Great Dog At Poultry Show Wins Prize At Friday
A sprawling report covers McGinty the pug winning a prize at a dog show and names various other featured dogs and historical canine legends. The poultry section lists light Brahma and White Plymouth Rock awards with multiple recipients, noting 218 birds in the class and several exhibitors from Illinois and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinty
Tom Collins
Michael J. Ryan
Anthros
Aubry de Montadir
Dragon
Lieut. Macatre
Montadir
Macaire
Lord Byron
Newstead Abbey
Greenwood Cemetery
New York
Suimmer
Elias Fowe, Jr
Sewing Machine
Light Brahma Cooks
Klever
Bloomingburg
Major Griffin
Manzy
W. F. Wright
Fishersburg
W. Rt
Clare
Trafalara
Plymouth Rocks
Cecka
Anna Henchman
Rushville
Hens
Cockerell
Harvey Dinnis
Roanoke
J. B
Dougherty
Nineveh
Pallets
Dinnis
Forsythe
We Wall Have ice Yet Weather Notice
A cold wave from the northwest brings frigid readings. North ern Minnesota hit 3 below zero while northern Texas fell to zero. The region may see continued cold with ice likely and occasional warm spells not undoing the chill. Weather prophet suggests ongoing icy conditions this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Texas
Carnivorous horse scares pigs near Jeffersonville
James Robinson, a farmer near Jeffersonville, owns a horse that hunts pigs for meals. The animal grabs pigs by the neck and shakes them to death before devouring them, prompting the farmer to keep his swine well away from the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CiecinnaTl
The
Enqjuirer
James Robinson
Jeffersonville
Train Delay Sparks Accident Rumor at Againine
On January 17 officials did not confirm an accident after the L and N mail train due at 8 AM failed to arrive by 1 PM. Officers said delays were caused by a washout but offered no details, fueling street rumors of an incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omermatt
One Hilted, Others Hart Freight Wreck Kills Man
Mansfield Missouri dispatch reports a freight wreck on the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis line Thursday evening. One man was killed instantly and two others fatally hurt. The blast of news includes brief notes on influenza deaths in San Francisco and Portugal’s new political note, with local business on Martinsville mineral water delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Mansfield, Mo
K.C. Ft
Politics In It Organizes Board Of Improvements
The Great Board of Improvements under Councilman Woollen plans to amend its charter Monday night to ensure minority representation on a four member board. The current board, Hicklin Olsen and Murphy all Democrats, was elected last Friday amid Republican protests with only ex-officio Street Commissioner DeRuiter as minority presence. The move aims to avoid ties and keep Murphy aligned, while the board remains unable to organize legally and payrolls for the street commissioner may go unpaid until a lawful Democratic board is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollen
Board of Public Improvements
Hicklin
Olsen
Murphy
Republcan
DeRuiter
Journal
BUN
Ward
Lepal Simon-Pure Democratic
Big Death Toll Signals Worsening Influenza Week
The health office reports higher weekly fatalities with 45 deaths, including John Bushnell who died Thursday from influenza. The Bloomington area notes a surge as la grippe claims more lives than months past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Office
John Bushnell
Judge Howe grants divorce to Carrie H. James
Judge Howe on Thursday granted Carrie H. James a divorce from William H. Janes and awarded a small alimony on abandonment grounds. The case, reported in Tue Sun, followed a marriage where James, aged five, married the 17 year old girl to avoid paternity actions, then deserted her, with allegations of criminal intimacy with three other girls of her age. the child by James had not yet been born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Suit ended as attorney withdraws and jury rules for defendant
In a case by W. J. Kane against Miles G. Hornaday for 5000 damages for false imprisonment tried before Acting Judge Carter, counsel Martzand Bloomer withdrew from the defense after revealing a poor reputation for the plaintiff, leading the jury to find for the defendant. Also, Senator Ashburp of Clermont county died, making the third Democratic legislator to die in a week, leaving the Senate tied and impeding partisan action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kane
Miles G. Hornaday
Carter
Martzand Bloomer
Colunsus, O
Ashburp
Clermont County
Senate
Fire Damages Wholesale Boat and Price House in Boston
A major blaze struck the wholesale boat and price house of Ciaffin, Coburn & Co in Boston Friday causing about 200000 dollars in damage. The fire, described as dangerous, prompted swift emergency response and investigations into its origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ciaffin, Coburn & Co
Social notes and political debate in Washington Wales
Mrs Dan Ranadell is in the social swim with settled rounds. Mrs Halford sails south for health. Tariff hearings end. Morse seeks repeal of interstate commerce law. Philadelphia reformers ask veto of Paddock railway mail bill. Secretary Blaine’s illness alarms friends as the town praises a dead young statesman. Senate debate on sending the colored race to Africa yields no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ranadell
Blaine
Walker
U. S. Senate
Butler
Africa
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Oar
Blair
Danbury Hat Company Textile Trade Note Extract
A fragment from Danbury Hat Company lists item codes and prices including 106 and 2c wet ply Muén rats 10c four ply linen 3 with reference to W. Washstie street. The readable portion hints at fabric and material terminology used in hatmaking trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury Hat Company
W. Washstie
Community Classified Ad Offer Promises Free Intro
A brief classified note invites readers to publish up to ten words for free for three days. It hints at help wanted, room rentals, or job postings and suggests Tax Son will handle the free space for new users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Son
Emrich quiet as Williams resignation bid withdrawn
The Farn county asylum superintendent Otto Williams presented a report to county commissioners detailing farm receipts of 525.13 since June 1889 and stating expenses are on file. Emrich withdrew resolutions seeking Williams’ resignation and agreed to further scrutiny of affairs, with commissioners to buy supplies in rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
County Asylum
Emrich
Loyaity
Reveal
Emerick
Otto Williams
Eloped With A Child In West Virginia Case
Agron Jan 17. Philip Riley eloped with a 13 year old school girl named Jen nis Hart and was arrested. He faced a preliminary hearing for rape after the girl testified to shocking details. The court discharged him for lack of jurisdiction. he fled as a mob pursued him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agron
Philip Riley
Jennis Hart
Aga
West Virginia
Riley
Hart
Strike Imminent in Cincinnati Amid Union Talks
Cincinnati January 16 reports hint at potential strike on the Cincinnati Southern as conductors engineers and firemen may unite. Chief Howard of the conductors union arrives with Chief Arthur expected. tensions rise as incidents include a safe robbery at Helfar Co. and a second bungled safe at J M Balfour’s. Local forecasts note warmer weather and fair skies. A dividend of 11 4 per cent is claimed by C H and D directors though questioned as earned. London judge Parkes convicted of libel over Cleveland scandals with two-year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Southern
Aupt
Carrell
Howard
Conductors’ Brotherhood
Arthur
Fis
West Virginia Legislature Favors Fleming for Governor
In a joint session on Thursday morning the majority report lists Fleming Democrat with 287 votes for governor, while the minority report shows Goff Republican with 137 votes. The result reflects a split in the legislature’s choice for the state's chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Fleming
Goff
World News Snippets and Local Incidents
Whispers from the wire report varied items from Europe and America. Notes mention Emperor Billy learning fencing, famine in Soudan harming natives, Philadelphia plans an elevated railway, and King Alfonso’s safety. A robbery in Minneapolis to Elizabeth NJ case spanned $2000 in seal sacs. Catholics oppose a Jewish synagogue in Rome. Emperors Joseph and William receive cigars. Italian Pinkerton clashes in Walston, Pa. Authorities promise new trials and political chatter continues.
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Billy
Soudan
Philadelphia
King Alfonso
Portuugal
E. Vlaen
Minneapolis
Geo. Welman
Pet Lawn Dixon
Elizabeth
N. J
Rome
Col
Grant
Emperor Joseph
South Carolina
Supreme Heart
Father Boyle
Walston
Emperor William
King Humbert
City Life Notes Mix Crime Trials and Local News
Gabriel Jones receives commission as ganger in the revenue service. Bether Shields seeks 38000 damages for injuries from a C. C. & St. J. train. Obituaries follow for Joseph W. McLean and T. J. Bobner. Fire damage at A R Hoffman’s grocery. William Fleming’s funeral held in Ft Wayne. Judge Irvin hands down 11 year sentences in two cases. Various indictments, adoptions, and society events reported with names of clubs, firms, and local officials.
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Gabriel Jones
Ganger
The
Revenue Service
Bether Shields
A, C
Joseph W. McLean
T. J. Bobner
Charles Baden
Tribune
A. R. Hoffman
Christian Ave
Acr
Abraham Lodge
B’nai B'rith
Mannerthor Hall
Philpot
Turdar
Arnold
McKay
Martin van Buren
Alice Krugh
Decatur
Til
Franklin Fire Inueuranse Corpany
Evansville
Franklin Torea
Kitchener
FR. W. Sallwasser
LaPorte
Sullivan
Thalmann
John C. Shoemaser
Frank ©. Bamitton
Bowlua
Sterman
Charley Kimble
Reform School
Irvin
Charley
Sullivan Thureday
Joe Bachtel
Curly Williams
Denny
Blarche Phillips
Charley Bush
Irvin Friday
Morris Brosky
Shaffer
Brightwood
Union Depot
S. Meridian St
Althiil
Mary J. Loy
Amos D. Loy
William Moore
Loy
Moore
Whiliam Carey
Thomas Welch
Alexander Smith
Stonecutters’ Union
United Sation
W. F. Nichols
B. N. Beals
D. F. Kennedy
Jungclaus & Schumacher
Travis
George Reiffel
Tha
Frank Mansfield
Reiffel
George Reisner
W. D. Eagie
Mansfield
Labor intrigue colors police clerk selection in city
A tangled account alleges Mayor Sullivan pressed for a party loyalist as clerk of the police court while Commissioner Henderson and Prosecutor Mitchell leaned toward a Democrat. The plot reportedly involved Central Labor Union leader Tom Gruelle and printer E. T. Oburn, with pushback from Commissioner New and Elam. The minutes may reveal who was duped and what the motives were, touching organized labor’s role in city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henderson
Thomas Sullivan
Sullivan
Sergi
McKinney
Henderson
Mitchell
Tom Stout
Thomas Rrualie
Central Labor Union
Gruelle
Organized Labor
Burn
Q Oburn
Jim
Oburn
Stout
Clerk
Travis
Sea
Hoosier Pride Shifts In Indiana Horse Breeders Meeting
Indiana trotting and pacing horse breeders gathered in the state house on Thursday for an annual address by Dr. Charles E. Wright. He extolled Indiana cattle and horse breeding, claimed 2,000,000 acres of grass and 600,000 horses, and contrasted Hoosier progress with Kentucky while noting a change in perception since Teddy’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Argo
State House
Charles E. Wright
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Teddy
Eli
Hessman
England
America
Monkeyed With a Wire Kills Man in Hartford Jan 16
Hartford officials report a man known for touching live electric wires to seek small shocks died Thursday after an accidental contact. A specialist noted the habit and warned of the danger, urging caution around exposed electrical lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
J—Oecer Williams
Thursay
Walker Blaine's Funeral Service Arranged
Walker Blaine will be buried at Oakhill cemetery after a funeral at the Covenant Church next Saturday at 11 a.m. Washington observers note the service as a formal public departure for the late figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Blaine
Washington
Jan
Church of the Covenant
Oakhill Cemetery
Four Men Killed in Explosion Near Johnson City Camp
A blast at a camp near Johnson City on the Atlantic & Ohio railroad killed four men and badly wounded several others. William Davis of Knoxville is among the dead. The report comes from Washville, Tenn, dated January 36.
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Washville, Tern
Splj
Johnson City
Atlantic & Ohio
Wm. Davis
Knoxville
Cleveland circuit signs and league talks ripple through baseball
Duffee signed a contract with Cleveland league club while M. J. Cory of Des Annes joins Cleveland. Carrol binds Brotherhood terms to gate receipts after costs. Cleveland negotiates a fielder and pitcher as plans unfold. Brotherhood to renew old contracts. Tim Reese notes protections lapse before the guarantee fund. Also, Harry Smith plans a state league expansion and Munson resigns from St Louis Browns amid Brotherhood tension. Judge Howland critiques the reserve rule and Ward’s case dominates the New York court scene.
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Joan
Cleveland
von der Ahe
Duffee
M. J. Cory
Des Annes
Carrol
Brotherhood
Tim Reese
Quaeantiee Fund
Harry Smith
Anderson
Muncie
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Elkhart
South Bend
Logansport
LaPorte
Munson
St. Louies Browns
Comiskey
Chicago Players’ Club
John Ward
Supreme Court
New York
Howland
Ward
Johnnie
Kelly
Choate
Claure
Hines Comes In Against Brotherhood In Baseball Talk
Cincinnati dispatch reports President Young preparing for the adjourned league meeting in New York on January 28 to settle contracts and the 600 applications from young players. Paul Hines may return to Indianapolis, rejecting fake loyalty for money, as league hopes rise and Giants rejoin under James Mattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
the Enquirer
Washington
Presiant Young
New York
Brotherhood
Young
John M. Ward
Arbitration Committee
Phelps
American Association
League
Sho
Jiag
Welch
Murphy
Paul Hines
Seaecon
Hines
Brust
Giants
James Matrie
Danger at Evansville as river rises to danger line
Evansville Indiana reports the river above the danger line and rising rapidly the highest since 1884. Ca l houn Kentucky notes Green River out of banks rising fast with hundreds taking shelter in churches and schools amid growing apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
CaLhoun, Ky
Green River
Avenged a Fatally Injured Woman in Illinois
Shelbyville Illinois January 17 a young woman Lacey Stepp fatally injured Mrs Thomas north of Camden with a table knife after remarks about her. Also reports from San Francisco about Hirsch editor of Evening Post striking Williams over a sensational article about May Yost. Julius Barnes pioneer merchantLiabilities $50 000 assets $53 000. Weather in Huron 28 below zero. News on Indianap— cabinet company meeting Friday night. Barber shops resigning to avoid shaving Afro-American congress delegate. Mahone not indicted for shooting H P Harrison. Harvard’s Pickerings refute Vienna star claim. Advertisement for children’s shoes at Rackos Shoe Co. 15 W Wash St.
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Taltea
Shelbyville
Ill
Spi
Lacey Stepp
Camden
Thomas
San Francisco
Fom. Williams
Iarion Island
Hirsch
The
Evening Post
May Yost
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Martinsville
Chas. J. Kuhn
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Organization of the Great Board of Improvements
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Wales
the Farn
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Washington St
Justice
London
Spas Parkes
North London Review
Peer Euston
City Life
Wade
Dalla
Paris
Talmage
Granp
Shenandoah
English
Parx
Tomlinaon Hall
Atlanta
Virginia-Ave
Wills
Henshaw
Minnie Dupree
Miss Dupree
Minnie
Emily Rigg
Mr. Barnes
State” Company
Martin
Chicago
Lafayette
Emily Rigl
Paulus
Mase Monkey
Sturac
Brisa
Ansignie
LaPet Ingvar
Julius Barnes
Origiaily
Huron, & D
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Kicken
CuicaGo
Palmar House
Afro-American Congress
Mahone
Petersburg
H. P. Harrison
Virginia
Perof. Pickering
Harvard University
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