of public works awarded contracts for grading and graveling from Seventh to Tenth streets with curb work double walks and alley improvements. Wheeler & Ingram bid 1.31 per foot for sewer laying. Roney & Dunning bid 1.85 per foot for a sewer in the first alley west of Pennsylvania street to the north of Twelfth street. Also noted are executions for electrocution sentences in New York Brooklyn murders and the death of William A. Hargadine in St Louis.
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Board of Public Works
Columbia-are
Tenth-st
Wheeler & Ingram
Pennsylvania St
Twelfth-st
Roney & Dunning
Oiling the Rollers and State Agriculture Board
The State Board of Agriculture prepares for a busy session with votes on farm site disputes and board membership. Voss farm issues spark talk of a Monon viaduct and potential redistricting that could shift Marion and Johnson counties. New secretary and two-year terms loom as delegates arrive for addresses from President Banks Gov. Chase and Mayor Sullivan.
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State Board of Agriculture
Voss
Monon Railroad
Sodge Field
Voes
Shimer
Rushville
Noblesville
Banks
Gov. Chase
Sullivan
Plumb
Purdue
Andrews
Latta
R. W. Thompson
Terre Haute
Mount
Marion County
Johnson County
D. P. Erwin
I T
United States Troops Clash With Garza's Revolutionists Near Ringgold
Reports from San Antonio dated January 4 describe another engagement between U S troops and Garza's revolutionists near Ringgold. Col Munoz was captured with papers and horses. others escaped. Capt. Bourke and Capt. Hardie pursued the bandits who employ signals and disguise to blend with ranchers. a large round-up of ranches is planned from Palato Blanco.
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United States
San Antonio
Tex
Garza
Ringgold
Col
Munoz
Mexico
John G. Bourke
Third Cavalry
Hardie
Brooks
Texas Rangers
Haynes
Carrizo
Lorenzo Garcia
Rourke
Palato Blanco
Sissie Longoria
Retinal
Rownsville
Department of Justice
Bourke
Grande City
McNeil
Fresh Foreign Facts and Notable Warnings
The Pope’s health worsens as famine deepens in Russia and Europe debates punishment methods for rioters. Belgium writer Victoria Laveleye is reported dead. Bismarck refuses to return to his old post. Siberian convicts guard the railroad. American Thomas Ryan is arrested at Queenstown for carrying a revolver. The Steinitz Techigarin New Year chess game ends with Techigarin as winner.
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Russia
Europe
Ching
Emil Louis- Victoria Laveleye
Bismarck
Kaiser Wilhelm
Siberian
Thomas Ryan
Queenstown
Steinitz
Techigarin
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John KR. Pearson
Isaac Thalman
Buskirk’s Daily Grind
Buskirk
Wright
John Gulic
Henley Serger
Peter Kelly
Elfis Bond
Banton St
Harry West
W. H. Gorman
Jack Higgins
Higgins
Gorman
John. E. Reader
Fox
Robert Hager
Thomas Long
John Ferrister
Louis Sholer
When
Chris Brink
Martindale
County Recorder
City Life
M'Calea
Gen. M.C. Meigs
Sporting Life
Buffalo
van Herst
Dixon
Joe
Dark Horse
Fforaker
Zephayrs
David Sinks
Bloomington
Ind
David Minks
Mason Daad
Rosswell B. Mason
Lizzie Evans
Jean Trevallyon
Edward P. Maryson
Hair Rebel’? Company
Gillette
Jack Hamilton
Baroom’s Circus
Chas, Frohman
Henry Arthur Jones
Sothern
London
Eden Musee
Frohman
Elmer E. Vance
Niblo’s Garden
New York City
Sol Smith Russell
Gilbert and Cillier
Geraldine “Ulmer
Shakspere
Louis Brown
Atoma
Davitt
Dustin
Michael Davitt
Wexford
Parnellites
Prince
Loxpoy
Prince Victor Ferdinand of
Carcano
Slavin Monday
Turner
Melbourne
Australia
Sportsman
California Athletic Club
Fulda
GRIPE
England
Kate Claxton
Crazy Ward
D. P. Kennedy
Central Labor Union
T. M. Gruelle
State Federation of Labor
New Painters’ Union
Mack & Pressler
Henry Baltman
W.mucke
Teckenbrook & Aute
Board of Public Safety
East Market
Earp
Chas. Mellvaine
Luca
Nicollo Trezza
Alexander Salvano
William A. Hargadine
Hargadine, McKittrick & Co
Ita
Michael Holand
Edward Harris
Tennessee-st
Harris
Holand
Habich
Morrow
CuicaGo
Chas
Oleson
Atlantic St
Elder’a
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