Indiana Commercial Travellers Meet at Masonic Hall Convention
The Indiana commercial travellers association held its 14th annual convention at Masonic hall. Mayor Denny delivered a welcome, August Brentano spoke, and President Cooper gave a brisk address with $47,800 paid to widows and orphans from 31 deaths. Officers and directors were elected, with strong turnout from Indianapolis, Evansville, Terre Haute and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Commercial Travellers’ Association
Masonic Hall
Cooper
Ford
Denny
Jacob
Laban
Indiana
August Brentano
Evansville
Northwestern Association
Cyrus Brown
Chas
P. Thurston
John D. Miller
L. Berry
T. Rhodes
W. T. Wilson
Geo. T. Comey
Robi. M. Herndon
Chas. Dpd
Griffth
Brentano
T. B. Glazebrook
Terre Haute
Order of Business
W. J. Brown
Indianapolis
Bruce Carr
J. G. Norris
J. C. Kennedy
Terra Haute
G. Harrison
Lafayette
Ban. M. Kaufman
Fort Wayne
F. E. Nash
Richmond
W. J. Robie
Vincennes
Wedding day buzz and street talk at the whitewash beat
The piece portrays Brer Johnston signing a contract for a whitewash job after recounting a fort Harrison battle memory. A mercurial crowd grills a man with an alias while a colored spectator displays beads and a brass pin. Johnston’s tall tale and luck ride on a chaotic street-hall mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brver Johnston
Witte
Halto Tfridar
Hawkshaw
Jimmy
Synavia
Arthah
Estridira
Watkins
Estridze
Kentucky
Beer Johnston
Fort Harrison
Harrison
Walt
Washington
White House
Alexandry Jess
Lincoln
Brer Johnston
Hialto
Johnson
Johnston
Religious Services Highlights Across Louisville Churches
Rev J A Broadus leads morning and evening prayers at Central Christian church with Dr Lucas discussing A Genuine Reviver and Can a Sinner Become a Christian. Rev F C Evans preaches both services at Mayflower church on Receptivity for Divine Manifestations. Rev J J Ford Hey and H A Cleveland address Murphy Club on keeping records and Say No. Various pastors present sermons and talks at Murphy Club Roberts Davis church E Keen, Seventh Presbyterian church, and Seventh-day Adventist church detailing New Year sermons Leaves of the Old Year and worship themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Broadus
Louisville
DR. Lucas
Central Christian Church
F.C. Evans
Mayflower Church
Central Ave
J. J. Ford Hey. H. A. Cleveland
Murphy Club
Deridian St. M. E
Roberts Davi Church
S. A. Keen
K. Y. Hunter
Seventh Presbyterian Church
J. H. Ford
Home-ave
Chrisast
Rev. R. &. Clark
Second Christian Church
W. C. Wiles
Seventh-day Adventist Charch
Rumors of New Combinations Stir New York Markets
New York on January fifth reports rumors of a hotel mutual association a silk syndicate and a vast railroads voting trust. The plan envisions consolidated voting power by bona fide stockholders to reform management across western railroads. New sideboards at William L Elders.
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New York
Hotel Mutual Association
England
West
Locomotive Explosion Near Colemeus Injures Crew
A Big Four locomotive blew up near Colemeus Indiana at dawn Saturday. Fireman Foster was scalded and injured, likely fatally, while brakeman Archie Block suffered a broken arm and severe scalds. Engineer Chas Doyd could not reach the lever in time. the train rolled a mile before brakes were applied. Passengers were moved to a M and L train and escaped harm.
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CoLemeus
Ind
Ingine
Cincinnati
Big Four
Foster
Archie Block
Chas. Doyd
Coroner to probe Elliott death after Sun report
Coroner Warner will investigate the death of Myron Elliott prompted by Friday Sun publication. The case triggers mandatory reporting by physicians and legal duty to investigate. The article notes earlier missile incidents by boys causing injury, including Florence Way's fatal brain injury from an ice ball, with prosecutions of several youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coverery Wagner
Lnquire
Maron
Supi
Travis
Politically Curious Visitors and Local Crime Report
The text reports on political intrigue around Gen Harrison with mentions of Walker Blaine and reporters evading hotels, plus a theft spree at Clermont where John T. Jones' store was robbed of about 590 dollars in goods via a hand-car. It covers trials and local notices including a two year sentence for Fitzgerald, new juries drawn, a benefit concert, acquittal of Farry Clark, counterfeit arrests on W Washington street, a petit larceny case, and a real estate attachment involving Edward Morrell, Martin O Day, and Charles Petenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianaapolis
Hrralars
John T. Jones
Clermont
Jones
Tomlinson Hall
Denny
Murphy
Byram
Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion Church
Lizzie Pugh Dugan
E West
Alford
Farry Clark
Edward Morrell
Martin O'Day
W. Washington St
Barney Kunkle
van Buren
Frederick Patterson
Wm. S. Ripley
Johann Heinrich Hlbrecht
August Elbrecht
Hadley
Schlegel
Outrage over city dispensary treatment of injured man
Sam D. Breedlove of the Empire block near Massachusetts avenue and Alabama street accuses Dr. Woodburn of denying medicines and a prescription after his wife fell ill. Breedlove, injured in a gas area accident, says Dr. Combs previously treated him but Woodburn refused to furnish medicines, prompting a dispute over dispensary practices and staff conduct. A Sun reporter quotes both sides as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ysle City
Frank C. Woodburn
Tuk Sun
Sam DP. Breedlove
Empire Block
Massachusetts-ave
Alabama St
Tir
Comba
Creedlove
Visitors to Presidentville discuss Dakota statehood and cabinet picks
Medill of the Chicago Tribune meets Gen Harrison at the Denison house luncheon. Col John Foster arrives seeking more diplomatic work while Aliison W Allen of Fargo pressures for Dakota admission. Allen backs quick statehood, proposing Nervi and Snath Dakota names and July constitutions for immediate proclamations and August admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Gen. Harrison
Harrison
Gresham and Son
Medill
Denison
Evarts
John W. Foster
Mexico
Spain
Russia
Levi Morton
Alarrison W. Allen
Fargo
Dakota
Pennsylvania
Springer
Senate
North Dakota
Winosa
Nervi
Snath Dakota
Hopkins Pardons Prompt Home Return Sparks Public Probe
The dispatch notes Hopkins pardon reaching Columbus then home, with Utah petition signatures totaling about 60,000 opposing Mormon statehood. It reports legal actions in Cincinnati, a $15,000 liability and $36,000 assets with the Nephews of Samuel J. Tiden. Philadelphia audience record, and a movement to investigate stalled pardons while a Northern Pacific timber land suit unfolds in St Paul. It also mentions a Cincinnati scandal over an Albert Netter and Ives wrecking plan with $35,000 payoff in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Columbus
Brunswick Stone
Meuible
Covington
Utah
American Iron Wheeler
Cincinnati
Samuel J. Tiden Finncely
New York
Dull Marlowe
Philadelphia
U.S
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Albert Netter
Ives
Read
Netter
Washington Officials Slump After Election Turmoil
Report from Washington notes widespread idleness across departments following the election. Treasury clerks read novels, postal carriers act recklessly, and several robberies occur as money packages go missing. Pension and patent offices idle, few resignations, only navy personnel remain active while Whitney is praised as the cabinet’s most capable man.
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Washington
Den
Treasury
Navy Department
Whitney
Thieves Burn House and Murder Woman in Georgia Outrage
Chattahooga reports a break in at Beverly Jones’s home near Bageotsville. Thieves fired the house, absconded with between 3000 and 4000 dollars, and murdered Mrs Henry to cover their escape. Also notes various theatre acts and performances upcoming in the city, with mentions of Morrison, Rosa Bel Morrison, Caprice, In Spite of All, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towis Morrison
Salvini
M. R. Leavitt
Kentz-Santley Barleague and Comedy Company
Gray& Stephens
Park Theater
Mr. Sterbens
Lizzie Sturgeon
Idea Musee
Tucassie
Madagascar
Mile
Claire
Moss Haired
Maavionettes
The Powers Hobbery Case Stalls With Hoax Theory
Friday yielded no new progress in the Powers robbery case as Supt. Travis declined to deploy detectives, suggesting the incident may be a hoax. Investigators search for motive amid limited leads while theories persist, with rainy, slightly cooler conditions reported in the east.
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Powers
Travis
Hurty's Honor Hurts Kilkenny Meeting Drama
The second meeting of the new health board led by Tar. O. B. Pettijobu produced a partisan struggle over minutes and the secretary's job. Drs. Baro Hurty and Earp clashed with ex-officio member Ruckle, ending in a tied ballot and a temporary rule to keep the current sanitary force. Earp and Buckle stormed out as Harry Hurty was declared acting secretary.
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New Heath Board
Tar. O. B. Pettijobu
Drs. Baro
Hurty
Ruckle
Drs. Hurty
Pettijohn
Dr. Earp
Do. Ruckle
Farp
Pettisonn
Earp
Buckle
Foote
Sappoint
Hudy
Pattijoba
Ekarp
Karp
Kurty
V” Wise
Harry
Tpobl
Jr | Pettijohbn
Sun
Boards of Health
Water Wers
Varnell
Harp
Dry
Poettijviin
Col. Ruckle
Bruckle
Pettijohna
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the Drummers Day
Henry
Janeo
W. Lefler
Joseph H. Stubbs
Fred. Smith
Jus
R. Ross
J. . Earnhardt
Dewitt Griffith
Perry arcPherson
Pickering
D. P. Clink
Travellers’ Protective Association
Finnimore
Messrs
Liffler
Ross
Bernhardt
Griffith
Association
Norris
Vandalia
Lake Erie & Western
Sea
McCormick
C. Webster
Geo. Golgh
Woobster
John Reagan
Louis Geebel
W. I. Hentz
Indianapolis Association
Daughteips
Wm. L. Elders
Will
Fas Waller
Hamne Blaine
Morrison
Fie Wideawake
Walker Blaine
Jutze Irwin
John H. Fitzgerald
Leon Reed
City Live
Dan
Times
London
J.C. Kregg
Riverside Ave
Haughville
E. Walnut St
City Hospital
Presidentville
EAS Officials
Aquiluds
Seluisi SS
Elijah Cowes Zack
Elijah W. Halford
New York Hat Co
Kilkenny
Taggart
Genining Hall
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