Indiana in Brief: Fires, Fines, and Fraud in Indiana
Corydon reports a neighbor incident where a mother locked her three children inside, a fire rescue saved two while the youngest perished. Greencastle notes a scarlet fever scare in the university women’s hall with quarantines and possible school closures. Evansville seethes with counterfeit money. coal thieves feared near Oakland City. river bandits threaten Vincennes. Maude Elliott, 12, missing from Brazil. Anderson gas explosions alarm towns. a new glass factory near Fort Wayne to employ 400. Multiple localities report fires, lawsuits, injuries, and political moves as Indiana towns bustle with daily incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Join Hogan
Scott Township
Greencastle
Evansville
Oakland City
Vincennes
Maude Elliott
Brazil
Laporte
Manio Anderson
Crawfordsville
Gresnaburg
Scottshurz
Big Four
Jamestown
Lorimer
Anderson
Mitchell
Upward
Fort Wayne
Napoleon B. Fillette
Scottsburg
Virgil Beck
Verre Haute
Abbatt
Samuel Smith
Costello
Woods
George Irwin
Marion
Sullivan
Geo. W. Newtz
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company
Terre Haute
James Chadws
Ianner Downs
John Swearinger
Montpelier
Nancy Sherman
Island City Coal Company
Spencer
Crawfordavilla
Coulter
Bloomington
Lake Forest University
Chicago
William Warriner
Muncie
Thomas Hammond
Delphi
J.W. Holmes
Seymour
Jackson County
South Bend
New Albany
Fire Damages Tailor Shop and Local Incidents
Fire caused forty to fifty dollars in damage to T A Kregeries tailor shop, while a still alarm prompted a call to George Weitz’s Jefferson avenue home. Amos Dean reports a $5 robbery by two white men. A divorce petition seeks termination of marriage to Jon Dark. County commissioners view Hayst street bridge site as encampment approaches. Police arrest several suspects in recent robberies as Rice case proceedings loom. An encyclopedia of local events notes M C A anniversary services and theater reviews for Josephine empress drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Kregeries
N. Illinois Sr
Amos Dean
George Weitz
Jeffersonave
Jon Dark
William
Hayst
Detroit
A. Tl
William Warriner
Anderson
Indianapolis
Els
Belt Railway
Luenze
Moody
U. S. A W. Railroad
PLC
Baytor
Tenneacge
Terre Haute
Ed Sands
Jobo Holaon
James Haywood
Isaac Harris
Mike Kline
Kean
W. Washington St
Woodburn
South Carolina
Buchanan
Lincoln
Yale Declines Invite to World’s Fair Regatta
Yale rejects invitation from world’s fair managers to send a crew for the national regatta. At Simcoe Ontario sale of Boyd’s trotting stock Kathole sold for 2000 to C Boyle New York. Bates house billiards see Dean 150 Evans 135. Louisville may leave the national baseball association with Indianapolis rumored to buy the franchise. Western Southern circuit dates shuffled aiding Indiana state fair with best horses. Chicago dates end Sept 16 state fair Sept 18 28. Ottawa officials press for easier US bicyclist access to Canada.
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Yale
Boyd
Simcoe
Ont
Kathole
C. Boyle
New York
Bates House
Dean
Evans
Louisville
National Baseball Association
Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Controller of Customs
Ottawa
United States
Canada
Contortionist Eva Claxton Captivates Stage Cirque Audiences
Eva Claxton, 17, famed contortionist from England, performs with the Howard specialty company at the Park. She describes lifelong training under her father’s guidance, bending techniques from sunrise to bedtime, and her jaw balancing act that awe-struck crowds as she travels with her parents’ tent circus background. The piece highlights her exceptional flexibility, disciplined routine, and stage prowess amid rising female contortion acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stile
Venata
Mlle. Bertoldi
Metropolis
Howard Specialty Company
Park
Eva Claxton
England
Miss Claxton
Suny
Paine's Celery Compound Credited By Worcester Man
Worcester resident William H Robinson testifies after 35 years of rheumatism that Paine's Celery Compound restored his health. He recalls a long treatment history, a New York doctor, and declares the remedy brought deep sleep, warm blood, and renewed vigor. He lists numerous local and distant supporters vouching for his recovery.
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the Sun
Wilkans HW
Robinson
Worcester
Bat
Ravingon
George W. Harlow
Charles E. Pever
W. H. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
New York
Paine
Worcaster
Indianapolis Union Stock Yards Friday Markets 1895
Cattle receipts 600 Friday with shipments 800. Market generally active, cattle sold steady. good clearance. Extra choice shipping and export steers 1450 to 1500. medium to good 1260 to 1400. common 900 to 1100. veal calves 100 to 300 lbs. Hogs receipts 8,600. market firmer early by 6c, closing higher 6c. heavy and light shipping and preck details listed. Sheep and lamb market slow with easier trading and price quotes. City grain and futures reports included.
Star Shirt Fair Weather Sale Stirs Shopper Hype
A brisk fair day brings shoppers to a fashion stall selling star themed shirts. Despite slight soil on some waists, most garments are in pristine condition and attract curious buyers and collectors.
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DePauw
Vareity
LIVE
Washington N Topics
Congress
Washington
Harrison
Lamar
House
Fitch
SUN Office
Acme
City Lipe
Amusemints
Pang — Tuxado
Isis
Rhea
Josephine
Atheniveni Company
Empine
Two Sisters
Albert Ireland
Witch
Haeligh
Jile
Napoleon
Mile
Hart
France
Richard Mansfield
DD Tabar
Ag “Tallerand
Peratures OF Sporting Lil
Faw
Lena Dare
Mme
Lola
Frederickstown
New Brunswick
Hood
Pertermann Bros
Thos. A. Winterrowd
Lombard Building
Ind
Wim. L. Elder
Allan Life Insurance Co
Brackmeier’s
Toro
Rey
Pck
William H Robinson
Pricas Wera
Ana Mae
Priday
Timothy
Trairie
Ps Sealers Apa
Telegraph
C. H. Stone & Co
Pia
Gilbert & Co
D. H. Baldwin
North Pennsylva
Ciageiry
Chance-Matthews Printing Co
J. Wesley Bennett
Stile-T
Acc
Dental Hotel
Fr Sun
Ohio
Ee Weare Ott
York
Sun
Ofc
Ig E
Ohio St
Ant Aes Son
Office
Words Free
Ansone
RP Sum
Ohto-st
Ohio-st
Ohio-st. Py
Aesas
Ohio At
Ofice
Tex Suis
Lando
Eune
Mage
Waterbury
Dagas
State House
Danbury Hat CO
Flanner & Buchanan
North Illinois
Georgia
Tae Son
Garner
Phelps Bros
E. Washington
Kew
Pennsylvania
East
C.W. Wilson
OPERA
Washington St
George
Albert Hitzelberger
Infallible Hernia Cure Co
T. M. Culver
M. D
Union Depot
Cirears
Busi
Gens
Len
Wade
Ace
Tar Sun Office
Ohio Strat
Rockers
Mnalf Price
Messenger
Ke Kregelo
Whitsett Bral Dirhotore
Rentow’s
China Store
Virginia Avenue
Rae
Dewise
Bante
Cuitar
Lanham
Noblesville
Fic
Ets
Dewald & Gall
Mass.ave
E. Ohiost
Snoffish
Bryce
Charles Mayer & CO
West Washington Street
Parrott & Taggart
Capitol Steam Dye Works
North
Mississippi Street
Alibert Gall
West Washington
S. C. Johnson
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